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I should also let you know that this chapter is based on Amphibia Season 2, episode 6. With episodes 3, 4 & 5 having little to no differences from canon.

With that out of the way, I hope you enjoy the chapter.

It's been a while since the Scorpaleo incident as Sprig was looking at the map.

Sprig: Do-do-do, Newtopia! Ah, I can't believe it. It's been a long journey, but we're finally almost there.

He says only to realize that Anne wasn't paying attention, the young mutant staring at the photo of her, Sasha and Marcy. Sasha being on the left with her hand held up in a peace sign, Marcy on the right with a smile on her face with a slight blush while Anne was in the middle with a hand around Sasha's shoulder and her other hand around Marcy's waist.

Sprig: Anne?

Anne: Huh? Yeah?

Sprig: I thought you'd be more excited.

Anne: Sorry. I am excited to be so close to Newtopia and all, but . . . we've been traveling for weeks and we haven't found any signs of Marcy anywhere.

Sprig: Well, maybe that's a good thing. Your last friend was kind of . . . totally evil.

He says, to which Anne gives him a glare.

Anne: Hey. Sasha isn't evil. She might've sided with the toads, but she's still my friend. And if Sasha ended up in Amphibia, then chances are that Marcy's here too. And trust me, Marcy's completely different from Sasha. She's harmless, really. She's a super smart, super oblivious, pro gaming, dungeons and dragons loving dork. Plus she's insanely clumsy and I've always had to be there to protect her.

Sprig: Wow, that must be horrible.

Anne: Nah, not really. I never minded being there for her, I guess I just like to think of myself as her personal knight in shining armor . . . like in one of those fairy tails.

Sprig: You mean the one where the knight and the princess kiss at the end?

Anne: Yeah . . .

She says, not paying attention to Sprig as her mind was currently set on Marcy.

Sprig: Really? Wait, are you and Marcy a couple?

Anne: Yeah-wait, what?! No!

She yelled with a blush on her face.

Sprig: But you like her, don't you?

Anne: W-What?! I . . . you . . . !

Sprig: So it's true?

Anne: Shut the hell up, Sprig!

Sprig: It's a yes or no, Anne.

Anne: Drop it.

She says, popping her claws out only for Polly to open the hatch.

Polly: Guys! Get up here!

She said as the two climbed to the top of the wagon, their eyes widening as Anne and Sprig got off the wagon and ran towards the edge of a cliff to see a great city of sorts in the distance.

Hop Pop: There she is, gang. Newtopia. If there's a way to get you home, it's in this cit-

He was cut off by Anne putting a finger to his froggy lips.

Anne: Hop Pop, don't spoil the moment.

Hop Pop: Sorry. It sure is beautiful, ain't it?

He said as they all stared at Newtopia in awe for several minutes before making their way down to the shallow water that goes up to their ankles.

They then made their way to the city gates as Anne takes a deep breath.

Anne: Hey! Anybody home?!

She yelled, to which a batch several stories up on the gate opens as a blue newt pops his head out.

Newt: You can't come in, Newtopia's closed.

Anne: The fuck do you mean it's closed?

Newt: I mean it's closed to all outsiders.

Polly: What the hell, bro!?

Hop Pop: Polly!

Polly: Hey, if Anne can swear all she wants, then why can't I?!

Anne: Why is the city closed anyway?

Newt: Because of the barbari-ants. Good luck out there.

He says before closing the hatch.

Anne: The fuck is a barbari-ant?

Hop Pop: Beats me. Ain't got those in the valley.

He said as Sprig scoffs.

Sprig: So they just closed the place because of a few little ants?

He says before they all heard the screeches of an animal, looking to see a giant ant charging towards them.

Anne: Oh shit!

She says, popping her claws out and charging in before stabbing the ant in the head, killing it.

But suddenly, the ground started to shake and in just a few seconds, several barbari-ants had dug their way up and out of the ground.

Anne: Dammit!

She says, her and the Plantars readying themselves for a fight only for several sacks to hit the water, splashing a strange liquid in a protective ring around the plantars.

Anne was confused by this before hearing an arrow being shot, the young mutant noticing that said arrow was flaming, making the strange liquid light the water on fire, repelling the barbari-ants as they all fled back underground.

They all then looked up on the city wall to see a hooded figure firing a rope with a crossbow.

The figure then zip lines down the rope towards the Plantars only for the rope to snap as the figure falls face first into the water.

It was at this moment that Anne retracts her adamantium claws upon catching a familiar scent.

The hooded figure then lifts her head out of the water and coughs.

???: Okay, so Newtopian rope can hold an average human girl for 2.3 seconds.

She says before taking out a notebook as she started writing in it.

???: Maybe I could reinforce the rope with ironspider silk to increase the tensile strength.

Anne: Marcy?

She says, surprising the figure as she removes her hood to reveal that she was indeed Marcy Wu.

Marcy: Anne?

Anne: Marcy!

She says, running and grabbing Marcy in a bear hug.

Marcy: Anne, is it really you?!

Anne: Of course it's me! What other Annes do you know, ya ding dong?! I missed you!

She says as Marcy hugs her back.

Marcy: I missed you too!

Anne: Look at you. That outfit. You're like an amazon warrior queen or something.

Marcy: I know, right? This is real.

She says, motioning to the mini crossbow on her wrist.

Marcy: This place is wild. What an adventure! Oh man, I've really grown out here. Come into my own, leveled up, no more clumsy, klutzy Marcy. Can you believe it?

Anne: Uh, Mar-Mar?

Marcy: Yeah?

Anne: Your cloak's on fire.

She said as Marcy realized this was true, panicking as Anne held her down.

Anne: Dude, just put it in the water.

She says, removing the cape and putting out the flames in the shallow waters.

Hop Pop: So, Anne, this is one of your friends?

Anne: Yeah. Guys, meet Marcy. We've been BFFs since preschool.

Marcy: Oh my gosh, who are these cuties? Are they your adoptive frog family? Did they find you and take you in? I love the found-family trope!

She says before going on about her favorite JRPG game, measuring Hop Pop's head and correctly guessing he's from Wartwood, analyzing Polly and estimating that the tadpole's legs will come out within two months.

She then says hello to Sprig before asking if he was poisonous due to his pink skin, which the young frog honestly did not know.

Anne: Earth to Mar-Mar?

She says, putting a hand on Marcy's shoulder.

Marcy: Yeah?

Anne: I'm glad to see you geeking out again, but can you help us get into the city? They won't let us in.

Marcy: No can do, Anne. Those gates will stay closed until the barbari-ants are defeated. Luckily, we've got a plan. Come on!

She says before running off as Anne and the Plantars followed her.

Sprig: Your girlfriend sure is nice.

Anne: Yeah-hey! She is NOT my girlfriend!

Sprig: Sure she isn't and I'm sure she doesn't know you're a mutant either.

He says sarcastically before noticing the guilty look on Anne's face.

Sprig: Wait, she doesn't know about your powers?

Anne: No, she does not.

Sprig: But how? Why haven't you told her? I thought she was your childhood bestie?

Anne: She is, but I can't let her know I'm a mutant.

Sprig: But you showed Sasha your powers, why not with Marcy?

Anne: That's different, I had to use my powers or Sasha and the toads would've killed Hop Pop. Besides, you know damn well why I can't tell Marcy. Assuming you've ever paid attention to a word I've said about mutants?

Sprig: Ah. Gotcha. But still, I think you should tell her.

He said as they approached a large tent, with Marcy poking her head in.

Marcy: Sup Triple B?

Bartley: Ah, master Marcy.

A hooded purple newt says standing beside two other hooded newts before Anne and the Plantars entered behind Marcy.

Bartley: Oh, are you lost?

Marcy: No, they're with me. The Plantars traveled here all the way from the valley.

She says before Hop Pop and Sprig each ate a fly followed by Polly letting out a loud burp.

Bartley: Ah. Welcome dirty peasants.

Anne: Hey. Don't start.

She says, annoyed by what the newt had just said.

Marcy: And this is my friend, Anne.

She says before Anne pokes her cheek.

Marcy: Ow?

Anne: Sorry, just still can't believe you're here.

She says before gently grabbing Marcy in a headlock and giving her a noogie, making Marcy laugh.

Marcy: Anne, quit it.

She says with a smile as Anne lets go of her.

Anne: Okay, okay, keep doing what you're doing.

Bartley: You'll be glad to hear we've agreed on a battle strategy.

Branson: What!?

Blair: We've agreed on nothing!

Marcy: Well, no worries, I think I got it figured out. Anne, do you remember when we studied insect migration patterns in biology class?

Anne: Nope.

Marcy: Since the weather warmed up, those ants have been sending scouting parties deeper into our territory. In fact, I predict a full-scale invasion is just around the corner. The King has asked me to stop them before they turn Newtopia into a giant anthill.

Sprig: Wait, you work directly for the King of Amphibia?

Marcy: Uh-huh.

Sprig: So cool.

Anne: I didn't even know you guys had a King.

Hop Pop: Well, duh! We're not anarchists, Anne.

Polly: Speak for yourself.

Anne: So what's the plan?

Marcy: We're gonna sneak behind enemy lines and drive the ant queen away. With her gone, the rest should retreat.

Sprig: How're we gonna do that?

Marcy: Check it out.

She says, showing them yellow-brown colored mushrooms as Polly gasps.

Polly: Boom Shrooms?!

She says with excitement.

Marcy: Not quite. These are Stink Shrooms.

Polly: Oh. Carry on.

She says unenthusiastically.

Marcy: They're designed to release pheromones that should drive the Queen away instantly. But we will have to fight our way through a bloodthirsty horde of ants.

Polly: My interest has been restored.

Marcy: We'll have to be extra careful. If one thing goes wrong-

Anne: We're fucked?

Marcy: Very much, yes.

Anne: I don't know, Marbles. This sounds pretty dangerous. Why don't you leave the mission to me? I can take these ants.

Marcy: Ugh. Come on, Anna Banana. I'll be fine. I've changed, remember?

Anne: Your cape's on fire again.

She says before Marcy and the newts started panicking only for Anne to remove the cloak and literally stomp the fire out.

Marcy: Anne, trust me. I can handle this. Now let's get going. Mission, engage!

She says before running out the tent with Anne letting out a worried sigh as she and the Plantars followed her.

After some time they made it to what seems to be a cave entrance as Marcy was looking at her notebook.

Marcy: Okay, we should be arriving there short-

She was cut off by Anne stopping her before she'd fall in.

Marcy: Thanks, Anne. Let's go!

Anne: Just let me go first, okay?

She says before leading them into the cave.

Anne: All right, if we can just stay in this formation-wait!

She says before Marcy goes on ahead of everyone else.

Marcy: This is gonna be a cinch, guys. Trust me, I know these tunnels better than any-ONE!

She yelled as she was about to fall down a hole only for Anne to grab her hand, pulling her up as Marcy lets out a chuckle.

Marcy: Thanks. Okay! Note to self: Do not step in holes.

Anne: Marcy, seriously, just let me handle this. You'll be safer in the back.

Sprig: I gotta say, I do feel pretty safe back here.

He says before Anne catches a scent, her eyes widened before tackling Sprig just before a barbari-ant could get him.

They soon found themselves surrounded by several barbari-ants as Anne takes out a blue tennis racquet she used back home, readying herself for a fight alongside the Plantars.

Anne: Marcy, stay close! . . . Marcy?

She says before noticing that Marcy wasn't paying attention, observing some strange plants.

Marcy: Oh fuck!

She says before fighting off the barbari-ants with the tennis racquet.

After a few seconds, she noticed two of the ants charging towards Marcy to which the young mutant smashes their skulls with her adamantium knuckled fists.

Anne: Marcy! What the hell are you doing!?

She yells before getting back to fighting the ants for a little longer.

Marcy: Guys, this way!

She says before throwing a purple potion towards the rocky wall, blowing a hole in it as everyone races into it.

Marcy then quickly grabs a small sack and throws it into the hole, which explodes and creates purple vines that blocked the entrance.

Marcy: Insta-vines! Bred them myself.

Polly: Uh, guys? A little help here.

The tadpole says as she is trapped behind the insta-vines with the barbari-ants closing in.

The others then quickly tore the insta-vines off as Polly makes it before Marcy uses another bag of insta-vines, blocking the barbari-ants as they left.

Anne: Marcy!

Marcy: Sorry, sorry. But it all turned out okay, right? Anyway, isn't vegetation in Amphibia just the coolest?

Hop Pop: You think vegetables are cool? Marcy, how'd you like to be adopted?

He asks before they continued making their way into the cave as Sprig and Polly take Anne's hand.

Sprig: Anne, why didn't you use your claws?

Polly: Yeah! I could've died back there!

Anne: I'm sorry guys, but you gotta understand that I can't let Marcy know I'm a mutant.

Polly: And why the heck not?!

Sprig: Because humans don't like mutants.

Polly: Oh.

Sprig: But still, Anne, if Marcy is really your best friend, then I'm sure she'd accept you no matter what. I said it before and I'll say it again, you should tell her the truth.

Anne: I . . . I don't know, Sprig. What if she doesn't want to be friends anymore?

Polly: Then I guess you'll have two fake friends.

Sprig: You're not helping, Polly.

He says before they eventually made it to an open area, taking cover as they saw a massive barbari-ant surrounded by dozens of eggs.

Anne: I'm guessing that's the queen?

Marcy: Mhm. Here's the plan. We're gonna have to plant these around so she gets a nose-full. They're set to go off in five minutes, so move quickly. Also, the queen is nearly blind, but hears really well. So be very, very quiet.

She says, handing everyone some stink shrooms before spreading out with Anne staying beside Marcy as she keeps a close eye out for the queen.

Anne then noticed a shift in a rock up on the ceiling and quickly tackles Marcy just in time before the rock could hit her friend.

The noise got the queen's attention as it looks at the rock, but thankfully, Anne was quick enough to hide Marcy and herself behind the rock.

Marcy: Anne, what are you doing?

Anne: Saving you from a rock that was about to crush you!

They whispered.

Marcy: Well, you didn't have to. I was just about to move out of the way myself!

Anne: Like hell you were! I have to protect you. Like I always did back home.

Marcy: But we're not back home, Anne. And I've been doing just fine by myself.

Anne: Yeah, but-

She was interrupted upon hearing screaming as they looked to see a barbari-ant larva attacking Sprig.

This caught the queen's attention as she shoots her tongue out, grabbing Sprig and pulling him into her mouth, swallowing the pink frog whole.

Anne: Sprig! You bitch!!

She yelled as the queen lets out a shriek, calling in reinforcements as more barbari-ants appeared.

Marcy: He's still alive! These bugs take a while to digest their food! Look!

She says before they all started fighting the ants as Anne looks to see light shining from the ceiling, revealing Sprig still alive and moving about in the queen's belly.

Marcy: I can still save him!

Anne: No, I'll do it! You just stay here!

Marcy: Anne, only I've studied barbari-ant bilology! It has to be me!

Anne: No it doesn't! I can handle it, dammit!

They argued while fighting off the barbari-ants.

Marcy: Why won't you just let me go!?

Anne: Because I just got you back, you oblivious moron!

She yelled which surprised Marcy as Anne continued.

Anne: And I . . . don't want to lose you again.

She says, Marcy noticing that Anne looked like she was about to cry.

Marcy: You won't. I promise.

She says with a smile as Anne lets out a chuckle.

Anne: Damn right you promise. Go.

She says before fighting off the barbari-ants while Marcy bounces from ant to ant, eventually bouncing right into the queen's mouth, purposely letting it eat her.

After a few seconds, the queen then spits out Marcy and Sprig.

Marcy then fires her crossbow to a rock and swinging from the rope before the queen cuts the line, making the two fall.

Anne: Shit!

She yelled as she quickly catches Marcy and Sprig.

The queen shrieks as dozens upon dozens of barbari-ants appear, surrounding everybody.

Anne: Fuckin' hell! What now, Marbles?!

Marcy: Three, two, one . . .

She says before all the stink shrooms they planted exploded, releasing a smell that repelled the barbari-ants forcing them and their queen to retreat.

Anne and the others then used this opportunity to run away as they started making their way back to the surface.

Marcy: Hey. Thanks for having my back.

Anne: Not like you needed it. You really have changed, Mar-Mar.

Hop Pop: Your cape's on fire again.

Marcy: What?! Oh come on! There wasn't even any fire this time!

She says before putting the flames out and the gang continued onwards before exiting the cave.

Marcy: Mission success!

She cheers as everyone was glad it was over.

But suddenly the ground started shaking for a few seconds before the barbari-ants emerged from the ground, shrieking.

Anne: Ah shit!

She yells before one of the barbari-ants bites down on Anne's leg, making the young mutant scream as she was lifted into the air and bitten on the head by another ant.

Anne screamed as blood poured from her head and leg as Marcy looked on in horror.

Marcy: No! Anne!

She yelled, about to help her only for the other barbari-ants to stand in her way.

Anne screamed in pain as a third barbari-ant grabbed one of her arms and they began to pull, intending on tearing her apart.

Anne then looked on to see Marcy and the Plantars fighting off dozens of ants.

Sprig: There's too many of them!

Polly: I said it before and I'll say it again! I'm too cute to die!

They yelled as they were being overwhelmed by the ants.

Anne's eyes then widened in horror as one of the ants bit down on Marcy's arm, making her scream in pain.

Anne: Marcy!

She yells before letting out a growl which then turns into a battle cry as she was seeing red.

Anne: You guys are fucking dead!!!

She screamed before popping her adamantium claws out, stabbing and killing the ants that held her.

The queen then lets out a shriek, ordering the others to attack her as Anne goes ape shit, killing barbari-ants left and right as Marcy looks on in shock.

In just under two minutes, Anne finds herself surrounded by dozens of dead ants, covered in their green blood.

Anne then shoots the queen a glare, sending shivers down the large ant's exoskeleton as it retreats underground and leaves the area.

Anne panted as she was starting to calm down.

Marcy: Anne?

Anne froze for a moment before slowly turning to face a shocked Marcy who was observing her claws.

Marcy: Are you . . . a mutant?

Sprig then gives Anne a look, motioning his hands in a way to tell Marcy the truth.

Anne then lets out a sigh as she looks Marcy in the eye.

Anne: Yes, Marcy, it's true. I'm . . . a mutant.

She says, closing her eyes waiting for her response.

Marcy: That's so cool!

She says with excitement as Anne looks at her surprised.

Anne: What?

Marcy: I can't believe it! This is amazing, Anne! Just look at these claws, they're coming right out of your arm!

She says, holding Anne's hand as she observed the claws retract into her friend's body.

Anne: You . . . you're not scared or . . . angry with me?

Marcy: What're you, crazy? You're my best friend, Anne. Why would I be scared or angry at you for being a mutant? Wait, is that why you didn't tell me? Were you afraid I wouldn't want to be friends anymore if I found out?

Anne: Yeah.

Marcy: Oh, Anne . . .

She says, giving the young mutant a big hug.

Marcy: I'd never leave you for that.

She says, her words making Anne cry as she hugs her back.

Sometime later, they were now allowed into Newtopia where they were introduced to Lady Olivia, the King's Royal Advisor.

She welcomed them into the city and barely managed to keep calm as Sprig accidentally broke a statue, hoping they will enjoy their stay before leaving.

Hop Pop: She seems friendly . . . ish.

Anne: You guys mind going on ahead? Marcy and I need to talk in private.

Hop Pop: Can do. Come on, kids.

Sprig: Aw man!

Polly: Ugh!

They complained before Anne and Marcy sat down by a fountain together.

Anne then explained everything to Marcy about her mutant powers, that her dad was the X-Man, Wolverine, that her sister, Laura, was also a mutant and that all her aunts and uncles from Xavier Mansion were all X-Men and all those "magic tricks" they performed on Anne's birthdays were actually their mutant powers.

Marcy: Wow, Anne. Your dad and big sis are one of the X-Men and you're being trained to join them someday! I'm a little jealous. So I'm guessing you haven't found a way home either?

Anne: Nope.

She says before skipping a rock into the fountain.

Anne: It's funny, I've been hoping to find you for so long, but now that I actually found you, I have no idea what to do next.

She said as Marcy lets out a chuckle.

Marcy: I know what you mean. First things first though, we have to find Sasha.

Anne: About that . . . I actually did find Sasha. We . . . had a major fight.

Marcy: No. Was it bad?

Anne: Yeah . . . there might've been some claws against swords, minor explosions-Anyway, I don't know where she is now.

Marcy: Well, even if we find a way home, it's pointless without Sasha.

Anne: So what the hell do we do now?

Marcy: I don't know. Back home, Sasha always decided the plan.

She said which made Anne clench her fists as she stood up.

Anne: Then maybe it's time we made our own decisions.

She says, extending her hand to Marcy.

Marcy: Yeah! It's worked out for us so far, right?

She says, taking Anne's hand as she pulls her up to her feet. Anne couldn't help but smile at Marcy's optimism as a faint blush appears on the young mutant's cheeks.

Marcy: Come on, Anne! Show me that power pose!

She says, to which Anne held her arms across her chest in an X before popping her claws out.

Anne: This good?

Marcy: Heck yeah!

She says before clearing her throat.

Marcy: I'm Marcy Wu!

Anne: And I'm Anne Howlett-Boonchuy!

They said before holding hands in a pose.

Anne & Marcy: And together, we're gonna find Sasha and find a way home!

They said before almost falling, letting out a laugh.

Marcy: Oh my gosh, you gotta tell me everything that happened while you were in Amphibia.

Anne: Heh. All right, Mar-Mar.

She says before they both sat down as Anne started telling Marcy everything she did before coming to Newtopia.

-To be continued-

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