Rise Of A New Heart

Chapter 6 Proper introductions and Farewells

Bloodcurdling screams where all that could be heard from the ballroom, and upon finishing her "errand" Enyo exited the opulent hall and headed back down the south wing towards the Treasury. Approaching the doors Enyo poked her head in and saw the crew hard at work getting the treasure to the ship, Law was nowhere in sight but she just shrugged it off. She still had 20 minutes till departure so she quickly snuck past the treasure room door and headed for Orlov's room.

Law looked around the counts of room for anything that might be of use or value but nothing. While it was lavishly decorated it was also vain and contained mostly portraits of the count himself. Law heard the door creek open and quickly hid behind a large cupboard, the first thing he noticed that who ever it was they reeked of blood. Law saw it was Enyo, and watched make her way over to a set of large fancy double doors. Curious of her intentions he chose to stay hidden.

Enyo entered the room of the count and began to walk over to the ensuite. She turned the water on and began to undress behind a folding screen, her silhouette blurred by the steam from the shower. Law decided he would take his leave and see how the rest of his crew were going, lest he wanted to deal with the accusation of being a peeping tom.

Enyo was so enveloped in the refreshing water that ran over her body that she didn't even hear the door open and shut. She simply stood there, revelling in the hot water which was not available to the servants. After cleansing herself, washing the blood out of her hair and silently contemplating the universe (as you do in a nice hot shower) she shut the water off and stepped out feeling the cool air hit her exposed body causing a slight shiver. Now feeling completely rejuvenated she grabbed a large towel and dried herself off. She made her way over to a certain cupboard, it contained clothes that belonged to the former Countess, before she died.

Apparently she died of an unknown illness before Enyo arrived at the Manor, sifting through the clothes she found a (F/C) sparkling dress that had thick off the shoulder straps and hugged the waist before flaring out at the bottom. The Countess was smaller than Enyo but rather pear shaped, so the dress was quite formfitting but only around the chest area so it would do until she got to the next island to do some shopping. After brushing her hair out and satisfied with how she looked in the mirror Enyo made her way back to the Treasury.

Gasps echoed through the now mostly empty room "Captain said we had a new crewmember but he didn't say it was a girl~"A man with a hat that read 'penguin' said clearly trying to hold back his excitement "And such a pretty girl at that~" said another dreamily. This one wearing a green hat with a red brim, a goofy smile across his face and pink now dusting his cheeks. Enyo could already tell she was going to enjoy messing with these two, so she graced them a sweet smile turning them both into lovestruck puddles of butter.

"Your new so you're below me." A big white bear stated quite a matter-of-factly.

However he was quickly cut off by the butter brains who had recovered themselves to yell "SHUT UP!" At the Bear in unison.

"I'm sorry" (TT ^ TT) The bear was so suddenly downcast and Enyo sweat dropped.

'Easily defeated... Yet so cute~' she mused as she observed her new companions, the two men were still scolding the bear for insulting her and for being too sensitive. She noticed they were all wearing the same jumpsuit, and apart from the bears which was orange the rest were all white, she inwardly scoffed 'UGH! I hope Law-San doesn't make ME wear one of those awful things' she was pulled from her thoughts when the trio stopped bickering and turned to her.

"Sorry about him ("I'm sorry"(B)) he has low self esteem. Anyway we haven't even introduced ourselves... I'm Penguin, and this is Sachi and Bepo."

"What's your name miss?" Sachi eagerly cut in.

A light chuckle escaped Enyo's mouth, making Penguin and Sachi sigh dreamily.

"My name is Lucia Enyo, it is a pleasure to make your acquaintances."

Enyo introduced herself like a proper lady with a slight curtsy and upon hearing her voice Penguin realised.

"That voice! You're the servant girl that woke us up and warned us about the Marines!"

"That is correct"(E)

"But you look so... different! Is that a wig?"(P)

It was obvious she was about to be flooded with questions so before they could even ask.

"I'll explain everything once were safe. If we have everything we need I suggest we leave, the Marines could already be on the island"

"Indeed they are Enyo-ya" Law had appeared in the doorway to the Treasury.

"I have barricaded the main entrance but it won't last forever"(E)

"Alright then, let's get moving while there's still time."(L)

"Yes Captain!" Everyone shouted in unison.

They hastily made their way down the stairs to the ship but to Enyo's surprise it wasn't exactly a traditional ship.

"Wh-what is this?" Unbeknownst to them she had  seen the ship once before but not up close.

Sachi walked over "This is our ship Enyo-chan! We all live in a yellow submarine!"

"A yellow submarine?"(E)

"A yellow submarine!" He confirmed l.

triumphantly with hands on hips and head held high "It's our home, and now it's yours too." He was so gleeful and Enyo liked his childish personality.

The Pirates boarded the ship and made their way out of the cave towards the sea. There were no marine ships in sight so Law assumed them to be docked on the other side of the island. He made his way over to Enyo Who was watching the manor as they sailed away.

"Would you like to celebrate your new found freedom Enyo-ya?" A small smile played upon Enyo's features as her head turned to sideways glance at him.

"What did you have in mind captain?" Law's own mischievous smirk crept onto his features.

"I was thinking... Fireworks." He said as he offered her a small black box.

While his crew were loading the ship (and bathing) Law decided to make use of all the gunpowder he found whilst snooping around the manor, and the spare slave collars from the security room would make adequate detonators. With the two Law set up charges throughout the manner.

Enyo Took the trigger firmly in her delicate hand, armed the device and allowed her thumb to rest gently upon the button. She took one last look at the manner of dreams that was her house of nightmares.

"Goodbye... Rocky Port."