Pulling back from the memories, Orion to a moment to collect himself. A strange sensation was on his lap. C.C. was curled up like a cat between his legs. Considering Orion had the soles of his feet togethor, she had a lot of room.
System: Medium Pull.. target found... D.C. Comics Robin.. Ling Codename Lynx.. Companion has entered a bragin with Operator.. ... Companion has agreed to follow.
*Woom!* A woman walked out in a slow pace. Her body restoring to a healthy level do to the System. Her arm slowly restored with the help of a cast by Orion. She gave him a nod and sat done to get her bearings. Orion spotted Vega and Spike giving her a once over before contiuning to spar.
"Do you like cats?" Orion asked trying to check something out. She nodded and went back to sleep. She fed on the mana that he brought in naturally. "Heh, alright." Checking on everything, he focused back on the memories. 'I wonder about the rest of things.'
Vega had started sparring with Spike more intensly. The two were pretty well matched. Vega having insane speed and flexibility. Spike counterattack and had tenacity putting on the pressure. Julia, despite herself, couldn't help watching the two fight all out. A very not so innocent look on her face. Yun Yun appreciating the martial aspect before returning to her cultivation.
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Memory-
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Orion had moved to the island with the screw patrolling waters for a bit. His disposition was peaceful. The stop was a high risk one for to many reasons. But, it could shed light on a lot of things.
"Survivors of Oykot kingdom... hello." Orion said to them. "Former Captain Bellmere what nonsense is this? You look like shit. And worse you could be so much more. As well as give these girls a better life."
"Tch, you already know about my other daughter.. that is disappointing." Bellmere looked at Orion with a deep intensity. A bit of hatred as well. "Why are you here Captain?"
"For you and your daughters. You had such a promising career. You can have it again. Your daughters as well having a better life." Orion picked up an orange off the ground. Placing to his mouth, he gave it a sniff. "Sniff, sniff, how nice. May I purchase some?"
"Umm sure." Nojiko ran up to him. The innocence of a child on her face. But a sale could help out greatly. "How many?"
"How many to help you child?"
"About 12 crates or so."
"Then 24 crates it is. Please take your time." Orion smiled at her and watched as she went to work. He looked up and stared at Bellmere. "I want you to join my crew. You and your daughters. You can say no if you like."
"I say no!"
"Very well." Orion looked up at the sky. It was very peaceful on the island currently. "Hmm, that is disappointing. Do not get killed in the coming days." A few minutes passed in silence as Nojiko finished up. "Hardworking child you are. Thank you. Here is your payment and goodbye." Orion picked the crates up all togethor and turned to walk away.
"Wait, that is it?" Bellmere asked as she saw he was really leaving. "You are not gonna try anything else to convince me?"
"No. I asked, you said no. You will die in the coming days due to your own foolishness. A pity however since these girls deserve better. You should have never stopped training. Ever!" Orion said over his shoulder and kept walking.
"Bellmere .. is he right? Are you going to die?" Nojiko asked scared. She stared at her adoptive mother and saw she just stared at the departing figure. Turning, she finally saw the cape and the words on it. "Dark Judgement? What's that mean?"
"I.. I dont know. We will wait for your sister then eat."
"Not bad oranges here, not bad at all. Such a shame." Orion returned to the hotel where the others were staying. Slightly disappointed about striking out twice. 'But, oh well.'
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"How is everyone doing?" The innkeeper asked. Seeing the plain dressed people, he was quite happy for the visit. As well as the patronage from them.
"Good. Not bad grub here." Zoro said.
"Mihawk eat up already," Orion said to the brooding man. "You get to fight the worst people in the World soon. That should be a cause for celebration. Count down the days. Not much longer."
"Haa, yeah. Cant believe he beat me. Worse he was holding back to keep from killing me." He thought over someone he ran into in the past. A User that fought him with strange powers. "That man.. no. That thing is a killer." Mihawk just looked at the food for a bit. "To get stronger what would I do?"
"Teacher eat up. The food is good." Zoro said. He took just enough time before stuffing another grilled steak in his mouth. "So good!"
"Yeah, I should." Mihawk started eating as well. "Not bad, not bad at all."
*Chk!* The door opens as a Fishman entered. Everyone stared as he was the only oddball out in the room. He walked over and sat at a table. A few more entering after.
"Where is Kuina?" Orion asked.
"She went with this orange her girl." Zoro said before bites. "Think her name was.."
"Nami?" Orion eyes turned serious as he stood up. Zoro nodded. "Haaa, I will be back." Leaving the table but reaching back to grab a piece of meat before Zoro ate it. "Know not to leave my food near you. Dangerous."
"Keep your guard up Zoro." Mihawk whispered to his student. The boy kept eating but his sword was a little closer his none eating hand. "If they cause a problem, make a move instantly. Be quick and decisive when protecting or stopping your enemy."
"Mmh!" Zoro nodded and kept eating. "This is so good that what was on the ship." A few fishmen started to move about seeing Mihawks sword. Moving to it was a bad idea. Another grabbed at Zoro's. "Oops."
*Bang!* The bottom the sword sheath moved smacking the fishman's hand. He moved back in pain. Before he could say anything Mihawk was taking out the others. A brawl started just easily.
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Stopping a Meaningless Death-
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Kuina had taken out two fishermen but was tired from the tight. She was still a child fighting against adult mutants technically. Arlong stood back impressed with a grin on his face. Thinking of ways to exploit her as well as the others.
"So.. three girls. The tax is pretty high. You have the money Bellmere?" His voice came out sickeningly sweet. As if he was doing them a favor. "I will overlook her having been missed before. ISee, I am a good guy."
"Yes, we have money. A good sale just happened today." Bellmere looked to Nojiko. "Go get it to pay him." The girl didn't move. She shook her head no. "Go ahead. It is ok."
"No, we can buy some real food with that. And you can see a doctor." Nojiko shook her head fiercely. "Eating oranges.. it is not good for you.. Or your teeth.."
"Yeah!" Nami added in. "Why should we have to pay this fish breath?" She stared at Kuina and Arlong for a moment. Kuina gave her a nod as she lifts her swords up again. 'She is so strong.! I will be like that to one day! It will make map making so much easier if I can go for long periods of time.'
"Oh.. not listening eh." Arlong took a few steps forward. Staring Kuina down. 'This brat is probably good for one more move. The boys have gotten sloppy. To beaten by this human.' Another step forward, and Arlong felt a chill. "Hup!" He jumped back just in time. A slash of wind passed by in front.
*Sching!* It cut across about four feet wide. Kuina put both weapons down to support herself. She was spent.
'I wish I had not taken my training swords with me. To exhausting in fights like this. But I haven't learn enough martial arts yet.' Kuina vision started to fade slightly. 'Have to keep this monster back. Teacher.. where are you?'
'Here. You have done well.' Orion thought to her. Kuina felt some energy revitalizes her. She stared at Arlong defiant. 'I can see everything.' Feeling a bit of fatigue, Orion only sped up his walking. With Prime, the will of the World was to much to constantly fight against.
The Fishman took a step back not liking her look. He could beat her, but he would take a little damage. And a few other things were nearby. A Navy patrol group that did not take bribes.
"Oh, hello. You are far from home." Orion said smiling. He gave Arlong a look that bore into the pirate. He didn't stop walking as he moved pass him. "I say, you have trained pretty hard today." He places his hand on Kuina's head.
"Just.. here.. to.. buy some oranges." Arlong made an excuse as he picked up his two lackeys. "They were out .. and we had a little fun with the locals. But it is getting late. Have to get back to my ship."
"Oh, that makes sense." Orion nodded. He didn't feel like draining himself any further. "I saw a few others at the inn. I think they started talking to two of my crew. Don't really know." Arlong took off in haste. The will of the World directing him away.
"Thank you." Nojiko said. She hugged Kuiana who could barely stand from the abrupt tackle. Nami did it as well knocking her over. "You were so cool!"
"Haha, thanks." Kuina blushed. They were a little bit different then her, but she felt their kindness. 'They are like Zolo. Sincere.'
"Why didn't you go and get the money like I told you?" Bellmare asked with her head lowered. A mix of shame and anger in her. Orion had used his Pather power when he left before. Stirring up her instincts and what she use to be. A strong woman and not.. the sorry excuse of what she was now. "You could have been killed. All of you!"
"Better to die fighting what I believe in, then diying like idiot." Kuina said. Her words cut in sharp. "If he would have killed you in front of them,I can only imagine what would have happened to them. Or the village. I heard of you when I was younger. You were a role model to several people."
"I bet the thought popped in your head, you could have pinned him to the ground a blown his head out with a single shot. But fear overtook. Doubt and foolishness." Orion sent the image of what actually happen in the series to here. Since it didn't happen yet, due to changes, it was a little weird. "But, slacking does that to a person."
"Later Nojiko, later Nami, you to are great." Kuina said as Orion lifted her up. "It was.. interesting to meet you Bellmere. I can only hope to see you again."
Orion took a few steps before getting stopped. It was Nojiko that grabbed his coat.
"Wait! I.. want to be like her!" Nojiko said determined. "I want to be able to protect my mom and sister!" Nami let go Bellmere and grabbed her sister. She nodded agreeing. "We.. have to pay her back. She saved us from dying in Oykot!"
"We.. have to return the favor!" Nami nodded. "If she is by herself, she can pay tribute with ease. And afford food and medicine fore herself."
"You can not take my daughters from me!" Bellmere cried fiercly. She had tears coming down her eyes as she stared at orion. "I.. I am their mother! I.. will not let you!" As she broke free from the Will of the World, a strange energy passed out. She hit Orion only with a force of her will. Then collapsed.
"Mom!" The two girls cried running over to her.
'Great, she gets Haki, and I get some damage. Such a good trade off.' Orion grumbled internally. he kept a straight face as he poured a potion in the woman's mouth. It was the las the had available. 'Well, no more recruiting. Prime better hurry up.'