Shandia Village

Shandia Village

Calico or Fidel couldn't really remember it all. Even now his memory was not what it should be. The accumulated damage from the fight with Shoda and the attack from Michael had taken its toll on the body of Calico. A normal Man would've died long ago from these wounds. But, maybe it was because of the Will of D that Calico was still within the world of the living, albeit barely. The amount of time that had passed with Calico out of commision was an entire month. He was kept at Heaven's Gate for a week. There he was stabilized and Bill helped with repairs. Helping them as best he could with the sole purpose of getting free passage up to the White-White sea. Bill was successful in his endeavor. They weren't however allowed to allowed to stay on Angel Island. Rather being directed right to Shandia Village. Not the one located within Upper yard but rather the larger one located on a Island(Cloud?) near Angel Island. Someone that went by Hobi escorted them to Shandia Village. And brought them to a Hospital. Like everything within Shandia they were shit in comparison to what was on Angel Island. That didn't mean Calico couldn't be saved. It just made the process of healing longer. Hence it took a month for Calico just to recover enough to move around. Saying he was one hundred percent would be a lie. Calico would call his state close to thirty. But, even with that he knew if anyone tried him he could deal with them.

At this point in time covered in bandages he would be standing at the window within his room. It was dark out but the stars were something amazing. Due to their height within the sky they seemed brighter. Yeah, those in Shandia had things that lit their buildings but not to the extent when on the Blue Sea. To Calico it was like riding the waters of the open sea. It reminded him of when used to be on his Captain's ship. It seemed those memories weren't gone at least.

"You are up!" A feminine voice would be heard behind Calico. "You shouldn't be though....how about sitting down while I change your bandages."

"No." Calico would say as he slight turn his head to look over his shoulder at her. He was tired of laying down. He honestly was tired of being confined in this room. Even though he was only up for a hour or two. He'd look away from her as he pushed the window open, tempted to leap out. The drop wasn't all of that. The building was only about five stories. He felt he could survive the jump. During his contemplation he'd feel a gentle touch on his body. Her hands were warm and felt larger than they were. Physically they were small but Calico felt as if her one hand enveloped his entire body. It wasn't frightening but rather something he hadn't felt in a long time. Only two people ever made him feel this way. One being his Mother. And the Second being a Woman who will not be named or given a title.

She did not force Calico to sit down or anything like that. Instead she would respect his decision to stand and change his bandages as he did so. "Do you believe in magic?" She would break the silence as she finished removing his old bandages. Slowly and with the most gentle of care she ran her fingers across his back.

"Huh? Magic? At one point no, but it could be out there." Calico only said that because of the confirmation of Devil Fruits. As the objects were magically in his mind. As they bestowed strange powers to those that consumed it. Calico hadn't eaten one himself and he might never do so. Calico would wait a around two minutes before speaking again. This time asking her a question. "Why do you ask?"

She had begun to rebandages him when he asked his question. A small smile crept along her face; as she wanted him to ask that kinda question. It meant, at least to her, he was willing to have a conversation with him. As unknowing to Calico she was the one that had to take care of him since Heaven's Gate. At first she had only helped that guy known as 'Bill' but once they arrived to Shandia, her home, she took over completely. Bill having left shortly after their arrival. She spoke to him everyday as she did what needed to be done to ensure he recovered. "Because....look at you? Your sever wounds have healed up, except for a few. And you don't even have scars." She would finish up redoing his bandages where they were needed, before walk in front of him.  Calico would look down at her and gaze into her eyes. The two would sit there in silence for a good ten seconds, that felt like minutes. Calico would smirk and place his hand on her head.

"I heal this way because I do not bend. Not one cell within my body gives up, so no scar will ever reside on me. It isn't magic....it is because of who I am."

Calico was indeed a cocky Man. He was sure of himself all the time. Even when things, like what he just said, didn't really make sense. Some people would roll their eyes at his comment and might respond sharply at him for hic cockyness. But not this girl. Her eyes seemed to lit up in amazement at this Man from the Blue sea. "Oh! I almost forgot.. I'm F- Calico Jack. What is your name, Shorty?"

Anne Bonny

"Anne Bonny, but you can just call me Bonny." Anne would tell him as she walked back to his back, just to check the bandages. She placed her hand in one specific spot, for a few seconds. Once she removed her hand she would begin to pick up the things she brought, as she carried things in with a bucket. "Make sure you don't stand up too long. Okay? If you can just do that for me I will give you a treat." And with that she would leave from the room. Her scent still lingered in the air even with her gone. Calico, honestly, felt weird. For many reasons he couldn't have relations with that Woman, he knew that. But still his heart had raced when she placed her hands on him. And even now he still felt that way. He'd slap himself on both cheeks at the same time.

"Get yourself together. You can't have THAT kinda of thought about that lady. You are up here for business....now where the fuck is Bill." Calico would say out loud. He didn't mean to do this at all. It was just that everytime he was too excited or flustered he'd speak what he was thinking out loud. He had done it multiple times when he was around Shoda, but it didn't start there. When he was younger he had this bad habit, and it landed him in a lot of trouble. And the worse thing about it is that he doesn't realize he says it out loud. Never has.  

Calico would yawn as he would close the window. He wasn't going to lay down because she gave him a incentive, but because he was tired. He wouldn't pull the covers over himself as he would lay on the bed. It wasn't comfortable. Calico had already gazed around his poorly lit room. This place was a poor excuse for a Hospital. If that was what it was. Slowly he would begin to close his eyes, to not think more about it. He had slept in worse conditions she wasn't going to complain. And as he slept he didn't dream of anything of worth. Hours would fly by and something would cause him to wake up. He wouldn't open his eyes but he knew someone was within the room with him. His first instinct was to get up and deal with them, but he wouldn't move. He felt her hands once again.


"So she just came in the room to check up on me. She really is nice..." Calico would feel her stop and there was a pause. She didn't continue to place him under the covers so he would open his eyes. And she that see was looking at him. "Morning." Calico would say unaware that she hear him speak out loud.

"Morning. I can't believe you slept most of the night without the covers....it is freezing in here." She wouldn't say anything about what he said. Bill had told her a few of the quirks of Calico, so she wouldn't be surprised if he woke up and acted weird. "Since you are up hold on." Quickly, as if in a rush, she would get up and run out of the room. Time would fly and a hour later she would return. She had a lot of things, and it seemed like too much for her. She held Shusui, clothes, a bag,  and a tray of food. Calico would grab the tray.

"Just toss those two things int he corner. I'll get to them later."

"No, I will just place them on this chair." She would tell him as she would do so. She was not a pushover. After she did that she took the tray back and motioned for Calico to sit back down on the bed, which he would. She'd take the tray over to a table and place it there. Then she'd proceed to push the table over to the bed. Calico would sit on the bed as if it was a chair, allowing his feet to rest on the ground. After that she would bring the chair and what was on it over. Placing Shusui and Calico's clothes beside him before sitting across from him on the chair. "Phew." She moved fast. Doing all she did only took around five minutes. Calico didn't see the urgency at all. He would've helped but she didn't seem like the type to want that. "We can eat now."


The window was directly behind her. Sunrise didn't start yet, but you could tell it would finish it's journey soon. It was weird when this sun rose and feel upon this area but Calico wouldn't worry about it. Maybe later he care, but not now. This Woman, Anna, is the one with his attention. They both could be considered poorly clothed. Calico had no shirt on but his bandages did hid his bare skin. But his shorts were small, as they stopped inches before his knees. She on the other hand had on shorts but they were extremely smaller than his. Added to that she had a noodle string tank top. Calico only realized what she had on because she opened up her robe before sitting down. Adjusting how he was tied before sitting down.

The Meal before him smelled delicious. Calico could also tell this was home cooked and not just hospital food. Which made him slowly began to think he wasn't in a hospital. Along with the meal was a letter. He'd pick that up while she ate.

Letter wrote:
If you are reading this, Kid. You probably have woken up. A lot has happened since we arrived and I can't tell you too much about it right now. You are still suffering from the fight from Shoda, so rest. Anne will take care of you till you are 100%. If you want to help gather information about Micheal and his crew. Other than that keep your head down. As things are not right up here. Things have changed since I was here last.

-Bill

"I guess." Calico would say as he placed the letter down and began to eat. Anne did not play about her food. As she was half way through with eating, so without saying anything Calico would start to dig in. He wouldn't act different around her and ate like someone of royalty. He ate like he always did by stuffing his mouth.

"Stop that!" Anne would say as she stopped eating. She didn't slam her silverware on the ground but her voice was stern. "I don't care about you stuffing your face, but the smacking is too much." Anne would tell him. Her pet peeve seemed to make her weird as well.

Calico would roll his eyes. "Okay, okay. Chill." Calico would say as he would respect her. That seemed to bother her and he wasn't in the mood to step on her toes.

"I'm sorry." Anne would say before sighing. "I'm just....just.."

"Relax, you good. " Calico would finish up what he had left be speaking again. It took him only a couple of minutes to do so. "What is messing you up?"

The things Anne would tell him were sad, he had to admit that. She used to work in the hospital that Calico was at when brought to Shandia village, but it closed down a week after Calico arrived. Her family weren't rich by Angel Island standards but they were better than most in Shandia. The building they currently in was a hotel that her Parents left her. It was run down like most buildings in this area of Shandia Village. They were lacking supplies as the weeks go on. And things weren't getting any better. Anne and other nurses have been trying to make this place better. They had five Doctors that helped them when they first started, but now they are down to two.

"Bring that bag over." Calico would say as he stopped her from finishing. It was getting depressing and she let her vent enough. She was shocked and went and grabbed the bag. Calico would move the plates and tray out of the way to give some room on the table for them. She'd place the cloth sack down and Calico would pull the opening toward him. It was tied with a piece of steel wire. "I didn't bring everything I had got, but I brought enough to get some souvenirs." Calico would push the table a bit forward so he could stand up. And after he did that he would empty the bag onto the table.

Anne Bonny

"Before you speak let me ask you something. I need to know just a one thing...." Calico would plop back down on the bed. "Are you happy with life around here?"

"No, I am not happy. Wasn't that clear when I explained the hospital situation. My people are a shell of their former self, and things are just getting worse. Even with this amount of beli we would only be successful in maintaining at most two hospitals. But that isn't all we need. Some of my People left us.....when I was younger. Talkin' about we are chosen! And can follow through with the old ways once again.  And they left. And it wasn't normal individuals either like my Father. Those that left were the cornerstones of our people. What was left were vultures that came from Angel Island. They capitalized on out struggles with false hope. Even demolished a school to put down a Gambling Hall. " There was nothing but passion within her words. Passion and Pain. There had to be more to everything she said. Not in the sense she was withholding information. But in the sense that she wasn't showing all the hurt. That is was even worse than it seemed.

"Enough." Calico would stand up now and place all the Beli back into the shack. He would leave it on the table as he began to put on his clothes. He removed his shorts however so he wouldn't have too many layers on when he put his pants on. A Jacket, White tank-top, and matching pants were his outfit. To compliment it he put on his sandals. "Show me around town." Calico would tell her.

She noticed how she went off on a large rant, "I'm sorry."


"Don't worry about it. Speaking your mind is the best thing anyone can do. Never hid or bottle how you feel for too long."

"But you are from below. I shouldn't burden you with any of my suffering. Or my peoples. So, I understand if you take your money back."

"Eh? Shut up. So what if I am not from the sky. I'm equal to Heaven." Him telling her that was a bit shocking and she looked up from her lap. The last sentence he said though was something he thought he was thinking in his mind.  As she looked down when she started to apologize. "I get everything you are saying. I can't say I have been through the same things, as that'd be a lie. But I get it and understand. So, since I have nothing to do anyway really I will help you. As letting it out is the first step. The second is making true change." Calico would tell her as he grabbed Shusui and also the bag. He was not a great person. He didn't see himself as such. But, he felt this strange attraction to this Woman. As if everything within his body was telling him to do whatever she needed. He felt about only about one other. And Calico listened to his body. Only time he wouldn't was when it for some reason wanted to yield in a fight. That was the only thing he wouldn't go with the flow with. And this did help in gathering information. As he didn't forget about why he came up here. "So, what do you say? Anne. Do you want to make change?"

In her eyes Calico was really a strange one, but she liked that. He was different from many people she had come across in her thirty years of living. Only person he came close to in comparison was her Father. She didn't know what he planned but his worse struck a fire within her spirit. A long time ago she felt like this but over time it went away. So now that she was feeling it again would make her old style of thinking come back. She would slam her hands onto the table as she stood up. "You are damn right I want change!"

Art of Staining

The Beli they had would divided into three piles. Calico would take one pile for himself, as he needed to use it for something. The other two were used by Anne. She used one pile to pay her staff and other necessities for her building. She had enough that they could actually turn this hotel into a hospital. The rest she did something amazing. Like robin hood she gave to the less fortunate. As they walked around the ruined area that people called their homes she shared what she had. This being something it seemed she always wanted to do. When those people would go and convert their Beli into Extol is when Anne would truly be happy. It wasn't often someone from the Blue sea came and brought their currency so most didn't commit to mind how much Beli would be Extol. That also could not be done in Shandia Village and people in droves headed to Angel Island. She was fine with them going there as she knew someone that worked at a bank on Angel Island. They could trust that person to not mess them over. This was one step in the right direction but put a target on Anne, and also Fidel. People they gave Beli to weren't harmed or anything like that. Such a large scale assault on these people would not look well to the ones watching. No, they needed to stop only two people.

They went almost all around Shandia Village. Calico was able to gather a ton of information about not only Shandia Village but the entire sky kingdom. They had a rich history. Calico was never even aware of a people in the sky, but should've expected such. He was told where Fishman and Mink originated from. So, he should've expected that those with wings came from the sky in some way. This world was a peculiar one. Some many things were other wordly. But to Calico wondered about something. Was he better than the one they called 'God'.

They stopped in a shaded area. The Sun had been beaming down on them for most of the day. Hours had flew but the intensity was constant. It wasn't something that would make you too tired but it was enough to make Calico have to remove his jacket.  They chilled under a strange looking tree. "So, when you going to take me to that casino?" Calico would ask her.

"Why?"

"Because I need to reup. I don't care for beli but doesn't mean I don't want to have some." Calico would say as.


"Oh, but you don't want to go to the Casino. You won't make anything back. It is a trap that so many people fall for."

"Well, let me be a witness to that."

She rolled her eyes as she pulled out something and began to lit it. During their journey today they both found out they both smoked.  "What do you have planned? I thought you was going to give me all of that so I can make change."

"You can spend everything on the first date. Gotta be able to show out on the next one." Calico would say as he pulled out what appeared to be a cigar. He'd hold it toward her as he didn't own a lighter. She lit and and then looked at him.


"Date huh? And when did this turn into a date?"

Art of Staining

"Going to Angel Island was out of the way."

"You the one that said we were on a date. And I already explained Shandia has nothing. So I needed to go to Angel Island for a couple things. Look I even got you this." She would reach into one of her bag and pull out a pistole. The boxcar they were within wasn't full at all.

"Put that away, I don't need it." Calico would tell her as he pushed it back down. He like this girl. He didn't give her any details about his plan. But, he felt she knew he was going to do something at the casino. "What are you doing?" Calico would say as he would see her put her head out of the cart. She wasn't even paying him any attention and that was fine. A smile would creep onto his face as he watched her. This had to be the first time in a long time she was at ease. The burden of everything in her life was taken away. Even if just for today. He felt good about that. And Calico wasn't the type that always wanted to help people. He would always have this ulterior motive.  Like with Shoda. He wanted something out of training with him. And that turned to him wanting to kill him. With this Girl he just wanted to give her the tools to change the world.


She came back into the cart and sat down. They were about to stop. "You know the election is coming up?"

"Word? You going to run?"

"HA! Are you serious? There has never been someone from Shandia that was the mayor of Angel Island and Shandia Village. They look down on my people. And I'm pretty sure the thing is rigged. "

"Has any Shandian ran?"

"Yeah...." There was a bit of sadness within her voice.

"What?"

"My Father was the only one to run."

"Okay, and what happened?"

"He died."

Awkward silence would fill the air. From how she gripped her dress and shook a bit; Calico could tell she had bad memories about whatever happened. If he died of natural causes she might not be so messed up about it. But, it seemed she knew something she didn't want to say. That he was killed because he ran. "If you want change. You have to overcome. "

"I know that...but."

"There are no buts. So listen we will speak about this later." The cart would come to a stop. And he would stand up. He'd reach out to help her stand and she'd take his hand. The two would then leave the train and begin to head to her building. They'd drop off their things and head to the casino. Before any talks about running for Mayor could be done they needed to clean up this place. He did ask her one thing though. And that was how long was it going to be till the election. And she would tell him that those running would start their campaigns in a couple weeks. Calico had the shack and his sword, Shusui, with him as they began to head to the casino. The sun was no longer out. The moon and stars illuminated the area as they made their way to the casino. Anne still had that pistole as she wanted to keep herself safe. As Calico finally began to explain what he was going to do. Things were going to change. Calico was going to make sure of that.

Art of Staining

Nothing truly happened on their way over to the casino. Calico took in his surroundings and tried to spot when dials were being used, and he could barely do so. How they were integrated were almost seamless. The technology on the Blue Sea focused a lot more on steam powered things whilst the focus here was dials. Not saying dials aren't on the blue sea as there are. But, they are not used in the same way or in the same quantity as up here. It was amazing honestly speaking and something he admired. Taking a batch of dials down with him would be the best thing to do, if able. Not to sell or anything but find someone that could figure them out. Or figure them out himself. As they seemed to store a unlimited amount of water they absorbed.

There seemed to be no guards at the entrance, and he felt that was strange. It was like anyone could just walk into here. The inside of the casino was actually decent. In comparison to Shandia Village it was a diamond in this rough patch of dirt. He would also spot people that appeared to be guards. They were positioned in strategic spots where they'd be able to spot any trouble.

"You have done Beli...so split up. If you lose it all come find me. Or if you double it come find me." Fidel would say to her as he began to walk away. They split up after only being inside for around ten minutes.

The two would being to gamble. Just like everyone else that was here. Only a few people from Angel Island were here, while the majority were from Shandia Village. This not including the staff. How you can tell is by their clothing and how they held themselves. The Majority gambled to try and get a high payout. Not really for fun but as a way to get out of their current situation, whatever it may be. Anne tried her best to overcome the odds and return to Calico with double what she had. But, like most Shandian's that gambled she came up just above what she came in with. And her continued caused her to lose everything. Frustrated she would try to find Calico. She found it pointless to even come here. Finally she found him swarmed by multiple people. He had drawn a crowd in to his location. She squeezed herself through as best she could. But was across from him rather than behind him. They locked eyes so she knew he could see her.

"Can you believe it?"

"Another one from the Blues."

"He could walk away with how much?"

"Oh my goodness."

"It would be someone from the Blues that actually wins something."

Anne had bit and pieces of different conversations being heard. They whispered to each other. Calico wasn't the only one at the table as there was another that she hadn't seen before his wings were strange and he also had some strange markings on his face. Along with someone she knew very well. The Mayor's right hand, Marton. These three gave her a strange feeling. The game they were playing was one that would be considered strange to those from the Blue Sea. It was a different version of craps. Calico doing so well at it was strange. But, he had never played till now.

Simply, Calico had a mixture of luck and confidence going for him. He was able to catch on to some of the things that were being done. And ways playing it safe the entire time.

"How would you three like to switch the game?" A voice would come from within the crowd. The one to say this would soon reveal themself and many would recognize him. He was the owner of the Casino and close friend with the Marton. He had a unsettling smile on his face after he made it through the crowd.

"I'm down. If you are going to bet as well." Calico would say.

The Strange Winged Man wouldn't say anything but nob his head in agreement to what Calico had said.

"Yes, if you play with us Goron. Changing the game sounds fine. Been tired of winning this way anyway." Marton would say.

"Well, then we will all play! For everyone to see. Follow me gents." Goron would say as he would begin to walk away. They'd follow right behind him.

This was not the first time the Owner had done such a thing. Usually there were competitions held here but usually with high players from Angel Island. The attention of this entire place was now on them. Screens placed in certain places of the casino would have the channel change. And those four would be on the screen. They sit at a golen table. The 'Table of Kings' as it was called. They'd even have a announcer.

"It hasn't been since we first opened folks that we hold a SkyMan's Eye here! We have our owner Goron Moto Sr! The Mayor's trusted right hand and the people's knight Marto Ivey! And two new faces! The man with the different colored wings! Garuda! And finally Calico Jack! A Man from the Blue Sea!"

Art of Staining

With the recent attack on Shandia Village and Angel Island Calico already had people disliking him. Mainly here in Shandia Village were the attack was the severest. Anne would hear a lot of the things her people were saying about Calico, and most of it wasn't the truth. It was hate that Calico didn't deserve but she bit her tongue. As he told her not to say anything to anyone that bad mouthed him. They had a long talk on the way here about the change she wanted and how she could get them. This was part one.

Calico didn't expect to be put on a stage like this. To gain their attention he was going to just do something wild. But it seemed luck truly was on his side. As with this much attention what he needed Anne to do was easier. and she wouldn't have to rush as much to get it down.

The rules would be explained in great detail, mainly for Calico. Being someone from the Blue sea he didn't know anything about this game. And to make things fair he'd be told everything. He'd also ask question to prolong their explanation.


Anne had a vision dial. What did was simply take pictures. She didn't pay attention to the game Calico was playing, as the winner was already set. She knew someone from the Blue Sea would never win. And the stranger didn't seem like someone associated with Goron or Marton. So, it had to be one of those two winning.

"Damn, and I thought I could win." Calico would say as he placed his cards down on the table. He had a large smile still on his face as he used his left hand to hold his head up. He had gotten really involved into the game as it had progressed and even was able to be the last two. Him and Marton. The Blue Sea villain vs a Hero of those in this Kingdom.

Art of Staining

Everything will be explained sooner or later.


Anne and Calico made their way out of the casino. Only thing Calico had to his name right now was his katana, Shusui. He was tempted to bargain that during the intense battle of gambling, but he felt his luck was dwindling. "You guys might not have heard anything. But, I spoke with them. Even that strange guy said some things. " Calico would say as they continued their journey.

"And what is that?"

"Things have gotten a BIT complicated. I got all the information that I need. But, only in finding out about Micheal and his crew. His crew was annihilated it seems. He underestimated these 'White Berets'. He killed a lot and fled into Upper Yard with a ship. So, I do have to get rid of him. Buuuut not right now. I need to let my body get to one hundred percent before I go after him. So, I will make you mayor."

"Huh? How did it come to that?"

"Change has already begun to start on Skypiea. There is no way to stop this train. So, we will take control of it. First we have to get rid of the casino. Maybe we blow it up....No, that wouldn't work. I need at least some of that beli back. Rob it? Ugh, that would just take too long to plan." Calico didn't stop going on about what he was saying.

"Stop." Anne would walk in front of him. She needed to make sense of all of this. Calico would stop speaking and look down at her. 5'5 and the look on her face made it seem like she had a little attitude. "Why would I become Mayor? Do you know how much a campaign would cost. And what makes you think anyone would vote for me. Maybe the people of Shandia Village; but I doubt anyone from Angel Island would. The current Mayor has been in his position even before I was born. The last person to run against him was ten years ago."

Calico would raise his hand to stop. "Winning a election isn't hard. I thought of a way to do that a LOOOONNNG time ago. Well, when you brought it up to me. But that comes after we deal with that casino or gambling hall after that we'd be cool. Okay?"

This Man hadn't been awake more than a day and he already plotting on something. He wanted to make her Mayor. He wanted to get rid of the casino that plagued this village. But did he want to truly help make change? Has everything he said been truly the truth? He made it clear who he wanted was Michael. But not anything else. She liked him and wanted him to just be like this. But, she had a feeling he wanted something else. She'd go along with this for now. But, she'd keep a eye on him.

Drip

"I honestly can't believe you got them shutdown. I wouldn't think someone like you would go that route."

"Shishishi, I don't know if I should take offense Anne! And I just brought the things in the dark to light, simple as that. They got themselves shut down. But enough of that. You got that speech I wrote memorized."

"No."

"Eh why?"

"Are you serious? I read it but I thought you were joking. Do you think people would like to be talked to like that?"

"That is how I give speeches."

"Calico...i've been with you for a minute now and you are not the best when it comes to talking to people. Unless you actually like them." Anne would hold out the speech he wrote so he could look over it again. As Calico sat down for a hour and just wrote what he felt needed to be said. And when he finished he gave it to Anne. He only reread some parts but overall he felt it was the best speech he had ever wrote.

Calico's Speech. wrote:

You bastards have been too timid! Straight bitches softies. But I can get you pieces of shits to shine like diamonds! DIAMONDS! All you gotta do is fuck shit up. But you gotta do it in secret and in a way it won't come back on me. If yah do that we be good. I will come in and say some shit about how I will change everything! Fix the chaos! And all that jazz. So are you with me?!

I know you are with me. You ain't got any choice. After I make change I will guarantee Calico jack will become our next God! That will protect us!

"Oooook. What is wrong with what I put?" Calico would ask as he would finish reading it over. It seemed like one of the best speeches he had ever read, even if it was his first.

"One you are going to have me be barbaric. And you aren't even like that. Second you can't just curse people out when you are trying to get elected. FINALLY! The title of God here isn't something that you just say you can put someone at. Or is something easily obtained. And you don't strike me as the type that would want such a title anyway." Anne would snatch the paper from him and begin to tear it up. "I already know what I will say, okay? I do appreciate the thought but I can handle certain things while you can handle others. Enough of all of that now. Where is the suit you are to wear? We are to leave in thirty minutes. And if you are to stand up there with me you have to be presentable. "


"I won't be joining you up there."

"Why?"

"Because one of my wanted posters seemed to be brought up here  or washed up here. So, I am known as a criminal in the blue sea. You being associated with someone like me isn't a good look. Especially with you going to Angel Island. Actually, I won't lie to you.

I got into contact with Bill the night after we left the Casino. But a week ago I lost all contact with him, and I have a bad feeling. So I will go after him."

Everything so far

There are a multitude of things that have transpired on Skypiea. The only actions that took place in Upper Yard that are of importance are the conflict with the Marines and the awakening of something different. With this Country within the sky not holding any connection to the World Government them being here is allowed by the one known as "God". The World Government and The Revolunaries both fight in different was to gain this powerful country under them. Or as they say with them. What exactly happened to the Marines is not known by Calico/Fidel himself as he was not around during that incident. As it occured during his time in a coma; or during the time when he was too sick to wake up. All he did known was that the Marine and their presence here was almost nonexistent within Angel Town. Those playing Pirate games would think that the World Government were now finished, but that isn't the case. Sending more Marines was something they could easily do. But, that isn't what they did.

Unlike how many people want to portray them the World Government was not just a group of idiots. Some situations needed a more gentle approach. Having your military might on display can in many ways show a country that you can assist or protect them. Or if need be take them by force. But, if someone was to disrupt that as it has been done they'd look weak. And the best option left to them so they wouldn't risk ruining their standing was using something other than the Marines. Cipher Pol Three has been dispatched and already are on Skypiea at this present time.

The Second Upper Yard incident was the awakening of a "Old God". Calico also doesn't know fully about this situation at all, when it came to how it came to be. Who was responsible or involved was something he wouldn't know without true investigation. Whoever did it had made waves across this Sky Kingdom. As it didn't take long at all for whoever those people to begin making change. Anne didn't want to bring it up but the whole "God" thing was a mess right now. Rumors of the present one vanishing had already began to spread.  That is all dealing with Upper yard that impacts the things that are going on or have gone on when talking about Calico and Anne.

As stated earlier Calico was brought to Shandia Village because of the incident that happened at Heaven's gate. Bill leaving Fidel in the hands of Anne. During his time with her he got back to his old self. And today he can say he as one hundred percent. And is cocky enough to declare, if need be, that he can kill anyone. But before he got back to one hundred percent and was still weak. He did things with Anne. He felt like he owed her to be honest and also saw a spark within her that he knew could become a great fire. But because of how this place currently was he needed to help her. So, he did. He gave her beli and took care of the Casino(Gambling Hall) that plagued her village(Shanida Village). How did that exactly will be brought up when the time is right.

After he had done that getting her to run for Mayor was the only thing left, and with a few pushes she did it. Unlike on Kingdoms in the Blues their elections did not take months, rather just weeks. Simply due to no one ever trying to go against the current Mayor they usually were concluded even quicker than that. Other than getting her to do it Fidel has done nothing whatsoever other than give bad ideas. The speech he wrote being the greatest example. Part of him did this to keep pushing her and show him how good she'd really be at this. But the main thing was that he wasn't really the type that knew how to lead. Even with the blood of the Revolunairy leader in him he hadn't develop what was needed to run a country. The only positive thing about that is that he knew this. And this was where his ulterior motive came in. He was using Anne as a example of how to lead people the right way. It can not be said he would do it just like her one day but this would be the best refrecene of the right thing. But he still need to make sure she won. So, he would do something to make sure she did. And this brings us to where Fidel went after speaking with Anne before she went to Angel Island.

He himself would go ahead without her knowing. Taking everything he owned and leaving a note within his room. Even though their time was limited he actually fell in love again. He professed this in that note. Adding in details about how he wished he could've told her about who he really was. She would find the note before she'd leave to Angel Island.

Anne I will start this by saying I love you. Anne I would like to say I am glad you heBaby girl! You are my wo-

Thank you for everything. I wish I could actually be there when you give that speech of yours. I know it will blow mine's out of the goddamn water. However I must tell you to be strong. As I won't be able to see you after today. I might not even be able to stay here on Skypiea. As I honestly got tempted to give up on the dream I had and start a new one with you. That will go against my principles though and I. I am not the best person. I am actually one of the worst. Keep yer head up kid.

Love, Calico.

THE

12:00pm
Angel Island- Lovely Street

It was packed. The speeches were going to be held at the beach but the majority of the people that came crowded lovely street. The train that connected to the two areas. Angel Island and Shandia Village dropped you off right here on Lovely Street. Calico had left around a hour before Anne. And it'd take around double that amount of time for her to get here. Which should be enough time for him to deal with the Mayor. The current one. He had ran unopposed for a very long time and this was the first time he had actually had to deal with a real threat. At this time he was spotted here. So there was only one place that Calico felt he could be. And that is at his Mansion. Where else would be two hours before the speech? It was a hunch and just meant he wouldn't be attacked by Calico in front of all of these people.

There were many White Berets around but the further Calico went away from the center of Lovely Street their presence lowered. Calico was a bit worried about them. As he was told they were the ones to take out Michael and his crew. Which was a impressive feat on it's own. However he was confident he could deal with them all by himself. Even if that may not be the case.

"Every good hero needs a villain." Calico would say out loud as he continued to walk the street.

12:08pm
Train to Angel Island

Anne would stop before entering the train. But she would be bumped by someone behind her that caused her to keep walking. She made it into the train and took a seat in the cart.

"Anny? What is wrong? You keep looking at piece of paper." This Woman that asked her if she was okay was one of the Nurses that used to work with her. She was now in charge of taking care of her building which was in the process of becoming an actual hospital now. She also was Anne's best friend. She didn't know much about Calico other than he was a patient Anne looked after personally. No one really knew about the relationship Anne and Calico had. Her name was Keme.  

"Nothing, just thinking about something." Anne would ball up the piece of paper. As she felt guilty. She didn't really help Calico. He had something that was incurable. All she did was lie to him even though he had helped her so much.

"You seem nervous. It is going to be alright you'll deliver your speech just how you practiced. So don't worry about that or the rain. Okay?" Keme would drape her around Anne. Pulling her worried friend close.

"Remember that story my grandmother used to tell us?" Anne would say as she balled up the piece of paper. Anger with herself so much she couldn't bring herself to read it.

"Which one?" Keme would ask her.

"The one about Okee."

12:14pm
Angel Island - Mayor's Office

"So it is impossible to reopen?" It was the Marlo. Next to him was Goron Moto Sr. After the incident on Shandia Goron had to relocate to Angel Island due to the backlash his gambling hall took.

"Are you fucking dumb? OF COURSE IT IS IMPOSSIBLE! They found a dead kid there! No one will ever go there again, not anyone from Shandia. You'd have better luck opening on Angel Island. And only after I win and you give this thing time to die down. I do have a plan to clear things up though." The Mayor would say as he stood there in front of a mirror. He had servants adjusting his clothing and making sure his wings and hair were properly groomed.

"But Mayor th-" Goron would try to speak as this was his baby. Though the reasons he opened it were only to oppressed he started to enjoy owning the place.

"Are you still trying to talk about this? Stop, and just trust me. " The Mayor would say. He look over to Goron and gave him a reassuring smile.

"Okay, but what about this?" Mato would say as he uncovered three glass containers.

"The things we took from those Pirates?" The Mayor turn back forward to look at himself in the mirror. He knew what Mato was talking about because that was the only thing he could be talking about.

"Yes, sir." Mato would say quickly.

"Just leave it here. The Man should arrive to pick it up before I leave. Before they just wanted supplies. But, now that he has awaken things have changed. These damn fruits are the craze now." Who the Mayor was speaking about was Garuda. The other Skypiean that was with Mato and Goron when they gambled with Calico. "But before he arrives let us drink! The debate means nothing at all with the winner already being decided. Right Goron? Your Men are ready to take care of everything right?"

"Y-yeah. Everything should be fine. I have five guys downstairs now, they will head out a hour before us to take care of....her. I'll send my best Man down there though to make sure they aren't messing around. "



Slowly he'd pull his black blade from the back of a Winged man. This was the first time he has killed anyone of this race. Mink, Fishmen, Dwarf, and Human were the only races he has slain up to his point. The majority those were human and following that was fishmen. He was those deranged type that liked killing he was honestly indifferent about it. He killed people and people have tried to kill him. That was a part of his life so much during his time as a pirate it was as natural as taking a piss.

He was in the lobby of the Mayor's office. It was a three story building. From the interior you could say it was extremely high end. It had all the fixins and had a sweat aroma. Calico compared this place to a fancy cake. He didn't kill anyone tough the five guys he took out weren't anything but glorified normal folk. Their combat capabilities were lacking and were just around to look menacing. Calico didn't assume all the guards/security would be like this. They though were caught off guard. Calico coming in here how he did allowed him to take care of them without taking too much of his time.

He'd check out whatever the thing was called that told you what was on what floor. He should've known but it told him that the Mayor's office was on the third floor. He thought about how he was going to get up there and decided to go with the staircase. Quickly to not waste anymore time he would rush over to the stairs. His attacks earlier were covered in so much killing intent and blood lust those within it were almost petrified.

He'd skip steps at times but always made sure to not slip and lose his balance. Shusui rested within its sheath that was at the side of Calico. The Blade was a disgusting one to speak bluntly. "Shusui calm down.....your bloodlust is more than mine right now." Calico would say out loud. Even though he thought he was thinking this in his head. As he moved his eyes kept looking forward. As he scaled the steps he'd see someone coming down. From his attire it was the same as the others from before. But unlike them he felt this guy was different. And after a quick look over he'd see this Man had a hat. A White Beret.

12:15pm
Train to Angel Island

"I honestly don't remember that one."

"Is it okay if I tell it? It'll calm me down." Anne would see her friend nob her head in understandment. With that she'd speak about. " Okee was the evil counterpart of God.


12:16pm
Angel Island-Mayor's Mansion - Staircase

Iaidō was the cornerstone within Calico's headhunting style. This style of drawing was quick and effective. In the past he modeled how he did this after Issho, when he shouldn't have. As Issho used Iaidō against those unbelievable weaker than him. And never really showcased the true potential of the ability. Shoda, Issho's Brother, on the other hand focused more on it. And during Calico's time with him, before he captured him, everything that man knew was passed down to Calico. Calico's Iaidō was, in his opinion, just the same as Shoda's at this point in his life. And would only grow stronger.

His grip on his blade was tight and firm. The distance they had between them was just a couple steps. With Calico running up them and expecting to see someone he was already ready to strike. But to do his move without having to stop he'd just push off of the stairs. In that time he was within the air he would lash out with his attack.  It was a unexpected occurrence on the part of the White Beret. He was just thinking he was going to get some idiots not get into a fight.

Skill:

Shusui had become a extension of himself. How he pulled the blade was smooth. He did this at a 55 degree angle. Shusui didn't listen and went deeper than Calico wanted, causing the course of the blade to stop prematurely. As Calico didn't put enough strength into his attack to cleave this Winged Man in two. That though did not mean his attack did not take care of it's target. It simply meant that Calico at this point in time was not truly keeping his blade in check. The edge would kiss the chest of the Winged Man. It sunk its teeth deeply into the center of his pec. The drag caused the blade to traverse through the Man's breast-bone, specifically the manubrium, and the lower half of the Man's throat. Clothing, Skin, Muscle, and Bone were the things cleaning separated.

His actions were quick and his blade was resheathed seconds after his attack was unleashed. He'd land back on the staircase after the attack. When he would land he'd move around the Winged Man before he fell. That was the only person he'd run into before getting to the third floor. It was strange that this was the amount of security that the Mayor had. It was laughable and sad. Calico had this in his mind and began to develop a bad feeling about all of this. But this train was nearing its stop so jumping off prematurally wouldn't make sense. It just be throwing away everything that was done up to this point.

He'd make it to the door that lead into the Mayor's office. He'd take in a deep breath through his nostrils and then exhale from his mouth. He'd kick in the door. And the only person he'd see was the Mayor.

"Underdress and barbaric. And they ran from you, have mercy on their souls. You are also just a Baby." The Mayor would say as he sat at the edge of his desk. He looked Calico up and down when he had barged in. Shorts that didn't go past his ankles, a old(hawaiian) collar shirt with no shoes were unsightly. Even the small backpack he had seemed old and dingy. As a Man that loved excellence he couldn't stand by Calico's fashion statement. And the blood on him didn't help either. Calico also didn't seem properly groomed either. His chest hair and unkempt hair on the top of his head was disgusting in the Mayor's eyes. Behind the Mayor were those three glass containers. The large chubby Man sat in front of them so Calico couldn't see what they were.

"You said they ran? Who ran?" Calico would ask. As he didn't think guards would just leave their Mayor like this. As the chubby winged man didn't seem like the fighting type. From his attire he was more of the flamboyant pussy boy. In Calico's eyes.

"Doesn't matter. So are you going to go through with it?" The Mayor had a glass of something next to him. He'd pick it up and sip from it as he looked at Calico. It was as if he knew Calico was coming here. Like he allowed this place to be so easily accessible.

"huh?"

The Mayor would pull a shell from his suit pants. And press the side of it. There would be the sound of a click first and then Calico's voice would begin to come from the device.

"I got it. I'll lose this game...and just get this place either closed down. Or blow it up. Then I can kill the mayor...maybe killing is too much. Actually naahh I'll kill him."

Calico was dumb founded as he didn't understand how they could've gotten him to say that. He thought he said that in his head. "You bastards can read minds? And put them in shells....What. The. Fuck. That is super futuristic. Even more advanced than what we got on the Blue Sea. " Calico still was failing to realize that he said that out loud. Even at this moment he didn't know that at times he said what he was thinking. He said more things than what was recorded. But they only recorded at a certain point.

END.

12:22pm
Angel Island- Mayor's Office

Calico would begin to walk toward the Mayor leaving only inches between them when he stopped. There was a decent amount of silence between them after Calico had spoken. He didn't understand how they got what he thought, but it didn't matter right now. The Mayor dying was the only thing on his mind at this moment. It was why he came here. They locked eyes.

"If you had that why didn't you have people come get me?"

"Because we didn't expect you to actually do anything. My colleagues thought you were just another cocky idiot from the blues. Like Michael. He came and attacked but we stopped him. And now I think he is dead somewhere in Upper Yard. Then there was the Man with blue hair. He was tough but he was taken to be judged. Then there is you.  That came up here under the impression that we are weak. That you could do whatever you want. How many of us have you even killed? Six? Seven? What happens when the army that is heading here sees you?

Everything you did was a waste. You aren't the only one though. Some idiot is running against me today, wasting their time. As we are in the finally stages of change. War is coming. And even if I lose I still am one of the chosen. So, drop that weapon and take a seat. If you do that I will not have you suffer when they arrive. You were sloppy and outmatched from the beginning." The Mayor placed his hand on the shoulder of Calico. His cliche villainous speech explaining things was done.

Calcio looked down for a second as the Mayor was right. How he went about all this was bad. He didn't go through this like he did against Shoda. There was a real plan that he followed through with. Even if he tries to say there was one there wasn't. There was something missing. And slowly he began to realize what that was. Bill helped him during the Shoda incident through various means. And without him what he did to Shoda wouldn't be possible. That was the same case here. Calico tried to be Bill for Anne, when he wasn't at that level yet. All he did was get her to run for Mayor. If someone else had done that and backed her she would've gotten to this same point.

At this distance he could see what was within the containers behind the Mayor. Three fruits. It was those strange objects he talked to a those two back on jaya with. Strange magic fruits that gave you strange abilities out of this world.

"I guess I did act too cocky through all of this." Calico would say as he'd remove his hand from the hilt of his blade. A cheeky smile would make it way across the Mayor's face as he placed his other hand on the shoulder of Calico.

1:00pm

They had arrived back to the Mansion in force. Goro and Mato coming back with soldiers with White Berets. There were still a large amount of them back on Lovely Street. Three groups would enter the building. The first through the first floor. The second through the second floor. And the last through the third floor. For the first floor they entered through the front entrance. The others entered through the window. Those on the second floor made sure not to break the glass and make too much commotion. Those coming in from the third floor though went in loud.

They had their weapons on the bloody Calico. Disgusting or agitation was the general consensus. As they looked at Calico, within his clutches was the Mayor. The Man was obviously beat by Calico. The entire room appeared as if a tornado had whipped through it. The desk upside down. A broken container next to two others were next to Calico.

"Wow, seems I should've had them move quicker." A Man would say as he came in through the window. It was one of the men that was gambling with Calico. The Multi-colored winged Man named Garuda. "Though, it is his fault. I did tell him that you would actually be trouble. And that I could kill you before you did anything that could mess up our plan. " Garuda would look at the containers on the floor, mainly the empty one.

"Where is that other fruit?"

Calico would look over to his right where something seemed to be smashed. There was food there of all kinds and it was hard to tell if what wa part of that was fruit. Garuda would shake his head."Maybe you helped us out. Since it seems like he was going to eat one of them. And probably put the blame on you! Smart, well it is a nice little trick. He did get ahead of himself though."

Calico would drop the Mayor and remove his blade from his sheath. The other wanted to move in but Garuda raise his hand to stop them. Calico would thrust it quickly into the skull of the Mayor as he kept his contact on Garuda. "I got no problem with you, I'm heading back to the blues. So move!" Calico would yell as he rushed forward at Garuda. It happened in a flash as he lost Shusui. The blade was knocked to the side and the head of Calico would be palmed. The squeezing wasn't the worst that would follow as with a might flap of his wings he'd push himself forward and smash the head of Calico into the wall. The force enough to make a crack appear on the outside. A second after impact Garuda would pull Calico's head back and slam it again. Again and Again he did this till he felt Calico's body go limp. He didn't kill Calico but this fight had ended just as quickly as it started.

"Do you want us to take that bag off of him?"

"No, leave it. We will take him back home, so also grab his sword, please. "



"Even with the Mayor being killed I doubt you wouldn't have won Anny. I still have goosebumps from the speech that you gave. But you are needed by that guy again. He has brought the guy responsible for killing the Mayor."

"Why? We were told that God would judge him."

"I don't know but they also said that everyone on Angel Island and Shandia Village will be attending."

Anne would head there with Keme a crowd already on the beach. There was a large platform in the White-White sea. No one was there but Anne was instructed to go over there. She would and wait. Finally five figures could be seen coming in from Upper Yard. Three of them were holding three people. Michael, Bill, and Calico. Two of them were normal Humans that came up here and caused so many problems God wanted to see them. And finally, the traitor. That was said to bring them both up here. The truth was being twisted to make it seem as if all three were working together. When that wasn't the case. And right now what was true or flash didn't matter at all.

They'd be placed down on the platform chained. Their limbs, this included Bill's wings, were chained and restricted. Calico's backpack as well as Michael's was put back onto him. This being down before they were brought back. Calico's sword also was at the side of him, connect to his waist through a chain. Why they still had this items was because Garuda wasn't someone that wanted others to use or go through another's things if they were criminals.

"Madam Mayor."

"Divine Soldier Garuda."

"As you know these are three criminals that came from the Blue sea. God and his top three assigned me to deal with them, and I have. They have been interrogated and there are no more from the blue like them up here. I though was told by God to ask you to administer their sentence. You can either behead them all and send them into the White-white sea. Or, they can go alive. Pick wisely."

"They deserve no easy death. Push them in for their crimes against our people. For everyone that has suffered due to their acts. "

And with that they'd be picked up by those that came with Garuda and flown high into the sky. Before they'd be dropped the jeering from those in the crowd would be heard by the three. Things had been twisted in a way that all the bad things that have transpired were pushed onto them. It they were right to do this. After they were given their time to yell they'd see the three be dropped into the White-White Sea.

They weren't brought too high up that they'd die or be injured from the impact, as they already had been beaten. It seemed as if they were going to die as they sank. As Anne watched Calico sink she held her stomach, but it didn't ache. The sadness of not being able to share what was now coming saddened her. She really didn't know what happened when Calico went at the Mayor but she didn't care. She just hoped that things could've been different.

The Return.

Calico saw nothing but darkness around him. He felt he was on a hard surface and wasn't just free falling, or sinking, anymore. "So there isn't a hell?" He'd say out loud as he begin to walk aimlessly. He didn't feel any of the pains from the torturing he went through. What he went through for a entire month was the most he had in the past. Never in his life did he expect people with Wings, that you could call angels, be so brutal. He'd rather they just had lopped his head off. But when he was allowed to see Anne one more time he was fine with the outcome. Though he wished he could've at least punched his Father he held no regrets with dying here.

He'd stop walking as he'd see something that made his eyes widen. His old crew and a few other people were looking in his direction. " Shishishi, I guess this is my heaven then....." He'd say as he would begin walking once again. But after he had only got inches away something stopped him. An invisible wall that only rippled when he touched it. No matter how hard he punched it he couldn't get through.

"Hey, come on now. Captain!" He'd say as he take off his backpack. He hit it again but nothing but the ripple would happen. So, he would unsheath his blade and begin to hack away at it. "Come on. ISSHO!" He'd keep slashing but nothing would happen. "COME THE FUCK ON! " Tears of anger began to stream down his face, as this was so frustrating. He even began to call out to them but one by one they looked away from him. Each time it happened it was like a part of his soul was being yanked away. And when the last person did it he broke down to his knees. Reverting to when he was just a child as tears and snot began to ooze from his face. He looked at the black ground. "I stole one of those things for you guys....I know you would've liked to see one. But I guess I should've known that you guy's would've turn from me...even now. I am a Devil."

Calico...no. Fidel would stand up. Putting on his backpack and draggin Shusui across the ground. He'd turn his back on them and walk in the opposite direction. He didn't act tough as he wailed in sadness. No one would hear him so it wouldn't matter if he did this.  

Fidel would spin around with the quickness seeing that it was Captain O. He ran over to him and clung to his old Captain, as it has been so long since he heard his voice. Captain O would shake his head and place his hand on the boy's head.

"You supposed to be a Man among Men, but you seem like a baby. What happened?" Captain O would say as he pushed Fidel off so he could speak with him.

"I...I am a Man among Men!" And with that being a child was no longer what Fidel was. He reverted back to how he was in real life. A hair guy in his twenties. Still crying like a big baby.

"No matter how old you get, you never change. And what is up with the name change? Calico Jack? You could've done better. Rather you called yourself Black beard with what you got growing now. Buuuut let me not get distracted! I came to tell you to go back. You got your shit pushed in but you aren't done."

"Huh?"

"Go back, Fidel. All it takes for that is for you to open your eyes."

---

Calico would open his eyes wide suddenly vomiting all over himself. He was no longer within the White-White Sea but within the air above the White sea. If they were in the Blue Sea he would've drowned, but they weren't. And that was the first saving grace they had. Even though some would seem it as bad as they were still falling to the White-Sea. Which would hurt like a bitch before they died from the impact.

"BILL!" Calico would call out as he flipped over to his back. Due the wind even being close to Bill wasn't enough for the unconscious man to hear him. And with the restrained he couldn't even try to get over to him. But, things began to go his way. As he'd be grabbed by a large claw. The same going for Bill. Calico couldn't put in words what he was seeing as he would be brought to Heaven's Gate. Then it hit him. It was Michael. He had showed him nothing and just about him

Michael and the Devil Fruit :

Michael dropped them both on the solid ground, and turned back into his regular human form. Becoming extremely smaller compared to his bird form. "I only saved you two because I owe you Bill. But I will offer you two the opportunity to head back up with me. I can't let such a defeat stay like this. So what will it be?"

"Not right now." Calico would suddenly say as he sat up. He was still dizzy but he could speak. "We need to get down to the Blues....but I am not running. I will be back. Back with a army to take over this entire place." Garuda looked over at Bill and Bill only nob his head in agreement with Fidel.

"Heh. Fidel I will be the one to claim this place." And with that Michael would transform once again break their chains. After that he'd jet back up into the air. He was serious about doing what he said and so was Fidel. But unlike Michael Fidel needed to prepare before he could do that. He wasn't strong enough. As Garuda someone that wasn't even at the top of God's men had defeated him. Calico didn't even know how Michael was defeated but knew he was brought before God with him. That talk being something else.

"Bill fly us down!"

"What? No, shut up and come over here."

The two would head in side. News from what they were involved with had spread down here but they didn't attack the two or report them. Rather Bill was hugged. It seemed he was related to them and was one of the main reasons he helped them back then. It wasn't just a random act of kindness like one would expect. They spoke quickly and at the end of it they were given a small vessel. It wasn't anything special, a glorified rowboat. Bill would say his goodbyes quickly as if Michael went back up there and caused problems they would head to see if Bill and Calico were still alive. With a rope Bill would fly to pull the rowboat to the only exit they could take to get off this place. Cloud's End.

Spoiler:

Upon arriving to Cloud End they would be given the means to descend back to the Blue Sea. Just in time for them to not be caught by the Skypieans that had come down from Angel Island/Upper Yard.

"Bill...I was serious about coming back up here."

"I know."

"I was also serious about getting a army."

"I know."

"Look at this." Calico would say as he would pull his backpack around. After he unzipped it he'd reveal a fruit with a strange design. "Before I beat the shit out the Mayor I put this in my bag. That guy that caught me off guard also was so full of himself that he thought the mayor was trying to fuck him. When that wasn't the case. The Mayor was a ride or die. Even when I was beating him he told me not to touch those fruits. I wish I could've got them all.....but hopefully when I come back up here I can snag those other two. We do need to talk about some things though! Cause before I got caught a lot happened! I think I'm having baby number two! "

Bill would just shake his head. He looked away from Fidel as just stared at his palm. There was a small piece of paper within it that slowly began to burn.