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Plotting Revenge

 

Following the disaster of the `Seed Realm,' General Ameba was brought before the head representatives of the Imperial Council of Lords. The concerns regarding his conduct and the aftermath in the `Seed Realm' had been less than sentimental. His four judges, Lord Scythe, Lord Crepes, Lord Malico, and Lord Verliotz, conducted the interrogation step by step, pointing out some of the misdeeds and necessary actions decided by him during the campaign.

“And you say that you deliberately fired the grand destroyer's beam cannon?” asked Lord Verliotz.

“I did.” replied Ameba.

“Without any regards to the orders you had been given by the Imperial Council and His Excellency, Master Arakis?” said Lord Scythe.

“That is correct.”-

“But why would you carry out with such a deed? Your only objective was to subdue the inhabitants of the `Seed Realm.' I don't think there was any need for you to have to obliterate half of the planet's population.”-

“Was it because you had declared vengeance against them?” asked Lord Verliotz. “From what accounts said, you quoted `Next time, you will feel the full force of the Dark Empire.' But soon after you state `Let that be a lesson to those who defy me.' In my opinion, it was more of a message regarding your personal pride.”

“Yes.” said Ameba. “I was doing it for the sake of my pride. Had those fools in the `Seed Realm' not have been so defiant, the outcome would have been different.”

“But those people were also defending their world from being overrun and oppressed.” Lord Crepes pointed out. “You should know by now that there will always be opposition towards expansionism when one power enters another's territory. History shows that to us constantly.”

“Had you decided to withhold your rage, the outcome might have been different.” added Lord Malico. “However, because of what you have done, it is most likely that retribution against the Empire will be swift and furious. We are trying to establish commerce with these people. And because of the your immediate decision to obliterate half their population, they would be reluctant to ever settle peaceful terms with us.”

“From what my memory points out,” said Lord Verliotz, “You said that you could attain victory swiftly and without necessary actions to shed innocent blood. You could subdue them by destroying their military capacity. As a promise, we would authenticate your success and grant you position as Lord. Thus, your status would increase within the Empire. However, the only thing that you have proven is that the mobile dolls are most effective in battle. His Excellency, Lord Arakis, has claimed the mobile dolls would be sufficient for attacking the Alliance fleet and you yourself have proven his theory of their effectiveness. However, your part of the bargain had not been fulfilled. Thus we, the leaders of the Imperial Council have decided to terminate your application.”

“This meeting is adjourned!” said Lord Scythe. They dismissed Ameba from his trial and the general went off in sympathy. However, his sympathy did not last for long. Returning to his quarters, he slammed his fist against the wall.

 

“Damn that boy!” he uttered in rage. “I completely underestimated him! Well, I'll soon get my retribution sooner, or later!” Ameba sat in his chair and poured himself a cup of brandy. “And I know exactly how to do it. Knowing the Imperial Council, they would never allow me to pursue my own agenda. So I can't go in pursuit of them personally. However, I can always send someone in my place.” General Ameba rang for one of the attendants. Before long there was a knock on the door and the attendant walked in.

“Did you summon me, Sir?” she asked.

“I did, my dear.” Ameba said. “Send a message to the Asphyxia Twins. I wish for an audience with them. Tell them it's urgent and they should come to my request as soon as possible.”

“Of course, Sir.” The young attendant withdrew from the room, leaving Ameba alone with his brandy.

“If there is anyone who can stealthily get rid of Sora, they can.”-

 

For a full hour, he awaited the arrival of his guest until there was a knock on the door.

“Enter.” Ameba said. The door opened and the attendant came in with two young people about twenty, or so. A young girl, fair and beautiful and you young man who was equal in attractive looks. Dressed in tight, dark spandex jumpers, they came in side by side.

“General Ameba.” the attendant announced. “May I present Stifle and Smother Asphyxia.”

“Excellent work.” said Ameba. “You may leave us.”

“Yes, Sir.” The attendant left the room leaving them to their business.

“You beckoned us, General?” asked Stifle.

“Of what can we be of service?” added Smother.

“It's quite simple.” Ameba explained. “I need you to assassinate a certain someone. You up to it?”

“It depends on the target and how much you'll pay.”-

“Very well. The keybearer, Sora. I'm sure you've heard of him.”-

“I understand that young boy is fighting off the members of the Cavendish Shinobis.”-

“I hear he's ever so handsome.” Stifle giggled.

“Not as handsome as your brother though.” Smother objected.

“His looks aren't important right now!” said Ameba. “It's his continuous interference that's getting on my nerves! And I want you to get rid of him! As for your payment.” Ameba took from his coat a large sack of gold coins and threw it on the table. “You can expect the next half of it after you finish the job.”

“Your wish is our command, General.” said Stifle. She greedily took the bag and opened it, gazing upon the shiny gold coins.

“You couldn't have chosen a better pair of assassins, Sir.” added Smother. “But may I ask why you have not decided to go after them yourself?”

“I cannot pursue my own agenda without the consent of the Imperial Council.” Ameba uttered. “Besides, I know how you two always like to make your victims suffer. Once the deed is done, inform me of how he died in complete detail.” He sipped his brandy and sat down in his chair. “Well, I believe that's enough for now. You may go and fulfill you mission.”

“As you wish, Sir.” The twins dismissed themselves from the room, closing the door behind them.

“Soon, Sora. You will meet your sorry end.”-

 

 

 

 

Pirates Secret

 

The KH party reached their destination. However, upon reaching the so called `Treasure Realm,' they ended up running into a rather violent maelstrom. The wind and rain slammed into the ship with utter force, causing the gummi ship to shift off course.

“Man! Things just never seem to work for us!” said Sora.

“Just be thankful it's just rain and wind, and not bullets, or bombs this time!” said Riku.

“Are you sure this is the right place?!” asked Mickey.

“The coordinates are correct!” Donald replied. “This is definitely the `Treasure Realm!' Right now, we've reached the planet Montressor!” Donald eased the ship onto one of the landing docks. After killing the engines, he sat back down with a sigh of relief. “Now, that was a challenge. Especially in a storm like this.”

“Well, I don't know about you,” said Sora, “But I could use something to eat.”

“Me two.” added Donald.

“Me three.” chuckled Goofy. “I could go for a club sandwich.”

“Well, let's stop at that inn over there and see if we can get some shelter for tonight.” Riku suggested.

The party made their way through the hailing rain to the establishment known as the Benbow Inn. The party walked in, soaking wet, to a warm and cheerful atmosphere. A young woman walked up to them, wiping her hands on her apron.

“Good evening, gents.” she said. “I'm Sarah Hawkins. I'll be your hostess tonight. How may I be of service?”

“We'd like a place to stay for the night.” said Riku.

“Well, of course. We have some nice rooms vacant at the moment. Just one moment. Jim! Jim!” There was no sign of the lad she beckoned. “Jim Hawkins?! Where are you?!”

Nothing came forth amongst the masses of cheerful inhabitants.

“Who's Jim Hawkins?” asked Sora.

“Oh, I forgot to mention.” Sarah Hawkins explained. “He happens to be my son. Unfortunately, he doesn't seem to be around right now. But that's alright. I'll just show you to your rooms.” She led the team up a flight of stairs to a long corridor with several doors. She opened to first two on the right. “I hope you enjoy your stay here gentlemen. These are the best rooms in the house.”

“We'll take `em!” chuckled Mickey. Pulling out a sack of gold, he gave it to Sarah.

“Thank you, Sir. But I couldn't accept all this.”-

“Think of it as a bountiful fee from those desperate for shelter.”-

“Thank you so much.” She walked out of the room. “Well, I'll leave you gentlemen alone while I continue with my work downstairs.” Taking one final glance, Sarah smiled and walked down the hall, back to the busy dining area.

“Well, now that's we're settled in,” said Sora, “let's go down and get something to eat.”

“I'm with you there, Sora!” chuckled Goofy.

“Me too.” added Donald, subsequently looking at Goofy. “I could eat a horse.”

“Well, don't look at me when you say that!”

“I said a horse, Goofy! Not a Jackass!”-

“But do we have enough to pay for a meal?” asked Riku.

 

“We have more than enough.” Mickey replied. “I think we can afford to splurge a little bit. So why not. Let's trip the life fantastic!”

The five rushed down to the frantic and happy mass of song, food, and drink. They sat themselves at a table and waited to be served. Sarah Hawkins walked over to them.

“I see you guys are hungry.” she chuckled. “Would you like the house special?”

“What is it?” asked Sora.

“It's a twenty ounce steak sautéed in a special marinate and grilled to perfection, sided with mash potatoes, and a side of coleslaw.”-

“That sounds alright to me!”-

“Me too!” added Goofy

“I'm game!” chuckled Donald.

“Then, It's unanimous!” said Riku. “Five house specials then!”

“Alright!” said Sarah, writing their meals on her bill pad. “I'll bring it out as soon as I can.”

Sora gazed about the room, seeing many people talking and bickering about their own business and realized that it was only Mrs. Hawkins that was working about.

“You don't seem to have much help here do you.” he said.

“Well, it's only me and Jim.” Sarah replied. “We manage the whole thing by ourselves.”

“Well where is Jim?” asked Mickey.

“I'm sure he'll come about soon.”-

It was then that a distinguished gentlemen approached the table. Carrying several books in his hand and fixing his glasses, he came up to Mrs. Hawkins.

“Excuse me, Sarah?” he uttered.

“Delbert.” she replied. “What brings you here?”

“I've come to dine here if that's alright.”-

“I would welcome you, but we have seemed to run out of tables.”-

“That's alright.” said Sora, getting up. “We have an extra seat if you'd like to join us.”

“I really couldn't, Sir.” said Delbert.

“I insist. There's nothing I hate more than someone who doesn't have a place to seat themselves at.”-

“Well, that is very generous of you indeed. Very well, I shall take you on your kind offer, Sir. Mr. name is Dr. Delbert Doppler.”-

“I'm Sora.” The two shook hands. Soon after, the KH team stood up to give a handshake, introducing themselves one after another.

“I'm Riku.”-

“I'm Mickey.”-

“Name's Goofy.”-

“Donald Duck.”-

“The usual, Delbert?” asked Sarah.

“That sounds delightful, Sarah.” replied Delbert.

“I'll have your orders out as soon as possible.”-

She withdrew to the kitchen as the party sat down and engaged in conversation.

“Tell me, Delbert.” asked Sora. “How is it that you are acquainted with Mrs. Hawkins?”

“Well, I've been an old friend of the family since Jim was a young lad.” Delbert replied.

“She's a very busy woman.” Riku uttered. “So many guest to serve. And you say she does it all by herself?”

 

“All by herself. Many people here, including myself, insist on giving her a hand, but she insist on bearing the weight.”-

“What about her son, Jim?” asked Mickey.

“Jim helps out as well. More times than what many give him credit for. But ever since his father left them, he's never fully recovered. Recently, he's been rather depressed and has gotten into trouble lately.”-

“That's too bad.” said Goofy. “Poor guy.”

“I wouldn't be surprised.” added Riku. “It's just the two of them. And running a business at such a tight end makes the situation even harder.”

Mrs. Hawkins returned to the table with their drinks.

“Here you go, gents.” she said.

“Tell me.” asked Delbert. “How is it with Jim lately?”

“Well...” there was a silence amongst the party, before Sarah could utter the rest of her statement. “I know that he's had it a little rough lately, but I believe he'll turn about soon.”

It was then that the doors burst open and two mechanical officers, with a boy placed before them, entered the inn.

“Mrs. Hawkins.” said one of the officers.

“Jim!” cried Sarah.

“Ooh. Wrong turn.” said Delbert.

“OK, thanks for the lift, fellas!” Jim uttered, trying to cover the issue.

“Not so fast!” said the second officer. “Your son was caught operating a solar vehicle in restricted air space.”

“Again?!” Sarah uttered.

“This is the second time he's been warned, ma'am.” said the first officer. “As a result of this violation, we have impounded his vehicle. You must understand that this violation has breeched the agreement of his probation. Any further violations will result in immediate relocation to Juvenile Hall.”

“I understand, Officer.” said Sarah, pulling her son towards her. “I won't happen again.”

“We see these things all the time ma'am.” said the second officer.

“Wrong choices.” added the other officer.

“Bad decisions.”-

“Losers.”-

“You take care now?” They tipped their hats.

“Let's motor!” said the first officer. With that, the two officers left. Business continued soon after the incident had passed. Sarah sighed, frustratingly.

“Jim. I have had it.” she uttered, angrily. “Do you want to go to Juvenile Hall? Is that it?” Jim only turned around and began picking up the dishes on the dirty tables. “It's bad enough that I have to do things here on my own, but now I have to contend with all this....”

“It's not what you think, Mom!” Jim blasted out. “Those cops just won't get off my back.”

“I don't want anything to happen to you! I'm just concerned about your safety that's all! I don't want you to ruin your future!”-

“Yeah. What future.” Jim uttered, entering the kitchen with his load.

“As you can see, things aren't going well with them.” Delbert stated.

“He just hasn't been the same since his father left us.” said Sarah.

 

“I don't know how you manage to put up with it. Running a business and having to raise a felon... I mean fellow like Jim.”-

“I'm at the end of my rope now. He's never been like this all the time. You know how smart he is. I mean he built his first solar surfer when he was eight. And yet, he's failing in school, he's always getting into trouble, and whenever I try to talk to him, it's as if I'm talking to a complete stranger. I've done all I can.” She lowered her head and tears began to form on the lower lids of her eyes. She wiped them off and sniffled a bit. “I'm sorry. I have to get you involved in this.”

“It's quite alright.” said Delbert.

“Is there anything we can do for you, Mrs. Hawkins?” asked Riku.

“That's quite alright. I can manage. I always have.”-

Just then, the doors burst open again, but this time a band of roughnecks came waltzing into the inn. They helped themselves to a table, forcing the customers sitting there to leave the inn altogether. With the arrival of these ruffians, many of the customers left without a word.

“Hey! How about some service here!” shouted one of the party members.

“We're starving!” shouted another.

Mrs. Hawkins walked up to them.

“Please, gentlemen.” she uttered. “Don't cause a ruckus while there are other customers about.”

“Stop your cake hole and give us some service!” said one member. Mrs. Hawkins soon realized they were armed with cutlasses and pistols.

“Hey, you're a good looking woman.” chuckled another, pulling here down onto his knee. He grabbed her chin, forcing her to turn her head at him. “I would love to know more about you!”

“I know what you want to know about her!” guffawed another, daring to lift her skirt with his scabbard.

“Stop!” Sarah cried.

“You unhand her now!” Delbert protested.

“And what are you gonna do about it, pretty boy?!” one ruffian chuckled. Delbert, not wanting to cause further trouble, backed off.

“Now where was I before we were so rudely interrupted? Oh Yeah!!” He continued to use his scabbard to lift up Mrs. Hawkins's petticoat.

“You leave my mother alone!” shouted a voice. The ruffians looked to see Jim standing there, armed with a butcher's knife.

“Well, looky here.” chuckled the first ruffian. “We have a little hero!”

“Hey, kid.” said the second. “You really think you can stand a chance against pirates!”

“Pirates?!” cried Delbert. “You're pirates?!”

“That's right!” said the first pirate. “And now that you know we're pirates, you'll do as we say!”

“You're not getting anything!” shouted Jim. “You let go of my mother, or I'll make you sorry!”

“Is that so.” a voice uttered from above. Jim looked up and suddenly and giant spider pirate landed on the floor. Using his claw, he grabbed Jim by the throat and held him against the wall. Jim struggled in the spider's grasp, his feet flailing about in the air.

“Give it to him, Scroop!” shouted the second pirate.

 

“Don't you be worrying about that notion.” said Scroop. “I'll make sure this boy gets what he so strongly desires. More, or less anyway.” He glared at Jim with those bright yellow eyes. “Tell me, have you seen any spacers come around here lately?”

“Why do you wanna know?!” Jim uttered.

“Tell me straight and we'll be on our way. Have any spacers come here recently? If so, did they go by the name Billy Bones?”-

“Even if I knew, I wouldn't tell you!”-

“You are a fool!” Scroop held him higher, tightening his grip. “I'm giving you a chance to be cooperative, boy. But you refuse to take it. Either you are extremely brave, or your ears aren't functioning properly.”

“My ears may not be working properly, but I know my nose is!”-

“Why you little...!” Scroop tightened is grip around the boy's throat. Jim began to choke violently, his legs giving way to violent thrashing.

“Jim, please!!” cried Sarah.

“Leave him alone, Scroop!” shouted Sora, standing up to face the pirates. “Or you'll have to answer to me!”

“Hmm. Another hero.” said Scroop. “Either you are extremely brave, or remarkably foolish. You think it's wise standing against a pirate?”

“Don't you worry about that. I can take you on.”-

“Well, try saying that after I kill this boy.” He took his other claw and held it against Jim's jugular. “Try any heroics and this boy meets a sorry end indeed.”

Sora sneered and dropped his guard. One of the pirates ran up, grabbed a hold of Sora and slammed his head against the table.

“Not so cocky now are you?!” chuckled the third pirate. “I don't here you making any cheeky remarks anymore!”

“Why those...” Riku uttered, standing up. Mickey, however placed his hand on his shoulder forcing Riku to sit down again.

“Don't do it, Riku.” he said. “If we try to interfere, we'll only end up becoming hostages as well. They intend to kill Jim and possibly Sora if we try to rescue them.” Riku sat back down, clenching his fists in utter rage.

“Now!” shouted the third pirate, throwing Sora against a table. Sora hit the table and fell to the ground, bits of food fell on his head. “I'll have a little fun with you.”

“Excuse me.” said a voice. The pirates and the KH party looked to see a dark skinned figure sitting at the table that had recently collapsed. He stood up and wiped his mouth. “I don't know where it is you came from, but from where I come from, disturbing someone during a meal is considered extremely rude.”

“You stay out of this, stranger!” said Scroop. “Our business is only with these two boys!”

“But I can's just sit here and allow you to get away with spoiling my meal. To add on to the situation, you have two young boys and a woman as hostages. I personally find that an unnecessary action. Hiding behind innocent blood to protect yourself from harm. Therefore, due to such a cowardly act on your part, I have no other choice but to interfere.”-

“And how do you plan on taking us on?”-

 

“Like this.” the stranger lifted his right hand with index and middle finger erected. He suddenly swooped his hand at a downward angle. Nothing had happened, no visible attack, no sudden weapon activity, nothing whatsoever had occurred. Or so they thought. Suddenly, Scroop's left arm stung with great pain. Releasing Jim from his grasp, he grabbed hold of his arm in pain. His hand suddenly developed a bruise which streaked down his arm.

“What...what did you do?” said Scroop.

“Wouldn't you like to know.” said the stranger.

The pirates drew their weapons, but realized that Sora had released himself from their clutches and already had his sword drawn. Riku as well, jumped up and unsheathed his sword. Mickey, Donald, and Goofy took their weapons and stood ready to face the pirates.

“You're outnumbered here.” Sora stated. “Give up while you can!”

“You think you can win against battle experienced pirates?” said Scroop.

“We'll take our chances.” said Riku.

But it wasn't long before the doors burst open again. In the doorway, a cyborg stood with his one mechanical eye glaring at the individuals in the room.

“What is going on in here, ya scurvy dogs?!” shouted the cyborg.

“Captain Long John Silver.” said the second pirate.

“I thought I told you not to be causing a disturbance to these citizens! Your mission was to find out what you needed to know without stirring up further conflicts! Instead, you decide to be daft about the entire situation and blow the entire operation before it's begun.”-

“The situation has already passed though.” said Scroop. “Now, we have no choice but to extract the information we want by force.”

“Very true! Very true! And you'll never know more than a particularly stupid pilchard!” John Silver walked about the group. “I'll be making this as short as possible! Where is Billy Bones?!”

“We don't know who you're talking about!” said Delbert.

“I'm sure you don't! But I have already heard enough from a reliable source that he be seen in this area already! And since you know we be pirates now, you hesitate to tell us what we be wanting to know.” Using the accessories from his leg and arm, he created a portable beam cannon. “Now, by thunder, will ye be telling us what we want to know, or are ya still gonna stay quiet about it until we have to tear the place apart.”

Suddenly, Mrs. Hawkins fell to her knees and cried.

“Please, Sir!” she said. “There's no Billy Bones here! There never was! I swear it! Now please just leave!”

“Very well, then.” said Silver. “But if I find out that ye be lying to us, our retribution will descend upon you like a tidal wave!” Silver withdrew his cannon and walked out. “We're leaving, gents! So don't be making a fuss over anything! Understood, Mr. Scroop!”

“Transparently.” Scroop uttered. With that, the five pirates exited out of the inn and disappeared into the driving rain.

Sora and the other withdrew their weapons.

“That was too close for comfort.” said Sora.

“I'll say.” added Riku.

“Well, I'll be on my way then.” the stranger uttered, wrapping his cloak around him.

“Hey! Wait a minute!” said Sora. “I never got to thank you for helping us.”

“It's nothing, kid. I was just doing what I thought was the right thing to do.”-

“My name is Sora.”-

“Standing Eagle.” With those last words, the stranger disappeared into the storm. Sora rushed out, but he had disappeared without a trace.

 

“Standing Eagle, eh?” said Riku. “Well, I doubt this'll be the last time we see him.”

“You might be right about that, Riku.” Sora replied. He saw Jim standing up and dusting himself off. “Are you OK, Jim?”

“Yeah. I'm fine.” he uttered. “Listen. Thanks for doing what you did for me back there.”

“Jim!” cried Sarah Hawkins, embracing him.

“Mom.”-

“Don't ever scare me like that again!”-

“Do ya think those pirates might come back?” asked Goofy.

“Without a doubt.” replied Mickey.

“It's a good thing we came here when we did.” said Sora. “They were looking for this guy named Billy Bones. Who's Billy Bones anyhow?”

“I be Billy Bones.” uttered a voice from the staircase. The party looked up to see an old salamander descending the staircase. He took heavy breaths descending down the staircase.

“You're Billy Bones?”-

“I thought you said there was no Billy Bones.” said Mickey.

“I lied.” said Sarah. “If I had told them the truth, they still would've ransacked the inn looking for valuables.”

“Are you OK, Mr. Bones?” asked Jim, running to assist the old pirate.

“They be after me chest.” said Billy. “Lad. Bring me chest here.”

Jim nodded and ran to the kitchen. Hidden behind the cupboard, he pulled out Billy's sea chest. Bringing it before the old salamander, Jim backed away as he Billy inserted the code to open the chest. From his chest, lay a golden sphere of some sort. Strange markings and inscriptions were embroidered onto its surface.

“What is that?” asked Jim.

“What that scurvy cyborg was after.” Billy replied. “He'll never get me map. He'll never get his hands on that great....” Suddenly, old Billy Bones collapsed to the ground.

“Oh no!” said Sora. They ran up to assist the old pirate.

“Silver won't stop. He'll keep coming for it. And he'll kill anyone who stands in his way.”-

“What is this map for?” asked Sora.

“Flint's Trove....”-

“Treasure Planet?” said Jim. “You mean Treasure Planet?”

“The loot of a thousand worlds?” added Delbert. “Can you believe it. The loot of a thousand worlds. Anyone who finds it would have their names inscribed into the history books throughout the galaxy.”

“No wonder those pirates were desperate to find it.” said Riku.

“Hey, Riku.” Sora uttered. “Isn't that the reason why Lu Bu and Osiris are here? They've come looking for that trove?”

“You're right, Sora. The reason for them being here is to find Flint's treasure and take it to increase the financial capita of the Dark Empire.”

“So it's not only pirates looking for Flint's Trove .” said Delbert. “These two individuals you speak of are after the gold as well?”

 

“The gold...” said Billy Bones. “You must not let them have the gold. Take me map Jim, me lad. Ye always have been a help to old Billy Bones. Don't let Silver and his band of cutthroats get their hands of Flint's gold.” Handing the map to Jim, he took one final breath and fell dead on the floor. Delbert ran to check for a pulse, but it was too late already.

“He's dead alright.” he uttered.

“Well, now what do we do?” asked Goofy.

“We'll look for Treasure Planet.” said Jim. “I plan to get my hands on that gold.”

“That is out of the question!” his mother protested. “That's the most ridiculous idea I've ever heard of!”-

“But Mom! All those stories!”-

“That's all they were! Stories!”-

“But with the treasure, we'll be able to build the Benbow Inn to a greater grandeur than it is now! We'd be able to live like royalty!”-

“Delbert! Will you talk to him and tell him how ludicrous this plan is?!”-

“Yes! It's utterly ridiculous for you to go alone!” said Delbert.

“You see.”-

“That's why I'll be going with you, Jim!”-

“Delbert!” shouted Sarah. “You're not helping!”

“All my life I've been waiting for this moment and here it is screaming! Go Delbert! Go Delbert! Go Delbert!”-

“Enough! You're both grounded!”-

“Mom, please.” Jim uttered. “I know that I've screwed up in the past and that I've...I've let you down. But this is my chance to make it up to you. To make a better life for the both of us.”

“Jim I...”-

“He won't be going alone.” said Delbert. “Besides, you said yourself that you've tried everything. A few character building months in space will be good for him anyway.”

“Are you saying this because it's the right thing to do?” asked Sarah. “Or is it because you really want to go?”

“I really, really, really want to go. And it's the right thing to do.”-

She could only sigh and walked up to her son. Holding his hands, she looked into his eyes with a great sadness.

“Alright. Just don't get hurt.”-

“Well, it's settled then.” said Delbert. “First of all, it's best that we all return to my estate. I want Sarah to stay there for the time being until this thing blows over. I'll gather the necessary items for the journey, hire a captain and a crew and then we'll be off on our journey.”

“You don't have to go through all that trouble.” said Sora. “We can take you to Treasure Planet on our gummi ship.”

“Oh no we're not!” Donald protested.

“Why not?!”-

“You want to know why?! One, we only have so much fuel and rocket power left to complete our journey! Two, the gummi ship has only so much space! So we all can't fit in it along with all the supplies needed! And three, we'd be providing unnecessary transportation. Our real objective will be denied.”

“That's alright, Donald.” said Mickey. “We can afford to give them a hand.”

“Do not worry.” said Delbert. “Whatever costs you your objective, I will pay in full! I will pay for the fuel necessary to get us to our destination and back.”

 

“That still hasn't eliminated the fact that we still don't have enough room for everyone else!”-

“But we can always use our other gummi ships.” said Mickey. “Don't forget, we have the Leviathan stored for backup as well.”

“Alright. If you say so, your Majesty.”-

“Well then,” said Delbert. “Gentlemen. Tomorrow, it's off to the space port.”

 

 

However, misfortune awaited the troop, which watched them from a sheltered area in the driving rain. A man in heavy armor and a grand head dress placed upon his head and reached the ground ending with two large feelers. Lord Lu Bu it was, observing the KH team's movements.

“So, you are positive they have the map leading to this Treasure Planet?” he said.

“That is correct.” a hooded man, standing next to him said. “That boy, Jim Hawkins has a map.”

“Without a doubt, those pirates will be after the treasure too.”-

“They will easily be subdued, my lord.”-

“You don't need to tell me that.” Lu Bu observed the party, now leaving the Benbow Inn and heading for the Delbert estate. “We have to somehow capture that boy and force him to lead us to the treasure. Once he does that, and we achieve our objective, then the Empire will gain strong financial support.”

“But what about Sora and the KH team?”

“There is nothing to fear! They wouldn't stand a chance against the mighty Lu Bu.”-

“Tell me Lu Bu. What is it that you're fighting for? Do you truly fight for the sake of the Empire?”-

“I fight for myself and only for myself. I could care less about the Empire. Power and justice can only obtained through victory in battle.”-

“Your rebellious and belligerent nature will get you into trouble, Lu Bu. You've gained a reputation of being a traitor. What is it that you're trying to gain?”

“Absolute strength.”-

“In that case, you have a lot more to learn about what it means to fight.”-

“Being a true warrior, I've already found my reason to fight. I need no further explanations.”-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Identities Revealed

 

According to Dr. Delbert Doppler, the voyage to Flint's Trove would have taken months to reach. However, with the use of the gummi ship and its warp speed, they were able to reach their destiny on the same day they began their journey. Using the Leviathan gummi ship for transportation, the team was able to carry all the necessary supplies needed within the bid hanger on the lower level of the ship.

As soon as the gummi ship landed safely on the ground, the hatch doors opened and the treasure seekers stepped out.

“So this is the place right?” asked Donald.

“That's what the map said.” Jim replied.

“I've never seen a map like that before though.” said Sora. “All those holograms popping up around us. Talk about 3-D.”

“Well, if we open the map we should be able to find the direct location of the treasure.”-

“Do you think this is where Lu Bu and Osiris might be waiting for us?” asked Mickey.

“Without a doubt.” Riku uttered.

“What was their objective again?” asked Sora.

“Their objective is to also find the treasure and bring it back to the Empire. If the Empire gets their hands on that vast treasure source, think of the prosperity.”-

“That means they'll be able to increase their profits and cause a decline in the economies of other worlds, causing other dimensional realms to flock to their banner, in hopes of gaining profit from the Imperials.”-

“That is if those mangy pirates don't get to the treasure before us.”-

“I don't think so!” Jim interrupted, with a chuckle. “We left them on Montressor. There's no way that they'd be able to catch up with us.”

“That's what you think!!” shouted a voice. The group looked behind them to find pirates emerging out of the cargo hold. Before the pirate horde was none other than Long John Silver. “Well, Jimbo! As you can see, me crew and I have caught up with ye after all.”-

“But how?” asked Delbert. “How did you brigands manage to catch up with us?”

“Had ye not noticed? We just stowed away in your cargo hold.”-

“Now to take care of our unfinished business.” said Mr. Scroop, lurching forward with his claws drawn before him.

“You again?!” Sora uttered.

“Now, now! Stand down, Mr. Scroop!” said Silver. “You're forgettin' that we have business of our own to take care of! We have a treasure to find!” Silver walked up to Jim Hawkins, who still held the map in his outstretched hand. “Now then, Boy. Give me the map.”

“Never.” Jim replied.

“I said give it here!!”-

“No!”-

Silver's cyborg eye grew bright red and transformed his robotic hand into a pistol.

“I'm getting rather tired of your stubborn attitude!” Silver uttered, cocking the lock of his pistol back. “If you don't do as I say, I'll make sure that none of you survive long enough to even take a glance at the treasure!”

“Then why don't you just finish us off and get it over with?!”-

 

“Because I like you, boy. I like your strong will.” Silver pointed the gun at Jim, his cyborg eye mellowing down to a yellowish color. “However, if that is what it'll take to be gettin' the treasure, then I will gladly accept your offer.” The pirates aimed their laser guns at the KH group.

“Don't make any sudden moves.” Riku uttered. “We're outnumbered and the pirates themselves are out of reach.”

“But what'll we do?” asked Sora.

“It's up to them to make the first move.”-

There was a calm between the two sides, both were leery of one another. Would it be that the pirates would do away with all the members of the expedition, or would they be merciful? It was then that Jim took out the map from his pocket and presented it before Silver.

“Aw, good lad.” said Silver. “Ye be knowing what the best course was after all.” Silver reached for the unusual little sphere resting in Jim's hand. But before he could take hold, a sudden flash of light came before the group, crashing into the ground. There was a large explosion which bellowed forth, causing both the KH party and the pirates to be blown away.

“What in blazes?!!” said Silver, staggering to his feet. They arose before a great cloud of dust and smoke. The steady breeze diminished the cloud revealing what, or rather who it was that made impact. Sora peered into the cloud as best he could, noticing that a silhouette was taking form in the smoke. Whoever it was turned out to be six feet tall. The figure seemed to be wearing bulky body armor.

“What the heck is that?” asked Jim.

“I don't know.” replied Delbert.

“Whatever made that impact is about to appear from the smoke.”-

However, Sora soon realized that there were a pair of long feelers atop the head of this shadowy figure. Immediately, he broke out into a cold sweat and began to back off.

“Oh no. Not him.” he said frightfully.

“What are you talking about?” asked Riku.

“Yeah! Who's him?” added Jim.

But as the smoke and dust finally cleared, the KH group realized who it was that stood in their midst. The single, solitary individual who made an appearance at Traverse Town.

“It's Lu Bu!” said Sora.

“It can't be!” added Mickey. “How can this be?!”-

“Lu Bu!” said Riku.

“Well, well, it seems that my reputation has reached your ears perfectly.” chuckled Lu Bu. “I never would have thought you worthless fodder would be able to make it this far.” The mighty Chinese warrior began to lurch forward. “You know, I have to give you credit for enduring for so long against three members of the Cavendish Shinobis. I would have thought your road would have ended when you confronted Isis. But apparently, you're all still kicking. But not for long.”-

“You're here for the map aren't you!” said Sora. “You've come to find the treasure and increase the profits for the Empire!”

“That's right! So if you don't mind, I'll be taking that map!”-

“No you won't by thunder!” shouted Silver. “That map and Flint's treasure belongs to us!” The pirates turned their sights on Lu Bu, but the warrior only smirked at them and laughed.

“And how do you intend to stop me?” said Lu Bu. “Perhaps you don't realize why I am as feared as most rumors say.” Lu Bu took his great pike, the Maelstrom, and held it as his side. “Get out mf my way you maggots!!” Lu Bu suddenly lunged forward with great force.

 

“Shoot him!!” shouted Silver. The pirates began to fire at Lu Bu with all they had, but the lasers only bounced off the armor like rubber. Lu Bu landed amongst the pirates and began to slash with his pike. With one swing, he launched several of the pirates a hundred yards, killing them instantly. He attacked again killing more of the pirates, blowing them away with one slash from his grandiose weapon.

“This is it for you!” shouted Mr. Scroop. He cut loose with this cutlass, but even this blood thirsty pirates was no match for a battle hardened warrior like Lu Bu.

“You're brave! I'll give you that much!” said Lu Bu.

Lu Bu lunged his pike forward and impaled the spider pirate. Lifting the pike into the air, Lu Bu made a sudden side-to-side slash maneuver, and swung down with an over the head swipe, knocking Scroop several hundred yards away. The pirate was already dead when he was first impaled on the pike. All of Silver's pirate crew were eradicated, leaving only him and the KH team to deal with this titan of a warrior. Silver deployed his big gun, the beam cannon, and aimed it at Lu Bu.

“Die you monster!!” he cried. But before he could deploy a shot, a strange crescent object made of air descended down without warning. Making impact with Silver's weapon, the object cut through the beam cannon, rendering it useless.

“It's about time.” said Lu Bu. “I was gonna finish them all myself without letting you in on any of the fun.”

“I'm sorry I'm late.” a voice uttered. From the tops of trees a figure cloaked in black landed next to Lu Bu. “Besides, you know how I like to make an entrance.”

“You'll be regretting your actions!” shouted Silver. Taking his cutlass, he lunged forward.

“That's enough!” the figure threw his hand out before him and a strong gust of wind blew Silver off his path. “I've already proven how futile it is for you to fight me. Stand down now, Sir.”

“Too long.” said Lu Bu. “If you want to get rid of weeds for good, you have to pull `em out by the root!” Lu Bu suddenly lunged forward and swiped Silver with his pike, causing the pirate to fly several hundred yards away into a thicket of trees and shrubs.

“I'd say that was less cordial than he was used to.”-

“People are a lot easier to deal with when they're dead.” Lu Bu then turned to face the KH team. “Now, back to business before we were so rudely interrupted.”

“You monster.” Sora uttered.

“What would you care about them, Sora? They were only pirates.”-

“They may have been just pirates, but they were so ruthlessly sacrificed. People like you are the ones who are responsible for this chaos inflicted upon us. And that is why we can't allow you to have your way.”-

“Just give us that map, Sora.” said the cloaked figure. “Otherwise, I may have to regret ever helping you out at the Benbow Inn.”

“What do you mean helped me out?”-

“You mean you really don't know.” The cloaked figure took off his hood, revealing a familiar face before him.

“Standing Eagle?” Riku uttered.

“Standing Eagle?!” said Sora. “What are you doing siding with the Empire?!”

“That's what I forgot to mention.” Standing Eagle replied. “My birth name is Standing Eagle, but everyone far and wide knows me by my battle name. Osiris.”

“What?!” said Mickey. There was a look of shock that appeared on the faces of the KH team. “You're Osiris? The fourth member of the Cavendish Shinobis?”

 

“That's correct.” He approached the KH team one step at a time. Sora drew his sword.

“Stay back!” he shouted. “Stay back, or I'll...”

“You'll what?!” said Standing Eagle. “You don't know what I can do just by witnessing a few parlor tricks! Those attacks were peanuts compared to what I'm truly capable of! You don't want to end up meeting the same fate as those pirates! I'm giving you a chance by being merciful!”

“But I can't allow you to have the map! Giving you the map means that you've already won!”-

“It'll certainly leave you a lot of dying though.”-

“No! I won't! I won't let you have the map!” Sora turned to Jim. “Jim! Run! Get out of here now!”

“Right!” replied Jim and began to run.

“So, you've decided to remain defiant eh, Sora.” said Standing Eagle.

“You make this too easy for us!” chuckled Lu Bu. “Osiris! Do your thing!”

“I regret having to do this to you and your friends, Sora. But you leave me no choice.” Osiris suddenly began to accumulate a great gust of wind which formed into a twister. Deploying the twister, Osiris caused his newly formed beast to pursue the map. Blowing the KH team off its path, it began to close the gap towards Jim. Jim couldn't outrun the twister and was eventually dragged into the swirling vortex. The twister returned to its master and diminished before him, dropping Jim Hawkins on the ground. Osiris picked up the ball which fell from Jim's hand.

“Thank you very much.” he said.

“And now to finish you off.” said Lu Bu, raising his pike over the boy's head. But Osiris placed his hand in front of Lu Bu, telling him to stand down.

“There will be no need for that.”-

“But we have to get rid of them. We shouldn't take a chance. Leaving them alive.”-

“You said yourself that they are no longer a threat to us. What's the point of finishing them off? Besides, even if they did manage to confront us again, it would probably be too late.”-

“I guess your right. I shouldn't waste my time and energy on these worthless cowards.” Lu Bu lowered his weapon and the two lifted off into the distance, leaving Jim, Sora, and the rest of the KH group stranded out in the middle of nowhere.

 

Sora rose to his feet, staggering at first, but eventually managed to stand up without trouble. He gazed around, noticing his other friends standing up slowly as well. Riku sat up and shook his head, depriving his silver hair of any debris.

“Hey Riku?!” cried Sora. “Are you alright?!”

“I'm Fine!” replied Riku. “What about you?!”

“Just dandy! What about you, Mickey?!”-

“I've had better days!” Mickey replied.

“Donald?! Goofy?!”-

“Ha! Takes more than a slight breeze to take out this water fowl!” chuckled Donald. He looked at Goofy, noticing that he was looking up into the sky. “Goofy? What on Earth are you doing?”

“I'm waitin' for my stomach.” Goofy replied

“So, we're all OK then?!” asked Sora.

 

“More, or less!!” shouted a voice. The party looked up to see Delbert hanging on the branch of a tree from the seat of his pants. “If you don't mind, could anyone give me a hand please?!” But the branch suddenly broke and Delbert went crashing onto the ground. Sora ran over to him and helped him up. Birdies were flying about, around Delbert's head.

“Are you alright, Dr. Doppler?” asked Sora.

“I'm fine. I'm OK.” Delbert stumbled about, still dizzy from the fall.

“What'll we do now?” asked Goofy.

“There's not much we can do!” shouted Jim Hawkins, still sitting on the ground. “They have the map!”

“Ah, it's alright, Jim.” said Delbert. “I'm sure we'll be able to...”

“Don't you get it?!” Jim rose to his feet in anger. “I screwed up! I thought I could take care of such an easy task without messing up like this! Now, we have no map, we have no clue where Lu Bu and Osiris have gone, and it's all my fault!”

“It's not all your fault.” said Mickey.

“Yeah!” added Goofy. “At least you did your best.”

“Well, I guess my best wasn't good enough.”-

“That's where you're wrong, Jim!” said Sora. “There's no way that any of us could have determined the true strength of those two! If there's anyone here to blame, it's me!”

“You, Sora?” asked Riku.

“You heard me! I was the one to tell Jim to run to safety and let us handle the fighting! I thought we could hold them off by ourselves, but we were wrong! And as a consequence, we failed to protect Jim! And because of that, he was deprived of the map!” There was a silence within the group. Each pointing out the mistakes that they made during this minor skirmish and how it effected the outcome.

“Perhaps we are all to blame!” a voice shouted. The team looked to see a hobbling figure walking towards them. It was Long John Silver.

“Silver.” uttered Jim, angrily.

“You're still alive?!” said Riku.

“Do you have a problem with that?!” Silver asked.

“As a matter of fact, we do! After everything you did?! You disgust me!”-

“It's not as if I did any harm to ye before!”-

“You threatened to kill us!” shouted Sora, angrily.

“Now that's enough, gentlemen!” Delbert stated. “We won't accomplish anything if we stay here arguing!”-

“But we can't go after those two with this pirate in our midst!” said Jim.

“I understand that! But if we stand here any longer, the distance between us and them grows ever greater! And their distance between the treasure and themselves grows smaller!”-

“May I be making a little suggestion then.” said Silver, with hoarse Irish accent. “Why not form a temporary alliance and work together. That way we don't have to be suspicious of one another. As far as I can tell, we be all in the same boat.”

“And tell me why we should listen to you?!” said Jim.

“Listen. If we finds the treasure, then we can split the loot evenly amongst us. We'd all be rich beyond our imagination. From what the legends say, a hand full of solar crystals can make a man wealthy beyond his wildest dreams.” He approached Jim and glared him in the eye. “There be enough gold and jewels there to make us all richer than kings. Well, what do you say, Jimbo?”

“What's in it for you?”-

 

“Just a good portion of the treasure to keep me in luxury for the rest of me natural life.”-

“He has a good point, Jim.” said Delbert. “As far as I can see, we've all been put in a similar situation and we face a common enemy. So instead of trying to get the treasure separately, we form a single party and go after the treasure together.”

“Are you willing to take that chance though?” asked Riku.

“He's right.” Sora replied. “We can't find the treasure and worry about Silver attacking us as well.”

“I have to agree with Sora and Dr. Doppler.” added Mickey. “Silver may be a pirate, but he's really good when it comes to fighting.”

“Ah baloney!” Donald protested. “I don't trust him!”

“But he seems like a pretty good guy once you get to know him a little.” chuckled Goofy.

“We better decide now.” said Delbert. “It's your call, Jim.”

Jim stood for a while in silence before the pirate. He then stretched out his hand and presented it before Silver.

“This alliance is only temporary.” he uttered. “But once we get the treasure, it's every man for himself.”

“Excellent then.” said Silver, reaching forth with his cyborg arm, giving Jim a hardy handshake. “We're a team until we get the treasure.”

“Very well.”-

 

 

Meanwhile, Lu Bu and Osiris had made it to a clearing and were attempting to activate the map.

“Now that we have the map, all we have to do is track down the treasure.” said Lu Bu. “Open up that thing and let's see what it says about the treasure's location.”

However, Osiris tried to open it, but the sphere refused to open and remained dormant in his hands.

“This thing.” said Osiris. “It...it won't open.”

“What do you mean it won't open?!” Lu Bu said, angrily.

“Just what I said. It won't open.”-

“Give me that!” Lu Bu snatched the ball from Osiris and twisted it as hard as he could, but the map refused to open. “Why doesn't this thing open?!”

“Wait Lu Bu!” Osiris pointed out the markings inscribed onto the surface of the metal ball. “Look at those markings.”

“What about them?!”-

“They must be some sort of access code and can only be opened if the figures are put in the right order.”-

“And how are we supposed to figure that out?!”-

“That boy, Jim Hawkins. He knows how to open it.”-

“Just great!” Lu Bu threw the ball onto the ground. “Because of that boy! He must have somehow figured out the access code!” He reached for his pike and twirled it around his head. “Then, I believe it's time we pay these guys another visit!”

 

 

 

 

Leading to Conflict

 

The newly formed alliance, though still skeptical of each other's trust, had managed to trek a good few miles without any incident. While Sora and Riku scouted around with Delbert, Silver, and Jim, Goofy, Mickey, and Donald coordinated the giant gummi ship, Leviathan just above their heads.

“Any sign of those two?” Riku said, transmitting his message to Mickey in the cockpit of the Leviathan.

“Nothing yet.” Mickey replied.

“Without any real tracking system, we won't be able to pinpoint their exact location.” said Donald. “We can only go by heat sensors. And as you can see, this planet has its own well established eco system. There's definitely a lot of life down there with warm blood.”

“Without any real location, it would be a while before we find Lu Bu and Osiris.” said Sora.

It was then that there was a sudden ruffle in the bushes which caught the eyes of the team.

“Did you see that?!” asked Delbert.

“What was that?” added Jim.

“Whatever it was, it was certainly big.” Silver replied. He drew his cutlass and neared the bush. “Be on your guard.”

Sora and Riku drew their blades, making ready to take down whatever it was that was beating around the bush.

“What's going on down there?” asked Mickey. “Why'd you stop?”

“There's something down here.” Riku replied. “Whatever it is, it has a large body. Can you get a heat signature.”

“We're analyzing now.” But the reader could not pick up a large body of heat in the bushed. “The readings say nothing.”

“Then what is it that could possibly be down here?”-

“If it accumulates no heat, it must be cold-blooded.” Delbert explained.

“I'll take a look.” said Jim. “Riku, Sora, back me up.”

“Right.” Sora replied. The three neared the underbrush where the large body was moving about. But suddenly something pounced out of the bushes, landing upon Jim. It was a rickety old robot, slightly rusted, and a few fray wires and loose bolts popping out of his metal frame.

“Oh boy!” he cried. “Living organisms of an intellectual level coming to save me at last.”

“Who are you?” asked Jim.

“My name is...is...” the robot strained to remember. “B.E.N! Yes, my name is B.E.N! Biological Enhancement Navigator, or something like that!”

“What are you doing here?” asked Sora.

“You might say that I was stranded here a long time ago and...”-

“We don't have time to converse with a screw loose robot!” Jim stated. “We still have those pirates, Osiris and Lu Bu, to find!”

“Pirates?!” B.E.N. interrupted. “Did you say pirates?! Don't get me started on pirates! Why I remember Captain Flint! This guy had such a short temper and I...”

“Wait a minute! Wait a minute! Did you say you knew Captain Flint?!”-

“I'd have to say that he was emotionally distressed to say the least! Well anyway, he...”

 

“No! No! I mean about his treasure! Flint's Trove! The loot of a thousand worlds?! Any of this ringing a bell?”-

“Wait a minute.” said B.E.N, pondering on the question delivered. “I remember! Treasure! Lots and lots of Treasure! Mountains of treasure! And a big door opening and closing, opening and closing! And then Flint told me we couldn't have any witnesses! So I helped him...!” B.E.N's system began to fail again and the robot went haywire. “Reboot! Reboot! Reboot! Re.....!”

“That's enough!” shouted Jim, slapping the robot in the face.

“And you are...” said B.E.N. as if his mind had gone blank.

“What about the treasure?!”-

“I wanna say Larry!”-

“No! The treasure! What about the treasure?!”-

“I'm sorry. My memory is a little bit fuzzy lately. You, by any chance, wouldn't have happened to stumble on my piece did you?”-

“Piece?”-

“My missing piece.” B.E.N. turned his head around to reveal a small gap of frayed wires, as if something was attached to the back of his head before. “My main memory bank.”

“If it's not too much trouble...” Sora uttered. “Don't you think we've hung around here long enough?”

“You in a hurry, Sora?” asked Jim.

“As a matter of fact, we are.” replied Riku. “As far as we know, Lu Bu and Osiris have already gotten their hands on the treasure.”

“What's going on down there?” asked Donald. “Why have you stopped?”

“Just a little situation at hand.”-

“Listen, you bucket of bolts!” shouted Silver. “If you know about Flint's Trove then where is it?!”

“Calm down, Silver!” said Jim. “He has no memory of where it is! He can only remember...!”

“I think I see my entire life flash before my eyes!” B.E.N. blathered out. “Was I ever dancing with an android named Lupe?!”

“Shut your trap!”-

“Now gentlemen, this is no time to quarrel!” Delbert insisted.

Their mindless bickering continued, not aware that something was coming. Only Sora and Riku realized what was happening.

“Do you hear that?” asked Riku.

“Yeah.” replied Sora. “Something is coming this way.”

“Quiet you guys!” Silver, Jim, and Delbert stopped their chatter. Riku drew his sword and held it to his side. “Something is coming this way.”-

“How can you tell?” asked Jim.

“Can't you hear that?”-

They opened their ears to what Riku had pointed out and could hear what sounded like a rumble of jets in the distance.

“Fellers!!” shouted Goofy, from the cockpit. “Something's smashing through the trees, moving towards ya!”

“We've detected a large heat source coming this way!” added Donald. “Two large heat sources to be precise!”

“Thank you for pointing that out!” said Sora. “We can see them from our level!”

 

“They've come back for more then.” said Riku.

“Who is it?” asked Delbert.

“Lu Bu and Osiris!”-

“Oh no!” said Jim. “Those two again?!”

“They'll pay for what they've done to me crew!” shouted Silver.

“Here they come!” Sora hollered.

The two warriors swooped down onto the ground, causing great clouds of dust to bellow into the air. They landed softly on their feet, side by side.

“Well, what do you guys want now?” said Riku.

“We've come for that boy!” Lu Bu replied. “The one who carried the map before!”

“What do you need him for?”-

“We came to a dilemma.” said Osiris. “The map is armed with an access code which can only be opened if the figures are placed in the right order. And since Jim Hawkins is the only one who can open it, we've returned to implore him.”

“So you couldn't open it without my help then could you.” said Jim, smirking.

“I wouldn't laugh it I were you, boy!” said Lu Bu, angrily. Lu Bu gave the ball of Jim. “Open it!”

“Why that...” Sora uttered, reaching for his sword, but Riku held him back.

“Can you feel that?” he asked. “Lu Bu and Osiris haven't dropped their guard. They know that if we try anything, they'll unleash their full strength.” Sora quickly backed down.

“What are you waiting for, boy?!!” shouted Lu Bu. “Open it!”

“Do as we say, Jim.” Osiris pleaded. “Otherwise, I have no other choice, but to step in. You don't want to see Lu Bu angry.” The wind began to accelerate around them. Jim glared at the two as he unlocked the maps code. Within seconds, the area was covered by a holographic image of the entire galaxy. But immediately, the galactic format regressed to a simple line, which led to the precise location of the treasure.

“Excellent.” said Lu Bu. “Alright boy! You've served your purpose! Now, let me have that map!”

But Jim retracted the map back into its secure little sphere.

“You want the map, you take me with you.” Jim uttered.

“Very well!” Lu Bu using the back of his Maelstrom pike, slugged Jim in the gut. The boy, having the wind knocked out of him, was rendered unconscious and fell to the ground. Lu Bu picked him up. “We have what we want!”

“You bastard!” cried Sora, lunging forth with his sword unsheathed. But Osiris only used his gust of wind to blow the attackers away.

“You won't be going anywhere!” chuckled Lu Bu. “Osiris, now that we have what we want, I leave you to take care of these fools!”

“Understood.” Osiris replied. Taking Jim in one arm, Lu Bu departed from the area, leaving the KH team to deal with Osiris.