Today was a very beautiful celebration for the marines. It was the day that 5 marine lieutenants were to be promoted. All very hard working and all very much deserving of such titles. The first one is a shy yet straightforward marine soldier. Her name is Kilala Dolittle. Rumors have it that she can talk to beast all around the world. It was said she said 100 marine grunts from dying. Now that is a feat to behold. She is no more than 28 of age. It is about time she got her much needed promotion. Now then on to the next one to be promoted.

His name is Tommy Gunna a strange yet loud mouth man. He joined the Marines late in life and is at the age of 40. His great feat is him saving an elderly person home with the elders still in inside. Did I mention the building was 8 stories high and was on fire. The 3rd person we will bring to light is none other than Malissa Strengbreg. She is indeed a very promising young lady. Being only 18 years of age yes 18. It is rumor she is in the processing of an ancient zoan devil fruit. She brought off an army of rebels single handle for a total of 31 hours. Talk about a beast which is her nickname The Beast. The 4th man to named is well said less he Donnie Chandler. A man who is said to be a threat to the world strongest sword person in do time. With a single swing of his great sword. Which he refuses to name he stopped a tsunami-level 2. That is enough water to drown a medium build town. His age is 30 quite the guy they say.

Last but not least is a man who needs no introduction. But wait he does indeed he does. This man has drought countless battles since he first joined the Marines. Because of him the killer known as Frosty was put to justice. He even saved a baby from drowning. Did I mention he can't save so how did he save a baby from drowning? Simply put never count a good guy out. This man is none other than Terrell Zeal D Dranklin. Now was the time to prove his worth. He and his fellow lieutenants about entered the very next phase of their justice careers. Zeal was smiling as the sun was bright. A tear could have fallen from his eyes.

The instruction each member had was simple and that was not hard to do. They had to write an essay on the very subject. This subject comes in many forms and that is "WHAT DOES JUSTICE MEANS TO YOU?" Can each soon to be captain explain in their very own words. What this could mean to them. The time limit was 1 week from today. Each member had to write their own belief on such a thing. Which is funny because have you ever ask yourself such a question? Zeal would look to the sun as this was a hard question to truly ask.

As it member slowly turned in they're on essay on the matter. They would have to wait a full week before they are to get called back. Upon obtaining such a rank a marine soldier would feel. He is indeed needed more. With the ever-growing threat of pirates and rebels alike. More and more soldiers will be needed. As Zeal walked off now roaming the streets he would make his way towards a bar. Not the ideal to go to if you were a weakling. However, Zeal was anything but still what was on his mind was something entirely different.

Looking up at the sun as it's rays shine down on him. He would smile putting up his hands to block it off his face. "I wonder who will my Lt be? How will they act doing battle with outlaws? Will he or she even be human? So many questions I have but it will have to wait. Because for now, I could use a nice cold drink."

Walking along the sandy road Zeal could only think so hard. His essay was of his best intentions. Zeal knew he still had ways to go in this life of his. He still needed to get a lot stronger to protect those who could not protect themselves. Stopping at the bar he would stand in front of the sign. Written on the front is a sign which says Star's Bink Sake. "Indeed this is a delight to have I just can't wait taste sweet victory." However as he was aiming to open the door he could hear a loud reckon like sound. "A fight maybe it's best I go check it out."

As he opened the door he could see about 10 bandits. Making a lot of trouble if anything. Zeal looked as he saw a large bandit holding the bartender's arm. Zeal looked around to see that tables have indeed been flipped over. If anything a fight had indeed been drought here.

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Now then stationed within a large den far from this small town. It laid home to a rowdy group of bandits. They all wear pure green and had a cheetah mark on their chest. Singing and dancing were going on. Cheering was to be expected from this large group of bandits. As the music was getting played loud it would echo throughout the old building. As a certain girl was throwing beli out of a large bag onto her bandit men. The happiness was too real as the party was turned all the way up. Sabrina would smile as her long red hair was swinging back and forth. She had on a dark green crow top and leggies. Her yellow eyes were all the fear in 1 place as she gave off a roar.

Her bandit men would roar with her as bottles and barrels of sake was wasted everywhere. The hardwood floors were breaking apart as sand was flooding in slowly. Sabrina looked on as she jumped from the 1st floor onto the 2nd floor. Her men would continue to cheer her on as she stood up looking over them. Her cheetah tail out and about as she looked down at them. She began to laugh as everyone else went dead silent. As they know once she started to laugh it was all business.

"See boys it's just like I said ain't nobody coming for them. Ain't nobody gonna stop us understand me. They sent in a mere lieutenant and a few of his lackeys. How sad was that but I say hey let them keep underpinning us. Truth be told we better off this way. We hit up every bank we passed and every bar and bink sake storehouse we can find. So life is DAMN GOODDDDDD!!!" She would yell as the bandit did the same. She looked as she would kneel then left off a loud roar. Within seconds it went quite yet again.

"It's funny because we short members now ain't we. I've got word that our remaining members are going to marine Ha Alabaska huh. So guess what we about to do fools." She would smile as she transformed into her hybrid form. Licking her face with her long tongue and her fangs showings. "We are going to free our brothers and sisters damn it." Letting off a loud roar as the cheers came rushing out. Sabrina the Cat was a low-level crook. Her bounty was pretty ok for her threat level. But the thing is she is wanted for bank robbing and raiding bars and storehouses. Taking beli, guns, and sake all the same. She smiled as she was about to roar yet again. However, a broken tone voice would catch everyone. ears.

As everyone looked over to the wall. They would see a beat up female marine. With blood all over her, she was beaten to a near-death stance. Her name is Yasmine BirdStorm. A lieutenant who along with her captain was sent in to take care of the Cat Bandits. She had no clothes on just claw marks bloody ass claw marks.Sabrina would walk up to her slowly as her yellow eyes glare upon her.

As Sabrina looked on at Yasmine her claws rubbing down the poor girl right face cheek. Stopping at her chin Sabrina was in control yet Yasmine still would not bend to her will. Sabrina looked at her and with pride in her voice,
"no big deal you beat us. Congrats but you still have a fleet coming for you cat breathe and I bet my bottom dollar you will get yours believe me-" Just as she was talking Sabrina would grab her throat. Smiling as she raised her claw up with her right hand. On the floor laid a lowly ensign as he yelled out"Noooo!!!" Causing 1 of the bandits to come over and stomp him in his face.

His lights went out as he slowly felled into darkness. Meanwhile back at the bar. Zeal was shining brightly as he quickly took down the last of the 10 bandits. Leaving just 1 standing. He looked over at the last bandit who was scared, to say the least. Could not even aim his gun right as his hands were shaking so hard. Zeal was smiling as he started to walk towards the man. He looked on at Zeal as he started to shoot at him. The bullets indeed were missing as his fear has taken the better of him. By the time Zeal got to the man face to face he was out of bullets. As Zeal looked down at the man he simply gave off a twinkle in his eye. "This will be your last chance, you misguided soul. Either you go to jail or you go to hell your choice.'

The young bandit looked as he stepped backward looking on as Zeal pulled out his battle ax. The Bandit would pee on himself. Just as Zeal raised up the ax the bandit would yell out. "QUEEN SABRINA HELP MEEEEE!!!" This truly throw Zeal off guard simply because that was a name he did not hear in quite some time. Going into a quick daydream of Sabrina. Zeal would quickly snap back to reality but by then the bandit would have zoomed right out the window. Zeal could have stopped him right then and there. But it would be best if he sent that alert to his gang. Zeal looked at the bartender who was clearly mad at him. Sitting her bottom lip the blue haired girl seems to be in a panic.

Zeal walked over to her looking around to see the mess that he made. He started to laugh to brighten the mode up a bit. "Sorry about the mess Yara I promise I will help you clean it up." She looked on at him then raised her hand pointing at him. "Damn it, Terrell, now why would you go in do something like that." Zeal was shocked in knew he was in trouble she used his first name. "What do you mean I helped you out I'm sure they won't be coming around causing trouble no more." Her eyes grow sad as she looks to him he would take notice. "That is the point Terrell you here only once every Blue Moon. Once you leave then what am I to do. Those damn cat bandits are going to come back and then what huh? This is a small town in a big nation. Do you think the government sends in marine to protect us huh? Well, they don't beside you who is rarely here damn it, Terrell.[My parents bar how will I protect it now.?  As she went on and on Zeal would stop her from speaking. He did this by giving her a hug a very loving hug. "Yara I truly don't know what has been going on around here. I have been gone you right about that. But listen now I'm here now you understand me and nobody is gonna lay a hand on you and your family bar. The marine is short-handed at the moment but guess what I'm a captain now. So do you know what that means? I will ask to be stationed here my flag of justice will be seen ok. All I ask is for you to have faith in me and believe in the me that believes in the you ok." Zeal would give a soft smile as Yara looks to him as they were so close to each other. That they could be kissing.

Zeal smiled as they were nearly done cleaning up the bar. Everything looked gold just like new. Still, it was rather in a run-down state. Yara is the latest owner of this here bar which been around for over 150 years. Night time would fall as the Zeal decided to spend the night. Camping out at the bar to make sure all would be well. Thinking long and hard as to where he would like to be stationed at. But to be honest, Zeal just knew where he would be sent to. To low law no justice part of the kingdom. Perry town was an ideal place for raiders such as bandits to come.

With no marine forces truly here it was all for the taking. The marine soldiers that did come were quickly taken out. Bit just by who just who could it be. They say she is to be feared Zeal would smile as he laid there thinking of how things used to be. Thinking on how cool Sabrina and he once was. But time changes people either for the best or for the worse. Closing his eyes on the note of their meeting he would sleep the night away. Missing and turning in his sleep. Zeal would talk in his sleep "Be gone you, vald villain." Morning soon would come as Zeal would open his eyes. The noise of Yara waking him up was like a soft melody to his ears.

As he stood up the cover would fall off of him. Revealing his manhood as he slept in the nude. Both their faces were red as cherries. As Yara let out a scream trying to slap him. However, he would dodge over and over again. "Why are you trying to slap me Yara?" She looks confused at the question. "Let me hit you-you jerk showing me your junk." He began to laugh as he covered up, "but you walked in on me so I'm in the right here." She looked at him only to run out in embracement but it was all good. Soon Zeal would leave as Yara started to get ready to open the bar.

Making his way back to Marine base on Alabaska Zeal would look on as people were getting rowdy. As Zeal got closer to the scene he would see what the commotion was about. Yasmine BirdStorm a lieutenant of the marine ripple body. To make matters worse newly appointed captain Tommy Gunna body have yet to be discovered. So he will be considered m.i.a but he got dismissed as k.i.a. Zeal looked on as he folded his arms with pure anger in his eyes he looked on at the brutally beaten body of this poor young girl. He looked on as they placed the cover over her face. Zeal could not hold his anger much longer as he went racing to the C.O of that brunch.

Busting into the door Zeal would look on as the C.O was staring out of his window. "I know why you are here Dranklin. But get it off your chest you can not nor will not go after that damn Cat Bandit gang." Zeal watched him as he turned around towards him and with a fearing voice of pride he responded. "Sir please I can take them down please sir." C.O Greg looked at him and responded himself with an angry tone. "We've lost 4 you here me 4 damn captains already and 6 lieutenants. So I refuse to lose 1 more I've already requested a commodore help. So 1 will be here within 24 hours." Zeal smiled at Greg, "Perfect 24 hours is all I need if I'm not back by then. Well, then you know where to find my body." Greg looked at him just as he was about to speak Zeal would cut him off. "Please sir I have something my fallen soldiers in arm did not. I have the burning will of justice." Zeal would smile as the heat would go up by some 500 degrees.

C.O Greg looked on as he started to fan himself from the heat wave."I have already prepared a unit to move out as back up to the Commodore squad. You can have them move with you in your new unit." Zeal looked on as he smiled now was the time to start things off. Now was the time to make his mark upon the world. "Zeal listen to me truly you are a captain as of yesterday. But until that paperwork is completed by the main marine HQ and your essay. Then you still are a Lt technically. Now move out and good luck to you truly. I say that to you because I might as well give you the okay buddy. You ain't gonna do nothing but run off and do it anyways. So I hereby grant your request to stall the enemy until help arrives." Zeal would smile as he took off running.

Arriving at the weapon room he would suit up. Putting on his marine attire now with a long captain jacket. He smiled as he put his battle ax on his back.  Zeal looked to the sun as the large weapon room lit up. "Sabrina I'm coming for you believe that. " As Zeal took off C.O Greg would be going over his paperwork. " He thinks because he has a devil fruit and starting to learn Haki he is all powerful. Damn it Zeal we will see hopefully we will see. But his easy is here best I see what his meaning of true justice damn fool." Zeal looked on as he started to walk off base. With the alert of 30 marine soldiers already on standby at the given target area. All Zeal had to do was make it there and prepare himself. This was it this could be the chance to prove himself. Even if that meant taking on his old friend from so long ago.

As he left off the base the sun would hit him as his body heat would be at a mild 250° degrees standpoint. Not many would be able to stand such a heat wave even if it was not a heat wave of mass power. Zeal smiled as he was racing throughout the desert. With his battle-ax in hand on his back. The sea of sand would cause him to slow down a little. This was because the sun was causing his body heat to rise even more. Seeing as he was a heat human. The very sand would start to turn to hard glass in a way. But Zeal was all too ready for this to happen to him. True he was still learning his devil fruit but he could stand apply the laws of physics to them as well.

Zeal knows he could not stand on the glass sand very long or he could explode on him. But it was no time to think of that as he looked towards an abandoned building in the distance. What was coming up was Cat Bandits hideout and from his viewpoint Zeal could see about 10 or so white jackets blowing in the wind. As he got somewhat closer he came to realize that those white jackets were like the very jacket he has on. "Sabrina just what have you gotten yourself into. It would be best if I end this game of yours right now old friend." Zeal would then stop as he views the large building. It was grey in color stood about 3 stories tall and had busted out windows. "With all that money she then stole why not fix this place up. Same old Sabrina cheap as hell I see." Zeal was 100 meters away as he heard someone start to creep up on him. He would slowly put his hand on his battle ax.

Taking a defense stance Zeal would be ready to swing his weapon at the incoming target. But what was going on in Zeal head was should he take out this person or try to come to reason with them. Only time will tell on that end of the road.

As Yara wiped down the bar stools she would flip the last of them over. Something mighty was weighing heavily on her mind. The empty bar was yet to go over well so she has yet to open it back up. Because every knock or even if the wind hits the window she because scared. So scared, in fact, she freezes up. Only when Zeal is around Yara would feel so brave so powerful. But only if he is around and that was the very thing she hated. Being so weak too scared to tell people off or even to ask them to pay off their bar debts. She looked at the different type of drinks that there was to pour. Only to think that Zeal had not taken even a small sip of 1. "Soldier stashed a silver locket. Safe inside his jacket pocket. When the war would numb his senses. He’d break down and drop pretenses. Open up the only token. That recalled those thoughts unspoken. Images of an infant, young wife
For their freedom, he’d give his life. I truly love that poem it was the very first thing that fool said to me. So I decided Zeal rather you want me to or not. I am going to join the marines. This will be my way of getting stronger. That poem is life and my way of being brave. Oh no now I'm talking to myself as if you're here. Well, whatever the case may just be safe Zeal I'm counting on you." A tear would nearly fall from her face as she got herself together.

Meanwhile back to Zeal just as he was about to strike he would turn around only to see a marine soldier. She stood up to him at a mighty 12 feet even in height. He looked to her as her long yellow hair was just as tall as he was. She would put her hands up in a playful matter as she looked to him."Relax sir I am Rowland Lola a Lt of the marines. I was stationed here to help deal with this bandit problem. I and the others just happen to see here so I'm going to show you to our base set up." Zeal would lower his guard seeing as she did have on the marine uniform. "Very well sorry about that and I am Marine Captain Zeal Dranklin." As they shook hands she would sure him to the small set up base. Soon as Zeal arrived reports of him coming there was already sent over. Zeal looked on as he began to get information from Rowland.

She would inform him of their numbers and that as of right now they were indeed outnumbered when it comes to guns and men. Zeal would give a small smile then a big laugh."Outman and gunfire we are but outmatched and power they are. Listen up everyone this is not a game. So that means you all could very well die here on this day understand me? I am Captain Zeal trust in me on this very day and I assure you all that we will win this thing. Now if you all are scared then guess what leave or soldier up because as of right now it is go time." Zeal looked on at them all smiling as he walked towards the world government flag. It stood 10 feet even as Rowland looked on. Wondering what it was that he was about to do."Tell me, sir, just what is the game plan here?" Zeal would smile at her,"simply put I know the Cat Bandits leader. She is an old friend of mines. You see she will not fight me head up more or say send her goons at me first. With that being said that could change up a lot of things for us. So get the marksmen ready to fire. Once I draw their heat I will need you to storm the side doors. But I will need you to do that the moment I enter the front door alright Lt Rowland." She looked on at him only to give a smile as Zeal took the flag walking off towards the Cat Bandits Hideout.