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"Sengoku, it's time." He hesitated. The man in front of him is strong. Strong enough to kill without mercy everyone on this building. But also a product of the government. Entrusting him an important thing would not have any bad consequences. He took out the key that has a push button in it and handed it to the man.

"Get ready to land!" Marco shouted as all the crew run around the deck to prepare their landing. They needed to land for a while to repair some damage on the ship caused by the storm. The bottom of the ship was leaking and the sails are slightly torn. As soon as they land, Ace dropped the anchor. He was not actually in charge of dropping the anchor but at least he can do something in the ship. He went and stood beside Marco.

"There's a town over there yoi. Lead some of our brothers to fetch the materials needed to repair the ship." Ace nodded. Marco announced that some of them should go with Ace to fetch the materials. Five people volunteered to go. Ace jumped overbooked and landed on the sea shore. Followed by his five brothers, they walked into the dark forest to reach the town. There's a stony path that run across the woods. They followed the path and got into the town. One of them looked for a shop that sells woods. The others search something to repair the sails. Ace went to one of his brothers that found a wood seller. His brother obviously do all the talking while he is standing beside him listening.

They headed back into the ship when they got all the materials they needed. The Moby Dick's shipwrights started to repair the ship.

"This might take a few days to repair." One of the shipwrights said while assessing the damage of the ship. Marco nodded.

"I'll go tell Pops." As he turned around, he noticed something. He looked back at his brother. "Where's Ace yoi?" the shipwright brother looked around hoping to see their younger brother. But none. "Maybe his still in the town. You know... kids…he might need to stretch his legs once in a while." Marco didn't buy the reason but maybe. Maybe Ace needs to hang around with other people not only them of course. He shrugged his shoulders and proceeded to the old man's room.

As he walked across the deck, his heart began to beat fast. He was nervous for no reason at all. He stopped dead on his tracks and glanced at the town. He felt something bad is going to happen and it feels like it's about Ace. Shaking his head, he continued to walked and reach the old man's quarters.

Whitebeard was sitting on his bed when he heard a knocked on his door. The door opened and Marco entered the room.

"The damage of the ship is bad Pops. We might need to stay for a while yoi." Whitebeard nodded and drink his sake. Marco was about to leave when his heart started to beat faster again. His feet started to weaken. Clutching his chest, his other hand held on the frame of the doorway as a support. He panted and cold sweat run across his face. This action of Marco didn't slip on Whitebeard's eyes.

"What's the matter son?" Marco shook his head and stood up straight. Not facing his Pops, he said.

"It's nothing Pops. I'm just tired." Whitebeard knowing his son, he nodded.

"Get some rest my son. I'll handle it from here." Marco nodded. He's Pops is right. He just needs some rest. After all, he didn't sleep for a couple of days because of the storm. He was up at night to observed the sky. During the day, he will give out orders, sorting some jobs, bounties and etc. Ace sometimes comes into his room to give him some snacks. The kid even asked him to get some rest but didn't took it. That might be the reason why his health is failing him today. He thanked the old man and retired in his room.

Marco woke up just a little bit late. The sky was already dark and some of his brothers are sleeping in the ship, some are hanging around in the town. He stretch his arms. The moon is full that night. Sitting down on the rail, he sighed and watched the town. It was peaceful. The sound of the sea and the cold wind brushing your skin. He was about to go back into his room to do some paper works when he saw a light in the forest. A person holding a light maybe? It began to move. Moving towards the middle of the forest. Wandering in the forest in this time is not usual. He got up and followed the moving light.

As he stepped on the woods, the light started to move fast. He picked up his pace and run towards it. As Marco gets closer and closer to the middle of the forest the light slowly disappeared. When the light is gone, he stopped. He was breathing and panting for air. He took a deep breath before looking around. Seems like he got lost from following the light. The woods is silent. One move and you can hear it easily. He decided to go back. But as soon as he turned around, he was hit in the face. He was caught off guard and flew towards the tree behind him. As soon as he felt the tree in his back, he grunted in pain and tried to stand up. But he can't. Somehow his regeneration powers stopped. He moved his hands and felt a weight on it. Realizing what it is, he was slumped into the tree again by a kick. Blood spurted out of his mouth. The moon shone brightly and as the light hit his attacker he froze. Of all people who will attacked him. He gritted his teeth as the pain seep into his whole body.

That night a screamed was let out of Marco's mouth as his attacker did what he was told him to do from the very beginning.

*creepy sounds* YOHOHO finally done! and yes it's time for some action in this story Yahoo!!! see you in the next chapter! oh and let me know about your thoughts on who is the attacker. anyways, it's easy to know who haha...