Story by me.
Proofreading and editing by SeverinadeStrango
Enjoy.
The raft creaked as it set sail for the island across the skyway. According to Ahab, his son was last seen at Rapa Nui, making trade deals with the tribe, and that was the only clue they had. Isabel didn't really care about finding Norville or going into Gullet, instead she only wanted to find Ratbeard so he could answer for what he had done. They were all a family, Ratbeard had taken that all away. She needed answers, she needed to find Ratbeard.
"Izzy, careful, those Water Moles don't look friendly!" Lasko warned as their ships soon began to block the way.
"What?" She gasped, snapping out of her daze as she began turning the wheel to try to swerve past the ships, focusing on the island.
"Hold on, everyone!" She shouted as their raft slammed into the dock, splinters flying.
Isabel Quinn moaned as she'd picked herself up from the floor and began rubbing the back of her neck. The blond then began looking for her hat, which was presented by the golden scorpion, Goldy. The pet then crawled up to her shoulder and rested there.
"Thanks, Goldy. Is everyone okay?" Isabel wondered as the crew recovered from the pain of the collision.
"Been... better Captain..." Bonnie moaned as Egg Shen and Lasko got up as well.
"Not my best docking, but at least everyone is alive." The female pirate sighed. She'd cracked her neck a bit getting the crick out of her spine.
"Let's hope the rough ride here was worth it because it seems that our raft is a bit damaged." Emmett pointed out as the ship was worse for wear.
"We'll look for a carpenter in village that can help and ask for Norville." Egg Shen reminded as he and the others got off the boat.
"If the feathered one still lives." Itzen Kaan commented, as he was unsure of the water mole's ways.
"The Nui aren't like that. They're the most peaceful tribe in this world. I'm sure he'll be fine with them." Lasko reminded.
"Yeah, I remember the Nui, Ratbeard used to take me there when he'd wanted to trade for something. Ratbeard..." Isabel muttered as the memories of both the tribe and the crew came back, causing Lasko to look back at her.
"Izzy, are you okay?" The rat pirate wondered as he'd patted her on the shoulder.
"Yeah, I'll be fine. Let's just go."
So do you think you can repair our ship?" Isabel wondered as she'd talked to the carpenter.
"Yes, a few scratches will be quite easy to undo. It shall take a couple of minutes though." The Water mole replied as he'd got to work.
"Thanks old bean, and we are terribly sorry about the boat!" The otter shouted as Isabel, Egg Shen, Bonnie Anne, Lasko, and Itzen Kaan left.
The Marchioness and Goldy stayed behind to keep an eye on the ship so the crew could speak with the chief.
"Welcome, riders of the wind. How can we assist you to- Isabel!" The shaman greeted as he'd went up to hug her.
"Hello, Chief Omurtu. It's good to see you again." She grinned and hugged the water mole back.
"I am happy to see that your heart isn't tainted by greed like Ratbeard." The shaman sighed as it caused the girl to shoot up.
"Wait, you saw Ratbeard?" Isabel gasped.
"Where did that dirty rat go?" Emmett questioned.
"I do not know but know of treason. He was once a friend of our tribe until he stole sacred feathers from us and gave it to our sworn enemy-."
"He made a deal with the Waponi Wu?!" Isabel exclaimed as her voice was filled with anger.
"I fear he did."
"Who are the Waponi Wu?" Egg Shen wondered to Lasko.
"They are the violent water moles that attacked us. They are extremely dangerous and are not to be trusted in the slightest." Lasko explained.
"Yes, they worshiped evil fire god and forget about ancestors. We need your help. Our brother, Nanu Nanu was taken by the Waponi Wu. Please rescue him from their tortures." The shaman pleaded.
"Chief Omurtu, as much as we want to help - " Bonnie began.
"We'll do it." Isabel agreed.
"What?"
Everyone turned to the young female pirate in confusion.
"We'll find Nanu Nanu."
The raft sailed into the skyways in search of the ship that took Nanu Nanu.
"Izzy-san, why are you so suddenly insisted of finding Nanu Nanu? I mean, it is good that you wish to help him but – " Egg Shen wondered.
"I need to have a little chat with the Waponi Wu." The Quinn girl said.
Isabel sensed Egg's panic and assured him she was not going to do anything crazy. They soon found the ship of the imprisoned Nanu Nanu and began to engage in broadside combat. After causing enough damage to the ship, the Golden Scorpions soon boarded and began to fight.
The crew managed to free Nanu Nanu and knocked out all of the water moles, except one.
Isabel picked him up from his necklace and pinned him to the mast.
"Alright, this is a message for Ratbeard. Tell him that Isabel is looking for him and wants answers. Understand?" Isabel demanded as the mole nodded his head.
The mole backed into the corner as the crew began to loot. Isabel noticed the look Egg Shen gave as she set course back to the village.
"Thank you for your bravery. Now the Waponi Wu dare not enter our shores again." The Chief said, giving her a potion as Nanu Nanu stepped forward.
"As a token of gratitude, I wish to join your crew." Nanu Nanu requested as the captain agreed.
"Welcome aboard, Nanu Nanu." She welcomed as she'd turned to the chief.
"Chief, we are looking for Norville."
