Hmmm nothing to ramble about for now.. meh not like anyone reads my random intros anyways LOL
It had been about an hour since Chopper had carried Zoro back out on deck to announce his results. Apparently, Zoro would be stuck in his current state for anwhere between 10 minutes and 10 days, until then Zoro would have to stay hydrated (Zoro was able to be out of water for about 20 minutes before getting dizzy) and that one person at all times should watch him to make sure he doesn't get himself into some sort of trouble.
Luffy volunteered to help Zoro first, Robin had then said she would watch over the two of them due to Luffy's lack of responsibilty and common sense.
Right now, Luffy was sitting in the lounge watching Zoro sleep in the auquarium. Zoro was lying on his back right beside the glass (he and Luffy had been chatting earlier) while Luffy simply watched. It was strange, Luffy knew what he was doing would normally be 'boring' but he somehow enjoyed it.
Zoro's arms were spread out in random directions resting on the sand, the only movement was his tail twicthing once and a while and his hair swaying in the water (making it seem even more like seaweed) along with the rise and fall of his chest.
Luffy sighed, the 'feeling' hadn't gone away. He didn't understand it! Ever since Zoro turned into a merman he always felt really warm around him like he was getting hotter and hotter... he had always had this feeling around the swordsman but never to this degree.
The strangest part was he only felt it around Zoro, no one else. Luffy made his evr illusive 'thinking-expression' only to have the rare moment interupted by Usopp and Chopper busting through the door. The water must have drowned out the loud noise somewhat because Zoro didn't wake up (then again, the man could probably sleep though the apocolypse).
Usopp had a proud look on his face and Chopper was giggling. Luffy raised an eyebrow "Ne, what's going on guys?"
Usopp walked over "We found something at the market so we can hangout with Zoro on deck!"
Luffy grinned "AWESOME! What is it?" Chopper grabbed his hand "We'll show you!"
The three walkedout on deck to see Brooke filling up a kiddie pool with cool water. Luffy began to laugh "HA HA! I'll go get Zoro!" he told the others as he ran off to the hatch to the aquarium, opening it and yelling "ZOROOOOO!"
Zoro stirred at the sound of his name being called, with a sigh, he swam up to the surface to meet his captain's huge grin. "What is it, Luffy?" he questioned.
Luffy laughed his usual 'Shishishi' before answering, "You can join everyone on deck now!" he exclaimed.
Zoro quirked an eyebrow "How, exactly?" he had a feeling there was a catch.
"C'mon, you'll see!" Said Luffy as he slipped one hand under each of Zoro's armpits and hefted him up onto the deck. Zoro's eyes went wide with surprise as Luffy pulled him out of the water, the air was cool but still warm enough to be comfortable although he knew he was screwed if he was exposed to the air for too long.
Water slid off his body onto the deck as he stared at Luffy who was now dragged him by the arm across the deck.
The rest of the crew were now all out on deck, stifling their laughter as they watched their captain casuallly grag their protesting swordsman across the deck by one arm as his tail flipped and swirled while he swore at Luffy to stop dragging him.
Half-way through his sentance, Zoro felt Frankey pick him up before dropping him in water. Zoro blinked as he felt the water cover his body... though, it was strangley shallow. He sat up, the water only went up to his waist, just above where the scales start. He stared down to see he was sitting in a small blue kiddie pool.
Luffy sat beside the pool, "Since fish need water but people don't we thought it would be okay if you were out here as long as your fish-half was still under water!" he explained happily.
Zoro's features softened upon realising that the struggle that had just occured was through good intentions. "Uh... Thanks Luffy..." he said casually, even though his was pretty content just sleeping in the aquarium.
He had to admit it was nice to be outside though, he was enjoying the sun when he was dragged from his thoughts via Luffy poking his arm. Zoro looked over to him "Hmm?" he noised the question.
"Zoro I'm booored..." Luffy moaned. Zoro sighed, "Well what am I supposed to do about it, I don't even have legs!" Zoro scoffed. Luffy pouted, "Can't you do something cool with your tail or something?"
Zoro smirked as he flicked his tail slightly, causing the water to splash into Luffy's face. With a groan Luffy fell backwards from his sitting position so he was lying on his back as he whined, "Zorooo~ That's cheeeating~" Zoro couldn't help but laugh at Luffy's childish pout.
Within about 50 seconds, the captain was back on his feet. He was a little dizzy and stumbling as he moved but was still up. "Neeeh... 'm still boooored... an' yer still a cheeaater..." Luffy slurred as he glared down at the merman sitting in the blue pool.
Just as Luffy was about to mumble more, his foot slipped and he fell face-first into the pool and onto Zoro.
Zoro let out an 'oof' when Luffy landed on him and knocked the wind out of him. "Ah! Luffy you okay!" Zoro stuttered as he readjusted his captain so his head was above the surface.
Luffy nodded with a smirk "Mmhmm... 'm fine 'cause Zoro helpin' meh" Zoro blushed lightly at the comment. "Uhm... g-good! Then, I'll help you out I guess..." Zoro began to lean forward to move Luffy out of the pool when Luffy mumbled, "No... wanna stay..."
Zoro quirked an eyebrow, "Tch you can't stay in the water, look what it's doing to you!"
Luffy pouted again as Zoro placed him beside the pool once again. Zoro yawned and stretched his arm before gazing back to his captain who was sending him a childish glare that resembled a toddler who was glaring at the parent who just told them 'no' to a new toy.
Zoro sighed, "Now what?"
Luffy sat up, "I dunno... wanna play a game?" the boy grinned. Zoro's entire being was screaming 'NO!NO!NO!' but for some reason the look in the boy's eyes made him sigh and answer "Fine"
Luffy clapped and called out "USOPP CHOPPER! ZORO ACTUALLY SAID YES TO PLAYING A GAME!"
Zoro's eye twicthed at that.
The two came running around the coner as Chopper yelled back "FOR REAL!"
God.. Zoro thought ...why are they overeacting? I've played their games before... I think...
Chopper plopped down beside Luffy while Usopp sat beside the reinder, all three chattering away. Zoro simply tuned the three out, until something grabbed his attention.
"...right Zoro?" said Usopp. Zoro blinked, "Uh, what was that again?"
Usopp sighed, "I said we should get the others and play truth or dare!" Zoro shrugged, "Sure, whatever" It was better then their endless games of tag.
Chopper ran off to find the others while Luffy and Usopp excitedly chattered about their dares. After a while, Chopper returned with the rest of the crew, since they were still docked on the island there was no need to watch the seas, especially because they could see everything from the middle of the deck where they sat.
The crew sat in a circle as Luffy stood up to explain the game, "Okay! I decided something! Because people always chicken out and pick 'truth' in our game there is ONLY dares!"
After a little argueing, Luffy pulled out the 'captain's orders' line and soon everyone agreed to the new rule.
They agreed that Luffy would go first to avoid another aruement which would end in another 'captain's orders'.
Luffy tapped his chin in thought, "Hmmm... Nami! Truth or dare?" Nami sighed "Why did you ask when you ruled out 'truth'?"
The captain crossed his arms "ANSWER!"
Nami rolled her eyes, "Dare" Luffy grinned, "I dare Nami tooooo..." he paused to think "I dare Nami to run around the deck three times!"
Nami shrugged, it would be a pain in the ass but it wasn't embarrassing or anything so she got up and began to run. After her three laps she retired back to her spot panting and gasping for air, "My turn" she muttered as she gazed around to her crewmates.
"Frankey, I dare you to get one of the guys into a speed-O. You may do it however you wish."
The cyborg gazed around until his eyes stopped on the cook. "OH HELL NO!" Sanji yelled. "Cook-bro either do it willingly or I'll make you"
Nami decided to help. "Sanji-kun! You wouldn't want to ruin my dare would you~?" Sanji was about to do his noodle dance around Nami when Frankey grabbed him and ran off with the screaming, kicking chef.
Swearing and crashing was heard below decks but eventually Sanji was thrown back out in one of Frankey's speed-O's along with a blue hawiian shirt, blushing like crazy.
After howls of laughter and some teasing the game moved on.
Frankey dared Robin to sing a rock song which was more then entertaining (and surprising) for the crew.
Robin dared Usopp to try and lift one of Zoro's weights. He failed miserably but it had been funny to watch the man moan and groan as he hopelessly tried to lift a weight bigger then himself.
Usopp dared Chopper (whispering so the others wouldn't hear) to tell Sanji his speed-O was 'super'. Luckily for the reindeer, Sanji knew Usopp was to blame and beat the sharpshooter instead of the doctor.
Nami fidgited, "I'm getting bored..." she started. Chopper ran over, "B-But it's my turn!" he stammered. Nami sighed, Chopper was too cute to say 'no' to! "Fine, after Chopper's turn Sanji-kun will start dinner okay?"
The others nodded while Sanji yelled "HAAI~ MELLORINE~"
Chopper thought hard, not wanting to waste this chance to make someone look really silly. "I dare Luffy to kiss... um... whoever he wants!" Chopper exclaimed.
Sanji was about to complain/scream about Luffy not even thinking of kissing the ladies when Luffy did the last thing anyone expected.
He kissed Zoro.
Hmm kinda short.. OH WELLZ :D
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