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Edited: 19 March 2015 PHT
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Summary:
They say girls, or rather women are generally weak. Well, she's here to prove them wrong. And if the overprotective men in her life will try to save her in the process of achieving her dreams of becoming the Pirate King, she'll kick their asses. "Damsel in distress? Hell no!" Female Luffy.
Inspired by Alia Inverse's 'How to Save an Overprotective Brother'. A ZoLu pairing. Random OOCness and some other fluff.
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The Hitchhiker's Guide to One Piece
By: Zelga Lim Li
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Chapter 10 - Smoker
Smoker couldn't comprehend why that pirate seems so familiar. He knew that the brat already accepted his fate.
He was about to die and yet… he smiled.
The same smile that appeared on Pirate King Gol D. Roger's face 22 years ago on that very same spot.
Could it be?
Even the wind seems to compliment the said pirate as well as the heavy rain that started to fall covering his beloved town.
It's as if the heavens wanted that boy to survive.
"I will not let him escape!" The White Hunter vowed and rushed after them. He does not know what happened to his useless subordinate so he decided to take the said matter on his own hands.
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Capturing the brat was easy. He does not know if the bounty was just a bait by those stupid runts in headquarters, as the boy looks so weak and he didn't even break a sweat in capturing him.
In a matter of seconds, he was pinning the pirate down, face pressed firmly on ground. He was about to use his weapon to make things easier since he already anticipated that the said pirate is a devil fruit user.
"Hmmph. Looks like your luck is about to end, Straw Hat!"
But…
"Or perhaps not!" A voice suddenly spoke and grabs his hand stopping him from his earlier intention.
"!?"
As the wind grew stronger, Smoker felt that everything came to a stop. The man wearing a cloak stood amidst of it all staring at him with those deep penetrating eyes.
"?!" Luffy wiggled from Smoker's grasps, trying to free herself.
"You're…!" The White Hunter muttered in gritted teeth. The newcomer smiled sinisterly and the marine captain felt helpless for whatever reason. The man before him is way out of his league and that made him furious deep inside.
"Eh? What!? Who's there?" Luffy tried again. Not that it's helping, the old man who captured her sure looks strong. She can't even break free from his hold.
And despite the numerous circumstances of her capture, looks like her luck isn't over yet. Whoever came to save her surely is an angel from the heavens above. She really is a very lucky pirate.
"The entire government is after your head. I can't believe you'd showed up right here, especially now…" Luffy heard the man said to her savior.
Really? Another wanted fugitive just like her? Awesome!
"The world awaits…"
The moment he said that, a very strong gust of wind lashed out and surrounded the entire plaza. Out of nowhere, Zoro appeared sprinting towards Luffy. Two of his swords at both hands ready to slice the man who dare touch his captain.
"Get off her, you bastard!" He can't believe that the shitty cook failed in protecting her. He knew how strong Sanji is but looks like this marine is different from the others.
Her? The White Hunter wondered to himself. What is he talking about?
"!" Because of 'his' sudden appearance, Smoker failed to defend himself when the blonde in the suit drops from above and kicked him away from his captive and the cloaked man took a step back letting the Straw Hat's companion came for their captain.
"Let's go!" Zoro grabs Luffy and put her over his shoulders while Sanji followed closely behind. He was able to take a glimpse on the cloaked man standing behind the marine who smiled and nodded at him in greeting.
"Wha-what's going on?" Luffy asked. Her hand holding her straw hat so that the wind won't blew it away. Zoro grunted in response.
"So this is what Nami-chan is talking about," Sanji muttered happily and ran beside them. Even though the green haired swordsman was holding Miss Luffy in a very lousy manner, he was glad that their captain is safe again and as lively as ever.
"Hahaha… Go on then, if that is what your heart truly desire…" The mysterious man said as he blocked Smoker from following the pirates' escape.
"Why did you help them escape? Dragon!"
"What reason do you have for preventing a free man for setting sail?" The man questions back. When another lightning hit, Smoker finally got to see his face.
Tribal tattoos marked the left side of his face, which is his very distinct feature. The only thing the marine captain remembers before another gust of wind surrounded them was Dragon's mysterious smile.
After that, the famed revolutionary turned away from him without a word and Smoker was left to his own thoughts.
Damn it.
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He did not even look troubled when he received the report that the rest of the pirates from the earlier commotion escaped.
His main goal in mind right now is to capture one particular pirate. Maybe then his questions would be answered.
"No matter where you go, I will follow you… Straw Hat Luffy."
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