My story Who Can Decide will remain up, but I'll be starting over my One Piece story as my OC's have changed. I hope you like it!
Usopp's POV
Usopp looked at the island that stretched out in front of them. It was small, but all of the buildings he could see on it were mansions. He glanced at the Thousand Sunny's mast. If it weren't for the repairs they needed, he'd rather just pass this island by.
"We'll stop here, get repairs and some supplies, then leave," Nami said firmly.
"Then give me some money!" Luffy said, holding out his hand. "I want to buy meat!"
"No way!" Nami snapped. "You'll spend it all! Me, Usopp, and Sanji will be the only ones to carry money, understand?"
"Fine,' Luffy gave in.
"I'll stay and guard the ship," Zoro yawned. "Be careful out there."
Usopp trekked across the beach, looking at the mansions in the distance. He hoped that everything wasn't expensive here.
"Okay, long nose," Franky said. "I'll go get some lumber, you look around. Don't get lost."
Usopp continued on towards the town. From here he could tell that there were some normal houses as well. He wandered between stands in the main square, but nothing caught his eye. All of the wares were simple and boring, nothing that struck his inventors mind as being interesting.
He continued through the square, noticing a large crowd gathered. They were all shouting what sounded like prices. Whatever it was, it must be interesting.
"What's going on?" he wondered aloud as he shoved his way to the front of the crowd.
"It's a sale," a soft voice said. Ussop turned to see that it was a girl in a hooded cloak.
"What's for sale?" Ussop asked her.
She didn't respond, but raised her hand to point at a man standing on a wooden stand. Ussop felt the urge to run. Just his luck to happen across a slave trade!
"Are you bidding?" Usopp asked the girl, incredulously.
She shook her head, speaking calmly in a serious tone. "No. I wouldn't even if I was allowed to."
"Allowed?" Usopp asked.
"I don't have any money," she stated.
Usopp nodded, and turned away, walking straight into a tall man. He was wearing a long black cape, his eyes gazed down at Usopp coldly.
"Out of my way, boy," the man growled, shoving Usopp aside roughly.
He stumbled and fell onto the ground, the girl was by his side in an instant. She was close enough that Ussop could see her face. She was pale with pale blue eyes and pure white hair. She grabbed him by the arm pulling him to his feet.
"You're lucky," she whispered. "That's the town Master. He owns all of the slaves and sells their services to anyone in town who will pay."
"He owns all of them?" Usopp gasped.
"Yes, he usually enslaves anyone who so much as looks at him," she explained.
"Is he a Celestial Dragon?" Usopp gulped. "He doesn't look like one."
"He isn't. He has many followers and thugs that do his dirty work. People try to stay out of his way. That's why you have to be careful here."
"Careful?" Usopp asked.
"You never know who you're talking to," she explained. "If you get into a fight with any of his slaves, he'll have you killed or enslaved yourself."
"Does he really have that many slaves?" Usopp gasped.
The girl smiled sadly. "As I said, you never know who you're talking to."
She pulled away her cloak, revealing the white dress she wore underneath. Around her neck was a think metal collar. Usopp couldn't believe his eyes.
She was a slave.
I hope you liked it! Please R&R! Thanks!
~FoxEmpress
