NationStates Jolt Archive

(OOC: sort of my comeback thread to Nationst)

"Hello world my name is Catalina Asturias, I am 16 years old and I come from a small costal town in western Grande Turquesa Isla, and I am going to sail around the world. I come from a long line of fishers, and sailors, so it shouldn't be a problem for me. My goal is to bring attention to our small nation, and maybe give my home town a boost with charity money. We could use a few new things, new school supplies, more up-to-date medical facilities, heck even better boats. Now my parent's aren't too excited about this, both are scared to death, but this is my choice and I want to do this. This is a map, I know no state of the art editing or special effects, just a simple map. I am starting here, I will be going through the Pacific, the Atlantic, into Xanadou Sea, and into 1000 island then 10000 islands, and back here. It will be long, at least 6-8 months, providing my motor works the whole time. If that fails, I will have to rely on wind power. I hope my video blog will catch the attention of many and hope some will be of assistance to me even. Until then I will sign off."

The screen went black as the film cut off. It was the only thing Catalina, now 17, had that was left of her old life. Her country of GTI collapsed, and it was divided into several tribes. Unfortunately with Autocratic tribes, came oppressive rule. People were assigned jobs and that would be the job they had. Because Cat's family had moved from the coast before the collapse she was assigned "Farmer." Not that she minded. She had a great husband and a little girl all her own. She was happy. "Mama!" Her girl Mariana came running to her jumping into her arms. "Hi babe." Her husband Raul came in shortly behind.

"Hey I was getting worried. Looks like the storm is moving in faster."

"And it sounds like it's gotten worse. I think we may be in for a hurricane."

"A hurricane, but we have crops, we have this whole farm to think about. We aren't even prepared for one."

"The storm gained strength. Now it's a full blown hurricane."

"If it is, and we're hit, you know we'll lose the crops. We won't be able to pay our tax."

"We'll just have to pray."

Catalina held Mariana close to her. The family waited as the storm threw it's violent rage destroying just about everything. Wind, rain, lighting, thunder and flood waters. Catalina sat comforting her frightened daughter. When the storm had subsided they surveyed their wrecked farm. Not good at all. No crops equaled no food, and no money and very angry Feudal Lords.

Days later Catalina shot up in the middle of the night. "I have it! Wake up wake up."

"What-what is it?"

"We need to pay off our debt, I should sail around the world again!"

"What?"

"When I sailed, I gained so much support, money and gifts. If I did it again, we should be able to gain the same. All I have to do is get approval and we will be fine."

"Well, if your going, we're going with?"

"No I couldn't especially my baby."

"We're coming. We're a family and we're in this together."

Catalina sighed. Her husband was stubborn. "There's no changing your mind I guess. But still Mariana is so young, I'm worried about taking her a long trip."

"She'll be fine. We will be."

As GTI has become technologically deprived there was no way to get the message out in advance, unlike her previous trip. They would have to go to another nation and start up a blog. With out hesitation they set sail on the open sea. Mariana was excited and running around, this was an all new experience for her. "Mama, mama look!" Several dolphins were swimming along side the boat. "Yes, I see them, they're called dolphins. Can you say that? Say Dolphin."

"Dolphin." They said together. "Don't get to close to the edge now."

"Yes mama."

They looked at the sea together. After a day of smooth sailing they came upon a coast line of somewhere..."I see land" Raul said.

"Good, then we can land and stock up.' Catalina said "I can't believe it I hit a big storm when I went. God is on our side for now."

Built in 1660, Port Bounty was one of the largest cities in the Ixanian Empire that was near the sea. It had always been visited by sailors and merchants of all kinds; and the Navy had a naval base around the area. A million or so people called this city their home and many loved the amazing view of the sea that it provided. One of those citizens was Anthony Rosewater; a naval officer whose love for the sea was often said to have been hereditary. He always could be seen on the deck of the HMS Trident; looking at the calm seas in complete silence. However, this day would be different for him. As he looked at the sea, he could see a ship approaching in the distance. What was odd was that this ship, obviously not a battleship, was approaching a naval base. Adjusting his officer's hat, he ran down to the dockyard and spoke to some soldiers who were mobilizing. "Stand down....do not harm the occupants."

When the ship anchored at the harbor, Anthony Rosewater walked towards Catalina and her family calmly; a small smile could be seen on his face. "Greetings, outsider and welcome to Port Bounty Naval Base; a base of the Imperial Ixanian Navy. My name is Anthony Rosewater; I'm a naval officer. Do not worry about these soldiers; they will not hurt you. If you come with me, I can give you some shelter and food if you require any."

Anthony smiled when he looked at Mariana; it was only recently that his sister gave birth to a child. "Your ship will not be harmed; I can assure you this. In fact, if you need any repairs, etc then we can repair it for you."

As they approached a seemingly large naval ship came at their side. Catalina was frighted at it, picking her little girl up and holding her close.

"It will be okay." Raul said. The guns immediately were lowered making her feel a little better.

"Greetings, outsider and welcome to Port Bounty Naval Base; a base of the Imperial Ixanian Navy. My name is Anthony Rosewater; I'm a naval officer. Do not worry about these soldiers; they will not hurt you. If you come with me, I can give you some shelter and food if you require any."

"Thank you, we would like that." Raul said.

Catalina felt a great amount better knowing they were friendly.

"Big boat." Mariana said.

"Yes very big boat."

As they approached a seemingly large naval ship came at their side. Catalina was frighted at it, picking her little girl up and holding her close.

"It will be okay." Raul said. The guns immediately were lowered making her feel a little better.



"Thank you, we would like that."

Catalina felt a great amount better.

"Big boat." Mariana said.

"Yes very big boat."

Anthony Rosewater led them to the main building of the base; in which the offices of naval officers and cafeterias could be found. It was relatively easy to get to Rosewater's office; in which they could see a few papers and a picture of a woman on his desk. Anthony took off his coat and put his hat on a nearby hook before taking his seat at his desk. "Before we go into the food and shelter issue, I'd like to take the time to know each of your names. It is just so that I can keep track of you and what not. Of course, you are trusted by me since I doubt that spies would have a little girl with them."

Anthony smiled. "Once we get this settled, I'll take you to the cafeteria. It is near the time for lunch so we better get there before the sailors rush in. It would be advisable to tell me of any allergies any of you may have. Now; tell me your names, please."

"I'm Raul Soares."

"I'm Catalina Soares. This little one here is name Mariana. She's three and still fairly shy."

"Catalina....Raul...and Mariana." Anthony uttered as he wrote down their names onto a piece of paper before turning his attention to them. "If I may ask, why were you three on that ship earlier today?"

Anthony stood from his seat and beckoned them to follow him as they walked together to the cafeteria; just beating the rush of sailors who ran into the cafeteria to get their food. Anthony led Catalina and her family to one of the tables. "I will eat my lunch with you three; I'd take you to the Officers' Cafeteria but its being renovated."

Pointing to the cafeteria workers, Anthony smiled. "You can get some delicious food from them. We always serve good food to our sailors and we'll do the same for you. After lunch, I'll show you around."

"Catalina....Raul...and Mariana." Anthony uttered as he wrote down their names onto a piece of paper before turning his attention to them. "If I may ask, why were you three on that ship earlier today?"

Anthony stood from his seat and beckoned them to follow him as they walked together to the cafeteria; just beating the rush of sailors who ran into the cafeteria to get their food. Anthony led Catalina and her family to one of the tables. "I will eat my lunch with you three; I'd take you to the Officers' Cafeteria but its being renovated."

Pointing to the cafeteria workers, Anthony smiled. "You can get some delicious food from them. We always serve good food to our sailors and we'll do the same for you. After lunch, I'll show you around."

"Thank you, we appreciate it." Catalina said. "As for why were on a boat, well we're sailing. We're on a long trip around the globe."

"Thank you, we appreciate it." Catalina said. "As for why were on a boat, well we're sailing. We're on a long trip around the globe."

"A long trip around the globe? That is interesting. Well, you can stay here until you are ready to set sail again."

"A long trip around the globe? That is interesting. Well, you can stay here until you are ready to set sail again."

"Thank you so much. Uhh by chance do you have internet access here? We intend to start a blog to gain support for our trip."

"Thank you so much. Uhh by chance do you have internet access here? We intend to start a blog to gain support for our trip."

"I believe we do have internet access here; I even have my own laptop here, I use it instead of your traditional computer. You can start your blog after lunch."

"I believe we do have internet access here; I even have my own laptop here, I use it instead of your traditional computer. You can start your blog after lunch."

"Again, thank you. You hungry sweetheart?"

"Yes mama."

"Let's get you something to eat then."

"Again, thank you. You hungry sweetheart?"

"Yes mama."

"Let's get you something to eat then."

"The cafeteria workers will serve you your food; they should have some for you."

"The cafeteria workers will serve you your food; they should have some for you."

"Will you show us the way?" They were lead and sat down each with their own plates of food.

"How do you like your food, Catalina? Do you like it, Raul? Mariana?"

"It tastes wonderful, thank you so much for your hospitality."

"You are welcome; I think that you can use an internet cafe in the city to create your blog."

"That will be perfect thank you. Do you know of any places we could stay for the night? And we'll be needing supplies."

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