Hey guys! Sorry, I haven't been updating in the past 3 hours, just thinking of some things.
SeerKing: Oops, sorry about that! I didn't know you were writing a story using that Fruit! And now that I looked over that scene with Sanji and Nami, she did seem a little too nice. I'll try to improve on that!
Thanks for reviews so far, and let's begin!
I felt all of their stares just boring holes into my body, as they all waited for my answer anxiously. I shifted my feet under the table, and fiddled with my shirt, not knowing how to answer. I wanted to, but I would be so useless... I really didn't know what to say, as I nervously looked up again, seeing everyone still staring at me. Luffy, Usopp, and Chopper were staring the most intense, as if they were trying to shift towards me, anticipating my answer. I bit my lip, trying to jumble an answer into my mind so I could answer Luffy's question. "I-I..." I couldn't finish. "You?" Usopp asked, staring. I shifted again, staring at them. I took a deep breath, a sense of bravery slowly building up in me, as I began to answer.
"Well, I-I would love to join, don't g-get me wrong.. But, I don't s-see how I could be b-beneficial..." I stuttered out, clenching my fists as they took in some of my shirt. Everyone seemed to frown a little at this. "What do you mean by that?" Nami asked, her looking upset. "W-Well, I just met you g-guys, and I r-really don't know any combat skills.. I-I'm assuming battle is an everyday thing to you.. And I-I don't know i-if I'm even capable of d-defending myself..." I looked up at them, still fiddling with my shirt as they listened. "So what if you don't know how to battle?" Luffy asked, not seeming to care that I knew nothing about fighting or defense. I looked up at him, eyes a little wide. "B-But you guy's wouldn't need s-someone who can't do anything.." I replied, looking at them all. Usopp was the next to talk.
He sighed, crossing his arms. "Now, that's what the Great Captain Usopp thought when he joined this crew. But, look at the success they've had with me being here! They've gotten more crew members, and they won't fall into despair!" he boasted loudly. I couldn't help but giggle, as everyone else rolled their eyes at his story. "True, but I'm serious. I'm really weak, and I really don't have any skills in any sort of field." I replied, being able to stop my stuttering. "Then you can learn on your way." Zoro had finally spoken to me. I'm a little surprised; I didn't think he was ever going to talk to me!
"Oi, Marimo, don't talk to Lisanna-swan like that." Sanji threatened, sending a glare at Zoro. Zoro simply glared back, and I looked to the ground. "No, Sanji, he's right.. I'd have to learn on my way." I replied. "But Lisa-" "Sanji, enough." Nami threatened. Sanji immediately shut his mouth, and stood there. "So, does that mean you'll join?" Chopper asked innocently, staring at me with shining eyes. I was silent, as I looked down to my hands. Everyone leaned a little closer, wanting to hear my answer finally. I then looked back up, and a smile spread onto my lips.
"I'll join your crew!"
Luffy's smile widened, and he let out a loud laugh, clapping his hands. "WE'VE GOT ANOTHER NAKAMA!" he cheered out, as Usopp and Chopper mimicked him, cheering. Nami and Robin both exchanged glances, before they smiled widely and giggled to each other. "WE HAVE ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL LADY ON OUR CREW! THIS IS HEAVEN!~" Sanji cheered, spinning around. Zoro couldn't help the grin from tugging at his lips, as he crossed his arms, eyes closed. I smiled widely, happy of my decision. I had actually joined the Straw Hat crew! This was awesome!
"Sanji! Start preparing the party food!" Luffy cheered out, still clapping his hands. Everyone else cheered, and I couldn't help myself. I thrusted my fist into the air, and I cheered as well. Sanji immediately began to work on the party foods, him still swooning over the fact that I had joined. Nami hugged me tightly, her laughing and having a good time. I was laughing as well, feeling like I had already been with them from the first start of the crew. I knew I had made right the choice joining them. Even though it was right after breakfast, we would all still be eating and partying, most likely all day.
Once the food for the party was made, everyone dug in. The large kegs of sake and booze had been brought out, and I couldn't help but at Zoro when I saw it come out. He didn't notice, him eyeing the kegs as they were brought out, large grin on face. I smiled, and turned to everyone else, who were having a blast. Luffy, Usopp, and Chopper were eating everything in sight again, having a competition who could eat the most, Sanji was pouring some wine for Robin and Nami, and Zoro was chugging down booze. I laughed with everyone else, having a good time myself. Time had seemed to fly by as we continued celebrating my arrival.
I probably shouldn't have had any wine or booze, but it was a party, so why not? I had a few small glasses of booze, and one of wine. I felt a little tipsy, but I didn't allow that to bring me down from celebrating with my new crew. The party had been lively the entire time it was going on, not one dull moment in it. When it ended, which was when the sun was all the way down, everyone was passed out in the men's and women's room, pretty much every one partied out. I was the only one awake, as I sat in the corner once more, Nami giving me her blanket again. Just before I had fallen asleep, I could only think one thing to myself, a smile on my lips:
I wasn't going to regret joining the Straw Hats.
Done! I wanted to end it where she had said "I'll join your crew!", but I had promised to make it a lengthy chapter (well for me...). Reviews are appreciated!
