Nami and Elly are taking a walk together in some forest. It's not just any forest; it's the same forest they first met when they were little kids. Behind them are the Straw Hat Pirates joining up with them.
"I got to say, Elly. This is the same forest where we first met," the former said with a smile.
"Yes, it is, Nami," the latter replied with a smile as well.
"To think those two are such good friends when they were kids," Luffy muttered while putting his hands behind his head.
"It's a good thing Nami has earned a friend in someone who belongs up high," Robin said with a smile.
"You know Solaris?"
"Yup, I was studying on it for quite some time."
They checked out the cave the two redhead friends used to spend their time together on that night, and much to their relief, it's still quite as good.
"Nami, I request we spend the night together in the same spot where we first hung out," Elly suggested.
"Yeah, I think we should. Luckily, our ship is parked next to the forest so I suggest we got what we needed for the night in this cave," her friend replied.
That night inside the cave, the Straw Hat Pirates are having their dinner. While this is going on, they have conversations which Elly joined in as well. After all, she is their guest. After dinner, Nami and Elly are in a hot spring together they found inside.
"I got to say the best thing we did together is taking a dip to the hot spring. After all, it's better than having to take a shower, but I still take showers," Nami commented.
"I see..." Elly understood.
"So, what do you want most: taking hot springs or showers?"
"I like taking showers, but from time to time, I like going to hot springs."
"Good one."
"So, about your pirate career, does it involve treasure hunting?" Elly asked the question.
"Yeah, I think so. In fact, I love treasures so much," Nami replied.
"Obviously."
"Yeah..."
"How's your parents up there in the stars?" the navigator asked while looking above, even though they're not outside.
"They're doing fine," was the reply, then apologized. "Oh, Nami, I'm so sorry! I'm so sorry for turning our reunion bitter when I was under the influence of the 'Drive'!"
The best response for her friend could do is hug her.
"It's alright, Elly. I know you didn't mean that. Like Fei, I know you better," Nami said in comfort before picking a small rock and throwing it at a distance to be sure no one is watching them. "Did you catch on every detail we talked here, you peeping Toms?!"
Suddenly, Luffy, Zoro, and Sanji arrived to see what is going on.
"Hey, what's with all the ruckus?" the captain asked.
Beating sounds are heard as the two redheads beat the three up for coming to them while they're naked. They all got lumps and black eyes from being beaten up.
"You three sure got a beat down," Chopper stated, then takes his drink.
"Why did they have to suspect me for?" Zoro muttered.
"At least it's a good sight to see those two taking that hot spring together," Sanji is in his fantasy world. "Nami, Elly... those two made good romances for me!"
"They sure were in deep conversation..." their captain added.
As soon as everyone is getting some sleep, Elly is the only one not asleep. In fact, the crew having sleeping bags to use for the night. She looked at her dear childhood friend sleeping peacefully, and considered of looking at her briefly before leaving the cave. However, a small piece of paper has been left by her hand.
She looks down while walking to the river nearby.
"Where are you going?" a voice is heard and she looked to see it's Robin. She continues her walk. "Is there somewhere you need to be?"
"That's none of your business, Robin," Elly stated.
"Actually, it is," the brunette countered. "I'm an archeologist, and I studied your country, Solaris. I studied everything about you Gebler soldiers, including how they forced others like you to use the 'Drive'. It may bring out true potential on the soldiers, but it makes them insane. If you think you could just leave without saying a word to Nami just because you felt remorse for trying to kill her while being under the effects of that drug, you're breaking her heart. She waited for all these years to be reunited with you, her very first friend. She already sees you as a great friend. Are you too blind to see that?"
"That's not how she sees me! Not after I tried to kill her because I was acting crazy from that drug!"
"You are a good friend, Elly!" Nami shows up to the two. "We live in that cave together, we share our meals together, we slept together on the same bed, and even we played together. Of course you're a good friend from my childhood."
The Gebler soldier is silent from this.
"Are you listening to what she's saying?" Robin touches her shoulder to see her having tears streaming down her face.
"But what I did was a terrible thing! To you, Nami, and to Fei..." Elly sobbed with remorse. "How can I stay here after what I did to you? You couldn't possibly want me around anymore!"
"Of course I do! If Fei were here, he would say the same thing. I wouldn't have wrote this if I didn't want to see you still," Nami shows her the paper she left on her hand and added a reply to it. "It said 'thank you for thinking about me', so I replied 'you're welcome, and I think about you, too'. Despite what happened this afternoon, you're still the same girl I met on this forest years ago. You're still my best friend. Besides, I promised Fei I would take care of you for him."
Elly is touched by how the girl she met when she was a kid still cares about her. It is good news for her. Upon hearing what Fei has promised her friend for, it's quite a relief. She drops to her knees as she puts her hands to her face, and cried more tears from her eyes. Nami kneels down to touch her shoulder with a smile on her face, lucky that she has a friend in her, despite the fact that she is not a Solarian citizen like her.
"I didn't take a bath," Robin muttered with a smile.
"Huh?" Nami turns to her.
"I was waiting for this moment to come before I start doing this. I want to join with you two."
"You what?"
"I mean, you two have become friends for so long when you were kids, while Nami and I are getting to know each other for months now. I want to get to know you, too, Elly. Therefore, taking a bath right now will help me get to know you."
"Well, that's nice of you to say that," Elly said as her tears died down.
"I think that's fair enough, Robin, and we can take a bath to this river here!" Nami pointed to the river and started to take off her clothes so that she can take her bath there. "I'll go in first! Last one there is a rotten egg!"
"Alright then!" Elly takes off the top of her Gebler uniform and that follows her pantyhose before running to the river. "I guess I'll go there in a second!"
"Hey, wait for me!" Robin exclaimed, taking her clothes off and run to the river as well.
It was then the three girls are having fun while taking their baths. For Nami and Elly, it is the best reunion they could ever have. Fei is watching this moment while hiding under a bush, and leaves with satisfactory between the two.