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I missed you all! Sorry it's taken so long to update I've been super busy and haven't had many cash desk shifts. OMG! I'm super excited because I'm looking all over the intewebs for an artist to commission Enyo for me! I think I may have found someone, she does really nice art and is reasonably priced too. However, if you guys know of an artist who you think can bring Enyo to life please let me know. Also if there are any artists among you and you feel like drawing her (only if you want to) that would be really cool too, I would love to see her through another's eyes and see how you guys picture her. I know drawing takes up a lot of time and effort so please don't feel pressured to do this, I'm just hyped at the prospect that's all.
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Dear Apple Bloom,
No they don't, not yet anyway 😈. I'm definitely working on more chapters (in my head at least)
Dear sarge1130,
It's funny, this was originally going to be my story with the nun as the main character but I dropped it when Enyo took on a life of her own and I decided her story was much better. I don't regret my decision at all and I'm glad I still included this as part of the adventure. Perhaps the whole church itself is in on it? It IS the island of greed after all 😈 and even if the nun is acting alone the fact that it was already stolen is a perfect excuse. The priest did alert the marines but isn't it convenient that they arrived earlier than he said? As for any " dirty tricks " you will just have to read on to find out. 😉
Chapter 20! The Ambush
One after another the Marines barrelled past Enyo, surrounding Law and the others who readied themselves for a fight.
Earlier . . .
Bart, Dorian, Spud and Pierro checked every hock shop, treasure trader and gambling house including the main casino, but no one had traded or gambled with their missing treasure.
"Well what do we do now? We've checked everywhere." Pierro shrugged.
"I am going to head back to the sub, I'm worried about Enyo."
"You're so whipped man."
"Shut up Spud! She died remember?!"
"I agree with Dorian." Bart interrupted.
"We haven't heard anything from them all day."
He turned to the young pirate.
"Head back to the sub and make sure everything is okay."
The boy gave a nod and then jogged off down the street.
"He's still whipped…"
"I know Spud."
Just as Bart finished, his mini den den mushi rang
[Gatcha]
"Hello."
"Bart, did you guys find out anything?"
"Nobody here has gambled with treasure for weeks and no one has traded any either…. What about you?"
"The priest is hiding something, I think he knows who the thief was. She would definitely be a local, most likely affiliated with the church. He's protecting her."
Bart acknowledged with a grunt then continued.
"Have you heard from Bepo?"
"Yeah, he called earlier and said she had woken up and apart from some dizziness seemed fine."
"Good"
"Why do you ask?" The Dr queried with a knowing smirk.
"We hadn't heard from them so Dorian went back to the sub to make sure everything was alright."
"He's quite taken with miss Enyo isn't he?" Law commented with amusement in his voice.
"That's an understatement sir." Bart replied flatly.
"Anyway, we're heading to you now, meet us up near the casino."
"Yes captain."
[Clank]
. . .
On his Way back to the sub Dorian made sure to stop in at the shop his Captain instructed to pick up something for Enyo.
'I wonder what it is…' He thought.
Peeking into the bag his heart skipped a beat and he smiled to himself. After reaching the sub the pirate youth made his way to Enyo's room. He knocked politely but no answer cam, he tried once more before letting himself in, not wanting to be intrusive he left the bag on the bed and shut the door.
. . .
Law, Penguin and Sachi walked over to the others but something was off. Bart was on the snail phone with a concerned expression.
"What's wrong?"
Were the first words that came out of Law's mouth upon joining the others.
"That was Dorian. He said neither Enyo nor Bepo were on the ship, but the doors were secured so they left of their own will."
"Seriously?!" Penguin blurted before continuing.
"We're gonna need to put a bell on her or something!"
"At least she's not on her own this time, she's with Bepo." Sachi tried to reason.
"They're probably just looking for us. Bart, take your group and meet with the others in lavender town. None of them are answering my calls so I want you three to go and check it out."
The pirate trio each gave a yes Captain and headed off, Law tried contacting the sub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No answer. He narrowed his eyes, something was wrong, instincts told him to head back to his ship but something else told him it was not the best idea. The captain of the heart pirates just had to wait for Bepo and Enyo to return safely to him. It wasn't long before the streets became clogged with people and through the noise of the crowd a small voice cried out, he listened harder and looked around. By chance he saw a glimpse of the one calling out before she was enveloped by the people once more. It was Enyo, and she had a mix of worry and panic on her face. He began to make his way to her and noticed she was alone, suddenly a louder voice bellowed over the crowds, and then Law knew what that expression was.
The Marines charged and Law gripped his nodatchi, ready to create a room and teleport Enyo out of their grasp. However the soldiers ran around her, completely ignoring her presence.
'They don't know she's one of us'
Law kept his stance and readied himself for a fight, but did not engage the soldiers surrounding him and his two mechanics. He still didn't have all the facts, were they responsible for his crew not reporting in? And where is Bepo? The answers wouldn't take long as the head marine armed himself with a megaphone and began to speak.
"Trafalgar Law, you and your crew are here by ordered to lay down your arms and surrender!"
"And what makes you think I'll do that?"
The marine commander didn't appreciate Law's smart arse tone and retorted.
"Because. We have your ship, your crew, and your weird talking bear."
Enyo gasped behind her palm at the commanders words.
'he's lying. It can't be true.'
She made eye contact with her captain while he spoke.
"Really? My whole crew you say?"
"That is correct, and if you value their lives you will surrender."
"Well then I guess I have no choice."
'What is he doing?'
To Enyo's shock, Law and the others surrendered and were taken into custody. As her friends were led away she looked to her a captain with an anxious expression, she watched his mouth move without sound but understood the words he mimicked, "Lavender town" she nodded and hastily weaved through the crowd.
Escaping the mass of bodies Enyo ran through the forest towards Lavender town.
'Please be okay, please be okay.'
Reaching the edge of the small village Enyo noticed a large gathering of navy soldiers. Staying hidden within the trees she watched on as they dragged forth her crewmates, they all wore chains, even Bart. Then their leader walked forward and stood before his prisoners. He wore a dark red suit with an orange tie as well as the usual Navy cap and coat with "justice" adorned on the back. Most notably were the two crescent shaped hand sickles on either side of his person. One was larger and gold with wide spikes that ran the back of the blade and a reddish handle, the other sleek, thin and silver with a blue black handle. A lesser marine ran up to him and saluted.
"Lieutenant Remus! We caught these pirates in various areas of the town. It is our suspicion that there may be more hiding."
"good work men."
The lieutenant then looked down at the Pirates who had been forced to their knees, hands shackled behind their back's.
"I have just received word from commander Aries that he has apprehended your captain. You may have gotten away from us at Rocky port but our little game of cat and mouse has come to an end. Justice always wins."
The Pirates kept their eyes to the ground as he waited for a response but none came. The lieutenant scoffed at them then addressed his men.
"The six of you will join me in escorting the prisoners back to the ship." The men he pointed to saluted and ready themselves, heaving the shackled pirates to their feet.
"The rest of you scour every inch of this place for any more rats that may be hiding." He ended his order looking towards the forest, causing Enyo to duck behind the tree.
After a few minutes the human convoy left with Enyo in stealthy pursuit, hatching a plan as she followed.
…
Almost halfway there Enyo ran ahead and positioned herself in a tree a few metres back from the path, she set her trap and waited.
The group approached at a leisurely pace seemingly with their guard down, they walked in a paired formation with the lieutenant at the front, two Naval soldiers behind him, Spud walked beside Pierro, Bart followed them and the other four marines find him. As they walked past a lock of Enyo's hair which had been lying in wait the scrub slithered towards the end soldier, and quick as a viper it wrapped around the man's ankle yanking him off his feet. As soon as his body hit the ground it was dragged into the dark forest, his scream echoing through the trees. The convoy stopped in shock and confusion and Remus signalled two of his men to go in after their comrade. The soldiers entered the forest while the others waited, they tread cautiously through the thick flora, unsure of what they would find. Checking every direction with great paranoia the soldiers finally came upon the missing party member, and their eyes widened with fear.
…
The convoy waited patiently as the two soldiers searched for their fellow officer. The world was silent save for the occasional breeze rustling the leaves and greenery around them, it was quiet, peaceful. Suddenly that peace was broken by the terrified screams of the two-man rescue party.
"OI! What's going on?!"
The lieutenant shouted but once again silence fell upon the forest.
"SMITH?! WILLIAMS?!"
Remus called out for his men but it was as if they had blipped out of existence. His dark brows furrowed and he drew his sickles from their holds.
"You three."
The large marine addressed his remaining subordinate's whose faces betrayed their fear.
"Stay here and don't let the Pirates out of your site!"
"Yes Sir!" They shouted, and Remus entered the mysterious forest.
…
Enyo laid in the wait as her next target entered her newfound domain. He walked slowly, looking around the place while his sickles glinted in any light that made it through the thick canopy. He heard muffled noises and before long he came across his three missing men. They hung upside-down from tree branches wrapped in silvery cocoons. As soon as they spotted their captain the men wriggled in their bonds and cried out but it was no use, they were trapped.
Like lightning the strange web shot out from the bushes aiming straight for his head, but with a heavy slash the lieutenant cut through the stormy silk and the severed threads fell lifeless to the ground. However it wasn't over and once again the sentient strands sprung out from under the brush, this time in greater numbers. Remus hacked and chopped and sliced as fast as he could but like a Hydra for every head he cut off many replaced it and soon he was overwhelmed. Like the others he was wrapped up and hung on a big branch, his sickles falling to the earth beneath him. He squirmed like an insect in the web and soon his spider emerged, Enyo appeared from her hiding place and sauntered over to her victims.
"Well look at you. All tied up and nowhere to go."
Enyo received a muffled response as she bent over and picked up both sickles, looking them over and sussing them out. The gold one was heavier and had "Helios" engraved into the blade, the Silver was light and more fine, this one was called "Selene". Enyo made her decision and as she dropped the golden Helios she turned to her hair that trailed behind her, still connected to the cocoons. With a swift movement the graceful Selene cut cleanly through Enyo's lovely hair. She held up the crescent moon blade, impressed by its efficiency.
"you know what?"
She said to no one in particular.
"I think I'll keep this."
And with that Enyo walked towards the road to take care of the remaining marines and free her comrades.