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Zoro nods. "Yeah, and that dumb ass better be there." he grumbles. Luffy goes silent. He looks down at the dagger that Miss All Sunday left. It was Y/n's and he was going to see her to give it back for her. After all,

'She couldn't fight without it, right?'

Later that day, the wind suddenly stops again, as the large flag of the Going Merry goes back down. Nami looks at it in surprise. "The wind stopped again. And right before we reach Little Garden."

"Yosh! Let's fish! Fish!" Luffy chants. Sanji walks up to Usopp who has already started to fish. "Oi. Where's the bait?" Sanji asks, holding up the empty wooden bucket. There was a single worm left.

"Hm? Oh I ate it!" Luffy says proudly. "You ate it?! Those were bugs y'know!" Sanji exclaims. Luffy picks up the last one, popping it into his mouth. "Really? They taste good!" he says. Usopp's eyes widen.

"Don't eat stuff like that!" Sanji was just irritated. "Now what?! We can't fish now that you've eaten our bait!!"

"Really? How about we use this?" Luffy holds up a ball of brown.........straw? No one knew exactly what it was. Sanji is about to scold him more, when he sees a large shadow covering the sunlight. He looks up and sighs.

"Oh. Another Mist." The crew looks up and sees a large gray dolphin. "Whoa! So cool!" Luffy says in awe. "Yosh men! Unfurl the sails! Ride the wave so we can lose this guy!"

Vivi watches in shock. One minute ago, everyone on the ship was fooling around, doing their own thing, but now they were focused and trying to save their ship from being crushed. The dolphin makes a large splash as the ship successfully dodged it, and continues to proudly sail.

"Nami! What direction should the ship take?" Luffy asks. "Give me a second!" she says, looking down at the Log Pose. "Turn to port, full!" she declares. "Yosh!" Luffy says, as the ship shifts in the direction. As they continue to sail, the fog and clouds from earlier seem to disappear, as there is a large green island ahead. There is smoke coming off of it, and there were large mountain, almost completely covered in green.

"There's no mistake.......Our next destination is that island!" Nami says, pointing to the island. Everyone stares at awe in the island. "So this is our second island in the Grand Line....."

When they set foot in the island, the crew states in awe as it seemed to have a jungle sort of feel to it. There was even everywhere and many vines as well as exotic flowers. The sounds of birds chirping could be heard all around. "So this is Little Garden!" he says in awe.

Zoro stands near the mast, his arms crossed. "There isn't anything 'little' about it." he grumbles. "This place doesn't fit it's cute little name," Nami frowns. "It's kind of like a thick jungle," Mist says, swimming around the water surrounding the ship. "We have to be careful," Vivi warns. "I'm worried about what Miss All Sunday said, and Water Bearer...."

"O-O-Oi! Does that mean a monster is going to show up?!" Usopp stutters. "Who knows?" Sanji says. Usopp screams. "Let's go to our next destination without going ashore on this one!! Y/n's not here so we can't get away if there's a monster!!" he yells. Nami sighs, putting her hands on her hip.

"But the Log can't be stored so quickly." Sanji also stands next to Nami, his arms crossed over his chest. "We also need to stock up on food soon." he adds. "We didn't get any in the last town we were in."

"There's a river mouth up there." Zoro says, pointing ahead. "Really?!" Nami dashes over to look in the direction Zoro was pointing. For once, he was right.

"But it's dangerous to go ashore!" Usopp says. Nami points at the strange plants. "Just look at the plants. I've never seen them in any encyclopedia." there is a loud screeching sound, and Nami cries out, putting her hands over her ears. Sanji blushes, "How cute!" he says. "You mean me?" Usopp gives Sanji a wink, acting 'cute.'

"Obviously I meant Nami-swan!!" he yells in irritation. "What was that?" Zoro mutters, looking around.

"Probably just another bird." Sanji says. He is unaware of the very very large bird coming up from behind him. Nami and Usopp gasp and back away in fear. "What's the matter?" Sanji asks confused. He turns around and his eyes widen as the talons reach out for him.

"Water Slicer!"

The bird cries out in pain as it's sliced in half. Both halves fall into the water. "Was that Y/n?!?!?" Luffy says excitedly. "Y/N!!! WHERE ARE YOU?!?!" Luffy yells at the top of his lungs. "IT"S ME! LUFFY! THE MAN WHO'S GOING TO BE KING OF PIRATES!!"

Nami smacks him, kicking him over and over as he lays on the deck. "Shut up! You want the whole island to know we are here?!" Nami hisses. "We don't even know if it's Y/n!"

"But that was her Water-thingy!" Luffy argues. There is a black figure, that quickly moves through the plants, sending a chill down Nami and Usopp's spines.

"Y-Y-Y/n?" Nami stutters. "This isn't f-f-funny! If this is really you, c-c-c-come out!!" Usopp says shakily. Suddenly there is a loud rumbling, and smoke surrounding the air. "That sounded like an eruption!"

"Is this just like any normal jungle?!" Nami says in horror. Usopp screams. "We're gonna dieee!!!"

There is a loud roar, and on the right side of the ship is a tiger. It looks like any normal tiger, except it's way oversized. "A tiger?!" Nami screeches. "It's too big!!" Nami and Usopp run on the opposite side of the deck, trying to stay as far away as possible.

The tiger suddenly growls in pain, as blood comes out of it's mouth, and the animal collapses with blood on his side. "W-W-What was that?! That was not normal! This is definitely not normal!" Nami screams, "Why does a tiger, king of the jungle fall covered in blood?!"

"It's decided! We're not gonna go ashore that island!!" Usopp yells, his whole body covered with sweat. "We'll quietly wait on the ship until the Log Pose is filled..." Nami says "and leave as soon as possible."

Usopp nods in agreement. "W-w-we have to get to Alabasta as quickly as possible..."

Zoro drops the anchor into the water. Luffy is facing the jungle as he laughs. "Sanji make lunch for me!" Sanji looks at him, slightly surprised. "Lunch?" he repeats. "Yeah! A pirate lunch! Lots of meat with no veggies! I smell adventure!" he says grinning happily.

"Just where are you going?" Nami asks. Luffy smiles proudly, swinging his arms. "Adventure! Adventure!" he says sing-songly. Nami cries comical tears. "It's no use......I can't change his mind....." she cries sadly.

"Sanji! Make lunch for me!" Luffy says. Sanji sighs, a smile on his face as he walks to the kitchen. "Okay. Hold on a bit." he says. Vivi looks out on the forest. She truly felt guilty for leaving Y/n like that. Plus, she wanted to get her mind off of the Log Pose, and just clear her head a little bit. "Say, can I come with you?" she asks.

"WHAT?!?!?" Usopp screams. "Sure! Come! Come!" Luffy says, just as enthusiastic. "NOT YOU TOO!!" Nami screeches.

"Yay!" Luffy says. "This is gonna be fun!!!" he says cheerfully. He looks down at Y/n's dagger in his hand. He puts it in the pocket of his jean shorts. "Better make sure to keep this safe!"

"Still, it's too dangerous for you Vivi!" Nami argues. "I'll be fine. Karoo's with me." she says. Karoo suddenly screams in realization that he would be coming along as well. Nami frowns, looking at the bird, with his beak wide open. "But he's too shocked to even say a word...."

"I'll make a lunch of love for Vivi-chan and dumb bird as well." Sanji says, standing in the door way of the kitchen. "Could you please make something to drink for Karoo as well?" she asks. Sanji nods. "Of course! Leave it to me!" he says.

Once Sanji finishes the lunches, he puts them in a large blue pack, tying it tightly and letting Luffy hold it. He has a wooden barrel like cup for Karoo, as it is glued to a thick piece of wood, which he attaches to Karoo's neck. "Now you're all set. Two pirate lunches, a drink for Karoo, and a bird lunch." he says.

"Okay!" Luffy says, as he jumps off the ship, running into the forest. Azul flies next to Karoo, who has Vivi on his back. "See ya later!!" he says.

"We'll be back in a little while!" Vivi says. Usopp and Nami watch the four descend. "Miss Wednesday sure is brave." Usopp mutters. "It's to be expected from someone who infiltrated an enemy organization." Nami grumbles, hands on her hips.

Luffy, Vivi, Karoo run through the forest, exploring the nature around them. Luffy skids to a stop, by a small pond of water. "Oops!" he says, stepping in to the water. There was hardly an inch deep water, so it wouldn't effect him. "What is it?" Vivi asks, coming over. "Look! There's a shellfish that also looks like a squid!" he says, pointing to the strange slimy creature.

Vivi hops off of Karoo to get a better look. Luffy scoops it up, grabbing the creature by its' shell, holding it up. "See? It's a shellfish squid!" he exclaims. Vivi frowns. "It looks like the ammonite." she says. Luffy frowns.

There is suddenly a deep roaring sound, as the ground proceeds to shake once again. Luffy and Vivi run in the direction of the sound. "Oh? Why is there a Sea King on land?" Luffy asks looking up. There was a tall creature looming over the trees. It had a long green neck, and mercury gold eyes.

"A DINOSAUR!!!" Vivi screams.

"A dinosaur?!" Luffy repeats, with a large smile on his face. "This really is an ancient island!!" Vivi exclaims. "The land here is stuck in the time of the dinosaurs!"

Vivi tensed as she heard a distant screaming, female voice. Luffy looked around in confusion, hearing the voice as well.

"LUUFFFYYYY!!!"

Luffy groaned as something crashed into him. "Ouch!" he yelled, holding onto his hat. "What was-" his eyes widen as he stared at the e/c h/c girl, now laying on top of him. Your forehead drenched in sweat, and you were exhausted. "Y/n?!" he exclaims.

You smile, and wink at the rubber captain. "Yo! Good to see you again!" she says.

Vivi got to work on your wounds. You had a few cuts here and there, but nothing too major. "What happened to you Water Bearer-san?" Vivi asks, as she bandages her forearm.

"Well after I escaped from Miss All Sunday," you begin. "I ended up washing up on this island. I was almost attacked by a strange man, but managed to get away." she frowns. "I....didn't get a good look at him. But, for the past few days now, I'v been doing my best to survive on the island. I avoided killing the dinosaurs, and have been just hunting for fish." she says.

Vivi was amazed. "You got away from Miss All Sunday?! But then, why did she have your dagger?!" Vivi asks. You frown.

~~Flashback~~

"What a fool. You really thought that old man was a good decoy?" You glare at the woman, but suddenly feel another pair of arms around your neck. "Dos Fleur! Clutch!"

There is a loud sickening crack and you scream in pain, as you hear the sound from your spine.

The woman smirks. "Oh. Did that hurt?" she asks. You grit your teeth, as you sit up to look at the woman. "Damn you......"

She smiles softly, as she strokes your cheek with her hand. "What a pretty little face. You know," you flinch at the woman's touch, looking away in disgust. "I don't think I want Crocodile to have you, just yet."

The arms around your body disappeared, as you were free. "That was a mistake!" you shout, reaching for your dagger, only to find it missing. You panic, seeing the raven haired woman dangling it in her head.

"I'll need this for a little while. Don't worry, you'll get it back." she winks, before slicing your arm, drawing blood on the blade. You wince, as she pushes you back into the sea. "Bye bye, Water-chan~"

~~End Flashback~~

You huff, crossing your arms over her chest. "I don't like her." you pout. Vivi sweat drops seeing your very childish attitude.

Luffy pulls out the dagger, handing it to you. "Here you go Y/n!" Your eyes widen slightly, seeing the dagger. "Luffy! Thank you so much!" you say, taking it.

"Shishishi! No problem Y/n! After all, how else are you going to fight?" he says, flashing a bright goofy smile at you. Your heart started to race, as you stared at the raven haired male.

'What....? What is this feeling?' you thought to yourself, confused. You'd felt this back at the Baratie Sea Restaurant, and now here it was again!

Luffy stopped laughing, and found himself captivated by your eyes. They were so pretty, with their bright e/c, and your smile. That smile made his heart skip a beat. The two seemed to forget the noise around them, as all they could focus on was each other.

"Ahem" Vivi clears her throat. Y/n's eyes snapped open and Luffy and you smack heads. "OUCH!!" You both cry, rubbing the red spot on your foreheads. "Vivi!" you whine. "Don't do that!"

Luffy frowns. What was that? What was he just about to do? Luffy questions himself, but just shrugs it off. Thinking was too much work. Luffy stretches one arm up toward the long necked dinosaur, and the other around your waist. "Let's go, Y/n!" he says.

"EH?! W-wait L-Luffy!!" but it was too late as she was pulled up, onto the dinosaur. Luffy lands on it's neck with a splat! You scream, hugging tightly onto the neck as she doesn't want to look down.

"Don't jump on it!" Vivi yells.

~~Meanwhile~~

"T-this is bad! Really bad!" Nami exclaims, as she holds tightly onto an old brown book she has. Usopp starts to sweat nervously, awaiting for the bad news. "What?! What is it?!" he asks.

Nami gasped as there was a large shadow looming over the Merry. She looks up slowly, in horror as there was a large figure with glowing red eyes. Usopp sees the figure too, and they both scream. Nami dropped the book, as her body was stiff.

The book read;

"To the residents, the island is as if a 'little garden'. Little Garden. That is what I will call this place. Louise Arnote, explorer"

To be Continued..............