Okay, as promised. I'm giving you bonus chapter. Even thought, I don't think this one will be overly happy one. But we can only see what will become of it.

Last week (May 5th)

Location: Somewhere In the New World (on board of Moby Dick)

Everyone was drinking and laughing, stories were exchanged as well challenges. Meal was flying through the air when fighting with meal among other things began. In another words the party was in full swing.

Even thought I said everyone I couldn't spot the most troublesome duo aboard Moby Dick. (That's only if don't count Thatch as well.) This made me worry since every time someone isn't watching them they pull some serious shit like last time they managed sneak giant bear on board. (I still don't know where they found him since there wasn't forest on that island.)

"Thatch, Haruta! Did you see Ace or Sabo? I can't find them and it's too calm without them yoi."They looked at me and shook their heads in unison. That left me suspicious. They were wearing their 'I'm innocent' look and they act like this only when they done something. "What did you do?" I asked calmly and even if I didn't change my posture they gulped.

"Imayhavedestroyedthepaperworkyoudidwhenitfellintothewater" Thatch quickly said looking like he wanted to be everywhere else but here. I narrowed my eyes at him. "You destroyed my paperwork by throwing into the water?" It was easy for me to translate what Thatch said. After all everyone seems to think when they say it jumbled together it's going to help them. Like hell.

"I didn't throw it into the water it fallen there!" He exclaimed while waving his hands. "That's better how?" I asked dangerously.

(Time skip – the scene was way to bloody to be showed, even rating M wouldn't be enough)

After I explained to Thatch and Haruta (it seems it was her fault as well the paperwork get destroyed) why they should be careful and don't round around deck with paperwork in hands I went to the bow of the ship. When I was close enough I spotted two shadows and soon recognized as the second division commander and his right hand.

"Ace, Sabo. What are doing here? The party is still going on, you know yoi." It didn't set well with they were just sitting here, it's out of their character to be like this and miss the party.

"Remembering." Such simple answer had me curious about what exactly they were remembering. "Care to tell me?" I asked them. They were wearing sad yet very fond expression. It startled me to see them making such faces. They're both cheeky brats after all.

"Someone we know. She has birthday today." Sabo said to me with warm voice. I was left pondering about this someone. From the way he said it, she's girl and both him and Ace knows and care for enough, to know her birthday. Who is this mysterious girl that has my two brothers expression filled with, dare I say it, love. I read Ace's and Sabo's postures and instantly know that they won't tell me anything more about this person.

"In that case you should join the party to celebrate her birthday properly instead of sulking here. I don't think she would want that." I said hoping that was enough to snap them out of it. Thankfully it was.

"You're right if she saw us like this, she would most likely smack us herself for being such party-poopers." Said Ace laughing and Sabo joined him shortly after. I smiled at this display of their affection. She must be quite the girl if she has both of them wrapped around her finger. If Marco only knew how right he was…

Around the same time

Location: The New World (on board of Red Force)

"Captain, you're drunk." Benn said to me. "I know this is party, but at this rate we're soon going to be out of alcohol."

"What, there's no way!" I immediately panicked before look of realization crossed my face. "Don't worry Benn. I made Rockstar buy more alcohol than normally on the last island."

"Shanks! I thought I already told you we're not going to buy more alcohol under any circumstances!" Benn replied and I felt myself shiver a little. It's not really good idea to angry the fist-mate he can be very scary and malicious when he wants to.

"But Benny today is anchor's (Luffy's) birthday we need to celebrate!" I pouted at him and he blinked. "Luffy's…? In that case I guess it's alright, but only this once and if I find that you bought something else to make this party 'greater' you won't like it." I gulped when Benn added the last part, but quickly nodded.

"Guys this is party! You can't go sleep already." I suddenly exclaimed when I saw another crew member pass out. Behind me Benn chuckled at my childish behavior thinking 'He's still the same after all these years' and 'Happy birthday Luffy.'

Evening

Location: East Blue, somewhere around Foosha Village

"… Ace's and Sabo's bounty went up again. Makes me wonder what the boys are doing." Said green-haired woman and continued. "They grew up nicely. I wouldn't be surprised if the girls are fighting over them." She said warmly. "Thought Sabo wrote me in letters about girl named Koala. He seemed quite smitten with her and Ace's heart already belongs to someone even if he doesn't realize it." Makino chuckled as she thought about the two troublemakers. "I think I told you everything and now I'm going to check on Dadan, she seems to be lonely when you all left."

Makino stood up, brushed her tears and went away from the cliff, but when she made few steps she stopped and turned around. There against the sun was clearly visible plain cross. "We miss you Luffy." With those last words Makino continued walking, leaving the grave behind.

About dinner time

Location: Red Line, Marine HQ

Luffy just came back from her training. She was trying to improve her Haki and was working on the six powers/Rokushiki, she can use all of them and fairly well, but there's always place on getting even better.

"You're getting better. If you get stronger than this we, Admirals, might retire and leave the job to you." Kuzan said jokingly while walking together with me. "I guess, but that would be boring. I still didn't give up on my dream." Strangely enough Kuzan knew about me wanting to become a Pirate King and that I'm very serious on making this true, yet he never said anything to anyone. It's one of the reasons I trust him.

"Really what are you doing here, uncle? Don't you have to… nap or something?" I asked him, knowing his lazy nature. He just chuckled at my quip. "Nah, just woke up from one. And you're right there's something for me to do." He handed me small packet. "Happy birthday." I blinked at him not really understanding, but then I squeezed the life out of him. "You remembered, even I don't remember anymore. Thank you." I said to him, wearing mega-watt smile, blinding few people that looked our way. "That's nice, but could you let go. I have trouble to breathe."