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Bold is for attacks

Steve's POV

The whole island rumbled and shook suddenly.

"What's that?" I asked.

"Feels like an eruption." Monet pointed out "An earthquake perhaps?"

I looked into the distance and saw a mountain come into view.

"That's new." I pointed out "Mountains don't just grow."

"It's not a mountain." Robin said "It's the elephant's trunk!"

The trunk contracted and sprayed out an immeasurable volume of sea water.

"It's raining buckets of water!"

"That much." Monet looked and pretended to write on her hand "Given that volume this town will flood for sure. We need to get to higher ground!"

I grabbed Robin and jumped up to the top of one of the ruined buildings, the water splashed down and the droplets broke open, spilling water into the town, flooding the streets and breaking some of the ruined houses.

This island gets stranger by the second, animal people, a giant elephant and random self-inflicted floods, I'm starting to hate this place.

"The elephant is showering itself." Robin said "And the town is withstanding it."

"It must have been built around it happening." Law said. "This must be normal here."

"Usopp see anything." I asked.

"No…wait! I see Luffy! And Lil too!" he yelled "They're with that dog girl from before, the rabbit too! Looks like they're being dragged back. AHH They're eating Luffy."

"What?" we all said confused.

"I find that unlikely." Rose tapped her foot.

"Best to check it out anyway." I told her.

Lil's POV

"Whoa!" I gasped as the gator we were riding swam around in the new river that was flowing.

"That's a lotta rain!" Luffy yelled.

"It's not really rain." Wanda explained "Well it's not rain water, it's sea water. Zunisha does this about twice a day. It flows into the ducts around town, is pumped and then recycled for everyday use."

"Incredible." I said "It's like some kind of natural reflex, by pumping the water and flooding the island it engages in a symbiotic relationship with the Minks that live here."

"We get fish like this too!" Carrot said "They get brought up with the water!"

"Judging by the trees food isn't an issue here." I laughed.

"Hey Strawhat!"

"It's Bepo." I looked at the bear in the tree.

"I can't leave the forest." He said "So could ya let the Captain know where I am."

"Bepo's a pirate even though he was born here." Carrot said chewing on Luffy's ear "so he has to stay in the forest under the care of Boss Nekomamushi."

"Hey don't chew on me!" Luffy complained.

"It tickles." I giggled when Carrot moved to me.

We went a little farther towards the village, the water gradually receding. As we walked around, I got a look at the village once more, there were these cross like torture racks set up all around. Judging by the look on Wanda and Carrot's faces, something had happened here and it hadn't been good. They said this place was attacked but I didn't expect this.

"What's the name of that guy again?" Luffy asked "The one who attacked this place."

"Jack!" Carrot yelled "But he's dead, the paper said so a few days ago. Apparently, he tried to assault the Navy ships transporting Doflamingo. I heard he managed to sink two of them."

"To attack the ships transporting that man." I shivered "He was heavily guarded I can't believe there's someone that crazy."

"They said there was nothing left of him." Wanda mumbled "But he's not dead, he's probably still alive somewhere. I won't forgive him."

We walked deeper towards the forest, the fog started rolling in making a little difficult to see more than a dozen or so feet.

"I wonder if the others will be there?" Luffy wondered.

"I hope Mama and Papa aren't angry at me for running off." I sighed.

"Your friends should be there." Wanda said "I told them to be there."

"HYUP!"

The air rippled a bit and everyone else dropped in front of us.

"You guys!" Luffy smiled.

"Luffy!" Usopp smiled.

"HA!" I was grabbed by a bunch of hands and pulled to the ground.

"Mama!" I smiled.

"Young Lady." She tapped her foot "You are in big trouble."

"I just wanted to explore; it all looks so interesting." I told her "I'm sorry."

"Don't let it happen again." She said.

"Yes Ma'am."

"Hmm!" Carrot walked over by me "Is there a problem Miss Lil?"

"Huh?" I asked "No I'm fine."

"Okay." She turned "If you need help just call."

That was weird.

"Hey you Dog Lady." Usopp stood behind Rose and worked her arm like she was the one talking "That's our Captain, leave him alone and don't eat him or you'll deal with me."

"I'm not a puppet." Rose sighed.

"Eat him?" Wanda said confused "What are you talking about? That's a strong accusation, regardless we're here."

"Hmm? The fog is suddenly lifting." Papa noted.

"Don't worry." Wanda said "I'm the gate keeper of this fort."

The fog lifted fully to reveal a Goat and a Lion Mink, both ready to attack.

"Wanda?" the goat asked.

"Are these intruders from the forest?" the Lion asked.

"Relax don't ring the bell." Wanda said "He just wandered in on accident. Open the door let them know that Strawhat has arrived."

The gate grinded open and we saw into a multi-leveled village, tiers of makeshift homes teeming with furry Mink people.

"Make way!" Wanda demanded "We have important guests."

We walked through and everyone was watching us, I felt like people were staring.

"Is that her, the girl?"

"She's smaller than I would have figured."

Are they talking about me?

"This place has a light atmosphere." Papa said.

"Umm Wanda." I tapped the girl "Are you gonna explain that thing you talked about before?"

"In just a little bit, I promise." She patted my head "You'll have your answers soon."

"Luffy!"

Nami came running up, she was wearing a sleeveless purple dress that hugged her curvy body.

"WAHH!" Chopper hugged Luffy.

"Don't I get a hug?" I pouted.

"You're here." Wyper walked up spitting out the butt of his cigarette.

He was dressed like some commando, camo pants and a band of dials on his chest.

"I thought you quit." Rose smirked.

"Too stressed out." He grumbled digging in his pockets "I've got an important message for you." He handed Luffy a note "Read it."

"Hmm?" Luffy opened it.

Papa leaned over reading out loud "Have to deal with some girl, Be back soon?"

AN

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