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[Beginning opens up with various shots of Water 7. NARRATOR speaks but is not visible.]
NARRATOR: It was a beautiful and sunny day on Water 7, the tide just right, the air just right, and the people were happy, ecstatic even, for the event that was to occur in just mere hours.
What event you might ask? Well, members of the famous Straw Hat Pirate Crew, Demon Child Nico Robin and Cyborg Franky, were set to be married on Scrap Island, a place near and dear to Cutty Flam. Members of the Franky Family have been cleaning it up for weeks, and now the big day has finally come where vows can be exchanged, and everyone can cheer in one big happy, beautiful ceremony.
[Cut to FRANKY and ROBIN laying in lawn chairs in the sand right by the water in a secluded area.]
FRANKY ( sighing in content ): Ah, this is nice.
ROBIN ( eyes closed, nodding ): Indeed it is, it’s nice to sit in peace before we have to go get ready. I hope the others are taking it easy.
FRANKY: You know them babe, they’re probably running around like they always do.
[ROBIN now opens her eyes, and props herself up more on her elbows. She looks to FRANKY, her relaxed face now tense. FRANKY studies her face for a moment, before giving her a reassuring smile.]
FRANKY ( cont .): They’re doin’ just fine right now, don’t worry about them. Just relax it a bit, it’s all under control.
NARRATOR: And while the soon-to-be-wed couple lay back down to rest a moment longer, the rest of the Straw Hats were up to their own doings.
…Whether or not they were doing okay was another debacle.
[Cut to a door that belongs to the kitchen of The Thousand Sunny. There’s a moment of silence before screaming and the noise of someone flying into a wall, like a crash. It then cuts into the kitchen, where SANJI stands, facing the bare wall of the kitchenette where LUFFY is lying face down and legs up in the now dent of the wall. SANJI is visibly red, both hands balled into fists and right leg smoking from a previous flame that sparked there. LUFFY peels his head off from the ground, and gives SANJI a guilty look.]
LUFFY: Sanji listen, I didn’t know!
SANJI : HOW DID YOU NOT KNOW?
LUFFY: You make cakes all the time! I thought this was just a regular cake!
SANJI ( arms now flailing around ): The cake is large and white! It looks just like a wedding cake?!
LUFFY : Well how was I supposed to know it was a wedding cake? I don’t go to weddings like , ever! I’m a little busy being a pirate and all!
SANJI : How did- Luffy, the cake literally has Robin and Franky on top of it! AND IT’S THEIR WEDDING DAY!
[A quick pan moves to show the wedding cake in question. It is a comically large wedding cake, multiple layers and white, with many patterns made with frosting also in white. Little mini figures of ROBIN and FRANKY are slowly sliding down the cake.
Camera cuts back to SANJI, blankly staring at LUFFY, who still looked guilty.]
SANJI ( groaning ): I can’t believe this… How am I supposed to remake this cake in just a couple hours? Oh my god…
LUFFY: Hmm… Maybe you could-
SANJI: If you don’t leave this goddamn kitchen in about three seconds, you won’t live to make it to the wedding.
[LUFFY scrambles to get up and Gum-Gum Rockets out of the kitchen. SANJI, now alone, sighs and runs a hand over his face in frustration.
Cut now to NAMI waiting at the Blue Station with CHOPPER and USOPP. NAMI is rocking back and forth, hands stuffed in her pockets. The train is a dot in the distance, and it’s slowly getting bigger. NAMI’S eyes stay glued to it, while USOPP and CHOPPER are talking to each other.]
CHOPPER: I can’t believe the wedding is in a few hours!
USOPP: I know! I’m so happy for Franky and Robin, and I’m glad we could come back here to Water 7.
[USOPP inhales deeply, nostrils flaring and ready to take in the fresh salty smell of the waters of Water 7, only to breathe in and cough roughly.]
USOPP ( gagging ): Oh god, what the hell is that smell?
[CHOPPER then sniffs deeply as well, and his nose follows the smell to a woman walking away from them, pushing a stroller.]
CHOPPER: It looks like it’s coming from that lady’s baby.
USOPP ( still frowning ): That baby needs a diaper change, my god . Ew, ugh…
[The woman turns around abruptly, a scowl on her face as she stares into USOPP’S soul. She then flips him off and walks away faster. USOPP looks confused, and then looks to CHOPPER.]
USOPP ( quietly, annoyed ): It was the truth, why is she upset…
[The train whistles loudly as it quickly starts coming into the station. NAMI squeaks just loud enough for USOPP and CHOPPER to hear, and she tugs the both of them along closer to the train as it comes to a halt to let passengers go. NAMI starts to pace back and forth as passengers slowly start to get off of the train.]
NAMI : Oh god, am I even ready to see her? It’s been so long. What, almost two months now? Is she tanner than before? I don't even know if that’s physically possible. She’s gorgeous the way she is, honestly. Has she changed since we last saw each other? Is she sick of me? Have I changed a lot? Did I get annoying? Did I get uglier? Oh GOD, DO I LOOK OKAY GUYS AMIUGLY ?!?!?!
[NAMI is met with blank stares from CHOPPER and USOPP. She stares back for a second, before going back to pacing, mumbling to herself.]
CHOPPER ( whispering ): I don’t think I’ve ever seen this side of Nami before…
USOPP ( nodding ): I agree. I think Vivi brings out her vulnerable side.
NAMI: I heard that, Usopp. You suck at whispering.
USOPP: Well am I wrong?
NAMI: …Shut. Up.
USOPP : Hah!
NAMI: Listen, I don’t want to mess things up with her. I don’t know how she feels about Robin still, but Robin said it was okay to have her come to the wedding and- I just really want to see her.
[NAMI goes quiet for a second, looking at the ground, and she speaks just loud enough for CHOPPER and USOPP to hear her.]
NAMI: I think I’m gonna tell her how I feel…
[USOPP’S face lights up, and he audibly squeals. CHOPPER jumps up and down.]
USOPP : Finally !
CHOPPER: Yay! Yay! This is exciting!
VIVI: What’s exciting?
[Everyone jumps, none of them notice VIVI’S presence until now. NAMI’S eyes are so bugged out they might as well jump out of her head. She starts to sweat and swiftly turns around.]
NAMI : Vivi! Uh, haha, exciting, exciting…The Wedding! Yes! The wedding is so exciting!
[VIVI laughs, and she adjusts the strap of the large bag on her shoulder.]
VIVI: I missed you…guys. I missed you guys.
[VIVI awkwardly lets out a small chuckle, and looks around the train station. USOPP and CHOPPER share a knowing look, and NAMI just blankly stares at VIVI.]
VIVI: Water 7 is very beautiful, definitely a change of scenery from Alabasta. Thank you for inviting me to the wedding.
NAMI: Yes.
VIVI: …Yes?
NAMI ( shaking herself out of it, chuckling awkwardly ): Yes, you’re welcome! Sorry, I’m a little tired, I’ve been working on some last minute preparations for the wedding.
VIVI: Then how about we head back to the ship? I’d like to drop my bag off there anyway, and then go exploring the town for a little before the wedding, if that’s alright?
NAMI: Of course! Let’s go!
[NAMI and VIVI begin to walk back towards the Sunny. CHOPPER and USOPP stay behind for just a moment.]
CHOPPER: She never said hi to us…
USOPP: I think Vivi is a little distracted…But it’s okay! They’ll kiss sooner or later and then Vivi can hang out with us. Oh! Chopper-
[USOPP reaches into his bag, pulling out a small mason jar filled with maraschino cherries.]
USOPP: I saw these in the fridge and I thought you’d want them, so here! Don’t tell Sanji though, I was itching for a snack before we came here and I got you one too.
[USOPP hands the jar to CHOPPER, and they begin to walk back to the Sunny, giving themselves some space between the girls so they would have some alone time. CHOPPER pops open the mason jar and grabs a cherry to eat, and smiles wide with content as he eats it.]
CHOPPER : Mmm , yummy! Thank you Usopp!
[Cut scene to a busy marketplace; SANJI and ZORO are walking through; SANJI is closely eyeing stores while ZORO has an unreadable expression.]
ZORO: Why did you drag me here to do your dirty work, cook? I didn’t even make the cake.
SANJI: You’re here because I need someone to carry the bags of food I’m buying. What, do you not want to be here with me?
ZORO: Oh don’t even start that with me, that’s such a stupid question. Of course I want to be with you, just not be your bag boy. There’s a difference.
SANJI: Why can’t this be a date? We haven’t had one in a while.
ZORO: A date has flowers and a nice dinner and booze, not my hands full of bags and my feet aching. Dates have to be traditional.
SANJI ( scoffing ): Since when are we traditional people, Zoro? Have you met us?
ZORO: I’d like to think I’m a pretty traditional guy.
SANJI : Oh please. You’re a moss-haired pirate swordsman dating a man in one of the most infamous pirate crews in the whole world. Very traditional.
ZORO : Pfft , whatever. My morals are traditional.
SANJI: Sure Zoro, alright.
[They continue to shop a little more, bags piling one by one in ZORO’S arms, a frown becoming more visible with the amount of bags. SANJI thanks the last vendor quickly, carrying the final bag and walking back towards The Sunny. ZORO follows right next to him.]
SANJI: I really hope I can crank a pretty cake out in time for me to make this wedding…
ZORO ( reassuring ): You’ll be fine, you always manage to pull through in these types of situations.
SANJI: You’re very nice today…I don’t think I like it.
ZORO ( chuckling ): I can’t be nice to my boyfriend?
SANJI ( jokingly ): No, you can’t.
ZORO : Okay, love-cook. I’ll be super mean to you from now on. Just stone-cold, mean, evil even.
SANJI: Okay, you do that Zoro.
[SANJI gestures to ZORO’S arms full of bags.]
SANJI: Here, give me some to carry.
ZORO: Do you think I can’t carry them all?
SANJI: Oh my god, let me be nice and carry some. Not everything I say is meant to lead into a challenge of some sort.
ZORO: I can carry the bags just fine.
SANJI ( sighing ): I swear, sometimes I wonder why I bother asking…
[Cut back to The Sunny kitchenette, with a disgruntled SANJI and tired looking ZORO. The bags have been placed on the counter. They’re staring at the now toppled cake, the small figures of FRANKY and ROBIN are buried in a heap of melted frosting, heads poking out just slightly. SANJI has his hands on his hips and his foot is tapping in annoyance.]
SANJI: Okay, uh, can you help clean this up while I get started on the cake?
[ZORO nods, crouches down, and begins to start cleaning the mess. He digs the little figurines out of the frosting and hands them to SANJI, who tosses them into the sink. He misses the sink just slightly, and the ROBIN figure loses an arm as it hits the countertop and falls into the sink under the suds. SANJI, however, does not notice, and begins the preparations for the cake.
ZORO glances at SANJI for a moment, and then to the cake. He goes back and forth between the two for a bit, before attempting to discreetly have a taste at the already destroyed cake. He makes a small noise of content and goes for another bite, and then another.]
ZORO ( without thinking and mouth full ): For someone who doesn’t like sweets, this is not bad, cook.
[SANJI turns around and wacks ZORO on the head with his foot.]
SANJI: DAMNIT ZORO NOT YOU TOO-
[Cut to VIVI in the girl’s quarters on The Sunny, setting her final bag down and then sitting on the edge of NAMI’S bed. NAMI walks in a moment later, holding two glasses of water. She freezes for a second upon seeing her crush sitting on her bed, quickly snapping back into reality to hand VIVI a glass.]
VIVI ( sighing after taking a long gulp, sighing with delight ): Ugh, nothing beats a cold glass of water. Thank you Nami.
NAMI ( trying to disguise her blush ): No problem! I won’t charge you; if this was anyone else, I’d have a hefty amount of berries in my hands. I don’t do charity work.
[VIVI laughs a little, and then pats the open spot on the bed next to her. NAMI doesn’t move.]
VIVI ( teasing ): I guess I'm a charity to you?
NAMI: No- I-
VIVI: I’m only teasing. Have a seat, I’m sure you’re exhausted.
[NAMI sits hesitantly, keeping a little bit of a distance from VIVI. The air is thick with awkward tension in NAMI’S eyes. VIVI is perfectly fine.
They sit in a comfortable silence for a moment, each taking small sips from their glasses and making no move to speak. NAMI doesn’t catch VIVI inching her way closer.]
VIVI ( drinking the last of her water with a big sigh ): Thanks again for the water Nami. Are you done?
NAMI ( looking down at her empty glass ): Huh, I guess so.
[VIVI takes the glass from her hand and sets them both on the side table, then falls back to lay on the bed.]
VIVI: Laying on a bed is so nice after being cramped in a train seat for what felt like days…
[NAMI subconsciously falls back to lay next to her, placing her hands on her own stomach and fiddling with her fingers mindlessly.]
NAMI: I would agree with you but I’ve just been traveling on here for like, forever. We don’t take any other transportation if we don’t have to, you know? Luckily we’re not paying a fee to dock here since we’re here on a special occasion.
[VIVI nods, eyes slowly closing shut but still tuned in to listen.]
NAMI ( cont .): Iceberg said it was his gift for the bride and groom, which I personally think is bullshit because it would be considerate to get them an actual gift, y’know? Maybe a lamp for their nightstand, or some jewelry, or even some berries! Something damnit! I’m convinced he’s a cheapskate-
[NAMI’s mouth immediately shuts when she hears a sharp snore coming from VIVI, who is now fast asleep. She jolts a little from how abrupt the snore is, and jolts again when VIVI snores even louder. Instead of looking at VIVI with annoyance or disgust, NAMI is rather fond of the sight before her. For a moment she hesitates, but then she closes her eyes and falls asleep quickly.
Cut to the wedding venue; it’s almost done and ready for guests. MOZU and KIWI are adding a tablecloth to the last table under the large tent. Both of them have makeup halfway done and KIWI has curlers in her hair. ZAMBAI, KOKORO and other members of the Franky Family are setting up the last little bits of decor. LUFFY is there too, wandering aimlessly. USOPP and CHOPPER enter, admiring the venue. CHOPPER stumbles ever so slightly, his face also slightly contorted in discomfort.]
USOPP: This looks great you guys!
ZAMBAI ( annoyed ): And where have you been? You were supposed to help set up.
USOPP : I had to go shopping for a bowtie. Best man needs to look the best, obviously .
LUFFY: Usopp, do you have any food?
USOPP: No, but Chopper might have some cherries left.
[CHOPPER just shakes his head.]
LUFFY ( disappointed ): Hmph.
USOPP: We came here to pick you up, we gotta get Franky and start getting ready.
LUFFY: Okay. Can I eat something first?
USOPP: On the ship, I guess.
LUFFY: Well…I’m not really allowed in the kitchen right now.
USOPP: I know there’s a vendor on the way to the Sunny. We can stop there. Do you have any money on you?
LUFFY: Probably!
USOPP ( under his breath ): That’s not a clear answer but okay.
[LUFFY springs up and bounces his way to USOPP and CHOPPER.]
MOZU: Kiwi and I need to finish getting ready too, so we’re gonna head out!
KIWI: Yea, and we got a pretty bride to get pampered. See ya!
[Before ZAMBAI could interject, USOPP, CHOPPER, LUFFY, MOZU and KIWI all began to leave Scrap Island. ZAMBAI sighs, letting his head fall.]
KOKORO: Ah, just let ‘em leave. We’re basically done anyway. Go get yourself prettied up.
[Cue a compilation of the wedding preparation:
ROBIN, sitting in a chair with MOZU and KIWI on either side of her, KIWI taking out her curlers and MOZU applying eyeshadow. A cloud of hairspray covers everyone's vision as it cuts to CHIMNEY and GONBE twirling in the puff of chemicals. KOKORO laughs.]
ROBIN: Nami and Vivi should be here too…
[Cut to the ladies quarters of The Sunny, where VIVI and NAMI are still passed out, snoring loudly in a contorted cuddling position. NAMI’s arm flies over when turning into a better position to smack VIVI in the face. She doesn’t budge.
Next it cuts to USOPP, CHOPPER and LUFFY at a vendor. There’s inaudible friendly chatter, and the vendor hands LUFFY a hunk of meat or some sort. USOPP gestures for LUFFY to pay, but when he reaches into his pocket to grab some money, nothing is there. He gestures to the vendor to hold on. USOPP begins to sweat, CHOPPER is seemingly out of it and looking off into the distance and swaying. LUFFY goes to grab money from his other pocket to no avail. LUFFY looks up at the vendor, guilty, and USOPP’s face turns red. The vendor isn’t amused.
Next in the compilation we see SANJI in the kitchen of The Sunny, adding a final coat of frosting to the nearly completed cake. He sets the offset spatula in the frosting bowl and goes to grab the wedding figurines from the sink, ready to rinse them, only to see the missing body parts from each of them. His eye twitches.
Cut to the men’s quarters, where USOPP, LUFFY, CHOPPER, ZORO, and FRANKY are. USOPP is finishing the final adjustments to LUFFY’s tie, only for him to rip it off the moment USOPP walks away. LUFFY also has a bruise forming on his upper cheek, totally not from the vendor or anything…FRANKY is styling his hair in the mirror. ZORO is stuffing his shirt into his pants. CHOPPER is in a daze, sitting on the ground and staring off into space.]
ZORO: Is he good?
USOPP: He was earlier. I don’t know. Must’ve eaten something bad. I gave him cherries earlier but they looked fine. Maybe a crappy vendor food.
ZORO: Hmph.
[Cut to the guests beginning to arrive at the reception at Scrap Island, minus the Straw Hats and the bride and groom. LAW walks into frame, carrying a small first aid kit and a scowl on his face. BEPO is right behind him, grinning widely.
Next to walk in is JINBE, carrying a large gift that looks small since he is the one carrying it. He sets it next to the growing pile of gifts, and then makes his way to The Sunny to catch up with the rest of his crew (he was out traveling!).
A few other guests come in with gifts, and then KOALA and SABO come strolling in next, ACE hot on their trail, fidgeting with the button up he was clearly forced to wear (and not happy about it either). KOALA sets her gift down and when she turns around to grab the card ACE brought, he gets spooked by the sudden movement and sends the card into flames, disintegrating it. KOALA stares at him blankly while SABO begins to laugh.
Cut to BARTOLOMEO, GAMBIA and CAVENDISH walking in. Stars seemed to glisten in the Barto Clubs’ eyes, while CAVENDISH struts toward his seat, batting his eyes at no one in particular and flicking his hair “seductively”, clearly looking for attention that was stripped away from him after BARTO and GAMBIA entered Straw Hat territory. CAVENDISH pulls out a compact mirror and looks at himself, making sure he looks absolutely perfect, when he feels BARTO and GAMBIA sit next to him. Looking up from his mirror, he sees the pair sobbing happily, overwhelmed by the event. CAVENDISH sighs and stomps on BARTO’S foot, causing him to yelp and shut up.
Back on The Sunny, NAMI and VIVI wake up in a panic, scrambling to untangle themselves (both severely red in the face from blushing) and grabbing their dresses to take with them to change. The camera follows them shuffling out of the ship and to the little tent set up for ROBIN and the other women to get ready. They both burst in, hair sticking up in all sorts of places on their heads and dried up drool on VIVI’S lip. Everyone else in the tent is ready, ROBIN all zipped up in her wedding gown and glamoured up. She looks stunning. She smiles at the pair, and stifles a giggle at how ridiculous they look. KIWI and MOZU shake their heads.]
KIWI: Get changed quickly so Mozu and I can get you all fixed up.
MOZU: Where are you both even coming from anyways? Did you just wake up?
[NAMI and VIVI share a look and shrug, guilt painted all over their faces.
Cut to SANJI, walking back into the kitchen of The Sunny discreetly and quietly, chuckling to himself when he successfully made it in without anyone following him. He makes his way to the fridge.]
SANJI ( to himself ): I need a goddamn cocktail before this thing…a manhattan sounds nice-
[He opens the fridge and cuts himself off mid sentence, seeing the jar of maraschino cherries is missing. His mouth drops open in shock.]
SANJI ( cont .): Shit, did Luffy seriously eat the cherries in here too? Those were being soaked in vodka! Oh my god …
[Cut to FRANKY, holding a small case, containing the rings. He bends down to hand them to CHOPPER, who is still in his little daze.]
FRANKY: Okay little man, when it’s time for you to walk down the aisle with the rings, Kokoro is gonna give you a little signal. If you don’t see the signal, some frilly music is gonna play, which can also be your cue. But I’ve already gone through this with you a million times. You’re gonna do great!
[FRANKY gives CHOPPER a pat on the back, which CHOPPER can’t comprehend a reaction to, and he falls to the ground. CHOPPER gets up slowly, barely being able to get his balance back, and nodding to FRANKY.]
CHOPPER ( slurring his words, drunk ): Yes.
FRANKY ( doing his signature pose ): YEEOW ! SUPER! Let's get this thing rollin’!
[While NARRATOR speaks, a compilation of everyone getting into their seats and talking is shown.]
NARRATOR: So the people gathered, anticipating the special ceremony and hanging on the edge of their seats. The long awaited time has come. Nico Robin and Cyborg Franky, unknowing of the events that occurred earlier, were finally tying the knot. You could say it all worked out…Barely…But nevermind that. The moment you’ve been waiting for. And it’s anything but traditional.
[The ceremony begins. Calming music plays as the crowd looks to the back of the large tent, a cloth covering the entrance. It suddenly breezes open, FRANKY walking in, arm linked with KOKORO. Smiles and a whistle here and there make their way into the air as they walk down the aisle. Once they make it to the front, the rest of the Straw Hats make their way in, walking in pairs. USOPP and NAMI being first, as the respective best man and maid of honor, followed by ZORO and SANJI (ZORO looks mildly confused), BROOK and ZAMBAI, JINBE and TAMAGON, PAULIE and ICEBERG, and KIWI and MOZU. USOPP makes his way next to FRANKY, and NAMI on the other side where ROBIN is set to be. USOPP and FRANKY bump fists. The rest make their way to their seats. NAMI locks eyes with VIVI, who is staring at her aimlessly, in adoration. NAMI blushes and looks down, embarrassed. People, curious as to where LUFFY is in all of this, look around and make small whispers.
Before they can ask any further, the calmer music begins to get louder, and once again, the focus was on the entrance. ROBIN walks in, arm linked with LUFFY’S. A hush falls over the crowd as the beautiful music perfectly captures the scene before their eyes, to which they stand to welcome the bride. A look is shared between ROBIN and LUFFY, excited smiles, and they make their way up the aisle. FRANKY absolutely gushes at his soon to be wife, steam coming out of his ears and hearts in his eyes. ROBIN blinks shyly. A loud roar of a cry is heard, and heads turn to BARTOLOMEO sobbing once again. He’s quieted down once again by his foot being stomped.
LUFFY unlinks their arms and takes his seat, beaming at the pair in front of him. ROBIN takes her place on the other side of FRANKY, and smiles fondly at NAMI as she does so.]
KOKORO: Welcome everyone. I’m sure we’re all happy that the skies have spared and blessed us on this beautiful afternoon here on Water 7. You may be seated. We are gathered here today to witness a sight I most surely have been waiting for, as well as the rest of you, and that is the marriage of Robin and Franky.
I could stand up here and go on and on with all that traditional shit and holy matrimony crap, and I could also talk your ear off about my little Franky, but we can save that for later when I’ve got a couple ‘a drinks in me. So, I’ll cut to the chase because I know we’re all ready for a party, since that’s what we do best.
[A couple people chuckle awkwardly and some look around, a little lost. ZORO and LUFFY nod in agreement, as well as FRANKY. ROBIN shakes her head with a smile. SANJI is a tad unamused.]
KOKORO ( cont .): So, are you both gonna be there for each other, until you croak? Through fights? All that stuff?
[FRANKY and ROBIN nod.]
KOKORO (cont.): Robin, you wanna marry him?
ROBIN: Yes.
KOKORO ( cont .): Franky, you wanna marry her?
FRANKY: Of course I do!
SANJI ( whispering to ZORO ): Things are moving along pretty fast…
KOKORO: Beautiful. Now, we’ll have the couple exchange vows and rings. The rings…
[This is a cue for CHOPPER, the ring bearer, and CHIMNEY and GONBE, who wanted to participate, to walk in. Once again, the crowd turns their heads to the back of the room to the entrance, where CHIMNEY and GONBE skip in, throwing rose petals. CHOPPER stumbles in right after, struggling behind them as he carries the ring case. His face is practically green as he makes his way down the aisle, and there’s a little speck by the corner of his lip, which are the remnants of him throwing up right before walking in. Eyebrows raise from some of the crowd, as CHOPPER looks like he’s recovering from a disease (he’s fine, he’s never been drunk before and off of a jar of spiked cherries… is definitely something he’ll have to study…). He reaches the front, eyes blinking slowly as he almost falls forward when he thrusts the ring case toward the bride and groom. ROBIN blinks at him curiously, eyebrows scrunched in confusion. KOKORO takes the case from CHOPPER and gives him a nod, which he doesn’t notice. He stands there for a moment, blank expression. ROBIN closes her eyes and a string of hands pop out to guide him to his seat. CHOPPER smiles, grateful for the help.
KOKORO then takes the rings out of the case, handing FRANKY’S ring to ROBIN and vice versa.]
KOKORO: The vows will now begin. Whoever wants to start…
FRANKY: I’ll go first.
[FRANKY takes a deep breath.]
FRANKY ( cont .): Robin, baby , the hottest chick in the universe. I really think we’ve been brought together by fate, and although we met in a weird circumstance, I wouldn’t have it any other way. And I would totally make you my best man if you weren’t marrying me, you really are my best friend.
VIVI ( cooing, whispering to CHOPPER ): How sweet.
[The crowd makes sounds of adornment. USOPP is unamused.]
USOPP ( to himself ): That’s not as sweet as you think it is Franky…
FRANKY: I didn’t come prepared with a speech, but I think I get my point across to you everyday. I am so frickin’ happy to be here. How did I even get the hottest chick on the planet? Anyways, I’m ready for forever with you baby. I’ve always been.
[There is a pause, and then FRANKY puts the ring on ROBIN. There are tears forming in her eyes, but no one notices.]
KOKORO: Robin…
ROBIN: Franky-
[Before ROBIN can continue, FRANKY begins to cry happily. She smiles fondly.]
ROBIN ( cont .): Funnily enough, I also did not come prepared with a speech.
I have grown up thinking I would never receive the love I have today. I grew up thinking I was going to end up alone and never settle, since that had been all I’d known. When I met you, and like you said, under a weird circumstance, that feeling went away instantly. And I didn’t even know you. You were just some man who wanted revenge on the man who wronged Tom. In that short time we got to know each other back on Enies Lobby, I knew immediately I never wanted to leave your side. Every discomfort I had went away when I was with you, even when it came down to a life or death moment.
When you joined the crew, I was relieved. And all we did was grow closer and closer. After Sabaody, and not seeing you for two years, I knew that when I saw you again, I needed something to change between us. I longed for your touch. For your presence. Being able to see the crew kept me motivated, but knowing I’d finally be able to see you was what kept me motivated the most. I longed for the crew, my family, but I also longed for my other half. You.
Franky, you and all of your strange glory. The man who gives me the entire world. There is no one else on this entire island, entire planet, that I would want to spend my life with but you. You keep me grounded. Happy. Loved. You deserve everything and more. And I hope I can give that to you.
[A cut over to the crowd, whether their eyes were watery or just full of pooling tears, there was not a dry eye among them.]
BARTOLOMEO: THAT WAS BEAUTIFUL MISS ROBIN!
GAMBIA : MORE LIKE, MRS ROBIN!
[The Barto Club breaks out into sobs once again. ROBIN shares a teary look with FRANKY, who couldn’t contain the stream of tears soaking his tux. She carefully slips the large ring onto his large finger.]
KOKORO ( wiping a tear away from her cheek ): Now, the moment we’ve all been waiting for. The rings have been exchanged, and so have the vows. I really don’t need to ask the obvious, since it’s clear you both are ready to kiss. So, without further ado, I now pronounce you husband and wife! Kiss already!
[FRANKY takes a step forward and swoops up ROBIN, and they share a teary and passionate kiss, finally tying the knot. The crowd erupts in whistles and cheers and claps, throwing hats and petals from the ground up into the air. LUFFY stands up in his chair, jumping and laughing and clapping. SANJI wipes a tear from his eye, linking pinkies with ZORO, who smiles fondly at the couple. FRANKY carries ROBIN back down through the aisle, where they leave the tent.
Cut to later in the evening, where the reception has started. Everyone is mingling and chatting and having a good time. ROBIN is changed into a more comfortable dress and talking over a glass of wine with ICEBERG.
NAMI and VIVI are sitting at a table, finishing up their last bit of food and only focusing on themselves, as if no one else was in the room.
LUFFY is with his brothers, stuffing themselves with half the food from the reception.
CHOPPER is with ZORO and SANJI, ZORO handing CHOPPER a glass of water and SANJI giving him some bread. He looks a lot better now than he did before.
FRANKY is dancing with CHIMNEY and GONBE offbeat to some song BROOK is playing on his fiddle. CHIMNEY squeals as FRANKY twirls her around super fast.
USOPP makes his way to the front of the reception party and clinks his glass a few times, making everyone turn towards him.]
USOPP: Hello everyone! I hope you’re having fun. I thought it would be the perfect time to give a small speech, because it wouldn’t be a wedding without one of course! I gotta honor the newly wedded couple! So if we could all grab a seat…
[Everyone makes their way back into their respective seats, and USOPP clears his throat obnoxiously.]
USOPP ( cont .): Franky, first you asked your best friend to be your groomsmen, he said no. Then, you asked your smartest friend to be your groomsmen, he said no. Then, you asked your best looking friend and I said Franky... You already asked me twice before…
[FRANKY laughs, as well as some others. NAMI groans.
Cut to snippets of other speeches:]
SANJI: My beautiful and lovely Robin, I am so excited for this new chapter in your life! …Franky too I guess.
ZORO: Cheers to you guys. Also who’s running the bar again? I need another fill.
CHOPPER (through tipsy tears): I just, I love you guys so much. You guys are so amazing and I just, wow I love you guys so much-
BROOK: Yohohoho! Cheers to the lovely couple! How about another round of Bink’s Sake to celebrate!
LUFFY: YES PLEASE!
NAMI: Not again please no-
[A cut to BROOK playing Bink’s Sake for the millionth time and NAMI’s head in her hands on the table with a laugh from VIVI, who pats her back to comfort her.
The speeches continue:]
ICEBERG: Cutty Flam, my little brother, congrats on a very special day. And Robin, if he does anything wrong to you, you let me know. Thank you.
[ICEBERG walks back to seat quietly, sipping from his wine glass. FRANKY looks at him blankly.]
FRANKY : Boringggggg , three out of ten. Next!
[ICEBERG laughs loudly.]
LUFFY: Congrats you guys! This is so cool! Cheers to you guys! Hey Brook, another round of Bink’s Sake for the newlyweds!
NAMI ( screaming ): NO!
FRANKY: Amazing speech bro! Ten out of ten!
ICEBERG (annoyed): He didn’t even try…
FRANKY : Yeow ! Keep em’ comin’!
ROBIN: Thank you Luffy.
LUFFY: No problem! Hey Traffy! Speech! Speech! Speech!
USOPP, CHOPPER, ACE, SABO, KOALA, FRANKY, LUFFY, FRANKY FAMILY, BEPO ( shouting to LAW ); Speech! Speech! Speech!
LAW ( looking around frantically ): No, what-
[Cut to LAW in the front, eyebrows furrowed.]
LAW ( quietly ): …Congrats. Nice wedding.
[LAW scurries back to his seat, mumbling profanities and whacking LUFFY on the back of his head as he passes him. LUFFY laughs.
Cut to the next part of the reception, where FRANKY and ROBIN are standing next to the cake, SANJI at a comfortable distance away in case something goes wrong and ready to cut and serve the guests. Everyone cheers as the newlyweds cut the cake together, ROBIN taking a fingerful of frosting and swiping it swiftly on FRANKY’S metal nose. He laughs and does the same to ROBIN, who also laughs.
Everyone now has a slice of cake and stuffing their faces. LUFFY, who finished his fourth slice of cake, gets up suddenly when he notices a mark on his arm and runs over to LAW in a panic, since CHOPPER isn’t around at the moment.]
LUFFY: Traffy, what is this weird mark on my arm? It doesn’t hurt but I don’t want it to be an infection or something. And you’re a doctor so you’ll totally know!
LAW: …Luffy that is literally the strawberry jam from the cake…
[Cut to a little later in the reception. ACE is sleeping in his chair, SABO, KOALA and LUFFY are secretly trying to stick things in his hair without him waking up.
CHOPPER is looking at the first aid kit LAW brought and talking medical terminology with him and BEPO.
USOPP is with SANJI, ZORO, NAMI, VIVI and JINBE, making conversation.]
SANJI: Well anyways, I don’t even know how Luffy got into the kitchen anyway, I always have it locked, especially today having that large cake in there.
[Cue a flashback: It’s earlier that day; USOPP’S notices his stomach grumbling. He groans, annoyed that he’s hungry at the moment. He gets up aimlessly and makes his way to the kitchen, sighing when he sees the kitchen locked. He fishes into his overalls pocket for a paperclip, and unlocks the door, making sure to open and close it quietly without causing a scene so he doesn’t get kicked in the ass by SANJI. He sneaks into the fridge, swiftly grabbing the jar of spiked cherries for CHOPPER and a few apples for himself before scurrying out of the kitchen, forgetting to lock the door.
Moments later, LUFFY walks by the kitchen and walks in without a second thought.
It cuts back to the table of pirates.]
USOPP ( sweating ): Huh… That’s weird. Maybe you just thought you locked it? And forgot?
SANJI ( thinking ): Hm…maybe. I don’t know.
[The final scene is the slow dance. Slow orchestrated music plays, led by BROOK, and couples and friends and family enter the dance floor: ZORO and SANJI, NAMI and USOPP, BARTO and CAVENDISH, KOKORO with GONBE and CHIMNEY, LUFFY with ACE, KOALA and SABO, and of course, besides many others, FRANKY and ROBIN.
VIVI and CHOPPER sit at the table.]
VIVI: No dancing for you Chopper?
CHOPPER ( tired ): No, I still feel a little bleh. I think…I think I was drunk earlier.
VIVI: Oh?
CHOPPER: Yeah…I concluded that the cherries I got earlier from Usopp were in fact the spiked cherries Sanji made to go with his cocktails. Silly of me to notice sooner before eating all of them so fast. I never want to go near an ounce of alcohol ever again. I know I hate the human-human fruit but I was not built for the wild party life. I am no Zoro…
VIVI: Oh dear-
[Before she can finish her thoughts, NAMI appears in front of her, USOPP slumping back down in his chair, talking to CHOPPER. VIVI locks eyes with her.]
NAMI: Vivi.
VIVI: Nami.
NAMI ( hesitant, nervous ): Dance with me.
VIVI: Oh, uh.
NAMI: …You don’t want to…?
VIVI: I’m just- I’m not good at dancing.
NAMI: Oh please, I’m sure you are. Join me, no one’s gonna be watching. I want to dance with you.
VIVI: Are you sure…?
NAMI ( with adrenaline ): Take my offer Vivi. I’m trying to flirt with you, just dance with me.
[A vibrant blush blooms on VIVI’S face instantly, and she takes NAMI’S hand, refusing to look at her to hide her humongous smile. They go to the dance floor, NAMI placing her hands on VIVI’S hips and VIVI placing her hands onto NAMI’S shoulders. Before they realize, the two of them let their foreheads touch, eyes closed.]
NAMI ( teasingly ): You’re such a cliche, Vivi Nefertari.
VIVI ( smiling ): You’re one to talk, Nami.
[From across the room, ROBIN spots them and smiles fondly. She turns her focus back on FRANKY, giving them some privacy and getting back into step with her husband, who is focusing too hard on the slow dance, making sure not to step on ROBIN’S foot.]
ROBIN: You’re right Franky. Things did work out. I shouldn’t have doubted you.
FRANKY: Ah, it’s all good. I think tonight was fun, don’t you?
[ROBIN nods.]
FRANKY ( cont .): God, I can’t believe it. You’re my wife. My wife . That’s gonna be so fun to say to enemies, like, “Hey! Don’t mess with her! That’s my wife and she’ll kick your ass!”
ROBIN ( chuckling ): That would be a treat to watch. I’m sure the enemies wouldn’t care though.
FRANKY: They’ll care when they’re on the ground and wheezing after you’ve kicked their asses.
ROBIN: I guess so. You’re pretty powerful too, the enemies should be scared of you too.
FRANKY: They always are, what do you mean?
ROBIN: Don’t flatter yourself.
[FRANKY laughs at this. He leans down and kisses ROBIN.]
FRANKY: You’re pretty funny, you know that?
ROBIN ( smiling, teasing ): Of course I do. Only with you. Don’t tell anyone else.
[She reaches up and puts a finger to FRANKY’S mouth teasingly to silence him. FRANKY gives her the biggest smile.]
FRANKY: I won’t baby.
ROBIN: I love you.
FRANKY: I love you too.
[Suddenly there’s a loud yelp, and the newlyweds direct their eyes over to LUFFY, holding his head, and SANJI setting his leg back down after kicking LUFFY.]
SANJI: Damnit Luffy! If you want another piece of cake, just ask! Don’t dig into it dumbass! Did you learn nothing from earlier?!
LUFFY: Ow Sanji! And I was getting a slice!
SANJI: Then why is your hand covered in mashed cake?!
[FRANKY and ROBIN share a look and begin to laugh hysterically, still holding each other. The rest of the group break out into laughter of their own, even LUFFY and SANJI eventually laughing as SANJI hands LUFFY a properly cut slice.]
FIN.