Hey everyone, this is the chapter that a bunch of you were waiting for. This is part 1 because there is too much for one chapter for me to do. I am not in the mood to make a lot in one chapter, I am in the mood for a 20 pages chapter. Let's get things going.
In The Galley-La Company Headquarters
''In that case, we will take our leave today.'' Said the agent of the Government Corgi.
''Ok never come again.'' Said Icerbeg.
'' What a stubborn man. Plus, its still not certain if he has it or not. They just send me here again and again, cant they think in my shoes for once.'' Said Corgi talking to his subordinates.
Iceberg look at the government agents leaving his office with a little bit of worry. They were after ´´that thing´´ again. He knew very well what would happen if the World Government get their hands in that.
''This is Kalifa.'' Said the secretary knocking on the door.
''Come in.'' Said him.
''You must be tired Iceberg-san. Would like some refreshment?" Asked her.
''Some red tea please.'' Said him.
''I have right here.'' Said her with a tray with the tea.
''Kalifa you are really thoughtful!'' Said him.
''You flatter me.'' Said her.
The secretary then put the tea on her boss table as they discuss the government coming to the Galley-La company again.
''Why do they keep coming again and again? Corgi always leave with an angry look on his face.'' Said her.
''Ah they want to take something that´s mine. They keep making deals with me.'' Said him while petting his mouse.
''It must be import.'' Said her with a smile.
''Nma, I told them that I don't have it and they keep sending people over and over again. The government just refuses to believe in me and keep blabbering.'' Said Iceberg with a smile.
The mayor just look happy that the government agents were gone and behind him there was a wanted poster. Of a little girl named Nico Robin Worth 79 Million.
On the Going Merry.
The whole crew except for Robin was there. Everyone was tense because of what just happen this afternoon and the decision of Luffy. They were just worried now about Usopp, the poor man was still laying down and receiving treatment.
''How do you think he will take the news?' Asked Gajeel.
''I dodnt know, the guy didn't have a good day after all.'' Said Laxus.
''Well he is being treated bby the best.'' Said Cana
''it's a good thing that we have some great healers in here.'' Said Evergreen.
''Leave Wendy and Chopper to fix anyone up.'' Said Bickslow.
''We need him to be good and then…give him the news.'' Said Mirajane sounding really sad.
''He is not going to like it.'' Said Natsu.
''Yes, he loves this ship more than the rest of us.'' Said Lucy.
''We cant sugar coat it. He needs to hear it whether he like it or not.'' Said Zoro.
''He is right it was the captain decision.' Said Gray.
Speaking of captain Luffy was just looking at the sunset on his usual spot. However unlike all the other times that he was super happy, this time he didn't have a simple smile in his face.
''Luffy…'' Said Lucy worried
''Lets just wait.'' Said Luffy all cold.
The crew didn't know what to do. The mages felt like they were waiting for someone to tell that their friend is dying and they couldn't do anything.
''This waiting is killing me.'' Said Gray pissed.
''Juvia is also worried but there is nothing that we can do.'' Said her.
''So any news on Robin?" Asked Levy to the others.
''No, we looked everywhere before the whole Franky thing and nothing.'' Said Freed.
''Yes its like she poofed out.'' Said Lisanna.
''Where she could have been?" Asked Sanji.
''I don't know maybe she has someone in here and didn't wanted to tell us.'' Said Gildarts.
''We can look for her tomorrow.'' Said Elfman.
''If she doesn't show up first.'' Said Laxus.
''Yes, I believe that Robin chan will be back in no time.'' Said Sanji.
A few minutes later both Chopper and Wendy appear, both sounding really happy about something.
''Hey Usopp is awaken!'' Said Chopper happy.
''Really!' Said Luffy excited alongside most of the group.
''He is still a bit sore but he should be able to move and talk.'' Said Wendy.
''Ok!'' Said Lucy.
''Let's see if he is really fine.'' Said Gray.
''Hey Usopp!'' Said Natsu.
The entire crew was now inside as they saw how the sniper was feeling.
''Oh Usopp how are you…'' Asked Erza and then Usopp started to cry out really loud.
''I am so sorry everyone! I lost all of our money!
''Hey calm down.'' Said Zoro trying to make him go easy but that didn't work.
''We worked so hard to get that money and I just gave it all away like that!'' Said Usopp all sad.
''Wow man relax. It was all that guy Franky fault not yours.'' Said Bickslow.
''Yes, they attacked you from behind and did you dirty.'' Said Lisanna.
''Stop moving!' Said Chopper worried.
''Please Usopp-kun, you are still healing.'' Said Wendy worried.
''Yes, listen to the professionals. You need to rest for the time being.'' Said Charla.
The sniper soon calm himself down, took deep breaths and even drank some water and that appeared to have worked.
''So in the end we still don't have it all.'' Said him all sad.
''Look we aren't complete broken.'' Said Gray.
''Yes, we still have 100 million.'' Said Erza.
''We don't know yet for the rest. We´re waiting for that Franky to come back. Even if he doesn't have the rest I´m sure he has some money around.'' Said Luffy
''You´re lucky that you are still alive.'' Said Sanji.
''Lucky! We lost 200 million!'' Said Nami pissed.
''Lives before money Nami.'' Said Makarov.
''Live doesn't pay the bills!'' Said Nami pissed.
''She has a point.'' Said Makarov with a sweat drop.
Usopp then started to sob a little bit.
''Oh Usopp please don't cry.'' Said Lisanna.
''I´m so sorry everyone. So can we fix the Going Merry with that 100 million? We came a long way to get to this high class shipyard. We need to make the ship even stronger for us to conquer the Grand Line. So how much is going to be?" Asked Usopp.
''Nope! Usopp…I´ve decided to change ships! The Going Merry helped us a lot, but its sailing days will end here.'' Said Luffy sounding like he didn't care.
The crew knew how much this ship meant for Luffy but he had already made his decision. However Usopp was hearing like Luffy didn't give a crap about the Going Merry.
''You should´ve said in a nice way Luffy.'' Thoguht everyone.
The sniper was now with a look of shock and disbelief.
''Let´s talk about which to buy. Most of the 2nd hand ships that we can buy with the 100 million are bigger than ours. I am thinking about we do a voting and see which ones the crew like the most.'' Said Luffy looking at the catalog.
''uh…'' Said Usopp in disbelief.
''Ok first ship has over 20 rooms, has three levels and cost 80 million. How many in favors of this one?" Asked Luffy showing the first ship in the catalog.
Some hands were raising but Usopp was the one to break this whole deal.
''Hold on hold on. Don't joke around! Its not funny at all! Don't we have enough money to repair the shop anymore? Because I lost the 200 million? We just don't have enough money right?" Asked Usopp in shock.
The crew felt an awkward moment, they didn't know what to say to calm Usopp at that.
''No, its about the money.'' Said Lucy.
''Yes, we talk about that with them.'' Said Natsu.
''Since the world class shipyard probably charges world class prices.'' Said Usopp now sweating.
''No, that's no it.'' Said Luffy trying to calm him down as everyone saw that Usopp was very close to have a panic attack.
''Yeah Usopp calm down.'' Said Lucy worried.
''Then what is it? Tell me! Don´t worry about hurting my feeling!'' Said Usopp pissed.
''I don't! It has nothing to do with the money!' Scream Luffy.
''Then why do you say such nonsense like changing ships?!' Asked Usopp.
''Hey stop this!'' Said Erza.
''Stop yelling, you two sit down and talk calmly.'' Said Zoro.
''Calmly I dodnt think is going to happen here tonight man.'' Said Gray.
''Hey stop this! This isn't the time to bicker like kids.'' Said Makarov to the two pirates.
''Yes, we are about to talk something big Usopp.'' Said Gildarts.
''You are going to wait! I have to put some sense in Luffy hard head!" Scream Usopp.
''Stop with this. Please Usopp you are scaring us.'' Said Lisanna.
''Yes man, you were almost dead today.'' Said Natsu.
''Oh please like this is important to talk about it.'' Said Usopp.
''Please, don't say that Usopp-kun.'' Said Wendy nervous.
''Yes man your healthy is more important than a ship.'' Said Cana.
''You need to tell me how much it was.'' Said Usopp at Luffy.
''You are talking nonsense.'' Said Luffy.
''Oh really then what is it! Why the sudden desire to change ships! What kind price is so big that they put this stupid idea on your head?!'' Asked Usopp and then that was the moment that Luffy had enough and scream out loud.
''THE GOING MERRY CAN´T BE FIXED!''
The whole crew was silent as they felt like someone told them that a friend of theirs was dead and there was nothing else they could do. Usopp was the one in disbelief.
''No one can fix it. No matter what. I would never make this decision otherwise.'' Said Luffy serious.
''Yes Usopp, we were there when they gave the inspection. Too bad that you got capture but this what they told us.'' Said Natsu pissed.
''I am so sorry Usopp, but it is true.'' Said Lucy all sad.
The sniper still didn't wanted to believe. Their beloved ship the one that carried them for so long was now…dead?
''But this ship it took us all the way here, didn't it! It sure can handle new crewmember and a longer trip.'' Said him in otter disbelief.
''Look man I know it sucks but it happen, life is like this.'' Said Gildarts.
''Yeah, but its now a matter of time before it sinks.'' Said Luffy all serious.
The whole didn't want to agree but from what the inspection have said it the Merry was about to have little time in the world. Only Usopp was the one that didn't want to agree on it.
''What are you talking about Luffy?" Asked Usopp.
''I am not kidding, it's the truth! The ship mechanic guy said we won't get to the next island with this hsip no matter what.'' Said Luffy.
''Yes, those guys are professional for years. They look at the Merry with precision.'' Said Happy.
''Please Usopp calm down. Let's just eat something and then we will talk it later. Its late and you are still with a ton of injuries.'' Said Lucy.
The sniper didn't listen to the celestial Magic mage, he was still not sure on what to say.
''They say we cant get to the next island. Do you always listen to strangers and listen to everything they say?" Asked Usopp.
''What?!' Asked Luffy.
''What are you saying?'' Asked Gray.
''Just because a few carpenter say it can't be saved, its going to die? It came all this way with us be it giant waves or sadly sea battle. The ship is a friend that came through it all with us! Yet you´re going to leave it here to die! This ship isn't a tool to you isn't! Luffy!' Scream Usopp.
The crew was just silent and shocked to hear all that as Luffy stay still and Usopp started to cough blood.
''Stop with this Usopp!"' Said Chopper worried.
''You´re wounds are still fresh.'' Said Wendy.
''Usopp.'' Said Nami in fear.
''Please stop this.'' Said Lisanna.
''This ship has suffered enough.' Said Mirajane.
''This is just sad to watch.'' Said Erza.
The sniper then looked at the mages, hoping that they could get into their side.
''How about you guys? Can't your magic fix this?" Asked him.
''Hey don't drag us into your side.'' Said Gajeel.
''But aren't you all super powerful mages. I am sure you all have some way to fix this ship for free!" Said Usopp and this time he had crossed a line.
''Look Usopp, magic doesn't work like this. Yes it could, but none of us have the right magic or the knowledge of fixing a ship.'' Said Erza.
''We would be filthy rich if we knew how fix things. You don't know how many times we destroyed the Fairy Tail guild back in our world and have to redo from scratch.'' Said Natsu.
''There! You guys now how to fix things, then we can use the blueprints and repair from scratch.'' Said Usopp
''A ship is different from a building.'' Said Lucy.
''Yeah, they said the same thing.'' Said Happy.
''You are just wasting your breath.'' Said Gray.
The sniper was now looking desperate. He then saw Makarov and thought the old master could back him up.
''Makarov!'' Said Usopp.
''Oh no, now this is too low.'' Said Laxus pissed.
''Please, you probably had to see a lot of buildings and ship being destroyed. Tell Luffy that is possible to fix the Merry please.'' Said Usoop.
The old man could see the desperation in Usopp eyes, he knew he liked this ship but it was now on a sad level.
''A ship is a home for the habitants of the sea. Each ship is unique, and it has their values on the vast blue ocean.'' Said Makarov.
''Yes! That's what I am talking about.'' Said Usopp.
''But like every living being they have to go to their other side once the time is right. We might be in the Merry for a while, but I can say that this ship wants to rest.'' Said Makarov.
The answer made Usopp smile fade as Makarov went to talk to Luffy.
''Luffy do you plan to give the Going Merry a funeral?'' Asked him.
''Yes, I am not heartless.'' Said him.
''Good, then I support your decision to change ships.'' Said Makarov.
''You are all backing him up! What is wrong with you all?!' Asked Usopp.
''Usopp-kun please stop. You are going to get hurt and I am worried to…'' Said Wendy but Usopp had completely lost his mind.
''Shut up Wendy! You don't know what I am feeling right now you idiot!'' Scream Usopp snapping at the young girl.
The young Dragon Slayer started to sob as everyone in the crew stopped feeling bad for him.
''Hey that's too far!'' Scream Natsu.
''Yeah, she is the reason why you are alive you asshole!' Scream Sanji.
''Usopp!"' Said Nami pissed as she tries to calm Wendy.
''I´m sorry, I´m sorry! I am just…my brain is all over the place. The attack, Robin missing and the money.'' Said Usopp.
''Is not about the Money! We could have all the money in the world and that would never have saved the Merry. Do you think money can prolong people´s life too!"' Said Lucy pissed.
'You need sleep and calm down. If you don't do it we will put you too sleep.' Said Gray.
''This is not a good way to treat a patient but at this point I would agree too.' Said Chopper.
''Yes stop with all this nonsense. We are all members of the Straw Hats pirates; we all love the Merry as much as you but we all accepted that she has to stop sailing.
The sniper stopped for a second and then laugh a little bit, much to everyone confusion.
''Uh?'' Asked Cana.
''What is so funny?" Asked Evergreen.
''What you all know about it!? You guys aren't even real pirates!'' Scream Usopp much to everyone schok.
This is all I can make it right now. I am tired and this everything I have for the first part; I plan to do the second part in a couple of weeks and then we can start the Luffy vs Usopp fight. After this is CP9, I don't want to brag but I already choose who fights who. Hopes to see you all there.
