Beginning of the End
Disclaimer: Don't own One Piece.
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"Meh...," an Enforcer let out a death rattle as the katana in his belly was retracted, allowing him to fall to the ground, blood staining the ground.
Devon snorted and looked around as his blade dripped red liquid. He had run into a group of five Enforcers who tried to take him on from all sides, but that was a big mistake. Quickly and ruthlessly, Devon cut down each and everyone one of them.
He kicked the nearest corpse, sending it flying in to a bottomless sky river in the distance, "That'll teach you to take on a stronger opponent," he wiped his sword on his pant leg, smearing the blood on it, "Too bad, though...killed 'em without getting any information about where Kirsty is being held,"
Growling, Devon sliced the air with his sword, "Where the hell are they?!"
With that, the swordsman began running through Upper Yard again, and as he ran, three of the forest's trees slid downward from their trunks and hit the ground, their bark cut cleanly through.
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"Ryu Hi! Ryu Hi! Ryu Hi! Ryu Hi! Ryu Hi!"
Kirsty lowered her still smoking hands as numerous trees fell around her, the motionless forms of the pursuing Enforcers around her. She shook her hands, "I oughta practice these ki blasting moves, otherwise I'll be screwed later on...," she muttered, feeling drained from the use of her ki.
The doctor looked at her hands, "I still don't understand all this stuff...but I'll admit, it's powerful and could come in handy in this fight," she looked around, "But now is not the time to worry about this. I gotta find those kids, make sure they're all right. Then I gotta find Devon...he needs to know before it's too late!"
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"GET DOWN!"
Niri pushed Laki down and out of the way before tossing a cluster of lit dynamite sticks over the log they were taking refuge behind. Seconds later, an explosion, followed by the screams of Enforcers filled the air. Niri clapped, "Damn straight! Pingu!"
Honking, the penguin waddled up to her, dragging the ammo bag with him. He opened the flap and tossed her a few more sticks of TNT.
She patted him on the head, "Good boy, Pingu! How's Sora doing?"
The penguin pointed off to the side and Niri turned to see the obviously shaken fox's tail sticking out from behind a bush, shaking like crazy. Niri sighed, "Alright...Pingu, you watch over Sora," she turned to Laki, "C'mon, we're making some progress here, we gotta push forward!"
Laki nodded, "I gotta admit, for a Blue-Sea dweller, you're not a bad leader,"
"And you're not a bad soldier," Niri pushed her to the side, "Now, move it! Those guys are gonna pay for abducting little kids...,"
"And invading our home!" Laki agreed with a nod, "Watch my back,"
"Same to you!"
As the two women made their way further and further into the fray, the two of them remembered back to a short time before, where the battle started...
-Flashback-
Not too long ago...
Wiper grit his teeth, making the small piece of tobacco in his teeth crinkle a bit. He turned to the group of Shandians, the remaining White Berets, and the Blue-Sea dweller pirates. Shouldering his bazooka, he looked to his warriors.
"For four hundred years, we and our ancestors have spilt our blood to get our sacred home back from the Sky People! After centuries of bloodshed, we have not just got it back, but we have gained new friends. This is not just Shandian soil anymore, this soil belongs to all of us!" he pointed to the forests, "Now, out of nowhere, these invaders have trespassed, attacked, and even kidnapped our people! If they want this land, they will have to take it from us!"
The group of fighters cheered, raising their weapons high.
"If we fall here, trying to save Shandora like the Great Calgara did hundreds of years ago...," Wiper continued, gripping his bazooka, "If we have to give our lives for Shandora, we'll give them hell before we do!!!"
Again, everyone in the group, particularly the Shandian Warriors, screamed in agreement.
Niri grinned, "People will sacrifice anything for the things they love...,"
"Damn straight,"
She turned to see Axe standing next to her, arms crossed.
"I bet your looking forward to the fight, eh, Captain?"
Axe nodded slowly, a grin crossing his face, "I'm just looking for a rematch against Tyr. That bastard broke the give Rayo gave to me all those years ago, and I'll be damned if he goes unpunished,"
Niri frowned a little, "Just...just be careful, okay?"
"Aw, what's wrong, Niri? Worried for me?" Axe brought her into a hug/headlock.
The sharpshooter struggled, but it was no use. She sighed, "I know we're doing this for Devon, but you said yourself that these guys are from a much stronger part of the Grand Line. Do we even stand a chance?"
"If we do, it's very small,"
"And that doesn't bother you?"
"Not really...I got a few things to do in my life before I can surrender to death," Axe cracked his neck, "I gotta pay that traitor back for what she did, I gotta find out more about that so called Pirate King choosing prophecy..," he sighed, "I just want to get there, Niri. If I push my body to the limit to do it, then so be it,"
"There's no chance of talking you out of it, is there?"
"Niri, you know me...why do you ask questions to which you already know the answers?"
The sound of loud "meh's" and the violent shaking of the island made everyone turn quiet and look back to the woods. The cold laugh of Tyr bellowed through the air as the Enforcers made their appearance, looking ready to fight.
"ATTACK!" the giant's voice screamed.
Laki lifted her rifle as her friends and fellow warriors prepared for battle, "Here they come!"
Niri pulled out her pistols as Pingu and Sora dove into her ammo bag, "LET'S ROCK!"
"You guys take care of these dorks!" Axe started running ahead, weaving in and out of the Enforcers, "I got a big pain in the ass to take out!"
-End Flashback-
Be careful Axe... Niri thought before blowing the leg off another Enforcer with her shotgun, Don't do anything stupid! Same to all of you guys...do what you need to do, but come back safe!
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Kilnorc: Mmm... -drums fingers on notebook- For some reason, there wasn't much stuff in my head for this chapter, so I just did what I had to do...but, with that said, it's time for some of the battles! Don't worry, there'll be some drama and in between stuff during the battles, so it'll be a bonus! Yay! -claps-
Unfortunately, besides Devon's and Axe's fights, I have no idea who to fight who (thought I do have a battle thought or two from a friend). I will reveal these fights now so that if anyone were to suggest something, they know what to work with.
Axe vs Tyr
Devon vs Hugin and Munin (GOTTA have teachers vs student, ya know?)
Devon vs Frigga (C'mon, she's the traitor to his god, he's gotta fight her!)
Due to these thoughts, I have no preview for the next chapter -waves banner- Sorry!