Actually that behind the scenes story fits in well with what should happen. And by screech do you mean like the redeads from LoZ: Wind Waker?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPMRPyZfftA&feature=related
Skol: I KNOW YOU'RE OUT THERE DUREO! I SWEAR IF YOU EVEN THINK ABOUT TAKING THESE SLIME'S HEARTS', YOU WILL BE SEND INTO A SWIRLING VORTEX OF NIGHTMARISH DOOM!
"OOOOOh shiny shiny began Dureo eyeing the slimes jewels, he ran towards him with his arms outstretched. He moved to fast to be caught. He made it to the slimes...and ran right past them to a small piece of gold nearby. "This'll help my...whatre you all staring at...oh you thought I'd actually take the life of an innocent slime to get treasure, shame on you skull boy and...half shiny metal man. Ive got big plans for all the gold I'm collecting, something that'll help with Rikko when the time comes. Ciao"
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TA - 15 Pirates of the Jolly Bay
"AHHHHH!! that was a refreshing drink" Rikko said as they awoke from the Inn. No one had even attempted to assassinate them overnight due to the fact the town was full of wanted men and women who look out for each other, killing any bounty hunters who came into the bay. "...strange dream" He began to yawn but Mir'la shoved a pillow in his face as he did, it kept the moan quiet though it could be heard and sent shivers down every ones back but didnt freeze them in place.
"Y-you need to learn to control that!" yelled Exca while picking up her books. "now lets see if we can find a boat or ship to take us to the other side of that large, heavily guarded ridge" she pointed out a window, a large nearly 90 degree angle. Very tiny dots were temple knight flags billowing very far away.
They left the Inn and headed to the harbor, unaware of the temple knight warriors following them from behind. The rogues and pirates in the area were giving them dirty looks, some even unsheathing their weapons and creeping towards them.
"Block their path" yelled one, They're after them." The old scarred rogue pointed to the groups wanted poster, the other rogues listened and formed a human barricade. By this time the group had heard and saw and were running towards the harbor.
"I dont see any boats 'round here we can use yall." said Tava looking around at the boats. She seemed to be enjoying this thrill of being chased and wanted.
"Aye mates, you wanted too?" came a low grumbling voice nearby. The group turned to see a very tough looking, old pirate Captain. He had a long scraggly, gray, full beard (complete with sideburns, scars littered his face and visible arms, a few of his fingers were missing, and a large black pipe in his mouth. He wore thick blue and red jacket with a white shirt underneath. When he smiled several of his teeth were short, knife like razors, each tinted a different color. (Green, pink, un-tinted, and blue)
"I'll be happy to let you and your...ladies on to my ship, WHAT'DYA SAY BOYS!" he yelled towards his boat. A crew of ruffians yelled and cheered on the deck. "hehe guess thats a yes. Welcome aboard, Im Captain Bladetooth...umm whos that behind you." Everyone turned around. There was a tall robed man behind them, most of his features were covered by his heavy, gray robes.
"..." the man was silent. Bladetooth nodded.
"well if youre looking for a ship, I'll take you wherever, you all better pay." he grinned and was staring more at the girls than anything else. "Or...there are other negotiations". Exca pulled a large satchel of gold off of Rockefellers back and handed it to the captain. He slapped her ass as she passed by.
"Touch me like that again and I will trap you in a nightmare so horrifying youll never want to sleep again when you wake!" she yelled as she walked up the boat. Kracila stuck her tongue out at him while sitting on excas shoulders.
"Ohohoho, feisty ones." Said Bladetooth as everyone boarded his ship. The temple knights had broken through by force, in greater numbers. They ran towards the Departing ship. But the ship was too far out. "HAHAHA, you land lubbers cant catch us!" yelled Bladetooth towards the knights. "Ok land lubbers, just to let ya know, if youre up for some hunting, well be "draining" money from a potential source. You'll see soon enough."
The water was clear, the air fresh, and drinks and food, and work were all around. Though many of the Pirates kept winking and trying to approach the girls. Bugged to the point of irritation, Exca forced Rikko to "The Call of the Haunted" as Rikko called, claiming he heard it in a dream. Afterwards the crew didnt bug the girls nearly as much. The robe wearing quiet man was sitting near the group, he had not even acknowledged the group or hit on any of the girls. Something that made the group feel more comfortable near him.
"So whats your name?" asked Exca. The man remained silent. He looked at Exca then went back to staring at the sea.
"...The Sea..." he said. He had a deep voice, but it was calming. "...must defeat her..." he muttered. Exca didnt hear the second part. She returned to the group and began teaching Mir'la, her spells had gotten alot better but she still had a very long way to go.
"Oy' Cap!" yelled the lookout standing on the platform at the top of the main topmast. "SIRENS HO!!!"
"Get yer Earplugs in everyone!" yelled Bladetooth. All the crew members had put their plugs in. He threw some to the group. "Dont worry ladies, their song seems to have more of an effect on men then women." Rikko had put his on, Rockefeller was putting his in, and the stranger didnt even respond to all of this.
A strong wave hit the boat and knocked the earplugs out of one of the crew members, and one out of Rikkos ear. A.M.E. grabbed hold of Rikkos arms just in case. Soon a lovely, charming song was heard. Rikko began to sway and hum with it, Exca got a slight headache from it but no other major effects. The strange, robed man, despite not having his earplugs in, was seemingly unaffected though he slightly swayed, he maintained his balance and quickly recovered.
"So lovely." said the pirate. He leaped overboard and towards the rocks nearby. The crew watched, with slightly saddened faces at the loss of a crew mate. They saw him climb up the rocks and was tackled down by a harpy like mamono who began to strip him then molest him on the spot. Rikko was soon affected but A.M.E. held him down. Avir found his earplug and put it back into his ear. Rikko leaned over and let out a terrifying moan louder than the last ones. It pierced through everyone's earplugs and soon the entire crew, group, stranger, and nearby Sirens were shivering in fear, longer than normal as well. A.M.E. was unaffected, having grown used to it due to her type. (Homunculus, Undead). Rikko had a mischievous look on his face as the rocks faded out of view, everyone removed their earplugs. a Storm was brewing ahead.
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(Intermission: Kracila)
"I...im sorry my master" said kracila, kneeling. "I...I underestimated these weaklings hired by that fool mage and angel...I swear on my soul I wont fail you again.
"...Very well, I shall hold you to that..." her soul was split from her and held in a large red hand. "Go my servant, and DO NOT fail me!"
"Thank you Lord, I shall not fail again." replied Kracila. A portal leading to the overworld appeared before her and the baphomet stepped through it.
*Dureo and Marliala*
"Y-you feel that Dureo" said Marliala.
"Yeah...shes back" Replied Dureo. They were watching the ship from a nearby rock. "there appears to be a storm coming in, hope they're prepared".
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TA - 16 Blood Money
A heavy rainstorm rocked the ship. Everyone moved inside the cabins.
"Did I ever tell yall 'bout the time my friend Kreisha was trapped in a castle full of zombies...on fire?!...shoot she had to to team up with three others to get out..." Tava was telling some stories in a fashion that seemed familiar somehow.
The storm went on but the waters calmed down. Bladetooth muttered some things to the stronger crew mates. they grabbed a net and headed outside. It was very dark due to the storm. Rikko was wondering what was going on. He focused and his vision eventually went black and white. He crept outside. Rockefeller saw this and followed. Rikko saw them haul something up with a net. From what he could make out, it was a large fish. They tied it up and hung it over a pole. It was then he saw what it really was.
"A...mermaid?" said Rikko
"A what lad?" replied Rockefeller slightly startling Rikko. They headed back in to see if Exca knew anything.
"..and its worth ALOT on the black market, the blood extends life and heals wounds, if from what we believe is true, they're "Draining" money from them." Everyone gasped. "we got to stop the..."
"I saw you out there!" roared Bladetooth from behind. He grabbed Rockefeller and his blue tooth shot into him, he fell over sleeping. A.M.E. Ran at the captain but His pink tooth shot into her. Within seconds A.M.E. was hugging and cuddling up to him. Exca immediately casted a Charm Block spell. "No good young lady, these teeth pierce all resistances." He pointed at Exca and A.M.E. grabbed her and threw her towards him. He bit into her but before the blade made it all the way in, Rikko moaned loudly, stunning him and forcing him to drop her, he recovered quickly however. "hehehe if you really want to fight me, come face me on deck, if you can get past my crew." He threw A.M.E. towards the group, punched Rikko away making a cut on his head, and walked out of the cabin. A.M.E. was still charmed and Exca was beginning to feel its effects too.
"AH!" Rikko excalimed. "his biting gives me an idea, considering these attacks are merely types of aphrodisiacs, I'll bit into you and try to drain it out. Exca was too stunned to respond but tried to nod. Rikko bit into A.M.E. first. When he pulled his teeth out, pink laced his teeth, he tried to spit it out but was forced to swallow some, but it didnt seem to effect him. He then bit into exca with the same effect. Upon pulling out some of her flesh came up with his teeth.
"...hmm I...I like this...I dont know why." The wound on his forehead healed a little upon swallowing the tiny amount of flesh. Rockefellers poison was what made him fall asleep so Rikko couldnt wake him without feeling the same effect, so they dragged his sleeping body with them.
They went outside. Rikko could see Bladetooth standing next to the struggling caught mermaid. The captain took out a knife and slit the mermaids arm and drank the blood. His muscles seemed to grow very slightly and his scars healed, he looked a little younger as well.
"Why are you doing this?!" yelled the mermaid "I never did anything to you!"
"Ah, but your blood will help me get rich and crush those pitiful fools over there". He turned to face the Group. He pointed at them and his pirate crew charged.
A.M.E., now recovered, lifted her leg high into the air then slammed her heel on the deck, shattering part of it and tripping up the crew. Tava charged through them with ease, even knocking some overboard. when she stopped some of the crew was too distracted by her large breasts to fight her. This gave Avir and Karien a chance to grab some and throw them over as well.
"Take that pirates" they said together. The slimes were slightly growing with every raindrop that hit them, they smothered several of the crew and tossed them into the wall.
"dokubutsu kahen" (poison petals) yelled Mir'la. The spell backfired and a small flower popped up of the ground. The pirates laughed and proceeded to stab at her. The flower grew behind them and turned around, it was living, it bit off the foot of one of the pirates. He screamed in pain as the little flower grew bigger then proceeded to tear into his flesh. The other pirates were too scared to help and ignored him, soon he was eaten. The flower faded out after.
"HAHAHA want to save her *drinks some more blood*..."
The group looked over at him.
"Then....COME AT ME!!!"
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Ah so many references used. I like Eric's story as well but im tired right now so I'll comment on it later.
And ill incorporatethe dream in the story....thanks for the milk. :P
Looks like something evil has come back.