Crowded Areas [Nicholi]

[Shikoba]

The sun shone down on Lougetown. Nothing seemed different. People rushed back and forth, running errands, talking to eachother. However one thing disturbed the people in their daily lifes, A man with wings on his back stood leaned against a wall along one of the main streets. Compared to the people on the street he looked lika a savage. While everyone else was fully clothed he stood there shirtess with nothing but his pants on. His skin was darker than everyone else's and his left arm was covered in tattoos.But it wasn't the mans unusual appearance that turned their heads it was the humongous bird that was sleeping next to him, It's head was sticking out in an odd angle but it didn't seem to bother it. Next to the man a huge gun and a shield were leaned against the wall, maybe 2 feet or so from the man. He stood there with his arms crossed and made it clear that he didn't intend to use them.

Shikoba briefly ignored the crowd that had begun to gather around him, or rather their annoying questions. Most of them were "Are you sure it's not a costume?" or "Do you think those wings are real?". Shikoba hadn't bothered answering them since he cared little for the citizens of this town, He was here in search for people that could help him into the grand line. Something he doubted that the little boy who cautiously poked on the still sleeping Wayra could do but at the same time he could see that this town was filled with life, There ought to be someone strong enough around here. Well, he didn't have any plans how to find that someone but by just standing around he seemed to attract a rather big crowd. If no one interesting enough showed up soon he guessed that he would have to create some ruckus or maybe just jumping onto Wayra's back and fly a little would be enough.

Suddenly a light touch on his leg brought him back to reailty,"Is he even alive?" Heopened his eyes, It was the same boy who had just poked Wayra. He wasn't sure how to react but just opening his eyes seemed to scare the kid. Was he really that odd looking. The buzz of the crowd slowly returned to his ears. Skypiea had been so quiet, the noise of so many people was unfamilliar to him. He had to admit he was feeling uncomfortable with so much people staring at him but what could he do about it? The only idea that popped up in his mind was to go n a murderous rampage but that was a bit to extreme. Well that would certainly give him some more attention, he noted and chuckled. Even considering it wa stupid, He may be a "Savage" but he didn't want to harm anyone just because he felt like it. He sighed and looked up at the sky, this could become a long day.

[colonel]

[shadow=red,left,300]"Judgement Shall Come!"[/shadow]

A tiny raft with a young man appeared on the shore of Lougetown. The young man name was Nicholi. Jumped out of the raft and looked at the town. It had been three years since had been here. Lougetown was more then a town to Nicholi, to him it was his home and the beginning point of his new life with power. With one hand holding his bag and the other in his pocket, he headed towards the toward. He was here for one reason only, to cause some pain. As he past the town's sign, he pulled down his cap, covering his eyes. He didn't want anyone to know that he returned, especially seeing how he was the sole heir to the Kirikazoku family.

It was just like old times. This town hasn't changed abit but he on the other hand, did. He rubbed his peach fuzz and realized, there was no point in bring his god damn bag. He wasn't thinking, which is totally not normal for him. But then he remember why he brought it, it contained a book with a listed of devil fruit in it. He always carried just incased he can across a devil fruit that he had been looking for. Soon his attention was drawn to a crowd who was asking "Are you sure it's not a costume?" or "Do you think those wings are real?"

That was pefect. He didn't see a single marine in sight. He went into a dark corner and dropped his bag. He reached for his dual pistols, Emna Heru and Tenshi Ten then fired a round into the sky. With a evil, dark smile on his face, he spoke. "The name is Nicholi and I'm a pirate." He said in a cold-blooded tone. He was going to start shooting up the place and thanks to the attention of the crowd. Today was just going as plan.

[Shikoba]

Shikoba didn't pay any attention to the man at first, just another spectator but when he began shooting volleys of bullets in the air he was hard to ignore. Shikoba stared at him with a mix of confusions and surprise, he wasn't sure how to react but he remained in his place while the crowd splitted up, running in all directions. The only mmovement he made was to reach for his Burn Bazooka and shield, He needed to have some defence if the man decided to aim for him. In the middle of the chaos a loud panicked "Chooooo" was heard. Wayra had waked up. " Take it easy.. I just want to know what his intentions are." Shikoba said to the terrified Southbird. He could hear Wayra's protests but he didn't fly away. This man didn't seem like the others.

When the man approached him he wasn't sure what to do but he oput on a serious face. "The name is Nicholi and I'm a pirate." Shikoba didn't know why he intrdduced him but he was still curious. "Im Shikoba" He said and returned the smile, It ws clear that the man didn't want to harm him. " I'd hate to ask but why are you running down the streets shooting like crazy?" He asked as his smile widened.

[colonel]

[shadow=red,left,300]"Judgement Shall Come!"[/shadow]

It was just like jackasses to run all over the places. He facepalmed himself. "God...morons!" He said under his breathe. Nicholi watched the peoeple every directions possible. He lowered the gun and just shook his head. This was not what he wanted to helped. He didn't even get to say what he wanted from them. He signed. He pulled Tenshi Ten over his shoulder and shoot one the buildings behind him. He raised Emna Heru to the right and pulled the trigger. The bullet hit a man in the nuts. Nicholi couldn't contain himself any longer. He started laughing. Even though he shoot the man and was laughing, he was starting to abit of the pain. He closed his eyes. He couldn't looked at that man any longer.

The man with wings came up to him and told him his name. Then asked why on earth why Nicholi was shooting like crazy. Nicholi calming replied, "Shikoba, my friend. I'm a pirate and I'm trying to get a bounty on my head. So tell me, who are you?" Without looking, he shoot another round hoping to hit something. And being the great shooter he was, the bullets hit some more building which was just perfect. He reached into his back pocket and pulled out a strange looking bullet that Jack created him. The bullet is a tool that is capable starting a fire.

"So again, who are you and why are you here? Be sure to speak up or else I'll have to give you another hole to breathe out of."

[Shikoba]

Shikoba was a bit conflicted, this man seemed mental, but he needed to get some attention after all and sticking around maybe could get him that. It was clear that he didn't want to rub this man the wrong way, he was the one holding the guns. He heaved up his bazooka on his shoulder and and grabbed his shield.
He wasn't sure what to do right now but he decided that it didn't hurt to talk to the guy. Wayra was still a bit uncertain but when the man once again went into a shooting frenzy he flew up and perched himelf ontop of a nearby roof, he was worried for Shikoba but he didn't want to take part in whatever was going to happen next.

"Im just trying to find my way home, sadly it's a bit far away from here so I'll probably need some help with that." he answered truthfully. The man wanted a bounty, huh? Shikoba knew that a bounty was goping to help his chances of being accepted into a crew and teaming up with thios crazy guy would surely help his reputation to the marines. If he understood this world right they were the ones that tried to stop the pirates and also the ones that set the bounties. " Well, In any case.. I need some attention anyways, so how about I help you out with that?" He said and aimed his bazooka on the building across the street. By this point everyone better had evacuated the block, the bazooka was going to set everything on fire. He wasn't entirely comfortable with killing inocent people, unlike Nicholi but judging by the faraway scream everyone had already fled.

[colonel]

[shadow=red,left,300]"Judgement Shall Come!"[/shadow]

Judging by the man appearance including those wings of his, the man wasn't lying. And if he had to guess, Shikoba is a Skypiea. Nicholi wasn't entire sure, seeing how he only remembers reading about them and seeing old pictures but never has he met one in person. With this new bullet load, he was ready. He looked at the man before him. "I'm sorry your lost but I'm sure your be home in no time." Nicholi said extending his hand for Shikoba to shake it. It was Shikoba's question that made Nicholi warm up to this person. It would appear that he wasn't alone in this mission to gain a reputation. He crossed his arm as he watched Shikoba aim his bazooka at some buildings. He smiled and nodded. This man wasn't just lying, he had the gust to back-up what he said. Instead of just sitting around and watching, he turned to his left and looked at important looking building.

He aimed Emna Heru in the center of the building. Nicholi figured, shooting at the middle would destory not along the top but the base as well. He pulled the trigger releasing, the bullet along with some Busoshoku Haki, increasing the power and speed of bullet. When the bullet collided with building, causing fire to appear from it's bullet shell. The building become to slowly collapse. While he watched the collapse, he heard some feet steps grew closer and closer. If he had to say, it was marines. They was finally coming but seeing how him and Shikoba were nobodies in the eyes of the marines, they was possibly lower ranking marines.

[Shikoba]

Shikoba shook the hand, Happy that he was not in the danger zone anymore. He smiled as he realized that he finally had an excuse to use his bazooka again, it had been a while. Shikoba looked at the man, he had to admit that he actually wasn't that nervous. He nodded to Nicholi and smiled a crooked smile, He was sure they could create quite a mess together.
He aimed the bazooka at the house in front of him and pulled the trigger, a pillar of blue flames was emitted from the barrel of the gun. It only took a few seconds for the house to catch fire. He smoothly swept the flames to the side, engulfing his side of the street in flames. He felt the wave of heat hit him.

Wayra dedcided thathe didn't want to be around anymore, he didn't like his master's plan. He knew that he'd surely would get in trouble for this so the Southbird decded that he would watch the fight in the sky, ready to swoop down whenever Shikoba needed him.

Shikoba saw a shadow fly up in the sky and guessed that was Wayra, he understood that the soutbird didn't want anything to do with this and he wouldn't demand it of him either, Shikoba was fine as he was. He could hear the farawy sound of feet against the pavement. The noise came closer and closer. He realized that he wasn't going to get away with setting a street on fire so that was probably the marines he'd heard of. He'd no idea how they actually looked like so he removed his finger from the trigger, eagerly awaiting the marines. He could see the silhouettes of people running towards them. He could hear them shouting too eachother but the roar of the fire was too loud for him the hear any distinct words.

[colonel]

[shadow=red,left,300]"Judgement Shall Come!"[/shadow]

That weapon of Shikoba, sure did pack a punch. If they was to make a game out of this, Shikoba would win, no doubt about it. But back to the matter at hand, he could feel those marines coming. It would only be a matter of time bfore they reach them. What should he do. Of course, he could leave, letting Shikoba or grabbed Shikoba and run for it but like always, Nicholi chose answer c, none of the above. He was going to stand his ground and kick some marines asses. He walked over to Shikoba while placing his dual pistols within their case. "Yo, I know your having fun but we will be having some company in alittle bit. I suggest we come up with a game plan unless, your one of those idoits who perfers to fight without a game plan. Nicholi said, as he placed one of his hands on Shikoba's shoulder while facing the direction of the marching sound.

With all this damage and some many things on fire, Nicholi had a plan that would make this fight seem like child-play. Plus not only that but along with trashing Lougetown, he is now added messing with some marines on the list. This also counts as good training as well. This perfect training for his Haki and maybe he could get some info out of the marines about some new toys they plan on making. He reached for his Bible and looked at it. He closed his eye s along with the Bible and spoke. "I am the Aphla and Omega!"

[Shikoba]

Shikoba turned around, Just as Nicholi said the silhouettes was coming closer. He rummaged around in his bag for a while until he found what he looked for, an axe dial. He wasn't sure of what weapons they used but he wanted to be on the safe side. The impact Dial could absorb any blunt force while the axe dial was perfect for absorbing the cutting energy from sword, and what was best with it all was that the dials could repel all the energy back at the enemies.

"So, Let's hear your plan then." Shikoba said, not taking his eyes of the enemies for a second. He was a bit weirded out about the bible but he ignored it, the least of his worries was if his partner was religious or not. He was well prepared for close combat but he wasn't sure if using the bazooka anymore would be wise. It was destructive but the last thing he wanted to do was to corner himself with his own flames, but if Nicholi's plan was good he maybe wouldn't even have to use it.

Far above their heds Wayra worriedly cried out, He could hardly see Shikoba anymore. This didn't bode well, he'd seen some people run into the raging inferno, probably to punish Shikoba for setting the town on fire. He wanted to dive down and help them but every fiber in his body said not to, It was dangerous. Conflicted, he cried out again.

[colonel]

[shadow=red,left,300]"Judgement Shall Come!"[/shadow]

Rather interesting. Nicholi said that both of them should create a plan but Shikoba had somehow trusted his life with Nicholi. They had just met and he was willing to trust an complete stranger, rather interesting by far. Nicholi didn't have must time to study this little situation. He grabbed a stick and began wrote and drawing in the ground. "The plan is rather simple. We have the advantage by using the flames and damaged buildings as an wall. If I had to guess, they are only Petty Officers because we aren't well known pirates. Nicholi said using some of his family training. He then looked at the flames. It would seem that it they didn't time everything right, they would be trapped by the flames. He rubbed his chin and then looked at Shikoba's weapon. He figured that it would be perfect for helping the two escape as well as trapping the marines.

"From my understanding and teachings, Petty Officers don't have Devil Fruits but they do have alot of guns. It would be wise to for me and you shoot the two buildings diectly above the marines. That would stopped them for sure." This was indeed an great idea but problem was the way the marines were coming, was the same way that Nicholi came through. He wasn't sure if there was other way to his raft. It is possible that there is another way out or Shikoba could possibly fly the both of them out. Nicholi grabbed his bag and placed it on his back. He pulled out his two pistols and load his aim with more of those special fire bullets. This was quite a mess he had got himself into but like normal, he was perpared for the worst. His eyes faced the direction of the noise, ready to fire at any given moment.

"Shikoba, load that weapon of your's and aim for the top of the building the moment you see a marine. Also, is it possibly that you can carry the both of th use to the west shore? That is where I left my boat." Nicholi said, as he pointed to the building to his right. This attack on Lougetown was just great. He could see the fire was being to rise. Shikoba and him, had to end this little game of tag quickly.

Nicholi's eyes spotted an marine with the range of the two buildings. "FIRE, NOW!" Nicholi shouted at the top of his lungs. He fired one bullet at the building like he planned and the other at the ground which the marines were running on.

[Shikoba]

Shikoba had been raised to trust anyone he fought with, wether it was for a war or something tangible as getting a bounty. He gritted his teeth as he fired a short burst of flames at a building before setting the Bazooka down on the ground.
"From my understanding and teachings, Petty Officers don't have Devil Fruits but they do have alot of guns. It would be wise to for me and you shoot the two buildings diectly above the marines. That would stopped them for sure." Shikoba's smile grew as he heard the plan, Nicholi was a smart man and Shikoba considered himself lucky to be teamed up with him. What If he'd been some bonehead who's idea was to charge into the lump of marines and hope that they could pull it off.

When Shikoba realized that that was probably the first plan that popped up in his mind he chuckled, Okay maybe not that but something similar. Burn as many as he could with the bazooka and when they got too close use the Impact and Axe dials. Well that might've worked but there was also a risk of them being captured. but he knew that he shouldn't put som much faith in his plans. After all he wasn't a tactician, he was a warrior.
"Shikoba, load that weapon of your's and aim for the top of the building the moment you see a marine. Also, is it possibly that you can carry the both of th use to the west shore? That is where I left my boat." Shikoba nodded, "Nah, I think I rather leave you here to be burned alive.." He joked and heaved the bazooka up on his shoulder. "We just have to wait 'til Wayra gets down here. Don't worry, soon he'll be so worried that he'll dive down and make sure that we aren't dead." He said and took aim, awaiting the signal. "FIRE, NOW!" He immideatly pulled the trigger hoping that the marines wouldn't be quicker than Nicholi had calculated.

[colonel]

[shadow=red,left,300]"Judgement Shall Come!"[/shadow]

"Haha, so funny." Nicholi said shifting his eyes to the left. For a moment there, Nicholi thought he would have to shoot Shikoba. Which didn't bother him because a dead person would add to his bounty. The buildings collasped on top of the marines just like plan but sadly, a couple of marines manage to dodge the wall. Nicholi didn't that the possibly of them dodging, into account. "Damn it! Now what am I suppose to do?!" Thought to himself as he watched the marines began to form circle around them. He could see the flames were increasing and increasing as collasping buildings fall into the fire, fueling the flames. Nicholi didn't have an single clue what to do. He could see that he marines pointing the guns at them, yelling, "LOWER YOUR WEAPONS AND PLACE YOUR HANDS SLOWLY BEHIND YOUR HEAD!"

Complete total, bullshit. He was not going to Impel Down but it seem rather pointless. He placed his guns down and slowly reached for his back pocket. The moment he reached for his back pocket, one of the marines shot him in the shoulder. "God damn it!! I reaching for the rest of my weapons!!!" He yelled as he slowly fell to his knees. Damn, with shot shoulder, he can't jack crap. "My friend is going to reach into my pocket and pulled out the rest of my weapon!" Nicholi yelled at the marines and then gave Shikoba a look. He was hoping by allowing Shikoba to reach into his back pocket, he could grabbed Nicholi's special marble.

[Shikoba]

"LOWER YOUR WEAPONS AND PLACE YOUR HANDS SLOWLY BEHIND YOUR HEAD!" Shikoba froze up. He and Nicholi was now surrounded by about 5 marines but it was kind of hard of distuingish anyone. Shikoba was a bit confused, They were outnumbered and completely surrounded but he wasn't going to give up just like that. He suddenly heard a sharp noise, he turned around and saw that Nicholi had been shot. It seemed like he had no choice though. He unwillingly lowered his bazooka but he didn't put it on the ground. He heard Nicholi say something about his pockets but the roaring flames drowned out the sounds. Maybe this wasn't such a good idea.

Meanwhile up in the sky Wayra was getting more and more worried. He'd stopped trying to get Shikoba's attention since it was obvious he couldn't hear him. He had no idea where Shikoba and his friend was but he'd seen a few men running towards where he'd last seem them and he's gut feelind told him that this wasn't good. Soon after the men had ran in something collapsed and cinders flew up in the air. He could feel the heat and could only imagine how hot it must be down there. He unwillingly decided that he had to rescue his master. He quickly dove down into the raging inferno. He slowed down a feet above the ground. He was surprisingly accurate on where Shikoba been, he could see the silhouettes of some people further down on the street. He cried out for Shikoba as he flapped his wings rapidly, accelerating towards his goal. He managed tio knock down a few men on the way but uit wasn't important was that his master stood there, seemingly unharmed.

Wayra was the perfect distraction. The Southbird had clumsily flied into two of the marines knocking them over. The shouts of the fallen men distracted the standing marines for long enough for Shikoba to realize that he had found an opening. He shot forward with his arm raised. With the hand that held the Axe Dial he grabbed one of the marines shoulder, he felt the apex of the shell being pressed in and the man cried out in pain, proving that the Axe Dial had worked. It hadn't absorbed enough power to do any serious damage but it was certainly painlful. Not wasting any time Shikoba pressed his open palm to the man's face "Impact". he said calmly. The Impact dial had been charged more and the man would probably not wake up for a few hours.

[colonel]

[shadow=red,left,300]"Judgement Shall Come!"[/shadow]

"Interesting. Very interesting." It was the first time he seen my little sick kick of Shiboka do anything since they met. With the marines focused on the bird, Nicholi leaped for one of his guns and started shooting just for the hell of it. He shot one of the marines in the shoulder. What could he say, revenage was a gray hair bitch. Nicholi started laughing as one of the marines, Shikoba hit with his Axe Dial. With Shikoba's bird knocking over two and Shikoba one and Nicholi's one...there was only one marine left. Evil thought race around Nicholi's brain, wondering what should he do to him. He was looking to try out this cure that had a chance of being deadly.But his shoulder was bleeding rather badly. He placed his gun in its holster. He removed his long-sleeved shirt hanging around his waist and tied it around his shoulder to stop the bleeding till he got back to his ship.

The remaining marine was shaking in fear from Shikoba and Nicholi. He lowered his weapon and ran away. "Damn. I wanna to run some test on him. But it is wise that he ran...now he can tell his bosses who the hell we are." Nicholi said as he grabbed his other gun and placed it within his holster. His missions was done and not only that, he made an ally or allies, if you were to count the bird. Nicholi shook Shikoba's hand and thanked him for his help. Then Shikoba offered for Nicholi to ride on Wayra's back. He rode on Wayra's back until he reached the shore where his boat was. He waved to Shikoba while he flew away. Nicholi jumped into his raft but before he took off, he could see this town was in flame but it was a matter of time before someone put it out.

But from this day forward, Shikoba and Nicholi were no longer no ones but the two men to set fire to Lougetown, kill some people, and fought some marines.

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[Sean]

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