Set Adrift: Kuma in Equestria

by EnderBrony

Canceled(Very important info, Please Read)

I’ve been trying to write my story, and I just can’t do it. I have the storyline more or less put together, but there's one major issue that’s majorly inhibited the progress of the story. That issue is Kuma.

While I have been able to use Kuma in my story up till this point, that’s only because I’ve been mainly focused on setting the story up. However, in the next 2 chapters, Kuma is the main focus, which is where the problem comes in. There is almost nothing known about Kuma. In fact, there is so little known about Kuma that I was able to put nearly everything that is known about him so far into a few sentences in chapter three; Kuma’s self introduction…

“I am a current member of the Shichibukai and an ex-commander of the Revolutionary army, as well as a beta subject in the Pacifista project. I am also the possessor of the abilities of the Nikyu-Nikyu no mi, a Devil fruit. Prior to my becoming a Shichibukai, I was a pirate known as ‘The Tyrant’, due to my previously violent nature. Before being frozen, my bounty was close to 300,000,000 beli."

This small paragraph explains almost everything that is known about Kuma so far in the One Piece series. Because of this lack of information, I have found it nearly impossible to write any scene that involves Kuma having to react to a situation or interact with the Mane six. Also, in the anime/manga, Kuma is not shown expressing any emotion, but only keeps his usual blank stare, even when Zoro cuts him, so it makes it kinda hard to have him show any kind of emotion without him feeling OOC. Also, there is nothing known about what Kuma does in his down time, other than read his book. Hell, I don’t know if Kuma even eats, due to his Pacifista modifications...

Another major issue I’m having with Kuma is his sheer mass. Dealing with a human that has powers like Kuma’s, but also little information would have been hard enough. But having a
22 1/2ft. giant in place of a normal human makes it that much harder, as there are practically no building that can accommodate him, save some of the rooms in Celestia’s Palace. That pretty much cuts out any chance of Kuma ever going to Ponyville or pretty much anywhere else with an interior.

Because of the Issues I’m having with Kuma, I’m going to cancel the story. I’m not going to keep trying to write something that’s incredibly difficult to do, as well as it’s not fun to write at this point. While bringing Kuma to Equestria may have been a somewhat decent idea, sheer difficulty stemming from his size and lack of details has made trying to write this story more of a chore than a hobby. I know I’m letting people down by canceling this story, but I’m not enjoying dealing with the issues I’m having.

However, there is a miniscule glimmer of hope for this story. As Sabo has returned as of One Piece chapter 731, there is a chance that he has discovered some things about Kuma, as Kuma was in the Revolutionary army when Dragon found Sabo. If Sabo happens to explain some things about the people he met in the revolutionary army, then he might give some information about Kuma, which may give me a chance to get this story up and running again. If information about Kuma does come to light, then I’m going to completely re-write my story from point A to where I am now. This is because not only was I lacking details in some parts, but I might just have to Ponify Kuma to even make him compatable with equestria. I know that many of you may not like this, but I honestly believe that this would be the best course of action to keep the story alive, if it ever returns that is…

Trust me people, I’m desperately hoping that Information about Kuma and his past comes to light, as I really enjoyed writing this story while I could. Even though the story didn’t get views and likes in the thousands, a lot of people still seemed to like it, and that’s all that mattered to me. Just knowing that people enjoyed reading what I wrote inspired me to continue writing. However, If Kuma in Equestria doesn’t end up coming back... well, there’s nothing much that could be done’ I’ve tried to write, but I just can’t, as it’s just too difficult. Even if it doesn’t come back, I’m still going to be writing other stories, so at least it’s not all bad…

Sorry for the long explanation people, I just had some points that I had to bring up. I’ve explained that the story is (temporarily?)canceled and why, and I’ve also explained that there may be a possibility that KiE could return, which is the end of everything I’ve needed to say, so on that note, I’m out.

Comments

[Dirty Bit]

I respect your decision on the matter; also, I'm seriously surprised that Sabo's still alive myself

I would say to possibly construct an original backstory for Kuma that could possibly tie in the canon shown in his storyline much like your first chapter, but I'm sure you have other stories to work on at the moment. If it really is temporary, then I shall be both patient and vigilant for the story's return

[EnderBrony]

3725563 I was considering creating a backstory for Kuma, but I decided not to. I did this because if Kuma's backstory does end up being revealed, and it ends up proving my own to be completely wrong, I'd just have to go over the story once more to fix the errors in my backstory and the events that transpired from it.

[Dirty Bit]

3725593 A smart move, I suppose. Meanwhile, I already have the CP9's planned out

You're gonna be surprised when that happens...

[River Road]

On the one hand I respect your decision. On the other hand...

ARE YOU NUTS?!

You have a protagonist for your story who is not only established in terms of his powers and rank, but almost a blank sheet personality- and backstory-wise. It's like get-out-of-canon-free card!
Not only that, but said character comes from the story with the second-most ridiculous personality quirks of all the stories I know. Go nuts! Or do the exact opposite. Or, if you can't think of anything ask other people and wait for an answer you like. You made threads about almost everything in the One Piece-related groups on this site, why not about this?

[NightmareKnight]

YOU BASTARD!

Spoilers much?! Great, I haven't been able to read the manga lately, and now I found out through you that Sabo is alive. I had my suspicions, but to hear it from someone else and not read it myself... just wtf.

[EnderBrony]

3737466 To be honest, I haven't read the Manga myself. I too heard it from someone else... Plus, I had to explain why exactly there was a reason that the story could continue and how it would.

[NightmareKnight]

3738302 You could've at least put something along the lines of *Spoiler ahead* or something.

[EnderBrony]

3726393 In all honesty, I was thinking of creating my own personality for Kuma so that I could actually use him for the story, but something stopped me. In the anime & manga, it says that in his past, Kuma was known as "The Tyrant," and was, "Violent beyond measure." which basically stops me from creating his own personality and backstory. My only guess as to why he isn't so violent in the Anime is that the Pacifista modifications mellowed him out.

I dunno, if I do get back to this story, I'll probably add an Alternate Universe Tag to indicate that I'm not gonna use Kuma's violent past to make him an easier character to use and whatnot. As of now, I'm too tied up to be working on any writing... give me some time to think about what I'm gonna do...

[mrkillwolf666]

hey so where is chapter 4, are you making it now or not?