The Girl in Boy's Clothing (Open)

[Celina Cross]

Celina smiled brightly as she looked up at the sun, her hair crossing her face. She had just decided to go out of the sanctuary in her boy clothes. Quite a few of the pirates were waving to her, and some were even trying to get her to join up as a cabin boy, still she refused. She had quite a great gig going on at the moment with the Brotherhood and she would never turn it down. Staring at the open waters, she sighed and looked at her reflection, no wonder so many took her as a boy. Her hair was cut short and framed around her face and her eyes were bright and adventurous. Not to mention she really wasn't too feminine looking in other areas. With her baggy shirt and pants, she honestly couldn't blame them for thinking she was a lad.

Staring out, she saw a ship ready to set sail and smiled brightly as some of the crew waved to her, she waved back and wished them luck but then her smile faded as they left for the open sea. She often wondered what was out there, though she would never be able to find out. Tilting her head, the 'boy' stared at the reflection against the water and grinned, people were so stupid. She then heard a sound behind her and reached slowly for her dagger, unsure if it was a guard or friend.

[Yoko]

Yoko however was not smiling, hack, he hardly ever did smile, even for a fellow member in the Dark Brotherhood, a group that mostly took pride in their work he simply just didn’t care, and did the job. Even though half his contracts were screwed up by the time he got there, in fact his latest one, a Nord in Bruma, by the time Yoko wound him he was eaten by a bear. Even on his contact with Moaana he ran into that screwed up Altme, Elja.

For now he walked around the city he didn’t like it here, smelled funny and all elves were being stupid typical elves and wanted to consider him the same, funny he was indeed a Bosmer but hated them too. Lame elves he wished he could shoot the next one that looked at him like that, then where were the other races that commented ridiculously about he needed to go hug a tree, or something along those lines, he ignored them only because the city was full of guards. But some people back in the sanctuary suspected his first kill might have been someone who insulted him much like that, or at least that was the rumor, who really knew, other then maybe Lucien.

Yoko kept walking only to see a ship sailing away. “NO!” he couldn’t help but shout, under his hood to his usual Dark Brotherhood Shrouded armor, anyone in the Brotherhood knew what it was, others just thought it was just kind of out of place maybe? Yoko bolted towards the docks as the ship left, his target was ON that ship! He resisted pulling out his bow and just shooting off randomly because he doubted he’d hit anyone if not at least not the right person. “AHHHH!” the Bosmer shouted and stomped one foot, he was usually silent and calm but he’d just about had enough of this bad luck! Maybe Lucien was out to get him after all!

Then his pointed ears twitched as he heard a cracking sound…he hadn’t even noticed the Redguard girl or boy, only his mind drew to one conclusion as he heard the cracking sound again. ‘That cant be good’ he cursed and as soon at he picked up his foot, with one loud crack and splash he fell though the dock and into the cold lake water. He could swim, but he was almost tempted to let himself sink as he came up gasping for breath and trying not to explode.

"da** it...."

[Celina Cross]

Lina suddenly heard a shout and turned to see a boy rushing towards the ship. Frowning, she walked calmly forward and saw him throwing a temper tantrum, "Must be a bad day." she said to herself before walking over, she noticed the shimmer of the Brotherhood armor and her smile brightened. Finally, someone to talk to! Rushing forward, she waved and giggled, "Hey!" she said confidently eager to speak to another family member. Suddenly the sound of a cracking, made her stop and she stared in shock and worry as the dock began to split apart, "Watch-!" having forgotten that she, herself, was on the dock, Celina also plunged into the cold water along side the boy.

Swimming however, was not her best suit. Splashing around, the girl attempted to head towards the surface but found it difficult with several sea serpents surrounding her. Pulling out her dagger, she quickly braced herself for a fight and then saw the boy manage to get up for air. At least she wouldn't have to worry about him, turning to the attackers, she glared and slashed towards one of the serpents as a warning, they seemed to take a hint and swam off, leaving the girl to drown on her own. Still, she wouldn't, kicking her feet hard and fast, the girl managed to reach the surface and grab a floating piece of wood nearby. Coughing she looked at the boy and grinned, "That was fun." she said hoarsely. A few imperial guards, came wandering by and she looked up and giggled, "Sorry Sirs! I was working on replacing the stupid thing and it split on me." the merely growled, mistaking her for a boy like the others and walked away. Cursing, she glared and rolled her eyes, "Pigs." Looking over at the boy she stared, "Are you okay?"

[Yoko]

Yoko groaned spitting out water, that was odd he thought he hear a voice before he fell in? also another splash but marked it off as just being wood falling in with him so honestly didn’t think twice about it, however when the other surfaced the Elf nearly jumped out of his skin, “ah!” he gasped and jumping slightly away but saw it was a person not a slaughter fish or something. Well that and her speaking kind of gave that away. He blinked at her, he wasn’t in a good mood, be he managed a small kind of smile, fun? He pondered that idea wasn’t really fun, of course his day was kind of crappy to begin with… he knew who to blame for that, though couldn’t see it being Lucien’s fault the boards broke.

He sighed and brushed back his hood revealing amber/brown eyes and gray hair. “right fun” he barely kept from rolling his eyes but then decided he’d try not to be to antisocial and rude, it maybe his fault she fell in? wait was she a she or a he? He looked at her a moment then scoffed. “sorry, are you alright?” he tried not to sound to cold, but mostly just unemotional with a light but of annoyance and started to swim towards the wall a bit and grabbed the ledge. His shrouded armor started to get a bit heavy when wet, ah curses that too! He shook his head and rang out his ponytail before looking back towards her, half his body still in the water he watched her lie to the guard, not that he cared, he just smirked lightly and offered her a hand to help her get out.

“I suppose that’s what I get for stomping around” he sighed “da** city cant even keep the docks maintained though” he muttered and rolled his eyes then sucked in a deep breath and watched her trying to listion to her when she speaks to decide if she was a she or a he.

[Celina Cross]

Celina giggled as she gripped the wood for dear life, "Sorry, didn't mean to scare you." she said laughing before wading over to the boy. He looked pretty upset and angry, tilting her head, she smiled, "Bad day?" she asked curiously before finally walking up on the beach, her clothing was soaked through and obviously showed off her female body. Shaking her hair dry, the girl smiled, "You certainly seemed upset, were you supposed to be on that ship?" she asked curiously before taking the ends of her shirt and wringing out the water. Sighing she looked back towards the sea and grinned, "Or maybe you missed a target?" she whispered.

Taking his hand, a spark flew into her eyes and a giggle burst from her throat, "Think we can catch it?" she teased before raced towards the end of the beach line. Standing she stared as the calculations began to form in her head as to how she could get on the ship. It wasn't in her nature to let a brother fail at his contract and she wouldn't allow this man to do it either. Turning back she waved, "Come on!" and thus began to race around the docks to reach the end before the ship left the harbor for good. With the wind running through her hair, the girl was laughing as she stood making sure that she remained her distance. Ducking into an abandoned alleyway the girl threw on her own Brotherhood armor and then joined the night once again.

It was quiet now as all the civilians were asleep, which is why she wondered what made the captain leave in the dead of night. Now she knew, someone was supposed to kill someone on that ship and it was the boy's job. Waving quietly she smiled underneath her cloak and snuck up towards the ship. Pointing she bent low and put her hands together to show that he was supposed to jump onto her and she would boost him up onto the deck of the ship. Winking she jerked her head to tell him to hurry.

[Yoko]

He blinked then smirked “yea you could say that” he nodded, today and every other day of his miserable life. He sighed inwardly and watched her. So she was in fact a she. He rang out parts of his clothes and hair again before looking at her. “you could also say that” he smirked then paused looking at her blankly for a moment before chuckling. “I see you surprised me, I guess you are part of the family then as well” he brushed some loose hair out of his face and watched her. “yes I did though cant say I am surprised about it’ he sighed deeply.

“huh!?” he gasped as she said something about catching it then running off, what the heck?! He barely knew this female why would she want to help him, and two was she just insane? He wondered but that might could be said the same about the rest of the family, even though he agreed with it. He shrugged and hurried after her, he noticed she changed shortly after they ran on and she instructed him to do what…..?! He blinked dumbly at her, was that a short crack!? His brow twitched and WHY was she helping him again!? He wanted to shout but finely just did at told and hoped his bad luck wouldn’t sunk the ship or something.

Once upon the ship he groaned falling on his head then stayed behind some crates and looked at her. “are you insane?” he whispered when paused and glanced away well he did owe her something though, he would have just given up truthfully. “name’s Yoko”

[Celina Cross]

Celina smiled brightly and shrugged, "Maybe, but insanity might help if you can get to your target. I'll keep a look out and if you hear a low whistle, that means to run and jump ship fast, contract or no." she stated seriously. Pushing him, she grinned, "Good luck darling." she said giving him a light kiss on the cheek. "With the look of these pirates you might need it." she teased before walking out onto the deck right out in the open. Managing a deep cough, the girl caught the attention of all the pirates. "H-help, please, I-I need water." she said before faking a collapse and suddenly all the men were on her like a lion on it's lunch.

They stumbled over themselves to get the 'dying girl' a drink of water and this gave a great distraction for the boy and Celina looked up and gave him a wink to let him know to go on and complete his contract, she would take care of these idiots easily. Moaning and panting they came with bowls after bowls of water for the girl and Celina thought she would nearly drowned from the amount given to her. They kept asking her over and over if she was okay and all she could manage was a groan of false pain and she looked over and hoped the boy was gone...Yoko huh? He seemed different from the others, Lina would have to get to know him for sure.

[Yoko]

He blinked dumbly at her again he didn’t really help from others while on missions of any kind honestly maybe he didn’t trust anyone. He watched her go out in the middle of the deck and pretend to be thirsting to death, either she was a good actor or men were dogs like some said. Most likely both, Yoko shook his head not sure if he should smirk or roll his eyes. He knew his bow would most likely not be to useful still he was ready to pull it anytime, however his right hand hovered over a dagger on his hip as he slipped around the corner, after seeing none of the men on the deck were his target. He was after someone else.

Silently he slipped inside the passageway though the ship sticking to the shadows and corners behind crates or anything else the few people still left around where sleeping, drunk or just not really paying attention in the least bit. He looked around it was the captain, oh what was his name? oh well, Yoko didn’t really care he just knew this was the ship described and named the same, only by now he’d forgotten the name and remained focused on finding his target, he slowly crept up stairs to the captain’s cabin and only opened the door enough to peek though the rocking of the ship was making him seasick but he was able to ignore it for now.

He spotted the captain standing in front of the window drinking a bottle of something alcoholic, either watching his men on the deck or the seas, he seemed calm and collected without much care regardless. Yoko slid himself against the wall, crouching down behind a crate and peeked over watching the pirate as he slowly pulled his dagger to make no sounds, it gleamed but with a slightly purple tent, poison. Yoko waited thinking of the way he wanted to handle this, there was still the chance he could shoot him.

[Celina Cross]

Celina sighed as she looked up at the men and smiled, "Thanks guys, I really needed that." she stated simply before pulling out her dagger and slitting one in the throat. "I think you need this two." this made the men on alert now as they began to draw swords but it was too late, she already made sure her dagger was in the palm of her hand and the blood was now flying left and right. Still this didn't mean they didn't get quite a few good scratches on her, no the girl was covered with attempts to end her life before she managed to wipe out a few of the pirates.

Sighing she shook her head as her hand was injured from another man, switching over her blade to her left she smiled, "That's not fair!" she exclaimed jokingly before ending his life as well. Another man rushed forward and grabbed her hair and she bit back a shout knowing that Yoko was on his contract and nothing could disturb him. The men were all cocky, thinking they could take on one girl alone, boy were they in for a surprise. Soon there was only one man left and her and she smiled gently before shaking her head, "Come on, do you really want to die? Jump, I promise I won't come after you." she stated simply and the man, shaking already, merely dropped his weapon and jumped overboard the ship, Celina's laughing echoing in his ears.

Looking around she sighed, "I wonder how the boy's doing?" she asked taking a seat on the stairs and busting open a barrel of food. Ah, dinner and a show, life was good. Still her bleeding made her worry, she would take care of it once they were home in the Sanctuary.

[Yoko]

Yoko stood and in a quick flash he darted towards the captain, he heard the screaming outside, this startled the captain, in turn he twisted around to see Yoko coming towards him! Yoko gasped just in time he was able to block the man’s sword with his dagger and jumped back the pirate shouted a few choice words and slashed at him again, the Bosmer luckily dodged and ducked a few attacks, the pirate seemed to know to well whom the Bosmer was. He blocked another attack with his smaller dagger then dodge rolled across the floor the pirate madly slashing and shouting, in one quick motion Yoko sprang upwards and in a spray of blood he cut the male’s throat wide open! The pirate had no choice but to fall back and bleed to death . Yoko gave a heavy sigh and whipped the blade off on the man’s shirt before sheathing it, he wasn’t to great with close combat but he survived, luckily.

He panted and took another deep breath before stepping back outside to see his fellow Dark ‘sister’ had taken care of the other pirates, well that voided the bonus, and kicked Yoko in the teeth with that bit of bad luck but honestly he didn’t really care the day had been crazy enough already not to mention the strange girl. He sighed inwardly and spotted her.

“have fun?” he stretched, and moaned lightly, he’d thought to drop anchor when he walked past it rather then drift out to sea with no idea how to steer a ship, they weren’t to far from land and luckily it had a small lifeboat aboard.

[Celina Cross]

Celina nodded, "Of course! Did you?" she asked curiously before tilting her head and smiling, the blood seeping through her clothing a little. She wasn't hurt seriously but it still hurt! Wincing she stood up and leaned against the deck. "Well that was fun! We should probably be going though." she stated simply before waving to him, "I've got some things to finish up and this was a great distraction. I'll see you around okay Yoko?" she said before getting up on the deck of the ship and smiling. "Don't miss me too much okay?" she teased with a wink and then proceeded to fall backwards off the ship and into the ocean. Since it wasn't too far from land she could just swim to the docks and then disappear into the night. No sense in troubling the boy any further. Her body disappeared into the darkness of the ocean waters and she quickly swam under the docks to hide, glad that she could now start on her own contract.

"Let's see...an elf in Bravil...poor guy. Oh well, off to Bravil!" she said quietly slipping into the shadows of the night.

[Yoko]

Yoko flinched. “H-hey!” he shouted slightly annoyed what just leave?! What was wrong with woman confusing him, entering all weird leaving all weird leaving him freaking awkward feeling, no he defiantly didn’t have away with people, females were even worse for him. He groaned flinching and rushed over to see her dive in the water. “well uhm………..thanks?” he said with a dull but confused look brow twitching. He now found himself questioning today. What happened again? HEY she could at least help him get back, he huffed and stretched his arms and looked towards the lifeboat. Oh boy this would be fun. He paused seeing blood where she was sitting and gave a sigh, of boy, now he kind of felt bad. “da** women!” he shouted and ruffles his hair with both hands growling under his breath..

[short. End?]