I think we're creating a monster.

[chibi_trillian]

More fic-exchangity goodness, on the subject of Zoro being scared out of his mind. I'm sorry it's so short and depressing.

Title: Aftermath
Series: One Piece.
One Piece: Not mine.
Rating: G.
Summary: Water 7, right after the fight over the Going Merry.


Zoro didn’t think he’d ever been more frightened in his life.

Luffy sobbed like a child into Zoro’s shoulder, the way he had been since they’d holed up in this hotel, left the Going Merry and its crew of one behind for the last time. All Zoro could do was hold him, hold his captain tight, and pray that the unbreakable man hadn’t been broken.

He couldn’t see Luffy’s face past the hat and he didn’t dare move it, but he thought that Luffy was finally winding down. He’d never seen Luffy cry before. Not like this. Not like his soul had been ripped out, rolled in salt, and crudely stuffed back in. Usopp was gone and Robin was missing. The Going Merry was shattered beyond repair and it felt like the closeness of their nakama was much the same.

Sanji had gone to go smoke, clear his head, he said. Chopper was a miserable ball of fluff in the other room, and last he’d seen Nami she’d been listlessly petting him and picking at a mikan from her now-potted trees. Giving their captain some alone time when that was the last thing he needed. The first mate’s job is to support the captain, though, so Zoro hadn’t left. And when the last of the energy that kept Luffy going and functioning for his crew had run out and he’d broken down, Zoro had been here and ready to catch him.

Zoro was perilously close to hating Usopp and Robin both. But hating them wasn’t what the man clinging to him wanted, so all he could do was stroke Luffy’s back and be the immovable object that was the only thing that could bolster an irresistible force.

Comments

[kotszok.livejournal.com]

@_______@;;; WAHHHHHHHHhhhhhhhh... It's so terribly terribly sad. TT^TTbb It goes to show just how much of a support Ruffy in himself is for Zoro as well. The guy isn't unbreakable, and Ruffy being like this surely doesn't make him any stronger. Also shows how much Ruffy's strength is an assurance for the crew that all is well. I think they'd be rpetty much helpless if Ruffy was gone. :O

That was about the saddest part of One Piece ever. I didnt cry not like I bawled during Chopper's arc but it sure as hell moved me. I like how you delved into what Oda didn't. I love it. Poor Ruffy... he's such an awesome, kind and real kid. WAH thank you! *____* AND NO WE'VE NOT CREATED A MONSTER WHAT YOU TALKING ABOUT.

Now request away pls. ♥

[chibi-trillian.livejournal.com]

I cried like a small child who's had her bike stolen while reading Water 7, and my ass doesn't cry for shit like that. This is one of several million reasons why I love One Piece so.

Cupid Sogeeeeeeeeekiiiiiiiing! From Sniper Island, he's the Master of LOVE! XD

[creamy-twilight.livejournal.com]

Let this arc break our hearts and teach us something new. Such a sad and twisted fic.

[chibi-trillian.livejournal.com]

It already broke mine. I want Usopp to rejoin the crew already.

[alita-b-angel.livejournal.com]

*SNIFF* Oh Luffy.

One of the many reasons why Water 7 is one of my favourite arc's, no group of people can always be that happy, it makes them human, and makes the rest of us sob like babies.

This is such a nice emotive little piece.

[chibi-trillian.livejournal.com]

That, and seeing someone actually questioning Luffy's command style was a slap in the face. That's about the point where I started crying for that arc, and I don't think I stopped until after the Aqua Laguna hit.

[applejill.livejournal.com]

Hi, just cruising in from browsing stories and finding myself enjoying yours quite a bit.

"be the immovable object that was the only thing that could bolster an irresistible force"
Niiice. That's an apt turn of phrase for them. Very nice.

Luffy vs Usopp broke me. I can't wait to see how Oda turns it around. I just know it's going to be hilarious, beautiful, and sad. I hopeihope. *cheers for Sogeking*

[chibi-trillian.livejournal.com]

Thank youuuuuuu! *Chopperdance*

You and me both, as far as Oda turning it around goes. I want my happy nakama family back together again.