Mikan Ink

By: Moments of Insanity

Date : 29 September 2016

Revised Date : 18 March 2018. Added a story link :P. This series is gonna be my bookmark of Nami stories.

Disclaimer: Nope, not mine. I wish I have the imagination.

Usual disclaimer- English is not my first language and my understanding of grammar will never be perfect. After entering the rat race, writing boring papers just kill your creative writing. If there are any mistakes or better phasing of ideas, please drop me a note. And finally please review, I know reviews are not in vogue right now but it is nice to know someone is reading these snippets.


Dinner time at the Sunny-go was a noisy affair. The lively flow of music was accompanied by percussion of cutleries and plate, punctuated by smacking sounds of rubber bands, shouts and curses. It was then Law's devious mind decided that it craved entertainment and the closest satisfaction would be from winding up the Strawhat crew.

Law hummed a little tune before dropping the proverbial bomb. "Nami-ya. Do you want to join the Hearts Pirate?" He had long finished his dinner and was quite relaxed where he leaned back into his seat. His mouth had settled his default smirk while calculated eyes glanced to his right where the copper head was daintily eating her dinner.

The sounds at the table immediately stop, and Law smiled contently at the blessed silence until a rising cacophony of unbelievable description besieged him.

"Bro! That is not super! She is ours!"

"Eeek! Nami is leaving?"

"Yohohoho- Law-san has good eyes"

"Law is brave," while someone whispered quietly to which Luffy laughed hilariously. Nami quickly gave a glared at the resident sniper while she flexed her fingers in a threatening manner. Usopp blanched and dived behind Zoro who sat opposite of Nami.

"Watch what you are asking, asshole. Bread is what you will be getting for the rest of the trip." Sanji waved his spatula threateningly while storming toward the gallery.

"Considering that you are a more-than-competent navigator, and not to mention, smart," Law continued, ignoring Sanji with his spatula while Franky held back the cook before he could do any damages.

"Of course; She is Nami. She is the best!" Luffy interjected proudly and laughed childishly at the head of the table. Nami could feel her cheek warmed at her captain's announcement before mentally stamping the pleasant feeling down. He patted his extended tummy in a contented manner before asking loudly for dessert. His attention drifted to more important matters.

"The Heart Pirate could use someone of you caliber", Law continued as if discussing the weather and not poaching a rival's important navigator.

"Oi, oi. You really should reconsider; Don't say I didn't warn you," Usopp stuttered behind Zoro, "You risk your life everyday with her around*; she is the only one who could bring down Luffy, Zoro and Sanji singlehandedly." Luffy nodded sagely.

"Tougher than Gramps' Fist of Love," Luffy guaranteed while slurping down a mikan sorbet happily.

Usopp continued, his hands frantically batting away Zoro's who was trying to drag him from hiding, "She is manipulative. Greedy as hell and will confiscate all the treasures; All you get will be pittance for your work!"

Nami folded her arms in a huff. She found it even more insulting when Law paused to consider her "ant-hill" size of shortcomings.

Robin cut in quietly where she sat next to Brook sipping her tea, her aquarium blue eyes glimmered in amusement, "But you will also get a treasurer, locksmith, tactician and negotiator in one go, though they are not a necessity in a Pirate Crew. Regardless, this is a good call." She paused slightly, ignoring the chorus of disagreements from the other Strawhats, "but, surely you already have a Navigator?"

"Yes, however it will be better for the crew to have a backup," Law shrugged and answered honestly. "This maximizes my chances in these seas. Did you not consider this before?" addressing his fellow captain.

"Uh-huh," Luffy tilted his head sideways in confusion, "I already have Nami."

Nami glowered at her Nakama; With the exception of Robin and Luffy, they were not endearing themselves in her eyes. But still she would rather eat her maps before admitting her fondness for her boys. She paused slightly to consider her response before turning slightly to the Surgeon of death and coyly replied over her shoulder, "I'm afraid you won't be able to afford me;" to which Zoro snorted, "these morons owe me money and until I have it, I won't be leaving the ship."

Franky eyes bulged, "Nami sis, that is harsh; I don't even know how much I owe you!"

"Yohohoho, Franky san, you have just admitted that you are a moron!" to which a smack was heard.

"You said you would write off my debt if I saved Vivi," Zoro grumbled, his arm crossed in front of his chest, while Nami grinned cheekily at Zoro.

"Oh, I am sure I can easily undertake their debts," Law counter proposed, leaning forward to reset his head on the palm of his left hand, taking Nami's attention who had hoped the topic to be dropped. He continued, "the Hearts Pirates are as famous as the Strawhats; We have the same goal: One Piece at Raftal. Also we have a submarine so the weathers are less of a concern; therefore less work for you. Traveling with us is pretty safe; and although our fighters may not have the reputation of the Pirate Hunter, they can hold their own. On paper, we are a stronger crew."

"Hey, you are forgetting about me," Sanji huffed annoyingly in the background while Zoro, given a wonderful opportunity, needled him, "the bounties say it all, Dartboard," kicking start a fight between the two hot headed youths with the unfortunate Usopp caught in the crossfire.

"And to be quite honest, we are relatively sane," Law said with a small nod to the warring pair before glancing sideways at Nami for her reply.

Nami shook her head fondly at the antics of her friends before answering simply with a contented smile, "Ah, but my wager is with this Pirate King."

Zoro smirked in approval while Sanji swooned and the Strawhats broke into boisterous cheers.

Omake

Nami shook her head sadly, " As much as I would like to take up your offer, I regretfully have to say no."

The Strawhats all leaned forward, waiting with baited breath to hear her reasons. Sanji did a milder version of his noodle dance, waiting for her declaration of love, causing Zoro to twitch in annoyance. Chopper and Ussop's eyes glittered with anticipation for her declaration of loyalty that would cause a flood of tears from Franky and an impromptu grand composition from Brook.

" My mikan trees wouldn't do quite well in your submarine."


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another good one: /s/10196410/1/On-a-Need-to-Know-Basis by the great akurosa