Pirate101 Fanfic Story Chapter 11
Nicking spices from monkeys & rescuing a familiar friend
The Frogfather explained, with the assistance of his consiglieri, that what Danny asked of is a favour and a favour cannot be given – only exchanged. The Frogfather then continued "As it happens, I have a favour I need you to assist me with. The Moniquistans in their fort near Skull Island – The Presidio – have some very unique spices that I want… procured. If you do this favour for me, I'll see what I can do about yours." Danny nodded and he and his crew left Gullet and Jonah Town and headed off for The Presidio; Bonnie is given a turn at the helm while Danny is leaning on the mast and the rest of the crew are preparing for the raid. Suddenly, Danny remembered something from his childhood: (A young boy and a Guinea Pig in guard equipment arrived in Marleybone; the Guinea Pig looked distraught and the boy had recently cried, evident by tear marks going down his cheek. The Guinea Pig then stopped at a house near the town square and turned to the boy to speak to him. "Young Danny…" he began, "I'm leaving you in the care of this army veteran. I cannot take you where I'm going because I fear of putting you in danger." The young Danny then said "B-B-But… Mr De Vole… M-My parents…" The Guinea Pig grabbed his helmet and held it in front of his chest with one arm and placed a comforting hand on the young Danny's head with the other and said "I know Young Danny, I know. But don't let their demise slow you down; you're a resourceful, perspective kid. I'm sorry, but I have to go."*
Bonnie noticed tears coming down from Danny's eyes as she made port at the secret dock to The Presidio; so she walked over to him and cuddled him before asking him what's the matter. Danny then replied "Just a memory when I was little. I'm sorry about worrying you; let's just get the Spices." Bonnie gave Danny a kiss in the cheek – prompting him to blush – before they and the rest of the crew went through a bushy path before coming to an exposed wall at The Presidio. An informant of the Frogfather told Danny and his crew that the Spices are held in the storeroom in the courtyard, but to get there, they have to sneak by a few patrols along the wall and go down the stairs in order to get to the courtyard. (The short way is blocked by impassable rubble, so they had to take the long way) Danny nodded and he and his crew snuck by each patrol successfully and went down to the courtyard as Louis remarked that was an easy enough bit to get through. They then entered the storeroom and saw the spices in plain sight at the backroom, but when Louis tried to open it, it was locked. Danny then heard little footsteps coming from the door and saw 2 pairs of Moniquistans – 1 pair is wearing heavy armor and wielding halberds and the other pair is wearing light armor and wielding crossbows. Both Danny's crew and the Moniquistan's drew their weapons and Danny used Gunnery on the Moniquistan Crossbowmen; Wing jumped high and stomped the crossbowmen into the air, Bonnie used her power to both finish off the crossbowmen and to weaken the guardsmen. Chantal then shot a spark in the air and two wicked thunderbolts struck the guardsmen and removed them from battle. Danny and his crew then went out to the courtyard, only to see more Moniquistans patrolling it as Bonnie exclaimed "The little blighters know we're here already!"
Danny then shot a blue electric sphere above the patrolling guards and they were trapped and eventually were beaten by Danny's trick. They then went into the barracks in order to find the key, when Danny heard a voice he'd never thought would hear again "Hey! I need help here!" Danny saw his parent's shipmate, Gaspard De Vole, being locked up by Moniquistans; he then went at a sprint and jumped off a column, then he pulled out his pistol and shot at a Moniquistan crossbowman, then the spark rebounded to the next Moniquistan, then again until they have succumbed to defeat. Danny then went to Gaspard's cell as Gaspard thanked Danny for clearing the Moniquistans before recognising him and is overjoyed when he saw that Danny became a real pirate and noted that his parents would be proud of him. Gaspard then continued "Danny, the key to my cell and the key to the spices are in the Commander's office. I know you can get those keys from him, I've got faith in you!" Danny is pleased to see Gaspard De Vole again and will gladly help him any way possible. Danny and his crew then went up the stairs to the Commander's office; when they entered, Danny noticed a glowing book at the corner of the room and figured it might help his crewmates in some way. The Commander then got out of his chair and he, along with 3 guards, engaged Danny's crew. Danny was able to take down the guards fluently, but the commander was determined to put them in a cell. Fortunately, Queen Gummy sticked her tongue at the Commander's desk and flung it to the air and with a whack of her tail, she sent it crashing down onto the Commander, knocking him unconscious. Danny then nicked the keys from the Commander and he and his crew returned to Gaspard and unlocked his cell, which he said "Thank you Danny! Now to get the spices!"
Danny, his crew and Gaspard went back to the storehouse and engaged with more Moniquistan guards, as Wing grabbed hold of Gaspard as Gaspard held out his Halberd – the blade's flat side facing the cobblestone floor – and Wing spun both of them around in rapid momentum, defeating the guards. Danny then let Gaspard do the honors and unlocked the back gate, before turning to Danny and said "It was so nice to see you again, Danny! You can get out of The Presidio through that grate; I'll meet you back at Gullet." Danny then responded "I'm… I'm so glad to see you again, Gaspard. You're the only one who is close to family for me, so thank you for dropping me at Marleybone." Danny then hugged Gaspard and he responded by hugging back, before they departed for Gullet in their own ships. On the way back, Danny felt happier now that he saw and freed Gaspard, as Bonnie noticed while she was on the helm. When they are closer to Jonah Town via Skylane, Bonnie tilted The Groaning Trap a little so it would get out of the Skylane and reach the docks. She then got off the helm for a moment and went close to Danny, who said "I'm glad we raided The Presidio. We got both the spices and we freed Gaspard as well… he used to work for my parents before… *sigh* before the Armada got to them. But… I'm happy for one other thing… *Danny turns to Bonnie and caresses her cheek* You." Bonnie then smiled and she and Danny made a small, but lovely peck. Danny then went to the helm and docked Starboard-side, before he and his crew got off The Groaning Trap and headed to Gullet. After going down via bucket, they went to and entered the Frogfather's Sanctum to see Gaspard there as well.
The Frogfather then said "Young pirate, our mutual friend has told you retrieved the spices. Excellent work. He also said that he worked for your parents. I knew your parents and I also see the resemblance." Gaspard then grabbed his hat and held it on his chest and asked "Danny, if it wouldn't be too much a bother, I'd be honoured to join your crew. When we adventure in the Skyways, we're doing it in the honor of your parents." Danny then accepted Gaspard's offer gladly as the Frogfather interrupted and said "As much as I hate to disrupt this little reunion, we should get back on task to Ratbeard."