After discussing what needed to be done and already having a distraction as a trump card made the operation a lot easier, but the more challenging part has yet to come. Walking off the ship, Cloud 9, the trio yet again adventured back into the city that was Orange Town this time Ike wore his hoodie over his head to add to his disguise. Walking among the crowd they followed the flow trying to take the quickest route towards the Marine's base without causing to much attention toward themselves.

"I feel like were on a super secret mission", he whispered to Aloeus and Ataru while chuckling a bit; to be honest Ike normally dealt with bandits so it was a nice change of pace. Naturally following the crowd lead them past the burning bar as many onlookers watched as it continued to blaze, "move aside nothing to see here!" The marines shouted trying to clear the way for them to put it out. It seemed like the whole Marines squad including the captain were at the scene so this was the perfect time for them to enter the base.

After getting some ways away from the bar Ike sighed in relief he fault a little more at ease he then turned back to the Dwarf and Swordsman he wanted to see their expression of slipping past them; giving them a thumbs up he continued walking forward. It wasn't long until the Dream Chasers were alone and at there destined area, "so where should we check first?" the young captain expressed eagerness in getting the job done quickly.  

WC; 271/250
Stamina: 250/250

As they walked out the ship Ataru did a quick check of his gear. He had his impact dial bandaged on his left palm to absorb and activate, his sword with his flame dial attached was sheathed. He put his hood up when Ike did you could still see the flames rising from the bar location. The dock itself was quiet it was a little unnerving hearing only the waves and shouting coming from the bar. After moving for a bit Ike turned around and whispered to both Aloeus and Ataru. Ataru laughed a little with them before they moved towards the crowds to blend in with the rest of the city. As they passed the bar the Marines were keeping order as they dealt with the fire. Their plan seemed to work pretty well there were a large number of the Marines here.

Luckily none of the Marines paid any attention to the trio though it would of been more surprising if they did, Ataru didn't think they'd be able to get a sketch of the brawlers quite this quickly. It was still a little tense for Ataru until they were pretty far away from the bar where Ike gave a thumbs up. Ataru snickered a little Ike seemed to be an optimistic man, something that Ataru also hadn't seen in a while.

Arriving at the Marine base Ike asked the crew another question. Ataru spoke up "We should head to the supply warehouse they'll probably still have a couple guards posted there but shouldn't be a problem. If there are too many still guarding it we can have you and Aloeus go inside while I hold off guards until I get a signal. If for some reason we split up do we want to have our agreed meeting point to be the ship or another location?" Ataru was trying to think of all the angles and hopefully he covered most. However, he wouldn't be offended if the crew didn't like his plan or had a better one available. He unsheathed his sword after he finished speaking indicating that he was ready for anything.

WC: 355
Stamina: 150/150

Stepping off the ship the night sky was made brighter by the fire in the midst of town. It was actually quiet a beautiful scene if you thought about it. It was windy that would put the fire at a high risk of spreading.  With his comrades Aloeus kept pace heading towards their first target. The marines paid them no attention most of their focus was fighting the fire some citizens had even joined in the effort. That was the thing about small towns when things were rough they banded together to protect what was theirs. As a town that was consistently the target of pirates in the past these people were exceptionally close.  This would be Aloe’s first time to stealing with of non-dwarfs. He wasn’t sure how this would work. Big humans were slow, awkward, and stuck out. Aloe on the other hand could run considerably faster and was too small for most to perceive.  Would he stick with the team or keep the mission first?

In replied to Ike’s question on where they should target first. “In addition to general supplies Ataru and I need the weapons and general documents (Information) in order to successfully conclude our business here. We can sort through the papers later. Weapons are probably towards the center of the base. The most valuable of information would be office of the bases captain.” Aloe’s heart raced as a real challenge was ahead of him he felt so much more alive. “Weapons are the hardest to get but they are also the most important. But I can’t get the documents myself on our way out.” There were three targets and three of them. But getting the weapons and moving them all the way to ship would be a challenge in itself.

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Looking to Ataru he listened to him explain how they should head to the supply warehouse, but their could be a slight chance guards will be there. He even offered to guard them from incoming marine forces, although, he agreed with having the meeting point at his ship Cloud 9. "Lets have the meeting point at my ship Cloud 9, but I want to hear what Aloeus has to say first", the three of them had different ideas to use so it would be better if they all voice their opinions. Looking down at the dwarf they not only needed weapons but they also needed some sort of documents which he had no idea where they would be at.

After listening to his crewmates explain the situation and ideas they could use to carry out the task he closed his eyes and clinched his right thumb into his index finger and placed it on his chin. He thought for moment before opening his eyes, "since you and Ataru know where the documents are I want you two to go together in case a guard is there. I am more then capable of handling myself I just need you to show me where the weapons are" the young captain stated.

He then looked at the both of them and started walking towards the marine base , "no objections? Cause I need you to show me where the weapons are" the dread head pirate said while walking into the empty building with the trio. It was empty as normally the ones who stood in front as a office worker is even gone, "not a soul in sight", he spoke with confidence while walking ahead.

WC; 282
Stamina: 250/250

When Ike said that Ataru and Aloe knew where the documents were and suggested that he knew where the weapons were Aloe hesitated briefly looking at Ataru. Aloe didn’t actually know where the stuff was and as far as he knew neither did Ataru. Aloe had actually planned to do this part of the operation solo. But things were in a constant state of flux. The new addition was adamant about going too. Aloe figured the risk was worth the reward of getting a ride. Night on a small archpilego with the marines handling a fire they weren’t likely to encounter too many bodies inside. “Well actually,” Aloe began unashamed “We really don’t know where exactly the goods are” he left out the fact that when he was going to be alone it didn’t matter because a covert solo mission gave him more time. Instead he said “I was just going to wing it as I looked around. But putting your armory in the middle of your stronghold makes since to me.”

Aloe’s was being guided into a situation he wasn’t entirely comfortable none of the three had worked together before so they weren’t familiar with each other operated. A disagreement at this stage could really negatively affect the outcome of the mission. As members of the revolutionary army Ataru and Aloe could not give Ike the full picture but Aloe deeply unnerved at the thought of Ike being alone with the weapons. Ike seemed to be a good guy and it was his ship after all. Aloeus didn’t lie casually so when this mission was over he would be Aloeus’ captain as long as piracy didn’t conflict with his primary objective. But as the expert in this group of theft he couldn’t bite his tounge on this. “Yes I do object. Ataru need to go with you. Weapons are more heavily guarded and we need more people moving them. If the marines know we came for information and they make adjustments in accordance, just how valuable will that info be? I CAN find it and remove it without being seen.” Aloe was firm and confident he spoke to Ike as an equal a fellow man whose opinion was taken into consideration but was making his own judement call based on his expertise. “Plus we can’t let man skirt over hear light the place on fire now can we? He uses a fricken flaming sword!”

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Ataru listened to Ike and was thinking about how weird it would be for him to be alone with the weapons.Not that he didn't trust him it was just that the weapons would be the hardest to take it would need more than one person just to carry them out. Then again Ike could try some catapult system but Ataru doubted he could calculate distance off the top of his head.Plus Ataru wasn't exactly sure where any of the buildings were. He knew that the armory building should be fairly obvious because of the security as well as the structure. Luckily for him Aloeus offered a plan that sounded like it would be the most beneficial. "I agree with Aloeus lets go get the weapons Ike."Ataru was ready to move he would walk towards the door and right before he left out of it he said. "Good Luck Aloeus!" Smiling Ataru looked down the street of the base and moved towards the middle of the base.

It was late enough that most of the buildings lights were off so it wasn't hard to stay in the shadows of the buildings. He was moving carefully he didn't want to get surprised by a marine on patrol or one just walking back to his barracks. So far everything had been rather empty his fire must of really gotten the town going.He was looking all directions and saw a building that piqued his interest. It had the look of an armory especially with the only guard force he  had seen so far. The lights were also on it was like star in a sea of black. Ataru tried to observe from far away but he didn't want to get much closer for fear of attracting attention. He would look behind him to see if Ike had followed him.

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After hearing that Aloeus in fact didn't know where the papers where it sent Ikes plan crashing down, so he wasn't surprised when he objected to his plan earlier stated. Even Ataru thought it would be better if him and Ike went to gather the guns and let Aloeus wing it and find the papers on his own. It was two against one and their plan did sound a lot more better smoother than his so Ike nodded and went along with Ataru.

Following behind the swordsman like a shadow they moved into the middle of the base making sure not to get caught by any Marine that was on duty. Looking over his shoulder he could see a lit room with one soldier standing patrol in front of it and they stopped at this room so it must be the Armory. Ataru looked back at Ike, "stay here I can get him from long range" the captain warmed up his right shoulder as he jogged quietly towards the guard.

His arm stretched back and once he was two meters away from the guard he shot his fist at the guards skull and launched him into a wall; stepping over him to make sure he was knocked out Ike signaled Ataru to come over. Making sure the coast was clear Ike open the door to the Armory and saw different of variety of weaponry, "damn, they're so many which ones do we need?" He then walked inside preparing the sack he found inside the room.
Defeated; 1 T1

WC; 261/250
Stamina: 330/330

Ike was a man to be reasoned with Aloeus found comfort in this. A man who could be reasoned could also garner respect. Maybe this relationship would work out. When the part came to agreement Aloe went his separate way. Undercover of the night he entered base as someone exited. Oragan Town had new money floating in rotation ever since the World Government had come to town. Most buildings were old in style just repeatedly and rather quickly rebuilt. The base was a little different. Even though it wasn’t the most elaborate of bases it was certainly most fortified and largest building in town. There weren’t too many people around most of who seemed to be in a rush probably going to and fro from the fire or generally aiding the situation. No one had time to notice that there was a thief in mix a little smaller than a mouse.

Even though the hallways looked mostly the same as the rest Aloeus had given some thought to where the office might be. Powerful people typically wanted the same thing out of a office, space, and a view. The base more than one floor so Aloeus made his way to the top. On his way he passed by residential courters that seemed to house the bulk of the lower ranked people all in the same shared space. As well as the mess hall, by the smell of things some people must had to have leave during their dinner. Eventually the thief had reached the top. This floor had a very few rooms each of which were large. At the end of the hall was the one that Aloeus was probably looking for one that faced the city.

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So far Ike seemed like an ideal captain Ataru had no qualms with him, he even listened to his crew. He was still staring at the shadow when Ike said he had him. With one punch he took out the guard signaling Ataru over. Ike was inside with a sack asking which weapons by the time Ataru was over there. "Just grab as many of the expensive ones as you can I'll keep watch for you we don't want to be surprised. Also fill me up a sack to carry as well if you can." Standing to the side of the door Ataru had a pretty concealed position behind a small support beam for the armory.

A couple minutes passed before Ataru heard a noise hopefully Ike was done by now. Up ahead there were 4 ensigns or lower ranks with a sergeant. They were all dressed in the typical Marine vest with their scarfs. He could never understand why people would sign up to oppress people and at the same time take pride in wearing some of the corniest outfits he had ever seen.  He would whistle to get Ike's attention while simultaneously charging at one of 4 the ensigns with his sword drawn. He would point his sword at an ensign to the right of the man he was charging releasing red flames from his sword. They would connect and burn the man all over his chest region he would fall to the ground screaming. Ataru slashed the ensign he had gotten to a moment before his sword was fully out of sheath. He was bleeding on the ground he didn't look dead to Ataru, not that he cared much for Marine lives. He looked up at the remaining 3 who had now drawn their weapons. The sergeant looked worried as he should Ataru planned on taking him out next so they would cut of any communication to the rest of the patrols. He hoped that Ike was going to back him up if he couldn't handle the remaining three but he felt confident in his abilities to do so.

Defeated: 2 T0
WC: 352
Stamina: 150/150

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Ike flew past him quickly dispatching 3 marines with a barrage of fists. That's when things took a turn for the worse around the corner comes 2 bigger marines. Their skins were tanned by the constant beating of the sun on sea, and they wore a couple scars. Ataru knew that squad had been too easy to handle. It seemed like the majority of Marines were going to converge on their position Ataru mentally prepared himself for the long battle ahead of him. He charged straight at the man on the right. Ike would be able to handle the other one then they'd have to grab the weapons and split. He was quicker than the slow ensigns Ataru had fought earlier. He managed to pull out his cutlass, it glimmered in the background of the fiery night. The sound of metal on metal rang in the night as Ataru tried a feint and a horizontal slash. The Marine had managed to read his move. He wished he hadn't of wasted his flame dial on an ensign now, but this was a time to prove his swordsmanship. The dance of blades was an intermediate one but it would still be impressive to watch as the blades bounced of each other. Ataru wasn't having much luck getting an opening on this guy he seemed to be an adept defender. He needed to rethink his game plan.

He jumped backwards to gain some breathing space before he readied his next assault. While he was moving though the marine followed him while shouting some obscenities at him. He didn't intend to let up on his assault he swung a vertical slice intended for Ataru's head. He managed to deflect it off his blade and that's when he saw the opening. Putting both of his hands on his blade Ataru thrust  straight into the marines gut piercing through his skin. Ataru would twist the blade out then he flicked the blood of his blade as the marine coughed on the ground. He would look over at Ike's battle, if it looked like Ike had it he would run towards the bag of swords. Sheathing his blade and picking up both bags so he could hand one to Ike.  Otherwise he would help Ike in his battle before moving towards the weapons. "We got to get a move on can't get bogged down now!" Ataru would say as soon as the battle was over.

Stamina: 135/150
WC: 408/250
Defeated:1 T1

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