Drum Island part 2
???: Hello! Sure is chilly today.
*Luffy and Usopp sneeze from the cold weather.*
Luffy: Yeah, it is chilly today.
Usopp: Definitely! It’s very chilly. In fact, I would even say it’s freezing.
???: Really?
*The three of them are dumbfounded by the stranger’s response.*
???: Increase buoyancy!
Pirate: Right!
*Suddenly, a large metal sphere with a ship mast begins rising out of the water, rocking the ship back.*
Luffy: What is that thing?! A watermelon?!
*Sanji, Morbius and Vivi feel the ship rocking from inside.*
Morbius: Oh, jeez!
Vivi: Why are we shaking?!
Sanji: Hold the rudder steady! If anything happens to Nami, I’ll hold every one of you responsible!
Zoro: What the hell is that? Is that a ship?
*The dome lowers itself to reveal it is indeed a ship. The front mast flips into place and a Jolly Roger is raised on the ship’s mast.*
Usopp: Oh, crap! It’s a pirate ship!
Luffy: It’s huge!
Zoro: Great, just when we needed to hurry.
???: Mahahahahaha! What’s the matter?! Don’t tell me our underwater raid ship, the Tin Tyrant, surprised you?! Mahahahahaha!
*Morbius and Sanji hear someone laughing outside.*
Morbius: Who the hell is that?
Sanji: Vivi! You’re in charge! Morbius, come on!
Vivi: Alright!
Morbius: Coming!
*They both run up to the upper deck while Vivi stays with Nami.*
*They run up to the deck.*
Sanji: What’s going-
Morbius: Uh oh.
*Sanji lights a cigarette.*
Sanji: What’s going on?
Luffy: Well, we’re under attack. And it’s still snowing.
*Everyone is surrounded by pirates aiming guns at them.*
Sanji: Well, yeah. The guns pointing at my face kinda gave that one away. What next?
Morbius: Guessing their leader is that guy over there?
*Morbius points to a large man eating a chunk of meat on a knife.*
???: You all consider yourself a band of pirates? That’s amusing. I only count five of ya.
Morbius: Well, there’s-
*He then takes a bite of the knife’s blade. Surprising both Luffy and Morbius.*
???: Sort of strange that your group would have so few members.
*He then eats the whole handle.*
Luffy: Ok, that’s just weird. What kind of guy likes to eat knives?
Morbius: And how does it not hurt?
Usopp: Ugh! My gums are bleeding just watching!
???: Alright, I’ll keep this simple. See, my men here and I wish to travel to Drum Kingdom. You wouldn’t happen to have an Eternal Pose or a Log Pose, would ya?
Sanji: Nope, can’t help. Sorry, but I’ve never even heard of this Drum Kingdom.
Luffy: Well, now that we have all that settled, would you guys leave already? We’re in a hurry and we don’t have time to deal with all this.
???: You’ll never enjoy life if you’re always in a rush. But if you have neither pose, what can be done? I suppose I’ll have to settle for your treasure and this ship.
Luffy: Huh?!
Morbius: Treasure I can understand, but why would you want our ship?
???: First thing’s first. I’m feeling a bit hungry!
*The Captain takes a large bite out of the ship, somehow able to devour it like it’s food.*
Usopp: He’s a ship eating monster!
Morbius: He’s like a giant termite!
Luffy: Hey, our ship isn’t your lunch!
Pirate 1: Be quiet! Wapol doesn't like to be disturbed while he’s eating!
Luffy: Shut up!
*Luffy punches the two pirates holding him at gunpoint.*
Pirate 2: Damn pirate! We’re under attack! Shoot him!
*The pirates shoot at Luffy, but he fights back. Morbid joins the fray.*
Morbius: You assholes attacked us first!
Zoro: Now things are finally starting to get interesting.
Sanji: Perfect! This is more like it!
*Zoro and Sanji join the fight while Usopp tries to avoid getting shot.*
Usopp: Stop it! Can’t we discuss this?!
*On board the Tin Tyrant, the rest of the crew watches the fight onboard the Merry.*
Chess: They took it upon themselves to start this.
Kuromario: What fools. They got a death wish?
*Vivi hears gunshots from above.*
Vivi: Gunfire! Karoo, stay here and watch Nami! I’ll be right back!
Karoo: Quack!
*Vivi runs to the upper deck.*
*A pirate attempts to shoot Sanji, but he moves out of the way.*
Sanji: You shouldn’t take on anything you can’t handle! Reception!
*Sanji lifts one of his legs up high and hooks his foot around the pirate’s neck, then uses that leg to smash his face into the ground. He then proceeds to kick several more pirates. Zoro runs down the mast and slashes several pirates with his swords.*
Zoro: All bark, no bite!
*Some pirates try to shoot Morbius, but he outruns their bullets.*
Morbius: Missed me!
*He then uses his claws to slash them.*
Pirate 3: Hey, um, Wapol! We need help!
*The pirate captain known as Wapol continues eating the ship.*
Luffy: You still eating?!
Wapol: This ship doesn’t taste half bad.
Luffy: Hey, you!
*Luffy runs at Wapol.*
Pirate 4: You fool! You’re no match for Wapol!
Pirate 5: Now you’ll be eaten by the power of the munch munch fruit!
Usopp: Luffy, no!
*Luffy stretches his arms back but Wapol bites down on him. Vivi comes outside and sees the chaos erupting.*
Vivi: What’s this?
Sanji: Oh, hey there, Vivi. Everything ok with Nami?
Wapol: I’d prefer someone less chewy.
Luffy: I said… leave!
*While inside his mouth, Luffy recoils his arms and performs a double palm strike on Wapol, making him spit Luffy out as he’s launched far away.*
Chess: Wapol?
Morbius: He's blasting off away…
Chess: This is bad! He sent Wapol flying out into the ocean!
Kuromario: Bad?! This is worse! It’s a disaster! Wapol’s gonna drown! He can’t swim!
Chess: Recall the troops! There’s no time to waste! We have to rescue him before he sinks to the bottom! Go, go, go!
*All the pirates climb aboard back onto their ship.*
Chess: This is far from over! You’ll pay! I promise you’ll pay!
Kuromario: You’re dead! You beat!
Chess: You better hope Wapol doesn’t die!
Kuromario: Or it’s your blood we’ll spill! Remember that! We’ll get you for this!
*The ship sails away at full speed to save their captain.*
Usopp: Wow, crazy. Those guys are really upset: what were they calling that old garbage can, “Wapol”?
Sanji: Who cares about what his name was. Don’t worry about it. The guy’s obviously a moron. Best just to forget about him.
Morbius: I just hope we never see him again.
Vivi: I know him.. But from where…?
*Elsewhere, Smoker of the marines’ ship sails the ocean, chasing down the Straw Hats after their encounter in Lougetown.*
Marine: Captain Smoker! I’ve just intercepted a very intriguing signal!
Smoker: What is it?
*Inside, Tashigi examines a new sword she acquired.*
Tashigi: Such an incredible, full temper! The legendary Kashu!
Smoker: Tashigi! Tashigi!
Tashigi: Only out here in the Open Sea could I find such a prized sword as this so quickly!
Smoker: Tashigi! Come here! Are you deaf?!
*Tashigi quickly realizes that Smoker is calling for her and goes outside.*
Tashigi: Yes, sir! Coming, Captain!
*But as she runs down to the deck, she trips on the stairs and is nearly impaled by the sword when she drops it.*
Smoker: Stop clowning around and get over here! I need you to listen to this!
Tashigi: Oh, neat! A transmission intercepting device!
Smoker: Listen closely. We picked this conversation minutes ago.
Marine: I’ve got it all queued up. Ready, Sergeant Major?
Tashigi: Uh… Yes… Play it back please.
*They place the message they intercepted.*
Crocodile: It’s Mr. 0, now quit fooling around, you Jackass. Have you eliminated Princess Vivi and the Straw Hats as you were ordered?
Tashigi: Straw Hats? Straw Hat Pirates!
Sanji: Oh, yeah. The mission was successful.
Crocodile: I expect you here around New Years. From this point on, all my orders will be sent via letter following the usual protocol. That will be all, Mr. 3.
Marine: And the rest of the message is indecipherable static.
Smoker: It’s a faint signal. But there are key names and phrases laced in their conversation that clearly stood out. Princess Vivi… Straw Hats… Orders via letter… New Years… And Mr. 0.
Tashigi: Mr. 0? Could that be a code name for somebody? In fact, it’s quite possible he could be connected to that suspicious swordsman we caught earlier in Runess. What’d he say his name was? Mr. 11?
Smoker: Possibly. Part of a criminal organization that uses numbers for codenames and sends orders via letter. Sound about right?
*They turn their attention to the man calling himself “Mr. 11”, who’s tied to the mast of the ship.*
Mr. 11: Ha! Mr. 0? Organization? I have no idea what you’re going on about.
Smoker: Then how do you explain the letter of detailed orders we found in your pocket?
Mr. 11: *Damn letter! I thought I burned it!* Wait, that’s not mine!
Smoker: That’s funny. Because we didn’t actually find anything in your pocket.
Mr. 11: Ah!
Smoker: Alright, then. Princess Vivi… If I remember correctly, she’s from Alabasta and reports say she’s currently missing.
Tashigi: Excuse me for interrupting, but isn’t the Alabasta Kingdom in the middle of a coup? I wonder if this mysterious criminal organization and the Straw Hat Pirates could somehow be involved in the uprising?
Smoker: Who knows. All I know for certain is that this is the only clue we have to the Straw Hat’s whereabouts.
Tashigi: This means… we’re going?
Smoker: Yes. I want you to contact Headquarters and get an Eternal Pose.
Marine: Yes, sir!
Smoker: Whatever this organization is planning, it will be around the start of the new year. For now, we keep following Straw Hat’s trail. If we can’t find them, then it’s time we pay a visit to Alabasta, the kingdom of sand.
*Later that night, Luffy, Morbius, Sanji and Vivi gather around Nami, pondering about what to do about her health.*
Luffy: Maybe… Are you sure she isn’t just hungry? If that’s really the reason Nami’s like this, then maybe we should try feeding her lots of meat!
Sanji: Shut up…
Morbius: That’s not gonna help her, Luffy.
Luffy: Come on, Nami! Look, check this out! You’re gonna love it!
*Luffy stretches his face and tries making silly faces, but Nami is still sick.*
Luffy: No change at all.
Morbius: Acting like a clown isn’t going to help her either.
Luffy: I know. Douse her in water. That’ll fix her.
Morbius, Sanji and Vivi: You idiot!
*They all hit Luffy, knocking him back.*
Sanji: This isn’t good. The sun’s about to set and she’s still the same.
Vivi: Yeah, right. Maybe it would be best if we drop anchor somewhere. We can’t navigate at night anyway without the help of Nami’s instructions.
Sanji: That’s true.
Morbius: Man, we’re so helpless without her… Nami…
*He checks her temperature again and looks even more worried. Nami briefly opens her eyes. She sees Morbius is close to her… too close… and she starts feeling warmer at the sight of him taking care of her.*
Morbius: Woah… Nami, you've gotten hotter.
Nami: … uh…
*She blushes. Though it's hard to tell*
Morbius: Nami your temperature is rising.
*he gets closer to check her temperature making Nami blush even more*
Morbius: Dear goodness!
Vivi: She's getting warmer!
Morbius: Yeah there's a spike in temperature.
*He doesn't realize she's blushing a little harder as he gets incredibly close.*
Morbius: Okay that's really hot, her temperature is rising! Maybe I should-
*Nami kicks Morbius in the stomach so he'll get off her.*
Morbius: AH! … ow..
*He collapses on the ground. Nami saves herself from embarrassment but can't help but feel… a little guilty. Weird she’s never felt guilty for punishing crew mates… but… did Morbius deserve punishment for taking care of her?*
*That night, the ship is anchored and everyone is asleep. But Nami wakes up and sees everyone but Sanji is sleeping with her.*
Usopp: You want my autograph because I’m so famous…?!
*Nami smiles, knowing that they all care about her.*
*Sanji sits in the crow’s nest, shivering from the cold weather.*
Sanji: Sure is a cold one… Almost a full moon.
*Nami then falls asleep.*
*In the morning, Sanji wakes up to the sound of a hammer.*
Sanji: Crap, I fell asleep!
*He looks below and sees Usopp repairing the damage from their encounter with Wapol.*
Sanji: You’re up early.
Usopp: Can’t just sit around doing nothing. We gotta find a way out of this jam as quick as possible!
Sanji: You’re right. It’s a good point.
*Luffy sits beside Nami, making more silly faces.*
Luffy: Come on, Nami! Would ya look?! This is weird. Why won’t you wake up and smile? Come on, just one tiny smile.
*Zoro enters.*
Zoro: What’s going on, Luffy?
*Luffy turns around, scaring Zoro with his silly face.*
Zoro: Quit it, you’re freaking me out!
*Morbius helps Usopp repair the damage to the Going Merry as it continues sailing.*
Morbius: Good thing I took that wood shape class for one semester in high school.
Usopp: Amateur but fair, what it was like.
Morbius: I barely passed with a B. Then again there was this annoying kid…
Sanji: Say, guys. Does this area seem unusually calm and cold?
Usopp: Yeah, now that you mention it, it sure does. To be honest, it’s freaking me out. The sea just keeps getting stranger.
Vivi: That’s not necessarily true. Maybe, there’s an island nearby. Hey, Sanji! Will you check the horizon for any sign of land?
Sanji: Sure thing.
Morbius: You really think we could be getting close to an island?
Vivi: There’s a winter island somewhere nearby, I think.
Sanji: Winter island?
*Usopp accidently hits his thumb with the hammer.*
Morbius: What exactly is that?
Vivi: Scattered across the sea, there are four basic types of islands, made distinct by their varying climates. You’ve got summer islands, spring islands, autumn islands, and of course, winter islands. Each one has its own four independent seasons. When traveling the sea, there are at least 16 different types of weather patterns you must be prepared to endure. Ranging from summer island summer all the way to winter island winter, and everything in between. There can always be exceptions to this, and you could even encounter unknown climates at any given moment.
Usopp: I think I get it. The ocean has all these different islands, one after the other, and that’s the reason why the seas between them have such crazy, unstable weather patterns.
Vivi: Correct. And the closer you get to an island, the calmer the sea is around you. Which is why I asked Sanji to start looking for land.
Morbius: Wow, you’re not too shabby at being a navigator, Vivi.
Vivi: Why, thank you.
*Sanji looks through a pair of binoculars.*
Sanji: That’s it… I see it!
Karoo: Quack?
*He spots a winter island straight ahead.*
Sanji: Island dead ahead!
Luffy: Are you serious?! Oh! An island! We found an island! Hey, Nami! Did you hear that?! This means we can get you to a real doctor! He’ll fix you up! Wake up! Wake up! Wake up! Wake up! Wake up! Wake up!
Zoro: Just go look. I’ve got her covered.
*Luffy sits on the bow of the ship as they approach the island.*
Luffy: Aaaahhh! There it is! Nami’s saved! All white? It’s snow! A snow island…
Sanji: Whoa, Luffy, wait. Just so there’s no misunderstanding between us, we’re stopping to find Nami a doctor. We’re not here to have an adventure. Are we clear…?
Luffy: I love snow. It’s so white!
Sanji: It’s no use. He’s gone.
Morbius: On the bright side, this means we can get Nami properly diagnosed and medical treatment.
Usopp: Hold on! You sure this is a good idea?! There could be snow monsters! Besides, we don’t even know if there’s people there or not! Oh no, I’m having a relapse of my don’t go to the island disease!
Luffy: Oh snow! It’s so white and beautiful!
Sanji: Guess I’ll get ready for the inevitable.
Morbius: No turning back now.
*The Going Merry sails into a river that flows into the island. The land itself is covered in snow. With flat mountain peaks in the center of the island. Everyone but Luffy is dressed for cold weather.*
Luffy: I’m so happy! Look at the snow!
Sanji: Look at the mountains. They’re unlike anything I’ve ever seen.
Morbius: Those do seem like odd shapes for mountains.
Usopp: Say, Luffy? Aren’t you cold, dressed like that?
Vivi: It’s ten degrees below freezing out here! That’s when bears get ready to hibernate!
Luffy: Oh, boy…
*He then begins to feel cold.*
Luffy: Cold!
Morbius, Usopp and Sanji: You just figured that out?!
*They then reach the end of the river, where they see melted snow flowing into it.*
Vivi: It’s a stream of melted snow. This may provide a good spot to disembark.
Zoro: Ok, guys. Doctor search, who wants in? Guess we gotta find people here first.
*Luffy has now put on appropriate clothing for the weather.*
Luffy: I’m in!
Sanji: Me too!
Morbius: I’ll go!
Usopp: Fine! Go have fun!
*But they’re surrounded by a bunch of people holding weapons.*
???: That’s far enough, pirates!
Luffy: People! Well, that was easy.
Usopp: Yeah, nice. But they don’t seem too friendly.
*One of them steps in front of the crowd to address the crew.*
???: I’ll only say this once. Your kind of not welcome here. Leave immediately!
Morbius: Our kind?
Luffy: We only came here to find a doctor!
Vivi: We have someone who’s sick!
Villager 1: You’ll have to do better than that! We won’t fall for that old trick!
Villager 2: This is our island! We won’t let any filthy pirates land here!
Villager 3: Raise anchor and leave now! Or we’ll blow you and your ship out of the water!
Sanji: That’s great. We barely said hello and they already hate us.
Villager 4: Get out of here!
*One of them shoots at Sanji, but misses.*
Usopp: Look out!
Morbius: Now they’re shooting at us!
Sanji: That was a big mistake!
Vivi: Sanji, stop!
Sanji: Jerk!
*The gunman fires, but the bullet ends up hitting Vivi, making her collapse.*
Luffy and Morbius: Vivi!