Marco's pov.

I watched with amusement as the two remainders bickered. It actually eased my mind about Thatch and myself.

However when I saw The Knifed haired woman grab the Archer and send the Archer hurdling towards Pop's I lost all amusement and was filled with pure anger.

I looked up and watched Pop's as he prepared to catch the Archer not toss her aside like he had done with the other.

As she spun in the air I was able to hear "Fuuuuuccccck!" come from the Archer. I saw an arrow come full speed at me and grabbed it. I clenched my fingers around the arrow quickly,snapping the shaft.

In the split second I took to snap the shaft. The woman had quickly fallen with the help of Haki and landed gracefully.

She tried to stand but was forced back down as the pale over eager knife wilder jumped at Pops using the Archer as a bounce board and attacked openly holding her head down as if to stab him with her hair.

However Pops swatted her aside with ease, that actually caused me to laugh bit. To think she went through all that and still got swatted away.

I could tell Pops was annoyed by her actions by the way he had just handled her.

I watched as she flew off trying to grab something, anything to keep her on the ship when finally I heard the sound of the ocean swallowing her and knew it would take her a while till we saw her next actions.

I turned my attention to the stumbling Archer, for someone as graceful as I thought her to be it sure was taking her some time to get over the dizziness. I almost wanted to tease her but stopped myself as I heard Pop's laugh. "A little dizzy are you?"

She nodded and walked over to the edge of where the whales head began and plopped down crossing her legs across her body and looking around the wide open deck as if she already owned our large ship.

I had to admit I was awestruck with how comfortable she seemed if it where me I would be on edge the whole time expecting anything.

Hold on that may also show how much strength she had or thought she had at least I doubt she could beat me or even hope at taking on Pops in his prime, but still if she was so cocky like this, could she perhaps back it up?

Probably not. The chances of islanders actually being this strong is highly unlikely.

Then again when I was fighting her she seemed as if she were holding back. I just need to figure out her strength. But wait this doesn't matter what does is the damage i'll have to catalog in our log book.

So with out hesitation I looked across our deck and saw that there was little to no damage excluding the hole I accidentally caused, a passed out Thatch and the array of arrows and a stranded wooden arched bow that laid strewn on the deck from the spinning Archer.

Rolling my eyes, I looked back to the Archer as I heard "Alright ass face once he's done kicking your ass i'ma kick your ass!" I smiled then watched as she begun to turn and twist looking for her I believe comrade.

I'm sure she said something else but I couldn't hear anything.

However as I watched the red fabric of her cloak, which by the way did no good in showing off the rest of her features, expect a brief glimpse of gold or quick smile meant nothing.

I begin to really wonder why was this all seeming familiar? This bothered me I wanted to know and I couldn't place it The flag, the cloaks, it was all on the tip of my tongue.

However I sighed all my ideas away.

I then watched The Archer hold out her hand for the woman with daggers for hair, the dagger haired woman rejected the Archer, The Archer returned the favor by flipping her off. I'm sure it was barely noticed by the Archer because how smoothly the Archer did it.

Suddenly I felt Haruta tap my shoulder, "Oi Marco aren't you offend?" He asked a small smirk on his face.

I looked down at him my arms crossed leaning on my left leg, "No why-yoi?" I asked.

He smiled and said "Well she just kind 'a just gave that bald person, you." he said. It took a few seconds for it to dawn on me that he meant the bird and he meant that I am a bird.

However I failed to laugh, I shook my head and said "That was dumb Haruata just like throwing potatoes.-yoi" I stated, He laughed and scratched his head sheepishly "You saw that?" he asked.

I nodded but was soon distracted by another very strong force, about the same strength as mine land on the ship not gracefully and even leave a small indention from where she landed.

The new woman showed more then the other two by far.

She wore a shiny sliver breast plate that, unlike the blade woman's armor which covered her whole torso and was gold, stopped just above her natural waist (belly button).

The new woman that stood in front of the Archer and the Dagger girl, had wavy dirty blond hair and an oval face, that lead to a pointed chin as well as light red eyes that I could see from here. She also wore white slacks which seemed to be the same as the other two where wearing expect the Dagger girl (her new name) Wore full gold plated leg armor and shoulder guards.

The Dagger girl stopped running towards Pop's as we heard. "So commander Star your just going to let your fellow commander fight alone?" The woman asked.

Leaning on her right leg tapping her elbow turning away from us to face the Archer ,who's hood still covered up her face and therefore reactions, by what I'm getting her name was Star?

And she was a commander? Where they like us and had divisions and commanders if so then does that make her as strong as one of us and was the other one just as equally as strong.

As I looked closer I could see an rocket launcher strapped to the back of the woman who had just appeared.

I was shocked as I looked around our men seeing almost single everyone of them shift uncomfortably due to the power surge we were felling.

I then saw Curile smile a viscous smile he was great with rocket launchers and would most likely love the one on this woman's back, but something seemed off about her. Even as her green cloak swayed with the light wind that blew I felt uneasy about this woman.

I saw Star, I think her name is Star, Jump and stand up angrily and approach the woman, another unsettling force washed over us as Star held out her hand and motioned towards the island.

"Um where were you when I was asking for backup so that we could have had a chance?" Star moved closer to the woman who seemed to back up and almost tense up at the words that where being said.

I could tell by the way she seemed to sound so angry about this, something had to of happened before this incident. "Where were you when your beloved commander here used me as a stepping stool or as a human projectile!?" Star yelled, I could hear a low tone of her voice.

She stopped a few feet away from the woman's face giving them both enough space to not have to yell at each other or draw there weapons if need be.

Star's voice was barley audible when she said "Where were you when..." Her voice was caught off by a quick placed hand that went up.

I saw Star's whole body flinch and she stepped back a few inches before realizing what she did. (stepping back) The dagger woman sheathed her dagger and looked down. This must not be good.

"You are out of line here commander remember your place." Stated the green caped woman.

Star looked down and walked up to her and seemed as if they were whispering something, Then she turned around and continued to walk off.

However as her dark red cloak flared up and actually showed what looked like to be legs and a firm ass, her arm was violently pulled back by the green cloaked woman.

Well at least just her arm.

I watched as Star whipped her body around and for a second I saw Auburn hair fall out of the hood as well as a quick smile but after she wrenched her hand free she pulled her hood back down and continued to walk off.

The Green caped woman turned around and for a minute I thought Star was gonna leave till I heard her say "Your right and if you need me I'll be in the training hall. (she then stopped and looked towards the blade woman) Oi Knives if you want i'll take your members too.(I saw her hand come out and move passed the red cloak resting on her hip) oh wait because they got there ass handed to them means they don't need it. Right gotcha." She stated, and started to walk off.

I smiled at that. It was true they did have their ass handed to them I looked around to see my brothers stand up proudly and smile.

Then we all were shocked and shrunk back down to the harsh toned ""Star! on your! knees!." There was a huge emphasis on every word and was so commanding I saw some of the men even try and kneel but stopped them self's and hoped no one saw.

Star stopped abruptly and suddenly feel to her knees turning herself around for us to see How she balanced her body which had a great figure I must say.

However what she did seemed painful. She stood straight backed and lifted her hands behind her head (fixing her hood) and picked up her legs. Balancing only on her knee caps which did not seem to have the guards the Blade woman did.

The other one who I believe is Knives (wired names for these girls but very fitting at the least Knives.) started laughing but was silenced when the woman turned to her and said "Both of you now!"

I had to cover my smile as I heard a small scoff from Star. Then after both of them where on there knees (Sounds way more sexual then I thought) I watched as the green cloaked one approached Pop's.

"Forgive us Sir Edward Newgate, or Whitebeard." She stated bowing. I took a step back I did not know that they were aware of who we are, especially with the way they seemed to attack us.

By the look on Knives face I was sure that at least those two didn't know.

I watched as Star's straight body sagged and her head dropped.

My eyes went back to The green clocked woman. "My Name is Karen and I am a general here on this island. We are sincerely sorry for these...(she looked back at the two women on their knees) Commanders rash actions. These two should have waited (she now stated through clenched teeth) For us to try and establish a way to communicate. However they didn't and we apologized for any injuries we may have caused" I looked at her.

What was she being all proper for? I'm sure Pop's could care less. Hell I could care less I was more wondering how I was gonna put this in my log book.

Pop's sighed and moved his hand "It doesn't matter I'm sure they entertained my boys for a while." In his deep voice.

I smiled at how that sounded as Haurata burst out laughing I sent him glances as everyone else tried not to as well. I looked back to see Thatch still out cold, I wonder when he'll wake up.

However I heard a infections laughter come from Star as she bent down placing her head on the deck as the other tried hard not to as well.

I didn't think it was that funny and nether did Karen because she turned around and snapped at the two girls Star stopped laughing and tensed up again.

Knives snickered once Karen turned back around. I watched as Star slapped Knives with her elbow.

"We would like to know the reason's of your visit." She stated.

I was to busy focusing on Knives elbowing Star and Star do the same till. Knives kicked Star. Star rolled out of the way and got back on her knees looking around. Pop's eyed the twos antics but tried not to show.

"We need supplies and the log pose to set." He stated. Normally there would be no need for this we take what we want we leave but there was an aura about this place.

I half nodded as I saw Knives walk on her knees after Star, as Star rolled away.

Karen nodded "That can be arranged but on our island we have rules." She stated her tone growing menacing.

I stood straighter as to look menacing as well but stopped when I saw Star crawling on her knees, swinging her elbows as she did so, to get away from Knives who was on her heels literately I saw Knives slam her knee down on Stars black boot.

Pop's laughed "Where pirates we don't care for rules if need be would could take this island under our name and reap the supplies cutting out the middle man, You." He stated. I nodded preparing my fist as I saw Karen flinch. "Well I.. Um..."

"That would be dumb," we heard a voice cut off Karen, I shot my eyes towards Star who was still on her knees.

She crawled slash waddled over to us as Karen looked ready to kill. Pop's laughed "Is that so?" He asked amused.

Star nodded as Karen said "Commander you are out of place step aside." Star just scoffed "First off I can't step aside cause if I do then where screwed. second off it would be Knee aside as to pertain to the fact i'm on my knees" She made a motion of looking up at Karen.

They went silent as both of them eyed each other Star moved to stand up when she was forced back down by Karen.

The hood showed Star nodding and she laughed "Anywho, Captain Whitebeard, sir Edward Newgate which ever you liked being called you don't want to attack us." She stated. Looking down at the wood.

Karen looked at them both the started to ease up.

Pop's raised an eyebrow. "I don't why is that?" he asked. I wanted to know to. Why didn't we want to attack them?

" Because, yes you may have the upper hand beign (She paused) you, but despite what you think we also have more men then yours in total, plus half of them our just about as strong as your men if not stronger, sure you fight us and maybe you beat us and maybe you take our supplies but those maybes plus your name or strength won't stop us, Where a war island we eat breath and sleep on war and violence, Every day we conquer and defeat new islands, pirates, and marines alike. If you do decide to attack us or break any of the rules we decided would be best for our peoples safety, We will not stop until every single one of your sons are dead, However long it takes, days, weeks, Months, years we don't care where breed for this." She started to stand up as Karen backed up.

"So Its either peace and you don't attack us for now which means we don't have to worry about yet another war to win, you get supplies and whatever else you may need from our island following (she emphasized) Our rules which is a win, win. Or you face the complete and total nonstop wrath, that is the power house of The Black Rose War Clan." She stopped her low menacing tone and with that and sent her message by crossing her arms and giving a defiant stance.

I had to admit that was a pretty good speech however as I saw Pops shuffle a bit in his chair I knew all she did was Piss him off.

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Stars pov.

I stood defiantly in front of a man who could easily kill me with a flick of a finger. I was shaking, eager, scared, and worried.

I felt my hands shaking so violently, I had cross'em, I then felt my right leg shaking so I leaned on it. I felt Karen's, Knives and everyone else's eyes on me.

Was I dead woman standing? I'm to young to die. I'm only 18 I need a life. All I have known was this war island I only had small brief adventure out of the island and that lead to all my scares, I wanted to explore more than just these scare's origins I wanted to go on adventures.

Now if Whitebeard killed me. I wouldn't be able to. Why did I have to open my big mouth?

Please don't kill me whitebeard. I internally pleaded.

I saw him shift his weight in his seat and move to stand up.

I gulped and was determined to not back up I stood my ground, I watched as his size grew a few more feet and looked up. I felt Karen back up and Knives did as well.

She had dealt with him only while he was sitting down. He laughed "Pretty big talk for someone who cant even face me by themselves." He stated. I made a face.

"That almost offended me, but I rather have strength in numbers then my own." I stated looking up at him.

I can easily take you old man come on lets fight!

He laughed and nodded "That maybe but its not the numbers that are bragging about there War Clan now is it?" He asked.

Karen leaned in my ear and said "Thank you for starting a war over stupid shit Star if your alive Mistress well have you chained."

Suddenly the man with orange hair (that I had knocked out earlier) jumped up yelling "Chains? Where?!" I made a face and laughed.

As did Whitebeard, Whitebeard laughed and said "good timing Thatch my son, your awake just in time to hear the rules we have to follow to get supplies."

"Ew Rules you serious Pops?" The orange stated. Whitbeard nodded "As a heart attack."

I dropped my jaw as soon as the Blond haired vest wearing bird did, "What!" "-yoi" We both asked.

The Blond Bird stepped up and motioned towards Whitebeard "Pop's you can't be serious (he motioned towards us) Its like surrendering.-yoi" I heard his accent at the end it was so smooth I'm sure I'm gonna miss it sometimes, anyway I felt hurt I just gave this great badass speech and he's over here trying to start my death.

I avoided it for a reason.

Whitebeard or Pops I don't know why they call him Pop's, sure I used sons but that was only because I knew he had sons for men so I guess that's why they call him pops. Duh.

I answered my own question.

He motioned towards me "Its ok my son despite what she says you can run free." He stated.

I almost deadpanned then I shrugged and turned around "What the hell its not like I try or anything." I mumbled.

Karen stepped up past me and said "I'm sorry but you can not, Like commander Star so rudely interrupted," She looked back at me I scoffed and leaned on the edge of the ship as Knives crawled over to me on her knees and looked up at me.

I shook my head and said "Just get up where already gonna be whipped." I stated.

I looked down at my own whip on the inside of my cloak and closed my eyes regretting my very existence. This whip was much more "simple" then the ones used for training.

This had shards of glass braided in to it. The other one for training had glass, rusty nails, razors, and was hot so if the whip wasn't enough you had burns.

I rubbed my temples as she got up groaning at her knees hurting.

"Tell me the truth did I do anything just now or did I just basically kill myself?" I asked.

She looked at me and smiled "No im sure you did something."

I cheered up "Really? I think I embarrassed myself." I stated.

She shook her head "Well you did but, you also sealed your fate." She stated.

I began to fake cry as Karen went on.

"And finally and most important you are not allowed past the tree line unless with a General,"

She looked at the men who seemed bored and very uninterested then nodded "That is all."

And she turned around. She then looked at us two and pointed "I trust you two know where you're heading right?" Karen asked.

I gulped and looked down. Knives got on her knees and lowered her head a show of forgiveness or just being pathetic. "I'm sorry general it won't happen again." She pleaded.

Karen smiled and said "Very well Knives you may go back to your post."

I looked at her and pointed at myself as if to say "who me?"

Karen looked at me as Knives snickered I stood there defiantly till Knives knocked my knees from under me. I fell and put my head down and said "Yeah sorry."

She nodded and said "cowering like a wimp gets you nowhere Commander Star. Get now." She stated. I jumped up and shook my head and walked off aware of the eyes of this non justice.

I looked back at Karen and said "Well congrats you managed to call your sister a wimp." She smacked me on the head.

I giggled. Pain is funny to me. I've had to much not to laugh.

"Go now." I nodded and shook my head as I grabbed my bow and made a running start then leaped in to the air and kicked hard felling Air boost me up to the pillar and then ran to the pillar with the tree on top, (the one I started at) I looked back and saw Karen had stayed back.

I saw Cindy stare at me. "So what happened?"

I shrugged and started to walk off "Um well your commanders getting whipped again." I stated.

Cindy went wide eyed as I started down the large rope bridge that lead straight to the beach.

Naturally I could take this and walk right up to the "pit" Which is what we call the torture chamber.

However I was taking the long way round. Cindy shook her head "Oh dear commander I'm starting to think you like being whipped more then you do teaching us."

I shrugged and started off. "I'm starting to think that too." Next thing I know Piers pops out (literally) out of nowhere keep in mind im on a huge mud cylinder with one tree on top, about to walk on a wicker bridge and he pops up on the edge almost out of the ocean. And opens his big stupid faced mouth to say "I would love to whip you commander."

I looked down as Cindy shook her head "Do you want me to punch him or you?" she asked.

I waved her off "don't worry about it, are Knives's men taken care of?" I asked.

Cindy nodded "Yes I don't see why you take care of them im sure we could have let them be casualties."

I shook my head and turned around looking her right in the eye she gasped as my face showed in the sun, "We never leave someone behind," lies "we never kill our own." lies "and if you do then your as bad as the people we fight" Truth,.

I pulled down my hood as Piers looked down as did Cindy. "Im sorry commander-san."

I waved her off "Eh don't worry about it. there's been times where I've wanted to leave Knives behind so don't worry." I smiled. They nodded and I ran off.

I felt the ever presence felling of eyes wash away from me as I entered the tree line, I stopped running and walked softly across the intertwining roots and shrubs amongst the ground and took off my hood.

I continued to walk towards the Pit enjoying the soft and relaxing foliage around me it was peaceful. The Pit, However, was not like that at all It was literally a large pit that you where either thrown in. Or walked in.

The Pit also had different chambers full of supplies that vary all depending on what it was being used for, we also used it for prisoners but we really don't have prisoners that often. T

here either target practice or returned to the sea.

Recently the Pit was becoming my home away from my janitor's closet I don't know why for most of the reason's but some to most of them where just talking...Back...Back talking.

(I honestly don't see how((sarcasm))) Karen was the one that busted my nonexistent balls the most because, well I think she was angry.

Still after two years she was angry, Knives was even more so, because well.. we were best friends somehow I think.

I shook the thoughts out of my head and walked to the large black box above the ground that had a giant vault like handle and sighed, I placed my hands on the handle and shook my head turning it.

"Star Kane, you are one stupid girl." I heard a light scoff and jumped around quickly reaching for my whip when I saw it was Karen.

"Yeah you are. (she looked me up and down then smiled) and that's why you're a commander, nice thinking that speech." I smiled as she approached me and gave a big cheery smile.

"So that means no whip?" I asked. She nodded.

I jumped up and yelled "Yeppie!" Till she grabbed me. "Not as many as I planned." She stated.

I looked at her as she smiled.

I made a huge distorting face with big eyes and an over exaggerated frown. "How many?!" I asked being high pitched and childlike.

She held up her hands I counted "1,2,3,4,(my voice got more strained as I got higher) 20!" I was almost yelling when she then gave me a red eyed glee "Times 2." I got on my knees and held her cloak.

"Please don't." You may think I was serious but I was only playfully begging.

It was playful because. I knew she would stop sooner or later I just hoped she stops sooner rather then later.