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This story is unique because my oc's journey starts around the same times Luffy's does. This chapter is shorter than a normal one would be because I wanted to leave off on with hope excitement. This story will have a lot of comedy too it but keep in mind it will be sad and very serious at the same time. At the end of the chapter is a form to submit original characters those are always fun to read. You can Pm those to me if you would like enjoy and review.

CHAPTER 1: A Unified Dream

A small island is nested to the south of the large country of Sunderland. The island goes by the name of Norooz. It was a failed colonial island by the great country of Sunderland, but instead of the settlers returning home when the project was canceled they stayed. The reason why the group stayed on the island was because of its stunning natural wonders untouched by the destructive hands of man. There was lush jungle with a tall mountain in the center of the island. From the Mountain spawned three rivers that divided the island into three different regions. As the rivers rushed down the mountains rather impressive waterfalls formed. The most impressive of these falls was the Lamilunar falls staggering nearly a 180 feet into the air and flowed into the fall line of the river (Fastest moving part of the river). The human population has only been settled on this island for a quarter of a century. This means that many these people were the first generation on the island; many of who had already given birth to the next generation. The current population of the island was around 3,500 people most of which that was centered on the chief port that had grown into the bustling town of Clearwater. The town had no issues with violence because of it lax polices and its agreement to serve both: pirate and marine, Vagrant, and rich etc... This was a happy settlement that had no worries.

This is just the backdrop to what will begin an epic adventure of a young woman named Kiely L. Rumi and her struggles to find her brother and bring him home. This adventure begins in the cozy cottage just north of the actual port of the city. The cabin was somewhat ornate filled with strange hand carved wooden furniture and series of assorted statues and paintings indicating a person who has traveled well in their life lived here. An old man with a full gray beard and a balding head sat on a couch. He was wearing a pair of overalls and a nice shirt on his feet he had a pair of bed room sleepers. His face wrinkled furiously as he stared intently at a picture that had two babies both looked exactly a like except one was a girl while the other was a boy. Everything from their brown hair to their blue eyes was similar. In fact it was hard to tell them apart he took one last look at the picture and sat it on the coffee table in front of him. He yelled "Come here a moment Kiely"

"Hai papa... just give me a sec okay" Kiely said as she brushed her bangs off to the side and quickly ran a comb down her brown hair that fell just below her shoulder. She looked in a mirror and adjusted her orange blouse and slipped on a pair of brown sandals the rest of her outfit consisted of a pair of white capris pants. She grabbed a white boonie and placed it on her head. She ran out of her room grabbing a unique blade from the corner of the room and placing by her bed as she turned the corner to the living room she heard her Grandpa say

"Do you really mean to go through with your plain...?" She walked in front of him and nodded her head in solidifying her resolve. "Then sit down a sec... I have quite a few gifts for you and just so you know through my travels... I have acquired an invaluable amount of wisdom and that is my greatest treasure I can give you so I reckon I will start with my invaluable knowledge. First, rely on your strength to an extent, but the more intelligent fighter will carry the day... that is the truth the next two are more important... the life we live is short and can even be shorter for those on the sea... So fulfill your dreams and goals everyday make every day memorable so in your final moments you can sing about your tales with pride... Last is one of equal importance there will be times on this journey when all you see is darkness and you feel like giving up... when that times come remember the reason you have come so far in the first place strengthen your resolve with knowledge and fight out of the darkness."

She was taken aback by her Grandpa sentiments she smiled and wiped a small tear from her eye and said "I will bring him back I promise" She embraced her Grand Pa in a hug and tears fell down her face she was always known for being slightly over emotional she pulled her hat down over her face to hide the tears. It was clear she missed her brother who was taking by a group of slavers in the middle of the night nearly 5 years ago now. It was traumatic incident her parents were retired marines and took to the seas to find him they have not returned either. It was now her turn and she was going to bring him back at all cost. Her Grandpa pulled himself away from the girl and spoke

"Don't let me forget I have several gifts for you the first of these being a coat. It's just a white captain's coat Grandma stitched for you to show your status; it is blank so you can put whatever symbol you want to on it and the second gift is a necklace bearing the image of Christophe he will protect you on the seas... it's about eighty years old now so don't lose it" He half joked laughing at his own joke he looked at her and smiled " You will get the third gift tonight now go and buy the rest of your supplies and meet me and your Nanny at your ship in a few hours.. Now get going."

An emotional Kiely placed the folded coat on the coffee table and stared at the necklace for a moment before she placed it around her neck. She kissed it and darted out of the door towards the market area to get the supplies she much needed. Her grandpa shook her head and wonder if this girl was going to make it by herself she was rather smart, but would that be enough to carry her through her journey. One thing for sure he needs to get to the docks and prepare the third gift.

In the Market place

Kiely was wandering through the shops her mind following through a million thoughts at once. Each time the roulette spinner in her head seemed to stop it landed on a depressing thought; the thought of her brother and where he maybe now. This thought struck deep down to her very core because the day when he was taken she could do nothing to stop the attackers from taking him in fact she felt that her parents blamed her for the kidnapping whether that held any truth or not it was the way she felt.

Since that day she learned how to fight and with swift determination learned the basic techniques that would go a long way into mastering the sword style of her Grandpa. She would make silent vow after vow with herself that by using any means necessary she would bring her brother back and her hope was that her brother would somehow hear her pleas and fortify his hope knowing his sister was on the way to save him. She held the will of her family inside of her they all have shed tears of grief including her and she was going to rid them all of this unyielding grief

She wandered into a shop that specifically sold book that pertained to pirates; books about the romance of being a pirate and the marines who fought tooth and nail to rid themselves from the scourges of the seas. The book she was looking for was one of non-fiction of sorts so she could get accustomed to how to deal with pirates on the open seas and how they would treat her. What she found was three books that she thought were too perfect. The first of the books "The Tale of a King: Gol D. Roger" the other two were generic books about how to deal with pirates in pressure situations that did not involve fighting and killing.

She continued walking around the market gathering various odds and ends to finish preparing for her journey. After about an hour or so more of shopping she figured she would head back to her house to grab the last of her things before going down to the ship and setting sail. On her way back home she noticed that there was not too many people out and about this was unusual for this town she brushed that thought off to the side blaming it on the weather not that it was bad it was just slightly colder than usual.

As she opened the door her face fell on a picture of her and her brother. The same one that her Grandpa was holding early; she walked over to that picture and picked it up looking at it for a second she smiled and one thought entered her head she was going to find him. She sat the picture down and picked up the coat and placed it so that it rested over her shoulders. This was the same way her father would wear his marine coat. She walked out of the living room and into her room grabbing a sword by her bed she tied it on her waist with an orange sash. She looked on her nightstand and saw a steel forearm protector this was essential to her sword style. She walked over and picked up the piece of armor and slid it on her left arm. She clutched her hand and rotated her wrist to make sure it still fit. She threw her books in her bag and slung it over her shoulder giving her room one last look she shut the door bidding it goodbye. Kiely walked into the living room and looked at the bookshelf and saw a picture of her and her brother when they were 12 she carefully took the picture out of the frame and slid it in her pocket she was ready now. She walked out of the door bidding her house goodbye.

Walking down the cobble streets she had a good view of the ocean and the sun setting behind it. This was called by many in her village the twilight period during this time it is said that lost souls could find their way home. She couldn't count the days she sat at the port hopping to see her parents or bother come sailing over the horizon and each time she was let down as the passing ships that came in where never the one she hopped for. She remembers begging the most disgusting looking pirates for news of a couple of Marines but as always nothing ever came up. Starting today however, she was not going to wait any longer she was going to throw her hat in the ring and find them herself.

Kiely was so absorbed in her thoughts that she did not notice she was approaching a huge banner that read 'Good Luck Kiely we are with you...' In fact it was not until people started to jump out of barrels and from behind crates yelling surprise did she notice anything. She was in utter shock as her Grandparents walked up to her and said " We did this so you know unity... you are never alone this village will support you no matter how far you may go" Her Grandpa paused for a moment and the screamed " Bring out the cake!". Sweets were always a soft spot for Kiely ever since she was a child she loved sweets. As the sun fell and welcomed the night there was a huge party erupting amongst the pier no one was sad the music was upbeat there was food for everyone and more are less it was all ate.

Although she enjoyed this party Kiely found that it was the time for her departure she knew it would be sad when she did, but she wasted too much time already. She called her Grandparents over to meet her and said "It is about that time ya reckon" They nodded in agreement the sun has already set if she did not leave soon she might change her mind. "How should I say goodbye:" she asked them to which they shook their heads and scooted off dancing to the music leaving her to decide for herself.

Picking up a mug of Rum she raised her glass high and said "Thank you all so... so much... I will not fail... It is about time that I depart I have a big world to search... Y'all came out to see me off and threw this wonderful party. I will carry the will of this village always" She paused with the entire party starring at her then with a smirk she started to sing.

"No matter how far he may roam

Always a hero comes home

In his last stand he will fight

Until he sees victory in sight

Always a hero comes home

With sword drawn he will lead

Until all the lost souls freed

Always a hero comes home

On highs seas or mountain peaks

In the darkness where hope is bleak

Always a hero comes home

In the desert he may thirst

But he will save the dying first

Always a hero comes home

On that day he returns

Our hearts will no longer yearn

Always a hero comes home

No matter how far he may roam

Always a hero comes home "

Once she finished her song the whole village was cheering along in a happy tone this was a song that everyone knew. It was sort of an Anthem for the island and it helped that she had a beautiful singing voice. She finished her song and hoped onto her boat her grandpa untied the ship from the dock and she was off into a voyage of new adventures. As her ship sailed off she can here the entire party singing the song as she hears the lyrics clear 'Always a hero comes home' she smiled and let a tears slide out of her eye before she took to the helm as the voices of the village fell over her until her ship was out of sight.

This was the beginning of the adventure for the young Kiely L. Rumi at age 19 she was sailing into an unknown adventure as she follows in the same footsteps as her parents to find the lost one. Her goal solidified and her dream concrete she sales off into the night into a calm sea with a gentle breeze.

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That song is actually a poem a wrote a while ago let's see I was in 10th grade when I wrote it.. It is kinda cheesy I guess but I felt it fit in nicely with the tone of the chapter. I really hoped you all enjoyed the chapter leave a review and send me those characters. I am willing to take any spots so no need to worry on that