Granny saw what she was being served. Two love birds had teamed up against her all because she got greedy for money. Was that really wrong? To want something so bad to you would kill a young lad and his girl. No! That's what a bounty hunter does they take the bounty they want and it's theirs. But even she knew taking on two youngsters was not going to be easy. Time to create so discord.
"PeeeYAAAAA" Granny screeched a horrible tune. Causing a world shaking vibration the ground shook, walls crumbled, and windows shattered. Crash and Kon covered their ears only holding a fraction of the scream back. Blood slowly oozed from the 'feral reapers' ears, Kon caught sight of this it couldn't stop herself from aiding her beloved.
Crash opened his eyes both of them popping red. "Kon No"
Granny smirked seeing her plan going in motion. The screeching stopped it all seemed at peace "Discord!" Granny shot a focused scream wave have Kon the girl yelled at the top of her lungs as the white light came around her body. One. Two. Three.
"WOOOO! That feels GOOD" Kon declared she was different from the one we just seen. The one from before looked you know… normal. This Kon didn't look human in the slightest; she has a horrific figure with her tung moving widely. Pale skin, wearing make up, dressed in black, and a voice that would make you deaf. If Crash was any less of a man he surely would have ran from her in fear.
"How do you like her? I filled her with discord" Granny told him; this followed by her taking a breath. "PeeeYaaa!" Then came the screeching again.
Seiran shook all four of his ears; he couldn't hear a thing in the world. He watched Katherine and Cassidy having a conversation in front of him. He wish he learned how to read lips to could drive a man mad. Watching people talk in front of you, but not know what their say or even what to say back. Guess he learned not to take hearing for granted.
"Seiran Cassidy said you hearing is only temporary" Katherine told him.
What did she say? "WHAT" Screamed Seiran
"I said your hearing loss is only temporary!" Cassidy shouted at him.
"WHAT" He screamed again.
Cassidy gave up and wait until he got his hearing back. If this went on any longer she could lose her temper and god knew she didn't what that to happen. "Then the sea of blood would return" Cassidy wasn't sure if that was her cracking insanity or just her inner demon. "Kat would should go back to the ship I have to take my medicine"
Katherine looked over a tower of crumbled buildings. She turned back putting it behind her. "Alright I'm sure Dante and the others will be fine. Let's go Seiran"
"WHAT"
Discord was who she was and discord is what she will be. "It feels so good to be me" said Kon. "I always hated my old self. She was pathetic"
Granny patted Kon on her head; showing her she was doing right. "Now my angel of discord…" Granny paused for a second cleaning off her glasses. "Kill him!"
"Hahaha" Kon charged at Crash with her sword swinging through the air. She swung randomly, but it was still enough to worry Crash. He dodged every swing he could.
Clang!
Passing Crash, the sword hit the ground slicing the crust apart. Kon couldn't have a care in the world he wouldn't be so lucky later on. "WOOOO!" She screeches.
Swoop!
That last swing would have been his head. With every attack she was becoming faster and more focused. Crash jumped back then put his hands out "Carpus shot!" The bones came out like a torpedo. Kon blocked it all away as it was child's play … something hard punctured her stomach. Crash used his speed to quickly punch her, while she was distracted. Then his haki told him to move only he couldn't move in time.
"Shit…" he muttered.
Clang!
Kon's sword could have went through his back. If his bones haven't reacted in time the blood coming down his back would be nothing. "Kon I thought you loved me" spoke Crash.
The Discord possessed Kon waved her eyes. "I still do my love please understand I can't control myself" The only person that could hear her was nothing. Her true feelings locked away.
Crash opened his eyes weakly. "I guess I didn't get to finish my dream after all and to think I was so close" Crash closed his eyes and fell to the ground dead. A traumatic event that broke Kon's heart, she just killed her beloved!?
Granny walked up to Kon praising her for a good job. "Well done darling I would prefer him alive, now the marines will take ten percent off. But oh well now you have earned your spot as my grandchild"
Grandchild! Killing Crash! Her beloved! No! No! No! No! No! No!. Then all hell broke lose and all chains holding her back busted open. "NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO!" Kon raised her sword over Granny with the killing intent of demon.
"How is this possible no one as ever broken my discord. Unless its… true love" Granny watched as the sword came down on her.
"You made me kill my love! My husband and son died! Crash was THE ONLY ONE ABLE TO GET ME OVER IT. I ASKED MY HUSBAND IF IT WAS OKAY TO MOVE ON AND HE SAID YES. My heart belongs to him and if he has to die… THEN EITHER ME OR YOU CAN JOIN HIM"
Kon CUT Granny in half. The woman's top half guided through the air until it hit the ground lifeless. Blood squirted open from her bottom half until it fell down to its knees. Kon cried her tears mixing in with the blood below.
"I didn't think you would go that far"
Kon stopped her crying the last tear withered from her eye. She turned around looking at a ALIVE Crash. Kon ran up and hugged him (while bending down).
"How are you alive" Kon asked him.
"It was all an act so you could break the spell of discord. When you broke it I was going to sneak in and take out Granny but… you know" explained Crash.
Kon danced around in happiness before focusing back on Crash. "Okay honey its time to talk about are future together"
Crash twitched his eyebrow. "What kinda future are you talking about"
Katherine with Cassidy and a still deaf Seiran came back to the Lazy Wolf. They found Nora and Lee cleaning up the blood? That was on the ship. Once blood 'settles' it is impossible to get out so the best way to get rid of it was to paint over it.
"What fuck happened here" shouted Cassidy coming on the ship.
"WHAT" shouted Seiran.
Nora smiled with a bit of blue paint on her face. "Well when I came back here I wanted to warn everyone about the bounty hunters. But when I came I found Lee sleeping and there's blood on the floor"
"So than Lee went on a killing spree" finished Katherine. "He warned me he could get a 'little' loose in a fight"
"WHAT" Shouted Seiran.
"I just don't like being disturbed" Admitted Lee.
Tegami jumped down from the lookout shaking the floor, he opened his mouth only to burp. Clearing his breath he began to speak. "What about when Jerome woke you up this morning. You didn't go all crazy than"
"WHAT" Shouted Seiran.
Lee shifted his eyes then wiped his mouth. "Jerome is different don't ask about"
Tegami latched onto his sword giving a toothy grin. "Are you challenging me!"
Lee pulled out his sword as well. "Try me" A demonic aura appeared behind both them until they started there of swords. Both clashing over and over.
Katherine looked off the ship looking at the explosions coming from town. Jerome, Dante and the other are the only other one's out there. Was it possible to worry for someone and believe them? Because that's how she is feeling. "Please be safe"
"WHAT"
Boom!
Shit! "Soru" His image went past the barrel. Moving past the explosions, smoke, and gunpowder. He appeared in front of Marie. One moment he stood in front of her the next moment Jerome sent her flying skyward. Marie felt a hook to greet her neck and pull her down.
She hit the ground with a large thud creating a crater in the ground. Marie stood back up ignoring her backs cry of pain. She grabbed three timer bombs then hurled them towards Darrius. The latter swinging his pole to surprisingly hook on to all three bombs.
"Catch …" Started Darrius.
He redirected the bombs the hooks released them. Coming back to Marie the latter shifted her eyes hoping to find a quick escape. Five. Four. Three. Two… wait there was a window maybe she could… one.
Boom!
"…And release" Finished Darrius.
Dante jumped down from the the roof above. Waiting for the smoke the clear, he could still feel someone alive in there. He was right Marie stepped out with a bloody arm. It would probably never be of use again. "You brats are really starting to piss me off"
"Then give up" Suggested Jerome. "It will be easier on you if you just quite and admit we won"
Marie looked behind her looking at Jerome. She nodded her head. "You really think this is about winning and losing? How wrong can you get this is about all that money I could get from turning in your bounty's"
Martel snickered. "Don't be stupid woman! You can't let the love of money control you, because when you do become a greedy fool later in life. I can promise one day you will get so greedy that you will regret it"
Marie was about to open her mouth, but something stopped her. It was the thought of actually explaining herself to them. "You know what!" Marie pulled out a trigger button from her pocket. "Go to he…"
Pow!
She felt the gun shot blow passed her and later the frying in her hands. She looked at Dante who blew smoking rifle. "THAT'S IT" Marie roared before jumping onto a building. "Let's see if you can survive my death game"
Jerome blinked. "Game"
Marie laughed. "Yes now here are the rules if you die I win and if you live I kill you"
All them felt startled by that. Marie pulled a back up device from her chest "Begin" quick shots showed of Jerome, Dante, Darrius, and Martel before the horrible sound of explosion came.
Boom!
Boom!
Boom!
Boom!
Jerome saw that his crew was able to escape the area. That was good now only if he could do the same, running with a line of explosions behind you would pump up your adrenaline. Making you believe you are the mightiest and that no one could touch you. As he looked up he saw a pack of bounty hunters craving his blood.
"Rankyaku!"
Lightning rang from his foot, raining down apon the hunters with merciless intensity. Jumping over the rest that didn't fall he smiled when they fell victim to the explosion. He landed on the ground thin continued his run.
Three.
His nose caught a wiff of something.
Two.
Wait gunpowder?
One.
"Dammit!" He declared before the explosion hit. He walked out of it with the majority of his cloths burnt. He breathed heavily with a small fraction of his fire coming out. Marie is a tough opponent, too bad for her he faced something similar as a kid.
(Flashback)
Ever since his mother died Jerome trained day in and day out. His father supported him all the way… maybe a bit to much. He agreed to help train him and Jerome said yes, he had no idea what he agreed to. Was he carrying the world over his head because that's sure what it felt like. Akainu told him that he had to work hard to be a marine. He also told him the hero Garp was training his grandson so maybe one day they could test who's stronger.
Today's training was absolutely positively INSANE. He goal was to run past marine soldiers while they fired bullets at him. Sounds difficult, to Akainu it wasn't enough. So he added a blindfold into the mix.
"Okay Jerome go!" Akainu ordered.
Jerome slightly lifted up his blindfold. "What's the object of this" It looked over at the armed marines shaking at his possible fate. "Doesn't it seem kinda drastic"
Akainu momentarily looked down at his son. "I already told you about haki. Testing your reflexes is a good start in that"
He didn't question his father further he instead took the chance and praid he lived. He ran through as fast as his little legs let him. The gunfire only motivated him to move faster until he reached the end. Then the gunfire stopped, but he wasn't that close to the end.
Pow!
Pow!
Pow!
He running began again. Like his father always told him never let your guard exercise lasted a week. Then the next one involved Akainu holding Jerome at the highest point in Marineford.
"Don't blink" Akainu told him.
Life blew past him just after Akainu dropped him. He fell down past the wall, windows, birds, until his head. He desperately wished no permanent damage was done to his head. He braced himself for the blow, but as soon as his head hit the ground. Instead of his skull being damaged, the ground cracked under his head and he felt like he wasn't hurt at all. He couldn't even conceive it was there.
Akainu came down seeing his plan exceeded his expectations. He not only unlocked observation haki, but he even went over to armanent haki. He was really on his way to becoming one of the marines most powerful soldiers.
Jerome sat up standing in front of his father. He didn't expect for him to put his prized marine over his head. Akainu didn't say other word and just walked away. "Good job Jerome"
(End of flashback)
Jerome used his observation haki focusing on finding Marie. It didn't take much he found that she is in a open space area. Dante, Darrius, and Martel are also closing in on her. Looks like it was his time to catch up.
Dante's head snapped right to the explosion next to him, launching him from the floor into the air. He hit the floor again just in time to avoid the next explosion. Darrius and Martel picked up there speed to catch up to Dante.
"These explosions are getting closer" said Darrius.
"Thank god for legs" said Martel.
That was the twentieth explosion and it was way to close. So far they been able to outrun the explosions by sheer speed and stamina, Dante thanked for his devil fruit, but even that had its limits. There are bombs around every corner and luck began to run out. If it was even there.
"HEEEEEEY"
They heard a battle cry that could only belong to one person. Then another explosion went off just as they stepped forward.
"Crap!" shouted Dante.
More flesh burnt off along with more of there cloths. They turned another corner where they meet up with Jerome.
"Guys Marie is up ahead" said Jerome
"I know" Dante cocked his rifle. "Its time to end her and her this game"
It was then another explosion went of behind them, launching them far into the air. Gravity eventually took over and they landed onto the solid ground. Marie was surprised that they actually survived, but she still had her ace in the hole or ground.
"Its over Marie" Shouted Dante, he looked at how far away she was standing and how that's not how far away she stood before. He eventually caught on to what she was planning. "Set off the mine field I could care less"
"Minefield" Jerome and Darrius asked in unison. "I knew it!"
Dante looked over at the other males. "Okay here's the plan Jerome and Martel you all you need to do is run forward"
Martel was not happy with that. "You BRAT why the hell would I do that"
"If you want to be apart of this crew you should know are captain does crazy stuff like this everyday" Remarked Dante.
"Awesome I'm in" said Jerome.
Martel twitched not believing what he dragged himself into.
Dante continued his plan. "Darrius you stay right here with me until I tell you when"
"No problems" Darrius swung his fishing rod.
Jerome and Martel ran forward so far avoiding causing any explosion. The sound of Dante's rifle was heard followed by the the explosion on the hidden mines. Dante continued to shoot randomly, setting off any mines in the way of them. The fractions of fire was nothing compared to what they been through already.
"You dumb ass!" Marie freaked. "You gonna kill us all!"
"No… just you" commented Dante. "Now Darrius"
Darrius launched his rod it hurdled through the air. Time seemed slow as he watched his rod sail through the ground and over Jerome's head. He caught his target by the arm it was the perfect catch…
"Shit" Marie struggled to get loose.
Darrius reeled her in with all his might. She was forcefully lunged towards the flaming armament fist of Jerome.
… now time for the release.
Gravity pulled Marie forward. Her face came closer and closer to the fist, she was believing her face would be permanently damaged if not a little.
Whack!
Jerome punched the woman sending her flying through hurdles of buildings. They all later found she was beaten also the fact that there wasn't another peep in town. Jerome with his happy smile turned to Martel.
"So Martel do you still want to join are crew" Jerome asked him. "I can promise you that there will never be a boring moment"
Martel somehow put his better judgement behind him. Whatever craziness awaited him, he was sure he could take it. "That's why I came here right"
The group walked back to the ship. They looked in wonder why there crew was giving them a odd look. A different face of emotion from each proudness, shocked, anger, and what the hell. Jerome scratched his head in curiosity.
"Is there something we did" he asked.
Luna felt as if she could faint. In fact she was speechless all she could do was point. Knowing she wasn't pointing at them the boys turned around to face the once 'normal' town is now a place of complete and utter destruction. Buildings and everything around it was destroyed.
"Did we do that" obliviously asked Jerome.
Katherine went up and softly smacked Dante's head. "You idiot you shouldn't push yourself like that you could get seriously hurt" She scolded him.
"I'm fine Katherine I barely felt anything" Dante told her.
Luna is already bandaging Darrius while at the same time scolded him. "Darrius you stupid brother of mine. Look what you did how did this happen" she cried.
Darrius smirked. "I was running through explosions" he answered.
Luna paused. "Don't do THAT"
While they had there talks Jerome grabbed Martel and pulled him to Seairan. Jerome pulled on Seiran's cat tail getting his attention. Seiran turned around whacking the boy in the head. He then moved his own tail for some odd cat reason. "Jerome don't do that! It's unsatisfying … now what do you want"
"I just wanted to introduce you to are new cook" said Jerome. "Meet Martel he told us he was admiral Yam, but he lied"
Travious and Lee heard what he had said, but didn't bother bringing it up.
"Actually it was a joke" Corrected Martel. "Anyway I guess me and you will be working together" Martel put his hand out for a shake. Seiran grabbed his hand, but not in the way you he expect. Seiran pulled him into the kitchen saying "Time to cook" Martel was at least he was someone that took his job seriously.
Before they could leave the wreckage of the bounty hunter island. There guest Kon sat down and had dinner with them. Everyone soon found with Martel joining the food as become much more flavoring. They both claimed it was because of Seiran's love of food and Martel's love of the kitchen. During the entire meal no one said a word, but that's how you know if the foods good. If no one is talking.
Jerome, Darrius, and Tegami suddenly put there hand on the last piece of bread. They all looked up at each other with surprise. "Mine!" They all said in unison. "What! Yours!" A fight in the kitchen broke out over a simple piece of bread.
"Take it outside!" Martel declared while kicking them out. He then noticed the look Katherine was giving him. "What"
"Your going to fit in just fine" Kat told him.
Flattered Martel dashed to the sink with a big grin on his face. "Shut up its not like that's gonna make me happy or anything"
"You sure look happy" Dante and Travious said in unison.
Kon observed the lively crew feeling happy to be in their presence. Her gaze fell back to the one she loved. "So honey how many kids would you like I never got the chance to ask"
"SOMEONE SAVE DANTE" Screamed Luna pointing to Dante chocking on a spoon. "We need a doctor" Sudden realization hit her. "Oh, wait that's me" Luna cautiously gave Dante the heimlich maneuver. Saving the boys life.
"Crash your getting married" said Nora. "Congratulations" Out of no where Nora pulled out a basket and threw confetti out praising Crash and Kon. "Hurry for Crash! Hurry for babies!"
Crash nodded his head avoiding losing his temper. "Before this goes any further …"
Tegami busted back in with a serious look. He then jumped on the table and started scolding Crash. "Listen here now! Being a father is a serious responsibility and I don't want to go around thinking you can do whatever you want! Or do I have to knock some sense into you"
Crash sat there with the madness slowly revolving around his head. His has Kon talking about babies, Nora cheering about there 'marriage', Tegami shouting at him on how to be a good father, and on top of all of it Jerome and Darrius came back in still fighting over bread!
"OKAY WILL YOU ALL SHUT UP. WE ARE NOT HAVING BABIES AND THERE WILL BE NO MARRIAGE" Crash roared.
This quieted everyone down. Darrius and Jerome stopped there argument, but only because Cassidy snatched the bread away. Kon saw how well he settled the situation he really would make a good father someday.
"Okay honey we don't have to discuss it now" Kon told him. "We can talk when you feel ready, now I should leave see you later" She gave a wink to Crash. Having the boy bang his head on the table.
Kon walked out the doors and shut it behind her. She then fell to her bottom thinking how nice it was to know her man and his friends more. They are all a nice bunch she was glad she didn't arrest them back in Impel Down. When Jerome offered her a invitation to join she declined. A pirates life just wasn't for her.
"Don't stress yourself over it honey. One day we'll be married and have are happy ending"
A week past by after that day. Like Jerome promised there was never a boring day. Just this week multiple marines attacked them. Which was strange since Marines don't normally attack Yonko pirate crews, unless they did something they are not supposed to do. Cassidy and Nora had a theory, but it was just a theory. Darrius went outside checking for any weather change, but found something more interesting.
"Hey Lee" Darrius started.
"What is it" Lee asked him.
"Islands don't usually have giant candles on them do they"
Sorry for the long wait. I was working on my other fics then other stuff as well. To be honest I think I did a better job with this chapter than I expected. They really are a little dysfunctional family, but you got to love em. I also changed the name from Blue Flames to 'Its Called Hell Fire'. Since valentines day is coming I have a little something planned for that.
In other great news I have everything planned out before the time skip. In not so important news I caught up with the One Piece manga. It doesn't even look like Dressrosa is close to finished. So with that I am out.
-Love Cole D. soul