Disclaimer- I don't own one piece. I hate the fox box dub. I wish that amerika wouldn't make other Americans misunderstand the greatness of One piece. Sadly….Sniffle

---Chapter Fourteen---

"What a stupid guy. Just wait, he'll find us," Nami said, smiling. The other Straw Hats grinned and laughed amusedly. Reia also smiled and they resumed their meals. Sure enough, the nearby forest emitted sounds of breaking branches.

"MEAT!!!" Luffy screamed at the top of his lungs. He launched himself at the fish and ran right into the table. The fish flew up, up, and Sanji gasped in horror as hetried to catch them but only caught a few. They almost made it to the sand.

"Luffy, you BASTARD!! IF it hadn't been for Reia, the sand would've gotten in the food!" Sanji yelled, a vein pulsing. Reia laughed and placed the fish back onto the plates. Luffy sulked and stole Sanji's fish as he yelled some more at Luffy. Then Sanji gave Luffy a kick to remember, and the evening wore on.

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The bonfire crackled merrily, it the only source of light in the darkness. Stomachs filled with Sanji's good food, the Straw Hat's hearts were content. Crickets chirped the night away, and each crew member's face was illuminated by the fire. Every one lounged around, lazily quiet.

"Nami looked to her right and noticed Luffy, Usopp, and Chopper piled in a heap, snoring. She grinned and looked to her left. Fighting back bubbling laughter, she caught Reia nodding to sleep while leaning back to back with Zoro, him already asleep. Suddenly, Nami felt someone touch her and she turned quickly. Sanji curled up next to her, fast asleep. and she brushed some hair out of the blonde's face. She looked up and smiled into the darkness.

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"Untie the sails! Raise the anchor! Let's goo!!!" Nami called out. Reia flicked her fingers and the anchor floated up with a "whoosh", the sails unfurled and Usopp and Chopper jumped up, whooping with joy, Luffy joining them moments later. As the ship moved out with a heave, Reia turned to Nami.

"Nami, why did you want to go on the Grand Line for?" Reia asked her. Nami raised her arm up.

"To map the world, of course! I still have to put Chinshima into the log…

"What about you, Chopper?"

"To become the greatest doctor who can heal any sickness!" The crew caught on and one by one named their ambitions and placed a hand in the circle.

"To prove I'm the Brave warrior of the seas!"

"Find All Blue!"

"To beat Mihawk and become the greatest swordsman."

"KING OF THE PIRATES!!" They all looked to Reia.

"I wanna live life and have fun!" The eight Straw Hats yelled and jumped into the air as the waves crashed into the stern.

---At the same time, far away---

"You failed me, Torikki. Why do you always do?" a menacing figure said to the dark one next to him. They both stood on a desolate cliff overlooking the dark sea. The grey clouds blotted out the sun, and the figure next to him smirked.

"I always do and always will. Three more months, Alucard. Three."

"Dear dear, cousin, a bit overanxious?"

"Hell yes. I"ll never forgive you, you bastard." The figure grabbed the other's cloak and drew him to his face in one fluid motion. He talked in a quick, soft voice.

"You're one of us. Always have, always will. Three months, and you're fresh meat for my minions."

"I'm already half-dead, idiot." Alucard let go with a sneer.

" 'Never' is a long time, cousin. Perhaps your 'never' could be 'the rest of your life in hell'?" Alucard laughed coldly and walked away, vanishing into the darkness. Moments later, Torikki roared in pain, anger, and hate, the roar scrubbing his throat raw. He fell to his knees and punched the ground, his body quivering in rage. He ran a shaking hand through his dark purple hair, eyes closed as he breathed deeply and regained his composure.

Lifting his handsome, yet tinged with pain, face, he looked out to the horizon, the waves crashing down below. The image of a flag ripped through his mind, and before he could grasp it, it slipped away, like trying to catch the waves on the beach. Glancing at the nearby gravestone, he sobbed once and stood up abruptly. Resuming his anger-filled face, he stood up, pale-yellow eyes blazing, and walked down the hill, cloak trailing, leaving his mother's grave behind him. Lightning flashed, and he disappeared before the thunder even rolled in. It started to rain.

---To be continued---

A/n: Yes, this is the end, but not of the adventure. And yes, i bet you're wondering who these people are. Well, of course, you should! I'm already getting started with the next story, don't worry. Once again, thanks for supporting such a newbie fan fic writer, me! I'm veeery grateful. Arigato!