The Hyoutei Adventurers

(A/N; at last, we've come to an end of this story! Oh, and most of my friends were wondering what exactly is Lapsang Souchon? Lapsang Souchon is a strong-flavored black tea from China, tastes a bit of smoky and bitter. Best used in winter…and I like it, although they are a bit pricy and all. Ok, move on. Yes, there is the Cannibal Fukubuchou in this chapter somewhere…and has anyone notice never did once Hiyoshi said gekokujou? 0.0)

New Character;

The Cannibal; Sanada

Chapter 5; The Adventurers and The Coconut Tre

Some survived shipwrecks were seen floating aimlessly on the sea surface. The hull was broken into two with one part lying helplessly on the beach sand while the other half was gone deep into the ocean. There, lying near the saved half of hull was the beautifully carven gold unicorn, which bore the name of 'Hyoutei Sailor' on its unique horn. Wait a sec, what happened?

FLASHBACK FLASHBACK FLASHBACK FLASHBACK FLASHBACK

'We're lost'

'Great, now what do we do?' asked Shishido sarcastically. No one replied. Yes, for once, our over-top-clever gentlemen as Miss Marui the Mermaid called them were lost; both in direction and solution.

'So, what are we gonna do for the time being?' asked Hiyoshi the Entertainer. There were no answers as expected since they all too, were lost in thinking.

'Wait a minute, where is this Island of Riqua anyways?' asked Prince Gakuto.

'You better ask Captain Jirou about it. Ore-sama is way too smart for the answer,'

Everyone turn to look at Captain Jirou who was at this time…snoring?!!!

'WAKE UP!!!'

'…eh? What's up?' he asked in a way too sleepy voice.

'I can't understand him…How could he sleep through this tensing moment…' said Shishido. Lord Oshitari, who was studying the TeniMap with an ancient book entitled 'Sailing Guide for Dummies; TeniWorld Guide' ignored the others' attempt to wake Captain Jirou up. He may seem like he wakes up, but his mind is often elsewhere.

Lord Oshitari continue his study until he read a paragraph under the chapter 13; Beware of The Island of Riqua. He can't believe of what he read, so he read it again and again just to make sure. After he was satisfied then he gave a gasp of horror.

'What is it, Lord Oshitari?' asked Prince Atobe.

'This…we're in danger!' he said. Everyone stop the faint attempt to wake captain Jirou and turned their attention to Lord Oshitari.

'What danger?' asked Prince Gakuto.

'According to this book, under the chapter 13; it says that Beware of The Island of Riqua. Island of Riqua exists only in ones' imagination for it was also known as The Deadly Whirlpool, or The Hell of Sea. It's been said that the mystery of the many loss battleship is due to the Deadly Whirlpool.'

'So, this Island never exists?' asked Ootori with a scared tone in his voice.

'But…if the Island never exists…how do you explain the mermaid and her pet? And Captain Jirou said he saw it in TeniMap right?' doubt Shishido.

'Wait, there's more,' said Lord Oshitari as he began reading the other paragraphs.

'It's been told that there are many ways to lure these ships into the Deadly Whirlpool. The most common one is by placing a mermaid in distress as the bait to lure the merchants into the deadly whirlpool. Most of the victim didn't realize this until it's too late. If you're unfortunate enough to encounter this, you should first change direction of your voyage,' he read.

'What are we waiting for, change the direction!' edict Prince Atobe. Seeing that Captain Jirou was unconscious, Shishido took over the helm and began changing direction, but it seems a bit too late, for there was a sudden raging storm behind them, so rough and so violent, and it came nearer, closer inch by inch, until Hyoutei Sailor was swallowed into it.

He golden ray burst through the tiny holes from the coconut leaves roof, firing gently at Hiyoshi. He opened his eyes, awaken from his dreamless sleep. He got out of the 'tent' that doesn't really resemble one. Prince Atobe was walking along the beach; Ootori was holding something that looks like a spear with a barrel on his side, probably fishing. Early in the morning, Lord Oshitari and Prince Gakuto had gone into the woods to find some forest fruits that can be eaten. Hiyoshi made his way to Ootori when all of sudden Shishido appeared from the forest.

'Ne, Hiyoshi! Look at this!' he said in a happy tone. Following Shishido from behind was Kabaji with a dead deer on his shoulders.

'We're lucky today. If it was not for me, I, Shishido the Great who uses his dexterity in the usage of his hunting skill...' and there Shishido goes on and on babbling about his hunting dexterity. Seems like Prince Atobe' virus is spreading, no?

'…right, Kabaji?'

'Usu,'

Awhile later, Lord Oshitari and Prince Gakuto return back with a feast of forest fruits set on a huge leaf. They all then gathered near their 'tent' of woods and coconut leaves, near the campfire with the fire dancing with the wind movement. Prince Atobe still look as calm as ever although they had been stuck here for 4 days. Shishido played with his hair (it was long that time) while Lord Oshitari and Prince Gakuto were arranging the fruits neatly. Ootori came joining them after a moment with basket full of fresh fishes. Kabaji sat silently beside Prince Atobe. Prince Atobe scanned his surroundings before realizing something.

'Where's Captain Jirou, ahhh?'

Everyone looked at each other with a concern look on each face.

'Kabaji,' said prince Atobe.

'Usu,'

Captain Jirou Searching Operation is on. Kabaji and Prince Atobe went into the woods, Lord Oshitari, Prince Gakuto and Ootori went on finding him at the dangerous rocky cliffs nearby while Hiyoshi and Shishido went on the high land in hope to find him.

Dark clouds marched its way to the Island. Strong wind gusted. After a whole day of searching high and lows, they came to a dead end. Droplets of rain came pouring down like needles being shot through the skin. There was an old hut nearby so they ran there for shelter. The hut was so old that there were leaks on its roof, the floor is missing some woods, and it smell just awful. As all of them were lost in each' thinking, a loud clinking noise was heard, which brought them back to the real situation immediately.

A few of weird masked people garbed in even weirder costume, holding spears emerged from the other side of the hut. They let out a unison scream and made their way out of the hut only to find there was even larger number of weird man outside. The yellow-bellied Prince Gakuto made a run of his life but he was stopped by one of the weirdo. The man that Prince Gakuto hit holds the Prince' hands firmly, and began speaking in a strange language. The adventurers understood nothing of this, of course, but the man' tone was firm and stern. He then gestured one of the assistant to hold Prince Gakuto and that's when the adventurers saw something. The necklaces, their bracelet, were all made from bones…and there was a skull hanging from the inside of their fur jacket.

'They're CANNIBALS!!!' screamed Prince Gakuto helplessly. The assistant that holds Prince Gakuto was shocked and he accidentally released prince Gakuto from his hold. Kabaji stepped forward to Prince Gakuto in order to save the prince although he knew it might costs him his life (oh…how brave is Kabaji here?) but he was stopped and being pushed so roughly that he fell and hit the coconut tree trunk. Because of it was Kabaji who crashed into the trunk, the coconuts from the tree fell, and bear in your mind; there were lots of coconuts. Seems like Kabaji is a clever Guard as he tossed and threw the coconut directly at each of the weird-garbed men, and one by one do they fell unconscious to the ground.

Everyone sighed in relief and went to thanks Kabaji. Lord Oshitari was leaning against the coconut tree when he suddenly found himself kissing the ground in a split second. Everyone turned to look at him and…

'CAPTAIN JIROU!!!' screamed everyone.

'…so for all this time he slept right on the tree while us were all facing death just now? ' said Hiyoshi. Captain Jirou opened his eyes slowly, confused. Receiving no answer or remark, he fell asleep again.

'JIROU!!!' yelled Shishido.

Evening practice was over and the regulars were changing back into their school uniforms but there Jirou was, sleeping on the club rooms' bench with a random 'The Adventurers and The Coconut Tree' story book covering his face.

Outside the club room, a familiar voice was heard.

'Ore-sama is sure he puts the book in his bag. Now, where could the book go?'

But Jirou was still there, sleeping without a care of the world with a small package wrapped in purple wrapping paper in his hand.

OWARI

(A/N; yes…it's done. The chief of the weirdo are Sanada. Now, I can sit and imagine this story in chibi episode…sorry if it's not nice. I'm still learning. Yesterday I just noticed that I can speak in 9 languages and it's confusing me…)