In Between the Waves

"It says here, if we head straight to the East, we'll reach the Jade Lake." Moga points to the map.

"Hmm. Maybe we should prepare first and train. We don't want anything to happen like last time." Levin commanded everyone as he remembered what happened at Isla Trampa.

"I'd rather say, the weather is so nice to relax and sun bathe here." Old Tanju said as he lays on the upper deck and laughs.

"We don't have time for that Capt. Tanju." Kiko said.

"Okay everyone! Practice your long range skills. We will make bows and arrows good for all of us." Levin looked at Hazeki and nods to start their work.

As the General and Captain make their bows, Kiera was thinking of a plan and researching on what is inside the Jade Lake. She went to the Ship's library to browse some books about the Jade Lake. Kiera sat on the chair and start reading about journals of pirates that passes the Jade Lake, but none of the books are facts.

"Most of them are fictional!" Kiera slam the book close.

"Woah! Take it easy my lady." Kiko entered the library.

"Ugh! I just can't find the real book about Jade Lake." Kiera demand.

"Kiera, no one in this world have passed the Jade Lake, neither the Isla Trampa. We're all lucky we came out of that Island safe." Kiko shares as he sit beside Kiera.

"Is that true? You mean, these islands are still unexplored?" Kiera pointed at the map.

"As likely as not, some have passed but they didn't make it in the end. Just like how my father died, he tried to reach the Gate but he didn't make it." Kiko said.

"I-I'm sorry Kiko, I didn't know." Kiera pat Kiko's shoulder.

"It's okay, I'm still hoping that he's alive, even though it's been years since he have been gone." Kiko looked up and smiled.

"Yeah, maybe we could meet him at the Jade Lake, it sounds like a nice place." Kiera smiled at Kiko.

"Thank you my lady." Kiko smiled but then he noticed someone spying on them.

The spy left already before Kiera turned to where Kiko was looking.

"What's wrong?" Kiera asked.

"Oh, it's nothing." Kiko stood up and left the library.

__IN EARTH__

Inside the office of Amy...

"1..2..3...1...2...3.....1...2...3...Argh! Where the hell is she?!" Amy shouted furiously.

"Kiera was not here! None of this destinations!" Amy threw the things on her desk.

"How could she disappear, she still needs to pay!" Amy Shouted.

__DYSTOPIA__

"It's Done!" Hazeki raised his handmade bow and arrows.

"Nice! We can train now." Koko said.

"Everyone, grab a bow and start shooting the targets we made." Levin pointed at the decoys.

"Hey! Why is my face right there!" Moga pointed at the target and everyone look in it.

"HAHAHAHAHA" Everyone burst out laughing at the face of Moga drew by Hazeki and Levin.

"That is so mean!" Moga said.

"Now now, Let's start practicing." Koko said.

The Ringleaders start their training and practice their long range combat skills, Levin knew that their opponents are not just hard but extremely hard. Most of their time are spent on trainings and planning their journey.

"So the passage is under the lake itself? Inside the Island?" Koko asked.

"Yes, it seems that in the map, there's a portal looking thing that could be the way to other islands. But I don't know how we will reach the passageway." Levin explained.

"We'll find out once we get there." Lily added.

"It's kinda creepy here in the map." Koko said.

"Don't worry sis, I've got your back." Kiko said.

"Alright, first, we enter the island with our long range weapons, second, we observe the area for traps and tribes, and third, we'll look for the Lake." Levin explained the plan step by step.

"Copy that General!" Moga salutes and practice his hypnotism.

Everyone focused on their own skills and train again after the meeting. On the other side, demons are also training and planning on something. Inside the Demon Realm, lots of demon gather and we're assigned with their own tasks. Some are ordered to look for food, and some are for their vicious plan to destroy and rule Dystopia.

"My Queen, we still have no news about her." A noble looking demon bow to a Demon that looks different from the rest.

"Hmmm..you all are still useless. If you failed again, I will take your life." The so called Queen said while sitting on a throne.

"Calm down Alarice, we have a lot of time to look for that kid." A man with black coat said sitting beside the Queen.

"Okay darling, I'm sorry." Alarice replied sweetly to the man.

__Few Hours Later__

"Capt. Tanju, how many hours till we reach the Jade Lake?" Kiera asked.

"Three to four hours I guess, it is farther than the last Island." Old Tanju said while navigating the ship.

"Everyone, we should eat first. I cooked a delicious meal for us!" Koko said.

"Since when did you learn how to cook, sis?" Kiko asked.

"Since yesterday I guess?" Koko replied.

"Well? What are you guys waiting for? Let's eat!" Koko said and grab a plate.

The Ringleaders indulge the food made by Koko and everyone loved it.

"Wow Koko it's super delicious, what did you put here?" Kiera asked while eating the dish.

"Well, it's a secret! I just cooked the leftover chicken with a curry and made this chicken curry." Koko proudly said.

"Nice work Koko, you'll be our chef for the whole journey." Levin complements.

"General..Thank you so much." Koko's eyes became teary because of how happy she felt.

"Everyone will look forward to your dish Koko." Hazeki added.

"Of course! I will cook more dishes like this for everyone!" Koko said.

Everyone enjoyed their meal and had fun on their different stories. Moga keeps everyone laughing by his hilarious storytelling, Hazeki burst out laughing while old tanju showed everyone some alcohol to drink.

"Oh yeah, we haven't celebrated our complete mission at Isla Trampa." Levin realized.

"Then it's the right time to do it." Old Tanju raised his glass for Kampai.

"Kampai!" Everyone cheers and celebrated their 1st complete mission.

While everyone enjoys their time, Lily was standing on the upper deck to look out if there are enemies, when Kiko approached her.

"You. What is your purpose, and why are you following us." Kiko said while Lily turned to face him.

"So you do remember me." Lily removed her mask.

Kiko was shocked as he saw a familiar face. An amber colored eye with a scar on right cheek was shown.

"You..you're the kid from back then?" Kiko asked nervously.