Happy New Year everyone. I just wanted this to be my first update for the new year.
I'm still on my break, and for those who don't read GLA, I'm on break for a while due to a tragic loss in my family. I might be going back to the Philippines for the funeral in a month or so.. so I guess I won't be updating until February. I'm truly sorry and I hope you will be patient with me.
Title: Happy New Year
Characters/Pairing(s): Luffy, Rayleigh
(Pre/Post) Time Skip: During the time skip.
Luffy looked up into the sky to find it to be a starry night. Millions of stars filled the sky and only one crescent moon stood out. It was only minutes before the new year and Luffy had to get away from Rayleigh in order to do what he was about to do. Tonight was a perfect night to do it. It was important and if he didn't do this now, he'll regret it for a whole year. He looked up at one particular star and made a wish.
Zoro. My swordsman, my first mate. You stood by my side this whole time and never complained once. You've put up with my selfish acts and became a true loyal friend to me. I hope you have grown stronger after these two years and finally reach your goal of becoming the world's greatest swordsman.
As the star disappeared, Luffy moved on to the next one.
Nami. My navigator, my queen. I'm sorry to have been a trouble to you all this time, but we eventually fell in love and every punch you land on me after that makes me realize how much I love you each day. You've guided us so far and without you, I'd probably still be in East Blue right now. You're beautiful in my eyes, so I have no doubts that you'll grow into an even more beautiful person the next time we meet. I hope you have grown smarter than you are now and lead us to the end of the grand line after these two years.
Usopp. My sniper, my liar. We've had the most stupidest moments on the ship and without you, each day would be a bore. Your stories may have been lies, but they've put a smile on my face every time. You may not be strong now, but I know you'll become stronger and prove to me and your father that you are a true warrior and a great sniper.
Sanji. My cook, my bridge to endless delicious food. You're the only one in the crew that gets the most annoyed with my endless hunger and I'm sorry. You've supplied the crew with your delicious food and never failed to amaze us. You've given us the power to live strong every day. You're an essential part to my- I mean the crew's hunger and without your food who knows how long we would've survived the grand line. I know your dishes will be even more amazing when we reach All Blue.
Chopper. My talking raccoon- I mean reindeer, my doctor. You've supported the crew with your incredible medical skills and without you, Nami and probably the whole crew wouldn't have gotten this far into the grand line. Our stupid moments with Usopp and Brook always brings a smile to your face and it makes me realize that you're not just a reindeer, but a human as well. You smile, cry, and laugh like the rest of us. You're not a monster. I know you'll cure every disease in this world and with you in my crew, I know I can reach One Piece ..in one piece.
Robin. My nakama, my archeologist. After what happened at Water 7, I worry every night that I might not see you in the morning. After our events at Enies Lobby, I hope you've realized that you're not alone anymore. As your captain, I will help you and be there for you every day whenever you need me. You and I have the same goal with reaching Raftel and I know you'll find what you're looking for in the end. I will be there to back you up.
Franky. My cyborg, my shipwright. Your imagination and skills never cease to amaze me. Just know that I won't forget what happened back at Water 7... because if we hadn't met, we never would've rescued Robin and we never would've had a ship like the Sunny. You've made an incredible ship and I know it'll lead us all the way.
Brook. My talking skeleton, my musician. I can't imagine living my life alone like you did and it amazed me to hear that you have endured so much. I will never let you go through that again and I hope that where ever you are right now, you have people around you that care for you. I know that Laboon is still waiting for your return and I will make sure that you two will finally be reunited after all these years.
Ace and Sabo. My brothers. I know that you both are watching over and I will never let you down. I will carry on your will and make you both proud. I will surpass you and become even more stronger. I will never forget you. You are my brothers after all.
All of you have done so much for me and I don't know how I can repay you back. The least I can do is get stronger so I can protect you all when danger appears. I will not rest these two years and I will never let anything like what happened at Sabaody Archipelago ever happen to us again. I hope all of your dreams will come true in the end.
Happy New Year.
"Ah! Found you! If you don't get back to training, you don't get any meat tomorrow!" yelled Rayleigh.
"What? No fair, Rayleigh!"
"I'm the sensei, I don't have to be fair!"