Author's Note: Yes I know! I blew the daily updating thing, but I was having too much fun playing Sims! XD I created the entire SH crew in my game! I even gave Sanji curly brows and found hair that covers his left eye! XD Anyways, I was busy making little SH babies! Damn Zoro and Sanji keep having sons though … They both have two already … -- Poor Franky only has two daughters! Both are beautiful like their mama Robin though! XP And can you believe it? Usopp's kids are cute! XD His daughter has his nose! His son looks like his mama though! XP Ah, Luffy and Nami had a girl first, and now two sons. Anyways, enough about that! On to the chapter! I may be releasing slower, because I wanna play Sims! XD Please read, enjoy, and review! XD

Genderly Challenged

Chapter 5: Tis A Woodsy Morning

Nami made her way onto the ship in an irritated huff. She made her way to her chair and plopped down.

"Ah, Nami-chan, welcome back!"

Ignoring Brook completely, Nami plopped her chin into her hand and stared off into the distance with an irritated frown. It was bad enough being stuck as a guy, but then to see that her male crew mates were really pretty as girls, was just a huge blow to her womanly pride. She hadn't really paid it much attention until after she'd been upset about the bathroom thing. Maybe it was that she really didn't want to see it. Or rather, she didn't want to look too closely at them because it was weird.

However, when she did, she noticed just how beautiful they were. Not that she wasn't normally a beautiful woman herself, because she was, but to have her male crew mates to be just as beautiful, or in Sanji's case, even more beautiful than she was, was a little much. They didn't even have to try. However, she had to remind herself that they were just made that way. Who's to say they'd look like that had they been born female. She doubted they took care of their skin or figures or anything like that as males.

Although, it would be different had they been females … Maybe they would be even more beautiful if they did take care of themselves.

"Bah!"

Brook blinked, or at least he would have, had he the eyes, at her outburst, having no idea what she was even doing there without the others.

"Ah, Nami-chan … where are they others?"

"In town …"

"Oh I see … Why did you come back?"

"Because I wanted to!"

With a heavy sigh, Nami slumped in her chair all the way until her chin touched her chest. "This sucks …"

"Ah, I take it you could not find the woman responsible?"

"She bailed …"

"Ah … That is most unfortunate!"

Nami's eyes narrowed at his less than convincing, attempted comfort. "Brook … you disgust me …"

"Yohohohoho!"

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After the others had eaten, they left the restaurant and stood outside of it.

"Nami was supposed to take us clothes shopping …"

Everyone turned to Usopp, who was scratching his head. "I guess we aren't going now …"

"Aa, I guess not … Not like I was looking forward to buying women's clothes anyways …" Zoro said as he began to walk back towards the ship.

"Mm … but I don't wanna owe Nami anything if I mess hers up …" Luffy said as he gently pulled the hem of his shirt and frowned.

"Ah, I guess that's true …"

"Should we go back to the ship and see if she still wants to go?" Chopper asked as he and the others began to follow Zoro.

"Mm, I guess so … but she might still be mad …"

Chopper nodded as he looked up at Luffy. "Aa, I guess she would be."

"There's always tomorrow."

Everyone turned to Robin in thought. Luffy scratched his head. "Yeah, I guess so …" He said as he looked up at the sky. "Was it really that bad, Robin?"

"Mm?"

"You know … going to the bathroom …"

"E-Ee … It was … a little awkward …"

"Mmm … I guess we're just used to it …"

"Ee."

"She seemed really mad though …"

"Mm?"

"What do you mean Luffy?"

Blinking, Luffy finally looked over at Robin and Chopper who were looking at him, as well as Usopp and Sanji. "She looked mad about something … I don't think it was because of the bathroom …"

"You think so?" Chopper asked as he tilted his head.

"Aa."

"What else could Nami-san be mad about? Well, other than wanting to be a woman again … Her anger did seem kind of sudden."

"Aa … that's what I thought too …but I don't know what she was mad about …"

"Do you think she will still be mad once we get back to the ship?"

Luffy shifted his gaze to Usopp with a shrug. "Most likely … You know Nami …"

"Aa …"

As soon as they made it back to the ship, they all climbed aboard and looked over at Nami who was sitting in her chair, Brook standing next to her. At seeing them, he hopped over to greet them.

"Ah! Welcome back everyone!"

"Hey, Brook!" Luffy replied with a grin before losing it and looking over at Nami, who was turned away from them. "Is she still upset?"

"Ah … aa …" Brook replied as he also turned to Nami. "You know why?"

"Nope … she was just angry all of a sudden …"

"Ah, I see …"

"Oi, Nami …" Luffy called as he walked over to her.

"What do you want?"

Luffy frowned at the lack of enthusiasm in her reply. "Why did you leave? Weren't you going to take us shopping?"

"We can do that tomorrow …"

"You sure you're okay?"

"I'm fine Luffy … Don't worry about it …"

Keeping his frown, he stared down at her awhile as it deepened when she'd yet to look up at him. After awhile, he sighed and went back towards Usopp and Chopper to play. After about a few hours, and it began to grow darker, Nami remained where she was and just observed her crew mates.

"Nami-san ...?"

Blinking, Nami looked up at Sanji who was looking down at her with a blank expression. "What is it, Sanji-kun?"

"I was … wondering if … mmm …" He said as he shifted his eyes to the side.

Nami tilted her head as she looked up at him, wondering what he was trying to ask. "Wondering what, Sanji-kun?"

"I was wondering if you had something that … I could put my hair up with …"

Nami's lips parted slightly before she smiled. She realized he'd been embarrassed to ask. "Mm, I think I do. Come on." She said as she stood up and walked towards her room.

"Yes, of course, Nami-swan!"

Going inside, she walked over to a small box on her vanity that harbored all her hair accessories. Sanji waited by the door and just watched her. She sifted around through the box before finding a ribbon.

"Mm, this should do … Unfortunately, it's all I have right now. We could get you more, if you wanted."

"Ah, this will do! Thank you, Nami-san! Now I can fix you a snack without worrying there will be an added bonus!"

Nami found herself laughing softly. "Ah, that could be a problem. I don't think I would have found the added bonus very appealing."

"Ah, I do not think so …" He said as he smiled at her and then turned to leave with a bit of a chuckle.

As he made his way out and wrapped the ribbon around his hair, his smile widened. 'Nami-san has a pleasant laugh as a male …'

Sighing after Sanji'd left, Nami sat down on her bed with a heavy plop. It was useless being jealous of them. It wasn't like they were staying the way they were for long. At that thought, she frowned exasperatedly. 'I really need to use the bathroom again …'

With a groan, she stood up and made her way out. 'Hey … since I'm on the ship … I should be able to sit down this time!' She chuckled to herself with a mischievous grin.

"Ah, what are you laughing about Nami?"

"Eh?" She questioned as she looked up at Luffy's wide eyed and curious gaze. However, she then grinned. "I'm on the ship!"

"You're just figurin' that after a few hours?" Zoro asked with one side of his nose crinkled up.

"No, you idiot! I just mean, I'm on the ship! It's not a public bathroom we have! So, I can sit down and not have to touch … it …" She explained with a bit of a frown, but then smiled once again. However, she watched as Luffy's face deflated into a frown. "Eh?"

"Ah … I forgot to mention that … not only did you not wanna sit in a public bathroom but … it's also useless even if you did …"

"Wha-What do you mean?" Nami asked Zoro as her bubble was slowly being deflated.

"You would still have to touch it. As a matter of fact, if you sit down, you will have to hold it down into the toilet. If you don't … again … you'd end up with a really big mess …"

"E-h?!" She exclaimed as her expression showed her complete disappointment.

"No matter how you go … you're always gonna have to touch it …" Zoro explained with a half a devious grin.

"That can't be … Oh … this really sucks …"

"I'm sorry Nami …"

"Eh?" She questioned as she perked in complete confusion before looking over at Luffy, who was frowning softly at her.

Everyone else also looked over at Luffy with interest. However, he only turned his head away after awhile and then scratched it. Blinking at him, her expression then softened before a small smile formed on her lips. Straightening up, she released a sigh before shaking her head.

"Don't worry about it Luffy … It really wasn't your fault … You guys were just being the way you always are. She's the idiot imposing her standards on people. I really dislike people like that …"

Eyes widening, he looked over at Nami in a small gape. Then his face broke into a grin. "Shishishi!"

Her smile softened before she sighed and turned towards the bathhouse. "Well … I guess I should get over this if I'm gonna be stuck like this for awhile … It's disturbing … but it's gotta be done, right?"

"Right!"

"Haah …" She breathed with a slight droop before heading for the bathroom. Then she smiled to herself on the way there. 'It's a lot cuter right now when he laughs like that …'

Luffy watched after her for awhile before he tilted his head to the side, which caused all of his hair to fall to one side. 'She sure is a lot nicer as a guy … Even her smile is nicer …'

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After she'd gone to the bathroom and made her way back on deck, she had to admit to herself that it wasn't so bad the second time around. Disgusting and disturbing it still was, but she thought she might be getting used to it. Sanji had brought her a snack after a few minutes once she'd returned, with a happy smile on his face. She had to admit, he wasn't as annoying as he was as a male. His eager to please smile was cuter than his male version. When she had expressed how good the snack was, his pleased giggle was even cute as he whirled around and made his way back to the kitchen.

With a bit of a laugh, Nami shook her head. After she'd eaten the snack, she got up with a stretch and decided it was time for sleep.

"I'm headed to bed you guys. Night …"

"Good night, Nami!" Luffy, Usopp and Chopper said at the same time as they waved.

"Good night, Nami-san!"

Smiling, she then made her way to her room, but then frowned. Closing the door behind her, she realized she had nothing to sleep in. With a sigh, she slipped into bed with the clothes she'd borrowed from Sanji.

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The next morning, Nami blinked her eyes open before narrowing them. Then she furrowed her brows at clearly feeling the strange sensation. Blinking, her eyes slowly widened before lifting up her sheets.

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Luffy woke up, and then got out of his bunk to stretch. His hair was a mess, and some wild strands covered his face. He tried blowing it out of his face, but to no avail. Then he reached up and scratched his boob before making his way out.

"Oh, morning Luffy."

"Mm …?" He hummed before slowly and sleepily turning to Usopp, who was also just waking. "Oh, hey Usopp …"

"Would you guys shut up … I'm trying to sleep over here …"

"It's morning already, Zoro!" Usopp yelled over at him as he jumped off of his bunk.

"Ah! It is wonderful to wake up to beautiful women in the morning!"

"Shut up, Brook …"

"Is it just me … or is he worse than Sanji?"

"It's not just you … Even I find that disturbing … Kinda …"

Both Luffy and Usopp narrowed their eyes at Sanji. "Maybe you only find it slightly disturbing, because you were turned into a woman too, and his remark was regarded towards you as well?"

"Shut it, Usopp!"

"Shishishishi!"

"It's weird! Okay! You may be women, but you're still all the same shitty assholes that I have to live with!"

"Right, right …" Usopp replied with a slap of his hand to the side, not at all convinced.

"What was that about, 'Ladies should never use such horrible language?'"

"Shut your hole, willow!"

"Make me, One Whose Ass Bounces!"

"Really? It bounces?"

Zoro could only gape as he watched Sanji try and turn to see his own ass. "You sick freak!"

"I'm not a sick freak! I was just curious! And why the hell were you looking at my ass?!"

"It's kinda hard to miss! It's so damn huge that it takes up my whole periph!!"

However, their argument was cut short by a masculine scream from above.

"Eh?! That was Nami-san!"

Everyone then scampered out of the room to check on her.

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At hearing the many feet below, Nami quickly got up and pressed her back against the door to keep them out. When she felt the door push open, she shoved it back closed, but her eyes remained wide, and her face pale.

"Nami-san?! Are you alright?!"

"Nami! You okay?!"

"I-I-I-I'm fine!!" She stuttered out as she breathed heavily, before looking down and blanching.

"What is it then? Why'd you scream?!"

"I-I-It's nothing! It's nothing! Don't … Don't worry about it!! I just … was … I just forgot is all!! You know … that I was a guy … Just … um … surprised me!"

"Eh?" They all questioned before looking back and forth at each other.

"Then why are you blocking the door …?"

"I said don't worry about it! Now go away!!"

Shrugging, the guys all made their way back downstairs, Sanji heading for the kitchen to make breakfast. He walked across the deck as he wrapped the ribbon around his hair. Blinking, Zoro tilted his head before grinning, a thought occurring to him as he watched what Sanji was doing. 'That's a good idea …'

"What the …?" Nami whispered out loud as she sank to the ground, still staring at 'it'.

"This is ridiculous … We are finding that woman today …"

To Be Continued …

Author's Note: I couldn't stop laughing after I'd thought up the title! XD –Is still giggling- Anyways, what'd you guys think?! I want a full report ASAP! X9