The story so far…
The vicious battle between Sir Bo-bobo and his rival, Captain Battleship came to an end, with Sir Bo-bobo emerging as the victor! With a little help from Beauty's magical hammer, the duo make it back to Emerald Village, and by Be-bebe's request, Beauty travels along with Bo-bobo on his mission! As the two travel along the Emerald Road, they cross paths with the greedy, corrupt Fairie King and his henchmen, the Fairie Brothers! A battle of wits ensued, and through a combined effort (and a bunch of emerald rocks and dirty diapers), the trio is defeated, and Bo-bobo and Beauty make it into the Crystal Region. Yet while and after the battle, the Dark Wizard Softon's man woman Yuko has watched over them, and has now left to deliver a message to the wizard…and what's more, a strange shadow is following Sir Bo-bobo and Beauty…
The Prologue's almost done! Hang in there y'all!
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Prologue
A Plea from the Spirits
(Part 3)
Yuko flew upward into the entrance of space, entering Princess Patches' Castle, which was now sitting on top of Softon's Castle. With a dash and a speedy drive through the gale winds, Yuko made it inside, leaving behind a large trail of black broom dust. She walked through the darkened castle to the second floor, making her way to a door on the left side of Princess Patches' bedroom. Yuko flew the doors open, with the room inside containing a fireplace in its middle, a huge red green recliner, walls and a floor like the rest of the castle had, a large desk, a large rectangular bed with a chiffon canopy, and other fine furniture and furnishings. The wizard Softon was outside the room, looking out at the world below from a small balcony. Yuko knocked on the glass doors that lead to it, and the wizard came back inside.
"Lord Softon, Your Vileness! I bring unpleasing news to you. Sir Bo-bobo has somehow gotten past my barrier and defeated the Fairie King. He's just entered Crystal Town now, also with the accompaniment of a female companion," Yuko said as she kneeled to the floor.
"Huh!? The Fairie King defeated? How can this be? I was absolutely sure that the power I gave him with the Delphinus Crystal would ensure Sir Bo-bobo's downfall. I can't believe that he wasn't able to pull through," Softon said with some disbelief, biting his thumb.
"Oh please, Your Wickedness. The Fairie King was small-time. I had a feeling he'd fail. Besides, there are many more of your soldiers and warriors that are just waiting to slaughter that afro'ed loser." The young witch said while dusting off her broom.
"I suppose you're right…the only reason I gave the Fairie King a bit of the power of the Delphinus Crystal was because he got down on his knees and begged! But still…even with the crystal I just can't help but worry that my plan will pull through…" Softon bit his thumb again.
"Your Maliciousness, please, cease your worries. Rest assured that with the Delphinus Crystal in your hands, Sir Bo-bobo nor anyone else in the world can even get near to you. Plus, all of the High Spirits are imprisoned and being guarded by your handpicked subjects. I am absolutely positive that you are indeed invincible, and I'm sure that you will succeed in taking over this kingdom!" Yuko said assuringly.
Softon slowly rose from his slight despair, pulled out the Delphinus Crystal from his cape, and looked at it. "Yes, you're right…as long as I have this with me, I cannot be defeated…for sure, I WILL succeed…"
"By the way, my lord, I have bought our newest recruits in to demonstrate their prowess. But first I just want to tell you that Bo-bobo has an ally that wishes to rebel with him," said Yuko.
"Oh, really? Who is this person?"
"Well, when Bo-bobo was walking to Crystal Town, his companion, who he was carrying due to her injuries, was a teenage girl…seemed about sixteen…mid-height, white skin, a black mage, and…pink hair-"
"Pink hair you say!?" Softon immediately leapt forth into the conversation when Yuko said "pink hair."
"Why, yes Your Superlativeness. Why so shocked?"
Softon held himself back and re-positioned himself. "…no reason…so, who were those new recruits you were talking of?"
"There's no need to wonder, Lord Softon."
The duo fell into surprise, hearing a voice come from nowhere, and looked around to see where it came from, until…
"HAI-YAAAAH!!"
In a flash, four figures leapt toward Softon and the witch, like ninjas, landing impeccably and silently on the floor below. The five figures were dressed like ninja, all of their outfits consisting of pants that puffed out at the bottom, and collared sleeveless shirts with exposed midriffs. The typical ninja weapons, which consisted of kodachis, shuriken, kunai, needles, and such, were all supplied to each of them, while each of them also had a unique weapon of their own.
(Note: This team, which mirrors the Koopa Brothers from the game, is played by the Neo Maruhage Academy's Big 4. For images and story, go to Hajike Festival, my homepage, go to the "Manga" forum, go to the post labeled "manga scans," click on "Shinsetsu Volume 3," and their images are near the mid-to end of the album. For info on them, go to Bo-bobo Wikia, or something like that. The info on Wikia can be found in the "Other Stuff" forum, and is labled "Bo-bobo Wikia." The direct link is there, and they are under "Ramen High School and Holy Spaghetti Academy." Wikia has more accurate info on Bo7 than Wikipedia, just to tell you.)
The quartet then faced toward the witch and the wizard, and began to speak/pose in a superhero sentai fashion.
"Zuno!" announced the teenage boy, who had spiked black hair, wore glasses, had the red-colored ninja outfit with a dragon on the back, and was the apparent leader of the team.
"Melo!" shouted the teenage female of the group, who had black hair tied in a polka-dotted ribbon, and wore the black-colored ninja outfit with a cherry blossom on the back.
"Mel" yelled the male with a melon for a head, who wore the yellow ninja outfit with the element symbols on the back.
"ZK-3333" cried the male who had a cat-shaped head that was boxed with a banana on top, who were the green ninja outfit with two blades clashing on the back.
"Together…we are…the Zanmetsu-Gan Ninjas!! And we are the strongest, fastest, coolest ninjas EVER!!" A display of red and white lights streamed around them, like in any hero introduction in an anime, followed by background music.
Softon stared at them with doubt and disbelief. "Uhhh…Yuko? Are you sure that these guys can qualify as my henchmen?" Softon said in a half-whisper.
"Psshaw! Get real, Lord Softon! We heard about that Fairie guy, and, well, he seemed like nothin'! We ain't like that wimpy asshole. We work as a team, and as they say, united we stand, divided we fall!" Zuno, the lead ninja, said cockily.
"Well, that's fine and everything. Do any of you have any special moves that you can use to dispose of Sir Bo-bobo with?"
"Of course." A deep male voice said from across the room. The man looked as that of a scary pedophile, wearing a ninja outfit, and yet it resembled more like baby attire (Played by Babuu). "You see, my dear workers can do it all, because of their teamwork. They have yet to fail me, you know."
"Ah, Master Babuu, head of Ninja Squad 300X. I've heard about you. You are the one that nearly wiped out the Onyx Region with your all-powerful ninja team, no? And I hear that you are quite the ninja yourself." Softon said.
"Aww…go on…" Babuu said, blushing.
"Is it true that you're also forty years old, a virgin, homosexual, and a pedophile?" asked Yuko. Babuu began to boil over in rage, but was held back by his workers.
"Well, Master Babuu, it seems that your best team has a move they would like to show us. If it isn't too much trouble…"
"Say no more." Babuu said, raising his hand. He turned to the ninja quartet. "Okay Zanmetsu-Gan Ninjas, it's time to show Lord Softon your best move! Are you ready?"
"Yes, Babuu-sensei!"
"All right! Ready…set…GO!"
The ninja quartet launched their move, which was shown in a flurry of bright light and magnificent power off-screen. Softon gazed at the move in awe, watching the fluid grace and power of the teenagers (?) shine through. When the team was finished, Softon applauded.
"That was magnificent! I think that Sir Bo-bobo's chances of surviving that is about as equal as a snowball that landed in the flames of Hell. There is no doubt that Sir Bo-bobo will finally get out of the way of my plan!" The ninjas beamed at Softon's compliment.
"By the way my ninja team, about the High Spirit you guys were guarding…is there anyone guarding it now?" Softon asked. The celebration immediately ended, as the five ninjas fell into silence.
"Well…ummm…no one is currently guarding the spirit, your majesty…Babuu said sheepishly. Uhh…we're all here, and so…"
"YOU IDIOTS!! USE YOUR HEADS!! GO BACK TO THAT GODDAMN FORTRESS AND GUARD THAT SPIRIT RIGHT NOW!!" Softon screamed loudly, loud enough to make the room shake and for Zuno's glasses to crack. The ninjas immediately dashed off.
"Well my lord, I do not think that Bo-bobo and his companion will be causing any more trouble for the night. May I retire to bed?" Yuko asked, giving out a sleepy yawn.
"Do whatever you want."
"Thank you. Goodnight." Yuko left the room. Softon then got into his sleepwear, snuggled into bed, and thought, before drifting off.
"You're alive…oh, thank God you're alive!"
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The evening bells of Crystal Town rang, as the night life began to bloom forth. The people were running their normal routines, yet there was still worry in the air, for the kidnapping of Princess Patches seemed to have shaken up the citizens' lives. Yet the air was clear and fine, as Sir Bo-bobo walked into town. Everyone looked at him with relief, happiness, and hope. The town gatekeeper (Played by Kappa) ran up to him.
"Oh, Sir Bo-bobo! It's been weeks since we've seen you! We all thought you were dead!" Kappa said in relief.
"If I had a nickel every time I heard that one…" Bo-bobo said to himself. "Kappa-san. How's the town been without me?"
"Everything's been running okay, but it's been terrifying without you! Princess Patches is kidnapped! The kingdom is thrust into turmoil! The news is spreading fast. Chaos is erupting from every corner. The Dark Wizard Softon will surely cause the kingdom's downfall! Sir Bo-bobo, he must be defeated!" Kappa kept on talking like a television announcer. Bo-bobo smacked him in the head with a base fiddle to shut him up.
"Listen! I'm gonna save the Don Kingdom, that's for sure. But who's gonna say that I'll save that greedy princess of ours?" Bo-bobo said bluntly. Kappa gasped, but realized he was right. Princess Patches was probably a thousand times greedier than the Fairie King, or at least that's what Bo-bobo thought, after seeing the green-haired man.
"Well, all that aside, I think you need to rest up, Sir Bo-bobo. You and your friend here look exhausted. By the way, your buddy managed to escape from the castle. He's waiting for you at home, and damn, was he worried about you! All of the stores are open until midnight or later, so you should go and get what you need."
"Thanks buddy!" Sir Bo-bobo waved goodbye to the gatekeeper and ran towards the black ebony gate near the library that was next to the town gate. Bo-bobo opened the gates, and saw his purple nose hair friend singing in the moonlight rather out of tune.
"Hmmm…I wonder if Sir Bo-bobo's alright…I'm so worried…" The nose hair began to pout after he finished singing, but he soon smiled again when he saw Bo-bobo coming right to him! He immediately sprung forth and landed on top of his friend, hugging him to death. Bo-bobo ended his advances by punching him with a spiked iron glove, screaming "Finland!"
"Aaggh…why do you always get this way…anyway, welcome home, Bo-bobo! Are you all right?"
"I'm fit as a fiddle." Bo-bobo then looked at the sleeping Beauty in his arms. "But my new friend here isn't. Could you take care of her while I do some shopping? Perhaps put her to bed and things like that?"
"Sure thing. Don't worry, I won't do anything to her. The nurses are visiting right now, so they can change her clothes."
"Good. And yeah, you better not try anything…" Bo-bobo said as a threat, shoving a pistol down his friend's throat! His friend ran off screaming as Bo-bobo went into town.
Bo-bobo went to all the shops in town, from Crystal grocery for food and items run by the friendly Crystal Soup Alien (Played by…Guess Who), to the town's hotel, to the post office run by Servicewoman and Serviceman, and he even visited the homes of others to see if they were all right. He also made a stop at the town garden to see the lovely gardener, LOVER'S BLOSSOM (Played by LOVE, where the all caps are a part of her name). Bo-bobo then noticed something odd near the path that lead to the east. Four suspicious-looking KoPatches were blocking the path. Bo-bobo stepped toward them.
"I think that you should stop blocking that path and let others through, you know," said Sir Bo-bobo with firmness.
"But we want to protect the people," said the suspicious red KoPatch.
"And besides, that road is dangerous…I don't think that we should let people go out there," said the suspicious black KoPatch.
"Nope. No go," said the suspicious yellow KoPatch.
"Sorry, but no," said the suspicious green KoPatch.
Bo-bobo simply walked away at this point, but looked back at them in suspicion. He then noticed the gates that lead to where Princess Patches' Castle was, and then hurried back home to fetch Beauty.
Back at the house, the nurse with the yellow dress (from the introduction) was giving Beauty some medicine. Bo-bobo noticed that Beauty, now wearing a long white sleeveless shirt, had reddened cheeks.
"Oh, Bo-bobo…how are you…" Beauty said a bit weakly. She collapsed on the bed after finishing her medicine.
"She's grown a bit of a fever from doing that ice spell. It was a very high-level spell, and a lot of spells that are in the Grecian language often put a lot of bad tension and pain on a mage that isn't fully developed yet." The nurse rubbed Beauty's head as she slept.
"Oh, dear…and I needed her to come with me to Starlight Hill Summit tonight…" Bo-bobo said in sadness. The moment he said that, however, Beauty shot up from her sleep, looking overly exhausted, and began to get up and walk around, despite stumbling a few times.
"You need to go to Starlight Hill Summit, Bo-bobo? I'm fine…I can go with you…" Beauty said with weakness and tiredness in her voice.
"Beauty, I think you should stay here…besides, the High Spirits wanted to talk to me personally."
"All the more reason for me to go with you!" Beauty said with some spark. She put on her cloak, and walked out the door, waiting for Bo-bobo. Bo-bobo sighed, put on his pajamas and robe, and began walking toward the castle with Beauty.
Bo-bobo slowly opened the castle door, and Beauty followed him inside. All they saw that was left of Patches' Castle was nothing but a complete wreck. There was a giant hole in the ground where the castle once was, with a fallen tree nearby and bricks and rubble surrounding it. The kingdom's official flag stood broken on the remains, and the beautiful fountain was now broken, and the water inside was silty and brackish. One lone particular pickle being stood near the giant hole, looking out at the stars.
"Ah, what a lovely night…the stars are shining like they always do, and yet, it's as if they are not shining at all…why is that?" the pickle spoke like a poet.
"It must be because of the princess and the spirits' disappearances. Because the two heads of our kingdom and world are gone, the stars in the sky seem sad and lonely, don't they?" Beauty replied to Pickly's description. He hopped in surprise when he saw her there.
"I think you have a point, Beauty. Without the spirits or the princess, nothing seems happy at all." Bo-bobo said, taking Beauty by the hand and walking away with her.
"Wait!" Pickly shouted.
"What is it?"
"Can I…can I join you? Please!?" Pickly got on his knees and begged.
"Sorry Pickly, but you're not allowed to come along." Bo-bobo said bluntly, leaving the pickle in shock. He fell to the ground in tears as Bo-bobo and Beauty walked toward the summit.
The feeling of the area began to change, as Bo-bobo and Beauty crossed into the next area. The flowers had become much more crystal-like, and the ground grass was indigo in color. Stars could be seen shooting in the sky.
"Oh, Bo-bobo…this place has a very mystical feeling to it…we must be getting near the summit…" said Beauty, who nearly fell over from her fever with Bo-bobo catching her. "I think you're right…" said Bo-bobo, as they kept moving foreward. Within seconds, they had fully reached into Starlight Hill Summit, where a glimmering hill summit stood up under the starry sky. A powerful, sacred presence took place in the air, filling anyone who breathed it in with a rejuvenating spirit. The two took a moment to gaze at the hill.
"So this is Starlight hill Summit…it's more amazing than I imagined…" said Sir Bo-bobo, who began to walk up the summit with Beauty, picking up a crystal Orbis Piece along the way. "I wonder where that black-robed spirit said he'll be meeting me..."
Bo-bobo reached the top of the summit, where a giant carving of a magic circle was engraved in the ground, with nine circles surrounded it, and a giant tenth circle stood in its center. Beauty was able to make out of a blurry figure that was on the top of the summit-the same High Spirit from Emerald Village-Umbrae.
"Bo-bobo, I think that one of the High Spirits is right here! Look!" Beauty pointed to the silent spirit. However, Bo-bobo didn't listen, and kept on looking with a dumb face. He tried everything-from launching a particular odd-looking man into the sky to digging into the ground.
"BO-BOBO! THE SAME HIGH SPIRIT FROM YOUR DREAM IS RIGHT HERE!!" Beauty shouted. Bo-bobo squeaked in fear and ran right over. He noticed that the spirit resembled more a ghost, particularly because he was so dim.
"Why is that? Beauty asked. I can see right through him…"
There is a reason for that. Allow us to explain for you, young woman of the Emerald Region.
The High Spirit then backed away, and began to introduce himself. Bo-bobo and Beauty positioned themselves on the circle in the middle, as the spirit placed himself on the northernmost circle.
I believe we have met before, Sir Bo-bobo. As I have said earlier, I am Umbrae, leader of the nine High Spirits that protect Ashura. And tonight, I have something drastically important to tell you.
After Umbrae spoke, eight other spirits, all ghostly themselves, appeared around the magical circle. Beauty's eyes widened in amazement.
We are the nine High Spirits. The spirits said in unison. One by one they began to speak, starting with Umbrae, the Spirit of Shadows.
Several weeks ago…our peaceful Heaven of Gloria was invaded and run down by the Dark Wizard Softon. During his invasion, he stole Gloria Heaven's most prized possession: The Delphinus Crystal. That crystal has the power to grant all the wishes in the world, and it can defy any form of earthly logic, such as resurrection of the dead and granting invincibility. If the crystal is in the hands of someone like the wizard, there is no telling what chaos might fall the Don Kingdom and beyond!
It was then Aqua, the Spirit of Water's turn to talk.
Normally, we can grant whatever wish any person in the world desires, providing they have been a good soul, and if the wish itself will do good. However, we have had problems with this wizard before. Good as he was, his wishes were always selfish, such as, "I want Sir Bo-bobo to be destroyed," or, "I want to take over this kingdom for the sake of the people." As good as some of them sound, they are still selfish, and we spirits ignore these wishes. We then decided to stop granting Softon's wishes, and it was then that he decided to take us over.
Next up was Terra, the Earth Spirit.
The evil wizard has since then been relentlessly hurting others and enslaving them and trying to take over the regions of the Don Kingdom. He also kidnapped the princess for unknown purposes. Because of our current state, we cannot even touch him. If Softon continues using the crystal for bad, it's inevitable that the kingdom is doomed.
Then came Aerealis, the Wind Spirit.
This evil needs to end once and for all, and peace must be returned to the kingdom! If not, there could be other dangers seeking out the crystal as well. We need your help, Sir Bo-bobo!
Next to talk was the Ice Spirit, Glaciales.
Sadly, you are nowhere close to possessing the strength that Softon harbors at this time. It is vital that you train and study hard, so that you can gain tons of Star Points and keep on leveling up. And don't forget to check your equipment every now and then, too.
The spirit who spoke next was the Thunder Spirit, Fulguralis.
We spirits are in jeopardy, and not only is Ashura in trouble, but the Heaven of Gloria is also in danger. Without us and the Delphinus Crystal, the spirits who have undeveloped powers cannot grant wishes, and most of those spirits are but mere children. It is also because of the crystal's disappearance, the spirit children that are born in the Pearl Region cannot rise to the sky. So as you can see, the Heaven of Gloria is also in peril…
The next to talk was Obscuri, the Darkness Spirit.
Once we spirits are together again, we can unite our powers and succeed against Softon's advances, but to do so, we need to be united in Gloria Heaven with the crystal. Now, Bo-bobo, this is the time that you must come and save us from Softon's troops. Once you rescue us, we will lend our powers to you. You see…we have been imprisoned by Softon with the Delphinus Crystal…we need to be rescued by you! That is a part of your mission, Sir Bo-bobo.
The next speaker was Lucis, Spirit of Light.
Peace is needed to keep Ashura running. There are worlds beyond us that seek the comfort and luck that Ashura possesses. If Princess Patches is not returned either, there will be Hell to pay…and having the crystal missing makes it worse…there is an entity that lurks through Ashura, and as I said, there WILL be consequences…
Finally, the Fire Spirit, Ignis, was ready to speak.
Sir Bo-bobo, I-
The spirits began to fade, almost disappearing. They were able to show up clearer again, but began fading again.
Alas…we have almost depleted all of our power talking to you...like Obscuri had said, we are not actually here talking to you…all you see is a mere illusion…we are trying to communicate with you via our prison locations…the point of these messages is…you must come save us, and everyone else…
The spirits' voices grew fainter and fainter, fading and fading still. Umbrae began to speak again.
Sir Bo-bobo…we spirits are in need of your help…and you must rescue Princess Patches…this world must be kept safe…please, Sir Bo-bobo, please…
The spirits then disappeared altogether. Beauty and Bo-bobo looked at each other with worry.
"Oh, Bo-bobo…this is more serious than I thought…oh, I hope that Princess Patches is alright…" Bo-bobo nodded his head and looked to the sky, gazing at the stars, which began to dim.
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As the night fell, Princess Patches slowly paced around her over-elaborate bedroom, crying in sadness, with a handkerchief between her teeth.
"Sniffle…Bo-bobo's probably hurt…everyone's been imprisoned…and the High Spirits are…oh, the whole Don Kingdom will be destroyed if everything keeps on going the way it is…oh, if only someone could help me…" Patches slumped to the floor onto her pink carpeting, but sprung back up when the door opened. Softon and Yuko, still in night attire, walked into the room, yawning.
"Yawn…well well, how are we tonight, Princess Patches? I hope you're comfortable, as you watch me take down your precious kingdom. Your subjects must be in great pain because their wishes aren't being granted!" Softon laughed as he let out another yawn.
"YOU BASTARD!! NOW WHO WILL I TAX IF YOU DESTROY MY KINGDOM!? WHAT WILL I DO ABOUT THE CHURRO-CHIWUKAN HOUSE!! AND WHAT ABOUT THE NEW DRESS I WAS SUPPOSED TO GET TOMORROW!!" Patches screeched and began to play an accordion extremely out of tune in anger.
"Listen Patches. This kingdom has no need for you, and neither do we. I suggest you enjoy your stay, as I flatten Bo-bobo. You see, princess, as long as I have the Delphinus Crystal with me, no one can touch me, so you'd best give up now." Softon let out a third yawn.
"If you need anything, give us a holler, but not at midnight, okay? Besides, what did you need us for?" asked Yuko.
"Uhh…I forgot…"
The witch and wizard collapsed. "YOU FORGOT!?"
"Oh! Now I remember! Can you get me out of this place?" Patches said after putting a creepy innocent smile on her face. All she got was a laugh from Softon. "Idiot. Would any bad guy in an RPG ever let his princess hostage go? Gee, you really are stupid…"
"How dare you!" Patches screamed.
"Well, we've talked long enough, I imagine. Don't cause too much trouble, Patches. Good night." Yuko and Softon left the room, leaving Patches alone again.
"Oh, please…if only someone can help me…"
/Knock knock!/
Patches turned around, hearing knocking sounds at the pair of glass doors that lead to a balcony next to his bed. A small, white floating object knocked on the doors again. Patches walked over, opened the doors, and in came a flying white chibi like creature that held a wand and bore fairy wings (Played by Dengaku-man). Patches gasped at the little creature, as cute music played in the background.
"Hello there, Princess Patches! My name is Dengaku-man, and I have come from Gloria Heaven to grant your wish!" the fairy spirit said happily.
"EEEEEEK! Rapist!" Patches screamed, spiking the fairy with a spiked hammer.
"I…I'm not here to rape you! What does 'rape' mean anyway!?" the fairy shouted.
"Oh…I see. You're a spirit child. No wonder." Patches said. "But why do you want to grant me a wish?" Patches asked.
"I heard your pleas for help earlier, and now I want to help! So what is your wish? And just to tell you, as a spirit, I cannot grant selfish wishes…"
Damn, there goes the plan to get my dress or establish the Churro-Chiwukan Bucket…Patches thought. "Ummm…okay, how about this? Can you get the Delphinus Crystal back from Softon?" Patches asked.
Dengaku-man fidgeted in nervousness. "Umm…that sounds like a scary task…I don't have the power strong enough to take on Softon if I needed to…I'm sorry…could you perhaps ask for something that a small spirit like me could do?"
"Well, could you perhaps take me away from here? I want to make my jerkoff subjects eat their words so that I can help them."
Dengaku-man fidgeted again. "Uhhh…I don't really have teleportation powers either…I'm sorry. I just got called up to the sky five days ago. I can't grant a wish as big as that yet. I'm really sorry…" Dengaku-man began to cry. "I guess I'm not much help, huh?"
"It's okay. Don't be sad, little guy." Patches thought for a moment, and then had an idea. "Oh! Dengaku-man! I just thought of something! Could you perhaps give this to Sir Bo-bobo?" asked the princess, giving an orb-shaped crystal pendant, which had a star inside.
"Oh, this is the Crystal Star, isn't it? Okay, Princess Patches! I will deliver this to Sir Bo-bobo immediately!" the fairy cheered. He then flew out the window, into the night, seeking Bo-bobo with happy eyes.
"Oh, wait Dengaku-man! Please give Bo-bobo this message!" Patches handed a piece of paper to Dengaku-man.
"Of course!" said Dengaku-man. He flew away again, into the dimming stars.
Princess Patches then followed the fairy, and gazed into the night, praying silently.
"Bo-bobo…where are you…"
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Bo-bobo began walking back to his house from the summit, looking both weary and exhausted. Beauty was in his arms, sleeping and breathing out a little due to fever. He kept on thinking about what the spirits had told him, when a small flying object bonked him in the head.
"What the hell was that!?" Bo-bobo shouted, preparing Beauty's body as a weapon, holding her out like a spear at the poor fairy Dengaku-man. He began to tremble in fear.
"Kyaa! I'm so sorry! I'm just in a huge rush and everything, so-" he cut himself off, looking at Bo-bobo's face, and began to cheer and fly about in the air.
"Yaaay! I found you, Sir Bo-bobo! I found you! I found you-AAACK!" Dengaku-man stopped cheering when Bo-bobo slammed him to the ground.
"What do you want with me!?" Bo-bobo shouted. Dengaku-man struggled off the ground.
"I…I'm Dengaku-man, a fairy child from Gloria Heaven, and I have a message from Princess Patches! She wanted to give you this!" Dengaku-man pulled out the Crystal Pendant and handed to Bo-bobo.
"What's this?"
"This is the Crystal Pendant! It allows you to use the Action Command in battle! Your attacks will become stronger, and you can defend yourself better!" the fairy explained.
"Sounds like something useful! Thanks, little fairy!" Bo-bobo exclaimed, putting the pendant around his neck.
"Your welcome! I also have a message from Her Highness herself," said the fairy, handing Bo-bobo the piece of paper Patches had. He opened the piece of paper, skimming it through.
Sir Bo-bobo, my dearest.
I just want to tell you that I'm sorry for acting like a jackass after all this time, and I am also all right. You don't have to worry about me, buddy!
Princess Patches
"Well, thank you again, Dengaku-man! Bo-bobo said again. I hope we cross paths again someday."
"Don't worry, we will! Princess Patches wished for me to help you, which I will do! But for now, I must return to Her Highness' side! See you later, Sir Bo-bobo!" the fairy cheered happily before flying away, getting hit by a giant blimp along the way.
"Awww…what a great little guy…" Bo-bobo began walking back home again, turning in for the night.
Next Day…
Beauty woke up at the nip of the morning sun, which shone in the guest bedroom at the hour of nine. She was able to move normal again, and her fever was gone. She quietly dressed herself, prepared herself some breakfast in the kitchen, and was soon greeted by Bo-bobo thereafter.
"Hmm…what's for grub?"
"Potato cakes and breakfast toad-in-the-hole! My specialty!" Beauty handed him a plate of the two things she cooked. Bo-bobo ate the whole thing in one gulp-along with the plate itself-and burped. "That was awesome."
"Thank you!"
The two of them soon left the house and went into town to seek where to head out first. Their journey was about to begin, and they were raring to go.
"But where do we go first? The High Spirits never told us where they were imprisoned…" Bo-bobo said. Beauty began to think herself, and then got an idea.
"Oh! I heard that a wizard named Merlon lives here in this town! He's an oracle I hear. He can see into the future and predict peoples' paths…there aren't many mages that don't know about him, apparently." Beauty said. "I've only been on several brief trips to this town, but I think that he lives on a house with a spinning fishcake-shaped roof…" The duo then turned to a large blue house that had a smiling white fishcake that spun counter-clockwise on its roof. The two of them walked up to the door and knocked.
"Merlon is out!" boomed a voice from within.
"Ummm…I also heard that he's not very social either…let's try again…" said Beauty, knocking on the door more softly.
"I'm telling you dammit that Merlon is out!!" boomed that same voice again.
"Okay, this is beginning to piss me off…" Bo-bobo hissed. He slammed on the door with a glass lamp, screaming for Merlon to come out.
"FOR THE LAST F--ING TIME, MERLON IS OUT!!" A man in a cloak opened the door, knocking out both Bo-bobo and Beauty! He looked down, saw the two unconscious people, and jumped back in shock.
"Oh my god…what have I done!?" he dragged their bodies into his house, and immediately woke them up by snapping his fingers. They both shot up, looking around at where they were. The room they were in was mainly a shaded, sparkling blue-purple wall with a small fortune-telling table in the center. On top of the table was a clear crystal orb.
"Please forgive me for my behavior. I am Hanpen L. Fishcake, otherwise known as Merlon, the Great Seer. Welcome to my home, Sir Bo-bobo and friend." The seer lifted off the hood of his blue cloak, revealing his fishcake head (Played by Hanpen/General Lee Fishcake).
"Kyaaah! The seer has fishcake for a head!" Beauty screamed/freaked out.
"Yeah, I know. Anyway, Sir Bo-bobo, what brings you to my home today?" Merlon asked.
"Well, you see, I have this misson to-"
"Say no more. I already know. You need to save the High Spirits, and you want to know where your path lies to begin your journey. I have already predicted this. I know exactly where you must go. But first, I have a story to tell. Please listen carefully." Bo-bobo and Beauty nodded their heads, sat down and began to listen.
"Well, okay…here goes…it all began years ago, when I was still a young boy, training to become a Magi…………………………."
Several hours later…
"……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. and that's everything to it. That is why your mission is so important. Hear me out, if you even fail just once-" Merlon cut himself off, noticing that while Beauty was listening, Bo-bobo was dead asleep. A vein grew on the seer's head.
"ARE YOU LISTENING TO ME!!" Merlon screamed, waking Bo-bobo up.
"Uh…wha? Ummm…could you repeat that? I fell asleep as soon as you started…" Bo-bobo said drowsily. Merlon grew even more enraged, but let it go.
"The point is that I can help you stop the apocalypse that may befall this world, now that the Delphinus Crystal is stolen. And if you're wondering where the first High Spirit is, he is imprisoned in the 300X Fortress that stands near the boarder of the Sapphire Region and the Alexandrite Region in the east, home of the "Maho Kaze Forces Squad." I also saw that the members of that squad were kidnapped by the 300X Ninja Team, which means you have another group to save as well. I wish you luck on your mission, Sir Bo-bobo." Merlon sat back down in silence. Bo-bobo and Beauty walked out the door and were ready to head out, when they saw a small riot come from the path that led to the Sapphire Region. The same weird-looking KoPatches from last night were blocking the path still.
"I'm telling you, it's dangerous out there," said the red KoPatch.
"You'll die if you go there," said the black KoPatch.
"Nope. Definitely a no-go," said the yellow KoPatch.
"Absolutely no," said the green KoPatch.
"This is weird…" Beauty pondered. "Why would they be blocking the path like that?"
"Because they want no one to rescue the High Spirit imprisoned at the 300X Fortress, which whom they are members of!" Merlon, who appeared out of nowhere, exclaimed. Everyone began to clear out, as Merlon confronted the KoPatches.
"I'm telling you, you can't go out there!" exclaimed the red KoPatches.
"Take off!" said the black KoPatches.
"Hmmm…you're not really KoPatches, are you? KoPatches are normally light in color, but you guys are as dark as night…" Merlon said, staring at their darkened colors.
"Huh!? What are you talking about? We're just normal KoPatches, hanging out 'n all…" the red said nervously. Merlon wasn't fooled for a second. He pulled out his staff, which was made of clear crystal and had a giant amber cube prism at the top entwined by silver, and shouted,
"REVEAL YOURSELVES!!"
A magical power focused into the amber cube. Suddenly, amber-colored lightning shot forth, revealing the KoPatches to actually be the Zanmetsu-Gan Ninjas!
"AAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHH!!" The ninjas screamed in pain.
"Just as I suspected! You're the Zanmetsu-Gan Ninjas! You must've been assigned to guard one of the High Spirits, huh? Well, you won't get away with this!" Merlon shouted.
"Blast! We've been had! Melo! Mel! ZK-3333! Retreat!" Zuno commanded. The quartet then shot back toward the east.
"Filthy cowards…they're disgusting…" Merlon said in disgust.
"I'll say…they have a High Spirit with them! Let's head out now, Bo-bobo!" Beauty shouted.
"Yeah! Let's begin the mission I was given to do!" Bo-bobo shouted himself. He and Beauty then walked out of Crystal Town, into the east, with the people cheering behind them. Merlon looked at the two heroes.
"Good luck, both of you…please save our kingdom and come back in one piece!" he said before returning to his house.
Within the cheering crowd was also that same suspicious figure again…
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End of Prologue!
-Hah! I told ya! Sorry for the delay again…
Chapter 1 will be coming your way soon! Can Bo-bobo and Beauty save one of the High Spirits from the 300X Ninjas? Read on and find out!
FOOTNOTES
-The 300X Ninjas are a pun on 300X, which is the year Bo7 is set in (In the original Japanese)
-"Maho Kaze" means "Magic Wind" (Japanese)
-For those of you who have read Shinsetsu, you may recall that Zanmetsu-Gan is the name of the pill that empowers the soldiers of the Neo Maruhage Empire.
OPERATION: POUND THE GROUND: START!!