Ugh, I want to stop stalling and get to the war already. So, let's get on with it shall we? I hope you all don't hate me lol.

The next day or so was spent in preparing. I did everything I could to prepare for it, whether is was helping Chopper with more medicine, training with Usopp and Zoro, refining plans again and again, checking the heading, and constantly doing something. I ran myself ragged, because if I didn't, it gave me time to doubt, and I couldn't have that.

The crew was preparing just as hard as I was. I could tell by the way they walked, talked, even stood. Their determination flowed easily from them, and I knew they wouldn't fail in this endeavor. Yes, we were ready, well as ready as we ever would be.

It was almost funny how quickly I got used to the routine of being on the Straw-hat ship. I hadn't forgotten the habits I had done when I was apart of the crew, or how I lived. It was incredible how quickly I resorted back to them.

It was the day of the execution, and I woke up wired. I went to bed early last night. I was mentally and physically prepared for today. I was hyped up.

Robin and Nami had already left. I changed into my traditional bear t-shirt and slack brown shorts. I pull my hair back in a comfortable ponytail and give it a swish. I feel comfortable, relaxed, and serious. I am ready now.

I step down to the kitchen, where everyone was silent. I could only hear Sanji clanging around as I sit down and a plate of food was set in front of me. I glance around at all the serious faces. Man, they need to lighten up at least a little bit. If they aren't relaxed, how on earth are they supposed to fight decently?

So when Sanji hands me my tea, I bat my eyelashes at him.

"Thank you Sanji-kun."

It was like a domino effect. Sanji twirled, shouting praises of me to the heavens.

"Oh Rose-swan, anything for you."

"Blasted Ero-cook, will you shut up for two seconds about women?"

"Garden head, I will cut you up and serve you if you talk bad about the ladies."

Robin sighed, sipping some coffee.

"Who said we wanted to be fought over anyway?"

Nami bonked both men over the head.

"Yes, will the both of you shut up and let us enjoy our breakfast in peace, or I will increase your debt by three thousand percent."

Zoro grumbled, but sat back down. Sanji fawned all over Nami.

"Oh Nami-swan, you are such a beautiful financist."

The grumbling from Zoro only increased. I chuckled. Usopp looked around smugly.

"Well, the great Captain Usopp had plenty of girls to fawn over him. I once had ten girls in one day."

Chopper's eyes widened.

"Really? In one day?"

Brook laughed.

"Yohohohohohoho, I only want to eye girls panties, but I have no eyes. Skull joke and pun."

Yep, my job was done. Back to normal. I feel Zoro's gaze on me and I turned to face him, finishing my breakfast of an omelete.

"Someone is here for you Rose."

I cock my head to one side. What on earth did that mean? He nodded toward the door, the one leading to the deck. I got up and walked outside. What could he have meant?

I made my way to the railing, trying to see a ship of some sort. Nope, the blue was uninterrupted for miles, except for a forboding structure in the distance. Marineford. Even from here, it was like Impel Down, casting a shadow over the entire area, that even reached me way out here.

"Rose."

I jumped at the familiar voice and glanced down. Jinbe was right beneath me, treading water. My face lit up.

"Jinbe, hey!"

He smiled calmly.

"Hello, I am here to deliever a gift to you."

He throws up a den den mushi. I catch it carefully.

"I assume you have a plan Rose, and that is connected to all the ships I found in the area."

Ships? I glance around again, and again I see nothing.

"Where are they? And who all did you get?"

Jinbe pointed under the water.

"All the ships are coated and heading right beneath you actually. Ivankov, Boa Hancock, Shanks, Law, and even a revolutionary army ship."

I raise my eyebrows.

"So they all can hear me?"

Jinbe nodded.

"I also brought an army of fishmen. When I said I was going to save Luffy, they all insisted on coming."

I beamed. Even better. I picked up the mouthpiece to the den den mushi.

"Hello? Can you all hear me? Sound off."

A female voice called out.

"I'm here to save my future husband."

"Yeehaw, my okamas are here ready to go."

"The red haired pirates are ready to lend a sword or hand to save anchor."

"I'm here Rose-ya."

"Hello, I'm Sabo from the revolutionary army. Here to save Luffy."

I grinned from here to ear.

"Hello everyone, I am Rose if you have not met me. I have a little plan that might keep us alive. Any objections?"

I tried to ignore the fact that I was speaking to several of the most powerful and admired charecters of One Piece, whether I had met them or not. Ok, down to business Rose, do not fangirl out right now.

I hear nothing on the radio.

"You go ahead Rose-chan."

I chuckle at Ivankov's encouragement.

"All right. Captain Shanks, you and Law will both take the right side. Ivankov, you and the pirate Empress will take the left. This will create a pincer movement.

"All right Rose."

"Will do Rose-ya."

"I suppose working with okama will not be as bad as men."

"Honey, okamas will not even look at you like regular men do."

I break into thier little conversation.

"Law, you are the designated doctor for the right side. Ivankov, you are for the left. Just try to keep the casualties low, while still being able to fight. Everyone on your side that is injured should find you."

"What about me Rose?"

Jinbe called up. Sabo also called in, sounding dissappointed.

"Yeah, what do us revolutionaries get to do?"

I talk to both of them simultaneously.

"You Sabo, and Jinbe will destroy all of the marines reinforcements on their battle ships. After that job is taken care of, you can help us Strawhats. We are going up the middle of the bay, guns blazing to distract from you guys. Chopper will be our designated doctor, so if anyone is injured, go find him."

I paused, trying to think of anything else.

"Also, do you all know about the encircling walls?"

Jinbe nodded. Ivankov shouted.

"Oh yes, yeehaw, I remember those things."

I flick my pony tail.

"If you can find the mechanism that controls those and destroy it, that would be great. If you can't fine, no big deal. Is everyone ok with this?"

"Yes Rose-ya."

Shanks's voice sounded serious, all fun from the usually happy captain gone.

"Sounds fine to me."

Hancock's voice sounded dreamy and flirtatious.

"Anything to save my future husband."

"And my kid brother."

Sabo added. Ivankov replied.

"Yeehaw, let's go save mugiwara-boy."

I smile. I have an army, ready to fight for us to get back our captain.

"Then I only have to say one more thing. Thank you so much for helping us. You are forever in my debt."

"All of our debts."

I jerk around to find my crew standing behind me. Nami smiled at me. They look intimidating and ready to conquer the world. I say into the reciever.

"If something happens, call me on this thing so I can try to come up with a strategy for it, but I give you free reign to do what you like. Just everyone focus on trying to get to Luffy and surely one of us will succeed. Good luck in your endevors."

Cadja, I hang up. The allies are gathered, and it is time to get this show on the road.

"You all ready?"

I ask my crew. Zoro drew his swords.

"Of course."

Nami assembled her climatact.

"We will get him back."

Robin crossed her arms, ready to transform them.

"We will not fail."

Usopp snapped his rubber band.

"Ready as I will ever be."

Brook played a chord on his violin.

"Yohohohoho, I'm ready to risk my life for Luffy-san, but of course I am already dead. Skull joke."

Sanji lit a cigarette and kicked his foot experimentally.

"Those bastards will die if they even touch him."

Franky slammed his fists together.

"Super, time to destory this place."

Chopper tugged on his medicine bag, stuffed full of medicine and bandages.

"I'm ready to heal everyone I can."

I clutch my weapon close to me, ready to bop heads of the marines.

"We will protect our captain."

This is not the crew I walked in on two days ago. No, this crew was ready to fight and die for their captain. This is the Strawhat crew I knew and loved.

"Franky, would you do the honors?"

The shipwright was already at the helm, fiddling with the dock system.

"Already ahead of you Rose-sis."

He pulled the lever.

"Ready? Coup de burst!"

I grab the railing as we shoot off like a rocket, the wind whistling through my hair. I calmly leaned over and grabbed a screaming and hugging Nami and Usopp as they almost were swept off the deck. Hiding a smirk, I set them back on thier feet.

With a boom that was possibly even more epic then the arrival of Whitebeard all those years ago, we landed in the middle of the bay of Marineford. Time to get this party started.