Author Notes: To everyone that has read the story so far, Thank you for spending your time on reading my story, it makes me happy to know that people are actually enjoying the story … and I'm sad to say that the story is coming to an end.
I've also been working on these chapters as best as I could seeing that we're reaching the end, so I've tried to make them better and slightly bigger, and I'm really sorry for not keeping up the dealine.
Btw If your wondering why did I work on two chapters at once was because this chapter is only half of Chapter 19, the other half will be uploaded when its finished … and if your asking why didn't I upload all of chapter 19 is because of the time certain events happened.
Well let me stop delaying the story, here it is guys Chapter 19 of the story.
The Tale Of Three Brothers
Chapter 19: New Pork City! (Lucas)
Finally he had everything he had ever wanted … he managed to pull another Needle to save the world, the PK Love user from the Pigmasks no longer worked with them, he had both Kin and Claus back, and their fight with the Pigmasks was all about to end … but … why … why do did he felt so much despair …
Not only that was worrying him but also the fact he also had to deal with Claus hating him because he didn't want him to come with the resto f the group … Lucas couldn't stop worrying about what he could do to amend that …
Suddenly Lucas's thoughts wereinterrupted by a voice that was getting clearer and louder.
"Lucas!" he was brought out of his thoughts by none other than Kumatora who was looking down at him "Are you even listening!"
"Eheh … Sorry Kumatora … I kinda zoned out" "I can see that, I just don't know why you would do that, things have been going great so far so … what's wrong kid?"
Lucas didn't realize it at first but he had moved my eyes away from Kumatora … something about all that was going on felt … weird … specially on Kin … something about him seemed … off …
"I'm sorry but … I worry okay! … I left both my brothers back at Oriander Mountain and Claus might hate me now" To his surprise Kumatora sat down next to him and pulled him closer to her .
"It's okay Lucas, he knows why you did it, he'll overcome that soon enough, and hey Kin's with him so I know he's going to convence him so what is there to worry? Do you think Kin's going to do something dumb like … oh I don't know, go to New Pork City with Claus and take on Porky" that made Lucas laughed a bit, he knew that no matter how off Kin might be he wouldn't do something like that, Claus was sure to try his best to convince him but Kin was more like Lucas, he would consider Claus's well being before his own.
Now with his thoughts a little clearer Lucas decided to calm down and enjoy the ride to New Pork City, because once they got there they wouldn't have that chance.
"You know what, your right Kuma, thanks for lifting my spirits again" "No problem" She responded patting Lucas's back a bit too harshly.
Both PSI users were now happily chatting as their ride brought them closer and closer to their destination, but what was of the other two of the group …
" … Duster … what're doing?" Boney barked at the eldest who didn't move or reply to the dog
"This silence from you is actually kinda creepy … Duster! … Oh right I forgot he can't understand me …" the dog barked once again but his barks sounded disappointed.
As for Duster he was looking at this shelf filled with drinks and he couldn't decide what to get, it had been so long since he had ever tried a glass of wine … last time he did try one he was with DCMC and that was months before his last show with them.
The dog sighed in defeat seeing that everyone was busy with something, Lucas and Kumatora were talking with each other, Duster looking at a wine colection and he was doing his best not to freak out on the flying limo.
Noticing the dog's weird behaviour made Duster worry and then he realized he had been ignoring the dog "Hmm, Boney were you trying to speak to me?"
"Oh what's the point in even trying to speak to you Duster, you can't understand me …"
Duster looked surprised when he heard the dog, how couldn't he remember that Duster had the ability to see beings that PSI users could or hear things that only PSI users could.
"Boney I think your forgetting about Ren at Club Titiboo, he gave me some PSI so I can hear you" the dog gave a slight jump and looked back at the eldest of the group.
"Then why didn't you awnser me!" Hearing the how annoyed the dog was Duster began to wonder why was Boney like that, and then it hit him like a rock to the head, they were in a car of sorts that was also flying, and dogs didn't like moving cars.
"Boney … are you upset because we're in a car?"
"Pfff … Of course I'm not, I ain't a scaredy cat ahaha..aha..ah…"
Duster knew that Boney was terrified about being there, he couldn't lie well when under pressure.
"Come here Boney, there's nothing to worry about, it's actually ridiculous, just … think of this like a dream, nothing ever goes wrong in dreams" Doing what Duster said helped Boney, alot, and then it made him wonder.
"Hey Duster, you give good advices so … why are you so quiet in the group?"
Duster moved his face back to the wine shelfs and sighed "I'm … I'm not that good socializing … most of my life my dad always said I was a failure … I know he didn't meant it but … it still got to me, so … most of the times I stay quiet because I don't think I'm good enough"
Duster felt Boney pat him on the leg "Look now who's being ridiculous … Duster you've been amazing, don't let anyone say your not good enough, even if it's your father, you went agains't a entire army, you fell from the Porky mothership and lived, you became a music star, and most important of all, you're a great friend … Tell me how is that not being good enough … Believe more in yourself Duster, because you haven't found your true self yet"
Boney's words inspired Duster, it even made tears well up on his eyes "You also give great advices Boney … Thanks for this … hey I'm gonna go get Kuma and Lucas to come and eat something before we land"
"You do know that Kumatora would get mad if she heard you call her like that"
"Yeah but she didn't"
The group sat near this table and Duster placed in the table all sort of food he could find, he mostly found fruit and inside the fridge near him there were sodas and ice creams, and for once, they wouldn't have omeletes while eating and Kumatora thanked to god for that while Lucas didn't look at her, its not that she hated omeletes, its just that they always had omeletes to eat during their adventure.
"Hey Lucas what're you doing" Lucas was coming back to the table with a bottle of wine.
"I found this shelf full of these weird bottles of juice and I wanna try them out" Both Kumatora and Duster froze and felt as if a thunder had landed right behind them, both of them knew how angry Kin would get if Lucas got to drink that.
Lucas was about to pour some of it in a glass but Duster quickly grabbed the bottle while Kumatora grabbed the glass "This is for adults Lucas, your way too young!" both said in unison to Lucas as they felt their responsible side coming up.
"Sorry I didn't know" the group then resumed eating and drinking, and in no time they could see from the window the one and only New Pork City.
"Attention all passengers, we're about to land in New Pork City or NPC for short, please do not cause too much of a comotion or ruckus while we are landing and thank you for using Limo-airlines" they all heard the conductor speak and then they quickly sat down as they were landing in NPC.
Once they landed they got off the limo and they could already feel the heavy air of the city "Ugh, how can anyone live in a place like this?" Lucas felt so hurt just from seeing this place, he loved the nature so much and seeing that place and how poluted and heavy the air was made him very sad.
Duster agreed with the boy "I know right, Lucas, what happened to the good old days in Tazmily … can't anyone remember those"
"Look at you two whining, your not the ones with a super sensible nose or super sensible ears" Boney had his head on the floor as he was not accustomed by the city air, it made him feel a bit nauseous but he was starting to get better.
"Yeeeahhhh … about that … I can't really feel a difference … after Titiboo I'm kinda used" a sweat drop fell from Kumatora's head as she saw the beaming glares the three sent towards her.
It didn't take long for the group to get over with how the air was, and once they did they finally went into NPC itself, the city was big, crowded, full of lights, the smell of food hovered in the air, a lot of people were trying out the amusement park, others were just enjoying the view, but what really got Lucas's attention was the multiple statues of the Tirant King, Porky Minch.
"Guys … remember Kin's plan, we need to get there" the group looked to where the boy had pointed and they all saw the talest building in the city, the Empire Porky Building.
They took no time in rushing to the building, Lucas, Duster and Boney passed by many familiar faces and they all felt sorry for them, how could they all be deceived so easily by Porky … they had to end all of that, and there was nothing that could stop them.
They found no trouble whatsoever getting inside the Building, and as they knew how they were a danger to the Pigmasks they decided to keep their heads low as well as their voices.
"Hey Lucas, did Kin tell you how we could get up this tower"
Hearing her question Lucas remembered that Kin did not tell him how to get up the tower, but then he realized something in his poket, it was a piece of paper and it read
'Hey Lucas, so sorry I forgot to say this to you but, acording to Claus there should be some elevators that lead up, once again so sorry I forgot to say this and hopefully you find this paper before the staircase upwards, ok good luck byyyyyyyy-'
The paper wasn't long enough for Kin's long bye … even if he only had to write 'bye' and not write how he says his long bye … but Lucas got the idea and that's what mattered to them.
The group noticed the elevator that had been mentioned on Kin's instructions but there was a woman preventing them from using it "Ah, you four please do not take this elevator, there has been an incident up above with the tourist group on the tower so I can't let anyone go in this elevator until further notice from one of my surpervisors, so please, explore and enjoy New Pork City for a bit, we'll have this small issue fixed in no time" She then gave the group a warm smile and it made them wonder how someone as nice as her was working for someone as evil and mean as Porky.
The group exited the building and they grew bored "Aw man, this sucks, what're we even supposed to do while we wait for that elevator to be fixed" Lucas, Duster and Boney looked at each other unsure of what to say to Kumatora, New Pork City used money for everything and they were low on it and they were sure nobody was just going to offer them enough money to try out everything.
"Ah! I know it, why don't we go look at the landscape … at least … it's something we can do … while we wait for time to pass" Lucas felt someone pat his head, it was Duster.
"Good idea Lucas, let's get a move on!" Kumatora like always rushed ahead of them to the highest spot of the city.
"*Sigh* I'll go after her, if I don't I know some trouble will come up with the Pigmasks … its bound to happen to Kumatora"
"Duster, wait up, I want you to prepare something for me to eat, I'm huuunngry!" Boney's barking got drowned out by the crowd as he ran behind the eldest. Lucas seeing the group with their normal attitudes smilled and giggled a bit because of his dog.
"Alright can't let them get aw-" a hand was placed at Lucas mouth and he froze, he couldn't struggle his way out seeing that the stranger grabbed both his arms with one hand "Don't make a sound and follow me kid" he did as ordered and he was dragged into a back alley.
Noticing that the man was looking behind to see if anyone was there gave him the chance to bite his hand and break free "W-what do y-y-you want w-with me"
"Ouch kid, ya didn't have to bite me, here I am trying to deliver a message from your leader and that's the thanks I get" Lucas looked confused
"Leader?"
"Yeah … Old man, very but I mean VERY tall, wears a suit, um ... a pair of glasses and a hat" Lucas still didn't know who he meant but then he remembered, when he was younger there was this tall man in Tazmily, he would ring the bell tower when there was trouble in town, his name was …
"Do you mean Leder?" the man grinned
"Seems like I was right, you are the kid he wanted to speak to, follow me" the two got out of the alleyway and they entered a place called Arcade, Lucas didn't know what that meant or what the stuff in there did but he just focused on following the man.
"Hey man, open … you know what for us" the guy who was in charge of the place looked at him with a disapointed look.
"… Again … your bringing some random kid this time to that place what if he's a spy"
"He's not a spy so shut up and let us pass"
"… Don't say I didn't warn you" the guy went behind the counter and pressed a switch opening a small hatch.
"Let's go kid" the man Lucas was following climbed down a ladder and he did the same but he then began wishing he didn't.
Lucas brought both hands to his face to keep him from breathing in the air and to cover his nose "Where … are we, and … why does it stink?"
"Oh, sorry, I forgot new people can't handle the smell of the sewers but as I've been living here for a while I'm used to it"
Worry filled Lucas "Living here? Why would someone live here?"
The man sighed and gestured Lucas to follow him "We don't live here by our own free will, in New Pork City only the ones with a great economical position get to enjoy the greatness this city has to offer, or as I cal it, the city-greed … as for the people who don't have money or have it but are in a bad economical situation … well … we don't get a place to live so … having this place to live is better then having no place to live"
Lucas grew sad, he knew some people weren't living well with money being introduced, but knowing that they had to live here made him sadder and furious.
Lost in his thoughts Lucas bumped at the man who he was following, for some reason he had stopped moving.
"… Crap … I didn't expect us to meet them" Lucas peeked from behind him and saw these creatures in the sewers, they were metalic roaches and these trashcan looking creatures, it didn't take long for them to spot the man and started walking towards him, a weird creepy look on their faces but the second they spotted Lucas they froze, he might've been just a kid but they knew how strong he was just by looking at him and it terrified them to the point they ran away.
". . ."
"So … can we keep going?"
"What The Heck! What are you kid! Those things only run away from very strong foes, you can't be that strong!" Lucas sheepishly giggled, he never thought other people would even consider him as strong seeing that he didn't had a great muscular build unlike Kin and Claus.
A little bit after his overreaction they kept going but the man was now worried, a kid way stronger then him was following and god knows what could happen.
Once they got to their destination they could breathe better but sadness grei n the air again, there cramped houses, the hallway was full of trash, and the people that were around looked so sad, none of them looked at Lucas, they were too filled with sadness to even notice the kid.
"He's in here kid … once your done talking to him I'll acompany you back to the surfasse … I may live here but that doesn't mean I have to like the atmosphere here" after nodding and thanking him Lucas went inside the big room and saw none other but Leder but what caught more his attention was his chained legs.
" . . . Ah, I see my friend managed to find you and bring you here Lucas" Leder gave him a weak smile and patted his head, but he also noticed the shocked expression on Lucas's face.
"… I know … it must be a shocker to hear me speak, and please do know that I never spoke before because I choose not too, its when people are the happiest that slip ups happen"
"Mister Leder … what're you doing here, what happened! And what do you mean by slip ups!" Unknowingly Lucas raised his voice at Leder.
"There's no need to call me Mister Leder, just Leder's fine, and about your other question, I'm here because Porky knows I haven't forgotten"
Haven't forgotten … that's the reason he's here like this
Leder noticed Lucas clentching his fists and gritting his teeth, he must've not liked seeing what Porky had done.
"Lucas … I have alot to explain to you so … it would be better if you sat down"
Doing as told he sat and Leder took a deep breath.
"As of first I'll explain why I didn't speak … as I said before I could slip up being among all that happiness and if I were to accidentaly slip up I might've told everyone about their past … their origins … and worse of all the event that doomed humanity"
Our past? Our Origins? … Doomed Humanity?
"I see that you are curious about what I just said … there's no need for you to speak I can see what your thinking by reading your facial expression and what I can see is ... curiousity"
"The secrets I've been keeping are now leeking out … so I must tell you Lucas … I'll tell you everything that has been kept hidden from every human in these Islands"
"Long ago, there existed a world … a world far different from the one we live in, a world far more advanced then ours … this world I speak of … is our world … our world used to be increadibly big but now it is reduces to only the Nowhere Islands"
Lucas quietly heard him speak and he could not believe what he was hearing, there just was no way that the world used to be bigger than the islands.
"But now … that world is what I call the dead world, there's nothing but destruction and devastation beyond these islands … I don't really know when but at some point that world wound up destroyed … that world was destroyed because of humanity … everyone knew it was coming but everyone refused to believe … everywhere you would look things were going bad … like a curse that had affected everyone in the world and then eventually … that world was no more … Everything so far has been about 'The End Of The World' understand?" Lucas couldn't speak he just nodded.
"The world had ended but years later, during the End of the World, a 'White Ship' came to these islands … for some reason these islands were not being affected by our mistakes, life was strong here … Abord that ship there were all the People of Tazmily, they had been the few who survived the End of the World … as you can guess among all the people on that boat there were your parents, both around your age … The 'White Ship' plan had been set in order before the End of the World but it took far longer to find a place away from all the destruction, hope was lost … but we managed to find these Islands with all the little hope we had … for some reason these Nowhere Islands are a special place … what I've told you so far is about the 'White Ship' undestand?"
With a shaky voice Lucas respond "Y-Yes … its because of the dragon"
"Oh … I see that you know about the great Dark Dragon … I believe that the Magypsies informed you about this great creature … it used to coexist with humans, but in the end it could no longer … after being the last of its kind it just couldn't … it was also the dragon who payed the ultimate price for this world, its body and soul locked away deep beneth the ground of these islands as the power of Earth itself … Dragons were starting to go extinct … even if they had god like powers they are just as mortal as me and you … the Dark Dargon was the last and strongest of them all … he could grant any wish … and with his great power he could easily fool Time allowing him to live forever … but still a mortal … by now you must realize that the dragon has been waiting for you and your brothers … the only PK Love users ..."
"Wait, how do you know its us!" Lucas's curiosity peeked and he couldn't keep quiet
"It has all been written down … a legend of old written in stone was hidden away deep within Osohe Castle … 'After the defeat of Darkness itself a egg of destruction harboring all of the human negativity would hatch … the world would die by the hands of humans but a safe heaven would still exist … there, there would be the birth of three boys … triplets …' Now … this is where it gets a little bit confusing … there are two paths that this legend could take ..."
"'… one of the triplets missing he will go, two of them together will weep, in the future his returnal shall be, but a struggle between the three about the Needles will be. In the end the love harbored by the three shall be stronger then the darkness trying to usurp this world and salvation shall be' … or the more dreafull one"
"'… one of the triplets dead shall be thought of, another, confined he shall be, the last one, weeping by the lost of his family … later the confinment shall end and two of them meet again they shall, upon this meeting one heart filled with love and light shall be, where the other tangled by the darkness shall stay, sacrificing himself, the one tangled by darkness shall do so that his brother saves everything but when met with an unspeakable foe they will back down, their lost brother consumed by the greed of the evil King he is, death shall befall the two if the accept not to harm their lost brother, but if they accept to fight victorious they shall come out, a brother they shall lose and the news of his death shater their hearts will but the heart tangled by darkness no longer shall hold its ground and the demon who slept within the tangled brother shall finally usurp his body and mind and finally the end of the world complete shall be as he shall make destruction rain from the heavens upon the remains of this world"
"… Lucas … on both tales you are the weeping brother … I can't say who is Claus and Kin on the first tale but … on the second one, Kin is the one who's heart has been tangled by evil, Claus is the one corrupted by the evil King … and Kin shall bring destruction to this world … I do not think it is possible to escape this legend but please … do try … Everything so far has been about The Dragon and Triplets of Legend … undertand"
"… No … I can't accept this … Kin isn't evil, he's not going to destroy everything, that's a lie!" Leder averted looking at Lucas for a bit, he couldn't face the poor boy right now, but he had to.
"That Legend … is a possibility … It was not me who wrote it … I'm sorry Lucas … I will now speak abou the Hummingbird Egg … the people on the 'White Ship' feared nothing but the great catastrophe known as 'The End Of The World' … fearing that another end of the world might happen, a plan had been created, the creation of a device that would steal everyone's memories so that the mistakes of the past would not happen again … that device was the Hummingbird Egg, but someone had to retain their memories … that one was me … once the memories had been locked up, I began my second task, to help everyone remember their new lives, I told everyone that some weird mist had passed and everyone had lost their memories … like that I gave everyone their new lifes and once that was done, I went into Osohe Castle and hid the egg … I've told you everything about the Hummingbird Egg … may I proceed"
Lucas was still shaken up by what he said about Kin but he nodded
"I shall tell you now about Osohe Castle … that castle used to be home of the rulers of the kingdom of Osohe, a kingdom filled with bright people and PSI users, the castle was home to many books and manuscripts about PSI, but even with that power, they were humans, they left their kingdom before our arrival fearing the Dragon's awakening … where did this people go to I do not know but the awnser to that lies with the Magypsies … talking about the Magypsies, the one who had gained the role as Princess of our land, Kumatora, had been delivered to the wisest being we had the fortune to run to, the Magypsies, they raised her as one of her own and as she had the role of princess there was a family who had the role of retainers to the royalty … that family was Wess and Duster's family … Wess was devoted to his job, Duster was too but on his own way … Osohe castle i sone of the very few relics of the past we have seeing that we wrote our new lives in a hurry, if you noticed noone in Tazmily can talk about things about 100 or 1000 years into the past … In truth we had wanted to create a more … believable reality but due of us working in such a hurry we did not manage to do so … such a shame … I know that most of this you may not want to hear out but it is the truth"
Silence was nothing but short from Lucas.
"Truthfully, we had no idea how Tazmily Village would turn out, we left everything to fate, and surprisingly, things were going rather well, the people who had come to this Island aboard the 'White Ship' had fully taken their new identities, they all believed that they had all been living pecefully, but it was until someone by the name of Porky stumbled upon this idland that this peace ended … apparently he used a machine to distort time allowing him to travel time and space at his will, but by abusing this he was banned from travelling, but that didn't stop him, with that machine he kidnapped many people of different timelines, among them there were Dr. Andonuts, most of scientists, all the people on New Pork City and almost all of his army … his army, the poeple of New Pork City and his scientists have all been brainwashed into following him … but Andonuts follows him because he can't leave … he obeys him because of fear … this Porky fellow seems to view Nowhere Islands as his person 'Toy-Box' and he belives he can do anything he wishes to, he took the animals, tore them apart and created these creepy chimeras … being this chil-dictator, he ordered the creation of Thunder Tower to make everyone buy whatever he wanted and he created his own person army, the Pigmasks … eventually Porky learned about the 'White Ship' and the Dark Dragon because of a traitor among the Magypsies … this as been about Porky, I'll explain now about the traitor among the magypsies"
Once again Lucas nodded.
"I do not know if the magypsies have explained to you but the last magypsy, Locria, betrayed them … and I do not blame her, she never wanted this fate … desapearing the moment someone pulled her Needle … Porky tricked her into telling him what she knew and then he tricked her again with the promisse to save her, making her join Porky's army … in the end she turned into the despicable Fassad we have all know … the moment Locria told Porky about the secret of the Dark Dragon he wanted to pull the Needles and harness the power of the Dragon for himself and as I said before, the Dragon is the power of Earth itself right now … this world is dead but the lifeforce of the dragon is what keeps it going … Pulling the Needles means releasing the Dragon and the one who does so will become the Master of Dragon as their heart shall pass on to the dragon but as you must already know, to pull the Needles its needed a very special PSI power, PK Love … Once Porky found out he could not obtain that ability and neither could the magypsies he grew angry, but … right now the Needles are being pulled … one by one … this means Porky has one of the boys from the legend I told you about … I know it is not Kin … Porky has Claus under his control … We have to stop Porky before it is too late or else it will be the end of the world, but this time there will be no place that will escape the end … for Porky that might be the absolute pleasure, but for us the last remaing people in this world … we can not allow such act to take place … Lucas as you can see I'm here unable to leave and I can also see how strong you've become, it is selfish of me to ask this of you but … please put an end to Porky's plan, pull the final Needle of the Dark Dragon and become its master and save this world, after that Porky will be cornered, let this be my one and only order to you as your 'leader', I beg of you" Leder tried to bow down to Lucas as best as he could having his legs chained.
"Leder … I have no intention to let Porky win … and listen, me and Kin were able to save Claus, he no longer works for Porky, We saved him, and I promisse you, I will put an end to this" Lucas got and he felt a rush of determination flowing on his body.
He waved goodbye to Leder and quickly turned away and got out of the room and he began hurrying to the Empire Porky Building.
" . . . So … they managed to save Claus … then we are all doomed … only one slight chance is handed to change a pre-destined future … hopefully this new future they have written ends up with this world being saved rather then Kin showing them the power of the demon that has been tormenting him …"
"Hey kid, have ya done all that ya had to do with your Leader" Lucas once again nodded and both began going back to the surface, the walk through the sewers didn't feel as long as before and they quickly got back into the arcade.
The two left the arcade and the man began saying goodbye to Lucas "Well kid, t'was good meetin ya, maybe we'll see each oth-" "KUMA-PUNCH!"
Lucas upon hearing that knew what was going to happen "… uh oh …" he simply said as the man was punched with all the force Kumatora could harness in her fist sending him flying towards the other end of the city.
"That's what you get you kidnapper!" everyone around was looking at Kumatora and they all began chatting about what she just said.
"Lucas are you okay, did he hurt you?" Boney barked to him worried for how Lucas might've been.
"Guys … slow … down …" without breath, Duster reached them and almost fell to the floor as he tried to regain his breath.
"Lucas what did that guy did to you, Oh I swear to god that if he hurt you I'm going to beat him up" both her fists began lighting up with PK fire.
"Actually, he was a really nice guy that took me to Leder, he has been trapped underneath the city and he wanted to explain some things to me, he only helped me find Leder" the fire on her hands went out as she realized she just attacked someone who had done nothing to Lucas.
"I feel really awful now … I thought that he … well … you know … I thought he might've been a … child molester …" the three once again looked at Kumatora with a weird look.
"Kumatora you just can't assume thing like that"
"I had PSI and a stick I could've easily broke free if he tried anything"
"Only Kumatora to assume things like that"
The three said to her
"… Well … Sorry" She responded feeling awfull
"Do you think he's okay?"
"Actually I think he's fine Duster, Kumatora might've hurt him real badly, but he did handle some creatures in New Pork City before … atleast I think … so he shouldn't be too bad … I guess" the uncertainty on Lucas made Kumatora feel even worse.
Boney broke the silence that was forming "Hey, you all get your heads up, it isn't Kumatora's fault that she wanted to protect Lucas, now come on, let's see if we can go up the Empire Porky Building" the four began walking back to th building but during their way there, Kumatora did something she usually didn't do to Boney, she pet him.
Once they were all back in the Building they saw the same woman who stopped them from going in the elevator, it didn't take her too long to notice them as well "Hey you guys, I've got permission to let people use the elevator again, but sadly enough the elevator is restricted to going as high as the concert hall in the 24th floor, so if you all had any intentions of going higher then that I'm really sorry to say that its impossible to do so unless Master Porky says so … and about the stairs … we've had a little problema with Fassad … he blew up the stairs with a bomb he was carrying to be disposed of, I'm really sorry!" she bowed down to them apologetic
"Ma'am it is not your fault, we did wanted to go higher then the 24th floor but … hey, lets see what luck bring to us, thank you for telling us we could take the elevetor though" Duster waved her goodbye and she did as well. Duster failed to notice the blush on her face and the excited look she had while speaking to him, once he turned around Boney and Kumatora had a smug look towards him.
"So Duuuster... you got game, Ehhh" his cheecks lit up to the dog's remark.
"B-BONEY!"
"Got game? You have a game with you Duster?" Lucas being the inocent little boy he still was didn't know what they meant by that and was trying to figure it out.
"I'd only believe Duster got game by actually seeing it, and guess what, I DID, ahaha!" Kumatora began laughing and Boney joined in too, Duster on the other hand grew redder, and Lucas was still trying to figure out what was going.
"J-J-Just get in the Elevator!" he pushed the three in and before the door closed a man joined them.
When the elevator was going up, whenever Duster looked to his right he could only see Boney and Kumatora grinning towards him and Lucas, still, with a puzzled expression.
"Oh! My! PORK!" the group looked to where the voice came from and saw the man who entered the elevator, eyes beaming as he looked at Duster.
"LUCKY! Your back, I'm your biggest fan ever, please give me an autograph" Duster then remembered, DCMC was going to perform at the 24th floor so that floor was bound to have DCMC fans, and he was bound to be recognized.
"Um … Sure" He grabbed the book and the pencil and quickly gave him the autograph he so much wanted and while he did so the elevator reached the 24th floor.
"Sweet! I can't believe I got Lucky's autograph AND I met him, you should go tell the resto f the DCMC that your here Lucky … Damn, I knew Master Porky hired DCMC to perform but I didn't know he went so far as to gather the band together again … well I gotta get going, I have a job to do, once again it was a pleasure to meet you Lucky, can't wait to see you on stage" they all left the elevator and then Kumatora and Boney once again grinned towards Duster.
"So from what I've seen Lucky is lucky with both men and women" once again Duster turned red while the princess and the dog were laughing.
"Wait I don't get it, how did Lucky got lucky?" that erupted even more laugher from the princess and the dog.
"You'll know when your older Lucas, now … CAN WE GET MOVING!" Duster was obviously embarrassed and he only wanted them to drop the subject but knowing those two they weren't going to do so unless something as good or better happened.
The group then kept going, they saw some familiar faces, but none of them so familiar like the Pork Trooper who had given them such a hard time. Luckily for them he was busy speaking with two Pigmasks Captains he was with, allowing the group to go in the concert hall undetected by him.
Once inside, the concert hall was empty except for one very familiar person in the middle of the room, it was OJ, leader of the DCMC, and it didn't take him too long to realize he wasn't alone.
"Huh … Lucky, you're back! Long time no see" this caught the attention of a few people that were working backstage, making them very excited to see their friend.
"Hey Lucky, long time no see, we've been having, okay concerts since you left, it ain't as great as it was before but now that you're here its going to be like … Wow" Shimmy gave him a smile and thumbs up.
"Lucky! I missed you so much! How have you been doing" Duster couldn't even awnser Magic as Baccio began talking.
"Hey Lucky, its good to see you again" they all then went forward for a group hug
"Eh … You guys haven't changed a bit have you" it was quite nostalgic for Duster being there with his band, if there was anything he loved more than helping his friends was performing with the DCMC.
"Hey Lucky, I feel like we should inform you of this … all living things in this Island have been gathered here at NPC. A great, undefiable power has prepared a festival for the end of all life …" Shimmy was being serious, but that information shocked the group, how did DCMC knew about what was goin on.
"Um … excuse me but … how do you guys know about this, only the Commanders and the leader of the Pigmasks know about this … we do too because we've been trying to stop them since they began"
"Hey kid, what was your name … Lucas, right?" he nodded towards Magic
"We can see through this Porky guy's shallow-brained plans like they were nothing. Why's that you may ask, well … ehehe, It's cause we're too drunk in our music that he can't fool his with his nonsensical crap, like, who does he think we are or does he think that just cause we're musicians we're stupid … um … and what's with her look" they all looked at Kumatora and she looked dumbstrucked.
"… I have so much respect for you guys right now" she replied, and it was very surprising for Kumatora of all people to say that to the DCMC.
"Hey waitasecond … aren't you …" Magic had a questioned look on his face as he looked at Kumatora
"Oh no" She already knew what he was going to say
"Yeah! Your Violet, Porky hired you here too?" all the respect Kumatora had for Magic was gone, she never wanted anyone to bring back Violet or even say that she was hired by Porky.
"I'd rather live a lady like life then to even think about serving that stupid fat pig!" the sudden outburst of rage scared all of the DCMC crew, while Lucas and the others just laughed.
"… Um … Well … I dunno who this Porky guy is, but with all five DCMD members back, there's nothing that can scare us now … Except Violet's outbursts" Once again Kumatora's rage burned towards Magic
"IT'S KUMATORA, NOT VIOLET" Magic found himself walking back a bit, trying to get away from her as much as possible.
"Hey Lucky" they focused back on OJ "Let's forget all our worries and enjoy the music like we used to, here …" he opened his case qand brought out something that brought Duster alot of memories "… we even have your afro wig all ready to go … so, what do you say Lucky … for the old days …" Duster wanted to accept but … he had a mission to do, he was in a conflict about what he should do.
He was brought out of his thoughts by something tugging at his shirt "Lucas, what's wrong?" he was received with one of Lucas's bright nostalgic smiles "It's okay Duster, there's no hurry, right now it's your time to shine" that was all he needed, he quickly grabbed his afro wig, he put it on and "Okay guys, let's do this, let's give everyone the biggest and best show in our lifes! Tonda Gossa!"
"Tonda Gossa!" they all replied as the five hurried backstage to prepare.
Lucas, Kumatora and Boney took the chance to pick one of the tables near the stage and in no time the hall began filling up with people.
"What's this smell … it smells dog-like and kid-like" shivers went down Lucas and Boney's spine, not only was the Pork Trooper in the room with them as he was right behind them.
"Oh … it's you guys" he saw both of the with a scared look on their faces and sat down. Kumatora was ready to punch him the hell out of there.
"Hey you guys, loosen up, I ain't gonna do a thing to you" the Fire that Kumatora was starting to prepare on her hands went dead and both Lucas and Boney's head tilted to one side
"What? It's not like I'm evil to the point of liking to beat up children or animals, that back there was strickly work … and let's be honest, you guys were trying to go to restricted areas so I had to do something, but right now, we ain't enemies, let's all get along as fellow DCMC fans, amiright or amiright guys?"
The two Pigmask captains that sat right next to him responded almost immediately "You are right Trooper!"
"See, so loosen up" he gave them a smile and a thumbs up. Lucas and Boney saw him in a new light.
He's soo cool … even for a Pigmask Lucas's eyes were shining.
… This guy must have a loose screw ahah Boney just averted looking at him as he laughed.
"Hey Lucas, how do you think Duster's gonna be on stage, its been a while since he performed" the Trooper's ears twitched earing that.
"Excuse me did you say your friend is performing … that is odd DCMC is strict on who they pick to perform with them, and since Lucky the most awesome bass player left … even to this day my heart weeps because he left, hm?" he looked to his left seeing Lucas tugging at his shoulder.
"Ya know … Duster performs with DCMC under a alias … his alias is ..." Lucas grinned as he paused for suspense
"… Lucky" The Trooper's heart skipped a beat, did Lucas make a mistake, did he really say Lucky was back.
"And now ladies and gentlemen we are proud to present the best musical group to date, DCMC" they all looked back towards the stage, the curtain was opening and the Trooper began counting.
"OJ, Magic, Baccio, Shimmy, *GASP* The fifth member of DCMC ... Lucky!" he was shivering of excitement.
Everyone was cheering DCMC, most of the people was cheering because of Lucky's return to DCMC, no one could wait for them to began, then the spotlight was turned on focusing on OJ and all went silent.
"All right everyone, this might be the last time you get to hear us perform, and ... this also might be the last time we get to perform" everyone began growing worried, why was OJ saying stuff like that.
"To all you wonderful music-lovers, you are all your greatest happiness ... Now ... we're gonna rock until you-No ... Until everybody drops!" he raised his fist into the air, all so nostalgic and everyone knew what he was about to say.
"TONDA GOSSA" Everyone joined in, and then OJ began his usual countdown.
They all began playing, and the room was filled with the joy of everyone that loved DCMC.
"Have you ever heard anyone play better than them, their the be-THAT GUITAR SOLO, ... SO GOOD, MAGIC'S SOLOS ARE GREAT!" Lucas had to admit, the Trooper was right, he never did got to listen the band play but they were pretty good, amazing even, and that solo was amazing.
"Keep going Magic, you rule!" Both Kumatora and Boney's eyes went wide seeing Lucas enjoying this so much, he didn't seem like he would enjoy a concert as much as he was.
"Ahaha, that's it kid, let your love for DCMC grow like a fire that can't be put out, let it spread across your body and feel the wave of their awesome music wash you into a world where nothing is wrong!" the Trooper was even more fired up then before due to Lucas's positevily reaction. The kid had that effect on people, whenever he was really positive, whoever was around him or just looked at him couldn't help but to just feel better ... same can be said when he was sad.
They all kept cheering until they finished their first song.
"Tonda Gossa! Thanks, everyone, but don't you all think its over, we're going straight to the next song!" once again OJ did his usual countdown and everyone was happily cheering them on again, even Lucas was getting more into it.
"Do you hear Lucky's solo, AMAZING!"
"That's my friend playing, and he's amazing!"
Kumatora was getting scared now, both Lucas and the Trooper were too fired up for a concert, and the fact that Lucas's positivety was making the Trooper more excited and the Trooper's excitement was making Lucas even more excited was not helping.
The excitement on the room wouldn't stop, everyone was having the time of their lifes with DCMC all back together, but then something odd happened, a glitched sound filled the room as the music was abruptly cut off.
"Hey what's this!"
"What is going on?!"
"Put back the music, it's not always that we can hear DCMC perform with all five members"
That excitement, that joy, that happiness, it all vanished as people began getting mad to whoever had stopped them from performing.
"Tsk, tsk, tsk, It happears like someone has stopped our concert by force" Oj said trying to sound logical and calm down everyone.
"WHO THE HELL DID IT, I'LL RIP THEM SHREDS FROM TRYING TO STOP OUR AMUSEMENT, WHO DID IT!" The Trooper was now burning with rage.
"I hate to say it but, I AGREE WITH THE TROOPER, PUT BACK THE MUSIC!"
"*Gasp* LUCAS!" Even Lucas was mad at what had happened, then as if on cue, they all heard a voice.
"Attention, all goody two-shoes, among the Empire Porky Building. The final game has begun. Please gather all that puny little wisdom and that pathetic courage you have left and come to the 100th floor ... however ... there are no guarantees that the elevator will work as you please, hahahahah ... Well I'll be waiting on the 100th floor" then that voice had gone out.
"That was Master Porky ... it's unusual for him to the speakers like this" That was it, the moment the group heard the Trooper mention Porky, they knew what was going to happen.
"YOU TWO!" the captains jumped from their seats and got into position "Yes sir!"
"Let's find these people Master Porky wants to see and then let's show them what happens when they mess with us, the DCMC fans!" he charged out of the room followed by the captains, but little do the captains know that where a little light.
"Hey Lucas look, those captains left something behind" on their seats there where two blue Keycards with the Pigmask insignia.
"Maybe they'll be useful" Lucas grabbed both of em and noticed the room was quickly getting emptier.
Once there was no one but them and the DCMC they all left the stage.
"Duster, you were amazing!" Lucas's eyes shined and it almost looked like stars were above his head.
"Why thank you Lucas" the eldes gave him a hug.
"But what about the rest of the DCMC, aren't you guys sad that your show got cancelled like this" the amount of worry that Lucas had was surprising for Duster, it was rare to see that much worry.
"Nah kid, the concert may have been stopped but we ain't glum, We've got luck on our side, we've always had dumb luck on our side, Tonda Gossa!" Shimmy gave Lucas a smile and a thumbsup.
Soooo cooool! This time everyone could swear there were stars around Lucas as he looked at the DCMC.
"Do you guys think the concert might've not stopped if we played Porky's lullaby song or something instead" Magic was clearly disapointed, he expected to give his all.
"Hey, Lucas ... was it?" Lucas nodded to Baccio "We're leaving Lucky on your hands, oh wait, I mean Duster, I forget that his real name isn't Lucky, hahah"
"Duster" Oj placed his hand on Duster's shoulder "Just remember, if the world ends or not, the DCMC can't perform as well as today without their greatest bassist ... whatever is the fate of this world, you'll always have a place on the band and in our hearts ... now one last time, for old day's sake" the group grinned "You two as well, join us" Lucas grin grew wider, but Kumatora, knowing what they wanted only sighed and joined as well, there was no way that she could escape this with Lucas there.
"TONDA GOSSA!" they all shouted.
After saying goodbye OJ noticed something in Lucas's hands "Hey Lucas may I see what you have on your hands?"
"You mean these cards?"
"Can I have one Lucas?"
"Sure" he handed OJ one without hesitation.
"Listen Lucas this is no regular card, this is a Elevator Keycard, and by the color I'd say captain rank, meaning that if you use this on a Elevator you can get up to the 50th floor at most"
"Really?" OJ nodded.
"Guys you heard him, we can have the elevator to work until the 50th floor, lets go!" The group followed him leaving the DCMC behind.
"Say OJ ... why did you want that Keycard" Oj looked at Shimmy.
"You guys prepare for battle, once we're ready we're going up and help Lucas and the others fight this Porky guy, there's no way we can let him keep his diabolic plans" the group nodded and began preparing
"Lucas ... Duster ... please be safe until we arrive"
The group had arrived to another elevator and this time it was only them using it, but Lucas was having some trouble to figure out how to use the Keycard.
"I think you're supposed to slide the Keycard here" Kumatora took the card from Lucas's hand and slid it making the screen display a message that read "Welcome, Pigmask Captain, what floor will you be wanting to travel to!" the numbers 1 to 50 lit up.
The group, obviously wanted to go to the 100th floor but as they couldn't they decided to pick second best and pressed the button to the 50th floor.
The elevator closed and began gaining speed as it went up, it didn't take the elevator too long to reach their destined floor.
"Hey is it only me or does this room has a different vibe then the other floors we were in"
"You're right Lucas, the air ... isn't as heavy, and why is the floor painted like we were in a desert?"
"This floor smells different, I can scent some living creatures here but, not chimeras"
"Not Chimeras, now you're losing it dog, in these days its pretty rare to see a animal that did not suffer the Chimerization process, now lets get moving you guys!" The group followed Kumatora on to the next room and found something that slightly shocked them.
The background of the room was painted to look like a desert with clear blue skies, there were some small openings in the room where there was water, just like small pounds, and in the middle was the shocker. In the middle there was the unmistakable pink shell house that normally housed a Magypsie.
"Is this Fassad's house?" questioned Lucas
"Well ... there's no doubt it's a Magypsie house, but the real question is ... Is Fassad here?" Duster was right, it didn't matter if it was Fassad's house, it mattered if he was there or not, and if he wasn't there then it would have been perfect.
Without thinking Lucas rushed to the door and opened it slightly, Kumatora rushed to him and wispered to him "What're you doing Lucas!"
"Shhh, I'm seeing if there's anyone inside" the others joined behind Lucas as he kept looking in and there was no Fassad.
"Seems like its safe, Fassad is nowhere to be seen" without warning Kumatora kicked the door open making Lucas almost fall to the floor.
"What's she doing now?" the other two raised their shoulders in a way saying that they didn't knew.
"Guys look at the this Luxurious Bananas stash ... I knew Fassad loved these but ... not this much" it was true, inside the house there boxes stacked, all filled with fresh Luxurious Bananas, and oddly enough, it seemed like the house was being cleaned but whoever did that abruptly stopped, but no one focused on that.
"Guys, search around for something like a note or something about the Needle's whereabouts"
The group did as Kumatora said and they searched as best as they could for anything that might've hiden, they looked on Fassad's desk, his bed, they moved all the boxes in a attempt to find anything hidden, and Kumatora went as far as to search for hidden paths seeing that Aeonia's house had a secret tunnel to Osohe Castle, but luck did not smile to them as there was no Keycard, no information and surely no hidden path.
They were all so busy looking for some clue to where they could find the Needle that they didn't notice of the door opening and someone coming in.
"What's this who gave you permission to go in my house!" A voice filled with fake anger shouted from the door making the group focus on the entity who had detected them and it was none other then Fassad ... but, something was off, he looked normal again, he no longer was part chimera.
"Oh! Its you guys"
"What do you mean 'Oh! Its you guys' so casually!" Kumatora quickly ran at him and began lauching attack after attack at Fassad, but for some reason Fassad would only dodge her punches and her PSI, but would not fight back.
"Duster let's go help Kumatora, don't worry Lucas we've got him!" The two ran towards Fassad and began helping the princess. Duster tried to pin Fassad down with his wall stapples or even blind him with his smoke bombs while Kumatora did most of the distracting but the guy was more agile then before and swiftly dodged all that they had. Boney being smaller then the others tried to move to Fassad back and hit him, but somehow Fassad knew and dodged making Boney's attack hit Kumatora and Duster bringing them down.
"Now will you all calm down?" Fassad sounded different, he sounded just like the other magypsies but it might've been an act. Lucas noticing he was moving towards his friends and not towards him used this chance to turn the tables.
"PK Freeze alpha!" Not recalling Lucas was Fassad's great mistake as Lucas froze his feet to the floor, removing from him the ability to move as he pleased.
"Now that wasn't so nice, was it Lucas?" Fassad didn't express anger, he just looked at Lucas with a sad look.
"Hey Lucas good job, now ... Tell us where the Needle is!" Kumatora grabbed Fassad by his collar while she had on her other hand PK Fire Omega ready to use if Fassad did anything.
"Aw, still the same as always Kumatora, it pleases me to see the great woman you've become" That weird reply got the group confused.
"... What?" They all said in unison, and this time it was Fassad who had a confused look on his face that was quickly replaced by one of realization.
"OH! That's right, you guys don't know" Thinking that Fassad was making fun of them rekindled Kumatora's anger
She pulled Fassad's collar harder "You really think you're in a position to make fun of us!"
"Not at all my dear, its just that ... I'm not Fassad, I am Locria" Kumatora grew madder
"I said stop making fun at us!" Fassad sighed and then lifted one of his hands making Kumatora's PK fire die out and Lucas's PK Freeze melt.
The princess backed a bit knowing they lost the advantage.
"Always the same hot headed girl who won't listen things through *Sigh* ... as I was saying, I'm no longer Fassad, I am Locria, the seventh magypsy and guardian of the last Needle of the Dark Dragon" Fassad or rather Locria at this point bowed to them.
"Do you really think we would fall for such a lie, Kumatora's right in being so angry towards you" the magypsy glanced towards Duster making him freeze.
"Do you even know how bad it is to be a Magyspsy! All I ever wanted was to live my life, but I can't even do that as a Magypsy, we're Bound to Earth until the PK Love user pulls our Needles, and who said I wanted to disappear, all I wanted was to live my life till the end ... was that really too much to ask!" Now they knew something was up, Fassad was really off.
"Um ... What do you mean by that Fassad?" Locria this time glanced at Lucas "Ah! I mean Locria" Her glance turned into a look of relief.
"I never wanted to be a magypsy, all I wanted was to, not have the burden of immortality and know that one day it would all disappear by the pull of a Needle" his voice was now filled with sadness.
Kumatora was about to ask him something but Lucas stopped her "Then why are you heping the Pigmasks pull the Needles and Destroy the world?" this triggered something in Locria, the group was quick to notice the rage and anger that was on her.
"Because of that stupid little brat, Urgh! He tricked me into thinking there was a way to save the world and still exist, but when I was close to figuring out his lies, he did the same he did to that poor poor boy ... he brainwashed me as he did to our young Commander" Locria calmed down when she mentioned Claus.
"Waitwhat? Did you just say you were braiwashed by Porky? That's the most stupid excuse you could ever give, how did you break free of the brainwash, ifthereevenwasone" Boney did have a point, if Locria served Porky because of being brainwashed what made her break free.
"Well ... um ... you see ..." Locria began to grow nervous "... I can't tell you guys, but please, Kumatora, I know the magypsies have thought you this, use your PSI and tell me if my heart is the same as it was on our last encounter, please my child, if you still have any memories of me taking care of you when you were little ... then please" she got on her knees "I beg of you upon those memories, look into my heart, and see if I'm the same" Kumatora didn't like the fact that Locria was treating her as if she had been there when Kumatora was small, but she did, Kumatora didn't remember her being there as much as the others but she did have one memory of her, it was when the magypsies told her what was their fate she didn't accept it well and she ran away, she had been gone the entire day but then at sunset one of the magypsies found her, it was Locria, she stayed with Kumatora comforting her until she decided to go back home.
Kumatora approached the Magypsy and focused her PSI around her and to Kumatora's surprise, Locria had changed like the day changes to night, the hate, the evil, the destructive intent ... all gone.
"... I can't believe this ... Locria's completely changed"
"Kumatora, does this mean Fas- I mean Locria is trustworthy?" Locria once again send a look towards Duster.
"... I can't really say that she's trustworthy, she was in the past but ... I really don't know now" Locria gripped her chest just as if her heart was shattering, she then looked at Lucas and he realized the look she had, it looked like she was begging him to trust her.
"Why don't we give Locria a second change?" the group looked at Lucas, all of them quite surprised.
"I don't know if you realized this Lucas but, THAT'S FASSAD, AFTER ALL THAT HE DID TO US, YOU WANT TO GIVE HIM A SECOND CHANCE?"
"It's Locria, and it's she not he" Locria corrected the dog.
"Everyone deserves a second chance, even if that person is Locria, she seems to be sorry for what she did so ... we can give her one second and final chance ... can't we?" they all tried to avoid looking Lucas in the eye except Locria.
"... Hey if Lucas trusts her enough to give her a second change I'm with Lucas" Duster moved to Lucas side and gave him a smile.
"Lucas never let us down and if he thinks we should give her a chance, even though I don't think she deserves it, we should give her a chance" Boney did as Duster did and moved to Lucas's side, making him receive a pato n the head from his owner.
"I don't want to doubt Lucas, or even say no to him, but ..." She looked away with a hurt look "... Fine, but if I sense your PSI charging up I'm taking you down!" she said towards the Magypsy making her smile.
"Oh dear, thank you, and you won't regret doing this, now I'm assuming you all want to go to fight Porky, correct?" the group nodded "Well, I just happen to have a way to the 99th floor and from there a way to the 100th floor!"
"For real?"
"Yes my canine friend, but before we do go up there I've noticed little Lucas's weapon" Lucas brought up his mystical stick "Where on earth did you manage to get this item?" "Well, my brothers gave it to me, they said this one creature had it and they gave it to me and since I've had it I've been alot stronger!"
"Lucas that's no ordinary stick, that's one of the items of the mystical set!" everyone tilted their heads to the side "... Mystical ... set?"
"Why yes, please wait a second" Locria ran to the crates she had and opened one bringing out a beautiful red glowing crown, a red bracelet with golden outline, and a red cape with golden outline.
"This is the mystical set and it just seems that these items are just for you" the Magypsy handed the items to Lucas and they began shrinking until they all fit Lucas perfectly.
Seeing how amazed the magypsy was, Lucas equiped the items making him look like a king "Wow, I'm feeling my PSI grow stronger" Kumatora knew that what he was feeling was right, she could feel his PSI madly growing.
"Now, please do follow me, we'll be going up now!"
"Yes let's go, but remember, protect the king!" the group began laughing at Boney's joke as they excited the Magypsy's house.
Behind Locria's house and saw a secret elevator that was painted like the walls making it look almost unexistent.
They quickly got on the elevator and in a matter of seconds they were on a room that looked like a room made for royalty but at the same time there were also alot of children toys across the floor.
Locria stopped at the door of a rusty elevator and spoke to herself "Hmm, seems like they didn't go this way" the Magypsy had completely forgotten that a dog's earing sense was better than a human's and heard her.
"Who didn't use that?" she flinched and laughed nervously "Ahah, no one, just a few Pigmasks who wanted to test out the elevator, now let's get a move on!" they once again followed the Magypsy, this time they went outside and began going up a stairway with a red carpet layed on it, once they reached the next room they found something odd.
In one of the corners of the room there was this, giant spider pig machine, but what made it odd was the fact it was all destroyed, the room didn't even had signs that there had been a battle in it.
The Magypsy was as curious as the bunch but then she felt somethin aproach her, making her wary and dodge out of whoever was trying to attack her.
A big log hit the floor and the group quickly focused on the person who had enough strenght to use a log like that with just one hand, the man was none other than Flint himself.
"Dad?"
"Lucas stay away from that man!" the group was alerted by the footsteps of a great number of people that Flint was not alone, with him there was, the DCMC, Alec, Wess, Bronson, Lighter and Fuel.
"What're you guys doing here?"
Flint looked at his son and responded in behalf of his own group "We're here to help you and stop Porky" confusion began growing in Lucas "How did you know where we were going dad?" Flint looked at Alec and he began speaking "Well as the Magypsies know me, one of the, Ionia to be specific, sent me a pidgeon with a letter explaining all that was going on, and I had to inform you father, in no time we had gathered a group to head here and little did we know that the DCMC was actually joining us as well"
"Lucas, tell me, why're you guys with Fassad!" everyone on Flint's group prepared to fight the Commander of the Pigmasks but Lucas quickly got infornt of them trying to stop them.
"Please everyone listen to me, Fassad is not Fassad, Porky brainwashed one of the Magypsies into obeying him and he turned her into the detestable Fassad"
"I still can't believe that fat brat tricked me, and he even gave me the name Fassad, like, please, I could come up with such a better name if instead of Fassad" they all did notice that Fassad was way different from what he used to be, and seeing that Lucas trusted her was enough for them not to try and attack her.
The group took that moment to quickly catch up "Duster ... Son ... Just look at what you've done" he couldn't look at his father in the eye fearing that he would treat him bad again. This however got Wess to hit him in the head "Son, look at me" he did as told "Do you know how proud you've made your father" "I'm sorry fath- Say what now?"
"Duster, I'm so proud of you, I didn't had to say anything and you went from your own free will to fight these awful Pigmasks, you helped Lucas through all those hardships and the most importante of all is that you never gave up, you idiot" Duster was moved by his father's word until he called him an idiot "What ... have you forgotten that you're my idiot Duster" he gave his son a kind smile making Duster deliver one too.
"Lucas I haven't seen you in forever, you can't even imagine how excited I was to see you again, specially after hearing all the cool stuff you've been doing, keep it up Lucas!" Lucas received a thumbs up from Fuel. Seeing his friend believing in him made his eyes tear up, but he did not cry, he was really happy.
"Ah, so you're the ones the Magypsy were always talking about, you're their daughter, Kumatora" Kumatora didn't know the old man from anywhere and began questioning who he was and how he knew about her.
"Yes, Kumatora's my name, who might you be?"
"Oh, please do forgive this old man, you may be thinking wrong of me. My name is Alec, Lucas's grandfather and close friend to the Magypsies, they used to talk so well about you, but as of late I haven't seen them, I believe their time has finally arrieved, Ionia gave me a message for you on her letter, she said that if I were to find you I should tell you how much she and the other Magypsies loved you very much and will always love you after their gone"
Kumatora was not the type to cry but a few tears were shed "Those dramatic womans always knew how to hit me in the feels ... thank you for telling me Ionia and the others last message" Alec nodded and gave her some space to think.
While everyone was speaking they didn't notice a man walk towards them, he looked like a scientist.
"*Gasp* Commander Fassad, what might you be doing here, and how are you fully human again?" the group looked at the new voice and it was doctor Andonuts.
"Well, I am here as human and here overall because I'm finally me again and I will stop Porky" "Saywhat?"
"I said I'm me and I will stop Porky" the scientist was amazed, it seemed that Fassad had broke free from her brainwash, but then he remembered something.
"Oh, did those boys fr-" "SHHHHHH NOT A WORD ANDONUTS!" the group realized that whatever it was, Locria didn't wanted them to know.
"What're you even doing here Andonuts"
His face lit up as he remembered what he was there to do "I was going to confront Porky, I'm done being bullied by him into play god with those poor living creatures, I don't care if he hurts me, I'm not working for him ever again, and that it!"
A hand was placed at Andonuts shoulder "Welcome to team old man" it was Wess welcoming him "Well sir, I wouldn't say our ages are that far apart" that made the old thief laugh "Oh we're going to get along just fine"
"Excuse me, I may sound a bit rude by ruining our happy fun time but, can we end what we're here to do, the longer you people take, the longer I'll have this feeling of knowing that I'll disappear" Hearing how desperate the Magypsy was the group decided to keep venturing forward to meet Porky.
They passed by a long hallway into a room that Locria said it was called Earthbound Museum and it was destined to show Porky's past, and as expected no one wanted to know anything else if it had to do with Porky.
Once the boat that they had to get in docked they quickly got off and went into the next door, this one however was different, there was wild life growing there but they decided to not pay that much attention, they kept going down the corridor until they were met with a weird sight.
They arrived at Master Porky's room but ... there was no Porky, all that was there were broken robots from left to right, high amounts of residual PSI, and alot of indications of battle, as for exemple, the broken floor and walls.
"W-W-What happened here?" they were surprised to see that Andonuts, Porky's lead scientist, had no idea of what might've happened here.
Wess moved forward and began inspecting the room "It seems that there was confrontation here, from the marks on the floor I'd say something or someone caught Porky off guard and attacked him, that was probably not enough to end him and only served to tell him of uninvited guests, Hmm, these robits ... it seems like he summoned them to help him fight off his invador but ... reading the broken floor and the robots it seems that there was more than just 1 attacker, the battle seemed to rage on until ..."
"Keep going Wess" Flint informed him "That's the thing, this doesn't make sense, the battle stopped after all these robots were destroyed by these entities, but there's no Porky, no blood, no bodies, meaning that the battles must've gone on or they stopped but Porky wouldn't allow whoever these entities are to leave, but ... if the battle did stop then why is there no Porky here ... these marks are all recent so why didn't we saw anyone ... My gut tells me that the fight went on until the robots where destroyed but then both sides stopped ... these marks however show that Porky must've jumped up to do ... well I don't know but that's all I can say, a battle was going on, it stopped once the robots where all destroyed and then both porky and these entites where gone" Everyone was thinking that that made no sense, who would fight to just destroy the robots.
"Hmmm ... maybe the fight didn't stop?" they all looked at the Magypsy.
"What do yo-OH ... I see ot now, you're right Locria it might've been that" Everyone was still at a lost.
"Excuse me but ... could you two explain a little bit more in detail" Lucas asked the two.
"Want to explain it Andonuts or should I?"
"Why don't you do it Locria"
"Ok!"
"Listen up people, the fight could've gone on, if the battleground changed" that didn't change a thing as they were all still confused.
"... I knew I should've explained *Sigh* only a Magypsy would screw up such an easy explanation" this got Andonuts shocked by both Locria and Kumatora.
Once the good doctor was back on his feet he decided that it was better to not try to annoy the two and went on to explaining "What Locria meant is, they were fighting here but suddenly, they were transported into a new area where the fight raged on"
"Ohhhh" the all said in unison.
"Wait just a second, that makes no sense, how would they even be transported if there's nothing here to transport them?" Wess retorted them.
"Well you see, this room has indeed one elevator that leads about ... Hmmm ... lets say 200 floors downward, if by some chance that was activated while the intruders where on it, it would explain why their not here and it would also explain why Porky isn't here, he went after them ... but I feel like I should tell this to everyone ... the place where that elevator leads to is very dangerous, most of you may die so pick carefully who you want to bring with you"
"I'm going and that's a fact, that's my Needle down there, and I will do my job as a Magypsy for once!" Lucas knew there was no saying no to Locria at this point.
After thinking for a bit Lucas already knew who to bring "Ok, the people who're going down is, me, Kumatora, Duster, Boney and Locria"
"Very well, I'll start th-" "I'm going too Lucas, that's a fact" Flint cut off Andonuts.
"B-But Dad ... its dangerous down there!"
"That's exactly the point I'm going with you Lucas, I've lost one son, the other doesn't want to see me ... I'm not losing another son!" at that moment Lucas felt like he should tell his father about Kin and Claus, but it would be better to give him the good news alongside with saving the world.
"Fine Dad"
"I will be going as well, just because I'm old it doesn't mean I can't pack a punch and besides ... I want to see my son in action and if needed, protect him even" Lucas didn't have the heart to deny Wess.
"Okay, but that's it, only us seven!" they all agreed and Andonuts went back on to explain what he had to.
"Please stand right here" the group of seven did so and then Andonuts moved to the back of the room and began tampering with the wiring, after a little time had passed the ground where the seven where shook a bit and at that moment Andounts jumped in with them as the elevator shot downwards.
They hit the floor with a strong loud crash, but none were hurt.
"Why did you do that Andonuts, it was only us eight!" The magypsy argued with the scientist.
"I am curious about this place, seeing as its one in a kind!" he retorted
"There's nothing we can do" Lucas simply said gaining the attention of both "Doctor Andonuts's already here so lets keep moving" Both of them nodded and the Magypsy began leading the group deeper and deeper until they finally reached their final destination.
"What is this place" all of them except Locria and Andonuts asked.
"This over here is where the final Needle rests ... the reason there's so much dark energy here is because of the other Needles being pulled, it made the Dragon get closer and closer to waking upso this is all the energy released" Kumatora was about to question Locria but she was cut off by a loud explosion.
"That seemed to be a shot from one of the Canons from Porky's Mech" Andonuts stated without a worry until he realized what he said.
"You mean, Porky's there!" Kumatora pointed towards the explosion, making Andonuts nod.
"Probably the people who attempted to defeat him before us are there as well, quick everyone, we've got to help them!" Wess didn't need to speak twice, the group hurried along the dark stone path.
Once again they heard something from where the fight was going on, a scream, whoever it was there might have got hurt or they might've been screaming because of a loved one, that thought filled Lucas with determination to save whoever it was that Porky was attacking.
They kept going as fast as they could, any creature that tried to get near them was quickly punched, kicked or bashed away as they couldn't have the luxury of getting into a pointless fight.
They were about to reach the battle until they heard someone laughing but then quickly coughing and wheezing.
They reached the battle area and there stood what looked like a robotic spider, but its belly was covered with glass allowing them to see inside, there it was none other than King Porky Minch himself, they also noticed the damage his Mech had ... as they did notice the blood it had on the mechanical legs.
It didn't take long for Porky to notice the group all ready to engange into a fight with him, he grinned as both he and his foes shot forward towards each other, Porky ready to end anyone else who tried to get in his way again, and Lucas's group ready to defeat the evil king and avenge the people who had probably died by trying to stop him by defeating him.
Author Notes: Hiiiii ... well ... first of all, I'm sorry to end this chapter on a cliffhanger, I bet most of you didn't expect me changing Fassad into a good guy, eh, woman ... whatever ...
Now getting back on to what I wanted to say, once again I'M SO SORRY I DIDN'T UPLOAD IN TIME, these months have just been hectic, most of it was family problems, then there were the occasional author blocks, but the worst of all was when my flashdrive didn't open and I couldn't work on the story.
Now regarding the next chapter, its done ... ish ... By that I mean that its written, trust me, but I'm being really picky with the end of the chapter so it might take a bit to upload it, as forhow close the story might be to an end I'd say, 2 chapters after this one ... maybe 3.
Last thing I would like to say is that I'm going to stop giving deadlines, seeing as that I've failed one again and it stresses me out a bit when I can't do it in promissed time and it makes it easier for me, seeing that I won't be that stressed out, now I know some people may be saying "If the next chapter is already written then, the end should be fast, any deadlines?" it won't be done fast, because after doing the ending, or better, polishing up the ending, I'll be reviwing that chapter so that I can polish up some parts I know that I rushed a bit.
I'll see everyone on the next update (soon I hope) and I wish you all a great week
Byyyeeeee