Alright, we're getting into it. But first new votes in for Traveler's Journey, we have our top 3 movies selected for when winter break is over. Traveler's Journey will have the same pattern for some time until somewhere done the line, so what we have is 5 votes as of now. And our top pick is all from Dreamworks films, if anyone else like to see these make your votes before Spring comes along. I want to work on Galaxy Pirates more because of my lack of updates, and always forgetting about it. I am aiming for a writing career for Manga story, so I should be more focus.
Our 5 votes so far give us...
2 Votes: Our current top 3 movies and possible 3 chapters.
- Road to El Dorado
- Madagascar
- How to Train your Dragon
1 Vote: Our runner ups if not used for the chapter can be revoted next time.
- Asterix (Watch all except the Viking movie as that's hard to find)
- James and The Giant Peach
- Megamind
- The Secret life of Pets
- Rango
- Wolfwalker
- Book of Life
I'll be honest if Disney wasn't my top pick, Dreamworks and other animated movies I like would be up here. Ice Age is the exception since that's made by another company. With these 10 movies voted, we have another 90 more movies that haven't voted are open. Now that is done, we should be finishing up with this first part of Gem Hunting and onto the next.
Before I begin, shout out to my reviewers who have been giving me reviews whenever they check out Galaxy Pirates or stories.
- Gamelover41592: For being the longest supporting reviewer and have been around through thick and thin. I know it wasn't always the best, but your support is very appreciated.
- Bia1230: Thank you for your support and I hope this story is to your enjoyment.
- 7: Thank you for joining us and I hope you continue to be here for some time.
These guys have been my longest reviewers and want to give thanks for supporting this story for this long. And now onto the story.
P.S. Sorry for taking too long for updates, been feeling lazy and writers block for the time being.
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Chapter 30: Spiral Madness - Gem Hunters V
Office - Dr. Nefarious
While the Heroes are doing their part around the islands, The Metal Army along with their partners Cortex and Ripto representative of their worlds, have form alliance with old foes of both Crash Bandicoot and Spyro the Dragon. For this operation the Metal Army has agreed to work on both worlds as separate parties, the task is simple gather supplies from metals that can be used from Cortex and gathering power sources from Ripto's world. Dr. Nefarious had to play this smart as while the first impression of the galaxy is there are no protectors, the strength of that Straw Hat kid actually threatens this idea. Never had he encountered someone as powerful as that brat. Not even Ratchet was this strong without technology to back him up. This could mean other worlds outside of this one has to have some monsters hidden in shadows.
His thoughts are interrupted as the doors are opening with O'Malley two sidekicks blue and Red Zealot duo.
"Doctor, doctor, doctor, doctor." Both of them kept on repeating this as this annoyed Nefarious quickly.
"WHAT! WHAT IS IT YOU SQUISHY TWITS! CAN'T YOU SEE I AM IN THE MIDDLE OF MY THINKING TIME!" Dr. Nefarious shouted demanding silence from the two.
"Well, we like report that you have some application for the hiring of evil sir!" Blue Z explained.
"Yeah, we have some people who claimed to be the evilest people on their own worlds." Red Z added to his friend's report.
"Really, and why would there be application for evil, hmm? Cause last I check we have no application for evils villains for hire sites or anything?" Nefarious sarcastically asked, not taking what they say seriously as he got a good read on these two. That and O'Malley did inform that they are from a world where they are red and blue teams meant for test dummies. He did say that his army would have not only the genius Spanish inventor on his side that can make armies, but also the blues and reds that have been left behind since when he check freelancers from hos organization weren't around. Yet is warned that some war between humans and aliens are still going strong.
"Oh, that's easy, we actually created both websites and made papers for everyone to know." Blue Z answered.
"We place them in front of firefighters, hospitals, police departments, outside government properties-"
"WHAT! Did you just leak information about our base of operations to the galaxy!" Nefarious exclaimed in rage.
"Well how else we were going to recruit some villains? Go some back alleyways? That's for chumps." Red Z said, this only infuriated Nefarious as he couldn't help feeling surrounded by incompliant morons.
"Youuuuuuuu, squishy MOR-" Suddenly Nefarious froze as he was about to burst his temper turning on some radio channel.
Fear not citizens, for I am here, All Might! I know the world is filled with villains and dangerous things, but I will be there bringing a smile to everyone to let you know everything is okay!
"What are we supposed to do again?" Blue Z asked his partner.
"I think we're supposed to smack him really hard so that he wakes up?" Red Z answered.
"Oh right." Blue Z walk behind Dr. Nefarious and smack him hard, "-ON! We can't just send word about our operations or about other worlds! if any world had any heroes they would try and stop us!" But in the middle of his rant Nefarious he flaps his lips as he started to feel like something is wrong with his mouth.
"Did something happen, and I had that... episode?" Nefarious asked with hints of demanding answers.
"Well, you were on some weird channel with superheroes nam-" Just as Red Z was explaining, Dr. Nefarious felt disgusted and revolted as he felt like his body is violated by hero disease.
"EEEEEWWW UGH GROSS! I HAVE SUPERHERO GEMS ON MY MOUTH AND BRAIN!" Dr. Nefarious exclaimed, feeling sick from having some superhero words spit out of his body, "LAWRANCE! Prepare my oil bath with my dangerously unstable mutated ducky, and my ultra-hard metal battleship boat for my oil bath! And be sure to have my toxic toothpaste and mouthwash at the ready!" As he called out his faithful butler, he walks out and slammed the door behind him. But the two heard him from outside as he shouted with disgust.
"Should we have told him?" Red Z asked unsure about the situation.
"Eh, we'll let him know later. After all, with the villain team like these guys, we could win without a problem." Blue Z assured his partner.
"What's their villain team?" Red Z didn't remember who they were or their name.
"Oh, that's right, they call themselves LEAGUE OF SUPER EVIL!" Background music happen startling the two.
"COOL! Do that again!" Red Z exclaimed as they said the name more than once for some time.
Directionless Sword IV
Zoro and Rikka - Next Day/Search for the Gems
After some time, they have been searching for at least one day. To be frank they had to rest for the time being as the day was done and they needed to continue their search for the gems. Rikka rested on top of Zoro around his chest as Zoro slept for hours end. What made things uncomfortable is his snoring in the night and day. It taken her all what she had to wake Zoro up for at least 2 hours. The first half because she tried any method to wake him up, but then lifted a rock that was easy to pick up only for Zoro to shrugged it off. This annoyed her as she wanted him up by now as it's close to noon. For some time, Zoro had some pink face as the rock Rikka used was heavier than usual. Although she is kind of freak out that Zoro is alright after she drop the rock on his face.
"Man, we look most of the day until night and even now we can't find the gems." Rikka said tired of this search.
"It's not like we need to look for them in center places, besides we get lost since your directions makes less sense." Zoro comments, rather he knows it or not he somehow or purposely never he is lost.
"I don't need someone telling me about directions when you're easily the most lost person I have ever met." Rikka exclaimed. Zoro gritted his teeth and grumbled to himself as he didn't want to argue or say anything that be used against him.
She sighs for a moment as taking a breather, "Still, you seem to use the keyblade pretty well." Trying to change subjects since this something that needs to be talked about. Most of the Committee held themselves back from explaining too much or having Zoro take on more responsible role as protectors of the worlds. But being a pirate is something that can make anyone bias about a person, mostly because there's much truth in how pirates behave even if they are fictional stories.
"Ah, but I don't seem to get the hang of the keyblade. It feels different from the swords I do wield, hold some heavy weight to them. But at the same time the keyblade seems to give off some weird... vibe." Zoro can say as he wasn't hundred percent if this keyblade is something to be weary or used at times.
"What about the old keyblade, I haven't seen you used that much?" Rikka asked, since traveling other worlds Zoro has actually two keyblades.
"The other is asleep." Zoro stated as he continued to move on, but Rikka wondered what he meant so she flew over and asked, "How does a keyblade sleep?"
Zoro actually contemplate about what he wanted to say. When he got the keyblade from the graveyard he felt something off. It wasn't just the keyblade he held; it was also the keyblades in that world he felt... disturbed.
"That keyblade from the graveyard, it had a different feeling about it. When holding the keyblade they feel different from each other. The one I had from the graveyard had this feeling I don't understand. The keyblade I'm using now has a different feeling." Zoro explained, he wasn't much of a talker and isn't the person explaining this stuff. But every now and then he has to step up like everyone else on the crew.
"So what kind of feelings are we talking about?" Rikka asked, curious about what Zoro means. He then summons the keyblade to explain to Rikka what he means, "This keyblade has this jumping and spriggy feeling that is similar to Luffy. But also has this hunter mindset that it knows when to fight and even to have fun. Although it can tease every now and then. However, the keyblade from the graveyard has more asleep feeling. When using it felt like that keyblade would have fallen apart. Although I can't truly say if that's accurate since I don't about keyblades." Zoro said feeling he's missing something or have no understanding about the blade.
"Hmm, I guess it would make some sense about the graveyard keyblade. But you should know that now wielding the keyblade you can have more than one in hand. I would talk to Merlin more about the keyblade and how they operate since he might know more about them." Rikka advised.
"I did, but he also said to speak to real keyblade master to figure out more about it." Zoro answered, for some time they have been walking and seeing if where the gems are located. While Aku Aku did say he hid them, but the fact that some of the mutants, scientist and other forces working for Uka Uka have located and found the gems, its understandable how they can't find them easily.
But then they are stop as something is shaking the jungle. This rumbling can be felt without hearing anything stomp as Zoro draws out his two swords and summoned his keyblade.
"Zoro?" Rikka wasn't feeling the ground shake, but she did get this vibe that something was off. If you would look hard enough you find some puddles on the ground shaking as the entire jungle is feeling something stomping towards them. Suddenly the shaking started to get louder even the animals would be seen running pass them, but Zoro stood his ground as he felt some violent intentions lean towards him. Soon the stomping is shown as some large Mecha robots like Papu Papu's appeared. All metal with paint colors of purple, green and white. It's similar to the Komodo Brothers but in different design.
"What the heck?!" Zoro Exclaimed but kept himself focus on the fight as he needed to prepare for anything.
"That must be some giant robot. I know we fight heartless and all even if they are giants, but do you want to fight a giant Robot?" Rikka asked unsure if they can take on this robot. The robot in question is has four arms with swords on each hand, twin large tails that seemed to have features of their own hidden from sight. The head is two sided having the faces of both Komodo brothers, it looks like the Komodo Joe, and Moe mixed together enlarged with obvious key differences.
"It wouldn't matter if we ran or hide. This thing is aiming to kill us, more than likely those lizardmen we encounter." Zoro said.
"Wait you mean those two are here and are piloting that robot?!" Rikka exclaimed.
"Ah, I have no doubt they are piloting that robot, plus the color on that thing is similar to those two." Zoro pointed out as it stood up standing as the head look down on him.
"Well, well, well, we meet again SSSSSSSwordsman." Joe said inside the robot.
"Oh boy, that's not good." Rikka muttered as she flew off knowing this could get ugly fast.
"Like our robot, Cortex created the robot in order to fight better against Crash Bandicoot and his pals. Truly we never needed robots before until now since while defeated we fought on equal terms. But you SSSSSSSwordsman, made us look like chumps, has-beens, discard fools not worth paying attention to. And for that we want revenge on you." Komodo Joe said to Zoro.
"It's not my fault that you weren't strong enough." Zoro said as he declared.
"Indeed, but the sssssssssting of defeat is something we couldn't ignore so easily. Because of how easy we were defeated our ideals and belief were crushed by you. And now you will pay for this SSSSSwordsman, and then we will take your fairy friend and sssssshe will be an ideal sssssssnack for us." Joe declared, Zoro's eyes widen at thier intentions and darkly glared at them. He jumps back as they stabbed the ground with their large sword. He unsummoned the keyblade took the sword from his mouth and stabbed it on the grab. In order to put his bandana on as he prepares to fight them seriously.
"Do you think that thing will give you sssssstrength?" Joe mocked as he saw Zoro's action.
"Who knows." Zoro glared as he had himself ready to fight. The giant robot then used its lower arms to try and slash Zoro. But they missed as Zoro ran off since he can't block something that big and fast that easily. He could block it, but that takes strength most don't have plus four arms isn't something to scoff at easily. When he was far enough distance, he prepared himself as Zoro used his 108-pound ho attack as it flew, but this is block by the metal robot as this one is obviously stronger than Papu Papu's robot.
"Hehehe, This SSSSSwordsman will not defeat us that easily. Cortex made sure our robots were ssssssstronger then Papu Papu's robot. You won't be able to defat us that easily." Said Joe along with his brother Moe laughing as they attack once more. Their reach is great as Zoro had to move quickly if he's avoid being chop into pieces or make one big bloody spot. Zoro turn back but kept his guard as he tried thinking about this robot. From one quick glance he can tell this was metal and could easily cut it down, but that is assuming it would go down that easily. The only reason he is cautious is because he's sensing dark intentions, not as in the intention of killing but something related to darken goals.
The giant robot tried to swing down its large swords as Zoro continues to move around. Having enough, Zoro turns around as he prepares himself with Ichi and Ni Gorilla as the he then attacks with Nigori-Zeke as the first sword came down. What happen is Zoro's display of strength put out for only his opponent and watcher Rikka to be shocked and awed at his power. When the sword came down the Komodo's robot is pushed back to the point of having their swords almost thrown out of their robotic hand's grip.
"WHAT!" Joe shouted in surprise and anger as he would then repeat this progress along with his brother Moe using the other three swords. But they are bashed back by Zoro's new technique Nigori-SanZeke as all three swords are pushed back with force beyond their comprehension.
"This power... is greater than imagined!" Joe exclaimed as he couldn't help being amazed as they are shoved aside. Yet Zoro wasn't done as he had one more trick, he's willing to try since he done two attacks in his Nigori state.
Nigori-Zeke 216 Pound Ho!
This time the air strike Zoro is using left their mark as Joe and Moe had to brace themselves using all four swords to block as they could from small quick attacks. They manage to succeed for the most part blocking two strikes using their giant swords, but the other attack manages to leave a cut mark that goes to the right shoulder. Inside the damage to the giant robot isn't as bad as they would imagine, in fact all that damage did was increase their anger with Joe output his inner darkness along with Moe extending his own.
From the outside both Zoro and Rikka could sense or see something is up with the robot. In fact, those who have at least experience the darkness power can truly see dark wisps spreading out from the user from within the machine.
This feeling, I have sense it before. Whenever I fight those heartless this feeling is familiar to them, but this darkness. It almost feels like there is four of them, but there should be only two.
While Zoro is having these thoughts. Far off from him Rikka also had this sense of darkness from the machine. She couldn't help feeling this was something that many users of worlds have done many times. But what is happening now is something drawing concerns as she knows that those Komodo brothers are using the darkness, but to influence the robot machine is something that is honestly scary when you really think about it.
Having enough of this nonsense, Joe and Moe went on to attack Zoro with their giant swords swinging down like holding a scythe for farming. Zoro wisely ran as he couldn't block all the attacks. As avoided the attacks Zoro had to rely on his new keyblade to at least stand some chance against this monster. Placing back the swords, while he wasn't that familar with one-sword style, he is capable of wielding the single sword on his own. Since obtaining the keyblade, he wasn't too sure if he'll use its full power since hearing stories about the strength of the keyblade from Merlin and others. But since he'll have to learn about it might as well get used to its fighting style. Since this robot is strong Zoro might as well use it to practice honing its power.
Ittoryu Key: Stun Impact
Zoro manage to block the attack and had the robot freeze up from trying to attack. This would have work for the most part if the Robot piloted by Joe and Moe weren't operating it with enhance darkness. Zoro made a last second escape as one sword almost struck him down. Changing tactics, the keyblade change into some controller form without Zoro's command.
"Huh!?" Is his response as the keyblade seems intent on him using its power for certain way that didn't make sense?
"Hold on, change back into another form." This time the keyblade change into one form that Zoro didn't know what to do with it.
"Would you stop changing into things I have no idea what to do!" Zoro exclaimed as now of all times the keyblade is giving him a hard time. Joe and Moe from inside the robot saw that Zoro is struggle with his weapon.
"What the heck is going on down there?" Joe asked finding Zoro's behavior strange as he yelled at the keyblade while it changes form.
"I think he's fighting with his... ssssssword?" Moe questioned himself if he's seeing it right.
"I believe your right brother." Joe said as both of them sweat drop wondering how this guy manages to make it this far in life.
"WOULD YOU GET ONTO THE FIGHT ALREADY!" Rikka shouted from distance even though he's not listening as his keyblade continues to change form into something Zoro doesn't know how to use or what it's purpose for that time. Most of the forms are gadgets that are used from the last world to catch monkeys. But in this case are different as they are used in keyblade form.
"Ah whatever." Zoro now fed up as he dismissed the keyblade draws out his swords to fight the giant robot. But is then knock back as he had to jump away before one of the giant swords stabbed down. In this process Zoro had dropped his two swords before drawing them out, but then another sword stabbed down using both arms on the right side to block Zoro's path. Seeing as he couldn't do anything about it, he looks up seeing the robot had now had enough of this fight.
"It ssssssseems like you have lost control of your weapon. But now the game is up, and we have won this fight." Moe used the lower arms to try and stab Zoro, but missed as Zoro moved away just in time as Zoro avoided another stab. Now away from his swords Zoro is defenseless or may seem like it. Standing up, Zoro held out his arms as if he was holding swords preparing to fight even without swords in reach. Komodo Joe and Moe look at him as if he lost his mind.
It looks like I can't use my swords to fight, nor the keyblade as it seems to have some ideas of its own. I'll have to figure it out how to control its power and use it right, I know that Merlin would say let it flow or some mumbo crap. But I intend on surpassing the world's greatest swordsman, if I have to fight without any weapons then so be it.
As Zoro is thinking about this in his mind, some invisible swords are forming in his hands. Rather he knows this or not he doesn't look or pay attention to it. But something about the swords is wrong as it held small unnoticeable purple wisps. This would only be notice if you look closely, but mainly you at least see the sword is somehow invisible.
"Does he think that his no sssssssssword sssssssstyle is going to ssssssssave him?" Moe asked, feeling that's what Zoro is trying at this point.
"It does not matter at this point. For he will not live long enough to explain his actions." Joe then prepared to stab him from above. But as this happens Zoro surprise them once more as he struck with Dragon Twister as if he had swords in hand. What surprise everyone when this happen is small noticable purple slashes are mixed inside his attack. This made his attack stronger as he pushed back the giant robot without effort.
"What was that?" Is Zoro's thoughts, but then he realizes his right hand is holding something. When he looks it appears to be another keyblade, this one had different design of course. But from what he can see is this one is more towards this world. The keyblade has brown handle with green leaf like in some circle surrounding the handle. Wumpa fruits as the bar from the handle to the teeth of the keyblade. Its teeth are on both sides like three bars, except one side has the words TNT on each bar of the teeth left side, while the other side has the words NITRO on each of the bars. This creates a unique design of three bars on the left side teeth and five bars on the right-side teeth. In short, his keyblade is different from his last-named Twister Blister.
"Another one." Zoro muttered as he examined the keyblade sensing its power.
"That won't sssssssave you!" Joe exclaimed as he's tired of these games.
Ittoryu Key
Zoro felt this needed to end as he was already tired of this crap. But when both are ready to clash, Zoro would use his ultimate technique for opponents he couldn't cut easily. When finished he was already on the other side as all four swords stabbed on the ground.
Lion Song
What came next shock everyone including Zoro as the giant robot exploded from both bright green and reddish-orange flames. This caused the robot to be sparking from the damage, but not enough to go down as both darkness and gem powers mixed together.
"Brother, we can't fight like this. That attack somehow breach the machine, if he ssssssssstrikes us like that again we'll be in trouble." Moe said worried for his and Joe's safety.
"Grrrr, your right. Perhaps we should separate for the time being." Joe agreed with Moe. Pushing some buttons, the two gems are taken to separate places while the third gem is dropped out of the machine. This only gone by Rikka who at least witness this when the explosion happened as the two robots are being separated. However, Zoro looked at the keyblade as he didn't know how to process such power from its performance.
"Your much stronger than my last one." Zoro muttered, as he slowly grinned accepting the keyblade, "But I like your style." Sensing its reckless nature, he turned to face the now two robots that have separated themselves.
"You may have some new power in your grasp, but you will not defeat us that-" Joe's words go unnoticed as Zoro focus on them. He then charged with surprising speed as he prepared his newest and possibly deadly attack.
Ittoryu Key: Exploding Twister
This signature attack that has been used over the course of his life, combine with the keyblade strength that is enhanced much greatly then before. And you get fireworks popping left and right as both Joe and Moe's eyes widen in horror as their entire machine is exploding to over 200 explosions or possibly more in some unnatural twister made of explosions from the keyblade's magical powers. Suffice to say everyone would be having ringing ears at this point as both Joe and Moe escaped their doomed machine and tried to hide themselves into the woods when it was all said and done.
When it was over the two clear gems are place on the ground somehow unharmed as they are picked up later on by both Rikka and Zoro who took a break examining his new keyblade.
I better get some handle on the Keyblade, even though I now hold another one they seem to have their own mind.
Night of the Ninja IV
Yuffie and Polar Bear - Search for the Gems/45 Minutes later
Yuffie had the Polar Bear had been searching since their battle with that crazy blue dog-kangaroo? It was getting weird to even think this is what Cortex is using to create his army. While placing these thoughts behind her she couldn't help feeling there is someone watching her. Since defeating that mutant, Yuffie has encounter heartless left and right non-stop. If anything, she is concern if this could get worse as she ventures through the forgotten base. She can assume its forgotten since this place looks abandon, but how these gems ended up here is one mystery she wouldn't bother to figure out. The fortunate part is many of her battles had heartless to weak or just wasn't strong types.
"Urgh, this is ridiculous. This entire mission so far has been one craziness after another. I'm just so sick of this madness." Yuffie express her complaints, the young Polar bear rubbed himself on her leg, giving comfort as she couldn't help seeing something this cute despite being a dangerous species for humans.
"Thanks, little buddy, I guess I'm just frustrated for the moment. But I should be concern for your safety, since there is so many dangerous stuffs happening around us." Yuffie said concern for her little friend. The Polar bear is smart enough or more so follow his instincts to avoid danger since the fighting is mostly done by Yuffie and she could only do so much before the heartless catch them in their weakness. So far things are going okay, yet the tiring part is when fighting hordes of heartless at once is a pain. Regardless of what she felt a true Ninja would continue despite what she is feeling or enduring. So, for now she will push on, but only if she knew where to look and where to search for the gems.
After some more looking around, she eventually came towards one of the rooms where it appears to be some containment chamber. There you see all five gems floating in some forcefield with their own power source.
"Huh, what you know found all the gems. Guess it was about the location." Yuffie then quickly gathered up the gems and carried them out of the room. Afterwards she would find herself some bag to carry the gems as she couldn't hold onto them along the way with heartless appearing left and right. The Polar Bear watch and stick close to Yuffie as it wanted to help Yuffie carry the gems. Seeing as her little helper is willing, she made adjustments so that the Polar Bear is now carrying the gems on both bags wrap around his body. Able to hold at least 8 gems if possible. Both of them had rushed through the base and eventually made it outside at the top of this ice lab.
Yuffie stretch herself as she stands outside looking at the view. From high up she had some decent island of her surroundings. Unsure why, but it appears from far off distance she could make out the main Wumpa Islands. Somehow in the middle of the ocean there is some snow and ice gathered together. But what she found most curious is how this base is located on a smaller island away from the main island. This made her wonder if Cortex did this on purpose so that anyone who explored this discover wouldn't know his secret base. Of course, now looking at the base she could see neon signs of N all around. No doubt because of his self-ego, but regardless the small island around them is unique in its own way.
"Man, you think for evil genius they at least try to locate their bases more practical." Yuffie waited for the Polar Bear to respond back, only to be met with silence. Yuffie sigh as she realizes that her partner is an animal.
"Oh, who am I kidding, considering that Coco was talking I figure you might as well. But here I am supposed to be the great Ninja Yuffie, AND I'M IN THE MIDDLE OF THIS WINTER WONDERLAND WITH NOTHING BUT MY NINJA GARMENT FREEZING TO DEATH!" Yuffie shouted near the end, having enough of this ridiculous stuff happening around her as of late. The Polar Bear is frightened by her outburst, but Yuffie reassures him by petting his head.
"Sorry about that. Needed to get that off my chest. Still how do you suppose?" As she is looking around walking outside, she spotted a blimp that is being tied down by rope as it stands floating.
"Hmm, I wonder." Yuffie walk over figuring that something must be important or why for reason there is some blimp active around here. When she looked inside while the polar bear stayed outside watching her. She found something unexpected, in the blimp is some glowing purple and pink from one of the containments.
"A Crystal?" Yuffie carefully walk over as she examines the crystal from distance. Slowly walking close, she is sensing great power as her magical energy is from distance spike up somehow.
"This must be the power crystals that Crash, and Coco have collected over the years. But why is it in Cortex's hand? More importantly how did Cortex even obtain the crystal, Aku Aku... said that he scattered them..." Slowly gears started to turn as Yuffie is now wondering what else he's hiding from them, not only that is he using Crash and Coco for his own plans in some game of his own making? Before she could think further, she is interrupted by someone shooting towards her. From outside the Bearminator is outside shooting cannonballs at the Blimp. One had hit the mark at least towards the back, this caused Yuffie inside to shake and almost fall out if she didn't quickly used her ninja skills to maneuver her way out. She had quickly made her escape towards where she came from and eventually climbed towards the top to jump off where the Polar Bear is waiting for her. More Cannonballs are being fired as both of them lowered themselves out of reaction to the attack.
"Come on, we need to get out of here." She spoke with urgency. The two then ran towards inside but are cut off as the Bearminator wasn't allowing them to escape. Shooting more cannonballs at them, she looks around quick enough to see there is another way around. Having looked around, Yuffie has understood her surroundings better than before. She rushed towards the large mountain that is behind the base, as cannonballs are being fired. But this time the Bearminator is sending robotic dogs to hunt them down. With each shot is one robotic dog equipment with one missile ready to fire at them.
When the two are over she would grab hold of the polar bear and jump forward with all her might. then using aero magic would land on the snow and slide down holding the polar bear who is lifting his paws up and excited for the ride.
"Alright you take cover little guy, I'm going to take care of that mean polar bear riding his submarine." She assures him, understanding her he rushed off and hides inside the base. Stretch for a bit she looks where the Bearminator is located having enough of this nonsense wanting to end him.
"I have enough for this, so time to melt his toy." Yuffie then concentrated and unless her Limited Mode like how Leon, Cloud and Auron fought on the other world. At the same time about 8 Robot Dogs have appeared, opening their mouth firing missiles as they locked on to Yuffie's now enhance energy signature. Firing their missiles, they blasted off straight forward just as the Bearminator spotted her ready his cannonballs, also the same time Yuffie heard the missiles being fired and smirk as she had idea how to end it. Using the Elemental Powers, she now has access to wind fighting style. Using it for speed she rushed over as she quickly made sure the missiles are still behind her. At the same time, she's being shot by the Bearminator who is trying to take her down. As she moved around in circles, he couldn't keep up as he tried to shoot at her. But before he could fire his second shot, Yuffie jump towards him and smirk waving as she jumps the last second as the missiles came straight for him. His eyes widen and jaw drop as they impacted the Bearminator and exploded destroying his submarine.
But she wasn't done as Yuffie jump high, she eventually dodges one straight shot of water pressure that shoot like some bullet.
"I figure you appeared." Yuffie muttered, knowing ahead of time that this would happen. When the Water Bane and Bearminator appeared, she couldn't do anything except watch as the two sides fight each other. Cold, tried and hungry from the weather, she was feeling very weak and unprepared for the ice and snow. Now energized, she plans on finishing them off once and for all. Knowing she will have to finish this quickly as the power she is using drains her magic quickly. While not as good as the three swordsmen of the committee, she is capable to some extent. Rushing over she jump around in time to avoid being shot by streams of pressured water, this came from the heartless shooting surprisingly through the fingers. Using all five of them to shot at Yuffie she continues to jump around the heartless.
"You know, for some time I always claim to be the World's Greatest Ninja Yuffie. For some time, I always believe this even though I didn't fight as much nor work hard enough because I wanted to be cool as the Ninja's I hear about." Yuffie monologue as she dodged the water shots coming towards her.
"But the thing is I never explored other worlds, see if there are ninjas out their nor see how good I was compared to the worlds. So, when I say it some parts of me wanted to believe that I was good enough, that maybe I can be cool as those ninjas. But now since going into these worlds, I need to put more effort into what I am doing and work really hard to defeat you guys." Yuffie then jump above the heartless higher than before as she prepared her strongest attack. She quickly created a large shuriken and tossed down towards the heartless. But as the Heartless look up it was sliced in half, yet because of it being made of water it couldn't be taken down that easily. Yet when it reformed some objects are thrown towards it. They are kunai knives exploding on contact as they destroy the heartless body further than before.
Yuffie look from above to see that her strategy isn't working, but she did notice a small sparkle within the body. It was in that moment she can sense power within the heartless. From what she can tell it has a different sense of energy as the darkness is trying to bind it when instead drains the power. Deciding to gamble on her hunch, she charges down using all her strength and splashed herself inside the heartless using aero magic to blast it apart once she was close enough. When this succeed, she saw it was indeed a Red Gem. Rushing down she used all her limit mode to grab the gem just as the heartless is reformed. Within moments something flew from beneath the Water Bane as Yuffie now energized by the gem used all her remaining power to blast the heartless using blizzard magic. When this happen the heartless body parts are freezing cold as it launches itself towards Yuffie. But missed as Yuffie used her blizzard magic to freeze the Water Bane into some icicle. Then using the strongest fire magic, she blasted the heartless above her as it shattered into pieces with a pink heart starting to float into the sky.
When Yuffie returned back on the ground with the gem in her hand. she rushed over where the Polar bear is located and glad that he is safe. She took deep breaths as she finally is done with this trip and is ready to move on towards the next thing.
"There you are, had me worried for a moment." Yuffie said as she walks over and started to hug him and patted his head.
"I know that this will be out of the blue, but you wouldn't happen to have a place to stay do you. Cause after everything I don't know if you live on your own or you have someone with you?" Yuffie asked, The Polar bear glance down and shook his head as he's most likely alone without family. Yuffie is sadden by this as they been together since the start of this trip. She couldn't just leave him here by himself without someone to care for him. But heaving an idea she then looks around if there is some machine, she could use to bring them back. However, before this Yuffie notice she is being brought herself, along with the Polar Bear as no doubt Coco had teleported them back.
When they returned, Yuffie is greeted by Coco, Franky, Cid, Tifa, Nami and Chopper are here to greet her.
"Yuffie your back." Nami said smiling.
"We have been worried for you since your gone for a day, you alright?" Tifa asked expressing her concerns.
"Well, it's a long story." Yuffie reply.
"Polar, your back." Coco said kneeing over as she hugs the small polar bear who almost the same size as Coco.
"Wait, you know this little guy?" Franky asked curious about the polar bear and why its here.
"I used to go on adventures with Coco and crash. Whenever they travel towards the ice lands I was there to help. Usually, I'm with Crash since he comes to the ice lands." Chopper said translating what the Polar said in his own words.
"That's serious some neat trick you have. If only we could somehow communicate with animals like you can?" Cid said finding Chopper's ability to communicate with animals handy in these times.
"Well Chopper's case is special since he ate a devil fruit called human-human fruit that allowed him to be more human like." Nami explained what the weirdest power in their world can be.
"That's honestly a very useless power if any human for reasons ate that fruit. But I guess if Chopper ate it since he was born animal, then that's okay. Now if you excuse me, SANJI COOK ME YOUR BEST DISH, I'M GOING TO BE EATING TONIGHT!" Yuffie shouted as she marches off searching for Sanji.
Man's Dignity IV
Academy of Evil - Pinstripe Location
When the invasion began, Pinstripe had started to shoot around like some maniac. Of course, he would try and shoot the students, but only to scare them off. His girlfriend back home would be pissed if he tried to kill kids.
"This is too easy since kids aren't doing much if all they know is run away and hide. Then again, I wouldn't be them if some dark creatures would try and take my heart." As Pinstripe walk around, he did see some of the students try to fight him. But more heartless came around as they made sure he was guarded by his newfound army. Along the way he was eventually confronted by Nina who came crashing down from above and almost punched him if Pinstripe didn't back away in time.
"Huh, you certainly aren't like Cortex. But I guess should have expected this since your here now." Pinstripe said, as Nina Cortex appeared he would explain the situation.
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Academy of Evil
Rushing outside Sanji could see the school is being torn apart. Trying to save the students who aren't trying to kill him anymore, kicked and destroyed the heartless in his wake. The Shnurgle followed behind Sanji as continued to help the students who are being attacked or trying to defend themselves. So far Sanji has managed to at least take down most of the heartless with relative ease for the time being. But even then, he can't save everyone as they will most likely get their hearts taken, which is why from the started after running off he planned on finding the heartless commander or the individual controlling the heartless as quickly as possible. Sanji may not look it nor has behaved like he is now. But when he's in this mode Sanji is a force to be reckoned. A part of him feels is why his wanted poster is the result of him being too good and crafty when it comes to this stuff.
"Are you alright back there?" Sanji asked the Shnurgle who is smiling and keeping up with him.
"Good, we need to keep moving. If we're to find the person controlling the heartless, we need to move as fast as possible." Sanji said, wasn't sure if the Shnurgle understood him, but still followed behind as fast as its little legs can carry it. Sanji moved around with quick speed as both Henchmen and Robots are putting up some decent fight against these guys. It was thanks to Sanji helping them that they are able to fight the heartless easily, but even more the students are able to escape from this area the heartless are attacking.
"Damn it, I can't keep doing this forever." Sanji muttered to himself, then he saw the closes henchman around and walk over to him.
"Hey you." Sanji spoke as he approaches the henchman as the said henchmen look around and pointed at himself, "Who me?"
"Yes you, I need to know who is attacking your Academy?" Sanji demanded in a rush to solve this problem.
"Ah right, I don't know who is attacking, but I can ask the others about it." The Henchman said to Sanji.
"Alright, when you find out tell me as soon as possible. Cause I know how to stop this attack, but we need to know who is in charge if this is to work." Sanji explained, he was about to rush out when another henchman came around, "Hold it, I have some urgent news. The students are trapped within the cafeteria, the only way out is the main entrance. But those monsters have them surrounded; we have to clear out the entrance before we can help the students."
When hearing this Sanji couldn't help feeling frustrated with the situation. On their world as pirates, you have to worry about either Marines, Pirates or other stuff. Normally when they have overwhelming forces marines are the real concern. Pirates having large forces would happen every now and then wouldn't be surprising, but marines are expected since they are the enforcers of the world. The heartless however give this impression of endless number of forces.
"Damn." Sanji then rushed off while saying, "I'll get those sh**ty heartless." Sanji shouted as he rushed over to see where they are piled up. As he made his way over, he found them all gathered around outside as he kicked two more on the balcony. From his sight he sees at least 30 shadows, 18 Mutant Bane, 3 Totem Pillers, 12 Mask Intruders, 5 Double O' Gear and 2 Triple R' Twisters.
As Sanji examined the surrounding, The Shnurgle caught up with him as it looked down at what Sanji's looking.
"You stay here, I'll be back once I'm done with these guys." Sanji said jumping down as he gain the attention of the heartless, "Normally I would use better ingredients for my dish, but for this case I'll be making myself some black fried rice with burnt curry on the side." As he said this the heartless started their attack. The first are the shadows, Mutant Bane and Mask intruders as the others are bashing the entrance to get inside. Sanji wasted no time as he made his first move with Party Table Kick Course just as the shadows jump to attack him on all sides. This ended the shadows easily as the Mutant Bane then tried to attack throwing punches and kicks that missed as Sanji quickly dispatched them kick from their heads, stomach, chest, necks and everything else including their bottom rump if necessary. The Mask Intruders tried to fight from distance, only for them to be taken out as Sanji got closer.
With some of the heartless distracted, Sanji aimed for the Totem Pillars as he then used his attack with Flanchet shoot at least 15 times on the Totem Pillar. This had great affect as the heartless are bashed around by Sanji's attack at the Totem Pillars. After this Sanji finished what remains of the heartless as he took them down before they recovered. As he finished this one of the Henchman appeared with an urgent message.
"Master, our Mistress is in trouble." One of the Henchman said as he appeared next to Sanji.
"Madam Amberly? Where is she?" Sanji asked concern for her safety.
"Mistress is trying to confront the leader of this attack. When we told her about your planned to find the leader, Mistress had the same idea as you did. But Mistress is unable to defeat him, please you must save our Mistress." The Henchman begged.
"Don't worry I'll be there in a moment. Help those kids inside, if this works the academy will be safe." Sanji said, as he rushed over to help Madam Amberly who is no doubt out of her depth against whoever is in charge.
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Academy of Evil - Madam Amberly location
When Sanji asked one of the henchmen to give him information about the leader, they quickly passed along this message which then followed up with Madam Amberly knowing what he's planning. She then would confront this individual as she intends to defend this academy even, she did this on her own. But alas she couldn't fight him as he had the long range on his side. Pinstripe kept shooting from a distance as he made sure no one got close enough to him. Currently he is standing at one of the towers that gave him full view of the Academy and the destruction he's causing. She on the other hand had to find cover as this was beyond what she expected.
"Madam Amberly, you alright?" Sanji appeared with Shnurgle that has caught up with him.
"You, what are you doing here?" Amberly asked, surprise to see Sanji is here of all places.
"Doing exactly what you have in mind. That ba**ard didn't harm you or anything?" Sanji asked with anger slowly building up as he wanted to beat this guy up.
"Fortunately, he didn't hit anything important." Amberly look at her wounds saying this, Sanji looks down to see she has been shot at least once. Sanji looks at her and look up only to duck in time as someone tried to shoot them from far distance with rapid fire.
"Damn, you two stays here I'll take care of this ba**ard." Sanji said as he stood up, but he grabbed by Amberly as she brought him down to asked, "Why." Sanji is confused by this question then further explains, "Why would you go out of your way for us? I'm grateful for saving the students and sparing my life, but for you to continue to help me at this point. Why would you do this?" She asked wanting to know what's his motivation or have some idea of his reasoning.
"I have my own reasons, but one of them is because how I will help a lady in need." Is all Sanji as to say, this surprise her as once again Sanji treatment has her blushing? Shaking her head, she then sees Sanji gone off as he prepares to fight Pinstripe who is looking down from above.
"Well, lookie here. One of those outsiders has come to play." Is all Pinstripe said as he pulls out his tommy gun and started to rapid fire at Sanji from distance. For Sanji he will have to rush over as quickly as possible as rain of bullets are being flown all around. Normally this would take 30 minutes for running towards the tower. But Sanji can do half of that time. As he ran through Sanji had to duck for cover or at least jump around as he dodged bullets that came his way. For the most part Sanji is able to dodge most of the bullets, but some came close as he had to wait for a while. He couldn't go on ground level since many heartless have appeared since the fight started.
"Damn, can't reach him. Almost feels like facing Usopp when he knows what to do." Sanji comments. From back where Amberly is resting the Shnurgle watch as Sanji struggled to reach where Pinstripe is located. Without second thought it rushed out and is being shot at by Pinstripe. Sanji noticed this and rushed out as Pinstripe is distracted. This forced him to try and shot to targets at once as he had to keep himself limitless ammo at all times. The darkness is influencing his gun since its by Pinstripe's command having no need to rely on bullets. But as he was able to do this, the gun would jam up every now and then which made things harder. On ground Sanji couldn't really tell what is going on, but he can guess that someone is distracting Pinstripe long enough for Sanji to reach his destination.
This kept on going for at least 10 minutes as in that time Sanji had managed to at least reach his destination but needed to make one more stretch to take on Pinstripe. It was at during this time The Shnurgle had tried to find Sanji, having some general idea that he went towards the shooter, but is being shot from Pinstripe that didn't help its progress. Then as it rushed out once more, Pinstripe manage to gaze the Shnurgle, feeling the sting of the bullet tried to find cover as Pinstripe continued to fire at the poor creature. Pinstripe at this point didn't care as he was having too much fun with the darkness starting to influence his actions.
"Aw did that little beasty has a boobo, well I will fix that in a moment." Pinstripe aimed where he last saw it preparing to end it. But as he just found his target he is slammed headfirst on the ground as Sanji kicked him from behind as the kick landed at Pinstripes neck as this is Sanji's Collier attack.
"Your done Sh**ty rat." Sanji declared; Pinstripe felt much pain from this kick he receives from Sanji. Unconsciously Pinstripe tried to stand up despite the pain and the darkness healed some of his wounds. However, Pinstripe hasn't fully committed to the darkness even though he knows of its power. The requirements are mostly unknown, but those that do understand it takes more than mere flings to obtain this power.
"I don't know who you're shooting at, nor do I care why you're doing this. You hurt the kids even taken some of their hearts, you hurt a lady when I'm around and you even have the nerve to shot at people while laughing. Right now, I want to end this now!" Sanji said as his tone of voice is filled with anger, he then proceeds to attack at every part of the body in order as Pinstripe tried to stand up.
Epaule
Cotelette
Selle
Poitrine
Gigot
Mouton Shot
In order Sanji kick Pinstripe at the shoulder as Sanji slammed down on him, Pinstripe forced himself to stand, but is struck twice behind his upper and lower back. Unnoticed to the two of them the darkness is drawing in Pinstripe's inner being as he is slowly standing but is still unsubmitted to its power. He was then kicked at the chest as Pinstripe's darkness reacted to his rage being built up as Pinstripe's tried to grab his gun and shoot. But is trip face forward as Sanji attack his legs. Quickly getting up Pinstripe prepared to attack only for Sanji to strike hard as he's launch away from the tower and possibly away from the Academy as he no doubt survive will feel every bone in his body broken.
"Stay out of this school." Sanji declared, lucky from this action the heartless are driven off as those who survive came unharmed or injured.
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30 minutes later
As everything is mostly repaired along with Students having given places to stay somewhere else. Sanji is with Amberly with the Gem and now new companion from this trip.
"Thank you for your help. If it wasn't for your things could have ended badly for us. But I would also appreciate that you didn't talk about our academy to outsiders. After all this is supposed to be training for next generation of evil villains." While Amberly admitted she is a villain and trying to train future villains, she still made sure people were safe under her charge, not that she cared more so its part of her duty as headmaster of this Acadmey.
"I wasn't going to say a word. However, that doesn't mean I approve nor will pretend what you're doing here is wrong." Before when he first infiltrated this place by accident Sanji only mind set was retrieving the gems and leave since he didn't want to be away too long. But after coming to this place some certain emotions were brought up. Most of them involve how they train kids to become villains for the next generation which hit home for Sanji on personal level, but knowing it was a lady that had created this academy he did have mixed feelings. On one hand he wouldn't hit or harm lady and kids if he could help it, boys are exception since they grow up to be men anyway. But having this place had him unsure how to handle this situation. Which is why now that things have calm down, he wanted to asked Madam Amberly one question.
"Why would you create a academy for children to become villains and why would a lady such as you do this stuff." Normally in his adventures there have been times Sanji would accept that the ladies are villains since his loyalty to the crew came first. But since he's by himself and none of his crewmates are around Sanji has to step up for this time. For Amberly, she actually felt surprised as no one had bother to asked why to became evil, if anything this made her feel lost to how she would respond to this question.
"You know, no one has never asked that about me before. But if I were to say the reason why is mostly about my younger days in school. You see I wasn't pretty or charming as the other girls in school. In fact, many times I was mock and bullied by everyone. Eventually they did something I would never forget as they humiliated me in prom night, I was powerless from that point and had no one except my parents who eventually died of old age. Then one day someone came to me that was similar to my age, I forget her name, but she mentions if I could take my revenge come to Academy of evil. Although before my time this Academy used to have a different name, but when I graduated and take my revenge, I became the headmaster of this school. If there is one reason why I became a bad guy is because I was mock for my appearance." When Amberly finished this Sanji said nothing for the time being and understood what she meant. No one becomes bad from the start, maybe brats but not bad bad guy type.
Sanji took one smoke as he looks her in the eyes and said, "Your still beautiful Madam Amberly." This compliment surprise her as Sanji continued, "Admittedly I have always been attractive to ladies by appearance as well. But regardless of this a lady is still a lady who may not be beautiful on the outside, but what she is from the inside that counts. There are many attractive ladies out there I have encounter, and at least half of them is actually rotten on the inside. Yet regardless I have my code and will not hit a lady no matter if they are big, small, ugly, beautiful or anything else. For in my youth, I was taught to respect and never hit a lady no matter what. I don't approve what you're doing and teaching these children how to be evil. But for your sake, I will keep my lips silent." Sanji said, this honestly shock Amberly as she couldn't help feeling warm and fuzzy on the inside. Maybe after all this time all she wanted was someone to say she was beautiful even she didn't look it all the time. Without any words to say the henchmen told Sanji the portal is opening and both Sanji and Shnurgle went right through.
The moment they reach the other side.
"Sanji! Your back!" Coco shouted as she felt worried that she messed up with Sanji's trip. Coco gave him a hug which brought hearts for eyes, yet not in a perverted way since Coco is still a child by all rights, yet enjoyed the hug, nevertheless.
"Looks like you been through a warzone bro." Franky comment on Sanji's appearance. Who is indeed looking like he came from gruesome battle as his suit is messed up from the heartless battle before returning.
"Ah, just some rough housing." Sanji comment.
"So, who's your buddy?" Cid asked looking at the Shnurgle that came with him.
"Oh, it's a Shnurgle. I haven't seen this kind since our recent adventure through dimensions." Coco answered.
"That must be some adventure you and Crash been on." Cid couldn't help admitting that these two bandicoots have been around and fought crazy things. As this went on Sanji humbly went off to get himself some clean clothes and went to make some dinner, he's just happy to return as things are somewhat normal again.
Cortex's base - Pinstripe and Nina Cortex
When the two return, Nina is dragging Pinstripe who is covered with darkness while Cortex arrived to be first to greet her arrival.
"Well hello Neice, It has been awhile." Cortex said grinning evilly as their plans will succeed this time around.
With this the first part of gem hunting is done, only Zoro would be out about. The next will be worldwide as the Crash Bandicoot world is very unique base on level designs alone. Although public locations make it questionable at times since this feel like cartoon logic at times. But what lays wait for our heroes who are trying to help Spyro get towards his world, what secrets are being kept as Aku Aku keeps to himself, and what are the villains next move? Next time on Galaxy Pirates.
Character Profile:
Madam Amberly - Head Mistress and principle of the Academy, where she teaches the next generation to become evil villains or villainess. Not much is known except for her history with Cortex as he apparently learned how to be evil mad scientist from here. However, with the recent events the Academy is in ruins as the students and her will have to somehow hide from Cortex's and his newfound dark army.
Bearminator - Big and dangerous while also a mutated polar bear inside a submarine for some reason. This guy has been seen once when both Aku Aku and Uka Uka were in debate of good and evil. However, Uka Uka had many evil minions and needed to give up some for equal the playfield. Among the games, Bearminator appears as one of the tough bosses to fight. Swimming in the water while still in the submarine, but also has three cannons to fire on the surface. He commands robotic dogs with rocket launchers that shot one missile. Bearminator since then hasn't been seen until now as he fought shortly with Yuffie but failed the same.
Blue Zealot - Another of O'Malley henchman this time in blue color. With somewhat the same personality and character traits this blue zealot can be dangerous when needed, O'Malley simply wanted to match the same Red Zealot he has for some time now.