Disclaimer: I don't own One Piece; that belongs to Eiichiro Oda.

A/N: Hey! Got a question for all of you: When the Baratie opens, should all the Straw Hat Pirates in the east blue also get dragged along? It ain't a poll since it's only one chapter away but I want your opinions!

WARNING: There will be two parts because this thing was big without it and I might have gone a bit off track… The real opening day will be next chapter. Also, short chapter.

Big thanks to The Patient One, Moony the Mature One, Thorn D. Cinni, redrago, betsybugaboo, betsybugaboo too, and Guest1 for reviewing, to Cataquack Warrior and Laurentia60 for Favouriting, and to BigBlender, BlackSky83, Hell Guardian Angel, Laurentia60, Talchy, Camillianthebrave, queenofthebrokenhearts, dianesullivan, keysanddaydreaming, and WingedCloudsofStrife for Following. Here's the chapter. I hope you enjoy it!

Chapter 25-Baratie, Opening Day Part 1

When Grampa arrived and said he was taking him and Ace out on a family outing, Luffy thought he was an impostor. A Fist of Love to the head removed that idea quickly. They were currently on Gramps' ship, heading to their destination, apparently it would take a few days but he didn't mind that much. He wanted to see what it was like to sail this sea.

Luffy could instinctively feel this was different. Not only could he actually feel the ship was moving, but the sea itself was different.

Wind pushed the water to create bigger waves than he was used to, and it pushed against him itself. It made him have wobbly legs that Ace also had, it wasn't as bad so there was that to be happier about. Gramps called them sea legs or something like that; he said he should be used to it if he really spends half his life on a ship. That just made Luffy want to ask Brook about it when he finally goes to sleep after dinner.

Before falling asleep early, Luffy somehow came to the conclusion that Gramps really like his crackers. Maybe he could have some on his person at all time and offer it to Gramps when he needs to get out of the Fist of Love.

When he woke up, he could help but jump on Zoro and Sanji, who were for some reason sharing a hammock again, probably because of Zoro. Apparently when he, Usopp, Nami and Chopper were younger Zoro would climb in with them and sleep with them, always claimed he was just guarding them or something.

"OW! Hey, let go of me! Ahh! Don't tie my limbs up!"

The greeting Luffy got wasn't really nice. A kick came from Sanji to the face and Zoro pinned him down before they both got to tying his arms and legs into a knot. Mean older brothers, all he did was wake them up….

A tap on the head and he turned to look at a scowling Zoro, "Don't do that again, if you did that a weak ago I could have hurt you, idiot."

He felt himself get picked up and recognised Sanji's legs when he was carried out of the room, Zoro's calloused hands holding his legs. They still weren't as strong as they were about two months ago, after they both starved, Sanji broke his leg and got over his sickness, and Zoro tore a muscle and fell into a depression he only recently got out of.

He may be as strong as them now but Luffy wanted to be as strong as they were before everything happened.

He was dropped on the Sunny's grassy deck and had to untie himself as Zoro went back to grab his swords and Sanji checked on his mostly healed leg, he could walk on it but he wasn't allowed to kick with it. It had apparently healed wrong the first time so it had to be re-broken and reset. Chopper explained to them that he couldn't do serious injuries while they were asleep since they could be making things worse and undo his work.

"This sucks…" Sanji drew Luffy's attention when he spoke, he had just pulled his pants leg down and Luffy had finished untying his arms.

"What do you mean?" He grunted as he started to focus on his legs.

"Well first of all, both Zoro and I became a whole lot weaker and we are still recovering. Then there's that." Sanji's eyes narrowed as he glared at the deck.

"What's that? You better not be keeping secrets again." Zoro had come back, three swords clasped in his hands. When Zoro announced that he was going to create the three sword style since he got his new sword, Brook was more interested in where he got the sword. A group hug was commissioned when Zoro said he got it from Kuina who had just died.

They really didn't want any more cracks in the sky, it first appeared when Zoro first fell into his depression and they originally guessed that was the reason until that mysterious female voice said it was because their bond was breaking, and so was the Dream World. Zoro was forced to tell them that it was because of him after that.

A laugh came from Sanji as he stood up. "Don't worry, I just learnt of it today. The old man says the Baratie will finally open up in about a week, and that a Navy Vice Admiral will be coming. I can only guess that it's going to be Garp."

Luffy's head shot up from its bowed position to stare straight at Sanji. "What did you just say?" He was barely able to keep the hope out of his voice when he asked. Could Gramps be taking him and Ace to the Baratie? Did this mean he was finally going to be able to see one of his family outside of the Dream?

Sanji repeated what he said and Luffy started tearing up. Sanji started panicking and Luffy couldn't help but start laughing. He was going to the Baratie! He was going to see Sanji and meet Zeff! He couldn't wait to introduce Ace to Sanji. Luffy was forced to tell Sanji so before he received another kick to the head.

Sanji grinned bigger than before, and drew Luffy into a crushing hug. While he may have been able to hear Jimbei over a Snail Transponder he still hadn't seen his real family in person yet. If not for Zeff, he'd probably be living in Goa with Ace and Luffy instead of learning how to cook and fight under Zeff. He still didn't know how Zeff managed to convince Garp to keep custody of him and to not be arrested. He was a pirate after all.

Wood tapped both of them on the head and they looked to see Zoro with his white sword in his mouth already. "Celebrate later; I still need to spar with one of you." How he could speak clearly around the sword was a mystery to all.

Sanji grumbled before taking Luffy off his lap and standing up. Why did the stupid marimo have to ruin the moment? A look was shared and they were off, Sanji only able to use his left leg to fight and Zoro getting the hang of fighting with an extra sword still. It clearly wasn't as intense as their old spars. At least by the time Zoro got the hang of the new style and Sanji's leg fully healed, they would be stronger.

Sanji dodged another swing as he momentarily got distracted by something he couldn't believe he hadn't seen before. The anchor was dropped. They weren't going anywhere on the Endless Sea? Could the sea be not so endless after all?

He was so distracted that he was knocked off his feet and slammed into the deck. Zoro stopped and raised an eyebrow at him, Sanji just turned back to what he was staring at before, and Zoro followed his line of sight then dropped his two standard swords. It wasn't that big a surprise was it? It was a little distracting but surely it wouldn't cause Zoro to drop his swords.

"We aren't moving?" The question made Luffy look where they were looking at. The dropped anchor gave him an answer.

"What is it you all are staring at?" They spared a look then turned to stare at Brook, all of them pointing at the anchor, eyebrow raised. "Oh, the anchor. I accidentally hit something and it dropped when I was younger, I don't know how to raise it myself nor can I just dive in and pull it. Maybe we should ask Franky if he knows how too?"

Brook turned and was just going to get himself some tea when he noticed the trio started to follow him, a bit like little ducklings after their mother. The thought made Brook laugh and he changed direction to the Infirmary, Franky got hurt again while working on the train. It was already four years overdue; he hoped they finished the railings soon. He never met Tom but he seemed a pleasant man, he didn't want him to be executed.

Opening the door, he was met with the sight of Robin redoing Franky's old bandages while Chopper finished stitching up a nasty cut on Franky's arm, Nami was sitting in a corner with a big book on navigation in her arms, no doubt to ask Robin to help her read it. Robin and Chopper didn't even glace at them as Franky told them who it was when he greeted them and asked why they were there. Nami looked however.

Brook told him about the anchor, and a big slam was heard, caused by a falling book. They glanced over to see Nami staring in shock and Sanji ended up mumbling something under his breath.

"You mean this sea might not be so endless after all?"

"YEOW! Watch where you poke that thing bro." Attention was drawn to Franky and Chopper.

"Sorry, Franky. I was just surprised is all. Could there really be something like islands in here?" Chopper asked with his head raised as he imagined the possibilities.

A hand sprouted and patted his head. "Possibly, Chopper. To think, if there is then this World could have a history itself. Maybe some else had this connection before or still has it?"

When Jimbei and Usopp noticed the distinct lack of people on the deck or in the kitchen, they went out and found out they were down in the Infirmary. They arrived to hear what Robin said and had to be caught up. Hercules was dropped as well as Jimbei's jaw. Sanji could be heard mumbling again, something about it not being that big of a surprise but no one really heard him other than Robin.

A thoughtful look crossed Jimbei as Usopp started asking the questions everyone has already asked.

"Before you accidentally dropped anchor, was anything different with the Dream World? And also, is that the reason you raised the sails?" Brook visibly stiffened when Jimbei asked. "They've been up my whole life so I'm admittedly curious."

Brook waved him off, and mentioned they should have breakfast. A he left, suspicious looks followed him. Robin was the first to voice what they were all thinking.

"What is he keeping from us? None of us are too young to know anymore, Chopper may be eight but he is more mature than most his age." The way she looked at them made them all realise she wanted to know, and she would even go against the unspoken rules to find out.

Outside, a hairline fracture spread across the sky. As the others didn't say anything, Brook was being distanced from the family. The bond was weakening, and even the mysterious voice couldn't stop the feeling arise.

Brook would need to stop thinking of them as little kids and repair the bond, or else that crack might grow.

Coming up Next: Baratie, Opening Day Part 2

I hope you all like this chapter, I really wanted to do this chapter for a long time. Too bad I wouldn't have been able to get Brook, Jimbei, Chopper, Franky and Robin there.

Franky starts up after Nami… Give me suggestions on what you want to change and I'll see what I can do. :D

Poll Results: Currently winning: Evolution

No: 45

Yes: 29

On and Off: 13

Flashes: 6

Separation: 16

Evolution: 58

Don't know what they mean? Look at chapter 19:18:Burning of Trash Mountain.

Responses to Reviews: (7)

The Patient One: Really? Can I ask the name of that story, I know it's probably bad but I'd like to take a look at it anyway. Thank you! I didn't really it was. It is, I really would have liked to see Kuina survive but alas, some things are set in stone. I'm going to have to get those books out soon, someone is hogging the book with Nami's past in it so hopefully they release it soon. Then I can check if I can change things.

Moony the Mature One: I do too. :) I'll change your vote, thanks for telling me. You know you can vote for two right? Cause if you want both to happen you can say so.

Thorn D. Cinni: I tried to explain it a bit more this chapter. I'll eventually go back and probably redo some of that chapter.

redrago: Yeah I know. T_T. Alas, she managed to break Zoro out of his depression at least. Even if he nearly relapsed because she died. I am a girl myself so when I read that I took offence to it. I didn't really like the Sensei because of that.

betsybugaboo: Really? Thank you. Good luck to you too for whatever you need it for!

betsybugaboo too: Haha. They might, I don't know. I do know that he seems to be recovering. Thanks to his family no doubt. If he starts to doubt it again for whatever reason, it might. Depends on my mood at the time that I write it.

Guest1: Thanks! I wasn't too sure but it's nice to know people like it. The situation was. Glad you liked the Zoro Kuina moment. She managed to help get him out of his depression so you're right there.

Hahaha, I loved it too. You're right about the regression. Sorry about the lack of Zeff, this is probably not what many people had in mind huh. There was Monster Trio fluffiness though!