The Quest for Romance: The Hunt for the Lashkeel

[BrookSkimmer]

OOC: Feel free to make posts about your characters from the Rusty Scallop coming aboard the Freebeasts. After the Rusty Scallop has dropped off the crew, Grimly may or may not hang around with his ship.

BIC:

Brielle smiled as Cooper tried to get over the fact that she had kissed him. He knew she liked him, so this was just to show him her feelings. She knew he could be a great leader, he just needed to believe in himself. The shecat would help him to this point in any way she could.

Mebbe Cap'n Buckler could lead 'em.  'E's a cap'n, after all!

She chuckled and stood close to him. "He could lead them, but he doesn't have the heart for this that you do. We both hate that dark vessel and her crew. Especially captain Brinewater. It must be you that rallies our cause. Captain Buckler is with us on this, but you need to lead Cooper." She squeezed his paws tight. "I know you can!"
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If it's alright wi' ye, I'd like to 'elp.  I don't want to fight.  I'd rather 'eal.

Acorn smiled at the otter. "I think that would be alright." She turned to Stella. "What do you think friend?"
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Rikkendo was listening to the conversation between the two wildcats. He was more than willing to follow Cooper but he kept quite as Brielle spoke to him. The would be warrior waited for his new leader to rally the crew to battle.
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Grimly plied the tiller of the Rusty Scallop. They were coming alongside of the Freebeasts. The small old water rat was feeling quite good after his days at sea with the Redwall crew. He called out to the crew of the Freebeasts.

"Ahoy!" He leaned over the railing. "Toss us a line will you!" The Rusty Scallop had met up with the Freebeasts!

[Paradox]

Should we sent up a sick bay below decks? I saw some canvas we could use to make covers for beds. And, maybe we should get some medicines ready too?

Listening intently upon Acorn's suggestions, Stella nodded. "Great idea, Acorn! But don't turn the canvas bedding into hammocks, because if something goes wrong with a patient while he's in there, it will be very hard for me to treat whatever's ailing him. I'm also going to need a large and flat wooden table or board of some sort. That will be used as our operating table for the really bad ones."

She reached for her large haversack strung around her waist, unbuttoning the top flap as she pawed around inside, looking at all the herbs and cloth within. With a satisfied nod, she closed it up and looked back at the others.

"I have enough supplies to treat around twelve beasts with just about any manner of wounds. I really do hope somebody has more... " The chipmunk maid held her paws together nervously. What if there wasn't enough to go around??

If it's alright wi' ye, I'd like to 'elp.  I don't want to fight.  I'd rather 'eal.

The timid doctor turned to face the blue eyed Tempest, and smiled. At least she had two pairs of helping paws!
Not only that, but this otter was alot bigger and stronger than Stella was, too. Clearing her throat, the chipmunk began to speak in her soft voice.

"Thank you, Tempest. You can help us set up the sick bay.. I do realize that you don't want to fight, but you're much stronger than we are. Could you protect us if somebeast got in?"

[Mattio]

ooc: i just got accepted i am a hare thtas a slave.

Birata enjoyed being with the slaves, hearing them beg for mercy and groan in pain as the slave master, an old(for sea travel) ferret, crack the whip. And the new slave, Elay, cursed in her strange language and flinched whenever the whip came over her back, "Embleer elli." ([darn] enemy.) She would always mutter.

It do Birata good to see she was fitting in so well.

The weasel aide came down the hatch and saluted to Birata, "Cap'n Brinewater wishes t'see ye, sir." He said the last word with a hint of contempt that, thankfully for the weasel, Birata didn't catch. He nodded, "Go up to the riggings and keep an eye on the other ships." He ordered. Birata went to the ladder, slipped a bit in the water that had splashed in from the portholes, and climbed out. He, this time, knocked on the door before entering.

Chap your hurting the poor chappess can't ya just leave 'er alone. 'Ere  I 'ave an idea mate. How do ya feel 'bout giving me that rope so i can hit ya, wot ,wot.

[W0NWILL]

OOC: Please use " and " when your character is speaking, it gets confusing if you don't. Also try to add what you character is doing. I don't even know your character's name. Just some advice to make you a better roleplayer.

BIC: "Shuttup!" The ferret flicked the whip at the hare. He turned and berated some other slaves further towards the back. Elay craned her neck to look at the hare behind her and spoke the coarse language of northern rabbits, "Nahl-nyt val, A naylif." (I never need help, hare) She spoke firmly, her eyes narrowed, giving the hare no place to protest, if he could understand her. She turned back to the oar and muttered, "Layth geh mol embleer tuhl A. Fu hraeth, Bral'eth hral etheth." (I will get out stinking problem. After all, rabbit underground, rabbit safe and sound.)

Birata nodded, "How many should go aboard, or should we let 'em come to us?" he asked. He was just noticing the attractiveness of Raven's black fur, how the pirate garbs fit her perfectly... Stop! She's my captain!

[Mattio]

Ooc:alright I'll try btw I'm Mattio


"Ow, chap ye hurtin' me.Lay it off on that whip, wot."

[BrookSkimmer]

OOC: Welcome Mattio! It will be good to have another person playing a slave.

BIC:

Raven noticed Birata looking at her oddly. She held his gaze for just a moment but then he stopped looking. Perhaps he liked her too? She shook her head to rid it of such thoughts. They were about to head into battle her and she as swooning over some deck hand. Well, he was more than a deck hand, she had promoted him to first mate herself. He deserved the rank. He was capable, good to giving orders, and attractive... She busied herself with some charts and spoke in response to the question.

"Tell the crew to move us in the direction of the other ship. I want to take it as a prize and the crew as slaves. We will board the ship with two thirds our crew, slaughter those who resist and take the rest on board the Lashkeel as slaves."

She looked up for a moment. Her eyes meeting Birata's in a long gaze. Then they narrowed and she ordered him. "Get to it! There's slaves to catch!"

[Leatho Shellhound]

OOC:I'm sorry guys, I've been bissy and forgot about this it will take some time till I have read the past posts.

[BrookSkimmer]

The Lashkeel was now on a direct course with the Freebeasts. Captain Brinewater stood at the helm of her ship, gauging the distance until the ships would meet. All around the crew was preparing for battle. Weapons were being drawn and sharpened.

"We'll take them easy." the black otter muttered to herself. "We'll more than make up for loosing those blasted wild cats." Raven drew her cutlass and watched the sunlight play in the blade. "once we take these slaves we'll pile sails on to the island. Then Birata and I will take the treasure. The two of us can rule this part of the sea together." She chuckled at the thought and then looked around.

"First Mate Birata! Put the slaves under guard and prepare to cross blades!
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Brielle looked around her. There were plenty of beasts willing to fight with them. if only Cooper would step up to the challenge and be the leader she knew he could be!

Rikkendo stood nearby, continuing to wait for orders.
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Acorn had gone below deck. She was spreading clean linen over a few tables.

"Will this be good enough Stella?" The young squirrel looked to the chipmunk with bright eyes.

[Rainshadow]

  Cooper shuddered at the thought of leading anybeast.  He wasn't a leader, yet Brielle thought him to be one.  Why?  He decided right then and there to ask her.  "Why do ye think I'm a leader?  I ain't, an' I sure don't wanna try to be one."

  Avalanche had already boarded the Freebeasts, and he was trying to figure out who was in charge.  He also wanted to know where Tempest was, but that could wait.  He saw beasts that he knew, so he was sure that Tempest was on the ship.
  Avalanche's gaze fell on two wildcats that were in a conversation.  He gasped.  Wildcats were supposed to be among the fiercest of the vermin, and there were two on board?  He walked up to them, trying to not look frightened and shocked.
  "Er, 'scuse me, but 'o's in charge 'ere?"

[BrookSkimmer]

@Mattio: Sure, you can have cuffs around your feet. I roved your post because all OOC posts don't belong here... they belong in the OOC thread for this topic.

BIC:

Why do ye think I'm a leader?  I ain't, an' I sure don't wanna try to be one.

Brielle took Cooper's paws again. She looked into his eyes and spoke softly.

"You not wanting to be a leader is exactly why you need to lead us. You have everything you need to lead this group to victory. Plus, you have me."

The shecat looked out to sea, noting the advancement of the Lashkeel.

"I know everybeast aboard will willing follow you. There is more to you than you know Cooper."

[Mattio]

Ooc oh ok


Mattio saw a sail in the distancegreat now I'm going to never get back Mattio slumped down sadly.

[Rainshadow]

  Cooper sighed and closed his eyes, hanging his head.  Then he felt Brielle's paws grasp his, and something snapped inside him.  He opened his eyes, pulling up his head to look into the eyes of the beautiful shecat.
 "I'll do it," he said, a shiver running down his spine.  Not a shiver of fear, but rather of excitement.  He didn't know why he was experiencing this emotion, but he didn't try to stop the feeling.
 Gently letting go of Brielle's soft paws, Cooper ran to the mast, climbing it to stand slightly above every other beast.  "Lissen!" he shouted, his voice reaching to the entire ship.  "Ye all may not know me well, but Brielle an' I were once workers aboard the Lashkeel.  That ship is full o' ruthless killers an' an 'orrible captain, but they don't 'ave wot we 'ave.  We 'ave 'ope, an' we 'ave brains."
 Cooper grinned, winking at Brielle.  "Now," he continued, "there be a large number o' slaves aboard that evil vessel, slaves that shouldn't be livin' under the tyranny o' Cap'n Raven.  I'll be goin' after the ship to free those beasts, an' I'd sure love it if'n you all'd join me."
 He grimaced to himself.  He'd never been very good at speaking in public, much less giving an encouraging pep talk.  Hopefully his attempt at a speech would be worth it.

 Avalanche had been standing on the deck, listening and watching Cooper deliver his speech.  As soon as the wildcat had finished, the otter climbed onto a barrel, raising his spear high in the air.  "I'll fight under ye, Cooper."
 Tempest looked to Avalanche, who stood not far from her.  She admired his courage, giving a small smile, which he caught.  He offered a faint smile in return, which made the pretty ottermaid blush.

  Cooper breathed a sigh of relief, looking at the otter.  "Thankee.  Will anyone else follow me?"

[Tiria Wildlough]

Leisa stepped forward. 'I'll follow you, Cooper!' she called out. 'I might not know any of you very well, but I'm not going to stand by and let some vermin get away with their crimes.'
'I'll . . . I'll follow you too, Cooper.' Tia added nervously. She gulped.

[W0NWILL]

Phillim, who was still in the rigging, looked down at Cooper, then, unexpectedly, she stood up shakily, "Up north, we lived in constant fear that vermin would come through our towns, killing all in their path. They often came through, in large bands and killed innocents. My uncle Aticaus died at one of these raids. He was killed by a cat." She paused and smiled thinly, "You're all mad, siding with Cooper." She climbed down until she was level with the wildcat and looked him in the eye, "I will fight alongside you. We are bound by a common purpose." She drew her knife. She was ready.

[Rainshadow]

  Cooper nodded to each of them in turn, barely able to speak the word, "Thankee."  He was beginning to be overwhelmed with the fear of fighting Captain Raven Brinewater, but he knew that he couldn't step down now.  It was too late to turn back.