Drake took several breaths to calm himself down as the lightning sparking around his fist slowly died down. Seth walked from the dark corridor and introduced a new member of the team which lifted a small weight off his mind. He knew what had to be done, but knew the team would be a member down. With Seth introducing Mantis, he knew he could go with the demands Nails laid down. 

“It’s a pleasure to meet you Mantis. However, I do apologize that I must leave before we get to fight side by side,” Drake said before he turned towards Tocsax and explained, “neither you nor anyone else will be going with me to meet Nails. When he said I’m only worth one life without the Shadow Nexus. It proved that he has no knowledge of the Shadow Nexus Primal. Therefore I’ll use that as a bargaining chip to bring both hostages back safely. Nails might be sadistic, but he also has a thing for equivalent exchange. If I show him the Shadow Nexus Primal, he’ll release the hostages without incident.”

“Every one of you is needed to stop the Seekers. You all were chosen to stop them. I on the other hand was hired to help you get to your goal and make sure you are prepared for the fight ahead. I can safely say you all are ready to stop them,” Drake said before he removed his hat and let it digitize into his watch before he continued, “I do have to say it was fun while it lasted though.  With my track record of working with groups I was a bit skeptical, but you all aren’t like the Surge Guardians.” 

“Guess I won’t need this anymore,” Drake said as he held his hand out and his Keyblade appeared. He placed the keyblade against the wall and continued, “Now where are the ships? Going to need one to get down there. Might also bring some of that blockade with me to help you guys out as well.”