Test of Worth! Charlie's Challenge of Will!

 Out Near the End of the Grand Line, Somewhere Close to Sabaody Archipelago 

''A pirate ship could be seen sailing towards the archipelago, drifting calmly, yet there seemed to be an anxious presence in the air about it. A man could be seen leaning forward on the railing overlooking the ship's figurehead.''

Spike: So... I'm finally returning home, ay? It was only a matter of time, I suppose.

''Spike seemed to be feeling nostalgic, yet at the same time, seemed worried. Perhaps due to the recent battle that he and his crew had fought back on G-4. Spike closed his eyes and let the breeze fly by his face. No matter if the situation was grim or not, Spike managed to let out a warm smile. Unbeknownst to him, someone was approaching from behind.''

Glory: Is everything OK, Spike? You've been out here ever since this morning.

Spike: Hm?!

Spike jerked to his right and saw Glory standing behind him, with a worried expression on her face.

Spike: Ah, you don't need to worry about me, Glory. I'm just glad to be back home! Hahahaha...

''Spike laughed a little. Obviously, he was filled with sentimental thoughts about when he was a child, and of his earliest adventures with Chris. Spike may not have been the type to share these kind of feelings openly, but for now, he couldn't help it. The nostalgia was too much to handle. It had been bottled up since this morning and needed to find a way out.''

Spike: I still can't believe I deicded to join this crazy crew of ours! Hahahaha!! And to think i'd be First Mate! Hehehe... Oh Chris, there isn't another person like you, is there?

Glory: A-... Are you sure you're OK Spike?! You're starting to scare me!

Spike: I'm fine, Glory. I'm just remembering some fond memories. Even the toughest of men can buckle under the pressure of such happiness, if you get what I mean.

Glory: Heh, I think I do!

''Glory smiled warmly as well. Of course, though Spike hadn't noticed, Glory did. Karen was at the helm, steering The Jolly Holiday and trying not to eavesdrop on the conversation. And of course, a few other crew members were getting curious as to what Spike was doing out there for so long. One of them even came out after Glory in order to see for himself.''

Chris: So, is our First Mate alright? Tootootoo!

Glory: Chris? I thought you were still in the lounge!

Spike: So, it seems everyone was worried about me?

''Spike tilted his head towards Karen, now getting the feeling that the rest of the crew was taking interest in what he was doing. He was right.''

Spike: Damn, can't a guy reminisce without everyone following him?

Spike chuckled a bit as he scratched his head and walked off.

Karen: Where are ya going, Spike?

Spike: To blow off some steam in the sparring arena. All this sitting around isn't going to help!

As he made his way down the deck's main hatch, Chris turned to Glory.

Chris: Hehehe... I think he's just excited that we'll be reaching the New World. I mean...

Chris began to get excited, as his body began to tense up.

Glory: Easy there!

Chris let out all of his excitement after that.

Chris: WE'RE ONE STEP CLOSER TO FINDING THE ONE PIECE!!! SPIKE'S GONNA BE THE KING!!!

''Glory and Karen began grinning, though Glory tried to hold it in, feeling rather silly to grin as much as she was. Despite her efforts, it only made her grin feel bigger.''

Glory: Chris, you're acting like a noisy little kid!

Chris: Tootootoo!!!

Just then, Karen made an announcement.

Karen: Guys, heads up! I can see the Sabaody Archipelago up ahead! We'll be making landfall soon!

Chris: AWESOME! I CAN'T WAIT!

(OK TMJ, you're turn. ^_^)