One Piece Fan Fiction ❯ Mahou Mahou no Story ❯ Chapter 2 Part 1 ( Chapter 2 )

[ T - Teen: Not suitable for readers under 13 ]

By: Satosan

Author's notes: Ack! I knew I forgot one Japanese sentence translation at the end of the last chapter. It was “Nan demo nai”. It basically means “There is nothing left for me” or something to that effect. Sorry about that *bows on ground*.

Zenitora's name was taken from Gyakuten Saiban 3 or Phoenix Wright Trails and Tribulations. I've played the japanese GBA version a while ago and saw his name and I thought it will kind of fit with my character a bit. I know that Tora means Tiger, but I'm not quite sure what Zeni means. I'll look around a bit.

Like I mentioned in the previous chapter, this takes place after the Davey Back arc. What I forgot to mention was that I will not be continuing the arcs after that. The reason for that is that I haven't seen after episode 219 yet. I know about them a bit though, but until I see them myself, I will not write them until later.

Now, on to the next chapter! Anonymous reviews have been set to on, since I didn't know how to do it before. So please read and review, but no flames please, since I will use it to light my imaginary fireplace to cook some yummy stew. Oh, and characters may seem OOC, so please tell me with helpful comments how to go about making them more IC.

Rated T for slight angst, some swear words and violence when it happens. Chapter 2 is split into two, since I decided it will be easier to write it that way, since the ideas didn't flow in so much, although it worked out better this way.

Disclaimer: One Piece and all other anime, manga and game references do not belong to me. If they did, I'll be making millions.

“Talking”

`Thinking'

/Mental Communication/

*Sound effects*

--Scene Change--

MAHOU MAHOU NO SUTOORI

(MAGIC MAGIC STORY)

An One Piece Fan Fiction with elements of different anime, manga and games

Chapter 2

New Nakama of the Straw Hat crew!

Mahou Island straight ahead and A Brand new Adventure!

Part 1

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“Blue haired freak…”

I was running from something in a dark forest, panting, gasping for air as I tried to get away. Everything around me was dark, so I couldn't see my assailant. My heart was racing as tree branches scraped off my skin. All I had to do was get away.

“Red eyed monster…”

“NO!” I shouted out panicked. “Leave me alone!” I kept running, when suddenly, I tripped over something, falling face first into the ground. My nose started bleeding. I tried to get up, but a foot implanted in my back, pinning me to the ground. Gasping for air with tears of pain in my eyes, I turned around to see my assailant. Sinister laughter spread through the air as I gasped, my eyes widening with shock as I see a blade rush towards me.

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I woke up with a start, sweat rolling off me. I felt sick to my stomach and my hands were shaking uncontrollably. Getting out of the bed, I slowly make my way to the sink embedded in the wall. Looking in the mirror, I noticed just how pale and frightened I was.

`What a nightmare,' I thought to myself as I began to wash my face as well I can with the bandages on my face. Looking around, I noticed that nobody else was here with me and that it was quite dark too. Chopper must have gone to sleep, sure that I was okay for the night.

`I need some fresh air,' I thought to myself. Looking around for something that can help me to walk easier, I noticed an usable plank by the wall on a barrel. I took it and tested its weight, and it seemed just right for my purposes. I grinned slightly.

`Perfect.' I thought to myself, and before I went out, grabbed the blanket from the bed and wrapped it around me like a cocoon, I slowly began moved to the door, testing my limits as I walk. Opening it slightly and looking out, I didn't notice anybody on the deck. The outside were cool as a gentle wind blow through the air and I quickly pulled the blanket tighter around me, isolating whatever heat I had. Moving around the deck, I then moved and sat at the mast. Making myself more comfortable, I looked upwards at the stars, twinkling without a care in the sky.

`Hoshi no honto ni kirei desu ka,' I thought to myself as I looked onwards. `It's so clear here. I wouldn't be able to see them like this in Japan.' As I watched the stars, I began to hum a soft, nostalgic melody to myself as the wind rustles through my hair which just seemed appropriate at the time. It really helped to calm me down.

“You shouldn't be up,” a soft voice came from behind me. I jumped slightly, my humming stopping abruptly, and turned to face the voice. Noticing who it was, I relaxed slightly, though my heart was still thumping.

“Ah, Robin-san desu ka,” I sighed to myself, my heart returning to me. “You startled me.” I smiled slightly. I noticed Robin had a book in her hands. It was difficult to make out the name of the book though since it was dark out.

Robin smiled back. “Sorry about that, but you should still be in bed, Another-san,” she replied softly as she walked towards where I was sitting. With a flick of her powers, her favorite deck chair was carried to be near the mast and she sat down in it.

“I couldn't sleep,” I mumbled softly as I hear her rustle through her book, finally stopping to find her place. “Thought I needed some air to help me think.” Not hearing anything from her after a while, we stayed silent as I hear the flipping of pages. I idly look at the starry sky and then went back to humming the melody from before.

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Robin sat with her book reading, attentively listening to Satoshi's melody as he hummed.

`Isn't that the melody that we heard that day?' she thought as she turned another page. Thinking about the strange events that took place that day, she mused. `I wonder why Another-san appeared on our ship,' she thought, turning a page. `Whatever that bright light and that strange melody were, it is somehow tied in with him.'

The humming faded away softly and Robin looked up from her book. The light snores came from in front of her made her smile. She stood up from her seat and checked on Satoshi, who just got lost in sleep, gripping the blanket around him tightly as he snored.

`He must have been more tired than he thought,' she thought, looking at his peaceful face. Calling out some hands, she picks Satoshi up gently, taking care not to wake him up from his slumber. Setting down her book on her table, she went to the infirmary, making sure not that Satoshi doesn't wake up.

Placing Satoshi on the bed and covering him with the blanket, she went out, before closing the door and returning to watch and her thoughts.

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The next morning, I woke up to a loud sound. Definitely one that I wasn't familiar to hearing in the morning.

“MEEEAATTTT!!!!”

I grumbled, feeling only semi-awake. I'm not much of a morning person, so it irritates me when something wakes me up, such as loud noises or people screaming. Parsing the shout through my mind after a while, I suddenly felt more awake than ever before and my eyes widened. Bolting out of the bed, or I tried to, since I forgot that I was jumbled in the blanket.

*SLAM!* “Iteee…” I moaned Falling face first in the ground were definitely not a fun way to wake up. Chopper chose that moment to enter.

“AH, SATOSHI-SAN!” He screamed in his squeaky voice as he rushed over, making my poor ears wince. “DAIJOUBU KA?!” He fretted, looking much like a headless chicken at the moment. He certainly has a healthy set of lungs on him. I pull my face painfully from the ground, my brain a bit rattled. But I did notice that I was feeling much better than before.

“Dai-daijoubu desu, Chopper,” I mumbled embarrassed. “I just slipped, that's all.” Pulling myself from the ground, I dusted myself off. Chopper gave me a quick checkup.

“You've healed enough, so the bandages can go off,” and he started to remove the bandages carefully and with precision. “The wounds shouldn't leave any permanent scars, but I'll have to check later again just to make sure.”

Time passed as Chopper went about removing the bandages and he finally is done after putting a bandage on my nose. Dressing quickly and grabbing my glasses from the dresser and sliding them on, I then followed Chopper to outside. Blinking at the sunlight shining in my eyes, I see it looks like a great day. A flying Luffy flew past, impacting into the mast with a loud thunk. I winced sympathetically.

“Don't worry,” A voice came from behind me and I noticed it is only Usopp. “This happens EVERY morning. We just need to go fast for breakfast when Sanji calls us; otherwise it'll be too late for us.”

“Really?” I asked, though I already know about Luffys eating habits, although, it will be interesting to see it in action.

“Aaah! Satoshi!” Luffy jumped up from behind me, nearly resulting in a heart attack. Grabbing my arm he excitedly exclaimed “Let's play a game, Satoshi!” and he pulled me with him as fast as he could move. Chopper and Usopp followed, Chopper being worried as he was that Luffy might injure me again in his excitement.

“Sl-slow do-down, Lu-Luffy-san!” I try to get out, but Luffy just ran ahead, dragging me all the way to the mast. He went a bit too fast though, and when he let go…

*THUNK* Face first into the mast I went. Today wasn't my lucky day it seemed.

“Iteee…” I groaned to myself as I slid down until I've hit the ground. Definitely seeing stars there. After a while, the dizziness passed and I looked up angrily at Luffy. Chopper started fussing again and Usopp just sighed. Luffy had his trademark grin on his face again.

“Gomen,” was all he said, and I grumbled slightly, but I decided to let it go. I guess his optimism rubs off quite easily. Rubbing my sore nose, I faced the three of them.

“So, what are we playing?” I asked the trio in front of me. They looked at each other quickly and huddled in a corner, whispering quickly to each other. I couldn't hear a thing they whispered, although I was near to them. They stood up quickly and nearly knocked me over, if I didn't move away fast enough.

“We'll play…” Usopp began. “TAG!” Luffy and Chopper cheered on as I looked on a bit skeptic. But no matter, suddenly I felt a slap on my arm, and I see them running away as fast as possible. I sighed, but began my hunt anyway.

`This is going to be difficult,' was my thoughts at that time. After an intensive game of tag, where I at least got Chopper and Usopp at least once, since Luffy is far too hard to catch, Usopp decided to tell one of his stories (although they're more lies, but they really are entertaining) to us.

“And then me, the Great Captain Usopp, dived in to save the mermaid from the ferocious Sea-king!” he dramatically exclaimed. “I kept shooting special underwater bullets towards him, and POW! He took damage after damage, ready to fall any moment!”

“WAAA, SUGEE!” Luffy and Chopper shouted excitedly, while I listened on interested. Usopp was a really good storyteller. He really got you into the story without realizing it.

“And then, the mermaid revealed that she was a princess from an underwater kingdom!” Usopp went on. “And she asked me if I could become her prince. `But I had to decline,' I said to her.” He paused dramatically. “I wanted to be a brave man of the sea. She understood, and parted with me and she also gave me gifts to help through my journey.”

Luffy and Chopper ooh'ed and aah'ed and Usopp looked on boastfully. Well, even if it's a made up lie, it really is a good story. I smiled a bit.

“Food's ready!” Sanji's voice shouted out.

“FOOOOOOOOOOD!!” Luffy shouted, then bolted as fast as possible to the galley. The rest of us just sighed. Robin and Nami walked by past us, morning greetings exchanged. Suddenly Luffy was flying past us again, and Sanji shouting out angrily at him, telling him to wait his turn before turning to the ladies and serving them.

“He'll never learn, does he?” I just had to ask, sweatdrop behind my head.

“Never,” Usopp just said.

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Breakfast was a normal affair, well at least as normal as it gets on the Going Merry. It did take a while to lift my mouth from the floor as I saw Luffy ate. It's quite a spectacle to see Luffy eat enough for twenty people. Man, seeing everything up close really is strange. Sitting besides Chopper, I slowly ate breakfast as I try to defend whatever I had on my plate

“So, Satoshi-san,” Nami started, making me pausing in mid bite. “I wonder if you could tell us a little more about yourself?”

“Yeah!” Luffy shouted, grinning widely. “Tell us about yourself!” The rest of the crew looked on from where they were sitting, eagerness showing up on their faces.

Swallowing quickly, I blinked. “What do you want to know?” I asked. I don't like to blab out anything that could end up hurting me in the process.

“Like where you are from, Another-san,” Robin asked, a small smile on her face. I thought carefully. Must I tell them the whole truth, or must I tell them a half truth. I know I did tell them Japan yesterday, but this is going to be more difficult than I thought.

“Well,” I began. “It's kinda difficult to explain,” Clearing my throat, I started to explain. “All I really can think of is that I came from another world.”

“Another world?” Chopper asked, curiosity on his face. “What's that?”

“It's basically means that I'm not part of this world, where you guys are right now,” I started to explain. “For example, we only have two oceans in my world and a lot more land. That's the best explanation I can give.”

“What about pirates?” Sanji asked. I shook my head.

“We don't have pirates in my world, since a long time ago in our past.”

“NO PIRATES?!” Luffy shouted. Zoro bonked him over the head, silencing him. Luffy pouted.

“Interesting,” Nami said thoughtfully, tapping her chin. “So this Japan is not even on our world here? But the question remains, how did you get here in the first place?”

Robin spoke up. “Yes, it's still a mystery considering what happened when you arrived here. We know that our world is unpredictable, but I don't think that people coming from another world is commonplace.”

`It's strange too.' I thought to myself. `What's the reason of being here in the first place?'

“I'm curious as to what happened on the day you arrived and why were you so injured.” Zoro asked. “Something happened to you on that day didn't it?”

Painful memories sifted through me, as I remembered what happened that day. I don't want to tell them yet. I don't feel ready yet to divulge what happened earlier that day. I don't like to lie much, but I feel I need to now.

“My memories of that day are fuzzy,” I lied. “I just remember a melody, and a bright light.”

“Must be the same melody that we have heard when you showed up,” Usopp commented, musing.

“Come on!” Luffy shouted, getting everybody's attention. “Enough talk, let's eat!”

Everybody went back to eating, or wanted to, because then they noticed that they didn't have any food on their plates. They looked directly at Luffy, who was innocently eating some meat. A LOT of meat was piled up on his plate.

“OI! LUFFY!” They shouted out angrily, well except Robin of course, and proceeded to pummel him. I just sweatdropped at the scene before me and sighed. Then, when I looked down at my plate, I noticed something that seemed a bit out of place on the table.

My plate still had some food on it.

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After breakfast was done and Luffy beaten to a pulp in one corner, the crew decided to ask some more questions about various things of my world. Except for Zoro, who decided to take a nap outside and Sanji, who had to go and clean the kitchen.

“And that's some of our transport in my world work,” I explained, well tried to. I'm not well known for my explanations, so I had to draw some pictures quickly. At least I had confidence in my art skills, one of the things I excelled at in school.

Everybody is listening attentively. Chopper, Luffy and Usopp with wide, amazed eyes and Nami and Robin with interested looks on their faces. Finding about different aspects of my world seemed to interest them quite a bit.

“SUGEE!” Luffy shouted out. “Flying machines! I wanna fly in one!”

“Isn't it scary, Satoshi?” Chopper whined.

I mused a bit. “It may be a bit scary, Chopper,” and I smiled, “but you'll definitely like it. You'll be soaring through the clouds like an eagle.”

“We've been in the sky also, don't you remember Chopper?” Luffy said. “We went to Skypiea!”

“Oh, yeah! That was an interesting adventure! But that Enel guy was so scary!” Chopper started, and looked frightened the next.

Nami left during this exchange to check on her maps and see if the ship is on the right track, while Robin went outside to catch some fresh air and read her book.

“Skypiea? Enel?” I asked, trying to look perplexed. The guys turned to me and started to tell some of their adventures they had in the past (somewhat exaggerated by Usopp, since he likes to make himself out to be a great hero). Buggy the Clown, Kuro, Don Krieg, Arlong, Wapol, Crocodile, Enel and recently Foxy. Various adventures that the Straw Hats had, and they emerged victorious through every single one of them.

“Wow, you guys really went through a lot,” I grinned slightly. “Makes my life seem extremely dull in comparison.”

“Well, you're on our crew too now, Satoshi, so we'll be nakama!” Luffy said with a grin on his face.

I felt shocked and touched at the same time. “Na-nakama? Me?” Luffy nodded.

“Yeah!” Chopper and Usopp shouted, grinning wide.

“But why? I'm not as strong as most of you,” I started. “I'm useless in a battle situation, or any for that matter. What skills do I have to help you guys?” I was starting to get depressed. Sure I could travel with them, but what can I do? I felt more like a hindrance than any help at all. Suddenly a hand clamped down on my shoulder and I looked up, seeing the faces of Luffy, Chopper and Usopp grinning widely.

“It doesn't matter! You are our nakama!” Luffy stated, the sincerity in his eyes overwhelming as he said it.

“Nakama till the end!” Usopp and Chopper said. Then they shoved out their hands,piling it up in the middle. I smiled and placed my hand at top. I haven't felt this way in a long time.

`Nakama.'

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The day passed fast after that. Me, Luffy, Chopper and Usopp talked about random things and played various games. It felt great letting loose like this, since it was never quite as possible as it was here. Currently it was lunch time and Sanji served delicious food as usual. I was munching on a sandwich when Nami decided to get everybody's' attention.

“Okay, guys,” Nami said out loud. “We'll be arriving at an island soon.”

“Yay! Island!” Luffy cheered. Smiling at his optimism, I listened attentively to what Nami had to say.

“Navigator-san, what is the name of this island?” Robin asked curiously. Nami pulled out a map and placed it in the middle of the table, quickly cleared by Sanji. She points out a island in the middle of the map. Everybody looked at the map. It seemed to be an old map from what I can see, since most of the lettering on it looked faded.

“It's called Mahou Island from what I can make out,” she explained. “It's quite old and it's hard to make out properly.”

“So are you sure we're on course for this island?” Zoro asked, looking skeptical.

Sanji looked on angrily. “Are you doubting Nami-swan, Marimo!?”

Zoro looked on. “So what if I am, Dartboard brow?!”

“Shitty Swordsman!”

“Ero-cook!”

The two of them started fighting again. Nami sighed angrily and smacked them over the head, Zoro and Sanji dropping to the floor with bumps on their heads. Everyone else ignored this scene, but I sweatdropped.

“Stop fighting! Sheesh.” Muttered Nami irritated, and went back to the map. “So far the weather seems like it will allow us to travel straight towards Mahou Island. So we will arrive at the island before dinner.”

“A new island to explore, a new island to explore!” Luffy, Chopper and Usopp chanted, doing a little dance. Somehow I got dragged into it. Flushing red with embarrassment, I returned to my seat to finish the rest of my lunch before Luffy stole it.

“Thank you for the food,” I excused myself from the table. As I take my plate to the sink, I let out a big yawn.

`Guess I need a nap,' I thought. `Playing with Luffy and the rest were really tiring.' Telling the crew I was going to take a nap, I went to the infirmary and dropped in the bed after I placed my glasses on the dresser.

`Hard to believe that this feels so real,' I thought to myself. `Nakama ka? I really hope it lasts this time, unlike the last time.'

I closed my eyes and fell asleep pretty fast after that, curling up under the blankets.

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Meanwhile, in a council room somewhere else, a group of individuals gathered. Cloaked in red cloaks covering their entire bodies, with gold trimmings in a phoenix shape on the breast area, they sat round a table. Currently a discussion was fraught on.

“It is a sign of what is to come. We have to prepare for the worst!” One shouted out, several agreements heard over the noise.

“I'm quite sure nothing is going to happen!” One countered, various people agreeing.

A slam in a table nearly clattered everything on the table. “Silence!” the Head Councilor shouted irritated. Everybody silenced after that. “We should be preparing, not arguing like petty children!” He stated angrily. ”We do not want this to slip by without doing a thing, just like last time this happened!”

Silence prevailed and you could've heard a pin drop at that time, until someone spoke up from the shadows.

“Ara, what's going on here?” A cloaked figure walked out of the shadows. The figure wore a midnight black cloak with silver trimmings shaped in a chaotic pattern. You could see his eyes glowing a pale red from the hood. “The Council wants to try and stop what was foreseen for so long?” Laughter tinkled through the air, sounding bitter and resentful. “What are you going to do?” The voice turned cold. “It will happen whether you want it to or not.”

“YOU!” One shouted out pushing his chair back, pulling a curved knife out from one of his long sleeves. Rushing forward, poised to strike at the cloaked figure, he let out a battle cry. The cloaked figure smirked from under his cowl and lifted a hand towards the assailant.

“NO! YAMETE!” The one closest to him shouted fearfully. From out of the strangers hand, a energy gathered, dark and grievious. The strangers' grin grew wider, yet more sinister and he shot out towards the assailant.

“GAAAAAAH!!” He screamed out, pain shooting through his entire body as the energy shot through him, and then, he fell to the ground, his eyes lifeless as his body started to crumble away.

“You shouldn't throw your life away so fast,” the stranger smirked more. “I was only here to observe, not to attack.” He tsk'ed.

“What do you want, Mazoku?” the head of the Council spoke out, fear in his heart. If one of the higher level Mazoku were here, then something was definitely up.

The Mazoku laughed. “You should know, especially with the Tree so close to bloom another fruit in who knows how many years.”

“You don't mean…” the Heads' eyes widened.

“Yes,” The Mazoku's eyes gleamed a bright blood red. “It has finally started again.”

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Chapter 2 Part 1 End

Translations for Japanese phrases/words

`Hoshi no honto ni kirei desu ka' - `The stars really is beautiful'

“Ah, Robin-san desu ka” - “Oh, it's only you, Robin-san.”

“Gomen” - “Sorry”

“WAAA, SUGEE!” - “Wow, amazing!”

“YAMETE!” - “Stop!”

Mazoku - The demon race from the anime Slayers. Here, well, basically the same. History would be more explained later.

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