" Atchoum. "
Surrounded by a blanket, Lucy struggled to warm up while she was inside the Going Merry.
" It's cold. "
" No kidding. " Said Raynare, while wearing a big coat, while her wings were folded around her. " Is it me where the temperature dropped thirty degrees in the space of a day ? "
Looking out of the kitchen window, Nami saw one of the snow falling all around them, as they left Crocus and Laboon just yesterday.
" Someone can explain to me how the weather could have deteriorated to this point ? "
Not asking the question, Nami saw Luffy having fun outside, while making a snowman, having a horrible head.
" Finished ! Here is the man from the cold, Mr Snowman. "
Sitting on the barrel that served as a hat for the snowman, Menma began to applaud him.
" It may be ugly but, at least, it is super tall ! I love to make snowmen. "
" Me too. " Luffy assured her.
" Pffft, amateurs. " Giggles Usopp, with vanity. " You call it a snowman ? "
Presenting his creation, Usopp showed a superb culture of women.
" Here is my work '' Snow Queen ''. "
" Waouh, it's beautiful. " Confessed Menma.
" Great ! " Cried Luffy. " Now, snowman's fight. "
Grabbing a broomstick that served as an arm for his creation, he threw it towards the head of Snow Queen, which exploded, under Usopp's stunned gaze.
" Motherfucker ! "
Immediately, he kicked Luffy's snowman in the head. Exploding in turn, it let the barrel and Menma fall on its body, which destroys the rest of snowman.
" My snowman. " Cried Luffy, while Menma has her upper body stuck in the snow.
What followed was a big snowball fight between the two men, in which Menma eventually joined. Seeing her having fun with a big smile, Nami couldn't help but smile a little. She was quite surprised to see how much Menma seemed to enjoy life on this boat, despite knowing that they were pirates.
And then, the redhead seemed relieved to see someone about normal on this boat. Okay, Menma seemed to have amnesia and fell from the sky. Nevertheless, she didn't seem to have any power, superhuman strength or overpowered weapon. She was a normal child. As proof, she was the only one of the trio to wear warm clothes, while Luffy and Usopp wore their normal clothes without feeling the slightest cold.
"These idiots make me cold. "
Not far from them, Sanji and Gin took care of clearing the bridge with shovels and dumped the snow in the water, Yosaku had been responsible for covering Nami's tangerines with tarpaulins to prevent the cold from killing them, Johnny slammed teeth while he had to watch the sea, at the top of the mast, and Zoro ... was sleeping, despite being covered by a large amount of snow.
" We shouldn't wake him up? " Gin asked.
" No. " Sanji advised him. " Hopefully, he will turn into a beautiful ice statue and stop spoiling our lives. "
Sighing, Gin then turns around, while shouting at Nami.
" Hey, the redhead ! It's been snowing for hours ! We clear for nothing. "
" Stop complaining and keep clearing the bridge. " Nami ordered him.
" What ? Hey, you just can do it. "
Sanji's foot hit him on the top of the head, while Sanji roared.
" Gin, I forbid you to answer Nami. "
Then, displaying hearts in his eyes, he affirmed.
" Nami-swan, be sure that I would clear this bridge as you asked me. "
" I'm counting on you, Sanji-kun. "
" AYYYYYYYEEEEEEE! " Assured Sanji, working faster.
Seeing him do so, Gin heaved another sigh, before leaving. He swore to himself that he would never become a woman's slave.
Finding that Sanji was working like ten men, Nami went back to the kitchen table where Lucy and Raynare were. The blonde was sneezing again, while her blanket did not protect her from the cold.
" Heat ! Pity ! "
Suddenly, she was surprised to feel something envelop her. Two pairs of wings now surrounded her, while Raynare looked away from Lucy.
" Ray-chan? "
" Shut up ! "
Just smiling Lucy, let herself be enveloped by this new layer of feathers which she found much more comfortable and warm than her blanket.
" Thank you ! "
" Tssss ! "
However, they were not alone. Two other people were also in the room, with blankets around them.
" Hey, is there no heating on this raft ? " Wanted to know Mister 9.
" I have cold. " Miss Wednesday said.
" Shut up, you two. " Nami ordered them. " If you're not happy, you can still swim home. "
" In fact, what is the problem with time? " Wanted to know Lucy. " Is it frequent that it snows so quickly here ? "
" Tsss, bunch of amateurs. " Mister 9 said .
" Entering in Grand Line being as incompetent as you is quite funny. " Adds Miss Wednesday.
However, the duo jumped a bit, seeing a trident of light appear in Raynare's hand.
" Simply answer the question. "
" Grand Line is a finicky ocean. " Informed them of Miss Wednesday. " The sea currents and the weather are constantly changing ! It is almost impossible to predict what the weather will be like tomorrow and how often it will change in a day. "
" How is it possible ? " Wanted to know Nami.
" Rather than asking yourself this question, I advise you to watch your log-pose. " Mister 9 advised her. " After all, it's been a few minutes since you did it. "
" To do what ? " Asked Nami, while complying. " We continue to sail on the right course and ... "
Seeing the needle of her log pose, she suddenly opened her eyes wide.
" What ... Wha t? "
" What's going on ? " Lucy asked her.
" Everybody. " Cried Nami, opening the kitchen door wide. " Quick, turn around immediately. "
" Huh ? " Usopp wondered, as he was about to throw a snowball. " Why turn around ? "
" You forgot something ? " Luffy asked.
" We have changed course. " Nami taught them, eyes wide on her log pose. " We turned around without realizing it. "
" What ? " Gin wondered, dropping his shovel. " But what did you make? "
" Shut up ! This is not normal ! I looked at the cape just a few minutes ago. "
" You are really a bunch of amateurs. " Giggles Mister 9. " Have you forgotten that we are on the Grand Line? "
" Here, the wind, the sky, the waves and even the clouds… you can't trust anything! The only thing you can trust is your log pose. "
To hear that was to swallow Lucy. Before Nami's arrival, she remembered the difficulty they had had in navigating East-Blue. However, here, if the log-pose ever stopped working, for one reason or another, they were all lost.
"What is this crazy world ? " Wanted to know Raynare. " Even venturing into the underworld of my world is a pleasure compared to what seems to await us. "
" Hahaha. " Giggles Miss Wednesday. " To say that this ignorant is the navigator of this crew. "
" It's to laugh, hahaha ! "
Immediately, a double kick threw them outside.
" Go help others to change course. " Nami ordered them, furious that his skills were criticized. " Quick, turn the mainsail so that it takes the starboard wind ! Someone take care of the stern and the helm. "
" Okay. "
" Sister-Nami. " Suddenly called Johnny, still on guard. " A huge black cloud is coming straight at us. "
At that moment, lightning appeared in the sky, making the navigator jump.
" Lightning, now ? "
Suddenly swept away, the snowflakes gave way to heavy rain and powerful gusts of wind. Seeing the tarpaulins he had just tied around the mandarin trees, Yosaku wanted to know.
" We are we in the middle of a storm or what ? "
" Quick, hoist the mainsail. " Nami ordered.
Coming out then, Raynare felt the wind sweep across her face. However, seeing Johnny advance with difficulty in order to take care of the sail, she took the risk of flying away, to go and help him. However, hardly had she time to join him, when the wind stopped.
" Huh ? "
Raising his gaze while no longer seeing the slightest drop of rain, Usopp was blinded by a ray of sunshine, which crossed the clouds. And soon, a blue sky appeared in plain sight.
" Is it a joke or what? " Wanted to know Nami.
" Na… Nami. " Cried suddenly Menma, pointing at something. " There is a huge thing ahead of us. "
Indeed, the ship was heading straight for an iceberg.
" Quick, turn left. "Nami ordered.
Seeing no one at the bar, Lucy pulled out her keys and called Taurus.
" A problem - mooh, Lucy? " Questioned her spirit.
" Quick, operate the rudder. "
" The what ? "
" Hurry up. "
Finally, grabbing the bar, Taurus used his strength to steer to the left. Nevertheless, it took a few seconds to make it move, because of the powerful sea current which led the Merry right towards the iceberg. And because of this, despite brushing against the mountain of ice, the Merry's left flank eventually hit the iceberg, which made a hole in the hull.
" We take the water. " Frightened Usopp. " Quick, take some boards. "
Another strong gale was heard, tearing part of the mainsail.
" Ah, the sail. " Johnny was frightened.
" Aniki. " Called him Yosaku, while Zoro remained asleep.
" The waves are getting more violent. " Raynare noticed, observing the sea.
" Hey, there is fog. " Luffy noticed, while a white mist surrounded the boat.
" I don't see anything anymore. " Menma complained.
Another draft chased away the fog and brought a new black cloud.
" A new storm. " Exclaimed Miss Wednesday.
" Make me up this damn veil. " Nami ordered.
" We take the water. " Yelled Usopp, from the hold. " Come and help me. "
" I go. " Gin informed him, entering the hold.
" Guys. " Called them Sanji, bringing a plate of rice dumpling. " Eating a little will get you going. "
Nevertheless, while Johnny and Yosaku each took a dumpling before leaving Sanji hit Luffy who began to store several dumplings in his mouth.
" Don't get hung up. "
" Nami, what's going on? " Wanted to know Menma, finally managing to join the navigator.
" I don't know. " Confessed Nami, on the verge of panic.
Looking back at her log pose, she cried out.
" We are changing course ! Lucy, to port. "
" Taurus, I'm counting on you! "
However her spirit fired, the bar didn't move an inch.
" Mooh, the current is too strong. "
" What ? "
" That someone brings boards back down. " Cried Gin.
" Lightning falls from the sky. " Yelled Yosaku.
" There is another iceberg right in front. " Shouted Johnny.
" Hey, there are dolphins there. " Cried Luffy suddenly. " Are we going to see them? "
" SHUT UP ! " Several voices cried, as lightning struck again.
Stretching, Zoro yawns before getting up.
" It was a good little nap. "
Then walking a little, he was surprised to see a good part of the crew on the ground, dead from exhaustion.
" Hum ? " He wondered. " What is happening ? "
" Hi, Zoro ! " Greeted Luffy, seated on the bow of the boat.
" Zoro-oniisan, you're too mean. " Said Menma, not far from Luffy. " You didn't even help us. "
Seeing that only these two were still standing, Zoro said.
" There is really a relaxation on this boat ! What a bunch of lazy people. "
"What ? " Wanted to roar the people on the ground, having been able to hear him.
Finally, seeing Miss Wednesday and Mister 9 at his feet, Zoro wanted to know.
" Who are they ? "
" It is only now that you notice our presence ? " The duo wondered, straightening up.
" We bring them home. " Luffy explained to him.
" Is that so ? "
Then staring at the faces of the two people, he finally notices.
" It's strange but your heads tell me something ! What is your name already ? "
" "Uh… Mister 9 ! "
" Miss… Wednesday ! "
" Oh, codenames ? Yes, it vaguely reminds me of something. "
Suddenly, to his surprise, he saw the duo tremble with fear, and began to move away from Zoro.
" Hum ? " The man wondered.
A double punch suddenly struck him in the back of the head.
" Zoro ! " Roared Nami, while an orange aura surrounded her. " How dare you sleep when everyone is trying to survive on this ocean? "
" I will kill you, mosshead. " Raynare adds, with a violent aura.
" Uh ? " Zoro said, turning to them, while having his hand on one of his sabers. " Are you looking for trouble ? "
Two seconds later, Zoro now had a nice collection of bumps on his head, after Raynare and Nami let off steam on him.
" Baka / Stupid ! "
Seeing the state of their comrade, Yosaku and Johnny couldn't help swallowing while they vowed never to annoy the duo.
" Hey, the redhead. " Cried Gin. " Watch your log pose! I don't want us to turn around and go back in this storm. "
" Shut up ! I'm starting to understand how it goes here! I was just surprised at the start ! However, from now on, we should never let our guard down ! I understand why this ocean has the nickname "the pirate cemetery"! Without a qualified navigator and log-pose, it is impossible for a crew to sail on these seas. "
" I really hope that we will at least succeed in reaching the first island. " Sighed Usopp. " If we still encounter a large number of storms between each island, we will be forced to fill up with materials, at each stopover. "
" Hey, I see an island. " Suddenly told them Luffy.
" Yes, there is an island ! There is an island. " Menma rejoices.
Indeed, eventually joining them, the rest of the crew could see the outline of an island in the distance. Having a somewhat strange shape, it was overhung by numerous enormous cacti, while these were surrounded by a light mist.
" We got there. " Rejoices Mister 9.
" Whiskey Peak… " Lucy understood, seeing the man and Miss Wednesday, smiling.
" The island is rather strange. " Gin noticed. " I have never seen such a large cactus. "
" At least, if the place does not have a river, we will only have to draw water from inside these plants. " Yosaku noticed.
Suddenly, jumping on the railing of the boat, Mister 9 and Miss Wednesday faced the crew.
" Thank you for the ride, baby. "
" Nevertheless, our roads separate here ! See you next time ! "
Then jumping, they dove into the water before swimming towards the shore.
" Uh ... who were these clowns in the end ? " Wanted to know Usopp.
" We don't care. " Luffy replied. " Adventure right in front of us. "
Taking a stream to enter the island, the Merry got closer to the cacti, while Menma looked at them with illuminated eyes. Since arriving here, the only trace of earth she had seen was the Crocus lighthouse. So she was amazed to see an island with such huge plants.
" It's amazing. "
" I would not scare you but it is better to be on your guard. " Sanji advised, while starting to smoke a cigarette. " If the plants were able to reach such a size, imagine that of the animals of this island. "
Siphoning Usopp was frightened.
" There are surely monsters on this island. "
" We are on Grand-Line. " Raynare replied simply, while remaining concerned about the dangers that this island would involve.
Compared to the moment she had met Luffy and Lucy, the young woman was far from being as confident. During her battles, she had started to lose arrogance in order to gain caution. She knew perfectly well that the slightest misstep could lead to her death and she refused to underestimate the danger, cause of her defeat against Issei.
" Aniki, what do we do if we meet a man as powerful as Mihawk? " Johnny asked him.
" We rush into the heap. " Zoro simply taught him, hand on his sabers.
" What ? "
" No need to worry, guys. " Luffy said. " At worst, we will only have to flee by boat, if the monsters are too numerous. "
" Impossible. " Nami replied. " Crocus informed me that the log-pose needs a certain time to recharge. "
" Reload? " Gin repeated. " You mean this object spends energy finding an island? "
" Not really ! In fact, this loading time is supposed to allow it to find another island! However, the loading time varies according to the magnetism that this next island exerts ! Suddenly, it can vary from a few hours to several days. "
" But… But then we will not be able to flee if we are attacked ? " Frightened Usopp. " But how will we do in this case ? "
" We will see when the time comes. " Luffy assured him, keeping his smile.
" Yes ! Let's go to the island ! I want to visit it. " Menma announced.
" Anyway, discussing it won't change anything. " Zoro noticed. " If we want the log-pose to recharge, we have to dock there. "
" If there are enemies, we kill them. " Assured Gin, making reels with his tonfas.
" Don't worry, girls. " Assured Sanji. " I will be there to defend you if necessary. "
" I don't want to go. " Frightened Usopp.
Being, herself, little reassured, Lucy preferred to remain silent, while still having her hand on her keys knew that she was forced to face danger, to save her friends. Yes, it will not back down under any circumstances.
Disappearing then in a cloud of mist, the Vogue Merry continued to sail in the watercourse, while its occupants tried to see the slightest silhouette around them. In fact, Usopp was so frightened that he became paranoid.
" They will attack us! I feel they are going to attack us. "
" Close it up and behave like a man. " Gin ordered him.
Keeping calm, Raynare suddenly saw one or two figures, half hidden behind rocks, who seemed to be watching them.
" This island is not deserted. "
" I feel spied upon. " Adds Zoro.
" Pirates are coming. " Suddenly affirmed a voice. " Pirates are coming. "
" Hum ? " Said Luffy.
" Shit, the island is habited. " Johnny understood.
" If they ever have weapons, they will attack us. " Yosaku horrified himself.
Sanji immediately stood in front of Nami and Lucy, while Menma grabbed Zoro's leg, to make sure he stayed close to her. Clinging, on the other hand, to Gin's back, Usopp ended up receiving a blow of tonfa on the head, while the man ordered him to fend for himself.
Finally, the fog lifted the instant the boat arrived in what looked like a harbor. However, finding themselves agglutinated on the banks, a crowd of people could be seen cheering the pirates, to the great surprise of the crew.
" Welcome to our island. "
" That … ? " Nami wondered.
" They cheer for us? " Usopp wondered, looking around.
" Oh, they're too cool. " Luffy noticed.
" Welcome to the festive island, Whiskey Peak. "
" Here, there is unlimited food and alcohol. "
" Don't hesitate to stay as long as you want. "
" Is it normal for them to cheer so much? " Wanted to know Lucy.
" I would not be paranoid, but I have a bad feeling. " Admitted Gin.
" Why ? " Menma asked him.
" When a village is not afraid of a group of pirates, it is because something is wrong. " Zoro explained to her. " And, generally, it is not good for us. "
" Maybe there is a navy base nearby. "Yosaku suggested. " And because of this, these people are not afraid of a possible attack. "
" Perhaps … "
"I feel it very badly. "
And barely had the crew had time to dock and leave the ship when a man with extremely curly hair walked up to them.
" Welco ... mah-mah-maah ...! Sorry ! I said welcome to this island ! I introduce myself ! I am Igarappoi, the mayor of Whiskey Peak. "
" Me, I'm Luffy. " Said the pirate.
Then, pointing to the man, he noticed.
" You have really curly hair, ossan ! "
" Shut up ! " Usopp ordered him, hitting the back of his head, lest the villagers be angry that Luffy would insult their mayor. " Be a little polite, damn it. "
" It doesn't matter, come on… mah-mah-maah ! You know, thanks to its alcohol distillery and its wild dancing, Whiskey Peak is known across Grand Line for its hospitality ! In exchange for the party to which you will be the guest, we hope to benefit from your stories… mah-mah-maah ! You pirates are the heroes of the children of this island as well as of most women. "
" Party ? " Luffy repeated.
" Hero? " Usopp adds.
" Women? " Sanji finished.
" I love this island. " They announced.
" Band of stays. " Raynare growled.
" Oh, come on ! Let's enjoy it. " Johnny and Yosaku advised her.
" Alcohol ? " Zoro repeated.
" Me, all I'm interested in is food and rum. " Gin said.
" Miam, it makes me hungry. " Menma adds.
" There is more important. " Nami retorted, walking towards Igarappoi. " Say, how long would it take the log-pose to recharge on this island ? "
" Log-pose? " Surprised the mayor. " Haha! No need to worry about that, come on ! Rather enjoy the party! Come on, without further ado, music. "
Seeing him leave, while taking Nami with him, Lucy by approaching Raynare, while confessing.
" I feel uncomfortable here. "
" You're not the only one. "
Eating everything on a table, Luffy was eating for fifteen.
" His stomach is a black hole, or what ? "
" How does he manage to eat so much? "
Next to Luffy, Gin also ate different dishes, while not being asked to drink several bottles of rum.
" Ah, that's happiness ! It has nothing to do with my first trip on the Grand Line. "
" And then, I met the eyes of the fish-men and I said to them, without any fear " I would never let you touch my friends! '' ! " Usopp said.
" It is true ? "
" And how. " Ensured Johnny and Yosaku. " And while Usopp-aniki was fighting twenty fish-men, we had no choice but to fight the great Arlong ! We showed him how powerful we were. "
" Unbelievable ! "
" Live our heroes. "
" Hahaha ! It's nothing. " Retorted the trio, while having their mugs in hand.
" I love this place. " Sanji said, while being surrounded by several women. " Whiskey Peak… this island is paradise. "
"None of them are serious. " Nami noticed, while cursing the unconsciousness of her male comrades. "
Sitting on the same sofa as her, Menma also seemed to be having fun while she was eating a piece of cake, accompanied by a glass of fruit juice.
" It's too good. " She rejoices.
However, the child didn't notice that she had ended up between two people as uncomfortable as the other. Indeed, from experience, Lucy knew as well as Nami that something was wrong. Why would these people celebrate the arrival of people likely to kill them ? If a crew like Don Krieg's had come here in their place, these people would probably have been killed.
"Why are they so nice ? "
" Have a drink. "Exclaimed Igarappoi, while putting down two mugs of alcohol.
" Uh ... I'm not used to drinking. " Nami said.
" And I can't stand alcohol at all. " Adds Lucy.
" Come on, don't be shy ! It is a wine made with our hands that contains little alcohol. "
Then giving in to temptation, Nami took a sip from her mug, before approving.
" It is true that it is both good and sweet. "
" Of course ! Even a child could drink it without being drunk. "
Hearing this, Menma suddenly took Lucy's glass and ended up drinking it. By dint of seeing Zoro and Gin drink alcohol, when she was strictly forbidden to drink it, she always wanted to know that she tasted it.
However, barely taking a sip, the child made a face, while claiming
" It's not good. "
And immediately she received a punch from Nami on her head, while she informed her.
" Alcohol is not made for children! I never see again drinking it. "
" So … Sorry! "
" Go, it's time for our big contest. " Informed Igarappoi. " The great drinker competition! The rules are simple, participants should drink as much as possible until there is only one left standing ! Do you want to participate ? "
" Sorry but no. " Said Lucy. " I have never managed to finish a single glass of alcohol in my life. "
" And I seriously doubt to be a good participate. " Confessed Nami.
" There is a reward of 100,000 berrys for the winner. " Suddenly announced the mayor, taking out a bag of money.
" I participate. " Nami immediately announced, mug in hand.
" I would have bet. " Sighed Lucy.
" You too, you participate. " Nami taught her. " And the same for you, Zoro. "
" Huh ? " Said the man, already drinking a mug of alcohol. " Why ? "
" To reimburse me, of course ! You owe me money . "
" Since when ? "
Finally, watching each of his guests eat or drink, Igarappoi saw Luffy and Gin eat. Usopp, Johnny and Yosaku boasted of their imaginary exploits. Sanji got lost in a feminine paradise. And Nami and Zoro participated in an alcohol contest, where Lucy was the first to be eliminated very quickly.
" Perfect ! Our trap is perfectly set. " Noticed the host. " We just have to wait. "
However, quickly, his eyes looked in all directions, noticing someone's absence. Indeed, while she was sitting in a corner, isolated from all, Raynare was nowhere to be found.
" What … ? Where is she ? "
Letting herself sit on one of the huge cacti in the city, Raynare scanned the horizon for a moment. Then, finally, she put her hand on one of the many tombstones that surrounded her. The cactus was not a cactus… it was a round hill with thorn-like headstones from afar.
" I knew it ! " She thought, looking towards the village she had just left. " These guys are planning to kill us. "
Who will join Luffy's crew ?
Before Shells Town : Raynare ( Highschool DxD ) / Lucy Heartfilia ( Fairy Tail )
Arc Shells Town : Roronoa Zoro
Arc Kuro : Usopp
Arc Baratie : Sanji / Gin
Arc Arlong : Nami / Johnny / Yosaku
Arc Drum : Chopper
Arc Alabasta : Nico Robin / ? / ? / ? / ?
Arc Skypiea : ?
Arc Enies Lobby : Franky
Arc Post Enies-Lobby : ?
Arc Thriller Bark : Brook
Arc Punk Hazard : ?
Arc Tesoro : ?
Arc Dressrosa : ? / ?
Arc Wano Kuni : Jinbei / ?
Arc Post Wano Kuni : ?
Arc Battle Teach : ?
With others caracters :
Buggy : Magi ( OC ), Bull ( OC ), Kuro, Morgan, Megumim ( Konosuba )
Arlong : Syra ( OC )
Milhawk : Alice ( OC )
Nobody : Bruno ( Jojo's Bizarre Adventure ) ; Shinichi Kudo ( Detective Conan ) ; Menma ( Anohana )