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Summary:
Inspired by Alia Inverse's 'How to Save an Overprotective Brother'. A ZoLu pairing (female Luffy). Random OOCness and some other fluff.

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A Pirate's Diary (The Hitchhiker's Guide to One Piece)
By: Zelga Lim Li

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Chapter 5 - Sanji

At first he thought the scrawny looking intruder who attacked the Baratie is a boy.

He is gravely mistaken.

He felt his blush when the said person came out from the old man's quarters wearing a waitress' uniform. The boy, well girl, ah no… the pretty lady still has her straw hat on top of her unruly black hair. Her chocolate brown eyes held something in them that drawn his attention from whatever he was doing at that exact moment.

The old man even kicked him as he tries to get his attention. Ignoring everyone else, he asks her name.

"I'm Luffy. Nice to meet you," she said while her eyes twinkle in amusement as she watches his 'friendly' interaction with the other chefs.

Well, after his shift, he will definitely ask her out.

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After he fed Gin, the pretty lady appeared out of nowhere and asks him to join her pirate crew. As much as he hated to say no to someone like her, he just couldn't leave the restaurant so he politely declined her offer.

She rejected his refusal and continues to ask him like she never heard anything at all.

And she is very very persistent. Sanji knew that it is only a matter of time before he fell for her charms, completely.

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When Gin's pirate crew returned, he already expected another kind of trouble. Pati and the others already blamed him for what he'd done.

Then again, they don't know anything.

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As Don Krieg attempted to take Baratie from them, he had this urge to roll his eyes.

After the food he gave him? The nerve of this pirate scum… Bastard.

He even has the audacity to demand whatever log book the old geezer has kept during the days he used to sail as a pirate.

He's quite famous in his younger years.

Anyway, the bastard continues his monologue after he kicked Pati's ass which he thinks is so amusing given the circumstances; he lit his cigar and smokes like usual, passing some time. Suddenly, someone threw something at Krieg, interrupting his speech.

"Wait a minute!"

Sanji choked as smoked suddenly filled his lungs. It was Miss Luffy. What the hell is she thinking?

"I am the one who will become the greatest pirate, not you! You inconsiderate baboon!"

The other chefs dropped their jaws in shock trying to reprimand the girl from her outburst.

Pati flustered and drags the girl behind, stopping her from another of her usual tantrum. How dare him touch her!

"Don't! Or you'll get killed!"

"Why not?" The straw hat wearing pirate said in a cute pout while she scratches her eyebrow cluelessly and puts a hand in her hips, tapping her foot repeatedly. "What I say is the truth. I will become the next Pirate King!"

Krieg laughed humorlessly. "Do you know what you are saying, kid? If I were you, I will take those words back…"

"No!" The girl said defiantly, her eyes hard as she stares back at Krieg. "I will not take it back…"

"This is not a joke!" Krieg growled, his eyes flashing murderously.

Sanji knew that if worst comes to worst, he could take her to safety before anything else gets bloody around here.

However…

"D-did you hear that? Even Captain K-krieg failed in getting through the Grand Line." A voice commented, it was obvious that it was nervous judging from the stuttering in his voice. "Maybe we shouldn't go there…"

"Shut up! I'm not hearing anything that you said or whatever…" An irritated voice answered in response.

Silence falls inside the restaurant when two of the remaining diners spoke as if they wanted to be a part of the fray. Well, one of them is while the other, not so much.

"Hey, Captain… Are you going to fight? Need some help?" A green haired swordsman asks the girl with an anticipated smile on his face.

The other shook his head and sputters his objection consistently.

"Nah! I can handle this…" The so called 'Captain' answered cheerfully and turned to face the old man asking for his permission to fight Krieg. Looks like she wanted to help save our ship from the other pirates.

Giving up, he sat again and lit another cigarette and looks at her 'friends'. The swordsman returns his gaze and eyed him suspiciously.

From that moment on, Sanji knew that he will never like this guy.

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When the World's Greatest Swordsman arrived and was challenged by the shitty marimo, AKA Zoro, he watched Miss Luffy closely.

As the pretty captain held the other two bounty hunters, Johnny and Yosaku, from interfering their senpai's fight, Sanji know that she herself is trying her best not to barge in. Clearly she is worried for the green haired swordsman judging from the tense form of her shoulders.

"Why would you risk your dream for something so foolish, you stupid swordsman!"

Zeff sighed and held me back himself.

"It is his dream," the old man answered. "Who are we to stop him for aiming for his goal in life? You of all people should know…"

"That's bullshit!" Sanji cursed out loud. "How can he fulfill his dream if he is dead?"

"He choose to die rather than live a life full of regret…" The she-pirate said in a voice that held no emotion. It sounded robotic to his ears. Nothing like the cheerful voice she uses in their earlier conversation. "That's how he wanted it to be…"

Worried for the pretty lady, Sanji grit his teeth in annoyance and turned to watch the duel's final moments. He saw the pirate hunter turn and faced the other with his arms held high as if daring Hawk Eyes to fight once more. Another challenge.

Idiot.

"Zoro!"

As the Greatest Swordsman ended his battle with the green haired that falls to his death, Sanji questioned everything he learned that day.

Was it really necessary? To aim for ones dream, would you rather risk your life and go on?

Suddenly, the straw hat wearing she-pirate loses her cool and attacked Hawk Eyes herself.

"Y-you too? No, no, stop it! Miss Luffy!"

Then again, he was powerless to do so.

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Flames, poisons and some other stuff later, the battle finally ended in their favor.

It was pure chaos. But Baratie survived. The old man's treasure is safe. Thanks to him… and her of course. She is very brave. Unlike any other woman he knew. She is truly special.

A one of a kind gem.

Her never ending will that doesn't even think of any consequences… similar to that pirate hunter.

What a bunch of crazy pirates.

Now, it's his chance to follow his own dreams. That was what he decided after the drama the rest of the Baratie staff has participated in, including the old man.

It was his dream too. But after Zeff gave up everything for his sake, he put it upon himself to fulfill his dream as well.

To find 'All Blue'.

Maybe, by joining her crew, he would be able to accomplish their life long dream.

Yes.

He will definitely find it.

Monkey D. Luffy said so herself. Looks like he found a very persuasive leader to associate himself with.

Indeed, it was worth it.

Now they are on their way to save the ever beautiful Nami-chan from the clutches of an evil pirate.

Any person, be that a fishman or God himself, who hurts Nami-chan's feelings, will feel his wrath. He won't let them live peacefully! That's a promise.

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Author's note:
Next chapter is Mihawk's and his duel with Zoro.

And Ziggy decided to only update the next chapters unless she is satisfied with her reviews or whatever…

Anyways, thanks for liking the story:) Indeed, reviews do help, if you know what I mean *wink*

Till next chapter. Or not.

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