It had been a total of five months since Fidel had arrived here on Jaya Island. His time in Mock Town was not the most eventful compared to his entire life, but it made him grow up a bit. He learned that he shouldn’t always say something doesn’t exist just due to never seeing it first hand, that was a foolish thing to do. But, he would not get his hopes up about those things. As if they turned up to not be true frustration and irritation might be what ends up consuming him. Why this is important is because of the destination Fidel and a group of others are to embark on. Hired or already part of this large crew, with a total of three Brigantine ships. Fifty Men and Women of multiple races filled each ship as they sat idly at the docks.

Fidel was, at this particular moment, not at the docks. Rather he was heading down from the forest and into Mock town, behind him was Bill the Bull. A large Goliath of a Man standing at 10ft. Fidel had meet this ex-pirate when he first arrived to Jaya. A argument about the styles of their hair ended up be squished after a few rounds of Ale. You can stay they were the foundations of a new crew. But were not pirates nor did they considers themselves such. That was a chapter in their life they had closed some time ago. As at this time they were technically Revolunaries. Though, Bill’s part was not well known or something found on his wanted poster. Honestly, his connections with them were not something Fidel knew. Rather Fidel beilived he was the one to recruit Bill. Fidel himself is only known, from his wanted poster, to be saved by the Revolutionaries and in some shape or or form was involved with them. As Revolutionaries don’t usally save pirates.

“What happened to those Den Den I made for you?” During their walk through the town Bill would ask Fidel a question. They were about twenty minutes from the docks so more small talk would be good to get rid of the silence.

“I have two left, some blonde dude has the other.”  Fidel would say as he continued to walk. He’d search through his pockets and pull out two baby den den mushi.

“Give me one.” Bill would say. Though it seemed like a command it wasn’t, that was his way of asking. They two shared a bond that they could talk to each other in a way others thought was strange.

“Ight, here yaahhh go. My boy.” Fidel would say as he toss one backwards to the Blue Mohawk Giant. Leading the way to the docks. He walked with swagger like he always does. Wanting to make it known he was the big dog around town, even though that isn’t that accurate.

Bill upon getting it would begin to call out in the device. Puru Puru Puru Puru...click. Upon a answer would be speak, if there would be no answer he’d say nothing.”This is Bill, Fidel gave you the den den mush you are using. I’m going to need it back, so meet me at the docks. Don’t worry I will pay you for it so don’t worry about being left hanging.” He wouldn’t wait for a response as he’d hang up soon after saying what he had to say. If he didn’t get it back he’d go out and find the item. How he would do that is simple but something for another day.

“Lame.” Fidel would say as he’d spit after hearing what Bill would say in the den den.” If that guy does come I’ll just ask him to head with us.”

“That was the plan.” Bill would say as they continued to walk.” I told you to hand those out to strong individuals anyway, so I don’t have any problem with the guy coming. Something is giving me a bad feeling anyway so we need more people on our side when we head to that place.”

Honestly, Fidel zoned out when Bill explained things to him. He just didn’t like to listen all the time. Especially when he thinks it doesn’t matter. He wouldn’t tell Bill this though but would rather nob his head as they continued to walk. A simple. “ Okay.” Being also added. Fidel didn’t know if the Blonde was strong or not. He hoped the guy was as he also got a bad feeling about this adventure. Micheal did not seem like a real trustworthy guy at all.

A pirate with a 186million bounty was no pushover. Micheal was already at the docks making sure his crew was getting things ready. All those he hired to come would be place on one ship whilst his crew occupied the other two. He had one goal in mind that he didn’t share with anyone. Rather all be told everyone that if they wanted to see the Golden City come with him. Only a few, two, would come for the adventure. The others came with the hope they could steal whatever and come back down richer than ever before.

@JoJo

Ooc: if you are still coming this isn’t the topic

Fidel and Bill had been at the docks for about ten minutes before Renji arrived. They weren’t with the others boarding/loading the ships up. They just watched them as they moved, mainly those they knew were in Micheal’s crew. Each one of them seemed off in a way. Most were the size of Bill if not bigger, only around two dozen were the height of Fidel and Renji. “It is like 4:00am....what yah mean good Morin’ or good evenin’?”

“Shut up....you wouldn’t even know that time if I didn’t wake you up and tell you.” Bill would quickly add in before Fidel tried to get on Renji’s case. Fidel would give the Man a quick look over. He didn’t look impressive at all. But Bill thought the same about Fidel. So he couldn’t judge this guy just on his looks. “I am Bill.”

“Bill the fuckin’ bull.” Fidel is would add in. He didn’t say it so Renji would know, but just because he found the name hilarious.

“Fidel keep watch on them.” Bill would snap as he was trying to be serious.

“Ight, Ight.” Fidel would say as he kept looking around from his spot. No one was near the group of three. Fidel made sure to make sure it also stayed that way. As they were separated for a reason.

“There is no need to apologize. I told Fidel to give out that den den mushi. As I need more capable people in this plan that I have. But, if you just want beli for the den den I can give you that. But if you want more than what I can give you, listen to what I say carefully.”  Bill would say; he’d make sure to look around himself to make sure no one else was around them. As he didn’t trust Fidel was keeping a eye on everything. No one was so he’d begin to speak again. How he knew was because he didn’t feel any auras close to them. “I know you see those three ships and all these low life’s around. So how does that make you feel? What if I told you all of them were heading to the knock up stream to head to a place that might not even exist. What if I told you there was a chance you’d be able to come with us?”


He needed to gauge what all this guy knew. He did plan to tell him a few things but him just going into what he and Fidel had planned would happen right away. Before any partnership could or would be established Bill needed to know what type of guy this was.


“ Oh my God...What kind of shit did you just ask him? Renji, I don’t know you at all. But you were willing to go after a fruit with me a while ago. How about you head with us up the knock up stream? We are going to head up with these guys, but we aren’t with them. If there is a City of Gold we are going to stop those guys from robbing it.” Fidel made sure no one was around when he said that, other than Bill and Renji. Bill already knew no one else was around but didn’t like Fidel speaking so bluntly, but wouldn’t say anything. Though the two, Fidel and Bill, seemed like the type to rob anyone they planned to stop Micheal and thier group. Why would be revealed later.


Ooc: mybad this is the right topic

“Well you don’t have to believe it. Cause it exits my man.” Fidel would say right after his comment. Renji would begin to speak again telling them he would tag along. So, Fidel wouldn’t have to kill him to keep his mouth shut about their plan. He turned away from Renji as he looked at the blonde whenever he spoke, and turned his gaze back to the docks. They seemed to have finished their loading and preparations and everyone heading out began to board.

“Ight, you two follow behind me. Fidel don’t say anything to aggravate anyone. “ Bill would say as he’d begin to lead the way toward the ships. Fidel would follow close behind, a respectful amount of space was between him and Bill. Fidel did have something strapped to his back that was covered up, and the shape made it hard to make out what it was. Bill also had a weapon on him, two flintlock pistoles that were his size rested at his sides. Along with that the handle of a knife was visible sticking from his back waist line.

The three would be able to board without a problem. Fidel and Bill would postions themselves on the stern of the ship. There were a few people around them but they were busy doing things. In total six people were in the area they were within. Only one caught the eye of Fidel though and that was the one at the wheel of the ship. He was part
of Micheal’s crew unlike the others on this ship. Something was just off about him.

“Bill so what are we going to do?”

“Wait. It will take around twenty minutes to get to the knock up stream.”

“Ah.”

“I can answer any questions if you have any while we wait.” Bill would say. As there was a story more about why Micheal even wanted to head up to the sky that only Bill knew about.

Fidel would suddenly move the sound of arguing could be heard and it got his attention. He'd walk down the stairs and to the commotion. They were moving some crate. Fidel didn't understand why this was the only crate not tide down, nor about what they were arguing about. Well, being who he was he'd walk over. Fidel would slam his hand down on the crate, but didn't know the wood was so flimsy. Doing that put a crack in it and something gas would escape from the crate and hit Fidel into the face. Staggered he walk backwards and someone, that was Part of Micheal's crew, would come over and grab the crate and toss it into the waters.

"You fucks have one job! Move the cargo without damaging it! Be glad that it was a extra or Micheal would hear about this." He'd bark at them, mainly at Fidel. He'd shake his head and walk over to Fidel. "Don't worry about that alright? That stuff is harmless but will sting." He'd add before walking passed Fidel. He'd head below deck after speak to Fidel. The navigator who didn't need to man the wheel would see the altercation unfold. He'd mumble something under his breath before going back to the wheel.

During that whole ordeal Bill would be speaking with Renji. He listened to everything he would say before giving a response. "Ah, so you don't think it exists?" Bill would look up to the sky and rub his chin. He was trying to think about the rights words to say. Honestly, he didn't know what to say other than the truth. "I wouldn't say confidence is what makes me so certain. I doubt you'd believe me, but i've seen the place with my own eyes." Bill would turn his attention back to Renji a large smirk on his face.




Bill would fish through his pocket before showing a flask. He'd take a swig himself before holding it out to Renji. After that he'd hand it to Renji, more like hit him in the chest with it. He wanted the boy to join him in a drink before he'd finish talking. He'd even say this if Renji didn't get the hint. "Take a drink boy before I go on. And sit with me" Is what he would say if Renji didn't take a swig. Only after Renji took a drink would Bill go on about the 'Golden City.' If Renji wouldn't drink Bill would shake his head and drink again himself, and not saying anything till they would reach the knock up stream. Regardless Bill would sit down on the ground.

"It was around....eight years ago. My crew came to rest on Jaya for a bit. We drank....had are fill of whores....few fights. I got drunk with this old guy. He told me so WILD story about the knock up stream. I knew about it, a lot of people did. But only to avoid them. Getting " Bill would take another drink from the flask. And hold it toward Renji again. He liked telling stories whilst drunk, because it helped him remember more and speak more freely. "Getting knocked up meant death. Well, that is what I thought. Buuut, I was young and dumb and him telling me about a Golden City, made me hungry to fill my pockets. So, I waited till the next knock up stream would come and would ride it with my crew. I won't tell yah more about what happened but...as I said before the City is real."


Bill would say as he'd hand the flask to Renji once more. He would then remove his boot and roll up his pants leg. What he would reveal was a prosthetic leg. Before he would say anything else Fidel would arrived.

"Yah drunk put yah leg away." Fidel would say as he'd come back over to them. He'd cough as he walked over. Sitting on the ground next to Bill. If Renji hadn't joined into drinking with Bill Fidel still would've said the same thing, albeit taking out the leg part. As Bill still would've drunk from his Flask till he was shit faced. As whatever that mixture was it wasn't for light weights. It would put even the best ale to shame.

"I just *cough cough* don't feel good right now. Don't want ruin good drink with whatever I have." Fidel would say as he kept a good few feet away from the other two. Any other time he'd drink with them, or anyone that offers him a drink. He just felt like shit right now. Quickly, he'd fall asleep. Using his jacket as a blanket. Though it was early in the morning Fidel hadn't been sleep in a while. All day yesterday he was handling something and didn't have time to take a nap.

(I'll skip sometime.)

Once the flask was empty Bill would continue to speak to Renji, if he wanted to listen. He spoke nothing that held any real purpose. Drunken nonsense. Bill wasn't the only one though to get intoxicated so early, a lot of people were. Everyone knew where their destination was. And that was the knock up stream. Over the years many people have fallen victim to it stream. Whether they tried to ride or were just caught up in it's sheer power. The three ships had stopped. Before them was a mighty whirlpool. That wasn't the only menacing thing though as it seemed the entire area was going wild. The unforgiving rain that came down is what woke Fidel up.

Bill had stood up upon them reaching the whirlpool, "If you two aren't prepared head below." Bill would tell them both. He didn't care which they did as he wouldn't help them regardless, unless someone tried to harm them. He'd go over to the barrel next to him and open it, and would pull out some rope.

Fidel honestly, from how he was feeling, thought about going below. But, he couldn't bring himself to do so. As he moved forward so he could see the others on the ship. A lot of them had gotten below deck. A few large Man though did say topside. The Man from before that yelled at Fidel and some others had come back up as well. Looking at them it seemed they were not people like Fidel, Renji, and Bill. They belonged to Micheal's crew. Not all of them but a few of them. It seemed they were planted on this ship even though Micheal told everyone he'd only have two people from his crew on the third vessel. Lying to the others that thought they were being treated special by having a ship that didn't belong to them. Fidel felt something was off about this entire thing. He didn't understand why Micheal even needed to hire pirates and mercenaries that weren't part of his crew.  Maybe the reason was to increase his numbers but other than that he didn't see the point. Fidel had got into a fight with some of the low ranking members of Micheal's crew, and they weren't pushovers. Micheal didn't need any of these guys. But, this was just because of the mid-set Fidel currently had that he didn't understand what Micheal was doing.


"GET READY!!" The Navigator would yell out. He had a Den Den mushi on his steering wheel and had just gotten the word of what was to come. The whirpool would subside and the ships would move closer. The waters had calmed but the storm that covered this area only increased as time went on. If you watched those that stayed topside, on both ships, you'd see them beginning to change the ship. Not by working on it but rather pulling on rope on both sides which will cause what seemed to be wings rise. They'd tie them in place to make sure they would stay outstretched. The Navigator would leave the stern of the ship, Bill and Fidel would do the same. Fidel would head to the bow of the ship. While Bill and the others topside would be amidship. On the other ships those that went below deck mainly strapped down things in the bay area as well as strapped each other up.


"Okay, you are the last one." Micheal would say after he tied his crew mate down. He would head back up topside. On his vessel were his strongest members. The ones he started all this with all those years ago. Micheal looked over to the other ships that were to his right. After this was all said and done he would have enough ships to has his own fleet. His first hurdle was simply getting up this stream.

It would happen suddenly and without warning they'd all be sent flying upward.

Fidel didn't know why he went to the front of the ship, he just felt he needed to. Why no one else did was because the there being nothing to help you from falling backwards. Fidel would like you'd expect fly backward. He wouldn't fly off of the ship as Bill would toss out the rope he had earlier. Tossing it out so that Fidel could grab it. "You should've went below deck."

"Shut up." Fidel would say in response to Bill as he stood next to him after getting pulled over there with the rope.  



Anyone looking from Jaya could see the large stream of water jet up into the sky. Piercing the clouds. It was one of the largest seen in recent years, maybe even powerful enough to send the Island up if it happened under it. Many people came out of their homes as they watched it. They didn't think anyone had gotten caught up in it, or hoped not. Even with how they weather was right now people stood outside, or if they couldn't manage that watched from their homes. As the initial sound of the water being shout up spread thought the island. It wasn't enough to deafen anyone, even if they were close, but it was something you'd take notice of.

"How long will this take?" Fidel would say as he tied the rope Bill had around his waist. He did it simply so Bill could save his ass if he somehow falls somehow from the ship.

"Two hours. Is what it usually take to head up, but today it might be less. This stream is one of the most powerfulest ones I've seen in a long long time." Bill would say.

"Powerfulest....isn't a word." Fidel would say. He didn't know he said this out loud. Rather he thought he said it in his head. Bill would look down at him, since Fidel was sitting down. But, Bill would not say anything due to Fidel coughing more and more. Something was wrong with Fidel and it had already begun to get worse. Hopefully it would pass. Bill seeing Fidel not looking so well wouldn't comment on what Fidel said.

Micheal would have a large smile on his face as the ships traveled upward. Things were moving smoothly and since this stream was large and powerful, something that doesn't happen all the time, they should have at least thirty minutes knocked off their trip. On the ship he was on only five members of his crew were topside. "Now to see if your design really is going to work out." Micheal would say outloud, but it wasn't clear as to who he spoke to.

ooc; sorry for the late post. Been busy with school. This topic will finish next post and we can start with the GV.

Time flew by as they headed up the stream. Fidel though was not as impressed as he initially was. It was a amazing thing, Fidel couldn't lie about that. But it was not something that made him super excited during the entire time. That didn't mean his heart was racing as it was. One mistaken can cause the ship they were on to fall back, or he could fall like he did before. Fidel was cocky though and felt that even if he fell from so high up he'd survive, even when that isn't the case. That was just a part of him that'd never really go away. He'd look over to Bill who seemed to no longer be drunk. His big toothy smiled showed that he really was excited for this. Looking around he saw that everyone else on this ship also had some excitement.

Suddenly, a few books would hit the top of Fidel's head. Though he was sick he'd be able to grab at least one before it would join the rest in the waters below. Renji seemed to also get caught off guard but didn't fall to far back like Fidel had done. He was the furthest toward the front of the ship, since he was on the mast. Everyone else being behind him. How Fidel felt about the guy was the same as he felt about Bill, just a little less. You could say they were strangers but Fidel saw them as more than that, just a few bonding moments away from actual friends. So maybe acquaintance would be the best world to describe Fidel and Renji.

Fidel would notice that they had pierce through the clouds, and began to smirk. The amount of time that had passed was the amount it took to reach the white-sea. Speaking only for himself this was the highest he had ever been in his life. It was peaceful and so white. Never within his life had he thought he'd be on a ship above the cloud. Upon arrival those below deck on the other ships would come up. Fidel noticed someone on their ship going down but didn't see anyone come up. There also was two guys standing at the entrance to head below deck. Fidel did not like this as they didn't give the impression they'd let anyone pass. He also was glad he didn't head below deck like Bill asked, as he might not be seeing this.

"Bill, I spoke with Micheal and he wants you and those three to join him on his vessel. We still have a days journey left til we reach the next point so he wants to speak with you about somethings." The Navigator would say. He didn't seemed like he was asking them but rather telling them. Fidel was going to protest and make up a lie to go below deck. But before he'd move from his spot Bill would place his hand on his shoulder.

"Coo, coo. He must want us to do something specific." Bill would say keeping his toothy smile up. "Fidel. Renji. Let us not keep the Man that helped us get here waiting." And with that Bill would put Fidel and try to put Renji underneath his arms. To carry the two short boys. He didn't want to wait for them to pull the ships together and this was the fastest way. If he got both of them or just Fidel he'd leap upward and toward the ship of Micheal. You could mistake his movement for geppo, but it was only similar. Why he did this was to simply speak with them without the wandering ears of anyone.

"Micheal is dangerous. Both of you stay on guard, as something fishy is going on." Bill would tell them or just Fidel, seconds before landing on Micheal's ship. How he knew this was Micheal's ship was because the giant of a man stood on it. He was even taller than Bill. There was a aura about him that somewhat consumed Fidel a bit.This man was nothing but trouble. Fidel kinda already knew that but at this time it was as if he was in front of a entirely different person. Bill would let them or just Fidel down. If Renji opted to wait till the ships got closer together he'd miss the first chunk of what Micheal would say.


"I still can't believe you decided to join up with me again Bill. And you brought a.... Micheal would look over Fidel. He spoke with Fidel a few times as he had a decent bounty. Micheal also knew Fidel's former Captain so he has seen the boy around a lot. Sleeping beast with you. Nice to see you made it up the stream Fidel. "  If Renji had come with Bill via being carried he'd also say something to him. "I don't know you but if you are with Bill. You either have the potential of being a Monster, or already are one. Regardless, thank you for joining us."

Fidel would say anything at all as he couldn't speak. He didn't know why but he just couldn't even get his mouth to open, so he just nob his head. If Renji didn't get carried at this moment he'd be able to board Micheal's ship.

"So, what is it that you wanted to talk to us about?" Bill would ask.

Micheal would reach over and grab a large barrel before sitting down on it. He'd look at the three and then turn his direction upward. "Bill because of our past I want to be honest with you. My goal is not the golden city as I had advertised to those on your ship. The world has begun to change and I need to get ahead in it." Micheal would raise his hand and one of his crew mates would rush over with the most recent news coo. He'd given Bill and the others time to read over everything before he'd speak again. When Fidel go the paper he'd only pretend to read it. "A lot of things have been going on while we have been relaxing on Jaya as you've read. But, the most notable is that the Red King actually has a son. That boy alone has got me wanting to move again, but not to go after some title of Supernova. I've been in talks with my Marine contact. And the World Government is cooking up something good, that could benefit pirates like me. Like us. I offer you three the opportunity to become one of my Nakama. I do not what a answer right now, rather I want you to show me." Micheal would say up as they had just arrived to Heaven's gate.

You could see that there were people of varies ages there outside watching the two ships pull in. Unknowing to Bill, Fidel, and Renji the third ship had not traveled in the same direction as them. The only ships here were the ones they had been on. Micheal would tap his bare feet twice and two of his crew-mates would head below deck.

A Elderly Woman would fly onto the deck of the ship. "Welcome! Welcome! It has been almost a year since the last travels have come up here. You've probably have had a rough journey so I won't keep you long. We need to just get a head count of how many of you there are. Then we'd search these vessels of yours. Any illegal cargo will be confiscated. You may not know what is illegal and legal here so you won't be fined. You will though never get it back."

Before Micheal spoke each vessel had ten white berets would storm the ships. They took head count first before heading below.  Gaining permission to check was no needed as they were within their rights to do so. On Micheal's ship they only found a large surplus of weapons. But, before the ones on Micheal's ship would carry them up the other ship wold erupt in chaos. One White beret would head back above deck, "ARREST TH-" But before he could finish what he wanted to say. A bullet from the navigator on the ship's flintlock piercing his skull. That would act as a domino effect as everyone from Micheal's crew would begin to slaughter everyone, without any remorse. Only a few of them would leave the vessel to attack others at the  Heaven Gate terminal.

Finally, Fidel had regained his ability to speak. Honestly speaking he would not come to the aid of these people. He knew that some slaughter would happen. But, before they could stop Micheal they needed to learn more about his plan. As they knew his only goal wasn't the Golden City, well Bil knew. Fidel would look at Micheal and Micheal would look down at him. And out of nowhere Micheal would kick Fidel and send him flying off of the ship. Bill was going to attack due to this but Micheal would speak.

"That boy is corrupted. I didn't notice it before but at one point he was poisoned. If we stood by him any longer we'd have gotten infected as well." Micheal would say bluntly. The poison that Fidel was exposed to came from the crate that let out some gas prior to them riding the stream.

"What happened to those you hired to come." Bill would ask as when he looked at the other ship he still didn't see any of them.

"I gave them their payments before hand. And their job was done while he traveled here." Micheal would say before whistling. Those that left the ships would return and the two that went below deck would head back up. Both of them holding musical instruments. They began to play and two creatures would emerge from the white-sea and latch onto the ships. "From the looks of your face you won't like to known what happened to those others. I won't attack you if you now dont want to join me. But you will have to lea-"

Bill had already left the ship to check up on Fidel. He had been sent through a building. He wasn't dead but severely injured. Hopefully Renji would join Bill in checking on Fidel, or even those that were attacked at the terminal. If he wanted to head up with Micheal he could and wouldn't be stopped. But, if he stayed with them he will be tested. As this act of carnage was just a taste of what they had planned when they went to the White-white sea. Regardless only one of the White berets would survive and make it off of the second ship. Hopefully Renji joined Bill. As Bill was not like most ex-pirates. He changed at one point in his life and began to help more people than he had ever hurt. If Renji didn't stay that was fine. Bill would pickup Fidel, as he was Bill's main concern. He'd find the med bay quickly and place Fidel down there. He wounds weren't that bad that he would die if left unattended. So, first thing Bill did was head back out to grab anyone else that he could save. The heaven Gate terminal seemed to be it's own little place. As he wasn't the only one helping out as those assigned with taking care of the people here, that weren't White Berets would do what they can. Bill and his speed and strength help in mainly getting them to those people in the med bay. Hopefully Renji would also do the same. After getting those that could be saved was done Bill would go to work on Fidel himself. But, before he would start he'd notice the strange eyes of the boy. His black eyes with glowing irises made Bill uneasy.

They were also so warm to Bill simply because he was a member of their race. He couldn't hide his wings any longer as he needed them to move around quickly and do what he could to help out. He already felt something strange was going on.

ooc: After you post I'll make another topic. That will be the main one for the GV. You can either head up with Micheal or stay with Bill and Fidel.