Hey guys! Another chapter up!


Chapter 7: Chopper and Luffy

"Ace"

Chopper had survived under Doctor Kureha's tutelage and had seen humans and animals alike die horrible deaths. He had treated thousands of patients without any hesitation. So when his patient whimpered out that one word under a battle induced fever, no matter how his heart twisted and shattered and his throat clenched like he wouldn't be able to talk anymore, his hooves continued working on the various wounds that littered his captain's body.

Two years ago, he might have paused in his work.

Two years ago, he might have let a single strangled sob escape his mouth.

Two years ago, he might have felt guilty for not being there for his captain the one time he needed them.

Not anymore.

Because now he knows. Two years have taught him that the world is cruel in more ways than he could imagine and no matter how bad he felt, nothing would bring back Luffy's brother.

So instead, he stays strong.

He stays strong so his captain won't worry when he sees the sadness in his gaze.

He stays strong so that he can help prevent another loss.

He stays strong so he can (at least) save his captain from the hurt.

He is not strong like Zoro or Sanji that he may have his back in battle.

He can't entertain him like Ussop or Franky or Brook.

He can't humour him with witty stuff like Robin or take him wherever he wants to go like Nami.

But what he can do is perform miracles and cure diseases and fevers and patch him up and make him feel all better.

He is this ships one and only doctor, after all.


Tbh, it really broke my heart writing this one.

Reviews always appreciated!