Guest starring original characters: Karla and Karel from Lady Mihawk Simple explanations: Karel has the power to control trees and Karla has no powers.

Disclaimer: I don't own any version of Beauty and the Beast or One Piece. I do own this story.


Nami, Zoro, and the animals sat in the common room around Nojiko. Sanji brought a tray of hot tea for Nojiko while she began her tale.

"A month ago Arlong came to visit our farm. He told us he wanted to help with the plantation and our father let him. A few days after he came and lived with us, he brought his friends and they took over the house. He demanded that we show him our gold.

"Our father was already ill, but with Arlong's abuse, he became worst. He wouldn't show Alrong where the gold was located, but Alrong found it anyway without our help. We thought that it was over, but Arlong then demanded we tell him where we acquired the wealth. Our father told him it was the tangerines. Arlong laughed in his face.

"He said he'll live in our house until you come home," Nojiko turned to Nami, "I told him you were never going to come home, but he didn't believe me. Last night, I escaped and now I'm here to take you back home. I believe if you explain to him that we don't know where the gold comes from, he'll leave. Arlong always liked you. You can use that as an advantage. Our father needs a doctor. Once Arlong leaves, we can get one."

Zoro's head turned to Nami when Nojiko finished. The animals turned their gaze to Zoro.

"The money? I don't know where our father got the money. Didn't he sell the tangerines at the market? Tell him that!" Nami shouted.

"Nami, you have to come home. I'm afraid for my life and our father's!"

Before Nami could tell Nojiko she was not allowed to leave the castle ever, Zoro commanded, "Chopper, pack Nami's things and help out of her gown. Give her some travel clothes. Saddle our horse Neferti for her. Go!" Chopper stood in shock as did the other animals, but fear for Zoro's rage fueled him to run out the common room with the other animals.

Zoro marched out of the common room and up to the west wing. He didn't notice Nami following him and when he did, he was at his door.

"Wait, Zoro! Wait." He turned around to see Nami running toward him. "Why did you let me go? My father's promise…"

"Who says you're going to stay away? I only said you can go." Nami mouthed 'oh' and turned away. Zoro added, "You only have one father. Go and save him."

"Thank you. Thank you Zoro." She left him. When she was out of hearing range, he opened his door and entered. He walked to his large chair and fell into it. His head looked up and his eyes met a rose. The rose was in a china vase. It was wilting. There were only a few live petals left.

"How much longer…?" Zoro massaged a hand to his temples and sighed.


Not before long, Nami was dressed in a simple noble's dress. She also gave Nojiko one too, to replace the ruined clothes she wore. But, before they could leave, they heard howls from out side the castle walls.

"Wait until morning," Chopper said, "It's too dangerous to go out. Tomorrow, Johnny and Yasaku will escort you."

"Are you sure?" Nami looked at Nojiko, who was tired from riding all day and night to find the castle. "Nojiko, come on. I believe Chopper's right. You can sleep in my chamber tonight and tomorrow morning, we will leave."

Nojiko yawned, "Yes, tomorrow morning."

Dawn. They left the castle with Johnny and Yasaku leading them. Nami and Nojiko arrived home within a few hours. Johnny and Yasaku left as soon as they saw the two sisters were safe on the plantation. The first place the sister went was the house where they found no one.

"Where did they go?" Nojiko asked full of fright. "They were here when I left them!"

"They must've moved when they found you were gone. Where do you think they would go?"

"I don't know!" She cried.

"Welcome back," One of Arlong's men appeared standing in the threshold. He was a tall man with a long black ponytail. He wore a black tank top and blue breeches.

"Kuroobi." Nami whipped around to meet him, "Where's my father?"

"Come with me." He turned and began to walk.

"Why should we go?" Nojiko hissed, "You're going to capture us and force us to tell you where our father got his wealth."

Kuroobu stopped, "Girl, you can do this the hard way or the easy way. I rather do it the easy way for your convenience, but the hard way is a joy to do."

Something whispered in Nami's ear, "Go with him. I'll watch over you." Nami turned her head to see a green sparrow on her shoulder. With a small smile, she went to Nojiko and informed her about Karel. The two nodded to each other and followed Kuroobi without another word.

Kuroobi lead them into the tangerine trees and down a row until they saw a small house in the distance. Nami saw Chuu and Hatchi sitting in chairs on the patio. Chuu had short blonde hair and his lips were large and full. He wore a blue V-neck top and brown shorts. Hatchi had long white hair that spiked up and out. He had a large round forehead. He wore a red and white striped t-shirt with blue pants. When they saw the three of them coming up the path, Hatchi went inside the house.

When Nami and Nojiko arrived, Chuu motioned them to the door. Following orders, the sisters went inside to find their father tied up on a wooden chair next to a table. Around the table there was Arlong and another man. The man wore a suit and tie. He had short black hair and a face like a rat.

"The daughters are here. Please sit down." Arlong waved his hand at the two empty chairs next to Genzo.

"Why are you here, in the center of the tangerines trees? Especially in this house!" Nami snapped, "This house was our mother's!"

"The main word is 'was.'" Arlong laughed, "Now, since we're all here. Do you want to tell us where your father got his strange wealth? One day you were poor as dirt and the next day, you're rich again. Miracles like that doesn't happen everyday. Where did you steal the gold?"

"For the last time," Genzo stopped in mid sentence and coughed. "It's from selling the tangerines!"

"Father, save your strength." Nojiko said, "Nami is back. Did you hear me? Nami is back."

"My daughter Nami? Yes, Nami. Nami's alive. The beast didn't eat her." Genzo rambled on.

"Beast?" The man beside Arlong asked.

"It's nothing. It's just a ramblings of an old man. Nojiko, Nami, this is my lawyer, Nezumi." Arlong smirked, "We made a contract with your father. Your plantation belongs to me."

"What are you talking about?" Nami snapped.

"I waited for weeks for you to return, and I decided to believe your family that you were never returning. Expect they lied. You are here. But this is not about you anymore. I was thinking about your plantation. I believe your father now. So, he had some luck selling his tangerines. I made a contract without him, but he signed it in front of my lawyer. Your family with make me rich. I own this plantation. Your father sold it to me for a measly silver piece. You will work for me until you making one hundred million gold pieces for me selling your wonderful tangerines."

Nojiko scoffed, "We will never work for you. You can hire workings to do it. We're leaving." She stood up but Hatchi rushed at her and knocked her down.

"NOJIKO!" Nami shouted and ran knelt down. "Arlong! You monster!"

"Nami, I'll stop everything if," he smirked.

"If? If what?"

"If you marry me."

Without hesitation, Nami hissed, "Never. I rather die than marry you."

"That can be arranged." He stood up and looked down at Nami. "I never like tangerines, but your land is fertile and I can grow anything I want. With this everything belongs to me." He waved the contract, "I don't need this house too. I'll burn it along with the tangerine trees."

"WHAT?" Nami shot up, "You can't be serious."

"I am. What the?" Arlong frowned when a green sparrow flew pass his head and out the door. "What was that?"

Nami glared, "A friend. You won't leave this plantation alive."

"Tie them up and then torch the place." Arlong smirked, "No torch the trees and let them watch their beloved tangerines burn. The fire will eventually reach them unless the smoke suffocates them first."


AN: This was seemed so much better in my head. Lol. 2-3 more chapters!

Mellow Zoro: To justify this, Zoro is trying to win Nami over. I would believe if you want someone to like you, you have to be nice to them. Lol. I should've have them fight though. That's always fun.

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