Short chapter, but the next ones coming soon…(I hope.) Enjoy!
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CH4: Silent World
XxX…Present Time..XxX..Thousand Sunny...XxX
Death, in disguise of a fifty foot black wall of water slammed mercilessly onto the defenseless women. The heavy water claimed the light weight off the mast. The terrified look in her eyes screamed for help as she reached out a desperate hand in his direction. His arm threw out to meet the outreached hand. It was an impossible distance. The attacking force of water had already returned to the sea, taking with it the prize of its catch.
"No…" a hoarse whisper woke the child doctor. The small tonakai raised his head off the desk and rushed over to the swordsmen bedside.
"Zoro..! Zoro! Are you okay?!" The green haired swordsmen blinked weakly up at the doctor. He suddenly bolted into a seating position.
"Chopper! Where's Robin?!" He shouted, gripping the small shoulders. "She's okay right? Luffy and the others found her in time?!" the words came in a rush. "You have to treat her right away, I think she might have several broken--"
"Zoro…!" the young doctor choked. His large eyes began filling with tears. "…Zoro…Robin…Robin…! She's gone… Wahh!" cried the small tonakai.
The sinking feeling returned in the stomach as the words became solid. His mind began to drench in darkness as the information sunk in. "How long have I been out?" asked the dry voice. "There's still time if--"
"You've been out for almost two days." A quiet wavering voice answered from the door.
Zoro felt the room spin. He let go the doctor and gripped the wall. He tried to focus his spinning vision on the orange haired navigator standing by the entrance. Wooden boards creaked as multiple footsteps rushed near the infirmary.
"Oi Zoro! Dijobu---!!" In a flash the swordsmen was out of bed and gripped the rubber boy by the vest.
"Why didn't you let me find Robin?!!" he shouted, shaking the captain.
"Oi Zoro!" Ussop's worried voice sounded in the background.
"I could have saved her!" he screamed hoarsely, punching the unresisting boy into the wall. "Why?! Why?! Why?!!" Continuous blows struck down the unmoving target as the lost words rang through the room.
"ZORO!! Stop!!" Nami screamed, futilely pulling at the swinging fist
"Huk!" Ussop choked back the coming tears as he dropped the helpless arms against his sides.
The blonde cook remained motionless on the second bed, broken arms gripped tight the sheets beneath. The watering eyes kept fixed on the ceiling.
Chopper sat blubbering and crying in the background.
"WHY AREN'T YOU SAYING ANYING DAMMIT!!" Blood dripped from his fist as it drew back once more. The red of blood trailed thickly from the corner of the young captains mouth as he looked away in silence.
"Oi.. Nii-san... That's enough..." A strong metal hand held loose the drawn fist.
"…What…what is there…that I can say..?" a quiet voice came from under the straw-hat. "..is there even anything I can say?" Solemn silence pierced the room as the boy spoke. "I made the decision… that it was too late to save Robin... I didn't want to be too late for you too." the fist clutching the red vest fell loose. The broken swordsmen dropped to his knees. The large hands cover the swordsmen's face, but it couldn't silence the heart wrenching shout that rang through the ship, echoing over the tranquil ocean.
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CH4.5: Silent World II
XxX…Present Time..XxX..Black Carrier...XxX
The strong arm gently elevated the unconscious women. A free hand slowly tipped the bottle, releasing a controlled amount of water into the slightly parted mouth. The thin trail of liquid traveled smoothly pass the lips. With one hand he recapped the container and gently returned the women to her sleeping position.
The waves had churned and jerked the unconscious body against the rope dislocating the shoulder. The right arm was also broken in two places. Two more fractured ribs: the second and third from under the left breast. He laid the women so the ribs would align without pressure. A splint was made for the damaged arm. The shoulder would have to wait. He knew if it was forced into place while the subject was unconscious it would send the brain into shock, shutting down the functions altogether.
She has been unconscious for nearly two days now. The chilly evening breeze swept under the edge of the wide brimmed hat and fluttered the swordsmen's loose shirt. He took a knee, bending down to pull up the coat that had begun to slide off the slumbering women. As he fixed the cover over the thin shoulders the figure gave a small moan. He paused looking into her sleeping face, a pained look troubled the delicate features. "No…minna. Don't leave me…I don't want to go yet…" a small voice escaped the lips. Tears glistened from the corner of the closed eyes. The drops slowly gained volume and began to slide down the sides, the swordsmen quietly wiped the wetness from the smooth skin. The sleeping women moved her face against the touch, cupping the side of her cheek into the warm hand. The swordsmen briefly froze at the contact. A short hesitation lingered before he removed the hand. He tried to rise from the position when he felt a tug on the tail of his loose button down shirt. He turned to find a soft hand, half-covered from the coat, hold loosely onto the back of his clothes. The slender fingers held softly onto the black material. He gave a small sigh before quietly seating himself on the floor next to the slumbering women. The swordsmen tipped back the hat, looking over the tranquil moonlit sea, listening to the light rhythmic breaths of the sleeping figure. He would wait there till he was freed. After all, it would be more trouble to move the injured arm.
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Special Note: I use some romaji (Japanese written in English) in my writing. But if anyone's having trouble understanding it. Just let me know and I'll add the translation on the ends of the stories.
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