Insanity rise: YAY! I finally got the third chapter done! Whoa, I wrote this while watching "Monsters Inc." at Tillitah's(ff user) house with Anniepopokios! Yes! It was a blast. Anyway, as you can I seriously need to rewatch this movie, I really was rather scatterbrained in writing this chappie! I do like his one though because guess what GAI AND LEE! I find these two absolutely hilarious! I think I will definitely put them in this story more! Anyway, this is my Dosu chapter! I think I described him rather well but I almost forgot about his fluffy, Annie had to remind me! I am losing it! Anyway, I hope you like this chapter because I found it very fun to write, and I tried to be a bit different from the movie so don't get mad at me for that! Thanks for reading now review or I will send dancing mushrooms to hunt you down!MWAHAHAHAHA!

Chapter 3

The Vagabond Arrives!

Yet while Tillitah's town was anticipating the fast approaching ceremony, a single being battled against the churning waves of the salty sea. Of course, it couldn't actually be considered a struggle; except for the growing hole in his small boat, you wouldn't have noticed anything out of the ordinary. He sighed to himself, staring out at the rolling waves with a look of mischief in his only visible eye, the other hidden behind a large cobalt headband. With a final look of almost drunken stupidity, he scanned the other side of the one-man craft, shrugging when he noticed the thin outline of land a good distance away.

"Finally," he chuckled; relieved at last he'd be able to achieve a few of the things he had in mind. It was then when he seemed to realize the hole in his ship, biting his lip as he discovered that his ship was quite literally sinking into the overbearing ocean. A look of alarm creeping over his bandaged face, he quickly slid down from the small mast he'd been dangling from. Knowing he'd have to act fast if he even so much as expected to reach the docks, he grabbed a wooden bucket that had been discarded to the edge of the craft, shoveling water fiercely. However, the salty liquid continued to pour into the boat, causing it to sink even lower as its only passenger gave an annoyed sigh. This clearly wasn't going to be easy…

"Gai sir," a young boy called, springing across the aging wooden boards of the docks, his short black hair brushing against his face. He didn't stop running until he approached a much taller figure, breathing heavily; he tapped him on the shoulder. The other man turned, having the same ridiculous haircut as the boy and overly bush eyebrows (ah!), he gave a warm smile.

"Lee," he grinned, looking down at the list and pen in his hands, "what brings you here?"

"Gai sir, I've come to bring you my earned profits so far," Lee, announced happily, revealing a small bag from his pocket, the sound of coins jangling as he held it at eye level. The older man took it quickly, giving the other boy an approving nod.

"Very good Lee," he gave the boy a caring pat on the head, "quite a few visitors tying in at the docks today eh?"

"Yes sir," Lee gave a respectful salute, "quite the busy day indeed."

"Well you've done a very good-"

"Ahoy mates," both Lee and Gai turned their heads to see a most peculiar sight. They gaped as a rather grungy looking man balanced perfectly atop his sinking ship, stepping onto the dock just as the tip of the mast disappeared below the surface of the water. Complete silence followed, both of them looking over the stranger with a feeling of circumspection. The man wore a large indigo bandana tied over his head, his right eye completely hidden by it, various locks of dark hair falling in short braids around it, adorned with brightly colored beads. From what they could see, his entire body was covered in bandages; his clothes were ragged, as though he'd seen quite a few good scuffles. A sword gleamed slightly at his side, the sheath ragged and worn along with two rifles glistening in his belt. He stood in a lazy hunched over sort of posture, and a large mass of tan colored fur was tied to his back, giving him a strange look concerning the simple way people dressed around this town. His heavy leather boots thudded loudly as he swaggered over to the gaping men, giving them a quizzical look.

"What's eating you," he asked in a casual manner, prodding at Gai in a confounded manner. Gai shook his head, trying to clear his thoughts as he recovered from his state of revelation. He gave the stranger a questioning stare, and then looked to his sunken ship, not sure, if he even wanted to know the story behind this one.

"Come on dog brow," the stranger said in an agitated tone, giving Gai a slight shove, "I haven't got all day."

"Oh um…," Gai stammered, having no idea what to say, gaping dumbly as though he'd just witnessed something devastating.

"Gai sir," Lee jumped in, obviously realizing his superior's loss of words, "doesn't this man need to sign his vessel in?"

"Of course," if he hadn't been in front of a complete stranger Gai would have given himself a good smack, obviously recovering his forlorn wits, "sir, I'll need your name on this list and three shillings payment for docking."

'Oh really," the stranger looked away in a wandering manner, as though searching for something to say, a peculiar grin suddenly coming over his face.

"Stop stalling and pay up," Lee demanded in an impatient tone, his hand tightening into a fist. The ragged stranger only shrugged, his grin vanishing as though he thought it was something that shouldn't be shown.

"Three shillings eh," he smirked, casually looking away and slipping his hand into his pocket in a clearly suspicious manner, "you know…I do believe that price is abit…"

Before Gai could utter a squeak, the stranger disappeared in a flare, as though he had never been there. Nevertheless, the scene wasn't over yet, as quick as a flash he reappeared behind the perplexed Gai, holding a kunai knife at his throat. Gai felt his knees begin to shake, feeling the stranger's dark eye glaring maliciously down his neck, knowing he was at his mercy. His throat suddenly became dry, looking over at the petrified Lee as beads of perspiration rolled down his face.

"How about a fairer trade eh," the stranger chuckled, his eyes blazing with a hellish laughter, "I give you your worthless and you forget about the shillings and the name."

Gai couldn't say a word, too bitten back by fear and overcoming tension. He simply nodded dumbly, sighing with relief as the knife was lowered. Yet still, with a soft chuckle, the stranger shoved him forward, sending him sprawling through the air. He let out a surprised squeak, but he couldn't stop himself as he fell over the edge of the dock and into the dark ocean water with a loud splash. Lee only stood stock-still, gaping at the where his superior had disappeared into the dark water.

"See ya kid," the stranger smirked, giving Lee a harsh pat on the back before swaggering off in a lazy manner down the dock.

"GAI!" Lee exclaimed, in a daze as he rushed over to his boss who now splashed about in the water below. Neither of them noticed as a ragged vagabond who obviously shouldn't be in a peaceful town like theirs, hurried down the path away from the docks, vanishing into the shadows.

CHARACTERS LIKE TO TALK TOO!

Dosu: yay I came in...but you never even said my name...

Insanity rise: If I had siad your name you would have been arrsted, being a pirate and all!

Dosu:...so...

Lee: GAI-SENSEI! NO! YOU ARE AN INSANE AUTHOR!

Insanity rise: it is in my name!

Lee: AH!

Insanity rise: That's it, dancing mushrooms...ATTACK!

Lee: AHHHHHH

Mushrooms: meep meep! KILL!

Insanity rise: review or you will be their next victim!MWHAHAHA!