AN: welcome readers, I am your wonderful Author GoldenScrollz. Now that you've gotten my introduction let us share a little on what I plan to do for this story, first off this will be a kinda SI story(if you don't know what that is it's Self-Insert). Now with this I can already feel some people going "oh, but Mr. Scrollz. I feel like this will be similar to all the other stories that are out there about people being dropped into the world of One Piece." And I will reply with "Well you better stick around and find out, because my goals to make you love this story. If you don't then well i'll still have the others who like it." So without any other delay let's begin the journey
All right belong to the respective owners, ONE PIECE doesn't belong to me. But my original characters do.
Chapter 1: Fate sure is a Comedian
"Hmmm… this just doesn't seem right." A young man stated, his puzzled expression shown as he looked out into the vast waters before him.
The young man looked to be in his early twenties, as he rubbed his dark auburn hair messing up his already spiky hair, his deep green eyes staring out in front of him. He wore a pair of black running shoes that stood out near his grey tattered jeans as the two colors clashed with each other for attention. The young man also wore a white tank-top covered by a crimson sleeveless jacket.
"Okay Marcus, you've gotten into some jams before. You can sure as hell figure this one out." the man stated as he pulled a aged piece of paper from the pocket of his jeans.
Cyrus D. Marcus, welcome to your new home. I'm sure you're quite familiar with it seeing as you have loved the story for a while now. But if you haven't gotten it yet. Welcome to the world of One Piece. Now seeing as you were reincarnated into this world and should be receiving this little gift around the age of 3, I do hope you hang onto it. See nobody really knows of you yet, I bet that'll change In a few years if you really want your wish to come true. so here's my challenge come and find me, defeat me and you get all the answers you could ever Imagine.
"Damn Asshole, making me suffer all these years. When I find you- forget it no point in changing the hell he's put me through in this world." Marcus sighed as he turned walking back into the populated city of Water-7, its buildings and canals showing the true beauty of the floating city as the large fountain overhead produced its usual water flow.
Beginning his journey, Marcus absently strolled down the streets of the ever busy city. His mind wandering here and there as he passed the many stores and buildings. As Marcus moved down the streets he would wave and smile as he came across a familiar face every so often, his face sporting a warm smile as he greeted the person. Within few minutes Marcus found himself looking up at the oddly built building near the edge of the city, It's odd design showing the familiar title "Franky House". Nearing the building Marcus heard the loud occupants laughing and talking as they enjoyed the day. Raising his hand, Marcus knocked loudly on the door causing the commotion on the other side to instantly stop as silence filled the building.
"Who is it?" the question giving a smile to Marcus's face, as he kicked the door open sending whomever was on the opposite side flying into the massive crowd of men dressed in ridiculous uniforms.
"You know damn well who it is!" Marcus yelled a wide grin on his face as everyone stared at the man in silence.
"Big Bro Marcus!" the cheers from the whole gang erupted as Marcus was soon surrounded by the many occupants of the gang gaining a bombardment of question from the members of the house.
Where have you been? When did you get back? Does Big Bro know? Each question giving Marcus a even bigger embarrassed expression as he scratched his cheek, laughing nervously in the process. Quickly moving marcus snatched a canteen hanging from the side of his pant taking a quick gulp off the contents of it in the process.
"You wanna know where the hell I was. Well then forget about, I'm not telling." many of the men expressions turning serious before everyone burst into a fit of laughter. Marcus too tried holding his serious tone before also breaking down into a massive laugh. The members patting the man on the back as the laughter in the building began to die down.
"Man, one of these days we're going to get you to tell us Big Bro Marcus." the statement causing many of the other members of the Franky family to nod in affirmation. Marcus still chuckling began moving past the many members towards the usual room he knew the leader of the family to be, waving off the statement in the process as he continued.
"Tell Franky when he gets back that i'm waiting for him." Marcus eyed the soft cushions on the couch he was currently moving towards. Taking no argument in the statement the rest of the gang continued partying and talking. Marcus plopping down on the comfortable furniture, closed his eyes resting his head on his hands as he listened to the noise around him. As time moved by Marcus continued to wait patiently, opening his eyes slightly each time the doors to the building were opened or closed spotting some of the other familiar members of the Franky family. Looking at the members Marcus couldn't help but smirk at the connection that the gang had with each other, that was until a certain image flashed in the young man's mind reminded him of what connection can also bring.
"It's too bad this'll be the last time I see them before handing Franky my resignation. I've stayed too long anyways." Marcus sighed to himself as his eyes closed again taking in the many noises around him. For a few minutes everything seemed peaceful for the auburn haired man, until the laughing about a certain long nosed sniper he just heard caused the eyes of Marcus to pop open immediately.
"No, this can't be happening. If they show up now i'll likely get roped up into what's about to happen as well." Marcus instantly shot up watching with wide eyes as one of the giant men from the family opened the front door of the building, his greeting being a very hard rubbery fist. Leaving his mouth a gape, Marcus watched as four members of the strawhat crew strolled into the building there expressions stone cold as they examined their opponents.
"Damn it! I can't let them hurt these guy like they did before, even if they deserve it. I still want them to live." Marcus instantly moved, surprising everyone as he now stood in front of the equally shocked pirates. As Marcus appeared many of the gang couldn't help but audibly swallow as each member stepped back, their expressions showing fear and confusion as they looked not at the four enemies but Marcus himself. The four pirates only looked around in confusion at the rest of the gang before their gazes landed back on me.
"Woah wait a second, Big Bro Marcus is getting serious!" one of the members yelled shocked
"Yeah, i've never seen him do this before even against Big Bro." another member whispered, though loud enough for the rest of the group to nod in agreement.
"Hmm, who are you?" The man, Marcus knew all too well as Sanji stated letting loose a puff of smoke while glaring at the same time. On the far left stood the large form of the straw hat's doctor, Tony Tony Chopper as he also stared menacingly at me. Next to him stood the deadly silent Roronoa Zoro 2nd mate of the crew, his eyes glancing Marcus up and down estimating his power. Last to gain Marcus's eye was the familiar straw hat clad captain of the crew, Monkey D. Luffy his expression serious while his eyes held slight curiosity at the man before him.
"It doesn't matter. What does is this." Marcus instantly turned from the four straw hat's to show his furious expression at the gang behind him. "What the hell did you idiot do?" the question causing the entire gang to freeze up, their faces draining the color from them.
"We're so sorry, please protect us from this madman!" they all said in unison bowing their heads to the four behind Marcus. Though the time seemed to freeze for the gang as the sound of knuckles cracking in front of them all caused them to all look up in fear as the furious expression Marcus held. Luffy, Zoro, Sanji, and Chopper all ready to pound the gang were now completely shocked as Marcus turned back to face them his expression returning to its serious expression.
"Well it seems to me that my colleagues, if I can even call them that now have done something incredibly stupid. What seems to be the problem?" Marcus obviously already knowing the reason for the forced entry. The man's mind remembering how Usopp the crews sniper was beaten incurring the wrath of the rest of the crew.
"They hurt my friend." the stern tone coming from Luffy as he stared at Marcus, earning a slight sigh from said man as he hung his head.
"Why did I have to return just as these idiots pissed off the wrong people." Marcus mumbled barely loud enough for anyone to hear. This statement shocking the whole Franky family, as they all began looking between the two people.
"My name is Cyrus D. Marcus, but I already know who you are Strawhat Luffy." Marcus raised his head causing Luffy to instantly focus on the man.
"Yeah, and?" the response earning a small chuckle from Marcus.
"See as much as these guys deserve the beating you four were going to give out… I can't allow you to do that, even if I am turning in my resignation today they're still my friends and no one harms them without getting through me." the statement causing Luffy's eyes to widen before a small smirk appeared.
"Shishi, you're a pretty cool dude Mango." the failed compliment causing Marcus to earn his own smile.
"It's Marcus. Okay, guess it's time the rest of you scram before this whole building collapses from what's about to happen. Plus I won't be able to hold these guy off forever." Marcus looked over his shoulder towards the awestruck members of the Franky family.
"Big Bro Marcus!" tears falling from all members of the gang.
"What are you sticking around for get moving!" Marcus yelled as he turned back to the strawhats as everyone behind him began moving.
"Hmmm, you think you can take all four of us. I like this guy's guts" Zoro smirked his hand gripping the hilt of one of his three swords
"Shut it mosshead! The shitty-bastard is just being cocky." Sanji puffed out another cloud of smoke before continuing to stare at Marcus.
"What did you say Curly-brow!" the two butting heads as Chopper tried to separate the two, Marcus chuckling slightly at them.
"Guess we better get this started. So who's first " earning the threes attention, while Luffy continued to look a Marcus seriously. Without missing a beat, the bandana wearing swordsman stood before Marcus his eyes showing want for a good fight. Drawing two of his three swords Zoro charged straight for Marcus, not surprised as the he instantly dodged the attack. Reacquiring his balance Marcus drew back his fist aiming it for Zoro's face only for it to be blocked by the metal of one his swords. Jumping back from each other smirks soon appeared on both men's faces as they looked at one another. Marcus unable to advance, threw an arm up in defense as a iron hard kick sent the man flying into the nearby wall. Sanji landing next to Zoro as they stared into the large dust cloud only to barely block as both were thrown back onto opposite sides of Luffy colliding with the wall. Causing both Luffy and Chopper to stare on in shock.
"The hell was that!" Sanji yelled pulling himself out of the wall as Zoro did the same hissing in aggravation.
"Just because i'm taking you on alone doesn't mean you can pass right through me." All attention focused on the dust cloud as Marcus appeared hands in his pockets. Chopper quickly moved towards Zoro and Sanji checking their injuries, shocked to see no damage to either before looking back at Marcus. "How?" the question earning a raised eyebrow from Marcus but was soon abandoned as Luffy drew back his fist launching his ranged attack at the man. Marcus having enough time merely sidestepping the attack only to be shocked as on either side of him Zoro and Sanji prepared to connect with there only attacks. As the two attacks were launched, both noticed as the figure they aimed for disappeared, only to now be standing behind Luffy.
"Didn't I say that you couldn't just pass right through me." Luffy unable to react fast enough as the fist impacted his skull, sending the rubber teen flying into Zoro and Sanji. All three colliding into the far wall of the building.
"Guys!" Chopper yelled, worried before turning his furious gaze towards Marcus. Chopper charging forward through his fist forward, only to be blocked by Marcus as used both arms to take the force of the blow sliding back from the power. As soon as the momentum stopped Marcus looked up at the humanoid reindeer panting softly as sweat started to form on his face, causing all four to instantly notice.
"Damn looks like they noticed." Marcus continued to pant before gripping his head as sharp pain ran through it.
"Chopper what's going on with him?" Sanji called out gaining the reindeers attention.
"I don't know. Wait you three aren't injured?" the words landing as each member of the monster trio looked over there bodys, shocked at the lack of injuries. This caused all their attention to move towards Marcus as he clutched his head panting faster than before as sweat dripped down his face.
"Hey Mango. What's wrong with you, and why aren't we injured?" Luffy asked now confused about the whole situations.
"Shit!" Marcus yelled as he began stumbling, barely being able to stand up.
"Well it looks like I won't be able to fight you guys any longer… maybe i'll see you guys again. Sorry for distracting you all while they got away." All four members of the strawhats looking on in confusion as Marcus disappeared within seconds. After getting over the slight shock all four regrouped in the now barren building, each questioning the battle in different ways. Chopper still worried about the potential injuries the other three acquired, held a look of utter disbelief as they appeared unscratched.
"How's this possible, you all had one attack land… but there's no marks." all of them examining for any scrapes or bruises.
"Something was up with that guy, I know his attacks landed." Sanji looked around at the damaged building.
"He's a mystery man." Luffy's comment causing the group to go silent only to receive two large bumps from both Sanji and Zoro.
"It's too bad he seemed like a strong opponent." Zoro slowly sheathing his swords.
"I like him, he seems like a good guy." Luffy`s comment causing all three to gape at there captain. Noticing Luffy only tilted his head in confusion at the three's reaction as they each started regaining their composure.
"What?" Luffy asked a large grin spreading across his face.
"Luffy he works with the Franky family, fought against you, Sanji, and Zoro, not to mention allowed the gang members to get away with harming Usopp." Chopper showing his aggravation at the teens statement. Though none of the words reached the captain's head as he remained confused by the doctors words.
"Yeah, he may have let them get away but he didn't hurt us at all when he had the chance, even while we managed to hurt him. Plus he stood up for his friends, just like how I would for any of you." The words causing Chopper to freeze instantly as the confused expression remained on Luffy's face as to why they thought that of the Marcus. Sanji couldn't help but stare at his captain with respect as his statement was fully recognized, Zoro on the other hand smirked at his captain's words.
"I-I guess you're right." Chopper sighed as he watched Luffy begin moving for the exit.
"Let's go take Usopp back to Merry." The three automatically following their captain's orders as they all left the building.
Enies Lobby~ 1 hour later
"SPANDAM!" the voice rocking the tower of Justice, sitting firmly on a small outcrop of land on the island of Enies Lobby. Freaking out about the loud voice, seated behind a large desk was a lavender haired skinny pale man sporting a ugly leather face mask as he attempted to not spill coffee on himself as a young marine burst through the doors sweating up a storm eventually skidding to a stop in front of Spandam`s desk.
"Sir! Lord Sagittarius has just arri-" The marine's sentence being interrupted as the large doors to leader of CP9 office, were blown completely off their hinges bursting through the wall behind the two quivering men. Entering the newly enlarged door stood slim man his bleach blonde hair pulled back into a ponytail as he adjusted the large pair of glasses, while his attire was a pair of black dress shoes, sleek navy blue pants, and a white dress shirt covered by a black suit vest. Slowly entering into the room, the taps of the man`s shoes echoing as each person held there breath in anticipation.
"L-L-Lord Sagittarius, What's a legend like you doing here?" Spandam now visibly sweating bullets as Sagittarius stood calmly in front of the desk.
"Are you Spandam?" Sagittarius asked stupidly as he looked of the paling young marine, causing the other to comically drop.
"I'M SPANDAM!" Spandam shouted only to curl back in fear as Sagittarius gave him a death glare before returning his attention to the marine.
"So Spandam, looks like you fixed your face. But I do have to say that you're still a giant wimp." Sagittarius stated patting the currently breaking down marine. The leader of CP9 face palming at the man's stupidity.
"Well let's get down to why i'm here, and tell that janitor to act respectful in the presence of such royalty." Sagittarius spoke as he began moving to one of the available couches in the large office, Spandam's eyes bugging out at the man's words.
"Janitor! I'm Spandam the leader of CP9, not this guy!" Sagittarius now sitting on the couch, opened his mouth to say something only for him to proceed to clean his glass. Now with the clean pair of eyewear Sagittarius took a look around the room.
"Spandam. There you are, why didn't you say anything?" Spandam at a loss for words as the man now addressed him.
"Anyway back to what I was talking about before, you have a few of your officers undercover in Water 7 right now if i've been informed correctly?" Sagittarius's face turning dark as power washed over the room causing Spandam to shake in fear. Replying to the question Spandam quickly nodded ending the wave of power as soon as it appeared.
"Good. Well then I'd like you to inform them of another target they need to bring back, from their current mission." fear gone from Spandam as he smiled at the man's suggestion, while Sagittarius remained calm and serious.
"And who might that be?" the smile of Spandam growing wickeder each second.
"Well if memory does serve me right this young man should go by… Cyrus D. Marcus, and is currently under the employment of the Franky family." a dark laugh emanating from Sagittarius as he spoke.
Water 7~
"Get reincarnated into a world they said, be a blast they said… yeah, sure is a blast. Now things are all screwed up, and if what I remember was supposed to happen they sure won't happen the same way now." the weak voice of Marcus D. Cyrus spoke as he layed on the roof of one of the many buildings throughout Water 7, staring up at vast blue sky as the sounds of the city below kept him company. Groaning in pain, Marcus pulled himself to the ledge, allowing himself to sit and view the streets and canals below him. The man's unenthusiastic eyes wandering the large crowd scanning over the people and their daily task.
"Well I hopefully haven't changed much, but that probably not the case. Damn, and here I wanted a normal life, but no whoever decided to plop me into this world sure had to give me one of the worst hands i've ever seen." A pout working it's way across the face of Marcus as he scratched his head in frustration. Huffing in aggravation, Marcus turned his attention back towards the streets his blood freezing as he did so. Staring up at him were the familiar blue eyes of Nico Robin as a slight breeze shifted her dark hair, her attire the same as Marcus had remembered from his previous life.
"Is she looking at me?" the question stated to no one but answered with a slight nod from Robin.
"You're totally listening in on me right now." his statement receiving another nod as she attempted to hide her amusement. This causing Marcus to gain his own warm smile, only for it to fade as he watched the masked figure appear next to Robin ruining her whole mood. Frowning Marcus watched as she glanced up once more a small smile on her face before following the now disappearing figure.
"Damn it! Why didn't I do anything!" The yell causing nearby birds to flee, as Marcus punched into the solid stone next to him, cracks forming around the impact. Confusion written all over Marcus's face as he ground his teeth together.
"I could have stopped this whole disaster that's going to happen. Ah! Why am I such a idiot." The frustration building inside of Marcus as he continued to punch the same spot increasing the cracks in the side.
"Maybe taking a nap will clear my mind up." Marcus paused before laying back onto the roof of the building looking up at the still clear sky, his eyes slowly closing. Then before he even knew darkness replaced the once blue skies.
Unknown~
"What should we call him?" A soft female voice could be heard throughout the darkness. It's echo bringing warm to the cold void.
"I think it should be something manly, like an adventurer would have." the hearty laugh of another being filling the void, followed by the female voice's laughter. "I know! how about Henry?" the suggestion receiving an audible hum of thought.
"No, I was thinking more along your dad's side." the female voice suggested.
"Oh! I've got it. How about Marcus?" there was a slight pause before small laughter could be heard throughout the void.
"I think he likes it, and so do I. Welcome to the world Cyrus D. Marcus." The laughter of the female's voice cutting out as the void returned to cold darkness.
"Enjoying your memories Marcus?" a sly voice asked as the void dropped in temperature once again.
"Oh, that's right you can't talk to me. That's a shame seeing as I can still talk to you." The voice chuckled darkly.
"Things should start to get interesting soon, now that you've messed with the story. Even if it wasn't your intentions." The voice stated almost sounding pleased with the events.
"Well we shouldn't keep you from your destiny, so get up! Get Up! GET UP!" the void growing colder and colder with each shout before everything stopped no temperature, sound or feeling, continued.
"You still have much to change." Those were the last words heard in the void before the darkness turned to a blistering light.
AN: well I hope you enjoyed the first chapter of "What Dreams May Come" I will attempt to do a Weekly update on every friday, keep in mind though lovely readers that I am currently in college, have a job, and working on my own original story, so there may be some weeks were I will take a break. "But Scrollz how will we know when that happens." Never fear my wonderful readers, I your magnificent GoldenScrollz will tell you. As for that I hope you enjoyed the first chapter of our soon amazing adventure. BYE. BYE.