Understanding What Nakama Means! Starfire Meets The Jolly Pirates!!

 Somewhere in the Grand Line, on a summer island 

Chris: Yeah!! I just love summer islands! They're the best!

Spike: Chris, you dolt. You say the same thing about every other season.

Chris: Well yeah... But still!

Aphro: He's got a point, you know! Summer islands are truly the best!

Spike: Oh? How so?

Aphro: Because, my dear boy...

''Aphro placed a hand on Spike's shoulder and gave him a happy look. Though this expression could only mean one thing...''

Aphro: There will be many beautiful ladies waiting for us along the beach! Summer's the perfect time to get a tan, after all!

Wyatt: Looks like the pervert's doing what he does best. Daydreaming about women.

''It was a rather sunny day as The Jolly Holiday continued to sail closer to the end of the Grand Line. The crew was growing restless, and their excitement was barely contained by this point. But after all, why should it be contained? Once they reached Fishman Island, then they could finally access the New World, and be one step closer to not only making Spike the Pirate King, but to achieving their own dreams as well. This very thought was what kept them energized all day long. With every island they passed by, their anticipation grew. It wouldn't be long now until they reached shore once more. After this island, it would be a hop, skip, and jump away from Chris' home island, Pleasure Island, and then finally, Spike's home island, and their destination point, Sabaody Archipelago. Until then, the crew kept themselves busy by doing various activities. Chris, being too excited to sit still, used this time to watch the upcoming island grow closer. With every few feet, Chris grew more and more excited. Eventually, Chris couldn't keep it bottled up any longer, and started to shout with cheer and enthusiasm. The rest of the crew responded shortly after.''

Glory: To think, we've gotten to see so much already, and we're not even half finished with our journey... [giggling] I can't wait to see the New World! I wonder what kind of strange things it has in store for us...!

Karen: This is so exciting! I can't believe that i'm going to actually see the New World! I hope there's a lot of cool stuff there for me to do!

Glory: Awww! That was so cute of you, Karen!

Karen turned to Glory with a slightly puzzled look, which simply added to her charm.

Karen: Huh? It was?

Glory then wrapped her left arm around Karen's neck and held her close to her chest in a sort of playful manner.

Glory: Cut it out! You're too adorable for your own good!

Karen: Waaah! Glory! You're squeezing me too tight!

Aphro: Oi, speaking of Peabodys, has anyone seen my darling Ms. Rune?!

Hanuman: Yeah, and where Timber? He in his room?

''Just then, the main hatch on the ship's deck swung open, and out climbed Timber, looking rather proud. He closed the hatch and gave a proud smirk to the rest of his crewmates. He had clearly been up to something.''

Timber: You guys wondering where Rune ran off to, ay?

Chris: Huh? Timber? What were you doing below deck?

Timber: Heh, I just got done working on an ultra gift for Rune, and so I wanted to surprise you all with the news myself.

The rest of The Jolly Pirates all looked at Timber with intense focus, wondering what the boy had been up to.

Spike: So? Don't leave us in the dark here, Timber!

Wyatt: Yeah, spill it! What did you make? Is it why Rune hasn't been seen in a while?

Timber: Well, yes it is. You see, I went and made...

As Timber began to unveil his latest project, he began to pose, using various stances and positions as he worked up to his signature, "Ultra Pose."

Timber: An ULTRA study for Rune! Now she has a place of her own! How ultra am I?!

Spike: Heh, I see. How considerate of you, Timber.

Sakura: Very nice, Timber. I assume she was pleased?

Timber[rubbing the back of his head and grinning]: Hehehe, it was nothing! But I DID make it extra classy for someone as sophisticated as Rune! And I think she likes how I decorated it too, since she's been in there all day, reading the books I helped pick out for her. And you should see the bookshelves I made too...!

''As Timber began to ramble and brag, as per usual, about his new creation, the crew could see The Jolly Holiday pulling up to the shore of the nearby island. Having mostly ignored Timber's bragging, the rest of The Jolly Pirates began to prepare for disembarkment.''

Timber: ...Wait, are you guys even listening to me?