Chapter 5

 

 

It was morning... Deep within the South Shadow Forest, there was a cave. It's just one normal cave, nothing special. But, anyway, suddenly, two cars came near there, and stopped. From there, the Seven Kidnappers came out, and then they also brought the princesses, still bound and gagged in the same way, minus the chairs.

 

 

Billy : To make it faster, you guys can carry the cuties on your shoulders !

Kagami : Perfect. Now lead.

Nakoruru, Kula, Hotaru : Mmmmmpphh !! Mmmmmpphh !! Mmmmmpphh !!

 

 

Kagami proceeded to carry Nakoruru on his shoulder, with her back touching his shoulder. Yamazaki did the same to Hotaru, and Krizalid did that to Kula. As the princesses continue to struggle and mmade muffled voices, they all went deeper to the cave... and eventually found three glass coffins in the end. The kidnappers stored the princesses to the coffins, locking them inside, lying on their respective coffins. Billy then stomped on Nakoruru's coffin, sensing that she is the eldest, and he thought the most perfect victim of his mockery was her.

 

 

Billy : Well well... feeling better ?

Nakoruru : Mmmppghh...

Billy : You know, you look darn cute that way. But, too bad. Your life is about to end soon !

Nakoruru : Mmmmpphhh !!

Billy : ... Not by us, though. Someone familiar for you will do it ! Krizalid, the number ?

Krizalid : Sure. Here.

 

 

After taking the number, Billy then took the cell phone from Geese, and dialled the number... And of course, Yuki answered back.

 

 

Yuki : Hello ? This is Yuki.

Billy : This is Billy Kane, leader of the Seven Kidnappers.

Yuki : Oh... you must be the guy Geese was talking about. So, did you get them ?

Billy : Yes... they are in the only cavern in South Shadow Woods. We contained them good, and they will not escape.

Yuki : Perfect. Can you escort me there ?

Billy : As you wish... my queen. *hangs the phone*

Nakoruru : (Queen !? Then...)

Billy : Well, you see... We are here by the orders of your mother ! She wants your deaths !!

Nakoruru, Kula, Hotaru : *muffled gasp* Mmph !?

Billy : We'll be right back ! Let's go, guys !

Nakoruru, Kula, Hotaru : MMMMMMMPPPHHH !! MMMMMMMPPPHHH !!

 

 

The princesses struggled with all their might, but due to Kagami's curse, their effort were futile. Tears started to roll from their eyes, as they thought their mother has forsaken them... As for the kidnappers, when they went outside... they found out that their cars' tires have blown up.

 

 

Sankuro : WHAAAT !?

Billy : No choice. We have to walk back to the Queendom.

 

 

And so, they decided to walk to the castle...

 

 

Meanwhile, assisted by Yuri, Moriya made his way to the Queendom's castle, sneaking from the guards and such to avoid suspicion. But after hours of searching, they found nothing at all.

 

 

Yuri : Man, this stinks ! We've been practically searching for around 3 hours !

Moriya : Patience is virtue. Stay calm.

Yuri : I know... but... eh !?

 

 

Yuri, while leaning on a wall in the weaponry, accidentally opened a secret passage from the wall. Moriya followed her, but he was shocked to see the current environment... It was a dungeon that resembled... Hell ! Swamps, skeletons, bats, walls decorated with demons' face were everywhere.

 

 

Moriya : Where the hell...?

Yuri : U... umm... this is a little scary...!

Moriya : Brace yourself. This is yet another part of the castle that needs to be explored. (When did Yuki even bother to create something like this...?)

 

 

Moriya, being a bold man as he is, ventured the dungeon, with the a-little-scared Yuri. They found no demons, which they were surprised for. Eventually, they came into a door. They opened it, and found some sort of cage, covered with black cloth, preventing them to see who's inside. The only thing that they can recognize... is that a female muffled voice came out from inside. Wasting no time, Moriya cut the black cloth, revealing a damp wooden cage... with a blonde woman, kneeling down, hands tied behind, ankles, knees tied, her body below and above the breasts tied, and her mouth gagged with a black cloth. Moriya was shocked... because he recognized the woman as... Yuki !!

 

 

Moriya : Yuki...? But how...?

Yuki : Mmmmmmpphh !!

Moriya : Well, you better have a load of explainations after this...

Yuki : Mmmmmmmmmpphhh !!!!

Moriya : ... You want to say something ?

Yuri : Y... Yo... Your... M... Ma... Maj... Majes.... Majesty...!

Moriya : What the hell is up with your accent, Yuri... Huh ?!

 

 

Moriya turned back, and saw Yuri trembling, facing one huge gargoyle in front of her.

 

 

Gargoyle : ROAARRRR !!!

Yuki : Mmmmmppphh !!

Moriya : Hmph. Piece of junk... Yuri, step aside.

Yuri : Y... yes ! *steps aside*

Moriya : Kassatsu Izayoi Gekka !!

 

 

(a/n : Kassatsu Izayoi Gekka is Moriya's Desperation Move)

 

 

Moriya put back his sword to his sheath, preparing an attack. Suddenly, in a blur movement, he began slashing the gargoyle high and low in an ultra quick speed. In a moment, the gargoyle was cut into pieces. Without saying any other words, Moriya cut the bars of the cage, as well as the ropes that bound Yuki, and removed her gag.

 

 

Yuki : Thank you, Moriya.

Moriya : Well, start explaining why you are here.

Yuki : I was careless... That night... I was ambushed by that witch...!

Yuri : Witch !? You mean...

Yuki : Yes... Mizuki Rashoujin. She planned to take the Land of SNK for herself, and rule it with tyranny ! She locked me up here, and impersonated me...

Moriya : Well, certainly that explains why the princesses are...

Yuki : What did she do to Nakoruru, Kula and Hotaru !?

Moriya : ... For starters, she tied them in the woods and sent a boa to kill them as a punishment for not cleaning the castle gate good enough...

Yuki : What !?

Yuri : They have been treated like slaves when you're gone, Your Majesty...

Yuki : This... this is unforgivable !! I have to get that Mizuki now !!

Moriya : First, we have to get out of here.

 

 

The three then exitted the dungeon. When they arrive at the real castle, Yuki picked up her trusted weapon... her Naginata.

 

 

Yuki : We're set !

Moriya : Wait just a minute here.

Yuki : Huh ?

 

 

Moriya picked up his cell phone and dialled a number...

 

 

Meanwhile, Galford and his brothers searched through the woods, but with no results.

 

 

Galford : Dammit ! Where could they be !?

K' : Getting furious like that will get you nowhere...

Rock : Hm !?

 

 

Suddenly, Rock sensed that the animals, Poppy, Mamahaha and Itokatsu already spotted the princesses... as they ran to south.

 

 

Rock : Looks like they got'em ! Let's go !

Galford : Now that's my dog all right, Poppy !

 

 

The princes ran, following the pets. They finally came upon the cavern. And finally... they found the princesses. The princes proceeded to open the coffin and tried to untie the princesses or remove their gags. But they never succeeded...

 

 

Galford : Dammit ! Dammit !! Why is it damn hard to untie this !!

Rock : Calm down, brother. We will definitely release them all.

Galford : DAMN !!!

 

 

Furiously, Galford punched the ground. In the same time, K' spotted a certain logo on each coffins. However, suddenly, the cave began to tremble. Kula started to get REALLY scared.

 

 

Kula : MMMMMMMPPHH !!!

K' : Great. Now look at what you've done, by punching one damn ground.

Galford : Uh oh... this does not bode well...

Rock : No choice. We have to get the girls out of this cave ! Let's hurry !

 

 

The boys then carried their respective girlfriends on their arms, and then they rushed as the cave began to crumble. Luckily they managed to make it out just in time before the cave totally collapsed.

 

 

Rock : Whew ! That was a close call.

Galford : And now... we have to think a way to untie the girls, if the rough way won't do ! I, for one, don't want Nakoruru to be bound forever, you know !

Rock : Well, I don't want that to happen to Hotaru as well...

K' : I feel the same way to Kula... but I think I found one solution here.

Rock : And what would that be ?

K' : I saw some sort of logo, with the number seven, on each coffins...

Rock : What !? So you mean... it was done by the Seven Kidnappers !?

Galford : What's so special on them ?

Rock : As the record goes... they can curse the ropes and gags with magic, so they cannot be released from the victim.... unless... *blush*

Galford : Unless what !? I'll do anything if it means to rescue Nakoruru !

Rock : ... unless the victim got kissed by his/her lover or best friend... on the gagged mouth.

Galford & K' : !!!

Rock : So...?

Galford : ....

K' : ... I'm willing to do it.

Rock : Hmm...

K' : Kula might be a bit childish... but that's what appealed me the most. I love her with all my heart...

Galford : I feel the same towards Nakoruru. There's no one that can replace my affection to her.

Rock : The same could be said to me and Hotaru. Remember the merging ?

K' : Yeah, and so ?

Rock : Well, our marriage can strengthen the bonds of the Kingdom and Queendom... but... I don't think that is the main reason why I want to free her. It's because... uh... well....

K' : You love her.

Rock : .................. right. Phew !

Galford : ... I'm sorry if my act offends you, Nakoruru...

 

 

Galford then moved his head towards Nakoruru and kissed her on the gag. K' did the same to Kula, and Rock did the same to Hotaru, despite of some massive blushing. And when they did, a miracle happened. The ropes that bound the princesses completely vanished, as well as the clothes that gagged them.

 

 

Kula : I... I'm free !! K', you're my hero !

K' : Yeah... (Glad to be it...)

Hotaru : Thank you, Rock... You saved us.

Rock : Not just me. My brothers also saved them.

Galford : .... Nakoruru...

Nakoruru : Yes ?

Galford : Were you... mad ?

Nakoruru : Not at all ! In fact, I am really happy.

Galford : Eh !?

Nakoruru : You know... I also feel the same to you... I love you too. I'm sure Kula feel the same to K', and Hotaru to Rock as well.

Galford : ....

Rock : Well, now that you're safe... let's go back to...

Kula : No ! I don't want to go home !!

K' : Huh ? And why is that ?

Hotaru : Our mother has forsaken us... And now she's out to kill us.

Galford : What !? Well, this calls for a punishment from justice to her ! I'll...

K' : Hm !?

 

 

K''s cell phone rang, and he picked it up... it was Moriya, who managed to get out of the dungeon during that time.

 

 

Moriya : K', how is your progress ?

K' : We rescued the princesses.

Moriya : Good. Can I speak to Nakoruru ?

K' : Sure. Nakoruru, my father wants to speak to you.

Nakoruru : Okay... *takes the phone* This is Nakoruru.

Moriya : Nakoruru, there's someone whom would like to speak with you.

Nakoruru : Who might that be ?

Moriya : Better hear it yourself.

Yuki : Nakoruru... is that really you ?

Nakoruru : M...mother !? But... you planned to kill us !

Yuki : I understand that you doubt me. However, the one planning to kill you was someone impersonating me ! I was locked in the dungeon for so long, until the King rescued me now.

Nakoruru : What !? Then.... it's.... it's really you, mother !

Yuki : Yeah... but I'm afraid that we have to skip the reunion for later. Listen, all of you must rush to the Queendom, and face the impersonator. I and King Moriya will ambush them when you arrive, and we will put an end to this.

Nakoruru : Understood.

Yuki : Don't forget that I love you and your sisters... because you're my dearest daughters... Farewell. *hangs the phone*

Nakoruru : Mother ! I....

Hotaru : What's with the commotion with our mother ?

Nakoruru : ... Actually, the one who planned to kill us was someone else. She locked up our mother in some dungeon, and impersonated her to torture us.

Kula : What a meanie !!

K' : All has became clear now. Let's go.

 

 

 

Before they go, Nakoruru was reunited with her falcon, Mamahaha. And Hotaru was reunited with her ferret, Itokatsu. And then they're off...

 

 

Back to the Queendom throne, the Seven Kidnappers were gathering in front of the fake Yuki.

 

 

Billy : We're ready anytime, my queen.

Fake Yuki : Great. Let's...

Galford : NOT SO FAST, BAD GUYS !!

Fake Yuki : What !?

 

 

Galford and the others arrived to the throne room, just when the fake Yuki rose up from the throne.

 

 

Galford : I will bring you down, in the name of justice !

Nakoruru : ... Your reign ends here !!

Fake Yuki : You ungrateful wench ! How dare you plan to overthrow your mother !!

Moriya : Actually she makes a point there.

Fake Yuki : What !?

 

 

Fake Yuki was shocked... To see Moriya, Yuri and the real Yuki behind her !

 

 

Yuki : It's over. You shall never impersonate, or mock me again.

Fake Yuki : Dammit ! Billy ! Get rid of them !

Billy : Kidnappers, GO !!

Moriya : Well, good thing I brought them... Guys, you can come out now.

 

 

Suddenly, the kidnappers found themselves surrounded by seven men. They're the Kingdom's elite generals... Kyo Kusanagi, Iori Yagami, Terry Bogard, Kim Kaphwan, Ryo Sakazaki, Haohmaru, Kaede. Then, they start beating the crap outta the kidnappers with their Desperation Moves.

 

 

Kyo : *performs Mu Shiki* Kore ga... KUSANAGI NO KEN DA !!!

Iori : *performs Maiden Masher* Asobi wa owari da !! Nakebe ! Sakebe ! Soshite Shi*ne !!

Terry : *performs Buster Wolf* ARE YOU OKAY !?!? BUSTER WOLF !!!

Kim : *performs Hou'ou Kyaku* HOU'OU KYAKU !! ATATATATATATATATA ACHAAAAAAA !!!

Ryo : *performs Ryuuko Ranbu* Kyokugenryu Ougi ! ORAORAORAORAORAORA !!! MORATTAAA !!

Haohmaru : *performs Hiougi TenhaFujinZan* Tenha.... FUUJINZAN !!

Kaede : *performs Kasshin SouRyu* Kasshin SouRyu Ougi !!

Kidnappers : AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH !!!!!

 

 

And so, the kidnappers were out of the picture, the generals took them to custody. The fake Yuki was... alone.

 

 

Fake Yuki : Umm... guys ?

Yuki : Give it up, impersonator. About time you show yourself to us... Mizuki.

Fake Yuki : ..... Ha ha ha ha ha....

 

 

Suddenly, a thunder struck the fake Yuki. And suddenly, she turned into an evil looking priestess.

 

 

Hotaru : Oh my !! It's...

Rock : I knew it... Mizuki Rashoujin.

Mizuki : Impressive... You all worked to foil my plans ! But don't think it will all end here ! I am tougher than I look !!

Moriya : We don't care if you're tough. You are good when it comes to one on one, but this time, you're outnumbered.

Mizuki : *sweat* Uh-oh...

Moriya : Kids, let's go.

 

 

Then Mizuki got served with a lot of Desperation Moves. First, she was hit Rock's Deadly Rave Neo, and then continued with Hotaru's Ten Shou Ran Ki. When she got up, she got hit with Galford's Double Mega Strike Heads, continued with Nakoruru's Ererushi Kamui Rimuse, and then, continued with K's Chain Drive. While she was hit with it, Kula used her Freeze Execution, hurting her even more. K's last blow threw her straight to Yuki, as she unleashed her Shin Yukishi Maki. After that, she finally receive one last series of slashes from Moriya's Kassatsu MidareSetsu Gekka.

 

 

Moriya : Suffer under the moonlight...

Mizuki : Ugh... no good... I must... run away !!

 

 

Mizuki then used her last strength to teleport out of the mess, but she only came out outside the castle. She was spotted by Mamahaha, whom returned to Nakoruru.

 

 

Nakoruru : She's escaping ! Right now she's just outside !

K' : I say... after her !

Galford : Father, Queen Yuki, leave this to us !

Moriya : Sure. Don't disappoint us.

Yuki : Good luck !

 

 

The princes and princesses stormed off and pursued Mizuki. They finally caught up with her on the edge of a cliff. They stared her with scary eyes, making her step back fearfully, continuously. But, suddenly, lightning struck the ground between them, and Mizuki fell from the cliff.

 

 

Mizuki : AMBROSIA-SAMAAAAAAAAAAA !!!!!

Rock : It's over... Let's return.

 

 

The princes and princesses returned to the castle. Yuki was quickly embraced with her daughters in tears. They hugged each other

 

 

Nakoruru, Kula, Hotaru : Mother !!

Yuki : My daughters... I'm sorry to make you worry about me too much...

Nakoruru : No... We... *sob!* we're just glad that you're okay...

Yuki : ... I'll be more careful next time. Stop crying, okay ?

Moriya : So... how is the witch ?

K' : ... Dead. She fell from a cliff due to a thunder strike.

Moriya : ... Wish I could put her in the dungeon... But I guess it's her fate.

Yuki : Uh... Moriya ?

Moriya : Yes...?

Yuki : Thank you... if it wasn't because of you...

Moriya : We all did our parts. It's not my effort only.

Yuki : Yes...

Moriya : And I have my decision clear. I'll merge my Kingdom with your Queendom.

Yuki : Wonderful ! We should begin immediately.

Moriya : Well, it's not just for the land you know. I have my other reason... I'm feeling a bit lonely...

Yuki : I know that you loved me... and guess what... I feel the same way too.

Moriya : So...?

Yuki : Our marriage will strengthen the bonds of the land.

Moriya : True...

Kula : Hey ! Wait !

Yuki : What is it, Kula ?

Kula : Can I marry K' ? It will strengthen the bond even more !

Yuki : Do you really love him ?

Kula : Yes ! Sis and Hotaru felt the same way to Galford and Rock !

Moriya : As if I didn't see it coming... Oh well, looks like there will be one big feast tomorrow.

 

 

And so, by the next day, a party was thrown within the Land of SNK. It held five events... the merging of the Kingdom and Queendom of SNK, the marriage of Moriya Minataka and Yuki, Galford D. Weiler and Nakoruru, K' and Kula Diamond, Rock Howard amd Hotaru Futaba. After this, the Land of SNK entered a new era of peace, glory and prosperity. The people there, be it the common people or the people in the castle, except the kidnappers, lived happily ever after...

 

 

The End