Good lord I got a lot of reviews.

Chopper: You've been out for a bit.

I know. Okay! Who do we have?

Chopper: (grabs the first one) From Kira-chan...

Thanks!

Chopper: (grabs another) From Iryann...

New reviewer! Thanks!

Chopper: (grabs another) From Kinmik...

They are in my opinion. And I never refer myself as 'sensei', it's okay if people call me that. But I'll be like Chopper, without the cursing and dancing.

Chopper: (grabs another) From Saiyoru-chan...

Thank you! I do try to make my fics different from other fics.

Chopper: (grabs another) From The Wandering Swordsman...

New reviewer! Whoa... reviewed a lot... Okay! For the Prolouge, I like the movie too, but let's face it, if I tried to do it based on the movie, it would be Luffy being the the Little Mermaid. For the first chapter, that's 'merfolk', groups of merpeople, and Zoro is a sharkman, similar to a merman with the obvious difference of tail. For the second chapter, just think of the build of the two, and you will know who. For the third chapter, he was technically a loner before he was forced to join Luffy in the anime, so don't feel bad. It's a common trait in a lot of fics. For the fourth chapter, I know, except for some of the older ladies. Dr. Kurena is pretty cool... as long as she doesn't injure you first. For the fifth chapter, because he knows the sand bank is behind the house, and yes he'd be wearing Ace's clothes. And yes, I like to have Luffy to keep a secret from everyone.

Chopper: That's a long one.

I know... Who's next?

Chopper: (grabs another) From Tori-san...

Thanks!

Chopper: (grabs another) From Dream-san...

No problem and glad to hear that!

Chopper: (grabs another) From deathshark...

New reviewer! I. Know.

Chopper: (grabs another) From Kami-san...

(thumbs up)

Chopper: (grabs another) From Ookami-san...

I am enjoying my time, but I thank you for being concerned. And I am making interesting twists in this fic, am I not? (smiles)

Chopper: (grabs another) From Gecko-san...

I'm sorry! Gomenasai!

Chopper: (grabs another) From Suguri-chan...

Zoro: Sho-a!

Oh boy... have my reviewers been fan crazy.

Zoro: What's this about me dying?

Don't worry Zoro. It was a past concern.

Zoro: Right...

Anyway, thanks for the brownies! And I had some small problems of my own for a bit, but things are getting better.

Chopper: (grabs another) From Mimi-chan...

Another marathon review. Here we go!

Zoro: (rolls eyes)

For chapter six, I know, I know and I didn't know his other name, it has always been Lt. Smoker. For chapter seven, don't worry, there's things worst than that. For chapter eight, Zoro is the lord of pain! He'll deal with it.

Zoro: It's true, whatever you're talking about.

Thanks Zoro. Anyway, for chapter nine, you just have to wait. And for chapter ten, thanks!

Chopper: (grabs the last one) From Hanabi-san...

Ow... It would've been different, but I had a stupid limit for those summaries.

Chopper: That's all for now.

Okay! Just so everyone knows, I'm currently working on the other chapters for the other fics and the crossover one, as well as two new projects.

Zoro: You need sleep and to walk around. And I'm not a doctor.

You're going to be a host for one of them.

Zoro: (takes the sheathed Wado and was going to knock her unconscious if Chopper didn't stop him)

Well, that's all there is for now. See you when I get more chapters up!

Chapter 11

For weeks Zoro has steadily yet quickly got himself up in the ranks from watch dog to going around in the groups, stealing. He was given a gun, but he was glad has yet to use it and hopefully never. He wasn't proud doing the things that he was told to do, but he had to do. He was glad that his expressions were either unreadable or irritated, because no one would know what he was really thinking.

While he was doing those at night, during the day, he would openheartedly listen to Luffy as the day of the dance was coming close. He was thankful for the event, for the teen would apologize in advance before kissing on his forehead and dashing out to practice in secret, not wanting to spoil the surprise.

All in all, he was used to the new routine. He often went to Robin to tell her what he has done so far and would sometimes be given things to even further help him to get to the goal: Mr. Zero's office. He was thankful that she was able to get of her way to help, especially since most of the things she's given him were not easily found.

Then there was Nami. He had told her weeks ago about what he has done, and hasn't heard from her since. Hopefully she has convinced the colony to get their tails moving to a new warm spot to call their home if he were to fail, and the project will be executed to build. But until then, she and the rest of the colony would have to stay low for the time being, since this day and age, there are far too many tourists and a greater chance of being exposed to the public.

With Luffy, there was hardly any time to rest. Even his brother preferred that he should go back to his secret spot and have fun practicing with the secret friend that he never got the pleasure to see. But he couldn't, not when it's not fully perfected. He had spent long hours at the dance studio with Bon Clay, watching himself in the mirrors to make sure each move was just right. He even had to set his face straight and calm, even when his moves were harsh, sharp, yet precise and fluid, as if he was in water.

Ace on the other hand, had been digging into things he shouldn't, going into the police to 'visit' the cop that recently came to the island weeks ago and talked to him and his brother.

He offered for the cop to stay, but the man politely refused the offer saying he already has a motel. He even threw in the fact that he wouldn't let the man pay a cent if he were to stay with him, but that didn't budge the cop.

Anyway, he had found a way to enter the files to the case the cop was working on and found out that the man had really worked hard on it as well as the man who is doing all the work undercover. He looked into the history that was similar to what was going to happen here. And he has an idea about the operation as well through looking at the files.

He was also good at timing things, for when he looked up at the clock, he put everything back, waited until the coast was clear and went out of the office and building just in time for the man to re-enter his office and find nothing amiss.

Smoker was just as busy as ever, as well as feeling that he was really close to getting the organization down to nothing. He counted on the man known as 'Shark Attack' to give him any information he could as he moved up the ranks, what was stolen, what was said, where whose group was going and when, and of course the things he has to do to keep moving up. However with the dance festival coming up, he noticed the certain edgy body language, yet the face was still calm as he spoke of what he did and the plans they were thinking of executing.

He was grateful for the man for keeping his word and not get caught up in the hype. He can't even count how many times he had good undercover men get caught up in their act and become who they were suppose to only pretend to be. Especially if the man was friends with a certain boy, who happens to be a dancer participant in the festivialties.

Nami told everyone what she 'overheard' from some 'humans' on a boat about what Zoro could explain to her and some of the folks in a colony were afraid of losing their own little paradise to something that couldn't belong on an island.

The leader told her that it was illegal about listening on humans, but since her information was helpful to their survival, she was placed under family arrest. Which is similar to house arrest, only everyone in her family was involved as the guards watched them.

She just hoped that Zoro wouldn't screw up in helping to make sure that it never happens and that they will always be able to come back to the island, even if it is for every ten years.

Sanji on the other hand, couldn't forget that night when he met that man who spoke with Crocodile. In a way, he hated the man's guts for getting himself in the middle of something so dangerous, and he could possibly be the island's only hope to make sure that hotel is never built. He slightly respected the man as well, for he obviously knew what he was getting himself into and that he was willing to take all risks to get to the top. Either he hated him or liked him, he will wish the other luck every time he goes by the temple that was suppose to grant wishes.

That particular night, he went up and saw Luffy, as he made his wish.

"I wish that Zoro and I will always be friends no matter what!" Luffy said happily as he threw another token in. "And I also wish that my dance performance goes well!" He threw another token. "And I wish that the hotel will never be built and the people with the hotel would go far, far away!"

Sanji went up and threw his token in. "I wish the idiot that came to my restaurant some weeks ago is progressing well to make sure the hotel never comes up!"

"You saw the guy?" Luffy asked.

"Yeah… you know him?"

"Nuh uh! But this cop guy, Smoker, he said he has a guy that's doing undercover for him."

Sanji nodded. "Probably the same."

"What did he look like?"

"Black leather jacket, black shirt with a skull on, black jeans and boots, and a black bandana, kinda punkish goth."

"That doesn't explain much."

"He was athletically built, scary as hell with that grouchy face… I remember that he has green eyes."

"Green eyes?"

"Yeah."

"Like how green?"

"I don't know… a light green maybe, definitely wasn't dark."

Luffy looked straight ahead to nothing.

"What's wrong?" Sanji asked.

"I have to practice on my dance." He said as he ran.

"Uh… Okay…" Sanji said as he went back to the restaurant.

Luffy went to the cove and called out for Zoro, not realizing that he had already left to do his work. 'What's going on?' He thought when he shook his head. "Silly! He's probably patrolling the island! That and I've been practicing lately and didn't want him to see!" He tried to convince himself as he walked out of the cove and back home. "That's right, there's no way he could walk on land… right?"

Zoro went to a certain district of the port and was guided to an underground room where there was a table with all the high officials, including Crocodile.

"Ah! If it isn't our own 'Shark Attack'." Crocodile said. "Please! Take a seat!"

Zoro did, keeping his eyes out for anything suspicious.

"Do not worry! We only want to talk about your amazing improvements over these last few weeks."

He didn't say anything, since he was told that he was allowed to speak.

"Roronoa-san… I'm quite impressed with your skills of silence and being able to follow orders so well, without so much of a complaint. I would like to promote you, but… you would have to do something for me."

He was attentive.

"Lately there's been a suspicion of our organization being slightly exposed to the authorities. I want to know who's been enough of a rat to do this, but of course it will be impossible. However… I have been informed that there was someone else who has been sneaking into the police office to find information on a certain subject." He took out a folder and slid it down across to the man.

"He goes by Portgus D. Ace."

Zoro recognized the name as well as the photograph. 'Damn it Ace.' He thought as his face was still expressionless.

"I learned that he lives where I plan to build my cover up headquarters. Well, that's more of a reason why he would want to know things that the insufferable cop, Smoker, wouldn't tell him. I thought about getting rid of him and Smoker. But then I found something even more… creative…" He brought out a picture and handed to his right hand man who handed it down to Zoro. "I learned that he only has one treasured family member.

'Luffy!' He thought as he was glad for the shadows covering his eyes to mask his shocked expression.

"He goes by Monkey D. Luffy. He's going to perform at this dance festival. Are you familiar with this event?"

"Never cared much to see it, but I've seen this kid around. Loud, annoying, but he's a good kid."

"You're not too familiar with him, are you?"

"No sir, hardly ever talk to kids. Too much energy to focus on them."

Crocodile laughed at that. "Good to hear! Because your job in the next few days is to kill him as soon as he finishes his performance that night. After all, it's not good until it goes out with a 'bang'." He laughed at his own joke.

Zoro, on the only hand, took every ounce of his body not to lunge at the man and kill him.

"That will be all Roronoa-san, you may return home."

Zoro got up, bowed and walked out of the room. 'What the hell am I going to do? If I told Smoker that Luffy's life is in danger, then they'll suspect me of telling. If I told Luffy, I would have to explain everything. Shit! Ace you moron!'

He returned back to his cove home and thought about what was his plan of action for the next few days.

"Damn it…"