One Piece

The Demon of Carmallo Island

Chapter 8: The Terrorlords Meet! The Power of Sinergy!

Once again, I would like to thank Thomas Drovin and Kiyamasho for supplying me with some much-needed characters. God bless you (Seriously, you saved me a lot of work!).

Meanwhile on the third floor of the castle, Count Koma was sitting in his lavishly decorated room, celebrating his victory with the ice cream Tarbley promised the Straw Hats.

"Ahhhhhh," he said as he scooped another bite, "there's nothing like a chocolate-caramel sundae after trouncing a bunch of worthless maggots."

As the Count enjoyed his treat, he heard the door open.

"It's about time you got here Tarbley." the Count griped.

"I apologize your Excellency." the butler replied.

"Are the other Terrorlords with you?"

"They are."

Tarbley moved aside as two other people entered the room. The first was a 19-year old boy with long, white hair, and a height of 6'. He had on blue jeans, a red T-shirt, a black hoodie, black tennis shoes, and red, white, and blue striped socks, but what stood out about the boy was the white, Greek Comedy mask on his face and the sock puppet on his right hand. The puppet was green with two, black buttons for eyes, green tassels for ears, and had a green shoelace moustache. The second was a girl of 16 years with short, blonde hair, green eyes, and a height of five feet. She wore a WWII pilot's outfit and a rather large pair of glasses.

"Terrorlord Ahiru reporting for duty sir!" the girl saluted nervously.

"Terrorlord "Sockpuppet" Johnson, present." the boy said through the sock puppet unenthusiastically.

"Please come in." Aster said.

"I heard you finally branded the Straw Hats." Johnson said.

"Yes I did."

"Finally!" Johnson shouted in joy, "So when do we get to rip them apart!?"

"Patience Johnson," Aster said, "first I need to harvest their sinergy."

"Sinergy?" Zoro asked.

"That's right," Amarië replied, "it's what Count Koma calls the negative karma that builds up in your soul when you do something bad."

"The darkness of the human heart."

"Using the power of the Demon Demon Fruit, Count Koma can turn that negative energy into power."

"If that's the case then why doesn't he just use his own?" Zoro asked.

"He's a noblemen," Amarië said, "they never do things themselves. So he finds seven saps, lures them to his island, brands them with Sin Crests, and harvests theirs."

"Tch, lazy bum."

"Got that right."

"You sure seem to know a lot about this Koma guy's powers Amarië." Zoro said, "Mind if I ask why?"

"Anyway, the reason I've called you all here is because we seem to have a rat in the castle." Count Koma explained as he finished his ice cream.

"Ugh, not that ball-brained freak Snooker!" Johnson whined.

"Fortunately no," the Count said, "it's Amarië Ancalímon."

"The captain of Shinigami pirates?" Ahiru asked.

"The same. You and her have quite a history together don't you Johnson?"

"Oh yeah. How many years has it been, two?" Johnson said, an insane "grin" on his puppet's face. "Can you believe how easily those Shinigami wimps died from the strain of the crests?"

"It was to be expected Johnson," Tarbley explained, "the Sin Crests literally rip sinergy out the victim's soul. The strain can kill even the strongest warriors after five harvests."

"That Amarië lady must be pretty powerful then," Ahiru said, "she didn't pass out until her eleventh harvest."

"Puh-lease," Johnson said, "she had the sloth crest, even Tarbley knows that sloth sinergy is the weakest type!"

"That's true," Aster agreed, "it's why I let her live after she no longer served her purpose."

"Now if she had the pride crest, then I'd be impressed!"

"Johnson are you mad!?" Tarbley said, "pride sinergy is the most powerful type! It's said that the strain is strong enough to destroy a victim's soul!"

"Then I feel sorry for the poor sap who got stuck with that!"

"That strong huh?" Zoro said, "Wow, I'm really some…"

Zoro caught himself before he could say something that would trigger the crest.

"Yes, but don't get cocky." Amarië said, "The harvests get stronger and stronger over time, soon even you won't be able to take it."

"Then there's no time to waste." Zoro said as he sheathed his swords and headed for the door.

"Then take me with you." Amarië said.

"Pardon?"

"You're right, I am a coward. I've been hiding in the shadows like a little kid. But no more, I'm not running. Heck, if you can be under your crest's power and still be able to fight, then we may have a chance."

"Then come on, let's get moving." Zoro said, a smile on his face.

"Yeah, we need to reunite with the others."

"Anyway, back to the plan." Count Koma said, "Ahiru, I want you to guard second floor, and Tarbley, you're to guard the third."

"Understood sir!" Ahiru said with a salute.

"As you wish Count Koma." Tarbley replied with a bow.

"What am I, chop liver?" Johnson asked.

"Don't worry Johnson, I have a special job for you."

Count Koma motioned Johnson to come forward. Johnson obeyed, and Count Koma began to whisper something in his ear. The others couldn't hear what was being said, but whatever it was freaked Johnson out.

"Count Koma that's just downright despicable!"

"I know." he replied.

"You're a stinking genius." Johnson said, another evil grin adorning his puppet.

Nami:"Okay, everyone stay calm…!"

Chopper:"Ahhhhhhhhh, locusts!"

Nami:"Chopper calm down…!"

Sanji:"Robin-chan's been captured by a giant blob!"

Nami:"Would you guys shut up!? This isn't the time to panic!"

Usopp:"Ahhhhhhh, it's a girl in a giant, robot battle suit!"

Nami:"Okay, now we can panic!"

Luffy:"On the next One Piece! "Nami & Usopp VS Ahiru! A Battle Of Gadgets & Gizmos!" I'm gonna be King of the Pirates!"

No Fan SBS this time! Lack of questions.

Now we know why the Straw Hats are needed. This is getting exciting! Please R&R, no flames.