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Title: A Hundred Whispers of the Wind
Summary: A hundred drabbles about pirates, crews, adventures and stories untold.
Rating: K+ (each chapter may have a different rating)
Characters: Luffy with some allusions of other Straw Hats
Chapter Title: Dreaming Of Things To Come
Chapter Summary: Luffy sails, lost in his thoughts.
Warnings: none (each chapter may have varying warnings)
Author's Notes: I always wondered what was going through Luffy's mind as he first began his journey. Knowing him, he was probably as optimistic about finding companions.
It couldn't have been a more perfect day to sail as Luffy stretched himself on his back in his tiny little boat. He absently picked a piece of meat that had embedded itself between his teeth, breathing deeply the ocean air.
" The most important crew member is a musician," he abruptly said to no one in particular with grave solemnity. " Someone to play music as we go adventuring. We could play that song that Shanks always liked!" High above him, the seagulls cawed and clucked. Pleased that he had at least some company, Luffy cheerfully continued.
" We will need a navigator. I don't know how to read a map but I'm sure my navigator will know." He laughed out loud and the wind whispered beside him.
His stomach gave a rumble and Luffy rubbed his belly appreciatively. " A cook," he firmly declared. " We will need a cook to make lots of yummy food for us. Especially meat. And we would eat meat everyday." Finally working the piece of meat loose from his teeth, Luffy ran his tongue over his teeth to make sure no scrape of food was overlooked.
An image of Shanks and the rest of his crew came sharply to Luffy. " A sharpshooter like Yasopp would be great," he nodded. " And someone like Benn." He smiled at Shanks' ever steady and calm first mate who hardly took part in his crew's sillier antics.
Then he thought of Ace who undoubtedly had many adventures already and Sabo who wouldn't be able to share this adventure. He sat up, a spark of determination flashing across his eyes.
" Friends." He said the word with reverence and a sigh of longing. " Friends to go on adventures with. Friends to have fun with. Friends I would protect."
He smiled blissfully and settled back down with only the sea and the sky as his witness.