Brawl Rumble in the Jungle- OJ

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Original post by: oreki

Emperor Cross said:

The ground was too hot, his clothes were destroyed, his hat was nowhere to be found. Shaarib with a growl got up and dusted himself. He threw his jacket away and tore the t-shirt that was under it. Shaarib had a normal built for someone for his size, he even had a little belly fat that didn't want to go away but what was shocking was the burning scars on the left end side of his torso to his hip. Shaarib spit some blood and took a fighting position. The birkan would have to wait a little. He was going to kill that dark haired swordsman and come.#

How the fuck... Nero complained silently in his heart. Even Nero, a strong swordsman himself, could not reject the site in front of him. Think about what this fight will bring him now. A fight that cannot be avoided any longer, the other two already have been engaged in their own fight. Nero can't offer any drawbacks, at least right now If they need to carry on their mission, they have to face each other if they did not they would catch up in no time.

Emperor Cross said:

- Yare Yare...

To these words of Birken, with a strange expression, Nero answered in a cool, bitter tone, not reminding of someone who wished a deadly exchange."Not exactly backward looking type, are you?"

Without a trace of tension in his voice, Nero still kept cool as he banters with his a sarcastic tone, unusual from the stubborn swordsman. "I must apologize about that. I am not good at making an entrance. I really had no idea― that walking through an unknown town then find I got a company of a kind man like yourself."

Nero decides to get to make more distant, and he with his quiet self-confidence. Nero trusted his teammate's power for now. For instant Nero could put these guys at the same level his same― that was the hard development he was not expecting. Yes, as much as possible... he wanted to end the fight before it turns completely dark.

Nero could not make surprise attacks on this guy anymore due to not having any knowledge about what that man can do. Therefore Nero can only approximate things and keep himself until he found a better opening to end things quickly. Also, Nero could not show all his cards until he himself gain the full extent of that guy power. Despite Birken guy being able to take on all of Nero attacks, he still had yet to find an opportunity to deal Nero.

Nero was ready to prepare for his next attack until A sudden, shocking development starting to happen. He clearly heard a heavy fired shot sound. It was Dabit who aimed his Grenade Launcher directly towards the Marine man.

Fuck you...

Nero thought this to himself, as to convinced those two but now it seems it's no longer an option here. Well, it isn't all that surprising, he just got into a fight like always...

More importantly now, even if they had stayed on guard, in their current state they might still be oblivious to the fact that it cannot over like that "There's no honor in battling unannounced, but Let's take this on" Nero starts speaking with Tiger mink(@Fire Tiger ), a killing intent flowing into the tip of his sword, only his gaze keeping its freshness.

As he said that to a mink, a gust of wind from the air fluttered. Holding his sword, Nero put a smile on his lips once more while saying, "Oh, I get it... Who brought the marshmallows? 'Casue I'm bringin' the fire."

As he inverted his weight of the body in his right foot before moving back his sword slightly, due to the inertial weight of the sword he lifted his left foot and then he shifted his weight to the left side of the body, thus converting the strength in the swinging sword motion, as he converted his sword enegry into Air slashes that meant to hit the tiger mink.

Attack Requirement: 41 Mastery, 41 Strength
Destructive Potency Rank: B

 

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Original post by: emperor cross

People always say that if you heard the gunshot it means that it never hit you. At least it was what Shaarib believed until now. What make him change his mind ? The fucking grenade that exploded right in his face ! He barely saw the thing coming a him and tried to jump out of the way but was still blown away by the explosion. The marine rolled on the floor for 3 meters and stopped. He didn't got up, he didn't want to fight with those guys no more. They had no honor at all, it was the second time Shaarib was took by surprise and the captain was too angry at the moment. First, what was Kilij doing ?! How can he let the Birkan attack Shaarib so simply ? DIdn't he understood that time was running against us and soon they will all die ? All of this was a joke and our boy couldn't help but laugh hysterically even if that was hurting him.

Shaarib needed to calm down. What were the damage ? Two broken ribs. Could he still fight ? Sure as hell. He was a soldier, something always broke on his missions. If he was to give up what would the goddess think of him ? He was her priest ! He was the one that will show the light to the world. Shaarib got up and opened his arms.

-Mon ami, le destin est cruel.
Il n’existe ni rêve ni honneur
La flèche a quitté l'arc de la déesse.

He was going to unleash the wrath of the goddess today. The Birkan tagged out and came back. Where was the third one ? The captain needed to be prepare in case the third one too wanted to sucker punch him. Shaarib began running towards Dabit and stomped the ground ten times disappearing on the tenth time. He appeared right in front of the cyborg trying to punch him in the torso with a punch version of his index finger while the glove on his other hand was beginning to turn red, just in case.

- Jugon !

 

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Original post by: fire tiger

Kilij accepted Dabit's words while thinking how they would affect his plans. [A revolutionary? Another troublesome group makes their appearance. I guess he does fill the mold of an anarchist. But then again, who am I to judge. On another note these dials objects that they have are quite intriguing. If I gather a few of them, they might help in creating better equipment. Perhaps I'll plunder them after getting the treasure.]

Kilij gave a conflicted look when he saw the Cyborg turn his attention to the marine. So far the marine had been a consistently a reliable partner. He didn't trust him, but he couldn't deny his usefulness. Their working relationship had an expiration date that was fast approaching, but would it be worth it to change camps prematurely? No, it wouldn't. He knew what to expect from the marine, but this revo and his cohorts were still a wildcard. It would be unwise to betray this early. Therefore he needed to help the guy out and maybe put an end to this senseless fighting. Unfortunately just as he was going to go help him, a new foe made their move.

"Sigh, it's one after the other with you folk."

Kilij said as he was starting to get tired of this routine. Since the day began its been one fight after the other. First the marine attacked him, but at least that was only a probe. Then Dabit surprised them with poison. Afterwards it was the fight with long ears. Although Kilij technically started that one. He had another scuffle with cyborg Dabit and now he was on the receiving end of the third member of the opposition. But at least this guy had the decency to announce his move. Not a smart thing, but decent nonetheless.

The incoming attack was rather serious, so the Mink couldn't take it lightly. Since the enemy was using air slashes then Kilij would use air cannons. With one of his blades in hand and with the other hand giving extra support, Kilij performed a strong downwards slash as his wrist rotated sending a powerful corkscrewing air missile negate the incoming slash.

The attacks connected like two warships crashing head on with each other. Being of equal magnitude the two moves stopped the forward momentum of each other. The destructive force couldn't move on like it was meant to do, so it could only follow the path of least resistance and explode to sides. This resulted in lateral shockwaves that tore down the scenery and extinguished the fire between the combatants.

"It seems that my Sanbyakurokuju Pound Ho did the job.

"My dear opponent you have a good arm for attacking. If we continue fighting like this we can surely turn this island upside down, but it's getting late and I'm afraid that by the time we finish there might no longer be a treasure to find. So how about you convince your partners and I convince mine and we hold the skirmish until after we secure the prize in our hands. Afterwards we can kill each other all we want. So what do you say?"

 

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Original post by: gintoki

"i can do this ... i can do this ..." Link thought as he did he felt on his left cheek a trickle of a rain drop as it then trickled down his left cheek which was warm but yet cool as Link let out a breath of air slowly opening his eyes as he could see from the terrain around him it was darkened from the clouds above as he then closed his eyes.

"Rain huh?" as another droplet landing directly above the previous rain drop then another on his hand.

"Rain is a beatuiful yet natural obstacle at a point like this."

"This is a test for the art of Mushin". Mushin is a art of nothingess or meaning heart, spirit and mind. These 3 are essential core principles of swordsmen across the world, once mastered you can then qualify to call yourself a master swordsman. Or in other terms is a mental state where your mind is empty of all thoughts, all desires, and all assumptions.

Link then recalls of a book he once read when he aspired to learn the basics of swordsmanship from an ancient Monk and Swordsman. The following is text that stood out to him:

“When the swordsman stands against his opponent, he is not to think of the opponent, nor of himself, nor of his enemy`s sword movements. He just stands there with his sword which, forgetful of all technique, is ready only to follow the dictates of the subconscious. The man has effaced himself as the wielder of the sword. When he strikes, it is not the man but the sword in the hand of the man`s subconscious that strikes.”

Despite the text when learning even the basics his dojo master would oftenly state its not just the matter of the mind but used an example of riding a bike; as once you know how to ride it though with Mushin you'll know how to it without having to think about it. Though this was no easy task as the rain began to drop heavily though he was challenged by the drops of rain becoming vast another thought came to him. "Rain, its so vast yet it doesn't know where it will drop but it drops nevertheless not because it has to but it does."

Though saying this Link was also irritated by the constant clashing of attacks so had to abandon the use of meditating in the art of mushin and just find another way as this was not the time nor place to do such a task.

"Well these guys keep disturbing my peace, my mind isn't able to concentrate then the mind must concentrate on other matters" Link then rose to his feet grabbing his sword before looking up to the sky then back down asserting his gaze back to his sword then sliding back into the scabbard sheathing it.

Link then turned his attention back to the fight as he made his way back.

 

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Original post by: dabit

Dabit´s grenade got it´s target, but he Marine was still alive, and appeared to be pissed about Dabit´s action. (Shit, this Marine guy is tough) the birkan though as he watched the skypeian getting up and opening his arms as he mumbled words beyond Dabit´s common understanding, yet somehow he got a grasp of it:
Emperor Cross said:

Mon ami, le destin est cruel.
Il n’existe ni rêve ni honneur
La flèche a quitté l'arc de la déesse.

(Destiny is cruel, there is no dream or honor?? I guess there might be more of this Marine man than i though... Is he a poet?) the birkan thought as he observed his opponent stomping the ground until he disapeared, and reapeared right in front of the birkan, delivering a strong punch into the revolutionary´s iron chest. Making a thumping sound as the marine´s knuckles crashed into his cyborg plating.

"Buakk..." the birkan was pushed back a little by the force of the punch, lucky for him, the iron plating on his chest protected him from a more destructive dammage, yet he still lost his breath for a moment.

(I am not ready to use it yet, but i still gotta try) Dabit thought enraged, as he formed his right hand in the shape of a Dragon Claw

"I got your goddess´s honor right here!! Ryu---" as the revolutionary began to swing his dragon claw shaped hand into the Marine´s face, he stopped mid wayt, right before impact, as water droplets dropping on his face got him out of his battle trance.

"Water?" Bit was startled and relieved at the same time, feeling the cool shower of water falling upon his body. The water washed away his madness, it took away the exhausting heat he felt ever since he got into this Jungle Island. Finally, it felt as if it had been forever with the heat of this tropical island and the blazing conflaguration.

As the rain began to fall more frequent, the flames around the ancient city began to extinguish, and the temperature dropped, refeshing the cyborg´s mind and body as he got back to his senses.

Dabit looked at the Marine once more and forgot why were they even fighting.
"I only came to this place looking for adventure, i don´t even care if there´s a treasure, i just wanted to see with my eyes if it was real. Although i do hate the World Government, this isn´t the time or place for such battle. Let´s just reveal the secret within this island for the moment. And we can finish this battle another day.. Marine man" said Dabit with a serious look, he still despised the Marine, but he felt as if the priority should be the treasure before Marine slaughtering. Yet he still kept his left hand on his sword hilt, just in case the Marine guy tried anything.

 

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Original post by: emperor cross

Shaarib hit did nothing to the cyborg. The marine was apprehending the moment his punch was going to meets the bones of the birkan but he felt something else : was it an iron plate ? Was he a cyborg that well developed ?

The cyborg breath was cut and Shaarib thought he could end the fight right now but the birkan suddenly found his vigor back and launched an attack in direction of head. Shaarib braced himself using his tekkai ready for the incoming pain but it never came. Instead Shaarib felt water falling on him. It was rain ! It was a message of the goddess ! She was protecting him by killing the fire around the fighters.

Shaarib had confidence in himself he knew he could win this fight and find the treasure but what would be his utility right now ? The island was ravaged. Fire destroy everything as usual. But rain as usual squared away the conflict and washed away the blood spilled. Water ruining down his scars made them go to sleep for a moment. The fire woke some unlikable memories but now it was over.

Dabit said:

"I only came to this place looking for adventure, i don´t even care if there´s a treasure, i just wanted to see with my eyes if it was real. Although i do hate the World Government, this isn´t the time or place for such battle. Let´s just reveal the secret within this island for the moment. And we can finish this battle another day.. Marine man"

The Marine didn’t want to back down but he knew that the fire started because of Kilij and him. He wasn’t worthy of such a treasure anymore. He destroyed an entire island just for a dream. What was the difference between him and Ener ? Shaarib turned his back and began searching for the Tiger. When he found him, our Marine said :

- Kilij-Chan, I leave this treasure to you. I’m unworthy of it.

With this said. Shaarib used his Milky dial to create a path of cloud towards the forest. The marine began walking on it and soon began running on it. The quicker he left the island , the quicker he could forget about it and the people he met. Fuck that treasure. All of this was just a trial created by the goddess to probably test Shaarib’s faith and for the first time in a long time, Shaarib’s began to doubt a little. #

- Yare... Yare....

 

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Original post by: fire tiger

Kilij was glad that the opposition was receptive to his argument, but his face fell when he heard the counter offer. The enemy wanted a five part split of the treasure. Normally that would sound reasonable, but there were a few issues with it on this occasion. The biggest being the treasure itself. All the information that Kilij gathered talked about the location of the treasure and the tribulations needed to access it, but it didn't go into detail about what the treasure was. Was it big? Was it small? Was it a single item of immeasurable value or a large collection of priceless artifacts?

If it is something grand, then there won't be any problems with a five way split. But if it's something small like a devil fruit or something of equivalent status, then taking a fifth of it will be meaningless. Specially since his original idea for coming here was to deliver this treasure to rest of the Backyard Pirates. Yet, it probably still was on his best interests to agree to such a compromise. If it did turn out to be an unshareable object, then at that point a new agreement would be ratified.

"I guess I'll have to agree to this conditions."

As Kilij spoke he was pleasantly surprised by the arrival of raindrops. If strong rain came, then the fire might go out and it would give them more room to maneuver. Kilij pulled out his coarse tongue and tasted a few of refreshing drops from above. For some reason the relief could be felt all the way down to his bones.

"?"

Kilij felt that there was something odd about the moment, but his mind couldn't piece together what it was. He looked up and saw his counterpart pacing back and forth as he mumbled something. He looked further away and saw the hyperactive cyborg cool down. He saw as his "partner" said something and then took off. He saw the long eared man return with a placid almost serene gait as if he was meditating in the middle of this battlefield.

As this was happening Kilij looked back towards the sky. As the rain dissipated the dark clouds of acrid smoke, Kilij became surprised that he couldn't see the rain clouds. "Where is the rain coming from?" Something didn't feel natural, but as he tried to figure out what was happening his mind became muddled and he lost the thought.

When he snapped out of it, his doubts disappeared and he concentrated back to the issue at hand. "Then if we all are under agreement let's go get that treasure. If we see the marine along the way he can help us get it, if not we'll divide it four ways. Let's move out."

 

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Original post by: gintoki
As Link arrived back at where he wondered off to earlier seeing debris everywhere from the clash of attacks he saw all parties stand down as it showered down as Link looked at the direction of the mink and bounty hunter he overheard:

Luffy. said:

"It's true. I can explain the reason when I went alone to search for the source of the voices. I found out how to reach the treasure. After night comes, on the fourth floor of this building two blocks away. As that time there will be a melody of the piano. For better or worse, we need to appreciate that music or something along the lines. And so on, first we need to go for that building"

"Honestly at this point i dont care about the treasure, i rather hear that music then make my way out of here" Link thought as the music was far more interesting than the treasure itself.

Though Link's sudden change of interest came from the conclusion of his meditation that calmed his mind and thought process. Link then overheard the Revolutionary Officer speak as Link turned his head to the left.

Dabit said:

"I only came to this place looking for adventure, i don´t even care if there´s a treasure, i just wanted to see with my eyes if it was real. Although i do hate the World Government, this isn´t the time or place for such battle. Let´s just reveal the secret within this island for the moment. And we can finish this battle another day.. Marine man"

As the Revolutionary Officer spoke, Link who was still muted turned his gaze downward as he overheard the emotions of his trueself resonate in his speech though before long his opponent the Marine officer spoke:
Emperor Cross said:

- Kilij-Chan, I leave this treasure to you. I’m unworthy of it.

- Yare... Yare....

Link heard this then heard something unusual as he's only ever heard or saw this once from his crewmate Eve as he raised his head seeing clouds form a path as the Marine Officer exited away.

Link let out a sigh as then the Mink began to speak as Link moved his head to the right noticing the mink notice his arrival.

Fire Tiger said:

"Where is the rain coming from?"

"Then if we all are under agreement let's go get that treasure. If we see the marine along the way he can help us get it, if not we'll divide it four ways. Let's move out."

Link smiled as he let out another sigh.

Link then raised his hand then his index finger and pointed at Nero "You know since its not that long before the evening ends then night comes ..." as Link lowers his hand then looks at each person.

"So how about it, a quick drink as we can wait before we even hear the music that plays as a means of a truce how about my treat on the drinks, though its only for 1 round" as Link chuckles towards the end, letting out a sigh.

Link then stares his gaze at the mink "Your one strong swordsman you know that" as Link smiles then tells the others "You two are pretty strong" as Link acknowledged the men around him.

Link took this experience as his means to get stronger from his loss, would be first to acknowledge it.

"I need to train to get stronger" Link thought to himself

 

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Original post by: dabit

Dabit´s clash against the skypeian Marine had come to a halt as the rain brought him back to his senses. Meanwhile, the marine seemed uninterested to continue the fight and the rest of the adventure:
Emperor Cross said:

Kilij-Chan, I leave this treasure to you. I’m unworthy of it.

He said while turning around adn using his milky dial clouds to run into the forest, leaving the loot to his fellow pirate tiger mink.
"Alright, a man´s determination is to be respected... I guess i will see you next time, and next time i won´t go so easy on you, Marine" Dabit uttered to the Marine, giving him a goodbye, and leaving their battle for some other time.

Dabit turned around and went back to se what the other men were up to, and found Nero explaining his finding about the treasure and a seemingly curse around it:
Luffy. said:

It's true. I can explain the reason when I went alone to search for the source of the voices. I found out how to reach the treasure. After night comes, on the fourth floor of this building two blocks away. As that time there will be a melody of the piano. For better or worse, we need to appreciate that music or something along the lines. And so on, first we need to go for that building"

Dabit himself had experienced the hallucinations of this island, which he never understood it´s purpose, but hearing what Nero said about the voices and the piano melody, seemed reasonable at the moment for him, since he had already realized that this island was dealing with unnatural stuff
"Yeah, i believe you, ever since i came to this island, i´ve been dealing with things i felt as if i was going crazy, but i realize there is some type of curse dwealing this place, so you can count me in for the piano building expedition! Buakakaka" the cyborg laughed as he showed his approval of this plan to finally go unravel the mysterious treasure.

On the other side, the tiger mink also agreed to the terms of finding his treasure. And Dabit nodded to him, showing his consent towards the pirate.

As Dabit waited for the night to come, the time for the truth, Link proposed a drink to the men, which the birkan was very glad to accept
Char Aznable said:

"So how about it, a quick drink as we can wait before we even hear the music that plays as a means of a truce how about my treat on the drinks, though its only for 1 round"

"Don´t mind if i do" Dabit served himself drink as he heard the pirate acknowledged the men´s strengh and Dabit returned the compliment:
"Yes, you´ve all fought valiantly today! But the battle isn´t over, cause we don´t know what is awaiting on that building, for now,let´s toast, for strengh and for wealth! May this treasure satiate all of our hearts desires!! Cheers!!" said the birkan as he gulped his drink to the bottom.
"Ahh, that´s a fine drink mate!" Dabit said as he whiped the remaining beverage from his mouth.

As the moment passed, the revolutionary reminded the pending mission to his partners
"Alright, whenever you guys are ready to go, just lead the way!" he said as he got ready and he felt exited to finally go find if the legendary treasure was real.

 

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Original post by: oreki

Dabit said:

"Alright, whenever you guys are ready to go, just lead the way!" he said as he got ready and he felt exited to finally go find if the legendary treasure was real.

Having everyone come to there senses, Nero noticed rain getting quite harder. He moved his eyes away from the poster and looked around once more, but there still wasn't anything happening. Oh dear, this doesn't look good. I should just go to the building. They have already wasted to much time.

"I don't really understand what's going to happen..." He looked as though he was about to say something difficult. Letting out a long sigh, Nero also removed his battle tension.

"Fighting with such a senseless point... was rather tiresome." Nero, with an expression, that even he doesn't completely understand, shook his head with a bitter smile.

"In any case, let's go to that treasure..." Although they are each other's enemies, Nero was sympathetic to the current situation. Nero's mind finally had some idea about the truth concerning the unpleasant experience a few hours ago. However, now he has to believe this. he will need to search for this secret of this island

After taking a moment Nero started to walk in the direction of that building. Right now, Nero just wanted to not explain anything in deep. So he just started to walk, while looking at the map that he just took out from his pocket and say "Well you never came handy"

 

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Original post by: fire tiger

These three fellows tended to catch Kilij off guard quite often. One moment they brawling, the next they were drinking and merrymaking. This left Kilij unsure of how to act with them. [In some regards the marine was easier to handle. Although thinking back he might have fitted well with this group. Well as long as one ignored the ideological differences of factions and cultures that he and the cyborg possessed.]

Since everyone was in agreement Kilij started to move. He first took a quick look at the map that one of them was holding. Kilij let his map burn during the last encounter as a negotiation tactic, but he only did that after he was sure that he would remember the major points. He wouldn't be able to accurately recreate the whole thing, but he could recognize the landmarks that led to the treasure site. This new companion's map was somewhat different, but close enough that Kilij could spot the route that would need. He made some remarks about the information that he had, about 20% of the details he knew, and followed the direction that headed towards their objective.

This objective was a large building complex that surrounded the place that had the large tree that was seen in the mural before. In a way the location of the tree should be in a courtyard at the center of the building complex. Unlike some of the other abandoned buildings in town, this one was peculiarly creepier than the rest.

There was a scattering of bones in front of the entrances most of them from animals, while some were unidentifiable. No plants would grow in the vicinity of the structure with the closest tree being a withered mangled mess. The temperature also fell as one walked closer to it, which each step getting colder and colder until fog came from one's breath. The usually noisy jungle became dead quiet on this place and one felt like they would always see some type of movements in the corner of their eyes. But as one turned to look, nothing would seem out of place. Just before entering Kilij spotted a half broken porcelain doll of a little girl, but when he looked away it disappeared from the ground.

With such events going on, Kilij decided that it would be best to approach with caution. Therefore he stopped at the entry way and turned to the rest. "In accordance with the information I've acquired, somewhere in the building there should be a tunnel that leads straight to the treasure room." Kilij looked at the all encompassing darkness of the building's interior and pointed. "As a sign of goodwill I'll let you guys enter first. Once inside we can follow the clues and get that treasure."

Said Kilij as he waited to see who would be the first to enter this inauspicious place.

 

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Original post by: gintoki

It wasn't far off about 4-5 feet not that far but there was a damaged building that looked damaged with debris still trickling down as bricks fell, but this damaged building was in fact a bar. This was something Link remembered, a brief landmark of the nearby buidlings one which was a Library, a few houses, a bar, a huge shop and some more building that would be a few meters away further.

Dabit said:

"Don´t mind if i do"

"Yes, you´ve all fought valiantly today! But the battle isn´t over, cause we don´t know what is awaiting on that building, for now,let´s toast, for strengh and for wealth! May this treasure satiate all of our hearts desires!! Cheers!!"

"Ahh, that´s a fine drink mate!"

Link smiled as he filled up a mug that was on the floor near the ale that was leaking, as Link looked left and right he walked near the bar counter and grabbed a mug and got his fill of a drink then smiled as the skypeian spoke as he took a sip which was bitterly sweet yet was fill with taste but had that zing.

As the three awaited the said time a strange soothing sound could be heard which alerted the men as the three approached the building the Mink began to speak.

Fire Tiger said:

"In accordance with the information I've acquired, somewhere in the building there should be a tunnel that leads straight to the treasure room."

"As a sign of goodwill I'll let you guys enter first. Once inside we can follow the clues and get that treasure."

Said Kilij as he waited to see who would be the first to enter this inauspicious place.

Link heard the mink speak, link rested his hand on his chest and showed generosity and respect "I think you should lead us since you have some sort of intel" spoke Link to Nero as Link grabbed the book out from earlier reading a text that the skypeian spoke in the library:
Dabit said:

"Golden treasure many wish,
all invaders dine with fish.
Travel to the path of darkness,
undergo the Jungle Madness."

As link closed the book shut and moved his arms behind his back as he spoke "Dont you find it odd, the treasure is what we all spoke, invaders dine with fish as the moment we arrived to this island we must have saw things that we shouldn't have right? Travel to the path of darkness as in causing us to confront one another with Jungle Madness as the rain then trickled out any signs of confrontation"

 

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Original post by: dabit

Iron Dabit followed the rest of the men to the bulding were the legendary treasure was supposed to be. It was a dark, grim building. Even though the whole city was desolate and had a ghostly, haunted vibe, this building seemed to be at the center of all. As if the negative came from this place. Even worse, as the night came along, the place got even creepier with the presence of a dense fog coming out of it.
The tiger mink attempted to act kindly by offering the rest of the group to go in first, while Link suggested that Nero should be the one to lead the way inside the building.
While the men discussed the next plan of action, Dabit grabbed some wood branches that had fallen to the ground, and making use of his Flame Dial, he ignited the wooden pieces, making 4 torches for him and his partners.

"Here guys, grab one each, at least we should enlighten our path if we are to enter this dungeon, or whatever this place is. Buakaka" he said while keeping a torch for himself and offered the rest for Kilij, Link and Nero.

Link questioned about the book that Bit had read back in the library:
Riley Escobar said:

"Dont you find it odd, the treasure is what we all spoke, invaders dine with fish as the moment we arrived to this island we must have saw things that we shouldn't have right? Travel to the path of darkness as in causing us to confront one another with Jungle Madness as the rain then trickled out any signs of confrontation"

"Buakaka. At first all i got from that book was a bunch of nonsense, but now that you mention it, the riddle could be a hint at what´s going on in this town. We seem to be on the right track, as this building is clearly the darkest, creepiest of all. Invaders dine with fish sounds like there could be traps inside, so we better watch our step"

Using his torch to illuminate his steps, Dabit entered the dark building. All these talk about the treasure and riddles made him a little anxious, wanting to know what would they find inside.

The first room inside seemed to be some kind of big hall, but Dabit´s torch wasn´t enough to enlighten all of it. Maybe he needed more hands and torches to picture it all. He suddenly felt a little overwhelmed, so he turned back and called out for the guys.
"Come on guys, let´s find our loot!!" He said with an akward tone and a grin, trying to disguise the fact that he was creeped out by the building´s gloomy vibe.

 

[Larsi]

Original post by: oreki

Nero kept looking towards the dark building corridor for a while. Realizing that it's close to the end of his quest. But in actuality, probably nothing had changed. Nero on the surface looked as if he's trying to reach the conclusion of all this, but it feels like he hadn't made any progress whatsoever.

"I don't know everything, but I feel like I might understand a little about this quest."

"- That's right, Nero. You are correct."

Suddenly, he saw Eru at his side. With a smile filled with gentle kindness, she drew closer to him. Standing next to Nero, together on top of the mountain of darkness. Nero looked around; there was no sign of anyone, the people he came with, he could only see this girl standing beside him. Nero feel like there was an ancient story that fit this situation what was my role in it? it felt like they put on some big scuffle, like cats in mating season. Maybe that was how they dealt with their vague unease for the future, and so on.

"I knew that you would come here, Nero. I trusted in you, knowing that you will come back here eventually."

"Eru-"

It was a lovely face of the woman he met in this building the first time. Yet there was something that bothered him.

Was it the white dress that he had never seen before? There was that, too. However, he could not stop the feeling that he was overlooking something more important.

That's right; what happened to the remaining three? What happened to Dabit? There were far too many questions. Which one should he start with?

Nero asked the question that came to his mind first.

"Where is this?"

"This is the treasure where your wish is to be granted. This is the inside of the treasure you come to seek." Eru answered with a welcoming smile. Nero was lost for words and looked around him.

There was nothing but darkness, he couldn't get the words out to describe this, "You're saying... this is my wish?"

"That's right. But you don't have to be afraid. This is still something like a result of your one wish. That could be changed by your right decision."

"..."

Nero took a single breath and looked up, through the darkness, then this woman with the white dress. "If I asked you how you able to know my wish, will you tell me?"

I heard nothing. All of my senses were overwhelmed with the soft noise, shhh.

"I'll show you your darkest Nightmare" And then Nero looked that he was no longer in the darkness he could see the sky was crimson. Crimson like blood. A jet-black Sun held up the Heavens.

The blowing winds were curses and resentment. If one had to liken it to a word, then - how can this be anything but Hell? At the time, Nero had carelessly imagined she was just reading too much into his life. though, Nero had imagined an entirely different possibility.

"You're foolish Nero you come here even though you knew you can't achieve your dream. You're fake without your own will. obsessed with power to save everyone and you will waste the entire life for this one ideal... Even though you can see it this darkness is the result of your one ideal, that dream that you follow"

"You want to save people just because you have suffered, its selfish and misguided. Your one goal will lead to losing your own existence, there is no point in your dream"

If this was the truth, then this is the Nero future which he eventually is driven towards it if he tries to achieve a goal. As though she was asked something incredibly strange. "Tell me, knowing that your dream will lead to darkness you still want to protect or end this cruelity? Do you still seek power"

"You're asking me that now? I will have all the power I need to do what I must"

"Yes, you're right? You're Nero, and you will go to any length to achieve your dream no matter the cost. Even though you know you don't have the heart to save everyone"

"...."

"Your reactions tell me that you suspected in your own ideal... You just admired that man who saved you, that is where you dream began. Your gratitude over being saved by Vinn... You just look up to him that's all. But you have to face the reality you can't"

'She's right'

"This is the hell that someday be your Nero" For some reason, that smile on Eru face could not help but disturb Nero's heart.

Even though it was mostly true what Eru said, Nero could not understand. He did not want to understand, not even if he was mistaken.

She held her white and graceful palm over Nero's eyes and the world blacked out. Before he could speak anything to her, Nero saw himself in the room where Eru was standing in front of him.

Eru brought her face close to Nero. With a serious face, she looked for a few dozen seconds. She smiled mischievously "Someday I hope you will get your answer, Nero!"

Nero wasn't sure why she said that but after that Nero couldn't see her, he realizes he was losing his consciousness slowely but surely as Nero said: "Shhh She got me again..."