Hey everyone! This chapter is about a friendship between Nami and Zoro blooming. I hope you enjoy it.
Non-Humans: Werewolf Zoro
~Rebecca
A Friend
Zoro howled in pain as the full moon came up. He arched his back and growled through his teeth. Nami stared wide eyed at the swordsman as his body morphed into the hideous werewolf that they avoided at all cost. But, apparently, that failed. The man clawed at the deck and bent his head to face the grass.
"N-Nami, get out of here," Zoro groaned.
Nami couldn't move, couldn't breath as she watched the wolf grow in size and sprout hair over his body. Zoro shot her one last, concerned look, before his eyes glazed over with that wolfish look. Nami stood nailed to the deck as she watched the wolf stand to its full height of two or more meters. Zoro growled at her, low and scary. The only thing she did was shriek and step back. The wolf rounded on her and swiped his paw at her, smacking her to the floor and holding her there.
Nami was terrified. She had heard what Sanji had seen months before, but now, she knew. She was horrified. Sanji had gotten away with a few scratches and a snapped ankle, but other wise he was fine. Nami wondered if she would life to tell about the next few moments. Zoro was absolutely terrifying to behold. She whimpered in fear as the wolf leant in above her and growled, showing his teeth. He sniffed her, slowly moving his snout across her body and tangling a claw in her hair. Nami had no absolute clue what Zoro was doing, but she wanted to get out of there.
Zoro sniffed at her, taking in her human smell. She smelt oddly delicious. But something in the back of his wolf mind told him that she was not food. No, she was a friend. The wolf slowly lifted it's mangled paw and released her, taking a seat in front of her. Nami was still frozen to the spot, staring at the starry sky. She slowly moved to sit up, eyes moving over to the wolf watching her intently. She moved as slow as she could, not wanting to entice an attack.
Zoro watched her sit up, but he didn't move from his spot.
"Z-Zoro?" Nami slowly said, just above a whisper.
The wolf cocked its large head and bent to the deck, laying down fully. Nami was totally confused as to what was going on. She had no idea why Zoro was acting this way. The wolf gave a soft bark and she flinched. He went quiet then. Nami opened her closed eyes and watched as his locked with hers. The wolfish look was still there, but no blood lust, only keen interest in her. She wondered what he was thinking. Would he remember any of this once he woke up?
Nami slowly stood, walking backwards and onto the stairs. She made her way to the galley and quietly opened the door and slipped inside. That moment the wolf began to howl, lowly, and a growl followed. Paws were clawing at the door as she backed away. Nami turned tail and ran into the interior of the ship, running straight to the boys room and pouncing on Sanji's bed, huddling under the covers. The blond woke up with a start and saw his lovely Nami lying next to him. His eyes went wide and he wanted to swoon over her when he saw she was shivering. He laid a hand on her arm and she flinched.
"Nami-san?" he asked.
She looked up at him with teary eyes. He frowned.
"What's wrong?"
"Z-Zoro," she stuttered.
Sanji was about to fly at the bastard when he remember that Zoro had night watch. "What where you doing out?" he asked.
"I was, em, getting a glass of water and then suddenly Zoro howled in pain and began to transform. And I was j-just rooted to the spot. A-And he pounced on me, and held m-me to the deck. B-but he didn't attack me so I'm not-" she ended in sobs.
Sanji tried comforting her, but every time he wanted to he didn't dare. Eventually she snuggled against the blond and fell asleep, totally exhausted. Sanji sat there for a moment, wondering what to do. Then he decided to sleep, if he could, and talk to the swordsman in the morning. Maybe give him a good ass kicking.
Zoro pawed at the door, clawing at the wood. A small crack sounded and the wolf growled, slamming into the door and breaking it down. He trotted into the kitchen, smelling all the surfaces and things that lay around. He could smell her scent, that way. He trotted further into the room, seeing another door. Having no more patience, he broke it down and his nose was filled with more human smells. He looked around spotting a mop of orange hair next to blond. He growled, stalking up to them.
A kick flew his way and Zoro dodged, slamming into another bunk and throwing the person in it onto the floor. He didn't pay attention and growled at the furious blond.
"What the fuck? What is he doing here?" the blond yelled.
Zoro roared, pouncing on the blond and flinging him across the room. The man smacked into the wall and coughed, the wind blown out of him. The girl, the one Zoro was looking for, shrieked and scrambled out of the bed.
The others in the room had awoken and Zoro was facing off against them, snarling and growling. He only wanted the girl, could they not understand?
He growled pathetically and whined, inching towards the girl. She whimpered and hid behind the boy with the straw hat.
"Zoro, stay back," the boy said.
The wolf wondered, why did they call him that? Was it his name? He whined, taking a step backwards and letting his front paws touch the floor in silent surrender. The boy smiled at him and took a step closer.
Zoro snarled.
The boy took a hasty step back. He frowned, but didn't make a move to come any closer.
"Maybe..." the girls voice said softly.
Zoro perked up and stood, a happy face on. The people took a step back and Zoro advanced. The all separated and Zoro whined softly. He just wanted to find the girl. Then, finally, he laid eyes on her. She was scared, he could smell it rolling of her in waves. He slowly inched towards the blond she was hiding behind. The blond growled, but he paid him no mind. The girl looked scared right out of her mind, but no one dared to move.
Zoro reached them and bit into her dress softly, pulling her forwards. The blond snarled and raised his leg to kick when a claw grabbed around his ankle and lifted him. The girl gasped, freezing on the site as Zoro lifted the blond. He hung upside down and Zoro noticed the people in the room get more aware and tense. The blond was glaring at him, spewing curses.
Zoro sniffed him, slowly bringing the man down and laying him on his back, face right under the wolf's torso. His claw was still pressed to the man's ankle, there was no escape. Zoro let go of the girls dress and sniffed the blond, letting the aroma of spices go through his system. He rummaged through the blonds coat with his snout, earning a few more curses.
Everyone in the room was silent as Zoro inspected Sanji, they were totally amazed that he hadn't attacked him. Luffy wondered if perhaps, Nami had calmed him down somehow.
Zoro let his teeth graze over the man's body, then growled and shoved the man aside.
Sanji let out a grunt as he was shoved and hit one of the bunks, his head spinning.
Zoro advanced on the girl again, she had not moved. He took her dress in his teeth again and pulled softly, making her stumble towards him. He heard a few people move and gazed at the midnight haired boy, who had moved towards the blond. He growled, but did nothing. He looked back at the girl and pulled her in until she was standing right in front of him.
He let go and raised his head to meet her eyes. She was looking right at him, fear and anger mixed. He wondered why. Zoro growled softly, pushing his snout into her chest and feeling her warmth. She breathed in sharply and slowly lifted her hand to carefully rub at his head. Zoro purred, and slowly shifted to lay down on the floor. She followed and after a while Zoro felt like he could finally rest. He let his eyes drift closed and his head fell into her lap.
Nami was stunned. Zoro had litterly fallen asleep in her lap. She looked up to see Robin, with a blanket that she draped over the wolf. Nami smiled slowly, glancing at each of her crew mates.
"Thank you," she said.
Luffy smiled at her as he heaved Sanji to his feet. The blond cook wheezed and returned air to his desperate lungs. He rubbed his sore ribs and groaned.
"He can really shove a person, jeez," he murmured.
Luffy giggled, along with Chopper and Ussop.
"Captain-san, shouldn't we bring him outside?" Robin asked.
Luffy turned to her with a serious expression, "No, he didn't seem too interested in attacking us, so I believe Nami has calmed him. He can stay here for the night. When the next time comes, we'll see what he does."
Robin nodded and helped Nami to stand, leading her outside after they bid goodnight. The rest of them all went to their beds, leaving the wolf to snore on the floor. Luffy and Sanji were last, as they watched if Zoro would wake up. Luffy deemed it save and made his way to his bunk when Sanji yelped. The captain turned in a flash and watched as Zoro rose up after snatching Sanji around his waist. Luffy held his breath, getting ready to defend Sanji if necessary.
Sanji was frozen as he was snatched around the waist and Zoro rose up to his monstrous two meter length. The wolf stared at Sanji, deep black eyes locking with frightened blue's. Zoro slowly licked Sanji's face, making the blond cuss. The wolf huffed and sat, pulling the blond with him. Luffy shot him a look before climbing into his bunk and giggling.
Sanji growled as he tried to flee from the wolf. "Let go idiot!" he exclaimed softly.
The wolf shook it's head and extended it's clawed hand to Sanji's bunk, gripping the sheets and pulling them off. He held Sanji close, not letting him escape as he made a den for himself. The wolf laid down and snuggled into the blankets and pillows, pulling Sanji into his chest and falling asleep almost immediately.
Sanji huffed, but, resigned himself to his fate and fell asleep against the wolfs warm fur. His mind blanked our and he fell into dreamland.
Zoro slowly opened his eyes. His memories of last night filled his head. His eyes widened and he shot up, noticing he hadn't killed anyone even though he had been transformed. He looked down to see he was fully naked, pressed up against the shitty cook. His face grew red and he shoved the cook out of the makeshift den, covering himself hastily as Sanji cussed. The blond sat up and turned to look at the swordsman. He was faced with a terribly embarrassed Zoro, who was trying to cover up.
Sanji flushed and he sputtered a laugh. "What the hell, Marimo?"
Zoro growled and his ears folded flat on his head, tail curling between his legs. "Don't ask me, I'm not the one who is in control of the wolf," he shouted.
Sanji growled and pinched Zoro's ear. Zoro whined and slapped Sanji's hand away.
"Leave me alone, shit cook!" he said.
Zoro stood and, with the blanket still around him, moved to dress.
Sanji just watched, thoroughly annoyed. He huffed a sigh and gathered his things, making his bed and getting up for breakfast.
Zoro, in the meantime, had dressed and made his way to the girls room. He knocked slowly and Robin opened the door for him, smiling.
"You're looking for Navigator-san?" she asked.
Zoro nodded, swallowing the lump in his throat.
"Just a sec," Robin said as she walked away and spoke in hushed tones with Nami. Then, the red head appeared in the door, looking alright.
Zoro hesitated. "Are you alright?" he asked.
Nami smiled softly and nodded. "Yes, you seemed to enjoy being with me as a wolf, right?"
Zoro nodded again, keeping silent.
"Thank you," Nami said.
Zoro's eyes widened. "What? What for? I could have killed all of you!"
Nami looked away, "For not killing me. You took a liking to me, I think you realized I was a friend. You liked me, you didn't kill me. So, thank you."
Zoro felt slightly relieved and nodded once more.
"Alright, I just wanted to say sorry for startling you. And next time, please get out of there when I tell you to," Zoro said.
Nami nodded with a smile, then leant forward and pecked Zoro on the cheek. "Keep up the good work, dog boy!"
The door slammed in his face.
