Rising Flag on the Sea

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OOC: This is the first post of the Red Coat Pirates, and the thread where we will *cough*steal*cough* a ship.

IC: The smell of the sea was strong that day, a sign of the wind shifting and bringing on the possibilities of a new day. Picking up his bandanna, he tied it tightly around his head, pushing back his hair and adding to his naturally piratey look. Oh? Who is 'He'? Captain Shore L. Jack, a man who screamed the classic look of a pirate. So much so the inn had almost refused to give him a room. Jack stepped over to his window, closing and pulling the curtains, a smile slipping across his lips.

He had seen something from his little room. A ship was heading toward the island, a merchant ship more than likely, but one fitted with cannons. He made a sharp turn out of the room, swiping up his bright red captain's coat as he did so and tossing it around his shoulders. Throwing open his door he shouted out "TODAY'S THE DAY BOYS!" he called out as he raced down the stairs and out of the small in, his anticipation and excitement making him seem more than a little childish. If his crew wasn't hold up at the inn and unable to hear him it wasn't a bit problem, they would get the idea as soon as they saw the ship.

Jack raced around one corner, then another. Skipped through an alley and jumped a small fence. He was racing toward a three story building not far from the marine headquarters, preparing his part in the day's 'festivities'. The plan had been weeks in the making, purchasing liquor and gunpowder from all over town, and then storing it again. Jack had made a note of personally storing some kegs of gunpowder near a shop that sold guns. The added gunpowder already in the shop would make a lovely explosion.

As he ran he made sure to check the cracks in the ground, which for the last day or so had been filled with black powder and made various patterns and lines running through the little port town. His smile was both child-like and wicked, as he made it to his post and added a touch more to the gunpowder so there were no mistakes. He glanced around, no witnesses. "Well then.... no regrets." he said as he struck a match and stared at the flame.

The marines had three good ships all ready to set sail as of two days ago. The merchant ship was well in range to fire, and if a large number of shots were fired (Or at least looked like they were) then the marines would have no choice but to react. Setting out two ships to intercept and the bulk of their forces to deal with the chaos in the town. Jack expected nothing but perfection fro his crew.

He dropped the match.

OOC: You all know your jobs. Get to where you think ya need to be and let the fun begin.

[jake]

Jake was at the harbor. It was a rather windy day. This was the shell island which was used to be led by Axe-hand Morgan. After his defeat, even though the naval base remained, it was a perfect opportunity to strike. No reinforcement was ever sent from the world government and the people weren't expecting much trouble after Morgan's defeat.

This was the first big task of the red coat pirates. It was likely to be a very easy job, as this was in East Blue, and the likelihood of a marine with devil fruit is rather astronomical. Jake's job was to help with the initial clearing of whatever ship we capture. While everyone else is at work he is to board the ship and remove any threats.

From where Jake was standing, he could see three marine ships, with the marine crews loading and unloading some supplies. In Jake's mind, he was thinking, 'Thanks for the supplies, dumb marines.'

Jake look around thinking of which ship he should be boarding when one of the marine spotted him. The marine immediately shouted,'There is someone spying on us.'

All attention shifted from the loading-unloading to Jake. From his looks, Jake would not seem to be part of the islanders and with Jake's pale skin and red eyes, he didn't seem too friendly.

One of the older marine, presumably the highest ranked around, asked Jake, 'What business do you have here? Are you pirates?'

Jake had to think up of a reason, why he was here real quick. He could never say he was the pirate, if he wanted his Nakama's mission to succeed. A strange thought came over his head.

'Erm, I am.... with the .....Cipher Pol Number 9. It was supposed to be a secret mission to see if this island needs any reinforcement.' Jake said, all the time looking at the old marine, hoping he would buy his story.

'CP 9? I had heard of them, weren't they defeated by the straw hats or something.' the old man replied, clearly not trusting Jake.

'It was the government orders to spread news that CP 9 was defeated. You can check with them. Of course, you have to call the headquarters, to confirm it. But I would have to kill you, as no one should know the existence of CP 9.' Jake was trying as hard as he could to make sure the old man would believed him.

The old man pondered on what Jake had just said, and he could not remember Jake's face from any of the wanted posters the government sent. Of course, he could call and check with the headquarters, but should the man spying on them is saying the truth, he could be demoted or even executed.

So instead, he said,'I believed you, why don't you come abroad and have some tea? There is no need to phone the headquarters.'

Jake smiled as he went abroad one of the ship. Now all he had to do was to wait for the signal from his Nakama before he could start the killings.

[mihawk]

IC: "Oh yes." Leo said quietly. "Bombs are ready." Leo said quietly again. He walked away from setting his last bomb he set around the port town. These bombs won't really destroy anything, but they will make some ruckus around here. Hopefully distracting the marines.

A WHILE AFTER

He continued to walk. He figured before this big day he could something to eat real quick. He was walked around town and found a like stand. People where selling some food there. Fruits mainly. He quickly bought two apples and threw some money on the stand. "Thanks." Leo said. Now he walks toward the harbor.

Before he did anything he looked around the port town to find a secure back street, ally, route etc. so his Nakama could come and load some supplies on the ship. He closely looked at different routes. Ones that are mainly safe so not a ship load of Marines come in are way.

Leo found a good route to the harbor from where supplies and his Nakama are. He looked around and wrote down some notes. Then he just walked back and started to wait for his Nakama

DURING THE EXPLOSION


Leo looked around port town and started to hear explosions around the town. He started to run and carry on with his job.

OOC: Short I know, very short to me, not my best post though, sorry, I was in a hurry >_>