The day started normal.
The Scarlett moved slowly across the rough waters of the New World. The waves were wild, but nothing the crew wasn't used to.
Emma and Amy sat at a small wooden table on the deck. They were drinking warm tea and talking softly. Noah was sleeping nearby on the grass-covered floor of the deck, one arm under his head like a pillow.
Emma looked around and sighed.
"I still don't understand how Franky managed to put grass on the deck," she said. "Who does that? It's awesome though."
Amy laughed. "I wish I was there when you guys first got this ship. I missed so many of your adventures."
"It wasn't easy," Emma replied with a small smile. "And don't get me started on Princess Vivi. She almost made Noah cry."
Amy leaned closer. "Really? Noah cried?"
Emma nodded. "Almost. He tried to act cool, but we all saw his eyes."
Amy giggled. "I really wish I met you guys earlier."
Emma leaned back on her chair and stretched. "Don't worry. You're part of the Crew now."
Emma looked up and noticed that the sky was getting darker.
Emma's eyes widened. "Oh no… this is bad."
Amy stood up. "What? What's happening?"
"A storm is coming," Emma said. "A big one."
She looked at Noah.
"Noah!" Emma shouts. "Wake up!"
Noah groaned and rolled over. "Five more minutes…"
Emma looked at him furious.
"Noah! A storm is coming right now!"
Noah blinked slowly. "…Huh? A storm?"
"Yes! Tie the sails!"
But before any of them could move.
WHOOOOSH!
A massive wave rises in front of them, the wave was at least ten times taller than the ship.
Amy screamed, "Hold onto something!"
Noah stood up fast, but the wave crashed into them before he could move.
■■■■■■ A FEW HOURS LATER ■■■■■■
Emma opened her eyes. Her whole body felt heavy. Her skin felt like it was freezing.
She sat up slowly. Everything around her was white.
"…Where are we?" she whispered.
Noah woke up next, holding his head. "Ugh… my brain hurts…"
Amy groaned and sat up. "I think i might have swallowed half the ocean…"
The three of them looked around.
The Scarlett was gone and they were surrounded by ice, with trees made of frozen crystal.
A strong cold wind blew past them.
Noah shivered. "I hate this place already…?"
The temperature then changed.
The cold faded away and the wind stopped.
The ground got warmer and steam could be seen coming from out of the ground.
In just a few seconds, the whole island got hot.
The trio jumped to their feet.
"What's happening with this island?" Noah asked. "How can it be cold one minute and hot the next?"
Before anyone could reply, a loud roar shook the sky.
ROOOAAARRR!!!
The ground shook. Snow on the trees fell off in thick piles.
Amy grabbed Emma's arm. "What was that…?"
Emma swallowed. "Something big."
THUD.
THUD.
THUD.
Heavy footsteps approached.
Noah turn his head. "Something is coming… from behind those trees."
The trees shook. Snow dropped. Something enormous pushed through the branches.
Then.
CRASH!!!
A giant creature burst out of the forest.
It was taller than a building. Its wings were large and covered in sharp scales. Its eyes glowed gold and Steam exhaled from its nostrils. Fire flickered from its teeth.
Amy hugged Emma tightly. "E-Emma… is that…?"
Emma nodded slowly. "Yes… that's a dragon."
The dragon roared again. Flames burst from its mouth and scorched the snow on the ground. The heat washed over them like a wave.
Noah smile excited.
"Oh yeah… this is perfect."
Emma looks at Noah. "Noah… don't even think about it."
Amy shook her head fast. "Please don't say what you're going to say."
Noah ignored them and took a step forward.
"I have a great idea," Noah said. "Let's make this dragon… my pet."
Emma and Amy stared at him in shock.
"Noah!" Emma yelled. "That's a DRAGON!"
"A big dragon! With fire! And giant wings! And huge teeth! And it can kill us in one bite!" Amy added.
The dragon roared again, flames bursting out even stronger this time. The heat pushed them back.
Noah grinned.
"That means he likes us."
Emma covered her face. "Noah… every time you say crazy things, something bad happens."
Amy nodded fast. "Really bad!"
Noah Crack his index finger.
"Relax. I'll tame it."
"We're going to die." Emma whispered to Amy
Amy nodded.
"Definitely."
The dragon lowered its head and sniffed the air. Smoke curled out of its mouth. The ground trembled under its weight.
Noah stepped toward it.
Emma and Amy screamed, "NOAH!!!".
Noah points at the dragon.
"Alright, big guy," Noah said. "If you want to join my crew, don't burn me."
The dragon growled.
Then fire shot out of its mouth.
A huge stream of flames swept across the snow straight toward Noah.
"NOAH! MOVE!" Emma screamed.
Amy covered her eyes. "He's dead! He's dead for sure!"
Noah smirked.
"Let's play....Armament Haki."
Dark armor wrapped around Noah's hand.
The flames hit him, but his haki stopped the fire from burning him.
The dragon's eyes twitched.
Noah wiped a bit of ash off his shoulder.
"Is that all you got?"
"NOAH, STOP ANGERING IT!" Emma yelled.
The dragon roared again, louder this time. Its wings spread wide. Snow and dirt flew everywhere.
The dragon charged.
Noah grinned like a maniac.
"This is going to be fun."
Amy trembled.
"Why is he smiling…?"
"Because he's Noah… and he's insane." Emma replied.
The dragon swings its giant claw at Noah.
Noah jumped back.
The claw hit the ground.
BOOM!!!
Snow and rocks exploded.
The dragon roared again and launched forward. Its jaws opened wide, flames burning inside its throat.
"NOAH! WATCH OUT!" Emma screamed.
"Don't get eaten!" Amy cried.
Noah smirked.
He vanished.
Blip⚡️
He reappeared behind the dragon and slapped its tail.
The dragon turned its head sharply, confused and angry.
Noah cracked his neck. "Good reaction. You'll make a great pet."
Emma and Amy faintly gasped in disbelief.
The dragon charged again.
Noah met it head-on, haki covering his fists.