Author's Note:

This is the second arc of the story. It is entirely based on episode 18 of the anime. A lot of the dialogue is taken directly from a fan translated version so if there are any major errors let me know. And always please review.

This is the remastered version.

I do not own One Piece.

Technically it had been less than 24 hours since Addy joined and already major changes needed to be made. For one if they were actually pirates then they were going to need a pirate mark. She was on the dock, looking up to the crow's nest where their flag should be waving. When she brought it up to Luffy he decided to start working on one and settled down in a corner with several buckets of paint and a large black cloth. Zoro was taking a nap while Nami was sitting down looking at various maps. Usopp was by the figure head doing something before jumping down a swinging a stick around. He had a very active imagination.

"C'mon, you guys. Show some interest in other people…" Usopp started to say before Luffy jumped up and interrupted him.

"All done!" Luffy called out, causing Usopp to jump back. Addy turned around to look at what Luffy made. He was holding it in both hands his arms stretched out so they could see it fully. She had to blink a couple of times to be sure of what she was seeing. While it wasn't the worst piece of art…. That was all Addy could say about it.

"Look! A pirate flag!" Luffy said. Well Addy could give him credit there. Technically it was a pirate flag. "Now that Addy's joined and we have five people, we need to have our own mark."

Zoro had the exact same expression that she did. "That's our mark?" he asked stunned.

Luffy was grinning madly. "Whadya think? Nice, huh?!"

"A pirate flag is a symbol of death. A symbol of fear," Zoro responded.

"I do sense fear, though. Fear of your talent," Nami added in. Thankfully one of them could give an honest opinion.

"It is not quite what I imagined," Addy said.

"I think it's cute," Merry said.

Addy rolled her eyes, "A pirate flag is not meant to be cute."

Usopp started tutting, "Wish you would've told me first," he said. "Don't forget about me, the gifted artist."

"Gifted artist?" Luffy asked. Addy was questioning this as well. Nami and Zoro looked as equally doubtful.

"I've drawn graffiti on walls for 50 years straight," Ussop replied. Well at least one part of that answer was possible. "When it comes to painting, I'm in a league all my own." Compared to the rest of the crew maybe, though Addy would have to see his talent in action before making that judgement.

"Awesome! 50 years?" Luffy asked astounded.

"That means he's an old man now," Zoro stated. Usopp started looking a little less boastful.

"Not only that, he must have 5 or 6 grandkids by now," Nami added in.

"Perhaps even a few great grandkids," Addy chipped in.

"That's awesome too," Luffy said.

"Hey," Usopp stated. "I am not that old." Nami, Zoro and Addy started laughing while Luffy looked confused.

"Whatever Usopp, will be the judge of your skill after you get it done," Addy said heading back to the helm. She needed to adjust their course slightly. The rest broke off as well doing various other things.

"I am sure that it will be great," Merry said.

"I hope for all our sakes it is," Addy answered.

After adjusting their course Addy came back down and sat beside Nami on the deck, watching Usopp with mild interest.

After what seemed like no time at all he appeared to be finished.

"Alright. Behold this work of art," he said. Zoro and Luffy stood on either side of him. He held it up for all of them to look at. While it was miles better than Luffy attempt there was still something wrong with it. That being it wasn't Luffy's flag.

"Who told you to make your flag?" Luffy said. Both him and Zoro punched him in the head. That must have hurt. At the rate they were going they were going to use most of their supply of black cloth.

Usopp started again but this time they stood over him. Addy admitted that he had marvelous technique and when he was done she whistled appreciatively.

"I guess that's more like it." Ussop said.

"Wow, it's pretty good," Nami said.

"Yeah. It's good. I like it," Luffy said.

"So this is our mark," Zoro added in.

"Can we have it on the sail as well," Merry asked.

"Alright. Usopp. Draw one on the sail, too."

"Looks like Captain had the same idea," Addy said.

"Right," Usopp stated.

It took him a few hours but Usopp got it on the sail for the entire world to see. Addy swelled with pride, this is the mark of the future pirate king. The mark that she will sail under.

"Alright. All done," Luffy called out standing directly behind the figure head. It was indeed. They had two pirate flags, one flying from the crow's nest and the other at the back of the ship on top of the red and white sail. That plus the giant mark on the sail made sure that everyone knew who they were. "Now the Going Merry pirate ship is all set." Addy could hear him laughing.

Usopp was collapsed on the ground exhausted and the rest of them were sitting around him with Zoro having his back to the mast.

"I'm pooped," Usopp stated. Addy did not blame him in the slightest.

"Addy, I think a storm is coming," Merry said. Addy could feel the wind starting to pick up.

"Is this the right way? It seems kinda dangerous," Luffy said. They all got up and turned towards what Luffy was looking at. A massive black cloud on the horizon.

Nami grabbed one of her maps and started studying it, "Wait," she said. Usopp and Addy turned towards her. She quickly dashed to the storage room and came back with a pair of binoculars. Walking up the stairs towards the figure head Usopp, Zoro and Addy followed her.

Addy was not sure what she was seeing but apparently made Nami excited. "That's it," she said. "That's the place. No doubt about it." She put the binoculars down.

"Do you see something neat?" Luffy asked.

"The legendary Treasure Island," she replied.

"The legendary Treasure Island? I've heard of that before," Usopp stated.

"The legendary what now?" Addy asked.

"Treasure Island, it's a famous island among pirates," Nami said. "As are the weird stories about it."

"Weird stories?" Luffy asked. Addy was thankful that she wasn't the only one who was completely clueless here. Perhaps it was only famous among East Blue Pirates. Because no one in their right minds would name an island Treasure Island. That was just asking for trouble.

"Yeah, that whoever gets near the island incurs a god's wrath," Nami replied. Oh it's one of those stories then. Nothing to be worried about.

The ship had sailed into the storm as they were talking and lighting was threatening to strike the mast. As the thunder, boomed Usopp let out a loud shriek. Addy was unsure if that was because of the storm or the not so scary story Nami just told. She hoped it was the storm.

The waves were starting to get rough as well. Addy made a mad dash for the helm, moving quickly across the ship. When she got there she grabbed the pole with both hands in an attempt to hold it steady.

She started to turn away from the storm when Nami called out. "Addy we are heading to the island. Keep the ship as straight as possible. It's right in front of us."

"No problem, she called back, hoping that the wind did not carry her voice away. She guided the ship making sure to avoid the larger waves. Merry was telling her what was happening outside, warning her when various waves were approaching. Since the wind was with them it wasn't long until they reached the island though they had to drop anchor a little bit away from the beach. The ocean too chaotic for them to get close. After Zoro dropped the anchor Addy came out and took a good look at the island. It looked like several rocks stacked on top of each other, with a forest covering them, like moss on a stone. Lighting flashed adding to the drama.

"Let's go," Luffy called out.

"Wait a second," Nami said. The three of them were standing beside her with Luffy behind them. We should wait for the storm to pass than see if we can get clos-" She did not get a chance to finish as Luffy launched them all towards the shore. Luckily the sand was soft and wet so it did not get all over them and they all managed to land fairly intact which was good considering some of them still had injuries from the Bandit King.

"WHAT THE HELL!" Nami screamed conking Luffy on the head. Addy figured she might be at it for a while so she helped Usopp up since he got his head stuck in the sand. Zoro was already up and surveying their surroundings.

"Thanks," he replied. "Luffy sure knows how to make a landing."

"I don't think we know the worst of it," Addy answered. Usopp let out a shudder.

After raging at him for a few minutes Nami calmed down. Looking around she spotted what looked like an opening in the tree line and headed towards it. The rest of them followed if only to get out of the rain though Addy would have been happy staying where she was for a few more moments.

It was more rainforesty that the forest on the previous island though luckily there was not too much in their way. Zoro had to get out his swords a couple of times grumbling about it but they were making their way through at a steady pace. Usopp looked around nervously and had his hands up in case he needed to grab onto Zoro for whatever reason. Luffy was right behind Nami and Addy was behind Luffy with Zoro and Usopp following her. After a plant that had more teeth than necessary scared Usopp he started to cling onto Zoro.

"This is one creepy island," Usopp stated.

"I don't know about that…" Addy started to say.

"No, you are from the Grand Line. You don't get to decide what is creepy, or scary or dangerous."

Addy shrugged not faulting his logic. They did have very different parameters for what to consider scary after all.

"It's said that an extraordinary treasure rests somewhere on this island." Nami said. Right, treasure that is what they were looking for. Addy was always good for treasure hunting. "Supposedly, lots of pirates have landed here in the past, but they've all fled in terror before they could even look for it."

"In terror?" Luffy asked.

"Why in the world would they do that?" Addy asked as well. It seemed too implausible for an island in East Blue to have this sort of reputation.

"Supposedly, one pirates face suddenly changed into a boar's face," Nami answered. "And another's mustache stretched out and strangled him like snakes."

"That's not real, right?" Ussop asked quaking.

"Though I'm sure the stories are exaggerated somewhat," Nami continued.

"They would have to be. Otherwise, there are two Devil Fruit users on this island that kill people," Addy stated. That did not seem to help Usopp nerves at all as he clung even tighter onto Zoro.

"Don't scare me like that," Usopp said from behind Zoro.

Zoro however yawned and wander off the path leaving Usopp standing there. "I'm going to sleep," he said. Laying on the ground beside his swords. He fell asleep immediately. That had to be some kind of talent.

"How can he sleep in a creepy place like this?" Usopp asked.

"Yeah, what kind of nerves does he have?" Nami wondered.

"Some questions are better left unanswered," Addy replied though she was somewhat jealous. She wished she could sleep that easily.

Addy turned around and spotted Luffy crouched down. He was looking at something in the bushes. "Captain?" she asked when she walked towards him. Usopp yelped about something and she turned around only to see him doing this crazy little dance. Ignoring him and Nami she turned back to face Luffy only to see what could only be described as a cross between a poodle and a duck walk in front of her. Okay she must be massively drunk at this point. She only had a couple of shots today. Maybe she should think about taking things easier if she was hallucinating abominations against nature.

Looking back up she could see that they were surrounded by numerous red eyes. Nami backed towards her gripping her arm. The four of them were surrounded. Each of them had their backs turned so they were facing the center.

"What is this?" she asked.

"Wait you can see all this as well?" Addy asked.

"Yeah of course."

"Well that is slightly reassuring." Addy let her hand drop to her whip, ready to use it at a moment's notice.

"Leave," a male voice called from the trees.

"Who's there?" Luffy called out.

"Leave," the voice said again.

"Where is it coming from?" Nami asked.

"I am this island's protective god," the voice said. Addy gripped her whip and snarled, startling Nami. She hated people who pretended to be gods. Caused nothing but grief. The false god saying that however made sure that Usopp stayed quiet. Usopp really needs to get out more. "Leave this island alone at once if you value your lives."

"Protective god?" Luffy asked. Please for everything that is sacred don't let Luffy actually believe this weird guy.

"You guys are pirates aren't you?" the voice spoke. Well that's official. If it was a true god it would know who they were.

"Yeah," Luffy answered.

"Pirates, just as I thought."

"Why would a god ask something like that?" Nami asked.

"They wouldn't unless they weren't a god," Addy answered.

"Listen. Just try to take another step into this forest," the voice said. "The instant you do, will you receive my divine punishment and meet your doom?"

Addy sighed. This guy was a moron.

"How should I know? Why are you asking me?" Luffy responded.

"What's the deal?" Nami asked.

"We are dealing with a crazy guy in the woods. Can we move on?" Addy said.

"This guy seems kinda weird," Luffy said cocking his head towards Nami and Addy.

"What did you say Straw Hat boy?" the voice called.

With that the animals started coming out of the woods, each looking weirder than the next. It's like someone cut up animals and stuck them on randomly.

"What are these things?" Ussop asked. The bizarreness of these creatures shocked him into saying something.

"A very good question," Addy responded staring at what had to be a rhino kangaroo. She knew what the animals were going to be if they got any closer to her nakama. Dead.