A Nami's Christmas Carol
It's a snowy winter day on the Thousand Sunny. The day before Christmas, the Straw hats were sailing across the new world. The crew's navigator said that they would reach an island in two days meaning they're going to miss Christmas. Luffy, Usopp, and Chopper were all depressed hearing the news and now were on deck wearing their winter jackets doing nothing until, Franky came outside.
"Why are you three down?" He asked since they usually be all jolly.
"Nami said that we will miss Christmas" Luffy said in a sad tone.
"No, Christmas?..why is that?"
"It's because we aren't going to reach an island in time for Christmas" Usopp exclaimed.
"That's dumb...we don't need to go to some Island to have Christmas...We can have it here!" Franky said a smile.
"REALLY!" the three went close to him with sparkles in their eyes.
"Yes, we can have a Christmas Party right here...I will set up everything we need to make this the best Christmas party" Franky told them.
"And we can help you" Chopper spoke with smile.
"You beat me right to it Franky...I was going to give the same idea to" Usopp stated with confidence in his voice. "We can put the tree here..and hang the lights here..and Sanji…"
"Can make the MEAT!" Luffy finished his sentence, drooling over the thought of Sanji's cooking.
"Ya, sure...no problem" Sanji said coming out from the dining hall. "But there isn't going to be just meat..there will be much more, since from the last island I still have enough supplies to make a magnificent Christmas Dinner...don't you worry Captain..(bowing)..leave the food to me" Sanji said in a serious yet elegant tone.
"Good..and how about you Zoro?" Luffy asked Zoro who is leaning against the snow cover tree.
"I'm going to bring the sake...whats a party if there isn't Sake!" He exclaimed with a smile.
"Seems like we aren't going to miss Christmas after all" Robin said coming outside from her chambers wearing a light violet winter coat.
"YoYoYoYo...it seems like I'm going to have to prepare a Christmas song for this party" Brook spoke not wearing any jacket.
Everyone had smiles on their faces thinking about the Christmas party there going to have except for one person who finally came out of her chambers wearing a pink jacket. Nami heard everything and she didn't look happy.
"So, What about the presents?" Nami spoke leaning on the rail looking down at everyone.
"Oh, she's right...since there isn't anything around here, there is nothing to give" Usopp exclaimed.
"Also the fact that we spend almost all of our money on supplies...we won't have enough to buy gifts for any of us" Sanji said leaning on the door.
Everyone heads slightly went down from the thoughts of not having presents except for one.
"We don't need presents to celebrate Christmas" Luffy said to Nami.
"We don't need presents..that's what Christmas is, receiving presents..or money!..and since we don't have either of those.. Christmas is ruined!..so, Captain..(crossing her arms)..what will you do to fix this problem..tell Santa to drop some gold from the skies..No, I don't think so..(turning around)..I'm going back to my warm heated room...call me when Christmas is over" she said entering her room.
Luffy had his hands clenched not liking her attitude about Christmas. He crossed his arms and turned away from her room. "Why did she have to say that" he thought looking around him seeing the Christmas spirit in everyone slowly going away. He saw that even they believe that presents are important. He made a frown and began walking up to the second deck and jumped right on the figure head and slightly tip his straw hat down to cover the sadness in his expression.
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It's dark out and the Sunny is dead silent. No sound is heard except the waves smashing against the ship. Nami is resting in her chambers alone, not being able to fall asleep ever since this morning. She didn't understand why, she just told everyone what Christmas is about. There is no need for her to feel guilty or sorry. "Luffy doesn't know what's he talking about" she thought remembering how he thought you don't need presents for Christmas. "Ya, right...you don't know nothing Captain, nothing at all" she thought looking up at her ceiling. No matter how much times she tells that to herself the image of seeing Luffy and the other depressed because of what she said popped up in her mind. She's frustrated and grabbed her pillow and tossed it to her door. She looked down knowing that she won't get any sleep tonight.
"Aren't you a lively one"
Nami jolted from a voice she never heard before. It sent shivers down her spine. She gulped trying to look around her room to see if anyone is there. She leaned back against the wall, bringing the sheets near her neck.
"W-who's there.."she stuttered fearing who might answer.
Suddenly she started to hear chains rattling. She felt her room getting colder. Her heart began to speed up fearing what is making that scary noise. It sounded like it was coming from all around her. She hugged herself not liking the feeling she is getting. It wasn't until her ears heard a familiar sound. They heard coins clanging on top of one another.
"MONEY!" Nami shouted jumping out of her bed with her eyes turned into a belli signs.
The sound of money and chains stopped along with the temperature going back to normal. A tick mark appeared on top of Nami's head.
"HEY!..I HEARD YOU ALREADY, JUST COME IN" she shouted in anger.
She had her arms crossed, tapping her finger on her arm annoyed at what was coming to her decided to ignore her. She stopped tapping her arm after seeing a green glow coming from her door. That is when her eyes widen seeing something or someone coming through her door. She started to slowly walk back until she it her bed. She started to shake seeing something she never would imagine to exist.
"Y-y-your a-a..G-GHOST" she stuttered in fear of what she is seeing.
"Not any random ghost Missy...Guess who am I"
Nami is freaked out of her mind seeing a real-life ghost. It's hard enough to believe she is in a crew with a walking skeleton and now a ghost. She notices that the ghost looked see through and giving a green colour glow. There is also the fact that had chains tangling around his arm, legs and wrist. It tells her he must have been a prisoner however the clothing isn't one of a prisoner. No, more like what a government officer would where and yet not. She squinted at his clothing and notice it isn't a marine uniform. Since there wasn't any colour except green it's hard to tell what he is wearing. Then his face, looked old so she would have guess a full grown adult except that wide grin is more like a child would show or actually, "That grin is similar to Luffy's" she thought and for a second saw a hologram Luffy grinning on the man's face. Even the messy hair reminded her of Luffy.
"Have you find the answer"
"Oh..no, you dont look familiar"
"To bad...maybe this clue will help, I was once part of a crew who been through many adventures and conquer the new world...I'm the man that achieved something that no one else has...I found.."
Nami eyes widen after putting what he said together and started to shake what he will say next.
"The One piece, the greatest treasure in the world"
"Y-your Gold D Roger, the king of the pirates" she spoke with disbelief.
"Yes, girl..and i have come to warn you"
"W-warn me?"she asked confused.
"Because of your lack of Christmas, you will walk a path both light and dark...you will be meeting three spirits..each will show you your past, present and future...once it's over you will be asked a question..and if your answer is wrong...the adventures of the strawhat crew will be over"
"You cant do that!" Nami yelled in anger, stepping forward.
"BUT I CAN!"
The sound of his yell cause Nami to fall to the floor and in instant, there was nothing but darkness. Her eyes began to slowly open. Nami sat up on her bed and rubbed her eyes. She looked at her window and notice it's still dark outside.
"It was just a dream.."Nami said quietly to herself.
She got off her bed, took her pink jacket and walked to her door. "Maybe a little fresh air will keep me relax" she thought and opened her door. She walked outside and smelled the fresh air. It is wonderful outside on the Thousand sunny. She smiled seeing how peaceful it is. Her eyes soon spotted something in the distance, specifically on top of the figure head. A silhouette of someone familiar is there. "Is that Luffy, why is he out here late at night" she thought staring at him with confusion.
"because, you hurt his feelings"
Nami eyes widen after hearing a voice. She started to shake not wanting to turn. Something about that voice scared her and made her chest hurt. Something about that voice made her feel happy and sad. She is afraid of turning, she didn't want to believe who she is hearing.
"It's ok..sweetie"
The kindness in those words made Nami turn to her right and who she saw surprised her.
"B-bellemere" she said not believing she is seeing her adoptive mother in front of her, tears began to slide down her cheeks.
"(Smiling)..Don't cry..you've grown up to be a beautiful woman, I'm proud of you Nami" Bellemere said kindly.
Nami couldn't stop the tears from falling and she ran to Bellemere and hugged her tightly not wanting to let her go. She felt her mother's arms wrap around her as well.
"M-mom..your here, your really, here" Nami said crying on her.
"Well sorta here.." Bellemere responded with a grin.
"Sorta?" Nami said facing her with confusion.
"Nami..(wiping her tears away)..my little girl..(smiling)..I've been chosen to be the ghost of Christmas past..that's the only reason I am here"
"Wait..so your still..d-dead" Nami told her sadly.
"(Frown)..yes but, pucker up..I'm here aren't I, even though I was in a way force.. I get too see my little girl..or should I say..(grabbed her boobs)..big girl" Bellemere said grinning groping her.
"M-mom" Nami said stepping back blushing from embarrassment, covering her chest.
"Sorry but..we don't have alot of time so..(snapped fingers)..let's go"
"Go?..go where?" Nami asked her until she realized something different.
She blinked multiple times hoping that she isn't seeing things. She found herself not on Sunny but somewhere else, somewhere familiar. She recognized the house and the landscape. She began walking and scanning the area, passing her mother whose eyes never left her. Nami couldn't believe where she is.
"This is the east blue..this is home" she said with a smile.
"Yes"
"So, why did you take me here mom?" She asked her.
"Because, seems like when I was gone..you've been addicted to money" she said with her arms crossed looking at her.
"W-what..i don't know what your talking about" Nami said looking away acting innocent.
"Nami, don't lie to me…(sigh)..but don't worry, I'm not mad that you like money"
"Y-your not?" Nami said confused why she looked angry.
"No, but the fact that you think everything is about money is what bugs me like Christmas for explain..what you said about money is important for Christmas"
"Well, ya of course it is..that what makes Christmas exciting...isnt it?" She exclaimed with uncertainty.
"You may be 20 now but you must never forget your old self"
"My old self?" She asked confused.
"Just look yourself" Bellemere said with her eyes closed and moving to the side.
Nami tilted her head not knowing what she is talking about. She began to look at what her mother wanted to show her and notice the light of the house in front of her open. Her eyes widen seeing a familiar scene.
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Twelve-year-old Nami is seen cutting cardboard in her room. She had all her focus on what she is doing that she didn't hear Nojiko walk in.
"Nami!" Nojiko shouted at her sister.
"Oh..(dropping scissors)..Hey Nojiko, whats up?" She asked.
"What are you doing?" She asked look over her.
"(Covered her desk)..None of your business"
"Oh..come, what is it" she said trying to see what she is hiding.
"Its surprise...just leave"
"Come on, let me see it!"
"No!"
"Pleaseee!"
"No!..MOM!"
"jeez, Whats all the yelling?" Bellemere walked in.
"Mom, Nojiko keeps being annoying" Nami told her.
"No I'm not!" Nojiko exclaimed with a puffed-out face.
"Enough you two..(touching Nojiko shoulders)..Nojiko, leave your sister alone…(looking at Nami)..from the looks of it, she's doing something important..am i right" Bellemere said with a smile and gain a nod. "So leave your sister alone...maybe in Christmas you will get to see what she made"
"..(sigh)..fine" Nojiko said walking out of the room.
Once she did, Nami stared at her mom. Bellemere notice and walked to her. She rustled her hair and began to walk out. She stopped mid way and looked back at Nami.
"Keep up the good work, can't wait to see it" she said grinning and left the room.
Nami nodded and grinned with joy. She continued making their presents out of scratch since she doesn't have enough to buy them gifts. So she thought to make the gift from her heart.
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"This is.." Nami said shocked.
"Yes, our last Christmas eve together..do you remember what you were doing in your room?" Bellemere asked.
"I was...making a present for you and Nojiko"
"And why didnt you buy the gifts"
"B-because I didn't have enough money to get you anything"
Bellemere smiled and began walking pass Nami who noticed this. She turned back to her room and saw her younger self smiling at what she created. She smiled also remembering the memory she had forgotten. She began to follow her mother to who knows where.
"Mom, where are you going?" Nami asked her.
Her mother stopped with her back facing her. There isn't a response from her just the sound of wind passing between them. Nami felt strange not getting a response back. She didn't like the silence. Right before she spoke, her mother faced her with a big smile.
"M-mom.." she said quietly.
"I'm so proud of you Nami..i couldn't ever imagine the type of woman you are now...you are strong, kind, fierce, caring and most of all, beautiful..truly, guys must be lining up for you...but I wonder, if there is someone already special to you"
"W-what..(blushing)..I-I don't know what your talking about" she stuttered acting like she didnt know what she means.
"(Walking)..I must be leaving Nami" Bellemere said hugging her.
"(Eyes widen)..w-why do you have to go" she said started to cry again.
"(Please)..so I can start watching over you again...just know, I love you..and tell your sister that I love her too"
"(Sniff)..I will..I love you too mom" she said hugging her tightly.
