A/N: Interesting greetings there and XYGirl2019 is here, and I would like to thank everyone that read the 27th 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 the volcanic region which is located somewhere in the island of Elsaragozademontelban.
The aforemnetioned region is a dramatic and dynamic landscape characterized by an abundance of volcanic features, both those that are currently active and those that have ceased their fiery activity. This geologically vibrant area is home to a multitude of volcanoes, which stand as silent sentinels or fiery giants, depending on their current state.
These majestic formations are interspersed with a variety of other thermal phenomena, such as geysers that shoot jets of scalding water and steam into the air with remarkable regularity and intensity. The presence of numerous hot springs, bubbling and steaming, adds to the surreal atmosphere, creating a landscape that seems to be perpetually alive with heat and energy.
Additionally, one can witness the awe-inspiring sight of lava pits, which are essentially gaping holes in this world's crust that serve as open vents for the molten rock beneath. The magma, in a state of continuous flow, snakes its way through the rugged terrain, leaving trails of solidified lava in its wake, a testament to the powerful and unyielding force that shapes the very earth we stand on.
This volcanic area is not just a showcase of nature's raw power but also a living and breathing entity that exemplifies the dynamic interplay between the planet's interior and its surface.
Throughout the expansive region, the members of the heroic group find themselves dispersed, each embarking on a personal quest to locate individuals who have been inexplicably spirited away from the confines of their original domains. Concurrently, each group are embroiled in a series of skirmishes with the indigenous monstrosities that inhabit these lands, forging a path fraught with peril and discovery.
Ed the Lump swiftly advances alongside his esteemed companions, Amy Rose, Chie Satonaka, Dark Pit and Sonic the Hedgehog. Their formidable party clashes with a horde of Magmabugs in a fiery part of the region, each of their unique abilities intertwining in a dance of combat precision.
Simultaneously, in a starkly contrasting scene, a team comprising Danny Phantom, Erza Scarlet, Fate Testarossa Harlaown, Goblin Slayer and Nanoha Takamachi, face off against a swarm of Lava Monkeys. The duel unfolds in the shadow of two small volcanoes, with lava serpents weaving a fiery tapestry in the background.
Elsewhere, in a landscape punctuated by geysers, Gray Fullbuster, teams up with Ichigo Kurosaki, Ichigo Momomiya, Jake Long and Kanji Tatsumi. Together, they valiantly confront the Molten Bears that emerge from the searing earth, challenging them from every angle with a masterful blend of elemental spells and physical might.
Taking a break from the usual adventures and the occasional surprise meetings with creatures that call volcanoes home, Amity Blight, Edd the Sockhead, Heartful Punch, Luz Noceda, Monkey D. Luffy, and Undine Wells are spotted exploring a vast, open area. This plane is covered in a network of magma cracks, making it a truly unique and thrilling place to be.
Amity squinted against the searing heat, her hair fluttering in the fiery breeze as she stepped gingerly over a fresh fissure in the earth. The magma beneath bubbled and roared, casting an eerie glow on the faces of her companions, "This stuff is amazing, Eddward." the witch exclaimed while gesturing to the flask at her hip, "I can't believe we're not melting out here." she commented.
Double D adjusted his hat, "It's all thanks to my patented Ice Elixir." he credited while patting the flask affectionately, "It's like wearing a magical refrigerator suit." he described.
Heartful Punch nodded in response with her glowing fists leaving trails of frost in the air as she punched lightly at a nearby rock. It shattered with a satisfying crack while sending shards flying, "It's like hitting something with a snowball in the Sahara." she quipped with her smile not quite reaching her eyes.
Luz Noceda leaned in with curiosity piqued, "So, how does it work exactly?" she asked while peering into the flask, "Is it some kind of anti-magic?" she assumed.
Double D chuckled in response, "No, no." he mused, "It's more like a thermal illusion." he shared, "It doesn't change the temperature around us, just how our bodies perceive it." he explained.
Monkey D. Luffy stretched with his rubbery limbs reaching out like the branches of a willow tree, "It's like my body's playing a trick on me!" he exclaimed with a grin, "But a good trick!" he complimented.
Undine Wells, ever the skeptic, took a cautious step forward and while the ground was still hot with the heat radiating upwards but she felt none of it, "It's incredible." she murmured with her hand hovering just above the molten rock, "But how long does it last?" she inquired.
"It'll keep going for a full day." Double D responded, "And if it does happen to run out, I've got more in store for you." he reassured while trying to put their minds at ease.
"That's a relief." Amity murmured whilw visibly relaxing.
"But who'd have thought the next place on our list would be a volcano hotspot?" HP exclaimed while shaking her head slightly, "I mean, after trekking through that blazing desert, I was kind of hoping for something a bit more chilly, you know?" she said with a hint of a smile.
"Well, Jason's got a knack for picking the most unexpected spots." Undine replied with a chuckle, "So I guess we just go with the flow." she mused.
"I can't help but wonder if we'll run into anyone here." Luz thought out loud while her eyes scanning the fiery horizon, "It's so hot and I can't imagine anything living in this kind of heat." she said while looking a bit skeptical.
"Ah, but don't forget those lava monsters." Luffy reminded her with a grin.
"Right, my bad." Luz conceded with a laugh.
"This place is totally unbearable for anyone without a good tolerance for this intense heat." Double D explained while shaking his head, "But Jason actually mentioned that people are detected in this area." he shared.
Undine looked at him with a concerned expression, "So, do you think we should give them some of those ice elixirs too?" she asked.
Double D nodded thoughtfully, "Yeah, definitely." he confirmed, "I've already handed out ice elixirs to the other groups before we all went on different paths." he shared, "They're not just for us but they're also for the folks we're helping as well." he concluded.
Amity gave a firm nod of approval, "That's a smart move." she complimented.
Luffy abruptly stopped in his tracks with his expression turning serious, "Guys." he called out, "Something's coming." he announced.
Immediately, everyone's nerves tightened up and they all got into defensive positions. After a short while, five figures appeared from behind a giant boulder that was almost entirely covered in lava.
The first figure is a middle aged man with an average height, a rather frail-looking build and a fair complexion, he had a short black hair with a knot styled in number 3 and he had dark-colored eyes underneath a pair of brown sunglasses. He wears high-collared and sleeveless shirt with white & blue vertical linings over a white shirt with a pink bowtie, he wears a golden pants and a pair of white & blue rubber shoes. This is Galdino.
The second figure is a young woman with a tall stature, she had slender figure and a pale complexion, she had a narrow waist and very large breasts, she had a waist-length black hair with locks of hair that frame her face down to her chin and shows off her high forehead, and she had dark brown-colored eyes. She wears a red long-sleeved crop-top blouse that showed much of her chest with pink-flowery cuffs, pink accents with black flowery designs and a pink band, she wears a red loose sarong that exposed her long slender legs with the green symbol and flower designs and wears a pink sash wrapped around her waist. She wears a white cape sporting epaulettes and red high heel pumps. This is Hancock Boa.
The third figure is a large man with a disproportionally large head alongside stubby arms and legs, and he had a fair complexion. He sports a large indigo afro hair, dark-colored eyes and long eyelashes. He had a noticeably odd-shaped chin resembling an arrowhead and had a personal Jolly Roger tattooed just below his chest. He wears a reddish-purple woman's leotard with a high collar and a deep V-neck that reaches down to his belly. He wears matching gloves and boots, as well as a pearl necklace. He wears a net cape on his back and matching net leggings. He wears a queen's crown with a king's crown on top and his face is filled with heavy makeup. This is Emporio Ivankov.
The fourth figure is an elderly man with a tall stature, he had a strong build and a fair complexion, he had a neck-length silver hair and a facial hair which is arranged embattled across his lower jaw, and he had a dark-colored eyes underneath a pair of round glasses with a scar over his right eye. He wears a white hooded cloak with a dark-green interior over a dark-blue shirt, black shorts and brown sandals. This is Rayleigh Silvers.
The fifth figure is a large female snake with a large pink spots running down her body and she had round-yellow eyes with black dots. The underside of her body is pale yellow with thin horizontal black lines across it. She wears a horned skull with a couple of cracks on top of her head and she had blue hair jutting out from the back of the skull. She wears a violet scarf. This is Salome.
Luffy's eyes lit up and a broad grin spread across his face upon recognzing the familiar faces, "Hey!" he yelped out loud, "It's Rayleigh and Iva!" he exclaimed while waving his arms in the air.
Upon taking notice of Luffy, Rayleigh couldn't help but chuckle, "Well, look who it is." he uttered with a knowing smile.
Emporio's excitement was palpable, "Hee-haw!" he hollered, "Luffy!" he bellowed, "Vi so good to see vyou again!" he exclaimed while Galdino looked on with a mix of excitement and nerves.
But it was Hancock's reaction that really caught everyone's attention. The moment she saw Luffy, her eyes widened, her cheeks flushed and she took off running towards him like a love-stricken teenager, "Luffy!" she screamed with her voice full of infatuation and threw her arms around him in a bear hug that took him by surprise.
Amity, HP, Luz and Undine exchanged bewildered glances. They never would've guessed that a gorgeous woman like Hancock would go all gooey-eyed and hug someone as laid-back and goofy as Luffy like that.
"Shishishishishi!" Luffy chuckled good-naturedly with a smile spreading across his face, "It's great to see you too, Hancock!" he said cheerfully.
Hancock's eyes then fell on Amity, HP, Luz and Undine, and she couldn't help but get inquisitive, "Luffy, who are these lovely ladies?" she inquired, "Are they just fans of yours or is there something more to it?" she furthered.
The girls shot a look at Hancock, raising an eyebrow at her assumptions. They were indeed close pals with Luffy but romance was the last thing on their minds, especially since they were all lesbians and involved in their own relationships.
Rayleigh, ever the observant one, stepped in and calmed the situation, "Take it easy, Hancock," he advised, "I don't think these young women are after Luffy." he said while gesturing towards their joined hands, "It seems they've got their own special bond." he pointed out.
Hancock finally caught on and noticed their hand-holdings, "Ah, I see, my apologies." she uttered in apology.
"Does this woman have a crush on Luffy?" Undine wondered aloud.
"Looks like it." Luz commented with a knowing smile.
"Madly in love, from what I can tell." HP chimed in.
Emporio then steps forward, "Hey, do vyou have any clue what's happening here, Strawhat?" he inquired with his voice filled with curiosity, "Vi not sure vhy we're even in this place." he added while looking around with a puzzled expression.
Luffy let out a light-hearted chuckle, "Haha, I'm probably not the right guy to ask about that." he replied while scratching his head with a mischievous grin before shifting his gaze to Edd, "Why don't you fill them in?" the strawhat-wearing lad beckoned, "You're the expert around here." he pointed out.
Double D rubs the back of his head, "Well, it's definitely my area of expertise." he murmured with a touch of pride.
Double D then went on to explain the situation to the unfamiliar faces, detailing their mission to save people and how the entire multiverse was in chaos because of some troublemaking divine being.
Rayleigh folded his arms, "I see." he uttered in acknowledgement, "I never thought I'd end up in a mess like this." he admitted with a grin.
"Well, that explains vhy this place looks so strange to Vi." Emporio spoke up, "It's not even on vi map!" he exclaimed in disbelief.
Galdino, who hadn't said much, finally broke the silence, "So, what's the plan now?" he asked.
Edd adjusted his hat, "For now, we're still trying to find people to help, so it's probably best if you come with us." he beckoned.
Rayleigh chuckled in response, "Looks like we don't have much of a choice." he mused.
Hancock spoke up with a blush, "I can't believe I'm actually traveling with Luffy!" she uttered and it seemed like she was talking to herself but she was definitely thrilled while Salome found the whole thing amusing and chuckled, making a hissing sound.
"It's clear she's got it bad for Luffy." Amity chimed in.
HP looked thoughtful, "What does she actually sees in him?" she questioned.
"Probably something only she knows." Luz answered.
CUT THE ROPE! That's the 28th chapter of this story and I hope that you all enjoyed it.
Debuting Cast of Characters:
Emporio Ivankov, Galdino, Hancock Boa, Rayleigh Silvers and Salome are characters from One Piece.
That's all I can share for now and I hope you'll look forward for the next chapter.