"This is Commander Mona, aboard the vessel Phoenix. Please patch me through to headquarters."
"Yes, sir."
There were a few moments of pause before an official from the main headquarters was transferred through.
"What is your report, Commander?"
Mona glanced one more time through the scope attached to the front of the navigation room. Pointing it towards the two vessels farther in front of her.
"I have located the Heart and the Kid Pirates, but the strange part is that they don't seem to be fighting."
"Please explain."
"They seem to be...cooperating. They sail together and at a faster speed, towards the southwest."
"Do you report an alliance has formed between the Heart and the Kid Pirates?" The official asked, sounding perplexed and amused all at the same time. This made her frustrated and she ran a hand through her long red hair.
"Yes, I do. I have them in my sights and I'm requesting backup. Is there any other battleships in my area you could send?"
"Negative, the closest support is over 100 km away."
"Dammit…"
"What is your decision, Commander?"
She chewed her lip for a moment, watching the two vessels sailing smoothly through the choppy waves. All of a sudden, the two ship began to turn around, straight towards her ship. It seemed fate had made her decision for her.
"I'll proceed to attack. Stand by for report."
"I should've brought a medical book to read. I just might die of boredom." Law muttered, lying against Bepo in the room they had taken up below deck. It was simple, just how Law liked it, but it lacked any functionality for him. There were no books or anything to keep his interest.
"Maybe we could ask to get one from the sub?" The bear suggested, scratching his furry belly in contentment.
Law shook his head. "Kid would be suspicious and I'd rather not have to deal with a cautious enemy pirate right now." He shifted a little, lowering his hat down over his eyes. "I've noticed he gets moody when he's suspicious."
"Hmm…" Bepo hummed, thinking over something. "Captain, do you think he knows any female bears?"
The grin grew on his face. "Probably not, Bepo."
"Yeah...maybe not." He sounded quite depressed, like usual, but Law still thought it was amusing. He wondered how long the bear would be looking for that female bear of his. He figured he'd better say something. "Don't lose hope, you may just find her yet."
"Yeah...you're right." And with that, the bear fell into a peaceful slumber.
"Who the hell is behind us?" Kid snapped, gazing through the scope. A Marine battleship was behind them, very slowly closing the distance that stretched between them. Killer leaned against the railing next to him, watching his captain get agitated.
"We can take them." He commented.
"I know that. I just don't want to have to deal with too many inconveniences along the way. A Marine ship isn't going to give me much loot, but another pirate ship will. Marines are a nuisance at this point."
"Should we let them know?" Killer gestured towards the yellow sub sailing beside their ship. Kid lowered the scope with a scowl.
"Yeah, let them deal with it." He walked below deck to find the creepy surgeon captain.
"Hey, we've got Marines on our tail." Kid shouted, waking up the bear but causing no reaction from the captain.
He looked up slowly from his hat. "Is there a problem?"
"Nah, I just don't want to deal with Marines, so you can take care of them." Law smirked.
"Well, if that's all…" He rose from his position against the bear, which Kid still thought was really weird. Brushing himself off, he reached for his sword and passed by the redhead. The bear got up as well and followed.
"If you would so kindly turn your ship around so we can dispatch of these Marines faster." He said overly sweet, which only added to the captain's annoyance.
"Whatever, just kill them quickly."
Pururururu...purururururu...gatcha…
"Captain, what are your orders?"
"Have you detected the Marine ship approaching from behind us?" Liam double checked the radar and saw the glowing green dot on the screen.
"Affirmative. How do you want to approach it?"
"Turn towards them and sail directly towards them. Keep pace with us. It's only us fighting, so be cautious of casualties. I don't want unnecessary injuries."
"Aye, Captain." Both men hung up the phone.
Liam turned towards Jean Bart. "Tell the men to get ready for some action."
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