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Just a Little Help

A/N: Should I post the ending today too??

Loulee screamed earning Zoro and Sanji's attention. They turned to Loulee being pulled into the marine's strong grip and the barrel of the gun was placed to her temple. Zoro and Sanji exchanged looks.

"Surrender or the girl gets it." he barked.

"I wouldn't do that if I were you." Sanji said crossing his arms.

Zoro cocked a brow to him as he turned back to the marine. Who pressed the barrel harder into her skull having her whimper. Tears already forming as she sniffled and hiccuped in his arms.

"Loulee, it's okay. Don't worry, we will make sure your okay." Sanji reassured.

"Hey! You should be focusing on me!" the marine barked.

"You shouldn't be worried about us. You should be worried about the ticking time bomb in your arms. If her heart rate gets any higher, she will explode. That is her devil fruit power."

Zoro smirked, "That's right, if any harm comes to her, she will. Kill us all."

The marine glanced to Loulee who looked up at him with a quivering lip. She then smiled softly as her blue eyes washed over with a scary look.

"Tick, Tick, Boom."

The marine instantly tossed her over the side of the ship. Where Sanji darted after her. Zoro drew his swords and pointed one at him.

Sanji splashed in the ocean as panic washed over him. His eyes darted the sea not seeing Loulee. He gasped before diving under, Loulee was slowly sinking under. Sanji hurried to swim to her and grab her hand. Sanji pulled her up to the surface and held her close. Loulee began to cry clutching onto his suit.

"I'm sorry Daddy! I didn't mean to! I just wanted to help!" Loulee cried.

"Oh baby," Sanji clicked his tongue, "You can help us, by staying safe and staying in your safe room until you can properly take care of your power. Once you are able to use it, then we will have you help. Okay baby?"

"Yes daddy."

Sanji kissed her forehead. Before brushing her wet hair behind her ear.

"Cook!" Zoro called.

Sanji looked up to Zoro, he tossed down the rope ladder. Loulee hung onto Sanji's back as he climbed up. Once they got to the top Zoro pulled them onto the deck before pulling the ladder back onto the ship. Sanji sat on the grass running a hand through his hair. Zoro gripped Loulee's chin as he examined her body.

"What did I tell you, I wanted you to stay in the girls room until one of us got you." Zoro barked.

"Zoro, this is no time to be lecturing her. You can when our fight is over." Sanji hissed.

He glanced to Sanji before back to Loulee, "Stay put."

She nodded as Zoro and Sanji went to fight. Loulee hid in a barrel waiting for the fight to be over. Once it was, Zoro went and helped her out. She was mostly dry, besides her clothes and her hair. But. getting there. Zoro put a towel on her head as he towel dried off her hair. A new dress hung on his arm while Sanji sat on the steps not to far away smoking. Both knowing he couldn't raise his voice at his own kid.

"Loulee." Zoro grunted.

He pulled the towel from her head as she sat looking down at her hands. Zoro knelt down getting about eye level to her.

"Tell me why you thought it would be a good idea to come out here while we were fighting. Loulee you could of been killed." Zoro barked.

She glanced up to Zoro then back to her hands, "I just, I wanted to prove I can be helpful. Like. like you guys."

Zoro sighed tilting her head up to look at him, "Promise me you won't ever do that again."

"I promise."

She held out her pinkie Zoro smiled softly linking there pinkies then booping there thumbs together. Zoro and Loulee then rubbed noses before pulling back.

"I have to admit. That was very brave of you." Zoro said.

She smiled softly, "Really?"

"Maybe I should teach you how to use a weapon." 

Loulee lit up, before her smile faded. Zoro furrowed.

"He's standing right behind me isn't he?"

She nodded, "Hi daddy."

"No daughter of mine will be a swordsmen."

Zoro snapped to Sanji standing above him, "Oh and what is she gonna be, blackleg? Tsk. lame."

"How dare you!"

"Loulee! You should get dressed, we're gonna loot some treasure. You should come with me." Nami called.

"Oh! Just a second!"

She took the dress from Zoro before climbing into the closet to change. Once she got out she wore a light blue dress and skipped out to follow Nami. They took a plank before heading over to the marines ship.

"Your pretty brave kiddo." Nami hummed.

She smiled being in step with Nami, "That's what my dad said."

"Zoro? Hm. so what are you gonna be, a cook like Sanji or a swordsmen like Zoro?"

Loulee looked to her hands then back to Nami. they took hands before heading down into the ship.

"Neither." she said.

Nami blinked in surprise, "Oh?"

"I like to make things, like Franky. I'm actually working on something now. But it's between you and me."

Nami smiled, "Then, at least let me show you how to break a lock."

Loulee and Nami headed out onto the deck with some loot. She smiled following Nami into the treasury. And placed all the gold inside.

"Loulee! Breakfast!" Sanji called.

"Oh. thanks for showing me. I'll practice more."

"That a girl."

Loulee headed out on deck when she froze. The marine that caught her earlier was standing there. Blood pooling from a slash in his chest. A gun was pointed straight at her with a shaken hand. He grinned as he cocked the gun.

"If I can't capture you, then you'll all die with me." he grinned.

Loulee screamed, then he pulled the trigger.
Loulee watched as everything slowed. She saw the fire of the gunfire and the bullet coming at her. Then a flash of black and blonde and then blood.

It was a little at first.

Then. it grew.

Her eyes watched as Sanji turned to her with wide eyes and then slumped before her. A hand took over her eyes as there was a cry out and a slicing sound. Zoro removed his hand from Loulee's eyes. Her eyes kept to Sanji lying on his back with blood seeping from his button up. Loulee filled with dread as she watched the blood seep more and more. Then started to pool under him.

"Loulee."

She snapped to Zoro who furrowed to her, "I want you to find Chopper. I will take care of your father. Do you understand."

She nodded, "Okay."