Chapter One. I realize that there aren't to many stories about the Marines since not to many people like them especially after what happened to Ace so I decided to make one to see the Marines from another view. My spelling check is messed up so there might to a bit to many grammar mistakes. Enjoy!

I will be accepting characters I don't know yet, so if you have one just post it and I'll considered if I want to take some. The forum for OC's is on the bottom of the chapter. Pirate or Marines you can decide.

Blood stained the sandy shores of the once peaceful island as the lives of men were being torn from them by the cold blades and merciless bullets of the enemy. The once peacefully blue sea turned a dark gray as the waves violently crashed against the shore line the incoming waves turning a crimson red as lifeless bodies of both Marines and Pirates slowly begun to get pulled out to sea. Yet, as the lifeless bodies littered the ground many of the beach the still living fought bravely against their determined foe. The local port city was filled with fleeing civilians as Marines desperately struggled to evacuate them but quickly gave up as they joined in on the fight in a desperate attempt to fend off the invading pirates.

"You Marines are like cattle following orders without question and you're foolish for doing so! This is what happens when you try being a good little soldier!" A Pirate roared loudly as he embraced the cold rain that showered down upon him soaking his clothes and washing off the blood that stained his peach colored skin. Firing off a shot from his flintlock pistol the pirate laughed widely as rain made contact with the hot gun barrel creating steam that hit his face making his eyes widen with rage as a lone Marine charged at him. The two opponents locked blades their eyes filled with rage as they both were determined to end the other's life.

Rain ran off the roof tops above raining down upon the small alley way between the local general store which had been easily raided by the pirates and the local tavern which was once filled with the drunken spirits of the locals along with passing by travelers and merchants. Now, the tavern was filled with several bodies who were laying face down within the entrance their bodies filled with led and their clothes stained with gun powder. Within the once cheerful tavern was puddles of blood as wounded pirates and marines were laying only a few feet from each other slowly passing on to the other life together.

"Just keep hiding kid and you'll be fine, I promise you" The Marine explained as the man had to be no older then twenty two years old and his uniform was stained with the blood of his fallen comrade; and his enemies that fell prey to his sword. The man was bent down on one knee his dark blue eyes were weak as he struggle to hold back tears that were slowly forming within the corner of his eyes, standing before him was a young face boy no older then eight years old. The boy had light brown eyes that were filled with fear, his short chocolate brown hair was soaking wet from the rain, and his skin had a light tan to it. The boy was shaking uncontrollably as he watched the Marine bravely standing before him as only a few minutes ago he had rescued the boy from being kill in the brawl that occurred within the tavern.

"Where did everyone go?" The boy whispered lowly as he struggled to stay standing but finally his weakened legs gave him and the boy dropped to his knees.

"They're being evacuated right now, kid. Everything is going to be alright you can tr-" The Marine started to comfort the boy but he suddenly ended his sentence short as he spun around to come face to face with three pirates. The pirates' clothes were soaked from the rain and they all expressed faces of rage along with pleasure from their recent kills, their sabers dripping with fresh blood and his knuckles bruised.

"Stand back, kid" The Marine muttered lowly as he slowly rose to his feet gently tipping his hat downwards allowing the rain to drip off the edge and stay out of his face. The boy quickly crawled over the lone Marine his hands grappling around the Marine's leg in a desperate attempt to keep close with him as he feared being alone in such a horrific battle. The Marine simply craned his neck around to face the small boy and giving him a devilish grin he patted the boy on the head.

"Let me just take care of these three and then I'll get you out of here" The Marine stated proudly as the boy watched in awe at the bravery the young soldier was showing and slowly releasing the Marine's leg the boy sat back to avoid being in danger.

"Die you pig!" The Pirates roared angrily as they rushed at the single Marine their blades held high over their heads as they watched with amusement. Leaning forward the Marine charged forward by himself roaring loudly in a desperate attempt to scare the three Pirates, but he knew better that they wouldn't give up a fight in whcih they had the favor in.

Not allowing the three pirates to get any closer the Marine quickly reached down with his left hand at the ground towards the body of one of his fallen comrades and shocking the three pirates he whipped out the fallen Marine's flintlock pistol. The three pirates quickly struggled to stop themselves from running into the Marine's range but it was hopeless. The Marine simply grinned upon sight of the three pirate's fear filled eyes as within this single moment their lives were in the hands of this strangers, the three men waited to see which one would fall prey to the Marine's gun.

"This is for him" The Marine muttered angrily as his eyes darted back to the dead Marine he had gained the weapon from and squeezing back the metallic trigger the Marine prayed lowly that the gun powder hadn't became to damp to be used. Aiming down the worn out iron sights the Marine pulled back the trigger. His arm muscles tensing up as he did so.

The young boy watched as the bullet cut through the alley way the steam emitting from the barrel slowly released into the air and before the boy could even blink the middle pirate was thrown backwards. Blood gush from his chest as the bullet buried deep into his torso and smashing into the ground with great force the blood dripping from his sides onto the ground.

"You bastard!" The two pirates roared angrily as they rushed at the Marine their eyes blood shot as their goal was to kill the Marine for their fallen crew member. The Marine quickly dropped the smoking pistol and with his saber in hand he rushed forward determined to defend the young boy. The pirates quickly separated one coming at the Marine from his left and the other from his right the two of them determined for blood shed.

"Watch out!" The young boy cried out as he feared for the Marine's safety, but upon his cry to warn his savior he instead made himself a target. With no warning one of the two pirates leaped into action just avoiding the Marine's blade as he slashed at him and with great speed he rushed towards the young boy. The Marine had no time to run after the pirate as he was forced to block the other pirate's sword his heart race increasing as he realized the boy was in danger.

"It's to late for him" The pirate growled angrily as he gripped his hilt tightly trying to overpower the Marine with brute strength, but grinning lowly the Marine used this to his advantage. Pulling his sword back and moving to the side quickly the Marine watched as the pirate's blade smashed into the ground leaving him completely exposed. With his saber aimed downwards the Marine slashed upwards with great force connecting the razor sharp blade with the pirate's exposed neck. The lifeless body of the pirate dropped to the ground and wasting no time the Marine raced after the pirate in hopes he could stop him.

"You're mine, kid!" The pirate roared loudly as the boy quickly stumbled back in fear and closing his eyes preparing for the hit he waited for it, but it never came. The sound of pouring rain roared loudly as the battle was starting to come to an end but the blood shed was far from over. The boy slowly put his hands down from shielding his face and as he slowly opened his eyes he was horrified at what he saw.

The Marine had jumped in front of the attack.

"M-Mister" The boy whimpered lowly as the pirate stood there in shock unable to move and the Marine stood there in pain as the blade was dug deep into his right shoulder. Blood rushed down his body and onto the ground around him as the Marine simply stood there in pain his eyes locked upon the boy as he struggled to grin at the boy.

"You're crazy" The pirate was able to spit out as he prepared to pull the blade from the Marine's shoulder, but before he could the marine threw his bare hand onto the blade. Gripping the blade tightly blood started to drip down his arm as he struggled to keep the in-shock pirate from being able to pull out the sword to do anymore harm.

"You tried attacking a innocent boy... You're just scum" The Marine spat as blood dripped from his moist lips and with one might push he ripped the pirate's blade from his shoulder leaving a gaping wound. Crying out in pain the Marine spun around and giving the pirate no time to recover from what had just happened he shoved the blade directly into the pirate's stomach.

For a brief moment the Marine and the pirate made eye contact as the two stood there both of them dripping with blood. The pirate released a low whimper of pain and the Marine just simple spat a large glob of blood into the pirate's face disgracing him for trying to attack a young boy. Slowly, pulling out the sword from the pirate's stomach the Marine gently pushed over the dying pirate and watched as he dropped to the ground.

"Mister?" The boy whimpered lowly as he watched the marine slowly turn around to face the boy, but dropped to the ground as he did so.

"Mister!" The boy rushed to the Marine's side tears forming up in his eyes as the Marine struggled to lift his face from the puddle of water he had found himself face down in. The boy dropped to his knees as he was at first afraid to touch the in pain Marine but quickly threw his hands around the marine's neck as the soldier of the sea slowly sat up to face the boy.

"You alright, kid?" The Marine asked curiously as he expressed a weak smile on his face.

"Yes... B-but you're hurt really badly because I couldn't fight for myself" The boy cried lowly as he pressed his face against the Marine's chest unable to stop the tears from escaping his eyes.

"I'm hurt because I chose to defend you. I'm a Marine I fight for Justice and I have no regrets, kid" The Marine explained as he released a low cough blood splattering on the ground as he did this.

"Justice..." The boy repeated lowly as he wathced curiously as the Marine took of his hat to show off his soaking wet black spikey hair and grinning at the boy he placed the hat onto his head.

"As men we have the right to follow our own sense of justice kid and today I followed my path... It might of been the end of me but I can truly die proud and happy. I hope you one day kid can say the same" The Marine said lowly as the pain within his voice was obvious and grinning weakly the Marine gave the boy a weak smile.

"What's your name kid?" The Marine asked curiously as the boy seemed a bit nervous about just standing around as his savior was dying in front of him.

"Bryson, Bryson Walker" The boy said lowly.

"Bryson, I can tell you're going to do great things in life. Please don't let me down" The Marine said as with these final words his eyes slowly closed shut as if his eye lids were to heavy to hold up. Dropping to the ground he left Bryson standing there by himself wearing the fallen Marine's hat as the pirates were now being pushed out of the city.

Justice.

Eleven Years Later...

The early morning sun was slowly making its way over the island's hill tops in the distance as the local citizens of the port side city slowly emerged from their homes preparing to start their daily routines. As the market filled up newly arriving merchants began to fill up the empty slots at the port and eager store owners prepared their merchandise in hopes to rip off some of the more foolish merchants. On the opposite side of the port on its own private dock was a large beaten up ship which was obviously owned by pirates due to its; jolly roger which was a skull with a large wave behind it. The locals avoided the ship as if it had a disease on it and peopel watched in horror as they noticed a unfamiliar figure relaxing on the ship, uninvited.

"Nice weather" The nineteen year old boy sighed heavily as he was calmly relaxing in a beach chair on the ship all by himself unbothered by the crew of the ship who were oddly enough in town with no guards on board. The boy's light brown eyes lazily wandered across the baby blue open sky amused by the birds high above him, he had short chocolate brown hair that spiked in the front slightly, and his skin had a light tan to his both natural and from the time he spent outside under the harsh sun. He wore a pair of tan dirt stained boots, he had black field trousers on that were neatly tucked into his boots as they were held up by a grey belt. Draped over his shoulder was a white jacket which was known by many people as the symbol of a Marine Officer, but unlike many he had the sleeves cut off and the jacket ended at his butt.

"Hey, who the hell are you?" A voice called out as the relaxed boy slowly sat up to see two crew members of the pirate ship standing before him. One of them with an arm full of groceries that they had obviously stolen by the full coin bag he still had attached to his belt. The first pirate was a short stocky guy with hands the size cannons balls oddly and the second pirate was a tall skinny man with a large saber attached to hsi belt as he held the groceries under both of his arms.

"Just a guy enjoying the view you guys on this ship here" The boy sighed heavily as he released a loud yawn and slowly stood up grinning upon sight of the crowed he had gained gathered around the ship to see what the "dangerous" pirates would do with the unwanted trespasser.

"Talk or we'll gut you like a fish" The taller pirate barked angrily as he dropped the groceries and threw both his hands upon the metallic hilt of his sword growling angrily at the intruder.

"Look what you did you dropped those groceries you two paid so much for" The boy stated lwoly as he could tell the two hot headed pirates were getting mad and with this he decided to tell them who he was.

"Names Bryson, Bryson Walker!" The boy called out as he casually walked over to the back of the beach chair and slipping his arms through his sleeveless jacket grinning as he reached behind it. Pulling out a pair of gun glasses he casually placed them upon his face and finally he pulled out a hat with the words Marines labeled upon it. The hat was older then most and it obviously had some sort of value to Bryson. Sighing lowly Bryson place dit upon his head grinning as he did this.

"Commander. Bryson Walker! I'm here to take in your crew!" Bryson roared loudly as he pulled out two red wooden tonfas and with amazing skill he begun to spin them rapidly grinning as he stood spinning. Tensing up he entered a horse stance and released a loud war cry as the two pirates nervously shared a look with each other.

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