Title: Just Another Day
Theme: 41 - Teamwork
Rating: T
Words: 499
Disclaimer: Fiction as in made up.
Summary: Sometimes Nami and Zoro work together effortlessly
The air was quiet with the exception of the occasional melody sung by the colourful songbirds of the island. Nami had forgone any shopping this time around and had been content to sit against a tree in sight of the Thousand Sunny and work on some maps in the fresh air. Zoro had also forgone a trip into town and stayed with Nami stretched out on his back with his head resting comfortably in her lap. His eyes were closed and he allowed himself to simply enjoy the downtime and relax. It wasn't often that they got the chance to simply do nothing these days and he had given himself permission to simply take the time instead of forcing in more training.
The peace of the day was suddenly shattered by the faint sounds of stampeding feet immediately catching Zoro's notice and he sat up quickly. Nami paused in her work to look over at him questioningly and he was about to shrug when an unmistakeable, childish laughter rang out across the island; Luffy.
"Let's go." Zoro said quickly.
Nami didn't argue just scooped up her things and followed Zoro down to the ship. Zoro had already started to pull the anchor up when Luffy crested the hill a huge grin on his face and a mob close on his heels. Luckily Chopper and Usopp were with him and the others were already by Sunny so they didn't have to worry about rounding anybody up. Zoro watched as the energetic captain wrapped an arm around Chopper and Usopp – much to their protests – and shot his free arm forward just managing to close around the railing and shoot them forward. As the trio flew through the sky towards the ship their scream filled the air – two terrified, one joyful – and Zoro just shook his head and managed to sidestep out of the way as they crashed onto the deck in a heap of contorted limbs.
"We're good Nami." He called up to where the navigator had positioned herself to get them out of the port.
Nami quickly rang out orders and with the ease of practice they were executed and it wasn't long before the mob's cries faded into nothingness and they were safely back out in the waters. Well safe being relative since it was the Grand Line and you never knew when the ocean might throw something deadly at you. With sails fastened and secured Zoro let the adrenaline ease from his body and settled into his favourite spot against the mast his eyes slipping closed. When a few minutes later he heard the soft steps approaching him he didn't bother opening his eyes just shifted his katana so they were beside him instead of across his lap. Nami settled herself in his lap sitting sideways and her head came down to rest on his shoulder her silky hair brushing against his cheek. Zoro smiled softly and wrapped his arms around her content to drift back to sleep.