Letting Go

Hey there people! :D Okay, this is my third fanfiction I've ever… finished? XD Anyways, I hope it isn't too bad! Enjoy! (Or not) ^^'

WARNINGS: This short story (or drabble) contains SPOILERS for chapter 574 of the manga! So if you haven't gotten that far into the story yet and don't like spoilers for future events, than I suggest you don't read ^^

DISCLAIMER: I do not own One Piece nor do I make any profit whatsoever writing fanfictions. It's only for fun and to improve my writing skills a bit. One Piece belongs to Eiichiro Oda =)


The waves crashed loudly against one another, the white sea foam slowly being carried into the distance. The ocean's surface sparkled like a million tiny diamonds glinting in the golden sun's warm rays.

It was a peaceful day on the Sunny Go. Luffy sat on the great lion's head, the ocean breeze tasting of salt and adventures still awaiting the Straw Hats just beyond the great horizon.

The death of Fire Fist Ace not two weeks ago had changed the Straw Hat boy who was currently gazing out to sea with fierce determination. He was still the optimistic, easy-going Captain that his nakama had come to love, but he became just a little more serious, just a little more protective after his brother's death.

Luffy had mourned for Ace for a while, but not too much and not for too long. He refused to let the past take hold on him and keep him from moving forward. For everything there was a time and he had had his time for tears. He didn't regret because he had made a promise long ago to live life with no regrets. Luffy was reunited with his crew again, his family, and it was time to let go. He would always remember his older brother, but he would continue to move forward without looking back because of the promise he had once made with him.

And as the sun slowly began to set, casting bright colors of pink and red across the sky, he was able to let go.


Wow! That was short! ^^ This would be called a drabble right? Well, reviews would be greatly appreciated! And any instructive criticism is welcomed! Flames will be used to make smores! :D

Thanks to those of you who took the time to read this! ^^