"We did it," Nojiko said, jumping in the air.
"Yes we did," Honey added. She had a big smile on her face.
"I knew we could," Ben replied, transforming back into his normal form. The girls did really well, he was going to give them special rewards. In fact Ben knew all the girls were going to do well, Ben thought, they all will get rewards. Ben smiled.
"Shishishi," Luffy laughed and added, "He was a pain." Luffy then lost consciousness from the pain as he fell backwards. Suddenly hands sprouted along Luffy's back. There were several hands, two on each side going downwards. They stopped him from hitting his head on the ground. The hands gently laid Luffy to the ground.
"Congratulations for beating Mr 0," Robin said as she came forward with her hand crossed.
"So am I next?" Robin asked.
Ben smiled, "Well my offer still stands, join my crew," Ben stated. Nojiko and Honey looked at each other. They both knew Robin's past which was explained by Ben. However there was a feeling of discomfort.
Robin smiled. "Okay," Robin replied.
"Welcome to the crew," Ben said.
Ben walked up to Robin. "Robin, remember one thing, you are not alone anymore," Ben said.
Robin's smile dropped. She thought about her past, how she went from crew to crew, to survive. She did not have a home. She smiled again.
"Welcome to the crew," Nojiko said and added, "I am Nojiko."
"I am Honey," Honey introduced herself.
"Hello, I hope you can get along. I see you both are very strong," Robin said. Nojiko smiled.
"I was only supporting, it was the rest," Nojiko said.
"You were brave to run up with the two clouds in your hand by yourself," Robin said.
"You saw that," Nojiko exclaimed.
"That was awesome," Ben said as he went to Nojiko and hugged her and kissed her cheek. "Someone will get a special reward," Ben added. Nojiko blushed.
"I," she muttered.
Robin and Honey giggled. They both looked at each other.
"You were also strong and smart, keeping Crocodile at bay and using lower power when you hit Luffy with it,"Robin said.
"Thank you," Honey replied.
Ben then let go of Nojiko and walked toward Honey and hugged her.
"She had a fear of fighting, however she was the most brave here," Ben said and then whispered in her ear, "You will get a special reward." Ben then kissed her neck gently.
Honey smiled and shuttered. She looked eager for her reward.
"Someone is happy," Robin commented.
At that moment, the sounds of an engine could be heard. They looked up and saw HQ and Kaya flying towards them. At the same time they saw Lexie coming towards them.
"Master," HQ shouted. Kaya was waving.
"Kinky," Robin said. Ben sighed.
The tank stopped and the gull-wing doors opened. Alvida, BM, Nami, Mikita, Marianne and Zala exited the tank.
"My love," Alvida came and hugged Ben.
"I missed you too Alvida," Ben said. He wrapped his arms around her and kissed her on the lips. Alvida kissed back.
Kaya cleared her throat. "How can I forget," Ben said as he let Alvida go and walked up to Kaya who was in her human form now and hugged her. He then kissed her cheek.
"Get off me you pervert," Kaya said however she did not move or resist.
Nami then cleared her throat. Ben walked up to Nami. He was about to hug her when she put her rod in his chest. "Don't you think about it," Nami threatened.
Ben smiled. "Nojiko will be upset if you hurt me," Ben said. Nami loosened her guard when she heard that and Ben took this opportunity to close the gap and hug Nami. Nami froze. "I know you fought hard. Thank you," Ben said. Nami blushed. Her heart skipped a beat and then she punched Ben in the stomach. Ben hunched forward and let her go.
"Off me," she said while blushing.
The girls giggled. "Looks like he cant get them all," Kaya said.
"Yet," Nojiko said.
"Whose side are you on?" Nami said to Nojiko.
Ben looked at Mikita, Marianne and Zala. Ben walked up to them. "Thank you both," he said to Marianne and Mikita. He hugged Mikita and kissed her on the mouth. Mikita kissed back. "I will give you a special reward soon," Ben said. Ben lets go and Mikita smiled.
"I look forward to it," Mikita whispered.
He turned to Marianne and hugged her. "You are cute," Ben said and added, "I have not forgotten about our promise, tonight it will be us two." He kissed her forehead and looked at Zala.
"Hello I am Ben," Ben introduced himself.
"I am," Zala tried to say.
"The beautiful Zala," Ben said.
"Mikita did talk highly of you and you have defeated Crocodile," Zala said.
"I would like to join your crew," Zala said as she got onto her hands and knees.
Ben went down and helped her up. "You can get up and yes you can join my crew," Ben said.
Zala sighed. "I was nervous and thought there will be trials," Zala said.
"No, also who said to get on your hands and knees?" Ben asked.
"Alvida and Mikita said it was tradition and that we also had to sleep naked with you when we join," Zala said.
Mikita and Alvida laughed. "I am sorry my love, we could not help ourself," Alvida said.
"It was hard not to," Mikita added. Nami looked suspiciously at Ben.
"I don't mind sleeping naked with you," Robin teased.
"No it's my turn," Marianne shouted. She realised what she said and went red and pulled her hat down to cover her face.
The girls giggled. Zala smiled, she thought she made a good decision. She felt relieved and there was a sense of belonging already.
"I guess all A.S.S can drive Lexie," Ben commented.
"Yes my lord," BM replied.
"Master, Lexie has no problems with the desert terrain," HQ added.
"I guess I was wrong," Ben said.
"We should rely on her more in the future," Kaya added. The girls nodded.
"Its is an interesting vehicle," Robin commented.
"A fire deathtrap," she added.
"What!" Nojiko and Marianne shouted. Honey looked terrified.
"She is kidding," Ben said.
"Kaya, could you look at Luffy?" Nojiko suggested.
"He will bleed out at this rate," Robin said.
"Sure," Kaya said and she went to look at Luffy.
"Ben, what was Crocodile`s real plan?" Zala asked and added, "Mikita said it was better coming from you."
"Zala is my best friend, however I only hinted, it's better for you to say it Ben," Mikita said.
"Sure, you both were not there when I told the rest. Crocodile was after the ancient weapon Pluton who he believes is in this country," Ben said.
Zala looked terrified. Robin looked serious.
"Is it?" Zala asked.
"Maybe, I don't think it here, however there might be something else there," Ben added.
"My love, I will give them the talk once we have everyone," Alvida said.
"Everyone?" Honey asked.
"Vivi is going to join as per the deal," Mikita replied.
"Is she not a princess," Nami said.
"Yes but I will not force her," Ben said.
"I do want her to join," Nojiko said.
"We all would," Alvida said.
"Let's head towards the Capital to find out," Honey said.
Marianne nodded. "Let's go," she added.
"My love, all the agents we faced are defeated, we should finish the remaining ones as well," Alvida said.
"The Strawhat crew should have finished them by now," Ben replied.
"Are we sure?" Mikita said. She thought about how strong some of them were.
"100%," Ben said and added. "However we will make haste to there in order to ensure there are no loose ends." They all nodded.
"HQ BM, where is the Miss Love Duck?" Ben asked.
"It's close-by, we thought of coming to give support, Master," HQ replied.
"Good, I want both of you to go to the empty Rainbase and take off the Sea-Prism cage and fit it on the Miss Love Duck in one of the rooms," Ben said.
"A seastone prison will be useful," Robin said.
"It will nullify devil fruit users," Mikita added.
"That is a good idea considering they would not need it," Nojiko said.
"We have the sea-prism cuffs," Honey said.
"And the weapon from that Marine," Marianne added.
"It will create a dungeon type room," Nami said.
"Yes, Ben can use it to discipline his crew," Robin said.
"What," Nami, Marianne and Nojiko shouted. They had all sorts of thoughts going on in their heads.
Honey smiled thinking of her thoughts.
"Robin is kidding, it was assets we may have on our ship and we get use of the sea prism stone in other ways," Ben said.
"It's a good idea my love," Alvida said.
"Master, I can fit it myself," HQ said.
"Are you sure?" Ben asked
"Yes Master," HQ assured.
"Okay after that, head to the capital with the ship and dock somewhere safe," Ben ordered.
HQ nodded and flew towards the Rainbase.
Ben looked at Kaya who had finished patching up Luffy. "Kaya how is Luffy doing?" Ben asked.
"His state was pretty bad so he might need a few days of rest," Kaya replied.
"MEAT!" Luffy shouted and got up.
"Stay down," Kaya shouted.
Luffy looked around to his Ben`s crew and Nami. "Nami you are okay," Luffy said.
"Of course I am," Nami said.
"I can trust you with Ben," Luffy said.
"You are my Captain. I don't like Ben. I don't want to be near him," Nami said, strangling Luffy.
"Nami, Luffy is injured," Kaya said.
"She almost killed me," Luffy said as laid on his back.
"This crew and your ally is lively," Robin said.
"It is, you will fit right at home," Alvida said.
"I can agree there. I do feel like it is home," Mikita added. Marianne nodded.
Luffy looked to see Lexie. He got up again. "Wow, that is amazing," Luffy said with sparkling eyes. Luffy then ran up to and admired Lexie.
"She sure is, a thing of beauty and power," Ben added.
"Boys," the girls said in unison. Robin giggled.