Post by Vio on Apr 7, 2016 9:41:11 GMT -5
Previously on Bon Voyage:
After crossing Reverse Mountain, Pluto, Scarlette and Rebecca made landfall upon their first island of the Grand Line – The Crescent Moon Republic. Docking at the island’s very own Waterway City, the intrepid trio ventured inland to explore the town, and to escape the odours of a ripe fish market. Finding herself to be in need of sustenance, to quell her stomach’s upset upon the turbulent tides, Scarlette soon suggested that they find somewhere to eat, but it is on the way to such an establishment that the first glimmer of uncertainty manifests.thought I saw a boy on top of that waterwheel…?”
“I don’t see a boy.”
“Even if we missed it, he couldn’t have escaped that quickly.”
[/ul]Dismissing the notion of Scarlette’s vision – pinning it somewhat on her need for food and her legs’ uncertainty on the harsher seas – the ‘crew’ of the Phlegyas soon enter the aptly named Watermill Café. Feasting on simple sandwiches and slices of a rather rich and tasty coffee cake, the young Rebecca’s question to the establishment’s waitress, Clara, reveals to the foreigners that their Log Pose will take three entire weeks to reset and guide them to the next island in the chain. Though Scarlette herself is unconcerned by this fact, the usually calm Pluto cannot help but announce his disinterest in being stuck on the ‘boring’ Crescent Island for such a period of time.
With their discussion about navigating the Grand Line ongoing, the troupe soon finds themselves in the presence of a very large and rotund man. Twice the height of even the tallest member, the portly individual is soon revealed to go by the name of ‘Tweiss’ and – apparently desiring the very same cake that had drawn in Rebecca’s attentions – soon asks the likes of Scarlette to surrender her slice to him.
“Hmph! Meanie! I’m telling Octavier on you!”[/ul]
Pulling a childish face before storming out of the café, Tweiss’ words seem to provoke worry in Rebecca, but her concerns are soon vanquished by the knowing words of the waitress. Clara explained some of the history behind the island; its recent civil war against the tyrannical leader known as Selethen and the subsequent arrival of a man named Octavier, whose noble efforts involved the reconstruction and rehabilitation of Crescent Moon. Pluto finds such selfless ideology rather suspicious, believing there to be ulterior motives, whilst a now sated Scarlette decides to leave the café behind in pursuit of Tweiss – murderous intent broiling within her.
But soon such desire to kill is washed away when chocolate hues settle upon the most unusual sight – the very same boy that Scarlette had glimpsed upon their journey to the island, and again atop the waterwheel, now sat before her. Disturbed by the ghostly sight before her, the reaper woman’s mentality soon starts to crumble and collapse, even as Pluto and Rebecca catch up with her and glimpse the ghost with their own violet eyes. Whilst entertaining the possibility that a Devil Fruit is at work, the young man in black offers some rather cold but comforting words to the now sullen siren, aiding her in her recovery from the pain and fear of her dark past in time for the phantasmal follower to show himself once more.
“Mm, I know. I… I’m Ben.”
“You’re a Devil Fruit user, right?”
“N-no? But… there’s someone who did this to me.”[/ul]
With the revelation that there is another Devil Fruit power at work, and finding that such a power granted its consumer an ability that goes entirely against her moral compass, Scarlette silently sets herself the task to finding and killing the power’s owner. No sooner than the revelation occurred than the familiar voice of Tweiss finds its way to Pluto’s ears, accompanied by another voice unknown. With silent steps, the Zoan user approaches the corpulent man, whilst Ben pleads to Scarlette to not trust him. Finding greater reason to pursue this unknown ability user, Scarlette accepts the invitation of Tweiss to go and visit his ‘Boss’ – a man by the name of Octavier – and explains that to do so they must cross the bridge to the island’s capital city; Crescent Moon Central.
Soon arriving at Crescent Castle, whose form is gradually being reconstructed in the wake of the locale’s civil war, the group are introduced to the man himself. A kind gentleman of tall stature, Octavier’s very presence seems to welcome them. Revealing their desire to become stronger to him, Pluto and Scarlette are soon pointed towards an event in which they can test their skills; Crescent’s first Battle Royale since the defeat of Selethen at the hands of the Gold Dream Pirates. Though at first unsure of what such a thing is, Scarlette is soon informed by both her ally and the neutral party about the meaning behind such a thing, and the chance to test his mettle and break the ‘boredom’ of the island soon gets Pluto riled up.
“And you got the number eight, so…”
[/ul]Now knowing that they would not have to fight against one another in the first round, rescinding their weapons and armaments as per the rules explained by the elderly clerk and commentator, James, Pluto and Scarlette prepare themselves for the battles ahead. Just two amongst twenty four indubitably powerful combatants, the first to take stage is none other than the Offspring Human herself. Making utmost use of her ‘Hypertension’ ability to best her fearsome foes, and even revealing a new trick by the name of ‘Souffler’, Scarlette comes out as one of the two victors of the first preliminary round. Overcoming a powerful bruiser, two brothers – one scrawny and one like an egg – and a businessman who announces every calculation, she and a devilishly handsome toreador known as Quattro go through to the final round.
Pluto then takes point, participating against such fearsome foes as a savage warrior, an immense brawler, and even a martial artist whom had faced him before so long ago! But despite the intensity of the battle, it is he and a woman known as Hexton – blessed with the ability to manipulate water – that find success. It is during this second round that a now frenzied Scarlette leaves the stadium to seek liberation for the innocent, encountering Tweiss who soon feels the fierce grip of her wrath. But even so, the psychopathic siren just could not find it within herself to kill in such a brutal fashion. Instead, Tweiss escorts her to see Octavier, under the premise that he would allow her to become stronger. It is there, in the castle’s underground chambers, where the truth begins to rear its ugly head.
“What… What happened?”
“Tch! He’s used his power on us…”[/ul]
Wrenched from their bodies, Scarlette and Pluto – who had followed after finding victory – now find themselves in an incorporeal state, helplessly awaiting Octavier’s next move…
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[/b]Pluto (550055)
Rebecca (33ffff)
Ben (abcdef)
Clara (ff99ff)
Tweiss (ba3b3e)
Octavier (9999ff)
Old James (101010)
Skinny Brother (#7) (ad5a00)
Rotund Brother (#9) (00a5da)
Hexton (#2) (003300)
Quattro (#1) (e62f2f)
Brutish Brawler (#17) (440022)
Percentage Businessman (#19) (00ff55)
Nero Trojan (999900)
Blond Fighter (#24) (d5cf56)
Savage Warrior (#12) (633e09)
Kite (#10)[/ul][/ul][/spoiler][/font][/blockquote][/div][/div][/div]