Pirate101 III- To Monquista

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Chapter 7- Search for the Paw

Alfonso waited anxiously aboard Dona Angela, awaiting Monkey-James and the others. Soon, they boarded the ship and went down below to see the others after returning to their original forms.

"The one who took The Monkey's Paw was Moresco Valvida- eldest son of Don Jaime Valvida," James began, "It's a start but we need to know where he took the Paw."

"Jaime was the Lord of St. Bonobo's Abbey until Queen Anna took over the island for The Opposition," Oscar said, "Moresco probably took it there."

James nodded, "What did you find, Alfonso?"

Alfonso nervously stood up, shaking, "Deacon has signed an alliance contract with Fernando on Kane's behalf. Valencia is at war with The Opposition."

Everyone gasped in horror. The Opposition could defeat Monquista quite easily, but against Valencia they are nothing. They needed the Pirate Haven to fight against the Armada.

"W-what were the terms?" James asked nervously, "Kane always has terms when allying with other nations in a war."

"To..." Alfonso said extremely anxiously, "To bring us in. Specifically you, Capitán."

James stared down at the floor and when he looked up again, he said, "I have a feeling that this is going to be a war that most nations of the Spiral will be involved in. That's why we're gonna need the Paw. We get the Paw, Avery allies with The Opposition and Puerto Mico, we can drive Monquista out of Skull Island. We may even be able to get Marleybone on our side at some point. If we do, then we have the upper hand, though we may not win."

"Any probabilities?" Bex asked.

James nodded, "How things are looking at the moment, considering every possibility of the War, without The Monkey's Paw, the probability of The Opposition winning is ten percent. With the Paw, the chance of winning is twenty percent. With the Pirate Haven and Puerto Mico on our side, the chance raises to twenty-five percent. It's fifty-fifty if we get Marleybone with us too. That's how strong Valencia is."

Emma smiled with the little hope she had, "I knew you could do something when it came to mathematics."

James shrugged, "Well, I am a Privateer. I ought to know things that have something to do with a war strategy. Now, on to St. Bonobo's Abbey!"

Dona Angela docked at St. Bonobo's Abbey. It was easier to get around Tierra Primata Skyway with a Monquistan ship. The pirates got off James' new ship and walked to the palace, to find Queen Anna sitting on a sofa.

"I assume you are Red Jim, the Fleet Admiral of The Opposition's fleet," she said in the normal Monquistan accent.

James nodded, "Yes, yes I am. I'm here to find something out that could help The Opposition in the war against Monquista and Valencia. It's called The Monkey's Paw. In order to find it, I need to find Moresco Valvida. I came here to find him because Don Jaime Valvida once was the lord of this island."

Anna nodded, "I know not of where he is. I do know that his ship crashed between here and La Mancha, but only a true explorer could find out where it is. However, a member of The Opposition is that explorer and he recently found the ship. However, he died in Zenda and only told one person where the ship crashed- Queen Catherine. However, Fernando captured her and imprisoned her at the Summer Palace. Go there and capture the palace, and she will tell you where the Paw is."

James nodded and walked away with the others.

The pirates ran behind a bush. Monquistadors were around the area. James signalled for the others to attack them. James looked over the bush and saw that he wasn't needed. The Monquistadors were already on the floor, dead. James kicked the gate open, after oiling the edges and caught it before it hit the ground, in order to stop a very loud bang. James carefully placed the gate onto the grass. The pirates then circled the palace. James got out his kunai knives and climbed up the walls to find Queen Catherine. James knocked on the window and the female monkey opened it. James slid inside.

"The name's James Hawkins, Temporary Fleet Admiral of The Opposition's Navy," he said, "I'm here to capture this palace and ask you a question that will probably save the war for us."

Catherine nodded, "There are guards guarding my door. If you can take them out, then all that's left are the guards in Coronel Joaquin Murietta's Office. Once Coronel Joaquin is dead, the Monquistadors will surrender and we can execute the higher ranks, the braver ones and train and recruit the lower ranks, the more cowardly ones."

James agreed and threw two shuriken either side of the oak door. James rushed outside to find Joaquin's Office.

Joaquin sat calmly at his desk, writing papers, with guards surrounding him.

He sighed, "Alright then. I will fight you, though fighting is no longer fun because I am the strongest warrior in Monquista, though King Fernando couldn't trust my strength and gave me the boring job of a Coronel."

Joaquin stood up and unsheathed his rapier, "Prepare to die, Pirate. Guards, don't fight him. Just stop anyone else from interfering."

James unsheathed his katana, "You're taking me too lightly, Colonel."

Joaquin grimaced, "It's Coronel, learn to speak Monquistan, Ok? Marleybonian is such a boring language."

James charged at Joaquin and their swords clashed. James twisted the rapier around, but Joaquin effortlessly did the same. James swung down at Joaquin, but he just blocked and, without any effort whatsoever, threw James down onto the floor. He prepared to strike down at James until a dagger flew into the monkey's arm. Joaquin looked up to see that Alfonso alone had defeated all the guards in his office. The rigging monkey drew a second dagger and attacked Joaquin. Joaquin's pain in his arm had made him weak. It seemed that his weakness was a small injury, as he hasn't been hurt for years. Alfonso stabbed the weakened monkey in the chest and killed him. James smiled. Alfonso was more powerful than he thought. James and Alfonso walked out and met up with his crew and Queen Catherine.

"Si, The Opposition owns the palace," the female monkey said, "Now, what did you want to ask me?"

James asked her where Moresco's ship crashed.

"In Diablo Cut," she answered, "That's where Moresco Valvida's ship, Santo Mono, is."

"Thank you," James replied.

The pirates then boarded James' ship and started to sail to Diablo Cut.