Chapter 13

I'M BACK, AND I'VE FINALLY GRADUATED! Sorry it's been so long since I've last updated but, what can you do.

Ok so there have been two main questions I have been asked in the review, a) why couldn't ace put out the fire, and b) what do I mean by, "I must not haze the newbie's"

a) Ace couldn't put out the fire just cause that's how I interpreted his (and most other logia's) power. They can create it, turn into it, and control it (sort of) but they can't really stop what they've started. It's mainly because I have never seen Ace put out fire. Whether it's because he can't, or because he really doesn't care.

b) "Hazing - Usually part of initiations into a group of some sort. Commonly done by pouring nasty food over people, making them do humiliating things, and other ways." – that's taken from the urban dictionary.

Feel free to ask me any more questions either through PM's or reviews!

I do not own One Piece, it's Oda-sensei's, but I do own the OC's such as Marty, Beth and Charlene (and Rory and Martha and Rose and Silver Jack and POLO)

Thank you to everybody who has reviewed, keep them coming! XX

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"Ace," warned Marco, "Repeat after me, I must not haze the newbies, I must not haze the newbies, I must not haze the newbies."

"But why," Ace protested, "If we just stuck them in a room with those girls for an hour it would be more than proof of their worth."

"If they survived, which I highly doubt they would," Marco said seriously, "on top of that there is a high chance of them damaging the ship if left alone with someone who can't handle it."

"… You mean left alone with someone who can't handle it like Polo?" Thatch interjected, Marco hesitated, then shook his head.

"No, that's different, he just has to show them here," Marco said decidedly, Ace glanced at him out of the corner of his eye.

"Why do you sound like you're trying to convince yourself of that?"

"Polo just has to lead them here," Marco insisted, "What could possibly go wro-!" The ship pitched sideways and pirates everywhere where thrown off their benches. There was swearing coming from the kitchen as cooks spilled hot food over one another and screaming coming from the Nurses dining room.

"WERE UNDER ATTACK!" screamed one crew mate as the ship jerked again.

"SEA KING!" another suggested

"TIDAL WAVE!"

"IT'S THOSE BLOODY GIRLS AGAIN!"

Marco groaned as he wiped food from his face, glancing sideways he saw Ace flat on his back, covered in food with his eyes concealed behind his hands. He was sliding around slightly as the ship continued to toss around.

"… Ace what the hell are you doing?" Thatch asked sounding slightly annoyed.

"If I can't see it, it isn't happening," Ace replied without moving his hands. Marco watched Thatch and Jozu exchange an understanding glance.

"… How's that working for you," Marco asked as the ship bucked and everything became weightless for a few seconds.

"… I blame you."

"Me!?" Marco asked confused, "How is this my fault?!"

"You said it would be okay for Polo to get them here."

"You were the one who thought it would be a sensible hazing to use on new crewmates!"

"We've failed our own initiation."

"You know what! This is your fault for letting them out of the freaking cage!" Marco said crossly, booting Ace in the side as Head Chef Pinnako stuck his head out through the kitchen door. The large man caught sight of the two commanders through the chaos.

"Marco! Ace!" Ace finally moved his hands and bent his head back to look up at the cook, "You either figure out a way to control your bloody girlfriends or I'll cut off your soft spots and use your fat to grease my pans!" The cook roared hurling a pan at Ace which missed due the lurching of the ship.

"Would knocking her out help?" Silver jack asked curiously as the pan flew past to hit Rory who went out like a light.

"I can do that!" Ace said getting to his feet.

"But the problem is we have to find Marty before we can knock her out," Marco said as Ace staggered towards him.

"What! I didn't do this!" Objected a voice behind them, Marco spun around to see Polo, followed by the three girls making their way through the bedlam of flying food and bodies.

"You didn't?" Ace sounded astonished.

"Oh thank kami," Marco sighed in relief as the ship shuddered violently and Charlene screamed.

"How are you thankful!" she screeched, pitching sideways, she tried to grab onto Beth who chose that moment to step backwards out of the way. Charlene slammed into Polo and they both toppled over.

"You did that on purpose," Marty muttered out of the corner of her mouth.

"HOW DARE YOU, MY FATHER IS THE MAYOR OF BILLION'S COVE! YOU SHOULD BE HONOURED TO CATCH ME!"

"Yup."

"and that makes thirty-two."

"Jack," Marco yelled grabbing hold of Ace's arm, "look after the girls," Marco began dragging Ace after him as he ran towards the exit following the other commanders. Marty watched them go and could have sworn she heard Ace say.

"Maybe I should knock her out just to be sure."

"What about me!" Polo said worriedly, Marty stared at him for a few seconds before laughing.

"What are you laughing at!" Polo demanded.

"I'm sorry, you're right," Marty said as the ship rocked, "It isn't fair."

"Exactly!"

"I've had enough now I want my share."

"Wait…what?"

"Can't you see?"

"Marty what in blazes are you on about?" Screamed Cake.

"I wanna live," Beth raised an eyebrow sensing a joke she didn't understand.

"So do I, and you're not really helping with that!" Cake screeched as the ship pitched sideways.

"You just take more than you give," Cake looked insulted.

"Speaking of which, why is Rory out cold?" Beth asked changing the subject before the blonde girl had an aneurism. Silver Jack stared at Marty who looked to be in pain from holding in laughter. Then the door slammed open and a worried looking crew member ran in.

"CYCLONE!" The man screamed at the top of his lungs, but only a few people heard him over the din.

Marty glanced sideways at Beth as Cake screamed helpfully.

"I'll probably just make it worse," Marty said quietly.

"Better to try and fail then never try at all."

"You actually believe that?"

"Nope." Marty frowned as though considering this, and then ran towards the still open door, Beth watched her go for a second before turning to Jack.

"Can you stay here with Cake?" Beth asked politely, her tone at odds with the havoc ensuing around them. Jack grinned at her.

"Absolutely not, I have orders," Jack grabbed Cake by her collar and swung her, protesting, over his shoulder, "Which means I'll be coming too."

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Ace stared.

"How in blazes did it get this bad without us knowing?" He demanded. The head navigator flinched, slightly cowed by the assembly of the top five commanders.

"It's the grand line," the man protested, "Storms are known to come out of nowhere."

"Can we avoid it?" Marco asked as the wind and tide pulled them ever closer. The navigator shook his head despairingly.

"Where's Pop?" Thatch asked.

"Sleeping," Jozu hummed quietly, barely audible over the wind.

"Still?" Marco sighed.

"Wow, I didn't know cyclones could get that big," Said Marty, gawking at the storm.

"…" She didn't, Ace thought turning around slowly to see Marty walking across the deck towards them, fighting to not get blown away by the wind.

"WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE!?" yelled Marco in disbelief as the ship lurched to the side. Marty stumbled slightly and Marco was able to see Silver Jack following her out the door with Charlene over his shoulder and Beth close behind him.

"I thought I might be able to help!" Marty said as she reached them. Ace stared at the girl in disbelief, her hair was whipping violently around her face and she had one hand holding down her straw hat to keep it from flying away.

"You can barely stand upright, how could you be of any help?" Ace yelled over the wind. Marty ignored him turning to Beth as she and the others reached the commanders.

"What do you think? I could try to push the boat back with a tidal wave!"

"Would you actually be able to do that?" Vista asked, struggling for his voice to be heard over the wind. Marty glanced at him and shrugged.

"I can try," She said unknowingly echoing Beth's words.

"Can you change the direction of the wind as well?" Beth yelled, "Just bending the tide might not be enough to get us away." Marty thought for a moment then nodded.

"I'll try," She said again turning to face the cyclone, "but I'm gonna have to get closer." Ace grabbed her shoulder spinning her to face him.

"You're kidding yourself," He yelled, "You barely have any control over your abilities." Marty met his eyes.

"I usually overdo it right?" She looked towards the storm, "That may not be a bad thing in this situation."

"Pull the wind in the same direction as the tide!" Beth called grabbing onto Silver Jacks arm as the wind picked up. The only thing that stopped Marty being blown over was Ace's hand on her shoulder. Marco studied the girl as the wind slackened slightly.

"Alright," Marco said drawing eyes to him, "Do the best you can, THE REST OF YOU, HANDS TO YOUR LINES, WE'RE BRINING HER ROUND!" Marty nodded shaking of Ace's hand she began making her way to the front of the ship. Ace watched for a few seconds as the wind and waves tossed the boat making Marty stagger.

"Blasted woman," Ace spat out, scowling, he took off after her. Marco grinned slightly turning to Beth and Jack.

"You guy's should head below deck so you don't get washed overboard," He yelled, but Beth shook her head, her eyes on her friend retreating back.

"We'll be fine!" Jack yelled hoisting Charlene more securely onto his shoulder, then paused and glance down at her, "Oh… She's fainted." Beth grinned unsurprised.

"I knew there was a reason for all this blessed silence," She yelled, fighting to be heard above the howling wind.

Marty fell as she reached the bow, slipping on the deck made wet from the rain. She went to push herself up when she felt a hand grip her arm. Her head snapped up to see a very annoyed looking Ace, who pulled her to her feet with a jerk.

"…So what now Purple?" Marty grinned at Ace taking him by surprise.

"Some teacher you are." Ace raised an eyebrow.

"I'm a big believer in teaching through experience," Marty laughed, but was cut off as the wind pushed her backwards again. Ace rolled his eyes as he steadied her, "get a grip why don't you." Marty just laughed again, Ace sighed. He loosened his hold on Marty's arm dropping his hand down to grip her hand instead.

"Come on you," he said tiredly dragging her towards the bow and closer to the cyclone. Marty let go of Ace's hand to grip the railing, pulling of her hat she shoved it towards him.

"Look after that!" Ace gave her a sarcastic look which she ignored. She planted her feet as firmly as she could and let go of the railing. She stretched her arms out towards the cyclone closing her hands into fists.

"Yaosu yaosu," Marty said pulling both arms back towards her then turning slightly to push them out behind her, "Bend!" she snapped her hands open. Come on, come on.

Ace watched as the girl repeat the same pulling and pushing motion over and over again, all the while chanting under her breath. The boat slowly came to a halt then began to shudder and turn as wave after wave slammed into its hull and the wind began blowing back into their faces. Marty and Ace were both soaking wet from the sea spray and rain. Marty hair was sticking to her forehead and face, but she ignored it, turning as the boat turned to keep the cyclone directly in front of her.

"Alright Purple!" Ace cheered as the ship began to pull away from the storm and the wind and rain began to soften. Marty didn't answer, instead choosing to keep up her chant.

Marty suddenly began to feel very tired. Just a little further, Marty thought as the ship pulled away from the storm. The shudders and jerks plaguing the ship began to slow, changing back into its normal rhythmic rocking. Marty could almost feel the storms grip on the ship loosening till it finally disappeared altogether. Her arms dropped to her sides as the sails caught a natural wind current. Marty swayed slightly as a wave of fatigue hit her.

"I can't believe you pulled that off," Ace said cheerfully, walking toward her, "you didn't even set anything on fire…Purple? WHOA," Ace lunged forward as Marty collapsed, managing to catch her before she hit the ground.

Beth saw Marty collapse, she ran towards her friend dodging through the pirates still attempting to tie down the sails, Marco and Jack following behind her at a slower pace.

"Is she alright?" Beth asked as she skidded to a stop in front of Ace. Ace grinned, adjusting his grip as he picked the girl up, surprising himself slightly at how light she was.

"She's fine… I think," Ace said cheerfully then studied Marty's face, "she's breathing," he added helpfully.

"Marty's probably just exhausted," said Jack calmly as he reached them.

"Well that's two down, one to go," Marco said glancing at Charlene who chose that moment to stir and open her eyes. She started, and the realising where she was attempted to pushed herself up.

"LET. ME. DOWN!"

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XD bam bam baaaa lol, this was a bit of a nonsense chapter to get me back into a writing groove.

So the girls reach Billion's tomorrow… hopefully, look forward to it!

Also I will be putting up a new fan fiction very soon that will be called Blue, if you like my writing make sure to check it out!

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