TNST
The Circus of the New World
Disclaimer: I don't own One Piece.
The Strawhats were smooth sailing and they were enjoying it while they can but for some reason, Nami and Zoro were not doing the fairest; they had something on their minds, it seemed to come out of nowhere. They have not heard anything about Buggy the Clown since they helped Slivers Rayleigh from the Slave Auction. Even though they swore to never see such scum again but things are different in twenty years and in such a big place the world is, you will never see who is next on the Grand Line.
Such a day before they had to forfeit their swearing and find the true Buggy as they noticed that the next island is in sight. The crew ran to see it while Nami checked the log pose and the map that Luffy made for her as a anniversary present; it made her heart flutter that Luffy remembered what people should and it was her that forgot. This island was a spring island, called Red Goose Island; it really looked like clown heaven.
When the Strawhats set shore on the island, the sound of caravels filled the sky and it seemed to come from different directions. The crew had a difficult time deciding which way to go so they had to spit up in all directions, here is how it went; Luffy went with Nami and Chopper, Robin went with Zoro and Brook, Usopp with Kaya and Hook, Sanji with the three boys, Franky however didn't enjoy the fact of leaving his prized ship alone so he will just stay here and stay lookout for any marines or other enemy ships.
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Luffy, Nami, and Chopper went in the west direction to find thousands of colorful balloons bouncing around randomly.
"Cool!" Chopper tried to pick one up when Luffy had a jerk in his back and grabbed the doctor away; good timely because it exploded! This reminded Luffy of the Ball Ordeal on Sky Island so he was on his guard and used his guts to tell him which ball to trust.
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Robin, Zoro, and Brook were wandering down a mountain path that seemed to have strange trees on them. None of them said anything until on the faraway trees came to life and sprouted bars blocking their way.
"This place likes a good challenge, let's do it." Zoro said and his swordsmen and girlfriend nodded as they charged down the path slicing and freezing and twisting the trees; they appeared to be made out of a metal that is like some strong iron when cut and rubber when twisted, this made the chore more frustrating.
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Sanji was brawling during the whole walk not because he knew that both Nami and Robin were married already but he couldn't even go with them. The three boys were really irritated by this behavior; how can this man be one of the captain's strongest fighters and his best cook? These sure are despite times.
GRUMMBLE* that sound came from the three boys making them blush in embarrassment and crawl in depression,
"I'm so hungry..." They all said at the same time which alerted Sanji out of his depression to yell at them for being like Luffy.
Then, TRLOOO* a turkey crossed the four pirates' path; since they were hungry, they caught it and prepared to cut it when the swords bounced off! Then the turkey became mad and started to peck them full of holes!
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Usopp, Kaya, and Hook were hiking upwards on a cliff that seemed to be higher than it looked.
"Come on guys! I am waiting!" Hook shouted from the top,
"Shut up, we are coming." Usopp muttered under his breath and yet Kaya just giggled,
"If you are waiting, give us a lift will you?" Usopp was confused,
"Sure." Hook tapped the lantern staff that he seemed to take with him ten times and vines appeared on the cliff face! Usopp almost panicked but relaxed that the vines just picked both him and Kaya gentility and placed them on the top of the cliff; Usopp had a good idea how Hook got up there so fast. They continued to walk afterwards.
One Hour Later:
"AAHH!"
"Look out Nami! Chopper!"
"WAAHH! WHAT IS WRONG WITH THIS ISLAND?" The captain, navigator and doctor were trying to get away from the deadly balls while Luffy fed them off; they seem to have minds of their own. They managed to duck behind a boulder while the balls went in the other direction,
"Huff...huff..."
"How are you, Nami?" Luffy checked on his girlfriend with Chopper helping, she smiled telling the guys that it wasn't serious.
"Huff...I am fine Luffy...pant...that was a close one back there." Luffy grinned that brighten his navigator and doctor.
"Great...because we are not out of the woods yet." Luffy stated looking at the boulder while holding Nami's hand and placing Chopper on his shoulder. They were blushing at the action but when the boulder sneezed and grew eyes...!
"AHHH!" They were running all over again.
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Zoro, Robin, and Brook were walking exhaust after finally beating the 'stupid metal trees'.
"I do like a challenge but that was annoying."
"Yo-ho-ho oof, I am so tried it hurts to laugh."
"Well, Mr. Swordsmen we could have done it faster if we took a left, not a right."
While they were exchanging thoughts, someone was watching them slithering like a viper, then he went in a direction.
"Hey, look there!" Brook pointed out a place but someone got in their view; someone that looked he was looking for a fight as wires moved like snakes around him. Zoro placed his hands on his swords while Brook did a before-running stance and Robin crossed her arms; the figure just chucked,
"Saho ho ho ho, this should been interesting." He grinned.
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Sanji and the boys were looking like chicken hunters with torn clothing and bruises all over their bodies.
"Where did that fowl bird went?"
"Was his beak made of steel?"
"He is almost like the captain."
"If you get doing that," Sanji turned to show an irritated face that silenced the boys, "He will know we are coming."
They went to hunting until they found their target; the rubber turkey! They tipped toed near it but as they were about to touch him, the bird tapped a rock it was looking at and the four boys fell into the earth!
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Hook led the way for Usopp and Kaya for a while and they seemed to go on forever.
"Are you sure we are going the right way, Mister Hook?" Kaya asked politely but then they had the feeling that even though they were walking, the tress weren't moving at all!
"What is wrong with us?" Usopp shouted frankly while Hook and Kaya were silent; the sniper still hadn't changed and that was why he was himself. Hook then stopped to notice that the path was moving like a treadmill! The moment they saw that, they were launched into the air by a spring and they kept running into them endlessly!
In midst of the confusion, the four parties were now heading in the same direction; the one to a big top that seemed to watch over the whole island. Luffy carrying Nami all snug in his arms while Chopper hold on to his captain's shoulders rather with difficultly; Zoro, Robin, and Brook were in a moving fight with their opponent using the wire-snakes to toss them everywhere; a tunnel appeared in front not far from the big top and out came Sanji and the boys; Usopp, Kaya, and Hook were bounced by not seeable springs to a solid landing in front of their entrance to the big top. Either way, they all had this needs to enter the big top; it was huge, complete with circus equipment. Luffy let Nami down with Chopper both were too scared of the outside to leave their captain's side; Sanji was glad to see the girls but the three boys bonked him on the head for so; everyone else was just glad they all could make it. Then,
"Welcome, Ladies and Gentleman and Animals to my New World Circus! Ha-ha-ha!"
End of Chapter 25
*Hello everyone, how do you like my latest island in the Grand line? I had a theme in mind i tried to make it the best i can. If you can tell me what you think is the voice that welcomed them to the big top by the time i finish the next chapter, i will give you a cookie. Have a nice day!*