[IC] One Piece: Tales of a Lost Era

[Blaze Gamma]

With a flick of his wrist, the marine captain raised his saber to parry the thrust. "You're stubborn... You can say there's no need for words, but I'm offering you a chance to actually put your skills to good use. I observed your movements through the base since you followed me from outside. Someone with your talents shouldn't waste them sneaking around or living as a criminal... You should use them to aid those around you who aren't so blessed." He explained, swinging for Abagail's neck with the flat of his weapon.

[Jangel13]

Angelo smiled at the man letting him finish talking about a supposed deal of surrendering in turn for working for them but Angelo just couldn't do it, slaving away day after day fighting and dying for someone so high up the totem pole that you would never even see the mans face. Angelo wants the freedom that comes from being criminal he wants to be the man that will redefine gun slinging forever and that wont happen under some navy dogs boot. Angelo knew that while their were only two of them they had skill that much Angelo could tell considering how well the swordswoman aimed the sword exactly for his shoulder and only missing by a few inches and while he has no clue about the abilities of the gunslinger that didn't mean Angelo wasn't better at him. Still to fight this one would be risky especially if their would be a hundred other marines coming in only a few moments. how about I make a bet with you? I take you both on two on one or one on one if you believe its more honorable and if I loose I will stay a captive and accept execution with a smile on my face. But if I win you need to let me and the woman who is trying to spring me off scot free with a 1 day head start before you can come chasing us? Angelo said not wanting to work for anyone but that woman and if he lost he would probably die in the fight anyway, at least this way he will have a chance to get out of here scot free....if they were betting men...

[malmshodes]

With a flick of his wrist, the marine captain raised his saber to parry the thrust. "You're stubborn... You can say there's no need for words, but I'm offering you a chance to actually put your skills to good use. I observed your movements through the base since you followed me from outside. Someone with your talents shouldn't waste them sneaking around or living as a criminal... You should use them to aid those around you who aren't so blessed." He explained, swinging for Abagail's neck with the flat of his weapon.

@BlazeGamma

"Sure I can, and I'll say it again. There's no need for words." Abigail didn't fight against the parry. She moved her wrists so that the momentum of the counter was used for a forwards slash of her own. "What do you think I'm doing?" Abigail didn't bother to stop that attack with her sword, but leaned back so the weapons sailed over her head. While this was happening, she leveled her sword's tip at the man's thigh and thrusts it forward. "What better way to help the unblessed than destroy the vary foundation which causes them to live such lives?"

[TalijaKey]

It was Koja who hold back a laugh at the young mans words. '' You think you are that important?'' He shock his head. Mlata continued to speak instead of his friend.

''Really? execution with a smile on your face? I offered you to live and work for us but I see for you that is worse than death. '' Mlata looked up and pointed to the top of the building and pointed to a metal pigeon that would spin in the direction of the wind. ''Shot it down for 60 min, after that set me a target if I miss you get your self and that woman 120 min.''

''That is if Rexx dont kill her and you if he wants.'' Koja interrupted seeing the glint in his friends. He wanted a skill challenge more than a fight. He placed his sword in the shelter and moved to lean against the wall. His wound on the shoulder stringed but he ignored the pain. It wasnt a bad wound to worry about.

[Jangel13]

Angelo looked up and smiled at the thought, a pigeon that swung with the wind. It was almost to easy, Angelo quickly started to look at it then he got ready, when he felt the pigeon was settled in a single direction Angelo then took 3 shots. The first two were aimed at the skinny metal stick holding the bird to its position but the amazing thing was that Angelo had hit the screw that kept it together twice making it completely fall out and the third shot was in case she wanted to confirm it wasn't just old or some other excuse that Angelo got a perfect shot hitting its head dead center. Angelo then proceeded to grab some paint and color the end of one of his guns red and he gently pressed the tip to his chest an inch away from his heart then when he removed the gun it showed a small bulls eye aimed near his heart and Angelo gently tapped it "this is your target, in 20 minutes"

[TalijaKey]

Mlata liked the way the young man shoot, it was precise and sure. He must have trained a lot plus have a natural eagle eye. He was grinning ready to show his own skill only to have his smile slowly dropping off his face as the stubbornes of the boy showed.

''You arent getting 20 minutes.... 2 minutes start running. '' He hated the idea, but really Angelo or how ever was the others name must have a death wish. ''Time starts now.'' During this time Koja watched them. He will join the fight, knowing his friend well enough, the sword man pulled his sword and just gently tapped the tip against the earth counting for himself the time.

[malmshodes]

The blade went true and found its mark. It wasn't a vital spot so the man wasn't going to die any time soon, but it was deep enough in the fleshy part of the Captain's massive leg to comfortably say the fight was over. That's what Abigail thought as she saw blood start to squirt where steel and flesh fused into one. Of course she was wrong though, the man had plenty of fight left in him, evident by the fact his arm pulled back and flashed towards her, smashing its way into her gut. I went down only so much before her stomach muscles were able to stop the limb from going through her.

All that force just couldn't be stopped. It wasn't just a matter of finding something that wasn't going to yield and calling it quits. It had to go somewhere. It started by lifting the red headed captain off the ground, and then sending her flying through the wall. She didn't release the blade so it came with her, without any protest. A long stream of blood reached out to pull the steel back but it didn't have any strength. Before Abigail released what was happening she hit the wall. It gave first and she continued flying for some time, passing through a few more inefficient stone barriers before she saw the kid and hit something that wasn't as soft as a wall but a lot harder than wood.

She rolled on the ground and shook her head throwing off the daze like a dog shook off water. "HEy kid." She mumbled getting to her feet, adn turning to see what broke her trajectory. "Well at least I got one marine down for the count today." She laughed, and then winced as a hand moved to her side. "Damn that smarts. "

[Jangel13]

Angelo laughed a little seeing his captain come flying through the wall and just land on one of the people he was just dealing with so Angelo went over and helped her up "come on we got 2 hours to get out of here. I hope you have a ship" Angelo said laughing and once he helped her up he started running with her out of the prison which took up 20 minutes considering Angelo had no idea where the front entrance was but at least those guys kept their promise about giving him and his captain the head start they agreed upon...

[TalijaKey]

Mlata was seeing the commotion up ahead, the old man must have smashed the pirate thought the wall again. HIm and Koja did jogged up ahead, just in time to see those two start running. Just as the pirates round around the corner the man who made the hole jumped down. Mlata spoke informing how the boy was sadly hopeless and he couldnt have even think about joining the marines.

Orders were barked and quickly the wounded soldiers were taken to the infirmary. They captain started searching for them himself. It was just under half a hour when re grouping was done and the available soldiers started pouring in town trying to arrest and/or kill the pirates if they resisted.
''You know...''
Mlata started.
'' Yeah.... they do have that feeling around them.''
''We will so be on potato duty if they indeed slip us away.''
''Dont be a pessimist Mlata thats my job. Who knows if they even have a way to get off the island.''

The two stared at each other and gave orders for the marine ships to start preparing to possibly hunt down the pirates on a ship.

[malmshodes]

"Do I have a ship?" Abigail might, but she might not. It was all just a matter on how the die landed, and if there was anyone around who'd be happy with parting with their ship for less than what it was probably worth. "There's a good chance I do." Her hand reached out and grabbed the young man by the shoulder as they crossed into the closest thing that would come to neutral territory. "But it won't be that way." She pointed a thumb to her left. "It'll be this way. So let's go this way." She turned and started moving. "Come on, and don't fall behind because I'm not going to carry you. Mmmm. There's a good chance you won't be left behind, but the best your going to get is dragged along, and there's a lot of rocks, and fine sand around here."

Abigail led them through some winding streets until they came upon an old beat up tavern. "I think this is the place." She stopped and looked hard at the sign above the door "The Escape" for a few seconds before nodding. "I'm pretty sure this is it, nearly close to being almost positive." Without waiting for a reply she hurried in, assuming her new friend would follow close behind.

"Evening." An old man behind the bar said, nodding at his newest guests. He was alone but for a sparse sprinkling of salty dogs, most crowded towards the back. "How's it going? What can I do for you two tonight?" Abigail nodded and took a seat a the bar. "Let's start with a drink, and...." She slapped the counter for a few seconds as if it was a bongo drum. "Do you have rooms for the night?"