Ok Chapter 7 is offically up. Let's Go!

The silence that overtook the crew, even the area, at that moment was one that was filled with a handful of emotions. However, all were washed away in an instant as everyone practically launched themselves off of the boat and around their friend. The only one remaining on the boat at this time was Robin. Not because she didn't know the blue haired princess like everyone else did, but because she knew better than to ruin a moment like this.

On the ground, the questions were being shot around like bullets in a gun fight. "What are you doing here? How is the country? How have you been?" Vivi finally held up a hand, specifically the hand with the x on it, and stopped them. "I'm fine. I'm fine. Alabasta is finally back on its feet and the people are happy.

"Good, that's good, but why are you here? I thought you would be back in your country still." Nami said from her side.

"She is joining us now. This is great. Now we need to find you a job on the ship." Luffy was as excited as ever.

The others were still pondering what he had just said. Usopp was the first to speak up. "Y-y-you are coming back? But what about your country? And your father?"

"They are all fine, and yes I do have some regret about leaving them, but I realized that I really wanted to be with you all more. You have helped me so much, even when you didn't even have a reason to. I wanted to thank you all for what you did.

"It was no problem, Vivi-chwan." Said the love struck cook, who literally had hearts popping out of his eyes.

Chopper was looking at a few of the faded bruises on her arms. "Vivi, what happened? They look like they were from battle."

"Yes, Tony-kun, they are. I was training hard with Chaka so that I could be able to defend myself now."

"And she has. She must be really tough to be able to beat a Tyrannosaurus." Luffy said beaming.

"How did you know that I beat that thing?" Vivi asked slightly confused that he knew that.

"The people that attacked you. They are really protective of the dinosaurs here. Ask Zoro."

The swordsman looked up from where he was standing. "It was a Triceratops. We were looking for some meat to cook and when I killed it, they pounced."

"Yea, and when I saw the dino you decapitated, I figured you were being attacked because of that."

"Oh. I see." She looked around making sure that they weren't being watched.

"Don't worry. They only attack if you kill one when they are there. Otherwise, they leave us alone." The swordsman said.

"Oh, ok."

"This is great. Now the 8 of us can enjoy this vacation together." Luffy said heading to the ship.

"8?" Now Vivi was completely lost. There had only been 6 when she left the crew. 'Maybe they picked up another member while I was in Alabasta. I wonder who they are.'

'She didn't have to wonder long. "Hello there, princess –san."

She looked up at the ship, and became extremely wide-eyed. There, standing on the ship, stood Miss All-Sunday. She immediately went on the defensive. "What are you doing here, you- you-?"

The archaeologist simply let out a small giggle. "It's alright, princess-san. I'm not here to hurt anyone. I am a part of this crew. Sencho-san accepted me."

"What??!!" She turned towards Luffy. "Luffy, are you sure this is ok? I will trust whatever you say no matter what, but do you really think we can trust her?"

The captain's smile faded a little. "Crocodile turned on her. I probably would have died from his poison if she hadn't given me that antidote. On top of all that, she said she wanted to die but I made her live, so as a result she became one of my nakama."

Vivi calmed down a little. When her captain was like this there was no arguing with him. Especially since he actually sounded like a captain when he talked real serious like this.

"I'll tell you what, princess-san." Robin said with a small smile. "Why don't we just sit and talk about it one day. Not right now since we are suppose to be relaxing, according to sencho-san's orders, but sometime after we cast off let's just talk."

Vivi watched her for a while before nodding her head. Even though Luffy said it was alright, she would still keep her guard up around her, at least until she proved that she was really sincere about this. "Very well, Miss A-. Sorry, I suppose I mean Robin?"

"Yes. Nico Robin."

She cringed slightly at the name. She had heard of her; the girl that escaped from the island of Ohara, the girl that, by herself, sunk six Marine battleships. This would be another topic for discussion that could wait till later.

"Oh that's right. Vivi, just how did you get here in the first place?"

Almost as if on cue, a loud shout was heard from the side of the island. "Oiiiiiiiiiiiiiii, Straw Hat Luffy!"

The crew looked over as a large ship made its way around the island. The mark on the sail was that of Alabasta.

"Oiiiiiiiiii, that's me! How can I help you?" Luffy yelled back.

"Have you seen the princess? She has been looking for you!"

"Yea she's here with us right now!"

"Alright then! Men get ready to dock next to the Straw Hat's ship."

"Aye!"

The ship slowly docked next to the Going Merry and the crew exited the ship.

"Oiiiiiiiiiii, curly ossan! What are you doing here?" Luffy was even more excited by the arrival of his favorite curly headed friend, Igaram.

"I a- ahem. Mah Mah Maaaaaaaaaaah. I am here to make sure that Vivi-sama joins you safely. I also come with a message from Cobra-san. He wishes to thank you for all you have done for him and his daughter."

Luffy grew a very confused look on his face. "I'm not sure I understand but tell him it was no problem."

"Hmm. Well I suppose we must be going, then."

"Wait." Nami spoke up. "Since you are here why don't you celebrate with us? We were going to make this a vacation, but instead why don't we turn it into a celebration to a new crew member."

"Nice, Nami." The captain said, obviously excited about the idea.

"Uh, captain, what do you say?" He looked to the captain of his ship.

"I say this will probably be the last time we see Vivi-sama in person, so let's make it a memorable occasion."

Luffy didn't need to be told twice. "Alright, we need to get even more meat now."

"Man, am I gonna feel sorry for the villagers here." Zoro said walking towards the jungle.

"Don't. It's their own fault for getting in the way of a gourmet delicacy." Sanji said also making his way to the jungle.

"I think I'll go, too." Vivi said.

"Alright. Nami, Robin, Usopp, and chopper stay behind and get things ready. Everyone else, including the people from Alabasta, let's go!"

The captain was even more hyped than he had been when he saw Vivi here. That energy passed through the entire group of people that had formed on the beach, punctuated by only one word spoken by everyone. "AYE!"

Ok that is chapter seven. How am I doing so far? I ask this now because I'm not 100 sure about how well I did on this chapter. So please, tell me what i did wrong, what I am doing right, and what could be better. otherwise R&R as always.