An aspiring cultural historian wakes up in a realm where magic is technology, institutions mirror reality, and the world is on the cusp of geopolitical upheaval and historic societal change.
But first she must find her footing and establish a new sense of identity... in the wrong body.
Rose is on a simple mission. Find the bastard that took their mother and find out what happened to her.
They've got the tools: a Devil Fruit that turns the world into a game interface, space to grow, and the ability to get stronger with every other user they meet. They've got knowledge of how canon is supposed to go. They even have some high-level skills before the trip starts! (With some crucial drawbacks.)
It's the Straw Hats - and a blend of preconceived notions and pre-existing...
Overlord tries to talk Acid Storm into taking a break from their research, and tries not to think about their own work, wanting instead for both of them to have a moment together...
Please note that this story includes an intimate make out scene that is sensual but stays in non-lewd pg-13 territory.
This was written for the 2022 Transformers Rare Pairing Fest! You can read about it on tumblr, and find our tumblr post of the story there. :3 This story was also posted to Ao3 by us on October...