A/N: I don't blame you if you think the stories are dry cause I have a lot of writer's block and absolutely no idea on what to write next, so I'll give my best. As always, criticisms, reviews and requests are appreciated! I also need more ideas so any help will be greatly appreciated!

I DON'T OWN ONE PIECE!!!!

F is for family which they are and always will be..

When they look at Luffy they can see the person who they chose to follow, the person who is the human embodiment of happiness, and they know they will do everything to keep the stupid idiot of a childlike captain as happy as he can possibly be, for they cannot imagine a strawhat ship without the ball of joy that was their captain.

Except when they couldn't be there when it was one of the worst times of his life. When they couldn't be there when be needed them. They all felt like they failed him. The captain may have been a dumbass but he was always there for them when they needed him, but yet they couldn't be there when Luffy was horribly hurt and needed them? Why? Why were they not strong enough? Why couldn't they be there alongside him?

Why can't they be there for their family?

When they look at Zoro, they can see a person with more pride and loyalty than anyone else. They can see someone that is a necessary pillar, a silent guardian, the resident demon whose gaze silently tells everyone that he will look out for them. The first mate who won't accept you until you prove your loyalty. The lethargic swordsman who decides to sleep the entire day and can drink an entire country dry. A stupid first mate with no sense of direction on the sea. And they know, that the ship won't feel the same without the heavy thunks of barbells and a shillouette relaxing on the side. And they know, he will never fall. They will never let him fall.

Except when he does. Except when he came out of another battle covered in blood. Except that he did not get up. Except that he nearly died. Except that they let him fall. Except that they couldn't be there when their pillar needed them the most. Except when he saved them. Why? Why did he throw away his pride? Why couldn't they stop him?

Why couldn't they be strong enough for their family?

When they look at Sanji, they can see a man with values which he holds higher than his own life. A man who values his own chivalry higher than his pride. A man who acts like he dislikes the men and worships the ladies, but who in reality takes care of the entire crew no matter what his ideals are. Despite the fact that the cook and the first mate fight like cats and dogs they both care for each other as if they are siblings. And they know, that the cook will always be there in the galley, his jovial tones calling out to the ladies and scowling at the men, hiding the fact that he cares for all of them with his entire heart.

Except when he left. Except when he didn't trust them to take down a yonko. Except when he didn't think that they could stay with him no matter who he was. Except when he thought that they wouldn't accept him for who he was. Why?

Why couldn't their family trust them?

When they look at Nami, they can see someone with a stubborn will that won't break for anyone. A presence that is lovingly commanding, someone who knows the weather and the sea as well as the back of her hand. Someone who knows what she can do and exploits and manipulates situations to her own benefit, as well as for the benefit of her crew. Money hungry as she is, she values her crew more than anyone else. A woman who should truly be feared. And they know, she will always be there on their ship, shouting and commanding them in order to navigate the seas and keep the idiots on the crew alive. Shouting and reprimanding them, but laughing along with them all the same.

Except when she ran away. When she didn't think that they could save her from her suffering. Except when she truly managed to convince herself that she betrayed them. When she thought that they wouldn't accept her back. Except when she believed herself to not be good enough. Why?

Why couldn't they make their family happy?

When they look at usopp, they see a person capable of enrapturing anyone in his intricate tales which are so outlandish that they can only be considered lies. They look at a person who on the outside appears to be cowardly and weak. But they know that he is one of the bravest men they know. Bravery is not the absence of fear, but the conquest of it. They know that despite his protests and whining he will always stand up and fight against an enemy that threatens his crew. He may consider himself weak and useless and protest and try to run away, but when he knows that he is needed, he will stand his ground and fight the opponent no matter how scared he felt and how much he wants to run away. And they know that he will always be there, bragging and spinning up ridiculous stories that captures the attention of the captain and doctor and play games and cause a mayhem.

Except when his insecurity and cowardice got the best of him. Except when he tried to pick a fight with the captain. Except when he lets his personal feelings take over him without thinking it over. Except when he decided to fight the captain and leave. Why?

Why couldn't their family believe that they were telling the truth?

When they look at chopper, they see a reindeer who used to be lonely for the most of his life, treated as an outcast by others and feared as a monster. But they know that he's more than that. They know that behind the cute and fluffy exterior is one of the bravest souls that they have ever met. A creature that gives his all to treat and cure anyone that he feels is suffering. Someone that gives his all as a doctor, and will continue giving his all to fight for and alongside his family. And they will always expect him to be alongside them, throwing a fuss at even the slightest of injuries and admonishing the first mate for tearing off his bandages. They know that they can always count on him to be right next to them and cure their injuries no matter how bad they are and will always count on him. And he knows that they saved him. He finally found people that accepted him for who he is. People who didn't care if he was a monster. People who trusted him and people he will give is all for.

But when he get bruised and battered up fighting against one of the priests of a tyrannical dictator with a god complex who rules the sky, he feels like he let everyone down. He tried his best but he still had to blow the whistle to get more help. Why?

Why couldn't he be more strong for his family?

When they first saw robin, they saw someone they weren't quite sure if they could trust. A person who started off as an enemy and gave them quite a lot of trouble during the painful fight for Vivi's country. But Luffy wanted her on the crew, and captain's orders are absolute. So they trusted her. All except zoro. But that was routine. But as their time went by they felt themselves warming up to her, and truly felt that she was a part of their family. She slowly opened up more to them and integrated herself more. Skypiea got them closer and they were sure it would stay that way.

But as soon as they had a run in with the ice admiral, everything slowly but surely went to shit. Water 7 was a cluster fuck of disasters with usopp leaving and robin's disappearance. It got even worse when the cp 9 got involved and they learnt the truth about robin's desertion. And now they wanted her back. And they don't care what they have to do, even if they gain the fury of the world government they will get her back. Why? Why does this crew care so much for her? Why don't they just leave her? Why don't they hate her?

Why do they make her feel alive?

When they first saw Franky, they had a rather negative impression of him. After all, the bastard was the main reason that usopp left. If he hadn't sent his goons after the money the whole fiasco could have been avoided. They all wanted to beat the ever loving shit out of him for messing with their family, and they would have, but that didn't happen because of certain circumstances. Franky didn't understand what the hell kind of reckless bastards decide to invoke the wrath of the world government to bring back one nakama. But he didn't hate it. No, he found it rather super if you ask him. Their bonds reminded him of the one he, Tom-san and baka-burg used to share earlier. Before the execution.

He didn't feel very super about stealing their money. And he would be a disgrace to men everywhere if he didn't make amends. So he fought alongside them and the crazy bastards actually managed to demolish enies lobby and the cp 9. Now that that was over with, he wanted to fight alongside them forever, but he couldn't leave his lackeys alone. But.. Maybe he could just build a ship for then and leave it at that. Maybe he didn't need anymore hope. But when he looks at the crew he wonders. Why? Why do they make him feel like he has hope?

Why does he want to be their family?

When they first met brook they were positively terrified to say the least. Now, strange shit was expected in the grand line. Hell, their crew was practically a circus in itself, but they sure as hell didn't expect the Florian triangle to be home to the literal definition of paranormal activity, but here they were. With their captain insisting on having a walking skeleton as their nakama. But for some reason the skeleton man refused and scurried away on the sea surface. But then the thriller bark saga happened with the entire crew fighting against something that could be described as a freak show at best, and then the monstrosity that was the continental puller known as oars with luffy's shadow decided to pummel the life out of them, he fought alongside them.

Maybe he tried to convince himself that it was just repayment for the green haired swordsman returning his shadow.

But when the first mate laid down his life for their captain, and the cook tried his level best to take it instead, he felt touched by the excessive loyalty displayed by the entire crew. None of them willing to give up their captain's head for their own. And then the fact that the first mate took all their captain's pain made him reminisce about his own long deceased crew. It made his heart ache— but he had no heart in the first place, Yohohoho! And when he finally asked to join the crew, and the conversation that followed, he wanted to know why. Why? Why do they make him feel whole again? Why do they remind him of days gone by?

Why do they give him hope again?

A/N: This was the biggest pain in the ass to write since I wanted to go with the pov of the crew whenever someone gets heavily injured or tries to leave the crew. But then I realised that Franky and brook have never left the crew. And so, I decided to mix the feelings of the crew and the individual. It turned out angsty and bad anyways... Please give me more ideas and requests so that I can improve.