The Escape
While recalling some painful memories I noticed the Strawhats were gone
They forgot I was here
But I do here sounds of someone taking looking around I see a deer antler moving behind a crate. I start walking towards said crate and the antler stops moving. I stop standing in front of the Strawhats pet
"Oh it's just their pet" I say looking at the hat wearing animal
"I am not their pet" the animal yelled
My eyes widen slightly at the sight of a talking animal
"A talking Reindeer?, quite interesting" I say as the reindeer loses its anger
"Wait...you think I'm a reindeer?" Asked the reindeer
"The antlers were a dead giveaway" I say lightly tapping its antlers
"Finally"
"What?" I ask completely confused
"You have no idea how many people have called me a raccoon dog" the reindeer say making me curious
"How many?" I ask
"To many to keep track" the reindeer said sweatdropping in despair
"What's your name?" I ask
The reindeers name was Tony Tony Chopper, he was the doctor on the Strawhats ship, he said he came from Drum island and his medical teachings where learned from a man named Hiriluk and a woman named Kureha, and though he was a reindeer he said he possessed the power of the Human-Human Fruit. He also had a tendency to go a little weird when complimented.
"Where are the others Chopper?"
"Well Sanji and Nami left to get the waver, and the others went to get the gold" Explained Chopper
"They went to Johnathan's office" I say getting a confused look from Chopper
"Huh...no they went to the base's vault"
"Hate to break it to ya but the Strawhats gold is in Vice-Admiral Johnathan's office" I say earning a scream of panic from the reindeer
Well I guess I'll get what belongs to me
I then begin to walk out of the dock much to Chopper's cowardice whining and proceeded to head to Johnathan's office, on the way there I was confronted by some rookie's whom I knocked out with pity, they weren't worth killing. However I'm soon approached by a large number of the more experienced ones
Oh Darkness I Beseech Thee, Release Yourself From Your Prison of Shadows
Spider
From the shadows of the halls came a giant spider with piercing red eyes. it then began attacking the naval soldiers before pinning them to the walls/floors/ceiling by black webs. It eventually got to irritating to fught so I turned into shadow and quickly made my way to the Vice-Admiral's office. When I got there Strawhat and his thief had busted into the room on some sort of raft contraption. I didn't want to ruin the show I wanted to see how this played out
"I gotta hand it to ya Strawhat, you really know how to make an entrance, bravo" Vice-Admiral Johnathan said smiling
"That guy? He's the Commander?" Asked Nami
"Yup, that's the old fortress guy" replied Luffy
"That contraption of yours is incredible, just where in the world did you get it?" Asked the Vice-Admiral
"It's called a Waver, and it's not from this world it's from the sky, and Nami's the only person who knows how to drive it" said Luffy
"Dont Tell Him!" yelled Nami
"Oh right Sorry" apologized Luffy
You're one of the few members of the crew I haven't met miss, so welcome, you Strawhats have really impressed me, your Brave, Perceptive, Bold, and have chosen to side with another prisoner, which I greatly admire, but you're pirates and outlaws nonetheless, what a shame" Vice-Admiral Johnathan says as his doors opens up and numerous marines pile into the room
"I'm sorry we couldn't have met under happier circumstances, I'm afraid there won't be any hungry soldiers coming to save you this time Luffy"
"Hang on a minute, shouldn't a fisherman let his prey see the bait at least" Nami said causing Johnathan's eyes to widen in surprise
"Where's the gold, can't we see it one last time before you haul us away, it's somewhere in this room right?" Asked the Thief
"Yes it's right there" the Vice-Admiral Said pointing to the gold
"ITS OUT IN PLAIN SIGHT!" Yelled Nami
"Woah there it is, our gold, Nami we finally found it"
"Hey it's not fake is it?" Asked Nami
"Oh no it's the genuine article, you can check for yourself if you like" said Vice-Admiral Johnathan
"I will thank you" exclaimed Luffy as he rushed to the gold
"W-Wait" said Nami
"It's real, this is our gold alright there's no doubt about it" Luffy said holding a large chunk of gold
"I guess we can be going now" said luffy hold ing the gold in a large bag
"Hey sorry about the doors old fortress guy" Luffy said apologizing to the Vice-Admiral
"I'm sorry Strawhat, I can't just let you take the bait and run" Vice-Admiral Johnathan said as the marines took aim
"Arrest them and please try not to hurt the young lady" Said the Vice-Admiral
However much to everyone's surprise the lightbulbs went out covering the entire room in darkness
"Hahahahahahaha" cackled a raspy voice
"Did you think that I would just sit idly by and watch as my ticket out of here was being arrested, no way in hell I'll allow that Johnathan" Eric said from the shadows
Without warning the soldiers were pinned in place by the shadows around them
Emerging from the shadows I face the Strawhats
"Go" I say as I approach Johnathan for the second time
Without a moment of hesitation trust a shadow arm at Vice-Admiral Johnathan pinning him the his wall(again)
"I'm only going to ask once, where is the necklace, just make it easier on yourself I meant what I said, I do not wish to add another face to the darkness" I say as my right hand turns into shadow claws
"What do you mean?" Asked Johnathan
"We all have are curses, you, are to hunt down pirates until you die in battle or old age, that is your curse. For me, I have nightmares of my kills, I suffer for the loss of their lives, that my curse" I explain
Johnathan still wouldn't give me the necklace, my anger started to rise until my vision turned crimson
"If you won't tell me, then I'll have to kill everyone in this base, Starting...With...Her" I say pointing to a photograph of Vice-Admiral Johnathan and the head Chef
That got his attention because his eyes widened
"Top left hand drawer"
Throwing him into the soldiers I open the drawer to find the silver necklace, I hastily grab the necklace and leave the office by taking flight upon my Falcon and raced towards the Strawhats to warn them about mother nature's trap. I, however was to late, when I landed on the ship the Strawhats seemed to have a plan to escape
I hope my faith on them isn't squandered, I did recon on this island to find every trap manmade and natural, and every escape route and I still got arrested
During inner thoughts something caused the ship to soar through the sky next thing that I noticed was a large bulbous headed octopus, it was then that I realized I've had enough marines for right now and I needed a shower, it didn't take long to find it. Once inside I made sure the door was lock, I didn't want Anyone to see it, even with the door locked I was still hesitant to remove my clothes but I did, I started with my jacket double checking to make sure I still had my lighter, next was my shirt...I stopped. Looking in the mirror my gaze drifts from the bullet, slash, and whip scars all over my body and finally the large burn mark on my left shoulder. It was a constant reminder of my pain, my suffering, and the fact that I'll never be human, it was a sign that labeled me a possession rather than a person. This accursed mark...those cruel people...on my left shoulder was the Slave Brand of the Celestial Dragons
I will see the day when you all die
I love it absolutely love this chapter, now for those of you who read the original then you can see the similarities for instance, Yes Eric Von Shadow was indeed a former Slave of the noble Celestial Dragons
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