Once a Pirate, Always a Pirate

In this Our World story, Jack resolves a few things with his friends.

This is a transcript from Discord.

The setting: the Dash household, the day after the battle with One... Hannah lies awake in bed.

Hannah:
*Gives up on getting back to sleep.*
*Gets up and grabs drawing notebook.*
*Opens it up, but sees a note inside...*

Jack:
<Call me please. -Jack>

Hannah:
(Is he gonna explain himself?)
*Quickly does so.*

Jack:
*Answers the phone and is sitting at his desk in Raven Haven at his monitors.*
"One sec Hannah."
*Leans out of view.* "I DO NOT WANT A DRINK MOM! GO BACK TO YOUR HOLE!"
"Sorry about that. Hi Hannah."

Hannah:
"Hi..."

Jack:
"How's it goin'?"

Hannah:
"Still tired, nightmare woke me up..."

Jack:
"Still havin' those huh?"

Hannah:
*Nods.*

Jack:
"I could get Granny to whip up a dream catcher or something if you want?"

Hannah:
*Shrugs.*

Jack:
"Anyways, you're probably wondering what the heck got into me."

Hannah:
"Yeah. We all are."

Jack:
"Well, um. ...You know how I don't do well with taking orders."

Hannah:
*Nods.*

Jack:
"I decided I had enough. There's too many similarities to GUN in GLACIA, Hannah. They're hiding something. And I refuse to stand on the same side as that."

Hannah:
"That makes sense..."

Jack:
"That being said, I'm not going back to villainy."

Hannah:
"You kidnapped our general?"

Jack:
"Well, okay. I *am* but it's all a fake. As far as the world knows, Jack Beakton is a traitor and an evil mastermind who played GLACIA for the fool. Besides, you know very well that if I was to ACTUALLY go evil I would have done better than... leaping out a window."

Angela:
"Pretty sure you WOULD do that."
*Waves to Hannah tiredly as she leans over Jack's shoulder.*

Hannah:
"..."
"Do you think Violet's one of them?"

Jack:
"No. She's not. Otherwise she would not have gone along with... this."

Hannah:
"Went along? She escaped..."

Jack:
*Smiles.* "I told her to make it look convincing."

Hannah:
"Oh, I see... So that's what you meant by it being fake."

Jack:
"I couldn't exactly explain it in her office. Too many devices listening in."

Hannah:
"So... You're pretending to be a big villain... and you're targeting GLACIA?"

Jack:
"...Mostly just, keeping an eye on them."

Hannah:
"What's the reason for all this?"

Angela:
"Yes Jack, what IS your reason for ditching the government job and ruining your chance of a normal life?"

Jack:
*Ahem.* "Well, I um..."
*Sigh.* "When we were at the volcano... I saw all those Kukkus being... left to die. ...Those were family Hannah. Half of them are Roxie's cousins."

Hannah:
"I see..."

Jack:
"Which is why they are on my top list of targets... Fukurokov and Khamberlain must die."

Hannah:
"...Huh?"

Jack:
"...The creepy owl dude? That's Dr. Fukurokov. Former Babylonian scientist, was banished decades ago? Founding member of the Kukku Empire and also designer of Angela?"

Hannah:
"...Okay so he's with the Kukkus. Who you said are your family. And you want him to die?"

Jack:
"Have you MET my family?"

Hannah:
(So does family mean anything to him or not?)

Jack:
*Sigh.* "Okay. Family is... complicated. There's family you're born with and family you choose. The Kukku troops are the family I chose. Their leaders? The ones I was born with."

Hannah:
"Ah... I think I get it. The leaders are the problem."

Jack:
"Exactly."

Angela:
"I mean, he already killed one of them."

Jack:
"Yeah, right. Um. You don't know about that... Roxie's parents were Kukku troopers. And my aunt Jezebel was their leader. And when she found out they were romantically involved she went to execute them by throwing them into the volcano. And uh, I beat her to it... and gave her a shove... Next thing you know..."

Angela:
"Southern fried raven."

Hannah:
"Oh... I'm sorry..."

Jack:
"It's alright, it's just... why I don't trust militaries. And if GLACIA ever goes... evil. You and the team are always welcome to join us."

Hannah:
*Nods.*
"You may be able to do more good this way."

Jack:
*Sigh.* "I hope so Hannah."

Hannah:
"So who else knows about this?"

Jack:
"Well, Violet, Pip, Lepor, Nezumi, your dad, Cal, and um. That's it."

Hannah:
"Not Flame?"

Jack:
"...No. Not Flame."

Hannah:
"Whatever evil is in GLACIA, Flame's not in on it..."

Jack:
"But would he keep this secret from his superiors?"

Hannah:
"Hmm... If he believed you, of course he'd keep the secret. If he didn't believe you, if he thought you were simply bad now, there'd be nothing to tell."

Jack:
*Sigh.* "What's his number?"

Angela:
"I've got it."

Hannah:
"Alright... I guess I'll let you do that."

Jack:
"Yeah, thanks. And like I said, if ya ever wanna turn pirate. My crew is always looking for members."

Hannah:
*Grins.* "Thanks. Glad to hear you're doing okay. Um, see ya."

Jack:
*Smiles and ends the call.*
*Dials the number Angela gave him.*

Flame:
*Answers quickly.*
*He is in his home gym, a very bland-looking environment.*
"Beakton?! What do you want?"

Jack:
"In my country we say 'hello'."

Flame:
"You no longer have a country."

Jack:
"Really? Well, I'm currently sitting in the capital of mine. And I *thought* you might like to know what I'm up to."

Flame:
"Not that I can trust it coming from you... but I'll hear it."

Jack:
"The betrayal was all, purely theatrics."

Flame:
"Oh?"

Jack:
"Well, I more so betrayed GLACIA. I *was* just gonna leave the team peacefully."

Flame:
"What changed your mind?"

Jack:
"The chaos in the volcano. I cannot work for an organization that leaves innocent soldiers to die."

Flame:
"They were enemy soldiers. We had our urgent mission."

Jack:
*Rolls his eyes.* "Your enemies sure. But they were just following orders."

Flame:
"That's the way of war. If you can't handle that, then it's good that you left."

Jack:
"Oh I can handle it. But I prefer to avoid conflict and destruction. Here's the real question General. When GLACIA goes downhill where will you be standing?"

Flame:
"I will stand with what's right."

Jack:
"And if it turns out everything you stood for was wrong?"

Flame:
"Then I will bring it down. I've done it before."

Jack:
"Really? From how I remember Mudbaum and Ursa had more to do with that."

Flame:
"Yes, I know. That's not the point. The point is, I joined them when I learned of GUN's evils."

Jack:
"Well, when you finally see GLACIA's. You're welcome to join my team. Until then? We're enemies."

Flame:
"What makes you think GLACIA is evil?!"

Jack:
"...Well, for starters they let me join it. Seems kinda sus if they let scum like me in. Makes ya wonder who else they let in."

Flame:
"They let you in for what you did to bring down Eggman."

Jack:
"Yeah, well. That was their mistake."
*Hangs up.*

Flame:
"..."
(Either he's paranoid... or he never really turned to the side of good.)
(Perhaps General Meadows has some insight...)

Jack:
*Calls back.*

Flame:
*Answers.*

Jack:
"I FORGOT TO SAY THIS BUT. If you tell ANYONE about my scheme... I'm gonna call in a favor from Team Dark."

Flame:
"What scheme?"

Jack:
"Exactly."

Flame:
"It's already quite clear you're against us..."

Jack:
"And as far as they know, that is what I am."
*Hangs up.*

Flame:
"..."
(What is that supposed to mean?)
(He expects me to believe him when he can't explain himself...)

The phone buzzes with a text.

Hannah:
<Did Jack call you?>

Flame:
<Yes. I'm not sure what his game is. He only told me what I already know. He tried to convince me that he believes he's right, but could provide no evidence that GLACIA is evil.>

Hannah:
(Of course...)
<You didn't listen to him did you?>

Flame:
<I did!>

Hannah:
<And he didn't explain why he took Violet?>

Flame:
<He's sided against us. Is there more to it?>

Hannah:
"Dangit, Jack..."
<Ugh this is why I texted you...>
<Yes. There's more. He wasn't actually capturing her, it was just a show for the rest of the world>

Flame:
<Why pretend?>

Hannah:
<He doesn't trust GLACIA. He wants to be free to fight evil in his own way>

Flame:
<Wouldn't fighting evil be easier if he hadn't set the forces of good against him?>

Hannah:
(Hmm, he never explained that part...)
<I guess he didn't think that through>

Flame:
<He can't provide reasons for what he supposedly believes, and you still believe him?>

Hannah:
<Yes, he's my friend.>

Flame:
<He's tricking you, Hannah. He's trying to get us onto his side.>

Hannah:
"..."
<This is easy enough to verify. He said that he let Violet escape. We just have to ask her sometime outside HQ>

Flame:
<Why outside HQ?>

Hannah:
<Jack said not to tell anyone outside the Rangers>

Flame:
<And why should we listen?>

Hannah:
<Flame, please... If Jack's telling the truth about this, then we should respect his wishes. And what if he's right about GLACIA?>

Flame:
<He's not.>

Hannah:
<That's what you said about GUN...>

Flame:
"..."

Hannah:
<So don't tell, okay?>

Flame:
<Fine.>

Hannah:
*Puts the phone away and lies back down.*
(Why must you guys be so much trouble?)

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### Part 2: Blips Wed

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Later... in Raven Haven...

Jack:
*Grumbles to himself as he walks through the main street of town.*
"I leave for a few weeks and everything goes to pieces..."

Citizen:
"Good ta have ya back, Cap'n!"

Jack:
"Good to be back Rodney..."

Citizen:
"Say, e'er since last night, there's been an odd scallywag and a pink-haired lass making noise at tha Rascal's Retreat... Reckon ye could tell 'em ta be quiet?"

Jack:
*Smiles.* "I'll see what I can do." *Goes to tip his hat to Rodney as he leaves but remembers he doesn't have one.*
*Muttering.* "I need a new hat..."
*Jack approaches Rascal's Retreat and is met by a certain young bird along the way...*

Roxie:
*Jumps on Jack from one of the shanty roofs.* "AVAST YE SQUAB! Hand over all ye booty!"

Jack:
"Swab, Roxie. Swab. Squab is a pigeon."

Roxie:
"...Right. I knew that... So, where ya headed?"

Jack:
*Points to the Retreat.*

Roxie:
"OH! You gonna go see Mr. Blip and Miss Charlotte?"

Jack:
"...You KNEW they were here?"

Roxie:
*Nods.*
"I don't... um... sleep much."

Jack:
"...Right. Well, come on then." *Picks her up and gives her a piggyback ride to the Retreat door.*

Roxie:
*Knocks on the door with her bat.*
"OPEN UP! THIS IS THE POLICE!"

Jack:
"...I mean, you're not *wrong*."

Blip:
"AH! Wonderful!" *A familiar tall man answers the door.* "Welcome to our humble abode!"

Jack:
"...You really should check with the warden before just moving into a property."

Charlotte:
"Sorry. We meant to leave after waking you up last night... But Blip just discovered he gets tired now."

Blip:
"ISN'T IT AMAZING?! I NEED SLEEP!"

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Shuku:
"Shuku has his own room here!"

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Jack:
*Sigh.* "Well, it's nice to have you guys still here actually..."

Blip:
"Yes! There is something we need to talk about!"

Jack:
"...Actually, Blip? Can I um. Talk to you a minute--Oh. Well."
*Looks to Roxie.*

Roxie:
"Right. Make myself scarce. Gotcha. Shuku? Wanna go get a snack?"

Shuku:
"As long as Shuku is not the snack!" *He follows Roxie out.*

Jack:
"So... I assume you've seen the reports."

Blip:
"What reports? We've been quite busy..."

Jack:
*Sigh.*

Charlotte:
"Are you in trouble with another cult?"

Jack:
"...More so I have have revoked that presidential pardon."

Blip:
"AH! What war crimes did you commit THIS TIME?!"

Jack:
"..." *Walks over and turns on the TV and casts the latest news report from the TV from his phone.*

Sasha Cat: [with Channel 7 news]
"Further reports claim that Beakton kidnapped GLACIA General Violet Meadows. She escaped, but refuses to make a statement at this time."

Jack:
"It's only a matter of time before the president... addresses things."

Blip:
"I see... Abandoning your hero ways then?..."

Jack:
"Well, yes. And no."

Charlotte:
"It's complicated... Your head is all over the place..."

Jack:
"...I can't work with GLACIA anymor--"
"..." *Checks to see if he's wearing his necklace.*
"...Right. You leveled up... This still works for normal psychics right?"

Charlotte:
"I think so?"

Blip:
"So what is it then?"

Jack:
"It's time I found my own way. Not as an agent, or an Eggboss... But for now. I need a break..."

Blip:
"..."
(What is this feeling?)

Charlotte:
("It's called disappointment, hon...")

Jack:
"..." *Sees the look on Blip's face.*
"You're disappointed?"

Blip:
"Apparently..."

Jack:
"...Well, welcome to the club."

Blip:
"...Can we get to my thing now?"

Charlotte:
"*Our* thing."

Jack:
"Oh. Yeah... Sure."

Blip:
"Will you, um... be my bestest man?"

Charlotte:
"We're finally having our wedding!"

Jack:
"...Oh. That's wonderful. ...I'd be happy to. But um. Kinda can't be seen in public right now?"

Blip:
"Ah! Not to worry! The only attendees will be people who do NOT care!"

Jack:
"Such as?"

Charlotte:
"My family, an ex-mafia guy and some rabbits!"

Jack:
"...Okay then. That... works. ...Blip could I talk to you in private a second?"

Blip:
"Good luck, but sure."

Jack:
"...This doesn't leave the room alright Charlotte?"

Charlotte:
"Course not!"

Jack:
"Okay... Making sure. ...I'm not actually going villain. Well I am, but... it's to... well, help."

Blip:
"AH! I see!... Kind of!"

Charlotte:
"So you're going to fight the bad guys from the inside?"

Jack:
"Exactly."

Blip:
"Clever. Why didn't I think about that?"

Jack:
"And to the other bad guys it will just look like taking out the competition."

Charlotte:
"I mean, we kinda did that with Eggman."

Jack:
"Which brings me to the real thing I need help with."

Blip:
"Hmm?"

Jack:
"Before I step back into the world full pirate... I'm gonna need a new look... and a hat..."

Blip:
"AH! When did you learn about that? That's my SECRET SKILL."

Jack:
*Smiles as he looks at Blip's outfit.* "I surmised."

Charlotte:
"He wondered where we got our outfits..."

Blip:
"Nobody caters to our style like we do!"

Charlotte:
"Give us three minutes of uninterrupted work and we'll get you what you need."

Jack:
*Nods.* "Thanks guys."

Jack steps out and waits exactly three minutes, then walks back inside...

Charlotte:
*Suddenly, he's suspended in midair as several articles of clothing encase him. Charlotte sets him down, now fully garbed in certified Blip Apparel.*

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Jack:
"...Okay, now THIS is what I'm talkin' about!"

Blip:
"It even has a wisp nest in the hat for Jabber!"

Jack:
"Excellent..."

Charlotte:
"Only the best! That's Blip and Charlotte Blip's SUPER-DUPER FLASHION guarantee!"

Blip:
"Trademark pending."

Jack:
"...Flashion?"

Blip:
"Flashion. Flashy-Fashion. It's pretty self-explanatory."

Jack:
"...Right."

Charlotte:
"Now that that's out of the way... Are you and Angie and Roxie free this evening?"

Jack:
"Yeah, pretty sure we are."

Blip:
"Splendid! Because the wedding is tonight!"

Charlotte:
"There'll be a Cyber portal in front of your home PC at 6:30 sharp. All expenses paid, so don't worry!"

Jack:
"Right. Well, I'll um. See you then."

Blip:
"Laters potaters my good sir!"
*And when that later came! Jack and crew came through the Cyber portal, landing directly in front of the Mathers Manor. Blue and pink spotlights shine from around the estate into a virtual fog-filled sky. Loud disco music can be heard coming from the courtyard...*

Angela:
"Well. So much for a quiet and simple ceremony..."

Devon:
"Oh... More guests... Welcome..."

Jack:
"...Devon Mathers I presume?"

Devon:
*Ignoring Jack, he speaks in a monotonous tone, as if reciting a script poorly.* "We are so pleased to have you with us tonight to celebrate the wonderful awesome amazing epic matrimonial ceremony of Mister and Mrs. Blip."

Jack:
"...I was gonna punch you but I think having you read that is more painful."

Devon:
*Shoves a paper program into Jack's hand.* "Here. Now get going."

Jack:
"Note to self, never let this kid meet Zara..."

The program outlines the order of the ceremony. As well as a poem Charlotte wrote about garlic bread(?) on the back cover.

Jack:
"...What on earth?"

On their way to the courtyard, the Beaktons come across a familiar face... in a not so familiar mood.

Luna:
"'Sup, Captain Jack?"

Jack:
"Hey Lun--Okay. How is it the ONE sane thing here is YOU?!"

Liz:
"She decided to go through a character arc."

Jack:
"Or have I just reached peak crazy?"

Angela:
"Both possibly."

Luna:
"Well, I got some help."

Jack:
*Smiles.* "That's awesome kid."

Liz:
"She was a big help. We'd all be dead without her."

Luna:
"Oh yeah, saving the world from a giant kraken-bot was also a thing that I did."

Liz:
"Oh, right. I'm Liz. Princess of the moon. Nice to meet you!" *She offers a handshake.*

Jack:
"...Right. I heard about you."
*Shakes her hand.*
"Heh, sorry about the whole... blowing up part of the moon thing."

Basilio:
*At this time, Mr. and Mrs. Mathers walk over.*

Liz:
"No worries. It's all worked out since then."

Basilio:
"Oh! Beaktons! There you are!"

Angela:
"Mr. Mathers..."

Shinju:
"What could the best man and matron of honor be doing out here?! Both of your charges seem to be on the verge of a mental breakdown..."

Angela:
"Well, given if you run your parenting like your business I am not surprised."

Basilio:
"This has nothing to do with our bad parenting, thank you!"

Angela:
"Bad parenting??! Sir, your negligence is so astronomically off the charts it makes JACK'S family look healthy. Your daughter goes missing for YEARS and you do NOTHING?!"

Shinju:
"What do you kn--You know what? Nevermind. Please go tend to the bride, dear."

Angela:
*Rolls her eyes and leaves.*

Basilio:
"She said that as if we never tried to find her..."

Jack:
"Sorry about her. She... gets touchy with bad parenting. I'm assuming you met her father?"

Basilio:
"Oh yes... We used to be good friends. I'm surprised Angela did not remember ever spending time with our Charlie... They were so close when they were little..."

Jack:
"...She um... had an accident a few years back... a lethal one. Her memories of that period are kinda... fuzzy at times."

Shinju:
"That's a shame..."

Blip:
*Breaking the moment, I appear in ABSOLUTE HYSTERICS.*
"JACK! MY SAVIOR! MY LIFELINE!! ***HELP MEEEEEE.***"

Jack:
"Whoa, easy buddy. What happened?"

Blip:
"I... Um..." *My gaze meets Mr. and Mrs. Mathers...* "Can we talk about this in private?"

Jack:
"Yes. Excuse us."
*Leaves with Blip.*

Blip:
*I blip us to the manor's living room and take a seat...*
"I lost my wife."

Jack:
"...Um. How? She sent me a text like an hour ago? Is her family evil? I mean I got the hunch but I wasn't certain. I can easily call a few favors and we can take 'em..."

Blip:
"No no... A few hours ago, she left my side and I've looked everywhere... Do you think she got cold feet?"

Shuku:
*Shuku floats above Blip, not saying a word.*

Jack:
"...Blip. That's just a tradition. A silly one mind you, rooted in an ancient custom of a woman not showing enthusiasm for losing her purity if I recall... thus it being deemed unlucky."

Blip:
"Jack... We've been married for over a month now... That is a moot point. Would you like to tell me where she is then?"

Jack:
"...Blip you actually have a good point... Why would she follow the tradition if you're already married?"

Blip:
"Unless she wanted to surprise me with something... That's the only reason I can think of."

Jack:
"...Something is afoul--Hmm. She *did* have Angela bring my sewing kit with me... New outfit maybe?"

Blip:
"I had assumed we'd just be wearing our normal clothes for the ceremony... But... Seeing her in a fancy dress..."

Shuku:
"..."
"Shuku tried to tell him. Reason is not in his strengths."

Jack:
"Heh, no it is not buddy."

Blip:
"I'm going to assume that this is indeed what's happening, and take it in stride!" *I get up and begin skipping back to the courtyard.* *Singing.* "My wife is missing and I DON'T MIIIIIIIIIND!!"

Jack:
"Why does that sound like a country song?"

Shuku:
"Shuku would facepalm if Shuku's hands reached his face..."

Jabber:
*Floats out of Jack's hat and facepalms himself.*

Jack:
"...Oh. Right. Shuku? This is Jabber. Jabber? Shuku."

Marco:
*Walks out of the kitchen wearing a chef's hat and apron.*

Shuku:
"Shuku is pleased to make your acquaintance."

Jabber:
"Yeah, sure thing Little Boy Peep..." *Reaches for a handshake.*

Shuku:
"Who are you speaking to?"

Jabber:
"You? But I dunno why. Given you can't understand me..."

Shuku:
"Shuku can understand anyone..."

Jabber:
"...So you can... understand me?"

Marco:
"I-a hope everyone is a-hungry. I-a made lotsa spaghetti!"

Jabber:
*Quickly grabs Shuku in a hug.* "FINALLY SOMEONE WHO I CAN RELATE TO!"

Shuku:
*Shuku smiles and attempts to hug back, but his short arms make it awkward...*

Jabber:
"Come my newfound friend! We have soooo many snacks to vanquish..."

Charlotte:
*Meanwhile, in my childhood bedroom, I AM IN ABSOLUTE HYSTERICS!!!*

Angela:
"..." *Knocks on the door.*

Charlotte:
"Ah! Angie! Come in!"

Angela:
*Enters.*
*Is hit with flashbacks.*

Charlotte:
"You remember now too, don't you?"

Angela:
"...I always did... Just... didn't put two and two together... I um. Closed off a lot of childhood memories."
*Brings a memory file to the surface of the two of them as kids.*

Charlotte:
"I can't believe we both lost our memories of the past..."

Angela:
"No, we didn't. You lost yours. I buried mine."

Charlotte:
"Semantics?"

Angela:
"Well, mine was deliberate."

Charlotte:
*Sigh...*
"AH! Right! I was freaking out over something else!"

Angela:
"So... Moving off our horrible families... Yeah."

Charlotte:
"I'm stitching my own wedding dress and... IT'S NOT PERFECT LIKE IT NEEDS TO BE!! TODAY HAS TO BE PERFECT! WE ONLY GET ONE SHOT AT THIS!"

Angela:
"...Charlotte. It doesn't."

Charlotte:
"But... It does..."

Angela:
"I know, it's a big thing, but. You saw MY wedding. That was FAR from perfect."

Charlotte:
"I want Blip to remember this day forever... Even after I'm gone..."

Angela:
"...Ah there it is... Charlotte. You realize I'm on the other side of that scenario myself right? I'm functionally immortal. And Jack... is very accident prone."

Charlotte:
"...Yeah. I just..."

Angela:
"If you spend your present worried about your future then what's the point of having one? That was supposed to be motivational but it seems more dark..."

Charlotte:
"...The future, huh?"
"..."
"You're right. I shouldn't worry about it."

Angela:
*Grins smugly.* "Worst case we stick you in a robot body. Seems to be a common trend with our family."

Charlotte:
*I wrap my arms around Angela and bring her in close...* "...Thank you."

Angela:
*Looks down at Charlotte's clothing choices.* "Oh Charlie honey... Please tell me you're not wearing high-tops with a wedding dress."

Charlotte:
"...What's wrong with that?"

Not much later, everyone has taken their seats in the extravagantly decorated courtyard. EVERYTHING is blue and pink. Blip stands atop the altar, with Jack at his side as he awaits his bride.

Jack:
*Fiddles with the Egg BEAT-R on his hip.*

Blip:
"...Why do I feel like I've eaten a few too many Christmas nougats?"

Jack:
"Because you did. About ten minutes ago? You cleaned out my satchel's candy compartment."

Blip:
"Ah, yes. To calm my nerves."

Jack:
"Yeah, well. You're at least adjusting to being mortal easier than most."

Blip:
"...It is strange. But I wouldn't have it any other way. I'm free."
*The digital sky grows dark... Then a bright pink spotlight shoots from a star in the heavens onto the courtyard manor door...*
*Gulp.*

Charlotte:
*The door swings open... Standing there, in a dress of her own creation, is Mrs. Charlotte Blip...*

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Blip:
"..."
"Jack, I think I'm dying."

Jack:
"I'll be sure to bury your remains in a caramel box."

Charlotte:
*I make my way to the altar and stand across from Blip. Aww... He's so flustered.*

Angela:
*Stands opposite to Jack... holding her shotgun.*

Blip:
"You look..."

Charlotte:
"Don't say that out loud. You can tell me later."

Blip:
*I laugh awkwardly.*

Shuku:
*Shuku takes center stage.* "Ahem. Who gives this woman to be wed?"

Basilio:
"Well she already did it without consulting us, but I guess her mother and I."

Shuku:
"If anyone has any objections, speak the words now or hold them forever (a long time)."

Liz:
(Since when is Shuku an ordained minister?)

Shuku:
"All in favor, show of hands, please!"

Marco:
*Confusedly raises his hand.*

Luna:
*Raises both hands.*

Liz:
*Raises her hand while giving Shuku a "What are you doing?!?" look.*

Basilio:
*Raises his hand, smiling disingenuously.*

Shinju:
*Raises her hand, yawning.*

Devon:
*Does not raise his hand, but does not object either.*

Shuku:
"The vows! The vows! It's time to say the vows!"

Blip:
"Ah! Yes! I'll go first!"
*Ahem.* "Charlotte Anne... From the day I was brought into this world, I have loved you more than caramel candy. You mean more to me than a hundred chocolate bars! Even GLITCHES are NOTHING compared to the love you inspire in me! I dedicate my human life to being your biggest fan and best friend, and I vow to never leave your side."

Charlotte:
"Bliiiiip... More than caramels?!?"

Blip:
"Of course."

Charlotte:
"Well. My vows are sweeter than yours!"

Blip:
"Bet."

Charlotte:
"Mister Blip... What can I say about you that I haven't whispered in your ear a million times already? You make my life worth living. You're my everything and my favoritest favorite part of me. You inspire me to want to protect the world you love. Which is why I have to protect you. You are *my* world. I love you, Blip."

Blip:
*Holding back tears.* "AHHHHHH! I LOVE YOU TOO!!!"

Shuku:
"The lovely couple has decided to forgo rings in favor of matching leather bracelets. Now exchange."

Blip:
*We take each other's hands and exchange the bracelets. Mine is black with a white buckle, and hers is white with a black buckle.*

Shuku:
"With these bracelets you are now wedded. Officially. Now kiss."

Charlotte:
*I take the initiative and pull Blip into a dip, kissing him.*

Blip:
*Caught off guard but not complaining.*

Shuku:
"May Shuku present to you, Mister and Missus Blip!"

Blip:
*Instead of running down the aisle, we blip away.*

Shuku:
"Thank you all for coming. Please enjoy the spaghetti dinner prepared by the good chef Marco."

Marco:
"That's-a me! A-Marco! I'm-a a chef now!"

Luna:
"Is it sad this was the nicest wedding I've been to? Granted, I crashed most of the others."

Jack:
"No, it's not given it was more peaceful than mine..." *Is still suspicious that this went off without a hitch.*

Meanwhile, on the manor rooftop, overlooking the ceremony but out of view...

Jayden:
"How sickening... When do we get to destroy them?"

Valtron:
"All in due time..."

Hey! The Blip's wedding happened! And it went surprisingly well! Right, Baxter?

Baxter:
Still get the feeling something is... off.

It's fine as is, don't touch it.

Baxter:
*Hides Metal Sonic behind his back.*

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## Characters

*In order of appearance:*

* Hannah Dash
* Jack Beakton
* Angela Beakton
* Sonny Flame
* Roxanne "Roxie" Whitmore
* Blip
* Charlotte Blip
* Shuku
* Sasha Cat
* Devon Mathers
* Luna Nousagi
* Kaguya "Liz" Nousagi
* Basilio Mathers
* Shinju Mathers
* Jabber
* Marco J. Marco
* Jayden Night
* Valron

## Participants

* HannahDash
* GasglowJones
* Captainclay55