I sat at the tree for a while, contemplating the day's turnout. It had been really nice, and I had enjoyed myself. But really, there was just one person left. Me. What confused me though, was that there were 2 presents left under the tree. One was wrapped in the paper I had given Chopper, and another was wrapped terribly in some sort of newspaper. I looked at the former. The package Chopper had given me was small, and had 'DELICATE' stamped on the top. The other was even smaller, but it was wrapped so that it had layers and layers of paper. When I examined the paper more closely, I realized it was the paper that contained Luffy's message to us. 3D 2Y.

I might have shed a tear thinking about how nice it was to be back with everyone again. I could hardly believe I'd been on Weatheria for 2 years. Seeing everyone again made it much more real, but it was still unbelievable how much everyone had grown. In their own way, they'd improved. I know I have.

We'd only spent a little under a year together, so we'd never gotten to do Christmas together before the split. I remembered wanting to do this with the crew so badly, to create more memories of my favorite holiday. I smiled while thinking back on all the memories.

"Gen-san! Gen-san!" cried a little Nami, "Look what I got!"

She showed the officer a small, blue, pinwheel. She huffed into it, and it began to spin. The yearly gift exchange was always the villagers' favorite event. They usually didn't have money to spend, but it happened that their small payment from the government always came right before the holiday, so they could afford to be a little less frugal. They would pick names, and even the children were allowed to participate. They would then gather around the huge tree in the middle of the village and receive their gifts one by one.

This year, Nami had gotten Genzo as her Secret Santa. Of course, she didn't know this, but 'Gen-San' had smiled widely when he had picked her name. He understood most of all what Bellemère's family had to go through, and he was happy to help out wherever he could.

"Wow! That sure is pretty! Can I see it?" the officer had asked.

"No way!" replied the orange-haired girl, "This is my present! What did you get?"

The officer chuckled and replied "I didn't put my name in."

"What?" Nami had been shocked, "Why not?"

"I don't need much to be happy," said Genzo, "I just enjoy giving."

"You should get something though!" had replied Nami, "Here," she said, as she tucked her little pinwheel into the officer's hat. The little one was dwarfed by the officer's usual one.

"Thank you," replied Genzo, "I'll do something nice with this."

The next day, Bellemère found a small replica of Genzo's hat, complete with the little blue pinwheel, and a tangerine button on the side.

I loved that memory. It was so sweet, and it reminded me of a time when all was good. It had been so long since then.

I piled Chopper's package onto the newspaper-wrapped one, and carried them both to the library. The newspaper package was surprisingly light, as if it contained nothing at all.

I got to the library, and sat down at my desk. I placed Chopper's package on my desk, and placed the newspaper package on the floor. I used my scissors to cut open the package, and found inside several bottles of ink, measuring tools, and map-making paper. The ink was a quality brand that I always lusted over, but never got the chance to buy. It was beautiful. I uncapped the cork, and got my pens. I used a siphon to transfer the ink. I capped the pen, and tested it out. I was shocked to see that it was the exact type I wanted, right down to consistency. It really was perfect!

I gave a little giggle as I set to putting it away. The paper and tools were also really high quality. They were all the exact brands I'd told Robin I wanted. I wonder…

I went back to my desk, and picked up the newspaper package. I noticed a messy scrawl that I recognized as Luffy's handwriting. It read 'For Nami'. I smiled, and got my scissors. I was about to cut it open when I noticed another label. The handwriting was obviously Sanji's, as the 'i's were dotted with hearts. 'Nami-Swan,' it read, 'open each layer one at a time please!'. I laughed at that, imagining him writing it out in the pink marker he had used.

I obeyed his wish, and tore open the first layer carefully. In it was a note, wrapped with the same paper I had given Franky to use for Brook. I opened the note, and began to read.

Dear Nami-San,

It has been of the utmost honor to know you. Your headstrong nature is often the only thing holding this crew together. Though officially, Luffy is our captain, you are the most level-headed one on this ship, making decisions that would otherwise be handled rather *ahem* terribly by anyone else. Though I shall always strive to see your (as I imagine) lovely undergarments, I would have you understand that I respect you greatly. I'd like to thank you for putting this event together, as it gives me a chance to get to know the rest of the crew better.

At your service,

Brook

I smiled after reading that. The skeleton, perverted as he was, was a gentleman at heart, though he had none. I giggled at that, imagining the musician popping up with a 'SKULL JOKE!'. I set aside the note, and tore open the next layer. The next note was wrapped in the metallic paper I'd wrapped Franky's gift in.

Hey Nami-Sis! I wanted to say that you do a SUPER job at navigating this ship. Thanks a bunch for making sure that the SUPER Sunny is always going the right way! My own dream kinda depends on us knowing where we're going, so it's good to know that it's safe in your SUPER hands. Oh yeah! Thanks for organizing this SUPER gift exchange! It was really fun and SUPER!

-Your SUPER Bro, Franky

I had a good laugh at that one. I could practically hear the shipwright screaming 'SUPER' in my mind. I also had never thought of his dream depending on my ability to navigate. It was interesting to see how my Nakama saw me. I ripped the next layer to find a kitten wrapped note. I laughed. Robin had trusted me with that little gem of trivia, and I was determined to take full advantage of it. I opened the note to reveal flowing, purple script.

Navigator-San,

It pleasures me greatly that you have not yet been eaten by sharks. Otherwise this journey would most likely end with most of us dead or in ruins. Your navigating and self-preserving skills ensure this will never happen, so that reassures me as well. It makes me happy that you like to think of me as your elder sister. By the way, you really shouldn't leave your journal out in the open. No worries though, I have no reason to blackmail you. In any case, it's a pleasure to have your company.

-Robin

I was blushing and shivering at the same time, which was a rather odd combination. Robin could be a bit creepy at times, but she always had a good intent. Though, I hated the thought of her going through my journal. I really would have to keep that under better lock. I opened the next layer to see a little brown bag tied up with a ribbon. It was a replica of the one I'd given Robin to wrap Chopper's present. The note inside was written on pink stationary

Hi Nami!

I wanted to say that, I'm really, really happy that we did this gift exchange, and I hope you liked your present! Whoops! Was I not supposed to write that? Anyways, thank you!

Peace and Cotton Candy-lover,

Chopper

I gave a small 'Awww!' as I read the note. It was short and sweet, just like our little doctor. I opened the next layer of the package, and saw a pink letter, the same shade that I wrapped Zoro's present to Sanji with.

Dearest Nami-Swan,

Your beauty is like a shining flower, your face a glowing dewdrop, your eyes the morning sun, your lips like sweet red rosebuds, your…

I sheepishly closed the letter, thinking it best to save for later. It was over 3 pages long, and contained only compliments. Perhaps when I'm in a foul mood I could go over them and feel better. I set the letter aside and ripped the next layer. The note on this layer was green.

Nami,

Thanks for being our navigator. Thanks for letting me getting revenge at that stupid Curly-Brow.

-Zoro

I had to laugh at that. The swordsman was never one to be eloquent or lengthy. He was a simple man, and I got that. No frills necessary, and the note was exactly representative of him. The next layer contained a yellow note, and a tab. I pulled the tab, and a burst of confetti popped onto my desk. My eyebrow twitched, thinking of how much I would have to clean up later, but it was cute I guess.

Nami!

Have I ever told you that as captain, I've had many people beg me to be our navigator, but out of all of them, I chose you. You're amazing at your job, and fitting to be part of my crew. Umm… You're also the only one on the crew who I could relate to being powerless, and it's cool that we're both striving to be better. We're walking the same path of self-improvement, and I hope we reach the half-way point together.

Your Captain/Sniper/Hero,

The Mighty Ussop'n

I grinned. Usopp got me. It was hard to be on a ship with so many strong fighters, especially since we have not one, but two Supernovas on board. We're both trying to pull out weight, and sometimes we don't succeed. But we still support our crew in anyway we can, and that's something only the 'weak' trio can understand. I piled the note on top of the other ones, and ripped the last layer open. The red note was in Robin's handwriting, but had the childish demeanour of Luffy, so I guessed she transcribed for him.

Nami you're awesome and I wanted to say thank you for being awesome at your job, otherwise we'd all be lost, and we'd all be dead and eaten by Sea Kings, which would be no good, because then I wouldn't be Pirate King, and I would be sad, but I wouldn't be sad, I would be dead, so Thank You for being good at your job!

-Luffy

The note made no sense, and was just one, huge, paragraph, but it meant a lot to know that Luffy appreciated me. Yes, the note was childish, but Luffy is childish, and that's his way of saying 'Thanks'.

I discarded the paper, and brought the notes into one pile. I flipped through them slowly, one by one, and walked out of the library. I got to the Women's Quarters, and I noticed the lights were on. I opened the door, and saw Robin fast asleep, holding a golden dial and a comedy book. She hadn't had her coffee, so she must have been exhausted. I smiled and turned off the light. I walked to my bed, and tucked the notes under my pillow. As a lay down, I thought about today, and how it had turned out. Sure, everyone got a great gift, but that's not what Christmas was about, and I think they all realized that. Heartfelt gifts, or simply just expressing your love, that was always the goal with this. We'd achieved that goal today, and I couldn't have been more proud.

A.N.: Maybe I went a bit overboard on the lines? As I draw this Fic. to a close, I must remind you that the Epilogue and Recognition page are yet to come, so don't turn away yet. But if you've decided to end your reading journey with this story here, I want to thank you for your time. Energy. Patience. And most of all, Support. This fic. would have never continued without your encouragement, so you have yourself to thank for that. You guys are amazing, and I'm so blessed to have you. Merry Christmas everyone.