Chapter 5: Sunny Side of the Storm Part 2

The constant roaring of rapid, rushing water made the fear of drowning all too real and it only got worse when Momo slammed into the mask before falling over board. This was all her own fault for thinking so badly of her father. Bad luck always followed her negativity, the storm only further proved it!

As the wave subsided it was already obvious that something was wrong. Looking around Shanks headed towards the room where Momo and Kyoko were at.

" Man over board!" shouted Yasopp ready to dive in as Shanks dived right on in before anyone could stop him." Uh...we need rope!"

Splashing into the sea the red head located Momo being carried by the waves further and further out. Seeing Shanks hope suddenly rose, the was only one way out of this and if she were going to make a name for herself then she had to live. Fighting against the waves Momo was relieved to feel the captains arm around her. Even in the dim light she could clearly see that his left arm was missing," That's why...you wear your cloak so often..."

With a somewhat sorrowful smile Shanks nudged the rope that his crew threw down to her," What's an arm for the life of a friend?"

" A small price to pay..." Mumbled Momo with an understanding smile." You're not as immature as you act Captain Shanks..."

" Immaturity is a good quality to have as long as you've got a good head on your shoulders."

Agreeing Momo started up the rope, offering to help Shanks but he just refused telling her to go on. Once back on deck she stood back, hugged about the knees by Kyoko, she watched as Ben and another crew member hoisted the rope up for Shanks.

An uneasy silence was brough to an end by the red head's laughter," Now that the worst is over, let's get back to our posts."

Hands on hips Momo smiled," You're hopeless..."

" Maybe but I still want to try that stew."

Confused it took a moment for her to process his remark," Stew...AH! MY STEW!" Kyoko's hand in hers Momo raced to the kitchen, finding the stew covering the floor." Ugh! I worked so hard on it too!"

Tiny hands covering her nose Kyoko was somewhat relieved," It still smells like grog...I won't be able to step inside the kitchen until the smell is gone..."

Even though her hard work was all over the floor hearing her small companions comment made all the disappointment fade. Laughing so much her sides hurt and tears were brought to her eyes, Momo gave the little girl a tight hug." Don't know what I would have done if something happened to you..."

" You saved my life Momo..." beamed Kyoko." Your my hero!"

" My life is nothing compared to yours...heck, if it weren't for you I wouldn't laugh as much as I do."

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' Dear Diary,

Despite my food being ruined the crew managed to make the best of it...with my help and the cook's too. My little assistant is avoiding the kitchen for the time being because of the smell. Haha.

Today...I saw a side of Shanks that I've never seen, in fact we seem to have something in common when it comes to our friends and loved ones. He saved my life, believe it or not, even after I refused to let him taste the stew. Good sense of humor for a pirate.

You know what they say ' You learn something new everyday'? Well I suppose it's true—no matter how well you think you know someone there are secrets hidden deep beneath the surface. Maybe that's putting it too poetic...I'm not sure. I figured out why Shanks wears that cloak draped over his shoulders...and it leaves me wanting to know the whole story of how he lost his left arm.

Perhaps one day I'll learn the truth...at the same time I'm afraid too. Well..that's all I can think of to write about...

Momo'

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I've never written a two part chapter before, if you can believe that. lol I thought the title went really well with how it turned out! Surprisingly. But I'm trying my hardest to at least write a chapter or two a day so my One Piece fics should be updated regulary unless I go brain dead for a little while(which just might happen).

You wouldn't believe how inspirational the One Piece songs are! Not just for my fanfics revolving around One Piece but for others as well(mainly One Piece though). Hm...know what? I'm gonna start letting you know the name of the next chapter everytime from now on(unless I haven't figured out one for it yet).

One the next piece of One Piece...lol I'm kidding. Chapter 6, Quarrel Over Authority. Will Shanks finally get to taste the food Momo is preparing? Or will land come sooner than either want it to? But what's this? Is she having second thoughts about leaving?

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