Orleander

"Kaito? Whur are ya?" saaid Tao, walking into the hallway and looking for Kaito, drink in hand. Taking a gulp, he walked on through the hallway until he found the two. "Hey guys!" Lumping to them, he offered Kaito a drink.

The Orleander

Kaito smiled at what Okimi said. "I dont have anything against the fire nation, its the Fire Nation, along with everywhere else that has something against me. And I really want you in my crew, so Ill never ask you to leave." He layed his head on the wall, staring at the ceiling.

Tao stumbled into the hall, he was obviously tipsy. Kaito thought his insane blabbering was annoying. He denied the drink, but took the alchohol away from Tao. Kaito didn't like the idea of his crew getting drunk. "Why don't you take a seat Tao?" he said with a caring tone, and a raised brow.

The Orleander

Okimi smiled as he said he never kick her off. She loved the idea of being a pirate it was so cool to her. And she couldn't imagine going back to where she came from. Actually she couldn't go back to where she came from. She had commited a treason and her life is probably being hunted for...

Okimi let out a gasp as Tao walked down the hallway in such in odd way,. "Oh my is okay is that bottle have poisin in it?" She said seeing the way he was acting. She never saw someone act drunk before so she never knew the signs so she clearly thought he had been hurt or was sick. She walked over to Tao, "Do as he says he can help you"

The Orleander

Kaito took another look at the drunken Tao, and sighed. He expected at least one drunkard, but he didn't expect it to be Tao. He stood up and handed Tao the alchohol, "Do what you want," Kaito walked pasted Tao with a yawn, "just make sure your sober by dawn." With that he turned the corner and made his way to the Captain's Quarters.

Chang nodded slightly and made a sweeping motion.

"Done. I I did not wish to take your position so to make you feel comfertable you can take whomever you want."

He says. His voice was smooth obviously the Charisma that he used to get people to listen was showing through. IF he was telling the truth that he didn't care that would be amazing.

Chang picked up some bread and took a bite as he sat down. He always did prefer bread over everything else he ate. He'd heard somewhere that "Man should not eat just bread alone," but that didn't stop him. Chang held no smile as he looked at Tze. He was putting on one of his best acts of how sorry he was for taking someone's position. The act was nearly impossiable to see through and the man seemed to be genuine. But in truth he wasn't. He was proud that now he Outranked the captain on their own ship... or what had been their ship.

((OOC: When I re-read this I barely understand so a quick summary is: He's secretly celebrating he took Tze's positon.))

OOC: I got that impression a while ago =P

Azulon

Tze smiled and bowed to General Li “Thank you sir” , replied Tze as he stood up from his seat, and straightened out his armor. He glanced out the window and noticed that the sun was setting. Tze quickly pulled out his bag and started to pack what few belongings he had with him. “I’m sorry General, but I’m afraid I must be leaving now. I want to find this… pirate… as soon as possible” , sneered Tze as he reached into the drawer and pulled out the scroll from the High Command. Tze’s hand tensed around it, as he quickly stuffed it under is chest plate.
Tze turned to face General Li. “It was an honor to meet you General; I wish I could stay and talk, but I have a pirate to skin” , sneered Tze as he bowed deeply to General Li and departed from the room with his equipment. Tze silently mocked the general as he walked out of the door. His condescension is amazing , thought Yi as he closed the door behind him.

Tze walked down the hallway towards the main deck when he into Captain Chou. ” I guess this is goodbye then sir” , said the XO, with a touch of disagreement in his voice. Tze let out a serious chuckle and grinned at Captain Chou. “Get your stuff, you’re my XO and you’re coming with me with kill this pirate” , replied Tze as he walked out to the deck. “Oh and there’s a sailor here that is a brilliant musician, find him and tell him to come along” , added Tze as he walked through the entrance.

The sun was nearly gone and night filled the air. The deck was well lit by several guide lights, it was beautiful. Tze took a deep breath. A cold breeze blew across the deck, causing Tze to see his own breath. Tze heard a loud reptillic growl as his mongoose dragon was brought on deck. Tze walked over to it and rubbed the back of its neck. It let out a growl in approval. Tze placed his bag on its saddle and walked it towards the gangplank connecting the Azulon and The Decimator. Captain Chou came running up behind Tze, carrying his equipment bag followed closely by the sailor carrying his bufflebag and instrument case. Tze turned his head and grinned at Captain Chou and proceeded to cross the gangplank towards The Decimator.

The Decimator

The three man group walked across the deck. Tze handed his mongoose dragon over to a young officer and grabbed his pack and walked towards the bridge, the sailor and Captain Chou followed. A couple officers led Captain Chou and the sailor to their rooms. Another lead Tze to his room. Tze opened the door and walked into his room, dropping his dropped his gear on the bed; just as he suspected... it was smaller. Tze didn’t care, he wanted to find this pirate and take his revenge. Tze sat behind the small desk and pulled out the scroll. A few minutes later, Chou came in. “Are you ok sir? Something seems to be bothering you” , asked Chou as he remained at the door.
Tze glared at him with cold heartless eyes. “Tell the bridge to break away from the Azulon, and proceed east, bearing 096. Send a hawk to the three closest ships, tell them to mark our bearing and follow” , ordered Tze, as he got up and started to unpack his few belongings. Chou nodded and turned to leave, only to be stopped by Tze. “When you are through with that, find the sailor we brought over and meet me here in my room” , added Tze, keeping a level tone. Chou turned and walked away.

Tze finished unpacking, and walked back to his desk. He felt the ship slowly lurch away and the engines revving up. He stared at the scroll, shooting evil looks through its core. Just get it over with, thought Tze as he grabbed the scroll and broke open the seal. Tze slowly unrolled the message and began to read. Tze let out a sigh and fell back into his chair. He threw the scroll on the table and turned to face the window. Silently he chucked to himself. Tze continued to stare out the window until Chou and the sailor entered.

Tze turned around in the chair and motioned for Chou and the musician to sit down. Tze nodded at the musician and turned back to Chou. The musician pulled out his Morin Khur and began to play Tze’s favorite melody.
Tze tossed the letter to Chou to read. Tze stood up and walked to the window, as Chou started to read.
“I’m reminded of a story about a man named Jin Lou. He was a top advisor to the Emperor of a kingdom. He worked diligently for the emperor, never having as much as a blemish on his record. Soon there was a scandal. Jin Lou fell out of grace with emperor and was blinded and imprisoned for the remainder of his life” , started Tze alluding to an analogy with himself.
“Well at least it’s only a personal reprimand. It’s not official in any way” , replied Chou as he read the bad news from the letter. Tze chuckled to himself. “Keep reading” , urged Tze, walking over to a small wet bar and pouring three drinks. He handed one to Chou, and sat one next to the musician. Tze went back to his chair and leaned back, taking a long sip of his drink.

A confused look appeared on Chou’s face. “Sir... I don’t understand any of this… none of this makes sense” , confessed Chou as he handed the scroll back to Tze. Tze ignored Chou’s comment and closed his eyes, waving his hand in time with the soft bittersweet music.
“How did you like General Li? , asked Tze, purposely pushing back the question Chou asked.
“he seemed like a caring, understandable man. What does that have to do with this message? , countered Chou, wanting an answer to his question. Tze let out a muffled laugh.

“Understanding people like General Li, will give you insight to what the letter says” , replied Tze, toying with the Captain. “A man of General Li’s position only needs to answer to the Admiralty. What he fails to realize, or chooses not to realize, is that the Admiralty is controlled by the High Command. I answer directly to the high command. So while General Li might outrank me, my clout is higher than his will ever reach. That’s why I only got a personal reprimand; any other officer would be removed from the mission. And the High Command knows better than to mess with me” , replied Tze as he finished his drink.
“I take it you know where all the bodies are buried” , replied Chou, now starting to realize what was going on. Tze grinned and clapped his hands silently. “Not only do I know where they are buried, I’m the one that buried them” , replied Tze with a sadistic grin on his face. “While General Li thinks he has won, I’m already one step ahead of him.”

“So we are still going to pursue this pirate ship, and follow these new orders from High Command? , asked Chou curiously. Tze finished his drink. “Oh, most definitely. I will not let a miserable pirate be the downfall of my career. By the end of this season, I will be dining on his liver!” , sneered Tze, a cold chill ran down Chou back as he thought about what Tze said. The feeling was only amplified when the musician reached the crescendo of the song.

The Decimator

Chou stared blankly at Tze. “So what’s out course of action? The orders given to us by General Li seem to interfere with the orders from High Command. , pointed out Chou, as he leaned forward in his chair. Tze grinned and nodded back to Chou

“We have to be tactical and very discrete about it” , started Tze, as he motioned for the musician to play louder. Slowly, the volume of the playing got louder, and Tze leaned over the desk towards Chou. “Everything concerning the orders from High Command are to be discussed in here only, with the musician present. I suspect that the crew on this ship, and as well as the others are more loyal to General Li then the Fire Nation” , replied Tze quietly. Chou shot tze a shocked look.
“Do you actually thin General Li will seep to that level, just to spite you, and claim the reward?!” . Tze sat back in his chair and laughed quietly.
“Welcome to the world of politics and warfare. General Li is like all the other Generals I have encountered. They all crave power. It’s like a blood lust to them. They will lie, cheat, and betray their own allegiance to get more power” , replied Tze is a disgusted tone.

“I don’t need some stupid rank to prove my superiority. Let General Li think what he thinks. I have personally killed Generals and Admirals that the High Command thought were too powerful, and General Li is starting to reach that level. The high Command doesn’t like power hungry Generals and Admirals that could prove to be a threat to the security of the Fire Nation” , informed Tze, as he refilled his drink, and sat the bottle on the table.
“For now we will proceed on the General’s orders. Keep our bearing 096. Once we reach the coast of the Earth Kingdom, we will implement the new orders” , informed Tze as he stood up and walked towards the musician. Chou nodded and walked out the door, closing it behind him.

Tze closed his eyes and moved his hand in rhythm with the music. “More feeling” , requested Tze. The musician nodded and slowed the tempo.

The Orleander

Okimi looked at Kaito, "Why would you give him that!? Its poisened!"She said snatched the bottle and broke it. Her true ignorince showing through. She turned to Tao, "No more poision!" Okimi said as she turned on her heels and walked down the corridor after Kaito.

"Kaito!" Okimi yelled after him. She ran in front of him and rocked on her feet. "Thanks for letting me stay..." She said and gave him a hug, "And thanks for understanding me..." Okimi said and let go of him.