Chapter One. Here is the new chapter, I have gotten a few OC's and if they don't appear in this chapter don't worry because they'll probably appear at one point. In this chapter there is one OC that does appear at the end so keep your eye out for them because they might be your's.
"Well that wasn't even remotely a challenge" Bryson sighed heavily as his voice was filled with disappointment and his once excited eyes were filled with boredom as he finished tying up the two pirates who had confronted him only a few minutes ago. The two pirates were covered in bruises their eyes swollen shut and their faces a dark shade of purple as their once sinister smiles were missing a few parts now. Bryson released a loud yawn as he stood up and turned around to come face to face with the remaining member of the crew who were in the same state as the other two pirates who had gone grocery shopping.
"I don't think I have enough rope for all of them" Bryson mumbled lowly as only a few seconds after he easily defeated the two pirates the remainder of the crew who had been at the local bar arrived and without even taking a second look at their two defeated crew mates they attacked him. Needless, to say Bryson easily took care of the small rag tag pirate crew and was proud to declare that they were no longer a threat.
"Hey! You darn tooting no good pirate thugs, I'm here to put a end to your terror!" A voice rung out loudly as Bryson curiously looked around to find the source of the voice but was unable to find it. Finally, hearing three loud thumps on the side of the ship the young Marine Officer casually made him way across the ship stepping over the bruised up bodies of the pirates he had just defeated. Making his way over to the railing of the ship he peered over the side to find a group of men standing before him on the dock below.
Standing on the dock below him were about twelve men all of them wearing identical uniforms which consisted of black boots with dark blue pants on, they wore black long sleeved jackets which looked to hot and uncomfortable to wear, along with black gloves and each one of them had on a silver chest plate which bore their own scars from battles they probably had participated in. Yet, what caught Bryson's attention the most was the thirteenth figure who stood the closest to the ship banging his hand against it creating a loud noise. The man looked to be about twenty years old and was on the scrawny side, he had long dirty blonde hair with a pair of baby blue eyes that were hidden by a pair of red sun glasses, and he had peach colored skin. He wore a dark blue suit with dark blue dress pants which looked brand new, he had on a pink button up shirt under it with a black tie, and a pair of black dress shoes that were so shiny that Bryson could see his own face.
"Can I help you funny dressed, gentleman?" Bryson called out curiously as he rested both his arms on the railing and casually starred down upon the men. At first the twelve uniformed men were the only ones to notice him as the man in the suit just continued to bang on the side of the ship calling out to the all ready defeated pirates. After, about a minute of watching the suited man bang on the ship one of the uniformed men finally grew the heart informed him that someone was on boad the ship.
"What do you mean there's someone on the ship?" The man in suit said slightly shocked as the nearest uniformed man whispered lowly into his ear causing the once peach colored skin of his to turn a bright red and with no warning his lanky legs began to shake. Slowly, turning around to face Bryson the man suddenly released a ear piercing girly scream of terror as Bryson jokingly grinned at him as he waved at him.
"Kill him! Kill the pirate!" The man cried out in horror as the school girl scream of terror quickly followed his rash and fear filled order.
"Pirate?" Bryson said slightly confused by what he was being called.
"Um... Sir, if you take another look then you'll notice that he's no pirate" One of the uniform men explained nervously as the on watching civilians all sweat dropped upon the stupidity of the man. Slowly, lifting his head to face Bryson the man suddenly noticed the Marine hat and jacket that Bryson wore.
"Um... Of course, it was a test to see how aware you men were and you all passed... Uh... Very well" The man stuttered as he nervously tried to cover up for his stupidity but no one was falling for it except for two of the uniformed men who secretly high five each other in the back of the group causing Bryson to wink at them; playing along.
"So, do you mind if I ask who you men are and why you're dressed like that?" Bryson called out still hanging over the side of the railing as his light brown eyes went from man to man waiting for some sort of explanation.
"Oh yes, dear me how rude. My name is Lex Bordeaux! Son of Marcus Bordeaux! Grandson of Ronald Bordeaux! Great-Grandson of Henry Bordeaux! Great-Great..." The man called out proudly as he spun in a circle shouting the names of his ancestors loudly and proudly his girlish scream now a loud and proud; but still girly.
"You're kind of creepy" Bryson stated as he was suddenly standing on the dock with the group of men. Coming around with another full 360 spin Lex came face to face with the Marine Officer causing him to jump back in fear and sending himself falling into the sea below the dock.
"Does he do this often?" Bryson asked one of the uniformed men who was stripping himself of his gear so he could go in after, Lex.
"Way to often" The man muttered lowly as Lex's face shot out of the water screaming terror as he cursed never taking swimming lessons.
With Lex rescued from his on accidental attempt on his own life Bryson explained how he had taken care of the pirates who had been terrorizing the port for the past few weeks, and with Lex very impressed he offered to bring the Marine back to his town which was located only a few miles away. Using Lex's carriage to take them to the near by town the group arrived within the hour and to Bryson's amazement Lex's so called home was huge as it towered over the town acting like a watch tower for the whole island.
"That thing looks like a Marine base" Bryson gasped shocked that his newly made friend lived in the large mansion in which his family had owned for years.
"That's because it use to be one, silly head" Lex called out from the front of the group as he casually strolled down the main road of the town with his armed guards as he would take whatever he wanted from the tables of local shop owners. Bryson simply assumed he was some sort of royal family member and that his family were the protectors of the town, so he didn't ask any questions upon this sight.
"First off, don't ever call me silly head ever again and second of all; what do you mean it was a Marine base?" Bryson asked curiously as he was slightly confused by what Lex had just told him about the so called, family mansion.
"It's a long story that would best be described by my father... Who happens to be the son of Ronald Bordeaux!" Lex cried out loudly as he was about to spin when Bryson grabbed him by the shoulder and just simply shook his head at him signaling him to stop the act before it was to late.
"I thought Marines were good guys!" A voice cried out as Bryson spun around to come face to face with a young eight year old boy whose face was bright red from screaming.
"Get lost brat before things get nasty" Lex barked at the kid as he pointed at his twelve armed guards who annoyingly glared upon the boy with rage. With this the boy ran off in fear leaving a utterly confused Bryson.
"The kid is the local jokster, don't mind him. Just last week he excused me of being to hands on with the local guardsmen" Lex explained as he threw one arm around Bryson's shoulder and smiled oddly at him as he did so. Bryson nervously pulled his arm off him and took a large step to the side trying to avoid any type of physcial contact with the man; who he regretted meeting.
"Isn't that crazy, me being to hands on with the guardsmen" Lex repeated nervously as he realized all the glares he was gaining from the on watching civilians and guards.
"This place is fancy" Bryson muttered lowly as he stood within a large room in the heart of the mansion his eyes examining every rare piece of art that lined against the walls and pillars of the room. Standing guard was at least twenty men all in the same uniform and armed with rifles and spears with the occasional saber. At the end of the large room was a set of stairs leading up to a platform in which two large red chairs sat, sun light from the sky light shinning down upon the platform.
Suddenly, a large wooden door slammed opened from behind him and storming in came a large man who was at least seven feet tall and in his mid forties. The man wore a pair of baggy black pants that were held up by a belt with an diamond platted belt buckle, he wore a white button up shirt with only half of it buttoned up, and a long red jacket with gold trimming that was draped over his shoulders. The man had wrinkles upon his face but not many, he had redish brown hair and a scruffy looking beard to along with it. Trailing behind him was Lex along with about four guards who slammed the doors closed to the room and escorted the two men to the platform nether one of them even paying attention to Bryson.
The large man sat down grumbling lowly to himself as one of the guards offered him a ham which was almost the same size of Bryson himself. Lex on the other hand was given a gold platter with a small buttered up bread with a small salad and a cup of tea on the side. Bryson smirked lowly at how indifferent the two men were causing the large man to suddenly notice his existence.
"Who is this man?" The large man muttered loudly under his breathe as he swallowed down a large chunk of the ham some of the juices streaming down his chin and into his beard.
"Daddy! This is the fantastic man who defeated those cruel and unforgiving Tsunami Pirates who were staying at the town to the South of us! He's a big strong Marine!" Lex explained loudly as he was about to jump out of his seat upon the mentioning of Bryson which caused Bryson's skin to crawl slightly.
"Don't you mean those weak and pathetic pirates who I sent you to take care of a few weeks ago! How are you even going to take my spot as leader if you can't even take care of small bite pirates!" Lex's father roared angrily as Bryson remembered whose name was, Marcus. Bryson watched in amusement as Lex coward in fear upon his father's outburst and with great force Marcus slammed his half eaten ham into the guard who had delivered him in sending the guard crashing off the platform.
"They were barely even a challenge anyways" Bryson called out as Marcus quickly turned his attention to the Marine Officer his eyes scanning him head to toe.
"What's your name, Marine?' Marcus asked curiously.
"Commander. Bryson Walker" Bryson simply said as he was very proud with his title at such a young age.
"Who sent you here?" Marcus asked as he sat back in his chair cracking his knuckles as the jewelry he wore shinned brightly within the sun light from above.
"I came upon this island all by myself I'm not one of those Marine Officers who goes around with a huge crew. I'm more like a self motivated Marine who has been given the authority to collect my own crew upon my own taste of warriors. Not many Marines prefer to do this but I've decide to take this chance to see the world when I received my promotion" Bryson explained as he casually strolled across the room poking the near by artifacts curiously and then moving on to the next one; not noticing the guards who were jumping to save the artifacts that he had been knocking over.
"So, you have came to this island to clear it of any crime?" Marcus asked curiously as a large grin appeared upon his face.
"It seems like it, Big Guy. Oddly enough, I don't remember hearing anything of about any royalty being located on this island that acts as the local guards. I should probably use your snail radio so I could radio into the nearest Marine base and inform them that you guys have this place taken care of" Bryson explained as he made his way to the bottom of the stairs and with his hands behind his neck he looked up at Marcus who was given him a odd look.
"How about instead I reward you handsomely for defeating those pirates my son was to idiotic to take care of and then I offer you spot within my Guard" Marcus explained as he stood up from his chair grinning as he folded his arms showing off his truly threatening muscular body.
"I hate to disappointment you Big Boy and leave you with that son of your's, but I'm very loyal to the Marines. I must decline your offer" Bryson explained as upon these words every guard surrounded him their spears and rifles aimed upon him. Bryson looked around completely confused by what had just happened as he watched nervously as Lex swagged down the stairs with a flintlock pistol in his grasp.
"I'm sorry kid, but I can't have you radioing in any Marine base. I've paid off far to many people to stay in power here and I'm not about to let some pathetic Officer like you get in the way of my power!" Marcus roared angrily as he slammed his fist down onto the platform shaking the whole room and sending two fo the guards on the platform crashing into the floor below.
"Daddy's angry, soldier boy" Lex whispered lowly as he spun his flintlock pistol between his fingers carelessly causing a few of the guards to flinch in fear of another accidental shot mistake which had obviously happened a lot.
"Take him to the cell where that other Marine is being held!" Marcus roared loudly as his booming voice echoed.
"There's another Marine here! Let him go you bastard!" Bryson roared angrily as he rushed forward shocking all the guards and with Lex in the way he delivered a lightening quick round house kick to the spoiled son. Lex released a loud girly scream as he was sent flying across the room and knocking over several other guards. Preparing to take out his tonfas Bryson prepared to rush forward, but stopped as he noticed about twenty other guards rush into the room.
"Nice kick, the boy needed it" Marcus laughed lowly as with this Bryson was taken away by the guards and sent to the lower level of the building down to the prison cell.
Bryson felt his body hit the ground with great force as he was thrown into the prison cell with great force and followed by this was the ear piercing searching sound of the cell door slamming shut. At first Bryson didn't bother getting up until he heard a loud cough echo lowly from across the cell causing him to look up and come face to face with another man.
The man was nineteen years old the same age as Bryson and he his body was covered in cuts that were slowly healing up with bruises that were scattered all across his body. He seemed to be just slightly shorter then Bryson maybe by two inches or so, and he was rather skinny but still had a muscular look to him. He had long black hair that reached his ears and his brown eyes weakly starred upon Bryson. He wore a pair of worn out jeans and a blood stained white tee shirt. Yet, what caught Bryson's attention the most was what was missing.
"You're missing your arm, man!" Bryson cried out loudly as it took a few seconds to ntoice that his left arm from the shoulder down was gone.
"Thanks! I hadn't noticed!" The man shouted back annoyingly as he suddenly sunk his head lowly. Seeing the man's reaction Bryson started to chuckle loudly and as he did this the man at first looked at him as if he insane, but suddenly when he noticed what he was wearing he started laughing.
"Why are we laughing?" Bryson cried out as he had forgotten why he had started laughing in the first place.
"You're a Marine... Like me" The man spat lowly as his right hand tensed up as it was chained to the wall.
"Commander. Bryson Walker, here at your rescue" Bryson said introducing himself as he stuck his ahnd out to shake the othe rman's hand, but quickly pulled back realizing with his right hand chained up it was useless to try.
"Names Lieutenant. Matthew Coraboine" The man said calmly as his eyes sparked with some sort of hope now upon realization that he had another Marine with him in the cell.
"I'm going to call you, Righty" Bryson said jokingly as Matthew just simply gave him a odd look but then grinned at the nickname he had just been given. It wasn't often he could joke with someone especially about something like missing his arm as most people seemed to avoid him upon sight at the left shoulder.
"So, when are we going to escape?" Matthew asked curiously as the two oft hem shared a grin.
Hope you enjoyed it. The OC was sent in by CSpacian who also has a story about One Piece which I've read and is interesting. I'm aware there was not fightign except for that one kick, but next chapter there will be plenty of it. Also, I know what you're all thinking about the character Lex... Yes, I know he's pretty bad ass. Review!