"You've been uncharacteristically quiet Fukurou. Something on your mind", Serenity asked.

Fukurou was in the middle of reading up on recent events involving both the archipelago and impel down. From what he could tell, one of the nobles had been attacked. This had Straw Hat written all over it. "He couldn't have been THAT stupid, could he?"

"What are you reading?"

"Someone attacked a Tenryuubito. That's a good way to raise hell for yourself. I also heard the supernovas were there too, but that's not important.

"I'll admit it pretty big news, but I'm not surprised. Way too much stuff has been going on as of recent. This Straw hat boy broke into impel down, right? That wasn't exactly smart of him. I mean most people try to break OUT of impel down. But of course, from my grape vine, I heard that it was to save Ace."

"Ace? Oh, wait he's that whitebeard pirate, isn't he?" He also has a logia devil fruit just like you. His execution is supposed to be in a matter of hours."

"That might be why the library is so empty today. Everyone's trying to watch it... almost like it's supposed to be some sort of answer. Killing him isn't going to answer anything. It may even just make things worst", Serenity said. She had her hand on her chin and slouching indicating she was bored. She read way too many book already in the time she's been here. At this point, she had nothing better to do than to help Fukurou research this whole "leverage" thing.

"Its probably more of a statement. Using him as an example. Cant say 'we've' ever done something like that." Fukurou was still concentrating on reading. The other day, he had gotten a message from Kalifa and Kumadori of their encounters with someone they can only assume were silencers. Unfortunately, he could not find any other information on them other than what Serenity told him. "They're locked tight on this one. I haven't been able to find anymore dirt. Are you sure there's nothing else you can tell me?" Serenity continued to stay silent, staring off into the distance. It may have been her way of refusing to answer. "Your right...I shouldn't get you involved any more than you already..."

Their solely focused on you guys. Remember when I said their good at their jobs cause they're watching you? Its exactly that. Their deadly because they know exactly how to take down their opponent. What I'm getting at is that trying to beat them may not be YOUR best focus."

"So we cant run from them, and we cant fight them...we're just going in circles! You've already told me that and I still cant believe it. How can they be unbeatable?

"I never said they were unbeatable... Though when it comes to fight or flight, your best bet in the end will be flight. You just might be blessed enough to get away, depending on the situation. I will say this...I'm not as confident as I used to be, but I'm almost sure this will work out for you and your friends... especially if you all have the right motivation.

Fukurou listened to her words, but he didn't really think they would help him in any way. She was trying to give him some sort of assurance, but still it didn't set him at ease. "Either way This is getting way too close for comfort. As much as I hate running, we may have to leave soon Serenity. I talked with my comrades, and we decided we can't take any chances. We have to take down Spandam before something happens...otherwise it would seem like he won."

"Thats a real shame. It was really nice having you here you know. I've never seen someone who can organize books like you do. I'm sorry I couldn't be as much help as you needed."

"The warning you gave was plenty good. Besides, now that I think about it, no amount of dirt probably would have helped anyways. I wouldn't have gotten a chance to use it anyways, right?" The library door opened, allowing a tall man to come in. "Oh, welcome to the Zero library!"

The man didn't say anything. He had a very cowboy like appearance. A brown leather vest, boots with spurs, and even a wide hat. He had black glasses on, and a thick goatee. He continued walking towards the counter. "Pardon me, is there something in particular your looking for", Serenity asked.

"Serenity, it would be in your best interest to take your break now", the man said. His voice was deep, but he spoke calmly.

"A friend of yours Serenity", Fukurou asked.

"I'm afraid I don't know him. Have we met before", Serenity asked.

"Not really, but that's of no importance. I'm here to talk to Fukurou."

"I don know you either", fukurou replied. Both of them stood puzzled, until it hit them both at the same time

"Wait a minute...are...you...", Fukurou began to ask.

"Whatever your probably thinking...yes. To put it bluntly, your time is up and I'm bored of tailing you. Not surprising since this IS a library."

"Attacking in broad daylight? That's not something I expected you to do. It was at night for Benson", Serenity said. She harbored an angered look."

"Benson? Oh, that's right. I remember Benson. He was the one I got rid of years ago, right? One of your comrades", he said as he lifted his glasses. Sure enough, he also had those eyes.

"Wait! He was the one who killed your teammate?" This was clearly some sort of irony. Perhaps it was intentional. Whether or not it was intended to spook Serenity wasn't apparent, but he was definitely here for Fukurou. "Serenity do as he says. I thought I'd have enough time to get away, but it looks like I'll have to fight now. Listen to me...I want you to go and find the others and tell them to go while they still have the chance."

"I wouldn't bother. The others should be moving in on them right about now anyways. I'm sure you were already informed, that there's no escape", he said as he looked at Serenity. "Luckily for her she probably didn't tell you much else...not that there IS much else. Now if we're all done here I'fd like to get on with..."

"Wait! There's something I want to know first! Who sent you", Fukurou asked.

"I doubt he'll actually talk, Fukurou. I told you, it could LITERALLY be the anyone." Fukurou wanted so badly to believe that it wasn't Lucci or Kaku after their hides, but truth be told, the evidence of it being them was pretty heavy. Not even the government could have known that they were on Zero island unless someone told them.

"She's right. WE don't even know who sent us. We only received the order from the higher ups. I will say this though...your crimes have piled up enough for them to even dispatch us. I mean, initiating a buster call, failing to assassinate a group of pirates, fleeing from justice, and injuring fellow government officials attempting to bring you to said justice; which might I add is an obstruction of duty...Its a wonder they didn't send us out sooner", the tall man said.

"We did NOT initiate the buster call. That was all Spandam! He lied to you", Fukurous shouted back.

"Even if that's true, that's still three out of four. Have you an excuse for the other three?

"Well, no, but..." he didn't know what else to say. Despite the fact that it was a chain reaction of horror that plagued the group, they really did do all those things he said. They lost to the straw hats, they fled from their supposed punishment, and they defended themselves from marines and resisted arrest. By definition, collectively they've all done things throughout their lives that would have them seen as the ultimate criminals...at least to those outside the govt. After they lost their status on the pecking order it all piled up to become reasons they were to be found and killed.

"I certainly hope you didn't think I killed Benson for 'just leaving cipher pole', Serenity. I mean once you throw away your status, your throw away your immunity. As simple as that." Serenity was safe because she retired after so long. The others fled, and therefore lost everything they had. "To think this all could have been avoided if you had just come along quietly, but now is too late.

"Well...if that's how its going to be, I'll just have to fight for my life."

Serenity looked over at him with a confused expression. "I told you your best option would be to..."

"Sorry Serenity. If I had more time, I would have grabbed the others and escaped, but now, its not possible. Now, please, go and tell my friends to get off this island right now, before its tool late.

The man simply shook his head. "I already told you, its pointless. Like I said, it would be a huge waste of time. Not only that, but she would be obstructing Justice if she interfered. She wouldn't want to throw her life away, now would she?

Serenity stepped forward. "Throw my life away? Your awfully confident for someone who's barely half my age. Fukurou, I wont tell your friends anything, and you know why that is?

"Serenity, what...", Fukurou began to ask.

"Because you're your going to get to tell them yourself. I'll be the one to handle this clod!"