Laputa Returns

Chapter 5

(A/N: Got another chapter for you. The reunion of Pazu, Sheeta, and the Dola Gang is here at last enjoy.)

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Chapter 5: Betrayal

Shaking with excitement, Pazu knocked on the door. There was a crash from inside as something broke and an angry scream from someone. The voice of an old woman got closer to the door until it burst open to reveal a familiar, yet slightly older, face.

"And that is coming out of your allowance!" the woman cried to someone inside before turning to the teens. "What?"

Pazu and Sheeta jumped. "D-Dola?" the former asked.

The woman raised an eyebrow. "Who wants ta know?" she demanded. She looked them up and down. "Who are you? You look familiar. Have we met before?"

"Of course we have!" Sheeta cried. She wasn't all that surprised that Dola didn't recognize them since it had been four years since they had last seen each other. "We met about six years ago, and you last visited us four years ago."

Dola looked confused. "Four years ago?" she repeated.

"Mom, who's at the door?" asked one of the boys, coming to take a look.

Dola pushed him back. "Quiet, an' call me Captain!" she shouted, turning back to the teens. "Four years ago, you say? Hmm, you do seem like... could you be... are you?"

Her eyes widened with recognition as her mouth dropped open.

Pazu waved to her. "Long time no see, Captain."

Dola's face lit up. "Pazu! Sheeta!" she cried, pulling them both into a hug.

"WHAT?!" cried the boys, rushing to the door, getting stuck in the small frame.

"Sheeta?"

"Pazu?"

"No way!"

"Look, it is them!"

Dola glared at the boys. "Quite crowdin' around!" she scolded. "You two, get in here."

She pulled the teens into the room, closing the door behind them. They were immediately surrounded by everyone, enveloped in hugs and having their hands shaken. It was an unexpected, yet warm welcome.

"Wonderful to see you again!"

"How did you find us?"

"How have you been?"

"Look how much you've both grown!"

"Stop with the yappin'!" Dola shouted over everyone. "How d'you expect them ta answer with all you talkin' at once?"

Pops chuckled. "Now dear, the boys are just excited. It's been ages since we've seen them."

Pazu cut his eyes at Dola, giving her an accusing look. "Yeah, you guys said you would visit." He teased.

"Hey!" Dola snapped, playing along with Pazu's fake anger. "We're pirates! We get busy!" She couldn't hide her smile. "Oh, but it's so good ta see you again."

"It's great to see you to, Dola." Said Sheeta. "I can't believe it's been four years."

"You wouldn't come see us, so we came to you." said Pazu.

Dola shrugged. "We wanted to visit, but things are easier said than... Wait, how in the heck did you find us anyway?"

"We came with some friends of yours." Said Sheeta. "They were looking for you too, and tracked you down to our house, then they offered us a ride here."