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Author�s Note: Here�s
chapter 3! I hope you all enjoy this one! I felt something was missing so I
held it back for awhile. I couldn�t really figure it out, so I just hope it�s
okay. Please review! Flames and criticism are welcome! Enjoy! XD

Denial

Chapter 3: Letting Go

Nami slowly opened her eyes and stared up at the ceiling for
awhile.

�Ah! You�re awake!�

Nami slowly turned her head. �You�re not really there�� she
whispered.

�That�s right�I�m not.�

�Then why do I keep seeing you�?� she whispered as a tear
silently glided down to the bed.

�I don�t know��

�What do you want?� she asked quietly.

�Just to talk��

�What about�?� she asked.

�Just stuff!�

Nami felt herself getting annoyed. �For someone who really
isn�t there�you sure are annoying�� she replied.

He chuckled. �Are you feeling better?�

�I guess�Other than the fact that I�m talking to myself and
keep seeing someone who died more than two months ago�I�m peachy�� she replied.

He laughed. �You�re funny, Nami!�

�Yeah�funny�� she whispered. She closed her eyes tightly,
and then reopened them. He was gone. More tears streamed down her nose and
dripped one by one onto the bed. �Why?� she whispered before closing her eyes.

Suddenly, she heard the door open. She opened her eyes and
looked toward it. Zoro was frowning at her tears. �You okay?� he asked.

�Un�� she replied quietly. Then she looked back at where he
had been sitting.

Zoro glanced over at the chair. Then he turned back to her.
�Was he here again?� he asked quietly.

�Un�� she whispered as she nodded. Zoro closed his eyes and
then walked over and sat down in the same chair. Nami kept her eyes on the same
spot where Zoro now was. �I don�t know why I keep seeing him�He talks to me and
everything�� she whispered.

�The doctor said that might still happen�� said Zoro
quietly.

�I know�� she whispered as more tears glided down her face. She
sniffled and then wiped them away. Then she turned up toward the ceiling. �I
wish�it would stop�� she finally whispered after awhile. �I don�t want to see
him anymore�� she continued.

Zoro watched as she silently cried to herself. A month and a
half had past since they had come to this island. Ferris had worked wonders on
Nami. He was an incredible doctor. Zoro had been able to talk to her about what
had happened without her flipping out. He had been able to apologize for what
he had done. She had surprisingly accepted his apology. She was now level with
the fact that Luffy had in fact died. She no longer denied or suppressed the
memory.

The only problem was from time to time, she would see him.
She had also come to terms that even though she saw him�he didn�t actually
exist. �How are you feeling today?� asked Zoro quietly.

�I feel alright�� she replied.

�Feel up for a walk?� he asked.

�Un...I think I do�� she replied as she sat up. Zoro stood
as she got up out of the bed. She slipped some shoes on and walked out ahead of
him.

They both walked outside into the warm air. Nami no longer
had a limp. Her leg had completely healed, thanks to Chopper�s excellent
healing ability. Nami appreciated everything Zoro was trying to do for her. He
was extremely patient and understanding, which surprised her greatly. She
understood that he must have felt guilty for what had happened to her and to
Luffy. She accepted that fact and allowed him to ease that guilt by helping her
whenever he could.

The crew took her on daily walks, whenever each of them
stayed with her. Today, it was Zoro. She needed to get out and about and
breathe in the fresh air. The walks also helped her with her state. It helped
clear her mind and put her at ease. �The Ero-cook is making a special dessert
for you�� said Zoro breaking the long silence.

�Oh?� replied Nami as she looked over at him.

�Aa�I wasn�t supposed to tell you though�So just act
surprised�� he said with a smirk.

Nami laughed softly. �Alright�I will.� she replied as she
looked away. �Is it made from my mikan?� she asked.

�Aa�he found a new recipe the other day.� he said.

�I see�Then I�m sure I will like it and still be surprised
by it.� she said with a warm smile. �You guys have been great�You�ve had so
much patience for me�I can imagine just how much trouble I was�yet you all
stuck by me�Thanks�� she said quietly.

�That�s our job as Nakama�I�m sure you would have done the same��
he replied.

Nami turned to him and smiled. �Un�I would have�� she
replied.

One Month and A Week
Ago

Nami lay on the chair staring up at the ceiling. Chopper sat
in a chair near by just watching. It was the day after she had found Luffy�s
hat. She kept it with her at all times. It was lying on her chest. After
observing her hysteric behavior the day before, Ferris had calmly begun talking
to Nami. After awhile, she had started to calm down. Chopper had been amazed.
They hadn�t even had to sedate her. Now, Ferris was scribbling in a note book.
Finally, he looked up at Nami.

�Alright, tell me about your mother and sister.� he said in
a calm and relaxing voice.

�Bellemere and Nojiko�?� she asked with furrowed brows.

�That�s right�You mentioned to me yesterday about them.�
replied Ferris.

�Bellemere�was important to me�She took Nojiko and me in�She
took care of us�She was a great mother�� she said quietly.

�I see�� said Ferris as he wrote some more. �And your
sister?� he asked.

�Nojiko�Nojiko took care of me after Bellemere died�� she
replied. She was quiet for awhile. �She�s also very important to me�� she
whispered.

�I see�Is there anyone else who�s important to you,
Nami-san?� asked Ferris.

�Un�Gen-san�He was like a father to us�He also took care of
us in his own way.� she said. She was having trouble giving him major details
about the people she cared about. She still didn�t trust him.

�How did you feel about your mother�s death?� he asked.

�It�It was horrible�She�died right in front of me�� she
whispered.

Ferris� head shot up. �She died in front of you?� he asked.

�Un�� replied Nami as she turned and looked at him with
furrowed brows. �Why do you ask?� she asked.

�It�s�nothing, just sad is all�� he replied as he looked
back down and began to write. �So, she lost her mother right before her eyes,
and from what Chopper-san has said�The same thing happened with their
Captain�It must have been extremely traumatizing for her�� he thought to
himself as he jotted some stuff down.

�How exactly did your mother die?� he asked.

Tears formed her in eyes as she turned back to the ceiling.
�She was murdered�� she whispered.

Ferris� eyes widened. �Murdered�� he thought. �How was she
murdered?� he asked softly.

�A merman named Arlong�He shot her right in front of my
sister and me�and Gen-san too�� she replied.

�I see�What happened to this Arlong?� he asked.

Both Chopper and Nami made a loud reaction to his question.
Ferris quickly turned to Chopper. Chopper was frantically shaking his head no.
Ferris quickly turned to Nami. Her face was contorted in pain. He quickly stood
up. �It�s okay! We don�t have to talk about Arlong!� he said as he walked up to
her. �How about we talk about your friends? How do you feel about them?� he
asked.

�My�my friends�?� she whispered.

�That�s right. Tell me all about them. Starting with
Chopper-san.� he said in a soothing voice as he turned and sat back down.

They went one by one through each of her crew mates and
everyone they had met and befriended a long their journey. She skipped past
certain events at Ferris� request when he realized it had too much to do with
Luffy and was too much for her. He was sure he would eventually get her to talk
about Luffy. It would just take some time�

----

It took three weeks, to finally get her to talk about Luffy.
She still cried while she talked about him. However, the progress was, she was
able to handle talking about him without going off the deep end.

The crew was amazed that Ferris was able to get Nami to talk
about him so quickly. �How did you do it?! I thought it would take months to
get her to finally talk about him! I mean, I was there watching, but��
exclaimed Chopper in awe. he couldn�t finish his sentence.

�Quite honestly, I did too�� replied Ferris. Everyone looked
up at him in surprise. �However, she is a very strong woman�She is quite
admirable. I have never seen a patient come to terms so quickly. I think it has
a lot to do with that hat and everything you are all doing for her.� explained
Ferris.

�Aa, Nami-san has always been strong�� remarked Sanji.

�Aa�I�m glad she�s doing better�� said Chopper with a smile.
It was the first genuine smile he had made in a long time. Everyone else also
smiled.

�Well, it�s time I go talk to her now. Are you coming,
Chopper-san?� asked Ferris with a smile.

�Aa!� exclaimed Chopper with a nod as he smiled. Ferris
nodded and then turned to go to Nami.

Ferris opened the door and looked surprised. Nami was
staring at the empty chair and crying. She looked towards him and then back at
the chair. �I see him�� she whispered.

Chopper and Ferris both made quiet noises in surprise. �Is
he�Is he here, right now?!� he asked as he turned to the chair.

�Hai�� she whispered as she stared at the chair.

�Oi, Nami�Are you sure?!� asked Chopper.

�Hai�� she replied again in a whisper.

Ferris cautiously approached her. �Is he saying anything,
Nami-san?� he asked. She nodded. �What is he saying?� he asked.

�He wants to know�who you are, and why you keep talking as
if he isn�t here�� she whispered.

Tears formed in Chopper�s eyes as he stared at the empty
chair. �Luffy�� he whispered.

�He�s�calling for Chopper�He�s�he�s greeting you �� said
Nami as more tears flowed from her eyes.

�Luffy!� cried Chopper as he began to cry.

�He wants us to stop crying�� she said as she continued to
stare at the chair. �He can�t hear you�Luffy�� she whispered. Chopper turned to
her. Her eyes moved upward, and then she slowly turned her head as if watching
him. �He can�t see you either�� she said.

Chopper turned to where she was looking. �Luffy!� he cried
in pain.

Ferris observed everything, even Chopper�s reaction. Then he
closed his eyes and sighed.

�He�s the doctor that everyone had me see�You told me to let
them help me, remember�So, here I am�Although�I didn�t do what you said�I gave
them trouble�� she was saying. Then she shook her head no as she lowered her
head.

�Nami-san��

Nami looked over to Ferris. �He isn�t really
there�Nami-san�� he said quietly.

Nami�s eyes shifted to just beside him. �Luffy�� she whispered.

�What is he saying now?� asked Ferris.

�He�s�upset about what you said�He wants to know why no one
can see him�� she said.

�He�s not really there, Nami-san�Close your eyes tightly,
count to five, and then open them.� he said.

More tears flowed down her cheeks as her face contorted in
pain. �I don�t want to�� she whispered.

�You must�It�s the only way you will get better.� said
Ferris calmly.

Nami�s eyes again shifted just to the left of Ferris. �I�m
sorry�Luffy�� she said as she closed her eyes. After awhile, she lowered her
head and covered her ears. �Please�� she whispered. �I�m sorry!� she said.

�Let him go�Nami-san�� he said.

�I can still hear him! He�s�he�s telling me to look at him!�
she cried.

�He isn�t there! It�s all in your mind! Let him go!�
exclaimed Ferris firmly but calmly.

�You aren�t really here, Luffy! Please!� she begged as she
began to sob. Then she cried out in her agony.

�Nami! Luffy!� cried Chopper as he continued to cry.

Suddenly, her crying quieted. She slowly opened her eyes and
looked up. Then she began to look around. Her face contorted in sadness as she
brought a hand to her mouth. �He�s gone�I�m so sorry�Luffy�� she whispered.

Ferris approached her slowly. �It�s alright�I understand how
you feel about this�but you must understand�That wasn�t him�It was an image
created by your mind. It�s kind of like a self defense mechanism. Your mind
makes you see things that aren�t really there to help you cope.� he explained
as he leaned down next to her.

Nami nodded in understanding. �This will probably still
happen from time to time. It will go away eventually when your mind realizes
you no longer need it.� he continued to explain. Nami nodded again.

Ferris turned to Chopper, who was still quietly crying with
his head lowered. �They all seem to be going through a lot over this friend�s
death�He most definitely must have been someone extremely important to them.�
he thought with a sad frown.

----

Ferris had managed to talk to each member of the crew to
also help them out. He got everything he needed to know about Luffy. He was
indeed an incredible person, and was highly important to them. He was told of
how he saved each and every one of them. How he had changed their lives for the
absolute better. How he had promised to help them accomplish their dreams. He
had put many lives ahead of his own, even though he had his own dream. He had
sacrificed his life for his crew. He almost wished�he could have met this man.

He sat at his desk at home reading over all of his notes
from the crew. Each one had a different opinion about him, but all generally
cared just as much for him. He had also been talking with the swordsman. He
felt responsible for their Captain�s death as well. He also felt responsible
for what had happened to their Navigator.

He remembered when the paper had come in a week after they
had arrived. How they had reacted to the announcement that Monkey D. Luffy had
been eliminated by the World Government. They had been furious. He remembered
there was a lot of yelling and tears. It had taken him a good long while to get
them all to calm down. The government had labeled it a great accomplishment. He
also remembered over hearing people talk about it in town, that they were
grateful to the World Government, also that they should catch the rest of the
dangerous crew of his. They had eliminated a horrible and dangerous man and
should take care of the rest of them.

Ferris had sighed and shook his head sadly. The government
had only accomplished in causing good people so much pain, and the death of a
good man. He was beginning to have doubts about the World Government, and from
what Robin had explained to him about all she knew, he was definitely having
his doubts. They had covered up the fact that it was Luffy who had defeated the
notorious Crocodile. They had also covered up some facts about Enies Lobby.
Ferris had vaguely remembered reading about those events. He hadn�t at first
recognized the crew at first.

After hearing their tales, he had started to remember.
Seeing their behavior and how they were, he was able to easily believe
everything they had said. Being good with psychology had a lot to do with it.
He could tell when a person was lying or not. He knew for a fact, they most
definitely were not lying. He
frowned. It was disturbing to find out that the World Government, people he had
trusted, was hiding something.

He was helping the crew stay hidden as well. He knew it was
extremely dangerous for them to stay in one place for so long. If anyone found
out about them, they would be in great danger. He wasn�t sure if they would
make it out safely or not. He knew he himself would also get into a lot of
trouble for aiding them. He didn�t mind. He wanted to help them.

Ferris sighed and leaned back in his chair. They were going
through a lot. He felt horrible for them. They were all good people, even if
they were pirates. They were better than a lot of normal people he had ever
met. They were polite and generous and often made breakfast, lunch, and dinner
for him and Ms. Ness. He could see their absolute gratitude for his helping their
friend. He really liked them, all of them. They had gone through a great deal
during their childhoods. He knew everything about them. It hadn�t taken long
for him to earn their trust and vice versa.

----

Desini grinned at Jin. He had recovered relatively fast. �Most
of the scars are gone! You just have a few on your face�and a few on your body.
I don�t really know if they will ever go away though. There�s this one here.�
she said as she lightly ran a finger over it from his forehead over his eye and
down to his cheek. �This one that criss-crosses over it.� she said as she ran it
across his cheek. Then she moved it to his other cheek. �This one that slants.�
she said as she ran it over his other cheek. �And this one.� she finished as
she ran it across his chin. �He looks familiar to me�I wonder if I�ve run
across him before.� she thought to herself.

�I see�� he replied.

�Don�t worry. They will all fade!� she exclaimed with a
cheerful smile.

Jin smiled in return as she stood just a few inches from
him. �Aa�I�m sure they will.� he said.

She grinned at his positive attitude. Then she stood up
straighter. �That�s the spirit!� she exclaimed as she grinned. �Think you�re up
for a walk today? We could go for a hike! My little house is on the edge of
town. There�s mostly wilderness behind here.� she explained.

Jin felt excitement build up inside him. He wasn�t sure
where it had come from. He raised a brow. �Aa�I think I would like that�� he
replied.

�Great! Put your shoes and shirt back on and we will go for
a walk!� she exclaimed cheerfully as she turned to the kitchen. She began
packing some food.

Jin bent over and began putting on the shoes she had bought
for him and then put his shirt back on. Once he was done, he stood up and
walked over to her. �Need help?� he asked as he peered over her shoulder.

�Nope! I got it!� she replied with a smile. She had to admit,
it was very pleasant having another person around. Jin was a very pleasant
companion. He had been with her for a week now, including the time he had been
unconscious. After he had gotten over his memory loss and learned to cope
without it, he had turned into a more positive person. He also had a sense of
humor. She found she really liked him, and she didn�t like many people. He was
still negative at times, but she always tried to help him see past that.

�Okay�� he replied as he walked away and sat down on a
chair.

After she was finished she turned to him. �Alright, let�s
go!� she said cheerfully with a grin.

He grinned back at her which caused her to laugh. She loved
it when he smiled. �Okay!� he exclaimed as he got up. He walked up to her and
grabbed the bag.

They made their way outside and began to head towards the
wilderness. It was no longer painful for him to walk or move. He was actually
surprised at how quickly his wounds had healed. He had told Desini that it was
because she was a natural healer.

Desini ran forward and climbed up a big rock. �Oi, Desi,
wait for me!� exclaimed Jin as he laughed and ran up after her. He had gotten
lazy and started calling her Desi. She had told him she loved it and wondered
why she never thought of it herself. She laughed as he ran up.

�This is one of my favorite spots!� she said as she climbed
up higher ahead of him. As soon as she reached the top, she turned to him and
grabbed his arm and pulled him forward as soon as he climbed up. �Look!� she
said as she pointed.

Jin stared in awe. There was a beautiful view spread out
before them. �Wow�� he whispered.

�Un! I love this view!� she exclaimed. �I would just sit up
here for hours�Take it all in�Slow down�� she said quietly.

Jin turned to her. She had a small smile on her face as she
stared off into the view. A breeze gently blew through her hair. Jin titled his
head to the side. Desini turned to him. �What?� she asked with wide blinking
eyes.

�Nothing!� he exclaimed with a grin as he looked back at the
view. Desini smiled as she also turned.

Then she grinned. �Come on! I have other places to show you!�
she said as she began to pull him down.

�O�oi!� he exclaimed as he began to laugh.

She took him to a small river. It had a pool at the end of
it with a waterfall. It was the same waterfall he had seen in the distance from
atop of the rock. �This is another of my favorite spots�I love to go swimming
here!� she exclaimed. �Let�s swim!� she exclaimed cheerfully as she turned to
him. Then without his response she stepped forward and removed her shirt.

�O�oi, Desi! What are you doing?!� yelled Jin as he blushed.

She turned to him. �I don�t know about you, but I�m going
for a swim!� she said as she then removed her skirt. Jin�s blush deepened as he
turned away.

�You have no sense of modesty� do you?�� he asked in exasperation with narrowed eyes
as he stared to the left. Suddenly, he heard a splash. He turned toward the
water. He saw where she had jumped in as the water began to ripple.

Suddenly, she emerged with a bit of a gasp. �Cold!� she
yelled and then began to laugh.

Jin felt himself blush again. �You�re nuts�� he said quietly
with a raised brow and a small smile.

She grinned up at him. �You coming in?!� she asked
cheerfully.

Jin lowered his gaze to just the water. �Uh�no�� he replied
quietly.

�Aw�why not?� she asked with a bit of a pout.

�I�m not sure�I don�t�know if I can swim�� he replied.

�Are you afraid of the water?� she asked with a raised brow.

�No�� he replied slightly confused.

Desini frowned as she moved her arms to keep herself afloat.
�Well, that�s sad�I can always teach you!� she exclaimed with a grin.

�No thanks�I�ll stay right here where it�s nice and dry.� he
replied with a smile as he sat on a rock. He did almost drown not too long ago.
He wasn�t interested in water right now.

�Suit yourself.� she said in a teasing voice as she began to
do the back stroke. Jin blushed again and looked away. All she was wearing was
her under garments. He was very much aware of her beauty, and it made him feel
uncomfortable. He heard her giggle. His cheeks puffed out his he narrowed his
eyes in annoyance. �It�s cute when you blush!� she called to him.

�Shut up!� he said with his puffed cheeks. She laughed
again.

After awhile, he heard sloshing, and then footsteps. He kept
staring off to his left. �Okay, I�m done.� she said.

He turned to her and then quickly turned away with a blush.
She burst out laughing. �That wasn�t funny!� he yelled.

She pulled her shirt over her head as she laughed. �It was
definitely funny! You should have seen your face! It was so adorable!� she said
as she poked his cheek with her finger in her laughter.

Jin stood up and began to walk away. �Oh, come on! I was
just kidding with you!� she said as she ran after him.

�How can you do that with someone you just met?!� he asked
as he kept walking.

�I don�t know. I don�t really care�also, I trust you.� she
said seriously.

Jin stopped walking and turned to her with furrowed brows.
�So, you�d do that with anyone?� he asked. He looked appalled.

�Well, maybe not anyone�I said I trusted you.� she said with
a smile.

�You�ve only known me for a week!� he exclaimed in
disbelief.

�Doesn�t matter�I dunno, for some reason�I just trust you�I
know you�d never hurt me.� she
explained quietly. Jin stared at her in wide eyed surprise. Then he slowly
turned his head away still wide eyed. Desini furrowed her brows as she
approached him. �Are you okay?� she asked with a slight frown.

�Aa�� he replied quietly.

�Do you remember something?� she asked.

�I�don�t think so�� he replied. Then he furrowed his brows.
�But�I think you�re right�� he said as he turned and continued walking. Desini
watched after him for awhile before following him.

�You know, I�ve been thinking.� she said.

�About what?� he asked as he looked over his shoulder.

�Well, since you don�t know about where you come from, why
don�t we ask someone?� she suggested.

Jin stopped abruptly and turned to her. She stared at him
wide eyed. Then he turned away again. �I don�t know if that�s such a good
idea�� he said quietly.

�Why not?� she asked.

�Well, for one�I don�t know why you found me the way you
did�It could cause trouble�I think it�s best to wait until I get my memory
back�� he explained.

Desini stared at him for a while before nodding. �Okay.� she
said as she walked up to him. �Well, since you don�t want to do that, why not
stay with me. I will be going soon. I have other bounties to catch. I was only
taking a small break. Maybe you could help me out.� she suggested.

Jin looked off to the side and brought a hand to his chin.
�Alright.� he finally said. �I don�t have anywhere else to go. Maybe if I
travel around, I will remember something.� he said.

�Well, there�s only forward in the Grand Line for me, but
I�m sure something may come up.� she said.

�THE GRAND LINE?!� he yelled with huge eyes.

Desini stared at him in surprise. �Oh�I guess you forgot you
were in the Grand Line as well, huh?� she asked.

Jin began to randomly look around. �This�this�this is the
Grand Line?!� he asked as he began to walk in random directions.

�Un�� replied Desini as she slowly followed him. She was a
bit worried about his reaction.

Then suddenly he turned with a grin. �That�s so cool! I
remember hearing about this place! What the hell am I doing here?!� he said
really fast and jumbled. �Wait, how do I remember hearing about it�?� he
finally asked realizing what he just said. Then he brought a hand to his
forehead.

Desini finally reached him. She noticed sweat began beading
down his face. �Oi, don�t think about it so much. It will come to you with
time. You seem to remember the basics, about our world and everything in it. I
think you just don�t remember anything personal. To be honest, sometimes you
seem like two different people to me.�
she said with a half smile.

Jin looked up at her. �I�what?� he asked.

Desini laughed softly. �It�s nothing. Forget what I said.�
she said as she walked past him. �So, I guess that makes us partners. I will of
course share the bounty with you.� she said as she was walking away.

Jin turned around and was watching her with a look of
curiosity. �Two different people�� he whispered with furrowed brows.

----

Everyone faced Dr. Ferris with smiles on their faces.
�Thanks again for everything you�ve done for us, Ferris-san!� said Sanji as he
shook Ferris� hand.

�Of course, you are an amazing group of people. Quite frankly,
I want to thank you. You�ve all taught me a great deal.� he said with a warm
smile.

Nami walked up to him and hugged him. Everyone looked at her
in surprise. Ferris was also surprised. Nami stepped away from him. �Thank
you�� she whispered with a warm smile.

Ferris titled his head slightly as he regarded her and
smiled warmly. �Of course, young lady. You are a very strong and amazing woman.
Your recovering was more than I expected. It wasn�t all just my doing.� he
said. Nami nodded.

�I also want to thank you! Because I was able to observe
you, I learned a great deal. I will be able to help my Nakama better now!� said
Chopper with a huge grin.

Ferris chuckled and then nodded. �Of course, Chopper-san!
I�m glad I was able to help you with that as well. You are an incredible
doctor!� he said.

�I don�t need your praise, baka!� exclaimed Chopper
cheerfully as he danced back and forth. Ferris laughed cheerfully at Chopper.

Everyone waved good-bye to Ferris and Ness
as they made their way back to the ship. They had been on this island for two
months now. They had hidden the ship from sight to make sure no one knew they
were there. As soon as they boarded, they noticed the neglect. They had only
checked on it a few times, but hadn�t done any maintenance. The grass was
slightly overgrown. It was incredibly dusty, and there were cobwebs in some
places.

�Looks like we�ve got our work cut out for us�� muttered
Nami as she looked around.

�Aa�� replied the guys.

As they set sail for the next island, all happily doing what
Nami ordered, Nami also barked orders as far as who cleaned what. �Ha-i,
Na-mi-swa-n!!!� exclaimed Sanji in his love-love mode.

Everyone grinned at this, even Zoro. It seemed everyone was
back to normal and happy again, even if one was missing. Nami took in a deep
sigh in contentment. It was good to be back. Then she glanced over at the
figure head. She made her way over to it. Everyone quickly turned to her with
worried expressions.

She slowly approached it and then gently set a hand on it.
�Good bye��Luffy�� she whispered with a gentle smile on her face. She had
decided it best not to try and go back and look for him. There was no point in
getting all their hopes up just to be disappointed. If Luffy had been alive, he
would have caught up to them by now. She closed her eyes and turned away. She
placed her hand on her head over his hat. Then she opened them as she grinned
and began barking more orders. Everyone grinned happily as they began to
scramble to do their jobs.

----

�GO BACK AROUND THE OTHER WAY!!� yelled Desini.

Jin nodded and began to run through the alley quickly. He
came out the other side and slammed into their prey. He knocked him to the
ground and straddled him. He pulled him up by his shirt and slammed his fist
into the man�s face. �Thought you could out run me, huh?!� he said as he began
to laugh.

Desini ran out of the alley and grinned. �Nice!� she
exclaimed.

It had been a month since they left the small island
of Shizukesa. This was their third
catch since then. They had moved on to the next island which was littered with
bounties.

The next day after he had agreed to travel with her, she had
asked to spar with him to see if he were any good.

Flashback

�Alright, see if you
can hit me?�

�I don�t know if I
want to�� said Jin with a lopsided frown.

�Oh come on! I can
take it!� she exclaimed with a grin.

Jin shrugged and
lunged forward. Desini�s eyes widened as she barely blocked him. �That was
quick!� she exclaimed in disbelief. �Maybe I was wrong about you�� she said in
some awe.

Jin stared down at his
fist wide eyed. �Whadaya know�� he said quietly.

�Alright, let�s try
this again. This time I�m going to fight back.� she said as she got into
stance.

Jin nodded and
imitated her stance. Jin lunged forward. Desini swung her arm, but Jin quickly ducked
only appearing as a blur. He went down as he swung his leg around, tripping her
easily. She went down hard, crying out as she hit the ground. Jin quickly
sprang forward and threw a punch. He stopped just before hitting her.

Desini gasped as she
stared up at him wide eyed. His eyes slowly grew wider as he pulled his fist
back. �Okay, I was really wrong!� exclaimed Desini. �So, you know how to fight,
that�s good!� she said with a big smile.

Jin stood and then
helped her up. �Aa�� he said quietly.

�Well, instincts are
hard to kick no matter how much of your memory is gone.� she said with a smile.

�Aa�I guess so�� he
said quietly.

�Let�s go again, I
won�t be caught off guard again.� she said with a smile. Jin smiled and then
nodded.

Desini soon realized
she was greatly out powered.

End Flash Back

Desini grinned as Jin tied up their catch. �Alright, let�s
go turn him in and get our money!� she said cheerfully.

�Aa!� replied Jin with a grin as he easily lifted up the bounty.

�This one was only twenty four million, but enough to buy us
our dinners.� she said as they walked.

�Aa, food is good�.� he agreed with a smirk.

Desini turned and smiled at him. �Indeed. I guess we eat
like pigs, huh?� she said as she scrunched up her nose.

Jin turned to her with a lopsided grin. �Aa, I guess we do!�
he said and then grinned fully as he laughed.

They turned in the bounty and were now making their way back
to their hotel. �That�s twelve for me and twelve for you.� she said looking at
the bag in her hands.

�I already told you Desi, I don�t really care about the
money.� he said as he raised a brow at her.

�I know you did�but it�s yours all the same.� she replied
with a small smile.

Jin sighed and rolled his eyes to the side. Desini could be really
stubborn at times. �Well�then use it to buy more food�� he said as they
continued to walk.

Desini turned to him and smiled. �Nah! I will just keep it
to the side.� she said and gave him a catty smile.

Jin just shrugged. They finally made it to their hotel and
went inside. �I think we just took out the last bounty here. We should be
moving on to the next island. I believe it�s called Chiyu
Island. Should take us about two
weeks to get there.� she said.

�Alright! Sounds cool!� he replied as they made their way to
their room.

Desini unlocked it and stepped inside. She began packing
their meager belongings. Jin walked over and began helping her.

After turning in the key, they walked outside. �We should
buy supplies before we set off.� she said. Jin nodded. They started walking
until they found the shops they needed. They bought the supplies and then
carried it back to the ship. Desini climbed aboard and then threw him a rope.
He tied down the supplies and then climbed aboard. They both began to haul on
the supplies. Their ship wasn�t very big, only the necessary size. It had a
cabin for the kitchen and dining, a bathroom, a bedroom cabin, and storage.

They shared the room with separate beds since it was the
only one. Jin had made Desini buy a divider to nail between the beds after she
had uncaringly undressed with him in the room. She had told him she didn�t
really care, but he did. She had teased him for awhile about it. He had paid
her back in full by placing a harmless spider onto her pillow one morning
before she woke up. She had screamed and jumped out of bed. He had laughed so
hard. Then she screeched at him and began chasing him around the ship. He had
laughed the whole time.

For all her toughness, the one thing she couldn�t stand, were
spiders. She hadn�t been able to catch him. He was much too quick. She had
stopped to catch her breath. He had stopped and turned to her. He had taunted
her.

Flashback

�Oi, is that all
you�ve got?� he asked with a smirk as he placed his hands on his knees.

Desini was breathing
heavily from the exertion of trying to catch him. Then she smirked. �That�s
okay, I don�t need to catch you. I can just get you back later.� she said in a
low voice.

Jin�s smirk
disappeared. �Oi! I was only getting you back for teasing me! That�s not fair!�
he exclaimed with furrowed brows.

�Fair?! You fought
dirty! You know how I feel about spiders!� she yelled back at him from across
the ship.

�That�s exactly why I
did it! And it wasn�t dirty! You know how I feel about you undressing in front
of me!!� he yelled back.

�Aw, that�s so cute!
Do I embarrass you?! Or is it because I�m so beautiful?� she said as she winked
at him.

His face turned red as
he scowled at her. Then he smiled. �Neither, I just don�t wanna look at ya!� he
said as he pulled his lid down and stuck his tongue out at her.

Desini laughed instead
of getting mad. �Liar!� she called. �That�s okay, I will get ya back. If it�s
war ya want, then it�s war you�ll get!� she yelled.

He chuckled. �Alright
fine! Bring it on!� he had taunted.

�Nyah! You just wanna
get another look at me! I knew it!� she teased back as she stuck out her
tongue.

He laughed. �If I
wanted to look at you, I wouldn�t have made you get the divider!� he said.

�Alright! We will see
who wins this war!� she yelled.

He had only grinned in
return.

End Flashback

He had found out about her intense dislike for spiders after
she had found one in the storage room. She had screamed and ran out. He had
quickly run to her thinking she had gotten hurt. She had run into him as she
ran out. He had caught her and asked if she were okay or hurt.

She had finally calmed down and explained what had happened.
He had laughed. She had punched his arm and yelled at him not to laugh at her.
He had finally stopped laughing and had apologized. So now, he had used that
against her. She would definitely get him back some how.

To Be Continued...

Translations:

I forgot to mention in the last chapter that Shizukesa means
Serenity. XP

Author�s Note: I
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