"Jack!" A voice reverberated through the corridors of Marine Ford HQ. The entire fortress island that was dozens of kilometers large was in a whirl wind of marines. People were being evacuated, the last of them that is.
145,000 People Lived in the 'Marine Forward'. In the internal cities with skyscrapers made of concrete that was protected with the wall of ports and marine operations on the outside where the ports were filled with War Ships, the massive Vessels armed with 10,000 millimeter cannons protecting the Marines and Civilians connected to those marines.
Beyond that wall of Civilization was the Heart of the Marine Military operation, the heart of the thing said to protect the civilized from the uncivilized, protect the wealth of those that earned it, the businesses propped up within the Island and all in between
Now. It was all a ghost town. Not a single civilian was on the expanse of artificial island. The only ones that wandered the streets now were important personnel and fighters.
Not a single person below HQ Rank Ensign, Equivalent to a non HQ Stationed Lieutenant Commander, was present. Every Navyman, every Sailor, Every Marine that was worth something, nearby, or within any Island was brought to HQ for what was about come…
"What!" The old voice of Falcon D. Jack, Grandfather of Falcon D. Leroy, and The Legendary Hero of the Marines complained back to the voice of Fleet Admiral Muromachi
"Your grandson!" The large man with a enormous black mustache connected to mutton chops screamed "Your grandson just broke into imperious styx to save your other Grandson!"
"What?!" Jack stood to his feet, slamming his hands into his Desk "Wheres Azar now?! And Leroy?! Are they…Are they…" He feared to speak certain words
"No! We've only just now gotten word from Styx that Azar is now on the way to Ingens. His Execution is happening today. And now because of your grandson, the entire base is in a stir!"
"Haha! Was wondering why it suddenly got a whole lot louder…But you know what this means right…" Jack said as he sat back down, and began to drink the soda sat on the wood. Trying to soothe his nerves with the sugar and caffeine
His eyes looked away from the Fleet Admiral. He was more worried about the fact that Azar was now headed right to him. He figured he'd have at least another day to come to terms with it.
"Yes. This means that most likely the mans Captain is already on their way. They found out about the Execution before it was even published in the Papers. And now-"
"War is coming…" Muromachi breathed the words with a palpable sense of seriousness "The Royal Marshal Privateers are already on their way. More Marines are arriving by the hour. And the Admirals are Already here."
"We must make a total display of dominance. We must ensure that we do not leave even a breath of possibility to show weakness. No sacrifice is to great for what must be done…You know as well as I, Jack, that this being done would be an absolute and monumental victory for the cause."
"Yes." Jack said sternly. He understood well.
Muromachi straighted. The metals that embellished his suit shuttering slightly as he adjusted. "The trenches and warmachines are ready. As are the other inventions we've mass produced. The Marines are equipped with brand new Weaponry and Equipment as well."
"I see. Good." Jack swallowed hard and cleared his throat "And the broadcast? Is it still going to occur? Even though we know that it will be War?"
"Of course. It has already been established that such a blow will be televised. To resend this would mean that we are showing weakness."
Another breath "How long until we begin?"
"I will suspect…A mere few hours. And ours should exceed 95,000 troops."
As they spoke, Marines followed off of the Ships. Including one Hannibal Wolfheart. The Royal Marshal Privateers first member to step foot on the Island
"Zehahaha! Hahah!" Vanes laugh echoed through the walls of Tartarus as his massive foot falls reported around the cold bleak bricks. "Rise and shine you miserable lot! Your stay in this shit hole is over!"
"You've got two options! Join up with me and we can carve our names into this miserable world like real fucking Pirates! Or you can go on your own way!" The Dark Dark fruit began to slither and writhe out of his hands hands! Wrapping around the bars and snapping off!
A man who was over 20 feet tall stepped out. A gigantic bushy brown beard knotted and unkempt. And another with black and greying streaks. One who was in a straight jacket, the man who had been behind the locked door filled with mist was snapped from his restraints! And an enormous wave of sand marked the spot he'd just been at before rematerializing in the main area!
"So many faces! So many legends of the sea…To be thrown away down hear! Forgotten by the world! When your names used to mean something! Zehahaha!" He lurched back and released a mighty roar of jubilation!
"You are currently nearly 20 miles under the sea! But do not worry…Not that you're out of-" The black slime gripped and snapped the restraints off of their wrists!
"Neddie Kelly, the man known for robberies and killings in the iconic armor that left marks in the culture of literature! And I know that another legend is here too…" He extended his hand and pulled a cell from the ground. A man in shackles and…And Iron Mask."
"Bastille…The man who once attacked Marine Ford to try and take on The Hero Of The Marines, and the Fleet Admiral himself…Before being humiliated…"
"And speaking of…Marines…" He turned to look at another man, who was missing an arm. The long man of onyx hair "Stag. The Silver Deer. The Admiral the World Forgot…but then again, I guess you never made it to full Admiral Qualification before…Zeheheh!"
"Yes…You will all do nicely…That is if you choose to come with! Now! The world is awaiting your answer!" Vane screamed
Mere hours from the Marine Fortress island, the Battleship that the escapees of Styx had stolen bounced against the waves. Rhcio had ceased his movement of water. There was things that needed to be discussed
"We should be at Ingens Fortezela in only a few hours at the current pass. But…" Rhico looked up to the sky "Its only…two hours at most when the Execution is supposed to happen. But, Red Sash. Diva. Bonney."
"What is it exactly that you are planing to do?"
"Save Azar. No matter what happens" Both Diva, Mar-Syl, and Leroy said at once "I'm gonna try and find a way off that fuckin island! Cuz I do not need to be in a damn warzone!"
"And I have some debts that need to be accounted for. On top of making sure my promise is kept to get you to the island…And stop the Marines victory…"
"Are you all willing to sacrifice that much for this?"
"Of course not." Hornigold said "I know what im capable of…But once my debt is paid. Im gone."
"Yeah! What he said!" Bonney shouted "Minus the Debt part…Im just gone plain and simple!"
"I'm willing. I don't care how many Marines I have to kill. I'm saving my brother. Now! Are we done?! And can we keep going!"
"Right. As long as its all in order. We'll be on our own out there. Your Father, Leroy, will not be coming. Even if you are there, because I am there. He knows i will protect you no matter what. As well, theres far to much at risk in the balance to have the Militia show up as well…"
"Then lets be on our way." Rhico said. His hands gripping "Torrent!" The Battleship shot forward! At this pace…they should be at Marineford by the time…The war starts