Sorry! Again, I had a spark of inspiration and turn one huge as chapter into two. this chapter, therefore, is name differently.
Chapter 09: Two Different Fronts
In the middle of a nearby forest, well far from the city of Tokyo, three small craters could be found with what looks like large, round, metallic capsule. They appear to be open since the small circular entry were wide open, revealing that the inside was filled with buttons, screens, and other high-tech mumble-jumbo things that only nerds and genius would be interest in. But it isn't the capsule that would have caught anyone's attention…it was what resting a few meter away.
There was three bipedal creatures sitting in the nearby grass, two being Keronians while the last one was another type of alien.
One of the Keronian was wiping its eye, apparently crying a moment ago. It had light green skin with a blue cap that seems to have two small hills. Its tadpole tail suggests it's young. It had a pink symbol on its cap and a similar one on its belly, only red, which resemble a 'don't do it' sign.
"I-I-I can't believe that the ARMPIT Platoon refuse to rescue us," it hiccupped in a young girly tone.
"Don't worry Karara," the other Keronian reassure also in a young girly tone, patting its companion on the back, "That 'Monkey D. Luffy' said that he's coming to rescue us with his team."
This Keronian was yellow skin with a white fluffy ear cap. It too had a tadpole tail and a symbol that resembles a red circle with a white bar in the center.
"But Chiroro," Karara croaked, "We don't even know who they are. I mean, I am gratefully that someone is coming to save us, but it would have been better if it was someone we had known."
Chiroro sighed; Karara did have a point, somewhat.
That was when the other alien decided to speak up. It looked like a pink Keronian with a white cap and a red heart symbol on its cap and belly, but it had pink puffers on the sides of its head in place of ears and its tail is puffy. A Keronian it's not.
"Like, you said it," it agreed with Karara in a southern belle girly voice, "but, like, if you would have just that mention that I was here, they would've, like, come for us before you could even blink…"
"But Sumomo," Chiroro interrupted, "You told us not to tell anyone about you being here…"
Sumomo sweat dropped. "Oh~, like, did I really said that?"
"Yep," both Karara and Chiroro replied at once, causing Sumomo to sigh in embarrassment. Suddenly, they heard rustling in the bushes, causing the three to jump in fright. "W-W-WHAT WAS THAT…?"
Out the bushes, stepped two figures…followed by a horde of small robotic snakes, each menacing-looking.
The two figures, on the other hand, look similar to men with snake-like heads, both wearing identical uniform. The only difference between the two was that one had spectacle, some gray hair growing out of it head, and a claw mechanism in place of his left arm. The other had a black eye-patch over its right eye, a cigar in its mouth, and a laser gun in place of his left hand.
"Well, well, well, looks what we found at the source of the distress call…" the eye-patch one spoke in a gangster like voice.
"V-V-V-V-VIPERS," the two Keronian children cried while Sumomo step in front of them in a ditch effort to protect them.
"That's right, I'm Criminal Viper," the eye-patch Viper growled his introduction, "the eighth cousin, five time removed, of Viper on death role, but now an escapee from Viper's High Grade Criminal Facility."
"And I am Psycho Viper," the spectacle-wearing Viper introduce himself, with a hint of intelligence and craziness in his voice, "the tenth great granduncle, twice removed, of Viper who is now currently also an escapee, but from a Viper Mental Facility."
"We came here to pinpoint a distress call that Psycho Viper, here, had picked up. But what an amazing luck, not only do we come across the two heirs, Karara and Chiroro, of Keron's most powerful Industry, the Dobubu Industries, but also one of the top Space Idol Star in the Galaxy, Sumomo the Axolotlian from Axolotl, the 23rd Planet of the Gamma Strom Cloud System."
"W-W-Well what if we are?" Sumomo demanded, eying the number of mechanical snakes, "If you knew who we are, then why are you being so threatening?"
"Humph, what articulate we can't?" Psycho Viper huff, "Once we incarcerate the two of you, the amount of income we get from the ransom money will be worth dealing with federal galactic Judicial Law later…"
"…Yeah, what he said," Criminal Viper agreed, before whispering to Psycho Viper, "Say what…?"
Psycho Viper sweat dropped at Criminal Viper's naivety. "It means 'we're capturing them regardless'…"
"Oh, I knew that," Psycho Viper sighed at the remake as he palmed his face. The two then return their focus to their would-be victim. Sumomo, Karara, and Chiroro shuffle back as the two Vipers inched closer with their horde of mechanical snake; they wanted to run but they didn't dare try such a sudden move. Just then, a figure jumped into the scene and came in between the two groups. The figure wore what looks like a mix between a Power Ranger helmet and a Sci-Fi racer helmet. It wore a brown coat (despite the weather, which was fairly warm), open-finger gloves, silver pant, and high rim boots. "WHO THE HELL…!"
"WHO ARE YOU?" Psycho Viper yelled in surprise, even the Sumomo, Karara, and Chiroro were wondering who this…err…creature is.
"Hah, ha, ha, ha, ha," the being volume in a manly tone, "I am…" He then did several gestures that cause even more sweat drop, "…Space Detective 556 (Kogoro), defender of freedom of all worlds (not really)!"
As soon as he was finished, a young blonde girl popped up out of nowhere. She wore a collar T-shirt under a western vest, a western skirt, similar boots to Kogoro, and bunny-like ear ornament. The girl began to bow repeatedly to the Vipers.
"I'm sorry; my brother has the tendency to intervene in any situation regardless," she apologizes, before turning to the females and began to do the same thing, "I'm sorry; my brother came late because he had to first save a kitty from a tree. I'm Lavie, Kogoro's sister and assistance. I'm sorry for not introducing myself sooner…"
"Uh…OK," Karara manage.
"It's…umm…nice to meet you," Chiroro stumbled.
"So…err…you two are, like, here to save us, right?" Sumomo questioned; this was the most awkward situation she had ever been in.
"That's right," Lavie answer, "I'm sorry if there was any misunderstanding…"
"Err…like, there nothing to be, like, sorry about…"
"ENOUGH CHIT-CHAT ALREADY," Criminal Viper shouted, clearly annoyed, "I DON'T CARE IF YOU TWO ARE HEROES OR COMIC RELIEF! GET OUT OF THE WAY!"
"Hah, ha, ha, ha, ha," Kogoro chuckled as he pulled out what looks like a cross between a light saber and a katana, "Threaten me all you want but I shall be the one who emerge victorious…"
"Humph," Psycho Viper smirked, clearly not impress or worry, "We'll see about that, Space Detective…" With a snap of his finger the mechanical snake sprung into action.
It looks like Kogoro may have bitten more than he can chew as he prepares to fight for his life.
"D-D-D-Dark Admiral Murdada…" Keroro, Giroro, and Dororo mutter as Kululu gave them a fearful nod. The humans stared at the invader, wondering what was it about the name that gotten them sweating in fear. "A-A-A-As in the Dark Admiral Murdada…?"
"Sergeant," Fuyuki spoke up clearly worry about the Keronians' behaviors, "Is something wrong?"
Not really hearing him, Keroro sweat even harder as Kululu's head bobble up and down, confirming the name he had given a second time. Putting as much effort as he can into it, Keroro straiten himself out to give the brave order, "Well, let's see it…"
"Roger, Captain," Kululu then began to type in a series of command to put the message on the huge screen and to translate it into human language. A few second later, the message was displayed.
ATTENTION ARMPIT PLATOON:
I, DARK ADMIRAL MURDADA, HAD HEARD OF YOUR INCOMPETENCE IN THE INVASION OF PEKOPON. ALTHOUGH IT IS, WITHOUT AN EXCEPTION, UNACCEPTABLE UNDER KERON FORCE'S LAW, I DO REALIZE THAT FOR A CLASS 'F' INVASION UNIT TO BE ASSIGNED TO THE PLANET THAT WAS DEEMED 'UNCONQUERABLE' FOR CENTURIES IS INDEED FOOLISH. THEREFORE, YOU ARE BLESSING WITH MY RARE MERCY…BUT YOU SHALL RECEIVE THIS ONLY IF YOU ARE TO DO, AS I DEMAND. BY THE TIME YOU FINISH READING THIS MESSAGE, YOU HAVE THIRTY MINUTES TO REACH TOKYO'S MOUNTAIN QUARRY…AND YOU WILL BRING YOUR PEKOPONIANS AS WELL. ALL FURTHER ORDER SHALL BE GIVEN TO YOU AT THE SPOT. IF YOU DO NOT COMPLY…WELL, YOU ALREADY KNOW WHAT DON'T YOU?
END TRANSMISSION
The Keronians gulp as they read the last sentence. The human read it and could tell almost instantly that things were serious. But, there was still that one question… "Uh, Dororo," Koyuki voiced, "Who's Murdada?"
Out of the blue, Dororo shivered so badly that his voice became uncharacteristic.
"Koyuki-dono," Dororo exploded, "it's 'Dark Admiral' Murdada! You can't say his name without his rank…EVER!"
"E-Eh," Koyuki yelped, slightly hurt by Dororo's sudden outburst; she wasn't the only one, as the other human children also jumped at the outburst, "D-Dororo…?"
Suddenly self-aware, Dororo realize what he had done. "I'm sorry, Koyuki-dono. F-Forgive me…" He managed before entering another Trauma State, "W-What have I done…"
As Koyuki try to explain to Dororo that it wasn't his fault, Natsumi decided to continue. "Anyway, who was that that sent the message?"
The three remaining Keronian glance at each other for some time, hoping that someone could explain to the Pekoponian just exactly they are dealing with.
Finally, Giroro decided to get it off his chest. "Err…you Pekoponian had better sit down for this." Though slightly confused, Natsumi, Fuyuki, Momoka, Saburo, and Koyuki (who manage to get Dororo out of Trauma State) did as Giroro suggested. "W-W-Well, as you all probably aware of, a military had a set of ranks, ranging from the lowest being recruit to highest being admiral. And…well…"
Sensing Giroro's stumbling, Kululu decided to try to take, "W-W-Well first off, it rather difficult to get to the rank of Admiral for one thing…"
Seeing that Kululu wasn't going to get anywhere, Dororo took over. "Y-You sees…well…Dark Admiral Murdada is…well…"
The kids remained silent, not sure how to approach this. On one hand, they could understand that it was not a subject they are comfortable with, but on the other hand they can't really understand what it was about the Murdada that was giving them such a hard time.
Realizing this, the Sergeant of 'back then' (also known as 'Classic Keroro') decided to ease the tension. "Dark Admiral Murdada is, in short, a monster of all Admirals, if not of the entire Keron Force."
Everyone glared at the Sergeant, either surprise/horrify that Keroro had just said what they'd heard (which was mostly the Keronians) or confuse at what the green alien frog had meant (which was mostly the children).
"W-W-What was that suppose to mean," Momoka asked.
"Gero…I suppose you Pekoponians would not understand the amount of danger you are in if you don't know the story," Keroro gazed around the humans, noticing that they got very attentive at the word 'danger', "Dark Admiral Murdada is one of the top Admiral of Keron Force, one of the best if I may add. He has seen and fought in countless of battles that would have been too much for the average Keronian. But what really sets him apart from other soldiers is the sheer violence and cruelty he shows to anyone he chose. No one really knows much about what could have cause him to exert this, why he hadn't already taken over the Keron Force, or how such a Keronian could reach such a high position but there was one thing certain when he is present in any mission: he goes a hundred and ninety percent. To him, it was either you get it completely right the first time or you are living a short life. By that I mean he will personally deal with you if it means getting the job done right…"
The human children were silent; they were beginning to understand why the alien frogs were feeling nervous about Murdada.
The way Murdada was described would have even made Dark Momoka feeling somewhat nervous about him. "W-W-Wow," Momoka manage, "I-I…"
"Don't tell me that that is the reason why you stupid frogs are getting nervous about," Natsumi suddenly huff. Apparently, she did quiet get the message. "All in all, this Murdada is just another hot shot that thinks he can come and easily take over a planet. That is nothing I can't handle…"
"…'Nothing'…?" Giroro exhausted quietly, before something in his mind snapped, "'NOTHING'…? DON'T YOU GET IT, NATSUMI! THAT KERONIAN IS THE WORSE ADMIRAL THAT CAN EVER GET INVOLVE IN THIS! HE IS NOTHING LIKE KERORO WHO SLACK OFF! HE IS FAR MORE DEADLY THAN ANY OF US COMBINE! HE'S WORSER THAN MY BROTHER, WHO DARK ADMIRAL MURDADA CAN EASILY KILLS ON SIGHT! THERE IS A REASON WHY IS CALLED A 'DARK ADMIRAL', YOU KNOW! HE IS NOT JUST INCREDIBLY EVIL TO OTHER 'LOWER LIFE' BUT ALSO EXTREMELY POWERFUL! HE IS CAPABLE OF SLAUGHTERING ANY SPEICE TO THE POINT OF EXTINCTION! EVEN OUR NATURAL KILLERS, VIPERS, DIED EASILY BEFORE HIS MIGHT! IF YOU STILL THINK THAT HE IS SOME KIND OF PUSH-OVER, THEN THE ONLY THING YOU WILL TO LOOKING FORWARD TO AFTER YOU MEET HIM IS A QUICK DEATH, IF YOU'RE LUCKY!"
Natsumi fell deadly silent as she watches as Giroro try calming himself down. If his explanation didn't get anything into her head, all of the fear, panic, and weakness in his voice sure did. As Giroro steadily returned to his normal, all Natsumi could muster was, "S-Sorry…"
"No, it was my fault, Natsumi," Giroro countered, "I should have guessed that you would not have taken any of our kind as an immediate threat…I should be the one that should apologize for that sudden outburst…"
The room quickly became silent again, letting both Keroro and Giroro's word sink in. Finally Fuyuki broke the silent with an all-important question, "So what do we do now?"
Keroro stood up, which catches everyone's attention; apparently he wasn't going to stay silent to the question. "We must do as Dark Admiral Murdada demand. ARMPIT Platoon listens up; your order is prepare yourself and the Pekoponians with as many firearms as you can manage to carry without looking too suspicious. I have a pretty good idea why he wants the Pekoponians and us presence at the location. You have ten minus to get ready before we have to get moving…"
"But, what about Tamama-chan," Momoka asked, "He's still resting…"
"Fear not, Momoka-dono, Private Tamama will not participate in this. You all can leave the excuse to me. In fact, neither Tamama nor Angol Moa shall be informed of this for his and her own safety. Everyone dismissed…"
Without another word everyone scatter to prepare as Sergeant Keroro suggest and before five minute has pass, everyone had reassemble and together set out to Tokyo's Mountain Quarry, leaving both Tamama and Moa clueless about the situation in order to leave them behind. At least that was the plan, because as they left they were unaware that during the entire time they were being watch by a ghostly (literally) figure…
"TAMA, THEY LEFT WITHOUT ME TO GO SEE DARK ADMIRAL MURDADA?" Tamama repeated in shocked. He and Moa were talking to a young-looking girl with a bluish kimono and a faint red ribbon in her long dark violet hair. The thing was…this girl is actually the ghost that haunts the Hinata Residence, known as Spirit-chan to most. At least she supposed to be haunting the house, but she actually quiet friendly (when she's not angry). "AS IN, THEY ARE MEETING THE DARK ADMIRAL MURDADA?"
"I believe that is what they are doing," Spirit-chan spoke in an almost otherworldly tone, "the way they freaked out on the mere mention of the name was even disturbing than your outburst, Tamama-chan…"
Moa noticed the outburst as well, which doesn't see very often from as far she can remember. "Tamama-chan is this Dark Admiral that bad?"
Not even concern that it's Moa he's talking to, Tamama replied in a fearful tone. "He's the WORSE…he makes Momochi's mom and dad looked like weak little grubs! He was nickname many things for his brute strength and devious deeds, like 'Hitler times two hundred', 'Breaker of Planet's Life', 'Reaper of Weaklings', and 'The Devil's Resurrection'! The way I heard it, he can take out an army of Viper, go toe-to-toe with five Angol members, and stand in the path of a super nova…and survive to fight even more (not sure if the last two part is accurate though)! If he's here, and decide to take care of Pekopon himself, within an hour or so Pekopon is in HIS hand…"
Moa couldn't help but gulped at Tamama's description of Murdada. This Dark Admiral sound like someone no sane people (friend or foe) would want to mess with.
Her mind suddenly drifted back to what Ghost-chan had mentioned about how the Keroro Platoon and Pekoponians 'getting ready', and a horrible thought came up. "Tamama-chan, Uncle-san got everyone geared up with weapons, did he? You don't think they were…you can say, prepare for war?"
Tamama looked at Lady Moa questionably until the idea click into his mind like a piece of a puzzle. He suddenly realize why Murdada had order that both the platoon and the Pekoponians to present at Quarry, why the Sergeant had decided not to inform them of the situation, and why they arm themselves before they left.
"SHIT," he exclaimed as he jumped from the bed, startling Moa and Spirit-chan, as started hurryingly toward the door, "if they are doing what I think they are doing, they're going to need my help!"
"But Tamama-chan," Spirit-chan tried to protest, "You can't…"
"YEAH I KNOW I NEED TO REST FOR ANOTHER HALF HOUR BEFORE I CAN BATTLE PROPERLY…AND UNDER NORMAL CIRCUMSTANCES I WOULD, BUT THIS AN EMERGENCY!"
"That's not…"
"If you're going Tamama-chan," Moa intervene, changing into her alien form, "then I'm going too!"
*Snap* "DON'T BE ABSURD! YOU CAN DIE IN A SITUATION LIKE THIS…"
"I don't care, not while you and Uncle-sama are dying too…"
Tamama glared into Moa's eyes only to find that she was glaring back with the same determination, stubbornness, and bravery he was showing. He hadn't seen this side of Lady Moa before, but it was enough to impress even his 'dark side'.
He smiled, probably the first honest smile he had given her, "Alright, you can come! I guess I could use your help too…"
Angol Moa smiled back and followed Tamama out of the room, leaving Spirit-chan behind. She didn't mind that they had completely forgotten her; she is used to it by now. But she is starting to get worry about the situation.
'If this Murdada is as bad as he was describe, there is no way that Keroro and the others can come back alive,' Spirit-chan suddenly remeber something that got her spirit soaring (pun intended), 'maybe…oh, I hope I'll be able to find them in time.'
With that last thought, she floated out the room.
Meanwhile, back in the forest, Kogoro and Lavie (who had joined the battle midway) were breathing heavily. The three female aliens (Sumomo, Karara, and Chiroro) were huddling close to their protectors as the swarm of mechanical snakes circles them.
By now, Criminal Viper had joined the fight and was now eying the Space Detective with hatred. The combine force of Kogoro's Laser Bamboo Sword (as 556 called his katana-light saber) and Lavie's gun skill had destroyed over a hundred of the snake units. Psycho Viper, however, smiled confidently from the sideline.
"I must acknowledge," Psycho Viper voice, "your endeavor is commendable, conversely your attempt against us ineffective. These multitudes of Mechanical Snakes shall maintain approaching you even after you banish the last of your potency. Not only that, but you were imprudent enough to allocate yourselves to be enclosed by them, which will expenditure you exceedingly…"
"HUH," everyone froze, as they looked at Psycho Viper, confused.
"…It means 'victory is ours'…"
"OH~," with that everyone return their attention back to the fight.
"Like, honestly, does that crazy Viper knows half of the words that, like, came out his mouth," Sumomo wondered out loud.
"I highly doubt it," Karara nervously giggled.
"Speaking of 'doubt'," Chiroro pressed the issue, "I doubt these two can last much longer in this fight to protect us. These mechanical snakes just seem endless, both Kogoro and Lavie are getting worn out, and we're surrounded…"
"Brainless diminutive tadpole," Psycho Viper snared in mockery, "Haven't I previously inform you of the dilemma you are intertwined in?"
"Huh…?"
"… It means 'hadn't I already told you that?'…"
"Oh, you have?"
"…"
"Enough chitchat," roared Criminal Viper, "you all prepared yourselves. Those three toads…"
"HEY," Sumomo, Karara, and Chiroro shouted in protest, "WE'RE NOT 'TOADS'!"
"Whatever…as I was saying, they shall become our hostage and as for you wannabe heroes…" Criminal struck his thumb at both Kogoro and Lavie before giving them a thumb down, "…will die!" On cue the army of Mechanical Snake pounced at their five victims.
While Kogoro and Lavie bravely ready themselves for what it has appeared to be their final heroic work, the three would-be hostages screamed, begging for someone to save them. Then, without warning…
"GUM-GUM WHIP…"
"SINGLE SWORD: RAISING PHOENIX…"
"THUNDERBOLT TEMPEST…"
"USOPP'S SPECIAL: EXPLODING SUPER STAR…"
"SIX FLEUR: TWIST…"
"COUP DE CANNON…"
In an instance, the masses of robot snake were either knock away, sliced, electrocuted, burst, bend into pieces, or obliterated. The Vipers and the five would-be victims were caught off guard by the sudden attack as they turn to the source.
There, they found nine strange Keronians: a ruby red with a straw hat, a forest green with three swords (currently holding only one), a sky blue with orange hair, a sandy yellow with a long nose, an ink black with equally black boots, a young cinnamon brown wearing a fuzzy pink top hat with antlers, a crystal violet with a cowboy hat, a large pale tan with a Speedo and sunglasses, and a Keronian skeleton with a large Afro.
The ruby red spotted the five possible victims and grinned, "Sorry we're late…"
Karara suddenly recognize the voice. It was the voice that she heard over the radio; the same voice that volunteered to come to come rescue them. Could it be? "A-Are you…?"
"WHAT IN HELL'S NAME IS UP," Criminal Viper cut Karara off, "ARE YOU ALL MORE WANNABE HEROES WHO ARE ASKING FOR A DEATH WISH?"
"You all identify yourself at once," Psycho Viper demand, ticked that there are another interference entered.
The two Viper quickly picked up something was off as the nine newcomers merely grinned.
"Yo ho, ho, ho, I'm 'Humming' Brook, musician," the skeleton introduce itself.
"I'm Franky the Super~ Carpenter," the pale tan did a pose.
"I'm Nico Robin, the 'devil child' to other who fears me," the crystal violet gave them a scary smirk.
"I'm Chopper, master doctor in training," the cinnamon brown suddenly grew to new heights, literally!
"I'm 'Black Leg' Sanji, master cook," the ink black lit a cigar.
"I'm the fearless Captain Usopp, master marksman," the sandy yellow lied, which was obvious.
"I'm Nami the Navigator," the sky blue spoke in a seductive tone as electricity crackled from her twirling pikestaff.
"I'm 'Pirate Hunter' First Mate Roronoa Zoro," the forest green growled as he place the sword from his hand (Wado) into his mouth as unsheathed the other two, Kitetsu III and Shuusui.
The ruby red grin a toothy grin as he spoke, "Monkey D. Luffy, Captain of the Straw Hat Pirates…!" And with that, the nine charge forward.
Meanwhile, the ARMPIT Platoon and the Earth Force (as the kids called themselves) had arrived at the location. The area was most unsettling since it was fit like a box canyon: sheer sixty meter high walls around the perimeter with the only exit/enter by land is a thirty meter wide cave. However disturbing the scene may look, unfortunately, the two groups had no choice but to enter…cautiously. Once inside, they sky was quickly blanket by a five giant alien ship arrange in an X-formation, each with the symbol of the Keron Force.
"Sheesh," Natsumi grunted, "and here I thought that see just one ship was bad enough…"
Everyone else remained silent as they observer dozens of soldier Keronian drift from each ship. They were all outfitted in a strange uniform: a head piece that appears to be a mix between a space helmet and gas mask, a set of armor covering the various parts of the body, and a laser rifle.
Giroro notice this and noted, "It is Dark Admiral Murdada's personal army…" to the Earth force. The children were flabbergasted; this was Murdada's army?
"Well, you guys were definitely serious about this Dark Admiral being different from others," Saburo noted.
Suddenly, from the centermost ship, a huge beam descended bringing six Keronian with it. One was First Lieutenant Garuru; another was light blue Keronian with a black cap, freckles, and a symbol that looks like a two color water droplet; there was young dark orange with a dark green baseball cap with a symbol that looks like a green circle with three pegs; a teal color Keronian with black color eyes, red pupil, half of his body cybernetic, a fade-orange cape, and a three-point star symbol; there was a female pink Keronian with a magenta cap with catlike bumps and a half color heart symbol; and finally a fierce-looking olive green Keronian with features that gives even the bravest heart Goosebumps.
"It the Garuru Platoon," Dororo reviewed in surprised.
"Ku, Ku, Ku, yeah," Kululu crackled nervously, "There's First Lieutenant Garuru, First Class Private Taruru, Recruit Tororo, Lance Corporal Zoruru, Chief Medic Pururu…"
"…And Dark Admiral Murdada," Keroro finished; everyone tensed at the mention of the Dark Admiral. So the olive green one is Murdada, he does look intimidating!
The Dark Admiral gazed at the Keroro Platoon and the Pekoponians.
'So these are the insects that are stalling the invasion of Pekopon. Pathetic…' the Dark Admiral thought, 'I could have taken these pests with both hands behind my back. Still, I have orders to take care of first…'
He nodded at the Garuru Platoon, apparently giving them permission to do as they please. With that, the Garuru Platoon came forward.
"Hey, Keroro-kun," Pururu ran up to the Sergeant happily, but worryingly, "how have you been?"
"Gero," Keroro croaked, totally caught off guard by the friendly tone, "Err…I'm doing just fine?"
"Good," Pururu then turned her lavender eyes to Giroro and Dororo, "Hello Giroro-kun and Zeroro- I mean, Dororo-kun, have you two been keeping healthy?"
"Uh," Giroro stumbled, "Yeah~…"
"Err…sure have," Dororo mumbled, unsure how to make of the situation, "and you…?"
"Huh, oh I've been, well, you know…" Pururu answered awkwardly. Everyone sweat dropped…something doesn't quiet feel right.
"Pu, Pu, Pu…my do you looked like you've seen a ghost, Kululu," Tororo snickered in his usual tone.
"Err…Ku, Ku, Ku, and you are not doing so because…?" Kululu countered, only for Tororo to snicker even louder.
"Naturally, I'm not the one with the Dark Admiral bearing down my back," Tororo cackled, causing more sweat dropped. Something was DEFINITELY wrong!
"Zeroro…" Zoruru growled.
"Zoruru…" Dororo stated.
"…You better get this right," Zoruru snared, "you and me still have a score to finish…"
"Uh…okay?" Do I really need to spell it out; something is not quite right here!
"Master-senpai…?" Taruru looked around, trying to get a glimpse of the black Keronian, "Where's Master-senpai?"
"Private Tamama is currently under recovery from an intense fight, so he couldn't make it! Lady Moa is attending to him as we speak," Keroro voiced. It wasn't technically lying, so it was convincing.
"Oh…" Taruru sighed…in relief? Red flags are definitely all the way up by now!
"So, bro, are you nervous?" Garuru asked calmly. Suddenly, Giroro couldn't take it anymore.
"ALRIGHT, what is going on here, Garuru," Giroro barked, catching everyone's attention, "First off, you never talked to me with informal tone before! Secondly, you never asked about my well being, you literally blow me off when I do it to you! And thirdly, since when do start calling me 'bro'…" then it all suddenly clicked his head, "…you, if not your whole group, are trying to tell me something, aren't you?"
Garuru, if not his whole platoon, felled silent…DEADLY silent. They knew something, but…Clapping? Everyone turn to the source…it was the Dark Admiral!
"Bravo, Corporal Giroro," the Dark Admiral spoke evilly, causing everyone to tense, "You are the first brave, if not stupid or clueless, soul to asked the all important question! You, ARMPIT Platoon, have passed the first test…"
"The 'first test'…?" Keroro repeated.
"Indeed, you see Keron Force was getting concern about the welfare of their Class F invasion force. You all may not be aware of this, but rumors back on Keron are that the ARMPIT Platoon had become nothing more than cowards, weaklings, outcasts, and lazy Asses! Some even states that Keroro Platoon had completely side with the Pekoponians against us or any other alien invasions…"
"Err…is that so…?" Dororo pondered nervously. Four invisible arrows pointed at the platoon's head, which states, "Somewhat true".
"Wondering if some of these rumors may have an accurate origin, the Keron Force has asked me to inspect the situation out. Of course, if you all were deemed worthy of the rumors, then I will personally take over the invasion task…as I done so with many others, might I add…" Apparently, Dark Admiral Murdada had considered many other invasions force unworthy to continue without his supervision. Convincing him will a high, if not difficult, task.
"Well, Dark Admiral Murdada sir," Keroro spoke in an unusually calm tone, "I can assure you that none of those rumors are accurate…"
"That is for me to decided, Sergeant," Murdada glared at Pekoponian, "So these are the insects that stalled the invasion of Pekopon, eh?"
The children had been shivering on the inside at the sheer aura that was leaking out of the Dark Admiral, but they continue to keep a straight face.
"S-So what if we are," Natsumi confirmed, "There had better be a good reason why you called us here…"
Murdada gazed at the Earth Force before smirking. "Humph, so you all are not crazy enough to not fear me…"
Before Natsumi could burst out an objection, Fuyuki stepped up. "It is true that we fear you, sir, but that doesn't stop us from facing you…so don't underestimate us!"
Everyone glared at Fuyuki, but none more focus than Murdada. 'This Boy is…'
"Heh, to admit one's fear but still face it; that is true bravery. I must admit, although truthfully I see every one of your kind as a mere insect, I shall give you the honor of having my respect," This caught the attention of every Keronian; Dark Admiral Murdada had never given compliment to an enemy before, "With you and your power as part of the obstacles that any of the invasion force has to overcome, it would indeed be almost impossible to invade Pekopon…"
"Wait, what do you mean by 'power'?" This startled Fuyuki, if not everyone. Fuyuki had powers?
"So you hadn't realized it yet, huh? Well, you see, I have travel throughout most of the galaxy and had seen many worthy of being call 'deadly'. One of these are the existence of 'Darkness Carrier', a being who emerges into life had a one-in-a-trillion chance of holding the ability of dark energy that can used to strike absolute fear and death into every brave and strong souls…"
Fuyuki is a possessor of dark and deadly energy…? The given information stunned everyone, but none more than Fuyuki who was at the moment is beyond mental help from the other.
"H-How would you know for sure that I'm this 'Darkness Carrier'…"
Murdada snickered evilly at the question; he must have known something.
"Doubtful, are you? Well I'm not surprise, not many such as you would accept that one could possess such tremendous power. However…" Murdada glared directly into the sole male of the Hinata as he continues, "It just so happens that you and I are both…'Darkness Carriers'."
Everyone gasps; both Fuyuki Hinata and Dark Admiral Murdada are 'Darkness Carriers'; both could well be equally powerful and deadly. What a shock!
While a few people (Momoka, Koyuki, Saburo, Dororo, and the Garuru Platoon) were merely shock by the fact, the remaining ARMPIT Platoon and Natsumi sweat dropped in fear. What was the reason for them in doing so…?
"Jeez," Kululu sounded, "So all those rare rage Hinata boy he exert occasionally was a small taste of his power, huh…?"
"I hate to see it fully awaken," Giroro stated, "Natsumi couldn't even stop that small portion, let alone dealing with the whole thing…"
"Anyway," Murdada volume, "Lets get back on track. You, ARMPIT Platoon, have one more task to fulfill before I can deem you as acceptable…"
"And what would that be, sir…" Keroro questioned.
Murdada smirked. "That's easy," he then pointed at the Earth Force, "fight and kill them…"
The Earth Force and the ARMPIT Platoon, except the Sergeant, froze. "WHAT," they all yelped.
"Not counting the boy I just spoke with, the other had been giving me 'the look' the entire time! Not only that, but they are the driving force behind the entire invasion halt! And if the boy was let alive, he will no doubt bring us trouble, especially if he fully awakens his dark power! If you do this, you are allowed to continue your operation on Pekopon…"
"That will be a negative, sir," Keroro stated. Everyone stared with wide eye at the green Keronian.
"I must be mistaken, I thought you said…"
"You heard me right, sir…I SAID 'NO'!" This time, the sheer force of the words took even Murdada aback. Keroro wasn't just speaking to the Dark Admiral like an equal; he talks as if he had little or no fear at all.
Giroro notice this and began to wonder if Keroro had gone mad for raising his voice to the Dark Admiral. Dororo began to think that what he had stated about Keroro is an expert to saving Pekopon may actually be demonstrated right now. Kululu…well, let's not go there.
Murdada glared dangerously at the Sergeant, seeing if he could put him back into his proper place, only to see that Keroro was not only showing no fear but also a presence that was larger than any being he had seen before.
"So," Murdada growled, "you refuse to do as your superior commands?"
"I don't care if you are some galactic judge; Pekopon is under my authority and I shall conquer it my way at my pace…whether anyone like it or not!"
"Then you had only sign your death wish," as if on signal, the Garuru Platoon regretfully return to their original position as every one of Murdada's personal army ready their weapons, "and you still fail to protect the insects that you hold dear to your treacherous heart…"
"Did you, sir, think for a moment that I wouldn't have seen this coming…?" Murdada, for the first time in living memories, was confused by the Sergeant stated, "I had already foreseen this order as soon as I read that your message requesting for both my platoon and the Pekoponian to come…and I am well prepare for it, too!"
With that, Keroro snapped his finger; the signal was given.
As quick as lightening, Natsumi pulled out a small pendant in a shape of a small yellow skull attach to a necklace and press the button, a bright light covering her body and quickly disappearing to reveal her embarrassing Powered Natsumi armor – a blue one piece swimsuit replaced her clothes while metallic white shoulder pads, long boots and gloves covered her body immediately afterwards. Several flying guns shaped like white funnels appeared around the redhead as she smiled.
"Guess following the stupid frog's orders paid off," she smirked.
Momoka, meanwhile, took out a hidden briefcase. Upon opening it, there was a flash of light that, for a moment, blinded everyone. When the light subsided, Momoka was dressed in a pink battle suit. The armor covered her chest, forearms and ankles, revealing a skintight white jumpsuit under it in the unprotected parts. There was a cannon shaped similarly to Tamama's Keronian head rather than a metallic glove covered her right hand. Dark Momoka now was etched on her face.
"Heh, finally some butt to smash to pieces!" Dark Momoka growled.
At the same time, Koyuki made some quick hand gesture and puff of smoke blanketed her. In a matter of seconds, the smoke clear, revealing her in her Ninja garb, complete with a one-piece dark Ninja skirt, bandage over her wrists and ankles, a blue mask tied over eyes and a katana in right hand. She glared dangerously at the army, pointing to them with her katana as three shurikens appeared in her left hand.
"In this battle, I will fight to win!" she declared.
Saburo suddenly wiped out a paper and his reality pen; he calmly, but furiously, drew something on the paper. As soon as he was done, a puff of smoke covered him from view, only to quickly be remover to reveal a silver-knight-armor Saburo from the neck down. His headpiece was similar to what Astronaut wear, only more comfortable and had knight-like designed. The arms were a real piece of work; the right hand garment had a built-in, one-meter long laser saber while the left was hand cannon. The silhouette cape that hangs down from his back looked fragile, but knowing Saburo, he didn't design it just for looks.
"Well, this ought to fun," his voice echo through the hidden speaker.
Everyone else merely drew his weapon. Giroro pulled out an assembly of weapon too numerous to list; Dororo activate his Assassin Armor which quickly cover his entire body, save for his eyes; Kululu summon a spider-like robot that looks like him…err, let's just skip the description; Keroro donned a samurai headset and a double-blade sword; Fuyuki simply pulled out the Keroball.
"We'll stop you," Fuyuki voiced, "no matter what happens…"
Murdada observed the 'threatening' situation before he smirked. "So you think that you Pekoponian Insect and four traitorous Keronian soldiers have what it takes to win this game?"
"YOU BETTER MAKE THAT FIVE TRAITOROUS KERONIAN SOLDIERS, SIR…" a voice boomed.
Everyone turn to the source to find Dark Tamama ready to charge.
He was next to Angol Moa in her 'Lord of Terror' uniform, the Lucifer Spear high in the air and ready to strike.
"And one Angol of Uncle's Platoon…"
"GERO, Private Tamama…Lady Moa…what are you two doing here?" the Sergeant asked, startled. Everyone was somewhat confused as well. "How did you know that…?"
"…You can say it came from beyond the grave?" Moa chirped.
Keroro was at first befuddled at the meaning of the proverb until he remembers what had lurked in his room. He sighed. "I completely forgot about her…"
"Beside, Mister Sergeant Sir, there is no way a simple hospital is going to keep me away from fighting," Tamama joked.
The Sergeant couldn't help but smiled.
But a sudden earth chilling laughter broke the mood. The attention return to the Dark Admiral; he didn't appear to be a bit worry, though considering who he is it's comes with no surprise.
"Such 'heroic' nonsense," he cackled, "you honestly think any of you could evade fate. I could have my army blast you all to piece as I speak," suddenly, his eyes turn shadily red as dark aura began to leak out of his body, "but since I'm in such a swell mood today, I have another idea. Since you all are so eager to fight the Keron Force, why don't you fight someone just as or even more deadly…" The Keroro Platoon and the Earth Force frozen in complete horror, they knew what was coming, "…I'll take you all on!"
With that, he charged.
Back in the forest, Kogoro, Lavie, Sumomo, Karara, and Chiroro were beyond outside help. What was their reason? They had just witness the Straw Hats single-handily defeat a horde of mechanic snakes and the two Vipers while still having time to joke or act causal.
They were impress with what the Straw Hats' abilities: Luffy's stretching ability send many of the machines flying in all direction; Zoro's easily minced the machine and Criminal Viper (he still alive); Sanji's 'Rolling Dish' attack shatter all the machines that was dumb enough to get close (which was pretty much every single one); Robin and Franky's skills kept everything harmful away from the five previously victim; Usopp, Nami, Chopper, and Brook used their skills to humiliate and beat Psycho Viper.
"Wow," Karara and Chiroro managed, "They're so cool…!"
As of now, the Straw Hats are talking to two females in an almost sexy police uniform (and yes, Sanji went flirty again). While the two looked almost identical, one of the only differences is that the serious one had short hair while the casual one had long hair. Both each had two antennas with yellow orbs at the tip. They were the Space Policewomen: Poyon (long hair) and Poyan (short), and were presently handcuffing the two badly beaten Vipers.
"Thank you for your assistance in capturing these space criminals," Poyan thanks, "these two was always breaking the rules and getting away somehow, poyo…"
"Would this device be the reason?" Robin queries as showed a strange belt with a bunch of function too great to describe or name. The too Space Policewomen were flabbergasted at the sight of the device.
"Well, I'll be a Pekoponian monkey," Poyon exclaimed, as Robin handed it to her, "This is a top level, rare, and illegal equipment of the galaxies, poyo. It was suppose to allow quick access to anywhere without a trace, poyo. Who knew that it would actually work, poyo? It was stolen some time ago and we never really figure out who did it, poyo…"
"Until now," Nami finished.
"Well," Poyan voiced as she glared at the two grumbling Vipers, "I can tell you now that these two are going to prison for a long~ time, for attempted kidnapping, countless assault, theft, and many other charges, poyo."
"Well, we're glad that we could help," grinned Luffy in his usual causal tone, "normally we're too busy running from the law to help it…"
This dialogue got an eyebrow raising from the two policewomen while Luffy's crew began to steam and grumble at their Captain's idiocy.
"Since you help us with such a huge and important case, we'll just ignore that last comment this time," after saying that, Poyan turn her attention back to the Vipers, "well, time to go you two, poyo."
The two Viper grumble, as they were being drag away from the scene by the two policewomen.
"See you two later," Luffy shout at the departing space cops.
Poyon giggle as she added, "I hope so; you are pretty cute for a Keronian. Just don't cause trouble to see me though, poyo." With that final comment, they departed.
"Well that was totally unexpected," Sanji commented coldly.
"What was?" Luffy asked innocently.
"…Never mind,"
"So are you five absolutely sure that you are ok," Chopper volumes, which caught his friends' attention. He had, soundlessly, worked his way over to the five could-be victims and was making sure that weren't too badly hurt.
"Like, we're fine thanks to you and your friends, Chopper-san," Sumomo reassured. She's not psychic, if you're wondering. The Straw Hats did introduce themselves earlier and, during the battle, they were able to get familiar with Sumomo, Karara, Chiroro, Lavie, and Kogoro.
"I'm sorry that my brother had to be such a bother to you," Lavie apologized. Yeah…there was numerous time during the battle that 556 wishes to join, and always Franky had to knock him out for his own good.
"No need to apologize, my lovely rabbit-girl from space~," Sanji flirted.
"Beside, your brother look so cool," Luffy exclaimed, as Brook, Chopper, and Usopp agreed. The other, besides giggling Robin, sweat dropped at the sight.
"Hah, ha, ha, ha, ha," Kogoro did his characteristic laugh, "It was a pleasure to fight alongside you all…"
"He said, 'thanks for saving us back there, I thought I was going to die'," Lavie interpreted her brother true meaning.
"Is that really what he means," Zoro asked, not really believing that 556 could say one thing but meant a totally off-topic subject.
"Anyways," Kogoro announced, "It is time for us to save the world elsewhere. We shall meet again…"
"He said, 'it our lunch hour now, farewell and I don't know if the author is going to make us part of the story again'," Lavie translated, "well, see you later…"
With that, an explosion sent the pair rocketing away, leaving the now dust cover Straw Hats staring at the incident with a sweat dropped.
"Well, that was weird," commented Nami.
"I've met a lot of strange people in my younger days," Franky added, "but those two will take the cake for being the most bizarre among all others…"
"Did they really need to 'blast off' to leave," Chopper coughed.
"Who cares? It was a sweet exit," Luffy protested, "Too bad they left before I can ask them to join us…"
Everyone sweat dropped at the comment.
"If that the case," Usopp expressed, "I'm glad they left…"
"Anyway, let's get these three aliens back to the house," Robin related.
"Whew, finally," Karara chuckled.
"Right this way, my three angels from the distanced stars~," Sanji flirted.
Zoro and Nami sweat dropped.
"Dude," Zoro voiced, "what is wrong with you? You're going after females of different specie now, too?"
"You shut up, swords boy, I can't help it now that I'm seeing these lovely ladies through the eyes of an alien…"
Although they were confused, Sumomo and the two sisters didn't have time to ask question. In fact, they were freaking out and not for being flirted by Sanji. They had just noticed a creepy silhouette creeping up on the group.
They weren't the only one… "AAH (YO)… WHAT IS THAT?" Usopp, Chopper, and Brooked cried.
Everyone turn to find the silhouette had turn into a young-looking girl in a kimono with various blue fireballs floating around her.
"Greeting all…" it spoke.
"AYAH, AN EVIL SPIRIT," Usopp scream as the three alien girls, Chopper, and Brook hid behind him; he took out a cross and began to nervously pray, "EVIL SPIRIT BEGONE…EVIL SPIRIT DEPART…"
"Relaxes, you guys," Luffy replied; he, flirty Sanji, and Robin were the only one not freaking out even a little bit, "she the ghost that haunt the Hinata house…"
"So you've heard of me?" the ghost girl asked, a tad surprised.
"Yes, Mr. Winter mention about you some days ago…" Robin explained.
"Oh…well, I'd better properly introduce myself. I'm Omiyo, but everyone just called me Spirit-chan…"
As everyone began to calm down, Sanji dance his way over to Spirit-chan before he grabbed her hand (look, don't ask me how he did it, ok).
"It's a pleasure to meet you, spirit of the afterlife~," Sanji flirt. I guess ghosts can get scared themselves considering how Ghost-chan is freaking out.
"The way you are going, you are going to scare the afterlife out of every innocent female soul you come across when you die, you lousy pervert," Nami groaned as she yanked Sanji by the earlobe 'off the set'.
"Anyway, Ghost-chan, what are you doing here," Luffy pondered.
"Oh, that's right," Ghost-chan suddenly exclaimed, "Straw Hats, you must hurry and go help the ARMPIT Platoon and the kids…"
Dororo: HOLY COW! WE'RE ACTUALLY GOING TO FIGHT DARK ADMIRAL MURDADA!
Garuru: It can't be helped. Apparently, every one of you are idiots...
Zoruru: Pointle-
Tororo: Pu, Pu, Pu! Totally pointless!
Saburo: Anyway, sorry for the Chapter's name mix up! But next time for sure will be "The Will of Dark Admiral Murada"! Please stay tune.
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Murdada: You otta, since this will be the last time YOU will ever accept any!
Keroro: GERO!