Chop Chop tried to enjoy the balloon ride, but Flynn was a noisy person. He was trying to explain to Chop Chop who he was, the many adventures the Skylanders went on and how Flynn had saved all of Skylands three times already (with some minor help by the Skylanders of course). It was really hard to understand him though with a bunch of "Thingsamawatsits" and "BOOM"s in his restricted vocabulary. Chop Chop just stared into the sky amazed at what he was seeing. Is this for real he thought? I really hope it is. He just started to doze off with Flynn's voice in the background when there came a loud THUMP.
"We're here!" Flynn's voice boomed. Chop Chop turned around in the basket and couldn't believe his eyes. In front of him was an island much more beautiful than the one he landed on. A couple yards away, there was a huge contraption with golden gears, a weird dark face floating around it, two flowers that passed pollen back and forth between them, and a crystal gem that sat at the top. The gem shot a laser up directly up into the sky. He was amazed at what he saw. He walked forward at touched it. As soon as his fingertips reached the contraption, a surge of power swept over his body and he instantly felt like he could take on a thousand men by himself.
Flynn followed him. "This place is called the ruins. That's the Core of Light I was telling you about earlier. The Skylanders helped me collect all the eternal sources to rebuild it when Kaos destroyed the first one. Cali was really impressed with me!"
"So this Kaos fellow, he sounds like a real creep." Chop Chop said.
"Yup, the creepiest kind too." Flynn replied. "Follow me! Hugo should be down by the docks looking after my ship!"
"Wait, so you have a hot air balloon and a ship?" Chop Chop said as he followed Flynn passed the Core of Light and down a stair case.
"Yes sir indeedy! I like to take Cali on romantic dates in the ship. Hugo wanted me to stay focused though so he made me take the balloon." Flynn said.
"That's only when you don't have your foot in your mouth" came a voice from behind. Flynn jumped like a Mexican jumping bean.
Standing behind them was a cat-like creature like Flynn only the cat features were more defined. She had big blue eyes and pointy ears. She had on a red bandana hanging from her neck, big combat boots and a brown decorated jumpsuit. "So Chop Chop, where yah been?" she asked.
Flynn stepped in. "Well Cali, I found him stranded and alone and I saved him." Chop Chop rolled his eyes. "Unfortunately it seems that the poor guy doesn't remember who he is."
Chop Chop stopped Flynn. "Actually it's not that I've forgotten who I am, I just know that I'm not Chop Chop."
Flynn interrupted Chop Chop again. "Anywho, we were hoping to see Hugo and Eon and if they could help fix this mess."
"Well, I think Hugo is over at the library, and Eon just shows up when he wants to." Cali said. "If you want, you can go over to Batterson's café and wait there. You might even ask some Skylanders if they can help. It's over by Darklight Crypt. Flynn can take you there."
"Righty-o. Let's go Chop Chop." Flynn said. As Cali walked away Flynn waved. "See yah later Cali!"
Without looking behind her, Cali raised her arm up and yelled, "Whatever Flynn!"
Flynn guided Chop Chop back up the stairs and past the Core of Light. In a little section of land that Chop Chop didn't even know was there when he first arrived, he saw two buildings right next to each other. One had a huge skull face with dark bat-like wings and a doorway below it. To the right was an orange building with the sign, "Batterson's Café!".
"You want a pie?" Flynn asked.
Chop Chop thought about it and realized that where he had come from he hadn't eaten in hours and who knows how long he's been in Skylands. Only thing was he didn't feel hungry at all. "Actually I'm not hungry" he told Flynn.
"Oh yeah! Totally forgot you're a robot and stuff." The comment shocked Chop Chop for a minute, but shook it off as this day had been really weird already. They entered the café and Chop Chop first noticed how crowded it was. Skylanders were all sitting in tables eating pie, chatting, and playing cards.
"Listen up people!" Flynn boomed. Every head turned to him and Chop Chop, a few Skylanders said "Hey Chop Chop" and then the whole commotion fell down. Flynn said, "Ok, so Chop Chop here isn't actually Chop Chop. We're not sure where he's from but he is still our new friend so make him feel welcome!"
There were a few "Alright's" and "That's strange" but the commotion started up again as if nobody even noticed there was a change. Awkward Chop Chop thought.
Chop Chop decided to sit down He wasn't sure where to sit, so he just sat down at a table with two crocodile looking creatures; one was blue and the other one was green and had red plates down his back and tail. There were just finishing up a conversation.
"-so I whomped em' in the head wit' me boomerang and then I said, 'What comes around goes around mate!'" The green one finished. He had a thick Australian accent.
The blue one laughed loudly. "Haha, good on yah mate!" He had a similar accent to the green one. On his back was a crossbow looking weapon that was sapphire blue. The two noticed Chop Chop and looked right at him.
The green one spoke first. "Eh, so what's this about you not rememberin' who you are mate?"
Chop Chop shook his head. "Well where I come from, I mean, I was sitting in my bed and there was a vortex in my closet and it sucked me in and next thing I know I'm here and apparently in 'Chop Chop's' body."
"Why that's strange" the blue one said. "Well just so you can get we acquainted with everyone, everyone here is a Skylander. Most are regular Skylanders, but some are given important duties. For example I'm a Trap Master. I help guard Cloudcracker Prison which is filled with the baddest bad guys. See him over there?" He pointed to another Skylander. He was a rattlesnake with a cowboy hat, a leather jacket, and a gun holster with a snake gun in it. "His name's Rattle Shake. He's a member of the Swap Force. All the Swap Force Skylanders can mix their bottom and top halves to come up with new combinations to help battle Kaos' forces. The Giants come out of hiding rarely. A couple years ago they came back to help fight the Arkeyan armies that Kaos raised up, but they don't really show themselves much."
Chop Chop turned back to the creatures. "I'm sorry, what's your name again?"
The blue one said, "Name's Snap Shot mate."
The green one pointed to himself. "I'm Dino-Rang."
"Got any questions then don't hesitate to ask us." Snap Shot said to Chop Chop.
There was a huge earthquake all of a sudden, but none of the Skylanders except Chop Chop jumped. "What was that!?" Chop Chop cried.
"Well, remember when we said the Giants don't come out much?" Dino-Rang asked. Chop Chop nodded. "Well, all of them except one. Don't worry though, he's pretty nice. Come and meet him."
Dino-Rang and Snap Shot lead Chop Chop out of the café. Chop Chop really needed to stop being surprised. Standing outside was a huge golden robot with big yellow eyes and enormous arms. As his body went down it slimmed up and instead of legs and feet, there was just one unicycle wheel keeping him up right.
"Yo, Dino-Rang, Snap Shot, and Chop Chop, my main men!" The giant boomed.
Dino-Rang cupped one of his hands to his mouth so the giant could hear him better. "Oyh! Bouncer! This isn't really Chop Chop! We don't know who he is, but he's got the heart of a Skylander."
Bouncer's robotic voice boomed. "Oh man, that's got to suck with a capital S! Hope you find out who you are bro!" Bouncer then walked, or rather rolled, away and down the stairs.
"Don't worry about em' mate." Snap Shot said. "He comes here all the time to play with Quigley the mabu."
"Uhh, what are mabu?" Chop Chop asked.
"They're the main inhabitants of Skylands. Quigley is a big fan of the Skylanders, so now he lives here and helps Hugo out." Dino-Rang said.
In the distance, a purple blur started to come straight towards them. Without even thinking, Chop Chop started to reach for his sword. Noticing this, Snap Shot quickly grabbed his arm. "Woh there mate! Spyro's a friend!" At the sound of the name, Chop Chop quickly looked at Snap Shot and dropped his sword.
"Did you just say Spyro?" Chop Chop asked?
"Uhh, yeah. What's it to you?" Snap Shot asked clearly confused.
The purple blur finally came into view and a dragon gracefully landed in front of them. Chop Chop was shaking a little bit. Remembering playing Spyro games as a kid he started geeking out even though Spyro looked a little different.
"Hey, guys, I'm famished. I'm going to get a pie." Spyro quickly said.
"Holy crap you're Spyro!" Chop Chop said.
Spyro stopped and stared at Chop Chop. "Yeah," he said slowly, "and you're Chop Chop."
Spyro walked into the café and Chop Chop just stood there. Snap Shot and Dino-Rang shrugged at each other.
Trying to bring Chop Chop back to reality, Dino-Rang said, "You know, since you aren't the real Chop Chop, you should get some training so that if you have to fight you can."
Chop Chop shook his head and looked back at Dino-Rang. "Sounds good-"he stopped talking and peered in the distance. He saw an airship in the distance. Suddenly it fired and a cannon ball headed straight towards them. "LOOK OUT!" Chop Chop shouted. He grabbed Dino-Rang and Snap Shot by their arms and pulled them behind him. He grabbed his shield from behind him and just as the cannon ball was about to hit him, Chop Chop put the shield on his arm, twisted back and then, with the shield on his arm, backhanded the cannon ball. The force barely moved him and the cannon ball sailed straight back at the airship and exploded. Chop Chop put the shield back on and turned to Snap Shot and Dino-Rang who were on the ground dazed. Finally they looked at each other and back at Chop Chop.
"Actually, I think you're good for now." Snap Shot said and then the two of them collapsed on their backs from shock.
