Chapter 8: bonding with the Bella pirates and course to Laputa

After a intense night that happened at the military base it was now morning and calm as the pirates flew in formation to get to there destination over rolling green fields as Stolas and Blitzo rode with Bella…however the poor owl was crying as Blitzo kept one arm on the railing and the other around Stolas as he continued to cry over what had happened last night and the robots sacrifice as Chaz watched worried for the owl "Stolas are you ok?" He asked "If I did something wrong I'd really like to apologize for it Stolas" said Striker "We all did something wrong waisting our time on these two kids" said Bella as the planes got closer to Blitzos home town "Here's your Vally up ahead kid I'll drop you off and that'll be that" said Bella as Blitzo gently comforted Stolas "Its alright *Stolas is now calmer stops crying in Blitzos shoulder* Bella will you let us sail with you and the boys?" Asked Blitzo "Call me captain darn it! I dont see what the heck in it for me since you lost the Asmodus crystal!" Said Bella pissed that the way to Laputa is gone since stolas dropped the crystal "We can work" said Blitzo "And I have to find the real truth about Laputia for myself captain" said Stolas after all that has happened he just has to know.

Bella pondered that for a bit "So youre not interested in the money but you want to find the truth about Laputa? *Smirks* well I guess there's worst reasons for you wanting to become a pirate" said Bella "Mother I say let them come along" said Chaz "Toe the line and work hard, or overboard you go!" Said Bella accepting the two to join "Yes captain" said Blitzo as Chaz cheered "Yes! No more swabbing the decks hooray!" He cheered as many more cheered that they dont have to do many chores now they got two new members to join the family as Striker got excited and caused his flyer to tilt as the others joined in hoop laying excited as one asked if Stolas can make a pudding desert as Bella growled a bit at the antics her children are doing "Will you lot shut up! *Shrugs* ah what can I tell you they just really like Dessert" she said as Blitzo smiled at the opportunity as he looked down into the Vally where the mining town he lived in his whole life passed over as he look one last time at his old home as the doves flew out as he and Stolas watch it fly out of sight.

He will miss his home but he will do all that he can to help Stolas find the truth about Laputa as the two continued to watch the Vally grow smaller and smaller as it disappeared into the clouds they are flying in

Soon flying overhead near the Vally was a red familiar blimp air ship with a bird like figurehead that protected it as the riders flew over to it as the docking bay in the back opened up and signaled in as Bella flew in first with Stolas and Blitzo as a crane took them forward in as her sons followed one by one though the two kids were a bit surprised by the speed as the runner docked "And disembark" said Bella as she got out as Blitzo and Stolas stepped off the runner but Blitzo got a surprise yelp as he stepped on some sort of balloon like fabric "Woah what is this ship made of cloth?" He asked in awe and surprise "And dont you rip it!" Commended Bella as she climbed the stairs up to the top as Chaz parked his runner "Come on we'll go top side" said the loan shark as the imp and owl climbed up the stairs as Stolas stepped out into a hall like space but his nightgown blew due to the high winds as he felt pushed to the right as he held on "Your going the wrong way Come here! I dont like slow pokes" she said guiding Stolas and Blitzo to the bird figure head but it was a room as she stepped in, however Chaz grabbed Blitzos neck much to Stolas surprise "Blitzo" he said worried "Come on matey I haven't got all day!" Barked bella as Chaz guided Blitzo down the bridge pass some drying cloths "Work work work, busy, busy, busy, busy left right left right your not here to have fun" said Chaz taking Blitzo into the engine room.

"This engine room is really amazing" said Blitzo which it was to him though Chaz had a confused look "Is that what its called? Hay mama beth where are you?" Yelled Chaz as from a hole a chubby yet muscular green skinned fallen angel with messy blue hair and a pair of goggles and nothing but a white tank top came out of the hole, this was Beth Bella wife and the top engineer of the ship as Blitzo yelped seeing the fallen angel as she went to get some tools "Hay Mama Beth I've finally found you an assistant!" Yelled Chaz as she gave a look "Stop yelling at me I can hear you fine *Goes into the hole* believe me sometimes I wish I couldn't" she said guestuing for the imp to come down with her "Hurry up, she's even tougher then mama Bella" said Chaz as Blitzo nodded and slipped into the hole and crawled to follow Beth who was working on a part of the engine "I cant reach its to Narrow" she said as Blitzo who was thinner and can reach further helped her out "Its okay I got it" he said as Beth hummed "What's your name?" Asked Beth "Blitzo mame" he said helping her out with making sure the engine functions.

Back with Bella and Stolas, the fox demon was looking over some maps with Stolas help to determine the direction the beam from the crystal fired when it activated "But the beam from the crystal was pointing directly due east, you sure about this?" Asked Bella as Stolas nodded "Yes I am sure I could see the sun rising from the tower you know its the end of the grass cutting season, so the sun rose not from due east but a little further south the light was pointing to the left of the hill from which the sun rose you see?" Said Stolas having practice reconising the patterns of the sun in the seasons due to the books he read as Bella nodded "Pretty smart found anything yet?" Asked Bella as a bat like sinner named Jiro (MHA) and Izuku were checking the radio waves "Haven't found a single thing captain" said Jiro "There jamming the airwaves so we cant find them those flying devils "Mom? Howe can we catch them when they're faster than we are?" Asked Izuku as Bella monitored the map "Well it looks like were cruising on the windward side of em so if we managed to ride the trade wind *Uses a machine to calculate* lets see according to my calculations…with wind valocity at 10…looks to me like we'll catch em *Grabs a megaphone* attention all hands, now hear this! Goliath is already underway for Laputa were gonna set sail and go after em *many hear the announcement as Striker, Chaz and a few others enjoy a drink hearing it* if we can catch the wind we'll be on there heels by tommorow *Some were fueling up the sky runners* now the first person to spy Goliath will receive 10 gold coins" she said as that got them all excited "That's good money!" Said Shinso a cat like sinner

Bellow Blitzo was still helping Beth as he heard the announcement as Beth watched to make sure he does it right

Bellas voice: and if the stories we've heard about Laputa are true there will be enough treasure to make a honest pirate of us all

WIth that Bella chuckled at the prospect "Alright all hands abroad look alive and get to work!" As she said that her boys and girls did do such a duty as they got to work to make sure the ship runs smoothly and swiftly shifting the sails to catch the wind to catch up to the Goliath as Beth and Blitzo together made sure the engine ran smooth and quickly "Let it rip!" Commended Beth as Blitzo pulled a switch as the engines churned better then ever as the propellers spin fast "Course 98 degrees velocity 50" commanded Bella as the airship shifted to those directions whiring and churning as it got above the clouds on its path to Laputa as Bella stepped out with Stolas following as Bella took the owl to another room, her room to help the owl get dressed properly "Now you got to start dressing like a real pirate owl boy, now lets see" said Bella pulling out some cloths "Here" said Bella as she gave Stolas a dress, but it was to big as the owl was more thinner then the fox demon.

Minutes later Bella steps out with stolas who now had on a yellow shirt with dark red pants altered ti fit him as he followed Bella as her boys watched curious as the fox took Stolas to the kitchen "And this is where you'll be working" said Bella as inside was a big mess of dirty dishes and food scraps everywhere "This is the Gallery I want it in ship-shape, sparkling clean and ready for action in one hour that's an order…" said Bella but Stolas was just stunned at the mess "But I…" he started "The boys and girls get awfully hungry you'll serve five meals a day" she said as she opened the door as to the twos surprise Chaz, striker and the others had leaned into the door easdropping as they fell forward as Chaz and Striker smirked…then they all fled seeing Bellas glare "You blubber heads! I'm not running a luxury cruise now get to work!" Yelled Bella closing the door as Stolas studied the amount of work he had to do…but determined he was ready for the challenge as he pulled up his sleeves and got to work.

Staying on course the airship continued to fly over the white clouds hidden from the world bellow the only noise…Blitzo as tied to a rope safely as he banged on part of the air ship to do with some repairs having learned under Beth on how to do it as both she and Bella watched as several cloths dried Chaz peeked around a corner and peeked into the kitchen which looked a lot better thanks to Stolas dillagance as the owl started to cook a stew with practiced ease as Chaz smiled and getting cheeky knocked on the door

Stolas: come in

Getting himself primmed up the loan shark peeked in "I'm afraid I'm still cooking nothings ready yet *Wipes his brow* it took me a long time to clean everything up" he said as Chaz closed the door as the owl was kneeling some dough to make bread as the loan shark coughed a bit "Yes what is it?" Asked Stolas innocently but the loan shark was lost for words "Yes?" "Uh I finished my work for the moment and I've come to offer you my help" he said "Well that's kind of you will you please hand me those plates over there?" Asked Stolas as Chaz grinned "I be glad to do so my little…*pauses and gahh seeing Denki a electric imp peeling potatoos* What are you doing here?" He demanded "Helping" he said "I thought you said you had a stomach ache!" Yelled Chaz as at that moment Striker came in with a pink flower "I'm in love with you hello" he said as Chaz gave a look "You?" He questioned as Striker hid the flower behind his back.

Minutes later Chaz, Striker and the others were helping Stolas in the kitchen "Move/Too crowded/hay what do I look like here?" Were the many mutterings around the kitchen as they cleaned and help Stolas with prepping…as another came in to help which lead to more confusion

Soon the sun set bathing the clouds in a orange-pink glow as the airship continued its journey. Inside her room Bella and Beth, now wearing a overcoat were playing chest as Beth noticed a shift in her wife "What has come over you my dear? Its not like you to challenge a ship like Goliath you know the odds are against you" said Beth doing a move as Bella scoffed "I'm after treasure that's all" she said as Beth chuckled knowing her wife better "I must admit those kids are cute" she said as Bella denied it "What do you mean by that you warmonger" she said as Beth kept her smile "oh nothing but that owl boy does remind me of you not so long ago" said Beth "Who asked you?" Demanded Bella blushing "Oh nothing *As she moved the chess pieces* oh look check mate" she said as Bella hummed at that surprised

Inside the dinning hall, all of Bella and Beths kids and Blitzo were enjoying the meal made by Stolas who watched a bit stunned "Um does anyone want some more?" He asked as that got the others to show there plates showing that they do want some extra to enjoy Stolas cooking. Night soon came as it was quiet outside in the stary night sky as some of Bellas boys were keeping watch for Goliath as others slept in there hammocks after a hard day of work as Blitzo slept under the table. However his sleep was interrupted as Chaz gently kicked him "Come on young pup" said Chaz as that woke up blitzo who was confused "Time to go on duty, its cold so take this" said Chaz as he gave Blitzo a thick coat confusing the imp. Meanwhile with Stolas who was sleeping in Bellas room due to being 'frail bodied' woke up hearing a door opening as he got up and seeing Bella still asleep peeked out the door window seeing Chaz and Blitzo leaving the room as they head to the top of the airship to be look out but Blitzo decided to take lookouts place "I'll take over!" The lookout said going down the steps as Stolas slipped out but Bella noticed. Blitzo stood lookout to keep an eye out for the Goliath as he kept his goggles over his eyes, but noticed someone climbing up the ladder and saw it was Stolas as he was confused as he lifted up his goggles in surprise "Stolas" he said holding a hand out to grab the owl as he tried to get into the look out but the wind nearly caused him to be blown away but Blitzo grabbed him quickly and pulled him in as Stolas hooted laughed "That was exciting" he said as he looked forward to the endless clouds and sea of stars of night "Wow you can see forever" he said in awe which was true in away as that was how it felt in the sky however due to the cold wind Stolas rubbed his arms that not even his feathers can block the chill as Blitzo held out his cloak "Stolas here" he said as he wrapped his cloak over Stolas as they were now sharing it together as the imp smiled playfully.

Unknown to them they were being heard by the speakers.

Blitzos voice: you okay?

Stolas voice: that's better

And the one listening was Bella who while she wont admit it even to her wife, she saw a bit of herself in stolas

Blitzos voice that is great now we an keep watch together

Back on the lookout the two continued to watch but Stolas pondered…"Blitzo" he asked as the imp looked at the owl "I'm really scared" said Stolas as Bella listened curious

Stolas voice: to tell you the truth I dont want to go to Laputa

Blitzos voice: what do you mean? Didnt you tell Bella the truth?

That made Bella more curious

Stolas voice: I didnt lie to Bella what I said about the lights direction is true but what if someone else dies?

Blitzos voice: you mean like the robot?

Stolas voice: he died to save my life I feel awful all this because of a spell a imp who served my father taught me he taught me all sort of spells he passed from my father

Bella decide to sleep uninterested as Stolas listed the spells he learned from Sebastian

A spell to use when you're looking for something, spell to cure sickness, there's even one he told me I must never use

That caused Bellas ear to perk up

Blitzos voice: what kind of spell?

Stolas voice: the spell of destruction he said that to give power to good spells I had to know evil ones as too but he told me to never use them

Back in the watch tower Stolas and Blitzo back to back for room and warmth as Blitzo observed the sky as Stolas recalled when he learned such forbidden dark spells from Sebastian before his passing "I was so scared when I learned that spell I couldn't sleep I didnt know the spells were connected to my necklace, Uncle Husk was right when he said that it was dangerous for us to misuse the power of the crystal

Back with Bella she continued to listen as she knew the stories as her wife told her of what her in-law told her

Stolas voice: and what if Laputa has the same power that can also be used for great evil?

Back in the look out Stolas had a look of wish that he had thrown away the crystal for all the trouble it caused "I wish I'd thrown the crystal away" he said "But then we would had never met and anyway even if you had Laputa would still exist *Stolas looks at Blitzo* airplanes and flying machines are getting better and better you know eventually some explorer or another will come across the city of Laputa one day and claim it

In her room hearing the talk Bella smiled sensing the bond between the owl and imp and know the imp has courage for a kid to protect what is close and dear to him

Blitzos voice: I cant say I know what's best but if Laputa really has such great power, we cant let it fall into the hands of bad people like Andrephelus

Back in the look out Blitzo slipped out of the cloak holding Stolas hands to assure them "if we run away now Andrephelus is gonna chase us forever" said Blitzo "But Blitzo I dont want you to become a pirate because of me" said Stolas worried as Blitzo gave a assuring smile "Ah I am not gonna become a pirate

Bella smiled at the plucky imp who took the risk to save the person he loves and admired that.

Blitzos voice: Dont worry Bella will understand she's much nicer then she pretends to be

Bella scoffs at such cheek but appreciates the gesture "And when we finally found it I promise you we'll go back to gondola, I want to see it all Stolas the old house where you were born, the Vally and everything" said Blitzo as it wasnt just Bella who was easdroping but all of her kids who heard the talk as some were sad that the owl was falling for the imp as the others were proud of the imp

Stolas voice: oh Blitzo

Bella shook her head as she was about to close the covering of the pipe but stopped when Blitzo spoke up seeing something "Stolas What's that? Right there under the ship see it?" Asked Blitzo as there was indeed a shadow under the ship a familiar ship as Blitzo quickly spoke into the pipe "Captain! Its Goliath right under our bow!" He yelled as Bella in her PJs quickly ran out and saw the large ship break through the clouds "Starboard rudder full speed ahead!" She commanded as the ship with practice ease flew away from the ship to hide as it sent out searchlights and fired at the ship as it took cover under a cloud and used searchlights to find it

Finding it lost its prey the ship dove down into the clouds to continue its journey to Laputa

Its heating up and its a race to get to Laputa one who wishes to protect it and the other…there own dark secret.

Authors note: Looks like Bltizo and Stolas are getting close as Bltizo promises to help Stolas though Andrephelus is on the move for his own dark deeds.

Next chapter the heros make it to laputa as Stolas and Blitzo look around but Andrephelus is following as a secret of the ice peacock is revealed that may put the world in danger