Hey, guys! This is the fourth chapter of the new Super War Chronicles story! The gang meet and get acquainted with three new friends of Earth! Enjoy!
Chapter 4 - New Friends
?, Fifth Avenue, Manhattan, New York City
"YOU IDIOT!"
Followed by the loud angry voice of Nami, multiple sounds of pummeling soon followed as she began her punishment on Luffy for his little "prank" with Pikachu. Everyone around, including the 3 new visitors, quickly backed away out of fear.
"I-I'm… sorry…" Luffy groaned.
"Do another stunt like that again and you'll have no meat privileges for 2 months!" Nami hollered, which Luffy quickly agreed; nothing is worse than not having meat in one's belly.
"Yes… ma'am…" Luffy said.
"Scary!" Lyria, Wendy, Chopper, Bonnie and Mairin thought in unison, terrified while holding onto each other tight.
"And apologize to Pikachu as well." Nami sternly said, as Pikachu himself laughed sheepishly, as did Ash.
"Don't worry about it. My buddy can be very sensitive with his space sometimes." Ash assured.
"But damn, that was one powerful zap." Naruto commented.
"He sure can give Laxus a run for his money." Natsu commented, flexing his right shoulder and arm.
"Sure can." Laxus muttered, which Natsu, Gajeel and Wendy heard thanks to their heightened hearing, only for them to be quiet from a glare from the Lightning Dragon Slayer.
"Okay, let's get back on topic to meeting our first new guests, please?" Zeta asked.
"Oh! Sorry for not introducing ourselves!" The first teenager hollered, getting nervous.
"M-my name is Taichi Rivers!" Taichi, being the first teen among the three, introduced himself.
"Name's Sam Watson. A pleasure." Sam introduced.
"And I can't believe I'm seeing real life Pokémon!" Sam thought, gushing upon seeing the Pokémon owned by Ash and his group.
"And I'm Alison Watson. Nice to meet you all." Alison introduced.
"Well, hey! I'm Naruto Uzumaki." Naruto introduced.
"Natsu Dragneel. And this is my bud, Happy." Natsu introduced, while introducing his best friend.
"Aye!" Happy hollered.
"Ichigo Kurosaki. A pleasure." Ichigo introduced.
"I'm Monkey D. Luffy!" Luffy hollered.
"And this my pet, Blizzard." Luffy introducing Blizzard.
Blizzard barked.
"Name's Gran. And this is Lyria and Vyrn." Gran explained, introducing himself along with his two most trusted companions.
"Hello." Lyria said.
"Yo!" Vyrn hollered.
"I'm Ash Ketchum, and this is my partner Pikachu." Ash introduced, to both himself and his signature Pokémon.
"Pika-Pika!" Pikachu hollered.
"Name's Shoyo Hinata!" Shoyo Hinata introduced.
"I'm Soma Yukihira." Soma introduced.
"And these are my friends from the Hidden Leaf Village: Hinata, Sasuke, Sakura, Sai and Shikamaru." Naruto introducing Hinata Hyuga, Sasuke, Sakura, Sai and Shikamaru, who all nodded.
"Meet my guildmates from Fairy Tail: Lucy, Gray, Erza, Wendy and Carla, Juvia, Gajeel and Lily, Levy and Laxus." Natsu introducing his fellow Fairy Tail guild members next.
"These are my friends: Kon, Orihime, Rukia, Uryu, Chad and Renji." Ichigo introducing his friends as the third group.
"This is my crew of Nami, Zoro, Usopp, Sanji, Chopper, Robin, Franky, Brook and my little sister Aika and her partner Kumi." Luffy introducing his Straw Hat crew fourth.
"You can call them Katalina, Zeta and Sandalphon." Gran now introducing the few people among his group.
"These are are my friends Serena, Clemont, Bonnie, Alain and Mairin. Plus all our Pokémon." Ash introducing his friends and all the Pokémon from Greninja to Mairin's Chespie.
"Meet my teammates Hitoka, Kageyama, Tsukishima and Yamaguchi." Shoyo Hinata introducing his Karasuno club mates.
"And these are my schoolmates Erina, Tadokoro, Takumi, Arato and Isshiki-senpai." Soma introducing his fellow chefs last.
"It's a pleasure to meet you all." Alison said.
"Isn't it weird that were speaking to Americans and they can understand our language?" Takumi whispered, getting close to fellow Earth-based Japanese among their group like Yachi and Uryu.
"It might have something to do with Ms. Cosmos granting us to totally understand different languages, even if they aren't our own." Yachi whispered.
"Possibly. Why else would they, like all of you, see actual Soul Reapers?" Uryu whispered.
"Anyway… what brings you three here?" Hinata Hyuga asked.
"Well, a few hours ago there was a bright flash near Fifth Avenue that we happen to see and all three of us got curiosity to check it out." Sam answered.
"Guess we weren't being inconspicuous enough." Shikamaru commented.
"Inconspicuous?" Natsu, Luffy and Shoyo Hinata asked in unison, totally lost.
"It means not noticeable or out of sight, dimwits." Tsukishima sneered, getting annoyed expressions from the Dragon Slayer, Straw Hat Captain and Karasuno decoy.
"We appreciate meeting you, but…" Katalina explained, trying not to sound to harsh in sending them away likely to keep other people from getting involved.
"Oh, don't worry! We were just curious and saw what happened. We promise not to be in the way." Taichi assured.
"What he said." Alison agreed.
"R-Really?" Sam questioned, a little confused.
"Hold on now." Naruto interjected.
"They are kinda now involved when they saw us kick the butts of those three crooks." Naruto explained.
"But Naruto-" Sakura tried to interrupt, but now Laxus jumped in.
"It would hurt to have people who know their way around this city. Maybe this world." Laxus explained, shocking his fellow Fairy Tail members.
"Is that Laxus talking?! Or someone else?!" Lucy exclaimed.
"That is almost a surprising argument there." Erza commented.
"Yeah. Having new friends wouldn't hurt." Lyria said.
Everyone see no harm in the logic despite potential risks, and decided to take a chance.
"Why don't you three show us around here." Katalina said, despite her earlier statement, she decided to go along with this, especially if her captain and Lyria want to do this.
"Wait, what?!" Taichi, Sam and Alison questioned in unison, taken aback by what they just heard.
"You mind showing some of us around this place so we can get used to it?" Isshiki asked.
"S-Sure! There's actually a hockey game going on at the Madison Square Garden today between the New York Rangers and New Jersey Devils around 5 PM. We can still make it in time if anyone is interested." Taichi answered.
"A hockey game? For real?!" Shoyo Hinata and Kageyama exclaimed.
"Then what are we waiting for! Let's all go and-" Usopp said as he got ready to head out, but Erza grabbed him hard by the shoulder to stop the sniper in his tracks.
"Hold it! Only those 16 and younger can go." Erza ordered, surprising everyone present.
"HUH?! WHY CAN'T WE GO?!" Naruto, Natsu, Happy, Luffy, Orihime, Usopp, Chopper and Zeta exclaimed in unison.
"Because the oldest among us still have to get this place up and running." Erza explained.
"So that means the little kids can go too?" Aika asked, getting excited.
"Yep. But no pets allowed, I'm afraid." Sam explained.
"Oh…" Aika said, feeling down that she won't have Kumi with her.
Luffy and Nami were a little unsure for Aika to be out on her own. Especially when she gets into trouble.
"Don't worry. I can look after." Wendy interjected.
"Same here." Serena explained.
"Leave her safety to us!" Bonnie declared.
Luffy and Nami smiled.
"Then there's nothing to worry about." Luffy said.
"Yay!" Aika hollered, already holding Serena's hand first.
"C'mon! Let's get to the Square Garden! Follow me!" Sam hollered, already running out.
"H-Hey, Sam! Hold up!" Taichi hollered, trying to call out to his friend to no avail before following him.
"We haven't given them directions yet!" Alison hollered, chasing after the two boys.
"Well then, gang! To Madison Square Garden!" Shoyo Hinata hollered, already making a mad dash after the new friends.
"You got a head start, dumbass!" Kageyama hollered, chasing after his rival and partner for another "competition".
"Wait for us!" Lyria, Ash, Soma, Takumi, Bonnie and Mairin hollered in unison
Gran, Serena, Clemont, Alain, Yachi, Tsukishima, Yamaguchi, Erina, Megumi and Hisako sighed before chasing after them as well, leaving the oldest among them (including Hinata Hyuga despite still being 16 herself but willing to stay and help) along with all the pets and Pokémon.
"Guess we still got constructing to do." Shikamaru ordered.
"Yay…" Naruto, Natsu, Happy, Luffy, Orihime, Usopp, Chopper and Zeta in unison, depressed.
XXX
Madison Square Garden, Manhattan, New York City
"And… GOAL!" The announcer shouted, saying so after a shot from one of the New York Rangers scoring another goal.
"That shot was incredible!" Ash chirped.
"Yeah! He just 'woosh' then 'boom'!" Shoyo Hinata hollered.
"Use your words, idiot." Tsukishima muttered, chewing on a baked pretzel.
"Behave yourself, Tsukki." Yamaguchi chided.
It was likely the final stretch of the game that the group of this team age 16 and below made it to in time with their three Earth friends, having arrived quite like an hour early to buy extra tickets (most likely thanks to Erina's wealthy influence at the new Totsuki headmistress) and get early seats straight near the clear walls to see the full game. Needless to say everyone were enjoying the ice hockey game so far.
"Yep. It may not be volleyball, but it is nice to watch other sports." Kageyama commented, surprising wanting to see another sport than just volleyball.
"It sure was worth coming to watch." Clemont said, getting interested.
"All thanks to Erina-sama's influence." Hisako commented.
"My family has some American connections thanks to grandfather and Alice." Erina explained, irritated at the last part mentioning her Danish cousin.
"Now, now." Megumi said, trying to keep Erina calm.
"Wow! This is what hockey is like!" Bonnie hollered, having star-shaped eyes.
"It's the coolest!" Aika commented, also having the same eye shape as Bonnie out of excitement.
"Totally the coolest!" Lyria cheered, feeling more excited than she's ever been in her skyfaring adventures.
"They sure seem hyped up." Mairin commented, chewing on nachos with cheese dip.
"This feels like a first time for everyone in New York, and it is amazing." Soma commented.
"Indeed. This does seem like a nice way to relax after all that we've been through." Takumi added.
"I really hope next time the others can come here and watch." Wendy explained, drinking some water after she finished taking.
"That might be an issue for some." Yachi nervously said, thinking about some worse case scenarios in mind.
"But we can watch on TV when we get the place up and running." Serena suggested.
"An excellent idea." Alain said.
"Well a TV or two is on our list of things to get anyone starting tomorrow." Gran explained.
Taichi, Sam and Alison all smiled at the conversations the others are having.
"Looks like they're all having a good time." Alison commented.
"See! What could ever go wrong?" Sam questioned.
"Say that the 'wrong' way and a lot." Taichi argued, which Sam responded with his tongue playfully sticking out.
XXX
"It is now the final stretch and the Rangers have one chance to take this match!" The announcer declared; the match between the Rangers and Devils now reaching the climax with only one point to claim for the Rangers if they make this shot.
Gran, Ash, Shoyo Hinata, Soma, Lyria, Wendy, Aika, Serena, Clemont, Bonnie, Alain, Mairin, Yachi, Kageyama, Tsukishima, Yamaguchi, Erina, Megumi, Takumi, Hisako, Taichi, Sam and Alison all watched intensely to see the final outcome.
"Get it! GET IT!" Gran, Ash, Shoyo Hinata, Soma, Lyria, Wendy, Aika, Serena, Clemont, Bonnie, Alain, Mairin, Yachi, Kageyama, Yamaguchi, Erina, Megumi, Takumi, Hisako, Taichi, Sam and Alison all thought in unison, hoping the Rangers get the last shot in.
On the ice rink, the Rangers were facing the Devils fiercely; both sides trying to make their move only to be stuck in some kind of equilibrium with one side trying to break the balance.
Soon enough, one of the Rangers made a fast break past some defenders with incredible skill, eventually swinging his hockey stick with strong force that blew past the goalie and made it into the goal, scoring as the alarm went off.
"And… GOAL~! THE RANGERS WIN THE GAME!" The announcer declared.
The whole audience went wild as the New York Rangers cheered in their victory over the Devils.
But no one is more happier than Gran, Shoyo Hinata, Ash, Soma and all the others.
"ALRIGHT~!" Gran, Ash, Shoyo Hinata, Soma, Lyria, Wendy, Aika, Serena, Clemont, Bonnie, Alain, Mairin, Yachi, Kageyama, Tsukishima, Yamaguchi, Erina, Megumi, Takumi, Hisako, Taichi, Sam and Alison screamed in unison. Tsukishima only smirked but didn't want anyone to see that.
Serena hugged Ash out of impulse, causing the two to freeze and blush bright red before separating.
Shoyo Hinata, Yachi, Soma, Erina and Bonnie all smirked at the sight.
XXX
It is now likely 8:56 PM and the 23 teens are now at the front entrance of the group's new home after seeing the game finished and nightfall was upon them.
"Aw, man! I feel so moved in my life like that!" Soma chirped.
"It was really great to meet you guys." Gran said, holding his hand out which Sam shook with good will.
"No problem. And next time we'll bring the older ones to something fun." Sam explained.
The 20 kids/teens all nervously nodded, knowing that most of their oldest members can go overboard and cause trouble.
(A/N: We all know some of them are capable of trouble themselves.)
"We gotta go. Getting late." Alison said, which Taichi and Sam nodded and all three waved goodbye.
"Hope to see you all and everyone else again someday." Taichi said.
"You too." Ash said.
"Take care!" Shoyo Hinata hollered, as he Gran, Ash, Soma, Lyria, Wendy, Aika, Serena, Clemont, Bonnie, Alain, Mairin, Yachi, Kageyama, Tsukishima, Yamaguchi, Erina, Megumi, Takumi and Hisako all waved goodbye; Taichi, Sam and Alison all did the same as they started to leave.
Once the three were out of reach, the 20 kids went through the gate and see the older members having stew for dinner all gathered outside at the newly built wooden tables and chairs with lanterns out for light.
"Having dinner without us?" Erina questioned.
"Sorry. You guys were kinda late so we had Sanji-kun and Isshiki make just beef or vegetable stew tonight." Nami explained.
"Man. We could've helped with that." Takumi said.
"Don't say that, Aldini-kun. You youngsters have every right to be having fun today." Isshiki explained.
"Wait. Is Isshiki-senpai normally dressed?" Soma and Megumi thought in unison, surprised at seeing Isshiki dressed in his normal clothes and not in his… well…
"Hey, big brother!" Aika hollered, rushing to Luffy, who eagerly took her in his arms and lifted her up.
"So you had fun?" Luffy asked, which Aika nodded with a smile.
"Shishishi!" Luffy and Aika laughed in unison.
"But now that you're all back…" Isshiki said.
"… it's time for us all to enjoy our first dinner!" Isshiki hollered, taking off his clothes and wearing nothing but his usual apron.
The 2nd Seat's sudden change freaked out almost everyone except Naruto, Natsu, Happy, Luffy, Sasuke, Sai, Shikamaru, Laxus, Zoro, Franky and Sado. Even Erina and Hisako (the latter quickly covering the eyes of Wendy and Bonnie, with Katalina quickly covering the eyes of Lyria and Aika) were still freaking out themselves.
Next time: Chapter 5 - Start of a New Day
Did you enjoy? So, our heroes have 3 young friends on Planet Earth and have learned about sports other than the one our young Karasuno volleyball players are used to. Also, this is my first time doing a sports like this, and we'll soon enough see more later.
I am now taking another break (likely until I start again next year in the middle of January 2025) from this story because I need to work on upcoming chapter names, plus a few other things. One, I now have another story planned with one being another War Chronicles crossover splinter story with this one involving Saint Seiya Omega, My Hero Academia, Tales of Arise, Black Clover, The Legend of Korra, and RWBY. I also have like 2 stories planned with Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail, Zenless Zone Zero, and Fire Emblem: Three Houses / Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes.