Chapter 5:

A Guide and a Short Story

Sara and Bern's village was in a middle of a valley so the watch outs can find red tigers coming. The village was also surrounded by huge logs form the forest to protect the village.

Sara and Bren where already inside, be hide the huge walls of logs (hey! That rhymes!). "Where's Rose," asked a guard. Aunt Rose was known through out the village because she was one of the only doctors left after the surprise attack the red tigers gave, killing most of the doctors and elders.

"She's back in the forest!" said Bren with tearing eyes. Sara was already full of tears. The guard nodded wearily and gave the order of closing the gate even thought he didn't want to.

Wind was rushing in Luffy and Rose's face as Luffy ran to lose the red tigers be hide them. Rose looked at Luffy's bleeding shoulder. She felt sorry for him. She knew she should have just stayed at the beach to heal his forehead, even though she had to get an herb in the forest to help stop the swelling.

After seven minutes of running, Luffy started to walk. He's legs were sore and his shoulder hurt awfully. He moaned, breathing hard he said," I think we lost them."

"Me too," said Rose," If we keep going straight, we'll hit my village. Once we're there I can fix your shoulder."

"You're a doctor?" asked Luffy.

"Yes, but sadly one of the only ones left."

"What do you mean?"

"Well, you know those tigers that were chasing us?"

"Aye."

"One day they attack my village, killing all the doctors, elders, and most of the kids. It was a dreadful day for us. It tokes months to repair all the damage and sorrow that everyone had. Everyone had someone lost that day."

Luffy was silent.

And Rose contuined,"The red tigers are the top of the food chain here. They even have a leader. He's not like the other red tigers. He can walk like a human and sometimes used an axe. His name is Kothar. He made the attack on purpose."

"Do you know why?" ask Luffy.

"No."

Luffy started to run. "It's getting dark," and continued through the thick forest.

"We're lost," said Ussop with a sigh.

"We were lost in the first place," said Sanji whose arm was over Zorro's neck who was helping him walk.

Nami sighed. "Well," said Chopper," at least we're not separated."

"Yes we are." said Zorro.

"We can't find Luffy!" said Ussop.

"Opps. Forgot."

"How can you forget!"

"Shut up," said Sanji," At least he doesn't have to hear you."Ussop looked over his shoulder and gave Sanji a look.

"Why are you young people in the forest?" said a mellow voice.

Nami gasped," Who's there?"

"Me." Then in front of Nami was a short person with a long beard and a brown cloak. "Are you looking for a place to sleep?"

"Yes we are!" said Chopper.

"Good, I'm going to a village not far from here but we'll get there around at night."

"If we stay out of pesters sight," said Ussop.

The old little man nodded, "Follow me."

Author's Note: Amazing! I did a chapter in a day! I usally forget to even tpye. WORLD ROCORD!