Pandaman
Disclaimer: I do not own Pandaman
Prologue: Why this Story Even Exists
There lived a panda in the world we know as the Grand Line. He stood proud and tall like a human and wore green slacks along with a green sash around his waste. His head was that of a panda while his torso was a human's body with two heart tattoos on his, ahem, breasts. (No, I will increase the rating for that mostly because breast is not a bad word, and to any kids who laugh at this, you are very immature!) His arms were regular muscular panda arms with firework tattoos on each arm.
This special panda had been seen in various One Piece episodes as what we like to call an 'Easter egg'. This 'Easter egg' was all the rage, and just seeing him appear in the background or anything like that was a true honor for all One Piece fans.
Sadly, his fame did not satisfy him. This was to be revealed today when he had a chance to talk to Eiichiro Oda, the creator of One Piece.
He walked down the hallway as employees waved at him and greeted, "Hi, Pandaman!"
Pandaman kindly waved back like any gentleman would but never let his serious face leave his expression.
He opened the door to the office of Eiichiro Oda himself, walked up to the desk, banged his hand against the table and exclaimed, "I demand that I get my own episode!"
Oda simply stared at him and asked, "Nani?"
Pandaman fumed and repeated, "I want my own episode!"
Oda blinked and asked, "Why do you want your own episode? People already respect you."
Pandaman shook his head and snapped, "They know me the world's greatest 'Easter Egg', but no one knows me as a hero! I've never gotten a role in One Piece! I'm just a stupid background effect! For once, I want my own adventure, my own episode! Heck, my own mini-series would be nice!"
Oda nodded in understanding and replied, "So, you're tired of playing bit parts. Okay, you know, a lot of people have wanted me to make you an official character, but I never got around to it because I'm still working on Water 7. But, since you want it too, I guess I might as well do it. Congratulations, Pandaman, you're going to be a TV star."
Pandaman shook his hand and said, "You are a good man, Oda. It's no wonder so many people love you!"
Oda smiled and asked, "What kind of plot should we use? Are you okay with meeting… no… JOINING the Straw Hat Pirates?"
Pandaman shook his head and replied, "I don't think so! That would be clichéd and really stupid. Face it; people would see it coming a mile away! I think we should have a plot where I'm the hero! I would love to be the main character of my own series! But, if I am to be the main character, that's good enough for me. You can make as many plot twists and alters in my personality as you like, just as long as I am the hero!"
Oda smiled and said, "I like this idea of yours. You would make an excellent hero for a series! You'll be a traveling swordsman who helps those in trouble. Your dream will be to make a name for yourself and be dubbed a hero, but obstacles will prevent it!"
Pandaman smiled and nodded. "I would love to be dubbed a hero, and without obstacles, it wouldn't be worth it! You've outdone yourself, Oda!"
Eiichiro Oda and Pandaman shook hands on it as Pandaman left the office with a smile.
And that is how our favorite 'Easter egg' became a character in a special fanfic dedicated all to him.
