Twilight's End A New Dawn

Chapter 17: Flashback - A Warning at Water Seven

The sunset over Water Seven cast warm hues across the bustling shipyard. Garp's warship loomed at the harbor, its massive sails catching the last rays of light. The Straw Hat crew gathered uneasily on the deck of the Going Merry, their conversation interrupted by the sudden arrival of Garp the Hero.

With his trademark grin, Garp had warned Luffy and his crew to tread carefully, but before departing, he took a more serious tone—the kind that hinted at something deeper.

Garp's Warning: Do Not Force Selene's Hand

Garp crossed his arms, his expression unusually stern as he addressed the entire crew. "Listen up, you idiots." His voice was loud, but there was no trace of his usual playfulness. "You do whatever crazy stuff you want, but whatever you do..." he leaned in slightly, his sharp eyes glinting, "don't force Selene to come after you."

The Straw Hats exchanged puzzled glances. "Selene?" Nami asked, her brows furrowed. "Who's that?"

Garp gave a small, knowing grin, though his eyes remained sharp. "Selene 'The Moonblade.' She's an admiral—and if you get on her bad side, not even I can save you."

Luffy blinked in confusion. "Selene? I know her! She helped us in Alabasta!"

The rest of the crew turned to him in shock. "Wait, what?" Zoro frowned. "You never mentioned an admiral."

"She's cool," Luffy said with a grin, as if that explained everything. "She was with Smoker when we fought Crocodile."

A Look Back: The Alabasta Encounter

The memory of Alabasta returned vividly to Luffy. During the conflict with Crocodile and Baroque Works, Selene had crossed paths with them—by coincidence or perhaps by fate.

Though she was technically with Smoker, she hadn't tried to capture the Straw Hats. Instead, she had helped them navigate through the chaos, keeping Crocodile's forces at bay while maintaining her own neutral stance.

It was the first time Luffy realized that not all Marines were the same. Selene didn't follow orders blindly—she acted on her own sense of justice.

Garp's Insight

"You're lucky she was with Smoker back then," Garp continued, scratching his head. "Circumstances forced her to help you, but don't think she'll always be on your side."

Sanji lit a cigarette, exhaling slowly. "So what's the deal with this Selene? Is she after us now?"

Garp shook his head. "No, not yet. But if you keep stirring up trouble—and I know you will—the World Government won't hesitate to send her after you. And trust me..." Garp's grin faded slightly, replaced by a rare seriousness. **"...You don't want that."

Zoro's Skepticism

"If she's so dangerous, why didn't she try to catch us before?" Zoro asked, folding his arms.

Garp gave a gruff laugh. "Because Selene doesn't waste her time on small fish. She helps when it suits her, and she only fights the battles that matter. If she thought chasing you wasn't worth it, she let you go."

His gaze darkened slightly. "But if the day ever comes when she decides you're worth her time... there won't be a damn thing you can do about it."

Nami's Concern

"And we can't rely on her being 'cool' again, huh?" Nami asked, shooting a glare at Luffy.

Garp chuckled softly. "Nope. She won't always be there to bail you out. In fact, next time, she might be the one sent to bring you in."

He pointed at Luffy, his tone serious. "Listen, kid. Selene's not like the other admirals. She doesn't fight with anger or ambition—she fights with precision. And when she makes a move, she doesn't miss."

Robin's Insight

Robin, silent until now, spoke thoughtfully. "An admiral who fights without anger or ambition... That makes her more dangerous than someone like Akainu."

Garp nodded grimly. "Exactly. She won't chase you out of spite, and she doesn't care about politics. If she's ordered to go after you, she'll do it—cleanly and without hesitation. And once she makes up her mind..." He trailed off, giving them a meaningful look. "...There's no talking her down."

The Crew's Unease

The Straw Hats exchanged uneasy glances. Selene wasn't just a Marine—they realized she was something much harder to predict.

"Great," Usopp muttered, rubbing the back of his neck. "Another unstoppable person we have to look out for."

Zoro grunted. "If she ever comes after us, I'll fight her."

Garp gave him a withering look. "You? Fight Selene? You wouldn't even get close, swordsman."

Zoro narrowed his eyes, but Garp's expression left no room for doubt.

A Parting Warning

Garp turned to leave, but not before tossing one final warning over his shoulder. "You've been lucky so far. Don't push that luck too far. Because if Selene shows up at your door..."

He paused, casting one last glance at Luffy. "...You won't get a second chance."

With that, Garp boarded his warship, leaving the Straw Hat crew to process the weight of his words.

End of Chapter 17: A Warning from the Past

As the Going Merry rocked gently in the harbor, the Straw Hats stood in thoughtful silence. Garp's warning lingered—a reminder that not all enemies wore hatred on their sleeves.

Some enemies, like Selene "The Moonblade", fought with precision and purpose. And if the time ever came when they crossed her path again, the Straw Hats knew they wouldn't be facing just another Marine—they'd be facing someone who never missed her mark.