String of Fate (One Piece)

Chapter 48: Unexpected Meetings

3rd POV

"It seems that the marines are running all over the place but they haven't noticed us." Thatch remarks as he strolls next to Marco.  Only two commanders had went to the island as another small group of members came along on a transportation boat of theirs.  Instead of docking at the island they decided that they would get whatever they need, since it was only small things and head back out.  

When they approached the island, they had noticed that the large marine ship had a dog attached the front.  Meaning that it had belonged to Vice Admiral Garp.  Though expecting a fight, White beard had told them "That old coot won't do anything rash.  If anything if he was smart he would leave us be and not engage in a fight if he wants his men safe.  Garp isn't that reckless."  

Taking White Beard's word the two commanders set out to the island just in case if something did go down.  

"That's good for us I mean."  Marco states as he sends some of the members back on their boat to return the goods and stuff they need. 

"But there's a lot of noise and commotion, don't ya think?"  Marco comments.  

"Young man."  The owner of the shop waves over to them and the two raise a brow as they walk closer.  "You're wondering about the commotion here that's going on for a while right?"  The man states as he packs their items into the bag.  The two commanders nod as the other members began walking towards the two and waiting for them to finish.  

"Apparently a pirate, the solo rookie, had just arrived by themselves.  Right after they arrived, the marines came and stalked into town patrolling and keeping an eye out at the dock.  But a fight or something broke out at a bar back a couple streets down where the marine and pirate got into the conflict.  They were chasing that pirate all around town as he kept chucking things at the lad."  The man said as he passed the bag over. 

"But some people who passed by told me that it was quiet for a good while and the two weren't seen, assumed that they captured the pirate.  But it seems they got loose again, so the chase starts again.  I just have to hope that they do coming around to my shop and destroying it in the process."  The owner says grimly as he passes another bag towards Marco and Thatch. 

Thatch chuckles lightly as he scratches the back of his head.  "I see.  A chasing mission, sounds quite interesting and funny.  But I'm sure it's not really when-"  

"Men!  This way!  The pirate was seen over in this direction!  This group head over there!"  A man shouts.  The group turns their heads to see the navy soldiers running in their direction looking around the area until they stop in their tracks, looking straight at them. 

"Hahhhhh."  Marco sighs out as he looks at his comrades. 

"Men don't attack unless they start it.  Pops gave us an order to stay out of a fight."  Marco informed them as the men hovered their hands over their weapons. 

"Whitebeard pirates!  What're you doing here!"  A man shouts as the others behind him freeze and others whisper before one runs off.  

"Seriously this is a pain..."  Marco comments as he steps forward. 

"Don't move!"  the marine states as his hand shakes slightly and aims his weapon at them.  

"Look-" Thatch begins but gets interrupted.  Another man arrives and glares at the other marine soldiers. 

"The Whitebeard pirates are here! Where are our men!"  he shouts as he draws his weapon and points it at them. 

" Hold on here, we don't plan on fighting unless you marines act on-"  Marco begins as he puts his hands up in a surrendering motion, showing that he wasn't going to do anything.  But before he could finish he sees a body quickly move into his vision as he looks away from the marine to meet a masked face.