Why hello, hello! It is me in the flesh!

Franky: Where have you been?

Well, my computer had to be reset and deleted everything so i have to continue things and retype stories... its soooo depressing.

Robin: Poor Writer-san...

Thanks guys, but I think I should launch this story. It's knew so please keep an open mind, i am still trying to get back into the swing of things! Don't forget to review!

A calm mission was an understatement. These guys were serious about protecting that guy. Every corner I turned was a different guy in a suit and a pair of sunglasses. Not to mention they always had a gun on them. Avoiding bullets always got tiring.

Ching!

I quickly ducked as bullets were hitting metal poles in the basement of the building. I knew it wasn't the best place to hide, but I had no choice really. With a quick step to the left behind cargo boxes, the men ran past. My breath hitched lightly as I grasped my side wound. This could turn bad if I didn't get out quick. I jumped on top of the cargo boxes and moved into an open vent to make my way through the ducts. With my stealth, I made it through with no trouble and made it safely on the ground outside. I glanced around from behind a bush. There was only a few men outside in the yard, but that meant nothing; there could be some more around the corners.

My next move was important. I had to make it to the forest line without getting caught or at least try not to get caught. Making my move was now; all the guards had walked to an area where my route was a blind spot. I had a good minute or two to make it. I took my chance and went around the bush to not make a noise and ran to the line. It was like the finish line of a race, except it was a life or death situation. I heard a shot go off and I cursed under my breath as I tumbled into the forest. I heard them shouting to my location and I ran for it.

Breathing was getting harder as I knew I had bled a bit too much. I slid to a tree and swung myself up it as I planted safely in a high branch with leaves around me. I heard the men run past with shouts of me still running. It was good to know that I still can move well with a wound. I grabbed my shirt and lifted it to reveal the glistening blood that slowly went down my hip to my pants and soaking them slowly. I reached into my pocket to grab a roll of what I needed. I started to wrap my abdomen very carefully and felt my throat want to give way to a whine.

I couldn't make a noise as I knew they had their very own hitman that could take me out right now. I pulled my beanie a bit down as it was moving up. I tied the bandage so it wouldn't move and pulled my shirt down. It was time to move again.

With quiet movements, I scaled down the tree and looked around. It was quiet and so I moved in a different direction to the road.

"Well, well… looks like I have found you." I held my breath as I slightly glanced to my side as I saw a broad figure with sharp eyes gleaming.

"Shit." I spoke in a hushed whisper before sprinting in the direction I needed to go.

"You can't get too far away from me." The man spoke out in a normal tone as he was catching up to my speed. This was actually slower than my normal speed. I was slowed down by my wound. "How does that wound on your side feel?" I slightly gasped at how he knew. "That bandage won't work for long, blood will seep through." He told me as he was getting closer.

I kept quiet and soon zoned out my wound and picked up speed. I was getting closer so I had to get rid of him. I took a sharp turn and jumped over a fallen log as I landed wrong. I let a yelp out and lightly stumbled.

"I got you!" I felt my arm grabbed as I was shoved into the dirt. I let out a small whine as he landed hard onto my side. "Let's see here." He mumbled before he was shoved off with a curse.

"Let's go, idiot!" I felt myself dragged onto my feet and was being pulled.

"Ah! I was okay!" I tried to say but he just squeezed my arm tighter. We emerged from the forest and jumped into a van with someone closing it quickly. I groaned as I was lying on my back.

"You alright there, Luffy?" I looked up at the man speaking and began to laugh.

"Yeah, I'm alright, Usopp. I can't believe you just did that! It was awesome!" I told him and sat up before groaning from my side.

"Calm down! You're going to open your wound again."

"Usopp, I'm pretty sure it's still open from when I got shot."

"Shut up!"

A week has gone by since my last mission. I'm still in the recovering stage and just working on hacking missions, along with my 'normal' job. I work at the flower shop downtown on Ocean Avenue. It is something to cover-up that I am actually a professional Hitman. Speaking of work, it started in an hour, I better get going.

Before leaving I had to shut off my computer and lock my secret room. It would be dangerous if someone got into it. I grabbed my light jacket as it was a cloudy day with the temperature at a good Fifty Degrees. Not too cold since it was early spring. With one last check on my kitchen, to make sure I didn't leave anything on, I was off. I left my apartment room with a light smile as I passed a good neighbor of mine.

"Hey, Jim."

"Hey, Luffy." That was usually all that is said between us besides if he needs help with his computer or I need him to fix a broken cup or something. He is good with ceramics, hence why he works at a ceramic shop.

Ah, Fuchsia City! Such a beautiful city it was! The sidewalks were clean, except the occasional gum stuck on it that didn't stick to you anymore. Skyscrapers were everywhere, along with other medium or small shops. A school was only a good ten feet from a local housing area, convenient. Not to mention the great restraints around here, my favorite was Baratie. My favorite chef also works there.

Anyway, here it was. Great Bouquets was the name of this wonderful shop. I was working part time as it is a really great place. Old man Donnie owned it and appreciated my work. I entered the door as I saw some people viewing the flowers.

"Ah! Luffy! You are finally here!" Donnie said out loud and had a grin on his face. "Great timing you have! I got a doctor's appointment in thirty minutes so you will be working alone for probably the next hour or two, depending on how long it takes."

"That's no problem at all." I told him and headed towards the back room to sign my name and time before putting on my apron. At the same time, the old man was taking his off and signed out. He calls it equal working times if he signs in and out, too. He's the boss so I don't care, though it is pretty nice.

"Glad to have you on the team. See you later, Luffy." He told me and left through the open doors of the shop.

A good hour went by and business was good, but now it was lunch, so everyone was eating so it was empty at the moment.

"Hmmm." I heard the hum of a deep voice and saw a patch of green hair over by the lilacs. I walked around the counter and walked over to the man.

"May I help you?" I asked him with hands clasped behind me and a smile.

"Um, yeah…" He gazed to me and his piercing green eyes caught my chocolate brown ones. The sharpness made me feel like I had seen something similar, plus the broad body. "I need to buy a woman a gift for her birthday, even though I don't like her." The voice was familiar as well. "Can you help?"

"Huh? Oh yeah! Of course, I'm sorry I have a habit of spacing out." I did a slight giggle and looked to him. "Do you know her favorite flower?" He shook his head. "Well, what is her personality?"

"Sadistic, cruel, and mysterious." I found myself giggling before clearing my throat as he had an odd look on his face.

"Sorry, I know someone similar to that." I walked over to the roses as I saw the bright colors. "I think I know what could help." I picked up a bouquet of bright peaches and blues of flowers. "This should do it."

"Bright, odd colors?"

"Kind of make the woman feel more acknowledged in a cool and more trusting way. Kind of make them feel like they are in power." I told him and handed it to him so he could examine them. "Plus you could get a lavender rose, makes a woman feel like she is still young and… what do they say? Fresh?" He began to chuckle before nodding.

"I will take lavender, as well. She is slightly older, but not by much." I picked one and added to his others.

"Is that all?"

"I believe so." I walked towards the counter and on the shelf I got a small vase. "Are you okay?" I heard him ask and turned to him with a vase.

"Huh?"

"There is some blood on your shirt." I looked down to see my side had some blood. I accidently dropped the vase in a scare.

"Shit." I grumbled and grabbed another one. "I am sorry, I got injured and it's still healing." I set the vase on the counter for him and pulled the apron a bit away to see the fresh blood soaking into my light blue shirt.

"Do you need help?" He asked me with a face of recognition.

"Not really… I don't think so anyway." I went to the backroom and the man followed. I took off the apron and lifted my shirt as I gazed at the bandage. I must have opened it back up somehow, even after a week!

"Where is the bandages, I can help."

"Bathroom." I told him without a thought and stripped my shirt off, showing my scarred body and a bruise or two. I heard him step in and I looked to him as he gazed at me.

"Your side is wounded." He stated as he walked over to me with the First Aid Kit. I began to undress my wound and saw the bullet wound had defiantly opened back up.

"Damn it." I muttered and put the old bandage on the floor. A cold towel was set to my side and then a grip. "Ah!" Then I was shoved to the wall with a rough hand over my mouth.

"You are too trusting. To think you work at a flower shop as a cover-up." My eyes widened and I tried to push with one hand as the other reached back into my pocket to grab my pocketknife. I flicked it out and tried to stab the man, but he diverted me by gripping my wound and letting go of my mouth to grab my wrist. I looked to him with a glare and he did as well.

"Hello? Anyone here?" The voice was familiar and this was my chance.

"Us-ngh!" The pocketknife was diverted to my neck and he let it lightly touch my neck.

"Shush." I shut my eyes as my wound was killing me.

"Luffy?" Usopp asked out as he must have been looking for me before his shoes were getting closer. I watched the doorway as I saw a shoe moved into view. "Luf-?"

"Run, Usopp!" I shouted as he glanced right into the room.

"Shit!" He shouted up before pulling out his gun and aimed it towards the man.

"Ah!" I shouted up as the man drove his thumb harder against it. "Just go, Usopp! Just go!" I shouted before he listened and ran out while putting his gun away.

"I will get him later. You are mine." I looked at the green eyes that gleamed and I hitched a whine as he wasn't being nice at all to my side. Then, he just let go in all, with my pocketknife in hand. I saw him pull out his phone as he began to dial.

With quick feet I got up and sprinted for the door as I went to the main room, only to feel a knife embed into my leg. I held in the shout as I headed for the side door that could lead to my escape. I grabbed it and pulled on it before feeling a bullet shoot through my back. I slipped through the door and ran down the alley before making a right and then left towards a bar I know very well. I slipped through the backdoor and ran down the hall to a secret room that my boss is usually at. The door was open and they saw me running towards them.

"Luffy!" They both shouted before I felt another bullet hit my leg. I fell to the ground and felt a boot soon step on my back.

"Ahha!" I screamed up as the pressure was too much.

"Get off of him." Guns were faced at the man on top of me. I felt something hard and cold rest against the back of my neck.

"Make me." The deep voice resounded through the hall along with silence.

"Shit." I heard my boss hiss. His muscles rippled lightly as he wanted to shot the guy, but not want me to get hurt. The wave that was usually on the top of his head was sagging low. Franky had never really been stressed out, but these were stressful times.

"I will make a deal." The man stated out loud. "You return what you stole and I won't hurt your poor Luffy."

"Don't do it!" I shouted and felt the boot sink in deeper to my back making me whine.

"If we don't?" Franky asked out and the man was silent for a minute.

"Then I am taking a prize back with me." He stated and I felt sweat lightly begin to roll down my face.

"Usopp, go get-"

"Don't do it, Boss!"

"I got to Luffy." He told me before turning to Usopp. "Where is it?"

"Ask Luffy." Usopp stated and I felt all eyes on me.

"It wouldn't come off!" I told Franky and Usopp.

"Well, I found my objective." The man pulled away and picked me up by the collar of my shirt.

"Ngh! Let go of me!" I kicked the man in between the legs and he let go with a grunt. I stumbled towards my friends. Usopp caught a hold of me before I turned to look and see the man gone.

"I will be back." I shuddered and began feeling weak.

"Luffy, stay with me!" Usopp told me as he had to hold me up as I began to slack and then finally everything went dark to me.