Chapter 1 - On the Sea
Submitted October 7, 2007 Updated December 24, 2007 Status Incomplete | They're back,but Ruby has a secret that she's keeping from everyone.How will this affect her relationship with Zolo and her friends?+_+
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Chapter 1 - On the Sea
Chapter 1 - On the Sea
Last time we saw the Straw Hat Crew,Ruby and her assitants joined the crew.However there seems to be tension in the air between Ruby and Zolo,not because of their usual argument but because of something else.The ocean air blew through Ruby's curls as she gazed out into the sea.They'd been on the ship for more than two months now,and they seemed to be fitting in well.The boys played with Chopper and listened to Ussop's tall tales.While Hickory stayed near Sanji,she had devolped a crush on him when he pulled her out of the ocean a while back.Zolo had been continuing his daily routine of exercise,sleeping in the afternoons,and squabbling with Ruby.Ruby turned to Nami"Hey Nami,where are we going?""I don't know,to the next port we see."Ruby gave her a half smile."Why are you so concerned about where we're going?""Oh,no reason."Nami shrugged her shoulders and returned to the cabin.Doc and Dickory came chasing after each other."Take it back!""No way!""Take it back!!!"This continued until they tripped over Zolo,as he was sleeping.He awoke and glared at the two."Knock it off you two!"He smacked both of them on the head.The two were silent."Oh c'mon Zolo,they were just playing."Luffy said cheerfully.He flashed a glare his way."They're just boys.""Well,your supposed to be watching them instead of daydreaming!"Ruby snapped out of her trance and grabbed Zolo by the arm."Do you have any idea how hard it is to watch two boys?!""No,but you should be doing it instead of goofing off!""Excuse me?!"Luffy,Doc,and Dickory sighed.They left the two to fight.Sanji stepped out of the kitchen with Hickory following."Hey you two love birds,stop your squabbling.It's almost lunch time.""We're not love birds!"Hickory started giggling."You're so funny Sanji-san!""Why thank you my little peach."Her face turned cherry red.Ussop noticed something far off."Land Ho!!!"Everyone's attention directed to the island far out in the ocean.Large mountains and tropical trees could be seen."Wow!How pretty!"Chopper said almost falling off the ship."Head for that island!"Luffy shouted.Sails were hoisted and the rutter was set into position."How did you see that island Ussop?!"The boys asked eagerly.Ussop,puffing out his chest exclaimed"I am the greatest tracker in the world!I could spot a hawk flying in the foggiest day!"The boys and Chopper listened in amazment."Ruby,go scope out the island and find a dock!"Ruby nodded and transformed into large parrot.She flew towards the island.She circled the island until she saw a dock near a small town."There it is!Finally,were here..."She flew back to the ship.She perched herself on the rail and transformed back into her human form."There's a dock on the south tip of the island!""You heard the girl!Head for the docks!"Nami shouted.Sometimes Ruby,got confused about who was in charge,Nami or Luffy?They reached the docks by nightfall.Doc and Dickory had already fallen asleep.Hickory was trying to be an adult by staying up with the others,but her attempts were failing.Luffy was singing a drunken tune,everyone's ears were bleeding.The terrible sound stopped when Zolo threw a bucket at his head.Ruby was watching from the crow's nest.Finally,Hickory fell asleep on Sanji's shoulder."Oh how sweet."Sanji grabbed Nami's hand."But,not as sweet as you."Hickory woke up and smacked Sanji's head."How could you like that old hag?!""Hey,who are you calling an old hag?!""Girls please stop,their's enough of my love to go around!"They pushed Sanji out of the way."This isn't about you!"After they danced and drank themselves drunk(expect for Hickory,she fell asleep.)they went down below to rest.Ruby stayed in the crow's nest."I can't believe it's been so long since we left.It'd be a shame to leave."She sighed.Her body shivered from the cold.She felt something droop over her shoulders."What are you doing out here so late?"Zolo climbed in and sat next to her."No reason,but I could ask you the same question."She turned to him."Tell me,do you always wake up so early just to stalk people?"Zolo moaned.Ruby chuckled,she leaned on his shoulder."What are ya doing?""Oh nothing..."She gave him a peck on the cheek and wrapped her arms around him."Ya know,I never thanked you for what you did.""Oh really.And how are you going to repay me?"In a instant her lips locked with his.It was warm and welcoming.But the moment broke when a creek could be heard.Doc had walked out into the open,sobbing.His blonde hair looked almost green from the crow's nest."Ruby...Ruby,where are you?"He called through his quiet sobbing.She sighed and jumped down from the nest.She knelt down to him."What is it Doc?"He looked at her with snot flowing from his nose and tears dripping from his cheeks.He ran into her arms."You weren't there when I woke up!""I'm sorry,now calm down."Doc had always slept near Ruby,he was only nine(along with Dickory)so he was still very attached to her.The tears had sunk into her shirt."It's okay,go back to sleep.I'll be there in a minute."He nodded while trying to hold back his tears.He ran back inside.Ruby looked up at Zolo,who was watching from the nest.Ruby hopped up to the edge."I'm sorry,but I have to go now."She kissed his lips gently and followed Doc.Zolo was left leaning against the pole.The next morning the crew set out into the town.People crowded the streets.The windows of the shop gleamed.Nami had taken Sanji to the boutique,Hickory had to stay behind.She pouted the entire time.Luffy ran for the nearest restraunt,Nami wasn't very happy about that because he always stuffed his face and used up their budget.Chopper tagged along with him to make sure he didn't,Ussop just tagged along because he was bored(and I didn't want to leave him out of the story).Zolo of course set off on his own.Ruby and her little band of sugar explosions wondered around the town."Where are we going?"Dickory asked bored."I need to find some information,we'll browse around town after that,okay?"He grunted and started poking Hickory.She stopped him before he could even touch her.Hickory gave him a demonic smile.He backed off and grabbed Ruby's leg."Hickory...""I didn't do anything.""He just a scardy cat!"Doc chuckled.Dickory stuck his tounge out at him.Ruby noticed a bar ahead.They entered the bar,Ruby told the kids to wait at a table.Of course,they blurted out that they weren't kids.She just ignored them and went to the counter.A rudged looking man order her a drink.She turned to him"Hey there,do you know a man by the name Otohiko?"The man froze and starred at her for a moment."Why would such a lovely lady want to know about a scoundrel like him?"She smiled."He owes me something.""I've heard that he lives at the top of the highest mountain.He has an army of twenty thousand men,and will kill anyone who would dare enter his estate."A chuckled broke the fear."Seems he's been blowing smoke.So the highest moutain right?"He nodded.The drink was set on the counter.She chugged it until it was completely gone."Thanks."She walked out of the bar with the kids behind her.+_+
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