I'm so sorry that I hadn't updated in a while. It's because I will update this when summer starts and school is off. But, just because I have summer, I still have lots of things to do. So, this story is, unfortunately, pretty low on my priority, and it takes long. I'm struggling to keep up with my grades, and on Friday (this is written on Wednesday), I have two different projects due, which can really affect my grades. One of those classes, I have a B- (History) and the other, I have an A+ (Science). Last marking period, I was supposed to have an A+ in science, but I didn't do one assignment , and I got an F. That was why my mother kinda grounded me, if you have not already noticed. I also have several concerts to attend, including two of my own, and I haven't exactly found a plan on when to update. During summer, I will have a bit more free time. Plus, my boyfriend dumped me recently. I'm still a little depressed about that, and worried that my mother will take away my phone, and the computer if I get another F. Both of my projects are half finished, even though it is due in two days. Plus, tommorrow I have a field trip, and won't be back until like 9 PM. I won't be able to work on either of my projects, so that is going to be a problem. I so sorry about this long author's note, it's just that I really have no one to tell my feelings to, because most people say that I am just flat out annoying. Thank you
"Listen. They are planning on attcking this village from this very slope." Usopp said. "However, this is the only route that leads to the village. The rest are cliffs. There's no other way to attack. In other words, if you hold firm to this slope, the village can't be attacked."
"I see... that sounds simple." Luffy said.
I looked at him. "Are you sure?" I asked. "Do you even know what 'hold firm' means?"
"No idea." He said, laughing.
"It means to keep them from going up the hill to the village. Are you even listening?"
He nodded and said, "So it's a mystery act." He probably was't even listening.
"What are you guys capable of?" Usopp asked.
"Slicing." Zoro said.
"Stretching." Luffy said.
"Thieving." Namie said.
"I can control water." I said.
"I'll be hiding." Usopp said.
"You will be fighting!" Me, Zoro, Nami, and Luffy yelled simultaneously, while choking him.
"Just joking. I'll back you guys up." He said, with tears in his eyes, because he couldn't breathe.
Usopp had gotton us a couple of barrels of oil, and covered the entire slope in oil.
"Good, it's perfect." Usopp said, watching the oil slide down the slope. "Now they can't get up this slope. After they slip on the oil, we jump in, and wipe them all out. All we have to do is defend this slope."
"But, we have to be careful not to slip. Or else, it would be like getting stuck in quiksand." Nami commented.
"Not really a probblem for me." I said.
"I can just suck out the liquid in the oil." I said.
"But, it still is for the rest of us." She said.
"Oh yeah." I said as the sun started rising from the sky.
But, I didn't hear anything nearby, even though the sun had risen all the way. I was pretty sure that they said, that they pirates were going to attack at the break of dawn.
Me and Nami both heard battle cries, even though I could hear it better. She just heard yelling, when I could tell how far off into the distance. It semmed to be quite far.
So, we told them.
"Now that you mention it, there's an exact same slope up north!" Usopp realized. "Don't tell me..."
"Maybe, we're at the wrong coast?" Luffy asked.
"Because they met at this coast, I asumed that they'd come from this side!" Usopp tried to explain.
"That is why when I was younger, I was taught to never assume things. Never." I said. (That really is a lesson I was taught, but I never follow it for some odd reason. I always end up forgetting it.)
"We gotta hurry, or they'll attack the village!" Luffy yelled. "Where's that coast?!"
"Head straight north from here, and you'll reach it in 3 minutes." Usopp said.
"Oh crap!" Nami suddenly yelled. "The north coast that you just mentioned, is where our ship is anchored. All of our treasure wil be taken!"
"Of course, it's all about treasure." I muttered under my breath.
"I can be there in less than 20 seconds." Luffy yelled, taking off.
"Damn! And I came up with such a brilliant plan for nothing!" Usopp yelled, also taking off.
"Hey, wait for me!" I yelled, running after them. Although I felt rather stupid that I didn't flashstep, because I am such a slow runner, it takes me 20 minutes to run a mile (In real life, it takes me 10 minutes to run a mile, but I wanted Jessica to be a slow person.)
When I was almost there, I met up with Luffy and Zoro. When we actaully did arrive, some pirates were randomly charging at us, so we defeated them easily.
"Nami! How dare you trample me down the slope!" Zoro yelled.
"Usopp! You bastard! How dare you not wait for me, even after I yelled, "Wait for me!"" I yelled.
"Usopp! You didn't tell me which way was north!" Luffy yelled.
To be Continued... (I finished this yesterday)
