Invasion Begins
The invasion has begin. The first action scene of this fic. Please review.
Twelve of the thirteen most powerful warriors of the Revolutionary army just entered into the Holy Land. Mariejois was said to be impenetrable due to the sheer height and steepness of the Red Line along with the two Navy bases surrounding it. Furthermore, Mariejois boasts intense security all year round. It became even tighter during Figher Tiger's raid. But this year, security was particularly tight. This year was Reverie and one of the most important Reveries to date due to all the chaos that has been happening so security was tighter than ever before. But all that did not matter, for the seemingly impenetrable center of the World Government has been infiltrated by twleve of the deadliest warriors in the world. They exploited the World Government Center's only weakness, an assault from the air and were now in the city itself. And there were not here to make friends or discuss anything. They were here to destroy everything associated with the world government. To rid the world of its dictator and start a New World Order. And looking high above the city was the leader of the invaders. The powerful leader of the revolutionary army, none of the Monkey D Dragon himself looked down at the city that would soon be reduced to rumble. The invasion of Mariejois has officially began.
"All Knights of D, scatter," order Sabo with a cold tone and fearsome look in his eyes.
Without hesitation, all the Knights of D immediately dispersed from their respective landing positions. Some were quickly running through the city, others were hopping from building to building. They were moving to allow sufficient distance from each other so that they would inflict the maximum damage to the city while not getting in the each others' way.
"Begin," commanded Sabo.
With those words, all the Knights immediately went on the offensive. Each of them activated their devil fruit powers along and launched a barrage of vicious attacks to everyone and everything nearby. To them whether it be the buildings or the people, they were all allied to the World Government, the tyrannical organization that did them and many others so much wrong in the past. With the exception of the ones Dragon specifically ordered not to harm, all of them would be destroyed without a shred of mercy. The World Government showed them no mercy so they will show them none.
Marine Headquarters next to Mariejois
"Fleet Admiral Akainu sir!" shouted a marine barging into his office.
The head of the marines and arguably its most ruthless member looked up from behind his desk, his eyes as cold and as ruthless as ever.
"What is it?" replied Akainu.
The marine who barged into his office gulped for a second. Akainu's reputation as a ruthless absolute justice member and a destructive fighter was well known throughout the world and everyone, even the marines feared him.
"Sir, its an emergency. Mariejois is under attack," finally said the marine.
Jumping out of his desk as if it was on fire, Akainu face was struck in panic, very unusual for someone like him.
"What?" said Akainu sweat dripping down his face.
"It was reported that eleven large tornadoes struck Mariejois simultaneously. Immediately afterwards reports indicate that several intruders have infiltrated the Holy City possibly using the tornadoes as a distraction and have began attacking the Holy City," said the marine.
Akainu gritted his teeth. After Fisher Tiger's raid, extra measures were taken to ensure that a repeat never happened. Until now, Mariejois was impenetrable. The fact that not one but several people have attacked the city was unprecedented. But then he remembered something, the tornadoes. Tornadoes were frequent in the grand line especially the New World but not on the Red Line itself. So for not one but eleven tornadoes to strike the Holy City was no coincidence. Someone had to be responsible. Further supporting this theory was the fact that intruders infiltrated the World Government Center at the exact same time. He knew one person that is capable of such a thing.
"Describe the intruders," asked the fleet admiral.
"Um well sir, well no one has been able to get a good look at them but they all seem to be wearing a green cloak. Also all of them are extremely powerful," replied the marine to the fleet admiral's question.
"I see. So it's them. They have finally made their move," said Akainu mostly to himself.
"Um sir, what are your orders?" asked the marine.
"Contact Admiral Kizaru and all marines at Navy HQ and at G1. Tell them we are under attack and they are all ordered to head to Mariejois to battle the intruders. I'm heading their myself," said Akainu.
As he walked out of his office, he took one last look at the reporting marine.
"The enemies are revolutionaries," said Akainu.
The marine in question gulped both at Akainu's intimidating stare and the fact that they were under attack by revolutionaries.
Back at the Holy City, things were looking grim for the world government. They were caught completely off guard by the sudden attack and the casualties were mounting at a high rate. Meanwhile the Knights of D were continuing on unhindered and undeterred.
Fenrir D Hannibal, of the Knights of D was in his human panther hybrid mode currently using claws, jaws and brute force to shred all the enemies he came across. All member of the world government, be it marines, government officials even nobles who dared come into his path were torn to pieces by Hannibal. Hannibal was in a beserker like mode.
"Come on bastards, give me more. Attack me with all you got," shouted Hannibal who was in killing frenzy.
On another part of the city, Kisara D Elektra, of the Knights of D unleashed her assault. She placed her hands on the ground and immediately, several humungous plants shot out of the ground and began engulfing the buildings. Several more plants sprung up but these uprooted themselves and began using their powerful vines to lash, strangle and kill anyone who came in their paths. Some even had large venus fly trap mouths and began shredding up buildings and people.
"Death to the world government," said Elektra in a deadly tone.
Zero D Scorpius, of the Knights of D used his powers to quickly create a large army of puppets each of which had swords with them that began slaughtering marines and world government officials left and right. The marines and government officials were disorganized and scared while the puppet army was emotionless and worked in synchrony due to being controlled by just one man. None of them had a chance.
"How do you like it world government. This is my art," said Scorpius in a psychopathic tone.
Another part of the Holy City was under assault by Ottoman D Juri, of the Knights of D who shot out from his hands a large amount of sharp crystals each of which plowed through several people and even buildings. Upon further inspection one could also see that several people were encased in crystals and even entire buildings were crystallized by Juri. Several unfortunate people were shattered when Juri knocked them all down.
"For the sake of all those you destroyed, you shall perish," said Juri with cold conviction in his voice.
The section of the city under assault by the great swordsman of the Knights of D, Melkon D Kanka was faring no better than any other section. Kanka unlike most of the other Knights was not using his devil fruit powers. He did not need to. He was trained by the world strongest swordsman, Hawk Eye Mihawk of the Shichbukai. Despite not using his powers, his swords skills were more than enough. He was using his great skills hacking, cutting and dissecting any fool who dared approach him.
"Captain Mihawk, I really wish you could see this," said Kanka with a dark smile.
Another section of the Holy City was also under heavy assault this time by a former member of their own. Aaron D Monroe was hailed as powerful human weapon whose power was on par with the legendary Rob Lucci. Now the rokushiki was being used against the very ones who taught it to him. Using a combination of gebbou, shigan and rakakuya, all members of the world government who stood before him were instantly slaughtered by the very style they helped create. He was in his human form for he felt that right now, he didn't need his devil fruit powers.
"How does it feel to be on the receiving end of the rokushiki," said Monroe with an evil smirk.
A certain section of the Holy City was covered in red. It was not only the red of the massacred members of the world government, it was also from another source, Bell D Kirov. Using his devil fruit powers, Kirov had entire structures and even people covered in hardened blood. Kirov himself was massacring all enemies he saw.
"You took everything away from me. Now I shall take everything away from you," said Kirov with a cold fearsome tone.
In another part of Mariejois a large group of marines and world government officials charged towards another member of the powerful Knights of D. This member was Nexus D Zeraph. As soon they all surrounded him and attacked they were all thrust back by an invisible force. Many of them were thrown into each other having their bones broken in the process. Others were even sent flying into buildings.
"Feel my power world government," said Zeraph with cold conviction in his voice.
Another section of the Holy City was under attack this time not by blood but by several humungous corrosive acid hydras. The hydras used their long acidic necks to stretch out and anything or anyone touched was quickly burned by the extremely corrosive acid of Alkain D Jupiter. Jupiter had his arms up and directing the hydras. At the same time acid was literally flooding around Jupiter which was burning away the buildings and people. Jupiter himself was wearing a mask to cover his hideous features.
"You created me so that I could suffer. I will now make you all suffer," said Jupiter in a slurred voice due to his deformations.
Isonade D Sanbi the only fishman of the Knights of D was currently using his incredible physical strength and unmatched skill in fishman karate to kill all those he saw. He knew that everyone with the exception of the ones mentioned by Lord Dragon were responsible for the persecution of his people. He like Monroe and Kanka wasn't using his devil fruit powers. However unlike Monroe and Kanka who were not using it because they felt they didn't need to, Sanbi wasn't using his powers due to his pride as a fishman. By using the skills he has due to being a fishman, he feels he is avenging his people's discrimination.
"Come on humans. You like to hurt and persecute fishmen. Well here's one right now. Attack him with all your might," shouted Sanbi who was in a berserker like mode.
The main star of the army, none of the Dragon's son Monkey D Luffy was currently using his rubber powers and reflexes to overwhelm and kill his enemies. He was recently corrupted by his father and now killed without hesitation. His powers enhanced by the power of D allowed him to viciously kill his enemies with single attacks, attacks that left carnage in his path. His punches shattered skulls and he even ripped his enemies apart. It was unusual for Luffy to ever be this vicious but he was no longer Monkey D Luffy, Captain of the Straw Hats, he was Monkey D Luffy, Knight of D.
"You bastards, this is for all the terrible things you all ever did," said Luffy continuing his slaughter.
Finally the last member of the Knights of D, Outlook D Sabo who was the leader of the Knights was walking in an elegant aristocratic manner. But this walk was meant to be anything but elegant as anyone who came near him was instantly knocked large distances away right through several buildings and others had their limps ripped apart. He was not using his devil fruit powers for it made no difference whether he did or not. He was the leader of the Knights of D for a reason, because he was the strongest.
"Shiver in fear world government, the Knights of D shall wipe you from this world," said Sabo in a cold tone.
And looking high above the Holy City was Dragon watching the destruction of the Holy Land and his Knights powerfully advance forward.
"Go Knights of D. Destroy all enemies of the Revolutionary Army" said Dragon watching the chaos high above.
A safe distance from the chaos were two royal families, the Neptune and Nefatari family. They like everyone else witnessed the beginning of the invasion when the eleven tornadoes struck the city. Then they saw the absolute chaos and carnage that followed. They saw several plant monsters and acid attacks that looked like monsters from a safe distance. They also saw that buildings were quickly being destroyed and explosions were everywhere. Blood and mangled bodies were present everywhere. It was like the sight of both a war and horror flick. It was chaotic and gruesome in every way possible.
Both royal families and those they brought along were people who witnessed war before. Both kingdoms were threatened to be overthrown and a war broke out in each. One was threatened by a criminal organization, the other by radical human hating fishmen. But the war was nothing compared to what they were witnessing before them. Both saw war, both knew war but what they saw and knew was absolutely nothing compared to what they were witnessing in front of them.
Vivi was no stranger to unusual phenomena. Living in the grand line, she knew of the power of the devil fruits. Also travelling with the Straw Hats, she saw giants, dinosaurs, blossoms in the snow, powerful rubber men, three sword style swordsmen, liars with long noses, human reinder hybrids, she saw a lot thanks to her nakama. Likewise she was no stranger to war and death having seen her people nearly kill each other in Alabasta. She also was no stranger to being in constant danger due to the threat of Crocodile and Baroque Works. But even she could not describe what she saw in front of her. Despite all what she had seen during the Baroque Works incident, even she could not put words to describe the sheer chaos, anarchy and destruction before her. All she could do was put her hands on her mouth.
"Just what on earth is this?" said Vivi her hands covering her mouth and her face scared.
She turned to her side to look at her new friend and little sister, the beautiful mermaid princess Shirahoshi. As bad as she was taking this, Shirahoshi was even worse off. Shirahoshi unlike Vivi was a sheltered child. This was not her fault as it was due to Vander Decken's relentless courtship. But despite being sheltered and timid, she was brave when it came down to it willing to have herself crushed by a giant ship to save her people. Her sheltered life ended during the battle for Fishman Island when she witnessed the true power of the Straw Hats and showed strength even she didn't know she was capable of. Despite all this, even she was not prepared for what was happening in front her eyes right now. This invasion was different from the one the New Fishman Pirates plotted. That one was about taking over Fishman Island. This one was about destroying the Holy Land. Furthermore the destructive power of the invaders far exceeded that of even the extremely power Straw Hat Pirates.
"Oh my god," was all that came out of Shirahoshi's mouth.
Vivi seeing Shirahoshi in such a state hugged the little princess to calm her down in much the same way Nami did for her. She saw a lot of herself in her and they both had much in common including similar feelings for Luffy.
Cobra, Chaka, Pell, Igaram, Kohza, Neptune, Fukaboshi, Ryuboshi, Manboshi and the two ministers were not faring any better. The sheer utter destruction and mass carnage in front of them was too much even for them who were experienced people. Neptune looked at the destruction with a similar look of fear as when he saw Noah approaching Fishman Island.
"What madness is this?" said Neptune in a state of shock.
"Everyone we have to get out of the city, if we stay here, we'll surely die," said Fukaboshi.
"He's right. These invaders clearly have great power. We wouldn't have a chance against them," said Kohza agreeing to the eldest of the Neptune brothers.
"That's next to impossible, the only way to leave Mariejois is in the city itself. And right now it's being attacked. As much as I hate to admit it, leaving is pretty much impossible," said Pell.
"Then perhaps it's best if we find a safe location in the city and stay there until all this is over," said Cobra.
"I could fly ahead and look for a safe location for us to stay my king," offered Pell.
"No that wouldn't work," said Fukaboshi.
"What do you mean?" asked Pell.
"These guys seemed to be killing anyone or anything they find. If they find you, they'll undoubtedly kill you before you even find a place. And they're so strong you wouldn't have a chance against them," said Fukaboshi.
Pell looked down knowing he was right. He may have been one of the strongest in Alabasta but compared to these guys, he was nothing. The invading army consists of truly unstoppable monsters.
"We should stick together and find a place to hide. I for one do not want one these nice humans to die," said Ryuboshi.
"I agree with that," said Manoboshi.
"Regardless of what we do, we have to at all costs avoiding meeting one of those guys. If just one of them find us, it's all over. We're dead," said Kohza.
Everyone knew he was right. These guys were clearly in a league of their own. Despite being small in number, they easily decimated all the world's government security forces. Even the extra security for this year's Reverie did not seem to help the slightest. These guys were the absolute strongest.
While they were running for shelter they noticed someone in front of them and they quickly recognized the person as one of the invaders. Immediately the fighters went into defensive positions though they knew against an opponent like him, winning was impossible.
"Your highess, Vivi-sama, please leave at once!" cried Chaka who was in his jackal form.
"Father, Shirahoshi, go, get out of here!" shouted Fukaboshi.
The two princesses were ready to start running when they got a good look at the invader who starting walking towards. And they were shocked beyond belief. Not just them but everyone. He was just a boy. However it was clear that he was one of them and extraordinarily powerful. But that was not the shocking thing about him. The shocking thing was that they knew him.
"It' can't be," said Neptune.
"That's" was all Cobra could say.
The two who were most shocked were none other than the two princesses themselves who were closest to this attacker. Not only that but this attacker inavertedly stole their hearts during a time when each of their lives was in major crisis. It was none other than their savior, the boy who helped them in their time of need.
"Luffy-san," was all that came out of Vivi's mouth.
"Luffy-sama," came out of Shirahoshi's mouth.
The reunion of Luffy with Vivi and Shirahoshi. How will this play out. Find out next chapter.
The action begins. Sorry if the chapter was very short but it was more like an introduction to the invasion.
This chapter just shows the Knights unleash their respective powers on the world government.
Also forgive me if this chapter isn't as high quality as the previous but first this is an introduction to the invasion. Also I'm not experienced with writing action scenes.
The scenes with Luffy, Shirahoshi and Vivi are next. The Luffy Kuma moment will come soon and finally the powerful admirals Kizara and Akainu will debut. The battles with them would be ones to remember.
There wouldn't be too many one on one fights during the invasion because with the exception of Akainu, Kizaru and Kuma, no one else poses much of a threat to the Knights. Also I don't know what the world government commander in chief Kong's power is so I probably wouldn't include him.
The inspirations for this chapter was Pain's invasion of Leaf and the Vandereich's invasion of the Soul Soceity.
And please review review review people.