Nano Rain: Sorry for the day-late update. My computer was having a mental breakdown (still is) so I was unable to update. The next update will be on Halloween- A week early :P. It'll be a little treat from me. (Get it, treat? Trick-or-TREAT!) Lame joke, whatever. Tell me what you think of the story so far. Enjoy.
Disclaimer: I don't own One Piece. (Do I even NEED to put this up? I obviously don't own this, I only put it up because I see everyone else put them up, but it's kind of a lame thing to do.)

I had spent a day and a half on the ship. Luffy had introduced me to the rest of them the next morning. I would be a passenger on his ship until they came to the next island in a few days. In the mean-time I'd be staying with Nami and Robin. After the introduction I'd asked when breakfast was and Sanji had raced to the kitchen. I had given a large grin, happy to be feeling better. For a group of pirates, they sure were a fun bunch.

Which leads me here. Waiting for the food to be done standing on the deck while staring intently at the ocean. I trying to overcome my fears. It had taken me an ten minutes just to get close enough to the edge to see the water the boat was heading through. It splashed against the sides and I felt dizzy from staring down at it. "Kei-chaaaaaan!" I hear Sanji call. "Breakfast is ready!" Breakfast? My nose twitched and I grinned as wide as possible. I'd never thought I'd be so happy to hear that. I raced for the door to kitchen/ dining area. Luffy and Chopper were already there. I dived into an open seat and stared at the table full of wonderful smelling food. That is... Until the scent of fish reached my nose. I recoiled at it and held back a gag. Seafood was my least favorite type of food. And who has seafood for breakfast? Oh, duh, I'm on a ship, in the sea. Seafood is probably their most common dish.

After about a five minute wait everyone was here. I looked at my plate and started to fill it up with non-fish foods. Luffy had already started eating and I was shocked by the amount of food he was stuffing in his mouth at once. Wouldn't he choke? While I was gawking his arm shot towards my plate and grabbed it, slamming it down just in time. I froze with astonishment. Luffy was at the other end of the table. A really long table. And... His arm... stretched? What was wrong with this world? Talking, living, skeletons; talking half human reindeer; cyborgs, and now this.

I took a deepth breath and watched as Sanji beat the crap out of Luffy for stealing my food. The Brook spoke up. "I would have warned you to eat your food fast but alas, I have no brain! Skeleton joke! Yohoho!"

I looked at the table. Everyone had already eaten their food, and what they hadn't eaten Luffy had. Including my food. "Luffy..." I said icily. I walked over to Sanji and Luffy who were fighting. I raised back my fist and whacked Luffy hard. He fell to the ground but got back up frowning. I was fairly shocked. I'd never hit anyone before, but I was sure a blow like that would've kept someone down a bit longer. But then again, Luffy didn't seem to really be quite human.

"Ne... What was that for?" He whined.

I twitched, my blue eyes appearing more stormy than before. "That was for stealing my food! And for freaking me out! What are you anyway?"

Luffy was still looking a bit frowny but he raised his hand, and I suddenly hoped he wasn't going to hit me back. He didn't, instead he grabbed the corner of his mouth and stretched. Wow... "I'm a rubber man," he replied simply.

I heard I sigh and saw Zoro get up and walk out of the room. Probably to take a nap, I heard he was notorious for that. "Ah Kei-chaaaan, you're so elegant when you're mad.. I'll make you some food right away." He headed to the kitchen part of the room. I walked away from Luffy and took a seat. Everyone began to leave after that, some had chores to do and others just had plans. I scooted my empty plate away and rested my head on the table. I'd be stuck on this ship for a few days and then I be shoved off to some town I'd know nothing about. I'd to find ways to get around and search all over the stupid world just to find the other part of my spirit before I disappeared. Hey! That reminded me, I had wings. I looked behind my back but saw nothing. I didn't even feel them. Hm, lets see... I could only see them through reflections. I snatched up my spoon and angled it to see behind me.

My eyes opened as far as they could. Two very large, white, feathered wings that went right through the chair. It was fascinating, but sent shivers down my spine. It was almost like the wings were telling me that I was half dead. Maybe I was. Suddenly warm food was sat in front of my face. In the corner of my eye I could see Luffy drooling. Sanji went over to him and kicked him out. I looked at the food. It was fish. I bit my lip, I didn't want to be rude to Sanji, I just didn't like fish. I stared at it for a long time.

"I'm sorry Kei-chan. Is it not to your liking? I'm sure you're hungry."

I bit my lip. "I'm sorry Sanji-san... I just don't like fish- or seafood for that matter. I should have told you before you cooked this up. Now I feel stupid for making you cook for me twice. I shouldn't make you cook again I'll just wait till lunch." I rubbed the back of my head and stood up. Sanji shook his head.

"It won't be wasted. Luffy'll eat it. It's no trouble to cook for such a pretty young lady like you." The hearts were back in his eyes.

"I'm way to young for you..." I had to let him down now. Unless of course, he was just the kind of person who would never stop flirting.

"Of course, so what is it that you like to eat?" I wanted to run. I was tired of talking to strangers for one millenia.

"Um... Pasta? Fruits...? Mm.. And chicken. Really though, if it's too troublesome you don't have to make me anything."

Sanji said nothing and he returned to the kitchen. Sitting at such a large table by myself made an ache rise in my heart. I pictured my father and mother and brother sitting here as well, making conversation. My eyes felt hot and I took a drink of my water. I gulped it down till it was half empty. "Hey Sanji...? I was wondering... Is Luffy strong? When I met him the other day he'd seemed just like a normal kid my age. But he's made out of rubber, and a captian of such a big ship."

Sanji laughed. "Luffy's one of the strongest guys I know, and that's saying something. You don't want to become his enemy." Huh. I wonder what 'strength' meant in this world. In mine, of course, strong people were people with big muscles and could drag cars across the ground. Were people here stronger than that? Or weaker? So far I was leaning towards the stronger side.

After a few minutes of silence Sanji brought in my food, and I saw, not for the first time, hearts appear in his eyes. "Here you go Kei-chaaan!" He sat it down and I saw it was something like pasta with chicken in it, and apple on the side. I sniffed it. It smelled wonderful.

"Wow this looks great! Thank you Sanji-san. I'd be happy to help with dishes when I'm done." I wouldn't be happy about it, but I owed him for making me food so many times. "I'm not taking no for an answer actually," I added, seeing him about to decline.

Without waiting to hear whatever else it was he was going to say I grabbed a fork and shoved a ton of food into my mouth. An explosion of flavor hit my tongue and I slowed my chewing to savor the taste. "So... Yummy..." I squealed as I munched. After ten minutes I was finsihed and full. That had to have been the best meal I'd ever eaten. Sanji had cleared up some of the plates and dishes. The food he'd made me before had been put in the fridge. I got up and collected a few other plates along with mine. Wandering into the kitchen I looked around till I found the sink. I gently (as gently as I could anyway) sat them down into it. I turned the water on to hot and began scrubbing.

I didn't realize I was crying till a tear fell onto my hand. I glanced at my reflection and realized I steady flow was creeping from my eyes. In a hurry I splashed water in my face so Sanji wouldn't notice. Soap got in my eye and gave me a real reason to cry. "Ow!"

"What is it Kei-chan!" He asked at the sudden cry.

I rubbed my eyes. "I just got some soap in my eye. Sorry for surprising you."

"It's okay but really let me do the dishes, you just got over being sick." I sighed, but nodded. I was starting to feel a little tired again. I dried off my hands and left. Once I was back outside a cold sea breeze blew my hair into my face. I shivered. How could they like sailing like this every day? I would give anything to be back home in my warm house with my family. Then I was running. Trying to find a room by myself so I could cry. I hated it when other people saw me cry.

Finally I found a room that I guessed was their supply closet. It had barrels and crates full of food and whatever else. I rushed into it, shutting the door quietly behind me before bursting into tears. I was dead. I'd never see my family again. I was thrown into a world I knew nothing about, sentenced to live there till I died again or disappeared. I sobbed hard, but tried not to be too loud. My tears only stopped when my eyes became sore and I had a headache. I was all alone.

I woke up in darkness again. I heard people calling my name frantically. I stood up on stiff legs and blinked sore, blue eyes. I found the door and opened it, peeking out. I saw Luffy and his crew searching everywhere for me. I stepped out. "Um, yes?" I called over to them. They looked up and I saw a few relieved faces. I was kind of surprised. What, did they think I'd jumped overboard? And if I had, why would they care? Could these people really be pirates?

"Kei-chaaaan!"

"Where were you?" Nami asked.

"May I see your panties?"

"Don't ask her that you-!"

"Why are your eyes all red?"

"Uh..." I was still staring at Brook for asking such a weird question. "Um... No you can't... As for Nami's question... I was hiding. To see if you could find me, cause I was bored. But I fell asleep. So I decided to give up. And for Luffy's question, I reply, my eyes are red because I'm allergic to dust. They're irritated." I was a good liar.

"Oh... We were wondering where you were 'cause no one had seen you for a long time." Luffy wandered away, and a few others did too.

"Come with us, we'll show you to your room for the night. But there's an island not too far away, we'll reach it by about noon tomorrow," Robin informed me. I nodded. Nami and Robin began to walk to the end of the ship, and then went down some stairs. I saw a few doors and then Robin opened one. I saw a room with two beds. It had a lot of room. In one part there was a desk with ink and paper scattered everywhere. I saw a few maps as well. On the other side was another desk, and some books. On the floor was what appeared to be a sleeping bag. That's probably where I'd be sleeping. Oh well, it was better than nothing.

"This room is bigger than the one I used to have..." I said in amazement.

"So you remember where you came from?" Nami asked plopping onto what I assumed was her bed.

I nodded. "Yeah... But it's I place I can no longer return to..."

"What, have you forgotten where it's at or something?"

I started to shake my head no, but a yes made better sense. "I guess you could say that. But... It's more like that place doesn't exist anymore." Nami and Robin had sympathetic looks on their faces and didn't pester me about it further.

"So what were you doing on that island?" Robin asked as she sat at the desk nearer to her bed.

"I just woke up there. One minutes I was at home, then the ground shook... And I was there. But I know where I came from doesn't exist anymore. It's just my instincts."

"Huh. I guess that makes sense if your home is on the Grand Line. All sorts of stuff happen here," Nami stated, more to herself than me or Robin. Grand Line...? Well she assumed that's where I'm from so asking about it would only make her ask more about where I'm from. A sudden yawn forced its way out.

"Well I guess we should be getting to sleep."

"I'm going to stay up a bit reading, unless the light bothers you?" I shook my head.

"You're fine Robin-san," I replied. Nami blew out her lantern and the room dimmed, only lit up by Robin's small candle. I crawled into my sleeping bag and let the rocking of the boat lull me to sleep. Tomorrow I would be separated from these kind people to find out what this world was really like, all by myself. It was a scary thought.