-Enies Lobby-
CLANG!
Jyabura slammed the door of the cage, sealing the captive inside. He turned around as he changed back to glare at Greta, who looked on nonchalantly.
"Damn, you dumb broad. You could've done this all on your own, but you needed our help?" said Jyabara.
"I played you a song." She took out a flute. "The song of help because wolf beats bird."
"Chapapapapa! She was lazy." blabbed the rotund agent.
"I will play because you hurt my feelings." Greta casually said as she started to play.
"Hmm," Kumadori observed the specimen in the cage. "This is the bird that ate the shield fruit."
"No, this is a shield that ate a Devil Fruit. Vegapunk lent it for Spandam to use or make a fool of him." Greta pondered. "I can't decide which, but it's proud and won't obey him."
The wolfman laughed. "Gyaaaa hahaha! I can tell after looking at this bird, it won't allow itself to be used by that idiot. Either send it back or let one of us use it."
"YOYOI." shouted Kumadori. "Why is the cage overlooking the courthouse? It could escape!"
"If it wanted to, it could have done it any time," Greta smirked as she took out a key. "I have the key." She put it in her pocket, then put her flute to her mouth. "I shall play the song of despair for the bird."
"What kind is it?" Jyabura grimaced at the thought of the flute playing."
"It's Bird Bird Fruit: Model..."
"CP9!" The group was silenced as they heard the voice of their leader on the intercom. "Report downstairs. The remaining members will be here soon."
Jyabura growled. "It's been five years since we have all been together, but now I have to see that cat bastard."
"Chapapa!" spoke Fukurou. "I can learn their doriki level."
"I shall play the song of reunion."
"Yoyoi! We shall meet the with friends!" spoke Kumadori.
As the agents left the room, the bird in the cage eyes narrowed, angry at being caught. The fact it was in this cage was a testament to how small and weak it was in the world. It was stronger than that weak man and elephant, but those four easily caught it. The woman could have captured it at any time. Her using the other agents was her way of asserting dominance. It could be the shield for the wolfman... no, it will not submit to him. As of now, it will wait until it finds its way. Its glare lessened, knowing nothing would come from just gazing at the door. It turned to look out the window, feeling something could happen that would change its perspective.
-Sometime later-
-Anya p.o.v.-
"Maybe I should've gone with Luffy." I groaned. "Waiting with you all is boring."
"Then go out there; no one is stopping you." said my cool swordsman, possibly annoyed with me.
We arrived at Enies Lobby a while ago. Seeing the tower up close felt like we were stepping onto foreign soil. Technically, we do it all the time, but here... this place. It felt like we were stepping onto a sacred place for all people, more than the upper yard on Skypiea. This Government is telling the world they are ready, mighty, and filled with justice. Justice is the best. In the right hands, it is. No, these guys took Robin, and I want to bring down this building brick by brick and spit in their faces. That is my justice.
Zoro, Froggy, and I were waiting for the plan's completion on top of the Sea Train. That plan? We wait for the combined effort of the Franky Family and Galley-La to open the gates to allow the train to move through. The train was on standby until then. All six of us were waiting: Me, Zoro, Sanji, Chopper-kun, Nami, and Sogeking. Wait? What happened to Luffy? Luffy refused to wait. It is not his strongest trait. So he decided to be the arrow and shoot himself into Enies Lobby. That was dumb, yet expected. Though it is a government facility, I think we should at least be a little cautious, but waiting around won't do us good.
"That's what they expect me to do, but I showed them by lowering their expectations."
"What?"
"I did not join him. Unlike me, rubber bounces back."
"That makes sense."
"And I want to release all my pent-up anger on those Cypher Pol jerks. Master told me to be cautious of people wearing nice, clean, fancy black suits. If I see those with white suits and a mask, do not challenge them unless you are prepared."
"How dangerous are the ones in White Suits?"
"Cipher Pol 0. They answer to the Celestial Dragons."
He narrowed his eyes. "Would they be here?"
"I hope not, but we can try to take them, no problem. We know their gimmick. Won't pull the same trick twice."
He nodded. "That is true, and it will be their turf."
"Ribbit!" The frog nodded seriously with its arms crossed.
"Froggy agrees." I perked up at hearing the sound of the Sea Train. Immediately after that, the train started moving. I looked toward the gate, it was not open yet. "Huh?"
Granny Kokoro informed us that she had started the train since five minutes had passed. Great, but the gates were still closed. At first, we thought of cutting the giant doors, but Zoro had a different, crazier idea. Something Luffy would do. He told granny to increase the train's speed and then asked Froggy to bend the gate. Why? We're riding the train like a bird through the air. We used the gate as a ramp to send us flying through the air, over the main gate with the onlooking government dorks gawking and complaining. Stupid suits and sailors. The others were not taking it with using the train as a temporary flying machine. Me? I'm calm and a little excited. No, I am really excited. I laughed while wrapping my arms around the crazy man. He fidgeted before looking back at me.
"Are you scared?"
"Hell, no! I'm having fun!"
"Good, because I believe we will have to improvise before we land."
"DAMN YOU MOSS HEAD!" shouted the chef. "Did you think this through?"
"ZORO!" shouted the navigator. "Did you plan on when to land?"
Zoro turned his head forward, calm and commanding. He opened his mouth to his 'wisdom.' "Just... leave it... to fate."
Yep, that's cool. A normal girl would swoon, but me? I did not swoon. I giggled lightly.
"ANYA!" Nami shouted. "Why didn't you stop him?"
"We're late, Nami. This is the best possible path to go."
She and everyone else shouted in dismay. Whatever, this has to be done. Saving Robin needed to be done with alot of destruction as possible. With the train soaring through the air and the 'excited' cries from everyone around me, we flew past the gate. We flew by a good number of obstacles and made good progress. However, we were heading straight to a giant. A giant? Hmm... I guess there are giants in the Marines. I should not assume they were all like Brogy and Dorry. I don't know their culture, but I will find out when we reach Elbaf.
"Jump!" Zoro shouted as the train was about to hit the giant's back. With reckless abandon on our backs, we jumped seconds before the train hit the giant, maybe breaking his spine. Who knows? Giants are durable, so he will be fine. He'll wake up tomorrow feeling that one. We landed somewhere in the crowd with Sanji, who had the same idea of leaping from a moving vehicle. We exchanged glances, and then we took out some of the mooks before they realized what happened. They were startled at a train hitting a giant and the aftermath. The Galley-La plus the Franky Family were also present at the venue. Seems like a large party of people.
"HEY WAIT! THERE! PIRATES"
One voice led everybody's attention to us. Our allies cheered at our arrival and, at the same time, were dismayed that their effort was for nothing, but oh well.
"That swordsman! The underling of Straw Hat! 'Pirate Hunter' Roronoa Zoro."
"And that Lavender Lancer! Straw Hat's insane sister."
"They called you a stooge, Marimo." teased the chef.
"No one knows your face, and you are basically Pirate A."
"What was that, you bastard!?"
"I'm insane. I guess that's a good thing."
"I don't think you're insane, Anya-chan."
"I do." snorted the swordsman
I snorted at the chef, once again taking great offense at the swordsman. What happened next was a cluster of events. I was horrified when the Marines aimed their cannons at the Sea Train with the intent of killing the others. Luckily, they escaped before anything bad happened. Granny Kokoro made a lie to say we kidnapped her. Resourceful, sure. While they were panicking about almost killing an innocent life lost, Nami was setting up a dark cloud to summon lightning down on the Marines and us too... wait.
"ThunderBolt Tempo!"
Damn it, Nami! This friendly fire! As I lay in a heap, I can't help but compare the lightning to that electric idiot. It was not that bad compared to him, but it STILL HURT! I picked myself up just as Zoro yelled at her for nearly killing us and Sanji's declaration of love. I stuck my tongue at her. We reconvened where we discussed the next course of action and where Luffy was. All we had to do was follow a trail of destruction like that building crumbling in the distance. With that in mind, it's time to rampage this place, despite what the main guardian force with their adorable attack dogs had to say.
"WAIT!"
Paule hollered to us as he pulled up in one of the cute King Bulls, telling us to get on and that we should not be rampaging. He's right. Getting through all these pigs will take all day, and we don't have the time. We grabbed onto the ropes he brought and climbed on as it moved. I think the Franky Family called him Sodom. Okay, while we rode on Sodom, the others rode the other King Bull, Gomora.
Paule growled. "You all know what to do, and I don't need to remind you. Once Nico Robin moves through those gates, you have no chance."
"That's obvious," said Nami.
"You're up against Cipher Pol. I don't care what group or number they are from, but when you see them, Lucci, Kaku, Kalifa, and even Blueno. Tell them I'm not picking up any tabs, and they are fired."
"Sure," smirked Zoro.
"Can you fire a secretary?" I asked.
"Iceburg can, and I'm here in his stead. So do it."
He stood up as the guards and their dogs were moving close to us. He leaped off and finished them off with a super awesome rope knot attack. Ya know, if he had a whip or a flail, he would be a force to be reckoned with, but that's still cool. The three men from Galley-La dove to strike the guards. I have to say, for guys who spend all day making ships, they are more capable than we thought. The Franky Family on Gomora fired all of their artillery on the government jerks. A great battle to save Robin and, I guess, Franky. Although, I do feel bad that they are throwing their lives away. We are screwing with the government, after all.
We rode the majestic beasts across the battlefield while we evaded and deflected attacks from the sailors around us. Also, I found out that the cute KingBulls were saved by the Franky Family from a giant Neptunian. I guess. Oh, and Sogeking did not climb, according to what Chopper interpreted from the KingBull... really Usopp? At a time like this, you let your cowardice overcome you. What was the point of the Sogeking persona? Did your transformation fail or something? Ugh, maybe it's better if he did not come.
"We can't turn this around for him." said Zoro, his focus ahead.
"Look at this island!" Nami pleaded, her face filled with worry. Chopper was panicking while looking behind us. "It's full of danger! He's not Luffy, he's alone!"
"He's not Luffy, but he's far from weak." reminded the swordsman. "Each time we passed an island, we have gotten stronger. He cheated death many times."
"He took a metal bat to the face and lived." said the chef. "He will be fine."
"He has to undergo the change." My tone was serious. "He will break out of that cocoon soon."
"Anya..." Nami sounded like she wanted to say more.
"Yeah." Sanji chuckled. "He will break out of his shell."
Hmm... why does his tone feel different? Ah, it does not matter. Besides, the Courthouse is close. Soon, we will be bursting through those doors.
BOOM!
Kyah! Someone hit the majestic Sodom with a bomb! Those evil bastards! Hang in there, friend!
"STRAW HATS!" The Franky Family hollered beside us, looking panicked and worried. "Quickly, get over here! Sodom is done for. He was hit in the chest. If you don't leap over, YOU WON'T MOVE FORWARD.
The King Bull made a noise, which Chopper understood. "He said, "GO!"
Damn, those evil gutless morons! Harming animals that make an effort to protect us is no good. We leaped onto Gomara just as Sodom fell. I looked back at our fallen friend and saluted him for a well-done job. Your brother will take it from here. The long road was difficult. I think the Marines were prepared to take us out if we kept going straight. We had to take a different path other than the Central Road. Cannon Fire, people shouting, and a whole bunch of other things. There has to be a path up here. We have to keep going for Robin's sake.
While figuring things out, Granny Kokoro called us through a Den Den Mushi. She told us information about no road between the Tower of Law and the Courthouse and that the drawbridge had to be lowered. She knew this was because some guy named Tom came to do some repairs. Also, she somehow saw Luffy fighting someone on top of the Courthouse. Go, bro! So, we know what to do. Head to Courthouse, drop the drawbridge, and break all the bones.
AH! Unfortunately, before we could do anything, some strong guys hit poor Gomara with big giant chain balls, knocking her down and us with it.
"AHH Gamora!" shouted Chopper. "Are you okay? Good, she's not dead!"
"We'll sure be," Sanji growled as he looked behind us. "All the soldiers we passed are catching up."
"We'll be surrounded." Zoro gripped his sword.
"What do we do?" I wondered as I gripped my spear.
-Franky P.O.V.-
Damn Spanpunk, Damn CP9. When I get out of these chains, I will slam dunk his head into a trash can. If what Nico Robin says is true, he has a trigger that will call a weapon to rain down on this place. My bet he accidentally presses during a panic attack. Idiot. Ol' Super Franky is held against his will against these dogs, who I believe are just as bad as the pirates they claim are evil. Tom built the ship for Roger. There is no reason for him to be blamed for that. Lately, I'm starting to be less for the Government. It's not like I was super for them before, but my opinion of them is too far down. I look to my left to see Nico Robin sitting next to me with a worried expression. Her face may look neutral, but a trained eye can see how terrified she is. Hearing Straw Hat arriving with reckless abandon to save her was not something she wanted to hear. She exchanged her life for theirs so that they could leave Water Seven safely, but they proved to be idiots and super cool guys. Brings a tear to my eyes. In retrospect, I don't see how they could storm this place with just them, but who knows? Maybe I could say something to reassure her.
"Maybe they can pull this off?"
She closed her eyes. Nothing, not a word. Just a woman with the weight of the world on her while waiting for a much bigger darkness to arrive.
"I get it, it's reckless, but this is them. Lavender Lancer and Swirly Bro made me think they are the biggest idiots in the world, which is good because they super care about you."
"No."
"No?"
She exhaled sharply. "They don't get it. I was protecting them."
"Then that deal you made ended as soon as they came after you. I think Spandick would have immediately sent his men after them an hour after they set sail. You saw the guy; his face looked repulsive."
"Still."
"My boys aren't here, and I am not ready to give up. Hold on to that hope, and if the Buster Call is really as bad as you say, then let's cross that bridge."
"I can't have hope."
I sighed. There is no point in helping her eyes see a narrow view. Hell, maybe she is right. Enies Lobby looks like no joke, and Spanbutt and his suits are nothing to sneeze at... but if I break free, I will fight. You can count on it. Oh, here is the joke of the lifetime approaching us with his, goading us with his dum report from what was happening around this stiff-neck place. He was harassing Robin about Straw Hat's fate. He raised Den Den Mushi to ask the others, but the way the snail looked, I could see a panicked expression.
"Calm down, report every single detail. Leave nothing to the imagination."
Ha! The look on his stupid face when he told them everything. Straw Hat's crew absolutely thwarted their so-called guarded facility. What a joke! They are already in the Courthouse. Plus, it sounds like two giants joined the crew, and many soldiers were taken down. A majority were taken down by Straw Hat. The kid has more guts and power than I thought he did. I underestimated him. He hightailed to who knows where with a stupid panicked look, dropping the snail as the suit on the other end continued to report what happened. HA HA!
"Whatever you think is going to happen?" I chuckled. "This is proof of how much you mean to them. You deserve to live, Nico Robin."
She still appeared unconvinced, but if anybody can prove it to her, it's the Straw Hats.
-Anya-
That's how you make an entrance! We're inside the Courthouse! ALRIGHT! Moments ago, we were surrounded, but not. The cool KingBull, Gomora, said no to pain and giving up. Losing his sight was only a minor thing for him. He blitzed through all the suits and sailors like a mad bull as he ran straight to the courthouse. Wait, there is a wall! A dead end? Screw deadends, it never existed in the first place. Zoro and Sanji broke that dead end by smashing it into pieces. Even after arriving, we were still surrounded by sailors, suits, and guys who looked like prevents with giant balls and chains. They were trying to box us in. Well, this is where we want to go, ya jerks. Luffy is up there fighting a Cipher Pol jerk, and we're playing catch-up, so get out of the way! We broke into the tower by breaking the wall and not opening doors like the crazies we were made out to be. Ha!
We stormed in, taking out our more stragglers like a hurricane.
"That was easy. Great job everyone!" I cheered.
"But, you three blasted them like they were nothing." said one of Speedo's men.
"So this is the rumored court," mumbled Nami. "I hear you are guilty no matter the crime."
"That sounds skewed in their favor." said Chopper.
"That's how shitty the government is," growled Sanji. "All Robin did was be beautiful for the world, and they punished her for it. Her mind and soul are too precious."
"Pft, her beauty is not important." scowled Zoro. "Focus."
The chef scoffed. "Yeah, yeah."
"You all know you need to go straight to the top," said one of the Speedo family members. "The rest of us will stay behind and guard your rear."
Huh, it looks like a court is in session headed by... is that three-headed man? Is that their version of Cerberus? He's ugly for thinking he can act like the toughest hound at the gates of hell. Anyway, we took care of more stragglers and began to make our way to the top.
"DON'T WORRY ROBIN-CHAN! YOUR PRINCE WILL SOON ARRIVE!" the chef roared as he ran up a set of stairs. I nodded, then followed after him, believing we needed to hurry to the top. I heard Nami cry out for something; I was too focused on reaching the top. Sanji and I climbed the building while sending every single dog of the government flying away with broken bones.
"We're almost there!" Sanji roared. "The heart shall keep beating, you punks, until I rescue you, Robin!"
"But... you will be dead."
"Love is all you need even if your heart stops beating."
"You're an idiot."
"So you do love me?"
I ignored him and kept slamming, poking, and slashing the fodder in our way.
"Guilty!"
"Shut up!" I shouted as I dodged the pervert's giant iron ball and pierced him in the shoulder, then shut him up with a kick in the head. If it's not justice, then saying guilty repeatedly like it's some brand new craze. Come on, are they some kind of pervert cult? Anyway, Sanji and I reached the top floor because there wasn't another set of stairs.
"No stairs!" I shouted. "COME ON! We gotta go."
"We make a door." The chef glanced up. "Carve up the ceiling and serve it on a plate with extra spice."
That's what he did, like a gentleman. He carved that roof with a strong kick and flew outside. I leaped out after him, all the way to the top. The top of the courthouse, where the blue sky is. Huh, feels different up top. I looked around, and to my surprise, another hole was made by the others. I see them sitting around, catching my breath.
"Wait! YOU!" the chef pointed at Zoro. "Why are you here?"
"You're late, the both of you. See what happens when you go with the idiot?"
"Adrenaline," I said. "Hell of a drug."
I heard a familiar yell and looked to the edge of the building to where we had just come from to see Sogeking flying up from below. Huh, so he did make it and did not run away. Good ol' metamorphosis. He was almost like a superhero flying in the air, and a dud when he crashed into the ground.
"Is he okay?" The navigator asked as Doctor-kun walked over and picked the man up.
"I'm glad he made it." spoke the chef.
"How did he get up here?" wondered the swordsman.
"ROBIN! JUST LISTEN! Whether you want to die or not. I don't care what you have to say. You say that when you are with us! By our side!
Our attention shifted to the familiar form of Luffy, standing on the edge of the roof. I gasped at the view and what was on that tower. If it did not stand for the World Government, I would have marveled at it. But not today. No, today is the day we make a stand and rescue Robin. Our resolve was stone cold; our eyes locked, and we walked toward the rooftop's edge to join the captain. Ya know, if you were watching us from afar, you would see six fearless and unpredictable pirates walking with pride as high as this tower and walking as calmly as a gentle wind before a hurricane. Each step we took was like beating a hammer against steel with a calm mind. The wind gently blew against us as we joined my brother on the roof. I stood on his left, next to Chopper, while Sanji stood on the far-off. The seven of us stood firmly on the rooftop, staring at our enemies. I saw Top Hat, Square Nose, and Glasses Slut with four other suits. There was Zipper Mouth, Wild Hairface, a lecherous jerk, and a slut with a flute in her hand. Then there is the pink-haired guy who looks one step away from the crazy town. He was wearing part of a mask. Why? Then there is Robin and Speedo Guy... nah his name is Franky. He helped us.
"Leave the rest to us, Robin."
Damn Straight.
Patchwork Mask started panicking, then ordered CP9 to kill us in the Tower of Law. Huh, they are full of themselves. He taunted us. Told to us that we should be afraid of the great and mighty CP9 and that he has the power to use the greatest authority by pressing the golden snail to call forth the Buster Call. The same threat that wiped Ohara from the map. What a bastard and he's acting like he's going to press the shiny thing. Who is the idiot who gave them that? Would the government wipe this out just to kill us? Maybe... of course, they would.
"Do you realize... WHAT WILL HAPPEN IF YOU PRESS THAT!?"
I grimaced at the tone of Robin's voice. She showed more emotion than the short time we spent together. The Buster Call really rustled her psyche... psyche, I think that's the word for it. The word she called him out on his stupidity, how tired, how scared she looked. This... threat is not something to mess with. The government has a lot of darkness behind its justice banner.
Patchwork Mask sounded like he was appalled that the government would wipe out their own men... maybe they would. Luffy did tell me about Captain Morgan threatening his men to kill themselves.
"That threat is now aimed at my friends. The longer I wish to stay with you all, the greater your lives will be at risk. No matter the distance the sea will take me, an unrelenting foe is pursuing me. The world and its darkness is my foe."
I see. Aokiji shook her, leading to this. Leading her to believe she has become a burden to us. The Buster Call would be turned on us if she remained with us; we would be killed just because she would be with us, and after getting into so much danger, we would cast her aside. No... I don't want to cast you aside because of this. If I were the daughter of a dangerous person, would I want my friends to cast me aside? No, I don't want that... but I would find people to be with. Robin has us and would never betray her. Of course, Patchwork Mask laughed at her plight, mocked her by agreeing with her.
"LOOK!" He pointed to the flag above. "You see that? That symbol right there represents the unity of more than 170 nations allied across the four blues and the Grand Line. It's the world itself. Do you realize how frivolous your resistance is? Do you understand the power of your organization?"
"But... the Revolution Army just took down a nation a month ago," shouted Nami. "Can you explain that?"
"I.. I...THEY WILL GET THERES! DRAGON WILL FALL SOON!"
There are rumors that Dragon is gaining influence, but whatever.
"I get it now, Robin's enemy."
I smirked at Luffy. I had a feeling something wild was going to happen.
"Sogeking, shoot down that flag."
Oh, snap! I felt this absolute giddiness inside me. I wanted to laugh out loud. Sogeking aimed his oversized slingshot weapon, Kabuto, and a flame in the shape of a phoenix. It flew with power and authority straight at the flag, and engulfed it in flames. The sheer disrespect we had shown had made Patchwork freak out, and I think I heard some Marines down below shout with indignation. Yes, we did it. We told you our answer! We declared war against the World Government. How do you like that!? Huh? Huh?
"ARE YOU OUT OF YOUR MIND! DO YOU REALLY THINK YOU CAN SURVIVE THE ONSLAUGHT OF THE WORLD!?"
Luffy glanced at me with a smile. I nodded, and we both took a deep breath and yelled with anger.
"BRING IT ON!"
If he was driven to insanity now, he's really gawking at us.
"ROBIN!" Luffy shouted. "I haven't heard it. SAY IT! SAY YOU WANT TO LIVE!"
"LET'S RIDE THIS HURRICANE, ROBIN!" I shouted.
-Robin-
No... they did it. Why? Why would they go this far? Why can't they let me... die? They all know I don't deserve to exist. I am a blight on the world. This would be so much better without me. They.
"It's not a sin to exist."
I tensed. It was hours ago when Franky blurted it out with firm belief. It was not a reminder for him; it was a reminder for me. To have me believe I deserve to exist. Do I? Should I? Do I have the right?"
"In this vast sea, someday, somewhere, you will find friends who will protect you."
Saul
"Have faith in Luffy."
Long nose, Usopp... I guess. It's okay to wish, okay to believe. It's... okay to say what is sitting further down my heart. The thing that was buried further than my desire to die. It's okay to release it. Release it all for my... friends to hear.
"I WANT TO LIVE! TAKE ME WITH YOU THE BLUE SEA!"
-Anya-
I smiled widely at hearing what I wanted to hear, what we all wanted to hear. I took out my spear, twirled it, and then slammed the pole end on the ground. I heard the noise of the drawbridge lowering, further increasing my anticipation to go down and go wild. Let's go in there, beat every one of these bastards, and get out of here.
A/N: A Lot has happened. Netflix One Piece dropped. It's okay. I rate it as better than the other live actions I have seen so far. Not perfect, but to me it is watchable. Now, if I only had the patience to look for the actress, that would be Anya if she existed in the prime One Piece world.
Gear 5 was interesting in the anime, but.. the anime has issues. Auras, blocks after someone makes an impact, stuff.
Egghead is shaping up nicely. It's coming together the final world war. The players have been set. Moon man and the God Knights, the revos, the four emperors, the Marines. The whole world is waiting. Based Morgans.
Kuma... bruh.
Oh and there this. Before the main anime and manga is finished, they are launching a remake of the anime at a different studio. Lolz, maybe less aura and cubes.
Anyway, next time.
