Hello and welcome to the 25th chapter. I apologise for not releasing this last week. The reason is that I had a cold and was pretty weak to do much. Almost missed this week as well since I didn't feel all that motivated so sorry if this is a bit short unlike he others.

Now here's a bit of bad and good news. The bad news is that after the reincarnated story I won't be doing the next chapter for this story. But the good news is that I will be doing a Halloween special for this. So look forward to that.

By the way before we get started I have something to say. Lately I see that my stories ain't getting much reviews. I seem to only get just one or two reviews after each of my chapters. Shout out to Totong and Lucian Naruto by the way. I don't want to be that guy where he demands to get something. I just want to see if you all are actually liking my story and to see if I'm doing everything all right.

*Sigh* With that out of my chest let's gets going.

It was silent outside. The crew was kind of speechless after Ayano's outburst as Nami, Vivi and for some reason Zoro got the shivers.

"What was that about?" Luffy said confused. Nami sighs as she knew what it was about.

"I'm sorry." Vivi apologises. Ussop shook his head.

"There's no need to apologise, you didn't know it was a secret." He said, knowing the situation. He knew there was something going on but couldn't quite figure out what. Luffy looked over.

"What secret?" Luffy asked, the rest sighed. He is the only one who doesn't have a clue.

"Anyway… it seems like we are getting close to the island since the weather is now stabilising. What is the island called again?" Nami asked Vivi. She sighs with sadness.

"It's called Little Garden if we can trust Ms. All Sundays words." She quietly says, not wanting to call the agent her real name. Nami pats Vivi on the shoulder.

"Look, let's not worry about Ayano for now. She may be stubborn at times but she does try to get along with everyone in the crew." Nami said, reassuring Vivi as the Princess sighs, this time in slight relief.

"Your right, you think we can talk to her?" Vivi asked as Nami shivered again, this time knowing why.

"I think it's best if we leave her for a bit." She said as everyone aside from Luffy and Zoro nodded in agreement; Luffy because he still doesn't know what's going on, and Zoro because he doesn't want to get involved. He and Ayano may have grown respect for each other but Zoro still won't get involved with some girl for love.

=YANDERE-CHAN=

AYANO POV

Unknown to the rest of the crew I was just by the entrance so I heard everything. I don't know if I should sigh in relief or lower my head is slight disappointment over Luffy not figuring out.

'Well, at least I still have a chance at telling him myself.' I smile at the thought but it turns into a frown as I hit my head on the wall. 'But that still doesn't accuse me for showing them my bad side, even if that lady did deserve it.' I thought. Not even wanting to think Vivi's name.

I then started hearing the crew shouting in surprise.

"Wow! is that a dolphin?" Luffy started as I chew my lips. To me seeing dolphins together would've made a good romantic scene.

"I've never seen one before!" Ussop shouted out as I opened the door slightly to see everyone on the upper deck.

"Wait… why does it seem like it's so far away?" Sanji asked as I tip toed to the side of the ship. The only reason I did this is because of how I acted, I didn't want Luffy to look at me

I look out as I think about what Sanji said; that despite the Dolphin being far away, it looked like the size it would be when it was close. Ayano raises an eyebrow as the dolphin swam towards them. It grew bigger as it got closer and suddenly jumped over the waterline.

"IT'S HUGE!" They all shouted. The dolphin was most definitely huge, twice as big as the ship itself. Even I was a little shocked as it jumped over us and dove back down into the ocean. The 'Going Merry' rocked from the waves as we grabbed hold of something for balance.

"This ocean is crazy!" Ussop shouted in fright. Nami nodded in agreement as I heard Luffy laughing.

"That was awesome! Let's do it again!" Luffy cheered. Nami and Ussop glared at him.

"No!" They yelled at him as he continued laughing.

I then see that Vivi had spotted me. I just turned away and headed to the kitchen. I know I'm being stubborn but the b*tch was asking for it.

"You know she is sorry about what happened right?" I turned and saw Zoro sitting at the table. I sigh as I cross my arms.

"I don't care if she is sorry, she still almost did something I find inexcusable." I said, not giving away what I really hated about it. Zoro crosses his own arms.

"She is now Luffy's friend and is temporarily in our crew. I don't know why but you seem to have feelings for him." Zoro said as I glare at him. He sighs as he continues. "Come on, its pretty obvious you have feelings for him. It's thanks to Luffy being so dense that he hasn't realised himself. Frankly I don't know why you love him so much."

"You won't understand. No one will understand my feelings for him. I would do anything for him..."

"In any case just try not to be so hostile towards Vivi, Luffy will get worried otherwise." Zoro said. I look back at him.

"Are you using Luffy to get me to make up with Vivi?" I raised an eyebrow as Zoro merely shrugged.

"Take it whatever way you want. By the way, I heard we are near Little Garden so we better get ready. Also heard that this a dangerous place." Zoro said, smirking at the last bit as we both walked out.

'Little Garden. Where have I heard that before?...' I wondered as we made our way to the others. Vivi looked at me with a sad face. I stayed silent.

There we see an island just up ahead and it looked more like a huge jungle than a garden.

"Ironic." I said quietly as Ussop - who was next to me - nodded in agreement.

"Yea, this doesn't seem like a garden at all." He said nervously. Then a few minutes later we enter a huge river and begin sailing inland. A grin slowly grows on Luffy's face as Nami and Ussop grew more and more nervous.

Then we heard the growls.

"Luffy… please tell me that was your stomach." Ussop said sheepishly. Luffy shook his head still wearing that grin. Then we heard a roar.

"AAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH!" The coward duo (Nami and Ussop) screamed as we saw a Lion stepping out the jungle. "A Lion!?" They said out loud.

But just then the Lion fell down. The beast had a deep wound on its back.

"The king of the jungle is dead!?" Ussop shouted out in shock. Nami looks at Luffy, pleading him for them not to step foot into the Island. The grin on his face filled her with unease.

"Sanji! Prepare a pirate lunchbox! I smell an adventure!" Luffy shouted with glee. Sanji nods and heads to the kitchen.

"Okay Luffy." He said as the coward-duo get more and more scared, not wanting to be left alone.

"Sanji-san, can you make one for Carue and me as well?" Surprising all of us, Vivi was the one who asked as Sanji nods again but with more affection.

Nami wanted to know why but I wasn't listening as I was too busy glaring at Vivi.

'Thinking on going with Luffy alone? Not on my watch.' I thought as I turn to Sanji.

"Sanji! Make that three Pirate lunchboxes!" Sanji is now twirling with excitement as the coward duo and the Princess looks at me in shock.

"No! Not you too Ayano!" Nami and Ussop shouts at me, pleading me to stay. But I just glared at Vivi as she gulped.

'I might have to forgive you sooner or later. But that doesn't mean we can become friends.' I thought as I look at Luffy. It warms my heart to see him getting excited. 'A good thing about this is that I can finally go on my first adventure with you.' I thought as Luffy looks over and giggles. My frown went upside down as his grin makes my heart flutter.

TO BE CONTINUED!