Between a Cook and an Agent

16

"(Y/N), wake up."

The sound of Lucci's voice woke me as my neck felt sore. "Wh...at?" As I slowly opened my eyes, I noticed we were no longer at the Galley-La headquarters but in a completely different location.

"Wake up, Princess." Lucci spoke again but it sounded cold, not like his usual warm tone. It made me shiver at his tone of voice. What happened to me before? I remembered seeing everyone fighting and then....

I gasped as I finally remembered what happened and tried to sit up, only to be held in Lucci's strong arms. "What's going on? Where am I?"

"Franky's hideout." Kalifa answered.

"What!?" I checked my surroundings and can confirm that we are indeed at Franky's hideout. More like Toms Workers.

My childhood home. The last time I came here was when Ice-bar and I had our reunion with Franky. Ice-bar and I vowed to never visit his area again and give Franky full ownership of Toms Workers.

"W-What are we doing here!?" My eyes widened in shock that the CP09 agents have found this location. "How did you-"

"We happened to bump into some of your brother's lackeys." Kaku anwered, interrupting my question as he crossed his arms. "They blurted out how they held your square nosed friend captive with Franky in his hideout."

If I could slap Zambai and the gang I honestly would....

"What are you going to do to Franky?" I cautiously asked. I still want to know what happened to my brother, Paulie and Nami but I was too afraid to ask at this moment.

Please let them be safe...

"We need you to let us in there." Kalifa stated their request.

Lucci had let me down by now and all I could do was glare at each of them. "And if I refuse to do that?"

"We'll kill everyone inside." Blueno replied, his poker face expression unchanged. I've been used to seeing Blueno laugh here and there back at his bar but now he's really like a stranger to me.

"Are you going to comply?" Lucci asked as he cupped a hand to my cheek.

A part of me wanted to pull away and look at him in disgust for all he's done. Yet, another part of me feels warm from his touch. Why does he have to be like this?

Now that I know Usopp is in there with Franky, it must mean Mozu and Kiwi are most likely in there with him too. I wouldn't want to do anything that would jeopardize their safety...Perhaps if the girls answer the door, I could send them a signal to Franky of the incoming danger.

Wait...I haven't been to Toms Workers in years! So if Franky hears that I'm at the door, it could be a telltale sign to him that something is wrong. Plus, Lucci and the others don't know that Ice-bar and I don't frequent here. Franky should be smart enough to pick up the clues...

"Fine. I'll do it." I walked past everyone and approached the bell. I grabbed the chain and pulled down, hearing the bell chime loudly from inside. I sensed Lucci and the others stepping to the side, staying out of sight once the door opens.

"Hello? Zambai?" I heard Kiwi's voice from the other side.

"It's me Kiwi." I calmly spoke, hoping not to alert anyone or have Lucci notice my plan.

"(Y/N)?" She sounded very surprised to hear my voice. "Is something wrong?"

Good, hearing Kiwi announcing my name loudly should give a signal to Franky. However, I could distinctively hear shouting between Usopp and Franky behind that door. I don't know what it is they're arguing about but I do hope Franky gets the sense that something is wrong.