Until the Very End

by Nami_nanami

Summary:

Amaya is the older is of Monkey D. Luffy. Her mission is to rebuild the island that was taken from her as a child. Some say she's the devil of the sea due to her being a sea witch, but some say she will be the one to set balance in the sea. While traveling she reunites with her brother and meets his crewmates. Little did she know, that one of them was going to make her realize what she truly desires in her life.

 

Will follow the anime the majority of the time, so be aware of spoilers! (Starts in Alabasta arc)

There will be more focus on the Original Character, but we will get into some OCxZoro 💚

 

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Disclaimer: The one piece characters and one piece story are not mine, they belong to the one and only eiichiro oda. None of the art is mine.

Notes:

First and foremost, thank you for checking you my story! This is my first time writing so I hope you really enjoy. My first intention of this story was to just be a love interest of the handsome marimo, but I ended up creating a bigger dialogue for this character. I really put a lot of love to her, so I really hope you love!

! Disclaimer !
There will be some strong language, violence, angst , fluff, SA, abuse, (maybe smut 👀). Will add tags on the way.
I will definitely let you know in the beginning of the chapter for any triggers.

Chapter 1: Family Reunion

Notes:

Here are some notes about the Character!
-background-
She was adopted in the family when she was only 7 years old hiding from the world. She is two years older than Luffy.
She was told to not use her powers around people that didn't know her because they will see her as threat. Amaya wants to be proud of being a sea witch and bring her tribe back.
(Will cover more in the story)

- Appearance -
Amaya is 19 years old in the beginning of Alabsta.
Hair: Medium length, straight Black with white on the ends.
Mostly wears navy, white, and black.
Thank you and enjoy!😊

I was walking through the desert in the crazy heat. Wearing a high waisted, navy skirt down to my ankles that's split on both ends up at mid thighs. My white waist bead was resting on my hip that expands to a long staff, that was activated with my power. Along with thatI had on a matching navy strapless crop top and a white lightweight sheer shawl cardigan as long as my skirt. Luckily I had a white scarf above my head to block out the sun and my shoes were closed toe white flats that weren't too heavy to walk in the heat.

"That bar looks promising", I told myself as I walked towards. I was ready for a break and that place just screams luck. I walked inside, and scanned the room. No one notices me, since everyone was so busy staring at a man passed out from...eating too much?? I chuckled at the man as I took my seat at the bar. I waved down the bartender and asked for a drink as I removed my scarf from my face. Suddenly, everyone starts screaming and before I can react, the man who passed out swings his arm around my shoulder, pulls me next to him and says "Out of ALL the places, I was not expecting to have our reunion here!" It can’t be. I scrunch my nose because of the horrible smell that was coming from the man who knew. 

"What? You're not happy to see your big brother?"
I looked up to the freckle boy and rolled my eyes at him.
"Of course I am. I was just expecting a cleaner one!" Ace starts to laugh as I push him off and start drinking what the bartender left for me. I take a sip and make a sour face.
"Since when do you drink?"
"I mean, do you think it’s smart for me to ask for water here? Anyways, I need to cool down and be more hydrated before I head back to sea. This heat is killing" I continued to chug the disgusting drink down my throat. Alcohol has never been my thing, but I needed some sort of liquid in my system if I wanted to make it back to the ocean without passing out.
"Take a look at this" The freckle boy hands over a folded paper.
I unfold it and burst into a laugh as I read the wanted poster.
"30 million berries?! Hahaha! What kind of trouble is he getting into?.. Actually don't answer that." I’m a bit annoyed that my younger brother has a wanted poster already. It hasn’t been that long since he went out to sea. “I will admit thou. I am impressed by how high his bounty is for his first time.”

Suddenly a marine with dirty white hair walked in smoking two big cigars and looked straight at Ace. "Why is a big-shot pirate like you in this town?"

I quickly put my scarf over your head to cover my face. I hear Ace turn in the stool. "I'm searching for my little brother." He said cockly. Oh he’s getting his ass beat right now .
I kept my back to the marine but I could feel his eyes on me.
Ace notices quickly and brings the marine's attention back to him.
"What do you want?"
The marine then looks at him, "Let me take you in peacefully and I'll let your little friend-"
"Eh boring, I'll pass" The freckle boy interrupted him.

This is EXACTLY why I never wanted to travel with any of the boys!

"I figured" The marine sigh in annoyance, "I am looking for another pirate, if you know-"
"Nope I don't, good luck" The marine growled at his response.
I turn around only exposing my hazel eyes to see what kind of mess I will need to clean up after my dumb brother.
The marine makes a fist and suddenly smoke is coming out from it. I was about to reach for your white waisted bead to make it a staff, but I suddenly felt a strong presence.
"Gum-Gum.. ROCKET!"
I quickly moved to the side, before anyone was able to react. Suddenly the marine was launched through the wall with Ace towards the next building.
Everyone in the bar was flabbergasted.
A boy with the strawhat starts jumping up and down excitedly in the exact spot where Ace was just sitting a few seconds ago.
"TIME TO EAT!!! HEY OLD GUY GET ME SOME FOOD!" He yells as he sits down at the bar. I unravel my scarf and immediately get behind him to slap him across the head.
"Hey! What gives!? What is.. AMAYA ?!?" His jaw is nearly on the floor once he sees me. He jumps on me and I start to feel suffocated by his hug. "AMAYA IT'S BEEN SO LONG I MISS YOU SO MUCH!” He cries on my shoulder. Still a crybaby I see . I can’t help it but to hug him back. I can never be mad at any of them for longer than a few seconds.  “HEY OLD MAN GET HER SOME FOOD TOO!!"
He sits down again and pats the seat next to him signaling me to sit down.
"I've missed you too luffy! It's only been what? Two years? You are exactly my height now! I missed the days when I was the tallest out of all of you boys." I sigh as Luffy starts to laugh. I looked over at him and I watched him swallow the food that the bartender left for the both of us. I couldn’t help it but to just smile. I didn’t realize how much I missed my baby brother. I patted his head, "Do you even know what you just did?"
He looks up at me with his mouth full of food and nods his head.
I sigh as I point at the hole he made.
"Very weird that they have a hole there" he says with his mouth full.
I slightly hit my forehead with my palm and rested my chin on the palm of my hand. “When will you ever learn luffy?”

Suddenly the marine walks through the hole. "STRAW HAT! I'VE BEEN LOOKING FOR YOU!" You look over at Luffy waiting for his reaction. Instead all he does is start to chew slower. “And you! Why do you look familiar?” he points at me.  Shit, I let my stupid guard down.
"STOP EATING!" His attention returns back to Luffy. He suddenly spits out his food towards the marine.
"You...Smoker! AAHHH RUN AWAY!" The rubber boy stands up quickly and dashes out from the bar with Smoker chasing him.
I throw some coins on the counter “Hey this isn’t enough!” The bartender scolds me as I am walking towards the exit. “I’m only covering my tab.” I yelled back as I covered my face once again.
"Amaya what are you doing!? Hurry up, he needs us!" Ace comes right behind me and runs towards trouble.
"Right behind you!" I yelled back at him, as I kept the same walking pace. .

This is what not was I was expecting when I arrived to Alabasta..so much for a calm trip.

I jumped on some boxes and tents to get on top of the buildings and start chasing them from above. I still need to remain a low profile, but now I need  to make sure my idiot brothers can escape the island safely.
Ace was able to block a hit that was supposed to land on Luffy from Smoker. “That’s right, he ate the flame-flame fruit. Definitely fits his personality.” I look back at Luffy and I inspect the people that’s with him from above. He sure does have an interesting crew... is that a horse? Duck? Wait..no a deer? . Suddenly my eyes fall on someone already staring back at me  with a fierce sense. Fair enough it was one of Luffy’s crewmate making solid eye contact with you.

Without breaking eye contact, he was reaching towards his swords. He got himself a swordsman. Interesting. Luffy grabs him by his arm before anything happens and starts running towards shore with the rest of his crew.

I looked back and noticed more soldiers arrived, but I know Ace has it under control. I start running behind Luffy to make sure no one else will be interfering with their escape.

I noticed the swordsman is looking behind and trying to find where I am. I can’t hear the conversation Luffy is having with him, but it seems like he is reassuring him I’m not a threat.
Out of nowhere I noticed my smart brother going the wrong path and ended up getting separated from his crew.
"Tsk, you're joking right?!" I followed him until he hit a deadend.
"Huh?! Where am I?! I swear the food scent was coming this way."
"You idiot, why did you leave your crew!?"I scolded him as I walked up to him, taking off the scarf.
"Amaya!" He smiles at me.
"Oi! Would you look at that? Our family reunion finally happened!" We look up and see our freckle brother jumping from the top of the building.
"ACE!" My younger brother jumps from excitement and hugs the both of us together.
I couldn't help it, but I felt warm and calm. I’m finally reunited with my crazy brothers after all these years being separated. As much as a pain in the ass they were growing up, I still wouldn’t change anything.
The boys decided to arm wrestle each other and I took a seat on one of the wooden boxes. Smiling and admiring them. It’s funny, they’re adults now but all I was able to see was the kid versions of themselves. 

Ace was telling us all about his adventures. How he joined the Whitebeared pirates and his goal to help his captain to become King of the Pirates. Luffy talked about how he will become King of the Pirates with his crew. 

“What about you Amaya? How’s your kingdom coming along, your highness?” Suddenly the barrel they were using to arm wrestle on broke. I laugh at them since either of them did not win. 

"Just keep an eye on the news. I guarantee I’ll be on the cover page. Come on, let's get this little one back to his crew before they try to kill us for keeping their captain too long." You said as you wave at them both to follow you.
"You better invite us to your coronation!" Luffy swings his arm around my shoulder and Ace does the same on the other side.
"I will, only if you BOTH SHOWER!" I push both of them off, making them fall to the floor.
"Ok.." both of them said in a low voice as they got up and tried to catch up. I start to put my scarf around my head and face as the three of us started to walk out on the main road.

"STOP RIGHT THERE!" a pirate screams at the three of you. Next thing I know we’re surrounded.

We all look at each other and nod. They looked very weak and knew they were a waste of our time, so we continued walking past them. 

I felt an arm on my shoulder, making me come to a halt. "OI! WE ARE TAKING-" I turned my head to the pirate yelling and stared at the group angrily .They all lost consciousness and fell down.
“WOW! HOW DID YOU DO THAT?! TEACH ME!" Luffy started shaking me all excited. I got slightly annoyed, but turned to him and smiled, "Maybe one day." 
We continue to walk towards the shore and we see Luffy’s ship sailing away.
"Well it was nice see-" Luffy stretches himself to grab on the ship and launches himself.
I sigh "-ing you both". I turn around to hug my other brother, but notice he got on his ship to follow Luffy. “Ugh whatever then” I go to grab my small bag that I hid behind some rocks. Suddenly there are a bunch of pirate boats following the Merry and notice that none of my brothers are paying attention.
"Tsk..I'm scolding them when I'm done with the trash." I unwrap my scarf and wrap it around my left leg. I put my cardigan and shoes in my bag, throwing it across my back. I dive into the ocean and dart towards the ships underwater. I stopped between the Merry and the other ships.
I sculpt a huge wave between them with my powers. I release it, making it fall on the other ships. Making them sink to the bottom of the ocean.

"THAT WAS AMAZING!! AMAYA WAS THAT YOU?!"

This boy is so loud I swear.

I swim to the top and notice that everyone is on the opposite side of the ship looking for me. I manipulate the water beneath it, pushing me up and landing on the ship.
"I'm right here, no need to yell" I dropped my bag on the floor as I manipulated the extra water on me. I formed it into a water ball and threw it in the ocean.
The rubber boy runs up and jumps on me.
"Everyone this is Amaya! Believe it or not she's my older sister! Even though we’re the same height  hehehe" The whole crew had their mouths wide open in shock. Except for one particular swordsman.
"Nice to meet everyone. It is my pleasure to meet my brother's crew!" I bow to them.
"Ace and Amaya are joining our crew!"
"NO WE ARE NOT!" Ace and I both yelled at our baby brother as he laughed.

❂ ❂ ❂ ❂

Suddenly there were drinks and food everywhere. I was sitting between both my brothers talking to the sniper Usopp and the adorable doctor Chopper. Sanji, who I learned was their cook, kept checking up on me every minute "aaammaayyaa-ssswwwaann do you need anything else?!" "No i'm ok, I'll let you know if anything. Thank you." You smiled at him and the cook danced away towards the other ladies Nami and Vivi. I loved the crew that Luffy had. They’re so nice and brave for following him. I suddenly felt someone staring at me from above the ship. I looked up and fair enough it was the swordsman Zoro. He barely introduced himself. He just ran after introductions.I released a breath as I took another sip of the lemonade Sanji made for me.

"Seems like he has a crush on youuu~'' Ace pokes me with his elbow while making kissing noises. You push his face away from you.
"You're the oldest, yet you act like a child" I grind my teeth as I turned around trying to hide the blush that was slowly creeping in.

He's not THAT bad looking, but.. No! What am I  thinking!? Stay focus!

"Anyways.." I stand up from the floor. "I think it's time for me to leave since the sun is setting and I don't want to intrude any longer"
"Bye" the swordsman said from the crow's nest. I decide to not react to it, but the freckle man starts to laugh. I slap him across the head to make him stop.
"PLEASE DON'T LEAVE! I'M THE CAPTAIN HERE AND I AM DEMANDING YOU TO STAY!" Luffy tries to act tough while holding back his tears. I sighed audibly, my face meeting my palm in a gesture of disbelief.
"Luffy, listen-"
"Just stay the night for our cry baby! We can leave first thing tomorrow morning."
I took another look at him and he was REALLY working those puppy eyes on you. I guess it’s time to accept defeat.

"Fine, but I am keeping my word on leaving once the sun rises." Everyone cheers and starts drinking again.
"Seems like your new BOYF-" I grabbed Ace from the strap of his hat and pulled him closer.
"One more word and I'm throwing you into the ocean" I whisper at him angrily.
He laughs as he moves away. "I'm joking, but I am serious. He locked his eyes on you the minute he saw." He does have a point. The minute we locked eyes it felt like a familiar feeling. Like if I’ve met him before. Not in this life though. I wonder how the night will unraveled. 

Notes:

I hope you all enjoyed this chapter! So this character's power was mostly inspired from ATLA. So you can say she's a waterbender.
Pretty much this is the relationship OC has with luffy and ace

(OC being the middle one). Which I can relate because I am the eldest daughter.
See you all in the next chapter:)
Be safe <3

Chapter 2: To The Secret Island

Notes:

Hello beautiful readers. Here I am once again with another chapter.
The chapter slightly came out a bit too long so sorry!
I hope you all enjoy!

The moon has risen. Even though it was just in the waxing crescent phase, it was so bright and beautiful.

One by one, the crewmates started to pass out. The cute reindeer got carried by the sniper to their room. I said my goodnights to the girls and the duck. I was leaning against the dock with my crybaby's head on my left shoulder, sleeping like a baby. The freckle boy is on the other side of the ship talking to the swordsman. I didn't realize I was staring at them until the blonde man snapped me out of it and drew my attention to him.

"Amaya my dear! Let me remove the rubber boy from you my love!" The cook was so loud that the two men turned around.

"Oh um, actually-” 

"Don't worry! I can take him to the room." Ace offered as he started to walk towards us. He throws luffy across his shoulder like he is a sack of potatoes.

"Careful!" I scolded him. Ace laughed at me as he made his way inside.

"Amaya-swan let me walk you to the room with the ladies." Sanji got on one knee extending his hand for me to take.

"I'm ok, thank you for being such a good host. I’m actually going to stay out here for a while before I go to sleep."he smiled back at me as he said goodnight and left. 

I’m finally by myself. Luffy’s crew is not so bad after all. It gives me a piece of mind knowing he will be just fine. I grab my journal and a map from my bag. I was looking over the map that had a circle between Jaya and Alabasta island. 

"If my calculations are right I should be about-"

"Hey! Why are you still out here!?" 

Ugh! I knew it was too good to be true that I was by myself.

I followed the voice up at the crow's nest and there he was. The swordsman looked down at me like a hawk.

"I'm minding my business, something you should do." I snapped at him, turning my focus back on my journal.

"Are you going to answer me or not?" Zoro suddenly appeared behind me. Towering over my shoulder.
I don’t want to have any issues with Luffy’s crew, so I decided to just give it.
I look up to him smiling, "Well if you’re so interested, come down here and I’ll show you." I grabbed his wrist and pulled him down to sit next to me. .

"You see this empty area that I circled? Well turns out there is a secret island there. Legend says that it appears to only a certain number of people. From what I learned from the people that were able to see the island have been with another person. Which means if I want this island to appear, I can't go alone."

I looked up towards Zoro and I noticed his eyes were on me. Did I have something on my face? Was it something that I said? 

Zoro looks down and reaches to pick up the map. He scans it and then hands it over.
"I won’t be able to help and go with you. I need to look over the ship tonight.” 

"Don't worry. I got you covered. I can create a water bubble around the ship, that way no one can sneak up here while we're gone. That way you can join me." I take the map from him and start making my way to the side of the ship where Ace's boat was tied down. I threw the map and journal in my bag. 

"Will it actually work?" Zoro stands up and starts to follow me.

"It will, I used to do it all the time back at home when I didn't want any of my brothers to bother me. Worked like a charm." I said smiling to him. "Come on, let's take Ace's little boat to the island." I get on top of the deck and right before I was about to jump down, Zoro grabs my wrist. "Are you sure?". I turn around and scan his face. His eyebrow was lifted and his lips were tightly shut. He’s probably worried that something bad can happen to the crew if he’s not here. 

My brother is so lucky to have such a loyal crewmate.

I softened my body and gave him a close eyed smile.

"Of course, I know how important Luffy is to you and how important you are to him. Now let's go before it's too late." I jump down towards Ace's boat and Zoro follows me. As I’m getting out the map, Zoro is untying the boat from the ship. "Did he even lend it to you?", he asked.

"Nope, but it doesn't matter. He will get it back eventually." 

Zoro looks back at me annoyed. 

"Now hold on, I'm going to move us away from the Merry so I can create the water bubble around it." Zoro obeyed and took a seat, while I started to move my hands in an easy and slow push movement. This made the water move the boat away from the ship. Once I had moved us away, I started to create the water bubble moving my hands up. The water was being lifted and surrounding the Merry in a bubble form. I clapped my hands together, indicating that the spell was completed and the bubble was now activated. 

"Ok let's go." I turned around, and saw Zoro looking at the water bubble in amaze. I was able to see little stars in his eyes due to his excitement. It always brought me joy how people thought it was amazing instead of being scared. I started moving the water to move the boat towards the destination. 

"Uhh, I think you're going the wrong direction." Zoro said as he held up the map. "Why would... Actually, nevermind. Thank you thou" I rolled my eyes.  "Whatever" says the mosshead as he flares his nostrils and turns back with his arms crossed to his chest.

I should NOT be bullying him, especially now that he's finally coming along with me.

Suddenly a thick fog comes around us. Zoro stands up and I stop pushing the water, feeling unease. " I think there is-", I wasn’t able to finish my sentence as a sudden wave picked up from behind. The boat was moving way too fast, so I ended up grabbing onto Zoro's arm. After a few seconds, the boat came to a stop. The fog has disappeared. Both of us  were paralyzed. My eyes were glued to what was in front of you. The island appeared. 

 

 

Notes:

What is this island you might asked?
Honestly if I fell on Zoro, I wouldn't let go. I would simply just

See you all soon!

Chapter 3: Lost

Notes:

Hello again! I accidentally made this chapter too long (sorry) so I decided to make it into two chapters. This one is slightly shorter but no worries more is on it's way!
So these next two chapters, is not part of the anime, so don't stress yourself out trying to remember if it was a filler or not. I hope you all enjoy. See you at the end!

"Wow..it's beautiful". I was amazed by the Island. It looked like a jungle and I could feel the temperature change as well. It was warm and almost in a sense, it brought a calming sensation.

"Well, what are we waiting for? Let's get going ", I looked up to him and noticed I was still holding on to him. I quickly let go, "you're right let's get to it" I turned around trying to hide the blush that was slowly creeping on my face.

I start once again using my powers to bend the water to move the boat closer, but the boat wouldn't move like if there was an invisible wall. 

"Seems like we can't get there on a boat, we might as well swim." The island was about 100 meters away so the swim won't be bad. 

"Ok, have fun. I'll wait for you here." I turned around to see Zoro getting comfortable like he was getting ready to take a nap.

"Oh you are not getting off the hook easily. Either you come along with no issue, or I'll drag you." I looked down on him with my arms crossed against my chest. 

Zoro growls and gets up.

I smirk, able to avoid a fight. I turned around facing the island and I started to pull my skirt down so swimming could be easier. 

 “WOMEN WHAT ARE YOU DOING?!l", Zoro shouted at me as he covered his eyes with his hand. 

"Relax, I have a swimsuit under. I don't want to ruin my skirt on that island while I’m exploring. Plus I'll have more mobility." I folded my skirt and set it aside. 

I had on a nice navy bikini bottom that the straps rested nicely on my hips. I pulled my hair up to a high ponytail and threw my bag across your back. Looking back at Zoro, his face was still red looking to the side. 

"What? Too much skin for you to handle?" I batted my eyelashes at him, as his whole face was painted in red.

"Are we going or not?" The swordsman growled at me. 

I lifted my hands up, as I laughed. Something tells me deep down he’s a really good guy.

"Ok, ok let's go." 

I jumped into the ocean and I heard a second splash behind me. The both of us started to swim to the island. Once we arrived, I noticed I was completely dry. 

"huh, hey Zoro..." I face Zoro but my eyes land on his exposed muscular chest. 

I knew he was fit, but I didn't realize how toned his body really was. That scar really is the cherry on the top.

"What?" 

My eyes snapped back to his face, forgetting what I was going to even ask. 

"Nevermind." 

I turned my attention back to the island, hopefully he didn’t realize I was staring at him. 

"Too much skin for you to handle?" Zoro whispers into my ear. Sending a vibration down my spine. I slightly pushed him away.

"Oh my god!" I grinded my teeth trying to control my blush, but his chuckling did not help.

"Now what? Do we follow that path?" Zoro points to what seems the only path that looks walkable. Ok so he’s not THAT bad with directions. 

"I guess that's the only way. Let's get going." I answered as I started walking towards the path.

I walked down the path and noticed there were lighted torches along it. The path led to a stone stage. Bass drums started to play as you got closer to the stage.

"I wonder what-"  I turned to face the man who was following me, but Inoticed Zoro wasn't behind me anymore.

"What?! Where did he go?? How was he able to get lost in this path?!?" I twisted my head to both sides trying to spot the green hair man, but he was nowhere. I definitely jinx it. 

I let out a breath as I dropped my shoulders. I walked up towards the stage and the drums stopped playing. 

"WHERE IS THE MAN?" A mysterious voice said. 

"I don't know, but I have a question-"

"WHERE IS THE MAN?", the same voice interrupted me.

"I said I don't know!" I yelled back. I started to scan through the trees and bushes trying to figure out where the voice was coming from. 

The bass drums start to play again, but in a faster rhythm this time.

"SO YOU WANT TO PLAY, I SEE." 

I smirk, as I pull my beaded waistband off from my waist. It was created with a variety of water spells. Using my powers I was able to make it thicker and form two water blades at each end, making it into a water sword staff. 

"Loser gets to submit to the winner." 

Notes:

Why is he always getting lost? Now imagine if he's trying to find the cli-
I honestly would keep my eyes glued to his chest no matter what.
Anyways, thank you for supporting my work and see you next chapter! :)

Chapter 4: Sielos Draugas

Notes:

Here it is! This chapter is a little over 1300 words. This is a Zoro POV. Let's see where he ended up! See you at the end :)

— Zoro's POV—

 

“How did she get lost??” I growled at myself in annoyance.

I somehow ended up in the middle of the jungle. I started to cut down the vines and the bushes covering my way. I just met this woman a few hours ago and here I am now being dragged to some magical island. Did I not hesitate because she’s my captain’s sister? Probably. 

 

I cut down a bush and it uncovered a hot spring with…pink flower petals floating around?? “I guess I can take a small break. I’m sure Amaya will her way back.” I reach over to touch the water and noticed it was set in a comfortable temperature. I set my swords aside as I get in. I’m about to doze off I hear birds start to sing in a soft melody. 

 

“Where is the woman?” Says a mysterious soft voice.

 

I open one eye to look around, but I see no one. As I’m about to relax again, the voice came back.

 

“WHERE IS THE WOMAN?” This time they sounded mad. 

 

“Amaya? She went on an adventure, she’ll be fine.” I furrowed my brows. I bring my hands back to support my head. My nap was never fulfilled the second I felt a sense of danger. I jolted up looking around for someone. I suddenly felt something grab onto my ankle and dragged me into the water. I noticed a vine had a gripped on my ankle, and luckily I was successfully able to rip it off. I swam to the top gasping for air.

 

I looked up and see a lady with black curly short hair, wearing a long wavy gray long sleeve dress. The mystery lady looked down on me with pity and it was starting to get on my nervous. I pulled myself out of the spring, looking for his swords I noticed it was next to the lady. I walked towards her hand met my chest making me come to a stop.

 

“Why aren’t you with her?” She was furious, but I honestly didn’t care. My goal was to get off the island already. 

 

“Because she got lost following me. Now give me my swords back!” I was started to lose my patient. 

 

“Aren’t you worried about her?!” She seemed stunned by my answer.

“Why would I? She’s capable of anything.” Is she really? I know I just met her, but she does carry a powerful aura I can’t describe.

 

Suddenly the woman’s eyes started to tear up and falls to her knees crying.

“That is so sweet! You completely trust her don’t you?! I knew you both were it!” The woman cries into her hands.

 

I take a step back looking at her with confusion. 

 

“What do you mean by we were it?” 

 

She sniffed as she was drying her tears with her sleeve. “Don’t act all surprised.” She  stands up again patting down her dress from the dirt. The woman starts circling examining if I’m some kind of monster. 

 

What kind of island did this woman bring me to? 

 

The woman sighs in defeat and her palm meets her forehead. “I guess I’ll start from the beginning. Welcome to Sielos Draugas .” The woman walked towards the hot springs, kneeling down towards the water. I followed her lead and when I looked down, the only reflection in the water was mine.

“Many years ago, there was a young lady that was part of the royal family in Alabasta, and she fell in love with a journalist from Jaya. They couldn’t be seen together in public, so they agreed to meet each other once a week here on this island.This went on for a year.

One night, her father announced that he had an arranged marriage ready for her. She yelled at him telling him that she refused to do such a thing. That was the night she knew she needed to escape. She packed a bag and left. No letter, not a single word to anyone. 

As she was running to her boat, an alarm went off. Suddenly soldiers flooded the streets looking for her. She was able to hear that they were told to kill her for disobeying. She got to her boat, and started to paddle away as quickly as possible. She was able to see the island where she knew she would meet her true love. 

Unfortunately, she got spotted. The soldiers started to shoot and she died on the boat floating away from Alabasta. No one from her family went to look for her. They had disowned her for disobeying the king. The love of her life was waiting for her on the island. Excited to see her beautiful smle once again. He saw the boat from afar and knew something was wrong. He jumped into the water and swam towards the boat. Instead of seeing her joyful face, he was unpleasentedly welcome with her cold body covered in blood. He craddler her as he started to cry. He cried for so long that his heart was not able to take it and it eventually gave up.” 

 

The woman chuckles as she dips her hand in the water, “I guess you can say he died from a broken heart.”

 

“So is that what makes it special? People come here for that?” I guess she didn’t like my question by the way she looked back at me livid. She stook a deep breath and her face soften. 

“Of course not..” She pats the floor next to me, signaling for me to sit down. I sat next to her as I dip my feet in the water.

 

“The island wanted to protect their souls from the danger that someone would want to separate them physically. So it decided to hide from the rest of the world..except for certain people which includes you and Amaya. This island only appears to people who are traveling with their soulmates. This means that you have loved each other in your previous lifes and will continue.”

 

I chuckled at her. Soulmates? “I don’t believe in any of that.Thank you for the little fairytale, but I think it’s time for me to get going.” As I was ready to get up, I felt my feet stuck. There was nothing tiding them down. Is this some kind of prank?

 

“Hey what is going on?! I can’t move.” I yelled angrily. The woman stands up and looks down on me with a smile. 

 

“Oh you’re fine! The island is just a bit annoyed by your denial.”

“Denial of what exactly? Amaya being my soulmate I just met her!” I argued as I continue to attempt my escape.

“I’ve seen your soul before actually now that I see how stubborn you get. It has been awhile since you have been reunited with her. Seems like the Sun God has helped you reunite and for that I am happy.” She starts walking away, leaving me behind. 

 

“How many times do I need to tell you?! I do not-”, Suddenly the invisible forced pulled me down into the water as I continue to struggle to escape. I noticed that the water lighting was getting dimmer.

 

Am I dying?! No it can’t be it! I need to keep fighting. I need to take Amaya back safely! 

 

Suddenly I felt the grasp that was around my ankles let go, and pushed me out of the water. I found himself on the side of the beach, laying facing up the starry night. 

 

“Was that a dream?” I bring a hand up to my forehead. Trying to figure out how did I ended up here.

 

“Hey! Where the hell have you been?!” 

 

“Huh?” Confused of who’s voice that was, I opened my eyes and I see Amaya towering over me with my swords and shoes. 

 

“I found your swords and shoes just laying around.I thought something ate you! You seriously scared me, what the hell!” She scolds me as she grabbed my wrist and pulled me up to a seating position. “Here. You’re welcome.” Amaya drops my belongings on my lap. She takes a sit next to me as she looks up, admiring the moon.

 

“Zoro..Thank you for coming along with me.”

 

The smiled that she gave me, I swear time paused for me. I felt like I was able to admire her beautiful face without any interruption. The way her hair was slowly flowing from the small gust of wind from the ocean waves. The moon right giving her that stunning glow. It was like I was missing a piece that I didn’t know what was missing. I’ve never seen anyone as gorgeous as her. It made me feel calm and warm. I couldn’t help it but smile back.

 

She gets up and extends her hand to me ,“Come on, let’s go back.”

 

I reached out to hold her soft hand as she guides us back to the boat.

 

Maybe this was meant to be. 

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Chapter 5: Until next time

Notes:

Hello! I hope everyone is doing well. Thank you so much for the kudos 😭🤍
I am grateful honestly. I hope you enjoy this chapter. A bit of more of Amaya bonding with Luffy and Ace. See you at the end!

The way back to the ship was quiet between the both of us. Zoro was laying down with his hands behind his back, while I was busy bending the water underneath us. I was hoping that he wouldn’t realize that I was panicking inside. 

A SOULMATE ISLAND?!? I HAD NO IDEA IT APPEARED TO SOULMATES?! GOD I SHOULD INVESTIGATED MORE! DID ZORO FOUND OUT? NO I DON’T THINK SO..SHOULD I ASK?? NO IT’S TOO AWKWARD HE WOULD SAID SOMETHING? RIGHT? I HOPE HE DOESN’T THINK ANYTHING OF IT IF HE DID FOUND OUT. 

 

We finally arrived back to the Merry. I was very pleased that the bubble spell was held together, I clasped my hands together above my head, “unleashed”. The water bubble slowly came down like a nice sprinkle. 

 

I looked back and noticed Zoro was dead asleep. “Hey we’re back.” I nod at him with my leg. He grunts a bit and starts to get up to stretch. We finally made it up back on the ship. The sun was starting to rise, and we both stared at how the sky was slowly changing to a light violet color.

 

 “Seems like your night shift is finally over.” I say as I continue to admire the sky. “Thank you again for coming along,” I turned around to see his eyes that were already on me “and thank you for accepting to be part of my brother’s crew. He’s very lucky to have you as a swordsman.” Giving him a smile, I noticed his cheeks were starting to show a shade of pink.

 

“I-“ 

“ He’s very lucky to have you such a strong, muscular, handsome swordsman~” 

We both look behind our backs to find the owner of the voice. Fair enough, it was Ace who was  teasing and right along next to him the chef lighting his cigarette. “Mosshead, did you try to do something with my beautiful Amaya-swan?!” Can this get anymore embarrassing? 

 

“I’m going to sleep now. Goodnight.” Zoro grunts. He waves at Ace as he passes by to head to his room.

 

I walked next to Ace and I pulled him down from his hair down, to be at the same height as me. “Next time you embarrass me like that, I’m going to tell everyone how you had a crush on-“ 

“Ok ok, you win” he laughed as he removed my hand from his hair. 

 

“Amaya my dear, let me serve you some breakfast before you leave. It will be an honor to serve the finest lady I have ever laid eyes on” 

“Thank you for the offer. I actually need to get-“

“She’ll be more than happy to accept two bentos!” Ace interrupts me as he lightly smacks my back so he can also get food. The three of us move to the kitchen, and Sanji starts to cook. “What did you and Zoro do last night?” Ace raised his eyebrows waiting for me to react. Little does he know, two can play that game. “Why did you and Sanji here get out of the same room?” I smirked at him, getting him flustered. Before he can answer, the door swings open.

“Yummy!! Sanji, what are you cooking for me?!” Luffy enters energetically while sniffing the aroma of food. 

“I am cooking for your beautiful sister so she doesn’t need to worry about food on her next trip so- LUFFY LEAVE THAT ALONE!” Sanji slaps Luffy's hand away from the stove.

Luffy giggles as he takes a seat next to me.

“Do me a favor. Hold this very tight for a minute.” I hand him over a sun charm. 

“Cooool is this a gift for me?” 

“Actually it’s for me. Right now the charm is learning your warmth. This will help me find you wherever you are and know if you’re ok. Just because you’re a captain does not mean I’ll stop looking over you” I ruffle his hair making him smile. 

“Can I get something like that for you?” Luffy asks. I open my bag and give him a small clear quartz necklace with a touch of blue in the middle. “This is bonded with my soul. If you want to ever find me all you need to do is put it in the palm of your hand and the pointy side points in the direction I'm at.” I open Luffy’s palm and replace the sun charm with the clear quartz. I then put the sun charm through a thin gold chain that you had in your bag and put it around your neck. “Now, everywhere I go I’ll always have a piece of you.” 

“Pft- mine is cooler! Take this piece of paper. Exactly the same thing as Amaya’s little magic tricks does, but less complicated!” Ace gives Luffy the vivre card and explains how it’s very similar.  

Luffy jumps from his seat and pulls us in for another hug.

“Thank you very much for visiting me.” 

I hope one day we can all live together again and grow old

“Amaaayyaa-sswwaann here are your bentos my sweet love!” Expecting I was going to get handed just one bento, to my surprise this man handed me 10 instead! 

“Hey, what about me?” Ace pouts. “Oops I guess I forgot”, he turns around and starts cooking again unbothered. 

Luffy and I burst into a laugh.

 

❂ ❂ ❂ ❂

 

I head out with the bentos in my bag while carrying the rest while my brothers are whispering who knows what. I turn around and already I see Luffy eyes tearing up.

“I’m very proud of you and I can’t wait to see you again.” I pull him in and Ace for another group hug. Luffy pulls back sniffing. “Until next time!” He smiles and waves goodbye to Ace and I.

 

Ace jumps on to his boat and I jump right behind him.

“Last time I checked I am not a taxi.” He grunts as he’s untying his boat.

“Do you want a few extra bento boxes or not?”

Ace sighs as he moves behind you. Flames start coming from his calves to move his ship. 

“I’m not going on a detour so I’m dropping you off before my next destination.” 

“I’ll give you two more bentos if you tell me exactly why you’re so eager to find this so called blackbeared.” You lift your bag up with a smirk. 

“How- fine, but you’re telling me on that little trip you had with Zoooroooo .” Ace laughs as you sit down and grunt.

“Also I want a crystal too. I want to know where you are as well. You’re my little sister after all.” 

“Aww look at you trying to be such a protective big brother” I laugh as I look down at the ocean. 

“Turn around.” I do as he said, and I see Luffy still waving at the both of us with a big grin and the sun rising above him. We both waved goodbye. 

 

I was not expecting this little trip of mine to be so memorable. Reuniting with both my brothers just reminded me of the good times. Without them I don’t think I would still be here with a smile on my face. What made me start over thinking was Sielos Draugas. The story that the man told me got me thinking. Are we really meant to be together? Is that the reason why I felt a strong connection the minute we made eye contact? I’m sure with time, things will clear out. I do want the logical side to work out, but deep down my heart desires the opposite. I wish for time to just stay still for a while. 

Notes:

You see that foreshadowing 👀
Goodbye to our moss head but he will be back very soon! Would y’all like a short chapter (5.5) of pov of zoro after he said goodbye?
Next full chapter we would be covering Amaya’s past and we will have a special character appearance 🥰
I hope you all stay well and healthy. 🤍

Chapter 6: Old Mentor

“AAHH! Ok ok I’ll stop!” Ace yelped as I let him go from a headlock. I’ve just finished telling him about Sielos Draugas and he kept teasing me that I did something with Zoro. 

“Since we’re almost at your next destination and I don’t want you to be grumpy, take this.” I hand him over a clear quartz necklace with gold flakes. “It matches your flames so I thought this one would be perfect for you.” Ace looks at it in awe. “Also hold on to this for a minute.” I hand him over a star charm that he holds on tight. 

“Why are you heading to the same place as I am?” Ace asks, as I’m organizing my bag. 

“I’m not, my destination just so happens to be in the same direction. I am actually visiting an old mentor of mine.” 

“Is it who I think it is?” he arched his eyebrow eyeing at me.

“Yea, why? You still don’t like him?.” I grab the charm from his hand and slide it in a similar gold thin chain. I put it on and it hangs below your sun necklace. 

We finally arrived on the island. I get off his boat, and I inspect the area. My brother puts his hand on my shoulder, “Absolutely not. Just please be careful. You know I don’t trust that man at all.” I looked up towards him with a smile. “I should be the one telling you that especially with your little mission you’re in.” He smirks, “You know I need to do this.”

“I know, I know. Just please don’t be too reckless for once.” For the first I didn’t want to leave his side. For some reason, something was telling you to tell Ace to abandon this mission he put himself in. 

“Hey don’t worry about me ok? Because of you, I have learned to care for others and to put family first.” He cupped my face and pulled me into another hug.

“Good luck and don’t get a bigger bounty, ok!” Ace laughs as he walks away and waves back. I stayed still until I saw him disappear into town.

“I’m just being paranoid.” I told myself as I faced the ocean again.

I moved down to my knees and put my hands on top of the water. I start to hum in a slow melody, sending a telepathic wave. 

Within a minute a huge great white shark creeps out in front of me.

“Atzi! I missed you so much!” I get close to my pet shark and pet him on the head. 

Meeting Atzi the white great white shark when I first set sail was the best thing to have happened. He was just an injured baby shark and was left behind from his group. I helped him heal and ever since then he has grown to be loyal to me. A lot of people are terrified of him, which is definitely helpful no matter what. 

“Atzi, we’re going to visit our old friend. I hope you’re excited as I am.” I jump on top of him and rest behind the fin and hold on it. 

Atzi then dives under water. Luckily I am able to hold my breath underwater longer than any human can, but I definitely can not breathe underwater. Atzi knows me well enough so he will move up for me so I can catch my breath. 

 

❂ ❂ ❂ ❂

We finally made it to the location. “Thank you for the ride Atzi! I’ll be here for a few days. I’ll call you when I’m ready.” Atzi closes his eyes twice as a sign that he understood and leaves me behind as I waved goodbye. Intense fog is surrounding the path I’m walking on and I start to hear some animals running around. 

“You want to fight again?” I threatened the animals as I continued to walk. All I was able to hear next was the animals fleeing.

“Hhm that’s what I thought” I smirked to myself. I finally arrived at the entrance of the gothic castle. 

“HHHEELLOOO!!” I screamed as I started knocking hard on the huge door. The door cracks open, and I am greeted  by bright yellow eyes staring right at me.  

“Good morning, evening, night to you too!” I pushed the door open as I walked inside the castle. “How can you even tell what time it is in this gloomy place?” 

The yellow-eyed lean man sighs, as he closes the door and follows you behind. 

“How many times do I need to tell you to call me ahead of time when you are coming over?” You lay down on the gothic huge red couch he had. 

“Why do you need me to call ahead? Is not like I’m going to interrupt intimate time with any of your lady friends IF you had any.” I chuckle, but I hear no response. Just footsteps passing along.

“Hey! Mihawk! Where are you going?!” I prop myself and see the warlord heading to his office. 

I growled as I followed him.

I knew the man ever since birth, and I have always looked up to him a lot since he was one of the only other men who trained me as a child. He was pretty much like an uncle to me. He was very close to my mother from the brief childhood memories I still had. Mihawk would be tough on me during training, but he couldn’t deny that he had a soft spot for me.

“I am doing great, thank you for asking!” I sat down on the big cushion chair in front of his desk. 

Mihawk is sitting across from me with his hands together resting in front of his mouth. 

“So did you find what you were looking for?” 

“Yes! I found the last piece of information I need to protect Tozi from invaders. I found the perfect spell to make the island to be hidden and only appear to certain people.” I said I took out your journal and showed him the notes I’ve taken.

He scans it and looks up towards me, “Are you sure this will work?” 

“I have faith in it. If I am able to pull this, then I can bring the people from Tozi back to their land.” 

“You do know no one is expecting you to do this.” He takes a sip from his wine glass that he had on his desk.

“I know my father wasn’t the best king to Tozi, but I still have the duty to fix his mistakes and bring back the pride to our tribe. I don’t think I can just walk away from what he did to everyone.” I  get up and look out the window. My home island was taken advantage of..no..it was destroyed by pirates. Tozi was home to many sea sorceresses. When my father took the heir to the throne, the world government decided to turn a blind eye. 

I blink rapidly attempting to not bring back the memory of seeing your home island in flames.

“Sielos Draugas?” Mihawk chuckled. I snapped my head back to him at the speed of light. “How did that happen?” I suddenly felt a red dust creeping up on my face. 

 

Of course he knows about the island! This guy is a walking history book! 

 

“Stop snooping around!” I scrunch your nose as you walk up to him and take my journal back. I took a deep breath to calm down, “I also want to refresh on my skills before I head back to Tozi. I don’t want to rely on only spells.” 

“Go rest in your room and we can start tomorrow. I need to wrap up some work I have.” I bow and walk out from his office. I’m actually glad after all these years he kept my room. I didn’t live here for too long, but the way it’s still here always makes me feel welcome. 

“I hope he doesn’t ask any questions about Sielos Draugas.” I said to no one as I laid in my bed and rested my eyes for the night. Hoping I am doing the right decision. 

Chapter 7: It's you

Notes:

Short POV of Zoro :)

- Zoro POV (Water 7)-

 

It’s been about a month since I last saw her. Her smile is completely engraved in my brain. How can I forget about her? It irritates me wherever I turn, there’s always something that reminds me of her. I can’t deny that the second I saw her, I was so drawn to her that honestly getting told that we are soulmates did not bother me at all. Does Amaya even feel the same? Did she ever find out the story behind the island? All these questions in my head, that I didn’t realize that I have walked towards a dead end. 

“I swear, this path used to lead downtown. They probably switch it or something.” I brush it off as I turn back and continue to walk. The crew and I just finished fighting at Enies Lobby. We’re trying to recover before heading out. I also just finished taking care of some random kids that I came across with. I needed a break and luckily I found a bar. I walked in and my heart dropped at the sound of a familiar laugh. It can’t be . Immediately I scanned the room and I knew it was too good to be true. That laugh belonged to another woman. The second time the woman laughed, it didn’t sound similar at all. So why did I think for a moment that it was Amaya? I grunted as I left the bar annoyed.

“You there!” I looked up and noticed an older lady was pointing at me angrily. Suddenly her whole expression changed to exhausted, “Can you please help me carry these heavy boxes to my store please.” She hunched back holding her back with one hand while the other hand pointed to some boxes next to her. I let out a huge breath and picked up the heavy boxes for her. “Were you actually carrying these heavy boxes all by yourself?!” I asked as I was following her. She just nodded as I continued to follow her. After this I’m heading back to the crew. I’m tired of this. 

The walk wasn’t too long and we finally made it to her store. It seemed like it was a one-stop shop with all the random things he had. My eyes landed quickly on a shelf full of sake. “Now that’s what I am looking for to help me unwind.” I walked towards the sake and was reading the labels to figure out which one I should buy. I picked out three bottles and headed to the register where the old lady was helping me check out. “Since you helped me, please feel free to take the sake at no cost!” She smiles as she pushes the drinks that she had bagged.  “Are you sure?” I hesitated only because it was three bottles. If it was one, I probably wouldn’t think twice about it. “As long as you go straight home you will be fine. Now go on!” The lady waved goodbye as I took the bag and headed back to the house while the rest of the crew were resting. 

The place was empty which can only mean everyone was still out. I sat on the table and set the bag on the table. While I was taking each bottle out, I noticed there was a small navy box. I don’t remember getting anything other than my drinks. I took the box out of the bag and I inspected it. It wasn’t very heavy, but it had a design of elegant waves engraved in it. I opened it and to my surprise, it was a beautiful white woven bracelet. The clasps were gold and there was a green crystal braided right in the middle. A beautiful jade crystal to be exact. “She would like this for sure.” 

“Where did you get that?” I nearly fell from my chair. I thought I was alone in this house. I closed the box and turned around to face him. “What the hell are you doing here you cook?!” And why couldn’t I feel him creeping up on me. “Relax moss head, I didn’t even think you had a romantic bone, let alone one with feelings.” Sanji lighted his cigarette as he took the seat in front of me. I clenched my jaw and furrowed my eyebrows. Out of all the people in the crew, he is the last person I would even want to talk to about this. I put the jewelry box in my pocket and grabbed my bottles of sake. “You do know one day Luffy will need to know about this, right?” “Mind your business you stupid cook.” I responded as I locked myself in one of the rooms. 

He’s right though, but at the same time what is there to tell Luffy? It’s not like I’m dating his sister. Like I said before, I don’t even know if she even has feelings for me. Amaya is a huge part of Luffy’s life. 

I set the bracelet box with the rest of my belongings in my bag. Right next to another jewelry box that held a necklace that found its way to me at Skypiea. Why was I getting all these random accessories? Why were they all reminded of Amaya?  

“Zoro..Thank you for coming along with me.” She glows beautifully under the sun, the moon, and the stars. If I had to choose which one, I would only say the moon because that was the first time she made my heart skip a beat. “I want to see you again. I want to thank you for choosing me.” 

Chapter 8: Why

Notes:

!Warning: some blood, angst, and violence are present in the beginning of the chapter!

And we are back with our badass main character! I will be introducing her left and right hand crewmates. (Also OC). We are going to see a sneak peek of her past.
I hope you enjoy this chapter. See you at the end!

Flashback - Amaya (3 years old)

 

“Wow, that’s so cool! 

“You’re so talented Amaya!” 

“You need to teach me!” 

I had an injured monarch butterfly cupped in my hands and I have just finished healing it. I was  surrounded by other kids that were around my age staring at the butterfly. I looked up and saw them all in awe. I was proud of myself.

 

- Next memory (4 year old)- 

 

“GET UP!” I heard as I got kicked in the stomach and flew across the room. I coughed out blood while tears ran down my face. I put my hands on my stomach to ease the pain. I don't know what I have done wrong, but I was running all kinds of scenarios in my head of what I could have done.

“PLEASE LEAVE HER ALONE!” you hear your mother pleading to your father.

“Amaya is a •••• she needs to live up to the family name!” 

My vision started to get darker as the last thing I was able to see was heavy boots stomping towards me.

“Daddy..” 

 

-Next memory (6 year old)- 

“Keep your eyes on me princess!” Mihawk was carrying me in his arms. I was covered in dirt, scratches, sweat, and blood. I was staring at him with dead eyes.There was screaming, crying, and swords slashing around us. I peeked behind him and my eyes widened at the scene. The sky was bright red from the houses that were burning. The fire expanded towards the trees, bushes, and livestock. 

“Mihawk..” I whisper to him as I grasp his sleeve. A tear escaping from my left eye running down my cheek. 

“Dammit Amaya, I said eyes on me!” Mihawk looked down on me furiously. I snapped my head back facing him. I’ve  never seen him so nervous which made me start to hyperventilate. I began to shake uncontrollably and I started to lose my vision.

“Amaya! AMAYA STAY WITH ME! AMAYA!” 

 

-Present-

 

“Amaya.” I suddenly woke up startled and jerked up. I was dripping in sweat, trying to steady my breath, as I put my head between my knees.

 

Why am I reliving my past? Will I finally have a goodnight sleep?

 

“Another bad dream huh?” I move my head up to face the owner of the soft voice. It was none other than my first in command, Chima. 

 

Oh yea I’m back….home

 

It’s been over a month now since I left Mihawk’s Castle from my training. I was back in Tozi Island living in my old house. Calling it an old house was a stretch, because in reality it was pretty much a castle. It was a three floor castle. 

The first floor was where you can find the kitchen, library, and the dining room. The second floor was where Chima and the rest of the team lived. The third floor had the meeting room, my office and my room. 

 

 I clench my necklaces that I have not once taken off since day one. The sun and the star necklaces.

 

“Let me go make you some tea. In the meantime go and clean up. You stink.” Believe it or not, but she is very gentle. Our relationship is more of a sister bond. You’ll find us bittering a lot, despite her being 28. She is the best sea healer and the best archer I have ever met. Due to her being petite and her ability to actually be quiet she was the best for sneak attacks. Her speed was unmatched. 

 

“Thank you Chima, I’ll meet you outside by the pond once I’m done showering.” I smiled at her, as I made my  way to the bathroom that was connected into my room. I slipped out of my white sleeping gown and stepped into the hot running shower. The water was hitting my skin and I looked down to my hands. I had recently gotten the back of them tattooed. White lines with black dots on the sides starting from the bottom of your fingernails down to the middle of your hands.These helped me to manipulate water more efficiently. My hands looked fragile and I couldn’t tell if the water coming down my cheeks was the water from the shower or my eyes. I have been feeling very uneasy for the past two days. I snapped back into reality and finished my shower routine. 

 

I step out from my stone shower, grabbing a towel to wrap around under my arms covering me down to your knees. I faced the foggy mirror and used my hand to wipe it down. I sigh in relief seeing both my necklaces in good condition and the same color. This meant that both my brothers were ok. Yet I still couldn’t shake off the feeling like something was off. I quickly move back to my room to get ready for the day. I put on a strap white top with blue pastel wide leg pants. I quickly slip on white shoes, a few rings on my fingers, and I put on my white waist bead. Before I stepped out of the house, I threw on our signature Tozi light blue cloak. 

 

I made my way down to the pond that was located behind my house. It was surrounded by lots of old redwood trees and the walk was always beautiful. I get to the pond and it has a stone arch in the middle of it. There was Chima waiting with my cup of tea and right next to her was my third in command, Mao. He was my closest childhood friend that I had before the whole island got burned down. Mao is a very tall muscular man and his weapon is a spear. He was 4 times my size so Chima and I would occasionally hide behind him when we were trying to avoid someone. Ever since I reunited with Mao, the short curly navy hair man, has always had a serious face on. His deep scar that he had on his corner lip definitely made him look more intimidating. I even started to second guess that my happy memories that I had with him laughing and smiling were fake due to how serious he is now. 

 

“Thank you very much for the tea Chima.” I gave her a close eye smile as I took the cup from her and stood between the both of them.

“You need to take care of yourself better so you can manage to pull off the protection spell for Tozi. You seriously look like you sleep 4 hours a week.” I arched your eyebrow looking up to see Mao staring up to the blue sky covered in white clouds. 

“Good Morning to you too.Thank you for the lovely compliment as always.”  I rolled my eyes as I took another sip from my drink. I got another wave of nervousness. I sigh as you look down at my necklaces.

 

What is it? Is someone coming to the island? I think that’s it.

 

You look up as I check our surroundings.

 

“What’s wrong?” Chima asked, starting to look concerned. “Nothing. I think today we should attempt to put up the protection spell. I just have a bad feeling that something bad is coming. We have been rebuilding for the past 2 years and I do not want anyone’s work go to waste.”  I start walking back to your house with Mao and Chima following me in silence. They knew I was on edge so they didn’t want to question me.

 

Before I was able to reach the front door of the house there was a squeal from above that caught my attention. It was a seagull dropping off the newspapers in front of my feet. I picked it up with my free hand to scan the front page quickly. Both Chima and Mao stood behind my paralyzed body. Your eyes widen as you read the headliner. I felt my body turn cold, and I was able to feel a knot building up in my throat. 

“This can’t be-” The cup shattering as I dropped it to the floor due to what I just read. I rushed inside running towards my office as Chima and Mao tried to calm me down. I grabbed the  transponder and dialed the person I hoped to answer all the questions that were rushing through my head. 

 

“Where the fuck are you!? Answer me dammit!” I yelled into the mic as tears started running down my face.

“Amaya what’s going on?!” Mao grabs you by the shoulders and turns you around. Chima takes the newspaper from me to look at it. “Mao..” she whispered as headed it to him. Mao quickly scans it and looks toward you again “Let us help you.” 

 

“No. I need the both of you to please stay. Mao continue assisting our refugees and have the warriors practice twice as much. Chima I need you to gather all the sorcerers to practice the protection spell. That spells is going to be up in the next 48 hours no matter what. ” I moved past them as I ran to the pond and faced the stone arch. Raising my right hand over the crystal that was right in the middle, the tattoos started to glow. “Kuraigana” Suddenly a water portal appears and I walk through it.

 

-Kuraigana Island- 

 

A stone arch with random symbols carved in had a water portal appear. I stepped out of it, walking fast towards the gothic castle. I was full of rage as I took off your waist bead and activated it to staff. 

When I saw the front entrance of the castle I raised my hand, and once again the tattoos glowed. The doors slammed wide open as I ran inside the castle.

“MIHAWK!” I yelled for him as I continued marching towards his office. I suddenly felt a presence behind me and quickly turned around and used my staff to protect myself from whatever was about to hit me.. 

Mihawk grabbed on to my staff and pulls it down, “What is the meaning-”

“HOW DARE YOU?! YOU FUCKING KNEW-”

“I have no choice!” Mihawk scanned my face as I began to cry all over again. 

“Whether you like it or not I’m going to go save Ace.” I clench my teeth while pulling back from him. I pushed him with my shoulder as I passed by him.

“Amaya. Stop.” 

I decided to not listen and head straight outside. Once I stepped out, I came to a halt. The marines' boats were getting ready to dock. Mihawk quickly grabbed me by my elbow and pulled me back. Closing the front door rapidly.

“W-wwhy are they here?” my lower lip quivered. 

“They are escorting all the Warlords to Marineford, so-”

“So?! To get front row tickets to the fucking execution of my brother!”  

There was a heavy knock on the door.

“Dracule Mihawk. Open up!” A marine commanded from outside We  did not break eye contact with each other as they kept banging on the door.

 

“This is your last warning, Dracule Mihawk!” 

 

“Get Atzi, stay quiet  and follow my lead.” He whispered as he headed towards the door. I quickly started to run to the back of the castle as I turned my staff back to a waisted bead. Slapping it back on my waist. I was able to sneak out and ran towards the ocean to call Atzi. Within seconds, Atzi fins appear and he sticks his head out. 

 

“Today we are going to war, sorry for the short notice my friend. Someone needs our help.” I jumped  behind the fin and formed a bubble around my nose and mouth to help my breath underwater. Atzi dives into the water and swims towards the Marine ship. Atzi moved a bit out of the water for me to check it out and I watched Mihawk walking onto the ship. I suddenly felt a warm sensation on my upper chest. I looked down at the necklace and noticed the star charm was turning red. I clenched on it and breathed out a shaky breath.

“Ok Atzi, we can’t lose sight of that ship.” 

Notes:

Literally I was also not ok when I saw the episode that Ace was going to get executed. I wanted to jump in the tv to save him too :')
I hope you all stay safe and healthy <3

Chapter 9: Strategy

Notes:

Hellooo!!
We are finally getting some more action with Amaya our dear. I’m excited to share this pt 1 of the Marineford war. I skipped just a bit because I didn’t wanted to drag it too much.
I hope you all enjoy!

-Mihawk POV-

“Please tell me that wasn’t who I thought it was.” Garp asked as we crossed paths on the ship. I stopped next to him. “I remember you promising the safety of those kids, yet here we are.” It was the last thing before I left him behind.

I looked out the window on our way to Marineford and I was barely able to spot her. Once we reached the front gates, I decided to go back to the ship. I took out my sword and swung it towards the ocean. Causing a huge wave that the ship started to rock furiously. 

“What was that for?!” A marine shouted at me. “Just in case. Better safe than sorry.” I continue to stare into the ocean to find any sign of her.

 

I’m sorry princess, but this is too dangerous for you. I need you to continue living. 

 

The gate opens and the ship sails inside. We dock next to another marine ship and I see Boa Hancock. I quickly noticed there was something off. She was wearing a huge coat and it seemed like there was something moving under it? It wasn’t hard to put one and one together. I decided to move close to her.

“What do you want? I’m kinda busy here.” She grinds her teeth together with sweat starting to form. I bend down to her shoulder, 

“What is the meaning-”

“She’s here too.” I whisper quietly enough for them to hear. 

I stand up again and walk away.

“She?” Boa is left confused. 

“She’s here too. I knew it!” the boy in the coat laughs. 

 

❂ ❂ ❂ ❂

-Amaya POV-

 

I noticed a wave coming from afar. I raised my hand up in a stop gesture, waiting for the wave to come closer. The minute the wave got close to me, my hand tattoo lid up. The wave came to an abrupt hold, water splashing a bit on me . The wave then went backwards and vanished.

“I guess he really wanted me to play it safe huh Atzi?” I look down at him sighing. I stopped following the Marine ship quite a few miles ago. 10 miles to be exact. I knew it would be better to wait for more pirates to show up. Whitebeard can’t just let them kill Ace. Right? I looked down to my necklace and noticed the star necklace turning red. 

“I’m coming Ace. Don’t stop fighting yet.” 

Feeling a presence behind me, I turned around and my eyes widened at the sight you were seeing. It’s like my wish is coming true.

 

Whitebeard! 

 

Right behind his ship, there were a hundred more ships as well. 

“Atzi, thank you again for giving me a ride. Stay near ok friend.” I give him a pet as the Whitebeard ship gets closer.

 

“Hey! Need a ride?” I looked up at the voice that was coming from the ship. “Please.” You bend the water underneath me to push myself up and get on the Whitebeard ship.

I got down to my knees and bowed down until my head touched the floor.

“T-thank you so much for coming to rescue my brother! I will forever be in d-debt!” I was trying not to cry, but you couldn’t help it overall. Seeing all the support made me emotional and I was doing my best to keep it together. 

“Wow wow wow no need to bow down to us!” The yellow-haired man shakes his hands in a nervous manner, smiling at me. He helps me get up, and I see the rest of the men getting near.

 

“You must be Angel-yoi. I’m glad to finally meet you. I’ve heard many stories about you from our boy. My name is Marco and this is the rest of the crew.” Marco introduces me quickly to the crew. 

“If you’re the sister of my boy Ace, then you are also part of this family. Welcome.” I turn around to see the huge figure hovering down at me.

“It is an honor to meet you. Thank you.” I bow down to Whitebear. I am a bit thrown off by how he just casually accepted me, but I had no time to debate. “Can you help all of us pass through the gates?”

I nodded as I quickly started to jump to as many ships I could.Turning my staff into a sword, I carved on every ship a circle and a big x coming out of it. I did it until I made my way back to Moby Dick. By the time I was finished, we all made it to the front gate of Marineford.

I focus on my breathing to relax my nerves. I’m hoping for the best outcome. I can’t have my powers fail me and this mission. It’s all or nothing. 

“Ready?”, I asked the crew.

Closing my eyes and my tattoos started to glow once again. Slowly moving my  hands in a circle, the wind started to pick up and my hair was flowing with the wind. The water started to rise, forming a bubble around all the ships.

“SEAL!” I yelled as I opened my eyes. I spun in a fast circle, stomped with my forward leg down and angled one hand below my stomach, while the other hand behind me. 

The Moby Dick and the rest of the ships went underwater to pass the gates. I moved both hands forward to move all the ships forward. To our side, Atzi was swimming at full speed. 

“There-yoi!” Marco pointed at what seemed to be the place where they were holding the execution. I spun again and moved my hands above my head. Every ship including us was finally out of the water. 

The whole crew ran in front of me protecting me from being seen by the marines. They were protecting me, but the one who needs it the most is Ace. I didn’t care if my face ended up on a wanted poster. My family comes first. I moved my hands down back in a circular motion.

“Release” 

Making all the water bubbles came undone. 

“Don’t worry we got you covered.” Izou looked back at me with his warm smile. “Stay behind us and we will make sure the marines can’t see your face.” My eyes widened and I felt a knot on my throat. Stupid Ace has told them about me. My goal in life. And his crewmates were willing to protect me while saving him as well. Ace, you picked a wonderful crew to be a part of. 

“Thank you so much. There’s no need to worry about me please. I know what I’m putting on the line right now and nothing can change my mind.” I gave him a closed smile, trying to hide my glassy eyes from him. Suddenly the water underneath us was turning into ice rapidly.

 

“No! Atzi!” 

 

I ran to the side of the ship to find any signs of him that he’s ok. Suddenly he darts out of the water breaking the ice around us. It shook the whole ground making me grab onto the ledge tightly to not fall to the ground. He turns his whole body around, hitting the ice surface with his tail. Making the thick chunks of ice hit the marines as he falls back into the ocean.

I look around anxiously trying to spot Ace as the pirates and the marines are clashing. My eyes landed up in the execution area and I saw my brother already looking at me angry with a mix of sadness. Before I was able to  scream for him, I felt movement around my neck. I look down and see my sun necklace move. I squeezed it and when I let it go, the necklace was pointing towards the sky. 

“What the-” I look up, and my jaw drops as I hear the screams coming from the clouds. “Luffy what the hell?!” 

I ran towards the front of the Moby Dick standing right on top of the whale. I moved my hands above my head, bending as much water as possible to create a flat water surface to capture Luffy and the rest of the people so they wouldn’t fall into the ocean. The majority of them people landed on the surface and I carefully moved the water near the ice floor and released all the water. I scanned for luffy through the crowd, but through the chaos I was unsuccessful. I jump out of the ship and make a run for it.

“Ace!!”Luffy screamed out. I stop and turn around to find out where the scream came from.

“Luffy! Where are you?!” Marines started to charge towards me. I dodge their attack as I end up kicking a few of them unconscious. I look up and I see Luffy run towards me. 

“Amaya! We need to find Ace!” he grabs on to my arm, dragging me behind without stopping. I got my staff out and with my waterbending, I had added a sword on both ends. Making it a double sword. 

 

“ACE!!” “WE’RE HERE!”  Both of us yelled on top of our lungs. Standing our ground as we see our brother in handcuffs. Surrounded by the three Admirals.

“L-lufy! A-amaya!” Ace yelled back. 

“Garp!! Control your family! I expected the boys to cause the mess but not her!” Sengoku yelled at Garp. He was shocked seeing the both of us risking everything to rescue Ace. It disgusted me that he was willing to let our brother get executed just like that. I grasp tightly on my sword ready for a fight.

We started to run towards Ace. Ready to bring him home to us. I noticed one of the admirals disappeared from their chair while the other two stayed seated. I quickly scanned around and moved over in front of Luffy. Found you! I brought my sword up blocking a strong kick from no other than Kizaru. His speed was not surprising at all. If I needed to fight an admiral, then so be it.

“Not bad. I like a good challenge.” He looked down at me with that ugly smirk of his. I pushed him off my sword, leaving space between us.

“Go luffy! I got it from here!” I yelled at Luffy as he ran away.

I started to dodge Kizaru attacks. He was very fast, but his speed was not about intimidating me. I start swinging my sword at him but he keeps blocking each and one of them. 

The both of us couldn’t properly land a hit on each other at all. I swung my sword above my head rapidly and struck it down, causing the ice floor to break. I bend the water that shut up and blast it towards Kizaru. I felt a sensation setting me off and I looked up. He had moved above me and was trying to land a kick on me. I quickly moved away avoiding the hit. 

We started to circle each other waiting on who would attack first. “I’ve heard many stories of sea witches, especially about the queen’s daughter in Tozi.”  My breath started to pick up and I grasped on my sword to the point my knuckles were turning white. “The daughter who died along with the island. Alas, Luna Amaya, the princess of Tozi is standing right in front of me. Or should I say ***** D. Amaya.” When he said my real name I felt something inside of me break. The last name that I have always refused to go by. I purposely gave myself another last name because I did not want to carry his last name. I thought no one in the marines would know the truth and just go by what the newspaper had put out for the rest of the world. “You mother was the queen while your father, oh you’re father was-” I didn’t let him finish that sentence.I have broken my double ended sword and threw one of them towards him at full speed. They say that some people see red when they're in rage but not me. I only saw darkness. He disappeared, before it hit him. I noticed that my sword was covered in Haki.

 

A huge light appeared next to me. This time I wasn’t fast enough and he ended up kicking me upward. Making me fly high and I landed on my side far away from where we were fighting. 

“I’ll admit, you almost had me there.” He said as he was cleaning his hands.

 

I can’t get up. What did he do to me? 

 

“AMAYA!” I heard a few voices screaming for me. Luffy? Ace?  It felt like my whole body got paralyzed. I couldn’t move and my eyes started to feel heavy. Before I knew it, everything went black. 

 

I’m coming. I swear. 

Notes:

Uff Ms Amaya got a D 👀
I wonder if y’all can guess who she might be related to.
I hope you all stay safe and healthy ❤️

Chapter 10: Rising Star

❂ Flashback (7 years old) ❂

 

“How are you doing kiddo?” I ignored the old man's voice that was holding my hand while walking down some dirt path. I just got sent off with a stranger to some random place. No parents, no place to call a home. We reached an average yellow house with a red roof. It definitely seemed homey, but was it right for me? 

“Ready?” I heard the man ask, but I simply ignored him again as I continued staring at the house. He drops his shoulders and knocks on the wooden door. A big woman swings the door wide open. She had bright long curly orange hair and a cigarette lit laying between her lips.  

“What do you want, Garp?” the lady said as she stood high with both hands on her hips. Garp shamelessly smiled and rubbed the back of his head. The lady scanned me from head to toe. My eyes were puffy and red, my lips in a straight line and my hair and clothes were a mess. Overall I looked like I have been living under some dirty rock. 

“Please Dada .”I hinted at some nervousness in his tone. “Ugh this better be the last kid!” She growled at him “..No promises” He whispered as he looked away. Dada scrunch down to me with a smile. “Don’t worry angel. You can call me Dada. I’ll let you know right now that no one here will force you to leave.” She reached out her hand towards me to reach. I scanned her face and all I could sense was warmth. Almost as she is welcoming me in. A feeling I have never felt. I grabbed her and she led me inside the house. 

“I’m going to look for Ace, I’ll be back.” He says as he walks away. 

Dada asks one of the helpers to fetch me some clothes as she walks me to the bathroom. “Don’t worry, you will be clean as new!” She tries to lift my spirit, but I simply can’t talk. I’m too scared but also too tired to even care. She inspects my body and I can feel her fingers linger on some old scars scattered on my back. I turn to face her as I bite my lip down and try to hold my tears back. Scars that bring me bad memories, scare that there will be more just like that here with these strangers. “I’m sorry angel! You will be safe no matter what. I will protect you from any evil. Understand?” I nodded as I let her continue to bathe me. After the bath, Dada helps me get dressed in my new comfortable light blue jumper with a white t-shirt underneath. The shirt has a cute shark design on it which made it my favorite shirt right away. I always needed to wear a dress so wearing something like the rest of the kids made me feel calm. No one was seeing me here royal. They were seeing me as an innocent child. 

We moved to the dining room and Dada was brushing my hair as Garp walked in with a little boy. “Ace, this is your new younger sister Amaya. She’s a year younger than you so be nice to her.” I stare at the little freckle boy looking away in a pout.

 

Younger sister? We’re the same height.

 

Dada finished putting your hair up in two pigtails, one on each side of my head.. “Go on and play with the rascal! He will bite if you’re not nice to him.” She laughs as she walks away. I look up to Garp who is smiling at me nervously. I walk away and follow Dada to the kitchen.

 

What’s the point of getting to know him? I’ll probably get sent somewhere else. They’ll get tired of me. Everyone does, a-and i-its o-ok. I shouldn’t be alive.

 

Tears started running down my face as I was holding on to the side of my pants.  

“Angel what’s the matter?” She gets down on one knee. She tries to pull me into a hug, but instead I decide to run. I ran past Garp and Ace as I made it through the front door. I ran as I continued to cry. No one’s screaming was able to stop me. I continued until I made it to a cliff and there was nowhere else for me to run. I screamed at the top of your lungs as tears and boogers kept flowing down my face. I fell on my bottom as I looked up towards the sunset. I noticed the first star shining in the sky. I wipe my face with the back of my head as I am starting to calm. 

“What's your deal? You come out of nowhere, you are already the favorite, and you decided to run away?!” I ignored his rant and continued to look up towards the sky that was getting filled with stars. I dust my pants as I start walking back home. 

“Hey I’m talking to you!” I feel him reaching towards me. I grabbed onto his wrist and fling him over me. Making him land on his back. “OUCH! IS THAT HOW YOU WANT TO DO THINGS? FINE BY ME!” I take a step back as he gets up, he makes a fist and launches it towards me. I bring my arms up to my face ready to hit back. Before his punch was even close to hitting me, Garp caught his punch with the palm of his hand. “Because of that you’re going to train with me all night! You should know better to respect your sister!” He grabs the back of his tank top taking him away..”Amaya please come join the rest of us for dinner please. You don’t need to talk to anyone. From now on, everything will be calm.'' He leaves me behind while having Ace behind his back trying to free himself from his grip. My stomach starts to growl, and I look up to the starry sky again. I walked back to the house and ate my dinner. I decided to make my designated sleeping area next to Dada and I was happy that she let me.

Weeks went by and I simply just decided to follow Dada around. Ace will leave early in the morning and come back late at night. Not a single word to anyone and it felt relief that no one was pressuring me to do anything I didn’t want to do. Time went by and I was slowly starting to feel comfortable. I was finally able to feel comfortable to leave Dada’s side. I will sometimes go with Garp and watch him train Ace. I would adventure by myself into the woods and return with flowers for everyone in the house. Even though when that will happen I will need to sleep away from everyone because I would accidentally get poison ivy on me.  Ace would laugh as I stick out my tongue and go to bed mad. Our relationship has gotten better, but he will still leave all day by himself, while I stayed behind. 

One day you Dada sent Ace and I into town to buy some groceries. I was carrying a bucket full of tangerines while he was carrying a bag of meat. “Now be careful and don’t drop any of them.” Ace warned me. I nodded as I followed behind trying to keep up. I felt someone’s foot between mine and I fell onto the ground, dropping the basket and all the tangerines went flying everywhere. “Amaya! Are you okay?!” Ace drops the bag and runs to my aid. We heard some laughter and we turned our heads to see a group of boys that looked a bit older than us. “What’s your problem?!” He waved his fist in the air and the group of boys started to walk towards us. “Both of you are my problem. You guys just come into town by yourselves and run back to your little cave. What are you guys really? Wild pigs?” The leader pulls on to my pig tail as I let out a scream. “Don’t you dare touch my sister!” Ace jumps on the boy and starts punching him. I scrunch down, hugging my knees towards my chest. The other boys from the group joined in and it was now four against one. No adults were interfering instead they cheered on the sidelines. Cheering on my brother losing. 

I couldn’t remember any of my water moves. Even so, I knew it would alarm everyone if I did, so I needed to do the next thing I knew what to do. I grabbed what seemed like bamboo staff on one of the stands and ran towards the brawling. I yelled as I swung and hit the boy that was holding on to my brother, letting him go. I turn back towards the other three boys charging after me and I hit one of them to the side making them fall like dominos. “Someone grab that girl!” The man who I took the staff from his stand pointed at me. “We need to run! Let’s go!” Ace grabbed my hand and grabbed on to the bag of meat with the other hand. We both ran as fast as we could into the mountains. 

“It seems like we lost them.” We both were panting.The adrenaline is starting to slowly fade away as we are recovering from our escape. “That was so cool Amaya! He grabbed my shoulder and there was a huge grin on his face. “I didn’t know you were that strong! You need to teach me some of those skills one day.” I wanted to cry. Not because of sadness, but because of happiness. I haven’t felt this happy in a long time. I pulled Ace into a hug before he was able to see my face. “Hey what’s this! You’re all sweaty!” Ignoring his comment, I embraced him. “Thank you.” I hiccup.I felt his body soften and he wrapped his arms around me. “Thank you for protecting me, big brother.” 

Notes:

I hope you all stay safe and healthy!

Chapter 11: Falling star

Notes:

Warning: emotional damage. 🥲

“AMAYA!”

 

“AMAYA!”

 

I start to slowly open my eyes at the sound of my name. “AMAYA!”  Boys!  I quickly gained consciousness and shot up to a seating position. I felt a huge sting sensation coming from my right cheek. I put some pressure on it with the palm of my hand, feeling a wet substance on it. I looked at my hand and noticed it covered in blood. “Well shit.” In front of me, I see my staff undone. The beads were scattered everywhere. I get up to my feet in search of my brothers. There was a huge explosion at the execution stage where Ace was. I started to run towards it. Nervous at what might have just happened. My heart was aching, hoping any of them were alive. Marines tried to stop me but I released my haki, making them fall to the ground. Suddenly, I see Luffy and Ace flying away from the stage.

 

They sure do love being extra with their entrances.

 

They landed safely, but quickly got surrounded by marines. I swing my hands over my head, bending the water from the ocean over me and making it sweep the marines away from them.

“AMAYA!” Luffy and Ace's face lit up and tackled me down to a hug. As mad as I wanted to be at them, I couldn't help it but to just laugh and cherish the little moment. The boys helped me get up from the ground. We looked around and now we are all surrounded by the marines. 

“Just like the good old times. Ready?” Ace smirked. 

My tattoos started to glow again, as the marines started to shoot.  The bullets went through me like if I was simply made from water. It terrified everyone who was able to see that move. Without a second to waste, we started to fight back. Luffy using his stretching moves, Ace with his fire moves and me using my water moves. The three of us kept fighting off the marines until Jimbe jumped in front of us.

“JIMBE!” We yelled in surprise. 

“You three! Retreat!” We started to run towards Whitebeard’s ship without hesitation. We saved Ace and now it was finally time to go home. We kicked and punched down everyone that was in our way, nothing stopping us from our escape until- 

 

“All Whitebeard ever was…a loser from his era!” One of the admirals shouted out. The comment made Ace come to an immediate stop. My heart dropped the second I noticed it. Luffy and I stopped as well and turned to see our brother full of rage. 

 

“What did you say?” Ace turns facing Akainu, turning into flames.

“Ace, don't fall for it! It’s a trap! Come on! Let’s go home!” My eyes started to get glassy. I know the love and respect he has for Whitebeard. I know he will do anything for him. I ran towards him to pull him away, but this time he beat me.

Ace and Akainu charged at each other and clashed. The force was strong that made Ace fall down.

“This is disgusting. The son of the so-called king of the pirates.The son of the leader of the Revolutionary Army and the daughter of the man whose bloodline should have NEVER CONTINUED! THE MAN THAT SHOULD BE FORGOTTEN AND YOU ALL DECIDE TO COME TOGETHER AND BECOME A FAMILY?!”

 

I felt paralyzed at what he had just said. If I was able to remove his blood from mine I would. He was the most disgusting man I have ever met and remembering he was dad - made me want to rip off my skin. Any mention of my father always brought a disgusting feeling to your stomach and a knot to my throat. My breathing started to pick up and I was feeling myself slowly getting lost in mind all over again.

 

No. I can’t let this man get the best of me! I am not my father. I am Luna Amaya, damn it! Sister of Luffy and Ace! And right now I need my brother safe!

 

I suddenly snapped out of it and I noticed Luffy chasing the vivre card that Ace gave him. I looked to my side and noticed Akainu was charging towards him. 

“Luffy!” I started to run towards him without realizing that I had fallen into Kizaru’s trap. He aimed at me and shot me with his power. Piercing me through my chest. I fell on my knees and hands. from the intensity of the shot. Even though the shot was small, it barely missed my heart. I put my hand over the shot and started to use my healing powers to at least stop some of the bleeding temporarily. I look up and see Akainu getting closer to Luffy. I had no other choice. I was getting too weak and the shot was very critical. Without a second thought, I jumped in front of Luffy, facing him. 

I felt a push on my back making me fall into his arms. Making both of us land on our knees. 

 

“A-a-amaya..” Luffy hiccuped. 

 

I looked to my side and I noticed the vivre card he was chasing was starting to burn. The star charm along with the chain fell to the ground. Shattering and mixing with the ashes of the paper. 

 

Ace..

 

I turned around and everything around me went dead silent. Ace took the deadly punch. The punch that was supposed to hit me but instead he pushed me away. 

“You.. Idiot..” my voice cracked. 

“This is the end for me..” Ace said softly as he hugged us.

“Didn’t you promise us..that you were never going to die!” Luffy yells in anger as tears fall down his face. “Didn’t he say that Amaya?!” I couldn’t process what was happening. It should have been me. I was already seriously injured. All I’ve ever been doing has been playing with death today. So why not me?

“When you both see Dadan, please tell her I said thank you… My only regret is that I won’t be here to see you both fulfill your dreams.” 

“Stop lying!” Luffy cries.

“Ace..” I cried. I couldn’t say anything. My mind was blank. 

“Thank you both for loving me.” Ace said his last words as he slips from us and falls to the ground.

 

The ashes and the broken pieces of the charm and vivre card flew away together.

 

“Why?..” I tell myself. My heart has never felt this broken before. I’ve witnessed multiple deaths. I’ve lost people in the past, but this time it was different. I lost someone I truthfully loved. The first person to have shown me that life can get better. That life is worthy. I grabbed onto Luffy as tight as I could, as I stared at our older brother who died with a smile on his face. 

 

“Amaya! Luffy!” I heard our names and I snapped back to our surroundings. I looked up and noticed Marco had blocked another attack that was aimed at us. We are still at war and they will come for us no matter what. I looked at Luffy and noticed he passed out due to the shockness. His eyes were white and his mouth was wide open. It broke me seeing him like this. “Luffy wake up for me! Please! I’m so sorry! Please!” I begged and begged. I held him close to me as I cried out. 

 

“You need to get out with him now!” Jimbe yelled. I knew I couldn’t continue to fail Luffy. He’s all I got left. I stood up and I started to run with him in my arms. Pirates were paving the way for our escape. Left and right marines were attempting to attack us. I continued to cough up blood but I didn’t let it stop me. I need to make sure Luffy lives. The three of us were finally getting near the ocean and I noticed Atzi’s fin sticking out. “All we need to do is to jump on him and we will-” I heard Jimbe painfully yell. I looked over my shoulder and I watched him fall face first due to receiving a lava punch from Akainu. The same one that killed Ace.

“JIMBE!”  I yelled in distress. “It should have been you who died!” Akainu grinned his teeth as he started to walk towards. “Leave us..ALONE!” I screeched out. Atzi jumped out of the water and blasted a powerful water shot from his mouth. Blasting Akainu and the rest of the marines that was behind him away from us. With one hand I use the water that Atzi shot and created a small wave for us three to finally reach Atzi, and land on top of him.

 

Atzi starts to swim away and I look at my brother who was still passed out. I examined him and I noticed he is also in critical condition. 

“I’m so sorry Luffy. I know, it should have been me not Ace. I’m so sorry.” I cried once again as I cradled him. 

“Let me help! I’m a doctor!” I looked up and there was a yellow submarine in front of us. I see a man on top of it waving his arms at me with other men. “I want to help! Let me do so!” I look back down at Luffy and Jimbe. We are still far away from Tozi and I’m too weak to heal any of the three of us.  Can I really trust this man? I look up and I see the man reaching his hand out to me. 

 

Shit

I stood up with my brother and suddenly a blue bubble appeared around us. “Shambles.” The doctor teleported us three on top of his submarine. 

“I can take him from you.” A white bear said to me with his arms stretched out. I grasped onto Luffy and brought him closer to me.

“He’ll be safe with us. We promise.” The bear gave me a smile. I look down at my brother and back at the bear. I nodded as I handed him over. The bear took him and ran inside commanding the other men on what they should be prepping for the surgery. 

“You should let us treat your injuries-”

I pulled the so-called doctor from the collar of his hoodie down to face me. I looked at him right in the eyes. “If you do ANYTHING to hurt them, I will make everyone on this ship suffer a horrible death. This is not a threat, this is a promise. Do you understand me?” I didn’t care about killing. I would kill for my loved ones. Again and again without hesitation. 

He grinded his teeth as he kept looking at me.

“Captain! We need to go!” The bear yelled as the submarine was starting to go underwater. 

“I’ll have eyes on you.” 

Atzi appeared behind me looking towards the doctor in a threatening way. The man looks at him, unable to take off his eyes. 

“Captain!” The bear yelled again. 

The man growled and grabbed my hand as he stood up tall again. 

“Fine by me. I’ll save both of them.” He let go of my hand and walked inside the submarine. I turned to Atzi. “Follow them, you’re free to eat them if anything happens to Luffy and Jimbe.”

You bend the water that was coming on to the dock and froze it. Making a pathway of ice for me to run back to the fight to retreat Ace’s body.

 

When I arrived, I noticed that the fight had finally come to a stop. I looked over and saw Ace’s body covered in a white sheet. I quickly ran toward him crying and yelling for him. The pirates around him were shocked seeing me as I dropped myself next to his body and hovered over it.

“Don’t worry. I’ll take care of him. I swear.” I cried to him. 

“Amaya..” Shanks crouches next to me and brushes my hair behind my ear. 

“It’s time to go.”

Benn came over and picked me up. He was carrying me over to their ship as I looked at how the other pirates were being careful at picking up Ace’s body. 

“Thank you for protecting me, big brother.” 

Notes:

It took me a while to really write this chapter out, because it always hurts to remember what happened.
Thank you for all the support!
On the bright side, our swordsman is about to make his appearance 🥳
Stay safe and healthy ❤️

Chapter 12: It’s ok..It’s ok

Notes:

Hello! I promise you this won’t be too sad like last one. I’m bringing in some humor to bright it up.
As always, I hope you all enjoy! 🥰

I take a deep breath in from my nose and exhale from my mouth. My hair is blowing with the soft warm wind along with red flower petals dancing in the air. It smells like roses with a hint of cinnamon. All I was able to hear was the wind singing a slow melody. I open my heavy eyes slowly. Coal bags under my eyes and the white in them was replaced with the color red. 

 

Portgas D. Ace

Son

Friend

Brother  

☆

 

I put his beloved orange hat on top of his tombstone. “Amaya” I look over my shoulder and see Marco and Shanks. Right behind them were at least 100 pirates. Crying, drinking, praying, and some just standing silently. “If there is anything we can do for you, please don’t hesitate to call us.” Shanks put his hand on my shoulder to give me some comfort. “Thank you and your crew for everything.” I bow to him. Shanks gives me a close smile and walks towards his ship, getting ready for his departure. 

“Is there a place we can take you?” Marco asked.

“If it isn’t a big issue for you,” I grab my necklace, “I would like to go see where Luffy is at.” Marco nodded his head as he moved to the side to let me start walking down the path. Pirates bowed as I passed by them. Ironic. I’m a sea witch, yet I am unable to continue to cry. I look down and I see dry blood on my clothes. Ace’s blood. Maybe I shouldn’t wear white anymore. 

I haven’t slept or ate at all, and it was definitely showing. I have the fear that if I sleep, his death will just replay. Losing my brother and not knowing where the other one is, twisted my stomach. Ace was finally resting next to his captain and father. It was time to continue.

I walked on the Moby Dick and took off my sun necklace and activated it with my powers. It started to direct me where Luffy was. I handed it over to the navigator and told him to just follow the direction is pointing at. I decided to hang out at the deck and looked up towards the sky. It was cloudy and the sun was kissing my skin. “Please look over us.” I whisper to the sky.

“Amaya, let me look at your face-yoi” Marco kneels in front of me and gently moves my face towards him. Due to the hit I received back at Marineford from Kizaru, it ended up giving me a deep long cut on my face. A scar was forming. Starting from under the outer side of my right eye, going diagonally down across your lips and ending right under my bottom lip on the left side.

Marco had finished cleaning up my scar. “It doesn’t need a bandage over it anymore, but put this ointment on to help you. I would recommend you to do some healing bending on it once you’re home.”

 

Home..where is home? What is home? Tozi? Dawn Island?

 

“Thank you very much for your help Marco. If you ever need some assistance in anything,  please let me know.” Marco gave me a half smile and patted my head. “One day I will take you up that afford.” 

After a few hours of sailing, the navigator yelled,

“Oi! We’re coming close to an island!” I turned around and noticed the yellow submarine. My heart started to race not knowing what to expect. It’s like someone took over control of my body and I ran to the front of the ship. I snatched my necklace from the navigator's hand, “Thank you very much for your help! I can take it from here!” I thanked them as I dived into the water. 

“I guess it runs in the family.” Marco laughed.

 

I started to swim until I felt something underneath me lift me up. “Atzi! Thank you for protecting Luffy! You did an amazing job!” I patted him as he swam towards the island. I put on my necklace and as soon as we got close, I jumped off and landed in front of the ship.

The tattooed man and his crew watched me in shock. I noticed the man holding the straw hat that I knew too well. Anger was boiling inside of me and I walked towards him and snatched it from him, “He’s still sleeping. He needs to- .” “I want to see him. Now”  I demand it. 

“Amaya?” I turned around and I saw the fishman that risked his life to protect us. 

“Jimbe!” I ran up to him and hugged him. I felt a knot in my throat. Relief that he was alive and well.  “I’m so glad t-that t-that..” “it’s ok” he hugs me back as a tear runs down my cheeks.

“Jimbe, what island-” A loud explosion coming from the submarine interrupted me. Men were being thrown out. Through the smoky clouds, I see the boy I used to know - covered head to toe in bandages. His eyes weren’t shining the way I remember, and his aura was dark. 

“Where’s Ace?!” He yelled.

The men tackled him down, but were unsuccessful to calm him down. I have never seen him like this before and it was starting to scare me. 

“If he doesn’t calm down he’s going to bleed to his death.” The tattooed man stated.

“Luffy!” I yelled for him as he ran into the jungle. Jimbe put his hand on my shoulder, stopping me from following. “You have done enough. Let me help.” I felt a huge weight being lifted from me. Jimbe knew I needed a break and for the first time I didn’t feel guilty taking care of myself. I’ve gone through a lot already and seeing Luffy in distress wouldn’t help me at all. I stayed behind as I saw Jimbe going into the jungle.

 

I turned to faced the tattooed man that was watching everything unfold in front of me.

“Listen tattooed man-”

“Law. Trafalgar D. Law”

“Ok Law. Thank you for helping my brother and Jimbe. Let me help you by fixing the damages that he did. Is the least I can do.” Law shrugs and turns around. “Fine by me. I have a lot to do. The faster we leave here the quicker we can get on.”

I grind my teeth at how quickly he accepted my offer.  As much as I wanted to stay with Luffy, I knew I was needed. The way I just left Chima and Mao behind extremely worried. Dropping all my responsibilities to be here. If I didn’t get back quickly, I would be in bigger trouble. “Let me check on Luffy and then we can go.” 

I walk into the jungle, following the fresh blood path. “Oh luffy..” I walked up and saw Luffy and Jimbe. He looks more relaxed and I can sense he’s my brother again. 

“AMAYA!” The boy ran up to me crying. He embraced me into his warm tight hug. Just like he always did when we were kids. I was the first person he would run up and hug when he was crying. “It’s ok…it’s ok, I’m here.” I brushed his back as a few tears escaped my eyes. 

“I’m going to get stronger, I promise you that!” He took a stand, trying to make a serious face while he was fighting his tears. I giggled since it reminded me of kid Luffy. Please don’t ever change.

“Of course you are! How else would you become king of the pirates?” I hand him over his hat. Luffy laughed and the three of us walked out of the jungle. 

“WHY ARE YOU HERE?! WHO IS SHE?!?” No other than the famous Warlord Boa Hancock pointed at me. WAIT THIS IS AMAZON LILY?! 

“This is my sister Amaya, she-”

Suddenly Hancock ran towards me and cupped my hands together.

“My apologies! Where are my manners?! My name is Boa Hancock and It’s so nice to meet you, my sister-in-law!” huh.

“Um..nice..to..meet..you too?” I looked over at my brother in confusion, hoping for some answers. He shrugs his shoulders and walks away towards the food. My jaw dropped in surprise as he simply just dismissed the situation.

 

HELLO?!? I NEED AN EXPLANATION!! WHAT DO YOU MEAN THE BOA HANCOCK IS MY SISTER IN LAW?! AND BOA HANCOCK?!? 

 

“Oi! Let’s go!” Law yelled at you. 

I awkwardly smile at the Warlord, “Excuse me Princess Han-”

“Call me sister Boa!” 

I awkwardly giggled pulling away from her. 

“Luffy!” I ran towards him and gave him one last hug. 

“Time for us to become stronger” He gave me his cheesy smile. I waved goodbye as you got on Law’s submarine. 

 

“BYE SISTER!!” Hancock waves at me in awe. Still confused by the situation, I decided to just wave back. Eyes brown knotted together.

 

BOA HANCOCK?! 

 

Law walks up towards me and gently grabs my chin - turning it to look up to him. 

“Seems like you did get it treated. Did you get checked if you had other injuries?” He looks down, scanning me with his eyes.

“I did, thank you for your concern doctor .” I slap his wrist away as I walk towards the inside of his ship. “Tell me who’s navigating this ship so I can tell them what direction to head towards.” 

 

- Mihawk POV- 

 

“What is all this commotion?” I was back from Marineford, walking to my residence. I noticed the baboons huddling around someone. Once they noticed my presence they ran away. I noticed a familiar green hair man on the floor, while a floating pink haired girl was next to him. 

“Why are you at my residency Roronoa Zoro?” I asked him.

 “Well, one of your warlords buddies sent me and the rest of the crew to different locations.” 

“That explains why strawhat was fighting with a different crew at Marineford.”

Zoro’s eyes widened, “You saw…Luffy?! How is he?! Is he still alive?!”

“He should still be alive, but due to what he went through he ended up very traumatized..his brother died in the arms of his and his sister's arms. He did end up escaping with her help, so I’m sure he will recover.”

 

“Amaya..” Zoro whispered as he grabbed his head and lowered it. He looked more in distress. “You know your captain's sister?” I questioned him. “Yea, I met her back in Alabasta. It was funny actually, because when we were together - my mind just went blank. As if all my problems disappeared. It felt calm.” 

 

So this is who you went with to Sielos Draugas. Oh Amaya..Why? 

 

Notes:

Look…I seriously love Zoro, but Law 👀
I’ve been exploring in the love triangle, but I don’t think I would go that direction, unless…
I’m soon going to post a bit less because I’m starting to get ready for a leave.
As always I appreciate the kudos and your comments. It really makes my day 🥹
I’ll soon post my social media accounts, if you’re interested in seeing my memes.
I hope you all stay safe and healthy ❤️

Chapter 13: New moon

- flashback (9 year old Amaya)- 

I was helping Dadan clean up the house until I heard an obnoxious knock on the front door. I stopped, noticing her furiously opening the door. 

“You better stop unless you have a death wish!”

“It’s me!” I heard that familiar older voice. I peeked over to the side and saw  Garp. A smile grew on my face and I started to run towards him with open arms.

“Ahh! I’m so sorry!” Dadan screamed in fear.

“Abu Garp!” Garp picked me up and twirled me around.

Garp’s mood instantly changed from an angry one to a happy one.

“Hello my little Amaya!” He hugged me a bit too hard but I didn’t mind. He has always made me feel safe and always made sure Ace and I were safe. 

“Y-you can let go..I-i can’t breathe.” I started to tap his arm because I was starting to lose my breath. He laughed as he let go and I fell on my feet. 

I peeked beside him and noticed a little boy running around with a straw hat on. 

Garp grabbed him from the back of his tank top and lifted him up like a stray cat. 

“Everyone, this is Luffy. You will look after him.” 

“Yo!” Luffy lifted his hand to say hello. The old man dropped him to his feet.

“Luffy, this is your new older sister Amaya. She is two years older than you so you better respect her.” 

 

A little brother?!? That’s…SO COOL!! I always wanted a little sister, but this boy seems like he will let me dress him up and probably even do his hair. I NEED to convince him to let his hair grow! 

 

I was very thrilled and it was showing clearly. I grabbed his hand and ran outside with him. 

“Come on Luffy! You need to meet our older brother. He’s a bit stubborn, but don’t worry! If he does anything to you I will protect you!” I look over my shoulder and see the boy smiling and laughing.

“Ace! Where are you?” I started to yell for him as I continued running into the dark forest. “Ace!...Ace!...Ace?” Suddenly it was all dark. I turned around and noticed that my new little brother had disappeared into the darkness. 

“Luffy?..Ace?” The darkness started to get closer to me. Getting ready to swallow me with it. Tears started to run down my eyes. “LUFFY! ACE! BOYS!”

~

 

“BOYS!” I suddenly jerked up to a seating position. I was covered in sweat and my chest was rising up and down at a fast pace. Tears coming down my face. I dreamt of the day I met my little brother, but suddenly it turned into a nightmare. I’ve only slept for a total of 10 hours the past three days. Every time I tried to close my eyes, I had nightmares. I look around my surroundings. 

 

Oh yea.. I’m in Law’s room..

 

I got up from his bed, grabbed one of the small blankets that I didn’t use, and draped it over my shoulders. I walked outside and got greeted by the shiny night sky. The aroma of the salty ocean and the air brushing my face, as I was listening to the waves crashing. I looked up and noticed the moon phase. 

“To new beginnings..” I said to myself as I wiped the last few tears from my face.

“2 hours, that’s a new record” I look behind me, seeing Law walking towards me. 

“We should be arriving in Tazi in an hour.” 

“Thank you.” I said softly. 

“I thought Tazi was an abandoned island. How did that change?” He glanced at me while he let his arms rest on the handle. 

“I was really encouraged by Ace to sail out and find out the aftermath. When I escaped and got taken to east blue, I got told to never use my powers. Not to tell anyone who I really was, especially that I’m a sea witch.

“I was 17 years old when I sailed to Tazi. I found one of my old friends who I thought had died in the war. I was so happy and grateful and I thought if he was alive, then more people had to be. So both of us sailed around and fair enough we found other people from Tazi and little by little we have been rebuilding for the past two years.”

“What’s your goal?” 

“For the people of Tazi to live in harmony.” The sky was slowly changing color. The sun was ready to raise. 

“What’s holding you back?” 

“The government.” I said without missing a beat. I clenched on the blanket, reminded of the hatred I had against the world government. 

They turned a blind eye when Tazi needed help. Until this day, I believe they wanted everyone from that island dead, especially me. When I was born, people started to say that I was  the goddess of the ocean, but soon enough other people started to call me the devil of the ocean. It was prohibited for women to give birth under the full moon. When my father noticed my mother was going into labor during a full moon, he was thrilled. Not to raise a daughter, but to raise the most dangerous weapon ever. 

 

“Captain!” Bepo yelled. “We’re almost at Tazi!” I released my shoulder, unknowingly that I was so tensed up from remembering my past.

“I’m going to clean up a bit before we arrive.” Excuse myself as I head back to his room. I showered as quickly as I could, avoiding the mirror. I didn’t want to get reminded of the mess I was by seeing my own reflection. Once I stepped out of his room, towards the dock, I noticed ywe’ve had arrived at Tazi. 

 

Law’s crew were getting ready to dock until a swarm of warriors ran towards them with water and stone spears and swords, blocking their path. The crew raises their hands up in fear.

“State your business if you want to live.” Mao walks in between the warriors and the ship. I walk towards the front and jump off the ship onto the sand. “Amaya..” he whispers as his body relaxes. All the warriors kneel down including him. 

“These people are not a threat. On the contrary, they are the ones who saved my brother Luffy. Now if you see their ship, it needs fixing. I need some of the warriors to please assist them in rebuilding. They are our guests so please treat them nicely.” 

“Yes princess!” they all chanted as they stomp their weapons down at the same time. Half of them split to the ship while the other half ran to find food for them to feast on. 

Mao walks up with a shocked face. I gave him a soft smile.. “Hey, it seems like-” He pulls me into a hug. I froze, since this was a side of him that he has never shown before. Did he even hug me as a kid? Is this his first hug? 

“Don’t be stupid like that ever again.” He whispers into my ear. “No promises” I giggled as I turned the hug. 

He takes a step back and looks at Law who was giving us his usual stern look. 

“Mao, this is Law. He was the one who performed the surgery on Luffy and saved him.” I turn to Law. “Law this is Mao, he is my second in command. He will be in charge of fixing your ship. If you and your crew can follow us to my house, you guys can relax and eat while it’s getting fixed.”

“We’re ok, I prefer to stay on the ship.” 

“Please captain! We want to see the island!” Bepo, Penguin and Shachi had their hands together begging him to go.I laugh when I noticed how Law was trying to avoid the puppy eyes his crew was giving him.

“I’ll introduce you to our healer and even give you some of our medical herbs doctor .” I teased him a bit. “Tsk, whatever.” He growled. Everyone cheered that their stuck up captain caved in and followed me.

Once we arrived, I was greeted by a surprise hug by no other by Chima. 

“Amaya!! I was ssoooo worried about you! I’m so happy you are home!” She was crying hysterically. I hugged her back with a smile, “There, there. I’m happy I’m back home too. Listen, I want you to meet some new people. This is Law, Bepo, Shachi, and Penguin. Guys, This is Chima, she is my first in command.” Chima looks over my shoulder and suddenly her face turns red. She quickly gets off at me and bows to them. “Thank you very much for bringing our Amaya back.” 

“Chima is our main healer on the island. In other words she is our top doctor here. Please if you can follow her to our main herb bath and she will be more than happy to share with you some of our natural medicine and healing techniques. If there is anything you need from us in the future please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. You can consider not just me, but the people of Tazi as your allies.” I bow to Law and his crew.

“I will take up your word for it.” Law stated. 

 

Well shit I wasn’t really expecting him to accept my offer. I should have kept my mouth shut.

 

The crew thanks me as they follow Chima to the third floor.

I turned towards Mao and before I was able to say anything he grabbed my chin and titled it up.

“You need to finish getting that scar heal, when Chima comes-”

“I’m fine.” I interrupted him by moving his hand away from my face. 

“Elder Zyanya is expecting your presence.”he huffed out.

Elder Zyanya. 

The oldest sea witch alive. She was a healer and the main spell caster of my past family, who was loyal to the royalty. She always tried to keep me in place as a kid and now as the future queen she was more strict on me. I hated it, but everyone respected her. She had a lot of knowledge so she was valuable.I know I’m about to get chewed out and I was dreading the walk to her tiny house. It was in the same priority as my house so she can always be at my service. Not like I have ever called on her. I opened the front door and moved the curtain to the side to see her meditating in the middle of the room. The room was smokey due to the incense she was burning. Mao and myself got down to our knees and our forehead touched the stone cold floor.

“Up” she demanded. 

The both of us looked up, but remained on our knees.

“Now explain.”

 

Geez not even a hello?

 

“My brother was in danger-”

“No.” She snapped at me. “You decided to be selfish again! Do you not understand that your main responsibility is this island and its people! You put all of us in danger simply because a stranger-”

“He was my brother!” I yelled back in anger.. “He wasn’t a stranger! He protected me growing up! Actually, he protected me better than you or my so-called parents ever did! Now you better not disrespect him ever again by calling him a stranger. He was family!” I slammed my hands to the floor. 

Mao looked over at me, seeing me tremble. I was grieving, frustrated, but most of all tired. 

Zyanya huffed. “Collect yourself, and come back by sunset. We will put up the protection spell today.”

I stormed out of her house without saying another word to anyone. 

 

I tried to eat some food, and went off to meditate into the woods until sunset. I didn’t even realize that Law and his crew had already left, but I was happy that the turnover was quick. I know I’ll see them again so I wasn’t too worried about not saying goodbye.

 

I headed to the beach. The water was up to my knees, my white dress and long hooded dark navy cloak were getting soaked. I looked up seeing that the stars were starting to appear. The wind of the waves was softly kissing my face.

Chima was on my left and Elder Zyanya on my right. There were in total of 10 spell casters around the island covering each end. The bell from our small village rang, indicating it was time. We all started reciting the spell. When the bell rang for the 4th time, everyone lifted their hands up making the water from the ocean rise up, covering the whole island like a bubble. It was a heavy spell and I was feeling the heaviness on my shoulder. “Divine Yemaya, bring us protection and safety for Tazi. Today, tomorrow, and for the rest of eternity. Divine Yemaya, only let people worthy of Tazi!” We all chanted at the same time. The water shell evaporated and two white lines appeared over the island. Indicating that the island was invisible. No one can see the island, unless they were from the island, or there were no indications of danger.

 

We did it! 

 

The spell was completed. I heard cheering from the people on the island. It felt like a huge boulder got removed from my body. As I was walking back to land I saw Chima running up to me cheering and Mao walking behind her. My eyes started to feel heavy and I was fighting to keep them open. For a second, I see Luffy and Ace as kids running towards me instead.“We did it.” I said as I collapsed on the sand.

❂ ❂ ❂ ❂

 

I finally start to open my eyes again. “Good Morning Amaya.” Chima walks into my room with a cup of tea. It's like she always knew the second I woke up, almost like it’s her sixth sense. It was very nice and relaxing to wake up to her soothing voice. “Good Morning Chima.” I took the tea and started sipping on it while I was getting ready for the day. I caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror. The bags under my eyes have disappeared, and the scar is much cleaner, but still visible. The white in the tips of your hair has grown by two inches higher. 

“Crazy how rest can change a person.” Chima stated as she watched me. “A week to be exact.” she added.

“A week?! I was out for a week and you didn’t wake me up?!”

“You needed the rest Amaya, don't fight it.” she pouted. I slouch my shoulders. She was right. I was glad I was able to finally rest without waking up in a sweat every hour. You finish getting ready for the day. I walk outside to find Chima and Mao looking towards the sky. “No..” Chima whispered. The white lines were slowly disappearing.

 

Already?! Who's coming? Why?

 

“Princess!” I heard one of the warriors who keeps watch running towards us. “It’s the marines. They’re coming from the other side of the island.” 

“How many?” The four of us start walking fast to where the warrior stated they were coming from. “Only two boats.” 

“Have all the warriors on stand by. Make sure they don’t see any of you, but be ready if they start a fight.” 

I made it to shore, seeing the marines getting ready to dock. The three of us stood still with wide eyes as we saw who was the one in charge. The marine stands in front of us with a pink-haired man who seems to be a Marine captain.

“Luna Amaya..It suits you better than your father’s last-” 

“State your business. I don’t have time for nonsense.” you said coldly interrupting her.

Chima, Mao, and the pink-haired man looked at you in shock by the tone you were using. 

“I told you Koby. She was not going to welcome me with open arms like you had hoped.” The Vice Admiral sighed to the pink-haired man. 

Tsuru. She was not only the famous Vice Admiral, but she was my mother’s older sister.

My aunt.

Notes:

Stay safe!

Chapter 14: Coronation

From the stories I have been told, Tsuru decided to abandon her duties as royalty and ran away. Once my grandfather heard she was in the military he thought that maybe we would have some protection from outside the island. So optimistic about his oldest daughter, yet she also turned the other way when Tazi needed help. A traitor. After so many years, she now decided to come back, but only to do her job.

“I understand you had your reasons why you expose yourself at Marineford. Due to your reckless behavior, I do want to inform you that the world government has gotten interested in Tazi.” Tsuru hands me a thick file. I opened it and scanned through the papers. I furrowed as I crumbled the papers from my tight grasp. 

“The world government is interested in assisting Tazi. They want to consider Tazi an official island. If you open your borders, we can- ”

“Why?” I grinned my teeth. 

“They noticed that they would prefer to be on your side instead of making you their enemy.”

“The enemy?! When the people of Tazi almost vanished from this world, you guys didn’t care at all! And you dare to say we can be the enemy?!” I was furious. After so many years, they finally care. “Amaya, they don’t know the whole story. I made sure that some information didn’t get leaked, but they know what you’re capable of. If you agree, Tazi will be able to rebuild quicker and you will be able to officially trade with other islands.”

I scanned her face, waiting for her to tell me what they really wanted from us. 

“They want you as a Warlord.” She stated. “Absolutely not! I will not be running errands for the world government!” 

Tsuru sighs.“Listen, you have space to negotiate. Whenever you are ready you can call Captain Koby here. He will be your main contact.” 

I looked over at Koby. Pretty young, seems loyal, but I can feel he was scared of me behind that brave face. Something about him tells me he’s just a bit different than the rest.

“It will be an honor to assist you Queen-.” 

“Princess.” I corrected him. Tsuru looked at me with an arched eyebrow.

“I prefer to pick up that title once I’m ready. Until then, it’s princess.” 

“Very well, Princess Amaya. Here is my transporter. Please reach out so I can escort you and your team to meet with some people from the world government to set this deal.” 

“If I was you, I would look closely into the contract. There is one thing you won’t be able to negotiate. It was nice to finally talk to you again Amaya..” Tsuru takes her leave as Koby stays behind. 

“So..are you really Luffy's sister!?” He looks down at me with starry eyes.I was caught off guard by how quickly his aura changed. “Uhh.. yes I am.” “I just want to say that I admire him so much and it is such an honor that I am serving his sister!” he squealed in excitement as he cups my hands together. Well, someone is a huge fan of Luffy I see. “This is crazy. Being best friends with Luffy, serving Amaya, and being mentored by Garp. This is just an amazing dream!” My face softens at the mention of his name. Abu Garp..

The man who was supposed to protect me and my brothers, yet he stayed still as Luffy and I were holding on to Ace until he died. I was conflicted if I ever wanted to see him again. 

“I-i’m sorry if I hit a nerve.” Koby bows down as sweat starts to form on his head. 

I breathe, reminding myself that Koby is not at fault here. 

“I’m happy that you’re friends with Luffy.” I gave him a soft smile. “I really do hope we can be close.”

Koby says goodbye and makes his leave. 

 

The next few days we were having back to back meetings with my crew, Elder Zyanya, and the rest of the leaders that have been assigned. After two weeks, I finally called Koby to escort Chima, Mao, and myself out to The Holy Land Mary Geoise. Everyone was staring at us three as we walked towards the castle. Usually these kinds of meetings happened in their headquarters, but due to the war, they temporarily moved to hold the meeting here. 

We entered their meeting hall and the only ones I knew were Sengoku who was leading this meeting, and Koby. No sign of Tsuru nor Garp. Disappointed, but not surprised. “Shall we begin?” Sengoku asked. Mao hands him over the contract with the notes that we had made. While everyone was discussing, I couldn’t stop looking over the two big gates that were right behind Sengoku. “Who is behind those gates?” I asked quietly, but clearly enough to make the whole table quiet. I can see the admiral getting nervous as I pierced him down with my eyes. I’ve always known there is someone above him and I wanted to know exactly who exactly it was. He gulps, as he regains control over his emotions again. “Princess Amaya, I know you and your crew had a long journey coming here. I want to respect your time, so we can cut to the chase. What’s your proposition?” I guess I’ll come back to it another time. “I will be part of the seven warlords, but I do not want it to be announced on the paper. If the mission I get assigned to and believe it’s a waste of time, I will send either Mao or Chima to complete the job. I request that the protection spell stays up until I believe it is safe. I will not give you an estimated time when it will happen. The only Marine who will be able to set foot inside will be Koby. Him and his crew will be there to observe that my coronation goes exactly as you requested. Broadcasted to the world, and announce our trade with the countries we agreed on.” 

Coronation. The day I will officially take on the title as Queen. I wasn’t ready, and deep down I felt like fraud. I didn’t feel like I deserved it. Hell, I know I didn’t, but it was the only way to keep Tazi safe.

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The day had arrived, and I was dressed up in a beautiful long-sleeved white and gold princess gown, dragging on the floor.  My makeup was done nicely, and my hair was in a fancy up-do style. “You look beautiful Amaya.” Chima hugs me from behind as I stare at my own reflection. I know I should be happy, but this was not how I wanted my coronation to go. “But from your expression, it seems like you’re going to a funeral instead of your coronation.” I rolled my eyes at her dumb comment. “I know Chima, but still. You know this wasn’t how I wanted it to go. I wanted to be more prepared.” She grabs my shoulders to face her. “and you are prepared. You will lead this country to great things. I trusted you from the day I met you and still do.” I felt a bit at ease after hearing that. “Thank you. I wish more people that I cared about were here. Dadan, Luffy, hell even Mihawk.” I always dreamed of being surrounded by the people I truthfully cared for. I looked out the window and every person from Tazi was ready to see me come out. A bit over 200 people, yet I felt so alone. 

“Yea and don’t forget about that pirate hunter Zoro.” I quickly looked over and saw her huge grin. “What?” I can feel my face turning pink. “Oh come on. You’re not slick. I noticed how your eyes stay glued on him when they talked about him recently. I bet you even have his bounty poster somewhere here!” She giggled as she ran towards my desk. “Chima stop!” I chased her as she bursted into a laugh. “Chima, Amaya!” We froze when Moa walked in on us. “She started it!” Chima points at me. He pinched the bridge of his nose. Irritated by us once again. “We’re ready for you Amaya.” he exhaled as he led us out and into the main stage. 

 

Everyone cheered as they saw me walking towards the middle of the stage, next to Elder Zyanya. Koby, Helmeppo, Chima, and Mao were behind me. The audience quieted down as she started her speech about the history of Tazi, and how I am the future of it. 

“It is now an honor to present to you, Queen Luna Amaya!” Elder Zyanya yells as she lays the crown on my head. The people cheer and god do I wish I could match their excitement. 

 

Luffy, Dadan, Mihawk, Ace, Zoro…I hope you all are watching. 

 

And just like that a year flew by. I was in and out of meetings with other countries. Keeping our relationship on good terms. When I wasn’t in meetings, I was in training. Combat with hands, weapons, and water manipulation. Both my arms are now covered in tattoos with lots of spells in white ink, so I can manifest any weapon I want with my powers without needing anything extra. My hair was now right below my elbow. Which meant my hair from my shoulder down was white.

 

“Queen Amaya, I came to report that Chima and the crew arrived at their destination for the mission that was submitted by the Marines.” I have been so busy with so many things, that I had already sent Chima and Mao to these useless missions that the Marines were wanting me to do for them. It annoyed the hell out of me, but it kept them happy as long as the mission was complete. I trusted both of them, and they always returned quickly, so I had nothing to worry about.

 

I thanked the soldier, as I closed the door to my office. I dropped on my chair and layed my body on my desk. Exhausted from such a long morning. I was starting to drift into a sleep, excited for some peace and quiet.

 

~Purururu Purururu~

 

“Are you shitting me right now?!” I growled, reaching over to respond. 

 

“State your name and business.” I was pissed off and ready to chop off the head of the person who just called. 

 

“It’s Mihawk.” 

 

Oh.

“Mihawk?” I prop myself up. “ You know, I thought this whole time you were scared to call me since I’m a queen.” I hear him huff on the other side of the line. “I actually need a favor. Someone I know took some damage and is in need of healing. Would you be able to assist?” 

Mihawk is calling for help? For someone? Who? 

Notes:

stay safe!

Chapter 15: Waning Crescent

“Why didn’t you tell him the truth?” Mao leans against the wall watching me pack some of my clothes, herbs,medicine, and potions into a bag.

“Also, why are you packing your whole room?”

“It seems like he was hiding something from me. I know he’s always been a mysterious man, but something is up.” I said as I forced the zipper to close. 

“I also want to use this as a small get away. I’m tired of the same routine for the past year. It’s been meetings and training non-stop. You sure you don’t want to come with me? You haven’t talked to him for years.” I throw my bag over my shoulder and start heading out as Mao follows behind. 

“Why should I? I have nothing to talk to him about.” He says coldly. 

“I swear you Dracule men are the same.” I sigh as we both walk into the forest. 

“Chima should be coming in the next few days, so just let her know I’ll be back the following week.”

“Wait..you’re leaving for a week?!” Mao looks at me irritated as we both stand in front of the stone arch. 

“What about Elder Zyanya?!” The man was not afraid of anything or anyone except for her, and honestly I didn’t blame him. Sorry.

“Just tell her I went training with Mihawk. I really don’t care.I just can’t be locked up any longer.” I move my hand facing the arch making a water portal appear. Before entering I turned my head back, “You’ll be fine, besides you are not only a trustworthy warrior but also my friend. I’ll be back before you know it.” I smiled at him and walked into the portal.

Mao waves back and growls as the portal disappears. 

 

I arrived at Mihawk’s castle. As I was about to knock, the door opened wide and there was a floating girl with pink pigtails.

 

Is this why he didn’t want me to come over? Who is she? Is he running an orphanage?

 

“AH! I know you! You are much prettier in person! Please come in!” The pink hair girl pulls me in and cups my hands together admiring me with wide eyes.

“Uh..thank you? Who are you exactly if you don’t mind me asking?” 

“My name is Perona! I just want to say that It is an honor to meet the Queen! I-”

“Amaya, what are you doing here?!” Mihawk interrupts angrily as he marches towards the both of us .Perona takes a step back and pouts at him for interrupting. 

“You see here, there were some schedule conflicts. Chima is actually on a mission right now and I can’t pull her out of it ,so I thought-”

“Leave now,” he said coldly. 

“Why are you kicking her out?? You know he needs immediate help!” Perona yelled at him. 

“Who?” I asked them. 

Suddenly Mihawk gave a sharp stare at Perona. As if he was hoping that she wouldn’t speak.

I got mad noticing he was purposely holding information from me. I drop my bag and walk past them to head towards the infirmary. Mihawk grabs my arm.

“Listen, I don’t want you-” 

“I’m not going to turn my back on anyone who needs help, even if they're my enemy. Let me go, I’m not really in the mood to get in a fight with you.” I said sharply, staring at him fiercely. It seemed like the whole room turned cold. Mihawk let me go, watching me walk away. 

 

Perona followed behind me, “Some tips before you start helping him! He’s very stubborn and stupid! So don’t say I didn’t warn you. As much as I want to be around and get to know you, I’ll be leaving the whole care for you. I just can’t take him anymore! I need a break ok!” 

I chuckled and gave her a smile.

“No worries Perona. That’s why I’m here. I’ll be handle who ever-”

I open the door and I see a man bandage up from head to toe. Unrecognizable, but this person gave off a very familiar aura.  

 

Jesus christ what the fuck did Mihawk and does fucking apes do to him?

 

“His stubbornness did this to him.” She sighs, waving it off like it was nothing serious. 

“Anyways..have fun!” She flys away quickly as I slowly walk in. I walked around this person to see the other half of his face that wasn’t bandaged up.

I stopped the second I recognised his face. A sharp sensation was growing in my heart while a huge knot was choking my throat. I was fighting the tears to not spill out as I was trying to calm down. 

 

“This is why I didn’t want you to come.” Mihawk was standing by the door. 

“What the hell Mihawk?!”I growled at him with teary eyes. Fisting my hands to the point my knuckles turned white.

“That’s my brother’s crewmate!” 

“Brother’s crewmate” he repeated my words slowly. 

 

Was this the reason why he never wanted me to come over? Why was he hiding him? How long? Why him?! 

 

A headache was rapidly taking over my head due to all these questions popping up. I wanted to interrogate Mihawk, but I knew it would get me nowhere. Right now my mission was to heal my brother’s crewmate. Roronoa Zoro.

I walked furiously to the exit of the room and stopped right next to Mihawk.

“Take him to the outdoor hot spring in 15 minutes.” I proceed to walk down the hall without letting him say another word.

 

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I was staring into my reflection in the water. The hotspring was covered with special healing herbs and potions that I brought, that is meant not only to heal physically but also mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. I wore a white two piece bathing suit with a tube top. My hair was up in a high ponytail. 

 

“As you requested.” The voice startled me. I looked up seeing Mihawk standing next to a Humandrill that was carrying Zoro unconsciously. I  walk up to the Humandrill and extend both my arms, signaling that I can take Zoro from him. I slowly put his arm around my shoulder and I grabbed on to the top of his shorts so he wouldn’t slip. He was heavy, but nothing I wasn't able to handle. Zoro started to mumble some words, but I couldn’t make it out. A small smile creeped on my face.

“Do as you must, I’ve been requested for a mission so I will be gone for a while.” Mihawk stated.

“I’ll be fine. I’ll make sure he eats his three meals, showers, and goes to bed on time. There’s nothing to be worried about. Your child is in good hands.” I said sarcastically as I started to walk towards the water with Zoro.

“Why?” he asked in a low voice. Almost in a sad disappointed tone, which was VERY rare coming from him. I knew what he was referring to. Mihawk’s recognized the taboo spell tattooed largely on my back. This spell was the only one that was not white. Instead it was red.

I stopped and looked down to my feet in shame. My heart nearly ached at his reaction.  

“I had no choice” I huffed out,  “If you can both please leave so I can focus on healing your next prodigy I would very much appreciate it.” I stood there still until I heard footsteps. I sigh as I take another look at my reflection in the water. 

 

“Alright, not sure if you can hear me with all those bandages on you, you zombie, but today is bath day.” I tried lighting the mood and I looked up to Zoro with a close smile. His eye was still closed but he was able to mumble out ok. 

With my free hand I bent a very small portion of water out of the spring and used it to cut the bandages from his body. Just one cut and all the bandages including from his face fell to the ground. I slowly walked into the water with him and had him floating upwards. I scanned his body. It was covered with dark bruises, deep cuts, and even dried up blood that was slowly already being cleaned up by the water. I noticed a stitch down his left eye. He had lost his eye. 

 

Not sure if I should beat up those dam apes again or yell at Mihawk. How did this even happen? 

 

I immediately brushed out those thoughts so I could fully concentrate. I start moving the glowing water slowly up and down his body. His body was slowly starting to recover. Bruises and small cuts were starting to disappear. A lot of swelling was going down as well. After a half an hour passed by and I started to notice Zoro’s body slightly twitching. 

“Are you ok?” I asked nervously. 

Zoro looked like he was in pain. He was clenching his teeth together, and started to fist his hands.

I’ve seen a small number of people who were uncomfortable and there were two times where I was a bit in pain during water healing. The only reason behind someone being in pain was due to emotional pain. Zoro was suffering. The water around him was starting to turn black. I quickly waterbended the dark water around him out of the spring and into the dirt outside. Zoro quickly stood up and was gasping for air as if he was holding his breath the whole time. 

I was in shock and worried about his health. I called out his name as I was holding his arm in case he lost consciousness. 

He turned around and saw me looking up to him with. I looked into his eye, and scanned his face to see if there was anything else wrong. 

 

Out of all my years of water healing this has never happened! Is Mihawk making him go through a lot? Can he continue this training? Maybe If-

 

“A-are you naked?!” Zoro shockingly yelled and took a step away.

 

Huh…

“Excuse me!?” I yelled back. “That’s your worry right now?!” I scolded him. I knitted my eyebrows together and I was fighting the urge to not hit him.

 

“You scared the shit out of me! I thought something went wrong and you're worried that I’m naked! And no I am not naked you idiot!” I can feel my face turn red. 

 

“I-i’m sorry! I just wasn’t expecting you and ugh-” Zoro grabbed his left side of his head in pain. 

I let out a breath, relaxing my shoulders and calming down.

 

“You still have a few days of healing left. Mihawk asked me to come and assist so you can recover quickly. If you can walk, let’s go to the infirmary so I can wrap a few parts of your body that still need extra care.”  I got out of the water and extended my hand out to Zoro to help him out too. He scans my face for a second but then reaches to grab my hand and steps out of the water. On the way, I asked him how he ended up with Mihawk and he told me the whole story of what happened at Sabaody and Kuma sending him here. It all made sense why Luffy did not have his crew at Marineford. Once we reached the infirmary I asked him to wait for me since you had some medicine in my room that can help with the healing process. While I went into my room I threw over a long black cardigan, got what I needed and headed back. 

When I walked in I noticed he unsuccessfully wrapped the bandages on his left side of his face.

“Don’t worry I got it.”  I chuckled as I walked towards him and took the bandages from his hands.

“Chopper really makes it seem easy,” he said.

“I mean he is a doctor overall. I hope I get to see him again.” You smile remembering how I got along with him at Alabasta. 

“Do you know where’s Luffy?” Zoro asked with a bit of concern.

I start applying the medical lotion on the left side of his face, avoiding the stitches. 

“He’s doing fine. He’s currently being trained by Rayleigh actually. So you will definitely see your captain a lot stronger.” I gave him a reassuring smile. Zoro hummed and instantly seemed more relaxed. I felt happy that I was able to give him some information that gave him a peace of mind. I start wrapping the bandages on his face in silence, and noticed he was starting to get stiff again.

“Is this hurting you? I can wrap it more loosely if you want.”

“No, no I’m fine. It doesn’t hurt.” he reassured.

“What’s on your mind Mr. Swordsman? You’re being a little stiff on me right now” 

“Are you Mihawks…Daughter?” 

I started to laugh. 

“How dare you think that! You think I’m related to that pale man?” I continued to laugh as I finished wrapping him up.

“No, Mihawk is not my father. He was actually the swordsman trainer back at my homeland. He started to train me the minute I was able to grasp onto a stick.” I moved on to start wrapping the bandages around his arms and his torso.

“Honestly, I know in a different universe I would have been his daughter. There were a lot of stories that he was deeply in love with my mother way before I was in the picture.”

“Really?” 

I nodded to his comment.

“What if your mother and Mihawk actually had a secret child?” 

I giggle at his remark. 

“That would be crazy, but honestly I feel like I have my hands full with Luffy so having another sibling to worry about would drive me crazier.” I smile thinking about the memories I had with my brothers and imagining a small Mihawk running around stressing me out even more. But I honestly liked the idea. 

“How are you holding you up?” he asked with a concerned tone. I stood still, feeling his stare burning to the side of your face. I look up to him, giving him a fake smile.“I’m fine.”  I finished wrapping his second arm. Zoro grabs my hand before it leaves his body.

“Amaya,” he whispers. I try to avoid eye contact as I bite the inside of my cheek. 

 

Why am I getting emotional over a simple question? Of course I’m okay. I mean I have no choice. 

 

Zoro cups my cheek and tilts my head gently towards him. I see his eye scanning me, brushing his thumb against my soft cheek. 

 

“Last week was the anniversary,” he added softly.

 

It has been a year since Ace has died. I wasn't able to visit his grave and honestly it hurt. It felt like it was prohibited to feel any grief.  I reached up to my necklaces to fidget on them, but noticed I only had one now. The sun necklace. It has been a year now, but it still feels unusual to only have one.

I did have Chima and Mao for support, but I felt like a burden to them. Even though I am the Queen, they always saw me exactly who I really was. At the end, I did not want to take over their time, so I held it together and continued. Especially since Elder Zyanya would always fight me on how I need to put the island before my  “fake brothers”. But now it was different. I wasn't in my house. I didn’t have a meeting to go, or go into training. It was just Zoro and I. And all I wanted was to fall into his arms and cry. Telling him how this whole year was hell. Wanting to give up on everything and run away back to the East Blue. Wanting a simple quiet life. Hell, if Luffy asked me to join his crew I would in a heartbeat. 

 

Instead I grabbed his hand, and gave him a closed eye smile. 

“It has been a year,” I said shakily. Feeling the knot in my throat.

“Thank you.” I turned around quickly before he was able to see my tears.

“You should rest up. I’ll have food ready for you once you’re up.” I said as I exited, making sure he didn’t see my face.

I walked quickly to my room, closing the door behind me.

I burst into tears. Feeling angry and confused. So many questions running through my head, all I wanted was to go back and have Zoro comfort me. I barely know the man. This was the second time I have ever seen him, but for some reason I knew he was good for me. I felt safe with him. I cried until it dozed me off into a sleep.

Notes:

I hope you all stay safe, healthy, and hydrated ♥ :)

Chapter 16: back to step one

-Zoro POV-

 

Why can’t I move? Why didn’t I stop her? What the hell is wrong with me?

 

My arm stood mid air as I saw her walking out the room, feeling useless. I just let someone who I genuinely care for, walk away while needing help and all I did was stand still. 

 

I need to go see her.

 

Before I knew it, my feet started to walk. I tried to catch up, but the pain reminded me that I was still injured. I almost fell face first, but I was able to catch myself hanging on by the counter next to me. 

 

I used the wall to help walk down the hall. I wasn’t able to see where she went, so I started to open every door. Frustration continued to grow in me as I found each room empty. 

 

After checking every room on the first floor, I stared at the huge stairway. I crack my neck as I move it to each side and prepare to make my way up. “Why are these stairs so long?” I gasped for air as I sat down. I look up and I realize I’m barely in the half mark. I growled as I pushed myself up. 

 

I am not this weak. I can’t give up. I need to find her. 

 

Zoro growled as he got up and finally made it to the second floor.I felt a strong aura coming from one of the doors . I walked towards and knocked slowly.

 

Silent.

 

I put my ear on the door. 

 

Silent again.

 

I called out her name, but no response.

 

I slowly turned the doorknob and noticed it was unlocked.

 

“It’s me, I just wanted to check on you.”  I said softly as I slowly opened the door,  wanting to give her enough time to react. I stepped inside her room. The walls were painted in ocean blue with white swirls on the top of the wall. Hanging Philodendron and Pothos from the ceilings and Monstera plants in beautiful gold pots each stationed by the corners near her bed. The walls are covered with many dried framed herbs, paintings, and photos. I slowly walked towards her bed until I came across her vanity. I noticed a picture she had framed. It was her and Ace as kids giving bunny ears to Luffy who was in the middle about to eat a huge cake. The cake had two candles making out the number 12. 

I smirked at the picture seeing the three of them so young and carefree. I heard a small grunt behind me and I turned to see her. She was in a deep sleep. I walked towards her and the first thing I noticed was the tear stains on her beautiful face. Her eyes were swollen from crying and her cute note was pink. She looked peaceful yet tired. I noticed a blanket folded by her feet and I grabbed it to gently cover her body with it. 

 

“I promise you. I will get stronger. I will do whatever it takes to protect you.” I whispered. 

I walked out of the room and slowly closed the door behind me so I wouldn’t wake her up. 

 

I need to start training, but I can’t exceed my body. What use would I be if I don’t let my body heal? 

 

I winced as I walked down the stairs and made my way outside. I slowly made it to my designated meditation area. It was near a river that had a waterfall. The sound of water always helped me meditate. I decided to sit in front of the moving water and let the noise wash off the thoughts that were fogging up my mind. 

 

After a year, that was the first thing you told her?! Asking her if she’s naked?! I’m surprised that she didn’t punch me. I deserved it after that idiotic question. She looked scared and scaring her is the last thing I want to make her feel. Seeing her big hazel eyes looking up to me. Her small face, her pink tinted cheeks, and her plump lips. She looked just as beautiful as the first day I met her. All I wanted was to grab her face and..

NO! I can’t be thinking about her like this!

 

I growled as I grabbed onto my head, “How am I going to focus when all I can think about is her?”.

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-Amaya POV-

 

Thunder boomed and shaked my room, making me wake up. I was used to extreme weather, so the noise doesn’t startle me at all. I sat up and noticed a blanket was laid on me. Feeling very drowsy I dismissed it and went into the bathroom that was in my room to shower. I changed into a black long sleeve shirt and some dark green sweats. 

 

I  walked down to the kitchen and noticed it was empty. No sign of any living person, which was very normal in the castle. I opened the fridge and was glad that Mihawk still keeps it stocked. The whole kitchen was and it surprised me since he will only have a few pieces of meat and the finest wine. I quickly went into cooking mode, until I felt a shift in the air. Thunder hit again. I quickly turned around and threw the cooking knife I was using to whatever or whoever was standing in the dark hall. 

 

“Are you trying to kill me?!” Zoro yelled drench from the rainstorm. The knife had slightly missed his head and was sticking out of the wall. 

“What the hell are you doing out of the bed?!” I snapped back as I walked towards him. “You’re supposed to be resting,” I grabbed onto the knife handle and locked my eyes on his face, “not outside doing a rain dance half naked!”  Zoro furrowed his eyebrows looking back at me, irritated. I pulled out the knife as you remained in eye contact with him. Zoro was dripping wet. I wanted to scold him even more, but there was no use. He is as stubborn as they come. I turn around and walk back to my station. 

 

“I was out meditating smartass.” He followed behind, feeling his glare burning on the back of my head. Before he sat down at the small dining table, I lifted my hand up and bended all the water he was covered with and disposed of it down the sink. Leaving the swordsman dry.

 

“First and last time I dry you,” I throw in the rest of the ingredients in the soup I was making. “I only did it so your healing process doesn’t get delayed. I don’t want my work to go to waste.” 

 

“Yea, whatever.” He whispered. “Pass me the bottle of sake that’s on your left.” 

“You can’t have alcohol until you fully recover.” 

I heard him growl but I decided to ignore him.

 

Still annoying and stubborn as always. 

 

The soup was finally ready. I serve myself and Zoro a bowl of it and decide to sit in front of him to eat.

 

“Thank you for the food.” He said before he started to eat. I wasn't expecting too much talking, especially from him, so I was looking forward to this quiet meal. I was completely wrong since I kept seeing Zoro eyeing me from time to time. 

 

I don’t want to spend the whole time fighting with him, so I might as well try to get along.

 

“So how do you like it here?” 

“Eh” 

“Do you like living with Mihawk and Perona?” 

“They can be worse.”

“How’s the food?”

“Fine.”

 

If there is a god, they are testing my patients right now.

 

I exhale, and before I ask another question, the swordsman gets up.

“Thank you again for the meal. I’m going to bed now.” He announced abruptly. 

He attempted to walk, but he quickly leaned against the wall. 

“Do you need help?” I sigh as I massage the sides of my forehead. I didn’t realize how much I have been frowning. 

“I’m twice your size, how can you-”, Zoro loses his balance, and is about to fall backwards. 

I quickly got up and made it just in time to grab him by the waist before he slammed his body to the floor. I threw his right hand over my shoulder and I grabbed on to his shorts for better leverage. 

“Shut up and give me more credit. You may be bigger but that doesn’t necessarily mean I’m weak.” I started helping him walk to his room. 

“Tomorrow after breakfast we’re going to do the same thing at the hot springs. If everything goes well and you don’t panic again, then we will move on to some light exercising.” I looked up to him and noticed he was already looking at me, but this time it was different.This time, he didn’t look irritated with me, instead he looked at me with admiration. 

I bit the inside of your cheek as I felt my body warming up. I quickly turned my head hoping he didn’t realize my reaction to his stare. 

 

“A year later, and still not able to handle me near you?” He smirked.

 

I grind my teeth together. Don’t drop him, don’t drop him, don’t drop him.  I kick the door next to me open. I didn’t even check if it was his room or not, but tonight it was. I push Zoro off from me and onto the bed. 

 

“A year later, and still being a pain in my ass. Learn how to wear a shirt for once!” I huffed out. 

“Tomorrow at 6:00 am sharp.” I yelled.

“Wait! This isn’t even my -” I slammed the door behind me, unable to let him finish that sentence. 

 

So much for a mini-vacation..

Notes:

Stay safe and healthy y'all!♡

Chapter 17: Sake

-Zoro POV-

 

Why can’t I move? Why didn’t I stop her? What the hell is wrong with me?

 

My arm stood mid air as I saw her walking out the room, feeling useless. I just let someone who I genuinely care for, walk away while needing help and all I did was stand still. 

 

I need to go see her.

 

Before I knew it, my feet started to walk. I tried to catch up, but the pain reminded me that I was still injured. I almost fell face first, but I was able to catch myself hanging on by the counter next to me. 

 

I used the wall to help walk down the hall. I wasn’t able to see where she went, so I started to open every door. Frustration continued to grow in me as I found each room empty. 

 

After checking every room on the first floor, I stared at the huge stairway. I crack my neck as I move it to each side and prepare to make my way up. “Why are these stairs so long?” I gasped for air as I sat down. I look up and I realize I’m barely in the half mark. I growled as I pushed myself up. 

 

I am not this weak. I can’t give up. I need to find her. 

 

Zoro growled as he got up and finally made it to the second floor.I felt a strong aura coming from one of the doors . I walked towards and knocked slowly.

 

Silent.

 

I put my ear on the door. 

 

Silent again.

 

I called out her name, but no response.

 

I slowly turned the doorknob and noticed it was unlocked.

 

“It’s me, I just wanted to check on you.”  I said softly as I slowly opened the door,  wanting to give her enough time to react. I stepped inside her room. The walls were painted in ocean blue with white swirls on the top of the wall. Hanging Philodendron and Pothos from the ceilings and Monstera plants in beautiful gold pots each stationed by the corners near her bed. The walls are covered with many dried framed herbs, paintings, and photos. I slowly walked towards her bed until I came across her vanity. I noticed a picture she had framed. It was her and Ace as kids giving bunny ears to Luffy who was in the middle about to eat a huge cake. The cake had two candles making out the number 12. 

I smirked at the picture seeing the three of them so young and carefree. I heard a small grunt behind me and I turned to see her. She was in a deep sleep. I walked towards her and the first thing I noticed was the tear stains on her beautiful face. Her eyes were swollen from crying and her cute note was pink. She looked peaceful yet tired. I noticed a blanket folded by her feet and I grabbed it to gently cover her body with it. 

 

“I promise you. I will get stronger. I will do whatever it takes to protect you.” I whispered. 

I walked out of the room and slowly closed the door behind me so I wouldn’t wake her up. 

 

I need to start training, but I can’t exceed my body. What use would I be if I don’t let my body heal? 

 

I winced as I walked down the stairs and made my way outside. I slowly made it to my designated meditation area. It was near a river that had a waterfall. The sound of water always helped me meditate. I decided to sit in front of the moving water and let the noise wash off the thoughts that were fogging up my mind. 

 

After a year, that was the first thing you told her?! Asking her if she’s naked?! I’m surprised that she didn’t punch me. I deserved it after that idiotic question. She looked scared and scaring her is the last thing I want to make her feel. Seeing her big hazel eyes looking up to me. Her small face, her pink tinted cheeks, and her plump lips. She looked just as beautiful as the first day I met her. All I wanted was to grab her face and..

NO! I can’t be thinking about her like this!

 

I growled as I grabbed onto my head, “How am I going to focus when all I can think about is her?”.

❂ ❂ ❂ ❂

-Amaya POV-

 

Thunder boomed and shaked my room, making me wake up. I was used to extreme weather, so the noise doesn’t startle me at all. I sat up and noticed a blanket was laid on me. Feeling very drowsy I dismissed it and went into the bathroom that was in my room to shower. I changed into a black long sleeve shirt and some dark green sweats. 

 

I  walked down to the kitchen and noticed it was empty. No sign of any living person, which was very normal in the castle. I opened the fridge and was glad that Mihawk still keeps it stocked. The whole kitchen was and it surprised me since he will only have a few pieces of meat and the finest wine. I quickly went into cooking mode, until I felt a shift in the air. Thunder hit again. I quickly turned around and threw the cooking knife I was using to whatever or whoever was standing in the dark hall. 

 

“Are you trying to kill me?!” Zoro yelled drench from the rainstorm. The knife had slightly missed his head and was sticking out of the wall. 

“What the hell are you doing out of the bed?!” I snapped back as I walked towards him. “You’re supposed to be resting,” I grabbed onto the knife handle and locked my eyes on his face, “not outside doing a rain dance half naked!”  Zoro furrowed his eyebrows looking back at me, irritated. I pulled out the knife as you remained in eye contact with him. Zoro was dripping wet. I wanted to scold him even more, but there was no use. He is as stubborn as they come. I turn around and walk back to my station. 

 

“I was out meditating smartass.” He followed behind, feeling his glare burning on the back of my head. Before he sat down at the small dining table, I lifted my hand up and bended all the water he was covered with and disposed of it down the sink. Leaving the swordsman dry.

 

“First and last time I dry you,” I throw in the rest of the ingredients in the soup I was making. “I only did it so your healing process doesn’t get delayed. I don’t want my work to go to waste.” 

 

“Yea, whatever.” He whispered. “Pass me the bottle of sake that’s on your left.” 

“You can’t have alcohol until you fully recover.” 

I heard him growl but I decided to ignore him.

 

Still annoying and stubborn as always. 

 

The soup was finally ready. I serve myself and Zoro a bowl of it and decide to sit in front of him to eat.

 

“Thank you for the food.” He said before he started to eat. I wasn't expecting too much talking, especially from him, so I was looking forward to this quiet meal. I was completely wrong since I kept seeing Zoro eyeing me from time to time. 

 

I don’t want to spend the whole time fighting with him, so I might as well try to get along.

 

“So how do you like it here?” 

“Eh” 

“Do you like living with Mihawk and Perona?” 

“They can be worse.”

“How’s the food?”

“Fine.”

 

If there is a god, they are testing my patients right now.

 

I exhale, and before I ask another question, the swordsman gets up.

“Thank you again for the meal. I’m going to bed now.” He announced abruptly. 

He attempted to walk, but he quickly leaned against the wall. 

“Do you need help?” I sigh as I massage the sides of my forehead. I didn’t realize how much I have been frowning. 

“I’m twice your size, how can you-”, Zoro loses his balance, and is about to fall backwards. 

I quickly got up and made it just in time to grab him by the waist before he slammed his body to the floor. I threw his right hand over my shoulder and I grabbed on to his shorts for better leverage. 

“Shut up and give me more credit. You may be bigger but that doesn’t necessarily mean I’m weak.” I started helping him walk to his room. 

“Tomorrow after breakfast we’re going to do the same thing at the hot springs. If everything goes well and you don’t panic again, then we will move on to some light exercising.” I looked up to him and noticed he was already looking at me, but this time it was different.This time, he didn’t look irritated with me, instead he looked at me with admiration. 

I bit the inside of your cheek as I felt my body warming up. I quickly turned my head hoping he didn’t realize my reaction to his stare. 

 

“A year later, and still not able to handle me near you?” He smirked.

 

I grind my teeth together. Don’t drop him, don’t drop him, don’t drop him.  I kick the door next to me open. I didn’t even check if it was his room or not, but tonight it was. I push Zoro off from me and onto the bed. 

 

“A year later, and still being a pain in my ass. Learn how to wear a shirt for once!” I huffed out. 

“Tomorrow at 6:00 am sharp.” I yelled.

“Wait! This isn’t even my -” I slammed the door behind me, unable to let him finish that sentence. 

 

So much for a mini-vacation..

Notes:

I hope y'all remain safe, healthy!
Also happy pride month to you all :)

Chapter 18: Unwelcome Visitor

Notes:

I hope you all enjoy and see you all at the end! :)

- Amaya:17 year old-

I was finally out at sea, ready to travel back to Tozi! I’ve been sailing for 2 days now…well…not including the whole two months I felt forced to stay at Mihawk’s castle. When I finally sailed out from the East Blue, I thought that dropping by and telling him the news myself was a good idea. Surely I was way off. He did not take the news very well when I showed, especially after I introduced him to my “first” crewmate Atzi, who was barely about 6 months old. Mihawk nearly popped a vein in his head when he noticed my boat was just a big wood plank. For some reason I had horrible luck at maintaining ships and honestly no one can figure it out.  During the two months I trained and proved to Mihawk I was more than capable of sailing by myself. He gave me one of his boats and made sure that it would at least make it to Tozi as a whole. 

I was finally able to sail to my next destination where Mihawk informed me that there were rumors of a very witchy and powerful “doctor”. The only lead was that this doctor worked closely with the mayor, so no one really got to see her. I sigh as I relax my shoulders on the boat, and turn back to Atzi who was swimming and pushing the boat for me. “ I have no clue what to say to this doctor. How can I tell her ‘ Hey I’m actually from Tozi like you and I need you to come with me. Please? ’ Ugh, this sucks! Atzi, help a girl out here!” I bring my legs up to my chest and rest my head between them.

Suddenly, the boat came to a stop and I looked up, noticing we had finally arrived. There were sparkles in my eyes on how beautiful the island was. “So this is Water 7,” I said in awe. “Atzi I’ll be back as quick as possible! Make sure that the boat stays together,” I jump out with a boost of confidence and throw my big thin scarf over my head and wrap it around my face. “I’m not going to ask my healer to join me back if she’s going to need to swim back to Tozi!” I waved back at him as I ran into town.

 

-Present-

I stormed through the water portal into Tozi. Mao was waiting with six other soldiers, and one of them was the head of security of the whole island. Yue was about 5 inches shorter than Mao,but she was built just like a mountain. One of the few that I trusted. Everyone got down on one knee and in unison welcomed me back. I slightly bowed indicating they could get back on their feet. 

“Chief Yue, any suspicious activity directed towards the island?” I asked as I started to walk between her and Mao, heading back to the castle. “Nothing so far my Queen. We have our soldiers surrounding the island up to 25 miles in radius.” The atmosphere suddenly changed.

The soldiers were down to their knees and there was a loud clash. Mao and Yue felt a palpable sensation. They turned around and saw me block an attack that one of the soldiers tried to land on no other than Zoro. Surrounded by the four other soldiers were sweating, fear in their eyes and were trying to get up on their feet again. Zoro was frozen in shock, still holding the sword that was half up from its scabbard. My hand was covered in Armament Haki holding onto the soldier's water sword. 

“He’s with me.” I looked into the soldier’s eyes with an unwavering stare. The soldier was shaking in fear. Sweat coming down from his forehead. My hand returned to its true color and I was able to make the water sword vanish with my waterbending. 

“I -I am s-sorry my queen I-”

“No need to apologize, you were simply just doing your job. Thank you.” I gave him a small reassuring smile. I needed to make sure he knew I wasn't mad at him, but just stressed about the whole situation with Chima. 

“Stay next to me Roronoa.” I ordered him as I started walking towards the castle with Mao and Yue, without turning to see him. 

“Why is he here?” Mao asked me, loud enough for Zoro to hear. 

 

Why did I really bring him here? Is not like I needed his help. Why did he even agree to come?

 

I bring my hand to my forehead massaging it, hoping the headache that was creeping in to stop.

“Is that the man who fights with three swords?” Yue asked as she looked back at him. “Why does he put one in his mouth? Can he really fight like that? Why doesn’t he just stick to two?” 

“Yue,” I slightly snapped at her, “He’s right behind, why don’t you ask him yourself?”

 

Well there’s my headache, this better not turn into another migraine or…

 

“Why is he here with you Amaya!?” 

 

Please, can I get a break?

 

I sigh, as I walk inside the castle and find Elder Zyanya standing there angrily. I decided to ignore her and walk with the rest of the group into my office.

 

“Mao, updates please.”

I sit down at my desk as Mao presents what has happened with Chima and her mission. While he was going over the information, everyone kept looking at Zoro who was leaning against the wall behind me like if he was my personal bodyguard. Almost like the soldiers were looking at their idol, or hero. All I wanted to do was scream at them to just ask for his autograph so they could stop staring and focus. The migraine was starting to make me dizzy. 

 

“What do you suggest our next move should be?” Mao asked, snapping me back to reality.

 

“Myself and Zoro will go undercover to rescue Chima and the rest of the people. Yue, continue to closely monitor the island. You are free to use Atzi for backup if we go under attack. Mao, I need you to get all the healers prepared to help once we are back. Also-”

 

“And why do you and the green-haired pirate hunter need to go? Why can’t you send Mao and some soldiers?” Of course Elder Zyanya was questioning me as always. She believes that the Queen must remain inside and play it safe. Hell with that.

 

“Chima is the right hand of the Queen. If one of my close subordinates is in danger, as their Queen I should be the one to go save them. Mao and Yue are one of the most trusted people I have to look over the island. You should be questioning when and only if I have second doubts about giving them huge responsibilities.” I stood up from my chair slamming my palms down on the desk. The whole room went cold. Mao and Yue were used to me always fighting with Elder Zyanya. For the soldiers, they were terrified. No one has ever in history stood up against her until I came around. I noticed how pushy she was with my mother and I knew the minute I would take over, I was not going to allow it.

 

“Now, I need a ship ready in the next hour or so. In the meantime, I’m going to get ready in my room.” I started to walk towards the door of my office, looking down towards the floor, and my hand on my forehead massaging it.

 

There was an echo of a slap filling up the office. The right side of my cheek was stinging in pain and I was looking up towards the ceiling. Everyone stood still as all eyes were on me. 

I have just been slapped across the face by Elder Zyanya in front of everyone.

 

“Elder Zyanya..” Mao whispered in distress. He was mad. I didn’t need to see his face to know it. I know he was trying to interfere but he’s terrified. Everyone on the island is. 

 

“Mao..please get the ship-”

“Don’t you dare move from your spot Mao!” Elder Zyanya yelled at him while her eyes remained locked on me.

“I am the Queen here, not you!” I snapped back at her. “Don’t you ever dare interfere when I am ordering my crew again!”” 

 

She lifted her hand again ready to hit me, but it never did. Her arm was held to a stop mid air. Out of nowhere, Zoro was standing in front of me, like a shield. Looking down at Elder Zyanya with a serious look. Everyone, including myself, stood in shock. I needed to intervene before it was too late.  

 

“Everyone to your duties please.” I softly said. “Yes Queen!” Everyone said in unison and one by one left the office. Mao looked back at me in worry. I nod at him, giving him reassurance that everything will be ok. Mao nodded back and left the room.

 

Now it was just the three of us. Zoro, Elder Zyanya and myself. 

“Zoro, let’s go.” I sigh as I start walking towards the exit again. I can hear his heavy footsteps following me.

“You should know something about her, before you get more involved,” I stopped at her comment, knitting my eyebrows together.

 

For fucks sake, can I leave this office?!

 

“Not sure if she has already told you, but.”

“Exactly what do you mean?!”  I fisted my hand. Furious and anxiety mixed inside of me. Trying to go through all the possibilities of what kind of story she wants to tell him. 

“You think I care? You think I care that people see me as the forbidden witch? The one that they call the devil of the sea?!“ I yelled at her but without giving her the satisfaction of facing her.

 

“No need for something so chaotic, Queen Amaya '' I can hear her smirking, “I just want him to get to know you more personally. Maybe he can learn about your mother.” My knuckles were turning white.” Especially about her death. How she died.” A cold breeze crashed into my body, making it stiff. A memory that I have pushed to the back of my head. My eyes got glassy, and my breath started to pick up speed. I bit the inner of my cheek as I felt the room start to spin until - I felt a hand on my shoulder that grounded me back.

 

“I have no need to know. We’re leaving now, and you better not stop us again.” Zoro threatened as he guided me out.I looked up at him and noticed he was looking straight ahead. I wanted to thank him, but the words were stuck in my throat. He saw a new side of me..a very vulnerable one and he was able to pick me up without a second passing by. 

 

We made it to my room without getting stopped, “You can nap, or whatever you want to do. I’m going to freshen up.” Before I was able to take a step away from him, he grabbed my hand like a delicate flower. Worry that I would crumble.  

“Hey,” he whispered as he scanned my face. “Call me if you need anything. I’m here now.” Still speechless, I nodded and walked away as his hand lingered in the air after our touch stopped.

I started to run the hot water in my tub, steam filling up the bathroom. 

I stared at myself in my mirror, but instead of seeing my reflection, I saw 6 year old Amaya. 

 

She was looking up ,but not directly at me. 

She had blood coming down her head. 

Her dress was covered in blood like if someone dumped it on her.No life behind those eyes. Messy white hair, and pale skin. I gasped as I realized that exact same moment. It was a flashback from that night.

“Did I do good papȧ?” she said. Rage took over my body as I heard her say it. 

I screamed as I punched the mirror. It shatters into tiny pieces falling by my feet. I grab onto the sink, hyperventilating. Blood was coming down from my knuckles and on to the sink. I wasn't mourning what had happened that night. I felt confused all over again. I wanted to cry, but yet no tears came out. 

 

Why? Why the fuck did she brought it up?! 

 

I look down at the pieces by my feet, picking up the sharpest and biggest piece. I look up and notice there was still a long shattered piece still tacked on to the mirror on the side, still able to see my own reflection. I fisted my hair by the middle of it and brought up the sharp mirror piece, cutting off the white part of it. Dropping the white hair along with the piece of mirror I used to cut it.  Breathing heavily, sweat drops coming down my face. “I will make myself proud.” 

Notes:

Stay safe and healthy <3

Chapter 19: Honeymoon

Notes:

I hope you all enjoy :)

I was staring up towards the wooden ceiling. Laying down on a firm mattress and the only light being provided was from a candle that will soon burn out. The rich mahogany filling up my nostrils. 

There was a low knock on the door. “My queen, we will be arriving soon.”  Soma, one of the top warriors, states from the other side of the door. I sigh as I get up from the bed and walk towards the small vanity I had in the room. I see my reflection on that tiny mirror. Puffy eyes, red nose, and tears stains on my cheeks. My hair is pitch black with no sign of white hair, resting between my shoulders and elbows. I reach out to the small makeup set and apply makeup to make myself more presentable. We were about to arrive, so I started to get my disguise ready. As I was finishing getting dressed, the boat rocks aggressively, making the candle burn out. There is some yelling outside causing me to get up and swing the door wide open. 

“What is going on?” I yelled out while I stuck out my hand above my eyes. I didn’t realize it was daytime already and how bright the sun is. 

“Apologizes for docking so roughly my queen!” Soma and Axel said in unison. Axel was one of the newest recruits. He may be young and clumsy at times, but I knew the second I met him he had potential. He almost landed a hit on Zoro just a few hours if it wasn’t for me intervening. 

Both soldiers were out of their usual warrior uniform and had on typical Hawaiian floral shorts with a matching button up short sleeve that Soma had it buttoned up while Axel kept unbuttoned. 

“My queen with all respect, I think that color suits you very well!” Axel smiled at me. His comment made me smirk. I twirled around to show off my outfit. I was wearing a long white skirt with a split on the side and a white long sleeve crop-top  that seemed like it was painted on me. The cherry on the top of my outfit was the long straight green wig I had on with some black sunglasses resting on top of my head. “Thank you! Have any of you heard from Zoro?” 

“Yea-I’m here.” The swordsman said as he walked up behind me. I turn my head back and see him dressed in khaki shorts,and a white polyester button up with the sleeves rolled up. He had on blue tinted sunglasses that you can see right through. What caught my attention was that he actually went through temporarily dying his hair black for the mission. Those feelings from the other night with Zoro were starting to creep back in.

“Wow, it's like both of you switch hair colors.” Soma comment brought me back quickly to reality.

“Ok, I will go over the plan again. Soma and Alex, you are in charge of our getaway route. Find a big enough abandoned building where a water portal can be casted. While doing so keep an eye out on any suspicious activities and make sure no one is following. 

Zoro and I will go to each bar and find out a way to get into the event that Chima and the others may be held hostage. The last information we got was that this ‘entertainment’ group always changes their location and event. It could be a play, a circus show or who knows what. We will all meet back here in 3 hours with updates. Any questions?”

Everyone nods in agreement. Soma and Alex headed out first.  

“Those swords can’t tag along unfortunately. I don’t want to draw attention.” I pointed at Zoro’s swords. “What if we get attacked?” He responded in a moody tone. Telling a swordsman to leave behind his swords, would spark a fire. “We won’t because we are keeping a low profile. IF we do get in trouble, I’ll cast three water swords for you. Your swords will be safe here. I promise.” He stares down on me, while I mirror his stern look. He sighs as he turns around to go into his room and returns without his swords. I thank him as we get off the boat and into this island.

 

Dream Island. It was simply paradise. Palm trees everywhere, people laughing, and lounging all along the beach. This was the place where anyone could come and relax. All sorts of pirates and even some Marines will come to take some days off. It was one of the few islands where it was prohibited for Marines to arrest pirates. The crime was little to nothing, but that didn’t mean that there wasn’t any shady business going on this island. 

 

We both walk into an indoor tiki bar. It was busy, but still manageable to walk through. As I start walking towards the bar, I spot a beautiful young elegant lady chatting away with the bartender almost as if she was flirting with him. Suddenly a man sneaks behind her and grabs on to her purse she had next to her. I quickly grab his wrist, before he can even lift the purse an inch up.

“Hey what’s your deal!?” The guy growled at me. He turned to Zoro who was right behind me, “Get your little girlfriend off me or else.” The lady and the bartender turned their attention to us.     So much for keeping a low profile.

I squeezed his wrist harder making him start to sweat. I look up to him with a smile, “Listen, all you have to do is let go of the purse.” He looks back at Zoro again, but before he can say anything I said, “The guy behind me shouldn’t be the one you should be worried about,” I squeeze even harder to the point he drops to his knees, and finally lets go of the purse. He looks up towards me while I remain giving him my big close-eyed smile.  “You should be worried about me. Now get up and never come around here.” The man gulps in fear, “You..You crazy woman!” He gets up and runs away while holding on to his wrist. 

“Ahh thank you so so so much!” The lady screams in joy and pulls me into a hug. “No worries.” I smile awkwardly as I pat her back. “Mr. Bartender! Two drinks for my heroes! What would you guys like?” She beamed in joy. 

“Oh thank you but we -”

“Sake please” 

I turn towards Zoro, giving him a confused and irritated look. He completely ignored me like I was invisible and accepted the drink.

“How’s your honeymoon going so far?” I snapped my head back to the expensive looking lady. I heard Zoro behind me choking, but I decided to ignore him. 

“I’m sorry?” 

“Your honeymoon! Every couple who comes to this island wearing white is an indication that they’re celebrating their honeymoon.” 

“Me? Marrying this woman?- OUCH!” I took a step back, stomping on Zoro’s foot discreetly with my heel. 

“Yes we are! It’s still shocking for both of us that we’re married!” I hugged Zoro's arm, smiling, and I could feel him go stiff. “He’s just not a big fan of PDA, but hey I can’t help it to sneak in some affection here and there.”  

If it wasn’t his sunglasses and the bar being slightly dimmed, everyone would have been able to see how visibly red Zoro’s face was. 

“Eek! Congratulations to both of you! But, I can’t help noticing. Where’s your ring?””

“Oh! Well you see..we were just so in love in the moment that we instantly just tied the knot! Isn’t that right Mi Amor ?” I look up to him with a big cheesy smile as he growls and looks away. I knew he was dying of embarrassment and it was the best feeling ever because he couldn’t do anything about it. 

“There is this beautiful jewelry store two buildings down! Once they greet you, tell them you are looking for butterflies. You can both thank me later tonight!” 

We both look at the lady confused. 

 

Who is she? 

 

Suddenly a big man comes from the shadows behind her. With a very fancy expensive suit. He has a familiar aura that I can’t put your finger on. Almost as if I was around him, but where?

 

“Oh sweetie! These are my new friends. Someone tried to steal from me and she stepped in and rescued the day!” She says all giggly. The man is very stiff with no ounce of emotion showing, just staring down on me. 

 

I guess opposites attract? 

 

“Thank you very much for the drinks. Unfortunately we must go.”  I smiled as I pulled on to Zoro’s arms, making him walk with me out of the bar.

 

“Wait!” The lady shouts as she pulls out a pen and paper out of her purse.

“We are throwing an exclusive party tonight and I would love for the both of you to join us! What are your names? So I can put you on the list!” 

“Oh! Yes, well my name is Cleo and this is-”

“Ryuma” Zoro says, cutting you off. 

“Nice to meet you both! This is Lee, my husband and I’m Lil. Here’s the address. Black tie attire. Don’t be late!” Lil waves bye as she is escorted by her husband out of the bar. Once they step away I feel like a big weight just got removed and I slump on the bar stool next to Zoro. 

 

“Cleo?” 

“I don’t think you should be judging me Ryuma. Anyways, I think we got our golden ticket. All we need to do now is go shopping.”

 

Zoro and I head out of the bar and I spot the jewelry store that Lil suggested we go to. Something about having a code word made me very curious. It won’t hurt, right?

We both walked into the store, and it had a few people in it. Everything looked normal, but what made it so different? An older man walks up to the both of us, “Welcome in! Is there anything I can assist you with today?” 

“Yes, I’m here looking for butterflies. Can you help us with that?” The old man bows as he signals us to follow him. 

“Wait, you really want me to buy a silly ring?!” Zoro whispers annoyingly into my ear. I bite my lip trying to hold back all the insults and roll your eyes at him. “No you idiot. I want to see what happens with this code we got.” 

We follow the man down to the basement and he does a secret knock. The door swings open and we walk into the most elegant boutique I have ever seen. Gorgeous dresses, rings, watches, everything. It suddenly hits me. I don’t think I can afford anything here. I might be the queen, but I’m not drowning in billions of berries. 

“All of this is beautiful, but unfortunately we won’t be able to do any purchases today.” I smile at the old man, hoping he wouldn’t get mad. 

“Oh no no no you must be confused! Did Miss Lil not explain? Whoever comes in, this is free of charge for them. No strings attached!” I give the man a skeptical look. 

“Miss Lil just gives out free expensive stuff?” I arched my eyebrow. 

“Well not all the time, but when she makes a friend she loves to spoil them! You can examine all the items before leaving.” 

We do need to fit in for tonight. I turn back and I see Zoro already getting measurements for his suit. A small smile grew on my face. I looked back at the old man, “Sounds good. Can you please show me the dresses that are available? Preferably black.” 

Notes:

I hope you all stay safe and healthy and drink lots and lots of water in this heat! <3

Chapter 20: Dancing with the devil

I was getting ready for the party back at the boat. Soma and Alex were stationed outside the party location, making sure that everything would run smoothly for the escape and assist in helping our men escape.

I had just finished putting my hair in an updo. I had on a floor length black dress with a split on the side, that was hugging all my curves so perfectly even my cleavage was looking pretty good. I had pearl earrings on and lastly I was putting on long black gloves to cover my tattoos. 

“I’m ready!” I heard the swordsman announce outside my door. I put on a short black fur cloak over my shoulders, and headed out. Zoro was staring out to the sunset. The all black suit fit his sculpted body beautifully. The way his hair was slicked back nicely and he even smelled good for once.

I walked towards him as the click of my heels against the wooden floor followed behind. 

 

“You look very nice.” He faced me and started to scan me. I felt my face feeling a bit warm, so I avoided his look by turning my face to the side. 

 

“Ready?” He didn’t even wait for a response, he started to walk towards the exit of the boat. Annoyed wasn’t even the correct word on how I felt. Of course, I wasn’t expecting him to swoop me off my feet with a romantic compliment, but getting nothing made me feel embarrassed. 

 

Breath.

 

“Hold it right there! You can’t bring your swords into the party smartass.” I walked to my room quickly, leaving an irritated Zoro alone. I looked through the chest that Mao packed for us. It was a manifesting chest, we were able to bring anything we wished for, but of course there was a limitation to it. 

“What did you just call me?!” Zoro steps in annoyed into my room.

“Take off your suit jacket and turn around.” I demand as I pull out a back harness that can hold two swords. 

I put it on his toned back and maybe, just maybe my fingers were lingering on him a bit too long? 

 

Get it together! You’re acting like you've never seen a man before! 

 

“This is for your swords. This one is special because once you put in your swords they won’t be visible and only you can bring them out.” I look up to him and pat his chest with a smile. 

“What do you mean?” He arches his eyebrow. 

“It’s a thing called magic.” I moved him in front of the mirror and turned him around by grabbing on to his waist. I put one sword each on each side and they instantly disappeared.  

“Be careful!” He yelled looking over his shoulder to see his reflection. I grabbed his suit jacket and helped him put it on, but I didn’t realize something fell from the jacket. He looked over his reflection again, and everything looked normal.

“How?” he quietly whispered.

“A witch never reveals her secrets.” I gave him a reassuring smile.  “Now let’s go to the party! The third sword will be safe here in my room, don't worry.” I turned on my heels to head out, until I felt that I kicked a small box by accident. I bend over to pick it up and examine it. Zoro quickly snatched it from. 

“Come on, let's go.” He put the box back inside his inner suit jacket pocket, as he walked out. 

“Wait, what was that!?” I try to catch up to him. He spins around making me bump into him. 

“Why do you care so much?”

“Why are you so defensive about it?” I snapped back. Zoro growls looking up to the sky. He reaches for the box inside his jacket and hands it over.

I examine Zoro’s face to figure out the meaning behind the box. Nothing could have prepared me for what was inside. 

It was a beautiful shiny pear cut emerald ring. I was speechless, admiring the beautiful ring that was inside. 

“Don’t..I..I just don’t want Lil to question me about this ring ok.” I looked up to him, but he continued to avoid my eye as he looked up. Even though I wasn’t able to see his face, I was able to see the hint of red on top of ears. It hit me- we did tell her we just got married and she questioned why I didn’t have a ring. 

“Ok ok, calm down.” I slid the ring over my glove. Seeing how gorgeous it sat on my left ring finger, felt so right? “Let’s get going, the party is going to start any minute now.” He walked off the boat and I followed behind. 

Before leaving the shore, I raised my hand up and slowly brought it down, making the water swallow the ship.

“Don’t worry, the ship is going back to the island. We can’t have anyone raid it.” I assured him as he looked stressed about it. 

❂ ❂ ❂ ❂

 

We walked up to a big fancy mansion. It was quiet from the outside, and I couldn’t tell if there were a lot of people inside or not. The only two people outside guarding the door, asked for our names and we gave them the fake names I gave Lil - letting us in with no issue. We walked in and it was busy, but still there was enough to walk around with no issue. People were laughing, drinking, chatting away like there is no tomorrow. 

Suddenly Lil calls out both of our names. We turn around and see her walk towards us in her beautiful red gown, being the only one who is not wearing black. She was visibly tipsy and she smelled like alcohol.

“I am so happy you both can make it! You both look amazing!” She actually sounded more than just tipsy.

“Thank you for having us and you look amazing as well.” I smile at her. 

“Lee! Our new friends are here!” she yells at her husband who was talking to other men. He says his goodbyes and heads straight to us. Lee was wearing an all black out suit matching the dress code. He slightly bows at both of us but kept his glare at me. 

Where have I seen this man before? I want to ask him, but I know it will blow our cover.

“Oh! There is a theater play about to start! Cleo we should go watch it and let the men have some drinks! 

I snapped my head towards Zoro. I suddenly started to have a bad feeling and the anxiety was creeping in. Splitting up did not sound like a good plan. Even though Zoro was an adult and capable of fighting, I still felt responsible. Not only was Mihawk training him, but he was my brother’s right hand. 

Zoro gave me a ghost smile and nodded his head agreeing. I turn back to Lil and smile at her agreeing to go to the play. She grabs my hand and starts leading me away from the men. I looked back once more towards him, and our eyes locked. He gives me half a smile. 

We got this. 

A wave of confidence hits me and I smile back at him. 

 

We pass by some big doors and we get sat down in front of the stage by an usher. “Is that the ring Ryuma picked?! It’s beautiful!” Lil joyfully screams  as she exams the ring. 

 

Why am I feeling so flustered? Is not even for real.

 

“Yes it is. Thank you again for your help. Your boutique was a good spot to find a ring.”

The lights start to flicker. Indicating the show is about to start soon.

“Oh.” her face drops suddenly.

“Oh I’m sorry! Was this not up for grabs? I am so so sorry!” I reach over the ring ready to start to take it off, but she puts her hand over mine. 

“No no no! That’s not it. The reason for my reaction is that I had never carried a ring like that. Especially an emerald color.”

“Wait, what? This wasn’t from your boutique?” I knotted my eyebrows together. 

 

If Zoro didn’t get it from her then it means-

 

The lights turn off and the light on stage turns on with a big bang sound,diverting my attention to it. A lady walks out in a ringleader outfit. 

“Thank you for joining us today! We have an exciting show for you tonight. As a reminder, please keep the talking minimal, and only communicate with your usher to place your payment for the bets.”

Bets? I looked around to examine the area, but I couldn’t see anyone else around, as if it was just the two of us in the room. You look up to our usher standing next to me and suddenly the chills ran down my spine and felt my eyes nearly pop out. The usher had a thick gray collar around his neck. The ones that are used to people who are slaved. It can explode at any second. He was very relaxed for someone to have such a dangerous and deadly object around his neck. 

“Now let’s have a calm, and more safe night. Thank you and please enjoy the show.” 

Everyone claps, and I look towards Lil who is beaming from joy. 

“What does she mean by bets?” 

“Oh don’t worry about it. Just relax and enjoy the show!” 

Suddenly the drapes open and two women enter the stage and start performing a beautiful dance routine. Both of the women are also wearing the same collar around their neck.

“Lil why do they have that on?” I whisper towards her.

Lil is focusing closely on their dance routine and she begins to cry. Completely ignoring my question.

“This dance is so beautifully choreographed, don’t you agree?” 

My eyes divert back to the stage as the music instantly stops. The two women were standing still. They were shaking in fear through their smiles. One of them makes eye contact with me like she is trying to send me a message. Tears start to calm down their faces, but neither of them don’t dare to wipe them off.

“Table 23, you will be able to meet your new dancers after the show!” The ringleader lady announces through the speaker. They walk off the stage as they continue to cry through their smiles. This wasn’t any play, this was an auction of people. 

“Lil” I called her out again wanting my questions to be answered immediately. Anger was starting to build up in me. I was ready to manifest a weapon and shut everything down. I was going through all my scenarios on how I can save everyone and find Chima.

“I’m so sorry.” she grabs my hands and holds them like they are the most gentle item she has ever carried. “Let me explain what is happening. If you like someone for your own personal use let me know. I only display the most beautiful and most talented people, so you don’t need to worry about getting a ugly and untalented person” 

Suddenly the music starts again, but my eyes are still glued to her..

“How?” I growled.

“I don’t blame you for not knowing who I really am. You’re the first person to even let me finish a whole sentence without interrupting. That’s why I consider you my friend.” She gives me one more smile and turns her attention to the performer.

“You should watch her. I saw her practice last night and she is amazing! I think you might like her.” 

I look towards the stage and I see a man standing on a small paddle hovering over a bowl with piranhas jumping up, trying to bite him. “My full name is Lilith, and for some people I am Saint Lilith. The youngest child of Saint Rosward.” My heart dropped. Lilith wasn’t any rich lady, she was a celestial dragon. 

“You might be thinking, where's my helmet? Or, why am I not with my family? Honestly, none of them had a good style and those outfits were disgusting! So I decided to split from them, and create my own world on this island! I believe everyone should have a taste of our freedom, but only if they have style; and you my dear Cleo you have it!” 

 

A woman comes on stage blindfolded with minimal clothing and bruises all over her body. Not only did she have that collar on her neck, but she had the exact same ones around both her ankles and her wrists. My breath starts to pick up and I get up from my seat when the wave of realization hits me of who that woman is. 

 

Chima.

 

“Now, where did you say you were from my beloved Cleo? Or should I go by the other name that people call you? Queen Amaya?” 

 

Notes:

As always I hope y'all staying safe, healthy and hydrated! :) 🤍

Chapter 21: Psycho

Notes:

I'm back! I just finished watching the one piece live action and OMG 10/10!! Everyone nailed their role and now I am simping HARD for everyone!! But of course I am loyal to my stinky moss head.
Please please PLEASE let me know what were your favorite parts of the live action.
I hope you enjoy! See you at the end. I have some updates for this story!

-Amaya (17 years old) Water 7-

 

I was walking downtown, amazed at all the unique shops it had. I couldn’t help it but stopped by each store. After strolling around 2 hours I felt exhausted.  The scarf that was covering my face was now tied on my thigh due to feeling overheated. My plan was to find this mysterious healing lady, but window shopping took more of my time than I expected. 

 

“They are going to be mad at me.” I patted out as I sat down next to a stand. I look over and my eye catches a beautiful blue rhinestone bracelet. I go over to get a closer look. It was the most breathtaking thing I have ever laid eyes on. I start to reach closer to it, but sadly someone slaps my hand away. 

 

“Not yet!” the old lady who swatted my hand said in a big smile. I gave her a confused look as I held the hand she hit close to me. 

“What do you mean? Do you think I was going to steal it?” I arched my eyebrow at her

The old lady kept smiling as I kept examining her. 

 

“Excuse me!” a woman yelled passing behind me. I felt a sudden shift, and quickly turned to the woman. 

Can that be her? 

 

The woman was carrying a bunch of boxes that were covering her vision and shopping bags hanging from the inside of her elbows. The woman ends up bumping into a tall man and all the boxes fall. 

 

“Hey! Watch where you’re going!” The man yelled at her. I quickly ran to her aid and helped her pick up everything she dropped.

 

“I-I-I’m sorry!” the woman on the floor starts forming tears. 

 

“It wasn’t her fault, you jerk.” I snapped at him as I  helped her get up. 

 

“Stop wondering off like that!” A tall slim man with purple hair came running behind. He grabs the woman’s shoulder, turning her towards him.

 

“You need to let me help you.” He said in annoyance as he examined her.

 

“M-m-mr. Iceberg! You know her?” The man starts to shake. I think this man is definitely someone important. 

 

“Yes. Apologies if she caused you any trouble.” Iceberg bowed. 

 

“Actually, this man was yelling at her-” 

 

“Not at all! I-I- need to go! Bye!” The man interrupts me and runs away.

 

“Hey come back here you jerk!” I waved my fist in the air.

 

“Thank you for helping her. Chima here is a stubborn one and never likes being helped out.”  Iceberg smiles at me.

 

“So what.” Chima said as she wiped her tears away and started to pick up the rest of the boxes. 

 

I decided to finish helping her as we both reached for the same box. 

“Let me help you.” I gave her a smile.

 

“No I’m ok thank you.” She said, pulling the box away from me, but I kept my grasp on it. Yup she’s definitely a stubborn one.

 

“I said I will help you.” I growled as I pulled it away from her, but Chima grasped it as well.

 

“No!” The both of us yell as we continue to  growl at each other like if we’re kids.

 

Iceberg laughs in the background, grabbing both of our attention.

 

“Seems like both of you would get along well! Please come join us for dinner Miss. And Chima just let the girl help you.” 

 

Chima pouts as she lets go of the box and starts walking next to Iceberg. I start following behind them with half of her belongings. 

 

She looks a bit older than me, but she seriously acts like a child! Can Chima really be it? She’s definitely from Tozi without a doubt.

 

“So where are you from?” Iceberg asked, interrupting my thought.

 

“I’m from the East Blue.” I responded. Not really a lie, but I wasn't comfortable enough to say where I’m really from. At least not yet.

 

“So that’s where you went after what happened?” Chima whispered, avoiding my look. My whole body went cold. She knows.  

 

“I’m sorry, what do you mean?” I nervously asked. I wanted to ask about Tozi, but not in the open.

“We’re here.” Iceberg states as the three of us pass by some gates, I look up as my jaw drops to the floor realizing where we are.

“Wait! Are we having dinner with the Mayor?!”

“What do you mean? I am the Mayor.” He proudly states.

Out of the people that I was not expecting to not only encounter, but to have dinner with - The Mayor.

 

So much for staying in the shadows. Sorry Mihawk.

 

“Welcome back.” A blonde woman with glasses who seemed like his secretary, greeted us. She makes eye contact with me briefly and starts looking through her notepad. 

 

“Thank you Paulie. Please let the chef know to add another plate on the table for our new friend.” I followed the Mayor and Chima until Paulie stepped in front of Chima and I.

 

“Apologies sir, but we do not have space for another guest.” 

I noticed Chima got stiff under her look. I look back at Paulie examining the both of us carefully.

 

“But-” 

 

“Mr. Iceberg, I forgot to mention, but Chima is being requested again.” Paulie interrupts him. “She will be having dinner later.” she added

 

“Ah excellent! Mwell now, Chima tell me later tonight about how it went.” Iceberg waves goodbye as he walks away. 

 

Something isn’t right here

 

“What are you being requested for?” I whispered to Chima. She grasped tighter to the box she was holding. 

 

“I um-” her lips shook with terror. 

 

“She is a highly well trained doctor and there are some patients who need tending. Now Chima please head to the infirmary.”

Chima, with her cold look, goes the opposite direction from where Iceberg went. I tried following her, but Paulie blocked my path once again. 

 

“I can take that from you. Now leave.” Pauline angrily takes the boxes from my hands.

 

“I can help Chima with her patients, I have knowledge about-”

 

“Miss Amaya, I know exactly who you are.I will only tell you this once.” She pushes her glasses back and lowers herself to level with me. “ Don’t ever come back here.”

 

Paulie kicks me intensely, making you land outside the gate. She closes the gate door right in front of you and walks away disappearing into the building

 

I don’t know what is happening, but no matter what I am leaving with Chima tonight!

 

-Present-

 

A woman comes on stage blindfolded with minimal clothing and bruises all over her body. Not only did she have that collar on her neck, but she had the exact same ones around both her ankles and her wrists. My breath starts to pick up and my hand is ready to manifest a weapon the moment the wave of realization hits me of who that woman is. Chima.

 

“Now, where did you say you were from my beloved Cleo? Or should I go by the other name that people call you? Queen Amaya?” Lilith tries slithering her evil voice to get my attention back to her.

 

I took a closer look at Chima’s bow and arrow that she was using. It was chipped, old wood.

 

Something is not right. 

 

The piranhas start to jump higher, trying to reach the man. Chima aims directly towards his head as his pleads of mercy echo through the theater. 

 

“What are you going to do? Are you really going to let her kill him?” Lilith mocks me with a sinister smile. 

 

Chima shoots the arrow heading directly to the man’s face. The audience gasps in shock, holding on to the edge of their chair. 

A loud explosion goes off and the water in the tank splashes up; unable to see what’s happening. 

The lady in the ringleader outfit jumps next to Lilith. “Master, this isn’t what we rehearsed with the performers last night I swear!” Lilith raises her hand, signaling to stop talking. Both their eyes look back at the stage. 

I was now standing on the seat replacing the man who was just sitting there. In one hand I was holding on to him by the collar of his shirt. The metal collar on his neck was gone, and he had passed out.  My other hand was covered in haki, holding up the arrow that was shot. My arms were now fully exposed, showing off all the spells that were tattooed on me. The wig has come off, as well as my make-up, exposing my scar across my face

I make eye contact with Lilith, as the water clears up the view between us. I snap the arrow into tiny pieces, making them fall into the tank below you. 

 

“She’s-she’s a witch! A sea witch!” a man from the audience yells in fear and everyone else starts to scream and run out. 

 

“Take care of this mess Ruby. NOW!” Lilith demanded the lady next to her. Ruby hisses at me, jumping towards me and taking out a whip mid air. 

 

I quickly moved, dodging her attack and appearing at the other side of the theater, dropping the man slowly on the floor safely. 

Ruby turns towards me furiously. Her eyes had enlarged and turned red. Her tongue was flickering out like a snake almost as if she’s slowly turning into one. She attempted to run towards me, as I raised my hand; manipulating the water out of the tank along with the piranhas. I move them towards the snake lady, trapping her whole body in a water sphere, leaving her head out. The water inside starts turning red due to the piranhas biting her, and she starts screaming in pain for them to stop. She attempts to escape from the water sphere, freeing an arm. I quickly raise the water to trap her arm inside.I seal the sphere again, but this time I seal it with haki, 

 

“Drop her or she’s dead!” Lilith screams at me, bringing my attention to her. She had Chima by her hair. The metal collar was replaced by a knife against her neck. My  eyes widen as I see tears coming down underneath her blindfold. 

 

Nothing..nothing  is making sense

 

-Zoro’s POV right after Amaya left -

 

Lee and I headed out to the bar after Amaya left with Lil to the theater. He was sitting quietly next to me. I didn’t care much for him. Hell I can just sit next to him quietly drinking for the rest of the night, but I know Amaya is counting on me. I knew what I needed to do. I chugged down in one go the sake that I had order to prepare myself for what I hated doing most.

Small talk.

 

“What’s the occasion for the party?” I asked the tall quiet man next to him. Lee shrugged his shoulders as he put his empty glass down.  “Lil loves the party life and I just follow her commands.”, he hesitated. I took a closer look at him with more caution. 

 

“I guess you can say that's the married life, right?”  Lee gives him a force half close smile, as the bartender fills up his cup again with alcohol.

 

“I guess so.” I said as I watched my cup get filled with sake again. 

 

“Tell me, how did you meet her?” I asked him as I drank my sake in one go again. 

 

“I’ll tell you if you tell me first.” 

 

UGH! Worst mission ever

 

The air started to feel stiff. I looked around, and noticed some people in masks, similar to the ones I saw back in Water 7.

Cipher Pol? What are they doing here?

“I um..met Cleo through some common friends we had. We got along and well yea, the rest is history” I spilled it out to him without losing track of where Cipher Pol was headed.

 

“Excuse me, I think I see a friend and I want to catch up to them.” I got up from his seat, but didn’t make it two steps away.

 

“That’s it? You’re not going to tell me in more detail how you and your captain’s so-called sister got together?” A chill went down my spine making me freeze in his tracks. 

 

They knew all along, so did we just walk into their trap?

 

The lights in the building started to flicker and the mansion shook. Glass was shattering left and right, while some people were trying to get up due to the shake that made them fall. I looked back at the bar, but Lee had disappeared from his seat and was nowhere to be found. I turned towards the hall where Amaya had disappeared and a lot of people were running away screaming about a witch.

 

Amaya!

 

I ran towards the doors and I saw her on stage with a fearful look. 

 

“If you don’t do as I say, she’s dead!” Lilith yelled at her, while holding a woman hostage. 

 

That must be Chima!

 

I took off my coat, exposing my harness and my two swords strapped on my back. 

 

“Please..help..me..my queen.”

 

Amaya’s face changed into a dark stern look. The aura in the room turned black that made both Lilith and Chima womble their legs, trying to stay up.
I looked up and noticed Lee was on the 3rd floor ready to attack Amaya with his brass knuckles. I reached for both of my swords, keeping my eye on Lee. 

 

Amaya fisted her hand, making the water sphere shrink quickly, crushing Ruby. Lilith screamed in agony while I stood there shocked by what I had just witnessed her do. 

 

What is Amaya thinking?!

 

Ruby falls unconscious to the floor facing down; blood slowly coming out of her mouth and nose.

 

“Don’t say I didn’t warn you, you fucking witch!” Lilith digs a bit more her knife into Chima’s neck, but still hasn’t cut her. 

Amaya starts walking down the stairs from the stage. 

“I thought you were going to kill her,” Amaya told Lilith in a dark tone. 

I quickly looked up again at Lee and he was on the ledge ready to jump off. I got my swords, ready to block his attack on her.

“Let me help you finish that threat.” 

I looked at Amaya again, shocked by what she had just said.

Water comes out of her hand and manipulates the water to scythe. When she grabs on to it, the water pops and it reveals a real life scythe with a black blade. She swings it back and screams as she swings it in front of her. Everyone in the room is paralyzed including myself of what she had just done. 

Lilith's head was on the floor, right next to Chima’s head. 

 

Notes:

I have been experimenting a lot with my writing and the reason I struggle so much to finish this chapter was because I found out the best way I express my writing is by first pov. So moving forward I will now write in first pov instead of second. I hope is not a deal breaker for some of you but the way this character is set up and the storyline I think it's the best way moving forward. I will write a 3 or 4 more chapters and then I will take a small break so I can edit the previous chapters and switch them to first pov.
I really really appreciate to all of you that have been reading up to this point and your wonderful comments really brighten up my day and motivate me to be better!
Thank you to all of you that have supported me.
I hope you all stay healthy, safe and hydrated.
-Ms. Nanami ♡

Chapter 22: Chima

  ❂ Amaya 17, Water 7 ❂

 

I was just kicked out by the blonde bitch from the Mayor’s mansion. I decided to hide out at the biggest tree, closer to the building. Trying to figure out how to break in and get Chima to safety. Luckily where I was I had a clear view of the hallway she walked down. I bend the water out of the grass below me and make it to a water vine hanging from the branch above me.

 

“I can’t believe playing as cavemen with my brother’s was actually going to be beneficial.” I sigh, grasping on to the water vine and I swung towards the building. 

 

“I’m about to crash!” I picked up too much momentum that when I let go, I flew through a door and crashed into the room.

 

I should have taken our play days a bit more seriously. 

 

“You! What are you doing here?” I look up as I hold on to my head and see Chima terrified looking at me.

 

“Oh! I’m sorry!” I quickly stood up and turned around to look at the mess I’ve made.

 

“I um…can pay later for the door.” 

 

“You need to leave! Now!” I turn my head and my eyes widen. 

 

“Are you..ok?” 

 

Chima was getting blood taken out from her arm and it was getting collected into at least a 2 little container. It was half way full of blood and right next to it, there were different sizes of containers full of blood.

 

“Yes, but you need to leave now!” Chima looks down as she grabs on her skirt, making her knuckles turn white. Trembling from fear.

 

“You don’t understand.” she sniffs. “If-if I don’t do this..then…”

 

“Then what?” I asked as I walked through the room. It was full of all sorts of  medical and other science instruments. Unknown medicine and chemicals. Almost like an operation room out of a scary movie. 

 

“Why do they want your blood? Are there vampires or something?” 

 

“No you idiot! If you really want to know” She exhaled, as she continued to grasp on her skirt 

 

“…I was born into a family of healers. Based on your features, I’m assuming we’re from the same island that got burned down years ago. You might know my family bloodline. It was so powerful, that my dad was the first person to be born with this special blood. Whoever consumes it, their strength and their life expectancy increases. Only if they continue to consume it regularly of course.” Tears were slowly coming down her face.

 

“It’s so scary. I have no clue who’s getting my blood. Are they good people? Bad people? I don’t know how she found out that I have this kind of blood, but now..If I don’t give them my blood, they’ll kill me. Don’t get me wrong, I want to help people, but when I do, I get taken advantage of. It’s like the universe is telling me I’m just here to be still and be a slave. Like if I have no say. I’m nothing but just a stupid tool! I-”

 

“Shut up.”

 

“What?” 

 

“I said shut up!” I yelled at her angrily. 

 

“I don’t want to hear how you were born to be a slave. Everyone has a purpose to live and no one is born with the purpose to be used! You are a talented healer and if you want to continue to help people then do it! If you don’t want to, then don’t! ” 

 

“Why-why do you care about me?! You probably want my blood just like everyone else!” She stands up to face me. She looks angry, sad, and tired at the same time. This will end now.

 

I kicked down the table that was full of glass containers with blood to the ground, causing a loud crashing noise.

Chima is paralyzed by what I just did. 

 

“I don’t want your damn blood. Iceberg is an idiot for not knowing this was happening under his roof.” I calmly said as I took her arm and started removing the needle from her arm gently. 

 

“It’s not his fault! If he knew he would have been dead a long time ago! I was doing this to protect him..I got told if I said anything to him, that his blood would stain my hands.” I watched her closely as she defended. 

“When I arrived, the first people who welcomed me were him and his brother. They brought me in as their sister and..I felt like I had a family again.” My face softened as she spoke those last words. I get it. I would have done the same to protect my own brothers. I thought my life was over when Tozi burned down. I didn’t have hope being all alone, but they made me feel I had another chance in life. I don’t want Chima’s second chance to go to waste. Not now, not never.

 

I start to hear footsteps from downstairs making their way up. 

 

“They-they’re coming. They’re going to kill me!” Chima grabs on to my arms. 

“Please, I need you to tell Iceberg that I’m- Hey!” I throw Chima over my shoulder like a sack of flour. 

 

“You thought I was going to leave you here and die!?” I look around, trying to plan our escape.

 

“I have no other purpose. This is all I have.” Chima said in a low voice. “I have no other place to go.” 

 

“That’s where you have everything wrong.” I start walking towards the end of the room where there is a window. 

 

“Over there! Someone has Ms. Chima!”A guy yells running towards us with an army of other men with weapons.

 

“Chima, do you want to die right now and waste your second chance? Or return back to Tozi and show them what you’re capable of?” 

 

Chima tries to muffle her cries through her hands. I don’t need to see her face to know that a hundred thoughts were going through her mind. Problem the same ones I had too when I decided to leave Luffy behind.

 

“Let’s- Let’s go to Tozi!!” She yells. 

 

I grin at her statement. I threw a gas burner to the floor in front of us, giving us enough time and space to run through the window behind. I land on my feet and start making a run towards the dock. The room that Chima was forced to be in. Giving her blood to unknown strangers, exploded in front of her eyes. 

 

“Iceberg! Cutty Flam! Tom! Kokoro! …Thank you!!” Chima cries out.

 

I continued running away with her on my shoulder until we reached the dock.

 

“Wait! I didn’t catch your name at all!”   She turns to me,

 

“Oh! Hahaha you’re right! My name is Luna Amaya. I’m on a mission to rebuild Tozi and you are 

going to help me! Ahahaha.” I turn back to give her a smile. 

 

“A-A-AMAYA?!? As in… THE Princess Amaya?!” her jaw drops and pushes herself off my shoulder, making herself fall.

 

“What do you say?” I reach out my hand to her.  “Help me lead the new Tozi? Right hand of the future Queen?” I gave her a big closed smile, waiting for her to take my hand.

 

“Just know I will never be calling you Queen or any of that nonsense.” Chima grunts as she takes my hand, agreeing to join me on this journey.

 

❂ Amaya 20,Present ❂

 

Lee screams out as he jumps towards me.. Furious that I had just cut off his beloved wife’s head. Zoro quickly jumps in front of me  blocking Lee’s punch with his swords, pushing him to the floor.  I step on his chest, piercing it with my heel, making him grind his teeth.

 

“Your acting is so bad, a 2 year old can do better than you. You really thought I was going to fall for it?” I looked down at the man. 

 

Zoro looked back and instead of finding two headless bodies, the bodies were slowly drifting like ashes into the air. 

 

“Where is she?!” I push my heel deeper into his chest, making him grunt. 

 

“You will never find her, you witch!” He grabs me by my ankle and throws me across the room. 

 

I felt someone catching me, before my back slammed onto the floor. 

 

“Amaya are you ok?” Zoro asked. I look up to him and I see him scanning me if I was ok. The worry on his face was making me feel calmer. It definitely had an effect on me and I hated it. 

 

“Yea, Thank you.” He helped me stand up and noticed that Lee had already disappeared from his place. 

 

“Where do you think he went?” He asked me.

 

“I have an idea. Follow me.”I grabbed my purse that was left on my table and pulled out a portable transponder snail as Zoro started to follow me walking out the theater. 

 

“Axel, Soma. Are you guys there?” I spoke into it.

 

“Loud and clear my Queen!” 

 

“Have you seen anyone leave the premises?” I scan the empty halls as we continue to walk around.

 

“No, my Queen. No one has left. On the contrary, do you need any backup?” Soma asked.

 

“Why would we need-” Zoro abruptly stopped and I bumped into him making me pay attention to our surroundings.  The whole room was covered with men on the floor badly beaten up. Imake eye contact with the swordsman. 

“It wasn’t me.” 

 

“My Queen! Hello?!” My attention is back at the transporter.

 

“Did you guys see anyone come in? Anyone suspicious?” I asked

 

“Just an army of men that looked ready to cause chaos. Do you need help?”

 

“It seems like it has been taken care of. Let me know if you guys see anything suspicious.” I hung up and threw my transponder snail back into my bag.

 

“I think Cipher Pol is here. I saw a group of people with white attire and masks. It was probably them.” 

 

“No. This doesn’t look like their work. This wouldn’t make sense.” Footsteps were being heard down the hall making the both of our heads snap towards that direction. I start walking towards it, but Zoro grabs my hand.

 

“Not now Amaya.” He starts dragging me the other direction while I keep my eyes locked down the hall. Aching to see them and target them down. 

 

“We need to come up with a plan, we need to regroup. I know you’re worried about Chima, but we can’t just charge towards them.” I sense worry in his tone. I hate to admit it, but he is right.

 

“They want Chima. I know it…Wait hold on!” I look at Zoro still dragging me behind him. “Do you even know where we’re going?” 

 

Zoro growls. “Of course I do!” 

 

“Well where are we going?!” 

 

Before he’s able to speak I see three shadows coming around the corner. The both of us started to walk towards the directions we were coming from but we both stopped in our tracks again seeing two other shadows coming around the corner as well.

 

“Shit we’re trapped.” I whisper.

 

Suddenly there was a blue bubble around us. 

 

Is it..

 

Zoro quickly pulled me into him and the both of us  were transported into an office room. 

 

“What are you two doing here?” I looked over at the tall man standing to my side as Zoro was still holding on to me. 

 

“Law?!” I knitted my eyebrows. Confused that out of all the people I would ever bump into, Law was not on the list.

 

“You know him?” Zoro asked me.

 

“Yea, he’s the one who saved Luffy at Enies Lobby.” Zoro was stumped at the information.Not sure if it’s a good or a bad reaction. 

 

“Are you listening to me or do I need to repeat myself?” Law literally had no patience.

 

“Don’t talk to her like that.” Zoro starts to walk toward him angrily, but I quickly reach out and grab his arm.

 

“I’m here to save Chima and I need your help.”

 

Law’s eyes widened to my response. I carefully examine him waiting for a response.

 

“Why would I help you?” He raised an eyebrow.

 

“Because we’re friends duh!.” I smiled at him. He was just a stranger who offered to help Luffy and did the job. I may not know him a lot, but anyone who helps the people I care, is someone I want to keep around. Law sighs and relaxes leaning on a desk, crossing his arms and legs.

 

“This is the plan.” Law starts explaining and I couldn’t help it but start spacing out. Through the corner of my eye I saw Zoro paying close attention. The way he was so focused on the plan and nodding to whatever was getting told. He was a serious man and it is something I actually admire a lot. My eyes then landed on how his shirt was painted on him, seeing all the curves of his muscles, looking like mountains. The way the sleeves were rolled up to his elbows exposing his veiny forearms. My mouth was starting to feel dry. Zoro looks at me, catching me staring at him. I felt my face starting to burn up and I quickly looked away. 

 

“Amaya-ya are you even listening?!” I jumped at Law’s scream, catching me off guard.

 

“Yes I am!” I yelled at him trying to play it off like I wasn’t embarrassed that not only did I get caught checking the swordsman out but also getting called out.

 

“You and Zoro are going to fight Lee and Lilith while I find Chima. Once I do, we split from there. You can do your thing while Zoro, Chima and myself go our way.” I was confident that’s exactly what he said. It’s the only thing that makes sense. 

 

“AMAYA THAT’S NOT THE PLAN!” Law stressed out.

oops.. . 

“WHERE ARE YOU GOING?!” he yelled out as I opened the door and looked to check if anyone was around.

 

“You heard the Queen.” Zoro sighs as he starts walking towards me.

 

“She’s really just like straw hat.” Law’s eye twitches.

 

“Actually it's more like the other way around. Luffy is like me.” I point at myself as I start walking down the hall with both of them.

Everything is quiet. Just the footsteps echoing from the walls. 

 

“Does Luffy know about this?” Law asked Zoro.

 

“Know about what?” Zoro arches his eyebrow.

 

“You and Amaya. It’s very obvious.”

 

“What is that supposed to mean?!” 

“Also where’s your third sword? I thought you were known for three swords?” Law smirks. Liking the reaction he’s getting for picking on him.

 

I decide to ignore their bickering as I try to figure out where Chima might be. I suddenly hear water bubbles popping, making me stop. I look around but it’s just walls between us. I start to feel a very strong presence as I face the wall next to me, resting my hand on the wall. 

 

“She’s here.” I whisper thinking the men wouldn’t pay attention but they both stopped arguing and drawing their attention to me.

 

“Are you sure? That’s just a wall? There’s no doors leading to a room or anything.”  

 

I closed my eyes and took a deep breath in. I started to go through the wall making myself completely water to help me get to the other side of the wall. 

 

“Wait Amaya!” The men yelled at you, but it was too late I was now inside the secret room. 

 

“No..” What I saw made me sick to my stomach. I knew why they wanted Chima. You knew the value she had. I was expecting to see something similar to what I saw at Water 7, but this was worse. 

Chim was in an incubator connected into other big pillars. The water that she was floating in was red. I couldn’t tell what kind of liquid it was. Chima looked thinner, and her long hair was now short and red. Her warrior uniform that she had on before she left was replaced with just a black tube covering her breast and black shorts covering her bottom. 

I felt the world spinning. I felt angry, ready to kill anyone that dared to stand in my way to return Chima. 

I raised my hand to rest on the incubator glass. 

 

She’s..She’s still alive!

 

The water explodes out along with the pillars that were filled with that liquid too. It made a huge explosion noise to the point the room started to shake. I catch Chima and I try to dry her face with my hand as I examine her. 

The wall that I came from got broken down by the swordsmen. They were standing in shock seeing the whole room covered in red liquid. I looked up to them with a blank stare as one tear came out of my eye. 

 

“I need them dead. All of them.” 

Chapter 23: Hell

Notes:

Hello everyone! Here with another chapter to celebrate that the Live Action got renewed for season 2!
As a reminder starting with this chapter, it will be written in first POV. I hope you all enjoy and see you at the end.

Zoro POV

“Wait Amaya!” I reached out to grab her before she went through the wall, but it was too late. 

“Why are you guys even here?” Law asked me. 

“The Marines informed Amaya that there was a mysterious pirate crew who were starting to kidnap innocent people and sell them. Just like at Sabaody. They wanted the whole pirate crew to be killed. Amaya felt it was a very small pointless mission that they had asked her to do and she was thinking of turning it down. That was until Chima volunteered and wanted to prove to Amaya how strong she had gotten. Amaya refused in the beginning, but through a lot of thinking she let Chima go with a small group of their warriors. I guess turns out, this was a bigger mission than what she thought.”

Law looked stressed more than ever. He was sweating and grinding his teeth together. 

“You idiot!” He yelled at me. 

“These aren’t pirates! This is a celestial dragon we are talking about! Whoever sent Amaya that mission request was a set up! Someone purposely did this to trap them!” My eye widened at the realization. I knew something wasn’t right and I understand how much Chima means to her. Chima wanted to show her that she can trust her. I’m sure Amaya feels guilty that if she never let her go in the first place, we wouldn’t even be here in the first place. 

Suddenly the whole house started to shake. An earthquake? An attack? No. I looked down and I saw red water leaking from the wall where Amaya went through. I yelled out Amaya’s name. Without thinking much, I took out one of my swords and I cut the wall down with one swing. My heart twists at what I see in front of me. Amaya was on the floor holding a thin woman in her arms on the floor. I can’t tell if she’s unconscious or dead, but by the face that Amaya was giving us, I knew this was Chima. 

“I want them dead.” She tells us as a tear rolls down her face with no emotion showing. “All of them.”

 

Amaya POV

Chima starts to slowly wake up from my arms. I felt a huge weight being carried off my chest. I’m not a failure. I’m not going to let anyone near me be hurt again.  “Amaya,” she whispers.

“It’s ok. I’m here. You don’t need to worry.” I brush her hair back. “I’m-I’m..sorry.” Chima’s bottom lip started to quiver and her eyes started to get glassy.

“Don’t be sorry. It’s all my fault. We live and we survive. Don’t blame yourself for any of this. It’s time for us to go home.” I smiled at her as she gave me a weak smile back.

Suddenly I hear multiple footsteps coming towards us.

“I need both of you to help me create a path straight to the mountains.” I said as I stood up with Chima in my arms. “Once Chima has passed through the water portal we will find Lilith and Lee. Anyone that stands in our way gets cut down. ” 

“This is the last time I will help you Amaya.” Law quietly growls at me.

“Oh shut up, you’re just butt hurt because my plan worked out better than yours.” I snapped back. Suddenly we were blocked in by multiple men dressed in black and each one of them had different weapons. Ranging from guns to axes.

“Why do they all look the same?” Zoro questioned as he scanned through them all. It hit me right then and there.

“Someone has cloned them. Which means this can either be caused by a devil fruit power or an experiment. We can figure it out later. We need to go now!” Zoro and Law quickly cut everyone who was in our way and made a run for it out. Some tattoo spells on my arms and hands were glowing indicating that I was helping Chima recover her energy. I didn’t see any visible injuries so just helping her recover her energy was enough for her to stay breathing until we reached Tozi. While doing that I was kicking a few of the men down that were trying to sneak behind me. It seems like the men are multiplying even more. What is this? I need to find out where they are coming from, but I can’t risk it right now. I came too far and I was not going to lose Chima.

“Amaya..wait.” Chima coughs out. 

“We’re coming to a dead end!” Zoro screams out.

“Cut it!” 

Zoro slashes the wall down and the outside appears. Without thinking I jump. I thought we were on the second floor, but no. This house was bigger than I thought and I jumped off from the 5th floor?!

“AMAYA YOU IDIOT!” Law scolds me jumping right behind me and Zoro following him. 

I turn around mid drop and see 2 men in black that follow us aiming their gun at Chima and I. I bring up my arm below Chima. The glowing tattoos on my arms changed. I waterbend the water that was still on her into two big spikes and send them towards the men. Piercing them through the chest, making them dead. 

“Shambles!” Law yelled, transporting all four of us in the entrance of the forest with no injuries. 

As I thank him, I hear my name being called out from the inside of the forest.

“Queen Amaya! Are you alright?!” I turn around and see Axel and Soma running towards me. 

They both stopped in shock when they saw I was holding our beloved healer. 

“Axel, Soma. I need both of you to take Ms.Chima to Tozi no matter what. Do you both understand?” 

“Yes my queen!” They said at the same time while putting their palm on top of their left chest. 

“Dammit Amaya wait!” Chima grabs onto my arm as I try to hand her over to Soma.

“I need to go back!” 

“Why in the hell do you want to go back!?” I barked back. “You’re going to tell them that you actually wanted your hair purple? Ouch!” Chima pulled my hair down. Yea she’s definitely almost recovered.

“No you idiot!” she pants out.”There’s a few people that I managed to set free, but two-” 

“Queen get down!” I get pushed down by Axel to the ground and Soma stands behind me blocking all the bullets with his sword. Zoro and Law quickly jumped at it and they cut the two men’s heads that followed us during the fall. 

How did they survive the fall?! 

“My blood.” Chima mumbled as she saw the men’s bodies start to disappear . All eyes were on her now waiting for her explanation. 

“They used my blood to make the clones stronger. To make them harder to kill!” 

“Don’t worry about that right now. Where are the rest of the people that need to be saved?” I asked her as I handed her over to Axel. I needed her away from here already. I needed her somewhere safe.

“In the basement. One of them seems like they might be from Tozi. I told them both that they can live with us.” 

“Got it. We’ll be back with them before you know it.” I pat her head and nod to Axel and Soma to start running to the water portal. They start making their way up and I see Chima looking back at us. I give her a small wave with a smile. 

“Make sure Chima gets fully checked both externally and internally.” Law tells my warriors. I noticed Chima’s cheeks turn red and immediately buried her face in Axel's chest. 

That reaction? I have never seen her react like that nor her face turn red unless she’s mad. I look at Law and back at Chima. Back at Law and back at her. 

“Am I missing something here?” I raised my eyebrows as I crossed my arms in front of my chest. I know they spent a lot of time together when he came over, but them too?? They’re the exact opposite. He’s too gloomy for her and she’s too good for his depressed ass. Law grinds his teeth together and turns around walking back to the mansion. “I’m done here anyways!” he started walking away and I looked over at Zoro and surprisingly he didn’t wander off. I nod at him to follow Law as I do too. 

“So step one is complete.” I said, trying to catch up to him. “Zoro and I are going to go find the people we need to rescue. Law you’ll lure Lilith and Lee to the first floor and that’s when all three of us can finally kill them and you get your little silly heart for your weird heart collection. From there we can finally split.” 

“Wait, you actually heard my plan?” Law raises his eyebrow at me giving me almost a shocked face. 

“Yes I did. It just didn’t align on what needed to be done first, but now I think we have a clear path. Seems like you’re used to people ignoring your plans by your reaction.” 

“Tsk. Anyways, I don’t think I can lure both of them by myself, I need Zoro.”

“Absolutely not. He needs to stay with me.” I interrupted.

“I don’t know much about Lilith, but what I witnessed with Lee he seems like a handful. I will bet-”

“I said no.” Is not that I don’t want to share him or not, but I have a responsibility to take care of him. He needs to be back alive with Mihawk and continue his training. Luffy needs him alive, Mihawk needs him alive and I would like him alive too. 

“Amaya.” Zoro grabs my hand and turns me to face him. Our faces are a few inches away and I can feel his warmth on me. 

“I’m not asking for permission, I’m letting you know that I will be going with Law. It’s better that I stick with him. We will all meet on the main floor.” 

Something about his serious tone and looking down at me made something inside of me boil. I yanked my hand away from him. 

“If he’s dead, you’re next Law.” I said as I walked inside the mansion and left the men standing behind me. The bodies that were on the floor were still there and I started to kick a few of the bodies out of the way to relieve some anger I had in me. I continued to do so as I walked down the stairs towards the basement.

“Stupid mosshead, I swear the minute we’re done here I’m sending his ass to Mihawk and never seeing his dumbass again.” I said to myself walking down the hall. 

“Shh, someone's here. Hide.” I hear a faint voice coming from the door next to me. I raised my eyebrow and I heard some delicate steps inside. 

“Hello?” I asked as I reached for the doorknob and turned it to find out it was unlocked.

  Either the security here sucks or they just want to lose. 

I open the door and take a step inside the freezing dark cooler. The only light that was coming in was from the hallway. 

“Hello? My friend told me-”

“Stop it right there!” A boy no older than 8 years old was threatening me with an ice spike. The boy was visibly shaking due to the cold temperature. He had a few purple bruises on his arms and legs, and dry blood on his face. Short black hair resting above his eyes, piercing me with his blue eyes. 

They had kids locked up here?!

 “Don’t get near us or I will kill you!” I peeked behind him and I saw a blonde girl around his age cruddle up and crying. 

I raised my hands up to show them I am no threat to them. “I’m not sure if Chima told you guys about me, but I’m her friend Amaya. I came here to rescue you and bring you guys back with us.”

The girl popped her head up to look at me while the boy was still mad and ready to attack. 

“Kei, I think she’s telling the truth.” she said in her delicate weak voice.

“Get away!” He yelled.

I swirled my hand and the ice spike that the boy had melted. He stood there shocked, but still mad ready to attack as he had his fist to his face. Reminds me of someone from my childhood who was always ready to defend and attack.

I lowered myself and pulled out a long warm cloth from my purse and threw it to his feet. 

“I won’t do any harm to any of you. I’m here to help you.” 

“Kei please” The girl pleaded as she tugged on his worn out medical gown. 

“I’m only trusting you because my friend needs immediate help.” He says as he takes the cloth that I gave him and wrapped it around the girl. 

Suddenly there was a huge instant shake coming from the main floor. I’m taking it as a sign that Zoro and Law got the two other people we were looking for. I turn back to Kei and I see him putting the girl on his back to carry her. His legs are shaking, but is trying to stay still and strong for her. I have no clue what they’ve been through here, but seeing him protecting her at all cost warms my heart. They need to get to Tozi safely. 

“I can help carry her if you would like.” I offered as I stood up. “We can escape faster like that.” 

Kei looked over his shoulder to see the girl nodding her head in agreement. 

“Ok fine, but I don’t want any tricks or I’m killing you!” 

“Of course I promise.” I smiled at him as I took the delicate girl from him and carried her with one arm. “Come on, let's go.” I said as we both runned out of the freezer and ran upstairs. 

I was right. The minute we arrived at the main floor Law and Zoro were fighting with Lee. This is my chance. If we just run through that door and hand the kids to Soma and Axel, they will be safe. Suddenly Lilith appeared at our exit. Too good to be true to escape so easily. “You dare to take MY kids away from me!” She yelled sinisterly. She slowly started to walk towards me. “Kei stay behind me.” I say as I put my arm in front of him moving him behind me. 

 “Amaya. I trusted you. Even though you lied to me in the beginning, I still trusted you. You saved me from that creep at the bar. I invited you to my party. Ha! I got told to lure you in and kill you. .  I was even thinking of not killing you, but no. You can take your so-called right hand back, we don’t need her anymore. God, not only did you RUIN this party, but now you want to take MY kids away! .” 

“You’re not our mother you crazy bitch!” Kei yelled at her. “HOW DARE YOU SPEAK TO THE WOMAN WHO PUT A ROOF OVER YOUR HEAD!” Lilith’s eyes looked like it was ready to pop out. “Kakeru.” Lilith raised her hand up and suddenly the same men in black that chased us earlier raised from the floor. So it is a devil fruit power! “I’ll give you one more chance. Give me the kids, and you and your friends get to live. If not, then you all die here.” Law and Zoro are busy with Lee. If I fight I put the kids in danger and I can’t just tell them to wait for me on the side. These kids need protection. Axel and Soma probably haven’t come back from Tozi yet. Why can’t I figure anything out? Shit, are we stuck?! 

Notes:

Next chapter will be the last chapter of this arc. I'm so so happy with everyone's support and I can't believe it has surpassed 2,000 hits! Thank you so much to everyone! I'm obsess with dual POV so I will be doing a lot more in the near future.
I hope you all stay safe, healthy and hydrated!

Chapter 24: and scene

Notes:

Surprise shawty I am back! I was going to wait to upload until tomorrow, but I knew if I did the chapter wouldn't be uploaded until next week. 🥰 We are now coming to an end of this arc. Hopefully the action doesn't seemed too rush for any of y'all. The action here is a bit dark so just a heads up lol. See you all at the end!

The kids and I are surrounded by multiple men in black as Lilith is staring right at me. The little girl on my arms feels so fragile that if I do anything reckless she might get seriously injured. The boy Kei behind me who even though he’s shaking from fear, keeps staring back at the celestial dragon with anger. Zoro and Law were busy with Lee, hoping they’re doing alright. “Time.is.up.” Right when Lilith announced it, half of the men in black on my right collapsed to the ground with arrows that got shot through their chest. Purple smoke was coming out from the arrows. The exact same thing happened right after the other side and they were all starting to disappear. My eyes widened as I recognized those arrows anywhere. 

“Ah so glad you came back to join us!” Lilith turned her attention to Chima who was behind her aiming her bow and arrow at her. “Sorry to disappoint you, but I have no need for you any more. Kakeru!” More clones appeared and started to march towards Chima. Suddenly Axel and Soma charged through the entrance and sliced their heads off. I quickly covered Kei’s eyes. I’m sure he has seen horrible stuff, but I do not want him nor the little girl to witness anymore violence. 

“You think we don’t know how my blood works? The only way someone who has consumed it can be killed by getting either beheaded or burned alive.” The arrow caught on fire and it immediately got shot towards Lilith, hitting her on the chest. The fire immediately spreads around her body and starts screams in pain. Lee screams for her and is trying to get rid of Law and Zoro to get to her. This was my chance. I pulled Kei up and ran towards Chima as she was leaning towards the entrance panting. “Kei! Suki!” Chima sees the kids and stands up again taking both of them and embracing them. “I’m so glad you both are ok.” she tells them. “Axel, Soma! I need you both to take the three of them back. Chima, thank you for helping us, but this time get home!” Chima nodded and started to run back with the two warriors right behind her. 

I turned back and noticed Lee running towards Lilith who was still screaming. Law and Zoro were on the floor injured. I quickly manifested my double ended sword and ran towards the man. I jumped between him and his soon to be deadbeat wife and pierced his chest with my sword and the other end of my sword stabbing Lilith in the stomach. “You, you bitch!” He yells at me landing a punch in my stomach and on my face making me fall to the ground and dropping my weapon. He grabs my hair and throws me to the other side of the room. My back hit the wall so hard that the wall cracked. I spit out blood as I fall to my knees. I looked to my sides and I was between Law who was struggling to get up on my left and on my right was Zoro who was knocked out. My heart dropped, not seeing his chest rising and there was no movement from him. He was covered in blood and all scratched up. As I was reaching to check a pulse, Law shouted for me, making me look up and see Lee was about to throw a punch at me again with brass knuckles. This time, it was covered in haki. I reacted quickly by covering my whole arm in haki and blocking his punch. The force was so strong that when we collided a burst of wind was created. 

“You were never supposed to be alive Amaya!” Lee shouted. “You are a danger to this world.You were simply just created to be a weapon and nothing more. Don’t dare to look for any meaning in your life. Take a real close look at it. Everyone who crosses your path dies. Look at what happened to your dear brother! Your other brother was supposed to be next, but now he is.” His eyes diverted to Zoro next to him. I can feel my blood boil and it felt like someone else took over my body the minute he looked over at the swordsman. 

My eyes started to turn black, but suddenly turned back to normal the minute I saw Lee’s jaw drop and his whole body followed that movement as well. Law appeared in my vision holding Lee’s heart. “Thank you.” I said as I diverted my attention back to the swordsman who sat up and started to choke out some blood. “Jesus christ you idiot you scared me!” I wrapped my arms around his neck and closed the distance between us. Feeling his warmth brought some calmness in me and his arm around my waist. I felt so relieved knowing he was alive and honestly I wouldn’t know who I would have become if he died. This was the exact moment I came to a realization about my feelings towards him. 

“Your love reunion can wait! We still have that to deal with!” Law scolded us like if we were teenagers. We turned to where he pointed and to my surprise Lilith who was surprisingly still alive and burning was crawling to Lee who was laid on the flood with a hole on his chest. I quickly threw Zoro’s arm over my shoulder and helped him get up so we could leave the house that was starting to catch on fire. Lilith was wailing as she laid on his body and started to catch on fire. “***** D. AMAYA YOU WILL PAY!” The three of us stiffed up as she said my full name. She used my father’s last name. The man who I have been working for years to prove I am not a replica of him. “You have the blood of a sea witch and of that devil! You are the monster and the world will only finally be balanced if you-” Her head falls off without finishing that sentence. I beheaded her with my scythe. I should have finished her earlier and I shouldn’t have been naive that the fire was going to take her down so easily. Her head felt right next to Lee seeing each other. I was panting and sweating from the heat of the fire, but also from her revealing so much about myself. It’s almost like when someone calls me by my last name it’s like an automatic switch. I will not let my father define who I am as a person. “Amaya let’s go!” Law was already outside carrying Zoro. I take one look back at the couple burning in front of me. They were horrible people doing horrible things, but there was no denying that they loved each other. 

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“Amaya!” I looked up and saw the group who was supposed to go through the water portable waiting for us right in front of it. “What are you guys still doing here?” I asked. “This time it was Suki and Kei who wanted to wait and see all of you making it back. I will admit I wouldn’t be at ease if I crossed that water portal not knowing any of you were still alive. Also we knew you guys were going to wrap up quickly.” Chima smiled at me and then turned to Law. “Law are you ok!?” She quickly stood up and grabbed Law by the chin moving his head side to side and started to pat him down. “I’m ok Chima, thank you.” He grabbed her wrist and gave her a smile. “No yea, we’re ok too Chima. No need to worry!” I said sarcastically as I rolled my eyes at her. Chima pouted and I swear I saw her face and ears get tinted red. No matter what situation we’re in, we will always find a way to poke at each other. “Come on, let’s go home everyone.” Axel and Soma passed through it first, then it was Chima carrying Suki, holding Kei’s hand and Law by her side. “Hey, I wanted to let you know you were amazing.” I looked up at him and gave him a smile “Of course I am. I pretty much carried your ass from down the mountain to up here.” He gave me a smile back and with that we passed through the water portal and we are back in Tozi. The water portal closed right behind us. It seemed like the whole village was waiting for us. I saw Chima directing some of the healers about seeing the kids and Law first before her. The soldiers were running around calling off the tight security they had while we were gone.  “Queen Amaya has returned!” Suddenly all the warriors that were running got down on one knee at the same time and chanted welcome back. I thanked them as I walked towards Chima, pushing Law to get seen by one of the healers. “Hey Chima! I need someone from your team to start treatment on Zoro.” “Right! Miguel, I need you to come here and take this man and this stubborn child to the boiling room Right now!” “The boiling room?!” Law and Zoro looked at her in shock. “Relax, that's just the name of one of the many healing rooms we have. There’s nothing to be worried about.” I assured the two men. “Please follow me so we can start attending to you both.” Miguel showed the path with his arm pointing towards the village. “I’ll look for you once I’m done here ok?” I squeezed his hand that was over my shoulder for comfort and smiled at me. He leaned down to my ear, “You better keep your word or I will be the one looking for you and it won’t go easy on you.” Goosebumps covered my body quickly and electricity ran through my spine as he gave me a small kiss on my temple. “Both of you are gross, let’s go Roronoa.” Law threw Zoro’s other arm around his shoulder and took him with him to the healing room. 

“I see you and the swordsman really got close huh?” Chima nods me on my ribcage with her elbow teasing me. “Oh yea? What about you and Law? When did that become a thing huh?” I teased her back. “What do you mean?!” Her face was visibly red. Right when I was going to continue to tease her we heard a familiar voice calling both our names. “Chima, Amaya. You guys made it back.” Mao was standing right in front of us in shock.  We ran to him and he braced us both in a big bear hug. “I’m so relieved that the both of you are here alive.” The three of us are finally back together. It felt like a puzzle finally put together. I wanted to celebrate our reunion, but I couldn’t. In the back of my head I knew there was a traitor here and I needed to get to the bottom of this. Whoever this is will not be forgiven for not only betraying our people in our island, but also for hurting the people that I love and promised to protect. 

Notes:

My babies are finally back home! I really love the sister dynamic that Chima and Amaya have. I believe she misses bickering so much with her brothers that she felt so happy that she found someone else. Next chapter we will finally be having more one on one with our marimo!!
As always stay hydrated, safe, and healthy 💚

Chapter 25: Butterflies

Notes:

Hello! Today I have a short but sweet chapter. I'm about to take a small break on this story, but have no fear I will be back! Hopefully I have time to upload one more chapter in the next few days.
I hope you enjoy and see you at the end! 💚

Chima and I ended up taking care of Kei and Suki. Chima was telling me that Lilith found them abandoned on an island once and promised them both food and shelter. She was just using them as experiments, but mostly on Suki since Lilith thought Suki was descended from Tozi. Turns out Kei was and Suki wasn’t, regardless of how many times they told that awful lady, she didn’t want to believe it. Makes sense why Kei is so protective of her. Seeing the only person who was in your life being treated horrible in front of you and not being able to do anything is a feeling I don’t ever wish upon anyone. I’ll make sure that they will not suffer anymore. They will live a calm life here. No experiments, no loss, no pain. After we healed them and bathed them, we took them to their new room which is inside my house. They’re going to sleep between Mao’s and Chima’s room. They were excited and we left them with Mao so they could eat and get some sleep, while Chima and I went into our healing bath.That’s when Chima was telling me how she got caught and they stole her blood as much as they could. 

“You know, I will appreciate it if you dyed your hair red or any bright color so I don’t stand out too much.” I laugh at her remark, “As much as I love you, I’m going to pass on that. We can get matching shirts but I am not dying my hair.” I waved the water over her body one more time and I bended it out. Seeing that the water came out clear, I knew she was ready to go. “Why not? You already cut your hair, so just do it.” She stands up and signals me to lay down in the water so she can start attending my injuries. “Aww thank you for noticing. I was about to get sad that you were not going to compliment me.” I laughed as I brought myself down. I closed my eyes and I felt the water waving over me. I tried to ignore the pain I was feeling, but Chima was able to read me easily. “What made you cut off your white hair this time?” she softly asked. “Elder Zyanya brought up my mother’s death to Zoro.” I suddenly felt the water waves stopped. I peeked through one eye and I saw the healer visibly shocked with her eyes widened. “Why on earth would that crazy old woman bring that up?!” I massage my temples with my hand over my face. “I really don’t know, but nothing else happened. It just brought up some old memories which caused me to get a bit emotional and that’s how I ended up cutting my hair.” I exhaled a big breath trying to prevent those emotions from coming out. Luckily she got the cue that I did not want to talk about that. “Speaking of that, how are you and Zoro? You both seemed oddly close there when he left to go get healed.” I was trying to figure out what to tell her to avoid the tease, but I knew no matter what I would say she would turn it around on me. “Nothing is going between us. I was just in the process of treating his wounds when I got the call you were missing. He was alone so I just decided to bring him along to help.” I hear her laugh and I furrow my eyebrows. “I wanted to know how your relationship is with him, not how he got here! It seems from your facial expression there was something heating up when you were healing him.” I growled as I stood up. “I feel much better now. I’ll head home.” I pulled myself up from the water, bending all the water off of me, leaving myself dry. “Also, the water is too warm.” I said as I threw over my gown robe leaving it untie in the front. I had on black spandex shorts and a black tube top. “Yes, let's blame the water temperature for your red cheeks,” She teases as I walk out of the room and I start walking to my house. I decided to walk along the beach to my house.

The sun started to set on the horizon and the moon was already out. A full moon tonight. The waves of the ocean kept flowing up and down touching my bare feet. The water looked so relaxing that I decided to take off my gown and start walking into the ocean for a quick dip. There was so much in my mind, I wanted to take a small break before going on to the next thing. Before I dived in, I felt someone’s eyes on me. I turn my head and lock eyes with the person who was staring at me.  “Want to join me?” I smiled at Zoro who was staring right at me. He looked more relaxed. His hair was back to green, he had on black shorts and a dark blue button up shirt that only the button three buttons were button up. Zoro smiled back and dropped his two swords next to my gown on the sand. 

“I thought you were going to come visit me after you were done settling down.” “I was, but I assumed you were in a deep sleep. Usually people get very tired and pass out for a day or two.” The water was a bit above my knees while the water was right below his. I examined his face, and it was less tense and more soft. No scratches, no bruises, like if he didn’t just get in a fight. His jaw was as sharp as ever and I can tell just by the sun he has gotten, his skin color was starting to be more golden. 

“Amaya.” My eyes darted back to his face, embarrassed that he saw me eyeing him up and down. “I came over because I needed to ask you a question.” Shit, is this it? Are we going to talk about everything that has happened between us? The flirting, the kiss, Sielos Draugas. I bit my lip waiting for him to continue. This is it. “Where’s my other sword?” oh. “Is everything ok?” He noticed how my facial expression completely changed. “If you lost it, it’s fine I-” “No, no, no. I have it actually! Sorry I wasn’t expecting something else.” This is now the most embarrassing thing that has ever happened to me. Can I just hide forever now? 

Zoro holds my wrist, stopping me from walking away from him. “Thank you for everything.” God, that smile he gave me everytime made me so damn weak. He can ask me anything with that smile and I would say yes without a second thought. “Thank you for helping me and bringing Chima back.” He cupped my face with his hand and his thumb was brushing my cheek softly. I put my hand over his.  His hands were rough but soft at the same time. If it wasn’t for the waves crashing with each other, you would be able to hear my heart beating loud. The sky was completely in a soft tint of pink and more stars started to be more visible. “Amaya, I like you.” There it was. I never thought he would be the one to confess first. “I like you Zoro.” Our lips met and it first started first as a kiss full of passion. I felt like I was on top of the world with this feeling I was having. I felt a small bite on my bottom lip making me gasp and his tongue clashed with mine. I brushed the back of his hair and tugged it a bit, getting him to react with a small groan. I smiled, feeling proud of myself. He started to kiss me along my jaw and down my neck and up again, earning him a soft moan that escaped my lips. “Where’s my sword exactly?” his hot breath tickles my ear, making me get goosebumps down my back. “My room.” I whisper back. He pulled me up from my thighs, wrapping my legs over his hip. “Let’s get going then.”

Notes:

I wonder what's going to happen in amaya's room 🫣
Stay safe, healthy and HYDRATED my loves. I got something cooking up.
See you all soon! 🥰 💚

Chapter 26: Under the mooonlight

Summary:

Spicy chapter! If you're uncomfortable or a minor, please skip this chapter. Nothing important will happen.

Notes:

HELLO MY BEAUTIFUL ZORO SIMPERS!! I have missed you all so much and I'm so sorry I been gone for so long! 😭
Happy kinktober! 🧡💚

We made it to my room without any issue. Honestly it was too good to be true, but we made it. I led Zoro into my room as I closed the door behind us. 

The full moon light was coming through my window. It was so bright that I didn’t need to turn on any lights. “Um, let me go grab what you need.” I walked towards my nightstand where I had made his katana teleport to when he gave it to me before I sank the ship. “Here you go.” I say as I hand it over to him. His rough hand landed on top of mine, making my heart skip a beat. I looked up at him and the moonlight lit him up so beautifully that I couldn’t think. I have never felt so..speechless? Every time I’m with him I always struggle to find the correct words to form a complete sentence. The way he looks at me like I’m the only person in the room full of people. The way he makes me feel so warm inside that I can feel my face turning red. My heart always skips a beat when I even think about him. No matter if we are bittering, laughing, or just in silence, I want to be next to him. Why is he the only person in this universe that makes me feel this way? Finally finding the right words to say I spill it out. “Thank you. Thank you, for everything. I’m forever in your debt. If it wasn’t for you, I wouldn’t have the most important people in my life alive.” 

“I want you to remember that I would do anything for you.” He brings his hand to caress the side of my face, making my stomach feel a thousand butterflies. I want to savor this moment as much as I can, because I have no idea if this will ever happen again. 

 

-Warning: This is when things get 👀 - 

 

I lean in and our lips meet like if they never left each other in the first place. I bring my hands up to his hair and he slithers his hand under my robe to grab on to my exposed hip. Suddenly our kiss becomes a hungry one. His tongue enters my mouth as it starts fighting my own tongue. Zoro lifts me up and I wrap my legs around him once again. A small moan escapes my mouth, and he starts kissing me down my jaw and neck. With his free hand he pushes down my robe exposing my naked shoulders kissing them until the robe meets the floor. 

I pull his face back to mine, missing his taste so quickly. I bite his lip, making him groan. 

Zoro starts to walk towards my bed, laying me down gently in the middle of it. 

“You have no idea what you do to me, woman.” He growled as he started his trail of kisses down my collarbone and kissed my covered breast making me whimper under him. He looks up at me, and our eyes meet. He looked full of lust and hunger. I can tell he wants to continue just like me. “Please Zoro.” I whisper out. I had no clue what I was begging for, but I wanted more. He breathed out as if he was trying to control himself as he removed my top. 

A second barely passed as his lips wrapped around my sensitive nipple making me bite my lip and compress a moan. His other hand is kneading my other breast giving them both attention. I can feel a bubble starting to form inside my stomach and I start rubbing my thighs together. 

Once he has given attention to both of my breasts he starts licking me down and leaving his marks down my stomach. Zoro starts playing with the top of my shorts and the loss of words is not helping me at all. I put my hands over his and helped him slide them off, leaving the most intimate part being covered by some black panties. 

I’m too shy to even look at his reaction. I’m pretty much fully naked under him and I can’t bear it. My heart is pounding against my ribcage. I feel like it would jump out at any second. Next thing I know I let out a moan a bit too loud than I attended to. Zoro kissed my clothed sex that made me arch my back. 

“You smell so good Amaya. You’re driving me so insane right now just by your moans and scent.” He slips a finger between my folds making me shiver under his touch. His thick finger slides inside of me making that bubble that was forming continue to grow. With his other hand he moves the cloth aside to see the rest of me and the minute I feel his breath in between my legs, my hands go to grab on his soft hair. I bit my lip, attempting to not be loud at all but feeling his tongue going up and down on me was driving me inside. “Zoro, please. I want more.” I moaned out. He picked up his pace and inserted a second finger, continuing to pump into me. Next thing I know the bubble in me burst and I moaned out his name as I came undone on his fingers and mouth. 

I look down and I see Zoro wiping me off from his face and licking his fingers clean. I have no clue where I like him better. On top of me or in between my legs covered in my juices. He leans on to my face and gives me a deep kiss on my lips. 

Before I let him do anything else, I hook my leg over his thigh and flip him on the bed, making me on top now. I start kissing down his jaw and biting down his neck. His fingers are digging into my hip and it’s turning me on even more. I kiss down his scar on his chest while unbuttoning his shirt. Once I get down to his stomach I see the dent on his shorts. I look up to him and I see him patting looking up to the ceiling. 

I move up to his face giving him a kiss as I start stroking it.
Zoro immediately jerks up and grabs my wrist. “I’m so-” “No, don’t be.” he huffs back. He’s breathing quickly and he finally looks at me. “It’s just that, I actually never-I’ve ,” I immediately felt my face burn. I know where this is going and him being honest with me is making my feelings for Zoro even stronger. I lean into him and give him a kiss. “It’s my first time Zoro. I’ve never done anything like this before. You’re my first.” I said against his lips. He looks down on me with a half a smile and brushes my hair behind my ear. “And you’re my first as well Amaya.” He kisses me back and suddenly my back is on the bed again. 

Zoro strips out of his shirt and his shorts along with his briefs, dropping them on the floor accompanying my clothes. I knew he was big, but seeing his erection free made me whimper. He gives me a long kiss and I can feel his erection lining up with my entrance. I gasped against his lips feeling the tip of the head between my legs. I whisper his name, making him look at me. “I’m ready.” I felt him slowly entering me as I tilt my head back, moaning, and my nails engraving into his shoulders. “Fuck Amaya.” He growled out. I feel so full. So full of him and honestly I want more. “Zoro,” I hissed out “You’re so deep in me.”  

“I’m not even all the way in yet.” Huh? There’s more? Before I can say anything else, I feel him completely entering me, screaming his name. “I swear you’re in my stomach Zoro.” I see a smirk appear on his face looking down on me and down to where we’re connected. 

“Zoro.” His lustful face snapped back at me. This was it. This was the moment. “Please move.” He towered over me putting his hands on each side of my head and slowly started to move his hips. The bubble that burst a while is now forming again as he slides in and out of me. “You feel so good.” Before I know it, one of my legs is leaning against his chest. I didn’t think it was possible but he feels deeper inside of me. I bit my lip as I covered my eyes with my forearm. I can feel the sweat trickling down my neck. “Amaya, look at me.” He says as he removes my arm from my face. Leaving me with no choice then to look at the hungry man that was filling me with his huge dick. I moaned out his name again as I grasped onto the bedsheet. “Fuck, Amaya. The way you’re taking me is so good.” I wasn’t sure if it was the praise or the way he picked up the pace that made my eyes roll back and arch my back even more. The only noise echoing in my room was the way our skin was clashing with each other that was making the bubble bigger in me. I grasped his hair and crashed our lips together for a messy, wet make out. 

“Amaya- I’m- fuck.” I knew he was getting close. We were getting close. 

“I’m yours.” That was the last thing that I said that made him go over the edge and slammed into me. He filled me up as I came. We both hit euphoria at the same thing and it was the best feeling I have ever felt in my life. His body fell next to mine as we both tried to recover our breaths. I look over and I see his perfectly body covered in sweat. He looked at me and caressed the side of my face. “You’re mine.” he said in a husky voice. “Until the very end.”

Notes:

I was breaking my head for so long over this chapter. Going back and forward what was realistic for Zoro and Amaya.Don't worry they will be a smuttier chapter for my y'all crazy zoro simpers. My last chapter will be the last one for about a month until I re-write this story again. Since I will be re-writing this, I'm curious if anyone will be interest in being my beta reader. If you are, feel free to private message me through here or through my twitter account!
I will have more information on how I will move forward with this story, especially since Oda sensei is C.O.O.K.I.N.G.
I hope you all enjoyed this chapter and see you all soon! 💚

Chapter 27: I'm Amaya

Notes:

Hi! I'm back! This month is Zoro's month 🥰💚
I hoe you enjoy this chapter and see you at the end!

For the first time in over a year I was finally able to sleep through the night. No nightmares, no crying in my sleep, and no more sleepless nights.I wake up to the light of the morning sun shining into my room. The first thing I see is mountains of muscles. A bare chest with a scar across it. Wait. My eyes slowly moved up confirming who the man sleeping next to me was. Zoro was still asleep. We must have fallen asleep while holding each other because his arm was over my hip and mine was on his chest. He looked so calm and handsome. I caress his left cheek and brush my thumb over the bottom of the eye scar.

“Take a photo, it'll last longer.” He chuckled, opening his eye. “How long have you been awake for?” Without answering my question he moved me to lay on top of him. My low giggles were slowly turning into low moans as his kisses that were being planted down my neck were turning into love bites. “Zoro” I moaned out, starting to feel excited all over again despite being so sore. I was willing to go again until a knock on my door froze us in our spot.

“Amaya! Are you ok?” Chima was on the other side of the door wobbling the locked door knob. “Shit” I whispered as I got off from his warm body, trying to find my clothes. “Yes! Just give me a second!” I quickly put on my top and saw my panties right under the rest of the clothes. At least that’s what I thought until I pulled them up. “Why did you rip them?!” I questioned Zoro who’s just calmly watching me from the comfort of MY bed. “They were in the way.” He shrugged as if it was no big deal. There was another knock reminding me of a bigger issue I had to deal with. “I’ll deal with you later.” I told the swordsman as I put on my shorts and threw a pillow at him. “Can’t wait.” He chuckled at me while eyeing me down. I put on my robe and cover my body as much as I can with it. I open the door slightly and I see Chima about to knock on my door again.

“Are you ok?” She asked, trying to peek inside. “Yea, why wouldn't I?” As much as I attempted to give her a normal smile, I just knew it was the most awkwardness by the way she was eyeing me. “Well..breakfast will be ready in an hour.” “Perfect! Sounds great! I’ll see you down there soon!” I quickly tried to close the door, but Chima was fast enough to stop it with her foot. “Not so quick!” Please end this. “Law wanted to know if you knew where Zoro was. He hasn’t seen him since sunset.” “Uh no I haven’t seen- wait a second. You already met with Law this early? Why would you be with him this early in the day?” Chima looked away trying to hide her face with her hand. The tip of her ears were turning a hint of pink. “You know what, nevermind. See you at breakfast.” She walks away angry and mumbling who knows what under her breath. I chuckle as I finally close the door and relax my shoulder. Without even noticing that Zoro was already out of bed he lifts me up and plants a kiss on my lips. “Come on, I want to stretch this hour as much as I can with you.” I laughed as we walked towards my bed continuing where we left over.

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Of course we were the last at the table for breakfast. Not only did we go again right after Chima left, but this man wanted to go a third time when we were showering together. I was on my usual seat at the end of the long dining table that was completely full of food and people. Chima was on my right talking to Kai and Suki who were sitting across from her. Law was next to her joining the conversation that Zoro and Axel were having about swords. Mao on my left side next to the kids listening to their story. The rest of the table was filled with other warriors and healers. “You look tired Amaya. Did you sleep well?” Mao asks me, taking another bite from his breakfast. “Oh she definitely slept well. Right Zoro?” I choked on my coffee as I kicked her leg under the table, making her hit the table, and causing a loud noise that drew attention to us. “Apologies for our bad behavior. Please continue with your meal.” I coughed out with a smile. Everyone goes back to their conversation except one person.

“Zoro, did Queen Amaya sleep well last night?” Suki innocently asked.

“Yea.” He answered so unbothered. Chima immediately bursted into a laugh while Mao was trying to hold back his laughter with a cough. I covered my face from embarrassment. Suki asked Kai if there was a joke she missed while my crew were laughing at me. I don’t know who’s going to be the end of me. Zoro or my crew?

After breakfast, Law’s crew came to pick him and it was nice to see them again. “Thank you for helping us. Without your help, we wouldn’t have been able to have Chima back.” Chima, Mao and I bowed at him. “You and your crew are always welcome back to the land of Tozi.” “Thank you.Let me know if you need any help as well.” Law and I chatted while cleaning up after eating. We came to a conclusion that it was a set up. Whoever sent that mission for me to do, wanted Chima. I just needed to find out who was behind it. “Alright everyone, time to go!” Law yelled at his crew who was playing with not only Suki and Kai, but with a few other kids. “Well, we’ll let you both say your goodbyes in privacy.” I smiled as I pushed Chima towards Law, making her crash into him. “Hey!” Her face was red just like her hair and I winked at her as Mao and I walked back to the house.

“The both of you have an interesting dynamic.” “Of course we do. Chima is the closest thing to a sister. I’m glad that she’s back home with us. I don’t know what I would do if I end up losing her or you.” I look down on the spells that have been tattooed on me. Reminding me of how far I have come for the people that I deeply love and care about. “Oh I already know how much you care about us. I was talking about you and him.” I looked up at him and then the direction where he nodded.

Zoro was training against Soma and Axel. “Do you think he will defeat Mihawk?” I asked as we both watched them duel. “To become the great swordsman huh? Hard to tell, but the dedication is definitely there. I wouldn’t mind seeing Mihawk finally get defeated.” I can see how much he has grown since the day I saw him covered up in bandages. He’s much quicker and can soon see him mastering observation haki by the way he’s dodging a lot of their attacks. “Amaya. Do you think history is going to repeat itself?” I look over at Mao’s stern face already staring at me. His face is serious but his eyes are telling me another story. “What do you mean by that?” Without a second thought we both take a step back and Axel falls between us. I look up and watch as Zoro delivers the last blow on Soma, bringing him down to his knees. “I guess these warriors would need more training.” Mao helps Axel and I walk toward the other two men. Zoro helps Soma up and I hear him congratulating Zoro. “Can’t wait for a rematch again.”

“Are you ready to head back?” I asked Zoro, gaining a nod back. We said our goodbyes to the rest of the men and started our route to head back to the arch. I made a quick stop at the house to grab a backpack and then headed to the arch where I casted the spell to open the water portal. We walked past it making it back to Mihawk’s gothic castle. “Are you sleeping over again?” Zoro points at the backpack. “No, um actually. This is for you.” I hand it over trying to avoid eye contact since I feel my face getting warmer. He takes it, examining it like he has never seen one before. “It’s just full of stuff that I think will be useful. That’s it. Wait, don't open it!” I quickly put my hands over the backpack and closed it up. “Thank you” He smiles at me and I can feel my heart beating against my ribcage. We’re standing in front of the door like if I’m getting dropped off after a first date. Zoro takes a step closer and starts leaning into me and I do the same leaning towards him. Before our lips met the door swung open making both of us move quickly away from each other.

Luckily it was just Perona. “Eek! Queen Amaya is here!” Perona pulls me into a tight hug. “Hi Perona. Feel free to just call me Amaya. No need for any formalities.” I say gasping for air. “Let me help you grab the rest of your stuff from your room.” Perona lets me go but Zoro and I don’t make it too far until a tall stiletto man blocks our way. “There’s no need for that Roronoa.” Mihawk looks at him and back at me.I twirl my hair with my finger. I feel like such a kid as if I got caught doing something bad. I can’t stand this feeling. “Queen Amaya. A word in my office please.” He starts walking and I follow behind. I turn around seeing Zoro still watching us. I give him a big closed smile as I wave at him. He smirks, returning my wave back.

I close the door to his office behind me and I see the woman who has been missing lately. Elder Zyanya was sitting in front of Mihawk's desk facing me as he took a seat in his chair. I look back and forward between them. Before I could say anything, Mihawk beat me to it. “You’re not allowed to see Roronoa anymore.” “What?” What?! “I’m not a child. You can’t-""This is not up for discussion Amaya. He was the person you went with to Sielos Draugas.” I grew angry quickly at Mihawk. Why was he suddenly having a saying in my life? “And?! What does that have to do with anything?!” I look at Elder Zyanya eyeing Mihawk. He looked very distressed. Usually I would feel bad, but right now I do not care. “We’re soulmates and I know he knows as well, so I’m not understanding the situation here at all.” “Enough!” Mihawk yells as he slams his hands on his desk. I take a small step back, caught off guard by his anger. “Amaya, Sielos Draugas is not what you really think. Mihawk here-” “Your mother and I. Sielos Draugas appeared to us.” Mihawk continued looking down avoiding my face. “We were heading to Alabasta because she made a friend at the palace. Next thing we knew, the island appeared in front of us.”

I felt the whole room spinning around and tears started to flow up my eyes. My breath started to pick up its pace and my knuckles were turning white from how tight I had my fists on my side. “You’re lying.” I hiccuped. “Your mother and Mihawk were on that island way before you were born. The story that you got told is true, but they did not tell you the whole truth. There is no happy ending. The more the couple is together, the less time the woman has to live.” I look over to Mihawk who’s looking out the window. I look back at Elder Zyanya. “You need to continue to live Amaya. Tozi has a lot more work to be done.” I look back at the man. “You’re pathetic Mihawk. Why did you save me back then? You’re full of shit!” I screamed at him as tears kept rolling down my face. “You need to cut every communication with that swordsman if you want to live.” “Fuck you Mihawk.” For the first time his face softened for the first time ever. If I wasn’t full of rage I would be taken by surprise and feel bad. “If you actually cared about me, you would have never abandoned me after rescuing me.

Don’t get me wrong, I loved my childhood with my brothers and Dadan, but you left me. Now all of a sudden you want to play father and daughter? If you do, you’re just as low as my real father. I hate you.” I walk up to open the door and my hand grasps the door knob. “Alina.” The name sends a shiver down my spine. I covered my mouth with my hand to muffle my crying. I look back at Mihawk who’s shocked at the name that just felt out of his tongue.

 “I get it now. You only kept me around because I look like her, right? Alina. My mother. Don’t ever try to reach out to me again.” I open the door and storm out of his office and his castle. I made it past the water portal and instead of closing it, I pulled the crystal off the top of the arch and smashed it on the floor. It shatters right in front of my eyes, but I continue to stomp on all of the pieces making it smaller. 

I didn’t realize I was crying loudly,until Chima and Mao appeared in front of me asking me if I was ok. Mao grabbed me from behind to calm me down as Chima was holding on to my face. I fell to the floor still crying hysterically.

 My mother and Mihawk? The woman who let her own daughter get pushed around and be abused mentally, emotionally and physically? After she just let me suffer by myself, he still wanted her? I’m only alive because I look like someone. Not because I was wanted.

Why me? Right when the sun was starting to shine again, the storms rushed back in. I’m not my mother, I am not Alina. I am Amaya. Luna Amaya. The woman who never asked to be Queen. Who just wanted to live a long peaceful life with every person I love. Is it really a sin that I just want a normal life?

Notes:

And this marks the end of Part 1 of the story! I will be taking a break from this story for a while, because my focus would be to re-write this whole story in first person and really make it better. The whole plot is going to remain the same, but I'll be adding some more amaya and zoro build up because my dummy rushed it. (oops) In the beginning my intention was to create a character who was just going to be a love interest for Zoro, but I had fell in love with her so much that she deserves her own story.
I will still be updating my other fanfic that's an Aizawa x OC (OC is an adult. You're welcome ☺️)
Don't worry, I will be back before the end of the year!
I hope you all stay healthy, warm, and hydrated my Zoro simps! 💚

Chapter 28: Move Forward

Notes:

Thank you all so so much for your support! I'm excited to finally continue writing this story. Enjoy! :)

Song of this chapter: Space Song by Beach House

Everyone in Tozi would always compliment me that I was identical like my mother. I had her shiny black hair, tan skin, and her soft smile that made everyone feel safe. Every citizen, staff, healer, warrior would call me Alinita. It always bothered me, but since I was a princess, I couldn’t act out. 

 

“Dad, who am I?” I remember I was 4 years old when I asked him that question. 

 

We were on top of the highest mountain in Tozi, looking over the whole island. It was the most breathtaking view. Able to see the whole town full of laughter, life, and love. My father laughed at my question, 

 

“Well you are Amaya. The most talented, intelligent, and beautiful princess in this world.” He pulled me into his side looking towards the town. 

 

“Then why do people say I am just like mom?”

 

My father kneels down in front of me with furrowed eyebrows. He scans my emotionless face, even though inside I am terrified that I have pissed him off. 

 

“You are not her. You have compassion, someone who will never turn on anyone who needs help. Tell me how many times has she turned her back to you? How many times has she looked the other way when you were walking in her direction?” 

 

My vision started to get glossy from the tears. I have blurry memories of my mother even being nice to me. I don’t think she really even held me. My father puts his hand on my shoulders as he continued, 

 

“But you are much more Amaya dear. You will be what your mother couldn’t be for Tozi.” He turns me to see the view of the town again. “You will be the one to bring security for them. The powerful sea witch who will frighten everyone who dares to touch the vulnerable. I know you have it in you. You will do anything to bring down the enemy and protect the weak from the power hungry. I know you will, my princess.” 

 

I closed my eyes as I took a breath in through my nose. Feeling the breeze kiss my face as my hair flows with its rhythm. The noise started to fade in of people arguing and the breeze slowly came to a stop. The sun that was laying on my skin disappeared. I opened my heavy eyes and I was sitting at the meeting table watching everyone argue about literally everything. 

 

Why was I just thinking about my father?

 

I felt something wet on my face and I touched it with my index finger. I looked down and I noticed it was a tear. A tear that I didn’t even feel coming out.

 

  I guess the memory really pulled me. 

It’s been two months now since I’ve rescued Chima. I have completely ignored any form of communication with the World Government about being a warlord and we have even now started an evacuation plan if anyone decides to attack us. There are now rumors speculating that there’s a group called the Star Hunters, wanting to assassinate not just me, but Mao and Chima as well. They believe that Mao and Chima will closely carry my legacy and what the Star Hunters want to do is have a clean slate. A new leader, a new life for Tozi. I’m so exhausted to the point that walking such a short distance is hurting my body. I’ve lost so much and I’m starting to get so weak.

 

  Maybe I should have agreed to join one of my brother’s pirate crew. 

 

“Apologies for such an intrusion!” A warrior slammed open the door of our meeting room, making everyone move their attention to him.

 

 “There’s a Marine ship outside the barrier wanting to speak with you my Queen!”  

 

“Everyone to their positions.” I order, grabbing my long cloak and laying it on my shoulders. 

 

“Mao, Chima with me.” We walk towards the beach and we see the ship right in front of our barrier. 

 

“I’m assuming Tsuru isn’t with them or else they would have passed through. I do sense a strong aura, but I haven’t seen them before.” Chima points out. 

 

“Hello! We have come here to meet with your Queen!” 

 

I knew that voice coming from the ship. It filled me with anger, and I was ready to just split the ship in half. I wanted to, but I knew I would get a bounty if I did anything to them. I couldn’t put Tozi in danger.  

 

“Who is it?” 

 

“Kizaru..The man who gave me the scar.” I clench my fist, trying to remain calm after all he did to me. If it wasn’t for him, I could have saved Ace. 

 

“All we want is just a meeting! No strings attached!” He yelled through the megaphone. 

 

“You shouldn’t go. It might be a trap.” Mao was right. If I went with them, there’s a chance I may never come back. On the other hand, if I do go with them, I can keep Tozi safe. 

“It’s still my responsibility to protect this Island from anyone who wants to lay their finger on us." I start walking towards the water calling out for Atzi. I can feel both Mao and Chima gasp as I made my decision to go with the Marines. 

 

“Tell everyone, I will be back soon.” I turn around giving them a big reassuring smile. They both put their right palm over their heart and nod their head. I jump on Atzi and he takes me to the front of the ship. 

 

“Well, well, well. It was very easy to persuade you to come out from your bubble after so many times trying to contact you.” His ugly sly smile makes me want to throw up. 

“Unfortunately no pets allowed.” He adds, pointing at Atzi.

I get down to whisper to Atzi, “Take care of everyone for me, ok?” 

 

I give him a hug and I jump onto the ship. I watched him as we sailed away and from a distance I was still able to see Chima and Mao saluting me. Sometimes I feel like I don’t even deserve them. They have never questioned me since the day I started my journey to rebuild Tozi and their loyalty is one of the greatest gifts I have ever received. For that I am forever grateful. 

 

“So where are we - AAHH!” 

 

I felt a painful shock on the back of my neck, making me paralyze and fall to the ground. The weakness of my people. Electricity. I was gasping for air the way fish are out of the water. I couldn’t move and I was starting to lose my vision. 

 

“You must understand that we simply can’t trust you at the moment. You even created some allies in the Marines already. No one dared to do this job, so here I am doing it.” 

 

All I was able to see was his dark shoes in front of my eyes until it all went dark. 

 

❂ ❂ ❂ ❂

 

“Up!” 

 

I open my eyes and start coughing uncontrollably. My body hurts and I have a feeling I have been out longer than a few hours. I wouldn’t be surprised that it's been a few days. I’m in a dark, very dry and warm room. The only light is on me. My hands and feet are cuffed. 

 

The Marines really don’t trust me.

 

 I stand up in the middle of the room looking into the black void in front of me.          

 

“How dare you have us chase you down after murdering a celestial-”

 

“You are the one to blame!” I yelled back. If I die here then so be it. 

“You are the ones who sent me on that stupid so-called low risk mission! They almost murder my friend! Unlike you guys I do stay loyal!” 

 

“We’re not here to talk about her. We are here to discuss the death of Lilith.” Another strange voice spoke. 

 

“Killing a Celestial Dragon is the biggest crime anyone can commit in this world. You should have been executed the second she was killed. Yet, again luck was on your side.”

 

I raised an eyebrow. As I heard many whispering voices break out. I look around, trying to see any face. The chains of my handcuffs felt lighter now that I was gaining more consciousness. A huge smack echoed through the room, making it fall silent and averted my attention back to the black shadows. 

 

“Her family wanted nothing to do with her and her death came more of a celebration than a mourn which is the reason they are not seeking your head. But there is still a price.” 

 

My heart started to beat fast as I clenched my fist in front of me. What do you mean you wouldn’t mourn your own family? Only monsters like the World Government and Celestial Dragons wouldn’t. It disgusted me and made me feel sick to my stomach that they were on top of this stupid pyramid that they created.

 

“You will remain as a warlord and -”

 

“Absolutely not! I refuse to do so! I don’t ever want to continue any of your dirty work ever again!” My rage was felt in the whole room. It fell into a cold silence. Everyone here except the people who were speaking knew I wanted nothing to do with them. 

 

“That mission that you received was not sent from anyone in headquarters. We can guarantee you that and give you all the paperwork.” 

 

I felt the room start spinning. What do they mean by that? Was it a fake? Is someone else after us? Can this mean someone is-

 

“Now back to our agreements.” The voice continued.

 

I grind my teeth together. I know they want me alive, I don’t know what for, but I need to take this opportunity. 

 

“No.” I huffed out. I break the chains from my handcuffs and from my feet apart. I immediately heard guns getting loaded and aiming towards me. 

 

“I will no longer be a warlord and Tozi will not need any assistance from the World Government ever again. You stay away from us and I will stay away from you.”  I knew I was making eye contact with someone. I could feel their gaze on me and I was not going to back down. 

 

“Get her.” 

 

I quickly raised a water bubble around me and filled it up with as much water as possible so they couldn’t see me. It was time for me to try a new spell. Teleportation. I haven’t tried it, but this is my only way out. I couldn’t focus as bullets started to rain on my water bubble. I was starting to feel tired quickly. 

 

“Let me go home.. Please!” 

 

The bubble burst as I fell on my back. The water sprinkle on me and I can feel a major headache taking over. I start opening my eyes, but the bright sun makes it difficult to. I groan as I lean on my side. I heard a door open. 

 

Did I do it? Am I home?

 

“WHO THE HELL DO YOU THINK YOU ARE SLEEPING IN FRONT OF MY -” 

I sit up and make eye contact with the owner of the voice. My bottom lip started to shiver. I couldn’t believe it.

 

“My angel. MY ANGEL IS BACK!” Dadan drops to her knees and embraces me into her warm hug. The same one that would always bring me comfort as a kid no matter if I was feeling happy, sad, angry or confused. No matter what my emotion was, she was always there for me. I wrapped my arms around her and for the first time since I left this island, I was finally able to let this emotion out thatI was forced to shut away. I wailed as I held her tight. 

 

I was…I was finally home. 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

Notes:

I felt so bad leaving Amaya in pain, that I just knew this was the only way she can start healing properly! As always stay safe, hydrated and healthy! 💚

Chapter 29: welcome back

Notes:

Hi! I hope you enjoyed this chapter! Starts with a flashback and a time skip!
See you at the end 💚
song: always forever - cult

❂ Amaya 9 years old ❂

 

“Amaya!!” I heard Luffy cry out from outside the house. 

 

“What happened?!” I rush outside and I see him covered in bruises and blood as he continues to cry. I catch him as he lands on me. 

 

“I- I- I almost died!!” he continued to shout out. 

 

“No he didn’t! He’s obviously fine!” Ace came out from the shadows of the woods, injured as well. 

 

“Who the hell did this to you?!” I know both of them will get in fights often, but they would never hurt themselves this bad. Someone definitely did this to them. 

 

“It-It was-” Luffy was pointing at the woods again, and suddenly the bushes moved. Whoever hurt them definitely came back to finish what they started. 

 

“Both of you stay behind me!” I get in front of both of them. I waterbended the water out of the well. “Water dagger!” I manifested it and now it was shaped as one. I charged to the unknown person behind the bushes holding on to my weapon. 

 

“Wait!” The boys yelled out. 

 

I saw a boy with a black top hat and blue coat running away from me. I jumped on him, making him land back first and made his hat fly away. My legs pinned down his arms so he wouldn’t escape. “I don’t know who you are, but don’t you ever mess with Ace or Luffy again!” I yelled as I swung down the dagger to stab him.

 

“Amaya!” Luffy and Ace each grab one of my arms, making me stop a few inches away from piercing the boy’s throat.

 

“He- he didn’t do anything! On the contrary, he helped us escape from the bad guys! He’s my friend!” Ace gasped out. I looked over at Luffy and he nodded in agreement. I looked back down to the blonde boy who was trembling and sweating in fear. He was also injured just like them. 

 

“Fine. Water release.” My water dagger lost its form and splashed on the boy's face. 

 

“Amaya, this is Sabo. Sabo, this is my younger sister, Amaya.” Ace introduces us as I get off from him and reach for his hat. 

 

“Sorry.” I whispered as I returned his hat back. Embarrassed about how I reacted to the situationship. “They’re all I have left, so yea I’m a little overprotected.” I avoided his look, worried he was mad at me.

 

“I totally get it. No need to apologize!” I looked up in surprise. Sabo was smiling at me as if I wasn’t about to end his life a second ago. It made me feel more embarrassed about how easily he forgave me. Someday I want to be forgiving as he is. I can feel Luffy and Ace looking back and forward between us.

 

  I want to hide forever now .

 

“Ace told me that you’re a really good healer and he said that you can help me with my injuries.” He chuckled as he brushed the back of his head. The red of my face was not disappearing anytime soon.I turned around to hide my face.

 

“I guess so. Follow us to our house and I’ll help you.” I hear the three boys cheering as they follow behind me. 

 

“She’s so incredibly strong.” I hear Sabo whisper. 

 

“You think you can beat her in a fight?” Ace teases. 

 

“Hehehe, I think he enjoyed getting tackled by her!” Luffy giggles, causing Sabo to turn red. Ace and Luffy continued to tease him until we got home. Tending their injuries took longer than expected, that I ended up passing out with the three boys in the living room. 

 

“AMAYA ,ACE, LUFFY!! WHO IS THIS FOURTH KID!” Dadan wakes us from our deep sleep. Without hesitation Sabo jumps and introduces himself trying to charm himself up. 

 

“You are not staying with us! I am already feeding three kids!” Dadan's rejection got a raise on Luffy and Ace.

 

“Awww come on! He has no other place to stay!” Ace states. “Even Amaya likes him right?!” All their eyes land on me, making me feel shy like I have the final saying. 

 

I am the one who is making this final decision! 

 

I grind my teeth together in distress, and I look over at sabo who gives me a big puppy smile. Dammit!

 

“He’s alright.” I finally said. “We can always use another set of hands to hunt for food.” 

 

Dadan exhales, dropping her shoulders as the boys jump in celebration. All three start to run out the door, but Sabo stops.

 “Are you coming with us or not?” 

 

I look back at Dadan giving me half a smile and nods. 

“I’ll take care of the boys. I promise.” Was the last thing I said as I ran out of the house and I joined their silly adventures. 

 

I knew I was going to grow fond of Sabo fast. If Luffy and Ace loved him as their own brother, then so did I. I just never realized he was going to leave my life as quickly as he joined it. His death hit all of us out of the blue. Instead of making me sad, it made me feel motivated. I didn’t want to let him down. Not today, not tomorrow, not ever. 

 

“I promise you, I will sail out at 17 just like you wanted Sabo! I will never forget you!” 

❂ Amaya 21 years old ❂

 

“It’s been a while now.” I pour some tea into two mugs. “You wouldn’t believe everything that has been happening lately..” I close my eyes as I bring the cup to my lips and take a sip of it. I trace the rim of the mug with my thumb remembering everything that has happened these past 10 months. 

 

10 months ago I got in a Marine’s ship, to talk to who knows who from the World Government, and I was able to escape to my childhood house with Dadan. I’ve sent letters back to Tozi that I was fine, but that I wasn’t going to return until I was ready. It definitely caused some conflict, but I just wanted a break. Was it too much to ask for just a small break? I know there’s a hot mess waiting for me, but I’m more confident, mature and ready to bring up Tozi stronger than ever.

 

“..but I’m sure you know exactly what’s been going on of course. Any thoughts?” I looked up as I leaned back and rested on my palms on the soft green grass. 

 

Portgas D. Ace

Son

Friend

Brother  

☆

 

“Don’t tell me you’re mad that I just came to visit you!”  I rolled my eyes as I sat his mug of tea in front of his grave and I finished drinking mine. There was a small breeze, making my hair dance with it a little. It really felt like Ace was here with me regardless if it was just his tombstone. 

 

“I’m heading back to Tozi today. It was nice to take a break honestly. Who knew being a Queen of an island was so hard. It’s been very difficult. I couldn’t really process anything. You dying, Luffy’s life or death surgery, almost losing Chima and..” I rest my hands on my thighs, lowering my head. “..I think I might have lost Zoro.” I bite my lip, holding back my tears. 

 

“Ugh, I guess you were right all along!” I lay on the grass, looking up to the clear blue sky. 

 

“There was a spark between Zoro and I.” 

 

I clutch on to my sun necklace. It felt like I was going through a heartbreak even though we never officially put a label on it. We both knew our feelings were mutual, and knew there were going to be barriers, but what Mihawk revealed was not something I thought would keep us apart. Maybe it is for the best? 

 

“Anyways!” I sit back again, trying to distract myself from crying. “It was fun being back with Dadan! It reminded me of all the crazy stuff all four of us did! I wonder how-” another breeze came, but this time it had a stronger force. There was someone eavesdropping near.

 

I heard footsteps coming from behind. I immediately manifested a dagger and charged to the unknown man. I tackled him down and had the dagger inches away from his throat.

“Who the hell are you, and why are you here?” 

The wavy blonde man started to laugh. I move my dagger touching the bottom of his Adam's apple.

“I don’t know who you are, but no one messes with my family! You better tell me who you are before I slit your throat open.” 

“I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to scare you again. I just came to visit my brother.” I scan his face as he continues to smile at me. 

“Brother? Whitebeard doesn’t have any brothers and the only brothers Ace ever had was Luffy and - “ It was like my brain made a connection quickly. 

It can be…

  I placed my hand over the man’s heart. 

This heart…

My eyes started to get glossy as I got off from him. He goes to pick up his black top hat that fell off when I tackled him down. 

“All these years and you’re stronger than ever. I admit your tackles still impress me.” 

My heart was racing so fast, was I imagining this?

“S-sabo?” my lips quiver. 

“It’s nice to see you again Amaya.” 

I embraced him in a hug as he returned it back. I felt so squished, but I didn’t care. 

“You’re really here?” I whimper out.

I can feel his body shaking. 

“I’m sorry for being gone for so long, but I’m finally here. I won’t ever leave your side again Amaya. I promise.”

Notes:

The hate that I always get when I say I love Sabo is insane! (please if you like sabo please tell me. I feel like I am the only one who loves him)
You can never make me hate that green flag boy! 💙
If having a crush on him is wrong, then I do not want to be right.
Stay safe, healthy, and hydrated! 💚

Chapter 30: for 365 days

Notes:

the title of the chapter has nothing related to do with brat summer. sorry to my charli xcx fans, this chp isn't bratty like the song.
other than that I hope you enjoy! 💚

The town looked more lively than ever before. There was more food, resources, people, and most importantly happiness. Tozi and its people have definitely come a long way. Needing to be rebuilt for many years with no guidance until I came along. I was so young, so many battles in every corner of my life, struggling to find the balance. Being away from Tozi for almost a year and seeing how alive it was, it made me think. Do they need me?

“There you are! I knew I was able to find you here.” Chima sneaked up on me. I was sitting on a stone bench on top of the highest mountain, where you can see the whole island. The exact place where my father would take me as a child. 

“It hasn’t even been a whole week since your return and you’re already hiding from us.” She takes a seat next to me. “I will admit, your little vacation helped you a lot! You were starting to look rough. Your eye bags, the way your skin was turning pale and your attitude! Oh my god -” She saw the silent warning I gave her with my stern look to stop and immediately came to a halt. 

“I’m just joking! Don’t take my comments too seriously. I actually missed you. We all did.” Her voice starts to lower. I looked back towards the town. 

“Seems like Tozi is thriving better than ever, since I left.” 

“Oh please! It’s all because of you! You set up all our alliances before you left and even when you came back you came with the Revolution Army!” Sabo and his crew brought me back after we were able to catch up with one another. Everyone’s jaws were on the floor when they saw the ship that dropped me off. Sabo ended up giving me their flag to hang in the center of our town, so if any attempted to attack, they’ll know we have Revolution on our side. 

“Honestly, it was pure luck. Didn’t even realize Luffy’s dad was the leader of it.” I chuckled out. Such a crazy family I had.  

“Anyways, I’m here because Elder Zyanya is wanting to see you now.” I grout out. Feeling the headache starting to grow. She was the only who I haven’t talked to since I arrived back and has been hiding out in her little house. I thanked Chima as I headed out to the Elder’s house. 

The smell of incense filled my nostrils as I walked into her house. There she was sitting on her rocking wooden chair looking out the window, as she held onto her wooden cane. She looked different. She seemed tired. The glow in her eyes was starting to dim. I couldn’t help but feel a bit of guilt growing inside of me. I know I haven’t been the best to her.

“Stop fighting with yourself and just take a seat.” Her words shook me out from my thoughts and quickly sat next to her in the empty chair. 

“My time is soon coming to an end.” 

“What do you mean? Don’t you have another hundred years to go? Ouch!” She hit me on top of the head with her cane and I quickly went to rub the area.

“What’s even making you say those things?” I added

“Time will tell, not me. I asked for you so I can ask you a question.” Elder Zyanya finally turns to me. 

“Will you kill for Tozi?” Something about the question landed heavy on me. Almost like she was taunting me.

“I’ve sacrificed a lot for this island. Why would you even ask me that kind of question? Elder, if there is something I must know, tell me.” She scanned my face, as she was trying to read something deeper in me.

“Amaya, you do know I know everything that happens around me, correct? For instance, the reason why you manifested to escape to Foosha village instead of here. Did you just go there to reminisce about the old days or perhaps something else?” Something in me snapped. I jolted out of my chair ready to leave. My fingers, digging deep into the palm of my hand. 

“To protect the peace, you need to fix it. We both know you don’t want anyone to learn the truth, other than the people you forced to be involved with your trip.” 

“What are you suggesting?” Blood was starting to drip down my hand. I didn’t want anything to slip from my mouth. Being at Foosha village did help me recover, but not even death would force me to say what happened.

“An arranged marriage.” 

I turn around to face her. Confused and mad about what she just said. An arranged marriage?! 

“What?! You’re out of your mind Elder Zyanya. I will not be getting married.” She got up from her chair and huffed as she passed by me without saying anything.

That’s it? She’s not going to argue with me? She’s not going to force it?

Zyanya came back to the room with a decent size box under her arm and dropped it on the counter, making a loud noise.  “Take this. I’ve been tired of hiding this from you.” 

I look back and forward between the box and her. She has been such a mystery. I really do wonder what she’s up to. 

“If you need me, I’ll be spending most of my days at home or scrolling through town. I think it’s time for me to enjoy life before it’s too late.” I bow at her as she walks back to her chair to look outside the window again. Just how I found her when I walked in. I grabbed the box and headed out.

“Geez this box is heavy.” I was heading back to my house when suddenly Mao appeared next to me. 

“Do you need help with that?” he asked, observing the box I was carrying. “No need, I’m fine. I have a question for you. Have you ever thought about getting married?” He raised his eyebrow at my unexpected question. 

 

“Um, no not necessarily. Why are you asking?”

 

“Elder Zyanya just randomly dropped information on how marriage can save me. It makes no sense. Who can possibly be stronger than me to save me?” 

 

“She didn’t suggest marrying someone who can strengthen our alliances?” 

 

“Like who? King Neptune’s son? I respectfully pass.” I sighed out. I remember meeting up with King Neptune from Fish-man Island and after our meeting of agreeing to form an alliance, he was very excited for his sons to mingle with me. All Chima and Mao did was stand on the sidelines laughing as I struggled to reject them nicely.

“Can I suggest something though? I believe if you do need to get married, it will be best if it’s someone from Tozi. I don’t think the world government would be pleased if our blood started to get mixed with the others.” My body ran cold at his world. Since when did he have this kind of thoughts? Maybe it wasn’t a good move to leave my responsibilities behind for almost a year. Tozi may look cheerful, but the people close to me seem so distant. We walked into my office and gently sat the box on my desk. His words still lingered in my head and I needed clarification. 

“Mao, why-”

“Queen Amaya! Look!” Kei and Suki rushed into my office waving around the newspaper. 

“Kei you’re supposed to knock first! Where are your matters?!” Suki scolds him as he brushes her off. 

“It’s ok. It’s always a joy to see both of you no matter what.” Both Kei and Suki have grown up so much. They both have become so much stronger and having them around was a light that we were definitely missing in the house. 

“Read the front page! I know you will love it!” Suki excitedly hands it over to me.

“Hey Mao, by the way. I hope you don’t mind but we took one of your weapons and we’re rebuilding it.” Mao’s reaction dropped. Kei has been such an inventor that I heard he will take whatever is laying around and will try to make it into something amazing. Unfortunately his inventions still need more improvement as in not being flammable. Mao started to bicker with Kei, chasing him out of my office, making Suki follow them as well. It sounded like Mao was mad, but I ended up toning them out when I read the headline of the paper.

 

The Strawhats had made their return! 

 

I was full of emotions. Proud, happy, nervous and scared. Luffy and his crew were finally able to reunite and head back to sea! I was so happy his whole crew made it back together safe and I couldn’t stop laughing at Luffy’s new bounty. I started to read about his crew and their bounties, until my eyes landed on Zoro’s picture. 

“I’m sorry I didn’t say goodbye.” I sigh, feeling the same sadness I felt the day I stormed out Mihawk’s castle. Didn’t say thank you, or even see you soon. They all have the right to be mad at me for how I acted. I pushed back the tears that wanted to come out by blinking them away as I directed my attention to the box. “Let’s see what this mystery box is all about.” I opened them and there were a ton of white envelopes addressed to me. I grabbed the top one and inside it was a letter. 

“ I’m sorry that I didn’t stop you the moment I saw you running out of Mihawk’s office. Seeing you cry, broke something in me that I never knew could be broken. I should have chased after you and held you close to me. Wanting to share the same pain you were feeling so you wouldn’t bear it alone.” 

My heart dropped at the realization. I flipped the box upside down as all the envelopes scattered around my desk. I opened a few of them quickly. All had the same penmanship, paper, and ink. “No..they can't all be from him.” I grabbed another letter as I took a seat and eagerly read it. 

“ Today I set sail with Perona back to Sabaody to reunite with Luffy and the others. It’s been far way too long since I saw the whole crew and I do have to admit, I missed them all. Just don’t tell any of them. Knowing I’m about to be with them again, gives me more hope that I will see you again. 

Mihawk finally told me everything this morning and why you probably haven’t reached out. The curse that he talks about, how we don’t get a happy ending. I call bullshit. I’m not afraid to continue to reach for you, and I’m sure you were able to tell by how much I’ve written to you. 

Ever since the moment I laid eyes on you at Alabasta, I started to fight with myself about my feelings towards you. Then we started to share more moments together. The way you would laugh, fight, smile, and nurture — the fight inside of me started to give up and came to accept that this empty space I had, you were the one who fit perfectly in it. You are the woman I want to continue to stand by and create more memories. Whether it’s another rescue mission, training, or simply just laying in bed with you. I want to share everything with you. I don’t think you understand how beautiful you have made my world by simply just being in it. 

I vow to you that no matter what, I will be holding on to us even if I get buried by the earth. It pains me that I’m not there with you, but no matter the distance or time, you will always give me hope for better days. I wish to hold you once more again and tell you my feelings in person.”

I cried as I finished reading the letter. I collect each and every letter as I read all of them. “You idiot..” I whimper out. He wrote to me everyday. Zoro wrote to me every single day. 

Three hundred and seventy five letters. 

Notes:

sorry for the late update. I was depress and well i'm not anymore. Hopefully I can go back to updating more frequently instead of monthly.
Stay safe, healthy and hydrated!! 💚

Chapter 31: deja vu

Notes:

song: hayloft - mother mother

happy super belated birthday to our zoro 💚

The weather was beautiful. The sun was shining. The laughter and music of people made the environment so pleasant.  Most importantly the food that we were eating was fantastic! 

 

“Are you going to finish that?!” Chima with her stuffed face reached out to my plate. 

“Of course I am! Leave me alone!” I moved my plate to the side as I continued to try to stuff my face.  

“Aw come on! I want to try it!” She continued to reach over.

“No! Get your own!” I put my feet up to her face to keep her away from my food. 

“Both of you enough!” Mao sits us back on our chairs. And pulled our hood from our cape back on our head. “Don’t you remember we are here in incognito to watch your brother successfully get the Mera Mera fruit?” his scolding tone had me pouting. 

I huffed out. Mao was right. Not only did I take the risk to come to Dressrosa to make sure no one else would get the devil fruit, but I’m also putting Mao and Chima at risk.

 

It’s been a tricky two years since I announced the presence of Tozi. We have been able to create lots of new alliances, as well as more enemies. We all hold strong powers that fascinate some, but other fears. At the end of the day, all we want to do is live in harmony and be able to live among other people. 

 

“We’re sorry.” We apologized as we took a sad bite from our food. We hear lots of cheering and yelling from the other side of the restaurant. They were watching the fight from the snail that was projecting on the wall. Round one had just finished and now we are waiting for the final round. 

 

“I think it’s time for us to get to our seats at the colosseum. Don’t you all think?” I dropped a bag of berries on our table to pay our bill and we headed out. We lifted the inside of our cape to cover the bottom of our faces to keep our identities on the downlow. As we walked around we passed an extraordinary amount of marines. Some of them looked our way, but we all kept looking forward. I would say our long capes didn’t really make us blend with the rest. It was a dark navy blue with golden embroidery of the phases of the moon going down the middle of our spine. White and golden laces all around the edges making it look like a waterfall. It was the most beautiful cape I have ever seen and I was so grateful it was part of our culture. 

 

“Maybe we should have gotten some disguises that would make us blend in more. Don’t you think?.” Chima whispered as she noticed that people were staring at us. 

 

“Yea, like what?” Mao raised his eyebrow. 

 

“Literally anything. Honestly a pair of sunglasses and a fake mustache would have worked.” Mao and I looked at her puzzled. Out of everything and she decided on that? Mao and I looked at each other and shook our heads. This argument would not be worth it.

I looked around our surroundings. Lots of people, walking toys,more marines, and there I saw a group of people dressed in all white and with masks on. CP0. “They shouldn’t be a problem as long as we keep low.” Mao noticed how I kept staring at them even without looking at me. The man knows me too well. I huffed out as we continued our walk. 

 

As we got closer to the colosseum, I spotted a tall blonde man with a top hat and a shorter woman with a red hat and orange hair. He noticed my presence as he turned around with his smile. 

 

“You made it!” Sabo opened his arms as I went in for a hug. “And I see you brought the whole gang! Nice to see you all again!” We all greet one another. 

 

“Of course! The second you told me about this, I needed to grab my crew and come right down!” I smiled as I held on to his arms. “This is going to be great! Luffy is here too and-”

“Wait..Luffy is here?!” My eyes widened. I haven’t seen him in years. It fills my heart knowing I have a chance to see him again. Bigger, stronger and faster; but still silly as always. Before I’m able to get a word out Koala added a part that I completely forgot about. “And his crew is here as well!” wait does that mean that.. 

 

“Is Cunty- I-I mean Franky here too?! I haven’t seen him in ages! Amaya when everything is done can we please get all together!” Chima pulls me towards her, cupping my hands together as she starts begging. I was shocked. Not because of the reunion she wants, but because I am unsure if I’m able to face Zoro again. I swallowed as she continued to babble.

 

“Sorry to interrupt but we actually need to get going here.” Sabo pivoted my attentioned . “Once you see me again, I’ll have Ace’s power!” I look at him, and just for a slight moment ⎼ I saw Ace. The same optimistic, cheeky, determined smile. I closed my eyes, making sure no one would be able to see them getting glassy as I returned the smile. “Well hurry because I can’t wait!” Koala and Sabo waved goodbye as they ran inside. 

 

“Now back to our conversation Amaya! Can we-” 

 

Suddenly something landed not too far from us, making the floor underneath us shake. Our attention diverted to the cloud of dust, waiting for it to disappear. Chima grasped tighter on my hands as the three of us stood shocked, realizing who was laying down in agony. 

 

“Law..” she whispered. The cloud of dust cleared out revealing that he wasn’t alone. Doflamingo was standing above him with a gun aiming at him.

 

He shot him once.

 

Chima’s body temperature was rising. I didn’t need to see her. I can tell her face was mixed with shock and anger.I continued to hold her hand tightly.

 

He shot him twice.  

 

I can sense her body was not only ready to move, but to fight back. The way Law’s body jerked from the shot was something I knew she was going to carry for the rest of her life. The love and care they have for one another was something I wish for both of them to experience for the rest of their lives. Something I wish I could do. 

 

He puts his finger on the trigger for the third shot. 

 

I let go of Chima’s hands. She suddenly appeared in front of Law. She blocked the third bullet with her recurve bow with one hand, while the other one grabbed on to Law. Everyone, including the marines gasp. Shocked that someone stood up to the warlord. 

 

“Who the hell are you?!” Doflamingo yelled out. He swings at Chima, but before the hit lands on her. She creates a swirled water sphere around her and Law and disappeared. 

 

“We need to find them. Let’s go!” Mao and I ran away from the scene before anyone else spotted us. I pulled out the rose quartz that was bound to her. I activated it and it pointed us to the direction she was hiding. 

 

It was getting too crowded and our running was making us stand out more. “We need to get higher.” I nodded with his command as we jumped on top of the buildings and continued to search.

 

I started to feel uneasy. Feeling someone was following us. I looked around, but there was no one. It felt as if I already went through this. I looked below us and there I saw three people chasing us. I can feel it as I turn around. The same sensation I felt when I first locked eyes with him. Zoro.

 

I knew it was him regardless of the disguise he had on. The person to the right with the red fish was luffy, but the person on his left with the frog disguised, I didn’t know. From the looks of it, they’re working together. 

 

“Are they a threat?” Mao looked at me through the corner of his eyes. “No.” I said as I looked back at him. I couldn’t do it. I can face Zoro like this or at least not now. The rose quartz signaled me that we were near. I formed a spiral water sphere around the both of us and disappeared from the eyes of the three men who were following us.

 

Mao and I appeared in what seemed like an open field near the ocean. Chima was on the floor healing Law with her power. She bit her lip, trying to control her emotions as she focused on the man in front of her. He looked at her through his half closed eyes; a small smile slowly appeared on his face that was covered in blood. 

 

“Chima-”

“Don’t…” Her voice shaked. “Save it for another time, Mao.” She took a breath, attempting to hold back her pain. “I’m sorry for my selfishness. I couldn’t just stand there and watch. I couldn’t see him continue getting hurt like that. I was born into this world to heal and protect. I know all sorts of people are after me, but if I stay hidden what good does it do?”

Oh Chima…I’m sorry.

 

“That’s why.. That’s why I dedicate my whole time to training! To not only let the people that I trust and love to protect me, but to do the same for them! That is what I have learned from Tozi! From what I learned from you Amaya!” 

 

I smirked at her words. She has come so far since the day I met and honestly I couldn’t be any prouder. It’s not only her dedication, but the love that she shows to everyone. The reason why I chose the rose quartz for her. 

 

“So please..just this once. Let me stay and help him win his battle against Doflamingo the way he helped with my rescue!” 

 

I lowered my head. The fear of something happening to her again had me completely nervous. What if someone managed to steal her blood? What if someone took her again and hid her from the world? What if someone actually killed her? 

 

“Chima, I know I kept you hidden in the castle and especially more after the kidnapping. I know you are capable more than ever to stand your fight, but that doesn’t mean I won’t feel restless.” I clenched my hand as I walked over to Law and our eyes connected as I kneel down next to him. I grabbed him by his sweater and pulled him towards me.“You have two days to bring her back home safely. Do you understand me Trafalgar D. Water Law?” 

 

“I understand.” he winced. “Ok, perfect. It’s all settled!” I smiled, letting him as he fell back again. 

 

“Hey! Be more gentle!” Chima snapped at me. 

 

“Mao, let’s get going.” I stand up as I dust the dirt from me. Next thing I know Mao on my side, with his spear out. He had blocked an attack, but not just anyone’s attack. It was none other than Admiral Fujitora. Right next to him it was Doflamingo. 

 

Chima quickly created another water spiral sphere around her and Law and disappeared once again. Mao pushed the admiral away from us, making space between them and us.

 

“Unfortunately your friend is creating a huge problem for us. We need Trafalgar Law. If you corroborate with us, we will leave you three alone.” Fujitora offered us.

 

“It may seem like you already know our answer since you still have your sword out Admiral. Our intentions today were quite the opposite of fighting to your surprise. I understand you have your responsibilities as an Admiral.” The water started to rise behind Mao and I, spilling at our feet. 

 

“As you know I myself have responsibilities as Queen. I will not only protect them, but I will also protect what is dear to them too.”

 

“You are not getting away with us! You are mine!” Doflamingo raced towards us. The water at our feet raised up like a shield the same time a wave from behind came. Making Doflamingo fall back and Admiral Fujitora retreat back. I grabbed onto Mao as I created a sphere around us, making the wave take us into the ocean; where Atzi was waiting for us. Taking us back to Tozi. I looked back as if any of the two of them was going to follow us. 

 

I’m sorry Sabo for not being there. I’m sorry Luffy for not hugging you. I’m sorry Zoro..I can’t face you just yet. 

Notes:

sorry for the late update! I'm doing much better! I'm not much about sharing my personal life, but I just wanted to say that I finally quit my shitty job so I decided to upload this to celebrate! Stay hydrated, safe and warm!

Chapter 32: remember...

Notes:

song: glimpse of us - joji

was finally able to get this chp early due to the floods were I'm at. I'm fine and was able to get the day off from work so I can focus on this hehehe.
enjoy!

I was lying down, looking at all the different kinds of sea species swimming past us through the clear bubble I made for us on top of Atzi. It was calm on our way back from Dressrosa. The tides were calm, but inside my head, they were clashing. Heavy and loud, making me furrow my eyebrows. I can sense Mao looking at me, without needing to open my eyes. I took a breath, trying to contain my calmness. 

 

“I know, don’t tell me I did the wrong thing.” I sigh.  I turn to my side, facing my back towards him. Feel embarrassed to even show my face to him. Am I even fit to run this island? To be their Queen? “I know what I should have done, but -”

 

“Do you think I will ever question your decisions?” Even through his monotone voice, I can sense a bit of annoyance. He has always stayed quiet and agreed with everything I have done, but sometimes I can’t help it. I want to know how he feels. Everyone is so vocal about what I say and do, but not him.

 

“It would be nice to hear something from you once in a while. You always just stay quiet, and never react to anything unless someone is in danger.” I clenched my hand. Feeling this sadness turning into anger.

 

“The Dracule don’t -” 

 

“Don’t give me that bullshit!” I sat up and pointed at him. He looked at him with his yellow stern eyes. Mao leaned back and crossed his arms in front of his chest. 

 

“I have seen Mihawk and your father show deep emotions before! And you did too! Do you think I didn’t know you were hiding the expression on your face when I came back to Tozi? The day we found out we both survived the attack!” I can feel a knot forming in my throat. Biting the bottom of my lip to make it stop shivering, and closing my eyes to let the tears that were forming out. 

 

“I’m not asking you to be expressive like Chima and I. Or to show your emotions on your sleeves. All I’m asking is..just talk to us more. Talk to me more. I want to hear what’s going on inside your head. I’m asking you as my friend, not as my crew member. Please.” I begged quietly as I wiped away my tears with my sleeves. This conversation shouldn’t have gotten me emotional, but so many things were going on that I couldn’t help it. 

 

Mao got up and kneeled in front of me. He grabbed my shoulder, making me look up at him with my glassy eyes. He scanned my face, and just for a glimpse I could see his eyes softened for just a second. 

 

“It has always been my responsibility to protect you from any harm. So please forgive me-” 

 

I leaned in and grabbed him into a hug. His body tensed up to my touch. “I trust you, Mao. I always have. So, don’t apologize.”

 

Mao’s body softened and his arm wrapped around my back. Feeling relief from all my bottled-up emotions.

 

“And I trust you too, my queen.” 

 

The bubble started to disappear as Atzi was swimming up to shore. We made it back home. I thanked Atzi as we got off him and made our way back to the castle. Mao and I stopped in our tracks, spotting Kei and Suki standing not too far from us. Kei was covered in dirt, and leaves, and some sticks were stuck to him. He was panting out, holding out some berries towards Soma. 

 

“You-you told me you needed some from the highest mountain right? So here I brought you some. I-I hope it’s enough.”  

 

“W-why would you do that you big dummy?! I told you I would do it myself!” Kei’s face was 

turning red, as she scolded him.

 

“Why would I let you do that?! Those mountains are dangerous to hike for someone our age!” He defended himself. Suki was right, those hikes up the mountain can become dangerous for children if they are not careful. I’m grateful he came back with what seem very minor and treatable injuries. 

 

Kei placed all the berries on one hand and with his free one he grabbed Kei’s hand and handed them to her. “I told you before. As long as I’m with you, I will continue to protect you no matter what.” He said it in such a soft voice, that it brought a smile to my face. Seeing how this interaction played out was worth it. 

 

“Reminds me of some memories we shared when we were kids.” I chuckle as I look at Mao. He nodded as his attention remained on them.

 

❂  Amaya - 3 years old ❂

My mother took me to the training field. Every warrior was training differently. Some of them practiced with handheld weapons like swords and spears while another group was doing hand-to-hand comeback. The scene of their practice had me holding on to my mother’s skirt more firmly, making me hide behind her.

 

“Glad you were able to join us, Queen Alina and Princess Amaya.” I peeked over my mother and saw Mihawk kneeling on one knee. 

 

“Her smile was different. It seemed brighter and more genuine. She was always happy and calmer when Mihawk was present. It brought me joy to see her happy. 

 

“There is someone we want you to meet. Why don’t you come around and meet him?” I looked up at Mom as she spoke so softly at me with her smile. I nodded as I walked in front of her. My eyes widen as a boy around my age walks in front of Mihawk. Same eyes and even the same stern expression as him.

 

“Princess, I would like you to meet my nephew Mao. He's two years older than you. Starting today, he will be going under special training to be your guard.” Mihawk explained as my eyes remained on Mao.

 

“A new friend?!” I looked up at them excitedly. My mother smiled as Mihawk looked at me a bit puzzled. I was never allowed to be with other kids, so having someone around my age with me made me so happy.I looked back at Mao. 

 

“I’m Amaya. Nice to meet you!” I reached out my hand for him to shake as I smiled big. Mao looked confused as he looked up at Mihawk for help. 

 

“It’s fine,” my mother giggled. “They're just kids. Let them enjoy themselves before it’s too late.” 

 

Mao grabbed my hand, bringing it up to his forehead as he knelt on one knee in front of me. Catching all three of us by surprise. 

 

“Princess Amaya, it is an honor to have been chosen to go under this special treatment. I promise to remain by your side and protect you at all costs, including putting my life on the line.” 

 

My eyebrow raised at his small statement. I was confused by everything he had said, but alas, “As long as you’re with me Mao, you will be my friend too, so remember that!” 

Notes:

zoro will be back next chp!
Just wanted to introduce some lore of our silent and mysterious Mao!
Stay warm, healthy, and dry!

Chapter 33: My Amaya

Notes:

this has been haunting me for so so so long and I am glad to finally upload this chapter!
It has been busy and my birthday month was just full of love! 🥳🫶🏽
Logging in and changing my age on my bio...it's starting to feel serious now.
sorry for any grammar issues. This is my only time I had to upload and I was tired of seeing this chapter in my drafts.
I hope you all enjoyed!
song: no one noticed (extended spanish) - the marias

They say that time will heal our wounds. During the healing process, our wounds tend to look ugly, which can be uncomfortable and sometimes lead to a painful process—yearning to heal rapidly so no one around can see it. It’s a lonely process that I decided to take on, especially when I returned with my crew. 

 

Returning after two years with them, was a sweet reunion. Our adventures are still, if not crazier than before we got separated. The thing that I hated the most? I didn’t feel complete. In the back of my head, I always thought about Amaya. What was she doing? Was she eating? Was she happy? Does she even think about me at all? Since returning to the Sunny, I haven’t sent any letters fearing someone may catch me. I have been going back and forward on how to bring up the topic to Luffy about her and me, but I am unsure where our relationship currently stands. 

 

And just like that, the universe brought her back. As much as I got annoyed that we didn’t get to talk, seeing her lit the fire in me once again. I could see life in her eyes when I looked into them. It was enough for me to give it my all to wrap up our business here in Dressrosa as quickly as possible. 

 

We were now taking shelter in a shed. Everyone except Franky, Robin, Kin’emon, Kanjuro, and Chima, had fallen asleep.  I was munching on some dry meat, when I sensed someone outside the door. Everyone’s attention snapped towards it, reaching for my sword ready to attack whoever was coming in. 

 

“Catch!” Said the blonde man who had just opened the door, throwing a bottle of sake at me. 

 

“Sabo!” The women said in unison. Chima ran up to hug him. “I’m so sorry I ruined everything! Please don’t get mad at Amaya!” She starts to cry as he just pats her head and laughs. 

 

“Wait, how do you know him?” I asked, curious more on the fact of how Amaya knew this man. 

 

“Sabo is part of the Revolutionary Army and  Luffy's brother,” Robin answered with Sabo agreeing. He started to explain his situation. How he grew up with Ace, Luffy, and Amaya; his life growing up with the revolutionary army, and of course when his memory came back when he read about Ace dying on the news. It was hard to stay focused since my mind drifted back to Amaya. 

 

I remember one of the nights we spent together when she was staying with me at Mihawk’s castle. I held her against me, as she told me stories about Ace, Sabo, and Luffy. She told me Ace’s tattoo was actually about them. The A was for Amaya, C was for Crybaby Luffy, E was for Edward Newgate who was Whitebeard, and of course, the S that was crossed out was for Sabo. From Chima’s reaction, Amaya has reunited with Sabo and knows that he is alive.

 

What caught my attention the most was why didn’t Amaya consider Sabo as her brother. Why did Robin only introduce him as Luffy’s brother? 

 

“Alas, I should take my leave. Zoro, why don’t you walk out with me?” I snapped back to reality when I heard my name. I grabbed my sword and headed out with Sabo. The tension was felt as I walked out with him. We walked in silence for a while until he finally broke the silence. 

 

“I can see why Amaya is very fond of you.” He chuckled. I felt my blood starting to heat up, tensing the hold I had on my sword.

 

“I’ll cut to the chase. The day Amaya and I met as kids, I knew she was different from Ace and Luffy. She made me realize I can cherish someone on a deeper level. To use my body as a shield to protect them from any kind of harm that may come their way. Amaya is the first person who has ever made me feel like I’m enough. To show me kindness, patiences, and love. I’ve never seen her as a sister, and honestly I never will.” 

 

I came to a halt, needing to process what he had just dropped on me. His words turned my stomach as quickly as all the emotions I was going through at his confession. It made sense to me now why he only introduced himself as Luffy’s brother. I furrowed my eyebrows trying to process this and what didn’t set well with me was that Amaya reunited with Sabo. Does that explain why she never responded to any of my letters? Why she was avoiding me when I saw her? 

 

“There was a reason why Luffy chose you to join his crew. The same way Amaya chose you to give her heart to you. I can’t deny that they both chose correctly.” His voice was different now. It had a hint of hurt. Almost like he had no choice but to be honest. 

 

Sabo looked over his shoulder at me. This time the smiling face he was known to have was replaced with a stern, and dark one. “I won’t stand in Amaya’s happiness, but one wrong move from you and I’ll make sure you regret it. Not just in this lifetime, but in the rest of your lives. This isn’t a threat, but a promise.” 

 

A cold breeze blew between us and the tension was so powerful that the insects that were making noise, came to a halt. My knuckles white from grasping on to my sword. My jaw clenched, and my eyebrows knotted. I bit my tongue, holding back all the nasty words I wanted to say to him. I held it together as he walked away. I wanted to fight him, but I knew Luffy and Amaya would be disappointed in me, and I would never want to hurt someone who means a lot to them. Even if I see someone as a threat to my peace. My loyalty to them comes first.

 

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We decided to head to Zou first instead of Tozi. I was annoyed because meeting up with Amaya got delayed, but at the same time I was relieved because inside I was a mess. Chima pinched on the idea that we should reunite with the whole crew and bring them over to Tozi. Unfortunately, the stupid cook had his own agenda so the crew was split once again. Half of them went to Whole Cake Island to get him back, while Law’s crew and the rest of our crew were dropping off Chima before we headed to Wano. 

 

I was nervous to see Amaya. Is she mad at me for a reason I don’t know? Will she be happy to see me again? Will she pretend I even exist?

 

“Are you stressing that much?” Chima came along and sat in front of me, as I was focused on cleaning my swords. 

 

“I don’t know what you mean. I’m just minding my business here.” I tried to brush her away as I continued to clean my sword. 

 

“I mean, we’re about to arrive at Tozi.” She tilts her head to the side, “, and you have been cleaning the same sword the whole way here.” 

 

I take a look at my sword and realize I can see my reflection and everything behind me. I look down at my other two swords. Untouched. I breathed out from my nose as I slouched on the chair. Annoyed that she was right. 

 

“You should know that the one who she’s mad at is me. So you don’t need to worry about it.” Chima chuckles nervously. Remembering how on our last mission of saving her, she eagerly wanted to stay next to Amaya and fight next to her, regardless of Amaya telling her to go seek safety. 

 

“I don’t think she will be mad at you. Since you are here with us, that means she trusts you. She believed in your potential and knew you were coming back home safe. Whether it was with us or not.” 

 

“What makes you so sure? You know Amaya better than I do?” She raised her eyebrow at me and I saw through the corner of my eye a smirk firming in her face. 

 

“She’s just like Luffy. Same mentality when it comes to picking their crew I’ve noticed. That damn cook left everyone behind to do who knows what and there goes Luffy to save him, while the rest of us headed to Wano. 

Same thing with you. You were in danger, so she went to rescue you. You wanted to stay behind and fight, she entrusted you to come back and you are. Amaya knows what she is doing. So I doubt she’ll be mad at you for returning home safe.” 

 

Chima’s face changed into a pouting face, crossing her arms in front of her chest. “Well of course she trusts me. That crazy woman just picked me up randomly and told me I was part of her crew.” 

 

I hummed at her comment. “Same thing happened to me. I was about to die, until Luffy came and told me if I joined his crew, he would save me. Really had no other choice and well here I am. Crazy captains we have.” 

 

Chima chuckled, as she laid back on the chair. “Are you excited to see Amaya again after all this time? She may not show it, but she definitely still talks about you.” 

 

I tried to keep my composure. Amaya talking about me? Maybe I was overthinking that she didn’t want anything from me anymore. 

 

“Why are you surprised? Amaya has and will always have eyes for you. Ever since you both met two years ago, it seems like you permanently moved into her head. Were you worried that someone may have swayed her away from you?” 

 

“What? No, not at all.” I completely lied through my teeth. I was feeling uneasy after what Sabo had just told me, but this has made me feel more assured. “I just thought maybe she was done with me. I wrote letters to her and well she never wrote back, that's why.” I felt like a huge boulder from my shoulder finally lifted. 

 

“Letter? What letters?” 

 

My gaze turned to her in an instant. I scanned her face, waiting for her to say she was kidding. She looked confused at me.

 

“We are here! We’re about to dock!” Bepo announced through their voiceover. Chima quickly got up from her chair and cheerfully headed up to the dock. 

 

“Wait, Chima!” 

 

She was quickly gone and I was able to hear her cheer that she was finally home. I growled at myself. 

 

“Dammit Zoro. Get it together.” I paced myself back and forth trying to figure out what to say to Amaya. 

 

“Ugh screw it.” I picked up my swords and threw my backpack on. I took a deep breath and went up the ladder to the submarine's dock. I stepped out and I felt the breeze of the ocean softly hitting my skin. The smell of salt water filled my nostrils and the sun warming my skin once again. Something about the ambiance here has always been so warm and welcoming, that it made me feel relaxed. 

 

I looked out and noticed everyone was already heading into town, leaving me behind. “Dammit, why did no one wait for me?” I was annoyed not only for being the last person off the submarine but for being forgotten. I got off the submarine, but instead of following the rest of the crew, I felt a presence that was pulling me to the side. I look to my side and I see someone slouched down as they were picking something up from what the water washed up. I couldn’t tell who it was from the sun being set behind them, but I recognized it. I started to walk a bit faster without noticing my speed. The woman stood up and as the waves crashed, the wind breeze hit her face, revealing it. I stood still, paralyzed. Just the way I felt in Alabasta two years ago when I made eye contact with the mysterious woman on the roof. She felt my gaze and turned to face me. Her eyes widened as her body was now facing towards me. If it wasn’t for the ocean waves, I knew she would have heard how fast my heart was beating. 

 

After a year, she was finally standing in front of me. Just her and I.

 

My Amaya.

Notes:

my shaylaaaaaaa

Chapter 34: My Zoro

Notes:

song: do I wanna know - hozier version

note:GUYS IM SO SORRY I FUCKED UP ON CHP 32 AND I GOT KEI AND SUKI'S NAME WRONG?? OMG WHAT KIND OF AUTHOR IS MESSY WITH THEIR NOTES?! (it's me your honor, I'm guilty) I got their names correctly now, my bad...

❂ A few moments before Zoro’s arrival ❂

 

I was in yet another meeting. Feeling tired, but full of anticipation. The clock was ticking, and I hadn’t heard from Chima at all. My mind spirals with all sorts of scenarios. What if she got caught and was taken away? What if she got seriously injured and was hiding it from me by delaying her arrival? 

 

“Don’t you believe the same, my queen?” My eyes darted to the owner of the voice, who had a hint of poison. Venomous? Hard to tell. Harmless? I couldn’t confirm or deny it just yet. Chief Yue, who has been calling these meetings for the whole board to join, ever since I left for a year. I’ve heard from Chima that she’s been trying to take control here and there during my absence, but Mao and the rest of the board would stop it if she tried to cross the line. 

 

“No. Unfortunately, I do not believe the same as you.” I rested my chin on the palm of my hand as I diverted my attention to what she had brought to our attention. The whole reason for this meeting. 

 

“With all due respect, Chief, I do not believe adding more security around won’t help the situation that we’ve been having.” I sighed as I picked up the embroidery patch that someone from her team had found while patrolling. It was a white star with a thick red X in the middle of it. I looked at the old newspapers where I was the headline. The day of my coronation, the alliance I made between us and Fish-Man Island, and the newest one, the day Mao, Chima, and I “fought” against the marines in Dressrosa. All of the pictures had a huge red strikeout over our faces. 

 

“But my queen, if we added more security, we would be able to find out who the Star Hunters are. My priority is your safety.” She stands up, leaning on her palms against the table. 

 

“No, your priority is the people of Tozi. Making sure everyone is safe and that there’s no threat to the people. If the Star Hunters attack innocent people, then we will interfere. I’m not worried about a hate club. Myself, Chima, and Mao will be just fine. So I do-”

 

There was a small chuckle that interrupted me. Everyone snapped their heads to the slim, hazelnut hair colored woman who was trying to suppress it. 

 

“So no one was going to point out the obvious here?!” Mia is one of the snobbiest people on this board. She overlooked anyone and anything that came in and out of the island, making sure our trading was correct and documenting the people who left and entered. 

 

“No?” She raised her eyebrow as she crossed her arms across her chest. “There’s a recurring event that happens when we get new information about these Star Hunters. It usually happens when someone is not on the island. Someone...” Her eyes moved to the empty chair on my right. 

 

I felt my blood starting to boil at the realization of her assumption. It felt like someone was taking over control of my body. I slammed my hands down on the table, lifting myself as I stared with a blank face full of rage in my eyes. 

 

My vision of her got quickly replaced with black and a strong defensive energy that made me snap back to normal. I look up at Mao, but this time with an expression that I have only seen once in my life. Outrage.

 

“I will not just sit here and let you speak ill about not just my companion, but my friend Chima. Especially when during her absent. If you believe she has something to do with it, then you better figure out your plans because I will most definitely not let you go free if you ever bring this up, not just in these meetings but to anyone who is not here today.” Everyone in the room was completely paralyzed by his abrupt reaction. I couldn’t help but feel safe. Safe in the knowledge that I had chosen the correct people to stand by me. Even though Chima and Mao were completely different and will start budding heads a lot, knowing that they will defend each other just brought joy and assurance. 

 

“I never said she was involved with it. Did I? No! I was just saying the obvious of who’s always missing.” Mia tried to hide her shock with a disgusted face as she slumped back in her chair. She wasn’t wrong; that’s the horrible part. When something came up about the Star Hunters, Chima would be off the island, but my trust remains in her.

 

“I think is best we end the meeting now. Chief Yue, thank you for bringing up this information to us. If there are any updates, I suggest that to please have a one-on-one conversation with me first instead of summoning us together for a meeting where I am hearing all this for the first time.” Chief Yue bowed to me as everyone started to get up from their chairs and headed out. The tension in the air was slowly starting to ease up. 

 

“I apologize for my behavior.” Mao huffed out, rubbing the back of his neck. 

 

“No worries.” I gave him a hearty chuckle. “I probably would have said much worse things.” 

 

We hear running footsteps echoing through the halls, turning our heads to the door. 

“They’re here, they’re here!” Suki and Kei ran in with huge grins on their faces, trying to catch their breath. “Chima and Law are here! Come on, let’s get moving!” Kei grabbed Suki’s hand as she followed behind the boy, who was running excitedly. Their laughs and enthusiasm washed over the meeting that had just taken place.  

 

Mao and I follow behind and head out to the dock as we see Kei and Suki hugging Chima and Law. One by one, more and more people were coming out. I got to say hi again to Law’s crew, Usopp, and Robin. I meet the people who have tagged along from Wano. Momonoskue, Kin’emon, Kanjuro, Raizo, Inuarashi, and Nekomamushi. Last but not least, I finally got to meet Franky.

 

 “I’m happy that I finally got to meet you, Franky! Chima has told me so much about the two of you growing up. Thank you for taking care of her for all those years!” I hugged the huge cyborg, which made Rei look at him with awe. “So you’re a cyborg?! So, half-robot?! That’s so cool! Show me what you can do!” 

 

“Rei, be respectful.” Mao came forward and introduced himself to the crew. “Please allow me to show you around, Tozi, and where you are more than welcome to get a good rest before you continue your trip.” The group follows Mao, but Rei and Suki decide to stay back.

 

“Hey, where’s Zoro?” 

 

Rei’s question sent a shiver down my spine as I tried to keep my calm composure. Then I realized that half of Luffy’s crew was here and arrived in Law’s submarine, and not the Sunny. I turned to Law and Chima. 

 

“Actually, where’s Luffy and the rest of the crew? Why did half his crew arrive with you guys?” 

 

“Something happened with Sanji. There weren’t many details to spare, but Luffy decided to split his crew. He took half to find Sanji, while the rest of the crew and Law came to drop me off before they headed to Wano.” Chima explained. 

 

I sigh, feeling disappointed I didn’t get to see Luffy. I did feel proud. Proud that he didn’t turn his back on his friend who needed to leave the crew unexpectedly. Instead, he decided to take on the mission to bring him back. I couldn’t help but smile and have such an older sister proud moment. 

 

Rei grunted in annoyance. “It’s ok, Rei. Let’s go find some shells so we can give them a welcoming gift.” Suki softly said as she held his hand and smiled at him. “Oh okay..I guess.” Rei looked to the side, annoyed that Suki was able to calm him down quickly. Chima and I chuckled at how flustered he got and followed Suki to the shore. 

 

“Go ahead, you two. Go get some rest, I’ll go help the kids find some shells.” I waved goodbye to Chima and Law as I walked behind Suki and Rei. Seeing them happy and able to roam free here brought a sense of joy to me. Simply forgetting the bit of sadness I was feeling that Zoro wasn’t here, even though I couldn’t shake the feeling that he was here. 

 

Rei was focused on looking for the best shells for Suki on shore. Suki looked back at me, and a soft smile grew on her face. She giggled as she crouched down to whisper something in Rei’s ears, making me feel thrown off. Suki looked back at me and waved. I furrowed my eyebrows in confusion. Her ears weren’t looking at me; they were looking behind me.

 

I felt my body warm up, feeling nervous as I turned around to see who she was waving at. I couldn’t tell what was louder. Whether the tides of the ocean clash or the beating of my heart against my chest. I turned around, tucking my hair that was being brushed by the wind behind my ear. My eyes widened at the man in front of me. There he was. My…

 

“Zoro!” Rei and Suki ran passed me and jumped towards him. Zoro quickly got down on one knee and captured both kids in a big hug. Their smiles were contagious. Seeing how Zoro was so gentle and loving to them, tugged a string in my heart that I never once knew I had. 

 

“I’ve seen you two have grown quite a lot.” He patted Suki’s head as Rei nodded eagerly.

“Yeah! And we’ve gotten stronger, too! I need to show you how I’m about to master three sword styles just like you and-” 

“Rei. You still need to help me with the shells.” Suki gently pulled him towards her. “You can show him at dinner.” 

Rei once again, the hint of red appearing on his face, as he agreed and followed behind Suki back to shore. Leaving Zoro and I finally alone. 

 

“They missed you. The kids, of course.” I nervously chuckled. Why am I acting so weird?! Get it together, Amaya.  

 

“I’ve missed them too.” He gets up, dusting the sand from his knees. I couldn’t help but roam my eyes up his body. He has changed so much since the last time I got to see him last year. Zoro had a stronger aura around him. Stronger, confident,  yet his gaze towards me was still the same towards me. The same face, I could stare at forever and never get tired of. 

 

“So..” I cleared my throat, moving my head to the side, as I felt the warmth expand on my cheeks. “Let me take you to the rest of the group. They’re all unwinding down after traveling here, so…wait! Where are you going?!” Zoro turned on his heels and started to walk away.

 

“To your house. Isn’t that where everyone is at?” He turned over his shoulder. So much confidence in that man yet…

 

“The house is that way.” I point behind me. The opposite direction where Zoro was walking. He rubs the back of his head as he’s processing it. Processing what exactly? Who knows. 

 

“Hmm. I didn’t know you moved.” I was holding on to my smile, trying not to twitch my eye at his idiotic comment. 

 

“Just follow me.” I sigh as I turn on my heels and start to walk. “And don’t fall behind, if you get lost, I’m not going out to find you.” 

 

His chuckle at my empty threat made my heart skip a beat. I can feel his body so closely behind, and his eyes burying themselves in the back of my head. Feeling nervous. Nervous around the only man who was capable of making my heart swell with so much joy to the point I felt unworthy of his care and love. The letters, his loyalty to me, it was starting to seem unreal. 

 

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Dinner has never been so full of life. The table was full of food, drinks, stories, and laughter. I was able to talk more to Franky, Robin, and Momonosuke. After dinner, we all moved outside and headed to the shore next to the house as we gathered around the bonfire. Sitting in the warm sand. Usopp tells his stories about their travels to the kids with Franky. Chima, Robin, and Law engaged in conversation about history and medicine. Mao, Momonosuke, and his crew are discussing all sorts of fighting skills. It was a beautiful view I was taking in. Enjoying it all as I was taking small sips of the sake that was being poured into everyone’s cup by Axel and Soma.

 

“I didn’t realize the Queen can drink now.” I look up to my side at the man making himself comfortable next to me. I gave him a small smile as I took another small sip of it. Already feeling the effects of the alcohol. 

 

“I’ve always been able to drink. I only drink on special occasions. Like today. Celebrating Chima is back home safe.” I raised my cup to toast by myself as I took a longer sip of it. 

 

“Easy there. I don’t want you to get a hangover tomorrow morning.” Zoro’s fingers brushed against mine as he took the cup from my hands. My face was starting to feel warmer. Unsure if it was due to the alcohol, the bonfire, or the way he was looking down on me with that smirk on his face. Oh, that smile of his. That face. The face that I’ve missed so much; to see, touch, and - 

 

“Is that a new necklace?” His question snapped me back to reality. Fluttering my lashes as I gather my thoughts back to normal. Reaching out to the necklace that lay underneath my sun necklace.

 

“Oh yeah!” I looked down at it as I twirled the crescent moon charm with a blue sapphire gem in the middle. “It’s Sabo’s! When we reunited and had to go our separate ways, I just needed to make sure I had a piece of him as well, since-” I looked up, and could tell Zoro’s jaw was tensed, which indicated one thing to me. Sabo and Zoro not only met, but they also talked about me. “By your reaction, I can assume you’ve talked to him at Dressrosa. Sabo.”

 

“Yeah, Luffy’s brother.” His tone, the way his body stiffened up, and immediately brought the bottle of sake he was holding to his lip… was he…jealous?! 

 

“Yeah, and my brother as well.” Zoro immediately lowered the bottle and looked at me, but it was with caution, trying to read me. As if he were worried that he had heard incorrectly. 

 

“Sabo and I reunited about a year ago. I’ll admit, I couldn’t stop crying. Finding out one of my brothers was alive after believing he had died many years ago. I - I was happy. After we stopped crying, we were able to catch up properly. When it got to the topic of his feelings towards me,” I started to fidget with the necklace. Remembering that conversation I had with Sabo. “I needed to let him know that I always viewed him as a brother, and my love towards him was and will always as a sister.” Zoro’s shoulder looked softer as if a boulder had just been removed from it, and his face looked more relaxed now. “And besides, I did let him know that I already had someone in my life.” I shyly added as I looked away. 

 

“Oh? You do?” I can sense his smirk as I kept my eyes on the bonfire in front of me. He leaned towards me, his hand moved behind my back, resting next to my hip. I feel the warmth of his arm on my back. Biting my lower lip, trying not to react to his teasing. He wasn’t touching me, but it was starting to drive me crazy. 

 

“Tell me more about this person. What are they like?” I looked at him, noticing the distance between us had been closing in more. I couldn’t suppress my smile any longer, starting to cave in to his teasing. 

 

“I can’t tell you too much, but what I can say is,” I tilt my head to the side, as I lean a bit closer. Wanting to feel his touch. “He hasn’t left my mind or my heart since I’ve met this specific swordsman in Alabasta.” 

 

The laughter, the chattering, the fire crackling of the bonfire, the waves of the ocean, and all other noises were being silenced by the beating of my heartbeat. Feeling warm from the look of Zoro. The smell of sake filled my nostrils, making my eyes look down at his lips. Wondering if those lips still taste like sake. Like the first time I tasted them.  

 

As the night continued, yawns were starting to be heard, stories were coming to an end, and the bottles of sake were starting to be empty. Everyone was starting to head in to get a goodnight rest. Some of the kids were carried in, as some of the people who had too much to drink, like Axel and Penguin, were left out in the sand with a blanket lying on top of them. Even though the night was ending, the fire was still burning. The moon was brighter than ever, and the stars still stood out. 

 

“Oh, but you don’t get lost following behind me to my room?” I giggled as I walked into my room, and I looked over my shoulder at Zoro. “When I have you ahead of me, I can never get lost.” 

 

After a year. After 365 letters. I finally get to be with him once again. My zoro. 

Notes:

Should I do another smut chapter???????????