Hero of Hearts

Title: Hero of Hearts
Rating: T
Fandom: One Piece
Summary: Donquixote Rocinante has an alter-ego: he's Dressrosa's resident superhero, Corazon! One day he receives the shock of his life: he had an illegitimate child years back. Can he balance being a superhero while still being there for his son? [Superhero-fic]

Rocinante ducked just in time to avoid the kick. He grabbed Bellemere's leg in an attempt to throw her off balance but Bellemere had expected that and pivoted her free leg. Rocinante lost his grip and fell forward, leaving him open for Bellemere's punch to the guts. Rocinante's hands clutched his stomach allowing Bellemere to attack his face.

"You have way too many openings," Bellemere told him.

"Why can't I use my suit?" Rocinante whine. "It's not like I'll ever have to fight without my suit. Besides, the fabric is more shock absorbent than the clothes from the stores,"

"Your Corazon suit isn't indestructible, Roci," Bellemere pointed out. "What if it suffers a lot of damage during battle and some parts are destroyed? You'll feel the full force of the attack. Besides, if you're taking a stroll through town and you get mugged while you're not the 'Hero of Hearts,' you'll have to protect yourself,"

Rocinante sighed. "You have a point,"

An alarm started to flash and beep. Rocinante rushed to his computer, bringing a map of Dressrosa to the larger screen. "There's a bank robbery at Primula District Bank!"

"How many robbers?" Bellemere asked.

"Five, all armed," Rocinante answered. "We need to suit up," As he took a step towards where their suits were located, he tripped and fell face flat onto the floor.

"Come on Roci," Bellemere helped him up. "Thankfully your suit's boots are specially designed to help you keep your balance,"

"I stay balanced just fine!"

XXX

After suiting up, they quickly got into the Heartmobile, a cringely named car that was faster and more agile than the average vehicle. It had silver bulletproof plating with pink decorative hearts. The windows were tinted so that people would have a harder time seeing inside. The interior of the Heartmobile contained so many heart-based décor that it was an eyesore to some.

"I'm serious, Corazon," Orange Striker, Bellemere's superhero alter-ego, commented as they drove out of their base. "You really need to remodel the inside of your car,"

"I'm a heart-themed hero!" Corazon, Rocinante's superhero alter-ego, argued. "I need to have a heart-themed car!"

"You're taking it way too far," Orange Striker pointed out. "You mind as well change the shape of the car to a heart!"

"I wanted to but Hato said that the car wouldn't be able to run as well," Corazon mumbled.

"Of course you already attempted it," Orange Striker sighed. "I'll set up across from the bank. That way, in case they try to escape, I'll be able to have a clear shot,"

Corazon nodded in agreement. "Remember that we're apprehending them, not killing them,"

"Don't worry," Orange Striker assured him. "I know that,"

XXX

Several police officers had surrounded Primula District Bank, a crowd of bystanders around the cops. Space was quickly made for Corazon and the Heartmobile, Orange Striker having left the vehicle a few blocks away to avoid the attention. Corazon nearly fell forward as he exited his car but his boots automatically rebalanced him. "What's the current situation?"

"All five robbers are still inside," An officer informed. "They all have guns. The bank staff as well as some customers are still inside,"

"Have any of them stated their demands?" Corazon asked.

The officer shook his head. "They just stayed inside, keeping everyone hostage. It seemed as if…"

"As if what?" Corazon furrowed his brows.

"It was as if they were waiting for you and Orange Striker to appear," The officer said.

One of the robbers, a man with a coat and mask adorned with black hearts, exited the bank. He held a staff in one hand and maintained a calm composure. "So you've finally decided to appear, Corazon,"

Corazon, despite being unable to see the man's eyes, could feel intimidation from the stare. He didn't know why, but the man unnerved him. 'Just who is this guy?'

Within a flash, the man moved towards Corazon and slammed his bamboo staff into Corazon's stomach. "Pay attention to the battle,"

The force was stronger that Corazon had anticipated and he flew backwards, slamming into a police cruiser. 'What the hell!?'

"Corazon, what's going on!?"

"I-I don't know!" Corazon stuttered.

The man reappeared in front of Corazon and used his staff to hit Corazon across the face. Corazon flew a couple feet with that hit. A couple bullets were fired towards the man, but the man twirled his bamboo staff to deflect them. "This is quite a disappointment,"

'H-He's so fast!' Corazon thought as he got back up.

"Everyone, clear the area!" Cops ordered.

"Sonic Wave!" Corazon clapped his hands together and created a sound wave that pushed the man back a few feet.

The man started to walk away. "You're weaker than I expected. How disappointing," He stopped and turned to the bank. "Hurry up, we're leaving,"

"R-Right away boss!"

As the other four robbers, all of whom seemed to be underlings of the man, exited the bank, Orange Striker fired bullets at their weapons, disarming them. "At least I know that my bullets aren't the problem," She commented as officers worked to detain the four.

"Weaklings," The man said. Several officers tried to detain him but they were no use against the man.

The ground started to rumble, Corazon causing soundwaves within the street. "You're not going anywhere!"

The man hit Corazon in the stomach with his bamboo staff and delivered a barrage of punches, sending him flying even farther. He then left. The police were shocked. "Did Corazon just lose!?"

"Damn it…" Corazon struggled to sit up.

"Corazon, you alright?"

"I think I might have a broken rib or two," Corazon winced as he staggered to the Heartmobile. "I don't know who the hell that guy is, but he's strong,"

"The remaining robbers are arrested. Let's head back and I'll help treat your injuries,"

Edited 5.16.2018

I didn't like the first version of this chapter so I rewrote it. And don't worry, Bellemere won't just be stuck far away from the battle and sniper from afar.

Thank you lostdog200 for the alter-ego names.

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