A/N: Don't own One Piece. I do own Anya and any other OC that appears here.
The nice cool breeze of the heavens blew against her.
The rays of life, from the sun, were shining down on the Going Merry.
Nami sat in her chair, enjoying the peace and quiet on the ship... so far. They should be close to Loguetown at any point, get supplies, get information, and watch for any marine soldier trying to arrest their idiot captain. Captain, again if she never thought she would choose to be a pirate. I guess that was the kind of person he was. He has his faults, but he makes for it in other ways.
The other half of his bloodline was surely the same, but less of an idiot. Within a day of knowing her, Nami could tell the girl would be a helpful moron. One minute she was discussing on getting cleaning supplies that would help with wood, then she spent 30 minutes on how a turtle could make an excellent pet. Cleaning. Nami swore she was being a stereotype with the way she acted about tidiness.
Earlier she vowed to help Sanji clean the kitchen. He declined, saying a chef and his kitchen blah, blah, plus, her getting carried away about doing chores. The girl scolded and pouted about him treating her delicately and made up a schedule on who would clean the kitchen on particular days. Her pouting made the chef instantly fall for it like she was flirting with, which was not her intention, yet the girl rolled with it.
Her first impression when she tried to attack them made her weary about trying to kill the cook for flirting, but she did not mind at all.
"She can take care of herself. I'm okay with it as long as he doesn't hurt her which won't happen. Sanji is a good person and Anya's tough."
Luffy told Usopp after the cook flirted with the girl.
She saw the door open, the girl popping out while wearing the same clothing from last night, except her hair was tied in a bun. Nami frowned, slightly regretting telling her she had to pay in order to use her clothes. It seemed she was taking care of the shirt. There was hardly any mud on it. At some point she had to take the girl shopping, if she wanted to. If the girl was bad at picking out clothes after leaving the next town, she would take her out shopping for correct clothes.
The girl looked like she favored something less feminine and more boyish or something that was comfortable to her. She blushed deeply when Nami teased her about wearing something skimpy and revealing. Nami contemplated calling the girl a prude in the near future.
Her view shifted to her captain sitting on the figure head. They look nothing alike aside from their cheek bones and the same big smile. They also have the same laugh and immature, that was where, she guessed, similarities end. The more she spent time with her the more she will know how similar and different they are.
A mischievous thought came to her. She discovered her and Zoro leaving the forest this morning after training for an hour. She was on the deck checking the weather when the two emerged with them arguing. He scolded her on taking off her shirt when they fought, and she did not want to ruin the shirt. Nami scowled when the lancer saw, pointed her to be the reason for the shirt and Zoro looked at her and stopped arguing, as if she was the problem. He told her get more training clothes for the next time they spar.
Speaking of the swordsman, he was lazily sleeping on near the mast. Perhaps she should test the waters "Anya!"
The girl, lying next to her, turned to the other. "Yo!" She waved as if she hadn't seen her in a while "Need anything?"
"No," She smiled devilishly. "I saw you train with him?"
"Oh, okay yeah we did." She said causally and not caring.
"Okay?" Nami facepalmed. Was she dense? Did she not get what that she was being teased? Wait, this was Luffy's sister. "Did anything… odd... romantic happen.
Anya eyes widen for a second and then shook her head. "Nothing happened between us." She said and then sat up. "Please don't bring it up. He's strong, but he's a blockhead. Sanji is too much of womanizer and Usopp is too weak, but his heart is strong. I also don't like incest."
"Why would I ask you about dating your brother?" The orange haired girl smacked her upside the head.
"People are perves like that, are you?"
"What kind of people..." Nami stared at the woman like she was an idiot. "... Do you think about these things alot?"
"No." Her face blank. "I'm not a-."
"Don't finish, shut up."
"Okay." She laid down
"You should ask Sanji for a foot race if Zoro is distracting you."
"I don't want to train with him, he might get distracted."
"True, but why ask Zoro?"
"He's the training type and if the Grand Line is as awful as people say we better be prepared."
"Nami!" Usopp came out holding a strange belt in his hand. "Here you go! It's your thief belt."
"Thief belt?" Nami gazed at the object that had 5 pockets on it. "A thief belt? Why would you call it that?"
"You're a thief, aren't you? You're good at stealing, I made this from the junk we got from the Crimson Pirates."
"Ah, thanks. Oh!" She reached into her pocket. "Here you go Anya. I'm done looking at it." She tossed the surprised girl the dragoon medallion. "It looks like it'll be worth a lot. When we unlock the Ancient Dragoon Order door, let's sell it.
"WHEN DID YOU GET IT!" The purple haired female asked stunned and hurt that she had something stolen from someone she trusted. "I looked at it 2 hours ago."
"When I bumped into you, I just had to see it. Sorry."
"Naaaamiii." The purple-haired female whined. "Next time tell me if you want to look at it."
Usopp rolled his eyes. Of course, 'orange' would steal from a new member just to look at it. She changed, but still a crooked thief. He focused on the previous issue.
"As time goes on I'm going to give you more gear to use. I'm thinking about some design that good for inside and outside of battle." He tossed her the belt. "All that's in there are just tacks, glue balls, smoke bombs and other junk you might need. You'll need them later."
"Thanks Usopp." She smiled genuinely.
"HEY GUYS LOOK!" Luffy shouted as he pointed at something in the distance. They group on the deck came aboard and observed the island. It was…
Loguetown, the town of beginning and end. The town's name derived from the words prologue and epilogue. They come from parts of a book that explain what happens before and after the story, without affecting anything in between.
The weather in Loguetown is always bright and sunny with barely a chance of clouds. This town was north of the Calm and coming here means you are close to enter the Grand Line. Stop by here to gather supplies before venturing into the Grand Line.
Here was where the infamous 'pirate king' Gold Roger was born and died. This man attained all the treasure he had from around the world over. The government thought killing Roger here would crumble the pirates will, but with a few choice words the dastardly Gold Roger brought forth a golden age of pirates.
"You want? It's yours to take! I hid all the treasure of the world there."
The man never said it was One Piece, many called it that since it was at that one place. Wherever that place was, many pirates will try and find that island. The dream of a lifetime.
The Strawhats docked up on port and went their separate ways. Nami went to buy clothes and other materials, Usopp went to find tools, Zoro went to purchase two new swords, Sanji went to find food and other cooking supplies, Luffy went to find the Execution platform where Gold Roger was died at. Anya…
-Anya's. P.O.V-
I had never been here and here I am. It's warm, vibrant, and cozy. People were busy selling or buying or doing whatever they felt like doing. It would be nice to live here, but we can't. We are pirates and we are on the run. I asked someone if there was a marine branch around here. They told me everything. A man named Captain Smoker, the 'White Hunter' lives here.
Not that bad, but they say he uses smoke to fight. He must be a logia and they are worse kind of fruit users. They ruin your day because almost anything can pass through them. Sea water is only way to stop them. As long as my brother remains scarce, he'll be okay. Right? I hope we don't end up running away as soon as we get here.
I stopped by a bookstore and picked up a few mystery and fantasy books that looked interesting to read. Reading has always been my comfort while traveling. This will help me pass the time.
"WAH!"
"Oof!" I grunted when someone bumped into to me. We both fell to the ground in a heaping pile. Papers, she obviously had, fell around us. Who's the clumsy oaf knocking me down? I sat back and found myself staring face to face with a woman with short green hair and blue eyes. She had on a bright blue dress and yellow flats. She looked at me with a surprised look and then pointed at me. "Watch where you are going."
I clenched my teeth. "Excuse me, but you were the one who bumped into me!"
"Ha, whatever, I'm a bit busy." She said as she started picking up the papers. "Crap, there all mixed up!" I stared at her as she scrambled for these papers. I picked one up and read it. Hmm, this looks the workings of story."
"Did you write this?" I asked as I handed her the paper.
"Yes, yes, yes! I did." She said as she frantically continued to pick up all the papers. "Now they're mixed up. I'm sorry for bumping into you."
"Weren't you accusing me of the same thing miss..." I said as I kneeled to help pick up the rest them.
"Ah, I was looking for someone to blame for being a klutz. There you are so I picked my victim. Heh, heh." That sounded like an embarrassing laugh. "My name is Mimi by the way."
"Anya."
"Ah, you have a weapon, are you a bounty hunter or a pirate. You know what, I don't give a crap. Your character is what matters." After we gathered them up went to a table so we could put them in order.
"So, what if I was pirate or bounty hunter?"
"I read about most pirates, some are bastards, others are just thrill seekers, others are fools, some are decent people, and some are evil." We both got up and collected the papers. "Just like the Marines, there are corrupt ones and the good ones. Smoker for instance, looks and acts like a hard ass. He's doing the right thing, but he's living smoke. Why should I respect him?" She stuck her tongue when she was reminded of him. "Give me someone not made of smoke."
"He is for justice… I guess."
She rolled her eyes. "Justice is lame. Justice this, Justice that. Justice Food. What is justice? Justice is how you feel right? It's lame? Maybe? But it's also cliche, don't you think? People spout justice in the books I read, I feel like I'm reading the same hero spouting it whenever he makes a big speech."
Ya know… she is right, they keep spouting and spouting like they own the word. It has gotten old.
"Yeah, what is this?" I gave her another paper.
"My draft for a book I am doing. It's about a man wanting to find a treasure called 'Single Portion'. With that he'll be the Emperor of the Outlaws, but the Rangers, the 'good guys', try stop him because his status while also fighting a corrupt civilization. The main character gets involved when he doesn't want to. He's, ya know, a bad guy, but he's not a bad guy at all. Sure, he's on the bad side, but all he wants to do is find this treasure everyone is risking their lives for. He also lends a hand to people just because it's the right thing to do. He also gathers up a team like a guy who fights with three axes. He wields one axe in each hand and one in his mouth."
Sounds familiar… "Sounds cool, but why are you in the bookstore?"
"I just got done with the last page of book one. When I get this published, I'll be famous. I show those buggers who wrote 'Jack Decker and the Stone of Vengeance' a thing or two. Nobody wants to write about the goody good hero anymore. No matter what the Government says, everything is shades of gray."
"Yeah, I agree."
"Well, Miss Anya, I have to jet. I probably won't be seeing you. Pirate, Bounty hunter, Marine. You do what you know best. Will you read my book when it's published?"
Just say yes. "Yes." I'll be sure to read it if it comes out.
"You didn't have to help me."
I giggled and gave a thumbs up "Nah, it was my fault for being in your way."
She looked at me and laughed. "Hah, I like you kid. Be careful out there."
She got up with the rough draft in hand and left the library. I wonder how she feel when I get my bounty. Ha, like she'll ever remember me. I got up and left with my books.
I continued for a while until I came across a clothing store. With my budget I need to get some clothes and other things. Crimson Claw isn't using the money we stole, so why not? I purchased the following.
2 pairs of sandals, a 2 pair of flats, 10 pairs of underwear, a 8 pairs of socks, a 10 bras, 1 pair of brown strap on snow boots, a pair of tennis shoes, Purple boots zipper boots, 1 pair black ankle boots, 6 tank tops, a 4 sleeveless shirts, 4 short sleeves, 3 long sleeves, 2 winter jackets, 4 capri pants, 3 t-shirts, 2 vests, 3 pairs blue of jeans, 1 pair of black jeans, 5 baggy pants, 4 shorts an inch above the knee, 3 pairs of leggings, 2 pairs of sweatpants, a purple scarf, 2 skirts that were 4 inches below the knee, 3 bicycle shorts, and a blonde wig. The wig was for when I want to disguise myself.
Hmm, nice to spoil myself. I paid for the merchandise and left the store. Now what should I do next?
An hour passed. I found myself sitting down on a bench eating two chili dog, chili cheese fries, a chocolate cake, and water. I gobbled down the morsels and burped in a non-lady like manner. Yeah, it is rude, but I'm not here to look pretty. Before I even bought the food, I stopped by an armor shop and purchased 2 Round Shields, both were big enough to shield my upper body.
One of them had a sun and the other had a full moon. I traded my previous shield so I could save money. I also bought another harness. I replaced the shirt Nami gave me with a navy-blue t-shirt I bought. I still have the same baggy green pants and black boots. I put Nami's old shirt in the bag so I won't lose it.
I feel complete.
"Meow." I froze at the sound of an innocent and defenseless tiny animal. I looked down and saw an adorable white fluffy wuffy kitten staring at me with it wide eyes. My eyes sparkled in delight as I stared at his face. I offered a piece of my chili dog, wondering if its right for the kitten to eat.
Awe, it's eating it. I wish I can take it with me, but I don't know how a cat would feel out at sea or if the others would let me.
"I see you like animals. Are you really a warrior or someone who is just too soft?
I squeaked with a surprise expression on my face and turned to the source of the rude voice. It was a man who was probably older than I am. His height is taller than Luffy, but right around Zoro's range. He had dark blue hair in a buzz cut and yellow eyes. His clothing consisted of white sleeveless shirt, a brown vest, brown pants, and black combat boots. He donned on black gloves and had a tattoo of a seagull on his right arm. On his person was a spear. The polearm was brown with black stripes. The blade itself was blue in color and curved. It was a foot long and 3 inches wide. On the flat sides were kanji.
He stared at me with an arrogant smirk. So, he's just being an insignificant moron. Is he a Dragoon I wonder or just a spear user? That's not important, he asked me a question, a very stupid question. Am I a warrior or not, rude.
"Yeah, I do like animals. I do like the cute things like this wittle guy." I cooed as petted the kitty.
"Ahhh… an animal lover." Okay, he or may not be mocking me, but there is something about that smirk is ticking me off. "That cat is taking a like to you."
"Yeah, but I can't take care of it. Not with my lifestyle."
"You a bounty hunter? Strange how someone in your profession likes things like that."
"I do like to fight pirates." I notice him staring intently at me, judging me. He's making me feel uncomfortable. "Why are you interested in me?"
"I see people with weapons, I wonder how long it will take me to defeat them. I also wonder how many fights they've been in." His smirk grew as his teeth were shown. "Sometimes I see myself as the best warrior out there, at least in the East Blue." His smile lowered slightly. "A bunch of weakling pirates around here won't give me a decent fight and my boss takes care of the captains."
"Boss?"
He jabbed his thumb at his chest."
"My name is Ken. I am a Lieutenant of the Marines and all-around good guy. I see helpless victims, I jump and kick the creeps from threatening the town. I'm the marines 'Dragoon Ace'" Crap, he's a marine soldier. Okay, he doesn't know you are a pirate, nor does he know you are related to Luffy. I can't say your full name, but it has been a day since I defeated Crimson Claw. How fast is the information?
Okay, he's not to stern, but he's a dork. He's too cocky for his own good. I might as well tell him my name.
"Anya."
"That's a nice name." He yawned. "Do you mind if I sit down?"
I nodded as I scooted over, allowing him sit next to me. He turned to me and stared for a while. Okay now I am being creeped out by him.
"I take it you are shopping before you are off doing whatever."
"Yeah, but why are you associating with me. I am a 'bounty hunter'."
He laughed annoyingly. "Eh, I don't care. We both hunt pirates and put them down." He stared at me some more and licked his lips. I smacked him hard.
"Are you trying to hit on me?" I scolded at him
"Why would I flirt with a kid? I was just messing with you. What are you 15?"
"17!"
"See? I'm 24." He snorted. "There are some people who see 16 year old's as adults. Age of consent notwithstanding." He looked at me up and down with curious or pervert intentions. He sighed "You're still C level brat, with a toothpick, and weird colored hair."
"The hell?" I quickly got and pointed at him. "You can't just go walking up to someone, compliment them and then insult them. You blue-haired insignificant turd. What do you mean by C level?"
"Average looking, I'm more of B and A kind of guy. Your breasts are not that big. Boa Hancock is at the top of my list. She's an A+"
SMACK!
I slapped him across the face so hard I hope his children feel it in the future.
"Didn't know a bounty hunter, cared about what others think."
"You jerk!"
"There we go, typical bounty hunter speak. Ha, ha. Only somewhat joking."
I want to smash his head open with my shield. I really want to. I don't care he is a marine. He's on my list of people I want to punch in the face. He's now number 3.
"Leave!"
"How strong are you?" He ignored my order and asked me a question. He sees himself better than I due to either what I do or how I look. More dorks like him need a punch in the face. Dork is not the correct work I am looking for. I will kick him for being a.. buzz-cut blueberry.
"How strong?" I scoffed, I felt insulted. He was probably judging me, may think I am weak. "Just as strong as you think I am." Oh no, I should've said something else.
"Like a fly?"
"WHY YOU!" I glared at him. I restrained myself from whaling on him or else I'd end up in jail.
"I'm kidding…. maybe!" He waved his hands up in defense before gazing at the spear. "You are wielding a special spear. It has a kanji on it, that's how I know it's not an average weapon. Where did you get that?"
"It was a gift from friend of mine who left for the Grand Line a while ago. Crimson Wind." I stared intently at the spear. "The name implies the pole was bathed in the blood of the enemies after the user struck down his fools like the wind."
"Nice, wanna see mine?" He reached behind his back and pulled out his weapon. "The Blue Horn, another fabled weapon. Some say it was carved while on the highest mountain. I have friend named Tashigi who vows to find all the legendary swords and take them away from pirates." He snorted as if remembering something funny. "She's saying the swords are crying. I told the pirates wouldn't be fun to fight anymore if she did that. She said, this isn't about fun. I said…. Oh she's a swordswoman by the way."
Looks like someone might be gunning for you Zoro. I'm starting to not like this guy too much. He insults me, plays a stupid game, and he looks like a cocky moron.
"She's so naïve, but she's also adorable. She's clumsy, trips over things, and clueless. She'll talk to a pirate, but won't see that he is one until she puts her glasses on. Ha." He reached into his bag. "Since you are a lowly bounty hunter can you look out for this guy?"
He showed him a picture of my brother. Oh dear, he's already looking for him.
"This stupid looking kid is a pirate." He informed me. "Can you believe that? The scum become younger every day. This brat beat the 3 three top tier pirates here."
"Yeah, scum..."
"Hmm… not all of them are, I guess. Some seek freedom, others don't like rules. Some get screwed over when looking for jobs or the rich didn't like them and framed them. They probably tried out for the marines and couldn't cut out. This freedom business I understand, but… there are certain paths that we shouldn't take. I'm in this business to fight the strongest pirates. I hear a rumor Kaido is building an army for something, so I'm training to fight him someday."
"Why him?"
"He's a jerk, that's all I can say." He got up and started leaving. "Whitebeard will go to war to protect his crew, Shanks looks like a bro and Big Mom is a fatty… anyway, I'm leaving, we might see each other again someday."
"Yeah."
"Take care and be careful with that toothpick."
"Bye! I hate yoooou!" I waved mockingly
"Ha, nah you don't." He waved as he walked down the path. I don't want to run into him again. I looked up and noticed it was going to be a little bit cloudy. Perhaps I should head back now.
"Anya."
I looked behind me and noticed Zoro approaching. He now had three swords. He saw my bag of clothes. "Now you look packed. I see you bought a new shield too."
"Yeah, but I traded my old one in. This is as sturdy as they come."
"Good, let's go meet the others. Luffy and I ate at a restaurant earlier, but he ran off to chase his hat when it blew away. He should be in the town square."
"Knowing his luck, that's where the hat took him. HA!"
We walked around the town and found ourselves near the center of Loguetown. We came across Sanji, Nami, and Usopp who have gotten the stuff they needed. That's a tasty fish Sanji bought. Now there was one person we needed to look for.
Zoro looked around. "So where is he?"
"He said he wanted to check the Execution platform." our Navigator spoke.
Usopp looked toward the crowd. "Isn't the platform here in town?"
I nodded "This is the place. Just where is he?" I looked out toward the platform, noticing a weird looking clown locking some stranger in a stall ready too… oh no... I slowly paled as my facial expression morphed into a shock look. WHY? How did this happen? "LOOK!" I pointed outward. The crew's' reaction were the same as mine.
"HE'S ABOUT TO BE EXECUTED!"
Wait, I recognize that clown and the big nose. That's Buggy… the clown. Not much else.
"For the crime of angering me! You! Monkey D. Luffy are sentenced to a flashy execution!"
I narrowed my eyes dangerous and growled at the man. I am going to just run over there an-.
"Nami, Usopp, Anya!" Zoro grabbed me before I did anything. "Get back to the ship, we'll get the idiot out of there. Anya, I know you want to, but there might be more Buggy pirates or marine soldiers waiting for us at the dock. All this noise probably lured the marines out here. So be sure to take them out."
"Right." I agreed even though I didn't like it.
-Ken's p.o.v.-
"Hey there mousey." I called out to Tashigi. She turned around and kicked me in the shin.
"Ow! Why would you do that to your superior?" I whined, in a manly way of course.
"Smoker said it was okay," She grabbed my ear and dragged to me to branch building. "You don't know how long I wanted to do that."
"Damn, can you stop pulling on my ear mouse?"
"When you stop calling me mouse you jerk. Word has it that Roronoa Zoro is here. He was inside our marine branch for some reason."
"That bounty hunter? Who cares, I ran into one earlier. She was cute, her name was Anya."
"Did she hit you, you probably deserve it.?"
"Nah, she was tempted to. Can you let go?"
"Fine." She released me and the two of us ran back to the branch where Smoker was standing outside. Looking not happy with constant annoyed look and two cigars. He looked on us as casually as he thinks he is.
"TASHIGI! KEN! WHERE WERE YOU TWO?"
"Sorry Captain, I got caught in a situation." The little mouse apologized to the man.
"YOU NEED MORE DISCIPLINE!" he shouted at him
"I was talking to a bounty hunter. Some girl with purple hair."
"Control your hormones, there's an emergency in town square. Pirates have gathered."
"More weaklings?" I grumbled. "I hate being in the East Blue."
"Well buck up, go the West Harbor, I have reports that Strawhat's ship is there. My earlier encounter had him flying away from my grasp. Not this time and since he's back at the gallows I will capture him."
"Strawhat eh? Okay, I'll get the rest of his crew."
I'm not in a hurry, those guys can take care of that ship. I'll walk there and then arrest the idiots when the grunts subdued them. Another typical day.
Anya, Nami, and Usopp raced down the street to try and get to their ship. The purple haired girl turned to her friend. "What's wrong? You look like something is bothering you Is it about Luffy-nii?"
"Of course, I'm bothered, but it's not about Luffy. We're in big trouble."
"Umm, how much trouble are we in?" Usopp was a bit uneasy after hearing the word trouble.
"A storm is approaching. This island will soon come under heavy danger."
"How can you tell, it's not that cloudy." The purple haired girl gazed at the sky, "It's just partially cloudy."
"Trust me Anya," Nami picked up the pace as the other two followed. "The air pressure and temperature have been dropping for a while now. The other reason is that I saw a cumulus clouds heading come from the East. Those are factors of a storm. The marines will surely come out with all that noise back at the town square. What would happen if our ship was washed away?"
Anya gasped. "Or if it was commandeered. We have to hurry!"
"CRAP!" cried Usopp as he sped past the girls. "THIS IS MORE IMPORTANT! FOLLOW ME! ANYA GET UP HERE YOU NEED PROTECT US!"
The spear wielder whistled. "Wow, what wonderful speed, and he's able to keep that pace while carrying that large fish."
"He'll outrun us. ANYA! LET'S MOVE IT!"
The two women chased after Usopp, who moved faster than normal.
Ken stopped by and grabbed a burger to eat. He happily chomped on it as he walked toward the harbor. He stopped, feeling something in his gut. This wasn't a stomachache, this was a danger sense. If his gut told him something was wrong, then something was run. He ate the burger as he took off in a mad dash.
-Tashigi's p.o.v.-
We entered a building to get a better look at the situation at the square. As soon as we arrived, we were filled in on the situation. The three wanted pirates of the East Blue were down there together. 'Club Wielding' Alvida, Buggy the Clown, and the new recent rookie with 30 million, Strawhat Luffy. I saw the kid's wanted poster, I don't know what caused someone young as him to become a pirate. Why?
He chose the path of a criminal and it's my duty to right the wrong and triumph over evil. That sounded too corny, but it's how I feel all the time.
Much to my surprise he's about to be executed. How did this kid, with 30 million, get caught by a clown and the club maniac? I gazed through my binoculars to take a look at the group. Wait where's Alvida?
"I don't see Alvida."
"She…. lost weight, that skinny woman with the bikini is her."
I need to know what she did to lose weight this fast. What kind of diet did she user or did she eat a Devil's Fruit like Captain Smoker.
"I AM THE MAN! WHO WILL BECOME PIRATE KING!"
So that's why. I should've known, that's the reason why nearly everyone chose the path of an outlaw. He is a fool. A downright stupid fool for wanting to find an impossible treasure and a faux king of the sea. This child doesn't know any better.
"Sir, Roronoa Zoro is down there."
"Roronoa Zoro is here?" I said in shocked and surprise. I never met the man, but I hear he's an infamous bounty hunter on the East Blue.
"What's that pirate hunter doing here?" Smoker sounded annoyed. I would be too if that guy was going to hog the glory.
"We found out that he's now a part of the Strawhat pirates."
"What!" I yelped and grabbed the binoculars. I scanned and found two people running, I ignored the blonde man in the suit and focus on that man I found earlier. HIM! HE'S ZORO! HE LIED TO ME! THAT MAN TRICKED ME! No matter what I will put him down.
"There's more, we recently found out Strawhat has a twin sister. This girl defeated 'Crimson Claw' Devlin yesterday."
Strawhat has a twin sister? That does matter, Zoro is down there
"What does she look like? If it's fraternal then she probably won't look like him."
"Purple hair, purple eyes, carries a spear and shield. Devlin and his crew stated she came aboard their ship, took them out, freed his captive and then teamed up with the Strawhats to take care of the rest of the rest of them."
"I see," Smoker had that look in his eye. He's going to make his move. "She defeated Devlin and is related to Strawhat, her bounty should be higher than 15 million."
"We should get a picture of her soon."
Don't care about that, I need to confront Roronoa.
Anya, Nami and Usopp finally made it to the ship. The rain continued to pour getting the group of three wet. Usopp being the furthest, encountered Mohji and his pet lion Ritchie. The former was trying to light the ship on fire. In quick reflex, the marksman whipped out his slingshot and fired at the lion tamer of the buggy pirates. He knocked him out, which prompt the lion to glare at the now fearful pirate.
Anya leapt over Usopp and threw her shield like a discus. With the strength of throw and careful aim, the shield knocked the lion out. She ran over, tossed her belongings on the ship, picked up her shield, turned around and formed a dramatic pose. She puffed his chest out and raised her shield in the air.
Nami raced up on the ship. "No time for that!"
"Aweee." She pouted.
"We made it," Usopp rushed forward with the fish. "I could've taken him out no problem, thanks for backing me."
"No problem," Anya rolled her eyes as she smiled at the sniper. "We're a team aren't we?"
"Yeah," Usopp shoved the big fish into the girl's arms "Now launch that fish onto the deck."
She sweat dropped as the girl chucked the fish onto the ship. Nami hefted the bag on the ship as well, all was going well so far.
"FIRE!"
The group of three ducked as they were shot at. 8 marines cornered them with rifles in hand.
"You pirates are under arrest. As soon as Smoker gets Strawhat you will be sent to prison."
"Nami, Usopp, get out on board. I'll deal with these punks."
"Wait!" Usopp took out his sling shot. "Here's a dose of this!" He fired two pellets from his weapon. The two pellets struck two marines and exploded. While they were distracted the purple haired female ran up to them before they could fire. She sent a kick to the gut into the closest person. One of them growled and fired. She brought up her sun shield and struck him with the back of her polearm. By hitting him in the head she managed to knock him out. All that remained were four.
"She fits the description. Purple hair, purple eyes, that spear of hers and shield. She is Strawhat Luffy's sister! The one who defeated 'Crimson Claw' Devlin."
The spear user rushed forward to attack, but felt something wrong. She gripped both hands on her weapon and turned around. She brought up her weapon quickly and successfully blocked a hit from her attack. It was a familiar blue colored spear which was handled by a familiar blue haired jerk.
It was Ken, the same marine she met earlier. He himself was surprised upon seeing the girl, but slowly his shock grew into a smirk.
"Well… well." He chuckled. "I should've known it was you. I guess you lied about being a bounty hunter."
"You assumed you dork."
"Men," He gestured to the remaining 4 marines. "Who is she?"
One of them stepped forward. "She defeated Crimson Claw the other day. She's Strawhat's twin sister, Monkey D. Anya."
The boy turned around and analyzed the girl, this time seriously. He tilted his head to the right and to the left. He blinked.
"Twins?"
"Fraternal, sir."
"Yes…" He rubbed his chin curiously. "I see. I guess the monkey made a fool out of me."
"That's not funny!" She growled. "Are you ready, because I want to kick your ass from those remarks you said back there."
"Good, I want to see what you are capable of!" Ken proclaimed as he leapt forward. Anya smirked and leapt at him. The rain continued pouring as their spears touched.
-Tashigi's p.o.v.-
I was defeated. He knocked my sword out my hand and then slammed it into the wall beside me. I waited for him to kill me…. But it never came. He left me alive. WHY? I got mad, too many people judge me due to my gender. They think just because I'm a woman I'm not to be taken seriously.
"WHY DIDN'T YOU KILL ME RORONOA!"
He pulled the sword out and glared at me. Good I got his attention. I want him to hear it.
"It's because I'm a woman right. Isn't it? It's because I am woman that you refuse to kill me." I growled, this is the pain in my heart and my fear. My fear of always being looked down upon because I am of the 'fairer' sex. "Yes, I'm considered the weaker sex, but you sparing me irks me so much. You wouldn't understand someone wishing they were born a man. I didn't take up the sword just for fun you know
"SHUT THE HELL UP!"
Surprise etched on my face, that was not the reaction I expected. I assumed he would just laugh and walk away, but this honestly surprised me.
"IT'S NOT YOUR DAMN GENDER! IT'S YOUR ENTIRE FREAKEN EXISTENCE THAT BOTHERS ME! That face and your stupid personality remind me of my friend who died when we were children. SO QUIT COPYING HER!"
How dare accuse me of being an imitation! "YOU THINK I AM CARDBOARD CUT OF SOMEONE YOU USED TO KNOW! YOU PRICK! I AM MY OWN PERSON! MAYBE IT WAS SHE THAT'S COPYING ME!
I am mad, so mad that he's accusing me of being a fake. Okay, maybe I should respect the dead and his friend's death probably changed him into the person he is today. I guess I overreacted a bit. I am instantly reminded of my cousin Seth who died at sea while fighting pirates. That's one of the reasons I vowed to strive forward. Roronoa, he still uses those swords for his own selfish purposes. I am not going to give up on taking those swords from him.
Unfortunately, a strong wind picked up before I could do anything.
Anya vs. Ken
Nami frantically watched the weather and the fight on the docks More wind and rain started picking up. The ocean was wild, the thunder sounded throughout the air. Usopp was above setting the sails after sniping the rest of the marines. "If she can hold him off for a little longer, we might just get out of here." She turned toward the weather and bit her bottom lip. "Hurry Luffy."
The fight continued with neither one of the two backing down. Anya performed a cartwheel to get away from the marine solider as he charged for a piercing strike. She herself tried the Morning Buzzsaw only for him to roll away from her. He stood up point at her with his weapon.
"Heh, you're good. Very good, I hadn't had this much fun in a while. Most idiots would fall after I came in contact, but you. You're not an ordinary East Blue pirate.
She smiled as she breathed in and out. "My brother and I were training since we were 5. The person who trained us wanted us in a different occupation."
"You chose to be a pirate? Why?"
"What else you big nut. To help my brother find One Piece, then he'll be the PIRATE KING!"
Ken then started laughing, in fact he laughed harder than he thought which caused a tick mark on the girl's forehead.
"REALLY! ONE PIECE! HA! HA! You think you can march on to the sea and find this so-called treasure of Gold Roger? REALLY! YOU IDIOT! You fool! HA! If it existed, then WhiteBeard, Red-haired, Kaidou, or Big Mom would have found it. Seriously…"
"It's all for the adventure!" She pointed up at the sky. "Everybody has dreams. I have dreams and I vow the to embrace the sea! SOME BIG MORON LIKE YOU WOULD NOT UNDERSTAND!" She stuck her tongue out at him
He laughter slowly started to ease. "Adventure, freedom, dreams? Ya know, I like you. Sadly, I'm going to have to put you down miss purple girl. Such a shame for bird's wings to be clipped."
"Big tough dog is going to going to run with his tail between his leeeegs." She mockingly sang. "Or do you think the birthplace of Dragoon Order does not exist."
"You believe that?"
Suddenly a powerful gust of wind rampaged throughout the town, blowing and tossing people around. Ken was knocked back farther into the town while Anya was sent into a pile of boxes. As soon as the gust died, she got up quickly. Her spear and shield in hand and her hair a mess. She snorted and rushed back to the ship.
"ANYA HURRY!" Nami shouted. Usopp clenched the rope tightly as he tried to keep the ship from drifting away. Anya managed to climb aboard and helped Usopp to keep the ship at the dock.
"Hold on Usopp." Anya smiled. "I need a big strong man to help me."
This caused the slingshot wielder to blush and gain newfound, somewhat, strength. "OF COURSE! WITH ME EVERYTHING WILL BE OKAY!"
Nami giggled. "Idiot."
Moments, later the rest of their crew appeared at the harbor.
"NAMI-SWAN! ANYA-CHAN!" came the loud and charming Sanji as he ran with the captain and the swordman. "Your knight is here!"
"SHUT UP AND GET IN!" shouted the navigator
Smoker's P.O.V.
I went back to the base, angry, confused and frustrated. I let Strawhat get away. It was because of Revolutionary Dragon and that strange burst of wind. Where the hell did that come from? Why the hell did Dragon stop me from capturing Strawhat? It wasn't something random, he had a reason but what? Could Strawhat be related? Bah, It doesn't matter, I am going to pursue him and his band of outlaws.
"Ready my ship, I am going to pursue the strawhats. I'll head to the Grand Line to put an end to their cruise."
"SIR!" Tashigi came in soaking wet, I see she's frustrated. "I'm coming too, I can't forgive Roronoa Zoro. I swear I'll bring him down the next time I see him."
She needs more training if she wants to get Roronoa. She needs more discipline too. That clumsiness needs to go, but it's one aspect that makes her unique. She is like a daughter to me, I'll never tell anyone… I think Hina knows how I feel about Tashigi. I digress; the Grand Line will be good for her training.
"So, we're pursuing the strawhats then?" Ken came into the room, also soaking wet. "I tangoed with the sister. She calls herself Anya. She's good, but that strong random gust threw me off. Allow me to come aboard."
Ken is another factor. He's a good soldier, but is too boastful. Too cocky for his own good, something like that will get him killed. Perhaps it was a mistake for him to stay in the weakest of the blues. The Grand Line will surely rough him up.
"But sir, the higher up won't like it that you are abandoning your post."
"Tell them." I glared at him. "Don't order me around"
-Anya's p.o.v.-
We sailed through the wild ocean as the storm stayed active. We spotted a lighthouse ahead of us called the Light of Guidance. Seeing that lighthouse represents us getting closer to the Grand Line. I can't wait, I wonder if we'll ever meet Shanks again. Heh, Usopp is starting to get cold feet.
"D-don't y-you think e-entering the G-Grand Line during a storm is dangerous."
Sanji took out a barrel from below deck. "Let's celebrate reaching the entrance to the Grand line." I didn't understand what he was talking about by using a barrel. As if he is answering my curiosity, he put his foot on the barrel and proclaimed, "To find All Blue."
All of us followed his example.
"To become the Pirate King."
"To become the strongest swordsman in the world"
"To draw a map of the world."
"To find the Ancient Dragoon Order."
"T-to become a brave warrior of the sea."
We raised our legs in the air and brought them down the barrel, destroying it with a purpose. With our resolves strengthened our journey continued.