Alright, chapter two, let's do this! *As she starts stretching like she's about to run a race.*

So, because there is only ten known members of Rogers crew I figured I'd make some of my own characters or be really vague when it comes to someone, so if I mention a person without a name they honestly will not be very important to give a full character to so don't dwell on them too much.

Chapter Two

Layla's P.O.V.

Shanks was respectful of the fact that I was in a little bit of shock and stayed quiet till I felt ready to continue a conversation.

I was in that cage for maybe an hour before some more people dressed in black came and dragged me out, they also grabbed Shanks from the cage next to me.

"Aww, time to go already?" Shanks snarked, "If I could I'd give you five stars. No three actually, the food is a bit bland and accommodations aren't very comfortable."

I was worried that the people would have hurt Shanks with that comment but they gave no reaction at all.

They led us to a small room, in the room there were other people with collars too, they also had shackles around their hands and feet, all the chains on everyone led to a rail in the middle. The black clothed guys attached chains to Shanks and me, then locked them onto the rail like the others. It seemed that we'd be here for another little while, so working up the courage I finally decided to try at a real conversation with Shanks.

"S-so, how long have you b-been here?" I quietly ask.

"Mmm, three, maybe four, days," He shrugged.

I was hesitant with my next question but really needed an answer, "W-w-what is this place?"

I was confused about how Shanks remained so calm this whole time, "It's a Slave Auctioning House."

"Slaves?!" I exclaimed, "B-bu-but owning, selling and trading is not allowed! The Magic Council banned anything to do with that!"

"Oh, slavery is against the law, but no one cares, not even the World Government. It's kind of like something that everyone k ows is wrong but chooses to turn a blind eye to it." Shanks explained, "Wait, 'Magic Council'? I've never heard of that before."

"The Magic Council is the big, main authority of Earthland," I said, "How do you not know who they are? And what's the World Government?"

The red hed gave me an odd look, "First 'Magic Council', then 'Earthland', now you don't know what the World Government is? Where have you been living Girly?"

Before I could respond a door on the other side of the room opened and more peoplein black came in. They grabbed the closest ones to them that were in chains, unhooked them from the bar and pulled them out, the door slamming shut behind the loudly causing me to flinch.

"Lets continue this conversation later." Shanks said, "How about a subject change?"

"Okay,"I relented, "Why are you so calm about all of this? You are acting like you're going to just walk away after this."

Shanks face lit up in a big smile, "Because I am going to walk out after this. My crew will come in right as the price is set, they'll take out everyone operating this place and the I'll be walking away as this place burns to the ground."

Something clicked, "Earlier you said something like that too. "

"Yup," Shanks said as he shifted a little causing the chains around him to clink, "They will come, we will get everyone of these guys in collars out of here and then burn this building down."

"You also said crew, what do you mean?" I ask.

"Hey, at least your stuttering has stopped." Shanks redirected, "But exactly as I said, my crew, The Roger Pirates."

"P-pirates?" I stammered, "A - aren't pirates tales that people t-tell heir children?"

"And the stutter is back..." He sighed, "What rock have you been under, Girly? Pirates are definitely not tales."

The door opened again and the men dressed in black grabbed two more people before leaving through the same door.

It continued like that for the next few hours. Talk to Shanks for a little bit, door opens, people in black grab two more, door closes behind them with a bang, repeat.

My feet started to hurt after about half an hour of standing there, they were rubbed sore from walking on the wood and concrete that made up the floors with shoes, I'm also pretty sure there is a few slivers in my feet now.

When it got down to me and Shanks, I was so scared I couldn't talk anymore, Shanks went back to being politely quiet when he noticed.

The people in black came through the door, grabbed us and started to walk us out, they pulled down a little hall and another door. When the door was opened a barrage of sound suddenly erupted from the other side and a short set of stairs were right inside.

We were led up the stairs and through a curtain, on the other side of the curtain was what scared me the most.

We were on a stage, we were set in the center of the stage and the men in black walked a away, in front of us was a big crowd all talking loudly they quieted down upon seeing us.

A large hand and arm suddenly wrapped around my shoulders and a voice boomed into my ear, "Alright, ladies and gentleman! May I present to you our next two items! I tthink we should change it up and go woth the young man we have right here."

The big man who wrapped his arm around me didn't let go through the whole thing. As he talked fast the crowd started to shout out numbers.

It took a minute before the price calls slowed down, "We are at 800,000, can I get 830,000? 900,000? Alright 800,000 Going Once! Going twice! SOLD!"

Then he directed the attention to me, who he still had his arm around.

He smells like old, dead fish and he also probably hasn't washed for days.

As I was trying not to throw up the same thing that happened with Shanks went for me, the man started talking fast and the crowd shouted out numbers.

"We are at 1,200,000! Do we have 1,250,000? 1,300,000? Alright! 1,200,000 Going once! Going twice! SO-" The man was cut off by a loud explosion going off behind the crowd.

It became loud cacaphony of noise and people running.

But over all of the screaming, metal clanging with metal, and gunshots, I could have sworn I heard a huge, barreling laugh ring out.

"GYAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAA!!!!!!"

Looking towards where the laugh came from I could have sworn I saw a straw hat and big red coat before a peice of wood came flying towards my head from another explosion closer to the stage that had knocked me unconscious.

I can't tell you all how excited I am getting about this fanfic you guys!

I am sorry if you notice any mistakes!