SailorStar9: Well, with Chapter 128 up, this is Chapter 129 this fic. For everyone who put this fic on your favorited and followed lists and/or story alerts, thank you, but remember everyone, a lot of authors (myself included) sustain on readers' reviews.

Pairings: Ace/Sasha, sibling Luffy/Sasha and Sabo/Sasha, possible Ace/Sasha/Law if I get enough votes

SailorStar9: And speaking of votes, the pairing poll for Ace/Sasha and Ace/Sasha/Law is currently... (refers to reviews)

Ace/Sasha: 5 votes

Ace/Sasha/Law: 5 votes

SailorStar9: Well, seems to me we have yet another tie. Just a remainder, anyone who had voted before is not allowed to vote again. This poll ends in the 'Kuma Sends Everyone To Their Training Spots' chapter.

Disclaimers: One Piece belongs to Oda Eiichirō-sensei. Me, on the other hand, own absolutely nothing, except my OC, the pairing and the fic idea.

Chapter 129: Arc 10: Time Limit – The Human Auction Begins

"Like I said, why can't you give her back?" Sanji argued with the bouncer of the auction house. "I'm telling you that Camie-chan is not for sale."

"You the one who is out of line here." the bouncer retorted. "If you don't drop it soon, I can take legal countermeasures. You're disturbing our business."

"Those guys..." Franky hissed.

"What do you mean 'business', you bastard?" Sanji snapped. "Do you think I'll accept a business like this in this world?"

"A lawless pirate like you have no right to lecture me on morality." the bouncer mocked.

"Slave-trading is a worldwide taboo!" Nami reminded. "How much do you pay the Government?"

"What an ill-mannered accusation." the bouncer chided. "But I suppose you're right. When talking to the Government or Marines, it seems that 'slave-trading' is hard for them to comprehend. It's as if they have no idea that this business of our exists."

"How ridiculous..." Sanji hissed. "So the whole system is crocked, huh?"

"How can the Government tolerate this?" Nami glared.

"What do you mean by that?" Chopper demanded. "How you can do something so horrible?"

"That's how things are and there's nothing you can do about it." the bouncer grinned.

"Especially since it's the Celestial Dragons who also very actively participate in this entire trade." Sasha added. "Am I wrong?"

"This is annoying." Franky snapped. "We're sure the mermaid is in there, so let's just break her out." he readied his 'Weapons Left'.

"No!" Hachi stopped him. "There are Celestial Dragons inside! And if Camie has been brought here, then she's probably got a neck ring already."

"Then, we can't just get her out?" Chopper hissed.

"If you'd please leave then." the bouncer shrugged.

"Then, it's decided huh, Nami?" Sasha sighed.

"Yeah." the navigator agreed. "If we can't hurt them, then we'll just play by their rules and get Camie back." she told the others.

"Chief, I think that's the Straw Hat crew." Heat informed Kidd as Sasha and the others entered the auction house.

"The Straw Hats' captain isn't here." Kidd noted. "I was hoping to see just how dumb he was for myself."

This feeling I'm getting... Sasha mused. The 'D'... is here!

"Well then, next up is Entry Number 14." Disco announced onstage. "This item is a human female. Of course, she can do chores and she is skilled in many different games, from trump to chess and as such, she should be quite capable of keeping you entertained. We'll start from 600 thousand Beli."

"700 thousand Beli." one offer was placed.

"900 thousand Beli." the price was raised.

"One million 20 thousand." the price was raised even higher.

"One million 50 thousand." the price went up.

"Two million." the price was jerked up.

"Damn these guys." Sanji hissed.

"Such a disgrace would never have happened 800 years ago." Sasha's killing intent was raising.

"Three million." the price went even higher.

"Number 51 offers 3 million Beli." Disco declared. "Anyone else? Anyone? Sold to Number 51 for million Beli." he closed the deal.

"Is this what will happen to Camie?" Pappagu asked as the servant girl was led off.

"We'll definitely get her back." Nami promised.

"But how will we do that in this situation?" Franky asked.

"We've got loads of treasure stored on the ship." Nami replied. "It's at least 200 million in all. What's the going price for a mermaid?"

"If you have that much, then it should be enough, but I can't repay that." Hachi argued.

"What. Hachi?" Nami chided. "Are you Camie's guardian or something? If it's to get our friend back, then I don't care how much we have to pay. You guys don't have any complaints, right?"

"Of course not, this isn't about the money." Chopper agreed.

"Now things are heating up on this Grand Human Auction/" Disco continued. "Our next entry is an instant purchase, for sure. Entry Number 15 is a knockout female slave. Please observe the miraculous proportions of this 20 year old dancer, Pascia. She's one of today's big draws. Her marvelous dancing figures is sure to impress even the heavens."

"800 thousand." the bid was on.

"One million!" the price was raised.

"One million 50 thousand!" the price went up.

"Three million!" the price was jerked up.

"We'll definitely save her." Pappagu swore. "I won't let these guys sell Camie."

SailorStar9: Any OOC-nes is regretted. *Sighs* Don't you just hate plot bunnies sometimes? Reviews are much appreciated.