The toolbar is broken... Derp... That means no line breaks or center spacing like I normally do for the author's note...
Woo! Second chapter! I actually lost one of the chapters, but my mommy's going to help me look for it tomorrow (Or would it be today, since this is getting published at 12:30am?) Sorry for the wait. I rewrote this chapter, along with the missing one. I think I'll put up version 1 too, since they're totally different, but have the same concept.
Anyway, on to the story.
P.S, I'm sad to report that Anonymous did NOT hack Facebook yesterday -letdown-
"Zoro!"
Chopper's voice could be heard over the gunshots, sword clashing, and angry shouts. The swordsman seemed to fall in slow motion and Chopper watched helplessly as he drew closer to the ground. The marine stood up as the Straw Hat's first mate landed with a dull thump, slinging her rifle carelessly over her shoulder.
"Now stay down and die, Roronoa." The lady-marine spat, turning on her heal. Zoro didn't even react as she started to walk away. Chopper had watched the woman take on Zoro by herself. Even though Zoro wasn't a hundred percent because of Thriller Bark, it was still unwise to take on the swordsman. She was definitely prepared for his attacks, and was able to knock him to the ground multiple times, though he continued to get back up. Finally, she sheathed her sword and pulled the rifle off her back, shooting the swordsman in the chest. A dirty move in Chopper's mind.
The doctor knew he had to get to Zoro before he bled out and died. Glancing at Zoro, Chopper stepped out of the tree line and into the lady-marines line of vision. Zoro still hadn't moved which worried Chopper as to how close that bullet had gotten to his heart. If that was the case, Chopper didn't have time to fight this lady, not like he wanted to anyway.
"What do you want, pet?"
Chopper winced slightly.
"D-don't… you d… dare talk t-to… him like t-that…" Zoro muttered, pushing himself upward and looking towards Chopper. Get out of here he mouthed to the little reindeer. The lady-marine looked back at Zoro.
"So, you still decide to get up after I told you not to, despite that bullet in your chest." She smirked. "You're very audacious."
Her boot connected with Zoro's face, and he was sent backwards. The swordsman landed with a pained gasp as trails of blood ran from his mouth.
"P-please!" Chopper squeaked, his eyes tearing slightly from watching Zoro. "I-I just-"
"Chopper! Get out of here!" Zoro interrupted as the lady-marine leveled her rifle to Zoro's forehead. "Go get Luffy!"
I… can't Zoro! I can't leave you to die while I run away!
The reindeer shifted into Walk Point and charged at the lady-marine's back. The force of the impact sent her flying forward as Chopper shifted back into Brain Point.
"Y-you idiot!" Zoro yelled, though it didn't have much force behind it, "I t-told you to run!"
"But I couldn't let you get killed!"
"It doesn't matter!" The lady-marine stood up as Zoro yelled back.
"I'm getting you out of here!" Chopper shifted into Heavy Point and gently lifted the wounded swordsman.
Zoro gasped in pain despite being in Chopper's care.
"I'I'm sorry Zoro! I didn't mean to move you so fast-"
"S'fine, just go!" the swordsman interrupted.
"O-oh, right!" Chopper said as he took off into the woods.
The pair could hear footsteps behind them, making Chopper go even faster.
"She's gaining on us!" Chopper panicked.
"C-calm down C-Chopper."
"How can I be calm when a marine, who was set on killing you before, is chasing after us intent on killing you for good?"
"Just leave me behind."
"What? Why the hell would I do that?" Chopper demanded.
"I-If you put me d-down, you would be t-to escape and get h-help."
"No! She's just go after you!"
"You're too slow." The lady-marine yelled, kicking Chopper in the side. The force sent the two crewmates sprawling to the ground. She advanced on Chopper's prone nakama, who was struggling to get onto his feet. Chopper watched as the swordsman moved to stand in between the lady-marine and himself, brandishing his katanas.
"Foolish pirate-hunter, trying to protect that pet with no regard for your own life. Pathetic." She spat. "It's okay though, once I'm done with you, he's next."
"You wouldn't dare!" Zoro growled.
"It won't be that hard to dispose of both of you. Just look at yourself, you can't stop shaking because of the amount of blood you've lost."
Zoro hated to admit it, but it was true. He couldn't keep his hands still, making his swords rattle.
"I should've aimed a little higher and hit your heart. What little mercy I had then is gone now." The lady-marine said simply, "Prepare to die, Roronoa Zoro, and this time, I mean it." She took out her rifle and aimed at Zoro.
Chopper had to move now, or Zoro would die! Chopper shifted into Walk Point and charged at Zoro's back.
"You idiot! Don't die for me!" Chopper yelled, swiping Zoro's feet out from under him with his antlers as a gunshot rang out. The reindeer managed to catch the swordsman on his back and dart off into the woods before the lady-marine was able to pursue them.
"That was a risky move Chopper." Zoro stated, positioning himself more comfortably on Chopper's back.
"I know… But I couldn't just sit there and watch you get killed! Hold on to me, you asshole, or you're going to fall off."
Zoro rolled his eyes but did as he was told, wrapping his arms lightly around Chopper's neck.
"Thanks." Zoro mumbled.
"For what?"
"Saving me back there."
"Asshole, that doesn't make me happy!" Chopper said gleefully, "But you're welcome."
