The Knight and the Genie

Chapter 6: The Airship

Bolo looked over the railing of the airship, looking at the ocean below him. Propeller Knight patted Bolo on the back. "Do you see the sea my boy? Beautiful." The gentleman Knight said to Bolo. Bolo nodded, seeing dolphins and whales peeping and bouncing from the water. He wished Shantae was with him to see the beauty. Shantae. He was worried if she was even safe, was she even alive? Who knows what Black Knight had done to her.

"Say Mr. Knight," Bolo started.

"Just Propeller, or Propeller Knight if you are more comfortable. What is on your mind?" Propeller Knight asked. Bolo looked out to the ocean, and then looked back to the Knight.

"You think she's ok?" He asked. Propeller Knight dropped his head.

"I don't know my boy. The one who stole her, the evil man who stole your fair maiden, who was he?" Propeller Knight asked.

Bolo answered, "Some guy in black armor with some sort of Viking." Then Bolo realized what Propeller Knight had said, "What do you mean 'Your fair maiden'!" Propeller Knight laughed, seeing Bolo's face turn a light shade of red.

"I think you know what I mean, my boy." Then he put a finger to his helmet, where his chin would me, "Man in black armor and a Viking?" His hand dropped in realization, "Oh no. Not them." The aviator Knight said in horror.

Bolo became curious, "Who?" The young warrior asked, "Who was it? Just who is old bucket head?"

Propeller Knight nodded, "Follow me to my quarters. I will explain." Propeller Knight said. Bolo nodded and followed the Aviation Knight.

Once inside the airship, Propeller Knight took a seat at his desk, while Bolo sat opposite of him. A man in green armor with a propeller on the back poured tea for both warriors. "Thank you. You're free to go." Propeller Knight said to the propeller servant.

"Yeah, thanks." Bolo thanked as well.

The propeller servant bowed, "You're welcome sirs." The servant said in a feminine voice. Bolo was shocked, and turned to Propeller Knight, "Does everyone wear armor?" The young warrior asked.

Propeller Knight sipped his tea, "Not everyone. Just those who are worthy of being a knight. Not, to get down to business." Propeller Knight said to Bolo.

"Right. Who was bucket head and the big guy?" Bolo asked. Propeller Knight set his cup of tea down, and let out a heavy sigh. "It happened quite some time ago. Two young Knights went exploring an old castle known as 'The Tower of Fate' two went in, but only one returned. A few years later, the tower opened its doors once more, but the evil behind it. The Enchantress, she gathered eight of the strongest Knights she could find, myself included. One of those Knights admired her the most, Black Knight." Propeller Knight explained.

Bolo gave what he said some thought, "Was bucket head one of them?" He asked Propeller Knight.

Propeller Knight nodded, "After Shovel Knight defeated The Enchantress, freed his fair maiden Shield Knight, and destroyed the Tower of Fate. The Order of No Quarter disbanded, leaving everyone to go off in their own. King Knight is ruling as king in a small nation known as Sequin Land. Specter Knight is roaming the after life. Treasure Knight is sailing the seas for treasure. Tinker Knight is building toys for children. Black Knight and Polar Knight are Knights for hire, doing jobs of any kind for treasure and Gems. Plague Knight has joined with Shovel Knight to protect Pridemoor from any evil." Propeller Knight sipped his tea, "Myself on the other hand. I travel the skies of any land I please!" Propeller Knight finished.

Bolo took a sip of tea. He sighed at what he expected, "Black Knight and Polar Knight were probably hired by Risky Boots. Lady pirate extraordinaire. She'll do anything to destroy Shantae and Scuttle Town. Risky may be a looker, but she is bad news. How long till we reach Pridemoor?" Bolo asked.

Propeller Knight stood, grabbing his rapier from the hanging mantel. "In a few. We will be landing in another hour or so, in the meantime. Let us test your sword skills young Bolo!" Propeller Knight suggested.

Bolo chuckled, "Sure. Why not."

Tada! This happened. Thought I forgot about Bolo didn't you? Well... I did, had to reread to remember what happened to Bolo. As I mentioned in the previous chapter, I ship BoloXShantae and am extremely disappointed that there are no fics of them together! Closest I get is one paragraph in some story where Risky knocks up Shantae... Don't ask. May do something like that in the future, because dammit they're cute together! Anyways, till next time when I figure out how to end these Authors Notes.