Re: Rotten Apples

[Sweet Dreams]

Eran watched the two men figure out this whole fight was actually caused due to confusing one man actions for the other. She raised an eyebrow and couldn't help but wonder how stupid the marines on this island were.

Before she could point out this fact the sound of a crowd rushing toward them made her turn and pale at the team of marines having found them. Eran was in no shape to keep fighting like she had and even if they ran she was sure the bullets were much faster.

But just as she was sure they were screwed she saw the single crowd member step out to shield them, followed by more as they revealed that the three men had been using their power to extort them all. Seeing their chance to escape the man in blue took off first before Lyceum had even packed up his things. She blinked as he offered her his hand and she couldn't help but smile "And miss out on a possible adventure? Charming and funny" She says as she takes it and they both took off after the man in blue.

Eran wasn't sure how long shed stick around with these two but for the time being, she knew there was safety in numbers, besides how much more trouble would she get in with these two?

[Deviant]

Feeling his hand gripped by Eran who made mention of a fun adventure which could be funny & charming Lyceum could feel his heart beating a little. Might he be on the road to getting lucky? Oh he sure did hope so. Running alongside Eran after the man in the blue waistcoat Lyceum's brain started rushing with thoughts about the perfect time to perform a routine check up specially for Eran. But of course this would mean removing all clothing. The thoughts had started to make Lyceum blush a little, but this was the wrong time to be thinking about something such as this. He had to seize his chance to leave this island whilst it was still in his grasp.

Looking at Eran with a cheeky grin and rosy cheeks Lyceum looked behind him to see that the crowd of citizens and marines had started after them. Gulping a little he thought to himself Just what the hell had those marines told them!? regardless he wasn't going to let them stop him leaving.

As for Wynter he had a big smile on his face and a head full of dreams still left to be fulfilled. Dashing as fast as he could, within a matter of moments he reached the docks and had already picked out one for them. He looked behind to see if they were following to see not just Eran & Lyceum, but a mob of people. Understanding that what he'd just done was technically a crime, he raised his hand and started to heat it up.

Life Return: Body Heat: Flaming Fist

It would take a little while to heat up to the right temperature, but it would be worth it for the boat he was going to steal. Looking back towards the boat he was smiling thinking this would be the start of his journey as a pirate. A nice big strong and powerful ship, him at the helm and people already chasing after him.

It might even be a good idea to ask one of the two people he'd just met if they knew anywhere he could recruit someone, but that would have to wait for now as the ship still wasn't quite his just yet.

Looking back at his hand then the crowd, Wynter could see everything was becoming a very close call.

"C'mon, C'mon stupid hand!" Wynter called out watching his hand begin to turn red through the glove. it had begun smoking and he was pretty sure he'd be ready if he had a few moments to melt through the chain that was tethering this ship to the docks as he didn't have the key.

Hearing the footsteps picking up the pace and the ground shaking Wynter started feeling frustrated till he turned to see Lyceum dripping with sweat barging into him. Knocked from his feet Wynter fell backwards into a small rowing boat with Lyceum and Eran barrelling down on top of him. Wynter clambered as fast as he could to the other end to try and climb out.

Pushing his way out over the bodies of Lyceum and Eran however she'd fallen in Wynter reached up for the rope which upon sheer contact snapped releasing the boat free from the docks.

Flames were seen billowing from the rope still tied to the docks and Wynter found himself looking at a dock filled with people who were all too busy catching their breath.

Looking at the ship beside him quickly sail out of sight Wynter's expression dropped.

This was not the ship he wanted.

Looking back at Lyceum who had picked himself up and was making sure Eran was ok, he looked towards Wynter.

"My bad, but there was a mob after us. What was I supposed to do?"

"It's fine. There'll be other ships."

Pulling a few medical supplies out ready to finally treat Eran's wounds Lyceum spotted something peculiar at the docks and pointed.

"Look"

Turning his head to look Wynter saw something strange too. Something he didn't quite understand, but he was happy not understanding it. Because regardless his journey had finally begun even if it wasn't quite what he had planned.

Standing at the docks were all of the Marines, men, women & children who'd witnessed the aftermath left behind after justice was dealt and what peculiar sight that confused the group was to see each and every one of them not just with a smile on their face, but hands in the air pressed against heads offering them a salute as a farewell on their journey.

END OF THREAD

To Be Continued . . .