A Hunter's Forbidden Promise

The Troubles of Rika

A/N: I'm sorry this was so late, I was going to post yesterday when I realized I didn't finish the chapter. I'll probably start updating every other week instead of every week because I'm always busy, and it gives me more time to write. So, with that said, enjoy the new chapter!

Luffy skipped excitedly into the courtyard on Friday morning, eager to meet the fabled new student. I can't wait to see what he's like...!

"Hey Luffy, over here!" a shout came from over by the old oak tree. There stood Nami and Chopper, both waving their arms to beckon him over. He walked over, looking around for any new faces.

"Hi guys!" Luffy greeted. "I'm trying to find the new guy! Have you seen him?"

The others exchanged confused glances. "There's a new kid?" Nami asked with a tilt of her head. The ravenette nodded. "Yeah! I overheard some people talking about him!" Chopper looked on with starry eyes. "Wow! That's awesome! I wanna meet him!"

Nami still looked like she didn't believe him. "Are you sure?"

"There is a new student at this facility, Nami-san." A new voice came from Luffy's right, and was coming closer. Nami jumped at the suddenness of the statement, and Chopper hid behind the orangette. Although he hid backwards - only blocking one eye and part of his face. Luffy laughed as Robin smiled.

"So you've met him already?" the straw-hat wearing teen asked. The older woman nodded, shifting the books in her hand. "Cool! How'd you find him? What's he like? What's he look like? Where is he? I wanna meet him! Is he cool? I be he's-"

Luffy's rambling was cut short when Nami punched him. Robin just giggled softly behind her hand. "I have indeed met him already. You'll see what he's like," was all the girl said before Usopp came over.

"Oi Luffy! You didn't wait for me this morning! What's up with that?"

Luffy laughed. "Oh, sorry Usopp! I was just really excited to see the new kid!" A look of confusion greeted him. "There's a new kid?"

Before Luffy could answer, Robin piped up. "Yes, there is indeed a new kid. I have gotten a chance to meet him, but he doesn't start attending until Monday." Luffy started pouting and whining.

"Nami-swan! Robin-chwan! It's so lovely to be in your presence once again!" Sanji twirled up from behind Luffy, noodle-dancing in front of the two girls. Robin chuckled and Nami sighed. Sanji then noticed the ravenette's pouting. "What's up with you?"

"He's upset that the new student starts on Monday and not today," Chopper replied, pulling his hat down on his head some more. Sanji looked confused for a split second, and then nodded. "Oh yeah, I've heard about it in the school kitchen. Said to be some kind of monster." He lit a cigarette. "I don't exactly fancy meeting the guy."

"Aw, why not?" Luffy questioned, Chopper sighing. No matter how many times I tell him...

"He sounds...I dunno...weird? Rumors say he's killed, so I don't want him near Nami-san or Robin-chan. They're too precious."

"Hate to break it to you Sanji-kun, but Robin has already met the guy," Nami said while gesturing over to the blue-eyed girl. Sanji then started fussing over the woman as if she had been assaulted.

"Are you okay? Did he do anything to you? If he did, I swear I'll-"

Robin smiled. "It's fine Sanji-san. He didn't do anything, and if he did, I could've protected myself."

Sanji stopped and blinked. "Ah, right. Sorry Robin-chan, please forgive me!" The woman smiled and giggled, this saying "you are forgiven, Sanji-san."