Title: A Thousand Years
Characters/Pairing(s): Luffy&Nami
(Pre/Post) Time Skip: Far into the Future
The sun slowly touched the edge of the water, creating a beautiful view. Everything in front of it turned into nothing but a silhouette. The water blended with the sun and created a beautiful affect with it. The warm day was slowly turning into a cold night.
On an island in the East Blue, an orange-haired woman sat on a rocking chair waiting for her husband to finally come home. She sat on the swinging bench on their patio, waiting patiently as she did everyday since. As she waiting for him patiently, she only wondered if he was watching the sunset too. It has been many years since he left on his journey alone. It terrified her when he reached that decision. She could remember it clearly, but that was ancient history.
Years have passed and their children have fully grown. All three of them have grown into beautiful and strong adults. Daichi, Haru, and Anna. All of whom have followed their parents' footsteps and became pirates themselves. They left on their own journeys in hopes of finding the legendary treasure they've heard so much about. Rather than finding the treasure, Haru left to experience the amazing adventures he's heard about from his father. Daichi and Anna formed separate crews in hopes to not only find the treasure, but to conquer the great sea like their father did.
Daichi, being the eldest, received the King's crown just before Luffy parted. He told his son the same words his hero told him. With that, Daichi treasured the beloved straw hat.
It has been years since Nami last saw her children. For the past years, she has felt alone. Everyday, she would wait on her porch for at least one of them to show. If it weren't for some of the Straw Hats also living on the island, she didn't know what she would've done.
Chopper would visit a couple times a week to check on her health. Robin, or rather Mrs. Roronoa, would visit all the time. Letters were sent to both of them, stating the engagement of her eldest son and Robin's daughter, Kuina. The two of them were ecstatic; Zoro, not so much. Sanji hardly came to visit, because he became the new King of Alabasta after marrying Vivi. Franky recently left for Water 7 to visit his old followers. Usopp moved back to his village where he married Kaya. Brook moved to the twin capes where he took over Crocus' roll of caring for Laboon. All in all, none of them have heard from their captain.
While sitting in her usual spot on the porch, she couldn't help but question her love for her captain. He was childish, even as a grown man. He was reckless, to which he always made her worry. He always acts before he thinks and after everything else, she still loves him. Not once has he ever done anything that would make her hate him.
When the sky turned dark, Nami got up from her place on the bench and made her way towards her room. She pulled out the covers and got in herself. She raised the blanket up to her chin. Nights have been cold ever since he left. It felt more than just a few decades since he disappeared, but whether it be a hundred or a thousand years until his return, she'll never stop loving him.
This one shot was inspired by the song "A Thousand Years" sung by Christina Perri. I am in love with that song and its just so beautiful.
All the Monkey kids' names were based off of names I've seen from animes (anime freak xD) such as Shugo Chara, Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun, and K Project.