Chapter 1: The Dream of a Lifetime

Lora S Dave stood on the edge of the dock, gazing out at the vast expanse of the ocean. The sun was setting, casting a golden glow over the waves as they gently lapped against the shore. The air was filled with the sound of seagulls crying and the smell of saltwater and tar.

Lora's eyes sparkled with excitement as he thought about the adventure that lay ahead. He had always dreamed of becoming a pirate, just like his idol, Kaito S Mat, the first and only Pirates King. And now, at the age of 17, Lora was finally taking the first step towards making that dream a reality.

"Lora, are you sure you're ready for this?" a voice called out from behind him.

Lora turned to see his best friend, Arin, standing on the dock, a look of concern etched on his face. Arin was a year older than Lora and had always been the more cautious of the two.

"I was born ready, Arin," Lora replied, grinning confidently. "I've been preparing for this moment my whole life."

Arin nodded, though his expression remained skeptical. "I know you have, but this is different. You're not just talking about sailing the seas and discovering hidden treasure. You're talking about becoming the Pirates King. That's a big responsibility, Lora."

Lora's grin faltered for a moment, but then he nodded resolutely. "I know it won't be easy, but I'm willing to take the risk. I have to try, Arin. I owe it to myself and to Kaito's memory."

Arin sighed, but a small smile played on his lips. "I'll support you, Lora. Always. But promise me one thing: be careful, okay?"

Lora nodded, his heart swelling with gratitude towards his friend. "I promise, Arin. I'll be careful. And I'll make sure to stay in touch, no matter where my journey takes me."

With that, Lora turned back to the sea, his eyes fixed on the horizon. The wind was picking up, and the waves were growing choppy, but Lora felt a sense of calm wash over him. He knew that this was just the beginning of an epic adventure, one that would take him to the farthest reaches of the ocean and test his courage, wit, and determination.

As Lora stood there, lost in thought, a figure emerged from the crowd of people on the dock. It was an old man, with a long white beard and a twinkle in his eye. He was dressed in a faded pirate's coat, and a wide-brimmed hat sat atop his head.

"Ah, Lora S Dave," the old man said, his voice low and gravelly. "I've been looking for you. My name is Captain Orion, and I've heard a lot about your... ambitions."

Lora's eyes narrowed, unsure of what to make of the old man. But there was something about Captain Orion that seemed familiar, something that made Lora feel like he could trust him.

"What do you want, Captain Orion?" Lora asked, trying to sound confident.

Captain Orion smiled, his eyes glinting with amusement. "I want to help you, Lora. I want to help you become the Pirates King."


Lora's eyes widened in surprise as Captain Orion's words hung in the air. He had never met the old man before, but there was something about him that seemed... familiar.

"What do you mean, you want to help me?" Lora asked, trying to sound cautious.

Captain Orion chuckled, his eyes twinkling with amusement. "I mean, I want to help you become the Pirates King, of course. I've been watching you, Lora. I've seen the way you move, the way you think. You've got the makings of a great pirate, and I'm willing to bet that you've got what it takes to become the greatest of all time."

Lora's mind was racing. How did Captain Orion know so much about him? And what did he mean by "the makings of a great pirate"?

"I don't understand," Lora said, trying to stall for time. "What makes you think I've got what it takes to become the Pirates King?"

Captain Orion smiled again, his eyes glinting with a knowing look. "Let's just say that I've been around for a long time, Lora. I've seen a lot of pirates come and go, and I know what it takes to make it to the top. You've got the heart of a pirate, and that's something that can't be taught."

Lora felt a surge of excitement at the old man's words. Could it be true? Did he really have what it took to become the Pirates King?

As Lora stood there, trying to make sense of things, Captain Orion reached into his pocket and pulled out a small, intricately carved wooden box.

"This is for you, Lora," Captain Orion said, his eyes glinting with a knowing look. "Open it, and you'll see what I mean."

Lora's heart was pounding as he took the box from Captain Orion. He lifted the lid, and a faint glow emanated from inside.

Inside the box, Lora saw a small, rolled-up parchment, tied with a length of black ribbon. The parchment was adorned with strange symbols and markings that seemed to shimmer and glow in the fading light.

"What is this?" Lora asked, his voice barely above a whisper.

Captain Orion's smile returned, and he nodded. "That, Lora, is the first piece of the puzzle. The first clue to finding the Great Treasure, and becoming the Pirates King."

Lora's eyes widened as he stared at the parchment. He felt a sense of excitement and wonder, and he knew that his journey was just beginning.

As Lora stood there, staring at the parchment, he felt a sudden sense of unease. Something didn't feel right. He looked up at Captain Orion, and saw that the old man's smile had faltered.

"What's going on, Captain Orion?" Lora asked, his voice firm. "What's really going on here?"

Captain Orion's eyes seemed to cloud over, and he looked away. "I'm afraid I've been playing a trick on you, Lora," he said, his voice low and gravelly. "You see, I'm not just any old man. I'm a member of a secret society, one that's been hiding in the shadows for centuries."

Lora's eyes widened in shock. "What do you mean?" he asked, his voice barely above a whisper.

Captain Orion's eyes locked onto Lora's, and he spoke in a low, urgent tone. "I mean that the Great Treasure is not just a treasure, Lora. It's a key. A key to unlocking a powerful secret, one that could change the course of history. And I'm afraid that you're not the only one searching for it."

Lora's mind was reeling. What did Captain Orion mean? What secret was he talking about?

Suddenly, a figure emerged from the shadows. It was a woman, tall and imposing, with long black hair and piercing green eyes.

"Ah, Captain Orion," she said, her voice low and husky. "I see you've found the boy."

Captain Orion nodded, his eyes never leaving Lora's face. "Yes, I have. And I'm afraid that he's not what we expected."

The woman's eyes narrowed, and she took a step closer to Lora. "What do you mean?" she asked, her voice dripping with menace.

Lora felt a surge of fear, and he took a step back. Who was this woman, and what did she want?

"I mean that Lora here is not just any ordinary boy," Captain Orion said, his voice low and gravelly. "He's the son of a pirate, and he's got the heart of a pirate. But he's also got something else, something that could change the course of history."

The woman's eyes locked onto Lora's, and he felt a shiver run down his spine. What did she want from him?


The woman's eyes seemed to bore into Lora's soul, and he felt a sense of unease wash over him. Who was she, and what did she want from him?

"I am Lady Calantha," she said, her voice low and husky. "And I am here to tell you, Lora, that you are in grave danger."

Lora's eyes widened in surprise. "What do you mean?" he asked, his voice shaking slightly.

Lady Calantha's eyes seemed to cloud over, and she spoke in a low, urgent tone. "You see, Lora, the Great Treasure is not just a treasure. It's a key to unlocking a powerful secret, one that could change the course of history. And there are those who will stop at nothing to get it."

Lora's mind was racing. What did Lady Calantha mean? Who were these people, and what did they want with him?

Captain Orion stepped forward, his eyes locked onto Lady Calantha's. "I think it's time we told Lora the truth," he said, his voice low and gravelly.

Lady Calantha nodded, her eyes never leaving Lora's face. "Yes, I think you're right, Captain Orion. Lora, you are not just any ordinary boy. You are the last living heir of the Pirates King, and you have a claim to the throne."

Lora's eyes widened in shock. What did Lady Calantha mean? He was the last living heir of the Pirates King?

"But that's not all," Lady Calantha continued. "You also have a powerful enemy, one who will stop at nothing to destroy you and claim the throne for themselves."

Lora's mind was reeling. Who was this enemy, and what did they want from him?

Suddenly, a loud noise echoed through the air, and Lora saw a ship approaching the dock. It was a large ship, with black sails and a hull adorned with intricate carvings.

"Ah, it seems our enemy has arrived," Lady Calantha said, her eyes locked onto the ship. "Lora, you must come with me. We must get you to safety before it's too late."

Lora's heart was racing. What was going on? Who was this enemy, and what did they want from him?

Chapter end