Nine years ago a strange thing happened to me. I had appeared in a new world, though I was yet to realize it. I believed I was dreaming. Though that all changed very quickly, and I grew adjusted to my new predicament.

I think the strangest thing was that I was now only an infant, and no longer a teenager. I suppose it helped me actually learn the language everyone was speaking, it certainly wasn't English. I soon identified it to be Japanese, and that no one spoke anything but that language.

I was born in a Noble family, which was quite the change for me. Previously, my family had been poor... and now I had the riches to do anything I wanted. Though, I quickly grew to despise the lifestyle. My noble parents didn't love me, I knew that and I didn't actually consider them my family.

In their eyes, I grew up fast. I excelled at math, science, and especially literature. My tutors were astonished at my abilities. They called me a child prodigy. I had laughed at the thought, I had already learned how to do all this stuff in another world.

I couldn't leave yet, not until I was at least a little stronger. That way I could survive in the harsh waters of the Grand Line.

Only months ago, I had escaped my life as a noble and joined a pirate crew. They took me in as a cabin boy, and they weren't as bad as many other pirates were. They were strong, of course, you had to be if you wanted to survive the Grand Line. But all that changed when the marine hero, Garp the Fist had shown up and taken out the crew.

For whatever reason, he had decided to take me upon his ship and give me a long lecture about becoming a criminal. I didn't really care for it, but something had peeked my interest. Garp had mentioned making me become a strong marine. Not only that, but he had also mentioned the ASL brothers, despite not mentioning their names.

He had then set course to the East Blue, to Dawn Island.

The days I spent traveling with Garp was filled with intense training, and I never really got a good rest. So by the time we had reached Dawn, I was a deadbeat and tired.

"C'mon boy! We ain't got all day, we have to go find your new home, where you'll become a strong marine with your brothers!" Garp bellowed as he dragged me through the woods. I grimaced, I didn't know what it felt like to have a home, and he doubted that the boys would ever consider me a brother.

Ignorant to my inner turmoil, Garp led ms to an old shack before exclaiming. "Dadan!" I winced at the volume as the door to shack opened. There stood a woman, who could be mistaken for a man if not for her large chest. She clearly looked displeased in seeing Garp, her face pale as a cigarette dropped from her mouth. "G- Garp!"

Garp then pushed me forward, nearly causing me to fall. I stumbled a bit before straightening. I bowed slightly and introduced myself without any prompting. "Hello, my name is Issac M. Lucas."

Garp grinned. "He is going to stay here and you are going to train him to become a strong marine!" I sweated, immediately reminded of his strenuous training regime. I peered at Dadan's face for her reaction. It was almost comical. Snot running from her nose, a gaping mouth, and a pale face.

"B- but we already have three, this isn't a daycare!" She flailed her arms in desperation.

Garp smiled and laughed. "Well I could always turn you in-" he was cut off when Dadan hastily shook her head.

"No! T- There's no need for that. We will take him in." Several voices could be heard behind her, presumably the other bandits... they groaned at their boss's lack of courage.

"Great! Now, where did the other boys go?" He peered through the door in confusion.

Dadan sighed. "They ran off and made a tree for in the woods. Right after you left, they've been there for months."

Garp raised an eyebrow before grinning. "I guess we will have to go find them then." he grabbed me by the arm again, leading me through the woods.

In the distance, I could hear their voices. I didn't bother asking how Garp found them, and so quickly, as I already knew the answer. The three were arguing, all equipped with a pipe. I presumed that they were sparring, and it led to some sort of argument.

Garp observed the scene before letting go of me, stalking over to the three boys before planting his fists on their heads. "Fist of Love for all of you!" The looks of horror were just as comical as Dadan's, their faces pale as they stuttered. Garp laughed. "I see you're continuing your training without me, you'll become strong marine's in no time."

Sharp retorts sounded, and Garp hit the boys again. They groaned in pain before Garp glanced at me. I let out a shaky breath and stepped forward. "I would like you to meet you're a new brother, he will become a strong marine along-side you three." Their eyes all flickered to me.

I shifted before giving a small nervous smile. "My name is Issac M. Lucas."

Ace glared hard, his body tense. I tried to ignore the small flicker of disappointment in my chest and observed the other reactions. Sabo wasn't glaring, but he was certainly tense. He also observed me, and I did my best to keep my face neutral. Luffy's face was a relief, and I couldn't help letting an out a shaky breath. He peered at me with curious, innocent eyes. He didn't seem nervous or tense, so that must mean he didn't see me as a threat. After all, his instincts were always spot on.

Luffy broke out into a grin and bounded over to me. "My name is Monkey D Luffy, and I'm going to be Pirate King!"

Everyone went silent before Garp hit Luffy again, causing him to yelp in pain and hold onto the inflicted area.

Garp went onto another rant about becoming a marine, and he mentioned a certain red-haired pirate and how he corrupted his mind.

I ignored these events and became familiar with my surroundings. I didn't know what to do nor how the brothers would act towards my arrival. I grimaced at the thought of the future, and the pain I would have to endure if I wanted to get close to these boys. I glanced back at Garp and the boys, the old man had finished yelling and I allowed myself to zone into the conversation again. "-Sadly I cannot stay and continue your training, so I'll be off. Get along!" The brothers all sighed in relief as Garp disappeared through the dense trees.

They soon turned their attention back to me however, Sabo and Ace exchanged cautious looks before the freckled boy settled on a glare towards me and the blonde a wary look.

I shifted uncomfortably before peering at the youngest, who grinned at me and laughed. "Shishishi, so where do you come from? I used to live in Fuusha before Jijji brought me here!" I smiled at his enthusiasm, but I knew I couldn't tell the whole truth.

"I was a cabin boy on a Pirate ship, though your grandpa beat up the crew and brought me here..." I vaguely answered while gauging the older two boy's reactions, knowing full well how Luffy would react.

Ace and Sabo both looked surprised, their eyes wide open. Unexpectedly, Ace was the first to regain his composure... he glared at me while scowling while muttering something I couldn't catch. When Sabo regained his composure he frowned, examining me as if staring would give him the answers he was looking for.

I brought my attention back to Luffy, who stared at me with awe, his mouth wide in shock. He broke out into a grin. "You were on a pirate ship. That's so cool—" he reached for his straw hat that hung loosely from his neck and examined it while smiling fondly. —"I knew a pirate crew, but they never let me sail with them. But I don't need to cause I'm going to be captain of my own crew and become the Pirate King, I promised Shanks!" he placed his hat onto his head and grinned at me.

Again I was shocked by his determination. Even though he was only a young child at the time, he still had an iron will. Sure he was weak, but I knew that if anyone could become Pirate King, it would be Luffy. I felt a smile creep on my face. "That's a fine dream, I hope you keep your promise."

Luffy tilted his head before exclaiming. "Of course I will!"

Before I could say anything else, the two other brothers came into view. Ace stalked over and came in between us, while Sabo only shook his head at the freckled brunet.

Ace crossed his arms over his chest and scowled. "Luffy don't talk to this guy! He could be dangerous." He cast a heated glare toward me, then to Luffy.

Luffy smile dropped. "But he won't hurt us," he stated it like it was the most obvious thing in the world. "He seems like a good guy!"

Ace paused before glancing towards me then to Sabo, who in turn only shrugged and joined his brothers.

"He doesn't seem so bad," his blue eyes trained on Ace before he turned them on me. "I'm Sabo, and the grumpy one is Ace—" said person shouted "hey!" —" I'm sorry for not introducing ourselves earlier."

I nearly let out a sigh of relief, with Sabo things wouldn't be so hard. He was level-headed and intelligent, I knew that he would be the bridge for me to cross to be able and reach Ace.

I smiled. "It's alright, nice to meet you both. You can call me Lucas."

Sabo nodded in response and Ace simply 'tsked' glaring at the ground. Luffy still stared at me with curiosity, and I knew to prepare myself with the questions I knew would come.

"You really were a pirate?!"—Luffy continued to ask me questions, and I quickly lost track of what he was asking, as the questions came and went as quick as they came. Though... one question did peak my interest.—" Oh! Do the people there poop? Do you poop?" he asked with the most genuine curiosity, his head tilted to the side in wonder.

I burst out laughing. Luffy continued to stare at me quizzingly as I grasped my bearings, I let out a few stray chuckles before answering. "Yes, people there poop and yes, I also poop."

"Why did you answer that?!" Both Ace and Sabo yelled, which made me another fit of laughter erupt. Luffy didn't know why I was laughing but he joined in too. The eldest boys stared at us with disbelieving looks, shaking their heads.

Honestly, this could have gone a lot worse in my opinion, in fact, this was way better than any scenario than I had imagined.

Sabo didn't hate my guts, unlike Ace, and actually did ask me a few questions... though they were luckily not of the same kind that Luffy liked to ask. Luffy had taken to calling me 'Luca' but I didn't really mind, it could be a lot worse. The only looks Ace gave me was a heated death glare, threatening glances, and a curious yet unreadable stare.

Though, while Luffy chatted with me the older boys had a hushed conversation and every so often glanced back at us with watchful eyes. I wondered what the two were talking about but there was no need to know, I doubted they would try to hurt me without any reason. Ace perhaps would but Sabo was smart enough not too, plus Luffy would never do that unless I hurt someone he cared about.

Eventually, the two headed back towards us with Ace still glaring but less heated. I wonder what Sabo said to tone him out a bit.

Sabo walked towards me, while Ace and Luffy started bickering. "Hey, can you and I talk for a moment?" he gestured towards a log further away from the other boys. Whatever it was, he didn't want the other two to hear.

I nodded and let him lead me, I decided to sit but Sabo remained standing his face serious and his body tense. I said nothing and waited for him to speak. "I don't think you're a bad guy, I trust Luffy's sense of character. But just know, that neither me nor Ace trust you–" he shifted, glaring at me with piercing blue orbs. —"if you ever hurt my brothers, ill make you wish you were never born "

His threat didn't scare me, but the look in his eyes did. I had no intention of hurting these boys, and I would make that point known. "You won't have to worry, I have no wish to harm your brothers," I smiled kindly. "I hope we can be friends, all of us."

My answer clearly startled him, he gaped at me for a moment before snorting. "Ace didn't scare you away?"

I continued smiling. "Nope, and unless he kills me I'm not gonna go away so easily."

Sabo shook his head and muttered something. "Well, he very well could so id be careful. I have nothing against you, but my threat still stands "

I nodded, understanding full well. In almost perfect timing Luffy ran to us and leaped onto Sabo, wrapping his arms around his torso many times. I stared, unsure how to react as Sabo desperately tried to escape Luffy's grasp.

"You idiot!" Ace hit Luffy over the head, causing him to let go of Sabo and yelp in pain. "You're not supposed to show your Devil Fruit!"

I really hope everyone enjoyed the first chapter! I'm planning on pairing my oc with one of the brothers. So this is your chance to leave. I wasn't planning on posting this, but it is the best thing I've written in a long time. So here it is!