Chapter 2: On Course for Adventure! What's So Special about Hima Anyways?
Out on the deck, Damion, Luffy, Robin, Chopper, Zoro, and Nami were all sitting down on the grass. Damion was telling the group about the different things they should know about Hima Island.
"Well, Hima is surrounded by a thick fog and several whirlpools." Damion stated.
"That sounds dangerous!" Chopper said with fear in his voice.
"I guess that island must really want to be protected from outsiders like us huh?" Nami asked. She placed her hand on her chin and closed her eyes and in thought.
"It doesn't matter. The more dangerous it is, the greater the adventure!" Luffy laughed, "It’s so awesome just thinking about it. I wonder what’s in store for us on the island."
"Anyways," Damion continued, "If and when we make it past all of that, we still have to set foot on the island. For that all of us have to wear green. Not solid, but at least have a quarter of our clothes with green on them."
"Well that’s just stupid. What is the green for anyways?" Zoro asked in his usual bad attitude.
"Well Hima Island is supposedly in tune with nature, and the green is suppose to show the harmony of nature. Am I correct?" Robin asked in an informative way.
"That is correct Robin. Good job on figuring that out so fast Robin." Congradualated Damion, "Since you won't be able to leave the island while the whirlpools spin in a clockwise matter..."
"Wait, what?" Nami asked in shocked, "Why does the way the whirlpools spin affect the way we come and go?"
"Well..." He started, "I am not too sure of that myself; that how it’s been since the beginning of the island. Not even the ancestors could explain it. Then again I can't really read the ancient text in the ruins, so the answer might be in there."
"That is really weird." Nami said, as she sighed, "Oh well, so weather patterns can't be helped, it’s understandable."
"You mentioned something about ruins a minute ago..." Robin stated.
"Yeah the Karma Ruins. What about them?"
"Back on Ohara Island, before the buster call, I studied ancient texts and histories of different cultures all over the world; I think I might be able to read them for you if you don't mind." She offered.
"Wow really?" He asked with excitement.
"Wow Robin," Chopper cheered, "You really do know everything."
"Thank you," She smiled.
"Well I still got a question. How did you end up in the ocean anyways?" Zoro asked.
"To make a long story short and interesting..." He began.
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"Master! May I ask what were doing on this island?" asked Kens, one of the many officers working under him.
"Well Kens, since you’re my number one officer, I’ll tell you. We’re here looking the Jeweled Bead in the Dragon's Neck."
"Isn't that?"
"Yes, it’s the legendary power of the dragon, said to be one of the five ancient treasure of the world."
"Doesn't dragon blood poison anyone who touches it, or even kills a dragon?"
"Sadly, that is correct. That’s why I have to find the one dragon that holds it in its neck. I didn't want to take any chances so I am bringing in all the dragons in here to search each and every one of them."
"How will you find it master?"
"That I haven't figured out yet."
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"It was just a normal day; I was out tending to the different dragons when I saw my dear friend Celia. She was having problems with the unicorns, and I went to offer my help."
"Aww, they have unicorns?" Nami asked with a sparkle in her eyes.
"Yes. Anyways, the problem one escaped and I chased after it. That’s when they threw a sea-prison stone net on it. It’s been a long time since any poachers have been on the island. I freed the unicorn and stowed away on their ship to see if they took any other animals with them. Lucky for them they didn't. They spotted me and we fought. I destroyed their ship but forgot to turn into a seahorse, so I was underwater, unable to use any of my powers to save my life. I thought I was dead, but that was the time I was fished by your crew."
"I see, you were trying to protect your home, and your friends. That is a really good thing you did." Luffy said with a praise of approval.
"Still, pretty stupid though," Zoro added.
"Well, according to the pose, we will be there about noon tomorrow. I’m gonna go work on our clothes for the island, green right? Robin, can you help?" Nami asked.
"I would be happy to," Robin replied. With that being said Nami and robin left to the female quarters.
"So what kind of a fighter are you?" Chopper asked, with Luffy and Zoro, staring at Damion with interest.
"I usually use my Celestial Dragon blade, but I left it on the island. Although I am a pretty strong fighter, incase I don't have my sword with me?" He answered.
"That’s awesome. What kind of techniques do you use?" Luffy asked.
"Seeing from what he told us, they're all dragon based," Zoro answered.
"Yeah how did you know?" Damion asked, but already knew the answer.
"I wonder what kind of clothes Robin and Nami will make for all of us?" Chopper asked confused.
"Nami and Robin have great style. We don't have to worry much." Zoro told Chopper who was hanging on his every word.
"I hope mine has pockets so I can hold lots of meat," Luffy said in anticipation.
"Well I guess we’ll just have to wait and see." Damion chuckled.
