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| - Previous: A Door that Opens Part 20 Four bottles of rum, and ten bottles of beer later, Rinji raised up his shotglass, slowly and tapped glasses with a wheelchair-ridden Chio. They sat in their own, private quarters of the castle. The White Queen allowed them all of the access they wished, and Rinji was able to locate a totally stocked liquor cabinet. They drank, their speech was already slurred, and their cheeks were already red, but they still guzzled it down. They talked about nothing much at all, and they laughed at jokes that were not funny at all, but they still enjoyed it. Chio: So, okay, why purple... and white of all colors? Rinji: Oh, please. Do you really think I had a choice? This devilfruit doesn't exactly let you choose. The fruit itself was purple and pink, and so was my reflection when I came into this world. [They shared a small laugh at that as Rinji poured them two more shots.] So I kind of lucked out on that one. Chio: And you can't grow giant in the real world? [Tapped glasses, and drank] Rinji: [Cringed some at the burning] No, with what the little old ghost thing told me, my powers here are far greater than they will be on the outside world, which is a real drag. I liked being a giant, but who knows what I can do with this fruit down the line. Chio: Man, that is so weird. You, of all people.... or... whatever you are [Shared a laugh again] with a fricken devil fruit! And such a rare one at that. Now, is it true what they say about the taste? Rinji: That it tastes like an unripe banana that's already past its prime? If so, then yes. It was awful. [Opening a beer for them both, and handing one to Chio] Man, this was a hard one. You were in such bad shape two days ago, I thought we wouldn't be able to do this. Chio: 'Ey... We've done this way too many times to stop now, I think I dreamed about this while I was knocked unconsious. [Guzzled down his beer bottle] So how long do you think that gold will last us? Rinji: Mewhahaha[hic]! If we keep drinking like this, maybe a month. Chio: Damn! How much did you get? Rinji: By Ricky's estimate, around 100.5 million belli. Chio: Wow, it's weird to think that's higher than my bounty. Hell, that's more than half your bounty. Rinji: Yeah, mewhaha, probably not for long, though. With what we did to Vice Admiral Rise and her crew, I'd imagine our bounty is going to skyrocket. Rinji: Oh... [drinking another shot of sake, adding that to the mix.] Well then, I suppose she could still be a threat. Chio: [Nodded, and drank one as well.] You said we leave in the morning? Rinji: Mewhahahaha! Hell no, with this much liquor in my system, don't expect me anytime before noon. Usagi: It's your decision, Alice, none of us can make that choice for you, and none of us will tell you to go one way or the other. If you wish, I'm sure Captain Rinji will be more than willing to bring you onboard the ship with us. It would make us all very happy. Usagi: You are the Blue Queen of Wonderland, afterall, that's something to consider. I'm not entirely sure what all that entails for you, but it sounds like it has a lot of responsibility to keep in mind. Alice: I already know what I must do. Usagi: Oh? And you're sure of it? Usagi: By the way, while I was on that altar in chains, waiting to be killed, I noticed two very peppy, and nimble girls dressed in court jester outfits. Both: No. Usagi: But they were so well versed and syncronized, it was a great show. Both: No... Usagi: Alright then... I have an idea. [She went to the very large armoir in the corner, and pulled out drawers, searching.] Usagi: Oh my God, they have so many colors to choose from! Alice: Colors, you say? Usagi: Eureka! [Pulled out a very expensive-looking bottle of nail polish and held it up. It was a very bright color of purple, and had to have been worth at least 10,000 belli. She quickly removed her socks and jumped up onto the bed.] Usagi: Now, tell me all about your little plan tomorrow. [She wiggled her toes a little bit] Alice: Well, [She started with the left big toe] You see the quite large, double-sided mirror, over there in the corner? Usagi: Mmhmm? Alice: I just happen to know a very good use for it, and it will very well serve my purpose tomorrow. Nikk: Can you do my nails in black? Alice: [Looked over at Nikk and smiled.] Certainly! Rinji: Ugghhh shhhhh! All of you, please, ooohhh God please take my head from me! Chio: Keep walking, tuna face, we've got about five yards to go. [Walking on crutches] Usagi: What exactly did you two do last night? Rinji: Put a few fish to shame, you know what I'm sayin? Mewhaha-- Wait, what are they doing with those horns? Chio: Oh sweet mother, no! Queen: Dear citizens of our fair Kingdom! Rinji: Oooohhh Whyyyyy... [He whispered as a horrible grimace gripped his face] Queen: Today, we honor our brave outsiders, outsiders that had nothing to do with our world in the slightest! But still chose to stay and help us, and immerge victorious! Queen: Dearest Alice, I trust you have decided upon a course of action? Alice: I have, your highness. [She said, and as she did, a pair of royal guards came out from the crowd, carrying a mirror. There was much murmuring across the crowds as they set it in the very middle of the path.] I have decided to do what is best for Wonderland. Rinji: [Stood wide-eyed at this, and then glanced toward Chio, who glanced back] What did you slip in my drinks? Alice: Your highness, I shall be here, and there. With the help of my dear friend, Alys, I shall make sure that Wonderland stays safe, even whenever I am away! Queen: I see you are full of surprises, dear child. Alys: Thank you, Alice! Good luck on your journey! Alice: And to you! Fairwell! Rinji: Alright, slackers! On the ship! Set the sails! Hoist the Anchor! Man your stations! [All of them readily got back onto the ship and rushed to get them up and started again.] GO G--- Wait a minute... [He looked toward the White Queen who inquired him as well.] How exactly am I supposed to get back to the real world? Queen: Oh, please, give me something of a challenge, my dearest Cheshire Cat. [Her smile never faded as she raised her hand toward the end of the river, where it grew a very, very large portal which showed the blue skies and the sea as it should have been.] Rinji: Thar she blows! Mewhahahhahahaa! [He forgot all about his horrific hangover and pointed.] Onward my dear nakama! Onward! Nikk: Wait.. [Studied the sky and the water that she saw beyond the portal, and her eyes squinted.] Captain! Rinji: Mew? [Looked toward Nikk] Nikk: That's not the way we came into this world... Rinji: What?! Then where are we headed? Nikk: The New World... [Her eyes sparkled from behind her black and red bangs in front of them, but then they grew a little wider.] Rinji: Ah! Why did she put the portal so far into the air!? Rinji: Mewhahahahaahahaaaa!! We made it! The whole crew gave a cheer! Especially Chio, who pumped his arms in the air while still holding the crutches with his armpits. Voice: I'm sorry to break up the party.... Rise: But you are not gonna leave my sight 'til you're in Impel Down, safe and secure. Rise: Anyone wanna disagree? I'm all ears, babay. Rinji: Mewhahahaahaha! [Still out by the railing, looking off toward the sea.] Finally! The New World! It's really real! After all these years of sailing that damnedable sea, now we're going to make a name for ourselves! Rise: Hey! Didn't you hear what I said?! You're under arrest, kitten! Put your paws in the air! Rinji: Mewhahaha... well if you insist. [His grin widened as he raised his paws into the air, and his color shifted to purple and white again.] Rise: ....What.... Rinji: Is this high enough?! Rise: What are you doing?! [Afro began to sway from the heightening winds around her.] Rinji: Neko Neko noooo..... [The spinning sped up to a very fast fan, and kept increasing speed until she was slowly lifted off of the ground.] Rinji Gufuu!!! Nikk: Should have thrown her into the sea... she'll come back after us again. Rinji: [Grinned] Oh, that's something I am counting on. But until then, onward! Onward my brethren! [They gave another cheer.] Onward to the New World! And so, they sailed, and they kept on sailing.
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