One Piece Alphabet Soup
Disclaimer: I don't own One Piece… Is it much of a surprise?
Genre: Romance/slight Humor
Word count: 344
Notes: This drabble is in Nami's POV. Plus, I made this one a bit longer.
E is for Escape
Luffy had always been a big help to me. One way? He helped me escape from countless things.
I remember when I first met him. He fell from the sky, and I thought he was some kind of bomb. But no bomb screams. I had to admit, I took advantage of him. After he helped me escape Buggy's goons (or me run away while he beat them up), I realized he was a nice guy. I never expected him to be a pirate, but I was proved wrong.
Still, he tried to help me after I handed him over to Buggy. Luckily, he escaped unharmed. Well, any normal human being would've been dead if they try to fight a giant lion and banged into countless homes. Luffy did it for that dog, though, to get the one thing left of his treasure.
Later yet, when Luffy was battling Buggy, I still didn't give much of mind to him. He seemed to really want the map of the grand line, but I wasn't so sure I was going to give it to him. But I changed my mind soon enough. I would've been dead if he hadn't helped my escape from Buggy. But, I still returned the favor to him. My rope came in handing, which made me thankful I always carry things that might be needed.
Finally, he helped me escape from my worst nightmare. Arlong. That no good bastard broke his promise! I wasn't sure what to do. I had no way out, because I had to save the village. Even after I thought my hopes to be gone, he came and helped me. He fought that tyrant. He helped me escape from his grasp.
One thing I usually overlook is that he helped my escape from one other thing. That thing was my loneliness. I never knew what a friend meant before him. I feared that I would never know. But he and his crew helped me realize. Plus, I believe I now feel something greater than just friend, thanks to Luffy.