Chapter 2: A sudden storm.
After 5 days of empty sailing…
"Are we there yet?" whined Luffy from the upper deck, bored out of his mind. Sailing through the New World was a great adventure but there were no enemies to prey on and they would soon be in the West Blue.
"No Luffy, just be patient. We'll be at land by dawn tomorrow and can stop by a restaurant to search for clues." Nami replied, unscathed by Luffy's childish attitude.
"Sigh-" whined Luffy again, this time a little louder.
"Maybe we can find out who this 'Selina' is." Continued Zoro.
"And maybe find out how she is linked to Silve.R Asce." Sanji suggested.
"That's right! Thank you guys, see Luffy, this is why you need to be patient-"
"Bored now! Ussop, lets set of fireworks!" Yelled Luffy, his typical lack of a attention span kicking in.
Mihawk was currently leaning against the mast of the ship and was all out bored. Why he came with them was beyond him but he had a funny feeling he was in the need for some wine later and would need to find somewhere to have it, without Luffy getting his hands at it.
Mihawk's attention was soon caught by a wave of thunder heading their way, and he quickly alerted the crew. Turning in surprise, everyone watched a thunder cloud pass over them with not as much as a little strike. The second cloud however, was not so merciful. Taking full advantage of their lack of attention, it struck the ship causing it to shake violently. Everyone of the crew members quickly grabbed onto the nearest thing they could find. Meanwhile Luffy just laughed manically and held onto the sunny figurehead he was sat on.
Mihawk's attention though was not caught on the shaking ship, it was caught on the face that smirked at him through the cloud and made a gesture to be silent. It looked, strangely, like Luffy. But he had no scar on his face, and his straw hat had medallions and trinkets clipped to the brims. But as soon as he got a good look at the face, it vanished into the cloud once more and disappear high into the sky. The ocean soon settled leaving Mihawk staring up into the sky, watching the ever disappearing cloud in the distance.
Noticing his masters distress, Zoro wandered over to his side and stood silently for a few moments before finally turning to him and asking;
"Is there something wrong Master?" there was no answer for a few moments.
"I believe it be best we follow that cloud." stated Mihawk quietly.
"Cloud?" repeated Zoro, spotting the cloud his master was watching determinately making sure he didn't blink so that it wouldn't have a chance to completely disappear. Zoro stood silently.
"NAMI!" Yelled Luffy, outraged by the sudden storm.
"Yes, Luffy! I know! I messed up!" replied Nami irritably.
Seeing his master wasn't losing sight of the cloud, Zoro turn on his heels and walked over to the arguing crew members, namely Nami and Luffy. Zoro didn't particularly catch what they were arguing about but it annoyed him a lot. Losing his temper, Zoro yelled over them.
"Luffy, Nami shut up! We need to follow that cloud!" motioned Zoro with his finger. "Mihawk thinks it could have had something to do with that storm." The pair stopped and looked at him.
Silence came over the crew.
"Puff, a cloud! What would that have to do with a all out storm!" Laughed Nami. Luffy looked ahead.
"Because Mihawk thinks it does!"
"Well it obviously doesn't!"
"Nami, we're still in the Grand Line and as far as we know anything can happen!"
"You did say anything could happen in the Grand Line and to be prepared for anything." Ussop muttered. Sanji couldn't hold back his grin any longer. Unable to stop himself Sanji answered;
"You must admit Nami-san, Uso-chan got you there."
"You stay out of this!" Nami yelled back at him sending a glare in Ussop's direction. Ussop although not currently facing Nami, shivered ever so slightly. Then realisation hit him.
"Don't call me 'Uso-chan'!" He barked at Sanji clearly embarrassed. Sanji snickered at the younger man. "'Kay dear. Whatever you say." He answered back. Ussop's rage broke. Luffy started laughing again. Nami barked orders to follow the cloud. Zoro rejoined his Captain at the figurehead. Brook and Robin laughed at Ussop's adorable outburst while Chopper giggled. Franky drank his soda. Mihawk continued to watch the cloud. Everything seemed to be in balance somehow. 'How did I end up with these idiots?' Mihawk thought to himself, secretly smiling as he looked away.