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Current Location: Port Royal

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☎ {002} - video.

[Several days after his previous feed, Kotetsu appears again but this time with a smile on his face and the historical scenery of Port Royal as his backdrop. Somewhere between then and now, Kotetsu set voyage to Port Royal and let's just say that was a rather interesting ride.]

Those Gummi Ships are somethin' else, aren't they? [He chuckled lightly.] Happy thoughts? Really? If they really run on 'happy thoughts', then I'm goin' to go sailin' around the galaxy in no time!

[His laughter dies down a bit, but he's still all smiles.]

So, I got a question for some of you new folks. I know I'm not the only one here wanderin' all over the place, so I was wonderin' if anyone would want to come here to Port Royal and do some exploring.

[Kotetsu's grin widens.]

Any takers? C'mon, guys! Don't leave me hangin'. I'm sure one of you guys feel up for the adventure.

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Wouldn't it be easier for me to show you than tell ya?

[He really didn't want to go into the details regarding his powers just yet.]

That it would. In that case, we should begin to explore. Undoubtedly the Heartless will seek us out before long.

[And once they do begin to move through Port Royal, it isn't long before a group of Shadows begins to follow them.]

Alrighty! I'll just lead the way!

[Feeling as confident as ever, Kotetsu was almost oblivious to the shadows lurking behind them. He decided that Fort Charles (http://piratesonline.wikia.com/wiki/Fort_Charles) would be their destination; the old fort adjacent to the town. The hero wanted to explore the fort earlier but he just didn't want to risk going there alone.

That's why he tried his best to recruit a few brave souls for this quest.]

Uh oh...

[He paused in mid step once he heard a howl-like cry in the distance.]

I think we got company!

So we do.

[Golbez paused as well, and raised a hand, preparing to cast if it was necessary.]

Now would be a good time to show your ability.

Eh? You're that eager to see me show off?

[He flashed Golbez a grin before turning to face the monsters again.]

Alright~! But don't get mad if I leave none of these little guys for you.

[With that said, Kotetsu rushed towards the Heartless head on. There were about five or seven of them slinking out of the shadows now and probably with more on the way. While Kotetsu didn't exactly know how to kill these bastards, but he certainly knew he could stun them long enough to make a dramatic exit.]

LET'S GO!

[Just then a bright cerulean aura engulfed Kotetsu's entire body as he swung a punch mighty enough to knock one of the creeps through several nearby pillars.]

[He wanted to see if the man was worth his energetic behavior, and if he was incompetent as he could come across as. There was little point in traveling through a place that was reportedly dangerous, if the person he was with would not be able to pull their own weight.

Fortunately, it didn't seem like that would be a problem.]

Impressive. But I doubt that will be a problem.

[He turned toward one of the creatures that was approaching him, lifting his hands and chanting under his breath for several moments. Energy gathered around his hands, condensing itself into a lightning bolt that flew forward to strike the shadow.]

Thundara!

[Does Kotetsu dazzle you, Golbez? He isn't dumb enough to wander all the way out to No Man's land without being able to put up a fight. Although, there's a reason why Kotetsu really didn't want to focus on explaining his powers to his new buddy.

That's because they only last five minutes. Once the minutes are up, he has to wait at least an hour to use them again. This explains why Kotetsu is fighting like a beast right now. If he could at least dwindle the number of Heartless near the fort now, then there will be less fighting later.]

Huh?!

[His eyes widened once he saw a spark of lightning zip past him.]

You're a NEXT, too?!

[Despite the glowing, no. But he is more impressive than Golbez first thought him to be. And he knows to keep his mind on a fight, instead of chattering and posing and generally being distracted from it.

He doesn't understand Kotetsu's surprise at the spell, though. Assuming that Kotetsu was a NEXT, whatever that was, then he didn't understand how he could see a correlation between their abilities. The blue glow surrounding Kotetsu was certainly nothing like any magic Golbez was familiar with.]

A NEXT? No. I am a mage.

[Not all NEXT share the same powers and the abilities Golbez displayed reminded him of Paolin's lightning powers.]

A mage?

[He blinked his eyes in confusion.]

Like a magician, right?

[Not even turning to face the Heartless that leap towards him, Kotetsu backhanded the little bugger away from him and sent it spiraling into a wall.]

A magician plays tricks. A Black Mage uses true power.

Observe.

[He turns to another Shadow, raising his hand again. A quick moment for the power to build, and the spell is released just as the Heartless lunges for him.]

Fira.

[And a fireball flies from his hand to strike the creature.]

Whoa!

[Just who IS this guy?! Kotetsu could tell that Golbez is definitely stronger than your average mutant.]

Impressive! So you have two powers?

[Not waiting for an answer, Kotetsu hurried to make short work of the last Heartless. He punched the poor creature right in its' jaw and set it flying. However, he accidentally sent it flying towards Golbez.]

WATCH OUT!

It is merely a different application of the same power.

[He turned at the shout, first noticed Kotetsu, then the Heartless flying toward him.

There wasn't time to send a spell against it, so instead he braced himself for the impact.]

[Dammit! He wasn't about to let someone get hurt because of his screw ups. Using the very last of his power to amplify his speed by a hundred fold, Kotetsu moved faster than the speed of light and beat the Heartless to Golbez by mere seconds. Then in a impressive feat, Kotetsu launched his fist forward to knock the creature back into the darkness from hence it came.]

Whoo...

[That odd cerulean glow around him was beginning to fade.]

Crap! Five minutes already?

[Prepared as he was for the Heartless slamming into him, the sudden blur of Kotetsu appearing to knock the creature away was something of a surprise. After the first moment of shock, however, he composed himself and looked around.]

That seems to be all for the moment.

Your power has a limit of five minutes?

[Lightly cracking his knuckles as he felt the last of his power leave him, Kotetsu glanced over at Golbez with a solemn gaze.]

That's the gist of it. My powers only last for five seconds but recharge in just about an hour.

[He sighed.]

But don't worry. I can handle these critters even without my powers.

[While he certainly became a better fighter as of recent, Kotetsu still lacked the same finesse as his partner, Barnaby. Barnaby is definitely the better fighter of the two, but Kotetsu has a few tricks under his sleeves.]

If you're worried, don't be. I can still protect you.

Unfortunate. Few battles can be managed in such a fashion. To be able to manage without them is wise.

I am perfectly capable of defending myself. Nor does my power have the time limit of yours.

[Don't forget that he's huge and wearing full armor, Kotetsu.]

[O-Ouch! Is Golbez trying to make him feel better or worse here? Kotetsu feels a tad sheepish now.]

...anou, I guess we might be relying on your powers for a little bit.

[Sighing for the second time, Kotetsu turned to face the old fort that sat upon the cliff nearby.]

Let's get going!

[It's a mystery. Just like so many of the other things Golbez does, really.

But he nods, and starts forward toward the castle once more.]

What is a NEXT, that you would mistake me for one?

[Still keeping his gaze on he road ahead of them, Kotetsu decided to explain briefly about the NEXT from his world.]

It's kind of hard to explain what the NEXT are, but we are human just like you.

[He frowns.]

Except we have these mysterious powers...

Not quite.

[The first comment is quick, only muttered under his breath, before he takes up the train of what Kotetsu said.]

Then it is unusual, in your world?

[Kotetsu missed Golbez's quick comment, but he definitely heard the question that was asked later.]

Yeah, it sure is! One out of five people become a NEXT, meaning there's more humans around than us.

Yet, that doesn't stop people from fearing us.

Then what do the NEXT do, if they are so feared?

...We don't do anything normally besides just exist.

[He glances over at Golbez with a solemn gaze.]

As long as we exist, the people fear us. It's as simple that if you look at it that way.

But...

[Kotetsu frowns.]

There are NEXT who do abuse their powers and use them against the people, but they are rare.

People will always fear that which is strange to them.

The same is true of any power. [Speaking with experience, there.]

True, but one day I believe that will all change for the better!

[He smiles happily.]

Someday, the people will learn to accept us and won't fear our powers anymore. As long as we have "heroes" who fight for the greater good, we can accomplish this!

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