Author: Minna-San!~ I'm back! *bows* I'm so sorry this chapter took so long. Due to some stuff I'm going through which I'm not coping very well with, i don't know how often I'll be able to update. *bows* I'm sorry. I'll post as often as I can manage. Now, Cora-san. Could you please do the disclaimer?
Rocinante: Lilli-chan doesn't own One piece, nor any of the characters. Only the ideas are hers.
Author: *smiles* Thanks Cora-san. Oh, and we have two other characters today.
!Introducing!
Sachi: Hi guys. *waves*
!Introducing!
Penguin: *smiles shyly* Hi.
Author: Right, so onto the story *whispers* I'm sorry if they are a little ooc. i don't really know much about them or their personality. So please forgive me for the oocness.
The tall blond had escorted Law through the busy streets of the most recent island they had docked at. Now Law had settled down at his desk on the sub to start on his newly purchased books. The blond watched him for about half-an-hour before deciding to go exploring the island. First he decided to check on the crew. He thought of the crew as part of his responsibility, he would protect them as he protected Law. After all they were all people who were important to Law. That thought brought a smile to his face, he was glad that the raven-haired captain had managed to find people to care for after all he had been through. After a quick search through the submarine he found that two of the crew were missing. Earlier Law had sent them out to get supplies and they had not yet returned. The blond ghost decided to search for the missing Heart pirates and headed out into the rainy city.
They had only been docked at the city for a short time but already Sachi had a massive headache. The Captain had sent them to get supplies and everything had been going perfectly, it had been a sunny day and they had managed to find everything they needed. However now he and Penguin were hopelessly lost and it was raining, a massive storm beginning to break out.
"How are we going to get back? This storm is getting worse and Captain will start to worry if we don't get back soon." Penguin looked at his friend, a little surprised at the glare Sachi was giving him. "What!? This isn't my fault."
Sachi rolled his eyes, his headache throbbing. He snapped at Penguin,
"If you hadn't distracted me with your stupid argument we wouldn't be lost and getting saturated."
Penguin went to reply but stopped.
It's true he thought I started the argument and if we hadn't been arguing, then we wouldn't be lost.
Sachi shot a glance to his friend. he had expected Penguin to respond, to refuse to take the blame. With a sigh he spoke.
"Let's just try to get back to the sub. Captain's not gonna be happy if we get sick or something from being out in this storm."
He was happy to see his friend nod and give him a slight smile.
The blond turned down a side street. He had been searching for a while now but he could sense them, they were nearby. Walking around a twist in the narrow alleyway he saw the missing crew members. He watched as they turned down another alley.
Hmm. They appear to be lost...How am I going to help them...
After contemplating the issue for a moment he came to a decision. Closing his eyes the blond sighed and allowed himself to become fully solid for the first time in months. With a slight smile the blond looked up into the dark, clouded sky, relishing the sensation of the raindrops falling onto his face. He paused, enjoying the ability to be able to feel. His smile grew as the wind ruffled his messy blond hair, sent his heart-shaped tassels swinging and played with his coat. There was definitely something to be said for being able to feel. The moment passed and the blond headed off through the alley, covering the distance swiftly. Catching up to the duo, he slowed and continued.
Sachi had sensed another person and was hopeful that they might be able to help.
We haven't seen anyone else, most likely due to the immanent storm. Maybe we could ask for directions.
As the person came up beside them, Sachi half-turned and was surprised to see the massive height of the person. He faltered, staring with some surprise as the ridiculously tall person tripped and fell into a nearby puddle. Said puddle was rather deep and the impact sent massive waves of water shooting out and saturating the two unfortunate pirates. Spluttering Sachi rubbed at his face, trying to clear his eyes.
"Umm...Are you okay?"
He stared at the man who was now sitting in the puddle, his black-feathered coat looking saturated. Looking up through the wet bangs of blond hair that clung to his face and covered his eyes, he nodded smiling. Attempting to stand, the strange blond slipped and fell back into the puddle, sending out more shock waves. Finally he made it to his feet. Getting a good look at the blond Sachi wondered at the heart theme. Then he noticed that the blond had started to speak.
"...sorry about that. Is there anything i can to help?"
The blond had tilted his head to one side, the heart-shaped tassels on his red hood gently swaying. Sachi blinked and glanced at Penguin, who nodded.
"Well. Yes, actually...Could you please direct us to the harbour?"
The blond smiled.
"Of course. I can take you part of the way there."
The blond could take them the whole way but he was too worried that he might accidentally bump into Law.
...THAT would be disastrous..
The blond's thoughts were interrupted.
"Well, I'm Sachi and this is Penguin. Your name is?"
Sachi smiled and indicated towards his friend as he spoke, then waited for the blond's response. The blond froze,
"...Rocinante..."
The blond gave a worried frown.
"Hopefully these two won't mention my name to Law...though maybe he won't remember my full name...I should have made something up..."
"So Rocinante, which way is the harbour?" Sachi asked.
The blond shook his head slightly, clearing his thoughts.
"This way."
Sachi and Penguin followed the tall blond, Rocinante. The man had seemed hesitant to tell them his name. Sachi wondered why
...Maybe he's some kind of criminal...
Suddenly the blond stopped. Sachi realised that the area was familiar, the dock and the submarine only a short way from here. He smiled at Rocinante.
"Thank you for your help."
Rocinante nodded and watched them as they left, returning to the sub. The blond smiled and let out a sigh. He was safe, and he had successfully returned Law's crew. He looked down at his hands, holding them out to catch the falling rain. He smiled, closing his eyes and leaning against the wall of the alley.
It's worth it. Being stuck in this half-life was worth it. I can help Law, watch him grow up, watch him become strong.
He stood up and began to walk towards the sub, fading and vanishing from sight.
Author: I hope you guys enjoyed the chapter. Please review and/or send me ideas for future chapters, it makes me so happy. *.* I've got a few ideas for chapters and I had one sent in that I'm working on. With everything going on it's going to be hard to time and motivation to update, but I will do my best. Thanks to Do-... *glances sidelong at Roci* ...to my editor. She is incredible.
Penguin: We got in a chapter! *grins*
Sachi: Yep... and you got us lost...in a storm
Penguin: Hey! You were arguing too. Makes it just as much your fault, as it is mine.
*They leave arguing*
Rocinante: So... have you seen Law? I can't find him.
Author: Ah... No *looks away* I have no idea where he is. No idea at all.
Rocinante:... *narrows eyes* Where is he? What have you done?
Author: Uh...*starts inching away* Minna-san please feel free to ask questions, be it about Cora-san's abilities or whatever.
Rocinante: Lillian! What did you do to Law!
Author: *gulps* H-he's fine. Stop worrying so much.
Author: Minna-san have a great day/night. *Vanishes*