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The Vinsmoke Bride Chapter 3
While the layout of Sabaody Archipelago is completely a mystery to Lanette, Sanji knows exactly where he's going.
He takes them right to Shakky's Rip-Off Bar.
Just like the rest of the island the establishment hasn't changed a bit. None of the other Straw Hats are in there, but he does encounter some familiar faces. Shakky, Rayleigh, and the former slaver Duval. The latter of which Sanji immediately feels a huge sense of displeasure in seeing. Lanette soon discovers why because of how annoyingly self-centered and egotistic Duval acts when he opens his mouth despite his good intentions now these days. Sanji does lighten up a little towards him when he's told that Duval and the rest of the Rosy Life Riders played a huge part in protecting the Thousand Sunny all this time. In that he is very grateful towards them.
The reception they get is very warm and welcoming. All three of them are very pleased to see Sanji return on time but are very surprised to see that he's not alone. They're even more stunned when they learn that Lanette is not only his wife but is, also, carrying his child. He's been very busy in the two-year absence he's been gone. Sanji and Lanette quickly explain that she insisted on coming along with him, refusing to be left behind even in her condition. Raleigh and Shakky may object because the dangers the New World carry's, but they can't really do anything about it. It's not their choice. Although they are reassured about if or not Lanette can defend herself after she offers a brief demonstration of her powers. It makes them feel a whole lot better.
Shakky and Raleigh quickly divulge to the Sanji what's been happening during the last few days along with those in the crew who are already here to those who haven't shown up for the rendezvous yet.
Sanji and Lanette are surprised to learn that they are the 7th and 8th to arrive. Much to Lanette's amusement Sanji gets pretty pissed off that Zoro beat him to the punch. He thought the scatterbrained dolt would've been late getting here because he would've gotten lost. He's been proven wrong to the contrary.
Sanji is very eager to scour Sabaody for his other favorite girls and give his darling Lanette a tour of the island, perhaps even to visit the amusement park despite not going to be able to ride anything. First off he has to take stock of the supplies on the Sunny in order to make new purchases for the pantry. Entrusting them with her care Sanji briefly leaves Lanette at the bar to make a quick run to the Sunny. He doesn't want her exerting herself, climbing up and down the ramp more than she has to in her condition. So Lanette has a very nice conversation with Shakky and Raleigh while Duval falls into a nap. Lanette isn't scared they'll tell anyone the information she gives out. Sanji already informed her they can be trusted. So she tells the two elders the tale about where she's from along with how Sanji and her first met.
By the time Sanji returns he has a pretty good idea what he needed to purchase in the markets for food and objects that are necessary for when the baby comes. Like a crib, baby food, clothes, and toys. It's all going to be costly. A factor Nami is not going to approve of, but in this case she doesn't have a say. Another thing Sanji took the time to do is choose a cabin for him and his small family to share. In the past he would sleep in the hammocks with the rest of the guys. The tables have turned, and he wants to be with his wife. He settled their bags and belongings in the previous empty cabin he chooses. Husband and wife can situate things in however way they prefer later on once the Straw Hats set sail.
With Shakky and Raleigh's blessing, combined with a warning about the hordes of Marines now on Sabaody, the lovebirds head off to do their shopping, have a good time, and search for the rest of the crew.
Sanji has his fingers crossed that he'll run into Robin and Nami before the others do.
Unfortunately that won't be the case.
The dreaded Moss Head, as he has repeated told her from his stories about the crew.
Lanette can't wait to meet him and all the others. This is so exciting.
Authors Note:
Any idea where I can find the episodes online? I want to update more, but I can't find the episodes which makes it really difficult.
How do you think the other Straw Hats are gonna react when they meet her?
I hope you all like this one! I certainly did while writing it for your vast enjoyment! ;D
I've been meaning to get back to this one for a while and only now I've managed to find time and inspiration for it. I'm very satisfied and happy about it.
Right now during this epidemic with the coronavirus that's impacting every nation in the entire world we really do need find whatever sources we possibly can in order to lighten our spirits. Especially those who are unfortunately stuck sick or those locked in self isolation in order to prevent both contraction and spread of the illness. For those of us who have the abilities to do this we have a duty to keep up morale and that's exactly what I wholeheartedly desire these new stories and updates concocted during this time do for you.
I don't know about the rest of you, but I'm very satisfied and happy about it.
I recently put up some other works I've put out at titled Morning Star, Secret Of Bristol Cove, Predators Redemption, Rava's Journey, Princess Of The Forest, A Revolutionary Romance, Aunt, Fantine Tezla: Hot Wheels Acceleracers, Green Lantern Odette Dupree: First Flight, Magic And the Brave Little Toaster 1, Lavinia: Princess Of Edelweiss, Rorschach's Legend, Watchmen Meets Avengers: The Newest Defender, The 8thLoser, Naomi Poldark: Mistress Of Nampara, Serenity: End Guardian To The Moors, Dido Cruger: Power Rangers SPD, The True Catwoman Of Gotham, Green Lantern Odette Dupree: First Flight, and Nuala: The White Lioness. I highly recommend them. ;D
By the way, Morning Star, Rorschach's Legend, Aunt, Mandalorian: The 2ndFoundling, Eira Byrnison, and Watchmen Meets Avengers: The Newest Defender, Rava's Journey, Princess Of The Forest, Green Lantern Odette Dupree: First Flight, and The True Catwoman Of Gotham, are some of the best newest additions to my profile. If you're a fan of the Golden Compass and Watchmen which are the new series on HBO then you will love these. Then if you haven't saw them yet then I recommend that you check it out. Since there are still just recently uploaded I really would enjoy hearing other peoples thoughts on the subject matter so far. So feel free to do so if you have the time.
I have other grand news! I was a patron at New York Comic Con 2019! Ah! I'd been dying to go for years and now I had the opportunity. The Jokers from Impractical Jokers have been here along with Tom Hiddleston and so many others. Over those few days I actually got my picture taken with a couple of other actors/actresses and some really great panels. It really is so exciting there. This is an opportunity of a lifetime so there's no way in hell that I was going to waste a single second of it. No one ever should with something like this. Ever! ;D
For future preferences I highly recommend that you all keep an eye out for when tickets for New York Comic Con are available for purchase again for next year. This is a huge event and you should jump on it whenever you have the chance. Unfortunately this year it appears like Comic Con might be skipped not just in New York, but also in all it's regular places during the course of scheduled events. I think we all know the reason for it is plain as day.
The coronavirus.
Can't exactly blame with how dreadful things are getting in escalation and the fact that places like the Javits Center in New York have been temporarily converted into makeshift hospitals in order to deal with the overflow of people contracting infections from this rapidly spreading virus that might as well be called a plague at this point. Let's keep fingers crossed that an aim is to have this pass us before then so things can get back on track. If it is then New York Comic Con might be exactly what people need in order to lighten their spirits after all this darkness. Stay safe everyone and long to eventually see you there.