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"Luffy!"

The straw-hat pirates gathered around their fallen captain, concerned. Then they all looked to Zoro. Being the first mate, it was obvious they wanted his guidance.

Zoro took a deep breath, thinking. It had shaken him that his best friend had collapsed, but he wasn't surprised with the amount of life threatening injuries he had sustained. It was a miracle he hadn't collapsed before then. The first priority was to take care of him.

"Chopper, treat him."

Chopper didn't need a second bidding. He was already kneeling next to Luffy. He quickly changed into his human form and carried him toward the cabin. Luffy didn't move; just lay limply in Chopper's arms. He almost looked lifeless.

It hurt the crew to see their captain so disabled. But Sanji quickly stalled their fears.

"Now to take care of this magma bastard. Luffy said for us to win, so we will win. He trusts us to protect him, now let's do it."

Zoro put out an arm to stop Sanji from charging Akainu, who was watching patiently.

Akainu wanted to take his time. He wasn't surprised that Straw-hat had collapsed. He was barely standing on his feet. Now it would take about five minutes to finish off this second rate crew. Maybe he would let Straw-hat wake to see his dead comrades before killing him. That would be fitting.

Zoro shook his head at Sanji.

"No, you won't fight him."

Sanji turned to look at the swordsman in disbelief.

"You better be shitting me Shitty marimo."

Zoro, for once, didn't respond to the insult. He explained.

"You can't fight him unless you wanted your feet melted off. I have a job for you anyway."

Sanji protested.

"Idiot, I want to fight him too."

Zoro glanced toward the cabin.

"I need you to protect Luffy and Chopper. He will most undoubtedly come after them and if we fail, I need you as backup."

Sanji's eyes widened. The shitty marimo had given him an important job, telling him subtly that he trusted him; that he was powerful enough to take on the most important job. He relented.

"Fine, but you better take care of Nami-swan and Robin Chwan."

Zoro rolled his eyes.

"Go, ero cook."

Sanji gritted his teeth and went to stand by the door of the cabin. Zoro glanced around at his nakama, thinking for once. He could use his slashes, Nami has lightening, and Ussop has his ammunition. Franky could use his little toys. Brook could use his ice slashes. Robin wouldn't be able to fight though.

"Robin, go help Sanji."

Robin nodded understandingly.

"Yes, Swordsman san."

She walked over to stand next to Sanji. The Pirates then turned their eyes to stare at Akainu.

Akainu saw the fire, almost as bright as their captain's, glowing in their eyes. Determination and a fierce friendship danced in their eyes. Akainu actually faltered for a moment. If he didn't know any better, he would think these pirates could beat him.

Zoro smirked, even though the aura around him felt like an irrepressible pressure of hatred.

"I honestly feel honored that the fleet admiral himself came to fight us and to be perfectly honest, I am glad I get to pay you back."

Zoro fell into a familiar stance.

"108 pound phoenix."

The slashes sent at Akainu went through him, leaving deep cuts that healed instantly in the lava. Akainu was actually forced back a few paces from the ferocity of the attack. Nami stepped next to Zoro.

"You killed Ace and more importantly, you hurt Luffy!"

She swirled her climatact, sending hot and cool balls into the air.

"Lightning Tempo."

Lightning zipped out of the sky, hitting Akainu and splattering him apart. He quickly reformed.

"Gunpowder star."

The several pellets hit him in the chest, blowing him apart again. Akainu reformed, looking at Ussop with calm interest. Ussop hissed, all fear forgotten.

"We will never forgive you."

Franky immediately went below deck to grab some of his weapons. Zoro ordered quickly.

"He's a devil fruit user. Force him into the ocean."

It was a dirty cheap trick, but if Akainu was as good as Luffy claimed, and he really did defeat Fire Fist Ace, then they would need all the help they could get. He was the fleet admiral for goodness sakes.

Akainu blinked, not at all fazed.

"You think that will work?"

He thrust out his magma like a lance toward Zoro. The swordsman dodged, barely but the lava still grazed his arm. Zoro growled in pain, his arm steaming and red. Nami, Zoro, and Ussop attacked at the same time.

"Black Rope Great Dragon Twister."

"Gust Sword."

"Heavenly Dragon Star."

Akainu braced himself. The wind just went through him and the dragon of lightning just busted him apart again. The slashes lifted him up in the air, swirling him around and slicing him at the same time. Even though he was magma, this attack was pretty effective. Suddenly, he was over the ocean.

"Yes!"

He heard the crew yell in unison. He shook his head at their foolishness. He immediately surged his way back onto the ship, landing easily without a scratch.

"I told you it is pointless."

The straw-hat pirates bared their teeth at him. He crossed his arms. This crew had determination but they couldn't beat him. If Straw-hat wasn't half dead, maybe they had a chance.

"Enough of this, let's end this."

He drew back his arm, letting it ooze into magma. He aimed at Nami this time. She jumped to side and the magma missed her barely. Ussop knelt next to her.

"Nami, you ok?"

Nami nodded.

"I am fine."

"Pitiful."

They both looked up to see another magma fist coming at them. They couldn't dodge in time. Suddenly, a giant metal object blocked their path. They sighed with relief.

"Franky!"

"Iron Pirate, General Franky."

The large robot protected them from the fist. Akainu drew back his lava. These pirates sure had some surprising things.

Robin suddenly yelled.

"Nami."

The navigator looked up at the archeologist. Robin always said something useful. Robin pointed to Akainu.

"What happens when magma cools down?"

Nami looked a little confused, then it dawned on her.

"It turns into rock."

She looked at Akainu. If they cooled him off enough, he could stop moving and become a statue. In theory anyway, but it was something they could use. All they could do is try.

Nami shot cool balls at Akainu and into the sky, making dark clouds.

"Everyone, cool him off."

The cool balls were completely ineffective against his Akainu, his extreme heat warming them before they even got to him. She pointed her climatact toward the sky.

"Rain tempo."

The cool water drenched the fleet admiral, making him sputter. Brook suddenly appeared behind him, sheathing his sword.

"Pastoral Song, Blizzard Slash."

Ice spurted out of Akainu from his head all the way down his body. The fleet admiral didn't even wince as the ice immediately thawed and dripped off him. The water evaporated, leaving him dry. He snorted.

"Pathetic."

He glanced at the cabin, where he knew Straw-hat was getting treated. He should beat these pests around a little before dragging Straw-hat Luffy out and making him watch his precious nakama die one by one.

He needed to completely break his spirit before killing him.

That would be true justice. He started toward the door only to have his way blocked.

"We won't let you through."

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Luffy stared up at his brother in horror. He had his chest punctured by the fist again. Suddenly, the image changed, this time it was Zoro standing there with a hole through his chest.

"No, Ace, Zoro."

Nami was now staring down at him with blank eyes.

"Luffy, help me."

Blood dropped from her mouth. Luffy's eyes widened. This couldn't be happening. One by one, his nakama all took Ace's place in his mind, all of them dying. Luffy gripped his head in his hands and screamed.

"NO, THIS CAN'T HAPPEN. I WON'T LET IT."

He looked up into the sky and howled.

"AKAINU!"

He jerked awake, his blurred vision clearing. He took a deep breath to calm him, wiping his tired and tear filled eyes.

"Thank goodness, a nightmare."

His body was bandaged from head to toe and he could barely move. He was in the infirmary, in the clean white bed. Chopper was nowhere to be seen. Then he remembered. Now was not a time to be lying in bed.

His nakama were fighting Akainu.

If he didn't hurry, his nightmare would become reality.

He slid himself out of bed, wary of his injuries for once. He staggered over to the door. His injuries had taken on an ache instead of their usual fire. He braced himself and opened the door, leaning against the doorframe.

What he saw stopped his heart.

His beloved crew was lying on the deck of the Sunny. They weren't unconscious yet, but they were breathing hard and covered with wounds and burns. Akainu was looking at them without a scratch. He turned toward the door to see Luffy standing there.

"Oh, decided to join us Dragon's son?"