A/N: Hello my wonderful readers; hope I didn't lose anyone! I apologize for not updating but again I am an EXTREMELY busy person. I actually got a chance to watch X-MEN First Class (XD I LOVE X-MEN) and that really made my day (though some things were inaccurate) I still enjoyed. The Poll is over and the winner is… well you'll just have to wait and find out. Anyway please review.

Chapter 10: And so the Journey Continues Part 1 : The City of Shiloh

Back on the Island of Yuuna…

Sophie's grandfather stood at a sink behind the servery, in his tavern, as he washed dish after dish, glass after glass. He had been worried sick about Sophie ever since she had not returned the night they fought. Sighing, he glanced over at his only customer for the day. Beside him was an average villager who was sitting at the counter, eating his lunch happily in silence.

"I know it's a slow day, old fellow," The man at the counter said suddenly, as he lifted his full fork to his awaiting mouth, "But why the long face?"

"Just going through a lot lately," Sophie's grandfather confessed, "My granddaughter ran away from home and I'm the one to blame."

"Don't worry, geezer, you know how girls act," The man responded, "I always tell them it's just a phase."

"Yeah, well, unfortunately you can't tell Sophie anything."

"Sophie?" The man questioned, "Sophie D. Lorelei?"

"Why yes," Sophie's grandfather nodded, "How did you know?"

"Well I'll be!" The man exclaimed, while reaching into the back pocket of his trousers, "This came along with my morning paper today." Pulling out a sheet of paper he handed it to Sophie's grandfather. Taking it, Sophie's grandfather pressed out the wrinkles before reading it closely. After he had reached the bottom his eyes nearly jumped from his skull, as his body fell over from shock.

~X~

"Hey, what's that?" Li asked groggily, as her indigo irises squinted at the skyline. Using the upcoming sun as a source of light, she tried to peer through the darkness at what lied ahead. It was early the next morning; the crack of dawn beginning to descended. Still standing at the wheel Li was lethargic from the day before. Behind her was Sophie, who was sitting against the helm, legs crossed, and her head resting in her hand. After Li shared her past the previous evening, the two girls had chatted for the rest of the day, but were now too sleepy for conversation.

"What are you talking about, Li?" Sophie yawned, too tired and irritated to really care.

"I think," Li paused, still unsure, "I spy an island."

"Are you serious?"

"Yeah, see for yourself."

"Not that," Sophie grumbled, getting up to glare at Li, "I can't believe you."

"What?"

"If you're going to be a pirate, then at least act like one."

"What do you mean?" Li asked completely clueless.

"Pirates don't say 'Oh look there goes an island'," Sophie explained, "They say Land Ho!"

"You're kidding right?" Li questioned. Seeing Sophie upset face, she grunted, "Fine, Land Ho!"

"Good," Sophie smiled, "Now say it like you mean it."

"Land, Ho!" Li shouted causing Sophie to wince at how loud her voice sounded. Laughing, Li steered the ship closer towards the spotted shore.

~X~

As time passed and the ship drew closer, it appeared to be nothing more than a large village; a city engulfing the entire island. Dropping the anchor when they finally reached the docks, and quickly tying the ropes ,the two girls made sure the ship stayed in place, before heading into town.

On the outskirts of the city was a sign that read "Welcome to Shiloh". Continuing onward, the girls could see that the place was grand. Building towering up miles into the sky. The roads filled with people of all ages and sizes, gathered close to small shops and stands scattered around the town square.

"So what are we going to do?" Li asked Sophie, as the two wandered the streets looking for something to occupy their time.

"First things first," Sophie replied, "My stomach is killing me. After I get a bite to eat then we should try and search for some more crewmembers."

"Is that so?"

"Well, we could really use a navigator," Sophie explained, "And a doctor wouldn't be bad either. You know, in case someone gets sick. Oh, and a cook to make really yummy food."

"Sorry, Sophie, but it looks like your plans will have to wait," Li said, as her eye caught something.

"Says who?"

"Check this out."

"Do I have to?" Sophie whined. Sauntering over to where Li stood, Sophie gazed upon a wall covered in all sorts of newspapers to advertisements. Following Li's finger Sophie saw that it was a wanted poster of her frowning at the person who photographed it, as she tripped. In her left hand was the remainder of her discarded Devil Fruit and the villagers of Milestone watching in awe.

WANTED

DEAD OR ALIVE

"WHIRL WIND" SOPHIE D. LORELEI

8,600,000 BELI

"No way, I actually got a bounty!" Sophie cried cheerfully, jumping up and down in circles.

"News sure does travel fast doesn't it?" Li thought to herself, "Hey, wait a minute!" Across from Sophie's poster was her own. Her bounty was raised much higher than the previous one, and it had a picture of her kicking an unlucky marine in his crotch.

WANTED

DEAD OR ALIVE

"DARK MISTRESS" LI

5,200,000 BELI

"What on Earth did I do to get a bounty like that?"

"Who cares?" Sophie exclaimed, "I can't believe I'm wanted."

"Yeah dead," Li mumbled.

"Or…alive," Sophie said positively.

"What difference does it make? Look the point is ever since that incident back in Milestone, we're now criminals so we can't just go waltzing around town with our heads held up high. We could run into marines, pirates and God knows who else."

"But I'm so hungry," Sophie wailed.

"Didn't you hear a word I just-"

"Sorry, but you know the only thing I've eaten so far was that awful Devil Fruit"

"I say we stick together just to make sure we keep a low profile, okay?"

"Gotcha," Sophie smiled, giving Li an A-okay, "I wonder if there are any good restaurants around here."

"Snap out of it, Sophie," Li warned but when she turned around she was no where in sight, "Sophie? Damn, is it too late for me to change my mind now?"

A/N: Woohoo again I'm sorry but my schedule and I aren't exactly 'simpatico' at the moment so until next time? Still taking Villains and other Pirate Crews. Oh to make things more fun leave questions in your review. Whither it's about me or the story (as long as appropriate)!

~KG