For The Love Of A Pirate
Alright…It took me some time to get this chapter started because I was busy with helping my mother and the many April birthdays in my family. :-D So here is chapter 4…Please review and enjoy!
Chapter 4: Tenjo Island
(Author's Note: Tenjo means heavens in Japanese…So basically it's called Heavens Island)
Jewel woke up in a not so good mood. She felt like crap…Or as It really should be told, She felt like shit. Sanji and the others had been trying all morning to make her feel better but the only thing she could do was lay there on her bed with a frown on her face. Jewel really wanted to get out of bed and have some fun but every time she did it caused her to run for the bathroom. As she crawled back in her bed after throwing up for the third time today she heard a light knock at the door.
''Come in.'' Jewel said with her face stuffed in her pillow.
''Time to get up.'' Zoro said as he stood over her.
''I can't get up, Every time I move the world around me spins like I've been swept up by a tornado.'' Jewel said as she squeezed her pillow closer to her face.
''Which is why you need to see Chopper.'' Zoro said as he gently scooped her up into his arms.
''I'm sure it's nothing that bad, You're over exaggerating. I haven't had my "woman thing" as you call it yet so I could be getting a little sick because it's a bit late, It's happened before.'' Jewel said as she smiled at him.
''I don't think so, The last time that happened you were only sick for two days not almost a whole week.'' Zoro said coming to a stop at the doctor's door.
''Give me one more week if it's not gone by then I'll go see Chopper.'' Jewel said with a pleading look in her eyes.
''Alright fine, But you have to promise.'' Zoro said giving Jewel a stern look.
''I promise, Can you put me back in my bed now?'' Jewel said with a smirk.
''Nope, For the rest of the week until you get better you're sleeping with me in the crow's nest and I don't want any objections.'' Zoro said as he went to the crow's nest and laid with her on the make shift bed and let sleep take over them.
As the time went by Jewel didn't get any better but she didn't get worse either. She would wake up eat, Get sick and throw up, then fell better for the rest of the day until the next meal. Zoro tried all he could to convince the stubborn woman to go to Chopper but she kept saying that it was just a little bug. It has been a week and a half and still no sign of Jewel getting over her "Little Bug". So Zoro finally take the situation into his own hands.
''PUT ME DOWN, I'M FINE! HOW MANY TIMES DO I HAVE TO TELL YOU THAT I'M FINE?'' Jewel yelled as she tried to pry herself from the equally pissed off swordsman.
''I DON'T CARE WHAT YOU SAY…YOU'RE SICK SO I'M TAKING YOU TO SEE CHOPPER! WHETHER YOU LIKE IT OR NOT YOU'RE GOING!'' Zoro yelled back as he put her on said little reindeer's bed in his office.
''Chopper tell him I'm fine.'' Jewel said while frowning.
''I can't tell you that unless I check you first. I promise you'll be fine and there is nothing to be afraid of.'' Chopper said as he smiled at Jewel knowing that she was terrified of doctors or any other medically related person at that. (Like dentist and other stuff like that)
''Okay, I'll be a good patient but I'm jumpy.'' Jewel said as she lied down on the bed to let Chopper check her with Zoro standing outside of the door waiting.
Soon Chopper came up with an idea of what was wrong with her after asking a few questions and examining her. When he told her she was more than shocked she was…Well breathless.
''I'm not for sure but just to check tomorrow I want you to go to the Islands doctor and let her check you.'' Chopper said.
''I can't believe this, If it's true what will I do? I feel happy and sad about this.'' Jewel said as she was thinking.
''The only thing you need to worry about now it if it's true or not, After that you should do what you feel is right.'' Chopper said.
''Thank you very much Chopper, You cured most of my fear of doctor's. I already know what I need to do I just hope that Zoro will take the news in a positive way. I don't want to tell him and it breaks his heart but then again I have to remember that he loves me no matter what and he will be with me until the end. I'll head to the doctor first thing in the morning, I won't tell anyone yet so please keep this a secret between you and me for now.'' Jewel said with a slight smile.
''You don't make me feel better by complimenting me, I'm always happy to help after all we are nakama and I promise I won't tell but what will you tell Zoro now.'' Chopper said after he stopped his happy dance.
''Nothing, I can't lie to him but I can't tell him just yet either. I want to but if I did it would only make him get in his over emotional protective mode, and that's the last thing I need right now.'' Jewel chuckled.
''That's true, Well good night Jewel.'' Chopper said as she left.
''Good night Chopper.'' Jewel said.
''What did he say? Are you all right?'' Zoro asked with worry in his eyes.
''I'm fine, It was exactly what I told you it was.'' Jewel said as she walked back to her room.
As soon as morning came and everyone was sound asleep, Jewel set off to the doctor. As she walked through town she had finally noticed that all while they were docked she had never set foot off the ship because of her being sick. The thought made her shed a few tears because she felt bad for hiding the truth from Zoro and the others, It really pained her to the point where it made her chest hurt. Soon she reached to the doctor's office and was next in line to be checked.
''How are you doing today Ms. Sandoria, My name is Doctor Hayle.'' The woman told her as she smiled brightly and stretched out her hand.
''Hi.'' Jewel said in a shy manner while shaking her hand.
''Don't worry about a thing, So let's get started shall we?'' Doctor Hayle said.
''I have checked everything I possibly could and I have confirmed that you are indeed pregnant, Congratulations!'' Doctor Hayle said with another bright smile. Jewel couldn't help but smile.
''Are you planning on keeping the child?'' The doctor asked her.
''Yes I am, I couldn't possibly kill it even if I wanted to.'' Jewel said.
''I feel the same way, Here is your prescription for your vitamins, I also wrote down a few things to help you along the way and a book or two that you will need to read. I can tell that you're nervous and that this is your first child, It was the least I could do to stop some of your worries.'' Doctor Hayle said as she handed her the paper.
''Thank you so much.'' Jewel said as she left to head back to the Thousand Sunny.
As soon as everyone saw her walking back to the ship they all demanded she tell them where she went and told her how scared they were when she disappeared without telling anyone but Chopper who didn't tell them where she went either but did let them know she was safe.
''It's alright guys, I'm fine. I had to go to the doctor and I have some news.'' Jewel said as they all look at her waiting for the announcement.
''Well it turns out that you were indeed right that something was wrong with me other than what I telling you and Chopper you were right about your conclusion as to what it was. I'm pregnant!'' Jewel said shedding a few happy tears.
''Thank god!'' Sanji said.
''We thought you were really sick, You scared us to death!'' Usopp said.
''The next time something is wrong Jewel you can tell us no matter what, We would never judge you. We're all family.'' Nami said as she gave her a hug.
''I know I just got scared for a minute, But I'm fine now.'' Jewel said as she looked at all of them with apologetic eyes. Once she spotted Zoro her heart nearly caved in, He looked like he was furious yet hurt at the same time. Jewel walked up to him.
''I'm sorry, I know that I should've told you and I know that I'm going to be in trouble for a long time for this but I…''Jewel was stopped by the finger on her lips. Zoro was smiling down at her all the rage and pain gone and replaced with love.
''You don't have to apologize for anything and you're right you are in trouble, So I'm going to be a dad huh?'' Zoro said, Smiling even more when Jewel nodded.
''Then there was nothing for you to be afraid of, I love you no matter what. As long as that child is mine and your heart belongs to me there is no way I'm leaving you alone.'' Zoro said as he hugged her and kissed Jewel on her forehead.
''Well now that the touchy part is over, How in the hell could get her pregnant on her first time, You could've at least wore protection you stupid marimo. I guess you must've lost that like you lose your sense of direction.'' Sanji said while laughing at his last insult.
''Go to hell, The last thing I care about is arguing with some love sick cook who doesn't have the guts to fight a woman who wants to gut him like a fish.'' Zoro said while still hugging Jewel in his arms and smiling.
''Which is the exact reason why Jewel thinks I'm more of gentleman than you are.'' Sanji said as he smirked dangerously knowing that he hit a nerve.
''LIKE HELL I'D BELIEVE THAT SHIT, SAY SOMETHING ELSE AND I'LL CUT YOUR TONGUE OUT OF YOUR MOUTH!'' Zoro yelled as he had all swords drawn.
''WILL YOU TWO KNOCK IT OFF!'' Nami yelled as she whacked them both on the head.
''She's not even the least bit phased, She's sleeping like a baby.'' Usopp said as he pointed to Jewel who was indeed sleeping in the lawn chair.
''We'll settle this tomorrow but right now we all need some sleep.'' Zoro said as he went to pick Jewel up.
''I agree Jewel had us all worked up, Tomorrow will be a better day. I can't wait until we can know what the baby will be and just imagine how cute it would be to see Zoro playing with a baby.'' Robin said while smiling and giggling.
''That would be priceless, I guess we better make up some clothes designs?'' Nami said to Robin giggling as well at how they couldn't wait to dress the baby up.
''And I can come up with some plans for a nursery room.'' Franky said already knowing what he would do.
''We'll have someone new to play with! I can't wait!'' Luffy said.
Zoro smiled at the others knowing that the baby would be a very good addition to the crew but also thinking of a few training strategies so there would be no worries if he had to protect Jewel and his child. He also couldn't wait until the buddle of joy that would be his child would arrive as well.
I'm so happy for them! Well on to the next chapter. I know some people will probably want to help pick out the name and gender for the child but I have already done so but you can still give me suggestions for names just in case I like the names you come up with better. I will give you full credit for it XD See you guys next chapter~
