At the very tip top of Marineford there is a door. And when you open that door you'll end up in a large room with an eccentric group of people there. Seated at the the heavy wooden table sits the Royal Shichibukai, five Vice-Admirals, one newly promoted Admiral and the Marines Fleet Commander. Standing by the window learning on a cane is a member of the Gorosei, his hat framing his gray hair as he clutches an object wrapped in a black velvet cloth.

Turning around from his view the elderly man walks to the from of the table where Fleet Admiral sits and places the wrapped object on the space in front of him. "This object was excavated from the country of Alabasta one year ago. It has the potential to offer great power to the World Government. One thousand years ago the last of the witches died out. And in this day and age witches are known to only appear in story books for children. However I assure you that they most definitely did exist."

He tugs the velvet from the artifact revealing a iridescent egg with a golden branch wrapped around it. All eyes were on this artifact. It was pretty yes, but what exactly was its importance? " This egg is used for magical rebirth. A legendary creature of some sorts resides within it. It is said to glow in the presence of one able to inherit and wield the lost art of magic. And the creature inside is told to be of great importance to the next heir."

" I have exposed this to as many people as I could come into contact with at the World Government. And Fleet Admiral Kong has had possession of it for the past several months to see if any Marines can awaken its properties. However no man or woman so far has succeeded." As you may have already noticed the egg has not glowed in the presence of anyone currently in this room. So over the next several hours you will bring in your subordinates and I will see if anyone is able to become the next magical heir."

END MEETING SCENE

Seven o'clock it's seven o'clock I could practically sing with joy! Finally done for the day. And all I want is my tiny couch is my pajamas, ice cream, and that book I'm halfway through. All the paperwork is filed, folders and their designated areas, documents stamped and submitted and I was even able to organize Garps desk. I know it's a lost cause by I still have to try!

The door is locked and I'm practically skipping down the hall I'm so happy. Don't get me wrong, I love my job most days. But I'll love it less if I stay 24/7. "Miss Laurel! Can I ask you a favor before you leave?" Turning around I noticed the person calling out for me is none other than Mrs. Potts, one of the heads of the household staff. "Dearie I know you're on your way out but the big meeting room upstairs is called for tea replacement. Would you mind dropping off a cart for me?" Now normally I'd be sighing because all I want to do is get back to my apartment (all non military personal get a small apartment unit at the very back of the building away from the military barracks.) However Mrs. Potts is one of the most delightful people I've ever met. She always has some treat for me whenever I go by the kitchens, and reminds me of my late grandmother.

"Mah mah, of course I don't mind Mrs. Potts. Do you have everything ready?" "Oh thank you dearie! You're always such a hard worker. Come along then and I'll get you all set up." As we walk to the kitchens I can't help but get a knot in my stomach. A feeling is there. An indescribable one.

BACK IN THE MEETING ROOM

"That's the last of them sir. There is no one left to test." Fleet Admiral Kong said eyeing the aged man. No Marine or Shichibukai subordinate have caused any change in the artifact." Sighing deeply the Gorosei accepts the comment with a heavy heart. "It was a wild goose chase anyway, there was a slim chance that after a millennia that it would respond to anyone at all." He looks longingly at the egg. What a wondrous occasion it would have been to see something so mysterious come to life. The glory the Marines and the World Government would have had to have someone within their ranks ascend to magic. And if by chance a pirate would have activated the egg, well either they would accept the Government's generous proposal or it would have been an unavoidable loss. After all control was what this meeting was all about.

Tsuru spoke " We will be having a new batch of recruits in three months would it be possible for us to try again then?" " Yes, I suppose simply being persistent is the best plan of action at this point in time. For now the egg will stay with Fleet Admiral Kong." He replied. The velvet cloth is placed back over the egg and in an act of finality. Getting up he walks over to the open window and gazes out into the night sky. Billions of stars winking at him as if mocking his despair. At that moment Rear Admiral Dalmatian opens the door. " Sir? There's a fresh tea delivery asking for permission to enter." Kong waves his hand in acceptance as a tea trolley pushed by none other than Garps secretary enters.

POV

Alright, get in and get home. This is the mission. There's the Marines at one end of the table and the Warlords at the other end. Garps clearly wanting to fall asleep but he's being a trooper. *Blink blink shut* goes his eyes, awww looks like he's finally out for the count. *WHAM*...Sengoku was tipping his chair necessary? "I'm awake damnit!" Kuzan and Borsalino looks amused by Garp and Sengokus antics and the newly promoted Admiral Sakazuki aka Akainu ( Really? Why did you think that's a good idea Kong? ) is simply glaring at the table like it personally offended him. Kong has his face in his palms gazing thoughtfully at some black thing on the table and the Warlords are no better. Moria is following Garps lead, Mihawk has his hat over his eyes and Crocodile and Jimbe have their eyes shut as well. Although I don't think they're sleeping. Hancock leans against Salmoe a irritated look gracing her features and Doflamingo is looking at the same object Kong is with a calculating look.

I'm distracting myself, focus! In and out mission. In and out. Briskly walking up to the table I'm collecting all the used teapots and replacing new ones with warmers. Why do I feel so warm? "What the?!" Turning around hand still on the tea trolley I see the Gorosei and Kong at the item removing the black cloth surrounding it. Was that an egg? And why is it glowing?

OUTSIDE POV

The egg glows lowly and with each passing second it gets brighter and brighter, a beating is coming from it as well. *BA BUMP* *BA BUMP* sounding like a heartbeat. All tired eyes now fully awake and focused on the egg watching as it reaches its full glow illuminating the room better than any lamp or candle could.*THRUM* a iridescent ring of light comes from the egg making the room shine in a multitude of colors. Another ring. And another. But why is it reacting now? All the people in the room haven't gotten any reaction out of it all night. Except... now there's someone new. All eyes go from focusing on the egg to the new addition.

I DO NOT OWN ONE PIECE. I OWN MY O.C.