Chapter 75: Little Garden

Ben ran up to the deck of the ship with HQ. He saw the girls in the same position as a few minutes ago.

HQ pointed, "Master look," she said.

Ben looked and he can barely see the outline of the island but they were getting close.

"I guess your eyesight is much better than mine," Ben said.

"A.S.S Models all have enhanced eye-sights Master," HQ replied.

"Good to know," Ben commented.

"Everyone gather up," Ben shouted.

Nojiko, Alvida, Honey and Mikita gathered around. Vivi was holding onto Karoo as they arrived as well.

"You okay Vivi?" Ben asked.

"I am not part of your crew and I had to do this," she said out of breath.

Honey shot her Re-energy blast at her. "Thank you but I feel sleepy," Vivi said as she collapsed. Ben quickly caught her.

"I thought there was no side effect to that attack," Ben said.

"It looks like it depends on the person my love. We have used this over a half a dozen times on her. I guess she is exhausted now," Alvida noted.

"We should ask Kaya to look at her," Ben said.

"Yes, my love," Alvida said.

"Okay we are approaching Little Garden soon. We will stay there and explore until the Log Pose reset," Ben remarked.

"Yes Captain, I have left it in the Bridge so HQ would know our path," Nojiko replied.

"Okay, anyone feel like exploring?" Ben offered.

"Sure my love," Avlida said.

"Yes Captain," Nojiko, Honey and Mikita said.

"Okay HQ can you guard the ship while we are gone?" Ben asked.

"Yes Master," HQ replied.

"Okay get ready, we will depart soon," Ben said. He went downstairs to the first floor again with Karoo who looked a little concerned for her friend.

"Don't worry she will be fine with some rest," Ben assured.

He put Vivi inside her room and left her there with Karoo watching over.

Ben walked back up the stairs to the deck and saw they had caught up to the Going Merry and was side by side. He thought they were miles ahead and he did not see them. He thought the Grand Line's weird weather must have played a role.

"Hey Ben," Luffy greeted.

"Ladies," Sanji said.

The girls ignored Sanji. "You devil," Sanji said when he saw Ben.

"Hey Sanji," Ben greeted.

"Why you? Taking all the ladies." Sanji said. Ben thought jealous maybe.

Mikita wrapped her arm around his and leaned her head on his shoulder. Alvida did the same with the other arm. Sanji seems to explode.

"Hey Sis," Nami greeted.

"Hi Nami," Nojiko greeted.

"Having fun?" Nami said.

"Yes Ben gave me this awesome power," Nojiko exclaimed. Nojiko extended her arms and created clouds in the shape of a dog.

"Awesome," Luffy said.

"Wow, impressive," Nami said a bit quieter.

Zoro was sleeping and Usopp looked like he was steering the ship since he was not on the deck.

"Ladies I will protect you from this devil," Sanji said.

"No," Alvida, Honey, Nojiko and Mikita said. An arrow pierced his heart.

Ben chuckled. Ben thought in time Sanji you will get your girl Pudding.

Honey then came off the Bridge. Sanji, Nami and Zoro just woke up and saw a woman that looked like Honey however had a tail, horns and small black wings. She looked like a succubus version of Honey.

"There are two Honey," Luffy said.

"I met her on the ship back in Syrup Village," Nami said.

HQ waved. "Another beauty," Sanji said.

"I belong to Master," HQ replied. A second arrow pierced his heart.

"So who are you?" Luffy asked.

"Forget it they won't tell," Nami said.

"A.S.S Model HQ, a android created in a lab to serve Ben to become Pirate King," HQ replied.

"I will be Pirate King and so cool," Luffy declared.

"You are amazing," Luffy said.

"I will be Pirate King," Ben also declared. They looked at each and laughed.

Zoro looked at Ben and fell back asleep. Sanji went back into the kitchen muttering to himself. Luffy laughed.

Nami was in shock. She wondered who her sister joined. Androids, labs and their ship which had changed dramatically. It dwarfs the Going Merry now. Just who is this man, she thought.

"Land-Aho," Usopp shouted.

Ben looked to see the Island of Little Garden. They got close to the shoreline however the water was too shallow for a big ship like the Miss Love Duck to get closer. The Going Merry could get closer as it is a much smaller ship.

"We should get some sort of mini ship for these situations," Ben said.

"Yes it would be handy," Honey replied.

"We can't swim," Mikita said.

Ben smiled. He transformed into his hybrid form. "We can fly," Ben said.

"You have perfected it my love?" Alvida questioned.

"Nope but gotta try," Ben replied.

Alvida had full confidence in her love ability however Mikita was not too sure with that statement. Ben started moving his wings rapidly and they took off. He flew up with Alvida and Mikita on each hand. Alvida held tighter as she wanted to be closer to her love. Mikita held tighter due fear. They flew to the shoreline when Ben started to lose control and they fell on the beach.

"Ouch," Ben said.

"You idiot captain," Mikita shouted.

Ben smiled. "Nice to see you still have your personality," Ben said.

"I, still," Mikita said, as she crossed her arms.

Alvida dusted herself off and asked," Are you okay my love and Mikita?"

"Could be better but I need to work on the land," Ben said.

"Yes you can say that," Mikita commented, still a bit angry.

HQ flew over with Honey and Nojiko. HQ had managed to land perfectly. "Master, I will save you the trip," HQ said.

"Thanks," Ben replied as HQ nodded and flew away back to the Miss Love Duck.

"Are you okay Captain?" Nojiko asked.

"Never better," Ben replied. Honey smiled.

"Wow you can fly, take me next," Luffy exclaimed.

"Maybe next time," Ben said as he transformed back into his human form.

"Keep your guard up, we are on an unknown island," Zoro said.

"Ladies," Sanji said while running to Nojiko. "You are Nami, beautiful sister. I am Sanji," he introduced himself.

"Nice to meet you but I need to go to my Captain," Nojiko said as she ran towards Ben. She tripped over a rock and Ben caught her.

"You okay?" Ben asked.

"Yes Captain," Nojiko replied.

"Why you?" Sanji said.

Luffy laughed. "Womaniser," Nami said. Nami was a bit concerned about seeing her sister in this situation.

"Let's go," Luffy said as he ran into the forest. Sanji, Zoro, Nami and Usopp ran after him."Luffy, wait," Usopp said, however it was too late.

Ben looked to see a large forest in front of them. There was a wide variety of trees that tower over the landscape, their massive trunks covered vines. These trees had thick canopies creating pockets of shadow beneath them. The towering cliffs and jagged rock formations dominated the landscape. The rocks display a rich tapestry of colors, from deep grays and browns to streaks of red and orange mineral deposits.

Ben saw strange and exotic flowers. There were carnivorous plants that snap shut upon contact, towering fungi that release clouds of spores into the air. The vegetation formed a lush undergrowth that carpets the forest floor.

"This is a dense old forest," Mikita commented.

"Yes, it is," Nojiko agreed.

"Let's go inside," Ben said.

"Sure my love," Alvida replied.

"Yes," Honey added.

Ben and the girls walked inside the forest. It got thicker. "It reminds me of when I first got here. I was in a similar forest but it had large animals," Ben remarked.

"Large animals like that my love?" Alvida pointed.

Ben looked to see a Tyrannosaurus Rex was infront of them. It was standing tall on its muscular hind legs. Its skin was a patchwork of weathered, earth-toned scales with splashes of deep greens and browns. The head was big and its mouth was adorned with sharp, serrated teeth. Its eyes were fierce and alert.

"A T-Rex," Ben commented.

"It looks mean," Nojiko said.

"Scary as well," Honey added.

"Allow me my love," Alvida said.

"Wait Alvida, why don't we allow Honey to take this one," Ben said.

"Me?" Honey questioned in surprise.

"Yes. I know you have been training. You said you are scared. I want to let you know we are all behind you but if you don't wish to fight that is also fine," Ben said.

Mikita listened and she was happy to see such a caring Captain. Her old boss would have just ordered and if we refused, then it's off with our head.

Honey took a moment and declared, "I will do it."