Hiding the Truth (One Piece)

Chapter 3 - Family Reunion

I couldn't help the amusement at their reactions; they were all indirectly insulting Luffy as they continuously denied the possible relation between the three of us. Some even looked like they were having an existential crisis at the prospect. 

"Well it isn't really surprising" the green haired man spoke up looking rather grim faced, leaning against the mast as he adjusted the robe he seemed to wear due to the heat. His demeanour and current expression gave off the vibe that he wasn't the type to throw smiles at anyone he happened to meet. Focusing on the green haired Marimo, I spotted three Katanas strapped to his waist and presumed he was the swordsman of the crew as no one else seemed to carry a sword.

"It's just unexpected. They're so polite and Luffy's so..." the orange haired lady trailed off looking very confused and shocked. It surprised me that they could talk so casually about their captain in such a way, but I guess I couldn't expect much as it was Luffy; he was unorthodox personified, if their was ever going to be a more easy-going crew, it would have to be his.

"You probably have lots of catching up to do. Why don't you settle in whilst I prepare some drinks" The blonde haired man stated puffing on a lit cigarette. Everyone settled taking seats wherever available, some sitting on overturned barrels with the rest of us choosing to sit on the wooden floor. Blondie returned with some refreshments though when I was passed my drink, he wouldn't let go of the cup and seemed to have heart's for eyes as he leaned in. It seemed he as about to begin a monologue of some sort but it was quickly stoppered by the orange haired lady with ease.

"My name's Nami, I'm the ship's navigator" the orange haired lady introduced herself pleasantly, a 1000 watt smile plastered on her face though my attention was drawn to the whimpering blondie who cradled the swollen lump developing from harsh thwack the navigator dealt to the man. I looked around concerned but by the crew's expressions, this must be something that happened often.

"I'm the great captain Usopp and this is my crew" the long nosed man said with his hands thrown on his hip looking into the distance, laughing his heart out. Knowing Luffy, he wouldn't join a pirate crew unless he was captain, and if he had, he was too obnoxious to survive long.

"Liar" I muttered looking closely at the long-nosed man with scrutinising eyes. The swordsman sat beside me laughed at my comment and I turned to him giving him a curious look with a smile, encouraging him to introduce himself.

"Roronoa Zoro. Swordman and first mate" he stated. I raised an eyebrow impressed with Luffy's skill into getting him to join his crew. Last I checked, he was a famous pirate hunter in the East Blue, known for his ruthlessness in capturing in the most vile of pirates.

"How did Luffy get a man of your pirate-hunting calibre to join?" I asked curiously, and slightly sceptical. 

"Blackmail" He answered simply, I chuckled realising Luffy hadn't changed a bit in the 2 years I hadn't seen him. He was still a brat when it came to things that he wanted. 

"Well that sounds like Luffy" I replied amused. "Now what do you really do?" I asked turning my attention back to Usopp.

"Sharpshooter" he sighed with a dark depressing aura surrounding him, his facade quickly washing away as he fiddled with his slingshot, though I internally smirked at his answer.

"Big jump from captain huh?" I asked innocently, teasing the man a little more, not wanting to let the topic slide so easily but he only mumbled a response.

"My name is Sanji, mademoiselle I am the cook" I nodded at Blondie who seemed to recover quiet quickly from the seemingly deathly blow the short-fused navigator had dealt to him. I looked down to a small reindeer with a pink hat sitting next to me, he slurped on some iced juice and I couldn't help but smother the squeal that was trying to burst out, this little creature was too cute.