Kia opened her eyes slowly, seeing that it was still dark, and wondering what time it was. Next to her, Nami was still asleep, and as she sat up, she took stock of the rest of the crew. They were all still asleep, though it looked as if several of them weren't used to sleeping in beds. Sanji was on the ground with his legs up in the air, Zoro was so sprawled out, he was covering part of Sanji's bed too, Luffy also was sprawled, his mouth open wide and snoring, and Usopp was the oddest- his face pressed into the mattress with his butt and one foot in the air.

Kia giggled quietly, shaking her head at the scene they all made. Sensing something behind her, she looked around and saw Vivi, sitting in a chair at the window behind the beds, watching the rain fall.

"You didn't have to stay up and watch over us," Kia spoke in hushed tones, so as not to wake anyone else. Vivi turned her head to face Kia, with a smile.

"It's not that, not really. I just can't seem to stop watching the rain fall. It's been so long since I've seen it." She stood then, walking from bed to bed and pulling up the blankets to cover their comrades. Kia knelt up in bed, moving to lean on the headboard and look out the window at the rain.

"The whole country probably feels the same as you do," Kia commented.

"Yes, I'm sure," Vivi replied, returning to her seat and looking out once more. "Things could have gone so badly, but so many people are alive, thanks to all of you."

"You ensured most of that yourself, Vivi."

She smiled at Kia, a gesture of thanks, but she continued. "I saw Koza this afternoon, and he told me to relay his thanks to you."

"Oh, that was nice of him."

She rolled her eyes at the younger girl, "Since neither of you are forthcoming, I'll just ask, I suppose. Will you tell me what happened?"

Kia rolled her eyes back at Vivi, but smiled. "I guess I can, though it isn't really exciting…" Vivi nodded, and Kia told her of her exploits after she and Koza had left Vivi in the palace courtyard.

She didn't go into too much detail, but Vivi giggled when she told her of the loss of her shirt, "so that's why!" she commented. And when Kia explained about being caught by Baroque Works and being saved by Pell, she smiled, in a soft and sad manner.

"I just wish I could thank him, for everything. He was not only a hero, but a good friend."

"When you do thank him, make sure to convey mine as well," Kia said. Vivi looked at her in confusion, but Kia just smiled. She obviously thought that I hadn't heard about his death, and I'll let her continue in that assumption. Kia didn't want to go into it now, but she also didn't want to pretend that he was dead. So she changed the subject. "I wonder where my sisters are now," she said, peering out the window. "Zoro said Reese is with the Marines, and Sanji said Ash is with Hawk-eye, and Dru… well the point is, they could be in one of the blues, or even travelling the Grand Line. They could literally be anywhere in the world right now."

"That's true…"

Vivi's tone caught Kia's attention, and she turned to look at the princess. "What is it?" Kia asked.

"Oh," she replied. "I was just wondering… when you find them, are you going to leave the crew?"

"Well… yeah. That was the deal I made with Luffy."

"Won't it be difficult, to just leave your friends behind?" she asked, looking uncertain.

"Vivi…" Kia said, realizing what she was really thinking about. "are we still talking about me?"

"Oh! I mean, o- of course!" she quickly covered her mouth, and the pair looked around, hoping no one would wake up.

"That's a hard decision for anyone," Kia finally answered. "Deciding between home with family, and adventure with friends. Everyone has different reasons to stay or go. I guess each of us has to decide which is best for us."

"And for you?"

Kia thought for a moment before answering. "I guess, I don't really think of myself as a pirate, and I'm weak… I can't fight. I'm more worried that I'll be a burden, or someone will get hurt because of me."

Kia looked back at the others, still sleeping soundly. "I'd better get back to bed," she said. "They'll be waking up soon and making all sorts of noise."

"That's true. I should get some sleep as well," Vivi said as she stood. She mumbled something that Kia thought might have been goodnight, and she looked troubled as she walked out of the room.

"Tony," a voice called.

Kia glanced up from her notes, and Chopper stopped speaking as Vivi came into the room, followed by an older man that they didn't recognize.

"Oh, Kia, I'm glad you're here too." Vivi turned to the man beside her, saying, "Doctor Furo, this is Tony Tony Chopper, the doctor I was telling you about." Turning back to Chopper, she introduced, "Tony, this is Doctor Furo, the head doctor at the palace. When he heard about your treatments of the crew, he wanted to meet you."

Doctor Furo came forward, looking curiously at the medicine compound that Chopper was currently mixing, and that Kia was taking notes on.

"And, that's it Kia. Now it's ready to either be bottled, or applied. And what will it treat?"

Kia shuffled her papers around, looking for the beginning of her notes where she had written it, as she wanted to be sure and give the correct answer.

"No, Kia, come on…" he urged, and Kia put the papers down, thinking hard.

"Um… for abrasions… cuts… and other minor wounds, preventing infection and speeding up recovery."

"Yes!"

She grinned, relieved, and made a note at the top of her page in parenthesis, (neosporin), to help her remember for the long term.

Doctor Furo started to praise Chopper, for his medicine making skills being so practical and innovative, and once Vivi stated that they came from Drum Kingdom, Doctor Furo was so thrilled, he acted as if Chopper was some sort of celebrity, which in turn had Chopper doing a happy dance while telling Doctor Furo to get lost.

Since they had finished their project, Kia offered her seat to Doctor Furo, who took it gladly, and he and Chopper began speaking of practices that were still way above her skill level. Vivi pulled her along with a smile, offering her a drink, and Kia accepted.

"Kia, wait!" Chopper called, and the girls turned back in question. "Will you check Luffy's temperature again? I want to see if it has gone down some more."

"Sure thing, Chopper," Kia replied with a salute and a wink, and she and Vivi headed out the door, practically running into Sanji and Usopp on their way out.

"There you are!" Sanji said excitedly. "Usopp and I are heading out to pick up some essentials for the crew. Do you need anything Vivi-love? Kia-darling?" he asked.

"No thank you Sanji," Vivi replied.

"Actually," Kia answered, looking down at her clothes. She was still wearing Luffy's vest and her ripped and blood-stained pants. "I think I'll need to pick up some more clothes. At this point, all I have are winter clothes from Drum Island, and the dancer outfit Sanji bought earlier."

"Which looks ravishing on you!" Sanji said with a weird smile.

"You definitely need more than that," Usopp agreed, leaning away from Sanji, giving him a disgusted look. "You should probably come with us, so you can get the right size."

"Kia, I have an entire closet full of clothes, just pick whatever you want," Vivi said with a grin. "I'd be happy to give you some clothes! Come on, it'll be fun!" she said enthusiastically tugging on her friend's arm.

"I guess I'm set then," Kia said to Usopp, and they all waved goodbye as they headed in opposite directions.

The girls spent what seemed like forever in Vivi's gigantic closet, trying on so many outfits. There were even clothes that Kia was certain didn't fit Vivi, and when she asked about it, the princess said that they had belonged to her mother, and she couldn't bear to get rid of them.

Kia found a great pair of pants and a t-shirt, and changed into them, thanking Vivi for her generosity. Vivi sent someone to fetch a couple of bags, and began filling them with clothes she insisted Kia take. Kia even ended up with a couple of things that she thought may fit Robin, and took those too, telling Vivi that she liked them so much, that she could do some alterations to make them fit better.

They walked back into the bedroom, noting that Luffy was still asleep, and Kia stowed the bags in the corner. They moved over to his bedside and Vivi took the cloth from his forehead. "It doesn't feel as warm as before," she said. Kia reached over to check his temperature with the back of her hand, and just as she did, he rolled over, still asleep.

Kia tried again, and again, but each time he moved, and Vivi chuckled as Kia huffed in frustration. Finally, Kia climbed up on the bed, ready to wrestle him down if she needed to. She couldn't believe he was somehow dodging her while he was asleep. Kia held his face in one hand, and triumphantly put her other to his forehead. That's when he rolled again, taking her with him.

Vivi laughed out loud at that, seeing Kia cuddled under Luffy, and unable to free herself. He was practically on top of her, his face in the curve of her neck, and his rubber limbs wrapped around hers, like she was his pillow. Kia was sure her face was red, as she could feel the heat, but she didn't say anything, because she was sure if she tried, what would come out was, "aww…" While she was embarrassed to be seen in that situation, it was really nice to be cuddled, so she didn't try to get free.

They heard voices coming towards the room, and both Vivi and Kia looked over, seeing Chopper followed by Usopp and Sanji come in. They stopped as they noticed her predicament, Usopp and Chopper laughing, and Sanji's mouth dropping open in shock.

"Kia… that's an interesting way to check his temperature," Chopper teased her, and she pouted.

"Not my fault!" Kia insisted, and Vivi started laughing again.

"It really isn't. He kept dodging every attempt to feel his forehead, and she tackled him to get him to stay put. Then this happened,"she said, gesturing to the bed.

"YOU CRAPPY CAPTAIN! HOW DARE YOU!" Sanji exploded, just as Luffy rolled again and sat up suddenly, toppling Kia over and off the side of the bed.

"Ow!" she yelped as her elbow hit the ground.

Sanji, distracted by Kia's yell, but in the middle of a kick towards Luffy's head, tried to spin towards the girl, and ended up falling on the ground on other side of the bed. Luffy, oblivious to all of it, punched his arms up in the air, and with a grin yelled, "Wahoo! I slept good!"

Sanji and Kia both climbed up, using the bed to help them back to their feet. Looking across the bed, Kia could see the angry glare he was giving Luffy, and she just smiled at him as she rubbed her elbow.

"My hat! Where's my hat?!" Luffy yelled, and Sanji grinned back at Kia, before reaching over to the bedside table and picking up the straw hat. He slammed it down on Luffy's head, harder than necessary, though Luffy didn't seem to mind.

"It's right here, stop being so loud. And apologize for hurting Kia!"

"Huh?" Luffy asked, then following Sanji's look, he turned the other way and seeing Kia, tilted his head in question.

"Kia? You hurt?"

"Well, you did push me off the bed, but no, I'm okay."

"Shi-shi-shi. Sorry!" he grinned.

Kia giggled back, "No problem, though Chopper gets to check your temperature from now on." The rest of the group laughed, and though Luffy looked confused, he just shrugged and laughed with them.

"What's going on in here?" Nami asked as she came into the room, carrying a small stack of books.

"I'm starving!" Luffy exclaimed. "Sanji! Breakfast!"

"That would be dinner," Sanji said, "being that it's evening.

"I'm just glad you finally got well," Vivi told Luffy with a smile.

"What do you mean, Vivi? I was never not well."

"You're covered in bandages, that should give you a clue," Usopp said with a roll of his eyes.

"You dummy," Nami added, as she packed up her newly acquired books. "You were in really bad shape after your fight, and you had a high fever. Vivi, Chopper and Kia have been looking after you all this time."

"Really?" Luffy asked, as he looked at each of them. "Aw, thanks you guys!"

The door opened then, and Zoro walked in. "Oh, hey Luffy, you're finally up," he said, as he went to pour himself a drink of water.

"Hi Zoro! Long time no see!" Luffy responded, then sat back with a bewildered expression.

"Zoro, how dare you!" Chopper yelled, rushing over to his side. "You've been training, haven't you?" he accused.

"So what?" Zoro replied.

"So I'm your doctor, and I told you not to! Where are your bandages?!"

"It was hard to move in them."

"You're healing! You shouldn't BE moving!"

"Chopper, I'll handle this," Kia stated, going over to stand by him, and looking Zoro over.

"What? Kia…"

"Hmph," Zoro grunted. "Just like I said."

"You have to explain why," Kia said to Chopper. "It's like muscles," she began explaining to Zoro. "You injure them, breaking them down, so that when they build back up, they become stronger."

"Exactly," he said smugly to Chopper.

"However," Kia continued, "What happens when you constantly tear the muscles down, without giving them time to rebuild?" she asked pointedly. "You become tired more easily, more prone to injury, and the muscle pain stays longer than normal." Chopper nodded along with her.

Zoro no longer looked smug, as he thought about what Kia had said. Chopper, realizing what she was doing, chimed in. "So, Zoro, from now on, we'll agree on how long to rest, and I won't bother you about training too soon again. Deal?"

Zoro nodded, happier, "Deal."

The door burst open, and a woman entered, and the crew looked over in shock. Even Kia was surprised at how much Terracotta looked like her husband. Another person wheeled in a cart overflowing with fruit as a snack, and Luffy pulled it all into his mouth at once and swallowing before anyone else could grab some.

Vivi and Kia giggled while Luffy informed Terracotta what was in store for the kitchen, since he wanted to catch up on all the meals he missed while he had been asleep.

Terracotta smiled at the challenge, and escorted them all to the dining room. Everyone else waited until Luffy sat down, before choosing seats. Usopp and Zoro sat across from him, thinking that the distance may be to their benefit, while Sanji and Nami sat to his right, knowing that having their food out of his direct line of sight was the better option. Chopper didn't think much of it all, going right to Vivi's side.

Kia shrugged and sat on Luffy's left, which put her next to Igaram, and across from Chaka. Once the food was served, Igaram passed dishes to her, and after handing them to Luffy, they were gone. Kia leaned over and suggested he pass them the other direction so that more people could enjoy them before Luffy got to them.

That was not to say that Kia didn't help Luffy; she was definitely an enabler. Stealing food was a part of Luffy, as surely as being rubber was, and she had figured out that if she left food for him to snatch on one side of her plate, he would leave the other side alone… usually. It also helped that she would leave most of the meat for him, whereas most of the vegetables and bread were for herself.

Right from the beginning, dinner was a noisy affair. Luffy would get his hands smacked, but it didn't deter him. Usopp finally had enough, and put flaming hot sauce on a rice ball, just before Luffy snatched it. Luffy jumped up, breathing fire, and hopping around. Once he sat down again, the servers brought another dozen dishes out, and Luffy was eating just what was in front of him again. The rest of the crew recognized the respite, and tried to eat as much as they could, as fast as they could.

"O, bubba ha heep, wub? Bah ba bub ber beebeep ab."

Kia glanced at King Cobra. The look of shock and confusion on his face had her smiling.

"Wap?!"

"Yes Luffy, that's right," Kia answered him. "Though you should wait until after dinner to chat with the king."

"Nba!"

He turned back to the food, practically inhaling it. Cobra cleared his throat, and addressed Kia, "You understood what he said?"

Kia chuckled as she cut her stuffed pasta, and nodded.. "He didn't realize you were Vivi's father before, so that's what he was asking."

"How?" he asked, and Kia laughed again.

"I have sisters," she said, as if that would explain everything.

"I don't have sisters."

Kia looked back at Luffy at his comment, seeing he had stopped eating and looked as if he was trying to decide something. Then he shrugged and starting stuffing his face again.

Chopper started choking from eating too fast, Zoro called out for more drinks, Usopp failed to keep his food out of Luffy's reach, and Sanji started asking for recipes. And during it all, Vivi was wearing a grin, if not laughing out loud.

In Straw hat fashion, it was soon a party, everyone- even the guards were laughing and enjoying themselves. After everything had been cleaned up, several servants came and escorted the crew to the baths. Nami and Kia followed Vivi, recounting some of the funnier things that occurred at dinner.

Walking into the baths, Nami and Kia were amazed, turning in a slow circle to take in everything. The bath was huge, more like natural hot springs. Walking over to a bench, they saw clean clothes laid out for them, and the three were quick to shed their dirty ones.

It was a custom Kia wasn't used to, washing outside of the bath, getting clean, and then soaking in the water, but it made sense. She hurried as quickly as she could, wanting to get to the soaking part as fast as possible. And… because she knew they would have company at some point.

Kia glanced up at the wall before removing her towel, making sure the guys weren't early, then got in the water. She swam around deciding to go to the far side of the statue in the center, because she'd be able to hide behind it once they started peeping.

"Kia, I had a thought," Vivi said, and Kia turned around to come back to the edge. She floated in the water with her arms resting on the edge of the bath, so that she could face Vivi and Nami.

"Hmm?" Kia asked, deciding this position was okay. She could relax now, and when the guys came peeking, she would just curl her legs in, and all they would see is her back.

"Kia?"

Kia looked over as her name was called again, and smiled. "Sorry, I just was thinking what I would do if someone came in here."

"I wouldn't put it past Sanji to try," Nami said with a roll of her eyes.

"With Father and Igaram there, I doubt he could," Vivi answered. "Anyway, I've been thinking since our conversation last night."

"Oh?" Kia asked. "What about?"

"You had said that your sisters could be anywhere in the world, and if they are traveling, they may eventually stop here in Alabasta. It's a remote chance, but I thought you may want to write a letter, in case they stop here at some point."

"Vivi… that's a great idea!" Kia said excitedly. "It would smart to leave letters with people we trust anywhere we go. It could help us reunite." She looked over with a grin, seeing Vivi beaming.

"I'm so glad you agree."

"I would hug you, but uh… maybe later when we're not naked."

"I wish there was a ship with a huge bath like this," Nami commented.

"The world is a big place, I'm sure there is…"

"Or," Kia cut in, "once you find treasure, you can build one on the Merry."

Nami gave her a considering look. "I'm practical enough to know the Merry won't last forever, but maybe we could get her outfitted and improved so she'll make it all the way. It's something to think about at least." She glanced back to Vivi, who was washing her back. "Let's switch," she offered.

They both stood, and moved to trade, and that's when Vivi let out a shriek. "What are you guys doing?!"

Kia immediately pulled her legs in under her, huddling at the side of the bath, very glad that she was in the water, though she had been distracted, and who knew how long they had all been there?

"You asked for it," Nami said, then opened her towel in their direction, yelling, "Happiness Punch!"

As if it was an actual punch, every single one of them fell off the wall they were hanging on. Vivi yelled, "NAMI!" in shock, and Kia just laughed as Nami pulled her towel closed and shrugged.

She turned back to the wall and shouted, "Every one of you now owes me 100,000 beri!"

Kia left Nami and Vivi in the baths and hurried back to the crew's room. She didn't have much time, and she wanted to give herself plenty of time to write a letter, and finish her present for Vivi that she had been working on in secret.

She finished the present first, and tucked it underneath her pillow, knowing that eventually Vivi would get it, and hopefully it would help with the sadness of missing friends. Then she sat and started writing ideas for her letter. She knew she couldn't say anything straight out, but also knew her own limitations. She wouldn't be able to make it coded or anything, but at least she could tell them that she was safe, and looking for them… and maybe a few other things.

Everyone began trickling in, and Nami got everyone's attention and announced that they should leave that night.

As expected, there was some surprise, but once they all thought about it, the decision made the most sense.

Before anything else, a servant came in with a transponder snail, and Luffy had an enlightening conversation with Bon Clay. Everyone began packing their things, and Kia hurried to finish her letter, as Nami explained to Vivi how she could join the crew if that was what she wanted. Luffy tried his best to convince Vivi to just come with them now, and she smiled at his enthusiasm.

"To get there by morning, you'll need help," she said, leading the crew through the palace, to the SuperSonic Duck Squadron's headquarters.

Luffy immediately jumped up on Ivan X, since he was the tallest, and everyone else calmly climbed aboard one of the squadron.

"Chopper? Ride with me?" Kia asked, and he nodded. Kia handed Vivi her letter, and gave her a hug. "Thank you Vivi. Whatever you decide, we'll always be friends," Kia said, and she and Chopper climbed up on Bourbon Jr., thanking him for his help, and he nodded, giving them a loud quack.

"He said he's happy to help us, since we helped Vivi," Chopper translated for Kia.

"Get them there safely you guys," Vivi said to the ducks, and with that the crew headed off towards the Sandora river, waving to Vivi as they left.

Kia followed Zoro up the gangplank, making sure she stayed away from Bon Clay so he didn't have the ability to clone her- though she couldn't have explained why. She headed down to the girl's room, unpacking all her new clothes in the closet. She put a couple of outfits out on the bed, as if deciding what to wear, but these were the clothes for Robin, so she wanted to make it easy for her to find.

Hearing a yell, Kia made her way back on deck, wondering where Robin had been hiding. She looked around, seeing that Bon Clay's ship was now beside theirs, and Luffy, Usopp and Chopper were all dancing around the deck with Bon Clay.

It didn't take long for Nami to get everyone sailing, and they made their way downriver. As they reached the open water, they found several Navy ships practically on top of them and from every direction. With a BOOM, something flew from a ship's cannon towards the Merry. Luffy went to bounce it back, but deflated his gum-gum balloon when he saw it was a giant iron spear, not a cannonball. It sunk into the Merry's hull, and Usopp screamed.

Usopp and Chopper started running for the stairs, and Kia stopped Usopp, explaining that she would help Chopper, and that he needed to stay and man the cannon, since the others wouldn't be able to protect the ship as well as they normally could. He agreed finally, but he didn't like it.

Kia ran downstairs, calling for Chopper, and joining him. They couldn't help but stay busy, as spear after spear crashed into the ship creating holes. Chopper ran up to the deck to yell at the others that they couldn't take much more. Kia didn't see him for awhile, but she kept working, knowing that Bon Clay was proving his friendship by being a decoy for them.

Once the yelling stopped, she put down the hammer and nails, and headed up. She could see that they were at the East port, and everyone was looking for Vivi.

"That was Vivi's voice," Zoro said.

"It's the broadcast from Alubarna," Sanji said. "She's not coming."

"No way!" Luffy pouted. "That was just someone pretending to be Vivi!"

"We'd better go," Nami added quietly. "It's past noon already.

"No! She's coming!" Luffy insisted. "We just need to go ashore and look for her!"

"Ahh! The Navy!" Usopp shouted from the the other side of the ship.

"Set sail! Take the helm!" Nami called out, and Luffy grumbled.

"YOU GUYS!"

Everyone turned, able to see Vivi and Karoo, waving wildly.

"I knew it!" Luffy cheered, as the others started grinning and cheering.

"I CAME TO SAY GOODBYE!"

The cheering stopped, and everyone deflated. Kia walked closer, straining to hear her, but then her voice was clear through the broadcast megaphones.

"Thank you for everything! I want to continue the journey with you… but when it comes down to it… I LOVE THIS KINGDOM! SO I CAN'T GO! BUT WHEN WE SEE EACH OTHER AGAIN, WILL YOU STILL SAY I'M PART OF YOUR CREW?!"

Luffy was smiling now, as he understood that this was what Vivi had to do to make her own dream come true. "SOMEDAY WE'LL-"

He broke off as Nami covered his mouth, explaining how confirming their friendship in front of Vivi would be a problem for her. They all turned around, and since Kia was leaning against the mast watching the scene, she could see the sadness on their faces as they turned away from Vivi.

"This sucks," Luffy grumbled. "I want to tell her she'll always be part of our crew!"

"She knows," Usopp said. He stuck his arm out to Luffy, showing the large X drawn there. "We all still have our marks- the symbols of our friendship. She has one too, so she knows."

"That's it! Everyone! Show Vivi your marks!"

Luffy immediately punched his left hand in the air, and Nami and Usopp were quick to follow. Chopper jumped up on the railing looking up to ensure his mark could be seen between his antlers. Zoro and Sanji were last, as each were wearing long sleeves. Zoro merely pushed his out of the way, joining the crew with a shrug, and Sanji followed after he unbuttoned his cuffs, taking care of his clothes even in his haste.

Kia was enjoying the moment, it had always been one of her favorites, her eyes sweeping from one side to the other. Landing on Zoro's face, she saw he was giving her a stern glare, and after a second of confusion, she realized she was supposed to be in line with them. She rushed over, and Zoro made room next to Chopper for her, and she threw her arm up to show her mark as well.

They stood there for awhile, not realizing how far they getting away from the shore. Zoro looked around, and finally put his arm down. "Looks like we lost the Navy," he said. Looking back, he gave a look of surprise. Kia turned and saw the rest of the crew sitting in misery, crying.

"What's wrong with you?" he demanded of them.

"WE MISS VIVI!" they all shouted back with a sniffle.

"It's your own fault," Zoro said, and Kia raised her own eyebrow at that. "You shouldn't have given her the choice, and just kidnapped her."

"Barbarian!"

"Mean!"

"Moss head."

"Three sword style."

"Wait Luffy, that's not an insult…" Usopp corrected.

"Oh… four sword style."

"I give up," Usopp said, defeated.

"It's okay guys, he misses her too, he's just got to be macho," Kia said with a smirk, and Zoro glared at her.

Before he could retort, the door below decks opened. "Finally. I thought you'd never leave that oversized sandbox."

Everyone reacted instantly except for Luffy and Kia. She watched Robin walk out onto the deck, pleased that Robin had chosen one of the outfits she had laid out, long pants and a tank top, with a small bolero style jacket.

"How long have you been on board?" Nami demanded.

"Oh, quite a while actually. I was below deck reading a bit, took a nap, and a shower. I borrowed these clothes. Are they yours?" Robin replied calmly, pulling out a deck chair from the storage room.

"Uh… no, they're not." Nami looked over at Kia, and Robin's gaze followed hers. When Robin spotted her, Kia gave a little wave and a smile.

"Well then, thank you… Kiana, wasn't it?"

"That's me," Kia replied. "Feel free to keep them, I was going to have to do some heavy alterations otherwise." It was apparent, as they stood there talking, she was a good six inches taller, and it seemed like it was all leg.

"Thank you," she replied.

"Kia, you know her?" Luffy asked, and the rest of the crew were glaring, with the exception of Sanji of course.

"Yes, she took me to the capital while you were fighting Crocodile, right after we were pulled off the mover crab," Kia said, and several of them nodded, remembering.

They were quiet, and Robin took the opportunity to speak. "Monkey D. Luffy… I can't stop thinking about what you did to me."

"WHAT DID YOU DO?!" Sanji hollered at Luffy, upset at the thought of something bad happening to a pretty woman.

"I didn't do anything, don't lie!" Luffy retorted.

"Take responsibility. You made me suffer a great deal."

"Luffy…" Sanji threatened, and Luffy grumbled at the trouble Robin was causing him.

"What do you want, anyway?" he asked.

Robin put her chin in her hand and smiled. "I want to join your crew."