Whooo! Thank you for reading/reviewing, all you writers out there know how happy it makes me feel : )

L'il Miss Yuki raised a good point… yes, this is a Pokemon fic, so it's expected that, say, a Raichu would be able to use thunder bolt. But this story doesn't focus much on flashy elemental moves, and relies more on the weapons they have (sabers, rapiers, etc.). And in this bunch's case, they're all water types, but in my mind I can't picture them suddenly spewing out gallons upon gallons of uber pressurized water (though they can be powerful and adept in the water), sorry if this disappoints some of you XD (Some mention of this comes later on as well).

This part's a short one, will have the next one up fairly soon…

SO, without further ado….

Enjoy! (the usual disclaimer and such)

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"Alright me hearties, here's the plan!"

Everybeast stared intently at their new captain.

"At nightfall we will sneak into the town by the bay."

Everybeast nodded.

"We will steal one of the ships moored in the bay, scuttle the other four, dodge the ones along the coast, and make a break for freedom. Any questions?" Skip smiled slyly at the stunned expressions on Torq's and Tottle's faces. Buso was scratching his head slowly, trying to figure it all out.

Tottle ventured to ask, "Um, what about the pirates?"

"Aha! Excellent question, Totters!" Skipper was clearly enjoying this, "While you lot stay hidden in the alleyway here," he pointed to a narrow corridor on the edge of town, "I'll cause a bit of a ruckus, lead'em away, ye know?"

"So you're playing decoy?" Torq asked.

Skip nodded, "Precisely. Then I'll lead'em to this cliff," he traced one of the two cliffs that surrounded the bay, "let them think they've got me cornered and all…"

"Isn't that a bit risky?"

Skipper ignored her comment. "And just when they think they've got me, and you lot should have the ship out by then, I'll meet up with yez and we'll sail away sharpish. Those pirates won't know what hit'em!"

There was a long silence. Torq seemed to be turning things over in her mind. Tottle gasped, understanding the captain's plan. Buso had fallen asleep, trusty frying pan rising and falling on his hefty stomach.

"How… will you be joining us?" Torq asked cautiously, perhaps knowing the answer but not believing it.

The sea weasel's eyes flashed. He had been waiting for this moment. Spreading his arms wide, he declared, "By jumping off the cliff, of course!"

Instantly the room was abuzz.

"You'll never make it!"

"See Skip? I told you they wouldn't agree!"

"You're crazy!"

"Jumping off a cliff, really…"

"You're crazy!"

Skipper laughed, and the room quieted once more. "Listen here, mates. I've looked at these charts… the water's deep off the cliff here, no sharp rocks, no jutting ledges… it's a clean drop down. We're all sea beasts, aren't we?"

They looked more convinced, but the Buizel could still sense a feeling of dread.

"And besides," he added, "I've got this" fwump! He puffed up the ring around his neck, a feature of all Buizels, "to break my fall."

Everyone laughed, as Skipper had intended. He looked ridiculous with his collar fully inflated.

"Now, scuttling these ships. This part's a bit shaky… but the only quick way to sink'em is to blast'em. Dori showed me some explosives he's gathered. We need to get them on the hulls of those vessels, light'em, and swim away fast. We don't need to completely scrap them, mind." He stated, seeing Torq about to protest. "A small blast, the tiniest of holes will do. When I lure the crews far away enough, nobeast should hear you guys either. Once this is done, pack our ship and get sailing for the mouth."

Torq nodded approvingly, "Sounds good to me, Captain. So what's the problem?"

Dorian answered for him, "If there are any pirates left in the area, or on the ships, they will have to be… dispatched quickly," he stated, matter-of-factly.

Torq shrugged, "Is that all?"

Skipper gaped at her, "Is that all? Torq, fighting pirates ain't like picking daisies."

The Vaporeon replied confidently, "I know how to fight, Captain. The lot of us can take care of ourselves pretty well you know." She shot him a cunning grin, "But if you're worried we'll get hurt, we can jump of that cliff while you scuttle those ships."

Flint laughed at his speechless friend, "Haha, she's got you there, mate!"

Skipper cleared his voice, "Anyhow! We need to split up. Hm… Dorian, I'm sure you can handle one by yourself, you too Flint. Torq, I trust that you can too, but can you watch out for Tot as well? Now, a fourth… Buso?" He looked uncertainly at the cook, who had randomly woken up. Buso's face slowly spread into a wide grin.

"I'll take that as a yes! Right, a torch and explosives for everybeast! Take some treesap gum too, to stick'em to the hulls. Keep those cords dry! Shoulder those rations! Let's move out!"

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Sounds crazy? Will it work? Wait and see…..

Canyx