One Piece, The Race of 3! | (Accepting Reserves for Later Crew Members/Started!)

[Kyng's Old Account]

A couple of Marines approached Vince, seeming they were not affraid of his newly empowered weapon thanks to Sena's electrical abilities granted from her Shock Shock Fruit. "Gentlemen, please, don't make me-HYA!" And he stuck the blade into one o fthe marine's chests, his body shaking violently. Then Vince dropkicked the lightning bolt of a marine into others, dealing severe pain to them as the blade's bolt conducted through their metallic armour and stolen goods. Vince then reached for a bucket of water and splashed it over the men meaning lights out. Then he drew out his blade, wearing a leather glove, and continued the battle. After making full use of his lightning blade, Vince made his way upstairs to deal with a couple of marines, but Sena managed to beat him to it. "Haha! Very well executed, mon cherie!"

"That felt good. Fellas, we're going to destory this place. So anyone up for some demolition?" Sena suggested. "Of course, tear this corrupt canvas, so one day they may rebuild a new and purer masterpiece!" Vince cheered as he ran out of the building with Sena and Dogomo as Sena tore it down from where it stood. Then Dogomo let out a little speech, a magnificent one in which he liberated the poor from the rich's grasp. "Ahh, a magnificent ending to a heartfelt tale, bravo Dogomo, bravo!" Vince applauded along with the civilians whilst watching the self proclaimed "blue-bloods" leave the town on many boats and such. Vince's eye was then caught upon a native woman, long dark hair and curvacious, very seductive. Vince raised an eyebrow and bit his lip as he walked over to her, flirting with her a bit which followed by him taking her to a resturant.

[Birkeland]

Isha continued to rush off ahead of the group until the ship became visible on the horizon. The thrill and intensity of the situation caused his energy to rocket, giving the doctor a boost in speed. Regular doctors confined themselves to a single location, only treating those brought to them. Isha was the type of doctor who would travel from town to town, seeking out patients with patience. His devil fruit only exaggerated his quirks, giving him a mild high to helping others while bringing him down when inactive. Fortunately, this was one of the times where he was quite active and about.

Isha arrived at the Dark Shield Pirates' ship, still unnamed for the reason that it was temporary. The doctor quickly jumped onto the peak of the ship and looked out to the marines closing in. "Wish I had a long range attack for these kinds of events..." the doctor berated to himself. He quickly went to work pulling up the anchor and hoisting the sails, ready to leave as soon as everyone was aboard.

[ANBU]

Kazuya ran towards the ship trailing behind Isha slightly, still firing every now and then at the marines who were following them noticing Isha having jumped aboard, "Kenshin! you got anything?!" he then yeled hopefully as he neared the ship hoping that the man that had small wings on his back would hear him as Kazuya ran towards the ship.

Kenshin below deck since arriving on the ship had continued orking on designs for a pistol more capable in combat than his current navy standard issue one as he heard his name and something else yelled. "I guess something happened.. well I can't leave them up there all alone can i..." hethen said before grabbing his rifle and making his way up the stiars to deck noticing a man there though not interacting much as he began shooting at the m arines who were Chasing Kazuya and what appeared to be a female somewhere nearby.

[Hotaru987]

That night the town was a alight with festivity. Lights were hung all across the street, and word had spread to the other cities that the Marines were defeated so there were no doubt celebrations going on over there as well. There were some nobles were were just as happy that the Marines were gone, but those that were happy with the way things simply went to their hopes thinking the worst for Sena and her crew. As for Sena she kicked back shouting happily in one of the many bars in the town holding up a glass of water in her right hand and a Goldberi in the other.

"HA!! This is awesome!" Sena exclaimed. Everyone was eating tonight, even the poor people and definately the children in the town. "This is how we should always end the day!!"

"Give up for Sena and her crew!! For freeing us!!" A villager yelled, causing a round of agreement to ring out. Sena grinned taking the pats on her back. It was nice to get some praise for doing good. "From now on if you guys need anything, or just a place to rest Goldberi will always be a place that will welcome you!!" Another male shouted raising his ale. "Yeah!" "Right!" "They'll always be welcomed!!"

Sena felt happiness swell inside of her, and a wide grin passed over her face, "Thank you all!! And I promise that me and the others will always keep this island safe! For as long as we live this Island is under the protection of the Wolf Fang Pirates!!" Sena exclaimed to the entire taveren finally giving her crew a name. From now on they were the Wolf Fang Pirates. Everyone cheered and another round of drinks and Goldberis were distributed.

[Kyng's Old Account]

Vince missed these festivities, however, as he was enjoying the city's bliss. He walked through the streets, many people partying and cheering him as he waved back at them. But h didn't share their happiness. He walked down the shallow incline that lead to the port, his hands in his pockets, his head somewhere else. 'This mask has caused me nothing but burden. And now, it must be destroyed.'

As he stood before the port, the sea breezed gently brushing through his deep and long hair, he smiled and walked up on tho the pier. Vince then took a deep breath and held the mask over the edge. Then he said 'Farewell, old friend.' as he dropped it into the sea...but it didn't leave his hands. He never had let go of it. 'I told you,I'm part of you! You'll never be rid of me for the rest of your life!' Vince sighed, believing that it would have ended then, but no. Then he sat down at the edge and looked over at the sea. "One day I'll be freed finally of this burden, or one day it shall be my gallows." He smiled at this, because he knew even if he died, he wouldn't have to bear this wicked curse around with him anymore. Then he boarded the ship and took out his painting equipment and began painting another oceanic image. But he stopped and picked up his Devil Fruit imbued brush and created marvelous dolphins of shimmering white which danced in the sea, the water's moisture stopping them from drying. "My allies can live as long as the wish in the sea, but dry land is where they ultimately persih." Then he began panting, the canvas with white dolphins leaping from the water, sparkling under the moon's light.

Then he had finished. "Aphrodite's Moon." he said, naming his masterpiece as he left it to dry, taking his equipment back aboard the ship. Then he sat down at the edge once again, only to be acompanied by a young woman. [i]"Excuse me, but you're that..." [/i]"Yes, please take a seat my dear." which she did, looking at Vince whilst herested his head into his hands whilst gazing upon the horizon. [i]"Is something the matter?" [/i]she asked him. Vince let out a sigh as he asked "My dear, does your soul so tender know of any true dark sin, one it may never part with?" The woman was entranced by his voice and stuttered as she attempted to speak. Vince chukled as he said "I'm burdened with a curse. Do you know anyone who may be able to help me?" Then she blushed as she replied [i]"Umm, no, I'm sorry." [/i]Vince smiled as he said "It's fine. At least I know it is under control whilst it remains with me." The woman then leaned over to Vince suggestively and asked [i]"What's the most beautiful thing you can see, Mr Leonard?" [/i]Vince smiled as he looked upon the ocean. "The vast blue's grace is majestic, rather unmatchable as it's ever flowing grace remains as the tide draws it back." Then he held her and and said "I call her Isabelle, but her beauty is incomparable to your's my dear." He then looked back at the ship and said "I'd like to paint your portrait, to capture your beauty and alow it to last the unjust trials of life, stress and other misfortunes."

Vince then lit a couple of candles to provide the light he needed to see his subject, who was posing nude upon a bed. "Magnificent, do not be ashamed of your body my dear." and he began, colors coming together which then ultimately formed yet another blessing of artwork. Then he asked "What is your name?" which she replied [i]"Anna." [/i]"Anna, a beautiful name. One day, my dear, this will feature in my gallery of magnificent arts. Thank you." but Anna had different thoughts in mind, pulling Vince onto the bed. Vince ultimately smiled and said "Are you sure?" which followed by Anna nodding and Vince blowing out the candles.

[Jake the Sage]

The battle had been over for quite some time now. Since then many of the crew went their separate ways, for now, to enjoy the festivities how ever they pleased. Vince in a manner unlike his normal self slinked away from the spotlight and the swooning women to be alone while Sena remained at the pub the group had first arrived in. The shouts of people as Sena promised their protection gave Hermit a smile as he laid atop the roof, listening to the conversations and enjoying the midnight air by himself. For once he was content yet that content did not last long when a violent pain coursed through his body. Rushing to a sitting up position he clutched his chest as the hot iron stab of pain shook his entire frame. Breathing heavily, sweat appearing on his brow, he finally recovered from this latest episode. Standing up Hermit walked to the end of the roof, hopped off, and unleashed his powers to fly towards the ocean; he was not impatient, but instead was simply using the excess of his Devil Fruit powers.

[Birkeland]

Dogomo had skipped the party, finding himself alone within the freed town. Though normally lively, the heavy warrior had taken as many opportunities as he had to rest. After two grueling months of servitude and combat, he finally was able to sleep peacefully. His back was leaning against the rubble of the building Sina had destroyed while they were fighting. Occasionally he would stir from his rest to watch the starry skies or look out to the sea. In the morning he would depart from the island along with the others as a member of the Wolf Fang Pirates, but for now he was just another tourist on Goldberri Island.

Dogomo found a single thought pestering him as he rest. Being alone, he could speak his thoughts aloud without being questioned. "I am still not strong enough. I was not able to defeat that woman, nor protect this island alone. Though now that I have friends and goals, maybe that will change in time. There are many places I wish to see. And people to meet. And training to be done. Tomorrow will be a good day." Goldberri Island would forever be one of the best and worst memories Dogomo would ever have. The warrior gained a smile as he reflected on his time there. "I never had a chance to taste a goldberri myself. Like this island, it is probably bittersweet." He chuckled to himself as he once again nodded off, dreaming of the adventures that awaited him and the others once they set sail.

[Hotaru987]

The nights festivities continued and it was well into the morning before everyone fell asleep. Most of the people fell asleep where they were, Sena being one of them. She laid on one of the tables smiling happily, and resting peacefully. There were others in the bar as well that had fallen asleep, some of them being children. The sun eventually rose, signifying a new day. The first day of the people's libiration from the cold hearted, and unfair Marines that used to rule over their lands. Sena and her crew were given anything they could possibly need for the next leg of their journey, before hitting Louge Town. The last place on teir journey before they crossed into the Grand Line. They were also given a larger vessle. It was one of the ships that they used to haul the Goldberi Cargo on. What little possessions that were in their small boat was moved intot he much larger one.

Every person had their own room now, with Sena of course taking the largest room claiming it the Captain's quarters. Pretty much the entire town was there to see Sena and the others off, but before they could sail away an old man walked up to Sena.

"You are the captain of this fine crew right?" He asked. The man was huched over so much he seemed to be at a 90 degree angle. He used a walked to get around, and in his other hand was a brown, rolled up parchment.

"Why yes I am."

He nodded and held out his hand, "Then I want you to have this." She stared at the parchment in question but took it none the less, "What is it?"

"Believe it or not, I used to be a pirate a long time ago. I sailed across the seas with one of the most feared pirate crews, and in our journies we came across this map." Hearing that it was a map, Sena opened it up but was disappointed when she saw it was only half of the map. Seeing my disappointed face the old man chuckled, "Yes we had the same expression. Sadly the map was ripped in two and through all of our travels we could not find the other half."

"Then why give it to me?" Sena asked, "If you guys couldn't find it then what makes you think we can?"

Again the man laughed, "I have faith in this generation of pirates. I know you'll be able to succeed where we could not. If you do manage to find the other half of the map, it is said to lead you to an Island that only appears once every 100 years. It stays around for 5 days before mysterously vanishing again. All those trapped on that island vanish along with it, but time on that island is non existant. You will never age as long as you stay on that island."

"Whats on it?"

"I don't know."

Sena sighed and looked at the map. At the top it said [b]'Log P-' [/b]And after that she couldn't tell because thats where it was ripped. Sena smiled, "Well thank you."

"One other thing. Take care of Dogomo for us. He always tried to be good to us, and I know he will be a valubale member of your crew and friend." Sena grinned, "Of course I will! I always take care of my family!" They both shared a smile before he walked back to the group of towns people and Sena ran onto their new ship. There were shouts of farewell as they began to sail off, and Sena waved back at them enthusiastically. When the island was too far away to see, Sena turned around to face her 3 crew members.

"Alright crew! Next stop Louge Town! And then THE GRAND LINE!!!"

[Kyng's Old Account]

Vince let out a sigh as he said "Ms. Sena, do you even know in which direction we're to be heading in in order to reach this destination?". After taking in a deep breath of the fine and fresh air he said "I do appreciate the new ship, my masterpieces will now have a resting place, but it is a shame Dogomo will not be joining us. Alas, he is a great ally and his aid will produce a magnificent atmosphere into my artwork." Suddenly he heard a bunch of cries at the edge of his ship, his fangirls, in which he bade them tata after serenading them with his intricate manner and silver tongue. "Ahh, it's good to be back on the seas once more!" Vince cheered as he spun on the deck in glee looking at the beautiful whit eclouds gracefully floating in the blue sky above them. "Truly we are guarenteed a wonderful day!"

Vince then walked into his room and took out a map, then returning and showing it to Sena. "Louge Town shouldn't be too far, so long as we stay on a direct route and avoid trouble Ms. Sena." He said to his captain as he looked up at the horizon with a promising smile. Then he took Sena's hand and began to dance with herbegan speaking rhythmical, like a song:

[center]♪♫ Avast me hearties, young to old, we seek treasures afoot, silver and gold! ♫♪
♪♫ Diamonds and rubies, saphires and pearls, stunning marvels to boys and girls. ♫♪
♪♫ However it's true, wherever we go, we always leave after putting a show, ♫♪
♪♫ of drama and excitement, thrill and fear, always escaping before Death comes near. ♫♪
♪♫ Adventures await us upon the blue, Ms. Sena we have our faith in you, ♫♪
♪♫ to lead us to victory, to Nike's glory, and hopefully avoiding things a little too gorey. ♫♪
♪♫ But we are all valiant, powerful and brave! None shall compete, lest they seek their graves! ♫♪
♪♫ Destiny's my mistress, adventures my passion. We discover all this in a Piratey fashion! ♫♪
♪♫ We wander the seas with all our might, in hopes we'll find one day or night, ♫♪
♪♫ the treasures and joys in all of our hearts, The Wolf Fang Pirates, 'till death do we part! ♫♪ [/center]
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And with a soft laugh he said "Lets go!"[/left]

[Jake the Sage]

Hermit had finished lowering his ki level throughout the night by committing in numerous physical activities. Even with the loud attacks it had been masked beautifully by the fire works of the previous night, leaving him to his own self until daybreak. Now aboard the larger ship he was surprised to see that the people of this tiny island was giving their all for the pirate crew, giving them everything they could need and also granting them a larger ship. Sena and Vince had gotten in a fight over the largest cabin, Sena winning stating it was the Captain's Quarters, yet Hermit didn't care much about it; he was more than content to sleep a top the crow's nest again, through rain or sleet.

As the ship set sail with the calm winds Hermit, in an uncharacteristic moment, began slowly [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCAIY5n1hPA"]singing[/url]; though his voice was blocked by the winds so no other could hear him.

"Yohohoho, Yohohoho!
Yohohoho, Yohohoho!
Yohohoho, Yohohoho!
Yohohoho, Yohohoho!

Binksu no sake wo, todokeni yuku yo
Umikaze kimakase namimakase
Shio no mukou de, yuhi wo sawagu
Sora nya wao kaku tori no uta

Sayonara minato,
tsumugi ni sata yo
DON to ichou utao,
funade no uta
Kinpa-ginpa mo, shibuki ni kaete
Oretachi yuku so, umi no kagiri

Binksu no sake wo, todokeni yuku yo
Warera kaizoku, umi wateku
Nami wo makura ni, negura wa fune yo
Honi hatani, ketateru wa dokuro

Arashi ga kita so, senri no sora ni
Nami ga odoru yo, DRAMA narase
Okubyou kazi ne, fukakerya saigo
Asu no asasho
Ga nai ya nashi

Yohohoho, Yohohoho!
Yohohoho, Yohohoho!
Yohohoho, Yohohoho!
Yohohoho, Yohohoho!

Binksu no sake wo,
todokeni yuku yo
Kyuoka asu ka, toyoi no yume
Te wo furu kage ni, mou aenai yo
Nani wo kuyo kuyo, asu mo tsukuyo

Binksu no sake wo, todokeni yuku yo
DON to icho utao, unaba no uta
Douse dare demo, utsuka wa hone yo
Hate nashi ate nashi,
waraiba nashi

Yohohoho, Yohohoho!
Yohohoho, Yohohoho!
Yohohoho, Yohohoho!
Yohohoho, Yohohoho!"

[Birkeland]

Aboard their new ship, Dogomo looked out to the island that once sheltered him. When he had first arrived, they were wary of him as they were the marines. His original offers of service were rejected by the famished citizens. After countless bouts of determination and suffering of his own, they had come to tolerate and enjoy his company. As he thought on how they suffered while he forced himself to turn a blind eye, tears ran down his face. Sadness combined with happiness as he bid farewell to Goldberri Island. "Goodbye townspeople of Goldberri Island! I am sorry I could not liberate you sooner! But you are in better hands now! Thank you for all you have done and may you be free to carry out your own justice and peace!"

The heavy warrior waved them off and returned to the others, more specifically Sena. As she was the Captain and he a born soldier, Dogomo had personally sworn himself to being her bodyguard. He would always keep himself a few feet behind her and guard the door of the room she was in. But that would be put on hold while they enjoyed themselves at sea or on her orders. Dogomo smiled to himself as Sena and Vince danced about the ship, singing themselves in joy. The warm feeling brought himself to sing as well, though to himself.

Arittakeno yume o kakiatsume
sagashi mono sagashini yuku no sa ONE PIECE
[i]Gathering up all of our dreams[/i]
[i]Going to search for our desires -- One Piece[/i]

rashinban nante jyutai no moto
netsu ni ukasare kaji o toru no sa
[i]Compasses only cause delays[/i]
[i]Filled with excitement, I take the helm[/i]

HOKORI ka butteta takara no chizu mo
tashikameta no nara densetsu jyanai!
[i]If we can prove the dusty old treasure map,[/i]
[i]Then it's not a legend anymore![/i]

kojin teki na arashi wa dareka no
BIORHYTHM nokkatte
omoi sugose ba ii
[i]It's alright if our personal problems[/i]
[i]Get on someone else's nerves[/i]
[i]Because we think about them too much[/i]

arittakeno yume o kakiatsume
sagashi mono sagashini yuku no sa
POCKET no COIN, soreto
YOU WANNA BE MY FRIEND?
WE ARE, WE ARE ON THE CRUISE! WE ARE!
[i]Gathering up all of our dreams[/i]
[i]And going to search for our desires[/i]
[i]A coin in the pocket, and[/i]
[i]You wanna be my friend?[/i]
[i]We are, we are on the cruise! We are![/i]

His singing trailed off while made his way to the helm; one arm behind him, and one on the helm.

[Hotaru987]

Sena laughed happily as Vince grabbed her hand and danced around the deck together. She couldn't believe everything that had happened only yesterday. They came to a new island, fought pirates, marines libarated the entire Island, got a new ship and a new crewmate! It was all in all one of their best adventions so far. Sena wasn're sure how long her and Vince danced around the deck, btu she did know when it was time to eat because she was starving. Now she wasn't exactly a chef, but her mother did show her a few tricks in the kitchen in hopes that when she got married she would at least be able to cook for her husband.

She looked in their new kitchen and laughed a bit nervously.Every cabinant, and the fridge was packed with Goldberries "Guess we're having the Goldberrie platter tonight!" She said before emmersing herself from the kitchen. After some minutes passed all sorts of delicious smells were coming from the kitchen. Though it smelled different to every single person on the ship. To be honest, since the Goldberries already tasted good without anything done to them, all Sena really did was try to give them a different appearance, and add a small amount of spices to give it a slightly different taste. She didn't let anyone enter the new kitchen until she was finished cooking, and when she was she set the table and then called everyone into kitchen where there was also a circular wooden table with exactly 4 chairs around it. On the table was a pot filled with Goldberrie soup, Goldberrie shaed potatoe fries, Goldberries chopped up and placed in a salad, and even Goldberries that were fried.

"OK! There you guys go!" Sena said gesturing to the table, "We should really get a chef."

[Kyng's Old Account]

Vince looked upon the gleeming dish and took a taste of it. "Mmm, delicious as I anticipated. Well done Ms. Sena, brava!" He said as he took his pace to savour the delicious juices bathe in his mouth. It was magnificent and very delicious, though Vince knew after the Goldberries were gone they would have to resort to good old fashioned cooking. Vince was an okay chef, but far from an master. As he finished the small portion on his plate he wiped his lips clean with a napkin and said "Ms. Sena, I don't suppose I could paint your portrait sometime, could I?"

Vince then stood up and cleared his throat before continuing "If I recall upon when you met me back in my home town, I believe I seeked to paint the portrait of my inspiration. And I recall upon bestowing this title unto you Ms. Sena." Then he walked over to the railings of the ship and looked over them into the water. He then continued to speak to Sena, louder so she could here. "Ms. Sena, I think you'll become a wonderful person. I don't know which direction your life will head in, but I want to capture your very soul onto a canvas." Then he came back inside and said "My sweet petal, I promised to be there for you. Your mother made me sware on my life, yet I would have done so willingly. You're a wonderful, graceful and beautiful young woman Ms. Sena, and not just that, you've became a Captain of a...well, certain bunch of people, to form a wonderful Crew." Then he took a glass of wine and a glass of water, placing it in Sena's hand saying "A toast to our wonderful Captain!"

[Birkeland]

Dogomo finished his song as the others gathered around for food. The heavy warrior was famished and couldn't wait for his next meal. Unfortunately, he eager smile was put down when he saw what there was to be had: goldberries. Their connection to Goldberri Island, where his most recent hardships were faced, was too much to stomach. Dogomo picked up a goldberri slice from a salad and took a small bite, the taste bitter and unpleasant to him. "S-Sorry Captain Sena, but I must decline. It is not you or your cooking, only my own taste buds." Vince soon stood up to deliver a heart-felt speech to Sena, following with, "A toast to our wonderful Captain!". The warrior nodded with his own raised glass, replying, "Aye!".

[Hotaru987]

Sena looked down in embaressment, "You guys dont have to toast to me." She said. The rest of the night passed with everyone sleeping in their new and more comfortable rooms. The slow rocking of the boat lulled Sena to sleep, the swaying reminding her of when her mother would rock and sing her to sleep as a child. The night passed and soon morning came. Somehow the boat remained on course to Lougetown, and off in the distance Louge Town could be seen growing larger and larger. Sena awoke sometime in the morning around 9 am. She wasn't a morning person, and thus instead of getting up she just grabbed her covers and covered her face from the ligth coming through her window.

~~~~~~~

Louge Town; the most famous island in the world, known for being both the birthplace and death of the infamous Gold D. Rodger. It is also the first stop for those daring pirates that wish to enter the Grand Line. Marine officials, civilians and pirates walked all around. As long as the pirates didn't cause any trouble they were normally left alone, but the second trouble started the Pirates were either told to leave or arrested on the spot. There were three different Marine bases just in this town, but due to the this place being a hotspot for very violent pirate crews it was needed to keep the peace.

Most of the pirates ventured into bars, brothels, or even circled around the scaffold that took Gold Rodger's life. All of them with hopes of obtaining One Piece, whether it be for greed, power or maybe a more noble reason. Among the group of pirates staring up at the structure was a young boy around 18 years old. He sported a large grin on his face, and a black and white checkerboard bandana around his left bicept. On his sides were two revolvers in black gun holsters. His clothes considted of an unuttoned white shirt and a bright red shirt underneith, along with deep blue pants. Spiked red hair sat atop of his head, and a gold ring around his right thumb. The boy looked around his grin falling to a thoughtful expression, "I wonder where she's at. She never could get anywhere in time."

"Big brother." The boy looked down to see an 8 year old girl. She wore a plain black dress, and had blond hair in two cute pigtails. In her left arm was a teddy bear that looked as though it was in a fire. The girl had blue eyes, but for some reason something seemed off about her. There didn't seem to be that much emotion in her voice or face, however, there did seem to be a small flicker of something that passed through her eyes when the young man smiled at her. Feature wise there didn't seem to be any resemblance between the two, telling that there was no blood relation between them.

"What is it Rika?"

The young girl, now named Rika, held out her hand, "I would like some ice cream. Take me there please." The boy sighed, and placed one hand behind his head, "I really think you should cut back on the sweets. It's not healthy you know." Rika's facial expression didn't change. She only stared at him with her hand out waiting for him to grab it.

"Oh alright!" The boy grinned, "That air head probably isn't anywhere near here anyway! Let's go get some ice cream!" He took her hand and they both left to find a place that sold ice cream.

[Jake the Sage]

Seeing Louge Town growing in the distance the strange sensation of discomfort welled up inside Hermit as his eyes remained locked on the port docks. He had been to this place a long time before, back when he was a foolish lad scrounging out even the most pathetic of existences after he had learned of his sister's death. Back then he was like a hot iron, whenever the lightest thing struck him sparks flew in every direction with no rationality or concern. He had been forced to flee without any information and it cost him years of trekking around to get what he needed to know. Pulling the hood of his cloak down he knew that there was a good chance old ghosts still haunted this town for him.

[Kyng's Old Account]

The red mist shrouded his mind again and Vince awoke, sweat on his forehead and panting for air deserately, the Scarlet Terror would never allow him a night's rest again. "Any curse is better than this one." He said as he looked to his right, seeing the mask that stared into his soul. Suddenly he felt lightheaded. "Wh-" And Vince collapsed into his soft bed, the mask still somehow looking at him, as if it was watching him. Vince was muttering in his sleep "Leave...leave me...alone...leave...please...alone...", his head shaking side to side as the mask's look fixed upon the man, the sadistic laugh over and over in Vince's head.

[Devack]

Leon awoke from a nap on a bench, then he looked around seeing if there was any thing to do. He sat up and pulling his blade out of the ground. Leon walked over to a stand that was selling fish, and bought three baked fish. He went to the shore to eat, when a marine came up behind him. The marine said " \What are you doing here?" Leon turned around and said, "I'm eating so leave me alone," As he spat in the marines face. The marine pulled a gun on him and said, " I hate pirates more than I hate to be you right now pirate." Leon put down his fish and picked up his sword, as he stood up he said, "If i was a pirate I would have kill you already." Leon kicked the gun out of the marines hand. Just then Leon looked off the shore and saw a boat comeing. As he was destracted by the boat, the marine escaped. Leon returned to eating his fish. Leon didn't care that the marine had got away. Leon finished his fish and started back to town to see if he can find out who and what was comming in to the docks today.

[Birkeland]

Dogomo woke from his sleep as the sun's rays beamed through the ship. The heavy warrior stretched his limbs as he muscled his body up and out of bed. Quickly changing into his uniform, Dogomo began his morning patrol of the ship. Each morning he would inspect his quarters as well as the others to ensure that nothing was amiss. With all said and good, he walked to the helm of the ship and took in the sights of the nearby coast. Louge Town drew near as the ship seemed to be drawn to it, guided by an otherworldly presence. By morning, Sena and Vince remained in bed while Hermit was awake and keeping to himself. Dogomo took a deep breath and called out to his crew. "Atten~tion! We have arrived at Louge Town!" his voice rang through the once silent halls of the ship. [i]A most dangerous and risky town, yet it holds excitement and wonder as well. I feel that both fortune and misfortune will follow us this day...[/i]

[Hotaru987]

"Noooo~!....Five more minutes..." Sena groaned out rolling in her bed only to find the floor of her room face first. "....Ow...." Came her muffled reply. She sat up, a groggy look on her face from only just waking up. The sound of Dogomo's voice seemed to continously echo inside of her room, and a few seconds later she jumped to her feet, eyes wide and a grin on her face, "We're in Louge town!?!" Sena dashed around her room, gathering her clothes and then took a shower. In record time she was skidding to a stop right next to Dogomo. "Alright! Let's go!" Sena exclaimed happily pointing a finger towards the awaiting town. "Where's Vincent?"

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"This ice cream is very delicious." The young girl, Rika, stated an indifferent expression on her face. She sat at a small circle table, her feet swinging slightly as she wasn't yet tall enough to reach the floor. In front of her was a fairly large bowl of chocolate, and vinilla ice cream. Across from her sat the young man from earlier, leaning back in the chair, with one arm haning off the back and the other in his lap. He was looking out of store a placid look on his face.

"I'm glad you like it." He replied half-heartedly.

Rika observed his behavior for a while. "Is something bothering your big brother?"

The boy didn't answer right away, but soon faced Rika smiling. "Naw, nothing really. Just keeping a look out for the marines here. I don't want them messing up our meeting or anything. We have to lay low, but sadly thanks to a certain someone in our crew I doubt that will be possible for too long."

Rika nodded, the thought of the loud and boastful female in their crew. With her it was only a matter of time before she got into a fight and drew the attention of the marines towards them, and after what happened in the town two islands away, the last thing they needed was the attention of the marines here. "Now I can see your cause for worry...Mizuki is not...One who understands the concept of being inconspicuous."

"Exactly." The young man said. "Hopefully my old friend will get here soon."

"Who is she exactly?"

The guy grinned, "Don't worry I'm sure you'll like her. She's kind of an air head, and is pretty gullible most of the time, but her heart is in the right place. She's my best friend, and I would trust her with my life any day." Rika nodded, watching the smile come to his face as he thought about his childhood days with this female friend of his.

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"Sir! We have intel that the Red Wave Pirates are on the island!!" A young marine exclaimed to the middle-aged man sitting in front of one of the desk. The man's eyes widened and he leaned forward, slamming his hands on the mahogony desk in front of him.

"Is this true!?!! When!? How long!!"

"It seems they have been on the island for at least a day now sir."
"AND WHY AM I JUST NOW HEARING ABOUT THIS!!!!?"

The marine faultered, "Um...I d-don't know sir.."

The man growled, clenching his fist so tightly that his knuckles turned white, "I want you to find every single one of them, and arrest them!!"
The young marine snapped his feet together, his left hand at side and gave a salute with his right hand, "YES SIR!!" He executed an erect about face and dashed out of the office to pass the news.

[Kyng's Old Account]

Through the crimson nightmare, Dogomo's voice shattered Vince's illusional state and brought him to reality, the man waking up with an agonising headache, thumping the back of his mind again and again. He wiped his sleep filled eyes and stretched his arms as he let out a yawn. "We must have arrived, I pressume." The nobleman said softly as he got out of his bed and collected his elegant clothing before hitting the showers, washing his volumesque dirty blonde hair. "This nightmare...when will it stop...why can't I make it stop..." He said to himself with a depressed tone before srying off and dressing, walking out to the three crew mates just as Sena asked of his whereabouts. "I'm here, Ms. Sena. And that is quite odd of you. I don't recall the last time you addressed me as Vincent, it must have been when we first met."

Then he flicked his locks as he walked off board, greeted by many fans and charming them away, before waving to Sena and Dogomo. "I need to see someone, it's a long due task and it's been paid." he beckoned as he turned away from the two and looking at the blood stained letter, the target he had killed a while back's blood and his own used to seal the deal, the Terror's sadistic mannerism. A single tear rolled from his eye as he knew what he needed to do next. He had to place on the mask.

And so, rummaging through his rucksack, he found the cursed thing, it's voice already whispering in his head. "I'm...so sorry." He said to no-one in general as the mask was placed onto his face, his eyes becoming slightly bloodshot as is voice became filled with vain. "And so, the Terror's mark shall be left. My payment is due, so now it is the time to collect my debt in coash or blood." and the wicked assassin sprinted off deep into the alleys of the town until he found a specific building with a red skull marked across it's back.

Entering, the guards drew their weapons, but soon recoiled as they spotted who it was. And an old man in a throne-esque like chair sat in the center of the dimly lighten room as The Scarlet Terror tossed the letter, it span sharply and landed in the old man's wrinkly hands. "Is it done, Terror?" he asked with his frail, cold voice, only to be responed by the sadistic meoldy that was the Scarlet Terror's voice. "Yes, I killed him a while back now. And I want my money." Then the old man smiled as he revealed the huge sum of gold behind him. Dobloons, crowns, goblets, the works, all golden. "Now, I will gladly give this to a man..." the old man said as two guards approached the assassin. "...who can live!" and the guards brought down their axes, only to reveal no target. Above them, the Terror had claws equiped to each knuckle, and sprung down onto tem, puncturing them from above. The old man frowned as the Terror's maniacal laugh shook his very being. "Now, my pay?" "Fine, it's there."

[Birkeland]

Dogomo greeted Sena as she approached him with Vincent soon to arrive. Her cheery voice brought a smile to his face, while Vincent's expression made him worry. Going on ahead, he left the heavy warrior and Sena alone on deck as they waited for Hermit. Dogomo hadn't had much time to spend with the Wolf Fang Pirates on a personal level. After their encounter on Goldberri Island, they kept to their own business with each other while he accepted some solitude. Today was going to be the day that he would try to spend some time getting to know everyone. When Vincent had abruptly left, it reminded him of this goal.

Dogomo saluted Sena before beginning to talk. "Captain Sena. I, Dogomo, will escort you into town so as to ensure your, understandably unneeded, protection. I am honored to serve you as much as I am needed." In his head, he was already planning the day's events. They would travel around town, go to the famed Gold Roger's execution site, gather supplies, and so on. However, a strange thought entered his mind as an eery wind picked up. Normally bright skies looked dark and foreboding to him, along with a what sounded like voices. The sensation quickly ended as soon as it came. "Captain Sena..." he said hesitantly, "if I may speak freely. I have an ominous feeling about this town. I cannot explain it, but it feels as though I am sensing the presence of strong forces within. They feel even as strong, perhaps even moreso, than the presence of the Black Beak Pirates who we were soundly defeated by previously. A word of warning is all." The heavy warrior ended speaking his mind and bowed, returning to his position a few feet behind his Captain.

[ANBU]

Kazuya stood on the deck of his ship as they arrived at Logue Town Kazuya seeming excited though looking around carefully making sure that they were completely safe before he walked below deck to wake any sleeping up with a loud "We've Arrived!" which echoed through the hall below deck. "So.. Logue Town the Place where the King of Pirates was born and died.. from here we will move on closer to becoming the Pirate King and his crew" he then said excited about such a thing as he head towards the edge of the boat to secure it in the dock and get off of it.

Kenshin awoke to a loud voice the voice then echoing as he slowly sat up hgaving falled asleep at his workbench and gotten some of the designs for his newest weapon on his cheek. Kenshin then slowly got up before beginning to walk towards deck to stretch his legs and find out more about this place having heard little of other towns and cities during his young life and this one seemed much larger than his was.

ooc: pulled an all nighter so the post is only bout 7 lines.. (730am..)

[Hotaru987]

Sena simply laughed at Dogomo, "You don't have to act so formal Dogomo. We're all family here." She said, but he still seemed determined to act as her personal bodyguard. The story of his past came to mind, and Sena assumed he was used to being the protector so she just went along with it. Besides it would be cool to have a bodyguard. Made her feel important. Sena giggled to herself at her thought, before Dogomo leaned in and whispered. He didn't get a good feeling from the town, and he felt a dangerous threat, equal or even stronger than the Black Beak Pirates. That caught Sena's attention quickly. "Seriously?" Her next reaction was completely the opposite of what a normal person would do, but then again Sena isn't a normal person. She was the one who was determined to become the King of pirates, and claim One Piece. "Then I say we meet them head on! Those dirty low down pirates wont beat us again!!"

"And I'd like to see what he say's about my ship now." She muttered angrily under her breath. "Let's find them and then kick their butts!!"

A few seconds passed before she realized something, "Actually...We should probably avoid fighting on this Island. We might get caught with all the marines here." Sena faced Hermit, "Will you be joining us? Or will you go your own way?" She wished that Vince didn't have buisness to attend to. She was hoping to share this first step with her entire crew, but Sena wasn't going to be selfish and force them to if they had other things to do.

While waiting for Hermit to respond she looked over the town, "I wonder if they had made it here yet...It's been almost a month since we last saw each other..."

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"Ugh, you dam* b*tch!" A roughed up, large and muscular male exclaimed wiping blood from the corners of his mouth. He glared at the female in front of him, surrounded by fallen men, much the same as the first man. In his right hand he held a large blade, big enough to easily cleave the small woman in two. However the woman, didn't seem scared nor worried. She simply smirked,

"Is that anyway to speak to a lady?" She teased, leaning on the long, lean wooden staff in her possession. On either ends of the staff was a metal part, about an inch long.

"You stupid hag!! I'll kill you!!" The man exclaimed running towards the girl, his sword over his head. The girl's black bangs covered her eyes, and her grip on her staff tightened considerably. In a litteral flash the girl smashed the metal part of her staff against the man's head sending him flying towards the wall, and creating a large hole in the wall. The girl glared at him with a large tickmark on her forehead, holding her fist up, "I AM NOT A HAG!! I AM A BEAUTIFUL WOMAN BY THE NAME OF MIZUKI HACK!! REMEMBER IT AND FEAR IT!"

Mizuki exclaimed at the top of her lungs, before stalking out of the bar a pissed off look still on her face.

(ANBU have you crew walking by this bar during all this commotion.)

[Jake the Sage]

< Sorry I've been waiting to be addressed directly (^^) >

Hermit had kept his eyes gazing forward, steeling them as his mind began being tortured by memories he had long since attempted to seal away. He was so engrossed in his own past that he couldn't see the world as it was at present around him. People passed by, but only as memories and those who physically stood there now could not be heard; as was the case with Sena. She could make her attempts to speak to him but, even if he did speak, and that was rare, he had no way of hearing her.

Slowly rising from his perch on the Crow's nest he began being lead by the same horrible memories, stepping off the nest into midair before blasting off with his powers to land on the shore. He had returned to the mission he had failed at so long ago, repeating it in futility even now. If he wasn't stopped it would undoubtedly cause problems . . .