Warnings: Character death, maybe even a little OOC.
Disclaimer: One Piece belongs to Oda-san. I make no profit.
A/N: The next thirty shorts are what I wrote for 30_one piece during the last round. They're going to be out of order because some of them are actually connected in story line. This one was originally third on the list, but it's first here.
Theme #3 Funeral
Rain was falling over his head, soaking into his hair and clothes. Next to him were his nakama, all quiet as they stared down at the first mate.
His eyes were closed, body limp. Blood had soaked through his entire shirt.
One by one, the crew grabbed part of the sheet under Zoro and lowered him into the shallow grave Sanji, Franky, and Usopp had dug up.
As they shoveled sand into the grave, one at a time, Nami cleared her throat.
"Does anyone want to say anything?" She said quietly, looking around at their small family.
Luffy turned and pulled his had down over his eyes. His other hand clenched into a fist at his side, and his shoulders started to tremble.
"Luffy?" Usopp said cautiously, wiping the back of his hand across his eyes.
Their captain let out a shuddering breath and looked up at the sky, at something none of them could see.
"Zoro was mine." Luffy whispered, putting his hat back on his head and walking back towards the ship.
He was going to kill the bastard responsible for this. He was going to get him back.
