Dear Readers,
Sorry that the last chapter is a bit off. Thanks for all the reviews and viewings. My friend just gave me a huge twist in the pot of this story. (^.^) I'm so happy. Well we're finally in the Sky Island Arc. I can't wait. ^_^. So, here's the result of the poll. The winner is... . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . .will be announced in the chapter that is called WINNER and Losers. So, at the end of December I will not able to update the story until Jan. 13. Thus, if I get at least ten reviews. I'll update again before Christmas. :3
For the reviews.
10th Squad 3rd Seat-No. One Piece doesn't have Midol. So, beware.
Ailiei-chan- Hey Girl (or boy) Thanks for loving this. Anyway since Shanks was your first name it is counted as a vote. You can't have more that one. -_- Its like voting for Obama and Mitt. Its a no go.
Kage kitsune14- I got you.
Mrs. Law- It takes time to like someone I didn't want her to love him at chapter three then gets married at chapter ten. That is too much of a Mary Sue.
22wolfgirl- That is a good question. Mihawk is thirty years old.
Unicornpoorainbows- Yes. Finally someone else knows the great Killer.
Someone- *Nods* Law is a favorite.
There's tension in the air. Everyone, the monkeys crew, helps us to find the Knock up Stream. It's not the fifty football field long whirlpool that we have to take. They are scared of me.
"Thanks for escorting us here!" Luffy said, waving bye to the monkey crew. I finish tying down the sails. Usopp runs to the edge of the boat.
"Wait! This is too terrifying! Let us go back, asshole! We'll die for sure like this," Usopp yells, pleading with them. Tears are coming down his face. Nami decides to join as well.
"You never mention that the whirlpool would be this big you liar," Nami screams at them as well. Chopper looks back and forth between them scared to death. Poor Thing. Suddenly, the sun wasn't lighting our way. It turn completely dark outside.
"Holy mother of god," I said to myself. Nami and Usopp freaks out the most. I'm freaking out because these god damn cramps.
"Wahyahyahya, It's already nighttime and we're being stuck into the whirlpool!" Usopp said, freaking out. Chopper starts to scream with him. He quickly turns to Luffy. I already knew that trying to talk to Luffy would be hopeless. The waves are crashing into each other. I feel the sea mist on my skin. The salty air tickles my nose a bit. The water is a very dark blue color that I'm afraid of what is in it.
"Let's go back,Luffy! It's not too late," Usopp said, trying to persuade our crazy captain. I raise my eyebrow. I look at Zoro and he nods. We already know what Luffy's respond.
"That Sky Island is just a fantasy of a fantasy!" Usopp said, pleading. I face palm myself. Don't Usopp know Luffy better than that.
"Oi, so your eye healed already," Zoro said, approaching me. I tense a bit. I keep remembering those days. Crocodile is not a good host at all. The first nights were hard on me. Crocodile always visit me and add more design on my body of black and blue. I shake my head to get rid of the thoughts.
"Yep, I'm back to normal," I said, ignoring my cramps and thoughts. Zoro stares at me. Then he flicks my forehead.I step back a bit and rub that spot he hit me. I feel like I'm facing an older brother kind of. Zoro has that look that everything is not okay. He didn't like my answer.
"Don't lie to me. When we have time, we're talking," Zoro said, with a caring look. I hold my forehead a bit.
"Talk about what?" I ask, confuse as hell. He smirks and walks over to our captain. For some reason, Zoro looks a bit different to me now. His wash out, green hair seems a bit longer to me. His eyes hold a mysterious aura. He doesn't seem like the odd swordsman I see him as or a stranger. I think he became more of a first mate. He makes me feel alot safer than before. I guess I see him as a leader right after Luffy. I smile to myself.
"Hey, while you were doing the complaints," Zoro said, pointing to the whirlpool. I quickly turn around to see our ship is going into the whirlpool. 'Shit' Ii thought. I quickly turn back around and spot all the devil fruit users on the ship. Luffy is near Nami while Chopper is holding on to Usopp. At the edge of my eyesight, Sanji automatically is next to Robin.'Good. Everyone is covered,'I thought. Suddenly, the whirlpool is gone. I look overboard and see bubbles coming up.
"Where did it go?" I ask, in a childish tone. Everyone starts to look at the sea.
"A whirlpool that big! What Happen?!" Usopp said, with surprise. Nami is in shock too.
"That not it...The whirlpool has only disappear in the seabed," Nami said, making no sense to me. Yet, the look on her face scares me. Then something or someone came out from left field.
"WAIT~!" someone yells. Everyone looks around and see a pirate ship coming towards us. It has black sails with three skulls and a crossbones.
"Tshahahahaha, I finally caught you Strawhat Luffy," a man yells at us. I squint my eyes to see a good look at him. He looks old and has the massive build of a football player. He is probably twice as tall as Luffy. He has some missing teeth and curly black hair.
"That... 's was there when we were in Jaya," Nami mumbles. I move closer to Usopp as he uses his binoculars. I can smell Sanji near us with his smoking scent. I wonder if I can make him stop. I smirk to myself. I would never do that.
"We're here to take your head that is worth one hundred millions Beri!" the man said, yelling at us. My jaw drops. 'Whoa that's a lot of dough,'I thought. We're climbing the ladder of piracy. If my mom can see me now, she'll smack me.
"It raise a lot, Luffy," I said, in surprise. Was it because the fight with Crocodile? Luffy tilts his head.
"My head? What do you mean one hundred millions?" Luffy said. I couldn't help that something is going to happen. The sea is almost to calm for me. The waves are getting bigger, but they're not crashing with each other.
"There is a new bounty worth one hundred million beri for your head. Also, 'Pirate Hunter' Zoro, you have sixty million beri," the giant man said, holding something in both of his hands. My eyes bugged out.
"What?! Zoro has a bounty?" I said, trying to see through the binocular. Usopp and I struggle to see the bounty. Then we saw it. Luffy's bounty raise a lot and Zoro's bounty looks badass.
"Its true. They have the new bounties, Zoro! You've become wanted too," Usopp said. I nod to agree. I let go of the binocular. I turn to Zoro and smile.
"Yea and your picture is totally badass. They have a picture of you looking into the distance like you're about to go and start a war. The background is amazing with the buildings and the smoke as well. Even though you're cover in blood and dirt, you still look like you're ready to fight," I said, in excitement. I bring my hand to high-five Zoro. He high-five me while smiling at me.
"I'm can't wait to have my pirate bounty on my head... what the hell am I thinking?" I said, stopping myself. Sanji quickly goes by Usopp.
"What?! Hey wait! And me? There a bounty for me too, right?" he said, sweating a bit. I guess he didn't like that Zoro is getting a bit of attention.
"Nope," Usopp said, coolly Sanji starts to laugh nervously,but then hunch over a bit. I guess he didn't like the idea that Zoro has a bounty and he doesn't. 'Poor Sanji' I thought. Suddenly, the ship starts to rock violently. The sea is going crazy. The water is at the boiling point.
"Hold on to something or go inside," Sanji said. I start to stumble around and tripping all over the place.
"GYAAAH! The sea is going to blow up!" Usopp said, screaming as he hold on to the mast with little Chopper and a calm Robin. Then someone grabs me by the waist and pulls me into their scared chest. I look up to see Zoro holding on to me and the railing of the stairs. I couldn't say anything as the Knock up Stream blows our ship upwards. The force of the stream knocks me out of my left Mihawk boots. I stretch my hand out to try to catch it. It's too late.
"Noooo~" I yell, as gravity took the boot down. I watch it fall down to the ocean below. Zoro's grip tightens and I grunt like a man. The cramps are back. Then as if my boot realizes that these are their last seconds on earth. They decide to do a Kamikaze strike and land on that giant man's ugly face. Then they bounce off and start to sink into their watery grave. I start to tear up. My left shoe had a wonderful life.
"TO SKY ISLAND!" Luffy screams, bringing me back to reality.
I lay on the deck,trying to catch my breath. I couldn't help, but to gasp for air like a fish out of water. I could hear everyone coughing as well.
"What happen?" Zoro ask, as he tries to get up. I couldn't believe that we're still alive and I'm cover in sweat.
"Is everyone all right?" Zoro said, looking around. I struggle to catch my breath. I start to panic a bit. What is happening to me? I scramble to get to my knees at least. Somehow, Luffy recovers fast.
"Hey! Look, you guys, outside the ship!" Luffy yells, with a grin. Everyone, except Usopp and I, recovers. I made myself sit on the stairs. I couldn't breath and I can feel my throat straining. My lungs aren't getting enough oxygen. I feel like I'm dying.
"Gyah. Usopp is not breathing and Angelina is barely breathing," Chopper said, noticing us. Sanji, with hearts in his eyes, prance towards me.
"Angel-chan, do you need CPR?" Sanji said. I quickly get up and prove that I'm alright. Yet, my vision went blurry. I can see Sanji's figure running towards me, catching me. I try to blink, but it seems I couldn't open them again.
I blink a few times to make sure if this is real. I'm back to the same place with the purple sky and the blue, wet grass. I'm still wearing the same outfit that I put on today with both of my boots.
"Finally, Sleeping Beauty awakes," someone said, behind me. I turn around and see the same man I met , His dark hair has lighten into a soft, dark blue, and feathery hair. He still has the same hair style like Sanji. His skin gain some colors in it. His eyes are still as blue like a blue jay this time. He shaved off his Spanish mustache that formed on his upper lips. He stills has that tight black suit with the black designer shoes. His trademark hot pink tie is still there.
"Thomas D. Kumo," I said. He smiles and bows a bit.
"The one and only," he said.I didn't know what to say. Wait a moment. Yes I do.
"What did you do? Dd you put me to sleep?" I ask him, simply chuckles. I narrow my eyes.
"I guess , Ace told you about me and my powers, huh," He answer, while walking towards me. I notice that I'm on a yellow dirt path in the field of wet grass. The sky has some white clouds yet I see no sun at all. I wonder how was it this bright without it. I can see that this field is encase with dark green pine trees. A soft layer of mist covers the ground.
"Yes he did," I said, confirming him. He wraps his arm around my shoulder and leads me into the forest.
"Where are you taking me?" I ask him. He smiles creepily. The forest reminds me of home. The way there are so many trees. Most of them are pine trees,but there are oak trees too. They bend and twist within the forest almost as if they were woven in. Then I hear laughter as if there is a party. We go into another clearing. We arrive at this clearing with all the people I know where here and people I want to know.
"What's this?" I ask, looking around. I see Nami playing poker with Ace, with lots of Beris on her side. Nami is wearing a hot pink tank top with black knee-length shorts. She is wearing a lot of jewelry on her, especially rings. Ace is wearing a white t-shirt and shorts. He didn't have his hat or necklace. Yet, his black hair is a bit wavy.
"This is the circle of friendship," he said, grinning. Then there's Dracule and Zoro having a drink nearby Nami. Mihawk is wearing an open white shirt with a ruffled neck with a black coat over his shoulders. Zoro has a red and white Hawaiian t-shirt with blue jeans. Dracule is almost acting caring towards Zoro. Thomas sees my lingering stare.
"Oh, well look at that 'Hawk Eyes' Mihawk and your companion 'Pirate Hunter' Zoro," he said, starting to walk their table. My right starts to twitch. 'He's mine' I thought.
"The hell I'm going to let that happen," I mumble to myself. I grab him be the ear and drag him away from them. He wince.
"Ow. ow, OW. Okay I get it. I won't go near your boyfriend," he said as we pass Robin with my family. Instantly, I stop. I let him go. There they are. My family that I miss. I walk forward, but an invisible wall doesn't let me go near them. I lay my hand against the wall almost like glass.
"Ne, I see that Robin Nico is with your important people," Thomas said, rubbing his ear. I nod. Mom is laughing at something. Her eyes glisten with happiness. She is cuddle with dad. Dad is just leaning back into his seat. My little brother is intrigue by what Robin says.
"They're my family," I said, taking a deep breath. I turn away and continue the path. I didn't look back. It is already to painful. Thomas caught up to me when I see the next scene. I'm frozen in fear. Sanji is. Sanji is catering to men in dresses. Their legs are covered in hair, but its like fur. I quickly walk away.
"That is not cute at all!" he said, catching up to me. Then we get to Luffy and Usopp.
"LUFFY!" Usopp yells at the top of his lungs. He starts to attack Luffy. Luffy quickly dodges his pellets.
"USOPP!" Luffy said, holding his shoulder. I knew he's ready to launch his trademark pistol punch.
" So that's Ace's little brother. He's quite shorter than I imagine," he said, pouting a bit. Something tells me he goes both ways. 'He's not going anywhere near Dracule,' I thought to myself.
"Ne let's get going," he said after the fight is over. I quickly catch up to him. I take a quickly glance back. Luffy is walking away with a defeated Usopp on the ground. I know that the fight will never happen. What I saw next broke my heart. It has me in tears.
"So cute!" I said, running to Chopper and Bepo. They were creating flower chains with each other. They look at me.
"Angel-chan!" they said, making it rain blue and white flowers. My eyes turn into hearts. I just want to play and cuddle with them.
"Oh no you don't,"Thomas said, grabbing me by the collar. I struggle against him. Then I see someone behind Chopper and Bepo. He's leaning against the tree watching not only Bepo and Chopper, but me too. I can only tell of his gray, wolf eyes. His eyes are predatory. It's almost like being watch by a wolf, waiting for you to make a move. Then Bepo and Chopper black my view of him. Thomas lets me go as we are away from the cute friends.
"So, why did you visit me?" I ask him. He puts his hands in his pant's pockets.
"Just checking my drifter, that's all," He said, smirking. I couldn't help but flinch a bit. I remember the pain of those cuts and bruises.
"How did you find me?" I ask him again. Now, we are deep in the forest. There are many rocks, pebbles to boulders, lying around. I can hear running water somewhere in front of me.
"It was after an unusual storm. It has some purplish, gray clouds with pure white lightning. The rain was pounding on the ocean like a drum. The waves were crazy. After it calm down, I see a bloody girl in a small boat," Thomas said, walking beside me. Suddenly he stops and grunts. He holds on to his stomach. i tilt in my head in confusion.
"What's wrong?" I ask him. Sweat around his forehead form.
"I'm at my limit. You'll wake up in a few minutes. Just one more question, drifter," he said, looking at me. He starts to fade a bit. Then he starts to float up and fading even more almost disappearing.
"Why is he near the river of th-" Thomas disappear before finishing his sentence. I wonder what he meant by that.
"Who's at the river?" I mumble to myself. I walk down the beaten path into the area where I hear the water. I reach a river. It is five feet wide and two feet deep. It's coming down from the green mountain. It is very twisting around the area. The river's speed is very splashy. The water is bright and clear. I walk upstream. With the sounds of splashing of the water, I can hear a constant hum. I don't know what that is. Then when I turn around the bend, I see someone standing on a boulder in the middle of the river. His back is towards me. I step forward and step on a stick. He quickly towards me. I gasp knowing who he is.
He's very tall and muscular. I couldn't see what his face looks like. He has a white and baby blue full-head helmet with many holes in it, and what look like headphones on both sides. The black with white polka-dots opens to show his sculpture chest. He wears pants that reminds me of the Native Americans and Heavy Metal music. He has hand guards. I notice that he could attach something to it. I guess that's where his weapons attach themselves.
His long, wild, blonde and mane-like hair falls down to his waist. Oh how I want to play with his hair. I could run my hair while he has his way with me. I shake my head quickly. Why did I think like that with this person. I should have thought about that with Dracule, my boyfriend. I look at that sexy man. It doesn't mean I can't admire from afar. I blame my female hormones for this. 'My body is ready,' I thought as I see the water crash on to the boulder. Some water drops lands on his chest. It slowly trails down, all the way down and behind his shirt. My imagination took over.
"Oh. wow,um j-just," I said, stuttering. Killer just tilts his head. Then my vision starts to become blurry and my body becomes heavier and heavier. 'Wait. I'm not done admiring yet' I thought.
Reminder. Review for the story to be updated before Christmas or I''ll update on Jan 13.