Blox Fruits - The Icy Warriors

Chapter 9 - Marine Fortress

The Marine Fortress loomed before them—a monolithic structure of gray stone, its walls bristling with cannons and watchtowers. Athena, their navigator, guided the Frostfire toward the harbor, her Light-Light Fruit allowing her to hover above the waves, scanning the fortress's defenses. Her light sword hummed at her side, ready for battle.

As they anchored, the crew prepared. Aery, his magma powers still new, clenched his fists. Jeremy had ate the Revive-Revive Fruit pulsing with vitality. Logan ate the Spike-Spike Fruit; he could grow spikes along his arms, a living hedgehog of defense. Athena descended, her eyes sharp, translating the islanders' whispers—they spoke of the fortress's impenetrability, its legendary Rear Admiral, and the secrets hidden within.

The harbor bustled with activity—Marines in crisp uniforms, sailors mending nets, and officers barking orders. The first line of defense emerged—the Marine Apprentices. Their katanas gleamed, their faces determined. But Aery, fueled by magma, dispatched them with ease. His fists blazed, melting steel and shattering blades. The apprentices fell, defeated and bewildered.

Athena ascended to the highest point of the fortress, her light illuminating the scene. She detected danger—more Marines were coming. She signaled to the crew, her light flaring brighter. Logan's spikes bristled, ready to repel any assault and Jeremy stood at the ready.

And then, the final challenge emerged—a Rear Admiral. His presence radiated authority, and his three swords whispered of deadly skill. He stepped forward, his eyes locked on Aery. "Captain Aery," he said, "I challenge you to a duel."

Aery accepted, his magma-infused fists clenching. The fortress trembled as they clashed sword against fire, flames against steel. The Rear Admiral's blades moved like lightning, each strike precise and lethal. "What the hell! My attacks aren't doing anything!" the Vice-Admiral shouted. Aery's magma fruit allowed him to turn his body into magma and melt the swords.

Meanwhile, chaos erupted. Marines flooded the entrance, their shouts echoing off the stone walls. Athena descended, her light sword dancing, cutting down foes. Logan's spikes impaled anyone who dared approach. Jeremy tanked all of the incoming attacks with his aura.

The Rear Admiral pressed harder, his swords almost fully melted. Aery's magma-coated fists met each strike, but fatigue crept in. Then, Athena's voice echoed in his mind: More Marines are here.

They burst through the entrance—a tide of blue uniforms, their determination unwavering. The Rear Admiral smirked. "Your crew can't save you now."

But Athena had a plan. She soared above, her light illuminating and shot them down one by one, the rest flew into Logan's and Jeremy's grasps.

Jeremy focused, his Rocket Fruit flaring. More marines fell from the impacts. Confusion swept through their ranks. Chaos ensued, and the Icy Warriors fought back with renewed vigor.

The Rear Admiral staggered, his swords faltering. Aery seized the opportunity, his magma-infused punch sending the Admiral crashing into a wall. The fortress shook, its foundations trembling.

"You fight well," the Rear Admiral gasped. "But this is far from over."

As reinforcements poured in, Athena's light sword blazed. She hesitated, "They're gaining ground!"

And so, they battled—a tempest of fire, light, and steel. The fortress became a crucible, testing their resolve. The Marines fell, one by one, until only the Rear Admiral remained.

He staggered, bloodied but unyielding. "You'll regret this," he spat.

Aery's fist met his jaw, and the Rear Admiral crumpled. Athena's light enveloped them, and the fortress collapsed, its stones crumbling. The Icy Warriors managed to escape before the fortress fell on them.

As the dust settled, the Icy Warriors stood victorious. The desert winds whispered secrets—their journey was far from over. And beyond the fortress lay the promise of Mikey, the Egmanetic Trickster, waiting at the Marine Fortress. The Marines carried him out before the Icy Warriors could reach them. Before they knew it, the Magma Admiral arrived parrying any attacks, "Revenge tastes good, but this is only the start of it." "Thanks for trying." Mikey said as he was getting dragged away.

Without hesitation, the Icy Warriors tried to come up with a plan before more marines came, but the Vice Admiral interfered, blood covering his clothing and mouth. The Vice Admiral put the third sword back in his mouth. He tried to speak after he threw up more blood. Untill finally, the words came out of his mouth, "Three Sword Style... Air Slashes Barrage." A loud explosion could be heard not too far away.

As Mikey was getting dragged away, a blue channel of aura was surrounding him; mystical spirits. Finally, it surged within him. His eyes turning aflame. And then, Boom! That explosion was from him. The chains Mikey was tied to broke into pieces and the marines were flung backwards including the Magma Admiral. Mikey took this opportunity to rush towards the Icy Warriors.

There he was a blue Firey tail, and claws could be seen from him. He wielded the Kitsune Fruit...

Aery did not see the incoming attack from the Vice Admiral, he was too focused on trying to come up with a plan to escape. The air slashes pierced right through Aery. "You fool, my body is made up of Magma! Have you not learnt your lesson?" The Crew laughed. Athena knocked out the admiral and the Icy Warriors made a run before more marines arrived, with Mikey.

"Man, I'm hungry! How do you folks not have a cook yet?"