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Nextgen Kids: The New Era

The 4th saga of the Nextgen Series and the first half of the Newborn Era. With an abundance of new operatives, the Kids Next Door is livelier than ever! With new threats on the horizon, the kids can only wonder just how chaotic this next year will be. In spite of the peace and bliss of this new era, the KND will soon learn that it isn't time to stop being afraid. Powerful child gods called the "Newborn" have begun to show up, threatening the universe. To make matters worse, the Four Pirate Emperors - the Big Mom Pirates, Kremling Krew, Boogey Pirates, and Sky God Pirates - threaten to wage war against the KND and against several planets. As their lives are consumed by war and endless struggling, the KND is bound to lose friends as they gain new ones. This story retains the cast of Nextgen Kids from prior stories, while also introducing many new kids from various crossovers. Major crossovers include My Hero Academia, Little Witch Academia, Glitch Techs, Splatoon, One Piece, Super Mario, and more. The story arcs are as follows: Field Day! Sector MG A Newbie's Quest The Horrorverse Sector $ Sector LN Index and the World Rings FOUR EMPERORS SAGA: The Tea Party Operation: REVERT Operation: MONARCH Warriors of Sky Pirate Wars

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The Brethren Court

Yo ho, yo ho, a pirate's life for me

We pillage, we plunder, we rifle and loot

Drink up, me hearties, yo ho

We kidnap and ravage and don't give a hoot

Drink up, me hearties, yo ho

Yo ho, yo ho, a pirate's life for me

The Kings and Queens ignite the sky

Look out, me hearties, yo ho

Only one can stand, the others will die

Look out, me hearties, yo ho

Yo ho, yo ho, a pirate's life for me

'Cross seas and stars, they fight for the crown

Join in, me hearties, yo ho

Who'll take the Throne, and who will drown

Join in, me hearties, yo ho

The Flying Dutchman summons thee

Come forth, me hearties, yo ho

The heartless blackguard preys on ye

Come forth, me hearties, yo ho

Yo ho, yo ho, a pirate's life for me

The people of Hyrule were very unfortunate. Their realm had faced bloodshed and destruction every era when Ganon rose from the grave. But no prophecy foretold of Ganon's return, and he had not, yet their sky was black and toxic, and their land being swallowed by red death.

The castle was under fire. War had erupted in the kingdom's capital, facing siege from three enemy kingdoms. Cannonfire, swords ringing, and screaming filled the air. Smaug ignited the sky as he tried to burn his prey, but Rattlesnake Jake evaded swiftly and launched bombs at the dragon. Kokichi Oma was throwing Darkballs at Hisoka Morow, the gum man dodging swiftly and stretching his arms to cut the liar with bladed cards, but he pulled his arms back before Adam Taurus could cut them. Princess Sivam exchanged powerful spells with Majin Buu; the genie's magic turned part of the land into candy, but the fairy's misfortune caused it to melt and smell rotten.

Meta Knight's Aixalag met the blade of Rā's al Ghūl, ringing the air with each strike and their speed too great for human eyes. Masaru Daimon was hurriedly throwing flames at Azula, landing some hits thanks to his Poof-Poof power. Her aggravation got the best of her as she channeled lightning and fired, but Jataro Kemuri erected a stone wall to protect his friend. Aranea Serket used a psychic barrier to protect from Cortez's floating blades. Both their armies, zombie trolls and Embers alike, were engaged in the struggle of their afterlives.

The Four Emperors met on the remains of Hyrule Castle Town, the center of this battle. Mandy had gone into her Nightmare Queen Fury Form, ensnaring Queen Sherry in her dark chi in attempt to drive her to madness. When Mandy did this the first time, Sherry suffered from one of her cravings, but this time, Sherry possessed a special defense: the pure essence of Akko's soul gave strength and courage to the queen, and she ripped free of Mandy's trap. The Titan looked up as a tornado drilled down from the sky, summoned by Skaios, but Sherry began enveloping all the wind in a psychic bubble, afterwards opening it over King K. Rool to blow him away.

K. Rool blocked the mighty wind with his Haki fists, but Mandy was about to drill down on him. The king snatched her out of the air and forced her to take the blast of the wind. Kroctus escaped, only for Skaios to headbutt him with enough speed to push the croc, but Kroctus grabbed and began gnashing on the god's head. Mandy stabbed her sword through Skaios and up K. Rool's throat, but the croc dodged just in time and threw Skaios into Mandy. Sherry summoned Zeus to strike lightning at Kroctus, but the lightning was redirected by Baron Klammy Rool's Shock Rod.

After Skaios self-healed, the Four Emperors leapt to opposite sides of the field, glaring at one-another. Sherry channeled psychic to her sword, Kroctus's fists shone with Gold Haki, Skaios spun with rising momentum, and Mandy sharpened her Fear Chi, ready to cut them down. The four pirates lunged at the center, ready to crush them all in an explosion of power—until a scrappy young girl jumped in the center and cried, "PARLEY!!"

The Four Emperors stopped as though time had frozen. They were utterly baffled that anyone would dare risk suffering the combined mass of their power. But her raccoon ears, tail, and shabby clothes made her easily recognizable. "Oi, did everyone hear me?! In the name of Emperor Nebula, I call the right of 'parley'!"

"Wait a sec… it's you!" Mandy said, fully remembering taking a Light Punch to the face from this girl. "Sheila Frantic…"

The four armies were wondering why their kings had stopped fighting, so they stopped as well to observe. Indeed, there was Sheila the Sunny Fist, a KND operative, yet famous in the pirate world. "Oi, hey Aunt Mandy!" Sheila greeted spritely. "Sorry about sockin' ya before. Wha've you been up to?"

"Sheila… Frantic…" Picking up a rasping moan, Sheila slowly faced up at Queen Sherry: her eyes were bulging red and her teeth rubbed in anger. "How dare you show up…How DARE you show your face in FRONT OF ME. You're the one who killed my CHARLOTTE!"

"Ohhhhhhh, so YOU'RE the new Big Mum!" She pointed innocently. "Blimey, you're way bigger! Any of you ever hear of Shrink Sweets? They can really help ya lose some pounds."

"SHEILAAAAAAAA-" Sherry wasted no more time in bringing down Soul Quartz—

"SHERRY!" but she froze again. A girl shouted at her from behind—a familiar voice. Sherry slowly turned… A little witch with brown hair and red eyes stared at the Titan with the greatest fury. Sherry knew her skinny physique all too well.

"Akko?" She had completely forgotten Sheila and turned fully around. "Akko…" A grin grew on her pudgy face and she cried. "I'm so happy you're here… Akko…"

"Impossible!" Minister Goomnut hissed. "Her Majesty sucked 100 years of life out of that girl, there's no WAY she should be standing!"

"My sweet Akko!" Sherry stomped toward the tiny witch. "How delightful! That stupid fat croc stole my cake." She pointed at Kroctus. "My precious, treasured Linlin Family cake. I was going to share it with you. I wanted you to taste my brother's sacred recipe. He tried to ruin your magic show, Akko. He ruined my birthday. Our special moment! He deserves to pay, Akko. He must pay! PAY for hurting our friendship!!"

"Shut the hell UP, you fat cow!" Akko whipped out her Shiny Arc as fast as light, aiming an arrow of light at Sherry. "Give me BACK my life force!"

"Akko!" Her diamond heart was struck by her cold words. "What's wrong… Akko?"

"WHAT'S WRONG?! YOU TRIED TO KILL ME! The only reason I'm standing now is because my friend gave me half her life! I plan to give it back, but not before YOU return what you TOOK from me!"

"Akko, please… Friends shouldn't threaten each other like this. I only wanted you to be a part of me."

"BULLSHIT! We aren't friends anymore, not after THAT crazy stunt, now give back my SOUL!"

"B-But Akko… your soul is so precious to me. We were going to be friends forever… Akko…" The queen drooped to her knees as twin falls streamed from her eyes. "How can I live without your soul… How can I live without your friendship? HUUUUUFF, WHY, Akko?! Why do you wanna leave me, TOO?!" She slapped her hands over her eyes. "Why did you leave, Carl?! Where do you all keep GOING?! WAAAAAMAMA MA MAAAAA!"

"That damn brat is embarrassing our queen!" Goomnut shouted. "LUCKY, shoot her!"

"Yow, bone with a gun cock." Lucky grabbed a gun from his pelvis pocket and shot directly at Akko's head—

King K. Rool SNATCHED the bullet in his mighty scaled hand, Akko choking in shock. "Just a minute there, Goomy! If this girl is Sheila's crewmate, then she cannot be harmed under the right of parley."

"Uh… thank you." Akko said.

"Now please, continue making Sherry cry." Kroctus told her with a grin.

"THAT'S why you saved me?!"

"If you're calling parley, then where is your captain?" Mandy asked.

"I'm right up here."

The Four Empires faced the sky: Emperor Nebula's monochrome hair flapped in the breeze as her hands brimmed with pink Space Chi. Miles above her, a fleet of KND pirate ships were ready to rain cannons down on them. "I won't allow any more destruction to befall this country. As Pirate Emperor of the Nextgen Pirates, I hereby call a parley with all of you. Now, as it seems we all have particular quarrels with one-another, perhaps we can go someplace to discuss things in a more… civilized manner."

"Mweh heh heh. I agree." Kroctus smirked. "I know the perfect place. Well, ladies?" He glanced at Mandy, who scowled at him suspiciously, and at Sherry, who tried to restrain her tears. Oh, then he remembered Skaios was there and faced him, too. (He was sooo teeny!)

"Arrr, let's do it!" Skaios cheered.

Planet Aquaria; Shipwreck Island (Play "Fortune Island" from Mario: Color Splash.)

Lost within a sea of dense fog lie Shipwreck Island. There stood Shipwreck Cove, a holy sanctuary for all pirates across the universe. Some made home in the Town of Shipwreck and bought from Shipwreck Shop, which wove Shipwreck Shoes and served Shipwreck Sundaes. And true to its name, every building was built from the remains of any and all remains of ruined vessels.

Hundreds of ships sailed to the sanctuary from five directions. The Kremlings' flagship, the Gangplank Galleon, led the Snowmads, the Sharpclaw, the Mogekos, the White Fang, and their Kommanders into the island. The Big Moms' Queen Mama Chanter sailed forth with all her Sweet Commanders at the ready, their ships reeking with sweet scents that made the others' mouths water. The Santa Hylia, vessel of the Sky Gods, descended with the White Lotus, Star Knights, Dice Pirates, and Serket Pirates. The Boogey Coast led the demonic hordes of Cortez, the League of Assassins, Yiga, and the Anti-Fairies. And lastly, the Young Noah carried the Queen of Space and her faithful operatives.

News of this parley quickly reached the ears of the Pirate Lords. Romulus Slag, James Hook, Flavio, and the six others were entitled to witness this legendary meeting. The pirates had not gathered like this for 200 years. But there was no greater way to celebrate the New Universe.

The center of Shipwreck Cove was a massive auditorium, the center of which contained a stage with a giant cosmic map. Queen Sherry smashed her rotund rear on the floor below the stage, so her head was partly level. King K. Rool crushed his seat, Mandy fit perfectly in hers, Skaios' head was below the table, and Nebula politely took her seat. Beside them were their respective advisers (Goomnut, Creeper, Klammy, Nagisa, and Sheila). Many of their crewmen occupied the hundreds of stands, with the Commanders taking the closest spots, each of them feasting on their own refreshments.

As expected, they couldn't help but shoot glares at each other. General Tsao made a neck-slit gesture with his sword at Helmaroc King. Moge-ko Leijon smirked at Monaca and made a 'call me' gesture, to which Monaca grinned. Moge-ko also glanced at Kotoko and made the same gesture, but Kotoko began sobbing and hugging herself. Undyne was facing Ineptune, punching her palm and mouthing, 'I'm gonna beat you so hard, you fat fish.' Creeper and Goomnut were whispering things like, "I'll follow Queen Mandy for eternity" or "I'll follow Queen Sherry to eternity plus one!"

Another figure was marching up the sixth aisle: a skeletal pirate in a red coat, carrying a massive book. Sucking in a deep gasp, Sheila hissed, "It's the original Pirata Codex. Oiiiiii, I wish I brought me mum here."

The skeleton took his place at the table and plopped The Code down. He spoke, "I call the Brethren Court to order. My name is Edward Teague, Keeper of the Code. My job is to uphold all the laws of the Pirates' Code. Shipwreck Cove is a safe haven where the Code is obeyed at all times. This Parley of the Emperors is to last for 24 hours, during which there will be no fighting with each other. Any violators will be killed. Now… you may begin."

"GIVE BACK MY LIFE FORCE!" Akko bellowed once more.

"Disgraceful! The Emperors should speak first!" Goomnut stated. "Your Majesty, if you would."

"Sniiiiiiiff. This is the worst day of my life…" Sherry was still crying.

"Why don't we sort out all the reasons we hate each other?" Nebula inquired. "Perhaps then we can come to an understanding."

"Ugh, this debate is gonna take all day." Kokichi whined. "You can write a book about why we're fighting."

"It all started when the Kremlings stole our cake." Goomnut began. "They attempted to assassinate Her Majesty in the middle of her party."

"No, it started when the Sky Gods sent me a declaration of war." Mandy followed.

"You sent yours FIRST!" Skaios argued. "You were all planning to gang up on me crew, but ya didn't expect me to make the first move!"

"Isn't it odd that we all decided to attack each other on the same day?" Kroctus asked.

"I was only expecting Skaios, I didn't expect the Fatass Duo to interrupt!" Mandy argued. "What was that about?!"

"I'll tell you why we attacked!" The pirates focused attention on Kami Heartly as she stood firmly. "You took my daughter, Mandy, and I want her back!"

"I don't even know you."

"The name's Kami! Kami Drilovsky? Ring a bell?"

Mandy rubbed her forehead. "Kami…Kami…Kami…"

"Look, my daughter is Kimaya, she joined your crew, and I want her back. KIMAYA, WHERE ARE YOU?"

"Oh, sorry. Kimaya sort of committed mutiny, and we have yet to find her."

"What?!"

"More to that point," Kroctus said, "Captain Skaios, I hear that some rather important prisoners have landed in your possession: Queen Peach and Chancellor Yorkshire. I demand you hand them to me!"

"Not in a million years, scurvy croc! In fact, yer all disgraces to the pirate name! Pirates are supposed to be free, not diabolical rulers. Ye can sail to many planets and terrorize 'em, but never conquer them."

"What utter hypocrisy!" Ineptune replied. "You've conquered several islands and taken them with you!"

"And I gave them total freedom, that's totally different."

"Then explain the prisoners." Taurus said.

"He doesn't have to explain anything!" Kokichi rebutted.

"Yes he does," Pea argued in her childish tone, "that's the entire point of a court, you doodoohead!"

"I would also like to make an argument!" Ernesto Taco shook his rattles for attention. "One of my crewmen, Tony Butch, committed treason and joined you reptiles." He pronounced that in a Spanish tone. "We demand you hand him over."

"Technically," Kroctus said, "The Butcher joined the Brotherhood, which is a separate faction from my Krew. I am not obligated to capture him and give him to you."

"Hmph!" scoffed Tsao Chicken. "Who needs Tony, anyway?! He was always jealous of General Tsao's brilliance in battle. And his way with words was superior, too."

"Going by your logic, Kroctus-san," Nagisa said, "we shouldn't have to hand over Peach or Yorkshire, since neither of them are your crewmen."

"On the contrary, as the ruler of Mobius, Yorkshire is one of my subjects. And my next target is Mushroom, ergo Peach will be one of my subjects as well."

"Ye'll never get the chance!" Skaios vowed.

"Hey, does anyone else's soda taste yucky?" Jataro asked, holding up a can.

"THAT'S not soda, that's my beer!!" Pawtucket Pat panicked. "Are you underage?! Who gave you that can?!"

"N-No one did, it was in my lunchbox."

"MY yogurt tastes like a foot!!" Trix the Rabbit shouted in rage.

"Buu saw the fairy girl do it!" the Majin pointed.

"You got no proof, tubby!" Sivam refuted.

"Wot's that sticky stuff on your feets?" Adnaw asked, earning a kick from her princess.

"How do you even know what feet taste like, you weirdo?!" Kotoko asked.

"A KID STEPPED ON MY YOGURT, SO I ATE IT!" Trix was boiling angry.

"This prank is unaccepta8le!" Aranea stated. "Surely this must viol8 the rules?"

"Mind yer own hide, ye eyeless wench!" Cortex retorted.

"Y'know," Lucky said in gangster tone, "Ah once did a similar dangly-wang with a wonky's hooglang."

"ONE more word out of your mouth," Azula hissed, "and I WILL cut your tongue, screw the rules!"

"Who licked yo' Dwaynerock, Charlock?" Lucky's grin sparkled.

No sooner did the chamber burst with outrage! The pirates used every ounce of willpower to restrain their selves from attacking. "Ugh… am I seriously the only sane one here?" Nebula asked.

"It's better than regular politics." Sheila shrugged. "'EY, SHUT IT, YE MANGY CURS! Me Cap'n hasn't had a chance to speak!"

"Ah yes, I forgot." Kroctus said as the crowd calmed down. "The Kids Next Door are suddenly calling their selves pirates. But here's my next question: why should we let these law-abiding brats murk up our traditions?"

"We were an organization independent from any government, and so we fit the qualifications as pirates, no different from you Emperors." Nebula stated. "And as you see, we have a great many territories on several planets. With that said, it would be in your best interests to return all the crewmen you've taken from us."

"Your crewmen were trespassing on my territory." Mandy said.

"And your Sector V crewmen have joined our side." Nagisa mentioned.

"BRING 'EM OUT HERE, so I can PULVERIZE them!" Sheila ordered.

"This is why I should have been the adviser." Jerome sighed.

"You don't know pirates, mate." Vweeb said.

"Mandy, the Hyrule KND are part of my crew, too, and you took over their territory. Same with the Mobians, and Great Grandma, your crewmen deliberately attacked mine."

"I thought friendship was magic." Sherry sobbed. "Did the ponies lie?"

"Your Majesty, please!" Goomnut whispered. "You're embarrassing yourself."

"How could the ponies deceive her like that?!" Kokichi shouted. "Don't worry, Sherry, I'll spank them for ya!"

"Quit teasing her!" Pink Monkey said. "She's just upset because she lost a friend! Just like I lost my Specter…"

"Forgive my intrusion," Manky Kong raised his long arm, "but if your crewmen could be conquered so easily, why should we believe your threats, Miss Nebula?"

"For the simple reason that you'll end up like all the others who underestimated my crewmen!"

"HEH heh har!" Kroctus laughed. "Underestimate, right. Either way, I have NO intention to hand my prisoners over! If you want them back so badly, you'll have to fight for their freedom! That's Kremling Krew law!"

"Ye won't be the only ones fightin'!" Skaios declared. "I'll skewer every single one of you and liberate your worlds!"

"Hold on, Captain!" Nagisa said hastily. "I think we should consult with the crew before deciding to head to war."

"Ufufufufu." Monaca giggled. "Nagisa, now isn't the time to be acting like a scaredy baby. It's clearly obvious that these grown-ups will seek no other alternative. They live for war, profit from it, so our only choice is to participate, too."

"No, I believe we should try to negotiate a more peaceful-"

"WE CANNOT SHOW WEAKNESS!" Monaca's tantrum commenced. "They will not listen! They want war! So, let's give them war! Make them regret the day they raised their cannons against us! LET'S ALL GO TO WAR!"

"YEEEAAAH! WAAAR!" Masaru cheered.

"I will fight to the bitter end!" Meta Knight agreed.

"I'LL ROAST ALL YOUR CORPSES!" Undyne roared.

"You heard 'em, Nagisa!" Skaios cheered. "We're officially going to war!"

"If it's war you want, it's war you'll get!" Kroctus followed. "Show of hands, Krew, who wants war?!"

The hundred beasts of the Kremling Krew began to roar, "WAAAAARRR—WAAAAAARRRRR!" in such unison and barbarity, it was as if they had already discussed this beforehand and readily agreed.

"HEY, CALM THE HELL DOWN!" Akko screamed. "I don't want a war, I just want my life force back! Sherry, quit crying and just give it back to me!"

"I won't hear another WORD of you shaming our queen!" Goomnut hissed. "I should've ruined your magic show when I had the chance. Your Majesty, we don't need to give in to these hoodlums'-"

"THIS IS THE WORST BIRTHDAY EVER!" Sherry slammed the table with both hands and shook the room. "I won't settle for anything less than my cake, and the souls of EVERYONE who ruined my special day! THIS MEANS WAR!"

"SO BE IT!" Mandy decided. "You attacked my kingdom and endangered my people! It's time to show you I'm not as soft and merciful as you think! For the sake of Hyrule, I will WIN this war!"

"Well, Nebula, can't say I expected any more from these blowhards." Sheila replied.

"It isn't just a matter of pride." Nebula said. "They clearly know what this is really about and they want all the spoils. Well, not like we didn't expect this. In that case, we'll fight your war, and we WILL win!" (End song.)

"Then a Pirate War is declared-ah!"

Under the call of this Scottish voice, a portion of the audience lifted, revealing a dank, watery passage. A man slowly rose from the depths, covered head to toe in oceanic fauna. With a face full of tentacles, they all knew him as Davy Jones.

Jones planted his peg leg on the table, then his boot as he marched toward the center. "Davy Jones…" Nebula whispered in mild surprise. "I should've expected you would want a part in this war."

"Alas, I already lost the war. But, as the leader of the Brethren Court, it was my duty to collect your seals. Mr. Teague?"

"Aye, Captain." Teague opened the Codex. "A Pirate War is declared when-"

"Ya, ya," Sheila interrupted, "there has to be at least Four Emperors to declare a war, and whoever's the last one standing becomes the Pirate King, I already went over this."

"Don't tell me YER shootin' for the throne, ye filthy reindeer!" Slag scowled.

"Oh 'ey, it's you!" Sheila pointed. "Hehe, I used your head like a kickball one time!"

"Aye, and I still have the very tiny indent from your sandal to prove it! But if you monsters intend on going to war, what does that spell for we Lords?"

"The choice to battle is entirely your own." Jones replied. "But when a victor is declared, the Nine Lords must crown the King."

"How I would much love to steer away from your strife… but alas, old Slag has a stake in this, too." The robotic captain marched onto the stage. "Sign me up for this, maties."

All the underling ships were docked outside of the island, keeping sharp focus on one-another whilst also watching the meeting on TVs. With sheer caution and quietness, a little girl had climbed out the window of one of Slag's ships. Making a hand sign, O-Tama channeled chi to her feet as she very slowly walked across the surface of the water. Sweat trickled down her face as her heart raced with anxiety. If she broke her concentration, she would splash, and the plan will fail, or if she were to be spotted in general. She forced herself to remain as focused as possible. She had to maneuver around several ships to reach her target. This was already her first and most dangerous mission after leaving her planet, and she felt far too young for this, but her heart was already set on this.

She was able to reach a Big Mom ship with a bean design. Quietly, she climbed the side of the ship, peeped into the cannon window to confirm no one was there, and crept inside. The crewmen were occupied in watching the meeting. O-Tama was able to sneak down into the storage room. "Phew. Don't worry, August'n. O-Tama is coming to save you."

Grumbllllle. Her belly ached. "Mmmmnn… O-Tama promised she wouldn't eat… until she had more of August'n's candy. Hooohh… so hungry…" She noticed that a whitish tomato was on the floor, having fallen from a box. "Maybe… just one…" She picked it up and took one bite. "Ulp! This is… terrible…" The taste made her even more sick. "But O-Tama… already started. She must… finish her food…" Very slowly, she began to eat more of the disgusting fruit.

In the court room, Davy Jones withdrew a scroll from his tentacles, unraveling it. "When the first Pirate War commenced, I created this contract to seal our fates."

Ye who hath sworn an oath to this Contract

Doth offer thine soul to the one who claimeth the Crown

Ye who win this war shall be bestowed the highest status.

All the wealth of the world be yours.

-Davy Jones

-Kaido

-Marshall D. Teach

-Sorbetes Linlin

"The Four Emperors of that time swore the souls of their crews to whoever was crowned Pirate King, for all eternity. Once a King is crowned, you will only sail as your King commands-ah."

"Wait a minute," Nebula protested, "I don't remember this part."

"I refuse to serve anyone, even if I lose!" Skaios declared.

"OI, Code Guy, this is rubbish, right?!" Sheila asked.

"The title of Pirate King is one of respect." Teague answered. "Pirates are not required to serve them or even side with them. Captain Jones merely drew this up as a way to guarantee all the wealth and manpower to be won from this fight. Signing it is not required for the war."

"I have every intention of seizing all the power in the universe!" Kroctus planted his crown on the map. "I will sign!"

"I need a MILLION souls to fill this new rift in my heart!" Sherry stated, stabbing Soul Quartz on the map. "AND THEY WILL BE YOURS!"

"Fine, I'll sign yer contract!" Skaios smirked, placing a sword in. "And when I win, I'll order EVERYONE to be free!"

"Well, if one of you wins," Mandy stuck her sword in, "I can't risk all of you ganging up on me. I'll sign up, too."

"Ahhh… well, Nebula?" Sheila looked to her captain.

The Zathurian closed her eyes in thought. "If this is the only way… so be it." She placed a lightsaber down. Captain Slag followed.

"This contract won't be signed with blood." Jones said. "Like a Davy Back Fight, ye must all toss a single doubloon into the depths."

Mandy flicked a Rupee into the murk where Jones rose from. Kroctus tossed a Banana Coin, Sherry a chocolate coin, the Hope Pirates some yen, Scales a scarab, the White Fang rings, Slag a bolt, and every other pirate threw a coin to swear their souls. (Skaios had to borrow a yen from Nagisa.) The names of the Four Emperors, and Romulus Slag, magically formed on the contract.

Nebula stared at a single gold bolt in her hand. "It's a pirate's life for me." She tossed it in, and Nebula D. Winkiebottom wrote itself down.

"I hereby decree the Pirate War official." Teague said. "As per the parley, you must wait 24 hours before fighting. Once such time has passed… fire away."

"And may the strongest pirate win." Jones concluded. "Hm hm hu hah hah hah ha ha ha!"

PIRATE WARS

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Welcome, dear readers, to the Four Emperors Arc, the culmination of the five short prequels that came before, and even some stories before that. This will be the biggest crossover since the Seven Lights Saga; while it certainly doesn’t compare to Seven Lights in terms of scale, it is massive all the same, featuring many of our favorite Nextgen Kids and new ones. Enjoy the adventure!

Next time, we will kick off the war with the first action stage! We got ourselves another mega crossover, peoples, and what a diverse cast! If you wanna remember who everyone works for, I have a deviantART journal for “Crew Members and Ranks.” As for the Nextgen Kids, well, read the rest of the series, or at least their Wikia articles for a refresher. X) See you later!

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