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The Vinsmoke Bride Chapter 3
While the layout of Sabaody Archipelago is completely a mystery to Lanette, Sanji knows exactly where he's going.
He takes them right to Shakky's Rip-Off Bar.
Just like the rest of the island, the establishment hasn't changed a bit. None of the other Straw Hats are in there, but he does encounter some familiar faces. Shakky, Rayleigh, and the former slaver Duval. The latter of which Sanji immediately feels a huge sense of displeasure in seeing. Lanette soon discovers why because of how annoyingly self-centered and egotistic Duval acts when he opens his mouth despite his good intentions now these days. Sanji does lighten up a little towards him when he's told that Duval and the rest of the Rosy Life Riders played a huge part in protecting the Thousand Sunny all this time. In that, he is very grateful to them.
The reception they get is very warm and welcoming. All three of them are very pleased to see Sanji return on time but are very surprised to see that he's not alone. They're even more stunned when they learn that Lanette is not only his wife but is, also, carrying his child. He's been very busy in the two-year absence he's been gone. Sanji and Lanette quickly explain that she insisted on coming along with him, refusing to be left behind even in her condition. Raleigh and Shakky may object because of the dangers the New World carries, but they can't really do anything about it. It's not their choice. Although they are reassured about whether or not Lanette can defend herself after she offers a brief demonstration of her powers. It makes them feel a whole lot better.
Shakky and Raleigh quickly divulge to Sanji what's been happening during the last few days along with those in the crew who are already here to those who haven't shown up for the rendezvous yet.
Sanji and Lanette are surprised to learn that they are the 7th and 8th to arrive. Much to Lanette's amusement Sanji gets pretty pissed off that Zoro beat him to the punch. He thought the scatterbrained dolt would've been late getting here because he would've gotten lost. He's been proven wrong to the contrary.
Sanji is very eager to scour Sabaody for his other favorite girls and give his darling Lanette a tour of the island, perhaps even to visit the amusement park despite not going to be able to ride anything. First off he has to take stock of the supplies on the Sunny in order to make new purchases for the pantry. Entrusting them with her care Sanji briefly leaves Lanette at the bar to make a quick run to the Sunny. He doesn't want her exerting herself, climbing up and down the ramp more than she has to in her condition. So Lanette has a very nice conversation with Shakky and Raleigh while Duval falls into a nap. Lanette isn't scared they'll tell anyone the information she gives out. Sanji already informed her they can be trusted. So she tells the two elders the tale about where she's from along with how Sanji and her first met.
By the time Sanji returns he has a pretty good idea of what he needs to purchase in the markets for food and objects that are necessary for when the baby comes. Like a crib, baby food, clothes, and toys. It's all going to be costly. A factor Nami is not going to approve of, but in this case, she doesn't have a say. Another thing Sanji took the time to do was choose a cabin for him and his small family to share. In the past, he would sleep in the hammocks with the rest of the guys. The tables have turned, and he wants to be with his wife. He settled their bags and belongings in the previous empty cabin he chose. Husband and wife can situate things in however way they prefer later on once the Straw Hats set sail.
With Shakky and Raleigh's blessing, combined with a warning about the hordes of Marines now on Sabaody, the lovebirds head off to do their shopping, have a good time, and search for the rest of the crew.
Sanji has his fingers crossed that he'll run into Robin and Nami before the others do.
Unfortunately, that won't be the case.
The dreaded Moss Head, as he repeated told her from his stories about the crew.
Lanette can't wait to meet him and all the others. This is so exciting.
Authors Note:
I hope you all like this one! I certainly did while writing it for your vast enjoyment! ;D
I've been meaning to get back to this one for a while and only now I've managed to find time and inspiration for it. I'm very satisfied and happy about it.
Right now during this epidemic with the coronavirus that's impacting every nation in the entire world we really do need find whatever sources we possibly can in order to lighten our spirits. Especially those who are unfortunately stuck sick or those locked in self isolation in order to prevent both contraction and spread of the illness. For those of us who have the abilities to do this we have a duty to keep up morale and that's exactly what I wholeheartedly desire these new stories and updates concocted during this time do for you.