Gerik stood on the railing at the helm of the ship. He was grinning like a madman as waves crashed upon the ship, spraying Gerik with foam and salt-water. The blackened sky roared in fury, lightning crackling along the length of the sky. The rain pelted down upon the ship, the wind whipping it into Gerik's face. Gerik laughed as lightning arced once more accross the sky, causing another boom of thunder. The waves rolled and tossed the ship perilously, nearly threatening to flip it, yet Gerik had no fear. He knew Poseidon protected him, and the ship, from the force of the storm. Gerik extended his arms with another laugh as the wind howled around him, driving the rain with stinging force.<br/>This went on for hours before the sky's fury finally ebbed. Gerik stepped down from the railing, still grinning. He always loved seeing the sea combat the sky, seeing which one could show more ferocity. Now he walked back to join his fellows who hid below the deck, trying to gain a few hours of sleep while they could. Gerik recieved a few stares as he descended the steps into the hold where he and his fellows bunked. They always thought him a madman when he opted to stand on the railing of the ship during massive storms, and today was no different.<br/>Ignoring the stares, Gerik went straight to his cot and lay down, content. As he quickly slipped into the sweet embrace of the dream world he was visited by Poseidon. After the dream Gerik sat up with a start.<br/>"Redwood Forest? I shall do as I am commanded," the last was meant for his deity.<br/>Gerik stood, noticing that he had been asleep for hours, elbiet it had only felt like minutes. He moved silently up onto the deck, making for the captain. As he walked he mulled over the dream.<br/>'Control the sea? Tis a glorious gift, one I am not sure I deserve. However, it is a gift none the less. Now...how do I use it?' he contemplated.<br/>He made his way to the captain at the wheel of the ship. Once there he informed the captain that he needed to get to Redwood Forest in California. Gerik explained he had been visited by Poseidon, and that this was urgent, needing the utmost of haste. THe captain stared at Gerik for minutes, simply looking into his eyes.<br/>"Aye then, I believe ye' lad. To Redwood we go," the captain finally nodded.<br/>"Thank you captain," Gerik beemed happily, glad his captain trusted him so.<br/>The Sea's Wrath changed course immediately, now heading for California with all the haste the men could muster.<br/>