I've been trying to finish a yu yu hakusho piece for a while...but damn I just can't write...and I've really been wanting to write a one piece fic...so...I'M DOING IT!!

Anyhow I wanted to see if I could write a bunch of nakama fics, and just you know write all time. This fic I hope will be updated regularly, I was wanting to update it every friday, like how the manga gets updated, but we'll see.

This will have friendship fics, and couples. You should expect, Het, Yuri, and Yaoi in this...and who Know CHOPPER might get some action too! XD

Anyhow I own nothing, and here's hoping this gets me out of my writers block. BTW do not be concerned over the couplings-i will warn you when there is some.

Title: Rescue

Couples: A little hint of Zoro/Tashigi

Usopp felt big fat tears running down his face as he looked at the Thousand Sunny that was steadily approaching him. He had been caught by the marines when he had stopped into stock up on some supplies for his next greatest invention. He had been carrying his sogeking mask and dropped it. A nice young lady with dark hair handed it to him...and then a big guy smoking two cigars, grabbed him from behind.

Smoker put Usopp in a sleeper hold, and the sniper passed out, and woke up later tied up to the mast on the deck of a marine ship.

And now, his friends were fighting to come and rescue him. It seemed like the Thousand Sunny was taking a real beating though. Holes on the port side, the sail ripped to shreds, scratches against the hull. But on it came. Usopp could see Luffy perched on the giant...dandelion head...or whatever it was, while the others were scurrying about deflecting attacks, and calling out for the sniper.

"Hmf...who would have thought catching a small fry like you would get them to come this far? They'll be caught for sure," Smoker chortled.

Usopp swallowed past the lump in his throat and closed his eyes, "JUST GO AWAY!!"

Smoker turned to the sniper, watching him with a calm eye.

"DON'T WORRY ABOUT ME!! I CAN GET MY 8,000 FOLLOWERS TO BUST ME OUT!! THEN I'LL CONTACT A GIANT SEA TURTLE AND GET BACK TO YOU! DON'T WORRY! I WANT TO GO! I PROMISE I'LL BE FINE! JUST TURN AROUND!"

A marine smacked him hard across the face, and Usopp spit out a tooth. Smoker growled and back slapped the man so hard he went skidding across the deck, and cracked the side railing. "Bastard. He may be a crook but we don't manhandle the prisoners when we don't have to!"

Tashigi, the pretty woman from before, gently wiped some blood away from Usopp's mouth and quietly whispered, "Blow your nose...you're being very brave to ward your friends off...but we'll catch them anyway."

Usopp couldn't find he could be upset with her...she seemed like an honest good person. He blew his nose into offered handkerchief, Smoker snorting. "Girl whoever you are get back to work."

Tashigi growled in annoyance, "Captain!! That's mean!!"

Smoker looked at her, "Oh it's you Tashigi...I didn't recognize you while consoling a captive-because surely my protégé wouldn't be CODDLING A DAMN PIRATE!!"

Usopp watched the two...was that her dad?

And the then the Thousand Sunny was along the ship. And hanging off the side was everyone; Nami, Zoro, Sanji, Robin, Franky, Chopper, Brook, and Luffy. All at the same time the crew leaned over the railing and shouted, "BA~~~KA!!! SHUT UP AND LET US SAVE YOU!"

Usopp felt a dopey grin spread on his face, and the tears that leaked from his face spread more.

"STOP CRYING LONG-NOSE! WE'RE COMING TO GET YOU RIGHT NOW!!" Sanji shouted.

When Usopp cracked open his eyes, Usopp saw that Luffy had stretched himself like a slingshot, and Zoro and Sanji were both in his arms. Luffy released his hold on the side of the ship and sent himself, and the other two flying at the marines. All three dropped down, ready for battle.

Usopp cheered and wiggled as his friends came through. Usopp saw something in his peripheral vision and turned in time to see Brook skittering across the ocean, and crawling up the side of the ship until he was safely on deck.

"Yohohohohoho!! Us~oppppuuuu I am here!" Brook half sang, before coming over to free the sniper. When the ropes were off, Brook tenderly placed a hand on Usopp's shoulder. "Are you alright my friend?"

The sniper nodded and shook his head. He was about to speak when a large fist collided with Brook's skull, and sent the skeleton flying and smashing through the captain's courters. Smoker puffed on his cigar looking annoyed, and was taken by surprise when Usopp did a brave thing. Usopp launched himself up and bit Smoker on the ear.

"YOU MONKEY!"

Luffy turned, "me?" And then seeing Usopp wrapped around the large hulk of a man he burst into laughter. Sanji glanced up from where he was and smirked as well, shaking his head at Usopp's antics. Zoro looked over, and grinned, his sword still in his mouth.

Smoker however was less than pleased, and just as Brook emerged from the cabin, Smoker had ripped Usopp off and flung him off his back. Smoker had thrown the much lighter teen too far, and Usopp went tumbling off the ship. Smoker's eyes widened in surprise and he looked over the side of the ship before cursing, "dammit."

"Usopp!" Luffy cried out, trapped under a mass of marines. When he heard Usopp's scream cut off, followed by a splash, Luffy roared with rage and launched everyone off him.

Robin had leaned over the side of the ship and looked for any sign of the sniper. When she saw nothing, she ran to the back of the ship, and finally spotted Usopp floundering weakly in the waters. She narrowed her eyes, and many arms shot out and snatched the teen out of the water, and with ease she pulled him on the ship; Chopper running around screaming for a doctor. As soon as Franky reminded him he was the doctor, the little reindeer rushed over to assist the sniper.

Nami in the mean time was screaming for Luffy and the others to come back, "WE GOT HIM! WE GOT HIM! USOPP'S SAFE! GET BACK OVER HERE!!"

Luffy stretched a large grin on his face, and then signaling the others got ready to launch. Zoro who had been engaged with Tashigi, shoved her off, but caught her before she hit the deck. She was startled and looked up at him as he pressed her body close to his. Her cheeks flushed, and her eyes widened, and Zoro leaned jsut a smidgen closer, face tilted towards hers.

And like the over grown, protective father figure that he was, Smoker punched Zoro square in the jaw and sent him flying towards Luffy, Brook, and Sanji. Then he grabbed Tashigi by her shoulder's and began shouting. "WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU'RE DOING FLIRTING WITH THE ENEMY!?"

Tashigi's red cheeks instantly got redder from embarrassment and she shouted back, "I WASN'T FLIRTING! HE WAS...I DUNNO!"

"HE WAS MOLESTING YOU, THAT'S WHAT HE WAS DOING! DON'T YOU LEAVE YOURSELF OPEN LIKE THAT YOU NINNY!"

By the time the marines got the two's attention...Luffy and the others had boarded the ship, and were long gone.

Luffy lay on the deck, tongue lolling out of his mouth. "I'm hungry!"

Sanji weakly swatted Zoro. "Stupid ass...that was no way to treat a lady!"

Zoro didn't respond to that, he lay flat on his back holding a broken nose. A stupid grin was on his face, and he smirked to himself thinking of the woman who looked like an old friend from his past. This spurned Sanji on, until Brook cleared his throat, "Should we perhaps check on our beloved friend?"

If Brook could bat his eyes...he probably would have.

The four all got up and made their way down into Chopper's makeshift hospital ward. He had Usopp in bed, and was tending to his cheek and lip. Nami and Robing both had Usopp's wet clothes and were wringing them out into a bucket. Franky was leaned up against the wall and smiled over at the others. "Don't worry. Long-nose bro is just water logged and his face is a bit messed up."

Luffy bounded over to Usopp's bedside, and asked, "Oi! Do you need something to eat?"

Chopper raised a hoof to his muzzle, "Shoosh!! He's out!"

Luffy pouted, and Sanji slung an arm around his captain, "Come on Luffy, we'll make a big meal, and bring him some later. He'll be good as normal soon." And with that Sanji went to go distract Luffy with food. Zoro glanced down at Usopp, and scratched the back of his head awkwardly. He always felt worried when one of the group was laid out. He was relieved Usopp hadn't gotten worse from the experience.

Deciding that sleep seemed a good idea, Zoro took off. Brook followed offering to play a lullaby for the swordsman. Nami and Robin left when Usopp's clothes were hanging up to dry, and Franky left when Chopper when the little doctor felt he had done everything for Usopp.

As soon as the door opened Usopp cracked and eye open and smiled at the door. His nakama were the best. Closing his eyes he let sleep overtake him, and dreamed about how he would embellish Captain Usopp's latest adventure.

End