Finaly ch. 7 after months I have finaly updated this story. hope to get more out soon. thank you for waiting. Please Read & Review.

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The port was alive with trades. Boaters delivered cargo to waiting dealers, while people were purchasing imported items and spreading gossip. Two people seemed to be moving towards a particular vessel. They ran down to a dock that sailors were loading with provisions for their next voyage. "Did you have to fight that man with the axe?" said the female warrior.

"He had a piece of Soul Edge." said the man.

"But after saying we may not have time to waste in order to catch the boat."

"Um... he looked like ah.. a threat with the ah.. ah the shadow and green eyes and and chains!"

"Admit it...You're a battle fanatic."

"You're one to say that."

"I FIGHT FOR MY FAMILY, ASSASSIN!"

"Settle down, amazon. We're at the right boat." One sailor overheard the two: the male was wearing a gray fur vest and slacks, while the female was in a white gown with matching boots.

"Hey, we not selling anything." the sailor explained. "So, get!"

"We're seeking passage to a certain land," the man in slacks ordered. "And wish to meet with your captain." The crewmate knew what that 'certain land' was and proceeded to the captain's quarters.

"Sir, two people have requested passage to Japan."

"Bring them on deck," the mysterious captain said. "I'll speak with them."

When the crewmate returned to the two, he signaled them aboard. While they were getting on board, they saw the captain wearing an open white jacket, with color-matching pants and a unique hair style. He stopped in his tracks when he saw the man in the fur vest. "Hey, what's your name?" He said, approching the man.

"Azukai," he replied. The captain then leaned closer and inspected Azukai's face.

"Do you have any siblings?"

"No?"

"Do you know anyone by the name of Peter?"

"No." The captain was baffled by Azukai's answers. "Could you step away, please?"

"Weird..." The two passangers gave each other a confused look.

"Well, onto the payment," announced the captain.

"So you'll accept?" asked the woman.

"Only after a test." With what the captain said, he pulled a pair of nanchakus and gave a quick example of his skills.

Azukai smiled, "Maxi correct?"

"Yes and your name miss?" asked Maxi as he faced Cassandra.

"It's Cassandra Alexandra," she responded, as she was pulling out her sword and shield, sensing a fight as crewmates started gathering to watch there captain fight.

"Cassandra, I don't know, but there's something familiar about you. All I'm asking for is a spar." With that, he charged forward and let loose a flurry of strikes pounding on the shield as Cassandra did her best to keep up to his attack rate. Suddenly, as Maxi brought the Nunchukus up to bring a strong attack down, Cassandra thrusted her shield forwerd and threw Maxi off balance, and sliced one of his legs, causing him to fall to the ground, thus, she pinned him under her shield and held her sword to his neck. As soon as the crew saw this threatening position, they had taken hold of there blades, causing Azukai to take a stand. For what seem like an eternety of silence, waiting for the next hostile move...

" Guys, if I could just go and stop the bleeding, it would help with the part where I don't die and continue to lead my men to-I'M BLEEDING ASSHOLES!" Maxi stated. Cassandra stumbled to let Maxi get up after hearing his rage, as everyone cleared a path for there leader. "You, Azukai, help me out here." Azukai helped Maxi onto his shoulder. "You know, this is why I don't like blades." Maxi bandaged his wound, thanks to Azukai's assistance.

"So how about letting us travel to Japan?" asked Azukai.

"Of course, I'll accept. I have a few question though."

"Go ahead."

"What do you plan to do there?"

"I plan to meet with an old ally."

"Okay. Will you be needing a ride back?"

"Yes."

"Okay, third. What do you have planned for that sword?"

"...To let my associate destroy it."

"...But before that, you want something out of that sword?" Azukai turned to smile at Maxi, and for what seemed like forever, the two stared at each other as the sound of waves could be heard outside Maxi's quarters. "Alright. Finally, will we have to place you and your partner in different rooms, or can we trust you?" he continued questioning, this time, with a small laugh. Azukai turned his away as he regain his composier after such a sudden statment.

"I assure you, there is nothing of the sort going on, and even if there was, we would have more decientcy than to do it just anywhere,"Azukai replied while trying to suppress blushing. "...But seperate rooms would be nice."

"Good. FIRST MATE HENDERSON!"

A man in his late-30's shouted, from the other side of the door,"Yes, sir?"

"Tell the crew we're setting sail."

It was a few days into the trip. During those days, Azukai helped out with ship maiteniance, Cassandra helped train the crew and Maxi would talked to the two, occasionally. Out of all the stories heard over those few days, one caught Azukai's attention: the Right Hand of Death, who had killed not only the guardian of the cave Azukai visited, but also the ninja, Yoshimitsu, one of Azukai's past aquaitances. It was late in the day and Cassandra had found Azukai at the front of the ship in deep thought.

"You're thinking of that Peter guy?" Cassandra wondered, pulling Azukai out of his trance.

"Yes, it sounds hard to believe, but he killed Yoshimitsu, who was very hard to hit."

"You met this man before?"

"Yes. He was ready to kill me as soon as he knew I was looking for Soul Edge."

"Did he say why?"

"With words, no, but his spirit felt like he wanted it gone."

"How would you..?"

"It sounds weird but when I fight with people who are fighting with their whole spirit, I feel what they feel."

"Weird..."

"...But helpful."

"What kinds of emotions have you felt?"

"Well, I've fel-" Azukai was suddenly interupted by someone screaming "BEAST" turned to see another ship with a hoard of lizard like monsters all carrying hand axes. As a dozen of them jumped from their ship to Maxi's, all the men on deck had their hands on their weapons, but before they could start a grand battle, Maxi jumped out of nowhere and kicked one of the beasts in the head. A loud crack could be heard from all over the ship. "CREW, GET BELOW DECK; AZUKAI, CASSANDRA MAKE SURE THEY'RE NOT FOLLOWED!" demanded Maxi. As the rest retreated to below deck, Maxi started fighting the Lizardmen. As Azukai and Cassandra led the crew below deck, Azukai's last image of Maxi was him holding one of the beasts by the neck.

For about half an hour of waiting for either the beast or the captain, Azukai started to get impatient. Cassandra looked over to Azukai, seeing him tap his foot and looked like he was waiting for a body to tell him what has happend. "Go up and see what has happend," she ordered.

He looked over and questioned, "you sure?"

"I'm okay. You're the one waiting for something to fall down the stairs."

"You gonna be okay?"

"Yes, since when did you care?"

"Since I've been waiting for my rematch of course." With that, Azukai went up the stairs. What he saw was bodies of the beasts surrounding Maxi sitting in the middle of the dead lizards.

"The beasts, they have a bad place in my memory," he gritted. "Help me toss these creatures off of my ship. I want to hit land in the next few days."


Will try to update soon.