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- Ran
Most of the hustle and bustle happening in Baratie paused as the door opened, revealing a soaking wet bluenette with a short white dress and an umbrella with a weird, silver handle. The dress seemed high class, almost as if it shouldn't be a dress for a pirate, but nonetheless most of the men that saw her gawked. Her eyes were half-lidded, a small smile on her face as she closed the umbrella.
It's bad luck to have an open umbrella indoors, as they would say.
"Hello, lovely miss! Would you like me to direct you to a table? I'm the second chef of this restaurant, Sanji." Sanji was a slim man with blonde hair brushed over the left side of his face and grey-blue eyes. Hanging out from the corner of his mouth was a lit cigarette. Very passionate about cooking, the female noted. "Would you also happen to be needing a towel, ma'am?"
"Please do. And as for the towel, no thank you. This happens all the time." A few of the diners nearby raised an eyebrow, the same question echoing in their heads; all the time?
"Right this way." Sanji spoke, walking ahead. The female quietly followed him, ignoring the lecherous stares towards her body. She didn't mind the attention, really. They were all just lucky for her to be wearing her favorite thong; black with lace and a small bow in the front. She gave the chef a small curtsy before sitting in the vacant chair he pulled out for her, a menu presented to her. The female simply handed it back to Sanji.
"Some tea would be lovely. Any will do."
A few minutes later will find Sanji bringing over a tray adorned with a bowl of cubed sugar, a teapot filled with their finest tea and a teacup resting on a cup plate. He set the items on her table one by one before pouring her tea.
"Sugar?"
"Yes? Is there something you need?" The bluenette joked with him, a smile adorning her lips. Sanji chuckled as he finished pouring, placing everything but the cup plate with the teacup onto the tray. "Just two." The chef took a small spoon from the tray, balancing one sugar cube on top of the other on the spoon before dropping them into her tea with a plunk. He stirred before pushing her hot drink towards her.
"Enjoy, ma'am."
"Waiter!"
"Huh?" The chef-now-dubbed-waiter glanced over at one of the diners before heading to their table. Seated were a man and woman, the woman's hair pulled back into a messy bun while the man wore a white pinstripe suit. They were dressed as if it was a date, which wouldn't really surprise the bluenette. She was usually right with her obversations. She really wouldn't be surprised if what she saw was correct; bolts attached to his knuckles.
"I told you that I'm not a waiter, but the lady here is very beautiful." The woman glanced up at him, surprise on her face as her cheeks took on a tint of pink. "Miss, would you like to have a drink with me? I have very good wine." She placed a hand on her cheek, smitten with the offer. The corners of her lips turned upward as she glanced up at the blonde.
"Well.."
"Hey!" The man butted in, a finger pointing at his soup. "Why is there an insect in my soup?" The man was successful enough to hide his smirk as Sanji cocked an eyebrow.
"Insect?"
"Yes! This one! What is this insect?!" As if on cue, the little upside-down bug twitched violently. Sanji stuffed his hands into his pockets, the smoke from the cigarette rising.
"I'm sorry, sir. I don't understand because I'm not an insect expert." The diners around the three laughed, including the woman seated across from the man. The bluenette simply covered her mouth, giggling softly as her baby blue nail polish was shown. The man's eyes were covered in shadows, a vein popping on his forehead before he smashed the table in two, the woman screaming as she quickly stood up.
"Do you realize who I am?" He muttered, his fist clenched tightly. Sanji's eyes darkened as he looked at the mess around them, then back towards the man. The diners around them were deathly quiet, watching with sweat beading down their heads. "I'll just take this insect off for you." The pink-haired man muttered.
"You've already finished eating anyway." The blonde replied nonchalantly, to which Pinky grinded his teeth.
"What?" He seethed out, his hands clenched into fists as he got in a fighting stance. "I AM THE GUEST AND I AM PAYING TO EAT HERE! YOU'RE JUST A CHEF! HOW DARE YOU MAKE FUN OF ME!"
"Stop, Mr. Fullbody!" The woman pleaded. "Please forgive him!" Sanji's curly eyebrow slanted as he glared at the man.
"Can you eat money?"
"Somebody stop Sanji!"
"Don't do it, second chef!" The other chefs began yelling, worried about what would happen. The bluenette simply turned towards her tea, stirring it before closing her eyes. She took a sip of the tea, feeling content and relaxed. It wasn't too sweet, nor too watery. Another sip was taken before she placed the teacup back onto the plate, opening her eyes as she glanced over to see the situation.
The woman had her mouth covered with her hands, her face stricken with horror while the people nearby were staring, frozen. Sanji held the face of the man an arm's length away, the man covered in blood with a few missing teeth. Not a single scratch was on Sanji, the bluenette noted. With that thought, her lips curled up into a smile.
"Whoever messes with a chef in the middle of the sea, that person has committed suicide. Remember this!" Sanji squeezed the man's face as his glare darkened. "Food is not something you can play with!"
"WHAT IS THIS?! A CUSTOMER?!" Another man came onto the scene, although it looked as if he was one of the chefs, judging from his white apron. The muscular man had a shaved head, large lips, and a short black beard. The man pointed a finger at Sanji, steam coming out from his nostrils. "IT'S YOU AGAIN, SANJI! WHAT DID YOU DO TO OUR CUSTOMER?!" He took a quick glance at the blood caked man before resuming his glaring at Sanji. "ISN'T THAT MR. LIEUTENANT OF THE MARINES?!" Sanji looked over his shoulder, a blank look on his face as if this was a daily thing for him.
"Oh? It's you, sucker. Don't ever call my name like that." The man dubbed 'Sucker'- known as Patty to the chefs -had more steam flaring out from his nostrils.
"You suck too. So you don't have the right to be calling me that." Sanji threw the Marine aside as he looked up at Patty. "A restaurant has to welcome customers, instead of hurting them! What is the meaning of this?!"
"He's a customer. So what? He just insulted the chef by playing with his food." Sanji stuffed his hands into his pockets, the smoke from his cigarette continuing to drift upwards. "I just taught him a lesson."
"What the hell..?" The Marine sputtered out, his body hunched. "What kind of restaurant treats its customers this way..? I will destroy this place! I will tell the government to shut this place down!" Sanji tilted his head to the side, full attention on the Marine as his eyes had a murderous glint.
"You want to shut us down? I can't let you live now." The Marine's eyes widened, fear running through his veins.
"What did you say-?!"
"Stop this, assistant chef!" One of the other chefs shouted, more of them appearing as they held back Sanji.
"I'M REALLY PISSED OFF NOW!"
"Everyone stop him or he'll kill that man!"
"I REALLY CAN'T STAND IDIOTS LIKE YOU!"
"That's enough, Sanji! Stop it!"
"Just who the hell do you think you are?" The Marine teared up, so very close to pissing himself. What's.. What's with him?! He thought to himself. While struggling in the hold of four chefs, Sanji looked over at the bluenette's table. The teacup was empty, with a small note on the front of it that said 'Thank you'. Next to the note was a small pouch, most likely filled with Belly.
The girl was nowhere to be found. All that was left of her was the small puddle of water that pooled beneath the chair she sat in.
The head chef of the Baratie, Zeff, looked down at Sanji and Luffy as he talked to him about All Blue. He smirked as a large grin broke out on Sanji's face, his arms moving about.
"You look so happy.." Zeff turned his head, hearing the sound of high heels clacking against wood. The white umbrella was opened, shading the bluenette from the sun's rays. A small smile adorned her face.
"It's been a while, Zeff." The head chef chuckled as he looked back down at the two boys.
"It has, hasn't it, Rei." The bluenette frowned, displeased by the fact that he didn't use her title. Nonetheless, she looked down at Sanji and Luffy with him.
"..You crazy kid." Sea-Hime glanced over at Zeff, an eyebrow raised. If only she was a mind reader.
After thrown soup, a punch and the slamming of a metal door Sanji was curled up right outside of the door that led to the room with Luffy and the other chefs. Inside, Zeff looked over at Luffy, a grin on his face.
"Hey kid! Can you take that kid with you? Grand Line has always.." Sanji's eyes widened, his cigarette unlit. "Been his dream."
"You shouldn't make up a story like that, Honor.."
"Actually, we don't want to do that!"
"HEY! I WANT SOME MORE SOUP!"
"ME TOO!"
Sanji's head dropped slightly as he began muttering.
"Hey! I can hear you, you idiots!" Sanji looked up as he heard someone walking, seeing the bluenette approach him. He gave her a sad smile, chuckling somberly. "It's distasteful, seeing me like this. Isn't it, ma'am?" She bent down towards him, hushing him with a finger to his lips as her red lips curved upward into a small smile.
"Listen." That one word kept him quiet as he closed his eyes, listening intently to the conversation that Luffy and Zeff were having. It wasn't like Sanji to not fawn over this woman, but he had a feeling that she wouldn't appreciate it. Just a gut feeling.
"Can you take Sanji with you?"
"No." Luffy simply replied with no hesitation.
"WHAT?!" The other chefs exclaimed, obviously distraught. Zeff stared at Luffy, his eyebrows furrowing.
"What do you mean, kid? Didn't you say you wanted a chef? What's wrong with Sanji?"
"Nothing's wrong with Sanji. I want him to come with me. But he said that he wants to stay here. Even though you want me to take him, I just can't." Luffy resumed eating the rest of his food, his bowl empty as his cheeks were full.
"You mean, you can't take him with you unless he said so." Zeff deduced as the kid nodded, swallowing.
"Yes. Can I have some more food?"
"Well! That's the way he is. However, I don't think it'll be easy for him to say he'll go." Sanji took a puff of his cigarette, removing it from his mouth as he slowly blew the smoke. The bluenette stood back up as she gave Sanji a small smile. "It will be difficult, since he's very stubborn." Luffy ignored him, his bowl still stretched out towards Zeff.
"Can I have more food?" The female turned around, about to leave until she heard what seemed to be..
..Swimming?
Sanji turned his head towards the source of the sound, only to see a giant fish with a man sticking out of its mouth sailing towards him through the air. The bluenette quickly pivoted, slamming the back of her heel down onto the fish as it coughed out the man right in front of Sanji. Everyone came rushing out after hearing the ruckus, Luffy kneeling down next to the man.
"Yosaku?" Yosaku weakly held his hand up, a look of relief on his face before tears welled up in his eyes.
"Luffy!"
"Why are you alone? Where are Nami and the others?"
Yosaku had a thick blanket wrapped around him as they were all in one of the many rooms of the Baratie. Luffy sat in front of Yosaku with his legs crossed as Yosaku's jacket and sword were resting on the chair he sat on.
"I only know where Nami went."
"Then just go and get her back." Luffy spoke. Yosaku held up a finger as he clenched his teeth, stopping them from chattering.
"However, if I guess right, the place she went is very dangerous." Yosaku had a grim look on his face until he looked at Luffy with worry on his face. "I'll tell you more later. We need your special power, Luffy." Luffy had determination in his eyes, if the place was as dangerous as Yosaku said, then he would get there no matter what. For his friends.
"I don't understand, but okay. Let's go!"
"Wait." The Devil Fruit user stared at Sanji whose arms were crossed over his chest, nonchalantly leaning against the wall. He then looked over at the bluenette, blinking. He felt as if he had seen her before, but where.. "I'll go too. Please take me with you." The other chefs were silent, until one of them spoke up.
"Eh? Sanji.. You.."
"You want to become the Pirate King, right? It means that we both have a crazy dream." The bluenette had her umbrella closed, a graceful smile on her face. "I will do what I want from now on!" Sanji stood up straight, moving his burning cigarette to the other corner of his mouth.
"I'll be your chef. Do you have any problems?" Luffy stood, his arms shooting upwards as he had a large grin on his face.
"ALRIGHT! Excellent!" He latched onto Yosaku, who then had an arm around his shoulders and dragged him outside of the room, cheering loudly. The female quietly followed the two, opening up her umbrella as soon as she got outside.
"Luffy." She spoke, the two men pausing in their celebration to look at her thoroughly.
Her light blue hair cascaded down to her waist, the bangs cut straight across her forehead right above her eyes. She had on a white strapless sweetheart dress that ended mid-thigh, puffing slightly due to the many layers underneath it. Her nails were painted a baby blue, while she wore white high-heeled sandals with ribbons lacing up to just below her knee. She was curvaceous and very busty, Yosaku observed. He wouldn't be surprised if she already has a boyfriend. Luffy's eyes widened as he suddenly remembered something, pointing a finger at the woman.
"IT'S YOU!" Yosaku looked back and forth between the two, obviously confused on what's going on. The woman smiled, giving Luffy a small one-handed curtsy as the other hand was holding the umbrella. "You're the woman with Shanks!"
A small flashback would bring us to when Luffy received his straw hat from Shanks, as he remembered the pretty blue-haired woman standing next to him.
"Wait, Luffy! Who is she?"
Luffy stopped pointing, a large grin breaking out on his face.
"Sea-Hime!"