Mugiwara no Kazoku

Chapter I

Older Brother: Pirate Hunter Roronoa Zoro

Disclaimer: I do not own One Piece.

Summary: Everyone knows that the Strawhat Crew is nothing but a family. And everyone in that family has a position. Zoro is no exception.

A/N: Since I can't think of anything for One Piece: Dilemma on Paradise Island!, I'm going to see if I can write this story; a series of One Shots. You can feel free to post requests if you like and I'll do my best to write them! Sorry for any OOCness. Please tell me what I can do to improve characters and whatnot.

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The sun was shining down on the large deck of the Thousand Sunny as the smiling lion ship made its way through the calm waters below. There was a light breeze, pushing the sails of the ship and allowing it to maneuver toward an island several miles away. It was the perfect day to sit back and relax.

And Roronoa Zoro intended to do just that. He was sitting, back against the starboard wall of the Sunny, one knee up with his arm resting on it while the other leg lay folded. He held his three swords, Wado Ichimonji, Sandai Kitetsu, and Shuusui in the crook of his arm, while his other hand rested behind his head. His dark eyes were closed, and he looked all-around relaxed.

But of course, that never lasted long when you were a part of the Strawhat Crew. Zoro had barely drifted into the world of dreams when a loud crash and a cry for help woke him. His eyes snapped open and he instinctively reached for the cursed blade, Sandai Kitetsu.

"Luffy!" He heard Usopp shout. Hearing his Captain's name, he jumped to his feet, pushing back the sudden dizziness. He resisted the urge to run, and walked across the deck to the other side, where he heard Usopp cry.

He caught sight of the long nosed boy, pulling at a fishing pole desperately. Their reindeer doctor, Chopper, was helping, though there was no sign of Luffy. This realization sent a wave of worry through Zoro. "What happened?" He asked calmly, though inside, he was panicking. He yawned for the extra effect. A tear escaped one eye and he wiped away as he closed his mouth.

"It's Luffy!" Chopper exclaimed. "The fish! Luffy! Doctor!!"

"Calm down, Chopper," Zoro said. The light drop of panic instantly became a wave. "You're giving me a headache,"

"The fish ate Luffy!" Usopp said for him. Zoro raised a brow and looked at the fishing pole. As he gazed upon the ocean, a massive goldfish emerged, Luffy's head sticking sticking out.

"Hi Zoro" Luffy called with a broad smile. He didn't seem to notice the amount of danger he was in. "I caught a big one!"

"Luffy! Get out of there!" Zoro called lazily. Luffy merely laughed.

"I can't!" He said with his usual foolish smile. Zoro heaved a sigh. He stepped onto the railing of the ship and drew a single sword; Sandai.

"You idiot," He muttered. He held the sword in front of him. "Thirty-six Pound Cannon," He began. He twisted the sword quickly, creating a whirlwind, which shot at the fish. "Single Sword Soaring Phoenix!"

The enormous creature coughed up Luffy and the rubber boy soared in the air as the fish was forced away by the intensity of the blow. Zoro sheathed his sword and was about to get off the railing when he heard a light splash. He closed his eyes. Don't tell me it's Luffy… He thought to himself. Usopp's and Chopper's shouts confirmed his fears.

"Luffy!" Chopper shouted. "I'll save you!" He jumped into the ocean before Usopp could stop him, and instantly, sank like a rock.

Zoro heaved a sigh and dove into the water. He disappeared beneath the surface for several moments, and when he emerged, he held the back of Luffy's shirt in one hand and Chopper's in the other, keeping their heads above the water.

"Th-thaks, Zoro," Luffy heaved, coughing. He suddenly looked drained. "I don't know what I'd do without you,"

"You wouldn't do anything," Zoro stated. "Because you'd be dead,"

A few minutes later, the three were back on the ship, Luffy and Chopper instantly running around like nothing happened. Zoro took off his soaking wet shirt and twisted it to get the water out as he walked back to his resting place.

"You're like his father," Nico Robin said as he passed her. Like the others, she had come to watch the display. Zoro stopped and looked at her, raising a brow as he threw his shirt over his shoulder.

"Not father," He said. Then, he grinned. "I prefer to think of myself as his older brother," With that, he walked away.

Robin considered this, then, crossing her arms, she smiled. "Older brother?" She repeated. "That definitely suits you, Mr. Swordsman,"