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*At the surface of the Ocean*
Kwazii drove Calico Jack in the Gup A up to the Ocean Surface where his pirate ship was waiting for him.
He parks the Gup right beside his ship.
Kwazii presses a button that opens the roof of the Gup.
Members of Calico Jack's crew walk over to the side of the ship and throw a rope over to allow Calico Jack and Kwazii onto the ship.
Calico Jack climbs up first, following Kwazii.
"Before I go me grandson, I want to talk to you for just a minute." Calico Jack says suddenly pulling Kwazii to the side.
Kwazii nods.
Calico takes Kwazii to the bow of the ship.
The sun was beaming brightly on the two.
The waves constantly hit against the ship.
Kwazii felt the ocean breeze blowing in his face.
Kwazii loved that feeling.
"Ay the good ole pirate life, Just like old times." Kwazii sighed happily remembering his old life.
"Aye yes. Nothing beats it me grandson.."
"So what was it that you wanted to talk about?" Kwazii asked curiously.
"You really want to find this treasure don't ya?" Calico Jack asked.
"Yes, grandfather I really do. I got a weird feeling that I found the treasure map for a reason." Kwazii answered.
"And what feeling is that?" Calico Jack asked once again.
"That be a good question. I have no idea. I can't explain it." Kwazii sighed confused.
"Well that me grandson means you did find this map for a reason. There is a reason why you have that feeling. Kwazii, I truly believe you are destined to reunite the twins and find the treasure." Calico Jack says honestly.
"Do ya really think so grandfather? You aren't playin tricks on me are ya?" Kwazii asked.
"I wouldn't lie to you Kwazii. Ever since you were a small kitten, I knew you were destined to do great things…." Calico says then gets cut off.
"But I didn't stay a pirate! I was only a pirate for a few years then everything I knew came crashing down… I was in a terrible situation with possibly no way out. Suddenly, everything changed. My life was forever changed. The opportunity of a lifetime came when I met Barnacles and was offered the position to be the Lieutenant of the Octonauts. Aye, was I glad that I took that position…. If Barnacles and Inkling weren't on that ship….. I would still be stuck with those blasted evil pirates. I would not be who I am today. In a way, I miss being on a pirate crew, but I still have a crew. They may not be pirates but they are one thing that the pirate crew never was, my family. And I wouldn't have met me love of me life." Kwazii went on reciting what happened years before.
"You are right. But look Kwazii, being on a real pirate crew doesn't make you a pirate. The looks aren't what makes you a pirate. Aye, those qualities make you look like one but what makes you a true pirate is here." Calico Jack says putting his paw on Kwazii's chest.
"You are right grandfather. But weren't you sad that I didn't stay with a pirate crew?" Kwazii asked.
"Of course not Kwazii. You were put in a terrible position. The pirate crew you was with were not good pirates. I mean they wanted to steal and kill! Those pirates believed in all the things that you did not. They didn't care about anyone but themselves. They wanted to gain something only for them. And you didn't completely leave the pirate life behind! You and the Octonauts, Explore, Rescue and Protect the Oceans of the entire World! What a task and honor! Many would die to have the opportunity that you have. Aye and you have had some pirate treasure expeditions here and there! You can still be an Octonaut and a Pirate! It is the best of both worlds Kwazii! And the crew that you got now… can't get any better than that. They truly care about you and want to help you find this treasure." Calico Jack said.
"I am just so proud of you me grandson." Calico Jack added smiling at Kwazii.
"Thank you grandfather, it means the seven seas to have your support." Kwazii smiles.
"Aye, I am just glad that I didn't let you down." Kwazii adds relived.
Calico Jack wraps his left arm around Kwazii.
"As long as you are with a crew that represents good and you are going the right thing, you will never let me down, Kwazii." Calico Jack says.
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*In Shellington's Lab*
Shellington is in his lab doing some research.
He is determined to find the long lost twins and bring them together to unlock the treasure.
He has been in his lab for hours.
Ever since Calico Jack left the Octopod a few hours ago, Shellington got to work immediately.
He has looked up and contacted Adoption Agencies from all over the world to try and find a male and female with information that matched up the story that Calico Jack told the Octonauts just a few hours before.
He knew that they were born at least more than twenty years ago.
One is male and one is female.
And that one baby went East and one baby went West.
That's it.
That is all the information that he has to go by.
Very little information, but he believes that it might be possible to find them.
Any information is better than none at all, what Shellington has always told himself when doing scientific research.
Suddenly, Shellington's phone starts ringing.
Shellington gasps, realizing it could be one of the suspects that he thinks that might be one of the twins calling him back.
He answers it.
"Hello?" Shellington answers.
"Hello! Is this Shellington Sea Otter, The Octonauts' lead Scientist?" A male voice asks.
"Yes, this is he." Shellington replies.
"I apologize for not answering the phone earlier. However I listened to the voice mail that you sent earlier and I knew that I had to call you back ASAP." The male voice explains.
"No apology necessary. The Octonauts are trying to locate a long lost set of twins that were separated over twenty years ago. I saw your blog post about you trying to find your long lost twin sister and I thought that you might be who we are looking for." Shellington says then gets cut off.
"Octonauts, to the Launch Bay! It is time for the surfing competition!" Barnacles announces via the Intercom.
Shellington wanted to continue working, however he knew that he needed to take a break.
He has worked his self to death all day.
Shellington knew that Barnacles would scold him if he didn't take a break.
And he just couldn't miss the surfing competition.
Asher and Christina have an epic rivalry against each other ever since Asher came on board the Octopod, so he couldn't wait to see them compete against each other.
And it will allow him to get his mind off of all the twin research.
All of the reading and research have made his head hurt.
"I am so sorry, but I have to go. I will sent you a file that contains all the information that we have to go by as of now. Please look over it and call me later if the information matches yours or not. So if you are one of the long lost twins… you might can help us find the other one." Shellington explains.
"Yes, Shellington will do. I do hope the information matches. It would mean so much to me if I found my long lost twin!" The male voice says with hope.
"So do I. Goodbye." Shellington says hanging up.
Shellington walks over to his computer and sends the file with the information that the Octonauts have to the guy on the phone.
"I truly hope my research has paid off. By my theories and clues, this guy could most likely be one of the twins! Wait till the Octonauts hear about this!" Shellington exclaims leaving his lab.
—
The time has come.
It is time for the surfing competition between Asher and Christina.
All of the Octonauts are gathered on the beach.
The competition is about to begin!
"Before the competition begins, I want to inform everyone that I have found what could be one of the long lost twins! I may have found the male twin!" Shellington reveals to everyone.
"Oh, my that is indeed good news!" Inkling replies.
"So do you truly think that he is one of the twins?" Dashi asks.
"I am 99% sure that it is him. From reading his blog posts, it might possibly add up to the story that Calico Jack told us." Shellington answers.
"Wow! That is awesome Shellington!" Asher says.
"Yes, it is very good news. As we speak, he is reviewing a file that I sent him that contains the information that we are going by from what Calico Jack told us about the twins to see if it lines up with his information. As soon as I hear something I will let everyone know." Shellington adds.
Barnacles clears his throat. "Octonauts, it is time for the surfing competition! Asher vs Christina. As Octonauts we do a lot of serious business but of course we try to fit in some time for fun. The Octonauts love to have a little competition! Of course to have bragging rights later! Anyways, both of them won state titles when they were in high school so it seems they should be evenly matched! I wish you both the best of luck!" Barnacles says.
"Inkling, Shellington and Dash will judge the competition. Asher and Christina will have 20 minutes to catch the best waves possible. They can surf as many waves as they would like but only the two best waves of each surfer will be counted. When 20 minutes is up, their best two waves will be tallied and then the winner will be announced!" Barnacles adds.
"But Captain! We are missing one more thing!" Kwazii exclaims.
"What is it Kwazii?" Barnacles says confused.
"What could we have possibly forgotten?" Shellington asks.
"A punishment for the loser." Kwazii says excitedly.
"Ahhh good idea Kwazii! A good way to kick the competition up a notch!" Barnacles says excitedly.
"Good idea Kwazii!" Christina says with a smirk on her face.
"Ahhh I like this idea dudes!" Asher says excitedly.
"What's the punishment for the loser?' Peso asks.
Kwazii thinks for a minute.
"I got it me hearties! Loser has to give the winner a foot massage!" Kwazii exclaims with a big grin on his face.
He was very proud of his idea.
The Octonauts burst in laughter.
The Vegimals chirp together in agreement.
"The Vegimals think that is the perfect punishment!" Shellington laughs translating for the Octonauts.
"I can't wait for you to give me a foot massage later!" Asher says to Christina with a smirk on his face.
"I think you mean YOU giving me a foot massage!" Christina snaps back at Asher.
"I can't wait to kick your butt!" Christina exclaims.
"It's on!" Asher exclaims.
"Let's see who is the better surfer." Christina says in a raspy tone.
"Yes, we will see who is the better surfer." Asher replies back in a harsh tone.
"Alright you two…..it is time to begin!" Barnacles says trying to keep the two from arguing anymore than they already have.
Asher and Christina run to the shore.
While also carrying their surf boards.
Both are dressed in surfing attire.
Asher is dressed in blue swim trunks and while he is running to the shore he slings his shirt off of his body and tosses it in the sand.
"That guy sure looks like an athlete he has muscles and a six pack!" Tweak says.
While Christina is wearing a red bikini top along with red shorts to match.
Her hair is fixed in a single French braid.
Asher and Christina are both at the shoreline.
They both shake hands.
Christina gets that same weird feeling that she got when she first spook his hand just one day before.
It was such a strange feeling, it freaked her out.
"On your mark," Barnacles begins.
Asher and Christina turn their heads to look at each other and give each other serious stares.
"Get set."
"GO!" Barnacles finishes.
Asher and Christina take off into the ocean waves.
For the first ten minutes there was hardly any good waves.
Both of them didn't try to surf those waves.
They wanted to save their energy for a good wave that will come later.
Finally, some good waves begin to appear.
The two go head to head!
Asher takes the lead, he rides a huge wave and jumps midair doing a few twists then lands back on his feet on his surf board.
"Bet you can't beat that!" Asher snaps.
"You bet I can!" Christina snaps back.
Christina rides a huge wave and does a double twist while still standing on her board riding the wave.
"Ahhh you are good. Watch this!" Asher laughs.
Asher rides yet another wave and rides the wave lying on his stomach on his board for a few seconds while he and the board flip a few times then gets back on his feet.
"Ummm, wow so impressed. This is what I call impressed!" Christina says sarcastically.
Christina rides another wave and jumps midair while her board does a few flips then after a few seconds, she land back on her board.
"You call that impressed? Oh come on this move is way better than that!" Asher exclaims.
Asher rides another wave and does a front flip midair and lands back on his feet.
"Bet you can't beat that!" Asher laughs.
"I could do it better with my eyes closed!" Christina snaps back.
Christina knew what she was about to do was risky but she had to beat this guy.
She knew that she had to do it.
She wanted to put Asher in his place so bad.
She wants him to stop trying to be better than her and to stop messing around with her.
She was done playing games.
Plus she was not going to get caught dead giving Asher a foot massage.
He will be the one giving her a foot massage!
Christina rides another wave and does a flip midair while her eyes are closed.
However, when she is trying to land, she misses her board and falls into the Ocean water.
The Octonauts scream in horror as they watch Christina miss her board.
"ME CHEST OF GOLD!" Kwazii screams in horror.
-TO BE CONTINUED-