Not much to say, except that I don't own One Piece, but I do own my oc's
---Two Days Later On the Ocean Fang---
It had been two days since Jaden and co. left Marineford, their destination being that of the casino island. The island they said rained money, and all sorts of beloved forms of capitol. Jaden had yet to tell the others as to the nature of their stop at the island, but said that it would be vital to their mission.
As everyone woke up on the second morning of their voyage Jack was at the rear of the boat hassling a pelican with a package around its neck.
"Hey now, this is the third time in the last two weeks that the prices have gone up. Keep it up and I might investigate your company for scandal in prices" Jack threatened the bird which only cawed in reply.
"I know it isn't up to you, but honestly there is no reason for such high prices." The bird began to caw and thrash its head around and snapped at Jack a couple of times.
"Ok ok ok, I'll pay, but if it's gone up next time you best expect for you to lose your marketing license" the bird cawed in agreement and dropped the package into his hands, and he handed it a couple of coins before it flew off,
Jack let out a irritated sigh as he walked around the ship with the package open showing it to have many sorts of magazine subscriptions.
"Awww, what's the matter Jack, the pelican cheat you out of more money than last week" Brandon asked as he did his handstands.
"Shut up Brandon" he pulled out one of the magazines and tossed it to him. "Here you go, your muscle-head monthly…ah sorry, I meant to say Martial-arts monthly are here for you." Brandon caught it with his left foot and flipped back onto his feet so to read better. Jack muttered something like bald hairless ape as he headed over to Jericho who sat on a beach chair resting and catching some rays.
"You know Jericho-san that no matter how much you try you'll never get any darker than you already are" a grin formed on his mouth as he laughed t his own joke.
Jericho opened his eyes and looked slightly ticked at him.
"Tell me Jacky boy, have you ever been shot out of a cannon before?"
"Ah sorry but Hugo's calling me, here's your Booze Annually by the way" he said throwing the magazine to him as he opened it up and started to read away.
Walking away from the Vice-Admiral he headed over to the shipwright and handed him his own magazine that was in for him while he did some work on the boat.
"Yo Hugo, here's your Shipwrights insider like you ordered."
"Ah thank you Jack, could you place it on the floor next to my tool box for me" the giant asked as he continued to work.
Jack nodded to him and did just as he was told before waking up to the helm. When he got up there he saw Michael at the wheel steering and not even bothering to acknowledge.
"Hey Michael, I have your monthly issue of…pain weekly?"
Michael snatched it out of his hand and placed it inside his coat.
"Honestly Michael you really need to find a girl. I mean at least everyone on this boat has had a least one woman in their life, but from what I heard you don't."
"Jack" he said stopping his rant. "Tell me…have you ever felt the pain of having your skin peeled off your body with a very very…very rusty knife?"
Jack was gone I less than a second flat, scared that he end up on the receiving end of Michael's anger. In all his years of being a marine he had learned a very sacred law that everyone kept…never infuriate Michael. Walking down into the galley he looked to see Jaden over there by the fridge wiping up a sandwich and a glass of milk.
"Oh hey Jack what's up" he asked, now noticing the marine?
"Ah nothing much sir, just thought you'd like today's paper sir."
Jaden nodded as he took the paper that Jack offered to him. But as the captain was about to leave, Jaden called out to him.
"Hey come and join me for a little brunch" he motioned for him to come and sit.
He was going to pass but a grumble from his stomach silenced all thoughts of saying no. So he stoped by the fridge to grab a drink, then he sat down across from Jaden looking at the latest bounties that had come in.
"Hmmm, looks like there was another coup in the south two days ago" Jaden read as he scanned an article on the paper. "Dragon is most definitely on a roll. At this rate he'll have conquered the south by the end of the year, and the north by the following year."
Jack nodded as he listened to Jaden explain the situation while he continued to look up the newest bounties published recently. As he turned to the next poster he saw something interesting about this pirate he flipped to the next one and sure enough there it was again. He flipped through the next ten or so pages and all had the same identical thing on them.
"Oi Jaden-san, take a look at this" he spread four posters out for him to see and pointed to each one.
"Demon King Devon, Niri Zolaro, and..Wow…Kristy 'The White Dragon' Chambers. Each of these pirates are involved in the pirate crew of Axe.
Jaden wasn't really surprise, but hearing the White Dragon being a part of Axe's crew came as a shock. He had never thought that she would end up on the crew of the Axe-heads. Placing his hands together as he thought he could not believe that of all the crews in the ocean she ended up in the hands of the Axe-heads. There truly was a strange magic that surrounded that man and his crew. Then something hit him. That was why Sengoku was so worried, it wasn't about Axe at the moment, it was his crew that worried him, particularly Kristy.
Then something else sparked in his mind. Grabbing the posters he flipped through them until he found what he was looking for. He ripped out two posters and placed them next to Axes. The posters were those of Shidyk D. Shade, and Endo 'Death Tree' Ordam, captain of the living tree pirates, and one the world's greatest assassin.
He stared at the three posters as if trying to figure out a puzzle. His mind working with every last brain muscle that it had, determined to solve this enigma that he started. He thought back to a couple of years to when he was visiting an old relic library over at the kingdom of Alabasta. He searched the corridors of his mind searching for the piece he needed to put it all together. Then in a single moment he finally figured it out. Grabbing the three posters he took his glass of milk and headed out of the galley and towards his room.
Jack watched as his superior rushed out of the galley with a look that said that he was on a mission, and would not stop for anything. So he shrugged his shoulders and went back to drinking his drink.
---Jaden's Room---
"Where is it, I know its here, it has to be here."
Jaden was currently tossing book after book in his personal book selection looking for a certain one. He had been sailing the seas with the marines for years, and had amassed quite the collection of priceless books ranging from historical journals to old and forgotten recipe books. But his personal favorites were the old legends that came from all around the world. And about a couple of years ago he had come to possess a very unique book filled with all types of myths and legends. Currently he was trying to find it admits the library of books he had.
"AHA, THERE YOU ARE" he exclaimed in triumph as he held the book in the air.
Searching through its pages he finally found what he was looking for.
The book was old and tattered. Marks could be shown where pages were torn, and some singe marks here and there, undoubtedly from a fire. Grabbing the book he opened it and began to skim through its pages. It held many old newspaper articles, and pictures of wanted criminals with notes around them. Then he finally came to a stop as he looked at two posters that were side by side.
Looking at the posters and Axe's he then skimmed through it some more and looked at Endo and Shade's posters. Then he let out a frustrated sigh and tossed the book on his desk.
This whole thing was starting to really agitate Jaden quite a bit.
"I don't know and I don't care at the moment. Right now I need to focus on finding where Marcus is hiding. But if what I'm thinking is right, and the three of these guys become major threats to the world's stability." He clenched his fist and had a hard look in his eyes. "Then I swear on my honor and title that I will crush these three and if their friends stand in my way they to shall feel my justice."
Jaden had always been a man of honor and pride, he always sought to protect the people from the evils that pirates brought with them, and above all if the world's stability was at stake then he would put his life on the line to protect everyone.
"You really need to learn to not be so obvious about your thoughts Jaden."
Jaden turned to see Jericho leaning against the door to his room, a grin plastered to his face.
"What do you want Jericho, come to ask a question, or just to mess around with me?"
"Heh heh heh, a little of both," the Vice-Admiral told his friend, taking another sip of his sake.
Jaden chuckled slightly at his friends answer. Truly he was one of a kind, a person who could brighten a person's mood with just his presence. Jaden grasped his shoulder as a jolt of pain struck him.
Jericho seeing this walked over to Jaden and placed a hand on his shoulder.
"Oi, are you ok Jay?"
"Heh, no problem Jericho, just the old wound from that fight acting up again you see," he told him, a grin forming on his face.
Jericho nodded and sat down across from him on the other seat in the room.
"You know something Jaden, things have been way too boring around the seas of late. I can barely find a man worth 100 mil on the line, need to be in the New World for that kind of sport."
"Heh, true to that Jericho….but me thinks there's a change in the wind coming up real soon," Je told his friend as he stared at the three posters on his desk.
"Hey Jericho, if my memory serves me right you need to capture only ten more pirates worth 100 mil and then you get your wish right?"
Jericho was silent at this, he reached into his pocket and pulled out a small locket and opened it to see the picture inside of it. The picture had a younger Jericho holding a younger small black girl with purple hair.
"Yeah…only ten more and I can finally make that bastard pay for doing what he did to my little sis," his hand began to constrict on the locket.
They were interrupted as Michael came rushing into the room.
"We're here, we've arrived."
Jaden stood and nodded as he shrugging into his jacket. "Good, you guys head into town and pick up some supplies, chill, and see if you can find any bounties while you're at it, but be quiet."
"And what about you Jay, "Jericho asked him, standing from his seat?
"I have some business to attend to on the coast of the island don't wait up for me," and with that he was gone.
The two just stood there until Jericho broke the silence. "Well you heard the man, lets get a move on," he said as he exited the room, followed quickly by Michael.
---MarineFord---
Sengoku was currently facing three of central's most powerful officers, of such rank and power and…beauty that many pirates would quake in fear at their presence…according to the three of them. The first was a woman about 23 with long black hair that ended down at her waist, amber color eyes, a red shirt that showed most of her stomach, grey pants, and her marine jacket draped over her shoulders. Needless to say she was a beauty.
Next was a girl about sixteen years of age. She had shoulder length red-hair, wore a red dress and skirt, red heeled boots, a red jacket, had a pair of blue eyes and a pair of reading glasses. She looked as innocent as possible but gave off a aura of danger.
And finally the last one. She was about twenty two by the looks of it, she had short cut brown hair and green eyes. She wore a camo jacket opened showing no shirt but a sports bra, short grey jeans, fingerless gloves, and brown boots.
"Do you all understand your mission Vice-Admiral Cassandra Senryu,Rear-Admiral Rachael Hawkins, Commodore Tanya ," Sengoku asked the three?
"Yes Sengoku-sama we understand. Were to join up with Jaden and his team and aid him in his mission correct sir," Cassandra asked in a confirming tone?
"Yes and you are to apprehend any high ranking bounties you encounter along the way."
"Gotcha Sengoku-sama, but why do we need to go by ourselves, shouldn't the crew consist of more than just officers," The red head, Rachael asked?
"This task force was made of some of our best and brightest, the need of lesser soldiers would be unnecessary. With this team you would be able to capture most pirates on the line."
"Heh, except the Yonkou you mean," Cassandra said in a playful tone.
"Huff, yes, I mean the Yonkou."
"Well whatever lets head out and get going already," Tanya said as she stretched her arms causing her jacket to open wider and show off her sports bra and bust. Sengoku started turning red and covering his face so not to see.
"H..hey close your jackst for goodness sake, don't you have any class then to go around walking like that," he demanded !?
Tanya looked at him and grinned. Moving closer to his desk she grasped both her breast and said in a seductive tone. "But it's a diversionary tactic you see. While they pay attention to my bust I can finish them off quickly. And don't you like me like this," she coed?
Sengoku turned beat red and blood shot out from his nose sending him on his back. Tanya and Rachael laughed heartily at this, while Cassandra shook her head in disproval.
"Come on girls we're leaving," she told them turning and headed towards the door, followed closely by the other two. Once they were outside Rachael asked Cassandra.
"Cassandra-sama where are we headed to anyway?"
"The Casino Island."
"Really, and what pray tell brings Jaden and his crew all the way down there," Tanya asked?
"Not what Tanya," she looked at the Commodore. "But who."
As Cassandra continued towards the dock the two stopped and looked at each other. Shrugging they quickly sped up so to catch up to Cassandra.
---On an island several miles from Casino Island---
Several miles from where Jaden and his crew where docked there lay a large blanket of fog and inside lay a small island no bigger than a baseball field. On the center of his island lay a small hut where a black cloaked figure walked into the hut. There was furniture that had been made by grinded down stone, and fish bones hung from the ceiling like wind chimes . Walking over to the stone made counter he picked up a bullfrog and plopped it into the pot. As he breathed in the smell from the pot he stopped as he felt another presence .
"I can hear you breathing," he said, then taking a sniff. "And your smell is one I haven't smelled in quite some time."
The figure stepped into the hut revealing to be Jaden. Ducking under the bone chimes he looked at the figure and smirked.
"It's good to see you again Jawza."
"I would say the same Jaden, but I'm sure you've heard of my plight," He pulled down his hood to reveal his face. The man was literally skin and bones, his skin was pale, and his eyes were as white as paper showing clearly that he was blind.
Jaden slipped behind him and tapped one of the chimes which turned Jawza to look at him.
"Who hasn't? Former Commodore Jawza sold his comrades out to the Blood Fang for the power of vision. These visions allow Jawza to see far and wide, be it the present past or future. But by relying too much on his new powers Jawza soon found himself without his regular sight. Feeling him ungrateful the Blood Fang banished Jawza to the island of sorrows."
"Ah my beautiful home," Jawza said gesturing to his hut."
"What's the matter Jawza, afraid of a little water," Jaden asked mockingly, tapping another chime, turning Jawza to him.
"Well it's pretty bloody hard to swim when you can't see where you're going," he said walking towards Jaden who side steps him. His foot hits a piece of armor and Jawza snaps over to Jaden.
"I see you have had other visitors," Jaden mused looking over the piece of armor.
"Lots of people are your friends when they want something from you," Jawza said, leaning on his pot.
Jaden started walking towards the wall and said, "Jawza, I need to know…to know where Marcus is."
Jawza seemed amused at this, "Ah I see, old Marcus is t, well it seems like I'm not the only blind one here. You know I require payment."
"I have a payment of two-hundred thousand beri for you in exchange for your services."
Jawza luaghted at this, "And what good does money do for me, no I am in need of something much more valuable. What I want…is your eyes."
Jaden's eyes snapped wide open at this.
"Yes, you give me your eyes and I'll tell you where Marcus is," he said placing his cane on the edge of he pot.
Jaden started tiptoeing around the hut, avoiding any bones so no to make any sound.
"And…if I refuse?"
"Then maybe I just take them and sail on out of here by myself," Jawza said, slipping a knife from his sleeve to his hand. The cane on the pot slipped off the pot, and smacked on the ground. Hearing the sound Jawza slashed in that direction cutting his stone cabinets in half. Hearing no noise he started to get a little worried.
"Jaden…Jaden."
His eyes widened as he felt Jaden's blade press against his boney neck. Jaden glared at him, all fooling around aside and dead seriousness present in its place. Jawza feeling his glare gulped in nervousness.
"I think we'll think of another deal."
Well here it is. Sorry for the long wait, but I had mucho test and exams to study for and now have had time to update my story. So once again sorry. And now for the preview
Next time on Guardians of the Sea
Jericho: what's taking Jaden so long
Jack: Man what I'd do for one of those babies
Michael: What do you plan on doing exactly
???: I'm going wild…towards the New World
Jericho: Well don't you have quite the bounty Mr
???: Tell me Vice-Admiral…how many pirates have you killed
Terrors from the North
Jericho: Once I catch you I'll have only eight more to go