I do not own One Piece.
The next morning, we all start making our way to the other end of the island, where Sanji seemed to be heading when we saw him. Walking through the dense forest, I begin fidgeting nervously. I didn't really want to find out if Sanji choose to stay with them, or why. I don't want to find out that everything we have been through…all our time that was spent together, was a lie. I always thought that him loving me back was too good to be true, but I don't want to find out I was right.
"I think this is it, guys," I am startled out of my thoughts by Luffy. Looking up, I am shocked to find us already at the beach, looking at a large ship. I recoil slightly, not wanting to step foot in this ship.
"Are…are you sure this is it? We could have the wrong ship," I say, backing up slightly. Everyone glances at me, looking at me sadly, eyes full of pity. I grit my teeth slightly, I may be a coward and feeling really down at the moment, but everyone is acting as if I am the only one being hurt by Sanji's leaving.
My anger, and slight embarrassment is short lived though as a loud yell penetrates the air. We all turn shocked eyes toward the ship, groaning loudly, as we watch Luffy fly through the air and land on the deck of the ship. We all stare in anticipated dread as he runs through a door and out of sight. With a collective sigh, we all begin making our way onto the ship.
We opened the door that we saw Luffy go through and enter, staring at all of the unconscious bodies on the floor. We begin making our way down, under the deck of the ship, Zoro in the lead to take care of any enemies that Luffy had missed. I trail slightly behind, Nami and Chopper walking on either side of me. I clutch Kabuto tightly to my chest, glancing around nervously.
We make it to where Luffy is without much trouble, Zoro, and occasionally Franky or Brooke, taking care of any enemies that we came across. Stopping behind Luffy, we watch as he glares furiously at the woman standing in the middle of the room, smirking. I curl into myself slightly, the sight of her bringing back bad memories….though I guess it didn't really happen that long ago.
"Didn't I already tell you it was useless?" she asks, smirk still firmly on her face. "Sanji is quite happy with us, this is where he wants to stay." she explains slowly, as if talking to a small child.
"I want to hear Sanji say it. Let us see Sanji," Luffy yells, clenching his fists and glaring furiously at the woman. Zoro takes a few steps forward, until he is right next to Luffy, hand firmly on the hilt of his white sword.
"Very well," she says with an exaggerated smile. She turns her head, to face the men standing a few feet away. "Go and ask Sanji to come her," she orders. They nod their head and head out the door to the side.
We wait in a tense silence for a few minutes, until the door once again opens, revealing a smoking Sanji. He walks in, coming to a stop next to the woman and turns to face us, his one visible eye widen slightly.
"What the hell are you doing here?" he asks, glaring angrily at us. "I told you all that I wanted nothing to do with you and I meant it."
"We came back for you, Sanji," Luffy replies seriously, staring hard at Sanji. Sanji begins laughing, before pointing a finger towards us.
"What would make you think I would want to go back with you? I have everything I could ever want here. Beautiful women, a fantastic kitchen to cook in and people who actually appreciate me and take the time to enjoy my cooking. What could you possible offer that is better than that?" he sneers putting his cigarette back in his mouth.
"You can't mean that Sanji," Nami says, tears obvious in her voice. "You always seemed happy with us. I mean, sure you fought with Zoro all the time, but you seemed to enjoy that. And what about Robin and I, you seemed to enjoy our company….and what about Usopp, you can't say you don't feel anything for him." she reasons, a slight pleading tone to her voice. Sanji closes his eyes, taking a slow inhale from his cigarette before opening his eyes and staring hatefully at us.
"I didn't mean any of it. It was all just an act, I don't care about you, Robin and especially not Usopp. He was just a way to pass time…a toy if you will. I don't even like men, I was simply seeing how far I could make him go. It was quite amusing…and my fights with Zoro were just a way to relieve stress. I had to do something or I would have went crazy with how sickeningly happy I had to act around you all." he replies, turning around and walking through the door he entered through.
We all stare in shock at the door, not really believe what we heard. It was only after the woman started laughing that we broke out of our stupor. "I told you he wouldn't want to go with you. Now get off my ship," she demands, turning around and following after Sanji. We all stand around for a few seconds, not really sure what to do.
"Come on, Luffy, there is nothing we can do today," Nami says, pulling slightly on Luffy's arms. He stares at her confused for a second. She nods in my direction, causing him to nod his head, pull his hat lower over his eyes and walking back towards the deck. I look confused for a second, before raising my hand and touching my face, only for it to come away wet. I don't know when I started crying, I hadn't even realized it. Lowering my head, embarrassed, I start after Luffy, everyone but Nami, Chopper and Zoro already gone.