CHAPTER2

(Jax and Mist arrive at a port where all kinds of space ships are parked and maintained.)

JAX

So this is where the space ships are.

MIST

That’s right. Noplace serves as a resting point where space ships get refueled and repairs if there are any casualties.

JAX

Let’s go and steal a ship.

MIST

What?! We can’t do that.

JAX

Why not?

MIST

It’s wrong to steal ships.

JAX

We’re space pirates and you don’t expect pirates to be doing good deeds, do you?

MIST

Well, I—

JAX

And since you joined my crew you’re no longer a bounty hunter but a space pirate like me.

(He spanks her butt which startles her.)

MIST

Kyaa!

JAX

Despite acting tough, you do have a cute side.

(He starts to walk.)

MIST

Shut up!

(They take a walk around the port admiring the ships.)

JAX

There are so many ships. I wonder which one should we steal.

MIST

If you’re going to be a captain of a ship, then look for one that’s calling you.

JAX

That’s right. Who told you that?

MIST

My master.

JAX

Was he a space pirate?

MIST

Yeah he was. Until he got betrayed by his own crew member.

JAX

Is that one of the reasons you became a bounty hunter?

MIST

Yeah. so that I can kill that bastard who killed my master.

JAX

I always knew that being a space pirate or any kind of pirate that there would always be someone who’ll turn your back on you.

MIST

…

JAX

To prevent that from happening, most pirates from Mandarin train so hard to be strong so that they can show their crew members who’s the Boss.

MIST

Is it true that you guys can awaken The Supreme Kama? The Only Kama that the watchers use to show off their authority.

JAX

Yeah. And it’s not a myth or a rumor the way you’re interrupting it, they’re facts.

MIST

That must be cool. I wonder if I’ll be able to awaken it.

JAX

Well, it depends on how strong your will is…

(An old man walks to them.)

OLD MAN NAMED BOSH

What do you brats want in my port?

(Jax turns to face Bosh.)

BOSH

Wait… those star shaped eyes. Are you Stargaze from Mandarin?

JAX

Ah… yeah. The name is Jax Stargaze.

BOSH

I know that. And I know people from your clan. The Stargaze Clan are considered to be the notorious pirates in the cosmos. And also they’re the natural enemies of the Watchers.

JAX

Hmm… I wonder why.

BOSH

Are you here for a ship?

JAX

Yes. We’re here to steal a ship.

MIST

You idiot! Don’t tell him your intentions!

BOSH

Hahahaha! It’s fine. I get that always from your clan, Jax. Oh and my name is Bosh.

JAX

Nice to meet you, Bosh. This is my new crew mate, Mist.

BOSH

You already got the infamous bounty hunter as part of your crew. Tell me, Jax. Why do you want a space ship?

JAX

To go on an adventure and become a harem king!

BOSH

Hahahahahaha! You’re quite an interesting guy. Most space pirates would go planet to planet just to plunder them… but you are just going to space to have multiple women as part of your crew.

JAX

That’s right.

BOSH

I have a ship that’s perfect for you, “Future Harem King”.

JAX

You do. Then show me.

(Bosh leads them to an enormous space ship.)

JAX

Whoa! What an enormous space ship?

MIST

It’s so big. But why is it in the junkyard?

BOSH

Well, the ship had broken down and it’s no longer working…

JAX

You’re giving me a piece of scrap metal. I’m gonna beat the shit out of you, old geezer.

BOSH

You should shut up and listen to your elders.

(He hits him with a spanner.)

JAX

Ouch that really hurt.

BOSH

This ship belonged to a Demon King by the name of Sutaria Dragon Heart. It was believed that she flew into the cosmos with this ship.

JAX

Who’s that?

MIST

You don’t know the Demon King that lived in the dark ages. She was a legendary space pirate who had conquered the cosmos around 500 years ago.

JAX

She did that?! That’s so cool. So does the ship have a name?

BOSH

Oh yes. It does. It goes by the name Genshin.

(A space pirate with his crew appears.)

SPACE PIRATE NAMED HINGES

Step aside losers. That ship belongs to me.

JAX

Who the fuck are you?!

HINGES

You’ve never heard of me?!

JAX

Yeah.

HINGES

(depressed)

And I thought that I was an infamous pirate.

PIRATE 1

Don’t worry boss. That fucker must be retarded.

PIRATE 2

That’s right.

HINGES

Since you’re retarded, I’ll tell you my name. My name is Hinges. My bounty is 10,000,000 Credits. And I’m the man who’s gonna be the next Demon King.

JAX

I’m Jax Stargaze. And I’m going to be the Harem King. And this ship is mine now.

HINGES

No, it’s mine.

[To be continued]