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 any money off of either one of them.
A.N-Also because I got a couple of asking me what Harry looked like and what he was wearing. Here is a description of the current him unless I say otherwise. Harry is taller than Luffy by about a couple of inches and just an inch or two under Zoro's height. He has mid-back length black hair; that shines a dark red in the sunlight. Hair which, he either has in a tight braid or bun, and is something he uses to hide his many senbon needle or smaller blades. He also uses his hair as a way to help disguise himself so he can get better information; seeing as he is the spy/ninja/master of disguise of the crew. He has a build that is lean and looks to be really fast; almost delicate looking. Which is why he is called a hidden strength, deceiving in appearance because most would say he looks harmless. Like state in an earlier chapter he looks a lot like his mother but now that he is older his cheekbone have really started to show giving him a more sharper slightly masculine look. He wears dark black pants that are tight around the top but get bagger as they go down his leg; giving him room to hide his weapons in them; as well as room to move. He wears a tight fitting, but not too tight, blood red t-shirt with a black skull on the front (a skull that wears a straw hat which he knows will be somehow become part Luffy's pirate symbol). He also wears the bandana Shanks gave him at all times; either one his head to hide his ears or around his mouth as a face mask. All and all Harry is really eye catching; like most Kitsunes are. Any other thing, or any changes that are going to be made, will be in the story. As for the number of tails he has well that will be in the story as well right now it is a surprise.
Chapter eight
Luffy, Harry and Coby hadn't been on their small lifeboat for long, or at least it didn't feel that long to Harry who had slept through half the journey and was just recently waking up from said nap. When Harry started to see the Island, Coby had been talking about just a little earlier.
Seeing this island, Harry suddenly became really grateful for two things, one being the fact that Coby had been the one leading them to it. Because Harry knew, without a shadow of a doubt in his mind, that if it had been either Luffy or him guiding the boat it would have taken the days to get to the island; if they ever got to the island to begin with.
And two because they were finally getting off the boat. Now don't get him wrong he loved being out at sea and would most defiantly like to be out on it longer, but only if they had a large boat where he could get away from people if he wanted to. Seriously being cramped in the small boat with Luffy and being as bored as he currently was, was mind numbing
And had him debating causing some chaos with only the excuse the boat in question would most likely get tipped over if he did actual stop him from doing so. As Harry knew both he and Luffy couldn't swim and wasn't going to tempt fate in such a way. Not when there wasn't someone strong enough to dive in after them and safe them, he wasn't; something Harry knew Coby definitely wasn't strong enough to do. Hell, Harry wasn't even sure if Coby himself knew how to swim in the first place. Something that if they did know each other long Harry knew he should ask.
But still as the island came into view, and Luffy's exited chatter got even louder, Harry couldn't help but feel a tingle of excitement go down his spine; one that Harry knew was echoed by his brother. Because if Luffy got his way, and he usually did, then that would mean that they were going to finally going to have their first member, or at least the first member neither of them knew yet, joining in Luffy's crew. It also meant that there would soon be something that would finally, hopefully, put an end to his boredom.
Eye shining brightly at this, and the thought of having a full pack once again, Harry tightened the gloves on his hands before grinning. He was really excited about what was going to happen, and the fact that he didn't have to wait much longer for it to happen.
Because despite being the spy and master of disguise for the crew, he wasn't really patient unless he completely and necessarily had to be. In fact, right now he kind of felt like take a short nap instead of waiting for them to reach the island. And this was with him only having woken up not even an hour or two ago from when he had first fallen asleep to begin with.
What could he say but laying in the sun like he was, made him want to just long and sunbath in it; similar to how a cat would. Though he'd most likely humiliate anyone who compared him to a cat to begin with; even if he did have similar thoughts inside his head.
When their boat finally hit the shore of the island, Harry watched through nearly closed eye, as he was just recently waking up once again, as Luffy jumped out of the boat. Showing just how eager he was to be on this island as he did so. Before turning and shout out to Coby; who just so happened to be right beside Luffy to begin with.
"Here we are, in the town of the Marines!"
Harry hearing this felt his eye begin to twitch wildly once again, as he climbed out of the boat. Then after making sure the bandana covered his ears and that his tail weren't showing, honestly not feeling like calling them back in quiet yet, Harry walked to Luffy's side. Once he got there Harry wasted no time, not even pausing in his steps, as he raised a fist and punched Luffy hard on the head; angrily muttering out.
"Don't scream out things like that! We don't need that kind of attention not now at least!" Luffy, to Coby's confusion, only pouted slightly at the punch; as well as what was said to him. Before getting up from the ground, where said punch had placed him, and acted like what had just happen was an everyday occurrence.
Something that if Coby, had thought to asking Harry, he would have found out that it pretty much was. In fact, he would have found out that quite a few people tried to and often time failed, to knock some sense into Luffy head one way or another; pretty much daily.
Not only that but he would find that while Harry hadn't used his full strength in the blow, as he hadn't actually wanted to hurt his brother, he had used a good deal of strength behind the blow in question; as it often was the only way Luffy would actually listen to what was being said.
Even if Luffy often did exaggerate the strength of the blow Harry had done, as Harry knew it hadn't been enough to send Luffy to the floor. As unless they were sparing he never hit Luffy that hard. Still, he had to admit the reactions of others to it was rather funny, and probably why Luffy had done what he had in the first place.
After noting this and rolled his eyes slightly at Luffy's reaction no matter how amusing it may be at time, Harry walked off toward the village. A now very amused Luffy, who seemed to know just what Harry was thinking, following right beside him as he did so. As they did this, the two took no real notice, or at least that is what it seemed like the didn't, as Coby followed behind them; trying to talk what he believed to be some common sense into them.
"Hey Luffy-San, Harry-san I really don't think this is a good idea. I mean you guys are pirates and this island had a marine base on it…. that doesn't scream good idea to me. Not only that but I think that you really shouldn't make this Zorro guy part of your crew! I mean he could hurt you Harry-san!"
But this didn't cause either Harry or Luffy to even pause in their steps toward where they believed Zorro to be located. Though Harry did begin to develop a twitch at being singled out again, most likely because of the way he looked.
He was almost always singled out, or even teased about how delicate and harmless he looked. Though it should be noted that no one ever did it again after Harry final lost it and dealt with them. Showing them just how delicate and harmless he truly was.
In fact, the two didn't even bother to turn back to face Coby as both of them answered him. Each doing so about the same time, and both of them showing that they were going to form their own opinion on Zoro, and not take anyone else's as they did so.
"Well, we won't know if he is going to part of the crew until we meet him, now will we? Though I am betting he will be." Was Harry casual comment, as waved a hand back at Coby and continued walk. Ignoring said boy's bug-eyed stare his statement, as well as the seemingly lack of care it had been said with, had earned him.
"I haven't decided if he's a good person yet…" Was what Luffy said, slightly after Harry has spoken, though this finally seemed to be too much for Coby to take and set him off once again. As in a panicked tone he nearly shouted at Luffy; his voice hitting an all-new high pitch, that left Harry's ears ringing slightly, as he did so.
"He's been arrested by the Marines! He's got to be a bad Guy if their holding him prisoner like that! Only bad guys are arrested by the marines after all!" Hearing this Harry seriously felt like punching Coby upside the head to knock some sense in him.
To hopefully get him to stop thinking in a world of only black or white and hopefully make him see that the world was full of greys. To see that despite the fact that the Marines had originally been started as protection against the darker side of life, it had gotten corrupted in a lot of different places.
That despite what Coby may think, the Marines weren't perfect, they weren't all light and the pirates where all dark. Even if Harry would admit that there were some who did follow what the Marines of old had but where so tired up in the law that they really couldn't do what they felt was right any longer.
You'd have thought Coby would have had learned this at least somewhat seeing as Luffy and him had pretty much rescued him and they claimed to be pirates themselves. So no, it wasn't only light and dark when it came to those that tried to govern the sea and like anywhere else there were made up of all kinds of shades of grey instead.
In all honest, Harry hated people who saw the world in only black and white like Coby was doing, at least at the moment he seemed to. But at the same time, he knew that Coby was young and would learn the difference between it all; most likely rather quickly given what he had already seen.
Or if not that rather harshly in the near future as there was no way he wouldn't be able to learn that if he did join the marines; like he seemed to want to. So, instead Harry simply clenched his fist slightly before speeding up his walk a bit. If it put him further from Coby, then oh well, it really was no skin of his nose.
Now that Harry had speed up his walk, he was a little ahead of his brother Luffy, who seemed to be looking around taking in the sights. Seeing this, and not wanting Luffy to get to far behind, Harry sighed and stopped walking completely, at least until Luffy, as well as Coby, had caught back up with him. As he did this Harry heard Luffy asking Coby, who still didn't seem to notice the rather cold shoulder Harry was giving him, a question.
"I wonder if that Zoro guy is inside the base?"
Hearing this Harry was about the give Luffy a rather sarcastic reply back, when he saw everyone's reaction to Luffy's question. Or to be more precise when he was everyone jump up and run away from Luffy after he had asked said question. Seeing this Harry raised an eyebrow before wondering aloud.
"Wonder what's wrong with them."
That when he saw Coby lean over, finally seeming to take notice of Harry and gained a blush on his face as he did so, and as he answered Harry's question in a whisper, rather sounding nervous tone.
"It seems that Zoro's name is like a Taboo here or something similar to that."
Hearing this Harry, and after shaking himself of his earlier anger at Coby, had to nod. What Coby said did make since, and it did explain why the villagers were reacting the way they were. Though knowing this didn't make Harry any less eager to meet Zoro; if anything, it intrigued him more. Though if Harry had it his way, he would be meeting Zoro carefully; just to make sure.
Luffy however continued to show that stubborn personality, that Harry both loved and hated, as he once again began to walk toward the base; speaking to Coby the whole way. It seemed that he was going to completely ignore how everyone else reacted, or even thought of Zoro and form his own opinion upon meeting him.
Seeing this, Harry had to sigh, glanced heavenwards, before smiling to himself and put his hands behind the back of his head; despite how it seemed at times he really wouldn't have his brother any other way. As often him and Luffy seemed to be on the same wavelength, at least they were when it came to forming their own opinions instead of believing what others may think.
Once he did this and came to terms with the fact they were basically, badly, sneaking on to a marine base. With no plans whatsoever, be it what they were doing once they got there or even more importantly for escaping when, not if but when, they got caught Harry followed Luffy. Keeping any eye out for any sudden movement, and taking in all the possible exit, as well as keeping a fox-like ear out for any other noises, as he did so. After all, Harry had long since learned to be prepared for anything, especially if Luffy is the one leading or doing it.
By doing this, Harry was able to hear both what Luffy and Coby was saying, as well as some of the conversation around them. It was while he was doing this that Harry found some very interesting facts.
None more so than the fear, if not outright terror, the town's people showed to this Marine, one that seemed to be called Captain Morgan. Which, in Harry's opinion honestly, showed when all the towns' people pretty much cowered away from them when Coby simply mentioned his name; a reaction much worse than they had for Zoro's name.
This reaction though earned a loud laugh from Luffy as he commented about what an interesting town this was. Though Harry could see a certain fierce look in Luffy's eyes even as he said this letting Harry know that yes Luffy was seeing just as much as he was and was taking note of it all.
That, and the earlier reactions, earned a small, almost exited looking, smirk from Harry as he continued following them. All the while continuing to listen in on conversation around them; hoping to find out some more helpful information, of some sort, as he did so. After all he would be a very good master spy or master of disguise if he was uninformed, now would he?
All too soon in Harry's mind, who had been finding some very interesting, very helpful, information from the conversation he was listening in to. They found themselves in front of the Marine base doors. Seeing this, Harry felt a sliver of annoyance go through his body. But said annoyance was quickly replaced by a thrill of excitement as he remembered just why they were there in the first place.
Remembering this, Harry gave a quick fox-like grin before joining Luffy in climbing on the Marine wall. Managing to get up there much faster and with much more grace then Luffy as he did so; mainly because of his Kitsune sense of balance. And the fact, unlike Luffy, he didn't try to plow on through the wall through force of will and instead looked for cracks and nooks to make it easy to climb up.
Once they reached the top of the wall Harry heard Luffy gleefully exclaim, echoing the excitement Harry himself was feeling; as well as asking the question Harry wanted to know as well.
"Now, just where is this so-called demon?" Hearing this from Luffy, caused Harry to also start to look around; listening with half an ear as Coby muttered out.
"He wouldn't be in a place like this. The marines are smarter than that, they would have someone so dangerous someplace safer for everyone else around him. He'd probably in an isolated cell deep inside..."
Again, Harry felt a small urge to hit Coby on the head and again he resisted this urge; mainly because he knew Coby still hadn't learned yet but that he would soon. Instead, Harry tuned out Coby and began concentrating on the tied-up figure in the far back part of the Marine yard he had just spotted.
A figure Luffy seemed to notice as well if his call of, 'There he is!' as he jumped down from the wall meant anything. Seeing Luffy jump down, without a care in the world Harry felt the tick that he finally managed to get rid of come back to his eye; full force.
Before Harry shrugged his shoulders and decided to ignore it; after all this wasn't the first Luffy did something without thinking. And, honestly knowing his brother as he did, Harry seriously doubted it would be the last time either.
After all, Luffy was the type to leap first before looking, he had just done so for crying aloud. Complaining or fussing about it, when he had long since learned that doing so wasn't going to solve anything wasn't going to help in the least bit. Harry knew he just need to make sure he was there to help the best he can and fight at his brother's side when things did take a turn for the worst. That or do what he was doing now and observe the situation to help ensure things don't take that turn for the worst in the first place.
Knowing this Harry, still on the wall hidden by the shadows, turned back toward where the supposed Zoro was and began to take in all the details he could about the man. Starting with the starling light green hair on his head, to the fact he looked to be extremely hungry; not to mention a bit beat up.
As Harry was taking in these observations Luffy had climbed back up on the wall, with Coby by his side as he did so. It seemed that Coby didn't want to believe that Zoro was actually there instead of deeper in the marine base like he believed as well as clearly stated earlier.
Only he had no choice but to believe it when he set his eyes on him. Though Harry did note with some amusement, that Coby did sound completely terrified when he realized that Luffy was right and Zoro was just right in front of him, held back by only what looked like to be some thick ropes. Something Harry knew with the correct amount of force or hidden weapon could be broken through with enough effort.
Harry even had to fight back a smile when he heard Coby's hushed whisper of Zoro's full name; as well as a small description of the clothes he was wearing. This amusement quickly tripled as he heard Luffy's Happy go lucky voce ask Coby, causing Harry to get the feeling Luffy was teasing Coby a little bit as he did so.
"Hey if we untie those ropes holding him up, do you think he can escape?"
Harry after this was said gave both Coby and Luffy a fanged grin, one that just screamed pure mischief, before happily chirping out; mainly just to creep Coby out.
"Yeah, that's about what would happen."
As he said this Harry ignored, and perhaps enjoyed a little, the screaming of Coby's. As he shouted at the two of them not to say such stupid things, obviously terrified of what would happen if Zoro did escape.
Harry also tuned out the response Luffy gave Coby in return. Not because he didn't care, but because he could tell that Zoro was looking right at them and Harry instincts told him something serious was about to happen. This was proven to be true when Zoro called out.
"Hey, to the idiots currently gapping at me." Causing both Luffy, and Coby, to stop arguing and look at him. Seeing this, and knowing he now had their attention, Zoro continued.
"You're bothering me…get lost."
Harry hearing this, and knowing it wasn't directed at him seeing as from his position Zoro couldn't see him, felt the urge to laugh build up in him; an urge that got even bigger as he watched Coby's panicked reaction and Luffy's nonchalant one. He was so amused by this and trying to keep the urge to laugh madly away, that he almost didn't notice as a small ladder appeared beside them; almost.
He, along with the other, then watched a bit wide eyed as a small girl, who looked no older than six or maybe seven at the oldest, climbed up the ladder and shushed both Coby and Luffy. Something that once again caused Harry to bite his lip, in a desperate attempt to stop himself from chuckling. He knew being around Luffy was going to be entertaining but he had no idea it would be this entertaining this soon.
Harry then watched, with a bit of worry in his eyes, as the girl, who had climbed up the ladder, threw a rope down the Marine wall. One she used to climb down the other side of the wall; in a rather quick fashion. Before immediately heading towards Zoro.
As he watched this, doing his best to tune out Coby near hysterical screaming, Harry saw that the girl wasn't the least bit scared, nor did Zoro look like he wanted to hurt her. Curious as to what was going on, and getting the feeling that he would get some answers to why everyone outside was reacting the way they had been Harry removed the Bandana. Not to mention also called back out his tails. Both so he could hear what was going on better and because he got the gut feeling he would have needed them both real soon.
And if there was one thing Harry had learned over the years, it was to listen to his gut feelings. After all, they saved his life on several different occasions in the past and had never led him wrong before. The fact that said instincts had only gotten stronger after he had eaten the devil fruit he had, and seemed to almost be able to predict things happening a bit before they actual did happen, made Harry only listen to them more.
As he did this, Harry begin to hear the conversation between the two down below him and as he did Harry had to fight back a small smile. It seemed the little girl was worried that Zoro was hungry and had decided to make him some rice balls. A smile that quickly died before it could really make itself at home on his face as the conversation continued this time with Zoro warning the girl away.
"You're going to be killed. Shorty, go way." But it seemed that the girl didn't want to listen, or perhaps wasn't listening as she untied what she had been carrying and told Zoro.
"You haven't eaten anything though…Here this is my first time making them and I made them with all my heart!"
Harry could tell that this affected Zoro but at the same time he could tell that Zoro was trying not to let it show. Knowing this Harry narrowed his eyes slightly in concentration, trying to figure out why things were playing out the way they were, as Zoro continued to try to get the girl to leave.
"You're annoying! Hurry up and go home already!"
"But…."
"I don't want any of your rice balls. Now leave, don't make me hurt you!" Harry hearing this and hearing the small plea hidden in Zoro's voice as he said all of this. Felt his eyes narrow even more, as he began to once again wonder just what was happening and why Zoro was reacting the way he was. There had to be a reason why his scent, looks and tone didn't match just what he was saying.
That is when he heard it, footsteps making their way toward where Zoro and the little girl where. Hearing this, Harry turned his head to the right, just in time to see the metal gates, that were off on the side, open; letting in three different people. After this happened Harry heard what he swore up and down was the most nerve grating voice he heard yet, practically whine out.
"You shouldn't be bullying kids like that Zoro." And while Harry agreed, at least partially, with what was being said. He really didn't like the tone it was being said in. It just rubbed him the wrong way, so he continued listening in, knowing that there was going to be more, and that he really wasn't going to like it.
"Looks like you're still way too energetic, Roronoa Zoro." This was said by the man in the middle, the one who owned the ear grating voice that had spoken before, and one of the most strangest looking man Harry had seen yet.
With blond hair cut similar to what Harry assumed was a bowl cut, a rather ridiculous looking purple and pink outfit, along with a face that looked, well how Harry always assumed a weak-willed daddy's boy's face would always look like. And for some strange reason unknown to Harry, he had the strange urge to call the man a ferret, why he had no idea but he did. Beside him Harry heard Luffy mutter.
"And yet another weird guy appears... wonder what's going to happen now" Which was something Harry found himself readily agreeing with; even if he didn't voice it aloud. Though Harry did find himself, once again rolling his eyes and biting his lips so he didn't spit out a sarcastic retort, about how the world wasn't black and white, when he heard Coby hoarsely whisper out.
"Thank goodness, the Marines are here. I'm sure that, that little girl will be fine now."
Something he managed to stop himself from doing mainly because he knew, his instincts screamed it out to him, that Zoro wasn't going to hurt the little girl in front of him, and he was about to tell Coby just this, with some less than polite words thrown in, when he saw the glint in one he felt should be called Daddy boy's eyes.
Seeing this, Harry quickly turned back to the scene down below him and ignored Coby. Once he did, Harry would later swear that he saw red as he took in the scene in front of him. As daddy's boy looked down at the girl, who was now almost cowering in front of Zoro, before in a sickeningly sweet voice telling her.
"Hey, those rice balls look pretty good."
Before snatching one from the little girl making her cry out in denial and try to get the rice ball back from Daddy's boy. Seeing this, Harry almost jumped down and had to actually be held back from doing so by Luffy; surprising since it was usually the other way around with Harry holding Luffy back from doing something he shouldn't.
Though Harry did quickly stop struggling against Luffy's hold, if only so that he could go down there and separate Daddy boy's head from his shoulder, when said daddy boy's face scrunched up in disgust as he screamed out.
"It's full of sugar! That Disgusting! Rice Balls need salt! Salt!"
hearing this Harry laughed slightly at Daddy's boy's plight and thought quietly to himself ' that what you deserve you bastard!' Though this laughter was instantly cut off as the scene in front of him continued to play out.
As daddy's boy smacked the remaining rice ball from the girl's hand and began to stomp on it right in front of her. As the girl sunk to her knees crying out for him to stop doing that. As the little girl began to cry, she had made the rice ball with all her heart. By then Harry swore he was seeing red once more, a red that got even deeper and darker, as Daddy's boy pulled out a sheet of paper from within his shirt and in a mocking tone told the little girl.
"Haven't you read the poster yet? It says, 'Anyone who helps this criminal, or any criminal that this base is holding, will be executed along with the criminal they were trying to assist. Signed Marine captain Morgan, hehehe Brat, you know who my father is right?" After saying this the Daddy's boy gave smug smirk to the now trembling girl before turning to face one of the marine guards that were on the side of him.
Seeing this, well more like hearing all of this, Harry felt himself started to tremble slightly. Though not in fear like the little girl was currently doing, no he was trembling in pure rage. In fact, he was so angry he nearly didn't hear Luffy and Coby's conversation about daddy's boy being the Marine captain's son; despite the fact they were right beside him.
Seconds later Harry had to literal fight himself to stay in the place he was in, and this was with Coby and Luffy holding him back, as he heard daddy's boy, in the same infuriating smug tone that he had been speaking in the entire time, tell one of the Marines beside him.
"Hey, toss this brat out!"
Hearing this but knowing he wasn't able, or more like couldn't at the moment, jump down there and beat some sense in to Daddy's boy, Harry settled for growling a low but none the less hair rising growl at the Marines down below him. A growl that got worse when Daddy's boy, seeing that the Marines he was speaking to was reluctant to do what he said, grabbed said marine and angrily shouted out at him.
"I'm telling you to toss her outside! Are you disobeying my orders? I'll tell my father and then YOU'LL have to deal with HIM!" This last bit seemed to scare the Marine into doing what he was told because, much to Harry fury, the Marine barked out that he would do it right away.
Before going over and lifting the girl up, whispering softly that he was sorry he had to hurt her as he did so and that it would be best if she tucked and rolled so the damage wouldn't be that bad; which really did nothing to calm Harry's growing rage.
Rage that nearly exploded out of him when he heard the girl scream and suddenly go flying over the wall they were on. Seeing this Harry leaped of the wall attempting to catch her, and he did catch her, but at the same time he also caught Luffy who had also dived off the wall to save the little girl as well.
Harry felt himself smile slightly at this, especially as he took in then the grin on Luffy's face, as the little girl thanked both of them for rescuing her. Hearing this, Harry couldn't help but smile at the little girl in his arms.
A smile that got a bit bigger, as well as a bit more mischievous, as he saw her staring, with wide eyes, at both his ears and tails. Seeing this, he slowly bent down, so he was eye level with her and, wanting her to calm down and be able to help her get over the ordeal she had just been through faster, asked he in his friendliest tone.
"You want to pet them? I promise you they're really as soft as they look; softer even." waving his tails slightly as he did so, smiling slightly as the little girl's eyes zeroed in on them.
This question, as well as the actions after said question, earned Harry an exited squeal, which caused his ear to go down slightly, to Luffy and Coby amusement, before the little girl all but pounced on his tails; really eager to pet them.
As the girl was petting his tails, Harry's ears perked up as he continued to listen in on the conversation that was currently going on behind the marine walls. As he did this Harry could feel his eyes widening just slightly as he took in all the information, he was able to hear.
After listening to everything that he wanted to at the moment Harry turned to inform Luffy of everything he had just learnt. Only for his eyes to once again begin to twitch as he noticed that Luffy was no longer beside him like he had been just a minute ago. In fact, if Harry's ears weren't playing tricks on him, Luffy was currently over the wall talking to Zoro.
Realizing this Harry began to stand up to go over the wall with Luffy, hopefully before he said anything really stupid. But before Harry could do that, he had to get the little girl to let go of his tails; and stop her from petting him. Something she didn't seem all too keen on doing. Harry realizing this, but knowing away around that, turned to said girl and, with a smile clear on his face, told her.
"Can you let go of my tails for a bit? I promise, later on you can pet them as much as you like, but right now I really need to get over the wall my friend just went over. Before he does anything really….um…dangerous."
The little girl, much to Harry relief because he really didn't want to hurt her feeling, seemed to understand because she quickly let go of Harry's tails. Feeling this Harry wasted no time in getting over the Marine wall; arriving beside Luffy just in time to hear Zoro ask Luffy.
"Can you get me that?"
While pointing, best he could, toward the stomped-on rice ball the little girl had made him. Seeing this and get a feeling just what Zoro was going to do Harry felt his eyes widen and soften a bit. Only to develop a twitch all over again, something Harry swore he would get checked as soon as he could because he was happening way too often, when Luffy asked Zoro.
"Are you really going to eat this now? It is more of a dirt ball than anything else." Hearing this Harry almost felt like joining Zoro when he shouted out.
"Shut up and just give it to me!"
Harry then watched as Luffy feed Zoro the rice ball and as Zoro choked the rice ball down. Before telling Luffy thanks and to tell the little girl from before that it was delicious. Harry hearing this smirked light to himself and then looked a Luffy who was also smiling. Giving Harry the feeling that Luffy also knew what Zoro was doing from the begin, but he just wanted to play with him for a bit.
Later after they had left the Marine base, and after they were able to take the little girl that was now with them back to her home, Harry listened with, half lidded eyes, as Luffy told the little girl that Zoro had eaten her rice ball.
Not only that but he had also loved every last bit of it. This bit of information really seemed to make said little girl happy, if her exited cry of really and tightening of her grip on Harry's tail, something that made Harry wince slightly seeing how sensitive his tails were, meant anything. The happy scene though was cut short when Coby somber voice asked from behind them.
"Is Zoro really an evil guy, like the Marine around here are saying?"
This question got Coby a glare from Harry. Who still didn't like Coby all that much for reasons he really couldn't explain, even to himself. Though he knew at least some of it came from the fact he stubbornly held onto his black and white view of the world.
A raised eyebrow, as well as a full-face grin, from Luffy, and a very passionate No from the little girl they had rescued was Coby's answer. A little girl who actually surprised Harry a bit with the passion behind her tone as she told Coby this; at least until she started to explain why she had reacted the way she did.
"Well, he's in jail because of us. And everything is Helmeppote's fault in the first place!"
Harry, Luffy, and Coby all listen on as she told her tell, and by doing this they found a lot of information. Information that Harries was carefully storing with all the other information he had gained since he had gotten there.
The first being that daddy's boy's name was Helmeppote and that the name daddy's boy really fit him more than even his own name did; making Harry determined to only call him that; especially to his face. The second being that Helmeppote was a world class jerk who had attacked the village with his pet wolf and that the little girl in front of them, who Harry was close to adoring, had hit the wolf with a broom trying to get it to go away.
Next they found out that Zoro was being imprisoned because he had knocked out the wolf when it tried to attack the little girl in return for hit it, and then had punched Helmeppote, much to Harry great delight, when the moron in question tried to attack him.
Finally, they found out the only reason why Zoro was being held captive like he was, was because he had made a deal with Helmeppote so that the people in the dinner he had been in wouldn't be executed.
The deal was that he would go to jail instead of them. He would go to jail for one month, if he survived, then he would be set free. Harry hearing how Zoro dropped his sword and agreed to this agreement, despite the fact he couldn't have easily escaped from it all, felt the respect he already had for Zoro skyrocket.
A sudden crashing sound from the building behind them cut them all from their thoughts and stopped them before they could ask the girl anymore questions. Something Harry really wanted to do because he already had a pretty clear picture of what was going on and what he knew really didn't look all that pleasant. This loud crashing sound instead caused them all too quickly hop up from where they were sitting and run inside said building; to see what was going on.
What they saw made the earlier rage Harry was feeling, and that has since been slowly fading, return full force. Because there in front of them feet kicked up on the table, and in a fruit bowl, sitting as if he was a king of some sort was Helmeppote; aka Daddy's boy.
Demanding to eat for free and calling out for some alcohol in the same breath. But then he heard something that completely set him off, and he could tell it was the same for Luffy as well. What was said was.
"I've grown tired of waiting, I'm really bored. So, I have decided that I am going to execute Zoro tomorrow. So, I'll have something to look forward to." As soon as these words left daddy's boy's lips both Harry and Luffy rushed forward.
Luffy punched him as hard as he could, causing him to slam into the nearby wall. Where Harry picked him up with his wires, careful not to get his filthy blood on his precious wires as he did so and threw him in to the opposite wall; causing an indention in said wall with the force of the throw.
Harry watched with cold eyes as the Marine who had been beside daddy's boy rushed over to check if said man was okay. Eyes that got even colder as Helmeppote asked both Luffy and Harry; in again the most irritating voice Harry has heard yet.
"Wh…who they hell are you two!?"
Harry hearing this was about to hit him again only to stop as Coby grabbed both him and Luffy's arms, attempting to hold both of them back. Something, which he failed miserably at and would have gone flying if either Luffy or Harry had put up a fight to get away from him. Which luckily for him they didn't do; though Harry was seriously tempted to do so.
"Luffy-san, Harry-san stop!"
But it seemed both Harry and Luffy had something to say about this. Even if they were no longer attempting to get to Helmeppote. Harry having secretly decided to take him out later in one of his alternate forms, when no one was watching; most likely one of his fox forms to make it just that much more terrifying for the daddy's boy.
"He's trash!"
"The little Daddy's boy has been asking for it all day!"
But it seemed Helmeppote didn't hear them, or the promise of more violence in Harry's voice, because all he did was stutter out.
"You! You both hit me! I'm Captain Morgan's son!"
This earned his a who cares, and an ask me if I really care daddy's boy, from the two enraged teens in front of him. Which again seemed to be something that Helmeppote didn't seem to pay any attention to as he instead continued to talk.
"I'll tell my father and have you both executed!" This again got two different replies. Luffy asked him.
"Why don't you do something about it yourself?!" While Harry rolled his eyes and mutter quietly, almost to himself.
"You know you are just proving my point you really are a daddy's boy. Bet you couldn't even wipe your own ass without him there holding you hand to help." All the while the both of them were ignore the frantic Coby behind them.
Who just so happened to be attempting to drag the both of them out of the restaurant; while all the while telling them, they didn't want to make enemies with the Marines. Causing Harry to turn around to face Coby and all but snap out.
"Coby, we are going to be pirates anyway. We going to make enemies with the Marines sooner or later, and right now I honestly don't care if it is sooner!" Harry was going to say more, and most likely would have gotten a little more the just slightly insulting but was interrupted by Luffy before he could.
"I've decided Harry, Cony! I will have Zoro join our crew!"
This caused Harry to grin to himself and for a gleam of anticipation to grow in his eyes, because Harry had a good idea just what Luffy was planning. A planning he knew if he was right, he would be most eager to go along with.
Harry felt a bit of smug satiation when he realized he was right about knowing what Luffy was planning and was currently following behind Luffy as he put said plan in to action. With Harry adding a little bit here and there to make sure it went through smoother that it would have otherwise.
Though even as he did this Harry found himself, almost absentmindedly, wondering if knowing how Luffy's mind worked, so there for his thought process went, was a good thing or a bad thing. Harry contemplated this, as he climbed back over the marine wall that he had been on top of not that long ago and headed towards where Zoro was being held.
Luffy right at his side, or he was right at Luffy's side, as he did so. As they reach where Zoro was, Zoro seemed to snap out of something, which Harry thought looked to be deep thought, before speaking to Luffy; ignoring Harry for the time being.
"You again? You have way too much free time."
Harry hearing this couldn't help but snort lightly, having thought the same thing multiple times in the past. A snort that turned into an almost choked sounding cough as he heard what said Luffy next; in a really blunt, statement. Honestly knowing his brother as he did Harry should have already been ready for it.
"I'm going to untie those ropes of yours and you're going to join my crew."
Hearing this Harry once again found himself completely agreeing with Zoro as he spoke; something that Harry once again got the feeling would be happening a lot in the future.
"What did you say!?"
Though once Luffy starting to answer Zoro's question Harry found himself trying to hide a blush as he began to look heavenwards. Wondering, quietly to himself, why he had agreed to join a crew with such a blunt captain; even if said captain was his first and best friend. Even if he did consider the captain a brother in all but blood to him.
"I'm looking for people, like you, to join my pirate crew. Right now, it is Just Me and Harry."
Hearing this and seeing Zoro look at him Harry gave a small almost bored looking wave. Waiting for Zoro's response to what was being said. Once he got it, Harry could honestly say he wasn't all too surprised at said response.
"I refuse! I'm a pirate hunter not a pirate…"
Though even if he wasn't too surprised, Harry still felt a bit of anger at Zoro causal dismissal of Luffy's request, as well as the disgust he could see in in Zoro's eyes as he looked at them. But that anger soon went away, as it usually did, as Luffy once more began to speak.
"What's wrong with being a Pirate?" Hearing this Harry turned to Zoro waiting for his response. He didn't wait long because as soon as he heard what Luffy had said Zoro spat out.
"Pirates are scum. Who would want to be one?!" Not insulted in the least bit, nor let down at all, Luffy answered Zoro; a smile shining on his face while he did so.
"Does it matter what other think. Rather they think its evil or not. After all you're known as an evil Pirate hunter…. how's that worse than a pirate, tell me please?"
"I don't care what society says, or what they think of me. I've never regretted doing anything that I have done, I doubt I ever will. Because in the end I will survive, and I will do so by doing what I want to do. Something that doesn't include becoming a pirate."
Harry at hearing this last statement from Zoro winced slightly knowing what was coming up and feeling a bit of regret about knowing what he did. As well as a good deal of amusement seeing as Luffy's pure stubbornness had been used against him on several occasions.
"Is that so…. But I've already decided that you will be my comrade."
Hearing this Harry nearly face faulted and before he could even think about stopping himself Harry found himself going up and hitting Luffy in the head. As Harry did this both him and Zoro shouted out; in almost unison.
"YOU CAN'T DECIDED THAT BY YOURSELF!" But Luffy seemed to ignore what both of them were saying, as well as the tone it was said in, as he continued talking.
"You use a sword, right?"
"Yeah, but that stupid son of a…Marine took them from me." Hearing this Luffy smiled, a very familiar smile to Harry, who had to hide a small wince for the swords man in front of him as he continued to listen in as Luffy told Zoro.
"Then I'll go get it for you…so that when I return you sword, you'll join my crew." After saying this Luffy ran off to get Zoro sword; ignoring all protest, and deadpan looks, he was getting as he did so.
Seeing this, Harry sighed to himself, before rubbed the bridge of his nose. Once he did this Harry went over to untie Zoro; knowing from experience that it wasn't comfortable to be tied up for so long. Once he reached Zoro, Zoro turned to him and all but snarled out at Harry.
"Aren't you going to go after him? Stop him?!" Hearing this, Harry looked at the tiny dot that was Luffy before responding; his face never really leaving the deadpan expression it had taken when Luffy had first taken off.
"Whatever Luffy has planned, at the moment he will do better at it on it on his own; which is why he ran off so quickly. All I can do right now is untying you and then try to get some answers to some of your questions." Hearing this Zoro looked up at Harry before saying; his tone sounding as stubborn as Luffy's did on occasions.
"Don't untie me yet, my time's not up and I am going to finish this… but answer me this, what is with the tails and ears you have? Do you have some cross-play fantasy or something? Also, I heard you growling, well I'm assuming it was you because I know it wasn't the others, what had you growling in the first place? And what is with that Guy, how did he stretch so far and why doesn't he seem to take no for an answer?!"
"Um okay, first not cross playing; don't ever say it is again. I am a kitsune, I ate the Kitsune kitsune fruit which is why I have tails and ear. I can recall them if I want to, but truthfully, I have been in a rush lately and haven' the time to do so; plus it is more comfortable this way anyway." Here Harry took a pause and took a breath before continuing on in a much more serious tone.
"Not only that but I hear a lot more than you would think due to these ears. Yes, it was me growling, and I was because of Daddy's boy…or as you know him Helmeppote hurt a child. Let me make this clear to you Zoro, Never. Hurt. A. Child. In. front. Of. A Kitsune... For your own health, as well as sanity, just never do it. As for Luffy…. well he never really took no for an answer before and I doubt he will, Now let's get you untied."
As Harry said this, he kneeled down to start untying Zoro, ignoring the fact that Zoro has said not to, and found himself joined by Coby. Seeing this Harry blinked slightly before simply telling Coby hi and went back to untying Zoro. Yet, for some reason, it seemed that Zoro didn't want them to do this because he started to talk to Coby; his voice sounding a bit angry as he did so.
"If you do that you'll be killed! Plus, I can finish this I don't need you to untie me!"
But it seemed Coby had made up his mind and was showing more backbone the Harry knew he had, because instead of stopping, like Harry half expected him to, he just started to work faster. All the while telling both Harry and Zoro.
"I can't stand here and watch these Marines anymore there not like what I want to be; not in the least bit. I want to be a good marine, to help people, not cower behind them because of some captain!" But it seemed Zoro still had some fight in him, and was determined not to be untied, because he barked out at both Harry and Coby.
"Stop. I can't run away I only have 10 more days left and my deal will be done! I'm not leaving until then" Hearing this Harry blink and continued to work on untying Zoro's legs. Knowing that Coby would inform him of what was actually happening.
"No, you won't, if you stay here you will be executed tomorrow." Hearing this, Zoro let out a stunned sounding what; which prompted Harry to answer him this time.
"The little daddy's boy, was never really going to carry out the promise he made with you; he never had any honor to lose in the first place. Which is what caused me and Luffy to lose are tempers and punch said daddy's boy to begin with…. though I really didn't hit him more like slammed him into a wall face first; which I am sure is an improvement anyway."
After saying this Harry went back to untying Zoro's legs ignoring the conversation that was currently going on above him; trying to give them at least the smallest amount privacy he could.
Harry had just finished untying Zoro's legs when two voices spoke up from behind them. Causing Harry to curse himself for not noticing them sooner, and for not keeping an ear out on his surroundings like he normal did.
"Hold it right there!"
Hearing this all three of the people in the courtyard turned to face where the voice had come from, and once they did this, they saw that they were surrounded by Marines. Not only that, but there was a larger man, with an axe for a hand, which was coming toward them; all the while speaking like he was above them in some way.
"What the three of you are doing is considered treason. Treason that you have commented against me! Because of this, you three will be executed right here and now."
Hearing this Coby gapped slightly, Zoro raised an eyebrow looking almost managing to apathetic as he did so, while Harry simply pushed out the wires in his gloves and started to prepare to fight for his right to live. As well as getting ready to get some much-needed aggravation that had been building up out. After all, there was nothing like taking some well-earned aggression out on idiots that were asking for it.
Harry tensed slightly, making it so he was ready to spring forward at any given second, as all the Marines took aim at them. He was ready to start swinging his wires around to form a razor like shield in front of them all, slicing through all the bullets that would be fired at them, but before he could do this Harry heard a crashing sound from above them and saw a tan and red blur dive in front of them just as all the Marines guns went off.
Seeing this blur and knowing who it was Harry let loose a small sigh of relief, as well as disappointment at missing another fight; inwardly grumbling about having claimed this fight. Before grinning as the bullets that had been fired at Luffy, who was the red and tanned blur, bounced back at those who had fired them.
The look on people's faces as when something like that happened had always been a source of amusement to Harry over the years. Even though the first time he had seen it happened he had gone total mother hen on Luffy; something he still got teased about even now years later.
Seeing this and not wanting to be left out of the fight again Harry threw himself forward at the Marines. Listening with a perked-up fox like ear as Zoro explained to Luffy that he used a three sword fighting style as he did so. That was interesting and something he would really like to spare against at a later point.
But it was by listening to this and keeping out an ear for any other information that might be interesting, that Harry was able to hear something that stopped him from charging forward to fight; despite how much he wanted to.
Something that was coming from behind him. It seemed both Coby and Luffy were having a bit of trouble getting Zoro free. Seeing this Harry felt a sweat drop form on the back of his head before he whipped one of his wires towards the three and cut through the ropes still holding Zoro. Once he did this Harry turned his attention back to the now charging marines; sadistic grin clearing in place on his face as he did so. Now he could fight like his blood was demanding he did.
Harry wasn't sure about the others but he sure as hell was having the time of his life slicing and knocking out the, now very few, Marines in front of him. As he picked up and slammed down, knocking him clean out.
It was the last Marine around him, and it didn't look like there were any more that were willing to attack him. Noticing this Harry turned to see how the others were doing. As well as hoping to find a couple more opponents to fight against as if they weren't going to go to him he'd simply have to find them himself.
Only to pout slightly when he found out that Luffy was already punching a defeat Marine captain repeatedly and even worst the rest of the Marines, which were still standing, were too afraid of them to want to fight. That is when Harry heard a voice that he really was starting to loath, and one he was still plotting against. It was Daddy's little boy voice.
"Wait, straw hat, look at this!"
But Luffy seemed to ignore him, though Harry found that he couldn't, and what he saw once he did turn around had his eyes going red; literally. Because there with a gun at his head, by the man Harry hated more than the Marine captain Luffy had just knocked out, was Coby.
Seeing this, and knowing he had to deal with it before it got to out of hand Harry decided to use a bit of his first element, the one he had gained years ago and had the most training with, to deal with Helmeppote. That in mind Harry called up the wind, his first and still favorite element, and used it to slice the gun in Helmeppote hand clear in to two.
Helmeppote seeing this and seeing the glare of pure death in Harry's eyes, was about to take off running. Only to find out that he couldn't because he was in the grip of a red eyed Harry. Who then went a show Zoro just what he had meant when he had said to never harm a child in front of a Kitsune.
But it seemed all what he had done, and was still doing, attracted Luffy attention from the Marine captain he had been dealing with. Because Harry could now see said Marine captain was trying to sneak up on Luffy and slice him down the middle with his axe. Only to find out he couldn't because Zoro had appeared behind him and had sliced him clean in two. Luffy sensing this and looking at what Harry was still doing could only smile and call out.
"Nice!" After this was said Zoro grinned up at Luffy and told him.
"It was no problem, captain" Harry hearing this looked up from his work and agreed on what Zoro had said; before going back to work.
"Nope no problem at all." It took Harry another minute or two but soon he was done teaching Helmeppote why you should hurt children, or go back on deals, before he walked off; leaving an agonized but alive man lying on the ground behind him as he did so.
Though considering the condition he was in, and the looks on the other Marines faces Daddy's boy might be wishing he wasn't quite alive. But that wasn't Harry problem to deal with. Not when he knew Coby didn't want him to kill the other man, and while he still might not like Coby all that much he could respect his wish to not see another person killed in front of him.
Once Harry reached both Zoro's and Luffy side he turned towards the rest of the Marines, waited for their reactions, and ready to fight if he needed to. After he did this Harry could honestly say he was a bit surprised when they all started celebrating their captions defeat.
Though that confusion quickly turned to worry when Zoro, their new crewmember, suddenly fell to the ground with no warning. Seeing this Coby, who Harry was reluctantly starting to like a bit, called out.
"What's the matter Zoro-san! Were you injured? Did one of those guys somehow get a lucky hit it? WHERE YOU POSIONED IN SOME WAY!" Hearing all of these questions, and feeling a bit worried himself, Harry began to take a closer look at Zoro; trying to see if he did have any injuries. Only to nearly fall flat on his face when Zoro mutter out.
"I'm soooo Hungry." Though even if he did almost fall on his face, Harry could easily understand why Zoro would be hungry. Harry himself had dealt with something like that before, when he had been much younger, and before he had found himself with Luffy. So, with that in mind Harry decided to help Zoro up, before headed toward the restaurant they had been at earlier; an eager Luffy following quickly behind them as he did do.
Thirty minutes later Harry was left staring in complete shock at all the empty plate in front of him. Though he knew he shouldn't be as surprised as he currently was, because he had seen Luffy eat before, numerous times in fact, and Zoro hadn't eaten anything in nearly a whole month, so he was bound to be hungry. But still he never really expected either of them to be able to put away this much food, that quickly.
Seeing it all the empty plates in front of him, and falling to the sides of him, Harry couldn't help but be really grateful that they were getting it all for free. Or Harry wasn't sure he would be able to pay for it all. Because currently he in no way carried enough to pay for it all or even half of it for that matter. At least not right now he didn't.
At the same time, Harry wasn't sure if he should feel sorry for the owners of this place or not. They were, after all going to losing a lot of there…resources feeding both Zoro and Luffy like they currently where; perhaps he should stop them? Make sure the two of them didn't eat the generous family out of house and home? Should or shouldn't he was the question.
It took them a while, because in the end Harry decided to let both Luffy and Zoro get their fill because hey a free meal was a free meal. Not to mention, honestly he really didn't have the money to pay elsewhere for the two to get the fill.
But soon they were all done eating… well, at least everyone but Luffy was, and now Zoro was beginning to ask some question. Ones that Harry was both, wasn't looking forward to answering and looking forward to answering at the same time. Both for the same reason; Zoro's reactions.
"How many crew members do you have now? I remember you saying something about you two looking for crew members. I mean if you plan on being the pirate king like you say you are, you probably have a pretty big crew already, right?" Hearing this Harry groaned and blushed slightly while Luffy just said; as if talking about something as unimportant a sunny day from a month ago.
"Nope just you and Harry." It seemed that this really wasn't the reply Zoro was expecting, not in the least bit, because he stuttered out a weak, just us three, causing Luffy to give him a large grin and happily reply.
"Yep, just us three." This of course didn't go over that well with Zoro; though Harry who was currently choking on his laughter in the background found it all rather brilliant.
"How can we be pirates with just the three of us!?"
But Zoro tone, nor what he was saying, seemed to affect Luffy any. It didn't even really affect Harry mainly because he knew things would get better soon. So, he didn't say anything, or offer Zoro any sympathy, when Luffy just nonchalantly told him.
"What does it matter we're strong."
In fact, Harry found himself laughing once again when Zoro asked Luffy about their ship and Luffy pointed with his fork to the tiny boat they had come to the island on. Which turned in to a full out rolling on the floor, clutching his stomach, belly laugh when Zoro muttered something he had found himself wondering a time or two himself.
"Am I really following this guy?"
Sadly, it seemed though that their time to enjoy themselves had come to an end. Because the Marines from the base where back and trying to make them leave. Seeing this Harry got ready to fight before catching sight of Luffy's eyes.
Once he did this Harry rolled his eyes and headed to the boat. Knowing that with whatever Luffy had planned that they would be leaving sooner or later; most likely sooner knowing Luffy as well as he did. As he reached the boat and heard Luffy's laughter heading toward him Harry could help but ask a question similar to the one Zoro had asked himself not even five minutes ago.
"Why am I following Luffy again?"