Behind The Tiger Prints
I am so so very sorry!...I totally forgot my 5th chapter last week. I was having a bit of fun and got so lost with family and friends I forgot about my next chapter, Well have no fear, I am here. (Lol it rhymes) Anyway I don't really know if I'll be free on this Friday since I'm supposed to go to a little house party so I'll probably upload 2 chapters this week. Have fun reading and don't forget to review.
Chapter 5: The Forbidden Eye
Everything was so perfect, Jewel slept like she hadn't had any rest for over a thousand years and was feeling like she could take over the world. Until she rolled off her bed (That Franky added to the girl's quarters for her) with a soft thud. Trying to remove the covers from her face she noticed something odd, Her hands felt soft and furry. Then realization hit her like a like a ton of bricks. She had changed again, Well it wasn't that alarming since she knew she would change back eventually but not now.
It was too soon for her to be back in her cat form, Which she somewhat hated because it made her look even more weak to rivals than in her normal human form but she had to acknowledge that it did have its own benefits too. Jewel slipped out of her covers and did her best to put them in a neat pile, If you can actually call a pile neat.
''My sweet lovely Jewel~Chan your favorite dish is awaiting your presence!'' Sanji said dancing into the room. Jewel tried to make a whimpering noise to get his attention to her.
Sanji looked around for the little white beauty to see her coming from under the bed with a sad look on her face. He could only think of how adorable she looked but then remembered that there was something wrong, Something that he would gladly fix.
''Aww what's wrong my little princess?'' Sanji asked kneeling down on one knee to Jewel with a caring smile on his face.
''You don't have to worry I just can't wait until I'm normal again even though I know the crystal will affect my devil fruit powers I just can't stay like this. What if something happens and you all need my help? I won't be able to do anything. I don't want any more people to die because of me. I hate him why doesn't he just leave me the hell alone and let me be!'' Jewel said now crying in her paws. (Every time I read this over I couldn't help but laugh at how cute that would be..I'm not mean it's just that I'm a bit of a sucker for cute things XP)
''He? Who is he Jewel?'' Sanji said in a caring but very serious tone.
''Akainu, My grandfather (Her mother's father) was a marine and he wished for me to be one. No matter what it took he was always trying to take me from my parents to make me like him, Even trying to force me into marriage when I was 13 & 14 with marine men that were at least 5 years older than me. Even though he did give them many rules to follow that still doesn't make it any better because of the age difference but no one cared except for my parents who were even more upset about it than I was. So while on his deathbed he begged Akainu to pursue me for him so that I can see the path that is really for the better, He agreed and has been chasing me ever since. He has hurt everyone that has helped me find The Forbidden Eye.
''The Forbidden Eye? That's the name of the crystal you're looking for right?'' Sanji asked.
''Yes it is and once I find it he will never be able to hurt anyone else ever again.'' Jewel said with a devilish smile growing on her face.
''You are very-'' Sanji was cut short in his by Nami.
''We're here!'' Nami said with happiness in her voice. She smiled even more when she saw a little cute tiger cub with a big purple bow around her neck running to the deck with Sanji not too far behind.
''Good morning Jewel, and how very cute you look with your big bow.'' Robin said while looking up from her book smiling at Jewel.
''I agree, You look very adorable.'' Nami said while bending down to see her up a little closer.
''Sanji put it on me.'' Jewel said. She could only blush and cover her eyes in embarrassment.
''Wow! Jewel your home is very cool!'' Luffy yelled while looking at the big Amusement Park.
''Oh yes, It's never boring here. Everyone is so nice and what's even better since the crystal is in a secret cave on the island it rejects anyone with bad intentions. For example if a Celestial Dragon tried to come here they would only make in half way through the barrier then be teleported about right where we are now, The crystal is called The Forbidden Eye or sometimes even the Third Eye. Giving the meaning that it knows and sees all and legends say that if the crystal chooses you as its owner then so will you.'' Jewel said while standing on Luffy's shoulder on the deck.
''I've heard of that crystal. It is extremely powerful and only lets people with loving hearts and kind souls receive it and its power.'' Robin said
''Tom was talking about it too. He said that the crystal is also said to be a spirit trying to find its way home or to its real body, It tests you from birth to decipher it's location and if you find it you are that spirit. You were all along but you had to prove it in order to hold its power.'' Franky said.
''You're all very correct!'' Jewel said with a big smile.
As the Thousand Sunny anchored at one of the docks. Everyone split up with a partner or partners to find the crystals location then report to the others via Den Den Mushi when it's found.
(Author's Note: These are the pairs of partners)
(Nami & Zoro, Sanji & Robin, Usopp & Chopper, Luffy & Jewel…I'll tell POV's for a minute.)
~ Luffy & Jewel POV ~
Hey Jewel, Can we go to the Ferris Wheel please? It will be really quick I promise!'' Luffy begged with looking at the little cub on the ground before him in hopes she says yes.
''I'm sorry Luffy but Nami told me not to let you go anywhere by yourself and to keep you on track. I promise I'll bring you here when we're done and I have a surprise for you too. Okay?''Jewel said feeling a little sorry for Luffy.
''A surprise!? I love surprises!'' Luffy yelled as he scooped Jewel up and put her on his straw hat atop of his head. Jewel could only laugh.
~ Nami & Zoro POV ~
''If The Forbidden Eye is in a secret cave then it could be THERE. Let's head for those mountains.'' Nami said pointing towards them so Zoro could see only to look behind her and see that he's sleeping on a fountain.
''Wake up you lazy idiot! Why on earth am I being punished like this! I should've switched with Robin and took Sanji!'' Nami yelled and stomped the ground in pure rage.
''I'm telling him that when we get back to the ship.'' Zoro said smiling devilishly at Nami.
''Go ahead but for threatening me I'm adding 100,000 Beli to your loans that you ALREADY OWE ME, Okay.'' Nami said while giving an innocent smile.
''Sea Witch.'' Zoro mumbled under his breath while walking behind Nami.
Nami had lost her cool and gave him a piece of her mind, Well of her strike.
''Thunder Bolt Tempo!'' Nami yelled as she shocked Zoro to a crisp and walked off leaving him in a daze.
''You freaking cat burglar, If you don't fall off that damned mountain I'll kick your ass off of it!'' Zoro yelled still following the pissed off orangette.
''Yeah Yeah Yeah, Just hurry up.''Nami said.
~ Sanji & Robin POV ~
''Knowing Miss Navigator she'd head for the mountains so we will look near beach caves.'' Robin said to Sanji.
''Yes my beautiful Robin~Chwan I will follow you into the ends of earth.'' Sanji half yelled in complete bliss. Robin smiled.
''Then let's go, Shall we?'' Robin said.
''Yes, We shall.''Sanji said linking their arms together and holding his excitement so he won't have a nosebleed.
~ Usopp & Chopper ~
''Not only is it cool at the top of the island the bottom is too! It looks like an underwater maze or playground down here.'' Usopp said as he drove the Shark Submerge.
''It's so interesting how it can look like this. I wonder if it's because of the crystal?'' Chopper said looking around.
''Hey what's that!?'' Usopp asked while looking at a very bright opening what looked like a cave or entrance of some sort. Then he saw something coming towards the sub.
''Usopp what's that?!'' Chopper asked looking at it too.
Once the strange object came into view it was very clear what it was. A woman, Yes but not just any woman. A mermaid with snow white hair and silver and white scales, Her top looked silky it's color was electric purple and it crossed over her chest with white pearls dangling down like a necklace on her back stopping at her waist. She had white pearls in her ears, hair, and wore them as bracelets. Her eyes were like Jewels but a few shades brighter, Now that Usopp and Chopper really looked at her she looked exactly like Jewel which scared them.
''If you want to find the The Forbidden Eye please follow me. I will not harm you for you have never caused me harm. If you wish you wait until your friends arrive I will gladly wait with you patiently for their arrival.'' The woman said in a very alluring and melodic voice that had Usopp nearly falling asleep.
''I'll follow you then I'll call them.'' Usopp said trying not to stutter on his words.
''As you wish.'' She made a slight bow and swam to the opening which lead into a crystalized cave with a very large door that had many designs of mermaids on it all dressed somewhat like the one they are with.
Usopp and Chopper popped their heads out of the sub and called the others while the mermaid sat on a crystal chair and waited patiently.
''Hey guys! I found where the crystal is and you won't believe what else I found.'' Usopp said looking at the mermaid. She smiled and closed her eyes. The pearls she was wearing started to glow and just like that everyone was there even Brook.
''Cool, Hey Usopp how did you do that?!'' Luffy said in amazement.
''I didn't do anything, She did.'' Usopp said while shaking and pointing to the mermaid who only smiled more.
''Yes I am the one teleported you here, Not your friend.'' The mermaid said getting everyone's attention.
''What a very beautiful lady you are! May I ask your name miss?'' Sanji said bowing to her.
''My name? You should already know my name, My human personality is right in front of you.'' The mermaid said giggling a bit that the Straw Hats hadn't yet realized that her and Jewel looked alike.
Sanji thought for a minute then it hit him. This beautiful mermaid is Jewel's spirit self. Everyone else caught on too except for Luffy of course.
''Hey guys, She looks like Jewel.'' Luffy said making the mermaid laugh.
''I am Jewel Luffy, I am her spirit. You all have spirits, Everyone in this world does but some spirits are stronger than others which is why I am separate from Jewel and visible.'' Jewel's spirit said.
''Cool, Can you walk through stuff!?'' Luffy asked with excitement.
''I can do whatever I want Luffy, Except for wrong doings. That is something that I will not do and cannot do because I made a promise, Well we made a promise to ourselves that no matter what we would do what is really right.'' Jewel's spirit said.
''Now if you all just follow me I will guide you to the crystal.'' Jewel's spirit said.
''Why are leading us to it so openly, If Jewel is being tested like everyone else to see if she can hold the power of the crystal and/or break the curse. Then why is this so easy?'' Robin asked with caution. She knew there was more to it than this, She just didn't know if it was dangerous or not.
''That is simple. There is no one else who can hold The Forbidden Eye's Power. Jewel is true holder of The Forbidden Eye, Therefore her intentions were already known and this day was already foretold. It was up to her to choose her path and this is what she is rewarded for choosing correctly.'' Jewel's spirit said. Everyone was in complete shock.
This is the best chapter yet! I'm so happy aldjbjdfkjb…I hope you all really like this chapter and please please review on it. I love Jewel's spirit self she is how I want to be an enigma but unfortunately for me I'm too young to be all sexual and alluring so yeah I'll just stick to doing me. Plus as a little secret I kinda based Jewel off of myself which some of you have probably did before too. And about some fight scenes there will be one big one at the end of the story and maybe more but it won't be that major but then again it will be enough…I hope.(Shrugs) Well Bye Bye~ XD