The Warrior of Chaos! Charlie and Senshi's Greatest Challenge!

The New World, Onboard the Crimson Express
''The Technicolour Pirates have finnaly made their way to Mugai No Island, their first stop on their way towards Shanks' territory from their training island. They make port in a very ordinary looking town on the western side of the island. ''

Charlie: Alright guys we'll stay here for the night but it's straight off to Shanks' territory.

Takeshi: *Inspecting an empty sake bottle* Hey Charlie we're out of sake, and Cooker doesn't have any ingredients left to make any. *He then darts his eyes back and fourth towards a bar* 

Charlie: *Turning round he spots the bar and sighs* Alright we'll go to the bar and buy some sake. *Smiles* Hell we may aswell go and have a proper drink in there, we'll all sit down and relax a bit. Well if anyone else is coming anyway.

Cooker: Well I wouldn't fit in that bar so I can't go, but here is a list of the ingredients I need to make more sake could you guys please buy these for me while you are out?

Charlie: Sure why not, anyone else not coming?

''Hiro raises his hand. ''

Hiro: I won't go to the bar but I'm gonna go out and buy some medical supplies...

''He then dissappears in a puff of smoke, left by a discreetly placed smoke bomb. ''

Charlie: *Sighs* Does he have to do that? Anyone else?

Colm: Me and Renny aren't going, we're having a music rehearsal in my room involving my pipe organ.

Charlie: Alright, we'll have to listen to you both when we come back. Is that all the people who aren't coming?

Jin: I ain't going too, I think I'm gonna do some maintenance on Crimson.

Charlie: Ok then, well I guess everyone else is coming yes?

''Everyone who is coming to the bar nods. ''

Charlie: Alright then lets head to the bar!

''Charlie, Takeshi, Bella, Palmer and Hikari all head to the bar. They walk in side and go directly to the bar, they order they're drinks and then take them to a table in the far corner of the bar. ''

Onboard the Shifting Tide
The Devil Spawns were headed to their new destination, an Island known as Mugai No Island.

Silver: Sounds too good to be true.

Burakku: I know. It's going to be anything BUT harmless.

Senshi comes up on deck with Laura and Rei.

Senshi: I'm going to take Rei down to the bar.

Vearth: Why?

''Senshi then points to a ship on the approaching docks. All the crew members from Burakku to Kappatsuna recognize it.''

Suna: Ah.

Victoria: Going to go say Hi?

Senshi: Yep. I'll be back later. and don't worry. I'm bringing Rei. I don't think they've met yet.

''She prepares to walk off, but Rex grabs her arm. He looks her straight in the eye.''

Rex: Be careful.

''Senshi nods then leaves the ship and heads towards the bar as the rest of the crew goes to gather supplies. Silver however decided to follow Senshi.''

Silver: Senshi! Wait!

Senshi and Silver both head into the bar.

The Endless Bottle, Bar
''In the corner of the bar, the Technicolours are settling down to their drinks. ''

Takeshi: *Finishing his 10th bottle of Sake* Ah! This Sake ain't half bad! *He then picks up his 11th bottle and begins to chug it* 

Bella: *Inspecting her cup* I suppose it's alright, you sure you don't want any Hikari?

Hikari: No I'm fine with my water Onee-sama...... *She looks at one of the many bottles on the table* Acctually maybe I will have a cup.

Palmer: Hey haven't we gotta take some of this back to the ship?

Charlie: Hmmmmmmm?..... Oh damn it you're right! *Looks to Takeshi and grabs the half empty bottle number 14* 

Takeshi: Hey I was drinking that!

Charlie: Exactly! Don't chug it all we need some of it for the ship!

Takeshi: *Puppy eyes* Please give me back my sake.

Charlie: Oh god thats creepy! Here you go just stop doing that!

Takeshi: *Taking the bottle and chugging it down* Thank you.

Suddenly, An unfamiliar voice start to speak in his head.A deep demonic voice.

Rei's Thoughs: You sure it's him?

''Then one very familiar voice. ''

Senshi's Thoughts: I believe so. If it trully is Psychic Charlie, then He's probably listening in right now.

''From the corner Charlie then looked in Senshi's direction. He scannned her up and down, it had been two years since the two had last met and even though he had heard the voice of Senshi from within her mind he was still unsure if it was the girl he had met all those years ago on Minos Island. She had grown taller, her hair had changed, her skin had grown darker and then there was the large green dog with the appearance of a demon standing beside her. Charlie then delved deeper into her mind, he found exactly what he was looking for. A name. He then closed his eyes and smiled as he then projected his voice over to Senshi and Rei's minds. ''

Charlie's Thoughts: Senshi it's good to see you again, how have you been? And that deep voice from earlier I'm guessing that was the dog... No Rei, Rei is his name and I do not plan on calling him by anything else. Come on over, I'm sure everyone would love to see you again.

Charlie then felt another presense in his mind.

Silver's Thoughts: So it is you. Good to see you again Charlie.

Charlie's Thoughts: Silver? You're here too? Why aren't you with the Skylines?

''Senshi sat down next to Charlie and Silver sat right next to her. The dog came over and looked happily at Charlie.''

Rei: I don't need my powers to speak with you. How interesting. I am Reikokuna, Senshi's hellhound. You can call me Rei.

Charlie: Yes this is quite interesting, I have never talked with a dog Rei. It's a pleasure to meet you. And Senshi you look like you're doing well, you too Silver. Tell me how have things been?

Senshi: I joined Silver's division.

Silver: I'm now on her ship.

Rei: Not to mention their going out on their own more often.

Charlie: I see, I was wondering why you were here Silver. The Skylines are doing that well that they have divisions now hehe, good for them. And you two are dating? Haha! There aren't enough young lovers on this sea filled with nightmares and dreams, good for you both I give you both my blessings. Even if my blessings aren't much to go on hehe.

''The other Technicolours were all confused by what was going on, all they had known is that two familiar faces and a dog they had never seen had just sat down in front of them and were just starting at Charlie. Hikari was the most confused for she did not even know who Senshi and Silver were let alone Rei. ''

Takeshi: Er?...... Charlie, are those two who I think they are? And whose the dog and.... Why're are you all just staring at each other?!

Charlie: *Turning to Takeshi* Hmmmmmm? Oh sorry guys I forgot you were all here. And yes it's who you're thinking, it's Senshi and Silver it's good to see them isn't it? And the dog is Rei, he's a hell hound. Anyways I'll just connect you all in so that none of you are left in the dark.

''Charlie then used his telepathic abilities to link the other Technicolour's minds to the conversation so that they could converse through thoughts as well. ''

Takeshi: Senshi and Silver, it's been a long time. I hope you've been doing well and getting stronger hehe.

Bella: I always thought you two made a cute couple, good for you that you're being more open about it.

Palmer: Hehe They're right it's good to see the two of you again, and it's a pleasure to meet you're new companion.

Hikari: It's a pleasure to meet all three of you.

''The three smiled, including Rei. Then Rei started sniffing the air.''

Rei: Something smells....off

Charlie: Off? You mean something's wrong?

Rei: Someone is watching us. Smells like Senshi.

Senshi: Like me?

Rei: No. like a senshi. A warrior.

Charlie: Hmmmmmm well lets hope this "warrior" is one of those with honour and not bloodlust. Where abouts is the smell coming from, can you tell?

Rei sniffed the air hard, then pointed with his nose and paw to a guy on the opposite end of the bar.

Rei: Him.

''The guy was probably about 50 years old, yet he was very muscular. He was wearing a pair of dark blue shaggy pants and combat boots. He had dark grey hair and a thin slash for a mouth.''

Rei: He is the one.

Charlie: Him?.... Lets see if I can't find something about him.

''Charlie used his telepathy in an attemp to read this man's mind and find out who he was. His eyes then suddenly flaired in surprise! ''

Charlie: N-Nothing, I can't sense a single thing from that man's mind. It's like something's blocking me. No wait... I'm in!... Wait what is this?

''Although Charlie had gotten into the man's mind he saw nothing of value. He couldn't find a name like he did earlier with Senshi, he only found images of chaos, violence and death. He may of not known who the man was but he knew for sure that he was dangerous. ''

Charlie: I think we need to get out of this bar, I don't know who that man is but I know for a fact that he's dangerous.

''Senshi nodded and the two crews prepared to leave. Once they left they went to a seperate bar.''

Silver: That warrior must have scared you.

Rei: Yeah. Senshi always said you were brave.

''That's when they noticed something. Senshi wasn't there. ''

Silver: Oh no. Where is she?

Rei started sniffing and everyone looked around frantically.

Rei: Not again.

''At this same point they also noticed that Charlie had left them and was running out of the bar. ''

Takeshi: Hey Charlie! Where are you going?!

Charlie: I'm going after Senshi! Don't any of you follow me! I think this is captain's business!

''None of them listenned. Everyone immediantly jumped up and left the bar. They run back to the other bar and frantically look around. They continue to talk telepathically.''

Charlie: You see her?

Rei: No. Silver, you can sense her more than any of us. Do you sense her?

Silver: No.

A voice from behind the bar calls out to them.

Barmaid: Excuse me. Are you the pirate known as Psychic Charlie?

Charlie: Yes I am.

Barmaid: I have a note addressed to you from a Mr Abaddon. *She presents the note* 

Charlie: Mr Abaddon? Thank you.

''Charlie takes the note and unfolds it he reads it, it doesn't take him very long for it only reads four words. "Take a look outside." ''

Charlie: Outside?!

''He runs outside and the others all follow. They see a man standing at the back of a ship with his back turned towards them. Its the man from earlier, the muscled man with nothing but thoughts of chaos and violence. On his shoulder they see the back of a familiar head. ''

Silver: Senshi!

''The man then turns around. He has a wide and wicked smile on his face. ''

Charlie: Mr Abaddon I presume...

Abaddon: Yes that would be me.

''Abbadon licks his lips like some sort of wild beast and his smile widens ever more. ''

Abaddon: I've been looking forward to meeting you Psychic Charlie, I wasn't planning on meeting you yet but when I found out that the infamous Roronoa Senshi was coming to this island, well..... *His smile is as wide as it can be and his eyes take on an blood lusting feel* Well I just couldn't pass this up! Sehahahahaha!

''His smile fades and only his blood lust eyes remain. ''

Abaddon: If you wish to see this girl again, I suggest you come and find me at my floating fortress about 5 miles to the south from here. If you don't decided to come... *He slides Senshi off of his shoulder and holds her by the throat* Then I will be taking this girls head and she will die all alone. *His wicked smile returns* 

Charlie: YOU BASTARD! GIVE HER BACK!

''Charlie's eyes glow purple, his feet leave the floor and he rockets forward, he means to charge Abbadon head on right here and now. However he is stopped, someone has grabbed him by the arm to stop him. ''

Silver: No Charlie, do as he says. If you charge in now you might hurt Senshi. Not to mention the people on this island.

''Charlie looks back and looks at Silver, Silver's body is shaking and his head is tilted down. Without a second thought, Charlie understands what Silver is feeling right now. His usually calm features were tense with worry. Charlie knows that he wants to cry but that he can't so that he doesn't worry the others. Charlie's eyes return to normal, he turns his head to Abaddon's ship as it sails away and floats back down to the ground. Silver lets go of his arm. ''

Abaddon: *Slinging Senshi onto his shoulder again* I expect to see you in the next 24 hours.... If not *He pulls his finger across his throat* 

Charlie: *Clenching his fists* Silver... Everyone.... I swear to you... I'll get her back! Mark my words I will save her!

Abaddon's Fortress, A Few Hours Later
''Senshi slowly stirred, her head fuzzy from being knocked out. She cleared her head and started looking around. She was in some sort of arena, a colloseum perhaps. She looked at herself to see that she was chained to a cross.''

Senshi's Thoughts: Lovely. These are seastone restraints too. Now how can I.... What the hell am I wearing?

''Senshi's sarashi and tribal skirt had been replaced with a long green gown. She looked at it to see that it was a thin garmet that human sacrifices usually wore before they were sacrificed.''

Senshi's Thoughts: That can't be good.

''A gate infront of Senshi then began to open, and Abaddon entered the arena. He was still wearing the dusty cloak from earlier. He began to walk towards her. ''

Abaddon: I hope my guest is sitting nice and comfortably...

He grins and stands infront of Senshi, he then outstreches his hand and holds Senshi's chin.

Abaddon: My my you do look pretty in that dress.

CHOMP

''Senshi bit down hard on his hand. When she released, she spat in his eye.''

Senshi: When Silver tells my friends what happenned, you are going to be a pile of dust. And I'm going to enjoy every minute of it.

Abaddon: Sehahaha! You are a barrel of fun aren't you? Sehahaha.

''He strikes Senshi across the face with a moderate amount of force, he then slams his fist against the cross making a large, resonant sound. His face shows a anger but also manic ecstasy.''

Abaddon: You think you're friends can beat me?! When they get here I plan to rip them all apart! Sehahahaha!

Senshi spits into his open mouth.

Senshi: I wouldn't be so sure. I mean, you caught me by surprise and drugged me. And now you have me chained to a cross. I wouldn't call that brave.

Abaddon: You sure like to spit don't you?....

''He punches Senshi in the gut, making her spit blood onto his face. He licks it off with an evil and beastly look in his eyes. ''

Abaddon: Naive girl! War is not about bravery! It is about the enjoyment of the hunt and the trials of strength!

''He grabs Senshi's neck and squeezes tightly. ''

Abaddon: If I had wanted to I could have snapped you're neck without a second thought but that wouldn't be very fun. Thats why I brought you here, if one wishes to catch a pride of lions, one always lures them with the proper bait. In the case of you're friends, that proper bait, is you.

''He lets go of her neck. she gasps for air, then gets an evil grin on her face.''

Senshi: They'll take the bait. That I know. But.... I've died three times already. They're not going to let the count go to four.

Then she turns to him.

Senshi: I wonder.... will I break my vow today?

Abaddon: A vow huh? Sehahahaha! What good are vows in war?! Vows are just like rules and in war there are no rules!

''He clicks his fingers. ''

Abaddon: You have shown be a good deal of vigor and fighting spirit, young naive Senshi. I think you have earned this.

''The gates behind Abaddon opened and a man came in carrying a tray with a tray cover on it. He walked to Abaddon and handed him the tray. Then the man exited through the gates, closing him on his way. Abbadon sits down at a fair distance from Senshi and places the tray on the floor next to him, placing his hand on the top of the tray cover. ''

Abaddon: Bottoms up, Miss Senshi.

''He'll lifts the tray cover from the tray, revealing two plates of food. But the food on the plates isn't just any food. On one plate are a pair of onigiri balls with some thin slices of beef and on the other a chocolate bar. This meal was Senshi's favourite. ''

Senshi: How the hell do you know my favourite foods? Have you been spying?

She tried to hide it, but her stomach growled.

Abaddon: Oh I know alot of things about you, I have a list of targets in my room and I have researched every single target to the most absolute detail. But anyways....

''He pushes the tray slightly forward. ''

Abaddon: It seems you're hungry, why don't you come and dig in? Sehahaha *He grins manicly* 

''Senshi tries to pull against the chains, trying to get the food. She tried with all her might, but even her monsterous strength couldn't break the chains.''

Abaddon: What's the matter? The food's right here. Just grab it.

''Senshi tries harder and harder. eventually she sags, exhausted from her efforts.''

Abaddon: Shehahaha. What's the matter? I thought you were tough. Well here.

He pushes the tray towards her mouth, but the food ends up falling to the ground, where he steps on it, crushing it into the sandy ground.

Abaddon: Oops. My bad.

He picks up a dirty onigiri ball and holds it up to her.

Abaddon: You still hungry? I heard your brother once ate two of these lovely dirt balls.

''Senshi managed to free one of her legs. when she did. She kicked Abaddon so hard in the groin, he flew a foot into the air.''

Senshi: There's more where that came from you sicko.

''Abaddon bent down from the kick, looking as if the kick had had effect. He then lifted his head up and showed the most manic face Senshi had ever seen. His eyes were wide and shone with the colour of madness, his eyebrows were raised and his smile was wider than Senshi had ever thought a smile could go. He looked like kick had no effect on him in terms of pain, if anything he looked like he'd enjoyed it. He then rose up and punched Senshi in the stomach, harder than he did before. Senshi spat blood once again and groaned in pain as Abaddon pushed his fist more and more into her belly. He then whispered in her ear with a threatening tone. ''

Abaddon: Remember this pain, for this is less than half of what my punch can do at it's fullest.

''He then turned around and began to walk towards the gate. He then stopped as he came to the food. ''

Abaddon: Such a shame about this food, I thought you really deserved it.

''He then stamped his foot down, crushing the food and breaking the tray in half. He then ground the food more and more into the dirt with his foot, he then stamped on it one more time and continued walking. As he continued walking he put his hand up. ''

Abaddon: I hope you enjoy you're meal Miss Senshi, Sehahaha. I'll be seeing you real soon. If you're right, your friends should be here by the morning. I want to be here to greet them....

''He then turns back to Senshi. ''

Abaddon: And to snap their spines and drink their blood! Sehahahahahaha!

The Shifting Tide
''Charlie and company were not not looking forward to breaking the news to the rest of the crew. They stepped onto the ship and were greeted with open arms.''

Burakku: Charlie! Good to see you.

Sharpshooter: Haven't seen you in forever.

Rex: What's up.

That's when Vearth noticed Silver's expression, and Laura noticed the lack of their captain.

Vearth: Hey..... Where's Senshi?

Laura: She said she'd be back soon. Did she get in a fight?

''Charlie looked down started messing around with his foot. Everyone tensed at that single gesture.''

Charlie: She was taken.

''With that, the crew had to hold themselves back. They all looked at Charlie with distrust. Burakku drew his sword and put the tip a hairsbreathe away from Charlie's exposed throat. Charlie didn't need to read his mind to know that he would slit his throat. ''

Burakku: How? She's a Roronoa for god sake. How could she have been captured?!

He calmly stood there, still as a statue and allowed Burakku to point the sword under his unprotected chin

Ishi: You don't think.......

Suna: No.... Charlie wouldn't. He's our friend.

Rex: Yeah, so was Will.

''Charlie tried to find out what they were talking about, but everyone just shut him out. The looks on their faces told the basic story. Someone had betrayed them and they were less trustful to those out of the crew. Charlie didn't blame them one bit.''

Charlie: I am sorry... I am so sorry.... I... I couldn't do anything to save her....

''Burakku then was surprised by the expression Charlie had on his face when he looked up at him. His eyes became very watery looking, he looked nothing like the Charlie the Devil Spawns had met back at Minos Island. He looked so dissappointed in himself, he almost gave off a defeated expression. Until he finnaly smirked in his normal manner, he then lowered his eyebrows and gave a determined and fiery expression. ''

Charlie: But I will bring her back, I swear it. And if I don't I'll kill the bastard that took her and then you can kill me for not saving her!

Suna: She'll be fine. I mean, she's probably escaped by now.

Silver: I'm not so sure. He managed to knock her out, and he probably knows she's a user.

''The crew looked sollom. Burakku's sword trembled in his hand, though it never strayed from Charlie's neck.''

Victoria: Guys. We're not going to let this guy win. We're going to get her back.

Kapenta: Yeah. We've believed she was dead before already. We're not going to let that happen again.

Laura: Do we know where this guy has taken Senshi?

Burakku poked Charlie's neck.

Burakku: What do we know about this guy?

''This Burakku was different. He was the ruthless bounty hunter without mercy. He would do anything to get what he wanted. In this case, saving Senshi. Charlie decided to do the smart thing. His face became silent and serious, he looked directly into Burakku's eyes.''

Charlie: We don't know much, we know that he's dangerous and we know his name. He goes by the name, Abaddon.

''Burakku and Sharpshooter both stiffened. Having both been bounty hunters, they new about this man.''

Sharpshooter: His full name is Lucius D. Abaddon.

Burakku: He's the best hunter around. He hunts down high bounty heads, fights them, kills them, then collects their bounties. He's been around since Gold Roger's time.

Sharpshooter: We have become a bit imfamous around here. What were his exact words?

Burakku: This is important.

''He still hadn't lowered the blade. ''

Charlie: His exact words huh?

''Charlie looks away as he flashesback to what Abaddon had said. ''

Charlie: He said something about his fortress being about 5 miles to the south and he also said if we don't get their in 24 hours.....

''He looked straight into Burakku's eyes with a fiery and fierce gaze. ''

Charlie: He said he would kill her.

''With that, Charlie felt everyone go from worried, to down right furious. He saw several images of a woman in purple shooting Senshi in the heart. The only ones that didn't have this image was Silver and Laura.''

Rex: 5 miles south right? I've got the coordiantes, but there aren't any islands in that direction.

Silver: A ship perhaps. Maybe he's waiting for us on a ship.

Devil Spawns: Worth a shot.

Burakku turned to the other Technicolour pirates.

Burakku: Go tell the rest of your crew. We could use as much help as possible.

Takeshi: *Smirking* Sure thing, I'll tell them what's going down.

Palmer: And I'll set a course for our ship, Charlie are you coming?

Charlie: No...

Palmer: What? Why?

Charlie: I'd rather these guys have someone they can vent their frustrations at, I was there and shouldn't of let Senshi be taken. I was too careless. It's part of my duty as the man who failed them to make sure that they are all alright. *Looking at the Devil Spawns* You're all strong, but you're all still very young. It's my job both as the last generation and as a man who failed you, to make sure each and everyone of you can have justice brought to you. Whatever the outcome.

Burakku: Sounds fine by me. You guys okay with that?

''The rest of the Devil Spawns nodded. Burakku finally lowerred his sword. Then he projected to Charlie.''

Burakku's Thoughts: Try anything or move from that spot, and the sword is going into your neck.

''Charlie closes his eyes and smirks and projects his voice into Burakku's mind. ''

Charlie's Thoughts: I wouldn't have it any other way.

''He then slowly began to sit down. Once he sat down, he put his hands behind his head. Burakku kept his sword in his hand and in Charlie's line of sight''

Charlie's Thoughts: I thought if I'm gonna stay in this one spot, I may as well be comfortable. That ok with you Burakku?

''Burakku didn't say a word. The full gravity of the situation had just hit him. Senshi could die. An unwanted tear rolled down his cheek. He wiped it away and his faced hardenned. She wouldn't die. He wouldn't allow it.''

Back at Abaddon's Fortress
''Senshi was trying to use her free foot to free her other leg. Her captor had neglected to rebind her fott before he left, now she was using that to her advantage.''

Senshi: Come on..... budge.

''Suddenly, her other foot was free. She smiled and attempted to reach her hand with her foot, an exercise she did almost all the time. The gates suddenly opened and Abbadon appeared, then in an instant he dissappeared. Senshi was startled by the sudden appearance and even more sudden disappearance of Abaddon. His head then creeped in next to hers, Senshi sensed where he was and went to kick him with her free leg. Abaddon caught the attack, no matter how much she struggled Senshi's leg would budge. ''

Abaddon: Trying to escape are we?

''Abaddon licked his lips and squeezed tightly on Senshi's leg. Senshi flinched the pain was intense but she didn't stop trying to break free even if she knew it was in vain. Abaddon then grabbed the loose chain that once bound Senshi's leg and began to pulll her leg back. ''

Abaddon: I've enjoyed watching you're fighting spirit, it's so vivid and spunky, Sehahahaha! Now time to make that spirit crumble!

''He hen twisted the loose chain around both Senshi's leg and the cross, he began to pull it tightly. It squeezed Senshi's leg like a metallic python, the squeeze was so tight it even began to cut her leg. Abbadon then grabbed the chains binding Senshi's body and arms and began to pull tightly on them creating the same tight embrace that was on her leg all over her upper body. Senshi felt as if her spine was going to break, or at the least that her back would be bent out of shape. Abaddon then held both chains in one hand and picked up a sword from behind the cross, He then lodged the sword within the chains, ensuring that the tightness would remain once he had let go. He then let go of the chains and stood in front of Senshi, his face a fingers width from hers. ''

Abaddon: I hope thats comfortable for you! Because it's gonna be a long night for you! Sehahahaha!

''He then turned around and began to walk out. ''

Abaddon: Nighty Night, don't let you're spine crack! Sehahahahaha!

SenshI: P..... Pay........ For this.

''Then she sagged against the chains, unconsious. ''

Meanwhile on the Shifting Tide
Rei had started howling started howling.

Rei: AWOOOOOOOO!!!!!

''Everyone slammed their hands over their ears. Burakku and Rex, who's hearing was enhanced by their DFs, looked like they were going to pass out. ''

Suna: AAAAH!!! QUIT THAT REI!!!

''Rei stopped howling and curled into a ball whimpering. Reading his mind, Charlie could tell what he was feeling. He was feeling Senshi's pain. Charlie thought to himself, he was filled with sorrow. He knew how much it pained the Devil Spawns to be without their captain, their friend. He knew they had lost her before, but not to a foe as strong as this. ''

Charlie's Thoughts: Damn it, if only I had been able to get into that Abaddon's mind and knew what he was up to back then. I couldn've prevented this. I suppose that two years of training may not have been enough... No, no that can't be it. My powers are at their pinnacle now apart from when I'm in the Beserker Mode. There must be another reason, he is either completley insane or.... He's more than meets the eye.

''He then turned to the Devil Spawns. ''

Charlie: Right I suppose now that we know who we're dealing with. We need to make a plan of action. Anyone have any ideas?

''Everyone shook their heads. They were furious right now. Rei looked up from where he was whimpering.''

Rei: She's in pain. Lots of pain. He's broken her... both physically, and mentally.

''Everyone shook with anger. Burakku gripped his sword so tight, his knuckles turned white.''

Rei: Also.... She's....... She's.......

''He couldn't bring himself to say it, but Charlie knew what he meant. Senshi was scared. Only one thing had ever scared her, and that was The Nightmare Silver had given her. Though they were a thing of the past, they still haunted her. For something to scare Senshi, he had to have been comepletely inhuman.''

Burakku: AAAAAAAAA!!!

He swung his sword and it buried itself in the mast, centimeters from Charlie's head.

Burakku: WHAT KIND OF MONSTER DID YOU LET TAKE HER?!?!

''Charlie didn't flinch, he just stared straight into Burrakku's furious eyes. With his eyes Charlie gave Burakku the same intensity but with a different feeling. With those eyes that blazed like fire, Charlie sent Burakku a message with nothing more than his gaze. It said "I will save her, if I don't. I want you to kill me." Burakku got the message without a having to ask or to have Charlie putting it into his mind. The intensity of their feelings and their eyes was more than enough for the two of them to communicate their thoughts on the matter at hand. Charlie then stood up and turned to the other Devil Spawns. ''

Charlie: Well if no one has a plan I guess I'll give you one. We have no idea what forces Abaddon has but however many there are I want you guys and my crew to distract them. I will go inside alone and free Senshi. You have no need to worry, however strong this guy is I'm sure I can take him. And I won't be alone, knowing Senshi with a few minutes rest she'll be back on her feet again. Now do you all agree with me or not? I know it's not exactly strategy 101 but it's really the only thing we can do when we know so little about the enemy force and where we will be fighting.

Everyone looked at one another, then Silver spoke up.

Silver: I'm going too.

Charlie tried to protest, but Burakku putting his sword, once again, against his throat stopped him.

Silver: I'm going and none of you are stopping me.

''Everyone nodded. They seemed okay with Silver going. Burakku looked at Silver.''

Silver: You going to be okay.

Silver nodded yes, but his thoughts said something else.

Silver's Thoughts: I almost lost her twice. I won't lose her again.

Charlie: Alright then Silver, it's what you're like after plus you're in love with her. Hehe I'd be stupid if I said no. As for the rest of you, I'm sorry if it seems like I'm giving you orders. I just want you to know that I will do anything to save her. Even if it goes against my captain's pride of only allowing you're captain to adivise you what to do.

''He raises his fist in the air with a thumbs up and smiles widley. ''

Charlie: We will save her! Now are you ready guys?!

Devil Spawns: HELL YEAH!!!

''Burakku lowerred his sword and Silver put a hand on Charlie's shoulder. A silent sign that Charlie was still a prisoner.''

Silver: I'm sorry about your predicament. Senshi has alot of enemies and someone she thought was an allie sold her out. We've been wary of friends for a while now. That's why you're our prisoner.

''Charlie looked into Silver's mind and saw what had happenned. A young man that looked like Rex had sold her out to the marines. The "Will" from earlier. He had done that so he could have his bounty hunting license reinstated. It had severely wounded the crew and fueled their distrust for Charlie. He closes his eyes and shook his head. He then reopened his eyes and smiled at Silver. ''

Charlie: Don't worry I understand, what a shameful thing for a friend to do. Do whatever you have to, as you can tell I'm prepared for death itself if I don't save her. And I'm prepared to go through anything before I get the chance to save her.

''He places his hand on Silvers shoulder in a respectful gesture. ''

Charlie: Right well I can tell I won't be fully trusted again until I help save Senshi. If I am to be a prisoner I should have a cell, Yes? Hehe, lets go we have much to discuss for the morning.

Silver nodded and led Charlie down to the brig. He took him to one of the nicer cells and openned the door.

Silver: If it's any consolation, we don't mistreat prisoners. Ask Sharpshooter, or Vearth, or Laura. You won't be harmed. Senshi would never allow it.

Charlie: Wouldn't matter even if I was harmed, wouldn't change the fact that I've decided to bring her back.

Charlie sat down in the cell, Silver closed the door and locked but stood on the other side so the two could still converse.

Charlie: Now, we need to talk battle plans. If both of us are going for Abaddon, whose going to free Senshi and whose going to fight that beast to distract him. I think I already know the answer, infact I want the answer I'm thinking.

Silver: I'm freeing Senshi. I can manipulate his senses to where he doesn't see me and see Senshi when she's free.

''There was another reason. He too didn't trust Charlie. ''

Charlie: Hahahaha! Thats exactly what I wanted to hear! It's only right the prince should save his princess if you don't mind me using a fairy tale metaphore. Besides I want to fight this guy one on one, win or lose. *He punches the palm of his hand* I'll make sure this guy goes down, no matter how strong he turns out to be. By the way, I can tell even though you're being nice that you don't trust me either. If I don't save Senshi, let me kill Abaddon. Then you and Burraku can choose between yourselves which one of you can take my life. My crew will understand.

Silver looked down.

Silver: None of us would be able to kill you. Even if we wanted to, none of us would. Senshi said that she would never kill anyone. She took a life once and that was once too many. We would stain her memory by killing you.

Silver then started to shake.

Silver: Besides, that won't happen. We'll save her no matter what.

Though Silver's body language revealed he wasn't so sure.

Charlie: I know we will, instinct tells me we will. I could always look into the future and see what happens but that would be spoilers. Sorry if that offends you, I know it's logical for me to look into the future but no matter what we do we wouldn't be able to change what happens. Free Will and determinism intertwine to create fate, I only see the result of whats going to happen. Not the journery that brings us there. But anyways, we'll save her I'll make sure of that.

''Charlie smiles his usual fiery and happy go lucky smirk. The smirk that can fill a man with inspiration or hate. Silver was deciding which of the two sides he was on.''

Silver: Your right. We will save her.

He wiped a stray tear away and smirked.

Silver: Once I free Senshi, she's going to want to fight. Hope you're willing to share the spotlight.

Charlie: Of course I don't mind, the more the merrier. Hell I haven't battled along time not since back on Minos Island against that Bronze guy, Sure was a long time ago wasn't it? So many things have changed since then, not just for us but for the world. In the larger scheme of it two years really is a short time. Hehe A new era has begun and this is the way we get to start it. Not exactly the way I was planning to start it but oh well. After times of drama and tragedy always comes times of celebration thats what my old man used to say.

Silver: Sounds like a wise man. Well, I better go. I'll have Victoria bring you some dinner soon. If we're going to save Senshi, we're going to need as much rest as possible.

Charlie nodded in agreement and Silver left the brig.

Abaddon's Fortress, the next morning.
''Senshi is still chained tightly to the cross, she's asleep but barley. The pain kept waking her in the night and sheer exhaustion finnaly allowed her to sleep. The gates infront of her open and sunlight pours into the arena hitting her face. The light stirs her, she wakes up but the light is too bright and her vision is clouded in white. When her eyes finnaly adjust, she sees a menacing face. The face of Abaddon. ''

Abaddon: Oh good you're finnally awake, I hope those chains were nice and comfotable for you're spine.

''He smirks with an insane edge, Senshi goes to spit at him again but he holds her cheeks tightly. Making sure that she cannot do a single thing that involves her mouth. ''

Abaddon: Now listen to me, I want you to keep you're pretty little face right here so that you stay out of trouble until you're friends get here. When you're friends get here, I want you to say something nice and meaningful to them. Because when they get here I'm going to either kill them by ripping of their heads or I'll be coming down to snap you're pretty little neck. I haven't decided which I'll do yet. Ofcourse there is always option number three, I allow you to be freed and let you fight me alongside you're comrades. Thats the funnest one of all, because then I can watch as you struggle to survivie at the same time as you watch you're friends die. One... By...One.... SEHAHAHAHAHA! But I'll only do that option if I deem them worthy, if they stop me from doing option one or option two then they will be worthy of facing option three. And if that happens, oh boy are we gonna have some fun!

''He licks his lips and then unleashes a massive resonance of laughter with his screeching Sehahaha laugh. Though her fear was great, she didn't let it show. She shot Abaddon her best I'm-gonna-kill-you-when-I-get-out-of-here look. Abaddon then squeezes Senshi's face tighter. ''

Abaddon: Oh don't give me that face... Frowns will give you wrinkles when you're older... But then that is only providing that you survive long enough! SEHAHAHAHAHA!... Well then as much as this little chat is engaging, I need to get to where I need to be. Preparations for the arrival of our guests is now beginning! Sehahahaha!

''Abaddon then compleltey dissappeard from where he had been, he was now where to be seen. He wasn't even anywhere to be sensed. Senshi was left seemingly alone in the arena. Still chained to her cross. Positive that he wouldn't see her, she started crying.''

Senshi's Thoughts: Charlie..... Silver..... Please..... Help me.

On The Shifting Tide, in the brig.
''Charlie hadn't moved from where he had been sitting when Silver had left him. He sat with his hands together and his head facing the ground, beside him was plate. It had a knife and fork crossed on top of it. He had atleast eaten but apart from that had done nothing but think to himself, he himself didn't even know if he had slept. He had been thinking so much, it had felt as if he'd been awake all night even if he had closed his eyes. He continued to think to himself even now... ''

Charlie's Thoughts: Senshi, I have decided I will save you. Even if I have to use all the techniques I hate to use... Every trick up my sleeve.... No matter what I have to do I will save you Senshi! I'm even prepared to die for this. However strong this Abaddon is, he isn't stronger than my will to save you!

''Then he feels a presence in his head. Then he hears Senshi's voice.''

Senshi's Thoughts: Charlie........Silver......... Please........... Help me.

Charlie's Thoughts: S-Senshi! Senshi! I'm here! Are you alright?!

''He hears no reply. ''

Charlie's Thoughts: Damn it! She must be close! I must find her!

''He flings himself from his seat and kicks down the door of his cell. The Devil Spawns hear the massive clang sound that the door makes as it is broken. But before they can go down to the Brig and see what has happened, Charlie had appeared on the deck of the ship. Burakku unsheathed his sword and pointed it at Charlie. ''

Burakku: What are you doing?! You're meant to be a prisoner!

''Charlie shoots him a fierce gaze. ''

Charlie: NOT NOW!

''Charlie then begins to dart around the ship, as if he were looking for something. His hand was placed on the side of his head, as if he were trying to use it as some sort of sattelite dish. Rex looked at him puzzled and slightly angry. ''

Rex: What on Earth are you doing?!

''Charlie continued darting around the ship, he answered but half heartedly. He was to preoccupied to speak in any amount of depth. ''

Charlie: I'm looking for Senshi!

Rex: What do you mean "looking for Senshi"? We're at the coordinates you told us and there is nothing here! You lied to us!

Charlie: No I didn't lie! I just heard her!

Rex: Heard her?

''Charlie ignored him and ran up onto the back of the ship. He pointed. ''

Charlie: There!

''Rex came up and stood next to him, Charlie was pointing at a giant rock at least 500 meters wide and 200 meters tall. ''

Rex: Have you gone insane there is nothing there!

''Charlie smirked and licked his lips. He then thrusted his hands forward. ''

Charlie: No she is there! I can feel her mind all the way from here! That is Abaddon's Fortress!

Rex: What?! It obviously isn't its just a big rock!

''Charlie's muscles tensed up and his eyes faintly glowed purple. ''

Charlie: No! The rock is just camoflage!

''He then began to slowly pulls his arms, the water around the rock began to churn and the rock began to shake. To Rex's amazement and to the other Devil Spawns who were watching, the rock began to come apart. Unveiling a secret within it. Slowly, Abaddon's fortress came into view. It was a massive building, dark and dingy in apperance but grand and fierce in it's design. Finnally the rocks were pulled from in front of the fortress entirely. Charlie then lowered his arms and let out a breath of air, he then smirked and looked at Rex. ''

Charlie: See, I told you it was there.

Burakku lowerred his sword and stared.

Laura: Senshi's in there?

Silver: I can feel her.

Rei's Thoughts: Me too.

Silver and Rei walked over to Charlie.

Rex: We'll talk about you destroying our cell once you've saved Senshi.

''Silver lowerred a small dinghy into the water and climbed in. Rei also hopped in. Charlie then joined them, they then rowed in between the Shifting Tide and the Crimson Express. Charlie then shouted to both crews. ''

Charlie: Alright all of you guys need to work together and cause a distraction! We'll stay hidden for now. Once you guys have drawn enough of their attention, give us a signal and we'll sneak in unnoticed. Takeshi!

Takeshi: Yeah?

Charlie: *Smirking* You know the signal right?

Takeshi: *Smirking back* Ofcourse I do.

Charlie: Good good! Alright everyone good luck and lets move out!

Inside the Fortress.
Abaddon stood over Senshi smirking.

Abaddon: Your friends haven't come yet. Can you really call them your friends.

Senshi smirks.

Senshi: They'll....... Be here..... With...... Fangs.......Bared.

Abaddon prepared a witty comeback, but a sudden explosion stopped him.

BLAM!!!!!

Sounds of cannon fire came from everywhere.

Senshi: They........ Came.

Abaddon bared his teeth in a manic smile, he snarls and his eyes burn with murderous ecstasy.

Abaddon: I do love it when I'm wrong! It makes the hunt so much more fun! The lions have come with their fangs bared to save their pride mate! And the hunter is lying in wait with his gun cocked and ready to fire! Oh it's going to be a blood bath! Sehahahaha!

''Abaddon then disappeared once more, Senshi felt mixed feelings. She was happy that her friends had arrive but she was also fearful. Fearful of the what she thought Abaddon was truly capable of. What Abaddon's true power was. And what that power could do to her friends.''

Outside the Fortress
''The Devil Spawns and The Technicolours were raising hell, fighting side by side. Hundreds of soldiers had come out to greet them, but not a single one could break their resolve. Not even the cannons could break their spirits. They were hear to save a friend and nothing would stop them. Even if their screams were droned out by cannons they would just scream louder.''

Burakku: So When is this signal gonan happen then and what is it?

He slashes through a soldier.

Takeshi: Don't worry about it, all you need to know is it has something to do with this barrel on my back.

''He punches a soldier and then slashes another with his sword. Meanwhile on the dinghy, Silver, Rei and Charlie are getting ever closer. Meanwhilse Charlie, Silver and Rei remain hidden and out of sight.''

Silver: Anything else from Senshi?

Charlie: No not yet, I can sense her but she's weak. We'll have to hurry but we need to wait for the signal first.

Suddenly, the signal comes back.

Senshi: Please...... Anybody.......Answer me....

Charlie: Wait! I can hear her!

''He begins to reach out to her. ''

Charlie's Thoughts: Senshi! Can you hear me?! Are you Alright?! We've come to rescue you! Do you where abouts you are?!

Senshi: Charlie?.......CHARLIE!!! Where are you? You need to leave now! It's a trap. He waiting for-*

Then as suddenly as she appeared, she's gone.'' Rei whimpers and hugs his head. ''

Charlie: Damn... She was there for one second... Damn it!

Silver: What did she say?

Charlie: *Looks at Silver* She said that we should leave, that its a trap. She doesn't want us to get hurt, she's such a fool.

Silver: That sounds like Senshi all right. Can you talk to her again? Find out where she is.

Charlie: I can try but she's weak....

Once again Charlie trys to reach out to her.

Charlie's Thoughts: Senshi! Can you hear me?! Please tell me where you are we're coming!

''Instead of Senshi's voice, he gets a deep voice. The voice of Abaddon. ''

Abbadon's Thoughts: Hello there Charlie.

''Charlie's eyes flair with surprise, how the hell was Abaddon able to do this? What had he done with Senshi,.Charli's blood began to boil and his face turned istantly from worry to unfathomable rage. ''

Charlie's Thoughts: YOU BASTARD! WHAT HAVE YOU DONE WITH HER!

Abaddon's Thoughts: Don't you worry, she's safe. She's taking a nap whilst her new best friend waits for her other friends to come and try and pick her up from our playdate. Sehahahaha! And what a fun playdate it was, we played so many games with one another. There was so much pain involved you can't begin to imagine my enjoyment! SEHAHAHAHAHA!

Charlie's Thoughts: BASTARD! I AM GOING TO ERASE EVERYTHING THAT YOU ARE! DO YOU HEAR ME!

Abaddon's Thoughts: Oh Ho Temper, temper. I'll be looking forward to watching you try! SEHAHAHAHAHA!

Suddenly the telepathic wave length has been cut off, as if Abaddon had chosen to let Charlie inside it.

Charlie: BASTARD!

Silver: You alright?

Rei: That ****, we'll kill him

Charlie: Yeah, though I'd rather leave him in a state worse than death.

''He clenches his firsts tightly and his eyes begin to glow a harsh purple. He is near the point of absolutley losing it. ''

Silver: We'll find her. She's a tough girl. She wouldn't let some bastard knock her around.

Rei: But he has, she's in serious pain. I don't know how much more she can take.

''Charlie begins to calm down, he smirks at Silver. ''

Charlie: No Silver is right, she won't go down so easy. Even if she is knocked out.

Silver: Yeah.

They both loos over towards where the others are fighting.

Charlie: It's all up to the others now.

Silver: Let's go kill that bastard.

Back to Abaddon and his preparations
''Abaddon, stands infront of Senshi. She is completley out of it, seeming as if she has finnaly been broken. ''

Abaddon: SEHAHAHA! Oh he is a barrel of laughs isn't he?! Sehahahaha!

''He turns around to Senshi and examines her from top to bottom. She is bruised and bloodied all over her body. Abaddon then grabs her chin, Senshi remains motionless. ''

Abaddon: Oh you're not done yet are you? I was so hoping to savour you're death...

''He brings his head closer to hers. ''

Abaddon: I had so hoped to get a real good taste.

''He sticks his tongue out and brings it slowly closer to Senshi's cheek. He is preparing to lick her with it's rasping slitherine edge. As if by instinct, Senshi awakens, her eyes open in a flash and with what little strength she has left she tilts her head away from Abaddon's tongue. Abaddon then brings his head away from her. ''

Abaddon: Oh good you're not quite dead yet. Althought to be honest I could kill you right now...

''He slides his hand down from her chin and grabs her neck tightly squeezing as if his hand was a hangman's noose. ''

Abaddon: But then again what would be the fun in that?

''He lets go off her neck and lets it slump down. He allows it to go down the length of Senshi's body before he loses contact with her. To give her one final shiver down her spine before the show truly begins. ''

Abaddon: If I killed you now, noone would see it. And whats the point in doing something so meaningful alone? Thats what my old man used to say. Sehaha, I hated that man. So orderly, so peaceful. Oh I was so happy when I squeezed the life out of him. SEHAHAHAHA! And now I simply can't stop stealing people's lives from them! When you're friends get here... Oh we're going to have so much murderous and brutal fun! SEHAHAHAHA!

''He then disappears once more, leaving Senshi alone again on the cross. Senshi sagged against her chains. Her strength was gone, her spirit, gone. She was a shell. All she had left was a little spark of strength left, but it was fading fast. If she didn't get help soon, she would die. She looked up at the sky and a single tear rolled down her face. Then her eyes rolled back in her head and she sagged. ''

Back at the outside of the fortress.
''The Devil Spawns and Technicolours still continue fighting bravily, they face overwhelming numbers which have been growing each time they knock out a soldier. But they continue fighting hard, Takeshi watches the soldier's entering the battle field carefully. He lies in wait for the oppurtunity to create his signal. ''

Takeshi's Thoughts: These soldiers just keep on coming, but I have to wait a little longer until creating the signal. I need to make sure that every single soldier is out here then I can do the signal.

''He slashes through five more men and the leaps to where Burakku is. ''

Takeshi: *Smiling* So Burakku, are you enjoying yourself?

Burakku: Ask me once Senshi's at the wheel.

''He slashed ten more men, his face impassive. then he shiverred''

Burakku: I think you might want to send the signal. I've got a feeling that......

He became silent and continued to fight.

Takeshi: Alright, I'll send it as soon as I can. Just gotta wait for....

''Takeshi has been watching the soldiers as they've come out to fight. For the last 5 minutes noone else has come out to greet them. He makes his mind up, all of the soldiers are out on the battlefied. ''

Takeshi: Haha! It's time! Burakku cover me I need to have a drink.....

''Takeshi takes the barrel off of his back. Burakku looks at him slightly puzzled but gets infront of Takeshi to gaurd him. Takeshi begins to chug down the barrel and in less than a minute he finished the barrel, he wipses his mouth and then breaks the barrel with just the tap of his finger. ''

Takeshi: GUYS IT'S TIME! MOVE OUT OF THE WAY!

''All of the Devil Spawns and the Technicolours look at Takeshi, they then all fall back. The soldiers not knowing what is to come, follow the two crews and become a near perfect straight line parralel to Takeshi. Takeshi raises his sword above his head and prepares to swing. ''

Takeshi: Kami No....

''He then swings his sword down with huge force. ''

'''Takeshi: SURRASHU! '''

''A giant blast of energy unleashes itself from his sword, creating a giant flash of light. It soars accross the battlefield cutting through the soldiers, the ground, everything in the giant slashes path was cut down as if it were nothing. The giant blast then sailed from the fortresses' grounds and cut accross the water. It then finnally dissipated in a blinding flash of light. On the fortress grounds, a giant groove had been left in it's wake. The groove was incredibly smooth, as if it hadn't just been cut but sanded as well. Alot of the soldiers had been taken out by the attack but many still remaind. Over at Charlie's, Silver's and Rei's position, Charlie smirked. ''

Charlie: Thats the signal! Lets go!

Silver: *whistles* Your crew never ceases to surprise me.

''The three start rowing, Rei looking toward the base in anticipation..... and worry.''

Rei: Something is wrong. I can't feel her anymore.

Charlie: As I said she's weak... We'll just have to hope for the best, and if the worst has happend...

''He eyes begin to glow a harsh purple, as the boat moves it gets fasted the harsher Charlie's eyes glow. ''

Charlie: I will erase that man and everything he is from existence...

''The trio made there way towards the now wide open door. As they sneak in, they imagine what they will do when they meet up with Abaddon. Eventually, they get into the arena. There they see Senshi chained to a cross. She's covered in blood and cuts. She has a large bruise on her cheek and blood is running from her nose and the side of her mouth. ''

Charlie: Senshi! Damn this is worse than I thought!

''He frantically looks around. ''

Charlie: It doesn't look like that bastard is here btu I dunno it seems to good to be true. I can't sense him anywhere can you Silver?

''Silver isn't pay attention to Charlie. He is staring at Senshi's unconsious form on the cross. His heart is pounding. His fists clench as if strangling Abaddon right that second. His emotions were so twisted he couldn't focus his powers. Rei too was transfixed. Charlie was on his own.''