Music Cue: Captain Hook's Pirate Ship (Kingdom Hearts)
"That ship just now... How was it sailing with the wind so weak?" Salty wondered.
They look at the shop that keep going into the cave and hide behind a wall as a pirate looks around to see what is there.
"This is a pirate hideout...meaning that ship we saw must've been a pirate ship!" Salty said as he finally realized what this cave is.
"I wonder if they would give us a ride?" Kira wondered much for Salty and the others confusion.
"Um, I think the only ride they'd be interested in would be a keel-haul for all six of us." Bartz pointed out.
"Yeah...you can't ask a favor from a pirate! That's why we'll just sneak on and steal their ship!" Gandalf cried out, much for City's surprised.
"Yikes! You're pretty gutsy for an old-timer." Diggs commented. And that makes Gandalf laughed.
So they decided to sneak onboard the ship and up to the helm, and Salty tries to move the ship and he began to act like a pirate.
"Yo-ho-ho, and stuff! Time to cast off!" Salty said and acting like a pirate as he tried to move the steering wheel.
"...Well? "Cast off" means start sailing, kid." Butch said as he look annoyed and cross his paws.
"I know that! The wheel won't even budge. How do you work this thing?" He asked
"Try working anything and there'll be the devil to pay!"
Music Cue: Just Wondering (Kingdom Hearts Re: Chain of Memories)
Salty and his team are startled because the pirate cats surrounded them. And they raised their paws because they pointed their weapons at them
"Trying to steal my ship, are you? You've a lot of brass... ...or mayhap you're just lacking in brains! I'd wager it's the latter." The Captain said in a pirate accent and he looks serious.
"Wait! I am Kida the Dog from Atlantis. Please accept my apologies for attempting to commandeer your ship." She apologized.
Salty, his team and Gandalf look so shock for what she said about her being from Atlantis, Salty realized that he and his team are on a mission to find Atlantis, and he has no idea that Kida is from Atlantis, and then Salty began to fall in love with her.
"Sir, this is a formal request from the kingdom of Atlantis. Please, allow us the use of your vessel. I must get to the Wind Shrine... my father is in danger!" Kida begged.
The Captain glances at his crew and began to laugh, meaning that he doesn't believe her.
"The Dog from Atlantis, here on my ship? I'm sure we could fetch a good price for this one." He smirked.
"Hey! Leave her alone, you degenerate, lecherous, piratey...pirate!" Catherine angrily yelled. As She and her friends are defending Kida.
"I beg of you, please..." She said and then she accidentally dropped her necklace that looks exactly like what Salty has.
The Captain look so startled focused that Pendent, and he wonder why she has it... So he order his men to throw to the brig. And so they did, and they locked them up in their cell.
"Well, this is a fine how-do-you-do. What genius came up with the idea to steal a pirate ship, anyway?" Gandalf joked, and he doesn't seems to be talking to Salty, he instead talking to the Wall.
"Look in the mirror, Pops." Diggs sarcastically said.
Gandalf realized that he was talking to Wall, and he began to rub his head knowing how much Headaches he has.
"...Ohh, my aching head! I can't remember a thing!" He groaned.
"...And your amnesia oh-so-conveniently returns." Salty replied and then look at Kida knowing that she's from Atlantis. "Still...I can't believe you're really the Kingdom of Atlantis, Kida!" He exclaimed.
Music Cue: La Pace (Kingdom Hearts Re: Chain of Memories)
"I'm sorry... I didn't intend to keep it a secret." She apologized.
It's not that big a deal. Because me and my team are on a mission to go there." Salty answered much for Kida and Gandalf shook.
"What!? You and your friend's mission was... Go find Atlantis?" Kida recalled.
"Yes. Because Lou and Tab are sending me and my team to find one." Salty said.
"But... Why did you want to go to the city for?" Gandalf asked.
"It's because those jerk back at our headquarters doesn't believe in Atlantis, Lou and Tab did because of my father. He was an expedition to find Atlantis. And he finally found it, he was so happy to meet Aquaman and his people..." He said but then look down. "But when he returns from his expedition... None of the agents of D.O.G.S. and M.E.O.W.S. still not believe him and the city of Atlantis, and he decided stay there... I really missed him since he left, and I want to know if he was telling the truth that Atlantis does exist."
"I see... The reason why you were on a mission is because you want to prove it them, right?" Gandalf pointed out.
"Yes... And even though, I know Aquaman lives here. Because he save my life when I was drowning at the Beach. And I want to meet now. So I can be a pet to him." He said.
"But... You already have an owner named Janet Reed." Catherine pointed out.
"I know... I just want to impress her, that's all." He said and then look at Kida. "Since you're from Atlantis, how's Aquaman?"
Kida sighed. "I afraid, you're too late to meet him. He and his family left earth 2 years ago, before everything happen. And he left his Kingdom to be in charge by my Master, Eraqus." Kida sadly answered.
"What!?" Salty exclaimed and then look so sad, because he wanted to see Aquaman. "I see... I guess, I'll have to wait for his return... Say... When my Father made it to Atlantis, did you know anything about him?" He asked.
"No... I don't know about him, before I was born... Sorry, I don't think my master knows anything about your father." Kida said.
Salty sighed. "It's okay. I understand... Since you're from Atlantis... why were you going to the Wind Shrine all alone?" Salty asked.
"My master is there. He hadn't been gone long when the wind slowed down to almost nothing... I just can't shake the feeling that something terrible is happening. I slipped out alone to head to the shrine, but then that meteorite fell, and...you know the rest." Kida explained.
Meanwhile, the Captain is sitting in his quarters in the ship.
"Why does the princess of Tycoon have the same pendant as I do?" He wondered as he pulls out a pendant identical to Kida and Salty's. "She said her master at the Wind Shrine... " He recalled before going to bed.
The Next Day, The Captain and his crew are at the top of the ship.
Music Cue: Secret of Neverland (Kingdom Hearts: 358/2 Days)
"Prepare to cast off, lads. Set a course for the Wind Shrine." He announced much for his crew's surprised.
"But Cap'n... What about the landlubbers?" His crew asked.
"Let them loose." He answered, and noticed that his crew are looking at the Plank means to be fed by the sharks. "I meant, free them from their cell." He added while sweatdropping.
The pirates nod and let Salty and his team out. And they are so glad to be free from that small cell.
"Finally! That cell is so small for us." Diggs said as he look so relief to be out of the brig.
"But...why?" Kida asked.
"I reconsidered your request. You can go back into the brig if you'd rather." He said and the look at his crew. "Pull anchor! We sail for the Wind Shrine!" He announced, and then noticed they look silent, much for his frustration. "Hey! Something wrong with your ears? I hope I don't have to repeat myself! Well!?" He snapped and make his crew panicked. So they began to sailed the ship.
"But the wind stopped... How can the ship move?" Kida asked.
"Full of curiosity, aren't you, lass? Syldra! Come up and say hello!" He called out.
A huge sea dragon rises up from in front of the boat and gives a roar. Everyone but the pirates are startled.
He laughed. "Beautiful, isn't she? Syldra and I were raised together. We're close as siblings. All right, we're off!" He announced
And they began to sailed to the Wind Shrine, and then the Captain gave Salty and his team clothes that they could wear, because they are anthropomorphic, who has their hind legs became a normal leg like a human and even a thumb on their paws. So they dress before they arrived in Tule and all the pirates run into the pub for rest.
"Think I'll stop in and have a drink of milk as well." He suggested.
Music Cue: Daydream upon Neverland (Kingdom Hearts: Birth By Sleep)
He leaves them and goes into the Pub. Later, the other six who has their outfits on head into the Pub and go upstairs, where the captain is sleeping in another room. They head up to the door, but Salty stopped them. And he's seems to be wearing a Yellow Vest, teal shirt that has a logo that looks like a Drop, he wears a green pants and a sandals. Even has a Goggles on his head and a Crystal Necklace on his neck.
"Hold on, I'll go check on him." He suggested.
He goes in and looks at the Captain, who shifts in his sleep. Then Salty look so suprised, and gets a lovestruck expression as he walks back out.
"Salty, what've you got that goofy look for?" Digg said suspicious, and he's seems to be wearing a biker outfit and a red sash around his hips.
"Uh...nothing, I didn't see anything! Must've been a trick of the light or something..." He nervously lied.
"For crying out loud, shove over and lemme see!" Gandalf cried out as walks into the room and looks at the captakin. He also starts and gets the same expression on his face as he walks back out of the room.
"Great Caesar's ghost! Just gorgeous...sure haven't felt like that in a spell!" Gandalf freaked out.
"What in the word are you two going on about?" Kida asked.
Then the Captain said up as he yawned. "Ahh...slept like a babe, I did..." Then he noticed that Salty and Gandalf are staring at The captain. "What're you two gawking at? Get ahold of yourselves." Then he and Kida bring their paper fan and hit Salty and Gandalf while Diggs, Butch and Catherine are backing away from them, and then Salty and Gandalf have been snapped out of it." I need a little time to myself. So shove off, you!" He yelled.
He walks back into the room and locks the door. Then the six head to the house far up north, and Kida seems to recognized that house.
"Mmm...I'm pretty sure that this is Zok's house, but..." Kida began.
"Someone you know?" Salty guessed.
"Yes. He built the Torna Canal." Kida explained.
They enter the house and look around, but don't see anybody. As they walk out, Kida lower her head.
"Looks like Zok isn't home..." Kida said.
"Well then, let's check again later."
The six start to leave town but then the Captain runs up to them.
"Oho? Trying to give me the slip? I think not." He smirked.
Music Cue: A Walk in Andante (Kingdom Hearts)
And they agreed to him that he will come with them, but they still don't know his name... And his name is Naoto the Cat. They began to leave town and headed back to the entrance to the Pirate's hideout. Salty is looking around and wondering where Coco is, and then he saw Footprint's that looks like a Chocobo
"Wha...those look like Coco's footprints! Don't tell me #he tried to go after us..." Salty realised.
They all look at the pirate hideout, and wonder if she did. So they went off to find her and they saw her look injured in bed with the pirate doctor attending to her.
"Coco!" Salty cried out as he run towards her bed.
"Oh! She's been hurt!" Catherine exclaimed as she wears a White jacket, grey pants and a black shoes.
"Found him zonked out in the cave, so we brought him back here. But he'll be fine, now that he's in my capable hands." The Doctor explained.
"Please, if you can help him, doc..." Butch said as he wears blue jumpsuit, black boot and gloves and a white Cape.
"Leave everything to me!" He encouraged.
They all left the cave and proceed their task to head towards the Wind Shrine. And when they arrived here, they find the Chancellor of Atlantis as well as some scholars. And the Chancellor recognized Kida.
"Kida!" The Chancellor exclaimed as he look surprised to see her.
"What's happened? What's the matter?" Kida asked in worried.
"The wind suddenly stopped, and now there are monsters in the shrine!" The Chancellor explained.
Music Cue: Night of Fate (Kingdom Hearts)
"What about Eraqus!?" Kida asked again.
"The king went up to the top floor... He has yet to return." He said.
"Something must have happened to him..." The scholar said.
"The crystal's up on the top floor, right? Won't hurt to go up and take a look." Naoto suggested.
"Everyone... Come on!" Kida called out as they all head up
When they made it to the top, they find a monster, which attacks them. They decided to fight that thing, Salty use his Jump and throw his spear at the Monster, Diggs use his move called Vortex and use a powerful spinning attack, Butch began to attack the monster with his might, and Catherine is using her whip at the Monster, Kida use her bow and Arrow and aim at the Mosnter and finally Gandalf use his black magic at the Monster and they finally defeated it. They continue through the Shrine until they reach the crystal chamber and find the shards of the Wind Crystal.
"The crystal- " Kida muttered.
"It's shattered!" Bartz exclaimed as the Crystal began to shattered. "What the..."
Music Cue: Dive into the Heart -Destati- (Kingdom Hearts)
Near Karnak, the Fire Crystal shoots off a spark of light, which lands on Naoto and Catherine
Courage, the essence of flame...
From the Base of the Wind Crystal, a spark shoots off a spark of light, which lands on Lenna and Diggs.
Passion, the essence of wind...
In the Ronka Ruins, the Earth Crystal shoots off a spark of light, which lands on Gandalf and Butch.
Hope, the essence of earth...
(In Walse Tower, a spark of light shoots off it and lands on Salty.
Devotion, the essence of water...
"What..." Salty muttered as he look at his paws.
"What's happening?" Naoto asked.
"I don't know..." Diggs said as he look at his paws
"Feels warm..." Gandalf said.
"Yeah..." Butch muttered.
"Are these the crystals' essences?" Kida wondered.
"Ki...daa...
At the base of the crystal, King Tycoon suddenly fades in.
Music Cue: Scent of Silence (Kingdom Hearts Re: Chain of Memories)
"Master!?" Kida exclaimed as she look surprised.
"Listen, and listen well. You seven are the chosen ones, the animal of freedom...bearers of the four crystal essences." He explained.
"Master... What do you mean?" Kida asked.
"The wind crystal has already shattered. The other three crystals are in danger as well. You seven must protect them! An evil presence is awakening... One that wishes to return everything to darkness..." He said to them before Purple energy suddenly encircles Eraqus.
"Master!" Kida cried out as she saw him completely disappeared.
"Go forth, Freedom Animals! Save the crystals..." He declared as he finally disappeared.
"Wait-No, Master!" Kida begged and she knows that he's completely gone, and then she look so sad as Catherine and Naoto are comfort her.
"...For now, let's get out of here." Gandalf suggested as they all began to walked away, and they noticed that Kida still not moving.
"Lenna..." Naoto called out softly. Kida nodded and they began to leave the Wind Shrine.
