Serene Adventure: The King of Pop
By Brendan Thomas
Rated: EPIC
Summary: On the 20th anniversary of the death of Michael Jackson, Eternal Champion Ted Toss decides to give the world the King of Pop for one last concert.
Foreword: I don't normally do this bur for the sake of this tribute to the King of Pop, I'm putting my full name at the top of every chapter since I am publishing it across multiple social networking sites. I'm not going to explain the characters and the setting beforehand. I believe it to be bad taste to do so when it's much better to give the information during the course of the story. For the few of you who've ready my past work, you will now know when year it is as of the start of my current project, Serene Adventure: Champions—2029.
I wrestled with the idea of giving him a chapter the aforementioned story but then I felt this deserved special attention. I should warn you—I broke several of my own rules to make this work. If you read my previous work you should easily be able to see what I'm talking about. To those unfamiliar with my style of writing, I favor telling stories from the first person but with dozens of characters throughout the story. That's sort of like my trademark and you can expect to see it prevail here.
Disclaimer: I do not, let alone dream to own the rights to Michael Jackson, his legacy and all that he embodies. Much of said rights belong to Epic Records, Sony and as of 6/25/09, Paul McCartney.
This story is dedicated to the King of Pop, Michael Jackson. He spent his life electrifying the world with his music and dance. He may no longer be with us but his legacy will forever endure.
Michal Joseph Jackson
The King of Pop
Born August 27, 1958 in Gary, Indiana
Died June 25, 2009 in Los Angeles, California
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Chapter 1: I Want You Back
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Los Angeles, California: June 25, 2009
“We interrupt today's programming to bring you breaking news: Michael Jackson, the King of Pop has been rushed to the hospital after reportedly suffering cardiac arrest.” That was all I heard before running down the hall to stare at the TV, in utter shock. I refused to believe what my eyes and ears were telling me. Assuming this held true, I knew there was only a small about of time I had with which to act.
“Katrin, get the Rod of Asclepius.” I said to my daughter as I removed my sword from the mantle above the fireplace and walked outside. I looked down the street to see people rushing downtown to find out what they could about his condition. Once Katrin and I got to him, everything would be fine. My sword, the Aqua Blade began to glow as I tapped into its power.
“There's that many people already?!” my wife, Ann exclaimed as she came outside. “How are you going to get past them?!”
“It seems we have no choice, let alone time to waste.” I replied as Katrin emerged from the house. “Let's go!” We ran down the street towards the hospital. When we were within 100 yards, I stopped before a fire hydrant and cut it open. I then used the water pressure like a spring board to launch the two of us over the growing crowd. We touched down in front of the emergency room entrance unopposed and walked inside.
“Ted Toss?” someone asked. I turned to see Jermaine Jackson—one of Michael's brothers—in the waiting room. He looked at me, then Katrin and then me again. It was painfully obvious he knew what I was planning to do. “You're too late. He wasn't breathing when he came in and they just called it.”
“No...NO!” Katrin exclaimed before she ran into the Emergency Area. Fearing what she'd do, I went after her. The doctors got out of the way both for their own sake and the fact that they knew why we'd come. When we arrived at the room where The King of Pop lay, he was very still. His three children—Michael, Paris and Prince—stood at his side. I could only stand in the doorway and watch to see what would happen.
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“Who are you?” Prince, the youngest asked me.
“I'm Katrin Toss and that's a father Ted.” I replied with a smile. “I'm here to help your father.”
“What do you mean?” Paris asked as the Rod of Asclepius began to glow faintly. “The doctors just said he's--”
“Beyond their help, I know.” I replied. “I'm going revive him. There's still time. If I work now, it'll shut up the tabloids already reporting his death.”
“You mean you're going to--!” Michael exclaimed before knocking The Rod of Asclepius out of my hands.
“Hey!” I exclaimed as I retrieved it. “I'm just giving you and the world Michael Jackson!”
“This is not what our dad would have wanted.” Michael replied. “He told us a few years ago that if he died suddenly, the world would mourn his passing. He also said when he died, we would be free to live like normal children—something he never was. In bringing him back, you'll be robbing him—and us—of the one thing our father wanted us to have the most!”
I could only look at him in utter shock. Of course, I knew he was right. What I wanted to do was selfish and unfair to them. In the end, only faceless strangers would revel in his return from death. His family would be burdened with hiding the truth about how he survived Cardiac Arrest. I then realized my own safety may be at risk if I revived him as well—thousands of people would come to me asking that I revive dead relatives. Worse yet—I might be kidnapped and used as a ransom. All this because I raised The King of Pop from death. “I...I...” Dad came over just as I broke down crying. We hugged while I cried in his arms.
“The death of a king is something the whole world will remember.” Dad said as he rose and walked over to Michael Jackson's body. “I still can't believe that our first meeting would be like this. Still...The King of Pop's true legacy—his children—will make sure the world remembers how he touched the world when they grow up. Won't you?”
“Yes, we will.” said Michael. “I swear it.”
“Me, too.” said Prince.
“We'll make sure the whole world never forgets.” said Paris.
“I'm sorry for trying to...you know.” I said to the three after having regained myself. “Can we still be friends?”
“Of course.” Michael replied as the three of them hugged me.
“It's because you admire our father so much you wanted to revive him.” Paris remarked. “You're a very kind person.”
“Thank you.” I replied, feeling like I was going to cry all over again. “I'll never forget you, either.”
“Well Katrin, I think it's time we got going.” said Dad as he started for the door. “I'm sure the Jackson Family has to make funeral arrangements and announce the news to the press. I don't exactly want the media to know we were here.”
“I know.” I said as I walked over to him. “Even though he's dead, his Music will live on forever.”
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End Chapter 1. I should have mentioned this before but the story will be told from the point of view of Ted and Katrin. I do want to explain the Rod of Asclepius. In Greek Mythology, Asclepius is the god of Medicine. The Rod of Asclepius can cure any affliction including death. As for the Aqua Blade, it's a magic sword Ted can use to manipulate water.
As for Katrin's conversation with the King of Pop's kids, I think that's what they would say to anyone who didn't know their father outside the family. Oh, and every chapter will be both named for one of his songs and hint at the overall theme of the chapter.
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