Hunters Log "Otto Saix"

[The Shimmering Banana]

06/23

        My time on this land has come to an end. I went To amino today, it marked the anniversary of masters death. Even ran into a bit of "game" at the bar made a few bux. Huh a hunter that's being hunted hoe funny is that. But I know that all wanted men are not evil men. I've only gotten stronger over the years and the small timers that come around these seas are not enough for me any more. I am grateful to the Blue Gorilla that reside on the islands of Pikt Archipelago. If it wasn't for them ide still be a child angry at the world for past deaths. Now I feel I'm not angry any more just full of ambition to change this world, riding it of evil. Next trip to Amino I'm hoping the first ship to the grand line, "Big Blue" and the others wont be happy about this but I've decided.

                                                                                              Till next Time

                                                                                                   OttoSaix.

[The Shimmering Banana]

*two years earlier months before Ace's death*

On the island of Amino, a tournament is being held in the arena. Fighters, bandits, and pirates all in one place for a grand prize of the Saru saru fruit. After countless matches each harder then the next Otto makes it to the final round, and the real reason he's here. A vicious pirate by the name of Joe'Ker, the same "man" who killed his parents years ago. He was a tall man grayish in complexion with greasy hair that was slicked back. Eyes green as envy in the flesh, and a twisted smile that would leave any child crying for there mothers.

"I just want to know one thing..." Says Otto to his master as he sits on the floor both legs crossed Indian style. Eyes still closed form his meditation period. The master does not acknowledge the question just sits next to Otto in the same manor and continues to meditate. " I've wanted this moment for a long time master thank you" Otto says as the master still doesn't respond. Just then a loud beep went of followed by a voice over the intercom. "THE FINAL ROUND IS ABOUT TO COMMENCE FIGHTERS MAKE YOUR WAY TO THE ARENA!" Otto pops off the floor with more energy then the sun. Finally he was receiving a chance to get revenge for his parents death. He takes a step out of the room. "OTTO!" yells out Master Hut, "I did know the man would be here, and he will be your final test, Good luck remember and remember your training" The two drop there heads and bow to each other. Otto turns back and walks to the arena with Master Hut behind him. As they walk down the roar of the crowd shakes the walls of the corridor. Otto can hear the announcer calling his opponent to the ring.

" In the black corner a ruthless pirate know across the North blue, Joe'Ker!" The crowd boo's the notorious pirate as he walks around the ring flicking them off while sticking his tong out at them. " yea yea. Ya bunch of pansies come down here and say that" he yells out in response to the crowds reaction.

Otto stands at the top of the ramp and begins to walk into the ring. A feeling of hatred him as he enters the ring and sees Joe'Ker standing in front if him after all the years. Flashes of his parents death rushing through his mind. His mother being dragged into her room by his crew. Her screams as they performed unspeakable acts. His father being pummled by Joe'Ker himself, and the ringing in his ears after the final two shots to his parents heads.
"and in the corner a local favorite here on Amino, he is an artist and his fist brush and canvas... Otto Saix!" The crowd cheers in excitement after seeing what Otto could do in the previous rounds. "gentleman, take your stances" Otto bow's to his opponent as Joe'Ker raises his fists. "ready?" The ref looks and points at Otto and Otto nods. "ready?" The ref then looks at Joe'Ker, "let's get this over with he replies.

"FIGHT!"

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[The Shimmering Banana]

                                        The Fight Begins

The moment the bell rings Otto jumps back into his corner and takes his stance. He raises his hands and closes his hands into a fist. He is so angry to see this man as his opponent that his nails tear the skin of his palm. His blood drips onto the ring, Joe'Ker looking at him with a confused look on his face from the other side of the ring. He was wearing a long black cloak and clown like apparel. He slowly approached Otto with an ire grin on his face. I don't know what's with this kid but this should be easy, Joe'Ker thought to himself. He takes a wild swing at Otto which surprisingly land's making Otto stumble back, snapping him out of his enraged daze. Otto retakes his stance slightly loosening his hands a bit this time. Calm down he thinks to himself as he begins to breath in and out calmly. Then takes a step toward the now over confident Joe'Ker. Joe'Ker bounces back and forth in front of Otto, taunting him punching the air in front of himself. "I'm the greatest!!" he yells out to the crowd, who boo's back at him knowing his reputation around the Blue's. He looks at Otto who now seemed to be paying attention and eager to fight. He takes another swing at Otto who this time doges it by leaning back a little. His movements were sloppy yet quick. Otto counters with a left jab which doesn't connect to its target, who continues to bounce back and forth in front of Otto. He takes another step forward and swings with his right this time, also a miss. Joe'Ker was a lot faster then Otto imagined. As he takes another step forward to try and swing again Joe'Ker also steps forward stomping down on Otto's right foot keeping Otto from moving. He then grabs Otto by the shoulders and knees him in the gut. Being caught off guard again by Joe'Ker Otto subdues to the attack as yet another knee comes towards his stomach. A loud thump echo's through the crowd as the second knee rams into Otto's abdomen. He then goes for a third attempt to perhaps even break Otto's ribs. Otto firmly plants his feet onto the ground and grabs the back of Joe'Ker's legs before it leaves the ground. Pushing his weight forward tackling Joe'Ker to the ground. He quickly mounts Joe'Ker, holding him down by the neck with his right hand. He cocks back and delivers a hard left hook to the jaw of Joe'Ker, then another, then another. Otto releases the hold on his neck and goes to elbow his opponent and end this bout. Joe'Ker smirks as he bleeds on the floor and pops his leg up kicking Otto in the groin stopping Otto dead in his tracts. He flips Otto over before the referee could see what was going on. The begins to deliver his own onslaught of punches. Otto puts his hands up to guard himself from the attacks sending a hit or two back ever so often. The pair continue this for a few moments until the referee stand them back up. Both men at bloody and seemingly tired. They take their stances back in their corners, Joe'Ker breathes deeply moving slower then he once had. He stands up straight and walks to Otto. He smiles and says " I know who you are... And you know what I did" laughing at Otto. Otto stops and stare's blankly at the man. " Your the kid that got away soo many years ago the reason I originally received the bounty I am so proud of, mommy and daddy died and the boy ran off and told on me. The laughing Killer they call me now... Tell me how did it sound like this.HAHAHAHAHAHHAGGAGAGHAGGAHAGAHG!" he bellowed out an outrageous laugh towards Otto. Otto Screams at the top of his lungs and charges at Joe'Ker. Joe'Ker slides his hands into his pocket and puts on his brass knuckles. He grabs Otto once again as he approaches this time in a headlock. The punches him repeatedly in the ribs with the brass knuckles. He then slides the brass knuckles back into his pocket and "DDT"'s Otto slamming his head into the ground. Joe'Ker pops up from the ground as Otto roll's on the floor holding his rib's which were most likely broken. He begins to gloat and blow kisses to the crowd who return his arrogance with more booing. Otto raises to one knee, panting as he coughs up blood. Joe'Ker continues to mock the crowd as he does not notice Otto beginning to raise to his feet. The crowd begins to go silent as he stands completely. " I'm not done with you yet!" Otto yells out as Joe'Ker slowly turns back around laughing once again. "hahaggahha haven't you had enough yet kid." he replies sliding his hand back into his pocket. "NOPE" Otto says once again rushing at his opponent this time in an effort to end this. As Joe'Ker reaches to grab Otto once again he plants his hands down firmly on the ground and puts his feet together. Missing Otto, Joe'Ker stumbles slightly forward as Otto cocks back his legs . SARU SARU KICK. He straightens out his legs kicking Joe'Ker in the jaw. He stiffened up like a wooden plank and Otto clenched him by the neck locking his fingers behing his head. Otto quickly lowards the dazed Joe'Ker's head down kneeing him in the face. He lets go of the bloody fiend and his body hint the ground with a thud. Otto stands over the knocked out man with a sence of relief. He had one todays tournament which was good for the failing Dojo. Yet more importantly he had put a stop to the man who killed his parents. He turns towards Master Hut and bow's for what ends up being the last time. The referee walks to Otto to announce his victory as Joe'Ker resumes consciousness.

And the winner is........ OOOOTTTTOOOOO SSSSAAIIXXX!!!!!!! the announcers voice rings over the intercom as a beautiful young woman walks towards Otto with his prize. As Otto basks in the glory of the win Joe'Ker reaches down to his boot and grabs a small dagger he had stashed before the fight incase he needed it. The woman places a small chest in front of Otto containing the Saru Saru no Mi, and a mound of beri underneath it. Master Hut walks up to Otto placing his hand on his shoulder and says " Go on partake in your prize" . Otto takes the fuzzy banana in his hand and peels it back. All noise around him has calmed down to a lite whisper as the crowd watches in anticipation to what might happen. Otto begins to stuff it into his mouth, time seemed to slow down, as Joe'Ker in a jealous rage throws the dagger towards Otto. Master Hut quickly pushes the distracted Otto out of the way causing him to swallow it down in one gulp and the dagger to hit him in the back directly in his heart. Otto falls to the floor along side Master Hut overwhelmed to what has happened. He stands and walks to the murderous Joe'Ker once again. Suddenly he drops back to his knees, "What.. what is happening to me" says Otto as the effects of the Saru Saru no Mi have started. His hand start to quiver as they grow thick brown hair that starts at his cuticles and spanned over his entire body. He grew to be two times his normal size then shrunk back down to be one fourth his size. His clothes covered him now being to large for him. Seeming to have disappeared the crowd yells out in shock. Just then a tiny spider monkey runs out from the pile of clothes and rushes Joe'Ker pouncing on to his face. Still in shock the murderer stays still as the monkey starts to pound at his face. The first hit sends his head bouncing to the floor with an immense force. This was no ordinary monkey, Otto so angry and confused didn't even notice that he was now not only in full spider monkey form but in an even more advanced state of the Zoan's ability called "The Great Ape" giving him the strength of a million apes while his time into his hybrid form. He slightly grew to be a height of about six feet tall. His tail also grew to match his new size spanning out to be the same size. Everyone stood silently, looking down at Otto who now stood over the dead bodies of Master Hut and Joe'Ker. Unsure of what was actually happening Otto dropped down to Master Hut and held him in his arms once more. A smoke canister skip's towards the ring as he weeps. The arena fills with smoke as the Marine's storm the building hearing news of what was going on since the first death. As the smoke surrounds him a Marine kicks Otto to the ground and ties him up taking him away. "your under arrest" he says dragging Otto away.

During his trial for the murder of Joe'Ker it was said that not only will he not be held accountable for the death due to the traumatic experience of his Masters death and the overwhelming power of the devil fruit for the first time. But he will also be handsomely rewarded for bringing a notorious pirate to there knees. The bounty is dead or alive... They set Otto free. "Free... what does that mean to me now. I have no one, no where to go, no purpose" Otto says to himself as he walks out of the stone walls of the marine prison. In his passion a substantial amount from the tournament winnings and bounty combined. He stayed in Amino for some time after that depressed. He wandered the streets day to day drinking causing fights at local bars. He had no wear to go so he just kept this going until one day he ran out of money booze and the hotel he was staying at kicked him to the streets with nothing but his book bag and the clothes on his back. He needed to fix his life he needed to find a purpose for himself he needed more booze. He started to walk the streets as he had done every other day with his last few beri. He stumbled on to a similar place it was the corner that his parents had died on to the hands of the same man who killed his master. He looked up at the street sign and began to cry. His tail began to grow out of his lower back, the hair on his hands grew long and thick. Shocking him, the last time using his power being that night, he then looks into the window to see his reflection. Memories of his past rushing through his head and how Pikt, Master Hut, and the Dojo were the best thing that had happened to him after his parents died. He knew what he had to do where he had to go. I've got to go back to Pikt and continue with my training and make sure the Dojo is ok. He thinks to himself as he drops the bottle of whisky to the ground shattering into pieces. He then digs his hands into his pocket and pulls out 2 beri the old bounty poster of Joe 'Ker and an old mint. He crumbles the poster and throws it on the ground places his last 2 beri back into his pocket and eats the mint. Wiping his face he begins to walk towards the shipping area of Amino. So I'm broke and have no way to Pikt. I guess the easiest thing would be to hide in a merchant ship heading that way...

[The Shimmering Banana]

A trip to Dojo: The Dragon People?

*The Months before Ace's Death*

Man this sucks. I've been in this form for almost five days now. I hate doing this even though I've already become so accustomed to it. Its now third ship I've stowed away on hiding in chest, crates or any other small container. I always thought that the Saru Saru no Mi would make me into a great ape man, like a silver back or an orangutan. But I guess a spider monkey does have its advantages to. Makes it easier to get around for free even if I do have such a small room HAHAH. I wonder where I'm going this time who cares as long as its going North...... I do need to get out and stretch my legs for a bit turn at least half human. Thinks a tiny spider monkey confined to a four by six crate. When he first stowed inside it was divided into three sections one with a few sacks of grain and spices. Another with a mixture of fruits apples, oranges, plums and a melon. And the final section containing a tiny wooden chest with emblems of dragons circling each other and an egg in the middle with the inscription "The Egg Of the Dragon" written on it. He instantly took out one of the planks separating the food and the grains. Eating some of the harder foods giving himself room to settle. Otto ends up making a makeshift bed wiggling back and forth on a sac of flour until it was flat underneath. Then pushing the other sac's to the farthest corner of the crate making a pillow. The taste of apples still in his mouth from earlier him wishing it was the taste of bananas. It wasn't the worst nights sleep he'd ever gotten. The next day temptation hit as he lied there awake staring at the last plank blocking him from the chest. He sat there and thought about how easy it would be to just drop the last plank down and throw that tiny chest into his bag. He wondered what it was. It must have been something good it was engraved, there were dragons on it. But most of all it was a chest and all of the best thing come in chest. He wasn't a thief by nature but who could resist it was practically given to him. What were the chances of him hiding in that crate or the next. They were all identical and this one was just thrown about like if no one cared. The tiny spider monkey begins to scratch the plank with his toenail as he thought about it. That night he ate the melons giving him much more room then he once had now able to use his hands more. He still wished it was bananas though he thought as he slept for the second night. By the forth day of this cycle the plank was covered in scratches some even breaking through, further tempting Otto as he could now peek through to the other side. He was down to half a sac of plums and four oranges he was using to squeeze the juice out of them. He then stretches his spider monkey body out his tiny foot pressed on the plank his big toe covering a tiny slit. The ship hits a large wave knocking the crate about forcing Otto's leg through the tiny slit. Just making the hole even larger as he forces it back out. On that night he didn't sleep eat or even talk to himself as he had every other night. Thinking which one was worse at this point complete silence or just no response. On the fifth day he snapped... I'm taking it... I gotta take it... It was pretty much stuffed in my bag. That's true it was. In a random crate on a random ship in a random harbor. I'm right. WHAT!!? did I just talk to myself and get an answer?... We'll if both me's say to do it I probably should. He mutters to himself as he crouches over to the hole and begins to chip away at it making it larger. The hole breaks to the size of one of the melons he had previously eaten allowing Otto to stretch his tail through and wrap around the handle of the tiny chest. Then he dragged it back to his side of the crate. He then stuffed the chest into his book bag not giving it another thought. The next morning when he awoke he realized they were no longer moving. Well not they were no longer moving but that the ship was no longer moving. the create wobbled back and forth but not in the same manor as it did before. this time it wobbled because two men were carrying it off the ship the had arrived but where they. Otto throws the remaining fruit in a sac then in his bag covering the stolen chest. Then he tightly wraps his tail through the straps of his bag and prepares to make his escape. Otto pushes up to pop the top of the crate and jumps into the air causing the two men to fall with the crate of spices and grains on them. A small monkey with a bag stuck to them was all they saw as they rose to their feet. Man this is getting a lot easier each time I do it most people just yell and curse maybe take a shot at a poor monkey haha he thought as he made his escape down the Island not even knowing where he was.

[The Shimmering Banana]

*The build up*

With his new found wealth and a small sense of fame from recovering the prized blue falcon from the Buchanan clan Otto was almost in a good place. The only thing amiss the dissaperance of his twin animal companions. Having gotten little close from the fiends partner the family of apes was at a loss. Yet Otto was still determined to keep his promise to "Big Blue" and find her missing children. First he must reestablish the name of his Dojo starting with rebuilding the building its self. He did have help in the work being accompanied by the pair of blue gorilla know as "The Blues Brothers" there mother made to rest. There materials stronger then ever the Hamish aiding them in there build donating wood from Silver Oak & Golden Oak trees a rare yet extremely strong tree grown by there clan. The wood shimmering on pallet stacked in front of the Dojo as the sun rose over head. It was a good day to work a slight breeze coming from the near by shore keeping the trio cool.

The heavy lifting being the least of their problems Otto having little to no experience in construction and the "Blues Brothers" being animals had no such experience. They start with the exterior hammering panels to the existing frame reinforcing the walls. "This is easy enough." he says to Elwood wiping the sweet from his forehead the beads making the wood glimmer. The gorillias were fast learners lucky enough making the basic repairs a quick task. Completing the outside panels on the north and south wing by mid day the sun now high above them. The growling of Otto's stomach notifying him that it was time for lunch. "How about we take a break boys?" tapping his stomach as he addresses his beastly friends.

The three of them retiring inside the Dojo, their mother training in the gym unknown to them, the blue gorillias calling out to her. Otto goes into the kitchen a opening a fully stocked fridge, food being the first thing Otto bought with his money, taking out rice, pepers, onions and a venison sausage. With no response from their mother Elwood sends his younger brother Jake to check on her. He shrugs his shoulders growling under his breath as he listens to his older brother. Walking the halls of the Dojo searching for his beloved mother. As he peaks around the corner he can hear his mother grunting from training room. He silently walks back to Elwood explaining what he saw in their native toung the older brother deciding it was best to leave her for now. This being the most active she has been since the recent abduction of her two youngest. They walk into the kitchen the smell of a venison jumbilia infused in with the air. Otto was not much of a cook but did pick up a few recipes from his days as an arena fighter on Amino Island. He flicks his wrist a wok in hand a mound of rice and meat floating in the air. The animal brothers dazed at the culinary skill from the Monkey-Man as he prepared their lunch. He glides over to the cabinet taking out four bowls and with another flick of his wrist he serves the food.

The four bowls hit the table Otto searching for their last body expecting "Big Blue" to join them "Wheres your mom at?" Jake attempting to explain her where abouts by doing a few push-ups on the kitchen floor. "You mean she's working out...? Well that's good I guess its the most she's moved since... Nevermind lets just eat well save hers for her here." The trio of "brothers" digging into their lunch with out a second guess grains of rice falling in every direction. They ere all showing their animal side including the only half ape Otto. Letting out a ground trembling *burp* once the bowl was empty sitting back in the old wooden chair his hands rubbing his stomach. With every breath after that he could feel his eye lids slowly dropping over his eyes. He yawns allowing the brothers to catch the plague know as the "itis". It was a phenomena that caused one to become very tired after eating a good meal. His eyes pop open trying with every thing he had to not pass out. His head then starts to nod slightly his eyes having locked in the close position. The brothers giggling quietly a they watched their new brothers head sway until it leant back a bit too much causing Otto to tighten up awakening at the same time. "Huh! What...?! Man I guess I fell a sleep. How about we take a nap and pick up the work later?" He says standing to his feet walking over patting the two brothers on the back. Everyone walking down the hall to their roomls "Big Blue" still training in the gym.

*knock knock knock*
"Hello! Is there a Mr.Saix here?" a voice calls out from the front door. Otto in a deep sleep in the back of the Dojo unable to hear the call. *Knock knock* "Hello!?" the man calls out again the only person awake being the mother blue gorilla. She walks to the door opening it with caution werry of humans as they were known to capture animals. The man startled at first to see her then tightening his tie saying "Good day is there an Otto Saix present I come with a message." Nite entirely familiar with the English language she stares back at the man with a blank expression on her face. Then goes into the Dojo to retrieve Otto thinking it was best to let a human handle human matters. She gently nudges the boy a loud snore comming from him before he wakes. "Hay big Blue what's up?" he asks the mother the large female simply pointing towards the door. "What someone's here?" he asks strangley understanding what she was trying to say. He hops from his bed and walks to the front door. "Can I help you?"
"Ahh, you must be Mr.Saix. I have a message from the head of the McLeod clan. He has herd about how you helped find the blue falcon and has a job for you." Ottos eyes opening wider as ge tried to fully wake up "Come in." he says opening the door wider.

The trio walk into the Dojo Otto leading the way to the loby "Big Blue" in the rear. "Have a seat." he says pulling out a chair at the kitchen table for their guest. The messenger from the McLeod clan wiping the chair before sitting down. "Thank you." he states tucking his handkerchief back into his coat pocket. "Now as for your job... It has come to Mr.McLeod attention that someone has been stealing his songs and calling them their own." "His songs?" Otto interrupts. "Yes his songs and please don't interrupt it is very rude. As I was saying yes the thief has somehow been sneaking into the mannor and stealing the sheet music before I get a chance to document them. You see my master works through all hours of the night and tends to doze off after completing a masterpiece. Then the next marrow he brings them to me and I produce them, fine tune the recordings. But as of late when he awake the sheet music is gone. With no original copy there is no way to prove the songs are his. The artist most likely has no idea that the songs being provided to him are stolen and my master intends to keep it that was. He'd rather not ruin their career. But as for this thief he does wish to ruin his. So Mr.Saix that is the problem the solution is you catch this man, do so and I can assure you you will be handsomely rewarded."

Otto sits looking at "Big Blue" then at their surroundings the interior of the Dojo still needing much work. Although their monetary problems were over for the moment he knew that maintaining the Dojo wouldn't come cheap and it didn't seem like that hard of a task. He reaches out to the messenger man and accepts the job. "Ill do it. " "Fantastic I will let the guards know that your on the case. Wouldn't want you being mistaken for the thief." says the messenger excusing himself from the table. "Good day to you Mr.Saix, Madame" nodding towards "Big Blue" before taking his.leave. Otto shouting out "How did you know she was a girl?" th messenger replying "A gentleman always knows when he's I'm the presence of a lady." the door to the Dojo shutting behind him. "Well 'Big Blue' seems like I've got another job. Hopefully this one pays just as well." the Saru-Man says sliding the mother blue gorilla her lunch. She sniffs the bowl before digging in, eating just as wildly as the other earlier. Otto stands from the table "Well I guess me and the guys will have to finish the outside tomorrow." deciding that it was best to start this job today first by going into the city. "I'll be back 'Blue' tell the brothers that well finish up the outside tomorrow." He walks into his room to retrieve some supplies and his back back.

He grabs some rope, water, a net, a few iron spike chestnuts and a bag of home made trail mix. Enough supplies to get him through the night and capture this thief. In his pocket 50 beri enough to buy some dinner before staking out the manor. He walks into the kitchen and grabs a banana before leaving. Stuffing it in his mouth whole, it was best to be full before a days work. Otto waives back at 'Big Blue' his figure disappearing into the distance. The mother shutting the door and walking back into the training area. Now dedicating her life to training for the day she encounters the man that abducted her sons. If it is the last thing she does she will have he revenge. Never a good reason for on to train but a reason that did show results quickly.

The walk to Falfries was a short one the Dojo being located ob a small isle to the south east of the main city isle. As he crossed the connecting bridge he decides to quickly go bake home an retrieve some of the construction supplies. He doesn't even go inside as most the lumber is still stacked outside. Then grabs a few nails and makes his way back to the bridge. "Wouldn't want a student to fall through this old bridge." he says removing a broken panel of wood from the tattered bridge. He lays down a new slab of wood nailing it into the frame of the bridge then continues thus process for the rest of the bridge. "There that's better." he says placing the hammer in his bag with the rest of his supplies. He the takes a step toward the refurbished bridge careful to not break it. It seemed sturdy enough the young man lightly jumping up and down as the bridge withstood his weight. He then jumps even higher into the pushing his weight down to create more force. "Man I did a pretty good job." he proudly says the bridge not even slightly bending as he jumped up and down. Holding the straps to his book bag he walks the rest of the way to Falfries with a happy smile on his face. As he approached the the city its vibrant culture surrounded him. There were people in the street dancing singing and playing different instruments. The city had always been know for its music and dance even their fighting style resembling a traditional dance.

"Well its still light out so I might as well take in the city" Otto says to himself his eyes scanning the city for something to do. As he walks he sees a familiar face. "Hay I know you!" he says waiving to a lanky scientist watching an old man play his guitar. "Oh its you. Wheres your pink haired friend?" he asks snapping his finger zibeing with the music. "He had to go for a while but hell be back on day. So this old guy is pretty good isn't he?" says the young man the scientist replying with a shocked look on his face. "show some respect do you know who that is?... Its the head if our clan." This was the man that Otto was currently working for. He didn't seem ti weary of the people around him playing his music for all the town to see. Otto room advantage of such an opportunity looking around at the faces in the crowd. One of these people must be the thief hiding in plane sight. In th crowd there was a family of five a mother father and three children. The while group bunched close together keeping warm a the clan head played. Next to them was a couple holding hands the woman holding a single rose. The two were most likely on a date. Finally it was the scientist standing next to a rather flashy dressed man. "Hmm. None of them seem like the thieving type." Otto mutters to himself "Oh well guess I can still enjoy the music though." The rest of the playlist went on the last tune having an extended guitar solo that would impress any musician. The crowd forcefully clapped for their talented leader.

With the clan leader walking away the group around him scatters Otto taking a few large strides catching up to Mr.McLeod. "Excuse me sir. My name is."
"Otto! Yes I know my assistant has given a picture of you to all my staff for you 'job'" the head of the clan interrupts already knowing who Otto was. "Yes that's me. I just wanted to say I love your songs Master Hut would play it for us on Sundays, that was our relax day." says Otto seeming like a star struck fan. The old man stopping dead in his tracts at the mention of master Huts name. " Did you say master Hut? So then your that Otto. I'm sorry to hear about your master he was a good man. So if he is dead why have you returned to Pikt?" with a sad look on his face his eyes slightly watering Otto answers. " I had no where else to go. So I came to the only home I knew. I plan on re opening the Dojo helping others as master Hut did." The old man nodded a smirk upon his face "Well you have done well so far. I herd that defeated that poacher. Good Job. Hopefully you can solve my problem. Well I must be going hopefully ill see you in the morning with our problem solved." he then walks off into the distance. " For a famous guy he wasn't too bad says Otto strolling behind the leader attempting not to be noticed by anyone else.

The manor was built for a king yet it was not in.a traditional castle form. There were no tall towers or any other extravagant additions. Just a stone and wood house contains at least 8 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms not to mention the at home recording studio in which the leader spent most of his nights. The room was sound proof preventing the world from hearing his new creations. Mr.McLeod arrived first nodding an waiving to all the staff on his way through the manor. It seemed that he was a nice ruler towards his clan. A down to earth besides the fame from his music and political status. The Saru-Man was close behind him trying not to attract any attention. He nodded as did the man before him all the workers waiving back having been informed that he would be working there. They were all just as friendly as their leader even to a stranger such as Otto.

Two guards walk up to the Monkey-Man saluting him as they stand at attention in front of him "Welcome Its a pleasure to have you helping us in this matter." one of the guards says the pair then walking down the hall. It seemed as if everyone in this clan was friendly. He couldn't remember much about them from his child hood only leaving the Dojo with master Hut to retrieve provisions. So to Otto it was like encountering the McLeod clan for the first time. With his hello's said he was ready to start his job first by continuing to walk the halls of the manor. His eyes peeled looking for anyone acting out of the ordinary. The maids made the rounds sweeping and dusting various eirlooms around the house. The chiefs in the kitchen preparing dinner for the night. The head chief being the first person he encountered that wasn't completely happy. He paced behind the others as they chopped vegetables yelling out "No no no no no! I said dice not chop. Who taught you how to cook?" one of the young chefs replying " You did Chief." the head chief instantly slapping him aside the head with a wooded spoon. He then looks towards the door the young hunter watching the spectacle "You out of my kitchen!" then throws a can towards the door. The can peging Otto in the butt as he quickly left the room.

"Its best to leave them to their work." Otto says rubbing the bruise on his rear. Wrapping around the manor he comes to the studio. The door locked from the inside and only one window in the hall. He walks over to the window and attempts to open it "Locked" he says one of the maids walking around the corner. "Excuse me is this window always locked?" he asked a shy young woman whispering back " Yes sir..." she then dust the window sill and continues to walk down the the halls. Otto unlocks the window and sticks his head out, being five level up it wouldnt be easy to climb up. He looks up the edge of the roof being only a short jump away. He takes that jump hanging off the roof before pulling himself up. Now with a different perspective he could see the problem. Several of the rooms in the manor had moon roofs a window allowing the sun or moon light to enter. But in this case it was allowing the thief to make his way in. He walks over to the studio moon roof seeing a master at work below. He attempt to lift the window and just as he thought it slid right over. No on would notice the same amount of light coming from above. The only noticeable thing being a slight draft coming from the opening.

Otto sits atop the roof the window open for quite some time unknown to the musician below. Although he couldn't hear anything he knew that what was being played was pure genius. The way his hands flowed on the ivory keys of the piano. The way his fingers twisted as he played the guitar. And the sheer emotion the old man had when banging on the drums. It was clear to see that this man was in love with music. The day went on the same with the hunter spying from above wiles the composer worked until the old man stopped. Placing a set of symbols down on a couch then walking out of the room the door locking shut. " I wonder where he's going?" Otto questions out loud before hearing a shuting noise. "Tell me that's not what I think it is." A worried look on his face as he changes to his hybrid form using his apish feet to hang from the roof. "It is." his fear had come true the open window must have been shut by one of the wondering maids. He pulls at the window "And its locked great." swinging back up to the roof. He walks back towards the moon roof the old man having returned. In his hands a meal ment for a king ham, potatoes, soup, salad, rice, noodles and a t-bone steak. "It must be dinner time and I'm stuck up here. Noo."

With the sun now setting and the hunters stomach empty his hopes that the thief would strike soon grew. Loosing his patience as he began to pace back and forth atop the roof. He walks over to the chimney the clouds of grey smoke making a bit of heat to keep him warm. He digs into his bag remembering about the trail mix he packed devouring the mix of nuts berries and chocolates. It wasnt much but it would have to do for now.He then un caps his water bottle chugging the bottle. With only one thing left to do before hi steak out he stands and changes into his full spider monkey form. To any one else he would seem like a lost animal searching for shelter.

The monkey marches along the edges of the roof for hours his laps quickening with every trip. Leaping over the corners testing his balance every second. It was important to stay sharp and testing himself in this form He knew he was much weaker but he was a lot more agile. He walks bake over to the moon roof Mr.McLeod still hard at work, now sitting at an old rocking chair playing the guitar. "Man he's still at it." peeking over at a clock in the room as it just turned 2 am. The spider monkey walks back to the chimney, continuing his work out he uses it to do pull-ups. He then lays down on his back his furry knees bent as he sits up repeatedly. His rotation ending with him rolling over onto his stomach doing push-ups. "97, 98, 99, 100" he counts then repeats the cycle of workouts. After a few more repetitions he decides that its time to stop and rest a bit. The monkey makes his way back to the moon roof the artist below still rocking back and forth on his lap a mound of papers atop a guitar. With his head bent back the old musician slept on the chair, the clock new reading 3:48 am. "The thief should be here soon." Otto says starting to creep around the edges of the roof again.

A few times around the roof and the spider monkey takes a seat on the edge of the chimney. The puffs of smoke now lessening yet still providing much needed warmth for Otto. As he rubbed his small palms together he herd a noise.

*CLANK CHHH CLANK*

On the other side of the roof a grappling hook landed scratched the roof as it slid towards the edge then locked into place. Otto stands atop the edge of the chimney the claw of the grappling hook slightly moving as the person below climbed up. He places on leg on each side of the chimney the puffs of smoke concealing the monkey. Hidden inside the smoke Otto sees the thief first his crown of blond hair covering its face. Then their rather slender shoulders Otto still unable to tell if this was a man or woman. The thief reaches over onto the roof pulling the rest of them selves up. Their high top bejewld boots and tight black pants assuring Otto that this was a woman. She stands up walking towards the moon roof "Hmm. I m must have left it slightly open.' she says bending over to open the window completely. Just then she pops back up a voice calling out to her. "Hay you stop!" yells out Otto leaping off the chimney changing into his hybrid form. He then stares at the thief in shock seeing a blonde curly mustache upon HIS face. Letting out a loud laugh "Dude what are you wearing?"

"How dare you I am an artist. And who are you supposed to be 'curious George'?" the feminine man laughing back at Otto. "Haha very funny. No I'm the guy here to stop you!"
Otto says now takeing his stance against the man. "Hegehe so you think you can stop my creative process." says he man bending his legs stretching them out. "Its hard doing what I do I make others famous." kicking the air three times rapidly before switching to his other leg and repeating the attack attempting to intimidate the Monkey-Man. Otto replying with some air punches of his own then a swift round house kick. "See I can do that too... And as for your 'process' your just a thief who sells songs to people with real musical talent. The only skill you have is thieving. Lucky for me my only skill is fighting. " Otto rushes towards the man lifting his leg as he reaches him the thief returning with his kick. His leg smashing against Ottos in the air."So you can come quietly or I can make sure you dont block the next one." says Otto applying more force the man's leg being pushed back. "Ill take my chances." he replies using even more force pushing otto's leg to the side. Both men leap back planting their feet firmly on the roof.

He was a bit tired from the training while in his full form but good enough to take care of the thief. Otto leaned towards the man swinging left then right left again. The man as quick as he was pretty dodging the attacks. He then grabs Otto's left arm, still extended from the punch, spinning him about the roof. Recovering Otto stomps his feet firmly on the roof leaping towards his dancing opponent. The man leaning far back the tip of his head touching the ground just before his leg lifted from the floor. Stumbling towards the ground Otto looks down towards the man's feet but it was to late. *CLACK* His foot cracks th side of Otto's face sending him tumbling to the edge of the roof. The Monkey-Man peaks over the edge then rises to his feet.

"You want to dance some more Monkey-Boy?" Otto bouncing back and forth on the tips of his toes resembling a balletrena. He paces toward the blonde haired man a more serious look upon his face as he takes his first swing. A hook from the left the thief quickly moving out of the way again. Otto continuing from the right as he did before the man smirking noticing the pattern preparing to dodge to the left. Otto fakes with his left his shoulder slightly moving as if he were going to throw his left arm. The man with an even larger smile as he moves to the left. "Got ya" says Otto forcefully swinging his right fist upward into the jaw of the music thief. The taken several steps backward before leaping towards Otto swinging his legs at his head. The Monkey-Man with no choice but to block the blows. Using his forearms to stop the kicks, each kick causing him to take a step back. It was clear what this was going to be to Otto a game of 'push shove'.

He quickly ducks down as the thief throws the high kick,th edge of the roof close behind him, then sweep kicks the man causing him to fall landing on one knee. Otto reaches back and delivers a devastating left hook to the now mid leveled face of the thief. His cheek swelling instantly as he is hurled across the roof. Otto walked over to the center of the roof taunting the man by bowing in all directions. The blonde thief standing raising his sleeve towards his face wiping the dirt off. He rushes towards the young hunter a look if anger and passion in his eyes. "This will be our last dance!" he yells out as swings his leg Otto locking his own against his as they did before. With the pair of men evenly matched pressing their legs against each others the thief breaks the block smashing his leg into the chest of Otto. The Monkey-Man stumbles his foe taking advantage attempting to kick with the other leg.

Otto looks up the man's leg above his head as he rolls to the right. The man grinning his teeth having missed the attack then running towards Otto. His anger clouding his judgment attempting a mid leveled kick to Otto. The afro headed boy catching his leg swinging the man towards the edge. With his face facing the ground the man leans over the edge at the tips of his toes. He holds his breath turning slowly the Saru-Man racing towards him leaping at his body. He connects his ape like feet grabbing hold of his legs and his hands grabbing his wrist. The pair of men fall off the roof the force from Otto's tackle causing them to fall faster.

SARU SARU FLING; Otto leans forward the pair now spiraling towards the ground below. As he reaches the top of the first level of the manor Otto pushes off of the thief pushing him towards the ground below with much more force. His body crashes into the cement floor creating a crater in ground sending a loud boom throughout the court yard of the manor. Otto still in the air,his decent slowed front pushing off of the thief, lands just outside the small crater. With the sun now rising behind him ,an orange glow casting over his body, it seemed as his job was complete.

He looks down at the unconscious man sure that he was not getting up any time soon and sits down. The workers already awake read for another days work come out hearing the loud boom. The first being Mr.McLeods assistant from before a shocked look on his face seeing Otto next to the crater. "What is going on here Mr...!" he yells out Otto interrupting with "I caught the thief." the man looking down into the ground. "So you have... Well good work. Come inside and get some food I'll inform Mr.McLeod." turning towards the manor then snapping his fingers two of the guards recovering the thief body. "Ill be right in." says Otto remembering about his bag. He walks around the side of the manor towards the grappling hook and uses it to climb up. Then runs over to the chimney retrieving his bag, placing the grappling hook safely inside. "This thing could come in handy." he says as he walks towards the moon roof over the studio. He slides the window open and flips into the room a loud *THUMP* waking the clan leader

"Huh what who!?" he says waking to see a furry cheaked Otto waiving at him. "Otto is that you? How did you get in here?" he asks Otto simply pointing up. "That's how your thief has been getting in. No need to worry about him though." says the bounty hunter a large smile stretching from ear to ear. "That's just wonderful!" he says looking down at the papers upon his lap. "Take me to him." he a voice coming from the door.

*knock knock knock*
"Sir Mr.Saix has captured the music thief." Otto opening the door the assistant once again shocked to see him. Mr.McLeod replying "So I've herd. Take me to him." Putting on his jacket as he heads for the door. The men walk down the five flights of stairs the guards holding the in a conference room. "Thank you Otto I can handle it from here. Go and eat you must be starving. Then my assistant will make sure you are rewarded." he says his assistant leading Otto towards the kitchen as the large doors close behind him. "What's gonna happen to him?" the assistant opening the door to the kitchen revealing a tremendous amount of food. "Don't you worry about him." Otto forgetting all about the thief diving into the food.

He ate fruit, eggs, French toast, ham, hashbrowns and oatmeal. At the end of the meal a stack of plates covered the table Otto sitting at the end his stomach expanded. " Man that was good." he thinks about the blues brothers asking the man if he could pack some fir his family. The assistant snapping his fingers one of the chief bringing out several carry out boxes and packing the food. "As for your payment I feel as if this will do." A large bag equivalent to his own back pack dropped on the table. Ottos eyes gleaming at sac replying "I'm sure it's enough." Lifting the sack and tossing it over his shoulder. " Oh Mr.Saix there is one more thing.... Mr.McLeod has told me to give you this." he hands him a crest with the McLeod emblem on it. "That makes you an honorary member of our clan. I here that makes two crest this month for you. Seems like your becoming quite popular on Pikt. No if you'll excuse me I have work to do Elsa will show you out. Thank you Mr.Saix." a maid walking the Monkey-Man towards the front door. "Thank you miss" he says before making his way out of the city. Stopping a local vendor purchasing more food for the Dojo stocking up for the rest of the month.

Now with a large sac of money he drags his feet all the way back home what should have been an uneventful walks coming as a blessing Otto tired from his all nighter then his early morning battle. Half way there he comes across a recurring problem he faced on Pikt. The same owl type bird that has been pestering him since his first walk through the woods. It approaches the Monkey-Man this time not immediately attacking him. A sad look on it face its pointy beak pointed towards the ground. The large bird then stops in front of him and extends his wing. It then lets out a muffled *Squak*. Otto looks back at it a dazed look on his face as he attempts to understand. With the large owls eyes locked on his it *Squaks* once more. Otto semi understanding it reaches out and shakes its wing "Truce " he proclaims. "Your a good fighter for a bird haha. Why don't you.stop by the Dojo sometime." he tells his new feathery friend. The large owl *squaking* a few more times before taking his leave into the forest. Otto waiving "I have no idea what he said haha" he sis continuing his walk home. Upon arriving back at the Dojo Otto shoves the door open it swinging back slamming behind him. The sound alerting all of the blue gorilla. The familiar faces of the blue gorilla comforting him as he walks in placing the food on the table "Sorry it took soo long guys but I brought breakfast. Now if you dont mind I'm gonna rest for a bit. Dragging his feet he walks to his room letting his body fall to the bed his eyes slowly shutting.