Talking "Hi I am a Stegosaurus"
Thoughts 'I'm not really though'
Sound Effects 'Cabooooooom!'
Writing/Transponder Snails 'Hey its ya boi'
Chapter thirteen – a Special Job
(We are the crystal gem and we'll always save the day. And if you think we can't, we'll always find a way. That's why the people of this world beli… oh hi! I bet that's unsatisfying, me not completing the Steven Universe intro hahah anyway. The last we saw of our hero they had been taken in as a student of sorts by Pell YAY Exciting! They are both on there way no to see King Cobra. Lets see what the king has instore for them.)
Oliver was frustrated, his janky flying in his full devil fruit form was a step down from the last time he used his powers.
He managed to use his power in a high risk situation and managed to save a young girl. Now he was having trouble keeping up with Pell who looked to be in his element.
Pell was gliding smoothly through the sky, gently flapping his powerful hawk wings moving at a fast pace that Oliver had chance of keeping up with.
"Come on Oliver, your new instincts should of adjusted by now. It didn't take me long at all to master the power of flight" Pell said as he glided next to him.
"Argh, not so loud Pell" Oliver whisper yelled out through his teeth.
"I think being in my full form is a bit too much right now, everything is to bright and loud in this form" he continued on as he turned to face the Royal Guard showing him his squinting eyes.
"Hmmmm well your devil fruit did turn you into a bat man… and most bats if not all have a sensitivity to both light and sound" Pell mused softly.
"After we have our meeting with the king I can take you to the palaces top engineer. I'm sure he can make something up to help you".
Pell looked over Oliver as he continued to glide next to him, " and considering two of your senses are a bit messed up at the moment, you're doing rather well".
" Thanks Pell, that means a lot" Oliver said bashfully turning slightly red.
"Alright we are here, lets go see how your landing is boy" Pell said as he started his descent towards the palace. "Hey Don't call me boy! I'm fifteen." Oliver grumbled out to Pell as he followed.
Looking down at Alubarna, Oliver could appreciate the unique architecture that the city has. 'Since nothing was one fire or falling apart at the moment' Oliver thought to him self as he soaked in the sites.
The Building where tall and colourful. Not a bunch in the eyes colourful but nice and subtle, all the colours working harmoniously together. Blues, whites, red and even some pink building where sprinkled around the town.
A lot of buildings were looked very middle eastern inspired with tops of some building having the round structures, that spikes up at the top. Like what you would see on the Taj Mahal.
The central city square was back to full swing, some of the buildings facing the square had scaffolding on the side as some parts of the city still needed repairs.
Other then that the market was in full swing. Venders selling pots and pan, fruits and water. All sort was being sold here.
Towering over the square was a massive clock tower that kind of looked like Big Ben… but more golden.
Then on the opposite side of the square was the Palace. Massive marble walls with green highlights separated the Palace grounds from the square.
Connecting the two together was a set of stairs that seemed to go higher then any of the surrounding buildings, going all the way to the palace.
At the top of the stairs sat the Palace, which looked like a white version of the Taj Mahal, with the top parts of the structure looking like it got dipped in solid gold.
The grounds surrounding the palace look alive with some trees and flowers.
Pell and Oliver circled the palace once before landing just in front of the Palace doors. Well Pell landed gracefully quickly turning back into his human form.
Oliver on the other hand…. Landed face first on the concrete.
"ow, mha faysh" Oliver mumbled incoherently into the concrete. "Huh, what was that? I could hear you. Maybe next time land on your feet" Pell said brightly pulling Oliver up onto his feet.
Oliver rubbed his abused nose in frustration, "yeah yeah, I haven't gotten used how bright and loud everything is in my full bat form…" Oliver mumbled out nonchalantly.
"hmmm, well… we must go meet the king. He has also been waiting for you to wake up."
"So are you ready to go in?" Pell asked while raising an eyebrow up at Oliver. Looking him up and down. Looking down at himself he noticed that he was still in his bat form.
"Oh.. yep" Closing his eyes and concentrating for a second Oliver felt himself turn back to his normal form… well his new male form anyway.
"Alright lets go" Pell began walking towards the Palace doors, which were opened by the guards stationed at the doors. They bowed as Pell walked past them, Oliver was quick to follow behind.
As soon as Pell and Oliver Walked through the doors the guards closed it behind them with a satisfying "Boom".
Pell Lead Oliver through the winding halls of the Palaces going fast room after room, after painting after painting.
Finally they came across a golden door, the door was closed and Pell motioned Oliver to stop walking as they stood beside the door.
"Remember this well Oliver, when this door is closed means that there is a meeting taking place. Never disturb the king when this door is closed unless it is a absolute emergency alright" Pell said as he faced Oliver. Looking him dead in the eyes.
"Yep Ok… you said the King was waiting for us? Why is he in a meeting with someone else then?" Oliver asked as he studied the interesting patterns that the golden door had.
"Oliver, King Cobra is a King. He is always busy with the business of this country" Pell explained simplify. "I'm sure it won't take lo.. ah see, its already over" Pell stood up straighter as the door to the meeting room opened.
"Oliver peeked behind Pell's body to see into the room, but before he could a large figure in a business suit walked out. "Oh look its my fellow hero Oliver.." A deep voice droned out.
Looking up at the face of the man Oliver realised who it was, "Oh hello again Mr Crocodile".
"I would love and stay and chat but I must be off to build my new casino, please do come visit once it is done. You will be most.. Welcomed." Mr Crocodile said be for brushing past both Pell and Oliver.
His steps echoing down the hall as he made his way out of the palace. 'I really don't like that guy.. I don't know why..' Oliver thought to himself as he watched crocodiles retreating form.
"Ah Pell and Oliver Please come in, your right on time" a familiar voice called from within the meeting room. Pell and Oliver made there way into the room, closing the golden doors behind them.
Oliver was greeted by the beeming face of King Cobra, who was sitting at the head of a meeting table. "Please take a seat" A man who was sitting near King Cobra said, It was the man with the big blonde hair who took Princess Vivi up to the Palace after the fight.
The man looked rather wide, and Oliver could tell he was rather tall even though he was sitting down. He had blonde hair that kinda looked like one of those powdered wigs you would see on cartoon judges.
"Ma~ma~ma hello Oliver, my name is Igaram I am the Captain of Alabasta's royal guard." Oliver looked him over, 'so this guy is in charge of Pell and Chaka, what was with the ma ma ma... no one brought it up, maybe I should ignore it?' ." Thank you Igaram, now Oliver" The King Started making Oliver's head snap towards the King. 'And this man is in charge of all of them...'
"I want to thank you once again for saving my daughter from those horrible pirates. I don't know what I would of done if something bad had happened to her". King Cobra said as his face turned sad.
Both Pell and Igaram looked down slightly in shame, as it was there job to keep the princess safe during that time. "I heard about your amnesia boy... is your memory still gone or are you starting to remember?" The King asked, looking at Oliver in a caring manner.
"I...I..." Oliver began, not know if he should say anything on the matter. Then as if a light bulb had gone off in his head he got an idea.
"I remember graves... three of them. I.. I think it was my family" Oliver started to tear up. There weren't fake ones either. Even though he wasn't crying over the fact his family was dead, he was crying over the fact he won't be able to see them for a long time if not ever.
"Then it gets fuzzy and there are flashes, me running away from someone, me being gagged and finally me waking up in the desert" Oliver made a frustrated sound.
"I just know that no one is waiting for me anymore... I'm alone" a tear made it's way down Oliver's cheek. 'No more friends, no more family, no more brothers and no more Mum... I truly am alone now'.
Oliver was snapped out of his thoughts by a hand being placed warmly on his shoulder, looking up through blurred vision he saw Pell give him a warm smile.
"Don't worry boy your stuck with us now... I did pretty much give you an apprenticeship of sorts." Pell said as he squeezed Olivers shoulder lightly.
"Yes and I would like it if you would also look after Vivi... she so grateful you saved her. I know how hard it is for Pell and Igaram to catch Vivi, so a nimble and quick lad like you could protect my daughter well" the king said as he looked at Oliver trying to gauge his reaction.
"You want me to protect the princess?! But I hardly know how to fight and what if I mess up... you hardly know me!" Oliver said loudly confused over how he was getting this responsibility so quickly.
"Well you saved my daughter without hesitation that day, and I can see it in your eyes lad.. you will do great things." The king said happily. "But... I-" "and I will be teaching you how to fight Oliver" Pell interrupted as he looked down at Oliver.
Oliver's eyes started to water again... "thank you... for taking me and giving me this responsibility. I won't let you down." Oliver said in determination as he stood up and gave the king a small bow.
"Yay he AGREED!" A small voice from under the table squeaked. "huh..." Oliver supplied stupidly.
"Vivi! What have I told you about sneaking into the meeting room" King Cobra scolded as Vivi's poked her head out from under the table.
"Sorry daddy, I was just excited to find out if mr Oliver would be guarding me from now on", "haha that's ok daughter just promise me you will never do it again" King Cobra said as he placed Vivi in his lap, allowing her to look at everyone.
This also gave everyone a good view of Vivi's face as she pouted her lips and looked away from her father. "I promise" Vivi mumbled avoiding eye contact with ever one in the room.
'Wow she is not a good liar.. surely the king will see stright through the princeses' Oliver thought to himself.
"..."
"Good! I knew I could trust my little girl" King Cobra said happily believing his daughter 100%. "Oh god, she has him wrapped around her little finger..." Oliver whispers as he broke out in a cold sweat.
"You gonna have so much fun dealing with her Pell said as he gave Oliver a devilish smirk.
"Oh joy..."