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Post by Aqua Fin on May 6, 2016 23:12:43 GMT
Also known as Bird Island or Moku Manu, is the tallest of ten islands and atolls in the uninhabited Northwestern Hawaiian Islands (NWHI). The island is located at the southern end of the NWHI chain, 296 km (160 nmi) southeast of Necker Island. Nihoa is the closest NWHI in proximity to the eight main windward Hawaiian Islands at approximately 240 km (130 nmi) northwest of the island of Kauaʻi. The island has two peaks, 272 m (892 ft) Miller's Peak in the west, and 259 m (850 ft) Tanager Peak in the east. Nihoa's area is about 171 acres (0.69 km2) and is surrounded by a 142,000-acre (57,000 ha) coral reef. Its jagged outline gives the island its name, Nihoa, which means "tooth" in the Hawaiian language.
The island is home to 25 species of plants and several animals, making it the most diverse island in the entire NWHI. Endemic birds like the Nihoa finch and Nihoa millerbird, and endemic plants like the Nihoa fan palm, the Nihoa carnation, and Amaranthus brownii are found only on Nihoa. The plant communities and rocky outcrops provide nesting and perching areas for 18 species of seabirds, such as red-footed boobies and brown noddies, terns, shearwaters, and petrels. Prehistoric evidence indicates Native Hawaiians lived on or visited the island around AD 1000, but over time the location of Nihoa was mostly forgotten, with only an oral legend preserving its name. Captain James Colnett rediscovered the island in 1788, and Queen Kaʻahumanu visited it in 1822. It was made part of the Kingdom of Hawaii by King Kamehameha IV.
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Post by Aqua Fin on May 6, 2016 23:30:09 GMT
Near the islands shore a shark fin could be seen poking out of the water, and seemed to be headed directly for the island it's self. Coming to what looked to be a beach the now more visible sharks armour plating began to shift, and would take the form of a tall femme who began making her way to dry land. When Aqua's pedes touched the sandy shore she would listen closely to the chirping of birds. It was nice, and peaceful. Scanning around she would think to herself.
"Organic planets never cease to amaze me. It's so nice, and quiet."
She had partially hoped to meet a local, or someone from one of the warring Cybertronian factions. But, now she seemed to just want to enjoy the peace and quiet. She would walk further onto the land watching birds fly by, coming to a rock formation the femme would sit on the ground, and would rest her back against the rocks. She decided to enjoy the area while she could.
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Post by Deleted on May 8, 2016 1:21:49 GMT
(Mind if I join here?)
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Post by Aqua Fin on May 8, 2016 19:08:54 GMT
((Sure.))
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Post by Deleted on May 8, 2016 20:41:43 GMT
15 days ago.
After some days of crossing throught oceans, a cargo ship would appear many kilometers away from the island. It was a tormentous day and the whole crew was trying to stabilize the ship. Rifle was hidden into his vehicle mode, and covered with sailcloths. The ship was sinking down. This created panic among the crew.
The storm was getting worst, in there was no hope for the crew. The mercenary can clearly see than, and some of their panic was transmited to him too. He wasn't coldhearted to let them die alone. Breaking the rule about never be seen by humans, Rifle transformed in front of the sailors without say any word. Only the noise of his engines were barely heard. The protagonism was in hand of the thunders and rain orchestra.
Without explain, he picked the humans in a rude way and put them into the emergency boats. It wasn't time to be polite. The humans were scared of the giant meach, even more scared of the storm itself.
After 30 mins, in there was no clue of them. Rifle was scared since this is the first time in the ocean. He remained at the ship to see if in there is a way to get away from the sea. Everything he saw was a small island on the horizont.
When the ship got covered by water. The mech fell under the deeps of the ocean. Since metallic living beings can swim if they were created for it, the mercenary only fell unpausely until his back touched the sand and some algae.
He rested like a motionless rock for some hours until the storm disappeared. His last option was to find that island. Once he reaches it, maybe he couls make a plan.
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A slender and tall silhouette appeared walking from the water, Golden lights like eyes looked at the island, almost hopeless. Is that an ilussion, or that island is real. After walking for days. Rifle would reach the island of Nihoa before to faint in one of it's beaches. He was tired and scared. he only wanted to go to another continent without depend of autobot's groundbridges, but this ended in this.
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Post by Aqua Fin on May 9, 2016 15:07:06 GMT
Looking down the beach she would see Rifle approaching. Aqua wasn't sure what faction he belonged too, but he definitely looked Cybertronian. The wave behind rifle would begin to grow larger, until a large one strong enough to hopefully knock the mech over would crash onto the shore. Aqua Fin would then approach with an expressionless look on her faceplate.
"Who are you, and which one of these factions are you with?"
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Post by Deleted on May 14, 2016 12:05:09 GMT
(Sorry for the delay, I never noticed when you posted)
The waves would freely hit him, but after his long submarine walk the waves would mean something insignificant. The almost unconscious mech lifted his face sighly to look at the femme. If aqua pays attention, she would notice the altmode of Rifle doesn't have nothing related to the sea at all.
He really ignored the words of the femme at all, everything he did was to stand up and runs towards her.
Finally, finally another one! I thought I was going to die here!
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Post by Aqua Fin on May 15, 2016 1:06:24 GMT
Seeing the mech running towards her Aqua would take it as a sign of hostility, she couldn't quite understand what the mech was saying either. She would draw her trident, and fire a bolt of energon that would intentionally miss Rifle to serve as a warning shot. Her guard was up, and she was ready to fight if she had to, she'd speak again this time with a much less patient tone.
"Who are you, and which of these Cybertronain factions do you belong to? I won't ask again!"
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Post by Deleted on May 15, 2016 1:34:32 GMT
The mercenary steps backs and takes his assault rifle, ready to shot. When he heard Aqua asking for his identity, Rifle placed his weapon on his back. He would not like to fight or kill unless necessary, or if he is paid for that.
Calm down. I don't want to spend my bullets unwisely because if I do they would be like waste my money without a purpose.
He lifted his arms to show he wasn't holding any weapon.
Everybody knows me as Rifle, and why do you think I would pick a faction when I'm only a musician? Armies doesn't want a musician at all. Will you kill me for that? Now that I've replied, I'd like to know who are you, and what are ytou doing here?
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Post by Aqua Fin on May 15, 2016 18:09:33 GMT
Putting her trident away the femmes scowl would be replaced with a nice, friendly smile, the mech had an attitude that Aqua Fin couldn't help but like. She would nod at Rifle's questions before responding.
"My name is Auqa Fin, I was once the leader of a band of Space Pirates. It was a good gig we made profit off of interesting stuff, learned many things including languages. However, I don't know if my reputation has survived the test of time but, back then I was one of the most wanted criminals in the Universe. Can you believe they'd call little old me a criminal all because I stole a few things, and... maybe killed a few bots? Anyway... my ship was shot down by a Cybertronian High Council vessel, and ended up crashing onto this planet where I've been stranded, and trapped in an ice berg for what I can imagine was centuries, only to be freed by an odd mech mech, and his band of pirate drones. So, that's my story I hope it didn't bore you too much."
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Post by Deleted on May 15, 2016 19:14:15 GMT
Stealing, killing? That sounds like something that RIfle has done, and continues doing yet without feel guilty at all.
Interesting, but that doesn't explain your presence in this island, I mean, who the hell wanders around this site!
Then he shuts up at remember how he reached the island and blinks a bit shocked
I'm not bored, I have to say that's a nice story, but sale I dont have a way to know if that is real or not. DOnt feel bad for it. just look at me. I was the most famous tenor in Cybertron and another planets! But the war and time has erased me from the map! Anyway, I dont expect anybody as one of my followers since war broke with my reputation at all, My possesions, my money, my audience, all of them were taken by that Fragging war, so, I dont expect to join with the ones who ruined my life! Whould you belive at it?
Blackhertz, that was how he used to be know when he was a tenor, but since his job as singer and musician got ruined, and after several events he ended being only 'Rifle'. Probably Aqua had heard about him in the past, maybe not, but the mercenary wont mind at all.
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Post by Aqua Fin on May 15, 2016 19:47:32 GMT
Aqua would cock an optic ridge at Rifle's first statement.
"I'm on thisisland because I got bored, and decided to go for a swim, and explore. I came to this island by pure chance, thought it was nice, and I decided to stick around here for a bit."
She then listened to everything else Rifle had to say, her golden yellow optics showed a sign of empathy.
"I feel for you, when my ship went down I lost everything, my wealth, my reputation, and a crew that were like my family. I recently heard about the war myself of course it's got nothing to do with me so I have no reason to pick a side. Of course members of my old crew saw it coming, frag we made bets about whether or not it would happen, and how long it would last. I hope I don't run into any of my old crew mates because I'd probably owe most of them money for those bets."
She'd laugh at the last part, a little humour always made most situations better.
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Post by Deleted on May 15, 2016 20:38:26 GMT
Rifle chuckled a little. The femme looked friednly, sometiung that is very unusual. Usually everyone he meets wants to shoot him or treats him like trash. They have their reasons. Still, he wont trust at her at all, maybe she is trying to be friednly to kill him in any given moment.
Heh, you sound like someone who has lost everything and it's perfectly fine with that. Sorry if I'm not in my best mode after walking for days inside the deeps of the ocean.
he sighs and sits down, in some way, Rifle is tired and stressed, not by Aqua, but by that long walk.
Well, I came here at trying to cross the pacific, but somehow I ended here, if you notice, I can't swim. I wonder where the next ship will cross around here... Well, I dont know how is that concept of family or friendship. When you are a famous figure the meaning of privacy is very vague. So, I denied to have any kind of friendship or companionship with anyone unless they were related with my business. But, what about if I make an exception with you?
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Post by Aqua Fin on May 15, 2016 23:50:19 GMT
The femme would take a seat next to Rifle when he spoke about his predicament.
"Well, that's what you get for trying to out smart the sea you landlubber."
Aqua looked puzzled at what the mech was saying, someone openly wanting to be her friend, and not out of fear of death, or wanting to cut a deal it all seemed alien to her. But, she figured since she was stuck on Earth a friend might be a good thing to have.
"It's funny usually when someone tries to make friends with me it's either for some kind of proposition, that usually ends with them double crossing me, or someone trying to convince me to spare their lives which sometimes led to the exact same out come. But, you don't seem like someone dumb enough to pull something like that, so why not?"
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Post by Deleted on May 16, 2016 23:20:22 GMT
Rifle got a bit disturbed at being called 'landlubber'. He crossed his arms and turned his back at her.
Maybe I'm a newbie in this land, or I have to say water full of salt, but in there is a time where I got tired of the american continent, and I wanted to explore another lands, well, another ones less Europe. That land is full of bad luck. Since I dont have anyone to carry me, I had to go for my own. What would you do if you had to leave the water and cross those lands for your own?
Rifle continued acting friendly, after all, that is how the customer, or potential customer must to be treated.
But if you want to visit any country of America, we could discuss about it and maybe to make some small deals. You said you were a pirate, but I can figure you can be one again.
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Post by Deleted on May 18, 2016 17:37:56 GMT
Clawstrike exited a spacebridge to Nihoa. He'd look around snarling as he transformed into a robot..
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Post by Aqua Fin on May 20, 2016 8:04:52 GMT
((Sorry for taking so long to reply, I've been pretty busy lately.))
Aqua would vent before replying to Rifle's question, being a pirate again was a nice thought, but at the same time this was her chance to get a fresh start. Besides creating a new crew would be difficult, and earning their loyalty would be as well.
"A captains loyalty is too his, or her crew, and to create a new from scratch wouldn't be right or feel the same. Besides now's a chance for a fresh start, since my reputation is gone it wouldn't be hard to start over."
Then for some reason a thought came to her processor about how she'd go about recruiting a new crew. She was so deep in thought, she started to think out loud.
"But, starting a new scratch might not be too difficult, maybe I could do mercenary work, and recruit as I go. Then maybe one day build a new ship, and get off this planet, or...."
Realizing she was speaking out loud Aqua would get a little nervous.
"Uh.... how much of that did you hear? On second thought forget I said anything."
Hearing the sound of growling the femme would get to her pedes in case whatever was near was hostile, and ready to attack. She'd keep one servo close to her trident in case she needed it. She then looked at Rifle out the corner of her optic.
"Get ready, I think we might have company."
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Post by Deleted on May 20, 2016 20:31:41 GMT
On the island the beast just sat as he listened in his two snake head arms acted as tendrils just incase.
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Post by Deleted on May 21, 2016 10:48:43 GMT
((Dont worry, I have been too busy the latest days I miss sleeping more than 3 hours;-;))
Maybe you could start as a pirate, or as something else, think about the other possibilities...
Rifle's moustache moved when he heard the femme thinking loudly. He haven't told her he's a mercenary already, so, having Aqua as a merc could mean two thing: he could get a good coworker, or she could be his next rival. In both cases, Rifle knows he must to be really dangerous with her.
He would listen the noises of the stranger. It could be an enemy, or possible another ally. Rifle would keep his large weapon full of ammo, but personally, he wont like to spend his bullets unless nnecesary.
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Post by Deleted on May 21, 2016 20:39:42 GMT
Clawstrike stalked towards the sounds the neutrals were making. Instantly he growled to alert them of his presence.
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