Promotions

Galan woke up on a ship with Zephyr and Garp sitting at a table next to him, talking. He turned his head and they looked at him, grinning "Alive?" Galan turned back and replied "Unfortunately."

Garp laughed and grabbed his head, shaking it as he said "You had 'em running! Bwahahahaha! Those shitbirds were scared out of their minds!" Zephyr smiled and let out a breath, saying "Heard you couldn't be stopped."

Galan stared at the ceiling and replied slowly "Is he dead?" Garp scratched his head and grinned, "Rocks? Yep! Along with almost every single bastard on his crew." Galan closed his eyes, replying "Almost?"

Zephyr pulled out a snail, replying "Shiki, Linlin, and Kaido all escaped wounded. Newgate left after relieving the pressure on our end and Roger left after Rocks was killed. The rest of 'em that were there…" Galan finished for him, "In the dirt… right?" Zephyr frowned and retorted "Dead or captured, yeah."

Galan let out a breath and looked at him, saying "Impel Down?" Zephyr stayed silent and Galan sighed, "Prison… Might as well let me send them to hell." Garp chuckled and sat down, munching on Senbei as Zephyr replied "Forget it, I'm not arguing with you."

They all heard Kong's voice from the snail, shouting "Damn bastards! You worthless cum stains! Good job!" The three let out a breath and Kong continued "Report back to base, you and your two dumbfuck asshole friends are due for a promotion in rank! You too, Garp!"

Garp picked his nose and replied "Fuck you! I don't want it." Kong exploded, "You toothless fuck! Back your cementhead rat self back to base and say that to my face! See if I don't toss you to the faggots as a cripple! Other than that, good job. Rocks and his band of merry fagsticks are done. A couple rats fled the ship but it's only a matter of time before we hunt 'em down. Vice-Admirals for the Rears and Admirals for the Vices."

Zephyr said "So, me and Sengoku are Admirals? What about the two-" Kong snorted "Those old bastards? They can barely walk, let alone fight! Just placeholders to keep the rat fucks scared. If Garp would stop being a little asshole for once in his goddamn life, I'd have three with 2 spares! Now I have to settle for 2 assholes in the front and 2 in the back with one off in the distance! Worry about Rank another time, get back to Base. That's all." before he hung up.

The three of them were silent and Galan said flatly "Looks like Garp's getting fucked." Zephyr laughed and Garp shouted "By that old bastard? He's too late! Bwahahahahah!" Galan snorted and closed his eyes, going back to rest.

A few weeks later

The trio were standing in line with a bunch of Marines behind them and Sengoku and Tsuru next to them. Zephyr and Sengoku stepped forward as Kong announced to the entirety of Marineford and press, "Black Arm Zephyr and Golden Buddha Sengoku are hereby promoted as Admirals!"

The entirety of Marineford saluted, shouting "Admiral!" Kong nodded and continued "Black Raven Galan, Crane Tsuru, and Fist Garp are promoted to Vice-Admiral! The rest of you involved will be promoted by one rank!"

Galan was smiling gently, giving off a sunny feeling as he wore an entirely black suit with a white Justice coat, black epaulets on the shoulders. Tsuru was calm as usual, not seeming to mind, while Garp was basically not paying attention at all.

A thunderous cry of "Vice-Admiral!" sounded across Marineford and Kong gave a bit of propaganda for the press before calling it a day and ending everything.

A few minutes later

The 5 were in Kong's office, Galan tossed his coat to the side, frowning at the suit, muttering "Tight." Kong snapped a pen and said "Listen, retard. You don't have to wear it! Stop acting like a pussy!" Tsuru looked at him and he said "Shut the fuck up and get to work! You think you can fuck off because you're Admirals and Vice-Admirals now?! You bunch of dickheads have shit for brains but you're stronger than the average asshole so you're gonna go out and make those pissants terrified! Clear!?"

Galan struggled to take off the suit, Garp laid on the couch asleep, Sengoku was cleaning his glasses, Zephyr was flashing Haki on his arms, and Tsuru was watching Galan with her arms crossed.

Kong had a vein throb on his forehead and he roared "GET THE FUCK OUT OF MY OFFICE!"

A while later

Galan walked away without a shirt on at all, just pants and shoes. The rest of his clothes and coat, folded over his arm as he held a stack of bounties. Tsuru followed him saying "Galan." Galan stopped and looked at her, "Hm?" She looked at him and paused before smiling "Congratulations."

Galan smiled slightly "Thanks, Tsuru. You too." before turning back. Tsuru opened her mouth but frowned, snorting lightly. Galan didn't move as he asked, "What do you want to say." Tsuru pursed her lips and asked "Are you going out again?"

Galan held up the bounty posters and Tsuru offered, "Maybe I can come help?" He tilted his head and stayed silent for a few moments before saying "Maybe that's not such a good idea…" Tsuru held her hands in silence as Galan added, "Didn't you find someone else?"

She blinked and shook her head, "No. Actually I-" before pausing and changing the subject "It doesn't matter. Do you need help?" Galan turned around and walked over to Tsuru, he wasn't as tall as Garp who was 9'5, but he was taller than Tsuru who was only 5'11.

Galan himself was only 6'6.

He looked at her, she still kept her looks even at 36, not a gray hair or wrinkle in sight. He had to admit, she was really beautiful and he suspected it wouldn't change for a long time. Every piece of her was beautiful, the only problem was…

Galan held her cheek and stroked it with his thumb, saying "I don't need help." Tsuru looked at him gently and he took away his hand, turning around and leaving her there. She teared up before sighing, leaving the building in a different direction.

Galan changed his outfit, discarding the suit and coat entirely, putting on a combat vest with leather gloves, combat pants, and boots. He looked at the Combat vest and decided to order a new one along with new clothes, at least to keep up the Vice-Admiral look.

Tsuru left the building and took a vacation, sailing away from Marineford.

Galan left a week after, getting all his new uniforms. He took a small crew with him and set sail in the opposite direction.

Just as he left Marineford, Tsuru arrived at an island. She smiled at the villagers, who greeted her warmly "Tsuru-chan! How do you look so young~" She smiled helplessly "You look younger than me, Mrs. Maria." Mrs Maria waved happily "Oh you~! Didn't bring your man today?"

Tsuru smiled in amusement "Next time." Mrs. Maria huffed, "What a guy! Doesn't even come to visit! I'd say find someone else! If Jonah were to- Hmph! He knows better!" Tsuru giggled and nodded as Mrs. Maria went back to her home.

Tsuru lost her smile and walked through the village, coming to a house. She walked inside and an older woman looked at her, saying "Tsuru! So nice to have you back, sweetheart! I heard about your promotion! Congratulations!" Tsuru flashed a smile, looking around, asking anxiously "Doll?"

The woman smiled in amusement, answering "She's sleeping. That's what they do. Are you hungry?" Tsuru nodded absentmindedly and went to a room as her mother rolled her eyes, going to cook something as she shouted "Frank! Get off your ass and come help!"

An older man woke up from his nap and barked "You old bat! Can you shut up for once! Damn! I'm comin'!" as he got up and walked to the kitchen with a cane.

Tsuru opened a room and looked at the 1 year old baby sleeping in her crib. She rocked the crib gently, touching the baby's cheeks, smiling gently "Did you miss mommy, Doll?" The baby opened her eyes, they were just like Tsuru's and the baby giggled seeing her. Tsuru smiled lovingly, slowly rocking the crib as she played with the baby.