Yello minna! Thanks for picking my first fanfic! YA!

Do you think people will actually read this?

*le gasp* That's very rude Syn! Oh this is my ghost companion Syn who will be joining me. Disclaimer?

Nox doesn't own One Piece (thank god for that) just her O.C.

Danku!

My dreams are always the same
I see a castle surrounded by clouds, burning
The sky cloaked with black and red
Flashes of light, roars of thunder
The stench of death clinging in the air
I hear a voice calling me
A woman's voice
Screaming

Windy Kingdom Frozen Island

"Jeez what is up with this place? It's just as bad as Chopper's home if not worse."

"Whoo-hoo! Look at all the snow!"

"At least someone can enjoy the cold."

The Straw Hats had finally reached a new island after Water Seven, some of them hoping to rest before heading to Fish-man. The island they have reached is nothing more than a frozen wasteland. Nami, Robin, Luffy, Zoro, and Sanji ended up drawing the short straws and have been wandering the new island for awhile with no luck finding any town or person.

"Where is everyone?" Nami asked, pulling the coat closer to her.

"Maybe there is no one here. Or they could be living underground."

"That's just weird."

"Don't worry Nami-swan! I'll protect you from anything!"

"Shut up you loser."

"What was that shrub head?!"

"They never learn do they?"

The pirates continued on their way, trudging through the snow with more lazily falling in big flakes and a soft breeze blowing through. There were barely any trees upon the island. It was mostly just high mountains rising into the dark clouds. They also haven't come across any animals. It's like if there really isn't anything here. Just an empty, cold, snow covered island. That's until Luffy found something.

"Hey guys! There's a huge wall up ahead!"

The others joined him up on a hill where before them stood a huge wall. It looked very out of place in this wasteland. What made it even more odd were the many what looked like cannonball holes and cracks along the concrete. It looked like bad news.

Robin was the first to speak. "How odd."

"Really? Is that all you can say Robin? We're in the middle of no where and there's a wall here!"

"Nami-san is right like always. There's something going on here."

"Hey! Is there anyone here?!"

Both Nami and Sanji nearly trampled Luffy to the ground. "Shut up you idiot! If there is someone here we don't want them to find out!"

"Like it matters. If there is someone here, I'll just cut them all down."

"As expected from a simple-minded oaf."

"Who the hell are calling simple-minded, delusion love cook?!"

"You obviously!"

This time, it was Zoro's and Sanji's turn for a beating. "Will all of you just shut up?!"

Finally it went quiet save for the wind. At least they thought it was quiet.

"Get in formation, men!"

The pirates froze and those on the ground were on their feet, ready to attack. Nami hid behind everyone else as the top of the wall filled up with people. Marines to be exact. It wasn't going to be easy for the pirates to fight in this type of weather. The strange thing is, it's almost as if the Marines knew the Straw Hats would show up. The pirates stood ready to fight as ever while the Marines surrounded them completely. Nami kept complaining, like always, how she just wanted to find an island without any trouble.

"We've finally got the Straw Hat pirates!" one of the shouter, the leader most likely. "You've been causing a lot of trouble for us lately."

"Yeah? So what? Outta the way," Luffy said.

"Like we'd listen to pirates. Now that we've got you, we aren't letting go this time."

The leader order the Marines to move in and use force if necessary. The pirates were at a bit of a disadvantage. One, they're freezing cold and can't really fight in the cold that well. Two, they're out number. That doesn't matter to Luffy though. He could careless, but luck was on there side. Out of nowhere, a whiz of a cannonball came barreling through and smashed into the wall, stopping everyone. They all looked dumbfounded. Then the sound of what appeared to be hooves charged towards the wall. At least a dozen people on horseback came through and stood between the Marines and pirates, facing the Marines. They were all wearing armor of sorts with a symbol of a white falcon.

"What the hell do you think you're doing you damn knights?! That there are the Straw Hat pirates. A dangerous bunch of criminals who need to be locked away for good."

One of the horsemen stepped forward. "This is as far as you're going. We won't let you lay a hand on these pirates."

"Do you want to be involved too? We are here to protect the people from people like them."

"What you're doing isn't protecting. You're only causing more commotion. Stand down. This isn't your territory."

The Marine commander grumbled under his breath, but order his men to retreat. The horsemen stayed until the last one vanished behind the wall. The one in charge turned towards the pirates and stepped down, pulling the scarf from his face. It was an older man, but still strong and intimating.

"It has been awhile since we last seen pirates. Why don't we take you to the palace?"

"A-a-anything to get out of the c-cold," Nami chattered, not in the mood to argue.

"Alright. Hop on and we'll lead you to the palace."

Just as the old knight instructed the pirates coupled up with the others and followed the leader in the opposite direction across the barren land. Luffy was having the most fun, not caring about the extra wind blasting his face. Nami shouted at him to get down before frostbite takes him. What seemed like endless white finally turned to small villages in a valley. The knights turned towards the west running along the hillside of the village. There were a few harbors, none which had the pirates ship or any ship for that matter. They had completely passed the village. Minutes later, the horses came to a stop. The leader knight turned towards the others.

"Welcome to the Windy Kingdom of Frozen Island."

What stood before them was a sight. It was a colossal castle, made from some sort of black stone. It had many terraces with flags bearing the same symbol of the white falcon. The pirates felt so small compared to it. Around it was a moat, but it was steaming. They waited patiently as the draw bridge was lowered across the boiling water. The head knight took them across the bridge and into the belly of the castle. Everything was indoor with high ceilings and it was very warm inside. Everyone dismounted and the leader faced the pirates once again.

"We will show you to the dining hall where your other friends are waiting."

"Um excuse me," Nami said, waving her hand. "Did you know we were coming?"

"You entered our waters around 2 days ago. You passed a small rock formation on your way here. That's where we have some of our men waiting. Please follow me. We'll let the Prince and Head Commander know you're here."

The pirates followed, happy to be in the warmth of the castle. Zoro suddenly stopped, feeling a chill down his spine. He turned his head seeing no one. There was someone watching him. Whoever it was, was well hidden. With a shrug, he left with the others.

From the shadows, came a figure with glowing blue eyes and magenta hair. A young woman, staring intently after the pirates.

Omigosh I finished the chapter! It's a little short though...

Hmm interesting...

What's that suppose to mean. Oh sorry if the writing is kind of bad. It is my first fanfic so yah

I like it so far

You're just saying that Syn. Anyhow thank you for reading. Hope you continue to read it -3-