Pirate101 Fanfic Story Chapter 25
Going to (and sleeping at) the Wild West
Steed explained of a Unicorn he knew once named Varo and he revered the late Marco Pollo. Steed said that Varo had sat by Marco Pollo's death bed as the late explorer said his last words before passing away and knew that if anyone should know more about the map, it is Varo. The interesting part is that Varo had gone to Monquista to join a holy order, which Danny and Ratbeard recalled seeing a Unicorn in the Queen's Tower at St. Bonobo's Abbey. Danny then thanked Steed for what he can do and he and his crew boarded the Monquistan Ship and sailed back to Monquista, still not getting used to the smell of brimstone as they sailed past Avernus. As they arrived in Tierre Primata Skyway, Gaspard took over the wheel because Danny isn't feeling well from Avernus Skyway. He leaned over the side of the ship, feeling like he's going to puke as Bonnie rubbed his back gently and said "I HATE that skyway! I HATE the Armada! I… *urp!* Don't feel hot… oooooo…" Bonnie looked concerned about Danny's condition, so she guided him to the Captain's Cabin and lit up some incense and got out a metal bucket in case he has to puke. Danny smiled weakly at Bonnie and said "Thanks, Bon Bon. You're the best…" Bonnie felt flattered and hugged Danny from behind, replying "It's no problem, Cappie." She then gave him a peck on the cheek as Gaspard yelled "LAND HO!" Danny decided that Bonnie should go in his stead to meet Varo and to learn what he has to say about Marco Pollo's Map, which Bonnie nodded eagerly and helped Danny on the hammock as Queen Gummy jumped up on his torso and lied there to keep him company.
Bonnie, Ratbeard, Louis and Scratch headed up to the Queen's Tower and asked Brother Varo about Marco Pollo's Map, which he replied "Listen carefully, as I'm about to break my vow: Marco Pollo is the keeper of a terrible secret, one that is so terrible that it is lethal to anything or anyone to come across. He was the former keeper of a Map to El Dorado, a place that has such power to enslave the whole Spiral to the wrong hands. He spoke of his Map and his navigator named Christopher Clark kept a part of the map in Cool Ranch, the place of Marco's birth." Bonnie thanked Brother Varo for the information and she, Ratbeard, Louis and Scratch returned to the ship and went to the Captain's Cabin to see Gaspard dabbing a wet sponge on Danny's forehead; he doesn't look green anymore, but is still a little sick. Gaspard turned to the group and asked them what they found out; as Bonnie finished on what Brother Varo explained, Gaspard rubbed his chin and said "Cool Ranch… that's in the farthest corner of the Spiral. Seems we have a long voyage ahead of us." Ratbeard clapped his hands together and said "Well! I'd better take the helm; Cool Ranch, here we come!" They saw Ratbeard leave the Captain's Cabin and felt the ship taking off at once; Danny said after that "At least I'm not using the helm." Bonnie smiled a little and shrugged her shoulder in a neutral matter as she looked at Danny cutely. Gaspard sensed a tender moment and excused himself from the Cabin, as well as Louis and Scratch; Bonnie then shuffled over to Danny and said "At least you're not green, anymore." Danny then smiled and quipped "That's good. At least I won't hulk up." Bonnie chuckled at the witty quip and added "Or say 'Danny Smash!'" Danny then responded with *Pfft!* and laughed along with Bonnie, who is laughing at her own joke and Danny added "Or smash up Kane like Hulk did with Loki in The Avengers!" They howled with laughter at that reference; Danny flailing his arms uncontrollably, when the ship tilted downwards into the Stormgate to Skull Island and Danny fell off the hammock and onto Bonnie, awkwardly being on top of her for once. As the Ship tilted upward for re-entry into Tradewinds Skyway, Danny looked up and blushed heavily out of embarrassment for being on top of Bonnie for once, likewise for Bonnie since this is a first. They looked away awkwardly, blushing heavily, before Danny got up and helped Bonnie up, before the ship tilted downward again for entry to Cool Ranch and they stumbled into the hammock, surprisingly kissing on the lips with their hands/paws on each other. They broke off the kiss briefly, stunned for the sudden movements from the ship, then Bonnie said "Oh, forget it!" She then kissed Danny first, before the latter began to kiss back and wrapped their arms around each other when the ship tilted upwards for re-entry into Cool Ranch Skyways and the ship sailed smoothly for two minutes until they stopped at Rooster Coop's Docks. Ratbeard knocked to the Captain Cabin's and said "Captain, we've arrived at dock!" Danny then broke off the kiss and said softly "We should do this later, Bon Bon." Bonnie nodded softly and pecked Danny in the lips before they got off the Hammock and exited the cabin to see the docks and it is already close to night time. Danny sighed and noted "We'd better bunk up for the night. There should be a Tavern here somewhere…"
Danny and the crew went up the stairs and saw the Saloon across the way; they entered the saloon and Danny saw what had pictured of a Wild Western Saloon would look like: creaky wooden floor and walls, wooden supports holding the building together, a counter bar with a barkeeper behind it, dancing girls (who are currently taking a break), the smell of Yum in the air, an old time Piano and tables and chairs. Danny then went up to the Barkeeper and the latter questioned "What'll it be, young'in?" Danny ordered a crew-sized quantity of chips, drinks and burgers for dinner and the Barkeeper jotled the order on a notepad and replied "Grab a few tables together and sit down, I'll get your order underway." Danny tilted his hat curtly to the Barkeep and he, Ratbeard, Gaspard and Wing got some tables bundled together as Bonnie, Chantal, Louis, Scratch and the 2 other members of the crew (Romba and the Horse Swashbuckler whose name I forgot) grabbed the napkins. A couple of minutes later, Danny and the crew are sitting around the tables, with Danny sitting between Bonnie and Chantal, who the latter is uncomfortable with the former. The Barkeeper and two waitresses came with the orders and placed them on the tables as well as the utensils and glass cups, before they went to clean up their hands; one waitress, a young mouse, placed her hand gently on Danny's cheek before she went back to the kitchen. Needless to say, Bonnie and Chantal aren't happy at that action and Danny blushed a bit from it. They then dug into dinner, as Queen Gummy had a chip now and then given by Danny as well as a gentle pet, making her growl appreciatively. 10 minutes later, everyone had their bellies filled and decided to turn in at the Saloon; Danny had gotten a room for himself, Bonnie and Chantal (he was originally going to choose Gaspard, but he chose Chantal since she's upset about something), Ratbeard, Scratch and Gaspard had gotten themselves one next door to Danny's, Wing, Louis, Romba and the Horse Swashbuckler had gotten one on the opposite side. Danny went to the bathroom to clean himself up in a warm bath due to being queasy earlier, so he dressed down to his boxers and slid into the filled bathtub, sighing calmly while he went into the relaxing water and closed his eyes. Meanwhile in the opposing room, Bonnie and Chantal chat whilst getting dressed into their sleepwear; Chantal spoke first "Danny is such a great captain. He looks after us, he never shouts, he's sweet, quite compassionate and QUITE a shot!" Bonnie smiled as she undressed her shirt off and replied as she puts on her pyjama shirt "He certainly is… he's also gentle, has such lovely skin… pretty eyes… *lovingly sigh*" Chantal blushed a little at the thought of Danny's hawk-like eyes, then said out loud to herself "Why doesn't he like me?" Bonnie turned to Chantal as she just puts on her pyjama pants in a confused expression and replied "'Like you' how?" Chantal didn't respond as he puts on her lilac nightgown, but Bonnie's piercing gaze made her give up and she replied "Like as how he 'likes' you and you 'like' him back…" Bonnie's expression went blank and she replied "Ohh… Well, I guess it's just his decision to make, I suppose. But I am certain he does care about you despite it." Chantal smiled a little at that and admits "To be quite honest with you, Bonnie, I am pretty jealous that you are dating Danny. I thought he wouldn't care about anything else, but after recent events and your comment, I thought wrong. I wish you guys a good relationship." Bonnie smiled at Chantal's acceptance, when a voice said that startled them "Of course I care about you as well, Chantal." Bonnie and Chantal then saw Danny in his sleepwear, holding his folded equipment under his left arm and looking slightly concerned and continued "Just because you're in my crew, it doesn't mean I give you orders here and there or be obedient to a fault. I also don't order tireless tasks that don't finish until bedtime. I care about each and every crew member under my wing and I'll do whatever I can to help you." Chantal and Bonnie are glad that Danny isn't forceful to them, when Danny hugged Bonnie and Chantal together, who hugged him back and Chantal blushed a little as she is finally showing some appreciation to him. Danny then broke off the hug and told them if they would tuck in for the night, which they replied with positive nodding; Danny went in the middle of the King-sized bed as Bonnie and Chantal went on either side of him and doze off like that.