One Piece
The Demon of Carmallo Island
Chapter 5: Time To Party! Count Koma Appears!
I would now like to thank Thomas Drovin & Kiyamasho for supplying me with some much needed characters.
"Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, scary island!" Chopper screamed.
"Indeed." Robin added.
"Hey guys, sorry I'm late. I decided to just wear what I had on in Skypiea, you know for…What the hell!?" Nami said just noticing the island.
"What's wrong Nami-saaaaaaAAAAAAHHHHH!" Sanji asked as he joined the others.
"Snooker, you were supposed to take us to Carmallo Island!" Nami yelled.
"This is Carmallo Island."
The entire crew just stood there silently for a good ten minutes, staring at the hellish island Snooker had brought them to.
"Who in the right mind would live here?" Nami asked.
"Count Koma apparently." Robin added.
"Well, scary or not we might as well get going." Luffy said as he jumped off.
"Yeah, it's rude to keep your host waiting." Sanji added as he followed his captain.
"I guess I'll go to." Robin said.
"Wait for me guys!" Chopper called.
"I've got a bad feeling about this." Zoro told Nami.
"Join the club Zoro."
"Hurry up guys!" Luffy called.
"I'm coming, I'm coming!" Zoro complained as he joined the others.
"Hey you can't leave me here!" Nami said.
All that was left was Usopp. Personally, he didn't want to go anywhere near that island. He didn't care how important this Count Koma guy was or how cool his party was going to be, nothing was going to change his mind.
"Come on Usopp!" Zoro called.
"I-I-I-I can't!" the sniper said.
"Why not?" Luffy asked.
"I have "Can't Go Near Dark Islands With Scary, Red Moons In The Sky Or My Spleen Will Explode"-osis!"
"But Usopp, we're already near it." Chopper pointed out.
"I don't care, I'm not going to risk upsetting my condition!"
"Oh for God's sake," Sanji said "Usopp quit being such a…"
"Ahhhhhhhhhhh, behind you!"
"What now!?" Sanji said, "Whoa!"
Turning around, the Straw Hats were greeted by the sight of a horse drawn carriage. The carriage was completely black as were the horses pulling it with the exception of the red dragon crest on the door and had a very distinct Halloween air about it. The carriage's driver was a large, slightly rotund, mustachioed man in his early 30s with short hair and dressed in formal attire. Initially, the man looked perfectly normal, except for the fact that his outfit, hair, and even his eyes were all tar black. The only parts of his wardrobe that weren't black were a gold, T shaped belt buckle and buttons.
"Are you the Count?" Luffy asked.
"Luffy why would he drive his own carriage!?" Zoro reprimanded.
"Shhhhhh, he's coming out!" Usopp said.
The Straw Hats waited anxiously as the carriage door slowly creaked open, a thick fog slowly pouring out as a figure exited. When the fog cleared, the figure was revealed to a young boy. He looked around 13-years old and stood at 3'4''. His eyes were blue and his hair was white and spiky. His outfit consisted of a dark blue swallowtail coat several sizes too big, white shorts, a gray dress-shirt, brown boots, white socks, and black dress shoes. For an unknown reason, the child had a tiny pair of bat wings protruding from his shoulder blades and a long, black, arrow-tipped tail sticking out of a hole in his pants.
"Greetings Straw Hat Crew," the boy said in a dignified manner, "I am Count Koma Aster, ruler of Carmallo Island."
The pirates just stood there in disbelief at the what the child had just told them. The thought of anyone living on this hell of an island was hard to believe, but the idea of it being run by a child was even more crazy.
"You're Count Koma?" Luffy asked, a stupefied look on his face.
"What are you a parrot?' the boy asked, "Of course I'm Count Koma."
"But you're just a kid!" Nami said.
"TEENAGER!" Koma yelled, "I'm thirteen!"
"Then why are you so short?" Chopper asked.
"You're one to talk dinky!"
"Could this kid really be the count?" Zoro whispered to Robin.
"Maybe he's his son." she replied.
"This is a joke isn't it?" Sanji said, "Are there hidden cameras here?"
"This isn't a prank!"
"Sure it's not." Sanji sarcastically, "Now quit playing around and take us to the real Count Koma you little brat."
"I am the real Count Koma!" the boy said stamping his feet, "I am, I am, I am, I am, I am!"
"Settle down now milord," the said driver, "it's not very countly to rant and rave like that."
"Shut up Tarbley!" Koma yelled at the driver, "I'm in charge of this island, so I can rant if I feel like it!"
"This is our host?" Usopp whispered.
"You say something Pinocchio!?" Koma yelled at Usopp.
"Me!?" Usopp said, "Of course not!"
"That's what I thought." the count said as he regained his cool, "Now then, please get in so that we may commence our merrymaking."
"I don't know what he just said, but it must mean it's party time!" Luffy cheered as he ran inside. But before he could, Tarbley pressed a button his belt buckle and a huge, spring-loaded boxing glove came flying out of the carriage and into Luffy, launching him into a nearby tree.
"Where the hell are your manners you disgusting, little sea urchin!?" Tarbley yelled.
"Yeah Luffy, haven't you ever heard of ladies first!?" Sanji added.
"Thank you Tarbley. Right this way ladies." the count said, motioning for Nami & Robin to come in.
"Thank you Count." Nami said as she entered, with Robin following.
"Now can we come in?" Luffy asked impatiently.
"No," Koma said, "you'll be riding in the men's section.
"The men's section?" Zoro asked, "Where's that."
"The back of the carriage." Koma said as he shut the door.
"Okay, now I'm suspicious!" Sanji said.
"Get used to it Sanji, it's only gonna get weirder." Snooker assured.
"Wait, you're not coming with us Snooker?" Chopper asked.
"Koma only told me to deliver your invitation, he didn't say I could come."
"Awwwwww, that's too bad." Luffy said, "But don't worry, I'll save you some snacks."
"Riiiiiiight." Usopp said rolling his eyes.
"Well, see you later Snooker!" Luffy said as he ran behind the carriage. The others soon followed.
"I still don't like this." Zoro said.
"Relax Zoro," Usopp reassured, "so the Count's a little weird, at least we get to enjoy a nice, smooth ride."
Once all the seating arrangements were made, the black carriage resumed its way along the barren Carmallo countryside. Nami & Robin sat in the carriage with Count Koma, while everyone else was in the men's section. Unfortunately, the men's section was being tied to the back of the carriage and being dragged along in the dirt.
"Nice smooth ride huh!?" Zoro yelled.
"How was I supposed to know!?" Usopp said.
"It's no wonder this island's an abandoned hell-hole!" Luffy said.
"Forget the island, poor Nami-san and Robin-chan are all alone with that stupid Koma brat!" Sanji said, "The horror!"
"I know!" Luffy said "How come he doesn't have to sit in the men's section!"
"Yeah, what makes him so special!?" Chopper demanded.
"That's not what he meant!" Usopp yelled.
After a long, bumpy ride (Unless you were a Nami, Robin, or Koma.), the carriage finally came upon a nearby village with a large, three floor castle toward the back. The village was rather tiny, with only a handful of houses and people. Then again, your village would be tiny too if it was right at the base of the volcano mountain! The castle was rather bland as well, it sported no fancy banners or structures and looked more like a fort. The only thing that decorated the castle was a black flag with the same red dragon symbol on the carriage on the roof.
"Excuse me, Count Koma?" Nami asked.
"Is there something you need my darling?" the Count asked, "And please, feel free to call me Aster."
"Okay then Aster, why does your island look like, ummmmmm…"
"Hell?"
"Yeah."
"I'm glad you asked Miss Nami." Aster said, "You see, Carmallo a is rare island called a never-day island. The sun never shines, no matter what time of day or year it is. You can see how that's affected the local flora."
"I see, then how are you able to live?"
"And why is the moon red?" Robin added.
"We manage. As for the moon, I honestly haven't a clue."
"Has it always been like that?" Nami asked.
"From what I've heard. Well, I'd better go check on your friends."
Aster turned around and stuck his head out the rear window.
"Having fun?" he asked.
"Let's see," Zoro replied, "a horse drawn carriage is dragging us across a filthy, Hell of an island by our ankles. Does that sound fun to you!?"
"Oh suck it up you big babies! Aren't you pirates supposed to be rugged, salty, sea dogs who can endure anything thrown at them?"
"That's only in your twisted imagination you little snot!" Sanji barked.
"Oh pipe down Sanji, we're almost there!" Nami scolded.
"Yes Nami-san!" Sanji called back all heart-eyed.
"Hey Luffy." Usopp whispered.
"Yeah Usopp?"
"Does something seem odd to you?"
"No why?"
"Look around, this place looks like a ghost town!"
Luffy looked around at the village. He knew from the minute they entered it was gonna be in bad shape, but it was worse than he thought. Everyone was covered from head to toe in dirt, their clothing was old and ragged, and whenever they passed by, they'd all run in their houses in terror.
"You're right Usopp."
"He finally gets it."
"The villagers really need to paint their houses a little bit."
"Idiot!"
Meanwhile, as the carriage made it's way to the castle, a mystery girl watched from a nearby forest. She wore boots, shorts, and a sleeveless shirt with a white, skull-and-crossbones button that exposed her stomach all completely black. She had a bracelet and knee sock with a black and white barber poll design on her right arm and leg respectively and a rope belt with a Jolly Roger around her waist.
"So he's found a new seven." she thought, "I'd better get rid of them before it's too late!"
"Here we are everyone, Castle Koma!" Aster said with a sense of pride.
"It's big." Nami said.
"Isn't it? Hey Tarbley, have you untied the others yet!?"
"All finished Count Koma!" Tarbley responded.
"Naaaaaaaaamiiiiii-saaaaaaaaan!" a heart-eyed Sanji called out as he ran to greet the ladies.
"Sanji-ku…"
But before Nami could finish, her "prince charming" started hugging her, a little too much.
"Nami-san are you okay? That little brat didn't touch you did he? Tell everything that happened!"
"Knock it off!" yelled an enraged Tarbley as he grabbed Sanji by his neck and threw him against the castle wall.
"Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh killer butler!" Chopper screamed as he hid behind Luffy (The wrong way, as always.).
"Owww, what the hell was that for Crap-butler!?" Sanji screamed at Tarbley.
"What the hell is wrong with you ya' swirly-browed freak!?" Tarbley screamed at the cook, "You can't just waltz up and embrace a woman like that, it's rude!"
"Oh, and flinging innocent bystanders into brick walls is polite!?"
"Innocent my ass, you were trying to make kissy face with that young lady and you know it!"
"Shut up!"
"You shut up!"
"Both of you shut up or I'll rip your appendixes through your ears with my bare hands!" Koma yelled, leaving everyone horrified.
"Whoa, harsh." Luffy commented.
"Right, Tarbley, please escort the guests to the dining room while I go check on dinner." Aster said as he entered the castle.
"Yes sir. Right this way please." Tarbley said as he led them inside and shut the door. But as the wooden doors closed, a shadow dove in at the last minute.
The dining room was impressive. The entire room was gold and had a rather Oriental feel to it, complete with Asian dragons circling the pillars. A giant chandelier hung above the equally impressive round table. But something wasn't right, there were only eight chairs, one for Aster and each of the Straw Hats.
"Count Koma will be with you shortly." Tarbley said.
"Hey Tarbley what are we havin'!?" Luffy asked.
"Luffy that's rude!" Sanji yelled.
"It is indeed." Tarbley agreed.
"Hey Crap-butler, aren't you gonna throw him into the wall like you did me!?"
"And so was that!" And with that, Sanji once again found himself flying into a wall.
"Geez, this guy takes manners really seriously." Usopp commented.
"As for your meal, you'll be feasting the best sushi and takoyaki money can buy."
"Takoyaaaaaki." Luffy said dreamily, a waterfall of drool pouring from his mouth.
"Then for dessert, hand made ice cream made with milk from Carmallo Island bred cows and cake batter. Smothered in as much chocolate and caramel sauce you can stomach."
"Iccce creeeeeam." Chopper and Usopp said as they joined Luffy in drooling.
"And for those of you who don't have much of sweet tooth, we've broke out our finest wine. Imported all the way from Bianco Island."
"Boooooooooze." Zoro said as he too began drooling like crazy. Or at least he would be if he hadn't popped Sanji's little fantasy.
"If you have that thought again, I'll pound you." Zoro said as he sheathed his sword and took a seat.
"Anymore questions?" Tarbley asked. But Luffy, Usopp, & Chopper just stood there, staring into space, getting drool all over the golden floor.
"I'll take that as a no." the butler replied with a disgusted look on his face, "Anyway, enjoy your stay at Castle Koma."
"Aren't you going join us Tarbley?" Robin asked.
"Sorry madam, but I'm on a diet, perhaps another time."
And with that, Tarbley left, leaving the seven pirates all alone.
"Okay guys, let's beat it!" Zoro said.
"Why?" Luffy asked.
"Luffy isn't it obvious!?" Nami said.
"That Zoro doesn't like parties." the dimwitted captain answered.
"No, that this is all a trap!"
"I knew it!" Luffy said.
"You did!?" everyone (Except Robin.) said.
"Yeah, no one makes ice cream by hand anymore!"
"No you idiot!" Sanji yelled.
"Then what's the threat!?"
"Let me answer your question with a few of my own." Zoro said, "Why would Count Koma invite complete strangers to his party? And even if he did where are all the other guests? And why in the world would he have someone like Snooker deliver the invitation? And finally, why does he have a tail and bat wings?"
"Because he can?" Luffy happily replied.
"That's true, but incorrect."
The crew looked toward the door and found Count Koma casually walking toward them.
"I must admit, I'm impressed. Most of my guests don't realize they've been tricked until it's too late."
"Alright Koma what the hell do you want with us!?" Nami said as she pulled out her Climatact.
"He's probably going to defeat us and turn us into the Navy so he can collect Mr. Captain and Mr. Swordsman's bounties."
"Wrong again." the count said, "Why would I need to collect your bounties? I'm filthy, stinking rich!"
"Because you're a greedy little brat who's about to get his ass handed to him on a silver platter by Usopp the Mighty Destroyer!"
"Whatever." Koma said, unimpressed.
"Can't you at least pretend to tremble in fear?" Usopp asked, tears rolling down his face.
"Tell me Straw Hats, have you ever heard of the Seven Cardinal Vices?"
"Ummm, what's a vice?" Chopper asked.
"It's a little bug that lays its eggs in your hair and eats your scalp." Luffy answered.
"That's lice you moron!" Nami barked.
"A vice is another word for sin," Aster explained, "but out of them all, the Seven Cardinal Vices, or Seven Deadly Sins as they're more commonly known, are the worst of them all.
"Just seven?" Chopper asked.
"That's right furball. They are:
Gluttony, over consuming food to the point of waste.
Pride, excessive love of self.
Greed, selfishly seeking earthly goods.
Sloth, extreme laziness, cowardice, or depression.
Lust, obsessive desire for pleasures of the flesh.
Envy, coveting that which others have.
And Wrath, uncontrollable feelings of anger and hate. And based on my observations, all seven of you are the most sinful pirates I've ever seen!"
"Let me guess," Sanji said, "you're going to kill us in the name of justice aren't you?"
"Kill you, why would I do something so wasteful?"
"Wasteful?" Sanji said.
"They say that God can take an act of evil and direct for a righteous cause." Aster explained.
"There is no God" Zoro said.
"Zoro look, he's floating!" Nami said as Aster's feet slowly left the ground.
"Whether or not God exists doesn't really concern me." Aster replied, "But if there truly is no God ruling our world…"
Aster raised his hand and several swords appeared out of nowhere.
"…then that makes it easier for me to take over!"
Zoro:"I knew this was a trap!"
Luffy:"Wait, so there's no takoyaki!?"
Usopp:"He's trying to skewer us with swords and all you can think about is food!?"
Sanji:"Ahhhhhh, he just stabbed Nami with his tail!"
Chopper:"Hey Zoro, what's that mark on Nami's neck?"
Zoro:"I don't know, but I bet it isn't anything good!"
Luffy:"On the next One Piece! "Intense Battle! Koma's Power Revealed!" I'm gonna be King of the Pirates!"
Author Notes
*Takoyaki is octopus fried in little balls. Very popular in Japanese street snack.
Fan SBS
1.Emma Iveli:"What are the colors of Namiball, Robinball, & Usoppball?"
*Snooker:"Ball? Where!?"
*(Snooker begins frantically searching.)
*Reku:"I'm sorry, Snooker has gone temporarily insane. As for your question, that will be revealed later in the story."
2.Imaginary Fan B:"Reku-san, I need help! I don't why but for some reason I can't stop smiling! It doesn't matter if I'm sad, mad, or scared, the smile won't go away! Everyone looks at me like I'm some kind of psychopath! What's going on and what do I do!?"
*Reku:"Hmmm, based on your symptoms, it sounds as though you've eaten the Niko Niko no Mi (Smile Smile Fruit; nikoniko is a Japanese suru verb meaning "smile".). This dastardly Devil Fruit makes the eater always have a huge, creepy smile on their face, no matter how they feel. Now you look like a nutcase AND can't swim, so yeah, you're screwed."
3.dandy wonderous:"If the flashback is set when Zoro's still a bounty hunter, how does he know about Rokushiki? And doesn't he learn 72 Pound Cannon later?"
*Reku:"My sources don't say when Zoro learned his attacks, so I got creative. As for the Rokushiki thing, there's a little story behind that:
Thomas Drovin's OCs know at least 3 forms of Rokushiki (Black Hat Brad for example.). Another one of his characters, Zip-Zip Zippy, is an ex-member of CP9. Since anyone who's up to date with One Piece knows that only CP9 knows about Rokushiki, the fact that someone outside of CP9 knows it is a huge continuity error. So we can only assume that in the Drovin One Piece fanon, Zippy started teaching Rokushiki to anyone, for a price. This is most likely how Snooker learned it. This is the theory I've accepted and have somewhat applied. Needless to say, CP9 was not amused."
*Spandam:"Not amused!? We're infuriated! Not only have you completely screwed up the plot, but add to it, revealing classified government information! I have the mind to report you to the Gorosei, put a bounty on your head, and hunt you down like the disgusting animal you are!"
*(Spandam spills the coffee he was drinking.)
*Spandam:"Ahhh, that's hot!"
There goes chapter 5. Yes I merged it and chapter 6 together. They were too short.