I finally worked on a chapter to make this story progress. It's quite short, but I intended to make shorter chapter so I could post more often.

Anyway, I hope you'll enjoy!

Lloyd the Pirate

Chapter 3

As the sun was starting to set, Lloyd finally put a foot on the shore of the Cadrion island. Lloyd knew from an ancient visit as a Marine that this island had only a small village on it. The village was on the other side of the island, leaving him in peace for now. The senseless murders of innocents could wait for a little longer.

He grabbed the still unconscious runt by the collar and threw her on the shore. She will certainly make her way to the village and start spreading the word. He started to walk on the shore, hand is back as he hummed to himself. Everything went unexpectedly well. Those ten years lost with the Marine were not entirely pointless.

Suddenly, he started to laugh dementedly. He could not stop himself as he was overly happy with the situation. Him, Lloyd Zephian, will become the strongest pirate in history. Nothing could stop him since he acquired such an overwhelming power. Then, when is plan will be complete, the world will live in an absolute chaos. It will be truly marvellous.

He turned toward the sea, the breeze making his officer coat snap, and looked at the water that was turning golden under the twilight. As he was staring at the infinite rolling water, his attention felt on a small black dot that was strolling between the wave. He was curious, but he could not see what it was.

He decided to went back to his raft so he could investigate it. As he made his way back, he saw that the idiot girl had disappeared. Good, the sooner the better. He turned back to see what has happened to the dot. He was quite surprised to see that the dot had faded and was now on the shore.

The unknown object was in fact a raft and a particular one nevertheless. It was pitch black, shaped like a coffin and had a single seat shaped like a crucifix. Still, Lloyd couldn't care less about the raft. He was more worried about the man that was walking toward him. Those black and red clothes, this hat and the huge bastard sword in his back. No doubt about it, it was Dracule Mihawk.

The whole Marine world was throw in commotion when they heard that the infamous pirate, whose bounty stood at 600 000 berrys, had rejoined the Shichibukai. Lloyd had laughed so hard when he heard that the Hawk-Eyes had become a lapdog for the World Government. This powerful pirate had enter the side of the order when he was projecting to leave it. It was like a sign telling him that a room was free for him to take.

That man was now facing him and there was now way it was a mere coincidence. His place was on the Grand Line and not in some little islands lost in the middle of West Blue. His intention where also quite clear enough when he raised his head, revealing his face that was hidden by his wide-brimmed hat. Those odd yellow eyes made him feel uneasy as they were filled with murderous intents.

Lloyd immediately pulled out Yoru. Mihawk made a little grin and said: «This might be interesting. The World's Greatest Swordsman against the world's strongest sword.» They didn't need to say anything more and they charged toward each other. Mihawk had a huge sword near the size of Yoru, but it was a lot larger and thick.

Their amazing speed made them collapse in the blink of an eye and the power of the impact made rise the sands around them. Lloyd was astonished by Mihawk strength as he was only holding his blade with one hand while Lloyd was pushing Yoru with both of his hand. They stayed like that for some time, their sword stock together, before they jumped back at the same time. Even so, Lloyd didn't felt threatened and was keeping his carefree smile.

They rushed again and the sound of clashing swords could be heard all over the beach. Lloyd was not accustomed to using a big sword and Mihawk speed was just unbelievable. After another in extremis block, Lloyd threw Yoru in the air and made it stand here with his power. Then, he unsheathed his good old rapier and they crossed steel at an inhuman speed.

Lloyd couldn't hope to hurt Mihawk with such a weapon. However, since he didn't need to swing an incredibly heavy plate of metal, he was able to get an opening. Lloyd didn't try to attack him with a mere rapier, he could feel in the air the strong pressure of Haki. Mihawk must have a shied of Busoshoku Haki strong enough to make his rapier break if he tried to hit him with this weapon.

So, when Lloyd saw his opening, he brought back Yoru to his hand and tried to slash Mihawk. When he was about to touch him, Mihawk disappeared and he could be seen many steps farther. Lloyd made Yoru lift once again beside him and he was thinking of a way to defeat the Hawk-Eyes. The two man weren't moving and was awaiting for the other to make the first move.

Lloyd finally came up with something. With his ability, he threw Yoru toward Mihawk. He easily evaded it, but Lloyd made it came back and made it spin at the same time. Mihawk jumped out of the way and was awaiting for the next assault as Lloyd kept the sword spinning. He sent it once more toward Mihawk, but this time he didn't dodge it. He waited patiently before, with a swift motion, catching the long handle of Yoru.

The World's Strongest Swordsman said as he putted the black edge blade on his shoulder: «You are not worthy of this sword. I'll show you how to handle properly this weapon.» He made it crash on the ground and a huge green slash made his way toward Lloyd. He jumped to his left in order to avoid it and the hanging right sleeve of his officer coat was ripped by the shockwave.

Lloyd looked back at the Hawk-Eyes, his carefree smile finally vanishing. He was facing a powerful and dangerous enemy. Even so, it wasn't fear that he felt. He was sure he could still win. This sword wasn't his only weapon and he was powerful enough to overcame this situation.

That's all for today. Please don't be mad for the cliffhanger. ;P

As always, PLEASE REVIEW! I know that there's a bunch of people who read my story, so I'll would like to have your opinion so far. Or else... Lloyd will murderer you in you sleep.
Lloyd: «Please, I don't murder people... I have sharp object to do that for me! (Sinister chuckle)