Robin was napping in the aquarium, where she enjoyed to read, laying on her back with her arm swung over the side of the couch, her other arm sitting protectively on her slightly swollen belly. Her mouth twitched into a small smile as she slept, beginning to giggle.

"Franky stop..."

"Huh?" The man was working on the aquarium filter when he heard it.

"Stop! That tickles!"

"Robin? What are you talking about? I'm over-" before he could finish, she had broken out into hysterical laughter, arching her back as she laughed. Franky turned and looked over, sporting a confused smile.

"What's going on in here?" Nami pushed open the door, looking around.

"Robin was asleep, and then she started laughing. I don't know what happened."

"Funny dream maybe? I've never heard her laugh so hard." The red head leaned against the wall and looked at the shipwright.

"I have. Only when I tickle her, though. But no one is-" he stopped short, his eyes widening.

"What? Franky what is it?" Franky set down his tools and walked over to Robin, where her laughter had died down a bit. He moved her hand out of the way and placed his larger one in its place, focusing.

"I was right! Nami come here!" Nami hurried over in time for him to grab her wrist and pull it down, yet gently set it on Robin's stomach.

"Oh my gosh! I have to go get everyone!" She scurried across the floor, standing up and bolting out the door. Franky shook Robin's shoulder, watching her eyes open slightly.

"Huh? I knew it was you who was tickling me!" She sat up, yawning and rubbing her eyes.

"No, actually it wasn't me." He smirked and held his hands up. "The who-" her eyes shot open in surprise and wonder, her hands slowly floating over to her stomach. "Was it..."

"It was her." Franky was convinced it was a girl, so he always referred to the baby as her. Plus, he hated saying 'it'. He found it insulting. Luffy was the first one to run in, with Usopp, chopper and Sanji close behind. Robin waved them all over, holding up her shirt so they could feel better as Usopp and Luffy sat down on the floor in front of her.

"I feel her!"

"That's so cool!"

"Aww!"

"She's so active!"

"I can't wait to be able to meet her!" Nami and Franky were standing behind them, talking about everything and watching them.

"When's the baby gonna get here?" Luffy looked up, holding his gentle rubber palm against her belly button.

"Not for another six months Captain." He pouted.

"That's a long time." Robin smiled and began to laugh again, her hands moving around on her belly.

"What does it feel like Robin?" Chopper had his notebook beside him, and was scribbling down notes as the pregnancy progressed.

"It tickles, mostly...but it's just a bit of pressure really." Robin looked down, swatting away Luffy's pokes and holding her belly protectively. As soon as she did her stomach growled, startling her and the baby and causing a kick to her spine. She cried out in pain and shock, her hands shooting back to her spine as she tried to take a deep breath, but couldn't as the baby kicked a second time. Franky ran forward and put a hand on her shoulder, frowning.

"What's wrong? What happened?" Once she had taken a breath deep enough to speak, Robin looked up and smiled.

"She...kicked my spine...that's all..." Franky sighed heavily, knowing she was okay, and leaned in to place a kiss on her lips, his hand resting on her belly.

"Hungry?"

"Very." He stood, turning to help her up, calling out to Sanji.

"Hey curly brow! Make a bit of extra food for Robin today!" She giggled and leaned on him, sighing happily.