👒 A Very Joyful Boy ☀️

May the future be a bright one! Profile by Me!

[official-joyboy]

"The sun returns and brings a new morning. And they will surely meet." - One Piece, Chapter 1138

Introduction!

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This will be a drama free blog!

Hi there! Welcome to Joyboy's Ask Blog! I'm the moderator along side Joyboy, and this is my first ever doing something like this, so there may be some mistakes here and there! As for me, my pronouns are (She/Her) and I'm (19)! However, I'm not fully caught up to the anime, but I'm working hard to get there!

Also, because we barely know anything about Joyboy, Imu, or the Void Century at the moment, I'll be using my own headcanons to fill in the blanks.

While I'm perfectly find with any kinds of (AGE LEGAL) ships, Joyboy (me) is not really interested in flirting with other people, but he's always a huge fan of finding more nakama!

Tags:

--- #joyboyasks

--- #headcanons

--- #beingsilly

--- #onepieceart

--- #originallore

--- #joyfulsunsets

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[official-joyboy]

Hi everyone, Joyboy's Mod here! It's currently 2:00 where I am, so I'm going to bed. I'll also be creating a new tag called #joyfulsunsets when I'm going to bed during an RP session.

See you guys tmr!

[official-joyboy]

Mister Joyboy! Have you seen Kuma lately? He sent a letter to Dragon and wrote that he'll be going. He didn't say where though.

Did he tell you anything?

@yourqueens-favequeen

Ah, Emporio Ivankov! It's good to meet youI hope you're having a fun day!

Well, as fun as it can get with your situation.

As for Kuma, hmm, let's just say to head towards Mariejois, okay?

Bye-bye for now! :)

[kuma-official]

*A bright light flashes behind you and is gone as quickly as it came.*

Before you go off on what I assume is a suicide, revenge mission, are you free for a talk, Mr. Bartholomew Kuma?

I've heard you've been looking for me. :)

@official-joyboy

He froze in place. He didn’t jump or attack- cause he felt no need to, for some..odd reason. He stared, and felt a tug at his instincts. ‘looking for me’. It couldn’t be. And at this time and place of all things..?

..yes. I’m free to talk…for now at least-..

Who are you?

[official-joyboy]

Heshehshehe! Oh Kuma, don't be like that, you know who I am! After all, you've been looking for me all this time, right?

*The strawhated figure disappears behind you and flickers before, flashing you a bittersweet smile.*

So, I'm sorry for taking so long to respond. In fact, I have much to apologize for, but this isn't the best location for me to do so.

*The figure holds up their hand in a gesture of a snap.*

Thus, for our talk, which I thank you for agreeing to, let's have a change of scenery, shall we?

*Snap.*

*You close your eyes from the bright flash for a few moments before slowly blinking your eyes a few times to regain your senses.

The world around you has somehow completely changed. You're now in a field of flowers that seems to stretch on forever. The sky above is a bright blue and littered with fluffy, white clouds. You can even feel the sun gently warm the back of your neck.

You're also no longer standing, you're sitting a comfortable sofa with a delicious smelling meal before you. It's a honey glazed salmon with a side of rice, your favorite. Hearing the sound of pouring liquid, you stupefied to see a floating tea set. The teapot is pouring hot tea into a tea cup which floats down and lands next to your meal.*

I hope the meal is to your liking. I personally believe heavy conversations are best done with good food.

*You snap out of your shock at the sound of the figure's voice. He's sitting before you in a similar chair with the same meal in front of him. While you can't see his eyes from under the strawhat, you can feel their piercing glaze as if they're staring into your soul.

He picks his tea cup and takes a slip before setting it down and clearing his throat.*

Once we're done here, I'll send you back to where you were before, so there's no need to worry about that. Heshehshehe!

Now then, Mr. Bartholomew Kuma, while I complete understand you must have many questions for me, please let me ask you one first: What in Nika's name are you doing?!

*The figur- No, Joyboy's voice suddenly loses that playful tone and turns sharp, but you somehow don't feel threatened. In fact, you can hear the worry and apprehension in his voice.*

[kuma-official]

Bartholomew grew still. Hands in his lap. So it was him. Face to face… but again- of all times..-

..I..was off to do something I should’ve done ages ago.

The environment change was also rather baffling. The tea set and food? ..It all caught him off guard. As he spoke, his voice carried sorrow, and something heavy.

Understand me…when I say I plan to meet face to face with one of the 5 elders. ….

[official-joyboy]

*Joyboy signs and leans his head back on the chair, his straw hat somehow staying on top of his head.*

Yeah, I thought so.

*Joyboy wanted to tell him off, teleport him back to Dragon to look after him, or just do something that would prevent him from going through this death wish of his.

But he had already broken a lot of rules by bringing Kuma here, and he could feel ----------- disapproval. How hypocritical. It was their fault this was all happening in the first place! They were the ones responsible for all the messed-up timelines and revival stuff after all!

But he was already on thin ice of being muted, and he hadn't got enough control over his Nika form to prevent that yet. But once he did, wellll-*

Sigh. Kuma, kuma, kuma.

Look, I need to apologize for everything. For not succeeding back then, for not being here when you needed me, and for a lot more.

If I were stronger back then, you and many others wouldn't be going through all this pain.

*Joyboy picks up a piece of fish with a fork and eats it.*

I know there's not much that I can say to change the past or your mind, and I honestly agree with your motives. Those scumbags deserve to die.

*Then, Joyboy points his fork at Kuma.*

But you don't.

[kuma-official]

….

Kuma hid his gaze and expression under his glasses. The memories of the past flickered in his mind. His father..mother, God valley- and Ginny. He understood that it’s always been the WG that was the core of all that suffering.. Kuma then held a stoic expression.

...But my existence as a Buccaneer..

He took a deep breath.

I would exchange my own life for the ones who deserve it more and that’s something I am willing to do.

He stares at the food before him. He..wasn’t all that hungry. But he wouldn’t be rude and not have at least have a bite of something.

[official-joyboy]

*Joyboy stared at him with empathy and understanding. He had met many people throughout his life who didn't see themselves as worth something, especially because of their race.

What bullshit.

Believing that race matters like that is just another lie promoted by the WG. And him.*

You don't need to eat if you don't want to, but it looks like you haven't eaten in a second. It's not a good idea to make difficult decisions when hungry.

And Kuma. Even if you really believe that, I highly doubt Bonney, Dragon, Ivankov, or even Ginny would think you don't deserve to live.

In fact, would you want them to do what you're doing right now just because someone else's life is worth more?

*A tense silence fills the air. You clutch your fist. You want to yell back, "Of course not!" but what would that mean for you? Even if you saw your life as expendable, what about Dragon, Ivankov, Bonny, and Ginny-

Watching Kuma, Joyboy wanted to push the topic further and help Kuma see that what he was doing would at least get him killed for nothing. To be honest, death would be a mercy for the WG in comparison to what else they could do.

However, Joyboy can feel ----------- trying to wrestle him away. He could ignore it for a while until it really starts to hurt, but then he'd need to go full Nika to keep Kuma here, which wouldn't end well for anyone.*

Just... think about it, okay? Please.

*You silently pick up a piece of fish and take a bite. Rich flavor bursts into your mouth. It's delicious. It's one of the best things you've tasted. And you feel... rejuvenated?*

Ah, right. I forgot to mention that the food has some minor blessings packed into it. Nothing major; it'll just help you regain some strength. Heshehsheshe!

Now, enough from me; don't you have questions for me? I'll try to answer them to the best of my abilities!

[kuma-official]

He silently thought about how if something were to go wrong and he were to never come back..it would affect them greatly. And Bonney… Goddamnit. He was so conflicted between his motives..his own importance and the people he cared about. But he was starting to doubt what he was doing.

..Questions?- oh, right..yes, Okay..questions-

Kuma snapped out of thought and realised once again he was talking to- practically, Nika. Or..Joyboy, was his name? It didn’t matter he was face to face with the deity he’d been searching for all his life.

..You’re truly the warrior of liberation..? Or from what I know..you’re associated with Nika. Correct.?

[official-joyboy]

Hesheshshe! Going straight to the big questions, are we? How fun!

Yes, I've been called the Warrior of Liberation when I was alive. I did liberate a few countries after all! Of course, that title originated long before me, belonging to Nika.

As for Nika... Well, I am associated with him just as I am him at the same time. I still prefer the title vessel, though.

*The pain grew a little stronger. Ignoring it, Joyboy hummed.*

Let's do two more questions, Bear-san? Can I call you that? Hesheshshe!

[official-joyboy]

[A small, brightly colored bird lands on the brim of your Straw Hat!]

[It begins to sing a familiar tune!]

Huh, hey little guy! What a lovely song you've got there! Heshesheshehe!

Mod here! Sorry for taking so long to answer this ask! I just really wanted to draw this scene. :)

[kuma-official]

*A bright light flashes behind you and is gone as quickly as it came.*

Before you go off on what I assume is a suicide, revenge mission, are you free for a talk, Mr. Bartholomew Kuma?

I've heard you've been looking for me. :)

@official-joyboy

He froze in place. He didn’t jump or attack- cause he felt no need to, for some..odd reason. He stared, and felt a tug at his instincts. ‘looking for me’. It couldn’t be. And at this time and place of all things..?

..yes. I’m free to talk…for now at least-..

Who are you?

[official-joyboy]

Heshehshehe! Oh Kuma, don't be like that, you know who I am! After all, you've been looking for me all this time, right?

*The strawhated figure disappears behind you and flickers before, flashing you a bittersweet smile.*

So, I'm sorry for taking so long to respond. In fact, I have much to apologize for, but this isn't the best location for me to do so.

*The figure holds up their hand in a gesture of a snap.*

Thus, for our talk, which I thank you for agreeing to, let's have a change of scenery, shall we?

*Snap.*

*You close your eyes from the bright flash for a few moments before slowly blinking your eyes a few times to regain your senses.

The world around you has somehow completely changed. You're now in a field of flowers that seems to stretch on forever. The sky above is a bright blue and littered with fluffy, white clouds. You can even feel the sun gently warm the back of your neck.

You're also no longer standing, you're sitting a comfortable sofa with a delicious smelling meal before you. It's a honey glazed salmon with a side of rice, your favorite. Hearing the sound of pouring liquid, you stupefied to see a floating tea set. The teapot is pouring hot tea into a tea cup which floats down and lands next to your meal.*

I hope the meal is to your liking. I personally believe heavy conversations are best done with good food.

*You snap out of your shock at the sound of the figure's voice. He's sitting before you in a similar chair with the same meal in front of him. While you can't see his eyes from under the strawhat, you can feel their piercing glaze as if they're staring into your soul.

He picks his tea cup and takes a slip before setting it down and clearing his throat.*

Once we're done here, I'll send you back to where you were before, so there's no need to worry about that. Heshehshehe!

Now then, Mr. Bartholomew Kuma, while I complete understand you must have many questions for me, please let me ask you one first: What in Nika's name are you doing?!

*The figur- No, Joyboy's voice suddenly loses that playful tone and turns sharp, but you somehow don't feel threatened. In fact, you can hear the worry and apprehension in his voice.*

[kuma-official]

Bartholomew grew still. Hands in his lap. So it was him. Face to face… but again- of all times..-

..I..was off to do something I should’ve done ages ago.

The environment change was also rather baffling. The tea set and food? ..It all caught him off guard. As he spoke, his voice carried sorrow, and something heavy.

Understand me…when I say I plan to meet face to face with one of the 5 elders. ….

[official-joyboy]

*Joyboy signs and leans his head back on the chair, his straw hat somehow staying on top of his head.*

Yeah, I thought so.

*Joyboy wanted to tell him off, teleport him back to Dragon to look after him, or just do something that would prevent him from going through this death wish of his.

But he had already broken a lot of rules by bringing Kuma here, and he could feel ----------- disapproval. How hypocritical. It was their fault this was all happening in the first place! They were the ones responsible for all the messed-up timelines and revival stuff after all!

But he was already on thin ice of being muted, and he hadn't got enough control over his Nika form to prevent that yet. But once he did, wellll-*

Sigh. Kuma, kuma, kuma.

Look, I need to apologize for everything. For not succeeding back then, for not being here when you needed me, and for a lot more.

If I were stronger back then, you and many others wouldn't be going through all this pain.

*Joyboy picks up a piece of fish with a fork and eats it.*

I know there's not much that I can say to change the past or your mind, and I honestly agree with your motives. Those scumbags deserve to die.

*Then, Joyboy points his fork at Kuma.*

But you don't.

[kuma-official]

….

Kuma hid his gaze and expression under his glasses. The memories of the past flickered in his mind. His father..mother, God valley- and Ginny. He understood that it’s always been the WG that was the core of all that suffering.. Kuma then held a stoic expression.

...But my existence as a Buccaneer..

He took a deep breath.

I would exchange my own life for the ones who deserve it more and that’s something I am willing to do.

He stares at the food before him. He..wasn’t all that hungry. But he wouldn’t be rude and not have at least have a bite of something.

[official-joyboy]

*Joyboy stared at him with empathy and understanding. He had met many people throughout his life who didn't see themselves as worth something, especially because of their race.

What bullshit.

Believing that race matters like that is just another lie promoted by the WG. And him.*

You don't need to eat if you don't want to, but it looks like you haven't eaten in a second. It's not a good idea to make difficult decisions when hungry.

And Kuma. Even if you really believe that, I highly doubt Bonney, Dragon, Ivankov, or even Ginny would think you don't deserve to live.

In fact, would you want them to do what you're doing right now just because someone else's life is worth more?

*A tense silence fills the air. You clutch your fist. You want to yell back, "Of course not!" but what would that mean for you? Even if you saw your life as expendable, what about Dragon, Ivankov, Bonny, and Ginny-

Watching Kuma, Joyboy wanted to push the topic further and help Kuma see that what he was doing would at least get him killed for nothing. To be honest, death would be a mercy for the WG in comparison to what else they could do.

However, Joyboy can feel ----------- trying to wrestle him away. He could ignore it for a while until it really starts to hurt, but then he'd need to go full Nika to keep Kuma here, which wouldn't end well for anyone.*

Just... think about it, okay? Please.

*You silently pick up a piece of fish and take a bite. Rich flavor bursts into your mouth. It's delicious. It's one of the best things you've tasted. And you feel... rejuvenated?*

Ah, right. I forgot to mention that the food has some minor blessings packed into it. Nothing major; it'll just help you regain some strength. Heshehsheshe!

Now, enough from me; don't you have questions for me? I'll try to answer them to the best of my abilities!

[kuma-official]

*A bright light flashes behind you and is gone as quickly as it came.*

Before you go off on what I assume is a suicide, revenge mission, are you free for a talk, Mr. Bartholomew Kuma?

I've heard you've been looking for me. :)

@official-joyboy

He froze in place. He didn’t jump or attack- cause he felt no need to, for some..odd reason. He stared, and felt a tug at his instincts. ‘looking for me’. It couldn’t be. And at this time and place of all things..?

..yes. I’m free to talk…for now at least-..

Who are you?

[official-joyboy]

Heshehshehe! Oh Kuma, don't be like that, you know who I am! After all, you've been looking for me all this time, right?

*The strawhated figure disappears behind you and flickers before, flashing you a bittersweet smile.*

So, I'm sorry for taking so long to respond. In fact, I have much to apologize for, but this isn't the best location for me to do so.

*The figure holds up their hand in a gesture of a snap.*

Thus, for our talk, which I thank you for agreeing to, let's have a change of scenery, shall we?

*Snap.*

*You close your eyes from the bright flash for a few moments before slowly blinking your eyes a few times to regain your senses.

The world around you has somehow completely changed. You're now in a field of flowers that seems to stretch on forever. The sky above is a bright blue and littered with fluffy, white clouds. You can even feel the sun gently warm the back of your neck.

You're also no longer standing, you're sitting a comfortable sofa with a delicious smelling meal before you. It's a honey glazed salmon with a side of rice, your favorite. Hearing the sound of pouring liquid, you stupefied to see a floating tea set. The teapot is pouring hot tea into a tea cup which floats down and lands next to your meal.*

I hope the meal is to your liking. I personally believe heavy conversations are best done with good food.

*You snap out of your shock at the sound of the figure's voice. He's sitting before you in a similar chair with the same meal in front of him. While you can't see his eyes from under the strawhat, you can feel their piercing glaze as if they're staring into your soul.

He picks his tea cup and takes a slip before setting it down and clearing his throat.*

Once we're done here, I'll send you back to where you were before, so there's no need to worry about that. Heshehshehe!

Now then, Mr. Bartholomew Kuma, while I complete understand you must have many questions for me, please let me ask you one first: What in Nika's name are you doing?!

*The figur- No, Joyboy's voice suddenly loses that playful tone and turns sharp, but you somehow don't feel threatened. In fact, you can hear the worry and apprehension in his voice.*

[kuma-official]

Bartholomew grew still. Hands in his lap. So it was him. Face to face… but again- of all times..-

..I..was off to do something I should’ve done ages ago.

The environment change was also rather baffling. The tea set and food? ..It all caught him off guard. As he spoke, his voice carried sorrow, and something heavy.

Understand me…when I say I plan to meet face to face with one of the 5 elders. ….

[official-joyboy]

*Joyboy signs and leans his head back on the chair, his straw hat somehow staying on top of his head.*

Yeah, I thought so.

*Joyboy wanted to tell him off, teleport him back to Dragon to look after him, or just do something that would prevent him from going through this death wish of his.

But he had already broken a lot of rules by bringing Kuma here, and he could feel ----------- disapproval. How hypocritical. It was their fault this was all happening in the first place! They were the ones responsible for all the messed-up timelines and revival stuff after all!

But he was already on thin ice of being muted, and he hadn't got enough control over his Nika form to prevent that yet. But once he did, wellll-*

Sigh. Kuma, kuma, kuma.

Look, I need to apologize for everything. For not succeeding back then, for not being here when you needed me, and for a lot more.

If I were stronger back then, you and many others wouldn't be going through all this pain.

*Joyboy picks up a piece of fish with a fork and eats it.*

I know there's not much that I can say to change the past or your mind, and I honestly agree with your motives. Those scumbags deserve to die.

*Then, Joyboy points his fork at Kuma.*

But you don't.

[kuma-official]

*A bright light flashes behind you and is gone as quickly as it came.*

Before you go off on what I assume is a suicide, revenge mission, are you free for a talk, Mr. Bartholomew Kuma?

I've heard you've been looking for me. :)

@official-joyboy

He froze in place. He didn’t jump or attack- cause he felt no need to, for some..odd reason. He stared, and felt a tug at his instincts. ‘looking for me’. It couldn’t be. And at this time and place of all things..?

..yes. I’m free to talk…for now at least-..

Who are you?

[official-joyboy]

Heshehshehe! Oh Kuma, don't be like that, you know who I am! After all, you've been looking for me all this time, right?

*The strawhated figure disappears behind you and flickers before, flashing you a bittersweet smile.*

So, I'm sorry for taking so long to respond. In fact, I have much to apologize for, but this isn't the best location for me to do so.

*The figure holds up their hand in a gesture of a snap.*

Thus, for our talk, which I thank you for agreeing to, let's have a change of scenery, shall we?

*Snap.*

*You close your eyes from the bright flash for a few moments before slowly blinking your eyes a few times to regain your senses.

The world around you has somehow completely changed. You're now in a field of flowers that seems to stretch on forever. The sky above is a bright blue and littered with fluffy, white clouds. You can even feel the sun gently warm the back of your neck.

You're also no longer standing, you're sitting a comfortable sofa with a delicious smelling meal before you. It's a honey glazed salmon with a side of rice, your favorite. Hearing the sound of pouring liquid, you stupefied to see a floating tea set. The teapot is pouring hot tea into a tea cup which floats down and lands next to your meal.*

I hope the meal is to your liking. I personally believe heavy conversations are best done with good food.

*You snap out of your shock at the sound of the figure's voice. He's sitting before you in a similar chair with the same meal in front of him. While you can't see his eyes from under the strawhat, you can feel their piercing glaze as if they're staring into your soul.

He picks his tea cup and takes a slip before setting it down and clearing his throat.*

Once we're done here, I'll send you back to where you were before, so there's no need to worry about that. Heshehshehe!

Now then, Mr. Bartholomew Kuma, while I complete understand you must have many questions for me, please let me ask you one first: What in Nika's name are you doing?!

*The figur- No, Joyboy's voice suddenly loses that playful tone and turns sharp, but you somehow don't feel threatened. In fact, you can hear the worry and apprehension in his voice.*

[official-joyboy]

@firestormsquad-official

Time and dimension travel, huh? You guys are a long way from home.

How exciting and frightening that must be.

Did you guys run into a holder of the Toki-Toki fruit? I met a user before, back in my time, but she didn't mention anything about dimension travel.

Hmmmmmm... you may want to research 'Rainbow Mists'; it could be useful.

*Looks over*

...Ah. You may want to deal with that first. Hesheshehse!

[firestormsquad-official]

🥀Me & Blue have met Toki! This wasn't her!

🎭Yeah we confirmed that with the dimension hop!

❤️‍🔥We'll look into Rainbow Mists, I'm already buried in research papers.....

🍀...Why the fuck is my arm– Mark hurting around you?????

[official-joyboy]

*Joyboy looks at Shamrock with a heavy look*.

Mark? Don't tell me you're a holy knight at this age-

*Feeling the familiar presence of Abyss, Joyboy suddenly lets out a deep sigh with his strawhat covering his eyes*

Somehow, you keep finding new ways to disgust me, Imu.

*He then reached out his hand towards the young knight and gave him a small, bittersweet smile.*

If you allow me, can I see it?

[firestormsquad-official]

[the group collectively🔥 huddle closer around 🍀, protective as always]

❤️‍🔥If we're gonna be messing with anything related to Them, it's probably safest if I just.....

۞SILENCE۞

[the ultraviolet haze is comforting in a way, like hiding under a blanket to sneak past bedtime. 🔥 all glance at 🍀, allowing him to lead the interaction]

🍀.....Okay. You can look at it. It's just a Shallows, Father insisted thirteen was old enough, even though it hurt... But it's been four years since that, I'm fine, it doesn't even bother me anymore.

[🍀 rolls up his sleeve enough to show the Mark just above his elbow, looking deeply uncomfortable and leaning into his friends a bit]

[official-joyboy]

*Joyboy starts at the purple hue of ❤️‍🔥's devil fruit with recognition.*

Nevermore, huh? Nika did say that their situation wasn't unique to them...

*Joyboy brushes away that thought before focusing back into firestorm. He leans down to get a better look at the Mark and gives a bigger, brighter smile.*

Thank you for showing me this. I know the Mark must hurt like hell around me, and I'm sorry about that. Imu can be pretty possessive.

*Looks up towards the group before looking back at the Mark.*

But I'm glad you've found your nakama. That's something even Imu never managed to do, despite my many attempts.

Sigh, okay. Unfortunately, while I'm able to bend the rules of interference because I'm... well, me, I'm not sure how that works across different dimensions. Probably not that much of a difference, but I'm not willing to test that on you.

However! I believe I can at least help with the pain! I can alter the Mark just for this dimension so its sensation is like a hum rather than a stab wound.

Only if you let me, of course.

[firestormsquad-official]

۞

❤️‍🔥You are the second person to bring up what or who ever "Nevermore" is... I hate not knowing things......

🥀Mysterious Mark Maker is possessive enough we only get to hang with Knight once a month usually, but–!

🎭–FUCK YEAH WE'RE HIS NAKAMA!!!!!

🌴This idiot would be lost without us!

🌪Snrk– Remember when he used to flinch at ya, Belle-D-mère?

🍀I did not flinch! Ah– anyway... That's– a big offer.....

🗝It's up to you, Shamrock. None of us, not even smiles over here, are going to argue what you want.

[🍀 pauses, glancing between Joy Boy and his friends hesitantly before– slowly, with a slightly scared look in his eyes– nodding. Joy Boy can be trusted to alter the Mark, despite the fear of inviting Their wrath]

[official-joyboy]

Hesheshsheshe! Smiles, huh? It's been a while since someone called me that.

*Looks over to ❤️‍🔥*

While I would love to tell you more, I don't think they'll be happy with me getting all their business, BUUUT I could always point you in the right direction!

*Joyboy snaps his fingers, and a log pose to 'Elbaph' appears in his hands. He gives it to ❤️‍🔥.*

Here! That's a log pose to Elbaph, which currently holds all the remaining books from Ohara.

*The mention of Ohara brings a dark look to Joyboy's eyes before he blinks them away.*

You may find your answers there if you wish to make the journey-

*Joyboy notices ❤️‍🔥's golden fangs and pauses for a moment before flashing ❤️‍🔥 a warm smile and starts to speak Celestial.*

Don't let your blood hold you back, kid. The sins of the past are not yours.

*Turns over to 🌴 and starts speaking Common again*

A D., you say? No wonder I could feel a wild energy coming from you. And that pink hair... Huh, you're her descendant. It's great to see one survived.

*And finally, Joyboy turns over to 🍀 with a serious expression and softly puts two fingers on the Mark. The Mark glows, sparkles, and drums before coming to a sudden stop. The Abyssal energy flowing from the Mark like a river had now become more of a trickle.*

There, how does that feel? Everything alright?

Oh, and don't worry about his wrath. The effect will disappear once you guys get back home. And if you guys somehow run into him here, just call for me, okay? I'll deal with him.

[firestormsquad-official]

۞

🗝[shrug] It's an accurate nickname.

[❤️‍🔥 scrambles to grab the log-pose, tripping over himself and nearly faceplanting in process. 🎭 catches him. ❤️‍🔥 runs his fingers over the compass with a reverent look before snapping to stare at Joy Boy]

❤️‍🔥First off, you know Holy?!? And– second off– depths, Ohara..... I have so many questions.

🎭Damn I don't even get a thank you–?

🌴Yeah I'm a D– wait what. Smiles, dude, I don't know my family. Elaborate please?????

🌪I'm like 80% sure he's just fucking with us at this point

[🍀 flinches at the touch and shudders at the feeling. He blinks several times, squinting in an attempt to focus]

🍀It... depths below and above, that felt weird. But..... It doesn't hurt anymore. And it's quieter, like when Crow uses Calm on me....... On that note, I'm sure you can lift the Silence now–

[the Silence in the air promptly lifts, ultraviolet haze fading away like mist under harsh sunlight]

🥀Knight– Shamrock– your Haki signature's different

forests of carnivorous fauna, the protection of a gilded cage sight of an eclipse through the clouds, the danger of teeth and blades both

[official-joyboy]

*Joyboy can't help but laugh at the sight in front of him. It was just so familiar; it almost hurt.*

Hesheshshsehe! Unfortunately, I can't stay any longer, but don't be afraid to contact me if you guys need anything else.

*Looks over to ❤️‍🔥*

And of course, I know Holy or Celestial or whatever they call it nowadays! Back in my time, that was just the native language for the Red Line. I know you and 🍀 come from there by those fangs, and-

*Joyboy stops talking and pauses, having a moment of realization. He then turns around and starts talking to himself.*

The Red Line-... The Serpent- That's why?!

*Joyboy mumbles to himself and blocks out the many questions from Firestorm.*

What was he thinking?! Well, I know what he's thinking, but still! I know it's the main source for Abyssal energy, but the side effe-

*Joyboy suddenly stops himself and coughs before muttering about not getting muted, to the confusion of the onlookers.*

A-anyways, sorry about that! I just realized something important.

*Looks towards 🌴*

I'll need to jump through a few more hoops to get you that information, so it'll take a second, but I promise to get you your answers. Everybody deserves to know their past.

*Once more, Joyboy turns to 🍀 and gives one more soft smile.*

I'm serious. Please contact me if anything happens, especially if it's related to that Mark or him, okay?

*Standing up and dusting himself off, Joyboy gives a finger salute to Firestorm as a goodbye.*

Till next time!

*Suddenly, there's a bright flash, and he's gone.*

[firestormsquad-official]

[🔥collectively yelp at the light burst, wincing and rubbing at their eyes afterwards. ❤️‍🔥 puts away the Elbaf log-pose before burying his face in his hands and muttering angrily in Holy]

🌴Well... That was fucking weird! At least he offered to get some information about the bastards who dropped me off.....

🌪What the hell was up with all that rambling to himself though? Freaky, I don't trust 'im

🗝Hina doesn't either, but he seemed kind enough to not be wary of. He helped Knight, after all

🎭Did we even get his name??

🥀WAIT WAS HE WEARING MY FUCKING HAT?????

🍀.....He was nice. I don't think we have to worry. Also, depths, Crow cut it back with the swearing– I thought you said you'd never use those kind of insults ever again?

❤️‍🔥𝐵𝓊𝓇𝓇𝑜𝓌𝒾𝓃𝑔 𝒶𝓌𝒶𝓎 𝓁𝒾𝓀𝑒 𝒶 𝒸𝑜𝓌𝒶𝓇𝒹𝓁𝓎 𝓇𝒶𝒷𝒷𝒾𝓉– [deep breath] Sorry, sorry. I just despise when people don't– explain themselves. Hypocritical, I know! But at least now we have a goal, a direction..... Maybe we can find a way home

<3

[official-joyboy]

What could possibly be THE Joyboy’s business with Bartholomew Kuma and Bonney..?

Hesheshesheshehe!

Nothing too serious, I promise!

It's just that I've heard they've been looking for me! Or, well, Nika, but there's not much of a known difference these days.

And... the world hasn't been kind to them. So, I'm hoping to have some fun and help them if I can!

...As long as --------------- let's me, of course!

...

(Pssst, if I run into any obstacles from ---------------, I'll just ignore them. >:) I'm Joyboy after all. Heshesheshe!)

[whitebeard-official]

Yo! Whitebeard, how are you doing?

I believe you've heard of me from that friend of yours, Roger, right?

I've been making my rounds throughout this interesting website, so I hope you don't mind me popping in for a bit, hm?

Hesheshseshse!

@official-joyboy

Joyboy…

Good to know you exist.

Does Roger know you are here on snailblr?

[official-joyboy]

Of course, I exist, beardy! :D

He may tell you otherwise, but he's always been such a bad liar.

Roger does now! I just got done talking with him. :)

He apparently enjoyed the gifts I left behind on Laugh Tale, so I'm quite happy! Hesheshseshse!

[gold-roger]

Heshesheehshehe!

There's a rumor going around that you've been wanting to meet me, Roger?

So sorry I came later than you wanted, but at least we finally met here. :)

@official-joyboy

i mean, i have been quite interested in meeting you. seeing you in the flesh is another thing. absolutely NOT what i expected.

so youre the joyboy? yeah?

[official-joyboy]

Like you said, in the flesh. :)

I've been called many names: --------------, Smiles, Rat-hair, Fishlegs, Nika, and more. But you can call me Joyboy.

I heard you made it all the way to Laugh Tale! How exciting! Did you enjoy the gifts I left behind? You named them the 'One Piece', right?

What a funny name. Hesheshehsehe!

[gold-roger]

sure were something, all right! though they aint mine anymore. put them back to be found by the new wandering souls!

now we just have to hope the right one finds it, hm?

[official-joyboy]

*While you can't see his eyes after his straw hat, you can see Joyboy's smile grow at your words.*

A'i, let us hope the future paves a bright path ahead.

*The man throws back his laugh and lets out a booming laugh*

HESHESHESEHE! Let's meet again soon, ay, Roger?

*With a flash of a bright light, the man was gone*

[gold-roger]

Heshesheehshehe!

There's a rumor going around that you've been wanting to meet me, Roger?

So sorry I came later than you wanted, but at least we finally met here. :)

@official-joyboy

i mean, i have been quite interested in meeting you. seeing you in the flesh is another thing. absolutely NOT what i expected.

so youre the joyboy? yeah?

[official-joyboy]

Like you said, in the flesh. :)

I've been called many names: --------------, Smiles, Rat-hair, Fishlegs, Nika, and more. But you can call me Joyboy.

I heard you made it all the way to Laugh Tale! How exciting! Did you enjoy the gifts I left behind? You named them the 'One Piece', right?

What a funny name. Hesheshehsehe!

[official-joyboy]

@firestormsquad-official

Time and dimension travel, huh? You guys are a long way from home.

How exciting and frightening that must be.

Did you guys run into a holder of the Toki-Toki fruit? I met a user before, back in my time, but she didn't mention anything about dimension travel.

Hmmmmmm... you may want to research 'Rainbow Mists'; it could be useful.

*Looks over*

...Ah. You may want to deal with that first. Hesheshehse!

[firestormsquad-official]

🥀Me & Blue have met Toki! This wasn't her!

🎭Yeah we confirmed that with the dimension hop!

❤️‍🔥We'll look into Rainbow Mists, I'm already buried in research papers.....

🍀...Why the fuck is my arm– Mark hurting around you?????

[official-joyboy]

*Joyboy looks at Shamrock with a heavy look*.

Mark? Don't tell me you're a holy knight at this age-

*Feeling the familiar presence of Abyss, Joyboy suddenly lets out a deep sigh with his strawhat covering his eyes*

Somehow, you keep finding new ways to disgust me, Imu.

*He then reached out his hand towards the young knight and gave him a small, bittersweet smile.*

If you allow me, can I see it?

[firestormsquad-official]

[the group collectively🔥 huddle closer around 🍀, protective as always]

❤️‍🔥If we're gonna be messing with anything related to Them, it's probably safest if I just.....

۞SILENCE۞

[the ultraviolet haze is comforting in a way, like hiding under a blanket to sneak past bedtime. 🔥 all glance at 🍀, allowing him to lead the interaction]

🍀.....Okay. You can look at it. It's just a Shallows, Father insisted thirteen was old enough, even though it hurt... But it's been four years since that, I'm fine, it doesn't even bother me anymore.

[🍀 rolls up his sleeve enough to show the Mark just above his elbow, looking deeply uncomfortable and leaning into his friends a bit]

[official-joyboy]

*Joyboy starts at the purple hue of ❤️‍🔥's devil fruit with recognition.*

Nevermore, huh? Nika did say that their situation wasn't unique to them...

*Joyboy brushes away that thought before focusing back into firestorm. He leans down to get a better look at the Mark and gives a bigger, brighter smile.*

Thank you for showing me this. I know the Mark must hurt like hell around me, and I'm sorry about that. Imu can be pretty possessive.

*Looks up towards the group before looking back at the Mark.*

But I'm glad you've found your nakama. That's something even Imu never managed to do, despite my many attempts.

Sigh, okay. Unfortunately, while I'm able to bend the rules of interference because I'm... well, me, I'm not sure how that works across different dimensions. Probably not that much of a difference, but I'm not willing to test that on you.

However! I believe I can at least help with the pain! I can alter the Mark just for this dimension so its sensation is like a hum rather than a stab wound.

Only if you let me, of course.

[firestormsquad-official]

۞

❤️‍🔥You are the second person to bring up what or who ever "Nevermore" is... I hate not knowing things......

🥀Mysterious Mark Maker is possessive enough we only get to hang with Knight once a month usually, but–!

🎭–FUCK YEAH WE'RE HIS NAKAMA!!!!!

🌴This idiot would be lost without us!

🌪Snrk– Remember when he used to flinch at ya, Belle-D-mère?

🍀I did not flinch! Ah– anyway... That's– a big offer.....

🗝It's up to you, Shamrock. None of us, not even smiles over here, are going to argue what you want.

[🍀 pauses, glancing between Joy Boy and his friends hesitantly before– slowly, with a slightly scared look in his eyes– nodding. Joy Boy can be trusted to alter the Mark, despite the fear of inviting Their wrath]

[official-joyboy]

Hesheshsheshe! Smiles, huh? It's been a while since someone called me that.

*Looks over to ❤️‍🔥*

While I would love to tell you more, I don't think they'll be happy with me getting all their business, BUUUT I could always point you in the right direction!

*Joyboy snaps his fingers, and a log pose to 'Elbaph' appears in his hands. He gives it to ❤️‍🔥.*

Here! That's a log pose to Elbaph, which currently holds all the remaining books from Ohara.

*The mention of Ohara brings a dark look to Joyboy's eyes before he blinks them away.*

You may find your answers there if you wish to make the journey-

*Joyboy notices ❤️‍🔥's golden fangs and pauses for a moment before flashing ❤️‍🔥 a warm smile and starts to speak Celestial.*

Don't let your blood hold you back, kid. The sins of the past are not yours.

*Turns over to 🌴 and starts speaking Common again*

A D., you say? No wonder I could feel a wild energy coming from you. And that pink hair... Huh, you're her descendant. It's great to see one survived.

*And finally, Joyboy turns over to 🍀 with a serious expression and softly puts two fingers on the Mark. The Mark glows, sparkles, and drums before coming to a sudden stop. The Abyssal energy flowing from the Mark like a river had now become more of a trickle.*

There, how does that feel? Everything alright?

Oh, and don't worry about his wrath. The effect will disappear once you guys get back home. And if you guys somehow run into him here, just call for me, okay? I'll deal with him.

[firestormsquad-official]

۞

🗝[shrug] It's an accurate nickname.

[❤️‍🔥 scrambles to grab the log-pose, tripping over himself and nearly faceplanting in process. 🎭 catches him. ❤️‍🔥 runs his fingers over the compass with a reverent look before snapping to stare at Joy Boy]

❤️‍🔥First off, you know Holy?!? And– second off– depths, Ohara..... I have so many questions.

🎭Damn I don't even get a thank you–?

🌴Yeah I'm a D– wait what. Smiles, dude, I don't know my family. Elaborate please?????

🌪I'm like 80% sure he's just fucking with us at this point

[🍀 flinches at the touch and shudders at the feeling. He blinks several times, squinting in an attempt to focus]

🍀It... depths below and above, that felt weird. But..... It doesn't hurt anymore. And it's quieter, like when Crow uses Calm on me....... On that note, I'm sure you can lift the Silence now–

[the Silence in the air promptly lifts, ultraviolet haze fading away like mist under harsh sunlight]

🥀Knight– Shamrock– your Haki signature's different

forests of carnivorous fauna, the protection of a gilded cage sight of an eclipse through the clouds, the danger of teeth and blades both

[official-joyboy]

*Joyboy can't help but laugh at the sight in front of him. It was just so familiar; it almost hurt.*

Hesheshshsehe! Unfortunately, I can't stay any longer, but don't be afraid to contact me if you guys need anything else.

*Looks over to ❤️‍🔥*

And of course, I know Holy or Celestial or whatever they call it nowadays! Back in my time, that was just the native language for the Red Line. I know you and 🍀 come from there by those fangs, and-

*Joyboy stops talking and pauses, having a moment of realization. He then turns around and starts talking to himself.*

The Red Line-... The Serpent- That's why?!

*Joyboy mumbles to himself and blocks out the many questions from Firestorm.*

What was he thinking?! Well, I know what he's thinking, but still! I know it's the main source for Abyssal energy, but the side effe-

*Joyboy suddenly stops himself and coughs before muttering about not getting muted, to the confusion of the onlookers.*

A-anyways, sorry about that! I just realized something important.

*Looks towards 🌴*

I'll need to jump through a few more hoops to get you that information, so it'll take a second, but I promise to get you your answers. Everybody deserves to know their past.

*Once more, Joyboy turns to 🍀 and gives one more soft smile.*

I'm serious. Please contact me if anything happens, especially if it's related to that Mark or him, okay?

*Standing up and dusting himself off, Joyboy gives a finger salute to Firestorm as a goodbye.*

Till next time!

*Suddenly, there's a bright flash, and he's gone.*

[official-joyboy]

Do you know anything about @totmusica-official????? It talks like it knows, or at least knows of, you

@totmusica-official.... @totmusica-official....

Oh! You mean that huge music demon my crew helped beat up?

Man, that was such a long time ago! And it was a good fight too!

Long story short, that music demon wasn't born from this world, and when some stupid noble summoned him, the demon didn't exactly want to leave peacefully. Why? You'll see.

That's when we came in! My crew and I stumbled across the massacre Totmusica was creating and jumped into the fight. I, myself, was in Nika form, so they probably don't know much about me, Joyboy, but rather me, Nika.

Of course, we beat them but later discovered that the demon was heavily infected with Abyss from the summoning, which not only corrupted Totmusica into their demon form but also bound them to our world. Why? Well, Abyss originates from our world, of course! I'll explain more later.

Anyways, because we couldn't send Totmusica back to their world, we had no choice but to seal them until we found a way to reverse the demon transformation.

...Which we never did.

As for the music sheets, the seal most likely grew weaker over the years, allowing Totmusica to torment users of the Uta-Uta fruit into finding a way to free them. That way being the music sheets. And the rest is history.

*Joyboy takes a moment to breathe after that huge rant. He then blinks and remembers something.*

Oh right, the current user of the Uta-Uta fruit is @uta-the-diva-offical, right? This may be important for her to know.

Hmmm... Lily's going to be mad at me for interfering too much.

[uta-the-diva-offical]

wait thanks this is actually really helpful, kyeheh ~ !

the abyss ? what's that ??

[official-joyboy]

Hmmmm... That's a difficult question to answer...

While I'm already breaking many rules of interference because I'm me...

*As to further his point, Joyboy snaps his fingers, and a sofa chair appears out of nowhere, and he sits on it.*

If I say too much, ---------- may actually mute me. :( But I'll try.

Let's just say Abyssal energy comes from the remains of a go-

#############

*Joyboy jumps from the sudden alarm.*

Huh! That's what a warning sounds like. Okay, let's just say it comes from the Anger of the Serpent.

Abyssal energy originates from the Before, but it started to be harnessed during the Void Century. For example, Abyssal energy was used to summon @totmusica-official and corrupt them.

Honestly, that corruption could've been much worse. Two words: Lily Carnation.

Anyway, I don't think I can say much more before getting another warning, but I'll leave you with this: the origin of Abyssal energy parallels that of the origin of Devil Fruits-

#############

ALRIGHT! Geez! Do you need to make that so loud?!

[official-joyboy]

@firestormsquad-official

Time and dimension travel, huh? You guys are a long way from home.

How exciting and frightening that must be.

Did you guys run into a holder of the Toki-Toki fruit? I met a user before, back in my time, but she didn't mention anything about dimension travel.

Hmmmmmm... you may want to research 'Rainbow Mists'; it could be useful.

*Looks over*

...Ah. You may want to deal with that first. Hesheshehse!

[firestormsquad-official]

🥀Me & Blue have met Toki! This wasn't her!

🎭Yeah we confirmed that with the dimension hop!

❤️‍🔥We'll look into Rainbow Mists, I'm already buried in research papers.....

🍀...Why the fuck is my arm– Mark hurting around you?????

[official-joyboy]

*Joyboy looks at Shamrock with a heavy look*.

Mark? Don't tell me you're a holy knight at this age-

*Feeling the familiar presence of Abyss, Joyboy suddenly lets out a deep sigh with his strawhat covering his eyes*

Somehow, you keep finding new ways to disgust me, Imu.

*He then reached out his hand towards the young knight and gave him a small, bittersweet smile.*

If you allow me, can I see it?

[firestormsquad-official]

[the group collectively🔥 huddle closer around 🍀, protective as always]

❤️‍🔥If we're gonna be messing with anything related to Them, it's probably safest if I just.....

۞SILENCE۞

[the ultraviolet haze is comforting in a way, like hiding under a blanket to sneak past bedtime. 🔥 all glance at 🍀, allowing him to lead the interaction]

🍀.....Okay. You can look at it. It's just a Shallows, Father insisted thirteen was old enough, even though it hurt... But it's been four years since that, I'm fine, it doesn't even bother me anymore.

[🍀 rolls up his sleeve enough to show the Mark just above his elbow, looking deeply uncomfortable and leaning into his friends a bit]

[official-joyboy]

*Joyboy starts at the purple hue of ❤️‍🔥's devil fruit with recognition.*

Nevermore, huh? Nika did say that their situation wasn't unique to them...

*Joyboy brushes away that thought before focusing back into firestorm. He leans down to get a better look at the Mark and gives a bigger, brighter smile.*

Thank you for showing me this. I know the Mark must hurt like hell around me, and I'm sorry about that. Imu can be pretty possessive.

*Looks up towards the group before looking back at the Mark.*

But I'm glad you've found your nakama. That's something even Imu never managed to do, despite my many attempts.

Sigh, okay. Unfortunately, while I'm able to bend the rules of interference because I'm... well, me, I'm not sure how that works across different dimensions. Probably not that much of a difference, but I'm not willing to test that on you.

However! I believe I can at least help with the pain! I can alter the Mark just for this dimension so its sensation is like a hum rather than a stab wound.

Only if you let me, of course.

[firestormsquad-official]

۞

❤️‍🔥You are the second person to bring up what or who ever "Nevermore" is... I hate not knowing things......

🥀Mysterious Mark Maker is possessive enough we only get to hang with Knight once a month usually, but–!

🎭–FUCK YEAH WE'RE HIS NAKAMA!!!!!

🌴This idiot would be lost without us!

🌪Snrk– Remember when he used to flinch at ya, Belle-D-mère?

🍀I did not flinch! Ah– anyway... That's– a big offer.....

🗝It's up to you, Shamrock. None of us, not even smiles over here, are going to argue what you want.

[🍀 pauses, glancing between Joy Boy and his friends hesitantly before– slowly, with a slightly scared look in his eyes– nodding. Joy Boy can be trusted to alter the Mark, despite the fear of inviting Their wrath]

[official-joyboy]

Hesheshsheshe! Smiles, huh? It's been a while since someone called me that.

*Looks over to ❤️‍🔥*

While I would love to tell you more, I don't think they'll be happy with me getting all their business, BUUUT I could always point you in the right direction!

*Joyboy snaps his fingers, and a log pose to 'Elbaph' appears in his hands. He gives it to ❤️‍🔥.*

Here! That's a log pose to Elbaph, which currently holds all the remaining books from Ohara.

*The mention of Ohara brings a dark look to Joyboy's eyes before he blinks them away.*

You may find your answers there if you wish to make the journey-

*Joyboy notices ❤️‍🔥's golden fangs and pauses for a moment before flashing ❤️‍🔥 a warm smile and starts to speak Celestial.*

Don't let your blood hold you back, kid. The sins of the past are not yours.

*Turns over to 🌴 and starts speaking Common again*

A D., you say? No wonder I could feel a wild energy coming from you. And that pink hair... Huh, you're her descendant. It's great to see one of you survived.

*And finally, Joyboy turns over to 🍀 with a serious expression and softly puts two fingers on the Mark. The Mark glows, sparkles, and drums before coming to a sudden stop. The Abyssal energy flowing from the Mark like a river had now become more of a trickle.*

There, how does that feel? Everything alright?

Oh, and don't worry about his wrath. The effect will disappear once you guys get back home. And if you guys somehow run into him here, just call for me, okay? I'll deal with him.

[nika-official]

*Stares at Nika with a friendly but pensive look*

Huh, isn't this a familiar sight?

It's been a while, Nika! How are you? I hope you've been treating Luffy ...well.

@official-joyboy

:0

SHISHISHISHISHISHISHISHI!! I HAVE BEEN TRYING SO HARD! HUMANS ARE VERY HARD TO TAKE CARE OF BUT HE'S IN MY BODY SO IT'S BEEN EASIER NOW! BEFORE THAT HE JUST CRIED AND YELLED BECAUSE HE THOUGHT HE WAS DYING WHEN I SHOWED MY FACE... I MISSED YOU SO MUCH JOYBOY! I HAVE BEEN SPREADING SO MUCH LOVE AND JOY FOR EVERYONE!

[official-joyboy]

*Joyboy steps closer towards Nika. The sun god's presence is heavy yet breathtaking, but the feeling is nothing new to him.*

I've missed you too, Nika. It's great to hear you've been spreading love and joy...

And that Luffy is... okay. Just make sure he's actually happy with this, alright?

*Joyboy wants to ask his old friend many questions at the moment, but decides on one.*

Hey, Nika? How are we still connected? I thought that should've ended the moment I died...

[nika-official]

I'LL ASK HIM SOON! PROMISE!

.... HM. GOOD QUESTION! I HAVE NO IDEA! YOU CAN TRUST ME BECAUSE I'M UNDER A SPELL THAT FORCES ME TO TELL THE TRUTH! NOT THAT I THINK YOU DON'T TRUST ME ALREADY.

[official-joyboy]

Thing is, Nika, I still have a Nika form.

I transformed when I was talking (threatening) to that thing, but you obviously have a new vessel.

*Gestures to Nika by waving his arm up and down*

So, do you have two vessels or...

Are there two yous?