Wow, I can't believe it's been so long since I've updated this. O.O Sorry for the wait, but I had major Chopper block. Ah well, it's done now, I hope you enjoy it, though I may have gone out of character a bit. As always reviews are longed for, so please help me by sharing your thoughts! XD


Chopper

It was night when they docked. It was a coincidence, but Chopper liked it better this way. Now, no one could see him, delay his return any longer. He walked alone, through the dead of night in the silence of the empty town center.

He could have gone around, but it was nostalgic to come through here. He was only young compared to the others when he joined, his memories more hazy and fragmented than theirs, but the town still looked the same as it ever did.

Chopper had always missed home, Doctorine and her teachings but more so the man he considered his father, Dr. Hiluluk . He had never dwelt on the sad recollections of home, as he had not wanted to remember it that way, so he more than anyone else had expressed his happiness to get home once Luffy had told them his plans.

It had not taken them long to get to Chopper's home island of Drum, Franky had their boat coated with Sea Stone years ago, meaning that they had sailed along without any disturbances through the calm belt. Straight from the East blue into the Grand Line, why hadn't we done this the first time round? Nami had grumbled.

"It wouldn't have been as fun then", grinned Luffy in reply.

Nami privately agreed, but didn't say so.

Now that he was here, Chopper couldn't wait to see Doctorine again. Unlike Usopp, he had let her know in advance that he was coming, he had learnt from past experience that it was never good to surprise Doctorine, she didn't like it and the day usually didn't end well to whoever surprised her.

Chopper changed into walk point and smiled. He wanted to get there as soon as he could.

.....

Just outside the village, Chopper had just found the rope that connected the tower mountains to the ground. Even if you knew where it was, you wouldn't be able to find it unless shown.

Tentatively, he placed a hoof on the rope to test its strength. Adding more weight, it still held up, so lightly, Chopper jumped onto the rope and started to run upwards.

He was soaring, the ground being swallowed up by the dark cloak of night. Stars shone from around him and a breeze ruffled his fur lightly, making him fly through the air, gracefully, silently.

He ran upwards faster, enjoying the experience so much he laughed aloud. It had been so long, he hadn't known he had enjoyed it this much before.

Pretty soon though, the mountains loomed closer and Chopper jumped off at the end, landing lightly in the snow, panting hard.

Running fast towards the door, he he yelled out gleefully, "I'm home! Doctorine! I'm home!"

Laughing as he ran, Chopper made his way towards the large oak doors that were the entrance to the castle. From the window, Doctorine, who was watching his progress, grinned also.

"Welcome home, my foolish son"


If you have got this far, thanks for reading! XD