**Chapter 4: Allies and Enemies in the Multiverse**

As Nigee continued his journey through the multiverse, he encountered a motley crew of allies who would aid him in his quest to rescue Sakiyah. The first was Zephyr, a wise-cracking, shapeshifting being with the ability to transform into any form she desired. Zephyr was a free spirit, always up for a challenge and never afraid to speak her mind. "Hey, kid," Zephyr said, materializing beside Nigee in a puff of smoke. "I've been watching you from afar. You've got spunk, I'll give you that. What's your story?" Nigee explained his situation, and Zephyr listened intently, her eyes sparkling with interest. "Sounds like you've got a real problem on your hands," Zephyr said, when Nigee finished. "But don't worry, I'm here to help. I've got skills, and I know this multiverse like the back of my hand." Together, Nigee and Zephyr traveled through the multiverse, encountering all manner of strange creatures and obstacles. They soon met Thorne, a skilled warrior with a sword as sharp as his wit. "Ah, a couple of travelers," Thorne said, eyeing Nigee's steel bat. "I see you're equipped for battle. What's the plan?" Nigee explained his mission, and Thorne nodded thoughtfully. "I've heard of Jemada," Thorne said. "She's a powerful foe, with an army of minions at her disposal. But I've also heard she's got a weakness - a deep-seated insecurity that drives her to seek power and control." As they journeyed deeper into the multiverse, Nigee and his allies encountered a giant, fire-breathing spider who guarded the entrance to a key realm. Nigee's anger flared, but he remembered his anger management classes, and he channeled his rage into a fierce determination to defeat the spider. With Zephyr's help, Nigee and Thorne managed to outsmart the spider and defeat it, earning them passage through the realm. Their next challenge was a squad of deadly, ninja-trained accountants who seemed determined to balance the books of the multiverse by any means necessary. "You're not going to defeat us," one of the accountants sneered, wielding a sharp pencil. "We're the masters of fiscal responsibility!" Zephyr shapeshifted into a swarm of paper clips, distracting the accountants while Nigee and Thorne snuck up behind them. "It's not about the numbers," Nigee said, using his steel bat to disarm the accountants. "It's about the people. And I'm not going to let you harm Sakiyah or anyone else." As they defeated the accountants, Nigee learned more about Jemada's backstory and the motivations behind her kidnapping of Sakiyah. Jemada, it turned out, was once a powerful sorceress who had been consumed by her own ambition. She sought to use Sakiyah as a pawn in her game of power and control. Nigee's determination to rescue Sakiyah grew stronger, fueled by his anger and frustration. But with Zephyr and Thorne by his side, he felt a sense of hope and camaraderie that he had not felt in a long time. Together, they would face whatever challenges lay ahead, armed with their skills, their wit, and their determination to bring Jemada to justice. The multiverse was full of surprises, but Nigee was ready for whatever came next.