Island Fishman Island

[Einsauer]

- Who are you and what do you want from us ? Wasn't the welcoming party enough ? Our ship suffered enough. #

The eldest prince visibly deflated with shame from the visitor's words. He moved into view with his brother; Fukaboshi cleared his throat to address the pirate crew when:

"Do you not know who you are speaking to?!" Boomed an elderly but commanding voice.

Suddenly, from the second ship erupted into view a seahorse merman. He moved with a tube of water suspending him in the air just as the princes did.
"These ships are carrying the royal bloo-"

"Enough-" Interrupted Fukaboshi. With a wave of the royal heir's hand the fuming elder, known as The Minister of the Right, reluctantly went quiet.

"I am Prince Fukaboshi of the Ryugu Kingdom." Announced the prince. "We wish to welcome you to our kingdom, travellers."

Fishman Island had been seeing less and less of those above the surface. Fukaboshi knew the truth as to this sudden lack of tourism, as did many others.

"We received word of a marine vessel nearing our home, but judging by your flag I beg to differ." The merman held his ornate trident confidently in his right hand as he spoke.

"What is your intent here, pirates?" Quickly added the Minister of the Right.

 

[Emperor Cross]

"I am Prince Fukaboshi of the Ryugu Kingdom." Announced the prince. "We wish to welcome you to our kingdom, travellers."

# Troya couldn't believe his eyes. He tried a "Shaarib" and it backfired quickly. In front of them was the royalty of the Kingdom. Just by looking at him, the right-hand knew the prince was a honorable person so he needed to ask for forgiveness before doing anything. They were pirate and one wrong words could create some unwanted fight. The cloaked man did a bow and said :

- "Pardon my rudeness your highness. We are adventurers under the flag of Shaarib "The Fallen Sky" Hassan. For the moment, our captain is unavailable, excuse us for a minute." Troya's head returned in the bubble and the fishmen could see him asking another cloaked man to go for the location the man was pointing with his finger. While the figure rushed, Troya got back to his previous position. "Thanks for the wait, we came here to do a pit stop but were attacked by some of your people and were obligated to retaliate. Forgive us again for that..." He wanted to continue but a noise cut him, his captain was here. Shaarib walked towards Troya casually scratching his scratching the back of his cap and didn't bother to pay his respect, for once the man hadn't his glasses on so their could see his scarlet eyes and quickly decipher his emotions, he was angry. With a show of hand, Troya continued,

" Your highness, Captain Shaarib Hassan, Pops, before your eyes, the Prince Fukaboshi of the Ryugu Kingdom and a diplomat of the kingdom. They want to know why are we here."

-"Your highness, I wish we cold have met under the right circumstances. My wonderful ship is destroyed because you couldn't control your people. I came here for a pit-stop and to enjoy a little vacation but things changed, I was wronged. I want to speak to the king, to ask him to repay me before I side with the opposite faction and take this country for myself. " finished Shaarib rather cockily as he locked eyes with the prince, surprising even his right-hand

Our hero wanted to know how they were going to act now. He needed to act like the bad cop before anything could happen, the yellow fish was confident in the strength of his boss so Shaarib needed to try to scare them before engaging in a real conversation with them. He wasn't a warmonger and having the Ryugu Kingdom on his side was better than sow lowly scums that fancied Arlong.#

@Gochi

 

[Einsauer]

The cloaked man did a bow and said :

- "Pardon my rudeness your highness. We are adventurers under the flag of Shaarib "The Fallen Sky" Hassan. For the moment, our captain is unavailable, excuse us for a minute." Troya's head returned in the bubble and the fishmen could see him asking another cloaked man to go for the location the man was pointing with his finger. While the figure rushed, Troya got back to his previous position. "Thanks for the wait, we came here to do a pit stop but were attacked by some of your people and were obligated to retaliate. Forgive us again for that..."

The princes visibly relaxed as did the elder merman while Troya apologized and introduced themselves as adventurers. The Minister of the Right remained silent but nodded in silent approval of what he deemed appropriate treatment of the royal family.
Fukaboshi, as well as the others, knew that there had been an sudden rise in raiding on visiting ships from local pirate crews. He knew proper apologies were in order.

" Your highness, Captain Shaarib Hassan, Pops, before your eyes, the Prince Fukaboshi of the Ryugu Kingdom and a diplomat of the kingdom. They want to know why are we here."

-"Your highness, I wish we cold have met under the right circumstances. My wonderful ship is destroyed because you couldn't control your people. I came here for a pit-stop and to enjoy a little vacation but things changed, I was wronged. I want to speak to the king, to ask him to repay me before I side with the opposite faction and take this country for myself. " finished Shaarib rather cockily as he locked eyes with the prince, surprising even his right-hand

The mood had instantly soured as Shaarib stated his intent to take the country and homeland of the prince and his people. He tightened his grip on his golden trident and met the eyes of the Skypiean pirate with an unshakable bravery. Beside Fukaboshi; his brother, Ryuboshi, stood with an equally unkillable sense of bravery and patriotism as he placed his hands on the hilts of his blades.

Unlike the princes, The Minister of the Right had lost his composure, both speechless at this winged-man's audacity and furious at the disrespect shown to the prince.

Fukaboshi spoke clearly and slowly, hiding his new found distaste for this sleazy traveler.
"You are clearly mistaken if you think you deserve my father's time." He said with trained diplomacy covering his irritation somewhat well, although with unmistakable bitter words. "However, if my people caused the damage to your ship; I will see you get a new one immediately."

The blue-haired prince's neutral expression dropped into a scowl. "And then you are welcome to leave our kingdom, Shaarib 'The Fallen Sky'." As the prince finished, sets of royal guards moved from the interior of the royal ships and out into the open, until twenty were visible on each ship (one of which helping the sputtering minister to a seat so he could recompose himself.

 

[Emperor Cross]

# Shaarib began laughing as he saw the prince not losing his composure and began to slowly prepared himself to a possible fight, the prince was well educated. At his sides, his goons reacted differently, while one placed his hands at his hips ready to strike with his swords, the other, a sea-horse had his eyes open wide.

Fukaboshi spoke clearly and slowly, hiding his new found distaste for this sleazy traveler.
"You are clearly mistaken if you think you deserve my father's time." He said with trained diplomacy covering his irritation somewhat well, although with unmistakable bitter words. "However, if my people caused the damage to your ship; I will see you get a new one immediately."

Shaarib knew they weren't going to accept the main thing, no prince would accept for a pirate to meet with the king but Shaarib was a stubborn person. If he put his mind on something, you could be sure, he was going for it. On another side, the prince knew he had to repay the pirate for what his countrymen did to Naglfar. The winged-man opened his mouth but was cut by the prince that now harbored his true emotions.

The blue-haired prince's neutral expression dropped into a scowl. "And then you are welcome to leave our kingdom, Shaarib 'The Fallen Sky'." As the prince finished, sets of royal guards moved from the interior of the royal ships and out into the open, until twenty were visible on each ship (one of which helping the sputtering minister to a seat so he could recompose himself.

The winged-man, again laughed, they were really trying to force his hand ? At his sides, Troya hands already disappeared under his cloak, he was ready to shoot at any time, he wasn't going to let them near his boss. Shaarib wiped off the tears at the side of his eyes. Why were people always difficult to dealt with when you weren't in a marine uniform ? The Ex-Marine put a hand on his chest and said :

- " I, Shaarib Hassan, am going to be the Greatest Mari-Pirate on the blue sea; and ya want to tell me, I can't meet with the King ? What a bird has to do to meet with the Big Fish ? Asking nicely didn't do it. Should I kidnap the Prince ? Kill him ? Or just continue the revolution with Arlong's children ? Daddy is a pacifist, his job is to guide everyone towards the goddess's light but y'all be forcing my hand a little too much. Do ya think I would be scared of some littles guards when the World Government wants my head on a pike ? "#

 

[Einsauer]

- " I, Shaarib Hassan, am going to be the Greatest Mari-Pirate on the blue sea; and ya want to tell me, I can't meet with the King ? What a bird has to do to meet with the Big Fish ? Asking nicely didn't do it. Should I kidnap the Prince ? Kill him ? Or just continue the revolution with Arlong's children ? Daddy is a pacifist, his job is to guide everyone towards the goddess's light but y'all be forcing my hand a little too much. Do ya think I would be scared of some littles guards when the World Government wants my head on a pike ? "#

Fukaboshi remained fully unshaken, as did his brother. The eldest prince opened his mouth to repeat himself but a powerful voice answered before him, followed by a voice far more panicked than the first.

"He is welcome in our home- YOUR MAJESTY PLEASE!" The voices rang out from a Den Den Mushi being held by the still speechless Minister of the Right. On the other side of the call, the king had been listening to Shaarib's demands.

"I want a full royal escort of this Shaarib Hassan." Ordered King Neptune from his palace.

Fukaboshi and his brother grimaced, they knew their father was panicking at the though of one of them being kidnapped.
"Father, we aren't scared- Ti-Do♪" Sang out Prince Ryuboshi to his father. "We can-"

"My instructions were clear, I want a full royal escort of Shaarib Hassan to the Ryugu Palace, he is welcome as our guest." The king repeated firmly.
The princes remained silent and looked up to their new enemy waiting for his response to their father.

Meanwhile at the palace...

King Neptune sat upon his throne speaking in the Den Den Mushi with a powerful kingly voice, completely unwavering in commanding pitch; however those in the throne-room could see the tears streaming from the huge king's eyes. He detested the idea of the princes attending welcoming parties after all, but his sons insisted on the occasional outing.
Now his worst fears were coming to light, someone was threatening to take even more of his treasured family from him.
At the king's side was the Minister of the Left, a catfish merman who ordered for preparation through the royal guards for the hostile visitor. Fishmen and mermen of all sorts rushed about the castle clad in armor and helms, hurriedly attending to their tasks.

"He was demanding the kingdom, your majesty. He is a terrorist, he is threatening your sons!" Cried out the left-hand to the tearful king, as the king covered the mouthpiece to snail-phone.


Prince Manboshi moved through the palace towards the throne-room to join his father. Guilt pulsed through the prince's head for not joining his brothers, now they were in harm's way without him there to help.

 

[Emperor Cross]

He is welcome in our home- YOUR MAJESTY PLEASE!" The voices rang out from a Den Den Mushi being held by the still speechless Minister of the Right. On the other side of the call, the king had been listening to Shaarib's demands.

"I want a full royal escort of this Shaarib Hassan." Ordered King Neptune from his palace.

Fukaboshi and his brother grimaced, they knew their father was panicking at the though of one of them being kidnapped.
"Father, we aren't scared- Ti-Do♪" Sang out Prince Ryuboshi to his father. "We can-"

"My instructions were clear, I want a full royal escort of Shaarib Hassan to the Ryugu Palace, he is welcome as our guest." The king repeated firmly.

# Shaarib let out a big whistle. He didn't predict that outcome. The sly advisor made sure that the king was listening to their negotiation. Thanks to him, no blood was going to be spilled on the ground. But Shaarib and Troya both remarked how odd the conversation was and Shaarib whispered something in the ears of the sniper. Troya headed back in the bubble after bowing ne more time. The King didn't trust enough his children to expel him from the Ryugu Kingdom ? Yes children, the swordsman was another prince, maybe the second child. The children weren't pleased, Shaarib understood them but why was he doubting his successors ? Something fishy could happen, they could try to kill his crew during that meeting. The goddess was guiding him, at least he would feel them coming or already being there to attack with his Mantra. That thing was handy. The winged-man stretched his arm and responded :

- Ma Ma, it looks like the parents are finally meeting right ?

In the bubble a little metallic tic tic tic could be heard, it was L'Homme. The monster among man was already coming towards his captain with Naglfar's anchor. Shaarib didn't want no sea monsters under his ship, he didn't trust the Fishmen at least for now. Coming out of the bubble the masked man gave the anchor to his captain and winked at the sea folks even if the couldn't see his face under his cloak all they could see as a figure mesuring 5 meter in a white attire. The captain of Naglfar cracked his back and with the anchor in his hands jumped at full speed towards the princes cracking the figure de proue, a little more. Shaarib now much close to the Fukaboshi rose his head to look him, he was twice the size of the skypiean and extended his arm with a big smile to give his anchor.#

- Are we going or not ?

 

[Einsauer]

The captain of Naglfar cracked his back and with the anchor in his hands jumped at full speed towards the princes cracking the figure de proue, a little more. Shaarib now much close to the Fukaboshi rose his head to look him, he was twice the size of the skypiean and extended his arm with a big smile to give his anchor.#

The unnerved guards began to raise their weapons against the incredibly fast intruder but Fukaboshi still remained solemn in face. The unphased prince looked at the winged-man and then at the anchor he held in his hands before dismissing his soliders.

"Stand down, what part of royal guest did you not understand?" He reminded his guards while keeping his eyes locked confidently on Shaarib's.
With trained precision, the troop went at ease upon the prince's order.

- Are we going or not ?

As if on cue with Shaarib's question, an axe soared far above the three ships and towards the Ryugu Palace.
Fukaboshi's face darkened and he took his frustrating guest's anchor. That idiot, Vander Decken, was up and moving again.

The giant oarfish began swimming through the lagoon in preparation to float back up towards the castle.
Without response from Fukaboshi, the two bubbled oarfish-ships slowly started rising from the water and into the air.

Spoiler: Edit Expl.

Small change in the last paragraph.

 

[Emperor Cross]

# Shaarib, as the fish-boat began to ascend for the Palace, felt the urge to vomit. How ironic for a soldier from the Marine. At his discharge Skypiean were made to swim in the white sea not to sink in the depth of the blue one. Even though he wanted to get on the ground, he couldn’t help but be fascinated by how useful were the fish. With them under the ship, seafolks could move in any direction. He wasn’t that accustomed to the tremor of this new transportation method, so the white haired man lost his footing and tried to grab the closest thing. Inauspiciously, he hugged Fukaboshi. What a sight it was. The winged-man quickly backed away but the damages were done already.

Shaarib’s waived his hand to the soldiers dismissing his actions :



~ Oya Oya ! I got too emotional ! My bad.


On Naglfar, the members of the crew still under their cloak were forming a square throwing hand signs at each others. They were playing Rock-Paper-Scissors to know who was going to follow their captain. Meeting the mighty King Neptune was a chance of a lifetime but all of them knew that following Shaarib meant dodging bullets. The man couldn’t negotiate even if his was depending on it. He was always punching first and then asking for the right questions. 1 turn, two and then a final one, it was going to be Genjo. The youngest and the man whose followed Shaarib’s for the longest. The man with cat’s eyes shook his head not believing his luck. While he began to clumsily walk towards the chain, his hands getting tight in resignation while he could hear a snicker coming from Ren. #

- Little boy, you better go climb that chain now before the distance between us and the fishmen get bigger than it’s already is.

 

[Einsauer]

~ Oya Oya ! I got too emotional ! My bad.

For the first time, Shaarib had thrown Fukaboshi off of his royal demeanor, instead making him visibly uncomfortable as he dropped the anchor and tried to help the dark-skinned man back his own feet; it was here Fukaboshi and his brother got their first good look at Shaarib's wings.
The princes had heard stories from their father of the Skypiean people, but had never seen one up close before. Fukaboshi was visibly disappointed that the peaceful sky-race he had been told of weren't much different from humans in appearance or personality.

The royal guards had not lifted their weapons in response to the guest's collapse into the prince but had clearly become far more alert and anxious around Shaarib. The ships were now up into the air, off the surface of the lagoon and making way for the Ryugu Palace.

- Little boy, you better go climb that chain now before the distance between us and the fishmen get bigger than it’s already is.

Fukaboshi took note of the pirate crew-member climbing up the chain. He thought for a moment about his father's words. King Neptune had never invited any of Shaarib's crew, ultimately the prince decided against nitpicking his father's words.
Fukaboshi peeked over the railing once more to see the human boy nearing the deck of the ship via chain.

As the ship climbed higher and higher, the three large oars on each side of the royal ships spun fluidly in sync with each other; they were nearing the top of the bubble containing Fishman Island.
When the oarfish ships reached the top of the bubble, a second gate awaited them to allow access into a smaller separate bubble containing the Ryugu Palace.

In a usual scenario those on board would have to clear their entry with the guards, but in this instance the gate pulled open as the boats arrived.

Before all their eyes, sat an immaculate underwater castle; complete with ornate seashells and a giant golden dragon-like sea serpent decorating it. Ocean life of all shapes and forms surrounded the castle as the sun poured down angelically onto the roofing of the palace.
Bubbles rose from nooks and crannies in the underwater plant-life, while catching the sunlight the bubbles reflected a warming glow.

Fukaboshi looked over his home for a moment then spoke. "Welcome to the Ryugu Palace, Shaarib Hassan."

 

[Emperor Cross]

# Shaarib smirked when he saw how much discomfort Fukaboshi felt when the winged-man "hugged" him. He was about to laugh but stopped when he saw the princes looking at his wings. It was probably the first time they saw Shaarib's back since they met. Did they knew about the other skypiean or they just didn't like people like him ? He wanted to say something but shrugged it off, he needed to keep his calm and still look like the oppressor they thought he was. He straightened his posture and waited for his crew member whomever it was to finish climbing the chain. How did he knew ? The anchor Fukaboshi let on the ground was getting closer and closer to the nearest wall. Scanning the zone to know beforehand who was coming with him, Shaarib understood it was Genjo. Which meant his partners didn't want to come with him on the meeting, the bastards.

"Fallen Sky" walked towards the railing and gave his hands for the incoming pirate to help him get on the ship. Then with a swift move with his left foot, he kicked the anchor overboard letting his ship drift slowly towards the city. He was going to let them roam in peace. Maybe it was going to be an error but he wanted to show the royals he was a honorable man not a warmonger. If it's turned bad he knew he was strong enough to stall things enough for him and Genjo to escape the palace. Or even kills all of them, Shaarib trusted his capabilities more than anything. It was true that weeks ago, he finally hit a wall and wasn't getting stronger physically. At first, he was troubled but he understood he had now the time to dedicate himself to mastered the use of Mantra. That old man was probably going to be proud of him now. Lost in his thought, he was interrupted by the sound the doors of the castle made when they opened to let them in. Shaarib's couldn't believe his eyes, he was in awe of how beautiful the Ryugu Palace was. The myriad of fish and plants of all colors lived here, all under the eye of mighty golden statue of a dragon. #

"Welcome to the Ryugu Palace, Shaarib Hassan."

Shaarib still in his role, waved his hands and said :

- " Yeah, Yeah whatever, the king is waiting, where is that ooh scary royal escort ?"

 

[Einsauer]

- " Yeah, Yeah whatever, the king is waiting, where is that ooh scary royal escort ?"

The two princes looked at each other for a moment, they were the royal escort. Guards began approaching the ships slowly and began unboarding the passengers. When the guards approached the princes Ryuboshi joined them in exiting the ship but Fukaboshi stayed near the pirates.
"After you, Shaarib Hassan." The blue-haired prince said gesturing off the ship. The palace was entirely underwater meaning Shaarib and Genjo would not be able to leave their bubbles for long.

The enormous palace doors pulled open revealing the gorgeous interior of the castle. Guards within seemed to be opening a second large set of doors leading to the throne room. No triumphant fanfare played for the arrival of the princes and Shaarib, the entire palace seemed tense at their otherworldly visitor. Fishman guards tightened their grips on their weapons as they looked at the oarfish ships.
thunk thunk thunk

The only noises that could be heard were the aquatic life and the occasional bang.

Above the escort, a single axe spun overheard of the gathered crowd and in through a palace window. Moments later a hollow thud could be heard faintly echoing out from the watery interior.
thunk

This axe was followed by two crimson daggers spinning at a similar speed to the axe; similar dull sounds emerged after.
thunk thunk

Confidently in his throne, King Neptune sat with a new sense of composure. His giant brow furrowed with concentration; neither he nor his sons would give in to any sort of coup. Beside his throne was his son, Prince Manboshi, and one of his trusted advisor, The Minister of the Left.

Guards and soldiers lines the throne room in ceremonial formation for the royal guest.

 

[Emperor Cross]

After you, Shaarib Hassan."

# Shaarib smiled at the prince showing all his teeth and retort :
-" When the country will be under my grip, you will call me Daddy-Sama. But let's not talk about this." finished the winged-man as he began walking closely followed by Genjo.

Around him the tension was at his highest, he could feel it with his Mantra, since he got on his foot off the ship, the guards went from grey to yellow. It meant that they were suspicious of him. When heard the king, he thought they were going to welcome him in great style. But the only noise they could heard as they began walking in the palace was a periodic "thunk". the axe that went pass them before reiterated it motion. Genjo looked at him but Shaarib just shook his head. They weren't here to get in the palace business. They were here to take control of the island at least have his flag as a banner.

After some minutes the awaited reunion happened. Shaarib was finally in the same room as the famed King Neptune. The winged-man couldn't show a sign of weakness even though he was surprised of hw big the king was. From were our heroes were, they could perceive he was at least twice the size of Fukaboshi. Heck even his beard was probably bigger than the captain and his underling. Genjo quickly let his hood fell on his back, and bowed respectfully. Letting finally everyone seeing his face. He had a slim face with grey hairs in spike. What could catch the eyes was the cat-like color of his pupils. Being the timid person he was, the youngest of the Shaarib Pirates sputtered :

- "It's an h-h-h-onor t-t-to be in your p-resence--"He coughed to regain composure and looked back at his boss before saying with confidence "My name is Genjo and this is my captain and future King of Pirates : Shaarib Hassan"


Shaarib's heart rate accelerated. He didn't even heard what Genjo said. The King and his children weren't even taking their eyes off the skypiean. They were waiting for him violently attack ? Shaarib could swear with the little distance between hem he could be on the old king shoulders and slit his head off before anyone could move. But he wasn't a warmonger, he was well educated.

- "Oya Oya ! I always wanted to meet ya old man. But what I want more than anything is something that isn't going to please ya. " said Shaarib casually while scratching the scar under his chin with his left hand

#

 

[Einsauer]

- "It's an h-h-h-onor t-t-to be in your p-resence--"He coughed to regain composure and looked back at his boss before saying with confidence "My name is Genjo and this is my captain and future King of Pirates : Shaarib Hassan"

With this introduction King Neptune's eyes drifted from the young human to his captain; Hassan.
The giant merman's eyes seemed unreadable, though if anything he was relieved to see his sons in good health. While Ryuboshi bowed and approached the side of his father, Fukaboshi remained at the side of the invaders with trident firmly in hand.

- "Oya Oya ! I always wanted to meet ya old man. But what I want more than anything is something that isn't going to please ya. "

The entire palace seemed to be put at disease as Shaarib spoke to the king; all but King Neptune and Fukaboshi.
"You wish to overthrow the Ryugu Kingdom." The King replied. "To take our home, is that right? Jamon-"

As the heavy regal voice filled the throne room the guards' irritation became known. Scowls and gritted teeth painted the faces of many of the fishmen, though silent they remained.
Fukaboshi's unwavering personality was clearly reminiscent of his father's own attitude; Neptune saw Shaarib as an irritant, a pest though he hid it well. He could sense the power radiating off of his being.

Neptune had already pondered the possibility of merely drowning this nuisance under the weight of the ocean, though he was far more inclined to negotiate with this invader. King Neptune knew of the powerful pirates at his doorstep as well as the ones far above.

thunk thunk thunk thunk

"What purpose could you have with our home?" Shouted out a higher ranking guard amongst the ranks of fishmen.

Neptune spoke over the angry voice. "To come into my kingdom and threaten my sons is not an act I take lightly, Shaarib Hassan."
His large hairy arms lifted his enormous body from his throne. The merman king towered over Shaarib and his crew-member with eyes locked onto Shaarib in a manner Fukaboshi had done multiple times already.
"I assure you, as I assure all my people before us today, I do not intend to hand our country over to a warmonger." He said. "So, if your plan was to intimidate our people; it will not work. Jamon-" His powerful words reassured his people.

He kept his eyes on Shaarib while pondering what Shaarib's intent with his home was. He was not against allowing for some sort of protection against the growing threats to his kingdom, but if Shaarib couldn't prove his willingness to protect the kingdom, Neptune had no intent of handing over Fishman Island without a fight.

 

[Emperor Cross]

"I assure you, as I assure all my people before us today, I do not intend to hand our country over to a warmonger."

# Shaarib didn’t pronounce a word, he let the King discharge all he had on his heart before taking off his top and throwing it the air to add some theatrical effect. Shaarib began walking towards the King and stopped after taking 3 steps, he needed the King to saw his upper body clearly. On the right side of his body at the level of his kidney they could see a huge burn scar that still hurts his owner from time to time cause even though it healed physically the wound for our winged guy was still open. Everyday, looking at this scar help him remember that, he was weak and couldn’t protect his family but it will never be the same.



- «Never call me a warmonger, I lost my home due to some bloodthirsty invaders. » began Shaarib with a voice as cold as the cocytus. He then posed an hand on his heart and said : « I, Shaarib Hassan never killed an innocent man in my life. Even though I’m not a Vice-Admiral I strictly kills pirate. You are a very private person. If I didn’t threaten to kill the princes we wouldn’t be here innit ? I want your country under my flag and to show ya old fish here, my seriousness, I will kill with my own hands the pirates that want your head. What say you ? »

[I might add my little men part’s later in the week.]

 

[Einsauer]

The underwater court watched in a mix of confusion and minor panic as the dark-skinned man flamboyantly undressed.

- «Never call me a warmonger, I lost my home due to some bloodthirsty invaders. » began Shaarib with a voice as cold as the cocytus. He then posed an hand on his heart and said : « I, Shaarib Hassan never killed an innocent man in my life. Even though I’m not a Vice-Admiral I strictly kills pirate. You are a very private person. If I didn’t threaten to kill the princes we wouldn’t be here innit ? I want your country under my flag and to show ya old fish here, my seriousness, I will kill with my own hands the pirates that want your head. What say you ? »

While many of Neptune's court seemed unmoved or unconvinced by Shaarib's words; within the king and his three sons the words resonated. The tragic tale of the skypiean's scars touched the royal men, but the king looked very unapologetic. To threaten a prince was the act of a warmonger, but it was clear Shaarib was exercising restraint and was interested in keeping Fishman Island in one piece.

The palace remained quiet, no murmurings of distrust were passed around. The king stood and stared at Shaarib, for what seemed to be a short eternity, determining the value of Shaarib's words. Finally though:

"Jamon Jamon Jamon- Very well, Shaarib Hassan. If you wish to prove your devotion to our kingdom I give you my blessing in taking down this growing pirate force." He looked to his son, Fukaboshi standing beside the small human. "But I won't allow a butcher loose on my detractors. You are to try to bring them all in alive; if you did this well we shall fly your flag. Jamon-"

"Do you accept these terms, Shaarib Hassan?"

 

[Emperor Cross]

"Jamon Jamon Jamon- Very well, Shaarib Hassan. If you wish to prove your devotion to our kingdom I give you my blessing in taking down this growing pirate force." He looked to his son, Fukaboshi standing beside the small human. "But I won't allow a butcher loose on my detractors. You are to try to bring them all in alive; if you did this well we shall fly your flag. Jamon-"

"Do you accept these terms, Shaarib Hassan?"

# Shaarib frowned, the king wanted wanted to test him ? He slowly began to shook his head and began laughing. This situation was hilarious, the other faction wanted his and his children heads and Neptune didn't want blood to be spilled ? He was too nice if he had more spine maybe this would never happened. Maybe he wanted to test Shaarib's resolve ? The skypiean wanted to kill everyone of them, pirate didn't deserve mercy. Justice was absolute. The king did said he had to try. He was going to kill most of the goons and just break every bones of their leader. Which in a kind of way was worse than death. Suddenly, Shaarib sat on the ground, his legs crossed, and a put his head on his left palm, the arm resting on the left serving as a support. #

- " Oya Oya, I will bite them to death, at least enough for them to not be able to put a fight ever. But fist, y'all will need to brief me, to find m crew and finally lend me something like 50 to 100 soldiers. Be assured they won't die, I just to scare them a little before the oh mighty Shaarib Hassan brings the goddess's wrath on them. What say you ??? " finished the pirate looking nonchalantly at the king while Genjo took two steps backwards.

___________

# On the other side, Naglfar was still drifting towards a place where the three pirates could finally moor the ship and rest a little while waiting for their captain and Genjo. Troya took out a cigarette and began smoking while admiring the view. The Fishman island was a sight you couldn't forge. The marine wildlife was gigantic ! From the corner of his only eye, he could see Ren admiring the view silently while l'Homme was at the helm singing with his stentorian voice. Their bubble was getting smaller as the time passed but they were near their objective, Troya could feel it with his Haki he could sense many ships near them. It took them 30 minutes more to enter in a bigger sphere, it was the port and while they were tying the ship, they began to hear some people bickering and insults were flowing. The vice-captain of the Shaarib's Pirates tried to took an higher position to see what was happening. What he saw surprised enough for him to let his cigarette fall on the wooden floor : A red hair man stood above another pirates he just punched. The man to be more precise was a winged-man, just like his captain ! Without warning, Troya let himself fall on the floor and began running towards to this new character.#

 

[Einsauer]

Neptune seemed troubled by Shaarib's response; the man offered no comfort with his unveiled threats upon Ryugu's insurgents. He looked at the captain lazily sitting on his palace floor; though the pirate captain claimed to only kill pirates he lacked any faith in this invader's word.

But fist, y'all will need to brief me, to find m crew and finally lend me something like 50 to 100 soldiers.

Neptune nodded in response to Shaarib's request however; he had intended to send an escort with him anyways to ensure minimal violence against their people.
Fukaboshi, with a mind very much like his father's own, wished to accompany the pirates but knew his father would decline. He stood with his golden trident tightly as his gaze turned to meet that of Genjo, the young human seemed ill-prepared.

A group of palace soldiers stepped (and swam) away from their ceremonious spots in the throne-room and moved before their king and Shaarib.
Leading the small group of royal soldiers was a fishman with small "antenna" over his eyes; he had big lips set onto his sandy-colored skin. The fishman bowed to the king and stayed like such until dismissed to join his men under Shaarib's temporary command.

The merman king looked down at Shaarib. "This is your one chance to prove yourself as a protector, Shaarib Hassan." He said with a vague fierceness.
The king looked at the small platoon before him and Shaarib. "This skilled group of warriors is led by an equally skilled Commander Blenny."

The "horned" fishman turned his head to get a good look at Shaarib. He was around the same height, but he was far wider than his temporary commander. He simply ducked his head knowingly towards the Skypiean and signaled to his men to prepare to leave for the Fishman District.

Fukaboshi, who had still not left the vicinity of the invaders spoke. "You will find our violent detractors hidden out in the Fishman District." Added the prince. "Commander Blenny and his men can lead you there after you find your crew."
With that, the platoon of forty fishmen and merman headed into the front courtyard to await their commander and Shaarib.

 

[Emperor Cross]

# Shaarib began to mutter something in his beard when the King finished givings his orders. The muttering soon came to be a laughter. He was laughing, a loud laugh full of candidness seemed to be the only noise in the room. The king's weakness was his children, even now when he could try to bluff his way out and showing a little spine, by sending one of his children with Shaarib; he didn't. What a coward he was, if his children never faced adversity, they would never become leaders and the little investment Shaarib saw could become a loss. Being allies with Neptune was what the pirate needed but if the King died and let his children in this state, the World Government wouldn't need an hindrance like that. The "Fallen Sky" slowly rises on his feet and dusted himself while looking at his newfound army. As they began walking towards the exit, he heard Fukaboshi say :

"You will find our violent detractors hidden out in the Fishman District." Added the prince. "Commander Blenny and his men can lead you there after you find your crew."

With the cockiest smile, he could do, Shaarib responded : "At least, I'm not sitting on the bench looking at the others having fun innit ? A she your dad doesn't want you to come." The man paused for a minute and said " You know... we people of the sky have an inborn ability, some of us can feel the emotion of those around us and with training the better it become and it's with this unique radar that I know exactly in a room who I should be wary off at the least. You, Prince, are stronger than anybody in this room except for me, obviously and my little diamond, Genjo since I can't read your emotions with my ability." Shaarib snorted" But I don't need it to see your anger. Daddy needed to trust you more, SO I shall give you an offer, are you going to sit and miss the opportunity of a life time ? Or just going to patiently wait for Shaarib-Sama to save your people ?" Finished the SWORD agent as he went out of the room and flustered Genjo behind him.

__

# In front of Troya stood a group of 4 persons fighting each others. More precisely, it looked like they were friends, the red hair was now restrained by a tall slender figure with big oranges googles that would impress Shaarib and an atypical afro at the end of it stood a fanned-out spiraling spikes that was getting out of breath. At the other side stood two others figures, one was big, at least measuring 2,50m, Troya couldn't get more info cause he was under a tired beige cloak, in the middle, trying to ease the situation between the last one that was clutching his bleeding nose with his two hands. His only distinctive trait was a long hair lock that fell on his face. The one with the bleeding nose was trying to say something but nobody could understand what he was saying. The red-hair was the one Troya couldn't take his eyes off. He was angered. The face was contorted and the voice hoarse :

- " How do you want me to calm down when they hurt one of our crewmates ?! Can't you understand that Iboo could have died from those wounds ?! With or without y'all I will go and kill these wannabe pirates ! If not, I will die at least die as a man ! " yelled the red-haired guy.

- "Calm down Zenon, we understand what you are saying, Termi was just saying what he had on his mind... Iboo is his comrade too." said the afro with a soothing voice.

- "You are right Nouille, my bad. I shouldn't-" he was cut off by the cloaked person that said with a high pitched voice :

-" Look like we have a guest" pointing his gloved fingers at Troya.

The right-hand of Shaarib just smiled and said :

-" Ma ma , I'm sorry to interrupted you in this family reunion but I think we might have the same target. My crew too suffered from those fishmen riding sea monsters and my captain who is from the skies as you..." He put a finger on his lips trying to remember the name of the winged-man" Zenon ? Actually we are waiting for him as he is talking with the king of this place. Shall we wait together and get acquainted ? We have foods and firsts kits. At least even if y'all don' join us. Y'all would have gained something right ?"

@Gochi

 

[Einsauer]

With the cockiest smile, he could do, Shaarib responded : "At least, I'm not sitting on the bench looking at the others having fun innit ? A she your dad doesn't want you to come." The man paused for a minute and said " You know... we people of the sky have an inborn ability, some of us can feel the emotion of those around us and with training the better it become and it's with this unique radar that I know exactly in a room who I should be wary off at the least. You, Prince, are stronger than anybody in this room except for me, obviously and my little diamond, Genjo since I can't read your emotions with my ability." Shaarib snorted" But I don't need it to see your anger. Daddy needed to trust you more, SO I shall give you an offer, are you going to sit and miss the opportunity of a life time ? Or just going to patiently wait for Shaarib-Sama to save your people ?" Finished the SWORD agent as he went out of the room and flustered Genjo behind him.

The remaining personnel went silent as the intruder criticized the king for protecting his sons. King Neptune watched silently as Shaarib said his peace and left the throne room. Fukaboshi struggled to bite his tongue as Shaarib insulted his father's ways. His cold gaze followed the skypiean out.

He looked to his father.
"Why are you listening to his madness?" He asked of his father. "Do you truly intend to hand over out kingdom to this pirate?"
Fukaboshi waited for a moment but received no answer. "I shall accompany Shaarib Hassan as he apprehends these pirates."

"No." The king replied. "Shaarib Hassan's words are hollow. I will not send a prince of the Ryugu Palace out with a blood-thirsty savage we cannot trust-"

"If he cannot prove himself to be a defender of the people he has no business interfering with our home and if he is a man of his word, he will not harm our detractors..."

"And if he isn't a man of his word?" Asked the Minister of the Right.
"Then we'll have no choice but to fight. Jamon-"

Fukaboshi scowled at his father's order and moved off toward's his sister, Princess Shirahoshi's, room to check on any damage that might've been dealt by the unending rain of weaponry. As he moved along his fist met with the stone wall of the palace halls and cracked the the exterior of the brick.

Outside the palace, Commander Blenny stood at attention awaiting his temporary superior. His men prepared a ship for the small group to travel in. Meanwhile a small group of royal guards began a search for Shaarib's men.

 

[Emperor Cross]

# Shaarib was disappointed. Genjo could see it because his captain’s facial features contracted and mostly because the bird was biting his teeth. For the blonde, the scene was funny. The vice-admiral wasn’t good with people. People could accept and admired a marine that killed pirates but a never trusted a pirate that was doing the same. Sometimes he missed being a marine. They didn’t had to take care of Naglfar at each docking, the engineers would repair things here and there. The food will find it’s place magically in the reserve. He never realized how much Ayol worked on their ship. When Shaarib wasn’t beating the soldiers up, he was either sleeping or prying. When they went « rogue », he tried to be the shoulder Shaarib could lay on but Troya and Savane took Ayol’s place rather quickly. He didn’t had the time to act and was still salty about this. He couldn’t help during their first fight either. So he had to fight and do the double his partners would. He had to ! Today the Vice-Admiral praised him in front of the King Neptune ! People will fear the bird and his crew - at least until they came back to the WG...

Lost in his thoughts, the young man was brought back to reality with a tap on his back that he almost fell from the Ship. It was Shaarib. He contacted the people on Naglfar. They were at the port and soon they were going to arrive. Genjo regained composure and said to the commander of the fishmen :

- Ex-Excuse me ! Who are the people that we are going to face exactly ? Why are they trying to usurp the crown ? Why is the king protecting them ?

The winged-man still sulking didn’t listen. Troya found the other guy from the Sky the pirates were talking about and it seemed a possible alliance coud be made between them. But he was going to sleep a little not having his glasses on was tiring.

_____

Troya couldn’t help but laugh. The quatuor was in a tight spot. After they finished eating, the newcomers began to argue again with each other and knowing L’Homme, he didn’t accept it and forced his little Z and Termi to hug it out. But deep down, the man with the X tatoo knew they were growing impatient. If his captain didn’t come soon. The dudes will go face the fishmen themselves. The cloaked figure got up and spoke for the first time since their arrival :

- I’m grateful for your hospitality. Y’all patched up my friend Iboo and gave to us food. Buu-

A loud thud interrupted the conversation and as they precipitated outside, they saw that the host finally came Shaarib Hassan was here. Above him, a ship of the royal army ready to go to war.

- "Oya Oya ! Daddy's here !" said Shaarib casually.

He seized up the people around him. While his pirates where in their white uniform, the others were in diverse attires : The one with the afro was having casuals attires, a brown baggy pant and a yellow tank top, he was about the same height as Shaarib. The odd thing for our winged guy wasn't the star shaped afro, it was the piano tiles teeth. Next to him stood a man with beautiful hair and lavenders eyes, an odd hair that stood out while he had bandages on his nose, wearing a simple white shirt and some black pants and shoes. The last two were the odds one, one was cloaked but Shaarib knew for sure he wasn't human. The smell, it was a carnivorous beast, very close to Reo own smell. It was rare to see minks here. The last one was red haired guy with a mohawk. Having a dark shirt with a skull on it and a red short with some black boots. What a fiery style. The odd thing about him was his wings. For sky people everything was based on that spot. People from skypiea like Shaarib had wings facing upwards, Birkan like that fool Ener had wings facing downwards. Try to guess how were the wings of the newcomer ? They were facing DOWNWARDS !! He was one of Ener's people. Shaarib lost it for a moment, letting out his killing intent and said :

- "Any link with a man named Ener ?"

The atmosphere on the ship went from 0 to 100 rather quickly and the guests found themselves scared of the man in front of them. Zenon being the leader was able to said three words before coughing :

- "Destroyed my island. "

The 3 words saved his life, because Shaarib regained his cool attitude and walk past them going towards his quarters to get his glasses like nothing happened.

- " Hey Blind-Slot, give to each of them a set of uniform ! The Shaarib's Pirates are respectable peoples ! We need to make a good impression."

The guests looked at the 3 others men not knowing what happened, did he just do a hostile takeover ? Was he considering them an already made pirate crew his nakamas ? Troya shrugged it off and soon came to give them clothes. They already saw how angry he could be for a minute, they didn't want to anger him more. But they couldn't blindly follow him while their partner was still down. Again, they were answered that everything was going to be fine, they could affect one of the soldier here for surveillance. When the captain returned, every was set to go, his army of enlightened was ready, he had his glasses and his coat on. Richie liked blood and wasn't going to be happy if Shaarib went to fight without him.With a sign he asked for the soldiers to get them back up.

- "Lorsque la guerre des bêtes mènera le monde à sa perte,


La déesse descendra des cieux.


Des ailes de lumière et d'ombre se déploieront au loin,


Elle nous guidera vers le bonheur, de son don éternel."


The goddess was with him, he couldn't lose. All he had to do as to not kill most of them.#