Who's the Enemy Here?! A Free-for-All Battle and a Powerful Ally!

 Out in the North Blue, somewhere nearby an isolated island 

''Out at sea, a day after their run-in with The Pudge Pirates and the mix-up between their shipwright and The Pudge Pirates' musician, Clay, The Jolly Pirates were up to their usual daily activities... Or so it seemed at first.''

Wyatt: Don't they ever give up?!!

Lawrence[Hybrid Form]: Do you REALLY need that question answered?!!

''A cannonball came flying at the crew from the stern of The Jolly Holiday. Before it could strike the main mast in a fiery explosion, a silouhetted figure cleanly carved the projectile into two halves; causing it to split apart and miss the mast. As the figure fell back onto the ship, a cylindrical object flew at one of the cannonball's halves, and knocked it off the side of the ship and into the sea. The cylinder, attached to a sturdy metal chain, was called back to a long, black metal pole, and was fastened to it instantly. The wielder of the weapon cried out at his attackers.''

Timber: WATCH WHERE YOU'RE FIRING THOSE THINGS!!! YOU KNOW HOW LONG IT TOOK TO BUILD THAT MAST?!!!

Spike: Nice cut, Sakura.

Sakura: It was nothing.

''Wyatt ran to the half of the sliced cannonball that had fell onto The Jolly Holiday, and placed his hand on it. When he moved his hand away, four bullets that were as black as the cannonball, seemingly oozed out of their original source and appeared in between Wyatt's fingers. He wasted no time in loading them up into his personal gun, and ran to the stern of the ship. Taking aim, he fired back at the attackers.''

Wyatt: Let's see how YOU like it!!! Ammo Type: Cannonball!!

''Wyatt then shot the black bullets from his gun, and when they made contact with the hull of the enemy ship, they exploded as if they were cannonballs themselves. An excitable fellow ran up behind Wyatt and showed his enthusiasm for Wyatt's Devil Fruit powers.''

Chris[starry eyed]: That was so COOL, Wyatt!! They exploded like cannonballs, but they were normal bullets!!

Wyatt[proudly]: There was nothing normal about them to begin with!

Glory: What should we do about this cannonball that Sakura destroyed?!

Wyatt: Bring it to me! I could get used to firing cannonballs like this!

Spike: On it!

''Spike lifted the somewhat heavy chunk of metal off the deck and proceeded to rush to Wyatt's side to deliver the object the crew's marksman. As Wyatt continued firing back, and as Timber tried to steer his beloved ship away from the crew's pursuers, Glory could only rest her hands on her hips and sigh in protest.''

Glory: Who do we always end up in these messes?!

Lawrence: Dumb luck, I suppose.

Timber: Well, if I recall...!

Flashback

On another island, somewhere a fair distance away...

''Chris[whining]: Man, I can't wait to get some snacks. I'm hungry~...!''

Spike: Well, if we had a cook in our crew, then i'm sure we wouldn't have to stop for a bite to eat.

Glory: Then I vote on recruiting a reliable chef the next time we meet someone Chris is interested in.

''Glory then smiled sweetly at Spike as she turned to him, giving him her full attention. Not to mention she began blushing a little when she started to stare at him.''

Glory[flirtingly]: Riiight, Spike?

''Spike, as oblivious as ever, simply agreed with Glory. Though like usual, Glory's behavior towards him not only confused him, but made him slightly uncomfortable.''

''Spike: Uh... Right.''

''Lawrence[Parrot Form]: I third that notion... I'm about to pass out...''

''Lawrence could be seen on Glory's shoulder, in his parrot form, due to not feeling up to using any energy to walk or fly on his own. So he merely laid his stomach flat on Glory's shoulder and let his tongue hang out in exhaustion.''

''Glory: Don't be so melodramatic, Lawrence. You'll be fine.''

''The Jolly Pirates had stopped at a rather populated island, where they had hoped to either buy food to eat, or find some place to dine. While browsing through the markets of the town they found themselves in, Chris decided to ask for directions. He poked the shoulder of a nearby man dressed in white and wearily asked him where they could find a place to eat.''

''Chris[tired]: 'Scuse me, Mr., but i'm very hungry, and don't know my place around here... Where can I go to eat?''

''Before the pirates had any time to react, the man turned around to answer them. Though when he saw who he was dealing with, he felt that something else needed to be done. As for the Jollys, they (aside from their exhausted captain and "pet") grimaced in shock as they saw who the man was. All it took was one noticeable cap he was wearing, that gave away just who he affiliated himself with.''

''Marine: Huh? Oh sure, it's... ...HUH?!''

Wyatt: Oh crap!!

''What resulted, was quite obvious. The Jolly Pirates, despite their hunger, were on the run yet again. The Marine behind them shouted out for reinforcements, and declared just who they (the Marines) were dealing with.''

''Marine[using a Den Den Mushi]: Backup!! I repeat!! I need backup!! I've just confirmed the Grand Line pirates known as The Jolly Pirates have appeared on our island!! Permission to pursue them at once!!''

''Not one to pass up on taking what he wanted, Chris managed to sneak his way through some food vendors, and picked up (stole) whatever he could at the time. Afterward, he rejoined his crew in the get-away from the island they had arrived at.''

Wyatt: HOW COME NOONE SAID THIS ISLAND WAS ANOTHER MARINE BASE?!!

''Glory: GET OFF MY BACK!! YOU THINK I'D ACTUALLY KNOW EVERY LITTLE ISLAND OUTSIDE THE CALM BELT?!!''

''Chris: Tootootootootoo!! At least we're having some fun here!!''

Wyatt and Glory: YOU SHUT UP!!!

''Now on the run once more, The Jolly Pirates promptly made sail for some place safe. Anywhere, really; so long as it wasn't the Marine base they accidentally found. Unfortunately, during the pursuit, a rather notorious Marine began hunting them down.''

End of Flashback

Glory: OH, that's right!! ...CHRIS, THIS IS ALL YOUR FAULT!!!

''Chris was still eating the many snack foods he stole for himself at the time. Right now, he had just swallowed some potato chips he had begun feasting on.''

Chris: Oh, OK. ...Uh, what'd I do?

''Glory was nearly in a frenzy now, as she couldn't believe Chris would just forget what he was being held responsible for. She growled fiercely as her eyes blanked out in her rage.''

Glory[furious]: RRRRRGGGH!!!!!

''Chris, having come to know just how short-tempered Glory can be, took this opportunity to run off for somewhere safer on the ship; all to avoid Glory's anger. And of course, he carried off his bag of chips with him as well. There was no sense in running for survival on an empty stomach.''

Chris[freaked out]: AAAAAHHH, GLORY'S GONNA HIT ME AGAIN!!

Glory: I'M SERIOUSLY THINKING ABOUT IT!!

''Another cannonball fired at the rear end of the ship. Sakura didn't hesitate to spring into action.''

Sakura: Punishments later, but for now, we fight the Marines.

She again jumped into the air and cleaved through the cannonball; allowing it to fall harmlessly into the water below.

Wyatt[still shooting]: Man...! Of all the people to send after us, and it had to be her!

''On board the antagonizing Marine ship stood a noticeable woman in a purple suit. She cooly stared at the pirates trying to flee from her as she stayed fixated on the bow of her ship.''

Woman: Fire the spears!! Try to steer away from those bullets!!

Jango: AYE AYE, CAPTAIN HINA!

Jango and Fullbody: FIRE THE SPEARS!!

Hina: Baka. Do it yourselves.

Marine soldier: Captain Hina, we're trying to evade enemy fire as best we can, but...!

Hina: But what?!

Marine: The incoming fire is only the size of a standard bullet! We can hardly make out where they are, or where they'll be! And on top of that, no matter how fast we try to sail away from the attacks, the sniper seems to already be one step ahead of us!

''Hina sighed in irritation when she heard the news. She recollected herself and thought up a new counter-plan to the pirates' assaults.''

Hina: Then try to hang in there as best you can!! When the spears start slowing them down, they'll have to lower their guard at some point!! At which point, we'll board their ship and arrest them for their crimes!!

Jango and Fullbody[saluting]: YES MA'AM!!

Hina: GET GOING!

''As Hina's Black Cage Corps. began opening fire upon The Jolly Holiday, a large black spear began flying straight at the stern of the pirates' ship. Before it could make contact, one of the pirates intercepted the attack, and knocked the spear into the ocean.''

Lawrence[Hybrid Form]: You keep away from our ship!!

Glory: Yeah!! You show 'em who's boss, Lawrence!!

Sakura: That won't be the only one. Stay on alert.

''Just as Sakura finished those words, more spears came barreling towards The Jolly Pirates. The crew went straight to trying to defend their ship (and themselves) as best as they could.''

Spike: This one's mine!

''Spike shifted forms, having gone from human, to a human-Kentrosaurus hybrid in seconds. Rivaling Bartholomew Kuma in height and physique, Spike leapt into the air and kicked the air in front of him with great force.''

Spike[Hybrid Form]: Kentro Kick: Pterasaur!!

''Much like a Rankyaku blade, Spike's kick created a wind slice with his right leg. However, as true to its name, the air slice took the form of a soaring pteranadon. The air slice then slammed into one of the spears, causing it to slice apart and fall into the water. Spike landed in his human form, back onto the ship, feeling quite proud.''

Spike[Human Form]: Beat that, Marines!

Wyatt: Ammo Type: Cannonball!!

''Wyatt shot a few more spears coming at them; having now been more interested in defending the ship from harm, rather than attacking Hina's ship in response. Hina on the other hand looked on with satisfaction.''

Hina: Good, this is all working out well. They're too distracted by the spears to keep up with their assault. Men!! Continue fire and and prepare to approach the enemy ship!!

Marines[saluting]: AYE AYE, CAPTAIN HINA!!

Elsewehere, another pirate vessel was being chased by a well known Marine captain.