The Lost Sea Files

Chapter 1: Are You Blushing Robin?

Nico Robin's Journal

Nico Robin recalls that one time she and Luffy got close and it was something which completed her. Something that could cause a ripple in the camaraderie formed upon the Thousand Sunny…

There was always some tension, emotional, sexual, loving I don't know between Luffy and I. But Enies Lobby proved he can be more than just a captain of the sea. He has the ability to steer hope in new directions and scatter our hold onto reality…

Being held captive causes you to think on a few things. I thought about dying in order to live. Then living, just to die at the hands of those who want my head.

Then there were the ideas…

Ideas and emotions ride on each other at times like that. I thought maybe if I died, the Straw Hats can be rid of a demonic burden such as I. But then Luffy…

Luffy is…special. Especially at times like that. He makes you believe in the impossible. For someone like me, that is dangerous. Hope was never in my vocabulary, you see. In fact, this is what makes Luffy the most dangerous pirate on the ocean. In the world.

Ever seen a caged lion?

Look closely into its eyes. There is calm there. But the calm is bottled rage. Their whole expression changes once they sink their teeth and claws into their victim. Very beautiful beasts. But their eyes hold fire

Luffy is like that.

Wait. No. Not exactly. More like the flame. It is almost like having a lover hold you tight. I never had someone love me like Luffy does.

He has qualities that makes him a playful child or the most dangerously strong man any woman would want to sink her teeth into.

What I mean is, when I was at the edge of that building and my friends, the The Straw Hats all came to rescue me, with determination in their eye, there was real pure love radiating. But nothing stopped my soul cold than when Luffy yelled in his man-child voice for me to "Tell him' "Tell him I want to live'

In that moment, I saw that hidden flame exposed. He did not want to lose me. His voice did something to my entire body, every cell lit up and pulled me toward him. It is interesting how this goes: He calls. You answer. Simple. His voice. That flame behind his eyes, answered for me. It said "Come"

He was like some entity drugging me with only his voice and eyes. Those eyes. Knowing I loved him and needed him. We need each other, but even with my intellect, I could not verbalize it. It was not verbal at all.

Yes, Luffy is carefree and we think he is all play and no seriousness. Well, he is essentially a big kid the majority of the time, but when you really pay attention, he has that flame burning behind his beautiful eyes. Yes, I said beautiful. He is beautiful. I've watched him grow in many ways. He is an arresting, young man.

He just reeled in Franky with his aura?

And how could Brook say no?

That moment, I felt caressed and cared for. I've never witnessed such a potent emotion in my life. I wanted to belong to Luffy. He wanted me. He is very possessive, you see? Not because he think no one else should have us, but because he see himself with no one but us.

The hard question I find myself evading is if I want Luffy as a lover.

Nami will back me on this. There was one time when my ovaries screamed for Luffy. They sure did at Enies Lobby too, but there was one time I'll never forget.

Like I said, at Enies Lobby when he yelled "TELL ME!" My brain translated quickly into feminine terms. He wanted me. Me? Little Nico Robin from Ohara? His face, drenched in anger and possession. Muscles taught, abs exposed…I lost it for a moment. Just a moment, but then realized, the wood that was in all our eyes was kindled by his love for us.

The second time was after we took down Enies Lobby. A ways after…before we found Thriller Bark.

I can't describe it, maybe it was my imagination, but it was during twilight, that moment when the sun sets fire to edges of the world? A lazy Sunday afternoon. None of us were really doing anything but being ourselves. Soul King Brook played his violin, soft music as the ship sailed on.

I stood near the helm, looking over water, sky, birds- life.

Then, "Hey Robin." The man-child voice. Kind of like a small saw but innocent?

I smiled, "Luffy. Hi."

"I finished eating some leftovers in the kitchen. But I made sure not to touch the savory rice Sanji made especially for you."

"How sweet of you, Luffy." I glance at him from the corner of my eye. I am stunned by his new beauty, you see? Maybe I was just lit up from the inside by life and being with friends and maybe I was drugged off joy. Perhaps. Yet, Luffy stood there next to me, seemingly taller with the light of the sun splayed across his tan features, his aquiline nose and perfect abs and muscle sinews; more man than boy.

"Are you blushing, Robin?"

"I guess I am." I was bold.

Luffy scrunches up his face at me. The caged lion is quiet behind his eyes. The flame flickers but is overshadowed by playfulness. It is always there, holding you hostage. He needs it. You never know when he has to fight a boss.

You can't be at sea with men and not notice..some things. We are family in the end, but we are not. Luffy, not really understanding this kind of social norm, shrugs and remains beside me, looking off into the waning sunlight.

Suddenly, without my conscious thinking, I lean my head upon his shoulder. I exhale. I feel safe.

"You're safe with me, Robin. All of you are. You know that right?" He whispers. Gone is the grating saw.

"Right." I tell him. I bite my lip because this is awesomely different and…so normal. So right.

He lets his hand drift to my waist, pulls me closer while still facing forward. His chin raised to the ocean, pride pulsating from him like invisible whips.

He smells of sea and sweet butter and man. I feel as if we are being watched, but I don't care. Many of us have stolen moments with the Captain. It is important. He cares for us and we will die for him. He knows that.

Another thought: Was I holding the captain or someone more to me?

Maybe both.

It has been a long time since I've been with anyone. As I wrestled what was occurring in my mind, Luffy said, "Stop thinking, Robin. Whatever it is, could break us all up. You are here and we have one goal."

Luffy is a prophet, I think. But I say, "The One Piece!"

But, really. The One Piece is symbolic of more. I want actual peace and friendship. Luffy wants ultimate freedom and that life can only be gained on the seas.

That moment on the water can never be exposed. Never! I pushed myself onto Luffy with that bold head on shoulder move. He did tell me things could change between us. Being that I am older and being that we all know Franky loves me too. But at that close range, with our lips only one inch apart and the sun smoldering the ocean, I tasted Luffy's lips.

I took his head in both my hands, brought down his face gently to mine as he whispered my name in confusion. I was not confused. He nearly died for me! I softly press my lips upon his and taste life in them. Luffy's hand upon my waist, for a second tightened, his eyes widened as I change stances and slowly mold my body to his. The soft, long, lingering kiss causes a reaction. His body became taut, harder and erect and I am surprised he opens his own lips to deepen the kiss.

Briefly.

I step back and then…we both giggle. Like children. But that caged lion was there when he stalked off and away from me without another word.

Luffy is a savior of the seas. A Jesus Christ of the water world. He stokes passions in all of us and we believe in him. Maybe his kiss was passion for a woman.

Maybe he wanted to just give me something in reward. A small taste of him. Or he felt bad for me, seeing that I am a bookworm and never really pay attention to no one else.

Or…and this is a big OR. He really does feel something for me.

Scary thought.

Whatever the case, I am certain I am not the only one who is possessed by Monkey D. Luffy.

To be continued…

Author Note: Thank you all for reading! I am soooooo sorry to have ended Avatar Aang like I did many moons/years ago. It was due to moving around and working/selling my novel which has some successes thank goodness! I decided to do One Piece, the lost sea journals just so I can re-imagine what could be? One Piece has stolen my heart and I want their adventures and love of sea to live on!