SailorStar9: After getting Chapter 48 out, this is Chapter 49 of this fic. For everyone who put this fic on your favorited and followed lists and/or story alerts, thank you, but remember everyone, a lot of authors, myself included, sustain on readers' reviews.

Pairings: Ace/Sasha, familial Luffy/Sasha, patriotic Law/Sasha

Disclaimers: One Piece belongs to Oda Eiichirō-sensei. Me, on the other hand, own absolutely nothing, except my OC.

Chapter 49: Arc 4: Vivi's Fateful Decision!

With Sasha effectively subduing Mr. 2, Carue plucked Vivi onto his back and made a beeline for the stairs towards the palace, the rebel army had already made its way into the inroads of the capitol after ditching their transports.

A nudge from her duck's beak caused Sasha to turn to her yellow ride. Giving the duck an acknowledging nod and casting a glare at immobile Mr. 2, Sasha climbed onto her duck and the two took off after Vivi and Carue.

"You're not getting away!" Mr. 2 swore, getting to his feet, his legs still wobbling under the pressure Sasha put him under. "Swan Dash!" he sped towards the two girls.

"We're too late." Sasha breathed, catching up with Vivi, the two girls watched as the fighting carried on.

"Carue, can you get through the battlefield?" Vivi pleaded. "We can't find Kohza in all of this confusion, so we'll get to the palace, to find Chaka." "Before the rebel army reaches the center of the city."

"I caught up to you!" Mr. 2 sang.

"Darn, a stray bullet!" Sasha cursed, a fired bullet was shot between Carue and the duck she was riding on and forcing both ducks to dodge the bullet's path. "Now!" she barked, he eyes spotting a clear path instantly.

"It's no use!" Mr. 2 continued his chase.

Two headbutts from the two ducks with Sanji threw Mr. 2 to the ground.

"Nice timing, Sanji." Sasha grinned.

"You guys can stand down." Sanji instructed the two ducks with him. "You have a rebellion to stop, right, Vivi-chan? I'll take care of him."

With Sanji taking over the fight, the two girls hurried on.

"It's the Super Spot-Billed Duck Squad!" one of the royal soldiers guarding a nearby bunker reported, spotting the two ducks. "It's Princess Vivi! Let them through!"

"Where is my father?" Vivi pressed, alighting from Carue. "Where is he now?"

"The thing is..." the soldier cast a side look.

"In that case, take us to where Chaka is." Vivi ordered. "There's something I want him to do."

"The Princess has come back!" one of the royal guards in the palace relayed the message.

"Are you insane, Vivi-sama?" Chaka was shocked at Vivi's request. "If we did that..."

"If we did that, what?" Vivi challenged. "This land would be finished? It wouldn't, would it? This place isn't Alabasta, after all. The Kingdom of Alabasta is the people who are hurting each other now! It's because of them that this place first became a country. If we can stop this war, then that's good enough! Please! If we can draw everyone's eyes over here for a few seconds, then I will come up with something from there. I swear, I will! Destroy... this palace!"

"What are you saying, Princess?" the surrounding guards were stunned. "This palace has a 4000 year history! Please don't go through with this foolish idea, Vivi-sama! Chaka-sama, don't let your judgment go astray! The king is no present. We cannot allow you to do this on your own!"

"I shall do as you say!" Chaka knelt before Vivi, accepting his orders.

SailorStar9: Any OOC-nes is regretted. *Sighs* Don't you just hate plot bunnies sometimes? Reviews are much appreciated.