Clarobell: Hey guys, this is the first chapter of a small series of short chapters, filling in a few details concerning the gap between DD1 and DD2. I hope this clears up a few issues and answers a few questions when the time comes to read DD2. These aren't exceptionally long, around 1500 words each. We're only using them to explain some things and tide you over until DD2 is read. Enjoy!

Plushie: Enjoy the filler everyone! D

Dramatic Differences

The Loss of Hope – Luffy

The First Days

Did I do something wrong?

It's cold, and, I'm hungry…

Where did Sanji and Nami go? Zoro? Why am I back here? It's so dirty…

I didn't really mind it before. I used to smell like that too, didn't I? But, it looks so dirty now. I don't want to clean up this mess. Oh no! He's coming! Maybe if I lie really still…

He went out. Maybe to get some beer? I don't want to be here when he's drunk! He'll hurt me! He always hurt me…

I like living with Sanji and Nami – did I do something really bad? Is that why they sent me back? I don't want to be back here! I want to go home. My home is with Zoro. Stupid cat, go away! You made this place all dirty and now I have to clean it up!

…I'm sorry, come back. Good kitty, you're still nice and clean. You're skinny, has he been feeding you? I guess not… He put bars on the windows… I wonder when he did that? They're so cold and strong, I can't get out the window with them there…

The door's locked with a new lock too! Wait, why is everything packed up? All his clothes and stuff. Is he going somewhere? He's back!!

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It hurts. I remember this pain. Don't cry, don't show it. I remember the rules now. He hurt me for asking questions, but, I like asking questions. It's how you learn things, Nami said. That's why I was so stupid before, because I was never allowed to ask questions. I want to go home. I want to ask Nami what I did that was really wrong that I got sent here to be punished…

Maybe it was the Alvida lady? She told me not to tell anybody about what happened in that place, but I did. Nami and Sanji said it was okay though! I hope Zoro's okay… I miss him so much… why did he let them send me back here?? He promised… he promised he'd protect me from Gramps.

I want Zoro.

He asked what I said. Should I tell him…? Ow! I guess I better…

Zoro's not coming? Why? OW! ...I forgot I wasn't supposed to ask questions. But, then, how am I supposed to get answers? My head hurts… too many questions… so tired… ow!! Why did he hit me for yawning?? He never used to hit me for yawning! Oh no… I said that out loud… he looks really mad now!

T-there's no way out… the windows are barred – and the door is locked! The walls behind me… no way out… help me Zoro, please…

Everything's so dizzy. He said… he said… what did he say? I don't remember… something about keeping me quiet. I can't see. He put something around my eyes. The cats are crying… they're scared. Why are they scared…?

No! NO! DON'T KILL THEM!! THEY DIDN'T DO ANYTHING WRONG!! I WONT SHUT UP! I WONT!! STOP HURTING THEM!! STO—

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I don't remember anything after he hit me. I just know we're somewhere different. It smells bad. I want to go home. I want my Sanji and Nami… I want my Zoro… I want to meet the little baby…

I'll be good… please… I'll be so good. Please, don't leave me here. Don't leave me with Gramps again…

Zoro…

Clarobell: Well, there's the first chapter, I hope you like it! I know, Iknow, it's really short, but it's better than nothing, eh??

Plushie: Can I eat you? 3