Epilogue

One Piece © Oda

Blizzard, Crystal, and Blight © Me

WARNING! LEMONS AHEAD!

"So they're both dead, then?"

"Yes, Fleet Admiral. Admiral Kizaru finished them both off."

"Good. That's one less villain we have to worry about."

At Marine Headquarters, Vice-Admiral Momonga has just given Fleet Admiral Akainu a report about the battle that went on at Piriodo, as well as the death of Z and Blight. Also, since Piriodo didn't explode, it meant that the New World and all its inhabitants are safe.

"What about the Straw Hats?" asked Akainu.

"Well," Momonga said, almost hesitantly, "that's another thing I wanted to talk to you about sir. While we were battling with Z and Blight, Straw Hat Luffy and his crew, as well Ain and Binz, escaped."

"You let them get away?!" Akainu questioned. "You idiot!"

"I'm sorry, sir," Momonga said. "We were going to after them, but a giant wall of ice appeared behind Z and blocked our path."

"…Kuzan…!" Akainu hissed.

"By the time we broke through the ice, the Straw Hats were long gone," said Momonga.

"…well…they got lucky, for now," said Akainu, "but one day their luck will run out."

"Indeed, sir," said Momonga.

A pause came.

"Sir," Momonga said. "I know that in the end, he went against the World Government…don't you feel at least a little grief for Z? He was your mentor, too, you know."

Akainu scoffed.

"Don't be ridiculous," the Fleet Admiral said. "I don't feel pity for a pirate, even if he was a former Marine, and I suggest you not to do the same."

"…understood, sir," said Momonga.

"Is that all you have to report to me?" Akainu asked.

"Yes, sir," Momonga answered.

"Very well, then," said Akainu. "Dismissed."

Momonga saluted the Fleet Admiral before he turned and walked out of his office. Akainu heaved a sigh and put a hand on his cap. He then looked to a nearby picture frame, which held a photo of then Admiral "Black Arm" Zephyr and his Shepherd dog, Blake, who had a pair of bright amber eyes, and standing around them are their disciples…one of which is Akainu himself at age 19.

Akainu heaved another sigh before he put the picture frame face-down against the desk. He then looked out his window.

"…forgive me…Master," he said somewhat solemnly.

XXX

On Piriodo, six shadowy figures stood at the graves of Z and Blight.

"So this is where they died, eh?" asked Garp.

"Yes," Kuzan answered. "It's only been about 3 days…but Ain and Binz are still in mourning."

"…to think a once great man and his dog died here," said Coby, who is petting Crystal.

"It must've been hard fighting his former disciples," said Sengoku.

"Maybe," Kuzan said. "Maybe not. All I know is that he and Blight died doing what they wanted to do in life."

"Mr. Kuzan?" asked Coby, who is petting Crystal. "What happened to Neo Marines after Z's death?"

"Well…except for Ain and Binz, they've pretty much disbanded," Kuzan answered.

"Then what are Ain and Binz gonna do?" asked Helmeppo.

"…well," Kuzan sighed, "at first, I was thinking about turning them in to Marine HQ, but…I think they've been through enough…I guess I could take them under my wing."

"That's very kind of you, Kuzan," said Garp.

"Ah…it's no problem," said Kuzan, "but…I know I could never replace Master Zephyr."

"That's true," Sengoku agreed. "Normally, I wouldn't agree to such terms, but…Ain and Binz were once former Marines themselves, just like you."

"Do you think they'll be willing to follow you?" Coby asked.

"Well…Master Zephyr would've wanted it," Kuzan replied. "He may not have said so himself, but…you all understand, right?"

The group nodded in response.

"All right," Kuzan said before he turned and left. "See ya around."

Garp and company still stood before Z's and Blight's graves, and it seemed like it was all they were going to do, but then…Coby approached their graves and placed a bouquet of flowers in front of them. Then, he backed away…and put his hand up to his forehead in a salute, and Crystal followed his example.

"I would've been proud to meet you," he said.

Garp, Sengoku, and Helmeppo seemed surprised at first, but then they smiled.

XXX

On the Thousand Sunny, home to the Straw Hat Pirates, it has been two days since their final battle with the Neo Marines. They had gone back to Dock Island and returned all of their equipment to Mobston, who thanked them for putting a stop to Z's plan. After they said their goodbyes, the Straw Hats set sail once again.

However, not everything is at it seems. For some reason, the Straw Hats didn't seem to be enjoying themselves like they used to, possibly because they had been trying to forget the events on Piriodo.

Usopp is tending to his Pop Green garden again, being careful not to let his bug poison spread throughout the ship, again.

Sanji is outside the kitchen, having a smoke, Chopper is just sitting on the swing, not really in the mood for swinging, though, Robin is in hers and Zoro's room, reading another book, Franky is down below, working on some other project as usual, Blizzard is lying on the deck, seemingly asleep, and Brook is tuning his guitar.

As for Luffy and Nami…the captain and navigator are nowhere to be found.

For some reason, Luffy hasn't come out of his and Nami's room since that day. Sure, he's still eating, which is good, but…he seemed rather upset. Nami stayed with him in order to keep him company.

Chopper also noticed that Blizzard appeared to be out of sorts, as well. All he would do is lie around on the lawn deck all day, and whenever someone offered him some peanut butter, he wouldn't even so much as lick it!

"Leave him alone, Chopper," said Zoro, who is having a drink of sake. "The Mutt's been through a lot. He's probably tired and all that."

Chopper looked at his big brother, who is still lying on the deck, before he approached him. Zoro only heaved a sigh before he turned and walked into his and Robin's room.

"Blizzard?" Chopper asked. "Are you okay?"

Blizzard just heaved a sigh.

"…Blizzard, Luffy told us that you were crying while we were sailing away from Piriodo," Chopper said. "Were you sad because you knew that Blight and Z were gonna die?"

A pause, but then Blizzard sat up and looked down at Chopper.

"…yes," he answered. "I was sad…because…I actually met someone that I actually enjoyed fighting with…a rival."

"But…how come that made you cry?" Chopper asked.

"Because…I thought that maybe, I could see Blight again," Blizzard said, "and maybe…we could have another bout like that…but I guess not. I guess you could say that…I was honored to fight him, even though he tried to kill you and everyone else."

"…I'm confused," Chopper said.

"…yeah…so am I," Blizzard agreed.

XXX

In Luffy and Nami's love nest, Luffy is lying on the bed, eating a slice of pizza from the mini-fridge that Franky had put in so the captain wouldn't sneak into the kitchen for any late-night snacks and diminish their food supply…again.

Nami sat next to him, gently petting his hair.

"Luffy, you've been in here for two days, now," Nami said. "You really need to go outside and get some fresh air, okay?"

Luffy just heaved a sigh and put his empty plate on the nightstand.

"…Luffy…this wouldn't have something to do with Z, would it?" Nami asked.

A pause, but then Luffy spoke.

"He helped us," he said. "He helped us get away and…I knew he was gonna die. I guess…I feel bad because I know there's nothing I can do to return the favor now that he's gone."

Nami frowned at this, but then she sighed, lied down next to Luffy, and started rubbing his stomach to help him relax.

"You know he tried to kill you," Nami said.

"Yeah," Luffy said, "but…it still hurts a little, you know?"

Nami sighed and nodded her head in understanding.

"It'll be okay, Luffy," she said. "I don't know how…but it will be."

"I hope you're right, Nami," said Luffy.

A slight pause, but then, Nami smirked.

"Hey," she said. "I know what'll make us both feel better."

Luffy looked at the navigator, a bit bewildered, but then Nami got off the bed, walked over to the door, quickly opened it and placed a sign on the knob that said "Do not disturb (THAT GOES FOR YOU, TOO, SANJI!)". After she shut the door and locked it, she then turned to Luffy, who finally understood what she was planning.

Without warning, Nami threw herself at Luffy and pinned him to the bed, their lips locking together, both of them moaning with pleasure as their tongues wrestled each other. Before long, Nami felt Luffy beginning to untie her bikini top, and she responded by slowly pulling his cardigan off and tossing it to the floor.

XXX

In Zoro and Robin's room, the swordsman and the archeologist could hear the sound of Luffy and Nami's little…game.

Zoro heaved a somewhat irritated sigh.

"They're at it again," said Zoro.

"Can you blame them?" asked Robin with a chuckle.

"Yeah…but I really think that Franky should've put their room somewhere else," said Zoro. "I mean, do you know what it's like waking up in the middle of the night to hear those two screaming each other's names?"

"I think you should know," said Robin. "We've done it at least twice now."

Zoro blushed as red as a beet at this, and all Robin could do was giggle, but then she pulled him into a loving hug.

"It's nothing to be ashamed of, you know," said Robin.

"Yeah…I know," said Zoro before he kissed Robin on the lips, which she returned.

XXX

Outside, Sanji, Usopp, Chopper, Blizzard, and Brook happened to hear Luffy and Nami, as well.

"There they go, again," Usopp said.

"Hey, Blizzard?" Chopper asked. "Why do Luffy and Nami make those noises whenever they get together like that?"

"Uhhh…" Blizzard said, his face flushing a bright crimson. "C-c'mon, Chopper, let's go get a snack."

"But you didn't answer my question," Chopper said as he followed Blizzard to the kitchen.

"I'll tell you when you're older," Blizzard said.

"But Blizzard-" Chopper said.

"WHEN YOU'RE OLDER!" Blizzard shouted. "Jeez, kid, you're KILLING ME!"

"Yohohoho!" Brook chortled. "Good for you, Mister Luffy."

Sanji seethed as he threw his cigarette on the floor and stomped on it.

"Damn that Luffy!" he cursed.

~1 hour and 35 minutes later~

Luffy, completely nude, panted as he continued to thrust inside Nami, also nude, who moaned as she held the captain close to her.

"Yes…!" Nami cried. "Yes! More, Luffy! Harder~!"

Luffy complied by thrusting harder and deeper inside Nami, who practically began to scream at this point. To try and muffle her screams, Luffy kissed her as he continued to move. Nami still moaned with each thrust he made.

Then, Luffy began to move faster, which caused Nami to moan even more.

"L-Luffy!" she cried. "It's…it's getting intense! I think I'm about to…!"

"Me, too!" Luffy answered.

And with one more thrust, Luffy screamed as he let his seed spill inside Nami, who screamed as she released her load, as well.

"Have you been…holding back…for the last few days?" Nami asked as she panted.

"Yeah," Luffy said, also panting before he slowly removed himself from within Nami, who moaned a bit. Once he is all the way out, Luffy lied down next to Nami, who rested her head on his chest.

"Thanks, Nami," Luffy said. "This is just what I needed."

Nami smiled.

"We both needed this," she said before she kissed him passionately and lying back down on the bed.

"I love you, Luffy," she whispered.

"I love you, too," Luffy whispered back before he wrapped his arms around Nami, and soon, the two fell asleep together.

XXX

At Dock Island, Marie is getting ready for bed, but for some reason, she couldn't find Gari anywhere.

"Gari!" Marie called as she walked down the hallway that led to the room where Mobston kept all his equipment. "Gari, where are you?! It's bedtime!"

No answer. Marie sighed as she continued to look for her little brother.

"Why can't he just go to bed like a good little boy?" she asked herself before she opened the door, but when she did, she is soon met with a surprise.

Gari is standing in the middle of the floor, wearing the red buccaneer's coat that Luffy wore during the battle at Piriodo…and a cardboard skull-and-bones insignia strapped to his helmet.

"Gari, what are you doing?" Marie asked with a smile.

"I thought about what Luffy said," said Gari, "and I decided…I'm gonna be a pirate, just like Grandpa!"

"Is that right?"

Marie turned and saw Mobston, who grinned at Gari.

"My boy…you don't know how proud that makes me," said Mobston.

Gari only giggled before he looked outside the window.

Thank you, Luffy, he thought. You…are my hero.

THE END

Well, that's it! The end of the story! I hoped you all liked the little LuffyXNami lemon I put it in this, even though it was short.

Review, please!