Spike first started out as a young boy aboard a pirate crew. Having been born as the son of the crew's captain, Spike inherited a strong sense of adventure, which would end up resulting in his daredevil attitude in the years to come. However, even if he was the captain's son, he was nothing more than a simple cabin boy, and performed menial chores for the crew. He spent many of his earlier years living the life of a relatively minor pirate; braving each journey he faced, fighting off enemies, and enjoying the company of his crewmates. However, this didn't last long. Out of hunger, and not having known any better, Spike consumed a Devil Fruit the crew had found, and hoped to sell. Enraged at his son's foolish actions, Spike's father immediately disowned him, and decided to maroon Spike on t