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My first sensation was warmth. Oh crap! What am I doing here sleeping? I got to get Zoro and escape!

I bolt upright, breathing hard and ready to face the world. Instead, I found I was in the infirmary, and I wasn't alone due to the shriek from Chopper.

I glanced over at him. He had apparently been mixing medicine, and when I scared him he dumped it all over himself. I couldn't help but chuckle at the sight. Chopper sputtered indignantly.

"Jeez Rose, are you trying to give me a heart attack."

I rub the back of my head sheepishly.

"Sorry, I thought I was somewhere else."

Memories of Impel Down swamp my mind and I grimace, shaking my head to clear them. Chopper stood up, walking over to my bed.

"Let me check your injuries."

I wait patiently as Chopper pokes and prods at everything, making my body sting and crackle. My nose is set and taped, my whelps from the whip bandaged with the burns. Chopper pulled out a syringe.

"Zoro said something about you getting poisoned."

I hold out my arm.

"Yes, but they gave me the antidote. If you want to make sure it is gone, by all means."

He inserts the needle into my arm, and the pain only adds slightly to the giant bubble of pain in my body.

"How is Zoro?"

Chopper calmly pulls up on the plunger, drawing out a little blood.

"He is fine, ignoring my orders like usual."

I raise my eyebrows.

"Really Chopper? How is he?"

Chopper noticed my concern. I mean Zoro did die. Chopper sighed.

"I checked everything Rose. He did almost hit his heart, but Law did a great job fixing him up. He will be fine if he rests. He is actually outside, drinking sake now, normal as ever."

I let out a relieved sigh. Thank goodness he is all right. I glance out the window to distract me and see that the sun is just coming up. I stiffen.

"How long was I asleep?"

Chopper bandaged my arm carefully.

"You slept all night. We rescued you last night so about fifteen hours. You recovered quicker then I expected too."

Fifteen? I had wasted so much time. I was going back toda-.

That's right. I'm going back. This is my last day ever here with my dear nakama.

I hurriedly rip the IV out of my arm and stand. This day will be the best day ever. I refuse to make it sad and mopey. No, I will take this last day and take good memories of it back to my world.

"Thanks Chopper, got to go now."

Chopper follows me to the door.

"Wait Rose."

I sigh. I am itching to go, but I also have to listen to my doctor.

"Yes?"

"You are still pretty weak. I need you to take it easy."

Yeah yeah, fine fine. Whatever. Now can I go? Chopper frowned.

"That means no playing tag, and no running."

I freeze. No running? I whine.

"Come on Chopper. That's like asking me not to breathe."

Chopper scowled at me. At this point, Chopper's orders are absolute, even more the Luffy's. Chopper crossed his arms.

"I can keep you in here if you like."

I shake my head.

"No, I got things to do. I won't run."

At least, while you are looking anyway. Chopper nodded his consent. Ok, I have maybe seven hours left, and I got to make it count. I walked out onto the deck.

"Hurrah!"

And was deafened by the shout that came from everywhere. I blink in disorientation and look around. The deck is covered, literally covered with pirates. There were the Whitebeard pirates, the Kuja, Red Haired, Fishmen, Okamas, Heart pirates, and of course the Strawhat pirates. All of the pirates ships were lashed together, creating a giant raft of ships. My mouth dropped open. Didn't expect this.

"Rose!"

I was tackled by Usopp, Nami, Brook, and Sanji, and was only caught by Robin's many hands stablizing me. I grin.

"Hey guys, I'm back."

Nami hugged me soundly.

"We were so worried about you!"

Brook had tears in his eyes.

"Rose-san, you are ok."

I laugh.

"Come on guys. I'm fine honestly."

I hear a shout.

"Oi!"

Everyone stopped partying for two seconds and looked up. Luffy was standing on top of our crow's nest. He shouted, raising his mug.

"A toast!"

Everyone raised thier glasses, even me because someone, I think Robin, graciously handed me a mug full of milk. Luffy swung from the flagpole, shouting gleefully.

"To all of our allies. Thank you for saving me! Kampai!"

A shout that shook the ocean reverberated in the air and sky. Luffy took a sip, then raised his glass again and I see him look straight at me.

"To the nakama who organize all this! To Rose!"

I froze in shock. What? Why? I didn't do anything. But the approving roar was not faked, or reluctant.

"To Rose!"

I couldn't even raise my glass. I just stood there with my mouth hanging open. I felt something tap my chin and I glanced at Robin who smiled teasingly.

"You will catch flies like that. Are you not going to drink your own toast?"

I sipped some milk. Ok, now that my initial surprise is over, I can get back to the party. I walked forward, searching for people I personally know. However, it seemed every single pirate on the flotilla wanted to meet me. I was swamped by pirates. An Okama clapped my back, a kuja got me a plate of food, a red haired pirate refilled my milk with vodka, which I passed to a Whitebeard pirate.

It was insane, even by Strawhat pirate party standards. Although with Shanks here, I didn't expect anything less. I was swept forward by the numbers and I was suddenly in front of my captain.

Luffy and I stood there for a few seconds, all else fading away. I smiled at him.

"Thank you Luffy."

Luffy looked confused.

"Thank you? For what?"

I shook my head.

"The toast you smart one. Although, I didn't really do anything extraordinary."

Luffy cocked his head.

"You didn't do anything extraordinary? Rose, you fought through the marines to save me, and succeeded."

I shook my head again.

"No Luffy, I only did what anyone else here would do."

Luffy grinned.

"But you did it Rose. You saved me, and I hear that you were not the only planner that day."

I furrowed my eyebrows at him.

"What do you mean?"

Luffy thumbed behind him at Jinbe, who was talking with Jozu.

"The crew told Jinbe to tell everyone to make sure you got to me first."

I blinked. Of course. That's why everyone protected me and got me out of fights. They all were told to make me succeed. I smiled fondly.

"Then you most definetly don't need to thank me. I am nothing without the people who helped me along the way."

Luffy just grinned.

"But you did succeed."

I smiled and shrugged.

"Again, I did what I needed to do to protect my captain."

Luffy laughed loudly.

"You are a great nakama Rose."

I shake my head.

"Not as good as everyone else here."

Luffy turns around and joins along with the other festivities. It is cool that everyone is here, but I would rather just keep to my crew. These next seven hours are going to be precious, and I don't want to waste them. No, I will save the last few hours for my crew. Now, I will mingle with the people that helped me do my job.

I would watch with amazement on how much food was being put away, mostly by Sabo and Luffy. In one corner, I saw Law absentmindedly feeding blood back into Sanji, only for him to have another nosebleed due to most of the Kuja pirates in that corner, especially Hancock. I shake my head at his antics.

Usopp is talking and having shooting matches with his father, with Shanks cheering both of them on. Ivankov is singing to a tune Brook is doing. Everyone is mingling with everyone else. Fishmen and Whitebeard pirates were exchanging stories about how Luffy was taking care of the previous Whitebeard territory. Kuja are actually talking with men too, breaking out of thier tradition of just talking to women.

I decide to show my appreciation.

I walk up to Hancock. The pirate empress scowls at me, but it is softer then her normal scowl at men. Probably because I am a woman. I bow to her.

"Empress Hancock, thank you for coming to help us save Luffy."

I had defeated the pirate empress on my road to becoming the best. It was difficult too, but that's a story for another time, but I let her keep her title of pirate empress. Hancock nodded coolly.

"Of course. I would do anything to save Luffy."

She lost her composure then, a slight blush coming onto her cheeks and her eyes becoming starstruck. I hide a smile and nod back.

"Nevertheless, I thank you."

I glance to the side and see Marigold and Sandersonia, of course never far from their sister. I smile at Marigold.

"Is your injury better?"

The serpent sister nodded, subconsciously grabbing her bandages. I smile warmly, and nod once more before walking off, toward another target.

Ivankov was next. He was singing and dancing with Brook. I made sure to wait until the song was over, before strolling up.

"Ivankov-sama."

He cocked his enormous head.

"Huh? Who is this dear girl?"

I bowed slightly.

"I am Rose, your Queenlyness."

Ivankov bowed his head.

"I knew...I knew."

He flashed his head back up again.

"I didn't know that!"

I giggled.

"Yep, I am Rose. I just wanted to thank you in person for coming and helping us with Luffy."

Ivankov waved me off with ease.

"Of course Rose-girl. I wouldn't let Dragon's son die."

I fight back a wince at the subtle reminder of Akainu, but refuse to let it show. Ivankov was about to say something else, but was distracted.

"Oi, Candies, careful."

I step away as he deals with the okamas almost destroying the ship.

"Oi, Rose-chan."

Hey wait, I know that voice. I turn and see none other then Bon Kurei pirouetting toward me. I light up.

"Bon Kurei, I didn't expect you to be here."

He looked offended.

"You didn't think I would come save a nakama like Straw-chan?"

I grin.

"I suppose not. I forgot."

Bon Kurei spun.

"Un deus trois. Of course Rose-chan."

He spun away again, singing.

"Okama way, okama way!"

Shaking my head. I move onto to Shanks.

"Captain Shanks."

The man in question had a rum in one hand and was looking slightly flushed. However, as soon as he heard his name, straightened and his eyes focused a little.

"Yes Rose?"

I repeated the same procedure, but the words are slightly different, because Shanks did more then help.

"Thank you for helping us with Luffy, and saving me from Hawkeye."

Shanks just smirked.

"Of course Rose."

I had to ask someone, might as well be Shanks, considering he was one of the ones who actually followed through with the order of my crew.

"Why did you? Surely you didn't believe I could reach Luffy."

Shanks felt his stump and his smirk broadened.

"I made a bet. It's easy to see Rose, we heard it too. In your voice when you called us, in your swiftness across the battlefield."

Ben nodded, cutting in.

"Of course. You wanted to reach Luffy as quickly as possible."

Lucky Roo bit into a giant hunk of meat.

"So we just helped you is all."

I grinned. Because of their 'help', Luffy lived.

"Thank you."

I walked off, hurrying to count. I stolled quickly up to Sabo, who is eating ravenously.

"Yo Sabo!"

Sabo tipped his hat while still managing to eat.

"Ah, Rose. Nice to meet you formally."

I stay away from his stray hand which is grabbing food almost like Luffy.

"I just wanted to thank you for coming to save Luffy."

Sabo laughed.

"Of course. He is my brother. I wouldn't leave him, especially after..."

He trailed off, growing somber. I nudged him.

"Ah, but you aveneged him yes?"

Sabo grinned.

"Yes, you are right."

I skip off, letting him get back to his food. Jinbe grabs my attention next, and he is sitting and talking with other fishmen and a variety of pirates.

"Jinbe!"

I call, scooting carefully between the pirates. They make room for me. Jinbe smiles widely.

"Yes Rose?"

"I wanted to thank you in person for helping us."

Jinbe waved me off, his smile widening even more.

"Rose, it's what friends do. Don't mention it."

I smile and skip off, while I hear the pirates whisper and ask Jinbe about me. Wow, didn't know I was so popular. Now then, one last one.

I walk calmly and sit down next to Law.

The Surgeon of Death is still tending to Sanji, but I can tell he is quickly tiring of it. He glances at me as he shoves blood back into Sanji's nose rather forcefully.

"Hello Rose-ya."

I nod.

"Hey Law."

I feel his eyes, once again dissecting me.

"You seem all right."

I take a deep breath.

"Yeah, I'm fine."

Law carefully removed the room from around Sanji, letting the cook to once again run wild amongst the Amazon warriors.

"Honestly? You were pretty messed up yesterday."

I wince. Oh right, he saw me nearly had an emotional collapse yesterday. I bury my head in my knees.

"Sorry you saw that."

"I'm not."

I jerk my head up in confusion.

"What do you mean?"

Law shrugged.

"If you hadn't acted like that, I wouldn't have tried to save him."

Well, I'm glad I had to resort to such desperate measures then. I smile at the Heart pirate captain.

"I also want to thank you."

Law shook his head.

"What for?"

I blinked.

"What for? Everything. Thank you for coming to save Luffy. Thank you for getting me out of that fight with Smoker. Thank you for helping me save Zoro, and help rescue us from Impel Down."

I wink at him.

"You are such a softy."

Law snorted.

"I was only doing what needed to be done is all."

I chuckled.

"Yeah right."

I stand, saluted the doctor, and walked off. Now, to enjoy myself.

I walk amongst the other pirates, enjoying the experiences. I stayed away from adult drinks, but sticked with the dancers, the storytellers, the singers, the fighters, the jokers. I would spend time with one group, before moving onto the next. I avoided my crew for the most part. I would get to them later. My internal clock was swiftly counting down, but I refused to let that distract me from the great time I was having.

It was almost three hours until my time to leave when a stroke of luck hit. Jinbe was the first to yawn and put down his tankard.

"Well, us fishmen have a long swim ahead of us to get back to Fishman Island. We had better go."

Ivankov was the second.

"Yeehaw, candies let's pack up."

Luffy frowned.

"You don't have to."

Law shrugged, standing and shouldering his wicked sword.

"Yes Luffy-ya, we have invaded your ship long enough. Heart Pirates, let's go."

Hancock had to be dragged away by her sisters to their ship. Shanks grinned as he clapped Luffy on the shoulder.

"Yeah we will sail out too."

Sabo nodded, wiping his lips carefully with a napkin.

"I will too little brother."

Luffy sighed.

"Fine. Thank you for all your help."

The pirates and revolutionaries all boarded thier ships. We all waved goodbye, and it was a happy meaningful experience.

All right, now that it is just us I can relax with my own crew. Three hours left.