Disclaimer: See begining of story

AN:This chater will focus on Serge. Remember that Serge and Kidd are in two different worlds

People believe time is a river,

But the truth it like the sea

Sometime currents divide and merge,

but where a tide takes the fish, the fish chooses

-New line in book, qoute from King Crono the 1st

"You late, again." Norris answered as I entered the tent."Is that everyone?" Norris did a quick head count. 15. After counting every one present he began the briefing.

"Our mission brought us here to Termina in secret for a good reason. Have any of you heard of the Masamune?"

"The sword that conquered the darkness?" One solider asked. Norris nodded.

"In that case, have you ever heard of Murumasa?" The unit fell silent obviously not knowing the answer.

'sigh' I stood up "It's the direct opposite of Masamune. Masamuse is the sword that gives life, meaning it's strength is best when protecting life, while Murumasa is the one that takes it, it causes the user to go into a blood lust. According to legend, that is." I sat down after saying that.

"Sir, what does legends have to do with this?" another solider asked.

"One of them has been found." Norris said sternly. This caused murmurs in the ranks "Ever heard of the pirate Fargo?. Odds are most of you have heard of him. He a neutral to us, but we have gotten a request for him recently. He has found what he calls the Masamune. Unfortunately the pirate that touched the sword went in a rampage, killing five others and wounding three. However, if it wasn't for a demihuman aboard, all would have been killed. According to Fargo, they went to Marbule and asked the sage for assistance. With special beads, the evil of the sword has been contained."

Norris stopped and took a breathe "That brings it to our mission is to guard both ship and sword until we get to a place can seal it. Someone has 'expressed interest' in the sword. Basic guard style, 4 shifts. Understand?"

"Yes, Sir!"

"Move out! Ships out side will take us there. Departure in five minutes!" Greer yelled.

five minutes later....

A crowd of men watched our approach. When we climbed aboard the deck they made room for us. But the most annoying thing was ..

"Why are you staring at us? Not like we're going to kill you." I said casually.

"MAKE WAY FOR CAPTAin FARGO!" one of the crew. A man in his forties and wearing leather stepped forward. The bottom part of his hair was already white, while the top shown little or no gray hair.

"You sent for us?" Norris stepped forth and offered his hand. "Arthur Norris"

"Aye, laddie. I'm Fargo, captin' of dis here ship."he took his hand in a firm handshake "Unfortunately your too late. The sword has been stolen...."

The room was filled with so much tension, you could cut it. Soon after we met Fargo, he invited Norris, Greer, and me to his cabin. We sat at a square table as he told what happened.

"We didn't know what happened, blast that scaly wag! Suddenly there was this explosion, thank Davey Jones this ship is metal, and out of the smoke and debris comes a black cloak man with it. When we tried to stop him, he swatted us away like we were nothing! He walked to the starboard side and jumped. No splash, no nothing! We looked, but there was nothing!" the Pirate's head was down, the fact he lost must have been a serious lost to his pride

"Regardless, we must find it. If your story is true, then it's to much of a danger. He must be in the area near here. Fargo, may we use your ship?" Norris asked

"Argh! As long as that scaly wag gets what he deserves. Besides, me men are tuckered out from today."

"It's night, Serge, take first watch and tell the others to rest."

"Sir!" I said as I left the room. 'Why do I always get first watch?'
"YYYAAAAWWWWNNNNN!" Man, I wonder how does these pirates keep watch. Ever since I started my shift, I been sleepy. The ocean isn't making it easier on....the....eyes...

Before I knew it I was on my back, staring at the sky.

clunk..clunk....clunk....Clunk...Clunck

A man in a white cloak stood above me. His hood was down, so I couldn't see his face. He knelt by my head so I could get a good look at him.

"It's not a good thing to fall asleep on a boat, Serge. The ocean might give you an early grave. Remember me?" 'What the, who are you?' I thought of course he couldn't hear me.

"Yes, I can. Loud and clear, I might add. I see you like the weapon I gave you."

'What? Your the man in bandages?'

"Yes, but I have a name. Dario, strongest of the four Devas of the Arcadia Dragoons." With that he remove his hood. He was a blonde man with a kind face. He looked pretty handsome, even though there was scars on his face.

"Now listen close. The man you seek is at Fort Dragonia. He stole the sword to lure you there, so beware when you head there. His true intention I cannot reveal yet, but watch out. He is merely a servant to a stronger power, and he might not be at his full power yet, but he is still formidable. However, you are too. Those dreams you have is you ancestor's. History is repeating, on a much larger scale, and his final foe did it's damage. A ancient foe that was meant to be defeated in the future has gotten wind of it's demise. I have one more piece of advice. The bells are important. It allows you to access your sleeping power, but only for a time. Prolonged usage will have a bad side effect. Remember that dream in which you heard them? Imagine that headache ten fold. I must leave you, but I'll be watching." With this he got up and turned around and left. A moment later and then there a strange noise...

WOOOMMMPPPP! I was able to turn my head a saw him walking in to something. It was round and had a strange light. Just then the next shift arrived.

"Captain? Captain!" the private rushed forward trying to get a good shot at Dario. With another WOMP! the circle disappeared.

"Serge! Serge, hold...on...some....elp him......