The Adventurers and the Coconut Tree [Extended Version

(A/N; I'm in the mood of LOVE!!! \()/)

Let me introduce the characters first, OK? )

Prince #1 Atobe

Captain Jirou

Prince #2 Gakuto

Entertainer Hiyoshi

P.M. Oshitari

King Tezuka

Sailor Shishido

Queen Fuji

Cook Ootori

Princess Yukimura

Guard Kabaji


Chapter 1; The Princess

'Land Ahoy!!!!' called Shishido the Sailor. The ever-sleepy Captain Jirou took his monoscope. Indeed, there's an island ahead.

'Put off the sail!', he ordered.

'An island at last! Where are we? Where are we?' asked prince Gakuto excitedly.

'According to my TeniMap (yawns), we're at the island of Cavireletto.'

'Iyaa so this must be the island then!'

'Pardon me, You Highness?'

'I heard that the Royal cook does magnificent meals! I must try them!', exclaimed the prince eagerly.

'Why, why…Ore-sama is only interested in the princess…Ore-sama heard that the princess is as fantastic as the food…'

'Che, pervert brother!'

'Who are you calling pervert ahhh?"


Hyoutei Sailor was safely anchored near the jetty. They arrived at the island where they met with a tumultuous welcome, well, of carriages and gloomy-faced men. The journey from the jetty to the royal palace took about 4 packs of Pocky, according to captain Jirou's calculation. Along the journey, they passed houses. Farms, and markets. Strange enough, the citizens looked very sad and surprisingly thin.

'Ore-sama wonders what's happening here?' said the flawless self-proclaimed Atobe.

'We shall have the answer later, Prince Atobe,' said Lord Oshitari as they arrived. The palace stood mightily before them and they were ushered to meet the King and Queen.

King Tezuka and Queen Fuji welcomed them with forced smiles. Prince Atobe could not hide his curiosity any longer. He glanced at Lord Oshitari, who gave a nod as reply.

'Pardon me, Your Excellency. If you would allow me to clear my curiosity, then?' asked the Prime Minister. King Tezuka eyed Lord Oshitari for awhile and gave a slight nod.

'What exactly happened to the land? It seems that everyone is sad and they look all together if not hungry despite all the crops grown here.'

'It's quite a long. Long story,; said Queen Fuji.

'But if you are willing enough to hear it then, I suppose it's fine enough,; she(uhuh, SHE) continued. King Tezuka sighed heavily.

'Not long ago, the island was rich and fertile. Everyone was so happy, including our beloved daughter (son), Yukimura. It was only one day, the royal cook was ill and he died. We were in panic to search a new royal cook immediately. It was not long before Ootori came. He was so young but he cooks like an expert. His cooking made Yukimura happy and she (…he?)kept smiling and glowing, day by day. The islanders were very happy to see her smiling, for she got the most attractive smile of all. But then…'

Queen Fuji's voice trailed. Captain Jirou thought he heard a faint sob.

'One day, a big pirate ship came and kidnapped Ootori. Yukimura was shaken. She stopped smiling. She ate very little and for God sake, she became thinner. The people share the same sadness about this too. Oh, my precious daughter!' cried Queen Fuji.

Hearing the story, Prince Gakuto was all but filled up with disappointment. He should spell a big N-O to his brother when he said he's going on a journey. Yes, indeed. If it wasn't for that Lord Oshitari who persuades him about the food….

'If the rulers of Cavireletto wouldn't mind, Ore-sama is generous enough to volunteer, in search of the royal cook, Ootori!'

'What?' asked King Tezuka and Queen Fuji.

'WHAT?!!!' asked Prince Atobe's entourage.

'Yes, and Ore-sama shall bring him to the castle so that Princess Yukimura will be happy and smile her special smile just for Ore-sama!'

'Oh, thank you, young Prince!' wept Queen Fuji.

'Young Prince, before you go, take this Amulet of Egypt and this Herbs of Healing with you. And…'

Prince Atobe took the items given and eyed the amulet closely; it was exquisitely made from solid gold and exotic jewelries.

'Saa, yudan sezu ni ikou!'

Prince Atobe walked out the castle filled with enthusiasm while his entourage, well, half-heartedly follows.

(A/N; and that's it for chapter 1! stay tuned to meet Marui the Mermaid and Akaya the Seaweed-headed monster!)