Chapter Eleven
Almost There
"Well?" Franky asked as he stared at Robin. He knew there was something bothering her about the island or about Alex. She just didn't want or know how to open up. He wanted to determine what her problem was because it was bothering him too. Ever since Lassy and Alex joined them, he always saw Alex trying to follow everywhere Robin goes. He just wanted to comfort her if ever there was a problem because he treats her as a sister.
"Actually… There's nothing to share." Robin giggled.
"Waah?" he almost fell on his chair with what she said. "Come on, I'll listen."
"The only thing I can share is some information about the island."
"Then how come you know a lot of information about it?" he smirked.
"Books." She smiled sweetly at him as she tilted her head to the side.
"Damn, you're smart. Let's see…" he placed his hand on his chin and looked at her. Suddenly he remembered something from the event earlier. "Why did you react when Nami said your partner would be Alex?"
She knew at least someone will notice her reaction so she thought of an excuse quickly because she will get caught if she denies it. "I had an agreement with Zoro that if Nami will be his partner, I will treat him a case of booze."
"Why was he pissed then? He should be happy you're treating him booze."
"He said the reason."
"What if I ask him about the deal?" he smirked.
"It's only between us, so probably, he will just deny it." She crossed her legs and arched an eyebrow on him. "I told you, there's nothing to share."
"How did you know that we are heading to Lava Ramata? And when did you discuss that with Zoro?"
"Fufufu~ I heard Lassy told Nami about it when he first started to talk to her. Zoro and I were together earlier before we went to the kitchen. Franky, there's really nothing to share and I'm alright." She giggled.
"Why were you with Zoro?"
"That's out of the topic."
"No, it's no—
Suddenly the ship started to tilt exaggeratedly back and forth which interrupted their conversation. The two of them sprinted outside and found that they have already entered the Audra Ratas. The wind was blowing them like they were little midgets on the sea, the raindrops were like needles falling from the sky, and the ship was as if being carried by a hand of wave, passing and passing it to the other waves. Meanwhile, Pico was inside the kitchen having a hot coco with Chopper. Nami saw Franky and shouted "Where have you been, Franky!? I was looking all over for you! Steer the ship!"
"Awww! Sorrryy!" Franky jumped and ran towards the steering wheel.
"Boys, furl the sail! We are busting out of this nightmare." Nami commanded with a serious look.
Zoro and Sanji started to tie to the sail while Usopp, Luffy, and Brook help. Usopp saw Lassy and Alex sitting down firmly on the stairs, unmindful that the ship was being blown away. "Why the hell aren't you two helping!?"
"Robin's not helping." Lassy said as he and Alex pointed out Robin who was holding on tight on the railings.
"She's a lady!" Sanji shouted from the mast as he tried his best to tie the sail while the rain was pouring like broken glasses.
"I'm a lady too!" Lassy shouted back.
"You're a navigator, right!? Why aren't you helping?" Usopp asked as he held on tight on the handle of the stairs, trying not to be blown away.
"Franky, hard a-starboard!" Nami commanded.
"Your navigator is enough. She will bring you far." Lassy stood up and walked towards the kitchen.
"Where are you going?" Usopp asked.
"To have hot coco. Robin! Hot coco! They can handle this." Lassy said and shouted at Robin before entering the kitchen.
Usopp looked at Alex and said "And you?"
"Yeah, yeah… I'm helping." He stood up and helped the others.
After a few turns and changing of positions due to the rough weather, they managed to get out from Audra Ratas. Everyone felt relief that the storm was finally over and they were able to experience the perfect climate of the place. Luffy started jumping up and down on top of the lion's head yelling "Wooohooh! I see it! I see it! Land-hoooo! I see the island of meat!"
"I told you, it's not the island of meat!" Nami slapped his head.
It wasn't very long before they docked on the sandy beach of the island. As Lassy described, there were humungous walls surrounding the whole place; walls that were as tall, thick and sturdy as the walls at Marineford. There were only few selected parts where ships can dock but all in all, the island was hidden behind the walls. Lassy, Robin, Chopper, and Pico went out of the kitchen as soon as they realized the storm was over.
Luffy and Usopp were the first two who jumped out of the ship as Zoro dropped the anchor first. The beach was like an ordinary one, except there weren't any trees because it's blocked by the walls. Luffy looked around and said "This is exciting! I wonder what's behind that wall."
"There's the entrance." Robin pointed at the right portion of the wall where there was a normal door with a sign hanging on it.
"Is that the only entrance?" Nami asked.
"There are fourteen different entrances but that's the closest and simplest one." Robin answered.
"Franky, we'll leave the ship to you!" Nami waved her hand to him.
"Count on me! Enjoy!" Franky stroke his signature pose.
Everyone jumped off the ship and walked towards the door. They realized that their group was the only presence of people outside the island but there were ships docked around it. Luffy was the first one who saw the sign and he read "Knock on the door if you wish to enter the island." The door was simple like any other ordinary doors. The only thing that differs it from the others was that its knob was heart-shaped and there was a silhouette of cupid at the upper center of the door which made it look like a craft of a thirteen year old girl, who was in a lovey-dovey mood, made it.
Luffy was about to knock on the door but Nami smacked his head and yelled "You idiot! Don't just knock! What if this is a trap? This is a couple's island! There must something you should do first before entering! This is the New World! People just don't knock on doors!"
"Sh-She's right, Luffy!" Usopp said as he hid behind Zoro.
"Actually, Luffy's right." Alex said as he walked towards the door and knocked on it.
"Shishishi! Told yah!" Luffy laughed which made Nami to facepalmed.
As soon as Alex knocked on the door, a butt-chested lady with a coca-cola figure along with a small man came out of the door. Sanji's eyes turned into hearts and he quickly ran towards the woman but Nami stopped him. Luffy, Usopp, Chopper, and Zoro blinked as they look at the two figures that came out of the door.
"Oh it's you! Long time no see!" the small man waved his small hand at Alex.
"It's been a while. Are you with— Ohh… I see you're still with her and you got company." The lady saw Robin and smiled.
"Yeah…" Alex smiled at them.
To be continued…
Yoh! XD Maybe I should stop with the cliffhanger... Hmmm... Well I know it makes you crave for more XD Woooo! What do yah think of this chapter? Well It's not much sorry! I'm just putting in place here and there.. After this one, the real story will start.. XD Gomen! I hope I can hear what other readers think of this story! Review please! ^^
bAsAn- Yep! I will definitely start writing ZoRobin feeelss soon! Just keep on track! I will make up for the things I did? LOL XD haha LassyxSanji And the Alex and Robin thingy... Tae ka! Alam mo na eh! Piniga mo ko! Wla n tuloi thrill!
xXwendyXx3- Somehow, I don't know how to put LuNa on the story XD hahaha XD Maybe before the story ends, I'll do a simple one? I dunno.. It's hard XD Well the next updates will have some short ZoRobins so don't worry!
Quasimoto- haha XD Yay! Someone likes my cliffhangers XD
Jabrax13- Robin didn't tell Franky~ Boo~ XD Well you'll know it from Robin and Alex themselves XD
VanillaAnime- Yay evil me! Another cliffhanger~ XD
Otaku-SIG- Yay~! I'm glad you like the prev chapter.. Well this chapter isn't very much though.. Hihihi ^^
someone- Gomen! I only update every Saturday cause it's hard to write and balance it with studies and other stuffs.. And sometimes writer's block gets in the way.. XD
Majin no tamashi- Alex because they have to fix stuff they needed to fix XD
myzorobin- Yay! Thank you! For loving my story!
Mark358- Calm down XD Well fuck, we need them to fall for each other for them to fuck XD I don't like it if they fuck just because they're drunk or something. XD
bhayolet- Eh hnd nmn pedeng c Luffy ang magdecide. XD Tsaka c Nami kadalasan ngdedecide XD Ung request mo, madami yan.. Hintay hintay lang XD
Demon Ragna- Kyaah~! You reviewed! I thought you forgot my story T.T And thank you for reviewing for both Chapters! Well this chapter isn't much though at least I left with a good cliffhanger, I think? XD
zoro-baby 4ever- hihihi ^^ Well I'll make sure even if Alex and Robin are partners they will... Uhmm..Secret! XD
Grimnar- Yay! Thank you for liking the prev chapter! Well this one isn't much though I hope it entertained you for a while..
Thank you for reading!
