One Piece 1. Chapter 1 - My Living Place

**Enjoy your reading. It's my first time letting others to read my story, so I'm quite nervous! **

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"Ms. Nami." A certain boy who wears glasses and has pink hair told her as he handed a piece of paper. "This is your schedule for this sem. My name is Coby, I am a marine officer and I'm here to guide you, delinquents to a brand new future."

"What's that supposed to mean?" A man with a blond hair and weird sunglasses said as he hit Coby in the back of his head with paper stocks. "Don't try to act cool now."

Coby groaned. "I'm acting like a marine officer, Helmeppo-san!"

"Right." Helmeppo snickered. "Ms. Nami, you just transferred here and I guess you don't know what's in this school, right?"

"Yeah." The long haired girl answered. She wore white long sleeves till it covers half of her palm. The long sleeves is a V-neck style, her cleavage is shown shamefully. Her mikan necklace hanged around her neck to cover half of her cleavage. Her earrings are crossed style, dangling when she walked. Her short pink skirt gave her long legs a full view, if it weren't for her black leather heeled- boots which covers until her knees. Her nails were painted with hot pink colored same as her lips. Her long dark eye lashes is one of her charming points. Her chocolate brown eyes looked around the buildings and gripped her hands into one of her bags. "That Smoker guy told me I have my own living place here."

Coby snapped out of his mind and looked at the dazzling woman in front of him. He cleared his throat. "It's Captain Smoker and yes, you are a special student. Normally we don't give that kind of treatments to students here, but your guardian, Arlong requested it."

Nami bit her lips when she heard the name. "I don't give a damn whether I'm special or not, just lead me to it." She glared.

Coby gulped and shook. Helmeppo sighed in defeat. "Seriously, Coby? I thought you were acting cool." He looked at the orange-head woman. "We're currently busy in our works, but we'll send someone to guide you, though. He's our hand-assistant, Paulie. He'll guide you to your respective place."

Nami clicked her tongue and walked in the nearby seat. She looked up to the blue sky and frown. "I'll be home soon, Nojiko, Belliemere-san." She whispered.

2 men approached her and looked at her with disgusting eyes.

"Hey, sweetie!" The spiky hair dude said.

"We're about to cut classes, wanna join us?" The other dude said.

Nami huffed and ignored them.

"Now, don't be snob and come. It'll be fun." The dude was about to touch Nami's arm but someone beat him to it.

"You perverted students." A tanned man growled as he pulled Nami behind her. He was wearing a yellow blouse and jean jacket. He also wore jean pants with brown boots. He smoke one tobacco. "Damn, brats. Always giving me trouble." He cursed, then in a blink, he wrapped the two dudes in a bind rope. "You alright, girlie?"

Nami was too stunned by the sudden action. She saw the man blushed as he pointed to her bare legs and cleavage.

"You! You shameless girl! How dare you dressed like that?!" The man shouted.

Nami felt a tick on her forehead. Is he a shy type of guy?! "This is fashion!"

Before the man could argue, the bell rang out loud, signaling them that it's time of class. Many students ran to their own classroom in a swish.

"Why're they in a rush? It's only a bell." Nami asked the guy who was dragging the two dudes from earlier.

"It's class time. No one wants to be late here, despite they're all delinquents." The man answered without looking back and walk forward.

Nami followed and she grabbed her bag. "They're all delinquents?! Why should they follow the rules anyway?"

"They're afraid of the principal here, I guess."

"Who?"

"Vice Admiral Garp." The man spoke. "He's the fearless man in this whole island. By the way, you transferred here meaning you're also a delinquent?"

"You can say that." Nami answered sheepishly. "I punched a teacher from my old school."

The man sweat dropped. "Seriously?"

"What's up with the marine titles anyway?!" Nami huffed. "It's weird."

"This is the New World Academy. This is different from other academies. The students take classes normally though. They're the delinquents from other schools, also known as PIRATES in this school and of course, the marines here are the teachers."

"So meaning to say, the Administrator is the Fleet Admiral?!" Nami said. "How stupid."

"Say all you want, the students here are not normal after all." The man stopped walking in front of a 2 floor house. It has a nice aura around it. Nami take a look around and saw that they're quite far from the school buildings. "We're in the back of the school building. This house is a secret dorm. You live here alone, though."

"So I get to have my own house?! Sweet!" Nami squealed.

The man rolled his eyes and opened the wooden gate. Nami looked at the garden with a swing hanging on an orange tree. She was loving the place already! The man opened the knob at the door. Nami's eyes glued on the inner house. It was a normal house. Near the door, there is a stairs leading upstairs. On her right, there is the living room with a TV and a huge round couch with a table in front of it. There is a glass door near it, viewing the garden outside.

Nami looked at the kitchen, it has an oven, sink, huge ref, dining table and cabinets. There are snacks, and beverages ready for her. There are raw meats and cereals stocked. She walked inside the toilet under the stairs. It is quite normal.

The man looked at the excited lady in front of him. He was relief that this woman is not as bad as she seems. Nami ran towards the stairs and looked around. It has two rooms and one bathroom. Nami opened the room in the left. It's quite small but has a bed and lamp stand. It has a window revealing the view of the open sea. Wait what?

"HEY!" Nami shouted at the man who came running to her.

"What?! Are you alright?!" The man panicked. He is dead meat if the lady is harm in any way.

"You didn't tell me that we're surrounded by the sea!" Nami said.

The man sighed. "Actually, we're in an island with the ocean surrounding us. There is a bridge that connects us to the city though. It's near the front gate of the academy."

Nami looked around the sea. "Really… I thought I was dreaming. Besides this stupid school, what else is on this island?"

"It has a small city on the other side of the island. It contains the houses of the students here and also the teacher's. It's not perfect, but there are small shops here. If you want to go buy something, you'll want to buy at the other side of the bridge."

Nami gripped sides of the window "So, we're far from Cocoyashi town?"

The man gaped. "Cocoyashi?! It's like, 5 hours from here! Why Cocoyashi?"

"Nothing." Nami smiled while looking down. Nami excused herself and went to the other room. The room is WIDE. It has a king bed size with two lamp sides in each sides. There is a small door that seems to be the closet. There is a mirror table near the closet. There is also a study table and a bookshelves contains a lot of class books. 'No wonder the staffs didn't handed me some books.' She thought. Nami walked outside the balcony. There is a lawn chair outside the balcony with a small table. Wind chimes hanging from the door. Nami could see the academy from her balcony. She could see the ocean from each sides and also the trees. The walk from school to her house is a small thing, since the path is open and bright, unlike the forest. It gives more of a park feeling. "Am I going to live here alone?" Nami asked the man.

"I guess so." The man said. "Men are not allowed here; Arlong-san's personal order."

Nami clicked her tongue. The doorbell rang from the door. "It must be your things, I'll carry them for you." The man suggested and walked outside the room. Nami sat the law chair in the balcony and clasped her hands.

Nami thought of her foster sister and her foster mother sadly. She doesn't want to be here at all! If it weren't for Arlong, she wouldn't be separated from her loving family.

**_"Shahahaha!" The wicked man laughed. "If you don't want your family to lose their beloved house and lot, come with me!" Arlong said. _**

**_Nami shook in fear. She looked back at the unconscious sister and mother. She don't have a choice."If I were to go with you, will you leave my friends and family alone?" _**

**_"Friends?" The man looked at Nami and laughed. "Oh right, the Mermaid Brats." _**

**_"It's Shirahoshi and Camie!" Nami shouted. _**

**_"Yeah, yeah!" Arlong smirked. "Send those guys a letter and some message. It would be bothersome if they were to stop you halfway." He throw some envelope to Nami and walk away. _**

**_Nami gripped the letters and looked at her family and friend's unconscious body. Nami sobbed as she write the farewell letter. _**

**_Dear Nojiko, Bellemiere-san, _**

**_ I've decided I'll take High School at Grand Line Academy after all. Don't worry about me. I'm your hard headed daughter after all. I promise I'll come back to you guys soon. No matter how long it takes, I'll come back. Please have faith in me more. Take care always. Love, Nami. _**

**_Nami took out another envelop and write another letter. _**

**_Dear Shirahoshi and Camie,_**

**_ I'm so sorry I have to leave you guys early. Even though we promised to take High School together. I won't change my number so feel free to call or message me anytime. I know I couldn't lie to you, so I'll leave things like that. Shirashoshi, don't cry! Camie, I'll leave Shirashoshi to you, alright? If someone bully you guys again, don't hesitate to tell the Flying Fish Rider Gang. They know about you guys because I told them about you. They'll protect you. Shirashoshi, don't feel shy to seek help from your wealthy father and loving brothers. Camie, tell Madam Shirley, our homeroom, that I really respected her despite that I hated her guts. HAHA. Take Care. Love Nami._**

**_Arlong read her messages thoroughly to search for foul messages. "Shahaha! This is a nice farewell message!" He handed the two envelopes to a man. "Chu! Leave this to their sides when they wake up. Hachi, send these two Mermaid Brats to their respected homes. Kuroobi, send this two family to their homes. Hurry up, we'll leave soon." _**

**_"But I have to pack!" Nami shouted. _**

**_"No need to. I am rich, I can buy you a lot of stuffs! You will not escape me, my dear Nami." The evil man laughed. _**

**_Nami sulked into the black car and cried silently. 'This is the worst!' She thought. _**

Nami finished unpacking for one whole day. "Do you want something to drink?" She asked the man who helped her.

"No thanks. This is part of my job." The man dropped himself at the couch.

"Who're you anyway?" Nami sat at the couch near him and looked at the black TV.

"The name is Paulie." The man answered. "I was ordered to guide you until you're used to this academy."

Nami nodded. "When is the school opening?"

"Are you kidding? You're already behind! This is the second semester already." Paulie gasped.

"No wonder why. This is our first year of highschool huh?" Nami wondered. She thought of her friends who were separated from her 4 years ago, during middle school.

"Just so you know, you have to be careful around here. There are not many girls around here."

"I couldn't care less." Nami rolled her eyes.

"You'll start your first day tomorrow." Paulie stretched and looked at the clock. "You should be in the school grounds at 7am tomorrow."

"I thought class starts at 8am?!" Nami argued.

"You're still new and the building is as big as an island! You'll never make your way to your class." Paulie barked back. "It's already 6pm, your cleaner should be here by now."

"I have one?" Nami blinked.

"Every 6pm, Arlong ordered that some cleaner should clean your dorm. Aren't you a lucky one?" Paulie eyed her. As if on cue, the doorbell rang.

Paulie opened the door and revealed a soft blonde lady who was holding a small bag.

"H-heso!." The young woman greeted.

Nami poked her head outside the door and looked at the lady who was shy. She has a weird head, it seems like it's a butterfly antenna. "Belly button?" She sweat dropped at the lady's weird way of talking.

"I am the cleaner, my name is Connis. Please be kind to me." The young lady asked. Nami could tell that she is shaking. She grabbed the poor lady's hand and led her to the dining room. She made her sat there, while Paulie confusingly followed them.

Nami gave her some orange juice to let the lady relaxed.

"E-eh?! No, I shouldn't!" The lady refused. "I should be cleaning your house!"

Nami smiled gently. "You can't clean without energy right? I'm Nami. You can clean after you drink my special hand-made orange juice! I'm not asking, Connis-chan."

Connis blushed at the charming woman in front of her, she took a sipped and was surprised to how delicious the juice is. "It's delicious, Nami-san!"

Nami tilt her head and grinned. "Of course it does. Paulie, here's yours." Nami handed him the juice.

Paulie, feeling envious of Connis, he also took a sip and had the same reaction. "What brand is this?!"

"It's hand-made. I picked up some oranges outside and made it." Nami grinned. "My family owned an orange plantation. It's my mother's secret recipe until I stole though. You guys are the first one to taste it. From now on, please take care of me."

"You bet." Paulie snickered. "As long as I get to drink this again."

Connis giggled. "Thank you, Nami-san."

8pm and Connis finished cleaning the entire house. She was about to leave when Nami stopped her.

"Connis-chan? You're not staying for dinner?" Nami asked.

"Oh no! I've troubled you enough, I better get going!" Connis refused. "Besides, my father will be worried if I didn't get home in time."

"Here, at least bring some foods." Nami handed her some plastic lunch boxes and a container. "You should share these with your father."

"Oh thank you, Nami-san!" She gladly accept. "I will come clean your house again tomorrow."

"Please don't." Nami flat out rejected.

"What?" Connis panicked. "Am I not good enough? I'm so sorry!"

"Not that." Nami giggled. "You, coming here everyday then comes home late at night, I'm a bit worried so, just clean my house every 3 days from now. That way, your father will be less worried."

"But Arlong-san will be mad!" Connis said.

"Arlong is out on his stupid business trip. This is a school, guardian's don't come in and out right?" Nami said. "If he came back, I'll message you so you could come clean, like always." She winked.

Connis felt a spark on her eyes. "THANK YOU!" She jumped in Nami's arms happily.

The two giggled and exchanged emails. Connis waved goodbye and disappeared in the pathway.

Nami smiled and looked back at Paulie who was already eating. "What's your email ad?"

"Don't have one." Paulie choked. "Here." He handed her a small device.

"What is it?" Nami looked at the device with a button.

"If you press it, the GPS will start on my tracking device. I'll come for you wherever you are." Paulie smirked.

"Thanks, Paulie." Nami put it inside her pocket. "So, you'll be my knight in shining armor?" She joked.

"That's only until, you decided to have privacy." Paulie said. "I gave that to you because you're not used here yet. Arlong-san will fry me if anything happened to you on my watch."

Nami rolled her eyes. "You guys seems to be scared of Arlong."

"He's a powerful man here in New World Academy." Paulie said.

Paulie cleaned the tables and dishes.

"Well, some workers will be coming here tomorrow." Paulie said. "You already met the cleaner, she's only the first one. You'll be treated like a princess here."

"I don't even want to." Nami said.

"You will feel like a free bird though."

"More like a prisoner."

Paulie rolled his eyes. "I'll be going now, Nami-san."

"You can call me whatever you want but no honorifics."

"Oh alright. Goodbye, girlie." Paulie laughed.

Nami was about to argue back when Paulie patted her head gently. "Everything will be fine. See you at the school ground tomorrow."

Nami nodded and she heard the door locked. She buried her head in the table with her crossed arms shielding her.

**_"Everything will be fine." A man smiled at her gently. It has been a while since Nami felt a man smiled at her gently and calmly. The man she ever loved when she's in the midst of torture from Arlong. The man in her 1st semester of High School moment, has shown her great time and love. Until, he betrayed her._**

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There it is! My first chapter?  
>How was it?!<br>No hates please. If you don't like my story, keep your scary comments to yourselves and leave. 


	2. Chapter 2 - My Strange School

Nami stretched at her wide bed as she woke up. The house was too quiet so she opened her speakers and open such a lively song. She didn't care if anyone could hear it. She opened the curtains and looked at the school building in front of her, it's quite far but she could see the students walking around. She glanced at the clock. 7am sharp. Crap, Paulie said that he'll meet her at 7am in the school grounds. Despite that, she worked slowly. She took a bath for 10 minutes, get dressed for 5 minutes. Got her hair done for 10 minutes, ate her breakfast for 10 minutes, fix her light make up for 10 minutes. Totally 45 minutes. She got her skull-designed sling bag ready. She put one notebook and one ballpen. She also put her bento and orange juice in her sling bag.

*She looked at herself in the mirror. She looked confident on what she wore. She wore black-white and pink striped tight sweater until half of her palm. She wore jean shorts with chain dangling from the side and knee length black stocking. Her pink-black high-cut converse matched with her dressed. She looked like a gothic lady but at the same time, HOT, thanks to her bust and cleavage. Any man could see her perfect body size. Gotta look good on her first day though.

She grabbed her phone and keys then walk VERY slowly towards the school. Her walk is nearly tiring so she rested at the sighted benched. She looked up again and frowned. She doesn't care about being late at her first day, she have some good excuse for that. Nami heard a slight meow behind her. She walked carefully towards the sound and found an injured orange little kitty cat. It reminds her of her own self; being bruised and helpless. It would be nice if someone would've saved her like she found the kitten.

"Shhh." Nami hushed the small one and patted it gently. "You're hurt aren't you?" Nami lifted the kitten and set it down in the bench. She looked for some tissue and cloth to wrap the injuries. Once she was done, the kitten walked around normally and purred in Nami's hand. Nami giggled at the cat's fur. "Are you lost?" Nami whispered and lifted the kitten's neck. She checked for collars but found none. "You're alone." She murmured at the kitten. "I'm also alone. Do you want to live with me?" She asked excitedly. The cat tickled Nami with its tail and looked at her with lovable eyes. Nami blushed at the over loaded cuteness. She got her black spiky choker from her bag and wrapped it gently around the kitten's neck. "You can't come with me now, but I'll come back for you as soon as the school ends." Nami patted the cat's fur and ran when she heard the bell rang.

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Paulie's head was now throbbing at the sight of Nami running towards him.

"I thought I said 7am sharp. Not 8am!" Paulie scolded.

"Just one second late, it's fine right?" Nami pouted.

"No it's not! I don't have the time to guide you around the grounds."

Nami sighed. "Just point to me where my classroom is and I'll manage somehow."

"I'll lead you to it." Paulie said. "See that Red Building?" He pointed at the building in their right.

Nami nodded.

"It's the Class 3 Delinquents." Paulie said.

"Are they the worst delinquent?" Nami asked.

"Nope. If you say it on normal terms, it's just 3rd year High School student buildings."

"Then please just use that." Nami said in an irritating voice.

"The Violet Building behind us are the 2nd year Students. In our left side, the Blue Building is our staffs and the marines."

"Then, giving me the tour is useless. I can find my way as long as I'm in that -." Nami didn't finished her sentence when she saw the building they were heading. "Is that the 1st year building?" She gulped.

"Yes. Every first year here is troublesome." Paulie answered. "They're such strong delinquents."

"I know but why is it BLACK!?" Nami looked at the Black Building. "Are they that worst?!"

"Don't worry, just be yourself. Study and learn. No one will harm you physically, they have perfect control, since the Principal is handling them personally."

"Somehow, that doesn't comfort me." Nami gulped.

"Just as long as you keep that bossy attitude of yours, you'll fit right in. Don't show any weakness!" Paulie hit her in the back.

"Ow!" Nami growled, only to earn a laugh from Paulie. "I have work soon, give it your best! Just call me using the device I gave you."

Nami nodded. She made her way to the stairs. The building is only 3 floors. Her supposed room is the most farther away from sunlight. She passed some dark rooms and heard some students murmuring. Nami isn't scared from something like this. After all, she have to complete her deal with Arlong and get the hell out of there FAST.

She stopped at the closed door. This is it. She can hear the shouting of male students. She couldn't bring herself to touch the doorknob. Suddenly, the door opened and a blonde-man stands in front of Nami, angrily. His bangs hidden on his right side. He frozed then closed the door. Nami blinked in confusion. The door opened up again and revealed the same man, but this time he's not angry. He's happy?!

"Ah~ my lady!" The man bowed and kissed Nami's hand lightly. "Why is an angel came down and stands in the hell's door?" He asked in a gentleman's voice.

"Oi! Swirly Cook!" Another man shouted from inside the room. "What're you blabbering there alone?!"

The blonde-man changed from love mode to demon mode. "Who's Swirly?! Are you blind, you damn MARIMO?!"

"Come up here and fight me!" The scary man shouted. "This time I'll finish you for good!"

"You bet I will! You're the one who will be finished" The blond charged at the man, leaving Nami gape. The door, automatically closed in front of Nami.

The brawling continued. Nami didn't have the confidence anymore.

"You're the new girl?" A man asked behind her.

Nami shriek and looked around. "Y-yes!"

The man snickered. "I'm your homeroom teacher. I'm quite normal from those guys."

Nami sighed in relief. He looked at the man with only one arm, under his dark cloak and scarred eye. He has red hair.

"What's your name?" The teacher asked.

"N-Nami!" Nami said while blushing, embarrassed by her response.

The teacher chuckled and handed her a piece of paper. "It's the list of our teacher's name and subjects."

Nami nodded.

"No need to be nervous. My name is Shanks. Red-Headed Shanks is my title."

"Yes, Shanks-sensei." Nami smiled.

Shanks wriggled funnily and had a relaxed face. "How cute~~~"

"Wha-?!" Nami blushed. She swore she could see some bubbles in the teacher's aura.

"Shall we enter?" Shanks offer her as he opened the door.

Nami inhaled sharply and had a look of a determined person. "Hai!"

This time, she'll put on a perfect mask. A mask of a confident woman so that she won't falter easily in this weird and strange school.

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Hai! Hai!  
>Don't forget to R&amp;R, my dear readers!<p>

A little bit of romance between Nami and *beep* will be coming out at the next chapter.


	3. Chapter 3 - My Classmates are Gangsters!

Shanks entered the room first and walked in front of the class. "Mornin' guys!"

"Yo! Shanks!" A young boy with a straw hat grinned.

"It's Shank's sensei to you." Shanks pointed out.

"We've been calling you Shanks since forever." The green haired man yawned.

"Shanks!" A man with the long nose teased.

"Just get this class over with!" A man with red spiky hair said.

"Firstly, why is Shanks smiling?" A man with a raven hair and a fur hat crossed his arms.

"Something is definitely fishy." The blonde man said, he completely forgot about his meeting with Nami.

"Today, we have a new transfer student!" Shanks declared happily.

The students gave no response.

"It's a girl!" Shanks added.

The students cheered loudly.

'Bunch of idiots.' Shanks thought irritatingly.

"Finally! My wishes came true!" The blonde man cried.

"If you're wondering why there are no girls here in this building is because you scared the heck out of them." The long nosed said.

"Don't be harsh on Sanji, Usopp." The straw hat boy laughed. "They just can't handle one of our teachers."

"You mean Hina-sensei?" Usopp blinked.

"You can never understand her." The green haired man said.

"I do." Usopp volunteered. "She's too jealous whenever there is a female student in our room."

"Can you tell me more?" Shanks leaned in which made Usopp shriek.

"I-I-It's because, Hina-sensei seems to be attracted to someone here and often gets irritated when a girl is alone in the room full of boys. She said something about reverse harem."

"Geez. That's why I didn't have a babe to catch." The spiky hair said.

"Even if we do have one, you won't have her." Sanji huffed.

The man was about to argue when they all heard a knock on the door.

"Come to think of it, she's waiting outside!" Shanks cheerfully announced.

"Is she dead gorgeous?!" A man with the penguin hat said.

"Penguin, don't expect too much." The man beside him said.

"You tell him that with your nose bleeding, Shachi." The raven haired said.

"Law!" The strawhat called out to the raven haired.

"Will you shut it down, mugiwara-ya?" Law asked.

"Is your gang still at it later?" The mugiwara asked.

"Of course we do!" A bear shouted.

"Bepo." Law sighed.

"It's so on!" The straw hat boy laughed excitedly.

"Don't forget about us." Said the man behind the spiky hair.

"Do you need to interrupt them, Killer?"

"Sorry, Kidd. If I won't then who?" Killer asked.

Kidd just rolled his eyes.

The door slowly opened and the boys except Shanks are sweating and wanting to see the new girl.

"Shanks! You forgot this!" An old woman stepped in. Her back was bent and her face was wrinkled.

The students fell out of their chairs, disappointed to see Amazon, the person in charge of the ID photos. She took a photo of everyone on the floor. "If you wanted to take a photo, no need to pose on the floor. It'll be 100,000 Extols though."

"We told you, we use Beri here!" Usopp shouted.

"So Amazon will be studying with us?" The straw hat boy put on a disgusting face.

"HELL NO!" Everyone shouted at the boy.

Amazon chuckled. "You're class is rude as always, Shanks."

"You don't need to remind me." Shanks sweat dropped. "Where's Nami-chan?"

"You mean the girl outside? She's talking on the phone with someone when I entered." Amazon said. "I'll be going now."

"Bye!" The lively strawhat boy waved. "Don't come back!" He shouted with an innocent face.

Shanks clapped his hands to gain their attention. "Now that's a very disappointing scene." Shanks looked around. The door opened and a whole new woman appeared.

The woman walked beside Shanks and looked at the gawking guys. 'STUPIDENTS' She rolled her eyes.

"As you can see, she's a very gorgeous woman, so don't lay a hand on her. You'll die young." Shanks laughed.

"Interview time!" Usopp stood up.

Shachi stood up and was about to offered Nami a chair, while his nose were dripping with blood.

"Shachi! You're nose!" Penguin shouted as silent as he can.

Law flinched. He doesn't want to embarrass his comrade in front of some girl. He had to do something. 'Uh oh.' The class thought of the same thing and quickly thought of some ways to distract Nami away from Shachi. Shachi just stood behind Nami and was about to call out to her. Shanks chuckled at his class's teamwork.

"My name is Monkey D. Luffy!" The straw hat boy shouted. "Your name is Nami, right?" He distracted Nami before she could see the nose bleeding man behind her.

Before Nami could answer, Sanji stood up nervously. "I'm Sanji, you're soon-to-be loyal servant."

Everyone kept on busying Nami and preventing her from looking at Shachi. Shachi, who was deeply hypnotized, kept on walking towards Nami. Penguin kept on throwing handkerchiefs at Shachi, but ended up in the middle between Nami and Shachi. He was running out of handkerchief.

The purpose of the boys is not to let Nami see someone from their class, gets embarrass like that. In the past, the girls that introduced themselves were completely disgusted by their nosebleeds or idiot looking face. That made half of the girls moved to another section. They didn't want this amazingly gorgeous girl to leave like the others or else their class will be another all-boys hell.

Nami was definitely feeling suspicious about their actions. They wouldn't even let her take a seat. It's like something was behind her that they didn't want them to see. Nami tilted her head for a bit and she saw the boy's panic reactions. 'As I suspected.' She thought. She pretends to drop a ballpen and picked it. When she turned around, she saw a man, bleeding through his nose.

"Ah." The boys said in unison. That's it. Their cruel life without girls will begin again.

Nami screamed. "KYAAAAAAAAA!"

"Nami-swan!" Sanji shouted. "It's just a nosebleed! Don't be disgusted by it!" He plead.

"Anyone would be disgusted by that." The green head man said.

"Shut up, Zoro!" Sanji scolded. "Don't you want her to stay!?"

"Well I do." Zoro scoffed. "But women are women. They're easily disgust by things."

They watch how Nami covers her mouth and stared at the bloody man.

"She's no different from other girls." Kidd growled and eyed Nami painfully.

Luffy and Usopp were holding hands and begging that things will be different. The other boys are quite disappointed when they think that no girls will be in their class for the whole year.

Shachi seemed to snapped into reality and looked at Law with tearful (comically) eyes. "Captain…"

Law face palmed himself. Bepo and Penguin covered their eyes, afraid of what will happen next.

Shanks looked at Nami when she was starting to regain her posture.

"You have a nosebleed." Nami managed to speak.

"Sorry." Bepo apologized instead.

Nami sighed and picked up the handkerchief on the floor, she put out the dust and hold Shachi's cheek. "Sorry, I was surprised for a bit."

Her sentence made every boys looked at her. She looked at the young man and smiled gently. "It must've been hard." She pinched Shachi's nose softly and wiped off the blood. "I often got nosebleed because of some fights so I'm not that disgusted by it." She giggled. "There you go." She put out on some tissues from her bag to his nose. "All done. Please keep on looking up, so that your blood will stop from coming out."

Shachi was too lost of her words. "Tha-thank you!"

Nami nodded and kept the remaining handkerchief. Crap, she has decided to have the mask of an evil woman! She cleared her throat and turn around. "I'm Nami." Nami looked confidently into the boy's. "I moved here from Grand Line Academy because I punched a teacher. Don't think I'm an ordinary girl, because I'm not one of your princess imaginations." She glared at the dumbfounded boys.

Shanks clapped his hands and laughed. "Alrighty then! Where should you sit?" Shanks looked around the empty seat.

Sanji acted quickly. He pushed Zoro out of his seat and raised hand. "Shanks! The seat beside me is vacant!" He chirped happily.

"HEY!" Zoro yelled. "Shanks! In a few moment, the seat beside me will be empty! This idiot cook will be going to the hospital, that is." He glared at Sanji.

The two shared a moment of glaring contest.

"Where do you want to sit, Nami-chan?" Shanks asked.

Nami walked into the nearby chair beside the window where she can see the ocean view. "Can I sit here?"

"Sure, but no one is near that side." Shanks said. "It's the side where the principal can see you from the other building, so no one is there beside you."

Nami smirked. "I couldn't care less about who sit beside me, nor about the principal stalking me." She sat at the nearby window and looked at the ocean. It is indeed calming.

Law saw the relaxed face of the orange head and carried his desk beside her (in her left side). He then sat there while crossing his arms. Nami blinked at him innocently, which Law found it cute of her.

Kidd saw Law made his move. He got annoyed and carried his desk behind Nami and looked outside the ocean avoiding Nami's confused face. He smirked inwardly when the ocean breeze carried Nami's long orange hair and touched Kidd's face lightly.

Zoro scoffed and didn't want to lose. He carried his desk in front Nami's desk. He yawned and slumped his head to his crossed arms on the table. He could feel Nami's gaze to him. She sighed. "Sheesh..." He could hear her pouting.

Luffy blinked and he grabbed his desk and moved towards them. He put his desk besides Kidd and poke Nami in her sides. He saw her looked at him with surprised eyes. He grinned happily, hoping that she'll be friends with him.

Usopp, being the closest to Luffy, grabbed his desk and put it beside Luffy. He waved at Nami friendly.

Sanji groaned when he search for ways to be with Nami. The only option that he had is beside Zoro and in front of Law who was beside Nami. He carried his desk and made his way to his respective seat. He cooed around Nami but then earning a glare from Zoro, which automatically started a pointless argument.

The others just arranged their new seats. Shanks was surprised to see Luffy, Kidd and Law sat near each other. They never really got along well so the class is split into three gangs.

'Maybe, she'll change them.' Shanks thought. "Okay! Let's start our class shall we?" He cheeringly said.

The student groaned lazily.

"Let's skip it!" Zoro shouted.

"What part should we skip then, Zoro?" Shanks asked as he flipped open to the books.

"The part where we study." Zoro yawned. The students laughed and Shanks chuckled, however he frowned when he saw Nami, wasn't paying attention and looking at the ocean.

"Just so you know, Nami-chan…" Shanks said. "I teach Psychology. Do you know what does it mean?"

"Shanks! Don't give her such hard question!" Luffy whined.

"It's just the definition though." Usopp sweat dropped.

"Well she just came here." Luffy pouted.

"Just tell me if you don't know the answer, Nami-chan." Shank said. "If you don't know, I can-."

Nami opened her mouth but still looking at the ocean. "Psychology is the study of mind. The word Psychology comes from two Greek words. "Psyche" meaning mind. "Logos" meaning study. Therefore it is called Psychology.

Shanks blinked. "That's correct, Nami-chan." He then thought of an idea. "Shall we do the Eternal Quiz?"

The students groan again.

"What? You know we never made it out there alive!" Zoro argued.

"Eternal Quiz?" Nami looked at the teacher confusingly.

Law heard her and explained. "Shanks thought of it. It's a quiz that is given unto all of us and made us all answer. If his questions are all answered correctly, he'll treat us to lunch. However, if we lose, he'll make us do anything in his will for one whole week."

"Last time, we almost answer all of his questions but then we didn't made it to the last two." Zoro cursed.

"That's because the last two questions are from the last chapter! We didn't even learn it yet." Usopp said.

"Since we're running out of time, let's skip the boring part." Shanks said.

"Yay! It's break time!" Luffy cheered.

"That's not what he meant!" Usopp hit Luffy's head to knock some sense to him.

"What're the 6 Emotional Development?" Shanks asked mercilessly.

"Don't be unfair, Red Hair bastard!" Kidd shouted.

"You're also red hair!" Shanks shouted back.

"Shanks! That topic is in 3rd semester!" Bepo pointed it out.

"Seriously?!" Sanji looked at the talking bear. "Hey, shitty teacher! Stop being so unfair!"

"Time is ticking, there's nothing I can do~~" Shanks started to sing playfully.

"Urgghhh! I don't want to clean the four huge buildings again!" Luffy whined.

"And also, the whole forest at the school backyard!" Kidd groaned.

"We're over." Usopp cried.

"I'm so sorry, Nami-swan! I couldn't protect you." Sanji dramatically said.

"Protect her from what?" Zoro asked irritatingly.

"Maybe from you who nearly scared every lady in the campus." Sanji glared.

"At least I'm not the one who cooed every woman until you made a fool out of yourself." Zoro glared back.

"10 seconds left." Shanks reminded.

"My comrades will clean the Violet Building." Law sighed in defeat.

"We'll take the Red one." Luffy cried (comically)

"We'll clean the Blue building." Kidd resist himself from being in rage.

Shanks grinned in victory as he saw the defeated students. His eyes caught Nami's hand who were raising her hand.

"Oh yeah, you weren't part of any group. You pick the group you want and join them for cleaning. There are quite simple-." Shanks was interrupted by the navigator's posture.

"Auto Erotic Stage, Narcissistic Stage, Parental Stage, Sexual Latency Stage, Homosexual Stage, Heterosexual Stage." Nami answered in a swift. "I'm so not cleaning any buildings this week."

"That's correct." Shanks blinked, dumbfounded.

"If you knew the answer, why didn't you say so?" Luffy laughed.

"I thought I was a goner." Zoro sighed.

"That was close!" Kidd slumped back.

"Nami-san, GOOD!" Sanji gave her a thumbs up with hearts in his eyes.

"I have a feeling we'll survive this hell of a quiz!" Usopp declared and everyone cheered. "Nami-sama! Please lend us your knowledge!" He bowed (comically) to the confused navigator.

Law smirked.

"We're not quite done yet." Shanks felt something in his chest boil. For the first time he taught in New World Acedemy, he didn't feel much challenge from the students, but now is different. He opened his final chapter book and search for a hard question.

Nami took a seat again and looked at the ocean. She haven't felt so free and challenged for so long and it made her a bit excited. On the outside, she may have the cool aura but on the inside, her heart was thumping like crazy! She's good at hiding things.

"What're the examples of SYLLOGISM?" Shanks laughed evilly.

"E-examples?" Penguin choked out.

"You're kidding right? That topic is on the last chapter!" Bepo cried.

"Before we give an example, we don't even know the meaning of it." Law growled.

"You can take your time solving this one." Shanks said. "It's pretty hard."

The students groaned and tried to answer such useless things.

Nami sighed. She leaned her back towards the wall/window and faced her classmates.

"No matter how much we tried to answer, it's not working." Usopp said. "Damn it, I thought I finally get to eat that special menu today!"

"That's because you're all taking it the wrong way." Nami explained and caught all of their attentions.

"What do you mean?" Bepo asked.

"Did it ever occur to you guys that he's asking the wrong question?" Nami asked as she crossed her arms.

"You got me lost, Nami-girl." Killer said confusingly.

Nami clicked her tongue and narrowed her forehead. "Shanks-sensei! What Syllogism are you talking about?"

Shanks laughed. "You got me, Nami-chan!"

Nami looked at her classmates and sighed again. They are too hopeless. She stood up and sat at her desk to get a better view at her classmates. "I'm going to explain this once so hear up. Syllogism contains of three parts." She put out her three fingers. "Shanks-sensei asked what're the examples of Syllogism, right? But we didn't know which of the three he is talking about." Nami added.

"Oh!" Usopp exclaimed. "Shanks! You sly teacher."

Shanks only laughed in return.

"Then, Shanks! Which part of the Syllogism do you want us to give an example?" Shachi asked.

"Whatever you want." Shanks said as he leaned on his desk.

"We don't even know those parts." Sanji said.

"As I said earlier, three parts!" Nami added. "Major Premises/Minor Premises/Conclusion."

"That's correct. Now give me an example in one of those three." Shanks smirked.

"Let's just end this mind breaking game." Kidd barked.

"If you don't answer me, you'll have to answer to Garp-san." Shanks smiled innocently.

Everyone flinched except Nami. The students were about to argue but Nami interrupt.

"All men are mortal, Aristotle is a man. Therefore Aristotle is mortal." Nami quoted. "Is that good enough?"

"Which part of Syllogism is that, Nami-chan?" Shanked asked.

"Conclusion." Nami answered.

"Why do think is that?" Shanks asked again.

"Because, the quote I gave you, is not sure of its words. They just concluded base on their first and second paragraph. So CONCLUSION." Nami said politely. "Is there anything else, Shanks-sensei?"

Shanks sighed in defeat. "Alright, what do you guys want for lunch?"

Everyone cheered.

"HE'S GONNA TREAT US!" Luffy cheered loudly than anyone and ran to hug Nami. "Thanks Nami!"

Kid bent forward to the Strawhat boy and slapped numerously his arm which is wrapped around Nami.

"Ow! Ow!" Luffy shouted as he retreated his arms, letting the shocked orange head go.

Kidd growled and sat back at his chair. Seeing this smart woman getting close to his rival is not something he would want to see.

Shanks walked outside the room and made his way somewhere else, smiling inwardly.

"Still, how did you manage to outwit Shanks?" Bepo asked excitedly.

"It's normal to use your head at a time like this." Nami said without looking at the bear. Wait.. A talking bear?! Nami stood up and eyed the bear with the clothes and more importantly, talking?! Nami shook and covered her mouth from shouting. She tried to balanced herself against the window.

"Ah! Now she's afraid of you, Bepo!" Penguin said.

Bepo looked down and apologized.

"H-How can you talk?!" Nami asked.

"I was born this way." Bepo said. "I'm sorry I was born."

"Oi, Nami-ya! Don't try to hit my subordinate." Law warned.

"You-you-you!" Nami pointed at the bear talking.

"Oh, she snapped." Zoro said sweat dropped.

"She just transferred here, so it's okay to be surprised I guess." Usopp said.

"You'll get used to it." Luffy grinned.

Nami murmured under her breath. She blushed and stars came out from her eyes. She ran and hugged the fluffy bear. "KAWAII!" She squealed.

"HA?" Everyone blinked. The bear blushed and started to spin around. "Ca-captain!" He tried to call out to his captain for help.

"Okay that's enough!" Law tried to break Nami and Bepo. "Bepo here, is not used to hugging a human girl." He saw Nami pouted.

"Why?!" Nami whined like a child which they found it very cute!

Law cleared his throat. "If you want to, you can join the Heart Pirates."

"Heart Pirates?" Nami blinked.

"Yeah!" Penguin shouted. "Captain Law, Me, Shachi, Bepo and Jean Dart are part of the Heart Pirates. It's just a group name though."

"That's not fair!" Luffy shouted. "Nami! Our group is more fun! Straw Hat Pirates!"

"Join us, Nami-swan!" Sanji twirled in happiness.

"The rest of our group members are in the other class though." Usopp said.

"Don't join this group of idiots. A smart woman like you, belong to our group, the Kid Pirates." Kidd smirked.

"The rest of our group members are in the Red Building so we're pretty strong." Killer added.

"Wait a minute!" Nami stopped them before her head breaks in half. "This is all too sudden! What's up with your pirate names anyway?!"

"Ah. In this class there are three groups." Usopp tried to explain. "Three Pirate crews to be exact. We're kind of a gang."

"We're gangsters outside the school premises." Shachi said.

"Being a delinquent is hard to let go." Heat said. (A part of Kid's crew)

"You're all in a gang?" Nami looked down.

Everyone nodded.

"Then forget it. I won't ever join gangs!" Nami said coldly.

"Why?" Luffy asked.

"I hate gangsters." Nami glared.

"But we're different from those gangsters outside the island." Sanji explained.

"Gangsters are still gangsters! They do harmful things and even threatened people." Nami clenched her fist. The bell rang again, signaling them to the other class. Nami pushed her way outside the room and tried to find her next class, Math. She even thought that she could be close to this class! The word 'gangsters' is enough to make Nami hated the world.

"Shanks! Do you know what happened to Nami?" Luffy asked the teacher in the teacher's lounge.

"Why? What happened?" Shanks looked up to Luffy.

"We kind of pissed her off or something." Zoro said.

"We just tried to invite her to join our group!" Usopp defended.

"And you explained that you're all gangsters outside?" Shanks sweat dropped.

Luffy and his gang nodded.

"Anyone would have freak out like that. She's still a lady you know?" Shanks laughed.

"No, she seems like she hated gangsters." Sanji lit up his smoke.

Shanks stopped and looked at his papers. "I see, I'll try to look through her documents again, I might find something interesting." He grinned.

"Great!" Luffy cheered.

"Ah! Your next subject is up!" A female teacher scolded.

"Makino~!" Luffy pouted. "Can't you just pretend that you didn't saw us?"

"I'm a teacher, and I know what's best for you boys!" Makino said. "Now go!"

"But Shanks is not saying anything about it!" Luffy said.

"Shanks-sensei!" Makino looked at the red head teacher. "Please do your job properly!"

"I get it. I get it." Shanks stretched his arms.

"He can't get over about what happened earlier at the class." Zoro teased.

"What happened?" Makino asked.

"Shanks just got owned by our lovely transfer student!" Sanji laughed. "He gave us this Eternal Quiz and Nami-san answered it all!"

"Isn't that a good thing?" Makino looked at them. "Shanks-sensei should be happy that his students are learning!"

"But I made sure to give them the hardest questions!" Shanks whined. "I gave them the advanced questions but she answered it easily."

Makino felt a small tick in her forehead. "Shanks-sensei…."

"Hai?" Shanks turned to look at the angry teacher while Luffy and the others took a step back.

"You gave them the advanced questions and knew that they couldn't answer such things?" Makino raised her fist. "You knew they'll lose so you could use them for your own will?" In a blink, Makino is already beating up the male teacher while Luffy cheered in the background. Sanji, Zoro and Usopp sweat dropped and proceed outside, dragging Luffy with them.

"What's our next subject?" Usopp asked.

"If I remember correctly, Math?" Sanji asked, he flinched when he saw the principal just around the corner.

"The bell already rang, we should hurry before the principal find us hanging around here." Zoro said. "We'll be in deep trouble by then."

"Uhh, guys?" Sanji gulped as he spotted Garp.

"Who cares, grandpa might be that scary but if we explain that we've been to the teacher's lounge, we'll be just fine." Luffy laughed as he turned around to face them. "Besides, grandpa is too stupid to know whether I'm telling the truth or not." Luffy noticed Zoro and the other two stared at someone in his back. They were shivering and had a nervous face. Luffy turned to look behind him and stopped breathing. "Gr-grandpa?!"

Garp already raised his fist and was walking towards them. "I heard what you said, you stupid grandson." He gave his evil smirk.

"No, uh.. we were just about to go out! I mean, to class!" Luffy denied. "I mean…!" Luffy looked at his friends and laughed nervously. "RUN!"

The four of them run like hell while their principal is after them. "YOU IMBECILE FOOLS!" The principal shouted. "DO YOU THINK YOU CAN ESCAPE FROM ME?"

"We're so sorry!" The four of them shouted.

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	4. Chapter 4 - My Secret Work

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Math, Science, Art subjects are done and they haven't seen Nami attend those subjects. They made their way to the cafeteria.

Shanks's class gathered at the long table waiting for Shanks to treat them to their meal.

"Here are the coupons." Shanks handed them the food coupons but stopped and looked around. "Where is the lady who answered my quiz?!"

"We haven't seen her since your class ended." Kidd said.

"Do you think she got lost?" Zoro asked.

"For 3 hours? I don't think so." Usopp said. "She's not you." He added, earning a growl from Zoro.

"Then you're not getting my coupons without her!" Shanks said.

"Eh? Why?!" Luffy whined.

"She's the one who answered the quiz, without her you'll be cleaning the entire school by now." Shanks grinned.

"Fine…." Luffy pouted. Shanks walked away from the cafeteria with a huge grin. At least he's not treating those guys today.

"Oh my, it's rare for you all to be eating in one table." An older woman giggled beside a huge man.

"Not really. Shanks was about to treat us lunch but it seems that he won't today." Kidd said as he stood up. "Come on guys." He urged Killer and his friends to the counter.

"Agreed." Law stood up and walked away, followed by Bepo and the others; leaving the Straw Hats in the table.

"Robin-chuwan!" Sanji shouted.

"Hands off my woman now." The older man warned.

"Damn it, Franky! If only I'm old enough to be in the Violet Building as you guys, I'll end up with her instead of you, shitty cyborg." Sanji spat out.

"Too bad then." Franky laughed. "I heard that you guys had a new classmate!"

"Where did you hear that from?" Usopp asked.

"All the guys are talking about it." Franky said. "They said that a gorgeous lady ended up in the hell's class."

"Well, she probably ran away." Zoro said. "After our first class, she didn't come back."

"Come to think of it, there's a new girl I've never seen before." Robin said.

"Where did you saw her?" Luffy asked.

"From around 9:15am, I was making my way to the next class and I saw a charming girl running to the front gate while talking to someone on the phone." Robin smiled. "She looks like she was in a hurry."

"I wonder why." Sanji murmured.

"Well, everybody got their own business." Zoro said. "It got nothing to do with us."

"It is!" Luffy grinned. "I've decided to take her as a comrade!"

"I can't wait." Robin giggled.

"It'll be SUPER fun!" Franky did his usual pose.

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Nami waited for a bus.

"Nami, you have a schedule later on Shabaody Park." A lady ran after her.

"Can't you just cancel it, Kalifa-san?" Nami sighed.

The lady adjusted her eyeglasses. "No. Arlong-san's request is to let you do your job in secret while going to High School. Your dad's company is depending on how you take this job."

"For the last time, Kalifa-san, he's not my dad!" Nami crossed her arms.

Kalifa smiled in defeat and patted Nami's head gently. "Just a little bit more and you'll meet them again."

"How're they doing?" Nami asked as she changed the subject.

"They kept on asking about you. I didn't have much time to waste there, Arlong-san didn't know that I'm seeing your family in secret." Kalifa said.

"I'm sorry to let you do such things." Nami said sadly.

"Don't worry about it. It's the least I can do for you." Kalifa smiled. "The bus is here."

The bus stopped in front of them.

"Nami, relax and take things slow."

The bus's door closed as Nami made her way to her seat.

"I have to do things my own way." Nami gripped her bag's handle.

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Lunch time ended in a brawl. They have yet to see Nami in sight.

Kidd and his comrades walked around the courtyard and searched for the woman.

Law and his comrades walked around the buildings and search for the same woman.

Luffy and his comrades walked around the forest and search for the same woman.

The bell rang and they lost hope. They ran into the dance hall before Garp could see them loitering around.

"Dance lesson sucks" Kidd growled as he made his way inside the dance hall.

The dance hall is big for a normal class to fit in. It has huge mirrors in front of them and a smooth floor.

"Kidd! Change to your gym clothes!" Killer said. "Bon Clay won't be so happy with you later."

"Tsk!" As much as Kidd wanted to argue, but Killer is right. The dance teacher won't let him pass through without wearing his gym clothes and snickers. He went to the locker and changed his clothes.

In the dance hall, the boys gathered at the middle of the room, sitting while waiting for the teacher to come.

"You know, after this class, we have P.E right? Won't we use these clothes again?" Usopp said.

"We'll be all sweaty then." Luffy laughed.

"I reminded you boys last week ago that, you can bring whatever clothes you are comfortable while you are in my class." A teacher said while spinning around.

"Bon Clay!" Sanji suddenly got annoyed when he saw his gay teacher wearing like a ballerina.

Bon Clay looked around. "I thought there is a new student among you?"

"We can't find the bitch." Kidd growled.

"Sorry for being the bitch."

The boys looked towards the source of the voice. Nami's head peeked in the door. "Sorry I'm late, Bon Clay-sensei."

"Se-sensei?" Bon Clay exclaimed. "It's the first time I've been called that!" He wiped away the tears. "Come, my dear! You're welcome here. Did you change into comfortable clothes?"

"I guess." Nami came out of the door to get a better view of the dance hall. She changed her clothes from hot to super hot. Her hair was tied up in a neat pony tail. She put on some earrings, stars designed. She wore sleeveless shirt with the word 'BOOM' and the bottom part is tied up, showing her belly button and blue tattoo in her shoulder. She wore army pants with snickers. She put on her skull wide necklace and silver spiky bracelet.

The boys couldn't take their eyes off her, especially Sanji, whose eyes turned to hearts.

"Do you often wear such skimpy clothes?" Kidd smirked.

"It's fashion, moron." Nami rolled her eyes and stepped on Kidd's fingers on the floor.

"Ow! What the hell was that for?!" Kidd barked.

"For calling me a bitch." Nami stick out her tongue and put her attention to the dance teacher.

"Today, I'll be showing you some videos on the projector, I'll give you 5 minutes to copy the steps and perform it one by one. If none of you can copy it, you'll be put into Master Ivankov's tutorial class."

"NOOOOO!" Sanji yelled. "I don't want to go to hell again!"

Nami looked at him with confusion. Luffy laughed beside her. "Last time we failed, we spent in Ivan's class for 2 days, after class. There are some company though, cross-dressing guys who look like shit. Sanji likes women but hates gay dudes."

"So that's why…." Nami sighed. What on earth has she gotten herself into again?

The projector opened in front of them and waited until the video starts.

Every moves contains a lot of energy but the dance lasts only 2 minutes.

As the video ended, all of them were hanging mouths open wide.

"5 minutes of practicing will begin now!" Bon Clay twirled around.

Everyone groaned. As the boys were doing silly dances in front of the mirror, Nami sat at the chair near the window. The ocean seems to be in the view also. Her head seems to be shaking in beat, like she was listening to an invisible headset with music.

"You know, practicing with us is a better idea than daydream." Law suggested as he noticed the lifeless orange hair girl.

"And look like those idiots?" Nami pointed at Luffy and Usopp who were dancing like drunkards. Kidd and Zoro watched as they sweat dropped. Sanji and the others were in sync and were practicing really hard in order to avoid hell again. "No thanks." Nami huffed as she turned to the ocean view again.

"Suit yourself then." Law smirked as he leaned on the wall next to Nami.

"Aren't you going to practice with them?" Nami asked without changing her view.

"Bon Clay made it clear that if one of us didn't copy those moves, we'll end up in hell. If one can do it, we'll survive. I prefer to sit back and relax here." Law closed his eyes.

"This school is too weird to be true." Nami rolled her eyes.

"Where have you been earlier?" Law asked without opening his eyes. "You missed some subjects."

"As if I care about that. I have some business to do." Nami said.

"You're unlucky that you transfer in this season. Test is coming up." Law said.

"It's not for me to care." Nami answered coldly.

"It's rare for a girl to have such attitude. I guess that's why you've put into the hell class like us."

"It's rare to see you talk. When I saw you, you seemed to be the quiet person." Nami said. "I guess I was wrong."

Law only answered with a smirked. "I wonder what changed me."

Nami didn't care about the rest, she continued to stare at the ocean.

"5 minutes of over!" Bon Clay cheered. "Let's see what you've got!" He opened the music.

Kidd and his crew took the spot light. Everytime they change a move, one would go wrong.  
>Bon Clay slapped his own face and sighed.<p>

Law and his crew were not in sync and whenever they turn, they collapse.  
>Bon Clay bit his handkerchief and started to chew on it, and hope it will distract his new found stress.<p>

Luffy and his crew were excited to dance, except Zoro who was embarrassed to dance and Sanji who was too motivated to avoid Master Ivankov's class. They were in sync at first, but then without wasting any second, Luffy thought of something fun and decided to dance like a monkey. Sanji's jaw hanged open. "Luffy!" Sanji shouted as he shake Luffy's head.

Bon Clay slumped into a corner and hugged his knees. "Are you really my students?"

"Yeah? Are you stupid?" Luffy asked innocently.

"Luffy, don't start. Bon Clay is just having a bad time." Usopp patted Luffy's shoulder.

Everyone sighed when they knew that they're going to the real hell.

"I'm so screwed." Sanji joined Bon Clay's corner and sulked. A depressing aura surrounded the two but were interrupt by the music loud enough for everyone to look at the culprit who startled them.

Bon Clay's eyes nearly budged when he saw the lady gracefully dancing in the beat. She was sweating after the combo step. The music kept on going as Nami followed the rhythm as it did on the video.

Law was completely taken aback. He was there beside her the whole time, when did she practice?!

"I thought she was relaxing earlier?!" Penguin shouted.

Everyone clapped and cheered when the music is over.

"Nami-chan. Can you dance another song for me?" Bon Clay ran towards a cassette and put on another CD.

'_Song: BOOM BOOM POW by BLACK EYED PEAS'_

Nami breathed in and out as she tried to cope up with the steps in her mind. The audience watched in awe when she moved her body around. They didn't know someone can dance like that, except for their female idol, CAT BURGLAR.

Cat Burglar is a female who has her cat mask on and has a hot red long hair. She dances in some clubs and concerts but no knows her real identity.

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	5. Chapter 5 - My Confused Heart

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The Dance Class ended swiftly. The class didn't have to worry about getting into Master Ivankov's extra lessons.

Nami changed into her gym clothes and grabbed her bag. Luffy and his gang ran up to catch up with her.

"Hey! Nami!" Luffy grinned. "You were so cool earlier!"

Nami turned to look at Luffy. "Well thanks." She turned again and walked away.

"Whoa there." Usopp said. "Where are you going?"

"Isn't it PE?" Nami walked faster and faster but the guys seems to be so persistent. "Leave me alone."

"Don't want to." Luffy grinned. "You have to join us!"

"I said no." Nami coldly answered.

"Yes." Luffy shouted.

"No!" Nami argued.

Zoro sighed at the sight of these two arguing. "Nami, he'll never take NO for an answer."

"I don't care!" Nami barked. "I won't join you gangsters!"

"Nami-san, why do you hate gangsters so much?" Sanji asked.

"It's none of your business." Nami glared. "You guys find someone else."

"**I WANT YOU!**" Luffy yelled for the whole building to hear.

Nami took a step back and blushed lightly. He uses his phrase in the wrong way!

"Eh? Someone needed me?" A girl in her classroom asked.

"It's not you, Baby-5!" A huge man in an orange jacket with weird hair chuckled.

"Buffalo! Focus on your books! You too, Baby-5!" A female teacher scolded.

"Yes, Ms. Hina." The two sulked.

"Isn't that Luffy's voice?" A girl with a short golden hair asked.

"Did he say he want another girl?!" A gorgeous woman yelled.

"Calm down, Boa-sama." The golden hair said.

"I won't tolerate it, Margarette!" Boa shouted. "Who is the witch that stole my man's heart?!"

"He's not your man though." Rindo said while giggling.

"Rindo, don't anger Hancock-sama further." Sandersonia said.

"The bitch will go down soon." Boa glared at the door

"Did you hear that?" A boy from the Black Building murmured.

"Yeah yeah. Monkey D. Luffy is quite bold isn't he?" Another boy agreed.

Kidd was passing by and noticed the boy's conversation. "What is today's issue?" He glared at the two boys.

"We-well." The boy gulped. "M-Monkey D. Luffy confessed to a girl."

"That Monkey?" Kidd laughed. "No way! What kind of dumb issue is this?"

"It's true! We never lie to you! He shouted 'I WANT YOU' to the new girl. Apparently, he shouted for the whole building to hear, and we happen to see it. " The second boy said.

"What?" Kidd released a scary aura behind him. "Repeat it again."

"The 'It's true! We never lie to you' part?" The boy answered.

"Fast forward." Kidd ordered.

"Apparently, he shouted for the whole building to hear and -.."

"'Before that…" Kidd said.

"He shouted 'I WANT YOU' to the new girl?" The boys answered while shaking.

Kidd gripped his hands. "THAT DAMN STRAW HAT!" He yelled. "Where are they?!"

"Uhh-.." The boys thought and gave him directions.

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"Don't yell something that will cause everyone to misunderstood!" Nami said. "Try again in the future! I won't be joining your gang!" She ran and hoped that they won't follow her.

Zoro laughed and patted Luffy's shoulder. "What will you do, captain? You got rejected."

"Don't be such a sore, Zoro." Sanji said as he wiped away the tears of laughter. "There are a lot of girls out there." He teased.

"You guys are too cruel." Usopp marked. "Hey, Luffy. Yelling that phrase will really make people to misunderstand. They'll think that you confessed to -." Usopp didn't finish his phrase when he looked at his captain's crimson face. "Eh?"

Luffy blinked and covered his mouth with the back of his hand. "Oh shit."

Zoro stopped laughing and looked at Luffy. "Luffy, don't tell me-."

Sanji dropped his smoke. "Please let this be a nightmare…."

"Guys, I think I've fallen in love." Luffy blinked.

Zoro clenched his fist secretly and felt his stomach tighten. "Wha-! Luffy! Stop kidding! You are Luffy! The dense captain!"

"How is that making him feel good?" Usopp sweat dropped.

Sanji dropped the issue and cursed inwardly. "Just so you know Luffy! Even though you're my captain, I'm not giving up this lovely angel to a monkey like you!"

Luffy tilted his head in confusion. "Translate it for me, Usopp!"

Usopp sighed. "Sheesh. You guys, stop it. It's normal for a guy to be attracted to girls right? Just drop it and let's go to PE."

Zoro walked ahead, leaving the three behind. Ever since he was saved by Luffy during middle school, he swore loyalty to him. In fact, he was Luffy's first friend and the longest person who stayed by his side. This is a problem. Zoro knew he had some sparks when he first saw the girl. He wanted her to be his, but his best buddy also loved the same girl. Everything is so confusing and hard. By the time Zoro snapped back into reality, he found himself in the middle of nowhere with nothing but trees.

"Damn it, why did the school ground moved?!" Zoro cursed and walked again.

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Nami waited in the school grounds where the PE will be held. She took off her earring and bracelet so that she can move freely.

"Hey bitch!" A man growled.

"What do you want Eustass?!" Nami barked back. "Stop calling me bitch, will you?!"

"Then, Nami." Kidd cleared his throat. "I heard the Straw Hat boy confessed."

Nami narrowed her eyes and smirked. "Yeah, and I decided to go out with him."

"WHAT THE HELL?! You can't do that!" Kidd argued.

"Why?" Nami stick out her tongue.

"IT'S ONLY YOUR FIRST DAY HERE! YOU CAN'T GO OUT WITH SOMEONE YET!" Kidd yelled. "DIDN'T SOMEONE TEACH YOU ABOUT STRANGERS?"

Nami took a long step back away from Kidd. "Yeah?"

"I'm not a stranger." Kidd growled. "You didn't have to back away from me, you know?" A vein popped in his head. Dang, this girl is getting to him in weird ways!

Nami smirked and walked passed Kidd. She patted Kidd's shoulder gently. "I'm not going out with someone. I don't even plan to." She walked away and search for the toilet, leaving a blushing guy behind.

"I saw that." Killer laughed at Kidd's red face.

"Shut up!" Kidd shouted.

"You know, everyone in our gang thought about the same thing." Killer started as he leaned in a wall. "They wanted Nami-girl to be their woman; they'd even kill a guy if Nami-girl dated him."

"Bunch of idiots." Kidd scoffed.

"But they're rest assured if Nami-girl will be with you." Killer crossed his arms. "If only you can be honest with your feelings, Kidd."

Kidd sat in defeat. "I'd never thought I'd love a woman again."

"It's been 2 years since she left you, Kidd." Killer said. "Move on."

Kidd nodded. "If you tell anyone about this, I'll make a hamburger out of you, Killer."

"I don't plan to." Killer smirked. "Except our crew knew about it already, about your puppy love, that is. It's quite obvious, you know?"

Kidd gripped his hands. "Shut up."

The bell rang and they saw everyone running to the school ground.

"PE time!" A man appeared in front of them He has a long scar across his face.

"Crocodile!" Luffy laughed. "What are we playing today?"

"PE is not playing, you idiot." Crocodile rolled his eyes. "You're the new student I assume?" He looked at Nami who were in her gym clothes. Her T-shirt is white with black lines on the sides. Her bloomer shorts are black. The eyes of the boys nearly popped out when they saw Nami's bare legs. She tapped her sneakers on the ground.

Crocodile smirked as he thought of something fun. "Okay guys, we'll do a relay race."

"Have you seen Zoro?" Usopp asked.

"He probably got lost or something." Sanji said.

"The 3 batons will be given by Mr. 1 to the three big shots." Crocodile signaled Mr. 1 to give Luffy, Law and Kidd the batons. "Nami, you'll be in the Straw Hats for the meantime, in place of Zoro."

"Yeah." Nami walked near the Straw Hats crew.

"Zoro! You algae head! Thank you for getting lost!" Sanji yelled happily to the sky.

"A-achoo!" Zoro sneezed in the forest. He looked back from where he started. "Huh? Someone must be talking about how strong I am."

"Luffy vs Law vs Kidd. You three will be on the first half." Crocodile said.

"Sanji vs. Shachi vs. Killer. You boys will be on the second half."

"Usopp vs. Penguin vs. Heat. You will be on the third half."

"Lastly, Nami vs. Bepo vs. Wire." Crocodile said. "The rest of the class will be in Mr. 0's care."

"I prefer them to watch and sit." Mr. 0 said, making the other students cry in joy.

"What will happen if my crew wins?" Kidd laughed.

"A party for us!" Luffy shouted.

"This is too boring." Law said. "We'll just have to run? We have no motivation by then."

"Which ever crew wins, they'll get a free kiss from our new student!" Crocodile shouted.

The students cheered loudly than ever. Luffy was jumping around while dragging Usopp too. Kidd fist bumped with Killer. Law smirked inwardly.

"WHAT?!" Nami yelled. "I didn't agree to this!"

"Oh you will. I remembered Arlong-san mentioned something." Crocodile whispers. "1,000 Beri each."

Nami's eyes gleamed. "Why didn't you say so?" She smirked.

Sanji was fired up. "Oooh! I'm so not letting other bastards get kissed by Nami-swan!"

"We'll see about that." Heat laughed.

The three captains readied themselves into the racing line. Crocodile held out a smoke gun. "Ready! Get Set! Go!"

The three ran as fast as they can.

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	6. Chapter 6 - My School's Top Secret

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Nami sighed as she looked at the panting leaders as they run. Why would they try so hard for just a girl's kiss? Are they that lonely? Not that she cares, she's just concern about Crocodile's prize for her. 1000 Beri each for just one kiss! Nami love money and mikan!

"I'm going to win!" Luffy ran as he laughed, thinking that the race was fun.

"If it weren't for the prize, I don't have to participate in this thing." Law remarked.

"Then back out." Kidd said as he pants. "Damn it, why isn't the PE a battle ground like last month?!"

"Are you stupid? If we did that, Nami-ya would be shocked." Law answered.

"We don't want that now, do we?" Luffy laughed. "Oh yeah, we'll meet up in the Mock Town again. If you're going to back down, do it now!"

Kidd felt mocked and glared. "Who says me and my crew will back down?!"

"Idiots." Law rolled his eyes and took advantage of the arguing boys. He speed up a little.

"No fair!" Luffy yelled and ignored Kidd.

Kidd also speed up. The three leaders don't seem to be backing out.

Law passed the baton first to Shachi, followed by Kidd who passed it to Killer. Thirdly, Luffy passed the baton to Sanji.

Nami continued to watch the race when Luffy passed the baton to Sanji. Sanji waved and shouted at her to look at him, while his eyes turn into hearts. "Nami-swan! I'll definitely protect your kissable lips!" Sanji was ahead from the other two rivals but stopped and thought about something.

'Wait a minute.' Sanji thought. 'If I win this thing, I could actually make Nami-swan fall for me!' A drool escape from his mouth, ignoring Luffy's and Usopp's shout. 'If we became a couple, we could do this and that! Then we'll get married and have kids!' He's completely out of his control now, since he just went flying away from the tracks with his nose bleeding.

"Seriously?!" Usopp yelled. Usopp ran across the tracks and get the baton. He went back to his position to wait for the rival to start, that way, it'll seem fair.

"You're so dead." Wire grinned as he warned the long nose.

"Long Nose-ya!" Law called out. "Be careful of Heat. He's a trouble one." He saw Usopp shook his body.

"Don't scare Usopp!" Luffy defended.

Usopp started to run when Shachi passed the baton to Penguin. He ran as fast as he could, not because of Nami's prize but for his dear life. He was well aware of the Kidd's Pirates's terrible reputation. He looked back and saw Penguin panting hard and was being left behind. He saw no trace of Heat. He looked at his tracks and sighed. 'Maybe it's my time to shine!' He did a victory pose in his head.

"What cha doin'?" Heat laughed evilly beside Usopp. Usopp screamed and speed up. Heat continued to laugh as he scares the poor fellow.

"Don't follow me!" Usopp shouted while waving his hands in the air.

"No playing dirty!" Luffy yelled as he dragged the bleeding blonde. "Kidd! If your crew hurt my friend, it's WAR!" He glared at the grinning red hair.

"Who wouldn't want that?" Kidd answered. "Bring it on!" He steadied his body in a fighting stance.

Sanji woke up, sensing danger. He readied his legs and stepped in front, protecting his captain.

Kidd smirked and held out his right hand, purple sparks surrounded his right arm. Metals around him started to gather near him. He pointed his arm towards Luffy and Sanji's direction. "Repel." The metals flew towards the two Straw Hats. They quickly dodged the metals.

Usopp, Heat and Penguin ran to the fighting direction.

Law sighed. He took a step back and sat at the bench, watching the whole fight.

"Aren't you going to join the fight, captain?" Bepo asked.

"Leave them be." Law said. "If one is defeated, we can always defeat the winner. It makes things simpler."

Shachi and Penguin clapped their hands towards their smart captain.

Sanji ran towards Kidd with his Diable Jamble. He was about to kick Kidd but Heat grabbed his legs, not caring how hot it is. He tossed Sanji in the wall but Sanji regained his balanced to walk in the air.

Luffy stretched his arms backwards and glared. "Gomu Gomu no!" His arms flew back in and punched Kidd's arm. "Bazooka!" Kidd didn't budged but his arms received a sting mark. The two captains attacked each other furiously.

Usopp sighed. He grabbed his Black Kabuto and twist the handle lightly. "Secret Technique!" He shouted as he stretched the string of his gigantic sling shot. "Man-Eating Plant!" A seed was thrown into the ground and a CHOPPER plant popped out. It was about to bite off Kidd's limb but Wire stabbed the plant with his red trident. Usopp looked at his new found enemy and gulped.

"Will you knock it off?!" Crocodile yelled. He released an amount of sand with his two hands and caged the raging crew. "All I asked you is to run a relay race! Not to beat each other up! As much as I wanted to get rid of you guys, I'll be damned if Garp found out that you just released the top secret of our school, in the new student! She's only here for one day and you're scaring the crap out of her." He pointed at the shocked orange hair.

She couldn't move nor speak a word. She was trying hard to register everything that has happened. Metals are flying around.  
>Sanji's walking in the air.<br>Usopp threw a seed and revealed a man-eating plant.  
>Luffy's arms stretched.<br>Heat's hand is completely fine with fire.  
>Where on earth did Wire got the trident.<p>

Nami blinked and looked at Law. "Please tell me you're normal."

Law shrugged. "Room." A blue circle surrounded them and got Penguin's head in his hand.  
>"Captain! Not me again!" Penguin whined.<p>

Nami fainted.  
>Okay, maybe that was a bad idea of demonstrating his ability.<p>

'Kami-sama, please tell me I'm in the right school.' Nami's last thoughts before she went fully unconscious.

Law sighed. Of course, it's the expected reaction. "Crocodile-ya! I'm going to take Nami-ya in the infirmary!" He carried Nami into a bridal style. He smiled as he looked at her unconscious state, it makes her more innocent and gentle.

Crocodile nodded. "Take good care of her, Law!"

"What?! You can't go alone with her!" Kidd tried to free himself from the sand but failed.

"No, you'll be staying here." Crocodile cracked his fist and glared at the students who brawled. "I think it's time to give you a lesson." He glared while laughing evilly.

Mr 0 signaled Law to proceed to the infirmary.

Bepo and his friends cheered and teased their captain.

"Way to go, captain!" Penguin laughed.

"Play nice now!" Shachi added.

Law blushed lightly as he made his way to the infirmary.

"Don't go!" Luffy yelled. "At least take Usopp with you!"

"Why me?" Usopp shouted. "You want to go, YOU GO!"

"Oh, no one is going anywhere!" Crocodile did a hand motion and dragged the Straw Hats and Kidd's Pirate to his office.

Mr. 0 sighed and looked at the remaining students. "Do what you want." Mr. 0 lazily said.

"Are you really a teacher?" Bepo murmured.

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Law carefully put Nami in the infirmary bed. "Kobato-ya." He called out to the teacher who was in charged of the infirmary. He looked at the note in the teacher's desk.

_"I'm out for a meeting. I'll be back soon." _

Law scratched his head. He knew some medicines and search for something useful. Nami moved a bit and slowly opened her brown eyes. "Where am I?"

"In the infirmary, Nami-ya." Law snickered.

Nami gulped as she remembered the details before passing out. "What on earth are you guys?!"

"Now that seems, rude." Law sat at the chair beside the bed. "We're normal delinquents."

"Stretching, making metals float around and cutting somebody's head off is not normal!" Nami shrieked.

Law nodded. "Have you heard of a Devil Fruit?"

"What? The mystical fruit?" Nami said.

"The devil fruit is very rare. It's not mystical. This academy is built for Devil Fruit Users. People who ate the cursed fruit have been given an ability. Devil Fruit users have a weakness; they can't swim. Which is why the school is built in an island surrounded by the ocean and had only one way to escape, the bridge." Law explained. "The marines/teachers are gathering to teach the delinquents who have eaten the devil fruit, so that they won't be exposed to the outside world. Imagine what will happen if the world know about strange monsters?"

"Chaos." Nami said.

"Precisely." Law nodded. "So please Nami-ya, bear with us."

"I'll try." Nami said. It's not easy to adopt everything especially with weird abilities but when she first came to their class, she thought they're quite amusing and fun.

Nami tried to stand up but her legs gave away. Law caught her in time, their faces are inches away. He was mesmerized by her brown eyes. She was perfect. What human being wouldn't be attracted to this woman who easily steals the heart of men.

Nami, on the other hand, had the urged to kiss the attractive man before her but had some self-control. "This is awkward." Nami regained her composure and blushed lightly. "Thanks."

Law looked away and also blushed. That was clearly embarrassing. "Yeah."

Their moment of awkward silence is broken when the infirmary teacher came in. "Oh? What can I help you, kids?" Kobato asked.

"Nothing. She just fainted and then woke up." Law said. "We were about to leave."

"Sensei, please tell me you're normal." Nami sighed.

"Yes, I am." Kobato smiled. "I'm not a devil fruit user."

"Thank goodness I'm not alone." Nami grinned. Law rolled his eyes and grasp Nami's wrist.

"Let's go." Law pulled her wrist gently and made their way towards the classroom.

Nami looked at the back of the man who was dragging her. Somewhere in her heart, she's kind of attracted to this man. Wait, no! She shook her head. She has some other things to worry about! Soon, she'll have to leave this strange school and live her life with her family!


	7. Chapter 7 - My Phone (LOL)

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Law quickly pulled his hand away from Nami's wrist. He cleared his throat, gaining Nami's attention. "I'll be going back to the school ground, you're free to do whatever you like, I will tell Crocodile that you're resting."

Nami nodded at the man's thoughtfulness. "Sorry about that."

Law smirked and patted her head lightly. "Don't sweat it, Nami-ya." He walked passed her and disappeared from her sight.

Nami sighed. Her phone rang and she answered it. "Kalifa-san?"

"I just called to remind you about the appointment later at Shabaody Park. Arlong will be there with his business partners, please be on time." Kalifa said.

Nami clenched her fist when she heard the name of her hated person. "What time?"

"2 hours from now. Bring your things and sneak out as always." Kalifa reminded.

"2 hours? Exactly four?! But I still have one extra class!" Nami said.

"Please Nami, you know what Arlong is capable of if he's disobeyed."

Nami flinched. Yeah, Arlong is too terrifying when he's in rage. He doesn't want to be embarrassed especially in front of his business partner. With her family in her hands, she'll sacrifice her all. "I'll sneak out."

"Wise choice, Nami." Kalifa said. "I'll pick you up at 3pm in front of your school."

"You don't have to, I can go there alone."

"It's my job as your manager." Kalifa said. "I have to go. I need to get some forms from the other studios."

Nami hang up and leaned on the wall. She's just in her 1st year of High school and she's already carrying a terrible burden. She needed to get back at her house and pack her things for her job. She walked around the campus and finally found the path leading to her house.

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Zoro scratched his head irritatingly. He was walking around for too long and can't seem to find the school! Trees are everywhere! He laid down at the grassy ground and decided to take a nap. After a few moments he can feel something on top of his chest. "Wha-!" He looked at a kitten with a choker on its neck. "A cat?" He grabbed the kitten's fur and take a good look of it. It has a choker so it belongs to someone already. He laid the kitten away from him and then closed his eyes once again. The kitten seems to be hungry and lonely, since it started meowing non-stop. "Damn it, cat! I'm trying to sleep here!" He cursed but the kitten seems to be stubborn. "Just look for your owner!" He argued. He rolled around and kneeling before the cat. "You're too persistent aren't you?!" He growled. He looked around and saw no one there. He looked at the kitten again and began to imitate a dog bark. He kept on barking in order to scare the kitten, but the kitten is not moving. It just licked its fur and scratched itself. Zoro continued barking and suddenly heard a slight laugh from behind.

"That's pretty amusing, don't you think?" A woman stepped out in the open.

Zoro could feel his cheeks reddened. "Oh shit." He cursed. He stand and took a step back away from the kitten. "What the hell are you doing here?!"

"That's what I'm about to ask you!" Nami argued. "Why're you here?!"

"I-I was just taking a stroll!" Zoro defended. He couldn't say he was lost.

"You missed PE." Nami said as she took the kitten in her hands. "Law told me about this school's secret. Are you also a devil fruit user?"

Zoro relaxed a bit. "No, I'm not. I'm a gangster that uses 3 swords style."

Nami blinked as she started to walk. Zoro, instinctively followed her as they talk. "Your friends look like normal but they're not."

"Are you kidding?" Zoro scoffed. "Luffy is one of the devil fruit users in our gang."

"Sanji-kun and Usopp are normal?" Nami asked as she patted the kitten's fur.

"Yeah, each of us have some crazy abilities but not devil fruits. It was from training and adopting."

"I see. Aside from them, who are the other members?"

"Nico Robin and Franky from the Violet Building." Zoro said. "Robin is a devil fruit user too. Chopper and Brook from there also."

"Heh."

"What? You're thinking of joining us now?" Zoro smirked.

"Not really." Nami rolled her eyes.

"Where are we going?" Zoro asked.

"You're the one who followed me. I'm going back to my house." Nami answered.

"Your house?" Zoro choked. "In the school campus?!"

"It seems that my guardian is not willing to let me go outside without the assistant guardian." Nami said.

"Ha? Isn't it called prisoning?" Zoro exclaimed.

"I know right."

Both of them stopped at the peaceful house. "Here we are." Nami opened the gate and let Zoro in.

"So your house is in the middle of the forest?"

"What're you talking about?" Nami pointed at the building behind them. "That's the school!"

Zoro flinched. Has he really been walking in circle?!

Zoro walked in the living room. It's quite empty and neat.

Nami walked into the kitchen and grabbed an empty bowl and search for some milk. She poured it on the bowl and let the kitten drink it on the living room.

Zoro sat comfortably in her couch. He touched his empty stomach, reminding himself that he's hungry. He walked into the kitchen and saw Nami washing her hands in the sink. "Nami! Do you have something to eat here?" He opened the ref and cabinets.

Nami's vein throbbed. "Aren't you getting a bit familiar with my house?"

"It's alright." Zoro laughed and grabbed a potato chip from the cabinet. He opened it and put some in his mouth. "Want some?"

'The nerve of this guy…' Nami thought. "No thanks. Help yourself."

"Oh I will." Zoro walked back to the couch and slump his body comfortably. He grabbed the remote and changed the channels.

Nami leaned on the door frame as she watch the swordsman laughing at the TV. "Zoro, I'm going upstairs to do something. Don't you dare come up!"

"Yeah, yeah. It's not like I want to see your naked body." Zoro snickered.

Nami get a pillow from the couch and throw it on the man's face. Zoro caught it and laughed. He's not getting tired of teasing her. "Do you have some cola?!" He shouted when he heard Nami walked upstairs.

"In the fridge!" Nami shouted and then covered her mouth. Why on earth did she answer the intruding guy?!

Zoro ran to the fridge and put out a can of cola. He checked his phone and saw a text.

**_"Zoro! Where are you?"_** -Usopp

"**_Why?"_** Zoro replied.

"**_You missed PE and Luffy was searching for you!_****" **-Usopp.

**_"I'm in Nami's house, relaxing." _** Zoro snickered.

"**_I'm not buying it. Seriously, where the hell are you?" _** -Usopp.

Zoro rolled his eyes and walked upstairs. He remembered about Nami warning him earlier but who is he to follow that? He looked around and found the right room. He slowly opened it and saw Nami looking at some clothes in the bed, choosing.

"Hey, Nami!" He called out.

Nami jumped at surprised and knock a bag pack under the bed. Zoro wouldn't question her about it though. "What the hell are you doing here?! I thought I told you not to come up here!"

Zoro took a step in her room. He walked towards the balcony and checked the full surrounding. He, then, walked in front of Nami. Nami gulped nervously. "Wha-what?" She asked.

Zoro grabbed her shoulders bringing her close to his chest. Nami blushed slightly and looked up where Zoro was holding his phone. He took a picture of them. Behind them is Nami's king sized bed. Zoro grinned, while Nami looked confused and surprised at the same time.

"Continue what you were doing." Zoro closed the door behind him and proceeded to the living room. He grinned evilly as he send the picture to Usopp's phone.

Zoro snickered at the thought of his friend's horrified reaction. He continued to look at the TV and watch the football game.

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Usopp gaped at the picture in his cellphone. "Seriously?!" He yelled but then covered his mouth to silence himself from letting his captain see it. He sat beside the fountain at the school ground. Soon, he spotted Luffy walking towards him.

"What're you doing Usopp?" The young captain grinned.

"No-nothing!" Usopp hid his cellphone behind him. Luffy was curious so he stretched his hand and grabbed the phone.

"Another picture of Kaya?" Luffy looked at Usopp's phone. He didn't speak another word when he saw the picture of Nami and Zoro in a bedroom! Luffy's eyes were covered by his bangs, so Usopp couldn't really tell what was on his mind. The captain threw the device into the waterfall and walked away.

Usopp's jaw dropped. "That was my phone you idiot!" He dived in to get his phone and dry it. "Good thing it's waterproof!" He thought of his captain and wanted to talk to him before the bell rings. He ran towards his direction but it seems that he lost Luffy. He continued to run and ended up in the stairs where he spotted Sanji.

Usopp stop and pants. "Sa-Sanji! Have you seen Luffy?!"

"Not really. Why?" Sanji said.

"Well you see, Zoro sent me a picture of him and Nami. And then -…" Usopp stopped and remembered something. Crap, this guy is also crazy about Nami. "I mean, yeah! I have to look for Luffy." He was about to turn around but Sanji grabbed his shoulder.

"Mind letting me see that picture?" He threatened. Usopp shook and let him see the photo. Sanji gritted his teeth and threw the phone down the stairs.

"That algae head!" Sanji cursed and ran off to find him.

Usopp was shocked, not about Sanji's outrage but about his freakin' phone! It was his phone, damn it! He sighed and gave up. Usopp picked up his amazing phone; the fact that it didn't break is simply amazing. Cartography is coming up, he has some time left before the bell rings. Usopp made his way to their classroom but then stopped at the hallway, upon seeing Kidd.

"I heard that. Can I see the photo you showed the love cook?" Kidd ordered, more than asked.

Usopp nodded and let him see the photo. After all, it wouldn't hurt him to show the photo, right? Screw that. Usopp shrieked when Kidd dropped the phone with force and cursed under his breath. Kidd walked away angrily. "Not my phone again!" Usopp cried. He picked up his phone and looked for damage, it's really a surprise that it still work. Usopp opened the door to his classroom and found the Heart Pirates sitting around. Usopp was relief to see them.

"Why the long face, Usopp?" Shachi asked.

Usopp took his seat. "I just let them see the photo Zoro sent me and they started on beating my poor phone."

"What is it?" Law asked. "Can I see it as well?"

Usopp nodded. He was about to hand his phone to Law when his mind alerted him. 'Wait a minute! Law also had a thing for Nami! Wouldn't it be bad to let him touch my phone!?' Usopp panicked. "I'll hold it for you!" Usopp happily offered.

Law shrugged and looked at the photo. In Usopp's hand. He didn't catch the image at first because the photo is shaking. "Long Nose-ya! Don't move too much! I can't see it!" Law grabbed Usopp's wrist and take a good look at the photo. Sure enough, it made him angry. He get Usopp's cellphone and stomped on it. Usopp yelled in horror. He looked at Law's figure, leaving the room. He picked up his cellphone. It never fails to surprise him how endurable can it be.

"Wow! Your phone seems to take a lot of damage but it's still working!" Penguin remarked.

Usopp stood up and presents his cellphone to the remaining people in the class. "Of course, it is NOKIA after all." He proudly shouted while laughing. Bepo swore he could see some shining stars behind Usopp, but decided not to bother.

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	8. Chapter 8 - My Friend's Bonds

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Law looked around hoping to see that the photo is photoshopped. "Black Leg-ya!" He called out to Sanji who was running through the hallways. Sanji stopped running and turned to look at the man with irritating face.

"I don't have time to talk to you, Law!" Sanji said. "I have to find that annoying Zoro!"

"So you saw the photo too?" Law said.

Sanji nodded and gritted his teeth. He ran away leaving Law in the middle of the hallway.

Unluckily, the bell rang. Law slowly made his was inside the classroom. Everyone was almost there beside Nami, Zoro and Sanji. Kidd was glaring at the window and Luffy was holding his cellphone. Law sat in front of Luffy, since it is his seat. He looked at the door without saying a word.

"Th-this is awkward." Usopp gulped, feeling the glooming aura around them.

"Don't mind them." Killer said. "They'll get over it soon."

"I hope." Bepo murmured.

Few moments later, Sanji was being carried by Garp by his collar and put him inside the classroom. "How many times do I have to tell you to be in your classroom in time?" Garp warned.

Sanji had no time to sulk or to argue. He made his way towards his seat and looked at Nami's desk. It's just the first day and Zoro is already winning her over?! Sanji felt depressed. He was his friend. Sanji knew that the green haired man is not interested in women, unlike him. He loved girls. Ever since Nami, introduced herself, she had some kind of hidden aura. Like a mask, she was hiding from something. Sure enough, she was dead gorgeous. Sanji looked at the three captains behind him. They are obviously attracted to the new student. He especially took notice of his captain, Luffy. Sanji looked down at his desk. It was painful.

Luffy saved him from middle school hell. He was the one who showed him that despite being a delinquent and lover boy, he can persuade his dreams. Luffy is the first one to appreciate him and his cooking. Sanji felt bad if he'll hurt his friend for just a girl. Should he move on with his life?

**_"I think you should."_**_ -Usopp texted._

Sanji read his text message and looked at Usopp who was waving nervously at him.

**_"What the hell are you talking about?" _**–Sanji replied.

**_"You know very what I am talking about. Don't be such a baby." _** -Usopp

Sanji sighed in defeat but there's still pain in his eyes. **_"How did you know?" _**

**_"You got that face of a child who's in trouble." _** -Usopp

**_"So you're the love expert now?" _** -Sanji

**_"Huh? What?" _** Usopp blinked from his seat.

**_"I get it. I'm going to let go of Nami-san. I don't want our friends to fall apart because of me." _** -Sanji sighed in defeat. Moving on is an easy task, right?

**_"Uhmm, Sanji… You're talking about that?" _** -Usopp

Sanji narrowed his eyes and looked at Usopp beside the sulking captain. Usopp made a teasing face.

**_"I never thought you'll talk to me about that. Our Baby Sanji is growing up." _** -Usopp made an annoying face to annoy the blonde.

**_"Then what were you talking about?!" _** -Sanji glared at Usopp as he send a text to him. Usopp read it and grinned.

**_"I thought you're going to apologize to me for throwing my cellphone!" _** -Usopp

**_"Usopp, I'm so going to kill you later!" _** Sanji's face turned into crimson when he realized that he just confessed his embarrassing feelings to Usopp. Why is it Usopp in the first place?!

Sanji's visible eyebrow twitched when he heard Usopp snickered behind him. He looked at Usopp, he was texting something his phone.

**_"I respect your reason for letting go of Nami. It'll be hard to move on, though." _** -Usopp.

Sanji thought for a bit. **_"I don't care anymore. If she's happy with someone, I'll be happy too." _**Good thing he cut off his feelings for the new student in the first day, or else, things are going to be ugly.

**_"I'm proud of you, buddy." _** -Usopp.

**_"Shut up, I prefer to hear that from a lady." _** -Sanji replied. He was kind of relieved to talk his feelings to someone. At least, he can feel normal again.

**_"You're not going to apologize for throwing my phone off the stairs?" _** -Usopp

**_"But it still working!" _** -Sanji

**_"Because it's NOKIA." _** -Usopp proudly replied.

**_"Whatever." _** Sanji rolled his eyes and kept his phone when the teacher came in.

"Hey boys." A man with a hat on said. His nose is like Usopp but its square long. He looked around and saw someone missing. "Where's Roronoa?"

"Nowhere." Kidd growled. "Let's get thing over with, Kaku."

"Yeah yeah. Penguin, since you're in the first row, hand these to everyone." Kaku gave out some maps. "We're going to work on directions."

The door opened and two persons entered. Kidd glared at the two who came in.

"Roronoa! Good thing you are here! We'll work on directions and it suits you." Kaku said as Zoro passed him and made his way towards his seat. Kaku looked at the woman. "You must be the new student, I'm Kaku. Your cartography teacher."

Nami's eyes widen. Cartography? She's going to love this subject! "I'm Nami! Please take care of me!"

Kaku chuckled at her behavior.

Luffy looked at Nami who was making her way to sit beside Zoro. He was confused. Why is she so excited for over this class more than the others?

Law glanced at nami's feet. "What's in the big bag, Nami-ya?" He leaned in.

Nami blinked at the sudden question. "Nothing." She said and focused on Kaku's explanation.

"Where have you been, Nami?" Kidd poked her back with his pen.

"None of your business, Eustass." Nami rolled her eyes and received a huff from the man behind.

Zoro's eyes are becoming heavy. He could feel some glares from behind and smirked.

Sanji secretly texted the swordsman. **_"So? Are you and Nami-san a thing now?" _**

**_"Jealousy will kill you, eyebrow-cook. No, we're not." _**Zoro replied.

**_"Are you aiming for her?" _** -Sanji

**_"Damn right I do." _**-Zoro

**_"I'm backing out from the list. Our captain will surely go for her. I don't want to get in his way." _** -Sanji

**_"I'll take things slow. I owe Luffy my life, I promised I'll make him the most fearful Delinquent in this island and the next. That's not going to change. This woman is another thing though." _** -Zoro

**_"Do what you want. All I'm concerned is our gang. You, of all people, should know our bonds. You are the first mate, damn it!" _**-Sanji

**_"I know. I'm working on how to convinced Nami into joining our group for now, that way she'll be closed to our group. If she fell in love with our captain, it's fine by me. But if she fell for other besides our group, I ain't gonna let that happen." _**-Zoro

**_"You really planned all this? How remarkable for our stupid marimo!" _** -Sanji

**_"It's not easy for me, balancing my feelings and our gang." _**–Zoro

**_"Just so you know, I'm not going to take sides in either of you nor our captain." _**-Sanji

**_ "Fine by me. I don't even need your existence." _** -Zoro smirked.

**_"Keep on blabbering while you still got your tongue, lost freak." _** -Sanji

**_"You don't know how much I wanted to shave that swirly eyebrow of yours." _**

**_"Touch it, you'll die." –_**Sanji kept his phone in his pocket and sighed. What will happen in the future of the Straw Hats?!

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	9. Chapter 9 - My Burden

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Cartography class ended and Nami stretched her arms. Boy, that was fun. She looked at her cellphone and saw a text from Kalifa.

**_"Don't forget your work! 3:30, I'll pick you up." _** -Kalifa

Nami kept her phone and turn to look at Kidd behind her seat, he was sleeping while leaning on the chair. Nami poked Kidd in his nose. Kidd's bubble snot popped and he woke up. "Huh?"

Nami stick out her tongue. "You're the one who has a watch. What time is it?"

Kidd groaned and sit up and straight. "3pm sharp"

Nami nodded and turn to look at the blackboard. Shank entered with a smile on his face. "Hey students!"

No one answered nor look at him. Shanks's angry vein popped in his forehead. He walked out the door again then entered. "Hey guys!"

The students then greet him again. They hated being called students by Shanks. (LOL)

"We don't have to do anything in this session." Shanks put his class record in his desk.

"Then, we can go home?" Zoro asked.

"We're here to discuss some things. Trust me, it's not a lesson." Shanks reassured.

"Then, we're all ears!" Luffy laughed.

Shanks took out a piece of paper. "It's been two months since the first semester started and the other teachers are reminding me to choose the class representative! Guys, school festival is coming up soon! We don't have representatives to go to the meeting with the other class reps."

"But it's so boring." Luffy whined.

"Don't worry, Luffy. You're the least person I want you to be in the class meeting." Shanks murmured. "TWO PERSONS! Who want to volunteer?"

No one raised their hands and they avoided Shanks stares.

Shanks sighed at his class's attitudes. "Fine, I figured that this will happen so I made these!" Shanks put out a box. "In this box, your names are written here. I'll get two names from this and they'll be the class reps. No arguing." He warned making his students groan.

Shanks put his hand inside the box and pulled out a paper. He opened it and smirk. "Eustass Kidd."

"Cut the crap! I'm not doing it!" Kidd yelled.

"Say whatever you want. I'm listing your name here. If you were found by our dear principal loitering around school instead of attending the meeting, I wonder what will happen~" Shanks snickered making Kidd lose hope.

"And the second person is-!" Shanks put his hand inside the box and looked at the paper he caught. "Nami-chan."

Nami widen her eyes. "What?!"

"It's not so bad after all!" Kidd laughed.

"Wait, Shanks-sensei! I can't! I have something do after school!" Nami argued.

"Don't worry, Nami-chan. You don't have to do it today, the school festival will start next next week." Shanks said. "Next week, is TEST!"

"Eh?! That fast! Shanks it's only one month after we finished the first semester." Usopp raised his hand..

"I know. This test is just a monthly test. I let you off the hook during 1 semester but this month, I'm not." Shanks said.

"You're our teacher! Do something to make the students happy!" Luffy shouted. "Cancel the test!"

"Luffy, my job is at stake. I also had the feeling that I'm being monitored from somewhere else. If I got caught, I'll be moved to another class and a new teacher will replace me here."

"If the replacement teacher is a lady, I don't mind." Sanji imagined a gorgeous lady tutoring him.

"There's a possibility that Master Ivankov will replace me." Shanks blurted out.

Sanji snapped out of his imagination and had the most terrifying look on his face. He stood up and placed a leg on top of his chair. "Shitty guys and Nami-san! Let's do this shitty test already!"

Everyone cheered. At least they prefer Shanks instead of the Gay Queen.

Shanks sweat dropped at the scene. "Nami-chan, I'll print out some notes and give it to you."

Nami nodded.

"Do you prefer to have a tutor?" Shanks asked.

"Nope."

"I see." Shanks said. "Well, moving on! The cleaning guys are not doing their jobs properly!"

Nami sighed in this pointless conversation. Nami looked at Kidd's watch and it's almost 3:30. She blinked. Crap, Kalifa is not going to be happy! She raised her hand. "Shanks-sensei!"

"Yeah?" Shanks looked at her.

Nami hold on to her stomach painfully. "My head hurts….."

The class blinked.

"You're holding on to your stomach though." Usopp marked.

Nami cursed. "Shanks-sensei! Can I skip this discussion?"

"No, you may not." Shanks smiled.

Nami gritted her teeth irritatingly. She texted Kalifa secretly.

**_"Kalifa-san! Trouble! I can't sneak out! Shanks-sensei's grip is too tight!" _** -Nami.

Few moments later, Nami received no text from Kalifa. Minutes passed, and Nami was already nervous. What if she didn't make on the schedule on time?! Her family is in a pinch, again.

The door flew open, revealing a very mad woman. She walked near Shanks and grabbed his collar. "Shanks…. I knew it was you!"

"Ka-Kalifa-san?" Nami gaped at her seat.

Paulie came panicking. "You reckless woman!" He grabbed Kalifa by the arms, away from Shanks.

"Paulie?" Nami blinked. What is going on?!

"Are they your friends, Shanks?" Luffy asked innocently.

"A woman just grabbed his collar!" Usopp reminded him. "Maybe, it's Shanks girl?" He laughed.

"Then Shanks cheated on her and she got mad?" Kidd said. "Nice, Shanks!"

"That's not it!" Kalifa and Shanks yelled.

"What are you doing here, Kalifa?!" Paulie shouted.

"I came to get my kid." Kalifa huffed and crossed her arms. "Shanks was holding her far too long enough."

Shanks smirked.

"You knew that she's busy, didn't you?" Kalifa irritatingly said.

"I'm her homeroom teacher after all." Shanks smiled.

"Well then! I came to pick her up." Kalifa coughed. "Nami! Grab your things and let's go!"

Nami's grinned widen. She was glad to have such manager. I mean, who's not going to be happy? Her manager just broke the door in order to relieve her from Arlong's wrath. Nami nodded and grabbed her bag pack.

"What? Nami's going on a fieldtrip already?" Luffy whined. "I want to go too!"

"No, she's not!" Usopp slap some sense to him.

Zoro watched her as she thanked her manager. He knew something was a bit off. He shrugged the bothersome thought. He'll see her again soon.

Law felt suspicious about Nami. She skipped class earlier and now she's going out earlier. Something is off about this new girl.

Sanji looked at Nami sadly as the two women walked outside the door. He still felt the pain of being heartbroken. If she end up with someone, that's when he'll be hurt fully for sure.

Usopp saw Sanji's face heading towards the door. His mouth opened a bit and the closed. It's obvious to Usopp that Sanji is really having a hard time. For his friend's sake, he'll help him.

Shanks clapped his hands to gain the boy's reaction. "Where were we?"

"Where is she going?" Kidd asked.

"Somewhere important." Shanks said. "That girl is already carrying a terrible burden." Shanks frowned.

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Paulie walked with the two females until they reached the gate.

"Is it about her part-time?" Paulie asked.

"You knew?" Nami looked at him.

"Arlong personally told me." Paulie said.

Nami nodded. "Kalifa-san, how did you know Shanks and Paulie?"

"We all graduated here in this academy." Kalifa answered as she searched for her keys in her pocket. "I haven't seen Kaku, how is he?"

"You mean my cartography teacher?!"

"He's doing fine." Paulie said. "That guy has a thing about drawing blueprints, somehow, he ended up in map readings."

"That was so like him." Kalifa chuckled. "Next time, he was bothering you, Nami. Just text me, I'll tell you his weakness."

Nami laughed. "Sure."

Kalifa opened the door to her car. "See you, Paulie."

Paulie smiled and waved. Nami snickered and whispered to Paulie. "So it's Kalifa-san….." She laughed and made her way towards the car, leaving a red faced guy.

Nami laughed in the car. Kalifa started to drive and looked at Nami confusingly. "What?"

"Nothing." Nami sang.

Kalifa rolled her eyes. She handed some papers to Nami. "Information about later."

Nami narrowed her eyes. Her eyes scan the papers. "So Arlong's business partner for today is Shiki-san?"

"I heard he's a powerful man in the main city." Kalifa informed. "All you have to do is performed well. If Shiki is pleased with your performance, he'll agree to Arlong's term."

"And that's how Arlong got his business running." Nami slumped back into her seat. "I hate this, Kalifa-san. I missed Belliemere-san and Nojiko."

Kalifa looked at the driveway sadly. "I know. But if you accomplished Arlong's other reason, you'll be free."

Nami frowned.

"Come on, Nami. You were put into New World Academy for that purpose right?" Kalifa said. "To gain trust from the staffs and students."

"And in the end, I'll betray them all." Nami added.

"I know it's not easy. But you're Arlong's trump card."

"I know." Nami looked outside the window. Nami frowned at Arlong's dirty deals. But she have to do it. Getting to the academy and assassinating 'that person' is not easy but one person has to be a sacrifice to save a whole town and her family. She needed to do it.

"Cat Burglar is getting popular these days." Kalifa changed the subject.

"She's just doing her job. She's not meant to be popular." Nami said.

"Aren't you happy for yourself?"

"Faking my identity and working for the cruelest man? Not really."

Kalifa sighed. She's not going to give up making Nami happy even though she's carrying a terrible burden in her shoulders.

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	10. Chapter 10 - Their Part-Time Jobs

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Class is over! The moment that all the students love. Everyone packed their things and go outside. Zoro looked at Luffy was chatting with Usopp. Everybody left the room except the Straw Hats.

Zoro scratched his head when he noticed that his captain is mad at him. "Luffy, you saw the picture?"

Luffy shrugged and look at his phone. Sanji sighed while Usopp looked back and forth at the two.

"Nothing happened between me and the woman." Zoro confessed.

"Who said anything about that?" Luffy said seriously without looking at the swordsman.

"Your face shows it all!" Zoro argued. "Luffy! I know you for a long time now, you can't even hide a lie!"

"No, it does not show!" Luffy argued back.

"Yes it did!" Zoro growled.

"No!" Luffy smashed his forehead to Zoro's.

"Yes!" Zoro pushed the captain using his forehead.

"Stop it Zoro!" Luffy yelled.

"Not until you understand!" Zoro yelled back.

Luffy saw the determination in Zoro's eyes then gave up. "So what? It's okay to get a little jealous right?" He pouted.

"For the thousandth time, Luffy! We didn't -!"

"I know! I trusted you!" Luffy looked at him. "But it doesn't change the fact that you're alone with her!"

Zoro sighed in defeat. "Alright! I get it! As you wish captain! I'm not going with her anywhere ALONE."

Zoro saw Luffy's grin. Zoro was incredibly hurt. There's nothing he could do. He likes the girl but his captain feels the same. For saving his entire being, he'll let the captain shine in the spot light. But that doesn't mean he'll give up on her!

Two men were listening to the whole conversation from outside the door. Their mouths were hanging open. They couldn't believe what they just heard!

"Luffy! Don't!" The man with black hair said. His hair is similar to Law's. He wore a big red pearl around his neck and tattoo on his arms.

"He's right! No matter how dense you are with girls, you can't be with a guy!" The second guy is a bit blonde. He's some kind of high class person, because of his outfit. He's missing a tooth.

"What're you guys talking about?" Usopp sweat dropped.

"From what we heard outside, Luffy is jealous that Zoro is alone with another girl." The first man said.

"You heard correctly." Sanji sat at the chair.

"Then, that does mean…" The second man pointed at Zoro and Luffy. "Zoro and Luffy are a ….." Both of the men put on a disgusting face.

Sanji burst into laughter and Usopp was trying not to laugh.

Zoro's demonic aura answered it all. "NO."

Luffy laughed as if it's not concerning him. "Are you two an idiot?"

The first guy sighed in relief. "Then that means, you're jealous because of the girl! Who is this pretty maiden that captured your heart?"

Luffy blushed. "N-no one!"

The second guy swung his arm around Luffy. "You can tell us, maybe we can help you."

Zoro looked at the scene before him. Those two are going to help him? It made his heart ache but decided not to show it. "By the way…" He tried to change the subject. "is it alright for the Violet Students to come here?"

The second guy shook his head. "We were found out by Garp-san and we escaped here."

As if on cue, the door opened, revealing a very furious principal.

"What did you two do now?" Sanji asked.

"Art on a wall." The first guys laughed.

"Seriously?" Usopp said.

"Gramps! It's not them!" Luffy tried to defend the two men.

"Oh really?" Garp crushed his knuckles, making Luffy nervous. "Those two did some 'ART' behind the building and even put their names below!"

The two men laughed and jumped through the window. "Catch you later, Luffy!"

Luffy nodded and waved. Garp also jumped outside the window and chase the two.

"Come back here! Ace! Sabo!" The principal yelled.

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The Straw Hats, made their way to the front gate. They spotted the rest of the members, waiting for them.

"Luffy-san!" A tall skeleton bowed.

"Oh? Brook!" Luffy laughed. "You brought a new mask?"

"Yes." Brook answered. He needed a mask to cover his bones when outside the school campus. After all, devil fruits are a secret to the outside world.

"I heard you're going to make the new student our comrade!" A little reindeer asked.

Usopp nodded. "It'll be harder than we thought though. That reminds me, Chopper how was your medical test?"

Chopper smiled excitedly. "Smoker-san said that I can get the privilege of becoming an assistant of Kobato-sensei! He said it'll be good for me to experience treating someone, for starters."

"That's great Chopper! You're one step ahead towards your dream!" Luffy grinned.

Robin thought of something. "Is the bet still on?"

Luffy nodded. "Same time, same place!"

"7pm at Mock Town huh?" Franky repeated.

Luffy saw a red sports car with flames design. "It's Ace!"

Ace parked the car in front of them. "Just barely escaped from Gramps. Luffy, you coming?"

Luffy looked at his friends. "Bye guys!" Luffy hopped in the car, squishing Sabo in the seat.

"Why're we even in the same house anyway?" Sabo asked.

"Don't sweat it." Luffy laughed as the car drove off.

Zoro and the others watched as Ace speed up his engine.

"They're such close brothers." Franky cried.

"Those three are popular than they thought." Robin commented when she saw a group of girls hiding in the walls.

"It's Boa and her gang." Usopp pointed at the girls who were squealing ever since the trio brothers left.

Sanji's heart thumped. "It's the goddess of beauty!" He twirled around the Snake Princess.

"I prefer to be complimented by my Luffy." Boa huffed and walked away with her comrades following her.

"She's so gorgeous…" Sanji's eyes became hearts. "I wonder what she liked about our idiot captain."

Brook saw Franky's watch. "Oh no! 4:30?! I have a mini concert today! I have to go!"

"Take care!" Chopper shouted as the musician run off.

"It's no surprise if he got an offered in a mini concert." Usopp said. "That guy's has talent for music after all. Is everyone free? Let's hit the karaoke bar!" He looked at his friends who didn't cheer like they always do. "What's up, guys?"

"Sorry, Usopp! Kobato-sensei wanted me to see her after class." Chopper said. "I promise I'll make it up to you someday."

"That's alright Chopper. There's still everyone." Usopp looked at them. They avoided Usopp's eyes. "Don't tell me you guys all have part-time jobs?"

"Chef at a restaurant called Baraitie." Sanji said.

"Dojo trainer. My old teacher offered me to be one." Zoro yawned.

"I'm working as a librarian." Robin smiled.

"There's a junk shop near our street, I'm working there with my dad's old friend." Franky scratched his head.

"But why did you suddenly wanted to get a job?" Usopp asked.

"Tuition paying is coming up, you know?" Zoro said. "Our captain was studying here in this expensive academy. We didn't want to be separated from him so we also entered here, remember? Money doesn't come to our pockets by itself."

Usopp nodded. "Fine, fine. I still have my Kaya." He watched as his friends apologized to him and went on their separate ways. He grabbed his amazing phone and texted his girlfriend.

**_"Kaya, are you free today? My friends ditched me for their part-time jobs." _** -Usopp.

He waited for Kaya's reply. He's the only who can pay his tuition without working. His dad, Yasopp is also a teacher in his school. His phone rang.

**_"Sorry Usopp-san! I have to study medicines today with my tutor! I have test next week." _** -Kaya.

Usopp sighed again and kept his phone. He barely often to meet with his girlfriend because she study in a different school; at the main city.

Usopp made his way towards his house. The streets seemed empty to him. He swore he could hear a song called "LONELY by Akon" in one of the houses he passed by. He's sure that someone in the neighborhood pities him so much that they played a fitful song.

He opened the door towards his house. He opened the TV and flip through the channels. He stopped when his attention was caught in the Showbiz channel. It was Cat Burglar in a conference. As Cat Burglar speak, he swore he heard her voice from somewhere before.

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"Kid." Killer called out.

They're inside an old building. Many of their comrades are taking shelter there after school. It was their headquarters.

"What?" Kid growled.

"How can you make her join us?" Killer asked.

Kid smirked. "Let's take our time; it's only her first day."

"What if someone beat us to it?" Killer asked.

"Nah, she seemed to hate gangsters. She won't be joining some gangs right now. I'll make her trust me first." Kidd said calmly.

"That's rich, coming from the most impatient guy in New World Area." Killer chuckled.

"Are we still going to Mock Town later?" Heat asked.

Kidd laughed evilly. "Can't miss the fun now, are we?"

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Bepo heard a knock on his door. He opened it and saw his captain the rest of their crew from other class. "Ca-captain?"

Law went inside, like it was his own home. He made his way towards a large room with only a tatami mat, his crew followed him. They lay around the room comfortably.

Bepo sweat dropped. He was relieved that nothing serious is going on. "But why my house?"

Shachi laughed. "Your house has a big room. As expected from a Kung Fu student."

"Captain, what time is the bet later?" Jean Dart asked.

"7pm. We'll stay here until then." Law said.

Bepo sighed and gave up. He opened a radio to lighten up the mood a bit.

[Good Afternoon, citizens of the New World Area! This is your announcer for this radio channel, Mr. 3! Today we have a very special guest. Cat Burglar!]

[Good afternoon, minna!] The female voice said.

Law narrowed his eyes and looked at the radio.

[Cat Burglar-sama will work here in New World Area! She's debuted at Grand Line Area and lived in East Blue Area! She has come from a long way!] Mr. 3 announced.

[That's right. I was curious about this area so I asked my boss to let me work here for a little while. Minna, please treat well!] The female voice said with liveliness in her voice.

As the interview continued, Law couldn't help but think.

"Nami-ya?" Law choked out.

"Our captain misses Nami-san already?" Shachi teased. "How cute."

Penguin laughed. "Her voice is just similar to Cat Burglar, captain. Besides, Nami-san seems to be a ery dark person and Cat Burglar is the opposite."

Law nodded. As much as he wanted to think like that, he couldn't help the suspiciousness behind Cat Burglar's true identity.

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***WELL? WELL? **  
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	11. Chapter 11 - My Contract

**I'm back, minna! **

**I've post another One Shot, if you have the time, please check it out. **

**I love your reviews, by the way! **

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**This chapter will reveal the identity of the person who is Nami's task to assassinate. Sounds intense right? Also! Cat Burglar is on the move, dearie! :D **

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Nami sat at the table in front of cameras and video recorders. She answered every questions regarding Cat Burglar. She knew everyone who has a radio and Tv will know Cat Burglar.

"So, Cat Burglar-sama. How does it feel to be working in the same area as Snake Princess?" Mr. 3 interviewed.

"Snake Princess?" The red head asked. "Sorry, I don't know her."

"I see. It's no surprise because you just came here." Mr. 3 said. "Snake Princess is also like you. She is the most beautiful person here in New World area. In the world of A-Pop, she is known as Snake Princess, but in person, she is BOA HANCOCK."

Cat Burglar nodded. She was sure she heard that name before but couldn't remember. "I guess I have a rival, then." Cat Burglar smiled sweetly. Camera flashes everywhere once she announced that she consider Snake Princess her rival.

[After the Conference, Cat Burglar walked near her manager towards their dressing room.]

"Snake vs. Cat huh?" Kalifa started.

"I'm sure I've heard that Boa Hancock from somewhere." Nami said.

"You'll figure it out soon. We're going to head towards the club. Arlong and his business partner are waiting there." Kalifa checked her watch.

Nami arranged her long red wig. Make-up artists entered the room and work on Nami. Some ladies pick out Cat Burglar's dress while Kalifa choose which one suits her.

In the end, Nami's wig was pulled into a pony tail with side bangs. (please think of Erza from Fairy Tail) Nami wore a white shirtless top with GOLD letters on it, with matching white shorts with gold belt. She wore high-knee white boots and a white leather jacket. What can you say? Cat Burglar's trademark is a WHITE ANGEL with fiery hair as she danced around. Her cat mask hid her true identity.

Cat Burglar and Kalifa made their way to the car. Nami checked the papers again. "I just have to perform one song?"

Kalifa nodded. "It's just an intermission number to a mini concert. Arlong might have planned something else. We have to stay alert."

"I know." Nami looked at the window. "What time is it?"

"5pm." Kalifa said.

"I should be at home, lying around the sofa." Nami pouted. "I'm still a high school student!"

"And I should be at the bar." Kalifa laughed. "Bear with me. We have to do this, alright?"

Nami nodded. What will she do without her manager? "Thanks."

"That's a first." Kalifa smiled. The black car parked in front of a huge club. "Wear your cloak, Nami. We don't want to start a scandal."

Nami grabbed her black coat and went outside the car. "Is this it?"

"Yeah." Kalifa locked her car and urged Nami to follow her. "We'll go at the back."

The two women made their way at the backdoor. They were greeted by a huge man.

"Welcome. Arlong-san is at the VIP table with his business partner."

"Thanks Chu." Kalifa said.

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Nami took her cloak and hand it to Kalifa.

"Relax and let me do the talking." Kalifa said as she noticed Nami's hand are shaking.

Nami nodded and trusted Kalifa.

Arlong spotted the two. "You're here!"

Arlong sat at the VIP table with his business partner. Kuroobi and Hachi stood behind Arlong. Two men were standing behind his business partner. One is a gorilla and one is a clown. "This is Shiki. My business partner."

Cat Burglar bowed politely. Her face showing a blank expression with a slight smile.

"What's your name?" Shiki asked.

Kalifa bowed. "I'm afraid we can't tell you the identity. You may prefer her as Cat Burglar like she was called at the A-Pop world."

Nami showed no reaction as her cat mask hid it.

"That's a nice manager you got there." Shiki laughed with Arlong. "Well then, Cat Burglar, show me and my companions what you've got." He pointed to Scarlet, a gorilla and Dr. Indigo, a clown.

Cat Burglar nodded and went at the back of the stage, waiting for her cue.

Kalifa looked at her while standing neat Arlong and the others from above.

A tall man with afro talked to her. "Excuse me, if I'm not mistaken you're Cat Burglar right?"

Cat Burglar turned to look at him. His face seems to be wrinkled a bit. Is it because he has a face surgery?

"Yohohoho! I'm so glad I went to get this part-time job! It's a miracle to see Cat Burglar with my own eyes!" The tall man said. "Though I don't have eyes. Wait, I have one now! Yohohoh!"

Cat Burglar sweat dropped. Who is this weird person?!

"My name is Brook." The tall man introduced himself like he read Nami's mind. "Uhm. Cat Burglar-san?"

"Hai?" Nami smiled sweetly. Cat Burglar has an image of bright yet seductive woman.

"May I see your panties?" Brook bowed.

"No way!" Nami did a flying kick at the pervert. Nami regained her posture and stormed off when the announcer called her name. She stood in the middle of the stage, earning a cheer from the crowd. "Are you having fun?!" Cat Burglar giggled.

"YesSssss!" The crowd cheered.

Cat Burglar could see cameras from all over the stage. "Let's do it!"

Music started and Nami danced along the beat.

**"He Said, She Said" –Ashley Tisdale**

**Cat Burglar put her mic on.**  
>Boy walk in the spot, he's so fresh and<br>He got what he needs to impressin'  
>Just look at the way that he dressin'<br>Ain't no question chicks like oh.

**She winked at the crowd, making them go wild.**  
>Girl walkin' the spot, she stop traffic<br>She's got everything you can't pass it  
>She's blowing your mind with her asset<br>So Jessica Alba fantastic,  
>Instant classic boys like oh.<p>

**Cat Burglar moved walk around the small stage and waved at the crowd.**  
>Maybe I can see us moving like that.<br>Maybe I can see us touching like that.  
>Baby I can see us kissing like that.<br>We don't need no more that he said she said.

**She started to do a wave dance using her body. She's flexible!**  
>Maybe I can see us moving like that.<br>Maybe I can see us touching like that.  
>Baby I can see us kissing' like that.<br>We don't need no more that he said she said.

**[Shiki grinned at the young lady. "Arlong, you have a fine young lady there. She got the talent!"]**  
>Maybe I can see us moving like that.<br>Maybe I can see us dancing like that.  
>Baby I can see us chilling like that.<br>We don't need no more that he said she said.

**[Arlong laughed. "I told you! So, what is your decision?"]**  
>Maybe I can see us moving like that.<br>Maybe I can see us dancing like that.  
>Baby I can see us chilling like that.<br>We don't need no more that he said she said.

**[Kalifa eavesdropped at the two men. She got a bad feeling about this.]**  
>He said girl you winnin'<br>She said boy where you've been at  
>Stop talking let's get with it<br>Just like that they

**["I'll take your offer." Shiki smirked evilly. "I'll rent her for 3 days. She'll be useful to my company."]**  
>He said you're amazing<br>She said then why you waiting  
>No more deliberating<br>What you doin' let's get to it  
>Just like that they<p>

**[Kalifa gasped. "3 days is too long, Shiki." Arlong said. "It's going to be expensive."**  
>Boy actin' as if there's no pressure<br>He do everything to get with her  
>He say anything to convince her.<br>Money spent to diamonds send her

**["Name the price. She's worth it anyway." Shiki said.]**  
>Girl playin' it cool but she's with it<br>She lovin' the fact that she's gifted  
>Everything he do she gets lifted<br>Feels so wicked lovin' like oh.

**["15,000 Beri. You can do anything with her, just don't kill her." Arlong laughed.]**

**[Kalifa couldn't do anything but shocked. Why are they treating her like some trash?!]**  
>One night with you, for just one day with you,<br>All the things we could do,  
>Every day I think of<p>

**[Cat Burglar smiled as she sing.]**  
>One night with you<br>no one else but us two  
>All our dreams would come true<br>If we'd just get together

**[Dr. Indigo put out a case and hand it to Arlong. "15,000 Beri."]**  
>Uh, what you waitin' for?<p>

**[Arlong laughed. "Now you're talking. The woman is expert at stealing information from other companies. Have your fun till then."]**  
>You're gonna like it<br>You're gonna want it  
>You're gonna like it<p>

**["We're not going to take her now. I'll contact you if we'll use her. After all, we don't want the others get suspicious of us when we just met and the next day, my company is rich already." Shiki laughed.**  
>We don't need no more that he said she said.<br>You're gonna like it  
>You're gonna want it<br>You're gonna like it  
>We don't need no more that he said she said.<p>

**["Well then, I guess we both have the contract." Arlong said as he shook Shiki's hand.] **

"It's nice working with you." Shiki said.

"Same." Arlong replied. He spotted Nami coming his way. "Thanks for your hard work, Cat Burglar."

Nami didn't speak. She looked at Kalifa who had a troubled face. Shiki stood up along with his companions. "I enjoyed your performance, Cat Burglar. I look forward working with you next time." Shiki and his companions walked away.

"What was that about?" Nami looked at Arlong.

Arlong laughed. "Nothing. You'll see soon."

They heard the crowd shouting ENCORE. "Go out there and make me some money." Arlong commanded. Nami heard him and put on her mask again. She couldn't defy the man in front of her. She stood on the stage and performed once again, making the crowd cheered happily.

"Isn't that a bit, cruel?" Kalifa asked Arlong.

"She agreed to the contract." Arlong said. "She'll make me some money, and while she's at it, she'll be assassinating someone."

"Do you really plan to let her go after that?" Kalifa sounded troubled.

"Of course, I'm a man of my words." Arlong laughed.

"Uhm, Arlong-san, you spoke of assassinating someone, who is it?" Hachi asked.

"Do you know that in the main city, there is a company who is currently expanding and to the point that they can buy our territory?"

Hachi didn't answer.

"Their leader, Cobra will somehow get in my way. I want him to feel pain and hurt so that he'll abandon his company."

"But didn't you sign a contract that business leaders can't harm each other?" Hachi asked again.

"The contract says that me and my workers can't harm the other businesses. What if someone who is just a student and an A-Pop singer do the troublesome part?"

"Arlong-san, if something happened to Cobra-san, his daughter will inherit the company."

"Who said anything about harming Cobra?" Arlong laughed. "Cobra loves his daughter very much. If something were to happen to her, he'll break down."

"Then, you mean-!"

"Yes, Nami's final contract in order to free her family and town is to kill Nefertari Vivi, Cobra's beloved daughter." Arlong said wickedly.

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**If there are wrong grammars and wrong spellings, please do everything in your will to forgive me. LOL. **

**Read then review alright? This chapter seems less funny, because of it's dark conversation. :3 **  
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	12. Chapter 12 - My Grudge Against Her

**I am truly sorry. LOL. **  
><strong>This chapter has some SONG parts. Why? Read and find out. <strong>

**Kalifa is rather cool as she protected Nami, I dare say. Wait... I just spoiled something! **

**Hurry up and read, damn it! HAHAHA! :D **

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Nami finished her work at quarter to 7pm. Arlong went back to his home at the main city with his companions. Nami looked at Kalifa with concern face. She took off her disguise and went back to being Nami.

"Kalifa-san? You were acting weird since Shiki left." Nami said.

"I-is that so?" Kalifa shrugged. She don't dare to tell Nami what she heard about Shiki and Arlong's plan. "Tonight is going to be traffic. Shall we do a detour? It's far but at least not slow."

"Whatever you want, Kalifa-san." Nami hopped in Kalifa's black sweet car.

Kalifa sighed. She started her car and stated to drive to a dark street.

"This is a creepy street. Do you always drive this way?" Nami commented.

"At daylight, it's not the creepy. We're on the Mock Street. We have to go through Mock Town to avoid traffic."

Nami looked at the window. She can see some lights on the right side, but she couldn't see well because of the wall, blocking her view. A loud sound was heard from the outside. Kalifa growled. "Damn it!" She got out of her car and saw a smash on her car. "Ok, who did this?" She yelled when she saw a ball that just crashed on her car.

"I'm sorry!" A guy ran up to apologized.

"Seriously? You boy just damaged my car!" Kalifa argued. "What're you going to do about it?!" She looked at the boy who ran up to her.

"Well, we just played ball, we didn't expect to have a car drive in this area." A man whined.

Nami blinked when she saw the culprit. She opened the window. "Luffy?"

Luffy looked at the woman and waved. "Hey Nami! What're you doing here?"

"We're just passing through." Nami answered. "What're you doing in this creepy place?"

"We're gathering here at Mock Town. There is an exciting event here!" Luffy laughed.

Kalifa looked at the young boy and remembered him from Shank's class. "Okay! I will not be mad at you nor indebt you."

"Yay! Thanks!" Luffy grinned. "Nami! Want to hang out with us, it'll be fun!"

"No thanks. I can't." Nami sighed. She's not used to the word 'FUN' because of her work.

Kalifa looked at the disappointed lady. She smiled. Maybe letting her go with her friend will decrease Nami's uneasiness. "Nami, you should go."

"What?" Nami blinked at her manager.

"You heard her! Let's go!" Luffy opened the door and pulled Nami.

"I'll find a parking lot and park there. I'll catch up with you later." Kalifa smiled as she drove away.

Nami couldn't even argue. "Wai-! Kalifa-san!"

Luffy grabbed her hands and pulled her while grinning. "Let's go!"

Nami looked at the Straw Hat confusingly. "What is in there?" She pointed at behind the wall.

"Fun things." Luffy laughed. "We gather here after class. Almost like a party!"

"Oh." Nami didn't let go of his hand, still nervous of what she'll see.

Luffy scratched his cheeks lightly when he felt Nami's hand squeezing him.

"Hey Mugiwara!" Franky greet him from the tree bench with his woman, Robin.

"So you're Nami." Robin smiled. Nami nodded at the beautiful woman in front of her. "I'm Robin and this is Franky. We're part of the Straw Hats."

Nami was about to answer but she was interrupt by Luffy. "Guys, the bet will come up soon! Ready your cars now, alright?" He laughed.

Nami look at Luffy. "Bet? What bet?"

Car engine started and Luffy grinned. "Race!"

Nami saw several race cars started running around a lap. A car with flames speed up ahead of the others. A dark blue car with ASL letters, followed behind it. Black, Gray and Green cars also speed up, catching to the lead car.

"A race?" Nami blinked.

"Yeah! All of us raced against another gang. For us, it's gang fight!" Luffy laughed. "See that first car with flames? It's my bro, Ace!"

Nami looked at the race, listening to Luffy's explanation.

"The dark blue car with letters belongs to Sabo, another brother of mine." Luffy grinned. "That black car is Bepo's."

"Bepo races too?!" Nami asked. She couldn't imagine a bear driving that fast!

Luffy nodded. "That Gray car belongs to Killer; the green car belongs to Zoro!" Luffy pointed.

"It's amazing to see Zoro raced like that without getting lost." Nami remembered the time she saw Zoro laying at the middle of nowhere.

Sanji saw the two and greet them. "Nami-swan!" He twirled around. "I'm surprise to see you here!" He cooed.

Usopp followed him. He sighed. At least, Sanji is acting like normal now. "What brings you here, Nami?"

"Luffy accidentally threw a ball at my guardian's car, so we kind of got dragged here." Nami said.

"Ball? Ah, Luffy! You kicked it again didn't you?!" A young reindeer shouted behind Usopp.

Nami looked at the weird creature. It has horns. "A reindeer?"

"Yeah. Chopper is a reindeer who ate the human devil fruit. He can talk!" Luffy grinned.

Nami shrieked. "A reindeer! It's talking!"

"That's what I just said." Luffy looked at her. "I thought you already knew about Devil Fruits?!"

"Well I do but he-!" Nami pointed at the frightened reindeer. "Screw that. He's too CUTE!" Nami squealed and embraced the little reindeer.

"C-can't breathe!" Chopper said.

Nami let him down and apologized. "Aren't you afraid of letting the others seeing a talking reindeer?"

"This is Mock Town, where all the people from New World Academy meet up and have some fun." Robin said. "Some of them are just interest in the bet; the car race."

"If a person from a gang win and came in first place, they have the authority to gain anything from the other gang." Franky continued. "Be it money, a member, or a territory."

"None of us win against Ace though. He already won 5 times in a row, this month!" Usopp said. "He just accept the authority to command when he won but never used it. He said he was keeping it for important cases."

The crowd cheered loudly from the race sides.

"Ace won again!" A lady shouted. "He's so cool!"

The Straw Hats look at their swordsman, cursing.

"Zoro! There's always next time!" Luffy cheered.

"I got in 3rd place, damn it!" Zoro said. "I even got a tie with Killer!"

"Who is in second?" Chopper asked.

"Sabo." Zoro said. His eyes landed on the orange head lady. "What're you doing here?"

"I brought her here!" Luffy laughed.

Nami rolled her eyes.

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The Straw Hats sat on top of Franky's truck, plus Nami. Sanji brought the ladies some light drinks. Nami and Robin were chatting on the truck's roof while their legs are hanging. Nami like the raven-haired woman. She was fun to be with. She's mature and have some restraint about asking questions about her. Nami put on her cold mask that is resting inside her. She nearly forgot that she have to be doing her job without socializing too much with others, don't want to get attached now. Nami looked around and saw many cars, parking. A pick-up truck with huge speakers are not far from them. Music and loud cheering can be heard. She watches as everyone dances. She feels like she's in a club.

"So Nami, do you feel relaxed now?" Robin smiled beside her. She's staring at the crowd.

"Why ask?" Nami said.

"Luffy told us that you seemed to be a troubled woman. His instinct never go wrong, you know?" Robin said. "I understand that it's your first day in school, please try to have fun."

Nami nodded. She wants to, but she can't.

"Hey, hey! Did you hear about Cat Burglar's broadcast today?" Usopp laughed. "She announced that she'll consider Snake Princess her rival!"

"I don't know much about Cat Burglar, is she that popular?" Chopper asked. Nami's ears perked up at the sound of her title.

"Yeah! She's really a Cat Burglar! She stole so many hearts of men." Usopp exclaimed. Nami snickered secretly.

"Then, what about Snake Princess?" Chopper asked again. "She's Boa from the Black Building right?"

"Hancock?" Usopp repeated. "Oh yeah, from the other section. She's pretty good too."

"I want to see those two A-Pop singers clashing in one stage!" Franky interrupt them.

"It'll be epic!" Zoro laughed.

"But I wonder who is Cat Burglar?" Luffy said. "I want to see her!"

Nami choked on her drinks.

"Are you alright, Nami?" Robin asked. Nami waved her hand signaling that everything is fine.

"Snake Princess is known as the gorgeous woman!" Sanji said. "Of course, this is Boa Hancock we're talking about. At school, she already looks like a queen!" Sanji sighed dreamily.

Nami got an irritated mark on her head. She hated hearing some compliments about her rival when she hasn't even met her in person, or have she?

"We heard about Cat Burglar in TV right?" Usopp said. "She's talented already! If she's great in TV, wouldn't she be perfect in person? This island is small, maybe we have the chance to meet her!"

"We don't know her that much though." Luffy whined.

"She is incredibly amazing, everyone!" Nami looked at the new voice. She heard this voice from somewhere.

"What do you mean? You haven't even met her" Sanji said.

"Yes I do. I was working on the mini concert earlier and she gave an intermission number!" Nami looked at the man. He has an afro and he's a ske-.

"A SKELETON!" Nami screamed.

"Oh yeah, this is Brook!" Luffy introduced. "He's already dead but somehow alive because of a devil fruit."

Nami calmed down. "Have we met somewhere before?"

"I'm afraid not.." Brook said. "Excuse me, may I see your panties?"

Nami raged and sent a flying kick. "As if!" Huh? She felt a little bit of déjà vu there. "Do you wear masks?"

"Oh yes." Brook laughed. "Yohoho! I wear it so normal people won't freak out."

Nami sighed. It all make sense. She met him at the club earlier.

"Going back to the topic, Brook." Franky said. "You lucky bastard, you already met the A-Pop singer?!"

Brook nodded and laughed. "I was lucky to work there!"

"What is she like?" Chopper asked.

"She's even more attractive at personal. Her personality is cheerful and fun!"

"She sounds nice." Sanji wondered.

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Kid looked around and couldn't believe what he saw. The new student is sitting on the Straw Hat's personal truck! He cleared the way and walked towards them. "You finally joined a gang?"

Nami looked at the accusing person. "Hell no. I was just sitting here."

Kid laughed. "Then, come sit with us!"

Killer followed Kid and look at the situation.

"Ah! Kid! Don't say such things! I invited her first!" Luffy shouted.

"Well, fine." Kid signaled Killer to do something.

Killer immediately get the order and walked back.

"If we can't make her sit with us, we'll sit near her." Kid said.

A black truck was heading towards their way, Killer was driving.

Many of the Kid Pirates joined their area. Kid's gang truck was parked in the right side of the Straw Hats.

"Well, the more the merrier." Luffy laughed. He's completely an idiot; he didn't know that Kid moved there because of Nami.

Kid sat and drink his beer while eyeing the new student from afar.

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The music goes on and on. Law was sitting on his yellow car. Bepo knocked on the window.

"Captain! Why're you inside?! Come out and have fun!" Bepo said.

"No thanks." Law shrugged.

Bepo looked at their yellow/black pick-up truck. The beers are left untouched.

Penguin ran up to them. "Captain! The Kid Pirates and the Straw Hats Pirates are joining in one area!"

"Let them be." Law said.

"Nami-san is in the Straw Hats truck!" Shachi added.

Law looked at them with his eyes narrowed. "So that's why Kid go near them. Call all men. Gather at the Heart truck and moved in towards them."

And so, Luffy welcomed them in their area with a happy face. The position of the trucks are like this; Think of a gigantic square! That is the Mugiwara's area. The Straw Hats are on top of the square. Kid P. are on the right side and Law on the opposite. The race tracks are in front of them. Many cars and trucks are gathered across the field. The music is near the Mugiwara's.

The Whitebeard P. can see the three gangs in one area.

"That's a rare scene." Ace laughed. "Sabo! Kid and Law are getting all chummies with our little bro!"

"Heh~ Isn't it nice for them to form an alliance?"

"I don't think it's an alliance." Marco added. "There's a new girl in the Straw Hats."

"Uwah!" Ace gaped. "That's one heck of a babe."

"Ace, your words." Sabo reminded him. "It must be the girl that Luffy is talking about."

"And he might have some competitions." Ace said. "You think Law and Kid got a thing for her?"

"Who knows." Sabo laughed. "May the best man win then!"

"I agree." Ace laughed beside Sabo. "I'm going to stir things up at school tomorrow."

"Sounds fun." Sabo said. "You in, Marco? We could need someone to share the fun."

"Nah, I'm good. I got to stay with the others." Marco said. "Just let us know what happened next."

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Margarette pointed at the Mugiwara's area. "Hancock-sama. It seems like Luffy-sama is making friends."

"I know. As long as it's not woman, I don't care." Boa said without looking at the Straw Hats.

"You know, if the media see you here, loitering around, it could create a scandal." Margarette panicked.

"You're too noisy, Marga-chan." A woman with long black hair said. She wearing a white hat. "It'll be fine."

"You're the one who should be nervous here, Alvida-san" Margarete said. "You're her manager."

"No one from the outside can sneak in. If one does, he'll be dead before he could do anything." Alvida chukled. "By the way, Snake Princess. What do you think of Cat Burglar when she announced that she considered you as her rival?"

"Not interested. After all, no one can top me." Boa smiled. "Except for that person! That woman always irritate me!"

"Oh? A rival from the past?" Alvida said.

"From Middle School. She's always irritating me." Boa clenched her fist. "We were from the Mermaid Academy during middle school. She's always in the middle of her two pitiful friends. She seems like she's the toughest among them, while the other two is weak."

"And? What does she do to irritate you?" Alvida asked.

"I don't want to talk about it. Just seeing her face is enough for me to kill someone." Boa said evilly.

"Now that's a grudge." Alvida sweat dropped.

"Ah! Luffy-sama is getting close to that new girl, Boa-sama!" A girl from her gang shouted.

Boa looked at the bitch who is getting close to her love. That orange hair woman reminded her of the same person who she held a grudge. "Nami?!"

She stormed off with a calm face, followed by her two snake sisters and her manager. She stopped in front of the Straw Hat truck while looking at the new student.

"I told you she'll attack her!" Usopp whispered to Luffy.

Luffy tilted his head in confusion. Law and Kid seems to understand the current situation. Few moments later, at the intense moment, the music died down. The air seems to have a lot of intense. They looked at the Snake Princess, an A-Pop singer/idol who has a calm impression on her face, yet she's there, standing in front of the Straw Hat truck with her arms crossed.

Nami looked at the woman who is standing and staring at her straight in the eyes.

Other gangs look at the empress, even Ace and Sabo look at them.

"What's happening?" Marco asked.

"I don't know." Sabo said. "Snake Princess seems to step in front of the Straw Hats."

"Maybe some kind of declaration of war will start?" Marco laughed.

"Or maybe a confession." Ace snickered. "That woman likes our younger brother. How nice, he's popular."

"I know right?" Sabo chuckled.

Marco sweat dropped at the two. He looked behind a wall and saw a couple of girls squealing and taking pictures of Ace and Sabo secretly. Sure, the two is also popular.

Ace is playful and reliable. Sabo is smart and also playful. Luffy is cheery and playful. The three brothers are playful, I dare say. That's why they're popular but without them knowing it themselves.

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Bepo murmured. "Is something going to happen?"

"Who knows?" Shachi shook his head.

"Hey, Kid. Isn't that -?"

"Yeah, it's Boa Hancock. The Snake Princess." Kid answered.

"What is she doing?" Franky asked.

Boa pointed at Nami and did her trademark pose. She bent her neck behind her while pointing. "You! Don't get close to my Luffy!" She declared.

"I knew it!" Ace gave a high five at Sabo.

Nami pushed the young captain off her side. He fell from the roof of the truck. "There, happy?"

"Ow!" Luffy rubbed his bottom.

'So this is the Snake Princess that everyone was talking about.' Nami thought. She admit, she had the looks. "I swear I saw you before from somewhere." Nami marked.

"She's an A-Pop singer. Of course you would see her!" Alvida laughed. Boa put a hand in front of her manager.

"So you forgot about me already?" Boa snickered. "We came from the same Middle School!"

Nami ignored the gasps and murmured around her. "Mermaid Academy? I don't remember."

Boa gritted her teeth irritatingly. She pointed at Nami again. "That's what I hate about you! Yo-you always make me mad!"

"Huh?" Nami blinked. "Ah! You're that person?! Your hair looks longer than before." Nami said.

Boa's body began to shake. She truly hated Nami.

"What? You knew Boa?" Robin asked.

"Kind of." Nami answered.

"What did you do to make her hate you?" Zoro asked her.

"I don't really know." Nami shrugged.

"THEN, LET ME REMIND YOU!" Boa yelled. "I clearly remembered what horrible things you did to me!"

"Horrible things?" Kid repeated.

"Captain, this is getting out of hand." Bepo said to his captain.

"Really? It seems interesting though." Law smirked darkly.

"Our second year of middle school, when you first transferred in Mermaid Academy, I was always on top of the class! And you came along, I ranked down!" Boa yelled.

"Is it that bad to rank down?" Usopp blinked. "What rank are you?"

"2nd." Boa answered.

"Isn't that a good enough?" Usopp sweat dropped.

"Of course not! I was on top until that woman stole it!" Boa pointed at Nami.

Nami sighed in defeat. "It's not my fault you got 98 score on Cartography!"

"Don't think that's the only thing you did!" Boa continued. "Everyone from the neighboring school boys liked me, but there's only one person who is not. I got attracted to him. Luffy, please don't be jealous."

"I'm not." Luffy answered innocently.

Boa ignored his remark and continued. "We dated for one week. We were totally in love, he said he's even proud of his girlfriend, being the most beautiful woman in Grand Line Area, until…" She glared at Nami.

"Could it be…?" Shachi said.

"Yes." Boa said. "That woman stole my beloved boyfriend."

"Eh?!" Sanji yelled.

"I loved him and you took him away from me." Boa cried dramatically.

Everyone looked at Nami who was currently in deep thought. "It's not my fault! He's the one who came to me!"

"That very same day, my love became your everyday servant!" Boa yelled.

"He offered that job besides I hated his stalker mode!" Nami answered back. "I didn't even date that guy."

"Ha! The only thing I experienced happiness when you're in that school is when I won the Beauty Contest." Boa smiled.

"It's not my fault that I was sick that day." Nami smiled back.

Everything seems so quiet. Boa's face are already red from anger and embarrassment.

"I'm not done yet!" Boa stopped her. "I've work so hard to earn the trust of the teachers so that they could notice me, but you step up and just trampled my hard work away."

"Because I have a good background instead of you who spent her time bullying others." Nami answered calmly.

That took Boa aback. Yes, she bullied other girls. She threatened them to obey and respect her. It's not a physical bullying though.

Alvida stepped up. "Okay, that's enough. I won't tolerate you on having my singer losing her reputation here."

"She started it." Nami rolled her eyes.

Law was amused to know a little bit of Nami's background. Kid was smirking and somehow proud of her past.

Luffy laughed. "Nami is too calm on this situation."

Their attention was gained by Boa who was chuckling behind her manager. "Tell me Nami, how is your coward friends?"

Nami's eyes darkened at the mention of her friends.

"coward friends?" Bepo asked.

"She had a friend?" Luffy asked.

"That's a wrong reaction, Luffy!" Usopp smack him.

"Take it back." Nami's body was shaking.

"Take what back?" Boa smiled innocently. "Oh you mean your stinky friends who did nothing but cry behind you? What're you going to do, be their hero again like in the past?" She laughed.

The others could see Nami's deadly glare at the Snake Princess. A young blue hair lady stares at the two arguing females from a pillar.

"What is your excuse earlier?" Boa asked sarcastically. "It's not my fault….. that they're weak." She added.

Nami jumped from the truck, prepared her blue staff and ran to the Snake Princess.

"Wait!" Luffy shouted.

Everybody who are witnessing the two females didn't do anything and watch.

Boa's manager block Nami and was about to punch her. Someone ran from the crowd and block the kick with a leg. The culprit arranged her eyeglasses and glared at Alvida. Nami lowered her staff and stood behind her helper.

"I wouldn't do that if I were you." The helper warned.

Sanji's eyes became hearts. "Ooh! It's Kalifa-san!"

Alvida lowered her fist and glared at Kalifa. "Stay out of this. That young lady over there was about to attack my kid." She said.

"And you are about to attack MY kid." Kalifa said. "Nami is my KID. I'm her guardian."

Alvida laughed. "You went down from being a manager to a nanny? How pathetic."

"Say all you want." Kalifa shrugged and turn to look at her singer. "Nami, are you hurt somewhere?" She grabbed Nami's arm and look for bruises.

"I'm fine." Nami said. "Can I kill that bitch now?" She pleaded and pointed at Boa who was crossing her arms and smirking.

"No you can't." Kalifa adjusted her eyeglasses. "What did you say to my KID?" Kalifa glared at Boa.

Boa laughed. "Something about her Stinky Friends."

"They're Camie and Shirahoshi!" Nami yelled.

The two females glared at each other.

"You're not going to clash?!" A man shouted.

"Shut up, Bellamy!" Kid yelled.

"Alvida, how about we do this in our old way?" Kalifa stared.

Alvida smirked. "My kid is an A-Pop singer. Your kid here will just embarrassed herself."

"We'll see about that." Kalifa smirked back. She turn to the gangs. "SNAKE PRINCESS AND NAMI ARE GOING TO HAVE AN A-POP SHOWDOWN! BE READY!"

Luffy laughed. "LET'S DO IT!"

"Everything is getting exciting!" Ace laughed.

"Ace, your face." Sabo sweat dropped at his bro's excited face. "A showdown huh?"

"Isn't that new girl facing the Snake Princess?" Marco asked.

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Nami and Kalifa returned to the Straw Hat's truck. Kalifa went out somewhere to prepare some arrangements.

"Are you sure about this?" Zoro asked. "I don't know what has gotten into you but your enemy is the Snake Princess."

"I don't care. She bad mouthed my friends, I'll make her pay." Nami clenched her fist.

"Oh well, we'll cheer you from here." Brook said.

"That's right!" Chopper smiled.

"Nami-san! Us too! We'll cheer for you!" Shachi shouted from their truck.

"We don't know you yet, and it's a good opportunity to know you." Law said.

"Beat 'er!" Kid laughed as he cheered. "Don't mind it if you lose."

"I am not going to lose, moron!" Nami stick her tongue out.

"Well! Win or lose, you're still our friend." Luffy laughed.

"Friend?" Nami blinked at the word.

"Nami! I got some costumes from my car!" Kalifa said. "Get changed!"

"Hai!" Nami ran up to catch her. Robin watched as Nami left with her manager. She narrowed her eyes in suspicions. 'Is she…..' Robin gasped at her newfound knowledge. "Luffy, it would be really nice if we have a professional singer at our gang." Robin giggled.

"What're you talking about?" Luffy asked. "Brook is here."

Robin didn't answer but looked at the stage that Franky built in a short matter of time. It never ceased to amaze her about her lover's quick work.

Some men helped to connect the speaker and microphone. It was a sudden concert but they're excited to see the outcome.

After a few minutes, all of the students gathered in front of the stage. Kid P., Heart P and the Straw Hats P stayed in their positions. The stage is in front of them. Boa talked to her classmates about being her back up dancers.

Alvida stood at the left stage and Kalifa stood at the opposite. Both of the main singers are not present at the stage. Others are excited about the Snake Princess's personal live performance. It's rare to get a ticket into one of her concerts and yet here they are, witnessing her in action without losing anything.

Boa wore a Blue Chinese sleeveless dress with splits on the side, showing her legs. She wore a black close shoes. Her entire outfit hugs her body; Exposing the size of her perfect body. She didn't tie her hair up. Her outfit signatures her trait; SNAKE PRINCESS.

The two managers continued to glare at each other.

Nami walked out of the car. She completely transformed into someone else. As she made her way towards the back stage, a certain blue hair girl saw her. She was gaping at her and has an excited face as she hid behind a pillar. Nami noticed her though.

"Alright, what do you want?" Nami stopped her tracks to look at the girl.

The blue hair girl wore a very think glass; almost like a nerd. Her wavy blue hair was down and she was fidgeting with her fingers. Nami looked at her from head to toe. She looks plain and lame.

"Uhm, I was moved by your words earlier." The girl said shyly yet confident. "My name is Divi. I'm from the Black Building also."

"I see." Nami said. "Well thanks." She turned around leaving a happy girl behind.

Boa gaped at how fashionable Nami is. Nami seems to like black. She wore a black sleeveless shirt with stars in the middle, made by gold glitters. She has a short leather shorts with chain hanging at the side. She also wore black leather boots with silver locks. On her arms, she has an arm length black gloves that shows her skin; from her palm to her elbow. Her pinwheel and an orange tattoo was exposed. Her cleavage and legs were shimmering.

"Where did you get those outfits?" Boa glared. "Your nanny keep them in her car, without knowing this will happen? Who are you exactly?"

Nami didn't answer anything. She just smirked and gave her a confident eye. She look away from the Snake Princess and head towards a lady who was giving out microphones.

"She's hiding something." Boa gritted her teeth.

"Don't think about it much." Margaret tried to calm her down.

They all met at the backstage.

"2 songs each person." Kalifa explained. "Shall the Snake Princess first do the honor?"

"Are you sure? If she perform first, your kid there might get scared." Alvida smirked.

"We'll see about that." Kalifa said. "What's your song choice?"

"**I LOVE YOU** (-2NE1)" Boa said. "and **Domino **(Jessie J.)"

"Using your songs huh?" Kalifa huffed.

"And? What is your kid there going to sing?" Alvida asked. "She has no own song right?"

Kalifa smiled. "She'll be singing **U&I** (Ailee) and **I will Show You** (Ailee) She'll be using Cat Burglar's song."

"That newbie?" Boa laughed. "Good luck with that." She walked away. Alvida followed her singer.

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The students cheered as Buggy, a teacher from New World Academy who happens to passed by, stood on the stage. "Good evening, low life kids! As you can see, there will be a competition here! I was just passing by and suddenly, Alvida pulled me here. Let me hear your shouts!"

The students shouted loudly.

Satisfied, Buggy continued. "Alright! Enjoy this night while you still can. You're going to be in trouble tomorrow at school, since you're all gathering in this creepy place at night!" He laughed happily. "First off!" He read a paper on his hand. "The Snake Princess who is currently winning everyone's heart! Boa Hancock!"

The crowds cheered as the music started.

**_"When you feel like there's no way out, love is the only way." _** Boa started as she slowly, yet dramatically walked in the middle of the stage.  
><em><br>_**(Boa danced seductively but also, fits the song)****_  
><em>**_Only be good to me  
>Only always smile at me<br>I said oooh, don't make me jealous  
>Oooh, don't make me become obsessed<em>

**(Boa did a waved using her hands, signaling for her dancers to come up)**

_I'm still scared of love  
>So give make me trust you<br>I said oooh, don't make me jealous  
>Oooh, don't make me become obsessed<em>

**(Boa and her dancers stood and waited for the chorus)**

_I Love You (2x)  
>All day, I keep thinking about you<br>All day, I just stare at my phone that's not ringing  
>Why don't you know my heart being like this yet?<br>_**(Boa started dancing in her beat. The crowds cheered from the sudden movement.)**

_I still don't know your heart either_

_At thoughts of you, I can't go to sleep at night  
>I think of you with the moonlight and I confess my heart<br>Why don't you know my heart being like this yet?  
>I still don't know your heart either<em>

**(Boa chose this song, to dedicate it to Luffy. She looked at him and he was picking his nose. It's gross yet attractive at the same time; for her)**

_Look at me now_

**(Ace moved his head in the beat. He was enjoying the performance. As expected of the A-Pop idol! She sure knows how to balance her breathing and dancing.)**_  
>We can't go wrong, bring it back<em>

_Don't play the cat-and-mouse game with me  
>Let's become a bit more honest<br>_**(Law sighed. How on earth can Nami-ya beat such talented woman?)**

_I said oooh, don't make me jealous  
>Oooh, don't make be become obsessed<em>

_I'm curious where you are and what you're doing  
>Are you annoyed by me being like this?<br>_**(Boa smirked inwardly. She knew she was winning the heart of the audience already.)**

_I said oooh, don't make me jealous  
>Oooh, don't make be become obsessed<em>

_I Love You everyday  
>Don't get away<br>Take me away  
><em>**(Boa winked and smiled seductively.)**

_I Love You everyday  
>In everyway<br>I Love You_

_Why don't you know my heart being like this yet?  
>I still don't know your heart either<em>

**(Boa and her dancers pants as the song ended. Instead of clapping, the audience cheered for the Snake Princess) **

'Top that' Boa smirked at the orange head who was looking at her dance from behind the curtains.

The other song went up. The dancers pulled some chairs.

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**(Boa walked like a fashion walker while her dancers are sitting, seductively. She sang.)**

_I'm feeling sexy and free  
>Like glitter's raining on me<br>You're like a shot of pure gold  
>I think I'm 'bout to explode<em>

**(She pulled her hair up and let it fall. The boys cheered and whistled.)**_  
>I can taste the tension like a cloud of smoke in the air<br>Now I'm breathing like I'm running cause you're taking me there  
>Don't you know? You spin me out of control<em>

**(She sat at the chair, showing off her long legs)**

_(back up dancers) Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh  
>We can do this all night<br>Damn this love is skin tight  
>Baby, come on<em>

**(Boa winked again and did a flying kiss)**

_(back up dancers) Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh  
>Boom me like a bass drum<br>Sparkin' up a rhythm  
>Baby, come on!<br>Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh_

**(The boys tried their best to get the imaginary kiss except the Heart P, Kidd P, Whitebeard P and Straw Hats P.)**_  
>Rock my world until the sunlight<br>Make this dream the best I've ever known  
>Dirty dancing in the moonlight<br>Take me down like I'm a domino_

**(Zoro and Franky was trying their best to hold Sanji still. Sanji was forcing his way to the Snake Princess)**

_Every second is a highlight  
>When we touch don't ever let me go<br>Dirty dancing in the moonlight  
>Take me down like I'm a domino<em>

**["Sanji! You'll lose blood if you went to her!" Chopper cried searching for something to keep the nose from bleeding.]**

_You got me losing my mind  
>My heart beats out of time<br>I'm seeing Hollywood stars  
>You strum me like a guitar<em>

**["I can't find anything to help Sanji!" Chopper said. "Usopp! Do you have something?"]**

_I can taste the tension like a cloud of smoke in the air  
>Now I'm breathing like I'm running cause you're taking me there<br>Don't you know? You spin me out of control_

**["I do." Usopp grinned. "I have betadine and alchohol."]**

_Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh  
>We can do this all night<br>Damn this love is skin tight  
>Baby, come on<em>

**["How can those help with a massive nosebleed?!" Chopper shouted.]**

_Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh  
>Boom me like a bass drum<br>Sparkin' up a rhythm  
>Baby, come on!<br>Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh_

**["You asked me if I had something. I have!" Usopp argued.]**_  
>Rock my world until the sunlight<br>Make this dream the best I've ever known  
>Dirty dancing in the moonlight<br>Take me down like I'm a domino_

**["Nevermind." Chopper sighed.]**_  
>Every second is a highlight<br>When we touch don't ever let me go  
>Dirty dancing in the moonlight<br>Take me down like I'm a domino_

Ooh, baby, baby, got me feeling so right  
>Ooh, baby, baby, dancing in the moonlight<p>

**[Fireworks started to pop from behind.]**

_Ooh, baby, baby, got me feeling so right  
>Ooh, baby, baby, dancing in the moonlight<br>Ooh, baby, baby, got me feeling so right  
>Ooh, baby, baby, dancing in the moonlight<br>_**[The scene was perfect. Fireworks plus the timing.'**

_Ooh, baby, baby, got me feeling so right  
>Ooh, baby, baby<em>

**["That woman really did plan for this." Kalifa gritted her nail.]**_  
>Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh<br>Rock my world until the sunlight  
>Make this dream the best I've ever known<br>Dirty dancing in the moonlight  
>Take me down like I'm a domino<em>

**[Calm down, Kalifa-san. I also have a surprise plan." Nami smiled as she whispered something to Kalifa] **_  
>Every second is a highlight<br>When we touch don't ever let me go  
>Dirty dancing in the moonlight<br>Take me down like I'm a domino_

The crowd cheered loudly again. Boa waved and passed through Nami and her manager. "Do you seriously think you can beat me on this one?" Boa smirked.

Nami chuckled.

"I'm the person I was in middle school." Boa said. "I have changed a lot since then."

"Or so I've seen." Nami smiled. "Thank you for giving me the opportunity to show my talent."

Boa blinked in confusion. "What the hell are you talking about? You're just going to embarrassed yourself out there."

"Really now?" Nami smirked victoriously.

Boa felt herself clenching her fist.

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Buggy went out the stage once again. "That was the performance of the Snake Princess! Next is…. Huh? The new student?" He laughed. "She's confronting the A-Pop singer?!"

"Just call her out here, you big red nose!" Luffy yelled from the crowd, making the people laugh.

Buggy felt a tick on her forehead. "I'm giving you a C- in my subject!" He shouted on the mic.

Luffy stick his tongue out. "Bleehh!"

Ace and Sabo laughed at their brother's silliness. "That Luffy!"

"Oi, Luffy!" Usopp shut him out. "Sorry, Buggy-sensei! Please proceed!"

Buggy cleared his throat. "The next one who has the guts to compete with a professional singer is NAMI from Black Building, who also ended up in Hell's Class."

Some clapped and welcome her. Zoro and Franky let go of Sanji.

The boys gaped at Nami's appearance. Hell, she was dead HOT!

Nami put out her mic and started to sing~~~

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**Well? I want to know your thoughts! The good ones only! Keep your scary thoughts in yourselves. I already troubled myself as I think of it. **

**First song, Boa sang I LOVE YOU by 2NE1. It's K-Pop! I searched for the English lyrics so that you can read the meaning behind her songs. Feel free to search for the steps in youtube if your imagination couldn't keep up with my story. **

**The second song is DOMINO by JESSIE J. It's quite a seductive song for me, I figured it fits for Boa. **

**FYFI. For Your Further Information. I'm a dancer so I imagined a lot of performances in stage, so please bear with me.**

**Nami's song is up next! Song titled: I WILL SHOW YOU and U&I, sang by the same person. AILEE! If you want, you can search it on youtube so you will have the idea of how Nami will perform next. ayiieee. :" It's cool though! K-Pop rocks**

**Wait! I mentions about A-Pop right? I made that up. **  
><strong>Korean Pop = KPop. <strong>  
><strong>Japanese Pop = JPop.<strong>

**Anime singers/dancers = APop! LOL! :D **

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**In this chapter we had a special guest! It's Divi! The shy yet, cheerful lady who began to admire Nami! Let's see. She had a thick glass and a wavy blue hair! I wonder who she is! Her discription is quite obvious, I dare say. **

**Find out in the next chapter, people! **

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	13. Chapter 13 - She Knows!

**I'm freakin' back! It was so hard writing Song Fics! Well, it's worth it.**

**I advice you to search the songs instead. That way, your brains will not go BANG! LOL. **

**Songs: I WILL YOU SHOW YOU AND U&I = by AILEE. Search for the LIVE video and imagine Nami performing it! :D **

**I put the lyrics in English Version so that you can understand the meaning behind her song. **

**If there is a wrong grammar or spelling, don't hate. Everyone makes mistakes, right? **

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Nami looked at the awed crowd as she waited for her cue to sing.

**[Nami starts]**  
><em>You're probably wearing the clothes I bought you<br>You're probably put on the cologne I bought you_

**["That's a nice start." Ace marked while his hand swaying in the air. The others did the same.]  
><strong>_And right now, you're probably meeting her and laughing  
>Did you like her that much that you had to leave me?<em>

**["Uwah, such a sad song!" Chopper said.]  
><strong>_How much more do I have to be better?  
>No matter how much I try to erase you<em>

**["But yet, she has an angelic voice!" Sanji said as his hands flow in the air.]**  
><em>We spent so many days together<em>

**["Boa's song is lively and Nami's song is…." Usopp didn't continue his speech when Nami's music sped up.]  
><strong>_The past times are so regrettable that tears keep flowing but_…

**["Forget I said anything." Usopp gaped when the tempo matched Nami's enthusiastic voice.]  
><strong>_I will show you a completed changed me  
>I will show you a way prettier me<em>

**[Nami walked on the stage and giving smirks to the crowd who was suddenly taken aback.]  
><strong>_I don't wanna cry like a fool over love, over you who left  
>I will meet a hotter guy and I will show you for sure<em>

**[Kid laughed. "That woman never fails to surprise me!"]  
><strong>_A me who is happier than you  
>I won't be sad without you, I won't break down<em>

**[Brook and Luffy stepped on the Straw Hat's truck and danced; imitating Nami's steps.]  
><strong>_Boy you gotta be aware  
>I neatly change my hairstyle and carefully apply my makeup<br>With my high heels and short skirt, everyone turns to look at me_

**["Her choice of songs are quite impressive." Robin giggled. "A lady who is broken hearted tends to change."]  
><strong>_If I ever run into you, I will give a dazzling smile  
>Pass by your surprised face and click clack go on my way<em>

** [They were all surprised at the chorus. 4 girls wearing a white mask with black costumes appeared in front of the stage and danced with Nami. They were in sync.]**

_I will show you a completed changed me  
>I will show you a way prettier me<br>I don't wanna cry like a fool over love, over you who left_

**["Where did she get that back up dancers?!" Alvida asked.  
><strong>_I will meet a hotter guy and I will show you for sure  
>A me who is happier than you<em>

**["I'm telling you, she's hiding something." Boa bit her nails. "We have to find out who is she is."]  
><strong>_I won't be sad without you, I won't break down  
>Boy you gotta be aware<em>

**["Who are those dancers?" Franky asked. "Doesn't seem like they came from our school."]  
><strong>_I will throw away the ring you gave me  
>I will erase the letters you wrote me<br>Without lingering attachment, without regret, I'll forget you_

**["Who cares, as long as they perform well." Zoro said.]  
><strong>_I wanna forget you, I wanna erase you  
>I will show you a completed changed me<br>I will show you a way prettier me_

**['Good thing Nami called her back up dancers in time.' Kalifa smiled.]  
><strong>_I don't wanna cry like a fool over love, over you who left_

**[The crowd cheered when Nami sang the high note of the song. They got goosebumps~]**

_I will meet a hotter guy and I will show you for sure  
>A me who is happier than you<br>I won't be sad without you, I won't break down  
>Boy you gotta be aware<em>

**[Nami and her back up dancers turned around and posed before the final beat. Their right hand, point finger is pointing up. The crowd cheered.]**

"Whoa! That girl is on fire!" Don Flamingo exclaimed as he laughed.  
>"Mm! Oyabin! She makes me mad!" Porche whined.<br>"You're just jealous, Porche-chan." Foxy said and the gorilla laughed beside him.  
>"She got the talent!" Bepo cheered.<br>Law nodded. He couldn't take his eyes off the orange head.

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_Hey, iey. Oh ma my!_

**[Nami grinned as she turn around, facing her audience. Her singing was high. She looks like a diva when she performed.]**

_Come on! Get dirty ha!_

**[Nami and her back up dancers danced in rhythm.]**

_Wait a minute, wait a minute, sorry for interrupting but  
>Why are you saying the same things over and over again?<em>

**[Kid smirked at her words. Nami did a seductive wink.] **

_One of us has to say it first  
>Let's just end it here<em>

**[Luffy stared at Nami. He left something. "Do you think Nami meant her words?"]**

_I want to stop fighting now  
>There's not a day where we just let things go<em>

**["What're you talking about, Luffy?" Usopp asked while moving his head with the beat.]**

_My days have no meaning now  
>I don't smile even for one minute or one second<br>I can't do this anymore, I want to tell you today_

**[Nami did a body wave and so are the back-up dancers, earning some whistles and shouts from the pervert audience.]**

_I don't want to care where you are or what you do_

**["My instinct is kicking me." Luffy said. "It's like she's been through some break up."]**

_Whether you leave or not, do whatever you want  
>The same thing repeats every day<em>

**[Nami pointed at the crowd and move her head sideways in a beat.]**

_U & I, U & I, U & I_

**[Nami narrowed her eyes and give an irritating look. She's acting like a Madonna while singing.]**

_Wait a minute, wait a minute, will you get off of me?  
>Why are you doing this, let go of my hand<em>

**["A lady like her maybe has a past lover." Sanji blew his smoke. "It doesn't concern me as long as she's single now!" He twirled around happily.]**

_Even after hearing it several times, your words are all the same  
>Tired of all your lies and excuses now just get out my face<em>

**['Weren't you going to move on?!' Usopp yelled in his thoughts.]**

** [Law grinned secretly as he watch Nami performing. He was loving her talent already.]**

_We can't turn things back to how it was before  
>We became worse than strangers, we became burdens to each other<em>

**[I have decided! I'll make this girl my sister-in-law!" Ace sang.]**

_Besides you, I have no one else  
>But I don't care anymore, I just wanna tell you<em>

**["You just can't decide that." Sabo sweat dropped.]**__

**[Boa got angry at the sight of her grudge stealing her stage.]**

_I don't want to care where you are or what you do_

**["What're you going to do now?" Margarete asked.]**

_Whether you leave or not, do whatever you want  
>The same thing repeats every day<em>

**["This is bad, Hancock. She's stealing your audience." Alvida warned.]**

_U & I, U & I, U & I_

_**[Boa didn't care. "I've got plenty of times to humiliate that woman." She smiled. She didn't care at all! She's in deep thought. 'She sang exactly like Cat Burglar. It couldn't be her, could she?' Boa thought. **_

**[Nami looked at the audience who were ready to go crazy.]**

_You may think I'll be crying here where you left me  
>But I'm alright, because it won't happen again<br>You and I, it's over now_

**[The audience screamed when Nami let out high note on the last part.]**

_I don't want to care where you are or what you do  
>Whether you leave or not, do whatever you want<em>

**[Nami's dancers hold some mic and continued the song as Nami did the adlib. She stands in the middle of the stage, forcing all of her voice into one shot. Per Nami's request to Kalifa; water pipes began to break down and water sprayed all of them as Nami take the stage in chaos.]**

_The same thing repeats every day  
>U &amp; I, U &amp; I, U &amp; I<em>

**[The audience went wild when water sprayed on them. They're having too much fun! Nami's song and the water broke down, is too much of a surprise.]**

Nami and her back up dancers took one last pose and chuckled.

"That was absolutely incredible!" Luffy, Usopp and Chopper cheered from their truck as they were showered by the water pipes.

It's like raining.

"That was beyond amazing!" Ace laughed and he wiped some water off his face.

Sabo agreed with him, and so did the other Whitebeard P.

Nami stood on the stage, her back-up dancers bid her farewell. Kalifa ran to hug her singer.

"That was entertaining!" Kalifa smiled.

"You think so?" Nami asked.

Alvida and Hancock also went on the stage. They clapped but their faces, not showing so much emotions.

"I guess I underestimated you." Boa looked at Nami. "This is not over yet. School Festival is coming up soon. There, I'll crush you."

"I'll be waiting." Nami crossed her arms confidently.

Buggy interrupt them by coughing. "I guess we all know who won."

"The one who won this competition is the New Student, NAMI!" Buggy exclaimed.

The students cheered.

"She did it!" Chopper hugged Usopp.

"Not bad for her." Kidd smirked.

Boa interrupt their winning moment. She pointed at Nami. "Nami! I declare a competition at the school festival! NO outsiders like your back-up dancers. They're not from our school."

Nami narrowed her eyes.

"How dare you play low!" Kalifa gritted her teeth. "You have your dancers at your school, don't you?!"

Boa pretended not hear a thing. "See ya there, Nami."

Nami rolled her eyes and tried to calm Kalifa down. "Don't worry, I can win this stupid thing."

Kalifa looked at her and sighed. "I know."

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Nami went back down from the stage and made her way towards the car to change clothes with Kalifa.

"Nami, don't forget to not expose yourself as Cat Burglar." Kalifa said. "Your performance today can expose you."

"I know." Nami nodded. She closed the door of the car and changed there. Kalifa went somewhere on the backstage, maybe to retrieve the music album.

They didn't know that someone overheard their little conversation. "She's Cat Burglar?!"

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Buggy still stood on the stage. "Alright kiddos! Party is over! Go home and get some sleep already!"

The students whined. "Boooo!"

"Don't you boo me! I know your classes!" Buggy argued like a child. He stomped off. "I'm going to call Garp!" He yelled. He was about to walk out but then slipped on the floor because of the earlier's performance. "Who dare to make me slip?!" He shouted.

"You slipped on your own." Usopp sweat dropped. "Guys, he'll call the principal."

"Eh?! Grandpa?!" Luffy shouted. "Big nose! Don't call him!"

"Big nose?!" Buggy repeated angrily. "That's it! I'm calling him now!" He put out his cellphone and started dialling.

Robin crossed her arms and did her technique. "Dos Fleur!" Arms sprouted behind Buggy and threw his phone off the ground, making it smashed into pieces.

Buggy's eyes dropped. "MY PHONE! Nico Robin! I just bought that phone!"

"I believe I don't know what you're talking about." Robin smiled. "Do you?" She look at her lover.

Franky laughed. "Who knows."

Everyone laughed and pretended not to see the culprit. "I wonder who broke it!" Some says.

"Oh no! You can't call anyone now, right?" Ace snickered. "Buggy! We'll give you a ride home later, alright?"

"Cars don't passed this area, so it'll be lonely." Sabo added.

Buggy slumped at the floor (comically) "I hate these students." He picked his broken phone and sighed. At least, it has a warranty.

"Buy a NOKIA PHONE!" Usopp shouted. "It's amazing like mine!"

"Shut up! Who would buy such cheap brand?!" Buggy cried; making everybody laughed.

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Nami finished changing and met the nerdy blue haired again. "Oh it's you, again."

Divi nodded. "I accidentally heard you earlier. Is it true you're cat burglar?"

Nami widen her eyes. "Of course not."

"It's obvious if you put it together." Divi said. "If it's a secret, I won't tell anyone."

Nami looked at the girl. "What do you want for an exchange?"

The girl smiled. "Let's be friends !"

She hesitated a bit then finally answered. "Fine. Keep your words, Divi." Nami glared at Divi; or should I say VIVI.

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	14. Chapter 14 - My Secret Admirer!

Tadaima! :D  
><strong>Now that the troublesome song fics chapters are done, I would like to go back to my original plot. <strong>  
><strong>New World Academy's test is coming up! <strong>  
><strong>When I say TEST, there should be someone in class who needs TUTORING right?! Wait... I spoiled you guys again! Gomen! <strong>  
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After the little competition between the Cat Burglar and the Snake Princess, Nami has decided to go home without saying goodbye to anyone.

"Nami, that Divi you're talking about, can you trust her with your identity?" Kalifa said while she's driving.

Nami nodded and leaned on the window. "She seems nice, I think."

"You think?" Kalifa blinked. "Nami! If the media found out about you, we'll screwed!"

"It's not my fault that she heard our conversation." Nami whined. "Just take me home and let me rest. I'm tired"

Kalifa didn't speak. She continued to drive in the streets. "Nami…" She remembered about Shiki and Arlong's agreement.

"What?" Nami asked.

"No, nevermind."

Before Nami could argue, they stopped in front of the academy.

"Oh great, I live further in this stupid school." Nami murmured. She opened the door of Kalifa's car. "I have an upcoming test, Kalifa-san. Please try to narrow the schedules for me."

"Sure." Kalifa smiled. "Are you going in alone there? It's 11pm already!"

"Who else?" Nami looked around. "If you take me to my house, you'll have to go back alone."

"At least I can fight." Kalifa said.

"Oh right! You graduated from this academy. Does that mean you're a devil fruit user too?!"

"So someone told you about it already." Kalifa smiled. "I am one."

"Are you two finished talking?" A man asked. "Because I'm getting tired standing here."

"Paulie! What're you doing here?!" Nami asked.

"I have a job to do with you, remember?" Paulie reminded her. "I need to take care of a girlie like you."

"I don't need to." Nami whined.

"Stop whining and let's go!" Paulie pulled her wrist while Nami argued back.

"Thanks Paulie!" Kalifa shouted from her car. "You saved me from trouble."

Paulie's face redden. "I was just doing my job."

"Fine fine." Nami chuckled. "See you, Kalifa-san!"

Kalifa waved and starts her car.

They watched as Kalifa drive away.

Paulie led the way to Nami's house. "How was your work?"

"Tiring." Nami answered. "What was your school back then, when you still study here?"

"Study? Screw that." Paulie laughed. "We're a bunch of troublemakers. Especially Shanks and Buggy."

"Really?"

Paulie nodded. "We were also in Hell Class back then. Kalifa seems to sense a rivalry among one of our classmates, Alvida."

"Eh?! Alvida-san?! Snake Princess's manager?!"

"You met her?" Paulie laughed. "Those were the good times, we were also split into groups. Kaku and Lucci always argue about Kalifa. I stayed put, watching them as they fight."

"I didn't know Kalifa-san is so popular!" Nami exclaimed.

"Why not? She's smart and gorgeous!" Paulie blushed.

Nami made a teasing face. "Heh~~~~"

"Leave me be." Paulie said.

Nami laughed. She remembered something. "Paulie, how much did you know about me?"

Paulie thought for a bit. "Let's see. Nami, 20 years old, came from Grand Line Academy because you punched a teacher there. In Middle school, you studied in Mermaid academy. Originally you're from East Blue, but thanks to your guardian, Arlong who discovered your talent while singing on the streets, you were being taken care of him. He asked permission to your family and they agreed. So that's why you're here, Cat Burglar Nami."

"That's the creepiest story I have ever heard." Nami clenched her bag.

"Ha? I was just telling you on what Shanks and I know!" Paulie argued. "That's what in your bio said, your guardian personally did it."

"I'm saying is it's not true." Nami said. "The schools you speak of are true. Yes, he discovered me while I was performing on the streets. The rest are just a bunch of lies."

Paulie looked at her questioningly.

"We're here." Nami interrupt. "I want to rest, see you at the school tomorrow, Paulie."

Paulie nodded as he watch the orange head close the door behind her.

Nami sat at the doorstep while she leaned on the door. "It's a bunch of lies." She murmured as she hugged her knees and buried her head.

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"It's 11:30 already and Nami is not coming back." Luffy whined.

"She texted me. She said she already went home." Robin said.

"HA? She went home?!" Luffy shouted. "Wait, why do you have her email ad?!"

"We exchanged our email ad earlier." Robin smiled.

Law walked near her. "Give me."

Robin giggled. "Here." She gave him Nami's email ad.

"Sounds fun! Me too!" Luffy laughed.

In the end, all the Straw Hats got Nami's email ad plus Law.

Kid snatched Usopp's phone and copied it.

"If you want her email ad, you could've said so!" Usopp remarked. "You don't have to scare the hell out of me!"

"Why should I say it when I could steal it?" Kid laughed. "There, success!"

"I hate your stupid guts." Usopp shouted.

"HA?" Kid glared at the poor sniper.

"Nothing." Usopp whistled innocently.

Kidd, Law, Luffy and Zoro looked at their cellphones with Nami's ad.

One of them texted.

**_"G'night." –Anonymous_**

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Nami opened her cellphone. She just got out from the hot bath.

She read the text and replied. **_"Yeah, who is this?"_**

**_"Your secret admirer perhaps? It's a secret." –Him._**

**_"Do what you want." –Nami_**

**_"You're going to sleep already?" –Him_**

**_"I'm tired. Can we continue this tomorrow?" –Nami yawned._**

**_"Sure." –Him._**

**_"Good night, whoever you are." –Nami_**

**_"Good night, sleep tight, just dream of me tonight." –Him._**

Nami giggled at the humor of this guy. **_"Funny guy." _** She replied and then went to sleep on her nice comfortable bed.

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At the Mock Town, everyone is enjoying themselves at the music.

But a certain guy, was slightly blushing and chuckling as he exchanged text with the woman he likes.

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**I WONDER WHO IS THIS MYSTERY MAN THAT IS ONE STEP AHEAD ON CAPTURING THE MAIN CHARACTER, NAMI's HEART?!**

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	15. Chapter 15 - My First Friend

**Thanks for the wait! **

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[[[[NEXT DAY]]]]

[[[[Time Check! 6:30am]]]]

Nami woke up, she don't know why but she's excited to go to school early. She prepared herself, feed her cute little kitty, grabbed her bag and walk towards the school ground.

"7:15!" Nami looked at her phone happily. "I wonder who the guy from last night is."

"Who are you talking to?" A man behind her asked.

"Eustass?!" Nami jumped at surprised. "Why're you so early?!"

"I could ask you the same thing." Kid answered. "I'm heading towards the classroom."

"Same for me." Nami said.

"Want to walk together?" Kid asked.

"We're already walking together." Nami looked at him. "How was my performance last night?" She couldn't think of anything else to say. Awkwardness can lead to more awkwardness. (LOL)

"You surprised me!" Kid laughed. "Dancing is not too much of a surprise but singing that high note? You could've beaten Cat Burglar!"

Nami laughed sarcastically. "What is Cat Burglar's personality to you?"

"A brat. She's a complete opposite of you." Kid said. "Though I prefer to be with you." He swung his arms around Nami's shoulder.

"Nice try Eustass." Nami shook his arms around him. "I don't like to get clingy to someone, especially boys."

"Oh come on now, babe!" Kid laughed as he watched Nami took off. He ran to catch up to her but end up getting snob at. "Look at me."

Nami continued walking and facing front.

Kid run in front of her and tried to block Nami's path. "Alright, I'm sorry! I crossed the line." Kid snickered.

"Apologizing won't do you any good." Nami stared at him.

"Then, what do you want me to do?!" Kid asked.

"300 Beri for touching me earlier plus 100 Beri for flirting with me." Nami showed her palm. "Now pay up."

Kid's mouth hangs open. So this is the girl's personality. He hadn't known her well yesterday and now, she's showing her bratty yet bossy attitude. "Are you kidding me? I can understand the touching part fee but FLIRTING fee?! Many guys would want to flirt with you!"

"Then I'll be rich." Nami grinned.

"No way! I'm not going to pay just because of your money loving scheme!" Kid argued.

"Alright. I was just kidding." Nami sighed. "I can just put it in my list. Eventually, you have to pay me." Nami took out her black notebook and write Kid's name.

"I can't believe you!" Kid shouted (comically)

"Trust me; you haven't seen my true personality yet." Nami stick her tongue out and walk away from the shock man.

Kid growled and cursed yet he walk beside the greedy woman; telling her to forget about the money he just owed. Of course, Nami pretend she couldn't hear him, making Kid annoyed.

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[[[In a mansion, somewhere in the New World Area.]]]

Maids and security are scattered in it. A man eating on the end of the table with a lady beside him. 3 men are standing behind their backs.

"Igaram, do you know about Cat Burglar?" The lady with the blue hair asked.

Igaram nodded politely. "I believe she's the A-pop singer who recently started to work in this area. Why did you asked, Vivi-sama?"

Vivi giggled and shook her head. "Nothing important."

"It seems that Vivi-sama know something interesting." Chaka suspected. "Is it about school?"

"Well, yeah." Vivi answered. "I just made my first female friend!"

Pell frown. "First?! Vivi-sama! The 1st semester of your school has already passed. You just made a female friend NOW?!"

Vivi pouted. "But…. The girls in my class are mean. They look down on other students, I don't like them."

Cobra laughed. "That's good. But, your friend that you're talking about, she's in another class?"

Vivi nodded. "She's so cool!"

"Vivi-sama, appearance doesn't matter. It's on the inside the counts." Igaram reminded her.

"I know!" Vivi laughed.

A maid approached them. "Vivi-sama, here are your dress and eyeglass you requested."

Cobra's eyes widen. "Vivi! Why are you wearing those clothes? Don't you have more beautiful clothes in your closet? You will like a nerd student!"

"Father!" Vivi snatched her things. "I'm not used to talking to many people without my glasses, especially when you put me into a huge academy!"

"Really?" Cobra blinked.

"That's precisely correct." Pell said. "Vivi-sama is afraid of talking to many people without her thick glasses. If she took them off and go to public, she has a massive nosebleed."

"Why didn't you see our personal doctor?" Corbra panicked. "If you have such disease you have to get it treated! Vivi, you're my only heir in the company. If you can't get rid of your disease, our company is at risk. Now, I'll took a day off and take you to a hospital."

"Sir, you can't! You have a meeting with Neptune-sama!" Chaka reminded.

"Father, I'm alright." Vivi said. "The doctor said that it'll take some time. All I have to do is get use to talking to others without getting a nosebleed. He said that I was just used to study with a few people since I was a child. It'll need a little bit of adjustments."

Cobra sighed in relief. "You have to get it treated, Vivi. An arrange marriage is already scheduled for you."

"I understand." Vivi frowned. She already loved another man but she couldn't disappoint her father. "I shall go change now." She left the dining room and head towards her room.

Cobra slumped back into her chair and rubbed his aching temple.

"Are you alright, sir?" Pell asked.

"Yes." Cobra nodded.

"Sir, I know it's rude but an arrange marriage might be a little to forcing towards Vivi-sama." Iragam said.

"My daughter is a kind girl. She never once tries to disobey nor to disappoint me ever since my wife died." Cobra explained. "Of course I want her to be happy but there are enemies and rivals all over the place, especially Arlong. He wanted me to abandon my company; he's a man with a lot of dirty trick under his sleeves. I have to protect my daughter by giving her hands in marriage to Neptune's son. She's safe there."

"I understand, sire." Igaram bowed politely.

Vivi went back to the dining room, already prepared to go to school.

"Vivi-sama! What are you wearing?!" Pell shrieked.

Vivi had her hair tied into a twin ponytails; resting on her shoulders. Her thick glass covering half of her face, she wore a white sweater, covering her entire arms and body. She also have a long skirt covered until her ankles. She wore a close shoes. "I thought I learned about outside is not matters." She giggled.

"Vivi-sama, the reason you were being bullied is because of what your appearance is!" Chaka said.

"Not this time, I have a friend remember?" Vivi said. "I will go to school now. I'll be going with Kohza, I don't want to ride in such luxury car."

"Wait! Vivi!" Her father called out but she ignored it.

"Bye father!" She waved and disappeared from the hallways.

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"Kohza!" Vivi smiled.

Kohza turned around and hugged the girl he loves. Yes, both of them are a 'thing'. "Ready to go?"

Vivi nodded and hopped into his car. She frowned at the thought of the arrange marriage, but she couldn't tell him that. Right now, she's excited to talk to her first friend.

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Nami and Kid walked into the classroom. They found no one there in the room. They're the first one who arrive.

Nami sat in her seat, Kid followed her. He eyed Nami as she looked at the ocean again.

"What's so good about the ocean?" Kid asked her. She probably likes it since she sat there yesterday and did nothing but look at the ocean.

"Because I envy it." Nami answered.

Kid look at her back with confusion. "Envy? You're jealous of the ocean?"

"Look at it. The waves are coming from nowhere. They are free. I want to be free too." Nami said, almost like a whisper.

"Aren't you free already?" Kid asked. "Since yesterday, you were like Ms. Perfect! You are good at what you do. You're smart, talented and kind of cool." He scratched his cheek shyly. It wasn't like him to compliment others, especially girls.

"Define PERFECT." Nami turned around to face Kid.

"Perfect, one you would have everything and good at everything. That's what it takes to be a Perfect Person." Kid proudly answered.

Nami snickered. "That's something morons would have said." She turned her back again.

Kid's forehead showed a gigantic angry vein. "Shut up, bitch."

"I told you I have a name, right?" Nami huffed. She leaned on her table with her palm on her chin. 'Ms Perfect huh?' She thought. She smiled sadly. Everyone thinks she's perfect. They don't know what hell she has been through even now. Arlong gave her advanced tutorials in Middle School, when she got separated from her family. He also gave her harsh training at dancing and singing, even though she doesn't like doing those kind of things. She was forced to do it all. All she wanted was to be with her family in her hometown!

"Na-Mi!" Kid called out to her, making her snapped back into reality.

"Huh?" Nami blinked and look at Kid.

"I've been calling you a hundred times already! I said if you have any ideas on what we'll do at the School Festival?"

"Oh." Nami thought a bit. "First we have to wait until next week, after the tests. We'll have to ask how much budget do our class have."

"Then, there's no point in thinking about it now, huh?" Kid stretched. "It's also your first time having a school festival in this school right?" Nami nodded.

"I heard from the Red Building that it's quite hellish." Kid laughed. "This is a school for devil fruit users after all."

"Hell?" Nami gulped. Of course, who will be happy?! It's a school of freakin' monsters!

"It's where the devil fruit users are free to loiter around the school without Garp's security. Of course the school festival is like the others, but somehow troubling." Kid added. "Do you want to go to the school festival with me?"

Nami thought for a bit. Well, better safe than sorry. "Take care of me then." Nami said then turned away.

Kid gave a victory pose secretly. He just got a date with Nami! He grinned in his mind.

"I wonder why is no one coming." Nami wondered.

"Who knows." Kid said.

[[[[Outside the room]]]]

"Why can't you let us in?!" Usopp asked angrily. It's been like that since he caught a glimpsed of orange hair and red hair walking into the building together.

"I told you, we'll let you in later." Killer laughed. "Be patient."

"It's been freakin' 10 minutes already! I haven't even done my homework yet!" Usopp cried.

"It's your problem then." Heat said.

"What's up guys?" Shachi waved. "Why can't we go in?"

"You can later." Heat answered. "Right now, the room is pretty occupied."

"That's our room. It's never occupied." Usopp argued. He remembered the two familiar figures earlier. "Oh! You were setting Nami and Kid up!"

"Just relax and do your homework somewhere." Killer patted Usopp's head.

"Come on, Usopp! I'll help you!" Shachi said.

"Don't. You haven't done it yet too right?" Usopp sweat dropped. "You just want to copy mine!"

"You got me." Shachi laughed.

Both of them were about to made their way to the nearby bench. Usopp couldn't help the uneasiness in his stomach. What if one of his friends saw Kid with Nami?! Things are going to be ugly.

"What if Captain saw Nami-san and Kid together alone in the room?" Shachi sighed. "This is bad."

Usopp nodded. Both of them have the same thought. Shachi and Usopp stopped in their tracks when they saw Law and Luffy walking together, with Zoro, Sanji and Bepo behind them.

"I told you, you don't have to wait for me in my house to walk to school together!" Zoro shouted.

"Ha? If we don't, you'll get lost AGAIN." Sanji argued back.

"You guys, please stop arguing when I'm in the middle." Bepo sighed.

"Mugiwara-ya! How many times I told you not to walk together with me and Bepo!" Law said. "Everyone will think that our gang is getting friendly!"

"Isn't it alright?" Luffy laughed. "Besides, we formed an alliance!"

"That's 2 years ago in Middle School!" Law reminded him.

"Alliance is still an alliance though." Luffy pouted.

Before Law could argue, Sanji put a hand on his shoulder. "I warned you, Luffy's definition of alliance is different from actual alliances."

Law's eyes darkened.

Usopp and Shachi exchanged glances and quickly understood each other. This meant STALLING THEM FROM GOING TO CLASS.

"Captain!" Shachi ran to hug Law. "I missed you!"

Law gaped. He's subordinate is hugging him?! "Shachi! Get your hands off me!"

"No! I really missed you!" Shachi refused to let go.

"Bepo! Get this guy away from me!" Law ordered his first mate.

"Aye sir!" Bepo grabbed Shachi's legs and pulled. Law pulled back his body.

Luffy laughed. "I can see a giant H!" He marked Law and Bepo and Shachi a huge H because of their position.

"Shut up, Mugiwara-ya!" Law shouted.

"Let's also do it!" Luffy ignored Law and ordered Sanji to grab his legs while Zoro stretched Luffy's arm. Luffy was hanging from the ground, laughing.

Usopp sweat dropped at the entire scene. 'It's not what I have expected but at least they won't go to the classroom for now.' Usopp thought.

Shanks walked around the 2nd floor of the Blue Building, carrying a bunch of stuff. He saw Buggy looking at the window, holding back his laughter.

"What's up, Buggy?" Shanks asked.

Buggy looked at him with disgust face, but Shanks won't seem to mind, instead, Shanks smiled. Buggy hated that part of him. He's too easy going!

"Your students seemed to like cheerleading." Buggy laughed while pointing at Luffy and the others.

Shanks look at them with silly expression. "They're already lively in this time of day." He looked at Buggy again. "Buggy, I have a favor to ask, regarding my new student."

"HA?" Buggy got annoyed suddenly. "First, you asked me to find some documents about that girl and present it to you. Now you're giving me another task?!"

Shanks laughed. "Now, now. I have a secret treasure map. It's a map leading to the hidden treasures of this school." Shanks took out a map, it was well written and old. "Are you interest?"

"Of course I do!" Buggy stood proudly. "What do you want me to do?"

"You didn't read the contents of her documents right?!" Shanks asked.

"Of course I didn't. It's sealed!" Buggy argued. "How could someone sealed a document that contains information about a student?!"

"Because it's secret." Shanks answered. 'So he didn't know that Nami-chan secret work.'

"I don't care about that." Buggy said. "Just give that task of yours so I can get my treasure map."

Shakns nodded. "In Akainu's file desk, there should be a document regarding Nami's guardian, Arlong. I want you to steal it."

"Akainu?!" Buggy's eyes widen. "Are you crazy?! He's the second top person here in this academy! Why would you want a guardian's document?!"

"Let's just say, I'm helping my student live a better life." Shanks answered. "Now go before someone overheard us."

"Yeah, yeah. Whatever." Buggy walked away.

Shanks look at the silly boys on the ground school but his thoughts wandered. 'Something is definitely wrong with Nami-chan's situation.' He thought.

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**Thanks for reading! Read then review, alright? **

**If there are wrong spellings or grammars, please forgive me. Everyone makes mistakes right? **

**Oh and.. I need your help.. **

**I NEED A MALE CHARACTER FROM ONE PIECE THAT HAVEN'T SHOWN UP HERE IN MY STORY YET.**

**He needs to be good looking! I need him in Nami's life! LOL.  
>A terrible rival for LuffyZoro/Law/Kid. **

**I mean... First love can't be forgotten easily right? :D **


	16. Chapter 16 - Their Contract

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**And so... I'm back to update this story again! In just one day I have updated two chapters, I dare say! **

**Don't hate me for turning this story a weird one. A lot of mysteries and tragedy upcoming next next next chapters! **

**Please keep on supporting this story! I beg of you! If you started to hate this, I shall be abandoning my position as a writer and get on with my life. LOL. **

**I have chosen someone to be Nami's guy in the past. :) **

**Thank you for giving me options. So I'll be focusing on their TESTS first and then the School Festival. Don't worry, it'll be quick if I get my head on this story. Each time I type my ideas, it's just getting longer and longer. **

**WARNING: MORE SAD SCENES WILL BE COMING UP IN THE FUTURE CHAPTERS... I wonder what it is~~~**

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Kalifa drove on the bridge between the main city and the New World. Right now, she's sneaking out to see the Cocoyashi. It's one hell of a travel but if it'll make Nami happy, she's willing to do anything.

After 5 hours of travel, Kalifa stopped at a small house near the foot of the mountain. "Genzo-san? Are you here?"

A man with a lot of stitches in his face showed up. "Kalifa-san? What're you doing here? Arlong might see you!"

"I'm fine." Kalifa smiled. "I've brought some refreshments. How is everyone here?"

"Everyone in this town is suffering. They can't go outside this town or else they're doomed. How is Nami?" Genzo asked.

"She's doing fine, I suppose." Kalifa answered. "Where is Belliemere-san and Nojiko-san?"

"They're in the orange plantation. Arlong's men will come back and collect oranges from them this night."

"What?! Why haven't I heard of this?!" Kalifa asked. "Getting oranges from Nami's plantation is not part of the deal!"

"It seems that Belliemere signed a contract." Genzo said. "Why not talk to them?"

Kalifa nodded and run to the orange plantation. She hiked up the small hill and saw the plantation. She caught a glimpsed of blue-purple long haired woman. "Nojiko-san."

"Kalifa-san!" Nojiko waved. "Belliemere-san! Kalifa-san is here!"

A woman in her 30's with red hair ran to them. She sighed in relief to see Nami's manager. "How is Nami? Is she fine? She's doing great in Grand Line Academy right?"

Kalifa frowned. She haven't told Nami's mother about being transferred. "I'm sorry, Nami has been transferred to another school."

"What trouble Nami has causes now?" Nojiko laughed. She knew her sister is a trouble maker.

"She punched a teacher." Kalifa said.

"Punched?!" Belliemere blinked. "Did you hear what she just said?! Nami just punched a teacher! What happened?"

"Nami kind of got in a troublesome argument with him. So she broke- I mean punched his nose." Kalifa laughed nervously.

"Serves him right!" Nojiko laughed. "That's my sister!" She proudly answered.

"Where is she studying now?" Belliemere asked.

"New World Academy." Kalifa said. "I have graduated there long ago, and the studies are impressive." She left the part where there are ABNORMAL people there.

"That's a relief. It's been four years since I last saw her." Belliemere smiled sadly. "Do you have a picture of her? I want to see how much she's changed."

"I haven't told you this yet before but Nami is working really hard right now to save this town."

"Working hard?" Nojiko repeated. "What do you mean?"

"Nami is working as an A-Pop singer known as Cat Burglar secretly. Arlong forced her to do it. But don't worry! I'll continue to support her in any way I could." Kalifa handed them a poster of Cat Burglar.

Belliemere and Nojiko's eyes widen at Nami's appearance. She's quite cheerful and happy.

"If her boyfriend sees this, I wonder what his reaction is!" Nojiko smiled.

"About her boyfriend…" Kalifa adjust her glasses. "She broke up with him 1 month ago."

"Seriously?!" Nojiko was surprised. "But she's always crazy about him! She's the one who broke up with him?! Do you know what happened?"

Kalifa shrugged. Of course she knew but she's not going to give them anymore worries. "I don't know. She hated to bring the subject up." She lied. That time she broke up with him, Nami's heart was completely shattered in billions of pieces. She couldn't speak nor eat after they broke up. After 1 month of not seeing him, she's able to move on with her burdens but the pain is still there. Kalifa witnessed how Nami struggled so much.

"Belliemere-san, what kind of contract did Arlong gave you?" Kalifa tried to change the subject.

"We have to produce a lot of tangerines to their stocks. In return, Nami would have a better life without burdens. We know Nami has been through hardships and trials for the past 4 years, and now, Arlong and I signed a contract to let name live her life freely." Belliemere said.

"It's okay for us to be prisoned here." Nojiko smiled. "At least, no one will die nor get into trouble. The villagers have already agreed to live here for the rest of their lives. Nami is a very bright girl with dreams. We all love her."

Kalifa blinked. "When did you sign a contract with him?"

"2 weeks ago." Belliemere answered.

Wait a minute! Kalifa remembered the time when Arlong and Shiki made a business plan about Nami. Is he going to break his contract like that?! "I'm so sorry, but I have to go. Something urgent has come up!" Kalifa hopped into her car and drove away while biting her thumb nails. Arlong is planning on using Nami for the rest of her lives! That's why Arlong wouldn't want anyone to enter nor leave Cocoyashi. He was keeping his dirty deeds to himself! Arlong made a contract with Belliemere to keep Nami live her life free.  
>Arlong made a contract with Nami to in order to get the things he wanted, until then, Cocoyashi will be free. Kalifa gripped the wheels. She have to do something about this!<p>

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Classes starts and everyone made their way to their respective seats.

Shanks entered. "Let's do a roll call!"

"Righhhhttttt…" The class answered with no enthusiastic.

"**Usopp**!" Shanks called.

"Here!" Usopp shouted.

"**Luffy!**" Shanks continued.

"Not here!" Luffy grinned.

Shanks rolled his eyes. "**Zoro**."

"He's lost!" Sanji laughed while pointing at Zoro's face which is full of anger right now.

Shanks continued. He knew Zoro is there. "**Sanji!**"

"He's out making fun of himself!" Zoro get his revenge.

"**Eustass!**" Shanks called.

"Absent!" Kid shouted.

Shanks sighed. He was used to these guys. "**Trafalgar!**"

Law just shrugged and raised his hand. Shanks take it as a response. **"Killer!" **

"'Sup?" Killer repond.

**"Bepo!" **Shanks called out.

"I'm sorry." Bepo just apologized out of nowhere.

**"Nami-chan?" **Shanks looked for the only girl in class.

Nami raised her hand and response. "Present!"

"FINALLY! Someone who responds normally to a teacher!" Shanks cried. He closed his name lists. "Okay let's resume where we left off…." Shanks turned his back.

"Wait a minute! Shanks! You didn't call us yet!" Shachi shouted from the back.

"Yeah!" Penguin agreed.

"How dare you, Shanks!" Heat argued.

Shanks look at them with a bored face. "Eh? But I figured that if your leaders are here, you will be here also!"

"How confident are you?" Usopp sweat dropped.

"Oh please~ No one in my class have ever been absent before. You all knew the consequences right?" Shanks smiled innocently which made the students shivers. "It's either you'll have to put Sea Shackles/Kairouseki throughout the next day or you'll attend my class, pick one!"

The students groan. The devil fruit users are the one in trouble. If they put on Kairouseki, they will lose their strength and other devil fruits would have to take advantage. For non-devil fruit eaters, putting on shackles is also a no joke. Someone would want to take advantage of a shackled man right?

"Since you understand, let's resume the class!" Shanks cheered happily.

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Psychology ended and everyone stretched themselves.

They stayed in their classrooms and chatted about last night's incident.

"Nami! You were so cool last night!" Luffy laughed. "As expected of my future new member!"

Nami sighed. "I thought I told you that I'm not joining you guys."

"Oh come on, don't be harsh." Luffy laughed.

A tall woman entered the room. She has pink hair and a mature face. Any man would fell in love with her except for the hell's class.

"Good Morning, Hina-san!" Sanji cooed.

"Hello, Sanji-san." She answered while smiling. She scanned the room and caught a glimpsed of orange haired female. "Excuse me, you there!" She called out.

"Me?" Nami blinked while pointing to herself.

"Are you in the right room?" Hina asked. "I know that this class has only boys."

"I transferred yesterday." Nami answered.

"Well, I didn't see you yesterday." Hina said while her hands are on her hips.

Usopp looked back and forth. 'Uh-oh' He knew that Hina has a thing about reverse harems and she hated it. She wants to be the only woman here. "Hina-san! I've done my homework!" He raised his hands, hoping to distract her.

"Very good, Usopp." Hina gets the notebook.

"Wait! Usopp! You didn't let me copied it yet!" Luffy whined. "Hima! Can you give me the notebook? I promise I'll return it to you as soon as I finished copying it!" He begged.

"No one tells something like that to a teacher!" Usopp smacked him."It's HINA-sana not HIMA!"

"Who cares?" Luffy whined. "Can I copy it first, Hima?"

"It's Hina, Luffy" Hina huffed. "And yes, you may. I'll give you 10 minutes." She handed him Usopp's notebook.

"Yay!" Luffy cheered.

"HE CAN ACTUALLY DO THAT?!" Usopp shouted. "10 minutes is too long!"

"As long as he has his answers on his notebook, I don't care." Hina smiled. Let's make this clear. Hina is the type of woman who is kind to boys, in order to make them like her. She dislikes girls who are smart and getting all of the attention. "Did anyone do their homework?"

"I didn't!" Zoro raised his hand.

"Borrow Sanji's notes. You can copy it." Hina smiled sweetly. Sanji saw her smile and couldn't resists to give Zoro his notebook.

"Don't you dare change my answers!" Sanji warned him.

"Sure." Zoro accepted the notebook. "Looking at your notebook makes me want to do some arts in it."

"Don't you dare!" Sanji argued while Zoro copied the answers.

Hina gave them 10 minutes to finish their homework. Nami's eye brow twitched. Is she really a teacher?

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Math ended and Hina waved them goodbye. Nami sighed and hid her face in her arms which are crossed in her desk. "I'm beat."

"Are you alright?" Law asked and gave him an orange flavored candy. "Here, it'll make you regain your energy."

Nami looked at the candy. "Orange flavored? I love oranges! Thanks Law!" She smiled unconsciously at Trafalgar. The candy reminded her of her family in their orange plantation. She opened it and put the candy in her mouth. "So sweet~~" Nami put her hands in her cheeks as she felt her mouth melting in the flavor. Her aura quickly gave a flowery scene behind her. Law felt her aura and look back at his desk, trying to suppressed his laughter. His shoulders were shaking while his one hand blocking his mouth.

"Captain, is there something wrong?" Bepo asked.

Law waved his free hand and said. "Nothing." He looked at Nami who was still in her little world. She looks like an innocent child who has a happy aura. 'So damn cute!' Law thought.

Nami snapped out and look at Law's face who is leaning in his desk with his left hand supporting his cheek. He was looking at her while smirking.

"What?" Nami's face tinted a slight pink. She realized that Law witnessed her little happy moment.

"I'll give you a lot of orange candy flavor from now on." Law grinned.

Nami looked away from his gaze while pouting. Law completely saw a new side of her. He wanted to know about her. He wanted to be close to her. He wanted her to be his.

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**I needed someone to find Nami's cute side. Since Kid already saw Nami's greedy side in the previous chapters. Who will be next to see Nami's other personality sides? Read and Find out! **

**I tried my best to make Arlong evil~ I'm so sorry for those who adore Arlong. I actually cried at NAMI'S SPECIAL EPISODE in the actual series. No matter how many times I watch it, when Belliemere died, I cursed Arlong. We shall create a similar scene from the actual series, shall we? :) **

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	17. Chapter 17 - My Science Class

**Minna! Thank you for your heart warming reviews! **

**I'll try my best to put more comedies and humor in my stories. It's not easy because the plot is about Nami's burden. **

**Nami tried to masked her true self but what will happen if she got caught in her class's circle? Won't she be having fun? **

**Yay me! Some dark conversation later on. But right now, let's have some laughter and squealing as you guys read the first part. :3 LOL**

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The bell signaling them for the next class is up. A woman with black/green hair smiled as she walked in. Nami eyed her, the science teacher seems nice.

"You must be Nami-chan." The teacher gently smiled at her. "I'm your science teacher, Makino. I've heard a lot about you from your classmates."

Nami nodded silently. Makino is a complete angel compared to her math teacher. Nami quickly made Makino her favorite teacher. Cartography might be her favorite subject but Science will be another subject she'll be looking forward to.

Makino frowned slightly when Nami didn't respond. "I'm sorry, did I offend you or something?" Makino asked.

Nami suddenly stood up which made out sleeping Zoro fall out of his chair due to surprise.

"Morning already?" Zoro asked while stretching his limbs.

"You slept through the whole Math class." Sanji said.

Luffy looked at Nami's state. She was bowing?!

"Makino-sensei! From now on, please take care of me." Nami desperately gave her most respect. Why? Makino seems to give out a motherly aura. It makes Nami feel more comfortable. She reminds her of Belliemere.

Makino giggled. "Same to you." She also bowed at her new student.

A question mark popped out from Luffy's head. "Why're they bowing?" He whispered to Usopp.

"They're respecting each other, captain." Usopp answered.

"Oh, I thought Nami was thanking Makino for giving her meat." Luffy grinned.

"Where did that come from?!" Usopp shouted at Luffy's simple mind.

"Usopp, please refrain from shouting in my class." Makino warned him.

Usopp apologized and sat at his chair. 'That damn Luffy….' He cursed inwardly.

Luffy gave him a peace sign plus his trademark grin. Usopp sighed. He could never win his captain's personality.

"Now, let's continue our lesson from yesterday." Makino looked at her book. "Oh, Nami-chan."

"Yes?" Nami politely answered.

"If you don't understand something and I'm quite busy, you can ask Law beside you." Makino smiled.

Nami looked at Law who was buried in his book. "Why him?"

"He has good grades in Science." Makino answered. "Your classmates might be delinquents but each of them have different subjects that they are good at."

Nami made an 'o' mouth. "Well then, Law, I forgot my Science book at home, can I borrow your book? I will outline some things to my notebook."

Law nodded. Before he could hand her his book, Makino interrupt. "Oh dear…. What should we do? In my topic for the today needs to look at the book. If Nami takes the book, Law will not have any book to look at."

Nami thought for a bit. "Law, thanks, I don't need it afterall."

Law looked at the orange head beside him. He carried his desk and put it besides Nami. They're sitting beside each other. Too close that their elbows can barely touch.

Luffy and Zoro frowned. Kid growled at the sight in front of him. He put out his ruler and put it in the sides of Law's right shoulder and Nami's left shoulder. "That's a line. Don't cross the line now!" He warned.

Law glared at the man who just cut his way. Nami didn't care much.

Makino interrupt their little glaring contest. "Well then! Open your books in chapter 14. Bepo please read the 3rd paragraph.

Law didn't listen to the lesson. Each time, he would secretly glance at Nami who was busy taking notes. He watched her every move. He likes the way she bit her lips while solving a formula. He adores her when she played with her pen. He secretly compliments her in his head each time Nami brushed away her long hair from her shoulder.

"Law, how can you solve this problem?" Nami's brown eyes gazed at him.

Law leaned in until their shoulders touched. "Let's see…"

Nami could feel Law's skin as their bodies touch. She quickly felt butterflies in her stomach.

"Nami-ya, are you listening?" Law looked at her.

Nami nodded. "Th-thanks."

"Anytime." Law smirked and leaned in his chair once again. He could feel glares behind him.

"Trafalgar…" Kid growled.

Makino smiled and giggled. Obviously, she knew about their puppy feelings. As they solved some problems in their notebooks, Makino started talking to ease the tensions.

"Are you all excited for the School Festival?" Makino asked the busy students.

Luffy grinned. "Yeah! I wonder what we're going to do this year?"

"Who knows?" Usopp laughed as he calculated some problems.

"Who are your representatives?" Makino asked.

"Nami-san and the shitty red spiky hair." Sanji answered. "Zoro, pass me the calculator."

Zoro did as he was told. He was also busy with solving some problems.

"Isn't it nice, Eustass?" Makino smiled. "You'll get your turn soon!"

Kid quickly understood the science teacher. He laughed. "You got that right."

"Turn? Is it his turn to eat some meat?!" Luffy pouted. "Unfair…."

"Is your brain full of meat?" Usopp sweat dropped.

Luffy thought for a bit. "Oh! I know! Usopp!"

"Huh?" Usopp looked at his captain.

"Zoro always train so he can be called MUSCLE BRAIN, right?" Luffy said.

"Shut up!" Zoro shouted.

Usopp and Luffy ignored his remarks. "I always eat meat so can I be called MEAT BRAIN?" Luffy excitedly asked.

"Why, oh why are you making fun of yourself?" Usopp sighed in defeat.

"But you don't have a hobby so I don't know what I should call you." Luffy whined.

"Just call me by my name, Luffy." Usopp didn't have enough strength to argue with him.

"Then, can I call you BRAINLESS?" Luffy grinned.

"WHY?!" Usopp yelled (comically.)

"Because you don't have anything in your brain." Luffy pouted. "Unlike me and Zoro!"

"That doesn't make me a bit happy at all." Zoro gritted his teeth.

Luffy looked at the stressed sniper. "Don't worry, Usopp! If zombies will come they will immediately walk pass through you." He comforted his friend. "They like brains and you don't have one!" He laughed. "Aren't you a lucky guy?"

"Just shut up and leave me be!" Usopp cried. He was always in the middle of teasing. But he didn't mind. If he can make people laugh, he's satisfied already. He looked at his classmate's laughing state and laughed with them too.

Everyone laughed, even Makino and Nami.

'These guys are so weird.' Nami thought as she laughed.

"Ah? Nami-swan's laugh is so angelic!" Sanji noticed Nami's laughing first.

Nami stopped and hid her mouth.

"Laughing suits you." Zoro smirked. "You should laugh more."

"And smile!" Luffy added.

"Does that mean, the girl is finally opening herself to us?" Killer asked.

Nami huffed and crossed her arms in front of her chest. "There's no way that can be true!" She said.

"Looks like our lady here is a TSUNDERE type." Kid laughed while poking Nami's back.

Nami pouted angrily but that only makes the boys laugh at her cuteness, though she's really angry.

Makino also laughed but then stopped. She clapped her hands to gain everyone's attention. "Alright class! Pass me your notebooks please. Since Usopp is the loudest one today, he'll be helping me carrying those notebooks into the teacher's office."

"Eh?" Usopp whined. "So unfair! Luffy! You have to help me! It's your fault for making me receive such punishment."

"Okay~~" Luffy answered.

The students pass the notebooks to their teacher. Zoro quickly pulled Law's desk back to his original postion. He saw Nami blinking at his sudden action.

"It was in the way." Zoro answered, knowing Nami's question of his actions.

"But Zoro, your desk is in front of me." Nami sweat dropped.

"What, so you want to sit next to that guy?" Zoro murmured as he slumped back into his chair while looking away.

Nami looked at Zoro's back. He seems troubled about something she wasn't sure of. But she felt that it's half of her fault. Without thinking straight, Nami leaned forward and caressed Zoro's spiky hair. "I thought your hair would be rough." Nami awed.

Zoro blushed slightly. He knew Nami couldn't see his blush because she was behind him. He pretended to be angry, but deep inside he was quite enjoying her touch.

"So soft…" Nami whispered.

Zoro grasp her wrist and look at her straight in the eye. "Y-you can do that to me when you feel like it."

Nami smiled teasingly. "You're saying that but you actually like it when you're caressed in your hair right?"

"Y-you're wrong!" Zoro argued.

"Looks like I'm not the only TSUNDERE type here." Nami stick her tongue out and sat at her chair again.

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Garp was looking at his office window. The Hell's classroom window can be seen from his office. He can see the new student, Roronoa, Eutass, Trafalgar, Black Leg, the Long Nose, Killer and Luffy from the window.

His gaze turned to the laughing new student. "You said you investigated this thoroughly, Shanks."

Shanks nodded from his chair. The two are both having a serious talk. "Something is definitely happening in this academy without us knowing it."

Garp looked at Shanks seriously. "Sengoku-san is the highest rank here in this Academy, because he's busy on the outside world, Akainu is currently in charge. We can't do anything against him."

"But if we gather enough evidence, I'm sure Sengoku-san will reconsider." Shanks said.

"What have you accomplished already?" Garp sat at his desk.

Shanks gave him some papers with Nami's picture on it. "Nami, born from Cocoyashi Village. She studied at Mermaid Academy during middle school. At Highschool, which is this year, she was supposed to be at Grand Line Academy. Her guardian said that she was forced to move here because of violating a rule. She was clearly stated as a delinquent after that."

"If that is the only thing you have, we can't present this as an evidence, Red Haired Shanks." Garp said.

"Something is not right." Shanks continued. "If you think about it, she just punched a teacher, that alone made her a delinquent? I don't think so. She made an error but that sort of thing can just lead in suspensions."

"So you're saying that she was forced to move here because of a certain goal?" Garp asked. "Being a delinquent is just an excuse to get enroll here?"

"That's my conclusion. After I check out Nami-chan's personality, she seems to be forcing herself. I trust my instinct, do you?"

"I don't know, Shanks." Garp said. "Even if your instinct is right, evidence is just not going to come by itself, right?"

Shanks nodded. "That's why I needed her guardian's information in Akainu's desk."

"You know you'll be in trouble if you were found out that you're planning something like stealing it from his desk." Garp laughed.

"Nope, I'm not going in trouble." Shanks laughed too. 'Buggy is, though'

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"ACHOO!" Buggy sneezed in the teacher's office.

"Oh, a cold?" Makino asked.

"No, a cough." Buggy answered sarcastically. "I just sneezed, of course it's a cold!"

Luffy and Usopp dropped the notebooks at Makino's desk and laughed.

"Sneeze too much and your big red nose is going to fly away!" Luffy laughed.

"Monkey D. Luffy, you seriously pissed me off." Buggy chewed on his handkerchief.

"Nah~ It's not a cold, someone might be talking about you." Usopp said.

"About how great I am?" Buggy proudly showed his pride. "Tell your friends to go in the Dance Hall in my class. I'll go there later."

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"What else do you know of this child?" Garp asked.

"She's working as an A-Pop singer. Her manager is Kalifa. Her guardian, Arlong didn't reveal much informations in Nami's documents. But I bet that it's all in his documents and Akainu is hiding it." Shank said.

"What else? Her family, friends and lovers." Garp said.

"I did some research about Cocoyashi Village." Shank continued. "It seems that it's under Arlong's control. He bought the village easily and he's now manipulating it."

"It is possible that they're being held hostage for Nami to continue her career." Garp added.

"That's what I also thought." Shanks said. "But I get the feeling that there's more to it."

"We'll leave it at that." Garp said while looking at the door.

Both of them sensed someone's presence. The door knocked.

"Garp!" Smoker came in angrily. "Where are the documents I asked you?"

Garp laughed. "I completely forgot."

"Just because I'm your vice, doesn't mean you can't just leave the bothersome things to me." Smoker argued. "I asked for the documents last week ago!"

"Yeah, my bad." Garp apologized while laughing.

"Geez! Your grandson and you are completely alike!" Smoker cursed.

"Smoker, how much did you hear?" Shanks asked.

"Nothing really. But I can make out who's your target right now. Akainu." Smoker smirked. "To be honest, I prefer Aokiji to take charge. Akainu is too strict when it comes to setting out plans."

"Welcome to the team then." Garp laughed.

"Yeah yeah. Just give me your damn signature and I'll finish it." Smoker handed him a bunch of papers.

"That many?!" Garp whined.

"I already sent Tashigi to get your documents. I'll need your signature by tomorrow afternoon!" Smoker reminded him.

"Before you go, Smoker." Garp said.

"Huh?" Smoker looked at his principal who has a serious expression. "I have a task to give you regarding our new student."

"I thought this was about taking out Akainu?" Smoker growled. "Why do I have to do it for the new student?!"

"Because we felt that she's somehow connected to these things." Shanks explained.

"I need you to go to a certain town, Cocoyashi." Garp crossed his arms. "Find out Nami's back ground. Arlong's action there. Don't use your vice principal rank. Use your marine rank, in case that they're being threatened."

Smoker nodded. "Whatever, when will I go?"

"It's best that you go after the exams. Akainu might be on guard already. We'll have to drop his guard and Arlong's. On tests, he will be very busy." Garp said.

Smoker sighed and opened the door. "Fine, just finished signing those!" He slammed the door behind him.

Garp sighed and looked at Shanks. "You do it for me."

"Why me?!" Shanks sweat dropped.

"Because I'm too lazy right now." Garp whined as he picked his nose.

Shanks opened the door. "Good luck, principal!" He closes the door behind him.

He remembered Luffy's personality. Geez, those two are so much alike. "Monkeys." He rolled his eyes.

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**I'm so sorry, but I definitely hate Akainu, he killed Ace in the actual series! I prefer Aokiji. LOL.**

**Anyways! There you have it. **

**A little bit of LawNa and ZoNa. **

**Isn't it interesting? Smoker, Shanks and Garp are working together to save Nami-chan's life in the background? **

**A tiny bit of spoiler in the next chapter: Buggy, the art teacher is going to let them perform something. Let's see... In my opinion, doing a stage play is also an ART right? If not, don't mind me. HAHAHA. Nami is the only female in Hell's Class so she's automatically the heroine of the stage play. Buggy picked 5 men to act as the male lead. Each of them has 5 different scenes, and Nami has to be the heroine in those 5 scenes. Still don't get it? Boooo! Just wait for the next chapter... LOL. **

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	18. Chapter 18 - Their Drama Lesson

**WELCOME TO HIS DRAMA CLASS!**

**I'm just kidding. LOL. Read this with a happy face! No frowning allowed! **

**This is just an introduction of Buggy's class. If you don't get his explanation very well, you might as well be group in with Luffy. :D **

**Don't worry. It'll be fun in the next chapters! HAHAHA.**

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As Buggy instructed the Hell's Class, they gathered at the dance hall while waiting for Buggy.

"Why does Buggy wanted to meet up here?" Zoro asked.

"Who knows." Usopp shrugged. "I hope it's painting again like last week!"

"Only you enjoyed it." Sanji said. "I hate painting!"

"Just don't forget that the test is coming up next week." Law reminded. "We don't want to repeat the test during the School Festival."

"Why?" Nami asked, she unexpectedly joined their conversation.

"Last semester, we repeated a lot of subjects." Luffy whined. "I hate that. Shanks was being considerate back then, so we escaped Grandpa's torture."

"Heh…" Nami nodded in understanding. "But Makino-sensei told me that you guys have specialty in different subjects. Law is good at Science right?"

Law nodded.

"What subject are you confident in?" Nami asked the boys.

"Science" -Law

"Art" -Usopp

"PE" –Zoro

"Math" –Kid

"Japanese" –Killer

"Cooking" –Sanji

"English" -Bepo

"Cartography" –Shachi

"History" –Penguin

"Eat" –Luffy

Usopp sighed. "Luffy, eating is not in our schedule."

"Then! Break time!" Luffy grinned.

Nami ignored the little conversation. "Everyone here is confident at the subjects. Why on earth did you failed on the test?"

"Because we don't know the subjects other than what we prefer." Killer said.

"Why couldn't you guys just have a group study? You can put all your knowledge together for once."

"Studying? With them?!" Kid shouted. "No way, I'm going to do that."

Law scoffed. "I'm glad we have the same thoughts." He glared at Kid and he glared back.

"Forget it, I thought you knew that our class was separated in three groups? We don't hang out with each other so easily." Zoro reminded Nami.

"Oh." Nami response.

Buggy entered at the right moment. "Hello delinquents!"

"Hello, big nose!" Luffy greeted happily.

"Shut up, you." Buggy resisted himself not to beat Luffy up. "You guys were wondering why I ask you to be here, right?"

"I didn't!" Luffy grinned.

Buggy got a huge angry tick in the back of his head. He forced himself to continue his teaching. "Last week, we did some paintings. This week, we're going to do some DRAMA."

The students groan, even Nami. She was completely sucked into the circle.

"Don't 'EH' me!" Buggy whined. "Now, we're going to need a male lead. I want five persons. Hands up!"

The boys didn't raised their hands.

Buggy sighed. "Fine. The female lead is Nami, since she's the only girl here. Who wants to be one of the five male leads?"

"I do!" Luffy laughs. "Sounds fun!"

'Why didn't you raised your hands first?!' Buggy cursed "I need 4 more!"

Bepo raised his captain's hand. "Captain too!"

Law looked at his crew who kept on giving him secret thumbs up. Law sighed. He knew what his crews are thinking.

"Oh? 3 more to go!" Buggy exclaimed.

"We won't give up!" Heat shouted. "Our captain will join!"

Kid smirked. "Damn right!"

"2 more!" Buggy said as he look around. "I will be the one will choose. Zoro and Sanji! Come up!"

"Ha? Why?!" Zoro asked.

"Because out of those guys, you both looked like a normal being." Buggy argued.

"Then what am I?!" Usopp yelled angrily.

"So the five male leads are Luffy, Zoro, Sanji, Law and Kid." Buggy ignored the angry sniper. "The rest, you have a special assignment."

"Huh?" Usopp stopped whining then listened to the teacher.

"The rest of you will have to do a script for the leads. The Heart Pirates will think of a script for Law. The Kid Pirates will think of a script for Kid. And the Straw Hats will think of a script for these 3." Buggy explained.

"I'm alone making the scripts for those guys!" Usopp yelled.

"That's why I'm giving you +3 points in your Art Test next week." Buggy said. "If your script turns out well, you'll have your points, but if it's the opposite, go die."

"D-die?!" Usopp panicked. "Y-y-Yosh! I'll make a great script for you three! You can count me in!" Usopp proudly stood while his knees are shaking.

"One more thing!" Buggy said. "The script must have the settings, plot and MISSION."

"Mission?" Penguin repeated.

"If you just act it, it's boring." Buggy picked his ears. "It's a mission for our female lead."

"HA?" Nami choked out. "Mission for me?"

"That's right, my dear." Buggy laughed as he pointed at Nami. "You have a mission in each script." He looked at the confused students. "In each script, Nami must have a certain goal in order to accomplish the whole plot. For example! The female lead and the male lead are walking down the streets. The female saw a doll and begged the male to buy it for her. He wouldn't buy it. The female must act cutely or seduce the male to let him buy it for her. If the male finally agreed, the mission of the female will be accomplished. Did that enter your stupid brains?" He looked at the dumb founded students.

"So it's all depends on the script on whether Nami-san will accomplished her mission?" Sanji asked.

"I don't get it." Luffy pouted. "Usopp, I don't understand red nose was saying. It was like he's speaking in alien language."

Usopp sighed. "Wait for a bit." Luffy nodded.

"That's where the real thrill will begin." Buggy said. "The students aside the male leads and female leads have the role of creating the PLOT. I didn't say they could write the WHOLE story right? It's ON THE SPOT acting. A small test of your creativeness. Nami and the male leads aren't actually working together in one scene. They're COMPETING."

"Ohhhh…" The students finally grasp a bit of understanding.

"Huh?" Although, Luffy didn't get it yet.

"So what you're trying to say, is Nami and the 5 guys would just have to get the idea of the plot and the mission." Shachi asked. "It's up to them on how will it turn out?"

Buggy nodded.

"That requires a lot of thinking." Killer said. "What kind of competition will they do?"

"Nami has to fulfill her mission and the male lead have to prevents that from happening. As I was saying earlier at my example; if the girl will persuade the boy to agree to her liking, the boy would have to RESIST." Buggy said. "If the male lead got caught up in Nami's acting, he lose. If he resist Nami's acting, he win. The acting must be completed at 5 minutes short. If Nami couldn't persuade the male lead, she automatically lose."

"What do I gain if I win?" Nami asked.

"Let's see, if you win against these 5, you can command them anytime you want, but if you lose to one of these guys, you will be a one week servant to whoever win against you."

"I like where this is going." Kid smirked.

Law snickered, Zoro looked at the orange haired girl who is now full of fire. Sanji kept on twirling around. "I like this side of Nami-swan too!" He cooed.

"I still don't understand it." Luffy pouted.

"Alright!" Buggy clapped his hands. "I'm giving you 15 minutes to think of a quick script. It must be short! The one who will write a script must go outside. The leads will stay here." He motioned Usopp and the others to go outside, leaving the male leads and female leads inside the dance hall.

"I'm not showing any mercy, Nami." Eustass smirked at Nami.

"Don't worry about him." Sanji smiled at Nami. "I'll win for sure, so that you won't get tortured by these dirty guys."

"I bet if Sanji won, he'll be her servant instead." Zoro laughed.

"At least I won." Sanji argued.

"I said IF." Zoro argued back.

"I still don't get it." Luffy whined.

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**Kinda short? That's because in the next chapters, I don't want to do anymore silly things. I want to get into the ACTING SCENES already. So that's why, please look forward to their acting; IT'LL BE FULL OF DRAMAS, LAUGHTER AND SILLINESS. ;)**


	19. Chapter 19 - SaNa and KiNa Scene

Here it is! The start of their Drama Class!

BEWARE: It's contained with heavy silliness and strong twists. Don't read it if you're not prepared. LOL.

[[[Might I remind you that when you see **BOLD LETTERS, **it means that it's A SCENE, alright? I don't want you guys to get confused.]]]

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**If there are wrong grammars or spellings, forgive me. **

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The students except the leads walked inside the dance hall, after being called by Buggy. They finished their task about writing the whole plot thing. Buggy wrote the name of the male leads and put them in a tiny box.

"The first guy I read in the chosen paper is the first one to act out with Nami." Buggy explained as he put his hand in the box. He read the paper and looked around. "The first duo will be Nami and Sanji!"

Nami stood up, followed by Sanji. They walked in front of Usopp. Usopp showed them his work.

"You have 2 minutes to discuss." Buggy said. "The students, who will be on standby, prepare your decoration or whatever the hell you need."

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Vivi walked down the hallway. She carries a lunch box and was looking for someone.

"You seemed trouble, Nefertari-san." Shanks surprised Vivi.

"Shanks-san! Please refrain from calling me that!" Vivi hushed him.

"Because of?" Shanks asked.

"Something." Vivi answered shortly. "Have you seen Nami-san?"

"Right now, she and her classmates are in Buggy's class." Shanks said. "Your schedules of class are not the same."

"I want to eat with Nami-san." Vivi sighed.

Shanks look at his troubled student. He knew Vivi is always alone in class. "Divi-chan, I'm free right now, do you want to eat lunch in the dance hall? Nami-chan will be there."

Vivi's face lightens up and nodded happily.

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Sanji narrowed his eyes as he re-read the plot. "Usopp, are you messing with me?" He asked with a dangerous tone.

Nami is nowhere near them, and so are the others. Sanji has dragged Usopp far away from them.

"I figured you might need it." Usopp said. "I'm being thoughtful, man. I couldn't bear to see you getting hurt all by yourself because of you, cutting your feelings just like that."

"And in front of everyone?!" Sanji asked. "I can confess to her any damn time! Why should you put it in the plot?! To make her reject me in front of everybody?!"

Usopp sighed. "Look, I made Nami's mission alright? It's going to be fine. Just do according to the plot. You confessed to her, but she reject. All you have to do is RESIST Nami's act right?"

Sanji looked at the cunning yet, smart long nose.

"Just don't think of it as acting. Just confess to her, whole heartedly." Usopp patted Sanji's shoulder before walking towards the student.

Sanji's heart squeezed. If he wanted to let go of her easily, he'll have to trust his friend.

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PLOT 1…!

Nami and Sanji stood side by side as Usopp began to explain the mission and the plot.

"Alright!" Usopp started as he stood in front of the class with the leads behind him. "This is a scene where Sanji confesses his love for his childhood friend, Nami. Of course being her childhood friend, Nami couldn't accept his love. Will it ruin their friendship forever?"

"What's up with the summarization?" Killer sweat dropped.

"It's like I'm watching a series!" Luffy excitedly grinned beside Zoro.

"What's Nami's mission?" Buggy asked.

"Since she got confessed by her childhood friend, she have to answer him properly without losing their friendship. Normally, after confessing to another, things get really awkward, right? There's a risk of their friendship being ended." Usopp said. "Sanji's role is to persuade her by accepting his love. I mean, every guy deserves to be happy, right?"

"I see." Buggy said. "Where's your setting?"

"Here is fine. We don't need to use anything." Usopp said.

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Shanks and Vivi looked through the door window.

"How nice, they're having fun." Vivi said.

Shanks opened the door and pulled the nerdy girl behind him. "We're here to intrude!"

Buggy glared at him. "What're you doing here? Do you have that much time?!"

"We were free so we came to see you guys act." Shanks grinned. "Please proceed." Before Buggy could say any further, Usopp left the scene and sat beside Luffy.

"ACTION!" Usopp cheered.

Everyone look at the first live drama they have ever seen.

[[[[Insert SAD SONG]]]]

**Nami has her back turned at Sanji. Sanji breathe in and out. **

**"Nami-san." He called out. "I've got something to tell you."**

**Nami looked at him with a gentle smile. "What is it?" **

**Sanji's heartbeat began to beat faster than the thumping rabbit's feet. **

So are the male audiences. They knew that Nami is acting but her acting is quite remarkable.

**"I know we've been friends since we were kids but the truth is, I LIKE YOU!" Sanji said with confidence in his visible eye. His confession is true. He liked the girl. **

**"I'm so happy!" Nami giggled. "I like you too!" **

**"Wai- what? Seriously?" Sanji blinked.**

**"Yeah! You're my childhood friend and my best friend right?" Nami smiled.**

"FRIENDZONE….." Zoro teased from the audience.

"Don't ruin the mood, Zoro!" Usopp hushed him. 'It's going to sting for a little bit, Sanji. Just a little bit more!' Usopp thought.

**Sanji could feel his heart clenched. It felt so damn hurt to be told like that by the person you like. It was like slapping your face with a giant pole. He was about to walk away; completely forgetting his task, but Nami held Sanji's hand firmly.**

Luffy pouted at the scene, while the other three leads are calm. They were smart enough to think that their turn would be coming up soon, there's no need to get all jealous-like.

Vivi squealed lightly at the sight. She loves fan girling all the time.

**"Is something wrong, Sanji-kun?" Nami asked worriedly.**

**"No, I'm fine." Sanji said, trying to be freed from Nami's hold. **

**Nami used her two hands to lock Sanji's one arm. "When you said you liked me, you meant it?"**

**Sanji nodded silently. **

**"I'm sorry." Nami apologized. "I was caught off guard for a minute there." **

**There was a pause then Sanji started to speak up. "I confessed to you knowing that our friendship is at stake. Nami-san, I really do like you."**

**"You know I don't have time for those things!" Nami said. "Sanji-kun, I'm sorry."**

**Sanji gripped his hands. Even if it's just a tiny bit, he wanted to be happy too. "Nami-san, please…" He begged. **

**"You're my only friend, Sanji-kun. Please stop saying that." Nami said as she let go of his arms and took a couple of step back. She turned around from the audience and him.**

**"But I really-!" **

**"Sanji-kun! Please…" Nami turned her face. Sanji's eyes widen when the edge of Nami's eyes are in a brink of tears. "Don't make this difficult for the both of us." **

**Sanji dropped his head. That was it. He confessed and just lost his friend. He didn't care if this was just acting but it felt so damn real! "I see. Please refrain from talking to me." Sanji turned his back and thinking of walking away. He was hurt, real hurt. If Nami would know that Sanji just confessed his heart out, she'll avoid him and snob him for the rest of his life. He took a step forward and felt something smacked the back of his head. He looked around and saw Nami's shoes on the ground.**

**Nami's tears fell one after another. "You big idiot!" **

**"Huh?" Sanji blinked. **

**"I thought I told you that you're my only friend?! You're thinking of abandoning me?!" Nami cried. Sanji's brain processed. **

"That was a quick twist!" Shanks laughed. He looked at Divi beside him. "Why're you crying?!"

Divi sniffled. "It was too sad!"

"I know right?!" Penguin and Shachi wiped their tears away.

**"What happened to FRIENDS FOREVER!?" Nami shouted as she wiped her tears with the back of her hand. She made that up though. "Aren't you an expertise of making a lady happy?!"**

**Sanji felt the urge to hug her. She was too cute! Damn it! He has no choice but to be friends with her and guard her from BAD PEOPLE; and bad people means ALL BOYS. He walked up unconsciously towards Nami and patted her head. If she's happy, then I'm happy. He remembered the conversation between Usopp and him. At least, he can be close to her. She'll allow him to because he's her friend. "I'm sorry, Nami-san. I won't leave you. I'll be your friend who will protect you always." He assured. He don't care if it's a drama or his real life, but all this time, while performing, he finally got an answer.**

"Nami won the mission!" Buggy exclaimed.

Nami stick her tongue out. "Of course I do." She looked at Sanji who was smiling calmly at her. He's not in his usual mode; love mode. He pinched her cheeks.

"Good work" Sanji smiled and let go of her red cheeks. Sanji walked away and sat at the audience's seat.

Nami noticed his strange actions. She was about to ask him about it, but Luffy and the others loaded her with compliments.

Usopp sat beside Sanji. "How are you?"

"Never felt better." Sanji laughed. "Thanks, dude."

"I guess my part is done." Usopp sighed in relief. "At least you're fully better now. Are you going to apologize to me now?"

"About?" Sanji looked at Usopp with confusing stare.

"You threw my phone yesterday, duh~" Usopp reminded him. "I checked my phone last night, and saw a crack!"

"Then go buy a new one." Sanji said.

"I think I should." Usopp think about it. "Would you like to come with me to buy a new one?"

"Sure, what brand? Samsung? Apple?" Sanji asked. "I'm going with you as a token of thanks for making such script."

Usopp nodded. "Brand? What else, NOKIA of course!"

Sanji looked at him with bored eyes. "Will you look at that, I just remembered something to do!"

"You liar" Usopp growled.

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Buggy finished taking in grades about the plot and acting. "Idiots, take your seat and we'll found out who's next."

"Hurry!" Luffy laughed.

Buggy pulled his hands of the box and look at the chosen name. "Nami and Kid! You're up next!"

"This, I gotta see!" Vivi squealed excitedly.

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Killer walk up to Nami and Kid in a corner.

"Okay, so here's what we have planned." Killer gave a piece of paper.

"I don't have to do anything but lay down?" Kid laughed. "That's the easiest thing to do."

"If I can wake him up through words, I won right?" Nami asked.

"Yeah." Killer said. "Heat! Prepare a table."

Heat looked at him while he was carrying a table.

"Is it a dining table?" Luffy asked excitedly.

"Who knows." Zoro shrugged and glanced at Sanji behind him. He knew his acting earlier has some tiny bit of reality. He wouldn't dare to talk to him about it, he'll hurt Sanji's pride.

Killer stood in front of the class while Kid and Nami is behind him.

"Okay," Buggy started. "Where's the setting of the play?"

"Hospital." Killer answered.

"What's the plot?" Buggy asked again.

"Kid got caught in an accident and his lover, Nami rushed to his hospital bed. Kid's condition is critical and it's up to him whether his fate will kill him or not." Killer explained.

"That sounds creepy." Kidd sweat dropped.

"Do you have any additional characters?" Buggy asked as he took notes.

"Yeah, me as a doctor and Heat as the nurse." Killer said. "Nami's mission is to comfort and convince Kid to wake up from his condition THROUGH WORDS."

"We'll be expecting some love scenes then." Shanks laughed.

"Yeah!" Divi answered while gripping her handkerchief. Her heart began to beat fast at the scene in front of her. She always had a thing about love.

Kid lay down at the table with a bag in his head. As Killer instructed, Kid's task is not to open his eyes and fight his urge to look at the female.

Killer and Heat stood at the edge of Kid's bed. Kid didn't move. He was just laying down with his eyes close and his hands on top of his chest, breathing slowly.

"He looks like he's dead." Luffy laughed.

"I agree!" Usopp laughed with his captain.

"Shut up, brats." Kid hissed.

Nami waited outside the door, she begins to jogged in place in order for her sweat to come out and looks like she really ran. Bepo leaned on the door, not knowing Nami's act outside.

"Readyyyyy!" Buggy shouted. "ACTION!"

Nami slammed the door open and Bepo head earned a bump. Nami was startled to see the bear behind the door. Maybe she opened the door too hard.

"I'm sorry for getting in your way." Bep apologized while scratching his head.

Nami looked at him apologetically but didn't speak, for the sake of acting. **She rushed beside Kid's bed and closed her mouth. She looked at the doctor and the nurse. "How is he?" She asked calmly yet there is a shake inside of her. **

**"He's in critical condition." Killer answered. "We've done everything we can."**

**Heat nodded. As a nurse, he also answered. "We already operated him. His lungs is torn open, his stomach has a huge gash. His blood brain is leaking out and -!"**

**"What kind of accident did he occur?!" Nami shouted.**

**"He fell off the stairs." Killer and Heat chorused.**

"THEN WHY IS HIS CONDITION WORST?!" Usopp pointed out. Everything just didn't make sense! He looked at the doctor and the nurse. They look terrifying! "What're you guys some kind of CRAZY DOCTORS?!"

"What is it called again? Doctor Quack Quack?" Luffy laughed.

**Killer and Heat moved away from the scene, leaving Nami and Kid behind. Nami looked at her –temporary boyfriend-.**

**Kid felt her fingernails touched his forehead to his cheek. He could her sobbing.**

"Ohh! She's good at crying!" Zoro remarked.

**"Eustass, wake up damn it." Nami barely whispered. She leaned in to touch her forehead to his forehead. **

Law couldn't help but growled silently. He knew it's not worth the time to be all jealous but still, their touches are real, damn it!

**Kid's cheeks tinted a small pink. His heart started to beat as fast as a drum roll. He felt Nami's other hand on top of his chest. She grabbed Kid's hand and intertwined them together. **

**"Eustass, don't leave me, alright?" Nami cried. Kid could feel her tears as it falls down one by one. Nami started to slam her hands on Kid's chest softly. Kid could feel it, but thanks to his muscular body, he's not hurt at all. It's taking all his will power not to look at her!**

**"You can't die!" Nami cried. She stopped slamming her hands and moved her face to her chest. She buried her face in his hands chest while crying, non-stop. "You promised me that you'll stay with me always!" She sobbed. She wiped some tears away. She put her face in front of Kid. Kid could feel that she's reaaaallllyyyyy close. **

"For the finale…." Killer smirked besides the audience.

"Is this the part where she'll say 'I LOVE YOU?' Usopp asked excitedly.

Heat nodded and snickering. Kid will have to fight himself once she confessed.

Everyone gulped when Nami's eyes were half open, and her lips were apart. Law's eyes shadowed by his hat. Zoro leaned on the wall while sitting, his arms are crossed. He look at the two, it'll hurt a lot. Luffy didn't react much. He was completely clueless on what is Nami's actions leading to. He trusted his invisible instinct.

"Is she going to kiss him?!" Divi squealed.

"This is interesting!" Shanks laughed quietly.

**"Eustass." Nami spoke up, making everyone stares at them intently. This is going to create chaos. "If you die…" Nami leaned in forward again, this time closer. **

Buggy eyed the two. As much as he hated to admit it, the two got great resistance.

**Nami began to tear up again. "If you're really going to die….." Nami cupped his cheeks. "At least, give me your bank account."**

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"Ow!" Nami groaned in pain as she touches her swollen forehead. "What's the big idea?!

"WHAT KIND OF ENDING WAS THAT?!" The audience and Kid yelled.

Nami look at them with her eye brow raised. "What? My mission is to wake him up THROUGH WORDS, and I succeeded."

"More like you dragged him out from the dead." Usopp pointed out.

"Then he should be grateful." Nami answered.

"That was a crazy ending!" Shanks laughed. "Don't you think so, Divi-chan?"

Vivi nodded while laughing. "It's so fun!"

Buggy sighed. "Nami won this round."

"That is totally unfair." Kid argued.

"She did her mission and you lose, don't be such a sore loser." Buggy argued back. He ignored Eustass following argues. "There might be an incredible twist in the end, yet in went well." He nodded and look at the box. "Next scene! Nami and Luffy!"

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	20. Chapter 20 - LuNa, LawNa and ZoNa Scene

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Luffy excitedly walk near Usopp and Nami. Usopp was explaining some things to them while Luffy run around the two with a grin on his face.

"Luffy! Listen to me!" Usopp scolded. "I've created a plot for you two!"

The young boy stopped beside Nami while his grin didn't fade.

"Alright." Usopp nodded. "Since our captain is a simpleton, we have to give him a small task. Luffy, I've sacrificed my money here alright? You have to eat the foods I've ordered, VERY SLOWLY."

"Foods? There's going to be foods?!" Luffy jump happily.

A knock on the door came.

Bepo opened the door, revealing some foods. Many chefs from the canteen carried the foods and put it on the table where Kid laid earlier.

"It's not yet lunch time, is it?" Buggy asked the chefs. "Even if it is, it's not time yet."

A woman with brown hair with green eyes stared at Buggy. She was taller than him. "Sr. Buggy is it?" Buggy nodded, feeling somewhat scared. "My name is Jessica. One of your students ordered some foods earlier. If you ask me and subordinate to bring it back to my kitchen, I will personally KILL YOU." She threatened.

Buggy was about to argue back when Shanks put a hand on his shoulder. "We appreciate your delivery Jessica-san. Tell Vice Admiral Jonathan that he's lucky to have such a kind wife."

Jessica nodded in understanding. "We shall go then. Usopp, I will ask your father instead to pay your bill."

Usopp waved. "I appreciate that, Jessica-san!"

The chefs made their way outside the dance hall.

"Oooohhh!" Luffy awed. "Is it all mine?!"

"Luffy! I bought this for the sake of my grades! Don't you dare mess it up!" Usopp reminded. "You just have to EAT IT SLOWLY!"

"I will try my best!" Luffy drools while looking at the foods.

'It's going to be a hard one!' Usopp thought. "Nami, your mission is to make Luffy eat slowly! It's going to be tough!"

"But I thought Luffy's task is to eat slowly?" Nami asked.

"You think he can do that?" Usopp pointed at Luffy who was being held down by Zoro and Sanji. "He likes to eat more than anything."

"Oh." Nami reacted.

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Usopp stood tall while Nami was smacking Luffy's hand when it's on the table.

"So, where's your setting?" Buggy asked as he search Usopp's name in the list.

"Anywhere with a dining table." Usopp answered.

"Do you have any special characters?" Buggy asked again.

"Not really."

"How about the plot?"

"Well, it's quite simple. Luffy eats at a dining table with his lover, Nami. You know how he eats right? Nami's mission is to make Luffy eat slowly for at least 10 seconds. Luffy's task is to continue eating in his pace." Usopp explained.

"Okay then." Buggy said. Usopp made his way to near Sanji and Zoro.

"Do you really think Nami could stop our captain when he's in the dining table?" Zoro laughed.

"Who knows. If she lost in this one, there's a possibility that he'll make her join us." Usopp said. "That's why I put extra effort in this scene."

"I'm looking at you in a new light, Usopp!" Sanji exclaimed while Usopp grinned victoriously.

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Luffy and Nami begin to sit at the table, Nami is just in front of Luffy. 'There's no way he could eat that fast, right?' She thought.

"You can do it, Nami-san!" Nami looked at Divi and nodded.

"Readddddyyyyyyyy!" Buggy cheered. "FIGHT!"

"Huh?" Everyone looked at Buggy with confused expression.

"I mean ACTION!" Buggy cleared his throat.

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**When Luffy received Buggy's signal, he tried his hardest to take the spoon and eat slowly, VERY SLOWLY.**

**Nami blinked at his partner, maybe it's not just hard as she thought. The moment she took several bites, she feels like the foods on her plates are slowly disappearing. Everything got suspicious. Her eyes focused on the meat on her plate, as if on instinct, she used her fork to stab the culprit.**

**"IT HURTSSSS!" Luffy cried.**

**Nami's eyes widen, Luffy's hand stretched! Not that she hadn't seen it already but it's all new to her. She felt an angry tick on her head. "Luffy~ Why are you stealing my foods?!" **

**"But yours look delicious." Luffy whined. **

**"At least eat normally!" Nami scolded. **

**"If I do that, the foods will bid farewell to me!" Luffy argued. **

**"There's no such thing." Nami argued back. She should've known that this guy is such a kid! **

**Despite their little argument, Luffy continued to eat. Oh no, at this rate Nami will lose! She cleared her throat. **

**"Luffy, is there anything that interest you?" Nami smiled.**

**Luffy looked at her with a full mouth. "I shon't chink sho." He continued eating.**

**Nami gulped. What is this situation?! He wouldn't budge!**

**"If I let you choose, your family or meat?" Nami asked. **

**Luffy stopped eating for a bit. "I say meat!" He continued eating. **

**"WHY?!" Nami panicked. This is not a good sign. At this rate, the foods will fall into Luffy's stomach in no time!" **

**"Well.." Luffy gulped the meat in his mouth. "My family can take care of themselves but the meats are waiting for me so, yeah." He continued eating. **

**Nami's mouth hung open. Seriously?! She has to think about something. She noticed Luffy's jaw is full of sauce. She sighed in defeat. How much can this guy eat anyway?! She pulled out her handkerchief and stood beside Luffy. **

**Luffy blinked and accidentally dropped his spoon when Nami begin to wipe the sauce away. **

**"If you eat like this, it'll stain your shirt!" Nami scolded and continued to wipe Luffy's jaw. "Urgh, this sauce has already dried up. Wait a minute, Luffy. Don't you dare eat something that will stain the spot where I just wiped!" **

**Luffy nodded softly. He feel kind of nice inside. He watch as Nami pulled out a bottle of water and sprayed some on her handkerchief.**

"Are they really lovers here?" Killer asked. "From what I'm seeing, they look like mother and son."

Kid laughed but was quickly stopped by Buggy when he hit his head with his notebook. "Don't make noise when someone is acting!" Buggy shouted. "Anyone who will shout in the middle of a play will taste my notebook." He meant that, he'll throw a notebook in someone's face.

Shanks called. "Buggy!"

"HUH?!" Buggy growled and turn around. By the time he turned around, Shanks put a notebook on his face. "What?!"

"You were shouting." Shanks smiled innocently.

"Why you-!" Buggy cursed.

"Shhh! They're starting again!" Divi reminded.

**"Luffy.." Nami begin softly. "Let me change my previous question. If you were to choose between meat and me, what will you choose?" **

**Luffy gulped. He understood his feelings quite well. "Of course, it'll be you."**

**Nami smiled angelically at the Straw Hat boy. "I'm glad." She stopped wiping his face and went back to her seat. **

**Luffy also started to eat, but his pace is not fast. He was still caught up in Nami's smile earlier. **

"Oh?! Luffy is eating his food very slowly?!" Sanji said.

"He must have been caught up in Nami's play!" Zoro laughed. "What a kid,"

"I love to see you try acting with her." Usopp snickered.

**Luffy didn't know what he was doing anymore. His brain is full of Nami's smile. It was repeating over and over again. He just grab whatever is near him and ate it.**

**"Luffy?" Nami glanced at him. He was putting ketchup in his miso soup?! "Earth to Luffy!" She called out while waving a hand in front of him. **

**Luffy didn't budge. He took a spoon and put the soup in his mouth. After tasting it, he put on a disgusted face. "Usopp! You ordered some weird food!" **

"You did that!" Usopp defended.

"And, time's up!" Buggy cut off. "It's a miracle that this idiot stopped eating fast in the middle of the play! I've got to say, Nami, you have great talent in acting."

"Whatever." Nami shrugged. She didn't know what exactly happened. All she did was make Luffy choose between her and some meat. She just wiped Luffy's face because it's too disgusting to look at while eating. What on earth happened?

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Luffy sat near Usopp. "Gaaahhh.. I lost."

"Don't worry, if Zoro won, we still have the chance." Usopp comforted.

"I was sucked up in some kind of hurricane." Luffy look at his friend.

"Don't steal my punch lines, Luffy!" Sanji growled behind him. "I'm the only one who can feel a hurricane love!"

"Hurricane Love?" Luffy tilted his head sideways. "Usopp, Sanji is not speaking normally."

"He's just upset about his early play." Usopp teased.

"I'm going to kill you someday." Sanji cursed.

Usopp and Luffy laughed.

"Okay listen up, idiots!" Buggy yelled. "The next lead is Nami and Law!"

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Bepo also gave them a piece of paper.

Nami scanned the paper. "My mission this time is to comfort my angry so-called boyfriend?"

Bepo nodded. "Is it alright, captain?"

"Yeah." Law smirked. "A lovely girl would be comforting me, isn't it great, Nami-ya?"

"For you." Nami rolled her eyes. "Let's just get this over with."

Bepo stood up in front while the Law is busy teasing Nami about some weird stuffs in the background.

"The settings?" Buggy asked.

"In a park then to a small stall." Bepo answered.

"A change of place huh?" Buggy listed. "Do you have special characters?"

"That would be me." Bepo said. "I'll be acting as a waiter plus chef."

"I see. The plot?" Buggy asked again.

"Captain is waiting for his girlfriend in a park. She didn't show up in time and captain was a bit angry with her. They end up in a small stall and talk things out. Nami's mission is to comfort her angry boyfriend until he SMILES and captain's task is to RESIST. He'll have to stay angry with her until the time run out."

Penguin started to bring some chairs and a table for the stall later. Shachi went out for a bit.

"Smile? Law never smiles!" Heat said.

"That's what it makes things hard for Nami-san." Bepo explained. 'If Captain wins, he can spend time with her.'

"Another interesting story." Shanks compliment.

"A love quarrel huh?" Divi squealed in delight.

"Alright, everyone take your seats and we'll begin in a moment." Buggy announced.

Law sat at a chair, facing the audience while crossing his arms.

Nami was far away from the scene. Bepo stood in a stall, waiting for Shachi to come in with two bowls in his hands.

"Reaaddddddyyyyyyyyyy!" Buggy shouted. "ACTION!"

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**Law was sitting with a bored expression. Someone's hands closed his eyes. **

**"Guess who?" Nami said cutely. **

"Her character completely changed!" Usopp said.

"How much can this girl act?!" Zoro asked. "She's pretty good."

**Law grab her hands and stood up. He twirled Nami around in front of him. They are now in front of each other while their hands are in the middle. **

**"You're late." Law said. There's a hint of angry voice as he said that.**

**"I'm sorry, I woke up late." Nami apologized. "Are you mad?"**

**"Not really." Law let go of her hand and start to walk away. **

**Nami followed him with a frown. He's definitely mad at her. She walk faster to catch up with him. They walk side by side and made their way to Bepo's stall. They sat at the table, waiting for Bepo to serve them.**

**"Law, I already apologized, alright?" Nami frowned. "Don't be mad at me." She reached out to touch Law's hand but he quickly pulled it away. Nami bowed her head while clutching her skirt. **

**There was a moment of awkwardness between them, until Bepo came.**

**"What do you want to order?" Bepo asked. **

**"What do you have?" Law said. **

**"We only serve one menu here." Bepo offered. **

"Then why did you bother asking?" Usopp sweat dropped.

** Bepo left the two couples. Law look at Nami who was fidgeting. Maybe this whole act thing is not as bad as he thought it would be. **

**"Law." Nami started. "Do you hate me?" Law caught a glimpse of sadness in her eyes.**

**"No" Law answered bluntly. **

**"But you're mad at me." Nami pouted.**

**"Even if I'm mad at you, I don't hate you." Law said. **

**"Then what do you want me to do?" Nami asked. "I don't want you to be mad at me." **

**Law snickered in his mind. Even if it's acting, she's cute. "A kiss perhaps?" **

"Kyyaaaa!" Divi squealed like a fan girl. She was unconsciously choking Penguin in his throat.

"D-divi!" Penguin choked out.

**Nami felt her blood rising in her cheeks. Should she do that in order in to win?! Law knew he was just playing around. There's no way this girl is going to do it. Every kiss meant a world to a girl right? **

**Bepo interrupt them by place two bowls in their tables.**

"Usopp, what're they eating?" Luffy jealously asked.

"You just ate." Usopp sighed. "I don't know probably some normal soup or curry."

**"What is it?" Nami asked the bear.**

**"BEAR CURRY." Bepo answered.**

"That is so not normal!" Usopp was taken aback. What kind of bear serve a bear curry?!

"Does that mean, he ate his own mother?" Luffy joked.

"I'm sorry." Bepo apologized.

"I was kidding." Luffy regretted joking that.

**As the two couple eat, Nami was pretty troubled. Time is running out and she has not yet making Law smile! At this rate, she's going to lose! She saw Law taking the bowl away. He finished eating?! That was fast. Nami wiped her mouth and drink her water. 'A girl gotta do what girls have to do!' Nami self-motivated.**

**Nami slammed her hands in the table, making Law flinched at her sudden action. She grabbed Law's collar and freakin-KISSED HIM in the lips.**

Of course, this created a chaos in the audience.

Killer and Heat grabbed Kid's arm to prevent him from raging.  
>Luffy looked at the two couple. He unconsciously gripped Usopp's wrist and put some force into it. Usopp felt pain and cried out. He kept on kicking and punching Luffy (comically).<br>Sanji looked away. He just moved one 10 minutes ago, but it still hurts!  
>Zoro, on the other hand felt mad, angry and rage inside of him. Sure, he was calm on the outside but on the inside, he wanted to kill someone.<p>

Buggy and Shank's eyes and mouth widen. They couldn't move nor speak.  
>The Heart Pirates were teasing and cheering happily.<br>Bepo accidentally dropped the bowls because of the sudden action.  
>Vivi covered her mouth and was crying happily.<p>

**Law could feel her soft lips in his. He couldn't even return the kiss. He was utterly shock yet happy at the same time. This girl is unbelievable. **

**Nami let go of the kiss. Why're the others so fired up? It's just a freaking kiss.  
>She got into her role again. <strong>

**Law unexpectedly LAUGH. "You stupid girl, I was just kidding." He smiles after his laugh died down. Nami blushed slightly when she realized that this man has been toying with her since the beginning. But still, he smiled.**

"That's a wrap!" Buggy clapped. "I gotta say, Nami, you were into your role! You made Trafalgar smiles and laughed."

Law went pass Nami and patted her head lightly. "Thanks for the kiss, Nami-ya." He made his way next to his pirate crew who just began teasing him.

Divi dived in Nami's arms. "That was wonderful!"

"You think? I don't think so." Nami said.

"What do you mean? A kiss meant everything to a girl." Divi look at the woman who has no expression at all.

"Maybe I'm an exemption?" Nami laughed. "For me, a kiss is no longer important." Nami frowned slightly. She remembered the man one month ago. She gave him everything, she trusted him yet he betrayed her.

Divi wanted to ask Nami about it but she knew it's not the time for that.

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"Last pair! Zoro and Nami!" Buggy shouted. "Let's get this thing end, so that we can eat lunch already!"

"Ugrhh.. I already ate a lot." Nami whined. She at Luffy's scene and Law's scene.

Zoro stood beside her, not talking.

"Okay, so here's your plot." Usopp began. Zoro snatched the paper and walk away.

"What the hell is his problem?" Nami scoffed.

Usopp look at Zoro's back. 'He's probably mad about earlier.' He thought. "Just don't mind him. Your mission is to be angry to not lose your argument with Zoro."

Nami nodded. Getting angry is pretty easy.

Usopp stood in front of the audience with Zoro and Nami behind him.

"Where's your setting?" Buggy asked.

"Anywhere." Usopp said.

"Do you have special characters?"

"No."

"Your plot?"

"Two lovers are arguing. The one who back down will lose automatically."

"So Nami's mission is to win the argument?" Buggy asked. "And Zoro's task is also to win?"

Usopp nodded. "Pretty simple right?"

"I see." Buggy looked at the list again. "What's the argument about?"

"It's up to them." Usopp shrugged.

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"Reeeaaaddddyyyyyyyyy" Buggy look at the two pairs.

Nami stared at the man in front of him. He was getting in her nerves. He's mad about something and she felt it has something to do with her.

**"What the hell is wrong with you?!" Nami shouted.**

**Zoro quickly understood what she was saying. He was really mad and jealous. "I think you perfectly knew what's wrong with me!" **

"I didn't say start yet." Buggy interrupt. Shanks put a hand on his shoulder and shook his head.

"Things are getting really heat up." Shanks said.

**"Are you stupid? If I know, then I wouldn't bother asking!" Nami yelled. **

**"Then why the hell would you cheat on me?!" Zoro was frustrated.**

**'So this is about a girl cheating on her lover?' Nami thought. "I told you it was nothing! You have seen nothing!" **

**"I saw! I really saw! You kissed him, damn it!" Zoro defended. "Explain yourself!" **

**"Why?! Just because I kissed a guy?! It doesn't mean I was tired of you!" Nami shouted. **

**Zoro clenched his fist. He clearly remembered Law and Nami's kiss. "I courted you because I like you alright? You are mine! What part of that don't you understand?!"**

**"It's just a kiss! Why're you getting so fired up?!"**

**"Because it IS a kiss!" Zoro growled. "Nami, you are not allowed to kiss someone else beside me! I thought you understood?!" **

**Nami felt pain in chest. That same phrase, she heard from her own mouth one month ago. What did man explained again? NOTHING. "Zoro, I-." **

**"You what?!" Zoro angrily shouted. "You kissed someone to what, to make yourself satisfied?! Damn it, Nami! Didn't you know that you're hurting someone the moment you're happy because of that damn kiss?!"**

**She clearly remembered what happened to her. What Zoro is feeling now, she felt it too and it damn hurt. He was acting like he was really hurt. Nami could feel the same thing. She wondered, if THAT man who broke her heart felt the same thing that she was feeling now, what would happen? She certainly don't want to end up feeling the same way as him. Forgetting that it was all an act, she hugged Zoro while crying. **

**"Let go of me, woman!" Zoro yelled. He's not going to fall in her acting, not this time when he's hurt.**

**"I'm sorry, Zoro!" Nami cried. She's crying for real. What Zoro is feeling now, she felt it too. She knew how much it hurts to see your lover kissing another girl and still continued to tell lies. **

**Zoro blinked. Isn't she supposed to be arguing with him? **

Buggy stopped the scene. "It seems like Zoro is our winner!"

Nami broke the hug and realized her mistake. "Oh damn."

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So, He WON.

I wonder what will Zoro make her do for one week as his servant.

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	21. Chapter 21 - Hell's Class

**Sorry for the late update! I was planning something regarding WNWA (Welcome to New World Academy) **

**I got a bizarre idea. LOL. Please stick with me until the end of my story. Just think of this a series with DRAMA/ACTION/ROMANCE. **

**Series are long and intense right? I'm planning to do that. **

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Art/Drama class ended safely.

The students scattered in the canteen, except Divi and Nami. They're still in the hallway, walking side by side.

"Nami-san, you were so great earlier! It's a shame that you lost to Zoro-san though. About the kiss earlier! You really caught me off guard!" Vivi giggled.

Nami nodded. Normally, she'll be annoyed by someone who talks too much, but this girl is an exemption. "Divi right? Why do you want to be friends with me when you can tell everyone my secret?"

Vivi hugged her lunchbox closer. "Actually, when you were confronted by Boa-san, I was impressed by your personality and then I wondered, 'what would it be if you and I are close friends like Camie and Shirahoshi-girl.'. You protected them."

Nami sighed. "Camie and Shirahoshi are my close friends in middle school."

"What are they like?" Vivi asked excitedly.

"Let's see…" Nami thought for a bit and smiled. "Shirashoshi is from a wealthy family. Despite that, she's a crybaby. I couldn't leave her just like that. Camie is from a normal family like me, she always warn be not to cause trouble everywhere. They're both kind and caring. It makes me wanted to protect them."

Vivi look at the smiling woman. Nami looks like she's a dark woman, but if you really get to know her, she's kind. "I'm so jealous." Vivi blurted out.

"Huh?" Nami blinked at the nerdy girl beside her.

"I mean, your close friends are so lucky to have such a lady caring for them." Vivi explained.

Nami smiled again and patted Divi's head. "Do you want me to protect you also?"

Vivi blushed slightly. "Eh?"

"You're also my friend right?" Nami winked. "AH, I'm so hungry!" She walk faster ahead of Vivi, heading towards the cafeteria.

"Friend?" Vivi repeated. She grinned happily. "Nami-san! Wait for me!" She ran to catch up with her NEW-FRIEND.

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Ace and Sabo was walking around the school ground while some girls were secretly taking pictures of them.

"Ace, don't you think that some girls are tailing us?" Sabo whispered to his friend/brother.

Ace put his arms behind his head but continued walking. "Let them be, maybe they're just heading the same way."

"With cellphones flashing at us?" Sabo added.

"Don't be full of yourself, Sabo." Ace laughed. "I'm sure that they're not taking photos at us."

"Alright." Sabo laughed beside him.

Ace caught a glimpse of orange head and blue head. "Sabo, isn't that Nami from last night?"

Sabo nodded. "She's with her friend, I suppose."

Sabo and Ace exchange glances. They ran towards the two female.

"Oiiiiii~~~!" Ace called out.

"Huh?" Divi looked behind her and squealed lightly enough for Nami to hear.

"What?" Nami looked at her friend.

"It's Ace-san and Sabo-san!" Vivi whispered. "They're so popular at the girls in this school."

"You're Nami right?" Ace asked, looking at the woman in front of him.

Nami nodded. "I heard you're Ace and Sabo."

"The one and only." Ace smirked. "Who's your friend here?"

Vivi flinched. "I'm Divi! From the black building, 2nd section!"

"Oh? I heard the 2nd section is only girls?" Sabo said.

Vivi nodded shyly. She never would've thought that these two popular guys will be talking to her personally!

"Do you want to eat lunch with us?" Ace offered. "It'll be our treat."

Shucks. Why did Vivi bring a lunchbox this day!?

"Eating for free?" Nami said. "Why would we reject that offer?"

"It's alright then." Sabo grinned.

The four made their way to the cafeteria. Shanks was standing on the doorway leading to the canteen.

"What's this?" Shanks look at the unexpected group.

"What?" Ace laughed. "We're just eating."

"Sure~~~…" Shanks teased. "Nami-chan, here are the coupons. I've promised to treat the class to lunch right? You were not here yesterday, so I figured I'll hand it to you now."

"'Sorry, Shanks-sensei! These two are going to treat lunch. Can you please treat us next time?"

Shanks smiled at the thought of the new student, finally opening up. "Whatever you say, Nami-chan." He turned around and walked towards the office.

The four search for an empty seat, and they found one in the corner.

"What do you girls want to eat?" Sabo asked.

"Curry." Nami answered.

"I already have a lunch box." Vivi whined. She also wanted to eat some canteen foods with them.

Nami look at her friend. She grabbed the lunchbox and throw it on the garbage can. "I don't see your lunchbox anywhere."

Vivi was utterly speechless. Ace and Sabo laughed. They like this girl's attitude.

"What do you want to order, Divi-chan." Ace smiled.

Vivi's eyes sparkled. "Ramen."

"Right-o!" Ace laughed. "Come on, Sabo!"

The two popular boys went to the counter leaving the two girls behind. Vivi looked at Nami with tears in her eyes.

"Thank you, Nami-san!" Vivi said.

"What did I do?" Nami asked.

"A lot." Vivi smiled. "I'm so happy to eat with my friend!"

"What're you some kind of loner?" Nami asked while raising her eyebrows.

"I guess." Vivi awkwardly answered.

Nami sighed. "Figures, the way you're wearing tells us that. A nerd?"

"Not exactly a nerd." Vivi laughed. "I just have some kind of problem if I took off my glasses."

"I don't want to create some problems so, keep it on." Nami put n hand on the table.

"I've got something to tell you, Nami-san." Vivi started. "I have a boyfriend."

"Good for you, Divi." Nami said. "Why're you telling me?"

"B-because you're my friend!" Vivi cried. "Am I that annoying?"

Nami rolled her eyes. How much does this girl need a friend?! "And? Who is the unlucky guy?"

"Unlucky?" Divi repeated. "Nami-san, am I that troublesome?" She pouted, making Nami laughed. Seeing Nami laugh, made her laugh too.

"What's so funny?" Sabo grinned as he placed Nami's curry and his plate in the table.

"This girl has a boyfriend." Nami pointed.

"Who's the unlucky guy?" Ace grinned.

"Not you too!" Divi pouted, making the three laughed.

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"Isn't that the nerd in our class?" A girl asked, while pointing at the four laughing people.

"How dare she gets close to Sabo-sama?!" Another girl growled.

"Ace-sama even buys her food even though she has her bento." A girl with pink hair glared.

"That bitch…." A blonde girl cursed.

"She's not going to get away that easily." The first girl said. "We have to teach her a lesson then."

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"I'm so hungryyyyy~~~~" Luffy whined as they walk towards the cafeteria.

"Then why didn't you go ahead?" Zoro scratched his hair roughly.

"Shut up! You said you wanted to go to the toilet and we allowed you to!" Sanji said. "Why did we found you outside the gate?!"

"How should I know?!" Zoro barked. "I could've sworn I was in the right tracks."

"Please don't trust your instinct, Zoro." Usopp plead.

"Oi." Zoro growled.

Luffy opened the door to the cafeteria. "I wonder what I should eat!"

"Should we try the ramen?" Usopp asked.

"Anything is fine!" Luffy grinned.

The four walk towards the counter and ordered some foods.

"Isn't that Ace and Sabo?" Zoro asked as he picked up his tray.

"Also Divi-chan and Nami-san!" Sanji twirled in happiness.

"Oiii~~~~" Luffy ran to them, not caring if he slips with his tray. "What're you guys eating"

"Foods." Ace answered.

"Mind if we join you?" Usopp asked.

"The table is long, so it's alright." Sabo said while smiling.

So, the Straw Hats group sat beside them and talk about some things, even Nami.

"We want to get to know each other, especially Nami." Ace said. "Nami, what's your favorite things?"

"Mikan and Money." Nami said as she took a bite at her curry.

"Money?" Zoro repeated. "What're you some kind of greedy woman?"

Nami scoffed at him. "You owe me 500 Beri for insulting me."

Zoro choked on his water. "What?! Are you nuts, you crazy witch?!"

"That'll be 1000 Beri in total." Nami added.

"Oi, witch!" Zoro growled.

"1500 Beri." Nami clicked her tongue.

They all laughed. "Zoro, you should stop talking!" Usopp laughed before drinking his water.

"USOPP!"

Usopp spurted some water on Sanji's face. "D-dad?!"

"What is the meaning of this?!" Yasopp stormed in their table.

"A bill?" Usopp answered innocently.

"5 bowls of green curry, 6 plates kimchi, 3 ramen bowls and 10 slices of meat?!" Yasopp scolded.

"I swear it's for my grades!" Usopp defended. "It was for the play, dad!"

"My money is at stake here, I don't care about your grades!"

The father and son continued bickering, while the others continued to eat.

"I'm telling mom!" Usopp barked. Yasopp frozed.

"Don't you dare!" Yasopp threatened his son.

"Oh yes, I will." Usopp smirked. "I will tell her that you've been going home late at night to drink with Shanks-sensei!"

Yasopp and Usopp continued to exchange glares. Yasopp sighed and Usopp grinned victoriously.

"Fine, but don't do it again." Yasopp said.

"Whatever." Usopp shrugged and watch as Yasopp walk out the canteen.

"You don't get along well, don't you?" Sanji asked.

"He often left mom alone, leaving her lonely. I'm frustrated about it. Especially, mom continued to support him with all her heart." Usopp explained.

"At least, he's not cheating on her." Nami blurted.

"If he did, I'm cutting all my ties with him." Usopp answered and continued to eat. "Ah! Luffy! Don't steal my meat!"

Nami watch as Luffy and Usopp arguing about the meat while the others laugh. Who would've thought that Usopp, the lively yet annoying guy have such problems at home?

"Huh? Why're you guys eating together?!" Kid yelled across the room.

"Is it that bad?" Luffy tilted his head.

"It's Luffy's rival." Ace whispered to Sabo.

"Why don't you just join us if you're that troubled?" Nami asked while raising her eyebrow.

"If you insists." Kid smirked. Killer and Heat followed him to the table.

"It's too bad that Kid lost in the drama." Heat said.

"That's because that woman caught me off guard!" Kid growled. "What're you two doing here?" He refers to Sabo and Ace.

"This is a canteen." Ace laughed. "We eat here."

"I meant, why are you with them?" Kid asked. "Nevermind, probably some stupid reason."

"What is with you?" Sabo sweat dropped.

"Don't mind him, he's just upset about earlier." Killer laughed.

"What're you doing here?" Law asked behind them.

"Why is everyone asking that?!" Ace shouted (comically) "This is a canteen!"

Law look at him with no expression.

Vivi remembered the kiss. "Trafalgar-san! Do you want to eat with us?"

Law looked at Nami and smirked. "Why not? Bepo, tell the others to come here."

Bepo nodded and walk away.

Law sat in the vacant seat, in front of Nami who was chatting with Vivi happily. He never expect her to open up easily.

"Captain!" Penguin sat beside Law. "Uwah?!" He was surprised when he realized he sat beside Heat.

"What're you eating?" Heat asked.

Penguin shook nervously. "Uhhh, fried rice with shrimp?"

"Where's the ketchup?" Heat asked again, making the man shivers.

"Ketchup? Why would you put ketchup in a fried rice?!" Penguin asked.

"That's completely wrong, you got a bad taste dude!" Heat grabbed the ketchup in front of Sanji and put it in front of Penguin's plate.

"No no! I don't want to!" Penguin said.

"It's fine just put it!" Heat argued and forced to put the ketchup in Penguin's plate. Penguin pushed Heat away, at least trying to.

"What're you doing?" Shachi sweat dropped at the scene.

"They're fighting over a dish." Killer answered.

"Just leave them be." Usopp sighed. Why does he always eat at a noisy table?!

The two arguing (comically) men stopped when the ketchup was accidentally thrown in the air.

The bottle cap slowly opened. The ketchup spilled into Usopp's face, especially eyes.

"Sorry." Heat and Penguin apologized.

Luffy laughed at Usopp's face which is currently orange because of the ketchup. "Usopp! You look like a MASK RIDER!"

Usopp realized the his burning face was covered in ketchup. Burning? "THE KETCHUP IS CHILI FLAVOR!" He ran around the table, the one sitting in their table laughed. "This is NOT FUNNY!" Usopp shouted. "HOT! WATER WATER WATER!"

"Here." Luffy handed him a glass near him.

Usopp immediately accept it and poured it on his face. "WHY IS THE WATER HOT!?"

"It was mine. I was about to pour a coffee powder." Ace said.

"Luffy! Youuuuu!" Usopp chased the laughing Luffy around the table. Ignoring Sanji's scold not to play in the eating area.

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From the Blue Building, Makino and Shanks were looking at the laughing crowed in the kitchen. Nami was laughing and so is Vivi. The Heart P. and the Kid. P were clutching their stomach while laughing. Zoro, Ace and Sabo laughed lightly.

"I'm glad that the kids are having fun." Makino smiled.

Shanks nodded. "Kids huh?"

Makino touched her stomach. "How many years has it been since we lost our child?"

Shanks put a hand on her shoulder and pulled her closer to him. "2 years. We'll have to wait, Makino."

Makino leaned on Shanks shoulder. Her tears falling one by one. It's so hard to be a woman who can't bare a child in her. They wanted a family, but they couldn't.

The two separated ways to go on with their work. Shanks look at Nami, he somehow wanted to care for her as a teacher and as a father like to the Hell's Class. He will do anything to make Nami smile from the bottom of her heart. It's not easy, especially when Buggy handed him Nami's document.

Nami was an orphan. She don't know her real blood relatives nor her real parents. His instinct kicked him that her family's information is in Arlong's file.

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"Ha?" Arlong began. "Nami is getting along quite well in her school?"

Kuroobi nodded. "I thought I might report this to you."

Arlong laughed. "I appreciate that. It's for the best that Nami is blending in. I wonder what will she feel if the time has come for her to betray them."

"Also, Nami is being close to this girl." Kuroobi handed Arlong a picture of Divi and Nami laughing together.

"She has begun?" Arlong blinked then laughed.

Chu snickered. "Our Nami is too evil. She wanted to bond with her target then kill her?!"

Arlong's eyes glowed.

**_"Keep your friends close, but keep your enemy closer huh?"_**Arlong continued to laugh hysterically.

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**There! **

**I smell dark and trouble AGAIN. **

**Don't worry, it will all make sense in the middle. **

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	22. Chapter 22 - What IF

**Alrighty then! Here's a new chapter. Please be kind when you read and find some wrong grammars or wrong spellings. **

**I was busy so I didn't update soon. I'll try my best to catch up with my normal updating schedule again. I normally update WNWA each and every day, but my stamina can't keep up. LOL. **

**I was afraid that my readers will forget about the plot so I'm working on it. Look forward to the following chapters then.**

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"Well then, I'm heading back to my class, Nami-san." The blue head girl bowed politely.

Nami waved. "See you later."

"Can I have your email ad, Nami-san?" Vivi asked.

"Sure, I don't see why not." Nami pulled her cellphone out. She noticed a new message.

**_"That was an impressive acting earlier" –Anonymus._**

Nami stared at the text. Who on earth is this guy?

"Nami-san?" Vivi looked at her in confusion. "Are you alright?"

Nami snapped out of it and smiled. "Yeah."

After they exchanged emails, Vivi waved her goodbye and head to her class.

Luffy swung his arms around Nami's shoulder playfully. "Too bad, she's in a different class."

Nami nodded and sighed.

"What? Miss your friend already?" Zoro snickered as he slapped Luffy's arms away from Nami.

"Zoro!" Luffy whined.

"I'm not usually open to some loud girls but she's somehow different." Nami smiled at the area where Vivi left.

"You've been smiling a lot today, someone fun?" Law asked beside her. He started walking along side with her. He was getting close to her body as he walk.

"Fun? Rephrase that." Nami looked at him. "This is school is too weird to be true."

Kid laughed as he get in between Law and Nami, shoving Law away. "It's weird in a good way since you're smiling right?"

Nami continued to walk. "I gotta admit, yes."

Luffy grabbed Kid's collar and pulled him behind Nami. Luffy ran beside her. "There's going to be a gathering at the Mock Town later, you want to come again?" He grinned but it didn't last when Law secretly put a foot in front of him, making him tripped.

Nami has no idea that they're currently fighting behind her as they continued they're conversation. "I think I'll pass this time. I want to review for the upcoming test."

"That's great."' Zoro shove Law in his way. "You think you can tutor me?"

Nami raised her eyebrows. "Huh?"

"Wrong sentence." Zoro smirked. "I won the drama earlier and I have the authority to be your master for one week. I want you to tutor me."

"Why you -!" Nami growled. She couldn't believe what she was hearing. She was being used as a servant?! She lost, she knew that but that was because THAT man has made his appearance in her head!

"You're being a sore loser now?" Zoro teased.

Nami clashed her forehead to Zoro's angrily, and Zoro wouldn't even budge.

"Come on, I didn't know you're a woman with no bark!" Zoro laughed.

That does it. "Fine! Meet me at my house at 5pm later! Bring your notes!" Nami stormed off the hallway, leaving the boys behind.

Zoro turned around and saw the looks on his rival's face. UNBELIEVABLE.

"Zoro! You're not going to play with Nami alone!" Luffy pouted.

"I won't allow you to be with a delicate lady alone in her house!" Sanji's body was on fire. "I won't allow it!"

Bepo ran towards them. "Captain! I've got news about Don Quixote family! They're going to participate in the race later!"

"Yosh!" Penguin shouted. "It's revenge time, don't you think captain?"

"No." Law said calmly. "I already have plans this afternoon." He looked at Zoro with a hint of angriness in his eyes. "I'm heading back to the classroom." He excused himself.

"What a minute? Captain?!" Shachi shouted and ran after his captain. Bepo and Penguin looked at each other's face and ran after them.

"What're you going to do Kid?" Killer asked quietly.

"This algae is getting on my nerves." Kid growled. "Of course, I wouldn't let them be with that woman!"

"That's the spirit." Killer patted his back. "We can tail them after school."

"Do it properly." Kid commanded and headed towards nowhere, with his comrades following him.

Zoro scratched his head. That was a mistake. It's a mistake for telling Nami his request in front of these guys. He should've told her in secret.

**"You should've told her in secret." **

Zoro flinched at the voice. "Usopp! What the heck?!"

"Huh? I was just speaking your inner voice." Usopp laughed. "Anyways! Seems like a lot of guys will be hanging out in Nami's place."

Zoro growled slightly.

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At the Violet Building, where 2nd year High School, nah… Smart, Strong and Unique and gathered in the buiding.

"Robin! Did you do well on the surprise quiz?" Chopper sat in front of her.

Robin nodded. "It's so easy, Chopper."

"It must be nice to have such knowledge in History." Brook sunk in his seat beside Chopper.

"All of us have different specialties, so don't worry about it." Franky laughed beside Robin.

"You guys!" Ace called from the last row.

"What're you doing here?" Franky asked.

Ace narrowed his eyes. "Seriously?! We're classmates here!"

"Really?" Franky blinked then laughed. "Sorry, sorry!"

Sabo patted Ace's shoulder. "Anyways! Are you up for the race later? Don Quixote Family will race too."

"It depends on our captain." Franky said.

Robin felt a slight vibration in her pocket. She look at her cellphone and giggled. "Looks like, we're not going."

"Huh?" Chopper looked at the raven hair.

"What do you mean?" Sabo asked.

"Our captain texted me that they're going to play at Nami-chan's house." Robin kept her phone.

Ace laughed. "That brother of ours!"

"Should we go there also?" Franky asked his woman.

"I have another mini concert later." Brook said.

"I have an appointment with Smoker-san later." Chopper said. "B-but I can cancel it if you want. I don't want to be left behind with you guys."

"Don't worry Chopper." Robin smiled. "I'm also not going."

"Why?" Franky asked.

"I prefer to be home today, my mother will be visiting me from Ohara City." Robin smiled. "It's been so long."

"I see." Franky said.

"If you want, do you want to meet her?" Robin noticed Franky's short answer.

"Can I?" Franky grinned.

"Why not?" Robin touched her lover's hand.

"Get a room!" Ace teased.

Robin giggled and looked outside the window. The wall surrounding the school is visible to the Violet Building. They can see what is happening on the outside of the gate.

Robin's eyes narrowed in suspicion when she saw Kalifa outside the wall talking with someone. Kalifa seems to be angry yet panicked. Robin used her ability to eavesdrop.

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**"Hachi! What is the meaning of this?!" Kalifa angrily shouted. "You didn't say that Arlong made a contract with Nami's mother!" **

Robin closed her eyes while focusing on the conversation.

**"I was also shock when I heard about it." Hachi defended. "Don't shout! Kuroobi and Chu might hear us! They don't know that I'm working as a double agent!"**

**Kalifa sighed in order to calm down. "Anyways, don't overlook such things again. Aokiji-san hired us to keep a close watch on Arlong's movement in shadows."**

**"They're already suspecting us, Kalifa." Hachi said. "If we do anything that leads to suspiciousness, not only us that will receive such torture but also Nami-san."**

'Nami?' Robin cracked on eye open to see at the two talking person from her seat.

**"And? Do you mind explaining those things to me?" Paulie interrupt. "I overheard your conversation."**

**"Why you-!" Hachi was about to attack but Kalifa stopped him.**

**"Don't worry, he's a friend." Kalifa reassured him. "However, we can't talk in the open, get in the car." **

Robin watched as the three get into the car. She quickly did her ability to eavesdrop inside the car. What a sneaky woman.

**"Paulie, something is happening in your school right now." Kalifa started. "We have no proof but Arlong and Akainu are planning something."**

**"We all know that both of them are close. We just didn't question them." Paulie said.**

**"That's not it." Kalifa shrugged. "Aokiji-san has hired us from the moment that Arlong stepped into the academy. We're working for him as a double agent." **

**"I found some documents in Arlong's desk." Hachi continued. "There are some arrangements for 500 people to transfer to Raftel Area."**

**"Raftel? I heard it's a mess there between the military and the rebels." Paulie said.**

**"They're normal humans but WHAT IF, some of the students with devil fruits or strong abilities got send out there and fight?" Kalifa arranged her glasses. "We suspected that everyone who will be chosen by Akainu by the graduation will be send to war and Arlong will be selling them."**

Robin gulped at the thought.

**"Are you crazy?" Paulie laughed. "There's no way that can be true! Besides, even if it is, the students have enough commonsense on what is worth fighting for."**

**"WHAT IF someone is being hostage?" Kalifa said. "If someone is a hostage, they will be forced to kill human beings. Devil Fruit is a secret from the outside world! If they leaked this information, who knows what will happen!?"**

**"Chaos. Fear. Madness." Hachi said. "Humans are fragile, they can be easily manipulated by emotions. Fear will take over them and reject the devil fruit users until they're extinct forever. Military will have to take over the DF users and kill them, for human's sake."**

**"Don't go that far yet." Paulie nervously laughed. "Like I said, they have commonsense to whether fight or not. A hostage? Who can hostage a family just like that?"**

**"Arlong hostaged Nami's whole town. If she didn't continue being Cat Burglar, it'll be a total massacre." Kalifa said. "Arlong and Nami made a deal, Nami has to kill someone in order to end his foolishness."**

**"Who must she kill?" Paulie asked. He was now panicking inside. It was too much to take in. **

**"Nefertari Vivi." Hachi said. **

**"The worst part of Arlong's wickedness is ….." Kalifa said. **

**Robin was sweating like mad but she didn't end her ability. She needed to know everything.**

"Okay idiots! Take out your Art books." Buggy entered the room, making Robin flinched and her ability stopped. Did you run a marathon, Nico Robin?" Buggy looked at her with displeasing eyes.

Robin clicked her tongue, ignoring the art teacher. She bit her nails nervously. Everything doesn't make sense.

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Pretty dark huh? It's only normal for Robin to figure out what's going on, she is smart after all.

Next Chapter's spoiler!

Vivi's bullied scene. It'll make you sad, sorry.

The Straw Hats/Heart P./Kid P. are making themselves at home in Nami's house.

Usopp SAW CAT BURGLAR'S MASK IN NAMI'S HIDDEN DRAWER! He flashedbacks on the time she sang on stage, Cat Burglar's song and now, Cat Burglar's mask is on Nami's house?!

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	23. Chapter 23 - At Nami's Home

Vivi entered her class. She received many dangerous glares. She quietly made her way to her seat, she gasped when she found the huge word SLUT written in her desk. It's written by a liquid eraser. She sat down, shaking but not crying.

"Look, that's the girl that Porche and the Foxy P. girls are talking about." Margarette whispered to the Kuja Pirates who sat in the last row. "I feel so sorry for her." She frowned.

Hancock looked at the nerdy girl. "What did she do?"

"It seems that she ate at the same table as Ace and Sabo." Marigold said.

"Then it's part of her fault." Boa huffed. "She should've stayed away from them, knowing that the Foxy girls are crazy about those two."

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Vivi looked down at her desk. She felt some glares behind her and heard some murmurs. What now? Ignoring her for one whole semester is hard enough, and now she's receiving such treatments?!

She picked up her notebook and book to cover the word SLUT on her desk. She looked down, refusing to cry or breakdown. If she did that then, she'll be falling into their hands. She don't want that.

"Good afternoon, class." Makino entered the room. "Did you eat your lunch properly?"

"Yeah, and someone eat it TOO properly." A girl from the Foxy P. laughed while glancing at Vivi.

Makino looked at the students. "Is something wrong?"

"Nothing really." Porche smiled innocently.

Makino looked at Vivi who was hiding her face. "Divi-chan, are you okay?"

"E-eh?" Vivi looked at Makino in surprised. "Yes." She smiled.

Makino frowned. She knew something was up, but decided not to push her. "Okay then, we'll start our science class."

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Dance Class and PE class are not in today's schedule.

They waited in the classroom without the bell ringing yet.

"Ne, let's play soccer!" Luffy grinned.

"Against who?" Zoro asked.

"Let's invite someone from the black building!" Luffy said excitedly. "The Flamingo guy is there right?"

"I don't want to play soccer with them! Remember last time?! They used a ball with spikes!" Usopp shivered.

"Isn't it more fun like that?" Sanji tapped his shoes.

"Of course not!" Usopp yelled.

Nami walked towards them holding a notebook. She put it in front of Zoro. "Here, copy some of my outlines in yours. It'll make you understand a bit."

Zoro opened her notebook. "You just transferred here yesterday, how come you knew these topics?!"

Nami rolled her eyes. "I have my books at home, I read them instead of ignoring them."

"Heh, these writings are easy to understand." Zoro scanned her notes. "I understand, I'll bring it later." He smiled unknowingly at Nami. Nami looked at him with confused face then messed his spiky hair with her hands.

"Be grateful, idiot." Nami pouted at him.

Zoro laughed at the woman's childishness. Luffy stared at the two with a slight frown. Sanji and Usopp exchange glances and sighed.

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[[[[[Let's skip the boring classes]]]]]

The bell rang signaling the students to go home.

"Zoro, I'm going on ahead." Nami waved.

Zoro nodded and waved back. "Sure."

Nami ran outside the classroom. She picked her cellphone out and dialed Divi.

"Divi? Are you free right now?" Nami grinned at the phone.

**Vivi answered. "Of course, why?"**

"I have time before 5pm, do you want to go shopping with me?" Nami asked.

**"Shopping? Is it okay?" Vivi smiled. Her heart was beating fast.**

"Why not? Meet me at the front gate later at 4:15." Nami smiled. "I'm going back first."

**"I see!" Vivi giggled. "I'll meet you there!"**

Nami hung up and ran towards the path leading to her house. Paulie caught a glimpse of her and frown, he remembered the conversation between Kalifa and him.

Vivi sighed as she put her cellphone in her bag. She carefully made her way towards the stairs. She was blocked by 4 girls.

"You, I heard you have a boyfriend and you're still flirting with Ace-sama and Sabo-sama?" A girl yelled. "How much of a slut are you?!" She flicked Vivi's forehead.

"How dare you, a nerd, to have the guts to eat with my Ace-sama?!" Another girl said as she pushed Vivi away.

"I'm sorry." Vivi apologized while bowing.

"Look at the nerd." The pink haired girl laughed. "Let me see that pathetic face of yours." She brought her hand to Vivi's face and touched her glasses.

"Don't." Vivi weakly shouted as she took a step back.

"HUH? DIVI?" Luffy came running to her. "Are you with your friends?"

Vivi looked at him with her eyes widen.

The four girls glared at Vivi. "Consider this as a warning, bitch." A blonde girl warned. "If you stick your nose to them again, we'll definitely get rid of you." The four walk away.

"Did I interrupt something?" Luffy asked.

"Not really." Vivi smiled. "Thank you, Luffy-san."

"For what?" Luffy tilted his head.

Vivi shrugged her head.

"Oi, Luffy~~ Don't run off by yourself!" Usopp ran after him. "Divi? What're you doing here?"

"I was about to go home." Vivi bowed. "Take care." She ran downstairs without looking back.

"Did you do something to upset her?" Usopp looked at Luffy.

"Not me." Luffy whined. "Do you really think I'm capable of making someone upset?"

Usopp looked at his captain with bored eyes. "YES." He turned around walk back to Zoro and Sanji.

"What do you mean by that?!" Luffy asked and followed Usopp. "Oi, Usopp!"

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Vivi and Nami meet up in their meeting place.

"I'm sorry, I'm late!" Vivi pants. "Kohza has something to do so I took a bus."

"Kohza?" Nami blinked.

"He's my boyfriend." Vivi smiled.

"Oh, so you have one." Nami said.

"Nami-san, are you still doubting me?" Vivi pouted.

Nami patted her head. "I'm just kidding." Nami began to walk. "Thanks for coming with me, Divi."

Vivi ran to catch up to her. "It's no problem. It's my first time to shopping with a friend."

"You really should change your appearance to make the others like you." Nami said. "Someday, they'll bully you."

Vivi looked at the road and frowned.

"Don't tell me, you have been bullied?!" Nami blinked. "Have you?"

Divi remembered what happened in the class. "No. They're too busy ignoring me." Vivi smiled.

"I guess ignoring you is better than bullying you." Nami sighed.

Vivi nodded. She don't want to include Nami in her trouble. "What do you want to buy, Nami-san?"

"Some clothes." Nami answered. "I just moved in here and some of my clothes are in my previous home." She looked at the blue haired girl beside her. She's definitely feeling troubled about something and she's not hiding it properly. "Hey, Divi."

Vivi pointed at the clothes store. "Nami-san! That store has a lot of cute clothes! Let's check it out!" She ran ahead inside the store.

Nami narrowed her eyes. She was now sure that something is wrong with the nerd. She entered the shop.

"Don't you think this is cute?" Divi smiled as she picked a pink blouse with rabbits in it.

Nami put a disgusted face. "Ew."

"It's not your taste?" Vivi kept the blouse. "How about this one?" She put out another rabbit designed.

"What's up with you and the rabbits?" Nami sweat dropped.

"But they're cute!" Vivi whined. "What do you prefer, Nami-san?"

Nami looked around and saw an eye catching blouse. "This." She showed Vivi a red and black blouse with an arrow pointing to the right. There are letters printed on it.

"HURT HER, YOU'LL DIE" Vivi read the blouse's design. "Nami-san, this blouse is for boys. A boyfriend wears it."

"Is there such rule?" Nami smiled. "I can wear it when I'm with you." She walks towards the counter.

Vivi looked at the mirror beside her and looked at herself. Is she really that worth protecting for? Vivi smiled and giggled at the thought of her friend.

"What're you smiling there alone? Let's go." Nami hold her bag with her new blouse. She turned her back to walk towards the door, but Vivi surprisingly hug her from behind, more like she wanted a piggy back ride. "Wha-!" Nami grunted. "Get off me, you're heavy!" She squirmed.

Vivi laughed sweetly. "Nami-san, I love you!" She tightened her hands around Nami's neck.

"I get it, I get it!" Nami groaned. "Now, get off." She felt Vivi get off her and sighed in relief. "You know, shouting like that can make everyone misunderstood." She touched her tired neck.

"I don't care." Vivi smiled and grabbed Nami's hand. She pulled her as she lead the way. "We have more shopping to do, Nami-san!"

Nami nearly stumbled. "O-oi!"

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Zoro sat at the school bench.

"Zoro? I thought you're meeting up with Nami at 5pm?" Usopp asked.

"I'm just sitting here." Zoro groaned. "Her house is behind the school."

"Seriously?! That doesn't explain what you were doing here." Usopp looked at him in disbelief.

"I figured I might be going ahead." Zoro said. "The others don't know her house so I'll lose them." He stood up and began to walk away.

"Hey, didn't you promised Luffy that you'll never be anywhere near her alone?" Usopp interrupt him.

Zoro looked at him. "They're already tailing me. Don't think that I didn't sense you 15 minutes ago."

"You got us, marimo." Sanji laughed as he appeared behind a pole.

"What? The hide and seek is over?" Luffy asked with a disappointed face.

"Since when are we playing?" Usopp murmured.

"Let's just go before someone else comes and follow us." Zoro scratched his head. He lead the way and saw the trees in front of him.

"Do you think we can make it to Nami's house?" Usopp whispered to Sanji.

"I doubt it." Sanji whispered back.

"I can hear you!" Zoro shouted, making Luffy laughed. "I say, we go left."

The Straw Hats walked in the opposite direction. "I said LEFT!" Zoro said.

"And we'll go right." Usopp said. "Zoro, please trust us, not your instinct."

"Shut up." Zoro growled. They went in the right way. Zoro touched the tree and look at it. "We'll go right."

"It's decided." Sanji said. He lead the gang to the left way. Zoro scratched his head roughly. What's up with these guys, don't they know the left and right side?!

"Left." Zoro growled.

They headed towards the Right side.

"Ow. Ow. Ow." Usopp said as his pants got caught in some spiky bushes. They're in the middle of the forest after all.

"Right." Zoro said.

They all head left.

"Why don't you just-!" Zoro growled.

"Will you look at that? We've reached Nami's house!" Luffy gleefully cheered.

They look at the Nami's house. It's peaceful, especially when the ocean is in view. Sea breeze is everywhere.

"Let's enter!" Luffy laughed but his collar got pulled out by Sanji.

"Idiot, don't enter yet! We should text her first before entering. After all, we came here before the arranged time." Sanji warned him. He pulled out his cellphone and dialed Nami's number. He also got it from Robin when she gave out her number.

The phone rang…..

"But still, we came a long way huh?" Usopp inhaled the sea breeze. His eyes nearly popped out when he saw the path from the school and Nami's house. "Remind me why did we go through the forest?"

Luffy laughed at the embarrassed swordsman.

**_"Who is this?" Nami answered with a firm voice._**

**_"Ah, Nami-swan… my love, we are right here in front of your house." Sanji twirled in happiness. _**

**_"No need to know who it is." Nami sighed on the other line. "It's not even 5pm yet! Why are you there?!"_**

**_"We're excited!" Sanji bluntly said. _**

**_"Anyway, I'm out right now. Can you wait outside?" Nami asked._**

**_"Eh? It's going to rain!" Usopp looked at the dark clouds._**

**_Nami paused for a bit and angrily answered. "Fine! There's a spare key on my tangerine tree! Use it to enter my house but! NO ENTERING MY ROOM, NO LITTERING, NO BREAKING THINGS, NO DOING STUPID THINGS! Is that understood?!" Her voice sounded scary to them. _**

**_"Aye sir!" They all answered. _**

**_"Good." Nami ended her call._**

"Tangerine tree huh?" Zoro jumped over the gate and climb the tree. He search for the key somewhere.

"Listen up, we promised not to do stupid things that will make Nami-san mad, alright?" Sanji lit his smoke. "We're only intruding so no whining!"

"Alright!" Usopp and Luffy answered obediently.

"We will only wait in one area until Nami-san gets back!" Sanji shouted. "I'll beat up someone who tries to peek in her room!" Blood came out slowly from his nose.

"You're the one who should be beaten up." Zoro said as he came down the tree, holding a spare key.

"Open it. Open it." Luffy excitedly said as Zoro grabbed the doorknob.

"You can't just have fun without us." Kid grinned, walking near them.

"Kid!" Usopp shrieked. "Wh-what're you doing here?"

"Going to my classmate's home." Kid answered with Killer beside him. "Besides, this can be considered as a group study so don't sweat it."

"We heard Nami-girl's rule earlier so at least, we can behave well until she gets back." Killer said.

"So, you were tailing us from the beginning." Sanji concluded.

"Not really, just half way." Kid said. "We followed you from the school but then stopped half way, Killer here saw a path so, we followed it. Saves us some trouble."

"I told you, we should've took the path." Usopp sighed.

"Just leave it be." Zoro growled as he turn the knob. It's really neat. Sanji looked at the kitchen and grinned happily when he found some ingredients. He then remembered Nami's order. He gathered everyone at the living room.

"Shitty guys! Don't leave this room, alright!" Sanji warned him. "No breaking things!"

"Riggghhhhtttt…" The responded.

After a while… "I'm getting bored!" Luffy whined.

"It's not yet, 5 minutes Luffy!" Usopp slapped his head.

"Turn on the TV, the remote is in that black drawer." Zoro yawned.

Luffy did as he was told. The remote IS there. He frowned at the thought that Zoro knew Nami's house more than he does.

Zoro lay down on the furry mat and started to take a nap. Kid sat down at the floor leaning against the wall with the glass window beside him. He looked at the trees around the house and thought of various things. Killer sat at the sofa, texting Heat and his crew about their whereabouts and asked them to guard their HQ while they're gone. Luffy and Usopp were both laughing at the variety show. Sanji looked at the guys who unexpectedly behaved well.

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"I guess we have bought a lot more than we should." Divi looked at her shopping BAGS. (yes, plural)

Nami laughed. "I guess so. Divi, thanks for shopping with me today."

"Don't worry about it." Vivi smiled. "I want to go shopping with you sometime again."

"Sure." Nami giggled. "I better get going. Those guys better not destroy anything."

Kohza's car arrived at their sight. "Hey girls!"

"Kohza!" Vivi ran up to him. "Kohza, this is Nami-san."

"You're the girl who transferred right?" Kohza asked. "I'm Kohza, thanks for taking care of my girlfriend."

Nami shook her head. "She did help me also."

"Would you like us to ride you home?" Vivi opened the car and put her bags inside.

"No thanks, I don't want to be an outsider between the two of you." Nami refused.

"But Nami- san!" Vivi whined.

"Besides, I have something to do on my way." Nami smiled.

"I see." Vivi looked down.

"I'll meet you at school tomorrow?" Nami patted her head again.

Vivi grinned. "Yeah!" She opened the car and sat inside. "Bye, Nami-san!"

Nami waved goodbye as the car drove away. Actually, she lied. Seeing couples like that, just remind her of THAT GUY.

She waited at the bus stop and the rain started pouring. She looked at the road. Rain started to drip hard. She glanced at the couple who were running across the road, the guy was holding his bag above their heads and covered both of their heads while searching for a roof to stop by. She sighed. A yellow/black car stopped in front of her and some water splashed on her foot. "What the hell?!" She yelled as she took a step back.

"Heading home, Nami-ya?" Law opened the car window.

"Law?" Nami blinked.

"I was about to go to your house and I found you here. Want to go together?" Law smirked.

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A doorbell was heard from Nami's house. Sanji opened the door, revealing Shachi, Penguin and Bepo standing on the doorsteps, wet.

"What're you doing here?" Sanji asked them.

"We kinda tailed you here." Shachi confessed. "Captain is on his way here."

Sanji mentally slapped his head. "Why?!"

"What else?! He doesn't want to give Nami-san to others." Bepo argued.

"Nami-san don't belong to anyone." Sanji corrected. "First, get inside and dry yourselves."

The three went inside. Usopp poked his head and looked at the new visitors. "What're you doing here?"

"The same reason why you're here." Penguin shivers at cold.

"Usopp! Get some towels in the bathroom for these three." Sanji said.

"Sure…" Usopp sighed and walked towards the bathroom. He grabbed three towels in the cabinet. Before he left, a mask fell down the cabinet where the towels were. Usopp gasped at what he saw. "Why is Cat Burglar's mask here?" Usopp asked himself.

"Did you find it?" Sanji yelled.

Usopp hid the mask again and ran towards them. "Yeah." He give them the towels and returned to the bathroom. He carefully looked at the mask. He remembered Nami's last night performance at Mock Town. He remembered Nami's dancing and singing talent. Why does she know about Cat Burglar's song? How come this mask is here? Come to think of it, Nami's voice is similar to Cat Burglar. He kept the mask again. "So that's how it is. I get it now." Usopp thought to himself. His teeth sparkled and put a hand on his chin. His eyes were full of confidence. He even smirked.

"Are you making a parody of Detective Conan?" Penguin sighed at the scene in front of him.

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	24. Chapter 24 - His Sacrifice

**Remember when I eliminated Sanji? I'm so sorry, but the eliminating rounds have once again started. or not. **

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Law and Nami were sitting in the car, quietly. Law drive carefully, especially because it's raining.

"Why're you going to my house, Law?" Nami asked. She completely felt awkward when the car fell silent.

"Isn't it nice to have a group study?" Law looked at her. "Test is coming up."

"I know that, idiot." Nami huffed.

She received a text.

**_"Nami, I'm going to be busy for a while so go enjoy your school." –Kalifa_**

Nami leaned on the car seat and sighed.

Law noticed her feeling down. "What's wrong?"

"Nothing." Nami looked outside the window. She felt something heavy in her chest. Something is wrong with Kalifa.

"I remembered the kiss, Nami-ya." Law started. "I heard you talking to the girl with glasses that kissing someone is no longer important to you."

Nami nodded. "Why?"

"That's what I want to ask you. WHY? Did something happen to you before you moved in New World Academy?" Law stared at the road in front of him.

Nami stopped for a bit. It's a perfect way to get rid of the silence. "I have a lover once."

Law stared at the rainy road. He was eager to know a bit from her past.

"One month ago, before I transferred here in New World Academy, I was feeling down because of some problems. That time, he comforted me. He always find me when I'm alone or troubled. Before I even know it, I fell in love with him." Nami smiled a bit. "1 week later, I confessed and he received it. So we became a couple. It was a secret relationship though."

"Why?" Law asked.

"He was a teacher." Nami answered bluntly.

"A teacher?!" Law choked out.

Nami nodded. "I gave him my first kiss. When I'm with him, I feel complete and felt like my problems are gone. I thought we're going to last long, but I overheard him and my guardian's conversation in the teacher's office." Nami gripped her skirt as she remembered that conversation. "They're planning everything from the start. Making me fall in love with that jerk is part of their hideous plan. A plan to make me trust that jerk and becoming my guardian's pawn for the rest of my life."

Law narrowed his eyes. He didn't quite understand that part but decided to keep quiet.

"At first, I didn't mind. I thought that if I'm with the man I love, I can even deal with any devil. You know something funny? I found him kissing another woman which is his REAL girlfriend. Dating me inside the school is just part of his stupid business with my guardian." Nami laughed with pain in her heart. "Then I confronted him about it. He didn't deny he was kissing her. He didn't even tried to argue back. He just watched me as I cried about it. I guess he never really did love me."

Law looked at her from the side. He parked his car in the school parking lot. "Nami-ya, it doesn't mean that you can just start kissing every guy and said that kiss is not important."

"I gave up on that theory one month ago, Law." Nami grabbed her shopping bags and open the car. She didn't care if it was raining. Law pulled her wrist. "Wait, I have an umbrella, Nami-ya."

"Why would you have one in your car?" Nami asked him as he get an umbrella from behind.

"Just so." Law smirked. He opened his umbrella and ran towards Nami. "Shall we?"

Nami sighed. She didn't really have much choice. She stood up and started to walk beside Law. The umbrella is quite small so she have to walk NEAR Law. Law helped her with her shopping bags.

"Law, don't tell anyone about my ex." Nami said. "I don't want to spread things about that guy."

Law nodded quietly. "I understand."

The two of them made their way to Nami's house, up the pathway.

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Nami opened the front door. "I'm back."

"Welcome back, Nami-swwaaannn!" Sanji twirled around. "And shitty Law." He growled.

"Why're you with him?" Kid popped his head.

"He gave me a ride home." Nami answered. "You guys didn't break anything, right?"

"Nope." Luffy grinned. "Not yet."

Nami smacked him straight in the head. "What do you mean, NOT YET?" She get her shopping bags and stormed in her room to change clothes.

"Nami-san! Can I cook something warm for all of us?" Sanji called out from downstairs.

"Sure." Nami shouted back.

Luffy jumped up and down excitedly. "Food! Food!"

Sanji rolled his sleeves and started looking for ingredients. "Captain, you should wait at the living room with everyone." Luffy whined but then did as he was told.

Zoro stretched his back, he just woke up from his nap. He passed the kitchen when he was about to go to the toilet.

"Shitty, marimo!" Sanji called out.

Zoro raised an eyebrow and headed towards the kitchen. "What?" He pulled a chair and sat on it.

Sanji chopped some vegetables while talking. "What're you thinking?"

"HUH?" Zoro asked.

"Don't plat dumb with me." Sanji growled. "I watch as you look at Nami-san with a smile on your face. I watch as you laughed so happily with her and I watch as you secretly texted her."

"I don't know what you're talking about." Zoro said as he grabbed a bottle of water in the fridge.

"Are you planning on backing out again?" Sanji put the vegetables in the pot. "1 year ago, when we were in middle school, and Franky and the others are in High school, we often hang out in Sunny-Go Garage."

"Why're you bringing that up?" Zoro asked. "I know where our hideout is, idiot."

"That's not it." Sanji sighed. "I knew you liked Robin-chan back then."

Zoro stopped drinking his water and closed his eyes.

"You didn't do anything but watched her secretly. You liked her more than anyone, I know that and it irritates me. Why didn't you fight back when Franky told us that he will court Robin-chan?"

"She deserves someone at her own age." Zoro answered calmly. "That was all in the past."

"My point is, you're always like that." Sanji put out some meat in the fridge and chopped it. "If you like someone, you just looked at her from afar. Backing easily when you knew someone in our group likes her."

"What're you getting at?" Zoro asked.

"You should tell Luffy how you also feel about Nami-san. The way that he's going for her without realizing that one of his dear comrade is getting hurt will hurt him more." Sanji sighed.

"I won't. My captain deserves her. I'm used to this stupid sacrifices. If I make a move on Nami in Luffy's watch, I'll hurt him. He saved my stupid ass when we were in middle school, and I owe him for that." Zoro said.

"So you're the one taking the beating all by yourself?" Sanji asked him without looking at him.

"I'm pretty good at backing out in times like these." Zoro laughed.

"I'm not responsible if you got yourself killed." Sanji said.

"Who says you're responsible for my life, stupid eyebrows." Zoro mocked.

"Say that again, you marimo head!" Sanji argued.

The two continued arguing inside the kitchen, without knowing that Luffy was eavesdropping them outside the kitchen. He crossed his legs and put his hands on his ankles. He frowned at the thought of his friend, suffering alone.

"What're you doing there, Luffy?" Usopp asked the sad captain.

"Usopp, should I give up on her?" Luffy looked at him with sad eyes.

Usopp gasped at the action and sudden question. "Do you want to?"

"I like her but I don't want to hurt Zoro." Luffy frowned. "I heard that Zoro gave up on Robin when Franky told them that he'll court her. He was hurt. Right now, I'm doing the same thing to him."

Usopp sighed at messed his own hair. "It's going to be tough, you know."

"I know." Luffy chuckled painfully.

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	25. Chapter 25 - He's INNOCENT!

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The boys have once again gathered at the living room, except for Sanji who was in the kitchen and Nami who didn't came down yet.

"Uhm, Zoro." Luffy looked at the swordsman.

"Huh? What?" Zoro turned to look at him troubled captain.

"Ah, no nothing." Luffy sighed.

Zoro raised his eyebrow but didn't argue with him further.

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"And? Did you made your move, Captain?" Shachi whispered in Law's left ear.

"Did you kissed her?" Penguin asked in Law's right ear.

"What did you two do when you were alone?" Shachi grinned while whispering.

"I think it's pretty obvious." Penguin teased Law from his right side.

"If you two don't stop spouting nonsense, I'll separate your bodies." Law said with his arms crossed.

"I'm sorry." Bepo apologized.

"Why're you the one apologizing?!" Penguin and Shachi shouted.

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Killer sighed as he saw his captain laying on the mat while sleeping. He's always like this when it's raining. He said that cool air surrounded him when it's raining, and it's making him feel comfortable to sleep.

Nami entered the kitchen and looked at Sanji's cooking pot. "That smells delicious." She complimented.

Sanji smiled. "Thank you, Nami-sa….." He couldn't continue his sentence when he turn around and saw Nami's normal clothes.

She wear short jean shorts, exposing her long creamy legs, and sleeveless pink shirt. Her hair was split into two ponytails; resting it on her shoulders.

"Nami-san! There are boys here! It's dangerous to wear like that!" Sanji blushed.

Nami grinned. "Eh? I thought you'd like it." She put a hand on his chest as she teased him.

"Well, I kind of like it.." Sanji laughed nervously. "But those guys will see you in that clothe!"

Nami laughed at the embarrassed man. "Chillax." She turned around and stopped at the kitchen's door. "I'm going to start teaching those guys, do you want to come now?"

Sanji regained his composure and get a spoon. "No, go ahead. I'm going to finish this." He continued making some hot soup. Nami nodded and left the kitchen. As she make her way to the living room, a text entered her cellphone. She looked at it and sighed.

**_"Nami, be always alert to your surroundings. Hachi said that Kuroobi and Chu might be keeping a watch on you." –Kalifa_**

Great, now she have some stalkers. She entered the living room and sat beside Killer in the sofa. They all gaped at her clothes. Why is she so comfortable when she's surrounded by guys?!

"Let's get started shall we?" Nami said as she grabbed Zoro's notes in the table.

They gathered at the short square table while they're sitting on the floor, except Killer who was sitting on the sofa just behind Nami and Kid who was sleeping. Nami sat beside Zoro, because he's the one who commanded her. On her other side, Law sat there. Luffy and Usopp was across them, watching their closeness. Usopp silently patted Luffy's back to distract him from frowning.

Usopp looked at Nami. He wanted to find a perfect time to talk to her privately because of what he found regarding Cat Burglar's mask. If he will blurt it out in front of everybody, Nami might freak out. After all, she has a cool yet cold personality in school. If her secret just got exposed like that, she'll never forgive him.

Nami brought her pen while looking at Zoro's notebook. "Where do you want to start, Zoro?"

"The first test subject that we'll have on Monday." Zoro answered.

"I didn't looked at the schedule yet." Nami said. "Who knows the schedule?" She looked around.

"The test will only last for 3 days." Bepo explained. "The 1st day, we'll test on Psychology, Math, Art, Science, Dance and PE."

"Cartography, History, Japanese, English, and Cooking." Shachi continued.

"That's about it." Nami said. "What about the third day?"

"Those who didn't pass some test will have to repeat the same subject." Penguin said. "We'll be fine as long as our score is above 50."

Rain came raining hard. Her roofs is making such unpleasant sounds. To prevent some waters to enter her living room, Nami closed the glass door and closed the curtains. Everything went dark inside the living room. "Can someone switch on the lights?" She touched everything carefully to feel her way to the rest of the gang.

Everyone squirmed trying to find the lights.

"I found the switch!" Luffy laughed and poked the thing repeatedly.

"Ow! Ow! THAT'S MY NOSE!" Usopp shouted.

Nami sighed at their little scene. "Quit playing and search for the switch." She ordered. She tumbled upon something hard and fell. "Kyaa!" She let out a short shout due to surprise.

"Oi, you alright?" Zoro called from the darkness. "Damn it, where's the switch!?"

"Nami-swaaan!" Sanji ran from the kitchen. "I heard you shout! Your knight in shining armor is here!"

"Stop your mouth for a second and help us find the switch." Law shrugged.

"Why is it so dark out here?" Sanji looked around and switched on the lights which is just beside the door.

The boys frozed on the scene upon them. Killer chuckled at the two hugging people.

Apparently, Nami stumbled on Kid's body and accidentally landed on his chest. As he was sleeping peacefully, he unconsciously hugged her and cuddled with her like she was some kind of side pillow.

"A little help?" Nami whispered at the boys.

"ROOM." Law angrily said as his ability appeared. He easily transported Nami to the sofa beside him and glared at the innocent sleeping figure.

"Can I kick him?" Sanji raised his foot which is already on fire. Don't get him wrong, he is always like that. So over protective to women.

"Kicking him won't do you any good." Zoro interrupt. "We should slice him up." He glared at Kid.

Luffy was about to say something but Usopp stopped him. "If you involve yourself here, you won't be able to move on easily." He warned his captain in whisper.

Luffy nodded silently and stared at the scene in front of him. The three boys were about to beat up Kid when Killer moved in front of his captain. "If you harm my captain, you're declaring for war." He threatened the Straw Hats and Heart Pirates.

Nami interrupted them. "If you want to fight, do it outside. I won't have my house be in a mess. I just moved here!" She huffed. "Sanji-kun, my kitchen will burn down if you left it unattended."

"Oh shit." Sanji remembered his cooking and ran towards the kitchen.

"The rest of you, sit at the table." Nami glared. "If you don't have plan to study, then leave. Understood?"

The boys nodded. They almost forgot that this is the same woman who transferred in their class yesterday who hated gangsters and somehow, as cold as ice.

Kid yawned. "Starting already?" He blinked when he received deadly glares from Zoro and Law. "What just happened?"

Killer laughed beside him. "You, captain, just got a lucky hug."

Kid narrowed his eyes in confusion. All he did was sleep right?

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	26. Chapter 26 - MATH and MOVIE

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"Wait, Luffy! That's not how it goes!" Usopp reminded his captain. "Don't you know the math basics?!"

"Eh?" Luffy whined. "They're so confusing!"

"But this is just division, multiplication, addition and subtraction!" Shachi shouted.

"They're still math!" Luffy defended. "I hate them!"

Nami sighed. She was right about taking the easiest part first. "First of all, before we proceed to solving, Luffy, what is math?"

"Mental Abuse to Humans." Luffy answered bluntly.

Everyone looked at him with disbelieving eyes, some faced palmed.

"Can we skip math first?" Kid growled.

"Well, we're already done with the other subjects that we'll have a test on the first day though." Law sighed in irritation. "Only Math…."

"You can go home already." Luffy murmured while pouting. Of course, they all heard it.

Law felt a tick on his forehead. "No can do, Mugiwara-ya." He clenched his teeth. There is no way, he'll let those two gang with Nami!

Sanji interrupt them when he started to clean the plates in their table.

"Sanji, I want more soup!" Luffy whined.

"No, do your Math first." Sanji ordered. "I went through all the trouble to make soups for all of you so that you have energy to study." He murmured and disappeared to the kitchen.

Nami looked at the clock. Time Check! 6:30 huh? Studying from 5pm until 6:30 is so fast. Why? Because Science was easily thought by Law and made them all understand easily. Usopp explained some tips about Art. Nami just told them that Psychology requires memorizing so they can do it anytime in anywhere. But Math….. Nami narrowed her eyes as she looked at the young grinning boy in front of him. Damn it, Hina-sensei! It's your fault for being TOO nice to these boys. When Luffy whined about something, she'll skip that part and straight to some Math tricks. So much for wanting to be the main heroine in Hell's class.

"Can't we just let Luffy failed in Math?" Zoro stretched lazily.

"Grandpa will toast me up good!" Luffy shrieked at the thought of the principal cracking his knuckles while glaring at him.

"I'm just kidding." Zoro laughed. He knows Luffy's punishment. "But, we already explained many times about that problem."

"It entered my left ear then left through my right ear." Luffy laughed. "My ears are so mysterious!"

"No, that's just you being an idiot." Usopp slapped his head.

Nami opened Luffy's notebook and sighed. She began to write some numbers. "The easiest problem is addition." She got an idea from their drama class earlier. "Addition is about ADDING."

"I know that, are you an idiot?" Luffy looked at her with half lidded eyes with matching action; picking his nose.

Nami got the urged to pounce him hard but resist it. "Anyways. Just answer my problems. 39+55?"

"That's pretty hard!" Luffy cried.

"No it's not!" Everyone argued.

Nami tilted her head. What if… "You have 68 meats and Usopp gave you more 75 meats, how many meats do you have?"

"143 meats!" Luffy raised his hand excitedly.

"It's amazing how you thought of it fast!" Usopp clapped.

"What? Are you an idiot?" Luffy looked at him with an annoying face.

"I don't want to hear that from YOU." Usopp barked.

"39 meats +55 meats = ?" Nami continued.

"94 meats!" Luffy answered happily.

"How can he answer that in a fast pace?" Killer murmured unbelievably while watching Luffy answers all Nami's addition problems.

"Let's move on in Subtraction!" Nami cheered. "You have 290 meats and Usopp stole your 290 meats? How many are left?"

Luffy gaped and glared at Usopp, who was peacefully drinking his tea. "How dare you?!"

"How dare me?!" Usopp choked his tea.

"Sorry, let me change that." Nami sweat dropped. "Luffy has 290 and Usopp ate 69 of his meat. How many meats are left with Luffy?"

"221 meats." Luffy whined. "I hate the fact that Usopp always steal my meat."

"Why is it me?!" Usopp argued. (comically) "It's just a problem solving right?!"

"Stop blabbering and let's get this over with." Zoro annoyingly said.

Nami looked at the time again. She wanted to study alone! "Luffy, remember. If you encounter Subtraction, you just have to think that Usopp stole your meat."

Luffy pouted at the thought of his meat being stolen but nodded.

"If you encounter addition, you just have to think of Usopp giving you MORE meats."

Luffy's face lighten up. Kid swore he could see a dog's ears on Luffy's head and a tail wagging behind him.

"If you encounter, division, you have to think that you're SHARING your meat with everyone."

Luffy's face fell. He obviously didn't want to share his meat.

"If you encounter Multiplication, think of your meat being multiplied many times."

Luffy's face lighten up again and cheered. "I LOVE MATH!"

Nami turned around with an evil smirk on her face. She gave a thumb up behind her. 'That takes care of him.' She thought.

Sanji wiped his hands as he entered the living room. "Nami-san, I just finished washing the dishes, is that idiot finally got smarter by 1%?"

"That's rude." Luffy pouted.

Nami ignored Luffy's pout and sighed in relief. "Sorry Sanji-kun for making you do some chores."

"It's fine, the kitchen is my heaven." Sanji laughed proudly.

Nami smiled sweetly. "Thanks." She turned around to face the others and began picking her notebook and pens. "Now that the studying is over, I would now like to have some privacy."

"But it's only 7pm!" Luffy, being the childish person in class, whined. "Let's play first!"

Nami wanted to go back to her room but it seems that she can't do that easily. She sat beside Zoro who was nearer. Luffy gaped slightly at the sight but decided not to bother. He looked at Usopp and grinned.

Usopp can clearly see his captain's sadness. "How about we watch TV?" Hoping to change his friend's mood.

"Again?" Bepo groaned. They watched TV before Nami arrived.

They all changed their arrangements of seat, except Zoro who was clearly satisfied beside Nami.

**[IMAGINE TIME!]  
><strong>There is a long sofa in front of the TV; in their middle is the square short table where they study.  
>In the long sofa, each side there is a two person sofa. In the right side and the left side.<br>There is a furry mat under them, where Kid and Zoro fell asleep. Nami and Zoro were sitting in that long sofa.

Zoro sat in the farthest right side of the long sofa, and Nami sat beside him. Kid beat Law to Nami's left side. Law growled and sat beside Bepo in the right two person sofa. Killer chuckled at his captain's childishness as he sat beside his captain. Sanji sat beside Killer. Penguin and Shachi sat at the two person sofa in front of Law's sofa side; facing them.  
>Usopp and Luffy sat the furry mat in front of the long sofa.<br>Their backs leaning on the sofa's legs. Usopp leaned between Zoro and Nami's legs, and Luffy unconsciously leaned on Nami's legs. Nami looked at him and found it cute of him. She smiled and put her legs apart slightly for Luffy to leaned on the sofa comfortably. Her legs were now in front of Luffy's shoulder. He chuckled silently as he grabbed Nami's legs and keep it there. At least, he wanted to be close with her before this day passed. Unfortunately, Zoro, Kid, Sanji, Killer couldn't see the little scene between Nami and Luffy but the Heart Pirate does, especially Law who was now, had his heart ached.

"What're we going to watch?" Nami asked as she flipped on the channel. She passed on some erotic channels, animes, music channels, soap opera….

"I saw a trailer earlier before I went here." Usopp said. "It is a good movie, I suppose."

"What's the title?" Bepo asked.

"Shadow People." Usopp smirked scarily. "It's pretty scaaarrryyyyyy~~~!"

"I bet you're the one who will cower.." Sanji snickered.

"I do not!" Usopp argued. "I watched the trailer bravely!"

"With your mom beside you or while hugging a pillow?" Zoro teased.

"Oh shut up!" Usopp barked.

Nami shivered at the thought of SCARY MOVIES but she put on a brave face. "Let's just watch this channel. Hot Fuzz."

"I already watch that so let's go with Usopp's offer." Zoro stole the remote and find the channel.

Nami argued and tried to bring back the remote from Zoro's stretched arms. "Give it back!"

Zoro laughed as he reached the channel. The intro was starting… Shachi ran and closed the lights.  
>What they didn't catch before the lights went out is Nami and Zoro's lips accidentally touched lightly when Nami was fighting for the remote. Nami didn't care about the kiss, she just gave up when Luffy grinned and locked his legs in his chest. Nami was now forced to watch some suspensehorror movie with these guys. Zoro touched his lips and snickered in his mind. 'Lucky~~~'

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"Arlong-san." Kalifa knocked on his office's door. "You wanted me here?"

"Oh yes, come on in." Arlong called from the inside.

Kalifa opened the door and saw Arlong sitting in his chair with Chu and Kuroobi in each side.

"Why isn't Cat Burglar active today? Normally she's working right?" Arlong stared at Cat Burglar's manager.

"If we make her work continuously, it will lead to her schoolmate's suspicion." Kalifa explained. Half of it are true though. "Is that all?"

"No, there is someone Nami knows who will tutor her every time, to make up with her late studies." Arlong snickered. "I want you to tell her that."

"Who is it?" Kalifa asked.

"That would ruin my surprise, then. What're you going to do now that Cat Burglar is in the break?"

"Nothing in mind." Kalifa adjusted her glasses. She wanted to ask Arlong about his contract with Belliemere but she couldn't. If she ask it, Arlong will know that she's been going to Cocoyashi secretly.

"If you don't have anything to do." Arlong interrupt her mind. "Go to the main city and inform Shiki that Cat Burglar will perform in New World Academy next next week."

"But I thought it's their School Festival?" Kalifa panicked. She's so not going to like the idea of this villain.

"I have made some arrangements. She WILL perform, am I understood?" Arlong said in a scary voice.

Kalifa shook and nodded. "I understand."

"Tell Nami to be busy next week, the week before their stupid event." Arlong continued. "I won't tolerate any failures and embarrassments in the very event."

Kalifa nodded. "Is there anything else, Arlong-san?"

"I don't want to say my orders directly in Nami's face. It's not worth it." Arlong chuckled. "Let's see. Tell her that we're going to have dinner in her place."

Kalifa's eyes widen. "Eh?"

"You heard Arlong-san." Chuu said. "Don't make him repeat himself, stupid human."

Kalifa gripped her hands in anger. What're they plotting now?!

Arlong gave him the time of his departure to Nami's place and Kalifa excused herself to warn Nami.

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Nami's phone shook in front of a drawer. It is in vibrate mode…..

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	27. Chapter 27 - A Trap?

**Tadaima! (T_T) **

**I'm so sorry I didn't update WNWA for some time now. I know I have disappointed some readers who are awed with my fast/regularly updates. I have encountered some writing problems. **

**I'm very much worried about my writings and such. A guest said that my story has too much OCC-ness and I don't respect the characters, I'm pretty troubled at that part. You know how sensitive I am! uwaaaa! (u_u)**

**I feel like I'm losing my pride as a writer. **

**So! Let's cut the drama off and let's move on with the story! **

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Kalifa drive in her car while checking her phone from time to time. 'Why isn't she picking up?!'

She stopped at a villa and a man greeted her from the gate.

"How can I help you?" A clown looking asked.

"You're Dr. Indigo, right? I have a message delivered from Arlong-san." Kalifa politely said. She is a manager after all. She have traits that can please other people.

"Well then, please follow me." Dr. Indigo signaled the guards near them and opened the gate. They walked towards the main door of the villa.

Kalifa noticed a garage just near the villa. "What's in that garage?"

Dr. Indiro smirked evilly. "You're in Arlong's gang so you must know that we're keeping some guns there in that garage."

"Wait, GANG?!" Kalifa panicked. "What gang?! I didn't hear about some gang! All I know is Arlong and Shiki are just business partners."

Dr. Indigo clicked his tongue. "How naïve. Arlong-san mentioned that Cat Burglar knew about it. How come her manager doesn't know?"

"I wonder why." Kalifa narrowed her eyes. "Can you tell me more about it?"

"Too late for that." Dr. Indigo opened the door leading inside.

"Well. Well. Look who's here?" Shiki's voice said. "What does your boss wants now?"

Kalifa cringed at his disgusting voice. "He just wanted to let you know that Cat Burglar will perform at the New World Academy's School Festival next week."

Shiki raised his eyebrow. "Then he could've just told me earlier."

"I beg your pardon?" Kalifa adjusted her eyeglasses.

"I talked to him earlier on the phone, 1 hour before you got here." Shiki answered. "I thought it was something important for you to deliver a message personally."

'Just what is -!' Kalifa interrupted her thoughts when she realized something important. "I will now excuse myself!" She then ran away from the villa, trying to search for her car.

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"Arlong-san, I heard that you sent Kalifa on Shiki's villa, why did you do that?" Hachi asked while driving in the black car. (for riches, mind you)

"If she were there in Nami's place with us, the limits of our conversation will shorten." Arlong laughed. "That woman doesn't even know as much as our Nami does."

"That's cruel." Hachi laughed with fakeness when he is concern for his secret partner.

"It's really unnecessary to hire a manager for that woman." Arlong refers to Nami. "But since Nami insists that she couldn't work with only males, I can't do anything about it."

"And as if on cue, Kalifa happens to come by." Chuu added. "Come to think of it, Arlong-san, who will be Nami's tutor?"

"Her first love." Arlong smirked. "If he came to her life again, maybe this time, he'll succeed on convincing Nami on working for us FOREVER."

"Well, last time he screwed up because his girlfriend is there." Kuroobi crossed his arms. "What did you do to make him agree this time?"

"I ordered an assassination to his dumb girlfriend." Arlong said. "It that girl's fault from ruining my plan in the first place."

"B-But, if it wasn't for her, she wouldn't be able to move in the academy and target Vivi." Hachi tried to grasp the situation. Arlong ordered to kill someone because of his ruined plan?

"To be honest, moving her in that academy is a back-up plan." Arlong said. Evil or not, he seems to be thoughtful with his comrades. "If she were in GrandLine Academy, she could grasp the whole main city with her talent and I'll be rich but then, she just punched her lover and got uproar in the whole school. With a bad reputation like that, Cat burglar is at stake. I have to move her somewhere else which is this stupid school."

"T-then why not in East Blue Academy? It's pretty peaceful there." Hachi nervously laughed.

"Idiot, if she's there how would she complete her task in killer Nefertari?" Chuu argued. "Obviously, after she rebelled, Arlong-san noticed Cobra's company!"

"Precisely." Arlong chuckled. "Are we near Nami's house yet!?"

"Not yet, Arlong-san." Hachi sighed. He secretly hoped that Kalifa would notice that this is just a trap.

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'Come on, Nami. Pick up for me!' Kalifa hold the cellphone in her right hand while the other the wheels. The ring just continued and then she hang up in defeat. She glared at the traffic road. "Damn it! MOVe!" She honked the car several times. She knew that this was all a trap. They're obviously going to talk to Nami while she's not there! Arlong will just give Nami more hard time and burdens! She slammed her hand in the wheels. If only she has someone near Nami to help…. "Wait a minute…" Kalifa blinked and looked at her phone. There is someone!

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His phone rang while he locked the classrooms one by one. It's late at night but he continued checking the rooms, hoping not to find some bothersome acts from the student. "Yeah?" He picked up his ringing phone.

**_"Hello! Thank goodness! Are you still at school?!" Kalifa asked while panting as if she just ran at the marathon._**

"Calm down, woman! Yes, I am still at school." He answered. He was kind of glad to hear HER voice.

**_"I want you to go to Nami's house and warn her that Arlong is coming!" Kalifa shouted loud enough to make him cover his ears. _**

"I get it! I get it! Sheesh!" He scratched his head.

**_"Now! As in Do it now!" Kalifa yelled and hang up. _**

Paulie looked at his phone and sighed. If she's that panicked and somehow scared, he'll do it in a flash. He ran towards the path that leads to Nami's house.

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Time Check! 7:30, the rain has stopped and only the crickets can be heard outside. Well, inside is a bit…..

"KYAAAA!" Nami shrieked at the movie.

"Shut up, Nami!" Zoro covered his ears since the beginning.

"I can't help it! That shadow surprised me!" Nami cried. She didn't know that her upper body was beginning to hide behind Kid who was on her other side. It's almost as if Nami is cuddling with Kid.

Kid smirked and slapped Killer's head to gain his attention. Killer got the idea and excused himself from the living room. Sanji shifted a bit while watching the movie with them.

"It's pretty boring." Luffy picked his nose while Usopp was covering his eyes with palm and his fingers were spread slightly to expose his one good eye. Usopp felt that the scary part is coming so he slowly closed he eyes with his fingers.

When he heard nothing but the intense sound from the movie, his heart speed began to speed up like a thumping rabbit. He slowly opened his eyes and felt his eyes fell out from its socket. Nami and Usopp screamed their lungs out. He freakin' saw the shadow the moment he opened his eyes. Talk about timing!

"Sheesh! Usopp, quit screaming!" Sanji scolded. "Ah, Nami-san, you can scream all you want and leaped at my arms!" He cooed.

"You quit it." Usopp felt an angry tick on his head.

Bepo yawned and noticed a cellphone on top of the drawer near the TV has been ringing for awhile now. "Nami-san, your phone." He pointed at the device.

Nami nodded and when she was about to stand up, a shadow from the movie surprised her. She stumbled back and accidentally sat on Kid's lap while her hand on his chest. Kid wrapped his arms in instinct around her. Their faces were inches apart but a flash from somewhere interrupted them.

They looked at Killer who was holding his phone and giving them a thumb up. "Nice pose." He kept his phone and laughed.

Nami moved away and sat in the sofa again. "Luffy, please get me my phone."

Luffy gave her a grin and stretched his arms. "Here." He handed her the phone.

Before Nami could look to her phone, a phrase from the movie caught her which sends shivers down her spine. "So if I think about the shadows, they'll…." Nami looked at Zoro with teary eyes. She don't know why she looked at him but she somehow feel it.

Zoro cringed at her expression. "You don't have to think about them and you'll be fine!" He think of some ways to tell this woman off.

"Easier said than done!" Nami argued. "How can I stop thinking about it?!"

"Are you some kind of a kid?!" Zoro sweat dropped. "So you're the type of woman who watches a horror movie and can't sleep later."

"I didn't want it!" Nami whined. "I don't even know if I can sleep tonight!"

"Then, do you want us to sleep over?" Shachi grinned. "Ne, captain?" He looked at his captain who was crossed arms and bowed his head.

"He's sleeping." Bepo laughed quietly.

"How can he sleep with so many screaming?" Sanji asked rhetorically.

When the movie ended, Penguin turned on the lights which made all of them flinched at the sudden brightness.

"That was entertaining!" Usopp wiped a sweat off his foreheads.

"But you didn't watched the exciting parts." Luffy looked at him with boring eyes.

"I watched!" Usopp argued. "Just covered my eyes from time to time." He murmured.

Law slowly opened his eyes. "Is it over?"

"I bet you're scared so you tried to sleep it off." Usopp mocked.

"Not really, it's too boring and I just fell asleep." Law stand up and stretched his arms.

"The raining has stopped." Shachi looked outside the window.

"Shall we go home then?" Penguin asked.

"Let's do that." Killer yawned. "I'm pretty tired from today's activity."

Nami pouted. She's somehow scared being alone after a scary movie. "Uhmm."

Their conversation was interrupted when the doorbell rang.

Usopp, who has not yet overcome the movie earlier screamed. "It came for my life!"

"Don't over react." Sanji slapped his head and ran to open the door. Everyone gathered in front of the door out of curiosity. Paulie came in view.

"What the hell are you guys doing here?!" Paulie blinked.

"Group study." Killer answered.

"Never mind that." Paulie entered the house and looked at Nami. "Nami, Arlong is coming here."

That one sentence is enough to make Nami nervous. She accidentally dropped her phone and automatically opened a message.

**_"Be careful, Nami!" –Kalifa_**

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Hachi parked near a yellow/black car. They all went out from the car.

"Whose car is this?" Chuu inspected the car.

"Leave it be." Kuroobi said. "It doesn't concern us."

"Shall we go visit our lovely idol, Sun Pirates?" Arlong chuckled as they began to walk across the school ground.

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	28. Chapter 28 - Her Emotions

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Nami panicked the moment she heard that Arlong will be coming to her house. If he comes right now, she don't know what will he say and she's pretty sure it'll only upset her. Kalifa is not around too! To make things worse, her MALE classmates are in her house. She totally ignored Arlong's rule that there's no male allowed. Who knows what will happen to her nor to her classmates?!

"Oh? Is Nami's papa coming home?" Luffy asked.

"Not her papa, her guardian!" Paulie corrected. "You guys should leave now, as in NOW. If he finds you here in her house, you'll die young you know?"

"Why?" The boys tilted their heads.

Paulie smacked his face and let out an irritable sigh. "A group of guys is in a lady's house in the middle of the night. It sounds really bad."

"Is that so?" Luffy pouted.

Nami sighed. "You guys, follow me. Paulie, please looked after the pathway. I don't want us getting caught."

Paulie nodded. "One more thing. Give me your email ad/number."

"I thought you don't have a cellphone?" Nami looked at him with wide eyes.

Paulie scratched his face shyly. "Someone kind of force me to buy one. So I bought one earlier."

Nami chuckled lightly. "I'll do that later." She waved and turn her back; she then, walked upstairs but stopped at the stairs. "I told you to follow me, didn't I?" She looked at her classmates.

"Ah~ I can't believe I'll be going in a maiden's secret garden!" Sanji clasp his hands and his heart turn into hearts.

"Huh? I've been there yesterday." Zoro picked his ears.

The heart in Sanji's eyes broke and cried (comically). "Boo! Marimo!"

"Let's just go." Usopp sweat dropped at the scene.

Paulie turn to open the knob and stayed outside.

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They all gathered at Nami's main bedroom. Nami locked her closet and drawers. She turn around facing them. "If I give you the signal, it means that Arlong and his minions have entered the house. Use that chance to jump off the balcony and go home. I don't want you guys to get involve with him."

"I've been hearing that name from time to time." Law started. "He really sounds familiar."

"Who cares?" Luffy jumped at Nami's soft bed. "Oh! It's so soft here!"

Nami grabbed Luffy collar and cracked her knuckles. "I THINK WE HAVE TO PUT SOME RULES."

Luffy felt shivers down his spine and nodded nervously. "A-Aye!"

"NO TOUCHING THINGS. NO PLAYING IN MY BED. NO OPENING MY DRAWERS AND CLOSET. NO MAKING NOISE. NO LAUGHING HARD. NO TALKING SO LOUD." Nami warned.

"That being said; it's almost like we're not allowed to do things freely." Zoro said.

"The main point of you guys here is because you have to escape through the balcony the moment Arlong and his minions get in!" Nami repeated.

"Minions…" Bepo and Usopp looked at the imaginary cloud above them with a yellow creature laughing. "Oh minions." They looked at Nami with understanding eyes.

As if she got the message, an angry tick popped in her forehead. "That's not the minion I'm talking about!"

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Paulie saw the 4 figures walking towards them. He ran to greet them. "Welcome."

"Why're you here?" Hachi asked.

"More like, who are you?" Arlong asked.

'The nerve of the fish.' Paulie gritted his teeth (comically). "Paulie, the one you assigned as Nami's guide."

"I see." Arlong walked passed him and grabbed the door knob.

"IT'S A LIVELY NIGHT, IS IT NOT, ARLONG-SAN!" Paulie purposely shouted for Nami to hear through the balcony.

"Why're you shouting?" Kuroobi looked at him then followed Arlong inside.

The Sun Pirates sat at the living room.

"I didn't know Nami could be so messy?" Chuu looked at the used living room. "The sheets are all crumpled."

"Where is she?" Arlong asked the man.

"Upstairs, probably doing something." Paulie said.

"Arlong." Nami's personality completely changed from being a brat to a proper lady. She also changed into a skimpy clothes to a long gentle blue skirt and long white sleeves. "Welcome." She hated acting in front of him.

"It's been a long time I see you in your usual clothes. Every time we meet, you're in Cat Burglar's identity." Arlong laughed.

Before Nami could say anything, her eyes widen when she saw Luffy's head hanging upside down while grinning at her from the glass door across the room. 'Luffy!'

Paulie looked at her expression and followed her gaze. He cringed. 'That idiot!'

Nami has to think of something before Arlong and the others could see him! Nami smiled and bowed. "Excuse me, I'm going to get some refreshments."

"I will help you with that." Paulie's eye twitched because of Luffy's action.

They ran outside the living room. Paulie walked into the kitchen and Nami ran upstairs. She opened the door quietly.

"You're ba-!" Luffy's mouth was covered by Usopp who sensed that Nami is pretty mad.

"Arlong and his minions are already inside. Now go jump!" Nami pointed at the balcony.

"Minions." Bepo and Usopp looked at each other.

"Bababa bababanana!" Usopp sang. "Bababa Bababanana~"

"Banana ahhhh. Banana ahh.." Bepo acted as a second voice.

"You guys are starting to piss me off." Nami laughed evilly while raising her fist.

"Despite your innocent maiden outfit, you're really scary." Zoro sweat dropped.

"Nami! What're you doing so slow?!" Arlong called out with angriness in his voice.

Usopp felt shivers down his spine upon hearing the scary voice.

Nami bit her lower lip. She looked at the boys with pleading eyes. If Arlong found out that they're in her house, he will find ways to harm them. "Please leave."

"Why?" Luffy looked at her trembling body.

"Just leave." Nami looked at away with her hand clinging to her other elbow.

"That man…. Is he scaring you?" Sanji asked her.

"N-not really." Nami looked down. "Just please leave."

Law looked at her pleading state. He sighed and turn around. "Bepo, Shachi, Penguin, let's go."

The three looked at him in confusion but when Law jumped off the balcony, they followed.

Kid scratched his head. "Whatever, see you tomorrow." He jumped off. Killer followed him.

The Straw Hats were now left in the room.

"Why aren't you leaving?" Nami asked them.

"Somehow, I feel that you're really troubled." Luffy said. "Do you want us to-"

"Luffy, please." Nami bowed her head. She couldn't take anymore arguments.

Sanji kicked Luffy's head. "Nami-san! Please raise your head!"

Nami did as she was told and smiled painfully.

Zoro eyed her before turning back. "Lead the way, ero-cook."

"Fine." Sanji walked towards the rails of the balcony. "Nami-san, have a good night." He smiled before jumping off the balcony.

Luffy frowned. "Nami, if you ever need someone to be with, we're here! I also think that you, being cheerful is fun"

Nami chuckled lightly. "Thanks."

Luffy turned around then jumped. Zoro scratched his head. "Woman, you be careful.." He murmured.

Usopp grinned teasingly. "We didn't hear that."

"It's not meant for you!" Zoro growled. "Be careful of the shadows."

Nami raised her fist. "And here I thought I completely forgot about it! Why did you have to remind me that?!"

Zoro scratched his head and snickered. "That's better."

"Huh?" Nami blinked at his statement.

"With a sad face like earlier, it doesn't suit you." Zoro smirked. "Acting like a witch really suits you more." He jumped off the balcony.

Nami felt her cheeks reddened. She didn't know why but Zoro's statement felt warm inside. Her thoughts interrupted her when Usopp coughed lightly beside her. "What?"

Usopp inhaled nervously. "I wanted to talk to you about something. The truth is, I found Cat Burglar's mask in the bathroom."

Nami's heart skipped a beat. Her palms and foreheads were sweating. This is bad… If someone founds out about her identity, Arlong will definitely get rid of them. "I don't know what you're talking about." She nervously said.

Usopp looked at her with an eyebrow raised. "I also saw a lot of CD of Cat Burglar. I remember you, performing and you really mastered her dances and songs well! I also remember you that you sneak out from classes. That only explains one thing."

Nami gulped. Talking to this guy really makes her nervous right now. She broke down and sat at a chair. "Usopp! Please don't tell anyone! I have my reasons for doing that!"

Usopp scratched his head. "I know that you wanted to keep it a secret. That's why I talked to you in private. Well, the great Usopp-sama is so smart that he couldn't help but discover your dark secret. I mean, you have a cool personality and if anyone finds out that you're a hard core fan of Cat Burglar it's ashame."

"I kept my identity of Cat Burglar because of….." Nami opened her eyes and looked at Usopp who's eyes are also wide.

"What did you say?" They both asked them a question.

"You're Cat Burglar?" Usopp pointed out.

"You thought I was a hard core fan?" Nami blinked. Crap, she just exposed her identity!

"So it really makes sense now!" Usopp exclaimed. "How could I missed such important thing!"

Nami's eyes darken and pushed Usopp down the balcony. "How dare you!" Usopp shouted in a soft voice, not wanting Arlong to hear him. Zoro, who was yawning outside, waiting for the sniper, fell down on the hard floor when something landed on his back.

"Nice catch, Zoro!" He whispered.

Zoro growled and picked himself up. "I'm so going to kill you later."

Usopp followed Zoro and gave the balcony one last look. He saw Nami standing in the balcony looking at them go. He gave a thumb up and his teeth flash. He sweat dropped when he saw Nami face palmed as her respond.

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"You're slow, Nami!" Arlong growled at the living room.

"A forgot to close my balcony door. It's hard to close it." Nami smiled as she handed them some refreshments. "More importantly, what're you doing here, Arlong?" She sat at the nearby sofa with her back straight and her hands on top of her skirt.

Arlong sipped at his coffee and looked at Paulie. "You can leave now."

"Eh?" Paulie blinked.

"I don't remember hiring you as her body guard." Arlong said.

Paulie looked at Nami who smiled at him the bowed; telling him that she can handle it. Paulie sighed and excused himself. He walked outside the house and spotted a fury hat standing behind a tree. "What're you a stalker? Where are your friends?"

"I told them to go ahead without me." Law answered. "I can do whatever I like."

Paulie looked at Nami's house and leaned on the same tree as Law. "Worried about her?"

"Not really." Law said while closing his eyes.

"She's a strong girl." Paulie snickered at Nami's being. "She doesn't want to be protected."

"I know that."

"and yet you're still here." Paulie laughed as he walked away, disappearing from the forest.

Law stared at Nami's house. "I don't have to protect her, right?" He murmured to himself.

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The air in the living room is so intense that the mosquitoes wouldn't dare to bite someone there.

"So Nami." Arlong started, making Nami flinched.

"Yes?"

"Let me clear things first." Arlong said. "I moved you to this school because I wanted you to kill someone, right?" When Nami nodded, Arlong took that as a response. "When do you exactly plan to do it?"

"If I find her." Nami answered.

"But you already-!" Arlong cut Kuroobi off before he could say anything else.

"I see." Arlong leaned on his sofa. "How is school?"

"Fun, I mean Fine." Nami hesitated. "There are tests next week, in Monday."

Arlong looked at the calendar in the wall. "What day is today?"

"Wednesday." Chu answered.

"You have 4 days until Monday. Are you having trouble with your studies? You moved in late after all." Arlong said.

"Not really. You know my capabilities of studying hard." Nami looked at him. "Thanks to your advanced lessons 2 years ago when I was still in Junior High, I already learned some High School lessons."

Arlong chuckled. "I'm glad I put you to that hell. I will be having you tutored on Saturday."

"What? I don't need it." Nami said. "I'm fine on my own."

"I do what I want with you, don't forget that." Arlong's voice rang around the living room, making Nami nod in fear and hate.

"HE will be your teacher." Arlong smirked evilly.

"He?" Nami narrowed her foreheads. "You mean HIM?! No, Arlong! I don't want to see him! Not him!" Sweats break in Nami's forehead.

"Why? Because of the little stunt you pulled on Grand Line Academy?" Arlong laughed. "I hired him because he's a wise teacher. I trust him more than some teachers here."

"B-but!" Nami tried to protest but failed when Arlong started to look at her with an annoyed face. "I see." She gripped her skirt.

Arlong looked at the troubled woman in front of him. At first, he didn't want to tell her that personally but if Kalifa will know that Nami's ex-lover will be the one who will tutor her, Kalifa would've gone berserk. She's acting pretty strangely too. As if, she's being a spy around him. He has to be cautious.

"I heard that your school is going to have a School Festival."

Nami nodded. "After the Test Week. We'll have a 3days festival."

"On the first day, I want Cat Burglar to perform."

"What?" Nami looked at her scary guardian.

"If you perform in your school on the first day, you will gain many fans." Arlong grabbed a bite at his food. "Shiki will be there. Don't you dare humiliate me."

"Yeah." Nami answered and took a sip on her orange juice. Speaking of orange juice, she never got the chance to let her classmates taste it.

"Nami, are you listening?" Arlong growled.

"Wh-what?" Nami flinched.

"Arlong-san said that after your test, he'll be leaving for a business meeting in the main city but will be back for the school festival." Kuroobi explained.

Nami smiled happily. "EH?" She realized her wrong expression and changed it to expressionless. "Eh?"

"I think that ever since Nami has moved into this academy, she's been smiling a lot lately." Hachi said.

"Y-you think so?" Nami scratched her head.

"I don't like it." Arlong interrupt them. "Nami, you have to keep a cool and cold personality in school. If they see you in a cheerful state, they will start to suspect you as Cat Burglar."

Nami looked at the floor. "I will remember that."

**_"I also think that you, being cheerful is fun" _**Nami remembered Luffy's sentence. She also wanted to have fun and show her true self. She frowned.

Arlong eyed her. "Is it a boy?"

"Huh?" Nami looked at him.

"Normally a girl changes because of a certain boy." Arlong said with a hint of angriness. "Nami! Remember your past! Remember hate and despise. This is not you! Forget everything and listen to me."

Arlong's voice echoed in her head. Hate….. The man she loves betrayed her. Despise…. Arlong treated her town like trash. Something awoken inside of her and Kalifa is not going to like it. She opened her eyes full of hate, anger, despise and coldness. There's not a hint of love and joy in it unlike earlier where she laughed and had fun with the boys.

Arlong laughed hysterically. "That's the spirit!" He stood up.

"Arlong-san?" Chuu called out.

"Forget about dinner." Arlong smirked. "It's time for us to go." He walked out from the living room and Kuroobi and Chuu followed him. Hachi took one last look at Nami and frowned. "I'm sorry, Nami." He whispered and followed the gang.

Law watched as they left the house. There has been no sign of screaming or crying inside. Thanks goodness she's safe.

Nami sat in the living room alone. Her head bowed down. It hurts…. Her heart and mind hurts… She's so confuse…. She wanted to have fun with her classmates like she experiences yesterday and today. She wanted to be free soon. But it seems like fate is messing with her.

"Someone, help me." A tear rolled down her cheek, as she whispered those words.

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	29. Chapter 29 - Date? Pictures? Secrets!

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Nami washed her face in the bathroom and saw stared at her face in the mirror. She looked horrible for thinking about earlier. That won't do. Thinking about what Arlong said is bad for her mind. But still, she have to adopt it. She have to think of something.

She walked in her living room and leaned on the doorframe. She smiled when she imagined the scene when she was having fun with her classmates. It's been 4 years since she had fun like that with Camie and Shirahoshi in Mermaid Academy/Middle School. It would've have been more fun if they're with her and Divi joined them in their studying session with which led to watching Shadow People.

Nami felt her hair stood up. "Damn you, Zoro!" She despised Zoro for reminding her about the horror movie before he left. What is she gonna do now?! She's alone and all she kept thinking about is that freakin' horror movie! Well, truth to be told, she prefer to think about some suspense scene more than Arlong's visit.

While she was lost in thought, the cabinet in the kitchen gave out a loud banging sound inside. Nami jumped in surprise. Now what?! She's already feeling scared in the earlier movie and now her house is haunted?! She carefully walked in the kitchen with her hands on guard. Once she was on the kitchen, she carefully opened the cabinet to prove that nothing is there. She was sweating and gulping.

She gathered up her courage to open the cabinet. When the cabinet was not an inch open, an orange figure jumped at her surprisingly. "N-neko-chan?!" Nami looked at the orange kitten she found yesterday. How could she forgot such lovable creature in her house?!

The kitten stared at her with phoenix's eyes. Nami hugged the kitten tightly. "Alright, I'll feed you now." She laughed and put the kitten in the floor then she went to search for some milk. Her phone rang in the kitchen table. She saw a message from that anonymous guy.

**_"Asleep yet?" –Him_**

Nami rolled her eyes. **_"Not yet. What do you want?" _**

**_"Just making sure you're fine." –Him_**

**_"Well, I am fine. Why do you care, anyway?" –Nami_**

**_"I told you didn't I? I'm your secret admirer. Of course, I'd care." –Him_**

**_"If you are one, then tell me who you are." –Nami_**

**_"It'll be boring like that." –Him_**

Nami chuckled at this guy's humor. **_"At least a hint" –Nami_**

Nami sent the text then placed the kitten bowl in front of the kitten. She sat at the table watching it drink.

**_"Have you watched Shadow People?" –Him_**

Nami narrowed her forehead at the text. **_"Don't change the topic, idiot!" –Nami_**

**_"HaHaHa. Just answer me first and I'll tell you." –Him_**

**_"Well, I watched it earlier." Nami pouted as she sent the text._**

**_"Are you scared?" –Him_**

**_"Not a little bit!" –Nami _**laughed as she send that.

**_"I don't think that's true." –Him_**

Nami's face flushed red in embarrassment. Who does he think he is?!

**_"Okay fine, you got me." –Nami_**

**_"HaHaHa. It's better if it's true." –Him_**

**_"Huh?" –Nami_**

**_"It's better if I really got you, in my arms I mean." –Him_**

Nami's heart sped up. No matter how many guys flirt or court her. This guy is kinda hit the spot, even though he's a little bit cheesy. **_"Alright! I answered your question, now give me your hint about yourself!"_**

**_"Did you know that if you think about the Shadows, they'll come for you?" –Him_**

That guys just ignored her last text. Nami felt a tick on the back of her head. **_"Yeah so? I can't stop thinking about it, thanks to your reminder, baaakaaaa!" _**

**_"Now I feel special. HaHa. I know a way to get rid of your thoughts." –Him_**

**_"What? If it's something stupid I'll block you." –Nami_**

**_"Tonight, before you go to sleep, think of me and only me." –Him_**

Nami buried her head on the table, making the kitten looked at her with such cute eyes. It noticed a steam coming out from Nami's ears while her face is red, I suppose?

**_"Idiot." –Nami_**

**_"Good night then, Nami." –Him_**

**_"Whatever." –Nami_**

Nami closed her cellphone and washed her face in the sink. Damn that guy! Making her emotions mixed up and all!

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Law arrived at the school parking lot. He looked around and saw a glimpsed of a figure running towards another figure on the bench near the forest. He just shrugged and took off. Probably not concerning him.

While he drives in his car, he kept on thinking about what Nami said. A past lover huh? He deducted that it was a teacher. If he ever sees that teacher, he'll give him a good punch. But right now, past is past. The present is much more troublesome, having a lot of guys as a rival. Next time, he'll ask that woman out for a date. He smirked at his thought. As the traffic came on, Law was looking around from his car. He saw a flier. **'New World Fun' **Is there such amusement park like that in this island? Why not go check it out then?

He opened his phone and dialed Nami's number.

**"Yes?" Nami's voice seems tired yet music to his ears. **

**"Nami-ya, are you free this Saturday?" He asked her. **

**"Law? How did you get my number?" Nami asked him, forgetting that he asked a question first. **

**"Nico-ya gave your number out." Law said. "So? Are you free this Saturday?" **

**Nami hesitated at first. "This Saturday, huh? Why?"**

**"Want to go to an amusement park with me?" Law asked.**

**"Amusement Park? I guess I would like a change of pace. Sure why not?" Nami said.**

**"I'll tell you the time and place at Friday." Law said as he stares at the red light.**

**"Sure. Thanks for inviting me." Nami said then hang up.**

Law grinned at his seat. He will not let someone takes his place in Nami's side.

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Nami sighed. Saturday, the day where HE will come. Thankfully Law called her and asked her out on an amusement park. Right now, she really don't want to see HIM. If he sees him now, who knows what will happen to her. She got to admit, her mind might've been saying that she moved on but her heart is still in a risk situation. Forgetting him is easy because she didn't see him for one month and she's got other things to worry about but if he comes now, she's afraid that she'll fall for him again.

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Kid and Killer stopped by at a developing store.

"What're we doing here?" Kid growled.

"You'll thank me later." Killer laughed as he went in. He went to the counter and give the woman his cellphone, asking her to develop a picture in it.

Kid sat at the chair while waiting. Killer sat near him.

"Kid, have you really fallen for Nami-girl?" Killer asked.

"If I didn't, would I do such troublesome things." Kid crossed his arms.

"Then, have you moved on from your ex love? Bonney, I mean." Killer asked again. He felt so concern for his captain. Bonney is a woman who eat much and yet Kid fell for her. They met in a gang war, between Kid P and Don Quixote Family. Bonney is a captain from another gang and yet, she's concern for his gang. She kept on bothering Kid until he fell for her. They went out for 3 months in middle school to HighSchool. One day she -.

"Killer" Kid interrupted his story. "Why're you telling that story to our readers? You know I despised telling my past to others." He growled.

"My bad." Killer laughed. "Anyway, I mentioned this before but you have great disadvantages in Nami-girl's sight. There are cute mascots in the Straw Hats and the Heart P, it seems that she likes cute things."

"So? What do you want to do? Put a make up on yourself to make you look cute?" Kid looked at him.

Killer imagined himself with cute things around him and some flowers in the background. "You know what, forget it. I'm not going to make myself look like a clown for you to succeed in Nami-girl's heart." He stood up and walked in the counter.

"Oh great." Kid rolled his eyes.

"Here is your photo!" The woman in the counter smiled as she handed an envelop. "One picture size and another one as a poster size."

Kid walked near Killer and was shocked. "Killer!"

He saw the picture and the poster that has the same pictures of when Nami tripped in Kid's lap earlier. They looked like lovers, lost in each other's gaze.

"Here's for you." Killer handed Kid the picture size.

Kid accepted it. "What're you going to do in that poster?" He glared at Killer who hold the poster.

"Post it in our HQ, I'm sure our comrades will be happy to see it everyday." Killer started to walk, leaving a blushing captain behind.

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In the forest, four figures are making their way out. 2 are arguing, 1 is laughing and the other 1 is leading the walk.

"I'll repeat it again, idiot marimo! Why on earth did you get lost in the middle of the path?! Our captain here doesn't want to go home while you were being lost in the middle of nowhere!" Sanji scolded.

Luffy laughed at his friends.

Zoro scratched his head. "I was busy texting so I didn't care what's right or left!" He defended.

"That's your problem!" Sanji kicked his head repeatedly. "You should've made your text once you get home!"

Usopp interrupted them by grinning. "I see the school grounds!"

"Then, let's run!" Luffy, who was behind them, tripped, making them roll down the small hill from Nami's house.

"This is not running!" Usopp cried. "This is rolling!"

"Who cares, as long as we get down fast." Luffy laughed.

The rolling guys stopped at the ground when a tree blocked their way. They all fell into the bushes.

"That was fu-!" Luffy didn't continue what he was saying when Zoro covered his mouth..

"Quiet for a bit." Zoro said.

The four eavesdropped at the two men who seems to be having a deep conversation.

"You're Hachi, right?" Paulie asked. "I thought you go home with your boss already?"

"I told him I have something to do." Hachi said. "Anyway, I came here to ask you a favor."

"What?" Paulie blinked.

"I want you to tell this to Kalifa. I can't tell her directly because of Arlong's suspiciousness. It's regarding Nami." Hachi said in a serious voice.

The four eavesdropping boys exchanged glances. Now what would these two men talk about Nami?

"Let's hear it." Paulie said.

"First, Kalifa is on number one suspicion list in Arlong." Hachi began. "Tell her not to visit Cocoyashi for the meantime. She might get caught." Hachi saw Paulie nodded and continued. "Second, Arlong is getting Nami a tutor on Saturday. The tutor is her ex-lover from GrandLine Academy." ****

"Ex-Lo-?!" Before Sanji could shout, Usopp covered his mouth.

"What was that?" Hachi and Paulie looked around.

"Meoowwww!"

"What, it's just a cat." Hachi sighed in relief.

The four thanks Usopp's ability to mimic something.

"Lastly, Arlong brainwashed Nami earlier." Hachi said.

"Brainwa-?!" Zoro's mouth was covered by Usopp, again.

"Now what?!" Paulie said.

Usopp mimic a bird's chirp, making the two tensed men loosen up.

Hachi continued talking. "Lately, Nami has been smiling a lot and having fun since she moved in this academy compared before. Arlong got mad. He ordered Nami to return to her cold self which she did in a few seconds. Her eyes were blank and cold."

"That's ridi-!" Luffy's mouth got covered by, once again, the sniper.

Usopp automatically barked like a dog.

Paulie and Hachi sweat dropped. "A-anyways. Nami must've been confused since we left." Hachi said. "She might've been having a mental break down right now."

Usopp glared at the three men who was about to make noise, thankfully, they got the message.

"Nami is a strong girl with a kind heart since we first met. But everytime Arlong ordered her something, she changes bit by bit. Seeing her smile earlier makes me understand that she's still a normal high school student, not a puppet that is currently manipulated by Arlong." Hachi turned his back. "I better be going now, please tell Kalifa what I told you, and also keep it a secret."

Paulie watched Hachi as he disappeared from the school ground. He lights his tobacco. "Hear that, idiots. Keep it a secret." He said without looking at them.

The four beat around the bushes and stood up. Usopp scratched his head. "You knew? And here I thought I successfully shut these guys up."

"I didn't know if your nose weren't sticking out from the bushes." Paulie laughed, making Usopp flinched in surprised.

"What do we do, captain?" Sanji said. "Our angel is having a hard time."

Luffy tilted his head while thinking. "Mmmmmm…"

"Do you even understand the conversation?" Zoro sweat dropped.

"yeah! Arlong is a bad guy, right?" Luffy grinned. "What do we do to bad guys?"

The Straw Hats chuckled when they understood the meaning behind their captain's grin.

Paulie raised his eyebrow, not getting the atmosphere.

"When do we do it?" Sanji snickered. "We need to tell Franky and the others."

"If he shows up here again." Luffy laughed. "But right now, I'm hungryyy~~~~"

"Let's go home." Usopp sighed at the thought of beating someone else up. Again.

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Nami looked at her drinking kitten and sighed. At least she won't be able to see that monster until the School Festival.

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	30. Chapter 30 - Bodyguards and Plans

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The cold breeze hit Nami's feet in her bed while her blanket is only covering part of her body; not her feet. Of course, it'll tickle her. Her kitten gave a slight meow, making Nami shifted her position. Everything was so tiring and yet fun in school. Her alarm clock rang and Nami gave out an irritating groan. She looked at it; 5:30am. She stood up and went towards her bathroom to clean her face up.

Luffy's bubble snot popped and realized that he was already laying vertically and messy in his bed. His alarm clock doesn't wake him up but he did remember something. He quickly stood up and leaned on the wall in his bed. Luffy grabbed his hat and looked outside the dark sky. 'Nami' He thought. He may be dense at some point but he clearly knew that he's attracted to her. It's already been 3 days since she moved.

"Huh? Luffy! You're awake?" Sabo entered the room. "That's surprising!"

"Y-yo, Sabo!" Luffy laughed with a hint of sadness. Truthfully, he's not sure whether he should move on or not. He likes her as much as he loves MEAT.

Sabo sighed as he walked inside the room with a towel on his shoulder. He was about to take a bath but saw Luffy awake in his room. "What's wrong?" He sat in front of Luffy.

"Nothing." Luffy unconsciously plucked his lips.

"You're a bad liar, Luffy." Sabo laughed. "Brothers don't lie to each other, even though we're brothers at talk not by blood."

"I don't even care about whether we're true brothers or not." Luffy pouted. "All I care was you being concern to me and Ace all the time."

Sabo smiled at his brother. He patted Luffy's head. "That's what I'm doing right now; concern for my little brother."

Luffy's eyes shone and getting all teary (comically). "I'm glad I have a brother like you!" He jumped at Sabo like a dog meeting his owner happily. Sabo laughed and patted Luffy's head in his lap continuously.

Luffy purred at his brother's touch.

"Now tell me…." Sabo whispered gently but all he got as a response is Luffy's snore. 'Sleeping in the middle of the conversation?' He felt a tick on his head, wanting to teach his brother a lesson.

"Spare him this time." Ace entered the room and chuckled at his brothers. "I bet it's about Nami-chan."

"How can you be so sure about that?" Sabo asked him.

"He kept on talking about her since he arrived last night, right? He didn't even smell the scent of meat downstairs." Ace sighed.

Sabo looked at his little brother. "He looked pretty depressed though."

"Let me guess, he's trying to move on or he back out?" Ace snickered.

"Isn't that pretty much the same?" Sabo sweat dropped.

A figure leaned on the door frame. "Brats." He called out, making Sabo and Ace look at him.

"W-what're you doing here, Gramps?!" Ace laughed nervously. "I'm pretty much sure I locked the door TWICE." He murmured.

Garp gave him an irritating look. "Is it that weird that your grandfather is here?"

"Not that part, Garp-san." Sabo smiled. "The weird part is you're here TOO early in the morning."

"What do you want to talk about?" Ace asked.

"Come with me." Garp signaled them to walk outside Luffy's room.

Sabo closed the door behind him and followed them to the living room downstairs.

"I haven't been going outside for some vacation right now and it's killing me." Garp stretched his arms as he slumped into the sofa.

"I don't want to go on a vacation with you." Ace whined.

Ace received a pounced in his head. Sabo laughed nervously at the sight.

"I want to do a favor out of you two." Garp seriously said.

"We're all ears, Garp-san." Sabo said politely.

"Do you know Nami?" Garp looked at them. "I want you two to protect her in the school grounds and outside the school grounds."

Ace and Sabo exchanged looks. "Why is that?"

"This is a dangerous task. We can't let her classmates get involve with this. The truth is…" Garp, then told the two young boys about Nami's identity as Cat Burglar, Her hometown, Her boss, Arlong.

"Arlong, you say?" Ace widen his eyes in surprise.

"You know him?" Garp looked at his grandson.

"Arlong is the top shot in one of the companies in the Main Cities, and in the underground work, he's the leader of the gangster named Sun Pirates, the worst kind of a gang." Ace explained.

"How do you know such things?" Sabo asked.

"I heard it once from Marco and Old man Whitebeard before he disappeared, the ones holding the dirty business in the underworld is the worst gang; Sun Pirates."

Garp put a hand on his aching head. "This is even worse than I thought. If Arlong could get a hand on Cobra's daughter, who is in our school, then we're -!"

"Daughter?" Sabo asked.

"Nefertari Vivi." Garp said. "Cobra asked Sengoku to transfer her into our school because she's safe there under some marine's watch."

"I don't know anything about Vivi-girl." Ace said. "Anyways, now that we know that Arlong is a dirty guy, why don't YOU, MARINES, lock him up in prison?"

"We can't." Garp sighed. "Akainu seems to be backing up Arlong, and he's in charge while Sengoku is away for a while. If we don't have enough evidence to face him and confront him recklessly, we're doomed."

"So all we have to do is just make Nami-chan safe from time to time right?" Ace assured.

"Please do so. If we gather enough evidence, you can rest assured." Garp said.

"And how long will that be?" Ace asked.

"At least until School Festival is over. Things got pretty busy in the school staffs since there is test next week then a 3day school festival." Garp sighed. "Anyway, I trust you two in Nami's case." He stood up.

"Yes, Garp-san." Sabo smiled and bowed politely.

"Whatever." Ace, on the other hand is really rude to his own grandfather, but Garp just laugh it off.

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Time Check! 6am.

Nami stretched her arms in her chair. "Finally!"

The kitten stopped playing with its yarn and looked at its new owner.

"Look! Look! I'm finished summarizing all the topics last month!" Nami cheerfully exclaimed to her kitten. "That was tiring! If only I transferred at the same time with Luffy and the others, I'll-." Nami stopped her sentence. Huh? Why is she so eager to be with those guys? She looked at the mirror beside her. Is she getting attracted to their friendly and lively aura? Forget that, she is and she's happy with it. Since Arlong is out of town, she's free to do whatever she likes. If he's around, she'll just switch her cold aura on. If he's not, she's free! "Going back earlier…" Nami hugged her lovable kitten. "If I transferred here instead of GrandLine Academy, I bet my life would be so much fun since last month!"

The kitten meow her.

Nami giggled. "Why didn't I punch Cavendish-sensei earlier?" She stopped and looked at her kitten sadly. Cursed herself for saying that playboy's name. "Neko-chan, I still miss him." She frowned.

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Kalifa sat at her car again and started to drive. She was heading towards the school when Paulie said that he had something urgent to talk about. She hated traffic. Last night, she came back to the New World Island at 11pm. She didn't go straight to Nami's house since she knew that Nami is already asleep.

She's got a bad feeling about all this.

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"Vivi, are you alright?" Kohza asked her lover beside him. They're driving in his car, heading towards the school.

Vivi looked outside the window, she was wearing something that she usually wears. A pink t-shirt with a printed rabbit in the edge. She also wear tight jean pants and a pair of pink close shoes. She had her hair down with a pink clip to hold her bangs. "I'm fine."

Kohza looked at the driveway. "Tell me your problems. We've been through a lot, Vivi. If you kept on hiding your problems, you will keep on thinking about it." He patted Vivi's head with tenderness.

Vivi looked at him with teary eyes. "H-How did you know?"

"A good boyfriend needs to feel his girlfriend's heart." Kohza grinned. His hand is on the wheel while his other hand pulled Vivi's head gently and makes it lean on his shoulder. "You know how much I love you, Vivi. So please trust me more with your problems. I may have seemed that reliable but I'll listen."

Vivi clenched his t-shirt. She loves him with all her heart, alright. "I'm so lucky to have you, Kohza!" She cried and buried her face into his chest. "Not only that you're my childhood friend, you became a caring boyfriend! What did I do to deserve a person like you?"

Kohza smiled at his girlfriend. He stopped the car into a side track. He looked at his lover's face and took off her nerdy glasses. She's beautiful in his eyes. He cupped her face and kissed her forehead. "Tell me your problems, Vivi."

Vivi wiped her tears away. "At school, I'm close to Nami-san. Yesterday, at lunch time, the two popular guys treat us to lunch at the canteen. When I got back to the classroom, I saw a SLUT word made by my PATHETIC classmates and then -!"

Kohza laughed hard. "Y-You called them pathetic!"

Vivi pouted. "Well duh~ All they care about is boys!"

Kohza patted his girlfriend. "At least, you're not weak anymore."

"Normally, I'd be weak in this kind of situation but shopping with Nami-san made me realized something."

"What is it?" He smiled.

"I want to be cool and determined like Nami-san!" Vivi shined.

Kohza couldn't hold back his laughter anymore. "Wh-Why're you acting like a kid?"

"Sheesh! Stop laughing, Kohza!" Vivi playfully slap him.

"M-My bad!" Kohza stopped for a minute but laughed again. "I can't help it!"

Vivi smiled at her boyfriend's laughter. It pained to tell him that she has a fiancé and was about to meet him tomorrow. She wanted to stay with him but she can't.

After a while, Kohza started to drive again. Vivi put on her glasses. Kohza frowned slightly at the driveway. He may have been laughing at his girlfriend's determination and somewhat childishness but the thought of her, being bullied is not a funny business.

"Does anyone know about it?" Kohza asked.

"Aside from my classmates? Not really." Vivi sighed.

"Do you want me to tell the-." Kohza was cut off by Vivi.

"No!" She said. "I don't want anyone to be involved. It was my fault for having fun with those two popular guys with Nami-san." She stopped, realizing what she had said. Uh-Oh. She just told her BOYFRIEND that she was having fun with some other guys.

The car stopped in front of the academy. Kohza looked at the driveway. "We're here."

"Kohza?" Vivi suddenly got nervous.

Kohza looked at her and smiled. "Is something wrong, Vivi?"

Vivi was relieved and somehow hurt about her boyfriend's action. Relieved that he is not angry but hurt that he didn't show even a tiniest jealousy! Admit it, every girlfriend wants to see their boyfriend jealous sometimes!

Vivi pecked his lips then went out of the car. She waved as she watched the car drove away. Why on earth does he show some jealousy?!

Kohza drove away while gripping the wheels. It hurts.

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Time Check (again) 7am!

Nami sat at her chair. She's not the only one in the room though, Sanji is already there to greet her.

"Nami-swaaannn!" Sanji happily called out. "I'm so happy to see you again! Thank goodness I went ahead of those idiots!"

Nami laughed sarcastically. "Good morning to you too."

Sanji looked at the maiden. He sat at Zoro's seat in front of her. "Nami-san, is something wrong?"

Nami blinked. "No, in fact I'm really in a good mood today!" She is really in the good mood. Why? Because she never felt so excited ever again ever since she was separated from her family and friends. Now that Arlong is not around, she's free for the mean time. In fact, Arlong's statement last night still troubles her but she decided that she'll keep that to herself.

"Uhm, Nami-san..!" Sanji started but then Garp slammed the door.

"Am I interrupting your little date?" Garp laughed.

"Yes." Sanji murmured.

"No, what is it?" Nami stand up.

"Come with me to the principal's office." Garp turn around and walk away.

Sanji gave Nami and a shocking looks.

Nami sighed and give a pat behind Sanji's back the walk away.

"What did she do?" Sanji asked himself as he looked in the door where she just left.

Nami entered the principal's office. "Uhmm."

"Have a seat." Garp said. "No need to be nervous. You didn't do anything wrong."

Nami nodded in understanding and sat at the chair in front of the principal.

"I've looked through your documents. I'm just here to confirm you about something. Are you really an orphan?"

Nami's eyes narrowed. She never thought that her documents involved such crucial info. "Yes."

"Can you tell me about your family?" Garp asked while smiling.

"I-I guess." Nami hesitated. "My foster mother, Belliemere-san found me and my foster sister somewhere in the main city. I really have no idea about my real parents."

Garp frowned at the thought of families being separated from each other. He remembered his idiot sons who chose their paths and separated their ways, leaving their sons to him. "Which part of the main city are you from?"

"East Blue Area." Nami answered.

Garp looked at the documents again and continued to pretend that he knows nothing. "Huh? The Documents said that you transferred from GrandLine Academy? Why come so far instead of studying in East Blue Academy?"

Nami gulped. "W-Well, I kind of like the Academy there."

"I see." Garp looked at her suspiciously. "Why did your guardian moved you here in this academy, then?"

"I was moved here because I violated a rule in GrandLine Academy." Nami said. "I don't know much about the reason why he chose this academy." She lied.

"You really didn't know?" Garp said.

Nami's palm began to sweat. How could she tell him that she's there to kill a student?! "Yes." How she wish the bell to ring NOW. There's still 50 minutes more, goodness!

Garp nodded and smiled. "I see. I see. Sorry for scaring you! Let's move on to the next topic!"

Nami sighed in relief. Next topic? She have the feeling that it's going to be a LONGGGGG one.

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"What did you say?!" Kalifa yelled at the man who talked things out to her. "Arlong did what?!"

"Don't make me repeat myself." Paulie plugged his ears. "That fish man friends of yours told me that."

Kalifa bit her thumb nail. "That Arlong!" She cursed. How dare he do that to her KID?! "But wait a minute, Arlong mentioned that he'll be out on a business trip and will not arrive until School Festival. So does that mean, Nami can relax for a bit?" Her face shine and her eyes started to be happy.

Paulie smiled at his woman's, I mean crush's, no, smiled at Kalifa's sudden happiness. "Oh and, Hachi mentioned that Nami is going to have a tutor this coming Saturday."

"Ha?" Kalifa raised her eye brows. "She don't need that kind of treatment."

"I don't know. Hachi said that Arlong announced who is Nami's tutor." Paulie crossed his arms.

"Probably someone useless." Kalifa bring out a bottle of water and drink it.

"Her ex-lover."

In a flash, Paulie could see rainbows in front of him since Kalifa's water from her mouth just sprayed on his face.

"Come again?" Kalifa narrowed her eyes.

"Her ex-lover will be her tutor this Saturday." Paulie said without a care in the world, but then he saw Kalifa's bottle came flying to his face.

"Damn it!" Kalifa opened her car and searched for her cellphone.

"Relax, will you?!" Paulie touched his swollen face.

"How can I relax when I heard that HE'S COMING here in this island?!" Kalifa argued.

"Then, who're you gonna call?" Paulie asked the panicked woman.

Kalifa stopped searching and looked at him. "I don't know." She looked at the floor. "But if Nami were to see him again, she'll get hurt." Kalifa clenched her fist.

"What happened?" Paulie leaned on her car and crossed his arms.

Kalifa also leaned in. "Before she transferred here in New World Academy, she broke up with her ex-lover. She got hurt a lot. She cried, she didn't eat, and she didn't come to practice for her live concert. It was obvious that she love him. Nami said that he was the only one who comforted her and loved her. I was a bit jealous back then."

Kalifa chuckled lightly. "For the past 4 years that I've been with her, she felt the comfort from that guy. I guess she really didn't trust me or anyone else back then. The pain of feeling betrayed when you trust them the most is not something that can easily erased. It can haunt you down every night in your sleep. Nami was suffering from that kind of pain. She was already troubled by her hometown getting hostage and now, another pain weights in her shoulder. She was young and yet strong."

"You really loved her." Paulie snickered. "You are ready to be a mother, Kalifa."

"Shut up." Kalifa's face flushed red. "A-Anyways! If she meet the same man who gave her that pain, she'll break down."

"Tell me, is he her first love?" Paulie exhaled some smoke.

"Yeah, why?" Kalifa looked at him.

"What if, when she meets her first love again, the results will be the opposite of your statement." Paulie said. "First love can't be forgotten easily, especially when you really loved that person."

"That's pretty disgusting when you're the one who say it." Kalifa looked away.

"Wha-!?" Paulie's face beet red from her teasing.

"But still, you have a point." Kalifa looked down at the ground. "What if, she meet that person and fall in love again? I'm just being overprotective." She chuckled.

"It's a good thing though. It shows how much you cared." Paulie smiled and patted her head before leaving.

Kalifa looked at him walk away and also smiled. She looked at her watch and sighed. "Time to cancel some schedules for Cat Burglar." She get into her car and began to drive. She'll cancel Cat Burglar's live schedules. Why? For her to relax and enjoy of course! Arlong is not there to order her around for some time, and Kalifa also wanted to make Nami smile, once in a while. She looked at her calendar in the car, while driving.

She remembered Nami told her something about today's occasion. 'Isn't today that girl's birthday?' She thought. No! Not Nami's birthday. The other girl! She suddenly stop the breaks, making her head bump into the wheels. "Who the hell died, now?!" She got off her car and saw a man with hat and sunglasses, laying in the street. Some people starting to murmur as they watch the scene. "Are you dead, yet?"

"I'm sorry but NO." The man with some curly blonde hair laughed and put away some dust in his clothes. Kalifa's eyes widen in shock. It can't be him, right?

"You…." Kalifa choked out.

"It's been a long time, Kalifa-san." The man smiled, letting out an aura with roses.

"He's so gorgeous." A woman murmured from the streets.

"Is he a model!?" Another one exclaimed.

"Why're you here?" Kalifa asked in a dangerous tone.

"I'm here because MY boss told me to." The man smiled again. He seems to be smiling a lot. "Give me a ride, will you, Kalifa-san? My condo is just ahead."

"You moved here?!" Kalifa asked.

"Of course, after all I wanted to visit my pretty student who punched me in the face last month." He smiled. "From now on, please take care of me." He winked, making the women beside them fainted, except Kalifa who was glaring daggers at him.

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"I'll be excusing myself." Nami bowed politely as she closed the door in front of her. She sighed in relief. That's one heck of an interview. Some questions are making her nervous. She greeted some teachers along the hallway.

"Good morning, Makino-sensei!" She cheered.

Makino looked at the lively girl. "Good morning. Why're you so happy?"

"Nothing really." Nami smiled. Heck, the monster is away from a while, who wouldn't celebrate?

"Makino, about last night…" Shanks ran after her, and was surprised to see Nami there.

"Last night?" Nami teased. "What? You two are dating?"

Makino laughed. "Not dating.." She showed Nami her left hand, revealing a silver ring.

"MARRIED?!" Nami exclaimed.

"Yes." Makino smiled. "We're married for 3 years already."

Shanks scratched his head and laughed sheepishly.

"How come no one ever tells me?" Nami whined.

"I guess they didn't know?" Shanks laughed.

"So it's a secret?" Nami asked.

Shanks and Makino exchanged glances. "Not really, we just didn't bring it as a topic. They didn't even asked."

Nami nodded. That somehow makes sense. "Well, then… Excuse me." She bowed and was about to walk away.

"Nami-chan." Makino smiled besides her lover. "If you ever need someone to listen to your problems, we're here."

"Just not MATH." Shanks joked.

Nami looked at the happy couple. They reminded her about Belliemere and Nojiko. "Do you have kids?"

Makino smiled sadly. "Unfortunately, we can't. We wanted to but fate wouldn't allow us." Shanks glanced at his wife and hold her shoulder close to his chest, to comfort her.

Nami looked at the sad couple. She cursed herself for bring that up. She was a child who didn't know her real parents since birth. They're a parent who lost their child before he could even born. She walked near Makino and hold her hands firmly. She held it to her chest. Makino could feel her heartbeat and started tearing up. "I was an orphan too. I know how it feels like to move on with my life without being able to see my real parent's face. I was lonely at first." Nami looked at Makino's eyes. "I wanted to tell you this; even though we're not related, I'm sorry but can I act as your daughter from time to time?" She misses her foster family. She can feel that these two adults are happy on the outside but on the inside, it's just eating them up. She knows that feelings, because their feelings are quite mutual at the moment.

Makino and Shank's eyes widen. Makino hugged Nami tightly. "Of course! Of course you can!" Makino wanted a child, but they couldn't.

Shanks smiled at the scene and grouped hug the two. "So I can be a father from time to time." He smiled.

Nami's smile faded when she realized her current position. "I can't breathe."

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"Good Morning!" Luffy yawned as he entered the room. He saw the Straw Hats already there and all grouping at a corner. The Hearts P. and Kid P are in their seats as usual, not bothering each other.

"Luffy! Come here!" Usopp whispered loudly.

"What? Is there some meat there?" Luffy walked towards them and sat in circle.

"Remember last night? We have to think of a plan to make Nami smile without her realizing that we know her secret." Usopp whispered in the circle.

"I saw her earlier; she seems to be in a good mood though." Sanji whispered back.

"Idiot, it's obvious that she's faking it." Usopp whispered again. "We have to think of a plan. Any suggestions?"

"Maybe we should make her laugh all the time." Luffy whispered.

"That's part 1." Zoro whispered. "It seems pretty normal to me."

"Then what?" Sanji whispered.

"Give her lots of meats." Luffy grinned while whispering.

"That won't do." Usopp whispered. "From her first day, remember how she hates gangs? We can convince her that not all gangs are like us!"

"Oh! Not bad for out man of wits." Sanji whispered.

Usopp stand up and pose victoriously. His phone rang and looked at the caller. "Guys, I have to take this." He walked outside and leaned on the balcony, seeing the school grounds in view. "Kaya?" He smiled when his girl called.

**_"Ah, Usopp-san! Are you busy?" Kaya asked kindly. _**

**_"No, no. I always make time for you!" Usopp answered with a smile on his face. _**

**_"Geez, Usopp-san!" Kaya giggled. _**

Usopp saw Nami being approached by a cheerful Divi on the school grounds. Come to think of it, who knows her identity besides him. Being an idol like …

**_"Usopp-san? Usopp-san! Are you alright?" Kaya asked in a panicked voice. _**

**_"Cat Burglar!" _** **_Usopp gasped when he realized that he accidentally said it. _**

**_"Ah! Don't tell me you're an acquaintance of Cat Burglar!" Kaya screamed in delight. "Usopp-san! I'm a big fan of her! Can I talk to her? Can I hear her voice? Can you tell her to sign me an autograph? Usopp-san, please! Please?!" _**

Uh-oh. When Kaya plead something from Usopp, he can't deny it! He laughed nervously. **_"Sure, why not?!" _**

A moment later, Vivi blinked at the scene before her.

Nami/Vivi and Usopp are now in front of the builing, while Usopp GROVELS before them.

"I'm so sorry, Nami-sama!" Usopp cried. "I never meant this to happen!"

Nami and Vivi exchanged glances while they sweatdropped at the long nose friend.

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**There! Chapter 30 is done!**

**Thanks for the reader who suggested Cavendish that time. I saw him, and he's dead spot on in my plot for him.**

**Next chapter contains:**

**A meeting between someone from the class and the past lover, Cavendish. **

**Vivi saw her new-friend with her boyfriend in a restaurant?! **

**Ace and Sabo acted as her secret bodyguard in the school?! **

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**How?! What?! When?! Why?! **

**Wait for my update, then! **

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	31. Chapter 31 - She saw HIM!

**If you, readers are wondering why I haven't updated for a couple of days... I've been busy, searching for some funny things in my head. Buwhaha! **

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Nami's eyes twitched at the man before her. "U-Usopp? You did NOT just do that." She spread her deadly aura for the long nose man to feel.

Usopp chuckled nervously. "Well, I just did..." He looked away, avoiding the demonic glare coming from the orange haired woman.

In a moment, Vivi was preventing Nami to punch the poor man. "Nami-san, please calm down!"

"Let go, Divi! I'm going to kill the man!" Nami shouted.

Usopp scratched his head. "It's a surprise that Divi also knew her secret." He laughed innocently.

"Kind of." Vivi pants as she tried her best to hold Nami.

Two men walked across the school ground and saw the three students from Black Building.

"G'morning, Divi, Nami-chan, and -?" Ace looked at Usopp who has an irritated face.

"Usopp!" Usopp reminded him his name. "I go to your house almost everyday!"

Ace laughed. "Is that so?"

"Sorry about that, Usopp." Sabo grinned beside Ace. "He's just messing with you." He sweat dropped when Usopp crossed his arms and huffed like an angry kid.

"And? What're you guys talking about?" Ace looked at them.

Vivi remembered about her bullying scene. She hid behind Nami.

Ace looked at the frightened girl. "What's wrong?"

"Ah no." Vivi whispered. She hoped that no one in her class sees this scene!

"Really? You look pale to me." Ace leaned in and touched her forehead.

Vivi's face blushed crimson red. The most popular guy in the school is TOUCHING HER FOREHEAD?!

"Now you look red." Ace laughed. "Mood Swing perhaps?" He teased.

"T-That's not it!" Vivi defended when Ace laughed again.

"Right. Right. Please stop teasing her." Nami smacked Ace's forehead playfully.

Ace backed away and touched his red forehead.

"You just got owned." Sabo laughed.

"You got that right." Ace snickered. "Ah Nami are you busy?"

"Yes." Nami smirked evilly at Usopp. "Don't think you can get away from me."

Vivi was about to laugh at the scene but she caught a glimpse of her classmate in a window. 'Please don't make me think right.' She cried inside.

"Divi? Are you alright?" Ace noticed the young girl's pale face. "We can take you to the infirmary now."

Vivi backed away before Ace could touch her further. "Sorry, can you tell Hina-sensei that I'll be going home for the day?"

"Sure." Nami nodded at her friend's uneasiness. "Divi, you-.." Nami was about to touch Vivi's hand out of concern but Vivi run ahead. "Thanks Nami-san!" She faked a smile and waved.

"Do you think she's alright?" Sabo asked.

"There's no way she'll be alright." Nami murmured and looked at the path where Vivi disappeared.

"Guys, can I talk to Nami for a sec?" Usopp gulped nervously. He don't want to, but Kaya insists. Ace and Sabo nodded and walked farther away from them.

Nami exhaled depressingly.

"It slips." Usopp said honestly. "But I didn't tell Kaya that Nami is you-know-what."

Nami looked at the long nose man.

"All she knows is just I'm just an acquaintance of Cat Burglar. You just have to talk to her in a Cat Burglar way and just sing a song for her." Usopp begged. "Kaya is my girlfriend who is studying at East Blue Academy. She have a weak body and just often come to school. When she's at home, she just study with her tutor. I barely see her again but at least, I want her to be proud of me."

Nami sighed. She hates getting into these weird situations. She can see in the man's eyes that he really loves the girl. "I just have to chat with her and sing a song, right?"

Usopp's face brighten up and nodded.

She scratched her hair. "Fine. But, I'm only doing this because you kept my secret."

"Thanks, Nami!" Usopp exclaimed. "I told her I'll call her after school so let's meet up at the classroom later!" He waved and run away, he's too excited to think of his lover's happy voice. Everyday, he just calls her and tells her some lies to make her happy not bored while having a weak body in the house.

Ace and Sabo walked in front of Nami. "Are you done? We also have something to talk about."

"Well?" Nami raised her eyebrow. Why does today seems like everyone wants to talk to her?

"You're Cat Burglar." Ace started, making Nami choke on her own saliva. Is her secret identity really easy to find out?!

"What?" Nami asked innocently.

"Relax, we're not going to say it on public." Sabo smiled. "In fact, the performance the other day got us interested."

"So, we're going to tag along with you." Ace grinned.

"What's that have to do with anything?" Nami crossed her arms.

"Who knows what will happen if the media founds out that a high school student is Cat Burglar." Ace said.

"And? What about Snake Princess? She's someone like me." Nami narrowed her foreheads.

"The media already knew that and she have no problems." Sabo said. "But, you're in trouble if Arlong knew that you've been found out."

Nami's eyes widen. "What're you getting at?" She clenched her fist.

"We meant no harm at all." Ace grinned. "We will protect you."

"Why? As long as you keep it a secret, you don't have to."

"We're not asking, Nami-chan." Ace smiled. He sounds like he's not kidding. "You're at stake here. We know your secret and we want to protect you. You're in no power to deny that."

Nami's heartbeat started to beat fast. Where is the man who is carefree and fun? His other side is completely leaking out!

"Don't scare her, Ace." Sabo sighed. "Nami-chan, we will do what we have to. We will protect you."

Nami nodded slightly and turn around. Having these guys protecting her is no biggie but the way they interpret it, makes her suspect them from knowing something else.

The two guys watched as Nami left for the Black Building.

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Nami stopped at the unfamiliar door in the black building. She was about to knock when someone opened it on the other side.

"What're you doing here?" Hancock looked at her.

Nami sighed. "I was about to ask for your class adviser."

"Hina-san?" Hancock tilted her head. "She's not here. Maybe she's in the Blue Building."

Nami looked at the taller woman. "You're weird."

"Ha?"

"At first you say you hated and despised me but here you're answering me." Nami sighed.

"Shut up. I'm not a kid anymore. I now, recognized you as my eternal rival." Boa did her trademark pose. "You should be grateful for having an A-pop singer as a rival!"

"Whatever." Nami waved her hand and turn around.

"I haven't seen your friend, the blue haired woman." Boa stopped Nami from walking. "Normally, she should be here in this time."

"She felt sick." Nami answered. "Ah, please tell your adviser that she's absent for the day."

Boa narrowed her eyes. As much as she hated it, she has 1 percent concern for the poor woman. "Did she tell you?"

"About what?" Nami looked at Boa.

"She's being bullied." She answered calmly. "It's none of my concern but if she didn't tell you, it means she don't want to trouble you." Boa was about to close the classroom door but Nami blocked it by putting a foot between the door.

"What do you mean by that? Did you bullied her?!" Nami glared.

Boa's eyes were half-lidded. "I don't have time to bully some weak people."

"You were always like that." Nami gripped the door. "In middle school, you don't do anything when Camie and Shirahoshi got bullied in front of you. That's why I hated you."

"I don't have time for such weaklings." Boa said. "They should just begged for help."

Nami clicked her tongue. "Are you really that insane?" She glared at the A-Pop singer. "If you knew you're stronger than them, you should have helped the weak ones." Boa was taken aback by Nami. She felt the door being able to close and realized that Nami has already walked away. She felt anger in her chest. "That girl-!" Boa gripped the handles.

"Boa-sama?" Margarette asked the angry female. "Did you already greeted Luffy-sama?"

Boa scoffed and sat in her seat. She looked at the girls who are scattered in the room. She heard some murmurs.

"That nerd is not the only one we should take care of." The pink girl said. "I saw the new bitch in the Hell's Class talked to Ace-sama and Sabo-sama."

"Eh?!" The blonde exclaimed. "The nerves of that woman!"

"I heard that the nerd and the bitch are close friends." A brunette said.

"Killing two birds with one stone huh?" the pink girl chuckled.

"Can you stop releasing poisons already?!" Boa shouted from her seat, making the whole class look at her. "Why don't you just confronted your LOVE IDOLS already?"

"Ha? What do you think you're saying, bitch?" The pink girl glared. "Just because you're an A-Pop singer, doesn't mean you can tell us that."

"So? I can say whatever I want." Boa said. "Plus, instead of being a bitch, work on your face first. You look like Buggy."

"I can't have you talking to my girls like that." Porche interrupted them and glared at Boa. "Do you want to declare war on the Foxy Pirates who have thousands of gangsters outside the school?"

"They're just bunch of pathetic boys." Boa looked at her. "If you're strong like my comrades here, maybe we can think about some real war between gangs." She said and the Kuja Pirates stood behind her, glaring at the Foxy Girls.

The Foxy Girls, however didn't backed out. The two gangs exchanged their scary glares.

"Women are so scary." Buggy sweat dropped as he stood outside the door.

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Nami walked in the hall way. She bit her nails angrily. Divi was being bullied without her knowledge about it. She hated it when her girl friends are being tortured. Maybe she should cut classes today and hang out with Divi outside to make her feel comfortable.

She walked inside the classroom and was greeted by her lively classmates.

"Good morning, Nami!" Luffy cheered.

"What's up with the extra energy?" Nami sweat dropped.

"You see, we planned to-!" Usopp put a hand on Luffy's mouth before he could say any further.

"He's always lively." Zoro saved the awkward moment.

"I-is that so?" Nami laughed nervously.

"What's wrong, Nami-san? You didn't seem happy like earlier?" Sanji stepped out.

"Ah, no." Nami scratched her nape. "What do you think we'll do for the whole day?"

"Maybe some pointers. We have self study on subjects." Usopp said.

"Why is that?" Nami asked.

"Because it's Thursday." Luffy grinned.

"Huh? Is there any special occasion in Thursday?" Nami blinked.

"Don't make Nami-san confuse!" Sanji kicked his captain's head.

Luffy laughed like a kid while pointing at Nami.

"Don't mind him." Shachi sighed at the scene. "Test is coming up so it's important to have some pointers."

"That makes sense more than this idiot." Nami gritted her teeth (comically) at Luffy. She walked to grab her bag.

"Are you skipping again, Nami-ya?" Law asked beside her.

Nami chuckled playfully. "Who knows."

Usopp looked at her. Maybe Cat Burglar's job! "Nami, I'll tell Shank's sensei that you're sick."

Nami grinned at him. She don't why he said that but she's thankful. "Thanks, Usopp!"

She walked passed him and was suddenly stopped by Kid who was blocking the door. "Where are you going, little ms?"

"Don't blocked the door, Eustass." Nami rolled her eyes.

"If she's skipping class then we can all skip class!" Luffy suggested.

"I won't have you do that." Shanks opened the door. He looks like he was about to kill someone (in a funny way). "If you all skip my salary would be at stake."

Nami returned to her seat but she didn't sat.

"What're you doing here? It's not yet time for classes!" Bepo exclaimed.

"I'm here to check up on my hard working students who seems to like doing chores as punishment." Shank smiled, making everyone gulped. "Who did you say will skip classes?"

"It was Nami's -!" Luffy, was kicked in the head again.

"Don't tell him that!" Sanji yelled as he scolded his captain.

"Nami-chan?" Shanks blinked as he looked around the room, he saw no trace of Nami anywhere. He decided to use his HAKI, but he couldn't sense her.

"She's gone..." Usopp whispered. "Don't tell me-!" Thanks to his quick wit, he ran in the opened window and looked down.

Law leaned in the walls as he snickered secretly.

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Nami pants heavily as she ran. "I've gotta thank Law later for using his crazy ability."

"Nami-chan? Where are you-?" Ace was about to ask the the running woman but she went passed him like a wind. "Eh?" He blinked and turn around to see that Nami is already far away.

"Do you think she's alright?" Sabo asked.

"With a crazy running like that, I'm sure she's fine." Ace laughed and put his hand on his pockets. "It's not here." He started.

"What?" Sabo raised his eyebrows.

"My wallet is gone." Ace looked at him. They exchanged looks and the looked at the gate where Nami has disappeared to.

"Do you think she..." Sabo said.

After a few moments, and just shrugged. "There's just no way it's her." They said to themselves.

"Maybe I left it in my bag." Ace laughed.

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Nami looked at the wallet in her hands. She was really getting good at picking pockets. She waited in the bus stop, far from school.

Come to think of it, she don't know Vivi's place. She mentally smacked her head for not thinking first. She looked across the street and saw Vivi's boyfriend, Kohza in a restaurant, looking down.

Maybe she could ask him! She entered the restaurant and stood beside the man. "Kohza?"

Kohza looked at her. "You're Vivi's friend." He murmured.

Nami must have heard wrong. Divi's name is quite similar to her target's name after all. "Are you alright?"

Kohza nodded. "Have a seat."

Nami nodded and did as she told.

"I know it's not appropriate to tell you this but I'm worried about my girl." Kohza chuckled. "She's a klutz ever since we were young."

"Until now." Nami added.

Kohza laughed. "Yes. She always makes me worry. She never tell me some important things. She said that she's being bullied in class." Kohza gripped his mug of coffee.

"Yeah, I just heard about it." Nami said. "I want to make things proper again."

"Really?" Kohza smiled. "It's good to hear that you're her friend. I really can't interrupt her school's activity even if I wanted to."

"Then trust me, I'll take care of it." Nami smiled reassuringly.

"That's one thing solve then." Kohza sighed in relief.

"There's more?" Nami asked.

"It's my feelings for her." Kohza sadly said.

"If you're going to dump her, I'll kill you." Nami said.

"That's not it." Kohza chuckled. "I want her to be happy in school. She told me that she's being involve with some guy friends. I was happy at first that she's making friends already but, to be honest I'm jealous. If some guy, you know, stole her heart while I'm not there, I'd be troubled."

Nami sipped her water that just been served by the waitress. "Then tell her."

"What?"

"Tell her your damn feelings. If you don't, she will just continue her pace."

"I can't. If I tell her that, I'll die of embarrassment." Kohza hid his face.

"Out of pride huh?" Nami sighed. "Which do you prefer, pride or her?"

Kohza looked at Nami with wide eyes. How could he be so stupid?!

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Vivi walked on the sidewalk. She don't want to face her classmates but she don't want to go home early. Her father will just overreact. Maybe she can stay somewhere that is peaceful. She bumped to a man. "I'm so sorry, I wasn't looking and I-" Vivi's felt her heart beats fast when she saw the blonde man. He looks like a prince with a rosy aura behind him.

"Are you alright?" The man asked.

"Eh? Yes." Vivi snapped out of her daydream. If she stares at him for too long, she'll die of happiness. I mean, who don't die when you just looked at the most gorgeous prince/man?! She bowed to show her apologies and ran. She don't where she was going but still ran. She stopped to rest a bus stop. Her eyes widen when she saw Kohza smiling happily in front of her friend, Nami. They were laughing then Kohza hugged her? It was more than enough to break a woman's heart.

The blonde man from earlier ran to catch up to her. "You dropped your handkerchief." He was startled when the blue haired woman cried. "What's wrong?"

Vivi didn't answer and just sniffled. The blonde man sighed and hugged the woman. "It's alright. Everything is going to be alright..."

Vivi hugged the man back while clenching his clothes. "It hurts..."

Kohza laughed at Nami and accidentally hugged her due to happiness that he finally found a solution between him and Vivi. "Sorry, Nami,"

Nami straightened his clothes. She was about to argue with him but instead, he saw Kohza stared at the bus stop outside the shop, he was shocked by what he saw.

'Vivi?' Kohza thought as he watch his lover hugging a blonde man.

Nami followed his gaze and was as shock as him. Not because she saw her friend hugging another man with her boyfriend in front of Nami; but was shocked when she saw THAT man, hugging her friend.

Yes, it hurts for Nami. After all, her ex-lover was hugging her new friend.

Nami couldn't find the words to say except for his name. "Clavendish-sensei?"

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	32. Chapter 32 - Evil Thoughts

Kalifa's eyes twitched in annoyance. "Where the hell is he?!" As much as she hated it, she have to keep an eye on Cavendish. She suspect that if he meets Nami now, Nami will have a hard time. Kalifa dropped Cavendish earlier at his condominium, she warned him not to move around the town without her! It seems like he loves getting attention from other people outside, especially girls.

Kalifa stopped over at a parking lot of a certain shop. If she wants to find him, she have to think of something.

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Kohza ran outside the restaurant and pulled Vivi away from the blonde man. "Who the hell are you?!" He hissed. "Why're you hugging my woman?!"

The blonde man stepped back and chuckled. "She was crying, it's normal for me to comfort such lovely lady." His rose sparkled and smelled it.

Vivi pushed Kohza away slightly and wiped away her tears. "Kohza, stop it! He didn't do anything wrong!"

"What?! He hugged you!" Kohza argued.

"Well, you hugged HER!" Vivi glared at the running Nami, who was heading towards them. She can't believe her friend is hitting on her boyfriend.

"Divi, it's not what you-!" Nami's cheek went red when Vivi slapped her in the face. "Divi?" She touched her swollen cheek and looked at the teary blue haired lady.

"Nami-san! How dare you?!" Vivi cried.

Kohza hold Vivi's wrist. "Cut it out!" He said to his woman. "Nami, I apologize for this girl."

Nami nodded slightly and stared at the angry friend of hers.

"Nami-san, I hate you!" Vivi yelled and ran away from the scene. Kohza looked at Nami and bowed apologetically.

"I'll talk to her, Nami." Kohza said honestly and ran after his woman.

Nami stood still as she watched the two left the scene.

"Does it hurt?" Cavendish stood in front of her and caressed her swollen cheek with his thumb. Nami flinched at the sudden touch.

"Stop it." Nami glared at the man who broke her heart. "What're you doing here?" She clenched her fist. She wanted to run away from him, NOW, as in NOW.

"Didn't Arlong-san told you that I'm going to be your tutor in Saturday?" Cavendish chuckled at his ex-lover. "I moved here recently. I wanted to see you."

Nami hated that last phrase. How many weeks did she expect him to say that after their break up? Okay fine, let's be honest. Past relationship isn't easy to forget, especially first love. It took her 1 month to move on, thanks to her moving far away from him. But now, he's here?!

"Don't bullsh*t me, Cavendish-sensei." Nami barked. "How is Rebecca-san anyway? The REAL lover here." She looked at him with hateful eyes.

Cavendish's eyes darken upon hearing the name. She's dead for a reason. He wanted to say that but couldn't. "She's fine." Cavendish smiled. "We broke up after you left. I realized that I loved you more than her." He grasped her hands and touched her forehead with his. Nami couldn't move at all.

"What?" Nami whispered at his sudden statement about his girlfriend. Her heart thumped fast.

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"Vivi! Listen to me!" Kohza finally catch up to her and pulled her into an embrace. They're in front of the park.

"No! Let go!" Vivi cried.

"I'm not going to let go! Not until you let me explain!" Kohza embraced her tightly.

Vivi sniffled. "What?"

"I accidentally hugged her because I was happy." Kohza said.

"I knew it!" Vivi struggled again. "Let go of me!" Vivi yelled.

"I was happy because I finally found a solution in my own problems!" Kohza defended.

"Then why didn't you talk to me?!" Vivi argued while clutching Kohza's shirt.

"You're MY problem." Kohza murmured but Vivi heard.

"Well, I'm sorry for being a problem to you!" Vivi shouted.

"Listen to me first." Kohza pleaded as he brought his hand to sooth Vivi's back. "I was confused and worried. Nami just happened to give me advice. About earlier in the car, you told me that you were bullied because you were being friends with some popular guys. I can't help but worry. I'm sorry but I couldn't allow you to get all friendly with them."

Vivi's eyes widen upon hearing her boyfriend's order. "Why?" Her heart was all flutter and butterflies were flying all over her stomach. It reminded her of their first time together as a couple.

"If you get all close with them, I'll be troubled." Kohza said.

Now she know that her boyfriend can be jealous too. Vivi pushed Kohza's chest lightly to look at his face but Kohza immediately, pulled her head again. "Don't look!" Kohza murmured as he inhaled the hair scent of Vivi.

Vivi giggled. "Just a peek!" She wanted to look at Kohza's red face.

"Shut up!" Kohza said.

"Don't be stingy!" Vivi hugged the man while giggling.

"We're good?" Kohza cleared his throat.

"More than good." Vivi sighed in relief.

The two love birds continued to hug each other and a black car drove pass them.

"Youngsters these days." Kalifa whined as she continued to drive, searching for Cavendish. She needs to have a love life soon.

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Kid looked outside the window and while a palm supporting his chin on top of his desk. He's pretty good at Math so he didn't need to hear Hina's endless reviews. He watch as the cloud darken. "Rain, huh?" He looked at the desk in front of him; Nami's seat. 'Did that woman even bring an umbrella?' He sighed.

"Thinking about Nami-girl already?" Killer laughed.

"HA?! You like her too!?" Luffy exclaimed, making Hina's chalk break as she write some formulas.

Hina's ears became big as she listen to the boy's gossip. She took out another chalk and write again.

"Sheesh, and I thought Zoro would have the chance already!" Luffy's big mouth continued to expose things.

"Shut your mouth, Luffy!" Zoro barked embarrassingly. "Though I thought so too." He murmured, making Sanji laughed beside him.

Chalk dust dropped at the floor when the chalk continued to break as the conversation went on. Hina felt a fire surrounding her.

"Sorry, but our captain will win her over!" Shachi stand up and Penguin gave them a peace sign.

"Nah, Captain Kid will!" Heat argued.

Luffy, Shachi, and Heat exchanged daggers, protecting their comrades hearts.

Kid sighed at the scene in front of them. "Killer, please refrain from talking things out loud."

Killer laughed.

"Okay! Surprise Quiz!" Hina finally snapped.

After 30 minutes, the bell rings as they were signaled to the next class.

Makino entered and looked at the chalk dust on the floor. She blinked in confusion.

"Where are the chalks?" She asked the worn out class.

"Somewhere over the rainbow~~" Usopp looked at the ceiling as if he was staring at some paradise.

"Usopp is having a mental break down!" Luffy cried while shaking Usopp's body.

"What happened?" Makino asked them.

"Nothing really." Bepo laughed tiredly. "We just learned a new lesson today."

"Oh, is that so?" Makino smiled. "I wonder what that is?"

"Never, ever tell another love conversation in Hina's class." Zoro groaned and buried his head on the desk.

Makino sweat dropped at her class's energy. They were completely lifeless. Well? If you have a surprise quiz on Math, it's a miracle if you passed half of the quiz.

"Are you going to teach Science?" Luffy whined. "We're tired and hungry."

"Yeah, we're tired." Shachi agreed.

"and hungry." Luffy added.

"We need to take a break." Killer said.

"and eat." Luffy added again.

"Relax." Makino smiled. "Just copy the Science Pointers and Reviews then you'll free whatever you like to do. No leaving classroom though."

"Makino-san! You're the best!" Sanji cheered.

"Where's Nami-chan?" Makino looked around the room.

"She ski-." Usopp covered Luffy's mouth. "She's sick!" Usopp continued.

"Is she alright?" Makino sighed worriedly. "She seems fine earlier."

"She just got an upset stomach." Usopp laughed nervously.

"She was puking blood!" Luffy grinned innocently.

"No, she is not!" Usopp slapped Luffy's head. "Don't exaggerate!"

"Then, she's puking poop?" Luffy tilted his head.

Sanji tapped his shoes, preparing to kick his captain. "Luffy, you disgraceful shitty captain!" He ran after his captain who already escaped through the window.

Makino looked at the the opened door and hearing shouts from Sanji, Luffy and guess who? GARP, the principal.

"Is her health really that worse?" Makino blinked with teary eyes.

"Don't believe HIM!" The class shouted.

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Nami tried to register what is happening. First, she met her ex-lover. The second thing she knew was they were at some place hidden and Cavendish's lips are on hers?!

A part of her wanted to push him away, but the other part was giving into his lips. First love can't be forgotten easily, huh?

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"Where's Kid?" Killer asked them at the classroom. Makino already gave them their reviews and it seems like Kid already finished copying it.

"He said toilet." Heat shrugged.

Kid looked around and saw no one around. There he was, sneaking out to give Nami an umbrella. "Just giving her an umbrella won't hurt, right?" He gulped nervously. Yes, he have HAKI. He WILL find her soon.

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Nami felt shivers down her spine. She knew that it's going to rain soon. "Sensei, stop it." Nami pleaded when Cavendish's hands are touching her sides.

Cavendish slammed his lips to hers again, shutting her up. Nami felt so weak against him. Cavendish knew her weakness. As Cavendish looked at the blushing Nami and eyes closed, he put out a secret dagger behind his back.

He wanted her dead, he knew that this woman is somehow behind Rebecca's death.

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	33. Chapter 33 -The Ex and New Neighbor

Nami felt something was wrong. Heck, kissing the man who hurt her deeply last month HURT. She didn't know but the image of her new life in New World Academy flashed through her mind. She gathered her strength and pushed Cavendish off her. "asshole!" She shrieked and ran away leaving Cavendish with a hateful glare.

Cavendish wiped his lips with the back of his hand. Tsk. He was so close into stabbing the woman behind Rebecca's death. He loves Rebecca but the business with Arlong came up so he was forced to fake his feelings for Nami. After all, no one could deny Arlong.

Raindrops started to fall one by one. Cavendish was left alone in the alley where they make out. He hoped no one saw him in the pitiful state. He misses Rebecca so badly. He misses her touch and voice. Cavendish leaned on the wall and gave out a yell out of frustration. He still remembered when Rebecca was laying on the floor covered with blood in her house. He rushed her to the hospital but it was too late. The doctor announced that it was DEATH ON ARRIVAL.

**_"Women are so scary when they're heart broken."_** Arlong's voice still rang in Cavendish's head. Arlong made her realized who did it to her lost lover. Cavendish clenched his fist as he looked at the dark clouds. 'I will avenge you, Rebecca.' A tear rolled down Cavendish's eye.

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Something was definitely off when Nami kissed him. Somewhere in her right mind is telling her to run. She touched her lips lightly and remembered that horrible scene from last month. Nami sat at a nearby bench and cursed herself, not caring if she caught a cold right now. Why did he showed up?! Nami closed her eyes tightly. Those lips of him already belongs to someone else. She knew, that his eyes loved someone else. He was kissing her as he think of another girl. It may be hard but she will not fall in love with him again.

Nami opened her eyes when she felt that the raindrops stopped bathing her. She looked up and saw Kid, panting heavily while holding an umbrella on top of her. "Eustass?"

"What will you do if you catch a cold, huh?!" Kid scolded. "Test is coming up, idiot. If you catch a cold, you'll have to retake all of them!"

"S-sorry." Nami blinked. She never would've thought that Kid of all people would be generous enough to ran and find her in the middle of the rain. She stand up and got near Kid, so that both of them would share the umbrella. "Are you cutting class?"

"Shut up." Kid looked away. "You're drench. My house is nearby, do you want to use the dryer?"

Nami looked at Kid with teasing smile. "I bet you're thinking of something erotic now."

"That's not it, bitch!" Kid backed away with blushing face.

Nami laughed. At least that made her feel light after her meeting with HIM. "Lead the way, Kid."

Kid nodded and walked while holding the umbrella. He swore, if some of his comrades sees him being a gentleman to a lady, he'll kill them.

Nami glanced at Kid secretly then looked back at the wet road. She remembered the kiss from earlier and it's now haunting her down. "Kid..." She called out to his name and stopped walking.

Kid stopped walking and looked at her questioningly. "Huh?" Without warning, Nami wrapped her arms around Kid's neck and tiptoed, he was taller and bigger than her. Kid dropped the umbrella and his eyes widen. Nami has kissed HIM. This is not a drama, nor an accident. Kid received a kiss! Nami continued the kiss and brushed her thumb in his nape, signaling Kid to kiss her back. Kid bent down a little, making Nami landed on ground comfortably. Kid, instinctively brush a wet hair on her face and gently kissed her back.

Their little making out was interrupted by a female's voice.

"Kid?"

The female voice made Kid stop and looked at her, with another man standing beside her.

"It's really you, how have you been?" The female asked.

"None of your concern, bitch." Kid growled and hid Nami with his large body. They didn't care whether they get wet because of the rain.

"Now, don't talk to your ex, like that Eustass." The man beside the woman chuckled. "Cutting classes, Eustass?"

"I should ask you both the same thing, Joker and Bonney." Kid clenched his fist. Heck, the woman he once loved is with the man he despised the most.

"Are you still mad because of what happened between us?" Bonney step up. "Come on, Kid. You of all people wouldn't care about love anyway. You're a gangster with a monstrous and killing intent. You should keep that reputation up."

Kid didn't respond and just shrugged it off.

"You were kissing someone, right?" Don Flamingo laughed. "One Night Stand?"

The two started to laughed at the angry leader.

Nami looked at Kid's back with worry. She heard it all. It seems that a girl named Bonney was Kid's ex-lover and now mocking him with her new lover, Joker. Nothing could be more irritating than that.

Nami hold Kid's hand firmly. "Ne, Kid-kun~ Where should we eat tonight?"

The two laughing maniacs stopped laughing and revealed a very sexy woman. Sexy, yes. She was wet from the rain, making her look like a badass yet, smexy. Kid looked at her with confused eyes.

"Huh?" Nami innocently looked at the couple. "So you were Kid-kun's ex huh?" Nami looked at Bonney from head to toe. "I'm so glad, you guys called it off." She smiled.

"Oi, Nami." Kid tried to stop her but Nami seems to be scheming something.

"What did you say?" Bonney said. "Are you mocking me?"

"No!" Nami waved her hand innocently. "Did you know that Kid's a pretty good kisser?" Nami cling onto Kid's arm.

"Hell yeah?" Bonney laughed. "I was his ex, damn it."

"Then, did you know that he's even good in you-know-where." Nami narrowed her eyes and looked at Bonney with mocking expression. "If you didn't know, then you're too bad~"

"Why you little-!" Bonney was about to step up and give Nami a good slap, but Kid blocked his classmate.

"That's enough." Kid glared at his ex-lover, making her step back. "Let's go, Nami." He pulled Nami's hand and walked pass through them in the rain.

Nami waved at them, especially Joker. "Bye~" Nami winked at him, to make Kid's ex furious. She just love putting oil to the fire.

Joker smirked inwardly at Nami. That girl seems like an interesting toy. Bonney glared at the two retreating figures. She has now have an official enemy, the new girl from Hell's Class that's everyone talking about.

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Kid opened the door to his house and laughed out loudly. He slumped into his sofa, despite that he's wet from the rain. "That's one hell of a scene!"

"I felt bad into butting in your business but that girl was kind of pissing me off." Nami sat beside him.

"Don't worry about it." Kid laughed. "I dated her when I was still in middle school. Things got pretty hectic and we called it off. I was hurt by then. Thanks to you, I felt like I got my revenge by humiliating her."

"That would be 500 Beri." Nami remarked.

"Oi." Kid sweat dropped. "Which reminds me, in the middle of the hall, there's a bathroom there. Go take a bath while I search for some clothes."

Nami nodded. "Your house seems pretty neat for a gangster."

"Makino always do a surprise visit to everyone. Though she's not a devil fruit user, she somehow overpowered us." Kid growled. He hated being controlled.

"In a motherly way?" Nami asked.

"Something like that. She's not even our class adviser." Kid sighed and walked upstairs to find some clothes.

Nami smiled at herself. Makino-sensei really cares for the Hell's Class.

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"He's not coming back, is he?" Heat looked at the rain outside.

Killer nodded. "Did he find her yet?"

"Huh?" Heat looked at him with confused expression.

"Nevermind." Killer said. The way HIS umbrella just disappeared like that and Kid not coming back, only explains the obvious.

"Have you seen Captain?" Bepo called out across the room.

Killer scratched his head. Looks like he is not the only one who figured things out.

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Law parked his car at a certain parking lot. He looked around trying to search for Nami, hoping that Kid didn't found her yet. Damn, the rain is getting heavy and it just kept on getting harder to search for her. He rang Nami's phone several times and no one is answering. Law pulled his car and was about to continue searching. On second thought, he was thinking of going to his condominium first and take an umbrella. If he walk, he may have the chance of searching for her. He was knocked by a certain blonde man outside. Law opened the window irritatingly. "What?"

"You're going in that direction?" The man asked. "Sorry, but could you give me a ride? My condominium is near."

"Fine, just get in." Law growled.

"Waa, you save me." The man chuckled. Law continued his driving while listening to this weird guy's talk nonsense.

A moment later, the passed through the condo. "Please stop there. That's my condo." The man said.

Is it a coincidence? Law narrowed his eyes and parked the car. The two ran to the main door.

Law's forehead narrowed when he was about to click the floor number in the elevator but the man beat him to it. They're in the same floor?

The two walked out of the elevator and walked down the hallways. "Why're you following me?!" Law growled.

"I'm not." The man shrugged.

Law stopped in front of his room. The man stopped beside his room.

"Don't tell me we're neighbors?" Law asked in disbelief. "I don't have one!"

"I just moved in here." The man smiled. "What's your name?"

Law hated that rosy aura surrounding the man. "Trafalgar Law."

"I see." The man grabbed the doorknob and smiled like a prince. "I hope we get along well. I'm Cavendish by the way."

"Whatever." Law rolled his eyes and entered his room. He wanted to find Nami fast.

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	34. Chapter 34 - It hurts

"What're you doing?" Kid's eyes twitched when he saw the woman in his house, just wearing a white polo and her underwear.

Nami looked at him with non-expression eyes. "What? I'm sorry I opened your fridge, alright? I was hungry." Nami took a bite at the brownies in her hand. "Oh, this is delicious. Where did you buy this?"

"Near the Shabaody Park." Kid answered then flinched. "That's not it! Why're you wearing that kind of outfit?! Aren't you ashamed at all?! Look at you! You're in a guy's house! Sheesh!" Kid scolded Nami then throw his leather jacket to her. "Go put that on!" Kid turned around and face palmed himself. He also have some kind of dignity in him!

Nami looked at the man teasingly and wear the jacket. "I thought you would like it~" She walked towards Kid and pressed her chest in Kid's back. She felt the man flinch and his body warmth is getting hotter and hotter.

In the following moment, Kid turned around and locked Nami in the table. Kid's arms are blocking Nami in the middle. "If you continue to do that, I won't be responsible for what will happen next." Kid whispered in Nami's ears, making her shiver. Nami nodded and Kid chuckled. He backed away and walked in the bathroom. It was his turn to take a bath while the dryer with Nami's clothes is running.

Nami looked at the retreating man, away from the kitchen. Somehow, he makes her pretty mad. All she did is tease him and she just lost. She hated losing the battle she just started.

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Law ran from the condo while holding the umbrella against the heavy rain. 'Why am I late reacting to Eustass's ye's scheme?! I should have known!' He cursed inwardly. He tried to rang Nami's phone again but no answer. He nearly died when a car almost crash to him.

"The hell?!" A woman shrieked as she came out from the car. "Watch it!"

"I should tell you the same thing, woman!" Law yelled then ran across the street, not giving up on Nami's destination.

"Damn brat!" Kalifa clicked her tongue and get in her car. "But he seems familiar though." She erased that part in her mind and continued to search for Cavendish.

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"Vivi, why did you cut classes?" Kohza said as he give his woman a hot chocolate. They were now in his apartment.

"I do not. It's called absent!" Vivi gratefully accept the cup and drink it. "So warm."

"You went away from school, and you didn't go home." Kohza sighed. "It's called cutting."

"I understand." Vivi nodded.

"Once you meet Nami, you should apologize, alright?" Kohza smiled at her.

"I don't know what to say."

"Just tell her you're sorry. She's pretty worried about you when she knew you were being bullied."

"So she knew it already." Vivi buried her head in her arms. She wanted to keep it a secret, not to trouble the others, and now her friend, who just recently hate her because-of-slapping-her-face, will think that SHE'S WEAK and PATHETIC.

"It'll be just fine." Kohza reassured her and kissed her forehead.

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"Rain Rain Go Away~" Luffy sings from the class. "Come again another day. Little Usopp wants to play, rain rain go away~"

"Then again, WHY ME?!" Usopp yelled.

"Usopp, be quiet." Buggy scolded. He sat at the chair in front of the class. He had decided that since the test is near, he will let the student's brain and energy calm down a bit. That's why they're not doing a thing, except for talking to each other.

"Rain tears, rain tears, melding in torrential fears..." Buggy began to recite a poem with a flowery aura around him.

"There we go again." Zoro rolled his eyes and hid his head/ears with the help of his arms on the table. He couldn't take Buggy's sudden poem, base on the weather and situation.

As Buggy continued to recite his poem, his students are all falling asleep, except for Usopp, who was currently addicted to ART/POEMS. What do you expect? In a rainy day, with nothing to do but listen to a BORING poem, of course they will fall asleep. When Buggy finished his poem, he opened his eyes and his forehead throbbed in anger.

"These guys..." Buggy clenched his teeth and was about to shout, but Usopp's clap interrupted him.

"That was marvelous!" Usopp wiped away a tear in his eyes while clapping.

"You" Buggy choked out when Usopp complimented his (boring) poem. "I like your taste, Usopp!"

"Same as you, Buggy!" Usopp gave a thumb up.

The two (idiots) continued complimenting each other as they finally found the same person who have the same taste as themselves.

Shanks sweat dropped outside the door as he witnessed the idiot duos. He was wondering why the Hell's Class are so quiet, but now, he knows.

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Kid finished taking a bath and was fully clothed. He mentally smacked himself when he remembered Nami's outfit and teasing earlier. Good thing, he was able to resist himself. Normally, he would just attack the woman and scare the hell out of the one who annoys him, but this woman is unbelievable. Sure, the teasing is quite making him turn on but the way HE thinks of respecting the lady's body annoys him more. It is so NOT like him! He heard Nami hummed a happy tune and peeked in the living room. Shocks, Nami's clothes are now dry and she's wearing it already; while eating his reserved ice cream. How much can this girl eat?

"Hey" Kid called out then he sat at the sofa, eyeing the eating woman beside him. "When are you going to leave?"

Nami's eyes were half lidded open. "If you want me out, all you have to do is ask!" She stand up, feeling offended by his sudden question. Her wrist was pulled back to the sofa.

"That was bad of me." Kid said. "I didn't mean it that way. I just... you know what, nevermind." Kid let go of her wrist and slumped back to his seat. Nami stared at Kid with a frown. Now he's getting weird.

"If you're going to apologize of what you said to me, I'll listen." Nami crossed her arms. "But if you're going to tell me to lower your debt, the answer is NO."

"I have a debt?!" Kid sweat dropped but then shrugged it off, not wanting to lead the conversation to a further pointless argument. "What I really wanted to say is, thanks." Kid looked away from the surprised Nami. He wanted to thank her for being involve in his life. He wanted to thank her for humiliating his ex. He wanted to thank her for making him fall for her.

Nami was really surprised. What is this man talking about, anyway?

"Nami" Kid called out to her again, making her think of anything else pointless. "Why did you kissed me earlier?"

Nami sighed and scratched her nape awkwardly. "Sorry about that, I just wanted to wash away some things." She was regarding Cavendish's kiss. She thought that if she kissed Kid, Cavendish's kiss will be washed away easily.

"Have you ever considered of having a lover?"

Her eyes widen. A lover huh? She wanted to forget about the kiss and harassment earlier from Cavendish. She still loved him but it hurts. Break up is like a broken mirror, right? It's better to leave it than hurt yourself trying to pick up the pieces. But her mind says to freakin' forget that man but the heart argues with her mind!

"I-uh... Not this time." Nami looked down at the floor. Her mind is TOO confused.

"Why?" Kid stand up in front of her. "Do you have an ex-lover, you can't forget about?!" He is really an impatient one. Don't forget that he's not a normal student, he's a gang leader with SCARY reputation.

"Kind of." Nami scratched her cheek. He was dead right. Kid grabbed Nami's shoulders and started to shook it lightly.

"Then forget about him." Kid looked straight in her eyes. "That EX of yours has already EXited your life! He will never love you back again!"

Nami clenched his fist and frowned. She know that. She know damn well that Cavendish never loves her, but still having it say to her face still hurts. She struggled free from Kid's grasp, grabbed her bag and ran outside the door of the house. Good thing the doorstep has a mini roof. She closed the door behind her and leaned on it while looking at the rainy sky.

Kid cursed and throw everything he sees. He made quite a mess in his living room. "Damn it!" He yelled and sat at the corner. He just snapped at her, did he?

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Nami couldn't bare to stay in that house. It's not like she hates Kid but she was hurt by what he said. Truth hurts, she admits. She looked around before running somewhere with a roof, oh lookie. It's her favorite space, the bus stop. Why does she always ends up in a bus stop?! The bus stop has a roof so she decided to stay there and think things out. It was going well with blending in her class, but why does HE have to see her now? She looked around and saw no cars nor people. Damn this rain for getting into Nami's mood.

"Nami-ya?" Law asked the depressed lady.

"What're you doing here?" Nami looked at the man who was holding an umbrella while breathing heavily. "Great, why does everyone have to come with me with a tired expression?" She murmured as she remembered that Kid also ran up to her tiredly.

Law is smart enough to guess that Kid already met her. "How're you?" He asked Nami while sitting beside her. She has a tired and confused expression right now. He was pretty good at guessing.

Nami looked at him. Somehow, she felt comfortable telling him about her ex. Last time she told Law about HIM, he kept quiet and didn't reacted much. "I met him."

"Who?"

"My ex." Nami chuckled painfully.

Law stared at the raining road without an expression. "How did you feel?"

"I don't know." Nami answered. "When I look into his eyes, I know I'm not the one who he cares for. It's someone else."

Law couldn't say anything else. He won't ask her any further. He was afraid that he'll say anything wrong. "Do you still love him?"

Nami nodded. "I want to forget him, but I can't."

"It's alright." Though it's painful for Law to say that to the woman he was attracted to, he still respects her feelings somehow. "You'll get over it soon."

Nami smiled when Law say those words. It was reassuring and calming. "Thanks."

"Anything for you, Nami-ya" Law closed his eyes and smirked. He leaned on the bench of the bus stop and crossed his eyes. The raindrops sure is calming today.

Nami glanced at the man beside her. She looked at her cellphone and was shocked when she saw 7 miss calls from Law. She giggled secretly at the man's attitude. Maybe he's not as cool type, who did nothing but shrug, as she thought Law would be. She just saw a cute side of him today. She picked her earphone and plug it to her cellphone. She leaned beside Law and carefully put an earphone in his left ear. She put the other on her right ear.

Law looked at Nami with his one eye and smiled. The both listened to the song while feeling the rain's air.

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"Captain Kid!" A henchman of Kid's knocked at the door. "Killer-san told me to go check on you here! He thought you'd be..." The man didn't continued his statement as he entered the messy house. "What in the world happened here?!" He shrieked. "Captain are you al-!" A table came flying across the room and the man barely dodged it.

"Go away!" Kid yelled. "I don't want to see anyone now!"

The henchman shook in fear and nodded. He ran outside the door and began to text Killer, Kid's closest comrade.

_**"Killer-san, Captain has gone mad!" **_

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"Where on earth is Kid?"Killer sighed as they made their way to the canteen.

"We don't have anything to do this day, so I guess we can just skip out." Heat said and he saw Garp, chasing Ace and Sabo angrily. "Or not." He too, is afraid of the principal.

Killer looked at his inbox and clicked his tongue. "Heat, we better go." He turn around and run.

"Where to?" Heat followed him.

"To our dear captain's house." Killer said.

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"The art class was the best~~" Usopp sighed dreamily. "That poem was certainly nice." Usopp put out his cellphone trying to send Kaya a cheesy poem, while humming a tune.

"We slept through the whole period." Zoro yawned. "That was boring."

"And now I'm hungry!" Luffy's stomach growled. "Usopp! What're you humming?"

"Let it go, from Frozen." Usopp answered without looking at him.

"Eww, you watch those kid's movie?" Luffy laughed. "So childish."

"No, it is NOT!" Usopp argued. "It gives you goosebumps."

"The scene where the main heroine accidentally froze her town and her sister go on a journey to convince her?" Luffy said. "How is that not childish? Not to mention the prince seems evil in the end."

Usopp, Sanji and Zoro looked at their captain.

"You see, YOU WATCHED IT ALSO!" Usopp argued. "How come you knew about it?!"

Luffy scratched his head innocently. "It just came to me."

"What a bad liar." Sanji lit his smoke.

"Tell me the truth!" Usopp pointed at Luffy like a judge on a trial.

"You can't handle the truth!" Luffy argued back. Their silly conversation was interrupted by someone.

"Guys! Have you seen Nami-chan?" Ace ran up to them.

"Why her?" Zoro growled.

Usopp rolled his eyes and continued mailing Kaya. His text seems to be quite long and needed hard concentration.

"Easy there, tiger." Ace laughed and looked back to see if Garp found him yet. "I was just asking."

"She skipped classes." Luffy laughed.

"Who's going to skip class?" Garp barely arrived and was tapping his foot angrily, waiting for the answer. Ace laughed nervously and looked at his scary gramps.

"Gramps!" Ace faked a smile. "How are you?" He acted innocent.

"Don't try to change the subject, stupid students." Garp laughed scarily. "Who's going to skip class?"

Ace gulped nervously and pointed at Sanji who was beside him. Sanji nearly choked and pointed at Luffy.

Luffy gaped at the sudden betrayal and pointed at Zoro. Zoro shrugged at the principal and pointed at Usopp who was innocently and busy texting his girl.

"He is." They said in unison except Usopp who is still texting.

Garp got the message and crack in knuckles. Usopp felt a weird tension and looked at his classmates and Ace with an eyebrow raised. They're waving at him? Usopp, then, looked at the angry principal who was glaring daggers at him. "H-hello?" He asked nervously, feeling that something was off.

Usopp, with his quick wit, got the situation. He smiled at the culprits. "I don't know exactly what you did, but you'll PAY FOR THIS!" He began to ran away and Garp run after him with a scary expression.

"Stop right there, son of Yasopp!" Garp yelled.

"Who will stop running when YOU said so?!" Usopp shrieked as he run for his life.

Luffy, Zoro, Sanji and Ace waved at him innocently, praying for his success in running away from the demon principal.

"You are a great friend, Usopp." Luffy took off his hat and put it on his chest then bowed his head.

"I'll miss you buddy." Sanji exhaled a smoke.

"Rest in peace." Zoro gave a peace sign and yawn.

"He's not going to die." Ace sweat dropped at his brother's friends.

"Now then, let's eat!" Luffy grinned and lead the gang to the canteen. "Meat~"

"I want to taste the new menu~" Sanji sang.

"Whatever's fine to me." Zoro crossed his arms.

"YOU GUYS ARE DEAD!" Usopp yelled from the school ground.

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	35. Chapter 35 - Trouble Everywhere!

Killer, Heat and the man who visited Kid earlier stood on the doorstep. Killer opened the door without knocking. "Oi, Kid." Killer is the only guy who seems pretty close to Kid, so he acted like a close friend.

"This is a mess." Heat murmured as he look around the messy house. It's a mess alright, the lamps are broken, the pillow feathers are everywhere. The TV has a crack, some magazines are all over the floor. Kid sat at the sofa while touching his aching forehead.

"Alright, what did you do now?" Kid started as they walked in front of their captain.

Kid glared at them and looked away. "Go away." He uttered.

Kid sighed in frustration. He always knew his captain is stubborn and impatience. He was like that when he and Bonney broke up 2 years ago before they go to New World Academy, High School. Killer turned to Heat and the man and frowned. "Leave this to me, alright? Go back first."

Heat wanted to argue and stay with their captain, but seeing him in that state is enough for him to lose all hell. Who the hell would break captain's mind and soul?!

Killer knew Heat's attitude and personality. He turned to the man who reported to him about Kid's state. "Make sure you bring Heat to Wire. He'll know what to do with him." He whispered.

Heat and the man walked outside the door, leaving an intense atmosphere inside.

Killer scratched his nape and sighed. What do he do with his captain? First, he pick up the magazines and put it on the table. He then, sat beside Kid.

"What did you do now?" Killer bluntly asked.

Kid bit his tongue and glared at his first mate. Whatever he do, he can't seem to win an argument with Killer. "I snapped at the bitch."

Killer looked at Kid and carefully listen to him as Kid told him about what happened earlier.

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"I hate you guys." Usopp walked towards them with a new and fresh bump on his head, given by the principal.

"Usopp! Welcome back!" Luffy grinned at from the table. "How did you manage to escape?"

"I did not!" Usopp shouted. "Luckily, Sabo was there to save me in time! He explained things to Garp!"

Sabo smiled beside the long-nose. "Good thing I catch up to you in time."

"I'm so grateful." Sanji took a bite in his curry. "Usopp, we already got you food."

Like a sudden change of heart, Usopp's eyes sparkled at his friend's consideration.

"But our captain here just gobbled it all up." Zoro interrupt his thoughts.

Usopp felt a tick on his head. About the sudden change of heart? Let's cancel that.

Ace walked in front of Sabo and grinned mischievously.

"Oh no." Sabo knew that kind of grin. He knew that Ace is planning something bad.

"Oh yes~" Ace nodded and grinned at him. He turn around at the Straw Hats and waved. "Please excuse us!" He grabbed Sabo's back collar and ran away.

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"Are you done yet?!" Sabo whispered loudly from outside the faculty.

"Not yet." Ace answered. "Just focus on the outside! If a teacher comes, buy me some time." Ace said as he looked at the student's file in the teacher's drawer. He is searching for Nami's file name.

Sabo scratched his head and leaned on the door, glancing at the hallway. What on earth is his brother up to now?

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Kalifa parked at a certain fast food restaurant and sighed. She couldn't find Cavendish anywhere! The rain is starting to end though. Her phone rang and she answered it.

"Yes?" Kalifa answered politely.

**"Kalifa-san? Please be extra careful!" Hachi's voice said in a whisper. "Arlong-san might be somewhere far from there but his dirty workers are not. They might be watching you from somewhere." **

"What're you talking about, Hachi?" Kalifa's forehead narrowed.

**"Do you know that Cavendish's girlfriend has been assassinated by Arlong'a order?" Hachi said while panicking. "He's capable of killing someone without using his own hands. A man just reported to him 1 hour earlier that you've been seen in Cocoyashi last night." **

"What the-!" Kalifa covered her mouth.

**"If Arlong found out that you knew Belliemere's contract to let Nami have her freedom, he'll do anything to shut you up." Hachi panicked. "He might be on the move right now. Please stay safe, Kalifa-san!" Hachi prayed for the manager's safety. **

"Wait, Hachi. You mentioned that Cavendish's woman was assassinated. Why!?" Kalifa yelled.

**"If it wasn't for her, Arlong's first plan will not be destroyed. I heard from Kuroobi that Arlong told Cavendish that Nami is the reason behind his lover's death." **

"Oh no." Kalifa take off her glasses and covered her eyes with her palm. Her KID could be in danger anytime. She don't care about the danger she's in, all she cares about is Nami's safety. "What should I do to Nami?" She murmured then closed her phone, not wanting to think of anything else. It's all the more reason Nami can't meet her ex-lover. Now, she have to search for Nami! "Damn it!" Kalifa yelled and started the car again.

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Nami looked at the road in front of her. "Law, the rain has stopped." She smiled.

Law looked at her smiling face. "Shall we go?"

"Where to?" Nami asked him.

"Back to school." Law stand up and kept his umbrella. "We're pretty far if we walk but, we can take our time going there."

Nami thought for a bit and stand beside the guy. "Why not."

The two youngsters began to walk side by side. Nami felt comfortable telling Law about Cavendish, her family and friends. She just skipped the part where Arlong is involved.

Law listened to her while his hands are on his pockets, the umbrella hanging in his wrist. Law never thought that the woman who has a cold face since the first day of school could be so talkative and somehow greedy. He just learned that Nami's love for money would never die.

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"What do you want to do then?" Killer sighed when he heard Kid's story.

"I don't even know!" Kid growled.

"Why not apologize to Nami-girl?" Killer asked. "You made her uncomfortable."

Kid cursed. He still remembered Nami's pained face when he forced her to forget about her ex. "I won't. She probably don't want to see me anyway."

"Nami-girl seems like a nice girl though. Despite that she gave a cold shoulder on our first encounter." Killer said.

"I said NO." Kid yelled. "I won't see her again!"

"Why?"

"I don't want to see her make that kind of face again." Kid's voice cracked. "I'm going to hang out in our HQ from now on."

Killer stared at the captain. Why don't he just admit that he's afraid of hurting her? "You don't want to go to school anymore?"

"The reason I go there is because Straw hat is there! It's interesting to fight with them daily. I don't care about some shit's school work."

"The test is coming up though. Garp will haunt you down." Killer reminded him.

"I don't care. I can always escape." Kid glared. "Stop blabbering and just agree to what I say! I won't go to school and meet with the bitch! That's finale!"

Killer sighed again. This captain of his, is really an idiot, in a different way. "Fine. If you won't go, then I won't go either."

"I don't care." Kid stand up and wore his leather jacket. It hurts when he's near Nami and just hurt her. He won't let that happen again. "Let's go back to the HQ."

Killer nodded.

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"Shall we go?" Ace opened the door and showed Sabo a file.

"Where to?" Sabo sighed in defeat. All he could do is go with Ace anywhere and everywhere.

"To a lovely town called Cocoyashi." Ace grinned.

"Cocoyashi? It's 5 hours from here!" Sabo whined. "Why do you want to go there now?"

"Nothing really~ Just wanted to taste the sweetest and most delicious tangerines in the whole area." Ace laughed as they made their way to their classroom. Ace hid the file in his pack bag.

Sabo, not wanting to be useless walked down the hallway and leaned on the wall. He also have something in his sleeves. Someone from the other side of the wall talked to him.

"Did you get it, Marco-san?" Sabo looked at the busy crowd in the hallway.

Marco handed him a paper and laughed. "Don't underestimate the intelligence of Whitebeard P." He began to walk away.

Sabo looked at the paper. "Arlong's business company is in the Main City called Arlong's Park?" He asked himself as he read the contents of the paper. In the paper, there are also some schedule and arrangements. You've gotta hand it to the White Beard's Pirates. Their information is always accurate.

Sabo walked near Ace while smiling. "What're you smiling about?" Ace asked.

"Nothing~" Sabo laughed.

The two walked inside the classroom and search for the principal in the school grounds, hoping not to let him interfere. Sure, it was Garp who gave them the task, but he never really let Sabo, Ace and Luffy get into some troublesome mission. They're still students after all.

"Going somewhere?" Robin giggled behind them, making them jump in surprise. "Don't worry, I won't tell anyone."

"We appreciate that, Nico Robin." Ace laughed.

"It's not like you two to skip class OUTSIDE the school, knowing that the school is more fun." Robin smiled when she saw the two break into sweats. GUILTY. She was the TOP student, after all.

"We just wanted to visit a tangerine plantation." Sabo answered while laughing nervously.

"Why Cocoyashi?" Robin asked again, as if she's cornering them.

"W-we didn't say anything about Cocoyashi!" Ace crossed his arms. No matter how much he hide the true intention, no false info passed the top student.

"Why're you visiting Nami's hometown?" Robin asked. Jackpot, the two men gaped at the smart woman.

"Okay, we give in. How did you know?" Ace scratched his head.

"Simple. Cocoyashi is the only tangerine plantation in the whole area. If you said orange instead of tangerine, I never would've known." Robin smiled. "Nami mentioned that Cocoyashi is her hometown when we met at the Mock Town."

"We're not THAT obvious right?" Sabo gulped.

"Not really." Robin chuckled. "It's just depends on who caught you. Smart or just dumb."

True. The two brothers hope that Robin is the smart one here ALONE.

"Now tell me, why're you going there?" Robin asked.

"We told you that we're just going on sight seeing." Sabo laughed.

"Really?" Robin looked at the two sweating men. She smiled. "Have fun sight-seeing then." She turned around while smiling.

"Good thing she's not as smart we thought she would be." Ace whispered to Sabo. Sabo nodded and sighed in relief.

"One more thing," Robin stopped walking and looked at them. "You might want to close the bag of yours." She pointed at Ace's bag. "People will notice Nami's file in there." She gave them another mysterious smile the completely disappeared from their sight.

Sabo and Ace exchanged an awkward look and laughed nervously. They learned one thing, you can't lie in front of the top student huh? Franky is a faithful boyfriend, then?

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Vivi and Kohza walked along the side walk, holding hands. They were pretty busy talking about some things. A black car is about to pass them, and they noticed it. Vivi has taken off her glasses since she's not in school and she's with her caring boyfriend.

"Kohza, why won't buy that same model?" Vivi teased as she looked at the black car.

"You know I don't have that much money." Kohza laughed. "That car is pretty cool though."

The two couples watched the black car.

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Kalifa drive with her sweet black car, passing the two couples. She looked at the girl in the sidewalk and gasped. She knows that girl. Isn't she Nefertari Vivi? Nami's killing target?!

Kalifa panicked as she looked at the side mirror. What she didn't know is a car coming towards her.

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"Kohza!" Vivi covered her mouth when she saw a car in the same lane as the black car is driving towards it. It was like purposely trying to crash to the black car.

Kohza automatically put his right hand on Vivi's eyes, trying to cover her sight. Everything is going fast. no, TOO fast.

In the next moment, Kohza just witnessed a car accident in front of him.

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**"Did you do your job properly?"** **An evil voice said on the phone.**

"Her car is completely crashed." A man said on the phone. "My car is also crashed. I didn't drive it though. I just put a brick on the gas of the car and a lock on the wheel. No one would ever know who's car is it."

**"Good." The evil voice said. "That woman should have known what's best for her instead of squirming around on my business." **

"Do I get my pay check now?" A man asked.

**"I'll have one of my henchman to give it you this midnight. Good work." **

"Anytime, Arlong-san." The man answered while chuckling.

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Nami looked at the sky and frowned. She looked at her phone.

"What is it?" Law asked her.

"I thought I saw a glimpsed of Kalifa-san in my head. I was starting to worry." Nami frowned.

"Why not call her?" Law smiled.

Nami nodded and dialed Kalifa's number.

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Kalifa's phone rang in the car seat. Kalifa's hand was hanging from the car seat while blood was everywhere. "N-Nami..." Kalifa breathed out, trying to reach for her phone, in a second, her hand gave up and everything went black. Her car is now in a horrible state.

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	36. Chapter 36 - The Sudden News

Kohza and Vivi hurried to help the driver of the black car.

"Vivi! Call an ambulance!" Kohza shouted.

Vivi nodded and took out her phone. She panicked as she called the ambulance. Kohza quickly took the poor victim out from the car and laid her down on the floor. He put two fingers on top of the woman's wrist and sighed in relief when he felt a weak pulse.

Vivi finished calling the ambulance and gasped as she looked closely at the poor victim. "Oh no."

"Do you know her?" Kohza asked without looking at Vivi. He immediately did a first aid action. First, he tore his shirt and wrap it on the victim's bleeding head to stop it from bleeding then he checked for some other possible wound that could harm her.

"She's Nami-san's guardian." Vivi said while taking a back step. She remembered the victim from Mock Town. She's the one who protected Nami, right?

The ambulance arrived on time and picked up the unconscious victim.

"Sir, Ma'am, please come with us to the hospital. We don't know the victim's identity." A man from the ambulance said.

Vivi and Kohza nodded and ride the ambulance with Kalifa.

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"Did you hear?" A woman who is on 40's asked her neighbor. "There has been a car accident near the Alabasta route. Some says that it's a planned accident!"

"Really? Could it just be some gangsters on the lose?" Her neighbor said. "There are so many gangsters here after all."

Nami and Law walked passed them. "An accident?" Nami repeated to herself.

"Often happens here in this island. Some would just think the gangsters are at it." Law shrugged.

"I see." Nami looked down. "I'm pretty worried about Kalifa-san, I saw a missed call earlier on my phone but when I called her back, she won't answer."

"Maybe she's busy."

"No, she have a job which requires her cellphone too much." Nami sighed. "I'm so worried!" She stopped walking. Law noticed her and stood in front of her.

"She's doing fine. Don't worry too much." Law put a hand on Nami head and pulled it on his chest. Nami's eyes widen at his sudden movement, she never would've thought, that SHE could be blushing at this man's action. It's just a little interaction right?

"Have you stop worrying?" Law asked again with a calm voice.

Nami pouted. "Who would stop worrying when you just said so?"

Law smirked. His other hand pulled Nami's waist and bring it closer to his body. They can feel each other's warmth. "Now, have you stopped worrying?" He whispered using his husky voice, making Nami's face beet red.

"A-A little?" Nami rested her chin to Law's shoulder. She became addicted to his scent. She, unconsciously, move slightly until their cheeks are touched. "What perfume did you used?" Nami joked.

Law chuckled and leaned back. He cupped Nami's cheeks and look straight into her eyes. Hit bit his lower lips, to signal Nami of how much he wanted to kiss her right now. He looked back in Nami's eyes and smiled.

Nami is going crazy at this man's action. They leaned onto each other slowly, their nose brushed and they could feel each other's breathe. Each of them has a blush on their face, while knowing what could happen next. Their eyes were now half lidded and their lips were only inches apart. Their hearts beating fast. Just a little and~~~~~

"Oh my, kids these days." The woman from earlier chuckled and walked away.

They halted their actions and looked away from each other embarrassingly. "S-shall we go?"Nami laughed nervously.

Law nodded and the two continued to walk. "Nami-ya..."

"What?" Nami asked him while still feeling awkward about the supposed-kiss.

"I still feel bad about not being able to kiss you." Law teased her. Seeing her blushing is making him crazy and wanting for her to be his.

Nami pouted while her blush still there. "Shut up."

Law chuckled. Being a TSUNDERE now eh? He grabbed Nami's hand and intertwined it with his. Nami flinched but didn't took her hands away. "Just so you know, I don't have time for love." Nami blurted it out. It is her true feelings after all. If she didn't say that, Law will just be hurt for trying.

"I can wait." Law looked at her with sincere eyes. Nami smiled at the road. "No matter how long it takes, I can wait." Law smiled and squished Nami's hand lightly. Heck, he didn't realized he just confessed.

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Kid and Killer entered the old building. Kid sat on his usual throne with a bad mood.

"Captain, you look so sweet here." A comrade of his teased and showed him the poster when Nami is sitting on Kid's lap.

Killer waved his hand while panicking. "Why would you say that on a bad time?!" Killer whispered to the man.

Kid grabbed the poster and made it a ball. He angrily toss it away. "Anyone who would try to get in touch with anyone in the academy, will get toast!" He yelled, making his men shuddered.

Killer sighed. He picked up the wasted paper. "Kid, you shouldn't destroy this poster."

"Why!?" Kid yelled angrily.

"It's my poster. I paid for it!" Killer argued.

"And I'm in it! Throw it away!" Kid argued back. He don't want to see Nami's face at the moment.

"NO!" Killer yelled. It's the first time he yelled at his captain like that. He don't want to throw the poster away, he knew his captain still have feelings for Nami-girl. He's just afraid of hurting her.

Kid growled and look away. No matter how much he wanted to throw that damn poster, he couldn't argue with Killer, especially when Killer just yelled at him. It was unexpected actually. "Do what you want." He growled.

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Ace and Sabo ride in Ace's car. "So you did a background research on Arlong?"

"Not me. I asked help from the White Beard P." Sabo showed him some papers. "Their information is reliable after all."

"As expected!" Ace laughed.

"And? How do you expect us to do these things?" Sabo whined. "Our orders from Garp-san is to protect Nami-chan from stalkers and stuffs right?"

"Oh please..." Ace snorted. "Nami is in the hell's class with our brother! She also have a lot of admirer there who are crazy but dependable who can protect her."

"Then what's our role?"

"We promised to protect her right?" Ace grinned. "We'll have to protect her from afar and must advanced. Protecting isn't the only thing that must be done. We also need to attack the enemy."

"Why're you talking like that?" Sabo laughed. "So we need to attack and defend huh?"

"First, we have to get to Nami's hometown and learn from her family." Ace said.

"How do we know her family?!"

"I have her files remember?" Ace laughed. Everything is soooooooo interesting.

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"Oi, Shanks!" Smoker called inside the Blue Building. "Can you give me Nami's file? I want to look through something."

"Fine." Shanks walked towards the students drawer and searched for it. "What?" Normally, her name would just be there!

"Is something wrong?" Makino asked behind him.

"I can't find Nami-chan's file!" Shanks took the files one by one to get a good search.

"Hey now.." Smoker's eyebrow twitch. "Do you think someone might have stolen it?"

"Why would someone wanted her files?" Shanks argued while looking. Makino started to help him too.

"Excuse me..." Coby knocked and entered the faculty to put some documents on Hina's table. "Is there something wrong?"

"Kind of." Smoker sighed. "Have you seen anyone entering the Blue Building while the teachers are having a meeting?"

"No one suspicious though." Coby thought for a bit. "Ace and Sabo entered. They said they will ask Shanks-san about something. I didn't know the teachers are all in a meeting."

"Then the two are the culrpit!" Shanks shouted (comically).

"But why?" Makino asked.

Garp entered and smacked his head. "Those two! Vice-Principal! Find the two and get their asses back here!"

Smoker saluted and ran outside. "Tashigi!"

"hai?" Tashigi saluted him and adjusted her eyeglass. "Is there something wrong, Smoker-san?"

"We're heading outside." Smoker said as he grabbed his white marine robe and started to walk.

"As a marine?" Tashigi asked. She then ran to her seat and grabbed her only sword. She followed behind Smoker.

"We're going to get our troublesome brats back, before they do anything stupid." Smoker growled.

The two active marine officers walk across the school ground. Some delinquents step aside with fear.

Luffy and his gang looked from their building. "Where do you think they're going?" Usopp asked them.

"Who knows." Sanji answered. "Tashigi-san looks so pretty when she's serious!" He jumped happily.

"Whatever." Zoro rolled his eyes. He eyed the two marines. They're acting suspicious though. Normally, the teachers here who have a rank of a marine, don't wear their marine robes, unless their school in under attack or some students in their school is doing stupid things.

Luffy laughed unknowingly. "Huh? Isn't that Hamcock?" He pointed at the red building's area.

"It's Hancock!" Sanji scolded. He gaped when Hancock and her gang walked around the school ground but then stopped in front of the Foxy Girls.

"They seems to be glaring at each other." Usopp said.

"What? A gang war?" Zoro leaned in and laughed. "I bet the Foxy Pirates started it."

"Now how would you know that?" Usopp asked the swordsman.

"I feel it in my stomach." Zoro patted his belly and laughed.

"Not funny dude." Usopp sweat dropped.

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"Tell me, Snake woman." Porche started. "Why do you want to protect our nerd and the new bitch?"

"Just so you know, I'm not protecting either of those two." Boa crossed her arms. "I'm just tired of listening to your blabbers in the room. My ears are staining already."

"Wow, you're really pissing us off." The pink girl said.

"That's my point." Boa snickered.

"Boa-sama, you shouldn't get into fights." Marigold reminded her. "You're an A-Pop singer."

"Yeah, listen to your servant." The blonde hair mocked. "Wouldn't want to ruin your face now, would we?"

Margarrete clenched her fist. Boa might be calm about this, but she's not! "Boa-sama, please listen to Marigold-sama. You shouldn't waste your time on these dirty bitches." Margarrette saw the Foxy Girls glaring at her.

"Nice words you got there." Boa laughed and turn around. "Let's go girl, wouldn't want to embarrass themselves right?"

The Snake Princess and the Kuja tribes laughed and walk away.

The Foxy Pirates glared and walked towards the red building. "Oyabin~" Porche called to his captain.

"What is it?" Oyabin laughed.

"The Kuja gang humiliate us~" Porche and the girls cooed. "We want you to teach them a lesson!"

"Seriously?" Oyabin picked his nose. "That's the Snake Princess thought. We can't beat her unless we asked someone for help."

"Who?" Porche looked at her captain.

"Hamburger, please arrange a secret meeting to Don Flamingo." Oyabin smirked. "Our lovely girls here were humiliated."

Hamburger snickered and walked.

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Vivi was walking back and forth while waiting outside the emergency room. Should she try telling Nami about it? But she's sure Nami hated her already! She don't want to see Vivi's face!

Kalifa's bag is on the seat. Her phone rang.

Vivi and Kohza exchanged looks whether to answer it on not. Kohza looked at the blood cellphone and looked at the caller. "Paulie?" He read the name.

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Paulie gulped nervously as he listen to his phone ringing. 'Just ask her for a dinner, dumbass! Why're you getting all nervous?!' He thought to himself. Just one-

**"Hello?" A man's voice asked. **

Paulie looked at his cellphone to see whether he got the right number. "Who the hell is this? Where is Kalifa?" He suddenly got annoyed. Hearing a man's voice in his crush's cellphone is a No-No.

**"Are you an acquaintance of the owner of the cellphone?" **

What, she dropped her cellphone from somewhere and the man picked it up. Paulie felt relief. "Yeah I am. Where are you? I'm going to pick up her cellphone."

**"Actually, we're in a hospital." **

"What? Did you got into an accident or something?" Paulie scoffed.

**"Not me, the owner of the cellphone does. She's pretty beaten up. She got caught in a car accident. Right now, she's in the emergency room." **

Paulie dropped his cellphone. Kalifa is what? That Kalifa? His Kalifa?!

**"Hello? Are you still in there?!" **

Paulie's heart beat began to thump fast. What if he lost her?! No, that can't be happening, right? He picked up his phone and his hand is shaking. "What hospital are you in?"

**"Alurbana Hospital."**

Paulie closed his phone and ran to his motorcycle. He ride it towards the hospital. He will NOT lose her now.

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**There! All done! HAHAHA..! **

**Look forwards to the next chapter! Uhmm, I think it will contain...**

**-Ace and Sabo finally met Nojiko, Nami's sister. **

**-Kalifa's critical state**

**-Shanks's reaction to the Kid's sudden disappearance**

**-Law and Nami finally arrived on the school**

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**I guess that was it. Then the chapter after that will be Law and Nami's date in the amusement Park! **

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**R&R F&F**

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	37. Chapter 37 - More Troubles and Love ?

Ace and Sabo speed up their car speed, while avoiding gun shots. Why?

**(Let's have a flashback.) **

_"Smoker-san, where should we find Ace and Sabo? We don't know where are they going!" Tashigi hold on to handles of Smoker's car, as the vice principal speed up._

_"Shank's file about Nami went missing. Those two brats are the culprits. Remember what Garp told me? I must find out about Cocoyashi, Nami's hometown. Those two brats, probably are heading there too." Smoker growled. _

_"But we're not sure about that." Tashigi laughed nervously. "Truck! Truck!" She shrieked _

_"You're so noisy, Tashigi!" Smoker said. "Coby said that he saw Ace and Sabo entered the faculty during the teacher's meeting. They couldn't have probably gone far." _

_"But how do we know their car!?" Tashigi asked. "Traffic! Traffic lights!" Her head nearly bumped when Smoker finally stopped. _

_"We'll just use Haki." Smoker answered calmly. _

_"On the main city?" Tashigi pants heavily. "There are too many people here!" _

_"Who do you think I am?" Smoker start his engine again and speed up again when the traffic lights went green. _

_"At least give me time to breathe normally!" Tashigi screamed. _

_Ace and Sabo stopped at a huge mansion in somewhere. _

_"Ace, this is not Cocoyashi, is it?" Sabo examined the mansion's surrounding. He saw some FISH-MEN gang loitering around. _

_"Yeah, we have to check out Arlong's mansion first." Ace opened the door to his car and went down. He sneaked around the mansion, leaving Sabo in the car. Ace opened a circuit box outside the mansion. He snapped his fingers and a flame started. He burned the wires while chuckling. Some electricity from inside the mansion went out, and the alarm went on, loudly. Ace wasn't expecting that. He heard a gun click behind him. He sighed and turn around. He saw some fishmen pointing a gun at him._

_"You're a devil fruit user, aren't you?" A fish man said. _

_Ace smiled innocently. "Yep." He jumped at the fish MEN and punched them one by one. He beat them up without using his devil fruit. He heard a car screech. _

_"Ace, get in!" Sabo shouted. Ace nodded, but before he went inside, a gun fired and he was shot in the shoulder. Sabo drive the car as Ace slumped back. Sabo looked at the back mirror and cursed as the Fish Men car went after them. Being the 2nd in the race daily, he speed up. Ace looked back at the car who are chasing them. They're also fast and many! "Ace, drive! You're faster than me in this car." Sabo said. _

_"I believe I can't do that." Ace chuckled. "I was shot." _

_Sabo's eyes widen when he saw the car seat being covered by blood. "Seriously, bro!?" He rolled his eyes. _

_"Hey, show some concern for me!" Ace laughed and covered his wounded shoulder to stop the bleeding. _

_"Not now." Sabo sighed and drive as fast as he could. Driving in a fast speed is NOT an easy task, especially in the main city. There too many cars and civilians walking around! _

_He have to find some place safe, for the others not to get involved. They heard gun shots behind them. Shoot! Now the fish men are firing at them, not caring about the civilians, huh? _

**(END of FlashBack)**

Sabo stopped the car when they turned into an abandoned area.

"Why're we stopping?" Ace looked around. His mind is getting dizzy.

Sabo grabbed his long pipe from the back of the seat. "We're surrounded." Sabo said. Ace looked around and they're really surrounded. Cars at the back, Cars in the front and sides! There are at least 4 fishmen in one car. 4x5? 20 strong fishmen with guns.

Ace grabbed Sabo's collar and stopped him. "You can't fight them alone!"

"You were shot! How can YOU fight?!" Sabo argued.

They both stop talking when they sensed something was heading their way.

A gray car crashed into the enemy's car in front of them. Sabo grinned and put down his pipe. He started his engine again. He knew that car.

Gun Shots began to fire again. A woman with long hair and a sword jumped and heading towards Ace and Sabo. Ace's eyes widen when he realized what the woman is doing. "No! No! No!" As expected, the woman used Ace's car as a footing and jumped towards the enemy's car to slice their guns. "Not my car!" Ace cried.

A fish men pointed the gun at the woman but smoke, came out from nowhere. "Smoker-san!" Tashigi exclaimed as her captain just saved her.

Smoker, being a vice-admiral, released a lot of smokes and captures all the 20 enemies. "Now brats." He turned around and looked at the missing car. It seems that Sabo knew what is going to happen next. He's already miles away while Smoker is busy. Smoker gritted his teeth. Now he have to chase them again!

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"Do you want to go to the hospital, bro?" Sabo eased up the speed as they lost track of their followers.

"Don't." Ace grinned. "Just head towards the Cocoyashi."

"Okay." Sabo continued to drive.

"At least, argue back!" Ace laughed at his brother's straightforwardness.

"Then let's go to the hospital." Sabo said while looking at the road.

"No thanks." Ace leaned on the chair.

Sabo sweat dropped. He could never understand his brother.

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Paulie hurried to Kalifa's hospital bed. "What the hell happened to you?!" He cursed while holding at Kalifa's hand. He looked at her sleeping state.

"The doctor said she's fine." Kohza interrupted. "She needs sleep. She only hit her head though, and went unconscious." He gave Kalifa's bag to Paulie.

"Who are you?" Paulie asked.

"I'm Kohza. Me and my girlfriend saw the accident." Kohza scratched his nape.

"Do you really saw what happened?" Paulie leaned on the wall.

"It seems that, a car was driving on the same lane as her." Kohza sighed. "The investigators said that no one was driving the car. There are only bricks and lock on the wheel."

"Whoever that guy is, he's planning on killing her." Paulie gripped his hands angrily.

"My girl said that Kalifa-san is her friend's guardian." Kohza smiled.

"Friend? Guardian?" Paulie repeated.

Kohza nodded. "My girl is pretty shy so she won't be able to talk to you personally." He remembered that Vivi didn't have her glasses on. "Nami's guardian. You knew Kalifa-san, so you know her too?"

"Absolutely." Paulie sighed. Nami is going to be stressed about this incident.

"Na-mi." Kalifa murmured in her sleep.

Paulie ran to her side and gripped her hand. "She's alright." He whispered. He noticed Kalifa's face is peaceful again. He can't bring himself to tell Nami about this! "I will stay by her side." He said to Kohza. "Thank you so much, Kohza." He bowed politely.

Kohza bowed in return. "We're happy to be of help." He excuse himself and ran outside the door. He saw Vivi, looking out on the veranda. "Vivi?"

"I can't tell Nami-san, about this." Vivi whispered as she look outside. "I saw how Nami-san and Kalifa-san get along well in Mock Town. If I tell Nami-san, she'll be surprised."

Kohza smiled and hugged his woman. "Don't worry too much. Paulie-san is also an acquaintance of Nami. He'll tell her."

Vivi nodded his chest. "I hope she'll be alright."

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"What is this?" Nami's eyes twitched as she saw her classmates sleeping in the dance hall.

"They're meditating." Bon Clay smiled as his eyes were blinded by a cloth while turned his back on the students.

Law sweat dropped. He can pretty much guess what happened.

**(Flash Back, again)**

_"Okay students, today we'll have our short review!" Bon Clay clapped his hands. He can see that a lot of people is absent, but he continued. "Dancing is the joy of our heart. We express our joy through dancing." He said dramatically. _

_Luffy gave Usopp a pleading look. They're all too lazy to do anything right now! _

_Usopp sighed in defeat. He raised his hand. "Bon Clay!" _

_"Hm?" Bon Clay stopped preaching and looked at the long-nosed. _

_"You said that Dancing is connect to our hearts, right?" Usopp shouted. _

_"Finally, someone who asked relating to my subject." Bon Clay exclaimed. _

_"How can we dance properly when our hearts are in a mess?" Usopp asked. _

_"That's a good point." Bon Clay put a hand on his chin. _

_"I say we meditate!" Usopp smiled. _

_"Meditate?" Bon Clay blinked. _

_"Yeah!" Usopp stand up and made Bon Clay sit on the floor, in an angel seat. He signaled Bepo to give him a clothe. He tied the clothe in Bon Clay's eyes. "Meditating is about focusing. We can redeem ourselves by looking into the darkness." Usopp lied. "Now, as we ALL meditate, we can't see nor peek behind us. It is like looking in our past! We must focus on the future!" Usopp exclaimed as he tiptoed behind Bon Clay. _

_Zoro and Usopp gave each other a bro fist. Bon Clay cried at his student's common sense. "You have a perfect grade to me, Usopp!" _

_Usopp grinned in victory. They all slept like a log while their teacher is meditating and redeeming himself._

**(End of the Flash Back) **

Nami sighed in defeat. Such lucky gals. She also sat near the door. If they're sleeping, why not also sleep? She leaned on the wall and closed her eyes. Law smiled and walked near her, but Bepo grabbed him by feet and fell down on the floor. He was pretty much annoyed by it. Bepo was now hugging his captain. Law was struggling to get free but couldn't.

Zoro opened his eyes and yawned. He was the nearest to Nami's sleeping figure. He sat up and sit beside Nami. While the others are sleeping, maybe he can make his long awaited points. He sat while his arms are crossed. Trust his ability to sleep fast. Nami, while sleeping, her head fell on top of Zoro's shoulder. Zoro felt a weight on his shoulder, but didn't care. He also, was dead tired, so his cheeks fell on Nami's head.

Law smiled while a tick on his head appeared. 'Roronoa-ya!' He screamed in his head. He was about to use his ability but he heard Bepo murmured. "Captain, I will always follow you, captain." He said in his sleep.

Law sighed. Actually, he really can't choose between Nami and his comrades. He have to balance friendship and love. He stayed in Bepo's side and closed his eyes.

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"Ha? Kid and his gang is missing?!" Shanks exclaimed at the faculty.

Buggy covered his ears. "Hell, you heard me!"

"How could that be?" Shanks gritted his teeth.

"They were still in my class earlier." Makino said. "Half way though."

"Nami and Law also disappeared earlier." Buggy sighed.

"I saw them in Dance Hall with Bon Clay though." Crocodile interrupt. "No Kid, Killer, and Heat."

"Is any marine officer vacant this time?" Shanks smacked his head. "At least we have to track Kid and friends down. If Akainu will be the one find them outside the school premises during class hours, who know what will happen?"

Makino nodded. "Kid is a big name gangster. I hope Akainu will not found out."

"First, Ace and Sabo, and now Kid is missing?" Garp growled. "Hina go out and find Kid and his troublesome classmates, before Akainu does." Garp ordered.

"Oh, my class also is missing a student." Crocodile interrupt.

"Ha?" Garp gaped. "Who?!"

"Don Flamingo." Crocodile answered.

Garp faced palm himself. "Do they want Akainu to punish them?! Ask Jimbei to track that guy."

Coby saluted and ran outside.

"Must be hard to be a marine." Shanks laughed.

"Shut up, just because you're a former gangster, doesn't mean you can allow them to run wild." Garp commented.

"It's their life, principal. We only need to guide them and let them choose their own path." Shanks shrugged.

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"We're near, Ace. Hang in there." Sabo said as he drove past a small forest. Cocoyashi is said to be the famous in only tangerine plantation. It is located in a small cliff and has the view of the ocean. Sabo looked at his injured brother and frowned. Ace refused to have a stop over and get his wound treated. He wanted to get to Cocoyashi fast and let it treated.

Ace was breathing heavily. He fight his mind to stay conscious. He lost too much blood. He felt the car stop and looked around. There are trees everywhere and just a small hut in sight. He chuckled weakly. "Sabo, don't tell me we're out of gas?"

Sabo sighed and opened the car. "This is what happened when we used too much gas in speed!" He kicked Ace's car out of frustration.

"Don't kick it!" Ace angrily whined. He loves his car more than his weak body. LOL.

Sabo walked into the small hut and knocked. "Is someone there?"

A man full of scars all over his body popped his head out. "Who the hell are you? What're you doing in Cocoyashi?!"

Sabo looked at the arc sign. Why didn't he noticed this?! "Excuse me, can you help us? My brother is weak and we need a doctor."

The man stepped outside. How funny, he has a pinwheel on his hat. "The doctor of this village is out on the main city."

"No way, we arrived here in this area for 2 hours away from the man city!" Sabo argued. "Can't you help us?!"

"We're out of stock here too. We can't leave this town except for our doctor who was force to work for that monster." The man murmured the last part.

'Monster?' Sabo thought. "But my brother is in danger!"

"Gen-san! I bought you some tangerines!" A lady in her 30s appeared. She was shocked when she saw an unknown boy standing in front of Genzo, the village's mayor. She dropped the tangerine and ran to grab the boy's collar. "You should get away from here." She warned Sabo. "It's not safe!"

Sabo blinked. "What? This IS Cocoyashi Village right?"

"Yes. It's dangerous here. If you want tangerines, please go to Arlong Park and get some from there."

"Calm down, Belliemere." Genzo grab her shoulders. "This lad here is searching for a doctor."

"That's right, my brother has been shot!" Sabo pleaded. "Please help him!" He bowed down.

Belliemere looked at the bowing man and frowned.

"As much as we wanted to help you, we can't. This place is dangerous for you lads." Genzo scratched his head.

"Can he still walk?" Belliemere asked. She turn around and started to walk, making Genzo shock. "Follow me."

Sabo thanked her and ran to his brother's aid.

"Belliemere! We can't! You know what happens if-!" Genzo defended, but was cut off by the woman.

"They're siblings. They care and help each other. I see Nami and Nojiko in them somehow." Belliemere smiled.

Genzo was utterly defeated by the former marine. He has decided to help Belliemere in her decision. He grabbed Ace's other shoulder and helped him.

Belliemere led them towards her house. With the hut unguarded. A spy from a tree saw everything and reported to his boss, Arlong.

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Ace screamed from the outside as Genzo and Sabo hold him down. Belliemere put out the bullet in his shoulder.

Nojiko heard the scream and went to look inside. "What the-?!" She saw the two unfamiliar men inside her house.

"Hey babe." Ace joked then screamed due to pain again.

"Cut the pervert act, Ace!" Sabo grunted as he put Ace's legs down.

"Nojiko! Give me some hot water!" Belliemere ordered. She needed hot water to clean Ace's wound. Nojiko quickly did as she was told.

"What? Am I giving birth to a child?!" Ace laughed then screamed bloodily again.

"Boy, please shut up." Genzo sweat dropped at this guy's humor.

Nojiko accidentally slipped while holding a bowl of hot water. The hot water spilled on Ace's chest and wound.

"Seriously?!" Sabo laughed nervously at Nojiko and looked at Ace.

"At least the wound is clean?" Nojiko looked at the guy who is now screaming to hell.

Belliemere sighed and washed her hand in the sink. "Nojiko, please wrap him up."

Nojiko nodded and get some bandages from the drawer. Ace's scream died down but the pain is still there. Genzo urged Sabo to go to the kitchen and rest there. Sabo agreed. That was one heck of a battle.

"Sorry." Nojiko whispered. They're completely alone.

"Don't. I've been through worst." Ace laughed weakly.

Nojiko carefully bandaged Ace. Ace could smell her scent, she was near him. Now that he looked at her closer, she's stunning. Her light blue hair carefully danced to the wind. Her skin is not that creamy and white but tan. Maybe she's more attractive that way.

"What's up with that tattoo?" Ace asked her.

"Oh this? My sister and I put one so it represents our bonds." Nojiko smiled at the thought of her sister.

"Where is she now?" Ace asked. Not wanting for their topic to end now.

"She's somewhere far away." Nojiko said. "We called each other everyday but then it was cut off until last month. I don't know why though."

"Do you want to meet her?"

"Yeah. But we can't leave the village." Nojiko frowned.

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**"So, that woman brought 2 strangers in the Cocoyashi town?" The man asked in the cellphone.**

"It seems so." The spy from earlier answered.

**"Do you know who the two are?" **

"No. I can't identify them. But what I do know is one of the two has been shot."

**"I see. Continue spying on them and wait for further orders." **

"I understand, Arlong-san."

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"Damn it!" The whole car shook.

"Calm down, Arlong-san." Hachi nervously said. "We don't know that the two strangers are from the New World Island. We'd be lucky if those two are just lost men."

"But still, one is shot?" Kuroobi crossed his arms. "One of our men has reported that someone has broken into our territory. He broke the circuit. Luckily, the alarm went on and stopped them on time. One is shot."

"Do you know is that?!" Arlong growled.

"They can't identify who. But they said that it's a devil fruit user."

Arlong's eyes changed like a mad shark. The now know that the same guy who broke to their territory is the same guy who entered the Cocoyashi. "Send someone to kill those two bugs." He ordered. "Also, that mother of Nami must be punished for the rest of her life."

"Why?" Hachi asked.

"She disobeyed my order; not to let anyone in. If the two bugs are from New World, the more reason they can't found out about our Cat Burglar's hometown. If they found out, who will to blame? Belliemere." Arlong growled. "Therefore, we'll must eliminate that woman to teach the whole town a lesson for disobeying me." He laughed maniacally. "Send in Blackbeard and his friends. Tell them to have fun, spilling blood of the three bugs."

Hachi gulped nervously. Arlong will kill Nami's mother?!

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"Damn it! We lost them!" Smoker stopped in the middle of the forest.

"Smoker-san, we must go back." Tashigi said. "We can't do anything else here. You're haki is useless."

"Say that again." Smoker starts the engine.

"Your haki is useless?" Tashigi laughed nervously and grabbed the handles again and grinned secretly. She got him all fired up by mocking him. LOL.

Smoker speed the car up, they didn't know that they're heading towards a certain mysterious town.

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	38. Chapter 38 - Reinforcement

"Ace..." Sabo entered the room where Ace is resting. They've been there for a few hours, per Belliemiere's intruction. She insists that they stay there until Ace is fully recovered. "Why on earth did you get shot?!"

"How the hell should I know?" Ace groaned. "Arlong is hiding some weapons like that and we didn't know! And I felt weak too."

"Weak? Could it be a Sea Stone bullet?" Sabo paused for a bit. Sea Stone is the only one that makes devil fruit users weak. "It's a dangerous weapon."

Ace nodded. "If Arlong really is our enemy, then we have to get rid of those freaky bullet."

"Why?" Sabo asked. "If we're just aware of it, we can avoid it."

Ace sighed in depression. "Our younger bro is also a devil fruit users. Normally, he just recklessly block bullets to deflect them, if he block some Kairouseki bullet, his body will be covered with holes."

"Don't say things like that." Sabo sweat dropped. But his bro got a point. They have to do something about those dangerous bullets before their Luffy will be the victim next.

"Hey." Nojiko knocked. "I've brought some foods." She entered and place the tray in the bed side.

"You know, I need someone to feed me." Ace grinned.

Sabo sighed and slapped his brother's head. "Cut it out, Ace."

"I'm still injured!" Ace whined. He looked around the window and saw that everything is pretty quiet. "What's up with this village?"

"Right, it's too quiet." Sabo followed Ace's gaze.

Nojiko smiled nervously. "This is just a peaceful village." Ace narrowed his eyes as he looked at the nervous woman. "Arlong..." He bluntly guess. He remembered that Nami came from the same village and Arlong, a dangerous man, is acting as her guardian. He smirked when Nojiko flinched at the name.

"Can you excuse me for a sec?" Nojiko asked and walked outside the room to find her foster mother.

"Why did you do that? She looks bothered." Sabo leaned on the wall. "

If she didn't react, I wouldn't bother her, I guess." Ace laid on the bed once again, looking at the ceiling.

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"What is it that I'm looking at?" Sanji's eyebrow twitched.

"It's Nami and Zoro, sleeping so peacefully." Luffy whispered to Sanji in an annoying way. The young captain earned a kick from the blonde.

"Should we wake them up?" Usopp smiled nervously; not knowing what to do. He was surprised when Luffy didn't show some anger nor jealousy in him. Maybe, their captain is just THAT dense. The cook? Oh please, he's like that to every man who has a gorgeous woman near him. He was so proud of his friends. Being able to give way, especially to Zoro! That damn swordsman usually don't bother with women, except maybe when they're in middle school. He always has a soft spot for Robin; but when they became High Schoolers, he became even more grumpy.

"We can't wake them up, Usopp!" Luffy scolded. "This is a rare chance that the two has been together." He grinned.

Sanji bit his handkerchief and cried (comically). "If only I wasn't generous enough to give you ways, my Nami-san would never touch such dirty man!"

"But what should we do about them?" Usopp asked. "PE, is starting soon!" "Let's leave them." Luffy grinned. "We can tell Crocodile that they're lost."

"If it's Zoro it's an acceptable reason, but with Nami, it's not." Sanji interrupt. She always have a good sense of direction, unlike the marimo head.

"It's fine~" Luffy sang. "Room." A blue barrier appeared and suddenly, Nami is placed in Bepo's arms. Zoro, without a leaning support, fell on the floor.

"What?" Zoro yawned.

"Tra-guy! You can't do that!" Luffy shouted. "Nami is supposed to be-!"

"Not in anyone's property." Law finished his sentence. "The more reason why we can get her." He smirked.

The two gangs exchange glares, except for Zoro who don't have a clue about the situation, and also Nami; who is still sleeping. The two sides understood each other and smirked.

"Get 'em!" Luffy commanded his crew. Though Zoro is still clueless, he got pretty mad when he saw Nami in the other gang's side. He, as well as his friends, ran towards the Heart Gang. Law urged his crew to run. They can't fight in a dance hall! He figured that they should move to the school grounds. The Straw Hats chase the Heart Pirates across the hallway. Luffy would stretched his arms from time to time, but he's afraid of hurting Nami in the process. Sanji already has his legs on fire. Zoro just ran normally, competing with Sanji on who get to save Nami first. Usopp, on the other hand...

"Wait up, you guys!" The sniper pants heavily as he was trying to catch up with his stupid yet monstrous friends. He knew they're going to be in BIG trouble once Garp saw this situation.

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"Smoker-san." Tashigi whispered her captain when Smoker hid the car behind a small rock. She didn't know what happened suddenly but, they saw a black pick up truck, and they knew whose truck it is.

"What on earth is Blackbeard and his comrades doing here?" Smoker gripped the wheels while cursing. He do NOT like the man. Heck, he's on their top wanted list. They could arrest Black Beard on the spot, but they don't have a reinforcement. Blackbeard and his comrades are often involve in some hideous crime, but they just couldn't arrest them! Why? It's either they're strong or someone who used MONEY to keep some people shut.

"What should we do?" Tashigi asked softly.

"We'll follow them secretly." Smoker answered. Tashigi opened her cellphone. "Who the hell are you calling?" Smoker growled.

"We can't beat those guys by just the two of us!" Tashigi argued. "I'm calling reinforcement!"

As much as Smoker hated it, she's right. They continued to trail them for a afar.

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"Things might be going too fast, don't you think so, Garp-san?" Shanks stood behind the principal. Garp looked at his phone angrily. They received a call from Tashigi and it's not a good one. They said they lost track of Ace and Sabo in the Conomi Part. Cocoyashi and Gosa Village is just around it. Knowing Ace's stubbornness, they should be in Cocoyashi by now. What's more, Blackbeard is in the Conomi Part. He can only pray that the villain will not head towards Ace and Sabo's destination.

"Call off further classes. Call all the teachers." He commanded. Shanks nodded and proceed to do his given task.

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Belliemere, Nojiko and Genzo entered Ace's resting place. "Why do you know about Arlong?" Genzo asked.

"His henchmen shoot me." Ace laughed.

"Did you made him mad?!" Nojiko covered his mouth. Making Arlong mad will just make things complicated. Belliemere stopped her daughter and decided to ask another question. "Why is it that you're here?"

Ace and Sabo exchange looks and sighed. "This is my schoolmate's hometown. The principal suspect some theories that she's in major troubles. Arlong is involved. Her name is Nami." The three citizen's eyes widen in surprised.

"Nami?" Nojiko choked out. "Is she safe?!"

"Do you know her?" Sabo asked the three surprised one.

"This is her home. We are her family." Belliemere said. "We've been separated from her 4 years ago."

"4 years?!" Ace exclaimed.

"Belliemere! If you tell them then-!" Genzo is definitely cautious about his surroundings.

"I don't care!" Belliemere protests. "Letting my child's friend about her will let me be at ease!"

Genzo saw the look in the woman's eyes. She is determined to face things straight. As a mother, she want to let her child living her life to the fullest.

"This all happened 4 years ago..." Belliemere frowned as she looked back to the past.

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**About Don Flamingo/Doflamingo. Well, forgive me. I have cards here that says Don Flamingo so I'm kinda used to it. I'll use Doflamingo from now on, to make you guys read comfortably. **

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**Don't worry, Law and Nami's date will proceed! Kid's time with Nami will proceed! School Festival is proceed! and someone's death will proceed! Oops. **

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	39. Chapter 39 - Birthdays

"Nami! Are you going to Mermaid Academy already?" Belliemere called from the kitchen. She heard Nami giggled excitedly as she say her goodbyes to her foster mother and foster sister.

"Nami should have just answer your question before leaving." Nojiko sighed and sipped her morning orange juice. Belliemere placed a plate with toasted bread in front of her. "Thank you, Belliemere-san."

Belliemere smiled and sat in front of her daughter. "Don't mind Nami. She's just a middle schooler."

"And I'm just 2 years older than her." Nojiko added. "She could just leave after answering your answer."

"Don't make a big deal out of it. Nami is a very bright girl." Belliemere chuckled sweetly.

"You're too easy on her. You kept on spoiling her, Belliemere-san." Nojiko whined. It's not that she hated Nami, but Nami seems to be growing up with an easy shoulder!

"Don't be jealous, Nojiko. You're older and more mature than Nami. Sometimes, a big sister have to look out for their younger sister. Nami is a complete brat and you're somehow acting like an adult; so collective and calm. The opposites makes the two of you more of a perfect pair." Belliemere giggled. She couldn't believe she's raising them for a long time now. She is so proud of her daughters, though they're not related at all.

Nojiko didn't have time to argue. "Oh crap, I'm going to be late for school!" She kissed Bellimere's forehead and ran outside.

Belliemere is really glad to be their mother. She is so lucky to have such lively daughters.

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Conomi is a part of the East Blue area. Conomi part (archipelago in the actual series) has two villages in it. Cocoyashi and Gosa Village. From the main city, Cocoyashi 2 hours away. Gosa is kind of like in the middle of Cocoyashi and the Main City. If they took a train or bus from Gosa, they can reach the main city in just a short time.

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Nami and Nojiko are in the same middle school; Mermaid Academy, an all-girls school. Nami is still in 1st year middle school and Nojiko is already in her 3rd year of middle school. They always go to school separately, why? Because Nami still have to do something before heading to school.

"Hey, Camie! Shirahoshi!" Nami waved at them. Camie has short green hair. She is lively, yet a cautious girl. Shirahoshi, sometimes, being such a crybaby. She has long and wavy soft peach hair. Her entire body has the right curves which makes her pretty popular with the men in the streets. Nami, at that time, still has short hair and a tomboyish body unlike in the present time. The three friends get along so well. Everyday, Everytime.

Shirahoshi is often bullied by the girls in school because of jealousy. Camie often protects her, despite her little courage. And thus, Nami takes all of the attention by fighting and arguing with the bitches who dares to harm her friends. Truthfully, she can be overprotective to her friends, seeing that she's the only one who has the guts to do so. Nami loves pick pocketing all the time. Despite her high grades in her school and her love for her friends, she has a bad habit. She, sometimes, loves to scheme some evil things like, making Shirahoshi stand in an alley then when some men gathers around her, Nami would play innocent and grab their wallets. After that? They make a break for it. Camie often beg Nami to stop it because it's dangerous, but Nami, being a reckless one, proceed.

The three friends always meet up in front of the train station and go to school together. They spend their time laughing, sharing secrets and sometimes problems. They are really open to each other. They go to the same elementary school, so that's why they're pretty much close to each other.

"Nami-chi, are you going to perform again later after school?" Camie asked Nami while sitting on the train seat.

Nami nodded happily. "Of course! I wouldn't want to pick pocket all the time. I want to received money by exposing a little bit of my voice sometimes."

Camie and Shirahoshi looked at each other and laughed.

"What?" Nami whined.

"Nothing, it's just you have a very bratty attitude and your family wouldn't believe that YOU sing!" Shirahoshi giggled.

"Well excuse me, for having that kind of impact." Nami pouted. Why does she sing? She don't know either. A man with blonde hair and looks like a prince complimented her voice one day, she realized that it was love at first sight. But, after he compliments her that day, he didn't appear again. Nami has secretly decided that she sings in public, hoping to meet that same man again.

"Nami-chi, why did you started to sing in public?" Camie asked her, interrupting her thoughts.

"I want to meet someone through my voice." Nami scratched her cheeks sheepishly.

"You're in LOVE!" Camie and Shirahoshi squealed in delight.

"Wha?! Shut up!" Nami covered her friends's mouth and looked around cautiously. She dragged the two out of the train when she realized they have reached their station. The three friends walked up the hill, with the Cherry Blossoms on the view. Petals dances in the wind, while the air gently touches their skin. It was spring.

Camie continued to tease Nami about the topic in the train. Nami's eyes twitched as she listened to Camie's blabbering. Shirahoshi giggled beside them and looked at her friends. She wished they could stay like that forever.

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At school, Nami's life is perfectly normal. Doing school works, talking with Camie and Shirahoshi during breaks, sending glares to the bitches who just lock Shirahoshi in their circle, and most of all, dealing with the woman who seems annoyed at her. She don't know why though. "Hey, Boa." Nami greeted innocently. She was so confused on why Boa just walked away with an annoyed face. Nami felt that Boa somehow hate her.

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Class ended and the three friends walked across the school grounds. "Nami!" Nojiko ran up to her sister.

"Hmm?" Nami looked at her tired sister. "You look...uhh..." Nami couldn't find the words to describe her sister right now. She was a mess! "great..." Nami laughed nervously.

"Thanks for lying." Nojiko huffed. "What time are you going home?"

"About 6pm. Don't worry, I'll be home before dark." Nami smiled. She knew her foster family is always worried about her.

"Great." Nojiko grinned. "Alright, enjoy your time then." She waved back and ran towards the school gate.

"What was that all about?" Nami blinked.

"It's no surprise that your sister is worried about you." Camie laughed. "You seem like a troublemaker to me."

"I know right." Shirahoshi added with a giggle.

"Both of you, shut up." Nami's face cringe.

"Wow, what an ugly face." Camie laughed and pulled Shirahoshi, knowing that Nami is going to ran after them. Shirahoshi got the signal and walk behind Camie while chuckling.

"Now you've done it!" Nami smiled innocently but let out a dark aura. She ran after the two laughing friends.

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Boa looked outside the window and frowned. The two victims of bullying are now laughing and having fun. She can't understand them.

"Boa-sama, your grandmother wants you to come home early." Marigold reminded her. She considered her as her sister but at the same time her friend. "She don't want you to go anywhere after school."

Boa frowned and walked. "I get it." She's like a bird in a cage. She only have her slight freedom in school. Her grandmother is too strict! She hated the fact that those victims of bullying are more free than her.

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Nami and her friends stopped at the gate, waiting for someone.

"It seems like I can't go to watch your singing today as well." Shirahoshi frowned and gets all teary. "I'm sorry!"

"D-don't mind it!" Nami laughed and search for her handkerchief.

"My father is so worried about me that he sent my brothers to pick me up, everyday at school." Shirahoshi cried. "I could never disobey them."

"Don't even thing about disobeying them!" Camie reminded. "Your father, Neptune-sama is a good businessman and has good companies. Many rivals would want to hurt his family, especially you!"

"I know that, but-!" Shirahoshi cried and sniffled.

"Wouldn't want to worry your mother to worry, right?" Nami smiled and slammed her handkerchief to her friend's face. Shirahoshi ignored her red faced and thanked Nami.

"Ah, please tell your mother that I'm very happy to each such a delicious meal." Camie added before she could forgot that Shirahoshi's mother, invited them to eat in their HUMONGOUS mansion.

Shirahoshi nodded and giggled. She turned around to when she heard a honk of a car in the opposite of their road. "Fukaboshi-nii sama!" She smiled happily and waved. Her older brother nodded with a satisfied look on his face. Shirahoshi looked at her friends and gave them a surprise hug.

"Woah there." Nami blinked. She saw the look on Shirahoshi's face and giggled. She was too cute! She hugged her peach haired friend and messed with her hair.

"Wai-... Nami-sama!" Shirahoshi whined, yet happy at the same time.

"Nami thought you are too cute!" Camie cuddled with them while laughing.

The three friends continued to hug each other playfully, until Fukaboshi coughed in interruption. "Sorry, girls. I have an errand to do later, after sending my little sis home."

"Errand? But you never do anything errand after my school. We're supposed to have tea together with mom." Shirahoshi said.

"Sorry, Shirahoshi, maybe tomorrow. Father requested me to go with him to Nefertari Company. He said they wanted me to meet Nefertari's successor."

"Ohhh?" Camie and Nami teased. "Is it a girl?"

"Her name is Nerfertari Vivi. She's about the same age as you girls." Fukaboshi said.

"Child Abuse!" Nami laughed along with Camie and Shirahoshi.

Fukaboshi also laughed but he was aware of the time. "Time to go, sis."

Shirahoshi nodded and waved at her friends. Camie and Nami looked at the car as it disappeared on the intersection.

"Do you want to come with me, Camie? I'm going to sing again." Nami said.

"Sorry!" Camie put her hands together in order to apologize. "My cousin is coming home after his long work. I never let this opportunity pass by since he rarely comes home."

"Cousin?" Nami repeated. As far as she knew, she never see Camie's cousin before.

Camie nodded. "His boss is working around. Destination by destination and my cousin have the job to be his body guard. He texted me saying, that his boss is in this area, so he can visit me."

"What's your cousin's name?"

"Hachi!" Camie exclaimed. "Hachi and I are pretty close so, that's why I-"

"I understand." Nami smiled. "Go meet up with your cousin then."

"Seriously?!" Camie squealed. "Thank you, Nami-chi! I'll make it up to you next time!"

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Nami walked tiredly but then stop when she spotted a certain gang that catches her eyes. "Hey, idiots!" She called out to them. At first, the gangsters glared at her, but when they realized who just called them, they grinned. "Oh! Nami-chan!" A man exclaimed happily.

"What're you guys doing?" Nami walked towards them.

"We're resting!" A man with curly eyebrows and a huge body winked (disgustingly) at Nami.

"Stop it, Duval." Nami rolled her eyes. "You guys are the fastest species here right? Give me a ride."

"Species?" The men sweat dropped. "Where are you heading?"

"In the main city." Nami answered.

"Well then, hop on!" Duval rode his motorbike, and waiting for Nami to hop on. Nami looked at the men and sighed. She hopped on and waited for Duval's engine to start. She grabbed her bag tightly when she felt the motorbike moving. Her eyes twitched when she realized something. A dog, walking lazily passed them. Some kindergarten kids passed them. An old woman has already passed them.

"Why the hell is your motorbike slow?!" Nami yelled and pounced Duval's face and angrily walked away.

"Duval-sama!" Duval's henchmen ran towards their unconscious and bleeding leader.

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Nami reached her destination and borrowed a guitar in front of an old store.

"I will trust you to bring me some costumers then, Nami-chan." A man from the old store laughed.

"It's not for you..." Nami chuckled at the man's tactic. She then started to play some songs, and made the people stopped and look at her. True enough, some of the audience entered the old store, thinking that Nami is sponsoring the old store.

While Nami sings, she didn't know that a big man with his two minions staring at her with an evil look on their face.

"Prepare some contracts." The big man grinned.

A man with a long mouth nodded. "Yes, Arlong-san."

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After Nami sang, she checked the money given by the audience. She counted with her usual money-loving face. "500 Beri huh? I need to sing some higher notes then next time." She murmured.

She returned the guitar, the man from the old store grinned at her. "1500 Beri!" The man exclaimed.

"Alright, that's NOT fair!" Nami whined. "How come you got that much money and I'm the one working?"

"I am selling things that are NOT cheap." The man laughed. "Better luck next time."

"We have to SHARE that!" Nami was about to grab the 1500 Beri but then, the man closed the door while grinning. He flipped at the sign close. Nami smiled while a tick on her forehead appeared. "I am going to have more money!" She yelled out of frustration.

"How about working for me?" Arlong laughed behind her.

"What?" Nami blinked.

"I can pay you more than that 500 Beri of yours. You can be rich by working for me." Arlong grinned.

"What's the catch?" Nami narrowed her eyes. She's always alert when it comes to making deals.

"Come with me to the other Areas. I need to have you well educated and well talented. We have to polish on what you have now." Arlong smirked. "What's your name, child?"

"Nami and I don't have any intention on leaving my family and friends just for some money." Nami glared. "I love money but I love them the most." She walked away and never looked back. An opportunity to be rich is in her palms and she just slipped it away. Well, she made the right decisions.

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It was getting dark, and Nami ran up to their home. "I'm ba-!"

"Happy Birthday, Nami!" Party poppers and and party horns greeted her before Nami entered.

"What?" Nami blinked. "It's my birthday, today?"

"How come you forget it?!" Nojiko laughed. She kissed Nami's forehead and gave her a present.

"I can't believe you're getting older." Genzo laughed and gave her a present.

"Now, change your clothes." Belliemere smiled and pushed Nami in her room.

"What?" Nami was now confused. This is all too sudden! She looked around and saw some pretty and stylish clothes in her bed. Nami felt her tears came down. They were POOR and she knows that. That's why, she earns money everyday. She also wanted to let Belliemere and Nojiko feel comfortable. She wear her outfit and looked at herself in the mirror. She cried in happiness. It's like her happiness is slowly happening. Let's forget the fact that she's an orphan and needed the warmth of her real parents. She is now happy on where she is. Her family right now is her happiness.

Nami came out from her room and hugged Belliemere and Nojiko happily. "Thank you!" So that's why, Nojiko asked her when she's coming home.

"Now, for a happy picture!" Genzo called out. He bought a camera and took photos of the three ladies. Belliemere, sitting on the chair while Nami and Nojiko standing on each sides. They're happy.

"Now, let's go!" Belliemere pulled Nami.

"Huh? Where to?!" Nami asked them.

"Genzo-san, we're borrowing your truck!" Nojiko stick her tongue out as she grabbed Genzo's key. Genzo blinked and shouted. "Belliemere! Your daughter is a thief!"

Belliemere just laughed and get on the pick up truck. Genzo sighed. "Those three really gets along well..."

As the family drove along the village, some of the people greeted Nami. Nami laughed and thanked them. The villagers knew Belliemere's family too well. They're a troublemaker but at the same time, FUN. They're really fond of them. Belliemere drive fast, despite that it's not the truck's type. Heck, she's only 26 years old. She adopted them as a young mother and they're proud of it. Some, who don't know this family might think that the three is just siblings.

"Where are we going?" Nami asked them. It was getting dark.

Belliemere took a shortcut along the beach side and get on full speed. "We're going to spend your birthday, HERE." The truck stopped in front of a high-class beach restaurant.

"We can't afford such things!" Nami gaped. "We can go back and just chat in our home!" One of the thing, Nami hates the most. WASTING MONEY.

"You're already in middle school, Nami. We can always spend some money if it's going to make our little Nami happy." Nojiko teased and got off the car.

"Little?" Nami repeated angrily and stormed off the truck. She followed Nojiko and Belliemere inside the high class place.

"Besides, we're not the only one celebrating here." Belliemere pushed Nami inside the building.

"Happy Birthday, Nami!" Shirahoshi and Camie smiled. She should have known... Camie works here as a part-time job and trust Shirahoshi to make a special reservation. Damn rich lady! But despite that, she loves them all.

"Thanks guys!" No wonder, Shirahoshi hugged her earlier! But wait... "Is it alright for you to be here? I mean, it could get dark, you know?" Nami asked Shirahoshi.

"Why not? I already told mom and dad 1 week before!" Shirahoshi giggled. "Happy Birthday, Nami-sama." She handed her a present. Nami gladly accepted it. Not to be mean, but she loves getting presents from Shirahoshi, why? because she's rich... LOL...

"It's a gift from me and Papaggu." Camie smiled and handed her the present.

Nami thanked her. "But what about your cousin, Hachi?"

"He said something urgent from her boss came up." Camie sighed.

"Anyways..." Shirahoshi interrupted before the depress mood came up. "For Nami's birthday!" She held a special wine.

"Cheers!" They all cheered happily.

They all eat while laughing and cheering. Belliemere often scold Nami for talking with her mouth full, but that made the others laughed. That night is so lively, but they didn't know someone has trailed them on the beach and was waiting outside.

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"Ah, I'm so stuff!" The 5 ladies went outside of the restaurant. Everything seems dark, and they can't spot any trucks nor people nearby.

They were blocked by 4 huge men. Belliemere instinctively step up and put a hand in front of the girls while glaring at the 4 suspicious men. She put the other hand behind her, Nojiko glanced at her back secretly and snickered. Why on earth does Belliemere carry a gun on her daughter's birthday? Well, to be safe in case they end up in a miserable state. Just like NOW.

"What do you want?" Belliemere glared. Shirahoshi was hiding behind Nami and Camie. Nojiko is just relaxed.

"I want to make a deal.." Arlong stepped out from the dark and grinned at Nami.

"You-!" Nami pointed out.

"Do you know him?" Nojiko asked her sister.

"Not really..." Nami uttered.

"What deal?" Belliemere wanted to get straight into the point.

"I want to make your child there, be rich." Arlong laughed. "I saw her talent today, and I was impressed. She's got the talent of being an A-Pop singer."

Beliemere and Nojiko exchanged looks. What is this man talking about?

"Whatever it is... I will not let my child go with you." Belliemere said. "She's still in middle school. I wouldn't allow her to take on such burden on an early age."

Arlong sighed. "Then, I will take her by force."

"What?" Nami breathe.

Arlong showed them a paper. "I wouldn't go here unprepared." He laughed evilly. Belliemere scanned the paper and gasped.

"You bought our village?!" Belliemere shouted.

"You got that right. So it means you're village is now under my control." Arlong smirked at the horrified look on their faces.

"But that doesn't mean, you can take my sister away!" Nojiko blocked Nami with her body.

"That's also right." Arlong stopped smirking. "But I can do anything with your village. Imagine how many factories we can build in Cocoyashi!" He gave them a scary look.

"You don't mean-!" Nami covered her mouth in fear. Oh no...

"But, what if we kill you first?" Belliemere pointed a gun on Arlong's head. As expected from a former marine! She still knew how to move like a marine.

"I wouldn't do that..." Arlong looked at her. They didn't catch what he just did but Belliemere's gun was bitten off! What a monster! What is this guy?! Arlong immediately throw Belliemere on the sandy beach.

"Belliemere-san!" The girls cried.

"Run!" Belliemere cried out to them. "Save yourselves!" She struggled when Arlong choked her.

"No!" Nami cried.

Arlong got an idea in his head which makes him more evil. He punched Belliemere's stomach and made her unconscious. Nami and Nojiko was about to run after Belliemere but 2 men blocked them. They heard Shirahoshi and Camie screamed. A man with weird arms knocked them in the back of their heads. Nami's eyes widen when she witnessed her friends got knocked out on the sands. Her fears took over when Nojiko struggled to free herself from a long mouth man. Nojiko was also knocked out painfully.

Nami felt her tears building up on the edge of her eyes. She glared at the man in front of her.

"Shahahaha!" The wicked man laughed. "If you don't want your family to lose their beloved house and lot, come with me!" Arlong said.

Nami shook in fear. She looked back at the unconscious sister and mother. She don't have a choice."If I were to go with you, will you leave my friends and family alone?"

"Friends?" The man looked at Nami and laughed. "Oh right, the Mermaid Brats."

"It's Shirahoshi and Camie!" Nami shouted.

"Yeah, yeah!" Arlong smirked. "Send those guys a letter and some message. It would be bothersome if they were to stop you halfway." He throw some envelope to Nami and walk away.

Nami gripped the letters and looked at her family and friend's unconscious body. Nami sobbed as she write the farewell letter.

**Dear Nojiko, Bellemiere-san,**

**I've decided I'll take High School at Grand Line Academy after all. Don't worry about me. I'm your hard headed daughter after all. I promise I'll come back to you guys soon. No matter how long it takes, I'll come back. Please have faith in me more. Take care always. Love, Nami.**

Nami took out another envelop and write another letter for her friends.

Arlong read her messages thoroughly to search for foul messages. "Shahaha! This is a nice farewell message!" He handed the two envelopes to a man. "Chu! Leave this to their sides when they wake up. Hachi, send these two Mermaid Brats to their respected homes. Kuroobi, send this two family to their homes. Hurry up, we'll leave soon."

"But I have to pack!" Nami shouted.

"No need to. I am rich, I can buy you a lot of stuffs! You will not escape me, my dear Nami." The evil man laughed.

Nami sulked into the black car and cried silently. 'This is the worst!' She thought.

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Belliemere and Nojiko woke up with a pain on their heads. They looked around and saw that they're in their house. They remembered last night's incident. They ran to Nami's room and she's nowhere to be found.

"Belliemere-san!" Nojiko handed her mother the envelop. They read it. Belliemere broke into tears. Her heart was broken in pieces when she learned that her daughter has been separated from her. No matter how Nami acts strong, she knew that her daughter always sacrifices herself when it comes to danger.

She ran outside and headed towards the arc where Genzo, acted as a mayor and sometimes a guard.

"Bellemere-san!" Nojiko cried. It also pains her. Why does her sister received such fate?! "Nami..." She sat on the floor while hugging her chest. She cried in fear for Nami to be expecting hell in such an early age.

Belliemere pants heavily and knocked at Genzo's door.

"What?" Genzo shouted from inside. "I'm busy!"

"Genzo-san! Can I borrow your truck again?! I'm going to find Nami!" Belliemere cried.

"You can't leave the village!" Genzo yelled from the inside. "Arlong has taken over our village. He warned us last night, right after you left, that no one can go out the village and neither enter the village."

"I don't care! My daughter is in danger!" Belliemere argued. "I'm not going to let Nami fall into his dirty hands!" Belliemere's tears fall. She was afraid of Nami's situation. "Please..."

"I can't do that, Belliemere." Genzo stepped outside the small hut. Belliemere gasped and covered her mouth while crying. Genzo, the mayor was covered in bruises and cuts. "Last night, when Arlong has taken over us, we protests at first. We lost some lives, trying to win over but he's a complete monster." Genzo frowned. "When some of his henchman return you and Nojiko unconscious, I asked them about Nami. They didn't answer at first but one of them, the man that looks like an octopus said that Nami will be alright, as long as we don't bother her and Arlong. Nami is now a precious toy of Arlong, if we bother her, we'll end her up in danger." Genzo said.

Upon hearing those words, Belliemere broke down in cries again. It will be a painful memory for them. It's already painful to be separated from your daughter, not seeing her but it's for her own safety. Genzo bowed his head in shame. He couldn't protect his village and Belliemere's only family.

What's worse, it was Nami's birthday when everything started.

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"So that's how it is..." Ace gulped. "Sabo..."

Sabo nodded in understanding. "Now that we know about Nami, we have to report it to gramps.."

"Wait! Didn't you hear? If you get yourself involve with Nami's case, she will be hurt!" Nojiko cried. "We only told you this so that you're aware of Nami's situation not to be involve!"

"That's why we have to get involve." Sabo said.

"What?" Nojiko blinked.

"Our academy, has teachers who are marines. They are concerned of the student's behavior and burdens." Sabo explained. "Not only, we find Nami-chan a lively and kind girl but we do care for her as schoolmates. Garp-san, our principal ordered us to protect Nami-chan."

"Garp-san?" Belliemere repeated.

"Do you know him?" Genzo asked her.

Belliemere nodded as if they all had hopes. "He's a vice admiral. They help some from gangsters's act. I work under him while I was still a marine. I can't believe help is going to come for this village."

"Not to mention, because of Nami!" Nojiko hugged her mother.

"Not to be rude but are you really planning on taking down Arlong?" Genzo had his eyes covered by his hat.

"Our principal is determined." Ace and Sabo answered in unison.

"I normally, wouldn't allow outsiders to mess with our business but I'll let this one slide." Genzo laughed. He was glad, that his villagers would soon be free. They have lost counts of the villagers who try to defy Arlong and was killed in return.

Ace, being fully cautious and aware of their surroundings since earlier, sensed something. "Get down!" Ace covered Nojiko and Belliemere's head. Sabo also acted fast, he covered Genzo. Bullets were firing from outside the house. Good thing that the orange plantation is far from the village. They were on top of a small hill.

"What's going on?!" Nojiko cried while covering her ears.

"Try not to panick, sweetie." Ace chuckled and looked around while being aware of the bullets, hoping that it's not Kairouseki bullets. He picked up one of the bullets lying on the ground. He touches it and didn't lost strength. "It's not Kairouseki Bullets." Ace sighed in relief.

"What're you talking about?" Genzo said.

Ace chuckled and looked at Sabo seriously. Sabo, using his strength flipped the bed against the window and signaled Belliemere, Nojiko and Genzo to hide behind it.

"You're going?" Sabo asked his brother.

"Wait, how are you going to fight them?!" Belliemere shouted.

"Ever heard of Devil Fruits?" Ace grinned and looked at his brother. "Protect them, in case of the enemy, entering the house." Ace grinned and patted Sabo's head.

"Don't you dare die on me." Sabo murmured as he watch Ace sneak out on the door.

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"Smoker-san, we've lost track of them!" Tashigi said.

"Not really..." Smoker glared at the arc in front of him. "Blackbeard is going to Cocoyashi?"

"What for?" Tashigi asked. But they heard several gunshots from afar. They knew something is starting.

"This only mean one thing." Smoker gripped the handles. They saw Ace's car and things is going to be a bit dirty. Smoker entered the village with a fast speed.

"W-wait. Smoker-san! This is a village! We could be in trouble if we accidentally destroy things here!" Tashigi yelled.

"No, we'll be in deep shit if we let one of Garp's grandson die." Smoker cursed as he drive towards the gunshot incident.

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Garp stood in tall in front of the teachers in his office. "All of the teachers who have marine ranks, listen to me!" He yelled like a marine officer.

"Smoker and Tashigi already went to the main city. Your job is to be their reinforcement. They have reported that they caught sight of Bleackbeard and their comrades. As you know, they are a hideous gang. All of the teachers here who have marine ranks, get your asses there, and save them!"

"Garp-san, if they go there by car, it'll take 5 hours." MAkino reminded him. "Is there anyway to fasten up their speed?"

"Marines don't go to a battle with cars." Hina scoffed. "We use boats. Jango, call all Smoker's minions."

"G-5?" Jango asked.

"What else? We need many men to save a village, moron." Hina rolled her eyes and walk away.

"I'm so happy to be scolded by Hina-sama!" Jango followed her (Sanji-like)

Momonga, a red building teacher, huffed and ran towards the school grounds. Many marine ranks officer paraded on the school grounds and in there nearby pier, there awaits many boats. Luckily, Cocoyashi is near the beach.

"Must be lucky to be a marine huh?" Buggy crossed his arms and pouted. "They get all the action."

"Don't worry, Buggy. You'll get some action soon." Shanks patted his head.

"What do you mean by that?" Buggy asked him.

"We're only dealing with Black Beard here, but the main culprit is not there." Shanks narrowed his eyes.

"Arlong huh?" Yasopp leaned on the doorframe.

"What do we do, Garp?" Crocodile asked. "Your marine minions are already out there dealing with the hideous criminal, what do we GANG-TEACHERs do?"

"We never know what might happen in the future." Garp growled. "I need you guys to hog all the action soon."

"Why?" Mr.1 asked.

"Akainu is still a marine officer. If he orders the marines to stop getting into some business, the marine-teachers won't have any rights to protests, and I'm one of them." Garp said. "But one thing, he's disadvantage at. He can't control such troublesome brats like you." He looked at the gang-teachers.

"That makes sense." Shanks laughed.

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A man standing on the rooftop growled angrily. He was so angry that some lava came out from his body. "Admiral Akainu!" A man saluted behind him. "A phone call for you!"

Akainu angrily snatched the phone. "Everything is NOT going according to our plan, Arlong."

**"Now, now... It was your fault for letting two bugs go outside the school during school hours!" **

"Don't forget, if MY plan failed because of your stupid scheme, I will kill your brat."

**"Shahahahhaa! I'm the one who should be angry, Akainu. But nevermind that. As long as the brat's mother is killed, my plan will still proceed. I don't care whether your minions kill Blackbeard, but keep MY village out of your reach!" **

"I know that. We won't be involve with your stupid village." Akainu angrily hang up. "Get me my ship, we're going to that stupid village."

The man saluted and ran away.

"Such troublesome gangsters." Akainu cursed and disappeared from the roof.

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Kalifa's eyes twitched when she opened her eyes. Her body still feel numb. "Where am I?"

"Hospital." Paulie answered groggily. "You were caught in an accident."

"I see. How is Nami?!" Kalifa remembered at Cavendish is planning on killing Nami.

"She's fine. Why?" Paulie asked while giving her water.

"Nothing." Kalifa sat up and felt her head ache. "Don't tell Nami that I'm in a miserable state."

"Why?"

"All she can do is worry. She have enough problems here." Kalifa touch her phone and texted Nami.

"What're you doing?"

"Giving Nami HER phone number. Arlong wouldn't know."

"Who's number?"

"Today is Belliemere's birthday. Nami deserves to talk to her after 4 years." Kalifa smiled and press the SENT button.

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**So dark right? Mannnn! I want to skip the battle part and give Nami the news already, sheesh! **

**I really apologize for making you guys wait! I know that my story is long and turning into a boring one.. So sorry, but I promise! After this battle, no more dark scene at the moment. **

**Every dark moments have some light, so I was thinking of making you guys read such lively and happy atmosphere after someone's death. But poor Nami, she won't know about these things, until the time is RIPE. **

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	40. Chapter 40 -The News

Nami felt her body being thrown from places to places. Believe, it is not comfortable to sleep like that. She opened her eyes and her eyes darken when she realized the situation she's in.

"What-The-Freaking-Hell?" Nami gritted her teeth. She was hanging in Luffy's shoulder and to make it worst, they're on top of the black building! "Luffy! Get me down!"

"I can't do that, Nami." Luffy pouted.

"What soft of game are you playing now?!" Nami yelled in frustration. "Put me down, you stupid monkey!"

"It's NOT my fault!" Luffy whined. "The Heart Pirates are snatching you! We have to snatch you back!"

"I'm not a freaking TOY!" Nami shrieked. "I don't belong to anyone!"

"Join my gang!" Luffy grinned.

"NO!" Nami squirmed but Luffy's grip on her body is too strong. Heck, Luffy's other hand wrapped around the pole. (Think: It's like a KingKong scene)

"I refuse your refusal." Luffy pouted and stared at the school grounds, hoping not to let the Heart P. sees them.

"Who're you to judge!?" Nami yelled angrily and slammed her hands behind Luffy's back. "Let go!"

"Come on, it'll be FUN!" Luffy laughed.

The StrawHat captain is TOO stubborn! Nami frowned, she don't want to be in a gang group, if she did, she's no different from Arlong. "I don't need FUN."

Luffy glanced at her. "You know, ever since your guardian visited you, I noticed something is strange."

Nami slightly flinch. Luffy continued talking. "You always gave us the cold shoulder when it comes to GANGS. We're not the same as the gangsters that you know. My instinct is really kicking me in like that. Why do you hate gangsters so much?"

Nami felt her insides swelling up. She wanted to cry but she can't. Every time she remembers the word GANGS, she remembers Arlong and the horrible things he has done. She wanted to keep her dark past in herself but the idiot strawhat boy is getting to her. It's like, he was hitting her in the right spot! This guy's instinct is pretty good. "If I tell you, would you leave me alone and stop asking me to join your gang?"

Luffy stopped for a bit and frowned. "On second thought, don't tell me." He grinned at Nami and sensed something coming.

"Huh?" Nami blinked. Now what is this guy plotting?! She felt Luffy's arms unwrapping her body and carefully put her down. They are now, standing on top of the roof. Nami was about to argue with Luffy and wanted him to give a piece of her mind but Luffy pushed her down the building. It all happens too fast! Why did he pushed Nami?! The building is too high from the ground, damn it! Nami wanted to cry and shout for help but she felt someone catches her.

"That damn Luffy!" Zoro cursed as he carry Nami from trees to trees. He knew Luffy sensed him to back him up, but his captain should have been a little more careful with this woman!

"Zoro?" Nami wiped the tears in the edge of her eyes. "What's going on? I thought I was about to-"

"Die?" Zoro scoffed. "Not while I am here."

Nami stared at the man who saved her and chuckled. "That's pretty cheesy."

"Shut up.." Zoro stopped running and look around. Sure, no Heart Pirates, no one around and no buildings in sight. Oh, they're in the middle of nowhere.

"Seriously?" Nami looked at Zoro with half-lidded eyes. She should have look at their pathway earlier! They caught a sight of a bench and rested there. "What's wrong with your captain?" Nami uttered.

Zoro sat beside her. "Forgive him. He just trusted his comrades too much." He also knew that Luffy KNEW that Zoro would catch Nami, that's why Luffy threw Nami off the building like that.

"Not about throwing me off..." Nami crossed her arms. "He asked me why I hate gangs much but then decided to ignore it."

"Did you say something to him before he ignore?" Zoro asked.

"I told him that if I tell him my reason, he would leave me alone and never ask me to join your gang again." Nami scoffed . She leaned on the bench and looked at the trees in front of them.

"Is that so?" Zoro laughed. He knew his captain too well. "Our captain don't know how to break a promise."

"What?" Nami blinked.

"If you tell him your reason, he'll obey your condition and it'll hurt him more." Zoro smirked. "Luffy really wants you to join our gang."

"What the hell does that mean?" Nami frowned. "I should be able to have a choice."

"He has decided, Nami. He won't stop until you join us." Zoro laughed. "He has an incredible instinct. His instinct is always dead right and it sometimes freak me out. I can't hide something from him."

"It doesn't concern me." Nami frowned again. Everything is making her uneasy. Having someone to know her true feelings scares the hell out of her. Why? She was trying her best not her feelings to be leak out and just involve people! Being involve in her life means trouble. She always trouble everyone around her! Look at what happened to her village. If it wasn't for her selfishness to perform in the streets just to find a man, Arlong wouldn't know her and her village would still be free! She brings bad luck and she despise that!

"Nami, Luffy wanted you to join our gang to have fun." Zoro broke her thoughts. "He noticed that something is bothering you deep inside that he's itching to help you. If it's impossible to help you physically, he wanted to give you something to have fun to."

"Fun?" Nami clenched her skirt. She wanted to have fun. She wanted to be free. She wanted to be with her friends. "I won't."

"You won't or you CAN'T?" Zoro looked at her. Nami flinched and looked at the man who just hit the spot. She looked at his intense gaze. "I know it's not my thing to interrupt in your business, but I care about you." Zoro gaped when he realized what he just said. "I mean, like everyone else." He scratched his cheeks shyly.

Zoro cringed when Nami started to cry. "Hey, woman! Don't cry!" He panicked. Oh great, now he made her miserable instead of making her smile!

"Can you listen to me, Zoro?" Nami hiccuped. Zoro stopped panicking and stare at the desperate woman. He don't know what to do but he's willing to listen to her request. He leaned back and feel the warm air. Trees were swaying gently. He waited for Nami's cry to calm down.

Nami lost it. She lost her act. Everything is so hard. For the past 4 years, she's been fighting it alone. She gave up the moment Luffy and the others enters her life. She wanted to fight it but they kept on pursuing her soul. She wanted to know what will happen if she tries to open up with someone after 4 years of hell. Sure, she tells Kalifa her problems but aside from her first love's issue, she never cry in front of her manager about the hardships and missing her family.

Nami began telling Zoro about her life in middle school until Arlong came to ruin it.

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The villagers in Cocoyashi was confused and scared when they heard several gunshots in Belliemere's plantation. From afar, they can see some fire flying.

Smoker cursed at his car when he realized that no car can pass through the path leading to the tangerine plantation. "Tashigi! Stay here and watch out for the reinforcement!" He went of the car and used his smoke to travel along the lost path. Tashigi saluted and ran towards the village. She warned everyone not to panic.

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"Is Ace going to be okay?" Nojiko asked Sabo, who was blocking some bullets using a long pipe he saw in the kitchen.

"It's Ace we're talking about." Sabo said seriously. He knew Ace is strong.

"But he's alone out there." Belliemere said. "I'm going to help him fight!" She stand up but Genzo grabbed her wrist.

"Don't be crazy!" Genzo shouted. "They're Arlong's henchmen! They're firing at us because we disobeyed his rule! Of course he wanted us dead!"

"We can't leave Ace alone!" Belliemere argued.

"Belliemere-san, please stay put. Ace and I will protect you." Sabo said. He wanted to go outside and fight alongside with Ace but if he go out and an enemy enters, he wouldn't be able to protect Nami's family.

Belliemere frowned. She needed to do something. She sneak out from the commotion and ran towards her room. Under her bed, she hid a riffle with weird bullets. She remembered Ace's saying about Devil Fruits. She was a former marine, of course she'd knew that. She was hiding a kairouseki bullet. Her marine-instinct slapped her. Arlong's minion is never a normal one. If she's lucky, the enemy is just an ordinary human. But if she's unlucky, she need this Kairouseki Bullet. Good thing she still has a marine heart and soul. She opened the door and hid behind some tangerines. She won't let that boy die just by protecting her family. She is now ready to attack the enemy.

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Ace looked around and hid behind the tangerine trees. He sensed the enemy but he couldn't pinpoint their location. He just bluntly throw some fireballs at the direction of the bullets where they come from. He need to attack head on. It might be risky but he have to go to the enemies area. He won't let a single harm brought to Nami's family. He already swore that he'll protect Nami and if he lose one of Nami's precious family, he don't know what to do.

Ace ran towards the enemy, despite that they're hiding somewhere along the trees. He must fight them head on. Hopefully, they're not as troublesome as he thought.

'Ace, Sabo! Don't even think of charging against Blackbeard head on!' Smoker desperately said in his mind.

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Luffy laughed as he witnessed Usopp and Shachi fell into a puddle. He is sitting on the rooftop while looking down at the school grounds. He stopped laughing when he felt a chill in the air. "Ace?" Luffy murmured in the air with a frown. He don't know why but his instinct kick again and it's not a very good one.

Nami stopped her talking to Zoro and looked at the sky. "Belliemere?" She felt the air and it sends a nervous feeling in her stomach. What is this scary feeling inside her? An image of her foster mother suddenly hit her while talking to Zoro. Mind you, she forgot her cellphone in her bag.

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"Hina-sama!" Jango saluted behind her. "We're almost near the Cocoyashi Village."

"Damn that Smoker!" Hina cursed. "If he let someone die on his watch, he will never forgive himself. Make this stupid ship speed up!" She commanded.

"This is the fastest." Fullbody reported.

"If one of my favorite guys die, I will give the enemy a freaking hell!" Hina yelled. Yep, she's a reverse-harem wanna-be remember?

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Kid and his crew hang out in their HQ. Killer throw a newspaper on Kid's face. "Read it."

Kid growled and scan the paper. "Marines from New World Academy is on the move to Cocoyashi Village?"

"That's what it says." Killer sighed.

"I couldn't careless." Kid throw the paper away. "I don't have anything to do with that school anymore."

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"What is this?!" Kalifa's hand shook when she read the newspaper on her hospital bed. "A soon-to-be battle in Cocoyashi?!"

"That's what it said." Paulie slump back in his chair beside Kalifa. "Isn't that Nami's hometown?"

"What is going on?" Kalifa looked at the paper again. Did they found out about Arlong's scheme in Cocoyashi Village? But why a battle?! "This is really bad!" Kalifa tried to stand up but she felt pain in her whole body.

"Calm down. If you were to move around, what would you do?" Paulie said.

Kalifa frowned. True, she can't do a thing since it's the marine that's on the move. "Nami..." She silently hope that it will not hurt Nami.

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"Heh..." Cavendish scanned the news paper and sipped her tea. Something in his right mind tells him that something is clearly wrong about his decisions. He calmly took off his clothes and took a shower. He entered the bath and glared at the wall in front of him while the water sprayed on his toned body. "Rebecca." He murmured. He will pretty much get his revenge if the news reach Nami's. After all, it's easier to bite the prey while they're still weak. He laughed like a mad man.

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"Who the hell leak this information out?!" Garp yelled in the office and throw the newspaper in his desk. He's really pissed off.

"We have no idea." Makino frowned. "It must be someone outside the premises."

"If this reaches to Nami-chan, she'll..." Shanks couldn't continue his speech since everyone know what will happen to the young lady.

"Find me the man who put such thing in the public!" Garp angrily command. Buggy shrieked and ran outside to obey the command. He sat at his chair and rub his aching temple. "This will cause a commotion soon."

"I don't think so." Crocodile said. "The news said that a battle with the marine will take place in Cocoyashi Village. It doesn't say anything that will cause a commotion."

Garp sighed. "It's not that simple. We're dealing with Akainu's suspicious action with Arlong. We have to stop things soon."

Makino and Shanks looked at each other. They are pretty worried about Nami. They didn't know that an ear disappeared behind a shelf.

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"What should we do?" Chopper whined. "There's no class and yet we can't leave the school! I wanted to talk to Kobato-sensei about medicals but she's nowhere to be found!"

"How about we call Luffy-san and the others here and have fun?" Brook suggested.

"That's seems cool." Franky laughed and bring out his cellphone. He noticed Robin who seems to have a trouble face. "Robin? What's wrong?"

"No, nothing." Robin smiled and stand up. "I need to freshen up a bit."

The three friends nodded in understanding. Franky frowned as he watch his woman walk outside the door. Lately, Robin has been keeping secrets from him but whenever he asks about it, she just smiled. He knew his woman too well to know whether she's lying or not. If she's not lying, she's keeping something. "She's not pregnant, is she?" Franky shivered. They're an adult already, of course it's normal to do... that...

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Robin walk along the hallways while in deep thoughts. She's trying to put the mysteries together. First, she eavesdropped on Nami's guardian talking to Paulie. That conversation is pretty dark. Second, she caught Ace and Sabo before they go to Cocoyashi. Third, she saw several marine teachers marching towards outside the school. Fourth, the conversation in the principal's office. She couldn't help it! Her brain is itching to know what exactly is going on! She suspected something so she eavesdrop on them, using her ability. It's all related to the new student, NAMI.  
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Law gritted his teeth as he transport himself from places to places but he couldn't find Nami anywhere! He hid himself behind a pillar when he saw Buggy with his men walking.

"Captain Buggy, where are we going?" Cabaji, his student and apprentice.

Buggy was the captain of the Buggy Pirates during his days. He told the others that he resigned when Garp forcefully hired him as a teacher for the damn brats. He is still, the captain and a gangster in secret. Cabaji and the other gang members transferred in that same school, not wanting to part away from their beloved captain; they entered as students in Violet Building since Garp refuses to hire them as cleaners.

"Don't call me that here." Buggy smashed his head to Cabaji's head. "We will find someone who is connected to reporters."

"I don't understand." Mohji tilted his head in confusion.

"Shut up." Buggy clicked his tongue. "That Nami-new-girl is really a handful student."

Law narrowed his eyes as he eavesdrop them.

"Nami's hometown is in a pinch, and once she saw the newspaper, she'll be crazy." Buggy scratched his big nose. "We need to find the crazy reporter who just leaked that information out."

"I see!" Mohji and Cabaji nodded in understanding.

"And thus, you will need Ritche's nose to find it!" Mohji proudly said.

"I thought he's a freakin' lion?!" Buggy exclaimed. "How can lions sniff it out?!"

"Believe me." Mohji smiled. "It is One Piece Logic."

"I don't even know what you're talking about." Buggy slapped his face and walked away; followed by Cabaji and Mohji.

Law frowned. What the hell is going on?  
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**Thank you. Thank you. Thank you for reacting on who will die... Believe me, I don't even know who. buwahahahaa!  
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**If you want KiNa couples, read SECRET ALLIANCE. It's a progressing story just like this one... but I'm pretty much focus on WNWA first. Why? Because things are getting heat up. **

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	41. Chapter 41 - She Fought and Gone

**I'm so sorry to have you all misunderstand... **

**During this time, I don't plan on eliminating someone yet. Meaning, KiNa is still up for the vote. :) **

**I have something in mind for Kid and Nami, especially during School Festival. I'm am so evil. And thus, I want to speed things up a little. **

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Zoro is now feeling anxious. The woman beside him is crying as she tells him her horrible fast. Who would've thought that she was KIDNAPPED by her guardian?!

Nami told him her past. Her family, her friends, her school, but she skipped the part where Arlong hired her to be Cat Burglar. She sniffles. "Listen, I told you my past so you can leave me alone and stop forcing me to join your gang!"

Zoro sighed. "You know, it ain't happening."

Nami's eyes widen. Zoro smirked inwardly. "I just remembered something. I still have a 1week master-command in you right?"

Nami groaned. She knows where this is going and she's not going to like it. "You can't possibly..."

"I command you to join our gang." Zoro grinned. Nami's head fell and sighed in frustration.

"I don't want to! Didn't you hear that gangs are the reason I'm suffering right now!?" Nami protests.

"Then, 1 week! You'll be in our gang for 1 week, while I still have authority over you." Zoro smiled and messed with Nami's hair. "I'm not asking, Nami."

Nami whined first. "Fine."

"Then it's decided." Zoro stand up and offer a hand to Nami. Nami accepted it and stand up. "Let's go find the others."

Nami nodded in understanding and began to walk. They don't even know where they're heading, but Nami learned one thing, NEVER TRUST ZORO'S SENSE OF DIRECTION. As they're walking, they're holding hands and neither of them noticed that.

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Shanks sighed in his office chair. "What the hell?" He cursed under his breath while looking at some papers. He felt hands behind him and started to massage his shoulders gently. "Thanks Makino." He smiled.

"You're welcome." Makino said. "What's troubling you, Shanks?"

Shanks showed her some papers. "Test is coming up and all these things are happening in one day."

"Things will get better soon." Makino reassured. "Not only I'm worried about Nami, but Kid also. He suddenly didn't return school and it's been sometime now."

"A marine already start the search for Doflamingo right? But no Kid." Shanks scratched his hair. "Hina is supposedly the one who will go after Eustass but she got called to be the reinforcement. Seriously?!"

"Calm down. It has not been a day yet." Crocodile interrupt. "We can mark him as absent. But if he didn't come during test week, that's when you have to find him."

"He's right, Shanks." Makino giggled. "Kidd know how to escape from danger."

"More like, FACE danger!" Shanks argued. "He always pick fights! And here I thought Nami-chan can change him."

"It's not too late." Makino reassured her husband. "Nami-chan and Kid are both in the representative position for the school festival right? I'm sure Nami doesn't want to work alone."

"Maybe you're right..." Shanks sighed.

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"The firing has stop..." Sabo uttered.

"Where's Belliemere-san?!" Nojiko shrieked. "Don't tell me-!" She ran towards her mother's room and look under the bed. Genzo and Sabo looked at her confusingly. "Her riffle is gone." Nojiko teared up. This could only mean one thing...

Sabo smashed his hands in the wall. This is bad, really bad. "Genzo-san, do you think you can bring Nojiko in the village safely?"

"I'm not going anywhere without Belliemere-san!" Nojiko cried. "I don't want to lose anyone again!"

Sabo didn't want to do this but he have to. He knocked Nojiko down, making her unconscious. He carried her and give her to Genzo. "Please don't let her come near here. I will bring Belliemere-san back."

"Please do so. And be careful lad." Genzo excused himself and sneak outside the back door. Sabo sighed and looked at the window. He closed his eyes and used his Haki. He sensed two people running across him. They might have been Belliemere and Ace. He have to go to the battle field also.

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Belliemere crawled from trees to trees, she needs to find the enemy and shoot 'em. Shoot, there are 9 of them?! She brought her riffle in one of their heads. When she looked through the riffle, another riffle from the enemy is already pointed at her from afar. How did they know?!

"A lost bird..." The man pointing a riffle at her said calmly. "A lost one must be lost forever."

"Van Augur, your phrase is pretty boring again." A big round man laughed while drinking sake.

"Vasco Shot, please close your mouth and let Van Augur do his job." A big woman with long nose sighed.

"Both of you just shut up. Catarina Devon, have you searched for the guy with a lose tooth?" A man with big muscle shouted.

"You're not the boss of me, Jesus Burgess!" Catarina exclaimed. "The guy just charged towards us. We can just kill them together. Besides, our target is those three."

"Shall I kill her now?" Van Augur asked while still pointing the gun at Belliemere.

"Do it." The Blackbeard Gang smirked evilly.

Before Van Augur could pull the trigger, a flame came in between them.

"I wouldn't do that if I were you, guys." Ace walk calmly towards them with his fist raised.

"The Fire Fist Ace came out on his own." Laffitte, a long and skinny man with a crane, laughed. "How is your Whitebeard?"

Ace sighed. Alright, he didn't expect that he'll be dealing with these hideous criminals. He didn't answer Laffitte's question about his captain. He blocked the way between Bellimere and the Blackbeard. "Do you think you can escape, Belliemere-san?"

"I won't." Belliemere glared at her enemies. "They're Arlong's minion and I've been aching to release some of my stress."

"That won't do." Ace whispered.

Without warning, a man with swords attack them from the sides. Ace and Belliemere barely got time to dodge. Ace used his body to shield Belliemere. Something is heading towards them and fast. For a moment, Belliemere could see blood dripping in front of her. Ace's eyes widen when he saw who just ran and block his way. "Sabo?"

"Don't worry, it only grazes me." Sabo smirked. True enough, it only grazes his side.

"Tsk." The man who grazes Sabo annoyingly step back. He knew Sabo is not an ordinary man. He could have pierced through someone's heart but Sabo barely dodged it.

"That's too bad, Shiliew." Someone from his crew laughed mockingly.

"Just take those guys seriously already." A man in a horse laughed.

Catarina and Vasco Shot surrounded Belliemere.  
>Laffitte and van Augur circled around Ace.<br>Shiliew and Jesus Burgess glared at Sabo.  
>The rest of the Blackbeard members just watched in the dark.<p>

The fight started ugly. Belliemere was mercilessly being punched around and thrown around. Ace dodged the attacks while cursing himself for not escaping the two men who was attacking him. He needed to help Belliemere!

Sabo attacked his enemies. Training under Luffy's dad during middle school is not a joke. He trained with Dragon while Ace and Luffy trained with Garp.  
>He noticed something, no matter how many times he tries to attack his enemies, they're not weakening at all! He turned to Belliemere when he heard a bloody scream from her. Blood came rushing out from Belliemere's arm. It seems that those evil pirates likes torturing a non-devil fruit user!<p>

A bloody sword was pointed to Belliemere's neck. Ace and Sabo struggled to get free from the enemy's circle and tried to run and help Nami's beloved mother. Everything was going like a slow motion. The sword swings towards Belliemere's neck. Ace and Sabo shouted desperately. They can't let her die on their watch. Instead of screaming for help, Belliemere smiled at the two of them. She closed her eyes, not hearing anything and seeing anything. Maybe it's her time to go... She waited for the blade to cut her, but none came. She opened her eyes and saw a gust of smoke surrounding her.

"Smoker!" Ace and Sabo exclaimed.

"You brats, should learn to wait for reinforcement!" Smoker yelled angrily.

"Another bug." Catrina cursed under her breath. It's not hard to kill such a low-life human such as Belliemere. The problem is those three men. They smell like trouble.

"Now, where were we..." Smoker stand in front of Bellimere. "Woman, can you go to the village by yourself? My subordinate is there."

"Subordinate?" Belleimere repeated. "I'm sorry, but I don't plan on running away."

"Do you want to die?" Smoker asked.

"If I die with honor and pride, yes." Belliemere stand up while supporting her bleeding arms. "If I can protect those two boys, I have no problem dying." She watched as Ace and Sabo continued to fight.

"Then you have no problems dying before you could even meet Nami?" Smoker said without looking back. He looked at the enemy's number and something is not right.

Belliemere stopped a bit and frowned. "Those two boys are protecting Nami while she's away from us. If I can protect them, they can protect Nami. I want my daughter to live her life to the fullest."

Smoker nodded. "This is a marine's order! You are not allowed to die here!"

Belliemere smiled and stand up like a true marine. "Sir, yes sir!"

"Good, stay beside me, woman." Smoker ordered and stance himself as Catarina and Vasco Shot moved in again. Belliemere did as she was told and hold her rifle firmly. "Watch my back." Smoker run towards the two enemies and let out a lot of smoke. The Blackbeard Pirates fought back, giving Smoker a hard time. Belliemere felt useless at the moment, but when she saw Catarina sneaking behind Smoker, she fired the rifle.

"You bitch!" Catarina shrieked in pain, holding her bleeding shoulder. It's NOT an ordinary bullet after all.

"I guess we're even." Belliemere smirked.

Catarina was about to attack her but Belliere regained her pride as a marine and shoot her in the legs, twice; making Catarina fall to the ground, not being able to stand up and walk at all. She cried in pain.

"Nice..!" Ace and Sabo exclaimed while fighting.

Ace stopped dodging and his fist is on flame. He kicked Laffitte away and turned to Van Augur. He punched him with some flame in the face. Van Augur landed painfully in a tree with his rifle lying beside him. He was unconscious.

"Good going, brat." Smoker complimented Ace.

"Don't underestimate me." Ace grinned and glared at Laffitte who standing up.

Sabo smirked and run towards Jesus Burgess, who seems to have a thing for wrestling. Burgess seems to be cautious about Sabo. He was pretty confident in hardening his body. He blocked himself with that attack, not knowing Sabo's scheme. Sabo put his three fingers and used his Haki against Burgess. The Blackbeard Pirates were all shock when Sabo just broke Burgess's Busoshoku Haki (Hardening Haki). No one has ever done that before. Burgess flew back painfully. He won't be able to move for a while.

"As expected." Ace laughed at Sabo's action.

The fight continues.

Smoker finally get a grip and released tons of smoke, locking Ace's, Sabo's and Belliemere's enemies in one place. They are all beaten and unconscious. Three more fcrom the shadows appeared. It was Doc Q, Sanjuan Wolf, Avallo Pizarro. Smoker and his company were also beaten up and tired. They were even barely standing.

Doc Q was about to attack Belliemere but a man appeared with a sword.

"What the hell are you doing here?" Smoker growled.

Momonga grinned. "There are reports that you need our help."

"I don't need one!" Smoker argued.

"Reinforcement have arrived." Coby shouted from afar, waving to Ace and Sabo happily.

Sanjuan Wolf ran towards Belliemere (again) but some metals popped from the ground sharply.

"Just give it up." Hina walked calmly with Jango and Fully Body behind her. She used her famous devil fruit. She ran and her arms extended. Her arms crashed to the enemy's body, forming a black lock around the enemy. It is pretty useful to her. After that, all of the blackbeard pirates were now in Hina's kairouseki cage. "I thought this is going to be a bloody battle with these gangs."

"At least we're not dead." Ace grinned.

Hina sighed at Ace's remarks. He's right. All ends well I suppose.

Kobato ran out to them and guide Belliemere's body. She was terribly bleeding.

"Okay guys, wrap things up here." Hina ordered the G-5 marines.

"Belliemere-san!" Nojiko cried and ran to hug her mother. "Oh my, you're hurt!?"

"This is little." Belliemere chuckled. The marines are now cleaning things up in the tangerine plantation, and Belliemere's house. Smoker and Hina are talking to the mayor, Genzo to a dark alley.

"Tell us what's Arlong's scheme." Smoker interrogate.

"Since we let some outsiders here, they plan to kill Bellimere and those two boys."

Smoker and Hina exchanged looks. "We can't do anything here, without Garp's signal." Smoker sighed. "Can this village wait for hopes until next week?"

"Why next week?" Hina asked.

"Akainu will be busy by then." Smoker explained. "We can't have him know what we're doing."

"I see." Genzo bowed. As long as they have hope, they can wait...

Belliemere, and the others laughed and talk about things. They are gathering in a cliff, where they have the views of the ocean. She looked at the horizon and smiled. Maybe she's not ready to die yet...

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Coby lists the criminals in the cage. "Wait a minute, where's their captain?" Coby felt nervous at the thought of their captain, the most evil, is not in the cage with them. "Jango-san!"

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Blackbeard clicked his tongue in annoyance. He sneaked in the trees while pointing a gun on Nojiko. 'If I kill someone, Arlong might reconsider this.' He thought. He readied his gun, but Ace noticed him. He instantly blocked Nojiko.

"Wait, Ace!" Sabo shouted. "It might be a Kairouseki bullet!"

Too late, Blackbeard pulled the trigger and a gunshot was fired. Belliemere run towards them. Her heart was beating fast. She made a promise to protect these boys, after all.

Hina and Smoker ran to the scene and attacked Blackbeard. Nojiko's legs gave in and covered her mouth. Everything happens so fast. "Belliemere-san!" She cried in agony. There's no Belliemere to be seen in front of her. Just a pool of blood...

Sabo and Ace looked down from the cliff. No body anywhere, just a violent wave and stones. Whoever fall into this cliff, have no chance of surviving.

"Send someone to search for her, NOW!" Hina commanded the G-5.

"But Ma'am, the currents are too strong!" A man reported.

"I don't care, just find her!" Hina desperately yelled.

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Belliemere looked at the blue surroundings. Some red fluids tainted the blue sea. She was getting eaten by the violent waves. She thought about Nami and Nojiko. 'I love you both.' She thought while closing her eyes.

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"Captain Buggy..." Mohji whined. "What exactly are we doing here?"

They are in the middle of the sea in a row boat.

"Stop you whining!" Buggy shouted (comically). "The info said that the crazy reporter is in the main city! So we're going there!"

"But can't we take the car?" Cabaji sighed. "We're already in the middle of nowhere, Captain Buggy."

"We're already here, we can't go back now!" Buggy argued. "Just row!"

They've been in the sea for 1/2 hours!

"Captain, I'm hungry..." Mohji lay tiredly. "Food!"

"Idiot, if food can come in our way, we'll be so lucky." Buggy argued with no strength. "Damn you Garp!"

"Captain! I see food in the waters!" Cabaji exclaimed.

"Yoshhh!" Buggy's hand separated from him and pulled the unknown figure in the waters. "It's kind of heavy." He grunted.

"Pull, captain! Pull!" His subordinates cheered.

Buggy felt something wrong with this position. Isn't his subordinates who must pull? He gave one last strong pull, and the unknown figure landed in their boat. The figure crashed its head hardly.

The three idiots gaped at the supposedly-food. "A woman?" They blinked.

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**I felt really bad that the Blackbeard Pirates looked weak and just defeated like that. They're supposed to be the final enemy for the Straw Hats in the actual series, my goodness sake! Forgive me! Forgive me! Forgive me, but my main antagonist here are Arlong and Akainu. :( **

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**1. Kalifa meets with Vivi, Nami's killing target.**

**2. Shanks go to Kid's HQ**

**3. Nami joined the Straw Hats.**

**4. The Heart Pirate's reaction to 3. LOL. **

**5. Let's see, a little bit of AceXNojiko perhaps? **

**6. Akainu arrived in Cocoyashi...**

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	42. Chapter 42 - Tears

"We've brought some fruits." Kohza knocked behind Kalifa's room then entered alone. Paulie greeted him and welcomed him.

"Thanks." Paulie said and put the basket of fruit in Kalifa's table.

"I heard that you saved me." Kalifa smiled and carefully sat on the hospital bed. "Thank you."

"You're very much welcome, Kalifa-san." Kohza bowed his head.

"I don't remember telling you my name." Kalifa narrowed her eyes. Her head ache a bit and rememberd something. "You were in that scene!"

"Yes. Me and my girlfriend were walking and saw the accident." Kohza answered.

Kalifa sighed. She have to do what she needed to do. "Where's your girlfriend? I want to thank her."

"She's kind of shy. She insists that we should buy you some fruits and check on you."

"You don't have to bother yourself with that." Paulie laughed. "The doctor said that Kalifa can go outside the hospital after 3 days."

"That's a relief." Kohza said.

"I want to speak with your girlfriend alone." Kalifa said. "I know that it is rude, but I need to talk to her."

"I'm sorry, but she's-" Kohza was cut off by Vivi, who already entered the room.

"You called me?" Vivi said. She don't dare to talk to strangers without her eyeglasses on, but Kalifa wanted to talk.

Kalifa nodded seriously. "Paulie, Kohza, I'm sorry but could you leave us for a moment?"

Paulie sighed in defeat. He put a hand on Kohza and urged him to go outside with him. The two women waited for the sound of the door click, before saying anything.

"What is it that you want to talk about, Kalifa-san?" Vivi asked politely.

"I just recently found out that Nami made a friend in school. A girl named Divi." Kalifa sit straight and began to peeled some apples. "What's your name?" Kalifa asked the young girl, knowing the answer.

"Nefertari Vivi." Vivi honestly answered.

"You're also Divi, am I correct?" Kalifa took a bite from the apple.

Vivi flinched. No one must know about her secret identity! She's used to being shadowed by everyone. If everyone knew that the lame and old fashion girl is the daughter of Cobra, who is a famous and rich businessman, they'll lose their respect for her father. She never wants her father to lose face. "I don't know what you're talking about."

"I'm desperate about this, Vivi." Kalifa said. "I won't tell anyone. I know you're a kind girl. You made Nami's day special when you're with her and believe me, I want her to keep on smiling like that."

"What?" Vivi blinked.

"I'm sorry, but you can't meet and form a deep bond with Nami." Kalifa frowned.

"You can't decide that! I want her to keep treating me as a friend! I want to be friends with Nami-san!" Vivi's eyes got all teary. "You're not her real mother! You're just a guardian!"

"I'm sorry, but my mind is set." Kalifa's eyes darken. "No matter what point you say, I know what is best for Nami. You can't be friends with Nami."

Vivi covered her mouth and ran outside. She can't believe this! She just made a friend, who she just slapped earlier. But hey, she was planing on apologizing! She loves Nami as a closer friend. She was touched when Nami said that she'll protect her! What kind of a guardian would stop a friendship?! Her eyes got all watery, she stopped outside the hospital and looked at the window. It's painful, but she's NOT going to give up on Nami and her's friendship!

Paulie entered the room quietly after witnessing that the blue-haired girl has run away. "She ran away crying..." He murmured. "They already left."

Kalifa grunted and laid down. She wrapped the sheets around her, not looking at Paulie's direction.

"I'm not going to say anything, Kalifa." Paulie sat behind Kalifa. "You can always tell me."

Kalifa looked at the wall in front of her. She felt a weight behind her, assuming that Paulie sat behind her in the bed. She always keep such painful things inside of her. "I'm fine." She needs to be strong like Nami. She was her guardian, damn it!

"She's crying..." Paulie whispered, making Kalifa shifted lightly, still not facing him.

Kalifa brought her hands to cover her mouth and tears were coming down. She hated it. She don't want to ruin Vivi and Nami's friendship but it's for the best. If their bond gets deeper and Nami found out that she have to kill Vivi, who knows what will happen to her?! Vivi also trusts and love Nami, but if she finds out that Nami will just kill her, she'll be heart broken. Vivi is a good girl, Kalifa don't want her to end up in that fate. Separation is good between them. Even Kalifa is hurting with her own decision.

Paulie frowned. He knows that Kalifa is suffering. He put his hand on Kalifa's head, and didn't take it off. "Sleep it off, Kalifa. I'm here for you."

Kalifa cried, letting all her pain inside pour out. She cried a lot, while holding Pauli's hand. She was lucky to have such a friend.

'Why do I feel that I just got FRIENDZONE?' Paulie scratched his cheek while a sweat dropped on the back of his head. He just shrugged and smiled at the crying lady. That's right, crying won't change anything but it lets the pain inside ease up a bit.

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Shanks scratched his head and looked at the paper. "This is their HQ?" He murmured depressingly. He looked around the haunted small school building. Some men were fighting in the grounds, some were picking up girls in the streets, just outside the school gate. Shanks walked along quietly. He earned a glare from one of the men. Shanks hope that they won't do anything stupid, or else someone will go to the nearby hospital; THEM.

"Where's your captain?" Shanks asked a man in the hallways, with a demonic glare on his face.

The man shivers and gulped nervously. "2nd floor, the captain and the other high-profiled members are there."

Shanks nodded and walked towards the said-floor. He opened the door angrily. "Eustass!" He yelled.

"What do you want?" Kid glared across the room. "I ain't going to school, if you're here to convince me."

"I don't care about that, but my salary is at stake!" Shanks yelled (comically).

"It's not my fault." Kid growled.

Shanks look at Kid with a narrowed forehead. Yep, something is not right with this guy. Shanks knew that something trigger on Kid's nerves and he have a feeling that this bothersome student is his, is not backing down easily.

"Can I talk to you, Shanks?" Killer stand up and walk towards the door.

The two men walk further in the hallways, not wanting Kid to hear their conversation.

"I won't ask about what's with him but I need to get all your asses in the school before Akainu does." Shanks said. "You know what happens to anyone being caught by Akainu, right?"

"We know. But Kid is just a little troubled right now." Killer said. "Please wait until he's calm down. We won't catch Akainu's attention by doing something stupid. We'll stay quiet for now."

"It's a good idea." Shanks sighed in relief. "I'll let you pass for now. But you guys have to attend classes during Test Week alright?!"

"I don't think Kid is going to like that." Killer said. "Can we do it our way?"

"What way?"

"We'll take the test here in this HQ, with you our monitor." Killer suggests.

"You guys are starting to piss me off." Shanks gritted his teeth funnily. But that means, Kid has no problems about school and studies? Shanks suspected that he didn't want to meet someone in school.

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"Huh? Where's Shanks-sensei?" Makino asked in the teacher's office.

"He went to Kid's HQ." Yasopp said. "He begged me to give him the address."

Makino sighed. "And here I said to wait..." She pouted.

Crocodile laughed. "Don't think of it too much, you'll grow old fast." He brought a hand on Makino's cheek playfully. Makino got the message, knowing that Crocodile is just teasing her.

"Shanks-sensei will kill you if he finds out." Makino smiled innocently.

"IF he found out." Crocodile smirked. Don't get him wrong, he don't like the woman. It's just fun watching and teasing Shanks.

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"What the hell?" Shanks felt goosebumps in his arms. "I better go, something is so not right!" He ran as fast as the wind. He had the same feeling as the past. When Crocodile sat next to Makino. When Crocodile gave her flowers. When Crocodile made Makino laughed. When Crocodile grinned evilly at him while doing those things. Is it that fun, making a lover jealous?!

Killer nodded in understanding.

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Usopp and Sanji stared awesomely at their sight while Luffy is jumping up and down in joy.

"You heard me, Nami will join us for 1 week." Zoro grinned victoriously.

"I don't want 1 week, but I'm so happy!" Luffy cried in happiness. "Good job, Zoro my man!"

"Is it that unbelievable that I joined?" Nami sweat dropped at Usopp and Sanji whose mouths were still hanging.

"No, I'm more amazed that Zoro found his way back here, in just a short time." Usopp said.

"I'm with you, bro." Sanji nodded in agreement. Somehow, Nami find this quite offensive so she just punched the two idiot.

Luffy and Zoro flinched at the sudden movement of the lovely woman. "W-wow?"

Nami huffed and crossed her arms. "So what do you do usually?"

"Have some fun?" Luffy laughed. "Speaking of which, come on! Franky texted me saying that we can hang out in their classroom!"

"I don't see why not." Zoro laughed and held Nami's hand then pulled her as he walk behind Luffy who was dragging the two bleeding men. Usopp opened one eye then closed it again.

'Why're they holding hands?!' Usopp screamed in his thoughts.

"Why're you holding hands?!" Usopp jumped in surprise when Sanji screamed beside him.

Nami looked at their hands and pulled it away. "Let's just go!" Nami scoffed and walk alongside with Luffy, who was excitedly telling her about their recent fights.

Usopp and Sanji locked Zoro in between, while walking.

"Alright, what did you do to her?" Sanji glared (comically) at the marimo.

"You made her eat a potion right?" Usopp suspected. "I didn't know you were this LOW!"

"Shut up, the both of you!" zoro growled. "It just happens!" He ran and walk beside Luffy. Sanji and Usopp exchanged glances and chuckled.

"That idiot marimo is hopeless." Sanji whispered. "Should we give him a little push?"

"I was thinking the same thing." Usopp grinned. The two scheming men did a bro fist and run behind the three.

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"Captain..." Bepo murmured. They just overheard the conversation of the Straw Hats about Nami, joining them.

"We were too late." Penguin frowned. "The Straw Hats got us good this time."

"Are you alright, captain?" Shachi looked at the captain. After all, Law is the one who is most willing to do anything to get Nami in their gang. Surprisingly, Law was calm and has his usual aura.

"She might have join their gang, but it doesn't mean I can't make her MINE, right?" Law smirked with determination in his eyes. He will make it succeed somehow. True, it's a loss that he couldn't make Nami join the Heart Pirates but love and gangsters are a different story, right?

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"Belliemere-san?" Nojiko kept on repeating those same words whenever someone came to check on her in her room.

"It's me.." Ace frowned and sat next to her in the bed.

"It's fine. Belliemere-san will come later." Nojiko laughed while tears are coming out. She can't erase the scene in her mind at all but she always believe that it's just a nightmare.

"Are you alright, Nojiko?" Ace put a hand on her back to calm her down.

"Why shouldn't I be?" Nojiko wiped her tears. "It's Belliemere-san I am worried about! She was bleeding badly during your fight right? I wonder when is she going to be all healthy again?" She laughed painfully.

Ace couldn't stand this situation. He pulled Nojiko's head and make it lean on his shoulder. He wrapped her arms around her, making her burst in tears. Ace could feel her wet tears in her shoulders but he didn't mind.

"She's going to be alright, right?" Nojiko cried. She wanted to ignore it but she just couldn't face reality. She was scared of everything. Arlong. He's the one who did these horrible things to her family. She couldn't stand it. She was weak.

Ace let her cry for a a long time, hoping to find a word that could help her feel comfortable somehow. The search of Belliemere wasn't over yet. The G-5 were all trying their best to dive in in order to search for Belliemere. It also pained him to think that Belliemere is you-know-what. Even thought he promised... Ace gritted his teeth angrily. He couldn't even save Nami's mother.

The two heard a knock on the door and a voice. "Ace-san, Smoker-san said that you and Sabo-san should head back to New World Area before Akainu punished you."

"Thanks Coby." Ace responded.

"You're leaving?" Nojiko looked at him painfully. "I know you can't come back here because of Arlong, but wha-"

Ace stopped her talking by locking her lips with his. Nojiko was immediately stunned by his actions. She felt Ace's lips leaving hers.

"I have to go now, but it doesn't mean I can't sneak in here." Ace grinned.

Nojiko nodded slightly. In that kiss, she felt somehow relieved. Ace stand up and head towards the door, before he could turn the knobs, Nojiko grabbed his neck and kissed him. It was a long kiss, that they even felt that no one is around and just them, sharing a moment.

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Sabo awkwardly looked away and leaned on a wall while blushing. The curtains, THE CURTAINS! THEY SHOULD HAVE CLOSED THE CURTAINS BEFORE DOING THAT! Sabo covered his mouth in shame. His brother, Luffy has a crush on someone on her first day. His other brother, Ace is kissing someone who he met on their day. What is with these blood of MONKEYS!

Sabo started to walk around, as he wait for his brother to come out. He sensed someone in the tangerines trees. He looked around, but saw no one. Heck, they're all busy searching for Belliemere in the ocean. He readied his pipe and carefully walk through the trees. He sensed the figure running away from him. He's desperate to catch this guy, he might be an enemy! He threw the pipe on the figure's direction and he heard a clanking, as if his pipe clashed to a sword or dagger. He beat through the trees and a dagger was pointed at him. He was shocked when he saw the figure with long dark-blue hair, dancing in the ocean wind. Her reddish-brown eyes staring at Sabo's pupil, as if she looked deep in her soul. She looked emotionless and somehow serious.

"Who are you?" Sabo breathe. To him, she's somehow attractive.

"It is none of your concern." The woman glared. "It seems that you're no threat to me. Just run along." She kept her daggers and walked away, accidentally dropping her ID on the ground.

Sabo picked it up. He was about to call out to her but she's nowhere in sight. He looked at the ID and smiled. Now he knows her name.

"Sabo! Let's go!" Ace called out. "Genzo-san said that he took care of the car gas already!"

Sabo nodded and ran. Before he could go with Ace, he looked one last look where he and girl met. 'Let's meet again soon, Ain-san.' He smirked inwardly and walked beside Ace.

"Why're you happy?" Ace asked.

"Just happy for you and Nojiko."

Ace blushed. "You saw?!"

"Saw what?" Sabo innocently laughed.

"Don't you dare tell Luffy!" Ace argued.

"Why shouldn't I?" Sabo ran ahead, with Ace chasing him.

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"Sir, we have arrived." A man saluted while the ships rock against the waves.

Akainu stand up and walk across the deck. "They better not know about it." He glared at Smoker and Hina who were waiting for them in the shore.

The ship stopped. Hina and Smoker saluted him. "Sir!"

Akainu ignored them and walked passed them. Hina and Smoker followed him from behind. They inspect the Tangerine Plantation again.

"Put the Blackbeard P. in the ship, we're leaving." Akainu ordered.

"But sir, we have not yet search for Belliemere-san in the ocean!" Coby said.

"Who is that?" Akainu glared.

"A former marine, sir!" Coby reported. "It is said that she helped Smoker-san and the others fought off the Blackbeard Pirates!"

"A former marine, died in the ocean, protecting this land." Akainu said. "That will be on the report. End of the story." He started to walk.

"You can't do that! No matter what, she's already retired!" Smoker yelled. "She's just a normal mother, protecting a daughter!"

Akainu glared once again. "I Don't Care. We have several gangsters that needs to be discipline! One life is not worth it." He said. "Marines! This is a direct order from your Admiral! Move out!"

Smoker and Hina painfully looked at the ground while the other marines have no choice but to salute.

Genzo watch as the marines felt weak against this man. He is somehow evil as Arlong. He looked away and his eyes were shaded in black. As expected, there's NO HOPE.

"Bellimere-san.." Nojiko prayed while crying in her room.

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_**"Hey ya shitty readers! This is Black Leg Sanji speaking! ****The shitty author is planning something evil, so just ignore her! ****This shitty story needs more shitty love from you, shitty readers."**_

_**"Alright! The Great Usopp-sama, taking over!" Usopp pushed Sanji away from the screen. **_

_**"What the hell, Usopp!" Sanji shrieked. **_

_**"You said too many SHITTY, you idiot." Usopp sighed, trying to explain. **_

_**"Why you-!" Sanji was about to attack but Usopp planned something. **_

_**"Luffy! Sanji's trying to eat your meat!" Usopp yelled. As if, on cue, Luffy wrapped Sanji's body while pouting. **_

_**Now that, the bothersome is gone... Usopp grinned and started.**_

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**Now, for the preview! **

**1. The school ended, without Nami's knowledge about the incident.**

**2. Vivi, apologizing to Nami for slapping her.**

**3. The secret admirer strikes again!**

**4. Buggy brought the unknown woman to Alvida's house. **

**5. Nami finally calls Belliemere's number, before the day ended. **

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	43. Chapter 43 - Mysterious Woman

"Okay, don't cause any trouble after school, alright?" Shanks said. The bell for the last period ended. He gathered his class in the classroom first before letting them go. They might not study for the whole day, but he needs to check his students before letting them all go.

Nami glanced at Kid's seat and frowned. Is it her fault that he didn't come? Heck, Nami looked at him with hurt eyes earlier, she wonders if Kid took it heart?

"Nami, I'm going to talk to you, alright?" Shanks smiled.

Nami nodded slightly.

"Nami~ Let's meet up outside the school at 5pm!" Luffy grinned.

"Why?" Nami asked.

"As usual... Mock Town..." Zoro stretched his arms.

"Sorry, I'm going to stay at my house. Test is coming soon, so I need to study." Nami answered while keeping her things in her bag.

"Forget that! You still have more days! You don't have to study." Luffy flinched when he felt an evil aura behind him. "Hi, Shanks?"

"Every student needs to study, Luffy." Shanks said with an evil face. "You should study too, you know. Makino and I will visit you tonight. Make sure you're there." Shanks turn around while laughing evilly.

Luffy pouted. "Then I can't go anywhere tonight?!"

"That's it, I guess. No fun tonight." Sanji said. "I'll tell Robin-chan and the others."

Luffy stand up and walk to the door while crying (comically). "No party..." He sulked.

Zoro sighed and walk beside him. "There's always a next time, captain."

"No party..." Luffy sniffled.

"Nami-san, good luck with your studies." Sanji smiled and walk beside the marimo and the idiot.

"Captain, we better be going too." Bepo reminded Law.

Law nodded and patted Nami's head before leaving. "Call me anytime, Nami-ya." He turn around and waved while walking.

Nami looked at Law and smiled. 'That guy has always been there for me.' She watched as the Heart P. and the others leave. Usopp stood in front of her.

"Usopp?" Nami blinked.

"Are you forgetting something?" Usopp grinned and showed her his phone.

"Your girlfriend. My gosh, I forgot about it." Nami laughed and sat on the desk. "Bring it, then."

Usopp nodded and dialled her girlfriend's phone number. "Kaya?"

**"Usopp-san! Is Cat Burglar there?!" Kaya excitedly asked.**

**"Kind of." Usopp laughed nervously. **

**"That's great! I'm at school today, and I was telling everyone about it. They stayed behind and waited for Cat Burglar's voice." Kaya giggled. **

Nami looked at Usopp with half-lidded eyes. Seriously?

**"I'm going to give, Na- I mean Cat Burglar the phone alright?" Usopp said. "Ask her some things." **

**"Sure!" Kaya exclaimed. **

Nami got the hold of Usopp's cellphone while glaring at him. Usopp laughed nervously. Nami knew there's no backing down now. She steadied her breathing and think about Cat Burglar's identity. Cheerful and Kind. **"Hey ya there!" Cat Burglar said cheerfully. "How're you doing?" **

**"Oh my god, oh my god!" Kaya and some other girls squealed in the other line. **

**"Breathe now." Cat Burglar giggled happily. "What can I do for you girls?" **

**"W-we uh- are a super big fan of yours ever since you debuted here in East Blue Area!" Kaya nervously said. "Why did you moved away from East Blue Area? Who did the choreography of your dance? Who wrote the lyrics? It was so fun to listen to! Your music touch me, especially the song you sang when you were in Conomi Part. You did your first radio live there, right? Actually, I was sick at that time, but you sang at the radio and it made me feel so calm. I fell in love with your voice, Cat Burglar-san." **Kaya's active voice changes to a gentle voice at the last part.

Nami could see that Kaya is definitely a big fan of her voice.** "I don't see why I should refuse a gentle lady like you." **Nami smiled. Not as Cat Burglar, but as Nami. kaya could hear her. She seems different but it's way more kind than Cat Burglar.

Usopp smirked inwardly, it's so obvious that he's planning something evil. While Nami was busy talking to his girlfriend, Usopp sneaked in a mic under Nami's desk. All he have to do is wait for Nami to sing.

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Vivi stopped in front of the school. She needs to apologize to Nami for misunderstanding earlier. She spotted Luffy and the others chatting in the school grounds while waiting for their comrades from Violet Building. "Excuse me!"

"Huh?" Sanji, Luffy and Zoro turn to look at her.

"Do you know where I can find Nami-san?. Vivi said, she adjusted her eyeglasses warily.

"Oh, Divi-chan!" Sanji twirled around her. "You came to see me?"

"Ignore the moron. If you can't find her in the teacher's office, she's still in the classroom." Zoro interrupted, earning a glare from the blonde.

Vivi nodded politely and ran towards the Blue Building.

"I was making a move, damn it!" Sanji argued with Zoro.

"You better not, with her." Zoro rolled his eyes.

"Why?!" Sanji smashed his forehead with Zoro. "And here I back up from Nami-san. I really liked Nami, damn it." He cursed. Zoro took a step back. This cook never really gets serious in just ONE WOMAN. "And now you tell me to choose you I like? Damn it marimo!" Sanji turned around painfully.

Zoro scratched his head. Okay, he's really at fault here. He's pride told him NOT to apologize. He don't remember apologizing to this guy!

"Oh? Hamcock! Going home already?" Luffy grinned and waved at the Kuja Pirates.

Boa was heart struck and suddenly fainted. Good thing her girls are behind her to catch.

"Hancock-chama!" Sanji regained his composure and run towards the fainted Snake Princess with hearts in his eyes.

Zoro sweat dropped. Nope, he's definitely NOT going to apologize to this stupid cook.

"My bad, but I'm going to have her." Law smirked at Zoro and Luffy. "I may lost to you this time but I will make her mine."

"Not while I am here, Trafalgar." Zoro narrowed his eyes.

Law laughed lightly. "We'll see about that."

Everyone in the school ground stopped what they were doing when they heard the speakers being switched on. Someone is going broadcast~

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_**There was a time I packed my dreams away**_  
><em><strong>Living in a shell, hiding from myself<strong>_

"Who's singing?" Sanji uttered. It was a voice of a woman.

_**There was a time when I was so afraid**_  
><em><strong>I thought I'd reached the end, baby that was then<strong>_

"Isn't it Nami-ya's voice?" Law asked no one.

_**But I am made of more than my yesterdays  
><strong>__**This is my now and I am breathing in the moment  
><strong>__**As I look around I can't believe the love I see  
><strong>__**My fear's behind me, gone are the shadows and doubt  
><strong>__**That was then, this is my now**_

The students and teachers stopped what they were all doing. The song's lyrics really touched their hearts. Whoever sing this really choose a good song. Even Boa acknowledge Nami's voice secretly. No matter how much she hated to admit, she is far more than an amateur than Nami.

**_But I have a courage like never before, yeah_**  
><strong><em>I've settled for less, but I'm ready for more<em>**  
><strong><em>Ready for more!<em>**

Nami sang this song in Conomi Part, she debuted there. This is her first song ever. She wrote the lyrics, dedicating to herself. She wanted to have courage and love throughout the suffering years of her life. She wants to sing this song in order for her to feel a little bit free, in fact when she sang this, Arlong got the idea of Cat Burglar's personality. She never thought that someone would actually remember this song. It was like, 3 years ago since she debuted. After 1 year of separation from her family, Arlong put her through harsh training and lessons. Then, when she looks like she is perfect, she debuted as Cat Burglar. That was one hell of a year for her.

**This is my now and I am breathing in the moment  
>As I look around I can't believe the love I see<br>My fear's behind me, gone are the shadows and doubt  
>That was then, this is my now!<strong>

Garp closed his eyes as he listen to her song in the speaker. His monkey instinct is really kicking him saying that there's more to Nami's problems...

The song ended and the speaker let out a beep sign, signaling that it's closed. The students clapped their hands, without Nami knowing what she had done.

Shanks was grinning evilly. Makino sweat dropped at her husband's face. "Shanks-sensei?"

"I just thought of an idea for the school festival." Shanks laughed like a villain.

"Excuse, what's wrong with Shanks-sensei?" Vivi's eye twitched.

"He just have some brilliant idea." Makino smiled. "Why're you here? I thought you were sick?"

"Well, I just need to see Nami-san." Vivi smiled awkwardly. She just forgot, she skipped classes.

"She has not yet come here." Shanks said. "Maybe she's in the room."

"But it was Nami's voice that is singing right?" Crocodile interrupt. "Maybe she's in the broadcast room."

"That's not right. I saw Usopp bringing a mic and wires in the black building." Shanks said. "Trust Usopp to be the fast worker when it comes to wires."

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**"That was superb!" Kaya and the girls exclaimed. "Thank you so much, Cat Burglar-san! I haven't found the album with that song anywhere!" **

**"That's because it was for my radio and debut song. But if you want to, I'll tell my manager to release that song." Cat Burglar giggled. **

**"Really?! Thank you so much, Cat Burglar-san!" Kaya squealed.**

**"You're welcome." Cat Burglar responded and hand the cellphone to Usopp. **

Nami sighed in relief and swing her bag on her shoulder. She pointed at the door at Usopp, telling him that she'll go home now. Usopp go the message and waved. He mouthed THANK YOU. Nami smiled and nodded. She closed the door behind her, feeling the chill wind. She can hear Usopp's sweet talk with his girlfriend. No wonder Usopp got a girl. He is too thoughtful.

Nami walked down the halls. She bumped into someone when she turn in a corner. "Ouch." They both landed on their butts.

"I'm sorry!" The blue haired girl apologized.

"Divi?" Nami narrowed her eyes. "What're you doing here? I thought you're-" Nami was cut off when Vivi hugged her desperately.

"I'm so sorry, Nami-san!" Vivi apologized. "I never should have slapped you like that without listening!"

Nami smiled and patted Vivi's head. "What're you talking about silly? It's alright."

Divi cried and looked at her face. "Don't hate me, Nami-san!"

"Why should I hate you?" Nami laughed and stand up. "Aren't we friends?" She offered a hand in front of Vivi.

Vivi wiped her tears away. She remembered Kalifa's warning, she was scared but Nami is her only friend! She can't let that pass. Divi accepted the offer and stand in front of Nami. "Thank you."

"Don't mention it." Nami flicked her forehead. "Don't worry too much."

Vivi nodded and grinned. "Nami-san, I'm being bullied."

Nami sweat dropped at the smiling blue haired. That's not a correct impression, isn't it? "Why're you so happy about?"

"At first, I was scared but I realized that I'm not alone at all." Vivi smiled. "Kohza, supported me and you got my back."

"You got that right." Nami laughed. "Should we go somewhere?"

Vivi stopped walking and frowned. She was having second thoughts about Kalifa's situation. Should she tell her? No, judging by Nami's expression she's too happy! Maybe Kohza is right. Kalifa or Paulie can tell her. "Sorry Nami-san, I need to go home early."

"Is that so?" Nami pouted. "Then, see you Divi!"

Vivi smiled and waved. "See you tomorrow, Nami-san!"

Nami looked at Divi until she was out of sighed. Come to think of it, Shanks wanted to talk to her. She headed towards the Blue Building. In the balcony, she saw Boa, being surrounded by the Foxy Girls. She stopped and looked at them closely. Boa seemed to be calm while the girls were yelling about something. Should she help her? Nah.. Nami still held a grudge against Boa for not helping Camie and Shirahoshi when they were being bullied, Boa didn't care when Divi was the target. She deserves that. Nami walked away, pretending not to see it.

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"Listen here, bitch." The blonde girl glared. "Why can't you just leave us alone?"

"That's right. We just wanted to target that nerd and the new bitch in hell's class! Why are you in our way?" The pink haired girl yelled.

Boa crossed her arms and leaned on the wall. "If you want to go against them, you should do it the proper way. Throwing eggs? Throwing water? I saw you bitches earlier when that nerd came. You were about to throw some lizards from a bucket weren't you?"

"So what? That's what bullies do!" The blonde said. "She should be thankful it's just lizards. You don't have to turn those lizards to stone!"

"And throw a water in the new girl?" Boa chuckled. "How pathetic can you be?"

"We gave you one last warning, Hancock." Porche glared. "Doflamingo Family will back us up, Foxy Pirates. Your Kuja tribe will be just dust in the wind."

Boa narrowed her eyes. Doflamingo is backing them up? This is bad news...

"Then, the Hell's class will back the Kuja Tribes up." Nami leaned on the balcony from the second floor. How stupid can she be? She was planning on eavesdropping but she just popped out! She wanted to ignore it, but hearing that Boa got Divi's back and her back, she can't turn away!

"What do you mean, Hell's class?" Porche gulped.

"The three gangs there. Kid P. Heart P. and the Straw Hats." Nami smiled innocently.

"You're just pathetic." The pink girl laughed. "Do you think they would back a new student up? Don't get full of yourself, bitch."

"Mind you, I joined the Straw Hats 2 hours ago." Nami stick her tongue out. "I got a date with the Heart Captain on Saturday. I'm paired up with the Kid Captain in School Festival. Don't you think they're being close to me?" She smiled evilly.

"Why you little-!" Porche was about to run towards her but Boa put her beautiful long legs in front of her.

"What beautiful long legs I have." Boa smiled, as if she was admiring her legs at the same time, threatening the girl. "I would love to see if it stains with red fluid."

"Don't get ahead of yourself." The blonde was about to attack Boa but Nami's blue staff blocked her way.

"I wouldn't do that if I were you." Nami grinned. "One wrong move and everything will be black and white."

The pink girl covered her mouth. She can see the aura around the two women. It's a devil and a scary witch! "Let's just go guys!" She begged her two friends. The Foxy girls retreated after they give the two some deadly glares.

"If you're in the good side, at least inform me." Nami kept her staff in her bag.

"I'm not in anyone's side." Boa clicked her tongue. "If anything would happen to you, my Luffy will just be worry for you. He's not allowed to worry about anyone." She turn around and walk away.

Nami sighed. "He loves meat!"

"I know that, moron! More than you!" Boa yelled before disappearing in a corner.

Nami chuckled and made her way to her destination. That Boa Hancock might be a little good than she thought.

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"Nami-chan.." Shanks closed his eyes and lean on his chair. "Do you miss your hometown?"

"I-I do?" Nami laughed nervously. What is he talking about?

"Do you have any contacts to them?" Shanks asked again.

"Yes, but I lost it one month ago." Nami answered.

"Good." Shanks nodded. "That is it. Thank you for your time, Nami-chan." Shanks smiled.

Nami raised her eyebrow in confusion. She stand up and walked outside the door.

Shanked sighed in depression. Makino handed him a cup of coffee. "You should try and relax."

"How can I relaxed when we received a call from Smoker that her mom is in MIA?"

"MIA?" Makino repeated.

"Missing In Action."

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"Ace, can you drop me off in my old house?" Sabo frowned.

"Why now? Are you missing your wealthy family?" Ace teased.

"Not that, I want to look through something." Sabo said. "I want to find someone."

"Alright." Ace nodded. Sabo's family is rich and they handle a searching company. It's not that hard if they have the person's ID.

Ace stopped at a mansion. "See ya, Sabo."

Sabo nodded and made his way towards his mansion. Their mansion is on East Blue area. He barely comes home.

"Sabo?" A woman recognized him before he opened the gates. "It's been a long time!"

"That was just last week ago, Koala." Sabo laughed.

"You came back here so it means you needed something right?" Koala pouted.

Sabo nodded. "I want to search for someone."

"Can I come with you in your house? I want to spend time with you!" Koala grinned.

Sabo opened the gates and smiled. "Sure."

The two youngsters enters the mansion. Some maids greeted them. Koala looked around and still amazed at the surroundings. She came here several times because Sabo and her are childhood friends and also neighbors. Koala came from a poor family and Sabo is the opposite. Despite that, Sabo still welcomes her.

Sabo enters his humongous room. Nothing is touched. Everything is still the same when he left it. He opened the dual computers and put the ID in the desk. He can't get Ain out of his mind. He wanted to find her and see her again.

A maid knocked from the outside. "Young master, would you like some dinner?"

"Yes later." Sabo answered. "Where's my parents?"

"They went out to eat with your brother, Stelly-sama." The maid answered with a bow. "Is Koala-sama going to dine with you?"

"Yes." Sabo said. "You may go now."

The maid gave one last bow and closed the door.

"Sabo! I can't eat here! This place is too good for me!" Koala whined.

"Then you're letting me eat alone?" Sabo frowned. "I also want a company."

Koala blushed when she saw Sabo pouted. He's too adorable. "I-If you say so."

Sabo laughed and turn to look at his computer. He began to start searching.

"Who is your target this time?" Koala leaned in and her eyes darken when she saw a girl in the screen.

"It's Ain-san." Sabo grinned as the photo appeared. "I think I fell in love at first sight."

Koala took a step back while looking at Sabo's happy face. Her heart clenched painfully. She loved him since they were kids. She never thought a day would come that Sabo's heart would be taken away just like that...

"Sabo, do you think I can make it to New World Academy? I want to study there." Koala smiled painfully. She is so not giving him up.

"Eh?" Sabo blinked at his friend's sudden statement.

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Nami's phone rang. She looked at her phone while walking towards her home.

**"Did you get home safely?" -Him**

**"I am still walking." -Nami**

**"Do you love to sing?" -Him**

**"I sing, but I don't love it." -Nami**

**"I want to hear your singing again." -Him**

**"Were you in Mock Town that night?" -Nami**

**"Yes, I am. If you have some time, I want you to sing something for me." -Him**

**"Why should I do that?" -Nami**

**"If you do, I'll agree to meet with you." -Him**

**"Deal. What song?" -Nami smiled. She wants to see this man, badly!**

"**Crazy In Love With you. I want you to sing it for me." -Him**

**"It'll looks like who's I'm the one crazy in love with you." -Nami**

**"Doesn't that seem nice? The lyrics are message for you." -Him**

Nami flinched then smiled. Once she gets home, she should check the song later. **"Whatever." -Nami**

She exited the inbox area in her phone. Her eyes looked at the message from Kalifa.

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Buggy's eyes twitched in annoyance. Seriously, he have to go back to the New World Island to get this woman in his back treated. His subordinates luckily found a fisherman and ask them for direction. It seems that, they're not in the middle of the sea. They're still in the New World ocean. Damn it, they wasted two hours playing around. And thus, Buggy returned to the island while his subordinates go to the Main City and look for the reporter.

He stopped a taxi and get in. Where should he go? If he bring a woman to his apartment, it'll look like he abducted her. Bringing her to a hospital is a no-no. He don't even know the girl! "Take me to Lougue Town." He said to the taxi driver.

Buggy glanced at the woman. There was a hole in her shoulder, she was definitely shot but the ocean water washed it away. her pulse is weakening every minute. Damn, how long does this woman been in the waters?!

He looked at the woman carefully, she had red-violet hair and rather a unique hairstyle similar to a mohawk. What is she a gangster? But what is she doing in the middle of the ocean?!

"Sir, we're here." The taxi driver said.

Buggy snapped in his thoughts and open the door. He put the woman's arm around his nape. "Go to New World Academy, find the name Red Haired Shanks. Tell him I owe you twice as I needed to pay you." He grinned.

The taxi driver grinned in joy and drove away. Buggy smirked evilly at the thought of Shanks paying lots of Beris. He turn around and felt something was wrong. His eyes popped out from his eyes socket when he realized it. "I left my wallet in that taxi!" He screamed in agony. Damn it all! There are thousands of Beri in that wallet!

"Huh? Buggy?" Alvida opened the door in her house upon hearing someone's cry. "What're you doing here?"

"Nevermind that, can you help me with this woman?" Buggy groaned.

Alvida nodded and put the woman's other arm around her nape as well. The three entered Alvida's room. They put the woman in Alvida's couch. Buggy ran to get some water, per Alvida's instruction. Alvida let her slim body fall in the other couch. Why does she have to do such troublesome things?

"Buggy... You didn't kill her, right?" Alvida asked when Buggy put a basin with some hot water and a towel in the table.

"If I did, why do I have to bring her along?" Buggy argued. "Just treat her already."

"The nerves of the clown." Alvida clicked her tongue.

"What did you say?!" Buggy screamed.

"Nothing, now get out." Alvida ordered.

"What?! Why?!" Buggy yelled. "Why should I listen to you?!"

"Then, do you want to see this woman naked? Come on, just go!" Alvida rolled her eyes and pushed Buggy outside then slammed the door.

"Naked?" Buggy was left completely shocked outside.

Alvida started washing and cleaning the woman's wound. She used her old clothes to change the woman's wet and bloody clothes. She cringed when she opened an old bandage. It was obvious that the wound is still new. She changed it and put on some fresh bandages. After several minutes, she cleaned up and left the woman in her living room. She opened the door and let Buggy in.

"I can pretty much guess why you came here with this woman." Alvida said. "But what on earth do you plan on doing with her next?"

"I haven't thought of it that far." Buggy said. "We'll just wait until she's conscious."

As if on cue, they heard the woman in the couch groaned painfully. She slowly opened her eyes and felt her head ache.

"I'll get some painkiller." Alvida said and walked towards the kitchen.

Buggy sat on front of the woman.

"Who are you?" The woman asked trying to sit up.

"Buggy..." He answered. "And you?"

"Bell-!" The woman didn't continue her words when she felt a massive pain in her head and her entire body.

"Here, drink some." Alvida offered the woman a pill and a glass of water. The woman drank it. She sighed in relief when she felt the pain easing up.

"Can you tell us about yourself?" Alvida sat beside Buggy. The woman stares at them and frowned.

"Who am I?" The woman said.

Buggy faced palmed and Alvida sighed in depression. "Oh no."

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Nami smiled and ran towards her home excitedly. Kalifa gave her the number of her mother! Thank goodness! She wanted to call them for weeks but her previous phone were destroyed and all her contacts were erased. She texted Kalifa saying 'THANK YOU'. She sat at the swing in her orange tree in front of her house and dial the number. Each ring made her thump excitedly. Even her kitten looks so confused at its owner's weird behavior.

**"Who is this?" **A lady from the other side of the line answered.

Nami grinned and tears came out. She knew that voice from anywhere! "NOJIKO!"

**"NAMI?!" Nojiko also recognized the voice. "I missed you little sis!" She cried. **

**"Me too!" Nami sniffled. "Where's Belliemere-san? I want to talk to her." **

There was a silence on other side. "Nojiko?"

**"I'm sorry Nami, it's just that, Belliemere-san has something to do in the village!" Nojiko laughed. But something is definitely fishy. **

**"I see." Nami frowned. "Anyways, I want to tell you a lot of things!" **

The two sisters chatted for like forever. Nojiko hid the story behind Belliemere's real story since she believed that she's still alive. If Nami found out that she's missing, Nami will have a mental break down and no one is there to help her.

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**"The readers happiness is the authors pleasure." -Secret Otaku19's motto**

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_**Law stood up in front of the screen and his eyes darken as he look at his script in his hands. He did not say a word for a couple of minutes. Crickets started cricking and Law didn't even budge. In a moment, he slammed the papers in the floor and walked out. **_

_**"Yohohoho! I think we gave Law-san the wrong script." Brook took the stage and held the papers. "Yep, this script is for me! Brook, the dead and only bones is your MC for this chapter!"**_

_**Brook laughed and bowed politely. "I know that the readers are mostly women but... Readers-sama, can I see your panties?" **_

_**"Eh? They were women?" Sanji blinked as he interrupt Brook's stage. "Mellorines, who are reading this! Please forgive my MC scene yesterday! I was reckless! Give me another chance!" **_

_**Zoro grabbed the crying Sanji out of the stage, and Brook continued the MC scene. "Panties are a marvelous thing for a woman, am I right? Women just can't live without panties! Panties are sacred to men! Panties are-!" **_

_**Zoro came back and grabbed Brook's collar off the stage. **_

_**"No wonder Law got mad while looking at the script!" Usopp yelled. "Author-san! Do something about it!" **_

_**Robin smiled and take over the stage. "Everyone, please read the preview below."**_

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**1. The next day's school! **

**2. Law gave Nami the time and destination for their date the next day.**

**3. Buggy bonds with the woman in amnesia!**

**4. Garp scolding Ace and Sabo!**

**5. Zoro commands Nami again...**

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**_"Did you read the preview everyone?" Robin giggled. "Please look forward to the next chapter then!" _  
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**_"At last, someone with normal MC scene!" Usopp sighed in relief._**

**_"If you don't look forward to it..." Robin smiled mysteriously. "I hope you fall in the stairs and break your neck."_**

**_"NOT!" Usopp bit his tongue. "Is there any normal MC around here?!" _**

**_"Please Review, Favorite and Follow." Robin continued. "If you don't... who knows what happens?" She smiled and walk off the stage._**

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**There you have it, minna-san!**

**You heard Robin right? I even felt shivers as I thought about it. **

**:) Who will be the next MC? **


	44. Chapter 44 - Familiar Face

It's Friday! Nami closed the door behind her and smiled while walking towards the school. She felt really fresh after a talk with Nojiko all night. But in the end she didn't talk to Belliemere.

She saw Law, sitting at the bench where she first saw her kitten. "Law? Good morning."

"Good morning, Nami-ya." Law smiled and stand up. "Shall we go?"

"Were you waiting for me?" Nami blinked. "Why?"

"I want to walk and talk with you." Law answered. "I'll pick you up here tomorrow."

Nami flinched. He can't pick her up HERE! Cavendish planned to tutor her tomorrow in her house and she planned to escape him for the meantime. She don't want to be alone with him for the meantime. "Can we meet up somewhere else?"

Law glanced at her nodded. "Then in front of Shabaody Park. New World Fun is not open until 9am. I'll pick you up at 9:30am. I would really much like a bento tomorrow."

"Eh?" Nami blushed. She never go to dates with a home made lunch before! "Are you sure you want ME to make a bento?"

"I would eat anything, just as long as it's made by you." Law smirked and gave the orange candy that she loves.

Nami's eyes gleamed and accepted. "Thanks!"

"You're very much welcome, Nami-ya." Law smiled.

Zoro clenched his fist as he looked at the walking gangsters towards their building from the veranda.

_**"She's going to be taken away soon." **_

"I can see that." Zoro responds angrily.

_**"You need to do something."**_

"If I know what to do, I did it earlier!" Zoro growled, eyeing Nami and Trafalgar.

_**"All we need to give you is a little push."**_

"We?" Zoro blinked and looked around. He gaped at the two chuckling men. "What the hell?!"

"We are your conscious." Usopp put a hand in front of him like he's some kind of a holy figure; despite that he tried not to laugh.

"Listen to your conscious..." Sanji mimicked Usopp. "You are a MARIMO."

Zoro felt his vein throbbed angrily. "You two!" He angrily chased the two laughing idiots across the hallways.

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**"Ha? You're taking a day off?" Shanks shouted over the phone.**

"For the last time, Shanks! YES." Buggy irritatingly shout back.

**"Is it a date?" Shanks teased. **

"Hell no!" Buggy said.

"Buggy-san, where should I put these dried sheets?" The woman asked from the door.

"In the closets." Buggy said then turn back to the phone.

**"I heard that, you little monster." Shanks chuckled. **

"It can't be helped! Alvida is out work! I can't leave her alone there!" Buggy defended.

**"And? Who's the woman?" Shanks asked.**

"I don't know. I found her yesterday in the ocean, I brought her back and it seems that she lost her memory."

There is a paused in Shanks side at first. **"Buggy, do you know anything from her, like a piece of hint?"**

"Aside from her name? Not really. When she first woke up yesterday, she mentioned that her name is BELL and after that she can't remember anything." Buggy shrugged.

**"You saw her in the middle of the ocean yesterday?" Shanks repeated.**

"Should I record myself and replay it to you?" Buggy growled in annoyance.

**"Get Kobato-sensei to check on her." Shanks suggests. "She might know something about amnesia thingy."**

"I'm not an idiot, of course I know that." Buggy said and then closed his phone. He walked in the kitchen and saw the woman in amnesia doing something. "What're you doing?"

"Sorry, I saw some oranges and made some juice. Do you want to try?" The woman offered him a glass and he accepted it.

Buggy looked at the woman then the drink. He carefully sipped it. "What the hell did you to this? It's delicious!"

The woman sighed in relief. "I don't know myself. My hands just work on it the moment I saw some oranges."

The phone of Buggy rang. "Who?"

**"Sorry, it's Kobato! Shanks told me that you have an amnesia woman in your house. He said to let me look at her."**

**"**That's right. We'll go to the academy to have her check up." Buggy said.

**"Ah, no. I'm in Alurbana Hospital right now." Kobato said. "Can you come here instead? I have a patient to attend to." **

"Alright." Buggy hang up. "Let's go, Bell. We'll go to the hospital."

The woman nodded and frowned. The two went outside and walk towards the Alurbana Hospital. Why walk? Buggy just lost his wallet, remember?

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"Why're you so troubled, early in the morning?" Makino asked her driving husband. She looked at the mechanical arm of Shanks. Normally, he don't use it in school, since he was so proud of it. He lost it when he saved Luffy from an accident. Shanks usually wear the mechanical arm for driving only.

"Buggy saved a woman yesterday in the ocean. He said she lost her memories." Shanks said.

"So it's that why you called Kobato-sensei earlier?" Makino smiled.

Shanks nodded. "Buggy said that the woman's word after she woke up is BELL. Buggy asked her name and she answered that. Guess who went missing in the ocean yesterday?"

"Belliemere-san." Makino looked at the road and frowned. Will troubles ever ceased?

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The woman and Buggy walked inside the hospital. They made their way to Kobato's office. "Where's Kobato?"

"She's in the Room 185, tending to a patient." The nurse inside answered politely.

Buggy nodded and closed the door; the woman followed closely behind him.

The stopped in front of Room 185 and opened the door rudely. "Kobato!"

"Wait a minute, Buggy-sensei!" Kobato jumped in surprised. She saw Buggy in the doorway and didn't step inside.

"What're you doing here?" Buggy's forehead narrowed and looked at Paulie who was sitting in the chair.

"I-uh, I'm accompanying her." Paulie scratched his cheeks sheepishly.

Buggy landed on the woman in the bed. "So you were hospitalized?"

"What does it looks like, you freaking clown?" Kalifa crossed her arms.

"WHAT DID YOU SAY?!" Buggy snapped. Kobato got in between their glaring contest.

Kalifa saw a glimpsed of red-violet hair. The hair that is somehow familiar. "Who's the woman?"

"Bell. She lost her memories and was about to consult Kobato here, but you were taking your time with her." Buggy sarcastically smiled.

"It's not my fault here." Kalifa agued.

"Does Nami know about you?" Buggy crossed his arms.

The woman behind him flinched at the name.

"No, don't you dare tell her." Kalifa warned.

"Why should I? We're not close!" Buggy laughed. "Kobato, we'll wait for you in the office."

Kobato nodded. When Buggy turn around , Kalifa saw someone REALLY familiar in the door frame. The door closed before she breathe. "Belliemere-san?"

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"YOU BIG IDIOTS!" Garp's voice rang throughout the Blue Building. "DO YOU HAVE ANY IDEAS ON WHAT WILL HAPPEN IF SMOKER DIDN'T COME TO YOUR AID IN NO TIME?!

Ace and Sabo covered their ears and laughed nervously. They had that one coming. "Sorry."

Garp sat in his chair and rubbed his aching temple. "I don't want you guys doing something stupid again, am I clear?"

Ace and Sabo chuckled at their grandpa's attitude.

"I want you to report the whole thing to me later, but right now let's talk about something else." Garp looked at them. "Nami's mother is now marked an MIA; aka, MISSING IN ACTION in the ocean. We can't clarify her death yet."

Ace gripped his fist and remembered the scene. She saved his life.

"If you're going to blame yourselves on what will happen, forget it." Garp said. "Nothing is going to change even if you do that. You're dismissed."

Ace and Sabo frowned and nodded and closed the door behind them.

Sabo looked at Ace's face. He really blamed himself on this one. Trying to change the mood, he thought of another topic.

"Ace, do you remember Koala?" Sabo started.

"The childhood friend of yours, other than me and Luffy?" Ace asked. "Why?"

"She claimed that she's going to transfer here." Sabo chuckled. "I said NO, because it's too dangerous."

"Have some pity on the kid." Ace laughed. "She just feel lonely, you know?"

"Is that so?" Sabo whined. "But I worry for her. She even claimed that she'll start working in a part time job!"

"Maybe she really wanted to be with you." Ace teased. "The way you worry, you must have care for her~"

"Don't be stupid." Sabo slapped Ace's head. "She treated me as a brother. Speaking of that. Ace, I promised I will tell you everything right?"

Ace nodded.

"I like someone." Sabo blurted out.

Ace laughed and patted Sabo's back. "Other than Koala? It's just puppy love, Sabo. You'll get over it."

"No, Ace, I'm serious." Sabo looked at him with determined eyes. "I like Ain-san."

"Who is this Ain?" Ace asked. Something is definitely bad about is girl. His Monkey instinct kept on kicking him!

"She's also a marine, based on her information last night. The rest of her files are still downloading in my computer, so I need to get back to my mansion tomorrow." Sabo said.

"You're really serious about her, aren't you?" Ace looked at him.

Sabo nodded. "I am determined to know more about her, Ace."

"I'm not going to say anything until I meet her, Sabo." Ace said seriously. "I won't allow my brother to date someone I don't know."

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Ain, the mysterious woman, walked inside a dark luxurious building. "Arlong-san, that Belliemere-woman has fallen into the ocean."

Arlong grinned. "This is so much fun. Thank you, my dearest spy."

Ain nodded and walked away. She gripped her fist angrily while walking. "Z-sensei, I will avenge you." And thus, she disappeared in the dark hallways which is reek of evil and hate.

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Zoro chased Usopp and Sanji until they reached the school grounds. Usopp and Sanji headed towards Nami and Law. They immediately grabbed Law out of the way, leaving Nami and Zoro.

"Let me go!" Law shouted as he felt his body being dragged away by the idiots.

"What's up with you guys?" Nami blinked.

Zoro pants heavily. "The hell should I know?" He regained he composure and thought of an idea. "Nami, come with me after class."

"Where to?" Nami asked.

"Just come, it's an order." Zoro smirked.

Nami sighed in depression, she really can't do anything about it, can she? "Fine."

And thus, the two people walk towards the black building together..

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_**Crackfic-san, I already gave tons of hints on who is Nami's secret admirer. But if you really don't know, the please look forward to Nami and his agreement. **_

_**BubbleBillie-san, I will put your idea in my story in the future chapters. Thank you for giving me such epic idea. I never really thought of that. **_

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**_Zoro yawned as he took the stage. He looked at the script using his one good eye. "Can't I just summarized it?" _**

**_"No you can't! Read it all!" Usopp yelled from the crowd. _**

**_"Fine." Zoro groaned. "Readers, out there! You must -!" Zoro stopped and scratched his head. "I still can't do this. It's so bothersome!" _**

**_"You're a Straw Hat so suck it up!" Usopp shouted. "Don't tell me the fearsome swordsman has fallen? A swordsman never back down in any challenge!" _**

**_"I get it, after this I get some sake right?" Zoro growled angrily. _**

**_"Sure you can..." Usopp grinned evilly. "It'll be Nami's treat!" Usopp whispered loudly. "You know how much money Nami have right?" _**

**_Zoro grinned at the idea. With Nami's money, he should be able to buy tons of sake bottles! "Read the Previews you guys!" _**

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**1. Nami felt something for the secret admirer?!**

**2. The woman in amnesia's health.**

**3. Law finally got a KISS! **

**4. Zoro and Nami went somewhere together.**

**5. Vivi met Nami's mother?!**

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**_"Read that?" Zoro grinned. "Now, I have finished my scene here, give me my sake."_**

**_Nami threw her sandals straight to Zoro's forehead. "I never agreed to that stupid deal!" _**

**_Zoro groaned in pain and held his forehead painfully. "You little witch!" _**

**_The two green and orange head continued to have an endless argue. _**

**_Usopp shook his head. "They're so not going to end for some time now." _**

**_"This all your fault!" Nami and Zoro yelled. _**

**_The long nose ignored them and took the stage. "Review please!"_**

**_"You don't have the right to say that!" Nami and Zoro yelled again._**

**_"Such cute couples." Usopp smiled. _**

**_"No, we're NOT!" _**

**_"True, they are really NOT." Law, Sanji and Kidd glared at the sniper. _**

**_"You're right and I'm wrong. Forgive me." Usopp broke into sweats while laughing nervously. "Readers, review please? While I can still talk."_**

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**And you heard the man. :) **

**Who is the next MC?**


	45. Chapter 45 - Hickeys and Injuries

Class started throughout the day and Garp is already roaming around the school for some students who'd even think of sneaking out. He let some kids cut class yesterday and I'm sorry to say, that he will NOT let that happen again.

Subjects ended after another, Nami would take some glances at Kid's empty seat. She frowned at the thought of her fault that he's not coming to school again.

While walking around the hallways, Nami find the urged to find Divi and chat with her for a bit in their 30 minutes break. Her phone rang.

**"How's your day?" -Him**

Nami rolled her eyes. She look around then leaned on the wall while texting this mysterious guy. **"Fine, I guess? My Math teacher seems to hate me a lot." **

**"Don't mind her, she's always like that." -Him**

Nami scanned the reply before thinking. This guy seems familiar at her Math Teacher... **"Who the heck are you?" **This guy reeks of suspicion.

**"I told you didn't I? You have to sing my song before I can show myself, Nami." -Him.**

**"Just a hint.. please?" **Nami was dying to know the identity of this guy.

**"I am the man, who's deeply in love with you." -Him**

Nami blinked. Her face turn red, she hid it in the wall with her phone touching her nose. She smiled and felt her heart beat rapidly. Sure, many man confessed to her but she ignored them. This guy is different though. He kept on saying what he feels for her in the messages many times, and slowly Nami came to take it to heart. She wonders if she meet him in personal, would she forget about Cavendish and love this anonymous man?

Nami turn around and panicked when she heard Divi called out to her while waving. "Nami-san! Did you wait that long?"

"Not really." Nami smiled and kept her phone in her pocket. The two friends walk in the school grounds while chatting. Some students played soccer in the court, and some girls are cheering for them like some sluts.

"Nami-san, when I entered the room this morning, I thought I was going to be bullied again, but guess what? The Foxy girls seems to be busy with the Kuja Pirates!" Divi giggled. "Thank goodness, they won't bully me for some time."

Nami chuckled. That Boa sure handle things in her way. "You know, that Snake Princess ain't that bad if we get to know her."

"That's coming from you, Nami-san?!" Vivi exclaimed. "She made you her rival ever since the incident in Mock Town!"

"Really? I don't remember such things." Nami frowned while thinking deeply.

Vivi face palmed herself. "Nami-san, you should remember things like that!"

"You worry too much, Divi." Nami flicked Vivi's forehead.

The bell rang throughout the whole school, signaling them that it's time for class. Nami and Vivi waved at each other and ran to each of their own classrooms.

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Kobato checked the woman in front of her, in case of any head injury. "Buggy-sensei, I don't see any major injuries in her head, except for this bump." Kobato pointed at the woman's head. "Did she hit her head somewhere?"

Buggy thought for a bit. He remembered when he pulled the woman and she landed on their boat pretty hard. "Oh! She hit her head in the boat, alright." He scratched his head sheepishly. "My bad."

Kobato sighed. "She was unconscious and hit her head. No wonder her memories got all messed up. But there's nothing to worry about, she will regain her memories in no time. But for now, she will be feeling several headaches so, I will give you some pain killers." The doctor stood up and searched for in the cabinet.

Buggy looked at the woman and frowned. It was his fault for making her lose her memories, huh? He leaned in to the woman's ear. "Ne, as an apology, would you like to go with me in a bar? It'll help you ease up."

"I forgot to mention this, Buggy-sensei." Kobato adjusted her eyeglass. "No alcohol and smoke for her while she has amnesia." She said then continued her search.

"Then, how about an amusement park?" Buggy whispered.

"Also, no going anywhere that'll make her tired. Her body will need some energy." Kobato propped her head the continued searching.

Buggy felt a tick on his head. "Fine, let's just walk in the park, where some little brats play." He whispered. The woman smiled happily.

Kobato giggled silently upon Buggy's action. He really do care for the woman.

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Lunch, lunch, lunch is Luffy's favorite subject. He stood up after Makino's class. He don't see Buggy anywhere so Art is cancelled for the day! "Nami! You're going to eat with us, alright?! I want you to get to know more of our comrades!" He grinned while jumping up and down excitedly.

"Are you really that excited for Nami to eat with us?" Usopp sweat dropped. "You're just like a kid!"

"No, I am not a kid!" Luffy shouted (angrily yet funnily). "I'm not excited about that, you idiot."

"Then what are you excited about?" Usopp crossed his arms. This better be good.

"Lunch is up!" Luffy grinned.

Usopp fell in his chairs. Well, it's HIS captain we're talking about.

"Guys! See you in the canteen!" Luffy said while jogging in place.

"Sure, we'll catch up t-!" Usopp blinked when Luffy's stretched arms wrapped around his waist. "Don't tell me..." He broke into sweats. As he thought, the captain is already running outside, and he felt that Luffy will 'kindly' pull him along. "You Idiot Luffy!" He shrieked as he bumped into chairs. He let his hands swing, in order to grab something to hold on. Bad luck though.

"Nami-swan! Let's go eat toge-!" Sanji's eyes widen when he felt something grabbed his collar. "Let go of me you long nose!" He shouted when his body was beginning to be dragged away.

Zoro stretched his arms and yawned, as if he just woke up. "Morning already?" His heart nearly got out from his chest when Sanji's back landed to him. He was clearly stunned when he realized that he, along with Usopp and Sanji were being dragged along the hallways.

Shanks looked outside the Blue Building and sweat dropped. "What're those guys doing now?" He looks at the 3 boys swaying like some kites and Luffy dragged them.

"Captain, we'll be going on ahead." Bepo said as he waved. Law nodded and watched his comrades go out. Nami and him were now left alone in the room. Law watched as Nami checked her phone and wallet before going out. Law blocked her though. "Nami-ya, why did you join them?"

"I don't have a choice, Zoro has the authority over me." Nami rolled her eyes. "I lost to him, remember?"

"I should have won that authority if you didn't unexpectedly kiss me." Law smirked and leaned on the door, not letting Nami out.

"I thought you'd like it~" Nami stick her tongue out. She walked towards him and put a hand on his chest. "Every man dreamed of being kissed by a girl like me, right?"

Law smirked and wrapped her arms around her waist, making Nami flinched slightly. Okay, this so not what she was expecting at all. "I would love it if the kiss isn't meant for the drama." He cupped her face and trail her forehead to her jawline with his nails. This action made Nami's spine shivers. She likes that kind of sensation.

Nami smiled and put her hands in Law's shoulder. She caressed Law's neck from time to time. Her eyes were half lidded open and has a seductive look on her face. A kiss meant nothing to her in her current situation. They both slowly leaned in until their lips finally touch. The both of them have their eyes closed while sharing the moment of kiss. Until, Law got very needy...

Law locked the door, not breaking the kiss. He carried Nami into the nearest desk and sat her there. Law searched for an opening through Nami's mouth. She let him in. She felt Law pulled her close as the kiss went from slowly to furiously. Nami couldn't find the timing to breath. She needed to breath but instead, her moans came out, making Law smirked inwardly. He put a hand behind Nami's neck. His lips let go of Nami's lips to give her time to catch her breath. Until then, Law brushed some hairs away from Nami's shoulder. He started kissing her neck. Nami gripped Law's shoulder slightly and moaned. "Wait, Law.." Nami tried to brush him away but Law's grip were stronger. Law kept on sucking Nami's neck, until it left a purple-reddish mark. Law leaned back and looked at his proud work. "That's the first step."

Nami blushed deeply. Seriously? A hickey in her neck wasn't part of her plan. She didn't know that kissing Law would bring this kind of trouble.

"Now that marks you mine, Nami-ya." Law smiled innocently.

Nami groaned. "I'm not in anyone's property, and you know that." She hopped from the desk where they make out, and walk towards her bag. She put out a mirror and grunted when she saw a pretty big hickey. "Now how am I supposedly to hide this?" She murmured.

Both of them heard someone knocked from the door.

"Huh? Why is it lock?" Bepo's voice can be heard outside. "Captain?"

Law opened it. "What?"

"Nothing, I was wondering what took you so long." Bepo said. "Your curry will get cold."

Law nodded. He looked back at Nami and smiled. "See you later, Nami-ya."

Nami groaned in response and heard the door close. Hickeys are troublesome. She tied her pony tail in a side style and put her tied up long hair in her shouder where her hickey was. That should do the trick. Please don't let some wind brushed her hair off her shoulder!

They didn't know that a woman was hiding in the tree, like a ninja, watching over them. When she saw Law leave, she disappeared in the sight.

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"Is that so?" Arlong's voice said. "That Nami seems to be getting soft..." He slammed his hands in the table. "Kill the guy."

**"As you wish, Arlong-san." A woman's voice answered. **

"Do it nice and smoothly, alright? Ain." Arlong snickered then hang up. If it wasn't for his business, he would've kill the guy with his own hands.

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School ended pretty fast. There's nothing new and wrong.

Nami stayed behind and stick some big bandage in her neck to hide Law's hickey.

Law and his gang made their way outside the school, not knowing that a skilled woman in assassination was trailing them.

Ace was busy talking to Nojiko on the phone while laughing and saying sweet talks. Sabo noticed someone familiar ran passed him. He was determined to that she's his major love, Ain-san. He ran after her, silently.

Luffy and the others broke their gang and went on their separated ways, saying that they all have part time jobs, except for Zoro who leaned on the school gate while waiting for Nami.

"Should we go visit Buggy's house later?" Makino whispered to Shanks. "I'm worried about Belliemere-san."

Shanks nodded and opened the door of their car. "We need to let Buggy know about Nami's mother."

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"Nami-san, I'll see you tomorrow then?" Vivi smiled.

Nami nodded and waved at Divi. "Take care." She watched as Divi ride in her man's car.

"You two must be really close huh?" Zoro laughed behind her.

"Stop stalking me." Nami teased.

"What happened to your neck?" Zoro looked at her bandaged neck.

Nami covered her neck nervously. "Nothing, just some hot water was poured on it accidentally." Nami laughed nervously. She didn't want to let Zoro know about her Law's making out session. "Where are we going?"

"Follow me." Zoro smiled and pulled her hand.

"Are you sure we're not going to get lost?" Nami pouted and walked beside Zoro.

"It's the only place that I'm not getting lost." Zoro argued, making Nami giggled. "It's my favorite napping place."

"I thought you sleep everywhere." Nami teased, not letting go of Zoro's hand.

"Shut up." Zoro said. He looked at the time in his cellphone. 3:55pm. They still got time. "Every troublesome things can be forgotten once you're there. Even Luffy and the others don't know it."

Every troublesome things huh? "So it's your secret place?" Nami chuckled.

Zoro nodded. He noticed that this woman has been through something that he didn't know but he's willing to do anything to make her feelings comfortable while she's with him. He WILL make her comfortable.

A taxi went passed them, Nami caught a glimpsed of the woman inside it. Her eyes widen as she look at the taxi that was already far away.

"What is it?" Zoro asked him.

"No, nothing. Maybe just my imagination." Nami felt pain inside her. Maybe she just misses her mother so much that she's starting to hallucinate about it.

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Buggy and the woman in amnesia went down the taxi. They just arrived in a park. They went to some malls to do some window-shopping but the park is still the best! A girl ran after some kids but then fell. The woman kindly helped her. "It's just a scratched." The woman smiled. Buggy sighed and look for the fountain and hoping to get some water to clean it up. The child who fell cried like there's no tomorrow; afraid of her mother will scold her.

A car parked in the parking lot and the two couples go outside the car.

"Kohza, are you sure Apis-chan is playing here?" Vivi looked around.

"That little sis of mine loves to play around." Kohza sighed. The couple heard a familiar cry. They ran towards it, and saw Buggy and some woman treating a kid's injured leg while the kid cry. "Apis?!" He ran in her aid.

"Kohza-oniichan!" Apis hugged her brother while sitting. "I'm scared!"

"The treatment is done." The woman stand up. "She just fell on the floor and scratched her leg that's all."

Vivi bowed politely. "Thank you so much for helping Apis-chan."

"Don't mention it." Buggy interrupt. Vivi's face cringed at the sight of her art teacher. "Buggy-sensei?"

"What're you doing here?!" Buggy exclaimed.

"I should ask you the same thing!" Vivi sweat dropped. "Shanks-sensei said that you had a major accident to the point that you will go through a surgery!"

Buggy clenched his fist angrily. "That Shanks!"

Vivi laughed lightly and looked at the woman. Somwhere in her mind, told her that she wants to be fond of her.

The woman smiled at her. "What's your name, dear?"

"Vivi... Nefertari Vivi." Vivi smiled and adjusted her eyeglass shyly. "This man is my boyfriend, Kohza."

Kohza bowed slightly while carrying his sister.

"The kid you helped is Apis-chan. She's Kohza's younger sister."

"Such lovely relationships you have." The woman chuckled. "I'm Bell.."

Vivi nodded. "Bell-san, are you and Buggy-?"

"No, we're NOT!" Buggy exclaimed while the woman chuckled behind him.

"I see." Vivi laughed nervously.

"Onii-chan, it still hurts." Apis interrupt.

Kohza nodded. "Then let's go home and get it all treated."

Apis nodded and Kohza turn around. "Thank you auntie! Thank you clown-san!"

"Clown?" Buggy gaped.

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_**"And Review." Kid stand up on the stage. **_

_**"That's it?" Usopp's eyes twitched. "What's up with you?! Are you sick or something?!" **_

**_"I'm not the one who's sick! The author is!" Kid growled. "And plus! Why I didn't appear in several chapters?! Am I that unpopular?!" _**

_**"You were the one who wanted to give space!" Usopp yelled back. "Some readers wanted you back already so make up your mind and return to class!" **_

_**"You can't tell me what to do!" Kid released a scary aura. "I'll return after Nami *beep* *beep* *beep*-!" **_

_**"You can't tell the readers some SPOILERS!" Usopp yelled. "You can't tell your epic entrance when you save Nami from-!" **_

_**Zoro sighed. "Why am I the one cleaning these things up?" He growled in annoyance while dragging Usopp out of the scene. **_

_**Kid smacked his head angrily. **_

_**"Don't tell me your frustrated about the scene where Nami and Law kissed?" Robin smiled, making Kid cringed.**_

_**"Nah... I ain't got nothing to do with them anymore." Kid crunched the poor script in his hands. "You damn author! Hurry up and make me appear already, I'm ready to kill someone!" **_

_**"Is it me or he's referring to the kiss?" Chopper murmured. **_

_**"Such a TSUNDERE." Robin chuckled. "How cute." **_

_**Kid glared at the screen. "You damn readers MUST review and love this story, or else this lazy author won't do a thing." He threatened.**_

_**"You can't do THAT!" Nami punched his head and knocked some sense to him. Nami walked out the stage, leaving an unconscious captain. **_

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_**"Wait, where 's the preview?" Usopp shrieked. **_

_**"Our MC teared the script so we don't know." Chopper shook his head. "Our MC is also knocked out." **_

_**"Does that mean..." Usopp blinked at the screen. "LOOK FORWARD TO THE NEXT CHAPTER!" **_


	46. Chapter 46 - The Request

_**"Okay... Today the author received a message about SOPA." Ace looked at the papers in his hand. "It is needed to be stopped or else WNWA will be gone, forever." He frowned and rubbed his aching temple. "We need all the reader's support and love. Go to google and type STOP SOPA 2014. Click the petition one. We need more supporters through ONLINE SPACE. I don't want to disappear yet..." **_

_**"You are NOT going to disappear, Ace!" Luffy stand up from the crowd and yelled desperately. "I will NOT let that happen."**_

_**"But I'm already dead in the actual series, little bro." Ace chuckled with hurt in his voice. "The author here is kind enough to let me be alive here." **_

_**"But-!" Luffy felt his tears in the edge of his eyes. **_

_**"Happy Reading, readers." Ace frowned but forced himself to smile, making everyone in the crowd feel sad. **_

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Law and his gang made their way in Bepo's house to relax and do some things there. A woman hid behind the pillar, carefully watching them. 'I will kill anyone in order to avenge Z-sensei.' The woman thought while clenching her fist.

Law glanced at in his back, sensing someone. Ain put a dagger behind her, waiting for the right chance. Law urged his comrades to make a detour quietly. When they turn in a corner, Ain quickly followed them. When she turn to the same corner, they were nowhere to be found. She quickly felt something pat her shoulder, she jumped back in an instance. "You're the boy from Cocoyashi." She said, keeping her dagger out of sight. She glanced back, hoping that her target is not far.

"Ain-san, right?" Sabo greeted. "My name is Sabo, nice to meet you."

Ain just nodded in return. "Right. I have to go now." She turn around but Sabo held her wrist.

"I want to know more about you, Ain-san!" Sabo said. "Please?"

Ain struggled. "I can't! I have something to do."

Sabo frowned. "Then your number."

Ain blinked. "HA?"

"I want to get in touch with you." Sabo smiled. Ain's eye twitched in annoyance. Who is this guy?! She looked at the spot where her target might have been to and groaned.

"Alright, fine." Ain said, feeling her wrist being let go; she quickly ran away. But she was stopped by the same man who was already in front of her. "How-?!" She pointed to where they were and at their present spot.

"You're not a normal woman, are you?" Sabo innocently smiled. He hold her wrist with his other hand where he have a black ring. Ain immediately felt weak. "A devil fruit user.."

Ain regained her composure. "What are you?"

"Just a normal student from New World Academy." Sabo replied. "Ain-san, your number."

Ain sighed and put out her cellphone. "I will tell you this ONE TIME and please don't bother me always. I'm busy." She looked at him with a serious face.

Sabo nodded and added her number in his device. "Want to hang out for a second?"

"I told you, I have to go somewhere!" Ain argued. "I don't have time for you."

Sabo smiled and pulled her arms. "Don't be ignorant. I always wanted to meet you again." He whispered the last part to himself.

"What? I didn't hear that." Ain narrowed her eyes.

"No important reason!" Sabo laughed and continued to drag the woman.

Ain scratched her head irritatingly. She have to do her job, damn it!

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"Captain, why did we took a detour?" Shachi asked.

Law shrugged and glanced at the back. "Maybe it's just my imagination."

"What imagination?" Penguin interrupt his thoughts.

"Ah? Isn't that Buggy?" Bepo exclaimed while pointing at the park. They all have disgusted looks when they saw Buggy pushing the swing with a woman in it.

"That's just gross." Shachi and Penguin said in unison. A clown and a fine woman doesn't just fit together.

Law looked carefully at the woman. She seems familiar and she saw her from somewhere. He thought for a bit and remembered the picture frame in Nami's room. It's the woman with Nami and the other girl! "Guys, can you go ahead without me? I want to make sure of something."

Bepo, Shachi and Penguin nodded. "Text us, captain!" They waved before going ahead.

Law walked in front of Buggy and the woman. Buggy's face cringed. Oh great, another student who caught him playing around without going to school.

"Why're you here?" Law asked. "I thought your plane crashed in the ocean and your body was never found."

"HA?!" Buggy almost choke on his statement. That Shanks always exaggerate on making up some reason! The woman giggled, making Law look at her.

"Who is she?" Law asked the teacher.

"Bell, she's staying with me, until she was healed. She lost her memories." Buggy crossed his arms.

"Does she know that she's connected to Nami-ya?" Law asked bluntly. No more beating around the bushes, losing her memories is enough to explain things.

"Nami?" The woman repeated. In a second, the pain rushed to her at the sudden vision in her head. "It hurts!" She hold her head painfully. Buggy hold her shoulders to hold her down.

"Trafalgar! Help me carry her to Alvida's house!" Buggy ordered. Law nodded and ran to wait for the taxi. Buggy carried the woman to Alvida's house with Law in the taxi. Buggy looked at the woman in his shoulders. "Damn it." He hated her seeing in such state.

"I wouldn't do that if I were you." Law leaned on the seat. "Nami-ya would get pretty upset if she founds out you love this woman."

"I DO NOT!" Buggy blushed.

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Nami sweat dropped at their destination. "Zoro, we're not lost right?"

"We're not!" Zoro argued. "I told you, I'm going the right way!"

Nami nodded. They were walking along the beach. She looked at her right side. Oh look, she can see the Black Building and the Blue Building of the school. She felt Zoro started to act weird and carried her suddenly in a bridal style. "Wait a minute! What're you-?!" She locked her arms around Zoro's neck when he started to jump up a small cliff using the trees. "Don't you dare let go of me!" She screamed.

They both landed on a middle sized space of a cliff. Their view behind them is now the cliff rock and in front of them is the sea. Nami carefully looked down where Zoro climbed up. Below them is the crashing waves, and above them is the tip of the cliff. "How on earth did you found this place?!"

"Before the first semester of school, I saw this area from the Black Building." Zoro groaned as he sat down, leaning on the cliff-wall facing the ocean.

Nami looked at him and sat too. Maybe this area has some painful memories for Zoro that it's hard for him to let go.

"I decided to take a look and the moment I knew, I end up here."

Nami cringed. "So you were lost!?"

"It's pretty magical you know?" Zoro laughed at the disappointed expression of the long haired woman.

"I can't deal with you right now." Nami slapped her face. "What's so special about this place anyway?"

Zoro smiled and look at the ocean in front of them. "Idiot. Feeling the sea breeze, hearing the waves and the sea gulls? What could be more relaxing than that."

Nami frowned. Why is this guy being so simple, anyway?

"Whenever I have something trouble in mind, I let those feelings out here." Zoro continued. "I let it all out by shouting, screaming and no one seems to hear a thing. It's pretty effective."

"Heh~" Nami nodded and looked around. Really, there's no one! "Do you have something troubling you, Zoro? You seem to come here often."

"I have, since middle school. But I started letting those out during High School." Zoro answered.

"What is it about?" Nami smiled. She wanted to, at least get him open up to her.

Zoro looked at her and smiled. "Robin is my first love."

Nami choked her own saliva. "You? Her? But!"

"I know, but Franky seems to care for her. He deserves her more than me. I'm nothing but a brute to anyone." Zoro laughed. "During middle school, I often gets into fights. I don't even know what the word FRIEND is until that idiot captain of mine came. Just one conversation changed me. At first, there's nothing more than an alliance in saving someone but after that certain goal, I became fond of that idiot."

"So, what're we talking about here?" Nami smiled, making Zoro's nerve ticked.

"You ungrateful woman, I even thought of opening myself up to YOU!" Zoro argued. "I never really tell these things to anyone!"

Nami waved her hand to defend herself. "Is that so? Please continue!"

"Nevermind." Zoro coughed. "I brought you here to make you relax. There's something bothering you right? Shout it all out. Let your frustration out in the sea."

Nami looked at the sea and frowned. True, she has so much to worry about. She stand up and sat in front of the sea. She wanted to let it all go. Zoro smiled and closed his eyes. Crying never fix a situation, shouting is a different story though. It's like talking to someone her/his problems and let the feelings all eased up.

Nami breathed in. **"ZORO! YOU MORON! YOU LAZY GUY! YOU IDIOT! YOU ALGAE-HEAD!" **

Zoro felt his angry vein behind his head. "WHY ME?!"

Nami looked at him. "For some reason, being with you ticks me off." She smiled at the marimo.

Zoro gaped. "Well sorry for bringing you here!"

"But also, being with you makes me ease up a lot." She smiled. For a second, Zoro saw something like happiness in her eyes.

"That's good to hear." Zoro leaned back. At least he has done his mission. He already know Nami's middle school life. He knew being separated from her family really pains her, but she's doing her best to stay strong. "Nami, can I hear you sing?"

Nami raised her eyesbrows. "Why now?"

"It's an order." Zoro smirked.

"Fine." Nami groaned and opened her bag. She looks for a sheet inside and looked for her phone.

"What's up with the sheet?" Zoro asked. "Do you always bring some music lyrics?"

"Not really." Nami sat beside him and made herself comfortable. "Someone requested me to sing it. So I'll practice it now. Killing two birds with one stone, right?"

Zoro smirked. He definitely knew who requested it. He lay down on the hard floor, with his head on Nami's lap.

"What're you doing?" Nami clenched her teeth.

"Let me stay like this for now." Zoro said with a calm voice. Nami sighed in defeat and let him what he wants. She search for the instrumental song and played it. As Nami wait for her turn to sing, she caressed Zoro's hair for the mean time, screw that. She became addicted to Zoro's hair and touch it every now and then.

Zoro closed his eyes and smiled at the touch.

**Should I tell him? Should I tell him not?**

**(There are the million things that I can't tell you)**

**Wrote you letters that I didn't sign**

**(You turn around, just one look and I'm in heaven)**

Zoro smirked when he felt the lyrics coming up.

**I see the flowers bloom, when you're around me.**

**I see the angels sing, the sweetest melody.**

**Whenever you call my name.**

Nami smiled. So these are the words that her secret admirer wanted to tell her.

**If only I could tell you how I'm feeling.**

**How much it means to me.**

**Why can't you see that I'm crazy in love with you? **

Nami stopped singing and sighed tiredly. "How was it?"

Zoro looked into her eyes with sincere ones. "Nami.." He sit up beside her. "I-" He needed to proceed in the promise between them. She sings, he let her know his identity as the secret admirer. Before he could tell anything else, they heard some fireworks across the beach.

They both sweat dropped.Who on earth would fire fireworks in broad day light?

"What is it?" Nami remembered Zoro's unfinished sentence.

Zoro cleared his throat. "No, not yet."

"Not yet?" Nami blinked. "Come on, tell me! I'm curious!" She grabbed Zoro's neck and shook it violently.

"N-No!" Zoro argued while choking.

Nami fell out of balanced and the bandage from her neck fell out. In bad luck, she landed on top of Zoro.

"A hickey?" Zoro breathe out. "Nami, you have a hickey on your neck?!"

Nami covered her neck immediately. "This is nothing! It's just a bruise!" She lied.

"I know a hickey when I see one, witch." Zoro growled. "Who gave you that?"

"Why do you care? You're not my boyfriend or anything!" Nami argued.

Zoro looked at her body. There's no sign of a forceful act against her so it means that she let someone give her a hickey. Anyone or not, he will not tolerate this. He grabbed Nami's shoulder and forcefully kissed her. Nami's eyes widen. Oh great, being kissed in the same day with a different man? If someone sees her, she might be called a slut right now. Zoro broke the kiss. Nami could see pain and guilt in his one good eye. Where did he get the scar in his other eye anyway? Nami felt really bad, for Zoro to feel that way. She don't know why though.

"Sorry, I crossed a line." Zoro stand up and grabbed his bag. Nami also stand up. She hold Zoro's shoulder and kissed him. It was Zoro's turn to be shocked. His body relaxed for a bit and kissed her back.

Nami continued the kiss. She will sacrifice herself on anything if it would make her friend, feel comfortable. If she didn't kissed Zoro, he would have avoided her and feel guilt and pain always. She gently broke the kiss.

Zoro smiled at her. "Alright, what's the catch?"

Nami giggled. "Just to let me come here often. It's really a nice place to relax from troubles."

Zoro frowned at the thought of the kiss without meaning. Did Law feel like him when Nami kissed him in the drama? Hell, it felt incomplete. "Nami, what would you do if you meet the secret admirer?"

"Be happy, I guess?" Nami smiled but then stopped. Wait a minute? She never told anyone about a secret admirer, right? The only one who knows about it is her kitten! Could it be that Zoro is...

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_**"How was it?" Sabo frowned beside Ace who was also frowning. **_

_**"Why're you guys like some zombies! It's supposed to be a happy MC scene right?!" Usopp yelled. **_

_**"It can't be helped, the cyber space is being attacked right now." Robin frowned. "Even our supposedly fun and energetic MC is down." **_

_**"Readers, please do as I told you above." Ace smiled in a fake smile. "I don't want to disappear yet. I want to keep making you guys laugh and have your emotions messed up."**_

_**"The last part isn't necessary!" Usopp argued. "Didn't you hear? There's also a possibility that it won't come true! We'll just wait for March 19 for their decisions." **_

_**"It's this week." Ace sighed. "Good for you because you didn't die on the actual One Piece!" **_

_**"I'm very much sorry." Usopp bowed. **_

_**"Anyways, please review and let us know what you think about this chapter." Sabo said while bowing. "Let's go home, Ace." **_

_**Ace nodded. The two left the stage and walk away. **_

_**"They're so not doing their jobs as MC." Usopp felt a tick on his head. "What is this? DOOMSDAY?!" **_

_**"For fanfiction, yes." Sanji frowned. "But hey, ZoNa/LawNa/KidNa won't be happening!" His expression changed at the thoughts of Nami being single. "The three morons don't even notice Nami-san in the actual series!" **_

_**Law, Kid and Zoro glared, making Sanji laugh even more. "And Oda-san said that I'm the only guy who has romance. Nami-swan!" He ran off to find his beloved navigator. **_

_**"Anyways... we'll keep on pursuing Ace and Sabo to continue the MC scene tomorrow." Chopper added. "I hope those guys cheered up by then." **_

_**"Well then, PLEASE LOOK FOR FORWARD THE NEXT CHAPTER!" Usopp said. **_


	47. Chapter 47 - Who's that Girl!

_**"I'm still alive?" Ace blinked. "Wait! Didn't SOPA already deleted me?!" **_

_**"We don't even know what's happening out there." Sabo laughed nervously. "But isn't it nice to have this story going on again?" **_

_**Ace laughed while patting Sabo's back. "I can't believe it!" **_

_**Usopp's eyes twitched in annoyance. "You two! Would you care to explain where you have been?! The readers have been waiting for days! Now we don't even know if they remembered the last chapter!" He yelled. **_

_**"Don't stress out too much. You're nose will be longer than before." Ace teased. **_

_**"Shut up!" Usopp shouted (comically). "Seriously, what have the author been up to?!" **_

_**"She said she's BUSY." Sabo explained. "She's in another country right now. And the time for her to go back to her home country is near. She have to pack." **_

_**"Yeah. She's already on college this upcoming year right?" Ace grinned. "What's her course?" **_

_**"HOLD UP!" Usopp stopped them from getting all relaxed in their current conversation. "Guys? Hello?! We're in THIS story right? No one cares about our author's life here. The readers will be bored!"  
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"Zoro, you..." Nami choked out. This is pretty much her guess but Zoro is her freaking secret admirer?! Wait a minute.. She had told herself countless of times that she MIGHT fall in love with THIS guy!

Zoro looked at the troubled face of the woman. He laughed. "Idiot. Of course I am NOT! Don't be full of yourself!"

Nami stares at him for a moment and then laughed. "You're right! It's just way too impossible!" She grabbed her bag. "Now then, shall we go? It's getting late."

Zoro nodded and carried her while he jumped down the cliff. Once they landed, Nami immediately walk along the shore ahead of him, while playing with the water in her feet. As Zoro walk behind her, watching; he frowned. Maybe he's not cut out to be her real admirer. Judging her expression earlier, she seems troubled. Maybe he can just keep loving her through text.

Nami walk in front of Zoro, not letting him know that she's thinking about the similar topic. 'He seems like a bad liar to me.' She thought. She knew it was Zoro who she was texting all along. He just don't want to make her feel uncomfortable, she guess. She can just go with the flow. If Zoro felt comfortable through text, she'll text him back.

There's no problem at all.

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Buggy and Law laid the woman down in Alvida's sofa. Buggy knew where Alvida's spare key is; thanks for being childhood friends and partners.

"Do you have painkillers here?" Law asked.

"I think it's in the kitchen." Buggy said.

Law walked into the kitchen and search for the pills. He needed to do what his knowledge are capable of.

The door opened and Buggy looked out to see who it was. "Welcome home."

Alvida gritted her teeth angrily. "Not again..."

"I can't bring an unconscious girl in my home!" Buggy defended. "Your house is the only place I can depend on."

Alvida sighed and walked into the living room. "We're not Middle Schoolers, Buggy."

"Alvida-san, what shoul-!" Boa stopped talking and looked at the living room. "What is he doing here?" She pointed at Buggy.

"He just brought a patient in my home." Alvida rolled her eyes. "Could you wait here? I'm going to get some things." Boa nodded and Alvida ran upstairs.

"Oi, Buggy. Here it is." Law said handing him the pills.

"Alright, now WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE?" Boa growled at Law.

"I should ask you the same thing." Law smirked.

"I'm an A-Pop singer and Alvida-san is my manager!" Boa smiled with a dangerous aura behind her. "And you?"

"Nothing, just bringing Nami-ya's relative in a safe place." Law answered.

"Relative?" Buggy and Hancock blinked in confusion.

"Yes, she's Nami-chan's mother." Shanks entered the living room. "Sorry, the door was open so I came in."

"What do you mean mother?" Law asked while looking at the woman, laying on the sofa.

"We'll tell you everything we know." Makino smiled beside Shanks.

"Yosh! I've got ev-!" Alvida's vein throbbed in her forehead. "Why are there so many people now, Buggy?"

Buggy laughed nervously. "It's not my fault."

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Sabo eyed the woman in front of him. He was feeling happy, no, overjoyed to see the woman again. "So, Ain-san..."

Ain seems to snapped in her deep thoughts and looked at him. "What?"

"What does your family looks like?" Sabo smiled. He have to keep a conversation going between them or else, she'll get tired of him.

Ain clutched her skirt and frowned. "I-I have a family I guess?"

"What does that mean?" Sabo blinked.

"I was an orphan, and Master Z took me in." Ain said. "He trained, he feed and teaches me like a real teacher and a real family."

"He sounds like a really nice guy." Sabo leaned back. "I want to see him."

"He's dead." Ain looked at Sabo straight in the eyes. "He was murdered."

Sabo gaped. "Sorry to hear that." He cleared his throat. He needed to change the topic to ease the tension. "S-So Ain-san, what do you do for a living?"

"I work under Arlong. My job is to obey him, I guess?" Ain said.

Sabo choked on his saliva. "Arlong, you say?!"

"You know him?" Ain asked.

"Does that mean we're enemies?!" Sabo exclaimed.

"I don't know." Ain crossed her arms. "What grudge do you have in him?"

"Not me... The school principal wanted me and my bro to investigate Arlong." Sabo shrugged. "Why are you working for him? The marines planned on doing something to him! If you get involve with him further, you'll be arrested too!"

"Marines?" Ain's shoulder shook. "I hate them.."

"What?" Sabo breathe.

"Vice Admiral Kizaru is the who murdered Master Z." Ain glared and stand up. Everyone in the tea house was startled by Ain's sudden action. "I work under Arlong to get my revenge on marines. I will do anything he orders until Kizaru dies!"

"Killing Kizaru won't being your master back." Sabo grabbed her wrist. "Please reconsider! I don't want to be your enemy!"

Ain struggled free. "You Don't Know Me." She glared. "How would you know the feeling of a person who just witnessed someone beloved to you, being killed?" Sabo's grasp slowly letting go of her; he was speechless and somehow heart broken. He really don't want to make her his enemy.

**"Sabo! Seriously, don't run off just like that!" -Ace**

Sabo frowned at the text of his brother. He closed his phone, not wanting to talk to anyone right now.

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The doctor from Cocoyashi ran towards a room in the basement of the main city's hospital. "How is the girl?" He pants heavily towards a nurse.

"She's awaken!" The nurse exclaimed. "Finally, after 1 month!"

The doctor sighed in relief. "Don't tell this to anyone, until the girl is fully recovered. Arlong thought that she is dead, but he doesn't know that we gave him a false report."

The nurse nodded. The doctor smiled and entered the room. "How are you feeling?"

The girl in a braid, pink hair looked at him in confusion. "I'm alive?"

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Cavendish murmured something in the corner of his room while sharpening his special knife. "Soon, I will kill you, Nami."

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Law called Bepo to pick him up in Alvida's house. He was surprise to see Nami's mother in amnesia. He clearly have no idea that such incident happened in Cocoyashi yesterday! He surely hope, Hancock won't be the one who break the ice with Nami. Or else, hell will break lose. Heck, Shanks already warned them all not to tell Nami about it, until Belliemere regained her memories.

"Are you alright, captain?" Bepo asked.

Law nodded and leaned on the seat. Seriously, there's nothing to worry about. He will definitely make Nami's day tomorrow a memorable one. It is their FIRST DATE after all. He have to make it a little special.

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_**"HOW WAS IT?" Ace grinned. "Sabo is pretty bad, not answering my reply earlier but heck, he's going to have karma soon." **_

_**"Clam it, Ace." Sabo sighed. "Please read the preview!" **_

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**1. Law X Nami date! **

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_**"That's it?!" Usopp shrieked. "That's not even worth waiting for!" **_

_**"Don't be stupid." Ace slapped his head. "There are many LawNa lovers out there. Didn't you know that tons of readers, messages the author, wanting her to create A LOT OF LAWNA STUFFS?"**_

_**"But sorry, she can't make One Shots about them, for now." Sabo smiled. "As we speak earlier, she's busy in packing her things. She even sneaked out to update this chapter." **_

_**"Wait a minute, what will happen to all KiNa and ZoNa lovers, next chapter?" Usopp blinked. "Won't they get bored?" **_

_**"About that, the author said SORRY." Ace laughed. "But she said that she's planning something evil for those two couples."**_

_**"Like?" Usopp asked. **_

_**"KiNa in School Festival." Sabo smiled innocently. "ZoNa in Secret Admirer incidents." **_

_**"Guys, we're running out of time." Chopper cried. **_

_**"Oh right... Dear Readers!" Sabo grinned beside Ace. "Please READ, REVIEW, LOVE, FOLLOW, FAVORITE WNWA."**_

_**"And thus, we are your reliable MC; always lively, always happy." Ace added playfully. "Until then!"**_

_**"THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR WAITING." Ace and Sabo bowed and everyone in the crowd clapped**_

_**"Why is everyone clapping?" Usopp interrupted. "This is just an MC thingy right?! There is no favoritism right?!"**_

_**But then, his voice was never heard when the screen went black.**_

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_**Who is the next MC? **_


	48. Chapter 48 - Date Part I

_**"Hey there!" Chopper cheered while looking at YOU. "The author wants to apologize for updating so SLOW. She said that she'll make it up to you guys by making your emotions all messed up. (LOL)." **_

_**"What's the suppose to mean?" Usopp sweat dropped. "What happened to the author anyway?" **_

_**"Weren't you updated, Usopp?" Sanji crossed his arms. "They moved back to their old home country and their WiFi is not installed." **_

_**"And how come she can update now?" Usopp looked at Sanji. **_

_**"All hail to all the internet shops. She wrote the story in her laptop then uploaded it on an internet shop." Sanji explained. **_

_**"Why won't they install a WiFi in their home?" Usopp asked again. **_

_**"Because! They're in their home in province. By June, the author is going to college in a city. They will find a house in the city and install the internet there. Understand that, you shitty sniper?" Sanji growled. **_

_**Usopp nodded, not being affected by Sanji's angry response. **_

_**"Guys..." Chopper's eyes were all watery. "I'm the MC here." **_

_**Usopp and Sanji exchanged looks and felt a dangerous aura behind them. "R-Robin?"**_

_**Robin smiled dangerously. "You're making Chopper cry?" **_

_**"Ah no.. It's-uh-we..." Usopp laughed nervously. In a flash, Usopp ran, leaving a already-beat-up guy. **_

_**Franky and Zoro watched the scene. **_

_**"Sheesh, the ero-cook should learn how to run away from girls, not run towards them." Zoro sweat dropped, making Franky nod in agreement. **_

_**"So anyway!" Chopper smiled. "Thank you for the wait and HAPPY READING!" **_

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[[[The Next Morning]]]

Time Check: 8:30am

Law looked at himself in the mirror, he's getting ready for the date later with his soon-to-be-lover (he hoped). He wore his usual black jean with black and white sneakers. Plus, a black and yellow hoodie with the Heart Pirates sign in the middle. He arranged his fur hat, not wanting to take it off. He looked at his long sword, which is his weapon during fights, he can't bring it on the date now, would he?

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Nami walked out of the bathroom, and dried her hair. She don't want to see Cavendish, who will come and tutor her; not now. She looked at herself in the mirror. She wore a pink fit shirt with some Beri signs in the corner of it. A short jean with pink/black belt around it. A high-knee socks and pink/white rubber shoes. It's an amusement park were talking about, wearing heels would only get in the way of. She tied her hair in one pony tail. She grabbed her black shoulder bag and ran downstairs.

Nami's eyes twitched nervously at the sight of a lunch box on the table in front of her. She woke up too early to make a lunchbox. It's her first time bringing a lunchbox to a guy. Will he even like it?

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Law walked outside his room and locked it. He stopped in front of his room, after seeing the new-neighbor, looking at his mailbox outside his room. He was about to ignore him but the blonde talked.

"Trafalgar, right?" Cavendish smiled. "It's Saturday and you don't have any school. Mind if I ask where are you heading?"

"It's none of your business." Law scoffed and began to walk passed him.

"I see. So it's a date." Cavendish leaned on his door, making Law stop walking. "You're wearing cologne."

Law glanced back. "So what? I have a date which is obviously none of your concern. "

Cavendish smirked and grabbed the handle of his door. "Be careful, women are so bothersome that you want to kill 'em someday." He entered the room, leaving a confused Law.

Law shrugged and made his way in the parking lot. He started to drive towards Shabaody Park, to pick up Nami.

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Nami walked towards the respective destination. She glanced at the clock. 'Exactly 9:30 huh?' She thought. She was about to sit in the bench when she caught a glance at a gangster's bike. She saw Heat, entering a shop, she wanted to call him and ask him about Kid, but just on time, Law's yellow-black car stopped in front of her.

"Nami-ya, sorry I'm late. The traffic nearly killed me." Law said from inside. Nami opened the door and sat.

"2 minutes late is not a big deal." Nami sighed and smiled at the man beside her. "Let's go."

Law messed with her hair first before starting his car. "Did I ever mention you look stunning today?"

"Oh really? I thought I am stunning EVERYDAY." Nami stick her tongue out.

The car drove fast along the road. 2 cans of cola dropped on the floor, while standing in the roadside.

"What are Trafalgar and Nami doing together?" Heat choked.

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Law and Nami traveled for almost half an hour to get into the New World Fun. They stepped outside the car and looked at the intense amusement park in front of them.

"Have you been here before?" Nami asked her date.

"Not really, in fact, this area is kind of new." Law said. He then, grabbed her hand and walked inside. "Shall we?" Law smiled at the nervous woman.

"S-sure?" Nami laughed nervously and followed Law towards the ticket booth. Truthfully, she's not ready for anything like this. During her 4 years in hell with Arlong, she never really went out to this kind of place. She was scared and somehow happy. If someone from Arlong sees them, Law will get in trouble for sure. Not only him, but her too. Skipping the tutor that Arlong assigned her to, is not a very good news to him. Her thoughts were snapped by Law who was handing her the ticket.

"Why're you spacing out, Nami-ya?" Law said. "Whatever it is, forget it and think of me only."

"What?" Nami blinked in confusion. Law immediately kissed Nami's forehead and smirked.

"For today, you're mine. You're not allowed to think of anything and anyone." Law turned his back, pulling Nami along with him. Nami followed behind him while looking at his back. That's right, a lady like her needs her time to relax, right?

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"Seriously?" Nami gaped at the roller coaster in front of her. She pointed at it. "In there? First thing we ride after we got here?!"

Law nodded. "We need to follow this flyer." He brought a paper and have her look at it. "The lady at the booth earlier told me that we need to ride these things according to the flyer. We get some stamps from each ride, and if we completed it, we get to have a special ticket in the festival in the Alurbana Area."

Nami scanned the flyer. "What you said is true. But, the flyer here says it's for COUPLES only!"

"Aren't we?" Law looked at her while smirking. "I told you, you're mine for the day."

Nami blushed. He's serious isn't he? Law intertwined his hand with her and smiled. Nami looked at him the sighed. Whatever happens, happens.

Nami and Law sat in the middle of the roller coaster seat. The worker there, asked them to put their bags or belongings before riding it. Meaning, Law took off his hat. Nami glanced at the man beside him, before the ride starts, HE WAS TOO COOL TO BE TRUE!

Law caught her stare and smirk. "What?"

Nami blushed and looked away. "Nothing."

Law smiled at the cuteness of the woman beside him. He was also confused at the girls behind them. Why are they murmuring and somehow squealing? The ride hasn't even started yet!

"Nami-ya…" Law didn't get the chance to continue because the ride started moving. Nami gulped nervously when she noticed that the roller coaster is already on the peak of the trails! She also know what would happen next. She grabbed the handle in front of her, and her other hand intertwined with Law's other hand. Law's smile disappeared when the ride started rolling fast, then around, and the cart that they were all sitting was upside down! This is one hell of a ride.

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Nami feel really refreshed after that ride. "That was fun!" She stretched her arms and accepted the bag that the worker handed to her. "At first I was really scared and nervous! But then, in the middle I began to have fun! And then-!" She looked at the silent man behind her. "Law?" She asked with concern.

Law walked sluggishly, and somehow dizzy. But he kept his cool outside. Nami couldn't help but laugh. "Law, you're so funny!"

Law's eyes twitched. "What's so funny about that?"

"N-No, nothing." Nami covered her mouth and tried to stop laughing. "Where should we go next?"

Law leaned on the wall for support as he looked at the flyer in his hands. The roller coaster has been stamped. The next ride is…..

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Nami grinned while sitting on the next ride. The lock on the seat has been moved down in front of their chest. "What do you think will happen here in this ride?"

Law looked in front of him. The sign says it's HURRICANE. "Oh no." He chuckled nervously when he realized this ride.

For a moment, Nami screamed when their seats just flew up then down. It even turn them all upside down and the slowly going down. The heads were all hanging, while looking at their views upside down.

Law didn't reacted much since he always show his cool. He glanced at Nami, she seems to be having fun. She's laughing but at the same time, screaming. He looked at his hand, he noticed that everytime, Nami is screaming, she intertwined her fingers with him. He smiled gently at that.

After they got the stamp, they move on to the next ride. This time, Nami pulled Law to the next one. "Let's go! Hurry!" Nami squealed.

Law chuckled and ran beside her. They both sat the Viking seat. They're in the last row. Law calculated some things. "Nami-ya, I don't think we should be at the last one. This seat is extreme."

Nami nodded. Of course she knew that. If they are on the last row, whenever the Viking took them to high place, they're in the highest and also, the most extreme. "That's why I wanted to sit here." Nami grinned. "Don't tell me you're scared, Law." Nami traced Law's chin with her finger, giving him shivers.

"Who the hell said that?" Law catch Nami's palm in his face, and kissed it lightly. Nami's face reddened and pulled back.

"Stop doing that." Nami touched her palm while blushing. "It's embarrassing."

Law leaned on the handle in front of him. "And kissing a guy normally is not? You should treasure your lips more."

Nami brought her two hands in Law's face and squish it. "Now that's cute." She looked at Law's squished face and laughed.

Law looked at her with dark eyes. Okay, no one EVER do that to the fearsome gangster.

The ride starts. Everytime Nami's side of the Viking goes up, she'll brought her hands; along with Law, in the air. Law normally just sit back and relaxed, but his hand were occupied by Nami. He's not enjoying the ride, he enjoys listening to Nami's scream and laugh more.

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The worker stamped the Viking picture in Law's flyer. "Have a good time." He bowed at the couples.

Law accepted the flyer and walked near Nami, who was checking her phone. "What is it?" Law asked.

"Kalifa-san, haven't contacted me directly since yesterday." Nami said. "Normally, she would check on me everyday."

"Maybe she's letting you have fun for the mean time." Law sat on the bench. He remembered Nami's mother in Alvida's house. "Nami-ya, do you miss your mother?"

"Of course I do." Nami said. "I would do anything to see her!"

L aw nodded. He wanted to let Nami see her mother but he can't. If she sees Belliemere in an amnesia state, Nami would break down. He noticed the lingering depressed mood. He stand up and looked at his phone watch. 11am; damn. "Are you hungry, Nami-ya?" Law asked.

"Not yet." Nami answered. "Why?"

"Good, let's go." Law grabbed her hand and drag her to the next stop.

Nami looked at the attraction in front of her. "Wait Law…. SNOW WORLD?!"

Law nodded and entered the attraction. The workers received their bags and traded it with some jackets and boots. Nami wore it and held Law's hand as they walk. Their hands are the only thing that is warm between them when they entered the attraction.

"THIS IS FREAKIN COLD!" Nami shouted when the door shut behind them. There are a lot of children there, playing with snow. Some of the people ride some sleighs and slide down the small hill of ice. Some are hiding in an igloo.

Law noticed her reddened nose. He laughed.

"What?" Nami pouted.

"Your nose…" Law chuckled. "So cute~"

"It is not!" Nami whined but the man continued to laugh. She decided to throw some snow balls into his face. Law quickly dodge the snow and smirked at Nami.

"So this is how you want to play it." Law said while readying some balls in his palm, making Nami laughed nervously. Nami began to ran around the area, dodging the snow balls that Law throw. She even throw some snow balls to get revenge.

Law noticed her footing. Nami lost her balance in the snow. She was ready for the fall but the impact never came. She opened her eyes and saw that Law already pulled her, and she landed on his chest. It seems like Law also lost his balanced and they fell in the snow and Nami was on top of his.

"Are you alright?" Law groaned.

Nami nodded. "What about you?" She pushed herself to stand up but Law wrapped his arms around her waist.

"Just stay here and I'll be fine." Law smiled, making Nami's face red. He put a hand behind Nami's head and pulled her closer in his chest. Nami could feel his heartbeat. His chest is cold due to the snow around them. It's like everyone is not around. They stayed like that for a moment….

"Oh my, kids these days." A 40 year old woman chuckled near them with her older friends.

Nami's eyes widen and pushed herself up roughly, making Law groan in pain. She patted away some snow and looked at the women who were chuckling. They went away and Law stand up.

"Law, they really look familiar." Nami stares at the old women.

"I don't remember." Law scratched his head and turn around. Nami glanced at the old women before following Law. She swore she saw them before.

Well, of course they couldn't remember the old women who interrupt their kiss yesterday. Do you?

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Nami and Law walked outside the Snow Attraction. They are both freezing! The couple walked along the way, avoiding the crowd. Nami looked at the flyer. Wow, they've been through a lot of rides. They talk about the rides and the excitements, they've been through but it stopped when….

****SPLASH****

"Oh My Gosh!" Nami blinked while looking at her wet clothes. Law was also surprised when the water from an attraction in their side just splashed on them.

Law's eyes darken when he saw Nami's clothes wet. Heck, her bra was exposing! Anyone could have seen her bra if he didn't hugged her from behind.

"L-Law?" Nami choked. "I'm just soaked. I'm not hurt or anything."

"Don't move." Law said. He looked around then, he immediately carried her bridal style. He ran…

"Where are we going?!" Nami shrieked. It's getting embarrassing being carried around. "Wait! Law!" She tried to call out but Law didn't even look at her. He just continued running while looking for something. He will NOT let some other guys see her exposed underwear! Only HIM!

Nami looked at him in confusion. What on earth has gotten into him?

Law stopped running when he saw a clothes shop. He entered.

"What can we get for you?" The saleslady smiled.

Law put Nami down and sighed. "Get some clothes for her. She's soaking wet."

"I understand." The saleslady bowed and went to find some clothes.

Nami looked around then back at Law. "Why? I can just wait until I get dry."

"No." Law coldly answered. Nami frowned at his response.

"Then, Miss!" Nami called the saleslady again.

The saleslady ran up to her. "Yes, Ma'am?"

"Search for some clothes for him." Nami pointed at Law. "I'm not the only one who's soak."

Law narrowed his eyes. "I'm fine. Just get her the clothes." He looked at the saleslady.

"Him too." Nami added. "I'm not going to have my clothes dry alone! You could get sick!"

"You!" Law looked at the saleslady. "How much is one blouse?"

"That would be 690 Beri." The saleslady sweatdropped as she answered.

"So expensive!" Nami yelled in frustration.

"See?" Law smirked at Nami. "I will be the one paying here, so don't go off telling people to buy off just like that."

Nami pouted and looked at the saleslady. "Can't you get me a discount?!"

"I'm sorry Ma'am but this store is at New World Fun's territory. I'm just an employee here." The saleslady shivers upon looking at the lady with a demonic face in front of him.

"Give it up, Nami-ya. You're not buying me some clothes. I can dry myself off." Law smirked in victory.

"But…" Nami whined.

"Then, do you want a couple's shirt?" The saleslady offered. "If you buy a couple shirt, that would be 1,000 Beri. If you have a flyer for couples, then the price is only 700 Beri!"

Nami's eyes turned into golds. Of course, she could sense some discount! "We have a flyer for couples!"

"Then please wait here as I get the couple's shirt." The saleslady hurried away.

"Just so you know, I'll be the one paying." Law leaned on the wall.

Nami wrapped her arms around his neck playfully. "I know." She stick out her tongue. Heck, there's never an idea about her paying anyway. If she's the one paying, it's either pushing the saleslady into giving her 100% discount or make a break for it.

Law smirked and put his hands on her waist. How he really wish, she's her woman right now. If she is, he will never let her go and kill all the bastards who tried to lay a hand on her. "Nami-ya.."

"What?" Nami breath out while looking at his wet chest.

"Spend the night with me tonight." Law whispered and put his forehead on hers. Nami looked at him, not separating their foreheads. She smiled.

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_**Chopper looked at the script in his hands/paws/hooves. "Etohh..." He murmured while scanning the script. "Again, we apologize that we would not be able to update as regular like the early days. But the author wants you guys to know that, she's typing some epic scenes in her laptop, that would be uploaded here in this story. If she have the time (and money) she would go to an internet shop and update again." **_

_**All the characters in WNWA story, stand in the stage; with Nami in the middle. "1.. 2..." Nami counted then they all bowed. **_

_**"We're so sorry for the inconvenience!" They all shouted. **_

_**"Please do wait for us to be updated again soon." Chopper said. "We will NOT end this story without an epic ending so please bear with us!" **_

_**"Of course the author wouldn't abandon this story." Nami crossed her arms. "I haven't even got my freedom yet!" **_

_**"I haven't got her yet." Zoro, Kid and Law said in unison while pointing at Nami. **_

_**"I haven't even met Kaya again!" Usopp yelled.**_

_**"I haven't even got a lady yet!" Sanji shouted. **_

_**"I haven't tell anyone about their secret yet." Robin smiled. **_

_**"I haven't married Nojiko yet!" Ace said. **_

_**"I haven't..." Sabo blinked. "Wait, you're going to what?!" He looked at Ace, who was scratching his head sheepishly. **_

_**"Oh my goodness." Belliemere fainted. **_

_**"What did you say?!" Genzo yelled.**_

_**"Ah! Belliemere-san fainted!" Chopper ran around. "We need a doctor!" **_

_**"That's you!" Franky reminded. **_

_**"Yohohoho! Everything is a mess!" Brook laughed while looking at messed crowed. **_

_**"I HAVEN'T EATEN YET!" Luffy grinned. **_

_**"YOU JUST ATE!" All characters yelled at the grinning captain. **_

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_**"It's seems that they won't be able to calm themselves for a while." A man with messy and salmon hair grinned. **_

_**"Oi, Natsu. We're in the wrong story!" A man with raven hair reminded. **_

_**"So you're calling me an idiot?!" Natsu argued. The two began to fight each other. **_

_**A woman with blonde hair and brown eyes sighed in defeat. "What're you guys doing? Erza will kill you later." **_

_**"Lucy, Erza is waiting for us." A flying cat said. The two began to walk away but they stopped in front of someone. **_

_**"Huh?" Lucy blinked at the sight of Nami. **_

_**"Huh?" Nami blinked at Lucy.  
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_**"A walking stuff toy." Happy blurted out at the sight of Chopper. **_

_**"A flying weirdo?" Chopper tilted his head. "I'm a reindeer!" **_

_**"And I'm a CAT!" Happy argued. **_

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_**"And thus... PLEASE CONTINUE TO WAIT FOR US." Chopper and Happy grinned. **_

_**"Please LOVE and REVIEW..." Lucy said. **_

_**"FOLLOW AND FAVORITE..." **__**Nami smiled. **_

_**Nami and Lucy looked at each other and smiled. "SEE YA!" They waved at each other and made their way to their own friends.  
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**A/U = I'd be damned if you didn't know who are the characters in the last part. **

**Fairy Tail X One Piece? LOL... **

**All thanks to Hiro and Oda for creating Lucy and Nami with similarities. **

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	49. Chapter 49 - A Mission again

_**"We're BACK!" Luffy grinned. "Today, I sneaked in to do the MC thingy. Everyone is still painting their faces (make ups). Geez, I don't get it. Why do they color and paint their faces? Is that really fun? Last time, I saw Nami put some blood in her lips! I'm so smart that I know it's blood! Nami is so bakaaa~ I asked her about it and she asked what am I talking about! Does she put blood in her lips without her knowing what it is?!" Luffy freaked out. **_

_**"Anyways! The truth is, Franky is the one who will do this MC today, but I'm the captain!" Luffy pouted. "That's why I'll make this quick. Shishishishi!"**_

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The saleslady smiled as she came back with two white couple shirts with her hands. She stopped and blushed at the sight of the two lovey-dovey couple in front of her. She don't want to interrupt them both since she LOVE all heart-heart things.

Nami caught the sight of the saleslady. She took a step back and cleared her throat. "Can I go change now?" She asked the saleslady.

The saleslady made a disappointing face, since she didn't get to see a kissing part. She handed her a white shirt with a heart and a 'He's MINE' printed on the shirt. Nami sighed irritatingly and accepted the shirt without saying a thing. She made her way to the changing room, leaving Law with the saleslady.

"She's really beautiful." The saleslady smiled beside Law, without getting her eyes off the changing room.

Law glanced at her without saying a word. He can sense that this girl is still a rookie in a business area. Of course it's obvious. If she is a professional, she should've offered the couple shirt SOON, without getting Law and Nami argued about something.

"You know, I also loved a man." The saleslady began again, not caring whether Law is listening or not. "We were childhood friends. He was rich and I am not. We lived in an entire different world, and yet he accepted for who I am. Can you tell me sir, do you know how it feels to have an unrequited love?"

Law's eyes darken. He is a gangster and he doesn't like talking to a girl like this! This is totally not him. He was about to argue but he saw the sadness in the girl's eyes. Unrequited love huh? "Yes, I know."

The saleslady flinched. "You know?"

"The woman I love is careless and kind of like a brat." Law chuckled upon remembering things that Nami does in the rides earlier. "She don't belong to me, but I will do everything I can to make her love me." Law's felt a throbbing vein in his head when he saw the saleslady crying (comically) beside him.

"You're so very manly and romantic!" The saleslady wiped the tears.

"Heh~ Law is?" Nami teased from the door frame.

Law looked away with a huffed. "Shut up and move." He brushed Nami lightly off the changing room, in order for him to get inside. Nami snickered at the hidden emotion of this man.

Nami waited in the bench inside the store. The saleslady carefully stand up in front of her.

"You're not a couple aren't you?" The saleslady asked.

Nami almost jumped in surprise about the question. Uh-oh… If she tells this lady the truth, she'll cut the couple-shirt-discount! "What do you mean? You saw us getting all lovey-dovey with each other right?"

"Earlier, your man, told me he have an unrequited love. Don't worry about the discount, I'll let it pass for you guys." The saleslady smiled. "Do you love him?"

Nami stopped moving. Does she love him? Wait, does she even have feelings for him? She doesn't want to think about such things…. Right? "Too many confusing questions at once!" Nami accidentally shouted.

The saleslady sweatdropped. She only asked Nami if she loved him, right? "I-It's alright.. It's none of my business so you don't have to tell me." The saleslady laughed nervously.

"What're you girls talking about?" Law came out of the room. He wore a white shirt with a heart and a 'SHE'S MINE' printed.

Nami smacked her forehead. Talk about timing! She grabbed Law's hand and pulled him in the counter. The counter lady smiled at the paired couple and made some calculations. Law sighed and get his wallet from the back of his pants.

Nami glanced at the smiling saleslady. Maybe she's been through a lot of love problems.

Law hold the paper bag with their old clothes in it. The couple walked out of the shop with the previous saleslady bowing farewell in the door. Nami stopped and looked at the saleslady, she saw Law walking up ahead. "You're really new here aren't you?"

The saleslady smiled. Nami took it as a yes. Law glanced at her confusingly behind him. What is this girl up to now?

"As an answer for earlier, maybe I'm not ready for anything like that again." Nami said. "I'm afraid that history will repeat itself."

"I see." The saleslady smiled. "To tell you the truth, I'm really jealous for you and your friend. You have a choice."

Choice? What choice? Nami blinked. "What's wrong?"

The saleslady turned her back and glanced at Nami. "You're lucky enough to have someone love you back."

"Your name." Nami blurted out before the saleslady walk away.

"Koala." The saleslady grinned and walk inside the shop.

"Nami-ya, is something wrong?" Law stand behind her.

"No, nothing." Nami shrugged. "Let's go."

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"Koala-chan, are you sure you want to do a double time?" The counterlady asked. "I'm worried since you're new here."

Koala grinned as she carries two boxes in the storage room. "Please don't worry. I need to save up money for schooling."

"I see, so you're going to enroll in New World Academy huh?" The counterlady sighed. "It's pretty troublesome there. Why would you want to go study there?"

"I have someone I want to win over." Koala smiled.

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"Sabo~~" Luffy called out happily. "We're going to play outside! Wanna come?!"

Sabo leaned on the window, looking at Luffy and his company from above. "Not now, Luffy."

Luffy pouted. "You didn't come home in our house yesterday. I thought you were hungry so I didn't come by! I knew I should have barge in last night."

"That's not it, Luffy." Sabo chuckled. "Now go ahead, and play."

Luffy nodded and frowned. "And here I thought I can play with Sabo today too."

"Don't worry buddy, you still got us!" Usopp patted his captain's back. "What should we do?"

"Fishing?" Zoro stretched his arms.

"Oh please, last time we fished you got in trouble!" Sanji put his hands on his pockets. "We took our eyes off you for a second and you got in the wrong boat!"

"Ha? It's their fault for putting up a FISH sign in their freakin' boat!" Zoro argued. "It's not my fault."

"Of course it is yours!" Sanji argued back. "Don't you know that the boat meant for fishing shipment?! How can you mistake a metallic boat for a row boat?!"

Zoro clicked his tongue in annoyance. Arguing with this guy is definitely pointless. Damn it, he knew he should've taken the left boat!

"If you're thinking of taking the left boat, you're an idiot." Sanji added. "The boat on the left one was a submarine!"

That's it. Zoro lost his cool and started to fight Sanji.

Chopper sighed tiredly. "Should we just hang out in a bar?"

"And eat?" Luffy's eyes turned to meat. "HELL YEAH!"

Robin and Brook chuckled. Franky and Usopp sighed in depression. They have a bad feeling about this one.

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Sabo watched as the Straw Hats walk away. He can't stop thing about Ain's mission. Soon, they will become enemies huh? He don't want that.

A knock on a door was heard. "Sabo, is your head aching again?" Ace entered with some medicines in his hand.

"Not really." Sabo went back to his head and sighed.

"You've been acting like that since yesterday. What's up?" Ace asked. "We promised that there's no secret between us right?"

Sabo looked at him. "Ace, you do realize we're in a battle field right now right?"

Ace smirked. "Yeah? Ever since Nami-chan came here, everything became interesting. Why?"

"That's not it." Sabo shrugged. "If, you found out that the woman you love is your enemy, what would you do?"

Ace stared at Sabo's eyes. "Who knows, but the question here is, does that same woman feels the same way as you do?"

Sabo frowned.

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Cavendish walked in the streets, making his way in Nami's house. He gripped the dagger in his pockets. His hands are already aching for Nami's blood. He accidentally bumped into someone.

"Watch it brat.." Cavendish glared at the man who bumped him. He was in a murderous state, damn it!

"Whatever old man." The man glared back. "You're lucky I'm in no damn mood to pick fights."

Cavendish clicked his tongue irritatingly and began to walk again.

"Are you alright, Kid?" Killer asked his captain. "The bump was pretty hard."

"Who do you think I am, dumbass?" Kid growled and began to walk.

Killer scratched his head. Kid has gotten into the bad mood lately. That is just bad news. Heat looked at Kid's back. Should he tell his captain about what he saw earlier? Should he tell Kid about Nami and Law together? What if Kid's mood boiled?! Knowing Kid's temper, it is NOT going to be pretty. "Killer-san, I need to talk to you later."

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" I can't wait to see Cat Burglar in the New World Academy!" Shiki exclaimed then he drank a whole mug of rum.

"Shiki-sama, you shouldn't be here in a bar!" Dr. Indigo pleaded beside his boss. "And you!" He pointed at the gorilla beside him. "You can't flirt with all the girls here! You're just a gorilla!" He felt irritated when the gorilla just laughed in return.

"Excuse me.." Luffy turned around since him and his gang are just behind their table, eating. "Did you say Cat Burglar in New World Academy?"

Shiki stopped drinking his rum and glanced at the Straw Hat boy. "Why yes… You heard it right."

Luffy's eyes gleamed. "Seriously?! Ya' hear that guys? Cat Burglar is in our school!" He yelled to his friends. Everyone have their own surprise expression, except for one.

Usopp choked on his own drink. Is the cat out of the bag?! "W-we don't know that for sure!"

Shiki laughed and stood up. "She will be performing live in your damn school during your School Festival."

"Yohoho! That's marvelous!" Brook clapped.

"I can't wait." Robin giggled.

"H-how do you know that?" Usopp laughed nervously, avoiding Shiki's eyes.

"I am a business man who partnered Cat Burglar's president." Shiki proudly said.

"Shiki-sama, you shouldn't say anything else." Dr. Indigo protests. "You're drunk."

Shiki continued, ignoring his subordinate's warning. "Cat Burglar is our toy and our servant. She will do anything she is told just to get her lovely money. Do you understand? Cat Burglar is our winning gold!" He, then laughed.

Luffy's forehead narrowed. "I don't get him."

"Me neither." Chopper and his captain exchanged looks.

Sanji blew his smoke and watch as Shiki was getting drag by his comrade. "What a shitty guy."

"But he meant that Cat Burglar is a money lover isn't it?" Franky drank his cola.

"Who knows." Zoro scoffed.

Usopp, looked at his cellphone. Is Nami really that type of woman, who would do anything for money? But seeing her smile and laugh when they are all together, makes her more of an innocent girl.

"I'm sure she has her reason for doing that." Robin whispered to Usopp.

Usopp flinched and look at the older woman. "You knew?" He only received a mysterious smile from Robin. Usopp sweat dropped. "Damn top student!" He murmured, earning a smack from Franky.

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"That was fun!" Nami stretched her arms as they walk out of the amusement park. "We received our prizes too for completing the rides. Should we go to the festival next?"

Law looked at her and smirked. "I can't ignore that smile of yours now, could I?" He held Nami's hands and made their way to the parking lot. "Nami-ya, remember what I said earlier? About spending the night with me…." He said while smirking at her.

"I can't ignore that smirk of yours now, could I?" Nami sticked out her tongue playfully, earning a surprise kiss from Law in the forehead.

Nami touched her forehead while blinking. Her face is slowly creeping RED! This day has made Nami feel a lot weird. What is she doing to herself?!

"Nami-ya.."

"Huh? What?" Nami snapped out of her thinking and looked at the man in front of her.

"Sorry, but I forgot something in my house. Can we drive past it before we go to the festival?" Law asked.

Nami nodded. Going to his house won't bring much trouble right?

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**_"What?! Nami is not there?!" Arlong's voice angrily yelled from the phone._**

"That's what I said." Cavendish explained. "I'm at her front house and I can't sense her inside. She must have escaped from me."

**_"Damn that bitch!" Arlong cursed. "I will do something about her."_**

"Please do." Cavendish sighed and closed his phone. So much for walking all the way here. Fine, he will just go home and think things over. He made his way outside the academy and waited for a taxi. How he wanted to go home fast.

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**_"Ain! Where the hell are you?! Did you kill the man that Nami was flirting with?!" Arlong angrily asked._**

Ain looked down at the floor with a frown. "I'm sorry, I failed that."

**_"Forget that for now." Arlong sighed. "I've got a new mission for you and this time you should succeed."_**

"Yes sir."

**_"Find Nami. She's out there somewhere, if she's with someone, kill that person." _**

'Killing again huh?' Ain thought. "I understand."

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_**"Sheesh! I'm really angry about the next part." Luffy picked his nose without a care in the world. "Nami and Cabbage will have to see each other again and Law is there! Awkwarddd~~~"**_

_**"Ah, the author wanted to say that she is very happy that a lot of readers have been attacking her inbox. Silance Reader have already marked her as MIA. (LOL)" Luffy laughed. "She's currently addicted to a K-Pop group called EXO! She's crazy about some guy named KRIS there. I swear if she forget about this story, I'll eat her meats." Luffy frowned. **_

_**"I guess that's all?" Luffy grinned. "Did you know that Fairy Tail is back again? The author is fan girling about it! NaLu scenes she says. Why can't the author give me a piece of LuNa here?! I'm also a main character damn it!"**_

_**"Luffy.." Franky coughed behind his captain. "It's not your turn isn't it?" **_

_**Luffy laughed nervously before looking back. "I'm telling on ZORO if you do anything to me!" **_

_**"He's somewhere with Nami." Franky gave him a devilish smile. "Prepare yourself, CAPTAIN." **_

_**"Gaaahhhh!" Luffy ran away from the shipwright with a frightened look on his face. Franky ran after him. **_

_**"Wait what? Zoro is with Nami?!" Kid growled. "Where the hell are they?!" **_

_**"That should be my line!" Sanji cried. "That lucky marimo!" **_

_**"Room.." Law said with his eyes covered with his hair. **_

_**"Where are you going captain?" Bepo cried out. **_

_**"To find them." Law gritted his teeth.**_

_**x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x**_

_**"Where the hell are we?" Nami's eyebrow twitched at the sight of a weird city. **_

_**"It's your fault for nagging along the way!" Zoro argued. **_

_**"Excuse me for scolding you and telling you about LEFT AND RIGHT!" Nami argued back. "Geez! Now we can't go back to the studio~" **_

_**"Are you lost?" A woman smiled behind them. Her hair is long scarlet. "IF you want, you could stop by at our guild and ask for a map there." **_

_**"Oh that's great!" Nami clapped her hands. "Where's your guild?" **_

_**"FAIRY TAIL." Erza smiled.**_

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	50. Chapter 50 - Nami's Fate

**"Huh? Usopp, what're you doing there?" Chopper asked the sniper as he scanned through his computer device." **

**"Ah, I was reading those reviews in WNWA. Guess what I found?" Usopp showed him the screen.**

**Chopper gaped at one review in the story. The latest one. "Usopp, this guest, is what he said is true? The story sucks?" His eyes gets all teary.**

**"Who knows. Maybe to some." Usopp shrugged. "The author just wrote using her wild imagination. She's trying her best to make this story unique. Not just some romance story, but of mystery, friendship and life. But still to some other readers, it's not their type of story." **

**"So what will our author do now?" Chopper asked. "Will she quit?"**

**"Of course not! Look at all the reviews, favorites and follow! If she quits now just because of one review, she will regret it because of her follower's bite. LOL." Usopp laughed. "Besides, the silly thing is, this guest reviews on Chapter 49, which is the latest chapter. Meaning, he/she read the whole thing before judging. The author is just glad that this guest took the trouble to read before anything else."**

**"Is that something to be joyful about? Being judged by the reader." Chopper asked.**

**"Of course not! But still, the question here is, does that guest can write a story worth 50 chapters long like our writer?" Usopp grinned. **

**"Aww, our author is already looking at the bright side!" Nami teased. **

**"Nami!" Chopper smiled. "I see! So you're the MC for the day?" **

**Nami nodded and patted Chopper's head. **

**Nami looked at the screening and smiled at all the readers who are reading this. "Everyone, thank you so much for reading this latest chapter. You don't know how our author right now is grinning. The story might be confusing and tough, but I swear that it will all be for something. Thank you for waiting."**

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**"Happy Reading!" **

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Kalifa looked outside the window from her hospital bed. It's about 3pm and she received a text from Nami saying that she's doing something fun. How could studying with her ex could be fun? Is Nami falling for Cavendish again?

"You know, you can do something else besides visiting me here." Kalifa looked at the man beside her, peeling some apples for her.

"It's Saturday, and school is close." Paulie answered. "You have no relatives to take care of you and Nami don't know your situation." Paulie gave her the plate which is full of apples and patted Kalifa's head.

"Thank you, Paulie." Kalifa smiled sweetly at him, making Paulie's heart go wild. "But why are you doing all these to me?"

"W-well you see…" Paulie scratched his head roughly. Could he tell her how he feels ever since they were teens? He was about to confess when a knock on the door was heard. Damn interruption.

"Can you give us a moment?" A woman glared at the couple. It seems like she was running and hurrying to the hospital to see Kalifa. Whatever this woman planned, this is going to stir things up.

"Alvida…" Paulie sighed irritatingly. Great, the two rivals would have to talk here. "I will be outside." He stand up and excused himself to the hallways, only to meet Boa who was biting her nails.

"How do you know I'm here?" Kalifa asked the angry and messed up woman.

"I went to the studio earlier, you stupid woman!" Alvida yelled.

"Somehow, that doesn't answer my question, moron." Kalifa argued back. "Stop beating the bushes and just tell me what you have to say. You wouldn't come here on your tight schedule for nothing."

"Firstly, your kid, Nami, she's Cat Burglar isn't it?" Alvida glared at Kalifa.

Kalifa stared at the angry manager and sighed. "I wouldn't say that if I were you, Alvida."

"Don't fool me. Like I said earlier, I went to the studio for Hancock to do a photoshoot. A staff asked me where were YOU. Then she told me that you are Cat Burglar's manager." Alvida argued. "How dare you lied to me!"

"I didn't lie, Alvida. I just left the fact that Nami is Cat Burglar. Afterall, I did mention that Nami is my kid and I didn't said that I'm not a manager." Kalifa adjusted her eyeglasses, making Alvida flinch in angriness. "Is that all you have to say?"

Alvida calmed herself down and sighed. Don't get her wrong, she hated Kalifa and she's her rival in everything. But there's never a point where she wanted to get rid of her. That's how their rivalry works.

"How did you get in that situation?" Alvida leaned on the wall, looking at the floor. She hated to be so chummy with her rival, but she's somehow worried.

"Are you worried?" Kalifa chuckled.

"NO!" Alvida immediately refused. "Just tell me how!"

"I was in a car accident. That bastard planned to kill me." Kalifa laughed.

"How could you be laughing?! You could have gotten killed!" Alvida shouted.

"Relax, idiot. I'm not dead." Kalifa chuckled. "Anyway, thank you for visiting but you can leave now."

"Do you know Nami's mother?"

Kalifa stopped smiling and looked intensely at Alvida who also has a serious face. Kalifa knew what happened in Cocoyashi Village when she saw the newspaper. It's just a normal gang vs. marines right?

"That woman, has an amnesia."

"H-how did you know?! Who did you hear that from?! Who else knew about that?! Does Nami know?!" Kalifa desperately asked.

"Nami doesn't know. I heard it from Hancock. After the Cocoyashi incident, Buggy found a woman in the ocean. He brought her to my house and we treated her. She stayed in my house under Buggy's care. Then yesterday, Shanks and Makino visited my house, only to see the woman. They knew it was Nami's mother because of the records. I guess Buggy, Shanks, Makino, Boa and Trafalgar know about it." Alvida answered.

Kalifa leaned on her bed and rubbed her aching temple. At least Nami doesn't know. She have to go outside of the hospital and meet Belliemere, but the doctor would only be nagging her to stay. "What's her situation now?"

"Like I said, amnesia. But the doctor from our academy said that she'll regain her memories slowly."

"But we have to get her memories back before Nami knows." Kalifa added. Damn it. "We need to do things fast."

Alvida glanced at Kalifa and sighed. "Tell me what you need to do and I'll take charge."

"Seriously?" Kalifa raised an eyebrow. "Did some angel possessed you or something?"

"Shut up." Alvida huffed. "Just freaking tell me."

"Fine." Kalifa smiled. "First, you need to keep Belliemere in a safe and secret place. Someone who tried to kill me might be after her if they found out she's alive."

"Huh?"

"Belliemere was found in the middle of the ocean right? Meaning something happened to them." Kalifa adjusted her eyeglasses once again and grabbed her notebook beside her. She listed Alvida's name and her mission.

"Is that all?" Alvida raised her eyebrows.

"Keep Nami's identity as Cat Burglar. There is a reason for her to keep it as a secret and if they know you found out, you'll be involved. Please tell Trafalgar where Belliemere's new hide out."

"How can you trust him?"

"50-50, but Nami once told me about this Trafalgar. If Nami can trust him, I'll do too." Kalifa said. "Now go, we have to do these things quickly.

Alvida nodded. "I'll do my best."

"Thank you." Kalifa nodded back.

"Don't thank me yet, idiot. I'm not doing this for you." Alvida answered then closed the door behind her.

"Then for who?" Kalifa raised her eyebrows confusingly.

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"Oh? You're leaving already?" Paulie greeted Alvida from the outside.

"Yeah." Alvida replied before going in front of Boa. "Let's go."

"Did you do what I asked for?" Boa crossed her arms.

Alvida nodded. Paulie looked at the two ladies who began walking on the hallways. He opened the door and saw a frustrated woman in the bed. "Are you alright?"

"I am." Kalifa said. "Paulie can you do me a favor?"

"Sure."

"I wrote a letter to someone. Please deliver this to HIM." Kalifa gave him a brown envelope. Everything is moving too fast.

Paulie gaped when he saw the name addressing to HIM. "Seriously, Kalifa?! Why are you doing something so dangerous?! You could have wasted your life!"

"I don't care." Kalifa replied. "I am going to finish things. Everything is going too fast and we need to catch up."

Paulie nodded and opened the door. "I'll be going now."

"Please be careful." Kalifa said.

"I will." Paulie nodded and closed the door behind him. He looked at the envelope in his hands. What situation has he gotten himself into now? He's on his way to deliver an important envelope to Aokiji.

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Ain walked in the streets, hoping to find her target. With her sharp eyes, she saw them in a car. She ran after them secretly.

Nami and Law drove in the condominium. "What're you going to get, Law?"

"Just something?" Law smiled. "Do you want to go with me?"

"No thanks, I'll just stay in the car." Nami waved her hands.

Law nodded and opened the windows to let some air in. "I'll be quick."

Nami nodded and sighed. She watched as Law walked inside the huge condominium. She opened the phone and played some music to ease her tiredness.

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Ain looked around and calmed herself. She entered the same condominium and elevator as Law. She didn't glance at Law because she knew it's going to be suspicious. She saw Law pushed the button at his own floor, Ain didn't do anything, in order to make Law think that it's just a coincidence.

Law swear that he saw this woman before but he couldn't remember when or where.

"Where are we going, Kid?" Killer asked.

"We're just taking a stroll, don't be stiff." Kid growled. It's been few days when he quitted school.

"And before we knew it, we're in front of Trafalgar's condominium." Killer sighed.

"How do you know his place?" Kid asked.

"Because I see his car in front?" Killer pointed at the yellow/black car.

"Who knows maybe he's playing dirty with someone inside?" Kid put his hands on his pocket and turned his back.

"Oh? I see Nami-san inside." Heat pointed at the car.

"Don't be stupid." Killer closed Heat's mouth as he whispered. He noticed Kid's back went tensed. "She's just similar to Nami-girl. Nami-girl wouldn't sit on Trafalgar's car!" He tried to ease the demonic air that is now, lingering around the area.

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Nami stopped what she were doing when she noticed a man stopped in front of the window.

"Nami?"

Nami gaped at the blonde man.

"That was bad of you, sneaking out to play when you were told to study." Cavendish smiled evilly in front of her. "Since we're here, we should study at my place. Arlong would be mad if he founds out you were here." Heck, Arlong already knows Nami skipped tutorial.

Nami gulped nervously. Of course, she knew what Arlong would have done. Cavendish urged Nami to go outside the car. Nami stood in front of Cavendish helplessly. Cavendish traced Nami face to her jawline with his finger. Nami could no longer move, since the car is behind her. Cavendish slammed his arms, not wanting for Nami to get away. "Nami…" he whispered dangerously at the orange haired woman.

"Wh-what're you going to do?" Nami closed her eyes with the feeling of scared and so small. Something is wrong with Cavendish.

"Did you loved me in the past?" Cavendish once again asked.

Nami nodded, confessing the truth to him.

"And now?"

Nami opened her eyes, wide shock. "I don't know." She murmured as she looked at his intense gaze.

"Do you know what you've done to me?" Cavendish sent chills in Nami's body when she felt his breath in her neck. "You've ruined everything."

"Eh?" Nami furrowed her eyebrows and looked at him confusingly. "What?"

"A month ago, you've taken her away from me." Cavendish glared. "You killed Rebecca!" He yelled. He quietly put out a dagger from behind and traced Nami's face with it. Nami flinched at the sudden cold of the dagger in her face.

"I didn't kill anyone!" Nami defended weakly. Someone help her!

"After you moved away from GrandLine Academy, Rebecca was found dead in her room!" Cavendish glared. "She did nothing wrong! I lied to her to her because of you! I cheated on her because of you! I hurt her several times because of you! And now, she is dead because of you!" A tear rolled in Cavendish's eye. "If only I didn't get involved with you, she would have been alive!"

Nami brought her hands to cover her mouth. She was starting to cry. Is that it? She's been selfishly loving a man who didn't even loved her from the start? "I didn't kill her." She once again said.

"Who else could've killed her?! You're the suspect who would have killed her!" Cavendish angrily dig his dagger in Nami's shoulder, letting out some blood. "You were so deeply in love with me, that you killed my only loved one! I loved her!"

Nami yelped when Cavendish sliced her shoulder. "You should disappear in this world." Cavendish raised his dagger and was about to stab Nami in her vital part when a strong hand stopped him.

"Leave her alone." A man, slightly taller than Cavendish growled behind them.

"Kid?" Nami's eyes began to shed tears when she saw her savior.

Kid looked at her with painful eyes. He, then glared at the man who made her cry.

"You.." Cavendish remembered Kid when he bumped into him earlier. "Can you please leave us alone? This is our business. Do you know this woman?!"

"No, I don't." Kid answered, making Nami looked at him with wide eyes. Why would he say that?!

"But I just can't turn my back when you're about to kill someone." Kid tighten his grip on Cavendish's wrist. Kid grab the dagger with his other hand and throw it somewhere else. "Who are you?"

"Tsk. I am this woman's exboyfriend. Is it wrong if I do something to her?" Cavendish glared.

Kid's eyes went shock and so are his comrades. This guy, Nami's ex? The one who hurt her? He's even the reason why they fought in the first place. Nami couldn't forget her ex and Kid forced her to forget him, right? Remember?

"We couldn't leave you guys alone, when we saw you were about to kill this woman." Heat added. He don't know why Kid would say that he don't know her, but there must be some kind of special explanation for it.

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Law went down from the elevator, glancing at the woman who was tailing him. He turned at a hallway and immediately used his ability to enter into one of the rooms. He looked at the woman from a door, who was looking for him desperately. Yep, now he's being tailed.

Ain looked around and clicked her tongue. This guy is no ordinary man. 'A devil fruit user?' She thought to herself. She quickly put out her two daggers to protect herself from a surprise attack from behind. She looked at her target's eyes with anxiety.

"Why are you following me?" Law glared while pushing the woman down using his long sword, but Ain blocked it with her two daggers, which makes it hard to pin her down.

"What are you to Nami?" Ain glared back. She needed to finish her mission!

"Why?" Law narrowed his eyes. So it's not a gang sneak attack? It's about Nami?

"I've been ordered to kill anyone who makes Nami rebel against Arlong. You happened to be with Nami right now." Ain explained.

"It's not anyone's decision whom Nami-ya go with. It's hers!" Law argued back. Everything is just as confusing as it is.

"Look here, just stay away from Nami and I'll tell my boss that I've killed you." Ain pleaded. "Just stay away."

"I don't want to." Law looked at her with sincerity. "Who is your boss?"

Ain dropped her daggers. What is with this man? Does he want to be with her even if it takes his life? "Arlong"

"Isn't he Nami-ya's guardian?"

"That's the point. He don't want Nami to rebel against him by going with someone!" Ain argued. "Just stay away from her!"

Law kept his long katana and sighed. "This is my decision not yours."

"Why would you keep your weapon when your enemy is in front of you?!" Ain yelled. "Kill me! I have dropped my weapon already!"

"I can see somewhere in you that you don't have the takes for killing." Law looked at her then turned his back. "Go away and leave us alone."

Ain gripped her fist. She's ashamed of being given pity by her enemy but she also knew that she lost this time. "I may have leave you alone for now, but Arlong won't be quiet about this. He will do everything in his power to cage Nami inside."

"What do you mean by that?" Law glared at her. Having heard that Nami is going to be like that, it's definitely not something to relax about.

"You're right. I don't have what it takes for killing but I have no choice." Ain added. "I work under Arlong to get my revenge. Maybe explaining things to you might change something."

Law didn't quite get what she was saying. Do you?

"Trafalgar Law, if you truly care for Nami, then leave her alone. It's what best for her. If you continue to barge in to her affair, something big will happen. Even the higher ups won't sit down and watch."

"You woman! Tell me something I don't know!" Law grabbed Ain's shoulder and shook it. "What will happen to Nami-ya?!"

"Why don't you ask your damn teachers at school?" Ain snickered evilly. "They're hiding a huge secret that no one knows about and it's going to be big time for your beloved Nami."

"What the Hell?!" Law cursed. "Explain it to me properly!"

"After this, I won't tell you anything. Even if you torture me, you can't make me talk." Ain gave him a full devilish smile.

"Damn it woman. I am trying to save someone here!"

Ain narrowed her eyes and frowned. Save someone huh? **"On the second day of celebration, a wave of red tears will flow."**

"Wh-!" Law didn't have the chance to continue his speech when Ain threw a smoke screen below them. After the smoke screen has cleared up, Ain was nowhere to be found. "Damn it all!"

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Kid was panting while using all of his energy to beat the man in front of him. How the hell could he be so strong?! Cavendish's image has transformed into a monster. It's like a shadow and moved fast. They even saw Cavendish's body, sleeping at the floor. Then this Cavendish is also not normal!

Kidd couldn't even use his ability because there are some people that might see him. Cavendish's image is like a transparent shadow. It's barely seen from a far!

"Wait, is he okay?" Nami asked from the car. She didn't quite get of how it all started but they started fighting!

"We want to help him, but Kid refused!" Heat said. "Nami-san, go inside the car!"

Nami nodded and hid inside the car. Don't get her wrong now, she's still weak inside, you know. Law is so slow! If Law is here, he can help Kid by beating that damn ex of hers. What kind of ex would kill her?!

She remembered something. Rebecca is dead? She didn't kill her, did she? She don't have any sleep walking trouble right?

A phone rang inside the car. It's not hers, and she looked around. She saw a phone blinking in the driver's seat. So it's Law's. This is bad, no personal things! She can't invade someone's property! He's not even her boyfriend! The ringing stopped and Nami sighed in relief.

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*beep* *bee* *beep*

"Sheesh, that Trafalgar!" Boa clicked her tongue.

"Hancock, did you call him?" Alvida asked Boa from the outside while Boa was sitting inside the car.

"He's not answering." Boa growled. "By the way, are they here yet?"

Alvida looked around and scratched her head. "Not yet. Buggy said that they will be here in another 20 minutes."

"Seriously?!" Boa groaned. They planned that Buggy would bring Belliemere in their current destination and bring her to a safe place. Boa was trying to call Trafalgar in order to let him know their plan. After all, that Trafalgar have feelings for Belliemere's daughter, of course he would want to be involved.

"Hancock, just leave him a message." Alvida sighed.

"I got that." Boa rolled her eyes and leaned on the car seat. She, then dialed Trafalgar's number which she got from her crush, Luffy.

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Nami looked at Kid and Cavendish's fight from the inside of the car. It was a rather intense fight but yet, she's worried about Kid, who was fighting for her.

She heard a beep from Law's cellphone. It was a voice message.

**_"Oi, Trafalgar!" _**

'Hancock?' Nami thought to herself. 'Why would she call Law?'

**_"Do you remembered yesterday when you went to Alvida's house and saw a woman? Shanks doesn't want us to tell Nami right?" _**

Nami pointed at herself while blinking. What does they wanted to keep it a secret?

**_"Belliemere has an amnesia and Kalifa wanted us to keep her into a safe place. But Kalifa can't because she's recently caught in an accident and she's staying in a hospital right now. That's why me and Alvida-san is going to bring Belliemere somewhere. We planned to keep her safe in a motel near the Alabasta area, in the Yuba Oasis. Don't let Nami know or else she'll break down; that's what Kalifa said." _**

After hearing that, Nami covered her mouth, ignoring the pain in her shoulder where Cavendish but her earlier. Belliemere, amnesia, Kalifa, accident.

Is that why Nojiko kept on changing the topic whenever she brought up Belliemere?  
>Is that why Kalifa doesn't want to meet up with her, why she was giving her vacation up until now?<br>She began to cry. She saw the car keys, still in the key hole.

"Wa-, Nami-girl, you okay?" Killer cringed when he saw the woman crying in the car. Nami ignored him and sat at the driver's seat. ****

Nami started the engine and drove as fast as any car right now. She needed to see her mother and her manager right now. She was crying pretty hard. "Belliemere-san! Kalifa-san!" Is this because of Arlong again? Is this because of her stubbornness? There was a paperboy who was about to cross the lane. Nami immediately hit the break, making her head bump into the wheel. She opened the door of Law's car and saw some old newspaper scattered. She apologized to the non-hurt boy and helped him get the newspaper.

"Boy, can I buy this newspaper?" Nami looked at the boy while crying. Why wouldn't she cry? An article in the newspaper was shown to her face.

The boy looked at Nami with troubled face. "S-sorry! Why're you crying!?"

"Nothing!" Nami wiped away her tears. "Can I buy this?"

"But ms, this newspapers has already been 2 days earlier, I guess? Are you sure you want this?"

Nami nodded. She grabbed her purse in her pocket and gave the boy some change. She ran towards the car and read the newspaper. Her eyes gets all watery when she read the whole article about Cocoyashi Incident. How come the marines knew about Cocoyashi? Did they know about Arlong? But why is he not yet in damn prison? If marines would just keep on bothering Cocoyashi without even helping them, Arlong would plan something again!

She screamed throughout the whole car. She slammed her hands in the wheels several times. She even grabbed her own hair and pulled it due to stress. She don't care if she looked horrible right now, she wanted to scream again, but this time as loud as she can but she couldn't. It's just so hard to take it all in!

She looked at Law's cellphone and texted Boa again. **_"What hospital is Kalifa-san in?"_**

A few minutes later, Nami received a text in Law's cellphone. **_"Alurbana Hospital, why?"_**

Nami didn't text back. She drove again to Alurbana Hospital to visit her manager, who she thinks, is also having a hard time now too.

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"Luffy! I'm going to kill you someday!" Usopp yelled at a certain car.

Luffy just laughed at his comrade's response. "Calm down, Usopp."

"Why should I calm down?! You were too excited that you threw me off outside the bar!" Usopp cried while shaking Luffy's collar.

"But you're fine now, right?" Luffy pouted.

"No I am NOT!" Usopp defended. "Chopper might have said that I'm fine but I need to go to the hospital! I heard my bone crack, you moron!"

"Just quit your whining." Sanji sighed. "We're going in the nearest hospital, alright?"

"yeah, do that!" Usopp yelled. "Where did Robin and the others go?"

"They said that they have a part time job today." Zoro stretched his arms out. "Why didn't you know?"

"To remind your slow brains; Luffy threw me out earlier!" Usopp shouted.

"I can't help it! I forgot you were in my arms and I suddenly spin around." Luffy laughed.

"Why did you even spin?" Sanji asked.

"Well you see, I suddenly thought of an idea! Let's go to the beach with Nami tomorrow!" Luffy grinned.

"Then I get to see Nami-swan and Robin-chwuan in swimsuits?!" Sanji hold his bleeding nose while the other hand is on the wheel. His eyes turned into hearts though. "Mellorine~~~" That's it, he let go of the wheels due to his wild imagination.

"The wheels! The wheels!" Usopp shrieked. "I don't want to get my body cracked!"

Zoro yawned, Luffy laughed, and Sanji is still in his imagination. The car is still going fast.

"I AM A NORMAL GUY WHOSE BONE IS EASY TO BREAK, YOU MORONS!" Usopp screamed as he opened the door and jumped while he still can.

The car stopped and pulled back. "Why did you jumped, Usopp?" Luffy raised his eyebrows as he looked at Usopp who was now bleeding (comically) to death.

"I got to save myself." Usopp explained weakly. He stand up and his nose are bent. He looks pretty beaten up but it's comically. "I don't want to die." He gave them a pathetic thumbs up while laughing.

"Dude, this car has an automatic drive." Sanji sweatdropped.

"WHAT THE HELL?!" Usopp yelled again. "Why didn't you say so?!"

"Because you jumped out of nowhere?" Zoro laughed.

"At least we now have a reason why we should go to the hospital." Luffy cracked up with Zoro.

"I hate you guys." Usopp cursed and sat beside Luffy in the car. He slammed the door while huffing.

"Aww, we love you too." Luffy said then pretending to kiss Usopp.

"Eww! Yuck! Get away from me!" Usopp screamed again from the car.

"Where are we heading?" Zoro ignored the two guys behind them.

"Alurbana Hospital." Sanji answered.

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**"Did you understood the chapter?" Nami grinned. "The stress point is just beginning. I am going to unveil all their secrets and finish everything with my friends, comrades, teachers, families and of course, my lover. Please continue to wait until the next chapter! Please no more hates and flames, or else you will owe me 500,000,000 Beri." Her angelic statement changed from a devilish tone. **

**"Wh-what she meant is flames and hates are all to be directed in her PM. If you have any concern and stuffs, go the PM icon and message her there. The author desperately wants to get in touch with all her haters." Usopp tried to explain.**

**"Yes, yes." Nami nodded. "She wants to get in touch with them so that she can beat the hell out of them!" **

**"Forgive her, Nami has a period right now." Usopp whispered to the screen. "You can mess a drunkard and an angry man, but never mess with a woman who wears napkin with wings." **

**Nami heard it and grinned evilly at Usopp. "Who told you that phrase?" **

**Usopp began to sweat and looked around, hoping to find someone to put a blame on. He saw someone drinking rum quietly. "ZORO!" **

**"Zoro! I'm raising your debt!" Nami yelled and walked out. **

**"Huh?" Zoro choked on his rum. **

**"REVIEW! FOLLOW! FAVORITE! are the greatest motivation for all authors!" **


	51. Chapter 51 - Meeting and Gatherings

**"AHHHHHHH!" Usopp's shriek can be heard throughout the hallways in the studio. Luffy and Chopper came rushing into his dressing room. He was found looking at his computer again. **

**"Usopp! Are you alright?!" Chopper screamed while crying. **

**Usopp turned to look at them while tears are building up in the edge of his eyes. **

**Luffy sighed and began to pick on his nose. "What? You're watching a horror movie or something?" **

**"That's not it!" Usopp defended. "The author! The author!" **

**"SHE'S DEAD?!" Luffy shouted as loud as Usopp's shriek earlier. **

**Usopp ran to hit his captain's head. "You're wrong, you idiot!"**

**"Then she's fine. So?" Luffy sat down as if there's nothing wrong. **

**"She's lazy!" Usopp faced palmed himself. "She's said she's going to change some ideas in order to finish the story FAST." **

**"Isn't that a good thing? This story is already in 50+ chapters already." Chopper said. **

**"But still, changing some things! There's going to be a side effect! Some are going to be disappointed!" Usopp said while scratching his rough hair. "It's all because of that..."**

**"What 'that'?" Luffy and Chopper exchanged suspicious glances. **

**"No, nothing! Who's the MC for today?" Usopp changed the topic. **

**"Brook?" Chopper tilt his head. **

**"Nah, I think it's ME." Luffy grinned. **

**"Haven't you finished doing it last time?" Usopp asked. **

**"No, it was Franky's." Luffy laughed. "Anyways! Let's START!" **

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**"HAPPY BIRTHDA- I mean HAPPY EATING!"**

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**"LUFFY!" **

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**"HAPPY READING." Luffy pouted. **

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Nami parked Law's car in front of the hospital. She grabbed her purse and headed towards the nurse counter. She saw a nurse who has two big pink curls in each side and was playing with a toy bear. "Excuse me." She called.

The nurse looked at Nami with her plain eyes. "Who?"

"I want to know the room of a woman named Kalifa." Nami gulped nervously. If Kalifa's name weren't found in the patient list, that means she's safe and everything is just a dream.

"Kalifa…" The nurse sighed and stand up to search for the name in the list. "This will take a while."

"Why?" Nami asked. Searching for a patient here is an easy task!

"A group of stupid marines came here injured badly. The nurses grab some of the patient lists with them to list those bunch of pathetic marines." The nurse answered bluntly. Nami was confused. Why would this nurse talk about marines like that? They're like police who saves the day right?

"S-so how many minutes it will take?" Nami asked. She was willing to wait anytime in order to make sure her manager is safe and sound!

"1 hour." The nurse said like without a care in the world. "Please wait in the lobby."

"Can't you search faster than 1 hour?" Nami pleaded. "I can help you if you want! "

"I would love that, but outsiders aren't allowed to enter." The nurse said. "If you're lucky, I can make it by 30 minutes at least."

"Alright, fine." Nami gave up and frowned. She turned around and waited in the lobby. Now what should she do?

The nurse followed Nami by her eyes, until Nami completely disappeared in the corner. She clicked her tongue out of frustration.

Another nurse beside her walked next to her and drop some of the files in the counter. "Jealousy is not the solution, Perona-san."

Perona bit her lips and cried (comically) in the counter. "Just because she's cute, doesn't mean she can start ordering me around."

"But it's really is your job." The nurse said bluntly.

"Shut up, Cindry!" Perona cried.

A doctor walked towards them and laughed. "Cindry-chan! Let's go eat outside!"

"Go die." Cindry started throwing plates at the doctor.

"Wait! Cindry-chan! Stop it!" The doctor yelled while dodging the plates. "Where the hell did you get those plates anyway!?"

"It was always here, ready to be thrown at you." Cindry answered while throwing the plates.

"Dr. Hogback, please clean those up after." Perona reminded the doctor as she started flipping through the files.

"Why me?!" Dr. Hogback yelled. The two nurses ignored him and started working.

x-x-x-x-x-x

"At last! We have arrived!" Usopp stretched his arms after he got out of Sanji's car.

"Usopp, do we really need to enter?" Luffy pouted. "I want to play soon."

"Please don't forget who did this to me." Usopp walked ahead with an angry tick on his head.

The four Mugiwaras entered the hospital and went straight to the counter to ask for a doctor.

"Oi, nurse!" Zoro called out from the counter. The nurse wouldn't look at them because she was busy looking through files. It seems that she's alone in the counter.

"Nurse! I'm dying over here." Usopp shouted to gain the nurse's attention.

"Then die." The nurse murmured. Only Usopp heard it and went havoc (comically.)

"PERONA!" Zoro lost his patience and yelled the nurse's name.

The nurse quickly stood up upon hearing her name yelled by the familiar person.

"You know her, Zoro?" Luffy asked.

"More than know." Zoro sighed.

"What the heck are you doing here, you lost algae!" Perona pointed at Zoro who faced palmed.

Zoro didn't mind the insult made by his step-sister. But he lost his cool when he saw Sanji and Luffy holding back a laugh. "I'm gonna kill you two later." Zoro cursed.

"Forget the idiots, please get me a doctor." Usopp interrupt in.

Perona looked at him with an eyebrow raised. "What happened?"

"I need a surgery." Usopp overdramatically said.

"Just get him a doctor who can check him up." Zoro growled.

"Don't give me those manners, Zoro." Perona glared at him. "I'm telling on papa!"

"Yeah, yeah. Tell him for all you want. He can't even do a thing against me." Zoro proudly said.

"Says the one who got his ass beaten in 1 minute." Perona chuckled and began to dial someone on the telephone.

"SERIOUSLY?!" Luffy, Sanji and Usopp exclaimed.

"He caught me off guard!" Zoro defended.

"Did you forget that OUR father is part of an organization who can beat even the strong guys!" Perona stick out her tongue. "And you're not even in his list."

"Firstly, Mihawk is not my father. Secondly, he's just another marine dog who just follows their master. It's pathetic." Zoro narrowed his eyes.

"But you follow me around." Luffy get in between the tension of the two step siblings.

Zoro flinched. "Don't butt in, Luffy!" He ran to smack his captain's head. But Luffy already ran.

"Stop running guys!" Usopp shouted but neither of them listened. He unconsciously ran to stop them.

Sanji and Perona stayed at the counter. Perona hangs up on the phone after talking to someone. "I called a nurse here to guide you towards a doctor's office. Please wait for a moment."

Sanji nodded in understanding. Perona turned around and was about to walk towards her table where she left the files. "Perona-chan." Sanji called out.

Perona glanced at the blonde man.

"Why don't you get along with our idiot swordsman?" Sanji asked out of curiosity. "I mean, I don't get along with him but you guys are siblings right?"

"Step-siblings." Perona smiled with a hint of pain. "Papa took him in years ago. I tried to get along with him several times but he never gives in. He even orders me around the house! Papa took interest in his fighting style in dojo, but that idiot never acknowledge papa. I love papa, but he's interest in Zoro then Zoro never really considers us. I hated him but at the same time I love him."

Sanji smiled inside. "That idiot marimo is just blind. I have something interesting to say, Perona-chan."

"Huh?" Perona looked at him.

"That idiot swordsman is in love with someone. If you get along with her, maybe he will open up with you and Mihawk."

"Him? Zoro? The lost algae? The walking marimo?!" Perona blinked. "In love?! WiTH WHO?!"

"Her name is Nami." Sanji grinned. It may hurt him inside but making a woman happy is his duty as a man. If it'll make Perona happy, he will help her.

"Nami…" Perona whispered to herself.

The nurse whom Perona called came. "Perona, where are the boy who need check up?"

"AH, they're there…." Perona's eyes darken when she saw a beaten up Usopp and Luffy, carried by Zoro in the collar.

"Why me too?" Usopp cried.

"Because you were in the way." Zoro clicked his tongue, not admitting he made a mistake about Usopp.

"Hi?" Luffy managed to greet them with a beaten face.

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"Huh? Nami-chan?" Kobato said, holding a cup of coffee in the lobby.

"Kobato-sensei?" Nami stand up to greet her with manners.

"What're you doing here?" The doctress asked.

"I'm about to visit someone. What about you?"

Kobato smiled and walked in front of Nami. "I'm going to see someone here in the lobby later."

"Is it a boy?" Nami teased.

"Of course not! It's a patient!" Kobato laughed. "She has this amnesia and I'm going to check her for one last time."

"Is she cured?"

"Soon. But she's going to move somewhere so she needs my medical record just in case she needs to go to another hospital."

"I see." Nami nodded. Something inside of her snapped. The amnesia woman, could she be…. "Kobato-sensei, what's the woman's na-"

"Miss, I found the patience's room." Perona popped out of from behind, not knowing the tension in the air.

"R-right." Nami bowed her head. Maybe it's not her? "Excuse me, Kobato-sensei."

Kobato nodded with confusion. She saw something in Nami's eyes. What does she wanted to ask anyway?

"I wrote you a small map to guide you around." Perona handed her a small paper.

"Thanks." Nami accepted the paper and started to walk.

"Ah, what's your name?" Perona asked. There's something about this orange haired woman that's making her uneasy.

"Nami." Nami said and began to walk faster. She needed to get to her manager's room NOW.

"Thank you for using the service, Nami-san." Perona bowed but then her eyes widen. "NAMI?!" She yelled in a shocking tone. Could she be Zoro's…..?!

Nami hurried in the hallways. At last she stopped in front of a room. She nervously knocked. If Kalifa is in this room, something has to be happening without her knowing.

"Come in~!" A familiar voice called out from the inside.

Nami covered her mouth. She knew this voice. She couldn't find the courage to see Kalifa's state.

"Nami?" A manly voice called her from behind. She turn around and saw a green haired man behind her. "What're you doing here?"

"Zoro.." Nami swallowed her saliva due to nervousness. She felt her hands started to sweat. She was scared to open the door, but at the same time wanted to know if Kalifa is alright.

Zoro noticed Nami's shoulder. It was shaking. "What's wrong?"

Nami shrugged. "I'm just nervous. I was about to visit someone here." She brought a fake smile. "And you?"

"Those guys were lost." Zoro scratched his cheek lightly. He could never say he is the one who's lost.

x-x-x-x-x

"Where the hell is that idiot?!" Sanji yelled.

"He was right behind me, I swear!" Usopp faced palmed.

"We can look for him later." Luffy laughed.

"Please go inside, the doctor is waiting for you." The nurse who was guiding them, smiled. She opened the door, revealing a scary doctress. "Patients, this is Dr. Kureha, she's a good doctor."

"Are you sure?" Usopp gulped nervously and hid behind Luffy.

"Just be careful of her injections." The nurse smiled innocently and closed the door, leaving a with-like-doctor and the three boys.

"Now, where should we begin?" Kureha brought out a knife and licked it dangerously.

The three boys flinched.

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"Go in." Zoro dared Nami to enter without hesitation.

"What? Now?" Nami shook.

Zoro sighed inwardly. This girl is acting all tough huh? He grabbed Nami's hands and opened the door. Nami gaped and hid behind a wall, before revealing to Kalifa.

"Huh? Aren't you Nami's guardian?" Zoro blinked.

"You're Shank's student." Kalifa said. "What brings you here?"

"Ask this girl here." Zoro tugged Nami quite hard, that she bumped into his hard chest.

"Nami…" Kalifa breathed. This is the moment that she was not expecting. Nami was the one she didn't want to see now!

"Kalifa-san?" Nami looked at her manager's state. Kalifa has bandages all over her arms and legs. "What happened?" Her tears started building up in the edge of her eyes. "Just when did this all happened?"

"Nami" Kalifa said. She doesn't know what to say. Surely, she couldn't tell her that someone is trying to kill her! "Come here." She smiled when Nami wiped away the tears in her eyes and started to walk towards her. Nami sat in the chair beside the hospital bed. "I'm sorry."

Nami's eyes widen when Kalifa says those last words. She bursts into tears. She couldn't hold it back. What could she do alone without Kalifa? Kalifa is her pillar of strength! She couldn't make it all through those worst past of hers without Kalifa. Even those tough times, Kalifa was there for her; not as a manager but as a friend.

"It was just a little accident." Kalifa patted Nami's head. "Everyone gets careless sometimes. I am not perfect and so are the others. I'll be discharged soon, don't worry."

Nami nodded while crying. She hugged kalifa tightly. "Tell me this soon, you big idiot!"

"I couldn't." Kalifa chuckled. "I knew you're going to cry like this so I'm waiting for my discharge."

"That's a big mistake! I could handle anything!" Nami cried. "If something were to happen to you, I don't know what to do!"

Kalifa only giggled in return. She patted Nami's head while Nami still hugging her. Kalifa frowned. If Nami were to see Belliemere in her state, it'll be another breakdown.

"Who's taking care of you?" Nami sniffled.

"Paulie, but he's out right now. He'll come back pretty soon." Kalifa answered.

"I will come here everyday, Kalifa-san!" Nami declared.

"It's alright. I'm fine. All you need is focus on your upcoming test!" Kalifa said. "If you failed, who knows what will happen to you."

"But-!"

"Nami, as your guardian, I beg of you. Don't worry about me, PLEASE." Kalifa pleaded.

Nami looked at her with gentle eyes. "I understand."

"Thank you, Nami."

After that, the two women talks about things. They chatted, giggles and laughed for awhile, forgetting Zoro in the corner.

"Kalifa-san, I'm going to buy us drinks on the lobby." Nami grinned and stand up. "What do you want?"

"Just strawberry juice." Kalifa smiled.

Nami nodded and walked outside the door happily.

"Then, I better go." Zoro excused himself, feeling awkward.

"Zoro, right?" Kalifa said.

"So you haven't forgot about me. I thought my presence is so low, I could die anytime." Zoro grinned.

"Please take care of Nami." Kalifa said.

"You're not going to die right?"

"Of course not." Kalifa huffed. "While I am inside this room, I can't do much for Nami. She will need protection. You're part of the Mugiwara gang, right?"

Zoro nodded. "She's part of it too. It's normal to be protecting a comrade."

Kalifa smiled. "I wonder how Nami joined a group of gangsters. She hated them."

"We forced her." Zoro snickered upon remembering the time when he used his COMMAND power to force Nami.

Kalifa gaped. She throw a knife for cutting apples, in front of Zoro. The knife went stuck in the wall, just an inch apart from Zoro's face. "Hurt her, you die." She threatened.

"I won't" He paused for a bit then corrected himself. "More like I can't because I love her." Zoro looked at Kalifa's sincere eyed, before going outside.

Kalifa sunk into her bed. "Youth these days are so blunt. I'm the one getting embarrassed."

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"And? Repeat what you just said." Trafalgar Law glared at Heat in front of him, while his arms are crossed.

"I told you, Nami-san went off somewhere with your car." Heat repeated. "Why is she in your car anyway?!"

"It's none of your business." Law said. He kept a poker face, even though Kid grabbed his collar angrily.

"Why the hell are you with that woman?!" Kid growled under his breath. He totally forgot about the fight between Cavendish. He ran off during a fight, which he never does before. Rage overtook him when he saw Law coming out from his condo.

Law looked at the angry captain's eyes. He knows Eustass loves Nami-ya. But sorry, he will have to wait until he dies before he could get the woman. "She agreed to have a date with me, Eustass-ya. I don't remember you owning Nami-ya."

"Shut the hell up, Trafalgar." Kid glared. "Guys like you pisses me off."

"At least I'm not like you who kept on forcing someone to forget her ex." Law smirked. He was pretty confident when he said that. Nami told him once.

Kid's eyes widen. How the hell did he know that? "So you and that woman got pretty close." He slowly released Law's collar.

"Captain!" Bepo, Shachi and Penguin called out while running towards them. "Are you alright, captain?!" The three stood beside Trafalgar Law, while Heat, Killer and Wire stood beside Eustass Kid. Everyone in the area can feel the tension between the two glaring captains.

"I must thank you, Eustass-ya. If you showed up in school every day, I wouldn't have got my hands on Nami-ya." Trafalgar smirked. His smirk can make every girls faint, but for guys? They get pissed off. Law turn around with a prideful face. "Let's go." He called out to his comrade.

"Should we beat 'em up, captain?" Heat cracked his knuckles, ready to beat up anyone who pissed his captain.

"Leave them." Kid turn around and began to walk away.

"What?" Heat and Wire exchanged glances. It's not their captain to refuse a fight! Is the world going to burst out or what?!

"Captain! What the hell?!" Heat ran to catch up to his captain. "Shouldn't we go beat anyone who mocked you?!" Heat was frustrated when Kid didn't move his mouth. He just kept forward. He never thought he would say this but… "I'm disappointed in you, captain." He murmured.

Killer who was walking with Kid side by side, sighed in frustration. He looked at Kid's hand near him, it was bleeding. Kid gripped his own hands until the nails buried into his flesh. The one who is the most disappointed in Kid is Kid himself. No matter how much Kid wanted to beat Law up, he can't. That Trafalgar hit the vital spot. Everything he said is true. He's battling with himself right now; between his pride and his feelings.

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"Zoro, where the hell have you been?!" Usopp shouted when he saw the green-haired man waiting outside. "That scary check up went for hours!"

"It's only been 1 hour." Sanji interrupt.

The Straw Hats entered Sanji's car. "By the way, Zoro. You didn't tell us that Mihawk is your daddy!"

"Don't say 'daddy'. It's disgusting!" Zoro argued.

"The great Mihawk, huh?" Usopp leaned on the car seat. "Why didn't you tell us soon?!"

"You never asked about it, idiot." Zoro huffed. "Haven't you seen him before when you pick me up always in the morning?"

"We wait OUTSIDE, idiot." Usopp sighed. "I barely see him!"

"I saw him before." Luffy grinned.

"See? He saw him.." Usopp's voice slowly died down upon hearing Luffy. "WHAT?! WHY?! WHEN?! WHERE?!"

"I always barged in in Zoro's house to play." Luffy innocently said. "There's something about that Hawk-guy."

"What?" Zoro raised his eyebrow.

"I smell bad and somehow good." Luffy pouted. "My instinct just tells me so. He's bad news."

"Don't talk about him like that, Luffy." Zoro crossed his arms.

"It's just an instinct, Zoro." Usopp said. "Luffy, don't talk like that. You know that Zoro is Daddy's boy, right?"

"Usopp…" Zoro breath in, ready to kill someone.

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In a dark place, some gangsters and mafias gathered around.

"Why're we gathered here?" Doflamingo irritatingly said. "I was about to have fun with my bitch."

"Tsk. I hate to say this but this sudden gathering saved my ass." Cavendish wiped away some blood in his mouth. "Damn that Eustass."

"What is this gathering about?" A man in cloak yelled. "I want to kill someone already."

"Be patience." Heels tapped in the hallway, making all the noisy ones zip their mouths. A woman with black/raven hair walked in the middle. "A substitute leader from a secret organization came here today to discuss things with us."

"They better make this gathering good." Dr. Indigo crossed his arms.

"Please listen to this important notice from our higher ups. Today, HE will lead this meeting." Ain stood in front of a certain stage to see everyone.

A man with huge swords walked across them. Every weaklings in the area, felt scared when they noticed his presence. They could feel that this man is not an ordinary man.

"Please welcome, Mihawk-sama."

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"What the hell is this?!" Garp yelled in a room where some higher ups are gathering. Garp was sitting in the left side of the long table of the room. He looked at the paper in his hands full of anger. "That fishmen! Is Kalifa alright, Paulie?"

Paulie, who was standing up, nodded with confidence. He don't know the contents of the paper, but he guess that Kalifa let the higher ups knows her situation. Maybe they can help her.

"Another thing to report." Shanks stand beside Paulie to report. "It's about the Cocoyashi incident. Belliemere, who is Nami's mother and Arlong's target, has survived. Perhaps, she is with Alvida and Hancock. She only received an amnesia but Kobato-sensei believed that she will regain her memories soon.

Garp rubbed his aching temple. "Is that all to report?"

"One more thing." Crocodile stood beside Shanks. "Mihawk has turn his back against us."

"Are you sure about that, Crocodile?!" Garp slammed his hands on the table. "Goodness!"

"I'm sure that there's some kind of explanation about this." Shanks laughed nervously. "Don't make Mihawk our enemy! He's my bestfriend!"

"I thought I was your bestfriend!" Buggy argued in the back, but he was ignored.'

"We'll continue to investigate about him." Garp sat down after calming down. "What do you think about this, Aokiji?" He asked the lazy man in front of him.

"Let's see…" Aokiji stretched his arms and yawned. "Let's just this a… uhhh- What am I going to say again?"

"We'll keep this a secret!" Buggy irritatingly shouted from the back. What is with this higher up?!

"Anyway, firstly, provide secret security around Cocoyashi. Knowing that we've messed around Arlong's territory, he won't shut up." Aokiji laziness suggest. "Secondly, I want you to investigate about Master Z's death. He has some good and trained students. Maybe someone would want revenge on us, while misunderstanding something. "

Garp nodded. "Is there anything else?"

"I don't have anything against this last plead but, Sengoku, should we?" Aokiji looked at the man in the middle side of the table. The head of the whole marines and whole island nodded while his elbows are in the table.

"I will continue to hide in the shadows and let Akainu do what he wants. If you found something suspicious about him, tail him. Let him have the freedom for now. The more freedom he have, the more reckless he gets." Sengoku declared. "If ever, one of my students gets in trouble because of his scheme, GIVE HIM TO ME." He looked at his men with confidence and anger.

"Yes sir!" Everyone shouted before heading out. The room is left with nothing but Sengoku himself.

"Don't think I couldn't sense you, Nico Robin." Sengoku said in midair.

"As expected." Robin chuckled before appearing in front of the closed door.

"You heard everything?" Sengoku said.

"Yes." Robin smiled and stood in front of the Head.

"You're such a naughty woman, aren't you?" Sengoku laughed. "Just like your mother, always sticking your nose to everything."

"I'm not. I'm just interest in everything." Robin sat down on Garp's seat. "And? What would you like me to do?"

"What?" Sengoku looked at the woman.

"You have something in mind that you couldn't order someone right?" Robin chuckled. "You know me well enough to trust me."

"Why shouldn't I trust you? You're Olivia's daughter." Sengoku laughed and leaned on his chair. "You're right. I have something."

"Let's hear it."

"Go to the Revolutionaries and ask for Monkey D. Dragon, tell him that operation 'Triple A' will begin." Sengoku ordered. "He knows what that means."

'Triple A?' Robin thought. She don't know that but she's determine to send him that message. "Is that all?"

"Send that message to the Revolutionaries, White Beard, Gol D. Roger." Sengoku said.

"White Beard? But he's gone missing!" Robin was now confused. She don't know it herself! "I thought Gol D. Roger is dead!"

"See with your own eyes." Sengoku laughed and handed him the paper. Robin looked at it and smiled. "An abstract?"

"Whoever solved this abstract will know their hiding place. We couldn't give such important info to others know, could we?"

Robin stand up and walked towards the door. "And you're placing me with a great secret?"

"I trust you, Nico Robin. Don't let me down now."

"You know I won't, father." Robin smiled.

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**"The author said she deeply apologize for the long wait." Luffy picked his nose, not caring whether he's standing in front of the screen or not. "I just found something interesting in the author's brain!"**

**"What? What?" Chopper's eyes shone brightly. **

**"You see, this story is only 5% in the author's brain." Luffy pouted. **

**"WHAT?!" Chopper cried. "Where is the 95%?!" **

**"I looked inside the author's brain and saw the most scariest thing. 45%, she's imagining about Kuroko No Basket. It seems that the author watched Kuroko no Basket, and fell in love with Satsuki Momoi. She's now imagining about a reverse harem."**

**"And the another 50%?!" Chopper asked. **

**"30% is about EXO K-Pop." Luffy sighed. **

**"The remaining 20%?!" Chopper cried again. **

**"Her boring life." Luffy laughed. "She's thinking about her boring life!" **

**"Don't badmouth our author in this story." Usopp sweat dropped. "We should be thankful about that 5%, if it turned 0, the completely will be ABANDONED." **

**"What're you guys talking about?" Nami smiled behind them. **

**"You see, the author is-!" Luffy's mouth was immediately covered by the sniper. **

**"She's doing fine! She's just on a vacation with her cousins and told us that she's going to update slow." Usopp lied. **

**"I see." Nami nodded in understanding and left.**

**"Why would you lie to her?" Chopper asked.**

**"If she knows, she'll kill the author and US!" Usopp said. "Who can say that our author is lazy during vacation?! She must not know that author is on the verge of dropping this story!" Usopp declared but when he looked around, he didn't see Luffy nor Chopper anywhere.**

**"Repeat that last part." Nami cracked her knuckles. **

**"N-N-N-N-NAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH!" Usopp shrieked and ran away.**

**"Author~" Nami sang. "Forget us, YOU DIE." **

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	52. Chapter 52 - To Continue Our Date

**"Anneoyong!" **

**"Who said that?!" Usopp screamed. "Who spoke Korean instead of Japanese?!" **

**"Who knows." Law sat on his usual seat behind the stage. **

**"Whoever it is, don't do it again." Usopp sighed. **

**"Usopp! Don't be such a racist!" Zoro yawned. "Did we ever judge you by your nose?" **

**"Don't bring my nose in this silliness." Usopp shouted. "I'm not being a racist! Can't you be more insecure of Korean language? I mean, our author's mind is focusing on EXO which are Korean. Our story is near in the end." **

**"Alright fine. Just apologize." Zoro said. **

**"For?" Usopp pouted UNcutely. **

**"Saying something about Korean and Japanese." Zoro said. **

**"Okay fine. HONTONI, GOMENASAI." Usopp bowed. "Leave that matter aside, what happened to our author?" **

**"She fell off from the stairs." Law said. **

**"SERIOUSLY?!" Usopp screamed. **

**"Yeah, that's why she updated SO SLOW. Imagine her, typing this story using just one hand." Law explained. **

**"She should be grateful that she didn't end up like Kuina in the actual series." Zoro laughed. **

**"Don't do that, please." Usopp sweat dropped. "Who's the MC for today?" **

**"Isn't it Nojiko?" Zoro asked. **

**"Where is she?" Law asked again. **

**"Making out with Ace." Usopp snickered teasingly. He really don't know where she is but it's not going to hurt if he tells such lies right? **

**"Hey guys! Look!" Luffy came on running while holding a golden Kabuto in his hands. He slipped on the floor then accidentally grabbed the nearest something to hold on, but what d'ya know. Luffy grabbed the big curtain until it fell off. **

**"Ah?" Usopp's eyes pop out.**

**It revealed 2 persons behind the curtain. **

**"Ace and Nojiko?" Usopp breathed out. **

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**Do you know what's happening between Nojiko and Ace? Guesssss whatttttt? **

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Nami ran to the machine in the lobby to buy some drinks. She saw Kobato talking to some nurse. She decided to ignore it. Nami turn around while holding 2 cans of juices and started to walk without knowing that 3 women just arrived in her spot before.

"Nice to see you again, Bell-san." Kobato saw her patient with Boa and Alvida accompanying her. "I'm surprised you came with Alvida-san instead of Buggy-sensei." She shook hands with Alvida and Boa.

"Something came up, they said." Bell or should I say, Bellimere, laughed nervously without knowing what was really going on.

"We're taking her to Yuba Oasis (motel)." Alvida said. "She's staying there for the mean time."

"I see." Kobato smiled. "There's a nearby hospital there whose doctor is really well known. In fact, a doctress here is pretty close to the doctor there in Yuba Area."

"Great!" Boa exclaimed. "Can you tell that doctor acquaintance of yours to take care of Belliemere here?"

"Belliemere?" Kobato blinked.

"It's her real name." Alvida added. "So? Can you get in touch with that doctor?"

"Unfortunately, he's not my acquaintance." Kobato smiled. "He's Doctress Kureha's close acquaintance."

"Which hospital does he work?" Hancock asked politely.

"In Alasbasta Hospital." Kobato smiled. "In the matter of fact, the same company that owns this hospital and the Alabasta Hospital is the same. The Nefertari Company is a big company, I dare say."

"I see, but isn't Alabasta Hospital is a big hospital? Isn't it only for official uses?" Alvida asked. She have to make sure that Belliemere is there to be SAFE. If Arlong would know her whereabouts, she's -no, THEY'RE deadmeat.

"I told you before right? Dr. Kureha is close to a doctor there? I'm sure they'll make an exemption." Kobato reassured. "Let's go to my office and I will prepare a medical record for Belliemere-san."

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"Luffy?" Robin asked while holding her purple cellphone, talking to her captain.

**"Robin! We're having a party here in Usopp's house. Come here and play with us!" **The Straw Hats Captain laughed.

**-"Then again, why my house?!" Usopp's voice can be heard from the background. "Ah! Don't touch those, Zoro!" **

"You seem to be having fun there." The smart woman giggled. "I'm sorry, but I can't. I have something to do right now."

**"Ehhhh?" Luffy whined. "But you never get the chance to play with us!" **

"I will make it up to you, alright?" Robin reassured her captain.

**"Then, bring lots of meats later." Luffy said with a voice of a child, sulking. **

"Yes." Robin said then she hang up. She walked towards the light-blue car in front of her.

"Who called you?" Franky asked after he kissed Robin's forehead.

"Our captain." Robin smiled. "They're having fun at Usopp's house."

"Poor long nose." Franky sighed. "Where did you go? You asked me to send you here in the school grounds then you suddenly disappeared."

"Just a little talk with the teachers." Robin said.

"You know, you really need to ease up with your studying. It's Saturday, damn it." Franky scratched his head. "Where do you want to go? I sneaked out from my part-time job just to see you."

"That's sweet but you can go now. I have things I have to do." Robin said.

"Like what?"

"It's a secret." Robin gave her mysterious smile to her lover. A smile that gives a mysterious feeling.

"You kept on keeping secrets from me, Nico Robin." Franky murmured then entered the car. "Come on, I'll drive you there."

Robin looked at her lover's face. She knew he's been hurt by keeping things from him, but this case, it's a matter of life and death (?) Ever since Nami came to the school, something seems to be off and she's determined to unfold that uneasiness. "Please send me back home." Robin entered the car.

Franky nodded and started driving once Robin sat in her seat. No one talks due the whole trip. Franky is sulking about Robin keeping secrets from him and she knows that. She just couldn't tell him the case.

They arrived at Robin's house. Robin went out from the car and nodded at Franky. Once this whole situation is over, she owes him a BIG explanation. The raven haired woman entered her house and saw her mother lying on the couch. "Mom, I'm home." Robin smiled.

"Welcome home." Olivia nodded and sat up. "Where did you go?"

"Just visited father." Robin sat down beside her mother. "Everything is wrong. Something is off."

Olivia smiled at her daughter's curiosity. "You know, I'm leaving tomorrow for some archeology work, right?"

Robin nodded.

"You can take this time to consult me with anything. I may even help you." Olivia grinned.

"Really? I appreciate that." Robin giggled. "Then mom, what would you do if someone you thought is dead is alive?"

Olivia looked at her daughter with a smiling face. "I would find out the reason why they would be titled as DEAD. Obviously they're hiding something."

"That's what I thought too, mom." Robin sighed and leaned back on the couch.

"Then why don't you ask them directly?" Olivia hugged her daughter peacefully. "It's better to know the truth with your own eyes and ears."

Robin nodded again, not knowing what to respond. "Father gave me these abstracts." She brought out 2 papers with an unknown pictures and some colors. "I can't seem to understand it."

"That's not like you, Robin." Olivia stand up and make some coffee in the kitchen, with Robin following her.

"I know, but something is bothering me lately. I can't seem to focus." Robin sit in the chairs and rubbed her forehead.

"You're so out of character, my dear." Olivia smiled. "Your friends might be looking at you and consider you as a mature, smart, calm and mysterious woman. You really snap out of those characters when you're with me."

"I'm also human, mom." Robin sighed. "I need to compose my character well. They need someone to rely on regarding brains. I need to be a perfect role model for them."

"Why?" Olivia sat in the chair across her daughter.

"Mom, we've been through this conversation already. I told you, Luffy and the others saved me from being a loner years ago while the others consider me as a cold hearted woman. I'm really glad I met them but if they know I'm out of character right now, they will get disappointed at me. I'm scared of being left out." Robin sank her head in the table with the support of her arms.

"I met you're friends and they're really nice." Olivia smiled. "If you continue to hide yourself from them, then they won't love you for who you really are."

"Mom, we're really getting out of the topic." Robin sighed. "Let's get back to our previous topic, shall we?"

Olivia laughed. "Sure, where were we?"

"I can't solve this abstract?" Robin reminded her mom.

Olivia looked at the paper and then looked at her daughter. "Why don't you seek help from your friends?"

"Eh?" Robin blinked. "But they considers me as the smart woman! I told you they'd get-"

"Disappointed?" Olivia smiled mischievously. "Then just tell them that it's a game you thought of. Luffy would love it."

"I understand." Robin sighed and walked out of the kitchen.

"Send my regards to your friends, alright?" Olivia shouted from the kitchen.

"I know!" Robin said from the door. She will try to get help from her friends. It's now or never. But one thing she couldn't understand. Her mother is smarter than her! If there's a riddle, quiz, abstract, mystery, Olivia would've answered it perfectly. But didn't she know the answer to that abstract? She walked in the side walks and grabbed her phone. She began to dial her lover.

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The phone rang across the whole dark room.

"Sengoku?" Olivia asked on the phone.

**"What made you call me, Olivia?" The head of the academy said. **

"Why are you making Robin go to such important place?" Olivia asked.

**"So you saw the abstract? Did she solved it?" **

"Not yet. But on one quick glance, I solved that freaking abstract." Olivia sighed. "I wish I didn't saw that."

**"Don't tell anyone about that place. Let our daughter saw it with her own eyes." **

"If she saw it, she will be shocked." Olivia reminded her supposedly husband.

**"I'm willing to take responsibility for it." **

"Make sure of it." Olivia said. If anything, she wanted to protect her daughter. She hungs the phone up and went to her room. She packed some things, ready to go somewhere in her work.

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"I'm home!" Perona called inside the house. It seems that no one is home. Zoro and Mihawk is nowhere to be seen. Sheesh, after her shift at the hospital, there's no one to welcome her!

She walked in the hallway of her house, making her way towards her room. Perona saw a door room, slightly open. She was about to close it but something inside her screamed that she NEED to get inside and peek.

Perona went inside the room, it was Mihawk's working room. There are some bookshelves in the sides, some swords design and more importantly, the desk across the room which is full of papers. Perona sighed irritatingly when she saw the papers all scattered in the ground. Maybe the screaming in her head refers to this. CLEANING the work room. Perona cursed and began to pick up the papers, she stopped picking those up, when a certain paper caught her attention.

Perona closed her mouth in shock when she saw a paper with Nami's picture and some profile data in it. She read those and was even more shock when a letter that was stapled in the same paper was read by her. 'What did they mean by KILL her?!' She screamed in her head.

She heard the door from downstairs opened. "I'm Home." It was Mihawk's voice.

Perona immediately gathered all the papers and kept it neatly in the table, she hid the paper with Nami in her pocket. Why were the papers all scattered on the floor anyway?

"What're you doing here?" Mihawk asked his daughter.

"I saw the room slight open and was about to close the windows." Perona answered nervously. It was true, she looked at the window and it was opened, probably the reason why the papers were all scattered.

"The windows were open?" Mihawk's eyes darken.

"Yeah." Perona answered. "Now that you're here, I don't need to close it for you. I'm going to rest, papa."

Mihawk nodded and looked at the window. Why were they open? He could've sworn that he closed the window and DOOR. Who the hell barged in his room? Normally, Perona would be too stubborn to look at his work room. Clearly, she didn't have any reason to enter his working room.

Perona wanted to asked her father about Nami but she didn't have the courage to say so, instead, she ran to her room and lay down on her bed. She forgot Nami's data on her nurse's uniform. She took off her clothes and changed her outfit.

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"Nami-ya?" Law asked on the phone while sitting in Bepo's car.

**"I'm really sorry! I forgot I brought your car here." Nami said. **

"Don't mind it. In fact, where are you?" Law asked

**"Alurbana Hospital." Nami answered. **

Law nodded. "I will go there. I want to retrieve back something that is mine."

**"Yeah, sorry about that." Nami sighed on the phone. "I was just so stressed out this day." **

"I understand. I will get my car back and also, you." Law smirked at the thought of his date back.

**"Okay~ Wait what?" **

"OOOOhhhHHHh!" Penguin, Shachi and Bepo cooed playfully.

"Shut up, you guys." Law whispered angrily to his comrades. "Nami-ya, you promised to come with me to the festival tonight."

**"W-well, something came up, Law. Sorry." Nami apologized. **

"No can do, Nami-ya. I'm forcing you out there whether you like it or not." Law said with pride.

**"I told you, I can't today." Nami whined. **

**-"Why don't you go, Nami." A female voice from the background said. "Paulie is on his way back here, so go continue your date." **

**-"But, Kalifa-san~~!" Nami whined again. **

**-"Nami, I will never forgive myself if I am the reason why you couldn't complete a moment of your youth!" **

"You heard your guardian, prepare yourself, Nami-ya." Law's husky voice said.

**There was no respond yet, then Nami sighed in defeat. "Fine. Call me once you're in the hospital already. Your car is parked outside the front door."**

"That's my girl." Law smirked and hung up.

"Not bad, captain." Bepo gave him a thumbs up.

"So you and Nami-san are all…." Shachi hold his about-to-bleed nose.

"Come on, Shachi, they're not." Penguin laughed while patting the excited friend. "Even if they are, they won't sleep together yet."

"Nami-ya will sleep in my condominium tonight." Law interrupt, making his comrade's jaw hanged.

"EH?!"

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**"Okay, that was awkward." Usopp cleared his throat and looked at the two embarrassed couple. **

**"Ace! I know you're hungry but you're not suppose to eat someone's mouth!" Luffy shouted. **

**"Shut up, little bro! You're too young to know what it is!" Ace argued. **

**Luffy stopped arguing and pouted. He saw Nami walking with Chopper. "Nami!" **

**"What is it Luffy?" Nami raised an eyebrow. **

**"Let me eat your mouth!" Luffy ran towards her. Nami, instinctively ran away but her captain wasn't going to give up. **

**Law stood up with his eyes darken. Zoro grabbed one of his swords and slowly unsheathed it.**

**"Calm down guys!" Usopp shrieked while shielding his captain. **

**While everything is messed up, Chopper smiled at the screen. **

**"I don't know what's going on but PLEASE WAIT UNTIL OUR AUTHOR'S ARM IS FULLY HEALED." **

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	53. Chapter 53 - An Opened Heart

**"We're back!" Luffy and his crew greeted; with the Kid's and Hearts Pirates on their sides. "When was the last time, the author updated this story?" Luffy turned to look at Usopp. **

**"I don't remember. It's been ages or so!" Usopp exclaimed. **

**"Don't be ridiculous! It's only 3 months!" Sanji interrupted them. "School starts again, you know? I heard she's been through hell since the school started. She couldn't remember nor even have an idea on how to continue with this story again." **

**"Then why is she here?" Zoro asked with a boring tone. **

**"Didn't you hear?" Robin smiled. "She rewatched One Piece again from episodes to episodes so that her love for our navigator will be restored again." **

**"Oh, she's desperate." Franky laughed. **

**"Should we start now?" Brook said. "I want to know what will happen next!" **

**"Yosh! Ja, minna! Ikuzo!" Luffy shouted. **

**"Ou!" They all cheered. **

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Perona couldn't feel at ease after having the thought of her father would plan to assassinate her brother's love of life. "What should I do?" She worried.

"What're you muttering there all alone?" Zoro asked from behind.

"Uwaa!" Perona panicked. "What the hell?!"

"Don't curse at me you stupid girl." Zoro said. "I am just here to get something I forgot to bring."

"Then why're you in my room?!"

"Well, I passed by your opened room and heard you muttering something." Zoro explained. "I thought you lost it and began talking to yourself."

"Shut up! Anyway! Just leave already." Perona huffed.

"Whatever. Where's the old man?" Zoro asked.

"You mean papa?" Perona repeated. She suddenly remembered Hawk's document to kill Nami. "He's probably off somewhere."

"I see." Zoro nodded and headed towards the door.

"Wait! If you're going down, bring my nurse clothes too, then put it in the washing machine." Perona ordered.

"Why the hell are you ordering me around?!" Zoro growled. Perona threw her used clothes at him and pushed him towards the door.

"If you would be so kind; I am tired from WORK in the hospital. Unlike you, alright? Must be nice not to have a part-time job." Perona whined then she slammed the door in front of him. She lie on her bed and looked at her ceiling. Come to think of it, where did she put the documents where Nami was marked 'DEATH'?

"Geez, that little brat." Zoro cursed and headed towards his room first, throwing Perona's clothes on his bed. His phone rang.

**"Zoro~ Why are you not here yet?" His captain whined. "We want to start playing in Usopp's house now." **

"My bad. Go ahead. I forgot to bring my katana polisher." Zoro yawned and slumped into his rolling chair, in front of his laptop.

**"Why do you have to bring those when we can play here?" -Luffy.**

"I don't run around smashing pillows and cushions in each other's face." Zoro sweat dropped.

**"Ehhhhhh? Zoro~ Robin and Franky are here now! They decided to play with us!" -Luffy**

"Yeah yeah. Whatever." Zoro rolled his eyes. He, then saw a piece of paper in Perona's nurse pocket. "What is this, some kind of receipt or something?" He held it but he never look inside it.

**"Oh! Zoro! There's a kendo tournament showing at Usopp's TV! You better come quick!" -Luffy**

"Seriously?!" Zoro's face widen in excitement. He unconsciously put the piece of paper in his pocket and grabbed his keys. He ran along the hallway, not wanting to miss the whole tournament.

"Did you put my clothes on the washing machine?" Perona shouted from her door, as Zoro ran down the stairs.

"No. It's in my room! Put it yourself!" Zoro shouted back as he put on his shoes.

"You better not be having some dirty magazines in your damn room, Zoro!" Perona yelled and entered his room to get her clothes.

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"Kalifa-san." Nami called out to her guardian.

"Yeah?"

"What do you think will happen if I love again?" Nami asked gently.

Kalifa looked at her in surprise. She would never thought that her kid would ask her that kind of topic; the topic where Nami herself is hurt. "That would be wonderful, Nami."

"Why do you think so?" Nami looked down at her nervous hands while sitting on the edge of Kalifa's hospital bed.

"You had a hard time moving on from that ex of yours and I think it's really time for you to ease up and open yourself to others." Kalifa smiled.

"But what about Arlong's forever chain?" Nami gripped her own hands. "He would never let me do anything I desire."

"Nami." Kalifa called out. "There's no such thing as forever. Even in love nor in hate."

"Kalifa-san. Why are you talking as if Arlong is not to be feared anymore?" Nami asked. "Did something happened?"

"Who knows." Kalifa looked at her window. She knew that the moment she sent a notice to her higher ups about her reports and knowledge, they wouldn't sit back. "Nami, who is the man you're talking about?"

"Huh? What?" Nami blinked. "What're you talking about?"

Kalifa giggled. "Then why did you ask if you could love again? Who is this man?"

"N-no!" Nami denied. "That's not what you think!"

"Is it that Trafalgar Law who will pick you up later?" Kalifa teased.

"H-huh?!" Nami uttered.

"Or is it the guy who has green hair who came with you earlier?" Kalifa giggled.

"W-what?!" Nami's face begin to reddened due to kalifa's teasing.

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"Ne, ne! Zoro will be back here soon." Luffy announced. "For now, what should we do?"

Robin smiled and brought out some papers. "Should we play "GUESS"?"

Everyone titled their heads. "What?"

"You see... Someone I know gave me these abstracts and I-" Robin stopped what she were saying. Should she really tell them that the smart Robin they know is not perfect and not that knowledgeable? Will they be disappointed? "C-can you help me with these?"

At first, they all stared at each other confusingly. Robin bit her lower lips nervously. What if they can't accept a faker like her? What if they cast her away? What if they-

"Sounds fun!" Chopper's eyes shone. "Hey, hey.. What is it about?"

"So there is something that gets our smart Robin confused huh?" Usopp grinned. "Yosh! Let me solve that abstract for you! I am called the Great Genius Usopp; solving these types of problems are easy as pie."

"I doubt that." Brook laughed. "Yohoho!"

"Well~ Everybody has their own limits." Sanji smiled and light his smoke.

"Yeah. Just don't push yourself too hard." Franky looked at his smiling lover. She glowed when she smiled like that. It was a different smile.

"Thank you." Robin whispered to the air.

"But still..." Luffy held the papers up and down. "I can't understand it."

"I pretty much guess it's a place." Robin added up.

"It's a place, huh?" Sanji repeated.

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"I GIVE UP!" Luffy whined. "I used all of my brain power and nothing is coming out!"

"Luffy! It's only been less than 3 minutes!" Usopp scolded.

Luffy pouted. He bent over his body on the sofa with an abstract on his hand. Everyone else was busy guessing the places.

The Straw Hat captain was beginning to get bored. He looked around and caught a glimpse of a picture frame on top of the TV.

"Usopp! You're so tiny here!" Luffy laughed.

"Shut up! That picture was 10 years ago! Mom put that out from the cabinet yesterday." Usopp explained while looking at the abstract in his hands. "I don't even know if that place is still intact."

Luffy looked closely at the picture. Usopp, Yasopp and the mother was smiling in front of a waterfalls. When Luffy looked closely, behind that water that are falling behind them. There has a stone behind it and it shapes like a snake. He looked at the abstract in his hand and the picture of Usopp. He looked back and forth.

"AHHHH!" Luffy shouted.

"Now what?" Franky sighed.

"I found one that matches the abstract!" Luffy exclaimed and ran towards them.

"Really?" Robin stood up and stand beside her captain. She looked at the picture and the abstract together and he was right!

"Usopp! Where is this place?" Robin asked.

"I don't remember though." Usopp answered. "All I remembered is that that place is pretty famous around the Shabaody Area."

"I see." Robin nodded. "Sorry, Sanji-san but could you please search it on the internet for me?"

"With pleasure!" Sanji saluted and ran to find Usopp's laptop in the living room. He opened Usopp's laptop. "Oi. What the heck is your password here, man?"

"Ha-Ha! I put that there because I knew something like this would happen." Usopp said. "How dare you open my laptop without my permission?!"

"Oh. Nevermind I got the password." Sanji ignord the long nose.

"WHAT?!" Usopp screeched.

"You're so easy to see." Luffy laughed. "The password is obviously KAYA."

"How can a dumbbell like you actually guess that?!" Usopp cried.

"Because the person who made this password himself is a more of a dumbbell than the actual dumbbell." Luffy laughed again.

"Why you-!" Usopp was about to argue but his phone rang. "Kaya?" His voice immediately changed into a cheery tone. He walked out of the room to talk to his beloved lover.

"His mood sure change fast when Kaya calls." Chopper sweat dropped.

"Anyway. Did you find something, Sanji?" Franky asked.

"Not yet." Sanji shook his head. "Leave this matter to me. Continue solving that abstract."

Franky nodded. "I know that."

"Robin-san. I am older than you so I know. Why are you so desperate to solve this matter?" Brook asked the busy woman.

Robin stopped what she was doing and she felt all the eyes looked at her.

"The truth is, someone wants me to solve this abstract because I might meet someone in those places." Robin answered.

"Who?" Franky asked.

"Do you know WhiteBeard and Gol D. Roger?" Robin sat down to calm herself. Saying such important information is like disobeying her father but she remembered what Olivia said about trusting her friends.

"Yeah, I know them." Luffy grinned. "Gol D. Roger was Ace's father and Whitebeard is his favorite master. They disappeared though, Ace said."

Robin nodded. "But they're not dead either. They can help us prevent the upcoming war in New World Island."

"W-w-w-war?!" Chopper shrieked. "WHY?!"

"Akainu is somehow collaborating with an underground organization. For now, the one ruling in our academy is Akainu with Fa- no, Sengoku on absence. What do you think will happen if Akainu plans something with all the devil fruit users against the non- devil fruit user in the main city?" Robin looked at them with serious eyes.

"Chaos." Sanji blurt out. "Fear will come to those non-devil fruit users, especially the civilians. Once fear took over them, their conscious will be gone and they will start to kill."

"They will fear the devil fruit users and will call them monsters." Usopp added. He came in the room. "I heard everything from the outside. They will consider devil fruit users an outcast and will start to obliterate them in order to maintain peace."

"Exactly. That is why I must find Roger and Whitebeard in order to stop Akainu. There is no evidence that those things will happen but that is my theory after putting the pieces together." Robin said.

"But what will Akainu gain after doing all this?" Chopper asked.

"Probably he was tired of lurking in the shadows." Franky sighed. "Devil fruit users have to hide their abilities and mostly presence right?"

"Our freedom was limited in the first place." Brook added, knowing the non-freedom he feels whenever going out and hide his true self.

"Do you understand?" Robin looked at her friends.

"All I can understand is there is bad news." Luffy pouted.

"OI!" Chopper and Usopp slapped their captain's head.

"What? What?" Zoro groaned. "What did I miss?" He pants while leaning on the door frame.

"A lot." Sanji said. "But Robin-san, you did mention Akainu is connected to an organization, right? If we break that connection, what will happen?"

"It's going our way." Robin smiled. "Once Akainu has no longer has that contact to that org. all he have is his marine dogs, which our principals and teachers can handle it." Robin said. 'And father is there to control them.' She thought.

"Then, we don't have to go for Akainu but for his connections underground, huh?" Usopp sighed in relief, knowing that he won't go against such dangerous man. "Who are all in the organization?"

Robin put out her phone and looked at her notes. "Golden Lion Shiki and his gang."

Brook and Franky looked at each other. "Wasn't he the one who was drunk in the bar earlier?"

"Doflamingo and his gang." Robin said.

"Eh?!" Usopp Chopper exclaimed. "W-wait! If he's in the organization, won't the principal do something about them?!"

"That is, if he knows." Robin said. "I collected this info myself when I was in the library. Of course, I have a helping hand." She looked at Franky.

"So that's why you wanted me to wait in front of the bar last time." Franky face palmed. "I should have known."

"Eh? What happened?" Luffy asked.

**-A moment of flashback~ **

Robin walked around the library to look for books. Her eyes look across the window and saw Doflamingo talking to a cloaked man/woman in an alley. She finds that suspicious so she uses her ability to eavesdrop them.

"Eh? A gathering?" Doflamingo asked. "Now?"

"Yes. A special guest would like to make an appearance." The cloak GUY said. "In the nearby block, there is a bar. Go there, the bartender would block you of course. Tell him that you're there to attend the gathering, per Ain's order."

"Geez. They better make that damn gathering good." Doflamingo cursed and turn his heels and began to walk.

Robin undid her ability. 'A gathering? Ain?' She thought. She brought out her phone.

"Franky?" She began.

**"Yeah? Do you need me to pick you up now?" Franky asked. **

"Yes. But don't pick me up at the library. Please wait for me at the next block's bar. Keep an eye out." Robin said.

**"Huh?" **

Robin hang up and grabbed her things. When she got into the pathway, she couldn't see Doflamingo. Damn his fast ability.

-x-x-x-x

Franky drove his way to the bar. "Why outside the bar?" He stopped his car. Good thing his garage is nearby. His phone rang again.

**"Oi, Franky~ We're having a blast here in the Shabaody bar where Brook works. Come here!" Luffy laughed. **

"Wait for a bit. I'm picking up Robin." Franky said.

**"Okay~" **

Franky hang up and saw Doflamingo entered the bar. Then, he saw a blonde man, who looks pretty beat up, followed Doflamingo not after.

"Geez, that damn Eustass." The blonde man cursed.

'He was beat up by Kidd?' Franky sweat dropped.

He looked at the side mirror where two men were talking. "Did you contact Shiki-sama?"

"Nay, I can't contact them but some says he and his clown subordinates are in a bar somewhere."

"What a VIP." The man said.

"What's a VIP means?" The other man asked.

"Very Important Person, whom we have to wait for."

'or Very Irritating Person.' Franky added in his mind. The door to his car opened and saw his lover.

"Did you wait long?" Robin smiled.

"Nah. I was amused by the people around here." Franky laughed.

"Who did you see?" Robin asked.

"Doflamingo, some blonde guy who was actually beat up by that Eustass, and those two men at the back talking about some Shiki who was VIP." Franky started his car.

"Were they heading towards the same direction?"

"I guess so. They headed towards that bar." Franky said. "Why are you so interested, anyway?"

"No. Nothing. Come on, let's go to Shabaody." Robin buckled her sitbelt.

"So our captain contacted you too." Franky snickered.

"As always." Robin smiled.

**-End of Flashback**

"So such thing happened." Luffy said. "You're so smart, Robin!"

Robin smiled in return. "Anyway, there is one more person who is the most important in the organization. His name is Arlong; leader of the Sun Pirates."

"E-eh?!" Zoro, Sanji and Usopp screamed.

"Did you know him?" Chopper asked.

"Didn't we tell you?" Usopp gulped. "That Arlong is Nami's guardian!"

"Don't tell me Nami-san is in it too?" Sanji cried.

"No, that I can tell you." Robin interrupt. "She's the key to all this things."

"How?" Luffy asked.

"She plays an important role between Akainu and Arlong without her knowing a thing." Robin explained. She remembered that all of the happenings around the important case is circling around Nami when she got here. "Nami's entire village was being hostage by Arlong's crew. In order to free her village, she needs to obey him and probably accomplish a certain mission. I still need to figure that out."

Everyone looked at each other and frowned.

'Nami' Zoro looked outside the window and think of the long orange hair girl. He put his hands inside his pocket and heard a crumple noise. "Huh, what is this?"

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"Kalifa-san, I'm going now." Nami said. "Law texted me that he's already in front of the hospital."

"Have fun. Don't forget to tell him to wear protection before doing it." Kalifa teased.

"W-what?!" Nami blushed.

"Wouldn't want Cat Burglar to have a round stomach when performing on stage." Kalifa laughed at her own jokes.

"Kalifa-san! Stop saying such things. Now you make me nervous!" Nami's face reddened.

"hai Hai. Now go." Kalifa waved her hands. When Nami closed the door behind her, Kalifa smiled. She haven't seen that innocent face for a long time. She is happy for Nami to feel her wings of freedom. Even if it's just for a bit.

x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x

"Tra-guy! Sorry for the wait." Nami run up to him.

"No worries. I'm kind of relief to see my car in one piece." Law smirked. "What's up?"

"No, it's a long story." Nami shook her head.

"I see." Law nodded and opened the door for her. "Let's go."

"N-now? To your apartment?" Nami uttered. Curse Kalifa for saying some weird things to her, giving weird ideas to her.

"Not yet. A festival right?" Law said. "I promised I will go with you to a lively festival nearby."

"A-ah." Nami sighed in relief and entered the car. She still have to be prepared. Wait, her cold and mature mask is slowly tearing apart! Just because Arlong is gone for his trip and no one was to interrupt her life in a short time doesn't mean she have to be open to others, right?

Law started the car, noticing the woman's nervous face, he smiled. "You look cute, Nami-ya."

"EH?!" Nami touched her blushing face. "What're you saying, Tra-guy?!"

Law's turn to the road while smirking. "You can become innocent too, huh? That's good news."

"O-of course I am not." Nami huffed. "Who do you think you're kidding?"

Law started to drive. "I am going to make you realize how innocent you are later."

Nami leaned on her window. Her face is heated and is red as a tomato. "Idiot."

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**"There ya go! The author ran out of ideas, SORRY." Bepo apologized. "If you have any ideas that can help the author, feel free to PM her and she will consider it for the next chapter." **

**"The author is trying her best to update as much as she can and as fast as she can but she couldn't because she ran out of ideas." Shachi sighed. "Do you have any idea on how this story will turn out? Message her!" **

**"The author wanted to get into the climax of the story, and as fast as she can, she wanted to end the bothersome conflicts and head straight to romance. Don't you think so too?" Penguin pouted. "Before this reaches chapter 60, she wanted to end the mystery and conflict; probably the reverse harem and sweet scenes will start." **

**"If all of you are getting tired of this story because of the slow updates and all the conflicts, please hold on. The author is gathering her scattered brain and putting an end to this." Law said calmly. "So that she can finish her other story, THE SECRET ALLIANCE before Christmas." **

**"And also so that she can create one shots about Christmas containing Nami x (Law,Zoro,Sanji, Luffy Kidd). Pick your bias. Just like she did on Valentines Day." Killer added. **

**"On the author's update, she's creating a ZoNa story titled "Please Remember My Heart." It's still on progress but it's one heck long story yet it's a one shot." Wire said. **

**"Good news! The author's pimples are disappearing!" Kidd exclaimed happily then threw the script on the floor angrily. "Why do I have to say that damn line?!" **

**"C-calm down. You'll break the studio." Usopp laughed nervously. "T-that line was suppose to be Luffy's." **

**"Then who the hell gave it to -!" Kidd was stopped when Nami kissed him on the cheek. **

**"My bad." Nami stick her tongue out. "Don't break the studio" She winked and walked away.**

**Kidd was left mouth hanging while touching her cheek. "I should rampage more." **

**"Oi!" Usopp and Chopper slapped the air. **

**Zoro and Law was ready to throw everything around. **

**"Why, oh why are you desperate to get a kiss?!" Usopp shrieked. "I can give you one if you like!" **

**Zoro and the Law glared at him. "Do it, I'll cut you to pieces." They threatened. **

**"Gahh! I was joking!" Usopp cried and ran. **

**Luffy, was watching the entire time and laughing. **

**"Come back again, minna!" He grinned and closed the film with his palm. **

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	54. Chapter 54 - Is She Ready?

**Previously on WNWA chpt. 53 "AN OPENED HEART" **

**Zoro accidentally put the paper with Nami's picture and a death order in his pocket as he went to Usopp's house. **

**Luffy and the others found out about Sengoku's plan from his own daughter, Robin. Robin finally asked her friends to help her. **

**Luffy found the 1st abstract from Usopp's childhood picture; behind the waterfalls. Who is in there? **

**Robin revealed the organization that they must destroy in order to halt Akainu's scheme. **

**Organization with Akainu: Shiki's gang, Doflamingo's gang, Arlong's gang, Neo Navy gang (w/ Ain) and also, Mihawk (?) **

**Law and Nami's final date scene until... morning?! **

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**Onto the real chapter~ **

"Huh? What's this paper?" Zoro put out the paper from his pocket. Before he can look at it, Luffy interrupted him.

"Ah~ I'm bored." Luffy crawled and grabbed Zoro's leg like a child. "Play with me, Zoro~"

"No thanks." Zoro unconsciously put the paper back in his pocket.

"Luffy! Why are you acting that way when you just heard about the terrible thing that was about to happen?!" Usopp scolded the young captain.

"It's fine~ It's fine." Luffy laughed. "When that time comes, we'll just have to do something about it right?"

"That's so like Luffy." Franky laughed beside his captain. "always taking things calm."

"Oh no, I am not calm. I am hungry~"

"That's totally unrelated to each other!" Usopp smacked Luffy's back.

"Guys, I can't find anything related to this picture." Sanji sighed in defeat. "Sorry, Robin-chan."

Robin nodded sadly. "It's alright. Thank you for trying hard."

"I guess it's not going to be that easy huh." Franky patted Robin's back to cheer her up.

"Yeah. But we'll find it somehow." Chopper cheered. "We always get through the worst possible senario, right?"

"You got that right." Zoro agreed.

"I have the feeling that the answer would come right at us soon." Luffy grinned.

"You and damn instinct again." Usopp rolled his eyes. A knocked on the door came and it opened slowly.

"Usopp?" A woman voiced out while coughing.

"Mom?!" Usopp ran to his mother. "Why did you stand up?! You should rest!"

"Not this time." Usopp's mother smiled. "I suddenly got the urge to greet your friends." She stood in front of the Strawhats and gave her the most warming smile.

"Hello there. I haven't been able to greet you normally because I was sick. Please forgive me." Usopp's mother bowed.

"Ah- no." Sanji stood up from his chair to give respect. "We should be apologizing for barging in always."

"Please don't mind it. I'm glad my baby boy is friends with you all. I am really glad." Usopp's mother wiped away her tears (comically)

'Baby boy..' The Strawhats think and looked at Usopp with weird and mocking faces.

"Don't even think about it." Usopp glared and gritted his teeth.

Sanji, Franky, Zoro and Luffy snickered at the sides. Trying not to laugh out loud.

"Ara?" Usopp's mother walked towards Robin who was holding the old photo of Usopp and his family. "It brings back memories huh, Usopp?"

"Actually, I don't remember anything about it." Usopp confessed. "Ah! Mom! Do you remember where this is?" They might actually find something afterall.

"Of course I do." Usopp's mother smiled. "It was when I was still in good condition and your father still hangs out with Shanks and Mr. Gol D Roger.

"Eh?" Robin gaped. "Can you please tell us more about it?"

"Why not?" Usopp's mother smiled and walked to the living room, followed by the gang. Usopp's mother sat into the single sofa beside the fireplace, making her feel warm. Usopp ran towards the room then head back with some blankets to give her mother. Robin sat at the chair not far from the gang. While the rest, sat on the floor quietly.

"It's like we're about to listen in a story-telling." Chopper said with excitement.

"Usopp was still 10 years old at that time. 10 years has passed. It's seems so long but during that time, my memories were still fresh." Usopp's mother started. "When Usopp was still younger than ten years old, his father left us to go hang out with Shanks, his acquaintance under their boss Gol D. Roger."

"What kind of things do they do?" Robin asked.

"Screw around with some other gangsters, cleaning up some mess. Thus, making Roger-san the most fearful gangster back then. He was titled as King of The Gangster because of that." Usopp's mother smiled brightly.

"EHHHHHHH?!" Usopp and his friends shrieked.

"H-how come you're fine with it?!" Franky asked bluntly.

"Well~ When we were still young, Yasopp was a gangster. He was always with Shanks, beating up people whenever they feel like it."

"Isn't it bad?" Usopp facepalmed.

"But, Yasopp was kind and caring to me." Banchina, Usopp's mother, put her hand in her heart. "He, sometimes, make false stories about his gang's adventure and often tell me in order to make me feel happy. That's why your father and I are the way we are now."

Usopp's face reddened his embarrassment. He's a grown up man and hearing his mother's love story is making him uncomfortable, especially in front of his friends! "A-anyway! Please do tell us about Dad's job before with Roger-san."

Banchina nodded. "As I said they were gangsters, keeping the other gangster in place and such. Apparently, Roger-san is the previous principal of New World Academy when we were still students there. He found out Shank's gang and took them in his care. He quit his position and continued to shelter Shank's gang; the red haired pirates. Then, they went in their own ways. Yasopp suddenly proposed to me two years after they separated."

"What happened to them?" Zoro yawned.

"Yasopp said that Roger-san wanted to break the gang up because he was becoming a father."

"Ace!" Luffy's face lifted up. "So Ace was born at that time huh?"

"Why did they broke the gang up just because Ace was born?"

"Roger-san became a criminal. He was on the WANTED LIST." Banchina said. "On his early days, he was already a gangster who became a criminal in the main city. He was able to escape that title when his father, Garp-san gave him the position as principal, thus making him a higher rank in marines. But when he quit, he regained back his evil title, forcing Garp to take back his position as a principal, hoping that someone he could trust replace him. He told Yasopp and the others that he was becoming a father and yet also a criminal. He doesn't want to bring harm to his family so he went away."

"Then what happened?"

"After 2 years of not knowing where Roger-san is, I gave birth to Usopp." Banchina said. "Yasopp and Shanks were asked by Garp-san to work in the academy in order to keep them safe from Marines/Police because of their gangster title. They agreed. Then, 10 years ago. Yasopp received a note. I don't know what it contains but he's certainly seems surprise then he suddenly suggested that we'd take a vacation somewhere."

"Is this the place?" Robin showed the picture.

"Yes, when we went there, he went somewhere looking worried and somehow panicked. Yet, he was still composed when he's with us but it's obviously he's hiding something."

"Did you know or somehow have an idea about it?"

"He met up with Roger-san."

"Did you followed him?"

"No."

"Did you asked him?"

"No."

"Then how would you know such thing?" Usopp sweatdropped.

"Ara? You were the one who told me." His mother giggled. "You might not remember it but I still remember it. You went somewhere then came back yelling that "Dad has found Gold! Dad has found Gold!"

"What the heck is that?" Sanji gaped.

"He caught me asking someone." Yasopp stood by the door frame. "I'm certain that Gol D Roger is here -is what I said to that person."

"Dad!" Usopp shrieked.

"How come he mistook it for Gold?" Luffy asked.

"He ran away halfway. I'm certain that Gol-D... he didn't even bother to finish the whole sentence." Yasopp sat down beside his wife.

"Why are you home early?" Banchina giggled and hold her husband's hand.

"The meeting ended quickly and it seems that you brats are sticking your nose into something dangerous." Yasopp glared at the Strawhats.

"Well, we're only asking where the picture was taken." Chopper shook in fear. "We're also curious about that Roger-san."

"Why are you curious about Roger-san?" Yasopp asked.

"More importantly, why do YOU know the whereabouts of Gol D. Roger when he's supposed to be dead in public?" Robin narrowed her eyes.

Yasopp looked at the young archaeologist's strong willed eyes and shook his head in defeat. "Those eyes looks like someone I know." He remembered the head of the school, Sengoku. "Fine. Someone gave me an intel about Roger-san. I immediately went over and meet him. It seems like he was alive and kicking."

"Why doesn't Shanks know?" Luffy said. "Ace cried and begged for Shank's answer about the King of Gangsters but he said he don't know. He was not lying also."

"That's because Roger-san doesn't want him to know." Yasopp sighed. "They were close to each other and if Shanks found out about his place, Shanks would definitely leave Makino and head beside his beloved captain. Captain doesn't want that."

"I see."

"So would you guys keep it a secret from him?" Yasopp asked. "I don't want to hurt my bestfriend."

"We'll take note of it. Now where is that place?" Robin seriously asked.

"It's on Gunkan Island." Yasopp confessed. "It's a small island behind the New World Island. It's known for several weird and endangered creatures so not much people go there."

"Then why did you go there?! How did you survived?!" Chopper asked.

"Well, I was a former sniper so taking out things like that is pretty easy for me." Yasopp laughed while boasting.

"I'm surprised Usopp managed without being harmed there." Brook laughed.

"Oh no, he didn't." Banchina smiled calmly.

"EH?!" Usopp panicked. he quickly checked his limbs one by one.

"Aren't you a bit late for checking your limbs?" Franky sweatdropped.

"What happened to me? Did I die?" Usopp shrieked while crying.

"Dear, don't over react." Banchina pinched Usopp's cheeks while smiling brightly. "You're just like your father when he panicked for not being able to use protection when he DID me."

"MOM!" Usopp yelled louder even more.

"DEAR!" Yasopp yelled with his son.

"Oh my." Banchina giggled.

"A-anyway." Zoro coughed awkwardly. "What happened to him?"

"Nothing much, after he told me about his findings, he slipped off the ocean and drowned. He got scared after, not remembering about Roger-san."

"So that's why he don't remember the place nor his discovery." Chopper agreed.

"Anyhow, what're you guys going to do now that you've found the place of Roger-san?" Yasopp asked seriously.

The Strawhats looked at the satisfied Robin. "I guess, we'll have to search for the other 2 destinations."

"Whose destination?"

"Who knows." Robin smiled mysteriously. She doesn't want any other else butting in into her research anymore. It'll cause too much attention to the secret case her father gave her. "Do you know these two abstract?"

"Unfortunately, no." Yasopp sighed. "What time is it?"

"Probably around 6pm, I guess?" Usopp answered.

"It's time for your medication, Bachina." Yasopp assists his sickly wife while standing.

"How's your drink with Shanks?" Banchina smiled, making Yasopp flinched.

"Y-you knew?" Yasopp asked.

"Ever since you became my husband. I know you for so long, Yasopp." Banchina kissed her husband's cheek and walked ahead. "But it never stopped me from loving you, dear." She smiled at her teary husband.

Usopp looked down at his fist. "You knew yet why do you still hang on, mom? Doesn't it hurt as he lied to you all the time while you knew the truth?"

Banchina patted his son's head. "His care and love for me is enough."

"Banchina.." Yasopp was touched by his wife's words.

"Well of course, if you cheat on me, I'll definitely TAKE DOWN YOUR EYES AND SHOVE THEM IN YOUR THROATS SO THEY CAN SEE MY KNIVES TEAR YOUR ABDOMEN OPEN." Banchina's smile never wavered, making her husband and son shiver in fear.

"W-what an awesome family, I guess?" Chopper laughed nervously then looked at the laughing captain.

Among the current atmosphere, Robin looked at the photo in her hands and felt her chest tightens for an unknown reason.

'What is this feeling?' Robin thought.

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"Ne, Tra-guy." Nami started to talk while they're walking in a crowdy place. "Where are we?"

"We're in a festival, Nami-ya. It's pretty crowded here so don't get lost." Law warned.

"I w-won't get -" Nami was squished between two people. Law looked at her puffy cheeks while her hands are swaying. He chuckled.

"Now that's cute." He said.

"Don't just stand there, Law!" Nami was fuming with anger when more people came.

Law managed to pull her out. She stumbled on Law's chest. Among the busy crowd, Nami looked at Law's eyes and was surprised.

"You have greyish eyes?" Nami asked.

"So what of it?" Law growled. Anyone who see his eyes often mistook him to a scary person.

"It's really... beautiful." Nami smiled. She unconsciously brough her two hands and put them on Law's cheeks. Law smiled gently. She took Nami's hands into his own and slightly gripped them.

"You're the very first person who said that." Law whispered and kissed Nami's gentle hands.

Nami blushed but she didn't move. She watched Law's action while hearing nothing but the sound of her own heartbeat.

"Should we go?" Law tugged her hand. Nami nodded while looking at the ground. What was she thinking..

They spent the rest of the evening around the festival, watching dancers dance with fires, delicious food from different stalls and also fireworks at 7pm. Nami couldn't feel so much happier. She felt like she was finally free from Arlong's chain. She's like living like a normal student who went to some normal date and such. She really had fun. She laughed and acted spoiled with Law beside her. Thinking about this, makes Law smile.

They rested in a nearby bench. Law went to buy some drinks, leaving Nami for a bit.

Nami looked at her phone and it seems that she got a text from Luffy several times, showing the same text all over again. "Let's Play" he said.

"Is something bothering you, Nami-ya?" Law asked taking a seat beside her.

"No, not really. It was just something about my captain." Nami laughed awkwardly. Wait what? Captain?

"So you really considered being a Strawhat yourself?" Law chuckled. "How unfortunate."

Nami fell silent. She was thinking, if the Strawhats get tired of her, what will happen?

"You're obviously being bothered by something, Nami-ya. What is it?" Law put his right hand on Nami's chin and make her look at him.

He was surprised to see Nami's eyes all watery and it's pretty obvious that she's holding back her tears.

"Nami-ya?"

Nami realized her watery eyes. She wiped away some tears at the edge of her eyes and looked at her cellphone in her hands that is resting on her lap. She began to play with her phone.

"Tra-guy. What kind of gang is the Strawhats?" Nami asked while being nervous.

Law looked at her a bit and sighed. As much as he wanted her to join the Heart Pirates, he can't force her. She seemed to make up her mind about the Strawhats and if she's comfortable with them, he might reconsider.

"The Strawhats all have their awful experiences and past." Law started.

"What?" Nami blinked.

"They were individuals with each different dark past and horrible experience yet they welcomed each other like family."

"Family? Those guys?"

"Yes, the one who made them feel like that is no other than the captain, Monkey D. Luffy" Law explained. "They're gangsters in their own way. They pretty much live normal and always searching for a way to have fun. That's what they do."

"Then why did they became gangsters if they don't do evil deeds like real gangsters?"

"I don't understand your definition of gangsters but the people in Hell's Class are not what you think they are. We have reasons for living this way."

"Why do you think Luffy wanted to be a gangster?" Nami clasped her hands, with her cellphone inside.

"He wanted to be the strongest gangster in New World. Eutass and I are up for the competition so we became gangsters too. Actually, that Monkey influenced us to be gangsters."

"Luffy did?" Nami blinked.

"We all have different past, some are cruel ones and some are not. I used to be a lost guy before, not knowing what's the meaning of life. I was alone because of my devil fruit; afraid of being exterminated by some normal humans. But then, the monkey came and fought me off. For the first time in my life, I lost to a fight. After hearing his declaration of being the strongest gangster in this island, I came to realize a goal. A goal that I can also achieve."

"Heh~ So Luffy helped you huh? Then why are you in bad terms with Luffy?" Nami asked.

"Our meeting happened several ages ago when we were still in Junior High. He doesn't remember me." Law said.

"Then, you're being shy with him?" Nami teased.

"Hell no! I was irritated by his idiotic stunts and careless actions. He's too carefree! Totally opposite of my personality." Law huffed.

"I see. Do you know what kind of pasts do the members of StrawHats have?" Nami gulped, changing her mood.

Law eyed her once again. "Who knows. You should ask them yourself." It reality, he do know. But he wanted her to talk things out with the Strawhats. "You're planning to join them, right?"

Nami's eyes widen. She was scared. Scared of them, not accepting her because of her past with Arlong. Scared that they might be disgusted by her. "I don't know." She bit her lip due to nervousness.

Law sighed. "Right now, don't think about them."

"Huh?" Nami turned to look at him but then immediately caught off guard when Law smashed her lips with his.

Law soothed her back and urging her to kiss him back and she responded quite well.

The kiss would go on forever if they had enough breath.

"Nami-ya. Should we continue this in my apartment?" Law whispered. Nami couldn't resist him with his husky voice and hot breath in her ears. She nodded silently. Is she even ready for this? If being with Law right now could help her erase her past lover, then she is willing to do it.

Law used his ability to transfer themselves in the car. Law started driving with Nami beside him. He turned on the radio to ease up the silence lingering in the car. Law focused on the driving while Nami looked at her cellphone.

In a few moments, they both got out of the car.

Nami could still remember the fight between Kidd and Cavendish. How is Kidd anyway?

They both got in the elevator. Nami was nervous. Although she easily kiss a lot of guys, it was actually her first time doing something...foreign.

They got off the elevator and saw that the hallway is pretty dark. Law walked ahead of her and search for his keys in his pocket. Nami stood slightly in front of the door beside Law's room. She wondered whose room it is. She wants to know... or maybe not.

The door clicked and the Law's room was revealed. It was actually a luxurious condo unit inside. It has second floor, and it can immediately be spotted because it doesn't have a wall, it only has a rail. The upper floor has a wide bed, bookshelves and also a study table. The first floor has a kitchen and a table on the other end. They are now in the living room where it has sofa and a TV.

"Whoa. This is a nice place, Tra-guy." Nami said. "Are you actually rich?!"

"Not really." Law chuckled and headed towards the kitchen to get some drinks. "My parents are well-known doctors in the main city. I cut all my ties with them since I don't want to stain their name by my title as gangster but they insist that they provide me financial support instead."

"They must have really love you." Nami said, taking off her heels near the doorstep. She looked around the veranda and looked at the island's lights. "I often see these lights whenever I am home. It was a very lonely feeling."

"Why do you say so?" Law asked, handing her some wine while standing in the veranda.

"In every darkness, they have lights. I wonder if I also have a light somewhere." Nami narrowed her eyes as she circled her glass of wine.

Law looked at the young maiden in front of him. She is clearly troubled. From what he have observed when Nami transferred in New World Academy, it seems that she likes Maps and navigating. "Nami-ya, there are several maps and information in my bookshelves upstairs, would you like to take a look at it?"

Nami's eyes blinked. "Navigation books and maps?" She smiled brightly. "With pleasure!"

Law followed the lively Nami upstairs. At least she feels much better that before. He watch her select some books. She gathered her hair in one side, revealing half of her nape. He eyed her perfect body, long hair and a gorgeous face. It's not like she's the first woman he did it with but it's really a different feeling when you are near the person you wanted to love and hold in your arms and that is Nami.

"Nami-ya." Law snaked his arms around her waist.

Again, her breathing nearly hitched when his breath is on her ears. "Tra-guy?" She looked at Law with a blushing face. Her ego is being stepped on. She usually never waver when she was about to get kissed but this is really different. Is she finally opening up to him? Is she really ready for this?

Law gently laid Nami down on the bed while giving her soft kisses in her neck. He can feel Nami's nervousness. He slowly unbutton Nami's shirt, revealing her soft pink bra. He was awed by the size of her breast. Looking at it makes him feel crazy and his men instinct is getting out of control. He ravished her with hot kisses. Nami couldn't keep up by the sudden outburst of Law. She tried to match his kissing pace but he was too strong and needy. She can feel his hands on Nami's waist and on her thighs. Her heart was beating too loud and fast!

She moaned when she felt Law's fingers explore under her bra, touching where she's too sensitive. Law stopped kissing her to see what her reaction is. And as he expected, she was blushing while moaning under him. His other hand went down to her belly, making her shiver a bit. Her hand stopped his. Law looked at Nami and her expression is quite scared.

"First time?" Law asked.

Nami nodded while tears fell down on her cheeks. She was shaking. She's still not ready for it.

"Sorry, Law. I'm really sorry." Nami covered her crying eyes with the back of her two hands.

Law felt sorry for the poor maiden. What was he thinking?! He buttoned up Nami's shirt.

"Law?" Shocked by Law's action, Nami quivered by a sensation that she don't even know.

Law finished buttoning Nami up and laid down beside her. Covering them both with blankets. He hugged Nami in his arms.

"Sorry." Law murmured. "I shouldn't have done that. I'm really sorry."

Nami couldn't say anything but she nodded in return. What is she to him? What is he to her?

Are they even in a RELATIONSHIP or just in a FLIRTATIONSHIP?

Nami thought about a lot of things. Law fell asleep. Nami looked at the clock at it seems that she didn't notice that she's been thinking in deep thoughts for hours and it's already 12am midnight. She move slightly and looked at Law's face. She wasn't even sure if she's ready in some kind of relationship but maybe she would enjoy his company. More than friends, less than lovers? No. If she dragged him into her life, he'll be in ruin.

Even so, she had fun with him. Maybe it's the last time she'll ever feel that way to Trafalgar Law.

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	55. Chapter 55 - A Choice To Make

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The next morning, Law woke up without Nami by his side. He went down to his table in the dining room and saw a note.

**"I'm very sorry, Law. Please forget everything we did last night. I had a lot of fun though." -Nami**

The note stung Law in the chest. Why? Just when he thought that he could finally steal her heart.

x-x-x-x

Robin opened her eyes as the sun shine hits her pale face. She's been having bad dreams about things but unfortunately, when she woke up she forgot about it. Yet, the feeling is still there. That scary feeling.

She chuckled at the sight of her friends snoring and sleeping on the floor while some papers are scattered around. Well, she don't blame them. They were up until dawn, searching for some clues. They were devoted to help their nakama; Nami.

Robin carefully stand up from the sofa and silently walk passed her sleeping friends. She used her abilities to gather all the papers. She made sure not to wake them up. It's only 6:30 and she doesn't want to bother them first thing in the morning.

**"Robin. I have something to tell you." -Nami**

Robin's eyes widen as she read a text from the orange-haired woman. Maybe talking to the main key will lessen things up. She grabbed her bag and walked outside the door.

"You're up early, lady." Yasopp greeted as they saw each other on the path walk just outside the house. "Going somewhere?"

"Just to meet a friend." Robin smiled. "Thanks for having us last night."

"Yeah sure. Makes my house lively again." Yasopp chuckled. "By the way, about Roger-san and the talk last night, what are you plotting?"

Robin said nothing. "Didn't Bachina-san told you about women's privacy." She chuckled playfully and walked towards him.

Just before Robin could walk passed him. Yasopp whispered to her ears.

"You're a friend of Roronoa Zoro, right?" Yasopp said, making Robin stop in her tracks. "Beware of him. He's a son of an enemy."

Robin narrowed her eyes. "What ever you mean?"

"I'm thinking that you're coping up with things, Nico Robin. I must applaud you for that. If you want to investigate things, I must advice you to start looking what is NEAR you before you start looking from afar." Yasopp said as he entered the door house. Robin watched as Yasopp entered his house.

"Son of an enemy?" Robin murmured and started to walk towards the school. "Mihawk?"

x-x-x-x-x-x

"Belliemere-san. Is your head alright?" Hancock asked the woman laying on the bed.

They're in a motel somewhere called YUBA OASIS near the Alabasta Area in the New World Island. Hancock and her manager planned to bring Belliemere somewhere Arlong won't find her.

"It hurts." Belliemere clutched onto her aching head. "It freaking hurts!" She screamed.

"Alvida-san!" Boa called for her manager. "Have you contacted the hospital where that crazy with doctor recommends?"

Alvida came on rushing to the room. "We shouldn't go outside."

"Why?" Boa asked while grabbing Belliemere's hand in order for her be calm.

"Some fishy looking guys are roaming around the area." Alvida said. "They were searching for someone."

"Did they realized that Belliemere is not yet dead?!" Boa panicked. Then what's the point of hiding in the place?!

Belliemere stopped moving. Her eyes went blank, as if remembering something. She slowly touch her head and a lone tear escaped her eyes. "Ar-long?"

The two women looked at the blank woman beside them. "Belliemere-san? Are you remembering things right now?"

"No! No! No! No!" Belliemere began to trash around, making Boa pushed her down and pinned her on the bed using her strong arms.

"Shut up for a bit, you crazy woman! You and your daughter is so stubborn!" Boa gritted her teeth in annoyance.

"Daughter?" Belliemere choked out. "Arlong? Daughter?" Another pang of pain hit her again in the head.

"Wha-?! Alvida-san!" Boa hissed. Alvida quickly searched for an injection in the drawer.

"Shit. We ran out of tranquilizer." Alvida cursed.

"There's an ANESTHESIA in my damn bag. Hurry!" Boa plead. Anymore than this would result some scratch on her skin. Wouldn't want that on an idol now, right?

Alvida ran back to the bed and injected Belliemere with an anesthesia. "Sorry." She whispered as she wiped with cotton where the patient had been injected.

Boa sighed in relief and sat beside the bed where Belliemere was calming down. "That was tiring." She wiped away some sweat off her. Are they looking for Belliemere-san?"

"No. They're looking for Nami." Alvida sat on a chair. She looked at Belliemere who is looking at her with teary eyes. "I'm guessing someone's memory just came back." She slumped on her chair. "Should we contact Kalifa?"

"Already working on it." Boa said with her phone on hand. "Yet, we're stuck here. If we get out right now, they might see Belliemere-san"

"We'll leave tonight. If the worse has come and they chase us, we'll create diversion alright?" Alvida put out her phone and began to text someone.

"Who are you texting?" Boa asked while the phone is on her ear.

"Someone I know near this area." Alvida answered. "They might help us."

"Who?"

Alvida grinned. "Ever heard of the Revolutionaries?"

"No." Boa shook her head.

"It's your love guy's pops." Alvida laughed.

Boa dropped her phone. "EH?!"

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"Hello? Hello?" Kalifa yawned while answering the phone. The call is still connected yet no one is answering on the other side. Nevertheless, .she could hear them talking. "I'm hanging up if you don't talk to me, Snake Queen." She rolled her eyes. Who would dare to prank her up first thing in the morning. Kalifa sat up and reached for a glass of water to drink.

_"Luffy's father?!" Boa's voice screeched. _

Kalifa spurted out the water on the sheets. "What the hell?! Dragon-san?!"

_"Yes. The Revolutionaries are around this area. It's quite convenient for us to help Belliemere-san ran away from here. Who would've thought that those fish guys are roaming around here. It's dangerous." Alvida calmly explained. "Oh wait. They answered my call. Alvida here." _

**"Geez. How come she knew about Luffy's father." Boa pouted. "Oh, hello Kali-" **

"WHAT THE HELL?!" Kalifa shouted for the whole hospital to hear. "Hancock! Hancock!"

**"Whoa. Calm down, bitch." Boa said. **

"Hey, watch your damn mouth." Kalifa felt a tick on her forehead. "What do you mean by the Revolutionaries?"

**"Ah. About that.." **

Kalifa listened carefully when Boa explained about Belliemere's memory is coming back, Arlong's men are looking for Nami and how Alvida is contacting the Revolutionaries like they're just neighbors. She should beat the information out of that Alvida soon.

"Alright, update me as soon as Alvida ends her call." She hung up. She bit her nails worriedly. She's so damn useless in this damn hospital room.

x-x-x-x-x

"You want me to kill that girl?" Mihawk sat on a dark room. "I thought she was the key to these things."

"Yes. But if she dies, those little bugs won't be bugging anymore. She may be a key but I've got tons of duplicate to replace her." Akainu said.

Mihawk's eyes narrowed. "Isn't she a precious tool to Arlong and Shiki? If they find out that she died, they'll kill you."

"That is why I want YOU to dirty your hands on her." Akainu looked at Mihawk. "The boards are getting suspicious of me and Arlong. They focused on the fishman and found info about that Nami. They didn't know that her goal is to kill someone in the academy. If you leaked out that kind of information, the cat will be viewed as a dangerous cat and will eventually rot somewhere."

"Kill that girl inside out, huh." Mihawk glared at the darkness.

"Find evidence that the girl is rotten. She'll eventually dig her own grave by her own fish master." Akainu laughed. "What idiots. I only have one goal and they are my pawn. No one will get better of me."

'Goal?' Mihawk thought. "If it's about "presenting devil fruit users to the world" and making them feared by others, can't you just leave the new girl alone?"

"Weren't you listening, you stupid son?" Akainu glared. "That girl is trouble to me the moment she came into my academy. I need her guardian's power for the perfect time, I don't care about the fame and money."

Mihawk stands straight, not showing any facial reaction.

"Oh yeah, my grandson is..." Akainu stopped when Mihawk quickly brought his huge sword on the desk.

"He is NOT your grandson." Mihawk glared. "He is my son but not your relative. Even though I am your son, I will never consider him accepting you as his grandfather."

"Why so harsh, Mihawk?" Akainu evilly grinned. "So you allow Perona to have me as her grandfather but not of Zoro's? Even though he is adopted, I might as well consider him being his grandfather. After all, his swordmanship is remarkable."

"If I ever know that you dragged Zoro into this mess, I will personally cut your head off. Do not forget that I betrayed my friends just for that." Mihawk gave his father a good glare.

"Just when I thought I can use him to lure the cat out." Akainu stood up, ignoring the sword that was pointing at him. He threw a picture on top of the desk. The lamp light show the picture. Mihawk's eyes widen at the picture of Nami and Zoro walking together in the campus. Zoro was smiling secretly while Nami was nagging at him.

"Talk about irony." Akainu laughed. "You can make use of your "son" to make your job done fast." He walked out of the darkroom while his laugh echoed.

"Damn it, Zoro. Why her?" Mihawk cursed as he look at the picture. Now he have to kill the girl who makes Zoro smile peacefully in the picture.

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"Zoro~ Are you going home already?" Luffy whined.

"Yes, and I suggest that you better head home too." Zoro said as he put on his boots. "Tell your mom I said thanks for having a bunch of weird guys here." He said to the long nose. They were outside the front door, seeing Zoro off.

"Trust me, she's used to it." Usopp answered while drinking coffee. "Where's Robin, by the way?"

"She left early." Franky sighed.

"Don't state the obvious, damn cyborg." Sanji felt a tick on his throbbing forehead. "I was supposed to wake up with an angel in sight! But NO~ What I saw is a bunch of guys drooling over me!" He shouted as he remembered the horror of waking up as a pillow for the guys. "Shame on you, guys!"

"Ignoring the idiot there..." Franky rolled his eyes. "She left early as she received a certain text from someone."

"An affair perhaps?" Brook joked.

"Robin wouldn't do that." Zoro defended the woman.

"How would you know that?" Sanji looked at the green haired man. Could it be that the old feeling that Zoro bear for Robin is coming back? If so, what about Nami? Is he finally giving up on Nami when he realized that he has no chance of her now that the two captains from other gangs are aiming for her. Tons of question charged through Sanji's head at the short amount of time. "What the hell, marimo."

"What?" Zoro looked at the blonde man. "Anyhow, I'm going on ahead. Perona's been bombing me with texts saying that she's been alone the entire night."

"What about your father, Mihawk?" Chopper asked.

"Who knows. Probably drinking the night away." Zoro said.

"He's not you." Luffy pouted.

"Whatever." Zoro scoffed. "Aren't you guys going home yet?"

"Nah. I'm going to borrow long nose's kitchen and cook something for them." Sanji lit up his smoke and turn around. "Tell Perona-san I said hi." With that, he entered the house.

"Ah! Sanji! Don't smoke in the house!" Chopper shouted. "It's bad for long nose's mom!" He followed the cook inside.

"Long nose?!" Usopp gaped.

"We're intruding once again, long nose-san~" Brook sang and patted Usopp's head as he walk passed him.

"I'm going to get cola in the fridge long nose." Franky laughed and entered the house.

"WHO THE HELL ARE YOU CALLING LONG NOSE, YOU BUNCH OF UNGRATEFUL IDIOTS!" Usopp shouted and ran after them inside, leaving Zoro sweat dropping and Luffy, laughing.

"They're too lively in the morning." Zoro put out his phone from his pocket to text Perona and a piece of paper was dropped without him knowing.

Luffy stared at the paper but didn't say anything about it. He was snapped out from his daze when Zoro called out to him.

"Luffy, I'm going." Zoro walked away while waving his hand in the air with his back turned. Luffy nodded and picked up the paper.

"See ya later, Zoro." Luffy grinned. He opened the paper in his hand and his forehead crunched. He saw a picture of Nami with a red cross on her face with a KILL word. "What the hell is this.." He uttered. "Zoro wanted to kill Nami?!"

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Perona was eating breakfast in the table. Somehow, the house seems too lonely with her alone. Mihawk couldn't be contacted since last night and she bet that it somehow involves Nami. After all, she's the one who found out that Mihawk is planning something with the woman who Zoro fell in love with. Life sucks.

Oh yeah, where the hell did she put the paper where Nami was targeted again? Damn, she should remember things more often, especially when it involves a matter of life and death.

"Zoro-niiiiiiii~~" Perona whined like a drunk woman. "Poor Zoro-nii~"

x-x-x-x-x

Nami sat on the chair in a certain coffee shop. She texted Robin in the morning saying that she wanted to talk. She has no one to talk to aside from her manager but seeing Kalifa's situation, Nami doesn't want to give any more stress to her. After the talk, she plans to go to the Yuba Oasis to visit Belliemere-san. She heard the information from Law's cellphone,at the same time from when she heard about Kalifa's situation. Everything is just complicated. She just wanted to get things done.

Robin spotted her on the edge of the coffee shop. She waved at Nami and Nami smiled slightly as she nods.

"Sorry for calling you out this early." Nami stand up to show respect.

"No, don't be so formal." Robin chuckled. "We're already a family, remember?"

"Family?" Nami blinked.

"Of course, the moment you joined the Strawhats, we are a family." Robin smiled at the young woman.

Nami bowed her head, she couldn't express such happiness but at the same time, sadness. "Thank you." She sat down, followed by Robin.

Robin eyed the young lad in front of her. The shop was silent, only the sound of a ticking clock was heard. It was now 10am. Nami ordered juice and Robin ordered coffee. What does Nami wanted to talk about anyway? Robin knows that she knew a lot of things and she wanted to confirm it. But she wanted to let Nami tell about it herself.

Robin cleared her throat to clear the awkward atmosphere between them. "It's exam week next week right? Are you having a hard time studying? I can tutor you if you want."

"No thanks." Nami smiled. "I can manage next week. I had my time with the guys."

"So you're opening up to them." Robin chuckled. "That's one step forward."

"What do you mean by that?"

"You seem to be so distant with the boys in your class. It's a good thing that you're somehow getting used to them."

"It's been a crazy week since I transferred here." Nami laughed slightly. "They're all idiots."

"Do you find them fun to be with?" Robin asked. Nami's facial mood changed. She looked sad and lonely.

"Robin, I'm having troubles right now." Nami looked at her hands on top of the table.

"I'm all ears." Robin smiled.

"If you have a hard life and you want to be free but you couldn't because of the chains weighing you down, what will you do?"

Robin looked at Nami with soft eyes. "What are you feeling right now, Nami?"

Nami looked at Robin with confused eyes. "I'm feeling confused and my chest aches. It's all so heavy for me to handle." Her tears are gathering up in her eyes as she gather up the hard life she's been.

She spent her entire life according to Arlong's instruction in order for her family to be safe. She has been keeping her pace with her chains all along but it all change when a sudden gust shook those chains, making it all rusty. When she move in the New World Island, she felt something she shouldn't have. She did something she shouldn't have. She met someone she shouldn't have.

Transferring in the Black Building makes her want to feel free with them. She remembered the times during her past week with the Hell Class. Laughing, giggling, chatting, and arguing. She felt those things in just one week. She felt free, it makes her want to forget everything about Arlong.

Robin looked at the crying lady in front of her. She understood how Nami feels. She wanted to asked her but she prevent herself from stepping any bombs that would lead things into a complicated situation.

"What should I do, Robin-san?" Nami hiccuped. "I'm scared."

"Scared of what?" Robin held Nami's shaking hand.

"I'm scared of Arlong." Nami cried silently. She couldn't take it anymore. Arlong has hurt her foster mother, then what was the point of staying in her chains. She was scared. She wanted to fight back but she couldn't because of the stupid chains.

"Nami, let me ask you this." Robin calmed Nami down. "Look at me." She put her finger on Nami's chin and made her look at Robin's eyes. "Everyone have choices in their lives. If you're scared, you were given two choices."

Nami had her attention to Robin's blue eyes. She was beautiful and kind.

"Either you want to face it or take a blind eye." Robin said. "What do you want to do? Tell me and I'll help you." She smiled.

Nami paused for moment. If she run away and continue her pace right now, nothing will happen. But if she face it and be strong, something will probably happen. Will she gamble everything again?

"If I decided to face everything, will you please help me?" Nami wiped away her tears. Her sad and teary eyes were replaced with strong and determined ones.

Robin smirked inwardly. "I'm not alone on this, Nami."

"Huh?" Nami blinked confusingly.

"Every Strawhat is on your side." Robin smiled, making Nami's face beaming with happiness.


	56. Chapter 56 - The Key

_"Every Strawhat is on your side" _

Nami smiled gently as she walked down the path. She and Robin went on their separate ways after their talk. It's a good idea to talk to Robin. They even treated each other not as friends, not as a gang member but as sisters; sisters who can depend on each other. Having said that, makes Nami wanted to see Nojiko.

Nami gripped her hands as she analyzed the whole situation. Everything was coming crystal clear. Robin also told her some things that made her feel that she's not alone. The older woman also told her that the Strawhats are looking for the people who can help the school against the mastermind of her hellish life.

Now, what should do? Where should she start?

Knowing that she's not alone anymore made her feel somehow, secure.

She knew that she's a key to Arlong's whatever-plan-is. He won't lay a finger on her hair as long as she'll be useful to him. But the risks ends up towards her friends and her family. As long as she's willing to do anything for Arlong, he won't touch them. Yet, he broke one promise; he laid his dirty fins on her foster mother and that is something she can't forgive.

Nami opened her phone and texted Kalifa.

**"Kalifa-san, please tell me Alvida-san's number." **

-sent-

She waited for the reply and sat on a nearby bench. She didn't know that she arrived on a park. It was a peaceful morning.

She totally forgot that the exams will begin tomorrow onward. Nah, in her situation, she wouldn't bother with those things anymore.

Nami remembered Boa's message to Law, which she overheard it. At least Belliemere's alive.

Speaking of which, she just realized that Law knows something. Why on earth didn't she asked him about it last night?

Her phone buzzed.

**"0xxxxxxx98 -Alvida. Why would you want to contact your rival's manager?" -Kalifa**

Rival? Oh right. She posing as Cat Burglar. So much for all the hard work she put to being an A-pop idol. Nami ignored Kalifa's text. Instead, she saved Alvida's number then dialed it.

Each ring on her ears made her heart beats fast. She just wanna know how her foster mother is doing.

_**"Alvida speaking." -Alvida**_

"Alvida-san. How is my mother?" Nami's voice quivered. The other line seems to have taken a pause upon hearing the familiar voice.

_**"Oh? So you knew?" -Alvida**_

"Where's the motel you're staying at? I want to meet her."

_**"No. Don't come. If you knew the situation then you must've knew Belliemere's condition. Arlong thought that Belliemere is killed. If you come here now then the fish-men gang would suspect things." -Alvida**_

"A-ah. I understand. B-but, she's totally fine, right? That's all I want to know."

**_"Amnesia. She suffered from amnesia." _**

Nami didn't say anything else. Having said that directly to her makes her feel sick in the her stomach. Worried, anxiety and sadness.  
>Nojiko must've been worried to death. She wondered if her sister knew about the current condition.<p>

She wanted to see her mother but she can't.

She wanted to make things right but she can't.

She can't do a damn thing.

She felt weak, helpless and alone.

Whom could she sought help from? The Strawhats? Robin reassured her earlier that they always have her back.

Looking at things again, they don't know her that much. What should she do?

_**"Look here, girl." **_

Hancock? Probably, she snatched Alvida's phone to talk to her.

_**"Don't you dare do anything reckless, ya hear me? We still have our own showdown in the upcoming festival. Do what you think is right and depend on someone sometimes, stupid girl. I don't want my rival being all weak here now, would I? Stick to reality and stop being such a cry baby,damn bitch." **_

Nami covered her mouth to seal off her sobs. Who would've thought that Boa Hancock will be the one who would lecture her in such strange ways. Maybe this is what she lacked. Someone to scold her.

"Hancock." Nami breathed in before talking. "Take care of her for me."

Nami could hear a scoffed, a somewhat-good-scoff.

_**"If I wouldn't have such intention then I should've taken a blind eye in the first place, stupid bitch." **_

"Harsh as always." Nami smiled and hang up.

She looked at the sky. Somehow, a burden has taken off from her shoulder.

Kalifa is alright and is with Paulie. Belliemere is with Hancock and Alvida.

Now, what will be Arlong's next step?

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A person hid behind a tree while eyeing Nami sitting in the bench.

His phone rang.

"Come home NOW" The voice seems mad.

"I'm busy right now, Roronoa."

"I don't care. Just come home, Mihawk!" Then he hung up.

What the hell is with him?!

Mihawk turned his back and headed home. His mission will continue later on. After all, he can trail the girl anytime,anywhere.

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Zoro sat on their house's couch angrily.

"Why're you so loud early in the damn morning, stupid aniki!"

Zoro glared at his sister. "Go to work. I have to talk to Mihawk, alone." He gripped his katana.

"If you're planning to challenge papa again then do it in the dojo. Don't mess up the house." Perona sighed and took a break on her mouth. "By the way, my shift in the hospital is not until 12 at noon. You can't make me go out so early in the morning. It's only 8am, damn it."

"Suit your goddamn self." Zoro barked.

"Geez. Do you have your period right now? Why're you so grumpy?" Perona said rhetorically then drink her morning juice.

"If you're staying here until then, don't get in my way." Zoro stated. Perona shivered as she looked in Zoro's demonic eyes. "I might kill you too." He looked serious.

Zoro stood up when he felt the man he waiting for came inside the house.

He attacked.

"Whoah there. What's gotten you so pumped up in the morning, Zoro?" Mihawk asked as he dodged Zoro's attack.

"You goddamnmotherfvcker killer!" Zoro cursed. Mihawk looked at his foster son with understanding eyes.

"How did you know?" Mihawk referred to his mission towards Nami. It wasn't hard to guess. Zoro is in the Strawhats and there's a rumor going around that the new girl has joined in, not too long ago. Is this Zoro's action towards protecting his nakama?

Zoro stepped back as he breathed heavily. A paper from his pocket fell out. Perona took it and gasped.

"Why did you have this?" Perona showed Zoro the paper wherein it states that Nami must be killed.

"Now I know." Mihawk said. "No wonder why Akainu was surprise to see me, not knowing anything despite that he sent me an ahead notice."

"Tell me, are you really planning to kill Nami?" Zoro shouted angrily.

Perona shook in fear. She never saw Zoro like this before. He was always grumpy, but he never showed his demonic eyes. It's a first for her.

"It's my mission, Zoro." Mihawk sighed.

"You fvcking marine dog! You really do anything for the marines?!" Zoro argued.

"Zoro! Calm down and let papa explain things!" Perona tried to pull back Zoro.

Zoro hissed as he was being pulled back by his sister. The man who wants to kill Nami is just in front of him.

"Enough of this nonsense, Zoro. I punished a lot of gangsters with a high level yet you never really care." Mihawk said calmly. "What makes this woman so different?!"

"Because I love her!" Zoro glared.

Perona and Mihawk's eyes went a bit wide in surprise. Alrighty, this guy trashed around the house because he was mad for a woman? They just witnessed another side of Zoro.

"Do you really love Nami-chan?" Mihawk walked towards Zoro. "More than your family?"

Zoro looked at Mihawk with determination in his eyes. He wouldn't want to choose between the two. Besides, Perona and Mihawk are the people who welcomed him for who he is in the first place. They accepted him for who he is whole heartedly. Though, they might not get along sometimes and often argue but he still considers them as family.

"Don't make me choose, Mihawk." Zoro said. "Answer me, are you really going to kill her?"

"It's my mission."

"Don't give me that mission crap. I'm asking you if you're really going to kill someone important to me just for the sake of your damn job." Zoro gripped his swords out of anger.

Mihawk smirked and stood in front of Zoro. Perona continued to hold Zoro's arm to halt him.

"You have a choice, Zoro. I'm standing in front of you." Mihawk dropped his humongous sword beside him. "Kill me to prevent such things happening to her."

Zoro gaped slightly and his eyes dropped. If he stabbed Mihawk then he wouldn't have to hurt Nami in any way. If he didn't then Nami will...

"Zoro..." Perona's eyes is filled with tears.

Zoro felt Perona's body is shaking and is obviously trying to hold back her tears. Why wouldn't she? Her father is in front of him, waiting for him to make the decision.

Zoro shook his head. How he wanted to cry, damn it, but that would be an unbearable sight to see. He kept his swords in the sheaths and sighed.

"Oh? So you chose your family instead of her?" Mihawk eyed Zoro.

Instead of stabbing Mihawk. Zoro landed a punch on Mihawk's cheek; a hard punch at that. Mihawk stumbled back and wiped off the blood on the edge of his lips.

"Papa!" Perona ran to assist his father and glared at Zoro. "Seriously, Zoro?!"

Mihawk patted Perona's shoulder to ease her. "It's alright." He stood up and face Zoro again.

"Ahhhhh.. That felt good." Zoro stretched his arms and sighed in relief.

Mihawk smiled. "Is that so? So you chose to have her being killed?"

"What nonsense are you talking about, stupid dad." Zoro said. "I don't want you being dead on me now or else that stupid girl over there wouldn't make me meals in the following days." He pointed at his sister.

'Dad?' Mihawk thought for a bit then laughed. "Then you don't mind Nami-chan being-"

"No. If you were to kill her then I'll protect her." Zoro said with determination. "Screw that stupid job of yours."

Mihawk smiled at his foster son. It's not the first time he was called dad by Zoro but this time, it made him feel that somehow, Zoro wanted to understand him a bit. "Ah~ We made quite a mess here in the house, didn't we?" Mihawk chuckled.

"It's your fault." Zoro looked away.

"Perona, clean things up here, will you?" Mihawk patted Perona's head and stood in the stairs. "Zoro, come with me." He turned his back while Zoro confusingly followed him from behind, leaving the girl behind.

Perona felt a tick on her forehead. Why should she be the one to clean the mess her dad and her stupid brother made?!

"I should've gone to work earlier!" Perona whined while looking for the broom in the kitchen.

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Zoro entered Mihawk's office and sat on the chair while Mihawk locked the door behind him.  
>Mihawk closed the windows firmly then used his haki to search for some listening device or some hidden camera in the office that a spyenemy might have sneaked in.

"If we're going to do something that contains R18+, sorry pops, I'm not into older guys." Zoro waved his hands.

"Rest assured, I'm still loyal to my wife." Mihawk chuckled at the joke.

Zoro looked at the man in front of him. How can he say that when his wife disappeared without a trace? "It's better to move on."

"And make a move on you? I never thought you're this kind of person, Zoro." Mihawk sighed.

"SHUT UP! IT WAS A JOKE!" Zoro defended himself.

Mihawk laughed.

"So? What do you want to tell me?" Zoro sat down again.

"Are you really capable of protecting someone in your own strength?" Mihawk asked.

"If it's someone important to me then I'd be willing to die for that person." Zoro answered bluntly. "Is this about Nami?"

"If you're determine to save her then I might as well say something to you."

Zoro didn't answer, he just nodded.

"Protect Nami from Akainu."

"I thought I should be protecting her from you,not the school head."

"Use your head, idiot son." Mihawk sighed. "Akainu is the one who gave me the task to harm/kill her."

Zoro gripped his hands tightly out of anger. "Why would someone who has power and authority would want to kill a new transfer student like Nami?"

"He has his own reasons."

"I know it's not a good one." Zoro glared. "Robin told us last night that Arlong might be working with Akainu. Nami is Arlong's kid. Why would he?!"

"It's true that Arlong and Akainu are partners in a plot but it doesn't mean that everything that Arlong holds are Akainu's own benefit. To Akainu, the new girl is a threat."

"Mind telling me why?" Zoro leaned in the desk intensely.

Mihawk chuckled. "That's why I brought you here, stupid son of mine."

"Then hurry up and get this over with."

"Did you know?"

"I ain't playing that trivia game right now, old man." Zoro cringed.

"I'm not. Just listen till the end, stupid algae son." Mihawk gritted his teeth for being cut off.

Zoro nodded carefully.

"Akainu plans to export the devil fruit users and expose them on the non-users. Do you realize what that means?"

"Of course, the people outside this island would react and be afraid. They'll do anything to prevent their fears from happening. Wait. If that's the case then, there will be..."

"War. Against the whole world." Mihawk finished Zoro's sentence. "Well, Akainu seems to be determine to win that war and make all the devil-fruit users be in a higher status than the non-users."

"It's pretty insane."

"The man is insane himself. Say hello to Perona's grandfather." Mihawk put out some booze in a mini fridge in the office.

"He's your old man?!" Zoro choked on his own saliva.

"That's why I can't deny his tasks on me. He'll take you and Perona in a dangerous situation, do you understand?"

"A hostage huh? Wait a damn minute." Zoro scratched his spiky hair. "Why does Nami in a dangerous situation herself?!"

"Try to understand this, alright Zoro?" Mihawk turned serious.

"Nami is Arlong's kid. Arlong and Akainu are partners. Get it?"

"Don't take me as a kid, stupid Mihawk! Of course I get it!"

Mihawk rolled his eyes. "As far as I have observed. Shanks, Sengoku and Garp are onto Nami's trail. They want to crack Akainu's plot, using Nami as a key to all those things. If they track Nami's business with Arlong, Arlong would be red handed, pointing the rest of the trails to Akainu and my old man wouldn't want that. Therefore, he must destroy the KEY to all those things, and that is your puppy love, NAMI."

"She's not my puppy love!" Zoro shouted comically. "Don't put it that way."

"Well, you were fun to tease with." Mihawk laughed and chugged down a mug of booze.

"And? Why don't you tell Shanks what you know? You can even be a witness to Akainu's case." Zoro said. "Don't tell me that you have a papa's complex." He laughed.

"Not a papa's complex but a family complex."

Zoro stopped laughing. "Ha?"

"Ya know, I really love you and Perona. You two are the only things that I ever have." Mihawk looked at him with a fatherly eyes. Zoro looked away, embarrassed.

"That's not even in our topic today."

"It is. I'm doing the task to protect you and it's your decision to stay put or protect her." Mihawk smiled. "I told you earlier right? I'M GIVING YOU A CHOICE."

Zoro stand up and chuckled. "Heh? Is that so?" He walked pass his foster father.

"Don't fight alone, stupid son. You still have your friends behind your back." Mihawk said without looking at him. Zoro smirked and went outside the office. Now he understands Nami's situation. It's offense or defense huh?

he went downstairs and was surprised to see Perona sleeping on the couch without a blanket. He gotta hand it to her. She really finished cleaning up the mess he made. He sat beside her on the couch and looked at her sleeping. She looked tired.

Zoro brushed away some strands on Perona's face. He remembered that Mihawk is always dirtying his hands to obey his father in exchange for their safety. Meanwhile, Zoro here chose to protect Nami, in which he knew that Perona will be in danger soon.

Zoro leaned towards Perona slightly and kissed he forehead then whispered to her ears. "Don't worry, I will also protect you." He smirked then went back to his room.

"P-P-P-Protect me from what?" Perona touched her forehead with a red crimson face. Oh no. They're siblings, damn it!

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Nami walked inside her house. It was 10am in the morning.

A lot of things happened in the days since she first moved.

The feeling of talking to Robin gave her a bit of a mind ease.

Knowing that some strangers have your back is enough for her to stand in her own pace again.

Nami walked in the bedroom and searched for the suit case under her bed. She dragged it out and opened it.

Now, if the Strawhats are willing to accept her... then they can accept her even if she's a murderer, right?

The young woman picked up a gun that is used for sniping. She checked if there are any bullets. Then put it aside. There are also a gun with a silencer on it. Now this'll work. She kept the other gun in the suit case and pushed it back under the bed.

Who should she use it for?

Her real mission. To kill Nerfertari Vivi.

"I really should investigate about her in the school." The sound of the gun clicked echoed in the room.

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	57. Chapter 57 - Lucky Poisonous Flower!

"And?" Usopp cringed while looking at the state of his captain in his couch. "What really happened here?"

"W-well.." Luffy laughed while scratching his head. "I kind of went berserk, remember?"

Banchina came out of the kitchen while carrying a fist aid kit box. "Here, let me treat you." She sat beside Luffy, who has a cut on his arm.

Usopp sighed at his captain. "You're really a troublesome captain, you know that?"

The long-nose man continued to look at his captain who was being treated by his mother. he tried to remember what happened earlier.

**((FLASHBACK)) **

The Strawhats left Usopp's house after their last night's investigations regarding Robin's abstract puzzle. At least they had a lead about Gol D. Roger, thanks to his parents.

When they woke up this morning, Robin is nowhere to be seen. Franky told them that she went somewhere, so early in the morning.  
>Zoro said that he'd go home, declining the offer that he eats breakfast in the house with the rest of the gang.<p>

Usopp didn't really knew what happened after he went after Sanji in the kitchen, all he knew was Zoro and Luffy didn't enter yet. Luffy was the last one outside, probably still annoying Zoro to stay for a bit.

The Strawhats waited for Sanji to finish his cooking, but then they heard a clash outside the door. The sound of someone crashing outside the door.

They ran outside to see what happened.

"ZOROOO!" Luffy launched at the swordsman with an angry face.  
>Zoro continued to dodge his captain's furious attack.<p>

"Will you calm down and listen to me, Luffy?!" Zoro growled.

"I gave up on her for your sake but you wanted to do THAT to her?!" Luffy yelled while still attacking Zoro.

_"D-do what?" Chopper asked his friends behind him. They were also curious to know what's going on. _

_"Y'know. Probably some pervy stuffs." Sanji exhaled his smoke. "Why do they have this kind of talk so early in the shitty morning?" _

_"I doubt that was the reason though." Franky sweat dropped. _

"I told you, I know nothing about that paper!" Zoro denied. He was surprised to see the paper with a KILLING notice upon Nami's head.

"She is our comrade and yet you wanted to KILL HER?!" Luffy growled and raised his fist. His fist turned into black.

"K-kill?!" Brook exclaimed.

Zoro was getting annoyed. He didn't know what was going on but he is mad as Luffy to discovered about that piece of paper in his pocket.

"Gomu Gomu No..." Luffy glared.

"Nitouryou" Zoro exhaled while positioning his single katana.

The two men charged against each other but along the way, Luffy's stomach began to growl, and immediately he felt weak. He lost his balance.

Zoro's eyes widen, he was sure that Luffy could handle himself that he made his attack strong and head-on. He couldn't stop his attack.

Any minute and Luffy's stomach would have a hole.

Sanji stepped in. His right leg were on haki mode and used his foot as a shield. Yet, the blade didn't stop from creating a gash on Luffy's arm.

Luffy flinched on the sudden pain.

"O-oiii!" Usopp, Chopper, Franky, and Brook rushed on the middle.

"S-stop this now!" Usopp shouted.

Zoro panicked. "L-Luffy, are you alright?"

Luffy looked at his eyes for minute. "You really don't know that paper?"

"That's what I've been trying to tell you that from the beginning!" Zoro explained. "Do you need to go to the hospital?"

"Don't be ridiculous. This won't kill me." Luffy stopped his blood from the arm from dripping any further. The wound is deep but he's been through worst. "Who do you think would know about that paper?"

Zoro thought for a bit. Mihawk. Yes, his foster father is the only one who takes dirty mission around. He'll have to ask him about this matter.

Luffy saw the expression that Zoro gave. Zoro was unsure about something. "You figured it out, didn't you?"

Zoro didn't answer. If he said that Mihawk might know something about it then The whole StrawHats would be really mad and went havoc; especially when it involves their nakama, Nami.

Luffy knew Zoro long enough to figure him out at times like this. "Make this right, Zoro."

"Eh?" Zoro looked at his captain.

"Captain's order. Do you want to put her in danger or not?"

"Of course not!"

"Then go find out who's the culprit here. Just don't hog all the fun later on." Luffy grinned.

Zoro nodded and ran toward his house. He just HAVE to make sure.

When Zoro's figure made a turn at an alley, Sanji looked at his captain. "Something big happened, huh?"

"Shishishishi. Don't worry about it. Zoro can handle it." Luffy said.

"Shouldn't we get you treated first?" Franky looked at Luffy's wound. "Seems pretty deep."

Chopper looked at the time via Sanji's watch. "Ah! I'm late for my part-time job!"

"Where to?"

"Alurbana Hospital. Come with me, Luffy! We'll patch you up there." Chopper suggested.

"Nah. I'll stay here." Luffy said. "I'm sick and tired of the hospital."

"But we have to get that treated!" Chopper insisted.

"Don't worry! Now go to your part-time job." Luffy patted the young doctor's head. "You have to accomplish a dream, right?" He grinned once again.

"B-but-!" Before Chopper could argue back, Franky patted him. "Come on, I'll accompany you to the hospital by car."

Chopper looked down. If only he didn't have a part-time job today...

He followed Franky behind and took one last look towards Luffy. "If it gets worse, call me!" He cried.

Luffy just waved at Chopper and gave him a thumbs up.

Franky and Chopper just left.

"There they goes..." Usopp looked at the car, driving away.

"I wonder what time is it now, that made Chopper-san so late.." Brook said. "Yohohoho. I sure hope I'm not late too!"

"And? what happens when your late?" Usopp asked. "It's Sunday, damn it!"

"The boss said that he'll knock some sense in my brains if I did get late." Brook laughed. "Though I have no brains. Yohoho! Skull Joke! and also, today is a special day because someone powerful reserved the bar"

"It's 8am." Sanji interrupted.

"Oh. I still have 30 minutes to eat breakfast, then?" Brook happily exclaimed.

"Lookie." Sanji showed im his watch. The short hand points between 8 and 9. The long hand points on the 8.

"Ah? It's already 8:40 am huh?" Usopp sighed. "My mom needs to drink her medicines soon." He urged Luffy to enter the house. Sanji followed behind, leaving a shocked skull on the doorway.

"That was mean, Sanji." Luffy laughed.

"Don't laugh." Usopp sweat dropped.

"Here, breakfast is ready." Sanji drink his coffee.

"Itadakimasu!" Luffy happily said.

"H-hey! Don't we need to get you treated first?" Usopp warned.

"What're you saying, Usopp?" Luffy pouted for being interrupted by Usopp. "Everyone knows that food is more important than treating the wounds."

"Only YOU know that." Usopp sweat dropped.

"I've prepared your food, so I guess I better be going." Sanji stand up.

"Part-time job, too?" Usopp asked while chewing his bread.

"Nah. I'm going home." Sanji answered. "Luffy. As much as I wanted to hear the reason behind you and that algae's fight, I can't right now."

"Well. Until Zoro made sure of something, I won't tell you anything." Luffy stick out his tongue like a brat.

Sanji felt a tick on his forehead but then decided to suck it up. "Screw you. Well then, I better get going."

"See ya, Sanji." Luffy said while still munching on his food.

Usopp and Sanji exchanged nods, signaling that Sanji leaves their captain in the hands of the sniper.

Once they heard the sound of the door click, Luffy continued to eat his food while Usopp think about some things.

"Ara? Luffy-kun? There's blood dripping from your shoulders." Banchina gasped as she entered the kitchen. "Are you alright?"

"Huh? Ah! This?" Luffy looked at his deep wound. "Now that I'm full..." He gulped his last bite. "IT HURTSSSSSS!" He shouted in pain as he grabbed his wounded arm.

"A little slow there buddy." Usopp slapped the air (tsukkomi style). He sighed at his captain's stupidity and slowness through things. "Come here." Usopp assisted Luffy by the shoulders and lead him towards the couch, while Banchina searched for the first aid kit.

**((FLASHBACK END))**

x-x-x-x-x-x-x

Meanwhile.. On a far away island called Raftel.

An unknown man was hiding behind a small cliff with binoculars on, spying on a big ship with men unloading it with crates and stuffs.

-Purupurupuru-

He picked up his denden mushi (radio)

_**"Is there any suspicious movements from the rebels?" **_

"I doubt so. They're unloading some supplies from their ships. Probably, they're just weapons against us."

_**"Keep a close eye on them. Monkey D. Dragon said that he received intel about Black Beard. He's been caught by the marines when he went havoc somewhere."**_

"Ah? I'm guessing that my old man told Dragon." He scoffed.

_**"Don't call Garp an old man." The man laughed. "He would hit you when he hears that from his own son." **_

"What? Even Dragon calls him that." The man chuckled.

_**"Speaking of Dragon, by the way. He asked if you need any back up there in Raftel." **_

"No, I don't. What is he planning anyway? He suddenly announced that he'll be staying in the New World Island for some time with the Revolutionaries. That idiot brother of mine."

_**"Spare Dragon on this, will you? He chose to watch over his son, Luffy in the background there. Unlike you, who left your own son under my care for a long time and still chose to fight against the rebels there in Raftel."**_

"I chose this path not only to protect my son, Ace but also to my underlings who were desperate to be with me until the end."

_**"Shanks huh? Don't you want to know how's he doing right now?" **_

"No. He'll be forced to come here with me and will be put himself in danger in my current situation."

_**"You're currently doing something dangerous, Roger. Are you sure that you don't want to accept back ups? I'm sure your brother, Dragon would want that."**_

"Are you forgetting how strong I am? Edward?" Roger stopped laughing when he noticed a big guy with cloth over his head, was being escorted by some men with chains all over his body. This new guy seems bad news. "Anyhow, seems like someone new is being escorted here in Raftel. I gotta go welcome him for a bit." Roger laughed while cracking his fists. He hung up on his denden mushi.

x-x-x-x-x-x

Somewhere in the middle of the sea.

A lone man is in his gigantic boat. Everything seems peaceful around him despite that he is alone.

"That Roger... hanging up on me huh?" The man laughed annoyingly. "Seems like I will be needed soon."

The man looked up at the blue sky.

Hiding and pretending to be dead is something that he and Roger agreed. They're legends. Only Sengoku knows that they're still alive but they're not in touch with each other. Someone might be keeping a close eye on Sengoku. Their agreement was for Gol D. Roger to wait for a chance to flee to Raftel and settle things down there. After all, they were waiting for the time when their enemy is lurking around; and their enemy is Akainu.

Akainu is a man with suspicious deeds. They were targeting the guy for a long time. It even took 10 years or so for his scheme to leak out. They have proof that Raftel is one of Akainu's plan, that's why Roger was waiting the entire time.

The key as to why they were aware of Akainu's scheme?

It's all thanks to a certain someone who lead the Neo Navy; Z.

But he was killed by Akainu the moment he learned that Z was keeping in touch with Aokiji's subordinate, blaming on the marines now.

"Ah? I need to call Dragon about Roger's state. Damn those two brothers, making me their source of connection." Edward Newgate cursed as he pick up the denden mushi.

Allow me to explain, my dear readers. 

_Think of the who area/sea as this. _

_Imagine a big cross on the map. _

_on the left upper part is the main land; wherein the Cocoyashi is an area where is near the sea. It's on the edge of the main land. _

_From the left upper part to left down part = 5 hours from the main land (by car) to the New World Island. An average size island. _

_From Left side of the map to the right side = several hours (by ship) towards the raftel island (surrounded by mists) _

_Edward Newgate's lone ship was waiting in the middle of the cross that parts the left side and the right side. He was quite far from Raftel and also far from New World Island. He was in the middle, that's why he was the source of connection between the two. _

"Dragon. It's me." Newgate greeted. "Seems like your brother is doing fine over there as usual."

**_"Did you warn him about Black Beard?" _**

"Yeah. Though I don't think he needs it."

**_"Just in case. I'll deal with you later again, Newgate." _**

"Why don't you brother call me Whitebeard like any other else?!"

_**"Now Now, don't be so harsh. Contact me if something happened to my brother." Then, Dragon hang up.**_

"I swear, those two brothers need to respect someone whom they owe for a long time. Not just hang up like that." Whitebeard sighed.

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((TIME CHECK: 11am))

"And? Where are we going, Robin?" Franky said as he drove on the small highway. Robin was looking at her notebook which is full of notes about the situation. "Today is supposed to be rest day."

Franky was at his house earlier when Robin called. He just arrived after he accompanied Chopper to the hospital. He went to Robin's house after he took a bath and ate something. She said it was urgent afterall.

"I want to go to Gunkan Island." Robin smiled.

Franky suddenly stopped the car and looked at his lover. "HA?!" Good thing there weren't any other cars around. "Why would you want to go there?!"

"I need to meet up with Gol D. Roger. You heard Yasopp-san last night, right? He was there!"

"And you also heard from Banchina-san last night that there were unknown creatures there! It's dangerous!" Franky argued.

"We'll be fine! Even Usopp survived that place when he was 10 years old." Robin insisted.

"That's because he didn't know there was something like that." Franky sighed. "If he knew then he would've beg for his family to go home."

"Franky." Robin cupped Franky's face to look at her straight in the eye.

' 's gorgeous.' Franky blushed inwardly. "W-what?"

"We're part of the Straw Hats." Robin began. "Luffy believed that we're strong. He believed that any of us are strong enough to protect our friends."

"And by protecting, is what I would like to do now." Franky held Robin's hands and kissed it lightly. "I don't want to put you in any danger. It's not that I doubt your ability, I also believe that you're strong but I don't want you to do risky things. If possible, I don't even want you to get involve in anything. I want to live my peaceful life with you, Robin."

Robin gripped his hands. "I know, Franky. I know. But I can't let this slide. I want to help Nami."

Franky looked at the determination in her eyes.

"She's only been here for one week. She's helpless. She's weak. She's alone." Robin looked down as she remembered Nami's crying face earlier at the shop. "She might be cold on the outside but I feel that she desperately needs someone to lean on. Friends she can rely on at times like this. We're going to some place dangerous today yet Nami has been living almost her whole life in a dangerous situation. Please, Franky."

Franky sighed at his lover's kind heart. He let go of Robin's hands and patted her head. "I just can't win against you, huh?" He smiled and looked ahead. "Yosh! Let's kick some ass!"

"Let me correct that." Robin giggled. "We're going to find Roger-san and tell him something."

Franky started driving fast. "What is it?"

"TRIPLE A will begin." Robin narrowed her eyes as if she's trying to figure out the meaning behind Triple A.

x-x-x-x-x-x-x

"Oh? Law-san?" Vivi greeted the man in front of her. "You look unwell. Are you alright?"

They're in a mall's car park.

Law looked at the woman wearing eye glasses. "You're Nami-ya's friend, huh?"

"Y-yes." Vivi chuckled nervously. It's not only because of she's alone with some guy who's the leader of a gang but she sense that something is definitely wrong. "T-then, I'll be going now. Take care." She bowed slightly and turned away.

Law grabbed her wrist.

"E-eh?!" Vivi gulped nervously. Without Nami by her side, she's afraid to be near the Hell's Class. Well, of course aside from the Straw Hats. She knew they're not scary as Kidd's gang and Law's gang, with the exception of Zoro. He's scary.

"Are you going to meet Nami-ya?" Law asked.

"No. We didn't make any plans for today." Vivi shook her head. She was surprised to see Law's weak face. Looking closer, he was damn handsome.

"Then will you-" Law was cut off by a honk behind them.

Vivi's eyes went wide when she recognize the car. "Kohza?!"

Kohza walked outside the car and pulled Vivi closer to his chest. "Will you stop hitting on my girlfriend?"

Law eyed the man in front of him with bored eyes and looked at the blushing Divi he knew. "Tell Nami-ya that I'm not giving up. Not until she gives me a good reason to do so." He turned his back and walked towards the other way, not waiting for a response.

"What was that all about, damn brat." Kohza clicked his tongue. "He didn't do anything to you, right?"

Vivi could only nod in return. "I'm alright, Kohza."

Kohza took Vivi to his car and opened the door for her. Vivi smiled and went inside. Kohza ran to the driver's seat and started his engine.

Vivi seems to be in deep thought.

"If you're thinking about some other guy, I'll punish you for it." Kohza joked.

"Ara?" Vivi giggled. "What if I am?"

"Seriously?" Kohza sweatdropped.

"No, I'm kidding." Vivi laughed. "You know that you're the only one for me." Vivi removed her glasses. As expected, she seems more comfortable without her glasses.

"Then what were you thinking about?" Kohza asked.

"About Nami-san and Law-san." Vivi answered. "You know, the guy before?"

"Ah. What about them?"

"Law-san said he won't give up. Then maybe he got rejected by Nami-san!" Vivi exclaimed.

"We don't know that for sure." Kohza said while still driving.

"Yeah." Vivi sighed. "I don't know who to vote for!" She whined.

"Huh? Vote?"

"You see, Nami-san has a lot of admirers! You know the three famous troublesome gangs in the whole island?"

"Why?"

"They fell for Nami-san within just one week!"

"Heh?"

"Yep yep!" Vivi proudly reported. "But Luffy-kun gave up half way though. It seems that 3 guys were still in love with her."

"You seems so pumped up, Vivi. Especially when it comes to love situations."

"It's fun though." Vivi giggled. "Who would it be, Nami-san?" She looked outside the window with dreamy eyes. "Zoro-kun? Law-kun? Kidd-kun?"

Kohza smiled at his lover. All these years he's been with her, he never saw her with such cheerful smile when it comes to other people's affair.

"Leaving that aside. What did you do inside the mall, anyway?" Kohza asked. "I suddenly heard that you were in the mall so I came to pick you up."

"Ah. About that. I came to get my Order from a shop." Vivi searched for a small paper bag with cute designs on it. "I had this thing made and I was planning to give it to Nami-san."

"What's that?"

Vivi held up a silver bracelet with a small bell-flower-like. "I'm going to give it to her tomorrow, as good luck charm for her test."

"You really do care for her." Kohza grinned. "And? What's that flower called?"

Vivi held the silver bracelet on her palm and smiled gently. "Lily of the Valley flower also known as Convallaria Majalis ."

"Weird name." Kohza laughed.

"Don't laugh. If you don't know what it looks like, go search it in the internet." Vivi pouted.

Kohza patted her head again. "I get it. I get it."

Vivi pouted then kept the bracelet again.

"There's also a flower language, right?" Kohza said. "That flower in the bracelet, what does it mean?"

Vivi grinned.

x-x-x-x-x

"Damn it!" Nami trashed the papers on the floor. She searched the 3 students of the three buildings, aside from the Black Building. The lockers, which contained the student's profiles she invaded earlier have poor security so picking the lock was easy as heck. She didn't even to bother using her skills to search for the key.

But the students profiles on the Black Building were placed somewhere else. Why did the teachers have to separate the file lockers? Were they hiding a profile that must be kept confidentially?!

((Reason: Because of ACE and SABO who barged in easily. There are important profiles from the student's Black Building that must NEVER be revealed.))

Nami sat on her chair tiredly. She didn't eat breakfast earlier, hoping to find something about Nefertari Vivi. As expected, she must be top secret that the others don't want to be revealed as. After all, she is the daughter of the Nefertari Cobra, who is the richest man before Arlong. If the gangsters set their eyes on her and kidnapped her for money, that would be bad. Well, that's what Nami is about to do. Kill her.

She's such a sinful woman. She knew.

She's being all goody-two-shoes outside but on the inside, she's truly rotten.

Like... what's that flower again?

Oh yes, the Convallaria Majalis or the Lily of the Valley.

Such a gentle flower at sight yet so poisonous. What a cruel flower.

x-x-x-x-x-x

"The language of the Convallaria Majalis in terms of the flower language is..." Vivi grinned.

"Say it already." Kohza laughed.

"**Return To Happiness.**" Vivi smiled sweetly and looked outside the window while thinking of Nami.

Ever since she met Nami, everything changed. Her view of school with friends is changed. She was grateful to Nami.

"I'm sure that Nami-san has been through tough times in her life and right now, I have this kind of feeling that she's lost inside. I want to give this to her in order for her to return to her happiness that she once belonged." Vivi grinned happily. "Kohza."

"Hm?"

"I'm planning to tell Nami-san my real identity. I want to be real friends with Nami-san as Vivi not as Divi."

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	58. Chapter 58 - EXAMS - Day 1

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{THE NEXT DAY.}

"So today is the fist day of our battle." Luffy glared at the ground while walking towards the academy.

"Are we going to survive this battle without a scar on our body?" Zoro walked beside his a scary aura around him.

"I'm more worried about Luffy's condition to go through this shitty battle." Sanji walked along side the two scary men. He, too, is serious about this event. "Id your arm alright, Luffy? Can you do this thing?"

"I don't want to but I need to." Luffy answered seriously.

"W-what's with the serious aura surrounding those three?" Chopper sweatdropped while holding a book. Chopper, Usopp, Brook, Franky and Robin were walking behind the three serious guys.

"Ah? You know, today. Today is the Hell's Class battle- or so they said." Usopp said with a narrowed eye. Seriously, how can those three be so serious about today like going to some kind of life-threatening battle...

The Strawhats stopped in front of the academy's gate.

"YOSH!" Luffy shouted. "Let's go kick some ass!" He cracked his fists.

"Ou!" The strawhats shouted besides Robin, who giggled and Usopp who facepalmed himself.

"It's only exams, you morons!" Usopp yelled.

x-x-x-x-x-x

"Captain.." Bepo called out with concern in his voice. "We can escape you know? We don't have to go through the exams."

"What're you saying, Bepo?" Sachi interrupted. "Do you want to get beaten up by Garp-san?"

"Sorry." The bear apologized.

Law didn't mind them, instead he continued to walk on the path. It's not that he really cares about the exams, he just want to see Nami.

"Ara?" Penguin looked at the opposite pathwalk. "Look guys." He whispered to his gangmates.

Law looked at where his subordinate pointed. Eustass Kidd.

x-x-x-x-x-x

"Stop dragging, stupid old man!" Kidd yelled at the man, dragging his collar. Seeing such a fearsome pirate getting drag by an old man is a shame towards his pride.

"C-calm down, Kidd." Killer sighed while looking at his captain being drag around by the principal, Garp.

"Shut the hell up, you stupid brat." Garp said while emitting scary auras. "Thinking of dropping out of school huh?"

"What's it to you, old man?!" Kidd argued. "Isn't it better if you just let me be?! That way, you won't be bothered by such troublesome guy like me!"

Garp gritted his teeth angrily. "Are you asking to be killed?!" He shouted at the man.

"Are you threatening me?" Kidd eyed the old man. "Try it! I have no reason to go in the academy anyway!"

"Stop being lazy and just do what I say." Garp shook Kid's collar.

"O-oi!" Killer tried to get in between.

"You're acquainted with Nami, right?" Garp looked at Kidd.

"I don't know that woman." Kidd avoided the old man's stare.

"She'll be dead soon enough." Garp said, making Kidd look at him with wide eyes. "I had Ace and Sabo look after her but they're in the state where they can't right now." He remembered his idiot grandson going to Cocoyashi and almost lost his life.

"S-so what?" Kidd's voice trembled a bit.

"Since you're in the same class as her. I figured that you and other two leaders of your troublesome group should keep watch on her."

Kidd growled and freed himself from Garp's grasp. "First you drag me here and want me to go to attend some exams then you ordered me to be her body guard?!"

"Not her body guard." Garp said. "But as a friend. Be there for her."

"A friend?!" Kidd yelled. "I already got friendzoned, damn it old man!"

Garp blinked. Oh? He stepped on a mine huh?

Kidd realized what he just said and smacked himself. "GAH!"

"You know very well that it didn't happen." Killer sighed. "Garp-san. The reason why Kidd here doesn't want to face Nami-girl is because he's afraid of hurting her."

"KILLER!" Kidd yelled.

"Hehhhh..." Garp grinned evilly and made a teasing face on the blushing man. "So a fearsome man like you could get love sick too huh?"

"It's not like that!" Kidd denied.

"Then, just protect her secretly." Garp simply stated. "Go to class and just act like you. The old you."

Sure Kidd can do that much. "Why do you want me to go to class that much? It's just some stupid organization where you guys keep watch on us, gangsters."

"That may be so." Garp laughed. "But if you cut class again, I may not be the one to fetch you."

"Who? Shanks? Hina-sensei?" Killer guessed.

"Akainu." Garp said seriously. "You guys might get killed."

"So? I can fight his ass off." Kidd hissed.

"Even with Kairouseki chains?"

Kidd clicked his tongue. Devil-Fuit user's greatest enemy.. Kairouseki.

The academy's bell rang, signaling the students to go to school. "Let's go, Killer." Kidd began to walk.

"Kidd?" Killer voiced out while following his captain.

"Out of the way, old man. I'm late." Kidd walked passed Garp, leaving Garp grinned widely.

All the marines with ranks searched for the whole area in the New World Academy, looking for the gangsters still loitering around, escaping the exams.

x-x-x-x

Robin walked in the hallways beside Franky. Exams will start soon yet they heed no rush.

"Are you still worrying about yesterday's trip to Gunkan Island?" Franky sighed at the poker faced woman beside him. "You might not be showing it to Luffy andthe others earlier but I can see it from you."

Robin didn't answer right away. "We didn't meet Roger-san yesterday." She started while they're still walking. "I thought I can finally relay the words to them but I couldn't."

Franky sighed. "Don't worry. We'll figure something else out later." He held Robin's hand and squeeze it.

"Triple A, huh." Robin murmured. What the hell does that mean anyway?

"Besides, don't focus on Roger-san. There are still other two men we have to search for, right?"

Right. Whitebeard and Dragon. If they could only relay the word TRIPLE A to any one of them, it'll made things a lot easier for them.

"Oi, those two lovebirds over there. Hurry up and enter the class." The voice laughed.

They both looked at the two men standing in the hallway just in front of their classroom.

"Not only them, us too, Ace." Sabo smiled. "Good morning, guys."

"Good morning." Robin smiled back. "How was your vacation at the Cocoyashi Village?"

"Just a little souvenir." Ace patted his wounded chest.

"You got hurt, man?!" Franky asked. "What did you do there?"

"Ah. Eh. Y'know." Sabo laughed nervously. They can't tell them that they were involved in a troublesome fight protecting Nami's village.

"Let's go in, shall we?" Robin interrupted. "Franky, you need to review a bit before starting the exam."

"Yes mam." Franky headed inside first.

"Whatever you did there, thank you." Robin gave them another mysterious smile then followed her lover inside.

"You think she knew?" Ace whispered.

"I don't know what's going on in that woman's mind." Sabo sighed.

Soon, they both entered the room when they caught sight of their proctor, Makino.

x-x-x-x-x

Divi happily entered her classroom while holding a small paper bag. How she wanted to give it Nami soon and tell her her real identity.

Today's exams will only take half day and they could have a lot of time to chat about things later on.

"Hey, nerd girl. What subjects are we going to take today?" Boa asked.

Boa wants to stay with Alvida and figure something else about Belliemere but unfortunately, Garp knocked on their door last night and told her to take the exams. She couldn't do anything against that old principal.

Divi was surprised to see the Snake Princess talking to her so casually. "S-science, Art, Psychology and Math."

"Eh?! But I studied English, Cartography, and PE!" Margarette shouted in shock.

"You should've studied all of them." Boa irritatingly said, making her gangmates and DIvi laughed.

"Geeezzzz.." Margarette whined.

Divi realized she laughed with them so she covered her mouth, not to show any rudeness against them. Boa saw her then closed her eyes, not showing that she minds.

"Alright, take your damn seats." Crocodile entered the classroom. "I'll be your proctor for the day."

x-x-x-x-x

At Hell's Class.

"Where's Usopp?" Luffy asked Bepo.

"I saw him being called out to the teacher's lounge." Bepo answered while looking at his notes.

"Then, Nami?" Luffy asked him again.

"I don't know. I haven't seen her since Friday." Bepo answered again, without looking at Luffy.

"Why is Usopp being called out?" Luffy asked again.

" ' ." Bepo cried. "Please let me study before the proctor comes!"

Luffy sweatdropped. "A-ah? Okay." He looked around and everyone was holding some papers and notes. He sang an annoying song because he was bored.

"LUFFFYYY!" All of the Hell's Class shouted.

"Booooo.." Luffy whined.

"Did you bring calculator, Kidd?" Killer asked. "We have Math later on the test."

"Psh. I can ace Math without any of those." Kidd boasted. "I don't care about the rest subjects."

"But didn't we have to get the exams higher? So that our class average will also be higher than others." Wire asked.

"As long as the other guys know their own subjects that they can ace, then it's fine." Kidd yawned. Not showing any signs of care whether if Nami will sit in front of him again.

"Ah, I remember now." Killer chuckled. "That long nose guy from the Strawhats can easily ace Arts. Trafalgar on Science. Kidd here on Math and Nami-girl on Psychology."

"And? Do you plan on staying under the ranks of the Violet Building?" Law asked. "What do you expect from this class. Even if we did ace on our subject that we're confident on, there's no way in telling that we can outsmart the smartest person in the whole academy. The final average of this class will still be below the other sections if someone from our class will fail on his test and pull all of our remaining average just to save him. Raising our class average just to be pulled down by someone who might score lower than 50 in over all exams for the day will put our efforts in vain."

"Is that so? Then we must all try our best not to score below 50 out of 200 points in the 4 exams." Sanji looked at them. "What kind of idiot would pull that kind of score anyway?"

They all looked at Luffy who picked his nose then flicked it on Bepo's fur. The power of boredom.

"We might be in real trouble here." Zoro sweatdropped.

"Who cares? We're in the hell's class, remember?" Kidd laughed. "Don't care about some stupid stuffs like that. If we get in the bottom of the ranks then fine. We're the troublesome section after all."

"Have you got no shame?" Law murmured. "I definitely don't want to be in the last rank. People will look down on us."

Kidd's eyes widen. Why didn't he think of that possibility of being looked down. "I change my mind. Do you know how to get us up despite that we have an idiot by our side who might pull down our class average?"

Law thought for a bit. "If someone might perfect all of our exams, then the class average will be pull up. Dividing subjects into individual persons might not help at all." He sighed.

"Then who can possibly outsmart Robin, who is the smartest person here in the academy?" Zoro asked.

They all went to silence.

No one.

"Hey gu-!" Usopp greeted with a box in his hands the noticed the deadly plus gloomy atmosphere in the room. "What happened?!"

"Yo, Usopp!" Everyone has bad auras around them, well of course, except Luffy who doesn't have a single clue to what they were talking about. "What's that?"

"Ah. This?" Usopp put down the box on the teacher's table. "These are numbers. Whatever number you picked on, that would be your exam table. It seems like we're going to move seats."

Kidd sighed in relief. He really don't want to be dealing with Nami right now.

and so, the Hell's Class students begin to move seats, leaving an blank table.

"What the hell is with this position?" Usopp's eyebrow twitched upon seeing the arrangements.

They're in the middle of the classroom. Other students were already occupying the window seats, some also occupied the room's side.

One blank table was in the middle.

Zoro was beside the blank table, on the right side.  
>Sanji, behind Zoro.<p>

Law, in front of the blank table.  
>Kidd beside the blank table, on the left side.<p>

There's another blank table behind the blank table in the middle. (Beside Sanji's left side)

Luffy... is in front of Kidd. Possibly, the most farthest from the Strawhats.  
>In front of Luffy were the big guys from Kidd's gang, making Luffy from the view of teachers.<p>

"ne, ne! Let's do our best later!" Luffy grinned behind him, looking at Kidd.

Kidd facepalmed.

Usopp gulped. It's either him or Nami (who was nowhere in sight) would have to sit beside Kid, behind Law and beside Zoro; the scary guys. He wished that he wouldn't have to sit near those guys. He prefer to sit beside Sanji. He felt the two remaining papers. He closed his eyes as he picked one.

"KYAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!" Usopp screamed.

"O-Oi?" Zoro called out to his crying nakama.

"Why did this happen to me?" Usopp sniffed while sitting at the place he wished it didn't exists.

"So Nami-san sits beside me?" Sanji twirled around. "Yosh! I feel like I might perfect the exam later!"

"Don't kid around." Zoro scoffed. "I bet I could get higher scores than you."

"What d'ya say, you damn marimo." Sanji gritted his teeth.

Law ignored the two bickering guys beside him. "What made them so late?"

"Them?" Usopp asked. "If it's about our proctor, Shanks said that he went to fetch Nami in her house."

"No wonder why they're late." Killer laughed beside Kidd. "And? Why did he fetch her?"

"Who knows." Usopp shrugged. He went to get his scince notebook and reviewed a bit.

"Oh yeah, who's our proctor?" Sanji asked.

"Who knows." Usopp shook his head. "I bet he's strong enough to be our proctor."

"Or sexy enough." Sanji added.

"How the hell did they pick our proctor anyway?" Law sighed.

"Probably by determining how he handles his students." Zoro grinned evilly. "Must be a tough guy."

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"Why are YOU our proctor?" Nami raised her eyebrows. The two of them walked in the hallways.

"I can't help it, I lost by pulling out the shortest straw!" Buggy whined.

"Why do you choose the proctor by straws?" Nami sweatdropped.

"Anyway! We're 15 minutes late, you girl!" Buggy scolded her.

"I told you I overslept!" Nami argued. "I was looking for someone until midnight."

"Looking for someone?" Buggy cringed. "You did that knowing that you have exams today?! Did you even study?!"

"I don't need to study." Nami pouted.

Buggy sighed. "If things stayed like this then the Hell's Class will be in the lower ranks."

"Hm?" Nami looked at Buggy. "Tell me more about that, Red Nose- I mean, Buggy-sensei."

"If the students continue to have low scores on their exams, their whole section will be in the last rank. Even though they each have their own subjects that they can ace in, it'll just pull them down."

"Will it take an effect to a student's own grade?" Nami asked.

"Of course. The lower the student's performance on the exams, the higher the other section's can eat away their average."

"I don't really get it but I'll see what I can do." Nami walked ahead and thought about things.

If she gets a reaaaalllllyyyy low scores in the exams then Arlong will be furious.

If she did the exams well but her classmate's points are below the desired score then the whole class'a average might be stolen by the higher ranks.

Good thing that they had a mini group study before.

If she aced the whole subjects for the day, then they might have a chance huh?

The higher she gets the score, the more probability that she can also pull up the average of her section.

More importantly, she's worried about Luffy. She faced palmed herself.

She opened the door of the Hell's Class and was surprised to see Kidd, coming to school. They met each other's gaze but Eaustass looked away with pain in his eyes. Nami also saw Law. This time, she moved her eyes away from him. It was awkward between them.

"NAMIIII!" Luffy shouted while waving. "Your seat is behind Usopp!"

"A-ah?" Nami smiled nervously as she walk. She walked past Luffy then Law. She tried to ignore him.

Law grabbed Nami's wrist and stood up. "Nami-ya. Let's talk."

Nami's eyes widen.

"O-oi." Kidd's eyes also looked surprise when Law just grabbed Nami's wrist. "Let g-."

"Let go of her." Zoro stood up while glaring at Law beside him. He also stood up and grabbed Nami-s other wrist. "Can you see that she doesn't like it?" He tugged Nami but Law didn't let go.

"This is none of your business, Roronoa-ya." Law glared back.

They both didn't know that their grips were tightening around Nami-s wrists.

"Don't make me repeat this again, ." Zoro warned with a dreadful glare.

The Strawhats stood up, backing up Zoro.

The Heart's Pirate also stood behind Law.

"G-guys?" Usopp shivered. "Now is really not the time for that."

"I want to get of that business of you guys but.." Kidd stood up also. "Don't make me piss." He glared at Law and Zoro. "Both of you, let her go."

Nami could feel the intense air around the room. The three deadly gangs are angry. "W-wait." She tried to voice out. Anytime soon, they'll start an all out brawl and it's exams for pete's sake! If they got suspended, then they would be automatically be in last place and her grades would drop.

"Don't you dare hurt my nakama." Luffy, finally getting the mood, said.

"This is not your business, you lots." Law said with an angry voice.

"If you want a fight then let's start." Kidd said with a serious tone.

Usopp gulped. Their aura... He thought they all changed their moods and somehow, got along well because of Nami.

How ironic. They changed because of Nami then also fight because of Nami. Where the hell is their proctor anyway?! He could stop this brawl!

"Let me go." Nami breathed out. They couldn't see her eyes, as her bangs hid it. "Can you guys let me go?"

"Let's talk first, Nami-ya." Law said. "I'm not going to let go until we talk."

"Oi Oi. She clearly doesn't want to talk to you." Sanji lit his smoke. "Now, Let go before I stomped my foot on our shitty face."

"NO." Law said.

"Why you-" Sanji was about to run but Bepo stopped him with his karate.

"Don't touch my captain." Bepo warned.

Nami's body began to shook.

All of them looked at Nami's state.

Is she mad? Is she about to burst out her anger? Or is she laughing?

Or is she...

They heard a sniff.

"Please let me go." Nami looked at them with teary eyes. "Please?"

Law and Zoro flinched while slowly loosing their grip.

"Ah. It's beet red!" Luffy pointed at Nami's wrists.

"S-sorry." Law and Zoro apologized. They were too stunned to see someone they care about, crying because of them.

Kidd looked at the crying woman in front of them. This scene reminded him when he made her cry.

"Oi you guys, take your seats." Buggy entered the room with a loud voice. "Hurry. Hurry."

The class walked fast to their own seats. Nami wiped away the tears in her eyes and continued to walk towards her seat.

She was in near in front of Usopp and Sanji.

"Nami..." Usopp showed his concerns for his friend. Is she that scared? "Are you al-" Usopp and Sanji sweatdropped when they saw Nami wiped her last tears and grinned evilly, like it was all planned. She stick out her tongue playfully.

Usopp watched her sit down behind him. "It was all an act?" He whispered loudly to her.

"Of course. I wouldn't want them to start a fight for nothing and have my grades involved." Nami flipped her hair.

"As expected from Nami-san." Sanji whispered while clasping his hands.

"You were the one who was about to attack first." Usopp sweatdropped.

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Buggy started handing out exams paper.

The exams went on and on for hours.

Usopp were passing out the answers in a small piece of paper towards Luffy secretly. He trusts Sanji and Zoro to make it out in the whole exams but he could't trust Luffy on this one. Each time he hands out the answers to Kidd, he urges him to pass it to Luffy. After all, this time, they're a team. He saw Luffy accepting the paper. He even looked at Usopp and gave him a thumbs up. Usopp sighed in relief. At least he get the message that Luffy was jotting it down. Usopp looked back at his test paper.

[Break Time]  
>[Time Check: 10:45]<p>

They all stretched their arms as the bell rings, telling them that they have a break time.

"Gahh!" Luffy exhaled. "Last subject.. Math."

"Ha! Ha!" Usopp said. "And? Did you do well on the three subjects before?"

The Strawhats stayed together in a corner, including Nami.

"Of course!" Luffy proudly said. "I answered each of them with confidence."

"I saw Usopp passing some piece of paper. Are those answers for Luffy?" Sanji asked. "Not bad, Usopp."

"If that's the case, then we don't have to worry about Luffy getting the score below 50." Zoro said. "That's a relief."

"You should've told me you were plotting like that." Nami said. "I could've gave my answers to Luffy too."

"Give me your answers?" Luffy blinked.

"Yeah. You can thank me now, Luffy." Usopp proudly laughed. "I gave you my answers in order for you to write it on your test! Be proud that the great Usopp-sama helped you."

"But I didn't write it down." Luffy tilt his head innocently.

"Huh?" The Strawhats blinked.

"B-but you gave me a thumbs up earlier." Usopp uttered.

"Weren't you saying that I should pass your paper to Buggy?" Luffy said. "That's weird, I was confident that you were telling me that."

"Y-you didn't look at the answers on my paper but instead, you gave it to Buggy?!" Usopp shrieked.

"Secretly. Don't worry, I put it on his desks along with the other papers." Luffy laughed. "Perfect camouflage eh? Am I smart or what?"

"DON'T LAUGH!" The Strawhats yelled at their captain.

"Listen here, buddy. At least you need to get your score higher in Math." Usopp shook Luffy's head while crying (comically) "I will secretly pass a piece of paper to you later, just copy the answers written there, got it?"

Luffy nodded confidently. "I will do my best."

They all facedpalm. "Are we really going to be okay?"

The bell rings again, indicating that they're up for the last exam of the day.

"Let's do this!" Luffy gripped his fists in the air.

A moment later, pressure fills the air. MATH. Calculators were falling down from time to time. Ballpens were clicking.

Nami eyed Usopp who were copying his answers to another sheet of paper. He nudged Kidd slightly, pointing at Luffy once again. She saw Luffy looking at the paper and grinned at Usopp. Usopp kept on doing weird acts, telling the captain to copy it but it seems that the captain forgot the whole idea. She sighed. She quickly finished the last exam, hoping that she could go home and investigate about Nefertari Vivi.

It's only been 30 minutes since the last subject started. Nami stood up and grabbed her paper then walked towards Buggy. "I'm done. Can I go home now?"

The class began to murmur behind her. Not only she finished the exam in a short matter of time, she even asked to go home early. This girl got guts.

"Hey brat girl." Buggy felt his eyebrow twitched. "Not only you were late this morning, you wanna go home early as well?"

"What's the matter with it? I'm done with my exams for the day!" Nami argued.

Buggy scanned her test paper. "Are you confident with your answer?"

Nami nodded.

"Don't you want to stay until 1pm? After lunch break?" Buggy asked.

"I thought in every exams day, it's only half day!"

"Yeah. Well, the exams. The result score will be posted later on."

"Result?"

"The scores you, yourself did on your exams will be add together later on. Then, the individual ranks will be given later."

"Individual ranks?" Nami tilted her head.

Buggy sighed and began explaining. "Not until the three days exams are done, the ranks will be posted on who got the highest score on the exams today. That will be individual, remember that. On the third day of exam, the ranks that will be posted are the ranks on which section got the highest average."

"I understand. Now can I go home?" Nami pleaded. "I don't wanna see the results."

"Figures. Bet you don't have confidence that any of you in Hell's Class will be on the higher ranks." Buggy laughed.

"Whatever." Nami rolled her eyes and went back to her seat to get her bag. When she passed by on Luffy, she dropped a piece of paper on his desk. "Copy that on your test paper then dispose of it later. Got that?" She said in a low voice, enough for anyone near her to hear, even Zoro and the others.

"Were you saying something Nami?" Buggy looked at her back.

"No. Nothing." Nami said and walked to get her bag.

"Nami-ya." Law called out. "I really n-"

"Oppss!" Buggy points. "You're still doing your exams! No talking!"

"Tsk." Law clicked his tongue.

"Did you say something, Trafalgar?" Buggy grinned evilly.

"Don't bother me." Law said. "I'm taking my exams."

Buggy crossed his arms, annoyed. "Hmpf!"

Nami headed towards the door and closed it when she got out.

She walked outside the school grounds, catching the sight of Paulie in a ladder.

"What are you doing there?" Nami asked.

"I'm putting up the billboards. The ranks will be posted up here." Paulie answered. "What're YOU doing here? Shouldn't you be inside?"

"I'm done." Nami answered.

"Geez. Women, these days." Paulie scoffed while stepping down the ladder.

"What?" Nami raised her eyebrows.

"It's not only you who left early, ya know?" Paulie said. "There's Robin and the other girl."

"Other girl?"

"Yeah, from the Black Building as well."

"Who is it? Do I know her?" Nami asked again.

"I don't know if you know her but I think her name is Nefertari Vivi." Paulie thought about it for a moment then looked at Nami.

"Which way did she go?" Nami's body was shaking. "What time did she leave?"

"Calm down." Paulie said.

"What did she looks like?" Nami gripped her hands.

"Who knows." Paulie shook his head. "To be honest, I don't know. I was on top of this ladder when I heard Garp and Crocodile saying that Nefertari-girl left, after finishing the exam."

Crap. She was one step late!

She bid her goodbye then walked back to her house to gather the information she scattered on the floor, last night. 'I need to go somewhere else.' She sighed.

x-x-x-x-x

"R-Robin-san?" Vivi asked the older woman who was having coffee in a nearby shop. "As I thought, it's Robin-san!"

Robin looked up at the young maiden. "If I'm not mistaken, you're Divi-san? I didn't clearly recognize you because of your glasses. You look prettier without those glasses and the neat bangs and also the tied up hair."

"E-eh?" Vivi looked at herself in the mirror. She didn't realized that she was in Vivi's appearance right now. She quickly searched for her eyeglasses and messed with her hair. The nerdy type again.

"Why did you changed your appearance?" Robin asked. "Such a waste."

Vivi laughed nervously. "I like it this way."

"Have a seat." Robin smiled. It's a four person seat. "How's the exam?"

"It was alright." Vivi smiled. Thank goodness her father had her tutored during the weekends. "Are you going back to the academy later? They're going to post the individual rankings later."

"Yes." Robin sipped at her coffee. "I'm going back to meet up with my captain and the others."

"I see. Do you mind if I come along?" Vivi asked. "I was about to meet up with Kohza but it seems like he got caught by his boss, trying to sneak away earlier. Now he can't come."

"That's too bad." Robin giggled. "You're free to come along with me."

"Thank you very much." Vivi bowed slightly. "Do you want some cakes? It's my treat."

"Really?" Robin smiled. "Then, I'll help myself." She picked up a menu.

While they're looking at the menu.

"Huh? Robin and Divi?" Nami stood behind them. "What're you doing here?"

"Nami-san!" Vivi greeted. "We just finished the exams and we're waiting for the results later."

"Come join us, Nami." Robin said. "The more the merrier."

Nami looked at the folder she was carrying, which is full of names of the students. She wants to reconfirm it if there is a name she was targeting.

"Sorry, but I can't right now. I need to look for a name. I'm looking for a person." Nami said.

"Then, let us help you, Nami-san." Vivi insists. "We'll help you look for a name."

"I understand." Nami faked a smile and sat down beside Robin, facing Divi.

She put out the papers. It contains the building color/sections/gender/age/name.

Robin scanned the names. Where on earth did she get these anyways?

The cakes they ordered came. They ordered additional orange juice for Nami.

"Alright. We're ready." Vivi said excitingly. "Whose name are we searching for?" She said as she drink her juice.

"Nerfertari Vivi."

Divi almost choked on her juice.

"Ara? Why do you need to search for her?" Robin started looking at the papers. That name and the connection between Nami seems familiar though. It's as if she knew it already but she forgot. {Refer to Chpt. 22)

Vivi gulped. She plans on telling Nami about her identity as Nefertari Vivi. "Nami-san.. I'm-!"

"I'm planning on killing her." Nami said seriously.

Vivi's eyes widen in shock. Robin has the same reaction.

"I'm sorry, Divi. You were saying something?" Nami looked at Divi's face who was still shocked. "Did I scare you? Sorry. I never should have told you."

"N-no. It's alright." Vivi shook her head. Deep inside her entire heart, she was scared. "Why do you need to do such thing?"

"It's my duty so."

Divi looked at Nami's hands on the table. She was shaking.

Divi held Nami's hands. "Then why're so afraid?"

Nami looked at Divi's eyes. Divi is also scared.

"I'm not." Nami cleared her throat. "It's just something I need to do in order for me to be happy."

Vivi looked at the woman in front of her. Her lips quivered. She looked at her hands in her lap. "You need to kill her in order for you to be happy?"

Nami nodded. "I know I might sound selfish but I need it."

Divi smiled at Nami but her eyes showed the complete opposite. She was crying.

"D-Divi?" Nami called out. "Why're you crying?"

Divi shook her head and pulled out a paper bag from her bag. She opened it and picked out a silver bracelet. "Nami-san." She touched Nami's right wrist and pulled it gently.

"Stop crying, Divi." Nami said. "What's gotten into you?"

Divi locked the bracelet onto Nami's wrists. "This is my gift, Nami-san." She sniffed. "Thank you for being a good friend. Thank you for accepting me. You changed my entire outlook of life."

"Wh-why are you saying this, Divi?" Nami shook her head and tried to look at Divi's eyes, but she continued to hide it.

Finally, Vivi looked at Nami with a weak smile. "Thank you, Nami-san."

"I should be thanking you, Divi." Nami looked at the bracelet. "What flower is this?"

"Lily of the Valley." Divi answered.

Nami's eyes widen. A gentle flower at sight yet so poisonous.

Divi's phone rang. "Excuse me, Kohza texted me just now and he's waiting for me at the next block." She stood up. "Thank you for your time, Robin-san and Nami-san." She bowed down then ran off.

"What a weird girl." Robin said. "Are you alright, Nami?"

"Did you know about the Lily of the Valley?" Nami asked while playing with the dangling flower on the bracelet. "It's so poisonous despite it's harmless appearance"

"Don't take it badly." Robin smiled. "It can also means RETURN TO HAPPINESS."

"How would you know such things?"

"You could say that I love flowers."

"Return to Happiness, huh?" Nami looked at the bracelet with gentle eyes. "That girl, I wonder why she cried like that."

Robin looked at the chair where Divi sat. Of course she'd be curious about it too.

x-x-x-x-x

Vivi ran as fast as she could towards her lover.

She turned around the corner and saw Kohza leaning on his car. "Oh! Vi-!"

Vivi cut him off by hugging him tightly. She was crying aloud.

"A-are you alright?" Kohza asked worriedly.

"Kohza! Kohza!" She repeatedly called out his name.

The pain in her chest began to hurt. Her head began to ache. She feels nauseous down to her stomach.  
>She's scared.<p>

She could feel Kohza's arm tightening around her. She gripped Kohza's shirt behind him.

"Calm down." Kohza gently caressed his lover's back. He could feel Vivi's breathing slowly beginning to calm down.

Kohza gently let her go then looked at her eyes. Her mouth was about to move when Kohza smiled at her. "Shhh.. Don't say anything yet. Come, I'll take you home for the day."

"B-but the date?" Vivi sniffled.

"How can I take you anywhere when you're like this?" Kohza wiped her tears and opened the door for her.

Vivi sat inside the car while still thinking about Nami. She hates the feeling she's having now. She don't hate Nami. She's scared of her.

And that's natural instinct of a prey being targeted by a predator.

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	59. Chapter 59 - EXAMS - Day 2

"Captain!" Bepo shouted at his captain. "There's no one inside."

Law sighed in distress.

The Heart's Pirate were standing outside Nami's house. All of the Hell's Class students somehow survived the first exam.

Law kept on calling Nami's phone but she didn't answer.

"Did something happened between the two of you, captain?" Shachi asked.

"Don't ask him such sensitive topic!" Penguin covered Shachi's mouth.

"I'm sorry." Bepo apologized.

"NOT YOU." Penguin and Shachi shouted.

"Let's go." Law calmly said.

"But what about Nami-san?" Penguin asked.

"I can still see her tomorrow or later in the school grounds, if I'm lucky." Law started to walk with him, facing the ground. ow he wanted to talk things out with Nami.

"Poor captain." The three members sadly murmured before walking after Law.

x-x-x-x-x-x

"Neeeeee... Let's play outside." Luffy whined while sitting on the fountain. The Strawhats (aside from Nami and Robin) were waiting beside the fountain. They're waiting for the result.

There are students from the different buildings as well, gathering in the school grounds; waiting on the results of the individual ranks.

"Why're these guys still here?" Sanji asked irritatingly as he saw the gangsters from other buildings still loitering around.

"They're betting on who got in the first place in first day of exam." Franky explained. "Well, no doubt who'll be in the first place." He referred to his lover.

"Nah. They're betting on who'll be in the second place." Brook argued. "Yohohoh. Robin-san has been in the first place since she came here so no one wants to bet on someone else when they knew who'll be in the first."

"Ah. I see." Usopp said. "Who are the possible candidates for the second place?"

"Who was it last time?" Zoro asked.

"I think it was Sabo?" Chopper raised his hand. "The possible candidates from the Violet Building are Sabo, **Haruta** and **Izo-san** from the Whitebeard Pirates."

"The possible candidates from Red Building are **Whitey Bay**-san from Whitebeard Pirates, **Pekoms** from Big Mom Pirates, **Violet**-san from Don Quixote Pirates." Brook added.

"Violet-chan?!" Sanji twirled around with hearts in his eyes. "I thought she's a first year like us. She's a senior? Such a mature beauty!"

"Ignoring the idiot aside." Zoro narrowed his eyes. "There are many candidates from the Whitebeard Pirates."

"Well of course" Ace interrupted them. "Whitebeard Pirates are the smartest and the strongest afterall."

"Don't talk like your one of the candidates as well." Usopp sweatdropped.

"And?" Ace ignored Usopp's remarks. "Who are the candidates from the Black building?"

"I don't know." Chopper shrugged. "Do you know?" He asked Franky and Brook but they just shook their head.

"I don't know much about the first years." Franky bluntly said. "Aside from the Hell's Class, I'm not familiar with the other section."

"Usopp. Do you know something?" Chopper asked.

"Sad to say. I don't know." Usopp said.

"Why don't you know, Usopp?" Luffy booed. "You're so bakaaaaa."

"I don't want to hear that from you!" Usopp smacked his captain's head.

"Shall I tell you, then?" Sabo chuckled behind Ace. "The possible candidates from the Black Building."

They all nodded.

"**Gina** from the Foxy Pirates, **Baby 5** from the Don Quixote Pirates and **Ran** from the Kuja Pirates." Sabo said.

"What." Luffy pouted. "There's no candidates from the Hell's Class?"

"Because there's only a bunch of idiots there." Ace laughed.

"Don't call Nami-san an idiot! You can call these idiots an idiot but don't involve my Nami-san." Sanji defended while pointing at Zoro, Luffy and Usopp.

"Hey, who's the idiot?!" Luffy yelled.

"Do you even need to ask?" Sanji sweatdropped.

"Quiet down." Sabo interrupted. "It's not like that."

"Yeah." Ace chuckled. "There are no possible candidates from you guys because on the first exam, Shanks didn't gave you your tests. That's why you were not involve in the rankings on the first month of exams. Got it?"

"I see." The four students from Hell's Class said.

"Even so.." Usopp looked around. "The results sure are taking their sweet time."

"The teachers are still checking the test papers."

x-x-x-x-x

"THIS IS UNBELIEVABLE!" Buggy stood up from his seat.

"Are you alright, Buggy-sensei?" Makino looked at the shocked clown-I mean teacher.

"I was checking the last subject of Hell's Class." Buggy shook while holding the paper in his hand.

"MATH subject?" Shanks popped out from behind. "Did someone got a high score?"

Buggy nodded. "You won't believe who got a 90 score on MATH test."

"It's got to be Eaustass Kid." Hina said. "I'm their teacher in Math subject and I gotta say that he's the best kid."

"N-no. It's not him. Kid got 93 on the test." Buggy said. "Who would've thought that this person could have a high score?!"

"Is it from the Kid's Pirate?" Makino guessed.

"No."

"From the Heart's Pirate?" Crocodile guessed.

"No."

"Then, The Strawhats!?" Shank's blinked. "Then it's gotta be Nami-chan!"

"I haven't checked her papers yet." Buggy shrugged. "Yes, it's from those brats."

"Usopp?" Makino tilted her head. "Sanji?"

"Not the both of them." Buggy said.

"Then Zoro?" Hina exclaimed.

"Not him too." Buggy said. Now there's only one guy they can only think of.

"Hmm.." Shanks said. "I don't think there's a Strawhat left who can possibly get the score."

"It's MONKEY D. LUFFY." Buggy couldn't help but say it in the end.

"..." The whole teacher's lounge went into silence.

"Oi. I need the results now." Smoker entered the staff room. "What?"

x-x-x-x-x-x

Kid and his gang waited outside the school gates.

"What're we doing here outside, Kid?" Killer asked. "If we're waiting for the result then we should head inside."

"Just shut up and wait." Kid growled. It's been over an hour but he still see no sign of Nami anywhere. "Where the hell is that bitch.." He murmured.

"If it's Nami-girl, didn't she say that she's not going to see the result?" Heat said.

"Those Heart Pirates were saying something like the girl is not in her house." Wire said while looking around. "It seems like she's not with the Strawhats earlier."

"Mind telling me why we're stalking her?" Killer sweatdropped. "I never knew that we have to stalk her."

"Then go drag your ass off here and go home." Kid scoffed. "I need to see her safe with the Strawhats or even the Hearts Pirates."

"EHHHH?!" The Kid's Pirates shouted in surprise. "Why?!"

"Shut up. You're hurting my damn ears." Kid glared. "Is it that surprising?! Am I that pathetic enough that I need to watch over her from the shadows?!"

"We didn't say anything." Heat whispered. "You're the one who said that."

"Then shut the hell up already." Kid looked away.

"Oh look!" Someone near them said. Kid automatically looked at the people who the man was pointing. He was hoping that Nami has arrived. "It's Bonnie-san and Doflamingo-san."

Kid gritted his teeth and gripped his hands. He saw Doflamingo rode his own car, followed by the man who shouted earlier. Bonnie waved at the car as it droves away.  
>Bonnie turned to Kid's way and was surprise to see him and his gang leaning on the wall near the academy's gate.<p>

She remembered how Nami humiliated her in front of Kid and Doflamingo.

"Can we talk?" Kid stood in front of her.

Bonnie chuckled. "What? Were you tired of that new girl already?"

"Don't bring her up to this." Kid warned. "I just want to talk things out."

"Alright. Your house or mine?" She licked her lips.

Kid eyed the woman in front of her. "Just the park is enough."

"In public? Seriously?" Bonnie laughed out loud.

"Just hurry up and come." Kid dragged Bonnie along the pathway. "You guys. Continue looking and make sure she's safe with the Strawhats." He told his gang members as he walk passed them. They just nodded in return.

Kid's walking pace slowed down while still holding Bonnie's wrist. He didn't know that Nami and Robin walked on the opposite path and just clearly saw them.

"So they got back together?" Nami murmured.

"You were saying something, Nami?" Robin asked. "You looked somehow troubled."

"Eh? No. Nothing." Nami smiled and shook her head. "Let's go back to the academy."

"Ara? I thought you said earlier that you didn't want to come with me?" Robin chuckled.

"My house just happened to be inside the academy, remember?" Nami defended.

Robin just smiled in return.

Nami turned to look at the pathwalk again. She remembered Bonnie as Kid's ex. So they got back together huh? She felt a bit troubled.

She needs to apologize to Bonnie for humiliating her before. She felt the need to apologize to Kid as well, for bursting out from his house. She could feel that he is mad at her. He won't even look at her eyes!

x-x-x-x-x

"And? What do you want to talk about?" Bonnie sat at the bench inside the park while Kid leaned on a tree beside it. They watched the kindergarten kids playing in the playground while 2 teachers were watching over them. "How long has it been since we're this close.." Bonnie chuckled softly.

"Since that guy barged in." Kid said while referring to Doflamingo.

Bonnie looked at her hands on her lap. "Are we going to talk about this now?"

"That's what I brought you here for."

"I thought you already have her; the new girl."

"It's just a one-sided." Kid sighed. "She's a nice kid."

"Don't make yourself sounds like a lolicon. You're disgusting." Bonnie rolled her eyes.

"I guess you never changed." Kid smiled. "Such a bitch as always."

"It's a part of me that will never change. But I did change." Bonnie looked at him in the eyes. "Why're we having this talk again?"

Kid didn't answer at first. He looked at the laughing kids in front of them. "Did you regret that we had a commitment in the past?"

"Did you?" Bonnie threw the question back at him.

"I'm the one asking you so don't throw it back at me." Kid said.

"I didn't regret our past, Kid." Bonnie smiled at him. How he missed that smile. "The feelings I had for you before; they were true."

Kid looked at her the smiled; a gentle smile.

Bonnie blinked several times. Did she just see that?! Kid. Eaustass Kid just smiled! Hell, she saw him in different emotions but this smile... it's somehow different.

"You're the one who changed, Kid." Bonnie laughed.

"I guess I did." Kid scoffed. "Tell me, what made you choose that bastard over me?" He asked. He wanted to know before he could really let go. They had a past together. She saved him in his darkness during their past. At the very least, he wanted her to be in safe hands.

"Doflamingo has his own past." Bonnie started. "He went through hardships. His family was killed. When I met him, I felt that he needed me."

"More than I needed you?" Kid cut off.

"Sorry." Bonnie apologized. "When I met the Strawhats with you, I noticed the change in your eyes. It's like they gave you something that I couldn't give."

"Obviously. When I met them, that idiot captain of theirs just recklessly announced that he'll be the king of gangsters. I thought that blurting out his dreams like that is pretty amusing."

"Dream huh?" Bonnie looked at the sunny sky. "Maybe that was you lacked all along even before I met you."

"So when you came to me at first, it was pity?"

"Of course not." Bonnie looked at the kids. "I'm glad you found a great place to hold on to."

"I guess so." Kid closed his eyes and the image of the whole Hell's Class laughing and trashing inside the classroom came to him. Finally, the image of Nami smiling flashed inside his mind.

Kid's phone began to ring. He checked it and saw a message from Killer. He says to go back to the academy since they'll be posting the results pretty soon.

Bonnie looked at the busy man. "Do you really lover her?"

"Huh?" Kid turned to look at Bonnie. "Y-yeah."

Bonnie stood up. "I see." She walked in front of her ex lover and held his hands (with his phone) "Then are you still capable of protecting someone just like when you used to protect me before?"

"Of course I am, stupid woman." Kid raised his eyebrow.

""I'll give you a bonus." Bonnie smiled and kissed his cheek. That caught him off guard. She didn't leaves Kid's cheek, instead she whispered. "Doflamingo and his gang are teaming up with some gangs from the Red Building. Some organization were allied with them outside. Something that involves your girl. Be careful." She said then smiled at him.

"What do you mean by that?" Kid narrowed his eyes. "How do you even know that?"

"The woman standing in front of you is the lover of your enemy, you know?" Bonnie stick her tongue out playfully. "I don't know about the rest." She turned around and started to walk while waving her right hand in the air. "Thanks for the lovely date, Eaustass-kun."

"Geez. That woman." Kid sighed. He looked at the sky and smirked. "I'm glad I get to clear things out with her."

x-x-x-x-x-x

The students in the school were all crowding the entire school grounds.

"Make way, you stupid brats." Garp yelled behind. The students, fearing the principal, made way.

Garp walked towards the bulletin board that Paulie set up. He stood in a nearby platform. He looked around. He saw the Whitebeard Pirates, Big Mom Pirates, Kuja Pirates, Hearts Pirate, Foxy Pirates, Don Quixote Pirates (without Doflamingo), Kid's Pirates (looks like their captain has just arrived) and the Strawhats. It seems like they put Nami in their middle so that she wouldn't go anywhere.

"Listen up!" Garp shouted. He made the whole campus silent. "I will now post the rankings of each individuals who did their best in today's exam. I will now announce the top 5 people who got the highest score. Rank 6 and lower would be posted later on."

The crowed cheered.

"In the four exams you took today. Over all it's 200 points. The highest rank for today's exam is none other than..." Garp opened the paper and put the name tag on the upper bulletin board.

The Strawhats cheered.

"NICO ROBIN from the Strawhats." Garp announced. The students clapped their hands to show respect. They were expecting that she'll ace it all. What they were expecting is the person who gets the second place; after all, they made bets on it. "Nico Robin got 200 points out of 200 points."

"Eh? She perfected the exam?!" The foxy girls shouted. "No way!"

It's the same reaction from the other students. They knew she's the smartest but they didn't expect that she could actually perfect it.

"Congrats, Robin!" Luffy cheered.

"As expected." Usopp laughed.

Franky wrapped his arms around his lover's waist and pull her closer. "Good work." He kissed her on her head. Robin giggled.

"Get a roommm!" Their gang mates teased.

"Would Nico Robin be so kind to get up on this stage?" Garp coughed lightly. "So that the other students would see you." He called out from the platform. Robin nodded and went up.

The men went on cheering for her.

"Robin-saaannnn!"

"You're so fantastic!"

"Marry meee!"

"Ara?" Robin chuckled as she saw a death-killing aura near the Strawhats. She knew it was Franky.

"Shut up you stupid brats." Garp growled. "The fifth place!"

"Wait. Weren't you going to announce who got the second place?" A student within the crowd asked.

"You were all waiting for that place so I might as well announce it on the last part." Garp laughed.

"Ehhhh?" The students whined.

"The 5th place in this day's exam.." Garp opened another envelope and picked out the name tag. "Haruta from the Whitebeard Pirates." A brown hair kid went up the stage. He was fairly small but an aura of a gangster is there.

The Whitebeard cheered for him.

"Haruta got 191 out of 200 points." Garp said.

"Uwaahh. That little kid does?" Bepo said. "He looks innocent at first sight."

"Don't call him a little kid." Marco laughed behind the Heart's Pirate. "He's in the Violet Building. Your senior."

"EH?!" Penguin blinked and looked back and forth at the kid.

"He's advanced." A whitebeard member laughed.

"That explains it." Law said.

"The fourth placer!" Garp continued. He opened the paper.

"Ne, can't I just go home now?" Nami whined. "I've got nothing to do here."

"Don't be like that. As Robin's friend, we have to support her!" Luffy grinned.

Nami sighed in distress. Oh fine. "After this, I'm leaving."

Luffy just laughed in return.

"The fourth placer who got 193 points out of 200 is..." Garp slammed the name tag to the bulletin board. "Nefertari Vivi!"

Nami's eyes widen. Finally, she can see the face of her target.

But no one was going up the platform.

"Is she taking a dump?" Luffy titled his head like a kid.

"Don't be a moron." Usopp smacked his head.

Shanks walked near Garp and whispered something to him.

"Seems like our little missy can't come today." Garp said. "Oh well. She can see the result on the bulletin tomorrow."

"Let's see.. The third placer who got 196 out of 200 points is..." Garp stick the name tag on the bulletin board. "Sabo!"

"Kyaaaa! Sabo-sama!" Te girls squealed.

"SABO!" Luffy shouted with the crowd.

"Nice going bro!" Ace cheered.

All of the students cheered loudly.

Sabo stood beside Haruta in the platform.

"NOW. THE PERSON YOU'VE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR." Garp started and opened the envelope. His eyes widen as he didn't expect that the second placer could be this person.

The students began to shout the student's name that they bet on.

"IZO-SAN! IZO-SAN!" -The whitebeard shouted.

"VIOLET! VIOLET! VIOLET!" -Doflamingo Pirates cheered.

"RAN-CHAN! RAN-CHAN! RAN-CHAN!" The Kuja Pirates screamed.

"LUFFY! LUFFY! LUFFY!" -Luffy cheered.

"What're you doing..." The Strawhats sweatdropped at their captain.

"What? It sounds like fun!" Luffy laughed. "Join me guys!" He said. "LUFFY! LUFFY!"

"No way in hell!" Zoro and Sanji scolded.

"This person.." Garp started, making the whole crowd stop their cheering. "..got 199 points out of 200"

"Just one point from Nico Robin huh?" Kid scoffed.

"The second placer goes to.." Garp said. The audience listened in anticipation. "the student from the Black Building..." He stopped again, making the audience leaned in too. "moreover from the Hell's Class.."

"EH?!" They all shouted.

"LUFFY! LUFFY!" Luffy began to cheer again while grinning happily.

"Not you, you stupid grandson." Garp facepalmed. "Will you please come here on the platform... Nami-chan?"

The hell's class all looked at their female classmate who had a not-so-surprised face.

"Nami? Who?" Some students murmured.

"The new girl!" The whitebeards said.

Nami hopped down from her seat and walked ahead. The students in front of her were amazed by her appearance. Heck, she was wearing short tight shorts and a backless tight shirt with matching heels.

"Ah? She forgot her sweater." Luffy said while pointing at Nami who was already walking.

"Oh yeah. Since when did she changed clothes?" Usopp said. He remembered Nami wearing long pants and a t-shirt during exams earlier. When Robin and her got there, Nami was already wearing her shorts and sweater. She took it off when they got there but since she sat down and leaned on the wall nearby, they couldn't see that she was wearing backless.

"Look. Nami's shirt was torn from behind. I wonder what kind of trouble she went through earlier. Did she burn it?" Luffy tilted his head again.

"It's fashion, Luffy-san." Brook laughed. "Yohohoh! Nami-san sure is bold."

"Ah! Sanji!" Chopper screamed when he saw a pool of blood beside him. "Sanji is-!"

"He's fine, I tell you." Usopp sighed. He saw Zoro had an annoyed face while looking at the guys whom Nami walked passed with. They were gawking.

"It's Nami-san!" Bepo pointed at the young girl walking.

Law eyed the girl. That girl sure is confident about her body. He would praise her for it if it wasn't for the guys who were drooling near her.

"That woman..." Kid sighed. Sure, he love to see her like that but he prefer her to be all piled up with clothes with those men staring at her.

"Doesn't she have any shame at all?!" Paulie facepalmed himself. "Such exposed back!"

"It's fashion for kids these days." Makino giggled beside Shanks.

"They have such amusing reactions." Shanks laughed while looking at the male students.

'Oh I've seen that reaction before.' Buggy cringed when he remembered the showdown between Boa and Nami.

Finally, Nami reaches the stage and looked at the students. She got the same reaction after seeing the Hell's class for the first time. Tsk. 'STUPIDENTS.'

"I was surprised to see you as second placer, Nami." Robin said beside her. "Just one point and we could have been tied."

"I probably didn't answer one question." Nami bit her nails. That was her flaw. She didn't checked her papers thoroughly. "I never would have thought that I'll have you as my rival."

"Rival?" Robin blinked.

"I'm aiming for the first place." Nami looked at Robin seriously. "Sorry but I need to overtake you."

Robin smiled and patted Nami's head. "Do your best." She knew that Nami said that for a reason. And no matter what reason it is, she'll respect that.

Nami nodded.

"That'll be a-" Garp was cut off when he saw someone unfamiliar walked closer to the platform. "all..." he continued. The man smells bad news and somehow fishy. "ATTEND YOUR EXAMS TOMORROW, ALRIGHT?!"

Nami's eyes widen as she saw the man. It was Cavendish.

The students began to move and Nami acted quickly. She jumped from the platform.

"Nami?" Robin worriedly called for her name. But she disappeared within the crowd. "Nami?!" She desperately looked for the young woman, but she couldn't get a glimpse.

"What happened?!" Zoro and the others came running to them.

"I can't find Nami." Robin said. "She just disappeared."

"Do you think she went home?" Usopp asked.

Robin just shrugged.

"Where's Nami-ya? I still need to talk to her." Law interrupted them. Zoro looked at him with mysterious eyes.

"You just missed her." Chopper said. "She disappeared."

"I see." Law sighed. Maybe she was avoiding him. He turned his back and walked away with his crew.

"What's up with him?" Brook blurted out.

"Who knows." Sanji eyed the walking man away. 'Probably something happened.' He thought.

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Nami ran to the forest near her house. Why does he have to be here in the school?!

"Nami." Cavendish grabbed her wrist. "Listen to me."

Nami flinched. "No! Let go of me!" He was the least person she wanted to see right now. "I don't want to get involve with you anymore!"

Cavendish clicked his tongue in annoyance. He pulled Nami closer then hugged her real tight. Nami just kept on squirming in his arms.

"Let go!" Nami pleaded. At this rate, she was going to get killed.

"Will you just listen?!" Cavendish shouted. "Please."

Please? Did he just say please to her? Nami blinked. Now she's confused. Not too long ago, he tried to kill her. He blamed her for killing Rebecca, which she did not. What is this guy plotting?

"Someone wants you to be protected." Cavendish hugged Nami tightly.

"If it's Arlong, I know." Nami said. "He always do that."

"No, it's not him." Cavendish said calmly. "It's someone else. Will you trust me on this one?"

"What?" Nami pushed herself against Cavendish lightly to look at his charming face. "What are you plotting?"

"You don't need to know." Cavendish said. "I just came here to let you know that I'm willing to protect you."

"You tried to kill me once." Nami glared.

"I made a mistake."

"Mistake?" Nami choked out. "Just what are you talking about?!"

Cavendish looked at her in the eye. "That's all. I just came here to tell you this so that you won't avoid me whenever you see me." He smiled and kissed Nami's forehead. "You know my number." He gave one last look at her then walked away.

Nami blinked. "What the hell?" She clenched her shirt tightly as her heart beats fast once again. Her heart, as expected, only beats for one man.

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THE NEXT DAY.

"I'm READYYY!" Luffy cheered. "Let's do our best guys!"

The hell class cheered.

It's the same sitting arrangement from the day before.

It is now DAY 2 of exams.

Nami sat in her seat while waiting for Buggy. She began to think about Cavendish. His face, his golden hair and prince-like smile. Just like when they were in the past.

"What's the subject for today?" Zoro yawned.

"English, Cartography, History." Nami answered while still daydreaming. She put on her earphone and played a song then she began humming until the chorus.

"What's wrong with you, so early in the morning..." Zoro sweatdropped as he could see flowers around her.

"Sh-she's in a good mood." Kid blinked confusingly.

_**"Oh my pretty pretty boy  
><strong>__**I love you like I never ever**  
><strong>love no one before you<strong>_  
><strong><em>Pretty pretty boy of mine, <em>**  
><strong><em>Just tell me you love me too." <em>**

The men around her exchanged glances.

"Wha-?" They all closed Luffy's mouth to prevent him from waking up Nami from her daydream. What they didn't know is, it's about Cavendish.

_**"Oh my pretty pretty boy  
><strong>**I need you**_  
><em><strong>oh my, pretty pretty boy<strong>_  
><em><strong>I do. "<strong>_

Luffy muffled against Usopp's palm. "MMMPHHFF!" He squirmed.

_**"Let me inside, make me stay...  
><strong>**Right beside you..." **_

Nami opened her eyes and almost fell down her chairs when she saw almost her classmates, staring at her. "D-Did I sung out that loud?"

"Nami-san's voice is soooooo angelic." Sanji cried with hearts in his eyes. "I'm so overjoyed!"

Luffy finally got free from Usopp's palm. "Gahh!" He breathed out. "Nami. What are you thinking about?"

"Ah?" Nami blushed. "I'm not thinking about that person at all!"

"Care to share?" Zoro coughed evilly.

"What?" Nami blinked.

"He asked if something was bothering you not if someone was bothering you." Usopp said.

"W-well I..." Nami gulped. She could see Law's glance at her, Kid's stare and Zoro suspicious eyes. Why're they looking at her like that?!

"Brats. Go to your proper seats. We'll begin your exam." Buggy said while entering. "I believe I need to tell you something before I hands out the test papers."

He finally got the full attention of the Hell's Class. He showed them a piece of paper. Usopp broke into sweats. That was the papers which contains the answer that he gave Luffy yesterday!

"I was wondering why this paper is in the stacks of your test papers." Buggy said. "Did any of you wrote down a cheat then opened it during exams?"

Usopp felt relief. That answers were from his own.

"I would be really mad if things were like that." Buggy sighed. "I'm begging the student who wrote this..."

Usopp once again, flinched. This is all Luffy's fault!

"The student who wrote this has some serious hand writing problems." Buggy claimed. "The writing was hideous!"

Usopp fell down surprisingly. "C-can we get on with the exam please?" He was so thankful that Buggy is their proctor or else he'll be busted.

"I'm getting to that part." Buggy laughed. "Now. We don't have any breaks today since we only have 3 subjects. The results will be posted again later at the same time."

Buggy handed out the test papers.

They began the second battle- I mean second exam day.

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"I can't believe that Arlong would do such thing." Nojiko said while serving the woman in front of her. "Gen-san. Did you texted Kalifa-san about this?"

The man with the pin wheel nodded. "She said she'll text your lover about this." He said while smiling at the woman sitting in the living room. "I'm sure glad that our doctor was the one who treated you. He declared that you were dead so that Arlong would leave you alone."

"Thank you. But I think it brought great grieve for my lover. He thought I was dead and plans to get revenge on the poor girl." The woman shook her head in disbelieve.

"At least Kalifa-san already knew about this. Thank you so much for telling us." Nojiko said. "What's your name again?"

"Rebecca." She smiled. "I'm glad I made it in time."

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"Did you clear your intentions with her?" Kalifa called Cavendish.

_**"Yeah. Is Rebecca really alright?" **_

"Don't make it sounds like I'm taking her as a hostage." Kalifa said. "She's fine. She's under the care of Cocoyashi's best doctor"

_**"Thank goodness." Then he hang up.**_

x-x-x-x-x-x

'That goddamn Arlong.' Cavendish glared at the wall of his room. 'How would you like to feel being attacked by your own henchman in the future...'

x-x-x-x-x-x

The exams ended safely and they're all waiting at the results. This time, Nami was with them, anticipating the results.  
>She got second yesterday. If her rank goes down, her pride would go berserk. She studied all night for this. She wanted to beat Robin's rank. She, somehow got fired up.<p>

Come to think of it, she hadn't see Divi anywhere at all. Where could she be?

"BRATS!" Garp shouted again while standing in the platform. "Today's score are out of 300 points. The top 5 yesterday.. Some went down and some went up."

The students cheered again. Mostly, betting on who get the second again. 30% of the students bet on Nami and the rest, bet on their favorites.

"5th place! Nefertari Vivi!" Garp announced. He looked around and couldn't see the young girl at all. "She got 293/300 points. It seems like she's not here again."

The crowds murmured. They obviously didn't know what she looks like. Nami was dying to see her face too!

"4th place! Haruta from Whitebeard Pirates!" Garp said. Haruta, the young kid walked on the platform with proud face. After all, his rank went up. "Haruta's score were 295/300 points!"

"3rd place! Violet from Don Quixote Pirates!" The principal announced. "She got 297/300" The crowds cheered after knowing that someone would definitely drop out from the top 5.

Violet smiled as she walked up the platform.

"2nd place!"

Here it comes.. The person that everyone was betting for.

Nami gulped. If she couldn't get first place in today's exam, then please let her stay in her rank.

"Sabo might be eliminated?" Ace said. "Did you study last night?!"

"Of course I did." Sabo laughed. "Who do you think I am?"

"Well then, that's good. You probably ended up as 6th this time." Ace patted his brother's shoulder. "It's alright. No big deal."

"It's no big deal for me in the first place." Sabo grinned. "I did what I can anyway."

"As second placer... come up here, Sabo!" Garp shouted.

"I knew you were in that rank!" Ace jumped in joy.

"I doubt it." Sabo sweatdropped then walked up on the stage.

Nami looked down. Did she wrote the answers wrong? Where?! In which part?! she gripped her hands tightly.

"Don't feel bad, Nami." Luffy comforted his comrade. "Ya see, yesterday, I ended up in 50th place!" He grinned.

"You're the lowest one among us." Usopp sweatdropped. "Don't worry Nami. There's still tomorrow."

Nami didn't listen to them. Easy for them to say but if Arlong hears about this-

"And at First place!" Garp grinned. "These are the people who got 300/300."

Nami didn't hear the sound of the crowd. She did her best damn it!

"Nico Robin and Nami! We got a tie!"

"Eh?" Nami was about to let her tears fall but it was stopped when Robin held her hand.

"Come on." Robin smiled and pulled Nami behind her. "You did your best."

The top 5 were now standing in the platform.

'I did it?' Nami blinked.

"That'll be all for today. Tomorrow is the last day of your exams, brats! Do your best!" Garp shouted.

"OUuuu!" The students cheered.

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	60. Chapter 60 - EXAMS - Day 3

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"It's the final countdddooowwwwnnnnnnnnnnnn!" Usopp sang out loud while standing on top of his desk. "Last day of exams! Whooo!"

"What're our exams for today?" Kidd asked.

"Japanese Literature, Physical Education and Music." Bepo answered. "How do we take the PE and Music exams?"

"3 weeks before Nami came here.. **Rocky**-san taught us how to read notes, right?" Usopp said. "Probably we'll take that."

"Then Nami here would be at disadvantage." Zoro said. "No matter how much you're confident at your voice, it's still different from where you actually make music." He looked at Nami who was leaning in her chair comfortably.

"I don't think so." Nami grinned.

Usopp eyed the lady behind him and sighed in relief. Good thing she studied music before. After all, he didn't know about an idol who doesn't know music.

Law closed his eyes while sitting in his seat. He reaaalllllyyyy wanted to talk to Nami but he couldn't for two reasons.

One, if he talk to her recklessly then he might bother her concentration in exam. It's pretty obvious that she aims for the top, and he doesn't want to get in her way.

Two, that idiot Roronoa Zoro is aware of his own presence. He clearly guards Nami from him. Damn him.

Nami, on the other hand was glancing at Kidd from time to time.

She wanted to talk to him about Bonney. She wanted to let him know that she wants to apologize to his girlfriend. After all, they just got back together yesterday.

Suddenly, her phone rang.

She saw the caller's ID. Her mind went blank for a moment. She ran to the door but Usopp blocked it.

"Nami-girl, once you're inside the examination room, you can't go outside. It's the policy here in the academy. No matter how high your grades are, they won't overlooked someone violating this policy." Heat said from his seat. "You'll get heavy punishments for it."

"How would you know that? We didn't take exams during the first sem." Shachi said.

"Some of our comrade was a victim during the first exam." Heat explained. "He was hanged upside down in the school underground."

"Just for going out?!" Bepo reacted.

"I heard about it from my old man." Usopp said. "It seems like the head chairman, Akainu, doesn't want to let the students go outside during the school hours, except for when you're done with the exam."

Nami bit her lower lip worriedly. "But I have to take this call."

Luffy stretched his arms and grabbed the phone.

"Wha-?! LUFFY!" Nami shouted and ran after Luffy. "Don't!"

Luffy stopped running when he was on top of the table.

"Just give her the phone, Luffy." Zoro sighed. "She's desperate to answer the call, you know?"

Luffy looked at the phone curiously, then he looked at them with devil horns and a menacing smile.

The Strawhats facepalmed.

"L-Luffy." Nami slowly walked towards the teacher's desk, where Luffy is standing up. "Be a good boy and give the phone back to big sister." She smiled while being nervous. "Ne?"

"What is he, a kid?" Usopp sweatdropped.

Luffy jumped from the teacher's desk to Wire's desk, which is in the back of the room; the farthest. "Moshi moshi?" Luffy answered the call without hesitation. Nami was frozen in her spot. She couldn't move. The whole classroom went into silence as they felt the dark aura on the other side of the phone. Just the breathing enough makes them realize that the caller is dead serious and angry at Luffy's voice.

The phone is on loud speaker.

_**"Who the hell am I talking to?" -Voice**_

"I'm Monkey D. Luffy. I'm going to be the King of Gangsters someday!" Luffy proudly stated.

"Koraaa-!" Sanji was about to shout at Luffy for being so rude to Nami but his mouth was covered by Nami, who just ran to his side.

"Please don't make any noise." Nami whispered to the whole class to hear. They all just looked at her with confused eyes but then they decided to wait for something to happen.

_**"Where is Nami?" **_

Luffy looked at Nami. She was signaling him not to tell the caller that she's there.

The young captain stared at the panicking woman. "She's currently doing some weird acts." He said bluntly, making Nami almost faint. "More importantly, who the hell are you?"

Nami cried in her head.

_**"You haven't answered my yet, boy." The voice growled. "Where is my kid?" **_

"What.. so you're her dad." Luffy whined. "That's no fun. Nami! Your dad called." He handed her the phone.

Nami walked up to him and held on to her phone. What she did next is a surprise to her classmates and especially Luffy.

A sound of pang echoed throughout the whole room.

Luffy touched his swollen cheek. He couldn't believe what just happened. She slapped him, real hard! "That hurts, Na-" He looked at the troubled woman in front of him. Her expression is mixed up, angry and scared.

Nami ignored the young lad. She quickly searched for the button where she can turn off the loud speaker. Shit. Her phone seems to mess with her. It won't function well. The loud speaker is still on. She had no choice but to answer the call directly. Great. Now her classmates would hear HIM scolding her. How embarrassing.

"Yes?" Nami quivered.

Luffy stood beside Usopp and Sanji while still holding his cheek. "She sure slapped me hard."

'You deserve it, idiot." Sanji sighed. "Don't mess around. Now it looks like Nami-san is in trouble."

"But my instinct told me that there's something about the caller." Luffy whined.

"Hush." Law said.

_**"Nami." **_

That one word is enough for her to shiver. She's scared of this man.

"I'm here." Nami said. She could feel the stares from her concerned classmates but she decided to suck it up.

_**"Who was the boy earlier?" **_

Nami looked at her captain. "No. He's no one at all."

Luffy was about to argue but Usopp covered his mouth.

_**"Monkey D. Luffy." **_

Nami's eyes widen. "It's just his name. He has no connection to me at all!"

"You just got rejected, pal." Kid teased in a slow voice, making Luffy looked away, sulking.

_**"So he is the son of a revolutionaries." **_

Luffy freed himself from Usopp and went to Nami's side. "You knew my old, mmphh!" He was cut off by Zoro's palm.

"I don't know them and it's not my concern." Nami coolly said.

_**"Gyahaha! Don't be so harsh, my lovely Nami." **_

"Why he-!" Sanji's mouth was covered by Usopp.

_**"I came to congratulate you. I heard you were in the top ranked yesterday!" The voice laughed. **_

"Yes." Nami nodded.

"What? SO he is a dad, checking on her daughter afterall?" Bepo whispered.

_**"And I also heard that you got on ranked 2 on the first day of exam?" **_

Nami didn't respond. She knew he is mad.

_**"Don't make me hear that you'll be in 2nd again, you hear me? You disgraced me!" **_

"T-that's harsh!" Heat gaped.

"My apologies." Nami gripped her hands tightly.

_**" I GAVE YOU THE MOST HIGHEST EDUCATION DURING MIDDLE SCHOOL BUT YOU GAVE ME A SECOND RANK?!" **_

The voice yelled, making Bepo, Usopp, Shachi and Penguin shook in fear.

"I-I made a mistake." Nami gulped. She wanted to cry but she held it in.

_**"I'll let it pass for now." The voice said. "In today's exam. If you fall in your rank. I will do something about your sister." **_

Nami's eyes widen. She held on to her phone. "I won't fall! Don't touch Nojiko! Please?!"

The voice laughter echoed in the room.

Usopp felt the murderous aura lurking in the room and was surprise to see Trafalgar Law, Eaustass Kidd, Roronoa Zoro, Sanji and Luffy is in their scary mode. "Uh-oh."

**_"Well, since life is precious, you say... today's result. Pull the class average and make them be in the Top 5 among the sections in the academy. Use any methods available." _**

Nami didn't answer. Her eyes were glued to the ground. She have to make the class average into one of the top 5 ranks if she failed then Nojiko will-

_**"In case, you're wondering, Nami." The voice continued. "I'm in a meeting with the Nefertari Company. I see that your target's father is still living his life like no sorrow. How's your target doing?" **_

"No. I haven't found her yet." Nami answered with coldness in her eyes. Her eyes were the same as when the Hell's Class first met her. Cold, empty and scary.

_**The voice laughed. "I will visit you before I leave for my business trip next week. Don't do anything stupid, Nami."**_

Nami slowly loosen her grips. "Yes, Arlong-san."

Luffy ran to grab the phone with anger in his eyes.

Nami stepped back and kept her phone in her pocket when she heard the sound of hanging up.

"Nami!" Luffy said. "That guy is obviously a bad guy! Where is he?!"

Nami just stared at the young lad. "It's none of my concern."

"It is! We're nakamas, right?!" Luffy argued. "And what do you mean by I'm not one of your concern?! That makes me reaaaaallly sad, you know?!"

"This and that are different matters." Nami said coldly. "What you did earlier was unnecessary."

"W-well. This is and that are different matters." Nami broke into sweat while looking the other way.

"Oi oi." Usopp sweatdropped.

"From now on, don't go barging into my business." Nami said, passing Luffy and sat in her chair, looking straight up. "I'm doing you a favor by joining your gang but I can quit it anytime." She put up a brave face. "You heard our conversation earlier but it doesn't mean that you can butt in."

"But still. He sounds like he tried to blackmail you." Shachi interrupted. "Are you fine with that?"

"I'm used to it." Nami looked at her hands on her lap. "I don't like men interfering with my private lives. I'll hate you if you act unnecessarily. Especially you, Mugiwara no Luffy." She eyed Luffy with seriousness in her eyes.

"Let me correct this one thing, Nami-ya." Law looked at Nami with blank eyes. "Your conversation earlier, it does involved us, the Hell's Class."

"Yeah. We must be in the Top 5 sections, right?" Killer said. "With your grades from the previous days, we still can't guarantee the Rank 5. Especially in PE exam."

Nami looked at him curiously. "I had high scores. I'm absolutely sure I can pull up the class average."

"It's not that easy though." Kid said this time. "Physical Education's scores requires half of the scores of exam that we'll take today."

"And the other half?!" Nami asked.

"The scores from our performance last grading. In which, you were not transferred here yet." Bepo explained. "The grades from the physical education still relies on the previous performance and you don't have that, Nami-san."

"See? Which is clearly you need our help." Zoro grinned. "Don't worry. I'm pretty sure it's high enough to level with your grades."

"How can you be so sure enough?"

"Physical Education Performances doesn't requires brains." Usopp snickered. "Believe it or not, our idiot captain's scores in that subject is surprising."

"I'm not convinced." Nami raised her eyebrows.

"Luffy, what is PE?" Sanji simply asked the grinning captain.

"Games!" Luffy proudly said.

Nami facedpalm herself. "No wonder." She gave up. These guys won. She can clearly need help from them. "Then..." She gulped.

Luffy looked at her back. She felt uneasy about something but he stayed quiet.

"Will you help me raise the class average?" Nami murmured.

Usopp grinned evilly. "I can't hear anything at all, right?" He looked at Zoro who was grinning too.

"You're absolutely right. After all the cold statements earlier, I think my ears went deaf." Zoro smirked.

"You guys..." Nami felt a tick on her forehead.

"What is it again, Nami-girl?" Heat laughed. "The whole class is listening."

Nami looked around. They were grinning and somehow anticipating something from her. She smiled inwardly.

"LET'S RAISE THE CLASS AVERAGE AND REACH FOR THE TOP 5!" Nami cheered, making everyone blinked. She felt embarrassed.

Luffy laughed and cheered too. "Yosh, everyone! Let's do our best!" He grinned, making the whole hell's class cheered loudly.

Zoro and Usopp sweatdropped. They were expecting a cute Nami apologizing and asking them for a favor.

Everyone is now fired up to do the exams.

"What on earth is happening inside?" Buggy cringed outside the door.

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The whole meeting room is filled with serious aura. The Sun Pirates and the Nefertari private workers are facing with each other.

"What kept you and your company busy, Arlong?" Nefertari Cobra asked. "Are you still asking around the companies to purchase your business?"

Arlong laughed. "This is business after all. I am not doing something illegal and I have the back ups of higher ups."

"Selling armories and providing it to rebels." Cobra glared. "This is unforgivable."

"Nah-ah." Arlong waved his point finger in the air. "I am merely a business man who is doing his job. My company provides the product and money comes in. It's that simple."

"But to to think that armories against Devil Fruit Users." Cobra leaned on his chairs. "What are you plotting?"

"Oh! This is the best time to endorse our latest armories." Arlong gleamed. "You're fully aware of the devil fruit users, am I correct?"

Cobra didn't say anything. Of course, he's aware. His daughter goes to the academy full of them. "What do you have in mind?"

"Let's face each other as business buddies, shall we?" Arlong laughed wickedly. "Our both parties are non devil fruit users. Yet we can feel that those wicked monsters are superiors than us. That's unforgivable!" He gripped his hands tightly. "We must protect ourselves from those monsters. That's why we have produced guns and bullets that can fight against Devil Fruit Users." He exclaimed. "They are made out of Kairouseki/Sea Stones. Lowly creatures such as devil fruit users who rely on some fruits are not meant to live. Poor humans."

Cobra eyed the mad man in front of him. "You just want all the Devil Fruit users out of this world. That way, you fishmen creatures will be superior than us, humans."

Arlong stopped laughing and looked at Cobra seriously. "You dare to mock me?"

Chaka and Pell stood in front of Cobra as if they're ready to protect him.

"You will never get my approval of letting your schemes enter my company." Cobra said. "Don't think that everything can be solve with violence."

Arlong looked at him with shark eyes. How he really wanted Nami to kill his daughter soon. "Fine then. Don't take up my offer. Let's talk about something else." He sat down. Pell and Chaka stand down their guards.

"What do you plan on doing next?" Arlong asked Cobra. "Your company was growing so fast that even the other companies couldn't touch the land you bought. Are you plan on enslaving the people of the lands you conquered?"

"No." Cobra smiled in confidence. "I will continue expanding my territories and take any lands under the Nefertari company. That way, many people would have to live peacefully without worrying about poverty, even the slums beside the canals. I will take them all in."

"What're you plotting?" Arlong gritted his teeth.

"Nothing." Cobra said. "I'm sure my late wife would've done the same thing. My daughter and her is simply alike. They want peace."

"Gayahahaha!" Arlong laughed mockingly. "Are you kidding me? You can't do such things. The Fishman Company occupies the East Blue. The president Neptune, have no way of letting you have their lands just by buying it."

"So you already spied on them." Cobra chuckled. "The Fishman Companies and the Nefertari Company would have a collaboration."

"What?!"

"A marriage between the two company heirs. My daughter Nefertari and Neptune's first born son, Fukaboshi."

Arlong growled. He really needs to have his daughter killed soon. Pretty soon.

"I just remembered... Cobra stated again. "I'm planning to buy a village from you. I'll triple the amount of the constant prize."

"Sure!" Arlong grinned. "As long as it involves money, I'm willing to. What village do you have in mind?"

"Let's see." Cobra walked near the glass windows. He looked at him with a threatening look in his eyes. "Cocoyashi Village."

Arlong's eyes widen.

x-x-x-x-x-x-x

After hours of concentrating in exams.

They barely survived it. Now, they're waiting for the results to come in.

"Please let Hell's Class be in top 5." Nami prayed.

"Calm down." Zoro patted her shoulder. "Our captain's scores should have been involve. If we manage to get into the Top5, apologize to him." He pointed at the laughing captain in front of them who is playing with Usopp's face.

"Why should I apologize?" Nami narrowed her eyes. "It's his fault for being such a rude jerk and running off with my phone like that."

"He felt that he should answer that call." Zoro explained. "He may be an idiot but his instinct is far more good."

Nami stared at her captain. Maybe she owe him one this time. No one talks to Arlong like that before.

"The result is soooo slow." Zoro stretched his arms and sat at the bench. He noticed that Nami sat beside him. Despite that there are many students waiting for the results, he could only bring his attention to the smiling woman. She was smiling at Usopp and Luffy's little stunt.

"Thanks, Zoro." Nami leaned her back and looked at the sky.

Zoro smiled and closed his eyes.

x-x-x-x-x

Arlong shouted inside his car, while Hachi drive. "A-Arlong-san?"

"That Cobra! He dares to think of laying a hand on Cocoyashi?!" Arlong growled. "He'll give me time to think about it, he said... WHO DOES HE THINK HE IS?!"

"Calm down, Arlong-san." Chu said. "Let's just focus on the armories that is being export to Raftel. It seems like someone there is in the rebel's ways. Akainu would not love the news."

"Akainu? He's a mere business partner. He needs me to provide them armories. I need him to take Nami in his wings around the academy. Both parties would NOT think of any betrayal, eh?" Arlong laughed.

"But you were planning to turn against him." Hachi said. "Isn't it dangerous for Nami? If Akainu founds out that the armories you're producing is for fighting against the non-devil fruit, she could be in danger."

"That's why we have to be cautious in taking actions." Arlong looked outside the window. "As long as Nami killed that Nefertari Brat and continue being Cat Burglar, everything will still proceed as planned."

Hachi looked at the rear mirror and gulped.

What they didn't know is both Akainu and Arlong are planning on betraying one another.

Nami's life depended on whether the both sides will clash or not.

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"Brats! The results are up!" Garp announced. "Let's determine the Top 5 sections now." He grinned.

"Top 1 section goes to the Star Section of Violet Building!" Garp announced. "Can the class representatives come up here?"

Robin and Sabo smiled and stood in front of the platform.

"As expected!" The other students cheered.

Garp announced the Top 2, 3, and 4. "Last but the least."

Nami gulped.

"It seems like this section is a newbie." Garp laughed. "Top 5 goes to the Hell's Class!"

"EH?!" The students's jaw dropped.

"Seriously?" Ace blinked. "What subject did the Hell's Class got the higher scores that made them be in Top 5?"

"Glad you asked that, stupid grandson." Garp laughed. "In the Hell's Class's subject. They aced almost all of the subjects, from one person. That person's average pulled the whole class up. Especially Physical Education."

"Don't tell me.." Sabo sweatdropped.

"Right!" Garp grinned. "Good job, Monkey D. Luffy."

Luffy cheered and jumped around. The student's couldn't believe it but they still clapped. "We did it!" He grinned.

"Now, can the class representatives come here?"

Kid and Nami exchanged glances and walked up.

"Eh? Eaustass is the classrep?!" Someone from the crowd snickered.

"Shut up you." Kidd gritted his teeth.

Garp looked at all the representatives of the Top 5.

"What're you looking at, old man?" Kid looked away.

"I'm just remembering your faces. Can't have you guys skipping out on meetings next week, right?"

"Huh?" Nami blinked.

Garp looked at the students once again. "I'm going to announce something so listen up. Do you know what events will occur next week?"

The students cheered.

"MY BIRTHDAY!" Luffy cheered alone, making the students looked at him with narrowed eyes. "Or is it a party?"

Nami facepalmed.

"SCHOOL FESTIVAL!" Garp ignored his grandson. "It'll be a 2 days Festival so I expect all of you brats not to do anything ridiculous."

The students murmured. "But I thought it's a 3-day festival? Did something happened?"

"In the first day of the Festival. There will be a surprise guest here. Be sure to look forward to it."

"And then?" Marco asked. "What do we do during those times? Last time we had the festival, it was a mess right? Everyone went havoc because they had nothing to do."

"This is why all of the students here must participate. Each section will have to think of something to do. Maid cafe, Butler cafe etc. There will be a competition!"

"This is getting fun." Ace smirked.

"Whatever section gets the most budget received from the customers in those two days, will receive a 1 day reserve at the beach at the back of the school. You can do whatever you want there. I won't interfere." Garp announced. "You can drink as many booze as you want."

Zoro's ears perked up.

"Hit on many girls in a bikini on the beach as many as you want."

Sanji, Penguin, Shachi's eyes shone.

"Have a romantic date on the beach side as long as you want."

Kidd, Law and Zoro looked at Nami.

"Play many fireworks and go fish hunting there as many times as you want."

Usopp and Luffy's smile widen.

Nami sweatdropped. She can see the flowery auras surrounding the Hell's Class.

"Fight for the Prize you brats!" Garp yelled, earning a cheer from the students.

x-x-x-x-x

The representatives walked down the platform and each section stayed in one corner.

"And? What do we do with the announcement?" Killer said.

"We'll aim for the prize!" Luffy shouted.

"Let's talk things out next week." Kidd scratched his head. "What do we do tomorrow? Exams are done right?"

"Probably some light discussion?" Usopp said. "We'll have to attend class like usual."

"Boringggg." Luffy pouted.

Nami looked at Luffy's face. There's still some red marks on his face. DId she hit him too hard? "Is your face alright?" Nami uttered.

Luffy looked at her. "Well, it still stings but it's no biggie." He grinned.

"Sorry." Nami said.

Zoro patted her head. He was the one who told her to apologize.

"Apologies accepted." Luffy smiled while scratching his red cheek. "Today is somehow fun."

Nami wasn't contented with her apologies. She reaches out to Luffy and landed a peck on his cheek. "Thanks."

The whole class froze.

"If it wasn't for you, my situation would've gotten worse." Nami smiled. Thanking him from the bottom of her heart. If it wasn't for her captain, Arlong would've gotten his hands on Nojiko.

Nami turned her back then her smile beamed.

x-x-x-x-x-x

"Hello? Papa?" Vivi answered her phone.

_**"Where are you?"**_

"Ah. I'm on our car. Igaram is driving me there now." Vivi looked outside the window. She couldn't sleep since the first day of exam. Her rank even dropped.

_**"What's wrong? You sounds so... empty." **_

"No. It's nothing." Vivi said. Vivi was wearing a casual light blue dress and a blue heels.

_**"We'll be waiting at the usual hotel restaurant, Vivi. Neptune and his family will be meeting us. Did you dressed up properly?" **_

"Yes." Vivi said.

Cobra hang up after a couple of checking on his daughter.

"Vivi-sama. Cheer up. I was told that the youngest daughter of Neptune-sama is in the same year as you. I'm sure you both will get along well." Igara, said. "I'm sure you'll be best of friends in no time."

"Best friends, huh?" Vivi let out a lone tear from her eye as she looked at the cars driving by. She remembered Nami.

"If I remember correctly, her name is Shirahoshi-sama."

Vivi blinked. Isn't she Nami's best friend during middle school?

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	61. Chapter 61 - AFTER EXAMS

**THIS CHAPTER WILL TAKES PLACE THE SAME DAY THEY TOOK THEIR LAST EXAM. **

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The students went on their separate ways after the results and announcement from Garp came out.

"Nami! Let's go play?" Luffy grinned.

"Sorry. I'm going to visit my mana- I mean Kalifa-san today." Nami said. "She's in Alurbana Hospital."

"Then after you visit." Luffy pouted.

"I have something to do after that." Nami stated. "I just can't go with you today."

"B-but you kissed me earlier!" Luffy cried comically. "You lead me on! You tricked me! You traitor! Take responsibility for this! My virgin lips!"

'How would you know such things?' Usopp shouted in his mind.

Nami sweatdropped. "That was a friendly kiss."

"Don't take him seriously, Nami-san." Sanji gritted his teeth while looking at the crying captain. "He just wanted to go play with all of the Strawhats, including you."

"B-but I want to visit Kalifa-san." Nami sighed.

"Then! Let's all go together!" Luffy grinned. He put his hands on Nami's shoulder then pushed her while walking. "Let's go guys!"

"W-wait!" Nami tried to protest but she couldn't.

"Did you bring your car today, Sanji?" Usopp asked while looking at the squirming woman and a laughing captain in front of them.

"Not today. It got confiscated by old man Zeff." Sanji sighed in distress.

"What stupid acts did you do now?" Zoro scoffed.

"I got caught up in a fight last night." Sanji confessed. "Some shitty gangters."

They walked outside the school and head towards the public car park.

Nami was still being slightly pushed by Luffy, when they arrived near a dark green car and a light blue car.

Zoro put out his car keys and opened it his car.

"What's our destination?" Franky asked before he get into his car. Robin, Chopper and Brook already sat inside with Robin in the front.

"Alurbana Hospital." Luffy said.

"S-stop pushing me." Nami said while protesting against Luffy but her strength isn't enough to beat her captain's.

Luffy laughed and forced Nami in front of the car seat, beside Zoro. He put on Nami's seatbelt and locked the door from the inside then closed the car door. He ran towards at the back of the car, beside Usopp.

"Let's go!" He cheered.

Zoro started his engine. Nami heard the engine roared and had the feeling of a race car.

"Why do I get the feeling that it's a race somehow?" Nami gasped.

"Because it is!" Luffy laughed. He looked at Franky's car. Robin waved at Nami while giggling. "STARTTTT!" Luffy shouted.

Both cars screeched and sped off.

Nami leaned on the seat and closed her eyes. "KYAAAHHHH!"

She felt her soul leaving her body...

x-x-x-x-x

"Have you seen Nami-ya?" Law asked Eaustass Kidd, who was eating street foods with his gang.

"No. I haven't seen her since she landed a peck on that monkey." Eaustass hissed at the scene in his head but decided to shake it off. "Why would you want to search for her?"

"I need to talk to her." Law said bluntly. "It feels like she's avoiding me though."

Kid laughed. "Then give up on her, already."

"You're just saying that so that you can hog Nami-san all to yourself, right?" Shachi shouted behind his captain. "Nami-san will be with captain in the end!"

"Are you sure about that?" Kidd laughed. "I'm seeing two things. One, she'll end up with Roronoa. Two, she'll go back to her beloved ex."

Law's eyes narrowed. "What do you know?"

"How can you be so sure about Roronoa?" Penguin asked.

"I'm not that blind, you know?" Eaustass growled. "They're in the Strawhats. She's more comfortable with someone who can be by her side all the time."

"Don't talk as if she belongs to him." Law glared. "I thought that you would be my rival until the end. You just moved on like it's nothing." He walked away, followed by his members.

"Are you alright, Kidd?" Killer put a hand on his captain's shoulder.

Kidd just continued to eat his fishballs. "That Trafalgar, he sure pissed me off."

"What he said is true though. You sure moved on like you never had those feelings for her." Heat said while choosing a cooked fishball.

"Heat." Killer signaled his comrade that he shouldn't say anything more.

"Sorry." Heat apologized when he saw his captain looking at the ground.

"I don't know what I should feel anymore." Eaustass said. "Do I still love her? What do I think about her?"

'How should we know?' His gang thought.

"I know that her feelings for that Cavendish guy is still lingering around her." Kidd said as he remembered the painful eyes that Nami showed when he forced her to forget about him. "She still couldn't get over him."

"What're you going to do about it?" Killer asked.

"When the time comes when Nami got back together with that jerk, it's gonna hurt a lot." Kid said. "It'll hurt more than what I felt when Bonney left my side."

"Then you're giving up on her?" Wire asked bluntly. He couldn't bear to see his captain lost and confused. It's not like him. The captain he knew is a fearless gangster. That's why he devoted himself to him. In truth, he hated the new girl for making his captain feel like this.

Kid stood up, leaving the question unanswered. He threw the fishball stick on the ground and stepped on it. "Let's go."

How could he answer such question when he don't know the answer himself?

x-x-x-x-x-x

"Vivi-sama." Igaram whispered to her back. She flinched in surprise. She was too tired to see what's going on anymore.

"W-what?" Vivi blinked.

"We're in the hotel and you seem to be daydreaming?" Igaram worriedly said. "Are you alright?"

Vivi nodded. "W-where's my glasses?"

"An heir like you shouldn't wear such things especially when it's just for shows." Igaram said strictly. "Come, your father is waiting in the restaurant on the 9th floor."

Vivi panicked. Without her glasses, she'd have a massive nosebleed! She can't go on meeting new people without her glasses! She's only comfortable around Kohza and her family. What should she do?

She gulped when the elevator opened for them.

Her phone vibrated a bit. She looked at her phone and saw a message from Kohza.

**_"Vivi. Do you have time today? Your exams are over right? Apis wants to play with you today." -Kohza_**

She was about to text back but she couldn't grasp a signal from the elevator. She held her phone high to search for signal.

"Confiscated!" Igaram said while he grabbed Vivi's phone. "Until your meeting with the Neptune family is over, I'll return it to you."

"Ehhhh?" Vivi whined. "B-but Igaram!"

"Vivi-sama. This meeting is very important. You'll meet your fiance right now and you can't have your thoughts go somewhere else, alright?" Igaram said. He was, afterall, the caretaker of Vivi ever since she was young.

Vivi looked down but refused to cry. This is all for the company that her mother left her and her father. She will protect it.

"I understand."

Right now, she should be able to grow up and be able to distinguish what's more important. She can't let the thought of Kohza and Nami get her this time; just this time.

The elevator rings and they walked outside. She held her high up and automatically got on to her serious and professional mode.

Being weak and acting all teenager-like is only when she's inside the school and be with her friends and lover. But when the company is involve, she can't fail her father's expectation. She will inherit everything and protect the company. That's why, she will accept the arrange marriage and earn the trust of Neptune's side.

She will do everything including forgetting the friendship between her and Nami. She will NOT die. She will protect this company.

Igaram sighed as he saw Vivi's back. Are they doing the right thing?  
>They might have burden her with things that she's not willing to do.<p>

"Oh, you're here!" Cobra greeted and hugged his daughter. "Vivi, you have come a long way."

Vivi smiled and nodded. She must be professional.

"I'm sorry for doing something like this, Vivi." Cobra's hands landed on Vivi's shoulders. "We need to partner up with Neptune's company and you're the only heir of mine."

"Don't worry, papa." Vivi kissed her father's cheek. "I'm doing this for mother too."

Cobra was loss for words. He watched as Vivi takes her seat beside his seat, while Chaka, Pell and Igaram stood behind them.

They were waiting for the Neptune Family.

x-x-x-x-x

"Kohza-nee!" Apis whined. "I want to play with Vivi-nee!"

"She's probably busy, right now." Kohza sighed. "I'll just take you somewhere fun, alright?"

"Ah! Let's visit **Toto**-ojisan!" Apis said.

"Why go there? It's somewhat far away, you know?" Kohza knelled in front of his sister.

"But I want to go to Yuba Oasis." Apis pouted. "**Toto**-Ojisan and **Aswa**-obasan always makes my favorite cookies."

"Okay fine." Kohza scratched his head. "I'll call them if they have available room left."

"Yey! An overnight!" Apis jumped happily.

Kohza looked at his phone and still no answer from Vivi. Is she really that busy? What could she be doing?

Kohza searched for his uncle's phone number then dial it.

_**"Yuba Oasis Motel." An old man answered.**_

"Toto-san? Do you have any spare room available? Apis wanted to visit the motel."

_**"Ara? Kohza? Yes yes. We still have available rooms. I'm sure Aswa would love to see Apis-chan soon."**_

"Okay. Thank you, Toto-san. We'll be heading there right now." Kohza said. He was about to hang up when Toto said something.

_**"Before I forget, Kohza. Be careful when you're driving here, alright?" **_

"Why, Toto-san?"

_**"Some troublesome gangsters were lurking around the area. The news said that in the nearby bay, there has been a fight against each other. A restaurant was involved." **_

"Is that so? I'll be careful, Toto-san. Thank you very much." Kohza said then hang up. "Apis! We're leaving soon."

"Okayyy" Apis grinned.

x-x-x-x-x-x

"Hancock-sama." Marigold called out. "Where are you heading in such a rush? It's only 2pm."

"Tell Ran that I'm borrowing her motorcycle." Boa said in a rush. She put on her leather jacket and put on the helmet. She started moving her foot then checked her breaks. "I'll return this soon." She said then rushed off.

Marigold tilt her head confusingly.

"M-my baby!" Ran gaped when she saw her motorcycle missing.

"Ah? Hancock-sama borrowed it. She seems to be in rush."

Ran facepalmed. "That queen of ours."

x-x-x-x-x-x

Hancock sped up the motor. It's not an ordinary motor that you see in a small island. It's a black MV AGUSTA F4CC- motorbike.

Ran's bike is much more easier to use when you're in a rush.

She needed to hurry to Yuba Oasis Motel. She heard that there was a gang fight near there. She hopes that it wasn't Arlong's minions against Alvida, trying to retrieve Belliemere.

She continued to drive with speed. She ignored the stop lights. Who is she kidding. For her, it's not crime when she broke a law.

Why?

Because she's beautiful.

x-x-x-x-x-x-x

Kalifa looked at the window. She can finally go outside this stupid hospital today. She packed her things.

Now what should she do? Go into hiding because Arlong thought she was dead? Tss.

"Kalifa-san!" Nami huffed. She ran all the way from the first floor to Kalifa's room.

"What's wrong with your appearance?" Kalifa gasped when she saw Nami's hair all messed up. "Did you got strike by a lightning or what?"

"It's far more worst." Nami sat on a nearby chair and she remembered that crazy speed that Zoro drove. "Now I know that you're not the only person who can drive like a coaster!"

Kalifa blinked. "Huh?"

"Nevermind." Nami pants. "What're you going to do now? Continue to be my manager?"

"I don't know yet. Arlong tried to kill me but he failed." Kalifa leaned on the wall. "Should I go hide in Cocoyashi?" She chuckled. She was obviously joking.

"Arlong monitored the whole village right? It's dangerous right now." Nami said. She gripped her hand. She couldn't tell Kalifa about her conversation between Arlong and her earlier. She would worry her more.

"I need to go buy a new cellphone, by the way." Nami huffed. "It's broken."

"Eh? Let me see." Kalifa held out her hand and Nami gave her her hand.

Kalifa examined it and nothing seemed to be broken. "Seriously Nami?"

Nami pouted. "But I want a new phone."

Kalifa laughed. "You shouldn't waste money. Wasn't that your motto?"

"B-but.."

"Nami!" Luffy shouted on the hallway. "WHERE ARE YOUUUUUUU?!"

Nami's face cringed.

"Your friends?" Kalifa smiled.

"S-somewhat." Nami stammered. She blushed.

"So you're finally giving in?"

"Was that bad?" Nami breathed out.

Kalifa shook her head and patted Nami's head lightly. "It's a good thing. Arlong would definitely against it though."

"Screw him." Nami looked down. "I'm being cautious about it. I wanted to make him believe that they're nothing to me. So that he won't lay a finger on them."

"You've got a lot on your hands, Nami." Kalifa said. "Not only you're protecting Cocoyashi, you just added your new friends."

Nami remembered her friend's smile. Robin reassured her that they all got her back. "I don't mind if it's them."

"I see." kalifa closed her eyes. "I'm fine here. Now go to them."

Nami looked at Kalifa's eyes and stood up. She ran to the door. "I'll be right back." Then, she went to her so-called-friends.

Kalifa looked outside the window once again. I wonder what happened to Nefertari Vivi.

x-x-x-x-x-x

"Thank you so much for coming here, Neptune." Cobra stood up and did a handshake with the huge old man with orange hair. "I'm glad we get to have this kind of meeting."

"Likewise, Cobra." Neptune laughed.

"I must introduce my daughter, Nefertari Vivi." Cobra said while gesturing her daughter to greet him.

"How do you do?" Vivi smiled and bowed politely. "I'm pleased to meet you all today."

"What a polite lass." Neptune laughed. "Then I'll introduce you all to my family."

"**Fukaboshi**, my oldest son." Neptune introduced.

"It's been a while, Fukaboshi-san." Vivi bowed lightly.

"Yes, Vivi-san." Fukaboshi bowed in return. "It's been four years."

"Oh right. I sent you to visit the Nefertari before." Neptune said.

"But that time, we haven't agreed to arrange such events for them." Cobra said. "We really shouldn't underestimate fate."

"Here are my two sons. **Ryuboshi** and **Manboshi." **Neptune said.

Vivi smiled then bow to show respect for the other two sons.

"My wife, **Otohime**." Neptune grinned proudly.

Vivi gaped when she saw the woman.

"Vivi-chan?" Otohime asked. "Are you alright?"

Vivi realized she was being rude by staring at Otohime. "S-sorry. It's just that you're very beautiful."

"Ara?" Otohim smiled. "I'm very flattered."

Vivi smiled shyly.

"And lastly, my princess." Neptune said. "Shirahoshi."

"H-hi." Shirahoshi waved behind her father.

"Sorry. She's a bit shy." Otohime giggled. Vivi nodded in understanding.

"Nice to meet you, Shirahoshi-san." Vivi smiled.

Shirahoshi smiled back and offer her hand to be shook by Vivi.

Vivi looked at her hand for a bit before shaking it.

Neptune and Cobra looked at each other and grinned. "Our princesses have finally met, huh?"

The tow families sat and chatted.

"I wish Titi is with us." Otohime smiled while looking at Vivi. "She's a kind and pure hearted woman. Just like you."

"Mother?" Vivi uttered. "Thank you very much."

"She's looking at Vivi from above and that's more than enough." Cobra closed his eyes.

"How's school, Vivi-san?" Fukaboshi asked.

"It's alright." Vivi answered. "Exams just finished today."

"I see. So you must've been tired from your journey." Manboshi said.

"Ah no. I'm actually glad that I've come here to meet you all." Vivi bowed her head. "I'm truly glad."

"What a kind princess you have." Neptune said while looking at Cobra. They both chuckled.

"What's your school looked like? I haven't been near the New World Island at all." Ryuboshi said.

"It's fun and lively." Vivi chuckled.

"But I heard that it's gotten terrible down there." Otohime worriedly said. "Are you going to fine, Vivi-chan?"

"I'm sure she will be. After all, there are protections from marines there." Cobra said. "Where does your daughter go for high school, Neptune?"

"East Blue Academy." Neptune said. "I would like her to stay in Mermaid Academy but it's only for middle school there."

"Do you have any friends there, Shirahoshi-san?" Vivi asked.

Shirahoshi nodded. "I have Camie and Na-" She stopped and looked down.

"I'm sorry about that." Otohime put her hands behind Shirahoshi and tried to comfort her. "A beloved friend of her was taken away during middle school. The impact on her was huge."

"I missed her." Shirahoshi cried.

The atmosphere began to go down.

"S-sorry for asking such negative question." Vivi apologized. Hopefully it'll not affect the trust between the two companies.

"It's not your fault." Shirahoshi wiped away her tears. "What's the name of your school again?" She tried to change the subject.

"New World Academy." Vivi smiled.

"Huh? Isn't the East Blue Academy are going to be guests of New World Academy next week?" Fukaboshi interrupted. "Your school is going to have a festival next week right?"

Vivi nodded. "Is that right?"

"Yes. The head of our school announced that it's like a one-day fieldtrip." Shirahoshi said.

"I was against it." Neptune huffed. "Gangster are all over the place there."

"Now now." Cobra chuckled. "I'm sure that the head chairman between the two academies will have an agreement regarding the student's safety. Afterall, they won't plan without thinking of the consequence after."

"That's right, father." Shirahoshi pouted. "Camie and Kaya will be with me all the time too!"

"T-then. May I take the opportunity to accompany them during the festival?" Vivi smiled. "I'm sure it'll be fun."

"Or so she said." Otohime giggled. "Let Shirahoshi have the time of her life. It might be her chance to find her prince charming."

"Wha-?!" Neptune and his son reacted.

"Quite an over-protective family got here." Vivi whispered to Shirahoshi.

"Y-yeah." Shirahoshi said.

Both of them stared a bit then giggled.

'I'm glad the two princesses are getting along.' Igaram sighed in relief.

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"Arlong-san. Your phone is ringing." Chu gave him his phone. Right now, the Sun Pirates are in an abandoned warehouse near the New World coast.

Arlong didn't move from his swivel chair while his feet is on top of the table. It was a dark room, he could hear the waves.

He was clearly in a bad mood.

"Who is calling?" He simply asked yet the voice is powerful.

"It says that the caller is Kalifa." Chu gulped nervously.

Among the dark room, Arlong's shark eyes shone. It's been days since he got the news that Kalifa is dead by car crash. Now she shows up and declaring herself that she's alive?! She's been interfering with the Cocoyashi last week. She's been against of Cavendish. She acts like a spy. She must be killed again.

Chu threw him the phone and he caught it. He answered it and waited for the other line to speak up.

_**"Arlong-san." **_

"So you're alive?" Arlong tried to control his anger.

_**"I'm sorry I was unable to get in touch with you during the past few days. I was in a hospital after a car accident." **_

Arlong looked at the dark room. So she didn't know that it was a planned accident? "Is that so? How unlucky. Now that you've called, then you're okay?"

_**"Yes." **_

"Then get Cat Burglar moving again!" He yelled out of anger then hang up.

He tried to calm himself down. First, Nefertari Cobra provoked him then second, the obstacle he thought that has been eliminated is back again?!

"Arlong-san!" One of his henchman called out.

"NOW WHAT?!" Arlong angrily said.

"O-our members have been overthrown near the Alabasta area! A huge fight began last night and it hasn't ended yet! Our comrades are taking severe damage!"

"WHO ARE THE ENEMIES?!" Arlong's eyes are now red in anger. Anytime soon, the shark will go on a frenzy.

"Intel said that it's the Revolutionaries!"

Arlong roared loudly, making the reporter covered his ears. "WHY ARE THEY INTERFERING WITH THE SUN PIRATES?!"

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"Thank you so much, Dragon-san." Alvida said while leaning on a wall in a dark alley. "But is it really alright for you Revolutionaries to help us? I mean, we did sought for help but only to scare them off not to actually beat them up.

"It's fine. An old acquaintance of mine told me that the Sun Pirates are somehow bad news to my son."

"Monkey D. Luffy?" Alvida blinked. "But provoking them further will make things worse."

"It doesn't matter anymore." Dragon stood up. "Take good care of your patient. I'll have some of my members watch out near your motel."

"Thank you." Alvida smiled.

"I'd do anything for an alumni of New World Academy." Dragon grinned then disappeared in a corner.

Alvida walked back and saw a motorcycle park in front of the motel. She ran to see who the guest is.

"Alvida-san." Hancock greeted her when she entered the room.

"It's only you." Alvida sighed in relief. "How's your exams?"

"Mad. Nami got herself a smart brain." Hancock huffed then sat on a sofa. "She's still has her brain since middle school."

"How is she?" Belliemere smiled at Hancock while leaning on the wall.

"S-she got her memories back?!" Boa exclaimed. "She's fine."

"Yeah. Doctors from the Alibasta Hospital came in secretly from time to time." Alvida said. "We gotta scram from here."

"Why the rush?" Boa asked.

"The Revolutionaries fought off some Sun Pirates." Alvida said. "Arlong might be coming pretty soon."

"We can fight him." Boa stood up. "I got my devil fruit here."

"No. You can't beat him. He's far too strong." Belliemere said.

"But if we leave, where should we go? Your house again?" Hancock asked Alvida.

"But we have works starting tomorrow. Arlong might find information to where I live from the school's data. I was an alumni from there, remember? He can easily track Belliemere there."

"Anyways. Let's just move first." Hancock said. "Did you pack your bags?"

Belliemere and Alvida nodded.

The three went to the counter to check out. Two came in.

"Toto-san!" Kohza waved.

"Ara? Kohza and Apis-chan!" Toto laughed. "Will you hold on a bit? I'm handling customers right now."

"Okay." Kohza and Apis said while looking for a couch in the lobby.

"Ah!" Apis pointed at Belliemere. "It's the woman from before!"

She referred to the time where she tripped and Belliemere along with a man-looking-clown helped her.

"Bell-san?" Kohza asked. "It's really you!"

"Ah? You're Vivi-chan's boyfriend; Kohza." Belliemere said. "Hello, Apis-chan."

"Where is the clown man who was with you?" Apis asked.

"Buggy-san? He's not with me right now. I'm with Hancock-chan and Alvida-san. They're helping me find a new house for the time being." Belliemere smiled.

"Then, will you stay with us?" Apis suggested.

"EH?"

"Onii-chan, mom will be away from some times. And you'll be at work frequently. I don't want to be alone!" Apis said while looking at her older brother.

"I know how you feel but we can't trouble Bell-san." Kohza said. "Mom said that you can stay at Momonosuke's house to play until I come for you in the afternoon."

Apis pouted. "But all he cares about is being a samurai. He even went to sneak into the dojo household to take a peak at the training. I want to be with Bell-san."

"I told you we can't bother her." Kohza sighed.

"May I?" Belliemere smiled. "I would love to play with Apis-chan."

"Then you can stay at our house for the time being." Apis cheered.

"Sorry about this, Bell-san. Don't worry, the food will be free along with the other utility fees." Kohza scratched his head.

"Sorry to interrupt but we need to go now." Hancock said. "We've finished checking out."

"But we're going to stay overnight here and Bell-san is coming with us." Apis said. "She'll live with us for the time being."

"Then, we'll meet you up somewhere tomorrow." Alvida said. "Belliemere will stay with us for tonight then give her to you tomorrow, is that alright, little kid?"

Apis smiled then nodded.

Kohza went to the counter and checked in.

"I'll be going on ahead." Boa said. "I'll keep an eye out while using Ran's bike."

Alvida nodded and watch as Boa walked towards the exit.

"I'll get the car. Wait for me in the near entrance, Belliemere." She turned her back and walked.

Belliemere smiled at the two women with her. They're helping her too much.

Belliemere looked at Apis while smiling. "What should we do tomorrow?" Apis excitedly asked.

"Let's play with Momonosuke. He's your friend right?" Belliemere smiled.

"But he never played dolls with me." Apis pouted. "He always go to the dojo to watch."

"Then let's watch too." Belliemere said. "I'm sure it'll be fun."

"Uhn!" Apis gleamed.

x-x-x-x-x

"Hey you! You sneaked in again huh?" A man grabbed the child's collar. "How many times do I have to tell you, Momonosuke that it's dangerous for you to be hiding there!"

"But you never let me in!" **Momonosuke** pouted.

"Because you're still underage! Wait until you're old enough to be able to hold a bamboo sword."

"Fine.." Momonosuke said. "Huh? Zoro-sama is not here yet, Koshiro-san?"

"He only comes every now and then as a part-timer. What? You've taken a liking to him?"

"He's so cool while he teach." Momonosuke grinned.

"Tell you what." Koshiro said. "He'll probably come here tomorrow. Come watch him then."

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"What did Arlong told you?" Paulie drove his car, with Kalifa in his side.

"He told me to get Cat Burglar onstage again." Kalifa leaned on her seat. "Sorry about picking me up."

"No worries. Your car is smashed after the accident after all." Paulie said. "Why do you want to go to the academy again?"

"I've got to meet up with the higher ups." Kalifa adjusted her eyeglasses. "I want to have a grasp of the whole situations and events while I was in the hospital."

"So that's why Shanks was running around the campus looking for Buggy." Paulie said. "Those two close friends."

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"ACHOOOOOOOOOOO!" Buggy sneezed. "Someone must've been talking about me again."

"Buggy! Did you checked the security cameras again? Did you double checked it?" Shanks called out.

"Don't rush me!" Buggy yelled irritatingly. Seriously. Why did Shanks asked him to do such troublesome things like helping him set a secret meeting again. Is something big happening again?

x-x-x-x-x-x

"So Robin didn't solve the abstract in time." Sengoku sighed, facing his wife in front of him.

"I went to Dragon's place earlier." Olivia said. "I asked him to clean up the Sun Pirates in the area."

Sengoku nodded. "I assume that he got the word that we're going to have a meeting?"

"Yes. Probably right now, he's dealing with the other two." Olivia smiled. "Next time, don't give such a hard task to Robin. She's still getting used to these things."

Sengoku nodded. "Sorry about that." He shivered when he felt his wife's eyes throwing daggers at him. "I won't have Robin in a dangerous situation again."

"Good." Olivia smiled sweetly. "I'm off now."

"Where's your next destination?"

"Otohime-chan wants to tell me about her son getting married soon. She seems pretty excited about it." Olivia giggled.

"Why're you excited too?" Sengoku sweatdropped.

"Well. Robin is also at the age where she can already get married, you know?" Olivia chuckled.

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Nami's eyebrow twitched at the sight in front of her. She should have gone with Kalifa earlier but she said she has things to take care of that's why she is now stuck with these idiots.

They're in a karaoke bar.

After hours of singing. They all finally collapsed, except Robin and Nami.

"That was a bit of stress reliever, right?" Robin giggled.

Nami smiled nervously. "I guess so?"

Should she leave right now? It's her chance now that Luffy won't be stopping her.

"After this, we all plan to go a bar." Robin said as if she could read her mind. "They said that if you can drink 30 barrels of sake, it's free. Sounds fun?"

Nami's eyes beamed. She stood up and woke Luffy and the others up. "Let's go to the next destination, guys!" She shouted.

The boys groaned like zombies.

"Don't be too lazy now!" Nami barked. "Geez!"

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"So this is where we part ways." Shirahoshi said.

Two luxurious cars were waiting for them in front of the hotel.

Vivi nodded. "I had tons of fun talking to you, Shirahoshi-san."

Shirahoshi smiled. "We'll meet again in the first day of festival."

Before she could turn her back, Vivi held her hand.

"In that day, you will meet someone you longed for." Vivi said with determination. "Please trust me."

Shirahoshi didn't quite get it but she trust her. "Mm!" She beamed a smile then went inside their car.

"I'm glad that Shirahoshi is comfortable with you." Fukaboshi smiled. "Thank you for the great time."

"Please do take care." Vivi bowed her head. Fukaboshi nodded in return and sit inside their car, followed by his two brothers.

"I'm glad we had this meeting, Cobra." Neptune laughed. "Thank you so much, Vivi-chan."

"Likewise, sir." Vivi smiled and bowed.

"Such a wonderful girl." Otohime smiled. "I'm sure you'd make a wonderful wife to my son."

"Now now, don't embarrass the princess." Neptune chuckled. "We'd better be going. I expect great results from your company, Cobra."

"Yes?" Cobra blinked.

"What's that face for?" Neptune laughed. "We'd be partners in the future so you better prepare your company."

Vivi and Cobra looked at each other then smiled widely. "THANK YOU SO MUCH!"

Neptune nodded with satisfaction then went inside. The car drove further away.

"We did it!" Cobra shouted. "You have a great job today, Vivi."

"Yes, papa!" Vivi grinned. Not only that she got cured of her weird sickness but she also made another friend and a... fiance. Oh right she gotta text back to Kohza.

The Nefertari drove back to the New World Island. Cobra was talking with Chaka and Igaram, while Pell was flying above them, looking out from dangers.

Vivi looked outside the window.

At last, Nami's old friends can meet her again.

She don't hate Nami for having the pleasure to kill her.

She's just willing to stay alive to protect the company. If forgetting Nami's bonds would requires it, she will do it.

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	62. Chapter 62 - Without Regrets

**"Minna-san! We're back!" Luffy grinned while sitting in a swivel chair. He's inside the office; a wide one. "More like I'm back." He scratched his head sheepishly. "Geez, those guys are probably goofing around." Luffy then picked his nose. "We went for a vacation that's why we were absent. Yep. All of us." **

**There's a huge sound of banging from the door. **

**Luffy ignored it. "Where were we? Ah that's right. I've got some reports about the author. Listen well.." He searched for some papers inside the table. **

**"LUFFFFYYY!" Usopp screamed his lungs out from outside the door. "OPEN THE DOOR!" **

**"She is dying..." Luffy narrowed his eyes while reading. "Seriously? Usopp! The author is dying!" **

**"I told you to open up!" Usopp banged on the door. "She's not dying, you idiotic moron!" **

**"But it says here!" Luffy argued while waving the papers in the air. **

**Luffy heard no response from Usopp. "Usopp?" **

**"Luffy! That's the script!" Usopp shouted. "Why do you have to spoil something?!" **

**Luffy pouted. "Then where's the author's note?" **

**"How should I know?" Usopp said from outside the door. "Just open the door. I can't read my script!"**

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**"Don't spoil it, baka!" Usopp facepalmed. "This is why I don't want you inside the script room." He sighed.**

**"Anyway! HAPPY READING!" Luffy grinned widely. **

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"How's your wound, Kalifa?" Garp asked.

The whole meeting room is filled with serious atmosphere.

Former Gangster Teachers and Marine Ranks Teachers are silent, waiting for the cue to step in.

Paulie and Mr. 1 was outside of the meeting area, looking out for some spies.

Shanks and Buggy were standing at the side, leaning in the wall while glancing at the CCTV footage of outside from time to time.

Buggy looked around and they seem all serious. He cringed. He had no idea why this meeting is being held. The last time he attended this kind of meeting was the one where someone reported about Kalifa's accident. They even got news about Mihawk, being a traitor.

He didn't know anything. He just do things that Shanks told him to do. He should listen to things next time.

"If I remember correctly, this is the first time that we're having a meeting with Kalifa-san, right?." Makino whispered to Shanks who was next to her.

"Let's all review things from the beginning so that we can think our next steps." Aokiji stretched his legs on top of the table. "Akainu is currently on the main city, doing something we don't know. Don't worry, I had Coby and Helmeppo with him as "assistants.""

"Where's your etiquette.." All of them sweat dropped.

"First. We all know that Akainu is planning to expose the devil fruits to the world and will make them superior than non-devil fruits. We marines, have duties to protect devil fruits and non devil fruits and keep the balance in check." Garp said. "That's why we're against Akainu."

Buggy raised his eyebrow. "But if you know such things, why not go arrest him already?" He said bluntly.

"B-Buggy-san?" Makino whispered. It was unexpected for him to ask such important question.

Garp closed his eyes seriously while putting both his hands on the table. "We don't have enough evidence."

"Then who started such rumors?" Buggy titled his head. He reaallllyy hate being left out and not knowing anything.

"Do you know Z?" Garp said. "He lead the Neo-Marines."

"Is there such things?" Crocodile said. "I heard that Z is a nice guy in the marines. I never heard of him leading in Neo-Marines."

"Neo Marines are marines in the open sea." Shanks explained. "When Master Z died, his subordinates scattered. Neo-Marines were disbanded."

"He died?" Makino gasped.

"He was killed by Akainu before he could find some evidence against him." Aokiji said.

"If you know such things then arrest him already." Buggy said while looking at the serious marines.

"The Higher Ups refused so." Sengoku gripped his fists. "If this goes out of public then the marines will falter. After all, this is an issue between marines.|

"That is why, we have to go find some evidence that Akainu is planning a war between Non-devil fruit and devil fruit eaters." Aokiji continued.

"And? What do we have right now?" Smoker asked.

"In order for Aokiji to proceed in his plans, he must have back ups and partners." Garp said. "Partners who can roam freely and negotiate with big shots gangsters to back his plan up. If we can trace the evidence of that partner if him and his schemes then we have our win."

"So we have to keep a look out of that partner of his." Sengoku added. "That is, ARLONG."

The former-gangster teachers's eyes were widen.

"Oi Oi. Isn't he a big shot from the underground world?" Crocodile said. "That guy pisses me off. He thinks he could do anything with money. That's why you marines couldn't lay a hand on him since he had Akainu backing him up. Pathetic."

"What d'ya say?" Hina stood up. "I'd like to see you try being ordered around by those damn geezers from the higher up."

"Hina, calm down." Smoker said.

"But Smoker!" Hina tried to protest but Smoker shook his head. The argument is invalid. Crocodile hit the spot.

"Then who can we corner Arlong?" Tashigi asked. "If we can't lay a hand on him then how can we gather evidence?"

"He is currently in touch with the Nefertari Company. If we only knew what he was scheming..." Garp bit his nails.

"Armories."

They all looked at Kalifa who just speak up.

"He was importing and exporting armories." Kalifa said.

"Jot that down." Smoker told tashigi.

"What do you mean, Kalifa?" Sengoku asked. "We didn't receive such reports."

"I remembered going to one of Arlong's partner; Shiki." Kalifa confessed. "They had lots of armories in their hideouts."

"But it doesn't mean anything, right?" Hina asked. "I mean, there are a lot of business involving armories in the Main Island. I wouldn't be surprise."

"Hachi, my partner, said that those armories are made especially for fighting Devil Fruit Users." Kalifa said seriously. "Us devil fruit users were weak against Kairouseki/Sea stones. Those bullets, spears, arrows... are made from kairouseki."

"Are you serious?." Crocodile crossed his arms.

"I haven't seen the Kairouseki bullets but I saw the armories." Kalifa said while remembering when Arlong told her to go to Shiki that night, only to find out it was a trap for Nami.

"Then we can't be sure-" Hina was interrupted by Garp.

"That makes it all sense." Garp slammed the table angrily. "Ace was shot by that kind of bullshit."

"You mean bullet." Buggy corrected but he was ignored.

"He got himself shot then weakened. He should be able to melt down the bullet in his case but he couldn't." Garp said. "It shows how much it's dangerous."

This is getting serious. Majority of them are Devil Fruit Users!

"I heard from Hachi that the armories are being exported to Raftel." kalifa added. "There are rebels there."

"They're probably waiting for a chance to conquer everything in sight before a fight begins." Shanks said. "We should go destroy those dangerous things at once."

"You're right. It's dangerous for my grandsons." Garp said.

"No, that won't be necessary." Sengoku interrupted. "It seems like someone has already started to go on a rampage there." He chuckled as he looked at his phone. He received a text message from his wife, Olivia.

"Then whoever that is, we should go back him up." Smoker said.

"No. Stay put." Sengoku ordered. "My wife... I mean Olivia advised us to focus on this island. Someone is already moving."

"Who? Who is it?" Makino asked.

"You'll find out soon." Sengoku laughed. "Anything else to report, Kalifa?"

Kalifa thought for a bit. "Alvida informed me that Belliemere has retrieved her memories. She is under Alvida and Hancock's care."

"Bell?!" Buggy choked.

"What? Miss her already?" Shanks whispered while teasing the clow- I mean Buggy.

"Butt off." Buggy whispered annoyingly.

"Should we send her back to her own village?" Smoker asked. "It's dangerous for her to be here in this island."

"No." Garp said. "Arlong thought that she's already dead. If we return her to the village, then he'll kill her again."

"Village? Kill?" Buggy raised his eyebrow. He was concerned about Belliemere. After all, he was the one who found her in the sea.

"Ah? Didn't you know?" Tashigi said. "Belliemere-san is Nami-chan's foster daughter. They came from the Cocoyashi Village."

"Speaking of." Shanks interrupted. "How is the village?"

"I had some of my subordinates keep an eye out. So far, they haven't reported a sight of Arlong near it." Garp said calmly.

"He had some spies somewhere in the front gate." Kalifa warned. "Be extra careful. Even the smallest suspicious act will be reported directly to Arlong."

Garp nodded. "Now.. How do we get Akainu and Arlong break it off.."

"Don't worry about that." Kalifa raised her hand. "Arlong was building such armories against Devil Fruit users. Akainu was fond of devil fruits. What do you think the outcome will?"

Garp paused a bit then his laugh echoed in the room. "Betrayal."

"So Arlong will eventually betray Akainu?" Buggy said. "Such a traitor."

The whole room seems to be in a relief for a bit knowing about it. If the two betray each other then at least a burden has lessen up.

"I was thinking.." Makino innocently raised her hands for questions. "Is Nami-san an essence to Akainu-san?"

They all went to silence.

"I don't think so?" Garp said. "Nami-chan is on Arlong's side after all."

"Then if Akainu-san founds out about the betrayal.. wouldn't he do something to Nami-chan?" Makino worriedly asked.

Kalifa gasped. She's right.

"I get your point but he wouldn't have-" This time, Garp was cut off by Shanks.

"No." Shanks put his right hand on his chin as if he was thinking of something. "Nami-chan plays an important role in their circle. Akainu can target Nami-chan. She's a perfect warning shot for Arlong. She might not be important to Akainu but she's important to Arlong."

"He's clearly right." Sengoku narrowed his eyes.

"Then you're saying that we have to take Nami-chan away from this academy so that Arlong and Akainu would continue to betray each other without getting her involve?" Garp asked.

"You can't do that." Kalifa said. "You can't take her away from here. You just can't force her to leave."

"We're not going to force her." Aokiji said. "She transferred here in this academy per Arlong's order right? That means she does have some kind of motive."

Kalifa looked down.

"If I were to guess.." Aokiji said lazily. "Someone or something are being hostages by Arlong. So she do everything that he asked him too. Probably that when her task is done, the hostages will be released."

Kalifa didn't answer.

"Who can possibly be the hostages?" Smoker asked. "We went in the Cocoyashi last time but we didn't seem to notice such incidents going on from her family or friends there."

"Don't be specific." Aokiji picked his nose. "For example..." He then, looked serious and looked at Kalifa. "The whole village is at stake."

The whole room began to fill with murmurs.

"You're not saying anything, Kalifa?" Sengoku asked, making Kalifa gulped. "We're doing everything that we can to help our students and Nami is one of them. If you don't say anything then how can we help her."

Kalifa exhaled. "You're right. Nami's village is a hostage. She came here for a certain mission. To kill Nefertari Vivi."

Garp, Aokiji and Sengoku's eyes narrowed.

"Now it all makes sense." Aokiji sighed. "Arlong is a business man. Of course he would want to get rid of his rival, especially the Nefertari Company."

"Then if she succeeded?" Makino asked.

"She'll be free." kalifa lied. She knew Arlong is not that kind of fair man. She remembered Arlong and Shiki's conversation about using Cat Burglar for a long time.

"Who is Nefertari Vivi anyway?" Buggy asked. "Is there such student?"

"Of course!" The teachers said.

"Eh?" Buggy blinked innocently.

Sengoku sighed. "I guess this is it for now."

"But sir. We received Intel that the Sun Pirates are wrecking havoc in the Yuba Area." Tashigi reported. "SHould we take action?"

"No. Someone is already cleaning up the mess." Sengoku said while looking at his phone. He is glad that Olivia is such a witty woman.

"Wait. What should we do now?" Buggy asked. "We had this meeting then what?"

"Kalifa. Arlong told you to manage Cat Burglar again right?" Aokiji said. "Keep up that pace. We'll keep track."

"All we can do now is wait for Akainu and Arlong to take action." Garp gripped his fists. "We can't prevent things from here on out."

"In short. We lose." Crocodile huffed.

"Meeting dismissed." Sengoku rubbed his aching forehead. This time, they can only do is to be updated from things.

They can only watch from afar.

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It was night time. (The same day where they took their last exam.)

Law parked his car and walked towards the entrance. He stopped when he felt someone attacked him. He dodged it.

"You again?!" Law's eyebrow twitched. "How many time do I have to say this but I'm not interested in you." He smirked while locking the woman's wrists with his large and strong hands. "If only you were her I would've kissed you right here and now."

Ain blushed at the man in front of him. "I told you to get away from her."

"Don't act so jealous now." Law teased. "I will do what I want with her."

"Even if you die?" Ain asked.

Law looked at Ain. "I have no intention of dying."

"Then stay away from her." Ain said. "Look here Trafalgar. Arlong is on a frenzy right now. If you treasure your life then don't get involve with Nami."

"Tell me what you know." Law smirked.

Ain looked away. Damn. This guy is more attractive up close.

"N-no." Ain refused. "I'm not going to be swayed around by jerk like you."

"But you came to me at your own risk." Law chuckled.

"I want to warn you. I'm doing this for your sake!" Ain argued. "Be grateful enough that I'm warning you head on."

"Why would you do that?" Law looked at her.

"W-well I..." Ain tried to think of an excuse.

Her phone rang.

Law looked at her pocket the released her wrists. "Don't mess me anymore. I can take care of myself." He turned to look at the gate outside the condo and was shock when he saw Nami looking outside of the window of a car. She was looking at him with confused eyes.

It seems like the car she was in caught in a traffic.

Law looked back and forth between Nami and Ain, who was talking on the phone.

D-did she saw him smirking and teasing someone else?!

"N-nami-ya?!" Law tried to call out but instead, Nami gave him a signal that he should stay with his "girl". She even made a teasing face. With this reaction of hers, Law's eyes darken and jaw hanging. A complete misunderstanding.

x-x-x-x-x-x-x

Nami saw Law smirking at some girl. So after all he did with her, he was playing around after all huh?

Well, that seems to be the case so she had nothing to think about. After all, they're not a couple. They're more than friends but less than lovers. Surely, messing around.

She sighed while looking outside the busy town. Lights were everywhere. Zoro's car began to move against a heavy traffic.

They're done playing around.

Franky already went to drop Chopper, Brook and Robin off in their houses.

And here she is, stuck with these noisy idiots.

"Like I told you, Usopp. It's more fun if you pick your nose using your thumb!" Luffy laughed. "Try it!"

"Like I would you moron!" Usopp shouted.

"Then you try it, Sanji." Luffy pouted.

"Don't involve me with your silly games, Luffy." Sanji sighed. He was dead tired.

"ZOro!" Luffy whined.

"I ain't gonna do it." Zoro angrily said.

"Then Nami.." Luffy looked at the woman in front of him.

"STOP IT!" Sanji and Zoro shouted at their laughing captain.

Nami leaned on the window again.

She just want to go home right now.

x-x-x-x-x-x

"Sorry for the wait." Ain hang up then looked at Law who was still stunned. "Huh?"

"Now I've got more explaining to do tomorrow." Law sighed tiredly the walked up in the condo.

"What's up with him?" Ain tilted her head confusingly. She turned around then saw Cavendish leaning on the wall.

"I saw that." Cavendish chuckled. "So the cold Ain-san can get in love too." He walked pass the woman.

"N-no! You're wrong." Ain said.

"Hmmpf." Cavendish looked away then continued to walk. "Is there any news from Arlong-san?"

"Not yet. There's no new orders yet." Ain said the walked away. "Wait for further announcements."

"Yeah right." Cavendish glared in front of him. "Like I'm gonna wait for the man who tricked me."

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"Who did you call, Sabo?" Koala grinned at her childhood friend.

Sabo knew that Koala was working at an amusement park so he quickly picked her up. It's dangerous in the island.

"Just checking out on someone." He said while thinking of Ain.

Koala pouted as he leaned on his car seat. "Boohoo."

Sabo chuckled. "I'm going to drop you off at your house in the main city, alright?"

"B-but it's 5 hours away from this island!"

"Shut up and just go to sleep." Sabo said. "I'm the one driving. Not you."

"You'll go back here in the island tomorrow?" Koala asked.

"Kind of. I still got classes and meetings." Sabo said.

"Must be hard for the class rep." Koala pouted. "I wanna go to your school too!"

"No way." Sabo laughed. "You will stay at the main land. It's dangerous in the New World Island. Especially right now."

"Ah? Gangsters on the loose?" Koala asked. "I heard the news."

"That's why you have to keep yourself safe." Sabo patted her head.

"Alright." Koala gave up.

x-x-x-x-x-x-x

"Drop me off there." Nami said while pointing at the gate of the academy.

"Are you sure, Nami?" Zoro asked. "Your house is further away inside. I can take you there."

"No thanks. We both know you get lost easily." Nami said. "Besides, you still have to take these guys to their houses." She points at the sleeping brats behind them.

"Good night." Zoro said.

Nami nodded and opened the door then got off. "Thanks."

She watched as Zoro's car drive away.

Nami turned her back and was rather surprised when she saw many cars parked in the school grounds.

"Why're you so late?" Paulie raised an eyebrow at her. He sniffed her up a bit. "You went drinking?!"

"A bit." nami said. "Don't worry, I'm a heavy drinker and I'm not drunk yet."

"Geez. You're still a brat so take care of yourself more." Paulie sighed. "Go home now."

"What? You're not going to send me home?" Nami blinked. Usually, Paulie would insist that he takes her home or else Kalifa would kill him, but this time he's not.

"I would but I've got job to do." Paulie said.

"Paulie. The meeting is ending." Mr. 1 shouted from the Blue Building. "Don't slack off now."

"Yeah Yeah." Paulie waved. "You heard him. There was a meeting so we're keeping an eye out."

Nami nodded. "Alright. Good night." She walked away.

When she got out of the school grounds. The forest seems to be a little bit more darker and lonelier.

She heard the bush moved. She flinched.

A man popped out, earning a surprise attack from Nami.

"Oww!" Kid yelled. "What're you doing, stupid bitch?!"

"I should be asking you that!" Nami yelled back. "What're you doing?! Are you a stalker?!"

"HA?!" Kid gaped. "Lookie here missy. I was running after a suspicious guy, alright? I felt that he was carrying a metal; a gun for example"

"Then why here?!"

"How should I know? Before I knew it, he was heading to your house."

"M-my house?!" Nami shouted. Who could he be? She ran to her house carelessly. Kid ran after her.

"Don't be so reckless!" Kid said while running.

They stopped in front of Nami's house. Nami couldn't sense anyone barging in her house.

A line shone a little further on Nami and Kid's left side. It was a sniper.

His gun has a silencer.

He shot it.

Kid sensed him and protected Nami. He took the bullet into his own.

Two bullets shot his back.

"Hey Kid?!" Nami panicked. She hugged Kidd to balance his weight. She could feel hot liquids on his back. She looked at her hands and... blood? "Hang in there, Kidd!"

"Calm down. I'm not dying." Kid chuckled. He could feel the pain but he was used to it. He was a gangster, remember?

He used his ability to attract the sniper's gun.

Scared, the sniper fell off from the tree. He saw the gun floating and was pointed at him.

"Kid?!" Nami tried yto see what's going on in front of her but Kid hugged her tightly so that she can't see what's happening.

"Shhh." Kid said. He glanced back at the scared sniper. He didn't hesitate to shoot him in the head. He used his ability once again and threw him off to the sea cliff near Nami's house. Good thing that guy was carrying bullets around him. He could easily transport the dead guy.

"You killed him?" Nami asked.

"He tried to kill you." Kid said. "I've got no other choice."

Nami didn't say anything else. She was scared at his actions but at the same time, felt thankful.

Kid let go of her then tried to walk away. "Good night." He waved back.

Nami could see Kid's back, dripping with blood. "I'll treat your wounds. You have the ability to get the bullets out right? I'll clean it up." She held his arms.

Kid stared at her. "Nah. I'll have Killer do it. You're tired. Sleep."

"Don't be such an idiot." Nami pulled him inside the living room. "Don't move from there." She said then rushed to search for the first aid kit.

Kid blinked at the unexpectedly personality of this woman. He raised his finger and removed the bullets. He groaned in pain but he sucked it up. The bullets dropped on the floor with bloods in them.

Nami came rushing to his side. "Take off your shirt."

"You know, it would be a lot sexier if you take off yours first." Eustass teased.

Nami hit his head. "It's not a time for jokes. I'm going to treat your wound so shut it."

"Tsss." Kid rolled his eyes then took off his shirt.

Nami examined his body. His body is huge and well built. He has a large scar that drags from the left side of his forehead, goes down his neck and another smaller one that goes through his left eye.

"I didn't know you were this perverted." Kid smirked.

Nami blinked. "Kid... I never noticed this before but..." Nami cupped Kid's cheek, making him blush a bit.

Is she going to confessed?! What does she didn't notice before?! Kid gulped. "W-what?"

Nami came closer and closer. "After looking at your face closer..."

Is she going to say that he's handsome?! His heart thumped harder and harder as he could feel Nami's breath near his face. She smells of sake.

Kid looked in her eyes. She really beautiful even up close.

"Kid."

"What?"

"You've got no eyebrows." Nami said in awe.

Kid's eyes darken and his mouth were hanging a bit. He thought... He really thought that..

"Don't mock my eyebrows!" Kid growled.

Nami giggled and sat behind his back and touched his skin.

Shit. Her hands are warm.

Kid looked in front of him. It's not that long since she transferred yet she was able to make him feel things that he shouldn't feel and couldn't feel when he was with Bonney. She drives him crazy in some ways.

He wants her.

No.

He wanted her.

Nami stitched Kid's open wound. She felt him winced in pain. "Sorry. Hang on a bit."

Kid didn't answer.

Nami is a sweet girl. He was attracted to her. He knew that he would only hurt her if she ends up with him. He was a gangster. A merciless gangster.

He killed a man without hesitation. That is his character.

"Hey bitch.." Kid spoke up.

"What?" Nami pouted at the pet name that he always call her.

"Sorry." Kid apologized.

"For?" Nami continued to stitch his wound.

"You know about that time..." Kid said. "I forced you to forget about your ex and hurt you."

"Ah. That." Nami smiled and put her hand softly behind Kid's back. "I already forgot about it."

Kid scoffed. So he was worrying about it alone all this time?

Nami deserved better. As much as it pained to think about it... He knew that he couldn't lay a hand on this woman.

He sensed that this woman is going through a lot for a long time, yet she managed to stand strong. The swirly eyebrow guy and the Strawhat Captain gave up.. He thinks it was time for him too.

"There. You're all done." Nami said while standing up. "Should you stay for a while and rest?"

Kid put on his shirt and stand up. "I better not. Someone's probably looking for me." Shoot. He forgot about Killer. They were suppose to meet up and go somewhere but he saw this suspicious person and followed him.

"Ah? Must've been Bonney-san." Nami smiled.

"Eh?" Kid blinked. How did she get into this conversation?

"I saw you yesterday." Nami grinned. "You got back together, right? Congrats."

Kid looked down. Maybe it's really best to let go.

"Yeah. Thanks." Kid lied. he patted her head once they were near the door. "Nami."

"Finally, you called me by my name." Nami smiled.

Kid smiled. A gentle smile. His eyes show no sadness. He had his pride.

If he were to let go of her, he will do it with no regret.

"Remember this..." Kid said. "I'll always be your shield." He landed and kiss on Nami's forehead.

Nami touched her forehead with a huge question mark popped from her head.

Kid turned around and gripped his hands. On second thought. He don't wanna give up without doing anything.

"Nami."

"Now what?"

Kid stood tall in front of Nami.

"I loved you." he grinned.

Nami looked at Kid in the eye. He was determined to get his answer. "Sorry." She looked like she was about to cry. It was unexpected that Eustass Kid confessed his feelings at the moment. But she still loved THAT GUY.

Kid smiled. This made Nami looked at him confusingly. "Kid?"

"That's all I want to hear." Kid nodded and patted her head. "Thank you, Nami."

"K-Kid! I know this may sting you a bit but can we still treat each other like normally at school?" Nami wiped her tears and smiled. "After this, you won't avoid me right?"

Kid grinned. "I told you I'm your shield."

Nami didn't quite get what he meant but she smiled. "Thanks."

Kid turned his back and walked outside the door. He walked back down the small path.

He looked up in the sky and released a huge amount of breath. That was nerve wrecking but at least he did it.

"Why do you look somewhat relief?" Killer asked while sitting at the bench, waiting for his captain.

Kid laughed. "I didn't have any regrets."

Killer looked at his captain and somehow got the glimpse of the whole story. "You can lean on my shoulder, captain."

"Don't mock me, idiot." Kid laughed out loud. There was pain in his heart but probably it'll be the last time he'll feel such thing.

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**Usopp and Luffy cried while looking at the script. **

**"What's up with you guys?" Kid entered the scene. **

**"Must've been hard on you, bro." Usopp sniffled. "Don't worry, if a love ended a new love will come." **

**Kid's face cringed. "Nah. I won't fall in love. I've got something else to take care of." **

**"Like?" Usopp wiped away his tears. **

**"Being busy being the future PirateKing in the real series?" Kid laughed. **

**"Stop joking around." Luffy cried. "I'm going to be the Pirate King!" **

**"No. I am!" Kid argued. **

**"No way! I AM!" Luffy argued back. **

**Usopp sweat dropped seeing the two bickering. **

**"Guys?" Usopp tried to stop the two. "We're still on screen..." **

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**Usopp, then faced the screen and smiled. **

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**They're the best motivation for our lazy author! Wait for the next chapter guys!**

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**"Gomu Gomu No!" Luffy shouted. **

**The metals are gathering around Kid's arm. **

**"W-wait a minute.." Usopp's eyes widen. **

**"BAZOOKA!" **

**"REPEL!" **

**"GYAAHHHHHHHHHH!" Usopp cried.**

**The screen went black. **


	63. Chapter 63 - When The Fish Strikes

**"Hi guys!" Usopp waved. He was looking at the scripts in his hands. "Let's see... Today's news about the author. Ah there it is." He began to scan the script. "She said she was sorry for the late update. She watched One Piece episodes yesterday and the day before. She was looking for some new ideas. It seems like she has taken a liking to a character; Cavendish." **

**"You called?" Cavendish said while riding on a horse. He has some prince-like aura around him. **

**"Yeah yeah." Usopp looked at the script again and looked at Cavendish as if he was being interviewed. "Now that our captain is not with us at the moment, let's talk about you and the author." **

**"I've got no relationship with her. I belong to everyone." Cavendish calmly said. **

**"That's not it!" Usopp smacked Cavendish's head. "How is your role in this fanfiction?" **

**"I gotta say that being loved by two girls at the same time is quite bothersome." Cavendish dramatically fainted while sitting. "Faking my love to Nami but I really love Rebecca, I'm such a sinful man." **

**"Hai. Hai." Usopp narrowed his eyes in annoyance. "But in the flow of the story, you changed your mind about killing Nami, right?" **

**"It seems so." Cavendish sat up straight. "I'm going to turn my hatred to Arlong who seems to be deceiving me all this time. He actually DARES to deceive me." He clenched his fist angrily. **

**"That will makes things seriously." Usopp sweatdropped. "And it's only a role. Calm down." **

**"Geez that author brat. Giving me that kind of role." Cavendish flipped his golden hair. **

**"You're the key in our love story though." Usopp scanned his script again. **

**"Hmmph. That's fine. As long as I get the spotlight." Cavendish shine. "This way, I'll probably be in the front page of the daily newspaper." He laughed in victory while a spotlight was on him. He continued to imagine in his own little world. **

**Usopp stood up and walked further away from. He looked at the screen. **

**"That will be the end of a CHARACTER INTERVIEW." Usopp announced. "In the next update, the character guest will be EUSTASS KID. Look forward to it! Uwaa.. This intro would actually finished without any disturbance." **

**"Well then guys." Usopp continued while grinning. "Happy Rea-" **

**"CABBAGE!" Luffy barged into the set while laughing hard. "You should have heard Pica's voice outside!" **

**"MUGIWARRRRAAAA!" Pica yelled in a high pitch voice angrily. "I'll kill you!" **

**Luffy laughed then ran around the room while Pica chase him, destroying everything in sight. **

**"Who am I kidding.." Usopp facepalmed. "Read this chapter guys." He said weakly. **

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"Is she dead?" Akainu's voice asked in a scary tone.

_**"No sir. Our sniper was killed last night. The killer is unknown. His body was found at the nearby beach." **_

"Think of a better way to kill her. Leave no trace behind or else Arlong would catch a glimpse on our actions." Akainu growled then hang up.

"Admiral Akainu-san." Helmeppo and Coby called out. "Principal Garp is asking for our return date."

"We're not going to return yet." Akainu said. 'Not until the bitch is dead.'

"T-the date, sir?"

"Just tell him what I told you!" Akainu's voice echoed. They're now in the main city. If Nami is dead then Arlong wouldn't suspect him at any cause. It's a perfect alibi.

x-x-x-x-x-x

Nami walked down the path. It was morning. A lot of things happened during their 3-days exam. Especially last night. She was about to get killed. If it weren't for Kid, then she'd be dead meat.

Is it Arlong's doing? No. She's too precious to him. She's valuable to that guy.

She tried to call Arlong but no one answered. Busy?

But no matter how busy he was, he could never miss a call from her.

Then her phone rang.

"Kalifa-san?"

_**"Nami. Did you sleep well last night?"**_

Oh that's right. She didn't tell her about the killing yet. She won't tell her though. Kalifa might be worried.

"Somehow. Why did you call this early in the morning? I was just about to go to school."

_**"Is that so? I came to tell you that Cat Burglar will be resuming her work." **_

"Later? What time?"

_**"About lunch? I'll tell Shanks about it. He knows that you're Cat Burglar." **_

"Ah? Is it a mini concert again? Would Arlong and Shiki be there again?"

_**"No. Not this time. Shiki set up a new arrangements for you." **_

"Shiki? Why him?"

_**"He rented Cat Burglar, remember? He already paid Arlong so we can't protest. Not that we have a choice anyway." **_

"And? What's the new arrangement?" Nami asked while walking at the school ground. She spotted the Strawhats, gathering at the nearby fountain. They waved at her and she waved back. They're still far away from each other.

_**"Cat Burglar will release a new song with a new choreography. You'll start recording later." **_

"I understand." Nami sighed. So in the end, she's still cat burglar huh?

_**"I'm sorry Nami. I couldn't ask them to move the schedule date by Saturday. I know you're tired from all the exams and such." **_

"No. Don't worry about it, Kalifa-san." Nami said. "I'm used to it."

**_"I'll be with you later. For now, relax and enjoy all you want." Kalifa said. _**

"I'll do that." Nami said then hang up.

"You're so slow, Nami!" Luffy waved. Nami looked at them, being all carefree and all. She envied them. She walked towards them with a tired face.

"What? You're still tired from last night?" Zoro teased.

"Leave me be." Nami whined.

"Nami-san. Orange juice for you." Sanji said with hearts in his eyes then handed Nami a bottle of juice.

"Thank you." Nami accepted it. Sanji then ran to Robin, handing her a can of coffee. "What're you all doing this early in the morning?"

"We just miss each other." Luffy laughed.

"No. he summoned us." Zoro quickly denied.

"Oh right." Luffy said while chuckling. "Everyone. Let's go outside again later. Let's play at Usopp's house."

"Yeah." Everyone said except Nami.

"Again, why my house?!" Usopp shouted.

"Ah wait." Zoro said. "I can't go. I have to go to the dojo."

"Ehhhh?" Luffy pouted. "Then, does that mean everyone will go to their part time jobs?"

"No. Kobato-sensei told me that I should rest this day because the exams has just finished." Chopper smiled.

"Me too. My manager told me to." Brook said. "Yohohoho!"

"I don't know.." Franky frowned. "I'll visit Tom-san's shop then I'll see what I can do."

"Then, I'll go too." Robin giggled. "Sounds fun."

"For me..." Usopp think for a bit. "I'll stop by the mall and go get some groceries. Mom can't do it so I'm taking her place."

"I see." Luffy said. "Then, come back soon, Usopp. We'll be waiting at your living room."

Usopp felt a tick on his forehead. "NO. You guys are coming with me if you want to crash in my house."

"I'll go with you, Usopp." Luffy grinned. "The others can help your mom with things around the house, right?"

"We can handle some cleaning." Robin presented.

"Y-you guys..." Usopp's eyes began to tear up comically. "I never thought that there will be a day that you would be so kind to me."

"And if I go shopping with Usopp, I can hog all the meat there then he'll pay." Luffy laughed loudly.

"I'll hit you!" Usopp yelled.

"What about Sanji and Nami?" Chopper asked.

"I'm going to the Baratie for a while." Sanji said. "Old man Zeff wants me to help there in the restaurant."

"Where is it located, Sanji-san?" Brook asked.

"Yuba area." Sanji said calmly.

"It's pretty wild there." Brook stated. "I heard that there are gangwars between the Sun Pirates and some unknown organization. It started on Monday or Tuesday?"

Nami's eyes widen slightly. Is that why Arlong didn't answer his phone? Gang war? It's unlike him to start a gangwar despite that he is a very careful man.

"Are you going to be alright there, Sanji?" Franky asked.

"I can manage." Sanji blew his smoke. "I'm worried about the other chefs there too."

"If you need any hand, then call us." Luffy grinned. "We'll join the fun."

"Roger that." Sanji scoffed.

"Then what about you, Nami?" Robin asked.

"Ah no. I have wor- I mean something to do." Nami waved her hands.

"That's boringgggggg..." Luffy whined.

THE BELL RANG.

"Talk about timing." Franky scratched his head. "See you at lunch, guys."

"Yeah." Sanji answered.

The Strawhats were divided by two and went to their own buildings.

x-x-x-x-x-x

"Weren't you going to greet her like you normally do?" Boa asked Divi who was at the window looking at Nami who was talking with Usopp.

"No." Divi answered. She was scared that if she go to Nami again, she'll realized that Nami isn't befriending Vivi but Divi.

"What? Got into a fight?" Boa scoffed then walked to her seat. She received a text from her manager.

_**"Belliemere is at Kohza's house now. I've dropped her off." **_

Boa sighed in relief. At least, they're now safe.

x-x-x-x-x-x

"Keep my number on you, alright?" Alvida said in front of Kohza's door. "If something happens, call me."

Belliemere nodded while holding Api's hand. "Thank you so much for everything, Alvida-san."

"Don't. If you want to thank someone, thank Hancock. She's the one who insist to help you." Alvida waved her hand then sat inside her car. Is she really gonna be alright?

Apis waved at the car Alivda was in.

Belliemere and Apis went inside.

"Do you want pancakes, Apis-chan?"

"Yes please!" Apis smiled while sitting at the dining chair.

Kohza ran downstairs. "Did mom already left?"

"Yeah. Right after Belliemere came. They greeted each other." Apis said.

Kohza walked in the kitchen. "Sorry about this, Bell-san."

"No worries. I should be the one thanking you." Belliemere smiled. "Breakfast will be ready soon."

"Ah no." Kohza said. "I'll be eating at work. Apis, be sure to be a good girl, alright?"

"Of course." Apis grinned.

Kohza patted her head then walked towards the door.

"Take care." Apis waved while smiling.

"Please look after my sister well." Kohza bowed to show respect to Belliemere.

"Okay." Belliemere bowed slightly in return.

Kohza ran outside.

"Kohza-nii is always late." Apis pouted. "Even though he doesn't have to take care of me now in the morning."

Belliemere smiled then lead Apis in the dining room. "He's just tired. After all, you came back here at daybreak right?"

Apis nodded. "Bell-san. Let's go to the dojo later with Momo-kun, ne?"

"We'll do that." Belliemere smiled.

x-x-x-x-x-x-x

Nami looked outside the window. They're now back in their usual seats.

Class is starting but they talk like carefree people. Exams has just finished and next week is the school festival. They should be able to relax right now.

"Will Nami-chan and Kid attend today's meeting in the Blue Building meeting room?" Shanks asked.

"Shanks-sensei!" Nami raised her hands. "I'm not free later at lunch and after school."

"What? You're going to make me attend the meeting myself?" Kid asked in annoyance.

Nami looked back at Kid. "It can't be help. I'm not available."

"That's not good." Shanks scratched his head.

There was a knock on the classroom door.

"Who could it be when it's class time?" Usopp asked.

The door opened, revealing Hancock on the door. "Sorry to intrude." She steps in.

"Ara?" Shanks chuckled at the sight of the woman blushing at the sight of Luffy. "What brings you here, Hancock?"

"I'm one of the class representative from Black Building Section 2." Hancock said while raising an eyebrow. "Just now, Garp-san asked me to fetch the other class's representatives. My partner is fetching the representatives from the other buildings."

"She got a lot of guts going to the Violet Building and Red Building alone." Bepo awed.

"And I came to fetch your section's" Boa said in a bitchy voice while looking at Nami. "Oi bitch."

"B-bitch?!" Zoro blinked.

"What?" Nami leaned on her chair.

Suddenly, the hell's class remembered the little competition between the two. No wonder they had a lot of guts to do that.

"I hope you're not forgetting our duel next week." Boa crossed her arms confidently. "I'm so not going to lose."

"Yeah yeah." Nami lazily stood up. "Let's go, Kid."

"Don't tell me what to do." Kid sighed and stood after Nami.

"Do you know how to get there?" Nami asked Kid.

"No. Never entered the Blue Building before." Kid shrugged.

"Don't forget that I'm here.' Boa said with a tick on her forehead. She hates being ignored.

"Is the meeting going to be long?" Nami whined.

"Good luck, Nami!" Luffy cheered.

"Don't screw the meeting up, Kid." Killer said.

"All I have to do is sleep there." Kid stretched his arms.

"You can't do that." Usopp sweatdropped.

"Be careful on your way." Shanks smiled while waving.

The three went outside the room and walked in the hallway. Boa lead the other two.

"Who's the other representative from your class?" Nami asked while walking.

"Your nerd friend." Boa said.

"The nerd girl is alright with the representative thingy but I'm more surprised to see you as one." Kid said.

"Shut up. I couldn't let the Foxy Girls with that nerd girl." Boa huffed. "It'll be a disgrace to my class."

"Stop calling her nerd." Nami whined.

x-x-x-x-x-x

The three entered the meeting room. They saw chairs by pairs.

Garp and the teachers hasn't arrive yet.

"Robin and Sabo?" Nami looked at the pair sitting calmly.

"We're the representatives of Violet Building Section 1." Robin smiled.

"ah." Nami nodded. She looked around and saw Boa sitting next to Divi. "Divi!"

Divi flinched a bit then waved slightly at Nami. She nervously smiled.

"What's wrong with her?" Nami murmured.

"Did you steal her boyfriend?" Kid laughed and sat at the vacant chair near the door.

"Don't kid around like that." Nami huffed and sat beside him.

Later on, Garp and Smoker entered the meeting room.

"Good morning, brats." Garp greeted then sat at the chair in front of them. "You do know very well why you're here, right?"

"A meeting for the school festival next week." A representative form the Red Building said.

"Correct. I expect you all to be in charge of having a meeting with your classmates." Garp nodded. "Smoker." He called.

Smoker nodded and went to the front board. "As you can see, the school arranged a one day friendly meeting with the other academy. They will have a tour on the first day. It's an all-girls school from the main city."

The boys representatives wooed.

"Sir." Sabo raised his hand. "Isn't it dangerous for them to be here? I mean, it's a school with gangsters after all."

"We thought about it but it seems like the head chairman presented this friendly tour." Smoker said. "Akainu planned this so make sure your class is well-behaved."

Kid glanced at Nami who was jotting down notes. She really do her job well.

"The name of the school is EAST BLUE ACADEMY." Smoker continued, making Nami stopped her writing. The school sounds familiar.

"Hey?" Kid whispered to her with concerned voice. "Are you alright?"

Nami shook her head and nodded. "Somehow."

"And then. In that tour, there will be special guest performing in the platform. It's not a surprise so make sure your whole class anticipate it." Smoker said boredly.

"Who is the special guest?" Another representative asked.

"The A-pop idol, CAT BURGLAR." Smoker stated, making the guys cheered again, well some girls are surprise by the sudden guesting of an idol.

"That woman is coming here?" Kid scratched his head.

"Is that bad?" Nami pouted.

"Why're YOU mad?" Kid's eyes twitched when Nami just huffed at him and ignored him.

"We'll be tightening securities around the school." Smoker added. "Marines will be presented and any rule breaker will have to be punished underground. Also, be sure that your class hides their devil fruit activities or else we have to dispose of you guys."

The whole room fell into silence.

"Let's start with the individual class activities." Smoker looked at the list. "Each class will be given 5,000 Beris each class. It's up to your class whether you're going to add more in your class budget. Decide what your class is going to do in the school festival."

"Just 5,000 beris?" Nami whined to Kid.

"Be it a maid cafe, host cafe etc." Smoker waved his papers. "But make sure you'll be doing some activity that is appropriate."

"Damn. I was thinking of a strip club." Kid cursed. Garp threw a shoe on him. "Ow!"

"Don't get wild on the school festival, brat." Garp laughed, making the whole room laugh.

Smoker coughed slightly to get their attention. "As the principal announced yesterday, whoever earned the most budget from the customer shall be rewarded with a free one day beach resort."

'I have no need for that though.' Kid rolled his eyes. "I have no motivation for this." he whispered to Nami.

"Somehow, I feel that you're blaming me." Nami pinched Kid's side. "I also don't want to go."

"We added a prize. Aside from the beach, there is a 10,000 Beris for the class." Smoker announced.

"LET'S WIN THIS THING." Nami gripped her hands with motivation and looked at Kid with fired eyes.

"Y-yeah." Kid sweatdropped.

Smoker handed out some papers to all the class representatives. "Fill this thing out."

Nami and Kid received two different papers.

"The first paper contains the name of the class. Make sure they signed it properly. It'll make a contract that the whole class are participating. If someone from your class signed it then broke a rule on the two-days festival, they will be automatically disqualified." Smoker said.

Kid cringed. So he can't get out of this mess?

"The second paper contains the class section, your activity and budget list. You'll have to budget the things needed for the festival on your own." Smoker continued. "Make sure that you'll have those fill out before you go home."

"Then should we start a meeting later?" Nami asked Kid.

"yeah. You're going somewhere at lunch right? We can't do anything without you around." Kid confessed. "Those guys are hell class after all."

"Make sure that you'll do your duties as class reps, alright?" Smoker said, earning a response from the class representatives.

"I guess that'll be it?" Smoker stand up. "Any questions, brats?"

No one moved nor speak.

"The Festival will start on Monday at 10am sharp. Don't be late." Garp warned. "We've got lots of Kairouseki in stock, if you know what I mean."

"That'll be a hassle." Kid huffed.

"There will be a bonfire on the second day. It'll be fun." Garp laughed. "Well, just make sure that you will all have fun in this festival. Because this will probably be the last."

Robin looked at Garp questioningly. "What do you mean by that?"

Garp scratched his head while laughing. "No No. Don't worry about it. Carry on to your classroom." He walked out of the door followed by Smoker.

"The last festival huh?" Smoker looked outside the window's hallway. "How cliche."

"What can you say..." Garp looked at the floor. "There will be a time that we'll say goodbye to this academy."

"You're right." Smoker chuckled.

x-x-x-x-x-x

"And there you have it." Nami stood in front of the class. "What do you guys think that we should do for the festival?"

The Hell Class cheered in excitement.

Kid was sitting at the chair near Nami, who was standing.

"A band!" Shanks raised his hands while sitting at Nami's chair, beside Law.

"Sounds fun!" Luffy grinned.

"A mini concert in this room?" Usopp tilted his head. "No way! I'll probably end up as the one who hold the light!"

"Isn't it good? Not too bothersome." Zoro said.

"No!" Usopp cried. "The East Blue academy girls are coming here! Kaya is a student there. I don't want her to see me like that!"

"Girls. Girls are coming." Sanji hummed happily.

"I want a maid cafe!" Bepo cheered.

"Sounds fun!" Luffy said again.

"But there's only one girl here." Shachi argued. "What can we do? Pose as tables and chairs?"

"That's interesting!" Luffy laughed.

"No way in hell!" The whole class shouted at the laughing captain.

"Then a butler cafe?" Nami suggested.

"Ehhh?" Killer whined. "You mean we have to serve people and greet them?"

"Then bow down to them and smile at them politely?" Heat added.

"We have to be polite?" Kid cringed.

"No way we can do that." The whole class whined.

Nami narrowed her eyes. "Then what do you guys suggest?"

"A horror house!" The Kid's Pirate suggested.

"That sounds nice." Shanks nodded. "With Trafalgar's activity of shuffling people's body, we can scare them out, of course saying that it's only cosplay."

"Don't think of making me a toy for your schemes." Law growled.

"Then I'll stretch my body too!" Luffy grinned. "They'll be scared, I bet!"

"Then what about the rest?" Penguin asked.

"Mugiwara, Trafalgar and The Kid's Pirate are the subject to scaring them. What about us?" Bepo asked.

"Why the Kid's Pirates?" Kid growled.

"Because you're all scary enough even if you're not doing anything." Shachi teased.

"If it's about scary faces then there's a candidate too!" Sanji shouted while pointing at Zoro.

"HEY!" Zoro shouted in annoyed voice.

Before Nami knew it, the whole class are a mess and full of arguments.

"Then let's do it like this." They all stopped at Nami's voice. "How does a horror cafe sounds?"

"Horror Cafe?" They all tilted their heads in confusion.

"After I got to know everyone here, I somehow noticed that there's something individual you can do." Nami said. "Listen carefully. Let's divide the class into teams.

The Cooking Team where you prepare the food and snacks.  
>The Server Team where you serve the customers with scary costumes.<br>The Technical Team where you handle all the music, lights and decoration planning.  
>The Rest can hand out fliers outside. Bring as many customers as possible, alright?"<p>

"Actually, it might not sounds so bad." Usopp nodded. "Alright guys. Who will be in the cooking team?"

-Sanji  
>-Bepo<br>-Shachi and Penguin

"The Server Team will be..." Nami said.

-Zoro  
>-Law<br>-Kidd  
>-Wire<br>-Killer  
>-Heat<p>

"B-but I thought me too?" Luffy pouted.

"Knowing you, you'll probably just eat the customer's food." Nami sweatdropped.

"The Technical Team will be Usopp and... Nami?" Kid's eyebrow raised when he saw Nami raised her hand.

"Usopp can handle the decoration plans, you're good at Arts right?" Nami asked Usopp.

"I can handle that." Usopp nodded. "I'll make it creepy."

"I'll handle the music and lights. I'll ask for some help from Kalifa-san." Nami said. "Usopp, I'll text you when I think of a concept."

"Concept? Isn't it scary and creepy?" Usopp asked.

"That too. But there's something that doesn't fit right." Nami frowned. "I'll text you if I figured it out."

Usopp nodded in return.

"Then the rest will have to think of a flier design and show it to the class. We'll choose the best one." Nami said confidently.

Upon reaching to a plan. The whole class cheered in excitement and anticipation.

"No absence, alright?" Nami warned. "Or else we'll get disqualified in no time."

"Yes mam." They said.

Shanks smiled to himself. So The Hell Class is really coming together. Now that's a sight to see.

The bell rang, signaling for lunch break.

Nami gave the filled out form to Kid. "Make them all sign their names in your paper then give it to Shanks for his signature." She said hurriedly then ran off to get her bag.

"Be careful, Nami-chan." Shanks waved at her running form.

"Yeah. Thanks." Nami waved back then ran.

"Is she that hungry?" Luffy whined. "I'm hungry too. Catch her!"

"Oopps!" Shanks blocked the doorway. "Head to the canteen, alright?"

"Where else could the food be." Luffy pouted. "Stupid Shanks."

"Oi." Shanks pinched Luffy's cheeks until it was red.

"I-I-It hurts!" Luffy cried.

x-x-x-x-x-x-x

"You're going already?" Paulie asked the running girl. "Be careful."

"yeah." Nami grinned then ran to the school gate. She saw Kalifa's car park just outside the school gate.

"Hurry, we'll be late for the recording." Kalifa said.

Nami ran to open the door and sat inside, sweating.

"Did you bring your mask?" Kalifa asked.

Nami nodded. "Yeah."

"I brought a change of clothes at the back. Go change while I drive."

"Alright." Nami said. "Time to go to work."

x-x-x-x-x-x-x

"Shiki-sama." The clown said. "We'll be late for the recording of Cat Burglar."

"I know that." Shiki said. "What the hell is wrong with these traffic?!" He shouted. Itw as noon and the heat is getting to his nerves.

x-x-x-x-x-x-x

"Bell-san." Apis said. "Let's go play outside."

"But it's hot outside. Wait until the sun has calm down, ok?" Belliemere patted her head.

The doorbell rang.

Belliemere opened the door revealing a small boy in the door steps.

"Apis-chan, Momo-kun is here." Belliemere called out.

"Who're you? You're not Apis-chan's mom." Momonosuke asked.

"I'm taking care of her for the mean time." Belliemere smiled. "Come inside."

Apis and Momonosuke both watched the TV while Belliemere is making lunch.

"I heard that Zoro-nii will be going to the dojo later after his class." Momonosuke beamed widely.

"Heh..." Apis said.

"He's sooooo cool." Momonosuke said.

"Heh..." Apis said without a hint of interest.

"Come on, react." Momonosuke pouted. "I'm doing you a favor by coming to your house."

"what favor?" Apis argued. "You're just here to talk about Zoro-nii."

"Well, he is cool." Momonosuke said.

"Heh.." Apis said.

"hey!" Momosuke whined.

Belliemere giggled at the voice of the two kids. How she missed her family.

x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x

Nami and Kalifa entered the studio.

"Nami! You need to eat before we step into the studio." Kalifa argued with Nami. But Nami, who has her mask and wig on, continued to walk on the agency's hallways.

"Don't yell my name so loud, Kalifa-san." Nami whined while still walking.

They both reached the counter.

"Uwaa! You must be Cat Burglar-san, I'm so pleased to meet you!" A young girl with orange hair and short hair said while clasping her hands excitedly.

Nami tilted her head. She saw this girl before.

"I'm sorry but we're in a hurry. Can we get the pass for the recording session?" Kalifa speak up.

"Forgive her. She's new." An older lady smiled while handing her the pass.

Kalifa nodded and answered her ringing phone. It seems like the news got out that Cat Burglar is back on the track again, and job interviews keep piling up.

Nami sighed tiredly and glanced at the older woman and the familiar girl on the counter.

"Koala! Please do focus yourself on this. We accepted you here because you said you need to work to save money."

"I'm sorry." Koala scratched her head. "I was a bit hangover last night."

"Did you drink?!" The older woman asked.

"More like, I was a bit tired from my job last night." Koala laughed nervously. "But don't worry, I'll do my best!"

'Such a strong-willed girl.' Nami thought. She swore she saw her somewhere before.

"Cat Burglar? Let's go." Kalifa called out.

"Coming." Nami ran to her manager and entered the elevator with her.

"Shiki will be coming later. Do behave well and let me do all the talking." Kalifa warned.

"I understand." Nami nodded. After the lunch break, she'll head back to the academy right away to avoid suspicions.

The elevator opened. They got out of the elevator and walked through the hallway.

Some staffs greeted them and Cat Burglar greeted them back with enthusiasm, after all, it's her character to portray.

"Cat Burglar, gambatte!" A staff called out.

"I will do my best!" Cat Burglar cheered with energy.

As they continued to walk, some staffs began to talk about her.

"She's lively as always."

"I heard that she's pretty famous in the main island."

"Why come here in New World?"

"They said that she's here to conquer the Idol World."

"Eh? Isn't that just a rumor?"

"Didn't you listen to the radio last time? She just talked as if she was declaring war with the Snake Princess."

"Ne, ne? Who do you think is the best between them?"

"Probably Cat Burglar.."

"I think she sing well but she's not confident with the feelings in the songs."

"You think so too? It's like her songs are lifeless no matter how much high note she hits and the dance she do."

"Shhh. She can hear you guys!"

Nami and Kalifa just continued walking.

"Don't mind them, Nami." Kalifa said in a low voice only for Nami to hear. "They're probably Snake Princess's long time fans. You're new here so you have to expect that."

Nami didn't answer. She gripped her fists. She thought that she did her best during these times. She knew she was lacking but she cover it up by her seducing techniques. Other than that, her voice means nothing.

The finally entered the recording studio.

Two guys were waiting for them. They greeted each other.

"We welcome you in our studio." The guy said to Nami but she didn't respond.

"I'm sorry, she's not quite feeling well today." Kalifa looked over to Nami with concern. What has gotten into her now?

"Shall I begin with the explanation?" The other guy said.

Kalifa nodded, urging Nami to sit down in the sofa near the door.

"Song writers were fascinated when they heard that Cat Burglar are going to pick the best song. Here are the list of composed songs." The guy handed Nami a pile of papers. "Please do choose the song that you're going to perform in the New World Academy's school festival."

The two guys sat in their own chairs while talking to Kalifa about the current conditions.

Nami simply looked at the song title and their lyrics and notes.

Nothing seems to fit her mood. She wanted to do her best this time. If she's going to sing as like the usual then she might as well sing for her new friends and classmates. Her voice sounds lifeless, like the other say but if she sings from the bottom of her heart then her thoughts might reach them; the people who wants to understand her.

All this time, she was singing for the sake of her work.

Not this time. This time, she'll sing for those noisy guys.

She scanned the papers but can't seem to find the right song. A song that would make her express her feelings to others.

She will sing to them. Not as Cat Burglar but as Nami.

Nami stopped at a certain sheet. She looked at the title then the lyrics.

She smirked. This is it.

"Kalifa-san. I made my choice."

The three looked at the Cat Burglar.

"Let's see. This song?" The guy asked.

"Is there something wrong with that song?" Cat Burglar asked.

"N-no nothing." The guy laughed nervously. "Please wait until we found the song's instrumental." He walked away, along with the other guy.

"What's up with them.." Kalifa leaned on the wall.

Another staff came in, bring a bottle of water.

"I hope you bother are not in the rush." The staff woman said politely. "Did you pick the song you want to sing next week, Cat Burglar-sama?"

Nami nodded and showed her the sheet.

"Are you sure about this, Cat Burglar-sama?" The staff tilted her head. "It doesn't suit your image. Your image is after all, lively and enthusiastic. It's unexpected."

"Is it a sad and heart breaking song?" Kalifa asked Nami.

"Cat Burglar-san. We're ready." The guy called out. "We'll record test once you get inside."

Nami stood up and smiled at Kalifa. "It's a song that will come out from the bottom of my heart." She said then head inside the studio.

Kalifa and staff exchanged looks.

Kalifa smiled at the change of her kid. She wonder how her singing will change from the usual.

Nami put on her head set and stood comfortably in front of the microphone that records the vocal. She breathed in and out. She tried to think of THEM.

She waited for her cue then sang...

The three studio staffs's jaws hang. Somehow, her singing changed.

Kalifa listened while leaning on the wall. She could feel the aura.

So this is her song for them.

'What a tear-jerking song.' Kalifa smiled at the singing idol.

x-x-x-x-x-x-x

"HA?" Shiki shouted.

"I told you, that Arlong and the others are fighting in a cat fight." Dr. Indigo said. "It seems that the enemy is the Revolutionaries."

Shiki leaned on his car. "Damn it. He didn't ask for back up?"

"No. One of our intel just reported to us a minute ago." Dr. Indigo said.

"That's fine." Shiki crossed his arms. "We have no interest in the Revolutionaries. Right now, just focus on Cat Burglar. Wouldn't want her to go to waste huh?"

Dr. Indigo nodded. "Are we there yet, Scarlet?" He asked the gorilla driving.

The gorilla just laughed in return.

"mama?" Shiki blinked.

"It's a freaking gorilla!" Dr. Indigo smacked his boss's head.

"Text Cat Burglar's manager. Tell her to wait for us in the studio. I've got something to offer them." Shiki said.

Dr. Indigo texted Kalifa as he was ordered to.

x-x-x-x-x-x

"There are times that you couldn't find the right beat, Nami." Kalifa said while sitting beside Nami who was resting in the sofa in the studio. "But I'm glad that we're done recording. Should you listen to it? I'll ask the staffs to review it. Right now they're probably putting it on some CD and-"

"Kalifa-san. I need to go out for a bit." Nami stood up and ran outside with her wig and mask on.

"Come back soon." Kalifa called out.

Nami continued to ran down the hallways. Her recordings are finished. They're just waiting for the CD. After lunch class has probably started.

She don't know why but she felt like she wanted to be in the classroom with Hell's Class.

x-x-x-x-x

"Apis-chan, Momo-kun. I'm heading out for a bit." Belliemere said. "Call an adult you know if you need something, alright?"

"Okaayyyy." The two kids smiled at the woman then focus on the gaming station they're playing.

Belliemere walked on the pathwalk. She needed some fresh air.

x-x-x-x-x

Nami hurriedly took off her wig and the Cat Burglar mask on a public restroom then put it in a bag. She entered the agency's building again and headed to the counter.

"Excuse me.." Nami called out innocently. "Someone wants to give it to Cat Burglar's manager. She said it's an important thing."

Koala smiled and received the bag. "Thank you very much. We'll give this to her."

Koala looked at Nami intensely. She saw her somewhere before...

Nami didn't bother to stay in any longer. She ran outside in full speed. She needed to get to her classroom real quick.

She turned in a corner and crashed into someone.

x-x-x-x-xx

Belliemere was walking slowly when she bumped into someone in a corner.

"Sorry! Are you al-"

"Belliemere-san?" Nami's body shook.

"Nami?" Belliemere couldn't believe it either. She hugged her daughter after not seeing for a long time. "NAMI!"

Nami seems to be in shock. She could feel Belliemere's warmth against her. Her tears began to fall.

"BELLIEMERE-SAN!" Nami cried loudly, not caring about the people who were staring at them.

"Nami." Belliemere hugged her daughter tightly. "I missed you."

Nami hugged back. "It's really you, Belliemere-san!"

Both women cried in each other's warmth. It's been so long since they last hug.

Nami felt happy. She let her tears fall, not caring about anything else. All those years and months without her family is pure torture but this time, her foster mother is with her. She couldn't believe it. She didn't want to let go.

Belliemere chuckled at the crying lady in her arms. Her hair grew so long. She looks different in a good way. "Have you been eating well? Are you alright with your new job right now?"

"H-how did you even know that?" Nami looked at her mother with crying face.

"Kalifa-san told us." Belliemere wiped Nami's tears. "It must've been hard for you all these times. I'm sorry I couldn't protect you the moment Arlong took you away from us."

Nami shook her head. "No. It's not your fault. It's Arlong's fault."

Belliemere smiled warmly at Nami, earning another tearful cry from her daughter. "I didn't know my Nami is such a cry baby."

"Shut up." Nami pouted while crying. She wiped her tears away. "How is your head? Does it hurt?"

"So you knew about it." Belliemere smiled. "Don't worry. I'm fine. I was in good hands."

"Ah, you mean Hancock and Alvida-san?" Nami chuckled.

"And Buggy-kun."

"B-Buggy-kun?" Nami sweatdropped. "Belliemere-san. Where are you staying right now? I don't see Alvida and Hancock with you."

"I was staying in Apis-chan and Kohza-kun's house." Belliemere smiled. "They're welcoming."

"Kohza's house?" Nami blinked.

The two women stood up and went somewhere that they can freely talk.

Belliemere nodded.

"He's my friend's boyfriend." Nami said, while sitting on a park bench.

"I see. He's a nice kid." Belliemere smiled.

"When you were still in Cocoyashi... H-How is Nojiko?" Nami asked.

"She's doing fine. Two men came to the town last week." Belliemere said. "They're nice boys, I dare say."

"Really?" Nami giggled. "Did one of them hit on my dear sister?"

"Yeah. One of them." Belliemere laughed.

"No way!" Nami gaped. "What's his name?"

"I think his name is ACE." Belliemere looked at the sky. "The two looks good together."

Nami cringed. "A-Ace? W-was he using fire or whatsoever?" She remembered Luffy boasting about his brother the other time.

Belliemere nodded. "Devil Fruits huh? Yeah. That's him."

Nami facepalmed. "I'm guessing the one with him is Sabo."

"Oh? So you really knew them?" Belliemere smiled.

"They're in my academy." Nami sighed. "They're brothers of my idiot friend."

Belliemere grinned. "Is that so? maybe they love their brother too much."

"How can you say that?"

"You see. When they came to Cocoyashi, they said that they're investigating about you and your hometown. They want to help you."

"Those guys." Nami clenched her fist. No wonder Arlong tried to kill Belliemere. They broke a rule!

"Don't be mad at them. They probably knew that you're their brother's friend so that might want to protect you." Belliemere patted Nami's head.

Nami didn't answer right away. "I'm still worried about what will happen next, Belliemere-san."

Belliemere made Nami looked ahead of them. They saw flowers, being sway by the wind.

"Nami, do you still have that dream of yours?" Belliemere asked.

"Being free and drawing a map of the world?" Nami huffed. "It was long gone when I became Arlong's minion."

"Don't give up." Belliemere laughed. "I'm sure that there will be a time that you will be free of Arlong's grasp."

"I've waited several years, Bellemere-san." Nami looked at the ground. "I won't be free."

Belliemere sighed. "This is why you're like a bird in a cage."

"Huh?"

Belliemere leaned back and looked at the sky, Nami was curious so she looked at it too. The clouds are covering the blue sky.

"There might be some hope, you know?" Bellemere smiled at the sky. "If we give up now then we can't see the future ahead of us. If we wait..."

The grey clouds floated further and further, Nami and Belliemere saw the clear blue sky.

"See? If we live on, then something might happen..." Belliemere grinned at her daughter.

Nami began to laugh. "What's that about, Bellemere-san?!"

"You're still rude as ever, Nami." Bellemere smiled. "I'm trying to be cool here."

"It doesn't suit you at all!" Nami laughed again.

_"Arlong-san. I found Nami and the supposed-to-be-dead-Bellemere." _

_"Take them here. Another package has arrived."_

_"As you wish, Arlong-san."_

5 men approached Nami and Bellemere from behind.

Bellemere tried to protest but she got knocked out by being punched in the guts.

"Bellemere-san!" Nami cried but then was knock off using chloroform.

"Let's go guys." The man ordered the other 4 guys while carrying the two unconscious women in the car.

They're heading towards the Yuba Area, in an abandoned warehouse where Arlong and his gang are waiting.

x-x-x-x-x-x

"Where is Kuroobi?"Arlong angrily said.

"He's on his way with Nami's older sister." Chuu reported. "They should be here in an hour."

"Good." Arlong glared at the door. "That family brings me trouble. Set up the Video recorder. We'll show the Cocoyashi what we're capable of."

Hachi, who was beaten up, lay down unconscious on the floor.

"Arlong-san, what should we do with him?" Chuu asked.

"Spies should all go to the deep ocean." Arlong glared. Chuu nodded and carried the half-dead octopus guy outside "Good job, Ain."

Ain nodded in return. She investigate those who are connected to Nami and the village.

She found a trace of a spy. Hachi.

She confiscated his phone awhile ago and saw a conversation that Bellemere is still alive and kicking. The sender is unknown.

She didn't want to expose him to Arlong but Kuroobi got the phone in his custody

Arlong found out and he got beaten up.

Now he has given an order to search for the mother and the daughters.

He plans to give a cold hearted demonstration, making all the villagers obey him soon.

He was angry. Not only that half of his men couldn't fight back against the Revolutionaries, but found out that Bellemere and Kalifa was alive.

Hell will break loose tonight.

x-x-x-x-x-x

"Gen-san! Where are you going?!" Villagers asked.

"I'm going to take back Nojiko! That damn fishmen got me off guard." Gen cursed. "First he took Nami then Bellemere and now Nojiko?!"

Before he could go out, fishmen were grinning evilly at them while blocking the Village's only entrance/exit.

"Can't you wait for the show?" A fishman asked sarcastically.

Gen and the other villagers were feeling uneasy when they saw a huge projector, revealing nothing. Probably the show they talk about will begin later.

"What're you plotting, Arlong." Gen gripped his hands angrily.

x-x-x-x-x-x-x

"Bell-san sure is slow." Apis pouted.

"Just wait." Momonosuke said.

x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x

"Crap. Shiki said not to go anywhere." Kalifa facepalmed. She looked at the bag that Koala gave her. Nami went back to the academy huh? She tried calling her phone but no one answered.

Now she's nervous.

Her phone rang.

"Nami?!"

_**"This is Alvida." **_

"What... It's only you."

_**"What the hell?" Alvida scrowled. "Is Bellemere with you?! Apis-chan called me that she went somewhere but didn't return for almost two hours!" **_

"No. Why would she?"

**_"A staff here in the agency said that Cat Burglar is at the Recording Studio. I thought she'd be there." _**

"What do you mean she'd be here?"

_**"Bellemere is living with an acquaintance of hers near that studio. Did she bumped into your kid?!" **_

"I don't know. Nami ditched me here." Kalifa rubbed her aching forehead. "I'll call you back."

Kalifa hang up. Shit. Hachi was acting weird earlier this morning too.

Don't tell me Arlong already figured them out?!

Kalifa began walking back and forth.

She began to dial someone.

"Shanks!"

_**"It's pretty unusual for you to call. What's wrong?" **_

"Where are you? Can you check if Nami is in the classroom?!"

_**"Hold on. I might be busy right now. Call Buggy. He's their teacher for the time being." **_

Kalifa hang up without a word. She searched for Buggy's number.

x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x

"Koraaa!" Buggy yelled at the Hell's Class. "Just because your little princess is here doesn't mean you can do whatever you want!"

"But I'm so bored!" Luffy whined. "I'm feeling sick to my stomach."

"I don't care!" Buggy yelled in annoyed voice. 'You're the one making me sick!"

"Ne. Do you know where Nami-ya is?" Law asked Buggy.

"I'm not her baby sitter." Buggy cried.

"But you're her teacher." Zoro added.

"I'm not your homeroom teacher." Buggy felt a tick on his forehead.

His phone rang.

"What?" Buggy answered with a stress voice. "If it's something meaningless then ask Shanks."

"Is it a girl?" Bepo teased.

"Shhh!" Buggy hushed the whole class. He couldn't hear kalifa at all. "Quiet down, you stupid class."

"Loud Speaker! Loud Speaker! Loud Speaker!" The whole class teased.

_**"Buggy!" **_

"Oh! It's really a woman!" Sanji cried.

Buggy rolled his eyes at the whistling going on.

_**"Is Nami in your class?!" **_

"Sounds like Kalifa-san." Usopp said.

"I've told you guys a hundred times. I'm not a babysitter!" Buggy slammed his head on the board. "She's not here."

"Tell her that we didn't see her since lunch break." Kid added.

"You heard the big guy." Buggy sat on his swiveling chair. "Did something happened?"

_**"Nami has gone missing! I couldn't contact her at all. She just completely rushed out of nowhere."**_

Buggy picked his nose boringly. He turned away from the whole class.

They were looking at each other.

"Nami's gone?" Luffy breathed out.

Kid remembered the assination attempt last night. "Shit."

"Do you know where she is, Eustass-ya?" Law asked, making the whole class look at him.

"She's probably in deep shit, right now." Kid growled.

_**"Buggy. Do you think you could help me ask her classmates where she might be? I'm worried about her running off like that." **_

Buggy flicked the snot and sighed. "She's just probably on the rebellion age, you know? I mean we all go through that."

_**"Don't kid around! This is serious!" Kalifa pleaded. "Just ask them if they know anything." **_

Buggy sighed in annoyance. He turned his chair around. "Do you guys kn-" He blinked. "Garp is gonna kill me!" He yelled.

The whole Hell Class is Gone.

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**"Well. Well. Well." Zoro smirked at the screen. "Will you look at the 8k plus words in this update." **

**"The author said she did it because she didn't get to update yesterday and the day before." Sanji lit his smoke. "Not bad." **

**"I'm more curious to see what Cat Burglar-san has to sing in the festival. Yohoho." Brook said. "Kalifa mentioned that it's tear-jerker song." **

**"More importantly." Chopper grinned. "Bellemere and Nami finally reunited!"**

**"But then someone has to ruin it." Franky huffed. "The author is too cruel." **

**"That's right! That's right!" Nami nodded. "She loves making me feel miserable." **

**"At least you're the main protagonist here." Usopp patted her shoulder. **

**"Guys guys! It's been a while since we did this part, right?" Luffy grinned. **

**"Yes." Robin smiled. "The author missed the whole Strawhats." **

**"But then she planned to break us all up in the end though." Luffy looked at the script. **

**"GYAAHH! Who made Luffy touched the script?!" Usopp cried. "He spoiled something that was supposed to be in the chapter before the last chapter!" **

**"Should I have not done that?" Luffy tilted his head. **

**"Of course!" Usopp smacked his head. "You can't spoil something that will happen in the end." **

**"Then. Someone will die in the -." Luffy said innocently but the was cut off but Usopp.**

**"Please captain, don't say anything more." Usopp cried. "Robin." **

**Robin smiled and got the signal. **

**"In the next chapter, be ready for some tragic scenes." **

**All the Strawhats shouted all together. **

**LONG REVIEWS!**

**FOLLOW! **

**FAVORITES!**

**-Those are the greatest motivation for our lazy author! **

**The strawhats cheered. **

**-PS.**

**Nami continued. **

**"Since class will be starting next week. **

**Please expect a slow update. I mean.. SUPER SLOW. **

**Our lazy author is trying to study College Algebra.**

**Wish her luck!"**

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** .**

**Luffy grinned. **

**"Our lazy author checks her stories by reading new reviews.**

If this update got lots and lots of reviews then she'll probably have her motivation.

**So guys! Give her lots of HUGE MEATS!" **

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**"LUFFY!" **

**"I mean, LONGS REVIEWS." Luffy scratched his head. **


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One Piece, Hurt-Comfort, Romance