Understanding What Nakama Means! Starfire Meets The Jolly Pirates!!

 Somewhere in the Grand Line, on a summer island 

Chris: Yeah!! I just love summer islands! They're the best!

Spike: Chris, you dolt. You say the same thing about every other season.

Chris: Well yeah... But still!

Aphro: He's got a point, you know! Summer islands are truly the best!

Spike: Oh? How so?

Aphro: Because, my dear boy...

''Aphro placed a hand on Spike's shoulder and gave him a happy look. Though this expression could only mean one thing...''

Aphro: There will be many beautiful ladies waiting for us along the beach! Summer's the perfect time to get a tan, after all!

Wyatt: Looks like the pervert's doing what he does best. Daydreaming about women.

''It was a rather sunny day as The Jolly Holiday continued to sail closer to the end of the Grand Line. The crew was growing restless, and their excitement was barely contained by this point. But after all, why should it be contained? Once they reached Fishman Island, then they could finally access the New World, and be one step closer to not only making Spike the Pirate King, but to achieving their own dreams as well. This very thought was what kept them energized all day long. With every island they passed by, their anticipation grew. It wouldn't be long now until they reached shore once more. After this island, it would be a hop, skip, and jump away from Chris' home island, Pleasure Island, and then finally, Spike's home island, and their destination point, Sabaody Archipelago. Until then, the crew kept themselves busy by doing various activities. Chris, being too excited to sit still, used this time to watch the upcoming island grow closer. With every few feet, Chris grew more and more excited. Eventually, Chris couldn't keep it bottled up any longer, and started to shout with cheer and enthusiasm. The rest of the crew responded shortly after.''

Glory: To think, we've gotten to see so much already, and we're not even half finished with our journey... [giggling] I can't wait to see the New World! I wonder what kind of strange things it has in store for us...!

Karen: This is so exciting! I can't believe that i'm going to actually see the New World! I hope there's a lot of cool stuff there for me to do!

Glory: Awww! That was so cute of you, Karen!

Karen turned to Glory with a slightly puzzled look, which simply added to her charm.

Karen: Huh? It was?

Glory then wrapped her left arm around Karen's neck and held her close to her chest in a sort of playful manner.

Glory: Cut it out! You're too adorable for your own good!

Karen: Waaah! Glory! You're squeezing me too tight!

Aphro: Oi, speaking of Peabodys, has anyone seen my darling Ms. Rune?!

Hanuman: Yeah, and where Timber? He in his room?

''Just then, the main hatch on the ship's deck swung open, and out climbed Timber, looking rather proud. He closed the hatch and gave a proud smirk to the rest of his crewmates. He had clearly been up to something.''

Timber: You guys wondering where Rune ran off to, ay?

Chris: Huh? Timber? What were you doing below deck?

Timber: Heh, I just got done working on an ultra gift for Rune, and so I wanted to surprise you all with the news myself.

The rest of The Jolly Pirates all looked at Timber with intense focus, wondering what the boy had been up to.

Spike: So? Don't leave us in the dark here, Timber!

Wyatt: Yeah, spill it! What did you make? Is it why Rune hasn't been seen in a while?

Timber: Well, yes it is. You see, I went and made...

As Timber began to unveil his latest project, he began to pose, using various stances and positions as he worked up to his signature, "Ultra Pose."

Timber: An ULTRA study for Rune! Now she has a place of her own! How ultra am I?!

Spike: Heh, I see. How considerate of you, Timber.

Sakura: Very nice, Timber. I assume she was pleased?

Timber[rubbing the back of his head and grinning]: Hehehe, it was nothing! But I DID make it extra classy for someone as sophisticated as Rune! And I think she likes how I decorated it too, since she's been in there all day, reading the books I helped pick out for her. And you should see the bookshelves I made too...!

''As Timber began to ramble and brag, as per usual, about his new creation, the crew could see The Jolly Holiday pulling up to the shore of the nearby island. Having mostly ignored Timber's bragging, the rest of The Jolly Pirates began to prepare for disembarkment.''

Timber: ...Wait, are you guys even listening to me?

''Mean while on the island. Starfire was walking in the shadows. She had been there for two days since he gave her the mission. So far she had learned nothing but that didn''t stop her. Even though she was a member of the Revolutionary Army she still had trust issuses. She was glad no one pushed to much. She stopped to listen to what some marines were saying. Both marines stop for a minute as they keep talking.

Marine1: It's like we keep watch over nothing. No one is stupid enough to try and steal IT.

Marine2: Shut up you Baka. We can't talk about IT out here. You know what will happen if someone over hears you?

Marine1: Nothing will happen. Noone even knows what IT is so there won't be any trouble.

Marine2: You Baka you never know who could be listening right now. Just Shut up about IT already. Be glad i don't turn your ass in for talking about something so secret as that.

Marine1: Fine thanks for keeping my back bro.

Marine2: It's nothing now lets go we were souspose to be back 10 minutes ago. I don't want to get in any more trouble.

Marine1: I know what you mean.

Both marines start to walk again talking about what they were going to do later. Starfire smiled as she finally got something to work with. She was going to kick their asses but they saved them with the info they gave her.

'''Starfire thinking: Wonder island really is a wonder. '''

Starfire smiles a bit as she walks back in the shadows. Her sword talks to her in her head.

Sword: Please tell me you have a plan!

'''Starfire thinking: Not yet but i will. I go one step at a time and besides he didn't say i couldn't have a little fun while i was working.'''

'''Sword: No but he trust you enough not to cause trouble everywhere you go. '''

'''Starfire thinking: I don't cause trouble. I just get even. '''

Sword: Yea well one of these days your going to meet your end causing trouble.

Starfire thinking: Well till then I'll do what I'm best at.

''Her sword tried to tell her something else but she wasn't listening anymore. She started to head towards the base that was near. Back at The Jolly Pirates' location, the crew had finally made landfall, and were just starting to reach the sandy shores of Wonder Island.''

Glory: OK guys, we've finally made it to Wonder Island! Now it won't take us too long to reset the Log Pose here. Just about one day should do the trick, so try to stay out of trouble till then, OK?

Once Glory had said that, she instinctively looked at Chris and Wyatt, who had caused their fair share of problems in the past.

Chris and Wyatt: OI, WHY'RE YOU LOOKING AT US, GLORY?!

Sakura: Don't worry, i'll be sure to help keep the others in line for you, Glory. Rest assured.

''And with that, the crew went about setting the anchors and heading out for any nearby town, village, or even a simple building. Anywhere where they could rest in between activities for the time being. As they made their way to whichever location they were heading off to, the crew began to talk amongst themselves.''

Chris: So, is there anything fun to do on this island?

Glory: Not sure. To be honest, I don't know much about this island, other than its name. It just happened to be the next island that the Log Pose was pointing to.

Rune: Well it's name is Wonder Island, correct? Do you suppose there's something wonderful here?

Chris: Ooh! I hope so! Like, maybe a giant turtle! Or a REALLY small forest!

Wyatt: How are giant turtles and small forests wonderful, Chris?

Chris: Dunno! But it'd be cool to see one!

Spike: Right. Looks like he's just saying whatever pops into that little head of his.

Chris[mumbling]: Well, I don't see YOU making any suggestions, Spike Ass...

Spike: You realize I can still hear you, right Fart Boy?

Chris: OI! I DON'T FART! I'VE TOLD YOU THIS A MILLION TIMES!

Spike: AND I'VE TOLD YOU NOT TO CALL ME SPIKE ASS!

Chris: SPIKE ASS!

Spike: FART BOY!

Aphro[sighing]: Oh dear, there they go again...

Glory: CHRIS, KNOCK IT OFF! [strikes Chris over the head, using Busoshoku Haki]

Chris[holding his head]: OWWW!

Spike: Thanks Glory.

Glory[happily]: Anytime, Spike!

''Mean while with Starfire. She had finally got to the base that was on the island. She smiled to herself. There didn't look to be many on watch but she knew better then to judge them by the color. As she kept getting closer she felt as though something was drawing her closer. IT was there IT had to be there. She finally was outside the base and she ran and jumped over the fence. After she did that she hid in the shadows hoping no one saw her. Luck was with her at the moment because no one seen her. She started to look around hoping to find IT and more info on the WG. She stopped and had to hide when 2 marines decide to show up where she was at.''

Marine Captain: Make sure section 13 is guarded. If anyone sees what's in that room i will have not only your head but the heads of the guards as well do i make myself clear.

Marine: Y-yes Sir! I will tell them that.

Marine Captain: You better. If anyone tries to steal IT away. Just make sure IT is safe.

Marine: Yes sir!

''They sluit each other and the Marine Captain walks off. The other marine heads towards section 13. What he doesn't know is that he has a shadow.''

'''Starfire thinking: Again how the hell did i become the way i am with idiots like them working for the WG? This is like taking candy from a baby. Or a secret from the WG.'''

''Starfire kept following the marine. Meanwhile with the Jolly Pirates, they had still been making their way towards what they hoped was a town, where they could buy food, water, and other supplies. While not much had happened since a few minutes ago, the crew was still determined to see what Wonder Island was like. And because of this, they kept up with their investigations. Along the way, Chris had kept himself busy by picking up rocks on the ground and tossing them at the trees nearby for amusement. The rest of the crew was growing rather bored of not finding anything while they continued to walk along their path.''

Glory: Chris, what are you doing?

Chris: Just tossin' rocks. ...Hah! [tosses another small rock at a tree to his left]

Wyatt: Heh, beats doing nothing! Here, lemme try!

Timber: Ooh! I wanna throw rocks too!

Hanuman: Sound fun! Hanuman throw rocks too!

''Wyatt then proceeded to gather a few rocks into his right hand, and using his Devil Fruit powers, transform them into bullets for his pistol. He then loaded the bullets into his gun and began firing the stone bullets at the trees nearby. Timber on the other hand, simply followed Chris' lead and threw the small pebbles and stones laying around the crew's feet as they marched on. Hanuman, being Hanuman, went and took a hold of a large boulder nearby; considering it to be a "small rock," given how large Hanuman was in comparison to his crewmates. The three then began to join their captain in his little game.''

Glory: Seriously you guys, we're all just as bored as you are, but throwing stones around? What if you accidentally hit someone?

Rune: Doubt it. It seems this island you lead us to may be deserted.

Glory: Oi, it's not my fault if we haven't seen anything other than trees and boulders yet! It's my job as navigator to get us to the next island safely! Everything else is beyond my control!

Sakura: No need to get so worked up, Glory. Rune was only making a statement.

''Glory folded her arms and looked in the opposite direction of the others. She was pouting a little.''

Glory: Well yeah... But still, it's not my fault!

Spike yawned a bit and stretched his arms as they were raised in the air over his head.

Spike: Well, I don't really care who's "fault" it is, as long as we get to do something interesting. I'm itching for a little action right now.

In the background, Chris, Wyatt, Timber, and Hanuman could be heard chatting with each other.

Chris: Oi, that's not fair, Wyatt! Your supposed to throw rocks! Not shoot them!

Timber: Yeah, you're cheating, using your Devil Fruit powers!

Wyatt: Aw, quit your complaining! We never set any rules here! You're just mad that my shot went farther than yours is all!

Timber: You bragger!

Wyatt: WELL LOOK WHO'S TALKING! And besides, at least i'm still using small rocks! Unlike a certain Bigfoot we know!

Hanuman: OI! HANUMAN WANTED TO THROW ROCKS, SO HANUMAN THROW ROCKS!

Chris, Timber and Wyatt: THAT'S A FREAKING BOULDER!!

Karen: Hehe, that looks like fun! I'd like to try throwing rocks too!

As the crew were still discussing matters amongst themselves, a voice could be heard shouting in the distance.

???: Urgh! Who threw this rock?! Hit me right in the head too...

The Jolly Pirates stopped in their tracks, not moving a single inch closer.

Spike: Finally! Sounds like there ARE people on this island!

Chris: Awesome! Let's go say hi!

''Just then, the figure came into view. He was wearing a white and blue uniform as he headed toward The Jolly Pirates' location. Just as Chris was about to head off and meet the man, Glory pulled him back by grabbing onto his shirt collar.''

Glory: Oh no you don't! Everyone, come with me!

''She then instructed everyone to follow her into the brush to their left. Aside from Chris, who was dragged there against his will, the others wasted no time in following the young Kuja. Once there, the crew waited in hiding as the man in uniform increasingly approached them.''

Chris: Glory!! Why'd you do that?! What's going o-mm!

Glory then slapped her other hand over Chris' mouth in order to keep him quiet.

Glory: Shhh, you numbskull! Keep quiet!

''The man then stopped just in front of where the crew was hiding. He scratched his head in confusion as he looked around.''

Marine officer: That's strange... I thought I heard voices. I must be overdoing it or something. [shrugs] Oh well, back to work I guess.

''The man then walked off in the opposite direction of where he came. Once we was gone, the crew climbed back out from under the brush.''

Glory: Well that was close!

Timber: That guy was a Marine?!

Spike: So I guess that means the Marines are here. I wonder why though...

Rune: Hmmm...

''Rune then found herself lost in thought. The rest of the crew, even her little sister, Karen, hadn't really noticed though, as they were all a little busy trying to figure this one out for themselves.''

Aphro: Well, all this thinking isn't going to help us if we get caught. I say we keep moving while we figure this one out.

Spike: The okama's right. Let's get moving now. We'll figure out what's going on later.

Sakura: Agreed.

''The Jolly Pirates then unanimously agreed to continue moving, so as to not get noticed by the Marines. They had hoped to find some clues as to why the Marines would be here as they continued their investigation. Meanwhile back with Starfire. She kept following the marine that was heading towards section 13. When she saw the 4 guards guarding the door she couldn't help but feel like it was going to be way to easy. ''

'''Starfire thinking: Either these marines are really stupid or there's more guards inside that room. Either way I'm going in.'''

''Wih that she lept from behind the marine that she was following and scared him to faint. The four guards seen her and stood in front of the door.''

Guard1: What is the Demon girl doing on this island?

Guard2: I bet she's here for IT..

Starfire: It doesn't matter why i am here. The idiots right though i am here for IT.

Guard4: We will never fall to a Demon like you.

Guard3: Kill her at all cost.

Starfire:You four are not worth the time to kill.

''The guards started to fire at Starfire. She dodges the bullets with ease and takes her sword out of it's shelter and slashes the four guards. The four guards fall to the floor and Strfire walks over them. Just when she reaches the door one of the guards shoots her in the upper part of her back where her left shouder is. He then passes out. She bits her lip and kicks down the door and walks in. All the scientist's look up to see Starfire entering the room.When they see her some fall to their knees. Others try to figure out what she is planing. Starfire ingours all of them and walks to the middle of the room where a glass case can be seen. She shelters her sword and breaks the glass grabbing IT. IT is nothing more then a weird looking stone. The scientist's start to grab different weapons and pointing them at her.''

Scientist1: Drop that now and step away Demon girl. You can not take IT away.

Starfire:Or what your going to shoot me. I don't think so.

''Starfire puts the weird looking Stone in one of her bags. She then smiles at the scientists. One had just pushed a alarm. The others started to shoot at her.'' Starfire started to dodge the bullets and fought back. She wasn't planning on blowing the base up but she couldn't help messing around with a few things. Once the scientists notice what she was doing they all started to panick.

Scientist2: She's planning to destroy the base. Why did we let her mess with that?

Scientist3: There's no way we can let her get away. We were getting close to getting IT figured out.

Starfire stops and looks at the scientist. There's a smile on her face as she stands there.

Starfire: Did i do that. Well you all got a few minutes before this place blows up. Hope you have fun.

''With that Starfire runs out of the room. Some of the scientist shoot at her as she runs. One of the bullets hit her right leg and she falls foreword but gets back up and keeps running. The scientist try to disarm the bomb like thing but to no end it keeps counting down and is at a minute. The all start to freak out and run from the room it'self. Starfire is fighting the marines in her path as she tries to get out. She is having little luck as more marines come and just before she can say anything the bomb like thing blows up and there is a huge explodes. Starfire gets hit by the blast and is sent flying towards the beach where she crash lands on the beach and lays there. Back at The Jolly Pirates' location, they too could hear the explosion go off. Now they were more confused than ever.''

Aphro: What the hell was THAT?!

Wyatt: Sounds like some kind of bomb may have just gone off!

Karen: A b-bomb?!

Spike: Are you sure, Wyatt?!

Wyatt: Oi, i've been around firearms long enough to know the difference between a gun, a cannon, and a bomb! And unless that was some kind of freak thunder-clap, i'm pretty sure that was a bomb just now!

Rune: Firing off bombs? But why?! Is this the result of the Marines...?

Spike: It very well could be. Though it still doesn't make sense why they'd let a bomb go off like that.

Glory: Right, so then that means that we need to look into this a little more!

''Glory slammed her fist into her palm with excitement as her eyes became starry-eyed with enthusiasm; obvious signs that Glory was hoping to do some exploring in the hopes of satisfying her growing curiosity. The rest of the crew knew that it would be next to impossible to talk Glory out of her exploration mood now. Most of them sighed in response to this.''

Timber: Well, it seems Glory's all gung-ho about this. May as well go through with it then.

Aphro: Well if my beloved Ms. Glory wants to investigate, then I shall too!

Rune: Actually, a little mystery solving doesn't sound half bad. Could be fun.

Hanuman: Huh? Rune want to explore too?

Karen: Yeah, that's how my sister is! She loves to solve puzzles and stuff like that.

Aphro: Ah, how lucky am I to be able to travel with a woman who's as much an intellectual as she is lovely! If Ms. Rune wishes to go, then I shall too!

Wyatt: You already said that when Glory spoke up, baka!

''Chris then joined in alongside his crewmates as he raised his arms into the air, formed two fists, and quickly drew them back down, leaving them resting next to his sides, but still bent at the elbows. This was a sign that Chris was also excited.''

Chris: Count me in! This is gonna be great!

The rest of the crew now knew for certain of what was going to happen next.

Spike: Well, looks like we can't exactly argue with these guys, now can we? Looks like we're off to explore where that explosion came from.

''Just as it seemed the crew was going to head off all together, Glory spoke up. She raised an index finger into the air and closed her eyes, looking as if she had an idea on her mind.''

Glory: Hold on there, you guys.

The Jolly Pirates except Glory: Huh?

Glory: Have you all forgotten that there are Marines on this island? And that we have an unguarded ship back on the beach?

''The Jolly Pirates all looked at one another with concerned looks. They were worried that their ship would be destroyed, or perhaps even confiscated by the Marines.''

Timber: Someone's gotta go back and protect Jolly!

Sakura: So who's gonna do it?

The crew began to look at one another again, trying to figure out who should go and investigate the sound, and who should stay back.

Glory: Well i'm going to check out that explosion, no two ways about it!

Chris: Yeah, me too!

Rune: And me, also.

Aphro: And me!

Timber: Well, i'm protecting Jolly! Anyone else with me?

Sakura: I'll stay with Timber, so that there will be more muscle guarding the ship.

Spike: Well I kind of wanted to see what was going on, but... What the hell? I'll go back to the ship too.

Hanuman: Hanuman go too. Make meals ready for when you come back.

Wyatt: I think i'd do better off protecting the ship too. No sense in risking my neck for something I don't really care about.

Glory: Well then, that just leaves Karen and Lawrence. Lawrence, I think you should come with us, since we'll need you for reconnaisance. That, and you can send messages to the others at the ship, and vice-versa.

Lawrence: [nodding]

Rune: Karen, I want you to stay with Spike and the others. You'll be safer that way.

Karen[sighing]: Okaaay...

Chris: So it's settled! We'll all meet up at the ship!

The Jolly Pirates except Chris: Right!

''Once the crew had made their decisions, they split up into two groups. One was heading towards the Marine base in search of clues. The other was heading back to their ship, in order to protect it from the Marines. What the ship guarding group didn't know, was that they were also heading in the direction of Starfire. Meanwhile with Starfire. She was trying to sit up.''

'''Sword: I TOLD YOU THAT WAS A BAD IDEA. WHAT DO YOU THINK HE'S GOING TO SAY WHEN HE FINDS OUT.'''

''Starfire finally sat up and looked around. ''

Starfire: Blowing up the marine base wasn't part of the plan. I should've got the info and reported back. Well i got the info and the IT so no harm done.

'''Sword: NO HARM DONE NO HARM DONE. YOU COULD'VE DIED FROM THAT. YOUR LOOKING LIKE YOU COULD FALL OVER ANYTIME. What am i going to do with you idiot girl.'''

Starfire:There's nothing you can do. Besides if i didn't blow it up they could just hurt more people. I was doing the world a favor. Now if you don't mind I'm getting the hell away from here before any marines show up.

''Before her sword could insult her more Starfire stood up but fell back over. She sighed and started to crawl towards the sea. She didn't get far before she passed out. And as luck would have it, as Starfire began to pass out over the sandy beach, a certain group of people began to approach her position. At first, it was unknown whether they were Marines, or perhaps the ship guarding team of The Jolly Pirates.''

???: Man, I don't see her anywhere.

???: Well, she couldn't be far away now. We just have to keep looking.

As the group drew closer, their figures became more recognizable.

Timber: Oi, there she is! Jolly is off to our right! Just a little further more to go now...

Hanuman: Hm? What this?

As Hanuman took notice of a person laying out on the ground in front of them, the rest of the group stopped in their tracks as they stared straight at what Hanuman was looking at.

Sakura: Seems like an unconcious young woman, from the looks of it.

Spike: Damn, I wonder what happened here...

Karen then took notice of two wounds found on the young lady.

Karen: Ah! Look! She's hurt!

''Karen then ran up to the girl, worried for the lady's health. She began to focus her gaze on the wounds on the girl's shoulder and leg, wondering if there was a way to help.''

Spike: Guh! Karen, don't just run up to her! She could be part of a trap set up by the Marines, for all we know!

Karen: But she's hurt! We gotta help her!

Sakura: The wounds do still seem fresh. This girl was attacked just recently.

Spike: Not you too, Sakura!

Sakura: I'm just pointing out the obvious here. If we were to save this girl, now would be the time to do so.

Spike: Yeah, but I still don't feel comfortable with all thi-

''Karen then gave Spike a rather sad, and almost dissapointed look. She was now pleading Spike to allow her and the others to help the girl. Spike gritted his teeth as if he was being tormented. It was clear that no matter how tough Spike was, or no matter how cool he tried to act, he couldn't help but fall for Karen's adorable charm, like nearly everyone else. He tried to hide this fact as best he could by closing his eyes and ignoring what had just happened, but this simply caused him to blush in embarassment.''

Spike[grunting]: Fine! If it means that much to you, then I suppose we can give her a place to rest on The Jolly Holiday.

Karen[happily]: Thanks Spike! You're the best!

Wyatt[flatly]: Oi, that was quick.

Timber[nodding]: Yeah, she went from sad to cheery in a second.

Spike: Damn Devil Fruit powers...

''Just as it seemed the crew was about to assist this young woman by carrying her back to their ship, Sakura spoke up. She crossed her arms as she spoke her mind.''

Sakura: This will be problematic though, since our doctor is away for the time being, and how none of us know a single thing about medicine.

Timber: Urgh, I ultra forgot about that! That baka pervert went with Glory, Rune, and the others, so we're left without a doctor!

Hanuman: Oh, Hanuman got an idea!

Spike: What's up, Hanuman?

Hanuman: Hanuman going to make a great feast for the human girl!

Wyatt: How is food going to heal her at a time like this?!!

Hanuman: Because food give strength! And strength makes people healthy! So Hanuman going to make meal for girl so that she get better!

''And with that, Hanuman began to dash off towards The Jolly Holiday, hoping to start making a get-well meal for the girl as soon as possible. Some of the other crew members were left standing there in bewilderment.''

Wyatt: What the hell was that about? Did Hanuman even know what he was saying?

Spike: Actually, in a way, he's right. No matter who you are, if you're injured, then your body's going to need plenty of rest and nutrition in order to heal. I'm sure Hanuman knew about that, but it just came out a little different, because of the way he talks.

Sakura: Indeed, Spike is correct. Hanuman wants to help, just like any of us. So he feels the best way to help is by doing what he does best: cooking. Just leave him be for now so that he can concentrate on his meal for this woman. That's the best way we can help him right now.

Spike, Timber, Wyatt, and Karen[nodding]: Got'cha!

''With that squared away with, Spike transformed into a full-fledged Kentrosaurus, and allowed the others to place Starfire on top of his back, placing her in just the right way so that she wouldn't fall off, or get hurt from Spike's plates as he moved. The group then began to follow their cook towards their ship. In the meantime, the group containing Chris, Glory, Lawrence, Aphro, and Rune continued to draw closer and closer to their destination, all the while not realizing that the destination at hand was actually the bombed Marine base that Starfire had been at a few minutes ago. Despite what was inevitably about to come, the team continued their search for answers. As they became within ear shot of the base, they could hear sirens and alarms going off. The sound of Marines attempting to evacuate the scientists and other important personnel could be heard as well.''

Marine officer 1: Move it, move it, move it! We need to get these guys out of here before the casualty rate increases!

Marine officer 2: Get going, soldier!

Marine officer 3: Yes sir! [salutes officer 2]

Marine officer 4: Try to find that girl! She needs to be caught before she causes more harm!

As the investigation team drew closer, they began to take notice of these sounds.

Aphro: What in the world is going on? It sounds like bedlam over there!

Glory: There must've been some kind of accident on this island!

Chris: Woah! Really?! I gotta see this!

''After that, Chris began to run off in the direction of the commotion. His crewmates wasted no time in pursuing him.''

Glory: Wait for us, you moron!

''Once the others finally caught up to Chris, they found the young man standing on top of a cliff that was overlooking the base. He seemed to be standing perfectly still, as if in awe of what was going on.''

Chris: Guys...?

Aphro: Hm? What is it, Chris?

Chris: I think Glory...

Glory: ...Yeah?

''Chris then turned to look at his crew face to face. His eyes were wide with shock, having been truly surprised at what he had seen.''

Chris: SENT US TO A MARINE BASE!!

''Meanwhile with Starfire and the second group of the Jolly Pirates. Starfire was starting to wake up. She could hear voices but couldn't make out what they were saying. She could feel the pain starting to act up. She groned.''

'''Starfire thinking: Damn it i hope these idiots aren't marines cause i can't move. '''

'''Sword: I wonder why you can't move. You should've just taking that weird stone and left not worrying about destroying the place.'''

'''Starfire thinking: Leaving that place the way it was wuld have cased more damage. I really had no choise in the matter besides who knows what went down there. '''

'''Sword: You always think everyone's so evil. You do know there are good people in the world right?'''

'''Starfire thinking: Yea just cause he gave me a place doesn't mean everyone's like him. Besides them i doubt there's anyone that would want someone like me.'''

''Before Starfire and her sword could agure Starfire passed out from the pain. Her sword sighed and called her a idiot girl. The Jolly Pirates who were with her at the time hadn't taken notice of what was going on between Starfire and her sword, and continued to make their way to their ship. It wasn't long until they had reached The Jolly Holiday and had placed Starfire on one of the beds in the crew's infirmary. Hanuman, in the meantime, was busy slaving away over the stove as he did his best to make a meal for the crew's new guest. With noone around to see him, Hanuman took the opportunity to dip his finger in the pot and and pull it back out, all in order to lick what seemed to be a red food paste that was now on his fingertip.''

Hanuman: Mmm! This coming along nicely! Still needs more spices though...

''Just as the ship guarding team were sitting outside the infirmary, wondering what to do to help the mysterious girl, they noticed a familiar sight. Some flying creature began to descend upon them, only visible due to the silouhette it made as it flew down from under the sun. A gust of wind blew past the pirates as the creature made contact with The Jolly Holiday's wooden deck. They all turned around to greet the bird-like presence.''

Wyatt: Oi, it's Lawrence! He's back!

Spike: Yeah, but it looks like the others haven't come with him. This doesn't seem good...

Lawrence: [shifts into his lion form and looks at the others with a cautious expression]

Sakura: Seems like he wants to tell us something. This'll be difficult though, as none of us can speak to animals.

Timber: Though I think we all know someone who can.

Spike: That's right... Hanuman! Get your ass down here! Lawrence is here and he has a message for us!

Upon Spike's request, Hanuman came out from the kitchen and leaned over the railing from the 2nd floor.

Hanuman: Yes? What Lawrence say?

Lawrence: [looks at Hanuman and begins making animalistic grunting noises as he talks to Hanuman]

Hanuman: OH! IT A MESSAGE FROM THE OTHERS!

Karen: A message?! What is it?!

Hanuman: Well, Lawrence say...

Over at the investigation team's location, the group had just realized that they had arrived at the Marine base on Wonder Island, now knowing why Marines were here in the first place.

Chris: GLORY SENT US TO A MARINE BASE!!!

Aphro: WHAT?! A MARINE BASE?!! OH, THIS IS NOT GOOD!

Glory: OI, I DIDN'T "SEND" US TO THIS BASE!! I "SENT" US TO THIS ISLAND! HOW WAS I SUPPOSED TO KNOW THAT THERE'D BE A MARINE BASE HERE?!!

Aphro: Ah, that's right!! Shame on you, Chris! How dare you accuse Ms. Glory of sending us to our doom!

Chris: Oi, you agreed with me for a second there, Aphro! So don't go getting all high and mighty with me!

Aphro: Since when did I agree with a dullard like you?!

Chris: Who're you calling a dullard?!!

Rune: Enough of this!

Aphro and Chris then stopped arguing once Rune spoke up.

Rune: Fighting won't change our outcome. The fact of the matter is that we're on a Marine base, so we're effectively stuck in enemy territory until the Log Pose resets. So complaining about our predicament won't do us any good, you understand?

The others nodded their heads in response.

Chris: Yeah, we got it...

Rune: So now we know why there are Marines here. And judging from the appearance of things, they were just recently attacked by some sort of bomb, so that also explains why they're in a frenzied state.

Glory: So if we got those mysteries solved, then there shouldn't be any reason for us to stick around, right?

Rune: Exactly. After all, there's no need to go searching for someone who would recklessly attack the Marines head on like that. That's just asking for trouble.

Glory[nodding]: Yeah, I have to agree with you on that one...

Aphro: So then, shall we head back to The Jolly Holiday and wait this out?

Rune: Not just yet.

Aphro and Glory: Huh?!

Rune then walked up to Lawrence.

Rune: We need to inform our fellow crew members of what we've found. Lawrence, can I depend on you to relay this information to them?

Lawrence: [nods]

Rune: Good. It's much appreciated that you will do this for us, thank you.

Lawrence soon thereafter transformed into his hybrid form and began to ascend into the sky.

Rune[waving]: Also, be sure to let the others know that we will be returning to the ship shortly!

Glory[waving]: Have a safe trip, Lawrence!

Aphro[waving]: Say hi to Ms. Sakura for me!

''And with that, Lawrence was gone, off to deliver the important message. The crew then began to head back. ...That is, until they realized they had forgotten someone.''

Glory: Huh? Weren't there four of us now?

Aphro: Ugh, it's our foolish captain, Chris! He's dawdling!

''The three then looked back to see Chris squatting over the side of the cliff, with his right arm over his brow, as if he was trying to get a better look at something. He seemed to be staring off at the Marine base before them.''

Chris: Huh... I'd still like to know who could do something like that to a Marine base...

Glory then rushed up to Chris and approached him from behind.

Glory: CHRIS, YOU BAKA! WE GOTTA GO!

''Having been caught off guard by Glory, Chris jumped from shock and began to fall over the side of the cliff and down into the Marine base below. As he fell, the shock was enough to make him temporarily forget about his flight oriented techniques, such as the Clay Clay Angel.''

Chris: WAAAAAAAAAAH!!!

Glory: DAMN IT, CHRIS!!

Aphro: AH!! HE'S FALLING INTO THE BASE!!

Rune: Tch...! This isn't going to end well...

''Chris then found himself making contact with the ground, head first. Upon impact, Chris' liquid clay body splattered over the nearby ground, leaving a gooey mess where he had landed. And unfortunately for him, such a fall had drawn attention to him. He then proceeded to reform from the fall, thanks to the benefits of his Logia Devil Fruit. He held his head afterward, nonetheless.''

Chris: Urgh... That wasn't as much fun as I thought it'd be...

''Chris then began to get up onto his feet and look up at the cliff over his head. He could see an annoyed Glory looking down at him, accompanied by a weary Aphro and worried Rune. It wasn't long until he heard rifles being cocked behind him.''

Chris[turning around]: Huh? What's going on now...?

Marine officer 1: Oi, just who are you?! What is your business at Wonder Island?! Are you in cahoots with that demon girl from before?!

Chris: Uh-oh...

Marine officer 2: Ah...! AH! LOOK AT THAT JOLLY ROGER ON HIS BACK! IT'S HIM! THE PIRATE THAT WEARS HIS JOLLY ROGER ON HIS BACK! JOLLY D. "STINKY" CHRIS, CAPTAIN OF THE JOLLY PIRATES!

Marine officer 3: Jolly Pirates?! THEY'RE here?! But they're supposed to be one of those rookie crews who've been gaining a reputation lately!!

Marine officer 4: What are pirates doing at Wonder Island?!

Marine officer 1: Doesn't matter!! We have the captain surrounded and outnumbered! If we can take him down, then the rest of his crew will be easy pickin's!

Chris: Oi now, you can say what you want about me, but leave my crew out of this.

Chris then looked back up at Glory, Aphro, and Rune.

Chris: OI, GUYS!! SHOULD I FIGHT THESE GUYS NOW, OR HEAD BACK TO THE SHIP?!

Marine officer 3: AH, LOOK!!! THERE ARE THREE MORE OF THE PIRATES UP THERE!!!

Marine officer 2: DAMN IT!! HAVE THEY BEEN SPYING ON US THIS WHOLE TIME?!!

Marine officer 4: QUICK!! JUST IN CASE, ALERT THE CAPTAIN!! WE'LL NEED AS MUCH MANPOWER AS WE CAN GET!!

Marine officer 1: ON IT!! [salutes officer 4]

''Glory and Aphro looked absolutely livid in response to all this. Rune on the other hand, sighed in frustration.''

Rune: It seems i've joined one hell of a crew...

Glory[through clenched teeth]: You don't know the half of it...!!

Chris then turned around completely to face the Marines head on.

Chris: Well, it looks like you guys aren't going to make this easy for us, so I guess I have no choice but to fight you now. Sorry about this...

Back at The Jolly Holiday, Hanuman had finished translating Lawrence's urgent message.

Spike: I see. Looks like we managed to find ourselves on a Marine base of all places... [sighs] [sarcastic] Well, that's just great!

Wyatt: Well, at least the others are coming back soon. That means Aphro can help the girl we just met, and then once the Log Pose resets, we can get outta here.

Sakura: But it won't be that simple. The Marines are in a panic over that last attack, and are going to be on high alert now. Simply laying low won't be enough. Knowing the Marines, they'll send their men out on patrol for whoever's responsible.

Wyatt: Damn it, you're right...

Sakura: The best we can hope for is that Aphro and the others get back soon so that we can treat the woman. After that, we'll figure out how to handle the Marines while the Log Pose resets.

Spike: Sounds like a plan to me. You guys good with that?

Timber: Yeah, i'm ultra.

Wyatt: Same here... Minus the ultra part.

Karen[nodding]: Mm-hm! Me too.

Hanuman: Hanuman agrees.

Sakura: Good. So now that we have that settled, we should keep an eye out for any signs of the Marines.

Spike: We should also probably let the others know of our situation as well. Lawrence, you don't mind doing another round, do you?

Lawrence: [shakes his head "no"]

Spike: Heh, as reliable as always, I see... Thanks Lawrence.

Wyatt: Oh, before you go, though. Could I suggest something?

Lawrence: [gives Wyatt his attention]

Wyatt: Try using your eagle form instead. That way, you'll be less suspicious.

Spike: Heh, you actually came up with a good idea for once, Wyatt!

Wyatt: OI!! THAT WAS MEAN, SPIKE!!

Lawrence: [nods his head in agreement to Wyatt's suggestion and takes off in his Golden Eagle form]

Sakura: Good, it seems things are going along smoothly. Now onto phase 2.

Hanuman: That's right! Hanuman still need to finish cooking!

Hanuman then headed back into the kitchen to complete his meal for Starfire.

Timber: And I guess the rest of us are on lookout duty now. Right, i'm on it.

Karen: Me too.

''Once that was over with, the members of the group each headed towards a distinct section of the ship. Karen, however, hadn't taken more than five steps before being called on again.''

Sakura: Oh, Karen, I just thought of an important job you could do.

Karen: Yeah? What is it, Sakura?

Sakura: Could you keep an eye on our guest? So that she stays safe while we're on lookout? Also, i'd like to know if she regains conciousness soon. Can you do all that?

Karen[confidently]: Yep! Leave it to me!

''After that, Sakura went to her post, and Karen headed into the infirmary in order to keep watch over the injured Starfire. It seemed things were going well for now, but all would be determined soon, depending on whether Lawrence could deliver the message, if Chris could hold off the Marines, and if Aphro could get back to the ship in order to heal Starfire's bullet wounds or not. Meanwhile in the infirmary of the Jolly Holiday. Starfire had woken up again and notice she was on a bed. She also notice there was no cluff on her. The bed was soft but not to much she just wanted to go back to sleep but knew there was no way for her to do that. She sighed and looked at the ceiling.''

Starfire: Either one They found me and didn't think i would wake up for a few more hours. Two They are making fun of me by not tieing me up. Or Three i either died and is in hell or someone found me. Well I know it's not the first two because even they are not that stupid i hope. So ugh I need to get away before someone shows up.

''Starfire tries to move but a wave of pain hits her like a ton of bricks. She falls back on the bed biting her lip.''

Starfire:BAD IDEA. Bad idea. Ok I know I'm not dead. So wonder where I'm at. Ugh it smells like a quacks place in here. If they think I'm just going to lay here and get sent back they are even bigger idiots then i thought.

''Starfire closes her eyes to quit making the world spin. She feels people near but stays still. Though Starfire hadn't noticed, Karen was still keeping guard of her, as was asked of her by Sakura. Karen had been sitting in Aphro's chair, next to his desk, with a bored look on her face. While this wasn't the most entertaining job in the world, she didn't want to be the one to let someone like Sakura down. In time though, Karen's hard work paid off. She overheard Starfire talking to herself and realized that it was time to inform the others. Not wanting to cause a panic, Karen gently got up from her seat and tip-toed to the door. Once out onto the deck once more, she ran up to the nearest person she could find.''

Karen: Oi! Oi! Guess what?!

Wyatt: Yeah? What's up, Karen? Did that mystery lady finally wake up?

Karen: Yeah! She did! Come on, we gotta let the others know too!

Wyatt[nodding]: Right!

''In no time at all, Karen and Wyatt rounded up everyone, barring Hanuman, who wished to be undisturbed. The group gathered together to plan out what they were going to do now, now that Starfire was awake.''

Spike: So now what? She's awake.

Sakura: We do the logical thing and introduce ourselves. After all, she is still a guest on our ship, so we must treat her like one. And that includes getting to know her hosts.

Spike: Alright then, after you, Ms. Host.

''Once that was finished with, the group slowly, but ever so steadily entered the room, hoping to not frighten Starfire by mistake. Spike was the first to make himself comfortable by plopping himself onto Aphro's pivoting chair. Timber and Karen went and sat on the same bed, which happened to be to Starfire's right. Sakura however, leaned against the wall closest to the door as she looked over at Starfire. She kept her arms crossed as she continued to lean. As for Wyatt, he sat on the floor with his legs crossed and his arms behind his head. He too, had gone and leaned against a wall, like Sakura. However, he was on the opposite side of the door, and closer to the beds. And it was Wyatt who was the first to speak, deciding to break the ice with a few casual jokes.''

Wyatt: Good morning, sleepy head. I bet those beds are much better than laying on the beach all day, huh?

''Starfire jumped out of bed when she heard Wyatt speak. But she fell to the floor. Cursing herself she sat there and looked at them. She knew she had no chance to win a fight the way she was now. She just hoped they weren't planing to send her back. ''

'''Starfire thinking: Shit I'm screwed. He said that this could happen if i wasn't careful. Not that I'm ever careful. Damn what a pain.'''

Starfire: The beach is better then being tied down to a bed all day every day. So what your plans sending me back or killing me?

Spike[sarcastic]: Ugh, nice going, Wyatt! We were gonna do this nice and slow, but I guess you went and opened your big mouth again.

Wyatt: Oi, it's not my fault that the lady's jumpy! I was just being friendly!

Sakura: Nonetheless, she's up, and seems raring to go apparently.

Spike: Yeah, ya gotta point there...

Timber: So now that she's up, maybe we can get to know her a little.

Sakura: But first thing's first...

Spike, Wyatt, Timber, and Karen: Huh?

Sakura then turned her attention to Starfire.

Sakura: Miss, you seem to have the wrong impression of us. Whoever you were up against earlier, I can safely say that we are not them. We are a mere crew of pirates who have come here to rest. That is all.

Wyatt: "Mere..."?

Timber: We're The Jolly Pirates, to be exact. Our captain's out checking the island right now, but he'll be back soon.

Spike: Timber, don't go telling her that! We still don't know if we can trust her or not!

Timber: Oh! ...Oops. Uh... S-Sorry Spike...

''Starfire eyebrow rises a little. She then looks around and notice shes not in a lab. She sighs and looks at the Jolly Pirates.''

Starfire: Jolly Pirates? Never heard of you. Your captain better be careful. There was a marine base on this island till awhile ago. There's still those idiots that's it.

Sword:Why don't you tell them that your the one that did it.

Starfire: What ever it doesn't matter now does it. Isn't pirates just as bad as marines. neather give a damn about human life. All they care about is killing for their own gain.