Two years… It's already been two years since Ace and Sabo died. Now both my best friends are dead. I still can't believe it, but I have my nakama. Zoro, Nami, Usopp, Sanji, Chopper, Robin, Franky and Brook. I still have them. I look forward to see them again. It's a new school year and new opportunities. Wow, I can be deep sometimes…
When I woke up this morning, I felt so happy. I look forward to see everyone again. I lived alone in an apartment building near the school. I went to the bathroom to take a shower and get ready. When the water hit my body, I let out a sigh. I thought back to Ace and Sabo. I wish they could be here now. I really miss them. I turned off the water and dried myself. I put the towel around myself and went to my closet to find my school uniform. It was a white shirt with a tie, a black skirt, white socks and black shoes. I went out to the kitchen to make myself some breakfast. Once I was done eating, I got ready to leave. I would meet Zoro and Sanji before going to school.
"Hey, Stella. Over here?" Sanji yelled. I ran over to them and jumped on Zoro's back. "Hey, guys!" We (Zoro and Sanji) walked until we saw the others. I jumped down from Zoro's back and we went to our homeroom class. We sat at the back. Everyone knew we wouldn't keep up with what we were learning, so no one cared.
"Good morning, students. I'm your homeroom teacher and English teacher, Shanks." I looked up at that name. When I saw the red hair, I knew it was him. Shanks saved me when I was seven. Someone had kidnapped me, because they knew who my parents were. He came to save me and ever since then he's been my idol.
Lunch came, but I didn't eat. Everyone stopped asking why. Ever since they died, I wouldn't eat and eventually I got depression. No one knew the reason why I didn't eat anymore though. The rest of the day went by fast, and when the bell rang, I packed my things and waited for the others to meet me outside. Before the others got out of school, one of the meanest bullies in school came. "Well, it's the little girl… What happened? You usually wouldn't just stand around when I come…" I looked down at the ground. I felt like crying right now. "Leave!" I heard Kidd chuckling. He was the reason I didn't eat anymore. After they died, no one was there to protect me from the bullies. Therefore, he started calling me horrible things, like fat and ugly. He started a rumor and by lunchtime, the whole school, except my friends, hated me. "It seems like you've gained some weight, am I right?" He was about to touch me. "Hey, get away from her!" It was Sanji and the others. Kidd turned around, smiled at them and walked away. Nami came to me and touched my shoulder. "You okay, Stella?" I nodded, but didn't look up. I didn't want them to worry. I took a deep breath and looked up with a smile. "You ready?" I asked. Everyone nodded. They really wanted to know what had happened with the happy go lucky girl, but they didn't ask.
Once at home, I broke down crying. Why couldn't they have been here? Everything was easier then. They protected me. But now… I'm all alone in this world. I still have my nakama, but they won't understand. Suddenly I heard the sound of a door opening, then closing. Who the hell would just walk into an apartment? I dried my tears and went out to the living room. I couldn't see anyone there, but when I went to the kitchen I saw two people. Someone I hadn't seen in two long years. My whole body was shaking. I didn't know if it was because I was happy or angry. I really felt like punching them right now. "Wha-…" Was all I could get out. I could feel something pricking in my eyes. "H-how?" Both stood there smiling. "Hey, we couldn't just leave a weak little girl like you all alone." Ace said in a mocking voice. "Idiot…" I whispered. "You died. It's impossible." I shook my head. "It's not real." Ace walked towards me. "Stella…" I shook my head again. He stood in front of me now. "It's real. We're here." He put his arms around me and hugged me tight. I couldn't keep it in anymore. I cried into Ace's chest.
When I had calmed down enough to talk, I asked them how? "We don't really know…" Sabo answered looking me over. "So, what have we missed?" I looked at the wall behind them. I couldn't look them in the eyes while lying. "Nothing much, really. It's been pretty boring." Sabo and Ace looked at each other then back to me again. "There's something you're not telling us… You're skinnier ad paler… What happened?" 'Of course they would see it.' "It's nothing, really. I've just been sick for a while. Nothing to worry about." It was partly true… "You're still not telling the truth. Why are you like this? You used to be happy all the time… Something have changed."