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Heaven's Gate is located in the White Sea and serves as an entrance to Skypiea. Amazon, the gate-keeper that resides down here with her Vision Dial-powered camera, where she collects entrance immigration fees, and immigration for those who are leaving. She is generally unable to understand the events around her, as she lets people in without collecting fees, but not warning them they will become criminals. When everyone was evacuating Angel Island, she attempted to take images of them all, not realizing that Angel Island was about to be destroyed. Many outsiders become criminals for not paying the fee, because Amazon fails to explain Extol, the currency of Skypiea.
You must use the Knock-Up Stream to enter Skypiea. If you begin your journey as a skypiea native, and choose to go anywhere but the Lost Archipelago, you must use the Sky Slide located in West Blue. If you leave as someone who entered through the Knock-Up Stream, you can choose to go back down to Row 4, or forward to Water Seven if your Log Pose is set for it.
[Xun Jianyu] came to reimburse a boat raid, then left to go to Kano
Posted: Mon Apr 17, 2017 1:14 pm
A nice firm grip upon the rail of the ship was made as The Odyssey swiftly cruised up the stream of white clouds. Teeth gritted upon one another as a held the sail in place. Kaito letting go would cause the ship to fall off course and they all tumbled to their death. “Keep her steady! Nefertari, help me out with this sail!” There was so much force and pressure gusting into the sails that the stream was literally pushing them up through the sky. Trusting in Tahira's navigating skills Kaito was sure they would continue up the stream. At least long enough to reach their destination. The land in the Sky. It was like a bright white tunnel of clouds had was swallowing them whole. “Hold on. Brace yourself.” The very pit of his stomach he knew this was going to be a bumpy landing. Instantly the ship was off the trail as the tunnel came to an abrupt halt. Everything appeared to be moving in slow motion. Sea’s white and as far as the eye could see. Sights, magnificent. It was like it was painted from the mind of the purest artist. The Odyssey was airborne but it was not going to stay there for long. Even in the land in the sky they were still subject to the laws of gravity. What comes up must come down.
Water? Was this what they landed in? Astonished Kaito looked over the edge to clarify for himself. They were not falling through the clouds. Better yet they were floating upon its surface. “Wow…amazing…” Were all the words he could muster as he let his right arm dangle of the ledge and into tangible cloud colored water. Was it even aquatic. This brightly colored marine could not possibly be anything else. Wonders in his mind racing. How could this land exist? Nothing was making any sense. Everything Katio had once knew was lost. We had islands in the sky, nothing else mattered. “Everyone alright?” The captain would ask his crew once his curiosity had reached a sustaining low. Moonlight dagger would fall upon them to confirm their conditions with his own vision. Halting upon the blonde-haired swordsman. “Alright, we are here. Where to next?” There Skyland’s were definitely unfamiliar to him. The only one amongst them that had the slightest clue on how to navigate these white seas was the Perfect swordsman. Interesting, Kaito would wonder if the Skypiean himself if he was ready for the challenges that lie in-store. Maybe it had something to do with that gigantic golden gate across the sea. Or maybe he was just crazy.
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Their ascent higher into the clouds had been something he was used to for many years. Though he didn't travel back to his place of birth often, regularly did he attempt to find the answers he'd seek. When first running from his grandparents care, Johnny had tried many times to return to the island stationed in the sky, but to no avail. Now though things were different. He was different. He was stronger, had experienced life and had friends who would be there for him no matter what. Holding hard to the railing, another hand holding his hat in place, the blonde smiled a wild gleaming pearled white one. Eyes shimmering, tasting the adventure for what it was! Even if he was down, the pirate within him always loved this kind of thing!"Be careful guys! We're almost to the top!" He'd shout from across the boat and as they flew into the air, landing smoothly on the murky clouds surface, the blonde let out a sign of relief. They'd made it into the sky!
Closer they'd sail to the golden gates, looking akin to something you see out a fairy tale. Johnny, now fully clothed back to his old attire, placed a foot on the boats side before pointing to the old lady at the waiting booth. She'd speak meekly, but with a certain tact that showed games weren't her forte. "Entering will cost you one million extols." The blonde came about, going to Tahira and having the wheel turned so they were closer to the lady. Looking around as if someone was listening, he'd wave her head over to whisper something in her ear and instantly the doors opened, letting him group through to enter. "My apologies. Go right ahead. Tell Allah I said hello." Of course, he'd nod and smile; the ship going off into the gates, further into the realm of sky island. Turning, he'd explain what was going on. "Alright, first things first. We gotta find my pops. Dunno where he is since its been a long while since I've been here, but his name was pretty well known before. We just gotta find some sky folk and they'll probably point us in his direction." He. . didn't really have a plan. Hell, he didn't really know what he was doing, but that didn't matter cause they were here now.
☥ Hands upon the wheel. The joy on her face could be seen from far and wide. Tahira had been so happy, though that happiness would falter some. She hadn’t known just what she had gotten herself into. It all seemed odd. Strange. Just downright silly. To ride some stream into the sky? Were they serious? But Johnny had been serious, so she followed his directions and navigated them to their destination. The rumble, followed by the mighty thrust toward the clouds above. Her scream echoed before being drowned out by the geyser beneath them. Prayers were on high, as she held tight to the wheel. Hearing Kaito’s order to keep steady. She couldn’t understand why this was even happening. Was it wrong of her to trust them? Had they all been crazy? Was she to die this way? Keeping close to the wheel, she prayed harder than she had ever done before. For to somehow make it out alive. If that was even possible from this height.
Eyes were closed, as she began to feel weightless. The ship falling back down. This was it. It was over. But instead of a long dreadful drop. The ship landed upon water, only rocking before steadying. Body shaking, Tahira managed to open her eyes. The ship was intact? Had her prayers been answered? Her hands released the wheel and her body fell to the ship floor. “Is it over? Tell me it’s over” Weak legs would soon rise as she would hear the amazement befall Kaito’s words. Her gaze would take her forward, where a gate stood. And for a mere second she had though the group had gone to the afterlife. White surrounded them. Even the water was different. But something seemed odd about it all. “Where are we?” The ship would sail forward as she pinched herself to make absolutely sure she was still alive. Pain sprouted so perhaps she was alive. A voice would resonate, bring her gaze upward. An old woman could be seen by the gate, as Johnny grasped the wheel to take us closer. Who was she? And what was she asking for? Before questions could arise in the sound of her voice, Johnny approached the older woman and whispered something. Entrance would be given and the ship would sail onward.
A plan would be spoken, and it all sounded simple. But Tahira wished to understand what exactly was going on. “Johnny. Where exactly are we? What is this place?”
There trip to the lands in the sky seemed to be a bit more perilous than Nefertari imagined. He did his part. Braced the sails, helped Tahira when needed, etcetera etcetera. These minor dangers were not important. What was important was where they were going. Upon arrival, Nefertari's normally unamused resting-b***h face would express interest. Eyes would slightly widen and a small smirk would appear on his face as he would look out to this new land. He had never been here before. A new world to experience and new sights to see! As the group would approach a checkpoint, Nefertari would say, "I'm going to my room real quick..." This was not directed at anyone in particular but he was sure either Tahira or Kaito would hear him. Returning to his room and locking the door, the young male would sit down and stare at a mirror. He did not stay to see how they got passed the checkpoint because he wanted to prep himself for an excursion to a new place. Nimble fingers would run through strands of white hair as he would attempt to straighten it up a bit, rubbing in a small amount of lavender scented gel. He would spray on a small amount of perfume and make sure his clothes were nice and free of any imperfections! Appearance was everything! Taking another look in the mirror, he would realize that this wouldn't do. He needed another outfit! A quickened pace would carry Nefertari to a closet filled with different fabrics and garments and there he would stay for several moments looking at and trying on different clothing options. He had nothing to wear!
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