I don't own One Piece. If I did I wouldn't make all the girls dress like slutty models. with their boobs popping out everywhere.

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Tashigi's heart: Reflecting on death.

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That man died because he couldn't defend himself. So I need a weapon, I need a shield, I need protection against injustice. I studied many forms of fighting, I read and read the data base dry. I like to read and study the meanings of words. The name given to a weapon speaks to my soul. I love the craftsmanship that goes into a blade, the obvious pride the blacksmith has for his work shows in everyone of his creations. I want a sword!

I have decided to take up the sword. A sword can cut, defend, deflect, it puts your words into actions. It reflects your soul's intentions. Much to my 'peaceful' mother's dismay, I will become a fighter. She keeps on saying that I'm disgraceful and that I'm so much like my father, but I don't really care if I am or not. Because I will find my own sense of justice and purpose in life, I am not my mother or my father, and I will not become them.

My ranting

I hate those people with lazy, and stale hearts

I hate dishonour being shown to the elderly and

I hate the young being ignored and shoved to the side.

I hate cowards

I hate Pirates!

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I work hard.

I study everyday.

I will be a blessing.

I will be useful.

I will be kind and compassionate.

I will show mercy and love to others.

I vow to give people kindness

bring them hope and peace that they might never have felt before.

I will not be selfish.

I will not be proud.

I will not be wasteful

I will not throw my life away for nothing.

I love to show trust and honour.

I love to give to those who need it

I hate injustice!

I hate Pirates!

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My second Soul.

I have found the perfect sword. I fell in love with it at first sight. After training so long with different swords, I suddenly knew that this one was the one for me. The name she has been given is Shigure, She is an elegant, beautiful and a fine katana. She has stiff green leather wrapped and crossed around a pure ivory coated handle. Her metallic blade reflects all the light it catches as if it can't stand the darkness in this world. She glides through air as if she was an extension to my arm.

She is a part of me already. Her sheathe is just as pure, it is shield to protect her. She will be my sword. My honour. My hope, and my mission. Her name means "rain in late autumn" Autumn is a time when things are dyeing, they shrivel up or are torn, broken, blown and crushed. The time has come for the cruelty that has been aloud in this world to be crushed. She and I will wash away the injustice that we see, like the rain washes away the dirt off the streets.

I hate injustice!

I hate Pirates!

I have joined the marines as a swordswoman. Swordswoman (this word is incorrect in spell check it has a thick red line under it, so sexist)

I think I will feel more free in the company of those who share my dreams. We can go out into the world and cut down those who defile it, and shield those who protect it. I'm going to search for adventure, and I'm really looking forward to it.

On my first day at the marine base a lot of the men laughed at me. Well they couldn't take me seriously, I have always been rather small. They said I would quit by the end of the week. Well! I showed them! I kept up with everything those men did and did more. I wasn't given any special treatment, and I didn't want it. I don't want it. I wanted to be treated as all the men were. I wanted to be equal and so I drove myself to the limit, and became the best in my class quickly. I always listen to my superiors. I always practice a new move until it's perfect.

My hard work will one day get me somewhere.

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Wow! I was surprised to be promoted so soon, but they don't know how much this means, I'm so excited! They are recognizing my talents, showing me respect, and treating me as an equal! I love this. I've never felt like this before, filled with hope, peace, and joy!

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I turned 22 this year, I can't believe how much time has passed since I became a Marine.

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I have been transferred to Loguetown, where I met my new commanding officer 'Captain Smoker'. He seams to have a nasty rough attitude, but he has a strong heart for justice. I really admire him, I'm glad I was sent here.

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I can't believe it he has made me a "Sergeant Major". I won't let him down. I will show no mercy to those who use their strength to take advantage of others. I will show no mercy to those who laugh at the law. I will show no mercy to pirates.

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Well, I hope you enjoyed Chapter 2! :D

Abigail Skywalker