Disclaimer: I still don't own One Piece.
A/N: You know the drill. Reviews are welcome and constructive criticism is even more appreciated. I'm kind of motivated to write ficlets for now after writing slumps after writing slumps. vuv. Unbeta-ed, as usual. Apologies for the grammar/spelling errors.
2. Choice
Many people called him naïve. Naive for harbouring dreams that the masses dubbed foolish and impossible. All the clues, aside from one, about the One Piece had been taken to the grave with the previous and only Pirate King, Gold Roger, when he was sentenced to death- after all.
The only ones who believed in his dream were either his allies or the people that he deemed worthy rivals, as opposed to the opponents that stood in his way yet never believing.
Perhaps he was naïve. Perhaps he was not.
It was not the power, the authority or even the riches that he sought for becoming the Pirate King. Power? He could train to gain it, for the sake of protecting his friends. Riches? What he counted as his treasure was not money but rather, the worn straw hat that certainly had seen better days yet, it was well protected- and his friends.
It was the adventure that he desired. The freedom that came with the title of the Pirate King. Being able to roam the seas freely was the most liberating thought to Luffy. The seas which were mysterious and promised so much thrills in his adventures, for his to explore and conquer. After all, the seas did not belong to anyone but everyone.
Sometimes, however, Luffy's train of thought delved deeper into his choice of becoming a pirate as he laid down on the soft lawn of Sunny's deck, cloud watching on a fine day. It was a thought that he tried to not let cross his mind, yet nonetheless, it did. A possible option that instead of becoming a pirate, he had not disappointed his grandfather and became a Marine instead. His mind began to create scenarios in his head, as if he had really become a Marine.
It was a train of thought that Luffy easily decided that he detested from the get-go. Becoming a Marine would have limited his freedom. The idea of being restricted from acting on his own and being his own leader was revolting. He would forever be obeying orders from his superiors, regardless of his rank. Instead, he much preferred gaining infamy as a pirate and causing a racket wherever he went.
Yes, Luffy appreciated the fact that he had chose his journey to become the Pirate King instead. He was certain that he would not regret it, even if it meant that he could die while trying to achieve his dream.