A/n: Review and tell me how it is. I might even get excited and post sooner. This is just practice for another fanfic I am trying to write, so tell me if anything irks you off. I welcome flames and any criticism that could help me improve my writing and story telling skills. Don't be gentle on me. Aside from that I never thought I would write a One Piece fanfic since I always thought it is too perfect for a fanfic to be created of it. Guess I didnt factor in the excitement that would force me to imagine what the future held for this awesome world.

Chapter 1: Might of the Marines

Alabasta had become the richest country of Grand Line over the years gone by since its last civil war that shaken the entire country and bought it to their knees. The devotion of it people to prosper after that had been immense since then. None could have foreseen the enormous development that this country would go through. It was augmented by the fact that in their search for all the buried oasis' that had gone under the sand due to the former Shichibukai Crocodile's continuous attack by sandstorms they also found numerous underground oil reserves. This country's economy had only known wealth and luxury after that, becoming the foremost trader of oil a highly sought after reserve in the whole of Grand Line. Their loyalty to the king, their commitment to see this country evolve had all factored in making this country the richest and the most powerfully independent country in all the world including the New World.

But with great power comes greater enemies, jealous of their prosperity and seeking the downfall of this Country of Dreams, where even the toilets were now made of gold, the country which was responsible for the stability of entire economy of Grand Line and even a little disturbance to which was enough to drive the whole world into recession was now a target to rival countries which leaked information about their connection with the Straw Hats.

"But your Highness! This is tantamount to declaring war against the whole world!" The naval messenger shouted at the king as he sat in his throne regally with his head held high and an immense resoluteness in his eyes. "If that is the cost we have to pay then so be it, this country shall not back down from its decision!" he replied stubbornly as he stood. "You have our permission to leave, I do not wish further discussion on this matter." He commanded.

"Isn't anyone here going to make him see reason!" the messenger shouted across the hall at all the royal councilors , ministers and generals present there witnessing the events unfolding silently without a word of protestation. "This is madness! The Straw Hats haven't shown even the slightest interest in aligning with you people! They are the most wanted people in the entire world! Do you think any good will come out of siding with those wretched bastards! THEY WOULDN'T EVEN CARE WHEN THIS COUNTRY IS ANNIHILATED BY THE WORLD GOVERNMENT!" he shouted aloud desperately at anyone who could be sane enough to listen. It was pure insanity. A country at the summit of the world would be bought down due to the stupidity of a single King!

He realized a blade was upon his neck, he hadn't known for how long it had been there. It was only when the cool, sharp metal touched his throat that he realized his life was in danger.

"No matter what crap you shout here, no matter how much you even insult us, bet never, ever again insult The Straw Hats or else I wouldn't care even if you are a messenger, your blood shall paint these halls." The man was big, his blade bigger. He was the Royal Commander of the entire Alabastan army. "We are silent because there isn't a single thing to say of this matter. This country shall break its ties with the World Government and fall under the rule of the Pirate Emperor Luffy!" Chaka proclaimed as he retracted his sword.

"Don't worry Chaka, I think Luffy would have taken it as a compliment coming from the navy." Princess Vivi replied with a chuckle as she watched the messenger scurry away. Said to be the greatest princess ever born in the Alabastan sand. A symbol of breathtaking beauty and uncanny wisdom, she was more popular than the King himself. Her kindness and intelligence is famous throughout the kingdom. She is the beloved daughter of Alabasta. "Still, Princess. A man would be ashamed to hear something bad to have come out of someone else if it were about the people he respects and loves so much." Chaka replied sincerely.

"B-B-But your highness..Wouldn't it be wiser to atleast consider their request? I mean its okay to support Straw Hats in secret but this open declaration…isn't it too reckless!" one of the councilors protested, sweating a bit at the sheer courage it had taken to voice his thoughts. The only matter to be afraid of in these halls are the matters concerning the Straw Hats. The King just glared at the new councilor who was by now cowering under his gaze.

"Your H-Highness..every citizen and every child knows who the Straw Hats are and what they have done for us, there is no doubt about it. But they have never ever replied to our messages! They have never said anything about their connection to this country even though we have celebrated their every accomplishment brazenly for the entire world to see! We never hide what we think about them and we are already on thin ice with the government on this matter! If it were not for the enormous influence our country holds, we would already have been overthrown! In fact I am afraid they might even have forgotten about us!"

"Father, its alright." Princess Vivi intervened. "Its understandable that you are afraid." She said in a soothing voice as she placed a hand on the councilor's shoulder. "Its okay to show concern, but have a little more trust in our King. All he did had been for the sake of this country, do you think he would stop now?" she asked raising her eyebrows.

'No..Princess..but still.." the councilor tried protesting one last time. "Then this matter is settled. Have faith in us and have faith in the Pirates who saved us once." She finished the conversation, gracefully turning around to walk away. Watching the sun setting by the large window in the royal hall, she couldn't help but let out an exasperated sigh. 'Oh Luffy you stupid. It amazes me how reason eludes you so much.' She thought to herself. Just how much would they have changed over the years? News seldom reaches here about the New World. All they know now is that Luffy has fullfilled his dream of becoming the Pirate King and had even found One Piece. Nothing is known more. She just refuses to believe that the Straw Hat pirates could possibly have changed so much that they would have forgotten about her. She was betting upon her kingdom. That was how much she believed in them.

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"I see, you can go now. I am sure you did all you could." Kong, the Commander-in-Chief of the entire Naval military replied as he dismissed the messenger he had sent to Alabasta. 'It was no use, he would have to make the first move or the world would be in serious jeopardy.' He thought to himself as he pondered upon this new development. So far the Straw Hats hadn't shown any indication that they even knew the existence of such a kingdom. Considering their past escapades in that country, it was understandable the influence they might hold there, but he was thankful for the idiocy of their Captain who couldn't see the opportunity this represented. It had been okay for him to take over Fishemen Islands and distribute the other territories to the newly formed Yonkos. The Marines were only thankful to have been released of the burden of governing those countries and islands. They were already too influenced by pirates and it would have taken a lot of effort to effectively turn the governance into the hands of the Marines. But this was something he could just not overlook. Alabasta was way too important . To let it fall into the hands of those idiotic, reckless, senile Straw Hats would be an absolute blasphemy. If that kingdom wouldn't be theirs then he would just have to make sure it belongs to no one else!

He reached over to the mini golden den-den mushi sitting upon his table. "Invoke Heaven's Wrath upon Alabasta." He said through it.

"W-WHAT!" came a voice through the den-den mushi. "Are you sure sir? This would mean an all out marine attack of the Fleet Admiral, Admirals, Vice Admirals, Royal Shichibukai and everyone that comprises of the Naval force in the entire Grand Line! You want even the two Yonkos who are in temperory alliance with the government to get involved?"

"I know what it means you idiot! Just do what I say and yes they would also need to be get involved!" Kong replied in annoyance as he slammed the receiver down, smashing the tiny den-den mushi. These damned Straw Hats have the luck of Devil. He cannot imagine how they even manage to always get hold of the very neck of Marines every freaking time. But not this time. He would take every counter measure imaginable to destroy this kingdom no matter what the cost even though it might appear too much of an overkill. Every resource would be expended. The precaution was justified after all..Even though the Straw Hats had numerous alliances with many great pirate crews and kingdoms, they had still only restrained themselves to ten members, preferring rather to roam around like they own the very sea (which they most probably do to some extent) than claiming a permanent territory and settling down. Even the Straw Hats wouldn't be able to stand much chance against this much force. This strategy had been in the making ever since the time his spies had informed of the decisions the Alabastan King had decided to even ponder upon. Everything was in place, the whole fleet had been stationed there already with as much secrecy as possible and he had been keeping close track upon the whereabouts of the Straw Hats all the time, making sure al the newspapers and any other means of communication would be temporarily disabled for an entire month in preparation for this attack. So that they would have absolutely no idea about the happenings in the world. In a week that country shall be wiped out entirely from the map without a single trace.

He clicked a buzzer under the table. A marine officer entered with a salute and then standing at attention in front of the Commander-in –Chief.

"What is the news about Straw Hats?" Kong asked him as soon as he entered.

"They have been partying non-stop in the Royal District of Fishmen Island without a care in the world sir! There is no way they could ever reach Alabasta in time even if they wanted to! Our spies are absolutely sure of the information!" the officer replied enthusiastically.

"Good, you can go now. I am sure to get a promotion ready for your team, considering how much of a handful it is to keep track of that rowdy and insane crew." He said dismissing him.

"Thank You sir!" the officer replied happily.

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The boy stood their in awe at the endless line of warships treading through the ocean towards east. Never had he seen so many ships ever together. There were so many that the blue ocean was barely visible underneath amidst these humoungous ships that crowded the ver horizon no matter where his eyes roamed.

"Daffy! Get inside now!" his mother shouted at him, dragging him off from the coast as she looked back with dread in her eyes at the fleet that was before her.

"But mom! Don't you see this!" Daffy said trying to look over her shoulder at the immense army. "Yes I see it, and I also know what it means. It is about time we evacuated too. Whatever happens here, even God can't save Alabasta now." she said, her voice shaking as she tried not to look. They were not part of the country and this island was a good distance away from Alabasta, but they have long since realized that an attack of this scale was bound to have an affect far and wide no doubtedly reaching even their isoated, innocent island. These war ships, with Marines ranking all the way to Commander-in-Chief himself was enough to even scare away the resident stray Sea Kings that had migrated around these parts. Such was the immense aura these ships projected, and such was the effect of residual Haki leaking from all these high ranking marines among the usual marines that are gathering in front of the port of Alabasta. The air was heavy and hard to breathe in. It was like a natural calmity adventing from the very heavens.

It was unimaginable to realize that this was just the outskirts of their formation, where the weakest forces were deployed.

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In the moon where Enel ruled over.

"Hmmm..what is this large black shadow roaming across the sea.." he wondered idly sitting across an elaborate gold throne.

"Those are ships my lord.." one of the little people exclaimed, bowing down so much that his face was mashed against the floor.

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At the Weather Island in the sky.

"Sir! The weather is showing immense inconsistencies! Its weird even for Grand Line! This is impossible." a girl said staring wide eyed at monitor.

An old man stroked his beard gravely as he looked on down below at the horizon where the sun was setting.

"That is a given, convergent of such powerful individuals with such powerful Hakis is bound to even rattle the climate itself.."

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At Skypea.

Kamakiri watched fown at the sea through a hole in the clouds down below. He was panting hard, trying to stay conscious amidst the immense pressure he was feeling around.

"Damn these land people. What the heck are they doing?" he said heaving through his breath as he was bought to his knees. Everyone was unconcious, some even in danger of death. "No doubt about it...this is Mantra..but so powerful!" he couldn't even begin to comprehend what kind of power was moving down below capable of exuding such power to rupture the sky clouds, to strike everyone in the sky island close to a comatose state. It was a miracle that he was even capable of brething properly under such pressure. It was a testament to his strength as a warrior.