Live, Luffy!

Prologue

This is a time travel fic, where Luffy loses his crew to a terrible battle. I was inspired to make this story when I was listening to River Of Deceit – Mad Season and Down In A Hole – Alice in Chains. Fantastic songs. Anyway,hope you enjoy it, RnR. Luffy x robin as time goes.

Why…? Luffy only had that question that kept ringing in his mind. And it rang for more than 2 years, for he was not living the life of a victor, nor a loser, but a survivor. He defeated his enemies, the navy, but at a terrible cost. The cost of his friends. He was alone.. Alone! Tears fell as he thought about it.

I will always protect you.

I will NOT die.

You failed, Strawhat. Kill me all you want, but face it, you failed.

Those words rang in his mind while he gorged himself on liquor on the Thousand Sunny, keeping his promise to Franky. There was so much pain in his heart, so much pain when he thought about the memories in this ship. By continuing to live, he chose his pain. But he could not die. Not when his friends gave their lives for his useless one. However, the loneliness was too much. He saw a kitchen knife placed on the table. An idea came to his mind.

"So, are you just going to give up, Captain-san?" A smooth, silky voice suddenly whispered.

..? What?

"We did not give our lives see you lie to yourself, Luffy" A deep voice stated

"LIES! YOU ARE HALLUCINATIONS! GO AWAY!" Luffy covered his ears, tears beginning to roll down his cheeks as he gorged down more liquor.

"Stop taking that much alcohol, Luffy. You're just as bad as Zoro!" A childlike voice said sternly as Luffy held his ears even tighter.

"Stand up shitty captain! Stop whining and crying!" A voice shouted.

While Luffy covered his ears, he still heard their voices.

..Why..? Why subject me to this..? Everyone.. I'm so sorry.. I failed you..

"No, you did not fail us Luffy, we failed you." That same deep voice stated.

"We're sorry we couldn't protect you, shitty captain!" That voice laughed.

No, I failed you, everyone.. I couldn't protect you, Robin. I couldn't see you complete your dream, Zoro. I couldn't lead you to All Blue, Sanji. I couldn't see you complete the map of the world, Nami. I couldn't protect your dreams, guys..

"Well, I became a brave warrior of the sea! Did you see me fight that Admiral to hold him off until you arrived, Luffy! I was captain that day! HAHAHA!" That familiar haughty voice proclaime, causing Luffy to smile, albeit in grief and sadness.

"Did you see my SUUUPEERRR BOMB! I took out all those pesky ships with it!" Another familiar voice said proudly. Broken stars started to form on Luffy's eyes, he remembered that explosion.

"See, Captain-San? We failed you!" The smooth voice said comfortingly.

Luffy tensed.

"I'm sorry Luffy, we didn't let you protect us.. But don't lie to yourself, Luffy. You are never alone" A feminine voice said, this time it came from one with orange hair.

"YOHOHOHO, IM FINALLY DEAD!" A musician proclaimed, causing Luffy to smile for the first time in many years.

"Always remember Captain-san, we are alive," The silky voice said

But I saw you die.

"No, Luffy. We are alive. In this ship. More importantly, in your heart. Your life itself. Remember this Luffy, we would have not given our lives for someone lesser." The deep voice said sternly.

I know, Zoro.

"You are our final wish, Luffy. We were always be with you no matter what" The smooth voice said.

As were you, my dear Robin. Thank you.

"Don't steal so much food next time, shitty captain!" A voice said, laughing.

I'll try, Sanji.

"Be As Great As the GREAT CAPTAIN SOGEKING!" the haughty voice screamed.

I will, Usopp.

"Be strong, Luffy. I'm so sorry we put you through so much pain. Be the King" the feminine voice said.

I'm sorry too, Nami. By the way, I told you, I will be the man who will be the pirate king!

"Don't be so reckless with yourself, Luffy! Cut down on that alcohol intake! Don't be sad!

Haha, Chopper, you got it.

"BE SUUPPEEERRRR"

Of course, Franky

"This calls for a song Luffy! A new era fit for a KING! YOHOHO"

You never change do you, Brook?

"We'll have a new adventure!"

..Sunny..? Yes, yes.. This will be a great adventure.. I will protect everyone this time.. I WILL BE KING!

"LIVE, LUFFY!"

HOHOHO I really am proud of this oneshot. Hope you enjoyed this! Have a good day. Be sure to take care of yourself! Toodles!~

Y'know, I'm thinking of making a time travel fic based on the time after this oneshot.. What do you guys think?

Update : a time travel fic it is!