Alright, another update. I was a little bit trippy on this chapter. Updates slowing down now.

Enjoy!

Ryoku woke up and found himself being carried by someone.

"Huh?" Ryoku slipped off and fell on the deck. He tried to stand, but he was in deep pain, both mentally and physically.

"Hey, you awake?" said a voice. Ryoku turned his head and saw Zoro carrying him.

"Why didn't you leave me to die?" asked Ryoku.

"Cause, our captain will be pissed off."

Ryoku passed out again.

Meanwhile

"What? Lucci went on an unauthorized mission to try to kill Ryoku?" asked a man.

"Yes, that is correct." replied a man with glasses.

"I told him to stand down. He wouldn't stand a chance."

"It doesn't matter, we need all the help we can get."

"I guess so."

"By the way, sir, we finished the prototype the Mega-Bot. If it can eliminate him, we might not have to send out our admirals."

"Perfect, send me in the workshop. I want to see it."

"Right away, sir." and both of them walked out of the room.

Back on the Sunny

"Uhh." groaned Ryoku.

"Hey, he's coming around." said Luffy.

"Ryoku, we couldn't find your horse I..."

"My horse," interrupted Ryoku and a tear leaked from his eye.

"Oi, what's the matter, is that horse valuable?" asked Sanji.

"Of course, it's one of my father's possessions. He told me to take care of it before he got executed. The only thing I have that belongs to him now is my boat."

Ryoku began to cry bitterly.

"Let's give Ryoku some peace." said Robin.

"Yea, that would be nice." replied Franky.

They all walked out and left Ryoku to cry. 5 minutes later he stopped crying and saw that his hat and coat was next to him. He grabbed them and went to the very back of the ship.

Crackle

Then it started to rain very hard. Ryoku stared blankly out on the ocean and remembered his times with Thundercloud and his father.

Flashback

"Oi, Ryoku, come and see what I brought home," said his father.

"Coming," and Ryoku ran to his father, "It's a horse!"

"Yep, what do you want to name him?"

"Thundercloud, because that name is cool."

"Alright, Thundercloud it is."

Few months later

"Oi, Ryoku, I'm going on a mission tomorrow," said his father, "Take care of Thundercloud for me."

"I will do my best," said Ryoku proudly.

"I'm going to leave my fishing boat behind to, so take care of my things for me will you?" His father smiled at him.

"Okay," little did he know that that would be his last time he saw his father and his smile.

The next day

"What! That can't be true! My father isn't dead! Stop feeding me lies!" cried Ryoku.

"I'm sorry Ryoku, I'm sorry," said Kizaru.

"Where's my mother?" asked Ryoku.

"She's dead too, but we didn't find her body."

"We'll put you under Lucci's care. He will train you to be a strong person."

Back on the Sunny

Ryoku began to cry deeply and bitterly. Ryoku cried himself to sleep.

Few hours later

Ryoku woke up and found himself back in the infirmary. He sat up and found himself in dry pajamas, and next to him was his hat and coat dripping over a bucket.

"What were you doing outside in the rain being injured!" cried Chopper.

"It doesn't matter."

"Well we are going to bring in your breakfast soon. I had to feed you intravenously last night, be more careful will you?"

"I'll try," and Ryoku slumped back into the bed. He fell back asleep.

Meanwhile back at the marine's workshop

"It has a bit of a frail composure don't you think?" questioned the superior.

"Yes sir, but we constructed it with the hardest metals we can get our hands on, even if it is a prototype it's still stronger than our most powerful Pacifista."

"I see, let's test it out."

"Right away, sir."

The subordinate turned on its power supply.

"Let's test its durability."

"Yes sir."

Back on the Sunny

"Mr. Gunslinger, here's your dinner." said a voice.

"Uh, place it on the table," answered Ryoku.

"Okay," and Robin placed it on the table and started reading.

Ryoku felt absolutely miserable. He couldn't keep his promise of taking care of his father's horse. He grabbed the plate and ate slowly.

"Mr. Gunslinger, how far are you on your radiator?" asked Robin.

"It got thrown into the ocean with my weapons. I'll have to start from scratch," answered Ryoku.

"What are your dreams?" asked Robin.

"To destroy the World Government by any means, and to build a new one in its place."

"Interesting goal." said Robin and returned to her reading.

He finished his dinner and grabbed his slightly damp coat and walked out.

"Ryoku! What are you doing? You're still injured, get back in bed please!" yelled Chopper.

"Hey it's Ryoku, thanks for saving us!" said Luffy. Soon the rest of the crew started to gather around. Everyone else yelled out "Thanks" too. They were about to honor his rescue, but they were stopped by a kick, almost hitting them all.

"I'm in no mood right now, and don't stop me Chopper."

Ryoku jumped down to his boat and searched for his tools.

"A time for despair, and a time to move on."

Whew, that was one emotional chapter. Hoped you like it. R&R!