A filler even tho I’m never going to see the money
He turned to his captain, who was standing on the figurehead, seemingly humming a melody to himself. Dagon's attitude towards Weapon has changed a bit since he was named "Royal Shichibukai" by that strange bear-man, which seemed to be kind of a big deal. Whenever he wanted to talk to Weapon, he was searching for a suitable appellation for a man of his noble rank."Alright guys, we're here in Alabasta!" said Charles. "Who'll disembark first?"
If only Ran were still there, at least she could give us shade... He cast a reproachful look at Emily, who was obviously unable to provide shade."Come on!" she called out. "It should only take a day's travel to reach the capital!"
@GambitBold is speech.
THE KINGDOM OF TRAITORS: PART 1
Agent Ryu stood at the helm of his ship, gazing at the Kingdom of Alabasta as it came over the horizon. He had ordered his men to fly civilian Merchant colors and had a fake haul of spices to pass off as his wares to sell. However, his true mission was to find the pirates left in charge of the island and quite simply, kill them. Cut the head off the snake of the La Spada Pirates.
As he and the men he had brought docked, Ryu slinked into the streets off Alubarna, to begin scouting out targets.
As the lanky CP9 agent slinked into the alleyways of Alubarna, he slipped into his disguise. He dressed in traditional Alabasta robes, usually worn by rich merchants. He then placed his CP9 mask on his face, the mask of an eagle, before pulling up his hood and making his way, quietly, toward the palace. If his information was correct, the pirates that had cajoled King Cobra into siding with pirate scum, were stationed there.Alabasta# 1
"Huff. Huff. Huff.", Tom and Jerry panted as they rushed from the palace gates and headed to the hall. As they reached the hallway, they would get past a series of high pillars, wide enough that even if the two tried to circle its entire circumference, it would not be enough. Each of the pillars is fashioned with a 4-feet vase, mounted with Palmera and something sharp but not symmetrical but its beautiful, cactus.
White ornaments, newly refurbished ceilings, and walls adored King Cobra's castle. The ambiance is just different. It signifies how the nation has brought back its life after rooting out the Baroque Works and the Evil Sir Crocodile. How they managed to reinstate life in their land after Captain Joby of the Everything Pirates almost eradicated all of it. Thanks to the sacrifice of a man who they thought to have actually died.
"King Cob-!", Tom was interrupted by his own mouth.
"Hwaak. Hwaak!", he gagged and almost puked. Something happened to the fool.
"What happened?! Hoy!", Jerry asked. Nigh concerned.
With a brief struggle and catching his air, he managed to get back. "Ha. Ha. I think I swallowed an insect. It's because of all these cactus and Palmera you brought inside the palace. It's disgusting!"
"You don't even have even the slightest taste in interior design. That's what's expected from a former criminal and out-of-school youth!"
"You fool! You only managed to finish your education because of King Cobra. You're a useless beggar!"
'What did you say?!", Jerry asked, his nose smoking.
"What? You wanna fight?!", the other challenge.
And the classic bickering of the two butlers occurred for the Nth time.
Tom managed to throw 13 punches only to be parried by Jerry every single time. Enter King Cobra.
"You two are fighting again? What's the matter?"
Tom: "No, Sir! We were just trying to prepare a dance number for Princess Vivi's coming back. Whenever that may be. Hahahaha. Right, buddy?"
Jerry: "Yeah right."
Both: "Hahahahaha"
Cobra: "Very well boys. You got something for me?"
Tom & Jerry: "Yes sir!"
The three would enter the room and there they would speak privately, addressing an important matter. The first information is about a former comrade and the other one is about the fall of someone.
"We needed to hide Koza's whereabouts from the people of Alabasta as we don't want them to sail along with him. You know how influential that man is, right?"
Cobra: "And for him to be part of your crew means a lot to the townsfolk. You guys saved this land twice from threats. I don't anyone would be foolish enough to defy Prince Morrow. Even with Larsi's death, he managed to rise up again and continue his mission and his dedication to this land. We owe it to him that this safe remains a safe shelter for all of us. And if Larsi is seeing all of this, we would be more than proud that he raised a fine leader. A pirate well-known enough, just hearing his name would send chills even to the next generations."
Tom: "Indeed, Captain Gambit has done it after the Fall of Laughing Archipelago but The Spadas, are also rising in numbers. They are formidable enough to challenge Gambit whenever they want."
Jerry: "And on top of that, after conquering and dividing Onigashima as their New World fortresses, it would only take a mere bat to set peace ablaze."
Cobra: "Look at you, two. When you both were stationed here by Captain Larsi, you were just tods. But now, you are slowly taking interest in stuff like this."
"We will always be here to protect you King Cobra. That's our mission.", the two speak in chorus.
"I know you will. But when I am gone, please do me a favor and continue protecting whoever succeeds me."
"Don't you say that old man? We already lost Larsi. We couldn't bare another death who is dear to us."
"Boys, listen to this."
King Cobra stood up from his chair as his two palms leaned on the table. He would turn his head against the two only to walk outside and head to the terrace. From there, he would stare at the people. Waving hands at him in which he would smile in return. The two followed.
"We all are bound by destiny. Our destinies differ from one to another. Even after birth, infants can meet their ends. And for some people, even after death, they rise up again and live their dreams. Is it determination? Or willpower? Neither. It's fate. And people share only two common fates... life and death."
As Cobra spoke these words of wisdom, the sun shone down against the terrace, beaming everything with its light. But after that, the clouds cast a shadow against the sand before entirely covering the sunlight. A symbolic enactment indeed.
"It's only a matter of when. The fate of this world would soon meet its end and start again."
@Mugiwara_Ryan