Graveyard of a Madman Part 56

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It was time. Thoosa, Dhahaka D. Knave, Nova Blade, and Nero D. Rinji stood on that demolished battlefield, all stood in a circle of their alliance. It was finally time for them to part ways. Their journey and turmoil was long, but in the end, it turned to this. All of their crews stood around them to witness their alliance coming to an end, at least for now.

Rinji: You are the bravest warriors I have ever known. I could not see myself coming out of this ordeal without your help, and you did so without any thoughts of your own safety. For this, I will give you my undying gratitude. I am truly in your debt. [Bowed to all of them.]

Thoosa: Ah, don't sweat it, Rinji. It wasn't all fun, but I didn't have that bad of a time.

Knave: Exactly, it was a serious blast! I'd do it again!

Nova: I did this for a friend, and now I see why my friend considers you in such high esteem, Rinji. You truly have proven yourself.

Rinji: Nova, thank you for your help, I cannot stress my gratitude enough. [Extended his paw to him, and they shared a hearty shake.]

That was when all of them shared a hearty shake. And with that, they turned to their own crews, and it was done. The Nightmare Coalition disbanded, perhaps one day to form again when it was needed.

Thoosa: Oh! Rinji! I need to have a quick talk with you before we cast off!

Rinji: Eh?

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The Tiger-Stripe Pirates were still gazing in awe as they explored their new ship. All of their rooms were done in a way that fit their personalities. Alice's room was bright, fluffy looking with a white bed, and a white rabbit plush doll on her bed. Clouds were painted over blue walls all over her room. Kimi's room was painted green, her bed was a beautiful white and red, and wanted posters of famous pirates posted all over her wall. While she wasn't familiar with all of them, she kept all of them up. Usagi's room was very pink, and her bed was gigantic, and a very bright red. All of her katana other than her main blade were all mounted on her wall, and she had three bookshelves lining her back wall.

Jiro's room had a record player with many records of famous rock bands, including the Pop Band Pirates' discography. His room was a bright green and had a brilliant view of the entire ship as his was on the top floor of the main cabin, right beside Rinji's. The captain's quarters were luxurious. His clothes were in a very large vanity with a huge mirror. His bed was in the middle of the room, with white sheets and an oak wood frame. He had one large bookshelf absolutely full of books, and a picture of he and Dala in a picture frame next to his door.

All of them sat in a huge main haul in the first floor of their main cabin. It was next to a very large kitchen, which had a huge storage refrigerator, and two storage cabinets, which were stocked with canned food and vegetables. The main hall had three huge tables, many chairs, and plenty of room to sit. They sat in a circle, and Thoosa sat next to Lee, holding his hand.

Rinji: So... Gonzo Lee, you wish to leave us in order to join the Pop Band Pirates.

Lee nodded, looking at the rest of the crew, and all of them had very somber expressions. They did not seem angry, however, they were not especially happy that he was leaving their ranks. They explained that it was love that brought them together, love and sex; a lot of sex.

Lee: Well, I'm not going to dance around it, I know I have no place to ask this of any of you. I do not have a spotless record by any means, and this seems like a cheap copout.

Chio: No, no, no. [All of them turned to Chio.] Lee, yes, you were a son of a bitch when you first joined this crew, and that ordeal was hard. But since then, you have proven to be a stellar member of this crew. What you have done for us in that small amount of time has made every difference. [They all nodded at this.]

Lee: Yes, but now I'm pulling out at the last minute. I mean, I know what your next stop is going to be. You all know where we'll be heading next. Hotdog Island was the last obstacle, you guys are stocked up to the brim and ready to make your final journey, and here I am going off to another crew.

Jiro: If you look at it that way, Lee, you are a villain. However, I have noticed you, ever since I was there backstage. I have never seen you this happy, with anyone.

It was at that moment that Nikk stood up, slouched in her normal position. Her hair covered her eyes as usual, and her pale skin conflicting with her black trench coat.