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Finally caught! Roronoa Zoro is no longer terrorizing our streets!

I scoffed at that line. I found myself a perch on a large branch in the middle of the forest. I climbed up as high as I could, hoping no one would find me. Zoro wasn't a criminal. I've known him the majority of my life, and not once did he do something illegal on purpose. If he did, it was probably stealing food, or beating up someone who tried to mess with me. Other than that, he was a saint. With three swords. I shook my head, coming back to this orgy of lies.

As stated by the Marine Officer Morgan's son, Helmeppo, "That bully! Zoro! He killed my pet wolf! I loved that wolf! All I was trying to do was teach this girl not to mess with me, and Zoro went and killed it! And then he threatened me! I hope that bastard burns in hell for what he did!"

Helmeppo, huh? I made sure to get a good look at the scrawny freak, blond, lanky, bad hair...yeah. He would be easy to spot. I leaped down from my perch, landing neatly on my feet. I think it's about time I pay Mr. Helmeppo a visit.

Zoro POV

Zoro was slumped down on his pole prison. His arms were itching where the ropes tied him down. He ran his tongue over the cut on his lip, caused by the Main Marine Morgan. He had punched Zoro For spewing some witty insults at Morgan, and bashing his rank. Zoro still tasted the salty blood. He looked up at the sky, ticked that he couldn't shade his eyes from the punishing sun. He thought about how Celienne was coping. She never really had any experience with the outside world. She'd only known three other people in her whole life, and he wondered what would happen when she had to fend for herself.

I just hope she doesn't do something stupid.

Celienne POV

I slammed the young man hard against the wall. He gasped in surprise as I pointed my knife in between his eyes. He trembled in my grasp. I had found this stick in the alley. I figured he'd have an answer for me. Unfortunately, he wanted to do things the hard way. "Now," I said in an eerie calm Voice. Zoro taught me that. He said it worked every time when you want some answers. Turned out he was right. "Be a nice young man and tell me where I can find Morgan and Helmeppo."

"I can't!" The man said, still quivering. I gave him a slick, evil smile. "Well, then...I'm so sorry to hear that." I raised the knife over my head. The man screamed, covering his face.

"Hey, whatcha doin?"

I dropped the knife in shock, turning to the voice. That dorky looking kid with the hat. And his stupid pink haired friend. I dropped the man from my grip on his neck. He scrambled to his feet and ran off. I turned, scowling. "Hey! Come back, coward! Answer me!" Of course, he just turned the corner, running as fast as he could. I groaned, and punched the wall in frustration. "Dammit!" I shouted. A finger tapped my shoulder. I whipped around angrily. "What do you want, straw boy?! Can't you see I'm busy?!" Luffy didn't look the least bit stung at my outburst.

"That guy on the paper," Luffy said, pointing to the one in my pocket. "Was he your friend?"

"None of your business!" I snapped. "You already ruined one chance I had of getting him back, and I will not lose him to some shitty Marine!" I turned my back to them and slumped to my knees, exhausted. I rested my head against the wall, closing my eyes. I could see Zoro on that death pole, that ever so relaxed expression as he was about to be killed. I felt the burn of angry tears sting the backs of my eyes. I hated crying. Hated it. All it did was show weakness and vulnerability. Zoro didn't cry. He never cried. Not even when Kuina died. But I think I cried at least three times, just today. I could hear Zoro laughing at my stupidity right now.

I could sense someone come in front of me. "Hey, I'm sorry I made you lose that guy." I opened my teary eyes. The Strawhat boy was kneeling in front of me, a sympathetic frown on his face. I wiped my eyes, shaking my head. "It's not your fault...I...I'm sorry too." I whispered. "I'm such a bitch sometimes." Luffy smiled, taking off his hat, placing it on my head. I blinked in surprise. I looked up at him, smiling brightly. "Can I make a deal with you?" strawhat boy asked. I nodded slowly.

"I'll help you find and rescue your friend." He said. Coby opened his mouth to say something, but I think his name was Luffy, cut in. "But only if you join my crew!" I gawked. Join his...crew?

"Why do you want me to...join your crew?" I asked him. He laughed, a determined glint in his eyes. "I'm gonna be King of the Pirates one day!" He said. "And I gotta gather a good crew!"

"And you want me?" I pointed to myself inquisitively. He nodded. "You seem like a great fighter, and you look really nice!" I nearly snorted with laughter. "Don't you remember when I kinda dissed you guys, almost killed some other guy..."

Luffy waved it off. "Well that was before. Everyone is a bully when you first meet them, but then, you get to know them, you like them!" He said. "And that's what happened here!" Luffy held out his hand to me. "So. You in?" I looked at his hand, thinking about my options. This guy did seem pretty nice, and he could help me save Zoro. But join his crew? Becoming a pirate? Hmmm...

I looked up at him, smiling bright. I grabbed his hand and shook vigorously. "Deal." I said.

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