Pirate101 III- To Monquista
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Chapter 8- Diablo Cut
Dona Angela's anchors fell outside of Diablo Cut. The pirates jumped out of the ship and started to stroll into the enormous cavern. To the right, the was a Monquistan ship with a dead monkey next to it. They walked around the cave.
"So, where do we find the Paw?" James asked, "I wouldn't risk the ship, we don't know what we'll find there."
Old Scratch waved his wand, "I an' I ask dead monkey where Monkey Paw is."
The Undead Monquistador stood up slowly, "Where am I?" He noticed the pirates, "W-what do you want?"
"The Paw! Where be it?!" Ratbeard asked angrily, making the monkey jump out of his skin.
He pointed to the cave opposite them, "Moresco and his two younger brothers- Martin and Mendez- ventured into The Cavern of the Crescent Moon. It's dangerous after the Paw did it's work, be careful Pirate!"
The pirates saw a carving straight in front of them. It was all in Monquistan.
Alfonso slowly walked up to it and translated, "Beware, travellers, this is the resting place of The Monkey's Paw, a demonic item that you probably won't want or need. If you do, however, then listen to the tale. Moresco Valvida, legend of St. Bonobo's Abbey, found the Paw and made an impure wish. He wished for the great power of flight, the power that makes him and his knights above, literally above, all others. Instead, they sprouted demon's wings and turned a ghastly colour of red and orange. Martin Valvida, Moresco's younger brother, wished for himself and his Monquistadors to rise from their graves when they die. However, when they did this, their skin, muscles and eyes fell from their bones and they are proved to die when the skeletal monkeys are killed. Now they are simple skeletons wearing armour, though they have boosted in physical power. Myself, Mendez Valvida- youngest of the Valvida Brothers, also made an impure wish. I wished to command the demons of the lakes, rivers and ponds. A great sea monster rose from the deep and did exactly as I commanded- for about two minutes. After that, I lost control of him and he now lurks in the deep parts of this cavern. I now guard the Paw, testing anyone who wishes to gain it. If you wish to find me, defeat my brothers and release their hurt souls to Purgatory. In proof of what you have done, collect something from their corpses that would belong to them and them only. Also, destroy Mar Bestia, the sea demon I summoned. Bring me his purple scale along with the keepsakes of my brothers. Good luck, Reader."
"Well, I suppose we're gonna have to find these Valvida Monquistadors," Bonnie Anne said.
"But how are we supposed to know which monkey is the one we're looking for?" Birgus asked.
Oscar smiled, "I was a knight belonging to Don Jaime Valvida. I have worked for Moresco, Martin and Mendez each for two years before I became a servant of Gortez the Dishonourable, I'd recognise them."
"I an' I glad your sister bring 'im on 'er crew, Captain my Captain," Old Scratch said.
The pirates walked further and further until they came across a thick wall with an entrance to an underwater lake.
"I say, it's a dead end, Captain," Emmett said glumly as he turned to go back the way we came.
"No it's not," Bonnie Anne replied firmly, "In that underwater lake dwells the sea monster we're looking for. But we can't breathe underwater."
"Water Moles breathe below surface," Nanu Nanu said proudly.
Romba nodded, "Very true. Heard Shinobi can hold breath for long time."
James smiled, "Nothing gets past you about Ninja Pigs, does it Romba? Nanu Nanu, Romba and I will go down there and collect the scale we need."
The others nodded and the three dived into the water to find Mar Bestia. James and the Water Moles swam right to the bottom of the lake, where a huge sea monster was eating storm koi from MooShu. Nobody knows how he managed to get the koi, as he hardly ever leaves the lake. Mar Bestia turned around slowly and caught sight of James, Nanu Nanu and Romba. It roared and charged towards them. They barely dodged and James drew his wakizashi, as he needed a fast weapon or Mar Bestia would just stop his katana. James swam up closer to the surface and taunted Mar Bestia, who became angry and charged once again. James blocked with his wakizashi and tried to make a cut in the sea monster's skin to kill it, though the efforts were fruitless. James desperately attempted to stab the monster in a vital spot, but its skin was too tough. Mar Bestia leant back and raised his muscular arms to kill James in one shot. Nanu Nanu and Romba knew that there was, unfortunately, nothing they could do. Then, James noticed a scar on the monster's right hip. James pointed at the scar, whilst looking at the Water Moles. Romba understood and swam towards the monster. He stabbed Mar Bestia in the scar with his spear and pushed it through Mar Bestia's stomach, killing him. As the purple demon fell back into the deep, James quickly swam after it and ripped off a scale. They swam up to the surface desperately, as James was running out of breath. He started to go unconscious. He would die here. Suddenly, cold air hit his face, surprising him so much that he instantly came conscious. James felt a hard grip on his arm. Birgus Latro had pulled him out. He had forgotten that crabs in The Spiral could breathe underwater for a short three minutes- enough time to save him.
"Good to have ye back, Captain," Ratbeard said.
James nodded in reply, "Now," he said as he held up the scale, "Let's find the cursed monkeys. Cursed by the Paw, that is. Not that all monkeys are cursed and..."
Alfonso held up his hand, "I understand."
"Look at this part of the cavern, it's crawling with the disgusting smell of skeletons," Bonnie Anne said.
"I an' I kill the fox!" Old Scratch cried angrily as he waved his wand to summon some dead pirates.
"Um... except Scratch Baxter, of course!" Anne said regretfully.
Scratch nodded, "Ye be forgiven, Fox. I an' I guess me children be used to fight the dead monkeys."
James shrugged, "Saves us the trouble of getting past these rascals."
Oscar called out, "There! It's Martin Valvida!"
James looked to where the Crazy Monquistador was pointing. A dead monkey was standing at the back of the area, dressed like El Nebuloso was. Scratch raised his arm in a signal for his 'children' to attack the henchmen of Martin, while the others just simply walked through the battlefield to reach Martin Valvida, who was standing, quite impressed.
"You are clever, I'll give you that, Pirates," he said, "But you shall never defeat Martin Valvida!"
He drew his spear and charged at them. The spear was made of solid gold, with the Valvida family crest on it. James nodded to the others, who understood what the item they needed from Martin was. Birgus blocked with his long dagger, while Rebecca shot Martin with her sniper rifle. James threw down a smoke bomb and disappeared, much to Martin's confusion.
"I can see your strength, Martin Valvida," James said, his voice echoing from every direction, "You are physically more powerful than all of us put together, however you have no way to defend from Ninja Pig Skills. Checkmate."
A shuriken appeared from nowhere and struck Martin straight through his armour. During the moment of opening, James reappeared and chopped off Martin's head with his katana. Gaspard walked up and collected the spear.
"I have it Captain!" the guinea pig cried, "Now, let's find this Moresco troublemaker."
A red glow was about the next area, mainly because this part of the cavern was where Moresco Valvida and his Demon-Monkey soldiers resided.
"There he is," Oscar said, pointing to the Demon-Monkey that was sitting on a wooden throne, "Moresco Valvida."
The remaining skeletal pirates that survived the fight against the skeletal monkeys attacked the Demon-Monkeys, however, they soon all died out with few of the demons being killed. Moresco rose from his throne and sniffed the air. He smiled slyly and charged towards the pirates' hiding place. He started to attack.
"All we wanted was to fly home, but the Paw saw it as an evil wish!" the evil monkey said, "We go home now, the Monquisition will boil us to death! If we can't go home, then we'll make sure that you can't go home either!"
With a strong flap of his wings, Moresco blew away all of the weapons and knocked all of the pirates into the walls. Suddenly, an idea hit James. James started to laugh.
"What is so funny, Pirate?" Moresco asked angrily.
"You're such a fool, Moresco," James said simply, "If you're willing to promise not to hurt us, then I'll trust you. Anyone I trust, The Opposition trusts. You can join The Opposition and help them defeat Monquista and Valencia in the war. If they win, then they're bound to give you a good rank in Monquistan Society. What do you say? You won't have to be boiled and you can go home."
Moresco thought for a moment, "I'll accept the deal. I won't hurt you. But before you explain the other catch that you need, let me see Martin."
James was stuck, "Err... um... well. He, err- didn't accept our deal, so we, um- fought him and accidentally chopped off his head and killed him."
Emma clapped sarcastically, "Well done, Mr. Convincer. Well done. I'm sure he completely understands. I'll just go and run to get our weapons to BEAT HIM UP, as he will hate our guts and try to kill us."
"Oh, Ok. I understand," Moresco replied, "I'll just make a memorial tombstone when I return to St. Bonobo's Abbey."
"WHAT?!" Emma shouted, surprised.
"Leave it, Emma," James said, "It's good this way. Now, the other catch. I'm surprised you managed to figure out I wanted something else. I want something of yours that proves I have defeated you, so we can fool Mendez and take The Monkey's Paw, the real reason we came here."
Moresco nodded, "Take my ring. Mendez is in the part of the cavern. Take two lefts and you're practically there."
James thanked Moresco and told him that he would meet him by Dona Angela and the pirates walked to find Mendez and take the Paw back to Zenda.