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Deadly Drinking Pirate

Mock Town, Filled With True Sea Scum

Previously on Deadly Drunken Pirate,

"Enough!" Robin finally released the emotions bubbling and boiling inside. No one said a word, "Yes. Everything the captain says is the truth. I am the only person who uncover the Weapons and the Void Century so the Gorosei blew up my home island and hunted me for twenty years." Robin confessed and the sight of her breaking down was enough to shatter anyone's heart; those who do have a heart that is. "I mean it when I have no home and I have nowhere else to go. I can only be here, on this ship. I hope you'll understand." With that, silence spread across the King's Gourd once again.

"…I do." Luffy finally spoke. "I can't kick you off my ship. I did cause you to come to me and, as a man, I will take responsibility. Welcome aboard."

"LUFFY!" The crew sure took their time.

"I am serious Luffy! She is a blood-thirsty killer! She said it herself! She is too dangerous! She is too scary! She is…!" Luffy felt like bursting a blood vein from hearing Usopp yell in his ear that next morning.

"She also is listening to you scream your throat dry." Luffy spoke, just as the same. Then he got a teasing smirk. "Are you really scared of Robin or are you looking for an excuse to have your girlfriend in a private room?" Usopp just grew red and before he could stutter, Kaya appeared out of nowhere and checked the sniper's throat.

"For once I have something to check up on rather than your imaginary syndromes, Usopp-kun." Luffy felt satisfied to see such confidence in the doctor-in-training. "Come on, boyfriend. I need to practice what Sensei has been couching me in." Kaya dragged Usopp into the cabins while the sniper didn't as much as make a peep; this made it difficult if he was too scared or too proud of himself.

"Your crew certainty is…interesting, Captain-san." Luffy didn't show as much as a frown when the newest member came out to join him on the deck. "And what is with that sour face?"

"Like I said when you broke down and begged to be one of us, I will take it like a man Which includes Nami-chan having me sleep on the floor just for last night." Luffy said in a deadpan which Robin just giggle.

"Just for me? Are you trying to make me your mistress, Captain-san?" Robin teased Luffy and before the captain could retort, something fell on his straw hat. And countless more soon rained down on the ship. This grabbed the attention of everyone else doing whatever, and they all looked up to see a sight that could only be in their nightmares.

"WHY THE HELL IS A SHIP FALLING OUT OF THE FUCKING SKY!?"

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In just one hour, the Straw Hats ran themselves ragged trying to protect the King's Gourd from the falling debris. They needed to furl the sails to prevent any damage and stir the rubber to portside in order for the falling vessel to land in the ocean water. And somehow, the salty water drenched on the deck felt a little relieving compared to the wood, metal and even skeletons falling.

"Does this happen often, Luffy-kun?" Nami crawled over to her captain/boyfriend who also couldn't feel his legs after the daylight nightmare. Hopefully this wouldn't call for another sleepless night on the floor.

"I've learned to not ask that, Nami-chan. I can only say that it is possible within the Grand Line, just not every day." But all the while, Luffy was observing the mysterious woman robin attempt to piece a human skull as if a jigsaw puzzle. "On the bright side, this will be like a rain of treasure for our new member."

Nami said nothing and instead pulled Luffy by the head, giving him a huge smooch. "If I didn't love you and that you gave me a big sister to hang out with, I will think you hired Robin to sleep with you instead." Luffy chuckled nervously, "But you are taking this like the man you are. Keep it up because I can't keep myself waiting for another 'memorable night'." Luffy couldn't even make a mumble since he was getting really comfy with his head in his girlfriend's arms.

Meanwhile, Robin completed the human skull belonging to a skeleton that nearly scared the life out of Usopp and Kaya, falling right in front of them. "From this alone, I say that this was a young man in life, around mid-thirties and mid-forties. As for the wood making the coffin, he died around two centuries ago." If the crew weren't shaken to the core about that analysis, then the falling ship had already done the job. "Unfortunately, this is all I can determine from the wreckage. I doubt that there will be a clue as to where it all fell from…"

"I've got one." Luffy spoke up, with his head out of Nami's arms. "It practically blinded me when the ship tried to sink us." The captain promptly reached into his shirt and pulled out an ancient map. On the top, in big bold letters, read 'Skypea'!

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"Okay guys, I know this town. I want to check it out for information about this island in the sky, with a maximum of three on land." Luffy spoke loud and clear once the King's Gourd had docked at the piers of what seemed to be more of a dirty alley rather than a dignified settlement. "They called this place, Mock Town. It's a den for the worst kind you can think of."

"Y-you mean murderers and cold-blooded killers, Luffy?" Usopp shuttered just a little, "Thieves and arsonists. A-and ra-!" Luffy raised his hand to halt the sniper, and a nod of the head was the answer. All of a sudden, the entire crew felt a little uneasy. Even the likes of Kuro, Gin and even Robin.

"Then who do you suggest to come with you, Captain-san?" The mysterious woman queried and Luffy didn't even need to think for a second on the answer.

"I already decided. Nami and Kuro will come on shore while the rest of you make sure that nobody tries anything funny with our ship." Luffy responded, all in one breath. As for the response, Nami had nothing to say which won't speak of doubt for her boyfriend's decision and Kuro felt a little cramped, staying in the shadows the whole time while in the Grand Line.

With the will to argue with Luffy already died a while ago, the Strawhat-wearing pirate joined down to the docks with Nami in hand; Kuro was more than able to make the jump himself. And so, they made their way through the town and so far, they found not any helpful info but insults and a couple of bizarre people; both of these really rubbed Luffy the wrong way, for reasons he wasn't talking.

The first was the supposed 'champion' of Mock Town, beating every person he spots and standing on rooftops like his actually owned the town. He was called Jesus Burgress; an unusually big, tall, broad, broad-chested, broad shouldered, tan-skinned, muscular man, with a broad upper body and a thin lower body in comparison. He has curly violet hair reaching down to his shoulders and always wears a dark brown mask with orange decorations on it, which covers the upper part of his face but reveals his eyes and his nose. He appears to be based on Luchador wrestlers based on his name and the face mask of Mexican origin.

He wore a sleeveless black shirt and a pair of white pants with ruffles coming from the base then reaching up to his knees; he also wears black bands tied around both elbows. He was also wearing the champion-style belts that was wore by wrestlers to show off; still it was a good chance that it was a fake, there for decoration.

And then there was the sickest person any of them ever met, literally. He was called Doctor Q; and he made one bad first impression by being terribly sick that he couldn't walk. He thanked the Straw Hats by offering an apple from his basket, which most were no different than bombs! Thankfully, Luffy's streak of simply good luck allowed him to choose and eat a dud.

Doc Q is a very large man and is always seen traveling on the back of his horse Stronger, who is, similarly, an unusually large horse. His nose is slightly longer than normal, his face appears always unshaven, and there are straight purple tattoos coming from his hairline to the corners of his eyes. He has long and curly gray hair, and constantly has a pallid look about him acting as though he is on the verge of death.

He is seen wearing a black fur coat, a wide-brimmed, black beaten hat, and what appears to be a dark white hangman's noose around his neck. He would appear to wear a green turtleneck, and from under his coat sprouts what looks to be a brown robe, under which his hairy legs are visible. He has black, large-buckled shoes. On his back he carries a long, cylindrical bag, in which he keeps his scythe.

Nami and Kuro were glad to be away from those two but Luffy a haunting hunch that this will not be the last, just the first. But by now, the trio were getting a little tired of all the dead-ends and the bars filled with laughter, they decided to get a drink in a tavern this time around.

And they were able to find one where the customers and staff were truly minding their own business and the food wasn't bad. "I don't know anything about an island in the sky but there is a hermit who lives in the boonies just outside Mock Town. He was known by his ancestor who also claimed there was an island in the sky." Thankfully, this bartender was far more helpful than all the others and didn't try to laugh at the idea of Skypea.

Then Luffy saw someone also sitting at the bar which made his chest hair twitch and itch. "Nami, stay close. Kuro, stay on edge." Luffy spoke quietly and his companions responded just as silent while their captain faced the object of his ire.

It was an extremely tall man with a massive build, as his body is round with relatively thin limbs. He has a big mouth with several broken or missing teeth, a pronounced crooked nose and a very large and hairy chest and torso. Long, thick, woolly black hair falls down the back of his neck, underneath a black bandana, and a small scruffy black beard grows around his jawline. He is also tall, practically twice Luffy's height.

Luffy moved from his seat and drink to sit next to this man. "Is the food not good? You seemed to be in a bad mood, Teach." The large man didn't budge from his seat, only his eyes moved to gaze on Luffy with the look of suppressed anger and resentment. "Yes, I know you. And I know what you intend to do despite me getting the throne first. And if I find out what you've done to your former commander, I will hunt you like a wild animal. I can guarantee that you won't hide for long."

The large started to shake, as if the cauldron bubbling inside his dirty raw hide was starting to boil. All it took was a jab strong enough of the whistling tea kettle to burst. "Bartender, I will take all your pies to go and make it snappy!" The large man dumped a sack that was filled with gold coins on the counter so hard that cracks appeared, which prompted the bartender to rush into his kitchen. It only took a few seconds for a large bag of boxed pies to be carried out by the bartender; the large man just grabbed the handle and stomped out of the tavern.

When Luffy returned to his original seat, Nami was especially worried for the scowl on her boyfriend's face. She was able to get Luffy to loosen up with a rub of his leg and clutching his respective hand. "Luffy-kun, who was that man who…?"

"He is very dangerous despite what he may seem to be, guys. Don't be fooled to think that he is just a dirty fatso who hadn't showered in weeks. He is powerful enough to become the next Shichibuki (Warlord) if I refused the invitation." It was frightening to hear Luffy speak so little and yet so much about that man who stormed off with all the pies in the tavern. "Instead, I refuse to let him replace Crocodile. He is more interested in the privileges that the title grants him, which includes a certain prison filled with potential future crew mates." This silenced his companions; they both knew what Luffy was talking about.

Still the day had trouble just waiting to pop out or in this case, the doors being opened roughly and rather loudly. When the drinking patrons looked around, they all had faces like the devil himself has arrived; and with a sizeable company at that.

"If you all are good pieces of trash that you are, you will stay where you are and tell us where is the bastard that our boss wants!" One of the lackeys shouted out to the patrons and nobody said a word. "We mean it! Don't mess with us, not when our captain is here! Bellamy the Hyena!" Now the drinking customers were really looking scared and this time, Luffy finally decided to see what was the fire all about.

Bellamy is a tall man with tan skin and short, unkempt blond hair. He wore white pants, a green sash with markings, and a pink sleeveless shirt with a navy-blue pirate captain's coat over it. He has a scar above his right eye and tattoos of eye-like designs on his arms. He has a recognizable grin and seems to sticks out his tongue in a taunting manner.

"I heard that Crocodile was kicked off his comfy throne and someone already started to stink it with their cockiness! So where is he!" Bellamy spoke in a tone spoke true about his savage-looking face that resemble a hyena. "Where is Straw-Hat Luffy!?"

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No one spoke a word but they once they heard the faint sound of paper rustling, they saw the man of the hour looking through a collection of what seemed to be wanted posters; hell knows where he got them. "Bellamy, the 'Big-Time Rookie' with a bounty of fifty-five million berries. And a much better-looking mug here then there."

Bellamy wasn't stupid, he knew that he found the one he was after; and in just a couple of sentences, he was both complimented and insulted by the very same man. "Wish I can say the same damn thing about you! You are the one who replaced Crocodile!? Don't make me laugh!"

"Good, I am terrible at jokes and puns." Luffy retorted. "And what should a person capable of defeating a Shichibuki look like? Oh, that's right, you don't know and don't care." Bellamy was at least adequate at hiding his irritation.

"I know a Shichibuki and you are nothing at his level. I guess that you must have somehow forged that newspaper with you face as the new Shichibuki." Bellamy sneered at Luffy, silently wondering why he wasn't getting anywhere. "You look so pathetic that I can just take you title by taking your head!" Bellamy laughed while he reared a lazy punch, aimed at Luffy's face. "And maybe your girlfriend too! Ha-ha!"

Bellamy's arm suddenly turned into a giant coil and sprung out like a released spring, all the while the entire gang was laughing along with their captain. Until the sound of bones breaking was heard, but was followed by the hollering of a certain 'Big Time Rookie'.

The sight was a sad one. The Hyena himself was on the floor, kneeing in pain as he tried to nurse his badly bruised fist; one that was ugly looking with contorted fingers. Then Bellamy heard footstep heading his way but with each one, came loud thuds; the kind bodies make when they fall like flies. But the arrogant rookie couldn't ignore the pain in his hand to see what was going on until a blacken hand grasped his own face.

"I may be a pirate. I may be smaller than you. I may even be a snot-nosed brat. But…" Luffy spoke as he tightened his grip on Bellamy's face, and lifted up the arrogant pirate off the floor. "…I doubt that I am insulting the Shichibuki as a whole, and especially not the one you are willing to slave at his feet despite your pride."

Bellamy didn't know what was scaring him more; that he was nothing but dead weight compared to Luffy, whom he tried to prove was a fraud or that the entire tavern floor was littered with patrons and his own crewmates who were foaming at the mouth. Not to mention that Luffy's entire dominate arm was completely black and shun like marble.

"Now then, this is not for me. This is for ruining a good drink and for making a bid deal out of something you claim to be not worth your time. You are going to pay for insulting us men, us good pirates and even my girlfriend." Luffy spoke again, with the serious authoritarian tone like that of a stoic god casting judgement.

And then Bellamy felt the worse pain ever. Half of his ribs were cracked around one large point of impact. Yet, as if a ripple, the rest of his bones shook and cracked. His flesh was terribly bruised, more than that unfortunate hand used just a few moments ago. Finally, a geyser of life liquid gushed out of his mouth. All of this in a split second before being sent into the ruins of a building which couldn't withstand the impact; and that was where he also joined his gang, unconscious and unable to even see the sky look down on their pitiable being.

Later, Luffy left some money for the meal and for all the trouble he caused when he out-staged the town star in a bloody fashion. Kuro was a little disappointed as he wanted to slice up all those people that laughed at them but Luffy's direct orders were to not kill; and Kuro still remembered why he shouldn't disobey his captain. Nami was just ecstatic that he could brag to all the girls back on the ship on how Luffy was making her look good; he even allowed her to help herself to all the pocket change from all those he knocked out back in the tavern.

Then Luffy stopped in his step, like he stepped in something that sent shivers up his spine. And yet he didn't frown, but with the smile of a serial killer who has all the cards in his favor.

"Hello again Teach." Luffy spoke as if malice dripped from his mouth. Turning dreadfully slow to face that dirty man from the bar. And this time, he had that sicken doctor and that large wrestler by his side; there was also that sniper with a strange eyepiece and rifle. "Or do you prefer to be called 'Blackbeard'?" As if the word triggered something in the man, darkness soon emerged to form a living outline around Teach's body.

End of Chapter 31.

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