Chapter 25 - chapter 16: Land

Atlus reaches the beach as the two boys leave he had seen in the water when he had gotten closer. Standing, he runs to them, happy to see life. "Hey!" He yells as they slip their clothes on. Hollow gets in front of Faizure, staring him down. "Hey! I come in peace." Atlus says, holding out his hand. The two boys look at each other in confusion. "What is a pirate doing here?" Hollow asks, lowering how s gaurd. "I washed up here. My boat and crew are gone." Atlus says. Faizure walks up to him, shaking his outstretched hand. "What level are you? We can't risk having any more level ones with us, were too noticable. "242. I've been upgrading since I was twelve." The pirate says, laughing nervously. Their jaws drop, shock taking them over. They DO need protecting and the pirate PROBABLY needs a place to stay, Faizure thinks. Telling Hollow his idea, Hollow nods in agreement. "I-ill be fine with that. I'll stay here with you untill I can find another crew. I won't let you down. Names Atlus, by the way." He says. The water swooshes lightly behind them as they walk back to camp. Naut scoffs, listening in from behind a tree. He just hopes the new guys not like Hollow.