Hey people,I'm back with a new fanfiction. I'm sorry that I have been so inconsistent in my writing,but my muse has been gone for a good while. Anyway; I'm here with my first ever One Piece story. I hope you all enjoy,read and review if you want, and I'll reply to any DM's I get. Flamers,beware;you will be neglected and ignored.

Chapter 1: Turning the world up-side down

It was a quiet day in Foosha Village,the sun was out and everone who wasn't working,either as fishermen,lumberjacks or other things, were enjoying the weather. On the outskirts of the village laid a strip of beach near an almost-destroyed pier. It was on this beach 16-year old Monkey D. Garp currently was snoozing after a day of insane training. What he was training for? The marine intern program,which was held to islands over,at the closest marine base. Little did Garp know that fate had other plans...

-Later-

"Oy,wake up!" SMACK the pain of being struck by bamboo on his shin caused Garp to wake up,a look promising pain to his assailant. "Ouch! What the hell?!" Garp yelled as he got up and looked around to find that the sun was about to set. "Oh,don't be so cranky stranger,here,have some food" the newfound stranger said as he offered a meat on the bone to the surprisingly starving Garp before going back to a campfire holding more food. Garp reluctantly accepted as he sat down closer to the fire. "Do I know you?" he asked. The stranger sat almost with his back towards him while uttering a simple: "Nope!" before grabbing his own meat and started chewing. Garp just stared at him suspiciously before he started eating himself. "Why are you feeding me?" he asked. "Figured you'd be hungry,after what the villagers have told me" the stranger replied. Garps mood soured. "Oh? And what have they said about me?" he asked as he finished eating and started looking out to the sea. The stranger finished his meal before looking out the same direction. "I've heard that you're powerful,but stupid, a brute that would never amount to anything" he replied. Garp started getting pissed before he calmed down. "Yeah,maybe they're right at that too. But that's why I've been training so hard for the past six years. I'm aiming to enter the Marines next year, to show everyone I have what it takes to succeed" Garp said as his expression showed nothing but pure determination. The stranger tilted his head. "Oh? And here I was about to ask you if you wanted to join me at sea with my crew instead." Garps eyes narrowed. "Crew? Are you a pirate?" Garp asked. The stranger nodded. "I am a pirate,indeed but not the murdering,pillaging type. I aim for nothing but adventure and freedom. The pirates who kill and pillage for fun gives the rest of us a bad name, and frankly,I can't stand those types." the stranger stod up and started walking back to the village as he said: "We leave tomorrow if you're interested, kid. By the way kid, what's your name?" Garp hesitated before saying: "Monkey D. Garp, and yours?" The stranger grinned,his strawhat covering his eyes. "You'll find out tomorrow if you show up. If not, good luck next year." the stranger walked away,leaving Garp to his thoughts. He had a lot to think about before tomorrow...

-The Next Day-

The harbor by Foosha village was busy with people carrying crates and barrels to and from ships,even if it was only 7 A.M. Nearby stood an indesicive Monkey D. Garp. He had laid up most of the night,thinking of the conversation he had with the mysterious person the night before. He still wasn't sure about what the person meant with being a pirate who only wants freedom,but he decided to give the man one more chance to persuade him. He was getting close to the harbor when he heard a voice behind him: "So you have decided to join?" there was the mystery guy from the previous night. Garp shook his head. "Answer me one question first before I decide" the person tilted their head,still covered by the strawhat. "What is your definition of freedom?" Garp asked. The stranger smirked. "Freedom is the option to things your own way,without limits. It is a way of living that everyone can enjoy, despite what the Marines or World Government says. It is to live life without restrictions or limitations. That is my and my crews definition of freedom. So what do you say,kid? Want to turn the world up-side down with me?" Garp looked down for a moment. "What is the name I'm sailing under...Captain?"

The Strawhat grinned wider than ever before saying a name that would shortly be known around the world...

"Gol D. Roger"

Yeah,yeah, I know,short chapter. I fully intend to deliver longer chapters in the future. But I figured it worked for being the first chapter. What do you guys think? Like it?Love it? Hate it? Constructive criticism is always welcome! Please leave a review! Until next time!