2.Start of the journey!!!

Arthur was standing in front of his grandmas resting place when a white butterfly flew from somewhere and sat on the grave. Arthur just stared at the beautiful butterfly when suddenly drop of water fell upon it. "It's raining...." Arthur muttered as heavy downpour started. Tilting his head upwards he closed his eyes.

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Arthur was back in the hut....but there was no more a cheerful child who just wanted to listen stories from his grandma. In place of that child now stood only Arthur, ROCKS D. ARTHUR who just wanted to make people who had taken his grandma away from him pay.

"Grandma wanted to see grandpa sit on the empty throne but he couldn't complete it ... So I will complete my grandmas dream. I will get stronger, stronger than grandpa and I will sit on that Empty Throne. " when Arthur voiced out his ambition red aura burst out from his body. For a moment whole island shook slightly...but it disappeared just as fast like it was a just a dream.

He started to pack his belongings. He knew the men who killed his grandma will come back. While he was sorting out the things in the hut he found run down trunk. Out of curiosity he opened it. "A sword..." He muttered, the sword had a beautiful red hilt with black markings. It was purely black which shined from time to time. Underneath the sword was a locket which was in the shape of red anchor. After wearing the locket and fastening the sword at his waist he got ready to leave with his small baggage.

Stepping out of the hut he took a last glance at his home and started walking towards the port to start his journey. After arriving at the port he saw a merchant ship ready to depart he hurriedly climbed on the ship and sat at the corner hugging his sword. No one paid attention to him, despite being a child he was considerably tall so he just looked like a teenager with red hair and quite the handsome face.

Arthur sat in silence while staring at the seagulls flying in the sky. when suddenly news coo flew and dropped the newspaper just in front of him. He picked the newspaper and started reading the headlines.

"Year 1512, West blue, Donquixote Doflamingo becomes a Warlord of the Sea. Tom stands trial for creating the Oro Jackson...." After reading few headlines , Arthur lost interest and threw the newspaper to the merchant crew. In his boredom he started to inspect his sword. After bringing the sword out of its scabbard he observed it closely. Just below the hilt there was indention in the shape of an anchor, Arthur inspected it curiously. 'It's just as big as my locket.' Arthur muttered inwardly and brought his locket closer to the indentation. Both the sword and locket began to glow and both of them disappeared. And huge amount of information started to appear in his head. Arthur started to grunt in pain while holding his head after sometime pain subsided and Arthur's eyes widened in shock.

"Sword of kas...." Arthur muttered and beautiful sword materialized in his hand. The Sword of Kas was a longsword, and its blade was black, beautiful, and hooked in places. it had red markings on its blade.

'Master....'there was a voice in Arthurs head but he didn't look surprised. "Kas...."Arthur muttered.

'Yes master..' Kas spoke in Arthurs head. Arthur was still in shock. He once again looked at his sword which has now become sentient. Arthur felt strong just holding the sword. "What can you do kas?" Arthur asked.

'I have boosted your strength more than two times master. I can also boost your strength more the more enemies you slay. I can let you summon lightning once per day for now. And you have become master swordsman my lord. These are some of my most significant abilities master.' kas answered.

'kas can you tell me how did you end up in that trunk?' Arthur asked kas through their mental connection.

'I also don't know master. I don't have any memories prior to my awakening...I am sorry, I couldn't help you master' kas said in somewhat depressed tone. 'Don't need to be sad kas. you will be my companion in my upcoming journey. You are already plenty helpful.' Arthur said in calm tone.

kas immediately began to vibrate slightly to express her joy. 'Can I ask you something master?'

'You don't need to ask for my permission everytime kas. Ask anything you want.' Arthur said.

'Where are we going master?' kas asked.

'We are going to Croco Island to buy us a ship and find me a second mate.' Arthur said while gazing at the sea. 'Second mate...? But there is only you and me Master' kas said confused. Arthur chuckled and said 'You are my first mate kas.'

'Master smiled!!!' kas was shocked, because after her awakening Arthur talked to her in only neutral or calm tone his expression was always emotionless. So his smiling expression was huge shock to her.

Unknowingly Arthur had started to build walls around his heart since his grandmas death. But Kas's presence had a big impact on Arthur. Even if Arthur acted cold and mature but inside he was still a vulnerable 10 year old child who was mourning his grandmas death....

'Kas wake me up when the island is in sight..' Arthur said and drifted to dreamland while hugging kas in his embrace.

'Yes master...'kas spoke in soft voice.

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