Ok so i am most horrible person on the planet right now BUT I THINK I HAVE A DECENT EXCUSE

Ok so ready for my sob story of why I haven't updated in a year? No? Too bad. For those not interested just skip, this will get a bit personal but I love my readers and will hide almost nothing from you 3

Ok so I moved house which was stressful and we had no internet for like a month.

I then changed schools because of bullying and the work load, because owning horses and doing yr 11 doesn't mix well and I just sorta lost all motivation because at the beginning of last year (January 21) My friend and someone I looked up to (He gave me my first pony, taught me to ride and got me into horse and I had the biggest school girl crush on him) Ashley Black committed suicide. I locked myself in my room for about three weeks and did nothing, it really hit me hard and when I finally did get back to school it was even worse because a new bully showed up.

Basically a girl I thought was my friend betrayed me and turned my friends against me.

Then in March while this bullying and recovery from Ashley is all going on, on March 23rd I lost my horse Amaya. Someone poisoned her and she passed away about four days later I was picked up from school and got to spend 30min with her before she passed and I had a very special connection with this horse because she was a rescue horse who was drugged and abused by previous owners and it took me three years to break her trust issues and be able to sty on her because she would buck me off.

Then I was led on by a few different boys (guys are assholes btw) I fell in love with my best friend and when I told him I really liked him he said "I really like you too, as a best friend" And I wanted to just bury myself.

So because of all of this stuff going on so close to each other I didn't really have time to recover from each thing happening and it all just piled up on top of me. I ended up having to see a few therapists and got diagnosed with all this shit and it really scares me to be posting again, I hope to keep up with it a bit better than I have been. Thank to those of you who read all that, sorry to make you read my sob story and on to the actual story

I slowly opened my eyes. I wish I hadn't. My head pounded and my throat stung something wicked. I tried to swallow and with some effort I finally managed to. I lifted my head as last nights events came rushing through my mind. I groaned in pain and blinked the blurriness away. I sat up and looked around, the crew were sprawled everywhere. Robin and Nami were leaning against each other calmly sitting on the wooden bench surrounding the big mast. Zoro, Usopp and Chopper were back to back and Sanji was at my feet, his head resting on my legs. Franky was nowhere to be seen and Brook was also just waking up. I gave him a nod and he nodded back before pointing to my side. I looked down and saw a sleeping Luffy. One of his arms were outstretched, probably where I had my head, the rest of his body was slightly curled. I blushed before I gently lifted Sanji's head off of my legs and placed it on the grassy deck. His hair was so soft.

I stood up and took a few shaking steps forward, my head throbbing with protest. I made it to the kitchen to see Brook and Franky.
"Hey sis! You sure look SUPER tired!" He said pulling out some bottles from the fridge, as if to answer his question I yawned.
"Good morning Ayame-san may I please see your panties?" I opened my mouth to respond but a swift kick to Brooks head silenced me.
"Shitty skeleton." Sanji muttered before going to the fridge.
"Morning to you too guys." I managed; my voice was rough and sounded worse than a teenage boy going through puberty. I slumped into a seat at the table and put my head in my arms. A tapping on my shoulder soon brought me back though, I looked up to see Sanji holding a glass of water for me. I took it and with a rushed thanks sculled the whole thing.
"Ah, so cute Ayame-hime!" He sighed. I guess even Sanji can't keep up his love mode with a hangover.
"I'll start to clean up." I said before excusing myself and heading outside.

I looked around for a storage cabinet and soon found one full of rakes and buckets. I grabbed a plastic bag and began to pick up bottles. I made my way over to Zoro and went to grab and empty one from his hand…only he wouldn't let go. I pulled it a bit harder and his eye cracked open. He looked at me before giving me the bottle, he rolled over and went back to sleep. I noticed Robin was using her powers to help my clean and Chopper was going around to everyone with some medication. The only people left asleep were Zoro, Nami and Luffy. I dumped the bag into the dispenser and grabbed a rake. I began to rake the grass of bits of paper and other things, the cool sea breeze soothing my aching head. I felt a hand on my shoulder and turned to face the person as fast as I could. They jumped back in surprise before smiled at me. It was Nami.
"Come on, let's get you a change of clothes." She motion me to follow her and I did as I was told.

I picked out a pair of black jeans and a red singlet with the words BOLD written across it in black. I had a gold belt and a pair of short combat boots on. I put my mid-back length hair into a messy bun and walked out to the smell of bacon and eggs. I walked into the galley and found the crew all waiting for Sanji to finish cooking.
"Arigato Nami-san." I thanked her before taking a seat between Robin and Chopper. Within minutes the food was placed in front of us and it looked so good.
"Don't let Luffy steal your food." Chopper said in a hushed tone into my ear. A hand snaked his way while he was distracted and he stood up hitting his hand on the table and turning into a bigger form. The food was delicious, much better compared to what I was used to eating at the West Wing. I got full fast though. I'm not exactly used to eating much, we got one meal every two days and it only consisted of bread and water. I felt full and I had only eaten half of it, so I let my guard down and Luffy ate the rest. The chatter was at medium volume because everyone still had hangovers.

I sat back and watched everyone chatting and fighting. I let out a few giggles before the ship arched to the left. Everyone went flying to one side of the galley. Chopper landed in my arms and I bumped into Usopp. I tried to stand up only for the ship to rock again and send everyone flying to the other side. I still held Chopper as Zoro hit my back. I winced as he hit my scars and cuts. Franky had managed to make it to the door and steady himself before announcing that marines were attacking. The crew groaned before scrambling to their feet. We made our way out of the galley and onto the grassy deck of the Sunny. I reached for Alexandra and standing ready and on guard. Zoro had his swords raised, Nami had her Perfect clima tact ready and Robin crossed her arms and Usopp held his kabuto high. Chopper had a rumble ball in his mouth, Sanji's leg was on fire and Franky and Brook had dropped back in defence. Luffy was no where in sight and before we could ask where he went, one of the battle ships had exploded.

I sweat dropped and looked at the rest of the crew who wore similar expressions. I shook my head at him before marines jumped aboard our ship. There were four battle ships and although they were weak, they never stopped coming. I don't know how many I sliced or stabbed but it was continuous. I spun around and cut a marines chest, someone appeared behind me but before I could turn to face them they managed to hit my wound. I let out a small whimper before stabbing him in the stomach.

Soon enough the marines were all down for the count or dead, we disposed of the bodies ad I remembered the days back in the facility.

A terrified scream rang through the corridors of the West Wing of a science facility known as ASIHD or Advanced Science In Human Development. A body of a young man, by the looks in his early twenties, was dragged through the hallway leading to the cells. The other test subjects cowered to the back corners of their cages, watching in horror. The men dressed in grey and green uniforms pulled him through the door and the last they saw of the man was a trail of blood to the door.

I looked at the men in pity before rolling him over and turned to face the crew. They had all finished cleaning up too before Nami ordered them to do their chores. Franky, Brook and Usopp were cleaning up anything that fell over. Sanji was making snacks, Robin was putting all the books away and Zoro was mopping. I walked around the wet area before bumping into Luffy with a pile of clothes in his arms.
"Ayame! Can you help Luffy with the laundry?" Nami called me from her spot next to Robin. I nodded and followed him into the laundry. We turned on the machine and waited for it to finish cleaning the clothes.
"How's your arm?" The black haired teen turned to face me. I looked down at my bandage appendage. It seemed I had been able to move it sometime during the party. It felt all right now, just a dull ache.
"It's ok, not really bothering me." I answered before the machine beeped. I pulled out the clothes and put them into a basket and we walked up to the washing line. I began to peg the clothes up, making sure all panties or bras were to the inside of the line, out of sight to perverted skeletons.
"So what happened at that West place you mentioned?" Luffy's voice was full of curiosity. I stopped abruptly and trembled slightly. "Huh? What's wrong?" He said, putting a hand on my shoulder.
"Oh! It's nothing! N-nothing really happened there, just some science stuff." I said, trying to avoid the truth.
"Nami told me you had heaps of scratches and bruises and stuff. Where are they from?" I kept my head down, shading my eyes, which were wide from fear of those memories re-appearing.
"U-m, just from an accident that happened there, it wasn't anything big. Just a...a window! Yes a window fell on me!" I lied before finishing my job and wandering off to get some rest.

I lay down on the couch in the aquarium room. Watching the fish swim around happily. I closed my eyes and slowly drifted off to sleep.

LUFFY POV!

I watched her walk away. She was lying. Something else happened there. I was going to find out what! But...I need help. Oh! Robin will help me. I walked into the kitchen and found Robin there reading and drinking coffee.
"Robin?" I asked her, sitting down.
"Yes, Captain-san?" She didn't get her head out of her book.
"I think Ayame is lying o us." She stopped reading and closed her book, looking me in the eye.
"What makes you say that?"
"Well, when I asked her about that West place she froze. And then she said a window fell on her, that why she has all those bruises and cuts. But a window wouldn't do that much damage. Besides, some are big scars, according to Nami." I put my finger to my temple and began to massage. This was hurting my head.
"I'll speak with her, I have been researching this West Wing and it turns out she is from a science facility called ASIHD or Advanced Science In Human Development. It has a very illegal way of doing things but it is owned by a World Noble by the name of Saint Jalmack." Robin explained to me before standing up. "Don't worry Captain-san, it probably just brings up bad memories."

Ayame POV!

I awoke to the sound of the door opening; I opened my eyes to find Robin stood there, a book in her hand. She smiled at me before sitting down beside me. I sat up and looked at her.
"Ayame-san, I have been researching ASIHD." As she said those words I looked away, my throat tightening. "I believe you might have been a test subject." I bit my lip as my eyes stung. I turned to look at her, taking deep, shaky breaths to calm myself.
"Yes, I was." I confirmed, even though it was hard for me to say those words.
"I don't know the details but, if would please explain to me what happened." She continued but before I could say anything Luffy poked his head in.
"I want to know." His gaze was determined and I could only nod my head.
"Well, when I was 12 I woke up to find myself in a cell with three other people. I was located in the West Wing. The East wing specialised in behavioural effects while the West wing specialised in mental and physical effects." I took a deep breath.
"And you were a test subject?" Luffy asked me in shock.
"Yes. The scientists would inject us with different liquids and then beat us to see the effects. The way of beating changed. It would range from whips to knives or even pieces of stone or wood. Then they would test the mental side effects. They would do things as little as leave chained listening to a dripping tap, other times we would be starved."
"What about before you were twelve?" Robin asked me.
"I don't remember much about that, the names and faces are blurry." A tear fell from my eye. I quickly whipped my eyes and plastered a fake smile on my face.
"But it doesn't matter anymore." I smiled at them but my tears kept flowing.

Robin put a hand on my shoulder and Luffy stood up placing a hand to his head, the next thing I know his hat is blocking my vision. I lift a hand up and tilt the top of it up to see them. The rest of the crew stood there, they had all been listening in. I bit my lip again as Nami came over to give me a hug. I leant on her shoulder and cried more.
"Ayame! Were going to go to that lab. And I'll kick all their Asses! No one hurts one of MY NAKAMA!" He shouted, the rest of them nodded in agreement.
"How did you get free?" Chopper asked me from where he was standing. I laughed a little before answering.
"I was on my way to the testing room when I gathered up enough strength to kick my guard in the nuts. I grabbed my weapon and ran. After that I remember waking up here and meeting you guys." I smiled at them touched the rim of Luffy's straw hat that was perched on my head. A blush made it's way to my cheeks as I though of all the nice things they had done for me.

I sat up late that night thinking about what I had told these people. They must be confused, I am. It was as if I had two pasts. I can remember being in almost another world to this one. I thought hard, if only the faces and names were clear. I saw glimpses of black hair and brown eyes. Strangely enough different songs came into my head, I don't remember hearing them in this world, but I knew the lyrics. A name came into my mind, one name. Hayden Rivers. My eyes stung as I closed them tightly. I gasped before letting out deep breathes and giving up for now.

I stood from my bed and looked to Robin who was reading. I walked out of the room and into the kitchen to get a glass of water. I quickly chugged it down before the door opened. I jumped suddenly and looked at the person.