Just gotta say, this is beautifully done! The over-arching metaphor, comparing all the Straw Hats to nature (which I think were all perfectly chosen!), having it all symbolize her flower. Man, I'm dying to think where Brook and Franky would fit in to this whole thing.
Aaagggh so many beautiful layers! Your work just keeps getting better each time I read it and this is definitely one of my favorites!