To answer a review from Asuka, Yes, I was thinking about doing another bonus chapter with Zoro's thoughts including 3 and 4, but I'm not sure yet. I will have to see. Anybody else agree with that?

I gulp. I was fully prepared to deal with Sadi-chan, not the fleet admiral. I hear the door clang ominously behind me.

"Have a seat Rose-chan."

I try not to flinch at Sadi-chan's flirty tone. That girl is not right in the head, obviously. I meander slowly over to the chair that is obviously mine, my eyes not leaving the fleet admiral's. I sit gingerly, my mind going a mile a minute as Sadi-chan chains me to the chair. What is he doing here? What could he possibly gain from coming to see me?

I suck in a deep breath, eyes closed. Relax, I have to relax. Be strong, be brave. So when I open them again, my persona of the strongest woman in the world is in place. I smirk daringly at Akainu, because if I'm facing him, it's going to be with a smile instead of a look of terror.

Something I have noticed, when I go out on runs, is that some teenage boys always honk or yell at me, you know, being teenage boys. Most girl I run with respond with anger, Me, I just reply with a smile and a wave, because I think my politeness throws them off. This is the same principle here, at least I hope. It will take a lot to faze the fleet admiral.

"Now what can I do for you, Akainu?"

Akainu raised his eyebrows.

"You are a strange one pirate."

I nod, still smirking to hide my nervous gulp.

"I hope so, I am a Strawhat after all. You didn't answer my question."

I feel a famliar sensation, manicured sharp nails on my arm.

"Rose-chan, respect Akainu-san."

I bite my lip as I glance up at Sadi-chan.

"I'm sorry, but I will not respect the guy who tries to murder my captain."

Akainu raised his eyebrows at me, but I refuse to acknowledge him. I will keep my anger at bay for now, because my curiousity is stronger right now. I need to know why he is here, also why he grabbed me of all people, not Luffy his orignal target. Maybe I was a mistake, maybe he didn't mean to grab me, but Akainu isn't the type of guy to make mistakes. Akainu crossed his arms and stated gruffly.

"I'm here to ask you some questions."

Questions? Like interrogation? What kind of information could I possibly give them? I shrug.

"Fine, but I can't gurantee my helpfulness."

Look at me, conversing civilly with the man who killed Ace. Am I stupid, or insane? Akainu's tone grew hard.

"I recieved quite a few reports from my men with black den den mushis, and they say a girl seemed to be orchestrating the strategies of the entire enemy side."

He gave me a glare and it caused me to chuckle a little. I forgot about them, and I didn't think they would care that much to listen to me rambling.

"I'm not that great, but yes, I came up with most of the strategies."

"And these?"

He held up the canisters that contained the ice bullets. I smiled.

"You don't like? I made them especially for you."

Akainu laid them down on the floor.

"What are they?"

I was about to answer, when I thought about it. If I told them, they would use that against other devil fruit pirates. Besides, they could always use some fancy equipment to figure out what the stuff is. It's not like it's magic or anything, it's just seawater.

"I'm not sure, probably evil and pirates blood."

I winked, actually winked at Akainu, who frowned.

"You do know, you just won't tell me."

I leaned back, trying to look comfortable in the chair that I would probably be tortured in.

"Yes, and? I'm a pirate remember. Besides, why would I let you have another weapon at your disposal?"

I stiffened considerably when a crack filled the air and my burned arm erupted in pain. She had to hit right there didn't she? Sadi-chan scolded as I hissed through clneched teeth.

"Rose-chan, be respectful."

I'm ok, I'm ok, just relax. I repeat this mantra until the pain is gone. I sigh.

"Sadi-chan, I am trying to have a civil conversation with this man, and you are rudely interrupting."

I turn back to Akainu, who has something sadistic in his eyes.

"Do those hurt?"

I follow his gaze at my arm, where he almost burned it off. I licked my lips, playing it off casually.

"Yes, I was careless, but oh well. It was worth it. So Akainu, I have a question for you."

Akainu raised his eyebrows.

"You do?"

I nod.

"Yes. Did you mean to grab me, or did you mean to grab Luffy?"

Akainu flicked his wrist, popping it nonchalantly.

"I didn't mean to grab you, but I'm glad I did."

I laughed.

"You would rather have me then Luffy? That makes no sense. I know your hatred of him."

"Yes, I hate him, but you pissed me off more then he did."

Oh, that explains it. Glad I could be of service then. I just grinned, trying to look innocent.

"Oh, and what did I do?"

Akainu slammed his fist down.

"You came up with a new weapon against me, strategies, rescued the pirate king, and singlehandedly defeated half of the vice admirals, not to mention get the pirate king to safety."

I chuckle.

"Oops, my bad, but to be fair, I don't exactly like you marines."

Akainu clasped his hands.

"What do you know about marines pirate?"

My face gre grave and I practically spat.

"I know you killed Ace. That's all I need to know."

"You didn't even know him."

Oh he didn't go there. I scowled at him.

"I know more about him then you did, and I know how important he was to Luffy. I don't want to hear anything from you."

Akainu smirked, and it was frightening. He should not be allowed to smile at anything. Nevertheless, I straightened. No fear, be brave. Even though this man could put a magma fist through your heart at any time, ignore that.

"You are a very strange pirate, Rose."

That's the first time I've heard him call a pirate by thier name, besides Whitebeard. I cock my head.

"How am I strange?"

Akainu leaned forward.

"One minute you are smiling, and the next you are frowning."

I shrug, answering truthfully.

"I'm a naturally happy person, until people interfere with my freinds."

Sadi-chan had lost my interest and I focused everything on the fleet admiral. This is familiar, because we are both trying to figure out the other. It's like a game of chess, trying to figure out what the opponent is thinking or how they act.

"So Akainu, I have a question. What did Luffy ever do to you?"

Akainu looked at me like I was stupid.

"He is Dragon's son and the pirate king."

I sigh, leaning back.

"I know that, but since when did people's parents determine thier dangerousness? I mean, Dragon's father is Garp, so does that mean he has to be a Marine? It's not like people can help where they are born and who they are born of."

"He is still the pirate king."

I raise an eyebrow.

"Really? After all the things Luffy has done, you are going to say that. Have you not seen what Luffy has done? He is not a normal pirate. He cares about other people, and I have never seen him plunder or loot anything, or cause terror on people he comes across. He fights people because they usually hurt people he cares about."

I glare at the fleet admiral.

"He is strictly a pirate for adventures and the freedom of it, not for the money or terror he causes. So tell me, what do you have against Luffy?"

Akainu sighed.

"He is a dangerous criminal."

"Dangerous because you can't control him?"

I really do want to know. Why does the fleet admiral despise Luffy so much? His absolute justice is faulty if he believes a pirate like Luffy can be a threat. I mean Luffy fights marines, but only to keep from getting captured or protecting his crew, that's all.

"He is the pirate king, and can be easily manipulated. Besides, he inspires people in the wrong places. He will inspire pirates much like you described."

Sigh. As I thought, conversing with this guys is about as easy as trying to convince Luffy to stop eating meat. I cock my head.

"Any other questions you want to ask fleet admiral, or do you want to leave me with sadistic Sadi-chan?"

I hear Sadi-chan purr excitedly. Akainu ignored her.

"I do have one. Where were you at Raftel?"

I flinch. I didn't mean to, I really didn't mean to show that weakness. Akainu leapt on it in an instant.

"I didn't see you there. You go on about how unique these pirates are, how they would never abandon thier friends, well what did you do?"

I clench my fist. Man I really want to punch him in the face.

"The one question I cannot answer, and you ask it. I could not be at Raftel because of reasons. I wouldo have been there if I had known you would show up."

Akainu narrowed his eyes.

"What were the reasons?"

I stick my tongue out at him.

"Reasons that you don't need to know."

Akainu stared at me hard, and I felt the slight pressure of haki on my mind. Instead of shying away, from it, I lean forward, a daring smirk on my face, defying death. We had a staring contest, and I am happy to say I won.

Akainu sighed tiredly and stood.

"Fine, I have to get back to work."

He glances meaningfully at Sadi-chan.

"Do what you have to, and if she tells you anything useful, make sure to refer it to me."

Sadi-chan saluted.

"Yes sir."

He walked to the door, but he paused, and turned back at me.

"Now pirate, listen well. You are stuck here, and are probably going to get executed. All hope of escape should be extinquished, because you will never leave."

I clench my fists and give Akainu a grin so wide it makes my cheeks hurt. Never let them see you sweat.

"If you think that then you are more stupid then I orignally thought. Did you not listen to a thing I just told you. Luffy will come save us, come hell or high water, and there is nothing you can do to prevent that."

I protected my captain, and I am a strawhat pirate, and anyone who knows anything about Luffy, knows he will go to any lengths to protect his freinds. He will save us, with that I have no doubt. Akainu snorted.

"We will see."

He strode swiftly out the door, and for the first time that day, I relax, until I hear a sinister chuckle behind me.

"Oh Rose-chan, I will make you scream this time."