Serious: The Steel Village's Water 7 Vacation-No Fight Thread(Open to the Steel Village crew and any allies)

((OCC: This is a no fight thread, so don't create any npc's to fight with. The only fighting allowed in the thread is training so some light sparing is acceptable as form a training. Let the drama, friendships, and romance flourish in this vacation thread. Now above all remember to have fun!))

With the signature samurai skull flag flying high over the once Marine owned island prison camp, the Steel Village sets out. The sails out fully and a strong hind wind pushing them along the Steel Village crew is comfortably sailing along in their many ships and divisions. The sky was sunny,the ocean a beautiful blue and strong cool salty breeze made the day seem more than perfect. Even the ocean tides seemed to be on the crews side, it pushed them along farther and faster. With the mixture of them warm sun and cool ocean the temperature stayed in the high 70's for the most part of the day, the clouds were scattered and white showing no signs of a storm.

Walking out of the his cabin Iken reached his hand up to his forehead and wiped his brow of the minuet amount of sweat that rested upon it. The heat combined with his jacket was just a little to uncomfortable so with his free hand Iken pulled of his captains jacket and hung it on a hanger. With his jacket off his crew were able to see the straps on his back and shoulders that were connected to his sheaths that contained his precious weapons. Looking at the hangers on the wall just inside he cabin Iken could see another of his captains jackets. This one was black with golden flames at the bottom, it was the first jacket his tailor Renko made him. Iken cherished the jacket from his nakama more than most would, he appreciated anything his family did for him.

As the young man stood there thinking about his nakama, something dawned on him. His crew had grown so fast, that none of them really knew each other vary well. Iken knew each member of his crew fairly well, but they didn't know each other, this fact saddened the captain. In that moment Iken decided on something, he decided that his crew would take a month off and relax. The decision was easy and timely also, they were going to Water 7 to have a new and bigger ship built. In the time it took to have the ship built it would be perfect for his crew to develop relationships with each other. A grin spread across his face as the thought of his crew becoming a big family that loved all whole they called nakama.

As the many ships of the many divisions of the Steel Village crew sailed along the ocean, Iken sensed something strange. He could smell something, it was someone familiar he had known long ago. However it had been so long ago Iken couldn't remember exactly who it was. All the captain knew was that whoever it was, was from the old Steel Village. Running up to the railing of the Village of Steel ship, Iken looked over to see a man floating on a small broken ship. The man looked to be in bad shape, it seemed he had been in hard fought battle that he lost. Iken was surprised to see the man still breathing with the severity of his wounds.

"We need a doctor, NOW!" Iken ordered leaping down to the wooden planks below. "Hey, are you okay? What's your name?" asked Iken as he picked the man out of the water.

The man was in a haze how did I get here? where is here? his questions rang out in his head like a schoolbell. The last thing he remembered was being pummeled by a marine and escaping onto a raft. But this was no raft, this was a giant fucking ship, how had he gotten here, no idea. Where was here, clueless still. Now a man was looking over him, asking him questions. The man seemed familiar, a long lost friend, maybe? No, his only friends were in his clan and... the man decided to awnser the other mans questions "Drake" he said in a weak but firm tone "Drake Namikaze"

goru was walking around his room, floating the slime orb around with him when he heard the cry for a doctor. immediately he ran outside and onto the deck. looking around he spotted the captain next to a man that was severely injured. dozens of questions came to mind but goru ignored them and ran over too the two. coating his arm in slime he quickly told the man "listen my names goru, and im going to try and help you with those wounds." not waisting any time goru went to work on the worst looking cut on the mans arm and placed the slime covered hand on it. next he started to heat up the slime, cuasing the cut to start healing.

< Sosutei wakes up three days after the huge fight on his boat > Wow that was a great triumph for steel village. I wonder what will happen next. I should keep recruiting for the new division. " Hey Dawn where should we go next" - Sosutei < smiles >

Kenjiro sat in the crows nest listening to the gentle waves and feeling the rhythm the ocean gave swaying back and forth side to side up and down. He was almost asleep...Almost being the keyword. One slightly strong wave and he fell out of the crows nest. Hitting the deck rather hard he sighed as he got up and dusted him self off. "Well no use in trying to nap now." he thought as he saw Iken drag some one on board. Sighing he spoke to Iken "Can I please for once have my eye closed for twenty minutes with out you dragging a new person on board?" he asked.

As Iken listened to the man his face lit up, like a large Christmas tree decorated with many lights. This was something rather unexpected for Iken, the man claimed to be a Namikaze, and according to Iken's super smell it seemed like it was true. As Iken leaned over the man a flash back of a small kid named Drake flashed through his mind. At that moment I knew that the man on his ship was a nakama for the Steel. For a moment, Iken was so taken back he literally had to lean back to take it all in. Putting his hand on the mans back Iken was about to speak before being interrupted by Kenjiro's comment.

Looking towards Kenjiro who had just fallen out of the crows nest because he was napping, Iken gave the man a slight glare. After a moment of glaring at Kenjiro Iken rolled his eyes chalking it up to it being the normal rash Kenjiro. Iken returned his view to the man on the ground laying there, he must have been thirsty. Pulling a canteen out of his back pocket Iken held it up to Drakes face. He then held his arm under Drakes neck holding him up so he could drink.

"Come on brother drink, us who are from the village defended by the steel need to help each other out. We're becoming a rare breed these days it seems." Iken said calmly.

Muso began sniffing around the ship, he seemed to be looking for something or someone. He walked up onto the deck and looked at the current situation and the new comer. He smelled similar to Iken, in Muso's mind that meant they were of or close to the same litter. The large wolf didn't like the heat and the servants had to refill his water bowl constantly. With him drinking so much water his bladder was getting fuller and fuller. He thought about peeing over the side of the rail, but was attracted to something else. It just seemed right to pee on since it was something he wanted to own, Muso walked over to the figure and lifted his leg. A second later strong smelling and deep yellow urine was being sprayed all over Sangjo's right leg, it run down onto and into his shoe.

"Wruf Ruff!!!" Muso barked as he looked up at Sangjo.

"We who..." could it be? no, not a chance, they were all dead... all except him. Although he had not been there when the village was raided, he was sure he was the only one. Could it be true though? of course, he seemed to have the strengh to be one, a strong one at that. The he remembered, a boy a few years older than him that he saw regularly while training...what was his name? Iken, that was it. The a wolf heading for him. He tryed to move back but he was to hurt to move a muscle, but, to his releif, the dog only peed on a man on the ship...the ship "are you...a pirate?" asked drake

Holy stood over his steel Forge he brought aboard ship when he first joined up with the crew. The 10 ft tall half giant focused his devil fruit powers into molding bullets. Hammering for good measure he used a pair of steel thongs to dip them into a barrel of water too cool down. Sure it was tedious work but Holy didnt mind it was for the Steel Village after all. After crafting around 5000 steel bullets, Holy moved onto Steel weaponry as sweat dripped from Holys pours he smiled at his mini armory he had created.

Heading to the Kitchen Holy need to quench his thirst. Looking around for Becky there cook. Holy called out
"Hey Becky are you there!? I hope you dont mind but im going to grab some beer?"
Waiting for three to five seconds Holy grabbed a hug steel mug and poured himself a nice big mug of beer with a nice top on it. Downing it in once go Holy sighed in relief.
"Whoooo Im going to live to fight another day after all!"
Looking around the kitchen Holy hoped to find Becky.

Takumi was standing on one of the docks of his father’s shipwright dock. It was still early in the morning, so nobody was there yet. This was it; the day he would set out for adventure. He had left a note at his house where his parents would find it. They wouldn’t like it but he hoped they would understand. He just hoped they wouldn’t take any drastic measures to get him back. His father was very wealthy, so he would easily be able to hire men to come and retrieve him. But even if he would, it would be a waste of time. A couple of hired guns weren’t going to stop Takumi from going on an adventure.

Takumi had prepared everything for the journey; a waterproof bag with plenty of Beli and food for a couple of days, even though he’d probably reach his destination sooner. He was headed for Water 7. Even though Water 7 was in the Grand Line, that didn’t scare Takumi. He was more than able to defend himself and even if a situation would arise he would be incapable of handling on his own he could still flee at a speed nobody could keep up with. He would use that same speed to get to Water 7. By swimming.

He took one last, brief look over his shoulder, fastened his bag around his shoulder and plunged into the ocean. He took a few moments to enjoy the pleasantly cool water before diving underwater. He dove far enough so he wouldn’t accidentally crash into the hull of a passing by ship and then positioned himself for takeoff. ”Kamisori!” And then he was off, heading towards his destination at a blinding speed.

Sangjo was sleeping upon the deck of the steel ship. He laid against the wall with his back, and his arms crossed. His head rested safely against the wood as he stood up. In his dream he was in fishman island resting in a hot spring with several mermaids. Sangjo began the smile in his sleep "Ohh ladies there is no need to fight. There is enough of me to go around. Ahh ha oh yeah mermiads can hold their breath for a long time!!!" Then Muso began peeing on his leg. Sangjo awoke to feel the hot urine dripping from his leg to his shoe. "What the hell!!! You mangy mutt...you peed on my leg" Sangjo eyes were full rage as he tried to shake the urine off of his leg. He wanted to send a high pitch yell that would torture Muso.

Sangjo stared at Muso "Iken should have tiolet trained you before he brought you here on the ship. I'm not a fire hydrant." Then the wolf just barked at Sangjo. He couldn't stay angry at the wolf despite that he was a beast he was nakama now. "Ok ok just don't pee on my leg again. Next time I'll Kenjiro handle you, and he is not so forgiving as I am. He will probably have you fixed. Snip Snip"

youri was sleeping in his room but he woke up.
as a youri woke up pain shot in his head and a small ouch came out of his mouth.
''finally a vacation...i need to stop with those all nighters its not good for my health..*yawn*''
as he walked threw the cabin of the ship he wondered where his fellow division mates where.
''hmmhe....i need some drink.it is finally vacation and i don't even know a way to spend it..maybe one of my division fellas can help me spend some time''
he said while walking up deck to see who is awake.

Kiba was up on the crow's nest of his divisions ship. The last battle was though and he needed a little rest. Unfortunately, Kiba's division was kind of a secret even among the Steel Village Pirates so his socializing options were limited to his crew alone. After sniffing the air a bit and examining a few details in a weather map he reached the conclusion that the nice weather will last for at least a day, a perfect day. Kiba than noticed Youri heading up to deck. "How's it going Youri-san?" Kiba said. He wasn't wearing his cloak at the moment, Zurui needed to rest as well and the invisible chameleon was now asleep, stuck to the cabin's ceiling.

((OOC: How can the fifth division remain a secret if their ship is sailing along with the other ships anyway?))

''ok...it only bothers me that (other then the commanders and people from elite steel) they think this is a storage ship...still..a vacation..what to do...''
he said while looking somehow disappointed.
''don't worry avout talking to other steel members,just pretend to be someone else...but you can be honest against commanders and elite steel..''
he then turned around and looked at the other ships while thinking: hmmm..to which one should i go.

It only took Takumi a short while to reach Water 7, since it's location on the Grand Line was relatively close to his home island. Takumi launched himself onto the roof of one of the buildings on one of the docks, out of the sight of anything but the ocean. Takumi packed his wet clothes and put his white jacket and other good clothes on. Takumi decided that this roof would be as suitable as anywhere else to have a breakfast. He was well out of sight anyway.

(OOC: How far are the Steel Village Pirates from Water 7 exactly and isn't the CP9's presence at Water 7 going to be a problem?)

" Aaaah nevermind. I got an idea we should go to Scrap Island. It is full of weapon smiths and shipwrights. The city next to it homes The Galley-La company." < Sosutei looks ahead at the ocean > " Well we ared gonna have to turn 60 degrees east. Time to set the sails and I will man the rigg." As a child I once knew a fellow in the galley-la . He wasn't that much older than me. < while sailing they get stopped by the navy >

" Um we believe this is a steel village flag, but why are threr only two crew members?" - Navy Officer

" Sorry the flag is up by accident" - Sosutei

"Okay. Well then change it good day." - Officer < they sail off >

Balthazar sits silently in the ship. He still reading the bible that he always held in his hand. He hears the other crew members chatter and curious about it. "Vacation? It's a good idea i guess. We've been fighting non stop, a little relaxed time is great."
Then Balthazar continued to read in his bible, while muttering something. "Hope no one will commit one of deadly seven sins while on vacation... Lust can be troublesome."

As Derecto heard that they are going for a vacation he was happy but he also knew that he needs to make some rumble balls and medicine.

Unlike the other members of the crew, Maletrix had not been sailing on one of the boats. Instead, he was diving across the place. He could not enjoy something more than swimming and diving after all. He thought that he could have the chance to eat a Devil Fruit one day, so swimming as much as he could would be a great idea.

The fishman was at a good spot and he could see anyone who happened to come. Seeing the marine ship stopping one of the Steel Village ships, he thought that the crew might be in danger. However, before he could get out to see what was happening the marine ship left... And so he decided to keep going with his diving

[Introduction Box]
Name: Maletrix Steller
Occupation: Fishman Division Steel Commander

Kiba was sitting for a while and than released a deep sigh. He was bored. Than, an idea popped into his head. "Say Youri, how 'bout a little spying contest to keep our skills sharp? Whoever manages to spy on Iken a longer time wins, whaddaya say?"

a little smile entered youri's face.
''now you are talking hehehehe...but why only iken?the one who gathers the most secrets about other crew members win,lets go!''
he said while running of to other ships.
(i suggests we spy on not only iken)

(Agreed)

Kiba whistled to Zurui. Sounds of the chameleon going up and encasing Kiba could be heard and Kiba became invisible. 'The best place to start spying is in ships who are very busy.' Kiba thought. He turned to look for busy crew mates. He used Geppo to silently jump between the ships, still invisible.

Drakes question was answered for him. Multiple ships, lots of people he had seen on wanted poster, yep, this was it. But how did he get on the raft anyway?
flashbackDrake stood a injured mess with his sword set in an attack position. Across from his was a marine, not just any marine, a rear admiral. He was weaker than the marine, by a significant amount, but from what he heard, this man was one of the most powerful in his class.
"giving up already?" asked the Marine, smirking
"You wish, Marine bastard!" Replied Drake, charging the man with his sword. The man just smirked and blocked the blow with his saber. Damn he thought this guy...this guy his strong his though could not be completed, however, because of the bullet like wound appearing in the mans stomach. It was the marine, using shigan. Drake was beaten enough, he couldnt fight back any longer, he dragged himself at a decent speed to the docks. The marine, being a large, body builder type man, could not keep up. Drake dragged himself to a smaller raft, untied the rope keeping it in place, and slipped away from reality as he floated to sea.End Flashback
Drake sighed, drinking the water the man had given him and propped himself up on on the side of the deck and watched all that was happening.

Thor woke up from his sleep, and walked out onto the deck, rubbing his eyes. He had recovered from his leg injuries from the battle before. But theyu still hurt some. Walking on the deck he saw Iken next to a man with olive green hair and insane injuries, he walked up to Iken "Iken-sama, who is that?" asked thor inquisitively.

" Time to go to Scarp Island!" - Sosutei < they sail there away from the others and Dawn protects the ship as Sosutei comes back with a very muscular man. > " I see you like using spears" < all of a sudden the spear turned into a hawk that rested on the man's shoulder >

" It is a special one." - Lion " Thank you for letting me join this crew and why let me be captain"

"I have heard the stories of your great power. You know I ate the Shine Shine Devil Fruit like your spear here."- Sosutei

" Hello Dawn, Sosutei told me about you a living weapon, quite excelent." - Lion " I am Lion D. your new captain of this division. Now lets set sail for the real captain. I would like to meet him." < they sail back to the other ships and Lion enters the main Steel ship >

Alicia stormed out of one of the kitchens, livid. She looked around, and then took a deep breath. She suddenly yelled, "Who took the salmon???" At the top of her lungs. She had been planning on cooking that stuff for the Duke, and now it was gone! Someone must've taken it to get it salted or ate it themselves or some crap like that. "Seriously, step forward, or there'll be a witch-hunt all up in here." Wow, she couldn't believe that she just said that.

With Goru taking care of Drake, Iken could relax knowing he was in some of the best healing hands in the world. As his worry was lifted from Drake, Iken's mind was able to wonder about for subject to subject. His crew wasn't even at the island, but they were already acting like the vacation had started. They were having fun despite it being like any other day, nothing but the fact they were getting a vacation soon. Muso and Sangjo seemed to be interacting, Iken chuckled as Muso whimpered to Sangjo's snip snip comment. He could sense Youri and Kiba out and about together, apparently both made a B-line towards Iken. Holy was looking for Becky, albeit, he was looking for nothing more than food.

All of the sudden a large bang was heard as Alice slammed the kitchen door open and yelled about some salmon. A wide grin spread across the face of the Steel Villages captain's face. It then was turned into a small, but bright chuckle. Standing back up Iken looked at Alice then at everyone in the crew looking for the culprit of the missing salmon.

"Well Alice I don't know who ate the fish, but there should be more in the second division ships fridge." Iken said with a small grin.

Before anyone knew it they Steel Village had arrived at Water 7, the legendary city where the Oro Jackson was built. Iken and the Steel Village had came to the city for that exact same reason. He needed a bigger and more powerful ship, a ship that would even compete with the ships of even a Yonkou. The Steel Village was growing stronger and stronger with each new member it obtained. With each new member they also needed more room for them all to live happily. With the anchors of the Steel division ships set, the Steel Village had finally arrived at Water 7 home of Galley La.