Start Ups [Pokémon] Pirate Guild ! (In-Character)

[Ray Maverick]

Shango
Ratchet Island's Shores


"What makes you feel stronger? What wipes your tears away, what makes you stop feeling bad, your eyes shine? What removes your fears and make you a real MAN?" Shango shouted with a lazy, drunken smile as he was laid back on his hammock by the beach, staring at the stars of the night above. The sound of the waves soothed his ears but the gust of laughter of his old mate, Tylor Grubas, made them twitch.

"Vodka, Wonderboy," the shady Sableye that was leaning on the palm tree said. "Vodka. Keheh." With that, Lord Grubas raised his bottle up in the air, along with Shango. "To prosperity!"

"... and women," Shango finished, raising his bottle as well and letting out a low, grumbling chuckle as if he was a beast in the jungle. He emptied the bottle of any content and threw it aside, on the white sand. He then stared at the Sableye captain's diamond eyes, which sparkled under the moonlight.

"Tell me sumethin', Wonderboy," Lord Grubas said, "you ain't done wearing that cloak, are you?"

"If I was done, I wouldn't be here, mate."

They fell quiet for a couple of minutes. Only the sea's insistent waves broke the silence.

"Keh," Grubas started finally, "got word on the street. New crews assemble in the Guild, old ones've already set out to the open blue. You know why for, aye?"

"I know."

"Pirate King Sandor's trinket. What was it again? You know best... you was hanging out with'im quite the deal."

"Twas a compass of some sort. One that would point not to the north, but to the direction of the wind and show you the sea's currents, but it could do so much more, in fact. Says he conquered the world with that thing in his pocket."

The Sableye brought his hand on his chin and rubbed it thoughtfully, looking off to the sea while gritting his teeth. "Curious, mate. I've seen me share o' strangeness, but what you're babblin' about is unheard of. So... you're after that thing too, aren't ye?"

Shango laughed drunkenly, spreading his arms out of the hammock, watching Tylor with half-shut eyes. "Aren't we all?"

"... 'Far as I know, Sandor disappeared without a trace. The man had a fleet of a hundred ships, where the hell did all those go, huh? Did the sea rise to swallow them all or what? ... we hunt the treasure of a man who could be anywhere on any corner of this world. What's our first clue?"

"His letter to the Guild."

"Scupper the letter, the darn thing's loaded with bull. Wasn't any Sandor who wrote that, hear me. Sandor's dead. And dead men tell no tales."

"Or do they?" Shango said with a tricky smile.

The Zangoose got off the hammock by the beach to stretch himself out. "I know where I'll start, I've got a clue. You say Sandor's fleet disappeared with no trace... might be true. But what if there was somebody who could vouch for it?"

Shango started walking towards the lights of Ratchet city; Tylor hurried up to follow him.

"What're you on about?"

"What if... somebody from that fleet survived whatever happened to it? His input on the fate of Sandor will be extremely valuable. I know someone; the very first mate of the former Pirate King. He's in the town, secretly of course, hiding from all these crazed pirates who seek the treasure. Might be he's in a hotel. Might be he's in a tavern, a playhouse or a resort, or perhaps a casino."

"Ah," Tylor exclaimed as he followed Shango to town. "And how will you find him?"

Shango shrugged. "Personally? I won't. My crew will."

***​

Sandor's first mate, Pete Sandals
Mystery location

The music of a piano performing an upbeat melody reverberated through the area, keeping the pirates entertained. From the inside of a barrel, Pete could clearly see the street that was always busy, even by night. To his sides, some pirates were playing card games, occasionally flipping the tables and getting to fights; it was really stressing to know how close he was to being discovered. He huddled to the bottom of the barrel, cursing his luck for getting stuck on Ratchet after the disaster.​

 

[GastlyGibus]

"You sure about this, lad?" a gruff, smug-looking Gabite taunted the Scrafty sitting at the table in front of him. The Gabite looked the Scrafty over; a royal-blue headband covered his forehead, the Scrafty looking him dead in the eyes with a determined look in his own.

"Scared?" the Scrafty, Marshall, replied nonchalantly. With that said, Marshall planted his right elbow firmly on the small, round wooden table in front of him, holding his hand out, chalenging the older 'mon to arm wrestle.

"Suit yerself. I ain't above arm wrasslin' a child, if he's askin' fer it." the Gabite responded, laughing as the words left his mouth. Marshall's eyelid twitched, clearly taking offense at being called a child. The Gabite took a seat opposite Marshall, setting his own arm on the table and grasping Marshall's hand with his claw. The two began their contest, both of them trying to overpower their opponent. The Gabite's crew watched intently as they stood behind their captain.

After a minute of their struggling, the Gabite's strength was beginning to fade. Slowly but surely, his strength was being overpowered by the young rebel, his arm inching closer towards the table's surface. Marshall made one final push, utilizing all of his strength to slam the Gabite's claw down on the table and claim victory. Gabite's expression turned into one of anger, his crew behind him laughing at their captain's humiliation at the hands of the boy.

"Pay up." Marshall stated plainly, awaiting the amount promised him.

"You got lucky, punk!" the Gabite scoffed, reaching into his coat-pockets and pulling out a small handful of silver coins, tossing them on the table. "My arm's just sore from piloting me ship all day! Come on, men, we've got better things to do!" the Gabite turned and left, his crew following behind him.

"Yeah, sure. Whatever helps you sleep at night..." Marshall thought to himself as he counted out his payment. Marshall had been tasked with finding some runaway pirate, Pete something-or-other, by captain Shango. Marshall had found his way to the tavern he was in now, ending up getting distracted and making wagers with the patrons, collecting a modest sum of change in the process. He got up from the table, walking over to the bar and getting himself a drink as he sat at the counter. "Guess I should get back to lookin' for whats-his-face."

He turned in his seat to face the rest of the tavern he was in, scanning the crowd for any suspicious individuals matching the description he had been given by Shango. A symphony of sounds flooded the inside of the tavern; between the music, laughter, arguing, cheering, and all manner of sounds emitted by the Pokemon in the tavern, it was a perfect place for anybody looking to hide in plain sight. He took a sip from his mug, maintaining a low profile as he continued looking over the crowd.

 

[Crimson Impact]

Waves sat in a tavern, quietly taking a swallow of his drink. The room was crowded and noisy, but the soft sound of a piano was enough to balance it out for the captain. The Magmar behind the bar was cleaning a mug, placing it back on the shelf before leaning in close to the Empoleon. "How's that ship o' yer's holdin' up?"

"The Neptune's Wrath has gone through worse," Waves chuckled, placing his water gently on the counter. "She's currently at the docks undergoing repairs."

"Aye, and what about that first mate of yer's? Mary, wasn't it?" A Sneasel sat a few feet down, drawing the attention of the bar tender for a just a moment to fill his order. After quelling the dark-type with a drink, he returned his attention to the penguin.

"Overseeing my child," Waves smiled. "She couldn't sit still long enough to be told to rest."

"Quite the handful, that one. 'Ey?"

Waves laughed. "You have no idea. Speaking of first mates..."

The Empoleon scanned the room, looking around for a certain first mate he had suspicions that was hiding here in this very bar. He glanced at each and every table, noting the species, gender, and clothing of each and every Pokémon enjoying their time within the old wooden room. Pray I see him before someone violent does...

 

[Taengoo]

"Aye, if you're going to hide, at least hide somewhere secretive." The olive green dragon's hand came down into the barrel, holding Pete from the collarbone. "Aye.. aren't you Capt'n Sandor's first mate? I think Shango said something about ya.." X really wasn't one to interrogate. He wasn't one to let such an important Pokémon get away so easily, either. The Haxorus's purple cape rested lightly on his shoulders, clinging to his dorsal plates. "Didn't Shango say something about bringing you to him, aye? He wanted information, I guess.."

"Well, well. If it isn't X.." The blue and red dragon's rugged body made it's way toward the pirate. Sure, Sven had a couple drinks. Or maybe more, it was impossible to tell. The Druddigon studied Pete for a good seven seconds, before staggering closer. "What are you gonna do with Pete?" he asked, his tone slurred by the alchohol.

"Why, I'm gonna take him to Capt'n Shango, aye!" The Haxorus answered in a suprised voice, "aye, what else would I be doing?"

"I don't know, maybe messing with him?" the drunken Druggidon's rugged blue shoulders rose in a shrug. "Well, see you later at the Guild, mate. Don't cause any trouble." And with that, the slightly smaller dragon slunk away in a slow gait. He knew what Pete had to say wasn't any of his business, so he'd try and leave him be.

 

[DJ iOmega]

Vajex, a small town with little to nothing going on. the entire place has a dark and gloomy feeling, due to the apparent attacks that happen at midnight. There was a huge line of people leading to the shopping center. it had a dark and depressing feel to it. Ransom was walking by to gather information. He sees an elderly Kangaskhan walking the opposite direction with a steaming bowl in her hands and two Cubone twins walking behind her. the whole town is gathered up here. there was a stand giving out rations. An Ampharos walks up to him. "Quickly, friend. you must get in line before all the rations are gone."

Ransom looked at him. "No thanks. I don't live here, and the people in this town need the food more then I do." Ransom took a long look at the crowd. deep down, Ransom felt pity for the townspeople. "What happened here?"

"Recently a group of bandits have been attacking our town and stealing our food. They resort to rough methods of intimidation to make us cooperate." a Noctowl came down from the sky, "Those monsters have burned down our homes and ransacked many of our stores! Those that try to stand up to them will be instantly killed!"

this town is practically destroyed, the crops were burned to the ground, the well dried up and some of the houses turned into ruin. ransom felt like helping, however, he already had an objective. didn't have the time to help. He still felt curious though. "Who is this group?" Ransom said. A Lilligant walked up to us. "they call themselves The Strikers. They're a group of Absol who cause more than just destruction to people. They kill for a living."

"Are you a pirate, stranger? You might be strong enough to take down this band of murderers!" She looked at me like I was a hero, however, Ransom couldn't help them. "I apologize. I can't help. I'm on the road looking for someone, by the name of Pete Sandals." She begged Ransom "Please! you must! Most of the townsfolk are severely hurt, and we don't have a lot of medicine to cure them!"

Ransom began to walk away. as he took the first step, a young Bellossom appeared in front of him she was the Lilligant's daughter. "Please, mister. Please help us." She had tears in her eyes and looked at Ransom, endearingly. The Ampharos stepped up. "You came here for information on Pete Sandals, right? if you help us, we'll tell you what we know." Ransom petted the young Bellossom. Ransom was sometimes known as a big softy. "Alright. I can;t say no to you." He looked at the others. "Tell me where I can find this gang of thugs."

They were all happy. Ransom decided to help as fast as he can. Every minute is precious and he cannot afford to waste time.

 

[Ray Maverick]

Attack!

Pete Sandals
Ratchet


The Mienshao squirmed in the Haxorus's grip, trying to get out desperately. "Oh, for fuck's sake," Pete cursed, "let me go, you over-sized thug! I know nothing!"

Just then, a bell started tolling in the town wildly: the bell that signified danger. The pirates from the nearby tavern looked to the direction of the sound, and somewhere from within the town, a cry went up.

"THE MARINES!!!"

"The marines are here...?" the pirates nearby started muttering.

"Royal bloody Navy!"

"INCOMING WATER SPOUT!"

"What th--" was all Pete could say, before the tavern and the street were flooded with water that fell right down the sky. Everything was washed away - pirates, tables, houses. Pete managed to struggle out of X's grip in the confusion; he fell face-first into the mud, then got up quickly and started running towards the docks. He looked behind him one time to shout, "ha! Lucky shot!"

As the bell continued to toll like crazy, he leaped on a Rhydon's head, then onto some crates that were placed on the docks. He slipped on something and tumbled on the ground. He rudely pushed away some pirates, running through the docks. Briefly glancing to his right, his eyes caught somebody in a hood, facing his direction, but he couldn't be sure of what he saw. The Fuss in Hood!

He almost panicked. But the sea was close; now looking at the dark waters, he could easily make out the shape of a massive shadow, far out of Ratchet's port. It was the marines.

"That's me vessel, alright." He said in a low voice, grinning at the thing. He then jumped on the water and started swimming. He'd reached the marines before long.

Only it wasn't a ship they were riding. "A WAILORD?!" Pete screamed as he realized what that massive thing that was using Water Spouts was. Thankfully, there were other marine ships around it as well, so he could climb up there.

"Heh, you won't catch me," he called out towards Ratchet town.


Shango
Ratchet's Docks


"What in oblivion is that? Marines, here?"

Shango was standing on top of some crates, listening to the danger bell of Ratchet town scream; his eyes were fixed far out to the sea, though, where a massive shadow of a fat silhouette. Then he noticed the water. Someone was swimming towards the thing. A Mienshao. Shango gritted his teeth and half shut his eyes as he stared sinisterly at the fleeing man. Pete. What's he doing?

"The marines are attacking!" Tylor screamed below him; the Sableye was clutching his head as if he'd gone insane. Shango leaped from the crates to land in front of his old friend.

"Marines!" he spat out wildly, tightening his fists, "are you sure?"

Another, loud scream coming from a Loudred rose from Ratchet, warning everyone: "INCOMING WATER SPOUT!!!"

"Who else uses water spouts," Tylor screamed. Then the water came down the sky, crushing some nearby pirate ships. "Heh, we'll show them not to mess with us. C'mon, let's get to our ships!"

Shango cursed and started running towards the direction he thought he had docked the HMS Avenger. He found it easily, it wasn't damaged thus far. He jumped behind the wheel and waited for his crew.

I hope they'll have the common sense to come here. We're to catch Pete at any cost... and to do that, we'll have to fight the marines, it seems.

 

[GastlyGibus]

Marshall began to approach his crew-mate who had successfully located Pete, when panic suddenly struck. A loud bell rang, and people started shouting about marines and the royal navy.

"Incoming water spout!!"

Marshall barely had a second to react when a torrent of water came crashing down from above, drenching the entire tavern. He looked over to his crew-mate Obelix just in time to see their fugitive, Pete, escape his grasp, making a bee-line for the docks.

"You idiot! Why'd ya--" Marshall shouted angrily at the Haxorus before being interrupted by another water spout crashing down nearby. He turned to see the spout just before it made contact with the ground, shielding his eyes from the debris and water that came cascading towards him. He silently cursed to himself, before turning back towards Obelix. "Forget it! Let's get out of here!"

Marshall didn't stick around to see if Obelix heard him, making a run for the outside, hopping across barrels, boxes, and other Pokemon to break through the panicked crowds. Stopping in the middle streets, he looked down towards the docks, seeing Pete just as the Mienshao took a nosedive straight into the murky water.

"Get back here ya damn weasel!" he shouted, charging straight towards the docks. By the time he had reached the docks though, Pete was already long gone. He scanned the water, unable to locate the Mienshao amidst the chaos. He saw several Marine ships ahead, along with a Wailord, still shooting water spouts at the island. Another spout crashed down on the ships nearby, causing Marshall to recoil away from the blast.

"Shit, shit, shit!" he cursed to himself, unsure of how to proceed. The whole town was thrown into chaos, and he couldn't think straight amongst all the panic. Just as he was considering jumping in the water after Pete himself, he saw a familiar hooded figure jump off a pile of boxes and run towards a ship docked farther down. "Shango's here... finally!"

Marshall rushed after his captain, eventually meeting up with him aboard HMS Avenger. He stopped a minute in front of Shango to catch his breath before regaining his composure.

"What are your orders, Captain?"

 

[pokefan548]

Edward was lounging on his lonely ship with no crewmates (HINT HINT WINK WINK SIGNUPANEWCHARACTERFORDEADCELL), when a ship started attacking his. He grabbed a nail, stood in defiance of the attackers, pounded a nail in to his head for a curse, and as the flesh fell off his assailants' bones, he couldn't help but gleefully yell "FACEMELTERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!"

 

[Taengoo]

"Fucking weasels!" The Haxorus snarled, and ran at theHMS Avengers. "The damn weseal got away, Capt'n Shango.." X reported in dissappointment.

OOC: I'm sorry for such a short post, I'm braindead right now.

 

[Ray Maverick]

"Ah, finally, you arrived," Shango exclaimed with a brimming, calm smile, as if nothing had been going on.

"What are your orders, Captain?" Marshall asked.

"Loose the sails. We're setting out to meet those obnoxious scoundrels in battle!"

The Haxorus called X arrived just then, landing heavily on board. "The damn weseal got away, Capt'n Shango.."

Shango just laughed heartily, patting the Haxorus's side in a friendly gesture. "We'll catch that lad soon enough, no mind. Raise the anchor, mate, I see Ransom coming."

 

[Crimson Impact]

Waves had sprung into action as soon as he felt, and heard, the signs. He had left the bar just in time to avoid having to swim his way out of the Water Spout, watching as the madness of the attack wiped out the tavern and several buildings around it. "Damn Marines," he muttered, making his way to the docks. Mary was already aboard the ship, hoisting the ladder down for her captain to climb aboard.

"She's all ready, sir!" the Ampharos called, greeting Waves after he scaled the side of the ship and stepped completely on deck. His crew was already at work, preparing everything to cut loose from the docks and set sail in a counter attack upon their rivals. "We're just'a waitin' your orders!"

"Raise the ladder and the anchor!" Waves called, stepping towards the wheel. He placed both hands on it as his crew "Once we're ready, take your stations! We're bringing the fight to them!"

Mary marveled at the sight of her captain, firm and authorative, as though this particular situation were just an every day job, which for them, it usually was. She eagerly aided the crew in several tasks, preparing the ship for sail.

 

[GastlyGibus]

"I'm on it!" Marshall replied, running towards the ship sails with vigor, loosening each of them in turn. With his task finished, he turned his attention towards the marine ships approaching in the distance. He smirked as he eyed them, eager to see some real action. He cracked his knuckles as he looked.

"You bastards are in for a world of pain!"

 

[DJ iOmega]

According to the Information that the townspeople had given him, The Striker base is in the forest. Ransom had been tracking the scent of the gang with a piece of clothing they left at the town. Ransom eventually finds them and sees them talking to Marines. Using his super hearing, he was able to listen to what they were saying

"You and your group took out the town, right?" said a marine.

"That's right. Now, don't forget your end of the deal now." Said the leader.

"We haven't. It's also payment for telling us where Pete Sandals was hiding." Said the marine.

"Pleasure doing business." snickered the leader.

It seems that the Marines paid The Strikers to attack the town. Ransom felt like he was being lured into a trap. The Marines handed a small bag to the leader and then began to march back to their ship. After they left, Ransom jumped and shot an Aura Sphere, hitting two of the members.

"Where'd dat come from eh?" One of the thugs looked around. Ransom charging another Aura Sphere in the sky. When they all noticed he was up there, it was too late. Ransom shot the Aura Sphere and created a massive explosion.

They were all mortally hurt. Ransom went toward the leader. "What is your relationship with the Marines?" He said furiously. The leader snapped at him "Blow it out ur hole. You won't get nuthin out of me!" Ransom was getting irritated. He unsheathed Oracle and placed it on the leader's neck. "I already killed your partners. I won't hesitate to take you out as well." The leader begged. "Please! I'm sorry I'll tell ya, mate." The leader explained everything and fled as quick as possible. Ransom felt as though it was a good idea to tell Shango everything. He decided to head back to the HMS Avengers.

As Ransom headed for the ship, he sees the sails of the ship turning. It seems like the crew is getting ready to take off. Ransom sees Shango standing on the helm of the ship, sharpening his claws.

"Where the hell have you been, mate? We've been waiting forever!" said Obelix.

Ransom jumped on the ship. "There was something I needed to take care of. By the way, were you guys able to find Pete Sandals?"

Marshall walked up to them. "We found him, but the damn weasel got away."

"It's alright." Ransom replied. He turns to Shango, "I think I know where Pete Sandals is headed. Someone told me he has a second hiding place if he was ever found. It's on that Island, over there." Ransom points to an Island that is somewhat visible to the right. It seems as though the Marines had the same idea as the crew sees Marine ships headed toward that direction.

"Your orders, captain?" Said Obelix.

Everyone gathered around, awaiting Shango's orders.

 

[Taengoo]

(Uh, I didn't give you permission to rp my character :/)

X simply nodded, running to prepare the cannons. He set up the heavy black balls, before setting many packages of gunpowder besides the huge cannons. He also gave the crew an extra rapier or two in case they were in a tight spot.

(EDIT: Nevermind, I spazzed a bit there xD)

 

[Ray Maverick]

(OOC: this is a joint post between me and GastlyGibus; which means, instead of posting back and forth and flooding the thread with separate posts, we joined them up in a single one.)

Shango & Marshall
Aboard HMS Avenger, on to the sea

"I think I know where Pete Sandals is headed," Ransom the Lucario was saying, "someone told me he has a second hiding place if he was ever found. It's on that island, over there."

"Cheeky bastard," Shango muttered thoughtfully, his green eyes drifting to where the Lucario was pointing. Then, as if he snapped out of his thoughts, he shouted in a louder voice: "are you ready to get your hands bloody, boys? Heheh." He gestured towards the fleet of marines with a wicked grin. "We'll catch us that gasbag that calls himself Pete Sandals! But first, let's show them what happens when they show up in our turf!"

He leaped behind the HMS Avenger's bronze wheel and flipped it to the right, just as the ship started moving. It tore through the dark waters of Ratchet's port, towards the marines and the shadow of the Wailord. Other pirate ships from the Guild had set out to meet the marines in battle. They had already started crying, creating the ruckus that pirates of their sort were fond of.

"Grab the wheel, Marshall," Shango shouted.

"You got it, boss!" Marshall replied, jumping up towards the back of the ship and standing in front of wheel. He gripped the wheel firmly, piloting the ship towards their attackers. "Should we keep our distance and use the cannons, or would you prefer we get up close and personal?" Marshall asked Shango, hoping he'd pick the latter option.

The first sounds of cannon-ire erupted in the night; Shango had put on his hood, looking off to the starboard, observing the fight that had just started between the pirates and the marines. "We'd best be cautious. Joining the fray now will mean unnecessary damage... let the zealous ones take the brunt of their attack. We keep our distance, for now... Load the cannons!" He bellowed at Obelix, then he remembered they were already loaded.

"Suit yourself..." Marshall thought to himself. As much as he wanted to fight the marines in person, he respected Shango enough to listen to his orders. With a steady hand, he piloted the ship towards the side of their aggressors, getting just within range of their cannons. After a moment, they were finally within range. "Ready when you are, captain!"

"Ready as always," Shango muttered. "Fire!"

The first shot of cannon fire rang out, creating a deafening blast that echoed across the sea. The cannon's payload flew rapidly towards the marines, blasting straight through the hull of their ship and spraying wooden debris all around. One by one, the other cannons on the HMS Avenger followed suit, the majority of shots making contact with their target. The battle was in full swing now, as cannon blasts rang out all around the Avenger.

"That'll teach you bastards to mess with us!" Marshall shouted as another cannon landed a direct hit. He smiled with twisted enthusiasm, enjoying the battle more than most people should.
Shango was staring at the ships of the marines in search of Pete Sandals. Even though it was night, he could see very well; it wasn't hard to spot the Mienshao with the shiny, almost white fur. The first mate of the former Pirate King was standing on the deck next to a fat galleon that was protected by a layer of marine ships, which were being fired upon. The ship which Pete was named HMS Perception; Shango recognized it from his time serving the marines. It belonged to a Naval Officer named George Porter, a fat (just like his ship) Seismitoad that liked to wear Swablus as hats.

The Avenger had set course to stay at a safe distance from the ships protecting the HMS Perception, but then Shango decided it should have been otherwise. Getting through those ships was the best way to reach Pete first - before other pirates, or before the Mienshao managed to die in the chaos that ensued.

He grasped the wheel off of Marshall's hands to flip it to the max, changing the course of the ship.

Now, the Avenger was headed straight to the marine ships; they were going to ram them up front. Shango grinned at Marshall like a madman, then shouted. "Prepare to board, men." The Zangoose ran up the bow of the Avenger, his cloak flapping behind him with the wind. Sitting on the very edge of the Avenger's bow's spear, he stared at the ship they were about to ram. He brought his two claws into his mouth and his breath suddenly became fire; a flamethrower that was shot at the opposing ship's sails, setting some of them on fire, which quickly spread. Seconds later, the impact shook both ships as they crushed together. Boarding time!

 

[GastlyGibus]

Marshall was about to protest at Shango taking the wheel from him, until he realized what Shango was actually doing. The ship veered hard towards the marines, altering their course. Shango was prepared to board them!

Marshall grinned, eager to get his hands dirty, as he approached the side of the ship. Soon enough, the HMS Avenger made contact with the enemy, the impact almost knocking Marshall off his feet. He quickly regained his composure, jumping off the deck of the Avenger and onto the enemy ship.

"Time to run, cowards!" Marshall shouted, drawing the rapier that Obelix has given him earlier. Two marines, noticing the intruder, drew their own swords as well, rushing towards the Scrafty. Marshall flipped over the first, grabbing the marine's shoulder mid-air and pushing him towards the edge of the ship, sending the marine flying overboard. The second marine swung his sword at Marshal as he landed, grazing his upper arm and managing to draw blood. Marshall reeled back, but quickly regained his footing as he launched a flurry of swings at his opponent. With a final swing, he flung his opponents sword from his hand, following through with a powerful Drain Punch attack, sending the marine sprawling on the deck.

Marshall looked at where he had been cut; slightly bleeding, but nothing serious. He shrugged it off, holding his sword up high as he taunted the marines.

"Who's next?!"

 

[Crimson Impact]

A short distance off, the Neptune's Wrath sailed nearby, keeping its distance as they watched the scene before them. Mary gave a wayward glance at her captain, who's look was cold and stoic as he contemplated a course of action.

"Sir! Sir!" Mary called, jumping up and down to get his attention. "What should we do?" The Empoleon in turn, did not immediately reply. After another moment of gazing, he turned towards his first mate, seeing several ships closing in swiftly in on Shango's boat and his crew.

"They may not be our friends, but as well, they are not our enemies!" Waves told his crew, turning his wheel sharply to change the direction of the boat. "We're protecting that ship that's adjacent with the marines! Ready the cannons for firing upon the approaching marines! We'll give them exactly what they deserve!"

With those little words, the crew leapt into action. One of his older crew members, an Infernape Waves had recognized for his crafty skills and agile movement, made quick work of loading several cannons below deck, all lined up in one row. Upon coming close enough, Waves nodded at Mary, who immediately sprinted and descended down the stairs that led to the powder room, giving the fire-type his cue. With a deep breath, the primate released a Flamethrower attack, igniting all of the weapons at once, which then proceeded to propel themselves at the nearest marine ship. Seven metal spheres shattered the wood, causing water to fill in and the ship to slowly begin sinking into the cold and unforgiving depths of the ocean as Neptune's Wrath prepared itself quickly for another assault upon another enclosing ship. They would buy Shango all the time he needed.

 

[Taengoo]

Obelix ran head-on at a group of three marines. He swung his tusks at them in a Dual-Chop, knocking one of them over. Using his twin rapiers, X combine sword and move as a large Superpower sent both of them reeling. He rushed over to the Hoodlum Pokémon with a wry grin. "Why don't we kick some marine ass?"

 

[GastlyGibus]

"Way ahead of you," Marshall replied to Obelix, directing a powerful Ice Punch to another nearby foe and sending the marine flying in a blast of ice shards. The two of them continued fighting off the marines that approached, dwindling their numbers rapidly. In the flurry of action, however, Marshall nearly forgot the entire reason they had initiated combat in the first place.

Marshall ran over to the side of the ship he was on, shouting at Shango as the captain was still aboard the Avenger.

"Eh! Captain! How'r we gonna get to this Pete guy?"

 

[DJ iOmega]

As the marines began to surround The Seawolves, Ransom shot a barrage of Aura Spheres in all directions, hitting multiple marine troops. As soon as the smoke settled Ransom spots more troops heading toward the jungle. it seems that they also know where Pete Sandals' second hideout is.

"Listen up, everyone!" Shouted Ransom, "According to the information I was given, Pete Sandals' hideout is deep in the center of this island."

It seemed as it would be difficult to find anything, as the entire island is a jungle.

"It will be difficult to spot his base if we just walk around, but from what I heard, the Marines have always known the location of his base. If we follow the squad of troops that just headed into the jungle, we'll be able to find the base and get Sandals.".

Ransom pulled out a map of the Island he took from the Striker leader.

"Everyone, get yourselves ready, It's easy to get lost in here." said Ransom.

as the group recuperated, Ransom turns toward the captain. "We're ready for orders, Shango!"