Okay, I know this isn't what you were expecting but I've been really busy lately (I'm working on my thesis and stuffs) And the main story (Enter the Angel) has been on haitus for a while. But MarvelGeek13 gave me the idea of putting Hawke into the One Piece films and I got a sudden inspiration. So here's Hawke in Strong World! I didn't change much and used this mainly for some character interactions and development so there's no huge plot points here. But it was fun to write and I hope you guys enjoy it while I continue working on my second installment of my main story.
Happy Reading :)
Strong World
Chapter 1
Hawke shivered and wrapped her arms around her body for warmth, grateful to her jacket for providing some cover from the elements. The grey, snowy landscape was still and unmoving, except for the giant dinosaur-like animal that also had caribou antlers and fur. Said animal was roaring ferociously and running right at them. Hawke stiffened and moved to take out her knives, but a voice at her shoulder made her stop.
"I got this one," Zoro muttered through his sword as he sprang past her and ran for the dino-caribou.
Another shiver passed through Hawke's body as she watched the swordsman easily fell the giant beast.
"Chopper!" she called to the little reindeer who was cowering behind a nearby boulder, "Come here, I'm cold."
After peeking around the rock to make sure it was safe, the Straw Hat's doctor scampered over and leapt into Hawke's outstretched arms.
"This place is scary!" Chopper wailed and buried his face in Hawke's shoulder.
The scout returned his nuzzle, enjoying the warmth his fur offered.
"You're so fluffy," she muttered, "And don't worry, you're with Zoro and I. Plus you're a super strong pirate remember?"
She patted the top of his hat and the reindeer took a moment to think before blushing and wiggling around in her arms.
"You don't mean that!" he sang, "Stop lying, asshole."
Zoro had returned to them and he lightly slapped Chopper on the head.
"Oi," he snapped, "Don't call Hawke names."
"Wah!" Chopper exclaimed, "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to!"
Hawke laughed.
"It's alright," she said, putting the doctor on Zoro's shoulders, "Let's go!"
The trio set off across the snow covered landscape they had landed on after Shiki had thrown them from the Sunny and taken Nami.
"No, Zoro!" Hawke snapped, grabbing the swordsman's hand as he started to wander, "It's this way."
"Eh?" the moss-head turned, "How do you know?"
Hawke pointed.
"Because I can see green grass and a village from here," she said, trying to keep the exasperation out of her voice.
"Oh," the swordsman grunted.
"You're really bad with directions, Zoro," Chopper pinched some green hair between his cloven hooves.
"Ow! Don't do that!" Zoro snapped.
"Oops," Chopper giggled.
There was a pause as they walked on.
"Ow! Hey!" Zoro shouted again.
"Sorry, it was an accident!" Chopper giggled again.
"Like shit it was an accident!" Zoro picked the reindeer off his shoulders and put him on the ground.
"You don't need to swear," Hawke laughed at the hair that was now sticking out at odd angles, "Here."
She reached up and began running her fingers through his green hair, returning it to its proper place.
"That's better," she smiled.
"Zoro's blushing!" Chopper pointed a hoof at the swordsman's face, which was quite red.
Hawke laughed as Zoro glared at the reindeer.
"Shut up," he snapped, "It just feels nice."
Chopper nodded.
"I like it when you scratch behind my ears too," the doctor ran over to Hawke's other side, "It feels really relaxing."
The scout let out a laugh and the three crossed over into a lush green field and warm sun. She reached out and grabbed Zoro's hand and Chopper's hoof.
"Despite everything," she said, "This is nice."
Zoro scoffed and sent her a smirk. Hawke blushed as she felt him squeeze her fingers.
"So you think getting thrown off into a bunch of sky islands, our navigator kidnapped and being separated from the rest of the crew is nice?" he said as his eyes moved to their surroundings.
Hawke bit her lip and pouted at the ground.
"No, all that is awful and I can't wait to get Nami back and leave this place," she mumbled, "But now that we're out of that winter place, and we're together… never mind."
She felt her hand getting squeezed again.
"Don't worry," Zoro grunted, leaning back to look around her and make sure Chopper was keeping up, "I get it."
Hawke smiled and turned her eyes forward.
"I wonder who lives there," she muttered as the village appeared again on the horizon ahead.
"Whoever they are, I hope they know where the others are," Zoro grunted.
Hawke nodded. She was worrying about the rest of the crew and where they'd ended up, and about where Shiki had taken Nami.
We'll find you, she thought with determination.