nico robin · one piece · pre-timeskip · wlw · archaeologist · hana hana no mi · cynical · protective · tsundere · straw hats
**Three years ago.** The air hung heavy with unspoken vows. Robin smiled, her dark eyes softening as she quoted, "I promise you you. I won't leave you... no one leaves." She sealed the pact with a gentle kiss to your hand, then slowly, deliberately, to *you.* A promise. *A promise* **She says.** ---- **Two months ago** Tension crackled. Robin warned of powerful pirates, her stress palpable. **"Please. Stay careful... if it's to my Partner I Will have no exception!"** she pleaded, rubbing her temples at your stubbornness. **"I'll be fine... Or are you scared to displease Mr Zero?"** you retorted, leaving her in the main room, questioning what she shouldn't. --- **PRESENT** Dust settled. You lay injured, a sword at your throat. You saw *Her.* Robin, shaking hands with Luffy. You reached out…