It had taken them longer than usual, but they had finally reached the island. They put down the anchor and tied up the sails. Everyone, except for Luffy, Zoro, Shanks and Mihawk stood in a circle as Nami separated all the gold.

Usopp and Chopper's eyes beamed as they looked at the glistening gold, "cool!"

"Where did we get all this gold?" Usopp shouted, "we didn't have this much earlier?"

Chopper nodded his head as he also spoke loudly, "yeah. I thought that scary man was paying you with beli's and not actual gold."

Nami growled at them before hitting their heads, "it doesn't matter where I got it from. If you have a problem, then you can't use it."

Chopper and Usopp shook their hands, "no we don't have a problem."

Mihawk looked at them from where he sat. They were always noisy, even without their captain. He saw the gold and frowned. It looked awfully familiar. He looked away as he thought of what Robin had said. He was going through different theories as to how she knew what she knew.

"You're such a bad girl miss navigator," Robin smiled as Nami winked at her.

"Okay idiots, line up and listen good," Nami ordered as the crew lined up in front of the gold, "This is money to buy essentials only. After they are bought will we be able to buy what we want. We will stay here for a few days before we start travelling again. Try not to make any trouble okay."

"Sanji, buy the food supplies. Usopp, more cannonballs and gunpowder. Chopper, you said you wanted new equipment, but not just yet. You'll just have to buy books and other things. We will think about new medical machines a little later. We just don't have enough money. Is this the right amount for the cola? Don't forget we need more wood for that shelf in me and Robin's room."

"Should be enough," Franky smiled as he picked up his share.

"Brook, help Sanji with the food," Nami said, "we need a lot of food supplies. Me and Robin will go buy bath soaps and other things we need. Brook can you please tell Zoro to look after Shanks and Luffy. Okay Robin, let's go."

With that they left. Brook did as he was told and not long after, he had gone as well.

Zoro was snoring loudly when he felt a hand gently stroke his head. He opened his eyes to find Shanks smiling at him. Not knowing what to say, he moved a little closer. Was this a dream? Was Shanks really awake?

His hand was on Shanks' cheek as he looked into his eyes, "you're awake?"

Shanks tried to laugh, but it was painful just to move, so he just gave a slight nod, "have you been taking care of me this whole time Zoro-san? You have bags under your eyes too. I'm sorry I caused you too much trouble."

"Don't say anything," Zoro said as he leaned in and placed a kiss on Shanks' forehead, "you have nothing to apologize for."

He moved to Shanks' cheek and kissed him, "I'm just glad you are fine."

"Zoro-san..."

Luffy opened his eyes. He felt rather dizzy. Something didn't feel right. He rubbed his head and began to walk.

"Ow," he moaned, "I feel so tired. It feels like that time Sanji-"

"SHANKS!"

Luffy struggled out of his room and opened the door to Shanks' room. He quietly walked in, his voice unable to rise.

You promised never to do this Sanji..

Zoro stopped kissing Shanks for a while, "did you hear that?"

"Hear what?" Shanks asked as he desperately looked into Zoro's eyes, begging for him to continue kissing him, "we are the only ones on the ship with the sleeping Luffy and Mihawk. You're probably just hearing things."

"Yeah I guess," Zoro said as he continued kissing Shanks, with much more passion this time. Both their eyes were closed, but this time they could hear the sound. It was the sound of footsteps and they were so close by. They both opened their eyes and found Luffy standing against the wall with a smile on his face.

"SHANKS! You're alright!" He said as he ran towards him and dropped to the ground, before lifting himself up again, "I thought you were going to die."

His head titled to the side, "Zoro, why were you kissing Shanks?"

Zoro turned red and looked to the side, "er...because we are very close friends."

He titled his head to the other side, "we are close friends but you never kiss me Zoro."

Zoro swallowed hard as he looked at Shanks who was now laughing hard, despite the pain, "yeah Zoro-san. Why don't you kiss him too?"

He took a deep breath and looked at his captain who looked rather hurt, "well...you've never asked me to."

Shanks laughed even louder as a smile crossed the young captain's lips, "kiss me Zoro."

Shanks winced in pain as he wrapped his hand round his ribs. The pain from laughing was just too much for him to bare, though it was a sight not seen everyday.

"Are you sure?" Zoro asked as Luffy enthusiastically nodded his head, "erm...okay. Fine then. I will er..kiss you."

"Yosh!" Luffy said as he puckered his lips, "come on Zoro!"

Zoro stood before Luffy and looked at the eager captain. The moment their lips touched he pulled away and smiled awkwardly as Luffy crossed his arms, "no! The one Shanks got was better. Do you like him better than me? Hmm?"

Zoro turned to face Shanks for help, but it seemed he had no intention of doing so.

"Fine, I will do it properly," Zoro said. Luffy puckered his lips and closed his eyes again. Zoro took a step forward, "here goes..."