Quick Note: Okay so... I have been receiving comments about not using quotation marks on my writing and that is basic English knowledge that you use them signalating speech. Here's the thing: I'M NOT ENGLISH! I'M PORTUGUESE! And where I'm from we use the dash instead of quotation marks to signal the begining of a character line.

I grew up always using the dash and it's hard for me to begin all of the sudden to use the quotation mark.

Please don't send more comments about that, it becomes rather annoying and exhausting, specially because the ones who comment that don't even bother to create an account and I can't answer them back personally.

I say it one more time: I'm portuguese, not english and I don't use quotation marks, I use dash. Deal with it! If you're too picky about it don't even bother reading this fanfiction.

Have a very good day and enjoy the story.

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Chapter 1

Alexis had just arrived to her house, exhausted of a day of work at the "Skipping Fairy" pub. She opened the door and slammed it behind her, rushing towards her bedroom. Seeing the paradise that was her bed she launched herself towards the washed black blankets but she didn't hit the fluffiness of her bed. Instead she found herself falling. She prepared to shout but her back fell upon a bouncy area. She heard a "huff" sound and roll off to the side, her face hitting a boarded floor.

-What the hell…? – Alexis mumbled, rubbing her face that was now throbbing in pain. A shadow hovered over her body so she looked up, staring at a rather large fat man. Startled, she rushed away from the man only for her back to hit the legs of another man. This one was well-build and very tall with dark hair that was caught on a low ponytail. Alexis crawled to a corner and tried to get up. The men began to corner her, questions showering their faces. – Who are you? – But she quickly answered the question herself: the men were animated with the drawing style of One Piece. They were Lucky Roo and Benn Beckman from the Red Hair Pirates.

-We should be asking you that. – Benn spoke out revealing the all too familiar voice she knew well.

-No way… - She mumbled under her breath as a smile appeared on her face. She was so happy at the moment but worried about her friends back at her world. Alexis got on her feet and reached her hand out, touching Lucky Roo's face, making sure he was real. She pinched his cheek, making him complain in a very light pain and Alexis chuckled. – You're real. That's so cool! – She laughed and let Lucky Roo go only to take hold of Benn's cheek, giving him the same treatment as she did to Lucky.

-I'm incredibly confused right now. – Roo commented, giving Benn a confused yet amused look.

-Where are we heading? – She asked, finally releasing Benn's cheek and gave them a wide smile.

-Are you seriously asking that? – Benn chuckled, taking a step back from her.

Alexis nodded.

-As you could see with my non-chanting fall from the sky I'm not particularly familiar with this… - She rolled her hand in the air trying to search for a more precise word to describe her situation. - …world. I wound be thankful if you could help me out while I try to find a way to return to my world I guess.

-Seems fair enough. – Roo nodded in agreement.

-We should warn the captain. – Benn stated and as he did so, Shanks, the red hair captain that Alexis had always had a crush on, emerged from below deck in all his glorious majesty: his black cape was smoothly flowing as he to each step; his ruffled white blouse that was wide open across his chest, revealing a sculpted, bronzed chest; his corsairs, despite being a bit baggy seemed to almost hug his figure; and the adorable flip-flops he always wore made Alexis smile. – Speak of the devil. – Benn said, catching Alexis' attention.

-Yoh Shanks! – Roo called, waving at Shanks.

-Roo, when will we be reaching land? We need to stack up on ale again. – He commented before his eyes were set upon Alexis and smiled. – Who's the girl? – Shanks walked up to them and leaned against the border of the ship, looking at Alexis from top to bottom.

-Girl!? – She sounded outraged. – I beg your pardon!?

-You do look very young. – Benn stated.

-I should take that for a compliment but comparing me to a girl… a child? No! – She placed her hands on her hips looking at the three men slightly annoyed.

-How old are you? – Shanks asked.

-It is rude to ask a woman for her age. – Roo spoke out, catching Shanks attention, making him face-palm himself.

-28 and I'm not a girl! I'm a full-grown woman. – Her face was flustered and a bit flushed because of the constant reference to her as being a girl and because of the overly attracting man Shanks was.

-You look very young though. Are you sure you're not lying to us? – Shanks raised an eyebrow in doubt.

-Yes I'm sure! – Alexis crossed her arms across her chest and pat her foot on the floor.

-Anyway… Who are you and how did you get here? – Shanks asked.

-I'm Alexis. – She answered, revealing her name to them.

-She fell from the sky. – Benn completed. – No jokes about fallen angels please.

-But they are so tempting! – Shanks almost sounded like a child complaining to his parents. – Although she's not very angelic… - Shanks looked away receiving a deadly look from Alexis. She knew she wasn't that angelical looking. She had the look of a little demon spawn: she was short and thin with small tender features and very light skin but her scarlet red hair and dark grey eyes cut out the soft body features worthy of a full angelical look. She did like her red hair because it was unusual.

-Speaks the non-chanting man. – Alexis mumbled, looking away from Shanks.

-Anyways… - Benn called their attention. – Since she doesn't know how to return to her world, like she said, it's better if she'd stay with us until she finds a way out… With our help.

-What!? – Shanks shouted and Alexis chuckled slightly. He only glared at her.

-It's only right Shanks. – Benn stated and crossed his arms across his chest. – Besides how would she survive all alone?

-I can fight. – Alexis mumbled.

-You've got a point, Benn. I bet she doesn't even know how to fight properly.

-I can fight. – She repeated again.

-We will help you because we are nice enough to help helpless girls.

-I CAN FUCKING FIGHT! – She finally shouted, making Benn, Lucky and Shanks laughed. Alexis looked annoyed at the men. – What? – She placed her hands on her hips, looking at the men in defiance.

-We need to introduce you to the gang. – Roo spoke out and Shanks nodded in agreement.

Shanks quickly took hold of Alexis' arm and dragged her towards the mess deck where all the Red Hair Pirates were gathered. Their heads turned to the two people that had opened the doors, looking at Alexis surprised.

-Yoh. – She said, raising a hand in the air with two digits up in a "V" shape.

-Fellow men! – Shanks began walking towards a table and climbing onto it, taking Alexis along with him. – This young girl here…

-I'm a grown woman. – She growled. He just smiled at her, the familiar, goofy smile Alexis always loved that he had.

-This individual next to me, named Alexis, – He corrected before continuing – is from another world. Yes! I know it sounds weird but it's a reality… I guess. So she will be hanging out with us until she finds a way back to her world. What do you say fellas?

-AI AI CAPTAIN! – The crew shouted with loud cheers before continuing with a happy chatter. A man got up from his seat and Alexis instantly recognized him as being Yasopp. That smile was unmistakable: it was him, Usopp's father. Yasopp walked up towards both of them.

-Hi there. – He reached out his hand towards her and Alexis shook his hand with a wide smile on her face. – I'm Yasopp.

-The sharp shooter, yes. I've heard of you. – She stated and chuckled lightly at Yasopp and Shanks' surprised expressions. – I might be from another world but I am informed of some things.

-That's nice to know.

-Shanks! – Benn rushed to the mess deck. Shanks looked at him awaiting for the desired answer. – We've spotted land.

-YES! – He cheered loudly, raising his only arm in the air. – MEN! WE SHALL DRINK TODAY!

-YEAH! – The men cheered again, getting up from their seat and rushing towards the deck. Alexis ran ahead, towards the dragon shaped end of the Red Force, climbing it skilfully and sat on its head.

She placed her extended hand on her forehead, to cover the sunlight from her eyes in order to see ahead, spotting a pink island, filled with large heart-shaped statues in red. She laughed loudly in amusement and fell on her back against the wooden dragon-shaped edge, her legs straddling the neck of the dragon.

-What is it? – Shanks questioned, slightly entertained by her happiness.

-It looks like Valentine's Day threw up a rainbow on an island. – She laughed out loud. – It's a crack island! – Laughing was making her lose strength on her legs. She began to slip down the ship. She gathered her strength once again and held onto the dragon-shaped edge with her legs. She was now hanging upside-down, still laughing in amusement. – I don't know how to get out of here anymore. – She continued to laugh before a hand was stretched out towards her. It was Benn. She took hold of his hand and sat back on the edge of the ship. – Thanks Benn.

-You're welcome.

They approached the island in a matter of minutes. The men set anchor on the docks and quickly rushed out of it in search of the closest tavern. Alexis was left behind all alone to wander the island they discovered.

-You shouldn't wander off all by yourself. – A voice spoke from behind her. She turned on her heels and her eyes were set upon Shanks.

-You didn't go?

-Even though alcohol is a need for me, I wouldn't leave you behind. – He smiled gently at her. He reached out his hand towards her and she took it gladly. Once they turned towards the island they were surrounded by a group of couples that began to spit out ridiculous nonsense towards them.

-Oh you're such a sweet couple! – A blond man spoke out, taking hold of Alexis' hands.

-We can help you get prettier if you want. – A blond girl spat out. Alexis closed her hand in a first and breathed in deeply.

-What was that…? – She mumbled in a threat causing Shanks to laugh.

-You have a strange hair colour. We can make you look prettier easily just let us take care of you.

-Fuck off. – She stated calmly, brushing away their hands and walking away from them. Shanks apologized to the group and followed Alexis to wherever she was heading. They stumbled upon a small filled with sweets. Alexis' eyes were shinning in delight and that made Shanks smile kindly at her childish look.

-These are free for the new couples that arrive to this island. – The man that was selling the sweets spoke.

-We're n…

-We'll take two macaroons. – Shanks interrupted Alexis and took the two small sugary balls away from the man's hand. He smiled gently and Shanks. – Thank you. – Shanks gave the macaroons to Alexis.

-You don't want one? – She asked, preparing to hand him one but Shanks held her hand back.

-I'm not a big fan of sweets. – He said and smiled gently at her and walked away from the stand towards the location his crew was standing with sad and grumpy faces.

-You don't know what you're missing. – She mumbled making him laugh lightly.

-What is it men? – He asked towards the pirates.

-There are no taverns here and the log pose will take a week to settle. – Yasopp announced.

-One week… with no booze? – Shanks questioned in disbelief.

-We can just hope booze will rain from above. – Alexis stated, assuring Shanks' fears.

-That would be pleasant. – Roo chuckled these words out.

-Where is Mihawk when we need him? – Shanks asked in defeat. Suddenly his head rose in the air as a new idea passed across his mind. – Maybe we can contact him somehow.

-We don't have any Den Den Mushi and I doubt Mihawk has one as well. – Benn Beckman said.

-We can use this. – Shanks pulled out a small black orb from his pocket.

-What's that? – Alexis asked, looking at the strange and shinning orb.

-It's a Kuro no Õbu. – He began to explain. – It was given to me by Perona. It is an orb of communication! – He smiled widely and activated the orb with a light pat on it. Familiar golden eyes appeared on the black orb. Eyes that hypnotized Alexis easily. – Hawkie! We need a little favour.

-Please don't call me that. – The voice from the most skilful swordsman came from the orb. It was as hypnotizing as his eyes. – What is it you need Akagami?

-Call me Shanks, you know that! We need booze… - He shrugged his head and a sigh was heard from the orb.

-Where are you? – Mihawk asked.

-We are on an island that looks like Valentine's Day on crack! – Alexis spoke out and the men laughed except for Mihawk.

-A woman? – Mihawk asked and Alexis rose her arms in the air, whispering a joyful "yes", making Shanks laugh lightly.

-A girl yes. – He stated and received a punch from her.

-I'll be there as soon as possible. How much do you want? – Mihawk asked, ignoring Shanks statement.

-How much can you bring?

A/N:

So this is the project I'm currently working on. I hope you enjoy it. I'll be publishing the following chapter in a few moments since I have it already done and published on my deviantart account.

I hope you enjoy this story as much as I am writing it.

I've altered some small facts such as the black orb that was described in this story.

As usual I do not own One Piece, I only own Alexis.