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The Jolly Roger

One Shot
2022-09-30

The Story

The day started just like any other as The Aces were aboard the Mad Hatter. Their Captain Heartless concluded a meeting with someone in Labela. The Aces were hired on to find a treasure before anyone else could find it. This was a after they had rescued and freed slaves from an enemy vessel. Among them was an individual by the name of Ryver. Ryver was taken under the Captain wing and was considered to be mute. 

As a part of his initiation to the crew, it was Ryver's job to find the treasure in the water without any assistance. Upon their arrival to the location Ryver jumped into the water while the rest went about their normal day. However, it was determined that Ryver was down there for longer than anticipated. Crewmates Natsuru, Deino Jormun, and Blackjack, dove into the water after him to see where he could be. Meanwhile Temple, Ke'Zhuz Prim, and Leif Lamont, got onto a row boat to check out the nearby island shores. 

While in the water, the three saw ruins of some unknown ancient city. However, there were no signs of Ryver anywhere within the waters. Nor was there any signs of the treasure. The three eventually found themselves under attack by fishmen. 

Meanwhile while on the shore, the others were unable to find much of a trace. What they did find however, were other pirates. These pirates were The Hourglass Pirates and they had stumbled upon their home base. They realized that the pirates were mutated and not the same pirates they have rivaled against before. 

Through a pathway in the water, the other three sought after the fishmen who breached to the surface, meeting up with the others. Everyone regrouped and a fight ensued. They learned via telepathy that Ryver was captive within a hole in the ground. The crew were able to fend off the pirates with ease and were able to rescue Ryver. 

They learned that the treasure was a ploy to lure Captain Heartless and the pirates here so that Widow could reclaim Ryver. It was revealed that Widow was the one in charge of the slave trade vessel they had taken down prior and she was reclaiming the top prize. With their victory, the crew made their way back to the ship where Ryver warned them to not board the main deck. The members snuck along the side of the ship where they were able to witness an interaction between their captain and two masked individuals. 

The individuals warned them that Heartless and his crew were meddling in things that he shouldn't be. They stated that if they were to ever see him or have him involved with their affairs again they would have his head. They disappeared through the portal prompting the others to climb aboard the deck. Once on the deck Temple noticed a jingle bell hanging from Ryver's ear that wasn't there before.