Info From Pup Etas Taverns:

The girls made port at Pup Etas Tavern. It was a pirate bar in the middle of the ocean. In fact it was its own small island, the ocean surrounding it was the Eacana. The girls anchored their ship.

"Ready Kends?" Jackie questioned as she hopped down on to main deck of the ship.

"Always." Kendall nodded. "Anyway we should keep the cloaks on, it will help us in the long hall I think."

"Alright." Jackie agreed. "Do you think we'll get the info we need here?" They hopped down onto the port dock.

"Oh yeah." They walked down the port, heading to the wooden staircase that lead to the bar. "We'll get the info. I'm sure someone in there has to know something. But we should be cautious."

"I don't know." Jackie giggled. "I think we can handle some pirates." She let her hand slip to her gun, keeping it at her hip. Kendall also laughed.

"Maybe, but still." She smiled.

"Okay. Do you think we should use different names?" Jackie asked.

"Hmmm….yeah that might be a good idea." Kendall glanced at her. "But what names?"

"How about I call you Captain K and you call me Captain J." Jackie suggested.

"That's pretty simple." Kendall commented. "Though I don't think I'm the first Captain K." She giggled, fixing the red hat on her head. Jackie also snickered.

"Yeah, but you might be the better one." She countered. Kendall smirked at her.

"This hat does look good on me huh?" They laughed.

"Anyway, we should get the info we need. Don't want to be here too long." Jackie spoke. They made their way up the stairs, heading to the tavern door.

"Let's do this." Kendall agreed. They walked in. The bar didn't have many people in it. There were a few pirates drinking and few others playing some coin and card games. They glanced at the girls briefly before going back to their own stuff, keeping to themselves. There was a curly red headed attendant cleaning a glass, while a blonde girl was washing down the tables then bar. She was on the taller and thicker side, but still pretty all the same. Her blonde hair was in a half ponytail and she wore a pink dress with a white apron. The girls walked up to the counter. The blonde immediately seeing them and going to them behind the counter.

"Welcome, what can I get for you girls?" She smiled softly, her voice on the lower side.

"We're here for some information, if that's alright." Kendall spoke as she sat down, her voice neutral. Jackie leaned against the pillar.

"Information huh?" The girl leaned an arm on the counter.

"We're looking for information on the Emeraldas le Zena." Kendall commented. "We heard it's a special treasure and not many try to find it because the island supposedly doesn't exist."

"You're talking about Dietara." The red head chimed in. He walked over. "Abbie go give those guests some more drinks." He instructed. The girl nodded. "Oh and find Madison, she's been on her break too long." He added. He turned his attention back to the girls, noticing their hats. "Interesting hats girls, where'd you get them?" he raised a curious eyebrow, his eyes seeming to hint at something.

"We acquired them in a recent battle you could say." Jackie remarked, keeping her guard up in case of anything.

"Hmm. I see." The boy reasoned. "You girls must be new, I've never seen you in these waters." He continued. "And I get quite an array of pirates that frequent my tavern from all over the galaxies."

"You can say we're new, but well equipped with our skill and knowledge of the seas." Kendall responded.

"I agree." He nodded. "Not many speak of the treasure you brought up." He mentioned. "They mainly give up on the idea of finding the island due to the impossibility to find the island."

"So we've heard." Jackie added.

"However, there must be a way to find it. I'm sure you know that." Kendall placed her chin on her fist.

"I know there's a saying the locals from Zena region pass around that discloses the island's location." He began. "But sadly not many are able to figure it out." He placed some glasses on racks, organizing his alcohol bottles as he did so.

"The Zena region huh?" Kendall stated.

"Yep, near Camilla Bay." He replied.

"I see." Kendall thought aloud.

"That all you girls need?" He asked. "Or would you also like a drink?" He glanced at them.

"Actually I have one more question." Kendall folded her fingers together, keeping her chin on her hands. "I've always heard about a treasure known as the Astra diamonds, but nothing is really known about them. Why is that?" She stared at the boy. The tavern went even quieter than when the girls entered. Jackie use her eyes to glance around, seeing that all the pirates in there looked terrified, even the blonde waitress, Abbie.

"You said….the Astra diamonds…" The boy was just as warry, repeating the name. 'The…the lost treasure…' He thought.

"Correct." Kendall kept her serious, unfazed demeanor. "I want to know more about them. And more importantly, if anyone knows where the treasure could possibly be."

"That treasure…no one dares to try and find it." He commented.

"Why?" Jackie questioned, glancing at him, her arms folded.

"Because it's said to be surrounded by dangerous waters and on an even more dangerous island."

"What's so dangerous about it, if no one really knows anything about the treasure to begin with?" Kendall inquired.

"We know enough that the treasure is told to be a forbidden one. No one dares to go near it due to fear of the waters and island, even the fear that just trying to obtain the treasure will kill you." He told her. "There is so many obstacles to get it, that many wonder if it's worth it."

"Obstacles?" Jackie asked.

"Yes. The trip itself is one. They say it's rumored to be an island somewhere in the Oceania Galas. That sea in itself is enough to drive most pirates away due to it's merciless, treacherous and unapologetic waters. Even the best sailors who try can't make the voyage through it alive." He informed. "I doubt even the rumored cursed immortals can make it through. And this is only the waters surround the island. The dangers on it are even more unforgiving."

"If one were to venture into the waters and find the island, what would you expect to find on the island?" Kendall questioned. He eyed her before going on.

"The island supposedly is filled with poisonous and toxic plants. The air unbreathable and only the most viscous, dangerous creatures roam it. No researches even dare to find out what kinds are their or about the environment, due to immediate death."

"There a name for this supposed island?" Jackie was just as unfazed as Kendall.

"Sirana Isles." He replied. "That's what it's rumored to be called. Sirana Isles."

"Oceania Galas, how would one get to it, knowing that most devices don't have it mapped on their systems?" Kendall inquired.

"Hmmm…." The boy contemplated whether to tell them. He walked away to the back room in his place. He returned with a rolled up, old parchment, placing it on the table.

"This is an ancient map of the old routes to those parts of the oceans. They're no longer used anymore due to the dangers and stuff. Plus no one ever comes back." He explained. "But it's the only one with routes to Oceania Galas."

"Where'd the map come from?" Jackie raised an eyebrow.

"A merchant…He found it floating in a bottle. It's been passed around a bit, so it's quite fragile." He remarked, something unbeknownst to the girls glinting in his eyes. Kendall nodded. She reached into her small pouch, placing a silver coin on the table. Jackie grabbed the map.

"Thanks for the info." The two began to walk away.

"You didn't buy anything, and info here is pretty much complimentary, with how it flows about." He twirled the coin through his fingers.

"Consider it a tip for good service then." Kendal countered as she and Jackie walked out of the bar to their ship.

"Huh?" The boy had a devious smile.

"Kyle…those hats…" A dark skinned girl with curly dark hair in bun approached him.

"I know Madison." He interrupted. "You and Abbie watch the counter, I have to make a call." He walked to the back again, heading into a different room. The girls looked at each other, shrugging. They knew what their boss was going to do, so they went back to work.

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Jackie and Kendall were back on the water, sailing away from the Tavern.

"So where to first, captain K?" Jackie giggled again at the name.

"Camilla Bay. I want to find Dietara and it's treasure. Before we go for the big one." She had a confident smile.

"Sounds great to me." Jackie also smiled, putting in the coordinates for their next location, their ship sailing in their desired direction.

To be continued….

L: OMGOSH! Like how much work did you put into this series! Even I'm impressed with how elaborate it's getting! And like did you just introduce cousin Kyle! What?!

S: I'm not going to lie, this is my favorite series thus far. Why, because I did put in a lot of work, and used a different system of how to write it and stuff. My organization is so much better with this one.

L: Not going to disagree, like why didn't you do this for Senior Year, and your other stuff?

S: Senior Year was my first fanflic, so I think I got too excited too fast, but now that I'm paying attention and stuff more, I'm rewriting a lot of newer chapters as I type them (since I wrote them in a notebook first). Plus I am taking the organization style I used for this series, and applying it to the rest of Senior Year and such…so hoping it gets better throughout… But I still love it, it's my first series.

L: But this one…omg, like wow!

S: Yeah this one is like my second baby. I am more experienced and more prepared…like in those diaper commercials.

L: Agreed. Both are great, but you definitely matured for this one, since it's amazing!

S: Aww thank you!

L: Yep. Anyway readers, please R&R!

S: And we'll see you later!

Both: Bye!