The Captain stood facing his ship, he found himself angry at the flying machine, knowing it wasn't all it could be. The bombs placed on the ship were enough to blow it up and start anew, to build it as it should be built with an Everwood body to keep it floating and in one piece as well as making all the metal pieces on the ship out of the light weight Mithril ore to make it the fastest ship in the sky.
Murphy Belle felt belittle yet inspired by his run-in with Brodix, The Father of Invention. Any one of the Immortals would surely have left an impact but the Captain was nearly in a rage at how useless Brodix's work made his ship seem.
The Fae gripped the detonator, reluctant to do what came next.
"No." the Captain answered simply, he felt at home here at the den, knowing anyone who would sneak up on here would likely be crew. "But what have I to leave behind now? An airship? Yes its impressive but not as impressive as it should be." The white haired fae turned to face Syra, still gripping the detonator. "It may be time to bid adeiu to the Crooked Beak, We can do better." He spoke as if he was still unsure, as if waiting for someone else to help him find his answer as to whether or not it was time to blow the ship to pieces.
*he too had listened to the conversation, he steps from the shadows*, captain, sometimes its better to keep that which we have and make another, make something epic, that all of jastrey would pay just to see, a seperate ship, a new bettter one, you dont have to blow up this one, maybe just cannibalize it, this is my opinion, leave it or take it as such, i stand by my cap'in with his decisions, but outright destruction isnt the answer
As Syra knew what was to come next a tear rolled down her cheek. She stood up, nodded her head in approval and gathered some of the Captain's things. "I will be sure to tell your story for as long as I live. All of orn shall know of the Captain Murphy Belle." Syra gave the Captain one last smile and walked away.
*he had a small bit or remorse for someone that was his companion, fighting monsters together, so many months, new to jastrey the captain ebing one of the only people to show him the way he reluctantly, walked out the door without a word leaving behind these feelings of mercy he had letting ti be a lesson that all alliances end sooner or later*
*ooc x,,x sooo much sadface...*
Leofrick had been watching the small group from afar with interest. "Well all things must come to an end in time whether we wish it or not. If this is his decision, so be it." Leofrick nods to the group, smiles and turns to leave into the forest. "Farewell, Captain my friend. may your travels be remembered by the ones you meet."
Silver stood silently to the edges of the air field. Her mind raced as she looked at her fellow Corsairs. Was this the end of an era? It surely felt like it. She closed her eyes in a moment of silent remorse. She would steel herself for what was to come. She had no choice. She owed the crew as much.
Opening her eyes, the Empyrean woman crossed over to Syra and the others. "There is a time for all things. Sometimes the time of one thing must end to make way for something more." She said in a solem tone. "But we are CORSAIRS! We shall be as the Pheonix and rise from the ashes!" She shared a glance with her crew mates as she spoke. "Many in town have sought the end of the Crimson Corsairs. Many of them made the mistake of thinking that the Captain Murphy Belle was the one to take down, that the rest of us would falter without him. It is not so. I will be sure of it."
A meniacle grin crossed over the Empyrean's face as the former light in her was finally lost. "I can tell you one thing for sure. Jastery will never be the same again...." Her smile faded and her eyes grew cold and hard. "I will make sure of that. For you, My Captain."
Syra smiled at Silver as she spoke. "People shall fear us, respect us, we will prove to Jastrey we can be the best. I will step up and take my place as the new Captain and I shall see to it that all of Jastrey respect the name of the Crimson Corsairs!" Syra nodded at Silver with hope that the rest of the crew would give a humble approval to the words she just spoke.
Silver smiled as the young elven girl spoke. It was good to see that there was no gap in the leadership regime. The Corsairs had planned for the event of a worst case scenario. "Respect indeed. The Crimson Corsairs have been a force to be reconed with since the moment we set foot in Jastery. I plan to do everything in my power to keep it that way."
She glanced about the compound, trying to spy what crew members she could. "The Corsairs will never die. Lets just hope that this regime change doesn't inspire desertion. I have plans to orchestrate something that would make desertion... unpleasant." A dark grin crossed her face as she finished her sentence. "We are still tied together by our blood oaths, after all."
Her dark mirth subsided and she once again resumed a slightly somber tone. "The Crimson Corsairs have faced many challenges. Granted this is quite a larger one, I have no doubt in my mind that we can overcome it and rally together to be a driving force once again. We may be down for the moment, but we're not out of the game yet. For anyone that says other wise, they can go kiss a harpy."
Out of sight from the pirate crew of the Crimson Corsairs, Liberatore Imparato da Valore hid quietly behind one of the buildings of the compound (hide). He had listened very carefully to the conversation that unfolded nearby between the pirates, unsure if what Silver spoke of was a plot to strike fear into the town of Jastery.
Whatever the case, Liberatore already plotted to bring justice to the Crimson Corsairs, as they more than anyone else in Jastery proved to be a vicious brand of cutthroats. He nad no quarrels with the fact that they were thieves, but the fact that they preyed upon the innocent or defenseless merely to gain a person's valuables.
But now, more than ever, Liberatore knew that these seafaring thieves will be more of a danger to Jastery. It was more reason for Liberatore to strike, but now was not the time. 'Soon.' He thought to himself.
Hearing enough, the assassin crept away from the compound, making sure to keep out of sight (sneak). It was time for him to continue preparations.
Syra spun herself around (seek) and glanced at the hiding newcomer. She tilted her head and called out "It's rude to listen in on conversations that do not concern you" A cruel smile crossed the young elven girls face. She then returned her attention to her crew mates.
Silver smiled to herself as the new Captain tried to rally the crew. It was good to see that the spirit of the Corsairs would not die, no matter who on the crew did. Her attention jumped to Liberatore as he slunk around the compound.
A wry look crossed her face as she looked at him. He really wasn't as subltle as he thought he was. He had spoken out on the Corsairs in the most misunderstood manner the last time she saw him in town. The fool thought they were merauders and theives. Serves him right for thinking as much, the Corsairs might have quite a reputation in Jastery yet the truth of the matter was that they had stumbled upon a magic sword and the reputation town had given them from there was ... unsavory. Most of the rumors that had festered since was self defense against the members of town trying to attack them.
Yet it hardly mattered anymore. Silver chuckled to herself as she mused. It really is quite funny how the truth of events can be obscured just because you call yourself a pirate. Not that any of these self righeous fools would know the truth if it ran up and punched them in the face in the Thunder Dome. Well, no more hiding. She tired of being the light in the darkness. The good in her had shone bright, and they had slowly smothered it, then finally murdered it.
They would get exactly what they expected, and more. Oh, so much more. "That fool is hardly a threat. Let town assume what they will. They already jump to the most.. amusing... conclusions. I'd hate for us to dissapoint them."
Syra smiled at Silver. "I will call a meeting within weeks time all Corsairs must attend this meeting. I will then decide who shall be first mate. In the mean time do what you please. Recruit more people if you must, a list of names will be made so I can keep up with everyone within the corsairs. Our numbers are growing my friend and our time to shine is just around the corner." Syra gave an evil grin. "You are dismissed!" She nodded her head and walked towards the tavern.
Leofrick walked through the compund even though a paladin, he still had the ability to walk through the compund with not a care in the shard. He noticed Liberatore being caught by his sister. "Now Liberatore my friend, no need to sneak around when you could just come to someone such as me for such a small thing as information, syra does not appreciate eavesdropping very much." Leofrick stood and watched the Corsairs walk the streets of the compund. "Things are going to get interesting from now on."
Silver smiled as she listened to her new Captain rally the crew. "As you wish, my Captain. I expect great oppositon from town now that they think us weakened. The sooner we solidify ourselves, the better."
With that she took her leave, turning and beginning to walk thorugh the compound towards her private office and rooms. There was much paperwork to be done now that there had been a transfer of leadership, and the tedious chore of completing it fell to her. She sighed as she closed the door, firmly locking it behind her.
The Empyrean woman began to walk into the middle of the room when her eyes when wide. Suddenly she let out a gut wrenching scream as she fell to her knees. Her blood felt as though it were on fire! She clutched her head in her hands as she struggled to maintain control, or at least conciousness. Something was fighting her from within! Silver's body went slack as she collapsed into a heap on the floor.
When the empyrean stood she was not at all herself. Though she knew what was going on she could do nothing to fight the puppetry performed through the blood pact required of all Crimson Corsairs. And when she spoke the tinges of Malice made it clear who was behind this. "No this will not do at all, see to it Cain and Leofrick kill Liberatore before he has opportunity to speak against us any further, they should take whatever belongings he has and return them to you to be properly distributed amoungst the crew."
Murphy Belle continued speaking of his plan through the star-touched woman. "And at any time should The paladin decide that the Corsairs come second to any of his other allegiances, teach him otherwise, with the full force of the crew. Should that prove unhelpful, send him and the rest of the paladin to speak to me personally in the other world." If the anger in the empyrean's voice did not betray the fact that the Fae was speaking through her then the laughter that now followed would. Murphy Belle released his grasp on Silver and spoke to her inside of her head. "I apologize if I have caused you any pain, but know that this will not be the last time my crew will 'hear' from me. The Captain is but a figurehead position, I am still in charge."
Silver staggered as she was released from Captain Belle's mental hold and lurched to her chair, hanging off the back to keep from being deposited on the floor once again. A look of awed shock was upon her face as she did so, but as the Captain continued to speak her face became cast with a dark grin. "It shall be as you say, My Captain. You know my alliegence has never faltered. I was gone from your sight and remained your loyal servant once before, so shall it be again. I will relay your command to the girl Syra." She tried to take a tentative step, but her legs almost gave out from under her. "Perhaps when I have had time to recover."
Leofricked nodded to his friend Zwey and turned to the others. "Well now, it seems im needed else where, Good day to you all." As leofrick walked off towards the forest he mumbles something under his breath low enough for no one to hear, Leaps i n the air and dissapears into the the foliage of the trees.
As Syra stood quietly watching, sure to startle the Captain she stepped from the shadows "are you sure you want to do that?" she asked.