Behind The Tiger Prints
I would like to say thank you very much ShadowWolfDemon19, squirpsdolphin and vampy-chan321 for your follows and favorites I really am happy you like my story so far. It took me a while for this chapter simply because I had to figure out who I wanted the Straw Hats to fight. It's not really much of a fight scene, I'm sorry I'll do better next time. So here is chapter 4 please enjoy. Don't forget to review.
Chapter 4: Ambrosia Island (I just love that name XD)
Boom! Boom! Boom!
One after the other marine ships fired cannons at the Thousand Sunny. Not one getting to land even one blow because of Sanji kicking them, Usopp shooting them down, Zoro and Jewel cutting them into pieces, and Luffy repelling them.
''Watch out!'' Jewel yelled as she ran and cut the cannon in half that was heading for Usopp.
''Good eye'' Usopp said with a smile.
''Shit there's more coming from everywhere.'' Zoro said.
''Then we'll have to lose them, Everybody hold on tight!'' Franky yelled as the Thousand Sunny blasted off like a rocket taking everyone by surprise. Landing a far distance from the marines.
''FRANKY YOU PIECE OF SCRAP METAL, WARN US BEFORE YOU GO BLASTING OFF!'' Sanji yelled ready to kick the cyborg overboard.
''Ah, Sorry Curly Cook.'' Franky said.
''That was fun, Can we do that again?'' Luffy said once he stopped laughing.
''You Idiot!'' Nami, Sanji, and Usopp said as they beat Luffy to a pulp.
''I'm sorry.'' Luffy said with knots on his head and a busted lip.
''Nami~Swan, Robin~Chwan, Jewel~Chan, Alright, That's everybody.'' Sanji said seeing as all the ladies were present.
''What about us you pervert?!'' Usopp yelled at Sanji.
''Well everybody is fine so now we can keep going.'' Nami said.
''OH MY GOD THE ISLAND! All this time I was having so much fun I forgot about everything! Nami, Can you tell me how far we have until we reach Ambrosia Island? '' Jewel yelled in shock that she had actually forgotten all about her problem.
''Ambrosia Island, Well we're in luck it's close. Franky, Head that way!'' Nami said pointing to the left.
''Aye Aye girlie'' Franky said.
''Good, and would you stop calling me that!'' Nami yelled at Franky.
''Fishing time!'' Luffy yelled as he, Chopper and Usopp were running to the side of the ship.
As the day went on Robin and Nami were in the women's quarters making something, Sanji was preparing the fish that Luffy caught for dinner (With Luffy watching of course), Franky was working on some blueprints with Usopp, Chopper was studying some medicines, Brook was being Brook, Zoro was training in the crow's nest, and Jewel was bored. She was sitting in Luffy's special spot on top of the figure head looking at the stars and singing, Not realizing that she soon starting to sing loud enough to be heard.
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When cold winds are calling,
And the sky is clear and bright,
Misty mountains sing and beckon,
Lead me out into the light.
I will ride, I will fly,
Chase the wind and touch the sky,
I will fly,
Chase the wind and touch the sky.
Where dark woods hide secrets,
And mountains are fierce and bold,
Deep waters hold reflections,
Of times lost long ago.
I will hear their every story,
Take hold of my own dream,
Be as strong as the seas are stormy,
And proud as an eagle's scream.
I will ride, I will fly,
Chase the wind and touch the sky,
I will fly,
Chase the wind and touch the sky.
And touch the sky.
Chase the wind, Chase the wind
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Touch the sky.
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Author's Note: The song is by Julie Fowlis- Touch The Sky or for some people the song from the movie Brave. It's not mine.
''You really are something aren't you.'' Zoro said scaring Jewel.
''Yea I guess.'' Jewel said turning red that Zoro had heard her.
''Where did you learn to sing like that?, Actually you never answered Luffy's question earlier too.'' Zoro said while sitting next to her.
''What question?'' Jewel asked trying to make him forget about her singing.
''When he asked you what other stuff can you do, You really are talented to be so young you know and not just with one thing but with many.'' Zoro said looking at her.
''Well for fighting I know how to use Observation Haki, and a few Rokushiki techniques. When it comes to just me I love to read and travel, My job is to travel around the world and take pictures so they can be drawn for art. I sometimes bring books back for the library in my town too.''Jewel said with a smile coming to her face.
''YOU CAN EVEN USE HAKI!, and which Rokushiki techniques!?''Zoro said while looking at Jewel shocked.
''Umm Moon Step, and Shave, I'm still trying to use Tekkai.'' Jewel said.
''And what about the singing?'' Zoro asked never forgetting the beautiful voice as much as Jewel wished he would.
''My mother used to always sing to me when I was little and I asked her to teach me. That song that I was singing was our favorite. She would always sing it to me when I went to bed, Sometimes my mom and dad would sing their favorite song to me too. I really miss them.'' Jewel said putting her chin on her knees.
''I bet they miss you too, and their very proud of you for being so brave.'' Zoro said smiling at Jewel.
''I didn't always used to be so brave, I was just like Usopp. I wanted to feel like a pirate, Free and fearless. My father was always saying how it was so fun but it comes with a high price to pay. I didn't care about the price, I wanted to be like that but not because I got picked on but because I felt that if I was as brave as my parents were I would never have to be scared ever again. Most people don't see things like this but some pirates aren't as bad as people say they are, Especially not you guys.'' Jewel said.
To me the Marines and the World Government are hiding things away from us because they aren't as perfect as they say they are. Nothing is perfect yet they try so hard to make it seems that way. The people that actually believe them are no different. How can they believe that they can bring justice to this world when they let nobles get away with murder and those annoying ass Celestial Dragons do what they please. I'd rather die trying to save myself than depend on someone like them. Which is the reason why so many nobles and Celestial Dragons hate me.'' Jewel said.
''The Government sees me as no threat because I'm supposed to be weak but I'm not at all. As long as I keep my business to myself I never get suspected. After today though, I think might just get a bounty since they saw me with you but I don't care.'' Jewel said with a big smile on her face.
''Well I'm glad you feel that way and I agree, But it's gonna take a miracle to get them to understand that.'' Zoro said while throwing his head back in a fit of laughter.
''And if you like so much then why don't you stay?'' Luffy said on the deck behind them with everyone else smiling in agreement.
''You mean join your crew!?, You guys actually want me to join?'' Jewel asked taken aback at the offer, Jumping down to stand on the deck in front of the crew with Zoro next to her.
''Yes we do and you will join even if you say no.'' Luffy said while smiling and patting Jewel on her head.
''Well I have no choice then, but as a warning. As strong as I can be I still have a long way to go and I still have my scared moments.'' Jewel said while laughing at Luffy.
''That's okay we can protect you, You will be safe with us I promise.'' Luffy said with his hand still on her head.
''Well this calls for a party.'' Zoro said.
The Straw Hats had a night filled with happiness and fun as they welcomed their new member, Then slept like logs until the next morning.
Okay I know this chapter isn't that long and like I said at the top I didn't do a lot on the fight scene (More like snore fest). I'm not as good at writing the fight scenes as I thought but I'll keep trying until I can get it. Honestly I am getting a bit rusty in the brain because I have been busy sleeping because of the rain. Yes I know it sounds crazy but when it rains I can't stay away from a nap or two. So until next time bye bye.