Chapter: 77 Parley


After leaving the cave, the group, along with Jack, sailed away from the island they were stranded on and went off to search for their friends. Over a while, the sun was beginning to set and they entered into a very thick fog. Everyone became cautious.

Wendy: Where did this fog come from?

Carla: This probably happens at sea.

Happy: Or maybe a ghost ship will pop up and attack!

Lucy: Don't even joke about that!

As they were looking, Donald gasped. 

Donald: A ship!

Happy: Whoa, I was right!

Lucy: Why do you have to say crazy things?!

Wendy: No, wait. I don't think it's a ghost ship.

Everyone looked at the sails and saw the Heartless symbol on them. And the ship was massive.

Sora: That ship...

Modeus: It's the Heartless.

Natsu: How could they afford a ship this big?

Goofy got a closer look on the ship and saw someone there. 

Goofy: Look. This time there's somebody aboard.

Laxus: He's wearing a black coat.

Sora: Isn't that...

Jack Sparrow: Not the merry company I'd hoped for.

The man on the boat removed his hood, revealing to be Luxord.

Luxord: Parley!

Drake: Organization XIII!

Jack Sparrow: Of course...

Lucy: Wait. What did he say?

Natsu: We don't have time to listen to jiberish, let's just take him out.

Jack Sparrow: Hold on, mate.

Kat: He said parley, what does that mean? 

Jack Sparrow: It's a bit of a pirate's code. Anyone, who invokes 'Parley' must not be harmed until negotiations are complete.

Drake: Are you serious?! This no time for rules, Jack!

Jack Sparrow: True, but as we are honorable pirates, we must always stick to the code. That means we have to let him on board, along with no fights.

Happy: But that's not fair!

Natsu: He's right there!

Jack Sparrow: It's not my say, it's just the Pirate Code.

Natsu: But-

Laxus: Let's listen to what he was saying. (Natsu growled)

Luxord entered the boat and everyone was standing on the main deck.

Sora: You back in the Organization?

Luxord: Yes. Surprising, isn't it, that they'd do me the honor? Never count your cards until they've all been dealt. 

Drake: (sarcastic) Well, good for you then.

Luxord: Ah, yes. It's very nice to meet you, Son of Sparda and Fairy Tail. But I thought there were more of you.

Wendy: We got separated.

Sora: Jack, don't give this creep the time of day.

Donald: Yeah!

Luxord: Come now, are you really so unsophisticated that you'd decline a gentlemanly conversation?

Sora: (ticked) What'd you say?!

Carla: Don't recall any of you Organization members being 'gentlemanly'.

Jack Sparrow: (holds a hand out to stop him) Sora. Stand down. It's the Code. Mustn't strike a pirate aboard ship...when said pirate offers to confabulate.

Luxord: Ah yes. And how could I love games and contests without honoring the rules? Because only by winning fairly does victory have any savor at all.

Laxus: He does have a point to that.

Sora: You're taking his side?!

Jack Sparrow: But...of course the Code is actually more guidelines than rules. Speak your piece.

Drake: Granted, though, you are so far the only Organization member who hasn't been a complete prick to us so far. So, what do you want?

Luxord: I am looking...for a box. A chest, perhaps. You know the one?

Jack Sparrow: Yes. (stammers) M-Maybe. No! I know of a box. But said box is not a box you want to trifle with mate. Trust me.

Luxord: Really? A wager, then.

Jack Sparrow: And of what nature would this wager be?

Natsu: Hey, can I kick this guy's ass?

Everyone: No!

Luxord: What say we have a little race to that charming port town which you hold so dear?

Jack Sparrow: Port Royal?

Luxord: Yes. Whoever reaches it first is the victor. And the stakes: you tell me all about that chest.

Jack Sparrow: Against what? 

Luxord: I will get you whatever it is you want.

Jack Sparrow: (thinks a bit) Done!

Everyone: What?!

Sora: Jack!

Drake: Really? 

Luxord: Then we have an accord. (teleported back on his ship) Now, let us begin!

Jack Sparrow: All hands! Prepare to make sail!

Sora: But Jack!

Jack Sparrow: drop canvas!

Sora: Hey...Jack!

Jack Sparrow: With a will, lads!

Drake: SHUT UP AND LISTEN!!!

Jack Sparrow: WHAT?!?!

Sora: You can't let him get his hands on that box. Do you really know whatever it is that he's looking for?

Jack Sparrow: Let's just say...there's a potential possibility he wants the chest containing Davy Jones' heart. But I haven't the foggiest notion why he'd covet the blighted thing.

Goofy: Is it a black box? 

Jack Sparrow: It is more black than blue... So, yes!

Sora: (whispers to the group) Hmm... Do you think it's the one?

Donald: Could be.

Carla: Wait, we don't know if it's the one Maleficent and Pete are looking for. There are a lot of black boxes people own.

Modeus: Carla's right. The way Maleficent and Luxord are describing it, they must be looking for a certain kind of black box. So, this one might not even be it.

Wendy: But what if it's the one?

Laxus: If they are after it, we need to get to it first.

Kat: He's right, we can't let either of them have it.

Goofy: And winnin' the race would keep it out of Organization XIII's hands.

Sora: Hey... You're right!

Jack Sparrow: What are you muttering on about?

Sora: (turns to him) Basically, we need to win this race.

Jack Sparrow: Precisely. No purchase, no pay. You might have the makings of a pirate after all.

Sora: (grins) Yeah.

Drake: Alright, buddy, take the wheel and let's win the race!

When Sora grabbed onto the wheel, Luxord ship was already ahead of them.

Sora: Oh, come on!"

Wendy: Sora, I got an idea. I can use my powers to enchant the entire ship making it go faster. And if we really want to go faster.. (turns to Natsu) Natsu, remember that special technique you used during the Twenty-Four Hours Endurance Road Race? Use that to push the ship and Happy will keep you in the air when you push it.

Sora: Great idea, Wendy!

Natsu: Guess we gotta do some pushin'. Ready, Happy?

Happy: Aye sir! (grabbed Natsu) We're ready!

Wendy: Ok. (a magic circle appeared beneath her) Everyone should hold onto something Vernier!

Natsu and the entire ship had a green glow on and Happy flew Natsu at the back of the ship. He then leaned his back against the ship.

Natsu: Here goes... Fire Dragon Iron Fist Booster!

Natsu blasted fire from his fist and the ship started to move at incredible speed. The ship moved like a speed boat and it kept bouncing on the water due to the ship creating large waves. Donald and Goofy held onto the railing.

Donald: HOW DO THEY DO THIS?!?!?!

Do to their speed, the group's ship gets flew past Luxord's ship.

Luxord:  (stunned) How did they became so fast?

The ship was moving so fast that they are just at the finish line. Luxord's ship was now far away. Once they were close, Wendy cancel her enchantment.

Wendy: (panting) We made it. (took a bow) Sorry if it was rough, everyone.

Everyone was now laying down.

Sora: It's okay...

Laxus: You got us close to the finish line.

Natsu came back on the ship with Happy.

Natsu: We did it! 

Jack Sparrow: Lookouts, report!

Goofy: Starboard side, all clear!

Donald: 'Port, too!

Lucy: All clear!

Sora: We got this one in the bag.

Suddenly, a large number of ship appeared behind them, along with Luxord's ship.

Luxord: The game isn't over until it's over. Fire!

The cannons on the ship fired at the group and landed in the ocean near their ship, causing everyone to lose balance.

Jack Sparrow: They're closing in! Come about! Make ready to return fire!

Sora: Aye, aye! 

Sora turned the wheel and made the ship face Luxord's ship. 

Sora: Natsu, you know what to do!

Natsu: Damn right I do!

Happy carried him to a nearby ship and started to attack it with his Fire Dragon Wing Attack technique.

Wendy: We'll go to!

Wendy and Charle went after them.

Lucy: Guess we'll help you from here.

Lucy wore her Sagittarius Form. She and Laxus fired their magic at the enemies coming at them along with Drake using Nevan and Kat firing her pistols. But their ship started to get damaged during the fight. 

The others were firing the cannons at the ships, sinking a few of them. Natsu and Wendy were flying around each ship and destroying each one they encounter. Eventually, only Luxord's ship remained. 

Sora move the ship towards the only remaining ship and connect it with the chain arrow on the ship. They all entered the ship where they saw Luxord standing there.

Luxord: Another game it is, then.

He then snapped his fingers and sea-like demons and Gambler Nobodies appeared on the ship. 

Luxord disappeared in a dark corridor. Sora then attacked a demon while Jack defeated another.

Sora: Me and Jack got this one!

Everyone nodded and got away from them.

Jack Sparrow: Ready, Sora?

Sora: Ready!

Sora used his magic to lift him and Jack in the air. They then started to spin in a circle while slashing at the demons and Nobodies. They then threw bombs in the air and started to hit them with their swords, causing an explosion. But when the smoke cleared, the demons and Nobodies were all gone and Sora and Jack are all right.

When it was done, Luxord reappeared again.

Luxord: (claps) Magnificent! I salute you all, ladies and gentlemen.

Sora: (suspicious) You're up to something.

Donald: Admit it!

Natsu: We won, now start talking!

Jack Sparrow: You were outdone before you even started, mate. But I admire your conciliatory way of conceding defeat.

Luxord: Yes... Now, I believe I owe you your prize. But I neglected to ask what it is that you want. Perhaps...you'll enlighten me?

Jack Sparrow: (chuckles) Aye, that's easy. I want the chest that's aboard the Dutchman.

Goofy: no, Jack, don't tell him!

Too late. They were met with silence and Jack was confused until they saw Luxord smirking.

Luxord: Really? 

Jack Sparrow: (turns to Sora) Not good? 

Drake: Nope. In fact, that's the same thing he's looking for.

Fairy Tail wizards: You idiot!

Sora: Oh, Jaaack...

Modeus: Doesn't matter now.

With that, they all get their weapons ready to attack.

Jack Sparrow: (draws sword) Well...I didn't tell him which Dutchman.

Kat: You coward! You've tricked him!

Luxord: Actually, I outwitted him.

Sora: You knew he'd tell you where it was!

Lucy: You made us go on a wild goose chase!

Luxord: (chuckles) I've always been far more interested in the long game. Now let's see where it takes us. That is, if you stay apace. (exits in a dark corridor) 

They all heard a buzzing noise and saw the flying Heartless from before coming straight at them. They all push them off of Luxord's ship and crash them onto their ship. Sora got up to get back on Luxord's ship, but it was already gone.

Happy: How did he get away that fast?!

Sora: After him!

Modeus: No Sora, we can't. 

Sora: Why not?

Jack Sparrow: He's right. The ship's listing near to scuppers from that cannon fire. She'll be needing repairs. Best make berth at Port Royal.

Sora: Whaaat?

Laxus: He has a point. It's dangerous to travel the ocean with a damage ship.

Carla: Plus it's getting dark out. We should find a place to sleep as well.

Sora: Alright...

Drake: Don't worry, buddy. The sooner we get this fixed, the sooner we go after the Dutchman. Speaking of which, do you have a clue where it might be, Jack?

Jack Sparrow: I do. But, I shall tell you after the repairs.

*with the Black Pearl* 

Meanwhile, the Pearl has entered Shipwreck Cove. As they sailed they area, there was a massive fortress in front of them. It looked like a fortress, but it also looked like a tall city with lights on. A bunch of boats were all at the harbor. Everyone was amazed.

Gray: This is Shipwreck Cove?

Juvia: Amazing...

Lady: This is some hideout.

Pintell: Look at them all.

Hector: There's not been a gathering like this in our lifetime.

Jack Sparrow: And I owe them all money.

Before arriving at the cove...

(flashback) 

The wizards went down to the brig to check on Tia Dalma. When they arrive, Tia looked up and giggled.

Tia: Why did you come here?

Erza: We know that you're Calypso. We feel bad that the Brethren Court imprison you.

Tia: I thank you for ye kindness. But that won't get rid of my hatred.

Juvia: Do you feel alright being here?

Tia:The Brethren Court intends to release me. If they are doing that, then I have no problem staying here. Once they release me, I will exact my revenge. But I will help you, seeing is that you do not want to control the seas. I have grown to like you. You are not like those pirates.

Gajeel: We will help you out. Once we free you, can you help us defeat Jones and Beckett?

Tia: Of course, Jones has corrupted his purpose. He must be stopped.

(flashback ended) 

Inside the meeting room, at Shipwreck Cove, Barbossa banged the iron ball hard on the table like a mallet.

Hector: As he who issued summons, I convene this, the Forth Brethren Court. To confirm your lordship and right to be heard, present now your pieces of eight, my fellow cap'ns.

The captains sitting at the table took something out of their pocket. When Ragetti came to one them with a bowl in his hands, the captain put a rock with string in. Another captain put a card in the bowl.

Pintel: Those aren't pieces of eight. They're just pieces of junk.

Gibbs: Aye. The original plan was to use nine pieces of eight to bind Calypso. But when the First Court met, the Brethren were to a one skint broke.

Pintel: So change the name.

Gibbs: What? To 'nine pieces of whatever we happened to have in our pockets at the time?' Oh, yes. That sounds very piratey.

When Ragetti came up to Hector who holds out his hand. 

Hector: Master Ragetti, if you will.

Ragetti: I kept it safe, just like you said when you gave it to me.

Hector: Aye, you have. But now I need it back.

Hector then his Ragtti's head and his eyeball pop out. Hector caught the eye and put it in the bowl.

Captain: Sparrow.

Everyone then looked at Jack, who was fiddling around with the jewel on his head.

Jack Sparrow: Might I point out that we are still short one pirate lord, and I'm as content as a cucumber to wait until Sao Feng joins us.

Captain: Sao Feng is dead.

Everyone faced the entrance, where they saw Elizabeth and Sao Feng's men standing there. They were all surprised.

Elizabeth: He fell to the Flying Dutchman.

Everyone was shocked and chatted/argue with each other about what happened. They then shouted at each other.

Mistress Ching: The plagued ship.

Elizabeth then stabbed a sword on the globe, where the rest of the captains swords are.

Jack Sparrow: He made you captain? They're giving the bloody title away now.

Captain Eduardo Villanueva: !Que lo manden al diablo! (I sent it to the devil (Hey, guys I don't know if this translation is correct. I just use Google Translate.))

Elizabeth: Listen. Listen to me. Our location has been betrayed.

Everyone stopped arguing and looked at Elizabeth. 

Elizabeth: Jones is under the command of Lord Beckett. They're on their way here.

Gray: Great. That's what we need.

Captain Gentleman Jocard: Who is this betrayer?

Hector: Not likely anyone among us.

Elizabeth: Where's Will?

Jack Sparrow: Not among us.

Hector: It matters not how they found us. The question is, what will we do now that they have?

Elizabeth: We fight.

The Court laughed, even Jack did.

Gajeel: C'mon, they're coming to kill you all!

Juvia: Don't you wanna fight back?

Mistress Ching: Shipwreck Cove is a fortress. A well-supplied fortress. There is no need to fight if they cannot get to us.

Everyone agreed with what Ching said.

Erza: Even if this fortress is well-supplied, they will still tried to destroy it.

Mistress Ching: Who are you people, and what's with that weird animal that can talk?

Gajeel: We're pirates. And this is my cat! You got a problem with that, lady?

Hector: There be a third course. In another age, at this very spot, the First Brethren Court captured the sea goddess and bound her in her bones.

Everyone nodded. 

Hector: That was a mistake.

They then looked confused. 

Hector: Oh, we tamed the seas for ourselves, aye. But opened the door to Beckett and his ink. Better were the days when mastery of seas came not from bargains struck with eldritch creatures, but from the sweat of a man's brow and the strength of his back alone. You all know this to be true.

Everyone began to murmured again. 

Hector: Gentlemen. Ladies. We must free Calypso.

There was silence. But then, there were shouts of anger and rejection.

Captain: Shoot him!

Jocard: Cut out his tongue!

Jack Sparrow: Shoot him, cut out his tongue, then shoot his tongue. And trim that beard.

Gray: You're not helping!

Tai Huang: Sao Feng would've agreed with Barbossa.

Jocard: Calypso was our enemy then, she will be our enemy now.

Captain Capitaine Chevalle: It's unlikely her mood's improved.

Captain Ammand: I would still agree with Sao Feng. (puts his gun on the table) We release Calypso.

Chevalle: You threaten me?

Ammand: I silence you.

Ammand was about to shoot Chevalle. Chevalle quickly punched him in the face just as he pulled the trigger. Everyone then started to fight with each other. 

People hitting each other in the face, kicking each other, tackling each other, and hitting each other with bottles. Jack and the others looked stunned. The mages just looked at the fight casually.

Elizabeth: This is madness.

Jack Sparrow: This is politics.

Elizabeth: Meanwhile, our enemies are bearing down upon us.

Hector: If they not be here already.

Panther Lily: I'm sure they'll stop this.

Suddenly, some bottles hit Gray and Ur while two men were thrown at Gajeel and Erza.

Gray: (got up) You guys are going down!

He then jumped into the fight, tackling another pirate while Ur kicked the other pirate with her foot.

Gajeel: You wanna piece of me?! (starts to beat up a pirate)

Erza then got up, looking furious. 

Erza: Very well then... 

She then tackled Chevalle and Ammand. 

Erza: Guess I'll have to teach you!

Trish and Lady joined and start beating the crap out of them.

Elizabeth: (stunned) Sora's friends are quite something...

Hector, Jack, and Gibbs nodded.

Chapter 67 ended.

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