Stars Fall From Heaven [Zanshin Crew]

[makai]

Makai tossed his food from a bag into his small ship. Sighing he looked out he turned to look at the snowy island. He really liked the snow and didn't really want to leave, but he got everything he needed from them, pushing the boat out to sea he jumped on top of it sighing once more.

As he began to row in the dead night pitch blackness only the moon showing the way he prefers it like this as he rather not be caught off guard at night. As the sun began to rise the cool air disperses with a warm breeze, no longer did snow fall loosely from the sky. And Makai took out a small loaf of bread at half of it before stopping. Holding it he let the currents take him away as he slept. Dreaming about his only dream him leading the the Kuroda thieves to prosper.

He wouldn't be the ruby bat forever he will become their Kuroneko. But in order for that he needed to get stronger. That is what Rave was for and yet being in this small boat alone, he missed huddled up together with family for warmth. The sun hit its peek at noon waking up Makai splashed his face with water staring at the fishes and then looked behind at a shadow.

[c2live]

The cool morning wind brushed of Rai face, waking him up off a small boat in the open sea. Rai sat up, then began to fold his legs to meditate. Rai tried to remember how he got on this boat from the start, as Rai thought about how he ended up in a situation like this, his head began to pound. Rai then knew that his heads pounding had to be a hangover. Rai then looked inside his rum bottle and saw nothing but empty space. Rai then knew what happened, he was Drunk last night.

As he sailed the open sea, Rai headache was a growing problem. Rai layed back down on the stiff wooden boat, hoping to ease out of his hangover. Rai dazed off back to sleep on the cold wood boat.

Rai woke back up on the cold wooden stiff boat. Rai then sat back up and once again folded his legs and began to meditate. Rai them thought about the fact of him having no rum, And began to have a fit. Rai was out of money, this meant he had no way of getting more rum. Rai continued to meditate as he sailed along the open sea.

[makai]

The shadow was actually a bird passing through as he watched as the seagull ran. Sighing Makai felt alone a slight hinge of regret of leaving Rave. But really he would have to, it wasn't like he was going to change his plans if it didn't benefit him. Plus he didn't want to risk the chance of them becoming friends and then Makai wouldn't be able to fight him anymore.

Risking that would mean Rave might take they're next fight seriously. Yes Makai has gratefully put Rave as his rival. Something he needs in order to test to see if he could ever get better to become the Kuroneko. He had to surpass his own mother and take the Kurodas to a new age. That was his only dream that he wants to fulfill as he keeps on rowing.

Eventually his boat hits something else, this time he turns his head to notice another boat and person. This was quite lucky maybe. Fate has brought him more company as he stands up from his boat to look at the other. WHo seems to be in a peaceful state of mind. How nice for him. "Hello sir." Makai says in a kind voice trying to get the other's attention.

[c2live]

As Rai boat drifted along the open seas, He thought how it would be to finally find his father. Rai sighed as the thoughts of his reunion with his father continued to stay in his head. Rai sat down and folded his arms underneath his head, while he tried to clear his mind from these horrible yet amazing memory's.

the day was soon going to be over. Rai stood up on the drifting boat while the wind once again brush against his face blowing his long dark black air in the air. Rai thoughts of his father haunted him, the simple thought of asking, "ARE U MY FATHER" Rai muttered these words underneath his breathe.Rai body shivered in chills, as he sat back down on the small wooden boat, Rai fell onto the boat as if he was pushed down.

Rai heard a soft voice, as he stood back up, He saw a stranger, This was a very good thing that crossed Rai mind. As the Rai responded to the stranger " How do you do yourself, if you wouldn't mind to tell me were i am"?. Rai was in luck he found a person, who looked helpful, now Rai waited for the stranger he had just met, in the open sea to respond

[makai]

As the other finally woke from his little daze Makai stared at the other for a while. He didn't know where he was and that was a terrible thing when traveling at sea. Looking up at the risen sun Makai sighs at the burning light that hits his skin and eyes. Then he got a close whiff of the alcoholic breath and smiled. That would explain a lot of things at the moment.

Crouching down in his own boat Makai begins to explain the situation. "I'm perfectly fine. Middle of the North blue sea. Continue going this way you'll end up at the cold islands. Which way are you trying to go?" Sighing he looked back at the islands, which were no where in sight, but they were still there.

Makai stared once more at the other traveler and took a quick glance inside the boat. It was just natural instincts to do as a thief not as if he was really going to steal anything, since there was barely anything to steal. Looking back at the man he just waited for some sort of reaction and response towards him. Makai wasn't such a people person.

[c2live]

Rai boat looked wore out and used, The creeks from Rai boat was a sign that his boat was about to give in. Rai might need a new boat and he lucky came in contact with this stranger, that he knew nothing about. The cold island wasn't a place that Rai wasn't about to go either. Rai stood up, in pain from his hangover, " I have no idea where i am to go, I'm just a simple drunken traveler". Rai boat was collapsing and he needed a new boat or he might have to swim to the next island.

The smell of Rai alcoholic clothing and breathe was strong an he didn't want it to be a bad thing, to where he cant get a ride from this stranger. " If you don't mind can you tell me your name mine is Rai Huske, one more thing, but i don't want to seem a bother, but my boat is near its end, would it be alright if i can travel with you for some time?. Rai was nervous, because if this stranger said no then Rai could only hope to make it to the next island before this small boat end.

[makai]

As the other talked Makai noticed the breaking sounds of his boat. That wasn't going to go well in any life. Hearing the other needs and his name Makai just shrugged his shoulders. "Not a problem for me." he said, "Makai Kuroda." he replied introducing his self. He didn't mind the company he actually needed it.

Being alone at sea for him was actually pretty much torture. Coming from a big family and all. Allowing this stranger on his own boat was a pretty risky step, but Makai could take care of his self. With a sigh he moved his things in the middle while he sat at the far edge. With a quick wave of his hand he invited the other to share his boat. "If ya' have anything you wish to bring, you better hurry yourself before it is lost at sea."

Even if the items did fall Makai could go after it, if it wasn't for the lack of ability to swim now. He never did figure that one out to what happened to him. He waited for the other to board the ship before tossing an oar at the other.

[c2live]

Rai grew in joy, Makai was letting Rai join him on his boat. Rai then noticed that Makai had food. Rai didn't want to ask yet he didn't want to continue to be hungry at the same time. Rai sighed, as he thought of the response that Makai might give him if he would ask. Then as Makai starting talking Rai took his eyes off the bag of food that Makai had in his boat. " I don't have anything that i need except my rum bottle, the rest of this is just trash that was already on the boat before me".

The boats creeks was getting even worse, as Rai crossed to Makai boat, Rai boat just fell apart into and began to sink to the bottom of the sea." That was a close one, I'm sure glad you showed up when you did". Rai wasn't worried about anything getting stolen because he had nothing to steal and Rai could handle himself, even Though Makai looked like a good fellow Rai knew looks can be deceiving and kept his guard up. Rai was grateful for Makai coming when he did "Makai I'm just curious were where you going before i met you"?. Rai asked as he got relaxed on Makai boat

[makai]

As the other stated he had nothing Maai just sighed. As the boat finally collapsed Makai would guess the other was quite lucky that he was going this way. Tilting his head to side as Rai asked him where he was going before he meet the other. Blinking he just laughed, "Haha, nowhere in particular just traveling with the waves. Whatever island comes next I'll visit for a while stay for the sights and acquire a few things"

Sure he meant stealing but did that ever truly matter. In this world if you needed something you took it. Or was just that in his twisted mind? Eh, it was close enough to real world agendas to Makai so it worked for him. "And how about you stranger where were you headed? Or was the rum making your decisions for you, hmm?" Makai asked with a laugh as he just kept rowing.

"But if you have some place you would like to go or for me to drop you off I am more than willing. I have nowhere to be and no set destination." he admitted with a sigh before staring upward at the brightness of the sky that hurt his eyes.

[c2live]

Rai alcoholic smell was on him from head to toe. Rai was glad that he was aboard another boat.As the strong breeze of the wind blew threw Rai's, He then sat upward to Makai. He was dizzy and his headache was getting to the point to where he wanted to just fall asleep. Rai didn't want to keep traveling alone, not that he couldn't defend himself, He just was tired of being by himself the whole time. "I'm headed to any island that comes up next as well, so we mind as well travel together for the time being.

Rai didn't have anywhere to head to anyway, he did have some place to be but in order for Rai to be there he needed to know the location of his father before he made a move.As Rai once again glared at Makai food bag, as if he was going to take and run away with it." By the way, I don't mean to seem like a helpless drunken beggar, but i cant help to notice the food bag you have, would you mind if i can have a piece of food"?. Rai stomach was grumbling so he was glad he asked Makai, but the hard part was for him to say go ahead.

[makai]

"Yes that seems to be the best thing." Makai said as he let his boat he taken by the currents. Watching the sun take its highest position up above. It now was noon as the heat was finally returning no more arctic islands. That was good somewhat. As he turned his head to take in the scenery. As Rai talked once more he chuckled a bit.

"Not a problem for me dear traveling friend. Eat as much as you like well not too much it will have to last us for a while. We will need our strength just in case any pirates might decide to grace us with they're presents." Now Makai carefully stared at Rai to see any reaction. Makai had no problems with pirates, as long as they didn't get in his way of his searches. If so they would be enemies.

With a wave of his arm Makai invited Rai to his things. It is a good thing he was a proficient thief now isn't it. Or there might not be enough food. Still he would like to get to the next island as quick as possible so he could obtain more food from the people. Never is it healthy to live off of a moderate amount of food.

"I'll row at night you can take the day and we will switch alternatively on the afternoons?" he asked the other.

[c2live]

The current of the sea was throwing Rai sleep time away. "Dammit, this is ridiculous, I cant get no sleep at all". Rai shouted at the top of his lungs, as the current of the open sea kept rocking back and forth against the boat. Rai still head a pounding headache and needed some sleep before it was his time to take control of the boat they were sailing on.

Rai had no problem with taking a shift on rowing the boat, but not having no sleep and having a huge pounding headache wasn't going to be good at all. Rai layed backed and tried to shout his eyes to get some rest before he had to take his boating shift. As Rai layed back he noticed he squashed a apple he was trying to hide from Makai, "I need some rest my head is pounding, and now i wasting food, this cant get any worse". Rai looked over at Makai, as his uneasy day continued " i need to ask you one more favor my new traveling partner, can you take my boating shift for this night"?. Rai looked at Makai with a painful look in his eyes. Rai knew that he would most likely say no, but it never hurt to try.