Chapter CXCI: The Loot Of A Thousand Worlds, The Quest For Treasure Planet Part III
Inside the State room within the RLS Legacy, that was continuing it's galactic journey. The keybladers, Nozomi, Riku and Mickey along with the small crowned cat, Cait sith were completely silent as they were enlightened about what their voyage's final destination, Treasure Planet contained.
After closing and putting away the golden treasure map cube. Captain Amelia had now finished her explanations, as she did she looked towards the group silently with serious eyes. Doing this, she could see expressions of amazement and awe upon all the keyblader's.
There was silence for many moments, but then Nozomi spoke and it was clear her imagination was alight as thoughts of hills of gold and jewels glittered within her mind, "wow... that's a lot!"
Nodding as he heard this, sitting upon the top of her head once more, Cait sith piped up and said, "aye lass it is! It's totally mind bogglin!"
Hearing this audible thought, Mickey said, "I agree with ya there Cait sith! It's totally incredible!" However putting a hand to his chin, he had to ask, "but it makes me wonder... why would that Captain Flint fella want so much treasure?"
As this question was asked, Riku came up with his own conclusions and spoke them as he folded his arms, "I think it all simply came down to one thing your majesty..."then saying this he opened his eyes as he revealed his answer, "greed."
Seeing he'd quickly lashed onto what was the cause of all that grief in the past. Amelia nodded as she commented to him, "correct and unfortunately... it is plaguing us now as well."
Blinking as she heard this being said, Nozomi became curious as she turned to the Captain and asked her, "what do you mean by that Amelia?"
"Captain Amelia!" Mr Arrow said, correcting Nozomi in moments.
Quickly hearing this, Nozomi said, "oh! Uh? Sorry um... Captain Amelia?"
Hearing her report to her properly, it was then the feline woman answered her, "... it means that the rest of the crew we currently have, hired by our dear Doctor," to which she looked to Delbert with annoyed eyes. The canine man in turn looked to her annoyed himself, however it was clear there was slight shame there as well.
Seeing this, Nozomi was quiet with uncertainty as she saw this, however Amelia feeling that she'd given the Doctor enough of a judgemental gaze, continued her explanation, "is possibly conspiring against us."
Her eyes widening in alarm as she heard this, Nozomi repeated, "conspiring?"
Nodding as she said this, Mr Arrow then went on to explain, "correct, this particular band on board we can see are all infected by that one grave sin and because of that, we have had to be on guard... especially more so with these darkened monsters plaguing us."
As he heard his summary, it was then that Riku understood the situation as the others did as he said, "and that's why you were unsure of us?"
"Yes, however it is quite clear from your reactions you all are not cut from the same cloth," then for once the female captain revealed a soft knowing smile. As she did she concluded, "so... for the moment I would say you have all our trust, for the time being."
Mickey hearing this from the Captain was quickly flattered to know this and so told her, "oh? Well thanks there Captain Amelia! We'll make sure not to disappoint ya!"
Nodding as he heard this, Cait sith put his fist to the air and he cried out, "aye! Aye to that there mousey mate!"
Riku hearing this cry from his feline friend, couldn't help but smile as he told him, "looks like you're getting carried away again with this, aren't you?"
As he said this, Jim Hawkins who'd been entirely silent as he watched these new guys. Had been making his decisions about whether or not he could trust them too, however even he couldn't help but reveal a small smile as he heard Cait sith's cry. He then decided inside that maybe these guys weren't so bad after all?
However despite the others being so positive, Nozomi couldn't help but think of Raiyana again and how sad she looked with the way the Captain and First Mate Mr Arrow had interacted with her. As she thought of it, she couldn't help but ask, "Captain Amelia?"
Immediately the feline Captain looked to the dark haired girl and as she did, she heard her ask her question,"... what about Raiyana? Do you not trust her either?"
As this question was asked Amelia's eyes narrowed and then she answered the female keyblader, "...I trust her with certain duties."
Nozomi though then said, "but not entirely though, do you? Despite her fighting off the monsters for you?"
Hearing this question, Amelia turned away from her not showing Nozomi her face. Seeing her do this, the female keyblader then had her answer and it was clear she was not happy about it.
However Mr Arrow then stepped forwards, he informed the keybladers, "that'll be enough questions out of the lot of you! Your duties aboard will now be designated!"
Surprised to hear this, it was then Cait sith asked confused, "duties mate?"
"Correct!" Mr Arrow announced, with that he walked forwards towards the State Room's door, then opening it he told them, "now please proceed out!"
Seeing him do this the keyblader's were all quiet, however taking a brief moment to glance at each other, they then without another word quickly filed on through as the Rocky First Mate asked them to do.
Watching them all as they left, it was then that Jim decided on something, "I better tag along too." With that he left with them. Then as he joined the little troupe, Mr Arrow exited through the door and then closed it behind him. With that done, Dilbert and Amelia were now left alone together.
Clapping his gloved hands together, the Doctor wasn't sure of what to say. However wanting to be positive he spoke, "well that lot seem to be a happy and jolly bunch don't they?"
Captain Amelia though wasn't facing him, she was looking out through the window towards the countless stars that was the ocean of which they were travelling upon... after a moment she sighed, she then answered him, "indeed, now Doctor... I believe it's about time we discuss about our current trajectory and how far we are from out destination."
Silent as he looked at her, there was barely anytime when they could have a decent positive conversation. However how depressed he might be, he knew that commenting on it wouldn't make things any better at that time. So he told her, "oh yes, yes but of course..."
With that the two of them looked over a certain paper map that was now placed on the wooden table within the room and with that, they both began their discussions...
However unbeknownst to them, a certain figure had been listening in and looking from his hiding spot from on outside the window, he smiled with a keen grin and said, "hmm? Looks like we're near to hittin' pay dirt!"
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Meanwhile walking on the outside, everyone was following Mr Arrow's lead. Looking about the ship and all around them, it was clear that this was a high class vessel they were all upon. Cait sith then couldn't help but comment about it, "pretty nifty arrangements ya got goin' on this ride Arrow mate!"
Hearing this comment, the rock skinned like man replied to the small feline, "as it should be! The Captain expects no less and I always do my best to accommodate."
As he said this, Mickey quickly became impressed as he said, "wow! So you organised this whole ship yerself, that's amazing there Mr Arrow!"
Listening to this compliment from this small mouse, Mr Arrow then couldn't help but reveal a smile himself. For if there was one thing he wasn't going to refuse. It was an honest compliment.
Meanwhile walking behind the female keyblader of the group was quiet with her face downcast, seeing her being like this it was then Riku travelling beside her, decided that he'd enquire, "Nozomi? What's wrong?"
Hearing him notice, she wasn't too surprised about it and at this point there was no reason for her to deny it, "... it's that girl Raiyana."
Cait sith distracted as he heard this name chipped in as he asked, "what about that Rai lass? What's got ya worryin' about her?"
Quiet for a moment, Nozomi searched for the right words to explain her thoughts before she began, "... I don't think it's right, the way that Mr Arrow and Captain Amelia treat her..."
Both Riku and Cait sith were silent as then the female keyblader continued, "though I know already, I shouldn't trust anyone straight off the bat with what's happened in the last few worlds... but I just can't help it," saying this she looked to Riku worryingly as she asked him, "do you think I'm weak for being like this?"
As she asked this question, Riku at first was quiet however he then found his words and told her,"...it's not wrong for you to trust Nozomi, we all have to, to a degree to maintain things between others... " however he deiced to then give her the best words of advice he could think of, "you just need to be cautious and don't take things at face value... and wait till you truly know that person...that should protect you to some degree in any kind of situation."
Hearing him say this, Nozomi was quiet. however she did feel slightly comforted by Riku's words and so with a small smile on her face, she told him, "okay... I'll do that, thanks Riku."
As she said this, the white haired keyblader then smiled and nodded to her himself before turning his gaze back ahead... however inside he couldn't help but feel a twinge of guilt inside. For he knew inside that if there was anyone Nozomi should be more wary of, it was him and the King...
However unaware of his inner thoughts, it was then that he and the others were all being led down the stairs of the ship with Jim still following after him. As he heard the conversation that had occurred between Riku and Nozomi, he decided he would feed them a little information of his own that he hadn't revealed to anyone yet.
Stopping before a certain door, Mr Arrow before them then informed them, "alright, now I will have the lot of you wait here while I go inform Mr Silver, about your arrival and the role he is to play while you remain on this ship."
Curious as she heard this name, Nozomi then asked, "Mr Silver?"
"He is the ship's cook and he maintains various other duties on board," with that brief explanation given, Mr Arrow went to the door and opened it. Then quickly he told them all before departing, "now if you'll excuse me!" With that the door was quickly closed behind him.
There was then silence in the corridor amongst everyone and no one knew what to say at all... however Cait sith decided to voice his thoughts, "well talk about being Mr friendly! That guy could learn a thing or two!"
No-one said a word to this, for it wasn't really the most appropriate thing to discuss about at that time.
Jim though now seeing that they were alone, he decided then to reveal what he knew, "hey? Guys?"
Hearing his voice, everyone was nearly startled for he'd been so quiet up to this point! However Mickey then decided to respond and so he asked him, "yeah? What is it there Jim?"
Seeing that all their attention was now focused on him, it was then he told them all, "about this guy you're going to meet, Mr Silver."
Looking at him, Riku could sense the ponytailed young man was going to say something serious and so responded, "yeah what about him?"
Jim then answered, "be on guard with him!"
Surprised to hear this, Nozomi was confused and so replied, "huh? Why? Why would you say that Jim?"
Hearing her ask so curiously, the dark coated young man then went on to explain, "... the map from before that shows us Treasure Planet, the guy I got it from was an old lizard, named Billy Bones."
Repeating this name curiously Cait sith asked him, "Billy Bones?"
Making a single nod as he said this, Jim continued, "before he gave it to me and using his last breath, he told me to beware the cyborg."
Not understanding what that was, Nozomi repeated curiously, "cyborg?"
Jim looking at her said simply, "yeah, that's right." Then with a slight gloomy look coming over his face he revealed, "and straight away afterwards, my Mom's tavern was invaded and destroyed by pirates... leaving us with no home to go back to."
Gasping in horror as she heard this, Nozomi then uttered, "that's terrible!"
Nodding as he heard this, Jim then responded with a grim expression on his face, "it is."
Even Riku didn't realise it was that bad! There was no denying he was shaken up too, however remembering the mention of an attack, he asked Jim, "so you believe it's this cyborg that's responsible?"
Once again Jim responded, "yeah... I do and I think that Mr Silver is the same guy."
Hearing the mention of a cyborg again, Nozomi still didn't know what that was! However before she could ask for any details, it was then that suddenly the door was opened up! Turning immediately they heard Mr Arrow's voice again as he told them all, "you lot, come on in now!"
At once hearing him, Mickey quickly recovering from his surprise replied, "ah! Oh? Yeah, sure there Mr Arrow! We're comin!"
With that the King led the way and everyone quickly went through into the room that Mr Arrow was holding the door to. As they all entered one by one, it was then Nozomi's turn to join them, walking in Cait sith on her head was quiet. However as they moved, one of his ears flicked as he heard a slight noise!
Turning quickly, he then thought he saw something disappear around the corner! Looking behind with curious eyes he asked, "that was?"
Hearing him say this, Nozomi looked up to him as she asked, "Cait sith? What is it?"
The small black and white cat was quiet as he heard her and looking to the corner where he thought he saw something. He said nothing, then after a moment he decided, "nah... it's nothin' lass, don't worry about it."
Quiet at first as he said this, Nozomi though still a little confused decided to take his word for it and so replied, "... okay?" With that she entered the room finally. Doing this, Mr Arrow closed the door behind her, however none of them were now aware of the particular pair of cold green emerald eyes that were looking on from within the darkness...
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Inside the room now, everyone was quiet as they gazed on ahead. The room seemed to be full of steam making the whole room practically foggy, however there was individual that they all did recognise who smiled at their entrance.
"Hi guys!" Looking it was then they recognised it to be the long blue haired girl they'd met earlier.
Smiling herself as she looked at her, Nozomi then responded, "hey Raiyana!"
Immediately as she said this, it was then another voice spoke up from within the steam, "ah so you've all met my little Raiyana lass!"
Surprised to hear this voice, everyone was quiet as the individual then fully emerged from within the heated white mists of steam. There was a clunk of something metallic, mixed with the sound of a heavy boot and they were all confused when-
There he was! The individual that was now revealed was a tall man, he had a cat like nose and a visible left ear like one with a golden ring piercing in it. Upon his head he was also wearing a red bandana and for his clothes he was wearing a long white sleeved shirt with laces and over it was a long white overall. Then upon his legs were a pair of blue and red striped baggy trousers.
However looking at him, Nozomi's eyes widened in shock! For the man's right arm and leg were entirely mechanical! As they clinked and moved, it was then she realised what it was he must be! "That's a cyborg...?" She whispered questioningly.
But not hearing this comment, Mr Silver turned to the blue haired girl next to him and as he did, he asked her, "ya didn't tell me that ya've already made mates here already!"
Raiyana turning her head up to him brightly replied, "oh no! We've all only just met! These guys came during the monster attack! They took out the remaining bunch!"
Becoming seemingly impressed as he heard this, Mr Silver asked, "oh really?" As he turned his gaze towards them all, it was then that Nozomi saw the man's right eye was completely mechanical too! It seemed to have a bright yellow light that glowed from the very centre of it!
Quiet as she saw this, Mr Silver though still holding his smile told them all, "well I'll have to thank ya all for getting' us all out of that sticky wit! Even I was real strugglin tryin ta keep everyone up on deck together in one piece!" Then saying that he moved his right mechanical arm forwards towards them all, and said, "you've all got me thanks!"
As the arm came close to her, Nozomi was suddenly on guard! Seeing it himself Cait sith cried out, "Whoa there!" For the hand that was reaching out to his rider was lethal! Spiked with knives and various other sharp instruments that created it's fingers! The female keyblader immediately pulled back with a shudder in fright!
"Nozomi!" Riku cried out! With that he stood before her, making a barrier stopping this dangerous limb from touching her!
Seeing the scene he caused, Raiyana cried out, "Mr Silver your arm! You're on the wrong mode!"
Hearing this surprised, he asked, "oh I am?" Then seeing the dangerous limb he'd put out unintentionally, he said, "ah ooops!" With that he suddenly changed his arm as it flipped and revealed a more safe looking hand that was reaching out now to be shaken.
However looking at it, it was clear that the group of keybladers were clearly spooked and none of them were willing to touch him... for with Jim's earlier warning, this seemed to be a sign of definite proof.
Raiyana looking on was uncomfortable too, however it was clear she was worried for Mr Silver as she didn't want the others to have a bad impression of him like this!
The cyborg though himself seeing the uncomfortable atmosphere he'd made. Was clearly used to this and so smiling it away, he moved back and said as he went to cook something, "ah don't worry about this hunk of hardware lads! It may look fearsome but I'll tell ya all now!" With that everyone saw him use various mechanical instruments that flipped out of his arm. One after the other, a knife, a chopping instrument and a flame thrower!
"It comes in mighty handy!" With that said, he then stirred a massive pot with a metal ladle and taking a sip of his brew he smiled proudly.
However looking on at him strangely as he acted so casually, cooking away no-one knew what to say. But it was clear that they were all still uneasy looking at Mr Silver and Jim staring on too was just as sceptical, for this was almost parallel to his first meeting with the cyborg.
Then suddenly reaching forwards with both his hands, Mr Silver had bowls in them and in them was a brown bubbling broth of some kind. The one's who took the bowls was Riku and Mickey and the two of them stared with uncertainty as the cyborg man told them, "now! Why don't ya all take a sip of me famous Bonza Beast stew?"
Looking at this...concoction? Everyone was really uncertain about this meal, Raiyana seeing them all being this way decided to try and reassure them and so walking over she said, "everyone! It does taste really nice! Believe me it does!"
However even with the blue haired girls recommendation, it was clear no-one was going leaping for joy to taste this stew... but Mickey acting on courtesy knew that it was impolite to continue to act like this. So smiling a little awkwardly he said, "uh? Okay there Raiyana... I'll give it a try!"
Hearing him say this, Riku had to ask him a little worried,"Mickey are you sure?"
Nodding the mouse King smiled to him and said, "yeah! I'm sure there Riku don't worry... I'm sure it'll be fine!" With that he moved his spoon and dipped it into the stew.
It was clear everyone was on edge with worried eyes, for they didn't know if this stew was a trap or-?
However it was then the King put the spoon he had in his hand into his mouth. He moved his lips taking the full taste of the brown concoction into his mouth... after a moment his eyes opened up as they became wide!
Worried horribly for him, Nozomi asked, "Mickey! Are you okay!? Is it bad or-?"
"It's delicious!" The king said after he swallowed his mouthful!
Everyone surprised at this couldn't believe it! Cait sith then had to ask him, "really Mickey mate?! It is!?"
Nodding the King smiled positively as he said, "yeah! I'd say this is the best kinda stew I've had in ages!"
Hearing this compliment, Mr Silver smiled brightly as he said, "aww! Well I thank ya for the flattery me little mate!"
It was clear though that Nozomi and Riku didn't quite believe it! The white haired keyblade had to ask, "really? It tastes that good?" With that moving his spoon into his own stew, he moved the utensil up and put it into his own mouth, though cautiously.
Nozomi was quiet as she watched him chew for a moment, then suddenly the white haired keyblader opened his eyes startled as he said, "wow! This really is amazing!" With that he took another spoonful to eat.
The female keyblader herself was now really surprised! Then as the others took a few more bites suddenly Mr Silver brought over a spoon and offered it to her and smiling, he told her, "go on lass! You get a good mouthful too, we can't have ya becomin' all skin and bones on us, can we?"
Looking at him as he said this to her in such a friendly manner, Nozomi at first was still a little unsure. But then taking the spoon into her own hand, she replied, "um? Okay..." with that using the spoon she went to take a spoonful of stew from Riku's bowl.
Staring down at her as she went to do this, Cait sith then said, "lass! Ya better let me have a mouthful when yer done! I wanna have a good taste of-!"
"Ya better let me have a mouthful when yer done! I wanna have a good taste of-!"
Hearing his words being repeated back to him, Cait sith was baffled as he asked moving his head back up, "hey! Who's bein' the copy-?"
Suddenly then the crowned cat was stopped in his tracks as there before his eyes, was his own face looking back at him! With huge bulging staring eyes!
"AAAHHH!"
Immediately freaked out, everyone stared at this...doppelgänger? For what the heck was-!
"Morph!" Raiyana cried out in surprise.
Perplexed, Nozomi repeated looking at the thing, "Morph?"
Then suddenly the bulging eyed face that was a copy of Cait sith transformed and suddenly before everyone's eyes was a pink jelly like creature that was floating in the air somehow! It looked on with a smile as it laughed heartily at the reaction it caused.
Jim seeing the creature couldn't help but sigh, however his expression became slightly softer as a smile appeared on his face and he said, "still causing trouble as usual aren't you?"
Hearing the sound of his voice, immediately the little pink creature flew over to Jim and snuggled into his cheek as it cooed lovingly to him. Feeling this as the small jelly like creature did this, he laughed as he said, "Morph, c'mon stop that! This isn't the time for this!"
Looking at the creature as it did this, the others were still terribly confused. Nozomi then voiced the one question that was on everyone's minds, "what is that creature?"
Mr Silver hearing the female keyblader ask this, replied, "that's a Morph, I saved the little shapeshifter on Protius One!"
Then as he said this, Raiyana also added as she had to point out, "and me as well!"
Hearing her as she said this, Mr Silver laughed! Then clapping a hand on the blue long haired girl's back he added, " aye yes! And you too Rai lass!"
As he did this, the girl sighed as she couldn't help but roll her eyes and laugh herself. Then hearing her laughter, immediately the little pink jelly like shapeshifter quickly floated on over. Doing this it started it's loving cooing again as it snuggled into her.
Laughing again as it did this, Raiyana said softly, "oh Morph..." with that she petted the little creature gently with one hand.
Smiling warmly as she did this, it was then that Mr Silver ruffled the girl's hair as he said, "and the lot of us have been together since."
Looking at him as he did this, for a moment Nozomi forgot her caution. For looking at Mr Silver as he treated Raiyana so gently, she couldn't help but smile. Then quickly in her mind she remembered something nearly the same to this, with her master as a young little girl in the past...
It was clear that everyone was touched somehow by this scene, but Mr Arrow though being the practical individual he was then coughed as he said, "alright, now Mr Silver I now leave these recruits in your capable hands! Make sure they're all kept busy!"
Hearing this order being given to him, it was then that Mr Silver ceased his rubbing on Raiyana's hair and immediately turning back to the rocky skin like First Mate he told him, "very well then Mr Arrow, I will do me best to oblige!" To which he ended with an eloquent bow to the red uniformed man.
However it was clear Mr Arrow was unimpressed as quickly he took his exit through the door. Everyone was quiet as they all watched him go, however Riku turning back to Mr Silver had to ask, "why did Mr Arrow say that? What does-"
"It means now laddy!" Mr Silver said as he had a serious look in his eye as he gazed at them all, "that the lot of ya are in me charge and as such, ya will all be doin' the same duties I've been havin' Jimbo doin'!"
Curious as she heard this, Nozomi repeated, "duties?"
Mickey becoming just as inquisitive had to ask, "what kinda duties are those?"
Jim then sighed as he told the mouse King flatly, "real fun ones."
As he said that though, it was clear from his tone that they obviously weren't! However Riku had to ask him, "and what do those consist of exactly?"
Mr Silver then said, "real good ones that all you lads will be discoverin' real soon! But before they begin, I'm gonna have Raiyana lass here show ya the the ship's rope's!" With that he patted her shoulder proudly.
Surprised he was giving her such a responsibility, the long blue haired girl asked him, "really Mr Silver? You'll let me do that?"
Nodding he made a wink to her as he said, "of course lass! I know ya're more than capable! Now go and hop to it!"
Still surprised for a moment, Raiyana though quickly recovered and smiling brightly she replied, "right okay!" Then with that she rushed forwards! This made Morph in turn float on over to his other dear carer with puzzled eyes.
Instantly as she did this she ran over to Nozomi and taking ahold of her hand as she stared at her perplexed she told the others, "c'mon everyone! I'll show you all the parts of the ship!"
With that she started to pull Nozomi forwards and as she did, she cried out, "hey! Raiyana slow down a minute! Ah!"
But it was too late for the female keyblader to say another word, for quickly being dragged forwards she was being pulled up the stairs! Cait sith riding the top of Nozomi's head then cried out, "oi! Don't rock back and forth so suddenly when-!"
However there was no time for him to say another word as he and his rider disappeared upstairs! Seeing them go, quickly Riku and Mickey cried out, "Nozomi!" "Cait sith!" With that they both ran after them!
Seeing them go, Jim was far from esctatic however he heard Mr Silver behind him say, "well go on there Jimbo! You gotta show 'em how things are run as much as Rai lass!"
It was clear though looking at the ponytailed young man that he didn't like to be ordered like this and there was a great distrust that shone in his eyes. However he knew he had no choice, so he uttered to him simply, "sure..." with that he went after the others as well, disappearing up the stairs.
Finally seeing that they were alone, Mr Silver fed a biscuit to his little pink transforming friend and as he did, he sighed as he said, "finally... some silence huh?"
"Bet ya thought they'd never leave did ya?" It was then from out of the shadows, that Pete came forth and it was clear he was awfully amused.
Seeing him smile, Mr Silver couldn't help but agree as he said, "aye! Can't make a disagreement with ya there..."
However then another individual walked forwards into the light of the room, it was Hari. Looking to Mr Silver with her cold green eyes, she spoke, "well... since we now have a moment of privacy, let us make our discussions..."
As her cold words came forth, the golden right eyed cyborg was quiet as he listened. For soon he knew it would be time to act, to take over, to claim what was rightfully his. Treasure Planet...
