[IC] One Piece: Legacy

[Sableyezer]

It has been 30 years the pirate known as Monkey D. Luffy found the One Piece and became the Pirate King, since then he has become famous throughout the world, loved by some, feared by others, but respected by all. Those who knew him thought him to be one of the greatest men who ever lived.

But even great men eventually fall…

News has spread of the Pirate King’s death and with One Piece once again up for grabs, a new pirate era is born. with the Straw-hat crew disbanded and the rise of strong, new pirates, who will be the first to make to Raftel and become the next Pirate King?

Lougetown. The jewel of the Polestar Islands. A popular tourist spot, and the final port for any aspiring pirates on the way to the Grand Line. The place of birth, and death, of the previous King of the Pirates, Gol D. Roger, and once nearly the execution site of the recent Pirate King, Monkey D. Luffy. It was here that dreams were born and blossomed. And for three young troublemakers, their destinies began the moment a boy clad in a familiar straw hat stepped foot in town...

[phillmyster]

LogueTown, Gold Roger tavern

The bartender was tending his own business when a youg man entered the empty tavern with a rather large cart. Leaving it beside him the man sat down at the bar counter infront of him.
Bartender: G'day sir, what'll it be?
Griff: Anything you recomend....[Griff exhaled in disappointment] Aww man, what a waste of time. The legendary Loguetown.... full of worthless pirate crews.
Bartender: Ah, so you're trying to get yer self into the lootin business [he said as he put a jug of beer in front of Griff]
Griff: Sir, I know all about the looting business, and business is booming.[Griff pulled out a small bag and put it on the counter] judging from what you have on you, you're the one who should consider the looting [he said with a smirk]
The bartender recognized his bag, it was his and filled with his coin, he took it back immediately. Surprised
Bartender: You do make a point but, why'd you want to join a crew then?
Griff: I'm not sharing my secrets with just anyone old man, but I have come here for a reason, I've heard rumors about this place, It was here that Gold Roger spent his last night before he left for the grand line and also Monkey d Luffy passed through here before he sailed to the grand line, so it might be fate that the next pirate king could come through here.... eventually....
The Bartender, again suprised at the young man for knowing his lonely bar's history. It was his Grandfather that served those very two people in the past.
Bartender: Or he could have already passed by.....[he smirkily replied]
Loosing some spirit in his search Griff laid his face on the bar counter
Griff: Just shut it old man, it's a long shoot anyway. [after a bit more talking, he left the money for his drink on the counter and moved to a table with his cart, there he took out some trinkets and began to fiddle with them] you don't mind if I settle myself here for a bit while I try out my luck right?
The bartender smiled and nodded, signaling he was ok with it

[ladyonyx04]

Natsu Hizuri walked down the street of Lougetown her long stride lazy in comparison to the captain who she was currently following. She was nineteen years old and because of her innate intelligence and ability to learn quickly and effecently, she rose quickly amongst the ranks of the Marines. She had been adopted by the famous Admiral Lazarus Hizari who was currently on his fourty-sixth birthday. Why he was famous, she usually tuned that out not entirely interested in the drival information constantly 'deleting' the reason once it reached her brain. She had, during the week she had been stationed here wondered around, and now she knew the town better than she did the back of her hand, and would never get lost. She had an impeccable sense of direction, almost as if she had a compass implanted in her brain as well as an ability to correctly guess the weather. Some of which had been taught to her by Nami, not that she talked about that. Her blonde head snapped up as her name was called, her violet eyes looking at the man speaking. "This is a popular port for marines but--"
"Also remain on the look out for law breaking pirates. It is not only our duty but our pride in taking down pirates and either killing them or apprehending them in Impel Down if they have an excessive amount of belli reward." Natsu quoted almost automatically and with a tone that said 'we already had this dang conversation'. She rolled her eyes and wondered off the captain going to get some saki. She could deal with this. Days that started out normal and for once not having to point out the flaws of someone's thinking. She cracked her knuckles pausing as her eyes caught a movement to her right and she watched the man, the uniform she was wearing seeming to pause with her, for the white coat had billowed behind her measured steps. She was wearing traditional black khaki's but substituted the blue shirt for a black one that was 'indecent for a marine' but she didn't care. If it got the job done who the hell cared? Busy bodies. That's who. For some odd reason she felt a storm coming, but the clouds were no where to be seen. A pretty much picture perfect day to sail off to sea. She frowns a thoughtful look on her face. So what was this? She shook her head clearing it. "Weird. Then again...perhaps not." She said to herself checking the town for trouble.

[CrimsonWarrior55]

Kero Boris stood in front of a large foreboding iron door, which practically screamed 'KEEP OUT', yet oddly enough said 'Welcome, One and All, to the Solar Kingdom'. It was... quite perplexing, but then again, if the rumors about the head of this establishment were true... perplexing was the norm. Banging on the door three times, it took about two seconds for a slot to slide open and two eyes peered out at him "What is it? Who are you? What do you want?" the eyes asked rapidly, not letting Boris answer until it was done. "It's me. Kero Boris. Here to pick up my order" he said, in a irate tone. As a man on a strict schedule, he had no time to deal with these morons. "Ah... Mr. Kero. You bring money?" the eyes asked in a pleasant tone that was clearly a threat. Wasting no time, Boris handed over a wad of cash, at which point the doors instantly opened, allowing him access into a lawless nuthouse.

Behind the doors were two very large men, easily 10 feet tall, who were pushing the doors shut. Both were dressed the same. Red bandanas with the letters B.E. adorned the top of their heads, while there bottoms were clothed in a dark pants. They were shirtless except for a large black vest, unbuttoned like thugs, that had a large silver Gatling gun crisscrossing a silver claymore. "Come Mr. Kero. Please follow me. You order is ready, fufufufufu" A rat-like little fellow with a face like a weasel, appropriately named Weasel, was right at Boris' side instantly, ready to escort him. He was dressed like the guards, but his vest had a simple rapier crossing a revolver, indicating some kind of ranking Boris didn't care about. Directing him through the fort, Boris was disgusted by the filth that ran rampant through this place. He expected much more from a smithy of this much prestige. There were men and women doing whatever they pleased with whoever they pleased everywhere. Gambling, drinking, smoking odd things, and other debauchery. Boris just wanted to get his guns and get out of here.

In what felt like an eternity, Weasel and Boris finally reached the forge. But what he saw did not please him at all. "What the hell is this?" he demanded, picking up the one rifle that was next to his name "I ordered two rifles! Not one." Weasel merely chuckled "Fufufufu... indeed you did, good sir. But you only paid up for one. We tried to tell you, but you were in such a hurry to leave this... what did you call it? A cesspool of filth?" he said, grin nearly splitting his face "I assure you, though. This one rifle will be more than adequate". By now, Boris was red in the face, and not from the sun "ARE YOU KIDDING ME!!" he roared, throwing the gun to the floor "I PAID YOU THREE TIMES THE NORMAL AMOUNT!!".

Carefully picking up the rifle, Weasel's grin remained "Indeed. Three times the normal amount for a single rifle. I suggest you take it. The Boss was willing to craft you this, even after you insulted us. Be grate-" "NO! I demand to see your Boss! Take me to this Dani, and I shall negotiate a new price" Boris declared, pulling a revolver on the word "negotiate". Smile never leaving his face, Weasel, just sighed and shook his head "Alright, if you insist. This way, please" he said, and turned towards the rear of the fort. Following his lead, Boris' glare never left their destination. A large tower that was always basked in sunlight (That might be an alteration from the game). In no time at all, the two were standing in front of another large door, this one made from wood and intricately carved. Standing outside were two more guards, but both seemed to be under the affects of alcohol. Opening the door, Weasel lead Boris in.

The first thought that ran through his head was that this room was damn dark for always being in the sun. Indeed, the bed was covered in shadow, to the point were he couldn't even see the outline of the man that ran this place. But could tell from the shuffling that he was there. "Boss Dani. We appear to have another unsatisfied cus-" "Can it, you piece of shit!" Boris cut off Weasel and took a step forward "Now listen up. I paid you and your gang here, three times the amount I could pay anywhere else, and all I got was one measly rifle! ONE! I paid for two. So I demand two-no. Make it three for wasting my time! Even though I'm sure they're shitty as hell!" he shouted, pointing his gun at the outline he could barely make out now that his eyes started adjusting. Feeling a yanking on his sleeve, he looked over at Weasel "Please, sir. The Boss has a hangover. Could you please not shout. Also, the Boss is a little grumpy when woken up, so it would do you well not to agitate he-" "I DON'T GIVE A FUCK!!" Boris cut in again, this time pointing his pistol at Weasel "Now get your filthy hands off me before-" And a shot rang out in the dark.

His revolver clattering to the ground, Boris screamed as he clutched his hand where there was now a huge smoking hole. "Alright, Fucker, here's what gonna happen" came a voice from the bed. A... woman's voice? "Oop, now you done it" Weasel chuckled, slowing backing away. Looking back to the bed, Boris saw the distinct feminine outline crawl out of bed and move towards him and into the light. "Choice A. You can die for threatening one of my men. Choice B. You can die for insulting us. Choice C. You can die for insulting my work. Or Choice D. You can die for being a dick" the voice listed off the final choice as it's owner stepped into the light. A young woman of about 20-ish, a great tan, and wearing nothing but a bikini. Boris would've found her very attractive if not for two things. The scars riddling her body... and the smile she currently wore. It promised pain. "Um... Mistress. You forgot the choice where he doesn't die" Weasel spoke up. "Huh? Oh, yeah. Choice... what is it? F? D? No, I said D. Ah, fuck it. Choice Pussy. You leave all your money, the beautiful rifle I crafted for you, and you leave with your head still attached. Both of them. I would say your dignity too, but it smells like your leaving that on my floor right now. Also, tell anyone I'm a girl... and well, use your imagination. Just know, it involves pain. Lots and lots of pain. Now choose..."

Boris couldn't get out fast enough, the entire gang's mad laughter following him out as he took one last look at the playful foreboding sign above the doors 'WELCOME... TO BLOODY EVOLUTION'. Grimacing in humiliation, he turned and fled with a quick mumble "You watch, Bitch. I'll bring you crashing so hard, you'll be beggin for your life". Watching his retreating form from her tower, Dani turned to Weasel "Well, now. That's that. I'm going back to bed". Bowing his way out, a thought occured to Weasel "Boss... was it wise to let him go? What if he reports you to the Marines in Lougetown?". Laughing, Dani slipped back under the covers "Oh, please. If we haven't got a bounty by now, I doubt we ever will. Not like that bastard was a Government Official" "Um... actually..." "Bah, what's the worst that could happen?"...

[CrimsonWarrior55]

Taking in a deep breath of the salty sea air, Jonas D. Samuel grinned. Here he was, finally in Lougetown. He'd wanted to visit ever since he was a little kid. Humming to himself, he walked down the streets in awe, taking in everything. The sights, the sounds, the smells (particularly the meat stalls), filled his senses. It wasn't long before his feet led him to the very center of town, where there once stood a mighty symbol of both Marine justice and Pirate hope. The execution platform of Gol D. Roger. Despite having been brought down in a freak lightning storm about 30-40 years ago, Pirates still came from all over to pay respect to the man whose words drove many to the sea, including the man who, in turn, brought Sammy to the sea.

Continuing his self-tour throughout the city, Sammy's stomach eventually started rumbling, badly. And he kinda... didn't have any money. "Damn... well..." he muttered to himself, glancing over at a nearby meat stand "Desperate times"...

[Two minutes later]

"Crap, crap, crap, crap, crap!!" Sammy shouted as he ran through the streets, three large hunks of meat in his arms and one in his mouth (so it actually sounded more like "Cwap, cwap, cwap, cwap, cwap!!"), ducking and diving as he dogded an angry vendor... and about 15 of his closest gym buddies (seriously, these guys were huge... as were the butcher's knives in their hands). "Jeez, you'd think in a town constantly visited by pirates, they'd be used to this sort of thing", he muttered, as he quickly shuffled down an alleyway too small for his pursuers forcing them to go around, leading to Sammy doubling back as they vanished around a corner. His face splitting into a cheeky grin, he was so caught up in his victory, he totally forgot to pay attention... and ended up running straight into a girl, who happened to be dressed up like a marine "Oh, my gosh, I am so sorry! Are you okay? Here, let me help you up" he said, pulling the girl to her feet, but before she had the chance to respond... "HEY, THERE HE IS!!!" "Oh, crap! Laters!" and off he went, climbing a nearby building and running along the rooftops.

Eventually, he finally managed to outwit his pursuers... again, and this time, ducked into a quiet little bar in another alleyway to hide out, taking a seat at the bar next to another patron, and began chomping down on the rest of his meat, offering one to the kid he was sitting next to "Wan won?"...

[ladyonyx04]

Natsu hadn't been expecting to be knocked into and whoever it was apologized as he helped her up. She would have said something but pursers were after him.
"Oh crap! Laters!" He said as he ran and climbed up a building making her stare after him a moment before turning and staring down those after the young man with the symbolic straw hat that she'd always remember. She placed her hands on her hips and they stopped recognizing her as a marine officer.
"Hello boys." She said cheerfully knowing that it was degrading them, but when they stopped behaving like children she would stop treating them as such.
"Lieutenant Hizari." The "leader" said begrudgingly bowing his head in respect. "That runt stole meat." One of the beefier guys informed her.
"How long was he at sea?" She asked raising a blonde eyebrow.
"Uh..."
"Exactly you imbecilic Neanderthal. He could have been half way towards starving to death. Here. Now can you leave my presence? You smell like a brewery." She said giving him some belli and stalking off but not without a glare that made them freeze before saying something stupid and once she got far enough she grins. "Well well. I found the source of my storm. How peculiar. Perhaps I should track him down." She said and closed her eyes as a map of the town appeared in her head and she perfectly remembered seeing which direction he went. "Ah. Towards the more...seedier places in town." She says scratching the bridge of her nose. Her slow pace gradually made its way in that direction.

[phillmyster]

Suddenly someone else had entered the bar, he was eating meat while carrying meat with both hands, a difficult feat for any normal human.
Do to his accelerated breathing Griff noticed Sammy had been running so he began to think, why would he run with food and come here of all places? Griff looked at the bartender and pointed a finger at Sammy with a “do you know him” look on his face, the bartender shrugged and continued doing his buisness.
So, he must have stolen it, Griff continued on his train of thought, It kind of reminds me of my early thieving days, running was most of the job back then.... wait... (Sammy began walking to his counter) is he a thief? No, he doesn't quite fit the bill, maybe he's a pirate! Can he be the one to be the next king? He doesn't look that str.......!!!!!! Griff saw the straw hat on Sammy, who sat next to him and offered him some of his meat.
Griff sat still looking in awe at the straw hat, he couldn't help but pat himself on the back, making a stupid grin while scratching the back of his head, His guess could actually be right, if that was the fabled straw hat, then he remembered he was offered some meat, “Yeah, I would like some”
Griff began to panic a bit, he could not blow this meeting, he began to feel the same panic he got when he first started stealing, one wrong move and it's over, he took a deep breath and continued “Well, I'm Griff,” Griff looked at the bartender and ordered two, no six more drinks, if Sammy could eat those 3 big pieces of meat, then surely he could drink a lot as well, then he turned to him again “It's a thank you for the meat, can I ask you something stranger, who gave you that straw hat and why are you here in Lougue town?”

[Sableyezer]

“Oh, this?” Sammy motioned to his hat, “I got it from Luffy.” he said as he took another bite of his meat.
Griff showed his stupid happy grin again and patted Sammy on the back “ you don’t say, kia kia kia, so, are you following in his footsteps? why are you here ? If I’m not intruding too much in asking.”

“Following? i don’t follow anyone. and i’m here to get find a navigator.”

Griff ignored the stupidity of the “following” comment and just continued “OH, a navigator eh? how many people do you have in your crew, I believe your crew can use someone like me in it, I have a particular set of skills that may interest you, interested?”

“Skills?’ What kind of skills?”

Griff took the whole piece of meat from Sammy’s hand waved it back at him “Skills like these”

“OI! give me back my meat!”

‘’It’s ok, here, though you might want this straw hat with the meat too,”
Sammy looked up to see that his hat had in fact been taken. shooting Griff a glare, he took back his meat and hat placing the latter back on his head with a short “hmph”

“as you can see I’m very crafty at acquiring items, for free, without the owner knowing of it”
The bartender left the drinks on the table and Griff lifted it towards Sammy “So, what do you think?”

“... are you strong?”

“Well… I’m not fond of fighting but, I can hold my own…. well…. not fiscally”

“Can you navigate?”

“Well….no”

“then you can’t join.”

Griff’s face turned to stone… he blew it, he panicked, getting up in a flash he said ”What! why not!? “
“Because you tried to take my treasure.” Sammy stood up and downed the drink that was bought for him “Thanks for the drink.” with that, he grabbed his meat and left.
“Wait!“ Griff left some coin on the table, grabbed his cart and followed Sammy out, a few feet behind him “I’m not giving up you know! I’ll follow you till you let me join!” He had an annoyingly angry expression that let out a dark vibe “I did not get this far to just give up now” he thought “ I’ll join his crew even if it’s as a stowaway”

“jeez you’re annoying, i’m not gonna let you join so just stop” Sammy continued walking down the alleyway munching on his meat.

[ladyonyx04]

Natsu stopped her movement listening as she heard two voices arguing.
"I'm not giving up you know! I'll follow you till you let me join!" Said a male voice which sounded annoyed.
"Jeez, you're annoying. I'm not gonna let you join so just stop." Said the male whom she had been tracking down said just as annoyed. Join? She thought of many things the second male could be wanting to join. A band. A super hero in his quest, that last one made a smile break out on her lips in amusement. The one she dreaded the most though was the joining of a pirate crew. Well....the guy she was tracking down DID have the straw hat that had belonged to the past Pirate King who had listened to her wish as a young girl and said that maybe it could come true. So maybe he wanted to follow in the footsteps of the last Pirate King. She sighs pulling a hand through her blonde hair.
"And I was having such a nice day." She said pouting prettily. She would now have to track them through the entire town and to where it was they were going and make sure that if indeed the guy she was tracking was going to be a pirate to reprimand him. Or tell him a way to avoid the marines without full out telling him that she was doing just that, making sure he would avoid marines. That she could do. She was used to doing these small favors for those that haven't done anything or much to break the law. She only really had to bring about justice with her...abilities only once since she has gotten them. She would have to get a small boat, some previsions, her weapons [she favored the sword although she could fight hand to hand or shoot a gun], and some drinking water. God what a pain in the ass to have to do.

[phillmyster]

After a bit of walking Griff noticed more and more marine troops gathering around them, had they noticed him? Even if he didn’t have a big bounty, he did have one, and he was known for being one slippery bastard, or was it for the straw hat guy, he was a pirate captain, who knows how much his bounty’s worth, not to mention his crew mates. Walking a little faster to reach Sammy, he reached inside his cart and took out a riffle and some bags that he left in his pants pocket.
“Hey staw hat, don’t look alarmed but, were being surrounded by marines, I believe they’re looking for us, I can get us out of here but I’d prefer to keep my cart, how bout we team up to get out of here?”
Meanwhile the marine grunts
Grunt 1: There he is, that slippery bastard with the low bounty, if we catch him maybe we can get a promotion.
Grunt 2: He isn’t that strong, but the guy next to him, who is he?
Grunt 3: Who cares, if he doesn’t even have a bounty he can’t be that strong
Grunt 1: but that Griff guy did say he wanted to join his crew, could the other guy be the Master of a thief’s guild? If so we could get an even bigger promotion!
Grunt 4: *by denden mushi* Hey, they’re arriving at the ambush zone, get ready.

[Sableyezer]

After a bit of aimless wandering through the alleyways, Griff stopped and spoke “Hey straw hat, don’t look alarmed but, were being surrounded by marines, I believe they’re looking for us, I can get us out of here but I’d prefer to keep my cart, how bout we team up to get out of here?”

Sammy turned to see Griff taking a rifle out of his cart and some bags out of his pockets.
“Zat sho?” he said as he finished up his last piece of meat. after discarding the bone Sammy chuckled
“ny-hihihihi, seems thing are about to get a bit more interesting around here. we can fight together but don’t expect me to save your ass if you’re in trouble.” taking a fighting stance, Sammy prepared for the fight ahead.

[ladyonyx04]

Natsu stopped a ways from the two she was trailing not unable to hear them as they were speaking low but she happened to look around and see a glimpse of white. She then took another look at the second male. Ooohh. Isn't that the slippery thief Griff? She rolls her eyes sighing. Well if the Strawhat man helped Griff, he would be thought the thief's accomplice. She wondered for a moment if the Strawhat man was looking for a bounty so early in his travels. It wouldn't surprise her. She planned an alternate route and wound up behind a marine looking at the two.
"Lieutenant. Its an honor to receive your help in this."
"Its our job yes?" She asked rhetorically with a raised eyebrow. Most knew that she didn't see it the strict 'justice' and 'criminal' as everyone else seemed to have. She cracks her knuckles thinking of possible ways to get the two out of the area. That way she could claim fault without being suspicious as she was a higher rank than these gathered here and go: 'I let them slip away from me.' And be guiltless especially if she 'chases' after them for a short while. Simple. She smiles. Sometimes she enjoyed being a marine. But those were very few and far between times mind you.

[phillmyster]

When Sammy and Griff arrived at the main plaza, about 20 marines with swords and another 20 with rifles behind the swordsmen surrounded them, in the surrounding rooftops about 10 marines pointed at them with rifles. Grunt 1 came forth to face the two men “Griff and um…. Strawhat guy, you are both under arrest for stealing and any other thing we can pin on you, give up and hand yourselfs peacefully” Grunt 1 thought to himself with a greedy grin “Now we have you Griff, and we even have an unknown criminal leader, there’s no way you can get out of this. Sweet sweet promotion here I come!” he began lo laugh “jia jia jia jia ji…”
Grunt 1 fell to the ground coughing and gaging, smoke coming out of him mouth
Griff had shot a smoke bomb into his mouth. “Those types of people annoy the hell out of me, hope you don’t mind I went and started the brawl Strawhat” ” against my better judgment ” he thought.

[Sableyezer]

“Thats fine,” Sammy said cracking his knuckles “I was about to punch him anyway.”
The marines looked on in shock at how blunt these men were. were they just stupid? Were they so cocky that they thought they could take them down? either way this infuriated them.

Another marine took charge and stepped forward “Prepare to fire!” Griff stepped up again “Cover your eyes Strawhat” he threw a flash bomb to the ground covering the plaza in a blinding light.

“Cover my eyes? why?” Before he got his answer, the flash bomb was thrown and Sammy was blinded along with the marines. “OH GOD MY EYES!! I CAN’T SEE!!” Sammy stumbled around, trying to get his bearings when he fell behind a near-by food stand.

After the flash,Griff opened his eyes and watched in awe as Sammy stumbled to the food stand, “äre you stupid” he whispered in shock. No time to waste, he shot smoke bombs to the snipers on the roofs and rushed to Sammy,“What’s wrong with you, why’d you keep your eyes open! we need to get rid of the gunners on the ground for now!”

Still dazed from the flash Sammy attempted to climb out of the stand but failed miserably, rolling over the top of the food and falling face first into the ground. “gommph emph.” he said with his face still in the the dirt. Sammy stumbled as he stood up, trying his best to focus.

“Oh screw it” Griff mumbled, Griff took out one of his bags from his pocket and loaded it into his rifle, he then tapped his shoes twice and wheels came out of them, activating his wind dials he began to move across the plaza in a firing stance, shooting every marine’s pistol, covering the outside of the guns with gunpowder. Now regaining their vision, the marines began to fire, only to have their guns explode on them, “Now all that’s left is the swordsmen” speaking of which, one attacked Griff who defended himself with his rifle “This is going to shock you” Griff said as he activated his electric dial, the electricity passed from his gun to the sword and so on. Another swordsman attacked Sammy, Griff took out another bag and threw its content at the floor in front of Sammys attacker, marbles, the swordsman tripped on them and fell flat on his face.

Sammy had finally gotten his eyesight back, “alright, I can see clearly again, hm?” he turned to see Griff skating around the plaza. “Su-SUGAEEEEEEEE!!!”

Griff was fending of a marine sword with his rifle again, he electrocuted the man with his dial “Dam, that should be all the juice the dial has” another man attacked him, Griff defended again with his rifle “this is bad, I can’t keep this up, the rifles gonna” the rifle cracked and broke in half, making the sword fall towards Griff, but the force made him lose his footing, sending a wind shell powered kick to the marines face, saving Griff from the blow and landing his but square on the ground, from where he noticed Sammy, with sparkles in his eyes “Hey idiot, don’t just stand there, were in the middle of a fight!” he said as he quickly got back up and evaded another sword. “I need to get to the cart, I need my bow” he told Sammy.

Being too impressed to notice, a swordsman snuck up behind Sammy, “I got you now crime boss!” the marine shouted as he took a swing “huh?” Sammy turned around just in time to dodge the attack but as he did so he bumped into another marine, and another, and another, soon he was being chased around the plaza by almost the entire group.

Griff looked in amazement “That works….” taking advantage of the commotion, he quickly skated to his cart and started searching inside. A marine snuck up behind him and prepared to attack

As he was being chased, Sammy could see Griff about to be attacked out of the corner of his eye, so he acted. “Kilovolt,” he shouted as he created a ball of electric energy in his hand, “Denki-dama!!” he threw the ball straight at the marine. when it made contact the marine screamed and flashed as the electricity flowed through him. once it subsided, his skin was black and crackling, his mouth was agape as smoke pour out and he soon fell over, passed out.

“So, this is the power of the pirate captain” Griff looked with amazement but also with great fear “If I were to be hit by that, I doubt the dial could handle the power”, snapping out of it, he returned to focus on the cart “Here it is” Griff took out his Bow and a quiver that he attached to his belt, now that the smoke had cleared. He had to take care of the few marines still on the rooftops, taking an arrow from the quiver, he readied his stance, took a deep breath, aimed and fired “Shooting Star: Meteor shower” one after another, he let out a volley of arrows that, combined with the propulsion power of the explosive flower pollen pierced and pinned the rifles of the marines to another building far behind each one. “Strawhat, there aren't any more gunners around, I think it’s time to get this over with, before any bigwigs decide to show up”

“Alright, i’m on it!” he shouted.
“D-did you see that?” one of the marines asked, “yeah, i did.” another said “the guy in the straw hat. he’s a Devil Fruit Eater.” all of the marines looked on in terror. they were fighting a Devil fruit eater this whole time. The guy could have taken all of them out in a shot if he wanted to. was he just toying with them?
“Now then,” All of the marines visibly flinched. Slowly they turned toward Sammy, who was preparing to attack. “time to take care of you guys.” the marine took a step back in fear. Sammy’s right hand began to spark as he held up. “Megavolt,” focusing the energy in his palm, he shouted “Kaminari!!!” shooting a bolt of lightning out of his hand which went through all of the marines, shocking them the same as their comrade before them. after the shock, one by one, the marines fell over, unconscious.

[ladyonyx04]

Natsu watched the entire fight studying, moving out of the way once blows came to close to her her eyes studying weaknesses, strengths, exits, and ways of blocking them. She placed her hand on a building having missed being electrocuted only by sheer skill and her ability to predict the weather, which came from a great teacher. "Tch pathetic. They didn't once think to ask me for help." She says pulling a hand through her blond tresses staring at the man in the stawhat. So, this was someone with the dream to be a captain. A pirate captain. Same as the one who used to own that hat. And the one who said her dreams could be reality.

"Well done. You successfully took down most of those here." She said with a sweet smile as she cracked her knuckles. "How about trying me then? Its not like I have you outnumbered. The odds are against me." She states the denden mushi in her pocket. She answered it when it rung. "Chello. Working on getting the two causing a racket. That and it seems the slippery thief thought to hide here. Tell the Sekininsha its handled." She said simply, hanging up before the person on the other side had even a moment to respond. "You can always give up. Its not like there's an underground level that leads to the port of Lougetown." She said, but it was a lie. There was one. It happened to be located to the right and behind Griff six paces. It was a sewer line, built in recently, but she made a point in memorizing everything. It helped in her ability to never get lost. She thought about saying something about being a part of the bigwigs they were avoiding. But best avoid that. She rather them think she wasn't much of a challenge. Much more simpler that way. And besides she highly enjoyed pulling the rug out of people's feet.

[phillmyster]

Griff Stood next to his cart and pulled it next to Sammy while talking to him “Strawhat, this is fishy, I saw her around the plaza but she didn't attack us, and she evaded your attack, it appears shes not like the other marines we fought. She openly declared she's outnumbered, challenged us and said she's taking care of us to her superiors, we have to be careful” while speaking, Griff took a look at his surroundings, not letting the marine woman out of her sight, there was no plausible way out without a confrontation, the only way out he saw was splitting up, but that meant he would loose sight of Sammy and probably wouldn't be able to join his crew.
Griff now next to Sammy whispered “I think we can't outrun her, where’s your crew? We could seriously use some backup right about now, and after this we should set sail and get out of here, we've caused enough trouble as is.”

[Sableyezer]

“What crew?” Sammy asked in response to Griff “You’re my first crew member. and besides i won’t need any help to fight this one.” he said walking towards the woman. once he was a safe distance away from Griff he spoke. “What’s your name lady?”
the woman look at questioningly but told him anyway. “Natsu. Natsu Hizuri”
“Nice to meet ya Natsu,” he said with a grin, “I’m Jonas D. Sammy.”
“Jonas D. Sammy, huh? I’ll be sure to have it ingrained on your cell” Natsu said with a cocky smirk.
“I’m not gonna lose to you, besides, i have another question.” Sammy said, cracking his knuckles.
“Oh? And what would that be, Mister Straw Hat?” she replied, taking a stance. At the same time, she took a quick scan of the surrounding area, marking all exits and taking notes of back-up plans. Just in case.
“Do you know how to navigate?” taking a fighting stance as he asked, his skin arcing with excitement.
“Eh..?” Momentarily taken aback by the oddity of the question, Natsu slowly nodded in confirmation “Y-Yeah. One of the best. Why?” As cautious of this man as she was, she couldn’t help but be slightly curious. In spite of that, the air around her began to fog as her core temperature began to drop.
“Because, when i win, you’re gonna be my navigator.”

[ladyonyx04]

"What crew? You are my first crew member. Besides I won't need help with this one." The man in the Strawhat said. Oh, that confident eh? He walked away from Griff. "What's your name lady?" He asked. It couldn't hurt to tell him.
"Natsu. Natsu Hizari." She said.
"Nice to meet you Natsu. I’m Jonas D. Sammy.”
“Jonas D. Sammy, huh? I’ll be sure to have it ingrained on your cell." Natsu said with a cocky smirk.
“I’m not gonna lose to you, besides, I have another question.” Sammy said, cracking his knuckles.
“Oh? And what would that be, Mister Straw Hat?” She replied, taking a stance. At the same time, she took a quick scan of the surrounding area, marking all exits and taking notes of back-up plans. Just in case.
“Do you know how to navigate?” Taking a fighting stance as he asked, his skin arcing with excitement.
“Eh..?” Momentarily taken aback by the oddity of the question, Natsu slowly nodded in confirmation. “Y-Yeah. One of the best. Why?” This man certanly made her curious. Despite that, the air around her began to fog up when her core temperature dropped.
"Because when I win you'll be joining my crew." He said cocky. She laughs and took out her sword grinning. This should be a fun fight.
"Well, aren't we a little confident? How about you put your belli where your mouth is." She said as her attention solidified on the man in the straw hat and began to run towards him.

[phillmyster]

“f-fi-fi-first crew member!?” those word frightened and excited Griff , no crew members meant they didn't have reinforcements but, he was the first to join, and was in the crew.
With an idiotic smile he just backed away with his cart keeping a lookout so no one else tried to attack them and keeping on looking for a way out, a quick get away but, to were? did they even have a ship to escape on? One person doesn't sail the seas with a ship so Sammy must have gotten here on a boat maybe, but, he didn't seam to be the bright navigating type, in fact, how did he get here in the first place?”
As Sammy and Natsu talked, Griff hear the most nonsensical thing he could ever hear,.
“Because when I win, you're gonna be my navigator” Sammy told Natsu
A marine, going pirate over a fight? Unheard of, but seeing as both of them were fruit users and apparently monsters, Griff withheld any opinions, their fight was getting serious and he didn't want any part of it.

[Sableyezer]

As Natsu ran towards Sammy, chill began forming around her sword. Noticing this, Sammy launched out a quick blast of electricity to knock her slightly off balance. Dodging it, Natsu rolled toward Sammy and thrust her blade, now covered in ice, up toward his shoulder. Dodging back, the blade simply nicked his shirt, but Sammy took the opportunity. “Kilovolt: Denki-DAMA!” he cried blasting her right in the chest with two balls of electric. The kickback knocked Natsu back a few feet, giving Sammy another opportunity to begin his own assault, before she could recover.