Chapter CXCVIX: The Loot Of A Thousand Worlds, The Quest For Treasure Planet Part XI

KABOOM!

KABOOM!

KABOOM!

As the shots of the cannons continued to rain out, the door to the captain's quarters trembled badly under this merciless barrage! It was putting everyone all who were within the small confined space, under enormous amounts of pressure and stress!

Despite that though, the one who'd been unconscious up to this point. Raiyana was being told by the others who'd all gathered around her, all about that had happened while she'd been made inactive... as the rumbles continued on outside, she couldn't help but say as Morph had settled into her long blue locks taking a little rest, "Wow... that really is something."

Hearing this single sentence, Cait sith who was sitting upon Nozomi's shoulder remarked aloud, "You ain't kiddin' lass!" Then looking behind himself to the door, he added annoyed, "It's been a total and utter nightmare!"

Having been quiet up to this point, Captain Amelia spoke up and said, "That is an accurate description, of the state of this chaos we've had until now... but the thing that we must discuss about now is-"

KABOOM!

Immediately everyone trembled under this new blasting blow! As they all did, Riku then spoke his own annoyed thoughts as he looked back, "How we're going to get out of this!"

As he said those words, it was clear though that no-one had any idea's straight off the bat. However with a tired sigh, Timbre then holding his clawed hands and arms behind his pink hair couldn't help but state, "Ya know... it'd be all great and smooth if we could've just hi-jacked this boat without a hitch from those..." it was clear though at this point he'd forgotten the monsters names as he clicked his fingers trying to get it back into focus in his mind, "Those uh? Um?"

"Heartless?" Nozomi asked as she looked at him a little tiredly herself.

Hearing the name from her, it was then that Timbre replied with a smile coming, "Oh yeah! That's it!" Then smiling he told her pleased, "Thanks there chiclet!"

Nozomi looking at him dismissively was far from impressed by this new nickname that had been given to her, so she simply rolled her eyes looking away from him.

As she did this though, Mr Arrow had to remark with annoyance himself, "Well might I add, our fighting forces have been severely reduced thanks to your intrusive shenanigans!"

Hearing this, Balthier looking to the rock skinned First Mate then remarked himself, "I'm afraid if you were in our position, my dear Mr Arrow," with that he continued on his graceful tones as he strode on forwards towards him, "You would have seen that I and my crew had no choice... since the lot of you did appear to be quite barbarous in nature, we had to take drastic action."

Jim hearing these words, immediately took offence as he replied straight back, "Who do you think you're calling barbarous! When you're the guys who waltzed in and messed up the ship!?"

Zidane though hearing Jim talk badly then replied straight back, as he stepped in-between them, "Oh look who's talking! Mr trouble maker!"

Immediately Jim was angered again as he replied straight back, "Why you-!?"

"Fella's!"

Quickly though stepping in, to stop this outbreak of rage. Mickey's calm and diplomatic voice spoke up stopping the quarrelling instantly. As he did, he then remarked to them, "Look regardless of how this whole thing got started, what's more important is-!"

KABOOM!

Immediately again everyone trembled and shook, nearly becoming unbalanced! As they did, looking behind them Mickey then finished his interrupted sentence, "Finishing it..."

To which no-one could disagree with, however there was one problem then, "But how're we going to do that?" Noel asked, looking weary from the situation.

Hearing this statement, it was then that the rabbit earred Fran spoke up as she stated, "Whatever course of action we take, it would have to be swift... otherwise I would predict we would pay severely for it."

Nodding as she said this, it was then that Mr Silver spoke up and added, "Aye on that lass... but we also would have to make sure not to damage the ship more in the process, for all the damage those little monsters have caused... I'd say the ship won't be holdin' out well, for much too longer."

Nozomi herself quiet listening to this being said was silent, however her mind was racing as she put her hand to her chin in deep concentration, she was trying to think of some good idea's that would help them all get out of this mess!

Mr Silver though unaware of her deep thinking continued on stating their current circumstances, "If we just increased our numbers more, we might have more of a fighting chance in this situation!"

It was then as he said this sentence, Nozomi's eyes widened as she repeated, "Increased our numbers?"
As she said this and feeling her head move, Cait sith looked to her as he asked, "Lass?"

However Mr Silver continued on, looking depressed, "But with the rest our crew currently all locked up... we won't-"

"No! We can!" Nozomi spoke up as she brightened up immediately.

Hearing this cry, everyone stared at her with surprise as they saw her become so enthusiastic. As she saw this herself, Yeul had to ask her becoming curious, "What can we do? Nozomi?"
Listening to this question being put to her, the female keyblader replied, "This! I got an idea!" With that she quickly began giving them all the details of what she thought would get them out of this mess.

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KABOOM!

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Tapping his arms, Pete was becoming impatient. Annoyed that this barrage of cannon fire hadn't managed to even break down a simple wooden door! He couldn't help but speak his irritation as he said, "Looks like those chumps have scored lucky with a tough ship like this!"

Hari herself though standing back to one side, watching Pete proceed on with his attacks was entirely silent as she held her arms folded with a cold expression on her face.

As she was, Pete though wasn't paying attention to this but he decided quickly, "Fine then! If blastin' ain't working!"

SNAP!

Suddenly he clicked his fingers and as he did, a group of pirate heartless with their sharp swords along with a small lot of dark shadows, proceeded on forwards towards the door as the pirate ship heartless floated aside.

As they did so, he then said with a keen grin, "We'll simply tear 'em outta there!"

With those words, Hari herself continued to remain silent as she watched on to see the results that would come about from Pete's change of plans...

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Everyone was in silence as Nozomi finished explaining her idea to them. The female keyblader seeing them all be this way, was uncertain at seeing their reaction and so asked them all, "So? What do you think?"

Hearing her ask this question, it was then that Riku answered her as he finished his thoughts, "I can't deny it's creative Nozomi... but, there are problems with it."

Surprised to hear this, she asked with widened eyes, "Problems?"

Then as he said this single word, the white haired keyblader nodded and as he did this. It was then Cait sith spoke up and asked, "And what'd they be there lad? Don't keep us in suspense here!"

Hearing him demand answers from him like this, Riku then sighed and as he did it was clear he wasn't sure about what to say exactly. However Mickey seeing him struggle, then stepped in and spoke instead, "It's smart of ya comin' up with the way to get the other crew up here Nozomi, I'll admit... but Riku's right in saying that just that won't be enough."

As she heard this, Nozomi asked, "Why? Why won't-?"

"Because of the Heartless's numbers," Captain Amelia stated as she interrupted the female keyblader, as she did so, everyone in the room turned their attentions to the feline woman, "They're increasing far too rapidly and would be too much for the other crew members to handle..."

Hearing her say this, Raiyana looked down feeling bad as she realised this. While Yeul holding her hand next to her, looked up worriedly with concern. As she did so, Captain Amelia though carried on, "What we need, is to find a way to eradicate their massive numbers in one foul swoop while keeping alive the last of the remainder of the crew we have... without damaging the ship further."

Yeul hearing this herself, then looked up to Raiyana and as she did, she looked to her other crew mate, Timbre and as she did... she began having creative thoughts of her own.
While Zidane who'd then been quiet up to this point asked the Captain, "And how do you think we're gonna do that? It's not like we can-!"

CRASH!

Startled immediately everyone turned around! As they did so, they then quickly saw to their horror the door to the cabin begin to be broken and splinter!

Noel's eyes widening as he saw this asked, "What is-?"

SLASH!

CRASH!

SLASH!

It was then quickly that everyone heard the sounds of metallic blades and scratchings like sharp nails upon the surface of the door!

Immediately Balthier then said with his eyes narrowing, "So... they're going to crash our social gathering are they?"

Timbre hearing this himself though stated, "Don't you mean party boss?"

However Fran it was clear was not in the mood for bad phrases and so stated with annoyance, "Silence Timbre!" To which the pink haired cat boy hearing this, then sighed as he looked away with a little pout on his face.

Quickly though, the keybladers had to act fast! Running over first, the mouse king cried out, "C'mon fella's!"

Nodding quickly, Nozomi replied, "Okay Mickey!"

Then finally Riku called out too, "Yes your majesty!" With those words, the lot of them stood ready by the door! Ready to intercept the heartless that would come storming through any moment!

Jim though simply stated, "This isn't good!" Becoming worried, he knew this wasn't the time to be hesitant and so asked fast, "Okay, anyone got any bright idea's? We need them fast!"

Hearing this, everyone was silent in discomfort. Not a single thing was coming to any of them! Raiyana shaking herself hated this situation! If only there was-!

However as her worries mounted up form within, it was then she felt a comforting soft squeeze. Looking down startled, she saw Yeul and as she did in surprise the long blue haired girl had a kind smile on her face. As she did, she asked her, "Yeul?"

As she said her name though, the young girl looked to the others and as she did she spoke up saying, "Everyone."

Surprised to see her speak up, Noel asked her, "Yeul? What're you...?"

With that quickly hearing this gentle voice they all looked to her, as they did so it was then they heard her say, "With a little bit of adjusting to Nozomi's idea...I may know a way out of this for us all." With that they all quickly listened intently to the words that the young girl's words...

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CRASH!

SLASH!

CRASH!

SLASH!

As the heartless proceeded on with their damaging attacks, hacking and scratching into the wooden panels of the door. Pete stood with his arms folded enjoying the turmoil he was sure their targets were going through!

Looking on her couldn't help but boast and laugh saying, "That's right, ya heartless! Shred their defence! Then we'll send them all to the land of bye, bye!"

Hearing him as he laughed out these words, Hari continued to watch on silently. However looking to the door, she saw that finally the heartless had made the first panel of the door come flying off! As they did, she then heard Pete boast out loudly with a laugh, "Ha! Now we've got ya!"

However just as he said those words, it was then there was a glint from behind the door! Seeing it, the metallic winged keyblader sensed what was coming and as she did, she stated, "Concealment is the correct course of action for this moment." With that she vanished up and away into a portal of darkness!

Puzzled as he heard these words, Pete turned and said, "Huh? Hari?" But before he could question anymore-!

"FIRAGA!"

BLAST!

Suddenly the whole group of heartless he'd sent to intercept them, were blown apart and away by a huge ball of flame!

Blinded partially by this blast, the overweight accomplice shielded his eyes. But quickly he then saw who'd caused this attack and immediately he became outraged, "Why you ingrates!"

For there standing in the now opened doorway, it was none other than the keybladers. Nozomi, Riku and Mickey standing at the ready! Their eyes fiercely focused on the bumbling lackey of Maleficent!

"Pete! So you were here!?" Riku cried out as he spied him, withdrawing his firing spell hand away.

Seeing that the white haired keyblader's eyes were upon him, Pete then told him, "Right I was, ya chump! Now I'm gonna make sure ya lot and yer boat won't be!" With that-!

SNAP!

Immediately more heartless were summoned! As crowds of them started to storm towards the keybladers, it was then that Mickey announced, "Okay fella's! Let's get serious!"

With that nodding quietly, both Riku and Nozomi rushed after the mouse king as they started slicing into each of the monsters as they came running!
Mickey moving fast himself, fast came across a pirate heartless! Quickly the fast and tall creature move and swung it's blade and as it did so, he jumped over it's deadly arc and unleashed a blow from his golden keyblade!

Riku in the meantime, running forwards came across a group of air pirates! As the group of them rushed on down towards him. Their fists glowing with dark power, he aimed his own hand up and instantly shouted out, "Blizzaga!" With that he blasted them all freezing them into place!

Doing this, he then took off into the air and using his blade fast. He cut into each and all of them, making them turn to dust in seconds! Doing so, he turned and called back, "Nozomi! Now!"

"Right!" She cried out! Determined, she slid across the wooden deck with a low kick, making a line of dark shadows fall back like bowling pins! Then as she did this, she looked on up and doing so her wings appeared immediately carrying her up and high into the air!
As she took off, Riku watched after her with a pleased smile before going out to take out more of the tenacious monsters!

Cait sith on Nozomi's shoulder, couldn't help but ask her, "Ya sure about this lass?"

With a single nod she replied, "Yeah!" Then looking down to the deck, she remarked, "Otherwise if we don't act now, they're won't be a ship or crew left to save!"

Listening to her words, it was clear the small crowned cat was pleased to see no hesitations on her part. However before he could comment about it, "Lass!"

With that hearing him and seeing him point, Nozomi then saw another of the pirate ship heartless! It's cannon's aimed straight at her! Alarmed at first as she saw it, the female keyblader though became agitated as she-!

KABOOM!

Then as the fiery red cannon ball was fired, it zoomed forwards! However-!

"Not this time!"

Came the angered cry! For then quickly, using her powers of evasion, Nozomi moved in and out fast before swooping straight in to attack! As she did so, she quickly struck away the monster's sail and mast making it fall immediately out of the sky!

Seeing her do this so quickly as she began to cut into it, Cait sith then announced, "Whoo! Nice moves there lass! Ya-!"

"There's no time!" With that interruption, Nozomi swung with the heartless as her keyblade embedded it. Quickly as they both spun together, they struck straight into the Legacy's mast!

"Ow! Watch where you're drivin' this thing lass! Ya're-!"

"Don't argue and complain, Cait sith!" With that looking to him, Nozomi said fast, "Now go on! Take this exit I've given you and get us some help!"

Hearing her words and looking to the mass, it was then the small crowned cat saw where it lead to! As he did, he looked to her in surprise and as he did so, he heard her say further, "Don't you keep me waiting, you hear me!?"

Quiet at first as he heard her words, the small feisty feline replied, "Aye lass!" With that he quickly jumped off of her shoulder! Then landing and clinging onto the mast fast, he turned and watched her as she began to drive the heartless back! Cutting and slicing into it, as it struggled to move without it's mast and sail!

Seeing her fight away, Cait sith knew he had to act fast! For the sake of the others, so sliding down the mast, like a fireman's pole he descended down. Landing quickly upon the wooden decking, he then made it to the doorway that would take him down below!

While watching on from above, sitting upon the sail poles Hari continued her observations as she watched on with her cold green eyes from the shadows...

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CRASH!

BANG!

KABOOM!

"What the bloomin' heck is goin on up there!?" Came a flustered voice as it looked on up above.

For under the deck, within the brig. The alien crew who'd been overtaken by Balthier's crew, could all hear the ruckus and chaos that was occurring above them.

As they did so, still tied by the tight ropes that bound them. It was clear they were all utterly confused to no degree, however Mr Scroop who'd been listening on with his claw's tied. Made one comment about the whole situation, "Looks like trouble's afoot above."

This no one within that room was going to question or doubt. However before any of them could make a move to say anything else-!

"Oi mates!"

GLOW!

Immediately the door was opened wide by a yellow light! Then as it died away, there standing in the doorway was Cait sith!

Seeing him as they turned, one of the alien's called out, "Hey! It's that little kitty that's always with those twerps above!"

Annoyed to hear this, the small crowned cat announced, "Well those same twerps are up above, tryin' ta save yer hides and this ships!" With that running in, the small cat moved fast and released one of the aliens from his ropes, with the fast work of his claws!

As he did this, the group of aliens were all clearly impressed and as they were, he then told them all, "Now ya can do us all a favour and help us in reclaimin' it from some heartless!"

Then running over to Mr Scroop he quickly unbound him too! As he did, he announced, "And let me warn ya lads, it's a mighty mess up there!" Then quickly helping out another alien, he couldn't help but confess, "I'm just surprised none of us have fallen off the deep end with all this!"

Mr Scroop hearing the small crowned cat say this, then was silent as he gripped his red crab claws in and out. However looking to Cait sith who continued on with his fast work, he grinned as he uttered quietly to himself, "Indeed..."

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"HHHAAA!"

Running fast, Nozomi cut through another bunch of air pirates! As she did so, she circled up and around as she gazed on down at the battle that was happening below. As she did so, quickly Riku then struck another one of the pirate ships, making it topple and fall to the ground! While Mickey landing on the ground, quickly slashed into more of the shadow heartless making them vanish in seconds!

Irritated beyond all measure, Pete stamping his feet then shouted out, "You mutts!" With that done he raised his right arm and-!

SNAP!

SNAP!

SNAP!

More and more heartless! Appearing one after the other! Annoyed to see them, Riku then couldn't help but comment as the monsters rushed forwards towards them, "Darn... he just doesn't know when to quit! Does he!?"

However looking on above, he then saw that the female keyblader was weaving and out above in the upper levels of the ship as she was, he whispered to himself, "Please finish soon, Nozomi!"

Unbeknownst to the struggling keyblader's, waiting by the door with their lasers and other weapons at the ready. Were the others, however watching Riku and Mickey continue to fight on, Jim holding his own futuristic weapon complained aloud, "Darn... I hate waiting around like this!"

Hearing him say this as he stood above him with his own pistol at the ready, Balthier couldn't help but agree as he said, "That my dear young man, is something I can agree with whole heartedly."

Listening onto this conversation though, Mr Silver then added as he kept his cannon blaster at the ready, "We all do lad, but we gotta wait for the next stage of the plan to activate or-"

"HOWDY FATSO!"

Immediately as he hearing this cry, it was then that Pete turned around as did the others and keybladers. As he they all did, it was then they saw Cait sith who announced, "I'm here ya big bumbler!"

Pete silent for a moment then processed what Cait sith had said and as he did, he was infuriated in seconds as he demanded, "Why you little punk?!" With that he started to run in his direction as he cried out, "I'll teach ya for calling me a fatso!"

"Ya can try!" Cait sith announced, however as Pete got closer he added, "But I don't reckon me new pals will like that much!" Then as he said those words!

"CHARGE!"

Suddenly from the stairs behind him, emerged the captive aliens! All ready and willing for a fight as they all charged forwards with lasers ablaze!

Seeing this happen! Pete immediately slid to a standstill in terror! Then seeing the battalion that was charging his way, he shouted out, "YIKES!" With that he ran away at full speed as the mob of aliens all rushed straight towards him!

Immediately seeing the reinforcements, it was then that Fran decreed, "The time is now!"

Nodding with a grin fast appearing on his face, Timbre holding his spear at the ready announced, "Fantastic!"

Amelia then taking the lead as Captain then announced, "Alright! All hands charge!" With that she led the way as the others ran all out!

Then as each and all of them left, Noel looked back and as he did so. Raiyana looking towards him with Yeul still holding her right hand looked on nervously, however the blue clad warrior knew this wasn't the time for consoling words and so nodded to them with the best smile he could manage before running on out to join the battle that was taking place!

Raiyana herself looked nervous about what this battle entailed as she thought of the plan... for if one thing went wrong on her side, or the others. Then they'd all-!

However stopping her anxious thoughts, was the gentle squeeze of Yeul's hand on her own. Feeling it she looked down at her and as she did, she heard her say positively, "It'll be okay, you can do it Raiyana... I believe in you."

Hearing her say this, the long blue haired girl looking to her young friend then smiled a little herself and told her, "Thanks Yeul..." then squeezing her hand back, she told her,"Your words and with Noel here... you both give me strength."

Glad to hear this, Yeul smiled and as she did Raiyana added, "I'm glad to have finally found you both again."

Yeul then simply nodded as she said this all the more happy, however looking to the battle that was occurring before them all. She could only hope that things would go as well as they liked... for she couldn't help but feel an inner foreboding inside her heart...

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Running up and above everywhere, Nozomi was busy doing her preparations! With her wings aloft, she landed near another glowing orb, as she did so she spoke aloud to herself with determination, "There that's it! That should do it!"

"HHHYYYAAAHHH!"

Hearing this cry, it was then that Nozomi looked below and as she did. She saw how fierce the battle was becoming and as she did, she saw it was utter chaos as humanoid, alien and heartless all warred horribly against each other!

Looking the elaborate preparations she made, she could only pray for one thing, "I just hope this works out like we've imagined!"

SHROOM!

SHROOM!

SHROOM!

Firing a series of her arrows from her bow below, Fran stood close to her partner Balthier and as she did so, she heard him say, "This battle indeed appears to be one with no end doesn't it?"

However Fran, in deep concentration didn't answer him as she fired another arrow making it hit another target! As she did so, immediately the shadow heartless vanished in seconds!

Zidane in the meantime, standing nearby with his swords drawn demanded, "Well I wish we had a break to this! This is totally-!"

"Ha!" Then interrupting his words came his old pal Timbre, who quickly dispatched another heartless that had quickly tried to sneak upon his unsuspecting form! As he did so, he uttered himself getting a little breathless, "You're telling me! You'd think my little chiclet would have already-!"

SHINE!

Suddenly as this light flared up form above, it was then that everyone saw that from on top of the ship's mast, was Nozomi standing above. Her hand outstretched high as she looked down with a fierce determination!

Seeing her do this, it was then Timbre knew what was going to happen! With a grin appearing on his face, he announced, "It's showtime!" Then saying those words, he brought out the purple demon wolf crystal and immediately let it shine. Revealing to Nozomi where he was!

Seeing the signal below, the female keyblader acted instantly! Swooping down, she dived with her wings lighting her path downwards as she stepped from orb to orb! Coming close to him, she slashed more air pirate heartless out of the way before finally-!

"Here!" Came Timbre's cry and immediately, he reached his hand up and quickly in moments he was snatched up and guided straight on up!

Amazed as he saw this interception, Zidane couldn't help but breathe out, "Wow!"

However as he said this, "Hey! Zid!" With that suddenly something was thrown to him! Seeing it, it was then that immediately that the monkey tailed young man saw that it was the crystal!

Looking at it surprised, he heard his friend tell him, "Hand that to boss won't ya! Don't be losin' it!" With that he disappeared on up!

As he heard him say this, Zidane then pouted overcoming his amazement as he uttered, "Who does he think I am?" However he was unaware of a certain pair of green eyes that were following his moves...

Making it above to the upper parts of the ship, Timbre pumped announced, "Well! Let's get this gig started shall we?"

"Right!" Nozomi replied! Then taking her left hand out she reached it forwards and called out, "Shimmering Sewing!" Immediately in seconds as she did, up to her fingers came numerous glittering threads that all came from the orbs that she had attached to the mast of the ship!

Grabbing them all quickly as they came to her, Nozomi held the glittering threads in her hands and as she did, Timbre whistled, "Phweee!" As he then commented "Cool..." however looking to the female keyblader he couldn't help but make a suggestion, "Maybe I should I call you spider girly instead?"

Unamused, Nozomi stared at him annoyed. However she didn't complain, she simply handed the threads over to Timbre and as she did so, she told him, "I just hope you can be as amazing as Yeul said you can be!"

Hearing her say this, Timbre smirked as he told her, "Oh but of course! I never disappoint a lady!"

Nozomi though didn't make a response as she then simply looked at him and watched to see what he would do next.

Seeing her be cold like this, didn't surprise Timbre. However he knew this was the time to get serious too, so holding the threads in his hands... he closed his eyes. As he concentrated, he felt his power grow and awaken inside of himself, making his entire body begin to glow from within as a lilac coloured light began to shine around him.

Looking on at this, Nozomi was awestruck as she then suddenly saw the pink haired young man throw the threads forwards! As he did so, immediately they all flew to the people down below like a huge web!

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Struggling on down below, as he did his best to steer clear from all his adversaries. Pete cried out mad, "Ya confounded heartless! Get rid of these yutzs's ya hear me!?" Then stomping his feet he added, "This lame brains are-!"

SHINE!

Suddenly though he was distracted, as all at once from up above came glittering lines glowing with lilac light! It was all inter-connected like a huge web! Seeing it, he couldn't but ask, "What is that?"

Meanwhile staring on with amazement too, Jim saw the lines of webbing too! Then as one came towards him, he took it in his hands and felt it's cool warm light. As he did so, he asked, "What're we supposed to-?"

"You need to attach!" Hearing this voice, quickly Jim turned and as he did so, he saw Riku come over to him. As he did he didn't get another chance to ask more questions, for quickly the white haired keyblader was tying the glowing thread around his middle.

As he did so startling Jim, he heard Riku continue on to say, "This will keep you hanging, but you'll need to find something tough to hold onto as well." With that finishing he looked up to Jim and added, "For the bumpy ride that's ahead!"

Hearing these words being given to him, Jim then replied understanding, "Point taking!" Then looking to Riku who held his own thread, he told him, "You just tie yourself up well too."

Nodding, the white haired keyblader responded, "Working on it!" Then with a quick smile to him, he rushed back to the king's side to prepare for what was next. Seeing him do this, Jim himself then raced to find a good strong point too. While the rest of the crew were busy as well making their hasty preparations!

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Looking out from above, Nozomi watched on with Timbre and as she did so. She watched as everyone quickly all tied themselves with her 'Shimmering Sewing' threads, looking on she then said with anticipation, "Now we all have to wait for, is the signal of when they're ready."

"Aye, there chiclet!" Timbre said in reply, for he was looking forward to what was going to happen next as both he and Nozomi tied themselves down to the mast too. It was then after a few moments of finally finishing their ties, suddenly from on down!

SHINE!

That a flare was shot up from below! As it was, quickly seeing it Timbre said, "That's the boss's sign!"

Nodding, the female keyblader replied, "Yeah! Looks like it!"

"Okay!" The pink haired cat boy replied, with that he held onto his thread and as he did, he told the female keyblader, "Right! You better hang on tight!"

"I will!" With that Nozomi prepared herself for the part that Raiyana was now going to play in the plan!

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SHINE!

Seeing the signal in the sky, Raiyana then knew, "It's time!" Looking to her young friend, she told her, "Yeul I have to go."

Nodding, the young girl replied, "Yeah I know..." however holding onto her hand for a moment more, she decided to tell her, "Just be careful, Raiyana!"

Nodding to her as she said that, the long blue haired girl replied with a smile, "Of course!" Then taking her hand from Yeul's, she quietly removed Morphs from her long locks. Doing so, she then gently gave him to Yeul to look after, saying, "Take care of him okay?"

"I will!" The small girl answered and as she did, Raiyana walked forwards to he doorway and doing so in moments she summoned forth her double edged scythe in seconds!

Doing this, she turned to Delbert who was still in the cabin with them. As she did so, she told him, "Doc... please take care of Yeul and Morph for me, okay?"

Hearing this request being put to him, immediately the doggy featured man replied, "Oh yes! But of course, I'll keep a good eye on miss Yeul and Morph here."

As she heard these words, Raiyana smiled pleased then proceeding forwards she commented, "Now it's time for a Nightmare!" With those words, her body began to transform as her eyes became opaque pale and started to glow!

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Looking on Balthier watched as Raiyana walked forwards, slicing apart certain heartless that started to get at her. Seeing her walk, the gentleman pirate sitting with the remainder of his crew close to the mast couldn't help but comment with a smirk, "I look forward to the performance that this girl will present to us!"

Noel standing near to his captain, then told him with a smile, "Oh believe you and me Balthier, it'll be something you'll never forget!"

Zidane was smiling himself at this comment, however he sensed something! Looking over his shoulder he then saw someone approach! "Hey! Boss!

Hearing his title being called, immediately Balthier turned as did Fran who had her bow at the ready! Then as Noel turned, he saw approaching them... it was simply Pete. Seeing him struggling to get over towards them with his weight holding him back, the blue clad warrior didn't feel he was a threat at all. To the point that he even put away his own swords.

The overweight accomplice though annoyed, told them mad, "I'm gonna get you runts back for-!"

SHINE!

Suddenly though Pete was distracted as Raiyana walking forwards transformed her entire form in a flash! Her body became transparent and dark blue like the colour of the night sky as two white lines ran through down her cheeks. As her hair danced around her, she was a memorising sight to gaze upon with such beauty. However at the same time there was also a wildness there that was chilling to Pete as he looked on at her.

However before he could get anymore details down, suddenly from around her a huge cloud of something like darkened mist descended everywhere! As it did, caught off guard Pete cried out, "Hey!? What the heck is-!?"

Quickly though he had no more time to ask, for as this occurred it was like the entire ship had been shrouded in the deepest of darkness! As the entire ship became this way, immediately the light being emitted from the solar sails was put out and were made dead. Making the entire ship fall into the most eerie of silences.

Feeling this and being unable to see anything around him at all! Pete was beginning to panic inside! For if he couldn't see anything!? But quickly his thoughts were interrupted as suddenly!

CREAK!

Suddenly the entire ship was being turned on it's side! For without the sails giving it power or movability they were all quickly falling over! Feeling this happen, Pete then cried out, "Hey! Whoa!" Then in panic, he saw that he was falling backwards as the ship was being fully turned over! "Whoa! Whoa! Whoa!" His massive gloved hands had no grit at all! He was falling and fast! As he was, falling with him were also the many numbers of heartless who were being thrown overboard too!

Then as this occurred suddenly a purple coloured light enveloped the entire ship! Making it stay afloat in the realms of the stars, fully upside down as the passengers aboard it were held onto it fast by the lengths of shimmering threads!

'AAAAGGGGHHHH!"

Hearing this shout, Zidane holding on for dear life as the shimmering thread held him in place. Couldn't help but comment, "Well, looks like that fatso's out of commission!" However he was bothered now by the simple fact, that now he could't see anything himself.

SLASH!

SLASH!

SLASH!

As he heard these sounds of battle, Zidane turned and as he did so. He thought he could see something flash and dance amongst the darkness as the ship was turned fully upside down. But the lack of visibility with this dark mist made it practically impossible for him, for all he could see were silver slashes and the sounds of heartless being sliced apart!

Frustrated he said, "Darn! I can't see anything with all this!" He then though quickly remembered, "Oh the crystal!" With that he took it out seeing it glow with purple light in the darkness he smiled. Looking at it, he then commented, "Great! Now with this maybe I can-!"

SHWOOP!

Suddenly though before he could blink, the crystal was snatched from his hands! Startled as he felt this he asked, "What was-!?" However he didn't get a chance to say another word, as the ship was suddenly shaken violently and he was forced to hold on tightly for his life!

"AAAGGGHHH!"

Falling through the endless darkness, Pete couldn't see anything! But he was sure that this was it! He was finished! He was dead! He was-!

"Ugh!"

Quickly though as this strained gasp was heard, Pete felt himself stop falling! As he did, he then saw immediately who'd caught him, "Hari!?"

For there holding his right hand and arm with both of her hands, was the cold green eyed keyblader. However once again it was clear she was struggling with his massive weight, as she told him, "You are... still too heavy."

Hearing her say this, he felt bad. However he was all the more grateful for her coming to his aid as he told her, "You have no idea how glad I am to see ya! Without ya here I would a-!"

Immediately though the winged keyblader gave him no more time to speak, as she quickly took him up and above to get to higher safer levels. As the wolf demon crystal continued to glow with it's purple light within the darkness as it hung from her belt.

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Holding on tightly despite the gravity that was fighting to pull them all down, Jim, Silver and Amelia along with her First Mate Mr Arrow were gripping their threads tightly. All of them desperate to not fall into the endless abyss that was waiting for them below!

SLASH!

SLASH!

SLASH!

Hearing Raiyana as she continued to slice apart the various heartless that was were still left behind, Jim couldn't help but ask pursing his lips to hold on, "How much longer before she's finished taking down those things!?"

As he heard this question, Mr Silver then replied, "I dunno lad! But Rai lass shouldn't be too much longer! For she's a true bladesman as best as I've ever seen!"

"We will have to count on your word for that, Mr Silver!" Amelia spoke as she held on tightly, "For if she isn't! We will most certainly-!"

CREAK!

"AAAGGGHHH!"

Suddenly then losing his grip as the ship turned, the rocky skinned First Mate began to fall down below! As he did, immediately Jim cried out, "Mr Arrow!" With that on immediate impulse, the rebellious youth descended down!

Seeing them both suddenly leave their party, both Amelia and Silver shouted out, "MR ARROW!?" "JIMBO!?"

However despite the fear that was coursing through his body, Jim falling through the darkness could catch the sight of the stone skinned man. As he did, he immediately acted! Grabbing the shimmering thread that was in his sights, he then followed it to where it lead! Doing so, he quickly found the stony man dangling within the empty darkness.

Mr Arrow himself, seeing the cabin boy come for him was surprised as he cried out, "Young Mr Hawkins!?"

Hearing him, the ponytailed young man smiled as he told him, "Hey! Felt you could use a help line up!"

The stony First Mate, at first baffled to hear this then told him, "Well I should give you a reprimand for behaving so foolishly, but for this moment I appreciate the assist!"

As he heard these words, Jim then replied, "You're welcome!" For he was pleased to hear this.

So quickly with that, both the First Mate and Cabin Boy began their ascension as they started to climb back up. However unbeknownst to them, a pair of shining yellow eyes were spying upon them from the deepest part of the darkness. As it quietly and patiently bided it's time following their path back on up...

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Timbre being held by Nozomi as she held him aloft in the air, with her wings as she maintained the shimmering threads. Watched the pink haired cat boy maintain the floating of the ship, with his mysterious power. For looking at him, she would never have had expected him to have such power!?

However it was clear that he was beginning to struggle to keep his control of the ship, as he was she heard him ask, "Hey? How much more, I don't how much longer I can last?"

Hearing him ask this question, Nozomi then answered, "I dunno... but I'm sure it won't be too much longer! Just do your best, okay Timbre?"

The cat tailed young man, hearing her say this to him as she continued to hold him and look at him with concern. He then blank for a moment smiled as he told her, "You know, from where I'm standing?"

Curious Nozomi simply stared at him, as she wondered what he was going to say next?

She quickly though heard him continue as he went on to say, "You're cuter than I thought!" Then snuggling into her shoulder and neck, he also admitted on a further note, "Sweet and softer too!"

Annoyed in moments as she heard and felt him do this, Nozomi complained mad, "Hey! Quit that!" But for the moment sadly she had to grin and bear with the outrageous cat boy, until the last part of the plan came to completion!

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Continuing on together, Mr Arrow had to ask his assisting Cabin Boy, "How much further until we're there, Mr Hawkins?"

Hearing him ask, the brown haired young man replied, "I don't know?" But looking on up, he replied, "But it can't be too much further, because-!"

Suddenly though from within the darkness, appeared a stray Air Pirate Heartless! It'd spotted them! Seeing it, the Cabin Boy was shocked as Mr Arrow shouted out, "Mr Hawkins!?"

Shutting his eyes, as the heartless came straight for him. Jim waited for the painful impact that was to occur!

However he felt nothing! Surprised at this, he then saw before his eyes an incredible sight! For there before both the rocky First Mate and himself, it was none other than Raiyana!

Still within her transformed state, her shimmering, flowing light blue hair and dark night shining transparent glowing body. Made her a mystical sight to behold in the darkness... both Jim and Mr Arrow were in awe of her!

Curious though, Raiyana asked them, "Are you both alright?"

Quickly in reply, Jim replied, "Uh yeah? Yeah, we're fine."

Pleased to hear this, Raiyana replied, "Good!" Then looking above herself, she could sense some other stray heartless and as she felt them, she told her crew mates, "You both best be going, I'll be finished here soon!" With that she went to take off into the darkness! As she did so, Jim then began to climb up again glad for the help that Raiyana had given to them.

However before she fully left, Mr Arrow called out to her, "Miss Raiyana!"

Turning as she heard him, the transformed girl looked to the rocky First Mate and as she did. She heard him say, "Thank you for the assistance, it's greatly appreciated!"

As she heard these words, it was the first time that Raiyana could remember him ever thanking her so sincerely. Pleased though as she saw him do this, she replied back, "It's no trouble at all! You both just take care!"

With that she took off into the darkness, as Mr Arrow went to catch up to Jim as he started his climbing again with a smile. However before he could get too far, suddenly a pair of haunting eyes appeared ahead of him! For there with his red crab claws exposed, it was none other than Mr Scroop!

Freezing at the sight of him, Mr Arrow though had no time as suddenly Mr Scroop using his sharpened claw cut into the shimmering thread that was keeping the rocky man with them. As he did, he grinned sinisterly as he told him, "Safe travels..."

SNAP!

"AAAAGGGGHHHH!"

Immediately Mr Arrow fell, falling fast into the dark abyss of space that was below them all... his time now forced to an end...

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Jim though unaware of what had occurred quickly made his way to both Mr Silver and Captain Amelia. As he did so he heard them both cry out, "Mr Hawkins!?" "Jimbo!?"

For seeing him, neither could believe it! Seeing them himself, Jim told them with a smile, "Hey guys!"

Mr Silver though angered told him, "What were ya thinkin' lad!? Ya could have been swimmin' with Davey Jones's locker! If ya'd-!"

However Jim tried to defend himself as he said, "Yeah but I didn't! I was able to-!"

SHINE!

Suddenly though his words were interrupted as suddenly from below a rich golden light began to shine! As it did, immediately the darkened mist they'd all been engulfed in way quickly blown away!

However the force of this power was so great, that Jim had to close his eyes to shield them from this strong radiance! Mr Silver himself too then moved over to his Cabin Boy as he held him, as he felt this new hot strong power surge power surge forth! As it did so, Captain Amelia herself shielding herself too from this power. Couldn't help but gaze on and see that the one causing this, was Raiyana herself!

But unlike before, she was no longer dark and mystical like the night. She was instead majestic and shining with light! She almost seemed to be made purely of sunlight as her skin glowed with gold as her hair fanned out and flowed out in an orange like haze.

As she did so, Captain Amelia was then further memorised as she saw the sails of the ships begin to come alive again as the light fed them, making them shine golden with life! With that immediately the systems of the ships were re-started and as they were, they were quickly turned back up right as the battle had finally come to an end!

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Seeing the change occur, as they both landed upon the top of the ship's mast once more. Nozomi was delighted, "They did it! The plan worked out!"

Timbre hearing this was glad too, however he couldn't help but complain saying, "Man! It's about time! I didn't know how much longer I could hold on out for!"

"WHOO HOO!"

To which Nozomi simply smiled hearing this along with the applause that sounded out down below, however as she looked to the lines of fading shimmering threads she'd created. She then saw startled one had vanished! Why though? Why had that happened? Soon though she would discover truth as to why as the unwary crowd below continued to cheer and holler out, at the vanquishing of the Heartless...