After the crew of the Boija made their way from Haruhi's home town, they headed to /Majo Igirisu/ where they met the merchant sailors, Mitskuni and Takashi. While on the island, they came across a crumbling palace, where they found a treasure belonging to a witch named Ayanokouji. After being chased down and saved by the nobleman's son, Tamaki, and his charms, they met up with Kaoru Hitachiin. The boy's twin brother, Hikaru, was transformed into a cat for his insult. Now they've set out on another adventure and moved on in their search for true freedom!

Chapter Six
Chimei-Tekina Kage No O O Mukaeru! [1]

"You have to dream so you can get up in the morning."

-Billy Wilder

Haruhi leaned over the railing, staring out at the sparkling sea. Her carmel brown eyes were dull with boredom, the total opposite of Kaoru's. The brunette was beginning to regret stopping for him.

"Ha-ru-hi~!" he sang, sliding up next to her. "Whatcha doin'?" Hikaru brushed up against her legs, grinning. Well, as much as a cat can grin.

"What do you want?" she asked in a monotone.

"We're bored," Kaoru said, lacing his fingers behind his head and leaning his back against the railing. "Entertain us."

"No,"

"What's wrong with you!" Tamaki yelled, tossing Kaoru across the ship. "How dare you try to demean this wonderful lady!"

"Senpai," Haruhi said through gritted teeth. "What were you told about throwing people?"

"Don't do it," the blond said fearfully, taking a few steps back as he poked his index fingers together.

"Correct," she nodded, still gritting her teeth. "Now -"

"Tamaki! I told you to stop throwing him!" Ritsu yelled, looking very intimidating with his sharp looks. Tamaki screamed, terrified tears appearing in the corners of his violet eyes.

"I'm sorry!" he wailed, running to the mainmast and curling up in the fetal position. An aura of gloom settled over him, causing the captain and his pretty first mate to sweatdrop.

"Why does Tama-chan do that?" Mitskuni, the navigator and former merchant sailor, asked.

"Because he's an idiot," Kaoru muttered, approaching as he rubbed his head.

"I am not!" Tamaki shouted, leaping up and into Kaoru's face. Hikaru hissed at him, jumping onto his brother's head and swiping at the blond with extended claws. "GAAAAAH!" YOUR BROTHER'S A MONSTER!"

"Don't insult Hikaru you jerk!" the smaller red head yelled.

"He's a cat!"

"So? You're an idiot with a king-complex!"

"How dare you, you pervert!"

"Pervert? Where do you get off calling me a pervert?"

"You told Haruhi to entertain you!"

"Because I was bored! And I didn't mean it that way!"

"Liar!"

"Don't touch me!"

BAM! Tamaki tossed him onto the other side of the ship.

Whack! Ritsu clubbed him on the head with the butt of his sword, a tick going off in his temple.

"Idiots," he grumbled. "Both of 'em."

"Here," Haruhi said, handing him a lenght of rope.

"Thanks," he stood up, rolling the unconcious boy belowdecks. "Oi! Takashi!"

Takashi, the weapons master, Mitskuni's cousin and another former merchant sailor, stuck his head out of the hold.

"Ah," he said, dark grey eyes landing on Tamaki. It was an unspoken agreement that Tamaki was dangerous to himself and those around him at times, so he needed to he tied to a barrel below decks. Takashi, being a man of few words, was perfectly fine with the arrangement. The three sword wielder picked the blond and the rope up and carried them below.

"Land ahead!" came a childish voice from the crow's nest.

Ritsu pulled out a telescope and peered through it.

"Full sail ahead!" he ordered, putting the glass away. Lower the main sail and let's go in slow. We've got time. Haruhi!" he turned to the first mate. "Make a list of what we need and we'll get what we can on the island. We're gonna be leaving Tamaki here. Write a note and pin it in front of him so he won't freak out and destroy the ship. Kaoru, gather up the canteens and secure the cargo. When you're done with that, go help Takashi and Mitskuni."

"Aye, aye, sir!" everyone except for Tamaki (who was unconcious) and Hikaru (who was a cat) cried, saluting the commanding red head. They scrambled around, performing their duties as Ritsu once more pulled his telescope out.

"Mitskuni," he asked, spotting a glint of light off of something in the tree line, which disappeared before he could look closer. "What exactly is this island called?"

"The map says it's Yumenoshima." Ritsu smirked.

"The Island of Dreams, huh?" he took the wheel, a glint in his eye. "Should be interesting."

A/N: Sneak peak of the next chapter to all those who can tell me who else uses three sword style!

- MinusOne - thanks for the review! Ayanokouji does make a nice crazy lady, doesn't she?

Next Chapter: As they explore the island, the mysterious glint returns, and two members of the crew go missing! And just what will happen when Tamaki wakes up? Find out next time!