[A/N] Here we go! I finally got it XD here's the start to the new arc! It's a little short but I felt like I should stop it there :D This takes place after they have entered in the grand line, so don't get confused my lovely readers lol...there are more nicole and zoro moments after this...this is when their relationship will get more...relationshippy...i can't wait!
Anyways, enjoy the story and PLEASE review~! I love it and it's motivation in text formation!
"What did you have to do?!"
"Yeah! You can't just stop there!"
"Come on nee-san!"
"Nee-san!"
"Tell us Nee-san~!"
"Alright alright! Damn!" Nicole sighed in defeat as the kids who had gathered around her cheered and the old lady in the corner gave a chuckle, "Shut up miss Teriyaki, it isn't funny."
"What?!" The old lady gave Nicole a bewildered look and slapped her in the back of the head, "That's miss Tanayaki to you! Just because you're all grown up don't think I can't still whoop your ass for that!"
"Come at me old lady!" Nicole yelled as she held her head with one hand and shook her fist with the other. The old woman stepped forward and after a few swings at the red head, Luffy and the rest of the crew walked into the two story home. In their hands they held bags filled with groceries from town, fulfilling a favor for the old women.
Ms. Tanayaki put down her fist and her expression changed to a grin as she began helping them in the house, "Ah, you're back! I cannot thank you youngsters enough for going out to town so I wouldn't have to!" She patted Nami and Usopp on the back before glaring at Nicole, "I would've sent that rug rat herself if she wasn't so busy telling stories to the children."
"Oh whatever! I can't count how many times I helped you out when I was growing up you old hag!" Nicole snapped and rolled her eyes.
"Well I don't seem to recall you paying rent! It wasn't cheap taking care of ya's!" She argued back, "Especially since your old man decided to hand you over to me without even a warning!"
Before Nicole could interject, Nami decided to interrupt the two's bickering and change the subject, "So Nicole, what stories were you telling them?"
"They weren't just stories~!" One of the kids answered as him and the other two raced up to the pirates. There were two boys and one girl. They looked around the age of seven or eight, but thought of themselves as adults.
"They were about your adventures!"
"They are amazing!"
Ms. Tanayaki grabbed the three children by the ears and pulled them away from the group, "That's enough you rascals!"
The girl slipped out of the women's grasp and went up to the pirates with stars in her eyes, "One day I want to be a pirate just like Nami and Nicole! Well...maybe with more clothes than you guys, but just as strong!"
Nicole and Nami looked at each other before letting out a sigh in unison.
Nicole gave her reason, "It's easier to fight like this."
Nami nodded, "It's fashion little girl, you wouldn't understand."
"I'm not a little girl! I'm a sophisticated young lady!" She glared at the two and crossed her arms.
"Right right," The girls laughed at the little one before Nicole looked at the men, "So how's the village?"
"The market is great, you should have came with us Nikki-san" Sanji spoke as he lit a cigarette. the old lady gasped and slapped it out of his hand before stomping on it over and over again, "What the hell was that for lady?!"
"No smoking in this house!" She slapped the back of the blondes head and shook her own, "How rude."
He looked at her in surprise but put away his lighter with a growl, "Alright alright."
"I thought you said you grew up in the West Blue, not the grand line," Zoro directed his statement towards Nicole as he sat in a chair.
She nodded and looked at Miss Tanayaki, "I did, but it looks like the old hag decided to move...how the hell did you get into the grand line Tanayaki?"
"None of your business," She frowned.
"Okay...then why did you come to the Grand Line?"
"Reasons that I don't have to tell you!" She snapped and began putting the groceries away, "Look, I think you and your crew need to leave...I don't have room for all of ya's and I have three children to take care of."
Nicole stared at the women who's back was turned to her intently. She clicked her tongue before closing her eyes and nodding, "If that's what you want...see you later Teriyaki..." She turned around and began walking towards the door, "Let's go guys."
"Awww but I wanted to eat some of-" Luffy began to whine, but was stopped by Nami's hand grasping his ear and pulling him out of the house.
Zoro shut the door behind them and walked in the back with Nicole as the rest of the crew continued on, "What do you think that was about?"
"I don't know..." She sighed and rubbed the back of her neck, "I've been thinking about it since we came to this island and found her here...Why would she be in the Grand Line?"
"It might be good to keep an eye on her," He rested a hand on his swords, "That is if you really want to know the circumstances that brought her here."
Nicole glanced at him before looking back at the ground, "She's the same as she was back then...but there was something off.."
"You're worrying too much," He snorted and pushed her jokingly, "Don't jump to conclusions."
"I'm not, baka!" She glared at him and pushed him back, "I'm just curious. Things just aren't adding up. She's from the West Blue and has no business being in the Grand Line."
-Meanwhile-
Miss Tanayaki leaned over the counter and let out a breath, "Out of everywhere...that brat had to dock here." She rubbed her forehead before feeling one of the children tugging at her apron.
"Those weird guys are here again Miss Tanayaki!" She looked at the little girl strangely before she looked up, spotting the source of the kids distress.
"Sona Tanayaki...we need to talk to you privately," the two men with black suits walked in the house and closed the door behind them.
The old women gestured for the kids to go to there rooms before talking back to the men, "It isn't the time of the month for you two to be visiting me."
"That is true, but the time has come...the transaction will be made tomorrow at 3 o'clock sharp."
"What?! That isn't enough time!" She looked at them in shock and quickly walked up to them, "Please! Just a little longer! I won't be able to come up with the money in time!"
"That is the deal Sona! We have what you want...no, what you need, so give us what we want," He furrowed his brow in irritation, "Or you will perish and those kids you take care of will have no one."
Tanayaki shook her head and folded her hands together, "I'm begging you!"
"Have a good day ma'am," The two turned around and began walking towards the door, "That group of pirates was here just a minute ago correct? I'm sure they are worth a little bit of money. It shouldn't be that hard to come up with the money," They closed the door behind them and left her alone as she fell to her knees in helplessness.
She had no clue what she was going to do next...but she had to think of something fast...or else she would lose everything.
[A/N] Well, I hoped you liked it! :D
Nicole: I have a feeling some shit is about to go down
Me: Yeah well...shit happens
Zoro: Am i going to get to fight anyone soon? If not i'm taking a nap
Me: -_-' Whateever...review please!