The Calm Before the Storm

Chapter 13

after everything had been resolved the couple left the infirmary and headed back out to the lawn to be with the others. Everyone was now gathered in a giant circle all talking as one. The couple found two spots beside their children and joined in the conversation. Luffy had been telling them all about their adventures up until now. Lami suddenly popped in saying "Dad we have. hear these stories a million times. When can we eat?" Luffy just smiled while Law rolled his eyes. Just great. She's almost a carbon copy of Luffy. Sanji Laughed at how similar the two were before standing up and saying "Why don't I go make us all some food?" the whole crew cheered in agreement as he began walking to the kitchen to prepare a feast, praying only one of Luffy's kids are as bad as he is when it comes to eating. Back on the deck, everyone was talking and laughing. It would seem that everyone had come to terms with the situation and had relaxed. again. Well except for the straw hats navigator and sharpshooter. They both sat silently, watching everyone carry on like nothing had happened. They seem to still be in a bit of shock. Heck who could blame them? They had only been together for a few days and now they were hit with the information that they had kids in the future let alone triplets for god's sake. The navigator just seemed like she was in deep thought. while the same could not be said for her partner. The poor sniper looked like he was on the brink of a nervous breakdown. Their kids didn't take long to pick up on their demeanor. "Mom, Dad, are you two ok?" asked Bachina, grabbing the attention of her two sisters. This caused Nami to snap out of her state of deep thought. "Yeah, we're fine just thinking," she said with a small smile on her face. "Um, I don't think Dad is ok. He looks like he is about to lose it" Bell-mére chimed in. Nami turned to check on the sniper. seeing him on the verge of a freakout. She chuckled a little bit and turned back to the girls. "He'll be fine he just needs some time," she said before jumping. back into the conversation with her daughters and the others. Meanwhile, in the kitchen, the cook was hard at work preparing a feast for his nakama and their guests. He was so invested in his work he didn't hear the knock on the. kitchen door. the. door slowly opened revealing Kuina. "Um, dad? Is there anything I can do to help?" she asked. This startled Sanji a little before answering "Sure, could you help me peel these potatoes?" he asked feeling a sense of pride that his daughter wanted to help him cook. Kuina grabbed a potato and a peeler and got to work. "So what's it like in the future?" Sanji couldn't help but ask. Well, I can't say. much because it could change things in the future but I can tell you some things I guess," she says with slight hesitation. "Let's see, well as you can probably guess Uncle Luffy became the king of the pirates," she said with a bright smile. "I figured as much" he replied. "What else could I say.......Oh, I know!" she exclaimed "You know that marine that Uncle Luffy is friends with, Koby. Well, he is the current fleet admiral, and he and Uncle Luffy are still friends. Things between the Marines and pirates have gotten a lot better" she said smiling down at the potato she was. peeling. "I've said too much Cora is going to kill me if she finds out," she said slightly nervous. "Don't worry I won't tell anyone. You said that not all of your crew was here with you. Just how many crew mates do you have?" Sanji asked curiously. "Well let's see.....you've met all of us which is 25 and then there is Sakura who is our nurse, then Sakana, and lastly Yurei. So in total, there are 28 of us" she states. "Wow, that sure is a big crew," said Sanji, "hahaha yeah Cora and Lami are always trying to outdo their parents and they are very charming which makes it harder to say no to them so whenever they meet someone new and adventurous and wants to be their friend they just end up joining the crew in the end. But I guess there is strength in numbers". She says with a distant look in her eyes. Sanji could only chuckle. That makes sense seeing as they are Luffy's kids. They continued their small talk until the cooking was finished and it was time to eat. Sanji and Kuina both began to bring the food and drink onto the lawn of the Sunny as there was no way that everyone would fit in the ship's kitchen. As they lay out the food and drinks, everyone began to dig in. That night was one of the best in a while. After a few drinks, everyone returned to their usual self and relaxed. What was supposed to be a normal super with a few extra guests soon turned into a party with everyone laughing and dancing as Brook and Tori's beautiful music filled the air. That would surly be a night to remember.