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A very random AU where Marcy visits toad tower way before Reunion, also like Prison-Break doesn't happen or some shit

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The Toad Tower was gloomy as usual, it was stormy outside with lightning striking the sky. The toad army was enjoying the relaxing evening feast after the day of training, unaware of a certain carriage that had arrived just outside in the training ground.

Percy marched over to the large gate, humming a tune to himself. There was another knock just before he opened it to greet the visitor. The visitor was tall, dressed in an armor and a cloak over their shoulders, head covered under a hood. It certainly wasn’t a toad, and surprisingly not even a newt judging by the lack of tail. But Percy could somehow recognize the feature.

A hummus.

Though he doubted that was the correct term. But how was it possible when the only hummus was locked in the Toad Tower prison by Grime? He stared up at the person awkwardly waving. The hummus smiled. “Ooh, hello there, adorable toad!” The voice was friendly yet formal, oddly high pitched. She knelt down, grabbing both sides of his head and examining his rough skin observantly. “Uh-huh, uh-huh. Very interesting.”

“Wait…are you a hummus?” he finally asked, the person laughed.

“It’s human actually, Homosapien species native to Earth to be more specific.” She corrected. “It’s fine though. Not like I can blame you, am I right? Hahaha- Wait! Oh my, where are my manners? Sorry, sorry, long journey really does a number on you.” she took off her hood to reveal her tan skin and short black hair. “Anyway, name’s Marcy Wu, I’m here on the behalf of the Newtopian royal court by the esteemed orders of his majesty.”

Percy blinked, slightly taken aback and shook her hand slowly. “Uh…Percy.”

“What’s happening, Percy?” Braddock showed up, nearly gasping at the presence of the human. “What the-”

“Mmm…” Marcy raised an eyebrow in amusement, looking into her journal. “Wow, heh, that’s interesting. Aren’t toads supposed to have a more, I donno, predatorially intimidating appearance? I’d say you guys are rather... cute.” Percy and Braddock shared a bothered look. “I mean, that’s the newt-based interpretation so there could be species-to-special perspective variation, what do I know?”

“Oh, yeah. No wonder you come from Newtopia.” Braddock muttered, “Stereotypical.” Percy elbowed her.

“Oh my gosh, wait, I didn't mean that to come out offensive!” she facepalmed. “It’s just that…ugh, never mind that. Apologies, fellas.”

“Huh,” the Toad folded her arms and raised an eyebrow. “Well, y’know what, it’s alright, hummus.”

“Human. But please, just call me Marcy.” She corrected bashfully. “Now to get to the point. I’m here to deliver this epistle to Captain Grime.” She lifted her cloak to unveiled a scroll that was tied securely to her belt.

“Huh, well, thanks. Hand it over and we’ll give it to him.” Percy said, reaching out for the scroll only for Marcy to stop him and concealing it back.

“Actually, it’s quite important, so I’ve been hoping I could personally make sure it reaches him.” The two toads shared a look. “The thing is, several parchments were sent recently but the lack of clear response from the tower has given rise to some…formalities that must preferably be executed under supervision. Sort of the reason I was sent here.” She clarified. “It would be very kind of you to just lead me to him?” the two shared a look and shrugged. She sounded like she meant business, and not that they'd prefer to argue with her.

Marcy was escorted down the hallway; she was observing the whole place and jotting down who knows what in her journal without a blink. She seemed extremely interested in literally everything in there, it was almost strange, occasionally asking the two information on every random artifact that passed in their way.

“Okay, this way.”

“Captain Grime isn’t fond of unannounced visits from strangers,” Braddock informed. “Just saying.” Although the bigger concern was that Grime had been interrogating the prisoner to hunt down the other humans, but they weren’t sure whether to unveil that to her just yet. They hoped they weren’t gonna regret leading this kid right to the Captain.

“I’m only a messenger from the King. And don’t worry about that. Once he learns what this is about, I’m sure he’d very interested.” She said straightforwardly. “Just take me to him, I’ll handle the rest …hopefully.” She muttered the last part rather anxiously, getting a look from them. “Heh, sorry. Direct confrontations just make me really anxious; I’ve never been to Toad Valley before, I don’t even know why King Andrias sent me for this job, could’ve been anyone, he quoted that the Captain isn’t an easy person to deal with.”

“Well, that ain't wrong.” Braddock muttered.

“Thankfully, toads seem friendlier than I was told, I mean, look at you two. I bet Grime must be nice too.” She said with a hopeful smile. The two shared a concerned look. Yeah, she definitely wasn’t gonna enjoy her visit.

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They reached the main hall, the whole toad crowd went silent at the sight of the human. Some of them started muttering, the rest eyeing her skeptically.

“Is that a hummus? There are more of them?”

“So, the prisoner really has been lying to Grime.”

“Are y’all not noticing her dress-code? She’s a Newtopian.”

“Yikes. Just when I thought I couldn’t despise hummuses more.”

A shiver went down Marcy’s spine, as she tried to keep the casual profile despite all the stares from the creepy toads, ‘Dang, I spoke too soon, didn't I? They certainly don’t seem friendly.’ She maintained a much confident look, reminding herself that the newt guards are waiting right outside in case anyone tried anything funny. After all King Andrias would never put her in a situation that could be dangerous for her.

She was asked to sit next to some of the toads to wait while Grime was being summoned.

“Captain Grime. This is the visitor that’s been meaning to see you.” Came Percy’s voice. Marcy stood up from her seat to face him.

“Greetings, Captain Grime. Pleasure to meet you at last.” She saluted him with curtsey, tone slightly cracked under the rising pressure, Grime snorted in amusement at her pathetic attitude, much to her dismay. She was so about wipe the toad’s grin once they get to the point.

“Another strange creature. Who are you and why do you want?”

“Chief Ranger Marcy Wu, from the Newtopian Knight Guard, sir. I’ve travelled all the way here to deliver you a message from his royal majesty, King Andrias.” This seemed to have caught his attention, as expected. Marcy pulled out the scroll only for Grime to snatch it from her, eyeing her skeptically as he unrolled it to read. Marcy waited patiently as his expressions grew more intense as he read. “Several warnings were sent by the crown however no clear responses were received from the Tower and therefore I'm afraid this has left us no other choices, actions must to be taken.” she stated firmly as soon as it was clear from his face that he had read the whole thing. “The carriage is outside. I suggest we leave at dawn.”

“We?” Grime hissed, glaring up at her and scoffed. “As if this wasn't impudent enough, the King has decided to insult me by sending a creature such as you to escort me to the capital? Why? Are they out of worthy newts?” The crowd booed in displease, banging the tables, Marcy barely dodged a big platter thrown at her head, followed by several other items. A food fight seemed to be in order.

Having enough, she unleashed the mounted crossbow on her wrist, everyone paused, while Grime continued to gave her a stern look. “You are not entitled to determine whether I’m worthy.” She declared. “However, I’m totally capable of proving myself and the influence of the crown my loyalty is dedicated to.”

“Oh, we’ll see, creature. And we’ll be glad to show you what us toads are capable of.”

“I’ll repeat myself. I’m but a humble messenger and I seek no trouble. The toad army is charged with treason for failing to keep the order in the valley, and I have been entrusted with the duty to present Captain Grime for his sentence, whether any of you like it or not.”

“Captain Grime, sir!” A toad interrupted, bursting through the door with two badly beaten-up other toads dragging a big squirming sack with them. “We caught the prisoner trying to escape, we barely managed to catch it!” He noticed the tensed situation of the hall. “Um, I’m sorry, is this a bad ti…woah, what the? Is that another hummus?!”

Marcy rolled her eyes. “Human.”

Grime walked over to them, chuckling menacingly. “Well, creature. I suppose you’ll at least once reconsider your decision once this catches your attention.” he shoved the toad soldier aside, snatching the squirming giant sack from the guards.

Marcy narrowed her eyes, positioned her stance and aimed her crossbow at the suspicious-looking sack. “Nothing you have to offer will sway my objective, Captain. You’re coming with me.”

“Are you sure about that?” Grime smirked, pulling the sack to reveal the white, blonde human, struggling against the ropes she was tied into, spitting the piece of cloth out that had been shoved into her mouth to muzzle her, a clear look of surprise on her face. Marcy gasped, mouth agape in disbelief, her weapon lowering at the very sight of her long-lost friend, tears forming in her eyes.

“S-Sasha?”

#I don't really have a plot or a timeline for this au #amphibia #marcy wu #Amphibia fanfiction #captain grime #sasha waybright #sasharcy

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