One Piece - Crimson Blood

"Damn it... Am I going to die?"

There was a waterfall in front of me, and a 10 feet tiger behind. With a 5 year old girl crying in my arms, I think this will be the end for my short and silly life!

(3 hours ago)

"Where am I?"

I am Johnny Sins and I was happily indulged in my daily pleasures when suddenly my gaze turned fuzzy and I reached here, in this um... forest, I guess. I could see only trees and wild plants with a sweet smell of nature making its way into my nostrils. I could feel the wind blowing with a cold and easy feeling. I never experienced such sensation... okay, I did but it was after some passionate night, yes that the only time.

Still... I wonder where I am and how I got here.

*WHOOSH*

I went full alert at the noise at the unexpected arrival of some wild animal. But then let out a smile, as soon as I realized that it was just two rabbits fighting with each other with razor sharp teeth.

"Ha ha... just a couple of rabbits fighting- wait..."

My eyes went wide as a sudden flash of realization hit me. How in the fucking world can a rabbit have such large fangs? And when the fuck they become so aggressive that they fight among themselves?

I went behind a large tree to hide my muscular build and started to concentrate more on the fighting. One voice inside my hand screamed to get the fuck out of this weird forest, while another gave a very solid rebuttal - 'Where the hell should we go?' Nevertheless I was easily convinced and started to enjoy their gruesome fight.

I took a closer look and found out that one of the rabbits, which had sharper and bigger fangs and razor like teeth was thrashing his opponent, who was barely able to defend himself properly. As one could predict, the fight did not last long and the winner was quickly chosen while the loser rabbit had its stomach being cut open and died while watching his body become a meal.

I become afraid and happy. Afraid because how the hell, could someone fight a rabbit monster who could slice you up and eat you for a meal. And happy because one of his rabbit enemies was kind enough to put me on alert in this forest.

Just where the hell am I? Ah yes, I get it. I must be dreaming. Though I don't understand how could a rabbit become a monster inside my dream when there should be chicks running in circle across me, but definitely this is a dream. I am sure of it.

*PURR* *PURR*

I shifted my eyes in the direction of the voice and was stunned at the site. The monster rabbit - the winner of the earlier duel was staring at me with his red scary eyes. I utilized all my courage and strength, and was successful in not peeing in my pants. WTF! am I going to be the next menu on its list? Oh heavens, please help me! I swore to abide my rules and not get indulged in too many pleasures. Just once a day would be more that enough. Please save me!

*PURR*

It kept on purring and moving forward a step. One purr for one step. And then the next for another. I didn't understand his logic, but I had a feeling that the moment I turned around to run, this monster would pounce on me like anything. Well... to be honest, I was just too scared to move, much less run away.

*SWISH*

Just as he was standing a couple of meters away from me, he launched one of his arms towards me. Seeing the razed sharp fangs, I knew that my time was up and screamed just before dying a violent death.

(After 30 minutes)

??? - "Hey kiddo, are you okay now?"

Me - "Yes, thank you for saving me from the rabbit there."

??? - "Well, its alright. The good thing is that you were only slightly grazed since I interrupted that monster. You sure have lady luck shining brightly at you for sending me at the right moment."

Lady luck, huh! I can't tell you how much she has helped me all my life... oh, those happy times.

??? - "Why are salivating?"

Me - "No, its nothing."

I shook my head and wiped the drool off my face. It surely will not do me any good if his old man finds about my thoughts right. The old man had black eyes with very short, curly, dark blonde hair. With a oval face and a web of wrinkles on his face, he seems like any other old man hunter in the forest.

Old man - "By the way what were you doing in the jungle?"

Even I want the answer the this question old man. But I can't tell him that, can I? Anyways, let's go with the same stupid reason.

Me - "I got lost... he he"

Old man - " *SIGH* Kids nowadays are too carefree..."

What do you mean by kid? The handsome dude in front of you has the dream build of every female, old man... But yes, you might be unaware because of your age.

Old man - "Oh, I almost forgot... you haven't told me your name, kiddo. "

Me - "You can call me... John."

Old man - "John... quite a unique name. So you are not a local. Oh right! you can call me, Uncle Asukai. So John, where are you from and how did you get there?"

John - "I am from California, United States. And I don't remember how I got here. So can you help me get back, Uncle Asukai?"

Uncle Asukai - "California? United States? That's the first time I have heard names like these. And what do you mean you don't remember? It is not like, at one moment you are at home, and the next moment you are at an unknown place, right?"

Well, that's exactly what happened. But I don't think uncle would believe it. Hell no, even I don't believe myself, even though I have experienced it first hand.

John - "Um... I don't know exactly what happened, but when I opened my eyes I was standing here in the forest. Oh wait, you haven't told me where we are."

Uncle Asukai put his hand on his forehead, as he smiled wryly before continuing, "Ha ha, I was going to tell you. We are at 'The Manta Reef', an island in the East Blue."

East Blue... I think I have heard that name before, but I can't remember where. Strange... I feel I am missing something. Whatever...