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Chapter 3

Mountain Bandits and a Rubber Brother

It's been about a year since the Red Haired Pirates first docked in Windmill Villiage. They would leave every now and again to scope out the seas. And then return a few weeks later with more stories for Luffy and Harry, and enough treasure to partially dry up Makino's tavern. The twins loved being around the pirates when they were here. The pirates, in turn, loved spending time with the twins. Especially to antagonize Luffy.

Ever since they decided to become pirates themselves Luffy has done everything in his power to try and convince Shanks to let them join their crew. Harry was just as eager when they first asked Shanks only for him to shoot them down. Ben then later pulled them to the side and explained the dangers on the high seas and how their only still kids and weren't strong enough yet. Harry was dejected at first but understood the reason behind it.

Luffy, on the other hand, believes that the others don't take him seriously and does crazy stunts to prove that he is strong enough. This usually ends with Luffy somehow hurting himself and Harry bonking him upside the head before patching him up. On the plus side though this did help Harry's magic training as he somehow knew incantations to patch up Luffy's cuts and scrapes. Harry wasn't sure where he remembered the words from but they were out of his mouth before he had a chance to question it.

One such morning was going to put that to the test. Shank's crew was doing some standard repair work and maintenance on the ship with the twins just hanging out. Then out of the blue Luffy stood on top of the figurehead holding a knife up in his hand. "I mean it this time. This will show you how tough I am!" he declared. Shanks just laughed. "Get it over with. Whatever it is your doing."

Harry was looking at some maps that Yassop was showing him while trying to drown out said pirate's tales of his son. Yassop never seems to shut up about his kid and it was starting to drive Harry nuts. He looked up to the figurehead when he heard Luffy yelling and went to see what his kid twin was up to this time. His eyes widen when he spotted the knife. "Luffy what are you doing?" he practically shouted.

Harry soon got the answer to his question as Luffy drove the knife straight up his face. All at once the crew got into a frenzy. Shanks and Ben reached Luffy first with Harry not too far behind. Shanks grabbed the knife away from Luffy and tossed it away from them yelling "What the hell were you thinking!?" "Shanks let me try to heal him," Harry practically begged. The captain nodded and stood aside allowing him to get closer.

Harry knelt before Luffy who was clutching the gash on his face. "Luffy please, lower your hands so that I can treat it," Harry insisted. Luffy was still crying but lowered his hands so that Harry could see it. It was deep to be sure and if Luffy had aimed just an inch higher he could have very well taken his eye out. Harry poked the wound with his finger and said "Vulnera Sanentur". The blood in Luffy's cut started slowing down. Harry found himself repeating the spell and the residue started to clear and the cut was slowly starting to heal. Harry performed the spell one more time and the wound fully closed for good despite leaving a mark.

After Luffy was cleaned up everyone went to the Party Bar. Everyone was eating, drinking, and having a great time. Luffy, Shanks, and Harry were eating at the counter. Luffy still had tears in his eyes from when he stabbed himself earlier but was saying he didn't feel a thing. Harry, Shanks, and even Makino were calling Luffy out on it. "Aww come on Shanks I'm just fine with getting hurt. Come on take me and Harry out on your next voyage," Luffy said.

"Luffy, the reason we call you anchor is cause you can't swim. Now what kind of pirate can't swim?" Shanks asked him. Harry just ignored the two as he ate his food. Why couldn't his brother just take "no" for an answer? Shanks gave Luffy some juice to calm him down only to start laughing at him again. "See what kind of grown-up drinks juice?" Shanks asked. Luffy got mad again and the other pirates joined in. "That was mean," Harry told Shanks. "You want some too?" Shanks offered as he handed Harry a glass of orange juice. "I'll pass," Harry replied.

Suddenly the front door was kicked down. Well more like kicked across the room. Everyone turned to the newcomers. They all wore white shirts and bandanas save for their leader who wore a brown coat and had long hair and beard. "So these are what pass for pirates. Looks like a sorry lot to me," the stranger said. Makino walked up to greet them. "What can I do for you?" she leader smiled at her and replied "We're mountain bandits but don't worry we're not here to trash the place. We just want to buy some sake. Say about ten barrels if you've got it."

"I'm sorry, but I'm afraid we're fresh out right now," Makino told him. The bandit leader didn't look convinced. "Really now these pirates seem to be having a good time. That water in their cups?" Makino shooked her head. "That's just the last of my stock," she explained. Shanks then spoke up. "Sorry about that friend. Looks like we drank up her storage." He then handed the bandit the bottle Makino had just brought him. "I haven't opened this yet though. Here take it."

The bandit made to grab it but then curled his hand into a fist and smashed the bottle over Shank's head. Luffy, Harry, and Makino all look stunned while the rest of Shank's crew looked unimpressed. Shanks himself didn't move. "I'm a wanted man. Worth eight million," the bandit proclaimed as he pulled out his wanted poster as the proof showing that his name was Higuma. "One bottle isn't going to cut it."

Shanks wasn't paying any attention though as he complained about the floor being wet and asked Makino for a rag so he could clean it up. Higuma, annoyed at being ignored, took out his sword and slashed the countertop. Narrowly missing the twins. "Here you go. Since you like to clean so much you coward," he said as he sheathed his sword. "A place without sake is not worth our time. Let's go men." At his order, the bandits took their leave.

Makino knelt by Shanks with a rag. "Are you alright captain? Did he hurt you?" she asked. "Don't worry Makino. I'm fine," Shanks told her. Then he smirked. At that cue, the rest of the crew started laughing at him. "You should have seen your face captain!" Lucky Roo shouted. "Yea man. He got you good," Yassop agreed. Shanks joined in on the laughter as Makino dried him off.

"WHY ARE YOU LAUGHING!" Luffy and Harry shouted. Shanks looked up at each of the twins. Both were standing up in their chairs looking furious. "Why didn't you fight back?" Luffy asked. "Why laugh at yourself like that?" Harry agreed.

"You're not a man!"

"Let alone a pirate!"

Shanks just looked at the two. "Look I understand how you feel. But the guy just poured some booze on me. Nothing to get worked up over," he explained. Harry huffed down in his seat looking at Luffy who suddenly was eating something. An open chest right next to him. "Hey isn't that Shank's?" Harry asked him. Shanks looked up when Harry spoke and saw what Luffy was eating. "Wait what are you doing?" Shanks asked surprise mixing in with slight anger. Luffy turned towards Shanks who saw that half of the fruit was already eaten.

Shanks then took Luffy by the ankles and shook him upside down. "Spit it out. Every single bite!" Shanks demanded. Harry then ran up to the two. "It's too late Shanks," he tried to explain. "He's already swallowed.." Harry's words died in his throat as Luffy's legs stretched abnormally and he fell face first into the floor. His torso then went back up as his neck then stretched with his face still stuck to the floor for a few more seconds before bouncing back up to normal.

Everyone just stood there in silence. Harry fell on his bottom in disbelief. After a few more seconds Luffy asked: "What just happened." Shanks, still holding Luffy by his ankles shouted "Luffy you just ate the Gum-Gum Fruit. One of the most sacred treasures of the seas. Eating any one of them takes away your ability to swim forever. But the one you ate also turned your body to rubber."

"What no way!" Luffy yelled. "YOU DUMBASS" Shanks shouted. At that, Harry went up to Shanks and kicked him in the shins. Shanks dropped Luffy in surprise, yelping at the pain of being kicked by a seven-year-old. "SAYS THE GUY WHO LEFT A DANGEROUS FRUIT IN AN OPEN CHEST NEXT TO MY GLUTON OF A BROTHER." Harry pointed out.

It didn't take long for things to settle down after that. Luffy was very disappointed at the idea of never being able to swim but he just decided that he'll never be a pirate that never falls overboard. Harry just facepalms as he figures he'll be the pirate to constantly fish his brother out. Luffy was particularly happy about the stretching part though. Saying that it was something not even Harry could do with his magic. Meaning he had something over his older twin.

The twins were hanging out at Makino's bar again. The bar was empty as Shanks and his crew had sailed off again for the time being. "Those guys have been away for some time now," Makino noted. "Do the two of you miss them?" Luffy just scoffed as he leaned over the counter, gripping the edge of his empty glass between his teeth. "After they didn't do anything to those bandits. No way," he said."And to think they seemed like such cool pirates," Harry agreed. "Talk about a letdown."

"Oh really?" Makino asked with a knowing smile. "I think it was much cooler that they didn't fight back." Harry just sighed. "You don't understand Makino there are times where a man must fight," he told her. Makino simply laughed and Harry and Luffy looked at each other and just sighed.

The door then opened and the three looked up to see who had entered. It was the bandits again. "No pirate here today?" Higuma asked. "Good smells a lot better. We were in the area so we thought we'd stop by." He and his men went to the tables like they owned the place. "What are you waiting for?" Higuma asked as he placed his feet on the table. "We're paying customers. Serve us drinks!" "Oh, yes sir right away," Makino said as she got to work.

As the bandits drank one of them spoke up. "Did you see the looks on those pirates faces the other day?" Another bandit laughed. "Yea they couldn't do a thing. Even after you doused their captain in sake boss." All the bandits started laughing and Higuma said "Pirates like that are all talk. I would have loved to kill him."

"TAKE THAT BACK!" Luffy shouted. Higuma turned to see Luffy standing up in his seat being held back by Makino. Harry stood in the next seat too stunned to say or do anything. The rest of the bandits just looked at Luffy as he kept screaming "DON'T MAKE FUN OF SHANKS AND HIS CREW! HE IS NOT A COWARD!"

Higuma stood up and walk towards them. "What was that kid? You got a death wish or something?" he asked. Harry then jolted back to reality and tried to help Makino restrain his brother. "Luffy stop it. These guys are way bigger than us," he tried to reason. Luffy just ignored him though. "I SAID SHUT UP ABOUT SHANKS!" he continues to shout.

Faster than anyone could blink Higuma took Luffy and started dragging him out of the bar. "You need to learn who you're messing with kid," he said as the other bandits followed. Harry got out of his seat to follow them but was stopped by Makino. "What are you doing?" Harry asked her. "They are going to kill him."

"I know," Makino said. "But we need to go to the mayor about this. He'll know what to do." The two wasted no time. Running all the way over to Woodslap's house and explaining the situation. All three quickly rushed back to the front of the tavern where Higuma was still punching and kicking Luffy.

Luffy didn't back down though. Running at Higuma with a stick and demanding he took back what he said. Higuma just slammed Luffy against a barrel with his foot and drew his sword out, ready to kill Luffy. "Luffy no!" Harry called out only to be held back by Woodslap. "Let the boy go. Please!" he said. Harry struggled in Woodslap's grasp. "Let me go, mayor, I've got to help him," Harry said. Woodslap just gave him to Makino. "Please Harry let me handle this," he demanded.

Woodslap then walked over to the bandits before bowing down to them. "I don't know what Luffy did. And I have no intention of fighting you people. But if its money you want you can have it. Just let the boy go," he asked of them.

Harry was shocked. The village didn't have much and for Woodslap to offer what little they had for his brother's release. He didn't know they cared that much. Higuma simply laughed and said "Nice try old man but you know how the world works. This kid has already done went and pissed me off."

"You stared it you mountain ape," Luffy countered. Higuma's eyes darkened at the insult. "That's it kid your dead meat," he said. Harry, Makino, and Woodslap all called out, begging Higuma to spare Luffy. "I was wondering why no one came to greet us at the docks on a nice day," a new voice spoke up. They turned around and saw Shanks and his crew standing behind them. Practically appearing out of nowhere.

Higuma didn't seem to care. "So you pirates are still here? Wanting to clean up the whole town now?" he asked. Shanks just again ignored the bandit and addressed Luffy. "Hey Luffy I thought your punches were stronger than a pistol," he joked. At this Harry lost his temper. "Shanks now is not the time for jokes!" he shouted. Shanks just chuckled and ruffled Harry's hair. "Don't worry," he whispered to Harry. "We've got this so just relax O.K."

Harry watched as Shanks walked over to the bandits. A calm expression on his face. "Look I don't know why your here. But you better leave unless you want to die," Hugima said. Shanks only kept walking. He finally stopped when another bandit pulled a gun up to Shanks's head. "I'll blow your head off if I have to," the bandit threaten while the others chuckled. "Now that you've drawn your pistol are you willing to use it?" Shanks asked. "What are you blathering about?" the bandit wondered. "I'm saying guns aren't for talk their for action," Shanks explained.

A gunshot then rang through the air. The bandit threating Shanks fell to the ground dead. Lucky Roo stood behind the now dead bandit holding a still smoking pistol. Everyone looked stunned at the pirates' actions. "You dirty cheat!" one of the bandits then shouted. "That wasn't fair."

"Dirty?" Yassop question. "We never claimed to be saints," Ben stated. "We don't play by the rules," Shanks explained. "We're pirates." That only seems to make the bandits madder. "Shut up!" one of them yelled. "This is none of your business.

Shanks calm face suddenly morphed into one of anger. "Listen up bandit. You can poor food on me. Even drinks. Hell if you spit on me, I'll just laugh it all of. But whatever the reason is I won't let you hurt any of my friends," he declared. Harry and Luffy were amazed at his speech. Higuma simply laughed. "Won't forgive us?" he asked. "Lousy pirates. Kill them all men!" he ordered.

The bandits charged out with swords. Ben then walked up. "I'll take care of them, captain. This should be quick," he said. And quick it was. With just a few swings of his rifle, all the bandits were out cold. Ben lit up a cigarette as he pointed his gun at Higuma. "Don't play games with us," he said. "If you want to take us out, you'll need to bring a warship next time.

With all of his men down Higuma started to lose his cool. "Hold up now the brat started it here," he said. "Aren't you a wanted man," Shanks taunted. Feeling desperate Higuma threw down a smoke bomb. Harry wrenched his way out of Makino's grasp and ran to where Luffy should be desperately calling out his name. Suddenly there was a gust of wind around Harry and the smoke quickly cleared.

Everyone looked up and saw Higuma running towards the docks with a screaming Luffy in tow. Shanks turned to his men. "I'll go after them. You guys stay here in case these bozos decide to wake up and cause trouble," he ordered. Everyone shouted "Sir" and Shanks turned back around to see Harry running ahead of them. "Harry wait!" Shanks called as he caught up with the kid. "Harry it's too dangerous. Stay here with Makino."

"I have to make sure Luffy is O.K.," Harry said. "I'll stay out of the way I promise. Please let me come with," he begged. Shanks sighed. The look on Harry's face said he was going to follow regardless. "Alright, but stay close and stay out of sight," Shanks said. Harry nodded and they rushed to the docks.

By the time they got there Higuma had already taken a boat and took Luffy out to sea. Harry clenched his fists in anger. "What are we going to do now?" he asked Shanks. "You are going to stay here while I swim out there and bring your brother back," Shanks answered. He took off his coat and gave his hat to Harry. "Look after this for me alright?" he asked. Harry nodded in surprise and Shanks dove into the sea.

Harry took the straw hat off his head and held it gingerly in his hands. He had never seen Shanks take off the hat before. Shanks explained before that the hat was a gift from his former captain and to entrust it to Harry left the young wizard speechless. A great splash broke Harry out of his thoughts and he saw the local sea king making his way to the boat Higuma was at.

Harry watched helplessly as the sea king swallow the mountain bandit whole before making its way towards Luffy who was tossed off the boat not even a moment ago. Thankfully it looked like the sea king missed as Shanks got to Luffy in time. After a brief moment, the sea king decided to suddenly go away. Harry wondered how that happened but he was more relieved at the fact that his twin seemed to be fine.

At least until he could hear Luffy's crying and something that sounded like "Your arm!" but he wasn't too sure. Ben joined Harry at the docks as Shanks came back with Luffy. The two brothers quickly embraced themselves. "I'm so glad you're alright," Harry said. He then saw how badly Luffy was shaking and saw that Luffy was still crying very hard. "Luffy what's the matter?" Harry asked.

He then heard Ben say "Come on captain we've got to get you to the doctor right away." Harry looked up and nearly passed out in shock. Shanks's entire left arm was missing. "Shanks," Harry called out. Shanks turned to the two as Harry walked up to him. Luffy still clinging to him. Harry stood unblinkingly at Shanks's now missing arm. "How? Why?" Harry trailed off, a loss for words.

Shanks just smiled. "Don't worry about it kid. It could have been way worse," he said. Then he and Ben left. After a brief moment, the children followed them back to the village. Shanks was quickly ushered in the doctor's home for treatment while Makino took Harry and Luffy back to the bar for some milk and cookies to help calm them down.

A few days later with Shanks fully recovered the pirates started to leave the town. Shanks watched his men pack the supplies and readied the ship to set sail from the stairs on the docks with the twins. "So you're leaving for good this time?" Harry asked. Shanks walked down a couple of steps and replied "Yea, it was a nice extended vacation. But we've stayed here long enough. Are you sad to see us go?"

Luffy nodded and said "We've made up our mind though. We're going to try and become pirates without you." Shanks merely stuck out his tongue and said "As if. There's no way the two of you could become pirates." As always the two got easily rilled up and started yelling. "Just you wait! Someday we'll have a crew that's better than yours and we'll find the biggest treasure out there!" Harry smirked at Shanks looking for a response, but to his surprise, Luffy wasn't finished yet as he continued to shout "And then I'll become King of the Pirates. I'LL SHOW YOU!"

Everyone, even Harry, looked stunned at that declaration. Shanks quickly recovered and smiled at Luffy. "So you think you'll be better than us huh?" he asked. With that Shanks took off his hat and placed it on Luffy's head. "In that case, this hat is my gift to you. It's important to me. So you have to promise to return it in good condition. And only after you've become a great pirate."

Luffy was still as a statue and couldn't respond as Shanks then turned to Harry and gave him something. It was a compass. With two white wings on either side of the gold rim. A string was attached so that it could be worn around the neck. "It's very easy to lose your way. Both out at sea and on land," Shanks told him. "That compass is supposedly magical so I never figured out how it works. But I know it will be a big help to you someday."

And with that Shanks and his crew set off from Windmill Villiage for the last time. Everyone waved goodbye at the pirates, wishing them good luck. Luffy watched with tears in his eyes clinging tightly to the straw hat Shanks gave him. Harry was staring intently at the compass as the needle wondered aimlessly about. Subcontencialy the two grasped each other's hands knowing that someday they will see Shanks again.

This is what I get for trying to put a whole segment into one chapter. I didn't really give Harry much to do in this chapter because this is mostly Luffy's defining moments. Also thanks to a little research on the Harry Potter Wiki I found out that while Vulnera Sanentur can heal the wound you need to apply the dittany potion to prevent scaring so Luffy will still have his scar. That compass Harry got isn't a normal compass. You'll see how it properly works in later chapters. Next time Mt. Cubo, Dadan, and Ace. As always reviews are appreciated. Follow if you like this story and I'll see you in the next chapter.