Chapter/Tale 3: Sail the Seven Seas: Act 2

Author's Note Intro:

Hello everybody and Happy New Year to you all in 2018! Hope you've enjoyed the last chapter, because there's more tale of the sea to be found in this one! Anyway, I really don't have anything else to say this time other than to just enjoy the story! Really. That's all. I'm not lying. You know what? Just read it already, we're wasting time anyway. Oh, and in this version, you'll have to sail to different locations to get the pieces in any order you'd like. Just one catch: you may need a certain ability to progress any further to any island or at least something, though. Let's enjoy a fresh new year in 2018!

Kirby's POV: Aqua Resort- Next Day

"Wakey-wakey, Onii-chan," The voice of Kazela booms over my ears, whispering. I refused to get up, though. It's just one of those times, you know.

"Ugh, just give me five more minutes, okay?" I groaned. "I don't like early mornings and it's so annoying now."

"Okay, Kirby," Kazela giggled. "You asked for it."

It was then that I felt lips press against my cheek, causing me to sit up with an embarrassed jolt. Kazela smiles.

"Finally, you're awake, Kirby."

"W-what did you do to me?" I gasped.

"That was your wake up kiss by yours truly."

"But why would you give me that sort of thing?"

"Because, like I said, you asked for it," Kazela went for it again and I blush in defeat. "Come on, you're still upset about last night?"

"Eh, not at all. I couldn't care less anyway. Besides, the only real thing that actually exists here are pirates, actually. No big surprise there."

"Come on, Kirby," Kazela urged me, yanking my arm. "At least get up now."

"Why? Who'd wanna get up at 6:00 in the freaking morning? Only high school students would be forced to do that." It was really 7:00, actually. Sometimes I hate early mornings if it interrupts my sleep.

"Because my favorite anime's on at this time, and I want you to see it. Please, Kirby?" Her eyes did the whole eyeball thing that cats do. I couldn't say no to a face like that, even if she costed me a few more hours of good sleep.

I chuckle. "Alright, girl. Just this one time. But let's not wake up Karly in the process, okay?" I look over where Karly was sleeping. She was in her cute pajamas as from yesterday when we woke up from a two days' worth of "sleep." Karly was hugging onto the pillow next to her like a little kid with a jumbo teddy bear.

For my twin sister, she does act like a little kid sometimes. I wonder if we really are related. If we're not, then at least we have each other. But, I do wonder sometimes what it's like to have parents, y'know. Being a warrior and all, I'd realize that we never got a chance to know what that's like at all in the first place. Sorry I went off topic there.

"Thank you, Kirby," Kazela whispered, not before for the third time kissing me on the cheek. I blushed again.

"Please stop that," I sighed, admitting defeat.

I felt Kari lump on my head and leap over to Kazela's left shoulder. She then wraps her hand on my arm and pulls me up from my warm, comfortable, soft hotel bed. I felt almost exposed to the air.

She runs and grabs the remote and presses the button that turns it on. The TV took a few moments to start up after it's turned off for the night. The screen shows nothing at first, but then it resumed back to the original channel it was on. The last few minutes was the bumpers or transition into the next show. It was an anime block channels with good voice acting and not the cringy ones you'd see that came from and edited by some entertainment for kids with not a very best reputation, although there may have been some that were really good with voice acting and not editing a thing of the anime.

"Ooh, it's about to start, Kirby," Kazela silently squeals, remembering not to startle Karly and wake her up. "Ever since last night, since you don't believe it's true, then maybe this will convince you."

"Wait, what anime is this anyway?" I asked.

"It's a nice one, and it'll convince you they are real."

"Oh, that's nice- hey, wait a minute. "Convince me they are real?" You couldn't be talking about…"

My thoughts were exactly correct when the next show that comes up after was all about… you guessed it. I sweatdropped. "I'd figured…"

"Mermaids," Kazela squealed in joy. "And this one's called Mermaid Melody."

I sweatdrop. "You've been meaning to say that I got out of bed for nothing at an early time like this just to have me watch with you an anime about Mermaids as a cheap yet adorable attempt to convince me they're real and so that I can stop being an idiot about not knowing about that cheap fairytale creature of myths? That's what this is all about, am I right?"

"Please, Kirby?" Kazela stares at me with those innocent eyes, as usual. There's no way I can say no to a face like that, and you'd call me pathetic if I give in to a trick like that, and… well, you'd be right.

With no thought of turning her down, my conscious directs me to just go along for now. It feels as if I'm being too easy on her. "Fine. But just this once. After this, it's time to stop. No more. Not like I'll be into it anyway."

Later…

"Wow, no wonder everyone hates her. What kind of girl would steal someone else's boyfriend, even if they didn't know it? Boyfriend stealer! Come on, Luchia! Get your man back already!" Okay, it got to me already. Still wasn't convinced, but this will really get you attached to the story.

"Told you that you'd be attached to this," Kazela chuckles.

"Still, it doesn't change my opinion about what I think, but I'd have to admit, this is some good drama," I said with excitement.

About 3 episodes later, we were still watching it. I then heard the sound of someone waking up from their bed, and we both turned around to see Karly, who was apparently in a daze, that of what we all are when we wake up in the morning, especially early in the mornings. Her hair was all messed up, and it seems her hair's length has grown somehow, and also her flat chest has a starting bulge of air bags underneath her white shirt. I think what happened yesterday must've caused some air to inflate in that flat chest of hers. It's starting to look like the other girls now.

"Oh, hiya guys," She said in a slur. "What're you two doing up so early? We still have time before we have to start looking, y'know." It was 8:15 at this time.

"Kazela wanted me to watch a few episodes of her favorite show, Mermaid Melody. Anime is really addictive, if you think about it."

"Oh man, I missed it? I should've woken up earlier."

"You can still watch, you know. It's only halfway into the episode, so you can still catch up, Karly. While you all do that, I'm gonna check on the others, see if they are okay." There was a knock on the door. "Well, seems I don't have to. It must be coincidental that they had the same idea as me."

Getting up, I walk towards the door and opening it without much thinking required as well as caution. To my surprise, it was Bandana Dee who was at the door, and it looks like he hasn't gotten any sort of sleep last night.

"Whoa, Bandana Dee!" I exclaimed, jumping back. "You look terrible." I compliment stated.

"Yeah, thanks for that, Kirby," He sarcastically replied. "Had the strangest dream last night, but it felt so real."

"It wasn't a nightmare, wasn't it? It'd be bad for all of us here."

"It… was…" Bandana Dee suddenly blushed red. "… weird. For a second thought, I thought I had actually met a mermaid-"

I quickly shushed him at that word. "Shh! Shut your trap if you know what's good for you, especially around her-"

"MERMAID?!" Kazela long jumps all the way over to us, ecstatic as to even make such a move due to hearing him say 'Mermaid'. "Was it the one stalking you last night?! Where?! Where?! WHERE?! TELL ME!"

"What's gotten into her, Kirby?" He asked. I sweatdropped. "It couldn't be about the whole Mermaid thing since yesterday and the two days before that even, could it?"

"You know it, boy," I replied. "Kazela, you do realize that he said it was a dream, right?"

"But he met a mermaid in his dreams, right? At least he can tell me what it looks like!" Kazela huffed.

"Reasoning with her seems kinda pointless, it looks that way," I sighed. "Oh, by the way, have you found out about something yet? You know, the location or where to start looking?"

"That? I've figured that out, and so on and all that sort and crap," He summarized.

Sweatdropping at the thought, I then thought about how and what he meant by that. I noticed something on his face, and as any good friend would do, he'd point it out so the other could avoid the embarrassing fate that unwinds before him.

"By the way, Bandana Dee," I asked with a blank "eh" face that of a chibi. "Since when were you into wearing slightly aqua blue and pink lipstick? There's some on your lips."

Bandana Dee jumped back a little as I showed it to him with a handheld mirror. "This… I c-can e-explain…"

"What, you're planning on cross-dressing from now on as a girl?" I teased him.

"NO!" He shot back. "I do not cross-dress!"

"I was just kidding, geez. But it looks like to me that you're into that kind of stuff."

"I am not!" He blushed.

"Bandana Dee," Kazela huffed again. "Where's that mermaid?!"

"God, she's ambitious about mermaids now. And even if I told you that, what were you going to do with one anyway?"

Kazela lead out a cute smile, spaced out, and says this: "I want to keep a mermaid as a pet!"

We sweatdropped. "Don't you think that'd kinda cruel, Kazel? I mean, they have minds of their own and besides, don't you have poor little Kari as your pet right now?"

"I meant, I just wanna be friends with one if possible."

"I doubt that though," Bandana Dee sighs. "That'd be considered slavery in a messed up way."

"You're just being… delusional, that's all. I'm positive that lipstick color is actually from a mermaid. Or maybe you're just into makeup, is that right?"

Bandana Dee slapped his face in response, groaning that none of us tried to understand what he's trying to tell us. "It's not like that- oh, you know what? Screw you, Kirby! But I'm saying that it was just a dream and there's no freaking way that I'd be into makeup! It felt real, I thought it was real… even though I was there last night, I don't remember hearing such a thing; that kiss… it felt real…"

"What kiss?" I titled my head in question.

"Um, nothing! It couldn't be a dream though…" His voice fades away as if he was hiding something. He shakes whatever thoughts were in his head and looks at me without feeling embarrassed. "Anyway, remember when you said to say anything if we found out something? Well, my source came directly from surprisingly Adena's old man."

"Old Man? What do you mean by that?"

"Her father that looks like he's seen better days ahead of him. He's actually younger than you think he is, it's just his appearance, like he's some sort of sea god, like… um… Poseidon! Surely you've heard of him?"

"Oh yeah, I get it now. I see. He's one of those people with white hair when they're born, so people might often confuse them for an old person like that. Back to the topic, what else did he tell you?"

"Well, after the incident before we even got to here, well, he somehow knew we were coming here and basically, gave us the "special" package for free, if ya know what I mean. All of this and that free breakfast was for free because our situation was an exception in more ways than one, if you know what the exceptions are."

"Yeah," I sweatdropped. "No wonder."

"He went up to me and asked that if you ever wake up, he wants to meet you as soon as possible because he believes only you can solve the mystery of- you know what? It'd be better to meet with him once you're done with… whatever it is you're doing. He should be somewhere with Adena at the cafeteria again."

"I see. Thanks for that, Bandana Dee. That's all you have to say?"

"Yeah, that's it. Oh, and some of the girls aren't feeling well, and considering what happened yesterday, it's no wonder. Maybe you should at least stop by their rooms and see how they're doing yourself. I already did, but it seems they don't remember what happened for some strange reason; probably because of the past events yesterday."

"Hmm, they don't remember what happened yesterday? But Karly didn't seem like she forgot what happened; then again, I'm not sure entirely. But I'll take your word for it; seems better to just deal with it rather than to argue about it all day long. I'll check this guy you speak of out later, okay?"

"Alright, Kirby," He says, his voice trailing off somewhere else. "Maybe it was just a dream… I must've been imagining things…" With those words he mumbles to himself, he closes the door and leaves to take care of some other further business… whatever it was anyway.

"Dang it, at least he could've told me what the mermaid looked like," Kazela sighs in disappointment. "Maybe next time, I guess."

I sweatdropped, then sighed afterwards. I wasn't sure of what else to do anyway. Maybe I should go back to sleep a little or maybe watch a little more of Mermaid Melody. Perhaps I should take his advice and go check up with the other girls in the party and meet with Adena's old man that was said to almost resemble Poseidon. With the decision made in mind, I decided to head out.

"Ok guys, I'm gonna check on everyone else and meet with this old man that is supposed to resemble Poseidon. In the meantime, you all stay here. Let me know if anything comes up, okay?"

"Yeah, yeah, whatever Kirby," Karly scoffed. "We'll be fine." And by fine, does she mean stare at the TV screen all day long, unaware of her surroundings? Typical Karly.

"Oh, who am I kidding? You will be fine, if you know what I mean." I just took off for the door and closed it behind me. I was still in my pajamas and it felt really comfortable to walk around in a hotel like it's your own house. I took a look through the fancy hallways of the resort and strolled down there to the rooms where at least one of the girls are there, and for who to check on first, I decided with the girl that started that madness: Merina.

I dared to knock on the door. "Yo, morning guys," I greeted, saying while knocking on the door. No one answered for a while. I tried again.

"Um… is anyone there?" I sweatdropped.

The door, like in one of those horror movies, somehow opened by itself without anyone doing it. At least I thought it was doing that. It was Merina at the door, who appears quite in a wrecking daze; she looks like a mess, is what I would say if it didn't get me another repeat of yesterday. But seriously, she is completely exposed in some parts, especially the breast area. It was almost as if she had been drinking hard at a party and had been barfing all night long. She looks up at me and nearly faints on top of me, with her breasts pressed against me. Covered in blood stains from yesterday as if she just walked in a slaughter party at the moment heads were being chopped.

"Merina?! What's wrong?! You look like you had one drink too many at a party last night!" Merina groans as if she was going to barf.

"Ugh, I think I'm going to be sick… my insides are killing me right now... egh..." It was like she was seasick except she was on land. I sighed and blushed. Apparently, duty calls, it seems so. Time to man up, I told myself.

"Alright, Merina, just hang in there," I picked her up bridal style and slowly took her back to her bed, where surprisingly, there was no sign of neither Maddie nor Mackenzie, and Callie was in bed, in the same condition as Merina, exposed in more ways than one. I tried not to blush as I gently placed Merina down next to Callie for reasons unexplained. The rooms seemed clean, but the only thing that wasn't was the beds. Where did the two little girls run off to this time?

Callie groaned. "K… Kirby? Is that you?" Her eyes flutter open when she heard my voice, but weakly. "W… what… happened? Ow, my head hurts…"

"A lot of things has happened. Heard you weren't feeling well, so I thought I'd check up on you, see if you're okay. Bandana Dee told me that Adena's father wanted to meet me, so I'm going to do just that right after you're taken care of. Where is Maddie and Mackenzie anyway?"

"Who cares? I bet they're probably hunting for another mermaid or something. God… my head…" Merina said in a slur. "I think I felt extremely horny, and just why are my boobs covered in blood? Ugh, gross. Did we walk in while a murder bath just happened?"

"Oh, some of that blood belonged to the boys, and," I said, pointing to one spot on Merina's breasts, a small drop of blood on it. "That one's mine, positive. How? I don't know."

Merina blushed and tried to cover it, but she was too weak to do so. "What do you mean by that? Pervert."

"It's not like I wanted to peek, it was more like you forced us for it," I shrugged.

"Huh?" The two sick girls asked. "What do you mean?"

"Hugging us guys against your beautiful breasts and giving us nosebleeds, of course you got sick... er, somehow," I answered. "You all were so horny that time, I'm starting to think that you actually liked it."

The girls were flustered. "What? We did nothing like that! And why would we like something that indecent?"

"Something about a terrible screech or whatever was the cause of it. But nonetheless, that's what happened. Ask anyone about it, and they'll say it's true; it's your choice on whether to believe it or not."

"I choose not to believe a damn word you're saying, Kirby," Callie growled with her cat-like teeth grinding, arms crossed and turned over to the side. "I prefer not to show my skin to someone that shouldn't be tainted with such perverted ways, especially to a Legendary Star Warrior like you, now turned human. I'm starting to forget what you used to look like before you were cursed human, and the rest of your friends… and… Kaila… you know, your old form used to remind me of what… never mind."

"Something wrong, Callie?" I slowly asked. She looks at me, flustered quite quickly and looks away. "Did I do something wrong? I swear-"

"No, it's… nothing. I'm fine," she sighed. She slumped back down with an embarrassed look on her adorable cat face, her ears bend down as if she was being patted on the head. Her tail waves slowly in motion.

"I still don't remember what happened yesterday." Merina does the same; yet somehow, I didn't notice that her dog ears and tail popped up at the time either. Her whimpering groan was similar that to a female dog's or a mother of lots and lots of puppies. Same applies for the cats, too.

"Hey, don't strain yourselves here," I tried to say. "You're still not okay and yet I still have errands to run, believe or not, surprisingly." The two hybrids of dog and cat girls, an oddly type yet common pair together, whimper with the same dog and cat sounds while somehow in pain as well too, blushing green and red. Their eyes were widen and dilated like that of an adorable animal, making you fall for its adorable charms like a sissy. I tried to analyze the possible answer as to why they are sick.

"Hmm, if it's not because of the events yesterday that caused it possibly, then maybe it's something else. But what could it be, though? Maybe it's the side effect of the screech yesterday that makes them sick or something like that. But what kind of sickness, though?" I said out loud. "I'm no professional doctor, but this is not my field, heck no. Maybe Mackenzie knows what this is, so maybe that's why she and Maddie are out. Maybe I should go and get her, wherever she is-"

"Kirby?" I felt two hands on my left arm that felt warm and soft, but I could also feel the claws from both girls. "Can you… stay with us a little longer?" They both had "the eyes" look, if you know what I mean. I blushed, no, became even more flustered and embarrassed and sweated like crazy like a smelly rainstorm on my body.

"Uh, I… um… wish I could but, I have to, y'know, go right now- whoa!" I was interrupted the second the two girls pulls me directly on the bed where they were lying on, throwing me off guard. It wasn't long before I found myself in a lewd position in between both the two pet girls. I was finding myself in a position, just like yesterday, hugged against their breasts, in bed.

"Um, can you two let me go? I really have to- mmph!" was what I was going to finish if Merina and Callie hadn't interrupted me with a pet lick. On the cheeks. I felt warmth of Merina's face and her low-growling bark rub on mine, while on the other hand was Callie, who purred and rubbed her face on the other side. I tried to get up, but the girls were clinging onto my arms to make sure I couldn't escape them both.

"What's the rush, Kirby?" said Merina in a seductive, sick voice. "You have all the time in the world. Can't you stay a little while longer? I'm… sure you… can do… that, can… you?" She started to yawn, even though it was morning.

"The problem is, I don't have all the time in the world, and as much as I'd love to stay to watch over the both of you, I'm afraid I can't do that. I've got somewhere to be right now," I tried to reply nicely.

"Kirby," Callie said, relaxingly rubbing against me and meowed. "You're so nice and warm. I'll never… let… go…" Callie yawned and with that said, both she and Merina fell asleep on me, with their arms locked on tight to them.

"Oh boy, not this again," I thought to myself. "I don't have time for this! I'll have to find someone to watch over them while I'm-"

The door, unlocked, was opened and guess who came inside? Ironically, it was Maddie and Mackenzie, who both sweatdropped at the sight of me. Trapped on a bed with two hot girls.

"Umm, this isn't what it looks like?" I said, although cringed and blushed when the two girls snuggle onto me even more. "Screw this. Get me out of here, please."

"To be honest, everyone was telling the truth when they said that Kirby was a chick magnet, if only I knew what that meant," Maddie thought out loud. "Sorry about Merina, she's been acting this way since this morning and yesterday after they went for another round with you. Oh, and if you were wondering where we were at the time, to answer your question, we went to find out what was wrong with them or something like that."

Mackenzie managed to remove the girl's arms off of me, but before she even did, I received a double kiss from the two pet girls in their sleep before going back to their coma-like sleep, or… whatever it's supposed to be. After getting up from the bed that was tainted with nosebleeds, I shook myself and patted every spot on my body for good measures.

"Thanks, guys. Wouldn't want a repeat of yesterday, wouldn't we?" I whispered, aware of the two girls that were about to cause me another nosebleed. "So, care to explain what happened, Mackenzie?"

The 10 year old genius sighed. "Let's take this outside, shall we? I can't help but feel that there's something watching us, you know."

"But who's going to watch over the seasick girls while we're out?" Maddie brought up a point.

"Hmm…" I thought. Then, it struck me.

Later…

"Alright, Kazela, Karly. You think you can watch over them for us while we speak to someone important who wanted to see me about 3 days ago?"

"Of course we can, Kirby," Karly replied. "What? You think that I, your twin sister, is completely unreliable?"

"I never said you were completely unreliable. Heck, I didn't even say that or even thought that, not even once. I just want you to take care of them while we run this important errand. It's simple. And of course you know what to do should anything bad were to happen."

Kazela pats Karly on the head and smiles. "Don't worry, Kirby! You can count on us!"

"Alright, then. Well then, ciao," I waved.

Kazela closes the door after we've stepped outside. I stretched for a little bit and ruffle and mess up my hair a bit, then afterwards scratched my back. "So, kids. Let's go to the Cafeteria, and don't worry about everyone else, it's not always necessary to have breakfast together all the time. I presume they have their own little errands to do, and what about your parents, Maddie?"

Maddie blushed, then sweatdrops. "Well, dad's pretty much watching over mom, who was sick as well. Not only her, Merina, Callie, Emily, and um… that's it; I mean, not only just the older, hot girls in our party, but all the older, sexy girls and women are affected and sick, it seems so. Everyone on the beach at that time was affected, doing such indecent things. Pretty much afterwards, the popularity of females at the beach were sick. Little and innocent girls, such as me, Kenzie, and Kazela, were the only females around town seen, since they were not affected. Many of the men were unsure on how to treat this kind of sickness."

"Ah, I see," I sighed. "Well, I have to meet up with Adena's father, said he wanted to speak to me at once. Wonder was it's all about? Shall we head over there?"

The two girls nodded and we all head over to the Cafeteria at once.

The Piari Cafeteria

Walking inside, the only people to our surprise we see are only boys and men, no signs of females anywhere there. Just as I thought, most of the females in this resort must've gone to the beach and was deeply affected by that screech. Well, except the little girls, you know.

"Figures," Maddie commented. "All the women are sick and out of commission because of yesterday. We've haven't found out what caused this, though. Isn't there anyone who may know the answer to this?"

"Excuse me, young man," a voice of man spoke. "You wouldn't happen to be the boy named "Kirby," if I'm not mistaken? 'The Legendary Star Warrior,' I presume?"

Turning around, we see a man who I thought has seen better days. "Um, yeah, that's me. Can I help you with something, sir?"

"You've finally awoken, and so much has happened while you were asleep, my boy," He replies. "It's truly an honor to meet the Star Warrior of Legends in person, although I can't quite believe that you've become human because of Zero."

"Wait, are you Adena's "Old Man" that Bandana Dee told me about?" I immediately replied. "You know, you almost look like that sea king, Poseidon, in my opinion."

"In the living flesh, baby," He chuckles. "And thanks for that compliment, although you're close as to referring to my ancestor. I'm one of his descendants, believe it or not."

"What?" We all exclaimed. "No way!"

"So, you're a descendant of that sea king, recorded in many myths?" questioned Mackenzie. "That's… quite hard to believe, though."

"I don't expect you to believe me, unless you want to. But before I answer your questions, let me introduce myself. As the father of the Aqua Elemental Princess, Adena, you may refer to me as Antaris. Don't think of me as old because of my appearance, but in reality, I am quite young, but not too young." Just imagine him as an old ruler with white hair and a beard and blue eyes; think of him as a sea king you might be familiar with but with tight, buff six pack abs and hardcore muscles, with the attire of a pirate outfit of your vision.

"Wow, he's ripped," Maddie blushed. "Is he a pirate or something?"

"You could assume that, but this is all I have left to wear, ever since that incident yesterday, which I assume you were affected by that too, am I right?" We all sweatdropped.

"Yeah. It was unpleasant. You did say that you knew the answer to this, right?" I asked. "Do you know what the cause of this is?"

"How about we sit down first over some nice food and quality service, shall we?" He sat himself down on a table and we do the same. A few minutes later, while we're munching on some food, Antaris continued to explain.

"I would say that the ones behind this are mutant water creatures known as Water Demons; although they caused mischief and terror in all the seas, they're not responsible for this indecent stunt, for it seems they've been… tamed somehow by someone. No Water Demons has been sighted for about a few months or so it appears that way. However, since this was not caused by Water Demons, perhaps someone who may have tamed the Water Demons must've been behind this, as if they can control the element of Water itself. I could feel a dark presence when that wailing screech came along."

"Dark… presence…?" I thought. Then, a possible answer struck me. "Maybe it was a member of the Zero Seven Force, someone who could possibly control water. I had a feeling that screech wasn't normal or accidental- it was intentional."

"I see," Antaris agreed. "The members of the force you seek to destroy must've been behind this. And of course, strange things always does happen in Aquarius Star. There has been claims of kidnapping and missing people, pirate raids, weird phenomenon, and Titan attacks against the kingdoms of the land, and there was just one recent Titan attack two days ago, and the Titan was unusual that time. Usually, it'd go and attempt to kill Prince Travis, even though he is quite the young ruler, but this time it wanted someone else- and guess who it was? You."

"M-me?" I replied. "The heck you're talking about?"

"Hmm, so no one decided to inform you on this, I see. Well, for some reason, the Titan seems to have some sort of hate against you, although I assume you have had no encounter with one as if you've done something to it, but I can't imagine you doing such a thing and I find that impossible. But the way it had the will wanting to kill you, something was definitely odd. Before it was going wreak havoc on the town, luckily, your friends put a stop to it, and end it for good. But honestly, you should be thanking your bandana haired friend, because he somehow knew the weak spot of the Titan and was able to kill it, I swear, it's almost like it wasn't his first encounter with one before. Then again, I could be wrong."

"That was really impressive of him," I said, smiling. "I guess he saved my backside once again."

"I've heard a lot from him and I've gained more insight on the scene, especially. So I am aware of the events that has happened to you, and I know that involves my daughter too, because I'm sure you know she was involved in the incident eight years ago. When she heard that Kailaine was kidnapped by Dark Matter and what has become of you all, she was in tears and was gravely upset because it was just like how it happened those many years ago, and even if she didn't show it to you the first time you've met her, she is still sorrowful about it, and it wounds my heart to see my daughter like this." Antaris sighs.

"Um, how is she right now?" Maddie asked. "She's not… sick as well, is she?"

"I'm not sure. She hasn't shown any signs of sickness all day, and she does appear to be fine. Then again, I'm not positive it is so."

"Now that you've mentioned it, my sister was affected by that screech, but she doesn't show signs of any sickness, as if she's immune to it or something like that. Don't know why," I added.

"That, I believe it remains a mystery for now. As of this topic's matters, we've got a major situation, and in more ways than one. To begin with is the attack of the Titans. Titans are ancient sea weapons constructed by Poseidon a long time ago in a war that waged for some time, gigantic guardian soldiers, to be exact. When he crafted seven of them, he gave them to each of the seven tribes that would soon transform into kingdoms of the famous seven seas, which are composed and recognized by the 7 main colors of the rainbow. They would soon learn how to create Titans by themselves and they'd be used whenever any sort of trouble was happening, and whenever they're not doing that, they were put to guard rare treasures in the ancient Sea Temples that were said to belong to Poseidon or that it was from the surface. Treasure and lust to be wealthy and have fame is what would soon create the existence of the band of sea thieves which we refer to as Pirates." Antaris explained deeply.

"So, pirates existed because of rare and hidden treasure that could have the potential to rule the world or other pursuits that are lusty to fame and fortune? I see." I said. "Well, maybe not in that way, but the tales that are told to others inspires them to become just like them, which is why pirates were more widespread."

"Precisely right, Kirby," He replies. "And the Titans were made to prevent anyone from getting those treasures for their own greedy pursuits. It's where they store all of their Titans, mostly, rather than in their castles. Most likely, the treasure they seek is mostly on islands that are somewhat booby-trapped and in at least territory of each of the seven kingdoms. The kingdom that Poseidon ruled was called Atlantis, the heart of the seven kingdoms, where it houses the legendary titan known as Gyrozalta, the prism colossus. It was locked away for some time after that war, and believe it or not, it was the war you fought in, Kirby."

"The Great Galaxy War?" I had my mouth wide open. "No way… there were so many dead bodies there… only a few of us survived and went to different planets in hopes of surviving. We've won everything and lost it all at the same time… you're meaning to tell me that he...?"

"Exactly. After his tragic death in that war, the titan was sealed away into the sea, where no one has seen it ever again, along with Atlantis itself for reasons unknown. He believed that there would be a time when a new evil would rise again and only when it happens will there be a use for Gyrozalta again. Until then, it was to be sealed away from humankind, for no human can handle its power as easily as he could, fearing that they might abuse its power if it was possible. Honestly, he didn't have any hatred kindled against humankind, for he's actually fond of them. But after his death, the idea rose that humans are to blame for his death originally developed from one of the seven kingdoms, whose ruler, named Arecena, hated humankind, no matter how hard the other rulers tried to convince her not to hate them. The idea disrupted the peace between them, and so chaos dispersed. And so after that, that queen forced the decision to ban everyone from associating with humans forever by means of some sort of monster kind that we call Water Demons, by transforming the inhabitants into half-beasts with corrupted power. Now they roam throughout this planet's Seven Seas, causing any sort of trouble and danger, all to make sure they don't associate with humans anymore, and in more ways than one."

"How was that possible? One, how did the queen pull that off? And two, wasn't Poseidon's kind the prey of Water Demons?" Maddie asked.

Antaris sighed, and then asked me a question. "Surely you were an infant at that time, but do you remember what weapon he carries, Kirby?"

"Hmm… I believe it was… a trident of some sort?" I guessed.

"That's right. He used his trident to create the titans and Gyrozalta, the legendary sea weapon. It has the power to control water at will and create the most devastating disasters caused by the sea. When Gyrozalta was sealed, his trident was sealed along with it as well. Origins unknown, the Trident has power that only he can control, and he can use it to do whatever he desires; consider it a somewhat god-like power in that way, I suppose, and as well, it's the only thing that can control the colossus. It can't be used for evil purposes, however."

"Maybe when she got a hold of it, she was corrupted or something?" I assumed. "Only Poseidon can handle that power, can't he?"

"Can't say for sure, you know. But that's just how it was then. It would then continue that way as to frighten others as a warning to never associate with humans. That ruler's hate would grow and grow more until it reach the point where she decided to wipe out humanity and torture them in more ways than one. It started with Water Demons, not only frightening others, but torturing humans as well. Then, she started sending the ocean's most dangerous creatures to kill them. Next came natural disasters, and last but not least, Titan attacks against the kingdoms of the land. It seemed like an everyday cycle, but for a few years, it stopped. All because of an incident involving one of the inhabitants of her kingdom breaking the rules and saving a boy who fell overboard due to a tsunami she caused. And that boy wasn't... "human" at all that time. This girl begged him to help her mother return back to her sense in hopes that she would stop this, and the boy agreed to help. And it pretty much ends here about the titans."

"That's a lot to take in, you know," Mackenzie sighed, munching on a pancake. "I don't know how she got her hands on that trident, but who knows?"

"I know it is, but I'll be brief on this next one. After those events, the Trident was sealed and Atlantis too, it seemed like everything returned to normal. That all changed when a star shaped gem crashed at her kingdom, along with a dark ball, who we know certainly as Dark Matter. Something changed a few months ago, and instead it got only worse, even if it doesn't seem like it now. It's most likely that the star shaped gem is one of the Gem Stars, Sapphire, and you need to retrieve the Soul Spirit Mist to break the barrier."

"That means that they've possessed the queen of that kingdom. So that means the titan was sent by her because of Dark Matter!" I concluded. "Just to kill me. Typical. But it's like she held a grudge against me for some reason."

"I'm afraid so, my boy. And I don't know what they were planning with that nasty screech. But from the looks of it, it may have been an attempt to lower the number of your allies, possibly."

"Well, no offense, but seriously this must be their saddest attempt yet. It'll take more than that to stop me. But honestly, we need to do something about the ladies here. Isn't there any cure for this, Antaris?"

"Well, on my knowledge, to cure a town will require a healing song. All females are gifted with the power to heal using song. But in a case like this, only the Queen herself knows it, ironically," He sweatdrops.

"Are you kidding us?" We all sweatdropped.

"Sure seems like it. Most likely, once you defeat Arecena, you must convince her to cure the females in Aqua Town."

"But how? She does sound like she's unconvincing, though. Since she gave everyone that idea, they were all banned from going onto land again with all the troubles she brought. And since she's possessed by Dark Matter, they twisted that idea of hers and directed it to Kirby here, so basically, she's a sitting duck to anything related to Kirby now or something else; whatever it is and nothing's going to convince her… unless we can show her the error of her ways somehow…" Mackenzie slouched backed, sighing.

"Maybe there is a way to convince her, but the way she sounds like she's been for all these years, you do bring up an interesting point. The way I see it, maybe we can prove her wrong only if she gives humans a chance, because it's pretty obvious a person like her would never do that in the first place. Other than that, if that fails, we'll need to have alternatives just in case." I elaborated possible solutions. "But we're not going to find out which one is better just by standing here, though."

The old man chuckles. "I was expecting you'd say something familiar to that. You should run along before that woman loses any more of her sanity, most certainly. Heh-heh-heh-heh. Boy, possessed or not, she never hesitates to crack me up." Sweatdropping once again, he sighs and grunts for a while.

"So, where is she, exactly?" I asked politely to Antaris.

"Hmm, it seems that she's most likely in her own kingdom by now, the Aqua Kingdom. I'm positive she wouldn't be anywhere else out there. But, however, in order to go to where she is, you must head out by boat rather than by foot, if you were planning on doing so, because her kingdom is unreachable by foot. Let's just hope she hasn't planned to-"

Then out of nowhere, a huge earthquake was formed without anyone's earlier consent or notice and wasn't noticeable until now. We all got under the table when the quake formed. It lowered by a lot after a few minutes later, and it was stable enough for the four of us to run outside and take a look to see what's happening.

A better view outside, and there's something that struck Aqua Beach like something crash like a meteor. I ran over to where it fell to inspect it. When I got a better look, it appeared to be a cannonball that struck. It was a fresh one as well; must be a new type or something. But it didn't make any sense at first. What's a cannonball doing at a place like this? Then, the answer to that struck me. A pirate attack.

"Pirates." It was just the word that fits this description. Looking out into the horizon, there was a ship in the distance, docked on the coastline, near the wooden platforms. The sound of ecstasy, yelling of crewmates, and more cannonballs filled the air with its terrible, spine-chilling sounds, almost as if you'd heard someone murder another. "Something's not right over on that ship, it sounds like the crew are almost going against each other. Maddie, Mackenzie, stay back. I'll go check it out." I said as I ran over to where the ship was, but was stopped by Antaris, who gave me something.

"I think you should take this, Kirby. You might find it useful if you have to engage in combat over there and another to add to your collection." He says. I nodded and ran.

Pirate Ship

Once I've reached the ship, I climbed aboard. The picture of it wasn't that very pleasant at all. There were crewmates lying on the floor, beaten and wiped away with in an instant. The remainder were all huddled in a corner. I just hope no one was dead, though. The nearest crewmate, who seemed to have escaped, walked towards me and collapsed, but he was pleading.

"Are you okay? What's going on? What happened to your crew?!" I asked.

"P-please help us…" He hesitantly asked. "It's our captain! He's attacking us and running around like he's a completely different person!"

"What do you mean by that?" One of the other crewmates that came with him also spoke. "Has he run mad about his missing brother after all these years?"

"No, man! There was some blue haired girl that mysteriously appeared in front of him, and there was some dark blob thing with an eye that struck him, and the next thing I knew, he became wild and violent then!"

"Dark blob thing with an eye? Mysterious blue haired girl with it?" I repeated those specific words. "That must've been one of the members of the Zero Knights! Should've known. Where is your captain?"

"If you're talking about me, then I'm right here, scallywag!" A voice interrupted.

"It's him!" They yelled in fear. I look up to the top of the ship, and there I find a figure in the form of a pirate captain. Honestly, I imagined him to be a bit "bigger" when I picture a pirate captain. He looked surprisingly young, like about my age, to estimate. When you think of a pirate captain, a captain would have the usual features, and in this case, he had it all: a pirate hat that was black all over and blue on the outlines of the hat which had a skull-shaped emblem, his hair was spikey, but only some was seen sticking outside the hat, a captain's coat that was blue in specific areas rather than all over and was opened wide like a cool kid wearing his jacket open, his pants were long and black that stuck inside his black boots. The additional features include an eyepatch over his left eye, a blue scarf tied around his neck, a belt equipped with pirate tools, fingerless black gloves, and the last thing is a pirate sword in his left hand. He jump and did a barrel flip over to us, front to present himself.

"Ho-ho-ho!" He laughed. "You gutless bottom-feeders! So scared that ye actually crapped your pants and run to a shrimp like him for help? Pathetic!"

"What did that girl do to you, captain?! This isn't like you!" One of them stuttered. "Why?!"

"Oh, that little girly didn't do anything but gave me some new powers. Now all of this planet shall bow before me as the king of the pirates! And boy, does it feel good!"

"That's not what you wanted in the first place, captain! Haven't you forgotten the reason why you became a pirate in the first place?! You promised not to achieve wealth and fame until you've found him again!"

"That… doesn't matter to me anymore! And you two should know when to shut up!" Somehow, he held his fist at the two crewmates, and as if he was using the force, he managed to grab them by the necks and lifted them up in the air. He then gestured his fist as if he tossed something and eventually, he threw them across the ship like flies.

"With these powers from that girl, nothing can stop me now! Now all that's left is to raid the castle and take all of their treasure for myself! Who needs a crew of simpering sea louses when you can be a one man crew?! Har-har-har-har-har-har! Nothing can stop me now!"

"Nothing except me."

"Hmm? Oh yeah, I forgot about you, boy. You're saying you can stop me? Just who do you think you are?"

"Oh, I guess no one special… but the Legendary Star Warrior, Kirby!" I declared. "Only human."

"You? Kirby? Don't make me laugh, kiddie. A pink boy vs an all-powerful pirate captain? The differences in this are completely obvious, laddie! If you ask me, that's like asking me to kill you for no reason! You should just run back home while you have the chance, shrimp."

"Shrimp?! I'm about the same height and age as you, moron! I thought you'd look a little… plum, by the way, but this is just how you appeared to be, ain't it?!" I yelled. "And you don't even sound like a pirate anyways!"

"Boy, you've got quite the sailor's mouth, don't you?" He growled. "Well, no matter anyway. If you're asking for a fight, then you've got one, not saying that you ain't got a chance against me. But I'm afraid I can't play with you, pinky. I've got a date with some of that delicious booty in that castle, if ya know what I mean."

"You came here to actually assault someone?"

"No! I meant treasure, ya ding-a-ling! It's an expression for treasure!"

"Nuh-uh! You ain't touching that pile of booty, bro! Not if I have anything to say about it!"

"Very well, then. If it's a fight you want, then it's a fight you'll get! You don't stand a chance against me, boy, the Captain of the Aqua Skulls, Adrian!"

I got into a battle stance, and one of the crew mates tugged on my legs. "Be… careful… he has weird powers…" The crewmate fainted.

"Alright, let's do this!" I yelled. "You don't know who you're messing with!"

Possessed By the Dark Force- 9th Boss Battle (Boss Battle- Shantae and the Pirate's Curse)

Kirby VS Dark Captain Adrian

Boss Description: The leader of the pirate gang known as the Aqua Skulls, and Adrian is their captain. Not much is known about his background, but before he was possessed, it seems he had another goal in mind other than riches and wealth, to look for someone important to him, who went missing, it seems. That was before. Now, he's lunatic driven for those materialistic pursuits and wiped out his own crew for this, and now he has strange powers! Watch out!

Captain Adrian appeared! Get ready to brawl!

"Let's dance, sea louse!" He yelled as he pulled out his own sword.

"Bring it on!" I taunted him.

Smirking, he jumped and tried to pounce with a midair stab. I rolled out of the way and charged kick him on the side of his stomach. He pulled his sword out in time and swung for a counterattack, which I ducked with such good reaction time. He then swung another time, this time I side-stepped and quickly he swung lower for me to jump, giving me the chance for a roundhouse kick to the head, followed by a low sweep that made him trip, and a smash punch for the kill combo in the face.

He skidded across the ship in time to avoid crashing. He jumped again, flipping, then tried a quick down air stab, then he repeats it again for every time I dodge it so. Once his blade got stuck through the floor, I leap over and stomped him on the head hard, making it go through the floor. He got his head out and his sword as well, cracking his knuckles. Adrian then dashed attack like crazy, with me ducking every slash. When he stopped, I just gave him another roundhouse kick that threw him and smacked him on the wall.

He then pounded the ground, making shockwaves that merged with the floor. Leaping over them was a piece of cake. Adrian dashed once again, without his sword, throwing punches at me that I counterattacked and parried. He threw one fist at me and a swinging kick with the next. I caught his fist when he swung and somehow leaped over the leg sweep; I used this to grab his arm and throw him over my shoulder, smashing him hard. Then, I spun him around and threw him at the mast.

Adrian somehow wall jumped and sprung at me for another attack, this time attacking with his sword that he grabbed somehow. I cart-wheeled out of the way and had to do it multiple times because he kept bouncing around like a ball kicked inside a small room. Then, he charged at me again, but I countered with an overhead kick that threw him aside. He struggled to get up again, but only collapsed, sadly.

"Well, shiver me timbers, that boy's a professional in the art of fighting," One of the crewmates spoke. "Ain't it rare to see a young boy fight in such a way?"

"No kidding. He just took down the captain like it was nothing! That boy must be something, alright."

"Piece of cake," I shrugged. "I wasn't even trying at all. But, you were holding back, were you?"

Adrian started to stand up after a while. His body started crackling with dark energy. "… Not bad, for a shrimp. But I'm just getting warmed up! You haven't seen what I can do yet, but don't worry, you'll experience it soon enough!"

Phase Two Activate!

His whole body color changed to the similar colors of dark matter possession. He grinned wickedly as dark thunder enveloped him. His hand sizzled in thunder.

"He's using the power of the darkness again!" The crewmates shouted in fear. "Run for it!"

"A beat-down like that wasn't enough to make them come out, eh? Looks like I'm really gonna let you have it this time." I growled. I dashed at him for another attack, but when I'd least expected it, he caught my fist and threw me back. Then, I realized that his hand came apart and was stuck onto mine. "What the-!"

Then, the next thing I knew, a dagger flew past me, missing and striking the mast as the target. I found myself hanging in midair by the hand that came off and so was the rest of the conscious crewmates. "What?!"

"That's not all I can do, shrimp! Take this!" He gestured his other hand and generated a cannonball and shot it at me.

"Gah!" I yelled as the cannonball struck me. The impact was enough to send me over to where the castle was and next thing I knew, I crashed inside.

Aquarius Castle- Throne Room

"Ugh… man, that hurts… pirate's gonna pay!" I gasped. I struggled to get up from the crater and limp out. I found myself ending up in the throne room, right in front of a crowd of soldiers, theirs spears pointed at me. One of them walked forward at me, and it was a female blondie who looked like she's the leader of the soldiers. "Um, hi?" I nervously greeted.

"Boy, you've got some nerve pulling off a stunt like this. You could've gotten someone killed!" She growled. "Explain yourself!"

"Well, first of all, I'm sorry about that, but second, we've got bigger problems right now!" I shouted.

"What kind of problems, boy?" She asked. A dagger flew past the both of us and straight at a wall.

"What the-" Adrian appeared, floating with an arsenal of daggers, pinning down masses of soldiers in an instant.

"Ho-ho-ho-ho-ho-ho! You're dead wrong if you think you can stop me!"

"Does that answer your question, hot-temper?" I sweatdropped. "Pirate problems! He shot a cannonball at me and it threw me all the way over here!"

"Adrian?! What the heck is he doing?!" She gasped.

"He's possessed by Dark Matter, that's why!" I summarized. "In fact, they are responsible for the titan attacks earlier!"

Adrian takes a look at the girl next to me and chuckles. "Hello, Amber. It's been a while."

Amber, that was her name, got mad and stepped forward. "Alright, Adrian. I don't like what you're doing, possessed or not. You better stop this or else-"

"Or else what? You will put me to justice? Don't make me laugh. The Adrian you once knew is gone. Say hello to the new and improved pirate captain!" He mocked her. "Go ahead, if you can, that is."

"Why you-" Amber growled, and marched towards the possessed captain, but I stopped her by grabbing her arm. "What do you think you're doing, pinky? Unhand me at once!"

I shook my head. "Sorry, but that's not going to cut it. You don't understand how powerful one is when possessed by this entity. He would never mean any of that, I'm positive of it. The thing that possessed him is making him say and do all those terrible things against his will; to them, the people they possess are just pawns for their own dirty work. Trust me, I know this and in that state, you wouldn't stand a chance." She grunts as she slaps my hand away.

"I don't believe you, shrimp. He's just being literal about everything, like he always does. Now unhand me! I'll deal with him! Besides, a scene like this is no place for a shrimp like you. You think I should be told by a pink haired kid still wearing his pajamas in public?" I did forget that I was in my night clothes when I woke up.

"You think? How much evidence does to take to get it through that thick skull of yours? No offense, but this is my battle to begin with, and another thing, stop calling me shrimp, okay?" I said as I caught a dagger that was about to hit her in the face. "Otherwise, I wouldn't have been able to stop the dagger that was about to hit you in the face with my two fingers. You may not stand a chance, but I do."

"You? Stand a chance against him? Okay, maybe you caught a dagger, but that's not going to be enough, shrimp."

"You're exactly right. But I know exactly what I'm doing, short-temper. Oh, and for the last time, don't call me shrimp. I'll handle this. Trust me, I know what I'm doing." I said to her as I walked over to Adrian, who stopped levitating for a while and was on floor level. I smirked. "Sorry about the delay here. She still didn't believe me."

For once, I didn't think I had fought someone who'd agree with me. "Aye, that Amber. Hot-headed and short-tempered as usual. You'll get used to it, soon. Now, where were we? Aye, we're on the part where I'm about to make ye walk the plank! Look at this immense power I have! And you think you stand a chance against me?"

"Of course I do. I wrecked you with physical combat and I wasn't even trying. But, in truth, I was just holding back because I didn't see the need to do that anyways, but in this case, I'll give you a taste of my real power!" I shot.

Amber sweatdropped. "Just what foolishness are you rambling on about, shrimp?!"

I had an angry vein on my head. "For the last time, stop calling me shrimp! If you wanna address me, then do it by the name 'Kirby', got it?"

"Kirby?" She replied, as if she was familiar with my name

I decided to use the item that Antaris gave me, since he said it would be a huge help and addition to my collection. I'm not sure what he meant by that, but I thought it'd be best to find out for myself. When I pulled it out, I immediately recognized what it was: A Copy Essence Deluxe Trophy, and it was a new ability as well! "Okay, now I'll show you!"

"Alright, then. Show me your "real power" that you speak of, boy. If you have one, that is."

Transformation Sequence Engage!

The trophy turned into a colored star as I raised it in the air. It shined so brightly, enough to literally blind a man. I lowered the ability star and shoved it in my chest.

"ABILITY FUSION!" I yelled out. The impact produced lines of light wavering around me as I copied the ability. Once the light ended, I had changed into the ability. I had a pink sleeveless top with a red scarf tied around it while wearing blue short jean pants and strap-on sandals. The one thing I had was some sort of circle shaped hat that was made out of rubber, it seems.

Adrian laughed. "THAT'S your true power? Pathetic!" It was by a few seconds that he ended up across the wall instantly by my punch. He shook himself off and growled at me. "How did you lay a smack on me when you're that far away from me?!"

You got a new ability, Rubber! Now added to your collection! 1/12 abilities collected.

"It's rubber, captain. Rubber," I smirked.

"Feh. Rubber or not, I'm still gonna have your head popped!" He pulled out multiple pistols and fired them all at me directly like bullet hell.

"Idiot! Move!" Amber yelled. But I didn't, because rather, I placed my right hand out front and the bullets just bounced off my hand like little bouncy balls. Amber's mouth dropped open in sight and so did Adrian's.

"Worthless!" I shouted, grinning.

"Impossible! No way can someone block multiple bullets and survive with an unscathed hand at the same time!"

"Of course it's possible, if you're made out of rubber!" I laughed, throwing an elastic punch at him, striking him directly. He flinched heavily and was slammed on the wall. I throw one of my arms for a grab, and I tossed him behind me where he bounced off a wall and charged at me. He was wide open for a giant fist that smashed him on the ground. Then, I pull back my arms and starting punching him with fists of fury.

"Rubber Gatling Gun!" I shouted, firing punches like a gatling gun. After that came a rolling wind-up pistol punch that hit him directly at the wall. Dusting himself, pissed, he crouched into a ball flew at me, but with rubber reflexes, I raised my right leg up in the air without any pain and pounded a giant axe kick to the ground. He got up and was filled with a pirate's rage.

"That does it! I'll end you!" He flew up into the air and his fingers morph into a giant cannon that almost looks like an obliterating ray.

"Idiot, don't just stand there! Run! You're going to die, you fool!" Amber shouted.

"This is the end of your tale, shrimp!" He laughed as he opened fire, shooting a giant cannonball at me.

I just stood there, grinning. "Heh, running out of options so soon? What a shame you had to resort to your ultimate. Unfortunately, that measly cannonball's not gonna work on me! Rubber Balloon!" I took in some air and inflated myself to the size of a giant balloon. When it came, all it did was pull back on my stomach and propelled back to its owner. And it resulted in an organic explosion.

"AARRRRGGHHHH!" He yelled, enveloped in mini explosions and soon fell to the ground. Adrian collapsed and fainted, and in the meantime, a ball of darkness with an eye was expelled out of him and flew away, returning the pirate back to his original state once again. He is no longer driven again.

"I win! Ain't no shrimp, that's for sure! Yeah!" I cheered.

Dark Captain Adrian defeated! Victory!

You gained 379 experience points! You and co. are now a Level 12! Next in 700 experience points.

Health has extended to 455!

Item Retrieval: Pirate Bandana, Pirate Eyepatch

All stats increase by 50!

New Ability: Rubber!

Next in 700 experience points.

The pirate captain laid unconscious there. I reverted back to my original form and chuckle. "The deed is done, ma'am." I took a look around me, only deed not done is the castle, and obviously, it was in ruin a tad bit. "Well, except the damages done to the castle. Don't worry, I'll help repair the castle for you. It was kinda my fault, so I should at least repay somehow."

Amber smiles. "There's no need for that, shrimp- er, I mean-"

"It's Kirby," I finished for her. "The real deal, only human."

"Right. I guess I shouldn't have underestimated you in that fight. And because of that, everyone is A-Okay and there was no sign of a single casualty." Well, I wasn't too sure about that. There was one soldier who really had it and the dagger went right up his buns, hons.

"Well, so long world!" Those were his last words before he croaked. One of the other soldiers checked on him and said that he's okay, but in a coma, and they rushed him to the emergency room.

"Well, maybe not that guy, it seems," I sweatdropped.

Amber blushed. "Anyway, I have to thank you, Kirby. I guess you weren't such a shrimp after all." She went and planted a kiss on my cheek, smiling while I was blushing red. Seriously, can someone stop this? I might get a nosebleed.

Flustered, I blush shyly. "Oh… um… you're welcome, I guess? It was nothing really."

We then heard a groan. It was coming from Adrian. He seemed to be okay, it seems. Lifting himself up from the ground, he held his head with one hand as he looked around him.

"Ooh… I think I have a headache… where… no, why am I at Aquarius Castle? What happened to me?" The surviving crewmates ran over to him as they were deeply worried about him, in fear that the captain they once knew would've been gone forever if I hadn't put a stop to it.

"Oh yeah, once possessed, you're completely oblivious as to what is happening around you, so he may not recall during the time until he was free of possession." I said. "Maybe the only exception is if you were by some chance conscious the whole time, but I've yet to find someone that does, so yeah."

"Why are you guys on me? Can you please get off? It's rather embarrassing," Adrian frowned. "What's going on? And what happened to the castle anyway?" He got up from the ground and dusted himself. We walked over to him.

"You're okay, captain. Glad to see that," Amber chuckles.

"Amber? Can someone please explain what's going on here? I don't like being left in suspense. And who's the shrimp with you?"

"It's… well… I think he can explain this to you," Amber looked at me.

Later…

"So… just to be clear… I was possessed by that demon Dark Matter and that girl I saw was probably a Zero Knightess of this force that works for the leader of Dark Matter, and this shrimp- er, I mean, kid saved me from possession of them?" Adrian slowly recapped.

"Yeah, hard to believe at first, but it's all in reality," I answered him. "And while you were possessed, the dark ego nearly wiped out half your crew and you blew a cannonball here and wrecked the castle. Luckily, it's not too bad, either, and there were no signs of casualties."

"Well, except for that one soldier that had a dagger up his-" Amber started to say, but I stopped her.

"Yeah, I really don't think we should go that far."

Adrian slowly looked around him. "I… did all of this? You know, I find that hard to believe, you know. Wait a minute, did you say that I ended up wiping the floor with almost all of the crew?! Are they okay?!"

I nodded. "All of them are okay, but on the other hand, their injuries does appear to be fatal, though. I guess they can't sail out anymore until they're all healed up and better."

"That's a shame, though. I guess I'll need to find replacement crewmates in the meantime then. Although doing that wasn't exactly what I had in mind when an old geezer that looked like Poseidon asked me to take a pink haired kid and his friends somewhere-! You wouldn't happen to be Kirby, would you?"

I nodded. "Well, that makes my job easier."

"Wait. Old geezer that looks like Poseidon, almost? That's Antaris you're referring to, right?" I asked.

"That's right, me boy," a familiar voice spoke. Turning around, I saw Antaris along with Maddie and Mackenzie running towards us. "Although I'd never thought this would happen that quickly." Maddie hugged me tight like a clinging tick.

"Well, I see that you've already handled the problem in such a short notice of time, Kirby. But now, I'm afraid we've got a bigger problem on our hands. I can sense more titans on their way here," Antaris sighed.

"What?! More Titans?!" Amber exclaimed. "But didn't that Bandana boy took one down already?!"

Mackenzie shook her head. "That may have been true, but those Titans are not going to stop coming and attacking Aqua Town unless we stop the person responsible for this! And the person who are ordering them to attack is far out into the sea somewhere!"

"The titans, you say?" Adrian explained. "Those soldiers weren't active after that war that waged a long time ago. Titans are worse enough, but we're all screwed and if the legends are true, then the mastermind controlling them would be foolish enough to awaken the Legendary Colossus, Gyrozalta! But Atlantis and that thing was sealed away for some time. I don't see any possibility of that being pulled off unless…"

"The trident!" I stated. "Only the trident can control the colossus. But wasn't that sealed too?"

"It should've been. And besides, the rulers did had control over ordinary titans, though. But, if the city, the trident and the colossus were all sealed, then earlier before, how did the queen get a hold of it at all?" Maddie asked. "How can she or anybody else do it now?"

"Something doesn't sound right here… but we're not going to find out by standing here. We better get to the bottom of this immediately," Adrian declared. "And we better hurry, though. Who knows when another one will attack soon?"

"But how the heck are we going to find where the source of the titans come from? It could be anywhere, for god's sake!" I asked. "And there's a lot of problems going on besides that! All the females at the beach are sick because of that screech, and the cure is out there somewhere!"

"Did you forget? All pirates have navigators, but since my own navigator is out, I'm in need of a new one, but I do know someone who has an excellent memory of the sea, and she's at the resort, so if you don't mind, could you ask her for me?" Adrian chuckles. I nodded in response. He then turns around to Amber. "Anyway, I can tell titan attacks are not going to be the worst of our problems yet. Since there are more dangers in the sea, they'll most likely attack the land, so I need you to make sure that nothing like that happens, okay? Once we sort this mess out, everything will be back to normal here, I think."

"Of course I know that, but what about you?" Amber asked. "You sure you're fine with giving up the quest to find Raiden? He's been missing for some time or possibly years. I don't think anyone knows where he is."

"Your brother, you say?" I asked. "Due to the events that happened in my adventure, I might know where he may possibly be. Unfortunately, he might be held in the same place where the mastermind behind the titan attack is."

"What?!" Adrian exclaimed. "Are you lying?"

"Only one way to find out, captain. I'll explain everything on the way there," I answered. "Right now, I'll have to let everyone else know about this first and get ready, because I'm not going out in my night clothes, and I'll have to straighten some things out."

"Alright, then. But you better make it quick, bucko," Adrian warned. I nodded.

"Come on, Maddie, Mackenzie. Let's go." I called them. And soon, we left the castle to head back to the resort.

…

"Hey, Antaris. Are you sure the kid knows about…?" Adrian asked slowly.

Antaris nodded. "My boy, there are a lot of things that he could explain to you relating to your situation. And his quest was what started it in the first place. Sure, he can be underestimated a bit sometimes, but he pulls through whenever the trouble calls for it."

"But, if he is supposed to be the real Star Warrior, then how did he become human?" Amber asked.

"Well, it's quite a long story and there are some parts that makes hearing the story quite difficult to understand, but if you put the pieces together, you'll understand the terrible fate that fell upon him. Kirby is what you'd call a mystery, because you may never know the true story about him. But there's more to that than to what makes him a legend, yes… Now, I sure you've heard of his past, but his past ties in connection to the events today, and I'm only going to tell you the events that led him here so far. You'll see what it has to do with the problems of this planet…"

Aqua Resort- A New Member Joins the Party!

Back at the resort again, we went to where our hotel rooms are located, as I tell the girls what happened during that fight with me and Adrian. We first went to check on the girls to see how they were doing. When we opened the door, everything was surprisingly fine. The girls were still sleeping and Kazela was still watching Mermaid Melody while Karly was groping her chest to see if her boobs have grown. Their attention turned over to us when we walked in.

"Kirby, you're back. It was quite a while, too." Karly greeted. "So, how was it?"

"Stuff happened, you know. Anyway, that can wait. We've got multiple problems and answers to what's going on here," I said. "Girls, would you kindly gather everyone else that isn't sick and bring them here?"

"Aye-aye, Kirby!" Maddie replied. She and Mackenzie ran out the door once again to find everyone else.

"Kirby?" Kazela asked. "Did something happen?"

"Yep, lots of things happened," I answered. "Just wait till everyone's here for me to tell ya."

A few minutes later, all the boys were gathered in this room, and sure enough, there were no females present, excluding Karly, who was the one average older girl here all well.

Dedede was annoyed at me. "You've got some nerve, interrupting my daily show. This better be good, pinky."

"It's rare for you to be calling us as if we were in some meeting," Meta sighed.

Dylan and Dash sighed. "What do you want, Kirby? Can't it wait? Emily's coming down with something and we have to watch over her."

Matthew looked like he had better things to do, or it was the fact that a kid was ordering an adult like him around. "Normally, I don't accept kids bossing me around, but you're definitely an exception. Make it quick, because I can't figure out why Marissa is sick all of a sudden."

"That's exactly why I called you all here," I answered. "Because we found out what's going with them."

Bandana Dee looked at me with a face that showed he knew what I was talking about. "Oh, so you spoke to Adena's old man?" I nodded.

"Remember what happened yesterday with the nosebleed incident?" Everyone hesitantly nods, all except Dedede, who nodded quickly. He enjoyed it. "Well, if you're wondering why, the girls didn't do it because they wanted to, otherwise we would've been dead. Rather, their actions was caused by a screech that spread all over everyone on the beach yesterday, affecting all females except little girls. But the point is what caused the screech and from a reliable source thanks to Bandana Dee, the guess at first was a Water Demon, but the true culprit behind this is an ancient ruler, possessed by Dark Matter."

"A ruler possessed by Dark Matter?" They all said in unison. "Does that mean...?"

"That's right. The next Gem Star, Sapphire is held prisoner at the hands of that ruler, and that's where we're headed next. But I think we all know that we need to get Mist's help to break the barrier."

"But how? And what about the girls here?" Dash questioned.

"First of all, I'll explain while we get there. And second, luckily, there's a cure for their sickness. Unfortunately, the possessed ruler has it, so we're gonna have to get it the old fashioned way. Lots of things occurred, and it won't be long before another titan attacks. This is just the simplified version of the story, but I'll explain the full version later. Right now, we need to get out there as soon as possible. But first, we need to arrange a few things," I explained.

"Like who's going and who's staying?" Bandana Dee stole the words from my mouth.

"Yeah, but it might be a problem, though. Due to the lack of people here, and given that there are but little children in the group, it's a tough choice to arrange this somehow. And Adrian, who agreed to take us there, his navigator was unconscious due to an attack. If only we had someone else…"

There was the sound of a door opening, and the person who opened the door was surprisingly Aqua. Dedede gave Bandana Dee a noogie while the rest of the boys made "ooh-ooh" sounds as she walked in.

"Aqua?" Bandana Dee spoke. "What are you doing here?"

"Sorry, I couldn't help but overhear your conversation, Bandana," She giggles awkwardly. "So, Adrian needed me to be his replacement navigator again? My, he's hopeless."

"Wait, you're a navigator?" I asked.

"Even better. I know the sea better than anyone else, well, other than Adena. She appears to be fine, though. Anyway, since you're in need of a navigator, would it please you so if I become your own navigator, do you?" She asked.

"Of course!" Everyone replied. Bandana Dee didn't say anything, though.

"Bandana Dee, is that okay with you?" Dedede asked. "Afraid to say no to your own girlfriend?"

Bandana Dee blushed. "No, it's not that! It's just that… you sure you want to do this, Aqua?"

"Of course I would! I wanna help you and your friend out, it's the least I could do for you," She smiled. Bandana Dee smiles and patted her on the head, making her blush. "Alright, then. Welcome to the team, navigator."

Aqua smiles and hugged Bandana Dee. "Thank you, Bandana."

"Well, that's one part of the problem solved. Now to figure out about the girls though…" I said.

"Oh yeah, Antaris called a few people earlier to watch over the females here while we head out and get a cure for them. He's got it covered, so don't worry."

"Bandana Dee?"

"Yeah?"

I gave him a thumbs-up for finding a reliable guy. "Excellent job." He gave one back at me.

"Now, all that's left is to decide who is going and who's staying." I announced. "Hmm..."

"Why decide that, when you have that all settled?" Karly stated. "You know, you, me, Dedede, Meta, Bandana Dee, Dylan, Dash, and we have Aqua joining us. Obviously, the rest is staying and keeping watch."

"Oh, well, deciding that was pointless, I guess," I shrugged. "So, did I get everything or was there more to it?" I mumbled to myself. I didn't think there was anything else to settle, so we were done. "Nope, that's about everything. Alright, anymore questions? No? Okay, then. Everybody, meet me at the ship ASAP, and make it snappy! We don't have all day!"

"Aww, but what about the day off-" Dedede moaned, but Karly smacked him. "Sorry, but vacation's cancelled for today! We've got a job to do!"

With that, everyone left to prepare to set sail, whether they wanted to or not. Aqua was left.

"I'm going to take a bath, which I hadn't done so in the first place," I told her, "We're counting on you, Aqua!"

"I won't let you down!" Aqua smiles.

Aqua joins your Party!

Seven minutes later… Waiting near the ship…

I had put on my regular human clothes by then, which was fixed without any flaws, while Karly had on her usual outfit that bothered me for some reason. I don't dare ask her to change, though. Everyone going had themselves ready to head out to sea, groaning mostly Dedede. Mackenzie ran over to me and gave me some sort of Walky talkie.

"What do I need this for?" I asked.

"You know, just to let you know if anything bad happens here while you're gone. I'll give you some help over this if you find yourself in a hard place." Mackenzie explained.

"Oh, I guess we can use this somehow. (Although, I don't think I'm even going to use this, but I don't wanna upset the kid, so just take it. You'll never know, probably.) Thanks."

Received Walky Talky!

"Okay, then. Watch over Kazela for us. And try not to talk about "you know what" around her. She's been hyperactive about it today." Mackenzie nodded. I turn over to Adrian, who was waiting for us impatiently, along with Antaris and Amber.

"About time, Kirby. What took you so long?" I look back at a wailing Dedede, who was complaining like a little baby. "Him. Anyway, we're all ready to go, and we've found the navigator you were talking about. Anything else you want me to fetch?"

"Why would I tell you to get something else when we're in a rush here? We've gotta go as soon as we can or the town's going to be a sitting duck for anymore titans to attack! Now what are you waiting for?! Move your asses, sea louses!" Adrian yelled. The whole party climbed aboard the ship, waiting to sail. Antaris then tapped me on the shoulder and told me something.

"Don't forget what we talked about, okay? And I'll catch up to you once you've gotten to encounter the queen. If her plan is to awaken that colossus, let us know with that device. Now go get 'em, boy."

I smiled. "Thanks, Antaris. I'll keep that in mind."

With that, I jump on the ship to be the last one waited on. Adrian then commanded the remaining crewmates to prepare the ship to sea, raising the sail, pull the anchor up, and possibly, you know the rest. I waved out to the rest of the gang as the ship slowly made its way out to the open sea. And so with a day to ourselves being put on hiatus, we set sail for the great beyond itself: The famous Seven Seas, just like a group of pirates would do… but that is for next time…

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Author's Note Summary:

Hey everyone and a late happy new years to you all! It's time for 2018 to begin! Anyway, this one was kinda hard to write because of choices and new ideas. But eventually, I got something. So, what do you think of the origins of Aquarius Star? It was certainly challenging, and there are some things that you should identify. One starts with the conversation with Kirby and Adena's Father, and at first it may not make sense, but when explaining into depth, you'll understand. Poseidon was not part of the Kirby history or the war, and I'm well aware of that, but there are some games that uses him in their content, like Golden Sun 2. You may be wondering how it was possible with the Atlantis thing and the queen, but I promise that it'll all be explain in future chapters. And the new ability, "Rubber" was definitely an inspiration to One Piece. Anyway, this may sound like in a rush, but trust me, I'll explain in later chapters! Let me know your thoughts in your reviews and let me know on what I can improve on, and I'll see you all next chapter! Bye!