i don't own One Piece
Well we're finally here said Nami.
I'd ask if you're relieved but I guess it's too early to know said Nami.
Do you have any plans for how to deal with the rebellion? Asks Nami.
Yes, I do have a plan said, Vivi.
But I don't know for sure how well it's going to work said Vivi.
So hungry said Lucy.
And hot said Chopper.
Scene change
So this is an Alabasta City said Ussop.
Is there food? Asks Lucy.
Listen carefully guys I want you all to do your best to control yourselves while we're here said Nami.
Of course, Nami said Sanji.
You do realize the one who needed to hear that warning the most has already abandoned ship said Zoro.
Need meat now said Lucy.
She takes off.
Scene change
Doesn't really seems like theirs any restaurants in this place said, Lucy.
Oh, man said Lucy.
Where the heck have I ended up anyway?! Yells Lucy.
Oh well guess i'll just go back that way said Lucy.
Then she notices something.
It's smoke from a building in the distance.
Lucy dashes towards the building.
Doesn't really look like a restaurant said Lucy.
Is anyone here? Said Lucy.
The fires going but no one is here said Lucy.
Hey, water said Lucy.
Come on is a little water too much to ask? Said Lucy.
She notices bags.
What are those things? Said Lucy.
Lucy opens the bags.
It's just a bunch of green powder said Lucy.
I wonder if it's food said Lucy.
It doesn't look very tasty that's for sure said Lucy.
She tries a little.
Yuck said, Lucy.
Who would let this stuff it's disgusting said Lucy.
Then she sees the incinerator.
Oh that's perfect said Lucy.
She burns the powder.
That stuff is obviously some kind of poison said Lucy.
But now it's gone said Lucy.
Well that was a big waste of time but there's gotta be a restaurant around this place somewhere said Lucy.
Then she hears a noise.
What is that? Said Lucy.
It's rain said Lucy.
Oh, this is good, it's water said, Lucy.
Man: what's this?
Man: Aah the bags where are they?
Man: what the hell did you do with my bags?
What's the problem? Asks Lucy.
Man: Shut up and tell me what you did with all that green powder.
Oh that it all burned up now said Lucy.
Man: you what?!
Man: my precious Dance Powder it was my treasure.
Hey, what's the matter? What are you so sad about? Asks Lucy.
Man: you burnt all my powder.
Man: do you have any clue how much that cost me?
No and why would you want that poison anyway? Said Lucy.
Man: that's not of your business now shut up and give my dream back.
What that stuff is your dream? Said Lucy.
Man: that's right. That powder was going to help me achieve all my goals.
I'm sorry said Lucy.
Man: Sorry's not good enough, you have to pay me for it.
Can't do that I don't have any money I can give said, Lucy.
Bastard said the man.
Man: I've come so far.
Man: I even built this cabin here.
Hey don't be so down, can't you just buy some more? Said Lucy.
Man: It's not all that easy to get, the world government had outlawed the powder. It's illegal to make or sell it.
Illegal? Said Lucy.
Oh really? So you're a criminal said Lucy.
Man: that's right, now you die.
Time skip
Lucy has beaten the man up.
Man: Ha ha well you certainly are a strong one aren't you?
Sure am no one can beat me said Lucy.
Yeah I'm not surprised your fighting style is very unique said the man.
Sorry about that said the man.
Oh no no no I'm the one who burned up your powder stuff I'm sorry said Lucy.
Why don't we just go ahead and say we're even said the man.
Oh and if you think you can avoid telling anyone about the powder that would be just great said the man.
Wait what was that powder stuff? Asks Lucy.
What you don't know? Said the man.
Well it sure was gross said Lucy.
Well it isn't food, it's a very special substance known as Dance Powder said the man.
What's Dance Powder? Asks Lucy.
Well there's another name for it, it's also called rain summoning powder said the man.
That's what caused that downpour we just had said the man.
Would like me to explain girl? Asks the man.
I wouldn't understand said Lucy.
I guess you wouldn't, would you said the man.
Hey don't be so rude old guy said Lucy.
As I was saying the powder is very special it can be used to artificially produce rain right? Said the man.
Good alright said the man.
He explains how Dance powder works.
Well does all that make sense? Asks the man.
So it's mystery powder said Lucy.
Yes well done that's it exactly said the man.
You being rude to me again old man? Said Lucy.
Why would you wanna use the powder to make rain in the first place? Asks Lucy.
You don't even know the first thing about this country, do you? Asks the man.
Nope I just landed here by boat said Lucy.
Well you see here in Alabasta we're constantly batting drought said the man.
What do you mean? Asks Lucy.
Drought is when there's no water and the land dries up said the man.
I know that much said, Lucy.
Anyway, our country never gets much rain but it's become much more scarce in the last 3 years said the man.
That sounds bad said Lucy.
And most of the oasis have dried up said the man.
So the key the mystery powder then said Lucy.
That's what you would think but as I told you the World Government has now made Dance Powder illegal, use of the powder is a crime punishable by execution said the man.
The powder is also what supposedly started the country's rebellion said the man.
Really? Said Lucy.
I don't know much about that though said the man.
Oh said Lucy.
Hey I think I get it now said Lucy.
Was it your dream to help save your country by using that powder? Asks Lucy.
What? Said the man.
Earlier you said the powder was really important said Lucy.
Uh yeah, but that wasn't exactly what I had in mind for it said the man.
What did you have in mind? Asks Lucy.
Well, I thought by selling water in hard times I could make a lot of money said the man.
Yeah, you're right you must be really smart said Lucy.
Oh well I don't really care about that said Lucy.
I just need to find someplace to eat said Lucy.
But please don't tell anyone about this, keep it between us ok said the man.
Sure whatever, it makes no difference said Lucy.
Thank, you, I'll give you anything you want said the man.
Anything said the man.
Ooh, anything? Said Lucy.
Anything at all said the man.
Well, it was fun and thanks a whole lot for the food old guy said Lucy.
Sure I only hope you enjoy it said the man.
Oh trust me I will, see you around rude old guy said Lucy.
Remember not to tell anyone ok said the man.
Yeah you got nothing to worry about said Lucy.
Besides I couldn't even turn you in if I wanted to said Lucy.
After all, I'm a pirate said Lucy.
See ya said, Lucy.
Thanks again for the lunch said, Lucy.
Hey not fair said the man.
Scene change
Lucy walks through the desert eating.
Good food I want more said Lucy.
Time skip
Man: oh hello there young traveler.
Man: I've never seen you around before. This is your first time here?
Man: would you care to take a look at this solid gold apple?
Man: I don't normally do this but I can tell when someone has a discerning eye.
Man: This apple's magic, it's from an ancient ruin, and with just one bite you can for 1000 years.
Young man: thanks but no thanks, not really all that interested in living 1000 years.
Young man: Just living today is good enough.
A little while later Nami stops Ussop and Chopper from falling for the con.
Idiots said Nami.
Really what are you thinking? Said Nami.
If I were you I wouldn't take his word for it said Zoro.
Hey let go Nami said Ussop.
What are you doing put us down, this is harassment said Ussop.
You two need to stop wasting time and look for Lucy with the rest of us said Nami.
We're done shopping here so as soon as we find the idiot we can leave said Nami.
Okay, where would Lucy be? Said Zoro.
She's got to be around here somewhere said Zoro.
Shut up you two said Nami.
Zoro then notices the young man from before.
Young man: I just have one question have you seen this girl?
Old woman: hmm her name's Monkey D. Lucy.
Young man: she might be in town here somewhere.
Young man: I've been looking for her for a while.
Old woman: well I've never seen her.
Old woman: if you want to find her then I would suggest asking around that restaurant over there.
Old woman: the owner seems to know everyone passing through.
Young man: thank you, ma'am.
Young man: a restaurant well I was just starting to feel a bit hungry anyway.
Who's that? Asks Chopper.
He sure looks like he'd be really strong said Chopper.
And why do you think he's looking for Lucy? Asks Ussop.
Maybe he's her boyfriend or a bounty hunter said Nami.
He's not i'm sure of it said Zoro.
The mark on his back said Zoro.
I used to hunt pirates, there's no way I wouldn't recognize it said Zoro.
Then Zoro sees Tashigi and hides. The Straws Hat soon find out the Smoker has followed them from Loguetown.
Scene change
Oh I'm so hungry said Lucy.
That little snack wasn't enough food said Lucy.
Where's the city? Where's a restaurant? Can't a girl get any food in this stupid desert place? Said Lucy.
Food said, Lucy.
She takes off.
I'm coming food said, Lucy.
Meanwhile, the young man passed out in the middle of eating and has the locals thinking he has died and was bitten by a venomous insect known as the desert strawberry. Then the young man wakes up and freaks everyone out.
Young man: sorry about that. I fell asleep.
Locals: you were asleep?
Man 1: that doesn't make sense. You were right in the middle of conservation,
Man 2: and now you're just eating like nothing happened?
Young man: geez what's all the commotion about anyway?
Locals: we thought you had dropped dead are you crazy?
Young man: does this restaurant of yours do comedy skits or something?
Owner: no that isn't our thing, not here.
Owner: we're just glad you're alright.
The young man falls asleep again.
Time skip
Young man: yeah I think that outta do it.
Young man: tell me, mister.
Owner: what is it?
Young man: have you by any chance seen this girl? She's a pirate that wears a straw hat.
You've got some nerve eating in a public place like this said Smoker.
Even for a division commander of the Whitebeard Pirates said Smoker.
Hello Portgas D. Ace said Smoker.
The crowd is stunned at the revelation
I'm curious what's such a big-shot pirate doing in this country said, Smoker.
I'm looking for someone said, Ace.
My little sister said, Ace.
So what do you want from me now captain? Asks Ace.
I'd just like you to come with me quietly said Smoker
No thanks, i think I'll pass said, Ace.
Yeah, figured you'd say that said, Smoker.
I'm here Alabasta trying to hunt down another pirate at the moment, to be honest, I have no real interest in capturing you right now said, Smoker.
Then just look the other way said, Ace.
I'm afraid I can't do that said Smoker.
Not as long as I'm a Marine and you're part of a notorious pirate crew said Smoker.
That's not much of a reason now, is it? Said Ace.
How about I give you one said, Ace.
Then Lucy crashes into Smoker and Ace.
Ha ha whoo food said, Lucy.
Now i can eat said Lucy.
Finally, I'm staring I thought I was die said Lucy.
Old guy give me food hurry come on said Lucy.
Time skip
Amazing said Lucy.
This is seriously the best food I've ever tasted said Lucy.
Owner: uh yeah thanks a lot but you see Miss.
Owner: it's just you might wanna start running now.
Why is that? Asks Lucy.
Owner: the guy you sent flying through the wall just now do you have any idea who he is?
Who sent someone flying? Said Lucy.
Owner: you did.
Really? Who was it? Asks Lucy.
What's with all these holes? Asks Lucy.
Kind of a weird decoration you know? Said Lucy.
So why'd you do it? Asks Lucy.
All: you're the one who did it.
I did? Really? Said Lucy.
Scene change
Damn, it said Ace.
So what the hell was that? Asks Ace.
What just happened? Asks Smoker.
This is ridiculous said Ace.
Just look at this place said Ace.
Oh hi there said Ace.
Many apologies for disturbing your meal said, Ace.
What kind of world-class idiot would do something like this? Asks Ace.
Then locals run when they see Ace come back.
Hey, Lu said Ace.
Straw Hat said, Smoker.
I've been looking for you Straw Hat said Smoker.
I thought you'd be here said, Smoker.
Seems I was correct said Smoker.
Would you quit eating said, Smoker.
You're that smokie guy what are you doing in Alabasta? Said Lucy.
Wait a sec said Lucy.
She gathers the remaining food in her mouth and runs with Smoker giving chase.
Wait up Lucy said Ace.
It's me hold on a second said Ace.
Hey, come back Lucy said, Ace.
Scene change
This is bad my gum-gum moves don't work against this guy at all thought Lucy.
I just have to make a run for it now thought Lucy.
Tashigi said, Smoker.
Yes sir? Would like a cool towel it's quite refreshing in this heat said Tashigi.
Get that girl, it's Straw Hat said, Smoker.
Yes, sir said Tashigi.
I've got her said Tashigi.
Lucy flees up a building.
Scene change
White Snake said, Smoker.
Why did you come to this island, Straw Hat? What are you after? Asks Smoker.
What am I after? I just came here to eat up some named Crocodile said Lucy.
Tell me how are you and Crocodile connected? Said Smoker.
Lucy disappears.
She's gone said Smoker.
Bastard thinks she can escape said Smoker.
Lucy fell between the building and is now running back the way she came and Smoker chases her.
Scene change
Where could Lucy have gone? She doesn't know the island at all said Vivi.
Seriously a crew shouldn't have to work this hard to keep track of their Captain said Sanji.
Oh, Nami said Sanji.
This doesn't look good said Ussop.
We could be in some serious trouble if we don't get out of here soon said Ussop.
Trouble, why's that? Asks Sanji.
Cause that Marines are here said Nami.
Marines? Said Vivi.
And also some mystery man said Chopper.
Let's just find Lucy as fast as possible and get out of this town as soon as we can said Nami.
Hey, hide said Zoro.
What for? Asks Nami.
What was that? Asks Chopper.
It's the Marines said Zoro.
Yeah, they're excited about something said Ussop.
I'm sure it's nothing said Sanji.
They're probably chasing some idiot pirate who's running crazy around town said Sanji.
All: some idiot pirate? It's Lucy.
Oh hey, Zoro said Lucy.
Oh, so that's where you guys have been said, Lucy.
No you moron get rid of them first said Zoro.
Well, they're coming what should we do now? Asks Ussop.
We gotta get going said Nami.
To the ship said Vivi.
Don't just stand there we gotta go said Lucy.
All: Wait up.
Not good here he comes said Lucy.
White Flag said, Smoker.
Not good said Lucy.
Not good! Not good! Not good! Not good! Not good! Not good said Lucy.
Heat Haze said Ace.
You again said, Smoker.
Just give it up said, Ace.
While you may have the power of smoke, mine is fire said, Ace.
A fight between the two of us would be pointless, it would probably go on forever said Ace.
Alright looks like the mystery man has Devil Fruit Powers said Zoro.
Who is this guy anyway and why is he helping us? Asks Ussop.
That you, Ace? Asks Lucy.
You haven't changed a bit Lucy said Ace.
It is you, really? Said Lucy.
Wow did you eat a Devil Fruit or something? Asks Lucy.
Yeah, the Flame-Flame Fruit said Ace.
Anyway now is probably not the time for chatting, you guys get outta here i'll catch up said Ace.
Don't worry about these guys I've got 'em said Ace.
Go on said Ace.
Let's go said Lucy.
Yeah coming said Ussop.
Scene change
But Lucy said Nami.
Who is that guy back there? Asks Sanji.
Scene change
There's one thing I don't get why are you helping the Straw Hats? Asks Smoker.
Ha, can't a guy help out his bungling kid sister? Asks Ace.
She's your kid sister interesting said Smoker.
Move it said, Smoker.
I'm afraid I can't you understand said Ace.
Scene change
Hold up Lucy, tell us who that guy is said Nami.
Do you know him from somewhere? Asks Vivi.
Yeah, he's my big brother said, Lucy.
All: Brother.
What's going on back there? Asks Chopper.
Looks like a fight between smoke and fire said Ussop.
So that's the kind of power you get after eating A Flame-Flame Fruit said Sanji.
Speaking of Devil Fruits, Lucy is it true? Is that guy really your brother? Said Nami.
Yep, his name's Ace said Lucy.
Look, I'm not surprised to hear you have a brother Lucy said Zoro.
But what's he doing here on the Grand Line? Asks Zoro.
Ace is a pirate too, just like I am said, Lucy.
He left home 3 years before I did to go search for the One Piece said Lucy.
Anyway, he bought us some time so we can't waste it, let's get back to the ship.
Sure Nami dear said Sanji.
Whoa, I never would have I'd run into my big brother in a place like this said Lucy.
Which way do we go? Asks Ussop.
Left, Ussop! Everyone got that? Said Nami.
Nami I'll follow you wherever you go said Sanji.
You love-sick freak said Zoro.
Scene change
Whoa said, Lucy.
Scene change
Get everything ready, we're shoving off right away said Nami.
Aye, aye said Ussop.
Set the sails said Ussop.
But it took us so long to finally get here and now we're leaving already? Vivi? Said Chopper.
Yes but remember they only stopped here to get supplies we're going to need for the rest of the journey and now that we have all of that we're going to head upriver to the next destination, the City of Green Erumalu said Vivi.
Erumalu? Said Chopper.
Hurry said Zoro.
I am said Ussop.
Pick up the pace said Sanji.
Ready said Ussop.
Right set sail said Nami.
Then they realize something.
Damnit said Sanji.
Uh, guys said Chopper.
You know, I have the strangest feeling that we're forgetting something said Ussop.
Yeah, so do I said Chopper.
It's not something, it's someone said Nami.
Ugh! That stupid moron said Zoro.
Scene change
What the? Said Lucy.
Ooh well that's weird said Lucy.
I could have sworn they were right here said Lucy.
And now they're all gone said Lucy.
So where'd they go? Said Lucy.
Well, I guess giving you a chance to escape was pointless said, Ace.
Hey said Lucy.
Hiya Ace said, Lucy.
It's been a while, hasn't it? Said Ace.
You could say that said, Lucy.
How many years has it been? Asks Lucy.
Eh I don't know but you haven't changed much over that time said Ace.
You're a little taller but you pretty much look the same said Aace.
So do you besides the power you got from eating that Devi Fruit you haven't changed a bit said, Lucy.
I guess we're still the same said Lucy.
Sure, are said, Ace.
Just like old times said, Lucy.
Wait wasn't your crew looking for you a few minutes ago? Asks Ace.
Yeah said Lucy.
Hey, what are you doing in this country anyway? Asks Lucy.
I take it you never received the message I left for you back on Drum Island said Ace.
Message? Said Lucy.
Well, I guess that's a no said, Ace.
But don't worry it's no big deal said Ace.
It was just to let you know I'd be in Alabasta for a few days said Ace.
I'm in these waters on some business said Ace.
Business huh? Said Lucy.
Yeah I'm with the Whitebeard Pirates said Ace.
Catch said, Ace.
The Whitebeard Pirates? Said Lucy.
See this tattoo that's our mark and it's my pride said, Ace.
So Lucy why don't you and your friends come join us, come on it'll be fun, what do you say? Said Ace.
No thanks said, Lucy.
I had a feeling you'd say that said, Ace.
That's too bad cause you see Whitebeard's the greatest pirate I've ever met that's why I'm going to help him become King of the Pirates and not you Lucy, sorry said Ace.
That's fine I guess i'll just have to fight then said Lucy.
Because I'm gonna be Queen of the Pirates said, Lucy.
Stop it don't drink it all you mooch hey said Ace.
Alright, enough chitchat we need to find your friends before the Marines do said Ace.
Do you have any idea where they could have gone? Asks Ace.
I don't know, they might have gone back to the ship said Lucy.
Well, that's a start said, Ace.
Where is it docked at? Asks Ace.
Actually, I'm not sure said Lucy.
Aw, geez said Ace.
You know Lucy pirate ship Captains certainly remember where they leave their ships said, Ace.
Yeah but I was hungry said Lucy.
And I forgot said Lucy.
You haven't changed at all said Ace.
So tell me about your crew said Ace.
What are they like? Who are they? Asks Ace.
Lucy tells him about her crew.
Really? You don't say said, Ace.
Sounds like you got a motley crew there said Ace,
We also have a Princess and her giant duck said, Lucy.
Oh said, Ace.
Everyone in my crew is so interesting said Lucy.
Sure sounds like it but I wager you're the most interesting one of all said Ace.
But still only a handful of people for a pirate crew that's just like you said, Ace.
I'm still looking for a musician though said Lucy.
Man: stop right there Fire Fist.
Leader: you got no place to run Ace.
Leader: your head is mine. It's my ticket to a promotion.
Leader: prepare to die.
Scene change
Um, is it ok for us to set sail without its captain on board? Asks Chopper.
The first place the Marines are gonna look for us is the harbor so our top priority is to hide the ship said Nami.
I know of a secluded cove up ahead we can anchor the ship there said Vivi.
Alright so we lay low and let thing cool down a bit and then we go back for Lucy said Sanji.
Good grief that girl attracts trouble just like a dead person attracts vultures said Ussop.
Yeah, that's the only reliable thing our Captain ever does said Zoro.
Scene change
Leader: it's our lucky day boys, this'll be easier than shooting a fish in a barrel.
Man: hey look at the girl. Is it just me or does she kinda look like Straw Hat Lucy?
Man 2: Hey now that you mention it, it is her. She's worth 30 million beli.
Leader: well well I suppose our lucky day just got even luckier.
Leader: that promotions are only a hop, skip, and two severed pirate heads away.
Anyway, let's go find your ship said Ace.
We'll start at the shore said Ace.
K said, Lucy.
Man: hey stop you two. Hold it right there.
Leader: you can't walk away from us. Get 'em.
What's going on? Asks Lucy.
Man: Hold her down.
Man: whoa what the hell? Her arms stretched out.
Man: oh man she must have Devil Fruit powers.
You can have these back because I don't need 'em said Lucy.
The leader gets sent flying by Lucy's Gum-Gum Bazooka and she and Ace walk away.
Here we are said Lucy.
Do you see your ship? Asks Ace.
Man: you can't escape from us.
These clowns just never learn said Ace.
Oh, there it is said, Lucy.
Hey over here you guys, we're here said Lucy.
Lucy, you go on ahead and oh you already went said Ace.
Oh, I don't believe it said Nami.
I found Lucy said Nami.
Are you sure? Asks Zoro.
Yeah, that stupid mug is definitely hers said Sanji.
Uh oh said Sanji.
Lucy stretches her arm and flings toward the Going Mary ramming into Sanji and Chopper.
Hey, guys said Lucy.
Sanji, Tony are you alright? Asks Vivi.
Oh Lucy came back said Ussop.
Yeah, the hard way said Zoro.
Sorry about that guys my bad said Lucy.
Yeah you're sorry alright, the sorriest excuse for a captain who's ever sailed the sea you moron said Sanji.
You do have any idea how much trouble you've put us in? Can't you at least try and attack like a Captain sometimes? Asks Nami.
I'm sorry said Lucy.
Oh, that's right where's Ace? Said Lucy.
Ace? Said Sanji.
You were with your brother huh? Said Zoro.
Wait a minute you didn't just leave him, did you? Asks Ussop.
Um sort of, but don't worry, Ace is really strong said Lucy.
So how strong is he? Asks Chopper.
Well let me put it this way, when we were younger I was never able to beat him in a fight and this was way back in the days before he ate a Flame-Flame Fruit. That's how strong my nig brother is said, Lucy.
You mean there is a flesh and blood person that you couldn't beat? Said Nami.
The big brother of a monster is an even bigger monster said Ussop.
I guess so, 'cause Ace used to beat me up all time but I bet now I could kick his big butt said Lucy.
I'd like to see you try and back that claim up said Zoro.
So, exactly whose butt is getting kicked? Asks Ace.
Oh hey Ace this is my crew I was telling you about said Lucy.
Nice to meet you and thanks for taking care of my kid sister, I know she's a handful said Ace.
All: oh no, not at all.
Come on be honest! This is Lucy we're talking about isn't she a bit much for you to handle at times said Ace.
All: not at all.
You're good people said, Ace.
Well sit down and relax, I'm sure two you have lots of catching up to do, i'll make some tea said Sanji.
No that's thoughtful but I don't want to impose said Ace.
He's not exactly what I expected said Sanji.
I'll say said Zoro.
He's polite, helpful, and gracious. The polar opposite of Lucy said Ussop.
One of them on;y cares about stuffing her face, there's no way these two can be related said Nami.
While other only cares about his sibling said Zoro.
I wish I had a wonderful brother like that said Chopper.
Brother? I wish I had a wonderful Captain like that said Sanji.
Sanji! He's kidding said Vivi.
See I told you they were interesting said Lucy.
Baroque Works! Those are the Billions ships said Vivi.
Those guys again said, Lucy.
Lucy, leave it to me, i'll handle 'em said Ace.
He's going all by himself? Said Nami.
And in that dinky boat too said Ussop.
I wouldn't worry about him if I were you they don't let just anyone become the second division commander of the Whitebeard Pirates said Zoro.
He jumped said Nami.
Fire Fist said Ace.
The attack destroys all of the ships.
He roasted them said Ussop.
Time skip
Whoo! Time to celebrate guys said, Lucy.
Wait who said I joining your crew? Said Ace.
Oh don't worry you can't take anything they say seriously when they're like this said Nami.
They get all goofy when they drink said Nami.
Ace, are you sure you don't wanna join us? It'll be fun I promise said Lucy.
I can't right now I'm chasing someone said, Ace.
He's a pirate named Blackbeard said Ace.
Blackbeard? Said Ussop.
I've heard him, he was the one who attacked the Drum Kingdom said, Vivi.
You see, Blackbeard used to be a member of the second division of the Whitebeard Pirates said Ace.
He was one of my own but he committed the most unforgivable sin a pirate could said Ace.
He killed one of his fellow crew members and then jumped ship said Ace.
As commander of his division, it's my responsibility to take care of him said Ace.
So that's why you're after him said Ussop.
I came here because I heard that Blackbeard was seen in Alabasta in a place called Yuba, so that's where I'm headed said Ace.
Hey, that's our destination too right? Asks Nami.
Exactly, we just entered the Sandora River. We'll take it to Erumalu where we'll dock and then walk on foot until we reach Yuba here said Vivi.
The leader of the Rebel Army is here, that's where we're going said, Vivi.
You don't say, do you mind if I tag along? Said Ace.
Nami, Vivi, i'll follow you anywhere just tell me where to go said Sanji.
Hopefully, it's off a cliff said Zoro.
What did you say Zoro? Said Sanji.
Cool it you two said Nami.
Well looks like you'll be with us for a little while Ace said Nami.
We're all really happy to have you aboard said Ussop.
This is gonna be fun, to Ace said Lucy.
All: cheers.
Time skip.
Sanji whacks Ussop and Lucy for playing with the rice.
Quit playing with our food, you damned numbskulls said Sanji.
If you've got free time wash dishes said Sanji.
I could use some help since I still have to pack all the food for the hike to Yuba said Sanji.
Let me know if I can help said Ace.
No, you're our guest, sit back and relax, thanks though said Sanji.
Alright said Ace.
That's mop water, you idiots! We just swap the deck with it said Sanji.
A little while later they stop the ship to let Karoo off with a letter
Well, I did know Crocodile was here in Alabasta but him trying to steal the kingdom sounds like a bad joke why would a pirate drop anchor in one spot and settle down? Said Ace.
Crocodile trying to usurp the throne of Alabasta doesn't make sense said Ace.
Alright let's set sail said Lucy.
Hold on said Ussop.
You know there could be another side to this takeover thing said Ace.
Huh? Said Zoro.
Like some sort of deeper goal said Ace
Scene change
We're finally here said Lucy
Wow so we're going to the desert said Chopper.
Does anyone know how hot it's supposed to get? Asks Chopper.
Over 100 degrees in the daytime said Nami
What? Please tell me you're joking said Chopper.
Nami what happened? Where's your dancer outfit? Asks Sanji.
Ah! You too? Vivi, why are you wearing that? Said Sanji.
Because any exposed skin will get sunburnt said Vivi.
You have to cover up in the desert said Vivi.
But those outfits were so sexy said Sanji.
Put these on please said Vivi.
Oh thank you said Lucy.
Time to drop anchor said Zoro.
Right said Ussop.
Yuba here we come said Lucy.
What are those? Asks Zoro.
Turtles? Said Zoro.
No, I think they're seals said Lucy.
Kung Fu Dugongs said Vivi.
If you want to come ashore you'll have to beat me first but I doubt that'll happen you bunch of cowards, he says said Chopper.
Heh, nobody aal me a coward and gets away with it, here comes the pain said Ussop.
Ussop no wait said Vivi.
Kung Fu Dugongs are really strong said Vivi.
But Lucy has beaten one up with no problem.
See, they're not too tough said Lucy.
That's bad too said Vivi.
The Dugong gets up and bows to Lucy.
What the? Said Lucy.
It's one of their rules, if they lose a Kung Fu match they become the winner's pupil said Vivi.
You don't say said Zoro.
They think you're their master now yells Vivi.
Right everyone after me said, Lucy.
Now punch said Lucy.
No like this said Lucy.
Yeah now harder said Lucy.
Left, right yeah said Lucy.
Right all set let's go to Yuba said Lucy.
Hey wait a minute said Zoro.
You're not bringing them with us? Said Zoro.
Lucy, you can't said Nami.
They're water creatures they won't make it said Vivi.
Nami and Vivi: they're so cute.
It's gonna break my heart to say no to them, but we can't let them come along said Nami.
I agree, but how are we supposed to get them to stay? Said Vivi.
I know said Chopper.
What are you doing? Asks Sanji.
Here, you can have this but only if you guys stay here, okay? said Chopper.
Ah somebody help said Chopper.
Chopper said Ussop.
Hope you all enjoy the food, bye said Lucy.
All you guys, food, now do it you get it? Said Nami.
No, they said they wanted to go with us so why couldn't we let 'em? Said Lucy.
We don't have the food and water to take care of a group that big, moron said Nami.
Honestly, I don't know what we would have done if Chopper hadn't pursued them to stay said Nami.
Yeah, they kept saying "Where you go we'll follow Master" and they really would have too if I hadn't given them that food said Chopper.
And now OUR food supply has gotten a lot small, thanks Lucy thank said Sanji.
She's a handful said, Ace.
You're telling me said Sanji.
What's this? Asks Sanji.
Are we in Yuba already? Asks Lucy.
No, this is Erumalu it was known far and wide as the city of green said Vivi.
It was green? Said Lucy.
Take a good look around everyone, this is what Baroque Works has been doing to my country said, Vivi.
The people of Alabasta, this is what they've to go through said Vivi.
Wow, there's nothing here at all anymore huh? Said Lucy.
No, it's nothing but a ghost town now said, Vivi.
But up until a few short years ago, it was a thriving city full of gardens, palm trees, and lush greenery said Vivi.
This place said Zoro.
Rain was always scarce here, but by saving every last drop of water and using it wisely the city was able to make it flourish said Vivi.
Unforytely that stopped when the rain did, not a single drop of water has fallen in any part of this country for 3 years now said Vivi.
3 years? Said Sanji.
Wow, that long? Said Chopper.
But wait even without rain there was still the river as another water source said Zoro.
And it's close why couldn't they just pipe the water in from over there? Said Ussop.
The answer to that is just up ahead said Vivi.
Even though it's a desert kingdom never in the thousands of years of Alabasta's history has the rain ever stopped completely. However, there was one place in the country where the rain fell more than usual, much more in fact, Alubarna, the capital said Vivi.
The city where the King's palace is located said Vivi.
The people of the land called it the King's miracle said Vivi.
At least they did until a particular day said Vivi.
Dance Powder? Said Nami.
Oh, so you've heard of it? Said Lucy.
Yes I sure have, it summons rain said Nami.
A powder can? Said Chopper.
I've only heard stories about it but apparently, Dance Powder was created by a researcher in a country where it never rained. Burning creates a misty smoke which rises into the sky, once it reaches the clouds it causes them to rain, in other words, it gives you the ability to create rain on the spot said Nami.
Oh I know what you're talking about, I've seen that stuff before said Lucy.
I ate some a while back said Lucy.
It tasted pretty gross though, yuck said Lucy.
You ate Dance Powder? Said Nami.
It's not even food it's for making rain said Zoro.
Hey, I'm not lying! I'm telling the truth, I did eat it and it tasted so gross said Lucy.
Hold on, I don't get it wouldn't that stuff be perfect for a desert country like this? Asks Ussop.
You would think so in fact as its name suggests the country the developed Dance Powder was happy enough to dance said Nami.
It got lots of rain but there was a catch it's neighboring country had a drought said Nami.
Let me explain how it works said Nami.
Now, the mist from the Dance Powder targets small clouds that aren't ready to rain yet, it artificially matures them into full rain clouds, those rain clouds would have naturally grown into rain clouds, but they were further downwind said Nami.
Oh, I get it steals all the rain that would have gone to a neighboring country that must have caused some big problems said Ussop.
Oh did it a war broke out between the two countries said Nami.
Ever since then, the World Government has instituted a worldwide ban on the production and possession of Dance Powder said Nami.
Even so, some of it managed to show up here, huh? Said Ussop.
When it happened the country had been experiencing strange weather there had been no rain, not a single drop has fallen anywhere except one place and that is the capital said Vivi.
Vivi, that would mean that your dad is the bad guy here said, Lucy.
No you idiot he was framed said Sanji.
Her sweet, dear old dad would never do something like that, you got it? Said Sanji.
Of course, my father didn't have anything to do with it, he was innocent said Vivi.
Unfortunately, a large amount of Dance Powder was discovered inside the palace shortly thereafter said Vivi.
Huh? They even had people working inside the palace said Zoro.
So what is this, a road? Asks Sanji.
No, it used to be a large canal that piped in fresh water from the Sandora River said Vivi.
Until someone destroyed it said Vivi.
Now do you see what happened? Asks Vivi.
With the canal gone the City of Green lost its only reaming source of freshwater. The people waited and prayed but sadly the rain never came said Vivi.
Wow something like that and the Dance Powder incident would really make people distrust their king said Nami.
With no more water fighting began to break in Erumalu and to escape the violence here there was only one thing the citizens could do they abandoned the city and left for other Oasis in hopes for water and the City of Green withered away said Vivi.
What is that? Asks Nami.
Is it the Rebels? Asks Chopper.
Or more of those creeps from Baroque Works? Said Ussop.
No, it's just the wind said, Ace.
It sounds like a voice, right? Said Lucy.
Oh man it's coming from all directions, this isn't good said Ussop.
Ace, what are we gonna do? Asks Ussop.
There's no danger, it's just the wind flowing around the town and echoing off the old buildings said Ace.
It's like the City of Erumalu is wailing over what happened to it said Vivi.
Watch out said Nami.
Whoa! What's the deal with that freaky wind? Asks Ussop.
Someone's coallsped said Nami.
Wait you mean there are still people living in this city? Said Vivi.
What did my father and the other good people, what did they ever do? Asks Vivi.
They don't deserve this, it's hard enough to live in the desert every day is a struggle just to survive said Vivi.
Somehow the people of Alabasta found a way to do it and they lead happy lives, but Crocodile destroyed those lives said Vivi.
What gives them the right to do that? What? Said Vivi.
All the while one of the seven warlords passes himself off as a hero of the people said Vivi.
The people don't know what he's really doing, no one realizes he's actually deceiving the entire country even as they cheer him on said Vivi.
I can't said, Vivi.
I can't let him get away with this said Vivi.
Lucy destroys a building by punching it.
Oh well, hope that made her feel better said Zoro.
Vivi let's get moving ookay said Lucy.
I'm itching to do this said Lucy.
She's right let's get to Yuba said Nami.
That's where the rebel army is, right? Yuba? Said Zoro.
Yes I have to stop there I'm going to pursue their leader said Vivi.
How so? Asks Zoro.
I'll tell the rebel leader the truth that all of this is Crocodile's doing, and have him stop all of this pointless bloodshed said Vivi.
Let's go said Zoro.
Time skip.
I'm burning up, I don't even think I can sweat anymore said Lucy.
Will you please spare us the melodramas, Lucy? You're only gonna wear yourself out said Nami.
Gee I guess she's not listening said Nami.
I can't go on, can't take hot weather, I'm fine in cold weather said Chopper.
It's because of all that fur, why don't you take off the stupid reindeer costume said Ussop.
What did you just say to me big nose? Don't make fun of reindeers said Chopper.
Ah! Monster said Ussop.
Chopper don't turn yourself big or i'm gonna quit pulling you said Zoro.
Who are you calling a monster you big-nosed freak? Said Chopper.
You better take it on the nose or i'll have to get tough said Ussop.
Turn small will ya said Zoro.
Hey, the desert doesn't seem to bother you much Vivi said Sanji.
Well I was born and raised in this country so I guess you could say I'm used to it said Vivi.
What's with all these hills? Asks Ussop.
I was expecting a dessert to be flatter said Ussop.
This is a very old desert, some of the sand dunes here are over 900 ft high said Vivi.
900 ft? Oh my god no that's a mountain said Ussop.
So hot… water said Lucy.
Just one drink Lucy just one mouthful said Nami.
Don't drink so much said Nami.
Idiot you better save some of that water for Ussop said Ussop.
Hold on you just had some said Sanji.
Stop you guys your only going to ware yourselves out if you keep it up said Vivi.
Scene change
I'm so hungry said Lucy.
Don't be such a greedy pig, it's still raw said Sanji.
Don't eat that said Sanji.
Your dinner will be ready in just a minute Nami said Sanji.
Hey that looks good said Ussop.
Get away from that! Said Sanji.
Jerk we're starving said Lucy.
Back off said Sanji.
What happened? It was so hot all day and now all of a sudden it's freezing said Nami.
I know it seems strange but it caused by the lack of cloud cover here said Vivi.
With nothing to act as insulation it's scorching by day and freezing by night said Vivi.
The desert is full of unpredictable dangers said Vivi.
Time skip.
I suppose you're surprised, aren't you? Asks Vivi.
I mean by Lucy that is said Vivi.
I have to admit I was a little surprised too at first said Vivi.
After all, she doesn't seem like a pirate captain does she? Said Vivi.
I mean normal pirate captains are respected or feared by their crews said Vivi.
I mean just this afternoon a simple drink of water led to a big fight said Vivi.
But well I think it's just the way Lucy does things said Vivi.
It took me a while to understand it said Vivi.
She's been like that as far as I can remember said Ace.
Huh? Said Vivi.
She hasn't changed a bit since she was a kid said Ace.
This seems a bit bold but people have always gathered around her, maybe my little sister has this mysterious charm about her said Ace.
I guess I wasn't telling you anything you didn't already know said, Vivi.
She and I do way back you know said Ace.
But I appreciate it said, Ace.
You thought I was worried about her didn't you said Ace?
Yes but I guess my concern is a little misguided said Vivi.
Ah! I found i shrimp said, Lucy.
You sure it's a shrimp? Asks Chopper.
That's neat said Chopper.
But shrimp don't live in the desert said Ussop.
Look said Lucy.
I stand corrected it's a desert shrimp said Ussop.
Looks yummy said Lucy.
I wonder if it's edible said Ussop.
Why not? Crawfish are edible, aren't they? Said Lucy.
I've never seen a real live shrimp before this is really exciting said Chopper.
Ah! Lucy, are you crazy? Get rid of that thing quick said, Vivi.
Uh uh that would be wasteful said Lucy.
It's a scorpion don't let its small size fool you, the poison in its stinger can kill in seconds said Vivi.
Really? I guess I don't want it then, do you? Said Lucy.
Hey now keep that away from me said Ussop.
Yeah okay said Lucy.
Sorry I should have mentioned it earlier said Vivi.
That's for sure said Ussop.
What's wrong? What's going on Chopper? Asks Lucy.
Something's coming and quick said Chopper.
Something like what? Asks Ussop.
Huh It looks like the wind picking up said Ace.
Everyone! Die behind the rocks quick said Vivi.
How come? Asks Lucy.
A sandstorm is coming said Vivi.
Whoa that's so cool said Lucy.
Ok enough with sand already I'm not impressed anymore said Lucy,
I should have mentioned it earlier, sandstorms are another of the desert's dangers said Vivi.
You've got to start remembering this stuff yells Ussop.
Time skip
What the hell was that? Asks Zoro.
Can't a guy sleep in? Asks Sanji.
Time skip
Hey, Sanji let's have one of those boxed lunches said Lucy,
But yet, not until Vivi says so said Sanji.
Come on Vivi how about it let's eat said Lucy.
Doesn't that sound good? Asks Lucy.
But we're not even a tenth of the way to Yuba, Lucy and we have to make our supplies last the whole way said Vivi.
Don't be silly Vivi, haven't you heard the proverb? Said Lucy.
'Make sure you eat when your hungry said, Lucy.
Ugh! Quit making things up you bug fat liar said Ussop.
Ok if you're that hungry I'll tell you what, why don't we stop at the next group of rock we come to said Vivi.
Alright rocks it is said, Lucy.
Onward to the next group of rocks said Lucy.
Ok, guys whoever wins rock, paper, scissors has to carry everybody's stuff said Lucy.
Quit deciding things said Ussop.
Don't you mean the lose carries the stuff? Asks Sanji.
And ready go said Lucy.
Rock, paper, scissors said Lucy.
Wait said Sanji.
Now just hold on said Nami.
Hey you started late said Zoro.
Ha! I win said Lucy.
Idiot said Nami.
Scene change
Ah so heavy said Lucy.
Why am I doing all the work? Asks Lucy.
You said the winner carries all! Now shut up and haul said Sanji.
Make sure you don't drop anything said Nami.
Hey guys I spotted rocks dead ahead said Ussop.
You mean it? It's lunchtime said Lucy.
Lucy not so fast said Ussop.
Scene change
The shade feels so good said Lucy.
Then Lucy hears something nearby and goes to see what it is.
She sees a flock of birds laying on the ground.
Hey, say something said, Lucy.
I'll go get you a doctor said, Lucy.
She runs back towards her crew, Vivi, and Ace.
I need help said Lucy.
That's weird why is she coming back? Asks Ussop.
There's a whole flock of injured birds here that can't move, we need a doctor, Chopper said Lucy.
Alright let's go Chopper said Lucy.
Coming said Chopper.
We gotta help those birds said, Lucy.
What birds? Wait a minute Lucy those birds might not be what you think they are said, Vivi.
Huh? Said Lucy.
Scene change
Ah said Lucy.
All of our stuff is gone said Zoro.
We've been had said Nami.
But I saw them said, Lucy.
There was a whole flock of dying birds lying right there said Lucy.
I'm so sorry I should have mentioned this earlier said Vivi.
Warusagie birds are desert bandits that deceive travelers and steal their belongings said Vivi.
You've got to be kidding said Lucy.
You mean these birds play dead? What a lousy bunch of crooks said Ussop.
This is all my fault said, Vivi.
Those birds tricked me said Lucy.
Lucy and Sanji get into a fight again.
Knock it off you two said Zoro.
Just save your energy, at times like this it's better just to let them have it out said Ace.
Fine by me said Zoro.
Let's just take a break said Zoro.
This heat is starting to wear on everybody's nerves said Zoro.
I'm sure we'll manage food and water-wise, it's nothing that will kill right away said Zoro.
Let's put it out of our minds for now said Zoro.
Yeah that's a good idea because when I think about it get really thirsty said Ussop.
Give us our stuff back you thieves said Lucy.
No Lucy don't chase them said Vivi.
That idiot said Sanji.
Wait will you be able to find your way back? Yells Nami.
Get back here you dope! Lucy said Ussop.
Scene change
Stop you can't get away from me said Lucy.
Get back here said Lucy.
I said come back said Lucy.
Suddenly a plant appears from under the sand.
What is this? Asks Lucy.
What is this thing? Asks Lucy.
A mystery desert plant? Said Lucy.
Man that is so cool said Lucy.
What are you doing? Asks Lucy.
That's funny said Lucy.
Huh? You want me to help you? Said Lucy.
K Gum-Gum Pistol said, Lucy.
Good thing you didn't get eaten huh? Said Lucy.
Damn it those stupid birds got away while I was busy berating up these mystery plants said Lucy.
This place sure is full of strange creatures said Lucy.
So pal how'd you manage to get stuck out in the desert all by yourself? Asks Lucy.
What's the matter? Asks Lucy.
Did, you see something out there? Asks Lucy.
What the heck is that? Asks Lucy.
Scene change
Come on Lucy hurry it up said Ussop.
You don't suppose she could be lost, do you? Asks Chopper.
She has absolutely no sense of direction but she's always running off said Nami.
There are still so many desert dangers I haven't had the chance to warn her about said Vivi.
Not to mention the moron was hungry, so you know she's not thinking straight said Sanji.
That girl is so hopeless said Zoro.
You can say that again said Sanji.
I'm sorry, I know my sister can be a handful, I apologize said, Ace.
Good luck finding her said Ussop.
Yeah said Sanji.
Then the ground shakes.
What's that? Asks Chopper.
What on earth is that rumbling? Asks Ussop.
Is it another sandstorm? Asks Ussop.
No wait that looks like said Ussop.
It's Lucy said Ussop.
Oh no, it can't be said, Vivi.
Huh? Why is she on a camel? Asks Nami.
Someone wanna tell me what the hell is chasing her? Said Sanji.
I can't really tell but it looks like there's something in the sand burrowing after her said Zoro.
What is that? Asks Zoro.
It's a Sandro Dragon said, Vivi.
It's a what? Asks Ussop.
A Sandora Dragon, they're the biggest reptiles that live in the desert. They wait under the sand for their prey and then ambush them said Vivi.
They have razor sharp fangs and claws but they hardly ever use them because they're so incredibly huge they usually just end up swallowing their victims whole said Vivi.
I got to admit, that girl does have a talent for attracting trouble said, Ace.
Right and all of us have the scars to prove it said Sanji.
What kind of crap star was she born under to attract trouble like that? Asks Zoro.
Whoa, camel you're going too fast said Lucy.
Is it too much for you Lucy? Asks Zoro.
We'll lend a hand said Sanji.
Thanks, guys I brought home a little something for dinner said, Lucy.
The three take care of the giant reptile.
They didn't have to go that far said Ussop.
Whenever those guys fight it almost makes me feel sorry for the monsters said Nami.
Then another Sandor Dragon appears behind them.
Another one? Said Nami.
I'm sorry I guess I must have forgotten to mention that Sandora Dragons always hunt in pars said Vivi.
Get with it said Nami.
Ace! Said Nami.
Look out said Vivi.
A lot of pests in these deserts said Ace.
You wanna play? Said Ace.
Well alright if that's what you want said Ace.
Ace roasts the reptile.
Time skip.
So hot water said, Lucy.
What's wrong Lucy? Asks Ussop.
Huh? Said Ussop.
Tsunami said Lucy.
What is it now? Asks Sanji.
What's the matter, Lucy? Asks Zoro.
Maybe it wasn't such a good idea said Ussop.
What wasn't a good idea? Asks Chopper.
I warned her but she didn't listen said Ussop.
She said was so thirsty she couldn't stand it anymore so she chopped down on some of that cactus back there to suck the moister said Ussop.
Cactus? Said Zoro.
Yup right there said Ussop.
Those round things said Ussop.
Aah you gotta be kidding said Chopper.
Those are psychoactive cactus they're used to halustagentic drugs said Chopper.
What? Said Ussop.
Aah look out said Lucy.
We're gonna drown said Lucy.
Come on bring it on if you've got the guts said Lucy.
I'll beat you all up said Lucy.
Oh, crap said Zoro.
Now Gum-Gum said, Lucy.
She falls over.
Heh knock out said Chopper.
Way to go Chopper said Sanji.
Scene change
Lucy, do you see Nami anywhere? Asks Ace.
What the? Said Ace.
Scene change
Damn they must be miles away by now said Ussop.
Yeah, and their footprints are disappearing said Sanji.
Come to think I haven't seen Ace for a while either said Zoro.
Oh great said Sanji.
When did he disappear? Asks Ussop.
I bet he got separated from us said Lucy.
Sorry, my big brother's kind of flake said Lucy.
The three men beat up Lucy.
What is it Ussop? Asks Sanji.
Did you guys hear something? Asks Ussop.
They climb up a dune.
A Pirate Ship? Said all.
Hey guys bad news Nami and Vivi have been captured said Ussop.
Oh, and the camel too said Ussop.
What? Said Zoro.
Are you crazy? Said Zoro.
Hey, Lucy said Ussop.
Damn, we'd better go after her said Zoro.
Right said Sanji and Ussop.
Scene change
Gum-Gum give me water said Lucy.
I'm exhausted said Lucy.
She slams into the ship's mast with enough force to break it.
Ok that was my bad said Lucy.
I was just so thirsty I must have miscalculated said Lucy.
By the way, do you have some water? Asks Lucy.
Hold on a sec are you saying you didn't come here to rescue us? Said Nami.
Hey I was really thirsty said Lucy.
What can I tell ya? Said Lucy.
Well you've got to do something they're going to eat eyelash said Vivi.
You're kidding you can eat him? Said Lucy.
Man: we the barbar sand pirates have a saying.
Saying? Said Lucy.
Man: With the exception of friends, their nothing alive in the desert that can't be eaten.
Right on, even eat stuff straight off the ground said, Lucy.
Man: you'll get sick.
Hey, i'm careful said Lucy.
You're a funny little squirt said the man.
You're pretty funny yourself said, Lucy.
Ok let's eat said Lucy.
How that? Said Nami.
I am Barbarossa, captain of the barbar sand pirates said Barbarossa.
And you're name's Lucy huh? Said Barbarossa.
Please let me apologize for being so rough with your friends here, it's just we're all so hungry we got carried away said Barbarossa.
Aw, I don't mind at all said Lucy.
Thanks for your concern said Nami.
Pirate: there's a probelm captain. I've searched the ship's storage from top to bottom and there just isn't enough spare lumber on board for us to repair the main mast. And without a main mast, this ship isn't going to be going anywhere.
Pirate: if we don't do something soon we're gonna wind up dying like dogs in the middle of the desert.
We sand pirates are born right here on our ship and we'll die here as well said Barbarossa.
A true sand pirate would never think of abandoning ship said Barbarossa.
The mast destruction was an act of fate and we sand pirates will never do anything to defy the flow of the sand said Barbarossa.
Fate aside, there is timber at the Meriyasu Oasis said Barbarossa.
And where's that? I'll be glad to dash over and get it said, Lucy.
Hmm bad idea said Barbarossa.
The sands have changed lately, it's too dangerous for outsiders said Barbarossa.
I caused this i'll take care of it said Lucy.
Alright, you're on said Barbarossa.
You can use this sand sled to bring back the lumber said Barbarossa.
It looks more like a canoe than a sled to me said Nami.
Zaba and Rasa will show you the oasis, they'll be your guides said Barbarossa.
Rasa is the best sand sledder on the ship said Barbarossa.
These sleds carry two, who will you take? Said Barbarossa.
Hey, no worries i'll be fine alone said Lucy.
Come on now this is no time to get cocky said Ussop.
It looks like it might be tough going, want me to come along? Asks Sanji.
Very impressive Rasa said Barbarossa.
These others, they seem like outlanders, but you're from here said Rasa.
How could she tell? Asks Lucy.
I'll wager you've had some experience with a sand sled which means you'll come along with us said Rasa.
No, it's much too dangerous for Vivi to go said Sanji.
Yeah, she stays said Nami.
Alright, i'll be glad to go said Vivi.
So these travel on the sand, how does it work? Asks Lucy.
I'll pilot the sled, I did it once long ago said Vivi.
Not too different from a ship, this goes here, right? Said Lucy.
Okay i'm back said Lucy.
Will you let Vivi handle the sled from now on? Yell Nami, Sanji and Ussop.
You take it easy there Lucy, alright said Vivi.
Now, let's see said Vivi.
Scene change
Yahoo said, Lucy.
This is loads of fun said Lucy.
We should borrow one of these again we'd get to Yuba real fast said Lucy.
I don't know sand sleds are hard to control said Vivi.
Believe me, they're not easily mastered said Vivi.
Then how is it you got so good at it quick? Asks Lucy.
I used to have one said, Vivi.
I got to way back when I was just a little girl, I'd ride it all the time said, Vivi.
Oh said Lucy.
Time skip
Guys, what's the big idea? Said Lucy.
Hey Rasa what are you doing? Asks Zaba.
Hey, Vivi we're getting pulled even further in said Lucy.
It's quicksand, if we get pulled in all the way we'll never get back out said Vivi.
Can you bring her around Vivi? Asks Lucy.
I can't it looks like we're done for said Vivi.
This is it Lucy said Vivi.
No watch out said Lucy.
Time skip.
Hope you weren't waiting long said Lucy.
Scene change
This whole oasis is covered in sand said Lucy.
Once it was a flourishing city said Vivi.
Have you ever been here before? Asks Lucy.
Yes the people of this city gave me a small sand sled, I remember said Vivi.
Vivi tells the tale and it's revealed that Rasa is the little girl from the story.
Eventually, the oasis was buried in sand and every last person in town left said Rasa.
Not me I stayed behind and waited for you said Rasa.
I believed in you said Rasa.
But the king never came and neither did you said Rasa.
Something was happening to towns and cities all over the country and the king was busy every day trying to deal with a nationwide crisis said Vivi.
I don't wanna hear your excuses said Rasa.
For years I waited for you all alone in an abandoned city in the middle of the desert said Rasa.
And finally, I couldn't tell the difference between dawn and dusk by the time Barbarossa took me I couldn't feel anything said Rasa.
The fact that I was still alive baffles me said Rasa.
And the King's promise continue to ring inside my head said Rasa.
To this day I don't understand it said Rasa.
Life was so difficult and I was all by myself so what was I waiting for? Just what was it that keep me going for all those hard years? Was it hatred? Anger? Was I was too stubborn or stupid to give up hope? Why did I stay here? Asks Rasa.
Somebody tell me said Rasa.
I'm sorry said Vivi.
I'm so sorry I made you await said Vivi.
Time skip
There it is we're here said Lucy.
They part ways with sand pirates and meet back up with Ace in a city called Ido and he brings them new supplies. Vivi then tell a story about a boy from her childhood named Koza who is currently the leader of the Rebel Army.
Time skip
This is all the breakfast we could get? Said Ussop.
Seconds said, Lucy.
Aww, come on said Ussop.
Don't be greedy, you've had enough for one meal said Sanji.
What the? Lucy said Zoro.
Keep your hands off people's food, got it? Said Zoro.
Why do they behave this way every time we eat? Asks Vivi.
Just don't make eye contact said Nami.
Damn it you give it back said Zoro.
Never said, Lucy.
Done, well it's time we get going said Nami.
Guys said Nami.
Knock it off you two now said Nami.
Now hurry and clean up, we're leaving for Yuba said Nami.
Look at this mess said Nami.
Hmm said Lucy.
Whoa, awesome! Floating meat said Lucy.
Listen it's talking too said Lucy.
What's with you? You're not making any sense said Nami.
Whoa now it's running away said Lucy.
Wait meat said Lucy.
Lucy said Nami.
Hey said Lucy.
Get back here meat said Lucy.
Which way it go? Said Lucy.
This way? Said Lucy.
Scene change
Darn, where could that meat have gone off to? I gotta find it said, Lucy.
Lucy hears yelling from above and looks up.
Huh? Said Lucy.
Damn it! Said a man.
Hey girl run away said the man.
If that orb goes off it'll take Alabasta with it said the man.
The entire Grand Line's gonna be blown to the moon said the man.
Hey, you there? Said the man.
I'm here said Lucy.
What? What happened to the bomb? Why didn't it go off? Asks the man.
This thing said, Lucy.
You're one hilarious old guy said Lucy.
Stop laughing you little brat it's not funny said the man.
Now hurry and help me up said the man.
Where is he? Where'd he go? Said the man.
Don't tell me I lost him said the man.
Damn it this is the last thing I need said the man.
I can't afford to lose him now said the man.
Popo we're heading out to where I last saw him said the man.
Scene change
Yeah faster said the man.
Uh, where are we going? Asks Lucy.
Hahaha, you're a lucky girl, you get to witness a huge battle said the man.
Me the world's greatest up-and-coming bounty hunter locked in combat with one of the most vile fiends to ever cross these sandy-covered parts said the man.
Really? You're bounty hunter old man? Said Lucy.
Don't be frightened when I tell you i've been on many a heart-pounding adventure said the man.
I've fought epic battles with every form of double barrel Danny to hell butler Luther said the man.
And every fight ended with my opponent begging for his life said the man.
Whoa you're name must be known throughout the world said Lucy.
No but someday soon said the man.
You'll be famous said Lucy.
I'll tell you this much i'm gonna beat Fire Fist Ace count your hand everyone else should be a sinch said the man.
Wait? You're looking to pick a fight with Ace? Asks Lucy.
This I gotta see said, Lucy.
Easy you be mindful not to mock me girl said the man.
Whenever I do something I make sure I do it right said the man.
A person should live their life to the fullest and set aim for big ambitions said the man.
It's important I show them that said the man.
Excuse me show who? Asks Lucy.
Here comes Scorpion the gallant hunter said Scorpion.
Time skip.
I've come for you Fire Fist Ace said Scorpion.
I'm the Scorpion a true indomitable hero! I've traveled a great distance to challenge you and I expect an above-board fight, fair and square said Scorpion.
That's him, that's scorpion said Vivi.
Oh goodie you're all here said Lucy.
Uh, Lucy said the straw hats.
Why are you riding with the Scorpion? He's the enemy said Sanji.
What's wrong, Scorpion? Asks Lucy.
It's uh said Scorpion.
He laughs.
So sorry, but this is the day that your luck runs out said Scorpion.
All those heroic songs and tales your supporters flatter you with ends today said Scorpion.
This is so exciting said Lucy.
Ace this is a serious fight so don't pull any punches said Lucy.
I wasn't planning to said Ace.
But before we fight there's something I wanna know said Ace.
Ready! Here I come said Scorpion.
You're finished said Scorpion.
He fires a net at Ace but Ace just sends it back at Scorpion.
Oh, Hot! Hot! Hot said Scorpion.
Whoa Ace just blew the net right back at him said Ussop.
I guess I should be thankful, if defeating you were easy it wouldn't be much of a victory said Scorpion.
Yeah well, you have some skills yourself said, Ace.
I'm glad you approve because this fight isn't over said Scorpion.
Popo! The compressed extishgur gun said Scorpion.
Special compressed air gun filled with extishing foam said Scorpion.
Um, what? Said Zoro.
Does it work? Asks Sanji.
Don't be fooled by the foam, this bad boy packs enough power to blow a hole clean through you said Scorpion.
Ace dodges the foam and punches Scorpion in the gut.
It was a nice try but you never had a chance my friend said Ussop.
I suspected as much, you lied about beating Blackbeard, didn't you? Said Ace.
You figured using his name would draw me out into the open said Ace.
Am I right? Said Ace.
That right, a clever diseet said Scorpion.
I'd say that the first round was a draw now it's time to get serious said Scorpion.
Stop! You can't beat him father said a boy.
Did he say, father? Asks Lucy.
Son, i'll be fine said Scorpion.
Stop the fight said the boy.
Chip, Dip said Scorpion.
What are you doing here? Why aren't you at home? Asks Scorpion.
When did you leave the Badlands? Asks Scorpion.
Please we understand now what you've been trying to teach us, this battles too much for you said Chip.
You got to come home said Chip.
Don't be silly. Remember boys i'm the world's greatest bounty hunter after all said Scorpion.
If I said it once, i've said it a million times, i've fought the toughest, meanest men around and bested everyone said Scorpion.
Dad you don't have to lie said Dip.
Haha you found me out said Scorpion.
Scorpion then gives a little speech to his sons and stands up.
Wait father said Chip.
Watch and learn, witness your father's unconquerable spirit said Scorpion.
So long as I hold on to my dreams, I won't back down said Scorpion.
Do you hear me, Ace? Said Scorpion.
Popo, the Bazooka said Scorpion.
Prepare yourself this is the end said Scorpion.
I won't let you do it, we need you said, Chip.
Get down take cover said Scorpion.
The boys beg their father to stop fighting and come home.
I love you too boys said Scorpion.
Gum-gum said, Lucy.
I got it said, Ace.
Fire Fist said Ace.
You kids alright? Asks Ace.
Scorpion het are you still alive? Asks Lucy.
Don't be stupid, of course i'm still alive said Scorpion.
You think I'd died and leave my sons behind? Said Scorpion.
The Scorpion's not going out that easy said Scorpion.
Time skip
Well then said Ace.
You're not really going to leave Ace, are you? Asks Chopper.
Yep seeing as how it's been confirmed Blackbeard isn't in Alabasta I have no reason to stick around said Ace.
You sure? Asks Lucy.
Any idea where you'll be headed next? Asks Sanji.
I have a lead to Blackbeard's whereabouts said Ace.
Scorpion heard about a man who saw him out west, guess we'll said, Ace.
He tosses something to Lucy.
Lucy said, Ace.
Hey do yourself a favor and hang onto that said Ace.
But it's just a scrap of paper said Lucy.
The scrap of paper will reunite us someday said Ace.
Yeah? Said Lucy.
You don't want it? Said Ace.
No, i'll keep it said, Lucy.
It's perfectly natural for a guy to worry about his bundling kid sister, right? Said Ace.
She might be a bit much for all of you to handle but take good care of her for me said Ace.
Lucy, when next we meet, we'll both be top pirates said, Ace.
Right said Lucy.
The top, you and me said Ace.
Bye said, Chip and Dip.
Bye said, Lucy.
Lucy turns around and Ace is gone.
Where's Ace? Asks Lucy.
He disappeared said Zoro.
Good old Fire Fist Ace said Sanji.
But we'll see him again said Lucy.
Yeah i'm sure of it said Nami.
