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"and I looked, and behold, a pale Horse, and the one sitting on it was Death;
And Hades followed with him"
(Revelation Of St. John the Divine 6:8).
In Corona, Sunshine Kingdom
Gobu – Why didn't you come back and why do you have antlers out of your head?? Can humans do that too?!
Tarzan – It's a long story.
Terk – Well, make it short, T .
Tarzan – Alright, we three gone to Arendelle. It got invaded, we had to go to one forbidden forest... it got raided. Then we appeared here, very far... and now I don't know what happemd next. Not sure if we'll go back home unscathed.
Gobu – I see... but why do you have?-
Tarzan – That's another story you may hardly believe...
The previous night was calm but unsettling.
Perhaps it would've turned out the same way without what happened next...
Regardless what happened next was a swamp of destruction across the castle AND then it spilled over outside.
Tarzan did everything he could to avoid being cut in half by the Wolf man who didn't appear to be trying at all.
"What is it? Where is all that energy of the jungle you are so famous for?"
The wolf then swung for the head before Tarzan caught his hands with his own before Wolf jumped them out of the balcony into the streets below.
Tarzan felt cold, it was freezing.
He tried to find anything to cover with.
Luckily there was a cloak on nearby тележка.
He then found a little girl sitting there under the snow in the corner...
Despite his mind suggesting leaving, he decided to get her out...
He can't leave her there. If he couldn't take the cold, what chance does a little child have?
"You found her too late... she is already gone."
He sees Wolf staring him down, not attacking yet.
Tarzan – No... no! She'll live if I'll get her inside.
" There is nothing you or anyone can do now... She left early like many unfortunate souls...Don't make it harder, your majesty"
However, something in him says that Wolf is right...
He couldn't feel life essence in her...
And she was very pale...
He couldn't hear her heartbeat...
"No... what have you done?!"
The people were coming to see what caused all the noise ...
"Let's take this somewhere else"
Wolf then used his sickle to throw Tarzan upward before wolf placed the girl back on the floor.
Wolf – Areviderchi seniorita.
The folks who gathered only found cracks on the road... a corpse of yet another child...
And many saw where that murderer came from...
And that bred incredible anger on the streets later that same night...
That mattered little to the two warriors who are now battling on the roofs.
The hunt is still on.
Tarzan – Did you do it? WHY?!
Wolf – Ah of course! Everyone is asking the same. Why? You know the answer.
Tarzan narrowly avoided his hammer landing on him.
Wolf – She was just one of countless valuable lives that I had to witness AND still am witnessing leaving this world even right now as we speak.
Tarzan struggled still to believe who he was chased by.
He's used to the idea of hunt by other animals and humans and even natural elements...
This one was none of that.
"Life is very precious yet short. I don't like when it's made even shorter"
The chase stretched all over the kingdom, chaos reigns supreme...
Tarzan didn't have the time to pay attention as their scuffle now transported to the bridge outside...
They took a pause for a moment on that bridge.
Tarzan felt something heavy in his body, with cracks again showing under him.
Wolf – Mmh you aren't bad, not as good as Puss but you are not bad.
Tarzan then plunged his hands into rocky ground ...
Wolf – However, know this... back then, had Sabor been a bit younger... you may not have survived...
Tarzan throws boulders and pieces of stone at Wolf who cut them in half before lunging at Tarzan.
Plunging them both off the rocky bridge and into the shores below just passed the village gate.
Wolf aims for the head once again failing to reach the neck due to Tarzan's increased strength.
He managed to push wolf away.
Wolf jumped right up and up on him but Tarzan manages to dodge in time before he grabs Wolf and shoves him into the big rock nearby causing it to collapse.
Tarzan tries to take a deep breath before coughing hard, reminding him of the weather around him.
His clothes were torn and cold is coming back.
This is bad. And he was far now from Corona…
Wolf – Mmm not bad mi querido rey…
Tarzan suddenly found himself thrown up in the sky by Wolf's sickle.
Tarzan was shocked by the throw. He could see the cavern, the dam, the sea close by…
Strangely his enhanced sight now allowed to see something at the shore there…
There was a ship… carrying imprisoned people and animals.
Wolf - Looking the wrong way!
Tarzan sensed the coming hammer and dodged it but then a sickle made a slice on his chest, making him clench his teeth in pain.
That was where Sabor once scarred him, this was reopening the old wounds.
Wolf – Just the spot! Now…
Wolf then decided to put him to the test by keeping Tarzan in a hold.
Wolf – Let us see just how fatality proof you are!
He could feel the wind as they were flying downwards.
The ground was getting closer and closer as flashes of his life flooded his mind.
From thunder of lightning amid raging sea, to the icy touch of the Isle… From Kerchak Kala to Jane Professor to Anna Iduna…
He can't go…
Not now…. Not yet…
Not like this…
NOT TODAY.
And something was felt through his bones and flesh as they finally have collided with the hard soil.
A massive explosion has occurred, creating a large hole in the ground.
One of them was sent flying out of there.
Wolf flied through some trees before dropping on the ground.
Wolf – Aaah there you go.
Then something resembling a deer emerged from the crash site before charging towards the Wolf.
Wrecking havoc throughout the woods, neatly killing two bystanders in the process. The two women managed to get out of the way before advancing in opposite direction.
Wolf then grabbed his antlers before he shoved Deer creature into mud.
But it quickly stood back up, looking at wolf fiercely as plants around him were starting to move as if they were ready to attack.
Wolf however noticed something else, he knew the form Tarzan just took. Hadn't seen it in a long time.
Wolf – Ah I remember you.
The line was familiar to Tarzan as Clayton flashes to him provoking an angry reaction which led to a series of powerful a leg kicks in a split second.
Wolf blocked with his weapons.
Wolf – Wolf – You know I had many forms over the millennium from pig Pua to this El Lobo. You seemingly too. Your current appearance … I know it well. It belonged to the very 1st Great Prince of the Forest, The Elk…
Wolf seen the elk and the Spring Sprite long ago, and even now Life and he overlook the lives of his offspring like Bambi…
Wolf - Never thought I'd see it again… looks like your survival wasn't a mistake. She was right…
Cracks appeared on the ground, showcasing the newfound strength Tarzan has unlocked.
But if they continue, the earthquake will be underway…
Wolf – Alright, this'll do! Enough, you may stop now mi rey!
Tarzan continued his kicks , unable to stop.
It appears his instincts and form are getting out control.
Wolf jumps out of the way when he got the chance.
Tarzan was looking around mindlessly trying to find Wolf but he was gone.
'It's been intriguing… Don't know when or how, but we'll meet again one day. Adiós Tarzan…'
And then Wolf was gone.
Tarzan tried looking for his smell but death has no such smell…
That left him with nothing but solitude to try and find control of his form which apparently was violently convulsing in pain.
He could see memories flash before him…
An images of unknown places and times that he never knew of.
Hearing voice he never did before.
He seen something resembling a fiery bird on a brutal rampage… them he sees deer with a little green coloured girl, she had a bushy hair with insects and butterflies…
Then he witnesses other deers coming after him…
With one feminine voice saying 'Everything has it's season...'
It's was then that his mind managed to calm…
His hooves changed back into hands…
His body reverting mostly back to it's previous form…
He was left in shock… what was that?!
He looked info the puddle, reflection in it… he still had those antlers…
Tarzan looks at his hands…
«Is this the power of spirit?»
He was fighting Death… actual Death… then his sight gone red… turned into that…
Tarzan now had memories of the Elk… the forest prince…
He isn't sure how long ago this was…
Definitely before he was born really.
And that child in there? … The Spring Sprite apparently, could it be that she was the first avatar of earth?...
Well she certainly behaved similar to animals by the various ways she moved. Soared like a bird, float like a fish, climbed like a squirrel, ran upright like a human, and even moved in a flowing motion akin to water like fish and mermaids.
So this is what he himself can also do?...
Tarzan – Hmm, might as well see that on my way back… *smells*… but wait…
There was a familiar smell, was it … No…
Terk?... Why's her smell here?
And wait there's also Gobu?
It can't be…
The memory of a ship near the sea came to his mind…
Tarzan – They are here!?
Flashback ends
Terk – So you fought a wolf and became a deer? T , make up your mind on who you are already.
Tarzan didn't respond… he wasn't in a mood for jokes, not now.
After looking at Gobu, Terk sighs
Terk – Sorry T , I just try not to think about what happened but it's unhelpful I guess…
He could sense hurt in her voice. She wasnt taking it well either.
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Gobu – You want us to go there?
Gobu points towards Corona up in flames…with screams heard from here.
Tarzan held his ears in pain especially as he could hear them more clearly.
Terk – Hey T , you okay? Or are those things hurting your head?
Tarzan breathed in and out.
Tarzan – I'm fine… for now at least.
He turns around to Willow and Markham with Abigail.
Markham – It was good meeting you again Tarzan, we might have all been on sale or in graves if you didn't come.
His men were grateful for his help.
So was his aunt Willow…
Willow – It's a shame we couldn't connect more with each other, my long lost nephew… Looks like Agnarr beat me and Ari to it…
He really did have his face… that takes her back which only made a tear flow down her cheek.
Willow wanted to help them really… she can't bear the thought of her family there getting hurt… but she also had her own family now, and they just found Abigail and they had to leave Germany before it's too late.
So she can only entrust their lives to her nephew…
Willow – Please, save them…
Tarzan heard that line many times too.
And it still had the same effect…
Tarzan – I will do what I can… but I don't think we'll meet again…
There was a painful silence there after that…
Only broken when a little girl went running to Tarzan, hugging him by the leg.
Abigail – I don't want to say goodbye…
Tarzan - …. I know, it was good seeing you Abigail. Hopefully you princess will live out your life in good surroundings.
Markham and Willow nodded to that.
Terk then hugs Abigail too.
Terk – Your one of two only hairless friends I have… Have a great time little monkey.
Abigail returned the hug…
And moments later, they then bid farewell as they dissapeared into the woods.
Gobu – Are you alright?
Gobu tries comforting her.
Terk – Our home is gone… and we don't know what to do…
Tarzan - … We do now.
Tarzan said determined.
He made up his mind as he approached the village gates.
He looks around seeing it being desolate… though it once bloomed with life…
The past sometimes is preferable to the unknown future…
He now looked at present Corona.
Tarzan – Both of you… come over here and hold onto me…
They came over, confused at what he's thinking now.
Tarzan – You'll be shocked but there are some new things I can do…
He then tries focusing on one animal from his jungles…
And at that moment his antlers dissapeared but now he had a horn coming out of his nose, and his hands turn into thin legs that splay out into larger, circular pads tipped with three rigid toes.
His body grew in size too.
Terk – WOW TARZAN YOU ARE-
A rhino roars as he carries them over the bridge in a hurry.
Gobu – Honestly what else can humans turn into!? Are you chameleons?!
As they proceeded there, were people running out of Corona's front gates in fear.
«EVERYONE RUNFOR OLD CORONA! GEH! GEH! GEH!»
The sight of a rhino freaked them out even more so.
«ACHTUNG!»
They got out of the way before any collisions took place, although some fell off the bridge.
And as they made it over there, all they seen was like a war zone. People were looted and robbed.
There was a lot of arson.
Mobs were destroying houses.
Steets were coloured in red.
What was supposed to be a Festival now turned into a massacre.
Tarzan then morphed into another creature to fly up to the castle.
Terk – HEY WHAT IS THIS ONE?!
Gobu – Remember I asked about a chameleon? I was right! But with wings?!
Tarzan now transformed into something he only recently learned of.
A roar of a dragon was heard to some that could hear, though most were distracted by growing chaos.
Backyards turned into battlefields, bakeries into sanctuaries, streets filled with guards trying to preserve order, animals like magpies who try to get out of the way and many refugees who already contemplate leaving for Old Corona… perhaps they feared prepared for this happening for a while now.
Bombs, stones, spears and even Bayangor fireworks were shot at many areas of Corona.
All the officers try to quell the uprising, and potentially attempted takeover, using allthe training they had and new weapons they got including ones made by Varian.
Their armour, gas bombs, swords , bullets… and also Automatons who are dispatched in guards' place if they are outnumbered.
If it goes too far, Officer himself is allowed to show zero restraint.
People were getting blinded. Slashed , gassed. Shoved to ground… with multiple factions launch full out assaults their rivals using the confusion to their advantage.
From infiltrated separatists to escaped criminals… a bad timing indeed.
Sunshine may indeed fall not to hordes of invaders but armies of rioters sneaking on roofs and causing fires.
How did it start like this?
Maby would ask… but reality is that its long been coming. All that necessary was just a nudge, the last straw.
And it happened…
Increased civilian deaths…
And now the death of a certain girl… whom everyone loved… who risked her life trying to feed her family…
And that concluded the patience…
People were angrily at the entrance of the castle… tearing everything down on streets… and there were many malevolent actors who utilised it… but none came closer to inciting the invasion as the traitors within.
Nobody knew who shot first…
Some say it were gangs from within crowds trying to provoke the guards…
Some say it were ethnic saporians gunning down the disloyal civilians…
Never the matter, it was over now…
Everything about it will be depleted eventually…
People will be tired, hungry, thirsty, scared more so than before…
No drinks will be able to help this…
No more 'business as usual' routine.
All of these things are going to dry up as a civil war goes on…
Competence condition and connections will all be affected.
And it doesn't matter how much you've trained. How many resources you've stockpiled and prepared. And now one one knows who is who's side through all of it.
All of that will go away as more time Passes…
Rapunzel – All except pain…
Rapunzel was hurt, badly hurt… perhaps it's too early to say that but… she feels like she failed them.
She heard of match girl… she couldn't help but feel guilty over her fate…
Then again her mind was convinced it would've happened regardless. There was more than enough tension to go around here.
Rapunzel – Given all our preparations we should be able to restrain them right?
Cassandra – That's the hope if nothing else comes up.
Then Pete came to them.
Pete – Your highnesses! There's a jailbreak! Saporians left their cells!
Cassunzel – What?!
Rapunzel – How did they get out? Did they break they break down the doors!?
Pete – They didn't….
Rapunzel rubbed her temples…
Cassandra – Let me guess, our own employees are saporians…
Pete – Unfortunately a lot of them turned on us… however it appears they got into a fight with other criminals and serial killers that escaped their cells. We did managed to lock up the entry door to the dungeon so we have some time.
Rapunzel – I am certain there will be Saporians in the streets as well very soon.
Anyone above the age of 18 will be targeted by them unless they get caught up in crossfire.
Cassandra – Or even Brotherhood insurgents…
After that wannabe dictator Trevor ruined their Homeland Ingvarr, Saporians found new competitors in their misadventures…
Rapunzel looks down at the streets close by, seeing Kairi fighting some pitch black beasts...
Looks like the heartless won't let any incitement go to waste...
Rapunzel – Well, it seems that we won't be able to get out of this mess, unscathed.
Cassandra – Like the old days...
Pete nodded in agreement.
Rapunzel left the balcony and gone back into the castle. Have to ensure safety of her parents and others before any uninvited guests reach the upper levels.
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Kristoff looks outside seeing all the chaos.
He feels frustrated that they couldn't leave earlier... now it'll be even harder to do so.
Kristoff looks at Sven with some relief before turning towards others.
Kai – It is good you were inside when this all took place.
Gerda – What shall we do master?
Kristoff – I told you... *sighs*... alright listen Faith and other staff members here are arming themselves... I hate to say it but... an enraged crowd won't listen to us.
The staff members were all very worried. Not just for their own lives, but that they'll now have to face their compatriots.
Olina – But what about the children?... surely you won't allow them to carry weapons?...
Kristoff – Absolutely not. Tell them to go to the underground chamber, that's where Rapunzel told us to go. It should be safe there assuming this all goes good enough for us.
He also seen Namine going there with her parents... he isn't sure why but something tells him that's where to go.
Window then broke behind him as he noticed a rock landing on the floor.
"WE CAN TAKE THIS PLACE!"
"HEADS ON PIKES!"
"BLOOD AND SOIL!"
A man jumped in and attacked Kristoff with an axe.
Kristoff narrowly dodges before Sven pushes the hooded man against the wall.
"Always by your side he is... same Sami deer lover as ever"
The man then lit up a firework and at such close range, it may leave burns.
Kai – EVERYONE OUT OF THE ROOM!
Sven took Kristoff out of the way before charging for the entry door.
"You won't escape anywhere! Me and the others are already inside! It's only a matter of time brother!"
Kristoff could only respond with anger.
Kristoff – We may be share same blood... but you are no brother to me if you continue this!
Kristoff threw a book at his face right as he was taking another shot, redirecting it at the curtains.
Kristoff didn't waste any time before charging at Bastion, tackling him to the ground.
He struggled to keep him down though
Bastion – Didn't think you'd be here! Looks like fate favoured me with this chance!
Bastion eventually headbutted Kristoff and threw him close to the fiery curtains.
Bastion – I'll take down this sorceress and YOU with her.
Bastion shoots again at the entry before Sven could give another charge.
Bastion – Stay out of this. No one will save you now...
Kristoff looks up at his estranged brother once again...
Kristoff – You say you value Brotherhood but all I see in your eyes are Blood lust. It's a shame...
Bastion took hold of Kristoff's head and tried moving it towards the flame.
Bastion – I agree, it is a shame...
Kristoff did everything in his power not to let that happen.
Yet he could feel the heat closing in on him, with part of his inner self fearing that this was it...
'Anna, I'm sorry...'
And at that moment, suddenly he didn't feel the hand on his head anymore...
In fact it fell off, allowing him to step back from the fires...
And then he saw what happened.
Bastion was on the floor with blood coming out of his stomach...
"W-Whyyyy...I thoughttt... we maaade... a deal...*coughs*..."
Kristoff then looks at where he's watching, there was a woman standing there in the dark robes...
And you broke it... you could maim him but not kill him... looks like you didn't take me seriously... May your soul find it's place in the Shadowlands
Bastion could only feel anger as more blood and life was leaving him.
Kristoff then tries to use a blanket to stop the blood loss.
Bastion felt pain as he trued to do so but also shock.
Even after all of that, he still tries to help? How? Why? He'd kill him on the spot and he tries to keep him alive?... to face punishment maybe? Or does he actually still care?
Bastion - *coughes* gaaah... you really cared huh...
Kristoff – Like I said... you're no brother to me but we are still family...
Remembering their mother, Bastion couldn't help but chuckle one last time...
Bastion – A shame indeed... what a waste was my deed...
And with those last words, he began to breath heavily as a fatal whistling was heard...
One , two , three , four...
And so the death took another life in it's embrace...
Kristoff shed one tear after life left Bastion's eyes, he then closed them for good.
With Wolf taking his soul, there were only two people left in the inflamed chamber...
With fire coming off from her boots, leaving ashes in their trails...she walks closer to Kristoff who looks up at the mystery figure wwith some contempt.
I hope you won't hate me... He wanted to kill you, I couldn't let that happen...
Kristoff stood up slowly as to not provoke a bad reaction.
Kristoff – Perhaps but you could've just knocked him out. He was family after all.
Family... ah yes, closest one has to best friends if you have none... but even they can one day leave you...
He noticed it was a woman with a silver curly hair...
Kristoff – We have to get out before everything burns!
He finds her hand on his shoulder, stopping him...
No need...
And as she said that, he sees the flames from all around him instead channelled to her feet...
Absorbing all the flame...
Sven, Gerda, Kai, and Olina came in...
Olina – Min konge! Are you-
They see Bastion on the ground , deceased and they see Kristoff with an unknown figure who is holding a pistol og kniv/sverd...
Don't worry, I came to take you all with me...
Kai – We shall not go anywhere until you-
She then motioned him to stop talking, and instead looks Kristoff in the eyes.
And again Kristoff sees something familiar in those eyes...
Take off my hood, and you'll see...
Kristoff looks at Sven who is uncertain.
Kristoff still does exactly that...
...And what he saw shocked him and the others...
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Cassandra – Pete they have to keep the line strong. No one should pass.
Pete – I understand. But what about a prisoner revolt?
Cassandra – Adira will be coming with us. Let's see how tough they are...
As the two proceeded ahead, a little girl is seen with pitch black eyes following them...
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Flynn – Alright, here!
In underground Royal Jewel Room, Eugene was searching for something particular.
Calliope – It'd be easier if you tell us really.
"A sun flower, there you heard it"
Namine – I understand that you love flowers but it's a bad time for that.
Flynn – Not quite, Rapunzel doesn't know but me and Cass found some new sundrop flowers a few days back. A big Polynesian guy with a big hook brought them, said "you'll need them soon"...
Flynn didn't know how he knew of their situation... but he was thankful. If Rapunzel again transforms, they'll need these to calm her down.
Professor – Sundrop? How will they help other than perhaps make a potion or medicine?
Arianna – There is something about our daughter that is dangerous and these will help with that.
Frederic – Eugene, you have to go back there. You are a captain after all. We'll be able to find it ourselves.
He'd like to argue but hearing sounds from above, he reluctantly had to agree.
Flynn – Alright then. Kids, Elderly. Be safe. And make sure Adam doesn't leave.
Olaf – Hey can I come with you!
Carina – No stay please!
Herleif – Who knows what'll happen out there!?
Noah – Nothing safe at all!
Flynn – Majority ruled Olaf, sorry.
Eugene ran off with Olaf sighing being heard behind him.
He was making his way out, making sure nobody is there that isn't welcome.
Then again he wasn't as good at sneak ups as he once was.
"Why hello there Flynn Ryder"
He didn't had the time to react properly when a knife pierced his shoulder.
He tries hitting back at the attacker but only manages to hit the knight armour that collapses on him.
Part of him belittling how quickly he got ambushed as he tries looking up who did this.
"It's been a long time, last time... you ended my life... this time, roles are reversed..."
She knocks Flynn on the head, neutralising him.
Hey careful, I'd like to play with him myself before he's broken...'
Last words he heard before his eyes were shut.
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Most of the guards were protecting the entrance so no one shall pass.
Pascal tried to keep Rapunzel calm as she scrambles and prepares for a fight.
It wasn't just her people, she was certain there were hidden infiltrators outside...
She could feel something flowing through her body as stress was rising.
Calm exterior but collapsed interior...
She's not as strong minded in distress as she thought before.
Pascal didn't want to do this but so be it.
Pascal plunges tongue in Rapunzel's ear
Rapunzel – GAAH!
Pascal jumped up her head afterwards.
Rapunzel rubs her ear on her shoulder
Rapunzel – Huh, that did help a bit... thanks Pascal. You've been there for me from start to finish... I'm glad for that.
Pascal 'Ouh Rapunzel, you don't know just how glad I am myself'
Echoes from outside window were heard.
"Hang Rapunzel! Walls won't save you!"
Though those words hurt, she found them ironic...
If Eugene didn't find her back then, if they didn't ever met... she might've rotten in there and worse, would've done exactly that. Self execution. Walls would've killed her instead.
Door knocks*
Unlike walls though, doors do open.
Rapunzel – Who is there!?
Door knocks*
Rapunzel – I said who is there!?
She was making her way over to the door but stopped halfway as it opens up to show Eugene, tied up and held with knife at his neck.
Her eyes widen as heartbeat increased.
"I wouldn't be reckless if I were you... else he'll meet the sane fate your dear advisor did"
Rapunzel could feel her rage rising over Nigel
The woman then removed her hood revealing her face. She had large purple grey eyes and a slender body with long, dark auburn hair tied into a high ponytail.
"I know you. You are Meg, one who Adam was meeting... I knew you were up to no good!"
Meg pressed in his shoulder as he feels the pain.
"And I know what happens if you-"
Rapunzel instantly threw a frying pan towards her which she barely dodged and then stumbled.
Rapunzel charged at them with Pascal holding on tight.
Meg got out of the way before Rapunzel hits the floor with visible cracks.
Meg – What is it princess? Going mad?
Meg then tries slicing her sides but failed as Rapunzel held her in a deadlock...
Rapunzel – I'm already mad...
She gone in for the head to knock her out but instead took out the pendent she had after which her appearance was blurring...
Meg – Tch, oh well guess I was about to tell you anyway...
This time her face morphed from someone barely known to someone very familiar...
Rapunzel's grip on her weakened as she and Pascal recognised who this was...
"Hello...my old flower "
Stress levelling up
Rapunzel – Gothel... you survived!
Eugene tries to release himself on the floor as they were talking.
Gothel – Quiet, we're talking-
She kicked him in his knee
Rapunzel – Don't touch him!
She yelled with such force, her voice sounded like a wounded animal.
Gothel – Ouh how I've missed you... you have no idea how I've waited for this...
Rapunzel – Ouh you have no idea just how much I wanna kick some sense into you for everything you've done to us!
Rapunzel gone in for the frying pan again but Gothel once more caught her with her old knife in hand.
Meg/Gothel – When will you realise I'll always get better of you?... Mother knows best, whether in that cursed tower or even here! Back then this fiend saved you but now-
She looked at Flynn who then charged at her, pinning her against the wall.
Flynn – Sorry dear mother if I'll do so again.
Gothel attacks his shoulder wound as well as an injured knee.
Rapunzel tries knocking her out but she gets out of the way.
Rapunzel – A simple brawl? You really thought you could do this? I am no longer just a simpler princess.
Gothel smirks
Meg/Gothel – True, I was once myself a theban princess... so were my sisters but eventually our mother and one wonder lug helped me grow out of that phase. A long time ago.
Gothel then shows Pascal in her hands, desperately trying to escape.
Rapunzel – No... no please don't hurt Pascal. I swear you'll regret that too!
Gothel – Ouh so this is Pascal? Always wondered who you played with behind my back...
Flynn - Don't do anything you don't actually desire, trust me! What will you gain out of this?!
Gothel looks at them, displeased ...
Gothel – What I want... is Rapunzel's power, unleashed!
Pascal 'HELP ME!!!'
With a swift move, she sliced at Pascal.
And just like that she sees her best friend... that little light of her childhood... gone.
Rapunzel – No...
She fell on her knees, looking at what remained of Pascal...
Her body doesn't move... it aches with pain...
Rapunzel – No... NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
It wasn't a yell it was an earthquake.
Glasses broke and so did the walls.
Eugene and Gothel's ears were hurting painfully.
Vibrations were so massive they were felt outside.
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Elsewhere earlier , a dragon with two gorillas flied into the castle which was large enough for manoeuvres.
Gobu – Never in my life was I on such heights...
Terk – Words right out of my mouth...
Tarzan grunts in annoyance before morphing back into mostly human form... his wings still remained.
Tarzan sighs "Looks like I still have practice to do"
Terk – Uhm what are you this time, T?
Tarzan – This was... the Lycanwing I guess. At least that's how this form responds. A rare beast and a vicious one at that...
Though according to his newfound knowledge, he didn't understand how he can do this?... to do this, a full moon is necessary and he couldn't remember Amy instance but one when he was exposed... when he nearly drowned at Ahtohallan.
Terk – Rare and vicious like that dinosaurs from underground?
Tarzan – Velociraptors from Pellucidar? Yes.
Gobu – Just how many things you didn't tell me yet about?
Terk – On bright side, I'll have lots to tell you... when we'll be back home.
Hearing that Tarzan's thoughts were mixed, reminding him of what he has to tell Anna eventually.
But for now, he has to find Jane and Professor.
Then they felt a powerful earthquake...
Terk – Wow the ground is shaking!!
Gobu – Not just the ground, the whole place is twitching!
Tarzan holds his head in pain as he sees flashes of Rapunzel, except she was much darker... could it be her?!
Tarzan – We have to go now. We have no time left.
He grabbed them up again.
Terk – Oh c'mon!
He again flied them through the rooms in search for Jane.
Though castle wasn't as safe anymore, it was on high alert... and when they see an unknown flying object with two big monkeys flying at them...
The reaction is obvious.
"SHOOT IT DOWN! WHATEVER THAT IS!"
Landing behind the wall, the shots missed initially.
Though his large wings were easy target.
Gobu – Doesn't look like they welcome us!
Terk – Hairless are usually like that and I don't think they like apes with stupid wings.
Tarzan then clasped his hands together to stun them and push them back.
It worked luckily.
Tarzan – Everyone it's me Tarzan... I'm not here to hurt you.
Even ad he spoke, the walls were shaking still.
Faith – Herr Tarzan? Why do you look like that??
She motioned others not to shoot.
Terk and Gobu come out of hiding then.
"Terk?! Gobu?!"
Terk – Jane!! Good to see you too!
Jane was with other handmaids and armed with a gun.
Terk – Of course without that thing in your hands.
Jane – I... I am also glad but Tarzan we have to hurry and help. Something happened in the throne hall!
Tarzan – Alright. Are the others fine?
Jane looks saddened before saying "Tarzan Glacia's mother Halima is gone... she was shot outside...*cries*...
Poor Glacia was an orphan...
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A monster
That's what was in place of once bright, happy girl who wanted to explore the world...
A rampaging monster... an unfortunate good for nothing in her own mind.
The whole kingdlm and beyond could see a giant beast ccovered in very long, dark hair that resemble vines.
And her howl was loud.
Those who were terrified ran away with all the loot they got.
Those who didnt were few... and many were heading towards the castle...
Years after Zhan Tiri's fall, now there was another creature of darkness threatening their land... little did they expect that it would be Rapunzel herself.
Eugene - What have you done...
His ears were still ringing so he doesn't expect to hear anything.
But his emotions were clear as day...
And Gothel could read them on his face.
She has nothing to say to him.
She got what she wanted.
The rest will be up to Rapunzel.
Gothel then went up to Flynn and knocked him out with same frying pan Rapunzel did years ago. But this time he won't wake up in soft care, but in a cold dungeon.
'You're looking very old Ryder compared to me'
Can barely hear her thoughts but regardless, she carries him away one floor below the throne hall which now didn't have a floor OR a ceiling.
She then notices a mirror nearby just in time.
One of her associates would like to have a word with Flynn.
"And where do you think you're going?"
She's talks in her tracks, she sighs.
Gothel – Don't you have anything better to do right now Key boy?
Sora – Yeah. I do. But one at a time.
She got jumped on by Goofy and Donald.
Gothel – Gah let go of me you dog and duck!
Donald – Hold still Megara!
Goofy – Yeahahah for Old friendship sake!
Gothel – What friends?! We are not friends and that namen longer had any meaning to me! Unhand me!
Sora walks up to her before activates a unique teleport system.
He sees the balcony nearby.
Sora – Let's go, we have to be outside.
Gothel – What are planning to do to me?Answer me!
Goofy covers her mouth
Goofy – Gorsh what about Flynn?
Donald – Ouh he's just unconscious , not dead.
Sora – Yeah and we'll finish this up in a second. He won't go anywhere.
The two agreed and delivered Gothel outside though she was very stubborn and fought back.
The clouds were raging above... signaling he was there.
Sora – You are on Herc...
Sora looks at Gothel again...
Sora – You asked what we'll do...Well, it's just that Hercules wants to see you on Mount Olympus.
At hearing that Meg/Gothel was in panic, she remembered how Zeus' lightning once nearly killed her when those gnomes chased her... they must by angry with her.
Speculatimng that she violently fighta back to get of this predicament
Not risking her escape, Sora plants a mini teleporter on Gothel.
A precise lightning struck Gothel as she dissapeared from this world.
Goofy – Gorsh I thought it'd hit us.
Donald – We didt kill her right?
Sora – No. Seriously? We sent her to Mount Olympus. If only the dead could go there, then we're also just corpses walking.
Goofy – Okay okay geesh. Now where's-... wait where's Flynn?
His body can no longer be found in the chamber...
Donald – He was right there! Did he walk away?
Sora – You said he was down Donald... no, I think...
There was a blood trail on floor that was leading to the nearby mirror...
That could imply only one thing...
Sora – Mirror Realm...
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Way later
Tarzan grunts as he tries to understand where he is...
He was laying on the ground somewhere...
"Tarzan?..."
He runs his eyes before he sees Jane beside him...
Tarzan caressed her face, glad that she was okay...
Tarzan – Jane... you are here..
Jane – yeah yeah mister im not leaving you remember... but the thing is... no the better question is... where "here" is exactly?
He then sees they are not in Corona anymore...
The skies were full of stars... boundpess and vast..
The area reminded of an old medieval market Street...
Tarzan – We are even further from home... that's a certainty.
Then there was a person calling them from one if the stores...
"Ah, salaam, and good evening to you, worthy friend. (waving) Please, pleas, welcome to Aghraban... quite a dangerous timing you chose to be outside"
The two were met with a particular peddler...
Tarzan – Wait... I know you!
1. Internal strife, external strike?! Hate thy neighbour ? Majorities don't usually do that. Give them bread and circus and they'll never revolt... BUT never doubt that a small group of people can change everything.
2. Just watched A24 civil war, made me realise I'm not that good at writing detailed conflicts yet… but I'll be there eventually.
3. Icelandic Northuldra/Saporian law prohibited any killing of all under age 18 unless amidst battle.
4. The Lycanwing dragon, a rare vicious beast. Those who survive its bite are doomed to a life as half-man, half-Lycanwing. At the height of every full moon, the condemned viking transforms into a terrifying dragon! Wings the size of a house, teeth stronger than Gronckle Iron! And a thirst...for blood. Though it's theorised Dragons Horsemen come from the sea – https/youtu.be/Vv-PTyma3eg?si=AfuQywILjs0Y0jNF
5. Both Kristoff Bastion came from same Sami Northuldran mother but apparently only one remained a Sami outdoorsman while the other chose a far away path – https/youtu.be/9n3RzPPJprU?si=gj5jIhImHagdmepI
6. Lobo Muerte being once Pua from Moana can actually work here, not in Disney universe though but still - https/youtu.be/IcA-QNHwYJI?si=LDDRK7eXdE0ECHVp
7. Rapunzel flower can be found in Moana – https/r/MovieDetails/comments/ccaeky/in_the_last_scene_of_moana_the_first_flower_is/
8. Meg being Gothel is interesting idea. Except she also gone from Meg to Yzma to Evil Queen Grimhilde to Mother Gothel during her wordly travels – https/youtu.be/uOGIT5PZCUo?si=FKUmGkCtshJ1SqkZ
9. Moon may not be a friend...
10. Mirror verse here we come!
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