Title: Rethinking Things

Rating: PG

Characters: Bellamy, the rest of his crew

Maybe he needed to rethink his life's goals. When you're lying in a hospital bed and the doctor tells you rather bluntly, that he's not sure if you're going to live or die, looting and pillaging doesn't really seem that important. Certainly it would be more fun than lying in this miserable excuse for a medical facility but there were more important things in life.

Bellamy just couldn't think of what.

The pain in his back and the sounds of voices near his bed told him that he hadn't died just yet. "Think he'll make it through?" "What do we do now?" "I'm really fucking hungry." He noted dully that the last voice belonged to Sarquiss. What a prick. The rest of the voices must have agreed with him, for they soon left and Bellamy drifted in and out of wakefulness.

Still, the thought of what now was forefront on his mind. In his thoughts, life took a number of different directions. Get a nice girl, settle down. Or maybe open up a shop or a bar or something. Then he wouldn't have to worry about Doflamingo deciding that he was disgracing his flag, or getting stabbed in the back.

After God knew how long, the doctors finally confirmed that he was well enough and could he get the rest of his money please. As Bellamy sat up, stretching muscles that hadn't been used in days and fumbling with his shoulder warmer, his crew came in and filled around his bed. It was a bit awkward, but he couldn't blame them. He was the captain after all.

There was a long pause, before Rivers got the courage to speak. "So what now captain?" The rest of them (like sheep) nodded consent.

Finally he got the damn garment on and stepped out of bed, Sarquiss and Lily stepping aside to give him room. He looked at each member individually, then spoke. Or rather tried to. All that came out was a feeble sort of squeak. Clearing his throat, Bellamy tried again, and though his voice was hoarse, it worked. "I've been thinking. Maybe it's time to ... I dunno? Not cause trouble? Move on to bigger and better things."

Eyes widened as they stared at the captain - everyone's eyes. First surprise, then shock, then worry, followed by more surprise. Certainly, no one had expected this from Bellamy the Hyena. Is he for serious? That was the question that was running through everyone's minds. Before it could be vocalized, Bellamy laughed.

"Gyahahahaha! You guys had the best expressions! Okay, serious. Who are we going to mug now?"

A/N: God, I love Bellamy. He's such a jerk though.

Well, anywho, this was my first One Piece drabble. Hope you enjoyed it! If you want to see a particular character or theme, I do take requests. That's not a promise though!