Hiya again. De4thless here. Onward to chapter 2. This is the very beginning of Banri's adventure. The last chapter was basically just a intro. A warm up chapter for you guys. One Piece isn't mine at all. I just on my OC. Thank you for making it this far.


CHAPTER TWO: BEGIN

"Listen to me very carefully Banri. I don't want you anywhere near this mansion. Understand?"

"Yes Dycen-sama."

"This party is extremely important and I don't want you hanging around. Is that clear?"

"Yes Dycen-sama."

"You're going to stay in that filthy peasant filled town and not cause any trouble for me. Got it?"

"Yes Dycen-sama."

"Such a smart child you are Banri. Glad to see that you're studies weren't a total waste. I'll send one of the other servants if I need you for anything."

Banri had her fist clench tightly, making her nails dig into her palms, but not enough to make them bleed. She kept her head down to hide her disgusted expression as the master of the mansion Richett Dycen gave her orders. He was wearing a dark red suit made of very expensive traded fabric with gold, silver and jeweled accessories. He's a large rounded man standing taller than Banri by several inches and wore a golden monocle on his chubby face. His pig like eyes speared through her.

"One more thing." He grabbed her face between his fat fingers and pulled it towards him. His breath smelled of wine and cigars. "Keep in mind Banri that you're my property. If you behave, I'll reward you greatly after the party."

He shoved her away and stalked off. To Banri, it looked like he had a big stick up his ass. She knows he'll be having some of his more important men watching her while she's wandering the town. He always does. Whatever this party is, it's a really big deal. There were more ships in the private harbor than she's ever seen before. The past few months it's been nothing but making the mansion look perfect for something that's only going to last a few days. That's all Banri heard when she was slaving away. Party this and party that.

But now for a little while at least she doesn't have to listen to anyone's bitching. She could spend all day down at the beach or train with Kujira some more. Yet she didn't feel like doing either of those things. Something was eating at her mind. It wasn't just her plan, but what she plans on doing afterwards. Her short brows furrowed and a pout form on her soft pink lips.

"Banri-chan! Oh Banri-chan there you are!"

She looked up as Elia came running towards her in her perfectly clean uniform. "Need me for something?"

"Yes I have a package in town I would like you to pick up for me when you get the chance. Is that alright?"

"I was thinking of heading down the hill sometime today."

"Thank you. I'd get it myself but Dycen-sama has all the house maids busy with last minute preparations."

"What's the party all about?"

"No one knows actually. Those that I talked to don't know anyways. A lot of rich people around Muneta Island and from the surrounding island are coming here."

Banri scoffed. "That old prick is going to be showing off that he's so rich. How stupid."

"Don't be saying that too loud Banri-chan. Oh there's something else." Elia took one of the brunette's hand and placed some Berry notes on her palm. "Buy something nice to eat while you're in town."

"Elia-san I can't-"

"Ah ah ah say no more. Take it and eat something tasty alright?"

"You're too nice to me."

"That's because you yourself are nice. Oh you can just leave the package at your cozy little shed and I'll come by to get it later tonight. Have fun in town!"

Banri watched as Elia skipped off back towards the mansion. She felt her stomach grumble a little. Having some decent food would be nice. The last time she ate anything was yesterday in the early morning. She stuffed the Berries into her pocket and used the back path that lead to the beach to get into town. The crisp early morning air felt good in her lungs as she carefully jogged down the slicky rocky path. There were streaks of pink and orange through the clouds from the rising sun on the horizon. She would have enjoyed the beautiful site more if she didn't feel held back.

She took a pause before the sea and stared out into the never ending shades of blue tinged with orange and pink. A breeze rustled her hair around her face and seemed to beckon her towards the horizon and beyond. Her heartstrings tugged. She wanted to leave now so badly, but Dycen won't let her go that easily. She'd be hunted down. He'd have his hounds on her just as if it were a foxhunt. She slapped her cheeks a little hard to focus and turned her back on the sea.

As she expected, Koyn Town was full of people in expensive clothing. It was a bit of a sickening sight. Banri watched as dozen of men, women and children of higher status than herself pranced around, looking at the shops before all migrating towards the Richett mansion. She hid behind some barrels and waited for nearly ten minutes for them to all leave. The lingering scent of heavy perfume made her nose itch.

Once the streets were clear, she made her way towards the bakery that was between the delicatessen and a bookstore. The owner of the bakery is pretty nice to Banri. An old lady with neat white hair in a bun and kind eyes. She's know Banri almost her entire life and hates the Richett family for treating her so poorly after her mother passed away. Banri is quite surprised how many people in the town dislike those of the mansion on the hill. It's all a facade when the townspeople of Koyn smile and say how much they appreciate the Richett family. She's even heard that the other towns of Muneta Island are like that too. Not everyone thinks that money is the greatest thing.

"Ah ohayo Banri-chan," the old baker lady greeted Banri when she walked into the empty shop. "It's good to see you again. Oh my dear, are you alright? Have they been treating you badly again?"

Banri put a hand on her healing cheek. "It's alright. I'm fine really. It's nothing serious."

"Poor child. How could they do such a thing? What brings you here by the way? There aren't any deliveries you need to pick up."

"I'm not allowed to be anywhere near the mansion for awhile because of that stupid shindig that's going on," Banri grumbled and took the money from her pant pocket. "Elia told me I should eat while I'm in town."

"Keep the money dear. I'll get you something so make yourself comfy."

Banri did as she said, placing the money back into her pocket again and sat at a small two seated table next to one of the windows. The trees swayed with the wind and the seagulls seemed to float in the sky from the gusts. Clouds lazily rolled in over the cape as the sun rose higher. It looked like a totally normal day for this island, but Banri notice something very different. Something that has never been there before and stood out like a black sheep in a flock of white wool. At the last dock of the harbor was a small pirate ship.

Even from the bakery window, she could tell the ship looked beaten. A Jolly Roger with a yellow straw hat fluttered in the wind, making it look like the skull was grinning. There was just one mast in the center of the ship and the figurehead looked like a sheep. Banri found that cute in an odd way. Most figureheads she has seen were more ferocious looking like a dragon or haunting like a singing mermaid. It probably wasn't a strong pirate crew if their ship is cute looking.

"Hear you are dear. Three large muffins just for you to enjoy."

Banri flinched a little when a plate with the sweet baked goods was set before her. "Oh thank you."

"The middle one is raspberry jelly filled. The one on the left is banana nut and the right is cinnamon sugar. And here's some orange juice to wash it all down."

Her mouth began to water from the aroma. "T-they smell delicious..."

"Go ahead and eat up Banri-chan."

She didn't need to be told twice. Banri took the raspberry one first, taking a huge bite from the top. The jelly almost melted in her mouth. It's been a long while since she last had something sweet. She wolf down the rest of the raspberry muffin, drank a few gulps of the orange juice and started on the cinnamon sugar one. She could have eaten these all day if she was allowed too. Then probably get sick later on. Before she got too far with the banana nut muffin, she looked up at the old lady.

"Have you seen that small pirate ship at the last dock?"

"The little one with the sheep looking figurehead?"

"Yeah that one."

"I saw it not to long ago. Before you walked in here. Never seen it before and I don't recognize the flag. Must be a group just passing through."

"The ship seems a bit too small to have a grand crew of pirates."

"Maybe they are new to the sea."

"Hmm I'm gonna go check it out."

The brunette finished up the orange juice and took the banana nut muffin with her, bowing her head in thanks as she left. It was a little bit brighter outside now, but there was an overcast. She had a feeling it was going to rain soon. With her muffin at hand, she walked down the dirt path, passing a couple other of small shops like a trade house with an inn, a fish market and a greenhouse outlet. The bigger and tad more expensive shops were near the center of town where the main trading post for the island is located. There was only one time that Banri has been to the center of Koyn Town when she was much younger and she went with her mother. She doesn't remember it much. Just the noisy crowded streets. Crowds don't sit so well with her.

The light colored musty boards of the dock squeaked under everything step Banri took as she walked cautiously towards the ship. The damage looked even more terrible close up. There were deep gashes and nasty holes almost everywhere she looked. The sheep's head was being held on with a piece of metal sheet and some with a few other parts of the ship including the mast. With her free hand, she traced her fingers along the side of the ship, almost feeling the pain from the wounds she has endured on her adventures. She walked a little more towards the end of the dock with her hand still on the side of the ship until she finally noticed the rope ladder hanging off the side. She stuck the muffin in her mouth and climbed up, peeking over the edge of the railing to see if there was anyone on board before pulling herself over.

Though it was relatively small, it had a very cozy and simple feel to it. She walked around the deck looking up and down while eating her muffin. It sure wasn't like any other pirate ship she had seen. She glanced in all the windows, seeing everything in a well organized manner. Banri stayed outside even though she really wanted to see what it looked like in all the rooms. Curiosity crept up on her as she began to wonder who these pirates were and when they have such a small cute looking ship. She head down the side stairs and looked straight up the mast at the waving flag. The skull still seem to be grinning. But she wouldn't be staring up at it for long.

Her entire body froze when she felt the something very cold and sharp right at the base of her next. The beat of her heart went crazy in a panic mode and her hands rose above her head. What came next was a deep gruff voice of a man behind her.

"What the hell do you think you're doing?"


Am I writing too much? I don't want to bore anyone...but alas there's chapter 2. Nothing like listening to One Piece OST and writing a fanfic for it and drinking tea. Please leave a review if you want. Chapter 2 has been completed. Do have a nice day~