The Warden Lives!

In this Our World story, Jack returns to Raven Haven after his fake death.

This is a transcript from Discord.

## Story

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We now open to the delightfully wretched hive of scum and villainy known as Raven Haven shortly after we saw its warden and his... mostly deadness.
Where in the town center the news of Jack's passing has caused panic. Well, because he hasn't exactly made it back yet. And unfortunately another Beakton has decided to take matters into their own hands in calming things down.

Diana:
*Stands up on top of a market stall to get where everyone can see her.* "Everyone! May I 'ave your attention please! Now I know yare all upset and bebothered by Jack's passin'. Heaven knows I of all people should be troubled. But now is not the time fer panic! Now is the time to move forward to a bright future! One where we no longer need to hide behind ou--"

Ted:
"Now 'old on a darn minute lady. We ain't hiding here. We're here because it's SAFE. And I ain't turning my back on what Beakton helped us make. And if you think for one SECOND that we're gonna follow YOU in his absence. You got another thing coming!"

Blip:
"Jack cannot be dead! We had a chess match planned for this afternoon!"

Ted:
"Even if he is! According to the pirates code, the ownership goes to his missus or his first mate. And... no offense Blip lad but I'm quite glad Miss Angela is alive. I don't think I could handle you in charge."

Charlotte:
"Hey! I'll have you know my hubby is a great leader! He'd make this town the most fun place on Mobius if he were in charge!... But yeah, I agree."

Blip:
*Awkward smile.*
"Where is Angela anyway?!"

Diana:
*Growls.* "Don't you people get it?! There's no way in Hades that lass is gonna run things here! Heck, she'd likely turn you all in to the coppers! And I am not suggesting that I be in charge... There's someone else who I had in mind..."

Ted:
"And that is?"

Diana:
*Smiles wickedly.*
*But is interrupted by the arrival of Jack's ship into the port.*

Blip:
"AH! SEE?! What did I tell you?!"

Ted:
"Ha! Nice try ya ol' witch! I knew ol' Ange wouldn't bail on us!"

Everyone disperses and approaches the ship to hear what happened to their warden, except for Diana who stands there fuming for a few seconds before following the lot. The ship's loading ramp opens and the crowd gasps as they see a familiar form step out.

Jack:
"...What's everyone lookin' at me for?"

Ted:
"Well, it's not every day ya see a dead man standing in front of ya..."

Jack:
"Yeah... It's complicated. But long story short. I'm alright. It's gonna be business as usual lads... You uh, may go about your business... I know I've got a lot to catch up with myself still..."

The crowd happily disperses.

Jack:
"Yeesh word travels fast..."

Angela:
*Climbs down and pats Jack on the shoulder.* "Jack, I told you, it's been a whole week."

Charlotte:
*Squees with excitement before grabbing Jack and Angela in a psychokinetic hug.*

Jack:
"Good to see you too Charlotte..."

Blip:
"So? How's about that game?"

Jack:
"..." *Smiles.* "Sure... Though I may be better at it now..."
*Kisses Angela on the cheek before walking off with Blip.*

Charlotte:
"What happened?"

Angela:
*Is grinning wildly.*

Charlotte:
"Why is Jack a robot now?"

Angela:
*Sigh.* "You picked up on that fast."

Charlotte:
"I tried to read his mind... I got a bunch of static. He must not be used to it yet..."

Angela:
"...No he's not... I'm not used to it either."

Charlotte:
"Did... he actually die?"

Angela:
"I'm not for certain... I know he at least lost consciousness... and a lot of blood... Then his heart stopped..."

Charlotte:
"..."
"Angie... I'm pretty sure that's dead."

Snively:
*Walks up about that time.* "Only mostly dead."

Charlotte:
*Charlotte throws a sharp look at Snively.*

Snively:
"Thankfully he still had enough life clinging still that I was able to perform an emergency roboticization. ...Right... Introductions... Dr. Julian Snively Robotnik. Um, don't be alarmed by the last name I have no connections to my uncle. Go ahead and read my mind if you wish to confirm."

Charlotte:
"Hmmmm... Okay. I guess you're alright."

Angela:
"I had been... talking to Snively about a project when we got the call from Rouge about Jack..."

Snively:
"Well, I'll leave you two females to your... emotions."
*Exits the scene awkwardly.*

Charlotte:
"That's crazy... But I guess that's life for us, huh?"

Angela:
"...Charlotte... You know exactly what the project was... Remember what I said about... not being able to handle not having Jack around..."

Charlotte:
"..."
"So it was a convenient coincidence..."

Angela:
"I... Yes... I was going to get everything in order and then present the idea to Jack... But given his state I didn't give him the option... I didn't want to be more alone Charlotte... The more I thought about losing him the more it hurt."

Charlotte:
"Yeah... I know how you feel. In more ways than one I guess."

Angela:
"Yeah... A-Anyways..."
*Smiles.* "I like the new haircut."

Charlotte:
"Aw, thanks! I thought it was time I stopped hiding my scar..."

Angela:
"Yeah. Um. What caused that anyway... if you don't mind me asking?"

Charlotte:
"The scar? Um... I think it was when I joined the IGN... They tried to extract my power..."

Angela:
"...Ah. Those creeps again."

Charlotte:
"Those memories are still foggy..."

Angela:
"Well. I dunno about you but I could use a break after... everything."
*Looks at her internal clock to see the time.*
"I may regret saying this but... Remember that old anime you tried to get me to watch with you when we were kids but insisted that the original Japanese dub was better?"

Charlotte:
"Which one?"

Angela:
"The one with the magical girl who fights aliens in a robot suit I think?"

Charlotte:
"AH! That one! Pretty Princess Power Protector!"

Angela:
"Well, guess what language I downloaded into my system this week..."

Charlotte:
*OwO*

Angela:
"You thinking what I'm thinking?"

Charlotte:
"I still have the VHS back home. I can go grab it!"

Angela:
"Awesome. I'll get things set up at the house."

Charlotte:
"Heehee!" *Charlotte excitedly rushes off to Cyberspace.*

Many days later... [actually, just one] Jack's working on cleaning the outside of the ship since Charlotte and Angela have been binge watching a LOT of old anime lately and he had no idea what was going on in any of it so he decided to just stay away from the house.

Jack:
*Whistling the rake hornpipe.*

Suddenly a small jet appears in view.

Jack:
*Jack focuses his sight on the jet and spots a logo on the side of it.*
*Growls.* "GLACIA..."
*Rushes to the ship's gun turret and powers it on only for the radio to begin beeping.*

Johnny:
"Attention Raven Haven. This is Agent Johnny Thunder. I wish to speak with your leader."

Jack:
*Rolls his eyes and picks up the call.* "JOHNNY! How the heck did you find this place?!"

Johnny:
"...You're joking right? You realize I was stationed here for two months right?"

Jack:
"...That I did not... But that doesn't explain. Why are you in MY airspace."

Johnny:
"I was hoping you'd be willing to take a couple of desserts aboard your crew."

Jack:
"...Deserters?"

Johnny:
"Right. What did I say?"

Jack:
"Desserts. I mean Blip would be game for that one. ...Meet me at the jungle edge... We'll talk there."

Johnny:
"Aye aye captain."

Jack:
"Don't call me that please..."

Later... Jack approaches the landed jet and awaits its passengers' departure.

Jack:
"...Thunder..."

Johnny:
*Climbs out of the cockpit.* "Ayy good to see you're still with us Jack." *Shakes Jack's hand.*

Jack:
"Sooo... Where's these desserts you got with you? Gah dang it now I'm doing it."

Topaz:
*Exits the jet and approaches.*
"Hello Beakton... Been a while."

Jack:
"Sammy... It has indeed."

Johnny:
"...I thought your name was René?"

Topaz:
"A woman can have multiple names Thunder..."

Jack:
"So the two GUN agents from the Adabat incident... decided to join with me of all people."

Johnny:
"Well, no offense but our options weren't exactly the best. Also Rouge recommended us get up with you."

Jack:
"Ah... And where is the bat now?"

Topaz:
"Well from her text this morning... In Mazuri taking advantage of the death of its leader."

Jack:
"Yeah I would send my respects to Adabat but I don't think it'd go over well. Anyway... Welcome to the team then..."

Johnny:
"Have the other Rangers made it here? I assume they bailed as well..."

Johnny:
"...No actually. You're... the only ones who have so far..."

Topaz:
"Really? The other Rangers at least know you're alive right?"

Jack:
*Is awkwardly silent.*

Topaz:
"Oh my word... Beakton. You seriously haven't even told them?!"

Jack:
"I think it's best if they don't know..."

Johnny:
"Nuts to that. I'm gonna call them."

Jack:
"NO! I mean... Now's not a good time... for me. I need to gather my words first... Figure out what I'm going to say... and do... It's gonna take some time..."

Topaz:
*Kneels down by Jack and places a hand on his shoulder.* "Well. If you need someone to vouch for you, we'll be here. After all, only a few of us really know what happened that night in Adabat." *Winks.*

Jack:
"Yeah... Right... You two better get on back to town... And um. Ditch the GLACIA jackets we uh, don't do that here."

Johnny:
"...Would this be a bad time to mention I brought something of yours with us?"

Jack:
"Oh?"

Johnny:
*Tosses Jack the keys as he and Topaz walk off.* "It's in the trunk."

Jack:
*Opens the cargo area to find...*
*His Burning Suit...*
*Smiles evilly.* "Oh Pigtails is probably losing her mind right now."

Well, the Beakton Empire is rising... But who was Diana wanting to have in charge?
*Looks around.* Alright screw it. Time for a spoiler scene for something that won't happen for ages.
Deep within the island of Raven Haven.

Diana:
"THAT BLOODY IDIOT! HOW DID HE SURVIVE?!"

Black Death:
"Patience Diana my love... We will have our chance yet..."

Diana:
"Yes... But when?"

Black Death:
"You cannot rush perfection... And that is exactly what this plan is..."
*The two gaze at a tube in the center where a red and gray creature sits in stasis.*

Diana:
"You're right... He'll have his day soon enough..."

Alright. I'm gonna go shower now... That was gross.

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## Characters

*In order of appearance:*

* Diana Beakton
* Bartender Ted
* Blip
* Charlotte Blip
* Jack Beakton
* Angela Beakton
* Snively Robotnik
* Johnny Thunder
* René Topaz
* Black Death

## Participants

* GasglowJones
* Captainclay55