Hey sorry I haven't updated in a while! I had some injuries that caused me to have trouble writing...I've been wanting to work on this for the longest time though!
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~Panic in the Groves~
Silk smiled as she finally made it back to the Seraphim ship without any further problems. The dark brown ship was small and sleek, built for speed more than endurance. Along the sides the molding was styled in the shape of wings, and the figure head was a beautiful woman, almost like an angel.
"Welcome back," an older female voice hailed as Silk walked onto the deck.
Silk looked over the deck and found Bonney, the one person left to guard the ship, flipping through the paper. Silk nodded, in greeting before heading towards the kitchen, leaving Bonney to read the paper, a transponder snail sitting next to the woman on the barrel.
Bonney shifted, her sharply cut pinkish-white hair braided into pigtails bouncing slightly as she crossed her baggy shorts-covered legs, as she turned the page of the paper. She slightly adjusted the sleeves that hung off her upper arms of her low-cut, zebra-patterned blouse. She barely said anything to Silk as she flipped through the paper some more, her eyes straying to the snail next to her is disdain.
"Anything new in the paper?" Silk called from the kitchen.
Bonney glanced back at the paper. "Only what we've seen so far...but this article on Ace has me worried."
"Ace-sama?" Silk asked coming to the door of the kitchen.
Bonney nodded. "It looks like they're talking about an execution...but that can't be right..."
"An execution? Of who?"
Bonney frowned. "I think it means Ace..."
The two women remained silent after that, their faces losing their smiles as Bonney spoke. Bonney's glance turned to the snail again. Sabo had taken a copy of the paper with him-he would have contacted them by now if they needed to set sail. Almost as if it read their thoughts, the snail began making its ringing sound.
Bonney quickly picked up the handheld and heard it click before speaking into it, hearing noise in the background. She frowned, noting that it sounded like panicked cries-had something happened? More importantly were the kids alright?
"Bonney?" Sabo's voice came from the snail.
"Yeah?"
Sabo seemed to sigh in relief, "I'm sending the kids back to the ship, I have to go to the auction house."
"I thought Ann was doing that?" Bonney asked before pausing to take in the first thing he said, "Wait what do you mean you're sending the kids back! You're not letting them come back here without an adult are you?"
Sabo chuckled slightly. "Of course not, I passed them off to Maccus. Look just get the ship ready to sail when they get back. Is Silk back yet?"
Bonney glanced at the blonde girl for a second. "Yeah."
"Good. Get the ship ready to sail and as soon as Maccus and the kids are back set sail. Leave me a small boat, just in case," Sabo ordered.
"What about Ann?" Bonney asked, growing worried.
"Balloon will get her once we're out of danger." Bonney nodded, remembering Ann's bird that had been off flying above the trees all day.
"Captain?" Bonney asked, worry in her voice.
Sabo was quiet for a moment. "Don't worry, everything will be okay. Just do as I say."
"Where do we sail too?"
"The revolutionary base, as fast as you can, and stay there till I return."
Bonney nodded. "Will do captain."
Before any more could be said, Sabo ended the call, which filled Bonney with dread. Something was happening on Sabaody, and it wasn't anything good. She and Silk quickly went into action, preparing the ship to leave.
~Sabaody~
Maccus ran through the streets, the girls running behind him as he carried the youngest crewmate in his arms. The nine-year old boy wrapped his arms tightly around Maccus' neck as his guardian carried him through the crowds, his short brown hair hidden by his red and blue striped bandanna. He watched his sisters and Apis over his adopted father's shoulders.
His elder sister, Amanda, a girl of about fifteen, followed after them, her dark pinkish hair tied into pigtails, that flowed behind her. Her hand was holding their eleven-year old sister's tightly as they followed after Maccus. Milia's short, orange pink hair blew back as she was pulled by her sister. She was careful of the log pose on her wrist as they ran.
"Maccus! What's going on?" Amanda shouted at the tall man.
Maccus didn't look back at the girl. "Marines are coming. We have to get away from here and fast!"
"What about Sabo?" Milia asked in worry.
"He's gone to get Ann, he'll join us later," Maccus assured the girl.
Apis glanced around them as people panicked. What had happened to cause such a frenzy? A blast from nearby jolted them and Maccus moved them further from where the blast had come from, not wanting to meet the person who caused it. Ryuta squawked in irritation on Apis' shoulder as she picked up speed.
They made their way quickly through the large tree and roots towards their ship. Ignoring the fighting that was happening all around them. They all cried out in relief as their ship came into view.
~Road to Grove 1~
Sabo ran quickly towards the auction house, worry urging him faster. Ann was by herself, surrounded by marines, and the Celestial Dragons. Why did he let her go by herself? He should have been the one to go. On a more pressing note, why the hell had Luffy attacked a Celestial Dragon? He didn't need more shit to deal with. Once he got Luffy out, safe and sound, he was going to smack the boy. Then they would go and get their idiotic older brother, and he'd smack Ace.
Sabo gritted his teeth as he skidded to a halt on the bridge, seeing the large group of marines clustered around the auction house. There was no way he could just fight his way through all of them, not if he intended to fight his way off Sabaody later. Sabo sighed. He'd have to try, as getting to his crewmate and his brother were his biggest concerns at the moment.
As he began walking towards the group of marines three figures appeared in the doorway of the auction house. Sabo resisted the urge to laugh as he recognized Luffy, though he groaned as he also recognized Trafalgar Law and Eustass Kidd. Those two had been in the auction house as well? Ann was going to kill him for making her be near such dangerous people, plus probably whatever Luffy had done inside.
~Auction House~
Ann sat in disbelief as Luffy and his crew acted completely non-chalant about attacking a World Noble. The area became crazier as they attacked Saint Roswald, and as the guard began to fight the pirates, the civilians beginning to flee the scene. Now everyone in Sabaody would know what happened.
"At least this can't get any worse..." Ann muttered.
Just as she finished speaking something hit the ceiling from above, causing it to cave in. Ann watched in horror as two more members of the straw-hat crew landed and began fighting. Horror grew to despair as the third person dropping in landed right on Saint Roswald. Ann wasn't really paying attention to Luffy's crew now, as she heard Luffy say something about the navy coming.
"The navy's already here, straw hat," the pirate next to Ann spoke up, watching Luffy in interest.
Luffy turned to them. "Who're you? And what's that bear?"
Ann stared at the completely unworried idiot in front of her as Law continued, "The navy was here before the auction started and were surrounding this hall the entire time."
"What? Really?" Luffy cried, looking slightly alarmed now.
Law smirked. "Headquarters has a station post here on the archipelago. I don't know who they wanted to catch, but they probably never imagined that the Celestial Dragons would get beaten."
"You must be Trafalgar Law. Luffy he's a pirate," Nico Robin spoke from next to Luffy, drawing Ann's eyes to the one person the Revolutionary army desired to join them.
Ann tuned the rest out as she tried to figure out a way to escape, before shouting caught everyone's attention. She turned to see the third Celestial Dragon aiming a gun at the mermaid, the straw-hats worrying about her. Not a moment later before she could fire the woman collapsed, and a giant tore through the backdrop.
In front of him was an elderly gentleman, who seemed only interested in finishing his flask. He seemed unconcerned as he took in the scene, and everyone only stared at him. He seemed to perk up as he saw the fish-man calling him by name, before glancing at the mermaid, understanding the situation. Ann caught the fish-man calling him Rayleigh-that sounded familiar.
"I see. You seem to have gone through a lot, Hachi. So you're the ones who helped him," He looked over the straw-hats, "Now then..."
The old man's eyes seemed to sharpen and Ann felt a blast go through the air, feeling a pressure in her head. She staggered and fought against the overpowering will of the old man. She grit her teeth as people dropped around her, steadying herself using the chairs. Soon enough the man stopped using the haki, and Ann sighed, she was suddenly thankful for the revolution training them in how to withstand haki.
Ann could only watch the rest of the events, not quiet grasping what was happening, her head still spinning. She watched as the man freed the mermaid and the other slaves ran for it. Rayleigh turned and looked at the pirates around Ann in interest.
"Sorry, boys. You're just pirates here for the show," He gazed over all of them in the back, including Ann, "Seeing how you withstood that, you're all quite strong."
"I didn't think I'd see such a big name in a place like this," Law commented, not looking the least bit affected.
Kidd smirked, "Dark King, Silvers Rayleigh! What's a living legend doing here?"
Ann froze as she heard Kidd say the man's full name, suddenly recognizing the man. What was the first-mate of Gol D. Roger doing in Sabaody, let alone at an auction house? Before she could comprehend the situation the marines outside called for the release of the Celestial Dragons, catching everyone's attention.
Ann could only stare as Kidd began making his way out, saying something about taking care of the mess for Law and Luffy. Ann face-palmed, as she saw the two black haired pirates follow the red-head in annoyance. This was why she hated guys at times, they were all stubborn.
"Will you be able to escape on your own?" Rayleigh asked from behind Ann.
Ann turned to him in surprise before nodding nervously, "If the way is cleared I can slip away. And knowing Him, my captain is probably on his way here now."
"Why are you in such a place?" Rayleigh asked, letting Ann know he knew what group she was with.
"It's a job. I didn't expect it to get this hectic," Ann replied in annoyance.
Rayleigh chuckled, "That's what it means to get involved with a D."
Ann could only watch as the man made his way to the entrance with the straw-hats following. Ann went after them, keeping her eyes out for any attackers. She had to get to Sabo fast, or there might be trouble. She couldn't expect the other pirates to protect her.
~End ch. 3~
I hope you all enjoyed the chapter! Again so sorry it took a while! I had decided to try and slice my finger off at work on accident and had stitches for a week and then it was still hurting, and I'm a klutz so typing got hard because I kept using my injured finger to type...It's mostly healed now though!
SBS Corner:
1. Where are the members of the Seraphim Pirates from?
A. Bonney - Second TV Special
B. Amanda - Second TV Special
C. Milia - Second TV Special
D. Holy - Second TV Special
2. Bonney's Character Biography
Age - 31
Position on Crew - Treasurer
Treasure - The kids
Dream - Getting enough money to live a relaxing life
Smells like - Perfume
Favorite type of Island - Fall
Favorite Season - Spring
Favorite Food - Italian
As A Family - Mother
Bathing - Every other day
Sea of Origin - Grand Line
Least Favorite Food - Plain dishes
3. Amada's Character Biography
Age - 15
Position on Crew - Archeologist in-training.
Treasure - The map on her back, the pearl necklace she has, her siblings
Dream - Having a grand adventure, being with her family
Smells like - Books, salt, paint
Favorite type of Island - Winter
Favorite Season - Summer
Favorite Food - Seafood
As A Family - 4th Daughter
Bathing - Every other day
Sea of Origin - Grand Line
Least Favorite Food - Clams
4. Milia's character biography:
Age - 11
Position on Crew - Navigator
Treasure - The eternal pose her father gave her, a pearl necklace, her siblings
Dream - Becoming a good navigator
Smells like - Books, Ink, Salt
Favorite type of Island - Spring
Favorite Season - Winter
Favorite Food - Bread
As A Family - 6th Daughter
Bathing - Every other day
Sea of Origin - Grand Line
Least Favorite Food - Clams
5. Holy's Character Biography:
Age - 9
Position on Crew - Sharpshooter in-training
Treasure - the gift from his dad, a pearl necklace, his siblings
Dream - becoming a sharpshooter
Smells like - Salt, powder, candy
Favorite type of Island - Summer
Favorite Season - Summer
Favorite Food - Sweets
As A Family - 3rd son
Bathing - once a week
Sea of Origin - Grand Line
Least Favorite Food - Clams, vegetables
6. Character differences from their original appearances
Bonney, Amanda, Milia, and Holy along with Maccus never joined a crew at the end of the second TV special, Bonney and Maccus adopting the three siblings. In this I had them join for the fact that Amanda at the end of the episode realized how much fun adventuring was and wanted to keep their dad's spirit alive, also they have some talents needed for sailing, so why waste it?
Again like Maccus and Apis, their ages and appearances have been slightly altered so that they were about the same age in the anime when they met Sabo rather than Luffy, so they're older now than they were upon appearing in the anime.
They're also the final members of the Seraphim Pirates at the moment. More will join later on similar to the new members of the Straw-hats later on.
End of the SBS Corner!
Well that's all I have for the SBS corner, no reviewer's corner this time.
I'll leave you all with a few simple questions though!
Why do you think Sabo's crew is called the Seraphim Pirates?
Who do you think would be good to join the Straw-hat crew?
Well till next time!