A Couple Days Later:
"That's it I win!" Nami said after she threw her one remaining card on the ground in triumph.
"What! That's not fair, you have to be cheating. Luffy, why do you have so many cards!? You have like the whole deck!" Usopp said and Luffy just shrugged, "I've never played this game. I thought you had to get the most cards to win." Luffy said and then put all but one of his cards in the pile.
"There! Now I win!" Luffy said and Nami and Usopp slapped him while Zoro snickered while pretending to sleep. "Why don't you idiots clean instead of messing around with the beautiful Nami Swan," Sanji said with no emotion until he danced around Nami.
"Okay! Come on Usopp let's go, and CHOPPER DO YOU WANNA HELP US? IT'LL BE FUUUNNN!" Luffy said and a couple seconds later Chopper peaked his head out from the galley.
"What're you going to do?" he asked and Luffy pulled a bucket and soap out of seemingly nowhere, "Just cleaning the deck," Luffy said innocently and Chopper nodded and made his way to the deck.
"Now that that's over with I'll be in the Galley," Sanji said and Nami nodded, "Me too I gotta work on some maps," Nami said as they made their way to the galley and Zoro went up to the crows nest.
"Now watch this guy's, Power Washer!" Luffy said as he put his hands together and shot a strong spray of water that started cleaning the deck.
"Throw the soap in!" Luffy yelled with a knowing grin on his face. When Usopp threw the soap in a mountain of bubbles formed, "Woah! It's huge! Let's go Chopper!" Usopp said and they disappeared into the bubbles.
"Guys check out this move!" Luffy said and excited Usopp, and Chopper jumped out of the bubbles to watch. Luffy got up on one foot and started spinning around, "Sprinkler!" Luffy said while trying to suppress a laugh. Usopp and Chopper immediately fell on the ground because of their laughter.
"Ahhh, That was fun." Chopper said while laying on the freshly clean deck, "Yeah we should do that again sometime. Right Luffy?" Usopp said and Luffy nodded.
"Oh, by the way, there's someone in the water over there," Luffy said while pointing to the port side of the ship. "Why didn't you tell us earlier go get em' why well that's because your faster," Usopp said and Luffy sighed before he jumped into the water.
"HUUUH!? HE GONNA DIE IN THE WATER HE'S A DEVIL FRUIT USER!" Chopper yelled and Usopp looked at him weird until he remembered he was new to the crew.
"Oh you're new so just watch and see there's no reason to save him," Usopp said and just as he said it Luffy jumped out of the water holding a man wearing flamboyant ballet clothes with a swan theme. "What, how!" Chopper said very confusedly.
"I'm water," and Chopper put it together. "Anyways, this okama is really out of it," Luffy said but then the okama coughed and a stream of water came out of his mouth.
"Phew, I thought I was gonna die!" he said and then shook Luffy's hand really fast, "Thanks a lot stranger!" he said and then introduced himself as Bon Clay.
"What's all the commotion about down there?" Zoro asked from the crows nest and then he saw Bon Clay and jumped down to the deck. All the yelling attracted Sanji and Nami to the deck also.
"What all that noise?" Nami said and then saw Bon Clay. "That's Bon Clay if you didn't know," Luffy said while pointing to the man spinning like a ballerina on his deck.
"Hey, Bon, what's your devil fruit?" Usopp asked and Bon Clay looked proud, "The Clone-Clone Fruit." he said and then touched everyone but Sanji and Zoro who dodged him.
Bon Clay then touched his face with his right hand and turned into all the members of the crew. Luffy, Usopp, and Chopper had stars in their eyes and the others just watched in amazement. Bon Clay started to change into many people and Vivi saw her father and left to do something important.
"You guys I'll never forget your kindness!" Bon Clay said with tears, and Luffy, Usopp, Chopper, and Bon Clay started line dancing. "Oh, that is my ship. It is truly such a shame that I have to leave already, BUT journeys are always accompanied by farewells. But don't ever forget this, friendship has nothing to do with how long we've known each other. So don't cry!" Bon Clay said and Luffy, Usopp, and Chopper had tears along with Bon Clay.
"See you again!" they yelled and Bon Clay waved as he sailed away. "Thank god we found you Mr. 2 Bon Clay! We were worried," one of Bon's crew said and Bon nodded. "That was Mr.2!?" everyone yelled and Luffy calmed down first.
"Guys what if he fight us and we don't know who's who!" Luffy said and everyone started to brainstorm. "What about a mark?" Nami suggested and Zoro nodded.
"That's probably the best option because that way we can tell who's real," he said and they all put a black x on their forearms. "This mark is a sign of our friendship," Luffy said and everyone nodded with smiles on their faces.
Purururururu, Pururu- Gatcha, "Hello?" Luffy said into a transponder snail, "When did you get a transponder snail, Luffy!?" Vivi asked and he shhh'ed her before going back to the snail.
"Hey it's Igaram I got a message for you and the princess, the rebel army has started to move towards the capital. And Crocodile has moved his plans forward." Igaram said and Luffy had shaded eyes and Vivi was on the brink of tears.
"Thanks, Igaram, where are you we'll come pick you up," Luffy said and Igaram suddenly got nervous. "Well, that's the thing. I was captured by Crocodile, I'm in his lair right now." Igaram said and Luffy just nodded.
"Okay, we'll come get you as soon as we can," he said and hung up the snail. "Nami how far are we from Alabasta right now?" Luffy asked and Nami looked at the sky and water before coming to a conclusion.
"Half a day," Nami said and Luffy used Water Water Guide to get them there faster. "Isn't that gonna tire you out?" Sanji asked and Luffy shrugged, "It's a shorter distance." Luffy said.
"Yes! We've finally arrived!" Luffy yelled out while dancing on the deck, "Come on guys let's go already! Hey Vivi, where'd that duck go?" Luffy said which made Vivi irritated.
"Carue is heading to the capital with a message for my father," Vivi said and the crew finished up docking the Merry. "Okay, we can go now Luffy," Nami said and when they entered the town they found a hiding spot where no one would see Vivi.
"Sanji and Chopper will go shopping for supplies and the rest of us will stay here until they're done. Got it?" Luffy said and everyone nodded.
"Good, we need clothes for the desert, and also water and food," Luffy said and Looked around at everyone to see if they needed to add anything to the list. "Okay, we'll be back soon guys!" Chopper said and they left towards the market.
About thirty minutes later Sanji and Chopper came back with all the supplies, "What took you guys so long!?" Nami asked with shark teeth and a slight sunburn.
"Sorry, Nami! There were some guys looking for Luffy and we followed them." Chopper said and Luffy snapped to attention. "If you guys want I can check for some strong people," Luffy said and Nami nodded saying it was a good idea. "What'd they look like anyway?" Zoro asked as he was standing up from his napping spot.
"One had black hair, and the other had blonde hair. Oh, and they both had the same tattoo but in different places." Sanji said and as soon as Luffy heard it he stopped searching the town.
"Sanji, where's the nearest restaurant?" Luffy asked with a fond smile on his face, "Spice Bean. Why?" Sanji responded and Luffy was about to answer but Vivi stepped in.
"Luffy we have to get to the next town." Vivi said with a deep frown on her face, "I know, and that is why you guys will head back to the ship while I go find those guys." Luffy said and used Shave before anyone could say anything else.
When Luffy got to Spice bean he found Smoker standing in front of the two that Sanji talked about. "Smokey!? What're you doing here? I thought you were back in Loguetown!" Luffy said and when Smoker turned around he had an immediate look of recognition and let out a snarl.
"Straw Hat…" he said and then Luffy could see the others faces clearly now, "Lu! Wait up!" Ace yelled as Luffy ran away from Smoker. "Come on Sabo!" Ace yelled, "Got it!" Sabo yelled and it didn't take long for them to find Luffy because he was staying close to the restaurant.
"I wonder what Luffy did to that marine," Sabo said as he was watching Luffy run from Smoker.
"Why are you here in Alabasta Straw Hat!?" Smoker yelled to Luffy after trying to hit him only to get slapped away. "I'm am only here to beat up Crocodile!" Luffy said ad Smoker faltered for a moment giving Luffy an opportunity to punch him away.
"Luffy! How'd you do that!? You just punched him away!" Sabo said, 'he knows haki!' the two brothers yelled in their thoughts. "Huh? You mean to punch him? Haki." Luffy said and the two's jaws dropped.
"What? You thought I could beat Black- oh yeah," Luffy said with his voice going lower every word. "About Blackbeard did that old man let him go?" Luffy asked and the two nodded.
"Why? He's a danger to the world." Luffy said with shaded eyes. "Pops didn't want to kill one of his first sons." Ace said with a frown that clearly agreed with Luffy.
"Anyway!" Luffy said dissipating the dark mood in an instant, "I haven't seen you guys forever! What're you doing here?" Luffy said as he tackled his brothers in a hug.
"We came to see you actually," Sabo said as he and Ace returned the hug full force. "You wanna go back to my ship... I have something to tell you anyway." Luffy said now fidgeting with his fingers. Ace and Sabo shared a look before following Luffy to his ship.
"Luffy's back!" Usopp and Chopper yelled and then saw Ace and Sabo following him, "AHHH! There are people behind you Luffy watch out!" they yelled and Sanji ran to look.
"Those are the same guys!" Sanji said and Luffy put his hand up to let his crew know that they were with him. "Who are they Luffy?" Nami asked and Luffy jumped in between them and put his arms around his brothers.
"They're my big brothers!" Luffy said and they bowed which shocked the crew. "You have brothers!" everyone yelled and Sabo gained a sweatdrop but Ace and Luffy started laughing.
"Thanks for taking care of my little brother, I hope he hasn't been in much trouble," Sabo said and everyone stood and answered together.
"No, not at all," they said and Sabo started laughing along with his brothers. "You have a funny crew Luffy!" Ace said in between laughs. Everyone else on the ship just sweatdropped at the scene.
"Okay, guys let's get to the next town!" Luffy said popping up from laughing, "Vivi, where is the next town, and what is it called?" he asked and his brothers got a look of shock on their faces at the fact that Luffy was being responsible.
"It's called Erumalu, and we need to follow the coast south for about thirty minutes!" Vivi told Luffy who nodded in satisfaction. "Luffy we got three marine warships Port side!" Usopp yelled from the crows nest.
"I got it!" Luffy yelled as he made his way to the port side railing, "Water Water Geyser!" Luffy yelled and three huge geysers erupted from under the warship ripping them apart in the process.
"Nami take over I gotta discuss something with Ace and Sabo. And guys don't interrupt." Luffy said and everyone nodded before he entered the galley with his brothers. "What is it Luffy? Why do you seem so nervous?" Ace asked suddenly concerned about Luffy.
"Okay so you know the story about the three years I was kidnapped, well that wasn't the full truth," Luffy said and Sabo and Aces face darkened but they still nodded.
"I was thrown in the middle of the jungle and I had to survive for the both of us but…" Luffy started and Sabo put a hand on his shoulder to urge him on.
"It wasn't actually a kidnapping. It was actually very vigorous training. But I don't regret it without the training I probably would have lost someone close to me." Luffy finished and the two brothers had shaded eyes and Luffy expected the worst.
"Oh good, I thought it was bad!" Ace said with relief and Sabo nodded. Luffy's head snapped up in shock but then he put on a big sunny grin and tackled his brothers to the ground in a big hug.
"I do have a couple questions though," Sabo said and Luffy and Aces game was interrupted. "Yeah?" Luffy said and Sabo continued, "I assume Rayleigh made you lie to protect you but how'd you lie?" Sabo asked and Ace realized the something.
"Well that easy, I just half lied," Luffy said and Sabo went over the previous explanation that Luffy gave him and Ace. "Nevermind that! Are you gonna tell Shitty Gramps!?" Ace said and Luffy shook his head vigorously.
"HELL NO! Can you imagine the 'training' after I tell him!" Luffy said while waving his hands in the air to gesture how bad it would be. okay, fair point." Ace said with his face turning a little blue. "Luffy," Sabo said seriously which his full attention.
"Your Father. Do you understand who he is?" he asked and Luffy nodded while thinking about his dad. "Yeah Dragon! He's really nice!" Luffy said innocently and his brother's eyes widened.
"You mean you met him!? When?" Sabo and Ace asked and Luffy put his hand under his chin. "Loguetown. And Gray Termi-" Luffy said before he dropped to the ground asleep.
"Great," Sabo said grumpily because he wouldn't be getting any answers out of Luffy anymore. Just when Sabo thought it couldn't get any worse Ace fell asleep, 'How'd I end up with both of my brothers having Narcolepsy?' Sabo thought as he moved his sleeping brothers into a more comfortable position.
Thirty Minutes Later:
"Yay! We're here!" Luffy yelled as Zoro anchored the ship, "What's that?" he said and urged Luffy to the water to see. "Those are Kung-Fu Dugongs. Whatever you do don't fight them." Vivi said while watching Luffy closely.
Luffy was watching the Dugongs pass by when one of them stopped and was staring at Luffy. The Dugong made a strange noise and suddenly every single Dugong lined up in front of Luffy.
"I didn't do anything!" Luffy said with his hands up and his everyone but the girls started laughing. 'He beat them in nothing. Was it a staring contest?' they thought with a sweatdrop.
"Let's move guys. We gotta get to Eramalu as fast as we can. Are you two coming or is this where we part ways?" Nami asked and Luffy looked at his brothers.
"As long as we don't intrude," Sabo said before moving on one side of Luffy and Ace on the other side. "Yay! Let's go!" Luffy said and started running ahead.
"Just head straight east Luffy!" Vivi yelled and the rest of the group started moving. "Do you think he listened?" Usopp asked and Ace shook his head, "No chance." he said with a smile on his face.
As they were walking the Straw hats felt pressured because Ace and Sabo's eyes were always on them. "So Zoro, how'd you become the first mate?" Ace asked as he and Sabo stood on each side of Zoro.
"Well, it's a simple story. I was captured at a marine base and he saved me." Zoro said with a smirk on his lips. "Oh is that when he took out the corrupt marine?" Sabo asked and Zoro nodded.
"Hey Nami, wait up! I just wanna ask ya something." Ace said as he and Sabo once again stood on each side of Nami. "I would like to know how you became the navigator," Sabo said and noticed the smile that made its way onto Nami's face.
"He saved me and my village from a terrible pirate," she responded. Ace and Sabo nodded before doing the same thing to the rest of Luffy's crew. When they were done they sat on the ground.
"What's your evaluation?" Ace asked and Sabo looked over at the crew and Vivi again, "They are a good team and crazy just like Luffy." he responded and Ace nodded. "And they truly care about the well being of each other." Ace said and then they both nodded in approval.
After they got up and joined the crew again they found Luffy sitting in the middle of nowhere with an irritated look on his face.
"How the hell am I supposed to know which way to go in this dessert!" Luffy said and then calmed down and continued walking in a random direction that happened to be east.
In no time at all the made it to Erumalu, "What happened here?" Luffy asked as everyone gained shaded eyes. "Listen up everyone, this happened because of Crocodile. There was a drought and he made it look like it was my father's fault. Everyone in the town probably went and joined the rebel army." Vivi said with regret showing on her face.
"NOW I'M DEFINITELY GONNA KICK HIS ASS!" Luffy yelled and then he punched one of the rundown buildings. "Luffy," Vivi said with tears in her eyes but she shook them away and they continued to the next town that was called Yuba.