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Marco landed next to Pops, his wings and legs dematerialized. Whitebeard shot him a cheeky grin, "you just missed her. Look over there." Marco followed Pop's line of sight. He smiled when he saw Red, Kid, and Dagger running towards them. They all looked shocked for some reason. As if they have seen a ghost.
"Look up!" Red pointed to the sky. A massive shadow covered her body, forcing Marco to pay attention. Above him was a marine ship with people falling from it. You could hear screams coming from it.
"I'MMMMMMMM
COMINGGGGGGGG
REDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD!"
"Is that Luffy, yoi?" Pops watched as the boat crashed down, right next to the Moby Dick. Red, Dagger, and Kid hopped onto the ship. "There is no doubt about it, that was Luffy." Red muttered. She minimized her weapon and scrambled towards the side of the crash. "LUFFY!" she shouted with a face full of fear. He has to be ok… please be ok.
Rubble muffled and moved as a certain rubber man jumped free. He looked around for the familiar voice, she has to be here. His head whipped to each direction until his round eyes caught the woman he was looking for. "Red! I have come to save you!" Red gripped her palm, her eyes piled with tears of relief and anger. "Damnit jackass! Don't ever do something so reckless again!" Dagger and Kid smiled at their sister. Even with the tears, her grin still shined.
"Luffy nooo!" Garp called, his hands stuffed into his gray hair.
A tick mark appeared on Sengoku's forehead, "damnit Garp!"
Luffy bounced onto the Moby Dick with a grin, "looks like I don't have to save you!" he giggled. Red wrapped her arms around her brother, "you don't." Suddenly, a shadow casted over Whitebeard's back. In the blink of an eye, you see Crocodile trying to strike Whitebeard and Luffy blocking it. "What are you doing Strawhat, this is the only reason I helped you." Crocodile snorted. Marco appeared behind the man, "looks like it runs in the family Pops." Marco informed, referring to the brat. "He saved you from a brutal death, Croco. Be grateful." Another snort came from the ex Warlord when he heard Red's voice.
He turned to face her, biting the cigar in his mouth a little harder. "Looks like you aren't dead." Another figure loomed over the ship, Red smiled when she saw it was Jinbe. "Red…" He muttered in relief. "You had me so worried, I thought you gave up." Red shook her head, "I'm sorry for worrying you Jinbe, please forgive me."
Whitebeard raised a brow, "It's nice to see you Jinbe, I didn't think you'd be here. How did you get here anyways?"
This question was answered by Dagger, "Luffy pulled the impossible and broke in and out of Impel Down. Along with him were Croco, Jinbe, and some other pirates."
"You forgot about us as well!" Ivan's voice made Red's grin grow. "You're here too!" Ivan spun in the air before landing on top of the Moby Dick with a fabulous pose. Red's lip quivered; she hasn't seen him in so long. "Red!" Ivan wrapped his hands around the woman and picked her up into a hug. Marco glared at the man hugging his lover, Ivan sensed this and put down the woman. "Listen Marco boy, can you tone it down with the death staring hun? I'm trying to reunite with Red over here." The first commander's cheeks pinkened from the statement. Red turned to face the blonde, her cheeks were just as pink as his.
She took a step closer to the blonde, "M-marco?" Her bangs hung low over her dark eyes. It shielded the emotions she was feeling, some of it at least. Her teeth attached to her pale lips, and her cheeks were still visible. The redhead stopped in front of the blonde, he was a head taller than her. Red would be lying if she said she wasn't intimidated. Her head picked up to meet Marco's gaze. Crimson clashed with sapphire. The blonde's eyes grew wide from the desire displaying in the redhead. His breathing hitched when Red tugged on his hand and intertwined their fingers. All eyes were on them, but even so, Red did not falter. "I-I want you to...um...kiss me?" The blonde's shocked expression turned into a smug one. "What was that, yoi?"
Red pulled on Marco's shirt tighter, "kiss me Marco." The blonde tilted her chin up with a smile. "Gladly." Her soft lips pressed against his rough ones. It was sweet and innocent; they wanted the feel of each other. After so long of being separated, Marco wanted nothing more than to kiss her like this repeatedly. His longing for her made his arm wrap around her subconsciously for a better angle. The woman complied and shifted closer to him. Her other hand went around his neck and up to feel his soft hair. It's not a pineapple at all. She determined. Her fingers slid effortlessly through his silk locks. All the while deepening the kiss. Marco parted his teeth and let his tongue lick her lips for acceptance. She opened at a slow rate, she doesn't want something so amazing to end. Even in her mouth, Marco's tongue felt wet and warm. His tongue danced with hers, trying to tame it for dominance. When Red backed off, Marco explored every inch of her mouth. He couldn't get enough, she tasted so sweet and her mouth was intoxicating.
They parted for air. Marco's eyes were open to take in the sight of the beauty next to him. Red had her eyes closed as she breathed heavily. "Red, yoi." The blonde's hand removed from her waist to touch her flaring cheek. Her eyes opened from the gentle touch, "yes?" His hand tightened around hers and his blue eyes flickered.
"I love you." His voice was as gentle as his touch. Red can't believe that she had to go to prison to say these words. "I love you too." How could she not? Not only has he saved her many times, he had also burned away her burdens. He gave her the will to live again, and that is something Red will cherish forever. She has everything she has ever wanted… that's not true. She had never thought of anything as perfect as this. Her crew. Her lover. Her friends. Her family. Dagger. Yes, even after all this time the twisted brother still holds a place in her heart. And to be honest, he always will.
Well… sometimes. "Excuse me, yes, hello there. We have a war to finish… you know, if that's ok with you." Dagger appeared next to Red and draped his arm around his sister's shoulder. His grin and cheery voice made Red's brow twitch. "Dagger! Go finish it yourself! You are the one that started it after all!" Red growled at her older brother, but it didn't affect him. He placed his other hand over his mouth and let out a 'surprised' "me?!" in response. "I'm appalled! I don't think we want to be pulling the blame game here missy." Dagger waved his finger in front of his sister's face. I swear he is just like mom. "I mean, he is right Red. If you weren't so damn stubborn, we wouldn't be in this mess." Kid added with an irritated voice. Red's eyebrow twitched more from her twin's claim. "Shut up hothead." Red muttered, but Kid heard. He growled at his older twin. "What did you say Dem Dem?"
Both twins began to bicker, throwing childish teases along the way.
"You look stupid with your hair like that Kiddo!"
"You look like a succubus with your outfit like that!" Red turned beet red. He was not wrong, her jumpsuit was in tatters. It ended at her upper thigh, and the top part was off. Not to mention the fact she looked like a devil with her tail, horns, sharp teeth, and pointed ears. "Devil's punishment!" The sister trapped her brother's head between her legs and started to strangle him. Luffy chuckled at the sight, while Jinbe, Whitebeard, Marco, and Ivan sweat dropped. Dagger paced around the twins and studied the position. "You know Red, if you add more pressure to your left leg, it will have more effect." Dagger commented with a stroke of his chin. What a weird family!
Two figures hopped onto the deck, it was Izo and Thatch. "Oi! Red! Stop that! We have a war to finish because of you!" Red released her hold and shivered beneath Izo's gaze. Four veins were popping out of his head, Fuck! Fuck! I'm screwed! "Look Izo, I'm sorry-"
"Sorry! Do you think saying sorry will erase the stress you gave me! Huh Missy!" Izo was beyond furious. The man did something unexpected. Instead of pulling the woman's cheeks or shaking her, he did something far worse. The long-haired man grabbed the redhead's tail and began to pull it. "Ah! Izo! That really hurts! Stop it!" This is so much worse than the shaking! Why didn't he just do the shaking! Thatch walked up to Izo and grabbed his hand, "come on Izo, you can punish her later." Izo took one look into Thatch's honey eyes and gave up. He let go of the tail and let out an angry sigh, "You will be cleaning the whole ship when this shit is over! AND NO NAPS FOR A THREE WEEKS!"
Even Marco shivered from Izo's tone. At this rate, Izo might kill Red. "Izo, you should relax a little more. It-"
Izo glared at his first commander, "Shut up Marco, or your next." His malicious stare and venomous tone made Marco take a step back. He's so scary… the sixteenth commander relaxed when he felt soft lips peck his pale cheek. His face flushed when he turned to see Thatch smiling at him. "Thatch, I told you that we'd tell them later." He muttered with his hand rubbing his cheek. Red's eyes grew wide, "YOU GUYS ARE DATING!" Thatch giggled, "yes."
Red was about to ask a cluster of questions, but Izo waved his finger in her face. "We can do an interrogation AFTER the war." Red pouted.
Whitebeard raised his brow at the approaching redhead. Dagger's eyes shifted past the giant man and onto the horizon behind him. "What is it?" The redhead looked up to the emperor with a worried look. "You feel it too? You are a lot like your father." Whitebeard sighed.
"Sengoku is making his ships surround us. If you wouldn't mind, I have a plan." Whitebeard gave the boy a grin. "Whatever you say, Shanks jr." Whitebeard's grin grew when he saw Dagger blush from the nickname. The boy turned away and covered his blush with his gloved hand. Damnit, I hate when people call me that. "Red, I want you to smell how many ships are coming towards us. Kid discard the metal on your arm. Fourth commander, sixteenth commander. When you go back onto the battlefield. Tell your subunits to attack the right-side ships when they come into view. First commander, Ivan, and Jinbe, I want you up front, us getting this far is a miracle, let's let it last. Come back once all the ships are cleared. Luffy, you need to tell this to Ace. Go!" All them scattered.
Red stepped towards her brother, "36, 12 on each side and 12 behind." Dagger bit his lip from the news. He closed his eyes and tried to picture their formation. "Alright, Red, can you narrow your scent to look for a specific person?" Dagger is aware of all Red's allies. Including her contacts with the Revolutionary army. He better be here. Red nodded, "but I have to be close to them." Dagger exhaled, then this should go as planned. I didn't just sit around and do nothing on Whitebeard's ship, I made a few calls. "I want you to look out for Sabo's scent. Him and Koala should be arriving soon."
"How-w did you call them?"
"Your Den Den, I still had it. Plus, I am a part of the Revolutionary army." Whitebeard watched Red's eyes grow wide. That was exactly how he felt when he was told on his ship. Dagger is a spy for the Revolutionary Army. He joined over a decade ago. The only people who were aware of this before were Dragon, Sabo, and Shanks.
The eldest brother took off his shirt and showed off the two tattoos that laid on his back. One was a diamond shaped tattoo with the words 'fiery red'. The other was the symbol belonging to the army.
"B-but why didn't you tell me? Dagger, a-all these year-rs…" Red trailed off. She didn't know what to say. Dagger is a Revolutionary? Does this mean I've hated him for no reason all these years? He gave me these scars, but he was trying to save me. I-I don't-
Dagger sighed, "right now is not the time. I will explain everything later. You too Kid." The twin sister turned around to see her younger brother in the same state. "Red, turn your weapon into another shape. My plan is for you to make it as big as possible and throw it at all the ships. Once in the air, Kid can control what it hits and make it come back again… I'm sorry. For keeping the secret. But I do not blame you for your hatred. No matter what I will always love you."
Kid and Red wanted nothing more than to say the same. We love you too, big brother. But, they both decided to hold off such things until the war was over. To think, all this happened because of a storm over ten years ago.
The charm glowed once Red's hand covered it. Her normal scythe popped into her hand. She closed her eyes and concentrated on her weapon until it started to change shape. "Crimson executioner." She muttered. Both sides of her weapon sprouted multiple blades, in the middle was free space for her hand. She lifted the weapon in the air and began to increase its size. Sweat dripped down her face, this took a lot more energy than I thought it would. Double, triple, quadruple, not enough. Kid did the same, focusing his devil fruit onto his hands. Controlling something as massive as this will take a lot of my power. The female twin's nose scrunched, "I smell Sabo." Dagger didn't reply. He took out the Den Den to make the call.
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On the battlefield
Ace took in as much air in his lungs as possible. The sweat accumulating on his body vanished as he turned into fire to block the ice attack. "Fire Fist!" The brunette yelled and burned the ice shards to a crisp. Blood dripped down his side from failing to block an earlier attack. He gripped the side with a wince. "Hang in there Ace!" Jozu shouted.
Jozu kept his eyes on the other admiral. His gaze shifted to Rakuyo as he covered his spiked flail in Haki. The snake like weapon floated in the air and sprouted a wicked smile. The weapon ate a fruit called the Jack-Jack fruit. Meaning it can float in the air, breathe fire, and be used for mid ranged attacks. Vista gripped his swords tight, "He will be fine, I can sense Marco, Izo, Thatch, and Jinbe approaching. Along with some other allies."
Marco sored through the skies at full speed, carrying Izo on his back. The man shot marines on the ground as they flew past them. Izo has some of the best eyes in the New World. Only one man has better, and that would be Yasopp of the Red-Haired Pirates. His eyes are sharp, and his observation Haki is better than Marco's. "Izo, I'm going to land next to Ace, yoi. Try to keep Aokiji busy while I heal him. Thatch is coming to back you up." The sharpshooter nodded.
When they both landed on the ground, Izo did as told. He used Ryuuou armament Haki along with his bullets to apply damage. Aokiji was forced to dodge. "I see, is that the armament Haki? Ryuuou I believe." Ryuuou is a different type of armament Haki used in Wano. It coats Izo's bullets in Haki and enables him to cause damage to Logia users. There is also a more advanced version of this called Advanced Ryuuou. But Izo only uses it for emergencies. It requires a lot of energy to maintain. "Glad you noticed." Izo responded.
Thatch zoomed past Izo and lunged at Aokiji. The woman's best fighting style is hand to hand combat. Her Armament Haki is incredible, along with her speed. She is very versatile in many areas. Her fist coated in Byogou Haki, a type of hardening. Aokiji blocked the attack but slid back a couple of inches from the impact. Dealing with four commanders will be a little tough, god that red haired woman. I should've known something like this would happen.
"How did it go?" Ace asked the man healing his wound.
Marco nodded, "good so far, yoi. There are little casualties and Red isn't hurt. We are going to esca-"
"I don't care about that! How was the kiss!? You guys did kiss right!?" Ace's eyes shimmered at Marco.
The first commander gave a nervous grin, "yeah, we did, yoi."
Ace through his hands into the air as a cheer but winced right after. Marco chuckled at his friend's childish behavior. Let's hope things continue going well.
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