A/N: Okay so I have NO IDEA if reindeers have feels or not BUT come on, she couldn't have just abandoned her kid and moved on so quickly.

Chopper

They were moving again. Their last shelter had run out of water and there were a lot of young ones in their herd this time around. She walked slowly, trailing after her mate, their leader. Occasionally she would look back to check if the herd was still following and if everything was alright. Looking at the mothers fawning around their young ones would sometimes bring water to her eyes. Because she missed his blue nose. But there was nothing that she could have done, he was not like the others. Her young one had been a defect. They had no choice but to leave him behind. They had no choice but to send him away. She often wondered if he was still alive, after what the herd had done to him. Every night she looked at the dark sky decorated with jewels, and wished for his safety.

She and her mate had never tried for another. They were afraid. And deep inside both of them knew that no other could replace their beloved blue nose.

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A/N: Reviews and ideas for other strawhats are always appreciated. It's exam time and I'd rather do anything but study.