*Yes I know what you all must be thinking. Where have I been? I've been having trouble writing a chapter I liked. And I decently like this tenth attempt of mine. I hope you enjoy this chapter.*

Ever since we had set off to sea I noticed Nami staring at me from time to time with a suspicious look on her face. Why did I feel like I had to prove myself to her?! Answer, I shouldn't have to, I did nothing to deserve this distrust. "Luffy, when did you say you met this?" she asked, not even bothering to refer to me as a living thing with thoughts and feelings. Luffy looked confused face stuffed like a chipmunk.

He swallowed, "I've known Nyx since I was a kid. She's the best sister!" Luffy was so enthusiastic when he reminisced about all the good times we had. Nami however, didn't seem to hold the same sentiment. "And it hasn't endangered your life?" she pressed. Luffy frowned at this, "No."

I was fuming at the insinuation this cat burglar nobody was trying to make. 'I would never ever hurt Luffy! How DARE you assume that I would?!' I glared getting in her face tail whipping around furiously. "You've done nothing so far to prove that I can trust you!" she shot back getting in my face. "She saved Chouchou and the Mayor or when she saved our asses." Zoro casually mentioned. 'Shut up!'"Shut Up!" we snapped at Zoro only to glare at each other again.

"Don't copy me!" 'You copied me!' we growled at each other. Nothing about her being apart of the crew made sense to me. A crewmate should trust their fellow crew without question yet she didn't seem to trust me. But I was beginning to think she didn't trust any of us, even though she agreed to some half assed truce with us. "Having someone like this on the crew will only end up getting us killed!" Nami claimed putting her finger in my face which I smacked.

'You said that you'd never join our crew so how can any of us trust you!' Before she could reply we were silenced by Luffy. "Enough!" I looked over to Luffy who was sitting facing away from us legs crossed and hands on his knees. "Nami is a part of this crew. You two have to learn to get along." he stated, monotoned. I couldn't believe that Luffy wasn't siding with me on this one. We didn't need Nami on our crew!

'But-' "No Nyx!" He cut me off. Frowning, fresh tears stung my eyes wanting to fall out. How could he side with someone over me? He was going to let someone on the crew who clearly hated me. 'I HATE YOU LUFFY!'

*3rd POV*

Everything on the two boats fell silent as the three stared up at Nyx. Zoro and Nami's faces were morphed in shock while Luffy's was a mix of shock and pain. Floating above them tears flowing down her catlike face. Her tail was whipping around rapidly as dark sparks of energy crackled between the split tail. "Nyx." Luffy squeaked.

Nyx turned away shooting off into a random direction leaving the crew. "NYX!" Luffy called about to follow her when the two grabbed a hold of him. "Idiot! You can't swim!" Zoro snapped grabbing him from under his armpits while Nami grabbed his middle. "LET GO I HAVE TO GO AFTER HER!" Luffy screamed thrashing. "We're heading in that direction to begin with so calm down!" Nami grunted.

This seemed to calm Luffy down, but he wasn't acting like his usual goofy carefree self. Instead he lowered his head a shadow casting over his eyes with a deep frown. He trudged over to the edge of the boat taking a seat remaining silent. "You shouldn't be so suspicious." Zoro sighed. Nami quirked her brow, "What?" Zoro looked back at her with a serious expression, "Nyx may be some strong creature, but she's someone I trust and so does Luffy. She wouldn't have protected you if it wasn't for Luffy trusting you." he clarified.

With that he left Nami returning to the boat Luffy was on and laying down arms behind his head. A breeze blew past them and Nami's gaze returned to the direction Nyx had left. The image of the tearful legendary sparked in her mind. She couldn't put her finger on it, but she had a dull pain in her chest for some reason. Touching her chest she thought, 'Weird.'

*Nyx POV*

I kept flying wanting to get as far from them as possible. Everything hurt so much, I didn't mean what I said yet I said it. Luffy would never forgive me for what I said I just know. I continued flying past the vast ocean wanting to find a place where I could disappear. Eventually I found an island that had a small village called 'Syrup Village' judging from the sign at the entrance.

My eyes searched for an opening into one of the houses when I spotted an opened window. 'Prefect,' I thought diving into the window. Once inside I landed on the bed just above the window feeling extremely tired. I didn't know how long I had been flying or crying for that matter, but I was exhausted. I just needed to close my eyes for a little while, just for a little bit. Closing my eyes my mind slowly faded into darkness.

*3rd POV*

Nyx curled up into a tiny little ball drifting off to sleep tears still flowing down her face. Her breathing steadied with an occasional sniffle. As the young legendary slept the owner of the house returned dropping his messenger bag by the door. He looked to be around Luffy's age with a long nose. With a yawn he headed in the direction of his room hoping for a sleep filled night.

These hopes were dashed when he spotted a dark form contrasting against the reds, greens, and blues of the checkered quilt. He let out a high pitched scream falling to his butt and crawling back till his back hit the wall. Nyx despite the loud noise only flicked her tail not stirring from sleep. Swallowing hard he slowly tipe toed over towards his bed to better examine Nyx. That was when he took in a appearance he only remembered through the tails his mother would tell him.

A cat-like creature with black fur, a split tail, and striking blue eyes that sailed alongside Gol D. Roger. The two were partners that sailed all the seven seas until Roger became King of the Pirates. Nyx was the name of the creature and Nyx was strong, brave, and freedom loving. Nyx stayed by Roger's side even when he faced the gallows. She cried a wailing cry when he died, disappearing into the sky supposedly to join Roger in the afterlife.

His mother had told them many thought Nyx would one day return when the next King of Pirates is born. Remembering that tale the long nosed teen let out a shout of triumph. "I can't believe it! I'm the next KING OF THE PIRATES!" He did a couple of muscle poses that if anyone were to see would bust out laughing. This shout however, was enough to wake the sleeping legendary.

*Nyx POV*

What's with all the yelling? I opened my eyes, blearily watching some long nosed guy doing a bunch of ridiculous poses. 'What are you doing?' I asked tilting my head to the side. The long nosed guy squeaked jumping up so high in the air his head hit the ceiling. When he landed on the ground groaning as a large lump formed on the top of his head. 'You okay?'

The long nose guy sat up rubbing his head, "Yeah, I was expecting that." I frowned, wrapping my tail around my body. 'Sorry. I forgot some people don't know I can only communicate through telepathy.' I apologized. He shook his head, "It's fine." That was when I realized how he was looking at me. 'Oh no.' I thought to myself.

"I, the great Usopp! I can't say that I'm surprised you've chosen me for the next King of Pirates. I'm flatter really." he laughed, speaking in a strange tone that made me cringe. 'I'm not the same Nyx.' Once I said that it was like Usopp deflated like a balloon muttering something under his breath that made me feel bad for him. 'I'm sorry Usopp. You see I just stopped here because I was tired after I had a fight with my brother.' I explained. Usopp quirked his brow, "You had a fight with your brother? What about?"

I briefly explained to him what had happened earlier hoping he could give me some clarity to the situation. He listened to me intently nodding with closed eyes and crossed arms. "So, you were having trouble with a new member of the crew because she's scared of you?" I nodded and he frowned at this. "Well I don't know much about this kind of thing. I know for a fact that it takes another time to trust another person er creature er..." 'Pokemon.' Usopp nodded pointing at me, "Yeah that!"

Usopp helped me feel a little better about my situation and I guess he was right. Nami had seemed to be the type with trust issues so it was no surprise that the legend made her scared of me. Yet it didn't mean that her mistrust didn't hurt me. Not to mention what I said to Luffy earlier when he didn't take my side. 'But what am I going to do? I said something really horrible to Luffy.'

It took everything I had to not burst into tears again. "Well that's easy, apologize." Usopp said with a smirk like he had said the most cunning thing ever. 'Apologize? You think that he'd forgive me like that?' I felt really hopeful that that was all it would take to have him forgive me. But Usopp frowned shaking his head, "After telling someone you hate them it'll take some time before things are ever okay. Words stick with you more than physical pain."

I deflated, of course it wouldn't be that easy I wished I never said it. Luffy and I had always been so close ever since I came to this world. He loved me just as much as he loved Ace and Sabo and would do anything to make sure we are safe. I felt like I betrayed that love when I said those words to him. It was childish and nothing an older sibling should say to another.

I didn't even know where the others were after I left. Looking around aimlessly would only put more distance between us. Usopp suggested that if they were heading in the direction I had gone then they would arrive at Syrup Village soon. In the meantime I could only stay here and think of the best way to apologize to Luffy and to think of how to get Nami to trust me even though I would rather eat nails that be friends with her.