7 hours later…..

"Okay this lemonade will satisfy plenty of the members that will return", I said finishing up another batch of lemonade, "I'll go bring a cup to the Queen, in a meantime, make sure we're in stock for making more lemonade", I said pouring a drink into a fine glass then standing up.

"Ah will do, thank you for the help", Alfonso Flores thanked then walked off.

So far things have been in the Opposition's favor with some setbacks. More ships have been taken, members are increasing, and crates with needed items are being collected from the skies and ships. The feeling of hope has been confirmed, the same with confidence and teamwork as I past by the Monquistans.

"Hello Queen Eleanor", I greeted politely then kneeled down, "I have brought you some freshly made lemonade", I said with a smile and kind manner.

"Thank you Ms. Fairlead", Queen Eleanor thanked taking the fine glass, "I must say your crews helped us in the most rapid way, if not a little risky"

"Yea that's our way of doing things now", I said feeling pretty embarrassed mostly towards myself.

"Nevertheless, we are grateful for your arrival", Queen Eleanor said after she took a drink, "As for the papers, they will be ready in time"

"Okay I'll let you finish", I said getting up then taking my leave.

With no more task to do I decided to go outside to see the sky, didn't think about it because I was so busy helping out. Wwwow it's warm out here! The stronghold somehow stayed cool from all this? Gosh I should have worn a different dress. Aside from the heat, the land I saw fit the temperature of this place. Very dry. Makes me thirsty just looking at it.

"Wow...at least the view is lovely", I said putting my head up.

There was sssooo many large clouds here, that explains the humidity. And looking at the sky was like looking at the most golden sunset you will ever see in your life. And it's almost late in the afternoon. This place is different from Skull Island in many ways. Regardless, it feels nice. I see a few ships porting in at the small docks. I wonder whose coming off?

"You know for a bunch of monkeys you ain't so bad"

"Mari!", I shouted waving.

"...Oooohmygoooood Tara!" Mari shouted then ran to me, "Good to have you back again girl!", she shouted hugging me with joy.

"Hahaha good to be back", I said smiling and hugging back.

"How does it feel to see again?", Mari asked letting go.

"I missed colors", I said giggling.

"I know that's right!", Mari said with a big smile, "But girl seriously, we neeeed to get you out of the dansle in distress problem"

"What are you talking about?"

"You've been in danger for a past few adventures, you haven't known that?"

….She is right. I have been vulnerable lastly, I must brush up on my skills. Can't afford to bring to crew down.

"Tara my girl you can see again", I heard Gaspard say, "How are you feeling?"

"Better, thank you Gaspard"

"Heeey, mind helping us with this cargo?!", a monquistans shouted from a ship.

"Oh shoot that's right!", Mari said looking back, "Tara mind getting Milo we need help out here", she said running off.

Okay the- oh I see Rebecca and Kobe, it's feels great to see them!

"Hello Kobe, hello Rebecca!", I shout and waving happily.

Kobe kindly wave to me, but Rebecca…she gave me an upset looking then walked back to the ship. Did I…do something to make her mad?

"Gaspard, do you know why Rebecca is upset?", I asked Gaspard with a pretty worried face.

"My dear, that girl is a mystery", Gaspard said taking off his hat, "Just yesterday I asked her a question and she gave me a grudging responds for no reason", he said fanning himself with his hat.

That…sounds like her, however, she's got something that's bothering her. And no one knows what. *Sigh* I better go get Milo, Gaspard followed. He told me what has been happening while I was stuck on this island, and quite a number of things went down. Helped a bunch of monquistans in Saint Bonobo's Abbey, saving some monquistans, taking ships, and oooh helping Kobe get his new swords. Things are progressing swimmingly.

"Milo", I called, "Mari and the other need some he-

"Gortez, Gortez sir!", A monquistan shouted running in.

"Hhmm, what is it?", Gortez said turning around.

"The crown, they found us!", the monquistan panicked, "There's an army of ships headed toward our direction!", he shouted pointing outside

Ooh nno. Gortez, a couple monquistans, Milo, and I ran outside to see what he he saw. It looks to be seven battle ship that mean serious business, too serious.

"It was about time those jerks were gonna show up, showoff, and attack us", Mari said crossing her arms.

"Mari", I said walking up to her, "Please tell me you lot didn't do too much to blow our cover?", I asked worried.

"No", Gortez said walking up to me, "Your friend is right, our actions today have been causing a lot of attention"

"Yea I'm not to blame!", Mari shouted happily putting her arms in the air.

"Well what are we gonna do now?", Milo questioned worried.

"I know what, WE'RE GONNA KICK THEIR BUTTS THAT'S WHAT!", Mari shouted sounding very ready to fight"

"You have become mad if you think you can take on all those ships yourself", a monquistan said looking towards Mari.

"And that's why I have a plan, we'll distract them while you guys get ready", Mari said turning around with a confident smile, "Tara! You're coming with us!", She said- wait what?!

"Excuse me?", I seriously questioned raising my eyebrow with confusion.

"This is your chance to get back in the game girl!"

"But, Mari I don't even have a-

"NO EXCUSES!", Mari shouted grabbing me and pulling me to the ship!, "You're coming with us whether you like it or not!"

"Mari I'm serious, I don't have a sta-

"GET THAT STOLEN BATTLE SHIP READY MONKEYS!", Mari shouted looking back while walking, "COME ON GUYS, WE GOT SNOBS TO BEAT!"

Our friends quickly boarded the ship along with some monquistans, Mari starts sailing and I bet she won't hesitate to-AAAAH *falls*….put the ship in full speed…ow.

"HAHAHAAAAA! YOU SUCKERS ARE GONNA GET IT NOW!", Mari shouted being way too excited.

Kobe helped me up while trying to stand his ground on the fast moving ship. We are getting closer the enemy in a matter of minutes. I seriously hope I can fight without a staff.