Summary-Harry after a particularly bad beating from his so-called family, and after finding out some rather horrifying news, wishes with all his heart to be somewhere else; to be anywhere else but where he is. His magic sensing his desperation grants his wish. Now how will Luffy react to a new brother; one who fell out of the sky? And how will Harry deal with the one piece world?
Disclaimer- I do not own Harry Potter or One Piece nor do I make money off of either one.
Chapter seven
Harry hearing this and seeing the whirlpool felt his face go deadpan before he turned to Luffy and in a very monotone voice told him.
"I blame you and your twice damn luck for this; just so you know." This earned Harry a laugh from Luffy. As well as a look that all but screamed that Harry had the same luck as Luffy did, so Luffy wouldn't be taking the blame for this; not this time. At least not completely something Harry understood even if he wasn't going to give his brother the satisfaction of voicing that either.
Before they both entered the whirlpool. Neither one really looking like they really cared all that much that they were seemingly being pulled to their deaths as they went down. In fact, to Harry, Luffy almost looked like he was about to cheer and scream in joy, as if he was on a ride of sorts.
Harry wasn't sure how much time had passed since both Luffy and him had been sucked into the whirlpool. But what he did know was that when he woke up, he found himself on the beach lying beside a wooden barrel surrounded by a small band of pirates.
None of which really looked to be that strong, or very bright for that matter, to Harry. Not in the least bit, in fact to Harry's trained eye, they looked more like common thugs than anything else.
Mainly, because they all seemed to be ignoring him, as well as the obvious weapons he had one him, and paying all their attention to the wood barrel; that was right beside him. This caused Harry to raise an eyebrow at them as he began to wonder if they were blind or just that ignorant. Because he knew no matter what you didn't turn your eyes away from anyone who was armed, no matter if there was a barrel, full of possible beer, beside them or not.
But then as he listened in on the conversation they were having over his head and heard them threaten the short pink haired boy they called Coby, Harry decided that he really didn't care either way who, or how mentally challenged they may be, they where he just didn't like them anyway. Realizing this, Harry debated attacking them, or at least knocking them all out, so that he could go look for Luffy without any trouble following him.
Ok, so maybe it was more that he really just wanted to vent some anger on someone, and they were making themselves prime targets, then he was actually really worried about them actually following him. Still rather safe the sorry; at least that was what Harry told himself as he got up with a dark smirk on his face ready to do some much needed venting.
But before he could do this, much to his unvoiced disappointment, Harry found the choice taken out of his hands as the top of the barrel burst open; letting out Luffy. Who then proceeded to unknowingly knock out the largest Pirate there, while screaming about a great nap; much to Harry's amusement. An amusement that grew even larger as Luffy, with his usual clueless look on his face, turned to the remaining Pirates around him and asked.
"What the…who are you guys?"
Harry hearing this chocked back a bark of laughter, his kitunes self shining through more as his amusement rose and continued to watch the drama unfold in front of him. All the while wishing he had something to snack on as he watching everything unfold.
Because he knew Luffy wasn't as dim as he pretended to be, he wouldn't have survived as long as he did if he was. Yes, he was bull headed at time and rushed into things without thinking about it, but stupid he was not. At least not all the times, and for those times he was well that was what Harry was there for in the first place.
Harry continued to watch everything until finally it all got too much for him to take, and Harry really started to laugh aloud; going as to fall back on the floor and roll with laughter as he did so. This happened shortly after Luffy told the Pirates who had been shouting at him.
"He'll catch a cold if he sleeps there."
While pointed to the one he had just knocked out. Harry after hearing this and pulling himself together from the 'small' laughing fit it had caused him, looked back up to see all the Pirates, Luffy and the pink haired boy named Coby looking at him. All of which, except for Luffy, took one look at him and screamed out.
"WHERE DID YOU COME FROM?!" While Luffy happily called out; large grin on his face as he did so.
"HEY HARRY, I SEE YOU MADE THROUGH THE WHIRLPOOL AS WELL!"
But sadly, before Harry could say anything to Luffy, or snap at the pirates that he had been right beside them the whole time and yet not noticed at all. Something that rankled his kitsune side something seriously seeing as he hadn't been trying to be ignored in the first place, said pirates around seemed to have had enough.
Because they all, besides the one they called Coby, pulled out their swords before pointed them all at Luffy; and only at Luffy. Deeming Harry harmless most likely due to the way he looked; something that raised Harry's already mounting irritation. As they did this one of them, the second largest one seeing as the largest was still knocked out, shouted out at the still grinning teen.
"Stop screwing around. Don't you know we're Pirates! We could easily tear you all apart."
Harry hearing this felt his eyebrow rise in complete disbelieve; he felt him and Luffy could have easily taken any of them even a couple of years ago. They just looked and acted that weak, like they never really trained. Or were pirates that were semi-feared only because of their numbers and nothing more. Not to mention they still weren't taking him as a threat and Harry knew any pirate worth his salt would know not to underestimate anyone no matter how they looked.
Knowing this was true, and that the people in front of him were an insult to the name of pirates, at least in his eyes they were. Feeling this way Harry turned instead towards Luffy to see how he would react to what they were say; it was bound to be humorous.
Even as he did this Harry did keep part of his attention on the pirate to the side of him on the very off chance they were simply pretending to be as weak as they seemed; knowing better than to simply write someone off because of how weak they were.
After all Harry knew that you didn't have to be stronger than someone to defeat them sometimes it could be just smarter, faster or even just luckier. That or in the darker way Harry hoped he never had to see or face himself. A simply more cowardly way where the person would be willing betray someone to take them out; quite literally stabbing them in the back. An act that Harry hated down to his core and would never do. Yet felt oddly enough that he had seen it happen before and that there was a reason why he hated it as much as he did.
While he was doing this Harry was slowly began to unroll the razor-sharp wires he had in his gloves. After all he could tell from the others body language that they would try to attack them when their backs were turned and in doing so he would be able to fully show them why you shouldn't ignore him. Unless Harry wanted you to that is and even than it most likely wouldn't be good for your health to do so.
But when he heard just what Luffy had to say to threats they were just given, Harry had to stopped pushing out his wires and instead bite his lips harshly so as to stop himself from laughing aloud; mainly because the response given was just so Luffy. Because all Luffy did was ignore the pirates threatening him at sword point and turn to the cowering pink haired kid, who Harry knew was called Coby, and ask him.
"I'm really hungry got any food?"
Though Harry quickly lost all traces of laughter, got serious once more, when the Pirates charged at Luffy; intending to attack him while he back was turned. Just like Harry knew that they would do.
Not, that he thought that said attacks would actually hurt his brother in all but blood, as it was all blunt attacks with him being made of rubber and would those once right off of him. But honestly it was the principle of the matter.
So, with that in mind Harry lashed out with his wire easily breaking their sword and sending the tips of said sword flying as he did so. Just as he did this Luffy turned around to face the pirates that had been trying to attack him. Luffy, seeing the two pirates, completely wrapped up in Harry's wires, on the ground looking terrified said; with a practiced confused look plastered on his face.
"What are you doing all of a sudden?" Luffy received no answer from the now trapped pirates in front of him. Seeing as both pirates were ignoring Luffy as they tried to escape from the wires that Harry had wrapped around them.
Only cried out in pain as said wires started to cut their skin at the smallest movement of theirs. It seemed only light breathing was the only thing they could do without running risk of cutting themselves on the wires; and that was just barely.
Seeing this and knowing that the idiots he trapped would most likely kill themselves before they figured out not to move, Harry rolled his eyes before snapping his wires back to him; sending the two he had trapped flying as he did so. As soon as they were free the two supposed pirates struggled to their feet before in a terrified voice asked both Luffy and Harry; who now there were correctly, and completely aware of.
"W-who are you two!?" This question, as well as the tone it was said in, got a large grin from Luffy and a small, slightly chilling, smile from Harry. Before Luffy in a completely confident tone called out.
"Me? I'm Monkey D. Luffy. Nice to meet you! "After Luffy said this, Harry spoke up as he calmly told the so-called pirates in front of him; with an almost cheerful, yet completely terrifying, tone in his voice as he did so.
"And I'm Harry D Monkey…though I'm not nearly as please to meet you as Luffy seems to be!"
Hearing this from both the teen and combined with the smile on both said teens faces; Luffy big shit eating grin and Harry's I'll happily slice and dice you grin. Seemed to be too much for the pirates as they grabbed their still unconscious friend and ran away screaming at the top of their lungs. Proving, once and for all, to Harry that he was right with his first opinion of the being weak as they did so.
After the supposed pirates ran off Harry heard Coby asking about what had just happened from behind both Luffy and him; which is where Coby had decided to hide once the pirates had begun attacking. While Luffy just started after the fleeing pirates, before turning to Harry and asking in a truly bewildered tone.
"What's with them?"
This caused Harry to truly lose it once again as he started to laugh all over again; which in turn got Luffy laughing as well. That is until Coby jumped up and started to whisper in a rather panicked, harsh sounding, voice to both Harry and Luffy.
"Hurry up and run while you can! When, they come back with their friends, you'll be killed. Especially if they bring back the captain!"
Harry hearing this rolled his eyes, not the least bit terrified by what Coby way implying, and simply flexed his fingers; making sure his wires where still out in the opening. Before saying in a hopeful tone.
"I, for one, hope they do come back; it be at least a little stress relieving if they do."
Luffy, on the other hand, seemed to not care one way or another if the others came back or not. Because all he did was turn to Coby, the same grin he gave the pirates early still on his face, and cheerful tone informed the stunned pink haired kid.
"Even so, I'm hungry."
Of course, neither of these reactions went over well with Coby; not in the least bit. Though Coby reaction to their reactions did cause Harry some amusement, as his voice got even higher pitched then it was before as he all but cried out.
"How can you say that so calmly!?Both of you must be insane! There's lots of Pirates near here just waiting for a single reason to attack someone and…"
Whatever he was going to say next was cut off as Luffy began to walk away; showing just how much he cared what Coby was saying as he did so. Which is to say not at all. Seeing this Coby grabbed Luffy's arm in an attempt to stop him from going any further. While sobbing out for Luffy not to go that way, that that way was dangerous.
Behind them, watching everything with a clearly entertained look in his eyes, Harry was following them; really not wanting to miss any of this show that was going to happen. Because if he knew Luffy, and Harry really knew Luffy, things were bound to get even more interesting than they already were and get that they would get that way real fast.
Besides Harry was bored and anyone who knew Harry for even the shortest amount of time knew that there were two things you didn't want to do. And those were deliberately ignoring him when he didn't want to be ignored, something that usually only happened when he was bored or wanted a good fight and second, as well as more importantly, have him even be bored in the first place.
Unfortunately for the so-called pirates they were currently following they had managed to do both these things. So now Harry really wanted to play; and not in any way a nice way. More like a cat, or in this case a fox, playing with its food kind of way.
So, with that in mind, Harry followed the two and felt his lips twitch slightly when he saw Luffy had found where the pirates had been storing their food. Which Harry quickly noted, might have been enough to feed the supposed pirate crew for a while, but would only last Luffy for the rest of the day.
Seeing this, Harry felt a small, almost nonexistent, amount of pity for the other pirates; especially when he saw Luffy's reaction to finding said food. Something that told Harry that they really wouldn't be having any of that food for much longer.
That is Harry was feeling a small amount of pity until he remembered all the food they had stored on their boat when they had first left the island had disappeared in the whirlpool, they had been sucked in.
Realizing this and realizing that he was actually quite a bit hungry as well, Harry joined Luffy in the room where the food was being stored; after all waste not want not and all that. Besides he did want to get some of that food before Luffy got his hands on all of it.
Once he was in there and had stolen a good deal of the food to store for later, knowing they would most definitely need it. Harry sat in a corner of the room watching as Luffy devour apple after apple; seemingly not even chewing as he shoved said apples into his mouth.
While Luffy did this, Harry himself was slowly slice an orange and began eating it. Harry then watched as Coby went over to the still eating Luffy, with something obviously on his mind as he did so. Seeing this Harry could only think, 'oh a meal and a show, how nice.'
"I'm Coby and you said you were Luffy, right? That was really amazing what the two of you did back there; you had to have guts to stand up to them like that... How'd you two do that? I mean…it's just that, in all honesty, I just wish I could have done something like that. I wish I really could do something like that…" Though as usual when it came to his eating Luffy really wasn't paying much attention to anything but the food he was eating; again much to Harry amusement.
This became obvious to Coby, though Harry already knew if from experience himself, when all Luffy said in return to his question was that the apples he was eating was really good and that he wanted to get more of them; then again Luffy could be playing obvious, but Harry wasn't so sure about that. As it wasn't always a sure thing when it came to his brother; as sometimes he actually could be as oblivious as he acted. In fact, Harry knew Luffy had done something like that before; on multiple occasions, with several different people at that.
At the same time, he could also say that Luffy surprised him a bit when, out of the blue, his next question was about the ship they were on and if it was a pirate ship of some sort. Something Harry himself wanted to know as well, and at the same time showed that Luffy was paying more attention to what was going on around then what Harry had first thought. This question seemed to be something Coby was very eager to answer, if how quick he responded to Luffy's question meant anything.
"No, this isn't a Pirate ship, this is a cruise ship that was attacked by Avlida-sama; the pirate captain of those men you scared off! I promise you, she'll be here soon, especially if her men have any say about it! You should really leave…. especially you Harry-san; Avlida-Sama really won't like see you here!"
Again, Luffy really didn't seem to care about the warning Coby was giving him, then again neither did Harry. Even though he did wonder why Coby thought he should leave especially and made sure to point that out to Harry was well. Though Harry did care, and certainly approved, of Luffy's next question to Coby; which was.
"Are there any Boats on this ship; like lifeboats or something similar to that?"
Hearing this question Harry perked up and waited for Coby's answer. Obviously, there should be some boats like that on this ship, right? It was sort of regulation or something like that right?
Only to sit back down with a bit of disappointment when all Coby said was that there should be some somewhere, but it was likely that Avilda-sama took all of them if there was anyway; that is if there had been any in the first place.
Though he did snort softly to himself when Luffy began to explain just what happened to their boat and why they needed a new one. A snort that nearly turned to laughter when he was Coby gained a look of hero worship on his face; seemed like Luffy could gain fans wherever he went. Even when he wasn't even trying to get them; it was honestly hilarious.
Harry lost his battle with his attempts not to laugh and let loose some muffled chuckles when Luffy asked Coby if he was a pirate as well; the look on Coby's face when he heard this made it impossible not to. Seeing as Coby's face gain a shell shocked and slightly horrified look. A look if Harry had to just was as if he had been asked the most insulting, horrifying, thing he could have been asked.
Though that chuckle was cut off, and once more turned to a serious look, as Coby began to explain how he had been captured. How, one day he had gone fishing, only to get caught by this Avlida person and forced to be a pirate on her ship.
Hearing this, and all that came after it, caused the small smile that had been on Harry's face to quickly turn into a frown. As he listened on as Coby continued to explain how for the last two years, he had been treated like a slave on Avlida's ship, forced to be a pirate when that wasn't what he wanted.
This reminded Harry of his childhood with his aunt and Uncle and, though even if he wouldn't say it aloud, he found himself agreeing with Luffy when he called Coby an idiot. Before telling him that if he didn't like it so much, he could have simply run away from it all.
Make his own start on things, as Harry had done when he was younger; something Harry could never find it him to regret doing. Even if how it had all happened was something Harry still wasn't quite sure of. Not to mention he had been a lot younger than Coby was when all of this had happened to him, and when he had managed to escape in the first place.
But again, he found himself feeling some sympathy for Coby when he reviled how terrified he was of Avlida and that was why he wouldn't run away; similar to when Harry when he was five and at his uncle's mercy.
Yet, at the same time, Harry so wished he could get up and slaps the back of Cony's head; he wasn't anywhere near five years old. In fact, giving into his desires, that is just what Harry did, as Luffy told Coby point blank that he really was a coward.
Both of these actions caused Coby to comically cry; bringing the amusement Harry had been feeling a little while ago right back. What could he say, Harry knew he was a little bit of a sadist, and found things like this amusing, but given how he grew up he figured it was given. It was either learn to laugh with the rolls or be run over by them and honestly Harry preferred laughing.
Though this amusement got a tint of pride in it when Coby admitted that Luffy was right and that he should be braver and how he would attempt to be brave form then on out; to prove to both Luffy and himself that he could be.
These feelings of amusement and pride grew even more and were joined in with another emotion Harry knew quiet well, called exasperation, when Coby asked Luffy why he was drifting in a barrel in the first place. Hearing this Harry leaned back, trying to hide the eye twitch he knew was happening, and listen as Luffy shouted to the skies; uncaring just who might be listening.
"Because I am going to be King of the pirates!"
However, Harry had to concede that the look on Coby's face when he heard what Luffy had to say, was worth the headache Luffy casual announcement of being the king of the pirates usually gave him.
A look that was made even better when Coby sputter out in denial that Luffy was actually a pirate, and that Harry was actually part of Luffy's crew; his disbelieve easily readable on his face. This made the amusement Harry was still feeling to go to an all-new heights. It also caused him to cheerfully wave, wires still fully extended out of his gloves, at the stunned Coby; earning him a bugged eye look.
Sadly, all this amusement didn't last long as Coby lost it on Luffy and started screaming at Luffy. Telling how he wouldn't be able to make it as King of the pirates. That he wouldn't be able to get to the one piece, that he would die before he could. Fortunately, for Coby Luffy punched him in the head, before Harry could get to him, and told him point blank.
"It doesn't matter if you think that it is impossible for me to do it or not. I'm still going to do it, because I want to. I'm not going to give up, I'll never give up. I decided to become king of the pirates when I was a lot younger than you; nothing you can say will stop it from seeing my dream come true. I don't care if I die fighting for it. Not in the least bit, because at least then I can say I fought for my dream…. can you say the same?!"
This little speech renewed Harry confidence in his best friend and seemed to strike a core deep in Coby. Because, while Luffy and Harry where heading back up the stairs of the ship preparing to go get a boat off it, even if they had to steal it off the ship, Coby leaped up after them and began to speak. The awe that had been in his eyes previously back in full force as he did so.
"Not afraid to die for you dream…maybe I could do that too. Maybe I could do what I wanted; what I have want since I could remember... Maybe I could join the Marines." Here Luffy interrupted with a question of Marines, in an almost disbelieving tone, while Harry simply raised an eyebrow. Both these reactions caused Coby to get even more fired up by what he was saying.
"That's right! My dream is to catch bad guys! It's been my dream ever since my childhood… Can I do it, that's something I have asked myself for the longest time. Always doubting myself. But know I now, that I can…. No, I will do it! I'm going to get out of here and stop working as a slave for Alvida-sama! No, I'll catch Alvida…" unfortunately whatever else Coby was going to say was cut off as the roof above him came crashing down and a loud female voice boomed out through the cloud of wreckage.
"Just who are you going to catch Eh, Coby!" as this last bit was said the last of the smoke disappeared and let everyone see just who had been speaking. Harry seeing her felt his Kitsune mischievous come in to play and before he could stop himself, not that he really wanted to, he found himself saying; oddly enough being echoed by Luffy as he did so.
"Who's the fat lady?"
"Who's the fat Lady?!"
Though Harry freely would admit that his question was said in a clearly cheeky tone, while Luffy was actually an innocent curious tone. Though one day Harry swore his lessons on the utter joy of chaos and mischiefs would get through to Luffy; one way or another. And his brother would turn out brilliant in it, just as Harry always knew he would.
Though no matter how their comments were said, neither one of them really went over well with, who Harry was assuming was, Alvida; not in the least bit. Harry figured this because of everyone's reactions to what was said. Which was everyone's jaw dropped and Alvida went red with rage as she erupted; screaming out Brats and swinging her giant club at the two of them.
Seeing this both Harry and Luffy jumped in opposite directions. Luffy toward where Coby was and Harry toward where the Pirates where staring at them in a completely stupefied fashion.
Seeing these pirates, and seeing a brilliant opportunity, Harry gave them all happy smile and waved at them. Before flicking his wrists and cutting three of them in half before they could even blink.
After doing this Harry cheerful descended on the remaining, now scared witless, pirates. Hey Luffy, may be all about second chance, or things like that, but he wasn't nearly as much; though if it did come down to it he would listen to his brother if he had to. After all Luffy was his Captain and what kind of Pirate let alone brother would he be if he didn't listen to him.
While this was happening with Harry, Luffy had grabbed Coby and jumped to the top of the ship. Where, as is so happens, there were more pirates there waiting to attack the two of them.
Though this proved to be rather easy for Luffy as he defeated one pirate after another without even really looking at who he was attacking or even really trying to fight; amazing Coby who was watching Luffy in wide eyed wonder.
That is until they decided to gang up on him with at least thirty different pirates against his one, this got him paying a little more attention to what was going on. In fact, seeing them gang up on him like they were had Luffy running for a bit; even if it was jokingly to lure them in a false sense of security.
Because as he ran past a pole Luffy grabbed said pole and stretched his arm out to unbelievable lengths. Before, with a shout of Gum, Gum Rocket, shoot out towards all of them and knocked them all flat on their backs. Once more leaving Coby staring in disbelieves.
This is the scene both Alvida and Harry came up on. Alvida looked on it with horror in her eyes, as well as a bit of disbelieve, while Harry pouted and began muttering about Luffy getting all the fun. A pout that quickly turned to a snicker as Coby in a slightly shaky voice asked Luffy.
"Luffy…what are you?"
This snicker then turned to an all-out laugh when casual as you please Luffy stretched out his cheek to an impossible length and cheerfully told both Coby and Alvin, who was now behind Coby listening in.
"Me? I'm a rubber man." Luffy then turning to Harry, having heard his laughter, pointed to him and continued talking.
"And Harry here is a fox…err Kitsune man."
This caused Harry to scowl slightly at Luffy, having not wanting to tell anyone his power, nor really like the name Luffy had dubbed him with, before rolling his eyes and joining Luffy's side; ignoring the ridiculous name for the time being.
Once Harry did this Coby seemed to notice that Alvida was currently behind him and rushed over to hide behind both Harry and Luffy. After this happened and getting the feeling that Luffy wasn't going to say anything else, in a dark tone Alvin asked the teens that were either smiling or smirking down at her.
"You two ate the devil fruits, right?"
Which got her a positive nod from both of them; to what Harry thought was a very obvious question. After this was answered Harry saw Alvida looking at him with a noticeable, very familiar, and completely unwanted, gleam in her eyes.
Seeing this look and know just what it meant Harry used his powers to clamp down on the Pheromones he was giving out. Knowing enough from very similar looks in others eyes in the past to know just what was happening and how to stop it. Something he learned really quickly and something he rather hated having to do in the first place.
After Harry clamped down on his Pheromones, and kicked the now laughing Luffy, he noticed that Alvida shook herself a bit and went back to what she had been saying before his pheromones had started getting to her. She didn't seem all to please about what had just happened, or what she had just found out and she let them know this with the tone she spat out her next statement.
"I've heard rumors about those things, but I never really thought they actually existed; nor did I think they would be so bazar…." Here Alvin trailed off before beginning again this time sounding incredible smug as she spoke.
"The two of you are so skilled for your age… that means the Marines had to have trained you rather harshly to get the skills you do now. The two of you must be bounty hunters of some sort, right? You're here for me, right?" She said this last bit with a bit of pride as if she was proud of herself for attracting bounty hunters.
Harry was sure that pride was hurt when Luffy casually told her that he was a pirate; not any bounty hunter. Not only that but he had never heard of her to begin with and even if he did, he would certainly never go after her.
In fact, Harry was sure it was because of that wounded prided, and the earlier rage, that what happened next actually happened. Not that he was complaining about it or anything, see as it did give him something to actually do.
Because after some talking, mainly Alvin talking to herself with Luffy not really listening to a thing she had to say, Alvida started to attack both Luffy and Harry. Stating that since they were pirates like her then they must be her enemies; which would have been true rather they were pirates or not. Though Harry was sure one of the main reasons she was attacking them was because they had been laughing when Coby told her she was a nasty old fat hag; wounded pride and all that.
Anyway, Harry ended up carrying Coby on his back, mainly so that he wouldn't be hit by Alvida's club, which she was now wildly swinging around, as he danced out of Alvin's reach. While Luffy ended up winding her up before letting Alvin hit him on the head with her club.
Something Harry knew wouldn't hurt Luffy in the least bit, having seen him be hit by things much hard and at a much great force then Alvin's club; for example, his tails when he was in a bad mood being one of them. Or even Grandpa's so called fist of love both of which Harry knew could cause more damage that Alvida did.
In fact, if anything being hit with the club actually helped Luffy launch his next attack at her better than he previously had and before Harry even knew it Luffy had launched Alvida sky high with one of his Gum Gum pistol punches; causing Harry to pout once more about Luffy getting all the fun fights. As well as promising silently to himself that the next big fight would be his, instead of Luffy's; rather his brother liked it or not.
Once Alvida was gone, having been knock who knows whereby the force of Luffy's blow, all the pirates that had been in her crew seemed to be very eager to do whatever Luffy said. Even if he had ordered them to give Coby one of the only spare boats, they had so that he could go join the Marines. They were all so terrified of Luffy, something which only Harry really seemed to notice, absolutely no protest was given about the order, and they had all but ran to the ship to get Coby the boat he needed.
Which was how Luffy, Coby, and Harry found themselves on a small boat heading toward the nearest island. With Coby directing the both of them because neither Luffy nor Harry really had any sense of direction. Much to Harry's shame who had tried more than one to gain a sense of direction only to end up hopelessly lost.
Though he could say at the very least he was better than his brother at it and wouldn't get lost going in a straight line. Though that could be because Luffy never really cared to learn anything about directions or navigation unlike Harry. Who had at least finally master the basics of navigation, the bare basics at that after years of effort put into it. Sadly, it wasn't something Harry was exactly proud of considering all the time he put into it he could still get lost rather easily if he wasn't paying complete attention to where he was going.
As they traveled to the next island Coby decided to ask Luffy a question that had been bothering him for a while. While Harry himself lend back in the boat and relaxed; or relaxed as much as he could on the small boat.
While secretly hoping he would be getting another interesting show like he had back on the other island. After all Coby's reaction to everything was what Harry was sure was comedy gold. Then again Harry got the strong feeling that traveling around with Luffy would always be interesting in one way or another.
"Hey Luffy, if finding the one piece is you goal, does that means you're heading to the grand line right? You know it's also called the graveyard of pirates, right?" Here Coby paused so that he could get an answer.
Which Luffy quickly gave him; while Harry smirked getting a feeling he knew where this was going and was happy to let someone else get the headache for once. He had gotten plenty enough when it came to dealing, or trying to teach, Luffy anything; his brother was way too hard head for his own good sometime. Not that Harry would have him any other way either.
"Yeah and that's why I need a strong crew. I already have my brother Harry here, but I do need more. My brothers more of…how did he put it ahh... a hidden strength kind of guy. I need someone who both looks strong and is strong… Speaking of which, that Pirate hunter you mentioned earlier…what kind of guy is he?"
Not expecting this answer and not knowing where it was going, nor seeing the slightly pitying though thoroughly amused glace Harry was giving him, Coby answered Luffy the best he could.
"You mean Zoro? I heard he was captured by the Marines." This answer seemed to depress Luffy slightly as he continued to question Coby this time by asking; to the now very visible amusement of Harry.
"What, so he's weak then?"
This question though seemed to be the wrong thing to say to Coby because, in what Harry was sure was typical behavior for him, he jumped up, forgetting they were in a very much tip able boat as he did so, and began shouting at Luffy.
Seeming not noticing the fiery glare he was getting from Harry as he held on to the sides of the wobbling boat. Though that was highly debatable as Coby did edge closer to Luffy, despite the fact he was yelling at him. So maybe he did notice the death glare Harry was giving him for nearly tipping over the boat.
"Not at all! He's a terrifying beast!"
Hearing Coby say this Harry shook his head and pulled down his bandanna; making it lay over his eyes as he did this. Seeing as he had decided he had enough of this show and wanting to really rest before they got to the oncoming island.
Knowing that now Luffy had gotten that little bit of information from Coby he was going to attempt to get this Zoro character to join their crew; rather he wanted to or not. As Harry thought on this and how stubborn his brother could be he couldn't help inwardly chuckle as he drifted off to sleep.
Knowing even as he did this that they would most likely soon have a new swords man joining their journey; that is if Luffy like his personality enough. Just as he finally gave into the call of sweet sleep, Coby wails of disbelieve echoing around him as he did so, Harry could help but think.
'I knew I was right when I said that Luffy make even the simplest trips entertaining as hell.' Well, that and 'Seriously I only took my eyes of him for a minute what has he done now.'