They Key of Cape Suzette
Well let's continue with our story shall we? I hope more of you who read it will be inspired to write reviews good or bad. Hey you can learn more form a bad review than a good so don't be shy. And here's another saying we had in the theatre to get people to see plays:
"If you liked it tell your friends"
"If you didn't like it tell your enemies"
Either way we get more people to see the play in question. So same rule applies here; and now for more high flying action…..
CHAPTER #2
"The names Baloo," said the tall grey bear who was wearing a yellow shirt and a red hat
"I'm Kit Cloudkicker," said the smaller orange bear with the green sweatshirt and the blue cap.
"I'm Sora," said Sora, "this is Donald and Goofy," he continued indicating his companions.
"So where do you come from," asked Baloo, "no offence but you look like strangers in these parts."
"We're from far away," said Sora, "we came here in a gummy ship and then that Carnage guy attacked us."
"Yeah," said Goofy, "he made heartless appear inside our ship,"
"That's what happened to us too," said Baloo, "normally I can out maneuver the air-pirates but this time they made some weird creatures appear inside my plane there was nothing I could do so I had to land."
"Those are the heartless," said Donald, "and it's our job to get rid of them."
"Yeah bang up job your doing I can see." said Baloo with a hint of sarcasm
"Well we've got to do something;" replied Sora, "The heartless and Pete are here so that means trouble,"
"Well sorry to burst your bubble," said Baloo, "but we're all stuck in a cell right now we got to escape before we do anything else."
"And get back our ship," said Donald, "we can't let Pete destroy it or we'll be stuck here like he wants."
"Well come on Papa bear," said Kit, "we always manage to get out of situations like these and we need to get our plane back too."
"Oh!" said Goofy, "you mean you two have gotten captured before?"
"Oh yeah," said Baloo as if it were casual conversation, "me and Kit have gotten into dozens of scrapes with the air-pirates. But we usually figure out some way to get out of them. Between my flying and Kit's ingenuity we're am unbeatable team!"
"Oh so you're a pilot?" asked Sora,
"Ain't you ever heard of the famous bush pilot Baloo? Captain of the Sea Duck," asked Kit
Sora and Co. all shook their heads
"Well don't be too hard on 'um little britches," said Baloo with a slight hint of modesty, "they are from out of town. But before we make with the flying we've got to make with the escaping. Unfortunately Karnage doesn't seem to have left one of his goons around with the key."
"Key? Key? Key? That's it!" Exclaimed Donald, "Sora use the key-blade."
"I totally forgot," said Sora smacking himself in the face, "I'll bet it can get us out of here." He waved his hand and the key-blade was summoned to it. He swung it towards the locked door. There was a flash of light and instantly the door opened.
"Whoa!" exclaimed Baloo, very impressed, "what is that thing?"
"It's the key-blade," said Donald, "it can open any lock,"
"It can also lock something tight," said Goofy, "so it can't never be opened."
"Plus they can never take it away from me," beamed Sora, "so yeah it's useful."
"Man I got to get me one of those," said Baloo looking at the key-blade with interest.
"You should follow me," whispered Kit, "I know this place real well and can get us out of here."
[At this point KIT is switched into your party and cannot be switched out for some time]
Sora and Co. walked about the pirate's lair. Their were many dark tunnels and passageways that seemed to lead nowhere it was like a labyrinth, but Kit was able to guide them easily. Everything was going smoothly until suddenly….
"Heartless," screamed Sora, as the pirate like heartless appeared out of nowhere and began attacking.
"It's those creatures again," supplied Baloo
"Don't worry," said Sora, "we can handle this,"
"I'll help too," said Kit
"Be careful little britches," warned Baloo
The heroes launched themselves at the heartless and began attacking; key-blade, shield, and magic all flashed in the air as the battle intensified. The heartless were strong but Sora and Co. were stronger and soon the battle was won.
"Well that's that," said Sora, "let's get moving."
The heroes continued their journey through the lair and finally came across a huge room with ample space to maneuver their was quite a bit of treasure in this room too. Gold, silver, and even lots of machinery and what looked like spare airplane parts.
"This is their treasure room," said Kit, "it's where they keep all the stuff they've stolen."
"You sure seem to know a lot about these pirates," asked Sora, "have you really been captured that many times?"
"Well it's partly that," began Kit, "but it's also that—"
"Hey vat are de prisoners doing out of prison?" growled Dump-truck
The gang turned around to see that Mad-dog and Dump-truck had entered the room and spotted them. Dump-truck had drawn his sword while Mad-dog raised up a large shotgun.
"Yeah the captain's not gonna be happy if your out," finished Mad-dog
"So what are you gonna do about it?" taunted Sora
"Ve' gonna put you back in prison," supplied Dump-truck,
[All boss fights will be detailed in the appendix section. But this is the first time you'll fight Dump-truck and Mad-Dog. Kind of like Sabor you'll end up fighting theses guys two more times. Dump-truck uses a sword while Mad-dog uses a shot gun]
The heroes charged into a battle that was a bit tougher. Dump-truck lived up to his name and was incredibly strong his sword swings managed to keep Sora at bay. He locked his key-blade locked with the sword and the clang of steel on steel echoed throughout the room. Sora struggled against the strength of the large dog he was not looking at Mad-dog who took the opportunity to fire at him. Luckily Goofy steeped in front of him at the right moment blocking the shot with his shield. Sora got knocked away by a vicious blow from Dumptruck.
"Sora!" called Donald as he raised his staff and cast Cure magic on him
Refreshed by the magic Sora redoubled his efforts against Dumptruck. Donald helped him casting Fire against him. Meanwhile Kit and goofy concentrated on Mad-dog; even though they closed the distance with him his shot gun still managed to scatter them. But Goofy used his shield for protection allowing Kit to move in and strike some good blows. Finally however the battle swung towards the favor of Sora and Co. and eventually was won.
"This isn't the end," said Mad-dog, "we'll get you for this,"
"Ya," exclaimed Dump-truck, "just wait till the captain here's about this."
The two pirates ran out of the room.
"We better get moving," said Baloo, "they'll inform Karnage we gotta leave now while we can."
The group moved towards another exit and this time the path lead them outside where they originally were when they were captured. The gummy ship was still where it was next to it was the yellow plane. This must be Baloo's plane thought Sora.
"Thanks for the help," said Goofy, "We'll take our ship form here,"
Sora, Donald, and Goofy climbed into the cockpit and attempted to start their engine. But they couldn't get the gummy ship to start
"It won't start," said Donald
"Uh-oh," said Goofy, "I think were missing some important pieces,"
"We're in trouble!" exclaimed Sora
"Quick get in here," called Baloo who was hoisting Kit into the yellow plane.
"We can't leave the gummy ship here for Karnage," said Sora
"No time to take it," said Baloo, "We gotta scoot before more monsters show up."
Sora Donald and Goofy looked between the yellow plane and their gummy ship and couldn't decide what to do. The gummy ship was their one way to travel to other worlds. If it was destroyed they doubted they could ever fix it but at the same time if they were defeated by Karnage that wouldn't do either. Suddenly Baloo let out a yell and jumped out of the cockpit with Kit on his heels. After Kit came a string of pirate heartless who seemed to have materialized in the cockpit.
"You did not think I would be letting you leave so easily," said a voice. Everyone turned to see Karnage leading a pack of heartless towards where the planes were parked. Mad-dog and Dump-truck were behind him.
"Now that I can make these creatures appear inside a plane plundering will be much easier yes no?" he exclaimed, "The pilots of Cape Suzette don't stand a chance."
"Now," he continued, "Will you be surrendering? Or will I be having the heartless destroying your plane Baloo?"
"Not my plane!" wailed Baloo
Sora looked this time between Baloo and Karnage and finally made up his mind
"Baloo," he called, "fire up the engines." With that he summoned his key-blade and began slashing at all the heartless that stood in his way.
"Donald!" he called, "Let's cover our escape with some fireworks!"
With that Donald and Sora unleashed their limit attack that sent fireworks everywhere. Most of the heartless next to them were destroyed Karnage and his lieutenants retreated as the multi-colored sparks flew towards them. While all this was happening Baloo, Kit, Sora, Donald, and Goofy had all boarded the plane.
"Here goes nothing," said Baloo he began flicking several switches on his panel. Instruments and lights blinked to life. Finally he pulled a lever back and the propellers sprang to life. Grabbing the yoke he pushed the plane forward along the water.
"Hang on guys," called Baloo as the plane began gaining speed. Finally when it was going fast enough along the water Baloo lifted the yoke and the plane began to ascend. Before long they were flying up in the sky.
"Nice job Papa bear," said Kit
"Nice job to you guys," replied Baloo to Sora and Co., "That's a nice trick you did to get us away."
"We're not away yet," said Kit, "I'll bet Karnage will be after us soon,"
"Won't be a problem," replied Baloo, "so long as he doesn't send those heartless after us we should be—"
No sooner had Baloo said this then suddenly heartless appeared in the already cramped cockpit.
"Me and my big mouth," sighed Baloo
"Don't worry," said Sora, "keep flying we'll take care of them. First things first we need to get them out of the cockpit."
Sora materialized his weapon and the heroes began pushing the heartless out of the cockpit and into the cargo bay. As soon as they were in the bay Kit closed the door. Baloo locked it from the other side. Then his voice came over a loudspeaker system.
"I've got the door locked," came his voice over the speakers, "just get rid of them and we should be fine,"
[Information: Defeat all the heartless]
Sora, Donald, and Goofy began their assault on the heartless inside the cargo bay. They were mostly pirate heartless although their were some soldiers as well. Fighting in a tight space was tough but Sora and Co. managed okay. The tough part was keeping them away from the cockpit door, but despite the heartless efforts they couldn't open it. Finally all that was left was one fat bandit who took up most of the space in the chamber.
"There's no way we can get around him," said Sora, "Donald let's go wisdom form!"
There was a flash of light and Sora had transformed into his Wisdom form. Now flowing with magical power he began shooting magic bullets from his key-blade at the fat bandit. Finally he knocked it over and then it disappeared.
"That's all of them," said Kit, glad to at last be rid of them. He walked up to the door and began knocking on it.
"Papa bear let us in, we did it," he called
The lock clicked and the door opened allowing everyone back into the cockpit.
"Good job there little britches," said Baloo "I think it should be smooth sailing from here on out."
"Captain it looks like the prisoners have got away," came the wheezy voice of Mad-dog, "the heartless we sent after them haven't stopped them."
"I know this!" said Karnage, "but I believe all is not lost. If you will recall they have left that most excellent gummy ship."
"Ya but dey couldn't make it verk," said Dump-truck, "it must be broken,"
"Of course it is broken," said Karange with some anger in his voice, "I am the one who broke it"
"But vy captain," asked Dump-truck apparently oblivious, "vy'd you break it?"
"I took out the engine," exclaimed Karnage, "for examination. Also I have this strange device." He pulled out a funny looking brightly colored piece of machinery
[I don't know what exactly it is that allows the gummy ship to travel from world to world but assume that it is this thing. Before you ask I have no idea what it would look like. Maybe I will by the time I write the appendix. Although you are welcome to submit ideas]
"If I am not much mistaken," he continued, "This is what allows that gummy ship to go to other worlds. So maybe it will allow the Iron Vulture to go from here to Cape Suzette."
"That's great Captain," wheezed Mad-dog, "but we don't know how to work it,"
"We didn't know how to work that secret engine either," said the captain
[From "Mach One for the Gipper," one of my favorite episodes. Also has Phil Hartman in it]
"But had we acquired it I no doubt would have figured out how it works," said Karnage, "So I will do the same here and discover how this little device works and then Cape Suzette will be at my mercy." He let out a loud laugh that filled the caves around him
"We're almost there," said Baloo looking at the horizon
"We're almost where?" asked Sora
"Cape Suzette," supplied Kit, "where we live,"
"We'll be safe enough from the pirates once we get there," said Baloo
"Garsh how do you know," asked Goofy, "they might chase us to where you live."
"They can't," said Baloo with a look of triumph
"Why not?" asked Sora
"The cliff guns," said Baloo
"Cliff guns?" said Sora, Donald and Goofy all at the same time
"The only way into Cape Suzette is an opening in a large cliff," began Baloo, "So Cape Suzette mounted some huge anti-air guns to keep away pirates and other un-friendless"
He looked again towards the horizon and finally a large rock formation came into view. Sora looked at it as it came closer and finally realized Baloo was right. It was a huge cliff coming out of the sea. At first it looked like their was no opening but then as they got closer he saw the smallest of openings that parted the cliff. It didn't look as if the Sea Duck could make it, but as they got closer he realized it was a lot bigger.
"Is that you Baloo?" came a voice over his radio
"Yeah," said Baloo, "just heading back home."
"You are clear for entry," said the voice.
"What just like that?" asked Sora
"The cliff gunners know me," replied Baloo, "I used to be the one to bring them lunch; plus I'm in and out of here on a daily basis so yeah I'm pretty well known."
Baloo steered his plane into the opening and next they were surrounded by rock on all sides. The journey lasted a while but at last they exited out of the cliff and Sora was able to see where they were.
He was looking at a beautiful harbor city that was large and expansive. The sea-side was lined with docks of all kinds. Instead of boats however it seemed that more people preferred planes as there were much fewer boats than planes at the docks. Looking up he saw that the city slopped upwards on large hills so that a large part of the city was built on the tops and sides of the hills. It was definitely unlike any world he had seen so far.
"Well here we are," said Baloo, "welcome to Cape Suzette!"