Mysterious Vigilante part I

[Mr. Moon]

Jan #1

Few days passed since the strange duo of Marines helped Jan to get out from his overzealous fan and the young writers spend most of that time walking through the streets of Loguetown watching for certain someone. His original plan counted with only short stop in this city as he initially thought that there was only limited amount of inspiration he could get from the city of the Beginning and the End, that wouldn´t send him straight to jail, but as it turned out, he was mistaken. Because just the night after his escape he witnessed something extraordinary.

Walking through the streets and looking for some good, yet not to expensive restaurant, he noticed fight between two armed thugs and small masked figure, either girl or very small, slender teenage boy. He didn´t know and didn´t care. At first, the fighter in him wanted to step in, but then he was stopped by the author as whoever the masked person was, they definitely didn´t need his help. Although somehow lacking in skills, their speed and reaction time was top notch and so they made a quick work with the bad guys, quickly disappearing among the shadows before Jan could stop them.

That was unfortunate because...who whouldn´t want to speak with real life vigilante? Right at the very moment, Jan´s imagination ran wild, creating dozens of scenarios that could force that person to abandon their normal life for a dangerous existence of crime fighting masked hero. They were basically new book on two legs and Jan would do anything for the chance to interview them. The only problem was, he had no idea where to find them!

And so, he paid for a room in a small hotel and spend the last three days strolling through the streets of Loguetown hoping to meet them again. He already asked many locals but other than that the person existed and was waned by both, local Marines and Gangsters no one know anything for certain leaving Jan with nothing but his own theories and speculations. Actually he was so frustrated, that he started planning his own assault from some criminals to lure them out. But not yet...he could afford to give it two, maybe three other days before going that route.

[derpyhorse]

Kanade felt extremely nervous as his feet hot the wood deck of loguetown's port. Yet somewhere deep in Kanade there was a spark of excitement. Kanade sheepishly thanked the ship captain that let him hich a ride to loguetown. Kanade felt overwhelmed being in a place of such historical important's a place that would make or break an adventure of the sea. After take some time by the water to calm his nerves Kanade started heading through town the first thing he had to do was find a place to stay.

Shy and nervous in a place with so many people Kanade did his best not to bump into anyone and need up moving through a ally when he was stoped by a couple of thuggish individuals.

"Hay kid" the first thug said as they both approved Kanade. Kanade backed up looking at the thugs nervously." I don't want any trouble " Kanade pleaded as her felt cornered and nervous. The thugs moved closer " just hand over everything you got and..." As one of the men reached out for Kanade as he was stopped short by a quick uppercut that was nearly invisible to the thugs. With his friend now on the floor the now angered thug charged Kanade to only be met with a swift kick to the side of his head.

Kanade looked at the now unconscious thugs on the ground looking around nervously "oh dear I'm so sorry I hope there ok,I shouldn't leave them like these Kanade was now extremely embressed as he proper the thugs agienst a dumpster.

[Mr. Moon]

Jan #2

Another day spend in the city by a hopeless search for the masked vigilante. Another day wasted. Bored and with tired legs, Jan was cruising through the Logue Town´s streets without much success. Then, just as he was thinking about taking break for a lunch, he turned around a corner, discovering two thuggish looking guys just getting out of a cheap looking inn.

“Hmmm, maybe I can stage a mugging or something...”
He muttered for himself as he watched them stumbling down a street. Honestly, they didn´t looked that strong and compared to regular human, his body was incredibly tough. Taking few hits for them would be just a mild inconvenience, if he´ll manage to lure out the mysterious fighter. Especially compared to a shoe scuffing like that.

He just had to follow them to some remote place. Somewhere where the local guard or marines won´t be interfering.

Keeping his distance so he wouldn´t startle them out, the author shadowed that two down to the harbour district, where they finally entered side alley like a created for an ambush. The downside was that, before he could react, they started picking on some random kid!

“Ah come on, you have to...wait...that´s actually not that bad.”

A gentle smirk appeared on his face, as he leaned against nearby building, watching the scene from afar. If they´ll just rough up some random boy, the vigilante may show himself without him getting a single punch, only if

“What the...”

With eyes wide open, Jan watched as the kid disposed of the two thugs almost twice as big as himself with a speed that even his trained eyes could barely follow.

“That frame...speed and techniques...can I really be that lucky?”
He doubted that but on the other hand...how many teenage boys with this kind of skills would be walking through the streets of East Blue town? No, if anything, the probability was on his side in this one. That was why, he quickly moved from the shadows, yelling on the guy while he was pulling the now unconscious thugs towards the dumpsters.

“Hey...nice work with these two, they really get what they deserved!”

He tried his best to look as friendly and harmless as possible to not startle him out.

“Truth to be told, I had a bad history with these two, so what would you say...can I invite you to a lunch? As a form of thank you.”

[derpyhorse]

Kanade was propping the thugs against a dumpster with a worried look hoping he didn't over do it when a Voice was heard come out of nowhere, startling Kanade. As the man helped kanade get the thugs rested he finally realized he hadn't answered the man as he came in . " Oh your welcome, but it wasn't anything special and kind of feel back for knocking them out like that, I'm sure if i had just waited some marine's would came by to here the commotion" Kanade seem to nervously deflect the praise the man had given him and ramble of several more excuses before replying to the mans offer to lunch. " oh  no i couldn't I wouldn't want to impose and I'm sure you not want me..."  Kanade is interrupted by his stomach growling in defiance of his protests and he just turned red in the face. " Uh yeah lunch sounds great actually, um im new in town so do you have place in mind and um what's  your name. oh that's rude I'm sorry I should give my name first im Kanade Clay and um thank you for the help" the boy rambled of nervously once more and put out his hand to great the man properly.  

[Mr. Moon]

Jan #3

Marines? That mention surprised Jan as he wouldn't expect from someone who was living as vigilante to do so, but than he realized, that if it's truly him, the last thing he would like to do would be revealing his identity to a random stranger so in this context, mentioning Marines actually made quite sense.

“Maybe, but maybe not.”

The writer smiled mysteriously before offering the teenager in front of him a firm handshake.

“My name is…”

Jan paused for a second, unsure whatever he should use his real name or his writer pseudonym. Both options had their dangers after all. If he revealed his real name, it could damage his incognito as in the city there already were few who know him as Peter. But if he used his pen name and the vigilante would recognize it, would he be willing to speak with him? Well, there was only one way he could find out.

“Peter Raskrie”

He finished quickly before smiling again as the loud growling of Kanade´s stomach betrayed his feeble attempts to reject his offer.

“Well if that's the case Mr. Clay, follow me. I know just the right place.”

Jan said with a tone of professional guide, before turning to a nearby street.

“New in the city huh, that's a nice try, but I don't believe you.”

He muttered for himself, as they were walking through the streets, till they got into one of the main tourist districts, with their cafes and restaurants. Jan picked one near the harbor. Nice and quiet place which he learned the other day offered delicious roasted meat and even better steaks. It wasn't the most expensive place in the neighborhood, but it wasn't exactly cheap either.

“Here we are. Order whatever you like, I am paying.”

Peter said as he led them to a small table in the corner of the room.

He waited for the waiter and Kanade´s order before asking.

“So, if I may ask, what brings you to the Loguetown?”

[derpyhorse]

Kanade eyes widened as he heard the man introduce himself as one of Kanade favorite writers. Well her had several but still the small teen did his best to not show to much of his excite ment he cold tell just by Mr.Raskrie's dress that he probably was just out and didn't want to much attention but the Kanade inner fanboy as squealing with a month of joy and nerves. Kanade had realize about a minute in he was just standing there looking at Me.Raskrie. "Uh it's nice to meet you Mr.Raskrie I'm a huge fan your books are amazing " I praise the man before me with nervousely smile realizing I was about to have lunch with these man.

Kanade fallowed Mr. Raskrie doing his best not trail behind or stand to close. He heard him say something under his breath but didn't catch is and didn't want be rude so he just continued to fall him regrating haven not taken a copy of any of Mr. Raskrie books from his library at home. 'maybe we I could get another copy for him to sign well in town' I though to my self as we arrived at a nice looking place at near the Harbor. Kananda nodded nervously as Mr.Raskrie told him to order anything he liked so he just orders a water a a steak medium nervous he and not wanted to seem like he was mouthing of Mr. Raskrie. Yet he only become more embressed by his next quistion. "Oh uh well actually I figured it was about time to leave home and see the world..I want be a writer too, not that I could compare to you of course..and I was trained pretty well so I should be able to defend my self as long as it's no one super strong or anything" I say nervously fidgiting with my fingers under the table.

[Mr. Moon]

Jan #4

When Kanade introduced himself as his fan, Jan silently cursed. He was so focused on keeping his real identity hidden, that he didn't realize, someone could actually recognize his pen name. After the incident with Iron Fist pirates, he learned to be cautious around his more hardcore fan, so it took the writer a second or two before he realized that this is in fact very advantageous for him. If the boy was his fan, he should be excited about the possibility of starting in his new book right? And so he proceeded with his plan.
Kanade proved to be rather a nervous companion, but he still shared some important details about himself. Although some details probably weren't true.
"So you are basically traveling the world to get inspiration for your first book? That's a good plan."
Jan nodded appreciatively while making a short mental note that this doesn't add up. Did he find the wrong guy? No, more likely he was very good at making cover stories for himself and said this because he knows that Peter is a writer. Yes, that was more likely. Fortunately, he left him another piece of information that the writer could use.
"Wait a moment!"
Jan raised his voice as if he just realized something.
"Does it mean that you are trained in martial arts?"
He asked with a hint of excitement in his voice.
"I mean obviously you did, with how easily you got rid of those thugs, but, what arts did you learn? And who was your master?"
The young writer paused for a second before continuing.
"Of course, you don't have to answer me if it's secret or something, but I was always a great fan of them, so if you could share some information, I would definitely appreciate it.

[derpyhorse]

Kanade was a mix of excitement and nervousness. At one point he was excited sitting at a table with one of them an that gave him inspiration and courage to be out here travel, though if only through his books it still mean alot for him. Then he was nervous because for some reason Mr.Raskrie had taken some kinda interest in Kanade's life making the teen wond r why a man like him was interested in weak boy like Kanade but still Kanade did his best be polite and answer all of Mr.Raskrie quistions. " That's right, right now I'm merely going to keep journal of my adventures and maybe try to make something from that I don't really think I'd be good to put my self in my books though " Kanade replied just before nearly jumping out of his seat as Mr.Raskie raised his voice in supirse and preceded to ask a string of quistions about Kanade's martial arts seeing the man's excitement Kanade nervously answered him." Uh yeah well it's nothing special I just got lucky those guys were drunk right " pausing with nervous chuckle. "As for the martial art itself is a much weaker deviation of one of my masters styles I didn't really have what it takes to learn his style. Oh um my style called water steam boxing, and I was trained by a man called Gabriel Moon" Kanade feely sheepish trying to take about his fighting style and also nervous wondering if he should have told Mr.Raskrie about Mr.Moon quietly sipping his water.

[Mr. Moon]

Jan #5

“Well, you don´t have to put yourself directly in your book and still take inspiration from your lie or life of others.”

Said Jan quietly. After all this was exactly what he was doing for most of his life. He wanted to add few more pointers to how to start career in literature, but stopped, when Kanade mentioned familiar name.

“Moon? That have to be coincidence right?”

But than, how many guys with strange name could be possibly running around, teaching people martial arts?

“Ehm...wait a second.”

The writer muttered as he was trying to put his thoughts together.

“You mean that Gabriel Moon? Tall, guy in fancy suit, that looks like if he was always angry because of something?”

He asked quickly and waited until the young man confirms his assumption before laughing.

“Well, what a coincidence, my martial arts were created by this guys...well If that´s the case my name, I mean my real name is Jan, Jan Sela and I am student of Magnus who learned the Three Imperial Fists from master Moon...wait...that makes you my senpai right?”

The writer laughed again before making a space in front of himself for plate with his lunch.

“Anyway I have to say I didn´t expect another M.A.R.I. member here in East Blue. I know about Michael and Samuel, but never heard my master mentioning your name. Well...”

Jan lowered his voice to silent whisper.

“That´s probably because of your secret identity right?”

He winked at him conspiratorially.

“I mean, that masked vigilante thing you are doing in the night. Don´t worry, I can keep a secret.”

Well that was technically lie, but that was something Kanade will probably have to figure for himself.

“Anyway, since I saw you fighting these criminals three days ago I was wondering, what made young martial artist like you to start career as vigilante?”

[derpyhorse]

Kanade listened to every word like it was coming from a god as one of the greatest writers in Kanade's opinion was giving him tips on how to start his own books, but then the boy was startled by the man sudden questions on the teens mentor. After listing to  Mr. Raskrie describe his  teacher even if he didn't agree with the last part he could see why he said it.  " Um well yeah that sounds like.. though Mr. Moon isn't as angary as he looks". kanade reply's as he try's to defend his master. Mr.Raskrie or Mr.Sela as he revealed his real name next sentence and question made the teen even more of a stuttering mess then he already was. " What ..no i mean i don't think so, b...besides i wouldn't make a great teach besides im younger then you wouldn't the most experienced person be the senpai, besides my martial art is no wear near the level of Mr. Moon's level i mean you saw me fight, i was just lucky" i blush and sink into my seat as are food was brought to are table. " OH.. um not actually with the M.A.R.I, just a boy Mr. Moon took pity on"  Kanade said heavily underestimating his on ability's. The next few sentences come with confusion and questions. " Secret identity? Vigilante?... uh Mr.Se... Mr.Raskrie im sorry but i wasn't here three days ago i just arrived. Besides Who ever these is probably way better then me i would probably have died or been caught by now" Kanade says confused and dejected that the only reason that he got meet a famous  writer like Mr. Sela was because he mistake him for someone else.