The day was sunny, calm winds skipping across the surface of the ocean. It would have been a nice day, if not for the fleet of marine and pirate ships, lining up on either side of a narrow stretch. Sweat fell off the bodies of the marine's and pirates. Looking over the railing of their ships they see a fleet of pirate ships preparing for battle. The smell of gunpowder and the sounds of clanking steel resounded through this grim atmosphere. Not a single smile was to be had on this part of the sea today, each time a box was dropped over a dozen of marines and pirates would jump, fearing an early attack from the opposition.
*A marine recruit looked across the sea to a nearby pirate ship. He locked eyes with a young pirate, fear seeped through them both. Many would die today that much was clear. And these young and inexperienced pirates and marines would likely be the first to go. Even Captain Fifty had a grim look on her face, regretting the deaths that were inevitable, she shook her head as she looked towards the sky. No birds dotted the skies and the wind was calm, as if nature could feel the immanent conflict. A few marine recruits stepped back in fear as Kreik emerged from his flagship. With a grandiose flourish he opened his coat and drew a massive war hammer, raising his voice so that all could hear. *
"Well marine scum you now see the full force of Kreik's fleet, **THE MOST POWERFUL FLEET IN THE SEAS! Feel grateful that I did not blow all of you weaklings to hell when you first showed your face in MY sea. I will allow you one last chance to leave, with your lives. A small token of mercy from me. Otherwise I will personally remove your disgusting marines from my sea!" Cheering and laughter could be heard from Kreik's fleet.
"And what if we refuse your ever so generous offer?" Fifty's voice boomed out.
Dom shrugged and a wide smile appeared on his slimy face.
"Why it's simple. We kill you all. I needed a good warmup today and you can help me, though I fear I may not even break a sweat!"
"We won't listen to any more of this inane babble Dom. You take over one of the weakest area in the grandline and boast about your power? You aren't strong, you are a coward who hides behind tricks and his crew. Men and women of the marines steel your minds and hearts, FOR JUSTICE WILL PREVAIL TODAY AS IT ALWAYS HAS!"
BANG
*A marine close to Fifty dropped to the ship deck. Dom stood red faced and smoking pistol in hand, he turned around and cannons from both sides exploded. The ships moved in close, pirates and marines rushed over wooden planks to each others ships. *
The war had begun.