Chapter 1: Techno Island

Techno Island

"After six long years… the ultimate creation is finally complete."

A scientist in a lab coat grinned at his masterpiece. In front of him lay a huge capsule, filled to the brim with gooey, green liquid. However, the most unusual thing was that submerged in the liquid lay a man, with uncountable tubes sticking out from virtually every part of his body.

"A masterpiece which is able to talk, walk, fight, and kill like humans," whispered the scientist in excitement, "yet far more superior in almost every aspect."

As the scientist pressed a button at the side of the capsule, the tubes started retracting from the man.

"Presenting to the world… the first android, the ultimate killing machine."

XXX

Going Merry

It was a sunny day on the Grand Line, and the Straw Hats were sailing towards the next island after their adventure on Sky Island. They had managed to land safely in the Blue Sea, but it has been a few days since they set foot on an island. The Straw Hats were all feeling bored, going about their usual routines.

Luffy, Usopp and Chopper were engrossed in playing cards, Nami was busy charting maps and updating their logbook with their latest adventure, Robin was in the library reading books, Sanji was prepping for dinner, while Zoro was up in the Crow's Nest training.

"2751… 2752… 2753…" muttered Zoro as he lifted a one ton weight with one hand, beads of sweat dripping down his muscular body. Zoro looked out of the Crow's Nest occasionally, acting as the watchman for an island.

"2779… 2780… wait, isn't that an island?" he murmured to himself. Zoro wiped himself with a towel and squinted out of the Crow's Nest for a better look. There was an island in the horizon which was barely visible from the ship.

"Everyone, island spotted at our right!" Zoro yelled down to the deck.

At the sound of Zoro's voice, the crew sprang up in excitement and immediately ran towards the starboard side of the ship to get a look at the island. Even the girls went, apparently having been bored out of their minds being cooped up on the ship.

There was a long silence, before Luffy called out, "Zoro, where's the island?"

Zoro sighed in frustration. The island was right there, and yet they couldn't see it? "It's right ther- WHAAAAAAAAAAAAT?"

Zoro recoiled in shock as he glanced out of the Crow's Nest. On the starboard side of the ship, there was only the blue seas and the clear blue sky. That's… impossible! I clearly saw an island there just now, or did I imagine it?

"I swear I saw an island there just now…" Zoro muttered.

"Are you sure about that, Zoro? The Log Pose is not pointing to that direction," Nami commented.

Zoro was about to retort when all of a sudden, an island began to fade into view. The island was shrouded in a translucent blue dome which pulsed with energy. Inside the blue dome, tall skyscrapers could be seen, along with many futuristic buildings. The island was teeming with life, as flying capsules could be seen in the sky of the island. However, as soon as it appeared, the island faded away again, leaving the confused Straw Hats staring at the horizon.

"What… just happened? It wasn't a part of my imagination, right?" Usopp asked with a trembling voice.

Robin was the first to reply. "I believe that is the famous Techno Island. Said to be located in Paradise, it is one of the most developed islands in the world, and some say that its technologies surpass even that of the Marines. Of course, many have tried to invade the island, but a protective force field keeps them hidden from the world. Only very few have chanced upon it, and I believe we are one of the lucky few."

Everyone was in amazement as they listened to Robin. A once in a lifetime experience on an island that few have set foot on, it would be an amazing experience indeed. The island seemed to have a magical effect, as if it was beckoning them to land on it.

"YOSH!" Luffy yelled as he pointed in the general direction of Techno Island, "Full speed ahead! Our next stop shall be Techno Island!"

"WAIT!" Nami shouted, "The Log Pose is not pointing towards that island, we might lose our course if we make a detour there!"

Robin smiled at Nami and said, "I believe that will not be the case, Navigator-san. Explorers of the island has said that the island does not possess a magnetic field, thus the Log Pose will not be affected at all."

Nami's shoulders slumped in defeat. "Off to Techno Island we go…"

XXX

"Nami, are we reaching yet?" asked Luffy for the thousandth time. They had been sailing in the direction of Techno Island for about half an hour, but they have yet to see the island again.

"By my calculations, we should have already arrived, but somehow the island is not in sight," frowned Nami.

"That's because Techno Island has a mechanism that allows it to travel on the sea, thus it is a moving island. It is another one of its protective mechanisms alongside with its force field. That's why when one chances upon Techno Island, they normally enjoy the experience to the fullest as there is a high chance that they never will be able to return again," explained Robin.

"Eh? So we won't be able to land on the island? I really wanted to check out all the cool robots they have…" Chopper said, feeling disappointed.

"Not at all, Doctor-kun. The island would be travelling slowly in order for its cities to still remain stable, thus it is most likely that Techno Island is still in the vicinity. Speaking of which, there it is," said Robin as she pointed at the familiar island which had started to fade in again.

"FULL SPEED AHEAD TOWARDS TECHNO ISLAND!" yelled Luffy as he jumped on the figurehead.

Everyone gazed in amazement as they caught up and entered the force field. It was like a bubble that could not be popped, and the Going Merry entered the boundaries of Techno Island easily.

As soon as the Straw Hats entered the island, they could hear loud sounds of machinery everywhere. From the zooms of vehicles to the noises of drills, the city seemed to be livelier than ever before. All of them had wide smiles on their face as they savoured this one in a lifetime experience.

What adventures would await them on this island?

AN: Hiya! It's the end of the first chapter of this story. Hope you guys enjoyed it. Not much was in here, but rest assured I've got many updates coming soon! Hope you guys enjoy the prospect of a Robin X OC story, even though my OC hasn't really appeared yet. In the next chapter, more of Techno Island will be revealed… and maybe my OC will appear then! Until then, see you next time!