The Going Merry rocked gently, sails fluttering as Luffy squinted at the sky. "Hey, will it snow again?"
Zoro, sharpening a blade, snorted. "Snow? Here? Impossible, rubber-brain."
Luffy pouted, jabbing a finger at him. "It DOES snow! You missed it last time 'cause you were snoring!"He spun to Vivi. "Right, Vivi?"
Vivi sighed, rubbing her temples. "The first sea we hit had wild magnetic forces—weather's unpredictable. Rule one of the Grand Line: never assume anything."Her voice sharpened as she glared at the crew's blank stares. "Why aren't you taking this seriously?!"
Sanji swooped in, balancing a tray of nine colorful drinks. "Relax, Vivi-chwan! Drinks for all—calm the nerves!"He winked, handing her a fruity concoction.
Nami sipped hers, smirking at Vivi. "Don't worry, princess. These idiots pull through when it counts."
Suddenly—ROAR!—a massive Sea King erupted from the waves, jaws snapping at the Merry. The crew yelped, but a golden shield flared to life—Raja's runes glowing along the hull. "Ha! My magical fortress laughs at you, fish-face!" Raja leapt to the deck's edge, wand sparking. "MAGIC-MAGIC THUNDER ZAP!"A bolt of lightning blasted the beast, frying it into a twitching heap. He struck a pose, cape billowing. "Bow to your Wizard King!"
Sanji gaped. "You turned it into sushi?!"
Luffy licked his lips. "Can we eat it?"
Nami pointed ahead, cutting them off. "Focus! Little Garden's up—second stop, here we come!" Fog shrouded the island, its jagged peaks looming like a prehistoric postcard.
Meanwhile, on Kyuka Island…
Mr. 3 sipped Earl Grey tea, his wax mustache quivering as he sneered at Miss Goldenweek. "Mr. 5 and Miss Valentine—pathetic. Failed by some rookie pirates? Disgraceful."
Miss Goldenweek dabbed paint on her canvas, monotone. "They had Devil Fruits. Overconfidence sank them."
Mr. 3 slammed his cup down. "Fools! I'll show those brats the wrath of Baroque Works—nobody crosses me and lives!" His tea steamed ominously.
The crew lounged, sipping Sanji's drinks, but unease crept in. Vivi muttered, "Miss All Sunday warned we'd die before Arabasta…"
Usopp shivered. "Creepy lady! And now this creepy island!"
Sanji checked the pantry, frowning. "Food's low. Supplies too. We have to stop."
As they neared Little Garden, a gigantic bird swooped—SCREECH!—claws aimed at Sanji. "MY FACE!"he yelped, ducking. Raja zapped it with a "MAGIC-MAGIC WIND BLAST," sending feathers flying. "Pest control, courtesy of your Vice-Captain!"
A massive tiger prowled the shore, then collapsed, bleeding. Nami paled. "What IS this place?!"
Luffy grinned, bouncing. "Adventure time! I'm exploring!"Vivi grabbed Karoo. "I'm in—need a break from worrying." Sanji packed them a pirate lunch, winking. "Don't starve, Vivi-chwan!"
Zoro stretched, yawning. "I'll take a walk." Sanji smirked. "Hunt something edible, mosshead—or can't you?"
Zoro's eye twitched. "I'll bag a bigger beast than you, cook." Sanji scoffed. "Tons, not twigs. Game on!" They stormed into the jungle, bickering.
Raja, grinning wickedly, conjured his hoverboard. "While you peasants squabble, I've got a secret mission!" He zoomed to the island's center, releasing a swarm of glowing Alchemy Runic Dragonflies. "Find me spiral pattern fruits, ships, and mysterious caves—go, my minions!" They buzzed off, leaving trails of sparkles as Raja laughs like evil villain.
Nami stayed aboard, clutching the railing as eerie roars echoed. "What's that noise?!" She rifled through books, muttering, "I read about Little Garden somewhere…"
Luffy, Vivi, and Karoo trekked inland, spotting a squid-like shellfish. THUD-THUD! Giant footsteps shook the ground. Vivi gulped. "That's not normal."
Sanji sprinted through vines, a T. Rex hot on his heels. "NOT MY BEAUTIFUL LEGS!" He dove aside as it snapped, then kicked its shin—CRACK! "Stay down, lizard!"
Zoro strolled past a Triceratops, sizing it up. "Edible? Hmm…"It charged; he sidestepped, smirking. "Too slow."
Luffy and Vivi gawked as a Brachiosaurus towered over them. "SO COOL!"Luffy climbed its neck, whooping. Vivi blinked. "The Grand Line's isolation preserved this place—dinosaurs never migrated out!"
Back on the Merry, Nami waved a book at Usopp. "Found it! Little Garden's a prehistoric trap—dinosaurs and giants!"A massive figure crashed through the trees—CRUNCH!—and they screamed, tears streaming. "WE'RE DEAD!"
The giant loomed, grinning. "Got any booze?" Nami stammered, "O-only for cooking and disinfectant!" A T. Rex bit his leg—CHOMP!—and he roared, beheading it with one chop. "I'm Brogy, Elbaph's strongest warrior! You're my guests!"
Nami and Usopp flopped over, playing dead. "Nope, nope, nope,"Usopp whimpered.
Luffy slid down the Brachiosaurus's neck, laughing. "Lunch spot!" He misjudged—GULP!—and vanished into its maw. Vivi shrieked, "LUFFY!"
Another giant slashed its neck—SLASH!—catching Luffy in his palm. "Gotcha, kid."He grinned. "I'm Dorry, Elbaph's strongest warrior. Been watching." Luffy waved, unfazed. "I'm Luffy! That's Vivi, Karoo—wanna be friends?"Dorry chuckled. "Come to my place."
Brogy hauled Nami and Usopp to his camp, roasting dinosaur meat. "Guests get the best!" They bolted, screaming, "HE'LL EAT US!"—only to stumble into a velociraptor, then a pterodactyl, fleeing back to Brogy's feet, defeated. "We're doomed,"Nami sobbed.
At Dorry's cave, he regaled Luffy, Vivi, and Karoo. "Me and another giant—100 years, dueling every volcano eruption. Honor thing." Luffy nodded, munching. "Cool!"
Deep in the jungle, Mr. 5 and Miss Valentine limped to Mr. 3 and Miss Goldenweek. Mr. 3 smirked, wax dripping. "Those giants? 100 million berries each. We'll bag 'em for Baroque Works." Miss Goldenweek painted a trap, humming. "Easy pickings."
To Be Continued…