Chapter 67

After leaving the cave, the group, along with Jack, sailed away from the island they were stranded on and went off to search for their friends. Over a while, the sun was beginning to set and they entered into a very thick fog. Everyone became cautious.

"Where did this fog come from?", asked Wendy.

"This probably happens at sea.", said Charle.

"Or maybe a ghost ship will pop up and attack!", said Happy.

"Don't even joke about that!", shouted Lucy.

As they were looking, Donald gasped. "A ship!"

"Whoa, I was right!", said Happy.

"Why do you have to say crazy things?!", said a scared Lucy.

"No, wait. I don't think it's a ghost ship.", said Wendy as she pointed at the sails.

Everyone looked at the sails and saw the Heartless symbol on them. And the ship was massive.

"That ship…", said Sora.

"It's the Heartless.", said Donald as everyone prepared to fight.

"How could they afford a ship this big?", question Natsu.

Goofy got a closer look on the ship and saw someone there. "Look. This time there's somebody aboard."

"He's wearing a black coat.", said Laxus.

"Isn't that…", said Sora.

"Not the merry company I'd hoped for.", said Jack.

The man on the boat removed his hood, revealing to be Luxord.

"Parley!", he said.

"A black coat.", said Sora.

"Of course…", said Jack.

"Wait. What did he say?", asked Lucy.

"We don't have time to listen to jiberish, let's just take him out.", said Natsu.

"Hold on, mate.", said Jack. "He said parley. That means we have to let him on board, along with no fights."

"But that's not fair!", said Happy.

"He's right there!", said Natsu.

"It's not my say, it's just the Pirate Code."

"But-"

"Let's listen to what he was saying.", said Laxus. Natsu just growled.

Luxord entered the boat and everyone was standing on the main deck.

"You back in the Organization?", asked Sora.

"Yes. Surprising, isn't it, that they'd do me the honor? Never count your cards until they've all been dealt. And it's very nice to meet you, Fairy Tail. But I thought there were more of you."

"We got separated.", said Wendy.

"Hey, I recognize that voice.", said Lucy. "You sound like that Necromancer from Tartaros!"

"Hey, yeah.", said Natsu. "But he doesn't smell like him."

"I don't recall being a necromancer.", said a confused Luxord.

"Jack, don't give this creep the time of day.", said Sora.

"Yeah!", said Donald.

"Come now, are you really so unsophisticated that you'd decline a gentlemanly conversation?", said Luxord.

"What'd you say?!", said an angry Sora.

"Don't recall any of you Organization members being 'gentlemanly'.", said Charle.

"Sora. Stand down. It's the Code.", said Jack. "Mustn't strike a pirate aboard ship…when said pirate offers to confabulate."

"Ah yes. And how could I love games and contests without honoring the rules?", said Luxord. "Because only by winning fairly does victory have any savor at all."

"He does have a point to that.", said Laxus.

"You're taking his side?!", question Sora.

Jack spoke. "But...of course the Code is actually more guidelines than rules. Speak your piece."

Luxord nodded. "I am looking...for a box." Jack twitched his eyebrows. "A chest, perhaps. You know the one?"

There was a pause.

"Yes.", Jack muttered. He then stuttered. "M-maybe. No! I know of a box. But said box is not a box you want to trifle with, mate. Trust me."

"Really? A wager, then."

"And of what nature would this wager be?"

"Hey, can I kick this guy's ass?", asked Natsu.

"No!", everybody shouted.

Luxord continued. "What say we have a little race to that charming port town which you hold so dear?"

"Port Royal?", question Jack.

"Yes. Whoever reaches it first is the victor. And the stakes: you tell me all about that chest."

"Against what?"

"I will get you whatever it is you want."

"Done!"

"What?!", shouted everyone.

"Jack!", said Sora.

"Then we have an accord.", said Luxord as he teleported back on his ship. "Now, let us begin!"

"All hands!", shouted Jack. "Prepare to make sail!"

"But Jack!", said Sora as he went after him.

"Drop canvas!"

"Hey… Jack!", shouted a frustrated Sora.

"With a will, lads!"

"Jack, listen!"

"What?!", said a frustrated Jack, making Sora a little cautious.

"You can't let him get his hands on that box. Do you really know whatever it is that he's looking for?"

"Let's just say...there's a potential possibility he wants the chest containing Davy Jones' heart. But I haven't the foggiest notion why he'd covet the blighted thing."

"Is it a black box?", asked Goofy.

"It is more black than blue… So, yes!"

"Hmm… Do you think it's the one?", wondered Sora.

"Could be.", said Donald.

"Wait, we don't know if it's the one Maleficent and Pete are looking for.", said Charle. "There are a lot of black boxes people own."

"But what if it's the one?", question Wendy.

"If they are after it, we need to get to it first.", said Laxus.

"And winnin' the race would keep it out of Organization XIII's hands.", said Goofy.

"Hey… You're right!", said Sora.

"What are you muttering on about?", asked Jack.

"Basically, we need to win this race."

"Precisely. No purchase, no pay. You might have the makings of a pirate after all."

"Yeah!" Sora ran over and grabbed onto the wheel. "Let's go!"

When Sora grabbed onto the wheel, Luxord ship was already ahead of them.

"Oh, come on!"

"Sora-san, I got an idea.", said Wendy. "I can use my powers to enchant the entire ship making it go faster. And if we really want to go faster..." She then faced Natsu. "Natsu-san, remember that special technique you used during the Twenty-Four Hours Endurance Road Race? Use that to push the ship and Happy will keep you in the air when you push it."

"Great idea, Wendy!"

"Guess we gotta do some pushin'.", said Natsu. "Ready, Happy?"

"Aye, sir!", said Happy as he grabbed Natsu. "We're ready!"

"Ok.", she said as a magic circle appeared beneath her. "Everyone should hold onto something."

"Vernier!"

Natsu and the entire ship had a green glow on and Happy flew Natsu at the back of the ship. He then leaned his back against the ship.

"Here goes…", he said as he ignited his fist.

"Fire Dragon's Iron Fist Booster!"

Natsu blasted fire from his fist and the ship started to move at incredible speed. The ship moved like a speed boat and it kept bouncing on the water due to the ship creating large waves.

"HOW DO THEY DO THIS?!", shouted Donald as he and Goofy held onto the railing.

Do to their speed, the group's ship gets flew past Luxord's ship.

Luxord looked stunned. "How did they became so fast?"

The ship was moving so fast that they are just at the finish line. Luxord's ship was now far away. Once they were close, Wendy cancel her enchantment.

"We made it…", she said as she took a deep breath. She then took a bow. "Sorry if it was rough, everyone."

Everyone was now laying down.

"It's okay…", said Sora.

"You got us close to the finish line.", said Laxus.

"We did it!", said Natsu as he came back on the ship with Happy.

"Lookouts, report!", shouted Jack.

"Starboard side, all clear!", shouted Goofy.

'Port, too!", shouted Donald.

"All clear!", shouted Lucy.

"We got this one in the bag.", said Sora.

Suddenly, a large number of ship appeared behind them, along with Luxord's ship.

"The game isn't over until it's over.", said Luxord. "Fire!"

The cannons on the ship fired at the group and landed in the ocean near their ship, causing everyone to lose balance.

"They're closing in!", shouted Jack. "Come about! Make ready to return fire!"

"Aye, aye!", said Sora as he turned the wheel and made the ship face Luxord's ship. "Natsu, you know what to do!"

"Damn right I do!", said Natsu as Happy carried him to a nearby ship and started to attack it with Fire Dragon's Wing Attack.

"We'll go to!", said Wendy as she and Charle went after them.

"Guess we'll help you from here.", said Lucy.

Lucy wore her Sagittarius Form. She and Laxus fired their magic at the enemies coming at them. But their ship started to get damaged during the fight. The others were firing the cannons at the ships, sinking a few of them. Natsu and Wendy were flying around each ship and destroying each one they encounter. Eventually, only Luxord's ship remained. Sora move the ship towards the only remaining ship and connect it with the chain arrow on the ship. They all entered the ship where they saw Luxord standing there.

"Another game it is, then.", said Luxord. He then snapped his fingers and Heartless appeared on the ship. He then disappeared in a dark corridor.

"Coward!", shouted Natsu.

Sora then attacked a Heartless while Jack defeated another.

"Me and Jack got this one!", said Sora.

Everyone nodded and got away from them.

"Ready, Sora?", said Jack.

"Ready!"

Sora used his magic to lift him and Jack in the air. They then started to spin in a circle while slashing at the Heartlesses. They then threw bombs in the air and started to hit them with their swords, causing an explosion. But when the smoke cleared, the Heartlesses were all gone and Sora and Jack are all right. Once all the Heartlesses have been defeated, Luxord appeared in front of Sora, clapping.

"Magnificent!", he said. "I salute you all, ladies and gentlemen."

Sora looks suspicious. "You're up to something."

"Admit it!", shouted Donald.

"We won, now start talking!", said Natsu.

"Perish the thought.", said Luxord. "I know when I've been outdone."

"You were outdone before you even started, mate.", said Jack. "But I admire your conciliatory way of conceding defeat."

"Yes… Now, I believe I owe you your prize. But I neglected to ask what it is that you want. Perhaps...you'll enlighten me?"

Jack chuckled. "Aye, that's easy. I want the chest that's aboard the Dutchman."

"No, Jack, don't tell him!", said a worried Goofy.

There was a pause.

"Really?", said an intrigued Luxord.

Jack looked stunned. "Not good?"

"Idiot!", the mages angrily said.

"Oh, Jaaack…", said Sora.

Everyone then got ready for battle again.

"Well...I didn't tell him which Dutchman.", said Jack as he drew out his sword.

"You trick him!", said Donald.

"Actually, I outwitted him.", he said.

"You knew he'd tell you where it was!", said Sora.

"You made us go on a wild goose chase!", said an angry Lucy.

Luxord laugh. "I've always been far more interested in the long game. Now, let's see where it takes us. That is, if you stay apace." He then disappeared in a dark corridor.

They all heard a buzzing noise and saw the flying Heartless from before coming straight at them. They all push them off of Luxord's ship and crash them onto their ship. Sora got up to get back on Luxord's ship, but it was already gone.

"How did he get away that fast?", question a surprised Happy.

"After him!", shouted Sora.

"Nay, There's no point.", said Jack.

"Why not?"

"The ship's listing near to scuppers from that cannon fire. She'll be needing repairs. Best make berth at Port Royal."

"Whaaat?"

"He has a point.", said Laxus. "It's dangerous to travel the ocean with a damage ship."

"Plus it's getting dark out.", said Charle. "We should find a place to sleep as well."

"Alright…", said a disappointed Sora.

Meanwhile, the Pearl has entered Shipwreck Cove. As they sailed they area, there was a massive fortress in front of them. It looked like a fortress, but it also looked like a tall city with lights on. A bunch of boats were all at the harbor. Everyone was amazed.

"This is Shipwreck Cove?", asked Gray.

"Amazing…", said Juvia.

"This is some hideout.", said Gajeel.

"Look at them all.", said Pintell.

"There's not been a gathering like this in our lifetime.", said Hector.

"And I owe them all money.", said Jack.

Before arriving at the cove…

The mages went down to the brig to check on Tia Dalma.

When they arrive, Tia looked up and giggled.

"Why did you come here?", she asked.

"We know that you're Calypso.", said Erza. "We feel bad that the Brethren Court imprison you."

"I thank you for ye kindness. But that won't get rid of my hatred."

"Do you feel alright being here?", asked Juvia.

"The Brethren Court intends to release me. If they are doing that, then I have no problem staying here. Once they release me, I will exact my revenge. But I will help you, seeing is that you do not want to control the seas. I have grown to like you. You are not like those pirates."

"We will help you out.", said Gajeel. "Once we free you, can you help us defeat Jones and Beckett?"

"Of course, Jones has corrupted his purpose. He must be stopped."

Inside the meeting room, at Shipwreck Cove, Barbossa banged the iron ball hard on the table like a mallet.

Hector then spoke. "As he who issued summons, I convene this, the Forth Brethren Court. To confirm your lordship and right to be heard, present now your pieces of eight, my fellow cap'ns."

The captains sitting at the table took something out of their pocket. When Ragetti came to one them with a bowl in his hands, the captain put a rock with string in. Another captain put a card in the bowl.

"Those aren't pieces of eight.", said Pintel. "They're just pieces of junk."

Gibbs explained. "Aye. The original plan was to use nine pieces of eight to bind Calypso. But when the First Court met, the Brethren were to a one skint broke."

"So change the name."

"What? To 'nine pieces of whatever we happened to have in our pockets at the time?' Oh, yes. That sounds very piratey."

When Ragetti came up to Hector, Hector said while holding out his hand, "Master Ragetti, if you will."

Ragetti said, "I kept it safe, just like you said when you gave it to me."

"Aye, you have. But now I need it back."

Hector then his Ragtti's head and his eyeball pop out. Hector caught the eye and put it in the bowl.

"Sparrow.", one of the captains called.

Everyone then looked at Jack, who was fiddling around with the jewel on his head.

He then stopped and said, "Might I point out that we are still short one pirate lord, and I'm as content as a cucumber to wait until Sao Feng joins us."

"Sao Feng is dead."

Everyone faced the entrance, where they saw Elizabeth and Sao Feng's men standing there. They were all surprised.

"He fell to the Flying Dutchman.", she said.

Everyone was shocked and chatted/argue with each other about what happened. They then shouted at each other.

"The plagued ship.", said the chines female captain, Mistress Ching.

Elizabeth then stabbed a sword on the globe, where the rest of the captains swords are.

"He made you captain?", asked a surprised Jack. "They're giving the bloody title away now."

"!Que lo manden al diablo! (I sent it to the devil (Hey, guys I don't know if this translation is correct. I just use Google Translate.))", shouted Captain Eduardo Villanueva in anger.

"Listen. Listen to me.", said Elizabeth. "Our location has been betrayed." Everyone stopped arguing and looked at Elizabeth. "Jones is under the command of Lord Beckett. They're on their way here."

"Great. That's what we need.", said Gray.

"Who is this betrayer?", asked Captain Gentleman Jocard, demandingly.

"Not likely anyone among us.", said Hector.

"Where's Will?", asked Elizabeth.

"Not among us.", said Jack.

"It matters not how they found us.", Hector continued. "The question is, what will we do now that they have?"

"We fight.", said Elizabeth.

The Court laughed, even Jack did.

"C'mon, they're coming to kill you all!", said Gajeel.

"Don't you wanna fight back?", asked Juvia.

"Shipwreck Cove is a fortress.", said Mistress Ching. "A well-supplied fortress. There is no need to fight if they cannot get to us."

Everyone agreed with what Ching said.

"Even if this fortress is well-supplied, they will still tried to destroy it.", said Erza.

"Who are you people, and what's with that weird animal that can talk?"

"We're pirates.", answered Gajeel. "And this is my cat! You got a problem with that, lady?"

Hector then spoke. "There be a third course. In another age, at this very spot, the First Brethren Court captured the sea goddess and bound her in her bones." Everyone nodded. "That was a mistake." They then looked confused. "Oh, we tamed the seas for ourselves, aye. But opened the door to Beckett and his ink. Better were the days when mastery of seas came not from bargains struck with eldritch creatures, but from the sweat of a man's brow and the strength of his back alone. You all know this to be true." Everyone began to murmured again. "Gentlemen. Ladies. We must free Calypso."

There was silence. But then, there were shouts of anger and rejection.

"Shoot him!", one said.

"Cut out his tongue!", shouted Jocard.

"Shoot him, cut out his tongue, then shoot his tongue.", said Jack. "And trim that beard."

"You're not helping!", said an annoyed Gray.

"Sao Feng would've agreed with Barbossa.", said Tai Huang.

"Calypso was our enemy then, she will be our enemy now.", said Jocard.

"It's unlikely her mood's improved.", said Captain Capitaine Chevalle.

"I would still agree with Sao Feng.", said Captain Ammand the Corsair as he put his gun on the table. "We release Calypso."

"You threaten me?", question an angry Chevalle.

"I silence you.", shouted Ammand as he was about to shoot Chevalle.

Chevalle quickly punched him in the face just as he pulled the trigger. Everyone then started to fight with each other. People hitting each other in the face, kicking each other, tackling each other, and hitting each other with bottles. Jack and the others looked stunned. The mages just looked at the fight casually.

"This is madness.", said Elizabeth.

"This is politics.", said Jack.

"Meanwhile, our enemies are bearing down upon us."

"If they not be here already.", said Hector.

"I'm sure they'll stop this.", said Lily.

Suddenly, some bottles hit Gray and Juvia while two men were thrown at Gajeel and Erza.

Gray then got up and shouted, "You guys are going down!" He then jumped into the fight, tackling another pirate.

"How dare you attack Gray-sama!", shouted an angry Juvia as she ran after him.

"You wanna piece of me?!", shouted Gajeel as he started to beat up a pirate.

Erza then got up, looking furious. "Very well then…", she growled. She then tackled Chevalle and Ammand. "Guess I'll have to teach you!"

"Sora's friends are quite something…", said Elizabeth while a stunned Hector, Jack, and Gibbs nodded.

Luxord's japanese voice actor, Jouji Nakata, also places in Fairy Tail as Keyes, the Necromancer and Zeref's demon from Tartaros.