"I hate to break up your little make out session, but it's time. Chopper, help (f/n) outside." Law pushed his way to your bed side and removed the I.V. and breathing mask. Chopper then helped you out of bed and walked you outside into the cool night. The night sky glittered with thousands of stars with the full moon as its center piece.
"How are you feeling, (f/n)?" Chopper whispered to you.
"Tired, but i'm fine. I can feel Magnus separating himself from me..."
Chopper nodded and was joined by Law. "Are you ready?"
You looked back Sanji and the rest of the crew then back to Law. "Will...will it hurt?"
Law gave you a pained look of pity. "I have no way of knowing, I'm sorry."
You gave a slight nod, accepting the fact that going through any kind of imaginable pain during this, would be worth it in the long run.
"Then let's get this over with."
Suddenly, as the moon reached its peak, precisely at midnight, you felt a tearing within your body. It caused you great pain as you screamed in white agony. Your screams made Sanji want to run and comfort you, however Zoro held him back shaking his head.
"Finally! The Great Separation is happening!" Magnus shouted as his body began to emerge from within your own. It was a terrible sight to behold; from your tiny form, a giant black wolf-like monster slowly began to pull away from you.
"Ahhh!" You screamed even more as Magnus took his sweet time separating you, he wanted to leave you a parting gift for being his host all these years. He wanted to imprint the pain on your very soul.
Finally, after thirty painstaking minutes, Magnus completely separated from you. Allowing you to collapse to the ground, completely exhausted. Your breath was quick and shallow, having coughing fits every so often.
Zoro let go of Sanji's arm and allowed him to run to your side. He picked you up and cradled you in his arms, stroking away the stray hairs form your face. Your arms lay limp at your side, you had no strength left. But, somehow you were able to keep your eyes open and gaze up at Sanji. No words were exchanged between you, but none were needed. He could read how much pain you were in by the look in your dull, glazed over (e/c) eyes.
Sanji pressed his forhead to yours and lifted you off the ground, he gave you to Chopper, the doctor nodded and took you to his office followed by Law. Once out of sight, Sanji turned to Magnus, who was laughing victoriously at his long awaited freedom.
"You bastard! You sure took your sweet ass time separating from (f/n)!"
Magnus stopped laughing and turned to Sanji, he smirked. "Call it a parting gift. A reward for serving me so dutifully."
Sanji growled, causing Magnus to lose his smirk and growl back. "You think you can take me weakling? You're nothing compared to me!"
"Shut your mouth! You'll pay for hurting (f/n)-san! The love of my life!" Flames flew up out of no where around Sanji's figure, His blond hair floating upward, giving him a super sayan effect. Magnus simply laughed and motioned Sanji forward.
"Give it your best shot!"
Sanji flew forward, his leg on fire, "Diable Jambe - Bien Cuit: Grill Shot!" Sanji's foot made contact with Magnus's hand, setting it a flame. Magnus howled in pain trying frantically to put out the fire. This left his entire abdomen open to attack.
Seizing the opportunity, Sanji prepared for another powerful attack, "Hell Memories!" This time, Magnus's entire body became engulfed in flames. There was a short howl of pain before he snuffed the flames with his own power. He looked at Sanji, enraged.
"Now you've pissed me off! Prepare to die!" Magnus dashed forward with incredible speed, almost too fast for Sanji to see his opponent. He only had a split second to dodge Magnus's slashing attack before landing a powerful kick to the underside of the muzzle.
Zoro took notice of Sanji's difficulty and prepared to give him assistance. However, before he could unsheathe on of his swords, Luffy put a hand in front of him and shook his head. "This is Sanji's fight. Don't interrupt."
"Hai, Captain." Zoro responded and continued to watch the love cook battle the monster.
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"Chopper, prepare the I.V. and oxygen, (f/n) is weak." Chopper nodded and did as he was asked.
"Sa..nji" You cried out softly. Feeling an inner fire spark within her soul.
"Sanji-ya is outside fighting the beast. You must rest now." Law patted her shoulder.
You shook your head, "Mag..nus...can't be...defeated...by a human...even one so strong as Sanji or Zoro..."
Chopper looked at you curiously. "What do you mean?"
"Only...Holy Fire, can destroy him...for good."
Law's eyes widened, "How do you know this?"
After a small coughing fit, you answered him. "Because...I have that...power."
The spark within grew into a tiny flame, a flame that would only get brighter, hotter, stronger.
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"Gah!" Sanji fell backward after Magnus landed yet, another powerful blow. Sanji spat up blood. It felt like his insides were burning up. A steady stream of blood from a large cut above his eye spilled into his eye. His strength was fading fast from him, he had to finish this battle quickly.
"Bahaha! Didn't I tell you? You are no match for me! Now, you will die." Magnus reached down and picked up Sanji by his throat, cutting off his air supply. Sanji tried desperately to get away by clawing at the beast's paw. But it was no use. Magnus raised his free paw and pointed his deadly claws at Sanji's head and pulled back his hand, building up potential energy for the final blow.
"Holy Flame! One Shot Wonder!" Cried out a voice as a blinding light consumed Sanji's vision. He immediately felt release from the iron grip around his throat and fell back to the ground, coughing and rubbing his aching throat. "What happ-?"
Sanji looked up to see Magnus clutching at his hand. It was engulfed in a white flame. His ear-splitting screams giving away how much this new fire had hurt him.
"Holy Fire?! But how?" Magnus roared in confusion and anger.
"You're such a fool, Magnus Lupus." Both Sanji and Magnus turned to the source of the voice, It was (f/n)! Only instead of being bruised and beaten, she looked completely rejuvenated! Her skin looked so smooth and flawless, her (h/l) (h/c) flowed magnificently as the white flames licked around her form but did not burn her. And swishing back and forth from behind her was...a tail? It looked much like a lion's tail, only solid (t/c) to match her hair. Sanji's eyes widened at her Goddess-like appearance, as his cigarette dropped to the ground. Magnus, however growled at the new opponent.
"You! I thought I destroyed you ages ago!"
"I was reborn, into the body of this human, however my presence was weak, thus making her weak at birth. Adding her time of birth, made the perfect trap for your destruction!" (f/n) cried out. She raised her hand and a ball of white flame danced in her palm.
"She has accepted me as a part of her, we have now merged as one being!"
"WHAT?!" everyone cried out in surprise.
You smirked at everyone's shock, "Her love...or should I say my love, for Sanji has sparked her dormant powers. As long as that fire burns, you cannot win Magnus!"
"You're wrong! I'll defeat you just like I did thousands of years ago!" Magnus gave a beastly roar and rushed forward. Prepared to tear you to shreds.
"(f/n)-San!" Sanji cried out. He tried to run to your side, to shield you from the beast, but his body wouldn't obey him. All he could do was watch as the distance between you and Magnus was closing rapidly.
You smiled confidently and raised your arms to your chest, placed your hands together, sticking out only your thumbs and index fingers in a double "L" formation. You drew in a deep breath and cried out, "Holy Flame! Purifying Breath!"
You blew out an extreme amount of white flame, engulfing Magnus in its brilliant light. Sanji could only see the shadow of the beast in your purifying fire before he disintegrated completely.
And just as quickly as the white heat had come, it was gone. Only a pile of ashes remained as it was taken away by a sudden sea breeze, spreading out and soaring up to the heavens.
Sanji stared at you, completely speechless, as was the rest of the crew and Law, who had taken a back seat to the entire battle.
You sighed as a very heavy load was lifted off of your shoulders, you smiled and looked at Sanji, the man you loved. Your smile disappeared as you noticed his injuries. You ran to him and put a hand to his cheek, he unintentionally flinched at your touch. Your eyes saddened, you felt hurt.
"Sanji...it's me! (f/n) the woman you said you loved. Remember? I'm still me just...leveled up, i guess you could say." Tears started to well up in your (e/c) eyes and one managed to escape, landing on Sanji's hand.
His eyes grew wider as he came out of his daze and finally recognized you. He raised his shaky arms and embraced you completely. You smiled and returned the affection. After a couple minutes, you pulled away and placed one hand, again, on the his cheek. Your hand glowed and emitted a comforting heat as Sanji's injuries disappeared.
You took your hand away and helped him stand; embracing him once more.
"That..Was..So...COOL!" Luffy cried out, excited as he, and the rest of the Straw Hat crew, ran towards you and Sanji. "(f/n)! When did you get a tail?!" Luffy said as he took your tail in his hand and played with the fluffy end of it. You giggled at his childishness and flicked your tail out of his grip, making his eyes become even more star-struck than they already were.
"That's SUPEEEER, cool (f/n)!" Franky joined in as he did he signature pose.
"You definitely have power." Robin praised and Zoro and Usopp nodded their heads in agreement, all of the crew were smiling at you. Law gave you an acknowledging nod and smiled as he said his farewells to Luffy and went back to his submarine.
Oy! (F/n)!" Luffy demanded your attention, his face serious now.
"Yes, Luffy?" You responded, curious to know what was on his mind.
"Join my crew!" He screamed at the top of his lungs as he raised his arms into the air.
You stared at him in amazement. Your (e/c) teared up again at your happiness and you nodded.
"Of course I'll join you, Captain!"
"Yosh! This calls for a feast! Saaaanjiii! I want meat!" Luffy chanted as he walked off toward the kitchen, followed by Nami, Brook, Usopp, Franky, Chopper, Robin and Zoro. Leaving you two completely alone.
Sanji took your chin in between his thumb and index finger and pulled you closer and tilted your head up at him. He planted a passionate kiss on your lips as you both closed your eyes as you returned the kiss without a moments hesitation. He moved his hands to your waist, lightly squeezing them as you entangled your fingers in his golden locks.
The moment was interrupted by your need for air, Sanji pulled away and gazed into your eyes. Then planted a kiss on your forehead and took your hand in his,
"I love you, (f/n)-san." He whispered in your ear.
"I love you, too Sanji." You whispered back. He gave you a quick peck on the lips then lead you to the kitchen. Tonight was a night of celebration! You looked around at the lively crew that you had joined and you smiled. Your future, finally, looked bright and full of hope. You were finally happy.