Tani grumbled as she was brought the black eye mask, the thing stuck to her face like glue. The stupid striped sock hat was just as dumb, the electric blue and black stripes clashed horribly with her navy blue and yellow get up. She crossed her arms with a grumpy pout, sitting on the chair that Chopper used.

"Rule one of the Foxy pirates," Foxy mocked, she dead pan glared at him. "You can't help your old crew, you swore to follow my crew." he demanded. Sure captain ego bastard.

"So? You want me to treat you the same as I treated Luffy?" Tani smugly grinned. Foxy laughed.

"Exactly-"

"Alright you two piece looking bastard, I think your captain style is shit." she said with all the vulgarity that Sanji packed. She heard Luffy burst into laughter from the side lines.

"Let's just get this game over with," Tani grumbled. Ignoring the solemn expression of Foxy, he was gonna regret picking her while she was in such a bad mood.

"That's no way to talk to your captain!" Foxy shouted at her once he regained his composure. Tani death glared him, he cowered behind Hamburg and Porche.

They decided to get the game started.

...

The location of the game was a fun looking cliff side, it had the same shape as an inflatable giant slide that can be found at carnivals. In short, the spot looked awesome.

Nami, Usopp and Sanji all jogged down the hill to the starting point. Beside them was a small army of Foxy pirates. None of them being anything worthy of note, except maybe Porche, but she's an attention seeker so of course she's in another game.

The game was so simple, a baby could do it. A good old game of red light/green light, how they got the name, if they don't have traffic lights? Dunno.

The only rule is, don't get caught moving when the red light (the subjects eyes) are on you. Your objective is to be the first to touch the subjects shoulder. Super easy game.

Tonjit was the target. He stood at the top of the hill with his hands over his eyes. Hopefully Tonjit being in the Straw hats favour, would be a boon.

"Let the game," came the announcer. Tani crossed her arms and sat in the assigned seat. It wasn't hard to really play up the grump factor, she wanted Foxy to beg for Luffy to take her back. If she's in this world, she's adventuring with her nakama. Not these hack job losers... Was she being too mean? No.

"Begin!"

Nami, Usopp and Sanji all sprinted up the hill. The Foxy army all barrelled beside them, Sanji made quick work of those who got too close to Nami or Usopp.

"Red light,"

Everyone froze on the spot, still as statues. About half of the Foxy team got caught, due to wobbles or falling over. Tonjit was harsh on his observations of the other team. Tani liked that.

"Usopp, head towards the left," Nami instructed. "It's more cliff side climbs, but you're good at that stuff," she grinned. Usopp gave her a nod, and thumbs up. Splitting off from Nami and Sanji, taking the high ground.

"Sanji, towards the right is a lot of steep paths." the red head pointed out. "With your leg power, I'm sure you'll get there in no time." she encouraged. Sanji smirked.

"If it means getting our dearest Tani back, I'd move heaven and earth." he spoke. Nami rolled her eyes playfully.

"What did I say about idolising women?" she teased. Sanji puffed his cheeks.

"I'm just stating my dedication to our stolen nakama," he pouted. Nami playfully bumped his shoulder.

"I know, just kidding you goof," she stated playfully. Sanji had that more natural smile on his face. The kind that's not all funny when he normally talks to the gorgeous navigator. "Focus on saving Tani," she reminded. Pushing him towards the fork that was approaching.

Sanji didn't falter in his movements, sprinting at speeds that would make an Olympic athlete jealous. Nami took the slightly more rocky route, a balanced mix of parlour jumps and pole volt spots. She whipped out her clima-tact with a devious smirk.

Usopp was climbing the rocky walls, utilising the gadgets he'd been working on. From sticky dials, to rope launchers. He managed to scale a wall of rock in half the time that Tani could.

The girl sat in awe as her talented nakama performed inhuman feats of strength, speed and flexibility. She found it unbelievable just how... Toony? Their bodies were, like everyone's bones were made of rubber springs... What was it Oscar had said? Something about this world being in some Manga? Comic book thing.

Tani grabbed the small slip of paper that had their phone number on it. As well as the number from Trip. Did Trip know that this was all based on a fictional story? Or was Oscar from a whole different world than Tani? This was all so confusing-

"Red light!"

Tani threw her head away from the pages to stare at the game. Usopp was mid draw back with his slingshot, Nami was stuck in the air, half way through a jump, and Sanji was stuck with Porche mounting his back. Her massive chest was pressed to his back, and Tani could see the heat building on his cheeks. Come on Sanji, just stay calm-

"Creepy pervert!" Porche shrieked. Only now noticing the compromising position she put herself in. Sanji happened to have a hand around her upper thigh, stopping her from falling off and injuring herself. Porche took her baton and gave a mad swing at the unfortunate chef's head.

Sanji remained still as a board, not letting the girls harsh blows knock him around. That is until she smacked him in the hand. If there was one thing about Sanji that all the straw hats knew. It was that his hands were his treasure, he never threw a punch, always had his hands in his pockets, and treated them with more respect than he ever had to any lady.

So when that collision with his hand struck, he dropped the girl and turned to look at her with murderous intent. Tani couldn't believe her eyes.

Sanji snarled at the girl, holding his reddened hand to his chest. Porche looked like she was about to cry, not even able to get out a word before Sanji berated her. It's the kind of persona that Sanji would take on when telling Luffy off for breaking the fridges hinges (he'd done that twice now) or if Zoro was napping in the way of the kitchen door.

The complete shift in his tone, honestly gave Tani a chill. Like he'd finally snapped, and nobody was safe.

"Sanji and Porche are out!" the announcer stated awkwardly. This seemed to snap Sanji out of his angry fit. He turned to look at Nami and Usopp, who couldn't turn to face him because they were still frozen in place. He turned to face the rest of the crew...

And was surprised to see the pride on their faces. Zoro was especially surprising, he cupped his hands over his mouth.

"Finally grew a back bone, you idiot love cook!" he teased. Sanji felt guilt build up in him, even if the others looked more pleased than he expected them to. He was just so mad at her! He didn't mean to grab her leg like that, or get so upset when she hit his hand. He'd never reacted that way to a woman...

"Stop putting us on a pedestal Sanji," came those words, he'd remembered Nami telling him.

"We're just as strong as you brutish men can be," she had grinned. She was right, he'd always known that there women who can and will kick his ass... It's just...

"Get off the field!" someone yelled. Sanji shook his head, turning to face the still cowering Porche. Holding out his hand in that gentlemanly way, she looked at it with hesitation. Before taking it and being hoisted up with grace.

"Sorry for the rude outburst," he apologised with a bow. Before turning away and running up the hill to meet with his crew. Zoro clapped him on the back, the most casual that the crew had ever seen him with their chef. What the hell was happening?

"Green light!"

Oh right, there was still a game.

Nami kicked her legs forward, her clima-tact springing her forward as she ascended the rocky cliff side. Usopp was falling behind her, not that it was much of an issue, only one of them needed to hit the target. He could play support if things got messy on her end.

The navigator landed at the final stretch, a quick run up the thin path. She couldn't rest easy yet though, a small group of Foxy pirates had caught up-

"Red light!"

They all froze on the spot, Nami was so close. So close to winning. Usopp spotted a man who was far too close to Nami for comfort.

"Green light!"

Usopp pulled back on his slingshot, took aim and fired. His shot easiest perfect... Had it not been for the sneaky bastard that tackled him to the ground. His fire star went sailing towards a rock, and exploded it. The pieces falling closer to Nami than he wanted. She was dodging the falling debris, dust filled her vision, she saw shadows, her hand was held out, her fingers tapping on skin-

"The target has been caught!" came the announcer's voice. The dust settled.

Nami's hand was on the wrong person.

They'd... They'd lost...

The colour in Tani's cheeks drained. She turned to stare at the captain who was manic laughing, Foxy practically rolled on the ground. He'd won! He'd won and now he was destroying this pirate crew.

Tani stated at Luffy with more fear than she wanted to show. His eyes were hardened, his softer emotions sealed away from the world, while an ugly rage seemed to simmer under the skin.

"Guess it's time for me to pick another one of your little crew mates for my own crew," Foxy honked. Beside him was a snickering Hamburg and a less enthusiastic Porche. Tani got up and stood beside the trio, with a couple feet between them. She looked at her real crew mates, they all looked devastated. Even Robin looked somewhat saddened by the loss.

"My choice this time," Foxy spoke with that smug tone. Porche called for "The fluffy raccoon", Hamburg just snickered more. A bunch of names were called out.

"The green guy!"

"The creepy arm lady!"

"Blonde chef!"

"The busty redhead!"

Tani had to close her eyes, she couldn't watch.

"You,"

She peeked from her closed eyes, and stared at the pointed finger.

It was Robin.

She took a step forward without a fuss, accepting the mask and sock hat with stride. Making her way towards Tani, the smaller girl gave the woman a tight hug. Because...

It was either Tani goes back... Or she stays behind.

Tani hated both of those options. She held onto Robins hand, the woman giving the younger's hand a small squeeze. Comforting and motherly.

"On to the next-"

"HOLD IT!"

The world froze, like a wave of power managed to stop everyone. Luffy stood there with one foot forward, his fists balled.

"I'm not leaving any of my crew behind," Luffy sneered. Zoro and Nami backed him up. "You can't take Tani or Robin away from me," he said with this possessive manner. Robin let herself smile, Tani just watched with awe.

"Like hell we'd let some bozo like you steal such special ladies," Nami said with a hand on her hip. Zoro chuckled beside her.

"Can't have the captain and cook whining." Zoro said with an aura of threat. Usopp and Sanji backed up those three, Chopper ran in front of Luffy and crossed his little arms. The whole crew looked about ready to commit murder. Tani felt her heart beat speed up.

"And what are you proposing?" Foxy said with a wobble in his voice, clearly intimidated. Luffy smirked.

"Double or something," he remarked. Nami whispered into his ear. "Double or nothing," he corrected. "If we win, we get both our nakama back. If we lose, you get two of my crew." Luffy offered. The greedy gleam in Foxy's eye sparkled.

"Hmm, how about something better." he challenged, getting up in Luffy's space, "All or nothing," he presented. Luffy kept his stoic look, turning to face the crew.

"All or nothing huh?" Zoro smirked. "I like those stakes." he said casually. Usopp agreed.

"Nobody gets left behind," he grinned, rubbing under his nose.

"Nobody gets left behind," Luffy repeated. Turning back to Foxy, Tani's heart beat pounded in her ears.

He was risking everything, his captainship, his crew, his freedom... All for her and Robin.

God can he stop giving her more reasons to wanna marry him! Well maybe not marry, but whatever the closest thing to that is. Dating? Shit why was she so inept at this kind of stuff.

Robin laughed sweetly beside Tani, that special laugh that Tani's now calling "Robin's happy laugh".

"How interesting," the black haired woman commented. Tani couldn't help but laugh herself.

"Foxy is dead meat now," she declared. Robin couldn't agree more.

...

It was an hour or so before the next game. A big 1 v 1 fight between the two captains. Tani wanted to find Luffy before he needed to face the trickster bastard.

It wasn't hard, especially with Robins help. Tani bolted towards the straw hat boy, who was standing beside Usopp. Tani leaped at Luffy, with her arms held out.

"Luffy!" she cried, elongating every syllable of his name. Tani slammed into his back, clutching her limbs around his torso, smothering her face into his back. Usopp stood back and laughed.

"Tani!" Luffy beamed back. Usopp clapped his hands together, grabbing their attention.

"Alright Prince Charming, we have a fight to prepare you for," Usopp said, putting on an accent that sounded like a gangster Italian. Tani was getting Rocky vibes... That meant it was time to-

"I'm pulling out the big guns," Tani shouted, pulling her Walkman out and pulling the headphones out (gently, she's not a neanderthal). Clicking the fast forward button until she finally got the right song.

"Eye of the tiger baby!" she cheered. Already feeling the hype from the song. Usopp and Luffy looked at each other like they were hearing the coolest sound to ever exist.

"Now! Let's get you ready for this fight. Because Foxy is going to totally cheat," Tani said with a slight accent, one to match Usopp's but it ended up sounding more like a Brooklyn accent.

"Why do I need training? I'm just gonna punch him in his stupid split head," Luffy questioned. Tani and Usopp shook their heads.

"He's a trickster, using cheats and hacks to win." Usopp explained.

"Plus he's got that slow motion laser beam, if you're slowed down. Boom! Game over," Tani added. "I did learn some flaws in his ability though," Tani mentioned with a nefarious smirk.

"What? When?" Usopp questioned, keeping the conversation going. Luffy looked like he was about to zone out, so the back and forth kept him on his toes.

"Mirrors," Tani answered. "Anything reflective works. There was this fish dude with blade arms, and he bounced the beam back." Tani explained her observations. Luffy perked up at this.

"But I'm not a mirror man, I'm a rubber man." he added. Tani and Usopp nodded in unison, their chins in their hands.

"That would be a problem,"

"It would indeed,"

"Nami and Sanji have mirrors, and we have a mirror in the girls room." Tani mentioned. Usopp had a light bulb moment.

"We can make some reflective covers for Luffy during the fight with those-"

"But that's cheating," Luffy said with a pout. Tani casually flopped her arm over his shoulders. Putting on her Brooklyn accent.

"Now Luffy... If you haven't noticed. Foxy is a cheating scoundrel, and when you're a cheating scoundrel, you deserve to have your ass beat." she said. Luffy narrowed his brows, his mouth squished into a frown.

"Oh right, but I don't want Nami or Sanji to get mad at me for breaking their stuff," he pouted. "They hit me really hard, and then I owe Nami lots of money and Sanji doesn't make me meat." Luffy said sadly. Usopp clicked his fingers.

"There might be reflective surfaces on the ship," he theorised. Tani hummed.

"Well what if he doesn't have mirrors? How are we going to take him out?" Tani asked. Luffy and Usopp looked at each other, then back at her.

"Punch him," they said at the same time. Tani face palmed.

"We're doomed." she laughed, who was she kidding. It's Luffy, he's so lucky that she's surprised at herself for even doubting him. "Just keep that mirrors weakness in mind. Look for anything reflective." she reminded. Luffy nodded.

"How about we get to training?" Usopp requested.

"Yeah!" Luffy cheered. Tani and Usopp grinned. This would end just fine.

...

"Tani," Luffy whined. The girl was standing outside the dressing room that they'd found on their way to the meeting grounds. Usopp was in there with him, helping him find the right outfit to really get into the 'fighting spirit'. "Tani come on, take a look." Luffy continued to whine.

The girl refused to walk into the room, fearing she'd expose her virgin eyes to more skin than she's willing to look at. She may have a crush on him, but she'd probably explode with embarrassment, if she saw things she wasn't supposed to.

"Only if you have pants on," she replied. Luffy pulled the dressing room sheet out of the way, exposing his bare chest, sports shorts (she'd never seen him wearing anything but jorts) and bandage wrapped fists and feet. There were elbow guards too, but nothing on his knees.

All in all, he looked great in his Luffy way. Usopp popped into view, walking over with body paint and some brushes.

"Alright Luffy, sit down. We have some paint to apply." Usopp said with his Italian accent. Tani bounced on the spot.

"Can I draw something too?" she asked. Luffy nodded.

"Yeah! Let her draw something," Luffy begged. Usopp sighed and tossed her a brush.

"Only if you paint something really cool," he requested. "Can't have you cramping my style," he joked. Tani snickered and sat down by Luffy's arm. A pot of blue paint beside her, Usopp said it was to contrast with the red sports shorts. It was always interesting to see Usopp go full on artist mode.

Tani decided she wanted to paint a monkey head, after all! It was in his name. Maybe she should give it a straw hat too.

Luffy watched as his nakama painted stuff all over him, Tani worked on one arm while Usopp focused on his chest and stomach. They looked so cool! Usopp looked up at Tani's monkey drawing.

"A monkey? Yeah I can see that," he commented. Tani laughed.

"It's very Luffy, Mr monkey man." she grinned. Usopp agreed. Turning back to finish the flaming skull on Luffy's front side.

"I wanna paint something," Luffy pouted. His friends looked like they were having so much fun. He wanted to have fun too.

"When we're done, I'll let you paint something on me." Tani promised. Luffy cheered, moving his arms up in happiness.

"LUFFY STOP MOVING!"

"Oh, my bad."

...

Tani and Usopp walked out of the dressing room, completely covered in paint. Tani looked fondly at the messy bunny rabbit with roller skates (it didn't look like that, but that's what Luffy said it was) painted up her arm.

"We've created a beast," Tani said with pride. Slinging an arm over Usopp's shoulder. The sniper grabbed around her waist, the pair walked casually over to the stands. The battle was to take place on the Foxy ship. The pair parted ways, with a slap to the back and a hopeful look on their faces.

"See you on the flip side," Tani bid farewell. Usopp nodded. Holding his arm in the air, Tani did the same. Replicating the final stance they had when saying goodbye to Vivi... Wonder how she's doing.

Tani sat down beside Robin, the pair was told not to sit with the Straw hats, but they could see the rest of the crew sitting a few rows ahead. On either side of the stands were large screens, kinda like those large TV screens used for kiss cams at baseball games.

"What are those for?" Tani asked, pointing at the screens. Robin was quick to explain.

"They're a live feed, so we can better see what's happening on deck." oh so they are like the baseball screens. "I saw them put some inside the ship, maybe they plan on taking it indoors... Wonder what horrifying traps lay beneath the ships decking," and there's that morbid Robin again.

"Ladies and gentlemen!" came that familiar commentator voice. Tani grabbed Robin's arm and started to vibrate with excitement.

"Introducing the wonderful, amazing, oh so talented and dare I say handsome! Boxing champion for the last decade! Foxy!" the voice hyped. The crowd went wild, whooping and cheering for the shirtless pear with a waluigi nose and split hair. His boxing gloves were a pitch black, with spikes donning the knuckles...

"And our guest captain, the terror from East Blue, with a bounty of 100,000 berri and a body made of rubber. Straw hat Luffy!" came the intro for the beloved captain. Tani couldn't help but jump from her seat and cheer wildly for him, even if she got weird stares from the Foxy crew. The other straw hats were just as enthusiastic, encouraging their captain as he walked into the spotlight-

"Yes!" Tani laughed, noticing the wig that Luffy had chosen... Well the wig she'd chosen, that he decided to wear. He walked out with a wig that looked akin to that of sailor moon. Tani had seen the cartoon sometimes when watching TV, the main character was so cool and kicked total ass! So she just had to get him to wear it.

So seeing him actually wearing it (and he looked fabulous!) made her laugh with happiness. Plus Usopp went along and styled the longer strands into puffy afro-styled buns. He stated that "Afro's are a source of strength, so two of them means double the power," and Tani couldn't agree more. The hair still had the hair clips that sailor moon uses, and Tani had tested that they were reflective, so that's a bonus!

He looked so cool. Tani couldn't look away.

"I'm guessing that was your handy work Miss Bell," Robin chimed. Tani nodded and pointed to Usopp.

"He was the genius behind most of the look, I just picked the hair and painted a monkey on his arm." Tani praised. Robin remained chipper with her expression, it was so easy to smile around this crew.

"Ready?" announcer man called. Luffy and Foxy lifted their fists and widened their stances. The crowd held their breath in anticipation.

"Fight!"

The combatants circled one another, not taking a strike-

"noro beam," Foxy called out, sending a laser towards Luffy. The rubber man jumped out the way just in time for the beam to miss the mark. Luffy rolled his shoulder and prepared a 'Pistol', but it was too slow. Foxy was able to prepare a second beam much faster than Luffy could with his own attack.

Luffy found himself frozen on the spot. Watching as Foxy dealt blow after blow against his slowly falling body. The strikes bursting with power and pain, stupid spike things. When the world returned to speed, Luffy was launched into the deck at mach speed. Bouncing like a basketball off the polished decking and ricocheting off the mast.

Tani winced, feeling phantom pains in her stomach. Luffy was lost likely stronger than Foxy, all he needed was a single shot in the right spot to knock him out of the ring. Foxy had speed on his side. Luffy was fast, but that beam was faster... If only Luffy wasn't too prideful to take on Tani's advice.

Luffy was hit with the beam and gattling-ed into the deck about three more times before the decking finally broke from the strain. Luffy flying into a dark room, which he took advantage off. Foxy jumped in after him, flipping the light switch on with a clap. The den den mushi's cameras started up, projecting onto the screens for the crews to see.

The room was a weapons room, filled with swords, knives, spears, guns, a whole ass mecha suit! Luffy was marvelling at the awesome sight, because what's a sense of urgency? when you can praise the enemies cool stuff.

Foxy's mocking laugh echoed through the room, seemingly reminding Luffy that yes, he was still in a fight that held the fate of his crew mates hostage. He snapped out of it, taking on that defensive position. He just needed-

"BEAM!"

Luffy dived out of the way, watching as the beam bounced around the room. Reflecting off of all the shiny weapons. Right! Mirror weakness, just like Tani said. Luffy threw his arm out to grab a shiny looking shield, it looked like a mirror, so it most certainly would work.

Unfortunately, while stretching back his arm. Foxy spotted the elongated limb and-

"Beam!"

Luffy's arm was caught in slow motion, honestly it was really starting to get annoying and pissing him off. Foxy followed the arm back to Luffy, and started to launch a barrage of punches to the young man's torso (after having beamed him of course).

Luffy's arm was the first thing to be released from the stun lock, added to the already speedy recoil that bad boy has. Let's just say Foxy got a gut full of pain, the surprise of the attack launched him into a wall. Which he broke through with little effort.

Luffy's body returned to normal, he'd looped the shield through his arm. Ready for any more beams... But he couldn't find Foxy. Oh wait there's a hole over there, must be a mystery door.

Tani held onto Robin with her sweaty hands, not that Robin would complain. The nervous girl wouldn't stop squirming with every beam shot, punch thrown, and flooring broken. She cheered wildly when Luffy succeeded, and sighed with defeat whenever Foxy did the same. It was amusing to see such a colourful array of expressions on someone. A gift that Robin had lost many years ago...

"Look, look he's entering the next room," Tani pointed out, it was as obvious as the sky was blue. Yet Robin couldn't help but indulge in her hype, it was almost contagious.

Luffy flew through the door, his shield held up to his chest. The room was completely dark, just like last time. Maybe this room would have cool weapons too!

*Click*

The room illuminated, and Luffy found himself in a narrow hall way. The walls were all wooden, except for one. That wall had a bunch of punching gloves attached to it, and wheels. Awesome!

"Mwahehe, Straw hat! Time to meet your end!" Foxy's voice boomed from behind the wall. Luffy turned around to find the punching wall was slowly creeping towards him, each gloved fist moving back and forth.

Foxy sat atop the wall, pulling leavers and cranks which moved the wall forward. Luffy tossed his arms up, going for a 'rocket', only for his arms to get knocked off or away. The fists moved too fast and all over the place for him to actually grab anything.

So he couldn't just launch himself up there, not with the raging fists that came flying from the wall. The roof was still blacked out so he wasn't sure how tall or smooth it was.

Basically he was just gonna wing this, he had his shield, his rubber body and a whole lot of annoyance fueled determination. He had to do something...

"Come on," Tani begged towards the screen, Luffy was being cornered. Foxy prepared another beam, and Tani couldn't look away. Luffy's backside was to the camera, she didn't know what he was thinking.

"Mr Captain will be just fine." Robin assured, Tani could only hope.

From her spot, Tani could see Nami and Sanji holding onto each other with worry, Usopp was shouting profanity at the ship, Chopper was in awe at the wall of fists, and Zoro was just sitting there being Zoro.

"Hey what's he doing?" came a randoms voice. Pointing at Luffy, who was slinking his arm up and down, one hand holding the elbow in place. Once it had stretched out enough, he spun the limb in circles. Tani huffed a laugh, it kinda looked like her-

"Gum gum yo-yo!" Luffy called out, tossing the arm up. The limb moved about as fast as a pistol or rocket, without needing the back space for him to launch the limbs... And he named it after Tani's weapon of choice.

Robin looked at Tani's love struck face, amused at the sight. She gives them a couple arcs, a minimum of three. The dense, and emotionally illiterate duo needed that much time.

The yo-yo move managed to throw Foxy off guard. The extra spring Luffy got for stretching it out, helped him bypass the punching wall. Luffy physics working their magic.

Luffy upper cut Foxy off the machine, launching him through the roof. The pear shaped man made a large enough hole for Luffy to climb through, once the wall stopped moving. Sunlight and blue skies greeting his features.

Luffy jumped out of the hole, staring at the barely recovered Foxy. Who shouted for his noro beam, lucky Luffy came prepared. The rubber man. threw his shield up, catching the beams purple rays and rebounding it back to the dastardly captain. Foxy had no time to react before he was caught in his own downfall.

"Deflect!" Luffy grinned, his victory had been sealed. Foxy's face was frozen in complete terror.

Luffy's feet slapped across the ground, the boy jumping forward and sending an assault into the opponent. The straw hats cheered wildly, their encouragement gave him that extra boost of energy he needed, that final burst of pure.

*Punch*

Unfiltered

*Whack*

Power!

Luffy sent a massive final blow to the man. Just as his beams effects wore off.

And he went flying.

Like a petal to the wind... Only not as pretty or majestic. He skipped over the water with a stone's bounce. Skipping with every smack of the water. Before sinking under the deep blue waves.

"Someone should probably save him, else he succumb to a watery grave." Robin reminded. A beat of silence washed over the crew, before everyone started panicking.

"FOXY CAPTAIN!" They all shouted in unison. Rushing for the shore to save the man.

Tani faced the spot her captain was standing, his body paint was smudged, his afro buns a wild mess of hair that stuck out of the sculpted shape Usopp had given it. Sweat shined skin, grimy face. Smile as bright as the sun.

"You did it Luffy!" Tani couldn't help but scream at him, her face breaking out into a face splitting grin. "Eye of the tiger! Woo-hoo!" she beamed.

Luffy lifted his arm, the one she painted on. Rising it in victory.

...

Foxy stood before the straw hat crew, soaking wet and grumbling about his loss. Porche and Hamburg beside him with towels and a hair dryer.

"So Straw hat," the two piece head bemoaned. "You've won... Now take your pick of my crew," he looked grumpy. Luffy snickered.

"Welcome back Tani and Robin," he greeted. Tani was already ripping the stupid hat and mask off her race, racing forward and jumping at Luffy with her arms out.

"Great to be back!" the excited girl replied, smooshing her face into his still rather sweaty cheeks. She'd have a shower after this so that wasn't much of an issue.

"That's two, you still have many more to choose," Foxy whined. Luffy looked back at his own crew, they shrugged. Honestly not really wanting any of these guys on their crew. They all seemed like they would be more than willing to abandon ship when push comes to shove. Luffy pointed at their flag.

"I'll take that," he claimed. The Jolly Rogered flag was handed to the victorious captain. Who handed it to Zoro, the man already folding it neatly. "And that's it." Luffy said with a shrug. Foxy looked perplexed, Luffy and won, why wouldn't he claim what was his?

"But-"

"I don't like you, or your crew. So go away," Luffy said bluntly. The whole other crew fell to the ground with anguish. How cruel of him to say such a thing!

"Anyway, let's go. I'm bored, and hungry-" Luffy turned to his crew. Sanji was already planning for a lunch. "OH! Foxy," Luffy turned back to the despairing captain. "I want a your food, every victory needs a feast," he demanded shamelessly.

The foxy crew spent the next half an hour handing over their food to the gluttonous Straw hat Luffy.

"Yosh! Time for a feast!"

"Aye aye captain,"

...

The Foxy pirates fled from the island, leaving the Straw hats, Tonjit and Shelly, to feast away. Sharing stories and dreams.

"I'm certain my family and friends are all half way across the island by now," Tonjit thought aloud. A solemn look on his face, "It'll take me at least 5 years to meet up with them," he counted. Shelly gave a soft whine, rubbing her muzzle on the man's face.

"Can't we just drop you off? If they're on the island, we can sail you over." Tani suggested. Tonjit shook his head.

"You folks have already done enough for me, thank you for your help," he smiled. Tani gave a soft smile, turning away from the conversation in search of a bell... Oh right, she left those in a box back on the ship.

Tani got up off the grass, and skipped towards the ship happily. She looked over the sea with a wishful thought. Imagine if she had to share this view with the likes of Foxy? Or another crew... Ugh she could hardly stand to think of such a fate... Hold on?

Is that a guy riding a bike? On the ocean?

The girl rubbed her eyes and yeah. That's a whole ass guy, riding his bike on the ocean like it was a concrete path. Tani decided to just mind her business and tell the others when she came back with a bell or two. While she's at it, might as well take a couple of photos. Hopefully the next island has a IDCS.

Tani emerged from the women's cabin to find the crew was still happily eating away. She lifted her camera and snapped a photo. How many more did she have on the roll? Robin probably took a few photos herself on Skypiea.

The girl jogged back to the group, handing the bells to Tonjit. Explaining their purpose, the man felt honoured to have one. The second one was put around Shelly's neck, attached to her saddle.

"Hey, is that guy riding a bike on the ocean?" Luffy pointed. Tani turned around, as did many of the others. A mix of caution, awe and confusion flurried over their faces...

That was the first time anyone had ever heard Robin let out a scream. It wasn't loud, if anything it was more like a gasp with extra volume. Her large blue eyes shrank back in terror at the man who was riding on the ocean. His bike drawing closer and closer. The crew took on a defensive position around the terrified woman.

The biking man finally made it to the island, he didn't look threatening (not to underestimate him) but he gave off a vibe that was nonchalant and disinterested. His bike was leaned against one of the long trees, he turned and approached the crew casually.

"A-Aokiji," Robin chocked out. Her eyes still shaking as rapidly as her body.

"Who?" Sanji asked. The man came closer. Letting out a large yawn as he approached, eye bags very present on his face.

"Admiral Aokiji," Robin whimpered. The air grew tense, as the Straw hats share looks. Tani was out of the loop.

"Nico Robin," came a tired voice, the crew was so busy sharing looks that they failed to notice the very dangerous man that had just made it into their space. The straw hats death glared the man. "Calm down, I'm not here for you lot," he sighed. "I was just on a bike ride, spotted your ship. Wanted to see what you've been up to, Miss Nico Robin," he said simply. The tension seemed to ease up.

Tonjit looked at the man awkwardly. That's when Luffy had the bright idea to open his mouth.

"Hey, weird bike guy," Luffy drew Aokiji's attention to himself. The man gave him a lazy tilt of the head, "Can you help stilts Gramps? He wants to see his family again but we can't help him." Luffy requested. Aokiji blinked at the young captain, then turned to Tonjit.

"Sure, why not," Aokiji shrugged. "Where are they?" he questioned. Tonjit pointed in a direction. "Come on," he tiredly waved over. Taking long strides with his massive legs (Tani had only just noticed that this guy was like 8ft tall?!) Luffy waved for the crew to follow. Robin was frozen on the spot in fear, so Luffy grabbed her hand and gave it a squeeze.

"I'll protect you Robin," he promised. She swallowed the lump in her throat, she knew he wasn't-

The crew was already following behind the mysterious man. Robin couldn't slow her heart, her mind flashing brilliant orange and reds, his icy smile, her little boat... The tears...

"Derashishi~" she unconsciously whispered to herself.

Robin felt her other hand being held, she turned her gaze to a concerned looking Tani. Robin's heart ached, for the girl who was so fragile and weak. The older woman didn't want to lose any of this crew, she'd found their childish attitude and welcoming familial love to be so... Fulfilling.

The walking stopped, Aokiji stood in front of the ocean that filled the donut like islands centre. He lifted one hand, his whole arm engulfed into an icy case.

"Ice Age," he said without any strain. Slapping his hand down into the sea...

And completely freezing it.

The whole ocean became an icy waste land, like those pictures of Antarctica. A chilly breeze hitting Tani on her exposed skin. This guy was dangerous, no wonder Robin was so panicked. Luffy was in awe.

"The ice will melt as some point, probably 3 days. So get to your family before then," the ice man informed Tonjit. The older man gave Aokiji a warm smile and mounted Shelly.

"Thanks for the help Straw hats, and you too Ice man," Tonjit thanked, riding Shelly off into the distance. Luffy turned back to the admiral.

"Thanks for the help, weird bike guy." Luffy said happily. Only to quickly let up, something in his expression shifted. "Anyway, we're gonna get go-"

"I can't let you leave Straw hat Luffy," Aokiji said with that same stoic tone. Luffy narrowed his gaze. "Your crew is far too dangerous. Every single one of you is a threat if left unchecked." he says with no emotion. He pointed straight to Robin, "Robin being the biggest threat here," he says cryptically. All eyes turned to the woman in question, who was holding her breath in fear.

"Leave Robin alone," Sanji snarled. Standing between the icy man and the terrified woman.

"Every organisation she's ever been a part of has been destroyed. She's the sole survivor of every. Single. One," he says. Robin shrinks in on herself. The crew doesn't let up.

"So what? Robin is nakama now, I'm not letting her go anytime soon." Luffy declared. Robin felt herself soften. "I don't care about the past," Luffy steeled himself.

"She's betrayed everyone who's ever let her into their world. It's the only way she's survived this long." he states. The woman tenses back up. Holding herself tighter. "A bounty of 79,000 berri at the age of 8. She's a dangerous threat to the world government." he says with a intent.

"The government gave an 8 year old a bounty?" Tani commented. Disgust on her face, "That's messed up. What kind of danger is an 8 year old?!" she almost shouted at the man. He turned to look at her. A chill running up her spine, just from his look.

"Treinta Flores!" Robin summoned, her voice shaking as she encased the ice man in a flurry of arms. He looked bored. "Why are you doing this?" she almost sounds hysterical.

"I would have thought, you'd be smarter than this." he says without batting an eye.

"Clutch!"

Aokiji shattered, his body splintering into millions of icy pieces.

"OH NO HES DEAD!" Chopper broke out into a panic. Running around with his hooves in the air. Usopp was watching as the pieces of ice started to move back together.

"We need to run, right now!" Usopp pleaded, but the panicking of Chopper, the fear on Robins face, and the defensive positions of the rest of the crew. Left Usopp ignored while the pieces of Aokiji reformed.

Half way rebuilt, an icy hand grasped at blades of grass. Tearing them from the ground and tossing them up into the air. A volt of ice encased the grass, taking the form of a sword. Once fully formed, Aokiji took a strike at Robin-

Zoro whipped out a katana faster than light, blocking the blow with a daredevil glimmer in his eyes. This was a challenge, and he was always up for one of those.

Sanji jumped forward, kicking at the admirals wrist in an attempt to disarm him. Only for the man to drop the sword and grab Sanji's leg and Zoro's arm.

Meanwhile, Luffy launched a gum gum bullet at the admirals stomach, however just like Smoker or Crocodile. His arm was encased in the frosty torso of Aokiji.

"Freeze," he almost yawned. Sending a freezing ice case up each clasped limb. The boys hissed with pain, dropping like flies.

"He just took out our strongest fighters," Nami said with creeping fear. The admiral barely acknowledged her, instead heading straight for Robin.

"You've found some good friends... But you're still that little girl from Ohara," he sighs. Robin is on the brink of tears, her breathing sped up to the point of hyperventilation.

"N-no! No I've chan-" she tried to cry. Her whole body freezing before she had the chance to utter another syllable. She... Robin couldn't be... No...

"Robin!" Tani bursts into tears, the woman was an ice block. No colour breaking through the icy casing that trapped her crying form. Aokiji lifted his fist.

"She'll live if you can thaw her out properly... But she's very brittle." he turns to Tani. "Fragile." he directs at her... Oh nope! No no hell no!

Tani keeps her eyes on him. Her heart beating so fast that her ribs could break. What the hell does this man know about her?

He turned back to Robin, his fist ready to smash her to pieces. Luffy managed to break through the pain up his arm, and grab the frozen Robin before she could be smashed into hundreds of pieces. Aokiji looked on with boredom.

He moved to slam his foot down on the floored Luffy. Only for Usopp to save the day and grab Robin, leaving Luffy with time to roll out of the way. The patch of ice left behind... Tani couldn't stand it.

"Get her out if here! Now!" Luffy commanded. Usopp nodded, turning around and running with the very precious cargo. Nami grabbed the foot end of Robin, while Chopper followed. Already sputtering on what they'd need to do to restore her without issue. Tani was frozen on the spot... Not literally but god did it feel like it.

"Oh... Well that's unfortunate," Aokiji shrugged. Turning back to Luffy. "Saving a woman like Robin isn't worth it." he comments offhandedly. Tani growls.

"You're not the one that gets to decide that." Tani spits. He looks back at her.

"You're not so different from her you know..." he states. What? "Your kind are just as dangerous. But you wouldn't know that would you? Tanisha Lowe," how...

How does he know her last name?

She's never told anyone that, at least that she can remember. It's never come up in conversation. How?

"Vice admiral DeLorean has been looking for your people," he warns. "Watch your back," he said. However that warning wasn't what she was paying attention to.

"Is that his real last name? Or did he really name himself after that one car from 'Back to the future'." Tani wanted to laugh. She really did, but now wasn't really the time. Not when her life was on the line.

"Zoro, Sanji, Tani." Luffy lists. Side eyeing them. "Get out of here. I wanna kick this guy's ass." Luffy glares. Tani goes to protest, doing that would be like suicide! But Zoro nods, and starts walking away. Sanji follows behind. Leaving Tani standing there.

"Luffy-"

"Go! Right now," he shouted at her. Leaving the girl conflicted. She narrows her eyes and shouts back.

"If you die, I'll kill you!" she promises. Turning around and running. Luffy's laughter echoed back.

...

Robin was slowly thawed from her icy prison. Completely soaked in warm bath water. Chopper and Nami looked at her with teary eyes full of the most pure form of relief.

"Robin," Nami cried, jumping into a hug. Robin reacted on instinct, completely freezing at the affection. "We were so worried, Luffy thawed out much faster than you did and-and-and we thought you died," the red head wallowed. Chopper was just as distressed.

"Nami be careful! Her muscles are in a very vulnerable state right now-"

"Shh! I'm trying to hug Robin," Nami snapped playfully. Chopper pouted.

"How's-" came Tani's voice. Spotting the now awoken Robin. "You're awake," the dark skinned girl sighed with relief. "Welcome back," she smiled.

"What happened? Is everyone alright?" Robin asked in a dazed state. Everything was moving so fast. Tani nodded.

"Yeah, Aokiji kinda just left us alone after fighting Luffy. Oh and Luffy almost died, but Zoro ran back and collected his frozen form." Tani explained quickly.  "Everyone's just fine. We all got away safe," Tani assured.

Robin slowly got out of the bath, wobbling on her legs like a new born foal. She walked onto the deck and found Luffy jumping around with chop stick up his nose. Carefree, as if nothing bad had happened.

"Derashishishi~" she involuntarily started laughing, her emotional state was volatile, but the relief she felt. She couldn't contain it.

She didn't want to lose this... Family?

Yes. That's what this was.

"Oi! Robin's awake!" Luffy cheered.

A family.

...

A/N: DONE! NO MORE STUPID FOXY AND HIS UGLY FACE!

Next up is... Dundundadaaaa! Your choice! That's right ladies and gents. You get to decide because I'm not sure what to do!

Option one: Just jump right into Water 7, no fluffing it with filler. Just a bam right into the plot, with all the feels! Woooooo

Or

Option two: The ocean dream filler, where everyone loses their memories and it's just a meme of them a trying to figure out wtf is happening. I could add some Tani earth moments in that bad boy!

Either option I'm totally cool with doing. So comment which one you guys want and I'll get started tomorrow because it's the weekend and I'm tired pfffft.

Love you all!!!