Gold Tournament pt 1
The sudden splash shocked everyone in the bath. The girls were standing away from the center of the bath with shocked expressions. Someone came out from underneath the water revealing himself to be Luffy who didn't realize where he was until he saw Nami. Before he opens his mouth, his eyes notice she was naked causing him to nose bleed. A second after, flying wooden objects started being thrown at Luffy who fell on his back.
The door slid open, Kira, Robin, and Vivi walked back inside, with their towels on. Kira was growling underneath her breath so angry. Robin giggled at this situation. Vivi couldn't stop blushing out of embarrassment.
"What are the odds...would someone just fall into the bath...that we were in!" Kira said in an angry tone.
"Well...someone must have found it funny" Robin states.
"...yusei" Kira whispers feeling her anger drop a little.
"There must be a good reason" Vivi said turning her head to the bath.
"I guess Nami isn't going out" Robin said getting her clothes. "Time for us to leave"
OOO
Nami was sitting in the bath with her towel wrapped around her, covering what she didn't want Luffy to see, even though he was sitting behind a rock. This was her way of showing kindness, if he wasn't Luffy, she would give him hell. Though, there must be a reason for Luffy to come falling into the bath other than to peep on them. She was blushing madly which was also another reason she wanted Luffy to look away.
"Well...are you going to say something?" Nami asked pissed.
"U-uh..ya...but do I have to stay like this-" Luffy said staring at a wooden wall.
"YES!" Nami shouts. "Do you think you can just come here and act normal"
"W-well-" Luffy replies.
"I've seen the memories of you and Yusei when coming to the island…" Nami said with a frown. "I understand why you're keeping a secret….its way too big to tell me or anyone because it would put us in danger"
"..so your not mad?" Luffy asked.
"...of course I am!" Nami shouts. "But more of what happened to you...the fight you and Yusei had….but..keeping a secret from me...I'm not angry about"
"Ah good" Luffy said sighing.
"Is that all what you wanted to hear" Nami said sinking a little lower in the bath.
"Not really" Luffy said softly.
"..so why are you here?" Nami asked curious.
"Since you know almost everything" Luffy said tilting his head back. "...There is something I want to tell you before tomorrow"
"Before tomorrow?... like what?" Nami asked.
"...I wont be able to talk to you or anyone….or be seen interacting with you" Luffy answers.
"And why is that?" Nami asked raising an eyebrow
"It will make sense tomorrow...that's when it starts...but" Luffy said breathing in. "Hopefully we can end it quickly"
"Must be something big then-" Nami replies.
"There is also one other thing….once we take care of this...I want us- everyone together and have the biggest party!" Luffy said raising his arms up in the air.
A smile started to creep on her face hearing that. It seems like Luffy has not stopped thinking about them, about her. It was a good thing to know that Luffy still was the same. It makes her heart feel warm inside but, if they weren't going to see each other after this day, then what else was there to do. Nami stares at her reflection in the water and put on a confident expression.
Luffy started hearing the water move. He can hear Nami walking close. He wasn't sure if he was allowed to turn his head. He didn't want to get hit with wooden objects again. She soon stops and he can hear her breathing behind him. She was leaning against the rock like him.
"I want a deal" Nami states.
"A deal?" Luffy asked raising an eyebrow.
"...y-yes...but lets call it...a promise" Nami said blushing.
"What's the promise?" Luffy asked.
"Promise me...that you don't get too harmed and also" Nami said softly.
Luffy hears the water move. He feels a shoulder hit his own. His eyes widen a bit and looked at the corner of his eye to see large amounts of orange hair. He was looking at the back of Nami's hair.
"...and also-" Luffy repeats but was stopped by a pair of lips.
OOO
"That should be the last of them" Yusei said staring at a pile of bodies of guys knocked unconscious.
Besides helping Luffy this night, he was keeping his deal with Reiju which was dealing with the people involving in the kidnappings. This was the last part of the city he searched. The other spots were targeted by Aokiji. He was glad it was done but still doesn't feel fulfilled.
He turns his attention to a hill. It was a big hill that was overlooking the ocean. He started making his way up the hill. He can feel a cold breeze hitting him and the smell of the fresh sea water. He was chilly but can make a fire if he wants. He stops when reaching the hill and stared at the view. There are many places in this island with similar views but this was nearby his place. He finds it a great place to think. Nobody to bother him, so he thought. A blade of fire appeared next to him and flew into bushes and a faint sound was heard.
"You have five seconds…." Yusei spoke while staring at the sea. "To run…"
"You notice me uh?" a female voice said coming out from hiding.
"Four" Yusei said and another blade pierces in front of her.
She steps forward again.
"Three" Yusei said and another.
Her feet continued to disobey him.
"One" they both said.
Yusei eyes widen feeling her right behind him. He wasn't able to use his attack when she is this close.
"How did you know I was here….Kira?" Yusei asked with his back to her own back.
"Luffy couldn't have fallen by himself...you threw him...so I figure...your probably around" Kira responds.
"And do you know this was the place I would be?" Yusei asked.
"You like high places with a good view….you kept hanging out on the rooftop of Gold Brook High…plus, I've been here at this spot when I first started going to the academy...one of a view things I did when I arrived" Kira said staring at the grass.
"Aren't you afraid?" Yusei asked looking over his shoulder.
"Afraid of what-" Kira said until turning around quickly.
Yusei had grabbed her arm and turned her to face him. A spear of fire appeared in Yusei's hand. It was directly pointed to Kira's neck and his eyes were lifeless, staring into her blue eyes.
"Me?" Yusei said in a cold tone.
Kira had to admit, she was surprised. The heat near her neck was intense but he had done it to her many times that it just felt warm to her skin. She looked back and showed a small smile with sad eyes. Yusei blinked when her expression changed and made the spear disappear. He walked backwards until he was at the edge of the hill.
"Let me ask you…..are you afraid?" Kira asked raising an eyebrow.
OOO
A new morning starts. Nami and Kira were up eating breakfast after they did their morning routine. This time, they both tied. It felt like a normal morning, nothing much to worry about except getting to school on time.
"So.. what happened between you and Luffy?" Kira asked Nami. "you gave him your right hook"
"Hm!..no,no" Nami said shaking her head with a light blush.
She looks down at her scrambled eggs with a smile.
Flashback
"Eh..heh..promise me-" Nami said blushing madly after giving a kiss to Luffy but was interrupted by his lips this time.
It surprised her that he would return the kiss. She gave in and returned it twice as passionate as before. Luffy wrapped his arms around her waist while her arms wrapped around his neck. The two sat there in the water, exchanging a kiss that the two were desiring to have with one another.
They both stopped, feeling themselves not have enough air in them to go on. Nami laid her head against his chest, catching her while Luffy rests his chin on her shoulder.
"B-before you interrupted me…" Nami said wanting to continue what she wanted to say.
"Shishishi..you interrupted yourself" Luffy said looking at her with a grin.
Nami giggles and meets his eyes. They both leaned in and gave another sweet kiss.
"Promise me….that we get a chance to be together"
Flashback ended
"...I...let it all out" Nami said grinning at her.
"You did uh" Kira said smiling at a new face. "Good for you Nami"
"Thanks" Nami replies shrinking her smile. "Though, I wish you would feel the same"
"...don't worry about me" Kira said taking a bite from her eggs. "It's not the end yet...for our story"
OOO
Today wasn't any ordinary day for Raftel academy. Today was a special day because this is the start of Gold Brook tournament and things aren't what they look like from the start of the school year. The terrain that the tournament was being held changed by adding flights of steps so students can take a seat and watch the fight that will be happening in front of them.
There was the two towers that was decorated and had poles at the tip of it. On the left tower, there wasn't any flag except the right which was Doflamingo's group. There was sitting arrangements for the student council that made them all sit together, just in case things go out of hand. Not everything is ready, so the seats are empty. The ones who were out were just preparing the stage for the first match that will excite everyone.
Reiju was in the student council office, running through things involving the kidnappers. There was a file on her desk that never was there before. It came from Yusei seeing the pictures and names of the kidnappers. She was stunned to see this and was curious what else he was going to do. From the message she saw with Sharely, he will be coming to ruin the tournament somehow.
Ace was with Sabo trying to have everything ready behind the scenes of the tournament. They were in charge of the safety of everyone and not letting the fighters get badly injured. They were meeting with a few people who were organizing the tournament, talking about possible outcomes.
It was finally that time, the students started coming into the building one after the other. The stage was set and ready. The students made their way to the back of the school. They were all chattering with excitement. Mainly the first years who never experience this before though the second through fourth years have and were serious. They knew what was expected in this tournament. It isn't just fun and games. Whoever is on top, is the king of the school.
Nami and everyone found their seats that had a closer view of the left tower. The seats were getting filled as time went past. The atmosphere never been so lively and yet, Nami's side were nervous of what was about to come.
The principle of the school made his way to the playgrounds. There was a box that was following behind him. It was being carried by some students. It was the same box at the ball where everyone, placed their votes in. Brook turned around and faced the crowd. He had a mic in front of him.
"Good Morning and welcome everyone" Brook spoke elegantly. "You must all be excited for today...before we can start the opening match that will start up this event...we will be calculated the votes you've made and pick out one of our student council members to fight against Doffy"
Ace and Sabo took their seat near Koala who was paying close attention at the screens at either end of the field. It was in a safe distance behind the towers and were large enough for everyone to see. An image appeared on the screen with Doffy's head shot on the right of it while on the left was a question mark.
"Can I have Doflamingo come here" Brook calls out.
"I'm already here" Doffy said coming out of the tower with his pink fur coat.
"I see...even though it doesn't look like I am" Brook said chuckling.
"I wanted to have my...team...take the time to relax before the fun begins" Doffy states.
"Relaxing is a good idea...and I see you have your flag up already" Brook said noting the pink flag moving with the wind.
"I don't want to keep the audience waiting...so why not you continue" Doffy replies with a big grin on his face.
"I might have went off to a tangent….anyways" Brook said facing the audience. "The person that is going to be Doffy's opponent...is-"
There was many mumbles about Ace. Nami and Kira were turning their heads looking for the two that was going to cause a ruckus as well as Reiji and Ace. It would be quick to and easy to stop them before the match begins or else another event was going to be cancelled.
A person appears in front of the left tower, walking to where Brook was. Everyone's attention moved to that person who had a small smirk on his face. An image appears on the screen with a name bolded.
YUSEI
"Y-Yusei….a first year student!?" Brook said in a shocking tone.
The audience didn't know how to react. They were at awe and lost with words. Ace was stunned to see Yusei being called out. "How was this even possible" he thought. Koala smiled seeing how switching the boxes worked in the end. During all the commotion at the ball, Koala quickly switched boxes.
There was a reason why only the student council were the options. They were the most skilled with their powers and could only be pinned up against each other for a fair match. They also have the knowledge of haki. It isn't until second year that haki would be taught but even then, not everyone is able to master it.
Yusei was a first year and from the events leading up to here showed that he was capable to stand against Doffy but, not everyone would see that. They see someone who pulled this kind of stunt for attention. They weren't all too happy about this. Though, before anyone could say something, Yusei gave them a cold stare. That shut their mouths fearing what he was going to do to them.
"A first year...you were the one at the ball" Doffy said keeping his grin. "Quite the show you gave there"
"It's going to be nothing compared to what I'm going to show here" Yusei said in a friendly tone.
"BROOK….your not going to let him-" Ace shouts.
"Its too late" Yusei said under his breath. "To change anything now"
"He is right" Brook states looking at Ace. "we don't have the time to re-vote"
"But he's a first year" Hana states.
"The only thing to stop this...is that Doffy declines" Brook said turning to him.
"hmm...I had a different fight in mind...and it doesn't involve you..so I-" Doffy said until seeing Yusei throwing a usb stick up and down repeatedly.
"...I don't think you would want to get away from this prize" Yusei said grinning. "But if you want to get out of this so badly...just take this from me and you win"
Yusei put on the usb like a necklace. Doffy had his eyes on it with his grin slowly shrinking after realizing what it was. "His voice….he's the one" he thought causing his grin to grow bigger with a laugh.
"Is that how you want to play it" Doffy states covering his face with his hand. "You are foolish….doing all this..so you can meet me"
"No...I have another reason" Yusei replies. "Either way...you're not going to win today...because..I don't plan on losing"
The two were staring each other intently. There expression never changed. They haven't showed any fear or worry to one another. Just this action alone made everyone pay attention and feel anxious. It was more effective on screen too. Doffy was taller than Yusei and was looking down at him but the way Yusei was staring at him, it seemed like they were on the same level.
"So this was it" Nami said softly.
"He must be the person-"Robin said.
"But, he doesn't look angry" Usopp states.
"He's holding it in" Kira said staring at Yusei. "His anger doesn't go away that easy"
"So it seems...Doffy accepts" Brook states. "Let me explain the rules…...The winner is decided when the flag is taken from the tower...or when the team is unable to go on or submit defeat...is that clear"
Yusei and Doffy nodded. The screen on Doffy's side started to change.
"As for your teams….if one member is unable to fight, the match continues...its only when the leader of the group falls...then the whole team loses" Brook exclaims. "So, shall we begin"
Doffy turns around and starts walking away from Yusei who was watching him. Doffy wasn't too nervous but is skeptical of Yusei. If he was the one that destroyed impel down, then he must not be underestimated. Though on the other hand, he's just another pawn in his chess game. Doffy turns around. He sees the red flag on the other side. It shouldn't take to much effort to take that.
"On the count of three...this match will start!" Brook said raising his hand. "1…"
Everyone gulps in anticipation of what was to come.
"2…"
Yusei's eyes were shadowed by his hair.
"3!"
Once Brook said three, Yusei got covered in crimson flames and started quickly dashing to Doffy who was across of him. He was zig zagging his way to Doffy. The audience were surprised to see him attack first. Doffy stepped back. A blob of fire appeared right in front of him. The fire soon disappears and only Yusei's right leg was covered in flames as well as haki.
Doffy stares at Yusei's foot that was coming at him. He just grinned and pulled on the string he had attaching to his team mate who was running to him from the moment Yusei started dashing to him.
Doffy quickly switched positions and had someone reliable take his place. Vergo blocked Yusei's attack with his chest. There was a mini shockwave from the contact. Yusei had a confused expression seeing how his attack did nothing. He looked at the spot that he hit and notice haki. Right after a fist full of haki slammed Yusei's gut causing him to smash into his tower.
"Yusei!" Kira and everyone said seeing how easily he was thrown across the field.
"Just one punch " Zoro states staring at Vergo who had a serious expression.
Yusei didn't let himself rest and got up fast. He started zig zagging to Vergo and threw a fiery fist at Vergo's gut. Though, Yusei felt like he punched an iron rock. He looks up at Vergo who had his fist coming straight for Yusei. It slammed Yusei again right at the same place.
"Guh!" Yusei said leaning against the wall.
Yusei was about to fall forward but he pushed himself forward and runs directly to Vergo. He makes it in front of him and started throwing many of his strong punches.
"You won't ever have the strength to move him…" Doffy spoke enjoying the scene. "Vergo is the only person in this school...who is able to have...full body armour haki"
Yusei was only able to burn Vegro's shirt of which revealed the jet black haki covering his torso. Vergo stared down at Yusei who was breathing heavily. Vergo slammed his foot into Yusei who coughed out blood and thrown back into the crater he made.
"Argh!" Yusei said leaning against the wall.
"O-oh n-no" Usopp said shaking.
"Full body haki" Kira said never seen something like that before. "How-"
"Look" Nami said noticing Doffy beginning to fly in mid air.
"Wait...it looks like he's walking?" Sanji said noticing Doffy taking steps toward Yusei's flag in air.
"No matter how much you try….you will always be beneath me...don't try to get over me" Doffy said grinning. "You will end up falling deeper than you are now"
Yusei had his head lowered. He smirked and lifted his left hand. Doffy was surprised with a pillar of ice blocking his way to the flag.
"What!?" Doffy said not suspecting this.
The audience were also stunned to see Yusei using another power. Yusei got up and placed his hand on the ice. "Burn" he thought causing his fire to consume the ice and turn it into cold mist. The whole arena was covered with mist and no one could see anything through it.
"So cold" Nami said shivering.
"Could this be" Vivi said.
"...his plan finally starting" Kira said smiling.
A crimson flare started to be seen through the mist. Vergo may not be able to see but he can sense him coming faster. This time he wasn't going to hold back. He clenched his fist tightly. The crimson flare went up.
"2nd gear"
The mist soon disappears revealing the new player on the field. Vergo was caught off guard seeing a straw hat in front of him. Everyone's mouth were opened noticing how long Luffy's arm was stretching.
"Thats-" Zoro said.
"Luffy!" Nami said with a grin.
Luffy's eye stared intently at Vergo and quickly reeled in his fist, that was covered in haki, and plunged it into Vergo's who let out a sound and crashed into his tower. That wasn't all. Yusei was able to get above Doffy in mid air.
"The one who is beneath…" Yusei said with a cold glare to Doffy. "Is you"
Yusei pierces Doffy with his arm covered in fire that went through him.
"Now...enough games" Yusei said coldly.
Doffy gets covered in flames and reverted back into string that burned away. Yusei lands right next to Luffy and slowly rises up. The two were looking at the tip of the tower where Doffy was looking down at them with amusement.
"The real tournament...begins now"