Hello, all! I bring you a One Piece fan fiction about Toby of the Bloodless Vampire's childhood! You will see how he was cursed before joining with Axe as second mate, and then with Kairi as first mate! Enjoy my very first One Piece fic!
This story is dedicated to a good friend of mine, kilnorc, for his story series, Crew of the Axe. Here's to you, buddy!
Disclaimer: I own nothing but the story and my OCs. Thank you.
The East Blue. A place where many people live, as well as pirates of the seas. Also a place for Zoan-fruit, or Devil Fruit users dwell. Whosoever eats these cursed fruits gain superhuman powers, such as healing, or a rock hard body, or the ability to travel at high speeds than an average human. Of course, these people cannot swim in the ocean, as it will cause them to nearly drown if not rescued right away. Certain people can use their powers for certain limits of time.
However, the tale you are about to hear is not of a Zoan-fruit user. No, this tale is of a boy who was cursed by a different power.
This is the tale of Toby Dicey, the Werewolf.
-The East Blue, village of Kohaku-
(A/N: The village of Kohaku is a village that I created for Toby. That is all.)
On an island that was surrounded by lush vegetation, peaceful marine life, and as well as the crystal blue ocean, a flourishing village remained isolated from the major islands such as Alabasta and Little Garden. It is here that the villagers were protected from pirates, although the occasional raid happened every now and then. A little boy with shaggy brown hair and emerald eyes raced through the village streets, giggling happily while being chased by a small dog. One of the shopkeepers shook his head.
"That Toby, always being chased by something," he mused. "I'm sure glad his parents raised such a fine, strapping young lad." He chuckled softly as Toby handed the dog a small scrap of meat from a leather bag around his back. Turning around, he placed the small sack onto one of his shoulders, racing off towards his home. The dog looked up from eating, barking.
"I'll play with you later, Tori!" Toby shouted to the dog, who stared at him with sad eyes. "That's a promise!" The dog, Tori, let out a happy bark, then went back to eating its meat in peace. Toby brushed a lock of his brown hair away from his bright face, opening the door to his home. The smell of dinner filled his nostrils, his mother slaving away over an open fire, a cooking pot in her hands.
"Soup again, Mommy?" the young boy inquired, his eyes downcast. "I'm tired of having soup every night…"
"I know, Toby, but if your father doesn't get back from hunting, I'm afraid that this is all we can have right now," she replied solemnly. Toby's eyes soon lit up, stars seeming to sparkle within the pupils.
"I'll go look for him, Mommy!" the little boy cried out, racing out the door again towards the forest. The woman shook her head, a small laugh within her throat.
"Be careful…"
As Toby tried to break through the foliage around him, birds flew overhead, squawking loudly.
"Daddy!" the boy called out. "Where are you?" Behind him, a low growling stopped him in his tracks. "Daddy? Are you playing with me again?" He turned around, but soon found himself face to face with a wolf, its jaws snapping, snarling. Toby tried to run, but his legs felt like they were made of lead. Without thinking, he opened his mouth, a loud scream penetrating the forest, which seemed to reach the village. The wolf sprang at the young lad, pinning him down. Its mouth foamed, eyes glowing brightly. It leaned down, biting the poor boy in the neck. Toby's screams became louder as the wolf continued to bite him. Suddenly, the animal let go, howling in pain. The boy still lay on the ground, whimpering as a man stood over him and the dead wolf, which had a hole in its skull. The man held a hunting rifle in his hands, leaning down to Toby's level.
"You okay, son?" he whispered, holding the child close.
"Daddy, I feel-." That was all Toby uttered before falling into his father's arms, unconscious, his breathing low.
This marked the beginning of Toby's cursed life…
Was this a good prologue? What will happen when Toby awakens? Will he ever know he's cursed? Find out in chapter two, The First Transformation.
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