Hey guys! I really like this series too much, this is like, the 3rd chapter in a day? Well, I start school tomorrow, so I'm trying to get as many up as possible..
Theme: I Can't
Characters: Vivi, Luffy, emphasis on Luffy, Strawhat Crew
Pairing: LuVi, mentioned UsoKay
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"I can't…. go with you all,"
He had absolutely REFUSED to go without Vivi. He wouldn't listen to his crew about it, he wouldn't stop watching the shore. He knew it sounded like Vivi, but it sure as hell WASN'T Vivi.
So when Nami had finally said they had to set sail, because the Marines were there, he was desperately sad.
Which was why when he heard her voice, he was ecstatic. He told Nami to turn around, but then those words stopped him.
"I can't…. go with you all,"
He felt like crying. He felt like screaming. He felt like he might force her to come. But then she opened her mouth.
"Even though I still want to go with you, I really love this country! So I can't come along!"
And although he was sad about it, he couldn't tear her away from something she treasured.
"And even though I want to stay here," He could tell that she started to cry. He didn't like it when she cried.
"If we meet again, will you still consider me as your nakama!?"
He started to shout that they always would be, before Nami covered his mouth.
"Idiot!" She explained why he couldn't yell out to her that they would always be nakama. He didn't want her in trouble with the Marines.
But Luffy refused to leave without her knowing they would never forget her.
So he raised his left hand high in the air.
From now on, no matter what happens! This sign on my left arm will forever be the sign of our friendship.
The others caught on quickly, each raising their left hands too.
He slowly wiped his tears, proclaiming "SET SAIL!". Not that he really wanted to.
Not without his nakama.
Not without Vivi.
Usopp came up to him later that day. He knew what it felt like.
"I left someone I love behind, too. You'll always remember her, and we will see her again," Luffy nodded.
He understood.