Chapter One

New Beginnings

Disclaimer: I do not own One Piece or it world. I do however own my characters, my own concepts brought into this world, and even some of the Places. If I owned this world, I don't think I'd be doing this fan-fiction. You would.

"Cool I wanna be like Gold Roger." The black haired boy exclaimed as he finished listening to the tale of One Piece. He sat next to a man who had short spiked black hair. He wore a pair of black khakis and a black t-shirt. His kunai gleamed out of the harness around his torso. The leather belt on his waist had two wickedly curved daggers and a pistol. He wore a mysterious black cape with a hood, not being worn at the moment, while his eyes were covered by a wrap.

"You mean Gol D. Roger, Torey. He was a great pirate, roaming the sea's for many years until the Marines caught him. He inspired the pirate age that still continues even today." The man told the eight year old boy named Torey. He smiled as he told this story.

"Then I'll inspire an even greater pirate age and become a greater pirate then Gol D. Roger or Monkey D. Luffy. I'll even be a greater pirate then you Shadow. I'll journey into the Grand Line and make my great pirate crew full of my friends." Torey exclaimed jumping out of the bar stool in excitement. He was grinning from ear to ear. His bangs were down in his eyes at this point.

The corner of Shadows lips came up in a slight smile at the kid. He got the golden pocket watch and checked the time on it. It was time to keep his appointment.

"Torey I'm sorry but I've got to cut this short. My crew needs me." Shadow said throwing some gold on the table for their drinks.

"I want to go with you. Can I Can I Can I go with you Shadow. I really want to." Torey said bouncing all over the place. Shadow shook his head, a frown etching his face.

"No I'm sorry Torey but your dad would kill me." He said, as Torey had a frown on his face from the mention of his father. "But I will leave something that will help you on your dream someday." Shadow said pulling a small case out of his cloak. It was brown with gold lining on it and had a small lock on it.

"What is it?" Torey asked, a puzzled look on his face. He reached out and took it in his hands.

"In the container is what they call a Devil Fruit. If eaten it will give you unimaginable power...in exchange for your ability to swim. If you don't mind that" He began before Torey interrupted him.

"I'll do it, anything to make my dream come true." Torey said interrupting him. Shadow looked as if he was contemplating whether or not to give him this fruit.

"As long as your sure. This fruits name is Taisha Taisha No Mi. I don't know for sure what power you'll get, but it should help you." Shadow finished, as he took the case from Torey and unlocked it. Torey took the bright red fruit shaped like a cross and ate it. Torey fell to the ground unconscious, seconds after consuming it.

Great...I get to carry him back. Shadow thought, picking him up and walking down the street.

Present Day

I stood on the hill overlooking the sea, feeling the breeze on my skin, my sword was heavy on my waist. My long hair was being rustled in the wind, while I held my fedora in my hands. I chuckled at the idea of me as a Pirate Captain. I mean who is gonna be terrified of this towheaded guy in all black. Heck I laugh at the idea.

I was eighteen now. It had been ten years since I had last seen Shadow, the memory of my dreams still haunting me. After all I have to keep my promises. My boat was sitting on the beach shore. My clothes and other supplies in there, along with my other personal things. I would finally leave New Hope Island.

I pushed my boat against the shoreline, and cast off into the East Blue. I drifted many days, wondering if I would ever make it to the next Island or if Death would claim me in his bitter embrace.

I had ran out of food yesterday, so I've been starving for quite a while. My skin was sunburned, and the heat was only making it worse. Only my Torch would guide me.

"I wish I'd find an island!" I screamed at no one. A seagull that was perched on my boat screeched back at me. "Fuck you too buddy." I said to the seagull...I think I'm going insane.

In the distance I saw a land mass. Finally I won't die. I won't need to eat the seagull, now.

Author's Note: Thank you for getting this far. If you did you deserve a spot, which is why I'm accepting OC's into my story. As of this moment I'm accepting two crew members into this, a chronicler and a thief/spy. Possibly a third crew member which would be my archaeologist. The rest of this list of OC's are as follows. The Fleet Admiral is already taken my my main antagonist.

Possibly one or two Shichibukai

Most of the Vice Admirals

Rival Pirate Crews

A few Yonkou

Various people met in the world, etc.

Next up on the agenda is the character sheet. This is what I use for most of my characters, unless I've done them so many times I just know them by heart. Now listen to this next part for it is very crucial. I will not accept any character with less then ninety percent of this filled out. I'm sorry but I'm trying to become an actual writer so my time is shared between this and my actual book. Also any devil fruit users must have the English and Japanese Translations of the name.

Full Name-you know what to put here

Aliases-like the wanted poster name, nicknames, etc.

Age-their age and possibly birthday

Gender-male or female

Specialty/Position-their job on the crew if Its needed

Race-human, Fishman, Skypien, mermaid

Bounty-their bounty price

Devil Fruits/Powers-devil fruit name, type, and what it does(That part is detailed), Haki, fighting style(ex. Martial arts), any fighting style in the one piece world within reason, etc.

Weapons-i am open to most weapons.
Physical Appearance-height, weight, hair color, eye color, clothes, build, its not limited to this if you can think of others its appreciated. (Please be very detailed on this part)

History-not too picky, I need basics but the more there is the more I can better work with or explain their ways.

Family-any known family members, that I might have to deal with

Personality-this is one of the more important, it not most, thing on this list. Has to be filled out. Period, with detail.

Weaknesses-important, everyone has them.

Goals-I need a reason for them to be on this crew much like Luffy and his crew

List of Attacks-helpful but not important. Write these attacks like they do in the show

Thank you for your time, and please continue to read this and make OC's please. Thank you. :)