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Chapter twenty-four: Saving Lucy

*Lucy: Did you know there's an awesome treasure hidden at the end of the sea? And anyone who finds it will be the King or Queen of the Pirates! Is that exciting or what? There are incredible adventures just waiting for us! Lets go guys!

*The Straw Hat Pirates pop up and they fallow Lucy straight toward the horizon, heading toward a new adventure.*

(FUNimation's "BON VOYAGE" song plays)

Everyone was frozen in their place, their eyes trying to see if Chopper was kidding. What they just heard was impossible. 'Lucy' and 'dying' did not go hand in hand in the same sentence. Lucy was a roving ball of energy that could have lasted for days on energy. She couldn't die. She just couldn't.

"You're… You're not serious, are you, Chopper?" asked Nami, trying to steady herself. It was like her legs were swaying and wobbling like old trees. Chopper's eyes grew misty and he shook his head with a trembling lip.

"I-I'm trying all that I c-can. But-But Lucy needs m-more h-h-help! Ev-even a surgery w-won't help. It'll… just kill her later…" Chopper began wailing, sobbing uncontrollably. Nami crouched down and pulled him into a hug while everyone remained silent in their own shock. Usopp was shaking in place, Robin had a look of disbelief, Sanji was grinding his cigarette between his teeth, and Zoro tried to not look affected at all. But deep inside, it felt like his heart was ripping in two.

"I can't believe this…" whispered Usopp, shaking his head, trying to just see if this was a terrible nightmare.

"Damn it, don't say that! Lucy… she… she's going to… she can't…" Sanji was at a lost of words. Everyone jumped when the sound of firm flesh hit wood. They all looked to see Zoro, glaring seriously with his fist nearly breaking the surface of the table he smashed his balled fist against.

"Can't you do something! We can't just let her die like some animal!" he yelled, his breathing heavily hissing through his teeth. Chopper trembled and looked at the ground.

"I-I was lucky enough to prevent her wound from bleeding so much, but her bandages need to be changed every hour or so and I have her on two IVs, one with blood and the other with fluid that should keep her in a semi-sleep. But we seriously need to get her on serious medical treatment." he said. Gan-Fall suddenly looked like he realized something.

"There could be a way. It's risky but… if you are all willing to rescue this girl." he said.

"We are damn serious, right guys?" asked Sanji, his response was everyone nodding. Gan-Fall nodded and took out a whistle, this one was different from the One Whistle because it was painted white and in the shape of a cloud.

"This is the ANI- Whistle. It will allow me to call upon the cloud wolves. They are the only ones who know how to get to our destination. Do you all trust me?" he asked. Everyone looked at each other, before nodding slowly.

"Yes. I anything, we must make sure that Lacy gets the medical attention she needs." said Robin. The old man nodded and he walked out to proceed so.

"Meanwhile, we have to keep Lucy as healthy as possible. Nami, Robin, I need you guys to get us more blankets. Usopp, I want you to get as some warm watered. Sanji, I need you to make a soup with an ingredient that Lucy needs in order to repair her torn skin and muscle tissue. And Zoro, I need you to follow me, please. I need you to help me out." said Chopper. Everyone nodded and did as they were told. Zoro and Chopper went to the infirmary with the reindeer doctor. Zoro felt a shiver rack down his spine as the scent of disinfectant hit his nose. Chopper handed him a rag and he grimaced as he saw that it was giving the smell. Wiping his hands and de-germing them, the two walked into the infirmary. Zoro gave a sigh as it showed that Chopper had managed to get the collar off Lucy, the item laying sliced up on the table. He looked away from it and then looked at the sad site before him.

Lucy laid twitching and stretched on the cot, her body covered in a white blanket and she wore a type of hospital gown that had a few blood stains on it, probably from her wound. She was sweating intensely, her hair sticking to her forehead and neck, her skin a sickly pale. Zoro walked over and pressed his hand slightly to her forehead. It was sweaty and cold. Lucy opened her eyes and Zoro could have mistaken them for a rabbit's.

"Z…Z-Zoro… Z-Zoro…" she whispered, reaching her hand tiredly with a desperate look. Zoro took his free hand and wounded his fingers with the black-eyed girl's hand.

"I'm here, Lucy. I'm here." he said. Lucy smiled weakly, but it looked like she looked like she was trying to give her same carefree smile.

"That's good… I-I'm glad that Zoro i-is safe and not h… hurt." she whimpered, crumbling back to the bed. Chopper walked over with a substance in a bowl that smelt really sweet. He held the mixture near Lucy's nose.

"Take deep breaths, Lucy. It's going to make you really relaxed." he said. Lucy did as she was told and her breathing slowed a little, though it was still going fast. Soon, Nami, Robin, and Usopp came in with the needed items. Chopper took them and placed them where he needed them. Sanji then came in with a warm bowl of soup.

"Here, my poor angel. Let me feed you, Lucy." cooed Sanji, crouching close to Lucy.

"Is now you're time to hit on her!" snapped Zoro, glaring at the blonde.

"Shut up! You'll make Lucy go through anxiety!" yelled Sanji back.

"Will one of you just feed her before I kick you off this ship!" yelled Nami, silencing the two. Crouch again, and sticking his tongue out at Zoro, Sanji helped Lucy sat up on her provided pillow and he held the spoon to her lips. Lucy's eyes sparkled slightly when she recognized the scent of Sanji's cooking but she ate it slowly, wincing a bit because the swallowing was hurting her chest. Once she was finish, Lucy was dozing off again, her eyes looking at her crew kindly before she fell to sleep.

Everyone released a sigh they hadn't realized they were holding in. Were they worried that something bad would happen just with Lucy eating soup?

"Well, with that medicine in her now, we should let her rest and let the medicine do what it can. Lets go see if Gan-Fall has contacted the cloud wolves." said Robin. Everyone nodded.

"Zoro, can you take the first watch of looking over Lucy? Just in case something happens?" asked Chopper. Zoro nodded and everyone left quietly, Zoro taking a seat near Lucy and grabbing her cold hand. With a shuddered breath, he held her hand close to him and closed his eyes.

"Please. Please get better. I can't lose you, too." he whispered, clutching the smaller hand tighter. He felt Lucy's hand squeeze his back with little strength and Zoro clenched his teeth, not opening his eyes.

"Lu! Hey, Luce! Come on, there were some Atlas beetles over here!"

"Anne! Wait up!"

A twelve-year-old Anne gave a laugh as Lucy, at nine-years-old, raced after her. They were running through the streets of Fuusha town, townspeople waving to the two girls. The two girls ran near the party bar and Anne surprised her little sister by pulling out a red rubber ball.

"Hey, lets play some catch! Mayor! Makino! Shanks! Play with us, please!" called Anne, grinning ear to ear. Lucy gave a gasp and her eyes widen as she was placed on Shanks's soldier.

"Shanks! What are you doing here? You said You wouldn't come to Fuusha in a long time!" she exclaimed. Shanks gave a laugh and kicked the rubber ball when it was kicked to them.

"I decided to visit! Wanna play some ball?" he asked, catching the ball and hading it to Lucy. The little girl giggled and raised the ball to through when everything suddenly got quiet. The wind stopped blowing, the people stopped talking, and they were looking to the sky. Black clouds that boomed with lighting covered the entire island.

"What's… what's going on?" asked Lucy, holding on to Shanks more. Everyone gasped and may people gave screams of fright as a giant hand floated out, its long fingers searching for someone. Everyone started running, people running into Shanks and causing him to accidentally drop Lucy.

"Lucy! Where are you!" yelled Anne through the crow. Lucy tried to push herself past the man people.

"Anne! I'm over here!" called Lucy, gasping as she felt large fingers grab her around the waist.

"HELP ME! ANNE! MAKINO! SHANKS! SOMEONE HELP ME, PLASE!" she screamed, tears gushing out of her eyes as she thrashed and tried to escape the vise-grip around her. She screamed and cried as she tried to reach for the people she cared for. She was flying past the clouds and before she knew it, she was seventeen again and she thrown in a metal cage. She cried and shook at the metal bars, trying to pry them open. All the while, Eneru was there, chuckling darkly.

"It's useless, little goddess! You are MINE! No one will come and save you! You shall be here forever! Pirate Queen? Don't make me laugh! You are only good to be in my possession! All hope is loss! JUST SUBMIT TO ME!" he yelled as he laughed. Lucy gave crying sobs and she shook her head.

"NO! NO! NO! LET ME OUT! TAKE ME BACK TO MY CREW! SOMEONE HELP ME!"

"Lucy! Lucy, wake up!"

Lucy woke up instantly, her vision turning into different colors as her back ached like crazy. She felt a warm and sticky fluid under her and she could taste a copper taste in her mouth. She spat and the residue and she began to coughing and gasping.

"Chopper! What's going on?"

"She's having a panic attack! It's common! Quickly, someone get me that vaccine over there! Zoro! I need you to talk to Lucy! Calm her down!"

Lucy felt her arms grabbed harshly and she thought of the giant hand. She gave a scream and she struggled harder. She felt like she was underwater, all of her breath was escaping her lungs. More and more of the iron taste filled her mouth and she gasped and spat. She then froze when a warm hand rested on her forehead.

"Captain, calm down. It's us, you're friends, you're family. We're here. Please, calm down." whispered a voice. Lucy's arms dropped and she felt a small pinch on her shoulder. Her heart rate returned to normal and Lucy gave a few sobs, feeling both relief and fright wash over her. Someone cleaned away the stuff around her mouth with a cloth and she felt warm arms wrap around her. Her eyes opened tiredly and Lucy met Zoro's eyes.

"Are you OK?" he asked, making his voice as soft as possible. Lucy cuddled close to him and gave a sigh.

"I-I'm fine… Just had a nightmare. Where… where are we know?" she asked, blinking tiredly. Nami cleared her throat, trying to relax from the whole fiasco.

"Gan-Fall has the cloud wolves' lead pack leading us to this place that can help you get better." she said. Lucy allowed a tiny smile on her lips.

"R-Really? C-can I see… see Luffy? I-I-I wanna see him again." she said, reaching her hands and moving them around like a child's.

"A little later, Lucy. Lets just make sure you get some sleep, alright?" asked Chopper. Lucy shook her head and hung closer to Zoro.

"N-No! I don't want a-anymore nightmares! Pl-Please! She stuttered, burying her shoulder in the swordsman's neck. Zoro held her close and patted her hair.

"Didn't Gan-Fall said that we were close awhile ago?" asked Usopp.

"Yeah?" asked Sanji.

"Well, maybe we can get to his destination with foot by now with the cloud wolves leading us. We could be ready for anything with the number we have so far." reasoned the long-nosed man.

"We should go ask him. Chopper, is it OK for Lucy to be out at this moment?" asked Robin. The little hybrid nodded.

"Yes. The fresh air would be good for her anyway. Zoro, can you carry Lucy? You're the strongest to protect her right now." said Chopper. Zoro nodded and he eased Lucy into a cradle hold, making sure not to press into her back too hard. The crew got over to the top deck, just to see that it looked like Gan-Fall was conversing with the cloud wolves.

"Gan-Fall, are we close to where we should be right now?" asked Nami. The old man nodded.

"Yes. We will be able to make it to the village in a half an hour by foot. Please get ready with the supplies you need and we will be ready." he said. Once the crew did that. They anchored Merry and they all walked off with their supplies packed, the wolf pack surrounding and protecting them like royal guards. Zoro carefully held Lucy like a damsel in distress, making sure that he didn't hit anything that could cause Lucy's injury to re-open. He few a little worried every time Lucy gave a sudden twitch or whimper.

"Just hold on. You're gonna get better real quick." he assured, his warm breath causing Lucy to give a pleasant shiver as she curled to his chest. There was a sudden snapping noise of a breaking twig and the group stopped in their tracks. The wolf's packs ears picked up and they gave snarled warning with their fangs bared. Without even knowing it, a palm tree next to them was burst into flames by a well-aimed missal.

"What the Hell!"

One of the males shouted that but no one had time to acknowledge as a person landed in front of the group. His skin was a rusted tan and he had strange tattoos covering his face and upper-body. His hair was a russet-red and woven in a long, braided ponytail. He wore a type of grass kilt with white angel wings like Conis. Strapped to his back was a blue-gray bazooka. He glared down at the group, not looking happy at all.

"Just what are you Blue-Sea people doing on Shandian land? I thought I told you to keep out of this land." he growled with narrowed eyes.

"So you were the one who attacked us the first time we came here?" recalled Sanji, remembering the man with the mask. The man nodded.

"Yes. I am Wiper. State your business or I will kill you where you stand." he threatened, aiming his weapon again.

"Wait, do not fire! We have a young woman here who is gravely injured and we've come for your help!" called Gan-Fall. Wiper still aimed his bazooka.

"As if I'll believe that! I don't know why the cloud wolves roam with you. But I bet it's against their will! You are evil and must be destroyed!" he yelled, firing an attack. Everyone made a duck and cover, everyone managing to not get hit. Wiper walked around and spotted Zoro and Lucy. Glaring, he aimed and got ready for an attack.

Acting on instinct, Zoro, used his body to shield Lucy, hoping that she would survive. He heard the near click of a trigger.

"Enough, Wiper! Just what is the meaning of this!"

A group of people came walking in with an elder looking man, all of them looking like the same race as Wiper. The old male that led them had a gray beard and mustache with light blue eyes. He wore a wolf-headdress with a red and yellow-stripped cape covering his from head to toe. He walked over and looked around. Wiper stood straight.

"Chief! These Blue-Sea people are evil! They are probably working under Eneru. They walk on to our land and they hold control over the cloud wolves! We must eliminate them." he said. The Shandian Chief looked at all the crew and wolf pack until he spotted Lucy.

"Just what is wrong with that female Blue-Sea woman?" he asked. Zoro stood up and walked steadily over to him. Everyone was surprised to see that his face soften and it looked almost pleading-like.

"She's very hurt. Eneru placed a collar on her that stopped her from using her Devil Fruit powers and she took his attack in order to save me. We came here to ask you to heal her. She's close to dying and your people are the only ones who could help her." he said with the deepest of honesty. The Chief looked at Lucy, then at Zoro.

"Do you care this much for this girl?" he asked. Zoro's arms tighten slight around Lucy.

"If I could, I would take Lucy's wounds and suffer what she's suffering. I'm the one she was trying to protect. I can't let her die like this without giving thanks. She deserves more than this. Please," he closed his eyes, his breath quicken as he could feel Lucy's dull pulse. "help her."

The Chief gave a serious look and looked around the crew before looking to his tribe.

"Show them to our village. Five of you must come with me and take this girl to our healing grounds." he said.

"Ch-Chief!" Wiper exclaimed, eyes as wide as saucers.

"They mean us no harm, Wiper. You must show them as mush respect as you show me." said the old man. Wiper shut his mouth and nodded stiffly, an angered look still on his face. The crew and wolves fallowed the native people of the land until they reached several adobe buildings with more and more people that looked like them. The Straw-hat crew, counting out Lucy and Zoro, stayed with the crew to rest while Zoro fallowed the Chief and several shamans into a grassy enclosure with a sparkle pool of water.

"Lay the girl here and call your woman here. We need the all the assistance we need to help this one." said the Chief. Zoro reluctantly placed the dozed-off Lucy down and he gave her hand one last squeeze before walking off and getting Nami and Robin. Once they were sent, he and the males listened to the tales of the Shandians war with Eneru. They even found out that Gan-Fall was the God of Skypiea before Eneru removed him from power. All of it was pretty intense. They were all still worried about Lucy, wondering if their teen captain was going to make it. All of their musings were cut off when a rumble shook the ground and a blast of lightening came. All of them could hear cold laughter.

"Damn it! Not him again!" yelled Zoro, already whipping out his swords and charging outside with the remainder of the crew. The villagers were running away, creams high in their throats came down on a descending cloud. He smirked at all of them and his lips curled even more as he spotted his goddess's companions.

"Ah, just the pieces of filth I was looking for," he sneered, flexing his fingers as electricity coiled around his long fingers. "So tell me, where is my goddess?" he growled. Zoro gripped the two swords in his hands, the one in between his teeth clenched and ready.

"Chopper, I want you to get to where they took Lucy. Make sure that things are going alright. We'll take care of this guy." muttered the first mate. The little doctor nodded and he quickly running to the shrine.

"Ah, so that's where she is." said Eneru, his hand already gathering thundering energy. Before the Straw hats could even move, they were shot with an attack that knocked them off their feet and into semi-conscious state. The God jumped off his cloud and walked to the shrine, only a foot away from the entrance.

"Perhaps the remains of this cursed village will make the perfect altar." he said in a almost sickly sweet tone. He was suddenly pushed away by a heavy force and he felt a stinging pain in one of his arms. Hr turned and glared at a panting and mad Zoro.

"Sneaking from behind? I never knew a swordsman would go so low." he chided, flicking away the blood he gathered from looking at the small scratch he gain.

"When a bastard can't take a hint, there are just some means you need to go to." snarled Zoro, his pupil's narrowing like a, as much as he might have denied it, demon's, and a bubbling strength chaining and growing. Eneru glared at he prepared another attack, sending it and only having it to be missed since Zoro used Three Thousand Worlds. Things went on like that for the longest while, Zoro using his attacks as dodges and striking when he could, though missing. Eneru suddenly launched a blot of lightening with a roar, Zoro missing but the attack landing on the shine. The wall and shrubs blasted away and crumbled, small fires scattering around and the yells of the shamen at the alarm of the blast. Just as Eneru began to walk forward, there was an exclaim that caused everyone to freeze.

"No! No! Lucy, keep your eyes open! Stay with us!"

All at once, the crew members, Wiper, and the villagers rushed to the broken shrine. Eneru didn't move an inch. It was like that yell had placed a spell on him.

Nami, Sanji, Zoro, Robin, and Usopp rushed in, seeing that Lucy's mouth was wide open with gasping, laboring breaths. Her skin looked paper-pale and blood was dripping from her wound and mouth.

"She going through another panic attack! Quick, you guys gotta keep talking to her while I do the last of the surgery!" exclaimed Chopper, both he and the Chief cleansing Lucy's fatal injury and getting to work on fixing the muscle tissue and preparing a type of concoction. Sanji went to do as such.

"Please, little Lucy! Open your eyes for me, love! When you get better, I'll make you the greatest feast you've ever seen! You just have to hold on!" he begged, kneeling to the floor and gripping the side of the table. He could remember the time Lucy had allowed him to join her crew. He was so happy then. His dream of seeing the sea he desired would come true. He would still be on the old fart's ship if it weren't for Lucy.

"Y-Yeah! And then you, me, and Chopper can play hide-and-seek the day after! I'll be it! Hell, I'll be it for years on end! Just don't close your eyes!" exclaimed Usopp, his thick lips quivering like leaves as his captain's breath was turning raspy and shallow. Lucy couldn't die. She was the one who helped him save his village from being attacked by Kuro. Without her, he would still be the Pinocchio of his town, never tasting the thrill of the sea.

Chopper nodded with Usopp's exclaim, he, too, remembering the time Lucy had shouted at him to join her crew. He was so alone and lost then. But then Lucy came along, telling him that it was OK to be what you wanted to be, even though others disagreed with it. Lucy was a girl who wanted to be a pirate, even if that meant becoming something of a criminal. Chopper respected her for that. Without Lucy, Wapol would have taken over Drum Island again and he would have been killed.

"And I'll tell you all the interesting things Gan-Fall has informed us about this place. You would love to know about this place, I'm sure." said Robin, trying to be as calm as possible. Her strong captain was on the brink of dying and there was nothing she could do. Robin never felt a feeling of sadness like this since her own past. She hoped Lucy would remain alive. If it wasn't for her, the archeologist would still be working for Crocodile and all of Alabasta would have fallen.

"That's right! You don't wanna miss any of that, Lucy! Please, keep your eyes open! You just have to!" yelled Nami, holding one of the young girl's hands. If Lucy were to die, that would turn life into a sadden face. Lucy was the one who believed in the navigator, who saw good in her even when she betrayed them. Lucy telling her that she was more of a sister than a friend had struck the tangerine-haired girl right in the heart. If it wasn't for this plucky little girl, Nami would have still been under Arlong's rule, stealing for him until the day she died.

Zoro wanted to say something. He wanted to say a million things. He wanted to voice out his worry, take out his anger, beat out his pain, and push away the near wetness in his eyes. Yes, he was close to crying in anguished. He did not want Lucy to die. More than anyone on this very island. He was in love with her. Everything about her gave him more reason to fallow his dream and live. Without her in his life, it was almost like his dream meant nothing. Everyone jumped slightly as Lucy gave a breathy laugh, it sound was pitiful. Lucy looked to all of them, her eyes hooded and foggy.

"G… Guys…I… 'm sorry. I d-d-don't thing I'll… I'll be able to tr-travel with… with you an-any more." she chocked out, blood hacking up her throat.

"Don't say that! You'll be fine!" yelled Nami.

"She's right, don't say such things, Lucy." said Robin, the slightest look of panic on her face. Lucy gave another laugh and shook her head weakly.

"I… I think it-it is… ah, my ch-chest hurts s… so much… I… I need some sleep…" she whispered, her eyes closing a little more.

"No! St-Stay with us!" exclaimed Chopper, working as fast as he could.

"Yeah, just hold on, Lucy!" yelled Usopp.

"Keep them open! Please let me see your eyes filled with their sparkle of life!" exclaimed Sanji, gripping Lucy's free hand. Lucy gave throaty choke. And she gave a ghost of a smile.

"At… At least I-I'm glad we made it-it to Sk… Shy Island… Thank you… ev-every one… You're my fa… fa… fami-" but her head dropped but as she tried to finish her last sentence, the cranium giving a dull thud.

No one dared to make a noise. Chopper's paws shook and they dropped the surgical tools he was carrying. His head dropped low and sniffling came from his moist nose.

"She… she's gone."

All at once, he, Nami, Usopp, and Chopper broke into regretful crying. Usopp, Sanji and Chopper were wailing out rivers while Robin was cursing under her breath with a angered look. Nami was weeping in her hands and the people around them were looking at them with sad and regretful looks. Zoro couldn't breath or move. His heart had stopped, he was sure of it. Lucy… was dead. What was that warm droplet falling from his eye. A tear? But he hadn't cried since Kuina's death. Well… it made sense. The girl who saw him as a human, not a demon, the girl who allowed him on her crew, the girl he had fallen in love with… was gone.

Tears and endless tears spilled and they seemed to not be stopping soon. No one had even noticed that Eneru was stepping into the room, his face shadowed and a type of vial in his hands. Everyone then noticed and gasped as the man poured the liquid on Lucy. Zoro roared and looked demotic.

"LEAVE HER AL-"

"Ow! Why is Zoro yelling so loud? My back and ears hurt, ow."

Everyone gasped again as they saw that Lucy was sitting up, the skin of her wound repairing itself almost magically. When it was fully healed, Lucy gave a smile.

"That was neat! Can I do that again?"

All at once, people jumped on Lucy and the crews were crying like mad, holding Lucy and shouting that a miracle had happened. Gan-Fall had identified the substance to be the substance that could heal Devil Fruit Users, though the flower that was the most needed ingredient could only be found on top of Giant Jack. Zoro looked to be crying the hardest, though a small smile still remained on his lips as he watched Lucy get hugs and prayers. No one even noticed that Eneru had slipped away.

"Alright, are we all set and ready to go, guys?" asked Lucy, sitting on the starboard railing of the Going Merry the very next morning. Even though she was told to stay in bed yesterday and all day today, the bright and very happy girl said she would been fine and she would watch her crew get ready for their departure from Sky Island. The Shandians had shown them one cloud trail that would lead them back to the Blue-Sea in a matter of hours. As they were loading up things, Lucy was waving to the cloud wolf pack and the villagers.

"Thanks again! Hey Wiper! The next time we come here, lets have a real fight! No holding back!" she called. The warrior, who had grown a brotherly-sisterly bond with the young one over night, gave a nod.

"That's a promise. Never back on your work, or I'll blast you to the point of no return!" he called. Lucy gave a giggle and she hopped down to where her crew was, walking a little away and to the wolf pack and petting Nero.

"I promise I'll come back. Then we'll play together a whole bunch, OK?" she asked. The puppy barked and Lucy smiled. She jumped, however, when someone walked out from behind the trees.

"Lucy, get away from him!" yelled Zoro, he, the Shandians, Gan-Fall, and the wolves were ready to take the God out. They were all caught off guard as Eneru bowed his head and got down on one knee, tears actually spilling.

"I'm… I'm so sorry! For everything I have done! I shouldn't have put you or any of your friends through that! You were close to dying and I was only thinking for myself! If you can… find anyway to forgive… a monster like me-!" Lucy dropped to her knees and pulled the large man into a hug, making everyone gasp again. Eneru didn't move while Lucy gave a smile.

"It's OK. I don't hate you." she said.

"L-Lucy! This guy attacked you and nearly got you killed! How can you forgive him so easily?" asked Usopp. Lucy looked at him and gave a bright smile with a shrug.

"People do crazy things when they're in love, right? I really am sorry that I can't return your feelings, Eneru. But maybe… maybe you will find that girl who will be your goddess. I really hope so." said Lucy, smiling. Eneru gave a watery smile and nod, never feeling anymore happier in his life.

"Yes, thank you so much for your words. And, to Gan-Fall and the Shandians… let me bestow my best of apologize and give you back the islands that rightfully belong to you. I wish to undo my sins." he said. The people he called couldn't agree more.

Once everything was packed and ready, the Straw-Hat bid their farewells to the natives, wolves, and once-god. They were now riding on the calm cloud trail, all of them , surprisingly, doing quite things…

Oh come on, you know I'm kidding right? Everyone knows that after winning something that's been going on for four-hundred years, you just got have a celebration.

"We may not be related,

But the bonds that we've created,

Are strong enough to call FAMILY!

(As long as we're at sea)

With other tides have faded,

We will still be here~!

We're more than friends, we are a FAMILY!"

Everyone on the crew was singing the a merry tune, celebrating with the help of a little Sake. They were dancing and having fun, being the cool and misfit crew they were. Lucy giggled and twirled as her part came.

"You can go and explore~!

Every wave and island of the ocean~!

But even then you won't find~!

A crew that holds a candle to ours~!"

Nami joined in.

"The crew on our ship, is all misfits!

But we're the best misfits around~!"

Then Zoro joined, pink in the face from all the alcohol he drunk.

"Abandon logic, we don't use it!

Let go and ocean's bound!"

Usopp came in.

"Everyday,

Danger is here,

But somehow we all survive~!"

Now everyone.

"We risk our lives on a daily basis, the treasure of our minds- The ultimate find!"

Lucy jumped and laughed.

"We're the best in all of the sea~!

We'll never back down!

Because together we'll succeed~!"

Now they all began to dance in a circle.

"We may not be related,

But the bonds that we've created,

Are strong enough to call FAMILY!

(As long as we're at sea)

With other tides have faded,

We will still be here~!

We're more than friends, we are a FAMILY!"

Everyone clapped and danced some more, feeling as light as air and ready to take on the world. Zoro grinned at his captain.

Ready for the next journey, captain?" he asked, glad to see that adventurous twinkle in those coral-black eyes.

"You know I am!"

To be continued…

(End Credits Roll In)

And we end on a happy ending! That brings us to the end of Skypiea, and that also gives us a step to the Marine Base and the Davy Back Battles! So make sure to review and get ready for the all new adventure the next time! Sorry if this chapter was crappy in anyway, I've been busy with school so much that my brain gets a little worked up sometimes. Well, see ya!

This is me saying, Peace!