Island Boin Archipelago

[Larsi]

Seemingly harmless at first glance, Boin Archipelago will quickly turn into a death trap for anyone daeing enough to step ashore. Teeming with huge insects and dangerous plants, it is no place for the weak, as they would simply be devoured by the island. There lives a single man here, strong enough to withstand the jungle, and nothing more is known about him than his name... Heracles.

Spoiler: Map

 

[Larsi]

Heracles

Level 60
60 x 5 = 300
Strength: 44+17=61
Speed: 64+17=81
61x2=122
-Reaction: 61
-Movement: 61
Vitality: 49+12=61
61x2=122
-Durability:61
-Stamina:61
Haki: 62
62x2=124
-Armament Haki:62
-Observation Haki:62
Martial Arts: 81
81x2=162
-Spearwielding: 81
-Brawling: 81


Giant Beetles(40)

Level 30
30 x 2 = 60
Strength: 20
Speed: 20
20x2=40
-Reaction: 20
-Movement: 20
Vitality:20
20x2=20
-Durability:20
-Stamina:20


Beetle(50)
Level 5
5x2=10
Strength: 2
Speed: 2
2x2=4
-Reaction: 2
-Movement: 2
Vitality: 6
6x2=12
-Durability: 8
-Stamina: 4
Can only be fodder


Bee(50)
Level 5
5x2=10
Strength: 3
Speed: 5
5x2=10
-Reaction: 4
-Movement: 6
Vitality: 2
2x2=4
-Durability: 4
-Stamina: 4
Can only be fodder


Ant(50)
Level 5
5x2=10
Strength: 6
Speed: 1
1x2=2
-Reaction: 1
-Movement: 1
Vitality: 3
3x2=6
-Durability: 3
-Stamina: 3
Can only be fodder

 

[Larsi]

The giant beetles on this island can be tamed by beast masters. This island can not be controlled by pirates and holds no loot.

 

[Lamby]

The Arrival
Do you know that there isn't a set, size for someone to be a sailing Pirate on the seas? Sheepshead Ampharos, Sheep-Mink originating from the moving island Zou was cursed as a Science experiment. A Mysterious scientist was rescued and brought to Zou, he was nurtured by the minks until he was ready to stand on his own once again however... He deceived them, taking their kindness for granted he secretly kidnapped minks and Experimented on their DNA. Unfortunately for Sheepshead, she and her entire family were subjected to this torturous experience; when he was found out he fled. Not knowing how he'd gotten away or where he headed off to Sheepshead swore revenge and planned to find him...

"I don't think the bounty hunter choice was a good one at all, Whilst trying to do my duties I'd have to go all over the world to catch these pirates and bring them in for a cash reward. I personally see no issue with it but... PIRATES ARE SCARY PEOPLE!" she shouted whilst holding a map right in front of her face. Since her intent was to find the Scientist she had to learn how to fight; who knows what kind of individuals lay right in her path, who knows whom she has to beat the information out of just to find this specific man.

"It was only a rumor but they said if I went to this "Boin Archipelago" I'd meet someone who could teach me the things I don't know but..." She dropped the map to look straight ahead. There the Island was or so it was situated on her map. "...All I need from this Guy is a little pointers and tips on how to become a greater fighter, Hmph!"

Sheepshead's boat sailed onwards onto the lands, she anchored down and lowered the sails. The Young Sheep mink leapt over the Boat's railings touched onto a strange green protrusion on the island and Climbed her way up and onto the Isle... It was a long and extremely tedious journey unto the island; her stubby hand and her single hoofed hind leg were suited for climbing up high leagues, after a half an hour of climbing she finally made it to the top.

"Y'know if I wanted to climb a mountain, I would have went to climb a mountain." She said, furrowing her none-existent brow in agitation. She took a few steps forward and noticed a very strange shadow looming in the bushes; it seemed to have noticed her! She took a small step back as she heard the bushes rustle.

"Who's there? I'll let you know that; I can fight to save my skin so If you think about robbing me I won't be merciful." She uttered, she bent her needs and lowered herself with both arms extended outwards; this was her fighting stance and she was fully prepared to take on this so called foe. The Bushes Rustled more intensely... She leaned forward in curiosity and then... Out Came a Gigantic Beetle! They were common inhabitants of these islands and they're preferred territories are along the outskirts of the Island, acting as protectors of what's to come within the island.

"AHHHHH!!" She screamed, she lifted her hands into the sky and ran off! The Ground rumbled as the Giant Beetle scurried After her. "NO-NO-NO-NO-NO! DON'T FOLLOW ME!" She screamed at the top of her lungs attracting more attention to herself! Her cries attracted yet another Giant Beetle! It took the the skies and followed from the Air!

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"Tch-..." She uttered, she turned herself and allowed her hooves to drag in the dirt. Her body crackled and then surged with Electro; She Dashed at the Giant Beetle who had initially began chasing her and smacked it extra hard right between the eyes! The Beetled Dragged backwards whilst also suffering the back lashes of the Mink, specialty... Electro. The Shock ran through it's body and paralyzed it momentarily, the flying Giant Beetle stopped and hovered right above in the skies looking down at the aftermath of the impact.

"I told you not to follow me!" She shouted at the grounded beetle; her attention swiftly shifted to the skies, she pointed her hand at the flying beetle. Her electro surged and crackled violently... "YOU! GET DOWN HERE, COME TAKE ME INTO THE FOREST I AM LOOKING FOR SOMEONE!" She demanded of the flying Giant beetle. The Beetle was confused, "Why was the Yellow thing yelling crazily? What did it do to the other guy?" It seemingly thought in it's confusion. To save itself the brain power and the effort it turned about and decided to return to it's territory to continue guarding.

"Wh-Wha?! Where are you going? Come back here! Y'know what fine; I'll go talk to your friend instead." She said. She dispelled her Electro, she walked over to the beetle and jumped onto it's back. The beast gave in momentarily and dropped onto the bare ground, it's eyes shut tightly the creature looked like it was in pain... She looked down at the Beetle, observing it's face. "Oh... Poor guy..." She slid down to right behind the Beetle's head and gentle stroked its carapace. "I'm sorry for hitting you that way, you must've felt threatened when you saw me and so that's why you charged. I'll wait for you to wake up before I ask anything of you." She said. The Beetle Groaned(?) and Sheepshead let off an extremely prominent "Sigh" she leaned back on the Abdomen of the beast and relaxed herself.

What seemed like seconds would turn into minutes and then to many Hours, Sheepshead waited for the beetle to get up and so she nested on top of it so that the moment it moved she'd feel it immediately however that never turned out to be the case... Both the Beetle and Sheepshead...

...Fell Asleep.

The Beautiful Sunshine turned into, peaceful and quiet night; the two rested soundly to the sounds of waves, the gentle slaps of the sea breeze and the occasional rustling of the flora.

 

[Lamby]

Day broke! However that was many hours ago, it is 10 o'clock in the morning, the Beetle had woken up long before but Sheepshead rested soundly; she must've been extremely tired from her time at sea...​

"Hey now! Be careful with her, we don't know when she'll wake!" shouted a mysterious voice... The Giant beetle Sheepshead had rested atop of had woken up long before her and made it's move however not on it's own. It was being lead somewhere by someone, it was a mysterious figure and Sheepshead had long yet to wake up.

The Beetle Waddled ever so subtly, It's leg placement and massive size were to blame for this; A Leash had been slung over it's head and reigns were slung upon the big insect. It's eyes were sharp and angry for it didn't like the excess of rope slung about it's head. It tolerated the leash but a Reign? That was too much for the insect, It abruptly stopped and bit onto the leash that the mysterious man was carrying; It tugged on the rope and fought against it's leader!

The Mysterious man took notice and stopped as well, his arm tugged as he felt an opposition to the rope he held ever so tightly onto, "What's the matter now?!" He asked looking back lightly irritated at the Beetle's Defiance. The Beetle pulled and pulled, it disliked the excess ropes and never truly understand why it was needed; The Man pulled in opposition to the beetle, he was confused and a bit annoyed at this little scuffle since he wanted to transfer the unknown to a safer destination and since she was sleeping all he had to do was a little flattery and then they'd gained her trust.

"Listen Beetle'n, Just follow along just for a few more strides! If we don't move her to the forest she'll get hungry now stop fighting me and move!" He exclaimed, he engaged in a bit of a tug-of-war with the Beetle. It's Legs dragged along the ground(?) as the Man's strength seemed to be far greater than what the beetle could muster, this however did not stop the beetle's resistance. It continued to tug, like a strong willed toddler it opposed the ropes; the man grew exponentially tiresome of this little scuffle and instead, he decided to plead with the insect.

"Y'know, you're only just making this harder for me to do... It's just a long walk, why are you being so fussy all of a sudden..." He said, he weakened his tug on the rope and the beetle stepped backwards because of it. It waddled a little bit too aggressively and shook Sheepshead and she began to move... The Mysterious man walked over to the beetle and ripped the rope out of it's mouth.

"Hmmmm... Maybe you're being fussy because of the rope I'm using on you, I guess it is a tad bit unnecessary since I've already slung my reigns atop your head; I'm feeling a bit tired from trekking through the mass vegetation on this isle, so..." The Man Jumped onto the Beetles head, he untied the Rope-Leash and grabbed the reigns he'd slung over the beetle and instead began leading it. "I'm sorry to say but we can't actually fly, since there's the slightest chance our Yellow friend back there will fall off and most definitely die and I can't have that on my conscience HA-HA! Now Go, forwards otherwise I'll hit you." He demanded of the Beetle raising his left hand into the air, closely compacting his fingers as a Karate Chop-Hand would.

The Beetle scoffed and rolled it's eyes it was still defiant since it had the Rope around it's head for so long however it vividly remembered the way in which both Individuals had met...

Beetle Trauma...​

"The Beetle was on the outskirts of the Isle guarding as it would do along with it's peers and a mysterious individual happened to be strolling past, he was dressed in an all black attire, his shirt and helm matched perfectly with his helm having two peaks simulating a beetle's horn, he possessed a long dark cape which flew beautifully in the wind; The Beetle locked onto the mysterious individual and was immediately confused. His appearance was beetle-like but he did not look like a Giant beetle... And so the Beetle charged at him, he was met with a very severe Karate Chop to the forehead, it stung and hurt for many days afterwards..."

...End of Beetle Trauma
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...The Beetle didn't want to face that type of pain anytime soon so it complied without issue and so it walked...

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"Ugh... I hate chocolate chip cookies..." she muttered, she lifted her head and then her entire body. Her Stubby hoof hands lifted to her face as she rubbed her eyes. "What time is it... I have to find that mystery guy so he can teach me how to fight..."

"Really now, You should tell me about this mystery guy of yours..." Replied the Mysterious man.

"Ehh??" She uttered before finally opening her eyes and frantically looking about... "WHO ARE YOU?! WHEN DID YOU GET HERE AND WHERE AM I?!"

"So many questions'n... Who I am, We will sort that out after we meet the end of our journey; I got to you about 20 minutes ago and as of now you're venturing deeper into this death forest. Does that appease you'n?" He calmly replied, with his eyes fixated on the trail ahead of them.

"I- A-, Hm-, It does; But where are you taking me?" She asked in a state of unreasonable calm.

"Oh, We're going to the center of the Island so that we can grab some food. Originally I would have taken you on the flying beetle but the chances of you falling off and dying filled my head with concern'n. NOW That you're awake I don't have to feel as concerned as before! Are you ready to take off'n?!" He Ecstatically asked Sheep's head; She turned around to her and pulled on the reigns to halt the beetle. The Beetle looked up at the Mysterious Man, it was extremely annoyed by his roughness...

"Take off'n?" She asked in complete confusion. She stared at the Mysterious man as though he was nothing but a mad man.

"YES'N!" He shouted as a reply but right as he did he turned back around and pulled on the reigns around the Beetles neck, gently tugging him upwards! "Now Fly, We're going to have a feast now that our friend is awake'n!" He commanded, The Beetle Raised it's entire body and leapt into the sky...

Sheepshead, Screamed in terror and climbed along the abdomen of the Beetle to Grab onto The Mysterious Man whilst they floated mid-air. The Beetles Abdomen Flew open and out spread it's wings and they soared along the skies!

"JUST WHO THE HELL ARE YOU?!" She screamed...

"Me?! I?! I AM THE GREAT CHAMPION OF THE FOREST, HERACLES'N!" He screamed at the top of his lungs; his excitement filled the air as his enthusiasm beamed just as brightly. He posed and raised both his fists, letting go of the reigns of the beetle; he struck an Iconic pose and his confidence sky-rocketed!

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"YOU MANIAC HOLD THE REIGNS!" She shouted at him as she held onto him!

"NO NEED TO FEAR FOR I, HERACLES'N AM THE CHAMPION OF THE FOREST!!" He shouted once again!

The Trio Flew off to the Center of the forest... This wasn't the last of their conversation and in due time; it'd began to grow quite... interesting...

 

[Lamby]

Well then... Isn't this fruitful, Sheepshead arrived onto the Archipelago with one simple goal in mind; that is to find the fabled man to make her stronger... this newfound goal started as a tiny rumor; flaunted about by the Mink community and they weren't completely sure if it was true. Many Believed Sheepshead to be nothing but a fool to blindly sailing the seas to find this man... but She went anyway not because she had hope... But because she was a complete idiot...​

The three wildly flew over the treetops of the forest and ventured deep to it's center. Here, Heracles landed recklessly landed the beetle, it's face planted into the edible soil. The Crash Launched Sheepshead a few meters over and right in front of the Ramen Waterfall which flowed beautifully nearby...

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She plucked her head out of the dirt, she was furious with Heracles and his recklessness and had she flown a few more meters further she would have been scalded by the hot Ramen noodles... "YOU IDIOT! I COULD HAVE DIED! WHERE EVEN ARE WE?! WHY DID YOU TAKE ME HERE?! WHAT MOTIVES DO YO-" she immediately ceased her shrill complaining. The luxurious scent of the water fell slapped her in the face... (literally and metaphorically) Her mouth watered as she stared at the flowing food.

"An Oden Waterfall?! What kind of island is this, Paradise?! I should get my Whole Family on this place!" She shouted. She lifted herself out of the meat-like dirt and stood tall, her stomach growled ferociously as the bountiful mounds of food enticed her.

"Yes! This is the center of the Forest where there is plenty of food growing naturally, This island is made for strong creatures only and if you are unable to stand strongly then you will fall by the hands of an even stronger beast. I, Heracles'n; Valiant Champion of the Forest, often come here to eat to refill my energy tanks. Then It is off to Harsh Training to condition my body!" He replied striking a strong Superhero pose.

"There are alot of Insects, animals and plants just waiting to kill you. They Can impractically smell your weakness but strangely enough, the beetle you slept on didn't seem too interested in killing you'n."

The Beetle plucked it's head from the meaty ground, not upset but already chowing down. It bit it's way out of the ground to set itself free and did not plan to stop eating just there, it crawled off and gnawed at the rocks; it's eyes gleamed brightly and Star-like for the taste of it is simply amazing.

Sheepshead ran over to some strange looking plants... "Food on a plate? Growing on a plant?" She asked as she plucked the plate of the plant. She began eating what was being served and looked back at Heracles. "So, are you saying I am already too strong for these plants? I don't feel too much stronger. Wait Hey, Champion Forest, Do you know anybody that can teach me how to fight better?" She asked as she stuffed her face.

Heracles popped with glee as Sheepshead Acknowledged him... "Yes! The local inhabitants like aiming for things that are weaker than themselves, it's the innate circle of life of this ecosystem and with your introduction there can be TWO champions of the forest. I, Heracles, am the man you seek; I can teach you how to fight better but ONLY... If I learn your name'n." He replied.

"My name... My name is Sheepshead Ampharos, I am a Mink Woman from the Moving Island Zou. Nice to Meet you!" She replied ecstatically, dropping the empty plate onto the floor. "If you can make me stronger then I won't have any difficulty searching for the Scientist that did this to me!"

"Hmmm... Sheepshead'n... I'm not too sure if minks are supposed to look like that but... I'LL TAKE YOU ON ANYWAY! Your Enthusiasm and determination is gleaming and I can sense it from you! You definitely have the makings of a Champion of the Forest'n and with I, Heracles'n, as your Teacher you will soar to even greater heights! This Scientist you speak about... is he that dangerous that you need to learn to fight'n?" Asked Heracles out of curiosity.

"The scientist isn't that strong from what my people were telling me, He was this scrawny little human with an extremely large head of hair, he looked clinically insane. I want to learn to fight because I signed myself up as a bounty hunter so that I can have the funds to take him down and anyone else who dare protect him from my wrath... So Once I find him, I'm going to beat him up!" She exclaimed.

"Hmm... I see, then as a Champion to a Champion-to-be... I say we test your physical aptitude and ONLY THEN, will you deemed strong enough to beat up this Scientist of yours'n." He replied, he got into a fighting stance. His stance had no clear openings and he stood firmly... "Show me what you got and I'll reward you with subsequent knowledge on the in's and out's of combat'n!" He demanded.

"Show you what I got, Here? With all this food around? You must be quite cocky to think that my abilities put me on such a lower level than yours... Tch-" She Uttered... She lowered her head and widened her foot placement, she lifted both arms into the sky pointed 35 degrees behind of her; she got into her own fighting stance! Her tail pointed at a high 45 degree angle to the sky, the Red orb at it's tip gleamed brightly!

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"Here I come!" She wound herself and then dashed off towards Heracles! A Shockwave erupted from her initial point of acceleration, a residue of lightning crackled along the distance she continually Traversed; this was straight from her body for a fair bit of Electro was channeled along her fur, it was feint but prominent to leave crackles along her blur-like body causing her to slightly illuminate the area. A Feint Red Glow creeped upon Heracles... Sheepshead Lifted her right stubby hoof; It surged with Electro right before she through a punch with all her might!

"I've been work shopping this one all my life and here I'll test it out... THUNDER PUNCH!!!"

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Heracles stood firmly, Sheepshead's physical abilities were no short of impressive however she lacked something to truly surprise Heracles... He weaved under her punch and delivered a straight punch of his own, "STRENGTH!" He shouted, having reacted to Sheepshead's attack. He struck her right in the face and sent her hurdling into the Dirt right in front of him!

"Strength.... Speed and the Element of Surprise! That is all you lack!" He continued, still shouting at the Mink he just mercilessly struck to the floor!

Sheepshead landed onto the meaty ground and groaned sorrowfully, her face ached from the man's retaliation. She was shocked... Her eyes were wide open, the punch did not disorient her but it brutally shattered the persona she had crafted for herself. She was extremely confident in her skills and often led herself straight into battle or into situations without considering very obvious consequences and for this consequence... It was being overconfident in the face of grave danger.

"Sheepshead'n! From this day onwards I will be training you in those three aspects since it was denies you the title of Champion. So, in the next hour or so you will begin by doing Heraclifts, then we will be running around the Island and then we will fight again." He said as he walked over to her. She hadn't seemed to show any signs of getting up however that never concerned him... She still exhibited signs of life so it was all okay in his eyes! He posed heroically as he continued monologuing...

"I cannot wait to see what you become! I, Heracles'n, Great Champion of a Forest have met an opponent worthy enough to become a Champion along him! Is that not Glorious?! Is that not amazing; Adorned with nothing but his excellent charisma he emerges valiant for the Champions 1 will become Champions 2'n!"

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Sheepshead laid there still in, unusual shock; her eyes gazed into the sky, she blankly stared as information passed into her head but no words could be mustered... She stayed silent and waited for her body to move, with Heracles so distracted by his own greatness there seemed to be no issue with this; no prominent qualm with waiting until she was ready.

"Maybe the Sea was no place for an Abomination like me..." She thought...

 

[Lamby]

Adventures on Boin Archepelago... Heraclifts: Day #1
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"Sheepshead'n! Today marks the first day of your journey to becoming a champion of the forest like the great, Heracles'n!" He ecstatically exclaimed, he stood a few meters ahead of Sheepshead who had been gently sat onto bare grass. The Gigantic Beetle rested nearby and watched keenly, this was due to two pre-existing factors... The first; being that Heracles tied it down as it became a convenient way to traverse the Island with Ampharos when she got lazy and the Second; It started taking a liking to the yellow animal-ling.

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Sheepshead, sat attentively though constantly rubbing her cheek after the devasting blow that Heracles Dealt onto her. It was surprising but a a well needed eye-opener to the differentials of strength when it came to the unknowns on the face of the sea. Many hours have passed since their first meeting; It is now the next day, 7 AM sharp and now she is receiving the special information she so desperately abandoned her home for... The Mysteries of Fighting.

"On this Island, it's survival of the fittest. There are no openings for being lazy or being excessively weak, else anything greater than you would make a great attempt at trying to take your life. I have a pretty good sense of your individual strength and so now I can gauge you to being subsequently higher than everything on this island but lower than myself in strength." He continued, lowering his tone as well as completely shifting it to an explanatory and informative stern.

"Just from one punch to my face? That seems a bit farfetched considering that; my base strength was enough to keep predators away but you needed to punch me to find out my strength." She sassily replied. She lowered her arm from her face and whipped her massive tail.

"I simply had to assert Dominance..."

"...AS THE CHAMPION OF THE FOREST, HERACLES'N!"

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A sudden silence broke in between them, Heracles maintained his unique pose and Ampharos sat there unreactive. She was a bit fed up with his gloat-like self introductions and so instead of acknowledging him this time however she broke the silence since she genuinely needed to learn...

"Yeah, I would be nice to you had you not punched me in the face Heracles'n." She replied, her cheeks sparked with electro and her expression was a well-balanced mixture of calm, irritation as well as frustration. "Yesterday, whilst I was downed you mentioned something about a "Heraclift". What the dinkle is a Heraclift?!" She asked.

"...I'm glad you asked'n!" He replied pausing for a moment to truly intensity the silence but only to break it with his enthusiastic shout. He ran over to the Tied Giant Beetle, squatted down and firmly placed his hands underneath the gigantic insect. "You see, a Heraclift is a mixed set of exercises I like to do to keep my body in PEAK condition! In actual essence the exercise is; "Heracles' Lifts'n". First and for most, A Heraclift starts with Squats then into Bench Presses using the same weight with necessary breaks of course. let me Demonstrate." Now applying his strength; Heracles lifted the Beetle overhead, he lowered both his arms a bit and widened his feet to shoulder length and began squatting the Insect! The Beetle was completely confused at the man's actions however due to... prior experiences it offered little resistance out of fear of what might happen if it did.

"WHAT?!" She exclaimed. Her jaw dropped, n' so did her confidence, at the showcase of such physical ability. "You want me, to bench press and Squat that?!" She asked whilst aggressively pointing her stubby hoof at the beetle.

Heracles paused, he threw the beetle upwards and walked out from under it. With his demeanor held firm and the most serious tone he could muster, he replied... "Yes..."

"That and a plethora of other Conditioning Techniques and styles that I will impose onto you for the sake of your own development! Until I deem you ready or good enough to stand on your own."

Sheepshead's face went pill and her anxiety sky-rocketed, immediately her first instinct was to run and never come back but... Her dream, her determination to find the scientist; to make him pay and to get stronger, that overpowered her new found cowardice. She hadn't had the time to properly cry or complain or make excuses like many others would but her time on this Island was time to be well spent; spent doing a single motive...

To Get Stronger...
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A few minutes past and Sheepshead girded herself and rose to meet the Champion of the forest. She stared at the center of his helm, her anxiousness was painted upon her eyes but Heracles clearly saw that she had melded that blockade in preparation for the grueling conditioning that would be Heraclifts.

"So there you are... Champion." He uttered...

Sheepshead nodded and stood firmly, Heracles Lead her to the Gigantic Insect and lifted it for her. Not knowing the true extents of her strength he spotted her and lifted it, he kept lifting it to help her until he could confirm that her strength alone could resist the crushing weight of the beetle. He lowered did and Sheepshead Lowered it in unison; it was time for her to do her first Rep, she was still anxious however with what she had already agreed to do she swallowed her fear, her insecurity and anxiety and pushed the Beetle to do... her... first.... REP. The first rep was somehow easy...?

She rejoiced in the confines of her mind and sharpened her focus...

"Two....Three....Four....Five...."

Heracles commended her strength, her reps continued at a reasonable pace; She closed her eyes and focused intently her arms sprung extremely prominent veins and each breathe that shout out of her nose and mouth were forced, the exact kind of huffs and puffs one would exert through a strenuous exertion. Things were all good, things were going well until Heracles dropped the bomb...

"I'm having you know now, You will be doing 100 Repetitions of each exercise; everyday, until you beat me in a fight or you become too strong. After that, I'll show you some special skills'n!"

Sheepshead's soul crumbled, she opted to scream but could not since she had been under the weight of the insect. She screamed internally; she screamed her lungs out and a tear fell from her eye. Only just then had she struck 27 repetitions, this was the journey she had chosen to embark on and though she may be crying in pain now; this is just the beginning...

 

[Lamby]

Adventures on Boin Archipelago... Heraclifts Day #7
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"Mental Log Day Number 7... I don't remember what day of the week it is, my body burns. To recap all that I've been through so far; I've been chased by three Giant Hercules Beetles, I attacked one of them. I punched it right in the middle of it's forehead with an Electro punch and knocked it down, It was paralyzed and I felt bad for the beetle and so I stayed with it. I fell asleep then awoke to a strange Beetle man and to the Hercules Beetle I attacked carrying me to some weird destination."

"The man greeted me and introduced himself and then, we took to the skies. I was terrified but I heroically overcame my fear and took refuge unto the Beetle man; holding onto to him and bravely peering downwards to ensure that we landed safely. Heracles'n or as he likes to address himself took me deeper into the forest and we came upon a forest made entirely of food, I ate and he began speaking to me about becoming a champion of the forest... I never dispelled the idea however I wasn't completely onboard with that kind of commitment since My intent was to find the scientist that turned me into this abomination. I went along within him and now I am training under him and here's what had happened so far..."

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The Journey...​

"7 Days ago, I begun my first day attempting the "Heraclifts" he had told me I had to do it since I was training to be a champion of the forest as well. Originally I was curious, "what the dinkle is a Heraclift?" I asked him. Well it was a combination exercise regiment he made to ensure that one's body performs in tip-top shape and boy... Does it hurt."

Sheepshead had spent the past week exercising and conditioning her body to perform at it's absolute best! Well... Until Heracles deemed her a champion, continuing off from where she last left off her first exercise of bench presses completely eviscerated her stamina. She laid on the ground completely exhausted and sweating, Heracles stood over her; he was intrigued at her low stamina considering her exhibition the other day. He wasn't one to constantly push past one's limits and so he allowed her to rest and gather herself so that they can move on to the next exercise. It was no less than 30 minutes later that he brought her water and lead her to the next exercise... Squats. Surprisingly, Sheepshead possessed a much greater work output in her legs than her arms and that intrigued Heracles.

He left her to rest for 20 Minutes once again and returned with two ribbons... He tied a blue Ribbon onto Ampharos' Head and pointed over to something in the distance. High above the treetops hovered a giant insect... It was the same Giant Hercules Beetle she had struck before; it's blue carapace was easily distinguishable even from that distance however an odd colour stuck out from it's Horn. A red Ribbon of sorts was wrapped around it's horn...

"From what I've Observed from your abilities, you're more gifted with your legs than your arms and so I'll have you do Less Heraclifts and more distance based activities." Began Heracles, his unique little accent seemed to have dissipated in this moment.

"Traverse the Forest and clear the fauna; protect yourself from the many beasts that may try to take your life and retrieve the ribbon. Do so as fast as you possibly can. You have 2 hours to return the Ribbon to me, GO'n!" He exclaimed, his accent returned and his enthusiasm beamed. He knew that Sheepshead possessed some form of talent from their last exhibition.

She paused for a moment, she was skeptical of what she could encounter in the forest but at the same time... She was excited. Oddly enough through all the soreness and fatigue from the exercises she was a bit thrilled to see that she had a chase right before her...

"I don't think I understood what I was feeling, I am fond of running and I really needed to get my mind off of Heraclifts because deep down, I never truly felt the need to grind my body to dust for the sake of a fight..."

Then Sheepshead ran... She ran through the forest, she enveloped herself in electro and dashed through the forest. The meek enemies she encountered were only stepping stones to what she wanted to achieve. She maneuvered about her obstacles and chased the beetle about the island. The Fruits of her very first chase were... eventful however she did not meet the requirements to pass. She was simply too slow, she never truly though about how she would Get unto the flying Beetle after defeating or even dodging the many attempts of Aggress from Killer plants and gigantic Insects and so that caused her failure.

This carried on for many days and upon the Seventh Day of Training, Today, she laid in the grass. She was fatigued from this day's workout but she could feel her body changing. She stared into the soft crimson sky, the setting sun marked the end of this adventure and night creeped up upon Boin Archipelago.

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"...So here I am today, the only bliss I can really enjoy from the many conflicting thoughts would be just laying here in the pastures reminiscing on what I've done. I'm starting to think that my quest for vengeance is probably one of the worst reasons one could have to leave home and venture onto the open sea. The Scientist had no connections and after we ran him off of Zou no other mink knew exactly where he'd gone or if he survived that fall. So Momma, Poppa... Was it really the right idea to leave home like this? I became a bounty hunter and then what, do I wander about aimlessly trying to bring Pirates in for their bounty?" She thought as her eyes locked onto the beautiful setting sky.

Like a pool of water she subconsciously reflected the tides of change, Now many questions flooded her mind that she had never thought of before: "After I leave this place, What are the chances of the Scientist still being alive?", "What do I do then? Do I kill him; Do I beat him up; Was it really worth all this effort just to beat one weirdo?"

"Look where I have gotten myself, I am a bounty hunter; I have a new job to take care of, what purpose have I if I am unable to complete my jobs. Oh Sheepshead, what have you gotten yourself into..."

 

[Lamby]

Adventures on Boin Archipelago... Heraclifts Day #20
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"Log entry number twenty, I did it. I lasted a week of this vigorous training, my muscles already feel stronger by the way they're performing. I could quite easily catch up to the beetle but still some reason I can't really catch the insect. My sprints through the forest have gotten easeful because the predators have learned that they can't hunt me anymore. I punched the ravenous wild fines; I tail whipped the gigantic ants and insects, I out maneuvered majority of the other strong beasts and that caused them to lose interest; One by one. That's an accomplishment isn't it? So why Do I feel so tired, tired of doing all of this... The revenge that my parents so wanted won't be appeased this way; my job as a bounty hunter means very little to me." Monologued Ampharos. She stared up into the bright morning Sky, the sun's rays softly kissed her face and the winds blew; gently beating and cooling her as she lay there in an open field. She was contemplating heavily this time around and Hercales could tell very well.

Being only a few meters away he approached her with the Gigantic Hercules Beetle following him. He stopped right at her head and looked down at her; he could feel a cue of pessimism and sadness. It was disastrous for a fellow Champion of the forest to be undergoing such mind states and so he opted to Coax her. "Sheepshead'n, What's going on?" He asked.

Ampharos avoided eye contact with Heracles but never hesitated to answer. "I don't feel up for training today Heracles."

"That doesn't clear up what's going on Sheepshead'n, Why do you feel so demotivated today?" He asked once more. He squatted down and looked straight at the odd Sheep-Mink.

Ampharos hesitated to answer, for she didn't know herself; she didn't know a proper reason to hand to Heracles but... a Lie would not work either. She contemplated for a moment and then began speaking... "...I'm not feeling the drive anymore. The push to get stronger gradually left me." She replied sitting up from the grass, she lifted her tail and swayed it side-to-side beyond herself. It's red bulbed tail glowed brightly highlighting both her and Heracles.

"I am grateful for training with you but I feel as though that my mission might just be in vain. The Scientist was never heard of after he was forcefully removed from Zou and now I'm out here by myself, I miss my family and I'm not too cut out for fighting. Even with my physical aptitude. I want to go... home."

Heracles stayed squatted silently... "I see..."

"I don't really know what I want to do anymore, strength cultivation isn't really working out for me Heracles." She added.

"Then there won't be two champions of the forest. If you desire to leave then so be it; be on your way. I won't stop you." He replied, Heracles rose from his squat. He looked down at the seated Ampharos, he paused for a moment and looked at the sky before walking away.

That reply... That wasn't the kind of reply Ampharos had expected, she looked over her shoulder and saw that Heracles was leaving. "Heracles?" She called to him and nothing more than the strong pressures of guilt befell her. Heracles had no answer for Ampharos instead he disappeared into the forest. Sheepshead's expression widened, she was surprised; his speed was incredible but that didn't change what she had told the Champion of the Forest. Her glowing tail dimmed as her mood dropped, The Hercules Beetle that had been staying them saddened as well. It flew away, to find Heracles leaving Ampharos all by herself.

Ampharos felt worse, she got to her feet and began treading over to the edge of the island. Her head hung downwards, She leapt off the side of the Plant Island and landed in her boat; it was blazing hot! She bounced about as her stubby hooves transferred the searing heat of the sun onto her legs. This was her last, The training she had received here surely wasn't enough to teach her much about the world outside of Zou. Her decision haunted her, her idea to go find a random scientist with no leads was unfruitful by itself and she barrated herself constantly for it.

She opened her sails and went behind the wheel, she turned her ship away from the plant and headed off back to sea. Her next motive was to go back home to Zou where her parents awaited her arrival...