Disclaimer: I absolutely do not own One Piece or anything in it.

Everyone cries. Be it because they are happy or sad or angry or frustrated, everyone cries. But do our souls cry?

Luffy cries for his family. Because he can't afford to lose anymore. He made a promise to become strong enough to keep protecting them. So, during happy and sad times, he will cry over them, for them, and with them. For his freedom. Because his brother hadn't gotten the chance to realize his dream before the world killed him off. If only to defy this world of hatred, he will yearn for the adventure and freedom of a pirate. For his destiny. Because being the King of the Pirates wasn't a dream, it was a belief. He always remembers that dreaming is hoping while believing is knowing, so it couldn't possibly be a dream. Because he knows that it is his destiny to become King of the Pirates and be the freest in all of the seas

Zoro cries for his captain. Because his captain was the man who have him the life of a pirate, which created chances to grow stronger. Because his dreams are nothing without his captain's. For his swords. Because even though one of them is cursed, they fight with him with all their strength. For his promise. Because no matter what, he will become the greatest swordsman in the world. No matter what.

Nami cries for lives lost. Because she will always remember the moment the gunshot took her mother from her forever. For her ambition. Because making a map of the entire world is something that she dreamed about for years, even during the harshest of times. For her liberty. Because now that she is free of Arlong and of that room, she is free to become who she wants to become. The weight of her burden has been lifted.

Usopp cries for his solitude. Because for years after his mother died, creating chaos and telling insane stories was the only way to quench his loneliness before he gained friends who knew his stories were fake but loved him anyways. For his desires. Because he wanted to be a pirate just like his father was. For his bravery. Because he knows that with this bravery he can protect what's truly important.

Sanji cries for his debt. Because he knows he owes the old man who had no obligation to save him. For his suffering. Because he knows how it is to go hungry for days upon end and he wishes that no one suffer the same fate. He does what he can. For his dream. Because his dream is to find a legendary place that he hopes is real.

Chopper cries for his mistake. Because he knows he messed up and there's no way to fix it, only move on. For his second chance. Because he was given a second chance by two old doctors and a young pirate captain. Three people he will never be able to repay. For his confidence. Because he believes that he will be able to cure everything in time. It just takes time.

Robin cries for her past. Because there are people and places she can never go back to. For her betrayals. Because she was always one step ahead. She kept going, backstabbing, and keeping herself safe the only way she knew how. For her savior. Because if he hadn't given her a chance, who would have?

Franky cries for his teacher. Because he taught him that his ships weren't to be judged, just how a person used them. For his ship. Because he knows that the hard work put into it will carry his crew as far as they want to go. For his belief. Because he believed that he would sail a thousand sunny seas on the Thousand Sunny with the crew of the man who would become King of the Pirates

Brook cries for his failure. Because as much as he knew that Laboon was still waiting, he could find no way to get back to him until a young man offers him a hand. For the fallen. Because living a second life and collecting the skeletons if your family is heart breaking. For his rebirth. Because despite his devil fruit, he doesn't actually begin to live again until he is faced with a choice to join a new crew

Why do you cry?

what do you think? I really really shouldn't be doing anything while on my trip. I should be focusing on everything but this, but I saw a plaque about people's souls crying and it turned into this...tell me what you think at least. I love to hear from everyone! Reviews are everything to me. And sorry if it's not edited, I posted this from my phone.