Staying or Leaving
A/N: Dreamwritergoddess back with more Staying or Leaving! Thanks to everyone who has read this story or supported me! It really helps me! Thanks readers!
Summary: Kizuna island is being attacked and the Whitebeard Pirates arrive in time to meet the Marines yet again. How will the people react when they see Suki with pirates? What will the Marines do?
Disclaimer: I do not own one piece. This story is based off of pokepika's haunt's growing up with whitebeard. I own any OCs, devil fruits, and islands created for this fanfiction.
Chapter 7: Free
"Commanders! The Marines are already attacking!"
The Divsion Commanders present, which would be Marco, Luffy, Jozu, and Thatch, all stopped what they were doing. All laughter stopped and Suki raced up to the deck to see what was happening. She let out a strangled yelp when she saw what was happening. Flames flickered on the island, and gunshots were heard. She could even see Marines going through the homes and taking valuables. The Commaders came up with Suki and when they saw what was happening, they started to issue orders.
"Division 3, stay on board the ship! We have to protect the Moby Dick in case of danger!"
"Division 2 and 4, attack the Marines!"
"Division 1, look for a way to stop the fire and if you see anyone, tell them to get away!"
Everyone was hustling around now, preparing to dock. Even though they were pirates, they hated people who harmed those without reason. Suki herself was racing towards Luffy and Thatch, the Second and Fourth Division Commanders. She was about to say something, but Luffy took the words right out of her mouth.
"You're coming with us, right? Well, you better get ready; we're getting off as soon as we hit land." grinned Luffy, "unless you want to stay behind, of course."
"I'm coming with you guys alright. I've got some things to, let's say," said Suki, "pay back."
Everyone was hustling and bustling around now, preparing to dock. A few moments later, the Moby Dick docked and the three Divisions, who were leaving, set off to do their jobs. Luffy and Thatch decided to force the Marines with the Fourth Division towards a cliff on the island. There, the Second Division will be waiting to attack them as they approach. Luffy gestured to Suki for her to follow her.
They headed towards the cliff, Suki being the guide. She led them swiftly through the remains of the town, and through a forest. Eventually, they reached the cliff. Suki motioned the Second Division to hide near some giant rocks. Sounds of gunshots and fighting neared them, and moments later the Marines were there, trying to fight off the Fourth Division with no prevail. She saw Thatch storm through the Marines, defeating anyone in his way. She started to worry a bit, but it wasn't because of what she saw. It was because of something, or rather some people, which she didn't see.
"Where the heck are the Admirals?" muttered Luffy, noticing the missing Marines.
Her question was answered as Kizaru came out from behind the Fourth Division, along with Akainu, Garp and more Marines, "Oh, you thought it would be this easy to beat us, hmm Thatch?" asked Kizaru, voice dripping with sarcasm.
"Not really, but did you think it would be that easy for you to beat us?"
"Second Division, ATTACK!" cried Luffy, and she was answered with the battle cries of her brothers and sisters. They charged at the Marines, who scattered at the sight of them. Suki and Luffy charged as well, but headed away towards the Admirals and Garp instead. Suki turned invisible and attacked Garp, who was taken by surprise, while Luffy went for Akainu.
"Hahahah! So you became a pirate, did you now?" chuckled Garp, throwing a fist at Suki, who managed to dodge it narrowly.
"For the time being at least, who knows about the future?" smirked Suki as she tried to slash at Garp.
The battle waged on and she caught a glimpse of Luffy transforming into a dragon. Suki smiled a bit at this. It was great to have Luffy on her side, not that great when she was your enemy, though. But while she wasn't focusing, Garp managed to punch her, sending her flying towards the edge of the cliff. Luckily for her, she managed to hang on to the edge. She gripped it tightly, afraid to fall into the sea. She knew she would most likely die if she fell.
Luffy saw this happen and tried to fly towards the former Admiral, but Akainu stopped her, "Are you trying to get away?" asked Akainu, "You can give up on that. I fight in the name of Absolute Justice and I won't let you get away!"
"Blah, blah, blah, I don't care, you bastard. Now will you let me get to my friend?" asked Luffy impatiently, "and what do you mean by Absolute Justice? You people forced Suki to become a Marine and held her island hostage!"
Akainu ignored her and punched at her. Luffy easily dodged it and sent a bolt of electricity at him. The two started fighting again, evenly matched. Luffy was trying to get to Suki, as she saw Garp nearing her friend. She leaped over him and took to the air, soaring towards Suki. Garp was about to punch her, but Luffy managed to stop her grandfather with her Haki.
"Luffy, did you think it over and decided to become a Marine? We'll make a Marine out of you yet!" exclaimed Garp.
"Never in my life will I be a Marine," answered Luffy, grinning, "I'm just here to save my friend."
The two started fighting, and Suki managed to gather up her strength and climbed back up. She tried to join the battle and ended up facing Akainu, the very man who shattered her life all those years ago.
"Don't you care about your village?" asked Akainu.
"No duh, that's why I'm here to beat you guys up and set me and my island free."
"Not a chance I'll let scum like you defeat us."
"You just did." Suk grinned, as she saw the First Division, even Whitebeard himself had come and joined the battle.
The Admiral looked up and saw the enemy's allies. He scowled, and called to the Marines, "Retreat! We're no match for these pirates!"
"You want to leave?"asked Whitebeard, smiling devilishly, "well, I'll help you with that!"
The Whitebeard Pirates knew what Whitebeard was about to do and quickly rushed towards him, getting away from the Marines. Then, to the Marines' horror, he punched at the ground and cracks appeared. The cliff collasped and down went the Marines, Admirals and Garp, dropping into the sea below.
"SUKI!"
Suki looked around and she saw her family and beside them...
"Kokora! You're all okay!"
Suki ran towards them and she hugged Kokora and her entire family. Everyone was so happy, and they started crying in joy. They were finally free from the Marines and they were all together again.
That night, everyone partied at the Moby Dick. Laughter filled tha air and evyone ate until they could eat no more. At one point, Suki climbed up to the crows nest. She was looking at the stars when Luffy joined her.
"So Suki, what do you plan on doing now? I mean, you're going to get a bounty for sure after this fiasco. And you don't need to worry about the island any more since Pops decided to take this island under our protection."
Suki looked down and answered, "I never really thought of it before; I never thought that we would be free again."
"Well, I have a proposal for you. Why don't you become the first-mate of the newly formed Straw Hat Pirates, captained by none other than me?"
"Sure... wait, WHAT?"
"Yay! I have my first crew member!"
"Wait! I didn't agree with you!"
"Yes you did."
The two continued to argue until eventually Luffy won with a burst of randomness. Suki just sighed and started cracking up. Well, that was unexpected, but now that I'm a pirate with Luffy, I'll be free. She thought. Then she looked back at her new captain, and I'll be on so many adventures and probably be cracking up half the time.
She started to worry about how she would explain to her family and everyone the next morning, but apparently Luffy had took the initiative to tell them already. She told her that everyone was happy to hear that she had found a new friend and a new place to be. At least, that's what Luffy said, and who knew if she was lying. Suki just sighed. In the end, she'll have to tell them herself.
She climbed off the Moby Dick and headed towards one of the places she was most familiar with: Kokora's home. The last time she was there was 7 years ago, but everything still looked the same. She was a little hesitant about knocking on the door, though. She was about to tell her childhood friend that she was leaving the island, most likely for good. She was going to knock when Kokora opened the door.
"Were you going to stay there all day, or were you going to come in?" asked Kokora smiling, as if nothing had happened.
"Of course I was gonna come in! Why would I stay outside all day, especially in this heat?"
They walked inside, chatting about random things, and up to Kokora's room. Kokora knew something was wrong with Suki, and she guessed it was about joining Luffy as a pirate.
Last night, at Suki's home
Kokora had gone home with Suki's parents after the party. She was just about to head back to her own own home, when a girl about her age with a straw hat barged in.
"Hey, are you people Suki's family and friends?" demanded the girl.
"Umm, who in the world are you?" asked Kokora.
"Oh yeah, I forgot to introduce myself." the girl said, scratching her head, "I'm Monkey D. Luffia, call me Luffy, the Second Division Commander of the Whitebeard Pirates, also known as Dragon Bolt Luffy. Last time I checked I had a bounty of 350 million beri. I'm not too sure; it might have gone up."
Everyone looked at Luffy in a mix of fright, confusion and bewilderment They were in fright because, well, Luffy was a freaking pirate with a bounty higher than all the money they've seen. In their lives. Confused of why Luffy would wnt to see them. And bewildered at how in the world did such a young (not to metion brain less) girl have that high a bounty.
"If you're with Whitebeard, are you a messenger?" asked Suki's dad.
"Nope, I need to tell you something." answered Luffy, "just wanted to let you know that Suki will be joining my newly formed pirate crew, the Straw Hat Pirates."
Her words were greeted with silence. They knew that Suki had always wanted to come back to the island, so why become a pirate now, when she had the chance to come back to the island?
Kokora was the most surprised, but now that she thought more about it, her friend's decision started to make some sense. Her friend had been trapped by the Marines for half her life. Being a pirate meant that she would be free to do as she wanted, now that she didn't have the burden of protecting them.
She looked to Suki's family and saw that they started to think the same as her. Kokora started to speak, "Well, we're all right with that, as long as she is happy, we don't mind."
Suki's family nodded in agreement, though sadness clouded their eyes.
Back to the present
"So, did Luffy tell you about me becoming a pirate?" asked Suki nervously.
Kokora nodded, and said, "What are you so nervous about? It's not like we can't be friends still." Kokora saw Suki's eyes widen with surprise, "I mean, you'll still keep contact, right?"
Suki just smiled and nodded madly, "Alright, I'll be going now, then, OK?"
With that she leapt out the window, which of course freaked Kokora out. She looked out and saw Suki running towards the docks waving at her. She wiped away some tears, happy for her friend.
A/N: OK, that was a little long. Sorry about the really messed up battle. Thanks for reading! Please read and review!
