Hey everyone, here's the re-write of Luffy's Curse. There's a lot of changes to the original story plan, most obvious of all is that this takes place just after leaving the Florian Triangle. Ah well, best just get on with it.

Ace – Uh…I think you forgot something.

What did I forget?

Ace – The disclaimer?

What do you think you're here for?

Ace – Sigh, fine…AnimeCat92 doesn't own any of us. Only her plot and any OCs unless otherwise mentioned.

You got that right.

This world of ours is such a mysterious place, no more so true then on the Grand Line. Islands which exist in a single season or times, weather phenomenons which can come out of nowhere, special fruit which gives the user powers beyond belief, and legends which withstand the tests of time. Such a wonderful world is it not? The Legend most believed in is one about the treasure left by that man, known to all as the King of the Pirates Gol D. Roger. Pirates flock to the seas in search of it, and in response to it the Marines follow them in their mission of justice. But they are fools… they will know it soon enough. I have been working tirelessly, following the knowledge left by that man…he may have failed but I have planned and worked for every possibility. But I will not relax my guard until everything is done; after all it was his arrogance which cost him was it not? Only one thing remains, the most crucial piece of my plan. And soon, she will be mine…

"Nami, are we there yet?" Life was normal for the members of the Strawhat Crew: Zoro and Sanji had argued at lunch after Sanji had gone love cook mode over Nami and Robin; Luffy had stolen food from the others before getting kicked by Sanji; and now they were either lounging about or in Luffy's case, whining. "Not yet Luffy now shut up." Luffy let out a whine, lying flat on the head of the Sunny Go. "I'm so bored…" After a while, Nami got annoyed and marched over to Luffy. "Luffy shut up!" He turned to look at her only to get punched in the face. She pulled him up by his shirt, to hit him a second time when Zoro, in the crow's nest spotted something. "There's land ahead." "Finally, everyone get ready to land!" Nami just sighed, knowing nothing could stop him once he got started.

About 45 minutes later the Thousand Sunny pulled up near the port. "Ok now everyone, don't do anything stupid alright?" "Yes Nami~swan!" "Of course." "Don't worry." But Luffy had already jumped off the ship and run off towards the town. Nami face palmed, "That idiot…whatever, I'm going to find out how long it takes for the log pose to reset." "I'll come with you Navigator-san." "Thank you Robin." In the end, both Brook and Zoro stayed behind to watch the ship while the rest went into town, with Ussopp and Chopper on finding Luffy duty. Luffy continued running until he hit the other side of town, "Huh where am I?" He crossed his arms and cocked his head, "That's strange…I thought I heard something but there's no one here." "Heh, who are you calling no one Luffy?" Luffy looked around before looking up, the grin on his face widening, "Ace!"

I know it's short but it's a prologue. Things actually happen in Chapter 1 but I just needed to set the scene…sorta. Guess that's everything, see-

Ace – You forgot something again.

Oh lord, what was it this time?

Ace – The contest, remember? The one for the final member of the-

Puts hand over mouth Oh right, thanks. Ok, competition is like this:

Guess who this member of the 5 Heroes is, and the first person who is correct gets to decide who the final member is. However there are some restrictions of who can be chosen. You can't choose:

- A member of the Strawhats

- A member of the Marines (there are some exceptions such as Coby)

- Any enemy pirate the Strawhats have faced

- Shanks (Have plans for him)

- Or a character who would have no reason to leave where they live or are currently inaccessible (like Dalton or Conis) or are known to be dead

You've got until Chapter 5 to guess who it is. I'll release a hint at the end of each chapter until 5, so get guessing either now or wait until I start giving out hints. Bye.