*Disclaimer! I don't own anything One Piece related, that belongs to Oda*
Before a conversation could start among the occupants in the room, words started to appear on the screen. Everyone turned and read to themselves.
That was the end of the Alabasta Arc.
There was a beat of silence.
"Uhh… ok?" Marco raised a brow, "What does that mean?"
Y'all will now watch a viewing similar to the first one, with song and music. It will be short, but this will lead you to the next arc.
Interesting.
"I see," Rayleigh started, scratching his chin in thought, "So, the viewings that have song and music will start a new 'arc', am I correct?"
Everyone looked toward the screen.
Yes.
The 'arcs' better not be as long as the last one.
"Question." Eustass said out loud, the Supernova raising a brow at the screen, "How many of the viewings are watching? The ones with music?"
Around 24.
Law's eyes barely bulged out of his sockets.
"They weren't kidding when they said we would stay here for two weeks." Shanks commented with raised brows, "Especially if every 'arc' will be as long as the last one."
Law sighs in defeat. He starting to accept the fact that he is stuck in this room, with no way out. Might as well get comfortable. Onigiri.
There was a small 'pop' sound as three rice balls appeared in front of him. Some took notice of the noise but otherwise didn't comment on it, which he was thankful for. He quickly snatched them in the air and started to snack on one of them.
"What a waste of time," Big Mom grumbled.
"S'not like you were doing anything anyways," Garp said offhandedly. The female Emperor narrowed her eyes at the marine.
"You certainly weren't, Garp."
"That's for sure!" The marine laughed, "This is a lot more fun than paperwork!"
Big Mom snarled at the man before returning to her sweets. Law sank lower into his seat, nibbling on his snack. He wishes he didn't sit so close to the Emperor.
"I'm interested to see what type of song will be next!" Roger smiled, "They're certainly unique sounds that I've never heard before!" Rayleigh and Shanks nodded in agreement.
The lights dimmed, and everyone focused their attention forward.
"Aaaahhh"
The Straw Hats' Pirate Symbol acrosses the screen multiple times before turning into the sail for the Going Merry.
Law startled a little at the intense music. He forgot how aggressive these viewings were compared to the normal ones.
"A world… Yes!" Gol D. Roger speaks.
"Oh," Roger blinked, "I guess I talk in this one too."
The Straw Hats run across the screen while the Going Merry sails. The Pirate King continues, "A world for you who seek freedom, stretches out right before your eyes. If your endless dreams are your guide, surpass them, under the flag of your beliefs!"
"I don't think I've ever said that before, but I'll gladly take credit!"
"Shut up Roger."
"Shutting up!"
"Yeah!"
Sanji smiles.
"Yeah!"
Nami smiles.
"Yeah!"
Zoro smirks.
"Yeah!"
Usopp smiles.
"Yeeeaah!"
Chopper smiles, and Robin smirks.
"Robin and Chopper are in this one!" Marco exclaimed, smiling.
"It seems Miss Robin is officially part of the crew then," Rayleigh says.
Luffy smiles and throws a punch.
"Making a splash, I've just started on my search."
Zoro uses three sword style, and Nami uses her blue staff to create lightning.
"What was that?" Roger raised a brow, "It looked like Miss Nami used some sort of staff that created lightning."
"I'm not sure…" Shanks trailed off squinting at the screen.
Right, he forgot Nami uses a staff to fight, one that creates lighting. He wonders how she acquired such a weapon.
"Whatever it is, it looks awesome!" Marco shouts, "That's probably how she won against that agent in Alabasta!" The Past Pirates and Shanks nodded in agreement.
"Heading towards a world without end."
Usopp lights a cannon that destroys a rock. Chopper uses all his transformations.
"I didn't realize Young Chopper had so many transformations," Whitebeard voiced, "It must come in handy or fighting and being a doctor."
"My heart bursting with enthusiasm, I'll go to the ends of the earth."
Sanji cooks and stumbles before catching the plates on his arms and head, Robin smiles at the scene.
It seems Nico is fitting in with the Straw Hats. She and Nami might be the most normal ones there. The Archaeologist looks to have high intelligence, she also could be a candidate to help ally with the Straw Hats.
"In search of light yet unseen."
The Straw Hats circle Luffy on the Going Merry. He smiles at the screen and zooms out to see the ocean, then a map with the 'ONE PIECE' logo in the middle.
"The words 'One Piece' have shown up every time the music viewings are shown…" Rayleigh started, gaining the attention of the others. The man tilted his head in thought, smiling. "I wonder if there's any connection, maybe foreshadowing?"
Law felt his muscles become stiff as the others processed what the Dark King was saying. A tense silence formed in the room.
"If you're implying that Straw Hat will obtain the One Piece, then you're dreaming Dark King." Kaido said, raising his voice slightly, "That rookie doesn't stand a chance in the New World."
Rayleigh eyed the Emporer, smirking,
"I don't know Kaido… Luffy seems full of surprises, I wouldn't write him off just yet." Roger and Marco smirked at the blonde's words. Kaido narrowed his eyes in annoyance.
"Mamamama!" Big Mom laughed, interrupting the staring contest between the two men, "The one who will obtain the One Piece is me! To think that anyone else has a chance is absurd!" Out of the corner of his eye, Law saw Eustass raise an eyebrow in disbelief. He would do the same if he wasn't so close to the Emporer, he doesn't know how Eustass is comfortable making a face like that sitting next to her.
He doesn't understand how One Piece isn't already claimed. It's been over two decades since The Pirates Kings' execution, and he knows the Emporers are the closest ones to obtaining the treasure. Unless there's some unknown obstacle that he doesn't know about, he would've thought it would've been discovered by now. For Big Mom to say that she would obtain the treasure was a surprise, he thought that the only reason it wasn't obtained was that she didn't want it, not that she hasn't found it. Seems Straw Hat has some work cut out for him.
"If you want the One Piece," Shanks paused, smirking, "You'll have to go through me first." Roger and Rayleigh raised their eyebrows in surprise at their former cabin boy's words.
Law isn't sure if he should feel surprised by that declaration or not, it seemed like a surprise to his former crew, which is interesting. He grabbed his last rice ball and took a small bite as the aura in the room seemed to swirl in competitiveness. He was glad that he didn't desire the treasure.
"I didn't know you were so ambitious Shanks," Rayleigh said uncertainty. Roger nodded at his first mate's words, also having an unsure expression. Shanks smiled at them but didn't offer a reply.
"We'll see Red Hair," Kaido grunted. Shanks smirked at the other Emporer with a glint in his eyes. Roger and Rayleigh made eye contact, behind Shanks' back, a conversion happening with their eyes, one that Law couldn't decipher.
After the Beast Pirate comment, the auras slowly faded away, and everyone faced the screen.
"When the summer sun sways the sails of my heart."
Seagulls fly over the ocean. The Going Merry is sailing toward an unknown destination. Sanji and Usopp are up in the nest, looking out to the ocean.
"It's the cue to open the door to a new world."
"I like this song," Marco commented, "It has a chill vibe."
Law was noticing the same thing, this viewing music wasn't as… excitable as the last two.
Robin is standing by the bow smiling. Luffy, Nami, and Chopper stand on the quarter deck. Nami looking at a map, and Luffy widens his eyes in shock.
"Sailing through the rocky waves of despair."
During a storm, Usopp caries a barrel before slipping on water, Robin runs, Sanji holds a rope, Nami protects her tangerines, Luffy runs, Chopper clings to Zoro's head freaking out, and Zoro tries desperately to get him off.
"Straw Hat's are a dysfunctional crew," Doflamingo smirked in amusement, "It's a wonder how they have made it this far." Law gritted his teeth. The grating voice is to aggravate him.
"Well at least they seem to be having fun," Marco shrugged.
The warlord didn't reply, but Law could tell he was pissed off at the less-than-satisfying reaction. He made a mental note to give Marco- in the past or future- a pat on the back.
"We head beyond the horizon."
Luffy gets Nami's attention, pointing toward something. The Straw Hats smile at their new destination.
"Making a splash, I've just started on my search."
A dolphin swims in the ocean, and the Straw Hats watch in wonder, Usopp casts out a fishing rod.
"Heading towards a world without end."
The dolphin jumps in the air, larger than The Going Merry, and splashes next to the ship, making the ship almost capsize. Luffy laughs at the dangerous situation.
There were some chuckles at the absurd situation.
"They always seem to attract danger," Whitebeard laughed.
"My heart bursting with enthusiasm, I'll go to the ends of the earth."
The Straw Hat's flag waves in the wind, while the Straw Hats like forward to their next adventure.
"In search of light yet unseen."
The Going Merry sail into the sunset. The Straw Hat in different outfits posing.
"Ooh! Those outfits look cool!" Marco exclaimed.
The scene fades to black.
"That was a pleasant one to watch." Rayleigh grinned as the lights brightened.
Roger nodded in agreement, beaming, "I wonder what the next 'arc' will show us," The Pirate King tilted his head, contemplating. Rayleigh shrugged but smiled at his captain's enthusiasm.
Words started to appear on the screen.
This next arc will be shorter, and mostly more information than action, but it is important.
"Aww, really?" Marco deflated at the words. Whitebeard patted his son's shoulder, comfortingly.
"I'm curious about the information that will be fundamental for us to view," Rayleigh said.
"Sometimes information can be just as exciting as fighting Marco!" Roger laughed. Marco stuck his tongue out at the man, before laughing at the offended look he got from the Pirate King.
"Hey wait," Marco huffed, trying to control his laughter, "What should we call this arc?"
There was a beat of silence.
"What do you mean Marco?" Whitebeard asked.
"Well," the teen stated, "The last arc was called Alabasta, so we should name this one… although we don't really know anything about it yet, so we probably can't name it yet…" Marco trailed off before he perked up again, "But! Once we see a viewing or two we could name it!"
The Past Pirates and Shanks looked at each other in amusement. Law heard a scoff from the female Emporer but otherwise didn't hear any comments from the right side of the room.
"That's a great idea, Marco!" Roger smiled, supporting the teen's idea, "Maybe we could name it the 'Info Dump Arc'."
Marco had a look of disgust on his face, "That's a dumb name."
Rayleigh let out a laugh at Roger's hurtful expression. Whitebeard and Shanks chuckled at the exchange, while Roger tried to hit Rayliegh, only for the Dark King to use Red Hair as a shield.
Law slightly smiled at the interaction. At least they could stay positive in this predicament that they all were dragged into. Before the situation could escalate, words started to appear on the screen.
Each arc already has a name.
Law eyed the Phoenix's sad expression and winced. They didn't have to state it so bluntly.
"Oh." Marco said, before he looked up, curious, "So what's this next arc called then?"
Skypia
Law raised his brow at the title, having an idea of what the next destination for the Straw Hats is.
"Skypia, huh?" Shanks mumbled before speaking up, "A sky island probably." Roger and Rayleigh nodded in agreement.
"Well, I'm interested now," Marco grinned, "I haven't been to sky island before!"
"Me neither," Rayleigh and Roger voiced.
They both looked at each other before turning their head toward Red Hair, confused. The Emporer noticed the unasked question and said, "I've been to a Sky island." They both shrugged at the information and faced forward.
The lights dimmed and the screen lit up.