The ship was ever close to Lionsdale and the atmosphere was full of joy as everyone couldn't wait to see land. The tranquil environment was however interrupted by the presence of two smaller ships that seemed to appear out of the blue. "Pirates! Growled the captain as he unsheathed a saber strapped to his belt. ''Arm yourself ye scallywags" shouted the captain. "Aye, Aye captain "was the reply from the crew that assembled themselves on deck. "The rest of ye landlubbers, if ye can't fight to the cabins" shouted the captain as the ship prepared for battle. Soon enough the pirates launched their attack boarding the ship. ''Die ye dogs! the captain yelled as he and his men clashed with the pirates. The battle was tough but ended badly for the ship with the pirates killing the captain and taking the ship hostage."Now men tie up the men and women on board" the pirate boss said drawing his sword from the body of the ship's captain. "Boss what do we do about the old wrenches and kids" asked one of the pirates with a grin exposing his yellow teeth." Kill the wenches, the kids can be sold particularly the girls" replied the boss. "Jones where is Davis and Sharky" the pirate boss shortly after taking a look at his crew. "They went to search the cabins; they will be back soon'' replied Jones.
"I don't think they are returning" said a deep golden voice.The pirates turned and standing before them was a tall ebony warrior with a spear strapped to his back, an amulet hanging from his neck and eyes that glowed orange with feline ferocity. "And who the f*ck are you?" asked the pirate boss anger written all over his face. "I am Okuagu the child of fire" replied Okuagu with a mocking bow "Well I'm Goldberg the pirate and I will very much like to see you bleed'' the pirate said as he jerked his head towards Okuagu's direction.The pirate's weapons raised rushed Okuagu. Okuagu smiled and soon his spear was in his hand spinning at a speed that made it look like fire. The first pirate lunged with an attempt of a slash but Okuagu dodged stabbing him in the heart. More pirates fell but they had managed to push Okuagu into a corner. "It's not good to corner a wild beast" said Okuagu as he took on a crouching position. The pirates stopped in their track for they could sense an aura that was normally associated with dangerous big cats and predators. It was highly unusual for Okuagu was looking at them with the look of when a predator had found prey."ENOUGH! Shouted Goldberg as he made his way towards Okuagu. Okuagu ignored him and a massacre started with him tearing the pirates to pieces. "Stop or they die" shouted Goldberg as some of his men aimed their sabers at the children's throat. Okuagu stopped with a feral look on his face. "Let's make a deal" smiled Goldberg ''What deal? Asked Okuagu as he kicked a pirate that was trying to sneak attack. ''We will have a duel, you and me the winner gets to say what the loser do Okay" said the pirate boss with a smirk. "Fine by me" replied Okuagu.The stage was set with the entire ship being eerily quiet. After a bell was rung the two began to circle each other. Goldberg ran with incredible speed performing a series of slashes which Okuagu dodged save for one that sliced him one the elbow. Okuagu hurled his spear at Goldberg. Goldberg dodged to the right with the spear grazing him on the cheek, immediately after he dodged the spear Okuagu followed up with a punch which sent Goldberg crashing into some barrels. 'So the spear was a diversion'' Goldberg said with a laugh ''Time to use my gift" the pirate added as his shirt tore exposing ripped muscles underneath."Must be a strength enhancement gift" reasoned Okuagu as he dodged a slash aimed for his throat. The sword simply cut through a huge chunk of the ship railings. "If he is using his gift then I will simply return the favor" smiled Okuagu as he flipped backwards dodging an attack. The pirate gave no resting time for Okuagu as he performed a lot of slashes which Okuagu avoided miraculously. Okuagu took in a deep breath and soon enough the flaming patterns began to form on his body. "Wow flame gift, how interesting" remarked the pirate as he ran forward his feet leaving holes on the ship as he moved . "Now die! He shouted as he slashed at Okuagu's throat. Okuagu dodged the attack and punched the pirate in the belly. Goldberg staggered back falling down on to one knee. Okuagu laughed when he observed the burn on Goldbergs stomach and ran forward delivering a kick to the pirate's head which sent him crashing into the ship. Okuagu looked at the hole which the pirate had fallen into and simply sighed as he observed the rising heat in the pirate's body. The pirate jumped out with a roar his muscles bulging as he began to attack Okuagu punching and kicking like a wild animal. Okuagu kept dodging the attack for he knew every creature had its limit. After an hour or so Goldberg threw a punch panting and then fell face down not moving. "He is dead" Okuagu laughed as he glanced at the pirates. "Too much lactic acid had built up in his body" added Okuagu as he walked towards the now shivering pirates. "Scram and find some honest living" he added as he watched the pirates save for one flee into their ships. "I'm not going to abandon my boss" said Jones as he grasped his saber tightly. "very well, you may join him as fish food" Okuagu said as he untied the men, women and children on board. Jones was later thrown into the sea along with Goldberg's body, not by Okuagu but by the men on board the ship who were furious with the pirates and wondered why Okuagu spared the others.