You feel like you can fly to the moon with the energy you have.

You should be careful with it though, the kickback would be harsh from what Ivankov said. But you're happy right now. When they went to New Kama Land, they managed to have a sink and a lot of food that you needed. You managed to wash off the blood on your cap and made it seem like how it was before!

You also had some of the other okama's repair your old white long sleeved shirt. The shorts were sadly not savageable, as well as the bindings underneath which had your old tie as well. But as long as you had one thing from your past, you're fine. Your new outfit consisted of your now repaired white long sleeved blouse and new black bindings underneath that covered your chest as well as stomach. New black jeans shorts were adjourned on your legs, while your now polished and repaired big black boots were on your feet.

Heck! The New Kama people even managed to snag your swords when Magellan was too busy with things on the other levels.

You have never felt more refreshed for a war. Probably because you've never been to one.

You spotted Crocodile while he sat with a new stylish fur coat of his, with a fancy shirt that suited him way more then that ugly plaid looking thing he had in Alabasta. You tilted your head as you looked at him light a cigar on his lips, that were also covered in bejeweled rings like before.

'He kinda looks like one of the mobsters...' You thought, scratching your left scarred cheek.

"(Y/N)!" A body suddenly smacked into your back as arms went around your neck, and legs around your torso. You gave a laugh as you bodily slammed him back with him on the floor as they began to wrestle with each other as the people around them stared at the odd spectacle.

"Luffy, you're lucky I didn't haven't my sword on me or you would've been cut in half." You said with a smirk as you had him in a head lock. "Shishishishi! Hey, I heard you came here because you already thought I was coming! How'd you know?!" You answered with a noogie to his head that you knew he wouldn't let his brother get killed.

Luffy then took a glance back behind you and then glanced back at you when he was released.

"Do you really trust him (Y/N)?"

You thought about it, feeling everyone's eyes on you for some reason.

He's a cruel man. Not kind at all. The man is also arrogant, his only expression seeming to be a smirk or a frown. When he laughs, it's usually out of dark or cruel amusement. Crocodile always made you tense, ready, always on guard with the impatient man. Yet, the fact that he had dark amusement and was impatient was what made you not immediately kick his butt. He managed to somehow be one of few that you didn't fight because of how they acted or their morals. When he wasn't acting possessive, arrogant, or just seeming to try to piss you off...he was actually entertaining to be around with.

He was a man who knew what he wanted and strived for it, making it real. If Luffy didn't stop him, you're positive he would've become the King of Alabasta. A man that trusted no one but himself. Believed in a world that only the strong strive, which is true. The weak must become strong to live in this world. The few moments that they bumped into each other throughout the years when you became a pirate were interesting.

A mere interest in your father grew into something more, asking questions on what he's heard lately from your travels, as well as sometimes buying you dinner. Again, a gentlemen, if he wasn't pushy and arrogant all the time. You enjoyed the food either way and would thank him for it, even though you were suspicious of his motives.

Which has always been the same.

Unlike Doflamingo, Crocodile makes it obvious what he wants when he interacts with you. Every time, he's shown the signs. You weren't stupid. He wants something from you, you
aren't sure what.

But because of that, you sometimes spied when his narrowed silver eyes would loosen to one of relaxation. The odd way he would show concern when you talked about the pirates or marines you fought and caught an injury.

"You need to stop being so childish and naive in your way of thinking, Gin Chi. It'll get you killed one day."

He stated the obvious, something he wouldn't usually go out of his way for in your years of observing him.

Not just that, but he took great care in your treasure. Your Marine cap had no blood, no dirt, and no nick from his hook anywhere on it when you gave it to him to keep safe on his side of the cell.

A man of his word.

You put a hand on your cap in thought as you looked down at the boy who you believed will be Pirate King.

"If I trust him with my treasure, it would be insulting if I didn't trust him with my own life." You answered, causing disbelief to ring through New Kama Land. Luffy still had his expression blank when suddenly Crocodile's dark laugh sprang through.

"Kuhahahaha! It seems you haven't changed at all from your naive way of thinking." You glanced at him from under your cap, raising an eyebrow and giving a small "Oh?" You spoke to Luffy once more, not taking your eyes off of Crocodile.

"Make no mistake Straw Hat Luffy, he will help you get out of here but he will follow his own goals. Do not trust him." Luffy nodded as Crocodile's eyes slightly narrowed but made no comment of his own.

You went to collect your swords and put Karasu on your hip and Kuroi ten'nosabaki on situated comfortably on your back. You straightened your cap on your head as Luffy cracked his knuckles. Jinbei standing by him while Crocodile stood a little off to the right of you.

"Let's go save Ace!"

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*Gin Chi: means Silver Blood in Japanese.

**Karasu(Raven): your noticeably smaller and total black sword that is on your hip. You can imagine whatever sword you want, but perhaps the Chokuto sword will fit. Like Sasuke's sword from Naruto Shippuden.

**Kuroi ten'nosabaki🗡🎇 💀(Black Heaven's Judgement): your black with a sheen of silver buster sword that's carried on your back. Created by your father, Silver of the Molten Metal. Think of it like Cloud's sword from Final Fantasy or Zabuza's sword from Naruto.

(Your sword is a mix of Cloud's and Zabuza's, there is no hole in your sword, but there IS a half moon cut in it. But the half moon cut near the top of the sword.)

Crocodile is so interesting to me. I feel like the only way he would be able to show he cares about someone is by insulting them in a way that can be misleading.

And likes to buy them dinner. A lot.

A gentlemen indeed.

AND IVE ENTERED THE ANIME WATTY AWARDS BY OriginalAnimeAwards !! XD HOPEFULLY ILL WIN, BUT I NEED EVERYONES HELP TO DO THAT!

When it's October 2nd, everybody go to OriginalAnimeAwards  2016 voting book, find the One Piece section, and comment "I vote for Strong" and that's that. ^_^

I'm aiming for at least 3rd place. SO LETS DO THIS EVERYBODY!! XD

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*Everybody staring at the Author*

Author: ...*nervous fidgeting* >.>

*Everybody continues to stare*

Author: ...*puts hand on face in despair, thinking to herself* 'Why did I say that? Now everybody thinks Crocodile is going to...!' *groans* 'But I wasn't technically lying. He's going to be the first of SOMETHING...should I say it? But then—'

*Author's phone vibrates*

Author: *immediately grabs it and looks at who it could be* *widens eyes and gives a huge grin* WOOHOO! *gets up to open the door*

Doflamingo: Fufu~ Wonder who that could be hm? Another one of author's 'friends'?

Crocodile: Be silent flamingo. Clearly you're still put off by what they said to you. *puffs cigar calmly*

Doflamingo: *eyes flash in remembrance as a sock grin starts to form* Ah, yes~. Such bravado...too bad they are close to the author. I would've had fun hearing their screams—.

Smoker: *growls* Like I would let you, Warlord. *hand tightens on jitte* This may be a neutral zone, but I won't hesitate if any of you starts to attack the Author or her friends.

Hattori: Coo~ Coo~

Lucci: *snarks*How honorable.

Smoker: *eyes flash towards him in a scowl* What kind of marine are you? I don't see what (Y/N) sees in the likes of you.

Lucci: *dark smirk* Oh? Is that so? Maybe it's because when an enemy comes, you aren't bloodthirsty enough to satisfy that idiot.

Smoker: *scowl darkens* Repeat that you little shit—!

Shanks: *smiles calmly and gets between the two* Now, now. Let's all calm down and have some rum shall we? *looks between the both of them, his eyes slightly narrowed* We all have enough trouble as it is.

Lucci: ...*scoffs and looks away*

Smoker: Tch...drink your own damn rum Red Hair. Like I would share a drink with you. *lets go of his jitte and with one last scowl towards Lucci, walks away and leans against the wall*

Shanks: *still has a clam smile on his face, but his shoulders now seem less tense*

Mihawk: ...you have a way with people, Red Hair.

Shanks: *blinks* smiles sheepishly* Dahaha! I do? *blinks again, this time in wonderment* wait, did you just say something nice to me Mihawk?

Mihawk: ...*looks away and closes his eyes*

Shanks: Mihawk is so cruel...not as cruel as the Author though.*eyes move towards Crocodile* Hey, Crocodile.

Crocodile: *moves his eyes towards the Red Hair*

Shanks: Do you know anything more about what the author said to you?

Crocodile: No.

*Everybody frowns or narrow their eyes*

Shanks: Huh...odd. Did she perhaps—

Author: GUYS!! *comes in with two new people that are around her arms, one blushing heavily and the other looking around in bewilderment* I FINALLY GOT THEM!! *wide smile*

Hattori: Coo?

Lucci: *glances towards the newcomers and widens his eyes in surprise* Kaku?

Kaku: *blinks and looks over at Lucci* gives a shaky grin* Hey Lucci! How's a going?

Lucci: *moves his eyes over to the other man* ...Paulie.

Paulie: *looks at Lucci* scowls* looks away again* Do I HAVE to be here? *questions to author*

Author: ...*frowns* *looks between Kaku, Paulie and Lucci* remembers their past* brows furrow* I...I'm sorry Paulie. I wasn't thinking but...yes. You have to be here at the times I call you over.

Paulie: *tightens hold on cigar between his teeth* looks pained but quickly hides it* I see...*looks at the authors arm around him* blushes* Can you let go?!

Author: *blinks* looks at his face*   (¬‿¬)

Paulie: *gets taken aback* W-what the hell is that face?! And what are you wearing?!

Author: *wearing shorts with a short sleeved hoodie that's open to see her tank top*smiles mischievously* GAH!! *lets go of Kaku completely and glomps Paulie to the ground*

*Everybody's eyes widened*

Author: YOURE TOO CUTE~!! IM WEARING SHORTS YOU SILLY LITTLE TSUNDERE~~~!!!

Paulie: *stuttering and tries to push her off* realizing that her Author powers are stronger then him, he probably won't be able to push her off* G-g-get off me you crazy indecent woman! You're just as bad as (Y/N)!

*everybody's eyes narrow*

Kaku: *laughs* You sure Paulie? (Y/N) seemed worse to you from what I remember.

Lucci: *dark eyes narrow and flash dangerously* That idiot...had a strange way to annoy you. *eyes move towards Kaku* You shouldn't speak so familiarly about a pirate Kaku. Know your place.

Kaku: *eyes slightly narrow and grin tightens* I do know my place, thanks Lucci. Do you know yours? Towards (Y/N)?

Lucci: *eyes flash and gives a low animalistic growl*

Author: *sees what's going on* gets up from Paulie quickly, who sighs in relief*  H-hey! Let's move on to the votes s-shall we?

Main Pairings
Shanks: 21
Mihawk:31
Crocodile:7
Doflamingo: 14
Smoker: 17
Lucci: 14

Side Pairings
Kaku: 2
Paulie: 2

I FINALLY included the side pairings. Thing is, do you guys think I should have the side pairings and main pairings together? Or should I separate them with a room that are next to each other?

I don't know guys... I don't want Paulie to suffer with the members of CP9 there. Kaku, maybe. But Lucci...? Paulie can't be close to him at all times.

So? What do you guys think? Separate the main and side pairings by room? Or keep them altogether to have a suffering and such a sweet tsundere that is named Paulie there?

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THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO HAS VOTED AND COMMENTED!! I APPRECIATE EVERY SINGLE THING FOR THE READERS WHO HAVE DONE SO!! XD

I HOPE EVERYONE HAS A NICE DAY/NIGHT!! XD

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