Chapter 2: So Many Secrets

Heading back home after getting some more provisions and grog, which Zoro had specifically asked for, Hikaru had nothing to fear from her new crewmates. Well, nothing but having all their food gobbled up, another reason she went to town for groceries. A feirce blush crept across her cheeks as the image of the handsome crew members flashed into her mind. Never had she seen such gorgeous men in her life! Giggling hysterically she barely heard the voice that called to her.

" Child..." It was the local fortune teller, Suni if memory served her right. The woman was aged beyond her years, with a nose like Baba Yaga's(lol), her face half hidden behind her dirty cloak." Great danger awaits ye...should ye chase ye dreams. Many a secret hidden...horrible storms to be overcome. Death waits at ye door.." Clutching the bag of food to her chest, Hikaru slowly turned to leave." Should ye leave this island! Great misfortune!"

Fear shown bright in her eyes as the red head all but ran down the street, catching sight of the mayor speaking with an officer." Ms. Suroko...what on earth?"

" The fortune teller..." gasped Hikaru, having trouble catching her breath after the run.

" Ah.." Mumbled the mayor before smiling and placing a comforting hand on her shoulder." You should never believe what a fortune teller predicts. You always were the gullible one. Haha."

Straightening the red head nodded," I guess...oh! Mr. Mayor our dream is finally coming true!"

Stunned he just stared at her," What on earth are you talking about?"

" Our dream of becoming famous muscians has finally come true! Plus I might also be able to find someone after we joined up with some friends we met today! We're finally going to see the world—"

" You will not leave Natsu Village if that is what you're implying!" screeched the mayor, fury in his eyes." I won't allow it! I demand that you and your sister stay here where it's safe."

" O-okay.." Hikaru muttered, walking around him and down the path which led to the beach." That was strange..." Never had she seen the mayor so furious as he was then, he was always so nice and warm hearted. But to demand them to stay in the village was something she didn't take lightly. It was their dream and they were going to make something of it.

The door creaked as she opened and closed it, setting the food aside Hikaru headed towards there room. Hearing Luffy and the others sleep ensured her privacy with her sister. Chatting away to herself Hikari was picking out whch clothes she'd bring along and what items were of importance. This didn't surprise her older sister a bit.

" You're supposed to be asleep.." Hikaru stated before sitting on her bed." No doubt we've got a sleepless day ahead of us."

" Yeah I know...but I'm just so excited!" Squealed Hikari picking up a shirt that had fallen out of her dresser.

Scratching her chin the red head leaned back then forward," You know...when I told the mayor the good news he got upset. He demanded we stay in Natsu..."

Arching a brow the youngest just laughed," He's just mad because we won't be here! I think he wants our talent all to himself...and the village."

" Oi...you think so highly of us..."

" Someone should...we're the best there is!" Silence followed as she continued to pack." Hikaru..." Looking up the blonde's expression had become very serious." Are you going to tell them...I mean if you don't...I'll be worried about you the entire time..."

Grasping the material of her shirt Hikaru looked away," Not...unless I have to."

" Hikaru.."

The aroma of freaked ham, eggs, and pancakes finally woke everyone in the house. Luffy had long since been waiting for breakfast while Zoro had been the last to wake. As Sanji entered he'd offered his help in the kitchen and the two girls watched in awe as he made such delicious looking meals from the shortage of supplies.

" That's amazing!" Hikaru laughed in delight." Just by looks...I would never have guessed you were a cook, Sanji."

With a broad smile the blonde cook continued to finish making breakfast," To thank you for that compliment you should be the first to try a new recipe I'm working on. Since you're traveling with us you'll have plenty of oppotunities to taste test my food."

" I'd love to!"

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Lalalala...la! I hope I did a better job on this chapter because I had to search my brain and the notes I'd written about this chapter. Yeah, I already have the plot for quite a few chapters written out and you'd be surprised at how things turn around.

Yes...I'm missing some characters from the series but that's mainly because I don't know them well enough and I haven't obsessed over them. Then again...I've never obsessed of Usopp or Nami...I've just seen a lot of episodes and read the manga up to volume three...so I pretty much know their personalities. And I haven't seen much with Sanji but I've obsessed long enough I can guess how he'd react to certain situations. Ain't he just adorable? Like Zoro and Luffy?

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