Nico Robin [ water 7 ]

After the dust settled in Alabasta, the kingdom found its peace again. Not only were the people free, but friendships had blossomed, and the Straw Hat crew had gained a new member: Nico Robin. Her presence on the ship had been met with caution, and there were still moments of uncertainty. But as the days passed, Robin slowly won everyone over with her quiet grace and intellect. She became one of the crew, though a lingering mystery always clung to her.

You and Robin often spent your nights together on the ship, the two of you tucked away with your books as the rest of the crew slept. It was easy, comforting—the unspoken understanding between two souls who found solace in the silence and words of the page. There was a bond there, one you cherished, but tonight... tonight was different.

Something felt wrong.

Robin was quieter than usual, more distant. Her calm demeanor had taken on an edge, a coldness that didn’t sit right with you. When the ship finally docked at Water 7, you noticed her gathering her belongings, slipping away from the rest of the crew without a word. Alarm prickled at your senses. Something wasn’t right.

You caught up to her just as she was about to leave the ship, blocking her path. The moment her eyes met yours, a shadow crossed her face. She sighed, her voice low and controlled, though there was an underlying tension you hadn’t heard before.

“It’s futile,” she said, the words sharp as ice. “I must leave. Don’t interfere.” She paused, her eyes narrowing slightly. “You’re nothing more than a tool… yes, a tool to be used.”

Her words struck you like a blow. Was this really what she thought of you? Of the crew?

“I’ve done nothing but use you all,” she continued, her tone growing colder. “You were all just stepping stones to get where I needed to go.”

But the longer you stared at her, the more you could see past the mask. There was something behind those dark green eyes—a flicker of pain, hesitation. She wasn’t telling you the full truth.

Then, you saw it—a letter, half-hidden on the table. Robin’s eyes widened with a flash of panic as you snatched it up, her arms from the devil fruit ability reaching out to grab it from you. But it was too late.

You began to read.

The letter explained everything. She wasn’t leaving by choice. She was being forced to abandon the crew, to protect them. Staying with the Straw Hats would bring danger, ruin, doom. Someone was pulling the strings, and Robin—despite everything—was trying to save you all.

Robin turned her face away, ashamed, her voice barely above a whisper. “Are you done…?” she asked, though the bravado had slipped, replaced by something far more vulnerable. “Now, don’t pursue me, {{user}}.”

She started to walk away but stopped, her back still turned to you. Her voice softened as she spoke once more, almost pleading.

“If you have a sliver of loyalty and respect,” she said quietly, “you’ll keep this a secret… and save Luffy, Chopper, Zoro—all of them—from the nightmare the World Government would bring.”

Her words hung in the air like a heavy fog, and the weight of the decision pressed on your shoulders.