Jacob, Skylar, Seamus and Co. In: The Citadel

Unintentional Author's Pick: Hurricane Helene?!

Irishboxer4 Seamus and crew are in the direct path of an irl hurricane! The tour of the Amaranthine Citadel was in full swing, with bounces and boings filling the air as Marsu and Leo showed off their incredible stunts. The sound of laughter and joy echoed through the massive, bouncy structure as Jacob, Skylar, Seamus, and all their multiverse guests reveled in the fun. But then, suddenly, the air changed.

A low rumble began to shake the very foundation of the Citadel. The once-clear skies outside started to darken, and a strong gust of wind howled through the windows. Jacob paused mid-bounce, catching the worried glance Skylar threw his way. Seamus, always one to notice the change in the atmosphere, stopped as well, his fursuit ears twitching.

"What in the name of the bouncing world is going on?" Seamus said, a bit of humor still lacing his words, though his expression was now more cautious.

Just then, the multiverse portal, which had been steadily bringing in characters from across realms, began to spark and glow in an ominous way. It started with a faint crackle, but within moments, arcs of electricity shot from it. The alarm that usually signaled the arrival of new visitors began to blare, but this time, it was drowned out by the growing roar of wind outside.

Jacob looked up, eyes wide. "Something's wrong. That's not a normal storm."

Seamus nodded in agreement, gripping Bouncer's reins as the large kangaroo started to tense up, sensing the oncoming danger. "Aye, lad. I've got a bad feeling about this."

Suddenly, a bolt of lightning struck the portal directly, and an ear-splitting crack of thunder followed, shaking the entire Citadel. Everyone froze as the portal flared to life, growing larger and more unstable. The wind from outside seemed to funnel toward it, and the entire Citadel groaned under the pressure.

Skylar grabbed Jacob's arm. "What's happening? Is the portal going to implode?"

Before anyone could answer, the very walls of the Citadel began to shimmer, as if reality itself was being torn apart. The wind howled, swirling into a full-blown storm within the Citadel. Lightning crackled overhead, and the portal's energy surged. It was no longer just a gateway—it had become a vortex of pure power.

With a massive jolt, the entire Amaranthine Citadel shook violently, and then—

**WHOOOSH!**

In the blink of an eye, everything disappeared in a flash of light. The Citadel, the portal, and everyone inside were hurled through space and time.

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When Jacob opened his eyes, he was no longer in the bouncy paradise of the Citadel. Instead, he found himself lying on the grass, the air heavy with humidity, and the familiar skyline of **Atlanta** stretched out before him.

"Are you seeing this?" Skylar whispered beside him, looking equally stunned.

Jacob sat up slowly, taking in the scene. They were in **Atlanta**—but the **Amaranthine Citadel** was still there, looming high on its many levels, sitting perched on the very same hill where their house had once stood. The entire Citadel, with its towering spires and labyrinthine halls, had materialized right in the heart of Georgia.

Seamus sat nearby, still in his fursuit, looking dazed but unharmed. He blinked a few times, then let out a laugh. "Well, that was unexpected! Looks like the Citadel decided to take a trip with us!"

But before anyone could process what had just happened, the wind picked up again, and this time it came with the unmistakable sound of a **storm surge**.

Jacob's heart dropped as he remembered. "Hurricane Helene!"

Skylar's face paled. "Wait, this is... it was supposed to hit our house, wasn't it?"

Seamus, now fully alert, jumped to his feet. "Aye! And by the look of those clouds, it's still coming straight for us!"

Far in the distance, the ominous dark clouds of Hurricane Helene loomed on the horizon, the swirling mass of destruction moving swiftly toward their location.

Everyone in the Citadel who had been thrown into this chaotic situation now began to gather outside, looking around at their new surroundings. Brandy and Mr. Whiskers stood by, wide-eyed, while Pecos Bill and Slue-Foot Sue peered at the sky, concerned but determined. Sonic and Amy, still caught between their two different versions, exchanged nervous glances.

Leo, bouncing on his Ballon Sateur, seemed unperturbed at first until he realized the gravity of the situation. "Uh, guys? I don't think that's a bouncy storm!"

Jacob stood up, his mind racing. The Citadel had transported them all to Atlanta, but now they were facing a natural disaster that could rival even the magic and power within the Citadel itself. But then he remembered—the Citadel was perched on the highest hill in Atlanta. It was their one advantage.

"The storm won't be able to reach us directly!" Jacob shouted over the rising wind. "We're on high ground!"

Seamus grinned. "Aye, and we've got all the bouncy stuff to help us out if things get too rough!"

Skylar, ever the quick thinker, nodded. "If we can harness the Citadel's power, maybe we can protect everyone from the storm."

Just then, as if in response to her words, the Citadel's spires began to glow faintly. The mysterious energies of the structure were reacting to their presence in Atlanta, as if the Citadel itself knew it had been displaced and was ready to defend its new home.

"We've got work to do," Jacob said, determination in his voice. "Let's make sure this hurricane doesn't stand a chance against us."

Together, the group sprang into action, each of them preparing for the oncoming storm. With the power of the Amaranthine Citadel, the bouncy prowess of everyone inside, and the strength of their new friendships, they knew they had the tools to withstand whatever Hurricane Helene had in store for them.

As the first gusts of wind from the storm began to batter the hill, Jacob, Skylar, Seamus, and their multiverse friends stood ready to face it, prepared for whatever wild, bouncy adventure lay ahead.