Title: Our Own Future

Characters/Pairing(s): Luffy&Nami, Strawhats

(Pre/Post) Time Skip: Post Time Skip

Nami walked around the Sunny in search of her crew. Everyone has been missing the whole day and not a single sound was heard. They were docked in an uninhabited island. It's been a one whole day since they dock and as soon as the anchor fell, everyone disappeared. Nami didn't mind at first. She thought everyone was just busy with their own jobs, but after a whole day, it's gone too far.

After finally checking the last room, Nami sighed and gave up. She decided to explore the island and possibly measure its area. Grabbing her supplies, she jumped off the Sunny and landed safely on both feet. She then began to make her way towards the forest. It was nearing twilight, so she had to make it fast before it gets too dark for her to see.

Nami stopped in her tracks when something caught her eye. A pathway was lighted with small candles and there were arrows drawn on trees leading the way. There couldn't be anyone on the island besides them, so this must be the crew's doing. Nami decided to follow it to finally see what they were doing. Nami smiled when she saw fireflies all over the place. It made the area look even more beautiful. She gasped when she arrived at the end of the path.

"SURPRISE! HAPPY BIRTHDAY, NAMI!"

Nami grinned when she saw the decor. The whole place was lighted by many candles surrounding the area. If it were anything else, she would've easily spotted it from the Sunny. A huge banner saying 'Happy Birthday Nami' hung from the trees just behind her crew. A large pink cake was placed in the center of a large round table at the center of the area. Luffy walked over and took her hand, leading her to her cake.

"I didn't even realize it was my birthday."

"With you stuck in the library working on your maps, I'd be surprised if you did remember," said Usopp.

"Make a wish and blow out the candles," Luffy murmured. Nami stared up into the stars and smiled. After making her wish, she blew out all of her candles.

"Presents! Nami, open mine first!" said Chopper.

"Nami-san, please enjoy the song I wrote for you for this special day. Ah, but before I do, may I see your panties-" Brook was interrupted by a kick to the skull.

"Shut up, perverted skeleton!"

"Yohoho!" A sweet melody was heard as Nami sat at the table. Robin placed a shopping bag in front of her. Nami reached in and pulled out a new outfit. Nami squealed in glee.

"Thank you, Robin! It's so cute!"

"I'm glad you like it."

For her next present, Zoro threw a large sack on the table. Nami cocked an eyebrow as she opened it. Her eyes widened to see a sack full of belis. She turned to Zoro with surprise, Zoro replied with a smirk.

"My debt that I 'owe' you from back at Loguetown."

"How'd you get this?"

"Took a break from being a pirate for a while and went back to my old job."

"This doesn't look much, but I'll take it."

"Wait, Zoro! You can't take a break from being a pirate! That's against the rules!" yelled Luffy.

"What rules?"

Chopper placed a bouquet of flowers in front of Nami. He even placed a crown made of flowers on her head. Nami smiled at its beauty.

"I don't have any money. This is all I can come up with. Robin helped me, though."

"It's perfect, Chopper. You did a good job." Chopper gasped.

"Baka! Praising me won't make me happy, bitch!"

Usopp placed a long box on the table. Nami opened it and stared at her present in confusion. She picked it up and turned to Usopp.

"My clima tact?"

"It's not just any clima tact anymore. I'm improved it to work ten times as better. You can wipe out half an island with this bad boy. I even rebuilt it so you can use new moves."

"Whoa, sugoi, now I won't feel like a weakling like you!"

"OI!"

Franky handed Nami a small box. Opening it, Nami raised a long necklace. She smiled.

"Thanks Franky. It's beautiful. Although, I would've liked to have real diamonds."

"That's because it's not a real necklace." Taking it from Nami's hand, Franky raised it high then swung it down as if it were a whip. The necklace grew longer, revealing it to be an actual whip. Nami gasped.

"Sugoi!"

"SUGOI!" screamed the three youngest in the group. All three had sparkles in their eyes as they tried reaching for it, only to be blocked by Sanji.

"Now you don't have to use that dumb old stick anymore."

"OI!" yelled Usopp once more.

"My turn~!" Sanji wrapped his arm around Nami's shoulder and led her to another table. Nami gasped upon seeing a table filled with food.

"All of your favorites, plus a few new dishes here and there."

"Thank you! Sanji-kun!"

"Hai~! Nami-swan!"

Everyone ate and partied all night. By midnight, almost everyone was passed out drunk or tired. The only ones awake were the captain and the navigator. Thinking everyone's asleep, Luffy made his way towards Nami. He placed a hand out for her to grab. Nami looked up at him.

"I still haven't given you my present yet."

Taking his hand, Luffy led her deeper into the forest. About a mile away from the party, they stopped at a place where all the fireflies gathered. Nami grinned. Luffy led her to the center of it. Nami looked up and saw over thousands of fireflies. The scenery was beautiful. Luffy turned around so his back was facing Nami. Nami turned to him with concern.

"Luffy..."

"I've been thinking a lot about what to get you for your birthday, but I could never come up with anything."

"You don't need to get me anything. You being here with me is enough."

"I've been thinking about that too and I finally came up with a good present you hopefully might like."

"And that is?"

"Once we're done with this journey, let's make a promise."

"A promise?"

"Ah." Luffy walked over and placed her hand out. Opening her palm, he placed a tiny object and closed her hand. Nami pulled her hand back and opened it. Sitting on her palm was a silver ring. Nami stared at it in awe. It was so small and simple, yet so pretty and elegant.

"Let's promise," Luffy grabbed the ring and placed it in her ring finger, "that'll we'll make our own future together."

Nami smiled as her vision began to blur from the tears that formed.

"It's a promise."

Probably my longest one yet... I think. Sorry for a crappy ending.