Best Brothers?! (chap. 3)

Chapter 3: A spark of hope

“Mornin’ Sanji,” Saku greeted with a yawn. It was 5:00 in the morning and they were both in the kitchen.

Sanji turned away from the table to see Saku. “Hey Bro, why are you up so early?”

“Marines have breakfast early too, ya know.”

“As along as they don’t catch us, I don’t care what time they have breakfast, lunch, or dinner.” Sanji said. They both laughed.

“I always get up this early.” Saku explained.

“Oh,” Sanji said. He continued to make breakfast and Saku helped. “Remember that time on Baratie when the Crap Geezer found us making ice cream at 2 in the morning when we were 10?”

“How could I forget? Chef Geezer looked like he was going to have a heart attack when he saw the mess we made.” Saku said.

“Lil’ Eggplant, lil’ crap-brat,” Sanji said in his best chef Zeff voice. “What the hell is this?!”

“He was furious!” Saku replied.

“He made us do extra chores,” Sanji said. “We had to wash all the customer’s dishes on the day Baratie was packed!”

“My hands are still stinging!” Saku exclaimed.

“I feel like that everyday because Luffy eats a lot!”

Before they knew it an hour had passed and breakfast was done. “Breakfast!” Luffy shouted now fully awakened by the smell of food. Sanji and Saku had cooked a few omelettes for breakfast. A few minutes later, Nami, Usopp, and Chopper came in and sat down.

“Would Nami-san care for some orange juice?” Sanji asked politely.

“Yes, thanks Sanji-kun.” Nami said. He poured her some.

“Where’s Zolo?” Saku asked.

“Can I have his food?” Luffy asked.

“yea, Luffy. I don’t care where Sword Boy is,” Sanji replied. “He’s probably still sleeping.”

“Nope, just got up, Dart-board brow.” Zolo replied.

“Too bad, Moss head, Luffy ate your food.” Sanji teased, but got another plate. “Here Marimo,”

“Thanks Blondie,” Zolo said with a sarcastic smile.

“Sanji,” Chopper asked. “What’s the Great Blue?”

“It’s a sea where fish from the North, South, East, and West blue come together.” Sanji explained.

“Sanji great news! I found it!” Saku shouted.

“What?” Sanji asked along with Chopper, Usopp, Luffy, and Nami. Zolo couldn’t care less

“I found the Great Blue! It exists!” Saku exclaimed. Sanji’s fork hung in mid air as he stared at Saku.

“Sanji, you ok?” Usopp asked.

“Fine,” Sanji said like he was in a dream.

“Sanji?” Nami kissed him on the cheek.

“Wha?” Sanji said, dazed.

“He’s back,” Luffy laughed.