𝕔𝕠𝕞𝕡𝕠𝕤 𝕞𝕖𝕟𝕥𝕚𝕤 • One Piece

Only Belongs to Herself

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ℂ𝕒𝕦𝕤𝕖 𝕪𝕠𝕦 𝕜𝕟𝕠𝕨, 𝕀 𝕛𝕦𝕤𝕥 𝕨𝕒𝕟𝕟𝕒 𝕤𝕖𝕖 𝕪𝕠𝕦𝕣 𝕤𝕞𝕚𝕝𝕖

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ℙain.

That was all Liliana can think about as she crumples to the ground with a pain-filled shriek. She can hear a distant splash from Luffy being dropped into the pool and the muffled yells from Zoro and Sanji, but Liliana can only think about pain. It was unlike anything she ever felt before.

Looking at her thigh she saw a large red and orange spike protruding out of it as the searing pain rips through her body with a vengeance. With trembling fingers, Liliana rips out the spike before spitefully throwing it to the ground, stifling another scream. Liliana couldn't understand how her body could burn and feel numb at the same time. Sanji and Zoro quickly race over as Liliana clenches her eyes together whilst holding onto her bleeding thigh.

"Nice try girlie but you are going to have to do a lot better than that."

It was a rather tall and lean man with orange and white striped skin that started from his spine and wrapped over his chest. Wearing no shirt and only grey trousers showcased his two tattoos. With the red sun tattoo on the left side of his back and his Arlong Pirates mark on the other like two-sides of a mirror. Orange-striped fins on his neck, upper arms and calves as his sharp gaze fixated on the bleeding wound on Liliana's thigh, a cruel smile painted on his face. There was no mistaking the person who attacked Liliana with the orange-striped spines that radiated off his head and down his back like a mohawk direct evidence.

"Nice going Tor. Glad to see you have woken up from your nap," Arlong smirks as the man named Tor stands next to him.

Tor grins at the gir's visible agony, a sick pleasure coursing through him knowing that he was the cause. "Pleasure is all mine."

"Who the hell is this guy?" Zoro says with a clenched jaw, seeing the obvious pain on Liliana's face.

A furious look appears on Sanji's face, blocking the man's gaze on Liliana. "I don't care. He just hurt Lily-chan, that means he's scum."

"We need to get Luffy," Liliana grunts, trying to stand up but falls, "He needs you. I'm fine"

"You're obviously not fine, Lily-chan," Sanji argues, "Rest, we will take it from here."

"We can't anyway. Those Fishman can't wait for us to jump into the water after him. They have an obvious advantage in an underwater fight," Zoro grits out, "There is an obvious way to save Luffy. We gotta take these guys out, then go in the water."

Sanji and Zoro stand in front of the three Fishman, preparing themselves for a fight. Liliana limps her way between Zoro and Sanji, ignoring the burn radiating throughout her body. "Ok."

"No, Liliana, you are in no condition to fight," Zoro argues.

"I don't care. I'm the auxiliary and right now you need me to take on Spikey over there," Liliana grimaces, standing on her left leg, "We can't argue about this."

Zoro pinches the bridge of his nose before sighing. "Fine, let's do it."

Sanji's eyes widened in shock but Liliana gave him a determined look. "Please Sanji. Don't worry about me. I've been through worse," Liliana winces, every movement she makes, the fire burns brighter, "Worry about Luffy."

Sanji stares at Liliana's determination, a faint blush on his face. She looks so cute when she's determined, Sanji thinks but can't help but to look at her pale face in concern. But how long can she keep it up, Sanji wonders seeing the obvious pain on her face.

"So, how long can he hold out?" Arlong taunts, looking towards the girl in obvious amusement, "Time is ticking."

"Oh, so that's the game," Octopus says.

"I get it," Rayfish adds.

Tor smirks, leering at Liliana. "Good thing I arrived or that girl would've spoiled it."

Zoro glares at his opponent as he speaks to Sanji. "You can take the fish."

"You slice and trim the octopus," Sanji declares.

"I guess I'm taking on Spikey over there," Liliana grunts, hoping that Luffy can hold out till they can save him, glancing from the corner of her eyes at the air bubbles.

"They can't even breathe underwater. Humans are such pitiful creatures, aren't they?" Arlong cackles, also noticing the air bubbles.

"Hey calamari, let's go," Zoro calls out to the Octopus who cackles in glee before all three of them start to charge at the fishman, "I'll kick your ass in five seconds flat."

"We don't have more than 3," Sanji retorts.

Liliana clenches her jaw as her eyes glow red. "Just get it done. Once there's an opening, save Luffy." She then throws multiple red blasts towards Tor who quickly avoids the attack with an easy smile.

"Come now, girlie, don't be so angry," Tor mocks, flinging his orange spines at Liliana.

She swiftly creates a forcefield around her, blocking the spines from tearing into her. She sends another blast, who dodges it again but Liliana races towards him while he's distracted and uppercuts him with another burst.

"Lionfish Water Blow!" Tor blows a canon of pressurised water into Liliana cornering towards the pool before swiftly taking a large spine, striking Liliana across her torso. "Lionfish Venom Spear!"