So, here comes chapter 2 at last. In this section the fish people are told a legend that has it all. Everything revolves around a mysterious pearl, and a very specific person who should especially arouse Arlong's interest ... Let yourself be surprised who this person is ...

(Little tip: It's not Jimbei ... :)

Have fun :)



Chapter 2: A little excursion into the past

What happened until now:

Badly injured, Arlong made it to their home with Okta. On the way, however, they had to take a break as Arlong passed out. In doing so, he had a vision of his brother. He ordered him not to give up and to persevere.
When Arlong came to, he was in a small house with Okta.

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"I'm very happy to see you Arlong halfway healthy again."


The doctor's voice was difficult in Arlong's ear. With an effort, he lifted his head to look into this man's face.But this doctor was not human; like Arlong and Okta, he was a fish person.


"You are also a ..."

"Yes, I come from the same island as you my friends. That's why I helped you too. My name is Nemo, nice to meet you!"

"He's a good friend of Jimbei, Arlong! As soon as you feel better, he'll help us get to Fishman Island. Isn't that great?" Okta enthusiastically tried to cheer up his buddy, but somehow that didn't quite work out ...

"An acquaintance so hmmm ... It's also a pleasure to meet you." still slightly K.O. he sighed these words to himself and closed his eyes to suppress the recurring dizziness.

"So, after these formalities are cleared, we can get on with more pleasant things, right?
You should know that the market on this island is a real gem. Everything you can imagine can be bought here. It's always worth a visit. ""What do you think Arlong, should we take a look at the market?"

"Why not Okta. It's guaranteed to be a nice change. Okay, I agree."

No sooner said than done, the fish people went to visit the market.

In fact, they found all sorts of strange and exotic things that they had never seen before.
As they prowled the busy streets of the big city, Okta noticed something at a small stand that caught his attention.

"Hey, look over there, do you see this booth? Let's go there!"

"According to me..."

The old woman who ran the shop looked suspiciously at the three newcomers in front of her. Eating cherries was definitely not good with her ...

"Hello everyone, what can I do for you?" she didn't even try to disguise her dislike of the three, and displayed all her contemptuous ways.

"Forgive me, but where did you get that pearl over there?" Okta asked now more and more curious.He had always been very curious, even when he was a kid. And this pearl looked familiar to him from somewhere. Okta just didn't know where from ...

"This here? It comes from the fish man island, hidden deep in the Grandline. A rare piece. A legend revolves around the pearl that is hardly known in this country. Only those who come from the island of origin of the pearl know what it is all about . So I'm surprised that you don't know the legend. You are fish people, aren't you? "

"Um, no we don't know the story, even though we are fish people ..." a little bit ashamed came this answer from Okta who suddenly felt quite uncomfortable.

"If you want, I'll tell you the legend ... Do you want to hear it?" the old woman's voice turned greasy like oil again when she saw Okta's behavior.

"Actually no ..." replied Arlong, who was slowly but surely enough of this woman and this class. He was still slightly dizzy and the glow and swirls that could be seen in the pearl only made that feeling worse ..."Oh please, let's listen to this story quickly. It sounds pretty interesting!"

"Hmpff ... for me. But do you get it quickly?"

"hihihi ... you won't regret it ... believe me my boy ..."

"Tzs ..."

"It all began many years ago on a distant island on the Grandline, to be precise on the island of the fish people ..."

"Who would have thought ..." Arlong threw in even more annoyed and with rolling eyes. The old lady cleared her throat clearly and continued.

"As I said, a long time ago there was an organization called Water Gate 13 on this island. Its people were mainly dedicated to conquering large parts of the world, including the North, South and West Blue. There were all kinds of employees in their group of employees from marine creatures from mermaids to sharks etc.
One of these employees, a big animal to be precise, was not content with just conquering. He also wanted to exterminate the people for good ...Therefore, with the help of a mysterious power, he created this piece of jewelry here. The fish people greatly admired this man and made him their leader. Over time he got more and more power and so at some point he overthrew the organization and sat at its head. He owed all of this to the pearl. Their powers enable time and space to be influenced. But that power went to his head. Not only did he begin to kill people, but he also got meaner and mean to his subordinates and killed most of them when they disappointed him. It went on like this for a while ... Until a fish man rebelled against it. He couldn't watch his brothers being slaughtered anymore. He bravely opposed the tyrant and in the end defeated him with his own weapon.
Since then there has been peace again between the fish people and on the island.
Jim, that was the name of the man who freed the fish people, became the ruler of the sea creatures and your island. ""WOW!"

"Wait, did you just say Jim?"

"Yes why?"

"Jim was my and Jimbei's father!"

"Oh, now I know it again. The legend of the pearl! Okta exclaimed happily and smiled.

"So so, you are the hero's son ... What an irony ... Do you know who your father overthrew?"

"No who ..."

"It was his own brother, so your uncle. They used to have a very good relationship, but the pearl changed everything and they became enemies. As far as I know you have a brother, don't you?"

"How do you know that?"

"I know a lot of youngsters ... At that time I was there, experienced it first hand. To imagine that Jim's son now appears here and appears exactly at this stand ...
Here please, I'll give you the Arlong pearl. Maybe you and your brother can break the curse that's on this piece. "

"And why should I want this pearl? It just seems to cause trouble!"

"Your friend would love to own them, right?""Right, can I take possession of the pearl for you?"

"Do what you want, I just want to get out of here ... Take that thing and then let's go." said Arlong harshly and turned to go. Then the old woman called after him ...

"Give my best to your brother Arlong! Hehehehe ...."

"Let's go ..."

"Thank you for the pearl, goodbye ..." Okta thanked him and followed Arlong and Nemo.

"Silly superstition ... a pearl can control space and time ... something idiotic ..."

"Why are you so mad now?"

"Just forget it? I really need some sleep now ... It was a bit too exhausting for me after all ..."


And so they went back to the house where they had left. Arlong was silent and lost in thought all the way.
The legend had given him something to think about. It reminded him of the good relationship between him and his brother. If this pearl was really capable of turning best friends and brothers into enemies, so could Arlong and Jimbei.And that had to be prevented under all circumstances.

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So, here is the end of part 2. A little short I don't think so ... the main thing is that you like it!
I hope for many comments :)