Chapter 1
Disclaimer: Oda Eiichiro owns One Piece. I do not
Approximately 2 years ago
In a small island in the East Blue called Shells town, there walked a skinny boy with a straw-hat, red vest, cut off jeans and flip flop. His name was Monkey D Luffy. Beside him was a shorter boy with pink hair, and glasses and his name was Coby. Coby was anxiously explaining to Luffy exactly how dangerous a man the Pirate Hunter Roronoa Zoro was.
"He pursues wanted men like a bloodthirsty animal and slices them up! People say he's a demonic beast in the guise of a man!" exclaimed Coby fearfully. He continued his rambling while Luffy wasn't paying him any attention.
Shells town was the first island that Luffy has been to other than his hometown. Although kind of boring, it was an interesting experience. The people's reaction was hilarious though. They jumped and screamed every time anyone said either Zoro or the marines' name. He felt bad for Coby though, because his perfect expectation of the marines was going to be let down, but the kid needed to face reality. So he wasn't that worried. But more importantly, food…
No, before that, he wanted to find that Zoro person. From what he'd heard he seemed to be strong and interesting. If he's a good person, Luffy wanted Zoro to be in his crew. Although, if he has been caught by the marines, he couldn't be that strong…
There was a huge wall in the center of the island. It had to be where Zoro was. Important people were kept inside walls, right? And Zoro had to be important. Luffy climbed up the wall to see a green haired man with white shirt, black pants, black boots, and green haramaki tied to a cross in the middle of a clearing. He seemed to be tired, dirty and sweaty. It was a hot day after all. Even though he was clearly at a disadvantage, he seemed strong. Something about him screamed that he was a beast.
"Hey guys, you're an eyesore. Get lost." Said Zoro in a scary tone with an equally scary expression. But, as soon as Zoro and Luffy locked eyes, both froze over. Luffy held his head and moaned in pain, while Zoro grunted, as if he was I great discomfort.
Luffy's head felt like it was going to split open. Everything was confusing but familiar and new memories that weren't supposed to be there appeared. Luffy was a 17-year-old boy who hasn't even found his first crewmember, while there were conflicting memories that said he had been a pirate for more than two years and had 8 other crewmembers. He wasn't supposed to know about Marineford, Water Seven, Skypiea, and Enies Lobby. He wasn't supposed to know who Nami, Usopp, Sanji, Chopper, Robin, Franky and Brook were. He couldn't possibly know that Ace was going to be killed by Akainu and that Sabo was alive. It was impossible to know that Trafalgar Law hated bread and Boa Hancock wanted to marry Luffy.
Everything seemed impossible, but Mugiwara no Luffy had seen even more ridiculous things since entering the Grand Line. Even though it was oh so confusing and unbelievable, Luffy remembered. Remembered things he shouldn't have, remembered things that hadn't happened yet, but remembered it nonetheless. It made sense now that he recalled everything. That last moment was horrible for everyone involved. It was great that they had a second chance. He had to thank the kid when they see him next.
Across the wall in the clearing, the same thoughts ran through Roronoa Zoros head. It was equally confusing, but Zoro was just thankful that he hadn't let his captain down and let his crew die. Although, it was surreal to know that his crew became even more important than his dream. He felt more content in that moment than he felt in a long time.
Luffy smiled a huge smile, with a laugh jumped over the wall in the blink of an eye and ran over to Zoro, while Zoro broke the rope as if it was nothing and met Luffy in the middle. They didn't communicate with words, just looked at each other. It was as if just that look expressed everything that needed to be said.
"Zoro," said Luffy in the happiest tone ever.
"Sencho," replied Zoro with the utmost trust and respect.
While this heartwarming scene was playing out, a little girl climbed over the wall on a ladder and landed on the other side. She was carrying a little bag in her arms filled with what looked to be food. The girl looked confused for a moment about why Roronoa Zoro was not tied up, but seemed happy about the revelation all the same.
"Aniki! You're free!" exclaimed the little girl happily. "I brought you onigiri because you hadn't eaten anything in weeks!" Zoro smiled down at her and took the rise ball and ate it.
"It's the best thing I have ever eaten," said Zoro kindly to the girl even though it had sugar instead of salt. The girl beamed up at Zoro with a huge smile. The warm atmosphere was ruined by the arrival of an ugly kid with a horrible sense of fashion surrounded by marines. He seemed furious that Zoro was out of his binds.
"Who let Roronoa out!? That 's a capital offence! I'm going to tell daddy about this!" yelled the kid snobbishly. Luffy and Zoro shared another look and Zoro let out a freakishly strong killing intent towards the annoying kid that made him shake with absolute fear.
"Call your dad right now, Helmeppo," hissed Zoro teeth barring. Helmeppo ran away from there as fast as he could with the marines following after him with equal fear. Coby was also scared, but stood his ground because Luffy didn't seem scared at all. In fact, Luffy just seemed amused with the situation. The girl just seemed confused.
"A-a-are you sure you could trust him, Luffy? He's supposed to be a bloodthirsty demon that'll kill you without a second thought. He's called the Pirate Hunter! He's extremely dangerous," yelled Coby manically.
"Don't worry Coby, Zoro's a good person. He is my first mate after all," laughed Luffy casually, without any worry whatsoever. The way that they were looking at each other seemed as if they knew each other their whole life. It was surreal because just a moment ago, they didn't seem to know each other at all.
"So, Captain, what are we going to do now?" asked Zoro casually.
"We kick their ass, eat lots of food, then find Nami!" replied Luffy happily, as if beating the marines was a piece of cake. Coby was absolutely terrified, but just seeing them exude so much confidence, gave him enough courage to stand there without going hysterical.
They didn't have to wait long, for the marines came running at them with their guns pointed at them. Captain Axe-Hand Morgan was trembling with anger that they dared disobey him. He was an ugly man with an axe for his hand and a metal template on his face.
As they came closer Zoro suddenly remembered that he didn't have his swords anymore. He was more annoyed rather than worried though. Even without his swords he could beat these guys easily. He looked through the marines looking for the little bastard Helmeppo. The (at the moment sword-less) swordsman found the brat hiding behind the others, looking scared and smug at the same time. Zoro just couldn't believe that this coward became the marine he was in the future. Just looking at him pissed him off.
"How dare you defy my orders and let that criminal free! I'm Axe-Hand Morgan! Nobody disrespects me and lives! Execute them!" yelled Morgan in a rage. The marines all fired on them, looked kind of worried, but knew that disobedience meant death.
"Where's my sword," hissed Zoro, after almost disappearing from where he was and reappearing behind Helmeppo in an instance. The blond brat yelped and jumped in the air. He paled and called for daddy while stammering unintelligibly at Zoro.
"Tell me where my sword is RIGHT NOW," threated Zoro with increasing impatience, his arm around the brats' neck warningly.
"I-i-i-in m-my r-r-r-room," sputtered Helmeppo, while pointing to the window of his room. Zoro let him go and climbed to said window, while the marines were in a panic and trying to shoot him. The green haired man nonchalantly avoided all the bullets while jumping toward the window. He got in and looked around the room. It was a horrifyingly girly room, with pink everywhere. Zoro was disgusted that this was a boys' room. He found his swords in the corner and took them. Only the Wado Ichimonji carried any sentimental value for him, but until he could get better swords, he had to make do.
Meanwhile the marines were shooting at Luffy, but the bullets were bouncing off him and hitting the marines back.
"Shishishi, that won't work. I'm a rubber man! I ate the gum-gum fruit, so your bullets have no effect on me," laughed the rubber-man to the astonishment of all gathered there.
"Who the hell are you?" shouted everyone there in increasing horror.
"I'm Monkey D Luffy. The man who'll become the Pirate King!" exclaimed Luffy happily. Even though the marines were scared as hell, Morgan just looked furious.
"Anyone who opposes me shall be executed without exception! If guns are ineffective, chop him to bits instead!" screamed Morgan furiously. The marines all attacked Luffy and Coby while screaming a battle cry. Luffy didn't seem scared at all while Coby looked to be about to faint. At the last moment, Zoro jumped from the window, right into the path of the attack and stopped them with a sword in his mouth and each hand.
"Cool!" exclaimed Coby and the little girl Rika in awe while Luffy just smiled expectantly.
"Move and you're dead," growled Zoro, and the marines were scared shitless with tears running from their eyes.
"He's too scary!" cried the attackers.
Zoro and Luffy stared at each other knowingly. The green-haired swordsman smiled and said "I give my word that I'll faithfully follow you to the end of the seas and beyond. I'll be strong enough to protect my nakama and help them reach their dream as well as my own, to become the worlds best swordsman. Captain." They smiled at each other as if there was a joke that only they knew.
"I'll make sure that you reach your dream, for that is the duty of a captain," smiled Luffy, extremely proudly.
"Gomu-gomu Muchi," screamed the Straw-hat boy while stretching and kicking his legs. Zoro dodged while the marines were swept up by the kicks.
"W-wow, that amazing," exclaimed Coby while the marines were pleading with Morgan, "Captain! We're no match for him! They're wreaking havoc! Zoro alone could defeat us!" Morgan seemed pissed.
"This is a direct Order! If you lack the guts to fight, shoot yourselves in the head and save me the trouble! My division has no room for cowards!" raged the corrupt marine. After hearing that, in the blink of an eye, Luffy appeared in front of Morgan and threw an immensely powerful punch that crushed his axe and continued to his chest. Morgan flew back from the force of the punch. He was out like a light.
"Captain Morgan lost! He was one-shot! I can't believe it! Who are these guys?" yelled the remaining marines in awe.
"Anyone who wants to arrest us, step forward!" said Zoro threateningly while sheathing his swords. The marines all looked at each other and yelled in unison, "It's over! Hurray! His cruel reign is over!" and so forth while throwing their swords in the air and celebrating.
Zoro suddenly fell over. Rika got worried and asked what's wrong, and Zoro replied, "I'm…. hungry."
When they reached the restaurant Rikas family owned, they were regarded as heroes. News travelled fast in a small town. Everyone was thanking Luffy and Zoro, but just as they were entering, an orange-headed girl was exiting the restaurant. When they crossed paths, their eyes touched. Just like what happened earlier with Zoro, the girl also froze. After what seemed like millennia to the girl but only a couple seconds in real, the girl suddenly cried and hugged Luffy.
"Luffy!" she cried while hugging him. She couldn't believe that she was here. It was confusing, disorienting and unbelievable, but that was how Luffy was. She actually could believe that this happened to them.
"Nami," smiled Luffy as he hugged her back. Zoro yelling for food interrupted the sweet moment. Nami smiled and said "You're back as well, huh, Zoro."
"Yeah, whatever. I need food. I'm starving," grunted the swordsman.
"Yosh, FOOD!" cheered Luffy as he untangle himself from Nami and jumped to the table.
"So, what exactly happened?" asked Nami as she took the seat opposite them. The boys just looked at her blankly and shrugged their shoulders. "Ugh, I should have known that these idiots wouldn't know," despaired Nami. "From what I last remember, what the little girl said was something like 'I'm sending you to the beginning', and that 'we needed to stop this' right?" asked Nami without any real hope of getting anything helpful out of them.
The boys were stuffing their faces and didn't even spare her a look. She sighed a defeated sigh and tried to remember anything helpful and useful that happened. From what she remembered, this was after she stole from Alvida and before she met with Luffy at the island that Buggy was at. She also remembered the map of the Grand-line was stolen by Buggy. So now they had to defeat Buggy and steal it back. It actually seemed pretty easy; even she could probably defeat the clown now. Wait, no, she didn't have her climatact. As soon as she met up with Usopp, she was going to make him, make her the climatact again.
They all ate to their stomachs content, (and that was a lot for Luffy) and was relaxing and having a good time with Rika, her mother and Coby. Coby seemed as worried as always regarding their wish to go to the Grand-line.
"You can't just go to the Grand-line with only three crewmates!" yelled Coby hysterically. Even Rikas mother was concerned and said, "I heard that nobody who enter the Grand-line Comes back alive."
"But One Piece is somewhere along that route, so that's where we're going," said Luffy without any care.
"Why do you care, you're not coming," said Zoro casually.
"Maybe not, but I'm worried about you. Is that a crime? Luffy-san and I've know each other a short time, but we're still friends! Right?" finished Coby uncertainly.
"Yep, we're parting ways, but we'll always be friends!" Luffy exclaimed happily. While they were having a heartwarming moment where Coby talked about his dreams, the marines entered.
"Is it true that you're pirates?" asked the marine in charge.
"Yeah, Zoro, Nami and I are pirates!" said the straw-hatted boy.
"We're very grateful that you saved us from Morgan's tyranny. However, knowing that you're pirates… we marines cannot allow you to remain here," said the marine with regret. "You must leave this town immediately! Out of respect for what you've done, we will not contact Headquarters," he finished. The townspeople were enraged and pointed out that they freed them too; that they were heroes.
Luffy just smiled and got up with Zoro and Nami following behind. "Well I guess we'll go. Thanks for the food Ma'am," he cheerfully said. As they were walking out, the marine called and asked whether or not Coby was with them. Because Coby could not answer them, Luffy gave him a little push by saying that Coby worked under Alvida. Coby was extremely worried for his chance at enlisting in the marines and punched Luffy to stop him. Luffy punched him back a lot of times and the marine told them to stop, that it was clear that he wasn't.
Luffy and his crew smiled and left while Coby realized that they helped him again. He strengthened his courage and asked the marines to enlist. They were skeptical but let him enter.
The Straw-hats got on their small boat talking about what they were going to do. "We'll first go to Orange town. That's where Buggy is. We need the map to go to the Grand-line. After that we'll go to Usopp's hometown Syrup village. After we've met up with Usopp, let's go to the Baratie and then Conomi Island. Just like we did before," said Nami decicively. Luffy excitedly agreed while Zoro nodded disinterestedly.
Just as they were about to sail away Coby, the villagers and the marines came and saluted them. The Straw-hats smiled and waved goodbye and Luffy yelled,"See-ya!"
That is how their adventure started the second time. They were all happy and excited about this once in a lifetime chance. It was a chance that they could do everything again, to right all their mistakes and to make sure their friends and alies didn't die like last time. It was a great start to an epic adventure.
AN: This is my first fanfiction, so please be considerate. I will hopefully follow canon but make things different enough to be interesting. Especially since the Straw-hat are currently very much overpowered and will blow through everyone until they get to Alabasta and Crocodile. Then it gets difficult. I hope you review and tell me what I did wrong, or right.