What's Cooking

Took me a minute to write this but I've done it! I hope you all like it and please review.

Chapter 3: The Devil Woman

Sanji woke up in a very good mood the next morning, Today was the day everyone would meet Marie. Sanji knew that sometimes his friends could be a bit much but he was sure Marie would love them as much as he did. He had prepared the best and most delicious feast he could for everyone but made sure not to let Luffy see it until everything was finished.

''Hey guys come here for a minute!'' Sanji yelled from the kitchen.

''Sanji this better be good I was busy with my maps.'' Nami said as she sat at the kitchen table.

''I'm sorry if I distracted you guys but I have to tell you something very important.'' Sanji said as he stood at the end of the table to make his announcement.

''I have met someone that I want you all to meet. It's a girl and her name is Marie, She owns a bakery on this island. I've been talking to her for three weeks now and I wanted you guys to know that I was going to let you all meet her tonight.'' Sanji said as everyone either smiled or raised an eyebrow in confusion.

''You met a girl?'' Chopper asked with a cute smile.

''There is no woman in her right mind that would talk to an idiot cook like you.'' Zoro said with a smirk.

''That's great Sanji-San, I can't wait to meet her.'' Robin said with a big smile.

''Good so I'll go pick her up at about three thirty and we'll all have lunch together. See you guys later.'' Sanji said as he ran off to find a present for Marie.

~Back In The Kitchen~

''So you all followed him! Did you see the girl?'' Nami asked.

''Yea she seems fine, She's very pretty but I still don't think she really likes him like she says she does.'' Zoro said with his arms folded over his chest.

''Hmm I have to agree with Zoro on this, It is a bit odd for Sanji to meet a girl that actually likes him especially with him being perverted and all.'' Brook said in a serious tone.

''You can't call anyone perverted, You were peeking at women for that past two years until we met back up.'' Usopp said in a flat tone.

''Ah I sure was Yohoho!'' Brook said then boomed with laughter.

''That's not funny you perverted skeleton!'' Nami said as she whacked him on the head leaving a very but knot.

''Well I guess we'll have to see when the girl actually gets here but for now we need a plan just in case.'' Franky said.

''I have one, This is what we'll do.'' Robin said as she told them her plan.

''Hahaha I can't wait to meet her.'' Luffy said with excitement.

''Luffy you better not do anything stupid or I'll give you brain damage!'' Nami said.

''We probably shouldn't have told him.'' Usopp said with a raised eyebrow.

~Sanji~

''Come on think, What would Marie want as a present. There has to be something in here that she would want.'' Sanji thought but still couldn't come up with any ideas.

''Looking for something special?'' A woman said in a heavy Irish accent as she came from the back of the shop. She looked to be in her early 30's and had bright orange-red hair that stopped at her shoulders.

(Author's Note: I just love Irish accents, I don't know why it just sounds so interesting when they talk. Really I love all of the different types of nationalities, They all are just so fun to read about that I usually try and learn as much as I can about them. :-D)

''Yes I am, There's this wonderful woman that I'm supposed to have lunch with later. I'm bringing her to meet my friends but I wanted to find something special for her.'' Sanji said as he gave a defeated look.

''Aw how sweet, What's her name?'' The woman asked.

''Her name is Marie, She has long medium brown hair and the most beautiful and vibrant dark emerald green eyes.'' Sanji said as he danced around the shop.

''Marie! You like Marie, Well I hate to bring bad news to you dear but Marie maybe harder to catch than what you think.'' The woman said with a frown.

''What do you mean?'' Sanji asked the woman.

''Marie is the niece of a much loathed noble woman on this island. Marie's parents were killed when she was 7, They were both pirates but they had the most kindest of hearts. Her mother's sister on the other hand is a devil, She's very pretty but that's it. She's the reason that Marie's parents were killed, She set them up and had them caught by the marines. She had scared off all of Marie's other family members and took her in. The only reason the woman wanted her so badly is so she could use her to make money and she succeeded.'' The woman said.

''What does she make her do? And how do you know so much about Marie?'' Sanji asked in a deadly serious tone.

''Oh yes I forgot to introduce myself, I'm Embry McGinley…Marie's best friend. Back to the point though, Her aunt makes her sing at the fancy bars in town for a hefty price. She has the most beautiful voice but every time she has someone that is willing to make her a star her aunt locks her away and keeps her for herself. The only reason her aunt does that is because the only way for her to stay on top and a noble is to have money since she married into nobility instead of being born into it, That crazy woman even poisoned her husband because he wanted to leave her. Oww just thinking about how many times that awful woman has hurt people makes me want to show her a thing or two.'' Embry said as her face turned a bright shade of red from her anger.

''I wonder why she hasn't told me about this, I could help her and I'm pretty sure my friends wouldn't mind helping too.'' Sanji said as he felt bad for not noticing this sooner.

''It's not your fault dear, Marie tries her hardest to save everyone around her from the devil woman. You are already a wanted man, That will put you in even more danger than any other person that has tried to help her. She stops at nothing to make Marie miserable but if you and your friends are willing to help her I have a plan that can get her out of here and keep that witch off of your tails.'' Embry said.

''I'll need to talk it with everyone else first but once I do I'll be back.'' Sanji said as he headed for the door but was stopped by Embry.

''Take this, She loves seashell necklaces. You must make a decision in no more than a week, Her aunt should be back in three weeks but she sends someone here every other two weeks to check on Marie. That means we'll only have two weeks to get the hell out of here. Good Luck!'' Embry said as she waved goodbye Sanji.

Thank you all for reading and thank you god because I have gotten my writing groove back. Hahahaaa XD Well enough of that, Please review and tell me what you think and thank you to those who have followed, favored, read, and reviewed so far. You guys really make me feel special I'm so glad that so many people like my stories. *Sheds Tears Of Happiness* :'-D