Zappy didn't understand, Zappenshire was dead. He would never again have a grasp over them, pulling them apart like candy floss and forcing them to kill one another like some sick twisted game. The four remaining Zappies kept their eyes out for a corpse but nothing was found. Something just wasn't right. Zappurr was given a proper burial just like the others and Zapz was in so much shock he didn't even make eye contact with anyone shortly after. Zappy and Zaptina began to have second thoughts about sticking around on Goorak.
We're not spending another day on this loogie ridden rock from hell! We'll all getting out of here! I'll use my ears and tail and we'll fly back to Namasis. Sure, it may be tiring and it may be grueling and my arms might break off from carrying you all but I say we take our chances in space!
Zaptina shook her head yes as did Zapz and Zapworm as they prepared to depart, but out of the corner of Zappy's eye, he saw a set of blue hands emerging from over the cliff. He knew in a moment who it was and as he ran over to Zappenshire, he prepared to knock him back down into the green sea, but he paused in his tracks. Something was vastly different and it took Zappy off guard. Zappenshire got to his feet, but he wasn't the same. He opened his mouth to talk but his voice was far different than it was before, a lot softer.
What happened? Where am I? Is he gone?
Zappy was puzzled yet again.
Who the hell are you? What are you talking about?
Zappenshire looked around, confused and baffled. It was almost like he lost all his memories or perhaps, he got all his memories back! When his eyes caught a glimpse of Zapworm, he ran towards the tiny creature in a furious rampage. Zaptina covered him in her hands and Zappenshire tried to get him out, causing him to slip through her fingers and fall on the ground where he squirmed away under a rock. Zaptina was very upset.
What do you want with Zapworm? He hasn't done anything, he's just a tiny insect!
Zappenshire gazed at Zaptina as if he was going to swallow her whole.
That little twerp had me under his control! He used some sort of mind control serum on me and used me as his slave for God knows how long!
Zappy couldn't for the life of him come to believe that such a little creature was capable of such mayhem.
You mean to tell me that a small caterpillar who doesn't even have any limbs was able to put you under some sort of mind control and force you to do his bidding?
Zappenshire continued.
It's true. He made it seem like I was the one doing all those horrible things on the moon when it was him all along. He made me out to be some sort of mass murderer obsessed with killing everyone and everything, but now I've come back to my senses thanks to you.
And he amiably shook Zappy's hand.
I'm Ando by the way, one of the last of the Blue Sentarons! My people and I were the prime inhabitants on the moon until those pesky Zapworms came around and took over!
Zappy couldn't believe what was unfolding but he was starting to put two and two together. He looked like he had just swallowed a porcupine.
So you're just a smokescreen? You're not really a bloodthirsty maniac who wants us all dead?
Ando replied.
Certainly not, I wouldn't harm a lunar fly! That Zapworm is one hell of a manipulator, a straight up nasty string puller. Why, he even forced my own people to kill one another!
All the Zappies froze in place. Zappy couldn't believe what he was hearing.
And how exactly did he do that?
Ando explained.
He waited until it was nightfall. His little shenanigans only work when you're sleeping. He latches himself onto the back of your spinal cord, taking control of your body and forcing you to commit whatever heinous deeds he has in store.
Everybody nearly crapped themselves. Everything they thought was true turned out to be a hoax. The whole Zappenshire ordeal was orchestrated by Zapworm. HE WAS THE CULPRIT! Zaptina quickly lifted the rock Zapworm wiggled under but he wasn't there! Everybody searched and searched until they saw him, the little devil, perched atop a rock pile and in his wormy mitts, IT WAS THE RING! Everybody was gobsmacked. Zapworm had the ring the entire time. For the first time, he spoke clear and proper english, his voice sounding very similar to that of Zappenshire.
Yes, it was me! I put on the whole cute and innocent little worm thing and created that Zappenshire character to throw you all off. I've been holding you all here on this planet for one specific reason, to kill each and every one of you one at a time.
Zapz threw his arms in the air.
Why? Why did you have to resort to killing?
Zapworm laughed.
Why, as Zappenshire said, there can only be ONE Zappy and I intend to be him! Soon, I will use this ring to travel the multiverse and kill all the other Zappies until I, Zapworm am the only Zappy in existence, in all existences in every universe!
Zaptina couldn't believe she used to think Zapworm was cute.
No, you will do no such thing. You're just a little maggot, we can squash you in no time flat and your plans will be thwarted!
Zapworm leaped off the rocks.
Hehehehe!!! I'd like to see you try. I could have killed all of you in one fatal swoop but I like to have fun with my prey before offing them! I'm going back home to MY moon. No longer will I be another Zapworm in the crowd, I will be THEE Zapworm!
And he turned his head to face Ando.
Are you coming? I need a puppet to act through!
Ando stepped forward. He looked down at his evil master and put his hands on his hips.
I'm through being your slave, Zapworm! I'm through with you. You're not going to be harming anyone and anything EVER AGAIN!
And without a second thought, Ando stomped down hard on Zapworm, squashing him to a fine paste. He squashed him so hard, all that remained was the ring and a glob of rancid smelling toothpaste looking goo. Ando picked up the ring and handed it to Zappy.
I'm sorry about all this!
Zappy patted Ando on the shoulder.
I'm sorry we blamed you for everything! Hopefully, when you get back home, you can finally put things right!
With the ring in hand, Zappy prepared to conjure up a portal, but something was happening nearby. The gooey remains of Zapworm started bubbling over. Everyone watched in horror as the goo formed a snake like body and continued doubling and doubling in size until a head formed and four eyes poked through. Zapworm was still alive and ready to kill everyone in one fatal swoop just like he said.
I'm not just any ordinary worm you know! I am THEE WORM! I AM THE GOD OF WORMS!
And a fierce battle between Zapworm and the remaining Zappies unfolded. Zappy pummeled the enemy like a kamikaze until Zapworm ensnared him with his lengthy tail. Zaptina tried to help her mate by hurling rocks at Zapworm, even hitting him straight in one of his eyes, but she was quickly pushed aside as Zapworm continued constricting Zappy and cutting his air off. Finally, Zapz stepped in, bludgeoning the worm with his hammer and knocking him unconscious. Zappy worked his way out of his grasp as he ran up and hugged Zaptina tightly.
Your hugs are magical, sweetheart!
Zapz took notice that Zapworm was coming to and prepared to bash his head in, but as he lifted his hammer to deliver the blows, Zapworm caught Zapz in his mouth, biting down on him hard. Zappy and Ando tried to help him out, but it was too late. Zapworm's dagger like teeth penetrated Zapz's torso and he was sent tumbling back down to the ground mortally wounded. Zappy and Zaptina stood by his side as he took his last breaths.
I'm glad we could have this time together my friends. I know I'm going to a great place where the others are. I'll see you soon....
Zappy and Zaptina comforted one another as Zapz passed on. Aside from the evil Zapworm and Ando, they were the only Zappies left from the original pack. It was all up to them to set things right and end Zapworm's wrath. Ando was getting strangled by his master and as he gasped for air, he hurled the ring to Zappy who came up with a heck of an idea. He turned to Zaptina.
The Multipus said that this ring could take us anywhere in the multiverse. What if we open a portal and send that sucker flying smack dab in the face of a sun.
Zaptina smiled.
I love the way your mind works!
Ando continued to tussle with Zapworm and the villain prepared to bite down on him just as he did Zapz but before he could, he found himself surrounded by a blue light. A portal had emerged around him and as he was in close proximity to a star, it began burning and searing his skin. Ando was broken free from his grasp and all three of them pushed with all their might, pushing the evil Zapworm closer and closer towards the sun. Zapworm tried to get everyone off of him but Zappy got hold of Zapz's hammer and smashed him right over the head. Zapworm went plummeting down into the sun's fiery surface, burning away into nothingness as the portal closed. It was finally over. Zappy, Zaptina and Ando embraced tightly as the clouds above them began to form the shape of the Multipus.
Congratulations, Zappy! You have completed your greatest trial. Now, you must use the ring to put everyone back in their proper realities.
Then Zappy frowned. There were only two Zappies left after Zapworm's purge. If only he had gotten the ring sooner and sent everyone else back before they were murdered.
It's alright, your friends are safe here with me. They are quite pleased you lived up to your promise!
And the three looked up in astonishment at the site of five glowing ghosts, shimmering and shining in their afterlife robes. They smiled down on the trio as they faded away into the next life. Zappy and the others were sad they were gone but they would surely never be forgotten in this realm or any realm.
Ando bid Zappy and Zaptina goodbye as he opened the portal back to his Namasis. They wished him luck in restoring the moon to it's former glory and finally making something out of his life, free from the evil Zapworm's mind control.
I'll do my best, friends, and thanks a million times over. I'll never forget you guys!
He blew a kiss as he walked through the portal and it closed shortly after. Finally, it was just Zappy and Zaptina. Zappy handed the ring to Zaptina. She held it in her hands for a brief moment and then handed it back to Zappy.
I don't wanna go back. I'm so much happier when I'm with you, Zappy. I....I love you....
Zappy wrapped his arms around her.
I know.
The two embraced for several moments, hugging for dear life until they made eye contact and kissed once more. But Zappy quickly cut the kiss short.
But you have kids, a husband that loves you. You may not realize it, you may not even feel it sometimes but they do. I'm sure whatever you're going through with them, it will eventually blow over. You need to go back to them. The kids need their mother and your husband needs his wife.
Zaptina bursted into tears.
I....I.....I don't know what to say.....I...I really do...
Zappy cut her off.
I'm sorry, Zaptina, but it's the right thing to do. I surely am grateful for the time we spent together and I wouldn't trade it for all the divine powers in the universe. Think of me, think of what I said and it will all turn out right in the end!
So Zaptina opened that portal. She tearfully stepped through and took one last look at Zappy. Zappy smiled and before he knew it, Zaptina was smiling too. Their teary eyes were locked on each other until the portal evaporated and...and Zappy was the only Zappy left on Goorak. He put on the ring, waved his hand in a circular motion and conjured a portal. Before he knew it, a familiar setting emerged on the other side of the gateway and with great excitement, he leaped through it.
Zappy was home, but where the heck were his friends?
Zappy is finally back on Namasis but his friends are out looking for him on the Wacky Worlds! Find out what happens next time!
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