Drago Cresta: Hello everyone. I apologize for the late updated more details will be left at the end of the chapter.

D.C.: Okay where is everyone. (looks around)

Coby: I… I think I'm… the only one here. Drago-san.

D.C.: Good you're here Coby, but what about the rest?

Coby: They said they had… other things to do.

D.C.: Okay? Oh well then. Now to the reader that left reviews thank you, and I hope that I will meet up to everyone's expectations. So then Coby please do us the honors.

Coby: Drago Cresta does not own one piece. Please enjoy and review.

With everyone else in the Brake Room

Zoro: So there is a script to what we're suppose to say during these opening and closing notes.

Ace: I think it's more of a guide line for us to follow at our own accord.

Nami: Yeah. I can't see Luffy or Usopp following any of this.

Sanji: (looking pissed off) Yeah and I apparently don't have any more lines until the Baratie Arc.

Luffy and Usopp: (come running into the brake room) Guys Drago let Coby do the Disclaimer!

Everyone: NANI!

Chapter 3: First Mate Zoro, Marine Coby, and Navigator Nami

Fox, Makino and Coby could see Shells Town from their boat as they approached. Coby was shaking in a nervous wreck and could not hold his question back.

"Fox-san do you really intend to recruit Roronoa Zoro into your crew?" asked Coby knowing and fearing the answer.

"Hai. Like I told you the last four times, I want Roronoa Zoro for my Nakama." Fox said with a happy smile.

"They say he's a demon in human flesh." said Coby in fear only for Fox to flick him in the forehead. "What was that for?" he asked as he rubbed his forehead.

"What was it I told you to do for me? The world is not black and white as you think. I will reserve my opinion until I meet him myself because not all rumors are true." said a smirking Fox.

"Hai." answered a sadden Coby.

"Don't ponder on it to long Coby. Obasan how much did you pilfer of Alvida's crew?" asked Fox.

"Around 50,000 Beri adding it to what we have already have brings us to a total of 589,000 Beri." answered splitting the money into half putting them into two satchels and handing one of them to Fox.

"Alright let's find our new Nakama!" said an exited Fox as he slung the satchel over his shoulder as Coby tied up the Ship.

As Fox, Makino and Coby walked through the markets of Shells Town. Coby was thinking of what Fox said while walking with his head down.

"Coby I told you don't ponder on it too much. We'll see how he is when we meet him." said Fox as he stopped in front of a fruit vendor. Grabbing a pear he took a bit out of it he reached into his satchel and tossed a five Bari coin to the vendor. He looked to the center of the Island at the Marine Base. "Well there's the Marine base. Zoro must be there." He said casulaly causing the fruit vendor and everyone around them to back away from them in fear.

"It looks like Zoro's name is taboo." Coby whispered to Fox at the reactions of the people around them.

Fox brushed it off and began to walk toward the Marine base. "Well since we are here how about we go and get you into the Marines." He said in a casual tone.

"I'm now sure if I'm ready yet. Besides I heard that this base is under the command of Captain Morgan." said a nervous Coby only for the people around them to react the same way they did when Zoro was mentioned.

"Now that's odd!" said a curious Makino.

Coby looked around at the reactions of the people. "Okay I can understand them reacting at Zoro's name, but a Marine Captain's name alone get the same reaction."

"Remember what I said Coby." said a calm Fox. Though he did not like the reaction at all he had to keep calm, less he jump the gun and cause his friend to give up his dream.

When they arrived at the base the front gates were closed and sealed shut.

"Looks like there not letting anyone leave or come in for that matter." said Fox as he looked around for another means in.

"Well looks like this is where we part ways, even though we haven't…" was all Coby could say as he noticed nether pirate was next to him. He then began to search the area to find them. Immediately though he found them to his dismay, Fox was on the top of the wall with only his arms holding his head above the liege to look into the execution field. Makino was actually sitting on top of the liege, one leg neatly on top of the other in a lady like fashion, and over the other side of the wall.

"Ahh! What are you two doing up there get down before you get shot, or worse get arrested!" Coby half yelled half whispered in a panic. (A.N. kudos to those who catch to joke here)

Fox looked down to Coby and raised an eye brow at the statement, but brushed it away immediately. "Coby I think I can see him, he's tied to a cross in the yard." He said gesturing Coby to come up and see.

Coby climbed up to meet Fox and positioned himself in the same manner as Fox. "I doubt it is him he most likely in a cell deep inside…" was all he could say as he saw the man known as Pirate Hunter Zoro.

"That bandana… The haramaki… It is Roronoa Zoro." thought a stunned Coby.

"Wonder if I untied him he'd be grateful enough to Join and be my Nakama." said Fox to himself more then to anyone else.

"Don't say such things. What if he decides to attack you instead." said a panicked Coby.

"Hey you guys. You're bothering me… Get lost." said Zoro as he looked up to the three.

"I think we should leave there's no way you're going to get him as you Nakama." said a panicked Coby as he scooted over to Fox.

Suddenly the top of a ladder appeared where Coby had last been. A little girl came up and looked to the three and shushed them. The girl then dropped a rope to get down into the yard and went up to Zoro.

"Ahh! Fox-san, stop her she'll be kill…" was all Coby could say as Fox flicked him again.

"What?" asked Zoro in a flat tone when the girl stopped in front of him

"I thought you be hungry so I made you some Onigiri." said the smiling girl as she began to unwrap the small package she carried.

"You're going to get killed, shorty. Go away." said a calm Zoro.

"You haven't eaten yet though. Here! This is my first time making it, I did my best and made it with all my heart." said the happy girl.

"I'm not hungry! You're getting annoying, so hurry up and go home!" said Zoro only slightly raising his voice.

"But…" the girl said with a sad and confused tone.

"I don't want any. Don't make me hurt you!" answered Zoro.

The gates of the execution field opened as three men came into the yard. "You shouldn't be bulling kids." said a man in a purple suit who was followed by two Marines. "Looks like you're still energetic Roronoa Zoro." said the man as he approached Zoro and the girl.

"Well this is interesting." said Fox as he studied the men who came into the yard.

"Thank goodness, Marines the girl should be safe now." said Coby with a sigh of relief.

The man and Marine guards were now next to Zoro and the girl. "Oh Onigiri that looks good." said the man as he reached for one and ate it in two bites. "Yuck! This is full of sugar; you're supposed put salt in onigiri! Salt you stupid girl!" roared the man to the girl.

"I thought they would taste better sweet." said the girl as she stared at the man as he swiped the last onigiri and began to stomp on it. "Stop! Stop!" cried the girl as she kneels down to try and stop the man. "I tried my best and put all my heart into them." said the heartbroken girl.

"How despicable." said Makino in a flat tone reaching for her rifle.

"Don't interfere Obasan I want to see how this end. If it looks like the girl will be harmed I'll step in, just cover the flank." said Fox with a stoic tone, and narrowed eyes.

"Didn't you read the resent posters; anyone who helps this criminal is to be executed by order of Captain Morgan. You do know who my father is." said the man with and arrogant tone.

"He's Cpt. Morgan's son." stated a shocked Coby.

"Hold fire Obasan. We need more information before we pick a fight with Morgan." ordered Fox with a calculated stare.

"Marine since she is just a little girl we'll let her off with a warning. Throw her out." said the man.

"But Helmeppo sir she a little girl." said the Marine.

"Did you forget who my father is? Now throw her out!" yelled the now named man Helmeppo.

The marine approached the girl and crouched down to her height grabbing her. "I'm sorry for this. Just tuck into a ball so you don't get hurt as much." He whispered to the girl as he tossed her over the wall.

Makino and Fox had heard what the man said now knew something was going on now in this base. Reacting quickly as the girl sail over Makino she jump and caught the girl mid air causing Makino to back flip from the catch. She rights herself so she could land square on her feet while sliding back.

Coby and Fox were quick to get down and check on the two, but just before Fox got down he saw the marine that threw the girl have the look of relief at Makino's intervention.

"Makino-san, are you two okay?" Coby said in a frenzy coming over and checking them both.

Makino nodded as the girl thanked her she looked to wear Fox was and gave him a nod as well. Fox with a nod turned and went over the wall.

TMTBTF Before Fox Climbed Over the Wall TMTBTF

"You shit! She was just a little girl!" roared Zoro.

"She lucky she was and was saved by your watchers otherwise I would have shot her myself. Anyways you have more important matter to worry about like staying alive." said Helmeppo in an arrogant tone.

"Ten more days the month is up and I go free." said Zoro staring daggers at Helmeppo.

"Until then stay lively." Helmeppo laughed as he and the Marines left.

Zoro put his head down and was going to sleep until he heard footsteps approach.

"Shishishi! You're quite the stubborn one, aren't you." said a smiling Fox as Zoro looked at him.

"You're still here. Didn't I tell you to get lost!" said Zoro in a flat tone.

Fox continued as if Zoro had not said anything. "I would have escaped in three days."

"That the difference between you and me! I'll survive and show them all definitely!" said Zoro with absolute confidence.

Fox just smirked at his words and turned to leave until Zoro stopped him. "Wait! Can you give me that?" he asked as he looked to where the Onigiri that was squashed was.

Fox raised an eye brow know what Zoro was asking for and looked down near his feet. "You sure you want this, it more of a dirt ball then anything now?" he asked as he leaned down and examined what used to be an onigiri.

"Shut up and give it to me!" roared an angry Zoro.

Doing as asked Fox tossed the dirt ball into Zoro's open mouth and watch as he chew it and swallow only to cough because of the dirt. "Told you so." said a straight faced Fox.

"Tell her it was delicious and thank you for the meal." said Zoro.

TMTBTF Scene Change TMTBTF

In an ally next to Food Foo Fox had passed Zoro message to the little girl.

"Really!?" she asked Fox.

Fox had sat on top of a barrel Coby sat on top the stairs to the restaurant Makino was leaning on a wall next to Fox and the little girl was standing between them.

"Yup! He ate all of It." answered Fox with a big smile.

"I'm so happy." said the girl.

"Little one what is your name I never got it?" asked Fox with a smile.

"My name is Rika." She said with a smile.

"Is Zoro really a bad guy." said a confused Coby.

"No he's not. Zoro-oniisan got arrested because Helmeppo let his pet wolf run around freely and it try to attack me. Oniisan killed it and Helmeppo tried to attack him. Then oniisan punched Helmeppo and because of that he threatened to have me and my mom executed. Helmeppo then told him if he took our place and survived an entire month then he let him go and leave us alone." said Rika in near tears.

"And from the looks of him Helmeppo often comes around and hit him while he's tied up." said a stoic Fox already knowing the answer he could see how bang up Zoro was for a man was only tied up.

"Yeah he does it's been twenty day since oniisan was first tied up." said a sobbing Rika.

The sound of braking plates came from inside the restaurant making the four go inside.

TMTBTF Inside Food Foo TMTBTF

Helmeppo had knocked over more plates over and put his feet up on the table. "I'm hungry! We're all going to eat for free. Hey hurry up and give me some wine." He said impatiently.

Sitting at a few tables behind Helmeppo was Nami who was appalled at the Marine Captain son's attitude.

"What's taking so long? Hurry up!" he said impatiently. When Rika's mother came over with a glass and a bottle of wine Fox had came in and watch Helmeppo with a straight face. "Oh that's right. Since I'm tired of waiting, I've decided to execute Zoro tomorrow. Look forward to it everyone." said Helmeppo as he laughed.

When Fox heard that he charged at Helmeppo and punched him in the left side of his face. Helmeppo went flying and crashed into the wall near his table. He was going to say something until the sound of cocking guns was heard stopping him as he looked to see Fox had drawn one his pistol and aimed at him. Makino was next to Fox with both of hers drawn and aimed at the two Marines with Helmeppo.

"People like you are scum. Using your status as an excuse to do whatever you want. You are someone I can't stand, but you're not worth me wasting a shot on you." said Fox as he uncocked his pistol, with Makino following soon after.

"My father will hear about this and hell execute you both." said an angry but terrified Helmeppo.

"What's wrong, are you a child that can't do anything himself that you need daddy to do it for you? Maybe you're mentally challenged and can't fight your own fights. Oh that's right you're a spoiled bitch that gets everything you want because you dad is a big shot Marine." said an out raged Fox as he glared at Helmeppo.

Coby had stood in front of Fox to stop him from trying to hit Helmeppo again.

"Shut up! You'll regret this." Helmeppo said as the Marines with him picked him up and ran back to the base.

"I've decided. Zoro will be my Nakama." said Fox as he sat down unknowingly on the seat across from Nami. Fox turned his head to face her and smiked. "Fancy see you again Nami-chan. What brings you to Shells Town, I do hope it is to stalk me for I don't mind having my pocket picked by such a lovely cat burglar." said Fox with a face splitting grin.

Nami was shocked and stunned at his words that she had no idea how to respond while she was blushing almost beat red. At the look of Nami face Fox could not help but to laugh. "I apologize Nami-chan, I all ways wanted to see how someone would react to that line since I learned what a cat burglar was. By the way you face was priceless." Fox said smiling the whole time.

Nami went from bushing in embarrassment to blushing out of anger. "Baka!" she roared as she bonked Fox making him fall to the floor. She just got up huffed at him paid her bill and walked out.

Fox on the other hand was stunned as he just laid there on the floor. "Shit she just used Busoshoku Haki (Armament Haki)." thought Fox as he got up.

TMTBTF Scene Change TMTBTF

Zoro was beginning to doze off as he remembered his childhood. "I made a promise. I can't die here. Not until I meet her at the top." thought Zoro as he dreamed only to be awoken by the sound of footsteps. He had raised his head to see the same teen from before, but even in his current state he could see that something was different with him.

"You again? You have too much free time." said Zoro as he watched Fox closely.

"You know I could untie you, but you have to become one of my Nakama." said a smirking Fox.

"Pirate, knew it when I realized that it was "Sure Shot" Makino with you. I refuse! You want me to be a bad guy? How annoying…" said Zoro with a scuff.

"What wrong with being a pirate?" asked Fox as he raised an eye brow at Zoro.

"Pirate's are scum. Who would want to be one?" said Zoro in a flat tone.

"That coming from the one known as an evil Pirate Hunter…" said a sarcastic Fox.

"I don't care what society says. I've never regretted doing anything. I will survive, and do what I want to do." said a smirking Zoro.

"Is that so…" said Fox as he paused for a moment. "But I've already decided you will be my Nakama." said an equally smirking Fox as he turned to look at the Marine base.

"You can't decide that by yourself." roared Zoro at Fox.

"You use a sword right?" asked Fox.

"Yeah… but the bastard son took them." said a peeved Zoro.

"I'll get it for you." said a smiling Fox.

"Nani?" asked a confused Zoro.

"But if you want to get it back you have to become my Nakama." said Fox he smirked at Zoro.

"That's blackmail!" roared an angry Zoro.

"Shishishi!" laughed Fox as he walked towards the base.

"That guy really thinks he can take a whole base on his own." said Zoro as he watched Fox walked to the base.

Fox stopped as when he reached the wall separating the yard from the base he crouched down and let his legs turn in to water. "Hydro Jet Stream!" bellowed fox as he rocketed up and over the wall.

Zoro stared in surprise at what he just saw. "What… the hell is he?" he said as he continued to stare where Fox was.

TMTBTF Scene Change TMTBTF

On the roof of the tallest building of the base the Marines were raising a large statue of Captain Morgan.

"Hurry up and raise this grand monument to Me." ordered Morgan to his men.

"But father what about the man that punched me in the face. A face that you have not ever punched." asked Helmeppo.

"Do you know why I have never punched you in the face?" asked Morgan to his son.

"Because I'm your…" answered a confused Helmeppo before being punched by his own father and sent into the roof barrier.

"That's right… You're not worth hitting my worthless son." stated Morgan as he stood over his fallen son lifting him up by the collar of his shirt, with the axe that had replaced his right hand. "Know your place. I, your father am a greater man." said Morgan as he just dropped Helmeppo like as sack of rice.

"Earlier there was an intruder in the execution field." said Morgan as he faced his back to his son.

"The runt, I took care of her." he answered quickly.

"You killed her, right?" asked Morgan looking over his shoulder to his son.

"No she's just a little girl…" answered a shocked Helmeppo.

"Rokkaku go into the town find and kill the girl now." order Morgan as he pointed to said man.

"But sir… a little girl, even if it is your orders, Captain." said Rokkaku.

"It doesn't matter if it's a kid or not, anyone who disobeys my orders is a traitor." stated Morgan as he approached Rokkaku.

"But… I can't." replied Rokkaku only for his Captain to slam him in the head with the blunt end of his axe.

"Now listen all of you a title is everything in this world! I am the best Captain is this base, that means I am the greatest person! That is why everything I do is right! Is that correct!" commanded Morgan.

"Hai, that is correct!" answered the Marines hastily.

"I'll take care of the kid latter. Look, it took many months and finally it's done. This is the symbol of my power!" said Morgan as he pointed his axe to the statue of himself. "Now pull it up! Raise it up on the highest point here to show my greatness!" he ordered.

The Marines continued to pull the statue up until a loud sigh was heard causing everyone to look in the direction that it came from.

"So this is Captain Morgan that everyone's afraid of." said Fox as he sat on top of the cannons on the roof. "Man and I thought your son was scum, but apparently you are worse than scum." He said as he stood and stepped off the cannons and walked up to the statue. "This is an eye sore." He stated as drew his sword slashing some of the ropes cutting them causing the statue to fall onto the barrier and snap in half.

The Marines holding the ropes left untouched were trying their best to keep the monument together, only for the remaining ropes to give way and snap. The top half of Morgan's statue fell straight to the ground and shattered to pieces.

"Capture that man, so I can kill him!" Morgan shouted and pointed only to see the teen had disappeared.

Fox then pop up next to Helmeppo with a smile. "There you are. Now you're coming with me you have Zoro's sword and I plan to return it." He said as he dragged Helmeppo by the back of his collar into the base.

"After them, don't let him escape!" ordered Morgan.

"Captain! There is someone in the execution field!" a Marine informed Morgan.

"Nani?" asked Morgan as he looked over the edge and saw someone enter the field. "More traitors just keep appearing." he stated angry and annoyed.

TMTBTF Scene Change TMTBTF

Nami had just drop down from the vents of the base and lean flat against the wall. After a moment she then crouched in front of the door next to her to pick the lock.

"Go! Go! Don't let them escape!" Marines were yelling as they ran by the hall way Nami was in.

Nami in an instant lean back against the wall to avoid being seen by the Marines, only to notice that they didn't even look down the hall way she was in. "There is a disturbance." she said to herself as she turn and continued her search.

With Fox and Helmeppo

Fox kept running as he asked Helmeppo. "Where is Zoro sword?"

"If you stop dragging me on the floor I will tell you." He answered as was being dragged.

In an instant Fox came to complete stop and stared at Helmeppo. "They are in my room you just passed it." He replied and pointed in the direction of his room.

"Man this is what I get for jumping the gun again." said Fox as he turned to head back only to see his path blocked by three Marines brandishing rifles and aiming at him.

"Stop right there! Let go of Helmeppo-sama!" roared the Marines.

A smirk appeared on Fox's face as he stared at the Marines. "Hold a moment please." He said as her raised Helmeppo up and used him as a human shield. "Now you can shoot." He had a face splitting smile as he hid behind his meat shield.

"No don't shoot!" panicked Helmeppo as Fox used him as a battering ram to push the Marines back.

TMTBTF Scene Change TMTBTF

Coby was in the execution field untying Zoro. Escape, Zoro-san.

"If you do that you'll be killed." said Zoro tying to send Coby away.

"I can no longer stand by and watch these Marines. I want to be a good Marine." said Coby ignoring Zoro.

"Stop! I can't run away! I still have ten days left!" answered Zoro.

"They will execute you tomorrow." said Coby as Zoro stared at him in stunned silence. "Helmeppo never intended to keep his word. That's why Fox-san punched him in the face." said Coby as he continued to try and untie Zoro.

"Him…" stated Zoro more then said.

"Fox-san is being chased by Marines right now. I'm not telling you to become a pirate, but please help Fox-san. I believe he's the only one that can save you, and now you are the only one that can save him." said Coby only to stop at the sound of a gunshot immediately followed by another. He looked down to see what looked like two bullets smashed together.

"Nani?" he asked confused at the bullets only for Makino voice to come out of nowhere.

"Now that's impolite to shoot someone who not expecting It." said Makino as she stood next to Coby and Zoro, holstering her rifle.

"What do we have here? "Sure Shot" Makino. Seems the years have not diminished your precision. The only person alive that can make a shot literally curve around corners; bounce a shot so all you opponents get hit from the same bullet, and even block bullets with your own mid-flight. But even with you skill, you will die today along with those two!" said an arrogant Morgan as he approached with a firing squad.

TMTBTF Back with Fox and Helmeppo TMTBTF

Fox entered Hellmeppo's room while still dragging the passed out man. He let go of Helppepo's collar and let the man fall to the floor. He scanned the room and found three swords leaning against a wall. "There they are. I thought I miss heard him when he said them, but look here three swords." He said as he strapped them to himself and looked out the window. He noticed that Makino Coby, and Zoro were about to be shoot by Morgan's men.

"Well let's bring hell! Lightning Jump." said a smirking Fox as his body began to glow and disappear in a flash of light.

TMTBTF Back with Makino, Zoro, and Coby moments before TMTBTF

"You lot, intend to start a revolution here!" said an angry Morgan.

"I've all ways fought my battles alone, unlike you… hiding behind your troops and causing chaos!" shouted Zoro.

"Roronoa Zoro, don't underestimate me. Your skill, when compared with my strength, is nothing! Aim!" ordered Morgan to his troops.

Zoro stared at Morgan and his troops with nothing but disappointment in himself. "I… can't die in a place like this!" thought Zoro as memories of his past flashed before his eyes. "You're weak as usual, Zoro." said the voice of Zoro's childhood rival in his memory.

"Fire!" ordered Morgan causing his men to shoot at the three, only for fox to appear in a flash.

Fox had his sword drawn and began to spin it in a circle catching all the bullets mid-air with the wind force of the spinning. Fox then pointed his blade down and lightly dragged it along the ground. To everyone's amazement and surprise every bullet fell into a neat single file line. He then swiped once at them, sending all of them back into the guns that had fired them and destroying the guns. One bullet though had flown past Morgan's face leaving as long cut that began to bleed. (take a guess where a similar scene happened)

Zoro and Coby stared in slacked jawed shock at what had transpired, while Makino readied for battle. Coby was the first one to recover from his shock. "Sugoi, Fox-san!" he shouted in excitement.

"Who… what the hell are you?!" asked Zoro with a freaking out expression.

"I'm Monkey D. Fox, the man that will become the Pirate King." said Fox nonchalantly.

"Pirate King, do you even know what you are saying!" Zoro said heatedly.

"Pirate King is Pirate King what else is there to It." said Fox in a stoic tone.

Coby then chose to speak. "I was surprised to, but he is serious about It. It the way he is, but I know he will become Pirate King and find One Piece!" He said as he smiled at Fox's confidence while Zoro looked at him surprised.

"Shishishi! Here you swords, earlier I thought I miss heard you when you said them, but low and behold three swords. Do you break them so often you need to have two backups?" asked a curious Fox.

"No I use Santoryu (Three-Sword Style), a style I developed myself." answered Zoro.

"Well now that is good, but if you take you swords you'll have to fight. So what will it be killed here and now, or live, fight them and become a pirate." said a smirking Fox.

"You're the son of the devil! Fine! I rather become a pirate then die here!" said an equally smirking Zoro.

With Morgan and his men

"What the hell is that guy?" asked a Marine

"He appeared out of thin air and a flash of light." said another in fear.

"He even caught the bullets we shot and sent them right back into our rifles." said a third in sight panic.

"That guy with the straw hat is not a normal human. The power he has sown is no doubt the power of an Akuma no Mi (Devil Fruit)!" said a calm Morgan.

"Akuma no Mi!" said the first Marine in fear.

"It does not matter who of what he is. All who oppose me is to be executed! If guns don't work the cut them to pieces!" roared Morgan.

Back with Fox

Makino and Fox were trying to untie the ropes, but were getting nowhere.

"Stupid shitty knots it as if it just get tighter every time I try to untie It." said a frustrated Fox.

"Hurry up and give me my swords!" yelled Zoro with wide eyes and shark teeth like expression.

As the Marines charged at them Coby stared at them in shock. "Fox-san, Makino-san!" he roared in panic.

At that moment Fox and Makino's hands move so fast they became nothing but blurs. They drew their respective blades and in blur of speed sliced the ropes freeing Zoro. Once free, Zoro recovered his swords placed one in his mouth and held the last two and in an instant block the all the swords of the charging Marines. Holding and stopping their charge dead in its tracks.

"Roronoa Zoro!" said a shocked Morgan as he watched his men being held back by a single man.

"Whoa, Cool!" said Coby in awe of Zoro's strength.

"Make one move and you're dead!" said Zoro unaffected by the number of men pushing against his swords.

The Marines on the other hand were scared shitless. "I'm so scared!" said one Marine in pure fear.

"I'll be a pirate; fighting these Marines will make sure of that. But I made a promise to someone dear to me. To achieve my dream of being the Greatest Swordsman in the world, I must meet her at the top and beat her! If you get in the way of that in any way I'll kill you!" said Zoro with conviction and glaring at Fox with a look promising death.

Fox just smirked at Zoro. "World's Greatest Swordsman, I expect no less for one of the Pirate King's Nakama, and Fist Mate of this crew!" said Fox with a face splitting smile.

"Fist Mate huh! It doesn't matter if it a devil or a saint, my name will be heard around the world!" Zoro answered his new captain.

"What are you waiting for kill them all now." ordered Morgan.

"Zoro duck!" ordered Fox and Zoro complied. "Hydro Whip!" roared Fox as his left leg turned into water leapt into the air and performed a spin kick sending his liquefied leg out like a whip knocking all the Marines behind Zoro back to the feet of their captain.

"Sugoi!" said Coby.

"What the hell are you?" asked Zoro as he stood up straight.

"Me I'm a Tempest man. I ate the Arashi Arashi no Mi (Storm Storm Fruit)." answered Fox.

"Tempest man!" said Zoro in surprise.

"Tempest human?" said a shocked Marine that had been knocked down by Fox.

"So he did eat an Akuma no Mi (Devil Fruit)." stated Morgan.

"Captain we can't beat him!" said another Marine.

"And now he has Roronoa Zoro on his side." said a third Marine franticly.

"This is the Captain's order. Those who are complaining… Shoot yourselves in the head! This military officer doesn't need weaklings like you!" Morgan ordered his men.

Morgan's men stared in shock at their captain, but were going to comply until a gale force wind sent them flying.

"Whirlwind Slipstream!" said Fox as another gale sent him flying straight to Morgan at break neck speed.

"Go Fox-san, beat these Marines!" yelled Coby.

As Fox got closer he reared his fist back and threw a punch only for Morgan to block it with the flat side of his axe.

"A civilian with no rank is no match for me!" roared Morgan as he stepped back and removed his coat. "I am the Captian of the Marines! "Axe Hand" Morgan!" he said as he raised his axe.

"I'm Monkey D. Fox, Captain of the Straw Hat Pirates." said a smiling Fox.

"Die!" roared Morgan as he swiped at Fox's leg.

Fox jump up and over the Captain, only for him to quickly turn around and brought his axe down to slice Fox in half. Fox side stepped into a mid-air barrel roll as soon as his foot made contacted to the ground Fox leaped up and raised his foot over his head.

"Arctic Sledgehammer!" roared Fox as his leg turned it solid ice and brought it down into Morgan's face.

Morgan was knocked back by the kick and bounced a couple of feet. He once again stood up. "Brat!" growled a clearly angered Morgan as he raised his axe again still trying to overcome Fox with brute strength alone. "Die" he hollered as he tied to bring his axe down onto a charging Fox.

Fox side stepped the slash and sent an uppercut into Morgan's chin sending him skyward. Fox then smirked. "Lightning Jump!" he said as he flashed away and reappeared above Morgan.

"Its Marines like you that give the Marines a bad name. You are ruining Coby's dream!" roared Fox as his entire body turned into lightning.

"Lightning Aerial Strike!" roared Fox as he bolted to Morgan with his right leg forward and kicked the Captain in the gut. Morgan was then sent rocketing down into the ground leaving as small crater in the shape of the down Marine.

Fox landed on top of Morgan staring down at the corrupted Marine with distain until he heard the voice of Helmeppo. "Mugiwara, look at this!" he yelled at Fox.

"Hey!" called Zoro to Fox as he stared at Helmeppo.

Fox gaze moved to Zoro with Makino standing next to him then to Hellmeppo who had a pistol aimed at Coby's head.

"If you care for his life you will not move. Do anything and I will shoot him!" threatened Helmeppo as he trembled.

Coby was staring a Fox as if waiting for a sign as he slightly shivered for his current situation. Only when Fox just smiled at him did he feel a wave of confidence wash over him. "Fox-san! I don't want to interfere with you dream, even if it mean I will die!" yelled Coby with absolute conviction.

Coby's words were met with Fox smile becoming even wider as he stepped off of Morgan and began to approach Helmeppo. "Now that's how a Marine is supposed to sound with absolute conviction and no regret. Helmeppo I have to admit you can move around quite stealthily, but taking a hostage was and will be your last mistake!" answered Fox as he stopped next to Zoro and Makino, reared his right fist back slightly bent his right leg and stretched his left leg forward.

Just then Morgan got back up and was prepared to bring his axe down onto Fox's head and kill him. "I am the Marine Captain "Axe Hand" Morgan!" he roared. Fox continued on like there was nothing to worry about, and change his right fist into lightning. The sound of crackling electricity was getting louder and louder until he roared.

"Lightning Long Shot!" he roared as he sent his fist forward in a haymaker like punch and slid his left leg to the back of him to act as a brace as he slid back a couple of inches. A bolt of lightning was sent flying into Helmeppo's face sending him flying back several feet and knocking the man unconscious as a loud crash of thunder echoed all around them.

As for Morgan his axe stopped short of cutting Fox's straw hat. "Nice…" said Fox with a smirk as Morgan's eyes rolled to the back of his head with what appeared to be a rubber bullet embedded in his forehead. "Zoro, Obasan." said a now smiling Fox as he looked to them.

Zoro was behind Morgan with all his swords drawn as the wound he had inflicted onto Morgan had opened. "It was nothing, Sencho." he answered nonchalantly.

Makino on the other hand was standing with on foot on Morgan's axe hand and the other on his chin. She had one of her pistols drown and aimed were Morgan was shot, showing that she shot him at point blank. "Fox-Sencho, please be more careful. I can't be watching you all the time." said a smiling Makino as she used her foot on Morgan's chin to jump off him causing him to fall to the ground knocked out as well.

"They defeated Captain Morgan!" said one of the Marines.

"I can't believe it." said another.

"If anyone still wants to fight us, come now!" Zoro said waiting for them to attack.

The Marines looked to each other and then to the pirates. A moment later they all began to cheer and jump with joy as they threw their weapons and caps into the air.

"Who is next in command?" asked Fox as the Marines calmed down.

A dark skinned man with a mustache attached to his beard came to the front the celebrating Marines. "I am Commander Ripper, the next in the chain of command."

"Do you have a line to Marine Ford?" asked Fox.

"Yes. Why do you ask?" replied Ripper as he looked at him in mild suspicion.

"I need to speak to my Jiji and that's where he probably is." was Fox's response in a monotone.

"I'm sorry, even though you have freed us from Morgan's tyrannical reign. I can't simply allow a pirate to contact the Marines HQ." was Rippers answer as he gave Fox a frown.

"Really, is there anything you or your men can do to stop us!" stated Fox as he smirked at Ripper. To push to point further Makino drew her rifle and leveled it with Ripper's nose as Zoro drew one his swords and let it rest on his shoulder.

"Please do try, I've been itching for a good fight." said Makino as cocked her rifle.

"Don't worry its important. I not going to threaten anyone or cause any trouble. I just need to call in a favor from my Jiji. No problem at all." said Fox with a friendly smile.

The Marines knew they had little chance to even hold off the pirates and did as they were asked. Zoro now fully curious to who Fox was related to, followed his new captain with Coby and Makino trailing behind him. When the Den Den Mushi was set up Fox picked up the receiver and waited for the Marine HQ to pick up.

"Hello. This is Vice Admiral Momonga of the Marine HQ. Is this Captain Morgan?"

"Captain Morgan is currently… indisposed at the moment. I have confidential information for Vice Admiral Garp, for his ears only." replied Fox.

"He is not at the Base currently but I can connect you to his Den Den Mushi. Please wait a few seconds." responded Momonga.

The line went dead for a few seconds while they were being connected to Garp. The marines on the other hand were all sweating profusely and wondering why a no name pirate would want to talk to Garp the Hero. Zoro and Coby also looked on in curiosity while Makino was just as calm as Fox.

"Hello. Who's this? Morgan it better not be you! You and I both know I'll crush you if you challenge me again." replied a voice over the crunch of chewed crackers.

"Jiji really you use to send me flying every time I spoke to you with a mouth full of food. And yet you answer you Den Den Mushi in such an impolite manner." said Fox with a smile as he leaned back on the chair he was sitting on.

Everyone in the room with the exeption of Makino jaw dropped with their tongues flying out. "Ehhh! You're Garp's grandson!?" was their reply in unison.

"Huh? Luf… Fox!? What are you doing calling me? You're at a Marine Base right? So you finally became a Marine like your hero Jiji." said Garp with excitement.

"Shishishi! Sorry Jiji but I became a pirate! I just finished recruiting a new member and I brought Makino-Obasan along with me. I invaded this base to get my new Fist Mate. Anyway I have a favor to ask you, Where are you?" asked Fox.

The line went dead again for a moment. "Fox what have you done!? My lovely Kino-chan please tell Tousan this is some cruel joke you and the brat came up with to mess with me." said a panicked Garp.

Makino took the receiver from Fox. "Sorry Tousan the call of the sea was something I could not ignore." She replied to her father.

"Noooo! Do you know what I had to go through just to get Sengoku to get your wanted posters out of circulation? All the humiliating things he made me do and for what, to have my little girl spit it all back into my face." said a clearly sadden Garp in an overly dramatic voice.

"What a tearjerker." Fox said sarcastically as Makino gave back the receiver. "Jiji if you done with the melodrama, I've got to potential recruits for you here. The fist is a kid name Coby I have a feeling he's going to be big, and then there is Helmeppo. You know Morgan's son, he pretty damn good when it comes to stealth. I didn't even sense him until he was all ready behind Me." said Fox ignoring his grandfather melodrama.

"You both stay right there I will do whatever it takes to knock those silly ideas out of both your head if it's the last thing I will do. Kino-Chan don't worry my little girl daddy will stop you before you make the same mistake again! You two should be great full I'm here in the East Blue just to visit you two." said Garp sill with his dramatic tone.

"Good Jiji you can pick up Coby and Helmeppo then. Got to go if I plan to find One Piece I can't let you catch me. Love you Jiji!" said Fox smiling and completely ignoring his grandfather's melodrama. Fox then raised the receiver to allow Makino to reply as well.

"Love you Tousan!" said Makino smiling just as much as Fox.

It was silent for a few moments until some of the marines fainted from shock. Coby after another minuet was the first to speak. "You want me to go with G-Garp the Hero! Impossible!" he spoke only for Fox to flick him in the head.

"You'll do fine I promise. Now Obasan, Zoro, we need to leave before Jiji gets here or we'll end up in a bad situation." said Fox as he, Makino, and Zoro walked to the door leading out of the base. As they stepped out two men came around a corner holding onto Nami who had a rolled up paper in her right hand.

"Commander we caught this girl going through one of the safes on the base with two marine tied up outside of the room she was in." said a marine to Ripper.

"Ripper you should tell you men to release her now, she with Me." said Fox as he stared at Ripper with a straight face.

"Damn! What the hell are you two waiting for? Do you want all of us to end up like Captain Morgan? Let her go!" ordered Ripper in a frantic manner.

Fox simply ignored the marines and walked up to Nami and hugged her. "Play alone if you want to get out of here without them coming after you." He whispered into her ear mid-hug. "Well Nami-Chan how about we get something to eat our newest Nakama is starving, and we can't very well start our adventure on empty stomachs." said Fox as he flashed in front of Zoro catching him as he passed out of starvation.

TMTBTF Scene Change TMTBTF

At Food Foo

Zoro had just finished his umpteenth bowl of food and was now leaning back on his chair. "Ah! I'm full. That meal was worth not eating for three weeks!" said a happy Zoro.

Rika was just laughing at Zoro's antics while her mother and Coby chuckled. Makino seemed to be counting money, from where she had got it no one dared to ask. As for Nami she just sat at the table next to Fox and Zoro she could not believe how much the two people next to her could eat.

"Lightweight. That's really all your going to eat. Oh well, more for me!" said Fox as he grabbed another plate and began to scarf down more food.

"I don't understand how you can eat more than me!" asked a slightly shocked Zoro.

"Cause it's good… right, Coby?" asked Fox offhandedly.

"I'm sorry, I helped myself too." said a sheepish Coby.

"It's alright, you helped save our town!" said Rika's mother Ririka

"You were amazing back there Oniichan." said Rika as she looked a Fox in amazement.

"Shishishi! Ah it was really nothing at all it was just to gain Zoro here as a Nakama." said a smiling Fox.

"So how many Nakama do we have? I heard you were recruiting for Nakama. To be Pirate King you probably have a crew already." asked Zoro. At this point Nami started to listen to the conversation.

"Counting you, Obasan, and myself; three." said Fox nonchalantly as he continued to eat.

Zoro was shocked at his new Captains answer. "What… just us." He said in a stunned daze as he pointed to himself, Makino and Fox.

"It only us for now Zoro first we need to find a proper ship before we can recruit more than four people at the moment." said a clearly clam Fox as he turn to look at Nami. "By the way what were you doing in the Marine base? That's asking for trouble." Fox asked her.

Nami paused for a moment before she finally answered Fox question. "I was stealing a map to the Grand Line the Marines had only to find out that Buggy the Clown got to it fist." She said as she showed the rolled up paper she had.

"Buggy! Now that's a name I have not heard in a long time." said Makino as she got a scary gleam in her eyes.

"A map huh! You're a navigator?" asked Fox already knowing why his Obasan had that look.

"I'm not boasting my own abilities or anything but I'm the best in the world." said Nami proudly.

"How about you join my crew? Miss best in the world." asked Fox with a smile.

"Be a pirate. No thanks! I've dealt with enough pirates for one life time, thank you very much. No way will I ever become one." she answered with a scoff.

"Hear me out. Join us until I get better at navigating because I'm still just a novice at it, or until we find another navigator. We help you get the map form Buggy, and keep half of his treasure. You get grade A protection on the Grand Line, and all the treasure you find and steal there to yourself." offered Fox.

"Why only half of Buggy's treasure?" asked Nami.

"Hey I still got to keep us supplied for our journey, and I prefer to deal with my own income instead of someone else's." answered Fox honestly.

Nami pondered on the offer for a few moments. "Well he seems confident enough." She thought to herself and looked a Makino and Zoro. "And he does have "Sure Shot" Makino on his crew, her experience on the Grand Line could be helpful. What am I saying; mom said there was no one as good as "Sure Shot" Makino when it came to surviving the Grand Line. She was a Roger Pirate. And then there is Roronoa Zoro on his crew, the Pirate Hunter Zoro, a demon among men." as she assessed Fox's current crew.

She then came to a decision. "Fine, one condition first, I'm not pirate. I leave any time I feel we can't come to an agreement or until I get 100,000,000 Beris." countered Nami.

"Deal!" said Fox with a face splitting smile as he extends his hand out to shake on it without a hint of hesitation in his voice or face.

Nami blinked a couple of times before finding her voice. "What not going to ask what the 100,000,000 Beris are for?" she asked confused why Fox had not been curious about the amount of money she was saving up for.

"None of my business, you'll tell me if you want. I won't force you." said Fox still with his grin and still holding his hand out.

Nami's surprise was an understatement; never had she ever met a pirate like Fox. He was ether a complete dumbass or a very good person, maybe a combination of the two. None the less she had a better chance in making 100,000,000 if she stuck with them.

"You have yourself a navigator." she accepted the deal unknowingly smiling the whole time her first real smile in a long time and shook his hand.

"And such a lovely one might I add." said Fox as he turned their hands so that hers was on top and kissed it.

Nami was now blushing up a storm at his words and gesture. Makino and Ririka were giggiling at Nami's reaction; Zoro just rolled his eyes at the two. Coby was staring in amazement at Fox's smooth move, while Rika stared with stars in her eyes.

After letting go of Nami's hand Fox looked to Zoro and Makino. "Well to the Grand Line we go!" said a smiling Fox.

"Fox-san are you sure you want to go there so soon? I've heard that it's a battle field. It's also known as the Pirates Graveyard. With just the four of you it will be impossible!" stated Coby for his friend.

"I've heard from a costumer once, that once people enter the Grand Line, they never come back." added Ririka.

"One Piece is there somewhere, so we'll have to go." said a calm and smiling Fox.

"Well, I guess we have no choice." said an equally smiling and calm Zoro.

"Zoro-san, you too?" asked a surprised Coby.

Nami was stunned at what was said especially the mention of One Piece. "Why would you be after One Piece?" she asked not hearing Zoro earlier and fearing what the answer would be.

"I'm going to be Pirate King." answered Fox to Nami's terror.

She did not know what to say and was frozen in shock. "Oh Kami! What have I gotten myself into?" she stated as she buried her face into her hands and slumped into her chair.

"Why do you even care Coby? It's not like you coming with us." said Zoro.

"It doesn't matter I worried for you guys. We haven't known each other long by you're my friend Fox-san. We are friends, right?" asked Coby.

"Yes, without a doubt! We're parting ways, but we'll always be friends!" said a smiling Fox.

Coby smiled at Fox's answer. "When I was little I never had friends, I never stood up for myself, but because of all of you, I've learned to strive for my dream! I will become a Marine!" said a confident Coby.

"Rather than worry about us, you should take care of yourself. I heard Vice Admiral Garp is no way a push over." said Zoro plainly.

"Indeed Tousan can be a bit rough, but tell him I said you'll be great and no one will be able to touch you. Not even with you history with the Alvida Pirates." said a smiling Makino.

At that moment Ripper and a squad of Marines came into the restaurant. "Excuse me. Though you have saved us from Morgan we have to ask you to leave now. We have supplies waiting for you at the dock, but if you stay any longer we will be forced to report you to Marine HQ." stated Ripper.

The civilians started to argue with the Marines about their behavior only for Fox's voice stopped them.

"Well, I suppose we should be going. Thanks for the food, Ririka-san!" said Fox putting down a 10,000 Beri bill.

Fox, Zoro, Makino and Nami began to walk out, but Fox had stopped next to Ripper. "Make sure Helmeppo and him are ready for Jiji." said Fox to Ripper.

TMTBTF At the Docks TMTBTF

After Nami brought her boat around Fox had attached the two together, resupplied them, and sailed off.

"Well looks like everyone is going to hate us now. Life of a pirate." stated Zoro as he sat down ready to fall asleep.

"Shishishi! Right!" said a happy Fox.

"Fox-san!" yelled Coby from the dock.

Fox and the crew turn to see Coby at the end of the dock waving at them with Rika and Ririka standing next to him. "Thank you very much. This Marine will never forget you!" he announced while saluting to them.

"I've never heard of a Marine thanking and saluting a Pirate before." said Zoro with a smile.

"We'll meet again Coby!" Fox replied back.

"Good bye… Oniichan!" said Rika as she waved to Fox and his crew.

"Everyone, salute!" ordered Ripper as he and the Marine assembled behind Coby. "You have a great friend there. He expect a lot out of you, it be a shame if you let him down." He said to Coby.

Coby looked to Ripper to see the man smiling at him. "Hai, I won't!" roared Coby.

"What we're doing is against the code of the Marines! Our punishment I no food for three days! Understood?!" bellowed Ripper.

"Yes, Sir!" replied the Marines in unison.

"Someday… We'll meet again as pirate and Marine." thought Coby as he watch Fox and his crew sail away into the sun set.

Back with Fox and his Crew

"This is the way to start a journey! I've got my Fist Mate, Coby's on his way to become a Marine, and I even manage to get a temporary navigator. What a way to end the first day to become pirates!" stated an esthetic Fox.

"Looks like it's going to be one hell of an adventure." said Zoro.

"With Fox-Sencho anything is possible." said Makino as she smiled at her nephew.

"I will become Pirate King!" stated Fox.

"You keep going on about that. What is the reason you want to be Pirate King so badly?" asked Nami.

"I made a promise to a man. To gather the greatest Nakama in the world, find the greatest treasure in the world and become Pirate King." said Fox as he looked to the horizon.

"Fox you're nothing like him nothing at all. I hope… I hope I can sail with you all the way to the end!" thought Nami as she watches Fox.

Drago Cresta: That is the end of chapter 3. I again wish to apologize for the late update. The reason the first two chapters were updated one after the other is that when I posted the first I was already proofreading the second. As for this chapter I well got stuck the first time, then I was busy for a whole week, and when I finally got back to this I decided to be very meticulous with this chapter.

Nami: Drago is it my turn to sign us off.

D.C.: Patients Nami the reader are supposed to have a technique description.

A.N. (in order of appearance)

Hydro Jet Steam

This move is use as a means to rocket across large distances or scale up high places. Fox simply turns his legs into water and pressurizes it to launch himself. Storm Storm version of the Gum Gum Rocket.

Hydro Whip

Fox turns a leg into water and when kicked into a whip like kick the water stenches and lashes at anything within a ten foot radius of the user.

All Hydro techniques uses, ether the moister in the air, the natural water in his body, or a fresh water source. He is unable to use sea water for it makes all his techniques ether useless or half as powerful as it should be.

Whirlwind Slipstream

A gale force wind is sent forward toward Fox an opponent(s) literally making a slipstream that Fox usually follows with a second gale pushing him along the slipstream. This move allows Fox to cover great distances in a matter of moments without having to draw any element from an internal source.

Arctic Sleagehammer

Fox jumps up into the air and turns his leg(s) into a solid block of ice and brings it down hard onto and opponent using gravity and his natural weight to cause as much damage as physically possible.

Lightning Aerial Strike

This one is quite simple Fox allows his body to become pure lightning and performs a powerful, lightning bolt like fly kick while in the air above his opponent.

Lightning Long Shot

Fox's Lightning Shot is similar to this as the preparation is the same. This technique though is more like any overly charged Lightning Shot that when released can and will travel long distances in almost an instance. This technique even has the same thunder effect as its lesser sibling. This technique though does have a bad habit of pushing against Fox like the recoil of a gun and sends him sliding back.

D.C.: Some last notes before we sign off.

OregonDucks thank you for the link to that drawing it was amazing.

Zoro's Ark (guest reviewer pen name) Makino is not a part of Fox's harem. I have already planed who to pair her with. As for who it is sorry no spoilers you just have to wait and see.

I believe that we are done for now Nami-san.

Sanji: Wait!

Nami: Sanji?

Sanji: You shitty writer I'll kick your ass for leaving me out until much later. (Sanji attacks Drago)

D.C.: (Drago blocks every kick and grabs the last one.) Are you finished?

Sanji: What!

D.C.: Have you forgotten I am the writer if I wanted I could have cut you out of my version of the story. Or I could turn you into a girl that flirts with every guy you see, hear, smell or touch.

Sanji: I am sorry. (he said as he bowed on all fours)

D.C.: Much better now. Nami please do the honors.

Nami: Please leave your wallet and a review if you please. We hope you enjoyed.

Drago Out