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Feeling someone shaking me I growled and looked up at Luffy as he patted Zoro in the head.
"We're going!"
I stood up as Zoro groaned and stood up, looking around I smiled when Luffy handed me my clothes with a new shirt. Walking into an alley I changed and walked back over to the group to see Zoro looking like he might faint.
"No good…Out of blood…I don't think I can walk."
Hearing Nami make a comment about him not being human. Shaking my head I grabbed his swords, pulled his right arm over my shoulders and supported his weight as he leaned against me.
"Are you outsiders?"
I looked up to see the villagers glaring at us.
"Yeah…Who are you?"
"We're this town's citizens!"
Lightly kicking Luffy's leg to get his attention since my arms were busy supporting Zoro.
"Captain, we need to leave, like now."
He shrugged me off, rolling my eyes I turned and started the long walk to the docks, a few minutes later Luffy and Nami went rushing past us.
"Chris! Run!"
I sighed and started running, dodging down an alley, happy to see Chouchou as he started barking at the citizens. Yelling a thanks to the dog we finally reached the docks, climbing into a boat I winced while sitting Zoro down.
"Let me see."
He sighed and lifted his shirt, watching as I shook my head and he lowered it.
"You'll survive."
"Thanks doc."
I laughed and shoved his shoulder, watching as Nami open the sail to her boat, realizing it was Buggy's mark.
"Isn't that Buggy's mark on your sail there?"
I smirked at Zoro while checking my own wounds, making sure nothing was life threatening.
"Well, this is his boat. I'll get rid of it sometime!"
"Hey! Wait! Young'uns!"
Turning we spotted the mayor yelling at us.
"Thanks!"
I watched as he tossed something white at us, Luffy stretched his arm out and grabbed it, pulling it on board I laughed when we realized it was a first aid kit. Turning I grinned at Zoro and motioned for him to raise his shirt, as he did I easily stitched up his side before focusing on my own wounds as Nami tried to drown Luffy for leaving her treasure on the island.
"You know, if you kill him, I'll kill you. And your death will be much, much more painful."
Nami stopped and looked at me.
"Do what?"
"You heard me navigator, you don't want a pissed off werewolf after you."
"It'd be reckless to go straight into the Grand Line now!"
I rolled my eyes, quickly becoming annoyed with Nami. Luffy pulled out the apple he was eating.
"Yeah, some meat would be nice to have first. Eating nothing but fruit everyday is no good."
"Need some booze, too!"
I laughed and nodded in agreement, Nami tossed an apple at Zoro, which was caught by Luffy.
"What're you talking about? That's not what I mean! The Grand Line is the most dangerous place in the world! On top of that, it's crawling with strong pirates after the One Piece! And they're all on powerful ships, of course! We need more people, too. The number of crewmembers and the lack of equipment on this ship. There's no way we could survive like this!"
Shaking my head I stretched out, my legs barely touching Zoro's.
"Yeah, we need a cook. And a musician."
Glancing at Luffy I shook my head.
"Why a musician?"
Zoro started laughing and Nami looked like we knocked her off her high horse.
"A little to the south of here is an island with people living on it. It'd be best if we can get ahold of a real ship there."
Luffy got excited at the prospect of meat, smirking I let my head fall back against the railing as we continued to sail along.
"So, is there anything we should know about you being a werewolf?"
I shrugged.
"Nothing to worry about, the only thing that can poison me is a plant called wolvesbane, full moons I just get irritable, that's about it I think."
Luffy spun around and looked at me.
"What happened when I found you? You were injured."
I sighed, knowing this would come up eventually.
"The reason werewolves aren't seen anymore is because we run in packs, like wolves do. We used to be hunted by hunters, humans who knew about my kind and wanted us extinct, but those bloodlines have been mixed with the Marines. The night before you found me I was with my pack, there were five of us and I was second in command under my alpha. We were out for a run, just training for a bit before calling it a night, and we were ambushed by the Marines."
I paused looking at my crew members, Luffy was sitting on the edge of his seat, Zoro looked mildly interested, and Nami looked like she was regretting joining us.
"I was lucky, my paw."
I raised my left hand, looking at the faint scar.
"Was cut with a knife and I was shot in the side. My alpha and pack mates were murdered in front of me. Each one was shot in the head, and I ran, protecting myself at my alphas command instead of staying and dying."
I looked down, not really in the mood to see every ones reactions. Feeling something hit my leg I looked up to see Zoro smiling at me. Smiling back we sat in silence until we reached shore, jumping out of the boat I sighed as I stretched.
"Finally on dry land again. There's a village past here?"
"Yeah. It looks like it's a small one, though."
Looking around I sniffed the air while Luffy asked about meat.
"What do you smell?"
I smiled at Zoro.
"Fresh air?"
He smirked before focusing on the mountain ledge above us.
"Careful! I sense something."
Growling I let my claws lengthen as we waited for a moment, all of a sudden something was being shot at Luffy's feet, growling I reached up and cut one of the balls in half, not surprised that the shooting stopped after that. A second later little black pirate flags with a screaming skull on it popped up from the bushes.
"So cool!"
I rolled my eyes at Luffy.
"Is this the time to be impressed?"
I growled at Nami before spotting a man standing on the ledge. He was wearing brown pants, a white scarf tied around his waist, a brown tank top, a satchel around his waist, a blue and white striped arm band on his left wrist, black hair that reached his chin, a brown headband, and a long nose.
"I am Usopp, leader of the great pirates who reign over this village! People praise me – and then praise me more- as "Captain Usopp"! If you're thinking of attacking this village then forget it! My 80 million subordinates won't sit by quietly!"
I dropped my head in disbelief while Luffy screamed it was awesome.
"You're lying, aren't you?"
I smiled as this 'Captain Usopp' freaked out as Nami called him out.
"What's with this character?"
"You got me."
Luffy freaked out when he realized this new pirate was lying. Hearing Usopp scream something about his men I shook my head.
"You only have three you jack ass!"
Zoro laughed as I called Usopp out, sure enough three kids popped out of the bushes screaming how we saw through their lie before taking off, leaving Usopp all alone. Seeing Nami bend down and pick up one of the balls on the ground.
"I've never heard of a pirate using slingshots before."
Luffy started laughing.
"You're neat!"
"Hey, you! Don't insult me! I'm a very proud man! Because of my great pride, people call me, 'Proud Usopp'! You saw it yourself just now!"
I raised an eyebrow as he pulled out his slingshot and aimed it at Luffy.
"My slingshot skills are far greater than your average pistol!"
"Now that you've drawn your pistol, put your life on the line."
I smirked, quickly catching onto what Luffy was doing.
"I'm saying those aren't for threatening people."
Hearing a light cling I knew Zoro had unclicked one of his swords, raising my hand I watched Usopp's reactions as my nails extended into claws. Waiting for a few minutes it was obvious Usopp had lost his nerve as he dropped the metal ball on the ground before falling to his knees. I looked back at the boys, the three of us breaking into grins before dissolving into laughter, my claws shrinking back to normal in the process.
"We stole those lines!"
I couldn't stop laughing as Luffy explained to Usopp we weren't serious.
"From Shanks, a pirate I respect!"
That got an unexpected response of shock.
"S-Shanks? You know Red-Haired Shanks, the great pirate?"
I looked at Luffy in curiosity, having no idea who the pair was talking about.
"Yeah. Your dad's Yasopp, right?"
Before Usopp could respond he tumbled down the mountain, landing in front of us.
"Yeah, Yasopp is my old man. But how do you know that?"
I tilted my head as Usopp reminded me of a kicked puppy. Just as Luffy was about to answer my stomach growled pitifully.
"How about I tell you over food?"
Usopp nodded and showed us the way into the small village and to a small restaurant. After our food was delivered I clinked my mug with Zoro's as we were finally able to get some alcohol in our systems, after a quick swallow I focused on the food in front of me, digging into the meat and bread, ignoring Luffy as he explained to Usopp how he knew his dad.
"You know, for a wolf, I wasn't expecting you to have table manners."
I glared at Nami as I took a gulp from my mug.
"I might be a wolf but that doesn't mean I'm uncivilized."
She snorted, saying something about fooling her. Rolling my eyes I went back to my food, barely listening to the group as they asked about getting a boat. Seeing Usopp take off in a rush I blinked in curiosity before turning back to my food. Finishing off my plate and my jug we heard the doors open and three kids yelled.
"The Usopp Pirates have arrived!"
Leaning over Luffy to glance at the kids before turning back to stare out the window.
"H-hey, pirates! What'd you do with our Captain Usopp?"
Luffy patted his engorged stomach.
"That meat was yummy!"
The trio of kids freaked out, thinking we ate they're captain. Nami and I dissolved into giggles while Zoro smirked at the kids.
"If you're lookin' for your captain…we ate him."
I could stop from dissolving into laughter, Zoro reached over and patted my back as I had a hard time breathing I was laughing so hard.
"We didn't eat him, he left in a hurry a few minutes ago."
They looked relieved before saying they knew where he went and offered to show us, happily we followed them to the mansion that was on top of the hill.
Looking up at the mansion I ignored the kids as they explained about the girl living in the mansion and how Usopp made her laugh. All of a sudden Luffy tried to shoot himself over the gate thinking fast everyone tried to hold him down only for him to shoot us into the air.
"Damn it Luffy!"
Hitting the ground I growled at Luffy as I forced myself to stand up, grateful I didn't break anything. Shaking my head I continued to growl at Luffy as he looked up at Usopp who was talking to a girl with short blonde hair and snow-white skin.
"I came to ask you a favor!"
"A favor?"
I shook my head and stopped growling when I heard footsteps approaching. Looking up I was surprised to see a tall man wearing a black suit, glasses, and had black hair slicked back.
"You there! What are you doing?"
I shifted my weight, debating if I should be on edge or not.
"I don't appreciate you breaking in here without permission!"
"Who's he?"
I glanced back at Luffy.
"You got me."
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