Hello dear readers. This is my first fanfiction. I am dedicating this to one of my favorite couples in One Piece, Luffy and Nami. Two years apart is long enough, may they never have to part again. Hope you enjoy it.

Disclaimer: I do not own One Piece, small spoiler alert if you have not seen/read the Marine vs. Whitebeard war.

Enjoy

The crew of the StrawHat pirates, having out run a ferocious storm, thanks to the great skill of their navigator where now anchored at a small summer island. It had been a week of landing at the small island, and the pirates were enjoying the vacation. The island had one small village on the other side from where the ship was anchored. The villagers were more than happy to help the crew resupply their stores. Chopper was more than ecstatic when he began finding rare herbs among the islands vegetation. Quite a few times over the week Robin and Chopper had explored the island looking for herbs, exotic fauna to catalogue and to help resupply the dwindling medical supplies.

Today was quiet day for the crew everyone was relaxing on the deck. Luffy had gone off to take a nap, they were happy that he wasn't bothering the crew allowing them to relax. Franky and Usopp had brought up some of their tools and gadgets and now were in a heated discussion over different things they could do to upgrade them. Zoro was sleeping up against the mast, his three katana hugged protectively across his chest. Brook was standing near one of the railings playing his violin. His music softly drifted to his fellow crewmates complementing the relax atmosphere on the deck. Today Robin and Chopper were sitting at a table that had been placed out for them. Robin was reading one of her books sipping a drink that Sanji had prepared for her. Chopper had brought out some of his medical books and was reading about some of the medical properties of the plants he found. Sanji was in the kitchen making a tropical lunch in celebration of such a nice day, humming to him self as he imagined Robin-chans and Nami-swans happy faces when he presented it to them.

Nami was of course in the library working on her maps, catching up with the islands that she hasn't yet been able to work on yet. She looked over her shoulder at the prone figure of her baka of a captain, his signature straw hat covering his face, sleeping on the sofa. She smiled thinking even after two years he hadn't changed too much, for this she was grateful. She watched him for a minute seeing him twitch and groan, probably having a nightmare about Sanji throwing out all the meat, she giggled to herself at the thought. She turned back to her unfinished map, mentally thanking Luffy for picking that day to be quiet. Though, she thought to herself why did he have to pick in here to sleep? She pushed the thought out of her mind as she focused herself back on the map in front of her. Humming to herself as she worked, enjoying one of the few peaceful days the crew got without Marines or other pirates trying to kill them. Unbeknownst to the smiling navigator her humming penetrated into Luffy's dream, causing a horrible incident that would change both Luffy and Nami's relationship forever.

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Inside Luffy's Nightmare

Luffy stood on sinking marine battleship staring at the platform. "Aaacccccccceeeeeeee!" He screamed smiling. "Aaaaaaaccccccceeeee!" He screamed again. Calling out to his brother.

Flash

He stood staring at Crocodile, water dripping from his hair. "So this old guy really is Whitebeard?" Glancing behind him. "Then don't touch him! Ace likes this old guy!" Turning a glare onto Crocodile.

Flash

"Gaaaahh" Smoker held his jutte against Luffy's throat.

"Your power is not enough to beat me!" Yelled Smoker. All he could get out was a cough.

Flash

"It's that bear like guy." Spying Kuma as he ran ever closer to Ace.

'No I won't let it happen again.' His mind flashing back to when his nakama were being blown away while he was powerless. 'Let what happen again?' He dream taking control of his mind once again the thoughts echoing off into the darkness

Flash

Before him stood Mihawk his black blade drawn. Mihawk did a single swing sending a shock wave cutting him.

Flash

Luffy stared as Whitebeard was stabbed by one of his own man.

Flash

Nami had begun humming her voice piercing Luffy's mind. It penetrated his subconscious making it part of the nightmare, bringing her into the dream.

Flash

He was back on Shabaody Archipelago, watching his nakama being sent away one by one. He stared as her face contorted in fear. Once again he felt helpless, "Nami!" and again one by one they disappeared again.

Flash

Back again at Marine ford,

He was tired his body was sore and not listening to him. But she was there the two years apart from his crew, the two years of loneliness, forgotten with her there by his side. Nami stood behind him smiling willing him to go on, giving him strength with her presence. "I've gotta hurry… They're gonna execute Ace!" He yelled "Jinbe! I've got a favor to ask!" His determined charcoal eyes boring into Jinbe's.

Flash

He landed, Nami behind him. Was she there before? The question lost as he stared once again at the three admirals. Jinbe had aimed well, he land right before Kizaru, Akainu and Aokiji. "Give Ace back!"

Flash

They were running, away from the admirals closer to Ace. Nami was warm in his arms her long hair blowing out behind her. He was tired but new strength endlessly rose inside of him. She was there, this time it would be different, he would save them, and he would win.

Flash

Together they faced Garp, running to save Ace. Together they defeated him together they had the key destroyed only to have Mr. 3 free him again.

Flash

No, it was happening again, Akainu was challenging Ace. He felt too weak to stand in the way. He was unable to move as Akainu knocked Ace aside and again tried to kill him. Again, he felt his mind stop as he saw the lava fist punch through flesh.

This time it was different, this time it was a thousand times worse. Orange hair feel into his eyes, tears pouring down his checks, this time it wasn't just Ace. Nami had joined Ace in the protecting him. He stared into their eyes as they slowly lost their light. He once again listened to Ace's last words, burning them into his heart and soul. Together both Ace and Nami spook "Arigato" a smile on their lips.

Again Luffy's mind cracked, as he saw not only his brother, but also Nami… Nami dead, he cried, and cried as once again his world fell, darkness surrounded him.

Ace the name floated out into the darkness, two years of hardship, loneliness passing as pictures. He had worked hard to grow stronger, to save his nakama, to protect them.

Nami the name echoed drawing the darkness closer, his every moment with her flickered past. He had thought Ace's passing was hard, this was far worse. His soul had shattered when Ace died, only his nakama kept him whole. But now he had seen her die, his soul didn't break it was obliterated.

"Nami!' he screamed into the darkness, "No, don't go." He watched as the image of her bleeding out on the ground drifted further and further into the darkness. "Don't leave me. I need you Nami. I… I lo… I love you!?" The thought was foreign to Luffy. Love? But he knew it to be true he loved her, until the day he died, he would love her.

"Luffy? Luffy, wake up! Please Luffy Wake up!" A voice out in the distance called. Groggily Luffy opened his eyes a worried look on his navigators face filled his view. "Luffy are you okay?" was as she was able to get out before he jumped up quickly grabbing Nami by the shoulders and scanning up and down.

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Nami stopped humming when Luffy started to cry out. Surprised she went over putting a comforting hand on his shoulder. "Luffy?" she called after a second of watching. Something was wrong she watched as his face contorted in pain, and he started to scream. It was almost silent just barely an audible noise from deep within his chest making it perceivable to her ears.

'Ace" the name flashed in her head as she watched tears flow down Luffy's features. She fell backwards as his hat fell to the floor. She watched horrified as Luffy began to spasm, his silent scream still etched on his face.

"Luffy? Luffy, wake up! Please Luffy Wake up!" she yelled shaking him willing him to stop. She glanced towards the door hoping someone would come after hearing her.

Luffy blinked his eyes open, scaring her, as he looked her up and down. Her face was a mixture of confusion, fear and relief that he had woken up.

He stood up, clearly shaken by his nightmare. She could see relief in his eyes as he looked at her but why? "Luffy are you ok?"

He looked down at her, a weak smile playing across his face. "Yeah I'm fine Nami. I will protect you." He said in a breathy whisper almost out of her hearing, but still she could make it out.

A deep frown crossed her face as she prepared what she said. "Luffy?"

He looked at her his smile gone. "Was your nightmare about Ace? You can tell me." She tried to make her face welcoming. She recoiled as his eyes hardened, and he stood stiff. "Luffy?" He began to walk to the door. "Luffy!" She called, reaching out a hand only to have it thrown off. "Luffy!" she screamed as he ran out of the room. She was at his heels, tears forming in her eyes. She saw him run past the crew and jumping down to the sand below. She fell weeping, the feeling of his rejection tearing her up inside.

Sanji was placing another drink out for Robin, as Chopper simply continued his research. Usopp and Franky where together sketching out some odd contraption. Brook continued to play his violin, laughing softly to him self as he looked at the sleeping form of Zoro. Everyone turned their heads as Nami started screaming out Luffy's name, fear evident in her voice. Then it went quiet, they all looked at each other. Then the sound of a door slamming open and running feet showed Luffy rushing to the side of the ship, Nami's scream following him as he jumped off onto the beach below. Nami came out running and collapsed in the middle of the deck crying and sobbing. Robin and Chopper quickly ran to Nami's side, as the rest of the crew gathered to the railing to view their captain.

Sanji was the first to react. "Luffy you bastard how dare you make a woman cry, ill kick you…" He was cut off, falling back as Luffy gave him a vicious glare. Zoro having been woken up by the commotion walked to the railing. "Luffy, want to talk about it?" Thumbing towards the woods.

Luffy merely shook his head. "No, I just want to be alone for a while." He swept his stare over the entire crew, flinching slightly as he saw Nami. Finally his glare landing on Robin, he held her eyes for a few seconds until she gave the smallest of nods. Satisfied turned and walked into the forest.

Unseen by the retreating captain, Robin gave a small sigh, releasing her power. Petals floated away from Luffy's shoulders as he entered the forest.

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Thank you for reading my first chapter of my first fan fiction. Until I say I love you.

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