♩Solar ♩ Gravitas & Vitas♩Strong Bird♩Blitz Sticks♩Oto Oto♩Oto Tier 3 ♩Nitufia♩Santufia♩Nitufia - Tier 2♩
"We're all caged song birds, waiting for someone to hear our sound"

A bright golden light glowed on the surface of the Dutchman, as it traversed through Upper Yard. As the boat chartered to an unknown course, Charlotte turned right at the junction, bringing the crew to an opening in which they could possibly dock their ship against, as the Giant Beanstalk which pierced the Heavens to God’s Realm, was now in very visible sight, about 300 Meters are so. Turning off the looming effect, the Songbirds docked momentarily, waiting several moments until the man’s wounds healed. “That’s an interesting instrument you have their, Junbei.” Raven commented, watching as the second degree burns plastered across the man’s body started to fade.

“Yeah, this tonfa’s curse is pretty useful but unfortunately, it drains a lot out of me.” Junbei said, his body wincing in pain as the wounds cleared up. Getting hurt didn’t do much to Songbird, however, that was the scary part. Though pain would never make him panic, he could never truly gauge how much pain he sustained. With his body omitting a slight glow, as if he was covered in glow paint, the Songbirds docked off the ship, leaving the sleeping crew beneath the decks to guard the vessel. Ripping down several branches, the party covered the boat in trees shrubs and various branches to blend it into the surrounding flora.

Leading the pack, Charlotte began to guide the party through the jungle’s terrain, Junbei keeping his Haki active just incase the route she charted brought them close to any animals. “We’re turning left at this clearing, straight ahead are a pack of giant… Snakes it seems.” Junbei stated, picking up the snakes humongous size with his Kenbunshoku. Diverting the path, the crew travelled for several hours, drawing closer and closer to the Bean Stalk. Eventually, the party stumbled across the sign, of a wingless man with his head cut off, ‘Wingless Beware, Shandia Turf Up Ahead’. The junction they viewed the sign has three paths, straight, right or left. Closing his eyes, Junbei tried to sense for movement but neither route provided anything definite, except for the right most route, which revealed to Junbei a sight which was very peculiar.

“Hmm…” Junbei exclaimed, everyone staring at the Songbird for his response. “Something’s wrong here…” Junbei stated. “Hoho… What is it Junbei?” Juju inquired. “The Shandia… there nowhere in scope currently. In my mental map, if we go straight, it’ll lead us definitely to the Shandia Camp… I’m seeing tons of tents and barricades… but to my right… A force of Wingless are literally at the very peak of my scope, 300 Meters in that directions… but aren’t the Wingless at war with the Shandia and if so why are they so close to the village?” Junbei concluded. Exclaiming loudly with a stunned expression on their face, Chance and Raven looked at each other. “Could it be… you’ve discovered the Wingless Base? We’ve searched high and low but each time we were escorted there blindfolded!” Chance announced in excitement.

“I need to check in with the leader of the Revolutionary Army, his name is Ivan Mavers. I’ve been helping him free several Wingless across Upper Yard…” Chance exclaimed adamant. “Which reminds me you’re highness… We should check on the situation on Angel Island” Raven announced digging through her pouch to reveal a Den Den Mushi.

♩Solar ♩ Gravitas & Vitas♩Strong Bird♩Blitz Sticks♩Oto Oto♩Oto Tier 3 ♩Nitufia♩Santufia♩Nitufia - Tier 2♩
"We're all caged song birds, waiting for someone to hear our sound"

‘Puru Puru’ the sound of the Den Den Mushi rang for several utterances until the Snail-Phone was answered. “Hello, Haven Bar, how may I help you?” Jack answered. “Jack!” Raven announced. "I’m glad you're well!” Raven said, blushing slightly. “Is this you Raven!? I heard about the incident at Angel Cove’s Coast… Things are crazy now here on Angel Island! With the S Category alert… I’ve never seen so many Berets in my life. Rumours are running around of this Auburn Songbird and another man whose seems to be this bird of flames… It’s got the people terrified since one of them is Wingless in nature… Some reports say they both are but I got my girls doing some recon on Lovely Street… or what’s left of it.” Jack said, reaching into his pocket for a cigarette. “We’re actually here with the Auburn Songbird now… We’ve gain some intelligence that might actually bring about the end of the Human Consensus Act.” Raven informed happily.

Leaning over to Chance, “Eh… Is she always this cheerful?” Junbei inquired confused. Laughing lightly, “All woman are when they’re talking to the one they love, Jack’s her fiancee, an old soldier who defected from the Pillars as soon as she did. The things people do for love.” Chance said blushing slightly as she could smell Junbei’s scent and the tickling nature of his hair resting against her ear. Charlott was filled with jealousy out of this world. “Hohoho… It’s good to be young isn’t it.” Juju said onlooking. Nico and Caprice nodding their heads agreeing, staring at Charlotte, breaking their glance once the woman shot them the finger.

As the conversation continued, the couple exchanged intel, hanging up the phone once they’d completed telling each other ‘I love you’s’ and ‘Stay safe’s’. Staring at the prior, seemingly heartless woman, the Songbird’s teased the woman with their gazes, “Woho… Seems like ya in love.” Junbei said, as the remainder of his crew nodded in approval. “Shove it or I’ll gut all of ya!” Raven exclaimed blushing. “She’s so cute when she’s flustered!” Charlotte exclaimed, the remaining crew shook their heads in approval.

Clearing her throat, “Whatever! Right now the situation on Angel Island is high security… They’ve even blocked entrances in and out of the island. The White Berets have been dispatched to Heaven’s Gate, holding all those at the entrance at bay. If we’re going to make it out of this… We must deliver this information to God immediately. I think the intel will serve well! Maybe we can garner assistance from the Revolutionary Army.” Raven stated eccatic. “Hmm… Maybe.” Junbei said cryptically. As men travelled to the right for several hundred meters, following the path, Junbei rushed ahead of the party, stopping them by extending his arms. “They’re a series of wires pressed against the ground.” Junbei stated.

Focusing his Kenbunshoku, Junbei noticed that the whole area was plastered with landmines and strings which were tied onto the trees peaks to seemingly prevent flying in the area. After a few moments of scanning, took out of his tonfas, whipping a Dustnado to clear the path for about ten metres, North North East of their current location. Several explosions went off, drawing alert to the Wingless Party who were only several metres ahead, about fifty meters or so, give or take.

♩Solar ♩ Gravitas & Vitas♩Strong Bird♩Blitz Sticks♩Oto Oto♩Oto Tier 3 ♩Nitufia♩Santufia♩Nitufia - Tier 2♩
"We're all caged song birds, waiting for someone to hear our sound"

“Before you guys go on ahead, I want to lurk in the background a little bit and listen into the Wingless Factions conversations.” Junbei stated. Chance facial expressions altered, she became very serious. “You don’t trust the Wingless, do you?” the woman asked bluntly. “No. I don’t. This whole thing seems too fishy to me. The Wingless Camp being set so close to Shandia Village… The traps they’re putting around their camp to stop attackers… People who fight for the Revolution aren’t into sketchy bases and setting up camps so close in my opinion.” Junbei stated. “And another thing… If this Ivan person claims to want to help the Wingless, wouldn’t the simple option be to leave Skypiea. It’s not like he has anything connecting him here.” Junbei stated boldly. “He can’t leave!” Chance shouted. Breathing heavily in frustration, “Ivan… He’s the person who saved my life two years ago!” Chance shouted. “I promise you Junbei, once you meet him it’ll all make sense.” Chance stated. As the party approached the Songbirds lurked, remaining in the bushes, releasing his Radar to keep track of the conversation in the camp. Asking to borrow Raven’s Den Den Mushi, Junbei transferred the sound-waves he was receiving through the tele-com so the crew could hear.

The sounds of rattling chains could’ve been heard as the Wingless men laughed as they took pleasure in the women from the Shandia camp. Sitting in the center of the encirclement was Revolutionary Leader, Ivan. Using his connections with the Revolutionary Army, he’s gained access to easier routes to and from Skypiea. Drinking his ale in merriment, Ivan sat talking smack with his men as the shackled woman’s wings fluttered, wincing in pain as he had at her. His hand trailing along the woman’s figure, licking his lips as the whole camp watched. Chance’s expression was mortified at the sight. Getting his fill, the man discarded the Shandia to the floor, while the remainder of his men have at her next. “Boss! I heard an explosion further to the South East!” one of men exclaimed biting into the roasted snake meat. “Impossible!” Ivan said, flaring out his arms flamboyantly. “Must be a Wild Animal or something… Thanks to the latest additions between the Auburn Songbird cat and this bird of legends, I’ve been able to raid my fill of the Shandia women now that they’re out hunting. If I could only get my hands on that Princess again… Chance. I have a thing for fullset women like her. Sadly, she lost her figure due to the curse her and that fool Sango placed upon themselves!” Ivan shouted. “Really… To trade their souls for immortality in that Golden Tomb, just to find their beloved Princesses offenders. It’s hilarious. They’re all tools in Prometheus’s palms. We create the conflict, he supplies the plot. I’ve made millions of these Winged Women on Baltigo. Once the Army doesn’t find out, I’ll be set.” Ivan said grinning. Laughing and drinking in merriment for a while longer, each member of the Songbird was filled with immense anger towards the man.

Chance unable to take it any longer, flew from their hidden position towards the camp. Before she came into sight, Ivan exclaimed, “Maybe I should take her childish figure for a go! Kekeke! She might show me a good time. These Winged women are so good at-” Ivan’s exclaimed words froze, switching towards his usual pleasant demeanor. Packaging his goods back up, pulling up the suede pants zipper, the man put on a cheerful expression. “What brings you so far out, Princess? More intel to trade!? I’m sorry you’ve seen our men in such a deplorable state.” Ivan said grinning. The sight before the woman’s eyes was horrific, everywhere women of the Shandia Clan were being used, tears dripping from their eyes, some even passed out. Chance vomited, emptying her stomach of everything she’d consumed. It was metaphorically in a sense, a cleansing. “Was it all a lie, Ivan?” Chance simply asked. Pointing his pistol at the woman’s head, “Most of it was I guess.” Ivan said grinning. “I vouched for you!" Chance shouted. “Indeed you did… I guess this is the end of our Waltz… Princess.” Ivan responded. “I trusted you!” Chance shouted. “You should be careful who you trust next time!” Ivan exclaimed chuckling. Raven dashing from the bushes, approached the man at top speed, lance in hand, however, before Junbei could warn her, the army of men open fire with their rifles, parading the woman’s body in bullets. “I was wondering when your lapdog would show her face.” Ivan stated.