The sound of the warning bell reverberated over the entire Island. It took a lot of energy for Valentina to slow down time for the entire island while speeding it up for herself and Tyra. Valentina made a mad dash for Hugo hoping there was someone else around him that could help with the walled city vessel that was bearing down on them.
Tyra was glad she had heard Alexandria's roar from earlier. If that was the polar bear form, there was no way she was going to move very far. She also figured Alexandria heard the bell and hoped she could see the walled city ship coming towards them.
The area that Alexandria was training on was land they had decided would be used for expansion of the settlement in the future. Tyra saw the polar bear looking off in the direction of the enemy ship coming towards them. She let out a sigh of relief as she moved beside Alexandria. “I hope you've gained some control over that form or else we're going to be in trouble if you rampage again.”
Alexandria let out a low growl as she started to shift back into her human form. She stretched a bit, shaking off the fatigue she felt. Thankfully her clothes were still intact. “There is no way I would use this form to fight just yet. It still needs more refinement. I see we have some uninvited guests. May I ask why you rang the incoming ship sound instead of the intruder sound?”
“We have about half a dozen other ships coming towards the harbor as we speak. Valentina is on the way to warn Hugo since the flagship is closest to their location. I figured I'd come and tell you since this would be a good chance to use Promised Retribution against our enemy. That is the reason for the alarm I sounded.” Tyra was ready to leave and make her way towards the harbor. However, she wasn't going to make a move until Alexandria gave her the order to do so.
Alexandria rolled her shoulders, cracked her knuckles and a devious smile across her face. “I will make my way to support Hugo so we can test out the cannons. You get to the harbor as quickly as possible. If Valentina has not already left by the time I get to Hugo, I will send her your way. Test the ships before you let them dock. We do not have enough Firepower at the moment to take on two threats at once. Once we are finished, we will bring Promised Retribution around to the harbor just in case.”
Tyra nodded leaving Alexandria and making her way to the harbor. This was going to be fun, and she was going to finally be able to get some exercise in.
Getting down into a runner's stance Alexandria smirked and took off in the direction of Hugo and Promised Retribution. She could V's wings above her as she reached into her coat pulling out her cane scythe.
As she drew closer Valentina passed her giving Alexandria a wave. Alexandria was glad to see that everything so far was going smoothly. It only took her a few moments to reach Hugo who was already giving orders and having the mooring lines detached from the makeshift dock.
“Do you believe this is overkill for a single ship?” Alexandria's question echoed up the ramp to Hugo's ears. She was walking with her cane ready for a fight. Alexandria didn't see a need yet to shift since that expended a great deal of energy and her weapon would be more than sufficient for a single walled city ship.
Hugo let out a hearty chuckle stepping aside so Alexandria could board Promised Retribution. “We need to test her out on someone. Valentina filled me in on the details. Are you all right with sinking a ship so soon after the flagships reveal?”
A playful giggle escaped Alexandria's lips. “We will disable their ship and board them. I want to take at least a few prisoners. It is way too soon for them to be sending a ship at us. It could be a scouting ship that has no idea what's going on yet. So, take out the mask and then run alongside them. You, I, and two of your best will board. We will kill any who attack, and I want to take at least three prisoners if possible.”
The ship started to move slowly out as Hugo's voice boomed over the deck as Alexandria made her way to the helm. “Deck cannons fire on that vessel and take out the mast!”
Hugo's crew hurried across the deck, boots stomping against the wood echoed across the deck as two cannons were pushed into place and loaded ready to fire.
Cannon fire echoed across the water. A faint splash was heard as one of the cannonballs missed its target. However, this faint splintering of wood and a creaking sound echoed from the ship before them as the mass crashed down into the water. Cheers erupted from the deck as Alexandria's voice boomed from the helm echoing across the deck.
“Come alongside and prepare to board!” Alexandria spun the wheel, excitement etched on her face. Promised Retribution slowly turned as they made their way towards the now crippled walled city ship.
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Thanks to the water wheel attachments to promise retribution they were broadside to the walled city ship within a few minutes. Alexandria made her way from the helm joined by Hugo and two of his strongest workers. She gave them a playful giggle. “Are you boys ready to party?”
Alexandria didn't give them a chance to answer; she grabbed a grappling hook off of the railing next to them, spinning it above her head and throwing it towards the enemy ship. When it latched on, she pulled it tight and swung on towards the enemy ship and the deck. She landed gracefully on to the walled city ships deck. Aside from the debris from the Mast being blown off by one of their cannons there was nothing on the deck.
Hugo and his two men landed behind Alexandria drawing their weapons. Even though she wasn't opposed to fighting with Hugo it was a shame that she didn't have any of her core crew. Everyone else was busy at the moment and with Valentina and Tyra dealing with the ships that were coming into the harbor there really wasn't much of a choice.
“You have a lot of nerve attacking and boarding a walled city ship.” A man appeared on the deck in one of the walled city standard survival suits. Flanking him were at least a dozen other soldiers. They were all wearing survival suits.
Alexandria drew her scythe pointing the blade at the group of soldiers. “You are trespassing on Crimson Judgment territory. The penalty for that is death delivered by the captain's own hand.” A devious giggle escaped her lips as she dashed forward driving her scythe into the nearest soldier.
Blood sprayed from the wound painting Alexandria's face a dark crimson. She let out a playful giggle turning to the soldier that had spoken. “Do you understand how hopelessly outmatched you are at the moment?”
The remaining soldiers moved forward to attack Hugo and his men while the soldier who had spoken up turned to face Alexandria. “Who the hell are you to be this brazen against the walled city government?” He drew his sword pointing it at her.
His arm was less than steady. His trembling sent sounds of metal into Alexandria's ears. A sly smile crossed her face as she turned to face him spinning her scythe in front of him. Blood flew from it splattering on the deck along with a light mist that landed on his suit. “You should be careful how you speak to me, boy. The fact that your armor looks a bit outdated and you're carrying a sword must mean you either have not gotten gun upgrades or you're a ship that has been traveling for quite some time.”
Metal clashing on metal echoed around them as Hugo and his two fighters quickly overpowered and killed most of the dozen men that had attacked them. Hugo had remembered what Alexandria said, and they were able to restrain two of them. The sounds quickly died down and all that could be heard was the wind rustling through the bits of cloth from the mast that was mostly in the water.
His eyes widened as he looked around. Blood was everywhere and aside from two wounded soldiers he was the only one left on the ship still standing. “You are nothing but soulless monsters.” The soldier wanted to take a step forward until he noticed his entire body was shaking. The slight cladding of metal against his armor echoed on the deck.
Alexandria bit her lower lip tilting her head to the side pointing her scythe at the soldier. “How about you just give up? Your friends back there don't look very knowledgeable however you could give us a wealth of information. Drop your weapon and come quietly or I will rip you to peace slowly.”
Well, everything was going on a ramp from Promised Retribution was lowered onto the deck of the walled city ship. Hugo and his men escorted the two soldiers they captured back onto the flagship. As Alexandria and the main soldier had their stare down the rest of Hugo's men walked around the deck picking up weapons and gathering crates. Anything that you get their hands on that was light and manageable.
The soldier dropped his weapon and placed his hands above his head. His trembling continued as two of Hugo's men restrained him and brought him aboard Promised Retribution.
“That was the correct choice. However, once we're done with you and your men, death on your ship will seem like paradise.” A devious giggle escaped Alexandria's lips. She walked over to the mast touching the splintered area.
“Hugo, should we cut this off and tow the ship or do you want to sink it?” Alexandria was only asking the question out of courtesy since all of the materials on the ship that couldn't be picked up could be useful. However, towing this ship to the harbor could stir up some trauma from the settlers that live on the island.
“Bringing the ship in would be my choice. We can avoid any negative reactions by taking it to the makeshift dock we made for Promised Retribution. That way my men and I can unload it; take it apart and of course burn the walled city government banners.” Hugo clenched his fists a bit in anger.
Alexandria nodded, taking her scythe and sheathing it. She walked up the ramp to the helm as Hugo and his men secured the broken mast and tied the walled City ship to Promised Retribution. Once everything was set up, they moved forward towing the ship behind them making their way to the makeshift dock.
They had gained quite a haul of equipment supplies and a little bit of treasure. Once they made it back to shore Alexandria took possession of the soldier that had done all of the talking. “Hugo, I want you and your man to bring all the spoils to the main hall so that we can divide them. That is aside from any food supplies which can be brought to the kitchen. As for the two soldiers your men captured, you have the right to interrogate them. However, this one is mine.”
Hugo nodded in agreement as Alexandria grabbed the soldier and started walking him towards the main hall. She was excited to find out how Valentina and Tyra had dealt with the half dozen ships making their way to the harbor. Of course, she wasn't going to be able to figure that out until she was done with this man. “I hope you're ready for pain the likes of which you have never imagined. You will see why the walled city government will fall to my Crimson Judgment.” Alexandria let out a playful giggle as the main hall came into sight.