Woken up by the cries of her sister downstairs Nami was of course startled, it's been a long time since she heard her sister cry. She quietly comes down the staircase, sees Nojiko extended out on the floor, with her head on her palms, with tears. Nami hurries to her side.

"What's wrong?!" She exclaims.

"A-ace.."Nojiko sputters.

"Huh?"Nami questioned.

"Ace is dead!"Nojiko took a few breathes and continues."He was driving his brother to some restaurant and then they got into a car crash, Ace hurries and covers his brothers body, Luffy wasn't as injured as Ace I heard the news I rushed over to the hospital..I still remember the feeling when Ace reached out his hands towards my face, wiping the tears and say, "Don't cry.." then he smiles into the operation room. I waited as long as I needed to, but the operation had failed..." Nojiko hiccups and sat there stunned after what she had experience. Nami knew better not to bother Nojiko and heads up the stairs quietly.

The day after the incident Luffy was absent which was rare! The whole class was buzzing questionably, but Nami kept to herself quiet. She understood the pain of losing someone importatn.." Bellemere san.."

I'm soooo sorry! _ I'm really busy with school now TAT..