Too far apart [LuffyxHancock] One piece fanfic

Chapter 7

I don't own One Piece obviously. And well, years later the art still isn't mine. Let's dive in, shall we? Quite literally.

Somewhere in Fishman Island

It had become a somewhat surprise to Robin when she realised that Hancock's condition was visibly regressing with seemingly every minute that passed. Her slow pace was one thing, but the fact that she looked as if she could no longer carry her own weight was another. Though Robin could have assumed that it was due to the seas water, however, she was in no such state despite also being a devil's fruit user. Thus, it must have been something else. What it was though, Robin wasn't sure.

It was clear to the Archeologist that it must have involved whatever Luffy was saying about Hancock having to stay close to him. The only thing was that Robin found it near impossible for such details like staying close to Luffy to actually benefit or change Hancock's wellbeing. It was confusing, and quite frankly Robin didn't know what to do about the said dilemma.

"Can I give you a hand?" She asked, hopeful that the older women would agree. However, Hancock only gave a tired sigh in reply, shaking her head as she continued forwards. It was worrisome behaviour that was for sure. 

It was when Hancock stopped that Robin thought the women really would give out, but it seemed that she'd stopped for another reason. That being the massive clearing they'd found. One that was littered with ships as far as you could see and was overgrown far beyond help. It was a curious place, Robin thought. Not to mention the passage off to the side. Perhaps she'd investigate it further? Either way, Robin supposed this would be a good place to rest, if only for Hancock's sake.

"Come on, we should rest here." Robin insisted gently, giving the women a smile as her hand rested on her shoulder, hoping to hold the snake princess up.

"But... Luffy..." Hancock mumbled. It seemed that the brunette really was the only thing on her mind. But Robin couldn't say she wanted Hancock hurting herself in the process of finding him, even if she didn't know how exactly she'd be hurting herself. It was a mystery she supposed.

"I know, but you need to rest..." And so Robin guided the other towards the said clearing. And honestly, to Robin's surprise, both Frankly and the Thousand Sunny were there. It was almost comical to the archeologist that despite parting ways, Frankly still managed to end up exactly where they were.

However, there was someone else who caught Robin's eye as she and Hancock neared what appeared to be a graveyard for ships, excluding the Thousand Sunny that is. Nonetheless, there was a blue figure that sat atop a rock of sorts. After closer inspection, Robin came to realise that it was a Fishmen, one that for some reason looked familiar to her, but she couldn't place who it was at that moment...

"I wonder who that could be?" She asked aloud, gaining Hancock's attention who looked over towards the figure. Her mind may have been buzzing, thinking of where Luffy could be, and her memories may have not been her top priority at the time, but after taking a closer look, Hancock could only identify the other as Jinbe. An ex-warlord, but more importantly, he had played a part of the war in Marineford, and of course he too had come to Amazon Lily to recover in the aftermath. However, all that mattered to Hancock at that moment, was that Jinbe knew Luffy. He must have known where her truly beloved was!

"Jinbe!" She shouted, more strained than anything. It was odd simply the thought of never seeing Luffy again pained her so much. It was like it was more than just her sickness that caused that ache. Perhaps it was Luffy's unawareness for her feelings. Or the extent of her feelings anyways... However, now was no time to linger on such thoughts, as Jinbe turned to see who'd called out to him. And let's just say that in all honesty, Jinbe was not expecting that person to be Hancock. Of all people. He was so shocked his eyes bulged out of his head.