Do You Have What it Takes to be a Midnight Marauder?

"Im not bothering you..." and with those words Sonama grabbed the fist of his opponent and flung him over his shoulder. "He is bothering me.." Sonama stopped to think for a second.... "whats your crew called and whats your goal?" Sonama said as he thought about his own crew and how much of a failure it was, maybe it was time to just give up and join someone elses

Grinning impishly, she found a glimmer of hope in her mission. Walking a bit closer towards the gentleman she paused, trying to think of how to word it correctly. Everyone on the Ethereal... and in the entire fleet as well-- had their own special dream. That was something she respected in all of her crewmates and nakama. Slowly, a smile crept onto her lips as the words came to her.

"We are the Yoruyonaka Kaizoukudan-- Midnight Marauders if you will." she said confidently, "Our goal is to sail through these waters as free men and women, and obtaining our own innermost desires with the help of our nakama." Her words were true as they came straight from her heart. That was poppa's original aim..., she thought with a glimmer of nostalgia in her eyes.

Ashido was screaming through the air swinging his fist towards Sonoma, ''huh' hearing Ana's outburst this swearved his attention but still he was sailing through the air towards sonoma. This was met however with sonoma grabing Ashido's fist and throwing him over his shoulder, Ashido hit the bar and fell behind it. ugh, lucky shot thought ashido lyeing on the ground while the bar man he nearly flew into was cowering at the far end of the bar. Ashido's head bobed up behind the bar when Ana started shouted “Oi! None of that!” she seems angry Ashido jumped to his feet ''Ana-Chan your so cute when your angry'' falling right for her again.

After hearing wat Ana had to say, Ashido thinking while rubing his chin so..she wants to recruit me on her ship.. then a thought struck him so she wants ME to sail with her in a boat together on the romantic sea acting like an idiot in love again Ashido screamed out ''YES ANA-CHAN, SAILING TOGETHER ACROSS THE BEAUTIFUL SEA IN A BOAT OF LOVE'' shouted ashido agreeing to follow Ana without asking questions, without properly thinking and surely would definetly regret it but hes a sucker for pretty girls.

Ashido heard also wat Ana had to say, her speech was impressive, she sold it like a masters salesman. But it would take alot more for Ashido to start buying, but for now he will stick around and see how his chances will play with Ana.

Sonama smirked "Well.....ill have to sell my ship but why not...sailing alone is hard..." Sonama had made up his mind, The burning blades died with his father this would be a fresh start a, clean slate. "My name is Sonama...might i have the name of my captain and crew mates?" Sonama was happy to finally not be alone in the world anymore but at the same time a bit nervous could he deal with ashido.

Smiling triumphantly, Oceana felt a great burden lifted from her shoulders. Although Ashido was coming for the wrong reason in her mind, it was better than not having him come. After their last big battle, the Ethereal had lost many of her crewmen. It would be too long before Ana could meet with the rest of the fleet and swap members as well. Placing a hand on a shoulder of either gentlemen, Ana looked over them both one more time.

"I, Captain Oceana Skye Edwards hereby accept you both as members of my pirate fleet." she said formally before hooking her arm through either of theirs and leading them out of the bar. "As for your ship Sonoma, don't worry about selling her, well take her in tow and see if any of the crew in our fleet need her."

With a big stupid love struck smile on his face Ashido was just following everything Ana was saying and not paying much attention to anything else, this even got worse when Ana touch his shoulder, standing in a silly love struck pose. Hearing what Ana had to say and then snapping out of his wee trance to noticed sonama was there too and Ashido wasnt too happy about that, he had his own little idea that it was going to be just himself and ana. Upset, Ashido had his own bit to say ''you got me'' said ashido grining while pointing to himself with his thumb ''why need this guy?'' said ashido smile gone and looking disapprovingly at sonoma.

EDIT: ((sorry about the size i just cant think of anything else to put here o_o))

Sonama decided to simply ignore the last comment from ashido and ask something important. "So where we going?" He couldn't believe he had signed on with a crew without asking that oh so important question yet. "and who are my other crew members?"

((it's okay Sonoma, I'll forgive you... for now >:3 MWAHAHAHAHA!!!!))

Ignoring Ashido's question as well, she steered the two men towards the docks. Right then, the Ethereal came into view. If anyone was proud to be a pirate, they definitely were. The large galleon was carved of stark white wood that seemed to glow in moonlight and dazzled the eyes of onlookers in the daylight. A beautiful angel figurehead was prominently displayed on the forepeak of the ship. Dark navy sails and the jolly roger brought eyes heavenward and on. Her father and the original crew didn't leave any detail unnoticed.

"This, is my baby, the Ethereal. She'll be your most important crewmate." Oceana said proudly, "I'll take you to meet the others right now. Ashido already met my first mate Nova, but I think I'll give you both proper introductions."

((XD lol dont worry about it man happens to me some times as well just type whatever about anything and everthing that pops into ur head ))

The company's destination was heading towards the docks, along the way Ashido was getting the impression that he was being ignored. When arriveing at the dock and standing, gazeing at a large galleon sea ship ''huh, big ship'' said Ashido unimpressed as he looked around the dock for anything else remotely interesting. Unknown to him at the time as that would be their sailing ship.

Hearing Ana then claim that this ship was her's, Ashido feeling a bit stupid for that comment earlyer tried to make it up now in his love struck state ''Ana-chan this ship is magnificent..'' he when down on his knee, bowed his head and from his jack produced a rose for her ''but not as magnificent as urself'' said ashido romanticly with a tinkle in his smile.

Well ashido doesnt normaly walk around with roses in his jacket and hell wouldnt really go out of his way to buy roses but while walking down to the docks ashido stroaked some roses while walking past a garden patch. Plucked a few just incase of these moments were he would try and sweep Ana her of her feet.

(( thanks guys :p))

Sonama stared at the ship. It truly was magnificent and it seemed to have an almost magical feel to it. "very nice..." He then looked at Ashido and just shook his head, already he was getting used to this guy....Was that even a good thing?

Ranyx went out of his store, dusting off his ungloved hand. He'd been running the store for, what was it, fifteen years now? It was enjoyable, but he was getting kinda sick of it. He had a store manager helping him, so he decided to concede to building to the manager. He went down to the port. In all the years he'd lived, he had always loved the ocean. When he arrived, he saw a woman and two men standing by a pirate ship. Without the slightest hint of fear. Either really gutsy, or pirates themselves. He walked up to the woman. She had the aura of someone in charge. "Hello, ma'am, are you the captain of this fine vessel? If so, may I join your crew?"

Blushing a little, Ana took the rose from Ashido and stammered a thank you. He'd got her on that little stunt. Normally she was confident in just about everything she did. Then the small fantasy ended when she reminded herself it was probably insincere and used on about every woman that man had ever met. Just as she was about to lead the two men aboard for the grand tour, a tall, rugged looking young man approached them boldly. When she heard his question, her jaw nearly dropped.

"Erm... well, I was just about to give these two a tour of the ship but--" she paused and flashed him a grin, "You can come along as well and tell me all about yourself."

((Sorry it took me so long. V and Sonama, you're invited to join in too.))

"Okay, that sounds nice," Ranyx replied. "I'm Ranyx. I haven't been on a ship in... about twenty years. Oh well. I still remember everything." He folded his arms. "I'm pretty skilled in many things. Such as combat. But that was a while ago. And what is your name, ma'am? As well as the names of these two?" He looked at the two other members. One had blonde hair and striking blue eyes. His body was nicely toned. The other had black hair and sunglasses. He was very casual. It was unfortunate that he had fallen for the captain. "I need something new to do."

((Um, zoros_babe? Your turn!))

(I guess Ashido and Sonoma won't be joining us then? Perhaps I'll wait a smidgen longer...)

((Okay. And Merry Christmas!))

((alot of personal stuff has come up, really sorry but merry Christmas everyone =) ))

((All you gots to do is acknowledge Ranyx is there.))

Sonama looked up in surprise. A random stranger doesn't ask to join a crew very often, much less three in one day. It seemed this woman was quite popular. "My names Sonama." He said with a curious expression on his face. At this rate they would have a full crew in only a day or two.

"Well hello to you, Sonama," Ranyx said happily. "Now, if only I can learn Romeo's name." He gestured at the boy who had given Ana the rose.

(Well, I'm not waiting for Ashido anymore!)
Oceana gave Ashido a sideways glance and smiled, nudging his shoulder playfully, "This one's name is Ashido." she said for him. "Well gents, onto the Ethereal we go. It's time you met my family." As she steered them up the gangplank onto the deck, a blur of tattered clothes and shaggy black hair came at her and flung himself around her waist. Blinking in surprise, she tried to pull the cabin boy off of her waist.

"H-hani? What're you--" she started, but then her question was soon answered.

"Blast it boy! If I catch you stealing food from my kitchen one more time I'll have your guts for garters!" her older brother Phinneas shouted. Rolling her eyes, she wrenched free of the frightened boy's grip and grabbed Phinneas's arm gently.

"Now, now Phinneas, I'm sure he's sorry and he'll return the food." she said giving Hani the evil eye, "Anyways, we have guests dear brother. New recruits." she said, gesturing to the three gentlemen in front of them. Phinneas grunted an acknowledgment and turned for the galley.

"Just make sure they don't cause any trouble Ana." he said gruffly.

"Oh, Ashido? Interesting. Having any luck? You know what I mean," Ranyx said jokingly. Ranyx followed his captain on board. Hm. Long time since he had used that word. Maybe... a hundred years? He wasn't sure. At this point, they all bled together, like wet paint.
After a cabin boy leapt on Ana, she introduced them to her brother. "Oh, your name is Phinneas? Would you like help making dinner? It's about that time, right? I'll help you." He cracked his knuckles. "Haven't cooked for a while, but I remember everything."

Sonama looked around. "Nice ship seems aged but well cared for" he said as he continued to look around completely ignoring the indecent with Phineas. He tried to stay with the group but could help but stay a bit behind to take in the detail, he was happy ashido has shut it for a bit though

[A ship would soon pull into port. The ship was average in size, and bore a pirate flag that displayed a laughing skull sitting between two halves of a broken heart design. the ship appeard to be completely empty, with the exception of the man at the helm of the ship. The man had medium length black hair, with red eyes, and wore black boots, black pants, and a black trnchcoat left open to show a bear chest. the man jumped right off the ship onto the dock, thrust his hands into his pockets, and walked torward the village, muttering to himself]

"Man...Small place..Oh well, I might be able to find SOMEONE..."

"Oh, I forgot extra clothing!" Ranyx said, snapping his fingers. He leapt off the ship, aiming precisely for the pier, and landing perfectly on the pier. He bounced right back up and began leisurely walking to his store/house. He hoped the new owner hadn't destroyed anything. He passed by a man with black hair, just disembarking a ship. Ranyx waved cheerfully to him, and continued on his way. Nice looking, and... Ranyx shook his head, dislodging the forming thoughts. He needed to get his stuff.