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As Nami told the others about what had happened on the platform, Sanji sat on a stump, thinking.
"An empty hole..." He thought. "What a way to describe it..."
Usopp had walked next to him and looked at him sympathetically.
"Oi? Sanji? Why aren't you out there?"
Sanji sighed and looked up at Usopp.
"I figured that I'd speak to Luffy when he woke up. If he forgave, the others would too. It's easier that way."
Usopp nodded and leaned closer to the cook.
"Stop looking so stressed then...Idiot...We should be celebrating!"
Sanji lit a cigarette and stood up.
"You know...I still haven't thanked you enough for snapping me out of it."
"It's no problem."
They grinned and fist-bumped each other. Usopp then headed back while Sanji patiently waited for his captain to wake.
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"Chopper? How's Luffy doing?"
Chopper kept shooing Nami away from his tent. It was the eighth time she had tried to sneak in to check on him.
"Nami. He's fine! I had some of Jimbei's blood left over from Fishman Island, so he'll be fine! Now shoo!"
Nami swallowed and looked down. It wasn't so much that she was worried about him, she just wanted to see him. He had been so stressed lately; now he didn't have anything TO be stressed about. She stared over in the direction of the frightened remainder of the Animal-Men, tied up expertly with chains and such. She sat by the Sunny impatiently, watching Franky put the finishing touches on the now fixed ship.
"SUPER! It's finally fixed!"
Everyone cheered and hugged their ship.
"SUNNY!"
"I thought you were a goner!"
"Phhht! Measly cannons can't take you down!"
"I'm so happy that my heart-"
"YAY!"
"...why do I even bother anymore?..."
Franky sat at the deck, preparing for a Coup De Burst that would fling the Sunny back to the ocean. Once he finished, Zoro looked over at Nami.
"Should we call that Bepo now? Tell him everything's taken care of?"
"Aa. Let's do that."
Nami dialed the number and waited for the bear to pick up.
"W-Who is this?"
"This is Nami of the Strawhats. We just wanted to tell you everything is taken care of."
Silence. Then Bepo replied, voice filled with happiness.
"T-Thanks so much! I-I really can't tell you how happy I am..."
"But Bepo...Didn't you say something about having brothers?"
A pause.
"Yes...But they are not on the island anymore, I don't think. They left about a month ago to my knowledge, went back to Lamina Island. Not sure. Don't worry about them. You guys have done enough!"
"What about the boys?"
"Don't worry about them either. We'll come and pick them up. We'll take care of the Animal-Warriors too. Maybe Captain can unmorph them!"
"Thanks Bepo!"
"No problem! Thank you guys so much!"
Everyone laughed and Nami said goodbye. Once she hung up, everyone moved to the deck and Brook began playing his brand new song once again as a celebration.
Nami was watching everyone fail miserably at dancing, (and wondering what Robin was doing in her tent alone) when she felt a small tug on her skirt.
"Nami...You wanted to see Luffy right? He's awake now."
Nami looked down at the smiling Chopper and nodded.
"Alright! I will! Thanks!"
Chopper giggled and Nami ran down to the tent.
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Nami opened the flap and instantly saw Luffy, poking at a large beetle that was crawling on a bottle. He had a fresh bandage on. He lifted his head and turned toward Nami semi-happily.
"Nami! Hi!" He said with a little less energy than usual. Nami was put-off by this, but then realized there was still one thing on his mind.
"Luffy, just so you know, Usopp and Sanji are back here."
Luffy's eyes widened in happiness for a second, then he frowned.
"Sanji?"
"He's waiting to talk to you. He's devastated about what he said. Once you can stand you should go talk to him."
Luffy nodded, and Nami noticed he was grinning like his old self after hearing this. Nami sighed happily and sat down.
"Oi Nami?"
"Hmm?" Nami looked up at Luffy.
"I think I can stand now. Can you take me to talk to him now?"
Nami smiled and lifted him up, then pushed him out of the tent. She came out next and helped him to his feet; they ended up facing each other. Nami suddenly blushed, then looked away.
"Um...See you later then...I guess..."
Luffy grinned hugely and tilted his hat. He seemed like he was about to say something, then he shut his mouth and chuckled to himself. Then he headed off towards Sanji's direction.
Nami cocked her head at his behavior, but she just shook her head and waited with the others.
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Luffy saw Sanji sitting on the stump smoking. He stopped about 3 yards away and waited for Sanji to notice him. When he did, Sanji stood up from the stump. They stared at each other like that for a while, before Luffy spoke.
"Nami told me you had something to say?"
Sanji nodded and flicked his cigarette on the ground. Then he looked back with thoughtful eyes, kneeled to the ground, and put his head to the ground as well. Luffy vaguely remembered him doing this back at the Baratie.
"I am deeply sorry Captain. What I said was wrong and I fully admit that. If you have the heart to forgive me, I will be more than grateful."
Luffy suddenly burst out laughing. Sanji lifted his head up irritated.
"Oi! Why are you laughing? I was being serious!"
After Luffy stopped, he gleefully walked over to the cook, lifted him back to his feet, and crossed his arms grinning.
"Did you really have to be that formal? You could've just said 'Sorry' and I would've forgave you! Now, cook some food!"
Sanji just stared at him, then shook his head.
"You never change, do you?"
"Stop being so inspiring! I'm hungry!"
Sanji laughed and saluted happily.
"Aye aye!"
When everyone saw Luffy walk out with Sanji, they all greeted their cook gladly. Even Zoro slapped him on the back and said "Glad you're back Dartboard." Sanji cooked up a feast and they all ate while telling odd stories. Robin finally came to join the others, and when asked by Robin what she was doing she replied, "You'll see."
Brook played the song, and Sanji was quite impressed by it. While everyone danced wildly, Luffy just ate, and ate, and ate. Nami laughed madly at this and seemed relieved that he was finally eating again.
"I guess starving yourself for several days has increased your appetite even more, if that's even possible."
Luffy nodded while he was eating and motioned for Nami to sit with him with his head. She did so and watched Luffy narf down meal after meal. Finally he stopped and stood up.
"Well! Nami! I think we are going to head out on Sunny again now! Walk with me back?"
"I have to take down all the tents and the picnic table. I'll be there soon!"
Luffy pouted as if he really wanted to walk with her back. He opened his mouth again, then shut it once more. All he said was "Alrighty!" and he started to head back. Then he stopped and looked back.
"Oi Nami?"
"Huh?"
"You know...Can I ask you something real quick?"
Nami raised her eyebrows.
"Oh yeah...You did want to ask me something back there..."
Luffy rubbed his neck and looked around.
"So...I was just wondering...Do you have a last name?"
Nami made a weird face.
"I don't believe so...no...But why would you want to know that?"
Luffy coughed and turned around, heading toward the Sunny's direction. He was smirking mischievously to himself.
"Oh...No reason...I just kinda think that 'Monkey D. Nami' sounds pretty...Not sure..."
He then walked away. Nami had question marks around her head in obvious confusion, then her eyes widened.
"W-Wait a sec- Did you just-"
"DID YOU JUST-"
"OI COME BACK HERE YOU IDIOT! ARE YOU SMIRKING!? COME BACK HERE!"
Luffy was already quite a ways away, grinning madly to himself.
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Luffy had already reached the Sunny when Nami arrived. She was out of breath and everyone was staring at her oddly. She paused to catch her breath before she approached Luffy.
"Hey Nami! What's up! You look tired!" He then giggled and lifted his hat with his index finger. Nami just stared at him.
"Oi! Come on! I want to get to sailing!" Shouted Franky from above.
"Luffy. Did you just..." She didn't finish. Luffy smiled.
"Let's get on the ship. It's about time we leave this island!"
"That's what you wanted to ask me...wasn't it?
"I have no clue what you are talking about..." He lied horribly while whistling.
Nami kept staring at him with wide eyes. Luffy grew impatient and grabbed Nami, and rocketed on the Sunny. They landed on the deck with everyone else, who was confused, yet ready to go. Arlen and Arsen waved from the old campsite.
"BYE STRAWHAT-SAN-SAMA!"
"WE'LL NEVER FORGET YOU!"
Luffy leaned over the railing and waved back.
"BYE TASSEL-HEADS! DON'T FAINT FROM YELLING!"
"AYE!" They yelled back as Franky yelled out "Coup De BURST!" and they rocketed out of the island, and back into the ocean, leaving behind the island and heading toward a new adventure.
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Once the island was out of sight, Luffy turned toward Nami, who had calmed down a bit but was still staring at Luffy. Luffy couldn't keep in his grin and he tugged on his hat.
"So...what do you say? I really think you should change it...It sounds prettier..."
Nami blushed madly and everyone watched in amusement, and confusion. Usopp spoke out.
"What happened Nami?"
Nami coughed and looked up at the grinning Luffy.
"I-I think he just proposed to me..."
Everyone shouted "WHAAA?" and Usopp fell over. Even Zoro tripped and fell on his face.
"THAT'S WAAAAY TOO SOON!"
Luffy stuck his hands in his pockets.
"So? I've already made up my mind! If she Ok with it, Nami's changing her name!"
"YOU'VE BARELY EVEN BEEN TOGETHER!"
Surprisingly, Sanji was the one who stepped in.
"Hold on. You guys know how quickly Luffy decides things...And you know what?" He paused for a moment. "Whenever he jumps to things too soon, it always ends up fine. It's just fact. It's Luffy-Logic."
Everyone gawked at Sanji, including Nami and Luffy. Sanji grinned.
"And can anyone really change this idiot's mind when he decides something?"
Everyone slowly shook their heads and they all looked toward Luffy and Nami. Luffy looked around awkwardly and digged in his pocket. Everyone held their breath, then facepalmed when he took out several pieces of meat he swiped and shoved it in his mouth. There was a long period of silence when he chewed, almost as if he was taking his time on purpose. He swallowed, waited a moment, then turned toward an overwhelmed Nami.
"So...Nami...Will you marry me?"
Nami stared at him. His smile was huge, as if he knew what she was going to say. She thought frantically for a moment, then looked back at him. What an idiot, taking it this far so soon. Didn't she tell him to take it slow? She glanced at the others, who were watching bug-eyed. She smiled, then closed her eyes. That freaking stupid idiot...
"Yes."
Everyone exclaimed in utter surprise and Luffy's grin grew even wider. Nami grinned along with him. Luffy then suddenly whipped off his hat, stuck it on her head, and kissed her strongly, still holding the hat. Nami let him and hugged his neck, which provoked reaction from the others. Then they all cheered and clapped while Robin threw down some bright red roses that were coincidentally there. Zoro facepalmed, hiding a soft smile.
"That idiot..."
It stayed like that for a long time before Luffy let go and pushed their foreheads together. Nami chuckled.
"You're a real idiot, you know that right?"
Luffy grinned.
"Of course I know that...Monkey D. Nami..."
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Everyone ran down to congratulate the couple, and Robin decided it was time. She smirked, took out a heavy metal ball, sprouted an arm on Sanji, and threw the ball from Sanji to Zoro. Zoro saw that the ball came from Sanji's direction and he stormed over to him.
"OI! Why'd you do that?"
Sanji became confused.
"I didn't do anything you stupid marimo!"
Zoro and Sanji started screaming insults at each other, getting closer and closer...
Suddenly Robin giggled, closed her eyes, and pushed the two rivals' heads together with two more hands, it took Zoro and Sanji several seconds to realize that their lips were connected, before they pushed each other off and fell to the ground disgust/shock.
"WHAT THE HELL!?" They shouted. Then they noticed Robin, over in a corner, giggling madly to herself with a red face. Sanji and Zoro looked at each other with twitching eyes.
"I am going to kill that woman..."
"I don't think I've ever gotten this close to kicking a lady in my life..."
Robin was still in a massive giggling fit, while Zoro and Sanji stared at each other with red ears. A pause.
"God damn it..." Zoro said, and he very quickly left the deck to the men's quarters. Sanji looked toward the floor and twitched in horror.
"That...was actually not half bad..." He muttered to himself, before trying to drown himself in a bucket of water in shame.
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"Oi...Usopp?"
"Huh? What is it Sanji?"
"You're going to keep your promise right?"
"Of course!"
"Well then, we're going to make the best damn wedding cake the world has ever seen."
"Aye."
SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE! SQUEE ON MY OWN WRITING OH MY GOD! (Leave it to that reckless idiot to propose so soon...XD) (Also... GOD DAMN IT ROBIN!)
So yeaah...*tries to cool down* I do know that this is quite sudden (Not quite...REALLY freaking sudden!) however, I feel that Luffy would actually do something like this, so yeah.
Anyway, final chapter is next, then an epilogue. I hope you enjoyed this chapter and keep them reviews rolling! *dies of massive fangirl*