Author's Note: I'm sorry, this is my first One Piece, or Four Brothers, fanfiction. Yes, it's an AU, cross-over...of some type of genre, of what type, I'm still not sure. There will be foul language, and there may be some adult situations in later chapters.
Furthermore, as all of you should already know...I DO NOT own any of these characters!!! I am simply a fan. A fan who suddenly felt the urge to write this fanfic story. And, as far as reviews goes, please...feel free to praise me, flame me, abuse me...just don't ignore me. (I've seen many of your stories, and I know how you like to abuse the people you love! sinister smirk LOL!!!) Ah well, here it goes...hope you enjoy the story.
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Born Again Island
Chapter 1: Where Are We Going?
"Born Again Island?" Questioned Usopp. "Now THAT is a bad omen," came a worried squeak from the sniper, "doesn't one have to DIE before they can be 'born again?"
"Don't worry," replied Sanji, who had visions of an island filled with lush vegetation and hopefully fresh fruit, water and maybe even fresh sources of meat for their provisions. "I'm sure that if Nami-swan selected the island," Sanji stated as hearts floated in his eyes as he looked toward the beautiful orange-haired woman, "then it must be a perfect paradise."
Hearing an agitated "Hurmph" erupt from the green-haired swordsman, who seemed to be sleeping against the base of the ship's mast, the heart's disappeared from the cook's eyes as they narrowed and glared towards the unwelcome interruption.
"Nani?"
"Let's face it," grumbled the low angry voice, "If Nami charted a route to the Island of Pain and Death, you would still be be happy to go there. Baka!"
"Kuso!" Growled Sanji, going into a handstand with the intent of bringing one of his black shoes down on that irritating marimo.
As if already knowing how the blonde cook would react, the green swordsman was already in motion. Rolling out of the way of the powerful kick, Zoro brought up two of his swords as Sanji, still in his handstand, started to spin only to have all of his blows deflected by the smirking man.
"No, no, no!" Shouted Nami, distracting both men from their fight. "The legend of that island is that it allows a few 'selected' people to see their future. And, since there are seven of us...one of us is bound to see our future."
A moment of silence fell over the ship's crew as they absorbed this information.
"Well, Captain-san," finally came the soothing voice of Robin, "have you decided?"
After another moment of silence, the form sitting on the ship's mast-head, arose and turned around to face the rest of the crew. Straw hat shielding his eyes from their sight. "Hai, I have decided," he stated, matter of factly, his eyes rising up to reveal his determination to the rest of the crew, "we are going to Born Again Island!"
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Author's Note: Well, as they say, "the adventure begins."