Thank you guys were for making this fic go over 200 reviews :0! pyro princess was the 200th reviewer! Camiechan this one is not a filler! I swear! Yes Zoro said Greycie was his daughter BUT noone knew he said this so just wanted mention that. So thank you guys for the awesome reviews...EXCEPT MISSDILEMMA! RAWR hahaha jk Hope you review this ch like you promised. Alright hope yo-...OH WAIT! WE HAVE A MIND READER IN THE REVIEWERS! After you read this ch youll know who it is. I was totally taken back when I read that review! HAHAHA
The Sunny was currently docking at a chain of islands to pick up some parts that Franky needed to maintain the ship. Greycie was putting on her shoes when Nami bursted out of the map room. She donned a smile and held up a piece of paper in the air. She was stretching her arms when Greycie walked over to her to see what was on the paper. Her mouth dropped when she saw a detailed map of the islands they were on.
"Wow Nami your amazing" Greycie complimented.
Nami smiled at the child and placed the map back inside safely in the map room. When she came back she was met with a bouncing Greycie. "Hey Nami what island are we going to next" She asked with excitement.
Nami smiled and said in a cocky voice "We are going to Fishman Island"
Greycie smiled and was about to ask more when a certain swordsman walked onto the deck. "Hey Zoro were going to Fishman Island" Greycie yelled in excitement.
He stared at the two not giving any response before heading off to the crows nest.
Greycie frowned and stared at Nami who only shrugged in confusion. She was going to ask Zoro what was up when she heard Franky calling her.
"Greycie-sis are you ready to go" Franky called out.
"Yeah" Greycie yelled back and with a wave to Nami she walked off the boat with Franky.
After several minutes of the duos departure Zoro called out from the crows nest.
"Oi Nami how many of the crew are on the island right now"
"Just Franky and Greycie why is there a problem" Nami answered.
"Marines"
"So Franky after your done with your shopping we can go get ice cream" Greycie asked as they entered the mechanical shop that had pieces of metal and tools everywhere.
"Thats right lil sis" Franky agreed as he looked around for the shop.
"Hey can I hold the money please Franky" Greycie pleaded.
"Yeah sure sis" Franky gave the child a couple of bills.
"Thanks" Greycie exclaimed. When they entered the store a voice welcomed them.
"How can I help you sir" The clerk asked the only two people in his store.
"Do you have cleaning materials that will not harm Adam wood"
"Adam wood you say now, why thats very good piece of wood there"
"Its Super actually"
The two adults talked about how good the wood was for five minutes and then the conversation changed to how the ship was made. Franky had this big goofy smile as he described how he and a couple of men made the ship. After another 15 minutes Greycie realized they were talking about the making of the bathrooms.
Rolling her eyes an idea came to her. With Franky being so busy talking to the man he wouldnt notice if she was gone for a mere five minute. Watching the two men she carefully slid outside the shop and ran quickly to the center of the village.
Greycie made sure to remember where the shop was as she walked away from it. She found herself in the core of the island and found it bustling with life. She noticed that alot of people had on matching uniforms and wondered if they were part of a group. Blue hats and white crisp shirts with a little logo on the shirt. Greycie was captured by the little blue logo that she didnt see the woman walking in front of her.
The two collided and Greycie found herself on the floor with a pair of glasses in her lap. The person still standing began to panic and kept repeating "not again". Greycie watched as the woman went on her knees and began searching the ground. Putting the glasses and the woman on the floor on the floor together the child nervously tapped the womans shoulder. The short haired length woman looked up to see her glasses and quickly took them.
"Thank you I dont know what I would have do-" The woman stopped and realized she was talking to a child. She stopped and cleared her throat before she continued to talk.
"He-lo th-er-e are y-ou lo-st" The woman said slowly.
Greycie scrunched her face in dislike of being talked to like an idiot. So in the same tone as the woman she replied "No I A-m n-ot, did you hit your head"
The woman frowned and started to look around. "Are you alone"
Greycie was about to answer when she noticed the green hilt in the woman's grasp.
"Hey your a swordsman just like Zoro" She said thrilled at the discovery.
"Zoro" The woman yelped and came closer to the child's face and began to inspect it.
Greycie took a step back startled by the reaction and looked at the woman. Maybe this was another woman , like the woman at the resort, who liked Zoro.
"Is this swordsman named Roronoa Zoro" The woman asked her face inches away from Greycies.
"Um I just remembered I'm not allowed to talk to strangers" Greycie whispered now as she tried to take another step backwards.
"Wait wait my name is Tashigi now were not strangers" The woman named Tashigi now smiled a wide forced grin at the child who was even more scared.
"Im going to buy ice cream now good bye Tashigi" Greycie said as she turned around and began to speed walk the way she came from.
"Ill buy you ice cream if you and me talk some more" The woman said eagerly.
"How much ice cream" The child said with a smile that made the woman recall a wanted person with the same smile. This only furthered her guess was correct that this child had valuable information.
"As much as you want" Tashigi said finally with a calm smile on her face. She had a plan set in her mind and she was going to make sure it went smoothly.
"So how old are you" Tashigi began making sure she started the questioning slowly and didnt scare the child off.
"Im six and I want the houses's special" The child ordered after she was done reading the menu.
"Your small for a six year old" Tashigi replied in shock as she paid for the ice cream. She looked more like a three or a four year old. She also didnt even talk like a child more like a teenager.
"Yeah I get told that alot" The child said quickly as she recieved her sundae.
"So do you live on this island" Tashigi asked as she nibbled at her vanilla cone.
"No" was the child's answer as she buried her head in the bowl which held a massive three flavored, whipping,cherry topping sundae , the shops speciality, and ate at a rapid speed.
"So you came on a boat" another question.
"No" was the answer.
The marine furrowed her brow and tried to think of another way of transportation.
"We came on a massive ship, the best one in all four seas" The child exclaimed as she resurfaced from the empty bowl with chocolate all over her face.
'Ship check' The woman checked off one on her mental list.
"So who took you into town"
The child smiled and tapped at the empty bowl in front of her. The woman tilted her head in confusion until she watched as the child ordered another special sundae and looked at Tashigi to pick up the bill. Who the heck was this little girl. Tashigi thought. As she paid for another sundae a horrid thought came to her. The reason for the rapid eating was because the child was probally starving. If she was with pirates she was probably kidnapped and could be sold. But she said she knew a Zoro. Would Roronoa Zoro do such a thing...He was a pirate after all..and a liar.
Tashigi stared at the child and inspected her. Clean clothes, good health, and seems to be happy. SEEMS TO BE. Mabey the child was so happy to be away from the cruel pirates. On a further look the marine realized she had a strawhat necklace. Was this somehow linked to the notorious Strawhat Monkey D. Luffy?
"So do you know where you guys are heading after this island" the woman asked.
"Yeah Nami said were going to Fishman island" Greycie yelled as threw her hands in the air from excitement.
'Fishman Island' The woman mentally noted. Nami The Cat Burgler Tashigi she screamed inside her head. The woman kept her cool and asked another question.
"Is that where you live" The woman asked.
"No Ive never been there" The child stopped and stared at her ice cream before she continued in a darker tone "Ive never been off the island until they came"
"They" The woman repeated anxiously.
Greycie turned to the woman and gave a small smile "Whoops I wasnt supposed to say that"
"Did they take you away from your home" Tashigi asked urgently as she touched lightly on the childs shoulder. "Did Roronoa Zoro kiddnap you"
Greycie's face fell and paled at the question. She wanted to shake her head but the woman didnt give her any time to react.
"Are you with the Strawhats"
"Have they hurt you in any way"
"Where is your real home"
"Did they hurt your family" The marine fired the questions each time making the childs face grow sadder each time.
Greycie was near tears at the sudden change of character with the woman and the storm of questions. She had no idea why the woman would say such things about her friends and she didnt like how they were being accused of horrible things. She jumped off the stool and ran outside the ice cream shop.
She was stopped suddenly when smoke covered the entire street. She was going to make a run back to the mechanical shop when a man sprinted through the smoke. A black bandanna, three earrings,a white sword in his mouth, and a sword in each hand, only one man could fit these descriptives.
"Zoro" Greycie cried out her voice breaking as tears spilled through her eyes. She was going to run towards him when Tashigi grabbed her by the arm. "Its ok sweetie I wont let him hurt you"
"Smoker-san we must leave now" Tashigi called out through all the smoke.
Greycie looked for who the woman was talking to. She then saw the smoke begin to clump together and a body began to form. Greycie tried to pull away but this only made Tashigi grip her tighter. The man with white hair and cigars everywhere finally grew solid and stared at the duo.
"Take her to the ship and Ill take care of the strawhats" Smoker barked at his subordinate.
"Hai" The woman nodded and tried to pick up Greycie who immediately began to squirm.
"Let me go" Greycie screamed as she wiggled out of the woman's grasp.
Before the woman could get a better hold a yell was heard. "Kemuri Boshi"
The next thing Greycie knew was the road was covered in dark smoke. She loosened her arm and fled to where the voice came from. She was running through the smoke and spotted Ussop. She ran faster but the smoke was getting thicker as she ran. She tried to call Ussop but only ended up coughing and falling to the ground. She tried to catch herself but didnt have to as a pair of arms grabbed her. She was out of the smoke infested area in mere seconds and took in large amounts of fresh air. Zoro was running pretty fast and with Greycie in one arm he sheathed one sword but kept the others out and ready.
"Zoro I-"
"Not now Greycie" Zoro growled.
By the tone of his voice Greycie knew he was pissed. She remained quiet and looked around her. People with white crisp shirts and hats were everywhere and seemed to be trying to stop Zoro. Thankfully Ussop was in front and Zoro followed him until the ship was seen. Everyone was quickly trying to prepare to sail the hell out of there.
They were only a few feet away when Tashigi bursted from the alley with her sword drawn.
"Roronoa Zoro, I thought you were better that most pirated but I was wrong. I will take that child away and your sword-" Tashigi stopped yelling as a flash of green went by her and she barely had a chance to see the swordsman run onto to the ship. "Damn you Roronoa" Tashigi screamed as she gripped her hilt and grabbed her hair.
When they arrived on the deck Zoro dropped Greycie and quickly aided his nakama. Greycie stood to the side and made sure she didnt get in the way. She heard someone yelling and turned to see a large ship with the woman named Tashigi on it.
"Dont worry we will save you little girl just wait for us at"
"COUP DE BURST"
"Fishman Island" Tashigi screamed as the ship bursted into air.
Greycie was thrown back from the unexpected burst of speed and for a split second she felt herself being lifted from the deck. Thankfully several hands sprouted from deck and grabbed the child. They held her down until Greycie felt water splashed on her as the boat finally returned back to the sea. Soaking wet she hurried where the crew was and stopped when she heard heavy footsteps behind her. She turned around to see a serious faced Zoro. Before she could say anything Zoro cut her off.
"What did you tell them"
"I..I...didnt mean to Im so-sorry" Greycie choked out as her throat began to grow tight and she felt her eyes growing moist.
"What did you tell that woman" Zoro ordered with a scowl on his face.
Greycie recalled what she had talked about with Tashigi and realized she told her where they were going. Was this bad?
"I told them where we were going" Greycie whispered not meeting eyecontact with anybody and hanging her head down in shame. "I didnt know...she was nice I thought...I didnt" The child stopped and felt a shadow fall on her. She looked up to see Nami in front of her and waited, each second worse than the last.
"Where did you say where we were going Greycie" Nami said sternly.
"Fishman Island" Greycie whispered as she finally made eyecontact with the navigator.
Nami grimaced and raised her hand to comb through her hair when she stopped. When her hand rised the child in front of her cringed and quickly covered her face with her arms. It only took a second for the reaction to sink into everyones head and the message was clear. Nami was the first to act as she was the closest. Getting on her knees she quickly forced Greycies arms down and cupped her face in her hands. The child had a expression of surprise and regret. "Im sorry" Greycie cried as her voice cracked and tears streamed down.
"Oh no Greycie, its ok. I or anyone else would never hurt you understand" Nami comforted the child who tried to stop crying.
"So Nami-sis where are we heading" Franky asked as he stood behind the ship's wheel.
Nami sighed and looked at the sea and sky before nodding.
"We can head a longer route to Fishman Island, its about a month long route. But hopefully we will lose the marines."
"Thats ok I really wanted to visit more islands before we headed off anyways" Luffy smiled big at Greycie while he chuckled to himself.
"Come on guys lets keep moving while we have a head start" Nami ordered.
The crew immediately began to help, each one of them sending a smile of assurance at the child who was wiping her eyes and nose. Zoro was still behind her and Greycie still held her head down in shame. She heard him walking and felt his calloused hands on her head. She closed her eyes and waited for the yelling she deserved. Instead the hand stayed there for a second before it left with Zoro saying "We all make mistake, just dont regret them, learn from them instead"
He left to help and Greycie was left alone. With a sigh she brushed her last tear and headed to the library rubbing her shoulder on the way.
Several hours later Sanji announced that dinner was ready and watched while headcounting as the crew walked in. Someone was missing and it wasnt hard to tell who it was.
"Oii Marimo go fetch Greycie" Sanji ordered.
"With a scowl and a murmur that sounded like "Shitty question mark" Zoro was off to the last part he seen Greycie.
Opening the door to the library Zoro looked inside and found Greycie asleep on the couch. She had books all over her and Zoro counted four by the time he was picking her up. He was surprised as he looked at the books, they had no pictures. 'What the hell was she doing' Zoro thought as he placed the books on the table and headed back to the mens room.
When finally back in the galley Zoro was surprised that everyone was done with dinner. Sanji turned around with two dinner plates and handed one to Zoro.
"Wheres Greycie" Sanji asked as he placed the other plate down.
"Shes sleeping" Zoro muttered as he started to eat.
"Well at least we know that she didnt go to sleep on a empty stomach" Robin said before she chuckled.
The crew joined in the laughter as they recalled Greycie's face covered with chocolate. Zoro just smirked before running his hands through his hair. He closed his eyes and tried to organize his thoughts. 'That kid has to be more careful'
Please reveiw or suggest and excuse the poor grammer! THE FF SPELLING CHECK KEPT TAKING AWAY MY " AND REPLACING THEM WITH QUOT QUOT :(