Monster Mash

A One Piece Halloween story.

I actually came up this not long after I started "From the Stars". But decided it could wait a while until it got closer to fall. While a little too soon for the actual holiday, I figured it'd be best to get started since it will be another long story. Anyway, don't expect to see Orpheum, he was just a character exclusive to previous story.

Chapter 1 ~ Who Should I be? Candy, capes and disguises!

The Thousand Sunny sailed along the gentle seas, which were as calm as the clear sky above. On deck, Nami was checking a map and compass, taking note of a nearby island the ship was heading towards. It's distinctly orange and yellow forest made it stand out on the blue ocean.

"Willow Island, an autumn type. Known for it's bountiful harvests and festivals, they especially enjoy Halloween." Nami spoke aloud, though only Robin and Sanji seemed to be paying any real attention to what the navigator was saying. A disinterested sigh could be heard, causing a vein to pop on her brow.

"So they really like Halloween, huh? Sounds stupid" Zoro scuffed as he picked his ear, never really caring for any holiday in particular. Just as he finished, the faint shadow of a foot caught his attention.

"How dare you insult sweet Nami-swan with your careless attitude? You shitty algae head!" The blonde chef bellowed, his leg hitting empty space as the swordsman deftly avoided the oncoming attack.

"LikeI care, doodle brow." Zoro scoffed before he and Sanji butted heads, teeth grating as they stared dagger of spite and ill at one another. Suddenly they both saw stars, as Nami slammed their skulls together with a scowl on her face.

"As I was saying; they have many kinds of costumed celebrations, but Halloween seems to stand out the most as their favorite." Nami continued, the barely conscious men at her feet groaned while a wisp of smoke trailed from both of their dented foreheads.

"An island where they nearly always wear masks and costumes? Sounds mysterious." Robin remarked with her trademark smirk. Ussop laughed nervously, slightly put off by such a thought, but shrugged it off when Chopper gave him a questioning look.

"Let's see, they have balls, dances, and even a costume contest, which..." Nami trailed off at the last part as she read about the island from the book. Somewhere, the sound of a cash register going off could be heard as the navigator squealed.

"A 10,000 belli prize for best group ensemble!" She swooned, jumping up and down as she imagined being showered in cash.

"Alright, it's decided, we're gonna enter that contest, and we're gonna win!" Nami declared with a clenched fist of determination. Ussop popped up behind her with a sweat-drop, "Nobody even agreed to anything you've said yet!" But the Sniper was silenced by a backhand to the face and crumpled to the floor alongside the slowly recovering Sanji and Zoro.

"Hurray! Halloween means lots and lots of candy!" Chopper danced around, ignoring the possible injured men on the deck. Luffy, who had been attempting unsuccessfully to stand on his head (with hat on), finally gave up and tumbled over.

"A costume party, that sounds cool!" The boy cheered and joined the tiny reindeer in celebration. As the two danced, Ussop, Zoro, and Sanji got to their feet.

"Looks like we'll need to think of some costumes then if we're gonna enter." Robin said, sparking a look in Ussop's eye.

"Then look no farther, I happen to be the worlds foremost designer. I've made outfits for whole towns, gowns and suits for royalty, I even once used the hair of a giant beast to knit blankets for a freezing village!" The sniper struck various poses as he boldly recounted his 'exploits'. Chopper and even Luffy were both mesmerized by the 'fabricated' claims.

"Then you can handle making our outfits." Nami said, leaving a stunned Ussop to try and argue, but was ignored as the others left. Gritting his teeth, the Sniper mentally reprimanded himself for opening his big mouth as usual.

"I wanna be an alchemist, or maybe a wizard!" Chopper hopped up and down in front of the bewildered Sniper, but was then promptly shoved aside by Luffy who looked as eagerly giddy.

"I want to be giant piece of meat!" The raven haired boy declared with his wide grin.

"FAT CHANCE! THAT'S JUST STUPID!" Ussop snapped with a snarl, only to have Luffy butt heads, glaring like a spoiled child denied their way.

"I'm the captain, and I say it's not!"

"It is too. Think of something else!"

"Oh all right.... oh! I know, a vampire!" Ussop seemed stunned, surprised that Luffy actually thought of something practical so quickly. Then nodded his agreement to the commission. Satisfied, Luffy left to go find something fun to do. Ussop then turned to Sanji and Zoro.

"So, what do you two want to go as?" The sniper asked.

"I don't know, a werewolf or something... This is all just stupid anyway." Zoro waved his hand dismissively and walked off. Sanji appeared to be deep in thought before finally responding.

"I desire for my outfit to be charming, eloquent, sophisticated and dashing! Something that would show the lovely ladies how much of a gentleman I truly am!" The chef said, his eyes full of hearts as he imagined a style suit of armor adorned with a white cape and rose cufflinks. Ussop visibly flinched away, as though the image was seeping into his own mind.

"I'll... uh, try my best..." He said, then breathed a sigh of relief as the blonde departed. Then he recalled that he still needed suggestions from Brook, Franky, and the girls.

"This is gonna be a long night..." The curly haired youth sighed to himself and left to gather more costume ideas.

To be continued.

Preview:

Luffy and the others are stunned to see an extensive selection of outfits, a proud Ussop looking smug and proud.

Luffy: Sweet! I want this one! No wait, this one!

Nami: Just pick one already you idiot!

The Group then arrives on the island, where they see many people dressed in costumes.

Robin: Such festiveness, they really enjoy their parties.

A feeble looking old man greets the group, muttering an ominous warning.

Zoro: What's with this old man, he seems kind of suspicious...

The Gang arrives at a large mansion, where a massive party is underway.

Nami: I can smell it, that prize money is as good as ours!

A figure watches the party from an overlooking balcony.

Zoro: I've got a bad feeling about this...

Luffy: On the next One Piece! "A terrible transformation! Curse of the Riaru Riaru fruit!"

Old note: And so that's the start of my new story. I'm still a little short on ideas. Namely on what Nami, Robin, Brook, Franky, and Sanji should be. I've already settled on Luffy being a vampire, Chopper a wizard/alchemist, and Zoro as werewolf. A fellow writer suggest Frankenstein's monster for Franky, but I'm still kinda lost on the others. Though I did think about making Sanji a monkey, since it would still fit for his style of fighting. Any and all suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

New note: Did some tidying up, and fixed the prize amount as some pointed out it was disproportionate to normal standards.