Remember the Time [Michael Jackson x Reader]

Chapter 26: The battle that settles all

Michael's P.O.V

It was time for me to settle this.

I wanted to go back home, undo all of this, save her... And live a normal life.

And I will do anything to achieve all of that.

"Well Michael..." Nathan says to me. "Looks like this is it. Ha... That's funny... Last time you said "This is it" you died before it even happened... Looks like the same thing is about to happen again. Except this time you look much younger than before. And you don't have anything to lose either..."

"Cause you already lost it."

"You're wrong!" I shout at him. "I may have lost a few things in the past but not fully! I haven't lost my children! They're still out there and I'm proud of them all! Prince, Blanket and Paris! They've all grown up and now they have the normal life I wish I would've had! I'm also proud of what I've accomplished! There are so many people out there that are still in this world because of me! I don't care what the press or the bad people have to say about me! At least I know the truth! And I don't give into the madness!"

"Yeah well-"

"And another thing!" I interrupt Nathan as I take a step forwards to him. "I'm proud of what I have accomplished in this short period of time as well! I have learned how to do many things I couldn't do in my past life. Like going into a store or into a crowd full of people without being recognized. Like going around town and meeting new friends. True friends that would never back stab me in the back like before! Like Carlotta! Blue! Shadow! And (y/n)... Especially (y/n)."

I turn to look at (y/n) who is still trapped in that cage. I see that tears start to form around her eyes and a gentle smile is forming around her face. I return the smile and keep talking.

"If it wasn't for (y/n) I wouldn't have been here right now. And that's a good thing. Cause then I would be homeless and in the streets of Los Angeles all lost and alone... And I would rather be in this situation right now than to be out there not knowing what to do."

I look back at Nathan and give him a rather angry smirk.

"And of course in order to get the life I always wanted..." I say to Nathan. "I'd have to get through you first."

Nathan looks at me and smiles as he let's out a chuckle. He then motions for Razor to come towards him. And Razor does what he said.

"You know Michael... Out of all the stupidest things you've done this must be the stupidest," Nathan says to me. "You're the Michael Jackson. A.K.A the King of Pop. You're not some sort of crime fighting superhero like let's say Batman or Superman. You're just a very rich, self-absorbed, superstar. What makes you think that you can beat me. If I were you, I would just walk out of here in shame. Cause I know you can't beat me. Just because you have powers now as well doesn't mean it will give you an advantage. Cause I have powers of my own as well. And I am much more violent than you Michael. So why don't you just walk away and leave me be."

"Because Nathan..." I say to him as I look straight into his devilish eyes. "I'm no longer that man anymore. I don't know exactly why I'm here. But I know it's for a reason. And I know that in order to accomplish all of that I have to let go of the past... And start a new and better life. And you're calling me self-absorbed? Look at yourself, you just make decisions that will go your way. And you never think of those around you. You have a thing for (y/n), I get that. But have you ever asked her how she felt about you?"

"Don't have to," Nathan says to me. "I know she hates me. Hell, she's the reason I died five years ago in the first place. She wanted me dead and wants me to stay dead. But I'm back... And I'm gonna get my revenge. And I'm going to get what I deserve damnit!"