Some time after leaving the island, the group has been getting used to their new ally.
Buggy may have been their enemy at first, but now was a changed man. His talk with Aden opened his eyes. He has been lost in his own hatred, but now he was back at sea, ready to help his new captain.
The others have reluctantly started to get along with him, but only Luffy and Aden truly became his new friends.
"No. Again I'm telling you, it feels like i am still connected to my parts, and i can control them freely. It just feels different. Like when my hand is floating above me, it's like i sense it there, just like you know where your hand is."
Buggy explained for a fifth time to Luffy, while floating his hand to demonstrate.
"I still don't get it, but it's cool anyway." said Luffy with a grin and scratching his head.
"I give up." said Buggy as he reattached his hand.
"It's a wonder it took you this long." Aden chimed in "Try explaining to him what it feels like turning into wind...I swear i saw steam come out of his ears when i tried once." he finished with a joke at his brother's expense.
"Hey! I just don't get it okay? You said it's like your body is there, but also all around. It doesn't make sense." Luffy defended himself.
"Yes it does! Kinda." said Aden, scratching his head.
"I still don't see why you three decided to compare Devil Fruits?" said Zoro with his eyes closed.
"Better understanding of combat power." said Aden.
"Going with captain's question." Buggy added.
"Bored" guess who.
"How can you be so calm about this!? He tried to kill us!" shouted Nami.
"Calm down, Little Thief. He apologized. Besides, it's Luffy's decision." said Aden with an annoyed tone, as he was tired of hearing the same argument from her.
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"...Hey, look there! It's a navy ship. Bigger than ours, too. We should take it." said Luffy from the side.
"Not a bad idea, bro. More room, supplies. It could be a nice change." agreed Aden.
"Alright. Nami, get us closer! Buggy, you will be boarding first, i wanna see what you can do. I will be deflecting any cannonballs they decide to throw our way. Is that okay with you, captain?" spole Aden in a commanding voice.
"Sure, let's do it." grinned Luffy.
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"Emergency! A pirate ship is approaching port-side, at eight o'clock!" shouted one marine to the one in charge.
"What!? They dare attack a navy ship?! The will feel the pain of crossing Lieutenant Fullbody!" shouted a pink haired marine, with brassknuckels on each hand.
"Men, get ready for a fight! Fire at will!" he commanded his men.
"Yes!" said everyone.
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"Well here we go." said Aden as he uses his power to deflect any shots coming their way.
" Right. Then i'll go first." said Buggy as he jumped on the navy ship once they got closer. Following right behind him were Luffy and Aden. Zoro stayed behind, taking a nap. Again.
As Buggy boarded the navy ship, he was immidiately charged by three marines with swords. Acting like he didn't see them, he let them take a swing. One went through his neck, another went from his left shoulder to his right side and the last one cut off one of his arms.
As Buggy fell to the ground, the Lieutenant began laughing.
"Hahahaha! So pathetic! Can't even dodge a simple sword attack!" laughed Fullbody openly.
Looking at the other two, seemingly disinterested in their dead companion, he thought how despicable they were.
All of a sudden a strange sound started to come from the "corpse".
"Bara bara bara bara bara bara bara bara bara..." came a repeates chanting as the body parts floated to the air, circling around the lower half that stood up on its own.
"Bara bara: Reassembly." said Buggy as all his parts reconnected.
"What!?"shouted Fullbody, with angry confusion.
"Bara Bara Cannon" intoned Buggy as he launched his fists, holding three knives each, between the fingers. He aimed at the trio that sliced him up.
Hitting his intended targets, he began to fight anyone that got close.
"So. What do you think, Aden?" asked Luffy in a rare, serious tone, watching Buggy fight.
" Close to mid range fighter. With potential long range capabilities. Could be a great sniper. Just float in the air with just his top half of the body, and bam. Instant vantage point."
answered Aden with a serious thought.
"Hmm. Well we can ask him later. Now let's go help him!" ordered Luffy as he jumped into the fray.
"Aye aye, Captain." said Aden as he began using his power to toss people overboard, leaving cuts all over them, caused by his wind blades.
After a short while, most marines were on the deck, either dead or pretending to be.
The last few that were standing, were in for a show of their lives.
"Bara Bara: Festival" said Buggy as he split into many small pieces, spinning them around.
This cyclone of body parts then began hitting every marine left standing. Causing them to no longer be left standing.
"Well that was fun. Nice job Buggy." said Luffy.
"Please. This was nothing. The were weaklings." answered Buggy on a cocky tone.
"Even weaklings can kill the strong if they get lucky." said Aden "I hate to be the guy that starts giving lectures, but you should be careful in every fight. You never know when someone might get a lucky hit on you." ranted Aden a little.
"Yeah yeah, i guess you're right." admitted Buggy reluctantly.
"Sure, i guess." said Luffy , bored.
"HEY!! You filthy pirates! Who do you think you are!? How dare you ignor.....!?" Fullbody started screaming at them..But he could not finish speaking, as he could not breathe, because of a sphere of air around his head forming, and preventing any air reaching his lungs.
"Execution: Celestial Mockery" spoke Aden with a deadly glint in the eye. He hates being interrupted.
"Oh great... Here he goes again.." said Luffy with a sigh.
"What? What do you mean by that?" asked a confused clown.
"Well...Aden gets really violent sometimes. Its like another personality or something. All i know, is that he kills people sometimes.
"We're pirates, though. That's kinda in the job description." Buggy scratched his head in confusion.
"Yeah sure, i get that. But not like this. He tends to get annoyed and angered easily. And they he goes on a killing spree. Anyone he sees as enemy, is his target." explained Luffy while the sounds of choking slowly ceased.
"Sounds scary" Buggy gulped, suddenly feeling nervous.
"Relax. I'm certain he sees you as an ally. I mean you became pretty good friends, right?" said Luffy with a grin, seeing the sweating clown.
"Right."
As they looked over, they saw Fullbody laying on the deck, his face a mix of blue and red.
Suddenly, Aden swung his arm upwards, causing all the bodies to float up with a rapid current of air. Pushing his hand forward right after, he threw them overboard with a gust of wind, causing the entire ship to sway.
Walking towards them, Aden had a neutral look on his face. Approaching Buggy he stared right in his eyes for about ten seconds.
"Boo." said Aden with a smirk forming on his face.
"AHH!" Buggy flinched away from him.
"Breezhihihihahahaha!"
"Hahahahaha" laughed both Aden and Luffy.
"Hey! That's not funny! I'm supposed to be the clown here!" shouted Buggy, embarrassed.
"It kinda was though." said Zoro with a grin, as he came aboard with a bag over his shoulder. Followed by Nami who didn't say anything. She was once again scared of Aden.
"I brought all our supplies. You just go get your stuff from the ship." said Zoro as he went to lut the supplies away.
"Got it" said everyone at once.
"Hey Buggy." said Aden suddenly, approaching the clown again "Welcome to the crew, buddy." he said as he slapped Buggy's shoulder in a friendly manner.
Turning around to go get his things, he left a stunned clown behind.
Buggy didn't know what to do. He was now officially welcomed to the crew. And that lifted a weight from his chest, he didn't even notice was there. Looking at Aden, he was thankful to the guy. As he woke him up from whatever illusion he was in.
Wiping his eyes, as something definitely fell into them, he also went to grab his things.
After which he went to help the others attach their old ship to the new one.
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As the night came, the ship was still awake.
Luffy has decided to celebrate getting their new ship, after he saw what supplies the marines carried. Zoro immediately raided the booze and was sitting on a barrel, chugging his third bottle.
Luffy, of course, got his hands on the food, forcing everyone to fight for their own portion.
Nami was drawing a map in the candle light nearby. Buggy was running around, assembling himself to more and more ridiculous shapes. One time even running around as just a head with feet and hands, while the rest of his body was fighting Luffy for food. Aden was drinking as well. But he didn't fight for his food. He simply used his power to throw it to himself anytime Luffy got distracted.
Everyone was laughing at Buggy's theatrics.
Aden, looking at Buggy run around on his hands attached to his legs, with his feet attached to his ears, just chuckled. He saw the genuine carefree person, he hoped was there, when he met Buggy. Seems his gamble paid off.
As the party ended, everyone went to sleep satisfied, thinking on what the next days would bring.
(Hope you enjoyed this one. I really hope people are liking this. Once again please let me know if you notice any mistakes.
Also just to clarify, yes. I did change the personalities of characters. Some will be more noticable than others, but that's what fanfics sre for.
As of now i am still undecided who to pair Aden with. So if you have ideas please let me know. Ramble over.)