SailorStar9: With Chapter 148 uploaded, I present Chapter 149 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, Background Protector!Law/Sasha

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 149: Arc 12: Reunited On The Thousand Sunny!


"Sunny." Robin arrived at the Thousand Sunny. "We're kept you waiting for two years. I'm glad you're still in one piece."

"Who's this pretty woman over there?" Franky spotted Robin. "If it isn't my crew-mate, the super archaeologist, Robin."

"You haven't changed, Franky." Robin smiled.

"Of course I've changed, you idiot!" Franky protested. "Behold all the manly romance that has been integrated into my body. Have a look at my first and probably last model change. I have transcended human knowledge."

"Yes." Robin agreed. "I doubt anyone would consider you human anymore. So this is what a coating is like." she stepped onto the deck and finding her feet floating slightly above the grass. "It's like jelly."

"Indeed." Franky grinned. "That Rayleigh knows what he's doing. Now the ship can travel the depths of the sea. What an amazing technique."

"I met Rayleigh and Shakky earlier." Robin informed.

"At the bar, right?" Franky confirmed, taking a seat on the lawn chair. "What number were you?"

"I was the ninth." Robin replied. "Luffy is the only one who hasn't showed up."

"I see." Franky noted. "It's almost time to set sail again. I've finished the maintenance. Installed new weapons too." he added, gulping down his extra large bottle of cola.

"Anyway, where are the others?" Robin asked.

"Usopp and Sanji were here earlier." Franky supplied. "Usopp went off the buy fuel and Sanji is stocking up on food."

"I see." Robin nodded. "By the way, on the way here," she pulled out 'Soul King's performance poster. "I came across this. Have you heard anything about this? What do they mean by 'Soul King'?"

"About Brook?" Franky mused. "Yeah, I knew. His TDs are selling like crazy, after all."


"Hey, Sasha, Chopper!" Usopp waved to the pair from the air bike he was cycling on.

"Over here!" Nami shouted.

"It really is you two!" Usopp grinned. "Have you two been doing well?"

"Long time no see, Sasha!" Nami glomped the younger girl. "Is that a new ring you have?" she grabbed Sasha's hand and peered closely at the silver ring.


"Awesome!" Chopper went starry-eyed when he laid eyes on Franky once they returned to the Thousand Sunny.

"Isn't it?" Usopp gushed. "That body's amazing!"

"You're a robot!" Chopper clamored all over Franky's body. "Can you shoot beams? Missiles?"

"Indeed!" Franky declared. "Carrying the dreams and inspirations of men, he now begins to move! His name is Armored Me!"

"But Franky, how are you gonna do maintenance on the ship with those large hands?" Usopp asked.

"Whatever do you mean?" Franky inquired, a smaller robotic hand emerging from his larger palm.

"Robin!" Nami called from the shore.

"Nami." Robin smiled. "Sasha. The two of you look well."

"What's up with that bizarre body?" Nami wondered once the two younger females stepped onto the coated deck.

"Who knows." Robin giggled. "I don't get it either."

"Is this the coating?" Nami blinked, putting her shopping bags onto the bubble coating.

"Oh, if it isn't Nami?" Franky spotted Nami. "Hey."

"Sure, sure." Nami muttered. "What has he been doing for the past two years?"

"Everyone." Rayleigh voiced from the shore. "I'm sorry to interrupt your reunion, but there's trouble on the island."

"The Navy?" Nami echoed, once Shakky informed her of the Navy squadrons approaching Sabaody Archipelago.

"Yes." Shakky confirmed. "They thought the fake Monkey-chan and his group were the real deal, so they've mobilized a large army. We've intercepted the military transmissions, so there can be no doubt. I've told Brook-chan of the situation, too via the Den Den Mushi in the concert hall. He should be coming here soon."

"Nami-chan, you're the navigator, right?" Rayleigh confirmed. "I'll teach you how to operate the coated ship. Remember it well."

"Right." Nami nodded. "I'll do my best."

"But Rayleigh, Luffy, the most important one, isn't here yet." Usopp pointed out.

"It'll be alright." Rayleigh assured. "Luffy has already arrived at the archipelago."

"I gave Sanji a Baby Den Den Mushi when he was here earlier." Franky added. "He's with Zoro right now."

"Really?" Shakky noted. "That's good. You have to hurry. The Navy is almost here. Monkey-chan is the only one we can't get in touch with, huh? Anyway, I'll give the Vivre Card to you." she produced the slip of paper. "He'll be following this, I'm sure."

"Grove 42 should do since it's by the coast." Rayleigh added. "Take the ship there and gather your crew. I'm sure you've all been busy, but now you've made it through these two years and it's time to set sail again."


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