Serious : The Start

Squeezed into a crate underneath the main deck of the merchant vessel that Coyote had pinched a ride off, with a roll of his thumb against the wheel of his lighter the small limited space around him illuminated instantly, cupping his hand around the flame as he brought the cigarette to it protecting the flame from the odd drafts of air that came from above. With the newly found light Coyote looked around the cargo hold before spotting an apple pinching one with his hand he tossed into the air before catching it with his free hand and taking a large bite.

Nodding in approval of the taste Coyote placed it back down where he had previously found the fruit before creeping through the deck making sure no eyes were on him. Poking his head out onto the deck, it appeared the ship was empty much to the pirates relief as he hopped off and onto the harbour. Allowing the smoke from his cigarette to escape and billow through the air from the small gap Coyote had formed with his mouth he looked up to the sun before shielding his eyes from it's rays. Shimotsuki Village, known for it's swordsmanship dojos and frequently held tournaments.

The Latter was why the pirate had made the trip to the Island, rumour had it that an annual tournament was being held with the winner receiving a sword that was claimed to be of rare value some said it was one of the 7 Great Swords others said it was just a cheap replica but whatever it was it certaintly drew publicity to the island. In all honesty , Coyote didn't give two hoots about some sword but he did want something else, crewmates, strong ones. The tournament was rumoured to attract a large number of applicants from all across the four blues with various styles of fighting.

Within minutes the pirate located a young boy that could be much older than 12 handing out leaflets and flyers promotiong the event as he passed, Coyote grabbed one before nodding to the boy in thanks. Quickly skimming through the informaton and details printed onto the decorative flyer the pirate continued to walk before he looked up and located what appeared to be the correct location, an arena a big one with one hell of a long queue. With a sigh he ruffled his hands through his messy and unkept hair and joined the back of the queue before reaching into his pocket for another cigarette.

Sitting on a bench in with a cigarette hanging from his lips Genzo lazily inhaled shrinking the cigarette leaving only ash and a butt in his mouth left. Exhaling and using his tongue to flick the remaining ash from the cigarette, he watched as it let go and drifted towards the ground. There was a light breeze in the air and a tree hung over head with orange, yellow & red leaves clinging on for dear life. The shade was nice, even if it was only little.

Reading over the local paper Genzo was pretty sure he'd come to the right place. Not because the town was known for its swordsmanship though. Reading over the front page had already given him a clue, but now reading the actual story, it just plastered a smile on his face.

Notorious bandit turned pirate Shang had come to town and been stirring up quite a riot with his three swords. Tearing the town into pieces and leaving it in shambles. Smiling as he flicked the butt of his cigarette to the ground Genzo placed a hand on his bag. He could feel the shoulder pads of his bandit outfit through the light material.

It seems that Shang & his bandit crew had arrived and were making the transition from bandit to pirate. Well if Genzo had anything to say about this, it would be that the bastard wouldn't be around much longer. Hoisting the bag unto his back and folding up the paper leaving Shang's face visible he headed off into the nearest tavern.

He wanted revenge and more importantly, he wanted his swords back. They'd been with him since he started his career as a swordsman and if he had anything to say about it, they'd be with him till the last days of his career as a swordsman too.

Like baby teeth, he just wanted to keep them as a reminder of his early days.

Life sure was eventfull. from island to island finding loads of fun food and having loads of stuff to do life was not all that bad, finding company to travel in, and tasting loads of candys Brenda knew that life like this was actually quite fun. But she also knew that this couldn't stay forever, Brenda had to get a job, and do something with her life, before her carelessness would be her problem.

one day she would make something of it

but that day

was not today.

smiling and nomming on a lollypop she sat on a bench, looking out over the nice and blue sea. her head flying around in the wind. and next to her, her backpack together with her spade.

On her lap was a book, and next to it a quill, she was a chronicler, or atleast like to write up stories of what happened. though it wasn't much big so far, but she hoped that if she stayed close to atention, one day she could write something very awesome. this Meant possibly danger. But also a lot of fun. Dreaming about fun and riches, and loads of good chocolates one would think this careless young girl had all but problems, yet there were a few that were hidden deep inside her, that no one would know about unless they were close and well Brendas problem was letting people close.

Deciding on what to do for the day brenda stared into the yonder, she continued day dreaming. continued to wait for a fun even to peek her interest.

OOC: Skipping both Wolfgang and Gilly due to inactivity

Stretching his arms out in front of him, Marley looked up to see the various glances of confusion aimed directly at him. Was it the way he dressed ? Or the giant spear he held in his hand or maybe it was the fact he was dripping wet and carrying a fish that was half the size of him through the streets of Shimotsuki Village. Finally the stares got to him as he stopped dead in his tracks dropping the large fish on the ground with a loud thud before exteding his arm to one man before tutting loudly.

"What ya problem mon' aint you never seen a mon carryin' fish or suttin'?" asked Marley in somewhat of a perplexed manner as he caught the glimpse of a young lady consuming what appeared to be a candy bar in the corner of his eye. "Dis pretty child' be munchin' her gums on dis ting right 'ere you ain't sayin nuttin mon" with the various tuts and sighs that Marley was making had begun to cause quite a scene around the surrounding area.

--Coyote Smith--

Coyote scratched the back of his neck as he felt the same feeling he had felt for the majority of his marine career, he affectionately referred to it as "CBA Syndrome" hwever it was purely Coyote's laziness that had severely hampered and limited his potential as a marine and he was feeling it once more as with one extra look at the size of the queue Coyote tucked his hands into his trouser pockets before exiting the queue and proceeding to walk down the road, once more submitting to his lethargy. Noticing the upcoming sigage for a boozer the captain shrugged his shoulders as he proceeded through the double doors with a single swift push of the doors he entered the establishment.

The unmistakable scent of cigarette smoke and alchohol filled his nostrils and felt almost comforting as Coyote returned all the glares he received directly back to their senders as he sat down by a vacant table thast was circular as a busty barmaid made her way round and asked for his order.

"Straight Vodka on Ice"

Remarked Coyote without even making eye contact on the woman nor her assets for the simple fact his attention had meandered to a patron of the tavern who sat at the back of the building a rather well built and bulky man with long brown hair and a long flowing but thin moustache whoms end reached down past his chin he was surrounded by other males and had a woman on his laps and three sheathed blades on the table in front of him. The waitress soon returned with Coyote's drink with a nod of appreciation, the pirate brought the glass to his lips before swishing the beverage around his mouth and swallowing all the whilst maintaining his eyes on the man and crew whom had picked up on this and began to do the same.

Breaking the stare down, Coyote diverted his eyes as he returned to his drink and reached into his pocked before placing his cigarette packet on the table.

Picking himself up from the bench and pulling his bag onto his shoulder, Genzo started making his way towards a local bar. He figured if he could ask about the bandits and where to find them then he could at least get an idea where to head. More importantly he could attack as the Arctic Demon and no one would be any the wiser.

Entering a bar he was hit in the face by a sudden stench that was all too familiar to him. After working in a bar the smell of smoke & booze was almost homely to him. Making his way up to the bar beside a man who seemed to be drinking water chilled with ice, Genzo placed the newspaper on the table and gestured towards the woman behind the bar.

"Excuse me madam, but you wouldn't happen to know much about where these bandits are around here would you?"

He couldn't wait to find this man just so he could get his hands around the bastard's throat and ring it, either that or cut him into pieces, which ever one was easiest and available first. The man had not only stolen his swords but hurt his confidence in his own ability and he needed to prove to himself that he was strong enough to beat this man.

If he couldn't beat a simple bandit how would he get anywhere in life.

Time flew. and that was perfect. she was quite happy today. though all the events signing her past were quite big, she was quite liking this day ofcourse sometimes her thoughts went from happy to sad. thinking about home. about her family and what happened to the island. But it was nothing she could change now, the only thing she could do was enjoy life. and she felt she had no reason to behave anymore. to do normal work, the governement had made her suffer enough. and now she was going to live her life without no one telling her what to do.

No more bullies, no more mean people. well if there were she would just slam them with Blu. right on the face.

Though she had not decided what she wanted to do. sailing seemed fun but who wanted a kid on their crew. she wondered. maybe she should apprentice to a local smith and increase her skills with her inventing, or like she really wanted maybe try and sell a book about adventures. but that would need an interesting enough of a person to write a book about.

her thoughts continued piling up till a man next to her started talking about her, or more like yelling he was carrying a fish, and apperently got a lot of eyes for it, then he wondered why they didn't make a problem of it that she was eating candy. which was quite strange as who would walk around with a fish like he did,, also He was talking quite loud, and in an odd manner, and even causing quite the scene, to the dislike of Brenda she stared over and frowned at him. '' hey candy is more yum then fish'' she said while looking at the man puffing her cheeks, '' but its nothing to stare at him for, '' she said out loud. hoping people would just leave him alone, and then her.

---Genzo & Coyote---

At the simple mention of the word Bandits the woman's face turned pale and gaunt as she quickly moved away from Genzo and returned to her duties without even acknowledging his earlier question. Across the room in a small alcove sat the man who Coyote had earlier been avidly staring at with a great discontempt, he didn't know why he didn't like him whether it was the commotion he was causing or the god awful excuse f what that man considered a decent haircut regardless it had irked him greatly. Gulping down the last remnants of his drink Coyote gently placed the base of the glass onto the tabletop as gently as possible before sparking up a cigarette before wedging it in between his lips.

As he had been doing this the moustache wielding patron had made his way over towards the table that was now occupied by both Coyote and Genzo and was currently a couple of meters away from Coyote's face. Opting to not give this individual any more attention than he had already deserved Coyote stared straight as he exhaled releasing a puff of grey smoke that billowed towards the ceiling. Slightly Irked by this the man slammed his hand down onto the table creating a loud sound that finally grasped the pirates attention if only for a minute.

With one swift movement Coyote reached foro his cigarette with his left hand befre grasping the enemies right hand firmly and pressing the butt of his cigarette into the man's flesh burning it quite severely before letting it go as the man squealed in pain and turned his back towards the chain-smoking ex marine as he yanked on the bandit's pony tail and slamming his head against the table leaving the man dazed and confused with a cigarette sized burn imprinted onto his flesh. The majority of the patrons simply stood open-mouthed as they made an exit for the door along with the swords as one of the men dragged the incapicitated man by the leg out ofo the tavern.

"You idiot. We know Shang!"

With that Coyote returned to his cigarette before glancing towards Genzo and opening his mouth.

"Aren't pirates just the worse ? Rather Ironic that I am one though."

---Marley & Brenda---

"Candy ain't got nom' of dem nutrients fish got you get me sistah? Where ya get your proteins and vitamins fro-" Marley's speech was soon interuppted as he felt a crack and then his vision was impaired as he felt around the gooey liquid that turned out to be an egg as his vision soon returned Marley felt the unmistakable deafening pain of being hit in his man parts as a herd of small children who seemed to be around the ages of 5 - 12 ran past him with sticks and metal pipes in their hands, after the stampede had ended Marley begun to breath heavy as he tried to aleviate the pain he was feeling.

The Deep breathing seemed to help as he groggily made his way to his feet before looking to his right and realising the heard of Kid's had committed sacrilige in his eyes and stolen his newly captured Fish. As he realised Marley widened his eyes and opened his mouth "Dem little terraways copped mah Fish ya get me Sistah?" asked Marley as he placed his hat back on his head picked up his spear and hopped to his feet after he chased after the herd of children that had robbed him of his dinner and his pride as a fisherman.

Watching as the woman ignored him and went about her duties irked Genzo, he wanted to say something but rolled his eyes and sighed. Whilst he did so a situation unfolded before him. Watching it Genzo waited to see who the victor would be and at the simple sight of watching the man with the pony tail have his head slammed into a table & a cigarette burnt into his flesh, Genzo stood there unimpressed.

I wasn't that he wasn't impressed, but more so that he just wanted his swords already and scaring people off wasn't helping, but neither had the barmaid. Bitch

As the man with the brown hair spoke about pirates being a pain Genzo nodded.

"Seems it."

He never really knew about pirates other than they were sea bandits, kinda like his old life except they suffered dying in the waves, facing the elements, illness & lack of nutrients. It wasn't really his style and not something he much cared for if he was honest. He just wanted to master his sword styles find these three cursed blades.

Holding on to his bag on his back, Genzo sighed and shook his head. The bar was now fairly quiet, but as he looked at the man on the table with the pony tail he took a look at the newspaper in his hands. Looking closely at it he spotted a man in the very back behind two of the larger bandits with what seemed to be a pony tail and the same ratty face.

Looking between the two he began to realize this was him.

Genzo turned to look towards Coyote.

"You don't by any chance know this man do you?" Genzo asked curiously desperately hoping he did.

This scene was getting stranger and stranger, it was not the most normal man she had seen, but he wasn't hurting anyone, though he might have been bugging her a little by saying candy wasn't nutricious, because who needed nutrients anyways. But the mans intentions weren't bad were they?

His speech was interupted by the act of kids throwing eggs up on this man, and after it hitting him with many objects. She didn't like this, and it really reminded her of the bullys bullying her in the past. as the man chased the kids she ran after the man trying to catch up with them.

'' Hey, mister'' she said as he was chasing after the kids who were a tad faster then him '' if i get your fish back, will you share it with me'' she asked. as she knew she was kind of getting hungry, she then increased her speed, while still having a lollypop in her mouth, and her shovel in the hand, while having her bagpack on her back, she still could make some nice speed. though maybe walking around with a shovel seemed a little strange.

---Coyote & Genzo---

Stretching his leg out causing the mans lifeless body to drop to the floor so that Coyote could get a proper look at him, using his foot implace of his hands to investigate the man and get a proper look at him.

"I don't know him personally but from looking at him, he's probably bandit not sure check his arms bandits tend to have their sigils as tattoos on their arms, if all this is true he's probably one of Shangs . Why'd you ask anyway what is your business with him?" Asked Coyote this character was begininning to interest him...slightly.

---Marley & Brenda---

Wiping the remnants of cracked eggs shell from his eyes he began his pursuit of the assailants, opting to bounce and skip rather than run as he had learnt it was a quicker method of travel, hearing a familiar voice Marley turned to see Brenda trying to catch up with him. She had offered her assistance in return for a part of his hard-fought catch , part of Marley knew he was better of on his own then he realised that she was just a child.

"Sure, just keep up mon'"

Looking towards the man who spoke about he being a bandit and probably one of Shang's men, Genzo nodded. He didn't see a marking on the man but figured it didn't matter, the mere mention of the name Shang put a little hope into Genzo. As this man asked about what his business was, Genzo made sure to look over the man from head to toe. Mainly to make sure he wasn't a swordsman himself. If he was then he could be after the blades himself.

Noticing none in sight he smirked. Reaching into his pocket for a cigarette, Genzo popped on into his mouth and lit up. Inhaling and exhaling he looked towards Coyote and replied.

"Well this bandit leader stole my swords a few years ago. They're said to be the same swords that the Arctic Demon once used and I want them back."

Running after the man, Brenda didn't really need much effort to catch up with the man, he told her sure, if she could keep up. Offcourse she could. she grinned a little and smiled. '' I'll catch them for you, so i got to be faster then them'' she said. As she increased her speed.

Running quite fast she slowly closed in the kids a little bit younger then her, she wasn't holding her spade, since it would look to much like a weapon but was ready to smack some to teach them to not be rude. '' Hey you little kids, you shouldn't steal'' she yelled at them as she slowly got closer, ready to tackle the one that stole the fish.

---Coyote and Genzo---

As Genzo spoke, Coyote spun his head towards him with a smirk.

"Artic Demon? Sounds awful scary. Never quite got the whole scary epithet trait amongst people mainly because no matter how strong you are there's always gonna be someone stronger. To be frank calling yourself Artic Demon sounds pretty darn arrogant and calling yourself a name like that makes them a total knob in my eyes at least"

Whistling slightly to attract the attention of the barmaid, Coyote signalled for another drink. As it arrived he poked and prodded the two ice cubes that were submerged in the alchoholic concotion. Before bringing the brim of the glass to his lips and enjoying the coldness of the glass against his flesh as Coyote gulped the small amount of liqour back with a single knock of the neck.

---Marley & Brenda---

Making a sharp turn around the corner, the group of children had already had a booby trap in place as they hopped over the trip wire that had been set prior to the small-time robbery they had committed on one Marley Jackson. The Wire was near enough invisible to anyone approaching due to it's clear colour and the line of sight someone approaching would have, as they'd pass it'd cause them to lose their balance and send them crashing down to the floor below.

As Marley remained hot on the pursuit of the group of children as he noticed the turn they had made at the end of the winding road, he turned to Brenda as he noticed she was rather quick and also had ....a shovel on hand. Looking at the child with a puzzled look he began to speak


"Why you got a shovel mon' ? You a digga' or sumting you get me?" questioned Marley in the bluntest way possible as the pair approached the near-enough invisble tripwire that lay ahead and straight into the ambush of the Band Of Brothers.

Looking towards Coyote as he spoke about the arrogance of people who named themselves scary nick names. Genzo smirked and nodded.

"Yea it is, thats why I'd prefer someone give me a nick name instead of coming up with one myself. So would you be able to lead me to this bandit camp or where ever it is these bastards are hiding?"

Looking on hopefully, Genzo seriously hoped that this man could and if he couldn't he may as well just leave right now and find them himself. It wasn't what he wanted to do, but needs must and all that shit. He wanted his swords back and even more so wanted to get even with the bastard who took away his swords that he'd trained with all those years ago.

As Brenda ran as fast as she could, she saw the kids turning around the corner, and when she was getting closer to the corner she tripped, heading face first into the street, she noticed they had put up some tripping wire, they had gone to far now and Brenda was angry. ''urrrgh'' she yelled.

She stood up and looked at marley, who had asked her why she was wearing a shovel, if she was a digger, he did talk strange but she nodded '' my dad was a gravedigger, '' she answered him as steam came from her ears. she was going to punish those kids, and probably go to far. '' This shovel has something special about it'' brenda said as she called blu out, '' lets get these kids, want a ride'' she said as she climbed onto blu and waited for marleys answer, who would probably be shocked by a giant bear.

Leaning back in his chair as Genzo asked for his assistance, he grinned slightly as he tapped his glass on the wooden table a few times as he contemplated the black haired males plead.

"Depends, I take it you're a swordsman. You Good?" questioned Coyote as he ran his fingers through his hair, as he scanned his eyes over Genzo he started to store information about him, quite a muscular build, well spoken, knowledgeable he'd be a good fit as long as he was proficient enough with metal sticks in his hands.

"I'll make you a deal, I need crewmate you need your swords. I bring you to Shang, help you take him down and I accquire you're services permanently as a crewmate." remarked the brown haired pirate as he spat on his hand before offering it to Genzo outstretched.

"Are we sweet ?"

---Marley & Brenda---

"Speshal ? Whatcha mean mon' ?" questiond Marley with a puzzled expression, as his mouth dropped to the floor upon the sight of a giant bear with Brenda on top.

"GET DOWN FROM THERE MON' DAT TINGS A WILD BEAST YOU GET ME?" roared Marley as he ran by the side of the bear and fell over the tripwire as a result getting a face ful of dirt as the pair fell over, a masked child poked round the corner before delivering two firms blows round the back of their head's incapicitating both of them.

As Marley awoke he found himself in an abandoned derelict basement tied to a concrete pillar with fairly weak ropes that had been sloppily tied by the children, looking beside him he saw Brenda again restrained against the concrete pillar to his left, before hearing a roar that must of been Blu coming from another room. In front of him sat a bare chested teenager who was around the age of 16 he had a well built chest that had tribal like markings on it a Red Diagonal Stripe followed by a Black one and a White Star over his Right Pectoral Muscle.

Kissing his teeth, Marley ripped himself out of his poorly tied constraints much to the surprise of the leader as he grasped the boy by his neck and pinned him against the wall.

"Where me fish mon and you don't get hurt" said the Fisherman bluntly as he felt bare without his spear in his hand.

"Please. We needed to feed the children...you're free to share the food with us we apologise for our behaviour towards you but we needed to secure food, we're orphans the younger ones haven't been fed in weeks" said the Leader as he breathed heavily as Marley and his palms clasped around the boys neck after hearing the news he nodded and released him.

"Why did you steal me fish mon, I be happy to share you get me "

"We couldn't take the risk, please follow me I'll take you to the children and to your bear " said the bare chested male as he made his way over to Brenda and released her from the restraints, before apologising again to her.

As they made their way up the stairs, the scene in the factory was quite joyous compared to the bleak monotonous colour scheme of the derelict factory as a fire had been raised in the center of the room with the group of children enjoying the fish as it roasted over the fire, with a skewer through the center of it.

Blu was also there huddled in a corner by the fire as a number of young children stroked him and petted him, and hugged him. He seemed docile enough as he enjoyed the warmth from the campfire and all of the attention from the orphans.

"I can handle a blade, thats all you need to know. " Genzo replied to Coyote's question. It wasn't that he didn't feel confident with a blade, but more the fact that he felt, this man was a stranger and he didn't need to know all the details. As Coyote spoke about a deal in which he'd become his crew mate and he'd help him get his blades back Genzo looked into the distance.

"Honestly, I just want my swords back. Joining you, well I'll be honest what reason do I have to join you? Give me a good reason and I'll consider it. But honestly I can't see myself joining a pirate. I'm not a criminal."As Coyote offered his hand with spit on it, Genzo sat back a little disgusted and as he asked if they were sweet he replied with a dirty look and disgusted tone.

"I'm not shaking that hand You can give me a hand taking down these bandits, but gaining my trust will take a while buddy. I don't see myself becoming a pirate with you just because you helped me out with these guys. I'll be appreciative for your help, but not entirely in your debt. I can do this alone."

Getting to his feet Genzo stretched and looked towards Coyote.

"So are we going to get going then? Cause I'm really looking forward to getting my swords back and showing this Shang bastard a thing or two."

Boom

Two booms

Two knocks. Knocking them both out coldly. Hitting the floor they were out in the cold for a while.

A while later Brenda woke up to a yelling fisherman. A loud yelling one. She rolled her eyes and felt her head hurting she then saw a man without shirt infront of her explaining the kids were orphans and they stole because they needed food. Brenda nodded at marleys comment and hurried off to blu once she got released.

Finding a room she saw kids nomming and cuddling up to blu. She smiled and walked up to blu and petted them. "Isn't he a kind bear " she asked the kids. Continueing to stroke blu.

Brenda turned around at the man " is there anything we can do to help. Why dont you grow food to eat. Or fish. Its better to catch or bake then steal. Though we are not angry, are we?" She asked marley.

---Coyote and Genzo---

Looking at his hand, and the saliva dropping onto the table as Genzo rejected his proposal Coyote pursed his lips before dragging it across the surface as he dried the saliva off of his palm. "Well... When a man is denied the right to live the life he beleives in, that man has no choice but to be a criminal. " remarked the Captain as he rested both of his legs onto the desk before outstretching his arms and yawning loudly as he shifted slightly to get comfortable. "The reason is because I'm going to completely change this world in ways you can't even begin to fathom...also we have an absolutely fabulous dental plan"

As he saw Genzo hop up from his chair, Coyote did the same. "Sure. Follow me just remember I can snap your precious sword like twigs m'kay ?" remarked the Captain as he pulled out a cigarette from his pocket and snapped it in half as tobacco pured out from the paper on to the floor as he illustrated his intent with his actions. Before giving the swordsman a chance to respond he was already out of the door.


---Marley and Brenda---

As Brenda approached and remarked about Blu the children nodded in agreement, The Leader who was known as Cain to the orphans as they shouoted his name and approached as soon as he entered the room began to sigh at Brenda's suggestions.

"We can't we don't have the resources to do such a thing, it's wrong but petty theft is the most we can do to survive"

"Nah we're not angry mon' enjoy da fish yo get me. " said the Dreadlocked Fisherman as he noticed Cain slink off out of the room looking thoroughly disheartened, which peaked Marley's interest as he made his way over towards him before tapping him on the shoulder.

"Brudda. What the matter.How you get all de orphans mon' wot happen to their parents?"

Cain remained quiet as Marley interrogated before the hulking frame of Marley questioned him again this time with slight moroe agrression as he knew Cain was witholding information from him.

"Shang happened."

Meanwhile a number of children had begun to play with Brenda poking at her and playing with her hair a they enjoyed their meal and stroked and clambered over Blu the Bear.

As Coyote spoke about helping him and being able to snap his swords like twigs, Genzo followed Coyote out the door and replied.

"You may be able to snap my swords, but that doesn't mean I won't be able to bash your brains in with my fists if I see fit." not attempting to start a fight but offer a friendly warning that he wasn't just a swordsman but a pretty good brawler too, Genzo followed after coyote and reached into his own pocket to find a cigarette in the corner on its own. Pulling it out and sticking it between his lips, Genzo pulled out a box of matches and quickly lit it.

Inhaling he felt his lungs finally filling with the sweet sweet smoke from this little bastards. Exhaling he looked towards Coyote smirking. Placing the cigarette back between his lips, Genzo continued to speak holding the cigarette in the side of his mouth.

"So how is it you could break apart my swords like twigs?" Genzo asked. Not because he was curious as he really didn't care, but more to make conversation on the way to the bandit's hideout of which Coyote seemed to know.

As the captain leading the kids answered he quickly left the room, followed by Marley, Brenda remained at Blu's side and stared around her. she looked at the kids pulling her hair, and playing with her, it was not all comfortable but they seemed to enjoy theirselves, and that made her happy, she smiled and patted some of the kids.

She then smiled more and had a idea, which kind of hurt her, as it was her hard earned candy, but the kids didn't have candy for much longer then her, she opened her bag and handed out some lollypops. '' be sure to share okay, everyone should have atleast 2'' she said smiling as she gave them out, all had other flavours, but they were good. mostly fruit. she smiled and was happy to do good.

But why was the man so sad before he left, and what was Marley doing, she looked at the kids'' I am bringing the others some too, look after blu okay'' as she sneaked away into the room Marley was in popping her head in, she wondered if she would get any information, and if they would find her she could say she wanted to bring them candy.

The Journey to the hideout that was located up in the mountainsides was rife with awkward silences and mostly puffs of cigarettes and the sound of footsteps. The toturous silence was soon interrupted as the pair approached the upwards incline towards the mountainside before Coyote stopped suddenly stretching his arm out stopping Genzo from approaching any further.

"Stop. You asked abouot my powers right? Well I'm a magnet man. I manipulate them to my will, and right now we're about two yards from a minefield that'll blow us to high hell with one wrong move. Just follow my exact movements and maybe just maybe, we might come out of this with our bodies intact" the words exact movement were sharp in his throat to highlight it's importance even more.

Vision

Coyote's turned a neon purple shade as he looked around the floor and located the positioning of the mines, there weren't as many as he expected most likely bevcause they couldn't afford it, Bandits didn't tend to be that wealthy. The mines were positioned in the shape ofo a Large S, shimmying through them Coyote routinely turnt around to make sure that Genzo was following his movements.


---Marley & Brenda---

"Shang ?" questioned Marley suspicously

"He's a bandit, he terrorises the town , he leads a group of outlaws stationed up in the mountain. Shang and his crew used to lead raids on the town usually killing anyone who wouldn't comply that's what he did to us and ouor parents. I've been training to go and kill the bastard but I don't have the firepower to do so."

Taken a back slightly, Marley sat down before rubbing his dreadlocks back behind his head.

"I'm sorry Bruddah" said Marley in a sorrowful tone before his eyes caught a glimpse of Brenda to which he arched his brow before making his way over.

"WHATCHA PEEPING FOR GAL? Ain't herd 'o' no privacy or suttin'" remarked Marley as he kissed his teeth.

"Cain, Bruddah I'll help you take down this boombaclut Shang you get me?"

As Coyote shouted "Stop" Genzo paused as he exhaled. Removing his cigarette from his lips and looked towards Coyote as he explained about his magnet man powers, Genzo raised an eyebrow. He knew nothing about devil fruits so this was new to him.

"Magnet man? Ok-ay."

As Coyote mentioned he should follow him exactly through the minefield ahead, Genzo nodded and complied. Following him exactly he found it strange but even more so surreal that this man could tell where mines were. Although he didn't know how much of this were a lie, he could just be bull shitting for all Genzo knew.

"Coyote, lets just pretend I have no idea what the hell a magnet man is or what the hell you're talking about, so why don't you try explaining it to me again? Just what the hell do you mean your a magnet man?"

Genzo really didn't know what he meant, Coyote may as well have been speaking French to him. It would've made the same amount of sense. Whatever a magnet man was it wasn't any sort of terminology Genzo had heard of before.

As brenda overheard the story going on she couldn't help being angry, she wanted to help out this man and the kids. Though she didn't know if her help would be accepted atleast she could always offer, she could always storm in on her own, along with blu, if her help wouldn't be accepted that is.

She then was caught, marley was loud, and maybe a little angry. '' I am sorry, I know it's rude, but I had some chocolate left and other candy, and I wanted to offer you two aswell, and I also wanted to see if I could help with something, they are unfair, and me and blu can fight well if that is needed'' She said hoping her help would be accepted. most people would say you are only a little kid. but well other would prefer a little kid above no one.

---Coyote and Genzo---

"The Mines, they give off a electro magnetic field, I can see them. Or in a term you may understand I can see the Boom Booms undergroud. " said Coyote as the purple hue on his eyes faded out and he returned to normal vision and flicked the remaining stub of his cigarette onto the ground and crushed it into the dust below under the heel of his boot before looking up and sniffing with his nose as Genzo questioned about his powers again.

"I ate a devil fruit, I can manipulate anything magnetic to do as I please like so" raising his index finger purple sparks began to radiate as his lighter began to hover in the air as Coyote influenced his movements before dropping it safely back into his palm and back into his coat pocket.

"Stealth isn't exactly my forte so lets introduce ourselves shall we, ya might wanna getback and uh cover your ears"

Walking over to a collection of rocks Coyote crouched down and picked up a rock roughly the size of his palm before tossing it underarm uptowards the air and counted as it drew closer and closer to the groud.

"5...4...3...2...1"

As the rock made contact with the floor Coyote cupped his ears and crouched down as the Mine's detonated causing a chain reaction of explosions and extremely loud booming that could be heard across the Island.


---Marley and Brenda---

Marley smiled at Brenda as he pet her on the head , "Don't worry yourself child, stay here with the children look after them.. I'll go meself mon" remarked the dreadlocked fisherman as he picked up his spear and cracked his head froom left to right as he bounced up and down on the spot as he began to warm himselfr up.

"Keep the bear here mon' the childs love the bear. Whereabouts is this shang mon'?"

"He's got a base loc-"

Cain was soon interrupted by the loud banging sound that caused the entire building to shake like an earthquake to which the children screamed and began to cry whilst Marley stood their stoic as he arched a brow.

"...in the mountains"

"You two go check on the children, I'll bring you back Shang"