Hiya, peeps! Here is my second One Piece story. This time, however, I've written a story of multiple chapters. This is a Valentine's Day special, even though it's a day late. Sorry about that!

This story is dedicated to SweetStar17 for the use of her fan-character, Aura, and to everyone who can support Aura/Zoro, a little Piper (my fan-character)/Usopp, and Nami/Sanji. Also, I apologize ahead of time if this story feels rushed. So, enjoy!

Disclaimer: I do not own anything from One Piece; Eiichiro Oda-sensei owns One Piece and its characters. I only own my original character, Piper. Aura is owned by SweetStar17. All other miscellaneous characters and Amore Island are completely made up just for this story.

Note: This story takes place before meeting Vivi and Chopper, so you won't be seeing them. Sorry!

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Valentine Fever

Chapter One: The Island of Amore

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'Welcome to the island of romance and love, Amore Island! Everyday is Valentine's Day, so spend each day with your one true love and live in complete bliss.

-Amore Island manager'

"So we just landed on an island of love? Sounds interesting," Nami said as she finished reading the welcome sign by the beach shore.

The Straw Hat pirates had previously decided to supply more materials after traveling a long way from Loguetown and recruiting two new members, both musicians. The bright sun shining above revealed a bustling town of lovers and merchants going from one place to another in an air of sweet bliss, just as the sign read.

Each of the pirate crewmates came out to check on the surroundings before exiting the ship. The first to come out was Nami, since she agreed to read the sign and detect the geography of the island.

Next was Luffy, the rubber captain immediately jumping off the ship to run on the beach shore. After him came Usopp, the long-nosed marksman, and Piper, the purple-haired musician; these two ran to Luffy to join him in an energetic race.

After the seventeen-year-olds, Zoro and Aura climbed down together and stood next to Nami to read the sign. They both blushed and smiled to each other as they held hands. They were definitely going to enjoy this break.

Lastly came Sanji, who climbed down and observed the "love is in the air" feeling in the atmosphere and became googly-eyed himself. He noodle-danced his way to Nami with large hearts in his eyes and made offers to take her to town; all offers were denied, though.

"I have an idea!"

Everyone jumped as Luffy shouted amongst the group. They became silent as they waited for the captain's suggestion. Come to think of it, they were slightly surprised that he even had an idea…

Luffy grinned and continued. "How about we spend today doing special things for each other? Then we'll buy more supplies and leave by tomorrow!"

…and an impressive idea it was! The crew agreed, and most of them went ahead into the town. Sanji immediately set out to buy gifts for his beloved Nami-swan (and maybe check out some of the pretty girls along the way).

Zoro and Usopp decided to team up and secretly buy reservations to a restaurant that serves special food of romance. Zoro believed that this night would be perfect for spending personal time with his girlfriend Aura, a mermaid musician with pony-tailed brown hair and bright blue eyes. Usopp thought that this was the perfect opportunity to tell Piper about his feelings for her, since she greatly reminded him of his village friend, Kaya.

As the two guys left, the girls and Luffy stayed by the ship to think about how to spend the day successfully. They each decided to buy appropriate gifts for each of the crewmates to show thankfulness for the adventures so far.

Before they were able to enter the town, three young men from within the town walked up to the three girls with warming smiles on their faces, and they each introduced themselves to each girl.

The first guy, a redhead, addressed Nami while taking her hand gently. "I'm Brandon, an expert fisherman and chef around these parts. How about I show you around town and buy you some jewelry along the way?"

Nami's eyes glittered at the word "jewelry", and she grinned cheerfully. "Of course! You are buying, right?"

The redheaded man nodded and led Nami into town, the redheaded girl clinging to his arm playfully.

The second man, a tall brunette, lent his hand to Piper and stared into her eyes with his gentle eyes of black orbs. "My, what beauty hath come to me. I've never seen a more gorgeous angel in my life. You are indeed a princess to my eyes and heart. Shall I show you around, little lady?"

Piper giggled; she was easily amused by poetry and stories of romance and fun. She graciously took the man's hand and went with him into town.

The remaining individuals—Luffy, Aura, and the third man—stood facing each other for a moment in silence. Then the third man, who was blonde and quite muscular, offered his open hand to Aura.

"Fair maiden, shall we spend the day getting to know each other?"

Aura blushed and replied nicely, "I'm sorry, but I already have a boyfriend elsewhere."

"And yet he hasn't taken you with him to see the town? For shame, fair maiden. A man should take his time to shower his love with hospitality. Come, I shall respect any wishes you desire." With a small sigh, Aura agreed to go with the welcoming man.

This left the rubber captain standing alone in a confused daze.

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To be continued…