Cp9's Independent Adventures

Where Do We Go From Here?

It was too much for them to bare! What was happening to them? Ever since the events in Enis lobby, its been nothing but bad luck. First, they were beaten by mere children, and pirates at that. The very people they perceived to be scum! Then that bastard Spandam blamed the whole incident on them! His ego was much too big to take the blame for anything really. The whole act forced them to become fugitives from the people they once worked for. Then, they had to perform silly acts using their devil's fruits abilities to raise money for Lucci. At first it was a nice gesture....they were starting to feel like actual friends. Hanging out at the café, going shopping, and even going to have a bowling match. All that was the one thing they wanted so bad. It never showed until they actually got it. Someone to simply be a friend. All of that became dashed the moment Rob Lucci decided to deal "excessive justice" to that Candy pirate captain. Self-restraint.....was that even a work for that man?! For god's sake he crushed his skull right when he was about to give up. Then again, that's probably what made Lucci do it to begin with. Lucci had little to no sympathy for someone who showed weakness, evident to his treatment of Nero. Back then they didn't care really. They didn't care that he discarded Nero like a broken water pistol....but now thinking back on it, it was deplorable behavior. Not just what Lucci did....but how they all just sat and watched.

"Cp-0? What!? You still want to work for the government after what they tried to do to us!? Can you be any more stupid", Jabra shouted at Lucci. The former cp9 team had landed on Zero island. Appropriately named due to its history. It was believed to be an island that people hunted for when they wanted a better chance at starting a new life. Of course, the former government workers were unaware of this. Its discovery by them was only a coincidence.

You heard right...Its a new chance to continue what I loved doing. I figured you of all people would know that", Lucci replied. All his former teammates eyed him in a confused manner. His main reason for working for the government anyway was so that he could have a license to kill. Despite the fact that it was supposed to be 'within reason', he would kill for amusement for even the slightest reason. Naturally noone would really bother trying to stop him. "I simply wont let it go to waste."

Kalifa turned her head the second Lucci looked at her. The same response that Fukurou gave after Lucci looked at him. "Well...I suppose I wont try to reason with you. Afterall, its not like we have anywhere to go....but I'm afraid I don't see myself working for them anymore", Kalifa replied.

"The offer was extended to us all...of course it is just an offer. Noone has any intention on forcing anyone to go back to them...with that being said, if anyone chooses to remain here....then this is where we part ways." Lucci had one of the most tern looks in his eyes. It was one they were used to...and was one he gave when he was serious about something.

"So that's it? That's all you have to say", Jabra asked as he returned a stern look of his own.

Naturally Hattori stayed perched atop of Lucci's shoulder. He had no intention of leaving his master. Another non surprising addition to the offer was Kaku. He walked over to Lucci and Hattori, with a plain face. "I'm sorry, but Kalifa said it herself. We have nowhere to go...no money...and no lives. This might be the easiest solution to sustain ourselves. Lest you all want to go back to being circus performers." Kaku was serious, but not COMPLETELY heartless. It was obvious he only wanted what was best for them all. Each member could see the look of plead in his eye. He would never admit it, but he really did want them all to take the offer. Perhaps maybe even Lucci wanted them to, but he was much harder to read.

"That makes three of us. Anymore takers", Lucci asked as he looked towards the remaining cp9 members.

"I cant bring myself to do it. I'd rather face the unknown that go back...", Kalifa said as she hopped off of the boat.