Chapter 1: Harmless Fun.

Fuck this.

That's how I'm going to start this.

My name is Wodos T. Ellix, a member of the Mugiwara or Strawhat Pirates.

I am currently sailing with my nakama towards Water 7, where, we plan to repair our ship, the Going Merry.

However, I have recently been plagued by nightmares, horrible detailed nightmares that I cannot describe in full detail...but I fear I must at some point.

One of my nakama, Nami, suggested that I put my troubles to word, so that is what I am doing. Hopefully it will ease the pain slightly.

Now...how to begin?...I suppose it all started when we recieved an invitation to an island known as Omatsuri Island.

Most of my nakama were tempted by the offer of hot springs, woman and food, and even I was as well, we were all to blame...

Ah! I'm sorry, I'm getting ahead of myself. In the end, the captain, Monkey D. Luffy made the final decision. And so we set off.

We sailed for a while until we finally arrived at the island...

"Well, this island certainly is lively." Usopp the sniper sweatdropped as we surveyed a jungle on the island, the ONLY thing on this island.

I had gotten all dressed up for the occasion as well! I was wearing blue flip-flops and black shorts with an orange shirt that had blue sea flower patterns on it on. I was also wearing a blue cap and orange tinted sunglasses on my forehead.

"Because of all the wildlife?" I asked sarcastically.

"I guess this would be ideal for a hermit or something." Zoro the swordsman huffed in a bored tone.

"Jeez, your such a loudmouth." Sanji the cook grumbled as he smoked his cigarette. God, I hated those things.

"Huh? You say something?" Zoro growled.

"That is odd." Robin the archeologist said as she surveyed the area.

"What is it?" Chopper the doctor/cute reindeer asked.

"There were flowers drawn on the map, right? However, I don't see any flowers on this island."

"Maybe it was for decoration?" I suggested.

"We've been duped." Zoro stated. "Okay, let's get going."

As we all plodded back to Merry Chopper stopped. Why did he stop...

"Huh? Do you hear something?" We all pricked our ears up at his question, and I could distinctively make out drumming in the distance.

"This way!" Luffy yelled as he dashed off into the jungle.

'Why is he such an idiot?' I thought before following him.

We ran through heavy foliage until we-...my jaw dropped. It was a GIANT AMUSEMENT PARK!

"Spas and beauty salons." Nami whispered.

"Beauties from around the world!" Sanji gasped as he fell to his knees.

"Exquisite cuisines!" Chopper drooled. Strange, it's usually Luffy.

"T-This is..." Sanji started.

"Everything we'd hoped for!" Nami finished, and I had to admit, I wanted to check everything out!

I then noticed a two lines of what looked like ladies carrying giant feather fans, and so did Sanji. "Come into my arms, my finely selected beauties!" Sanji cooed, and then they tur-OH GOD THEY WERE MEN! "Hey! What gives!?

"Hey, look! They've got leaves growing out of their heads!" For a second I thought Luffy was joking, but on closer inspection I saw the okamas did actually have green sprouts growing out of their scalps.

"Yeah! Them too!" Usopp noted as he pointed at more arrivals. "What gives!?"

"Well, this island just became weird." Zoro huffed.

"Tell me about it." I muttered.

"Isn't that par the course with us?" Nami asked dryly.

Then a group of elephants began walking down, and on the middle elephant were two people who caught my attention.

The first guy was dressed in flowery clothes and had black hair that looked like a palm tree. The weirdest thing though was the flower on his shoulder, which had red and yellow petals, and a constantly smiling face.

The other guy had brown hair that hung over his eyes, and was wearing colourful clothes that just hung off his body, as if he was super skinny. He also had a flower, only this one was on his left breast pocket, and had green and blue flower petals, but still that same creepy smile. These two were also the only ones who didn't have sprouts coming out of their heads.

"Look! First leaves now flowers!" Luffy pointed out the two flowers, good job stating the obvious, captain.

"Two flowers..." I heard Robin whisper with interest.

"Pirates!" The pineapple head called to us. "Brave pirates that traverse the Grand Line!"

"Oh yes yes yes yes yes yes!" Luffy raised his hand like a little kid.

"Luffy!" Usopp scolded him.

"I congratulate you for reaching Omatsuri Island!" He smiled, why did it seem so dark? "My name is Baron Omatsuri!"

"Baron Omatsuri?" We all repeated, that CAN'T have been his real name.

"Yes!" He exclaimed with a nod. "I am you host, the master of this island!"

"It's coming!" Nami, Sanji and Chopper cheered.

"You have all faced a long and perilous journey."

"It's coming!" The trio cheered again.

"Please enjoy your well-deserved rest."

"It's coming!" Once more.

Everyone was getting starry eyed at the idea, and I was really looking forward to a good holiday. But...I couldn't help but keep looking at that droopy flower wearer. Something was...off...about him.

"You may enjoy yourself to you hearts content!" The Baron smiled. "But before you do, you must undertake the Ordeal of Hell!"

We all froze at that. "Ordeal..." Robin started.

"...of Hell?" Zoro said, now looking interested.

"Ordeal..." Nami stuttered.

"...of..." Chopper trembled in fear.

"...Hell?" Sanji gasped in shock.

"I knew it!" Usopp screamed, verifying his earlier 'it's a trap' claims.

"Um...I...I have a question!" Nami called to him.

"What is it?" The Baron asked with slight impatience.

"The note said something about spas and salons!" Is that the main focus of this?

"Spas?" Oh no, you know it's bad when your host echoes you questioningly.

"Beauties from all over the world and selected beverages!" Sanji spoke up.

"Beverages?" The Baron repeated again.

"What about exquisite cuisines?" Chopper asked.

"Exquisite cuisines...cuisines..." The Baron mused, this was beginning to annoy me.

"We're leaving!" The trio said as they turned and started walking.

But before they could Luffy grabbed them. "Matte, matte. Pops, what's the Ordeal of Hell?"

"The Ordeal of Hell is a test of strength. Countless many have failed to endure the task and fled barefoot from the island." The Baron explained.

"Shishishi! That sounds great!" Luffy smiled.

"Only to you, Luffy." Sanji muttered.

"If you do not absolutely trust in your nakama, you would be well advised to leave the island." The Baron told us.

I think all of us knew that that would immediately get Luffy motivated. "Don't be stupid! We'll accept your challenge!"

"Luffy!" Nami tugged on his rubbery cheek and pulled him to the ground. "Luffy, what are you saying!? What would you gain from accepting this!?"

"Even if there was something, we don't have any obligation to participate." Sanji knelt beside the captain.

"That's right, Luffy! It's dangerous!" Chopper yelled.

"I know we don't have to, but I wanna try it!" Luffy said with a wide grin.

I knelt down beside him. "I'm going with Luffy, he's the captain after all. Plus it will show our strength as nakama."

"Ellix!" Nami whacked me over the head. "Don't you go along with this as well!"

"Hey!" Usopp caught our attention. "See, I told you so! I told you this was a trap!"

"It is?" Luffy asked, making me facepalm.

"It's the Ordeal of Hell!" Chopper added.

"That's right." Luffy said brightly.

"We don't know what will happen!" Usopp continued.

"Yeah." Luffy nodded.

"Luffy!" Chopper screamed in a panic.

"Nani?" He asked innocently. His mind was set, and no one was gonna change it, that's why I just went along with it.

Usopp finally sighed in defeat. "Why are you always so carefree?"

"It doesn't matter if it's a trap or not, you guys can handle it." Luffy said without doubt, making us look at him with wide eyes. "Besides, I trust all of you."

We all blushed. That's what made Luffy such a great captain, his unwavering faith in us. "Your sucha sweet talker, captain." Really, Sanji?

"Hell...hell, huh?" Zoro finally spoke with his demonic grin. "I'd like to see what this is all about."

"Zoro!" Usopp exclaimed.

"Count me in too, I am a bit interested in the Baron." Robin stepped forward.

"Robin!" Chopper cried.

"Oh well, I'm up to it." Sanji stood up.

Nami sighed. "That leaves me no choice, let's just get it over with."

"Luffy, if your going to do this, then I'm with you!" Chopper cheered.

Usopp looked like he was going to object, but finally gave in. "Fine then, I'll do it too!"

The Baron laughed with, what I interpreted as, a hint of malice. "So, all of you are participating? Very well, prepare for the Ordeal of Hell!"

And so it had begun.

And now I regret that we had all agreed to this.

I had set my course, and it led to pain and misery.

Well, I'm doing this. It took a lot of internal debating, but I finally decided to just get it out of the way. Ellix isn't talking to me for starting this story.

Ellix: Evil author...

Yes...anyway, reviews are much appreciated, this story won't be updated as often as my main One Piece story, but still. Thank you for reading! Oda owns One Piece! I only own my OC's!