Chapter 19: Raise the Stakes

(I know y'all are gonna hate me for this, but just know that Mawgona beat the hell out of Croc, and everyone lived happily ever gay after! I'm trying to through this shit as quickly as possible!)

(The Iron Maiden)

The was a tremendous uproar, for Miss All-Sunday had snuck onboard the ship sometime before the crew left Alabasta. They had also discovered that she had the Flower-Flower Fruit, which grants her the ability to produce any part of her body on any surface in her line of sight. The ability reminded Dark Soul of Gahara's Fruit.

(Mawgona)"You, so you're alive. I'm not going to ask how long you've been here, but I will ask why."

(MAS)"You honestly didn't forget what you did to me, did you? Back in the tomb?"

(Mawgona)"I saved you when it started to cave in, what of it?"

(MAS)"That's right, but I said that there was nothing left for me to do in life. I wanted to die, but you didn't let me. So now, I'm going to join your crew."

(Everyone else but Mawgona)"WHAT!?"

(Nami)"No way!"

(Pepin)"She probably just wants to kill us for beating Crocodile!"

(Harry)"Bad Lady still bad!"

(Mawgona)"...Fine by me."

Everyone was taken aback.

(Zant)"Wh-Why would you let HER come with us?!"

(Barry)"I don't like disagreeing with you, but this doesn't seem like a good idea!"

(Mawgona)"I can't sense any hint of deceit from her, so she may accompany us. But just know this, I won't take even a some act of treachery from the likes of you. Try anything, and you'll be dead before you have time to realize it."

(Robin)"Always quick with the threats, aren't you? Oh, and my real name is Robin."

(Nami)"I can't believe he's actually letting you come along. If you ask me, I'd throw you off the second y-"

(Robin)"Also, I brought some of Crocodile's jewels as a gift."

(Nami)"...Welcome aboard, happy to have you, my new best friend!"

(Zant)"Jeez, even a single Beli's enough to gain her trust."

(Pepin)"Now I'm curious, just how many more crazy things we'll see from here on out?"

(Nix)"...I feel like we've skipped something. When did we leave Alabasta? I feel like we hardly stayed."

(Some time later)

(Barry)"Hey, Mawgona? You don't seem like yourself."

(Mawgona)"It's Robin. Look at her down there, with Bui Bui."

On the lower deck, Robin was using her Devil Fruit to play with Bui and Chopper.

(Basically this.)

(Mawgona)"She was an agent for Crocodile not too long ago, and now she's acting all friendly with us."

(Barry)"Uh, isn't that like you? You literally kill people like she does, yet you have all these friends. Even before...him..."

(Mawgona)"That may be true, but would you REALLY want two of me around?"

(Barry)"...Yes."

(Mawgona)"...Ok then. Hey Nami, where's the Log Pose pointing now?"

(Nami)"Um...I think it's broken."

(Mawgona)"What?"

(Nami)"It's pointing straight up."

(Robin)"Straight up? I don't think there's anything wrong with it. It very well could be pointing at a Sky Island."

(Nix)"Sky Island? *Looks up* But how can an island be in the clou-HOLY SHIT WHAT'S THAT!?!"

To everyone's shock, a massive galleon was falling right on top of their ship.

(Bui Bui)"How'd that get in the sky?! It's gonna crush us!"

(Mawgona)"One second, I'll handle this."

His arms molded into the Iron Maiden, and a large dome formed out of the...I actually don't know what to call that thing that the flag goes on. But whatever, the galleon fell off, and sunk into the ocean.

(Robin)"Wh-Whoa! I didn't think you could do something like THAT!"

(Terry)"Never underestimate the power of our Captain, he can do anything!"

(Pepin)"Hey, look at this. It's a map that fell with that ship."

(Nix)"Skypiea? With a name like that, it must be real then!"

(Nami)"This could be fake, there's a lot of fake maps in the world."

(Nix)"...IT. FELL. FROM. THE. SKY."

(Nami)"...Ok."

(???)"Here it is, Boss!"

(Mawgona)"Huh?"

Another ship appeared, with metal platting and cranes on it.

(???)"Is this where the ship sank?"

(???)"Aye, aye Boss!"

A strange looking man could now be seen. Whatever he was, he wasn't Human like the ones around him. He was taller than everyone around. His skin was lavender, and wore all black.

"The Boogie Man" Sakon
Bounty: 35,000,000 Beli

(Sakon)"Wonderful! Let's pray for another good haul...for the Sakon Gang!"

(Pepin)"Uh, who're you guys?"

(Sakon)"Didn't you hear what I said!? I am Sakon, leader of the Sakon Gang! We search the sea for wrecked ships, and luck must've struck us today! A galleon landed right here!"

(Mawgona)"So you're going to retrieve it?"

(Sakon)"That's right! You're free to watch us work if you want. We'll even give you anything we don't want. Now, go get it, boys!"

(Sakon Gang)"Right away, Boss!"

Several men wearing diving suits hooked onto the railing, then jumped down to the waters below, two cranes following.

(Sakon)"So while we wait, what's a Pirate crew doing around here?"

(Mawgona)"Well, we're trying to get to the next island, and we believe that it's somewhere in the sky."

(Sakon)"Oh! A Sky Island?! Well ain't that a surprise, I'm actually going to one myself!"

(Zant)"Wait, you saying you've been to one before?"

(Sakon)"It's difficult, but it is possible to get that far up."

(Nani)"Then, is Skypiea a real place?"

(Sakon)"Skypiea? Of course it's real! It's said to have a city coated with gold, and that's what I'm going for!"

As you may have guessed, the thought of owning a city's worth of gold made Nami pass out from excitement.

(Mawgona)"Since it's real, do you know where to find it?"

(Sakon)"Yeah, it's somewhere above an island called Jaya! Here, take one of these!"

He tossed a small object to Mawgona. It looked identical to the Eternal Pose to Alabasta, but said "Jaya" on the top.

(Sakon)"The Sakon Gang is willing to share, and there's ought to be enough gold for everyone! So if you guys make it to Skypiea, we'll meet up there!"

(Mawgona)"Uh, sure. /This man, he's strange. Acting so nice to strangers, and giving them his Eternal Pose of all things. And his aura, it feels so...familiar."

(Meanwhile)

(Gohma)"So, Crocodile has been kicked out of the Warlords, and has been sent to Impel Down?"

(Soldier)"Yes, my King. The Dark Soul Pirates were also reported to be heavily involved."

(Gohma)"Interesting, they should have a large bounty because of this. But now, the World Government will have a large problem on their hands. Not only will this harm their reputation, but they'll have to find a new candidate for the position of Warlord."

Another one of his men came running through the doors.

(Gohma)"Yes? Why is it that you have entered the throne room...?"

(Soldier 2)"My Lord! We have it! After a year, we finally have it!"

(Gohma)"What are you waiting for then? Show me."

(Soldier)"Of course. Bring it in, men!"

Four soldiers carried a large object into the room. It was a red cube, with strange writing on four sides.

(Gohma)"We finally have another one of the Road Poneglyphs. Two out of four, another step closer."

(Soldier)"We had a difficult time escaping from the Beast Pirates, but we managed to get away with a few ships intact."

(Gohma)"Ha, of course you did. That big oof is losing his touch nowadays. Ever since those rebels liberated the country of Wano, he's been having trouble keeping a firm grip on certain pieces of his crumbling territory. I wouldn't be surprised if Big Mom's forces have a better chance of defeating him now."

(Soldier)"Oh, one more thing. The World Government has sent us a message. They want the remaining Warlords to go to the Holy Land for a meeting."

(Gohma)"Must be about the empty position. This should be interesting, I do believe. Prepare my ship, we'll head there right away..."

(Yo, I'm thinking about making a One-Shot book, and I'll take request.)

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