funeral and last wish

Around afternoon when Phoenix woke up next to Anna's body. He doesn't remember when he had fallen asleep except he's crying for her to wake up, to return back so they could escape together. Unfortunately that's no longer possible, especially now she's truly gone. Looking to her expression, the smile never left, as if she had a satisfaction of life, something that he cannot comprehend as to why she had them.+

'Anna...' Even in grief, he had to get moving. The Marines were still present, searching for both of them whenever dead or alive. Looking at her dead body, surely ones the Marines found her they might do something unjust like displaying her dead body to the public or etc. which for him was unacceptable. 'At least... the deed of your body... let me save you.'Making up his mind, he secured the notebook and her sword for a moment before he sat up to carry her body by carrying her on his back. Ones adjusted and ready, he stood up and walked away heading to the direction Anna had told her before she pushed him on the cliff.'North... hidden underground cave... boat...'As he walked, flashback of his childhood appeared. First was how Anna smile and praise him, love him and cherish him like her own. Although she refused to be addressed as mother, she didn't refuse him the love he needed from a parent. She's really work very hard for both of them, even though she eat like a glutton he didn't mind at all because he find it really hilarious in his vocabulary.Second was how Anna taught him how to read and write. She's very patient and loved to buy books that he likes to read. Although in reality Anna wasn't really smart but excel in comes to leadership, commanding and strategy like the time they play their strategy game. From those she taught him tactics which unfortunately could only be practiced in their game and not reality, not that Phoenix wanted to lead anyone.Third was their small bonding which was singing, they had a small piano back home in Bud Bud Island. Anna taught him how to play Piano then soon both will play as they sing the melody. Phoenix enjoyed those times to the point he tried making his own song and when Anna discovered it both will try refining and composing its melody to make it perfect.Fourth was his first training where Anna made a small wood sword for the beginner like him. Anna taught him how to perfectly sway the sword and each move's advantage and disadvantage. After that she taught him combat which for some reason found it more easy than swordsman skill. When he first discovered his power, Anna didn't waste time and began training him about how to use its power without questions. Her last lesson however was when they got a free time and used it to learn haki. For unknown reason he found using observation haki too convenient and easy than Armament Haki. Anna was impressed too commenting not all people were prodigy in learning haki in just few days, her comment was enough to make him work even harder to discover more about observation haki and how to apply it to his current strength.Last was his first hunt with her. Anna taught him everything she knew about hunting and it was also the day he first witness her using bow and arrow. Another about it was the first time he caught a rabbit on his own without Anna's help and she praised him good job, making him smile happily to being praised.Before he knew it they finally arrived on the underground cave entrance. The heat of the sun was subsiding, must be nearing in time of sunset. Thankfully no Marines were on sight. On his way here, he wasn't really sure to being occupied with flashback but at some point he remembered sensing some Marines coming and all he did was hid before they're out of sight. Not wasting time, he went in. The place was dark but he didn't care except making sure Anna's body was secured to his back.Arriving below there was a water that's connected to the sea and on the shore was a small boat that was indeed from a Marine due to its logo attached in the side of it. Phoenix carefully put her body down before checking to see almost nothing except a small bag and white clothe. He checked it just to see it was jewels, money good enough for small amount of time. Blinking on the other material, he put down the bag then took the white clothe and brought it Anna to cover her body. He continue to morn over his lost, not caring if the Marines were still around trying to find them.'Anna... without you... What should I do?' He mentally question in grief, clenching his fist as he ones again cried. His question wasn't answered, not like he's expecting it either but instead something fell to his side. Looking to the object it was the notebook Anna had given to him. He kept staring the item until his eyes widen as he remembered her words when she had given both notebook and sword to him."This... is my last... wish..." She smiled weakly, "Will you... fulfill it... for me...?"'Anna's... last wish...' Hand shaking, he grabbed the notebook and carefully took out the plastic cover until his hand finally felt the texture of the notebook.He carefully opened it and immediately recognized Anna's hand writing. He scanned the notebook to see words and name he doesn't recognize until he landed to the page Anna wanted him to do. What grabbed his attention was the name Whitebeard Pirates which Anna only mentioned ones when they got reunited.He read them fully."In the second coming of fullmoon a grave tragedy shall come to the Whitebeard Pirates. Prevent the death of the fourth division commander, Thatch and subdue the offender Marchal D. Teach." Phoenix questioned the offender's name, not hearing it from any newspaper yet able to do something treachery as that. 'Whitebeard Pirates is led by the strongest man in the world, Edward Newgate known as Whitebeard. How could he had done this?'Knowing nothing, he decide to continue on and think about it later."If failed to prevent his death, wait for the announcement in the newspaper about the second commander Fire Fist Ace then stealth your way to Marineford where the War of the Best shall commence." He had crossed his name in the newspaper but he was sure he's a Spade Pirate's captain not second commander of Whitebeard Pirates. "Monkey D. Luffy, the brother of Fire Fist Ace will come and rescue him and succeed, however it's not where it ends." The name of the little brother didn't ring at all.He move on, "Admiral Sakazuki known as Akainu will speak ill about Whitebeard, leading for Fire Fist Ace to return back and fight against him and soon attack the helpless and weak little brother. Ace will dash forward and used his body to protect his brother, leading to his death." That had widen his eyes, an Admiral actually attack someone vunerable? Don't they have any pride or something? Thinking about it felt sick for some reason. "Little later Marchal D. Teach whom he had known himself as Blackbeard had come and killed the captain of the Whitebeard Pirates, Edward Newgate who sacrificed himself to make his children escape, stole his devil fruit leading him to unbelievably possess two devil fruit, Yami Yami no Mi and Gura Gura no Mi. However before his death, he bellowed something that will stir a new pirate era like Gol D. Roger did before his execution."That had widen his eyes in disbelief. He had never heard anyone actually possess two devil fruit power. How could he done that? Even killed Whitebeard? Just what's going on?"To atone your previous failure, prevent Portgas D. Ace's death from Akainu's hand and Whitebeard's death from Blackbeard." For some reason he felt he was given a graver mission than the first one. Why would Anna wanted him to do this? His answer was revealed on the last text."Succeed and I am absolutely sure you will never regret it." He wasn't sure how to feel about that. Why? How sure was she that he will feel that way? Anna was still a full of mystery."Still Whitebeard Pirates huh... Anna did mention wanting to ask aid to protect me and the villager." He murmured. Now that he thought about it, she also asked him if he recognized them and he answered he didn't and still absolutely sure about it too. 'She looked sad for me too when I gave my answer. What's the connection?'He search for any clues until the name Anna said in her last breath echoed."Marco... Marco the Phoenix."That widen his eyes, 'Marco? Why would Anna... call me Marco? Who's Marco?'Feeling his memories would be useless due to Anna never really revealing any hints, he search on the notebook until he found something about devil fruit./.../Tori Tori no Mi model: PhoenixType: Zoan

Rate: Rare

Appearance: Large Blue Flaming Phoenix

Skill: Regeneration Ability - fast recovery to any injury or wound in matter of seconds unlike any normal human's recovery. Immune to any sickness - Can never get sick although there's still a question about poison effect. Long Lifespan - Its still questionable how long a person who ate this fruit could live but there's no mistaking the person could live longer than anyone expected, the downside however is ones reach on the certain age, the aging of the body will slow in progress. Rebirth - Only activates when the user died, the body will burn, turning into ashes until the process of rebirth take place although the down side was the previous life's memories will not be maintained, in other words resetting.

Weakness: Cannot be used as weapon and flames of the phoenix reflects emotions, harmless if normal or calm while dangerous when furious or the user wanted it to burn.

/.../'So this is all about my power, Tori Tori no Mi model: phoenix.' Phoenix thought before his eyes landed on the skill, the word Rebirth. He kept re-reading it for some reason until something clicked. 'The reason I don't remember eating a devil fruit, was it because I... gone to this process... the process called Rebirth?'He slowly turned to the covered body where surely the smile still in place. He remembered one time when he asked why Anna won't just answer his question instead of challenging him for her amusement, she laugh and said."Because the adventure continue, that's all you need to know."'Adventure...' Weakly he laugh, because Anna even in death was telling him to move forward and for some unknown reason he should pursue the Whitebeard Pirates. For the reason maybe if he search some information about the name Marco the Phoenix his question will be answered. There's so many questions and he will make sure to find that answer no matter what. 'Anna... thank you... good bye.'Phoenix carried her body in bridal way then started walking heading to the boat.'Anna... I know you ready this boat for me but... I don't think I could use it that way.' He securely and carefully put her body on the side of the shore, taking out the bag of money then left it beside her sword before walking out the cave. Arriving outside it was already sunset and night was coming. He didn't mind as he searched around for firewood.As he collect them he remembered one time when he and Anna talked about death when he was eight years old. It was only right after one of their Strategy Game and Phoenix lost against her."Hey Phoenix, what do you think about death?" Anna questioned as they started cleaning up."Death?" Phoenix questioned, halting his action as he ponder about the question. Anna chuckled, "You must be too young to think about those huh."Phoenix pouted, "I know I'm a child but stop thinking as if I'm too oblivious Anna." He whined, making Anna laugh."If you say so... well just saying but... if ever I died I want my body burn and rest under the sea." Anna said. Phoenix tilt his head, "Why?""Hmm..." Anna grinned, "Because I feel closer to my family deshishishi."He returned inside the cave with lots of firewood then placing it inside the boat. After that he carefully put her body on the boat, Phoenix gently caress the cover of her face before revealing it which still smiling and very peaceful as if she had experienced a life fulfilling with no regret.Giving another last farewell, he pushed the boat away for the boat to move forward heading outside the cave. Phoenix waited until the boat reached outside the cave for the beautiful clear night and moon to reflect it.Phoenix then went to his things to grab her sword, notebook and bag of money to secure them before heading to the take the last firewood he hadn't put then transformed his arms into wings. He took off to exit the cave using the same exit the boat had taken then landed on the top of the cliff. He quickly put everything down except the firewood before taking off ones again to chase the both. Phoenix concentrate himself until he successfully burned the firewood his talon was holding then placed it carefully on the boat.By the time Phoenix returned back on the cliff, the fire had already spread around the boat. Phoenix watched as the boat burn and surely the body with it. He knew this action would cause to alert the Marines but he didn't care, this way they will know that they cannot harm her anymore because he saved her from the coming humiliation they're about to do to her body.Phoenix brought out his sword from his waist, drawing it out from the scabbard then stab it on the ground with his whole strength. There will be no tomb for her as a memorial but he prayed at least let be his own sword become its replacement instead."Anna... watch over me." He whispered as he looked up the moon, "Because your wish... I will definitely fulfill it. That... I promise."The wind blew toward him. It was cold but didn't really bother him. He could hear some woods crumbling. Looking down, he saw the burning boat had already sink with few woods still on fire. The body was gone as well, must have already sink as well.The moon continue to reflect, so bright and beautiful that anyone would enjoy watching it. Taking a deep breath, for some reason he can't help but start singing a melody that he would probably titled it, the Lullaby of the Moon."Distant moon, so big and bright

Softest silver glowing through the night

High atop, the mountain gold

Sun unseen, the world is cold

Here I wait, and here I stand

Early morning northern hour hand

Studying, in solitude

Looking for, a hidden clue

I wish, to see this world through my own eyes

To calm, the elders and silence their cries

Because, of you I now gaze up and sing

The lullaby of the moon"

He stared the sea where the moon reflects which was also the location where her body sink. Slowly and gently, he took the sword given to him then draw it out from its scabbard."Found at last, I steal away

Moving faster through the silent shade

Sea of stars, like flowers bloom

Looking for, the hidden tomb

Here I found, the crescent blade

Forged by Rakkor, surely lunar made

Shining down, upon the earth

Now they'll see, I'll prove my worth"

He turned to the sky as more emotion drawn into his voice."I wish, to see this world through my own eyes

To calm, the elders and silence their cries

Because, of you I now gaze up and sing

The lullaby of the moon"

Remembering the Marines and how they group themselves against Anna, he embraced the sword as he felt anger who wants nothing but vengeance."Condemned me to death

With my last breath

Sorrow and anger

Fill my head

Distant moon, so big and bright

Softest silver glowing through the night

High atop, the mountain gold

Sun unseen, the world is cold"

Making up his mind, his eyes harden even with tears started to fall in complete resolution. He ends the melody as he raised the sword up pointing the moon.Now I know, my chosen path

Higher calling they will know my wrath

Raise my relic blade

I will not be swayed

With the might of the moon by my side."