Chapter Eleven
Marineford's Declaration Of War
Yuki and her crew were taught Haki by the Red Haired pirates, but were left to work on it alone. After three weeks, Shanks and his crew pulled out, moving to a different island. They had to keep island-hopping or they would've been discovered by enemies, so after a heartfelt farewell, Shanks and the other left them to continue their training.
A year later...
Yuki and her crew were good enough to challenge one of the four pirate emperors, but they never did. It was just enough for them to be allowed to sail freely upon the seas, enjoying the time spent together.
Many encounters with the marines all over the New World made them strong, but the crew didn't go looking for trouble, surprisingly enough. They did, however, encounter Yuki's grandfather, Vice-Admiral Garp, many more times.
Garp seemed determined to capture his adopted granddaughter before someone else did. He fought them at least once a month, and Yuki got enough combat practice to keep up with his speed. She was more than a match for him by the time that newspaper came out.
"Oi, Yuki! Look at this," Akagane called. She handed the newspaper over to Yuki, who saw the front page headline. It read "Fire Fist" Ace Captured. Yuki went deathly pale. This couldn't be happening.
"Here, I'll read it out loud," Chiame said. "Fire Fist Ace had been hunting down a traitor to the Whitebeard pirates, Marshall D. Teach, also known as Blackbeard. This person, Blackbeard, captured the 2nd Division Commander of the Whitebeard Pirates two days ago, and has become a Shichibukai."
"Wait, I don't want to hear any more!" Yuki shouted.
Chiame continued. "Portgas D. Ace's execution has been scheduled for a week from now, at 3:00 pm. It will take place at Marineford, and many people think the execution is a declaration of war against the Whitebeard pirates."
Yuki was angry. Calm on the outside, but a hurricane of anger on the inside. Careful not to make the other suspicious, she picked up the paper and went to her room. Her crew wasn't fooled by the act, and waited nervously.
"Akagane, set a course for Marineford. We have to get there before the seven days are up. Chiame, you and Asra check the weapons. Everyone else, prepare yourselves. We are going to attack Marine H.Q." Yuki was fuming.
Everyone rushed to carry out the captain's orders. Mizuki didn't have anything to do, so she just stood next to her stressed out friend, waiting to see if she needed help.
"Mizuki," Yuki said.
"Yes?" Mizuki was nervous. What would Yuki ask her to do?
"Can you plan a funeral?"
Mizuki was scared. What did Yuki plan on doing? "Why?"
"In case the worst happens, I want it to be fun. Not a gloomy occasion. Maybe a pillow fight, or some delicious food. Fun music, too. Nothing sad, people are forbidden to wear black unless absolutely necessary. Not that I'm planning on dying! I'm still way too young to die, and besides, I can probably defeat an admiral by now," Yuki replied.
"Geez, you scared me. I thought you were planning on dying. Don't do that to me, or I might just take you seriously," Mizuki said. Yuki smiled mischievously.
Full of relief, she went off to do as Yuki asked. It wasn't one of her plans she wanted to carry out. Happiness forced its way back into the crew, and everyone was feeling confident that they could save Ace.