For once no bickering or Octavius doing his own thing. Instead they went with her plan. Which was definitely quite a bit faster than sneaking about. The group of pirates rushed down the street like madmen, not being sure if this was going to be their death or salvation. But the chance to be part of the Shotgun Preacher's grand return was too great to pass on for the time being. After all, even if things had changed quite a bit during his absence, and even though his unofficial title as a pirate lord didn't hold ground any more, he still used to be one of the most fearsome pirates around.
Ceres didn't have to do anything but run now, as the captain's rag-tag crew managed to finish off any that were still standing. Which was good, as she noticed that creating and moving such a large body of water was the limit of her capabilities at the moment. She was probably too tired to effectively use her water to attack again for at least half an hour or so.
And then suddenly a marine jumped out of an alley, attacking Octavius. But he wasn't alone. A second marine followed soon after him, though this one looked a bit weaker. And this one had noticed that she was the one that created the water. "Promotion, here I come!" He exclaimed as he fired two rounds at the woman. The first one was a dud, having gotten wet, but the second one went off. Ceres tried to dodge, but failed. Yet when the bullet had passed through her shoulder there was no wound to speak of. It had, of course, only hit water. "Don't fuck with me when I'm about to get a ship!" She yelled at the man, swinging wide and fast with her steel pipe. It hit the man with a metallic clang, probably fracturing his skull a little.
Soon they reached the harbour. And luckily, there were plenty of ships docked at the moment. Even several Caravels and some Carracks. Though Ceres had no idea about that name and thought the design looked kind of fat. So she ignored the Carracks and instead scanned for one that she thought would be the right size. "There!" She exclaimed, pointing to the far side of the docks that had several medium sized ships. One Carrack, a large Caravel, and a smaller one. This last one had three sails, and looked to be made for a crew of 20 to 25. It was even obvious that it was used as some kind of transport ship at the moment, as several sailors were loading barrels and crates onto the ship. A bit odd...but if they were illegal goods that would make sense. As you couldn't be too picky about your ship if you were a smuggler. "Looks like it can fit us all, and those people should be easy to get off the ship right?"
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I have been actively roleplaying for around 18 years now, since age 15. Which, as you might have guessed, makes me 33. I've done most of my rping on forums, averaging 2 to 4 paragraphs. Though I also LARP, and have played D&D for about 17 years. Real life has become a larger part of my life though, so my activity has lessened. Even so, I don't think I'll ever stop rping. :)
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Ceres smirked, turning her focus to the marines that were quickly approaching them. "Now you're finally talking my language..." She spoke, her whole body starting to turn into water. The water kept on swelling larger and larger until it was about 2 meters high and 5 meters across. Though it didn't touch Octavius and his crew, but rather went around them like there was some kind of barrier. At the very least Ceres wasn't so reckless that she would sweep up the people on her side as well. For as far as they were on her side at least. Then the huge body of water started crashing down the street. It looked a bit slow compared to actual waves yet violent and dangerous at the same time. Like no one could survive it. But instead, the people getting hit were thrown to the side and knocked against walls or into alleys.
A small part of the water had stayed behind, which quickly reformed into Ceres again as the wave started moving. She grinned, glancing behind her at Octavius. "See, this is quite a bit faster! Follow that wave!" Once the wave had passed the people that had been hit were mostly too dazed to notice a group of thugs led by two escapees. Quite a few were even knocked out. Though here and there a marine had managed to keep or regain their focus on the task at hand, and started charging towards the group again. Still, the number of enemies able to fight had been reduced by about 90%. That left only a dozen or so marines, whom had no time to regroup, scattered along the way to the docks.
(Sorry it took so long. Bought Space Engineers, and I've been binge-building together with a friend for the past few days. ^^;; The game's really addicting. We clocked in about 35 hours in the past 4 and a half days now I think? :P)
A small part of the water had stayed behind, which quickly reformed into Ceres again as the wave started moving. She grinned, glancing behind her at Octavius. "See, this is quite a bit faster! Follow that wave!" Once the wave had passed the people that had been hit were mostly too dazed to notice a group of thugs led by two escapees. Quite a few were even knocked out. Though here and there a marine had managed to keep or regain their focus on the task at hand, and started charging towards the group again. Still, the number of enemies able to fight had been reduced by about 90%. That left only a dozen or so marines, whom had no time to regroup, scattered along the way to the docks.
(Sorry it took so long. Bought Space Engineers, and I've been binge-building together with a friend for the past few days. ^^;; The game's really addicting. We clocked in about 35 hours in the past 4 and a half days now I think? :P)
Yea something like that. xD Not that I've seen the movie, but it sounds like something she'd say.
So ah...I didn't plan on any more of the actual pirate crew to show up. ^^;; I figured they could go with this crew until the next island. Then Ceres finds someone she wants on her crew, but he's at that time a captive of the marines. You can guess where that might go, and then the bunch of random pirates that just joined go 'fuck this, too dangerous for me' and leave. :P Ceres didn't say a word about killing by the way. Flushing away just means...you know, carrying them away on a wave of water. Probably making them hit some hard things and knocking them out. Some civilians will probably get caught too, but ah well. :P
As for the ship, yes a Caravel is pretty big. Normally a crew of 15 to 20 is needed. But who needs such a large crew when you select people for it, that can do the job of three, even four men single-handedly? It's not incredibly realistic, but like I said, in this rp people can get strong enough to punch through concrete, as an example. So idea was for them to find a few of 6 or so, use the extra space in the ship for, for instance, a small bathing room, a half-decent kitchen, an infirmary with room for 2 or so, etc. It might be a weird idea. But Ceres figures that if you basically live on your ship, and plan to sail the most dangerous sea in the world, you better come prepared, and have some comforts of a normal home to keep morale up.
As for the ship, yes a Caravel is pretty big. Normally a crew of 15 to 20 is needed. But who needs such a large crew when you select people for it, that can do the job of three, even four men single-handedly? It's not incredibly realistic, but like I said, in this rp people can get strong enough to punch through concrete, as an example. So idea was for them to find a few of 6 or so, use the extra space in the ship for, for instance, a small bathing room, a half-decent kitchen, an infirmary with room for 2 or so, etc. It might be a weird idea. But Ceres figures that if you basically live on your ship, and plan to sail the most dangerous sea in the world, you better come prepared, and have some comforts of a normal home to keep morale up.
"I can hear you, you know." Ceres spoke, sighing softly. "And that's interesting, coming from the man who killed a dozen or so marines on his way here. The man was working with the marines, I think everyone's happier if he's not around this place. Also, I can't believe the notorious shotgun preacher is afraid of a woman, and is superstitious to boot." Octavius was in for a surprise if he believed women on board brought bad luck. In the months that he had been gone, since the government was cracking down on pirates, there were plenty of ships that had taken on female crew members out of desperation. And as far as she knew none of them got any extra bad luck or anything like that.
The crew and their captain discussed about a boat in the harbour. And then it was offered to her. But that wouldn't be enough for what she was planning. "I don't think you were paying attention. It's not about just getting any boat. I want to go to the grand line. There are untold treasures and adventures to be found there, far greater than in this dull sea." Ceres started, sounding a bit amused by their cute idea's of what her plans were. "I need a decent ship that can be manned by a crew of 5 or so strong sailors. Like a Caravel." It was the ship she had been a pirate on before. Her knowledge of the types of ships wasn't exactly up to par, otherwise. "The grand line? You're crazy, girl. Most pirates entering that sea are dead within a week!" One of the crew spoke with a slight chuckle. Ceres ignored him though. Weak-willed pirates like him didn't know what truly following your dream meant. She didn't either, yet. But she was determined to find out at least!
The group started to move soon after. Apparently it was time to go. Ceres grabbed the coat the man she killed had left hanging on his chair and put that on. It was two sizes too large for her, but that only helped now. As it was easier to hide her face. And to finish it off she took off her bandana, as she had to admit that her colour choice was easy to spot. However as soon as they were outside, a group of marines came storming their way. And the woman also noticed Octavius getting ready to run once again. This was getting quite tiresome now, so Ceres also tapped him on his shoulder.
"You know, I could probably easily flush those marines away so we can just run to the harbour. Or would you rather spend another half hour running around the place, giving them more time to mobilize even more troops? Trust me, I've estimated their numbers in the weeks that I've been here, this hadn't even been half of what they can send our way."
The crew and their captain discussed about a boat in the harbour. And then it was offered to her. But that wouldn't be enough for what she was planning. "I don't think you were paying attention. It's not about just getting any boat. I want to go to the grand line. There are untold treasures and adventures to be found there, far greater than in this dull sea." Ceres started, sounding a bit amused by their cute idea's of what her plans were. "I need a decent ship that can be manned by a crew of 5 or so strong sailors. Like a Caravel." It was the ship she had been a pirate on before. Her knowledge of the types of ships wasn't exactly up to par, otherwise. "The grand line? You're crazy, girl. Most pirates entering that sea are dead within a week!" One of the crew spoke with a slight chuckle. Ceres ignored him though. Weak-willed pirates like him didn't know what truly following your dream meant. She didn't either, yet. But she was determined to find out at least!
The group started to move soon after. Apparently it was time to go. Ceres grabbed the coat the man she killed had left hanging on his chair and put that on. It was two sizes too large for her, but that only helped now. As it was easier to hide her face. And to finish it off she took off her bandana, as she had to admit that her colour choice was easy to spot. However as soon as they were outside, a group of marines came storming their way. And the woman also noticed Octavius getting ready to run once again. This was getting quite tiresome now, so Ceres also tapped him on his shoulder.
"You know, I could probably easily flush those marines away so we can just run to the harbour. Or would you rather spend another half hour running around the place, giving them more time to mobilize even more troops? Trust me, I've estimated their numbers in the weeks that I've been here, this hadn't even been half of what they can send our way."
Not saying he needs to be psychotic, or that people need to be murdered. Heck, turn into a giant wolf and run there, knocking anyone in your path over. No one dead, you got there faster. :P The idea was kind of like the 'good guy' type of pirate. As in, fighting marines is fine, they're enemies after all. Other pirates too, if need be. And hey, who wouldn't steal to *ahem* "afford something to eat." But keep civilians friendly so the whole town doesn't cast you out the moment you arrive. Something like that. I guess it's hard to explain...sorry. ^^;; A more gritty, realistic pirate rp is fine too, since it's with you. But still, there's superpowers for a reason. :)
But what's the fun of superpowers if you don't -really- use them? xD
So ah...you do remember that the idea was that they would -both- be strong enough to wipe out a dozen marines or so with ease right? ^^;; I mean, why is he being so sneaky when just forcing their way through would probably be 10 times faster, and probably easier too. :P
No she wants "a" boat. Not "her" boat. :P She does want to be a captain some day but that's more a means to an end rather than her goal.
I gave you a very....VERY obvious hint in my post. >.> I mean come on, why hasn't he asked her to join him yet? xD Who cares about superstition about women on board when she could become his most powerful ally in the future? (After her having more experience with her power and training and such.)
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