Feeling his hands hanging from his sides, Sakura smiled softly before letting out a deep breath, looking over at other marines with puffy eyes. A female marine smiled softly, sniffling as he held his head up high and looked over at her with a soft smile on his face before going blank softly. Trying to force himself to close his hands, Sakura smiled softly but went back to being blank as the pain he was feeling. Slowly started to disparate. Feeling himself being hugged, he placed a hand on her shoulder. Before putting his left hand under his right arm. His left foot behind his feet, before pushing back on his feet. And flipping her over his head. Placing him on the bench near him. Looking at him softly. Sakura smiled before putting his hands together. Smiling softly as he looked at her. Begging him for his help an such.
Was she asking him to go back to the blues with her? Did she want him to just leave and take a break? Was Sakura willing to take a break? He wanted too...He could feel it...but.. Sakura thought with a laugh as he let go of her. Another chuckle as he listened to her speak about how he felt. That is when Sakura stopped for only a second, looking to her. Another smile on Sakura's face. Sakura asked as he looked to him. A slight pause as Sakura looked to another marine. Sakura almost shouting now. Sakura laughing now.
The marine woman just placed the palm of his left hand on his forehead, hitting it over an over again as he pointed to her with a smirk. The marine woman smiled softly before letting out a deep breath as he soon flicked off her with both hands as Sakura looked at her with a serious look. The marine Sakura smiled softly before licking his lips softly as he let out a deep breath. His hands in his jacket pockets before turning his back to her. Only thing was Sakura smiled, as he tiled his head back enough to look at him with a warm smile on his face. The marine woman smiled warmly before jumping on a ledge near Sakura Turning around on her heels. Before letting out a deep breath before looking towards the sky. The marine Sakura smiled lightly before holding his head up. Smiling towards the sky. The marine woman smiled, tossing a card towards him before laughing. It had her office number on it before he forgot, grinning softly. Sakura smiled some more before laughing softly, doing a front flip, as he smiled. Soon landing on his feet, before falling back to land on his buttocks, sitting on the ledge, looking at her with a smile.
Earth Beast would watch as the sleepy head marine would try to reach for his bag, but that was a big mistake. Earth Beast simply grabbed the bag before the marine could even get close. Earth Beast said in a very serious tone of voice. He didn't know who this marine was but he was a weird one. He said digging into the bag grabbing a burger, and tossing it to sleepy head. So now there was one burger left in the bag, and there was no way this black haired marine was getting his last one. Earth Beast could try and get his a** kicked. Now turning his attention to Marine Sakura. Earth Beast started to think about what to really tell him. It's not like Earth Beast knew much about it himself. His father, grandfather, or even his other family members. Never really told him about the marine world. Marine Sakura was nearby so he would face him. "Yes, I am also a marine. Like you. What happens to brig you to the Outside Garden?? ChoreBoy?" he asked. Then listening on to what other marines had to ask about the main details of justice in the marines. Hopefully that would explain it a little bit for him but then Earth Beast would look up to the sky with a fire in his eyes all he could see was the future in the clouds. "We have one thing in common. Chore Boy. We're both marine, right? However, I'm a little different than you. I only do things my way. Would we even get along. Just standing next to you. I seem a little so unsure. You know?" Earth Beast said almost out of the blue. He would say with confidence in his voice. Catching his burger upon landing. Earth Beast started to chew on his burger like he hasn't been eating for days One is better then nothing. He mumble. He added as he swallow his burger whole. Earth Beast stand up and started to stretch. After all is common knowledge that sleeping after eating is bad for health. "My name is Earth Beast. Toshifumi Kawase." He said knowing is rude not to leave his name when talking with another marine. Earth Beast was rather famous with rumors as a rising chore boy. Who's never lose in the 300 times he fought. And is always wearing expensive clothing, and people say that he put it on the people he defeat. It's like sort of funeral. The match set the state for Earth Beast. 300th victory put most movies in shame. But the truth is that Earth Beast only uses his best moves when he goes into strong combat. "What's your name?" Earth Beast asked for Sakura's name in curiosity. Even the greatest of heroes had to attend the headquarters, and get fighting training, and Earth Beast was no different. However, there was something quite peculiar about their headquarters. And is he stood atop the gated Outside Graden with sublime balance. Staring fearlessly through the red tints of his eyes he'd begin to notice it. Nearly all of the marines had been accumulated within this very headquarters. The ones that actually attended the headquarters anyway. It was spectated that even the most fearsome and ghoulish of marines had to participate in daily fighting training in the off chance that fighting for a living become an actual, government-paid career. Overlooking the world below him from the peak position in headquarters, Earth Beast stood in a most heroic stance. Toned arms folded tightly into his bare, immaculate chest. The bandage bound along his torso displaying untold tales of manly bouts which resulted in currently masked bruises and scrapes. Common designer pants that had not a button or zipper to use as fasteners but two white buckled beats in their place. Earth Beast wore not a shirt but an unauthorized open cobalt blue jacket with red, flaming decor at its tips rising upward and a raised yet folded collar that overshadowed his neck. Strung around his neck rested a treasure unique to him that he received from a departed ally. A necklace with a glimmering jewel within its epicenter whose innards morph color with the varying light but most often yielding an emerald radiance from its core. Earth Beast never spoke a single phrase. He uttered not a word. He merely stood with his back to those that joined him on the Outside Garden, broadcasting the burning flames of his spirited heart personified by the red flares on his jacket. Some had stared, others ignored. His zipped black gym bag kept his marine uniform safe so that he may change to and training classes. His Bento box residing atop his clothes so that he may eat it after fighting class (which he attended straight after lunch) to curb his appetite on his way to another course. Reasons were unknown why he had done this on almost a daily basis but rumors had begun to roam about his fierce ways. While many faked it, he lived it. No fear in his roaring heart, no fright in his youthful body, and an undying resolve laying at the surface of his righteous yet sheltered eyes. Earth Beast was within his own spatial universe. Allowing both his mind to roam its own never-ending horizon whilst playing mentally several musical compositions of heroics and manliness. His body being graced by the gentle caresses of many mythological wind sylphs, causing his broad muscles to twinge in arousal and a multitude of goosebumps to rise and crawl along his skin. His ears absorbing the sound about him, listening to the prattle of his fellow peers, whom discussed justice, and fighting. So openly as if it had been made an international sport. As he heard Sakura from behind his left side and his discussion about other stuff, and the desires of both him another marines. Wanting to become higher ranks of their respective skills. It was then that Earth Beast chose to intervene. The exclusion of the marines, his duty, could not be overlooked!
"Once again. I will listen to what you have to say. Just remember. I am not the nice type. I am not nice." He called out with a perfectly balanced pivot along the metallic rod atop the erected Outside Garden. Rotating himself to face the small group.
Suddenly a dynamic breeze fluttered around his entire being, drew along his clenched left fist, along his bent arm before finally dispersing behind him to cause an uproar of wind that cause his open jacket to flutter stunningly. Earth Beast brought his right to clasp the nose of his goggles, lifting them up before allowing the elastic to snap back and sending the frame to clash with his hair-nested forehead. A sun-kissed glint in his darkened eyes as his cheeks brightened once his lips parted and curled into a full on, teeth-bearing smirk.
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Watching the clouds, the snow falling, the marine Sakura smiled before letting out a deep breath. The marine Sakura was letting the fresh air guide him. It was something which would allow for him to be in a different state of mind, but allow him a way to see things in a different respective. Closing his eyes, the marine Sakura was letting out a deep breath before smiling lightly as he looked around after opening his eyes softly. "Earth Beast? How the hell did you get a name like that? Kawase-dono. From your appearance you are quite frightening. I can tell you're not the type to make friends. At all. Hm. Any others impress you at this marine headquarters?" The marine Sakura was wondering what he was going to pass some time while he was still in the marines headquarters. For the time being cause Sakura wanted to do something else. But he was going to finish the day up, and be on his way to something else more fun. "I am extremely close to ranking up. I am among the marines who's been working his a** off. To get a superior ranking. To the next ranking of Chore Boy. I am starting to open up. More." Sakura let out a deep breath, only to on look towards the sky some more, trying to see if he would ever get the time to fight in the blues. Or graze it an be more then he could ever get to be in the time. Placing his feet to the side of the ledge. Sakura smiled softly towards Earth Beast.. "Let's get to know one another? Idiot?"The marine Sakura smiled softly before letting out a deep breath as he licked his lips. Trying to keep the moisture on them. Hearing what sounded like a splash. Sakura the marine looked behind him, to see a girl in the fountain. An then heard Earth Beast over there. He was scratching his head now, surprised to see this marines speed. Was faster than average. Letting out a deep breath. The marine Sakura smiled softly, before putting his jacket over the girls shoulders. While Sakura had her on the bench, smiling softly before letting out a deep breath. The marine Sakura smiled, putting a arm around her shoulder before walking with her a few feet an such. "You sound strong, Earth Beast. But are you nice to girls?" The marine Sakura smiled towards Earth Beast. Arm wrapped around the female marine. Only before putting his left hand in his pocket. As he grabbed his shoulder. To look cool showing some style, in as he smiled softly.
How much of Earth Beast's words had Sakura actually heard before he sprinted off? How much information had he actually gotten from him before he zoomed off like some child hero? Was he always like this? Jotting back and forth like a fool because he believed he could save someone, if not everyone? Always dashing off, always getting hurt because of it. Maybe he should see a psychologist, get over it a bit you know? The snow that turned into hail in a matter of moments pelted him, thinking over how he should talk to Earth Beast, about what he had just done. Yes, he had gone to save someone, but would Earth Beast understand? He was in a tight spot, and Sakura had just gone off in the wind because he heard a noise. And this is why the white folk died in the movies. A small thought as Sakura looked over the wet marine next to him. She was warmer with him. Sakura asked her some things, as Earth Beast came towards them. Confused about the situation. Sakura looked to the marine woman, watching her and how his jacket fit over her. She was so small, odd, and different. Quirky? She sneezed, Sakura raising a brow. Sakura slowly starting to speak again as he scatted around through wet papers. Sakura smiling as he shifted through papers. He liked reading the marines newspapers, over and over. Getting all the info he could and seeing what came of it. The marines newspaper was always so fun. So odd and yet. Sakura loved reading through it. "Oh, Sir' Lancelot Sakura, a Chore Boy here in the marine headquarters. And this is Aya. We've been talking for a few weeks now. I'm thinking of dating her." Sakura laughing as he pointed between himself and Aya. Hopefully, he could lighten the mode a little bit.
It was a short walk down the Outside Garden he'd just entered that led him to the nearest exit. Sakura hadn't really paid attention to what the specific letter title of the building he was in had been. A? C? It wouldn't matter in the long run, but making it to the square was essential to determining where he could spend the rest of his break. Now on a pathway to the building across from this one. Sakura eyed his surroundings enough to determine that, by cutting off around this next corner. Bringing both Earth Beast and Aya. Sakura could have a wider choice of locations to visit. The headquarters? Another portion of the Headquarters again? Nahh. Staff'd be on look out for him there. They'd probably want him in a place like this, to be honest. Somewhere where marines lounged casually, no sports or roughhousing involved. Sakura would do his best to avoid that sort of scene. Cutting off on the path that led to the center of the Outside Garden. With both Earth Beast and Aya. The marine Sakura stepped slowly. One crutch. Two crutch. One crutch. Two crutch. Now that no one was looking. Sakura could quit pressuring himself with hard steps on the cast as though they were impact nullifying anti-gravity boots. Doing so was actually more strenuous on his legs because of the casts weight and thickness. He didn't seem to feel much pain unless he did things in this stubborn way.
Stopping mid step, Sakura's eyes squinted. !!! The universe flashed. Bright light. Then darkness.. Aya, Aya, the fountain, and Earth Beast remained in his visage. Of course, signature glows were in tow. Aya was bathed in pink sparkles and a light white aura, Aya was surrounded by a dark red and black swirl of burning ribbons, the fountain flowed as usual (albeit some blonde and cherry blossom sparkles wavering amidst droplets of water), and Sakura proudly showcased his characteristically golden aura. He'd zoom his camera in and around the two, analyzing Aya's hand gestures as being explanatory. Aya was determined to have only been half paying attention. The fountain? Well.. It was doing fountain things. Still, it's significance was all a factor of being important in a parallel universe. Why, this exact place was where another fountain had been built. If one looked at the bigger picture, post-Sakura, they'd realize the campus's set up and size was scaled perfectly to match that of a certain Center of Commerce. Fun fact of the day! Now let's get back to reality and what's happening in this guild at this moment in this particular post. Speaking firmly, Sakura began his paced walk towards the duo. They'd hear, and probably see, him coming before he got halfway there. Crutches after all. Still, they wouldn't stop a man on a mission. Seeing Aya near a fountain made him want to do appropriate, non-whited-out-text, things to her. While the black headed fellow was looking away at what stand or monument Aya pointed towards, Sakura made it a point to configure himself around her casually. Lowering to eye level he'd offer little more than a 'hey' before leaning in to plant a soft one on those lips of hers. Somewhere the stars aligned. In some other universe a Sakura bang would occur. Insert dramatic, romantic, pause. Guess I was right to think you were doing something. Goody two shoes-ish productive here. You showing this new guy around? She asked. She was obviously talking about Earth Beast. Asking a question he already knew the answer to (for politeness sake?). Sakura drew back from her personal space/face bubble. Sakura took up the traditional boyfriend stance. Only half depending on his left arm's crutch as he semi-wrapped the limb around Aya's waist. Now that Aya was up close he could better read the fellow she was with. Judging from his Sakura stance read/subconscious/rider's instinct. Sakura wouldn't feel wrong pinning this Earth Beast as a strong marine himself. Not that everyone who was here wasn't, ironically. Even if they weren't, he had a feel for these things.. Especially when it came to people with affinities close to his own. Earth Beast? Aya? They all had a close relation with strength.. Physically and mentally. The younger Sakura fiery passion. Earth Beasts, hotheadedness, Aya's widespread damage potential, and, now, they were uniting in a sense. Whatever it was, friction was bound to build up the longer two of any of the following were left to their own devices in the same immediate area. It was pseudo-science, really.
This new kid wasn’t a push over and stuck his nose in everything. "Woman?? This is the Marines Headquarter!?" Earth Beast wasn’t startle at all and simply replied. "I don't just want the ability to kill a single target. I want the power to literally crush a thousand men!" No lie this bold had ever been told with such a straight face. It was best to redirect traffic and keep the discussion moving. As Lancelot explained more about himself, the same info had been recited before back at HQ in training. Earth Beast's head nodded while grasp the content and personal goals each individual had in mind. Earth Beast's interest about the marines aspect had grown. Having a valid understand of both sides could prove useful in personal judgment too. At the sound of yet another foreign voice, he’d been more than on edge. Did justice really consume this entire headquarters with an unruly grip?
Lancelot seemed wild.
Earth Beast soon found himself meeting a total of two new people today at the headquarters. But maybe that was a good thing maybe? Anyway moving on it would appear the sleepy head fellow was introducing himself as Earth Beast. "The name's Sir' Lancelot Sakura, huh? I'll call you Lance." he said while tilting his head to the side quickly motioning who he was talking about. He said turning his attention back to Aya and Lancelot. But then it was quickly taken away once someone else came upon the scene speaking of a more marine stuff. That Lancelot didn't mention. Earth Beast asked some more stuff. Earth Beast would ask the new comer. Earth Beast kept his back against the fence with his knees bent in and arms locked over his shoulders relaxing as much. As Earth Beast could before his next fighting course started. His eyes would close while he listened to everyone speak, then something caught his attention while Lancelot was speaking. Earth Beast said some more stuff with bit of sarcasm. Then an evil laughter, came right after signaling it was just a joke. Moving on Lancelot began to speak about his life back in the blues. Lancelot didn't fight so many pirates but didn't have a high rank either. They were both the same rank. Earth Beast liked it this way. Earth Beast said a few things. But before he could continue speaking the girl Aya. Had a few things with her busty boobs in this Outside Garden. Lie is a type of deception in the form of an untruthful statement, especially with the intention to deceive others, often with the further intention to maintain a secret or reputation, protect someone's feelings or to avoid a punishment or repercussion for one's actions. To lie is to state something that one knows to be false or that one does not honestly believe to be true with the intention that a person will take it for the truth. A liar is a person who is lying, who has previously lied, or who tends by nature to lie repeatedly even when not necessary. Earth Beast is not sure if Lancelot was lying or not, but let it be truth or lie, Earth Beast would still believe in Lancelot. He doesn't seems to be those that lie without a reason, not that Earth Beast. Believe that he is lying but he is saying if he is lying then he is sure to have his reason. Now, soon enough a foreign voice could be hear as Earth Beast slowly tracing the voice only to find yet another man on the rooftop, What is wrong today? Why is everyone at my bed? He thought for a moment only to lay back down on his pillow and stare at the sky. I think there is a misunderstanding somewhere.... The marines is obviously the best lifestyle of all time. He say confidently yet calmly. I mean, we only living in the most advance country in the world. How could we know what Earth Beast could be? He say. For some reason, Earth Beast started to lost his feeling and getting pissed, maybe is because he did not get his sleep. So now Earth Beast would put his seriousness on and start to slowly believe in Lancelot. Somehow. The Outside Garden, anyone could guess where it was coming from, and that was the entrance to the Garden. Standing in the shadow of the doorway was Earth Beast, sunlight revealed the tip of this persons shoes. The sound of speaking could be heard and out of the doorway was a marine with short black hair that had a slight brown tint to it. Rolling out onto the actual Outside Garden, it was very "popular" on the Outside Garden that day. The marine would close his eyes, and his hands were in his pockets, and began to roll over to the wall like fence area, and sat down. Back against the wall, head back, and legs propped up. The marine would be taking in everything said and just enjoying fresh air and free space. There seemed to be a black hair clip in his hair that had blue and red stripes on the end of it. The clip was to keep the hair out of his face, that would be the only reason people could gather from it. However, there was another reason, it was to find someone suitable for himself. Someone that he could trust, obviously. Earth Beast couldn't hear the blonde Japanese, over the building rage that dwelled within his core. Even though he noted the number of marines flooding into sea surrounded headquarters, buildings, and locations. Earth Beast anger overshadowed his curiosity to this factor as his head sharply jerked towards the blonde marine. A glare in his eyes burning hotter than the minuscule heated updrafts that Lancelot could ever hope to conjure. "I heard you say girlfriend. Tch. What does a girlfriend have to do with the marines? How can I take you serious?! According to you this girl is more important than justice? What does it matter the way I treat woman. You're one strange marine. Lancelot. I am not against you though." Earth Beast raged, his voice rising a couple of octaves. Dropping for them gate and landing in a slightly bent stance, he pocketed his hands and briskly strolled up to Earth Beast who leaned so casually, so carelessly against the gate right after he insulted Earth Beast's path. A quick hand rose to hem the collar of Lancelot shirt, fingers lacing it the thin fabric into his fist as he snarled lividly. A twitching streak appeared along the right side of his forehead, a throbbing vein as he bared his clenched pearls. Eyes popped out, showing hints of red around the edges from the socket's veins, he gave him the Stink Eye as he leaned in closer. "I noticed you acting cool. Before me? You seem to not know who I am! I said my name is Earth Beast! A man who has 300 victories in fights! In this headquarters. If it wasn't for your authority. This little stunt you're pulling would have my fist in your face!" he roared, "If I weren't here in public. You.. you..." Oh it was on now! Before he could go on with the list of insults he had plotted out in his mind, reciting them while pummeling this little worm into oblivion the dreary. Blonde Marine spoke up, claiming that marines were the greatest. Again Earth Beast sneered wildly before jerking his head around, lips churning into a crooked, furious smirk as he released Lancelot's shirt, leaving the collar stretched as he rotated his form to address Aya. His open jacket flapping behind him to bat Lancelot before he continue on.
"I am the infamous Earth Beast." *BOOM!!*
Startled briefly by the sudden boom coming from the entrance of the once closed door to the Outside Garden, Earth Beast was promptly stripped of all ferocity as he watched another marine come strolling on through on ghastly looking aura. With his cool regained he gave a feint huff during his panning eyes' examination of the new specimen that sauntered on through that door. For someone to make such a loud entrance did he really just come up here just to chill out with his hands in his pockets. The scenario reeked like a cry of attention and Earth Beast was just the man to give it to him. Thank you, misplaced aggression. "It's okay. I get mad at a lot of people. You do seem better than a lot of the other marines. I have talked to recently. You are a bit of a show-off." He said. It would be only natural to notice the irony in his words. His actions, his attitude, his foul mouth, and his get-up, the last thing you'd expect is for him to do was obey anyone.
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It was rare for the blonde marine Sakura to actual stay in the headquarters. Today was one of those lucky occasions, or more so he had to stay in order to catch up on his notes. Sakura had left combat training early so many times now it was beginning to reflect on his results. Sakura was the type of marine that did well no matter what so the steady slope downwards his work seemed to be heading for was eating away at him. Sakura had been putting far too much time into his passion fighting for justice, in the end this can only take him so far. And he needed to make better results, and fast. Marine training was too stale for him to study in however so he moved to the Outside Garden some more. In order to get a breath of fresh air and an atmosphere more suitable to him. Sakura took a seat on the edge of the fountain, he could feel the light mist of the water pouring from it sprinkle against his skin and it felt nice on such a day as this. Sakura was reviewing his actions diligently for the first couple minutes before the calmness of everything began to suck him in. Sakura yawned once quickly, then a second one came with much more force, the next thing he knew he was slipping into a coma of warmth blanketing over him. It seemed the only thing studying was good for was putting him to sleep nowadays, he needed the adrenaline of him training in order to keep him focused. Sleeping wouldn't have been all that bad if it weren't for the fact that. Sakura was shocked and overcome with nervousness feeling stupid and embarrassed for dozing off. Sakura finished for his thoughts quickly the whole world blurring as his ears caught the sound of laughter and mocking tones. As he found his red-rimmed spectacles he pushed them back up the bridge of his nose only to see fingers pointing and people tittering at her blunder. Being new at marines headquarters was hard enough. Sakura hadn't made so much as a single friend since his arrival and how was he supposed to do so now. Everyone thought he was so lame, he needed to be more careful about his actions but it was too late now. Sakura was just some joke to the marines headquarters after this screw-up. Sakura tried to hide his upset look and continued to sift through the waters picking up his soaked thoughts. Which were virtually unusable now, as well as his marine books which were also ruined more than likely. Sakura be paying for new ones because of this. This marine day just couldn't get any worse, and it couldn't end fast enough either, he felt like such a fool.
hew~" Making his way out to the Outside Garden, the blonde head plopped down on an out door bench. Stretching his right arm straight into the sky, his other bent above his head to grip his right elbow. Flexing his arms they pulled against each other causing a nice sensation of tension. The strain giving in a few moments later to a yawn. Eyes closing along with the lion like yawn, azure hues gave way while Sakura eyes reopened. Lazily looking around he'd spot a thief in action while his arms went to rest on the back on the bench. Watching the dark skinned food snatcher from across the square a smirk would appear on the blonde marine's face. Interest peeked by the young lady his right arm combed through her hair strains, front to back. Standing to his full height Sakura would start to approach the woman Aya, casually. Finding it amusing that the stolen goods made her sick. He'd swipe the stolen salad while her attention turned to Earth Beast. "You are as solid and immovable as a big tree, Kawase-dono. Well, alright, I'll give you a hint. We're both marines. We need each other. That's that." As Sakura spoke the stolen salad fell down into the trash, right passed Aya's face. With a c**k to his head for a few, a frown quickly replaced his smirk. What a half a** lie that would blurt out. Who'd give someone the garbage food from this school? You'd thought he had learn his lesson through personal experience. Now standing he'd give her a look over, probably at the same time he performed the same action. Wasn't he a bit to buff? One of them types that is a man trapped in a boy's body. Maybe secretly Earth Beast was a man; that's scary. Cringing at the thought his left hand would settle into his pants pocket while he'd cross his arms. Shim or not wasn't the air kinda tense? Fist tightening, knuckles popped and cracked out of instinct. He was new wasn't he? Yet to know who was the king of Hit Big Marines! His body well trained but for what? Brawling? One of Sakura's favorite pass times. He'd hope she wasn't one of them s**t head marines who'd only had a hard on for fighting. Yeah fighting was nice but using justice to destroy a person was the best. Now grinning, excitement started to run through his veins. Only to be disappointed suddenly with his timely escape. Sakura needed to keep Earth Beast's mind on him. "You're strength. I need it. That's that." Sucking his teeth out of disappointment, his right hand ran through his blonde hair once more. Did he let to much of his intent out? Like a wolf hunting a small bunny. Eye's sharpening the whole situation now irritated the hell out of him. A nap would be nice. The thought entering his mind while his eyes once more went on the prowl. Looking around for a few his target would be acquired. With a subtle smile he'd make his way. His stride with purpose before he sat next to the girl Aya again. "Yes, Kawase-dono. You are simply the best this marines has to offer. As far as the Chore Boy rank goes. You may be superior than me in combat. I am not very confident in my own prowess with fighting. There's still something I want to try. A partnership with someone as determined as me." Yawning suddenly Sakura look down at his lap. Suddenly and casually he'd lay his blonde head into Aya's lap while his legs gained support from the rest of the bench. "Thanks doll face~" Sakura speak out while his eye's closed. Sakura would listen to the new comer scream his head off asking if Sakura lost his mind. Was Sakura wrong? No he wasn't the most powerful marine around the headquarters. Pretty much the same damn thing if you asked Sakura but the loud one would appear mad. Well that was to damn bad. Then the loud one would make. His way down to there level from the fence finally and strolled on over to Earth Beast. When Sakura noticed a hand coming that was a very terrible mistake. Once he attempted his grab Sakura would simply lift his leg and send out a straight kick towards his Torso to knock him back on his a**. "You idiot!" Sakura was pissed and he now stood up waiting for the response from Earth Beast. "You got something stuck in your mouth. It's called idiocy! Or you're not listening to me. One or the other. I dunno' I'm not sorry that I sent your a** flying." This was serious, if Earth Beast, wanted to blast off his mouth. He better have the s**t to back it up, Sakura was rather ready for another fight. Sakura hated people underestimating him, and if he was ever to try that s**t again. Trying to grab his collar he was surly in for it. Sakura now stood with his hands at his sides glaring at the punk. Just hoping he would throw a punch just so Sakura had a excuse to kick his a**. Sakura laughed a tad bit as things picked and become a typical male’s environment, competitive. Each individual around him showed major pride and wouldn’t back off. Sakura, however didn’t get up; he simply reached into his backpack and grabbed a pencil and sheet of paper. Jointing down a few notes for the first law breaker he’d encounter. Sadly the marine didn’t even take the warning which also didn’t matter. As soon as walked into Sakura's vision the offense was complete. Once finished he slipped the piece of paper into his pocket and rose from the ground. His feet quickly shuffle over to his girl Aya. "Baby, you saw what happened. He was trying to fight me. Yow!~ Thank you for coming, though." Sakura had been a tad annoyed things had gotten this far. Maybe this was the reason why for marine's existence. Considering if two men argue about which balls are better. Someone possibly could take it a step further.
As exasperated as he felt he knew that they were doing it on purpose. Yeah yeah, let's all piss off the guy who stood on the top of the gate that used a large jacket as a cape. It'll be soooo ******** hilarious! Turning his attention from the soft-spoken marines back over to the blonde marine Lancelot who begun to run his mouth again. Oh, Earth Beast, had already resolved to kick this guy's a** for the impudence he showed towards his path. Smashing one fist into the other's open palm to give his knuckles a proper crack, loosening the joints before inverting and repeating the notion. He'd give him a shot that send him straight to the morgue! A mighty aura roared wildly around him as he craned his neck slightly to the side until it gave off an audible pop. His youthful jacket was elevated as shadowy figure of a monstrous titan was summoned behind him, ascending (somewhat figuratively?) behind him until reaching a height tall enough to blot out all sunlight on the Outside Garden. "And you want my help! When you just tried to kick my a**?!" He said in a calmed yet invigorated tone. Eyes were narrowed into thin slits and his pupils had dilated to simple ink drops, the thinness of his eyes showing his Asian roots. A series of veins broke out along his face, coursing the his ever-boiling demon's blood. A voice of reason managed to breach his dense wall, race through the canals of his ears, and sound through him. The words of peace rattling his core like a tuning fork. It was then that he'd remembered that he was still present on marine grounds where fighting was strictly prohibited. And despite his courageous, never-back-down and hotheaded mentality he'd honor the word he'd given to his parents before they left that stated he'd stay out of trouble at the marines at least. His blackened shadow immediately dispersed before revealing its true shape and form, scattering into the wind as he allowed his arms to fall limp at his sides with a tranquil sigh. His features returned to normal and his flapping jacket had returned to its tedious job of covering his bare back. He then rose a hand to streak his fingers through his dark black hair, ruffling the strands in the back as he tiredly peered to the blonde who managed to quell the fight before Earth Beast could initiate it. "I'm, here, though." A tantalizing smirk wrinkled his face as a grunting chuckle bellowed out right after. "I am getting hungry. I am playing along to your stupid scheme anyway. But I just don't think sticking around would be selling myself short. You have balls. I'll give you that. And you're a lot tougher than you look and sound." He added. With conflict nearly averted Earth Beast turned his back to the duo. Lancelot and his girlfriend Aya. Get his mind straight while in this place before he lost his cool. He'd move to his gym bag laying in one of the corner walls and hiked it over his left shoulder like a paperweight (despite it containing his lunch, his uniform, his backs, and his weapons) and went along his merry way. However, before he fully calmed down. In the premises Earth Beast, saw a few more marines, and stopped but for a brief moment to introduce himself to both to Lancelot and the marines. Thumbing the nose of his facial features, he pulled from his forehead and slipped back into his own mind-state, calmness back over his eyes. "I've never been attacked that way before. Yeah. No doubt about it. For a lush you're still the real deal. You're a marine. Are you going to be alright with a guy like me around? You cannot predict what I'll do. And if I ever do get stronger than you. I'll attack you and stomp you underneath my boot, blondie!" Earth Beast wasn't suppose to fight here but there weren't enough ******** in the world for him to give one when it came to racial slurs. A hand slipped into his pocket while the other reinforced its grip it had on the handle before heading through the destroyed entrance of the Outside Garden, and descended down the stairs to go change back into his uniform before Lancelot, and Aya left. Hooray for misplaced aggression! Earth Beast walked back up to Lancelot and Aya. Earth Beast would just watch this loose mouth idiot speak to everyone as if he was somebody. This fool really had to come ruin the atmosphere of the whole Outside Garden. Relaxation time, what a dip s**t. Soon enough he would speak back to Earth Beast, while trying to show off his aura to the whole Outside Garden, like a idiot. For one the staff here at the marines were all marines, okay? And could sense when someone was trying to use there aura which most of the time meant they were trying to use there weapons. Earth Beast would keep his hands at his sides and just look at the boy with a indifferent look as if what he was doing didn't phase him at all. "I'm all right, I said! I guess I'm all-the-way-in you're insane scheme. For some reason. I feel like I was the prey and you were the predator. Even though I was the one who thought I pinned you against the ropes. I can accompany you. What? You're thinking the blues? Or do you want to hang around the headquarters a little more. It's up to you. I guess I want the same thing you want. Adventure, and to kick pirate a**, right? But most of all. I want power. Power that you just displayed. The power to crush someone under your boot." Earth Beast would say in a calm but cocky tone of voice. But sadly before anything could really go down Lancelot just had to step in and say his bit, he wasn't wrong but Earth Beast was really hoping to shut this kid up but o well. "This marines headquarters is still pretty big. And I haven't seen the entire joint. What time is it? Lancelot?" he said with a annoyed tone but he was right so Earth Beast calmed himself down allowing his hands in his pockets to relax instead of have them clenched ready to punch the s**t out of this guy. Soon enough the so called marine called himself a badass and all Earth Beast could do was chuckle a little. "Huh? I don't even want to know how strong that girl next to you is. Because if she's stronger than me. There goes all of my pride as a man!" Earth Beast said with a playful tone of voice but then he heard the second part of what a marine had to say and all Earth Beast would do was hold his hand up to his forehead as if he was going to salute him, then throwing the salute to the side of his head with a funny hand motion. Then turning his attention towards Lancelot still keeping his awareness up around him. There were a couple people there he didn't know and if they were anything like this marine. Then he didn't want anything to do with them. "If it's up to me? Can we stay in the marines headquarters? I am not yet ready for the blues." Earth Beast would ask hoping for a good response. Since Earth talked so much about being good at fighting now it was time for him to prove himself. All Earth Beast ask for is a peaceful sleep. Is that too much to ask? Earth Beast is so tired that he doesn't even want to debate about who's guts is better. Each guts has their own individual cons and pro, it doesn't matter which gusts are stronger all that matter are how well the marine can handle their own guts. A strong brawns could only be establish through hard work and patient. If one only focus to be strong, they can never ever master the full potential of their skills. The true power of a marine does not rely on that alone. If you can channel the tenderness of your heart and mind to the end of the path, you will have realize the full potential of your fighting. Instead of letting your strength control you, master it if you can. There won't be a thing you can't do even if you only had a normal guts. Just before Earth Beast was finally able to sleep, a loud boom could be heard coming from the entrance, along with those marine sound. Earth Beast is guessing that something or someone just joined the party with his/her marine attitude on.
The weirdo was right. The headquarters is strictly forbidden fighting inside marines area. Anyone found fighting inside are not only suspended but also having their badges, and authority taken away as well. Only fools would want that to happen. The new comer appear to be an arrogant child, who show no respects and only care about himself. The sound of fruit ninja slowly irritate Earth Beast, but he try his best not to make a fuss about it. After awhile, Earth Beast regain his peace but was only to be destroy by Lancelot's loud voice. Usually Earth Beast could tolerance fighting nearby while he was like this. But this time, is just too much noise for Earth Beast to handle. He was just about to unleash his fury in this fight. When he felt someone released his aura , but luckily. Earth Beast was stopped. For someone who can be forced to stopped by a marine Fight with only words. And true a little a** whooping. Sure are something. But thanks to this, he is finally able to calm down. The weirdo seem to be confident in himself. Which is good but too much confident would only lead to disaster. After relaxing for a little longer, Earth Beast overheard Lancelot conversation, and realize is about time for them to start figuring things out. But he is just too lazy right now. The first thing Earth Beas always does is come to the Outside Garden. Start sleeping, but this time there is just too much that happened. In the morning that make Earth Beast lose his precious sleep. So I guess, Earth Beast would just continue sleeping until the end of this period, or at least until it rain. Soon Earth Beast started to hymn, forcing Earth Beast to wake up to check. Oh? Earth Beast smirked, slightly pushing his attitude and adrenaline upward. "For a second though I thought you were going to kill me. You weren't lying. You like to hide your aura, including that strength of yours. Lancelot. It's nothing. Is something up? What's going on in your head now? An act of violence, huh? We have to set a good example for our peers. Hurry-- I might just get bored and leave you. HaHaHaHaHa!" Earth Beast began. He said going back to his usual self.
Still refusing to wear the traditional goofy looking Choreboy uniform, Juice made his way to the Outside Garden after his investigation in his traditional personal outfit. The Outside Garden is the only place in the Marines that kind of reminded Juice of his old home in Skypiea where he used to travel out to the forests and gardens and look at the plant life and smell the flowers. Although this garden paled in comparison to the beauty of his homeland, this would have to do at the time being. The flowers in this land were nothing like the ones in his home, same with the trees. On his way, the females would blush and wave at Juice while passing by due to his looks. Juice never really noticed his own beauty himself and would wonder why some of the females would act awkward towards him. He'd never show any interest in them anyway. And with Juice not being the talkative type, he would usually just smile back or just ignore them all together. But being reminded of his homeland which was precious to him, he felt a bit of happiness and joy in going to the outside garden so instead of just giving a dry response like how he would just smile at them, he actually spoke to them this time and even waved. He felt awkward talking to the random people, but he knew it was definitely for the best. After entering the garden, he took a deep breath to smell the air and exhale which refreshed his memories even further. He would then walk over to his usual spot. But to his surprise, he spotted two fellow Marines who seemed a little lifeless.
They were gathered around the usual spot in which Juice would usually be found in the Garden. Juice, not being the talkative type sighed and eventually decided to come out his shell for once and talk to these fellow Marine soldiers. He would then start to walk over to where they were gathered and he would close his eyes, moved some of his black hair out the way, and would wave to them while awkwardly saying, "Uhh, hey."
But he then stopped and recognized the faces he was looking at. They were his childhood friends all together in the same place. He never seen them together before so it might of been a coincidence that they got together without his knowledge. They were both Shandian so when they first met at the Marine HQ, Juice had some sort of connection to them both. They both had their own differences but were quite similar. You see, Sakura was always the outgoing type and encouraged Juice to try new things. When Juice would get in trouble, Sakura would always stand up for him. They were always great friends and loved hanging out with one another. The Marine HQ was such a big place that when Juice and Sakura became Marines they were unfortunately separated from each other. The other Marine was someone who Juice had befriended a while after he met Sakura. Toshi wasn't the friendliest guy but showed some remorse to Juice. It seems like Juice was probably the only one who Toshi would show the slightest amount of happiness to because Toshi's personality was so cold and ruthless. Juice had finally reunited with his friends again and that brought slight happiness to him. It seems they had a small altercation with one another but it was quickly squashed before anything got out of hand and they surprisingly got along. That was unusual for Toshi, but Juice remembered that nothing ever stays the same, including people and personalities.
Juice was always the quiet type who would occasionally join in in his friends' shenanigans but would usually be against them. But maybe greeting people and getting out of his comfort zone is what's best for him. Juice was a bit shy because he hasn't seen his friends in a while, but decided to greet them anyway. Juice would walk over while letting out a small smile as he welcomed them both and would joke and say, "Hey, I didn't notice you all in the same spot, so how's life?" And he would then laugh.
Sakura would walk towards Juice putting a hand on his shoulder. "It's really you. Jesus Christ. How did you end up in a place like this?" His right hand on his friend Juice, and his left hand holding his book bag over his shoulder. Sakura was with many marines around including Earth Beast. Some were new faces other were old faces. That Sakura has seen since he first joined the marines. Sakura would then stop and take his music out his right pocket. Sakura would then flick it open and see what time it was. Sakura was early in his day. The marine Sakura had time to walk around, and talk to friends. He had all the time right now. Like he would usually do when he comes to the headquarters. From making discovers and protecting people from pirates. In the blues. Sakura was next to his friend Juice. Who was a very old friend of his from Skypiea. "Way to go! You're a marine, Juice! I'm sorry I didn't come running to find you. I just figured you would still be in Skypiea. It's not boring around here. You'll never get bored as a marine. And I love this place. I love being a marine. Over there's Kawase-dono." He pointed over to Earth Beast. Who was close enough to listen to their conversation. He would lean back on the tree with his hands behind his head. He would remember the old days how he use to study all day. Every day not giving him time to fight and learn proper fighting. Sakura would then close his eyes and think of all the times. Sakura would get in trouble with friends on Skypeia. Have fun with friends in Skypiea. And sleep over at friends houses in Skypiea. Sakura, Kawase, even Juice, all lived in Shandora. Inside Skypiea which was the hideout of the Shandians. Now most of his friends moved away making him lonely having no friends. Who needed friends when you had brothers-at-arms who were marines. He just found another Shandian like himself. Which was Kawase. He would think on this still looking over at Juice. "Coming back to reality. All three of us are gathered like this. This isn't just a coincidence. This is without a doubt fate. Fate, y'know? I'm all right. You two. I can learn a whole lot from both of you. What about you Juice. Life isn't going to get too peaceful for us. We're marines so that means we have to fight pirates. Pirates fight dirty, and they are very aggressive and combative. You have to be strong to beat pirates." said Sakura.
As he copied the last few notes that he learned from another marine. He had written down a few notes in front of Earth Beast, and Juice. Sakura ignored the sound of other marines who immediately dashed out of the garden. At the bell. Was it really so necessary to run away from the Outside Garden, as soon as the bell hit? It was those same marines who would never be paying attention in the last ten minutes. And if a superior marine, was able to wrap up their speech, within the allotted time. Those last ten minutes were usually a basic summary of everything they had gone over in that time. Furthermore, there were times when something actually important was spoken within the last few minutes. Which would be missed in the rush to leave the Outside Garden. "No way. We're all marines. I don't believe this." He laughed. Of course, Sakura could not think of a time where the marines made such an announcement within the last few minutes of the Outside Garden. At least, as far as he could remember. He chuckled at the thought. To miss such information that could be vital to their futur-
Sakura chuckled again. Best not compare a quiet and peaceful marines headquarters such as this to that. Yes, despite the problem of the pirates, Sakura was still able to consider life here to be quiet and peaceful. Was that so wrong?
Efficiently cleaning up his materials while making small talk with Earth Beast and Juice. Sakura cheerfully exchanged information from the day's lesson that they may had missed in order to cover up for one another. Despite these actions, Sakura was not a particularly diligent marine. Sakura was currently a marine at a particular headquarters, but he was not there for the sake of fighting. No, he was there for the sake of learning how to learn in a setting created for the sake of peers around his own standard. As a result, his actions in taking notes was not for his own learning, but an act he performed for the sake of integrating himself into this highly competitive, and strong atmosphere. Of course, there were many ways Sakura could put these thoughts into words but at the very bottom of the story, it meant only one thing.
Sakura was acting like a marine in order to become a marine. Was that wrong?
Smiling as he waved goodbye to other marines in the area. That left the Outside Garden. Sakura adjusted his jacket underneath the strap of his satchel bag. Walking down area of the Garden on his way. He still remained in the area. Keeping good track of Earth Beast and Juice. It was just he was stretching his legs. Sakura made a few greetings with a few acquaintances, and some with fellow marine members. "Kawase-Dono, Juice-kun. We simply have to do our best. Being marines is different from being ordinary people. We have lives to protect. Pirates who roam, pillage, rape, steal, and destroy. Wherever they step. We're here to destroy them. To completely punish them and make sure. That they are put down hard! I want to be strong. To protect those who cannot protect themselves from the pirates. You two want to be strong, too, right?? It's okay if you're not sure yet. But at some point will have to make a dramatic difference and decision. To become strong and not be ordinary people!" He said. He was in three completely separate clubs after all. Only natural that he would meet a large number of people. He was still talking to Earth Dragon, and Juice.
It took some time for Sakura to stop talking, due the amount of time lost conversing with other marines. Also trying to catch up with his new buddies.. He would not say that he was a particularly popular person. Rather, he simply knew a good number of people. Cheerfully looking up at the sky to estimate the current time. Sakura decided take a walk in order to find another place to sit and observe other settings. If he could not find one, he would simply visit one of the other portions of the Outside Garden. "We were brought here by fate. It's the only answer I can come up with. Let's go wild and protect one another. Kawase-dono, Juice-kun." He took his time walking down the path while watching marines go by. "Follow me guys. I'm stretching my legs." Some marines rushing back into the Garden for a forgotten item. Others hurrying to meet their comrades. Or perhaps their boyfriend or girlfriend. Some headed for their combat units, others sitting on the grass enjoying the sun. Some brushed off their bottoms as they stood up from the ground, while another idly spoke with others despite being drenched in blood.
Walking past it all, he eventually came to a bench where he sat down just after another marine sat down on the bench next to his. At first Sakura kept looking forward, watching the occasional marines go by. Bits and pieces of their conversations drifted his way. He knew Juice very well. He was getting to learn Earth Dragon better. "I told you two a lot. Well. I didn't tell you this. I ate a devil Fruit. You know those strange fruits that grants a person. At least a hundred times more power than ordinary humans. There's rumor if you eat a devil fruit. You'll become one hundred times stronger." But he did not make any particular action in order to try to hear the entire sentence. He wasn't talking to other marines. He was talking to his two friends. As a result, all he heard was a montage of ideas. Next to him between other marines who were chatting like him. Eventually, he turned his head to the side to look at the other marines. He smirked cockily.
Ah, Marine Unit 4-A's star marine. Sakura did not know her, but he knew of her. She did live in the dorm next to his unit's after all. Watching her go through her bag and take out a book. Sakura then noticed the kitten on the bench next to her. This was a surprise, for he was not aware that that a kitten was being raised next door. Or perhaps the kitten was a stray? He could not see whether it was wearing a collar or not from his bench. Deciding not interact with her, Sakura spoke up in greeting. "I ate the Chill Chill Fruit. The headquarters gave me the name of the fruit. Yet we're all trying to figure out it's actual power. I have to continue to wait and find out for myself. I know the power will manifest inside me." He smirked. It was either going to be a Paramecia, Zoan, or Logia. Paramecia being the most common Devil Fruit. Zoan all being very powerful physically. Being the most physically powered Devil Fruits. And Logia being the most rare and most powerful out of the devil fruits. Sakura wondered. Simple casual words, with no real meaning other than to attract the marines attention. Smiling gently, he then moved onto the main point while sliding along his bench so he could sit on the edge to face the neighboring one. Noticing the debris on a cat's coat. Marine Sakura rested his chin on a hand over his knee while leaning forward to continue. "Yeah. Life is going to hit us hard. But we have to hit life even harder by getting stronger. Stronger than the world will see coming! Also we need to beat pirates! Pirates those bastards!" Xan spoke of the bigger animals which wandered the world. Pirates were all beast. Every single one of them. Beasts and monsters. So Sakura was going to do his best to become a demon. And literally slay any pirates. As he shifted his gaze from Kawase, and Earth Beast. To the cat, and back. It was just simple to say that Sakura was just plain friendly with everybody. It never suited him to be a horrible person. Besides the marine couldn’t have cared less anyway. "Kawase-dono. Do you want a Devil Fruit? It will make you stronger. You wanted power. Remember?" Sakura said to Earth Beast. Not necessarily taking his attention from Juice, either. "I'm pleased to see you again, Juice-kun." His voice was warm.
Sakura looked around the area soon. Counting up how many people were now here. The nice girl giving another hungry marine some food. There was also Earth Dragon and Juice. Sakura, the apparently thought to be cute marine by a newly entering female. Then some marine with a currently unknown name that knew Sakura. Well, perhaps something came from nothing more often than he thought it would. It mattered not to him though, he had been a bit bored anyways. Not totally sure what exactly was going on just yet. Either way, he looked at a bowl of ramen. "Ugh, there's no way I can stand in this spot for any longer. Let's go get some food guys. I suggest you two fill your stomachs. We have a lot of things to talk about. If we find somewhere to eat round the marines headquarters. Will feel stronger as should be. I'm stealing your time. The three of us are going to get some food." Taking his chopsticks to it, and picking out a large bunch of the noodles, forcing them into his mouth. Then passed the bowl to the side. "Oh! I don't know what you guys like to eat. I know where most of the food is around the marines headquarters. So just follow me." Sakura said to Juice. Trying to also keep Earth Dragons attention, too. "Oh yea, we stalked about Skypiea, didn't we? Don't worry one day we will visit Shandora again. The three of us." Sakura said, as he would begin look at Earth Dragon for a moment. Sakura and Juice were talking. No wait...Sakura and Earth Dragon...who the hell was talking to who anymore. Sakura would move over in walking in order to sort of get into a position in which he would be walking towards the exit. While watching what else was going on in the Outside Garden. Then not in a whisper per say but a silent voice he would speak to Juice. "Yes. You can count on my word guys. Because as lame as it sounds. A marine always keeps his word. Now let's eat!" Sakura said to Juice, before thinking for a moment. "I don't know what I want to eat. Heh." He would question himself, since most of the others were talking to other marines. Why not speak to someone as well. It wasn't like it would hurt the balance of society to have a conversation with someone while others were near. "Very well. We're looking like the three musketeers!" Sakura yelled out in a very marine tone!
Peeks into Outside Garden to see who was inside. Sakura did not feel up to holding much a conversation with a lot of people at this very moment. His stomach growling with hunger soon dissipated with a wide eyed expression. As he would spot Earth Dragon, and Juice. Spotted his friends he could recognize anywhere. Walking through the doors with a calm smile he approached what seem to be the exit to this area. Sakura smirked with his hands tucked neatly in his jean pockets. There were so many people in the marines headquarters. His vibrant blue eyes dance back and for glancing here and there. At everyone's faces he did not recognize anyone else. Thinking to himself before putting his right hand on Juice right shoulder. He spoke in a calm tone manner. Reaching into his pocket realizing his music was still blaring through his headphones. Pressing the pause button and locking it back he shoved the device back into his left pocket.
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Juice watched the beautiful scene of him and his friends reunited unfold like it was a sight only able to be seen from his dreams, a beautiful sight in reality, yet Juice thought it was still a dream. Beautiful due to the fact that he can now converse, travel with, and reminisce of the good old days with his old friends who are now friends themselves. It's obvious that with a sight like this, one would be expected to feel the same way Juice is feeling, but Juice had his doubts. Not that it was going through his head at the time, but it was the expected that in most organizations like this they would often separate members and order them to go on missions. Juice would always worry after something great happened because the sight was too good to be true. He would be extremely disapointed if they were separated again so in his mind, the only thing going through it was sticking together with his friends no matter what.
His sense of worry overthrew his happiness, which was short lived due to all of Juice's worrying. His smile would turn from genuine to a small smirk on his face. The memories Juice had with his friends were worth everything to him because when he was growing up prior to meeting these gentlemen, he had nothing, nothing at all but his homeland.
With his eyes fixed at Sakura, Juice rubbed the back of his head and walked towards the him, hearing Sakura converse with the group as he got closer. The group looked very different since their last meeting. Sakura would open his mouth to say something, but would hesitate and let Sakura talk. He didn't want to ruin the moment he had with them so he would keep quiet about his worries and not bring it upon his comrades.
While looking at Sakura speak, Juice would stare into the garden and spotted his favorite flower and was reminded on how beautiful and exquisite it was to him when he was younger. "This is too good to be true. Me and my comrades are back together again... and we all ended up in the same organization. This is too good to be true. I hope this moment lasts forever and nothing changes it," he thought while daydreaming about his childhood. While coming to his senses, Juice walked over to the flower and picked it up and would smell it. Smells can bring back memories from the past, and it brought back Juice's favorite memories back to him. The moment he placed his nose over the flower to get a whiff of the aroma, he would go on a blast to the past. He inhaled and the thought of his childhood intensified and would make Juice smile. He would completely ignore what Sakura was saying at the moment due to him being out of it. There he was standing, with the flower in hand, completely unaware that Sakura was about to leave to go to the library.
Juice snapped out of it when Sakura made the comment about them being the three musketeers. He replied, "Oh, yeah... I'm coming, I'll be right there." As he threw the flower down, walking behind Sakura. Juice never would be on time when him and his friends made plans, but would make it worthwhile by being the life of the party. But that was when he was younger. At Juice's current state, he would usually stay quiet and observe. Boring but people can change over time. Juice would walk with Sakura and eventually exit with the young man.
Tawara rushed through the marine streets at the time hoping to make this new area. Hopefully his territory since he was very pushy with the headquarters. Tawara wasn't very friendly towards others. If you didn't already know that. Unless there was something about you that he could use. They did indeed need more territory. He had a marine unit he was trying to create. But before Tawara could even get a partner or two. Anywhere he heard loud hollering along the street's. Tawara rushed over. Allowing his marine boots to touch the side of a building. Tawara rushed his legs allowing him to shoot down towards the street. Rushing from the building as he approached the ground using his quick feet and speed. Tawara blasted the area around him allowing something like smooth landing to take effect. Meaning he was just very comfortable with landing on his feet. Before he hit the ground allowing him to land gracefully with his muscle body. "Where's one of these awesome babes the military always brags about. I mean I didn't join the marines to save people. Even though that comes with the duties. Jesus. This is getting really less interesting. How am I suppose to learn something from this headquarters. I want to create my own marine unit. I am not sure what will come next. However, I am strong. I am capable. I can save lives." he said. Moving along Tawara kept his hands in his pocket smoothly moving along the street. Watching another young marine fellow go at it with marine ramen stand keeper nearby the garden. His muscle body very immaculate, on over Tawara laughed a little before speaking. "This is not true. There are those marines in this place. That only have a sense of justice. They're like zombies that feed off helping people, and saving lives. Heh! Hopefully they make my job a lot easier. It appeals that way for guy's like me. If you haven't noticed! I don't give a s**t!" he claimed. Using his catch phrase at the end!
After successfully putting in an application into the marines, and hopefully to be recognized by the forces, and allowed entry into their ranks. It would help further his plan if Tawara was able to infiltrate the organization. His goal to further himself in the ranks as quickly as possibly. However with nothing but time on his hands. All that was left to do was wait, and where better to spend his time in this Outside Garden. It was such a nice atmosphere. Now Tawara was no kid but he could still enjoy himself in a park setting. Tawara wasn't exactly a grown man either so Tawara was in the grey zone for hanging around this area. Tawara found a nice seat on the side, and began to go back and forth quickly getting some nice air. Despite having no weapons on his person. Tawara wasn't above experiencing the fighting in other ways such as this. It reminded him of back when Tawara was just a boy. He felt the sudden urge to jump clean off the seat and into combat for the marines. Once he was at the height of what a seat could do for him, and so he did it. His feet meeting with the ground and his mind spinning wildly as he tore up. The atmosphere with pure concentration. Silently around him there were other marines circling the area. They didn't seem that strong at all. It wasn't anything like being a marine of the world government, and owning the pirates. However it was still a great rush that was enjoyable. Tawara wasn't as fascinated with the pirates below as he was with having power with the Mera Mera no mi. That was one reason why pirates never appealed to him.
At least the marines was only cloudy now and the earlier rain plaguing the marine headquarters had finally disappeared. They were being stormed on for what seemed like ages. Tawara only hoped that soon the clouds would break and the sun would shine, heat would spread. The perfect weather for fighting and training. Not all these soggy patches of land, and puddles covering the ground. Tawara didn't feel like getting soaked while going out on combat training. It was an annoyance and made his training uncomfortable. Even the beauty of a was tainted by the rain, nothing looked bright and vibrant when it was watered down. His equipment literally being coated in it. Even Tawara had a water stain on the back of his jeans, and was just glad they were black. And not blue so it wasn't so apparent. Tawara didn't normally care what others thought of him. However, it was still a little embarrassing to have a stain there. It wasn't exactly a good spot for someone to see. Tawara tried not to draw attention to it as he continued to train, punching, around the park. It wasn't exactly a place for one to bring combat training. Still he didn't really feel like walking bare foot through all this wet grass, and puddles spread about. Tawara just wanted to have a good time was all. Tawara decided to turn up the music on his headphones a little louder. Switching through songs as he did so to tune into something a little more fitting for the enjoyable evening. Tawara probably looked pretty strange out here to most marines, or even scary. A marine with his fists flying, blaring music, and having a lot of fists blow through the rain. Strapped to his waist wasn't exactly something you saw every day of your life. It was a tad bit unnatural. Still he was a marine.
[ 279 words ] Listening to Tawara in the distance was disturbing and most of all disgusting. Ima would creep up behind Tawara as he trained then reached over his head quickly snatching his headphones out and then leaning over his shoulder to yell in his ear. "HI TAWARA!!!!!!" Ima smiled pleasantly with her eyes squinted in delight. Even if he wasn't frightened, she had at least gotten his attention. Taking a step back with the headphones in her hand and the device being twirled by the cord in a circular motion. "Haha, I see you are as obnoxious as ever with plenty of cringe moments left inside of you to last into old age..." Ima joked, though it was only a funny joke because it was true. "So how has things gone since you DITCHED ME IN SKYPIEA a*****e!?!?!" A sharp glare followed shortly after her words sliced the air thin. The last time Tawara was looking for a team they were supposed to stick together, but it seemed he wanted to ditch every oppotunity he got. It seemed however, he was a solo act at this point. "What are you doing out here? I'd say training, since that is all that you do, but today you just look like a ******** imbicile... " A murky voice overpowered her own and immediately after Ima's shoulders shrugged as she cringed with her head down. "I mean silly..." Ima said casually still spinning the headphones then looking into the sky as the rain came down slicking her white hair down and back onto her contrasting all black body suit. She was not the conventional dress type of Marine either and preferred being her own person.
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As he was punching and practicing his military combat training. Around the Outside Garden area he picked up on a nearby rock buzzing past his face just barely missing him. Oh, no it was his girl, Ima! Tawara was going pretty quick so he thought at first that it must have been kicked up from his fast body motion! However he soon found another, and another being thrown in close proximity. Each ending up nearer to him as he continued. That was when he examined his surrounds to see a woman with rocks in her hand and screaming at him for some reason. "Is she an idiot?!" Tawara had never met her in his life and wasn't sure what she was so angry about. "HUHHH!?!?! It's YOUUUUU!!!" But when she threw the next rock and it got a little too close for comfort. Tawara realized he had been narrowly dodging her assaults, and not kicking up stones. When she tossed the next rock was when he realized her aim was only increasing in accuracy, and he was lucky enough to pull forth his fist. Before the next stone was cast as it ended up going right for his face. Luckily Tawara was able to deflect it with the fist in his hand by swinging his huge arm. "I felt like my life was in danger. Just kidding." Tawara continued to do this as she continued to throw rocks. Slowly making his way toward the woman as he deflected her onslaught of stones and growing increasingly more angry with her not stopping as he grew near. What are you doing? What the heck did I do to you! When Tawara finally came rather close to the female was when he remembered he was supposed to be acting like a wimp. And so he faked loosing his footing and stumbling as he positioned himself to be hit in the face with one of the rocks. It hit pretty hard and he found that his mouth was bleeding from the cheek shot. This chick seemed to be going full out with her attack which puzzled him. "You are one of the woman I cannot ever forget about. See!?" Even after hitting him once she didn't seem to stop. Tawara pulled his fists back, and quickly entered the fetal position as the stones continued to be whipped at him like a Gatling gun. Tawara was doing his best to hide his anger, and continue acting like a wimp. But in reality Tawara wanted to smash this woman's hands completely limp for this torture.
Tawara knew he had met this person before in his life. Back in the times where he use to live in Shandora. Up in the sky in Skypiea. Tawara could tell that right away. Why she seemed to have such a grudge against him was beyond his comprehension. The best Tawara could come up with was that she had been mistaking him for someone else. However he couldn't really speak as he continued to be pelted away at by rocks. Tawara decided to endure this woman's torture until he could finally be given freedom to speak. If she would even let that happen. All he knew was that if this were to continue he would have to kick her a**. Which wouldn't bode well for this façade. Tawara was attempting on building up. Tawara didn't want his months of planning to go to waste on some crazy ex-girlfriend who mistook him for an ex-boyfriend and decided she would clobber the s**t out of him with rocks. "You're playing with fire, Ima Aud Brady! If it were a fire alarm, the fire alarm would be going off! But you quit smoking...? Heh. I remember this spirit. You're Ima-san. You sound just the same. I brought my life down here to the blue sea's. Where I can test my strength, and see just how strong I can become. Until I find my next target. As a marine, you know, we get to fight these so-called pirates. Stand back! Heh! I'm going to start burning up if you don't! I ate the Mera Mera no mi! A Logia. It's called the Flare Flare Fruit. However, I'm still learning how to use it." he smirked.
It was looking like Gossip Girl. Tawara hated Tuesdays. Tuesday were always when his marine mate and instructor, flooded his e-mail and phone inboxes with messages reminding him of his upcoming deadlines. And of course, Tawara had not started on anything at all. His most recent assignment was to come up with a new scenario character for the screenplay they'd been working on for the past week. A small story about nothing that held his ********' interest. Said project was not supposed to be his in the first place, but Ms. Minami his new instructor. Was a feisty working marine woman. The type that was overeager to grab all the available projects. Even if she wasn't the one who would be doing the work in the first place. Tawara sighed and stopped scratching his temple with the butt of his finger tip. Which he had been doing so since he had been cruising in a straight line down the bustlingly open area. "Did you miss me? I hope you can catch up to me in fighting ability. Because you're going to become a member of my marine unit. We're finally here Ima! In the open blue sea. Still. To think that both of us would be marines. What are the chances? You just don't go away easy, heh. Reckless gal!" The omurice he had ordered earlier lay untouched, bagged and swinging as he strode, just a couple of inches away from the edge of the growing Ferris wheel line. For my fuse to dry. Someday I'll save, someday I'll win. Someday I'll be so damn much more, Cause I'm bigger than my body gives me credit for. What the hell was that he thought up, but so far all he'd come up with was zero. Which Ima would definitely not accept. Tawara absent-mindedly let his gaze wander over to a nearby clique. A girls of the military from in the corners of these area's. The marine girls was gushing over the newest gossip it looked. Oh that is right! That one guy you were with. Tawara heard one say. He has such a nice a**...I've been to some of his swim meets. I'd ask him out but you know I heard he has a girl. Some college t**t. Another chimed in, Does he? Such a shame~ Scratching at his chin. They couldn't be talkin' about me are they? Naw, I mean I've been told I have a nice a** before but, couldn't be, right? Then again I was just over there the other day and there was a few girls, Tawara mumbled disinterestedly as he cut his punching and combat training in. For a quick round-about and sped over towards Ima. Only one way to find out. Tawara flicked his wrist out toward the woman Ima, as if trying to wave her down. Smiling handsomely.
Only one way to find out. Tawara was craning his neck a bit as he haggardly approached her. "Probably what you're going to do, or, say next is. Emphasis on how you're mad that I left you behind. Be quiet. You're my girl. I told you that back in Skypiea. I'll tell you that right here, too. HAHHAHAHAAH!" He sounded like a complete idiot. Because this was absolutely the wrong way to explain himself. He didn't explain himself. Tawara was a true man. He never explained himself. Tawara cut himself off mid-sentence. Those brilliant eyes of orbs became focused as he'd known one from somewhere he was sure. Don't I —, those bright strong eyes danced across the woman Ima. Exposed openings, yet he stifled his surprise with a tempered smile. Haven't we met before? "I'm growing stronger, Ima. This strength is going to crush this world at some point. Or at least pirates." This time it was on a matter of confidence and him shaking his head softly toward Ima. Couldn't be me you were talking about then. And with that, the marine Tawara turned a quick look over his shoulder. For no reason it all. While Tawara left much in the air to be said between his roaming wonders.
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[ 279 + 494 = 773 words Didn't read all of this before because it annoyed me, but I read it now and I don't get it. I decided to role play being the crazy chck throwing rocks to get my characters development going. I noticed after being flagged down that potentially you were role playing someone else kicking your a** as opposed to auto controlling my character. ]
Ima would toss rocks at his head, but often missed due to the lack of distributed points at the moment, however her tosses were as wicked as the worst of the regular strengthed humans when provoked to rage. One flew past Tawara's face just barely as Ima clutched another tightly in her fist peered into it as if codemning it or cursing whomever it hit. She would toss it and another was thrown in close proximity with each throw she was closer to hitting him as she continued. After throwing a few rocks the man had finally turned to fully acknowledge her, he was slow as always it seemed. For that she picked up a few more rocks tossing them up in the air as he exclaimed realizing who he was fluffing with. Then she would continue her assault and start throwing rocks, she knew she was bound to hit him since accuracy was only sharpening. Then she threw one, "Gotcha...b*****d-kun..." Ima verbalized in an undertone as her eyes squinted with her dead on shot to find Tawara did not dodge, but merely defelected it. Then he made his smart alec reply mocking her enraging her again as she began pelting numerous rocks until one broke through and hit him right in the face. "HA!" A burst of laughter. As Tawara slowly crumpled up into the fetal position it only meant hit him harder, so Ima did just that as rocks pelted off of his body. "Kill hiiiiiiiim" An ominous voice whispered cutting into her laughter as she pelted Tawara. 'Playing with fire?' Her alternate mind began thinking "Shut up your corny a*****e!" The evil persona taken back at the punch lines and how embarrassing they should have been. A blank look over came her face as Tawara asked if she had missed him and she froze up with an animated sweat bubble dripping off to the side. sweatdrop"Kinda..." She replied in a sweet animated voice to compliment the scene, letting the awkward silence compliment it all. The Tawara went on with his silliness and saying things that made no sense. After listening to it the sinister more destructive Ima would utter,"Tag you're in..." Before Ima consciousness arose and she saw Tawara before her just yapping off again and she sighed lightly petting his head after his speach of increasing power. "Oh-uh..umm...That's nice dear"sweatdrop Ima lightly tapped the top of Tawara's head and dismissed the topic. It was a sensitive topic between them both for a while since Ima felt that was his prioirity over her. So much so he made it a destructive habit that should have lead to her not even returning. However, Ima planned to let him know if need be, she was no chump and was not going to let Tawara take her for granted. Her face shot him a straight dull look so he would understand she was serious despite being light hearted. stare "Cut the crap... I'm serious"
