The Abandoned Pirate
Summary:
The Straw hats arrive at Reef Sand Island after there three day journey with Rynna, but when the island appears deserted Robin begins to worry. This is the where they were meant to meet her mysterious Captain…right?
The Outskirts of Reef Sand Island
The salty sea wind was strong blowing against my face as I smiled at the islands figure. Slowly the small sandy-forest island became larger in view. Nami ordered commands over her nakama, causing everyone with the exception of Robin to dart across the deck in confusion.
Zoro continued to mutter bitter insults for every word Nami through at him while Sanji danced away at his chores delighted to please 'his' Nami-san (the rest of the crew would debate that).
Quickly the ship drew ever closer to the island before Robin made an observation. Looking up from her book she eyed the island and thought for a moment.
"Miss Rynna-san," She began. I turned and looked at the dark haired woman sitting at a small glass table.
"Yeah what's up?"
"How large is your captain's chip?" She asked. I gave her a puzzled look.
"What do you mean?"
"Is your ship big?" She asked.
"A lot bigger then this one, that's for sure." I gloated. She starred for a moment.
"But I can't see it near the island." She pointed. I looked back.
I turned back towards the island. In all the excitement of seeing the island I hadn't noticed there was no ship docked near it.
"Maybe Captain-san has hidden it behind that mountain." I suggested pointing to the large mountain sprouting from the forest in the centre of the island.
"But why would your Captain conceal himself from us if he was expecting you?"
"Probably hiding from marines." I said happily. "Captain-san doesn't like unnecessary fights." I informed her. She looked at my excited face and calm figure.
This didn't sound good to Robin. I hadn't noticed how unwell my explanation sat with her. What was she worrying about? We'd get to meet Captain-san, he'd speak with Luffy then I'd return to my nakama. What's the problem?
Luffy jumped up onto the railings next to me and turned to me.
"So what did you Captain wanna speak to me about?" He asked excitedly
"Dunno he just gave me orders to bring, you and your entire crew to Sand Reef Island, if I knew what he wanted I would have told you." He grinned.
"This sounds like an adventure." He cheered.
"Yep, it's exciting huh."
"Oh can't you think of anything he might want to talk to me about?" Luffy moaned.
"Maybe…Blackbeard?" I suggested thinking hard.
"Blackbeard?" He repeated. "Oh yeah my big brother's going after him, he's a real jerk." Luffy explained.
I turned away and rubbed one of my bandaged burns. "Really, I don't know much about him, Captain-san tends to talk most of this stuff over with his first mate other wise he never mentions anything."
"Why?" Luffy asked watching me stroke my aching arm.
"Dunno he's always been like that is all I heard."
"Luffy hurry up and help with this!" Zoro shouted struggling with the sails.
The rubber man jumped off the railing and ran over to his green haired nakama. The Thousand Sunny pulled up anchor near the shallow water.
I jumped up and down excitedly as the crew prepared to dock. The moment we were in reach of the island, I attempted to jump off on to the island, only to be caught by Sanji.
"Huh, what are you doing?" I asked as he held me in his arms.
"My dear Rynna-san if I'm not mistaken you can't swim." He said smiling. I looked up at him for a moment.
"Oh yeah! I forgot." I giggled as Sanji put me down.
While Luffy held and sling shotted his body across the shallows to the sand Robin and I were both carried by Franky and Sanji since we could not swim.
The moment Frank stepped on to the sand I leaped from his arms and glided to the sand. Skidding to a stop and stirring up sand in my entrance.
"Finally we're here!" I cheered.
The crew looked around for a moment as I smiled.
"Hey Rynna, where's this captain of yours?" Usopp asked noticing the empty beach.
"Yeah what's going on you said he'd be here?" Zoro said fingering his swords. I looked up.
"He's probably just…" I had not noticed. No one else was here. We were alone on the sandy beach.
"…somewhere." I finished.
"Hey what's the deal, this is the place right?" Luffy asked in annoyance.
"Y…yeah." I admitted.
"Then where's this captain of yours?" Zoro said untrustingly.
"I…I don't know. He said he'd be right here on the beach." I recalled.
"Then where is this guy?" Usopp asked. As I attempted to put together a reason, Robin noticed something in the corner of her eye. She wandered over to a tree breaking the beach and lining the edge of the forest.
Robin fingered a note pinned on the tree and examined it for a moment.
"Captain-san, I found something." Everyone looked up over at Robin as she spoke.
Robin returned to Luffy and handed him the note. Dressed inside an old envelope was a note named to Monkey D. Luffy. Luffy tilted his head as he glared at the words.
"Oi Robin come read this." Luffy asked returning the note to her and frowning.
Dear Luffy,
I believe you were likely informed by my nakama Rynna that I was to meet you here and discuss something of great importance. Unfortunately, something has come up.
"Something come up, what does he mean?" I asked looking up from my place on the sand.
"If I may continue Miss Rynna." Robin replied.
It is important that I see to this matter immediately and so I have a request. My nakama and I are going after a pirate who is causing some trouble across New World. I do not want Rynna to be involved in these matters so I will not be returning for her.
My eyes widened. The crew looked over at me. I looked down at the sand and starred at my bandaged hands. "He's not coming for me…"
My request is that you take her onto your ship and make her one of your nakama. I trust her to serve you loyally as she did I. I beg you to grant my wish.
I may never see her again and I want her to see the world. She has never left my ship except to seek you and she is inexperienced in this world. Show her the world, show her life and help her find her dreams. I have left a small some of money in which I entrust to be used as you see fit.
Nami's eyes changed to the shape of belli signs.
"Great we've lost Nami." Usopp reported.
Keep my dear Rynna safe, there are many people out there who seek her. I hope you do what is right.
Your's sincerely,
"Your's sincerely who?" Sanji asked waiting impatiently.
"The name has been scratched off." Robin informed.
"What do you mean scratched off?" Luffy yelled.
"I mean someone has removed the name form this letter." Robin replied.
"Rynna what's your captain's name?" Nami asked softly seeing how upset I was. I looked up at her. She seemed surprised to see that I wasn't crying.
"My captain?" I repeated.
"Yes what's your captain's name?" Nami repeated.
"S…Shanks, Red Haired Shanks." I replied. There eyes widened. Luffy's eyes shaking as he realised who sent me here.
"Shanks…" Luffy spoke.
I nodded.
"Shanks was going to meet me?" He asked. I nodded again. Luffy removed his hat and held it in his hands.
Luffy dropped his hat and walked over to me.
"Shanks, was going to see me?" He asked. I nodded for the third time.
He closed his eyes.
The crew stared at him for a moment.
Shanks wants her to come with me…
Luffy looked up. He put his hand out to me.
"Shanks entrusted me with his hat…"
Everyone watched Luffy with close eyes.
"He said 'Bring back this hat when you've become a great pirate'. He was my hero. In this age of being pirates, you can't survive alone. I need my nakama like any other true captain on the grand line." Luffy turned away from me and returned for his hat.
"Everyone…we have a new nakama!" Luffy placed his hat on his head and screamed at the top of his lungs.
"Oi Love-Cook get more fucking sake." Zoro yelled slamming down his empty mug.
"My my Mr Swordsman you do drink a lot." Robin chuckled.
"Oi Chopper check it out!" Usopp danced on the table with chopsticks up his nose. Every laughed in delight.
I watched them for a moment. They were also carefree and happy. It was nice…
Sure, I was hurting. Oddly enough though I didn't care. I had my orders, I was to remain with them and become a straw hat. I didn't mind though, not really. The only thing I remember most about that night, that night when everyone celebrated my joining the crew was his words.
"Rynna." Luffy began turning to me.
"Yeah what's up?" I asked smiling slightly.
"I'll teach you something good one day, I promise…" He whispered.
Authors note:
Sorry this chap is so short. . It would have been longer but I edited a lot. Also I'm so sorry for the late update. I have had hell going on. Anyway, enjoy.
