A few months had passed since Kyoko joined the Straw hat pirates. Since then the crew had gained many new additions; Nico Robin, the archeologist, Franky, the shipwright, and Brook, the musician. Kyoko had hoped to meet Ace somewhere on the seas, but the Straw hats had not crossed paths with the fire fist.

It was another typical day out on the seas; all the straw hats were lounging around the deck doing their own thing. Zoro was taking a nap at his usual spot, Robin was reading a book and Nami was just lounging on a chair while Sanji gushed over them. Franky and Usopp were hard at work building a new invention, and Chopper was watching them with sparks in his eyes. Brook sat under the tree sipping his tea and admiring the scenery, and the captain was sitting in his normal spot on the head of the thousand sunny. The peace was broken when Nami suddenly got up and screamed.

"Luffy, look! The marines are coming!" exclaimed Nami.

"There are at least 5 of them! We're screwed! What do we do?!" cried Usopp, sobbing while clutching onto Chopper.

"Yohohoho, Luffy- san! I am so shocked that my eyes popped out – oh wait, I don't have any! Skull joke!" Brook laughed to himself.

Robin chuckled. "So what's the plan Captain?"

"Nami-Swannn, Robin-Chwannn, Kyoko-Chwannn, don't worry; I'll protect you!" Sanji said with hearts swirling around his eyes.

"Stupid curly eyebrowed cook," Grunted Zoro.

"What'd you say Marimo?!"

"Straw Hat Luffy, we have you surrounded, please surrender." called out one of the marines as four cannon balls were fired directly at the Sunny.

Kyoko pulled out Sounga and Bakusagia, readying the two swords for the incoming attack.

Robin stepped to the front, "Cien Fleur Defense!" A giant net out of a hundred arms formed to protect the ship from incoming destruction.

"Gomu Gomu no Balloon!" Luffy inflated into a balloon, jumped in front of the net of arms, and repelled the cannon balls back at the marines.

"36 Pound Phoenix!" Zoro unsheathed all three of his legendary swords, and form his signature pose and sliced through the cannon balls.

"Ready the cannon, we need more!" A marine called back to his crewmates. Another marine fired another two at the Straw hats.

"Shishinabe Shoot" Sanji jumped up and knocked the remaining cannon balls down.

"Well, I didn't think I'd live to see the day that you'd become a pirate, Kyoko." Out walked a marine with a purple mohawk and mustache. He was dressed in a purple and white pinstripe suit, wearing none another than the coat of justice that all high ranking marines wear.

"Momonga…" growled Kyoko, clenching her teeth.

The stern faced marine grimaced at Kyoko, "I'm pretty sure, you know who isn't too happy about this, Kyoko."

"What do you want?!" Kyoko shouted, glaring at him darkly.

"You're a pirate and I'm a marine; I don't need to explain why I'm here."

"Kyoko, do you know this guy?" asked Nami, confused.

"No, except that he's a marine vice-admiral," scoffed Kyoko.

"So I see you joined the Straw hats. I assume they're completely oblivious of your true form?" Momonga muttered as Kyoko's eyes widen in fear. "That's what I thought. You can't escape from this, you know as well as I do, what will happen-"

"Shut up! How dare you talk to Kyoko-Chwannn like that!?" Sanji screamed. Every word that spewed from the marine's lips added fuel to the fire building inside his chest.

"Franky, get the sunny ready!" Nami shouted.

"Remember Kyoko, you can't run from this; no matter how hard you try to."

Kyoko clenched her fist in anger, while biting her bottom lip.

"FRANKY! NOW!"

"COUP DE BURST!" The Sunny blasted them away from the fleet of marine battleships, slowing down in a quiet place with calm waters.

"Well at least that's over," Nami sighed relieved.

"I thought we were all going to die!" sobbed Ussop and Chopper hugging each other.

"Hey Kyo-Chan, what did that marine mean when he said 'your true form?'" questioned Chopper.

"Yeah, Kyoko, what did that marine mean?" Usopp added.

Kyoko looked down at the ground, gritting her teeth.

"Hey Usopp, don't pressure Kyoko-Chwan like that. She'll tell us when she wants to okay?" Sanji took a drag from his cigarette.

Kyoko lifted her head slowly, only to meet Zoro's glaze, who was sitting on the floor of the deck holding Wado Ichimoji. Zoro threw her a look of doubt; returned the expression with a face filled with sorrow.

For a moment all the straw hats were silent, thinking about what had just happened.

"Hey, I see land, over there! Usopp pointed to the oval shaped lively island, "So let's all go stock up on some supplies," piped Usopp.

"MEAT MEAT MEAT! HEY SANJI CAN WE GET SOME MEAT?" drooled the excited captain.

"Shut up Luffy, geez," Sanji sighed, "Kyoko-Chwannn, where are you going? I'll come with youuuu, so I can carry your shopping bags for you, my sweet!"

"Shut up you ero-cook, she's coming with me," Zoro grumbled annoyed.

Kyoko's eyes widened in disbelief. "Zoro wants me to go with him? That's odd; Zoro usually just wonders off all by himself," she thought to herself.

"SHUT UP MOSS HEAD WHO SAID YOU COULD DECIDE THAT!" The cook and the swordsman were neck and neck arguing…again.

"Ah Sanji, if it's alright with you I think I'll go with Zoro," Kyoko managed to pipe in

"Ok Kyoko, my sweet, but if the moss-head does anything to you, just yell and I'll come to protect youuuu!"

Zoro scoffed, "What an idiot." As Sanji disappeared off to search for Nami or Robin. "You coming? Or are you just going to stand there all day?"

"O-o-oh I'm sorry, I must have zoned out," stammered Kyoko as she followed Zoro off the Sunny, attempting to keep up with his pace.

A pirate ship stopped at the docks of Greeneville, a small island in the middle of the grand line. It was home to many skilled bakers and chefs.

"Oh no; it's the Bone stealer, Lex and the Phantom Hollows! What is such a vicious pirate crew like them doing in our town?" shivered a villager.

"Alright Men; let's find her and take that necklace. Gwahaha, I can't wait to see the shocked faces of the World Government and the Demon Lord Sesshomaru.!"

Kyoko followed Zoro all the way into the forest. All of a sudden Zoro stopped by a nearby tree. He started to say to something but hesitated for a few moments, "Kyoko, what was that marine talking about?" His eyes stared intensely into her own, like he was staring into her soul and silently judging her. Kyoko had never seen Zoro this serious and scary before.

Kyoko began stumbling nervously, "Well…umm…uhhh…it's hard to explain. I think its cause of-"

Zoro cut her off, "We're friends, aren't we? Friends tell each other stuff. We swordsmen have to stick together. I'm not trying to pressure you into telling me, but what that marine said seemed to hit a raw nerve with you."

"Well," Kyoko paused, "its cause of my father, he sort of isn't like everyone else…And it's got to do with the swords he gave me."

The two were interrupted as the rest of the straw hats ran up to them, "Oi, Kyoko, Zoro, we were looking for you guys everywhere!"

"Hey idiot swordsman, you didn't do anything to Kyoko now did you? Cause if you did, I'll -" Sanji started to roll up the sleeves of his suit. Not long after the two were battling it out with one another.

Kyoko sighed, "Those two are always at it."

An elderly woman strolled up to Kyoko, "Hi there dearie, you're not from here are you?" she asked. The old lady had grey hair tucked in a bun. Her small frame was covered by a yukata.

"Oh, hello Obaasan," Kyoko bowed, "Yes; how did you know?"

"I know everyone in the village, and I have never seen any of you youngsters before." The old woman gave Kyoko a smile, "Dearie, I need help with carrying something, would you mind helping an old fool like me?"

"Oh of course Obaasan. I can get Sanji or Zoro to help too; they're really strong and I'm sure they wouldn't mind helping! I'll go get them -"

"Nay Child; I only need you to help. It isn't really heavy; I'm sure you can handle it."

"Ok, I guess I could help," Kyoko strode off with the old lady.

"Hey guys, what happened to Kyoko?" queried Nami.

"I dunno, I shaww hur a momment ago," Luffy replied with his mouth shoved full of meat.

"We have to go look for her! My poor Kyoko- Chwann…Your prince is coming to save youuuu!" Sanji gushed.

Zoro scowled irritated, "Pathetic."

"You got a problem with that Marimo?"

"There; that's the last of the fruits Obaasan!" Kyoko exclaimed, wiping her forehead. She had just finished helping the old lady carry her groceries to her home.

"Oh, thank you so much dear! Here, take some fruits for you and your friends!"

"Oh no, I couldn't. We already have a lot of food, but thank you." Kyoko smiled graciously.

"Okay , dearie. I really appreciate all your help." The old woman gave Kyoko a hug.

"Bye Obasan!" Kyoko began to walk off. "I should head back to the others; I forgot to tell them where I was going," Kyoko thought

When Kyoko was out of sight, the old woman snickered, "Mwahahaha. Stupid Girl" said the old lady. The woman transformed into a man who looked well over his 30s. "I'm sure the captain will be very pleased," he sneered, holding out a necklace with a silver crescent moon and a ruby gem in the center.

"Kyoko!"

"Kyoko-Chwann"

"Kyo-Chan"

"Kyoko-Sannn"

"Guys, I'm over here!" Kyoko shouted.

"Kyoko, where did you go?" Nami asked.

"Oh, I was just helping an Obasan. She needed help carrying her groceries."

"Oh ok, I think we should head back to the Sunny now." Smiled Nami.

"Good Job, Thade. Now the World Government will bow down to us!" Lex said with pride as he held up the necklace that Thade had stolen from Kyoko.

"Now what do we do, Captain?" one of the Phantom Hollow members asked.

"We lure the princess out, and we take the Sounga!" declared Lex.

The straw hats were walking back to the Sunny, when Kyoko felt a throbbing pain in her head. Soon the pain became unbearable that Kyoko had dropped to the ground clutching her head.

"KYOKO!" Nami screamed.

"Kyo-Chan, are you alright?" Chopper asked worriedly.

"Kyoko-Chwann, are you hurt? Do you want me to carry you back to the ship?"

Zoro grunted and shot Sanji a death glare.

"I'm ok, it's just my head, it really hurts." Kyoko said meekly, do her best to stand up.

"Let me take a look at it. I'll see what I can do," Chopper suggested.

"Oh thank you Chop-" Before Kyoko could finish, she fainted and passed out.

Sanji and Zoro both reached to cushion her fall. However Zoro caught her in time before she hit the ground, he lifted her up princess style. "Hey, I was gonna catch her, Moss Head! You didn't have to intervene."

"You wouldn't have made it in time, stupid cook."

"ARE YOU CALLING ME SLOW? WHY YOU MARIMO!"

Nami knocked both of them over the head. "Guys, cut it out. We have to get Kyoko back to the ship!"

"Chopper, how is she?" asked Nami concerned.

"I'm not sure, but I got some herbs that I think might help," Chopper replied.

Luffy barged in, with a bowl of pudding in his hands. "Hey Kyoko, wake up; I got some pudding!" Soon after Luffy tried pouring the pudding on the unconscious Kyoko.

"LUFFYYYY! WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU'RE DOING!?" yelled Sanji, Zoro and Nami.

"Kyoko loves this stuff; I thought it will make her feel better if she had some."

Nami smacked Luffy across the head. "That doesn't help!"

"Thank you for the sentiment, but just the sentiment is enough," Chopper reassured.

"Shall I play Kyoko-Sannn a song?" asked Brook, pulling out his violin.

"No, I think we should let her rest. I'll go fix us up something to eat, so when Kyoko-Chwan wakes up, she can have something to replenish her energy."

Sanji walked out with Luffy and Brook trailing behind him, as Luffy sang "Meat, Meat, Meat!"

"Ugh Ugh"

"Kyoko?"

Kyoko's eyes snap open, but instead of her usual amber eyes, her eyes were blood red. Her breathing was increasing; each breath she took grew heavier and heavier, almost as if she was panting. Beads of sweat formed around her brow, as her entire body started shaking.

"Chopper, what is happening to her?" Nami whispered terrified.

"Um, I'm not sure what's happening. I've never seen anything like this before!" cried Chopper alarmed.

"You all seem confused; shall I explain to you what is going on?" Suddenly a young man with grey, almost white, hair tied back into a ponytail appeared. He had blue stripes on each side of his cheek. He was wearing a kimono with bone armor; he had two swords strapped to his left hip.

"Who are you? What are you doing here?" Zoro growled as he reached for his swords, readying them to slice to the intruder.

"Pardon my intrusion; I am Inu no Taisho, I am Kyoko's brother."