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Body Swap

Chapter 9

Momonsuke heard the grunt of the guard at the main door followed by the sound of bolts moving. He let out a heavy sigh of relief that they were finally out of that place, but something bothered him. His animal instinct warned him that a dangerous aura was near by and as Law stepped outside and the door closed behind them the feeling grew in intensity.

Law paused in his tracks as he was met by a tall, slender figure. A puff of smoke filled the air and headed towards him. He scrunched up his face in disgust at the smell of tobacco. The blonde figure was leaning against a wall with one foot on the ground and one on the wall behind him. The man looked very much in control and almost ominous.

Sanji pushed himself away from the wall and took another drag of his cigarette before throwing it to the ground and stamping it out with one foot. "I was wondering what I would do when I saw you again" he said in a calm and collected tone as he turned and lifted his head to stare at the doctor before him. Law remained where he stood unperturbed.

"I came to the conclusion that if you did not come back willingly I will have to use force" Sanji stated, taking a step closer to him.

"Luffy is already going to be mad that I am late for breakfast" the blond continued, "but Nami comes first"

Law cocked his head to one side "Nami? Is something wrong?" he asked. Without her their trip to Dressrosa would not be easy, nor would their escape. She was one of the most vital members of the crew.

Sanji's eyebrow twitched as he gritted his teeth then grabbed Law by the scruff of his clothing, "Off course she isn't ok. She has been stuck in that moron's body for days and it is your entire fault!" he argued.

Law gazed at the man with a bead of sweat coming down his face. Sanji let go of him and started to go into one of his eel like shapes as he whined about all the possible horrors Nami may have been through and the need for her knight to rescue her.

"I want to see Nami back to normal to!" Momonsuke pitched in, popping out from under Law's hat and sitting on his shoulders. Law sighed, "Relax, I am done here anyway so I will head to the ship and put them back to normal"

Sanji stopped his movements and composed himself then gave a small nod before turning and leading the way back towards the Sunny.

Zorro ran a hand through long red hair as he heard something made of glass smash against the door behind him. "Phew" he breathed out. Looking up he saw the Samurai standing at the railing and watching the sun rise. Having nothing better to do at that point in time he decided to join the man.

Kinemon appeared to be lost in thought but was aware of the presence of someone next to him. "The sky is always so beautiful at this time of day" he said.

Zorro nodded in agreement, "The colour is more red than usual".

"Red is a powerful colour don't you think?" the samurai asked.

"Like blood" Zorro replied.

"At one time I would have thought the same. A time when the sea and the land were covered in red. I used to hate the colour, but then I met her…my wife…and all I see is a passionate, warm sky that invites you in."

Zorro looked at the man whose gaze was still on the sky then focussed his own eyes forward. Leaning his arms on the rail as orange hair slid down against his cheek and lay on his arms. He looked down at it as the sun reflected a beautiful haze. He had never really thought about it before but he could see what Kinemon meant. When he thought of the colour red he thought not just of fighting, but of a feisty red head female that he knew. He suddenly realised while looking at the scene before him how much he missed watching her as she walked around the ship. Her being in his body wasn't the same.

"There is an ancient myth where I come from" Kinemon spoke up, gaining Zoro's attention once more. "That the gods tie a red string to two people who are destined to be together. This string can change in lengths but can never be undone…they also say that if you keep a green tree in your heart then perhaps the singing bird will come"

Zoro looked at the hair of the navigator once more and said, "We have a similar belief where I come from". Although it may only be superstition there was always some truth to it. His meeting Luffy and Nami and the others wasn't just chance…for him it was fate and most definitely the best thing that could have happened to him.

"Really? Interest..i..n..g.." Kinemon barely finished what he had to say when he had turned to look at the woman beside him for the first time.

Zoro stood up straight and looked at the man, "what?"

Kinemon lifted a hand up in the air and turned his head away, "w..h..a..t… are you wearing?" he stammered.

Zoro looked down and shrugged, "Pyjama's"

Kinemon looked like he was having an enema, "Put something else on!" he demanded, "it is not right for a woman to be walking around like that!"

Zoro couldn't see the problem, although when he felt the breeze of wind run through his clothing and looked down he suddenly realised why Kinemon had turned around at that moment with a nose bleed. Zoro grunted as he re-did the top couple of buttons that popped open and crossed his arms to flatten the effects of the cold.

"Nami!" the sound of Momonsuke's voice rang threw the air as the form of a little dragon came flying towards Zoro, landing in his chest and pushing him back a couple of steps until he hit the railing and went overboard.

"What's all the commotion about?" Usopp asked as he came to join the others, followed by Luffy and a half sleepy Chopper.

"I finally managed to find this guy and brought him back here" Sanji said pointing to the figure of Law standing beside him.

"Does this mean Nami and Zoro can go back to normal?" Chopper asked. Sanji nodded.

"That is great news!" Luffy pitched in then looked around him, "Hey where are they anyway?" Sanji pointed over board and they all looked down.

"Hey Zoro what are you doing down there?" their captain asked.

Zoro was trying to pull a terrified dragon away from his face, "don't just stand there! Help me up!" he demanded.

Luffy sent out a stretched arm and grabbed the pair, pulling them back onto the deck.

Zoro sat for a second and wrung out the water from his shirt. He grimaced…Nami was going to kill him…her clothes were ruined and he bet they weren't cheap either. He stood up and lifted his head when he heard a cough.

Everyone except for Chopper and Law had dropped to the floor with a nose bleed. Zoro didn't understand what had happened. He looked up at their newest member and found that Law was averting his gaze with a hint of a blush on his cheeks.

Zoro blinked as something hit his face. Reaching a hand up he grabbed the material and looked ahead to see Robin standing there with a smile on her face. "I don't think Nami would appreciate you bearing all her assets through a see through material"

Zoro looked down at himself and immediately put the jacket on that had been thrown at him. He thanked the gods at that point in time that Nami had not just witnessed that to. Thinking of Nami he wondered where she was.

"Hey Robin…you seen Nami?" he asked. Robin shook her head.

"The last time I saw her she was underneath you" she replied.

"WHAT?!" the voice of the cook shook the whole ship.

"Seriously bro…you didn't?" Franky asked, stepping to stand near the raven haired female.

Zoro looked at them confused for a second then a bead of sweat poured down his face as he realised what conclusion they had come to. "It's not what it seems" he argued.

"Damn right…Law change them now. I want to give this ass hole a piece of my mind" Sanji spat as he glared at the swordsman in Nami's form.

"humph any time" Zoro jeered with a smile, he actually looked forward to getting some action for a change.

"ummm that's all very well but without Nami I can't put them back to normal" Law pointed out the obvious.

Sanji looked around the ship before calling out "Nami-san, my sweet, where are you?" it never ceased to amaze the others how quickly he could change his tone and mood when it came to women.

"Maybe she is still in her room" Zoro offered. Robin went to check and came back shaking her head.

"In the bathroom?" Usopp asked…resulting in Sanji, Brook, Kinemon and Momonsuke fighting over who got to check. Robin closed her eyes and crossed her arms, when she opened them she shook her head again.

"Maybe she went out for a walk" Robin offered, "it is not unusual for her when she is upset"

Sanji spun around on Zoro and grabbed him by the collar of his jacket, "What exactly did you do to my Nami? It is bad enough she has to be humiliated by your stupidity and be stuck in your body but to take her innocence…I swear I will kill you myself!"

"Pervert" Zoro replied causing the man to become more irate and having to be pulled back by Franky and Usopp.

Zoro felt a tug on the base of his coat and looked down.

"umm Zoro do you need any more pain relief as I managed to make up another batch" Chopper asked kindly holding a little bottle in his hooves.

Zoro cringed as he realised some of the others heard and snatched the bottle quickly of the doctor before thanking him.

"Hey Zoro why do you need pain relief, you injured?" Luffy asked scanning the man over from one side then the other.

"It's not for me. It's for Nami" he answered, Luffy backed off a little, but this response still appeared unsatisfactory to him.

"Is Nami hurt?" he asked in a serious tone. Realising his mistake Zoro shook his head. "So why does she need medicine?"

"Maybe she has a broken heart" Kinemon offered, but was ignored.

Zoro started to sweat. How was he going to get out of this one? He couldn't let them know the truth. That he was experiencing a woman's time of the month. Luckily Robin saw his discomfort and being smart managed to save him. "Perhaps she has a headache" she offered…it was the most simple and realistic possibility but he couldn't think of it. He nodded in agreement and Sanji made a comment about how he wasn't surprised considering what she has had to put up with.

"Yeah well, I best go find Nami before she gets herself into trouble." Zoro stated as he walked past them in a hurry to get away.

"I will help" Chopper spoke up, knowing it would be quicker with his nose than allowing the swordsman to wander around aimlessly. After all he was still unable to find a medicine to cure brain problems regarding poor navigational skills.

"I'll go as well" Law spoke up.

"No you are staying here so we don't lose you again!" Sanji ordered. Law groaned, the last thing he wanted was to be stuck on the ship with some of these idiots.

"I will keep an eye on him" Robin offered with a smile. Law caught her gaze and smiled himself. At least they weren't all unpleasant.

"I'll go as enough mess has been made already" Sanji announced.

Luffy stopped the cook. His hat shadowed his face slightly as he looked down. As their captains eyes met those of the cooks he collapsed to the ground and clung to the blond man's legs. "I'm hungrrrryyyyy" He whined.

"Let go!" Sanji tried to shake his friend off his legs.

"um Sanji?" Usopp spoke up wavering slightly.

"What?!" he snapped back.

"They have already gone"

Sanji looked around and saw that Usopp was right. Chopper and Zoro had already left.

"Damn it!" he spat, storming to the kitchen with Luffy dragging behind on the floor attached to one of his legs.

Nami walked through the town looking at the stalls and wandering in and out of all kinds of shops…some of which Zoro would probably never enter if he had any choice. However, at that point she didn't care much for helping him maintain his reputation as the fearsome pirate hunter. It had taken her a long time to get over the embarrassment and anger she had felt earlier. She had to force herself to distraction so as not to dwell too much on what seemed like impossible thoughts.

"Are you looking for something for your girl friend?" a voice asked. Nami looked up at the frail looking stall keeper and to the pendant in her hand. It was pretty with a silver chain and small jade green dragon hanging from it. She had picked it up without thinking and now looking at it she found herself drawn to it. She managed to use some charm and after a little negotiating she managed to purchase it for a discounted price and decided to add the final sum to Zoros lasting debt. Off course he would be furious about it but it was only fair he treat her to something for her troubles.

She was amused at how many items she had purchased today ended up in a huge discount when she either pulled some charm or used a dark, threatening aura to gain what she wanted. She couldn't help but think that she may need to drag Zoro on more shopping trips once they have returned to normal…

As she turned around, pocketing the small item, she heard a familiar voice call out to her.

"Nami!"

She knew who it was but with a lot of people looking around she didn't need them to know she went by a feminine name whilst in a man's body. Instead she walked slowly in the direction of the voice in a casual manner. When she managed to approach the reindeer in his animal form she grabbed him and managed to cover his mouth before he called a second time. Ushering him into a side alley she waited for him to calm down from the sudden impact as he realised who it was.

"Chopper, what you are doing here?" she asked.

"I came here with Zoro looking for you" he replied.

Nami jerked upright for a second and looked out of the alley she then tucked herself away in the shadows some more.

"Where is Zoro?" she asked slightly panicked.

"I lost track of him a while back…honestly he can't even follow you without getting lost" the reindeer sighed.

Nami was relieved and relaxed a little. The last person she wanted to see at that point in time was him. The thought of him sent a raging fire to her face. It took all her emotional effort to stamp it back down again.

Chopper studied his friend carefully as she placed a hand to her forehead, "Are you okay Nami?"

She nodded and looked at him, giving him a reassuring smile, "Why were you looking for me?" she asked.

"Oh yeah…um Law is back on board the Sunny…" he explained eagerly.

Nami was really relieved to hear this news. She stood up and went to go back to the ship straight away.

"Um Nami…unless we find Zoro Law won't be able to change you back straight away."

Nami's shoulders suddenly hunched forward as she sulked at the realisation. Deciding her body was more important than stubborn pride she gave in, "can you sense him?" she asked. If she was honest she did not expect Chopper to sense the moron. Most likely he was on the other side of the island or in some mountain somewhere so when the doctor announced he had a faint scent she was extremely surprised.

"Where the hell did Chopper go?" Zoro thought out loud as he stood starring at the bar they had been in the previous day. He had come around in a loop for about the fifth time. Standing there scratching his head as he thought he was surprised when a group of men left the bar and upon seeing him headed his way.

"Well, well, well, look what we have here" one of the men said. He swayed slightly on his feet as he grinned at Zoro. "Long time no see honey" the man said.

"Hey isn't that the girl from the other night?" one of the asked slightly concerned.

"Yeah, but I don't see her body guard this time" another said, closing the gap further.

Zoro soon found himself surrounded by a group of six men. He couldn't help but wonder what they wanted with Nami. Hell if they got to know her and had any sense they would run a mile.

"Fancy a drink?" one of the men asked.

"humph I doubt you could match me" Zoro retorted.

"I don't know, I am sure we could have some fun" another said as he placed a hand on Zoro's shoulder.

Zoro reached a hand up and took hold of the hand that dared to touch him. Finding the man's pressure point between his forefinger and thumb he pressed down hard. The action automatically caused the man to buckle and yell out in pain.

"Bitch!" he shouted as one of his friends laughed and commented on the fact that the woman wasn't interested and to give the rest of them a shot.

The first man that approached gave a hand sign to the two that stood behind Zoro. Zoro was not stupid and sensed the danger behind him. Stepping to his right he avoided one of them who tried to grab him, kicked the shins of a second forcing him to buckle then used his head to lift himself up and kick the other man from behind him in the chest.

Zoro then landed on the ground and smiled in excitement as the men picked themselves up and gathered around him once more. The man that touched his shoulder pulled out a long knife and slung it back and forth in his hands. "this bitch is mine" he spat. The others stood back and watched.

Zoro managed to avoid a few attacks, narrowly missing them as they caught the coat he wore. Becoming increasingly frustrated with how it restricted his movement he removed it and threw it at the man as a distraction. The man caught it and threw it to one side. He paused as he took a look at what Zoro was wearing.

"Get out of the wrong side of bed this morning?" he asked with a sneer.

Zoro forgot he was still wearing Nami's pyjamas, but now was not the time to be fazed by it. At least they were dry now. He had to admit though, jumping around with no support for her large chest was not exactly comfortable. Her feet also began to hurt as he bounced around, but he had to give her body credit. She was nimble on her feet and the nick name 'cat burglar' was pretty accurate considering he could move so softly.

He managed to step towards the man as he tried to attack him with a low sweep of his knife. Zoro jumped into the mans body, catching his arm with his and elbowing the guy in the stomach before grabbing the blade and sweeping it out of his hands. The blade dropped to the ground and he kicked it away but the man managed to grab his arm and pulled him close, head butting him square in the face. This action took Zoro by surprise and he suddenly felt dizzy. He stumbled back a little and shook his head to clear his vision.

"Now grab her" one of the men shouted. Before Zoro could act he was grabbed by two men from behind. He tried to fight them off him and managed to kick one of them but they barely buckled. Suddenly a hand went around his mouth and he was being dragged backwards. He tried to wriggle but was restricted. Zoro hated to admit it but for the first time in his life he knew he was in danger. Something was placed over his head and all he could see was darkness. His hands were bound behind his back as he was thrown to the ground. He could hear voices speaking to each other.

"You keep watch over there" one man spoke.

"Don't keep her all to your self" one of them answered.

"Don't worry you will all have your turn" the first man replied.

Zoro cringed as he heard them laugh. Being limited in what he could do he forced himself to relax and breathe in deeply, sensing his environment. He was taken by surprise when he felt a rough hand tracing up his thigh. Instinctively Zoro kicked out at the owner and caught him in what felt like the jaw. He was punched in the gut for his effort and winded hard.

"You wait, I'll teach you a good lesson" the man retorted, "and then we will see what your boyfriend thinks of you when you are damaged goods".

Zoro felt his legs being pinned and tried to wriggle free as they were forced open. He leant forward and managed to catch one of the men holding him on their nose as he felt and heard a crack and a yelp in pain.

"Just what the hell do you think you are doing to my partner?" a masculine voice spoke out. Zoro had never before been so relieved to hear her voice.

"Chopper" Nami said.

"Yes. Rumble Horn Point" Zoro was glad that Nami was not on her own but also embarrassed that the little doctor would see him in such a vulnerable position. He felt grip loosen and heard the men grunting as they were knocked around by their doctor.

"Zoro are you okay?" Nami asked, her tone full of concern as she untied his bonds and removed the mask from around his face.

Zoro blinked as he adjusted to the dim light and met the gaze of his own face. Nami placed a hand on his head and checked him over, he flinched back in pain.

"Those bastards…are they the ones from the other night in the bar?" she recognised a couple but some were different.

"I was looking for you guys when they jumped on me" Zoro tried to explain, very much aware that Nami's body hurt and she would most likely be upset that it was injured.

"Zoro…let me see that" Chopper pitched in, moving Nami to one side as he examined his patient. "Your nose doesn't look broken but I think you could end up with a black eye.

"I'm sorry Nami" Zoro said. The navigator was surprised at his sentiment.

"Why?" she asked.

"I am supposed to protect my friends, not cause them pain" he felt down and vulnerable all of a sudden.

"Zoro, if you had been in your own body none of this would have happened. You have saved us countless times. If anything it is because my body is too weak and can't keep up"

Zoro was surprised at how she was trying to console him. He allowed Chopper to help him to stand and looked up at her. She caught his gaze and smiled but he did not return the smile as he saw some of the men beginning to move once more and one standing behind her with a knife held high up ready for the kill.

Zoro reached out and grabbed Nami by her clothes, pulled her close, unsheathed a sword and blocked the oncoming attack. With a swift movement he spun and stabbed the man in the gut. Chopper managed to knock two more back down and Nami took a third while Zoro finished off the remaining two.

"Wow Zoro, you make even Nami look cool" Chopper spoke up in admiration.

"Hey what is that supposed to mean?" Nami argued, slightly offended.

"I think it is time to head back to the ship…Law has a lot of explaining to do" Zoro spoke up and started to wall off.

Nami sighed. With any other person that could have been really cool, but Zoro was Zoro after all, "hey numb skull" she called out, watching him with pleasure as she saw him twitch from the name calling "the Sunny is this way" she said pointing in the opposite direction. "Honestly what would you do without me?" she asked teasingly as she walked ahead with Chopper following closely behind.

"I really don't know" Zoro whispered to no one but himself before following them.

A/N: Well it is drawing near…they will soon be back in their own bodies…so the question is what will happen after that? ;)

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