A/N: Interesting greetings there and XYGirl2019 is here, and I would like to thank everyone that read the 16th chapter of the Multiverse Adventures While Riding On A Bus.
Anyway, enough chit-chat and let's do a dumpster dive with this story!
Disclaimer: With the exception of several OCs and concepts, I don't own anything.
The story opens in an orange-colored forest which is located somewhere in the island of Elsaragozademontelban and walking on a rather curved path are Rolf the Son of Shepherd, Nanoha Takamachi, Fate Testarossa Harlaown, Rex Salazar and Yuna the Bloody Bear alongside five more figures.
The first figure is a teenage boy with a slender frame and fair complexion, he had a messy teal hair and he had gray-colored eyes. He wears a black & purple military uniform with yellow linings, black & white patched sides, jagged bottoms and baggy sleeves over a white-collared shirt, he wears purple tight pants with black & white patched sides and is held by a brown diamond-studded belt, he wears black boots with yellow highlights and white fingerless gloves. This is Ace Grit.
The second figure is a teenage boy with muscular build and a fair complexion, he had a brushed-up spiky purple hair held up by a red headband with yellow designs and he had blue-colored eyes. He wears a white sleeveless high-collared coat with yellow linings and buttons over a black muscle shirt, he wears white pants with black & white patches, he wears blue boots with yellow linings and black soles, and he wears black arm bands over blue folded gloves with yellow linings. This is Baron Leltoy.
The third figure is a young woman with a slender build and light-brown complexion, she had semi-long curly brown hair and she had black-colored eyes. She wears a yellow trench coat with a brown belt wrapped around her midsection over a white-collared shirt with flesh-colored bowtie, white tights and dark-green boots. This is Emmy Altava.
The fourth figure is a teenage girl with a slender frame, she had a fair complexion and a large chest, she had a short orange hair and she had dull blue-colored eyes. She wears a white high-collared cropped jacket with yellow linings and round shoulder-sleeves over a dark-brown jumpsuit with black & white patched sides and the left leg is cropped to thigh-high levels, and a pair of orange-colored belts wrapped around her waist. On her left leg is a thigh-high white boot with yellow metallic bands and on her right leg is a short white boot with yellow metallic bands. She wears a pair of white evening gloves with yellow linings. This is Mira Fermin.
The fifth figure is a middle-aged man with an average height and a tan-complexion, he had a short brown hair and he had black-dotted eyes. He wears a high-collared brown coat over a dark-orange shirt, he wears brown pants and a pair of dark green shoes. On top of his head is a brown hat with a red band. This is Professor Hershel Layton.
Earlier ago, Rolf's group came across Ace and the others in an open area which is east outside the orange-colored forest where Ace and the others had been camping for a while. And after they were found by Rolf's group and had been informed about their current situation, Ace and the others agreed to come along with them.
"Rolf advised everyone to keep their guards up at all moments." Rolf advised, "The wilderness outside the comforts our homes are very unforgiving." he stated, "But such dangers is what made the son of shepherd a man back in the old country." he shared with a proud expression.
"And what is the old country again?" Yuna questioned.
Rex shrugged his shoulders, "I've been asking the same question." he replied, "But I assume it's either Sweden, Norway, Germany, Finland and Denmark, and to a lesser extent in Iceland." he listed off.
"Rolf's name is very common in either countries you mentioned." Nanoha pointed out.
Ace sighed, "I still can't believe that we found ourselves in this situation." he uttered out loud.
"We've experienced trouble like these before..." Baron recalled, "... but this is on a different level." he pointed out.
"I really hope that the others are okay." Mira uttered in concern.
"How many people are you planning to rescue in this island again?" Layton inquired.
"The exact number is unknown." Fate replied, "This is probably because there are monsters from other worlds that are brought along this island." she assumed, "But we're going to do our best to make sure that we rescue everyone here." she declared.
"Please do so." Emmy pleaded, "And I hope that we can find Luke as well." she expressed, "I'm really worried for that boy." she uttered in concern.
"Don't worry." Fate reassured, "Rescuing children is my main priority." she shared.
"What about the teens and the adults?" Rex reminded with a blank look.
Layton tips his hat, "So, you people really travel worlds via bus?" he pointed out.
Nanoha chuckled nervously, "It's weird, I know." she admitted, "But it really helps us out because the bus is connected to our main base operation." she stated.
"And it's a safe place for everyone to reside during this dilemma." Yuna added.
"But is that place enough to house everyone?" Mira asked, "We're talking about more than a billion individuals here that are in-need of rescuing and they all came from all across the multiverse." she pointed out.
"Don't worry." Fate reassured, "Jason already had that covered." she stated, "He plans of expanding our residence to help accommodate every individuals that we've rescued." she explained.
"And add the fact that we've yet to explore the other parts of the main base..." Rex added, "... it's safe to say that we won't be having any problems housing everyone." he declared.
"But why go that far?" Ace questioned.
"It's just how determined Jason is with his task." Nanoha replied, "And add the fact that the other diving beings left this burden all on his own, Jason is doing his best to accomplish it." she stated.
"I see..." Layton uttered in acknowledged, "... and I whole-heartedly respect him for that." he admitted.
"Jason also plan on allowing people to open business within the main base operation." Yuna shared.
"Really? Why?" Emmy asked in surprise.
"So, people had something to do." Rex replied, "Which is justified since sitting around and doing nothing is pretty uncomfortable." he stated.
"Can't argue with that." Baron admitted.
"Is there any way for us to help with this task?" Mira asked.
"Well..." Nanoha uttered, "... seeing that Rolf-san is just a normal human but yet he managed to partake this task after obtaining a magical belt." she pointed out.
"Magical belt?" Layton uttered.
"It's that thing around his waist." Yuna replied with her bear 'paws' pointed at the belt wrapped around the young farmer's waist, "From what I've heard so far..." she trailed, "... those belts will give any of it's users immense strength and skills the moment they put it on.'' she explained.
"And these belts comes along with special magical cards." Nanoha added, "Each cards are magically enhanced with unique categories, attributes and affinities.'' she explained, "Placing a card on the slot of the buckle, any user will get the ability of the certain card.'' she concluded.
"That is so cool!" Baron exclaimed in awe.
"So, if we obtain these belts, we'll be able to help?" Mira inquired.
"Indeed." Nanoha confirmed, "However, you still need to undergo training first since Jason isn't keen on sending anyone out on task without proper training or experience." she explained.
"A right course of action." Layton said in approval.
"Training, huh?" Ace uttered, "If so..." he trailed, "... how long will be training then?" he inquired.
Yuna thought about it, "From what I've known so far..." she recalled out, "... it'll be a quick one." she shared.
Emmy raised an eyebrow, "What do you mean?" she asked in confusion.
Rex chuckled, "I think it's better for Jason to explain things by himself." he beckoned.
Suddenly, Rolf stopped walking and held his hand up, "Halt!" he shouted, "I must implore friends to be cautious!" she advised.
"What's wrong, Rolf-san?" Fate asked in concern.
Rolf's eyes narrowed, "Rolf feels a disturbance." he replied, "I implore to prepare themselves for a possible and inevitable attack." he advised to which everyone complied, the blue-haired farmer then looks around before kneeling down to the ground while placing his left ear on the dirt, "Hmm..." he hummed out loud while closing his eyes and listened.
"What are you doing?" Emmy asked in confusion.
Layton thought about it, "From the looks of it..." he uttered, "... it seems like he is trying to pinpoint the source of disturbance by listening to any noise coming from the ground." he assumed.
"Will it work?" Baron asked.
Layton shrugged his shoulders, "We'll have to wait and see." he beckoned.
A few seconds later, Rolf's eyes shot wide open and immediately stood up from the ground while pointing a finger towards their right, "Rolf discovered trouble to this side!" he exclaimed, "Rolf sensed that people are in peril!" he added, "Armed yourselves immediately and we must act at once!" he beckoned before running forward.
"Rolf-san, wait!" Fate called out.
Wasting no time, everyone followed the teenage boy from the old country and not long after, they arrived in an open area somewhere in the forest where they saw five figures being surrounded by a group basketball jersey-wearing monkeys with spiky balls in hands.
The first figure is a teenage girl with slender frame and a fair complexion, she had a neck-length blue hair with an ahoge on top and she had green-colored eyes. She wears a white hooded long coat with orange accents over a white & yellow short high-collared jumpsuit with x-shaped stitches, orange pockets and white folds, she wears blue socks and white strapped boots. This is Fabia Sheen.
The second figure is large man with a muscular build, he had a light-blue buzzcut hair, he had dark-colored eyes, a metal nose and a very angular chin. His shoulders, torso and arms are twice larger, and he had a large studded hands and he wears a metal rigged suspenders. His elbows had a large light-blue hinges, his shoulders had a large red ball and socket joint with "BF-37" written on them, and his forearms had a large light-blue cubes with a trademark star tattoo being split by an edge. His forearms also have hair and wears blue-colored gloves. He wears a red-colored coconut tree-motived Hawaiian shirt and red swim briefs. This is Franky.
The third figure is middle-aged man with a brown complexion and a top-heavy physique, he had a pale-blue pompadour hair, eyebrows, mustache and chest hair, he had dark-colored eyes and a large nose. He wears a beige double-breasted suit jacket with six black buttons over a white-collared shirt with a red necktie, he wears green pants and black shoes. This is Inspector Clamp Grosky.
The fourth figure is a young man with a small yet lean build and a light-brown complexion, he has a messy blonde hair, he has blue-colored eyes and pointy ears. He wears a blue tunic with white runic-linings over a white long-sleeved shirt, white trousers, brown boots and brown gloves. This Link.
The fifth figure is a teenage girl with an average height, she had a slender yet curvaceous figure and she had large breasts, she had waist-length wavy burnt orange hair tied in the back by a band and she had brown-colored eyes. She wears a pink top, white jogging pants with red linings and white rubber shoes. This is Orihime Inoue.
Currently, Franky, Link and Orihime are getting themselves ready to fight the creatures while Clamp and Fabia stood from behind.
Ace, Baron, Mira, Emmy and Layton immediately recognized some of them.
"Huh? Isn't that Fabia?!" Mira exclaimed.
"I see Inspector Grosky with them as well!" Emmy added.
"Looks like they're in trouble." Baron pointed out.
"And are they being hounded by..." Rex trailed, "... monkey wearing basketball jerseys." he said out loud in disbelief.
"Ninja-monkeys and samurai-monkeys makes sense in my opinion." Yuna shared, "But this..." she uttered, "... this is completely ridiculous!" she exclaimed in annoyance.
Rolf then brought out a harpoon in hand, "The bewilderment is justified as the son of shepherd shares the same sentiment." he admitted, "But Rolf suggest that we set it aside and focus on aiding those in need of assistance!" he beckoned.
"He is right." Nanoha said in agreement, "Let's help drive those things away first and after that, we can complain on how weird these creatures are." she stated.
Fate nodded, "Then let's go!" she beckoned.
CUT THE ROPE! That's the 17th chapter of this story and I hope that you all enjoyed it.
Debuting Cast of Characters:
Ace Grit, Baron Leltoy, Fabia Sheen and Mira Fermin are characters from Bakugan Battle Brawlers.
Emmy Altava, Inspector Clamp Grosky and Professor Hershel Layton are character from Professor Layton.
Franky is a character from One Piece.
Link is a character from the Legend of Zelda.
Orihime Inoue is a character from Bleach.
That's all I can share for now and I hope you'll look forward for the next chapter.