WE'RE BACK FOLKS! πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰

My apologies to those who waited and wondered why I didn't post anything these past two weeks. It's been a rough one last week. It's been pretty rough last week between work and family drama. πŸ˜“

But over now and I'm back!😁

"***K YEAH!" Maverick exclaimed joyfully.

So I've got a really good chapter here took a while to write. And finally. You will be introduced to Melody's alter ego and armored form, as well as her older sounding voice played by Tara Strong as well.

And a series of ten rounds of fighting and funny moments in the coliseum. Some of them might be a little short, but I hope they satisfy. After all its extremely difficult to write a fighting scene with no visuals. πŸ˜…

But before we enter in. Let's answer some comments.

Oh and yes I really enjoyed the Chip and Dale Rescue Rangers films! It was totally hilarious and a clever social commentary to Hollywood, animation and pop culture. It didn't feel like those reference were carrying the weight of the film and humor. More like the total opposite.

I'm gonna give Chip & Dale Rescue Rangers movie a 8 out of 10.

Soooo...as I was saying, onto the comments!

SPYRO 101: Thank you pal! I couldn't have done this chapter without your help. πŸ‘πŸ˜.

RustyPete12: Thank you! Yeah you make a good point. It was a too easy considering what Sora had to do to get in the games. But considering that Aiden had Coliseum rights of being the Maverick in his first visit to Olympus Coliseum. I figured if it ain't broke don't fix it. Still I'm glad you still enjoyed it. You definitely love this one.πŸ‘πŸ˜

Alright. Now that we're all here!

LET'S GET DANGEROUS!


The Olympus Coliseum.

Back at the town of Thebes...

Just as everything was going quiet. And all was busy. Up on the rooftops of a Greek built roof housing a market for food down below, was none other than Sea Slayer himself. Stalking everyone down below as he was looking for the Maverick. It is his mission from Attuma to kill the Maverick and steal the other tridents once he finds them. The bright side is that Attuma knows nothing about the Pearl of Asarius and the shards that scattered across the multiverse.

But Sea Slayer is dead set on fulfilling his mission. This was where Attuma sent him. To kill the Maverick. Nothing else mattered right now.

"Ya know? Bird watching has a much better advantage when the watcher, isn't dressed like a bright shiny hunter."

He heard someone speak.

Sea Slayer turned around to see Hades himself appear. All dark and grey with blue fiery hair as always.

"Know what I mean?" Hades remarked with a grin as he leaned against the air.

"Whoever you are. It would be wise not to get in the way of my hunt." Sea Slayer responded with a cold tone as he stood up.

"Hey...Come on. Who said I would get in the way? I mean this is technically my neighborhood. Or the one above it. One would say you're in the way. But what do I know?" Hades chatted before he vanished and reappeared hovering in front of Sea Slayer. "Hades, Lord of the Dead. How ya doin? Word is through the cosmic grapevine that you're looking to mount a warrior's head over your fireplace. Ha! That Attuma and his colorful crusade. Am I right? I haven't seen anyone this hellbent since Xerxes. If only he was well stocked on arrow spray."

The fact that Hades knew what Sea Slayer was up to grabbed his interest.

"What else do you know?" Sea Slayer asked in his cold tone.

"What I do know, is that the Mav kid himself is competing at the Olympus Coliseum." Hades made a ad appear, it was poster of the Maverick posing with the Coliseum in the background.

Then he made it fade away after he got Sea Slayer's full attention.

"And as luck would have it. Or the fates, whichever is your shtick. They'll let heroes or abled bodied warriors come in and compete. Catching up yet? Hmmm?" Hades smirked as he perked his ear.

"Tell me. Are there any restrictions in this competition?" Sea Slayer asked, wanting to know if killing was allowed.

"Oh yeah. If you're thinking this place'll be like the Pephkan arena. The answer, sadly, is no. They won't allow man slaughter or 'non-accidental' deaths." Hades uses air quotes. "But hey. Who would I be if I didn't have a loophole already. If you're interested let me know now cause this is a limited time offer."

"And what's the catch?" Sea Slayer said coldly, his eyes slightly glowing behind his mask.

"Oh nothing too extreme. Basically, But...what I want. is for the Maverick to be alive after you have your fun with him. Just long enough for me to extract that keyblade of his. After that, he's all yours." Hades stated the deal." You can smash or eat him afterwards. Whatever you pro slayers do. So what do ya say? Come on."

Whatever Hades has in store for Maverick's keyblade can't be good. If anything it would be obvious that he would use it to open his way towards realms that he was banished from. Not just the ones from Zeus.

But Sea Slayer doesn't care what Hades will do afterwards or what damage the Lord of the Dead might cause. He just cares only about his mission.

To kill the Maverick.

"About that loophole." Sea Slayer said coldly, his eyes glowing more ominously as he essentially accepted Hades' offer.

"I'll take that as a yes. Woopee." Hades deadpanned as he was actually glad to see the deal getting started. "Alright so here's how it'll go down. Mavmix and his little borderline squeeze are about to complete in the Philoctetes Cup..."

Hades leaned in and explained what Maverick will be doing at the Coliseum and he elaborates the plan to Sea Slayer on how he will get in to have his chance to fight and kill the Maverick.

Whatever they're up to. It doesn't look good. Will Sea Slayer succeed and kill Connor in combat? Or has he underestimated the Maverick and his skill and power?


Back at the Coliseum...

Over at the rest area on the Eastside of the combat grounds. Connor was sitting at a bench playing with his gummiphone. And he was using his phone to look up news on a brand new video game coming out soon,one that he was looking forward to. But unfortunately, when he was checking out some of the leaks that were posted by an ex Naughty Dog employee. He wasn't happy to hear it.

"What the flying ***k? Why is Druckmann writing this kinda crap?" Connor inquired as he was both worried and upset over the game he was reading about. Which is due to be released next week.

And Connor was less than happy as a gamer to read the news.

"This is bullshit." Connor groaned as he closed the browser and sat his phone down.

He couldn't let it bother him now. More important things are happening. He was now wondering what was keeping his partner. Melody had been gone for over an hour now. And he was wondering why it would take longer for a god to make a new set of armor than it is for a New York tailor to make a tux.

"Hey, I'm back! Sorry it took so long."

Connor heard Melody say.

He turned his gaze in her direction and his eyes went wide at her new appearance. Melody stood before him in her new keyblader outfit. Of which consisted of a white tank top with two columns of gold seashells on the front of her shirt starting from the straps of her top. On her forearm was an aqua blue band. She wore skin tight aqua blue pants that went to her ankles with a white belt. On her feet were a pair of aqua blue sandals with gold seashells on the straps. And her hair was done up in a ponytail.

"So, what do you think?" Melody said while she posed with a smile.

If Connor was a cartoon. His jaw would drop so far, it would reach the underworld.

Instead Connor fantasized as his eyes were wide and everything was fading around Melody as she posed with her left arm behind her head and her right hand on her hip. sauntering over to Connor like a stage model.

And he heard a track playing automatically from his Mav ring.

(Ludacris - Gold Digger)

Ow, Track-stars woo, hey DTP

Let's go

She's dangerous

(Uh huh)

Super bad

(Okay)

Better watch out, she'll take ya cash

She's a gold digger, she's a gold digger

She's dangerous

(Alright)

Super bad

(Uh huh)

Better watch out, she'll take ya cash

She's a gold digger, she's a gold digger

Melody heard the music and just couldn't help but laugh a little, seeing Connor in his trance. She decided to help him out of it. So she walked up to him, sat on his lap, wrapped her arms around his neck, and kissed him on the lips, knocking him out of his trance as he kissed back.

"You with me now?" Melody teased as she ended the kiss.

"Is it morning already?" Connor asked looking a little lost.

Melody rolled her eyes and giggled a bit.

"It's still the same day, silly boy." Melody smiled while she placed a hand on his cheek. "And since you were in a trance a moment ago, I'm going to assume you like my new outfit?"

"That's usually how I always say yes. Believe me Mini-Mav recorded my reaction to me unboxing the PS4." Connor remarked as they both stood up.

Connor liked everything he was seeing. And Melody's angelic smile almost glowed with her new outfit. It was something he couldn't think of better for her to wear. This was way better than those cheap looking underclothes. Even if Melody made them look good.

"Seriously. This is grade-A. And here I thought you hated shoes." Connor said as he noticed her nice blue sandals.

"I don't hate shoes. I just prefer to be barefoot when I can. Speaking of which." Melody said with a grin before gesturing to her feet.

And with magic glitters and lights, her sandals disappeared and her blue skin tight pants became a little more loose almost like warm-ups, and the legs of her pants shortened to just below her knees. Kinda like the pantalettes she wore previously but more like casual wear instead of sleep wear.

"The outfit comes with this feature. So I can put the sandals back on at a moment's notice when needed." Melody stated.

Connor looked and was actually impressed. As he actually thought that was a pretty neat addition. Since Melody is a mermaid. It would make sense that she would want to be going out barefoot as much as possible. all mermaids are this way because they feel free at the feet.

"Sweet. I didn't think Hephaestus was into knitting." Connor remarked.

"I'm not. I didn't make the outfit." Hephestius said as he walked by while carrying a barrel of iron to melt down.

"It was actually Athena who made this for me, with a little help from the three Nymphs. Since she's the goddess of war, wisdom, and weaving, she was able to make the best outfit for me." Melody explained to Connor.

Just then. A tall blue woman in Greek fabric armor and a cape with an owl on her shoulder and a war greek helmet came over to speak to Connor and Melody.

"It is my pleasure. A token for the Maverick's most trusted companion." The woman smiled.

"Woah. I uh...Athena I presume? I mean. Wow. And damn. You're so taller than the statue at the National History Museum." Connor was amazed to see her and then he looked at the owl. "Except for you, you're about the same size. No offense."

"Hoot." The owl hooted, looking nonchalant.

"He said none taken." Athena translated the owl.

"Thank you again Lady Athena, for making this wonderful outfit for me."Melody smiled at Athena and gave a courtesy.

"You're most welcome, my Dear." Athena nodded to Melody with a smile before looking at Connor and made an offer. "If you like. I could make you an outfit to suit your travels across the Multiverse."

"Thanks for the offer. But..." Connor then snapped his finger causing his Greek attire to change back into his signature keyblader outfit in a flash of light. "I came prepared."

"Hehe. Show off." Melody scoffed playfully.

"Not to worry, Princess. You have just as much to show off." Athena said to Melody before addressing Connor. "In addition to her current outfit. I worked with Hephaestus and those three Nymphs in creating a special armored form for her, designed to match your Maverick form."

"So that arm band isn't just a discount?" Connor asked.

In fact he was right. That aqua blue band on Melody's left forearm is how she can shift into the armor.

"Just wait and see." Melody said, standing up and stepping a few feet away. "You're minds gonna be blown."

The armband on Melody shined for a moment. And in a flash of light and a torrent of water, Melody stood there, now as Tsunami, in her new armor.

Connor looked shocked as he shifted into the Maverick showing off his large mask eyes that were just stunned.

Maverick was in a daze as he saw this female figure in blue, white and gold before him. This shiny suit was a little similar to the Maverick suit he wears, but with a different paint pattern and a different symbol. Her armor covered her from head to toe and was blue and white with gold accents. She wore a belt with a water symbol on the buckle. She wore boots with water designs on the shins.

Her symbol resembled water waves in the middle of a sea shell pattern that waved around her torso. Her face was the big difference. Her face was white, metallic and looked like a regular face instead of a screen like Maverick's. And her hair was blue, long and in a ponytail, and also blue.

Melody's new armored form. Also known as 'Tsunami'. Matching the adult height as Maverick.

"Holy shizz dib." Maverick gawked and flirted. "Am I looking at a keyboard? Cuz you are my type."

Melody has seen Connor type on the keyboard several times to know what that means.

Tsunami giggled and put her hand on her hip in a pose.

"I had a feeling you would like my new look." Tsunami said, her voice older sounding than Melody's regular voice.

"The word 'like' is appetizer crumbs compared to what I'm thinking right now." Maverick responded as he was still amazed.

"Remember, Tsunami. Each progress you make in each world. And each time you win a battle, will cause the light within your heart to grow. Adding more magic to your armor and attire. You will even gain more abilities over time." Athena said to Tsunami. "Walk carefully in your path and keep a steady pace"

"Yes Ma'am, I will." Tsunami said with a confident voice. "As long as Connor and I stick together, we'll go the distance."

"I know you will." Athena smiled and gave a short bow of respect to them. "May your heart be your guiding key."

Then as Athena walked away. Phil came back up to Maverick and Tsunami to give them the heads up on how the competition will go down.

"Alright. Listen up troops! This competition is gonna get tough as- uh wait. Where did the other girl go?" Phil asked, looking at Tsunami.

Tsunami giggled and switched back to Melody, with Maverick returning to Connor. Phil's jaw dropped from Melody's surprise.

"Athena and Hephaestus finished my new outfit and armor. So, do you think I'll be able to stand by Connor's side now?" Melody asked with a teasing tone before she and Connor switched into their armored forms again.

"If that was a flirt meant for him. I won't answer. otherwise, you'll match his height as far as I'm concerned." Phil shook off the shock and continued as he paced back and forth in front of them. "Alright so you two will be competing in the Philoctetes cup, since you're both new here! This will go down in ten rounds! Each one harder than the last! You'll be battling some of mankind's most notorious monsters! With an addition to Heartless in some rounds! But the last round will involve you battling a mystery contender who signed up at the last second!"

"And he is?" Maverick inquired.

"How should I know?! He passed the preliminaries and followed the rules so far." Phil responded sarcastically.

"No spoilers, got it." Maverick deadpanned.

"Alright ladies, go stand over by the line and wait for my 'go'! The first round will begin in 20 minutes." Phil pointed at the starting post over by the entrance onto the arena.

Maverick and Tsunami nodded as they walked over.

"Who is Coach Mutton calling a 'lady'?" Maverick whispered to Tsunami sounding offended.

"Well, you did scream like one earlier when we went through that portal to get here." Tsunami teased in a quiet voice so only he would hear her.

Just above the roof was Hades himself. Watching from a good hiding place as he knew how rough things will get when it reaches the final round. He smirked in anticipation of the whole thing.


20 minutes later...

All of the seats were packed as every god and so many mortals and mythological creatures across the world came to witness the fight of the Maverick. Against any mystery opponent that will face them.

Phil stepped onto the arena as he began to make gis announcements using a Greek megaphone.

"LADIES AND GENTLEMEN! GODS AND MORTALS! PREPARE FOR THE FIGHT OF THE CENTURY! YOU'VE HEARD THE RUMORS ALL DAY, WELL THE RUMORS ARE TRUE!" Phil announced and pointed at the entrance. "INTRODUCING! THE LEGEND OF LEGENDS! THE SON OF THE OCEAN! THE REBEL OF LIMITATIONS! THE ONE! THE ONLY...MAAAAVERICK!"

Just then everyone saw The Maverick leap out of the entrance high into the sky. Before he touched down onto the battle grounds with a one knee landing post. And then the audience stood up and went nuts as they cheered loudly to see a Maverick for the first time in centuries.

"AND IN ADDITION! INTRODUCING, COMING STRAIGHT OUT OF ATLANTICA! SHE MAY BE SMALL BUT SHE'S GOT THE ZEAL OF THE OCEAN ITSELF! THE SPARK OF THE SEA! TSUUUUUUUUUNAMI!" Phil announced and signaled Tsunami to walk up on the arena.

Tsunami started off nervously in her walking, before she took a deep breath to steady her nerves before she encased herself in a torrent of water, which reached up into the sky before touching down right next to Maverick with a big splash. When the water dissipated, Tsunami was seen standing right next to Maverick. The crowd cheered even louder as the two stood together.

"Hydrokinesis?" Maverick inquired about the new water ability.

"Yep. The Nymphs showed me how earlier while I was waiting for the outfit to be done. Figured I gotta show them why I'm called Tsunami." Tsunami said cheekily.

"YEAH MELODY WOOOHOOOOO!" Phoebe cheered from up at the VIP seating. Melissa and Daphne were with her as well. With sacks and souvenirs as they were cheering as well.

Tsunami smiled and waved at her friends, the Nymphs.

"So those aren't just skinny jeans." Maverick muttered.

As Maverick was thinking he remembered something he studied about Mermaids. Some but not all mermaids are rarely born and gifted with the ability to control or create the molecules within water or anything with hydrogen. While Connor and Atlantians are born with Aquakinesis. The ability to bend and control water in general. Meaning Tsunami can make water while Maverick can control water.

Which gave Maverick some tactical ideas for the fights coming up ahead.

Just then the lights around the columns lit up green. Which means the first round starts Now!

Then a spawn of a dozen Shadow Heartless appeared in front of Maverick and Tsunami. Along with two Heavy Heartless.

"Heartless?" Tsunami asked, remembering the holograms.

"Heartless." Maverick nodded.

Then they both summoned their keyblades. And charged at the Shadow Heartless. The Heartless jumped as they tried to attack. But Tsunami's newly found skills and agility proved to be more than effective as she spun in the air and slashed at the many Heartless that attacked. She performed flips and cartwheel spins as she used her keyblade to attack and take down ten Heartless.

While Maverick and his already proven skill showed a few more years of finesse to slash his keyblade take down twelve Heartless spawns. Maverick then landed in front of Tsunami and signaled her.

"Make two large water balls!" Maverick called out.

Tsunami nodded and constructed two large hard water balls then. Maverick attached two chains of neon to them and swung them around like chain balls as he slammed them down multiple times on the Heavy Heartless and the remaining Shadow Heartless.

And thus the round was over.


"And that first match is HISTORY!" Phil announced as the crowd cheered. Even the Nymphs.

"Wow. I hardly broke a sweat." Tsunami panted and smiled as she stood back up and asked. "You can sweat in these right?"

"Only around the forehead." Maverick panted as he stood back up. and warned Tsunami. "But keep those shin guards tight. Cause when it comes to the Heartless. They find new ways to make us miserable when the first time fails. Like in a JRPB but more bat shit crazy."

"Which is why we have to get stronger, smarter, and faster each time. So we'll be ready for the next time." Tsunami surmised.

"My motto's always been 'Maximum Effort'." Maverick popped his neck a bit.

Then the lights around the culmin changed to orange to signal round 2.

"ALRIGHT FOLKS! THAT WAS JUST THE TABLE SCRAPS. HERE COMES THE FIRST COURSE! THE KIND YOU DON'T WANT TO LOOK DEAD IN THE EYES!" Phil announced.

"What is he talking about?" Tsunami inquired.

"Mel. Don't look. Keep you're eyes down." Maverick warned as he looked away with his hand shielding his eyes on the side.

Tsunami got the hint and did the same thing. Shielding her eyes.

"Presenting. The Gorgon who would be a sight for sore eyes if it wasn't for the for the fact that all her fans are now stone! MADUSA!" Phil announced as he turned around.

Every audience members immediately put on paper packs to shield their eyes away from the monster that approaches.

Before them was a large green snake woman with an enlarged stomach, two arms, two fangs, ominous blue cursed eyes, and snakes for hair. This was the gorgon known as Medusa.

"RAAAAAGH!" Madusa roared.

But Maverick and Tsunami continued to stand there and kept looking the other way. Much to Madusa's surprise.

"Hey! Aren't you gonna fight?" Madusa inquired.

"No we're good." Tsunami answered as she was still looking away.

"Come oooon!" Madusa groaned.

"I don't think so." Maverick refused.

Madusa huffed. Herbonly attack was to turn people into stone. Which she couldn't unless they look at her. She noticed the hour glass timer up on a pedestal was running out of sand. Which means Madusa only has a limit time to beat them before the timer runs out and she loses.

"Please?" Madusa called out.

"Nope." Maverick answered.

"I'll pay you." Madusa offered.

"Not enough." Maverick snorted.

"I'll tell you where to find Atlantis." Madusa offered.

"Already live there." Maverick deadpanned.

"I'll give you these diamond sandals." Madusa held up beautiful looking sandals with diamonds around the straps.

"I barely wear the shoes I own now." Tsunami said, not looking up.

"I'll give free passes to Adonis' harem. They even got free hunks there." Madusa held up cards with an Adonis logo on them.

"We're underaged." Tsunami deadpanned.

"And I'm straight." Maverick deadpanned while also not looking.

"I'm gonna eat all the baklava." Madusa teased as she was waving a tray of baklava cakes.

"Trying to watch the weight." Tsunami deadpanned.

"I'm gonna eat your grandma's ashes." Madusa held up a pot and started slurping it.

"That's your grandma's ashes." Maverick and Tsunami both deadpanned.

"Pffff!" Madusa spat out and choked a bit hearing that before she raged and threw a fit. "RAAAAAAGH! LOOOOOK AT MEEEEEE!"

Then the lights around the column goes out as the hour glass runs out of sand.

"TIMES UP!" Phil announced.

Then Madusa became unhappy for losing.

"UGH! THE HUMILIATION! DON'T LOOK AT ME! DON'T LOOK AT MEEEEEEEE!" Madusa cried as she ran away towards the exit.

Then all became quiet.

"Is she gone?" Tsunami asked.

"Alright folks she's gone! You can look now!" Phil announced.

Then the crowd took off their paper bags and began to cheer for Maverick and Tsunami's second victory.


"Well that was sleeping pill." Maverick scoffed as he uncovered his eyes.

"We really didn't get anything out of that round." Tsunami deadpanned. "How did she even make it to the games in the first place?"

"I'm guessing she gave everyone a dirty look." Maverick shrugged.

"They're were all just standing around like statues." Tsunami quipped.

Just then the third round began. As the fire brazzers around the column lit up in the color pink.

Then suddenly a group of Satyr Heartless and Assault Rider Heartless appeared. As they looked pumped and ready for action.

"YES! MOTHER OF GOD! IT'S ABOUT TIME!" Maverick exclaimed happily as he was so glad that there is a challenge.

"Finally! Something to test our skills against!" Tsunami exclaimed as she stood ready against the heartless.

Then the Heartless charged at them. With their horns and their scepters. As Maverick and Tsunami summoned their keyblades and ran at them. Then they clashed.

Tsunami then jumped in the air and twirled, performing a water cyclone as she slashed at fifteen Satyr Heartless and landed with a Shockwave of water. Taking out twenty more.

Maverick shifted his keyblade into a trident and spun it around like a helicopter as he was running and chopping up the Heartless left and right. He was knocked down by the legs of an Assault Rider Heartless. But Maverick does a backflip and tossed his trident at the Assault Rider Heartless, impaling it and stabbing through a second one, before Tsunami summoned a wave of water to wash them around the arena.

This was her ultimate tidal wave move. And it ended the fight.


With the fight over. Maverick and Tsunami stood up victorious as Tsunami raised her keyblade and the crowd cheered for them.

"I didn't know a Heartless could drown." Maverick said as he was stretching his arms after that fight while popping a few stiff joints loose. and summoned his trident back in his hands before shifting it back into a Keyblade.

"Guess they don't have swimming lessons in the realm of darkness." Tsunami joked.

"Oh they do. I've seen fish heartless before. Some are shaped like sharks, squids, crabs, starfish, and for some reason underwater squirrels." Maverick stated. But made up that last part.

"Okay? I believed you, up until you said underwater squirrels." Tsunami deadpanned.

"Remind me to take the time to show you how to binge watch later." Maverick deadpanned back.

Then the brazers around columns began to light up in blue fire. Signaling round four.

Then a swarm of bat Heartless appears along with an aerial path with rings of fire. As if it was a race or a dogfight above the sky. Maverick couldn't fly and neither could Tsunami. But they have other ways to reach the sky.

"Alright. Recap, you can make water. I can bend it. Any ideas?" Maverick asked as he wondered how they're going to get up and keep up with those flying Heartless.

Tsunami tried to think of an idea, before something came to her.

"What if we surround ourselves with water and use the water to propel ourselves in the air?" Tsunami gave him a suggestion.

"Eh. They might cause the winds to turb directions. Could throw us off...Wait. I got it! Create five really long straight lines of water!" Maverick said as he gestured towards the ground.

"Got it!" Tsunami exclaimed, making the straight lines of water like Maverick suggested.

Then as five lines of water were formed on the ground. Maverick waved his hands and made gestures as he rose his hands up. Then the five lines of water formed into rails that spun and formed around the arena. All the lines grew and formed like a large roller coaster of rails to grind on. And they were high enough to reach the swarm of Nocturn Bat Heartless.

"Your Freeflow abilities got it cover. Let's grind!" Maverick flipped and began sliding up on the water rails.

"Right behind you, Mav!" Tsunami exclaimed, using her free flow abilities to follow behind him.

Maverick slides and grinds those rails as he and Tsunami spun around and followed it up in the sky. Everyone looked up like they were watching the circus. Maverick followed and targeted the Heartless flying around as he held his Trident Keyblade out and shot balls of neon at them out of it. Shooting them down as they were fading.

Tsunami aimed her keyblade and shot out balls of water. Which were hard as glass as each round impacted on the Heartless. So far they each didn't miss a shot.

Soon the Heartless were finished off almost as fast as they came. And Both Maverick and Tsunami jumped off at the end of the rails and landed on the ground after performing different flips and twirls.

And the crowd roared and cheered at the spectacle of these two heroes.


Maverick does a mic drop gesture with a neon microphone while Tsunami remained cheeky and innocent as she waved at the audience.

"How many rounds was that?" Maverick asked Tsunami.

"If I counted correctly, that was four rounds we just finished." Tsunami said.

Just then the braziers lit up with brown fire. Signaling round five.

Just then, they heard the sound of a loud bull coming forth.

"HEADS UP FOLKS! SO FAR THE MAVERICK AND TSUNAMI HAVE ONLY BEEN WINNING AGAINST THE TABLE SCRAPS OF WHAT THE COLISEUM HAS TO OFFER! LET'S SEE IF THEY CAN SURVIVE THE FIRST COURSE!" Phil announced.

***"RAAAAAAAAOR!"***

"PRESENTING...THE KRETAN BUUUUUUULL!" Phil announced.

Before both fighters stood the Kretan Bull. The Kretan Bull stood at sixteen feet tall, with brown fur. Smoke was coming out of its mouth. And on top of its head was a set of really large long horns, that looked silver in color, and were sparking with electricity.

"Oh...Bull...Made me shit." Maverick gawked in shock as his eyes widened in horror at the sight.

"That... Is a very big bull." Tsunami said nervously. "Any ideas for this one?"

Then as the Kretan bull grinded his hoof. Signaling that he's ready to charge.

"Seven water balls. seven to six from length to width. Now." Maverick said carefully, giving Tsunami instructions as she understood.

"Got it!" Tsunami said, forming the seven water balls, preparing to take on the giant bull.

Then Maverick acted fast as he formed a large water brick wall in the middle of the arena, using his aquakinetic powers acquired from his mother. And then he formed two water lassos. The sight of the bull snarling and flaring meant he's about to charge soon.

"Quick question. Have you ever seen anyone break a horse before?" Maverick asked briskly.

"Broken a horse?" Tsunami asked hesitantly. "You don't mean that literally, do you?"

"No I mean like when you train a wild horse to-" Maverick tried to explain.

But then the Kretan bull flared and sparked bright. And growled. "RUUUUUUUUUUUUUOAR!"

"Never mind. I'll break em. You just appeal to his better nature." Maverick instructed as he wrapped one end of the water lassos around his hands.

"Wha-" Tsunami tried to ask.

"RAUGH!" The Kretan Bull charged.

"DISTRACT HIM!" Maverick yelled and ran.

Maverick ran towards the bull and flipped in the air before he tossed those water lassos and wrapped them around its neck. Then he landed on top of the Kretan Bull and pulled on the ropes like horse reigns as the bull fought. And kicked trying to throw Maverick off. But he was too strong.

"Mel! Ugh! Get his attention! Stand behind one of the walls and get him to ru- Ah! Run into it!" Maverick ordered as he was keeping his tight grip while riding the bull.

"R-right!" Tsunami stuttered out before running before shooting a water ball at the bull's face.

Then Maverick pulled to force the bull to halt.

"Hey! Beef for brains!" Tsunami yelled and waved her hands to get its attention as she stood behind the water wall.

Then the Kretan Bull charged as Maverick groaned from the strong electrical currents surging from the bull which was shocking him.

The bull flared as it charged and sprinted towards Tsunami. She prepared herself to jump out of the way. Before she finally saw the opportunity and jumped out of the way. Then...

***RAM!***

The Kretan Bull smashed into the wall. Hurting it's snout and face before it wobbled.

Then Maverick flipped off the Kretan Bull and levitated the other water walls and smashed them down on the bull's head. Causing it to swerved until. The Bull fell out cold.

Thus they won the fight.


Maverick shook off the jitters from being shocked as he stood up looking proud.

"Wrecked em. Damn near killed em!" Maverick mimicked a western tone. Before he asked in a normal tone. "Do you think he'll taste good with Worcestershire sauce?"

Implying to eat the poor bull.

"CONNOR! We are not eating this poor bull!" Tsunami scolded her friend.

"What?! I know we can't, honest!" Maverick held his hands up and smirked. "Not while he's still awake."

"Connor?" Tsunami said in a warning tone.

"I'm kidding Mel. The big huffer's probably corn fed anyway." Maverick assured with a snicker.

Tsunami responded by facepalming herself.

"Oh, brother. What am I going to do with you?" Tsunami said with exasperation clear in her voice.

The crowd cheered for them as they looked around and admired how far they've been in the games so far.

"How many rounds is that now?" Maverick asked.

"That makes five." Tsunami said.

"God I hope the next round doesn't involve a gas giant." Maverick sighed as he popped his back while arching it.

"I'm not sure I've ever heard of a gas giant in Greek Mythology" Tsunami said, rubbing the back of her head in thought.

"That's because there isn't." Maverick revealed teasingly

Oh, just like there's no such thing as water squirrels." Tsunami teased lightly.

"Only in entertainment, Mel." Maverick referenced SpongeBob.

"And your crazy imagination." Tsunami teased lightly.

While Maverick was making mental plans to watch TV with Melody later tonight to make an 'I-Told-You-So' point. The brazzers around the column lit up purple. To signal for the sixth round.

Then suddenly. The large gates opened for a large titan to walk out and present himself for the fight.

This was Hydros. The ice titan. A tall spiky skeleton like a titan who growled as he stood tall over Maverick and Tsunami.

"RAAAAAAAAAAGH!" Hydros roared.

"Seriously?" Maverick inquired about Hydros.

Then Hydros stomped over and raised his claws. He seemed like a worthy foe. The problem was Hydros was made of ice. As in frozen water. It's in his name after all. Whoever sent him here and not one of the other titans didn't do the research. Then again, Connor never told them. But what better time than now?

"DROP AND GIVE ME FIFTY!" Maverick barked and ordered while pointing down.

Suddenly Hydros froze. He couldn't attack them or have the will to disobey. Instead his eyes widened and he got down on the ground and started doing push ups. Grunting as he does so.

Which shocked and surprised the audience.

"Wha-?" Tsunami looked shocked. "Okay, now you're really just showing off."

"When I say BAD, you say ASS!" Maverick rapped humorously. "BAD!"

"ASS!" Hydros yelled while doing his push ups.

"BAD!" Maverick Repeated.

"ASS!" Hyros responded.

"What makes you say that?" Maverick inquired at Tsunami acting innocent.

"Don't you dare play innocent with me, Mr." Tsunami playfully snapped. "You know what!"

"Okay. I confess. I know I shouldn't watch Family Guy while under age. Seth McFarlane is like my 'Kryptonite of Comedy' man!" Maverick exclaimed humorously, sounding convicted while holding his hands up, as if that was what Tsunami was talking about.

"That's not what I-" Tsunami started, before she just sagged in defeat. "You know what? Why do I even bother?"

"Sorry Sweetheart. But there are some waters you can't swim through." Maverick smugly stated with his arms crossed.

"I suppose. Yours are certainly hectic and a tad murky." Tsunami teased.

"Thanks." Maverick nodded slowly. Acting like he didn't get it.

"And maybe a touch of artificial flavoring in the water." Tsunami said, thinking that would rile him up a bit.

"Hold that thought." Maverick held his finger up before he barked an order at Hydros. "THAT TOO EASY FROSTY THE MAGGOT! FIFTY MORE!"

Hydros whined as he was giving faster push ups while sweating. Or was he melting? Either way. Everyone was in utter shock and impressed. Even Phil.

"How in the underworld's bathhouse did that work?!" Phil asked himself while being blown away.

Even the gods that came to see the match were there. And they were all flabbergasted to see Hydros submit to Maverick's childish commands. Zeus came back over to his seat, with a refilled of olive and goat cheese pittas. "So, what did I miss?" he asked his fellow gods, curious of what just happened.

How can they ever explain this to Zeus? It was just unbelievable.


After that the match was over as Hydros collapsed and was out cold. While more than likely dripping.

The brazzers lit up with white fire. And the next match started.

Then five large Grim Reaper Heartless appeared as they swung their sledge scepters while hovering and signaling a fight.

"What are those?" Tsunami inquired as she summoned her keyblade.

"Those are Grim Reaper Heartless. One touch from their scepters and they'll drain you." Maverick informed her as he summoned his trident keyblade. "So whatever you do. Don't block em. Just dodge em and go for their heads."

"Practicing our reflexes? Got it. They won't lay a finger on me" Tsunami said confidently, getting into a fighting pose.

Once the Grim Reaper Heartless charged in for the two armored keybladers. Tsunami waved her hand to cause a wave of water to blindside them. Before she leaped into the air and slashed at the head of one, taking it down. Then Maverick spun his trident-blade as he teleported and slashed from behind another.

Tsunami shot a thunder spell to strike another Heartless before she slashed at its head.

Then Maverick flipped and spun to dodge a triple slam attack from the Heartless. Only to roundhouse kick and thrust its head with the point ends of his trident.

Tsunami then shot a water ball at the next Grim Reaper Heartless to make it stumble as she swiped her keyblade and took that one down.

Then Maverick flipped into the air and performed a trident spin in the air and slashed three Grim Reaper Heartless.

So far they performing so many different moves to take them down. Even Tsunami was learning more about her brand new fighting skills and potential just from making them up as she went along. So far they didn't even get hit and they kept giving hits.

Until there were no more Grim Reaper Heartless.

And after all of the Heartless were dispatched and the audience cheered for them.


"Whew. What a rush." Maverick sighed as he stood back up. "How many rounds is that now?"

"That would make seven." Tsunami said after a moment of thought.

"So three more to go, including our mystery boxed in the tenth round." Maverick added as they looked up at the brazzers.

They lit up with yellow.

Just then a White Mushroom Heartless appeared. As it was just waving its arms in place. Maverick and Tsunami dropped their guard and gave this little Heartless a weird look.

"I don't know." Maverick shook his head as he wasn't sure what to say.

These types of Heartless never do anything. They just show up and disappear.

"Are they just throwing in random opponents just to fill in the fights?" Tsunami said exasperated.

"Alright who's the wise guy that tossed this fungus into the arena?!" Phil yelled out looking angry. "I told you to get the Nightstalkers! Not a White Mushroom! aye ye ye..."


Just as the White Mushroom head disappeared. The brazzers suddenly lit up green. And the next round started as if the last one never did.

Then, suddenly. A creature flew in from the sky. A very large one that landed and alarmed the Maverick and Tsunami. This creature had the body of a lion. The wings of a large bird. And the head of a woman. All covered in feathers with a pale skin complexion and a sinisterly seductive demeanor.

This creature. Was the Sphinx.

"Ah. New challengers. I hope you two are more resilient than the last one." The Sphinx spoke with a soft foreign voice.

"WTFH? This thing talks." Maverick muttered while gawking a bit.

"We're facing the legendary Sphinx now." Tsunami said with an alarmed tone. "I think things just got a bit more complicated."

"Mmmm. My reputation precedes me. Rest assured I don't fight with muscle. I only combat using the brain. The muscle comes after the opponent's answer incorrectly. Just ask Thebes." The Sphinx smirked while gazing with her orange birth eyes while her tongue ran across her sharp teeth.

"Oh. So it's a game of truth or die." Maverick quipped.

"Pretty much. If you're looking for fun. Simply answer incorrectly." The Sphinx remarked confidently that she'll win.

"I... Think we'll go with the less fun route then, right?" Tsunami asked Maverick, hoping he agrees with her on this one. As much as she wanted to test her skills, she was nowhere near the level of skill to take on the Sphinx.

"Not the kind of fun she's thinking. I'd rather stay a virgin until I'm in college." Maverick gulped as he made an innuendo about the Sphinx's mouth. "Let's just see where this pop quiz on death row goes."

"R-right" Tsunami stammered before turning back to the Sphinx. "Give us your best shot then."

"Very well. Here is your first riddle." The Sphinx declared. "I speak without a mouth and hear without ears. I have no body, but I come alive with wind. What am I?"

Tsunami was deep in thought, trying to think of the answer. For a first riddle. This one was kind of hard. Melody had a history of playing with riddles with her family and during her lessons. But even the more hard ones weren't simple but tough to contemplate like this one.

"I'm drawing a blank right now. How about you?" Tsunami whispered to Maverick.

Maverick only needed just a few seconds to think of the answer. And he got it.

"I'm thinking...Echo. Alive in the wind. Like a voice." Maverick whispered to Melody.

"Echo? Of course!" Tsunami's eyes lit up with realization as she turned to answer the Sphinx. "It's echo!"

"Mmm...That's right. Not a bad start." The Sphinx remarked."Only six more riddles to go. Here's the second... You measure my life in hours and I serve you by expiring. I'm quick when I'm thin and slow when I'm fat. The wind is my enemy. What am I?"

"Mmm…." Tsunami thought it over before the answer came to her. "It's a candle."

She should know. Everyone from her word

"That's correct. Two down. Five more to go." The Sphinx answered before giving the third riddle. "I have cities, but no houses. I have mountains, but no trees. I have water, but no fish. What am I?"

"Ooh. That's a tough one." Tsunami muttered before turning to Maverick. "Any clues on this one?"

Maverick used one all the time. So it didn't take long for him to answer that one.

"Gotcha cover Mel." Maverick winked and gave the answer. "a map!"

Which was corrected.

That is correct. Three down. Four to go." The Sphinx said before giving the next riddle. "I am an odd number. Take away a letter, and I become even. What am I?"

Maverick was about to answer when he froze. And slumped. "Nope. Got nothin. Totally blank."

"I think I know." Tsunami said before addressing the Sphinx. "It's Seven! Because if you take away the S, it becomes even."

"Oh. Duh." Maverick muttered and smacked his own forehead for not getting it.

"Correct. Perhaps you are worthy to be spared from becoming my meal. But let's see if you will keep it up until 'seven'. Here is your next riddle." The Sphinx stated. "What does man love more than life, hate more than death or mortal strife; that which contented men desire; the poor have, the rich require; the miser spends, the spendthrift saves, and all men carry to their graves?"

Boy that's a tough one.

"Um... Uh..." Tsunami stumbled in her thoughts before addressing the Maverick. "I hope you have the answer because I'm drawing a blank this time."

"Mel. I'm the Maverick, not a Wikipedia page. I got nothing." Maverick shrugged, looking nervous.

"Ugh! This is so- wait..." Tsunami's eyes widened as it dawned on her.

"What?" Maverick inquired.

"Nothing." Tsunami answered.

"Seriously?! No answer at all?!...Okay then. Let me get the hot sauce ready." Maverick slumped in defeat.

But that's not what Tsunami meant.

"No no no. That's the answer." Tsunami said before addressing the Sphinx again. "The answer is Nothing!"

"Now that's something." Maverick nodded as he was impressed with his partner's well put insight.

"Correct. Because no one wants to live for nothing, do nothing and learn nothing. Here is your next riddle. The Sphinx spoke. " I am something people love or hate. I change people's appearances and thoughts. If a person takes care of themself, I will go up even higher. Some people might want to try and hide me, but I will show. No matter how hard people try, I will never go down. What am I?"

"Umm..." Tsunami said in thought. "The answer wouldn't be hair, would it Mav?"

"Close. It changes color because of the one thing we all go through over time. Think about it. Like when an older person's hair turns grey? When a kid goes through those metamorphic dramatic changes? When someone is ripe enough to treat his lawn like Jesus, to the point of him popping a vessel from kids playing on it?" Maverick gave Tsunami a hint.

He already knew the answer. And Tsunami's eyes widened in realization as she caught on.

"Age…" Tsunami whispered before speaking louder. "The answer is Age!"

"Correct. I see you're not the little push overs in need of being devoured." The Sphinx smirked."Here is your final riddle...I am present at the beginning of love, the start of life and I am the end of evil. What am I?"

A short riddle. But tricky nonetheless. Could this be a metaphor? Or possibly another play on letters?

"Umm... Hmmm." Tsunami thought it over and before addressing Maverick. "I think the answer is kiss. What do you think?"

"Wait. I just noticed the one redundant trick with those words. They all have the letter 'L'. The beginning of 'love'. Start of 'Life' and end of..." Maverick explained and just gave the answer to the Sphinx. "It's the letter L!"

Then the Sphinx chuckled darkly. Which made them both look nervous.

"Congratulations. Wielders of the Keyblade. You both have been spared from the pleasure of becoming my next meal. You both have a strong mind and intellect. I never would've guessed." The Sphinx declared. "Good luck on your journey. And remember. Knowledge is power, as well as each other."

Then the Sphinx flapped her wings and began to hover. Before she flew off into the sky. On that note. The sky began to brighten again. And the audience cheered for their victory.


"LADIES AND GENTLEMEN! THESE KEYBLADERS ARE DOMINATING THE COMPETITION! ONLY ONE ROUND LEFT!" Phil announced.

"We did it! Phew!" Tsunami said, sighing in relief. "That was a bit scary there."

"I probability would've just invited a bunch of bombs in her stomach or ate at her livers like a parasitic pandemic. But I'm glad this didn't get messy." Maverick agreed and added. "Yet."

"Alright folks! Get ready for the final round!" Phil announced.

Then the brazzers turned the fire red. As the tenth round started.

"COMING OUT FROM PARTS UNKNOWN! THE DEADLIEST HUNTER OF ALL SEAS! THE SCOURGE OF THE ALL WORLDS! PLEASE KEEP YOUR SEATS WARM AND YOUR HEADS COVERED FOR...THEEEEEEEEEEEE SEA SLAYER!" Phil announced.

Then the doors opened and Sea Slayer himself walked upon the battlegrounds of the Olympus Coliseum slowly as the crowd applauded for him. As he was walking slowly onto the arena, he stared at Maverick with an unreadable experience. Given that he has no face in that cybernetic helmet he wears.

"Another armored bad ass, eh? I'm digging the swords." Maverick whistled as he was impressed by the armor and looks.

"Um... Mav? I have a bad feeling about this guy." Tsunami said hesitantly as she could see wisps of darkness radiating off of the armored warrior before them.

"Oh yeah he totally reads 'darkside'. That's why I'll keep my guard up by keeping my gums flapping." Maverick declared as he summoned his keyblade trident and magically splits it into two short tridents.

Then Sea Slayer unsheathed his two swords and they glowed a plasmic red with an eerie noise to them as he posed looking deadly.

"Felicity. Play me something loud and nasty...Actually censored." Maverick said to his personal A.I. for some battle music.

'With pleasure Maverick.' Felicity answered.

Then neon speakers formed and hovered all around the arena. only to attach and hang from the pillars and columns supporting the Coliseum.

(DMX - X Gonna Give It To Ya - Radio edited version.)

Arf arf

Yeah, yeah, yeah (Grrrr)

Uh, yeah don't get it twisted

This rap ****, is mine

************, it's not, a *******, game

**** what you heard

It's what you hearing

It's what you hearing (Listen)

It's what you hearing (Listen)

It's what you hearing (Listen)

"Seahorse? Make sure you don't engage directly. Not until we know what this poozer's made off." Maverick cautioned Tsunami.

"You don't have to tell me twice!" Tsunami said, readying herself for the upcoming fight before them.

Then Sea Slayer spoke up.

"You both are formidable opponents for making it this far." Sea Slayer declared in a cold tone."But my target, my mission. Is only the Maverick."

"Mission?" Maverick inquired.

Then Sea Slayer charged at Maverick who ran into him. They're weapons clashed as Tsunami was working around to stand behind Sea Slayer and to find an opening. As their weapons began to clash as Sea Slayer and Maverick kept blocking and countering each other's weapons at high speed.

X gon' give it to ya

**** wait for you to get it on your own

X gon' deliver to ya

Knock knock, open up the door, it's real

Wit the non-stop, pop pop and stainless steel

Go hard getting busy wit it

But I got such a good heart

I'll make a ************ wonder if he did it

Maverick tried adding the addition by getting tricky and teleporting around Sea Slayer multiple times. But Sea Slayer kept anticipating each time Maverick reappeared each second he reappeared and clashed with him. Flipping and teleporting in different stances as they kept clashing with their weapons.

d*** right and I'll do it again

'Cause I am right so I gots to win

Break bread wit the enemy

But no matter how many cats I break bread wit

I'll break who you sending me

But then Sea Slayer who was building up a plasmic charge. He gain a opening as he flipped and kicked Maverick in the chin

"Ough! My pie hole!" Maverick grunted as he was knocked back and then Sea Slayer almost slashed his sword at him.

Only for Tsunami to rush in and block him with her keyblade.

"Nope!" Tsunami chirped as she slides away and shoots out a stream of water.

But Sea Slayer absorbed the water and it charged him as he began to glow. With a dark aura around. him. Which made Maverick's eyes widen.

"Darkness. Duelly noted." Maverick deadpanned and nodded."

So then as Maverick held his hands out to shot a beam of neon at Sea Slayer. Attuma's assassin then held one hand up and shot out a ray of darkness. Which resembled the strong energy of neon but with a hint of red.

"UGH!" Maverick yelled as he was blasted and sent into the air. Before he crashed into five pillars. Causing an entire column of brazers to fall on Maverick as he collapsed on the ground.

"Connor!" Tsunami cried out and jumped to his side. "Are you okay?"

"More chili fries for the king's table." Maverick slurred looking dizzy after getting hit on the head from so many stones.

Tsunami sighed in relief, figuring that meant he was ok.

"This is gonna be a lot tougher than we thought." Tsunami said, helping Maverick stand back up.

Maverick shook off his sores in time to look up and see Sea Slayer pull out two Meridian lazer pistols.

"Oh! It's a bullet buffet. I'M BRINGING THE GUMBO!" Maverick cheered as he sprang up and teleported back over ad he converted his keyblade into two light pistols.

You ************* never wanted nothing

But your life said, ***** that's for the light day

I'm getting down, down

Like ***** said freeze

But won't be the one ending up on his knees ***** Please

If the only thing you cats did is come out to play

Stay out my way, ************

Then they both jumped in the air and began to shoot at each other. But all of their shots impacted each other's shots. Like as if the bullets were hitting each other on purpose. But in reality. They both anticipated each shot and kept blocking a shot with a shot. At high speed like two mini guns of bullets hitting each other. But not the shooters.

First we gonna rock, then we gonna roll

Then we let it pop, go let it go

X gon' give it to ya

He gon' give it to ya

X gon' give it to ya

He gon' give it to ya

First we gonna rock, then we gonna roll

Then we let it pop, go let it go

X gon' give it to ya

He gon' give it to ya

X gon' give it to ya

He gon' give it to ya

Maverick saw how Sea Slayer was so focused on making sure he wasn't shot. That he summoned multiple explosive barrels of neon from the ground.

Tsunami got the hint as she quickly ran over and caused a burst of water under all of them to bounce every barrel up in the air towards Sea Slayer.

Sea Slayer accidentally shot one of the barrels in front and it blew up in front of him. Stunning him.

"Ugh!" Sea Slayer grunted as he was trying to regain his focus.

Only for Maverick to zoom in and close his fists. Causing the neon barrels to go boom.

***BOOOOOM!***

Sea Slayer was sent into the large doors of the north entrance. Causing the doors to crash and collapse on top of him.

Then Maverick landed doing a pose next to Tsunami.

Just as it seemed that Maverick and Tsunami had won. The whole crowd was about to cheer. Until. They heard thumbing noises of large paws.

Making them gasped as the ground shook.

***STOMP! STOMP! STOMP!***

Hades was up on the roof as he sighed as he was disappointed at Sea Slayer couldn't bring the Maverick down.

"Oy. When you want something done right. You gotta do it dirty." Hades muttered.

So the stomping which alarmed everyone, was something being caused by Hades. They even heard what sounded like explosions all around Olympus.

Suddenly Hermes, Zeus' messenger came over flying at high speed as he flew towards Zeus and Hera's seats.

"My- My Lord! My Lady! Heartless are loose all over Olympus! And they're burning everything they see!" Hermes alarmed in a panicked voice.

Zeus was alarmed by this before he scowled and stood up and spoke with authority. Looking at all who stood before him.

"All Gods of Olympus! Go forth and purge Olympus of these beasts from the darkness!" Zeus commanded his fellow gods with thunder and lightning surrounding him.

The other gods like Ares, Apollo and everyone else stood up and charged into battle with the ruler of Olympus. To save Their home.

Meanwhile as Maverick and Tsunami recovered from the fight and were starting to gain a sense of the danger happening in Olympus. All of the Audience ran as the stomps got louder. But the three Nymphs and Phil remained. As the three Nymphs were about to get up and join their new friends the Maverick and Tsunami. They looked up and were horrified.

"LOOK OUT!" Daphne screamed and pointed.

Maverick and Tsunami looked over to see a giant monster's head pier out of the entrance. With many heads. And another monster with three heads. And the shape of a vicious dog. It didn't take a Greek expert to know who these two monsters were. Especially when they crashed through the walls and revealed themselves.

One monster was a purpledragon like creature with scales and ten heads with sharp teeth.

And the other large monster was a giant black guard dog with three heads and red eyes.

"It's...Cerbuerus and the Hydra!" Tsunami gasped at the sight.

"Yeah..." Maverick gulped as he leaned over to Tsunami to whisper nervously. "You think the one drooling three fold does tricks?"

"If he does, I hope one of them is sit, stay, and not kill." Tsunami whispered back to Maverick.

"RAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGH!" the Hydra and Cerbuerus roared at the same time.

"Boy! Don't you 'RAAAAGH!' At me! I will pop yo ass into the Roman Empire!" Maverick barked angerly at both monsters as he summoned his keyblade.

Suddenly they all heard the sound of a horse and flapping wings. Everyone looked up as Phil grinned with his arms crossed.

"Here comes the champ of champs himself." Phil declared proudly.

Who they all saw was non other than the Zero to Hero himself.

Hercules!

Riding on his trustly flying stallion. Pegasus. As he soared across the sky and landed next to Maverick and Tsunami and he came hopped off Pegasus to unsheathed his sword ans glare at the two monsters.

Maverick squealed as his mask eyes sparkled like a anime doll.

"Good God! Literally! It's...H...H...H..." Maverick wheezed as he kept gasping before he could say his name.

"It's Hercules!" Tsunami squealed, just as excited as Maverick at seeing the legendary hero standing before them.

"Mel. I need you to kick me as hard in the nuts as possible! This has got to be a result of quaaludes IN MY GYRO!" Maverick exclaimed as he shook Tsunami's shoulders.

"Connor, please, take a deep breath." Tsunami said, grabbing onto his arms, trying to calm him down, definitely not wanting to kick him... There.

"MY BREATHS ARE DEEP AS MY SHIT CAN GO!" Maverick bellowed ans echoed.

The Hydra. Cerbuerus, Pegasus and Hercules were all giving Maverick some weird looks.

"Is he alright?" Hercules asked out of concern.

"Don't worry. He gets like this sometimes... I think." Tsunami said with a sheepish chuckle. "I'm still getting used to some of his antics."

Then Maverick took a deep breath and stood back up.

"Kay I'm good." Maverick he breathed and looked at Hercules while gesturing himsef and Tsunami in an introduction manner. "Herc? Maverick and Tsunami. Maverick and Tsunami? Herc."

"Um...Hi. What he said." Tsunami said timidly with a small nervous wave.

"So now that introductions are benched. Let's open a can of ass whoopin on those mutts...And the Hydra too." Maverick insisted on getting into the fight.

"He's right. Let's take these beasts down!" Tsunami said, gathering her courage, readying herself for a fight.

"Right. Nice to meet you all, but it's hero time!" Hercules grinned and held his sword in his fighting pose.

Then Maverick stood in his fighting pose. And they all three clashed against the two monsters.

Hercules saw Cerberus charging at them. So he raised his fist and punched the middle head so hard, it knocked the giant three headed underworld guard dog backward. Then Maverick and Tsunami ran up it necks and slashed their keyblades at two of the Hydra's heads. And then they flipped and kicked into two more.

Maverick and Tsunami were careful not to cut any heads off, knowing that it would cost the hydra to grow two more in addition.

So as Hercules was punching while using his sword to block the teeth and heads of the hydra and while he flew on the back of Pegasus. And Maverick and Tsunami were busy punching and kicking hydra heads in the air trying to wear it down. Maverick was coming up with a plan.

Suddenly Cerberus leaped into the air, growling as he tried to chomp down on Maverick, Tsunami and Hercules. But they all jumped and dodged out of the way before he could. Only for Cerberus in a split second accident to bite down on the necks of three Hydra heads.

"RAAAAKAAAAAAAUGH!" The Hydra roared in all ten heads as three of them choked.

Then the Hydra flung Cerberus against a bunch of pillars and smashed the underworld into a wall. Causing a bunch of stones to collapse on the Cerberus. Knocking all three heads out cold.

Tsunami came up with a plan as she landed on the ground next to Maverick. She held her hands out and formed a large block of water hovering up half of the arena.

"Mav! Herc! Let's drench those snake heads!" Tsunami gestured.

Hercules and Maverick grinned as they both understood. So they ran and jumped as they tackled the stunned Hydra. Then Hercules gripped the tail of the Hydra while Maverick formed neon ropes to lasso and grip around all ten necks of the hydra to make it difficult to breathe. Maverick stood on the hydra's back as he kept a good grip on the ropes like he was trying to break a horse.

Hercules thrusted the hydra forward against the tail, then Maverick snapped the ropes and flipped on the air as he went over the water block. The water block was high as a whale tank. So Maverick landed on the other end. And then he pulled, trying to cause the hydra's heads to dunk into the water. But it was pulling back. Struggling against the Maverick.

So Hercules ran up and helped the Maverick by taking hold of the ropes with Maverick, and they both pulled. Causing the hydra's heads to choke as it's heads were dunked into the water.

"I got the front! Get the back end!" Hercules groaned as he held a good grip on the neon ropes.

"Got it! And dirty!" Maverick nodded as he teleported behind the hydra and gripped the tail as he pushed the hydra forward.

With Hercules pulling from the front and Maverick pushing from the back…He's right that does sound dirty. Anyway, the hydra's ten heads were now droning into the large water block. It gurgled loudly into the water as they struggled and shook around trying to get out. But Hercules and Maverick weren't going to let go.

Tsunami kept her arms out so the water block stayed intact so they could take down the hydra.

Soon the hydra began to slowly lose consciousness from the lack of air. But they didn't let go until the monster fell limp.

And thus the fight was over. And Mount Olympus was saved. Especially with the gods dealing with the rest of the Heartless.


Once the Hydra and Cerberus were subdued. Maverick huffed as he let go of the hydra and sat down on a broken stone to catch his breath. And Tsunami took a seat next to him.

They both admired both of the beasts that were collapsed and out cold against the collapsed east walls of the Coliseum.

"Woooboy...We totally did that." Maverick breathed as he was catching his breath.

"We... Definitely... kicked tail!" Tsunami breathed in a cheer, trying to catch her breath as well.

"Hell yeah." Maverick snickered and sighed as he leaned back. "Not bad for your first world outside home, huh?"

"Well, it's definitely not boring." Tsunami sighed leaning back, glad the fight was over.

"Yeah well. Out here in the Multiverse. Hectic and chaotic is the new boring. But it will range between hard and easy in a random cycle." Maverick added as he was rubbing his sore shoulder.

"Guess that's why you go with the flow. It's the only way to keep up with all the insanity." Tsunami quipped, rubbing her sore legs.

"No. There's usually a flow when you expect what's ahead. And...Like Strange said. The Multiverse is a concept we know very little about. But that's what makes it kinda a thrill." Maverick shrugged.

"Well, I guess it wouldn't be as exciting if we knew what happened next." Tsunami concluded.

"Take him for example." Maverick pointed at Hercules who walked over to them.

"Hey. Thanks again. Olympus had already been through enough since the titan invasion a while back." Hercules thanked both of them with a genuine smile.

"No problem. It's what we do. And I do it without a permit." Maverick responded with a small quip at the end.

"Everyone's okay though right? There haven't been any casualties." Tsunami asked out of concern for the audience or anyone who was around Olympus.

"Just a few scrapes here and there. But otherwise perfectly fine." Hercules reassured them

"I figured. It's Olympus." Maverick remarked about immortals loving here.

"Uh hey everyone!"

They heard and looked over to see none-other-than Hades stuck under the butt of Cerberus. With the lower half of his body stuck deep under it.

"Yeah hi. What a rush am I right? Could you all be nice heros and pull old Uncle Hades out of the puppy's exit?" Hades humorously and nervously asked.

"That depends. Are you under the ass or in it?" Maverick inquired weirdly looking at him.

"What difference does that make!?" Hades snapped from underneath Cerberus as his blue hair ignited red. "Just get my ten ton mutt off of me!"

"Friend of yours?" Tsunami asked Hercules.

"Far from it. Very far from it." Hercules said with slightly narrowed eyes.

"Come on. So I started the whole Heartless invasion and Monster rally just to spice things up. I mean it's not like I killed anyone...At this very moment. But-" Hades tried to sweet talk himself out of it.

"Wait. You started all of this?" Tsunami interrupted as she stood up and marched over to Hades with a glare. "Did you even send Sea Slayer to come kill us?!"

"It's what Hades does actually. He makes deals to reap souls and spread ruin wherever he goes." Hercules stated with a glare of his arm.

"Ah. So Greek Satan. Seeking whom he may devour. Got it." Maverick deadpanned as he was still seated.

"Ugh. I knew I should've gone with the cyclops instead." Hades facepalmed and muttered to himself.

In response. Pegasus flew over and blew Hades'. firey hair out.

"Who is my hair out?" Hades touched his bald head looking embarrassed.

Which made Pegasus laugh.

"Don't worry. My father will deal with him." Hercules turned and assured them. "Sea Slayer as well."

Pegasus nodded in agreement.

Just then Apollo the god of truth and Ares the god of war showed up and heard the last part of the conversation.

"Sorry to inform you and your colleagues, Brother. But the Sea Slayer has escaped."

"The rascal must've slipped away while we were dealing with those Heartless pests." Ares grumbled.

"Jinx!" Maverick quipped and sighed with a slump.

"Great. So he could be anywhere by now, plotting how to kill Connor again." Tsunami sagged in exasperation.

"Maybe. But from what we've all I've seen. You both took him down in the first fight." Apollo reminded them of their capability. "I believe you are both capable warriors."

Tsunami gave a small smile at the compliment.

"Thanks. It's great to know you have so much confidence in us." Tsunami said kindly.

"Not just us. All of Olympus." Hercules smiled.

"In fact. Zeus himself wishes to speak with you personally." Ares stated.

"Say wha?" Maverick looked surprised.


Later at the Throne Room Of Olympus...

After all was settled in around Olympus after the attack. The Maverick anr Tsunami stood before Zeus and the rest of the gods in the throne room of Mount Olympus. They were about to be granted honor by the gods for their heroic acts as Hercules stood next to his father who spoke to them sincerely.

The Nymphs were standing behind Maverick and Tsunami along with some attendees who came to witness their heroes being commended.

"And for your actions in saving Olympus and many lives today. You have all proven yourselves Brave, honorable and heroic! Therefore I present to you the Philetetites Cup!" Zeus declared.

Then Phil came in and presented the trophy to the Maverick and Tsunami who the former received it from the trainer of Hercules.

"You've earned this fair and square, Kids." Phil said proudly to both of them who nodded and smiled in acknowledgement.

"And as the victors of the Coliseum. You are hereby given the right to ask for a boon. Whatever you ask of me. It shall be given to you, under the power of our beloved world." Zeus declared the moment the Nymphs have been waiting for.

"There is one thing actually." Tsunami stated with a smile.

"We would like for the Nymphs. Daphne, Melissa and Phoebe to be set free from they're duties as the Guardians of this world's greenery. And free to come with us." Maverick request of Zeus himself.

Some of the people looked surprised and somewhat shocked to hear this. Never before has a warrior passed away an opportunity of being blessed by Zeus to be granted a wish that could benefit someone other than themselves.

The Nymphs held their breaths.

"Well. This is definitely a breath of fresh air. I hardly expected such a humble request. Are you sure?" Zeus asked, looking intrigued.

"I'm sure." Maverick answered.

This act of selfless valor reminded the ruler of Olympus of his son. Hera smiled at them as well. As these heroes showed themselves true to their title in the eyes of everyone standing there.

"Hmmm." Zeus looked down in thought before looking up a moment later, a smile on his face. "Very well then. Your request shall be granted."

The Nymphs gasped in joy as they felt an abundance of it.

As Zeus stood up with Hera at his left side.

"On this day! By the authority of Olympus and the light that dwells in your universe! I hore by release Daphne! Melissa! And Phoebe! From their immortal duties as Guardians of the green!" Zeus proudly declared.

"Enjoy your freedom my Dears. You've all suffered so much. You all belong to the Multiverse and all of its benefits." Hera said warmly to the girls.

"And don't worry. We will re-populate your race in this world, within this coming spring." Zeus added the other good news.

The three Nymphs squealed with barely contained joy as they ran over and pulled Maverick and Tsunami into a hug, tears of joy running down their faces.

"We're free! We're actually free!" Daphne exclaimed.

"You really did it!" Melissa exclaimed.

"Thank you so much!" Phoebe exclaimed as well.

"O-kay. Easy ladies. Woah, watch the washed areas of the suit." Maverick chuckled while Tsunami hugged them back.

"Also uh. If you're wondering why it's taken and taking so long to make more Nymphs. Well. The Cosmos have to go through a process when creating such a large number of complex beings before it's time to hatch." Hermes nervously cleared his throat as he hovered nearby and muttered. "That and spring time comes only once a year."

"I heard that." Persephone echoed from the background making Hermes wince.

"Still. I can't wait to show Atlantica to you all. All of my Family are mermaids!" Tsunami squealed and added sheepishly. "Except for my Daddy, he's human."

"Atlantica? Is that like Atlantis?" Poseidon asked from the group as he stood with his trident.

They both recognized him.

"It's one of the five kingdoms of the original Atlantis. We're on a quest to save all Kingdoms against Attuma and restore what they once were." Maverick stated as he took the shard of the Pearl Of Asarius off the front of the Phil Cup trophy. "This shard here. Is only just the first step."

"We hope to also find the Trident of Aquarius before our enemies do. But after today. I can't help but have concerns that things might get harder as we get closer." Tsunami voiced her concern.

"Of course it will. But that doesn't mean you don't have what it takes. If anything, everyone should be scared of you." Phil remarked.

"Phil's right. You both were willing to sacrifice a boon to give the Nymphs the freedom they were deprived of for so long. If that's not a hero. I don't know what is." Hercules stated as he placed a hand on Tsunami's shoulder.

"You may not see it now. But you are already true heros. Both of you." Hera said proudly to them.

"For a true hero isn't measured by the size of his strength." Zeus started with a smile.

"But by the strength of his heart." Hercules finished while he pumped his chest with a smile.

Tsunami looked around her before breaking into a smile.

"You're right. As long as our hearts hold strong, we'll overcome any obstacles along the way." Tsunami said confidently.

"Course you'll both need to add to your ranks if you're going toe to toe with those wakos in Meridia." Phil stated. "And you'll need a team name for folks to market- I mean recognize you at a distance."

A title to be more specific. Sp that any who see them will know who they are collectively as they travel the Multiverse and save lives. But what? Tsunami and Maverick pondered what that would be.

"Hmm... Let's see..." Tsunami tried to think of a name for their growing group before it hit her. "What about the Guardians of the Depths?"

"Nah that's too obvious. I mean who isn't called a guardian these days?" Maverick snorted and then thought of a better name. "Wait a sec. Light bulb...How about we call ourselves the 'Guardians of the Depth'?! Now that has a spicy ring to it!"

Tsunami just rolled her eyes at his antics.

"Geez, what a great idea. I wish I had thought of that." Tsunami said with a great deal of sarcasm in her voice.

Some of them laughed at their antics before Zeus sat back on his throne and smiled.

"Good luck. Guardians of the Depths." Zeus smiled.


Later back on the Stingray...

Maverick and Tsunami returned to the sub with their shard and trophy. Even some souvenirs from Olympus. And of course the Nymphs. All three were overjoyed to be given a large room to share on board and they were busy playing with Dug in their room. As they all were on a large bed scratching and rubbing Dug.

"Oh you three are nice monsters. Not like those monsters on TV. Oh no. You all are nice enough to be human but aren't." Dug panted and hummed happily as he wagged his tail and leaned into their soft touches.

"Oh you're such a sweetie, aren't you?" Daphne cooed at Dug.

"And your fur is so soft." Melissa beamed, running her hands in Dug's fur.

"You're so cute!" Phoebe exclaimed, wrapping her arms around Dug's neck in a hug.

"All those things are so true I think. What do they mean again?" Dug tilted his head.

Which made them all giggle as their toes curled in excitement as the sub was driving. They could see it from the window.

Meanwhile in the lounging room of the lower deck. After taking a shower and a couple of relaxing supplements. Connor was sitting at the couch wearing a black tank top. Long matching pants and socks. As he was leaning back and relaxing after that rush he and Melody went through back at the Coliseum. So far this journey started out as a success. And he can only hope they can keep the flow going.

Melody soon walked into the lounge area herself. Her hair was still in a ponytail. But she now wore a purple t-shirt with a sea shell image on the front, a pair of short turquoise shorts, and she was barefoot.

"Hey." Melody lightly greeted before sitting down next to him, her feet up on the couch and her head leaning on Connor's shoulder. "That was quite an adventure back there, huh?"

Connor wrapped his arm around her and smiled.

"Yeah that was a rush. But the ride's just getting started. We'll be in the next world tomorrow morning." Connor said. And added. "Also I like what you did with your hair. Phoebe said that was the only thing you did when your outfit and armor was being forged and fashioned."

"Yeah. It just felt right to me for some reason. But I'm happy with it" Melody said before blushing lightly. "I'm glad you like it."

"What is there not to like about you?" Connor remarked as he held her close with his one arm.

"I don't know, maybe nothing." Melody said softly before leaning in and giving Connor a kiss on the lips.

Connor kissed her back and grinned down at her. "Was that an observation or a brag?" He mused.

"why not both?" Melody smiled cutely.

"Well. That depends. What is there not to like about me?" Connor asked amusingly.

"Hmmm. I can't think of a single thing." Melody said after lightly tapping her finger to her lips in thought. "I think all of you, is amazing."

"Likewise." Connor whispered back as he leaned in and kissed her while he wrapped his arms around her, Causing Melody to sit up on his lap.

Melody giggled and kissed back, wrapping her arms around his neck lightly curling her toes in giddiness.

Just then they heard a hyperactive spastic metallic voice pull them out of their kiss and sit back next to each other.

"I got the popcorn ready!" Mini-Mav beamed as he toddled over with two large bowls of popcorn. "Padre! Stop eating Madre! Cause SpongeBob is coming on any second!"

Connor snapped his finger and gestured to the TV remote. "Lit the TV Mini-Me." He quipped

SpongeBob? What's that?" Melody asked curiously, crossing her legs up onto the couch.

"You'll see." Connor winked.

Then Mini-Mav sat next to Melody and used the TV remote to turn on Nicktoons.

After the SpongeBob theme which intrigued Melody for how wierd and yet interesting the show looked. The title 'Texas' was shown. And then the episode went on with Sandy Making sandcastles with SpongeBob.

***'Hey. This doesn't look like Sandy's place.'***

***'Don't lose your barnacles, boys. Hi-yah!'***

The scene is shown where Sandy the 'underwater squirrel' chops sand castle peak down making a sand image of Texas was seen

The moment Melody saw Sandy. She finally understood Connor's earlier remark about 'underwater squirrels'.

"So, there is an underwater squirrel." Melody said before her smirk became teasing. "But as a fictional character."

"So what? I was making a SpongeBob reference. Everyone's been doing it on my world. Just ask Spider-Man." Connor shrugged, acting like it's not getting to him.

"Alright. I will. The first chance I get." Melody said with a cute humph.

"Trust me you will once the real laughing starts." Connor smirked thinking about his favorite part.

"Like?" Melody asked for a hint.

"The first rule of Texas is that you don't have talk shit about Texas or ***k with its folk." Connor hinted.


Later on in the episode...

The part where Sandy Sandy lassoes Patrick and brings him into the background was seen with Patrick screaming.

***'Aaah! SPONGEBOOOOOOOOOB!'***

***KA-BOOM!***

Then a nuclear explosion bursts behind SpongeBob who screams as he runs while panicking.

"Hahahahahahaha!" Melody laughed hard, loving this part. "Oh my Goodness! Poor Patrick!"

Melody fell backwards as her head hit Connor's lap, kicking her feet in the air as she was in a fit of hysterical laughter. Which Connor that was and sounded adorable.

"There's plenty more where that came from. It's a SpongeBob marathon tonight!" Mini-Mav declared and shook the empty bowl of popcorn. "Shall I get a refill?!"

"Definitely. We gotta see more." Melody said through her giggles.

So far this night was merely a break. After the start of not only a long journey. But the beginning of a legendary team of heroes. Connor will soon add to their ranks by the time they reach their next world. To find the next shard of the Pearl of Asarius and save all of Atlantis from the evil hands of Attuma.

This is just the beginning. Of the Guardians of the Depths.


THAT'S ALL FOR NOW FOLKS! πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰

(Note: If I made any typos. Let me know in the dms. Not pms. And forgive me if I did.)

Whew. One world down. much more to go. Also of anyone recognized what that mushroom Heartless was for. Let me know. πŸ˜‚

Also yes. This isn't the last time we've seen Sea Slayer and Melody has now made some friends around her age...or atleast the Nymphs can finally age and no longer trapped in an immortal heavy task of keeping nature going. But to be clear. They won't be fighting along side the now dubbed Guardians of the Depths.

But since Connor is both the dimensional double (or variant to be precise.) of both Sora and Aiden. It's only fair that I bring along two familiar faces from Disney's beloved cartoons.

*Ahyuck!*

*Ah Phooey!*

Thank you all so much for reading! Don't forget to fave, Follow and leave comments to let me know your thoughts on this chapter!

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