[001 - video, in spero]

[gomugomunowin]

[When the feed first switches on, it's at angle, coming from the ground. A rather angry teenager is shown, kicking pebbles around the empty streets. He looks around at the delapidated buildings around him, and huffs.]

What the hell's up with this stupid place?! I gotta get back to Fishman Island and kick Hordy's ass!

AND MY CREW'S NOT EVEN HERE, WHAT THE HELL'S UP WITH THAT!?!?!??! [In his anger, Luffy punches a nearby wall, leaving large cracks, and eventually crumbles. He pouts angrily before perking up.]

I know! I'll just take a look from one top of the buildings! [He bends forward, putting his arms behind him and grinning widely.]

YOSH!!!! Gomu Gomu no..........ROCKET! [He swings his arm in front of him, reaching for the top of a nearby building. But rather than having his arms shoot toward the roof, they didn't stretch at all, and instead fell flat on his face. He laid still for a few moments before jerking up, even angrier tha before.]

WHAT THE FUCK!?!?!? WHY CAN'T I USE MY GOMU GOMU POWERS!?!?!?!??!

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[dontcallmegol.livejournal.com]

{He staggers a little at the force of the hug, chuckling softly and clinging to his brother tightly. His brows furrow as he feels those tears and hears that sniffle.

Shit.

He swallowed raggedly trying to stop himself from sobbing. But he was staying strong, just like he always had, despite how this was wrenching his heart.}

Yeah, it's me...

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[straw_hat]

[Luffy always had been the crybaby, huh? But right now, he didn't care. He clung to Ace like he could disappear at any second. Which, well, was pretty much what could happen.

But more importantly, he didn't even know what to say. He opened his mouth to try to say something, but he could barely muster any words.]

Ace, I-I.......

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[dontcallmegol.livejournal.com]

{Chuckling a little, hiding the pain of this behind smiles as per usual.} C'mon kid, stop with the water-works already.

{A small sigh as he squeezes the boy.} Hey, I missed you too. I bet you have all kinds of stories to tell me.

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[straw_hat]

[As Ace lightens the mood a little, Luffy perks up a bit.] Sh-shut up, can't help it.

[He smiles a little as he realizes nothing really needs to be said. Things were fine, as they were.] Heheh. Tons.

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[dontcallmegol.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I know. You were always the one to cry over everything. {Grin grin. These are a little more genuine, ah nostalgia.

He slides his hands up to Luffy's shoulders, taking a step back to have a better look at him. He then jabs a finger into his sternum indicating the scars.}

Like where this came from for instance.

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[straw_hat]

Oi, this isn't "everything". And I've barely cried now anyway! [He's trying to pout, but he just can't help smiling.

Until Ace points out his scar.

Well...........fuck, he was out when he got it, but no way is he telling Ace that.]

.......Akainu's a stubborn bastard.

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[dontcallmegol.livejournal.com]

{Grinning and clapping a hand over your hat for a brotherly ruffle. It's so cute when you get all defensive Luffy. He can tell how much you've grown up. Hell he's beginning to wonder just how long it was back home for you.

And then the mention of the scar and that affectionate smile turns serious. There is such a brow furrowing you don't even know. Akainu... that fucking bastard... There's a small part of him that wishes he would show up so he could kill him... repeatedly.}

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[straw_hat]

[He grinned at first, but then went serious when he was how upset Ace was.]

I'll kick his ass. Don't worry.

But not until I've spent some time here.

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[dontcallmegol.livejournal.com]

I know you will.

{He sighs softly, preparing to tell the other some bad news.} Afraid we don't have any control over that. The scientists send us home whenever they see fit. You could be trapped here for years.

{A pause, then he adds.} I've already been here for about two.

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[straw_hat]

Wh.......what the hell's up with that!?! I wanna spend some time here, but not that long!!!!

[He groans.] Shit.

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[dontcallmegol.livejournal.com]

You've been here twice before. Seems the Scientists can't get enough of you bro.

{He doesn't seem all that happy about this even if he's wearing a smile, the tone is flat.}

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[straw_hat]

Hmph. Shitty scientists. [And Ace, please stop with the fake smiles and flat tones. It makes Luffy unhappy.

Fine, he'll lighten the mod a bit.] They must think you're lonely without me.

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[dontcallmegol.livejournal.com]

... {A pause at that as his smile slips.} Yeah well, I'm not. So they need to stop doing me shitty favors.

{That's a lie Luffy. He totally misses you all the time. But he needs you to be back in the Grand Line and to think he's okay without you. TOUGH LOVE IS SO HARD ;^;}

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[straw_hat]

.......you'd better be bullshitting right now. [HE BELIEVES YOU A LITTLE BUT DOESN'T WANT IT TO BE TRUE 'CAUSE GODDAMN HE MISSED YOU.

A LOT.]

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[dontcallmegol.livejournal.com]

{Ohgod luffy don't make him do this. He hates being the bad guy. Hrrr this whole, using luffy as a yo-yo thing was a serious matter to him. The scientists needed to leave Luffy alone so he could become Pirate King dammit! Keeping him here was no better than trapping him in Impel Down.

He looks at his brother very seriously and says...} Luffy. I missed you, a lot.

But I am not lonely without you. You really think I'm that weak? {He hates himself a little bit right now, you have no idea, even if it's kinda true.}

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[straw_hat]

[Luffy stays quiet for a moment, and pulls his hat over his eyes. He gives Ace a mock punch on the shoulder, and tries to smile a little.]

'Course you're not. [......] I missed you, too.

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[dontcallmegol.livejournal.com]

{Aw Luffy, you can't see it but his serious face totally falters. He's a little concerned he went to far with this, he hopes you understand. But then he's punched and he rubs his arm, clearing his throat.}

What the hell are we standing around for huh? We should get inside, drink some booze and tell stories. It's been too long. {He smiles, trying to fall out of this serious mode.}

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[straw_hat]

[He puts his hat back on his head, and grins. Screw serious, they were never ones for shit like that.]

Shishishi! Yeah! I've got tons to tell you! Like what I did the past two years!