Chapter 2:Rover

The Straw Hat Pirates found themselves in a rundown back alleyway in the poorest part of the most prosperous port town on the tiny winter island they had docked at. It was a bit old and rough, but had a homey, hardworking feeling that had out them all immediately at ease. The people natives seemed willing enough to have them here, as long as they didn't cause any trouble.

"No, you can't keep it, Luffy." Zoro repeated firmly.

"But, Zoro~!" Luffy begged, "We can't just leave him here!"

"Luffy. No." Zoro, Nami, Sanji, and Usopp sighed simultaneously.

The four of them had agreed to come into town with Luffy. Brook was watching the ship, Franky was browsing shops for parts, and Robin and Chopper were searching for a library or book store. Well, Robin was. Chopper was too excited.

Luffy pouted, "Meanines. Why not?"

"We can't take proper care of him considering out lifestyle. We don't even know how to train him. He belongs on land, not a ship. Besides, he might get hurt." Usopp explained exasperatedly while the others nodded behind him.

"Rover will be fine! He's a good boy." Luffy replied stubbornly.

"You named him?!" Zoro sweat-dropped and Sanji face-palmed.

"Yup!" Luffy replied happily and Usopp deadpanned silently.

"Great, now he'll never let it go." Nami groaned.

"I'm sure we can figure something out." Usopp suggested positively, the first to accept the new situation. "Besides, Rover could be good for Luffy."

"Uh-huh. How so?" Nami answered rhetorically in a monotone and crouched to look at the object of their bickering.

It was a small puppy- now christened Rover- probably just past his weaning age. He had a medium brown coat and a black spot on his back, around his right eye, his hind left paw, a tiny dot on his tail, and a slightly larger one on his bottom jaw. Rover had long, floppy ears and a short, narrow puppy muzzle that Nami was sure would grow into a much longer snout with powerful jaws and sharp teeth. He had a long tail and happy, warm hazel eyes. Nami had to admit his tiny teeth were pretty cute.

"Oh, fine." Nami surrendered, "But everything he needs is coming out of your food budget, Luffy."

Surprisingly, Luffy consented without argument,

Nami smiled, maybe Rover would be good for Luffy.

So, I hope you've all been enjoying so far. I have a questioned for you all. I had some ideas for the last two chapters with this that continued this chapter with Rover, but I'm not sure if it's a good idea. I'd like to hear your own opinions on that idea. But the final decision does go to TigerGoddess19. It's his/her story after all. If he/she doesn't have an opinion, then I'll leave it to majority vote. Please review and answer!