I'll Make Your Dreams A Reality

by Em_Bug

Summary:

"W-why the hell did you come back for?!" He yelled with tears streaming down his face, his whole body trembling as he never thought he'd see his face again.

His enemy gave a sad smile, stepping forward as the clown took a step back, hitting the table.

"Why didn't you tell me about her?"

When Buggy gets pregnant, he thought his dreams of finding the One Piece was gone for good. Until a second chance was offered to him.

Notes:

First fanfic I wrote in over ten years and first time writing a fanfic on here. Also Buggy and Shanks are both 18 when they split.

Enjoy! :)

Chapter 1: Chapter 1

“My treasure? If you want it, you can have it. I left everything I gathered in one place. Now you just have to find it!” Were the words that would go down in history- that sparked the new generation of pirates from the Pirate King.

Buggy always thought Shanks was going to be the next Gol D. Rodgers - their former captain, aka the Pirate King. Especially after their captain was executed right in front of their eyes on that rainy day, and their former crew that were once close, disbanded like it was nothing. Like he was nothing. He'd give up his dreams, and follow his lover best friend to find One Piece, and see him become the next Pirate King like Rodgers wanted. The clown would be fine to be just known as One of the members that helped Shank's find the treasure.

But that all came crashing down, when Shanks spoke words that he never thought he would ever hear. “I'm not ready to find the One Piece. Not yet,” Shanks said slowly as his- Rodger's - hat shielded his face from Buggy and held his hand out in the pouring ran towards him, “Come with me Buggy, let's-”

“You coward!” Buggy yelled at Shanks, as he slapped his hand away, and took a step back with a look of betrayal and disappointment. “Why would I ever go with you, when you're giving up?!”

The red haired boy opened his mouth- but no words were uttered. The younger boy scoffed, turning his back on him, with his fists shaking.

How could he give up so easily? Those words echo in the bluenette's mind, feeling even more abandoned. Captain Rodgers put his whole faith in you. While I was pushed to the side!

“If you're not going to find the One Piece, then I will,” Buggy said coldly before running away screaming from the top of his lungs; “From now on Shanks - you're my enemy!”

Buggy never looked back, because he knew if he did - he'd run right back to Shanks, beg for forgiveness and hold him in his arms and never let go. His heart ached for that coward, and he hated himself for that.

But, he has to do it. To prove to himself, to Gol D Rodgers, the crew and the cowardly Shanks- That Buggy the Clown is more than a clown - he's a king. The rightful Pirate King.

“But…what do I do now? How do I get a crew, a ship, and more importantly…” Buggy's stomach growled as he held it, “how the hell do I get food? Much less money.”

The boy scanned his surroundings, as his eyes landed on a help wanted poster. A performer at exotic club for exotic people, Buggy could tell it was sketchy, but he was desperate for money. He decided he was that desperate to fall in the trap.

One of the many worst decisions Buggy will ever make.

~☆~

Buggy wasn't worried about not getting the job - after all he does have that cursed (maybe blessed) nose and the terrific personality of his that landed this job for him.

However, he didn't take to account his dysphoria, and was now a bit too self conscious about his own body. Buggy wore a jester themed outfit; a corset that was red with diamond pattern that barely covered her small chest, a black thong and mismatched thigh high stocking with red pumps, and his blue hair in high pigtails that went through a jester's hat.

He never felt this exposed to anyone - and that's saying a lot after being a crew full with the majority of the members being guys. He felt suffocated as lustful eyes scanned his body from old men and his new boss. Buggy wanted to run and hide. But he couldn't, because he promised himself that he was going to get off of this island, and show everyone (Shanks) that he is the rightful Pirate King. And nothing will stop him from reaching his goal.

“Dance for us Red Nose,” one of the clients slurred, as he slapped Buggy's thigh, snapping out of his thoughts and earning a small yelp from him. He shot a glare at the man for that damn nickname, before moving his hips and running fingers on his own body. As predatory eyes were all on him - staring at his small chest, as some hands wee reaching towards his body, as if he was just an object.

But for now, Buggy must play along as the fool, if he wants to make it to the top. I'll show that Shanks, and that damn Rodgers. If that's the last thing I'll do. Mark my words.

~☆~

“Ms Buggy, you're six weeks pregnant.”

That sentence shattered what left of a dream Buggy had for himself. Already in distraught with his life and covered in a mix of bruises and cigarettes burns.

How the Hell could this happen?!

“Ex-fucking-cuse me?” He didn't even bother to correcting the doctor about his pronouns, as he looked at his flat stomach.

What was supposed to be a regular and mandatory check up for any STDs and a supposed stomach bug, now turned his world once again- upside down.

“You're six weeks-”

“I heard you the first time,” Buggy snapped at the doctor, “how can that be? I made sure I was careful. Who the hell could-.”

The slick and slippery sound of skin smashing into each other echoed in the hotel room. “Bugs,” a husky voice spoke as they plowed into Buggy, and held him in place, fingers digging into his hips tightly.

“You're so beautiful like this. Your body was made for me and me alone.” The voice growled into his ear before biting his shoulder.

Buggy screamed in a mix of pleasure and pain, digging his nails in the sheets beneath his body. “F-fuck you asshole, as if you own my body.”

Buggy could feel that fucker smirking on top of him, as the male went faster and harder. A hand grabbed the young man's long blue hair, pulling it, earning a moan from him. “Buggy I-.”

Buggy quickly shook the memory out of his head. Nope, not him. It can't be him. That was a long time ago. He mentally argued with himself as his fingers digged into his pants.

The doctor clears his throat. “If you're going to keep the pregnancy, I recommend taking it easy at your job, or to find another one.” He continued.

Yeah, no. If I did that, the perverted boss of mine would kill me. Buggy shudders in fear. Why of all people it has to be me? My life is already hard enough as is.

All Buggy could do was smile and give a nod to the doctor before leaving. He held his stomach as he slowly walked to his crappy apartment that he was able to save with little money he had from his crappy job.

Buggy was trying to come to terms of becoming a single young parent with no help from anyone. All that thinking made him dizzy and made him throw up - but that could all just be from being pregnant.

“Damn it, how could I become a pirate now?”

~☆~

A few months passed, and Buggy's bump was starting to show a bit to his dismay, which caused some worry about his job, though to his luck (if you could call that), he still had clients, who to his disgust, fetishize pregnant people and not to mention the constant misgendering. Thankfully though, he got paid a pretty large sum of money before that damn boss takes a large chunk from it.

But in other news, the very pregnant man had found himself some good acquaintances and roommates, working at the club; Alvida, fellow dancer and Galdino “Mr. 3”, a bartender. Both were former pirates that were in a similar situation like Buggy's. 

“So, who's the father?” Alvida casually asked one day while the club was slow, causing Buggy to spit out his water onto the bar, causing Galdino to let out an annoyed sigh. “Wait, you don't know who it is?”

“Alvida!” Buggy shrieks as his cheeks were flushed. “Why would you assume I don't know who the father?”

“So you do?”

“I didn't say that-”

“It's either you do, or you don't. It's quite simple, hon.” Alvida interrupts Buggy as she drank her cheap red wine. “So Blue, what's the story?”

Buggy huffed as he massaged his temples. “Fine, I'll tell ya a bit. But then you have to drop it, got it?! This person is dead to me.”

“Fine. Now spill it, Red Nose.”

“Don't call me that!” Buggy sighed. “We were crew mates on a old Pirate crew,” he began choosing to be selective on the information he was willing to give. “It was just one hookup, Hell I don't even remember his name,” the clown lied, “We drifted apart after our crew split.” His voice was full of spite, but his heart was in pain as his mind reliving those awful memories. “And that's all I can say. Now will you let it go.”

Both Alvida and Galdino glanced at each other, a bit dissatisfied with the basic answer, but didn't want to upset their pregnant friend anymore than he already is.

“Do you know the gender of the baby is yet?” Galdino cleared his throat, trying to change the subject a bit.

Buggy smiled slightly and shook his head. “I want to be a surprise- a surprise that I choose this time.”

Mr. 3 pouts. “You're not fun aren't you curious?”

Buggy was about to answer but was cut off.

“Buggy! You got a customer that requested you.” The owner of the club shouted.

Buggy let's out an annoyed sigh. “Damn, it's tough to be wanted.” He mumbled as he gets up. “See you at the apartment.” And with that, Buggy walked away from his friends.

“Ew! I think this bitch broke her water!” A voice screamed in disgust. 

~☆~

“Congrats Ms. Buggy, It's a baby girl.” The delivery doctor said, “though we do have to put her in the NICU to monitor due to her size.” He said as Buggy's baby was taken away from him.

Why, Buggy began to breath heavily as he tried to calm himself, Couldn't I protected you better? He let out a cry, as Alvida and Galdino tried to comfort their distressed friend.

“It'll be ok Bugs,” Alvida tried to comfort him, but this just caused Buggy to cry even more - especially after hearing that nickname that was only used by him.

“She came too early. I-I don't think she'll make it,” Buggy manage to croaked in between sobs.

Galdino firmly, but still gently took a hold of his friend's shoulders, making him look him in the eyes. “What kind of parent would think so little of their crew member, much less their own daughter?”

Buggy sniffed as he tried to make the tears stop, looking at his friends. “You're right, thank you Galdino. I have to believe Uta will be fine.”

Alvida gave a puzzled look. “Uta? That's what you decided to name her. What happened to Alvida Jr?”

“I thought it was going be Galdino the Great Jr.” Galdino piped up.

Buggy playfully rolled his eyes at his friends. “I've always loved the name. I found the name from an old book about sunken islands.”

“Hey- take a look at this Bugs,” a young boy's voice called out on to the deck.

A young Buggy came over and laid right next to him. “Aren't you suppose to be helping me mopping the deck.”

“Blue! Take a look at this - islands that were mysteriously sunken.” The boy in the strawhat ignored Buggy's comment. “These islands had cool names. Like Evergreen island - though supposedly it was always snowy, which is ironic.”

Buggy glances at the map, soon forgetting about mopping the deck. Then something caught his eyes. “Uta island.” He reads as he glances at his friend, knowing he'd have some sort of facts about this island.

“Uta was an island full of famous musicians with musical themed plants and animals, but it was mysteriously sunken. Cool right?!” The boy's eyes sparkled with excitement, causing the clown to chuckle.

“You're such a nerd Red.”

“Y'know we should name our future child.” 

“What?!” Buggy choked looking at his friend with disbelief. “Y'know we both boys, right? We can't have a child.”

Red pouts. “Ok, then how about the name our future ship.”

Buggy rolled his eyes. “Fine.” 

“Promise?”

“What the Hell are you two punks doing?” Rayleigh, the right-hand man of the captain, yelled as he hits both boys on their head. “Stop daydreaming, and get back to mopping the deck.”

Both boys scurried to their feet, and couldn't help but chuckled - seemingly confirming their promise.

Back to the present, Buggy was able to meet his daughter after a few hours in the NICU, holding Uta gently, crying with joyful. “You're as strong and stubborn as Red, huh, Uta?” He said in between sobs.

Uta had a unique hair color - natural split hair, red and white with purple eyes. She looked exactly like him, to Buggy's dismay.

Alvida and Galdino glanced at each other at the mention of Red.

“And thank the gods, you don't have my cursed nose.” The new dad said, trying to lighten up the mood. Which caused the three of them to laugh.

Buggy held her close to his chest and whispered a vow to her. “I promise, whatever dream you may have Uta - big or small, I will make it a reality for you.”

Uta let's out a coo, as if she was replying to Buggy. He kissed the top of her head.

This was now his treasure- his world. And he will never abandon her like his crew, that Red head.

Chapter 2: Chapter 2

Summary:

Where Buggy owes a lot of berries, old wounds are reopened, and a seed is planted in his brain.

Notes:

Warning: this chapter contains a rape scene, I tried to make it short. There will be '!SKIP!' before the scene starts and a '!STOP!' when it ends.

This chapter was really hard for me to write, didn't know where exactly I wanted to go with it, and the subject. But I tried my best.

Also, thank you for the people who left kudos on my last chapter! I really appreciate it, also fair warning- I suck at writing smut, but still hope you enjoy! :3

“Blue,” Red slurred his words together as he leaned close to Buggy's neck, his voice reeking of alcohol, “why don't you kiss me?”

It was a clear summer midnight, the moon shining above the two apprentices. They just stole beers out of their captain's quarters, while the rest of the crew was sleeping.

Buggy choked on his beer, causing him to gag. “Why would anyone want to kiss you, stupid Red!” He blushes fiercely that he'll blame the alcohol later when he's sober. He tries to back away, but the older boy wrapped his arm around Buggy's waist, causing him to let out a squeak. “You're drunk, shidiot.” He pathetically hits Red's chest, earning a chuckle from him.

The moonlight shined down on the red haired boy's face, causing the bluenette to blush even more. Buggy wouldn't exactly call Red handsome (not that he would admit to himself) at this moment.

Damn him, Buggy thought. Damn him, his stupid hat, his beautiful eyes and smile-

“Maybe, but I'm sober enough to know what I want,” Red purrs as his lips get dangerously close to Buggy's, causing butterflies to form in the younger boy's stomach. “And right now, I want the cute clown with the pretty nose to kiss me.”

“Red-” Buggy's voice was hitched as the boy's hand was close to his chest, causing him to freeze. Quickly debating whether to push Red away or run away.

“Buggy, I-”

~☆~

“-Hurry up Daddy. I don't want to be late for my performance at the bar.”

A ten year old girl jumped onto twenty-eight year old Buggy's disheveled bed, waking him up from his “nightmare”.

Damn it…that's the fifth I dreamed of that asshole again this week. I must be dying, or somethin’.

“What happened to ‘Good morning Daddy, I made you breakfast?’ I miss those days.”

Uta giggled as she threw herself at her dad, smiling wide as she kissed his cheek. “I didn't think you'd want me to burn the kitchen…again.” She recalls, causing them to both grimace at the last eventful father's day.

“It took me a long while to ever eat pancakes.” Buggy joked, earning a playful slap on his arm from his daughter.

“I've gotten better since then!” Uta pouted as Buggy playfully messed with her hair.

“I'm only joking, princess. You've gotten a lot better.” He chuckled as she grabbed his arm trying to get him out of bed. “Why the rush?” Buggy asked amused at her poor attempt.

Uta bit the inside of her cheek as she gave him an irritated look. “You forgot about my performance at the bar, didn't you?”

“I haven't,” Buggy acted offensively. In truth, he hoped that Uta would somehow forget about it, and not wanting to face Mihawk, or worse- Crocodile. But he should've known better- that damn sperm donor has-maybe had- a great memory even with the tiniest things. “I just overslept. What time is it?”

“9:30.”

“And when is your performance?”

“At 10.”

“Holy shit, kiddo! We're going to be late!” Buggy shrieks as he gets up at the speed of light and runs straight to his walk-in closet full of flashy and flamboyant clothes. “Uta deary, make sure you have your best outfit. We must show these losers up.”

Uta nods as she twirls around, showing off her frilly yellow dress, and flips her bunny-like ponytails. “Obviously, it's my one chance to share my music all over the grand line!” She sang.

That's right- one of the apprentices of the King of the Pirates, gave up his dreams of finding the One Piece, in favor of his daughter's- his ‘One Piece’. And he was fine with that, as long as hers became true.

Uta may look like that cursed man, but (thankfully) she sure did take after me, both in fashion and personality. Buggy thought happily.

Buggy effortlessly tied his long blue hair up in a ponytail, and picked his outfit. He wore a white puffy shirt and a motley pattern vest, and tight pants to match. He gave one final look over, before facing Uta. “Ready, princess?”

“I was born ready.”

“That's my girl.”

And now carrying his whole world in his arms, Buggy finally felt like nothing could go wrong in his life.

"But could we get breakfast first, daddy?" 

"Of course. Anything you want, Uta."

 

~☆~

“You're payment, clown,” an intimidating man, Sir Crocodile, blew smoke in Buggy's face as his hook was dangerously close to his neck. As soon as he and Uta arrived at the bar, owned by one of the most powerful Shichibaki, Buggy was dragged away from his daughter, who was distracted by the bartender that was relatively friendly to them. “I'm still waiting on that billion berries you owe me for graciously letting your daughter sing.”

Buggy gulped nervously as he raised his hand in self defense. “Listen Croccy baby,” his voice matching the fear shown on his face, “couldn't we negotiate it? To bring the price a bit down?”

The clown hoped the warlord would have mercy on him today, and actually dropping the unreasonable debt that was placed upon him. After Crocodile “saved” his life from the strip club, and had a decent life for Uta- Buggy was at the mercy of the man.

!SKIP!

The extremely taller man lets out a disapproving tsk, before eyeing the shorter one's body, and smirking. He took one big, long puff right into Buggy's face, as his hook went from his neck to his waist. “Hm, I might be willing to let her sing for free, if you let me fuck you.” He simply spoke with an evil grin.

Buggy's face went pale white, though he should've expected it though. “Fine, but you have to promise me Uta will be able to sing here for at least a month.” He begged, earning a smug look from the warlord. If slapping that look off of Crocodile's face didn't result in Uta being an orphan, Buggy would have.

“Fine. Now strip.” Crocodile ordered as he leaned back on the couch, as he eyed Buggy like a predator eyeing their meal.

A shiver of disgust went through his body, but just gave a tight smile and began to strip. He didn't tease, or be flirtatious- even though that was his specialty. Buggy just wanted to get over it.

“And your binder, Clown.”

“Can't it stay on, Croccy-baby?”

Crocodile gave an annoyed-almost pissed off look to the stupid man in front of him.

“Y-you're right. I'll get it off.”

Buggy took a deep breath and began to pull his binder off.His chest felt tight, as if he tossed his safety net to the side, as he stood in front of the predator waiting to devour him whole.

“Pretty girl, suck.” Crocodile smirked as he held one of his hands up, which had big gold rings. 

The clown sighed as he tried not to let the misgendering affect him. Buggy wasn't going to let this…thing get the better of him. He got on his knees, and began to suck on each individual finger. Crocodile shoved them deep in his throat, as his free hand groped Buggy's chest. The bluenette gagged as he was shaking a bit, feeling like a prisoner in his own body.

“That's it slut, now turn around and I want you to bend over and your ass facing me.” He ordered as he slid his fingers out. Buggy was trying to catch his breath, wiping the drool off his lips. Crocodile glared and slapped his thigh, earning a yelp from the younger man. “Don't keep me waiting on you, fool.”

Buggy fought the urge to roll his eyes. He turned around facing away from the older man, and bent over exposing his wet cunt. Crocodile smirked as he slapped it, earning a weak moan from the clown, who blushed fiercely. “My, already wet you whore. So the tales from when you were on Rodger's crew were true.” He hummed, as he pinched his folds.

Buggy whimpered as he couldn't help but shoot death glares at Crocodile, which he responded with a laugh. “Awe, did I hit a sensitive spot, Clown?” He then, without warning, roughly shoved his two fat fingers in him, thrusting harshly. "Hate the I mention Rodger's crew, or-."

Damn him! Buggy thought as he blocked the last half of Crocodile's sentence, even though he was already thinking of that damn crew mate of his. Fuck him and this guy, I wish could just strangle them.

"T-too rough, slow down." Buggy moaned in between thrusts as he tried to keep his upper half from falling. "I-I'm already-!"

Slap!

Tears were threatening to escape him, as Crocodile spanked him quite harshly on his ass, with end of his hook being replaced by a whip - it was probably swapped in when Buggy was choking on the man's finger.

Crocodile tsked and switched from thrusting his fingers, and pinched Buggy's folds, earning a dissatisfied whine. "Selfish pig!" He hissed, tightening his pinch making the folds a lot redder, as the clown cried in mix of pain and in pleasure. "You think you deserve to cum before me?" He barked, as he ordered someone to bring the clamps and the gag, earning a fearful look from Buggy.

"A-anything but that!" He begged, but to no avail, as one of the workers gagged Buggy's nipples, and gagged him with a strap on. Then to Buggy's horror, the worker began to strip, before walking towards Crocodile unzipping his pants and pulling down his pants, along with his boxers.

Thwack!

Buggy jolted as he felt Crocodile's huge dick slap his clit, earning a muffled whine. Then his face was grabbed by the woman in front of him, and spat on the dildo, prepping it. "You better make me feel good bitch." She warns, right before inserting it inside herself and began to fuck Buggy's face.

"Impatient aren't we?" Crocodile chuckled, amused, as he forcefully shoved his dick in Buggy's clit, earning a muffled cry. "Damnit, woman you're so fucking tight! No wonder-!"

Buggy was trying so hard to ignore Crocodile and the other woman, he let his mind drift somewhere else, just wanting a distraction until this was over.

!STOP!

~☆~

"You did an amazing job, Bugs! And you looked beautiful while taking me." Red awed with gleam in his eyes as Buggy wiped the cum off his mouth. "I knew your mouth was amazing on my fingers, but I didn't think it'd be more amazing on my dick." He pouts.

Blue let's out a shriek as he covered the older man's mouth as his whole face blushed. "Not so loud dummy! Do you want to wake up the whole crew!" He then glares at him. "And I told you to stop calling me that." Buggy snapped at him, earning a chuckle from Red. "And don't say foolish things!"

The young men were alone on the ship, while the rest of the crew were getting drunk and partying with the locals that they helped free from a Celestial Dragon and their pirate goons.

"Sorry Blue, got too excited." Red said with an apologetic look. "And it's hard to believe that you tasted my dick before my lips." He looked at Buggy to see what his reaction was. Yes, at seventeen about to be eighteen next week- the young men did oral before kissing each other on the lips. 

But Buggy just gave a small shrug in response, since he didn't know why he exactly agreed. "Sometimes it's better not to have an answer on how people work." He blinked as he saw Red laying down on deck. "What the Hell are you doing, shidiot?"

The strawhat man gave a sly smile. "Well since you helped me with my problem- it's only fair I eat you out." He shrugged as he waits for the other man to take off his pants.

That's right...it's been a week since Red found out the clown was a girl and not a guy. It wasn't quite a secret but both Rogers, Rayleigh and Crocus thought it'd be a good idea and easier on Buggy if he was raised a boy, and kept his 'true' gender a secret from the rest of the crew. Which Buggy didn't mind, since he a boy in his eyes.

The bluenette was hesitant on stripping, especially out on the deck where they could get caught at any moment. "But what if we get caught?" He whispered as he felt anxious.

"We won't."

"But-"

"Bugs," Red interrupted as he looked at his friend with serious eyes, "I promise you, we won't get caught. And if we do, I will to take the blame." He gave a sincere smile. "Please, I want to make you feel good, like you did for me."

"...fine." Buggy mumbled as he took off both his pants and boxers, exposing his glistening wet clit. He quickly and hovered over Red's face. Even though 99% of the time he was confident in his appearance, he felt nervous when it came to his private parts. "Am I too heavy?"

Red ignored Blue's question, as he stared at awe with his mouth salivating staring at what he'd consider 'precious treasure'. "Beautiful," he murmured against his skin, before turning to his inner thigh, kissing and sucking on the sensitive flesh.

Buggy let's out a hitch breath with a whimper in response. He could feel the person underneath smirking, wanting to slap it right off. "Oi, what are-!"

Red interrupted once again with his tongue, which he- to Buggy's dismay- exceeds in both. Shoving in between the folds. He licked and sucked on the clit. He felt his partner's legs trembled. The older man held the younger's waist in place, devouring him as if he was going be his last meal on Earth.

"F-fuck R-red, I-I think I'm-!"

~☆~

Even when I faint, my mind betrays me and thinks of him. Was the first thing that popped in his head.

Buggy soon came too, as he felt someone dressing him. He peeked over and saw a young woman with raven hair and tan skin. He blinked, trying to remember what was her name, only knowing she's working under Crocodile. The bluenette quickly scans around the room, seeing that man had left him in a humiliating state.

Something bird related. Was it Birdie? No, that doesn't sound quite right. Raven, or-?

"Thanks Robin," Buggy mumbled while blushing with embarrassment, as he soon remembered her name. Robin was also the bartender that kept Uta distracted. "I owe you one...again." Hoping that she wouldn't bring up the assault that happened.

Robin gave a quiet hum in response. "I just think you and your daughter deserved better." She simply answered, which did sting Buggy- because she was right; Uta did deserve better. "Especially since you're from the Pirate King's crew."

It was Buggy's turn to let out a hum in response. Even though he was grateful that she didn't bring it up- this was just a sour subject to bring up, probably even more.

Then, the young woman leaned into the man's ear. "But between you and me- I think you have more potential to be the Pirate King, than Sir Crocodile. If you're interested, his maps are kept in his office, which he won't be in for another hour or so." Robin whispered before standing up and heading towards the door. "I'd hurry if I were you; Uta's been worried and her performance is in five minutes." And with that she left.

Something took over Buggy's feeling- an emotion that he thought he was long gone after having his daughter. 

Adventure. The word that once felt foreign to him, Buggy felt alive, once more.

My treasure? If you want it, you can have it. I left everything I gathered in one place. Now you just have to find it! Buggy's old captain's words rang in his head, his hands turned into fists as he had determined look on his.

I'll find it you old man, and everyone who doubted me. And when I do- I'll make everyone that has done me wrong, pay.

Buggy quickly adjusts himself once again and walked towards Uta.

Especially that damn Red.

Notes:

Thanks for reading! Kudos and comments are appreciated! Next chapter should be out sometime next week, or so! :D

Chapter 3: Author's Note

Summary:

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Hi, thank you so much for reading thus far! I never would imagine this fanfic would be so popular, really from the bottom of my heart - thank you and I appreciate everyone who comments, leave kudos, and bookmarks it, it really makes me giddy and warm inside. 

So, I will probably won't update this until the week after. But that's because I'm working on a one shot that will be a sort of prequel/different pov- which will be Mihawk's, who'll be introduced in the next chapter. And the one shot will be called, Yearning For Red.

But the one shot is totally optional! So it won't have major affect on this story if you choose to skip on it, it just adds more context to a certain relationship, that'll be mentioned but it'll be surface level.

With that being said, keep an eye out for the one shot, and thank you so much for reading! The next chapter will be out next week :3

Chapter 4: Chapter 3

Summary:

Where Buggy puts his plan to action, risking both his and Uta's life if this falls through.

And Uta meets three mysterious boys, and a swordsman that makes her curious of Buggy's past.

Notes:

Thank you all for leaving nice comments and kudos on my last chapter, it means so much to me :,)

There will be a small announcement at the end of the chapter.

Enjoy! :)

Edit: here's the song that Uta is singing: https://youtu.be/WmkRJd2Lv0A?si=zLJFLOcNJTKrglLb
It's Believe by Fold 5 and the 2nd OP for OP

“Oh there you are dad,” Uta said with concern, as she put her hands on her hips as she saw Buggy walking towards her, “where were you?”

“I'm sorry Uta. But I was talking with Crocodile,” he smiled as he scooped her up, “and he said he'll let you perform the whole month.” Buggy kissed his daughter's cheek, making her giggle.

If my heist doesn't pay off then you might not ever perform, or worse. The clown thought to himself as his grip on the little girl tightened, trying to stop himself from thinking of the worse. Because this has to work, there's no other way - to finally put his name on a wanted poster again.

Uta squirmed in his arms. “Dad, you're squeezing me too tight.” Buggy instantly loosens his tight before putting her down, with an apologetic look. “Also, Ms Nico left breakfast for you at the bar. I already ate mine.”

“OK, thank you sweetie.” He hums as he glances at the room, making sure that he has a secure exit plan for him and his daughter, when he grabs the map.

The bar was pretty big. It was crowded with rich drunken men, their wives nagging them about being drunk at 10 in the morning, and others were mocking the performers.

“So when is your performance?”

And just on cue, an announcer walked up to the stage. “Ladies and gentlemen, I'm happy to announce our next performance; Uta singing ‘Believe.’ Oi, is this some little kids shit? What do I look like, a daycare employee? And don't all little kids believe in like some made up stuff, like santy clause?” He chuckled as the crowd laughed.

That nerve of that damn guy, I swear I'll punch him to a pulp for disrespecting my princess! The ex pirate promised to himself before looking at his daughter.

Uta's face scrunched in anger at the mockery, as her hands turned into fists, shaking in pure rage. Buggy instantly pulled her into a hug, and ran his hands through her hair trying to soothe her. “Shh, ignore them, sweetie. They're just talentless assholes trying to bring you down. You're going to show them what actual talent is.” 

This made Uta giggled and made her a bit better. "You're right- I'll show them what real talent is."

“Knocked them dead, kiddo.” Buggy said as he pulled her in a quick hug. “And do not use your devil fruit powers this time.” He whispered the last part into Uta's ear.

“I won't, I promise.” She said with a big smile before walking towards the stage. As soon as she was at the mic, she began to sing a song she wrote called, “Believe”.

Buggy stayed there a few moments, making sure she didn't use her devil fruit, Uta Uta no Mi, which has the ability to transport anyone that listens to her singing to a virtual world that she named, “Uta's world”. So after realizing what his daughter's powers were, he came up with a (not-so) solid bullet proof plan. Which is for her not to think of Uta's world, instead live in the present and just breathe. It works about ten percent of the time.

Though, I do hope that Uta will put the patrons to sleep, so we could easily escape… He thought, the only time he wishes his daughter would disobey him.

As soon as Uta began to sing the first verse, Buggy began to sneak his way through the crowd without Uta or anyone else noticing his absence. He used his chop chop ability to steal a set of keys - just in case - from one of the guards that was supposed to be watching the crowd, but instead was drunk and harassing innocent women who were trying to enjoy themselves. He ran straight into the backrooms, which one of those doors should lead him to Crocodile's office.

~☆~

“Ok, which of these doors lead to Croco freak's office? Damnit Buggy, think!” Buggy whispered as he scanned the room. It seemed nothing but a very narrow and endless hallway, with too many doors to choose, to his dismay. “Knowing him, the office is probably like a secret room, or maybe-” He was cut off when his transponder snail went off.

The bluenette picks it up. “What do you want Alvida, I'm a bit busy at the moment.” He snapped in a whispered tone.

“Enjoying some asshole's daughter's performance- since he's too busy to attend,” She fires back, which caused Buggy to flinch slightly, “where the fuck are you, Bugs?"

“I also think Uta is accidentally putting some people to sleep,” Galdino adds in a whispered tone.

Buggy couldn't help but let out a sigh of relief- thanking the gods for his daughter's ability coming in handy once again. He debated whether to tell his friends, people who've been there for him and his daughter since the beginning.

He decided to tell them. “I can't play house anymore. I need to become a pirate again,” Buggy confesses. “I'm stealing any treasure I can gather from Crocodile, a ship, and a treasure map to the One Piece, that a little birdie told me recently.” He lets out a sigh. “And I'd like you, the lovely Alvida and generous Galdino to join me, and Uta's pirate crew, as co captains.”

There was a moment of silence. Buggy felt anxious, he was about to hang up, not wanting to waste anymore time. But then he heard two laughs.

“Fine, we'll join your ridiculous dream if it means we get to share the One Piece between us,” Alvida hums.

“So what do you want us to do, co-captain?” Galdino grinned.

Buggy felt tears of joy coming out of his eyes. “Oh guys, you're the best thing that happened to me and my daughter.” He said, trying to hide the crying in his voice as he was walking through the hallway. “Ok, I want you and Alvida to quickly grab Uta as soon as she finishes singing, steal one of Crocodile's boats, and I'm going to steal the map, a log post, and some treasure. Then we sail off.” Buggy said as he soon spotted an odd “brick” that was a little bit too prominent against the others. “I think I found something. I'll meet you guys at the dock.” And he hung up before they could respond.

The clown slowly walked towards it, pressing the button, which revealed a secret room that was filled with different maps, and treasures. Buggy smirked. “Predictable Croccy.” He hums as he begins searching for the map to the One Piece, as he took three of the log posts, and any gold and beris he could fit in his pockets.

“Ah, ha! Found it, come to papa,” he shoved the map into his back pocket as he stood up. And that's when he felt a familiar hook around his neck. Smoke blew into Buggy's nose, causing him to hold his coughs.

“What do we have here? A useless clown slut trying to steal my map?” Crocodile growled. “Trying to be the next Pirate King, eh? Don't make me laugh.”

Shit, Buggy thought to himself as his body was shaking in fear, I have to come up with something quick, or else I'm a dead man. He scans the room for any possible exits. That when he notices a small window that he could possibly slide through. Though he only has one shot to make this escape. The clown just has to play his cards right…

And Buggy the Clown has always had luck on his side.

“Any last words clown?” Crocodile's hook scraped Buggy's neck. “And don't worry about your daughter- I'm pretty sure Doflamingo would want her for a pretty-!”

Buggy used his chop-chop ability to punch Crocodile right in his face as his hand detached from his body, cutting him off in the process. This caused the bigger man to stumble back, as he detached his head from his body. Buggy quickly sprinted away.

“My last words to you asshole is,” the clown flipped Crocodile off with both of his floating hands before re-attaching to his body. “Is eat fucking shit.” Buggy spat at his abuser, as he ran towards the narrowed window and barely got himself through.

“I'm going kill you, you fucking clown! If that's the last thing I do,” Crocodile yells after him. Buggy couldn't make up the rest of his words as he ran further away.

Normally the pirate clown would shitting himself in fear. But now? Now he's free from all that, he could finally be the pirate he knows that he's destined to be.

Yes, I'm finally doing it, tears came running down his face.

“I'm finally going to find the One Piece!” He cried out with tears of joy, as flyers began to fall down from the sky of Buggy's wanted posters from news croos. The clown ran straight to the docks.

~☆~

One hour ago…

“No way, my Dad's going to be a pirate, again?” Uta bounced on her heels excitedly as Alvida and Galdino updated her on Buggy's dream. “That means people can hear my voice around my world, that means I could be famous!” She clapped happily with news.

Maybe I'll even make some new friends!

Alvida gave a hum in response. “Of course. But your dad needs to gather some things before we sail off. And he designated you as the musician for the crew.” She said as she was trying to distract Uta from noticing Galdino was pushing Crocodile's henchmen off the boat with his wax ability. “But I need you to keep an eye out for him, while me and Mr 3 prepare to sail. Can you do that for me?”

Uta nods as she stands guard by the ship, giggling as she was excited to be going off to sea for the first time in her little life. She wondered what her adventure would entail.

Maybe agents will notice my talent, she thought as she daydreams of being a famous singer across the grand line.

“Hey come back here, Ace and Sabo!” A voice cried. “Give me back my hat.”

Uta was on guard as she was getting her vocals ready to use her powers.

“Ha! Not a chance, Crybaby.” Another one laughed. She notices two boys running closer to her as they toss the younger boy's(?) hat between each other.

“It's not even yours, it's Shanks's.” The other boy called out.

"He gave that to me, and you know that- you jerks!"

Uta realized that the two boys were going to end up crashing into her before she could use her power to stop them.

“Wait, stop you're going to-!” Uta warns before both boys crash into her, causing her to groan as tears run down her face, as the boys were accidentally crushing her. “Get off of me jerks! Can't you see where you're going?” They quickly scrambled to their feet while being flustered.

“Ah jeez Sabo, why didn't you stop,” which due to deduction would make him Ace. “You made a pretty girl cry.” The boy covered in freckles snapped at the blonde hair with goggles.

“Me? You were the one that crashed into her first-!”

“Will someone please help me up?” Uta demanded as both boys offered their hands to pull her up. But before she could be pulled up, she notices long stretchy arms grabbing the boys by the shoulders.

“Ha! Finally caught up, now give me back my hat-”

“Wait Luffy-!”

“You idiot-!”

“Not again-!” Uta cried out, as she was now crushed by three boys instead of two. Now she was beyond angry. “Uta punch!” She screamed as she began hitting the boys.

After a few knuckle sandwiches, now with bruised faces all three boys sat on their knees, as Uta stared down at them with hands on her hips as she held the straw hat in one of them.

“Now,” she said as she glanced at the boy with the freckles, then the one wearing a top hat, and then finally the ones with tears streaming down his face. “Why don't you guys introduce yourself before explaining why you two knuckle heads keep picking on him.”

The boy with the freckles stood up slowly before bowing his head down at her. “I'm sorry ma'am, we got carried away. I'm Ace.” He introduced himself before pointing at the blonde hair boy. “That's my brother, Sabo.” Then he points at the boy with a scar beneath his right eye. “And that's our younger brother-,”

“-Luffy and I'm going be the king of the pirates!” Luffy exclaimed before Sabo hit him with a pipe on the head. “Hey what's your problem Sabo?” He cried.

“You idiot. You can't say that crap out loud - especially to strangers,” Sabo yelled at him before pointing at Uta, “we don't know if she's part of the marines.” He then adds, “Also who says you're going to be the next king of the pirates? You don't even have a crew, Crybaby!”

“I did, and I will. I did offer you two to be in my crew,” Luffy argues back, “And I'm not a Crybaby!”

“Yes you are. And who would want to join a crew with a Crybaby as their captain?”

Uta bites the inside of her cheek, getting irritated by the boys ignoring her and disrespecting her dad. “As if, I've hated the Marines since I was a baby! Me and my Captain are pirates- and we're going to be the greatest pirates, and find the One Piece.” She exclaimed proudly, referring to Buggy as her Captain instead of her dad.

Ace, Sabo and Luffy blinked at each other before bursting into laughter.

“What's so funny?”

“Uh huh, sure. But that means your Captain would have to battle ours.” Ace chuckled as he lazily placed his arms on Uta's shoulder.

“And he's extremely tough- in facf he's famous for never losing a fight. So yours don't have a slither of chance to win against him,” Sabo added with a smirk, as he draped his arm on her other shoulder.

“And he could be the King of Pirates, if I wasn't in the picture.” Luffy chimed in. “And what you got there is his- now my straw hat.”

These idiots are insufferable! Uta thought, as her hands turned into fists. Who do they think they are? Spouting this nonsense, of course dad will become King of the Pirates.

“Well my Captain Buggy will never lose to the likes of your captain, I can guarantee that!” Uta spat as she got out from under their arms and tossed the hat on the streets. “I also probably never even heard of your captain.”

The boys smirked at her as Luffy stretched his limbs to grab that hat. “Oh so you think you haven't heard about our captain, eh?” Ace hummed getting up on Uta's personal space.

“The man who was in the famous Gol D. Rodger's crew, aka the King of Pirates- now with the most powerful crew of his own,” Sabo added as he crossed his arms over his chest. Uta thought she saw Ace glared at him as he said the deceased pirate king's name.

Weird, she thought, I thought most pirates were fond of Rodgers. Then again...dad never really mentions anything about his previous crew, like at all.

“And his name is Captain Red-Haired Shanks!” Luffy shouts proudly.

Uta's eyes sparkled. “You know the Shanks? And he was on Rodger's crew? Could he perhaps have known my captain, Buggy the Clown?”

"Well yes, he raised all three of us." Luffy grinned.

“Hm, now you mentioned it…I think he talked fondly about a clown.” Sabo thought as he rubbed his chin.

Ace rolled his eyes. “That's one way to put it,” he said as he glances at Uta, “by the way you never gave us your name.”

“It's only fair since we gave you ours.” Luffy added.

“Oh right,” the girl gave a slight courtesy bow, “my name's Uta and I'm the greatest singer in Logue town.” She said proudly.

"‘Kay Uta, since we now know each other's name, how about we place a friendly bet.” Ace smirked. “Let's see who's Captain going to get the One Piece first.”

Uta smirked back as she held her hand out. “You're on, Freckles.” All four kids shook on it.

“There you are brats,” an elegant voice called out, causing the boys to freeze in fear.

“Damn, I thought we lost him,” Ace mutters.

“I thought our plans were fool proof this tims.” Sabo groaned.

“...I'm hungry.” Luffy was picking his nose as both boys punched his head.

“Now's not the time, idiot.” both hissed at him.

“Who's that?” Uta asked as she pointed at the man with golden eyes while blushing.

Is this what falling in love feels like, she thought as she cupped her face. He looks like a prince from stories that dad use to read me at bed time.

“That's Mihawk the Greatest Swordsman, and our Captain's…buddy?” Sabo said, not quite sure what to call him. Since the boys (well at least Ace and him), knew that both men were doing adult activities during the night, thinking they'd be asleep.  

“What's wrong with her? Is she sick?” Luffy whispered to his brothers, as both boys shrugged in response. They just didn't want to explain Luffy about romance, since he seems to have no interest in it all.

“Doesn't matter, we got to get out of here,” Ace said before turning to Uta smirking, “if we happened to be on the same island- lets all hangout. See ya, Uta!”

With that all three boys ran away from the swordsman, as he was approaching Uta, who backs up a bit.

"Uh, h-hello sir," she blushes as she nervously looks down at the pavement. 

Mihawk looked at her, a little too long. As if he was studying her.

Maybe he's a creep, and not a prince. Dad did warn me to stay from guys who walks around shirtless out in public. No matter how princely they might seem at first glance.

"Sorry didn't mean to stare," he said as if he read her mind. "You just look...like him."

Wow, what a way to be vague. She was getting more disappointed, but she couldn't help but be curious what he meant. Does he perhaps know my dad, or maybe my other dad?

"Exuse me, but what do you mean by I look like someone you know?" Uta asked.

Before the man could answer, wanted flyers fell down from the sky. Uta and Mihawk each picked one up.

Uta gasp. "My D-Captain got his first wanted poster." She cried out with joy as Mihawk stares down at her, as he slowly began to draw his sword out as Uta was focusing on the flyer.

It had a picture of Buggy doing his signature 'insane smirk' (that's at least Alvida and Galdino calls it), and a pirate get up that he wore at his previous job. And Uta herself was on it, albeit just her signature bunny-like hoops in the corner. And on the bottom it read, "WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE: BUGGY THE CLOWN FOR ¥150,000,000 BERIS".

Wow, my dad's wanted for fifty thousand beris. I wonder how much I'd be worth when I get my first wanted poster...

"Oh hey mister you never-"

"Get away from that man, young lady!" Buggy's voice could be heard as only his hands and arms appeared, and swooped Uta away. Right before Mihawk's sword could land a fetal blow on her. His hands gently put her down on the ship. "Why the hell are you here Mihawk?" He demanded as the rest of his body appeared and his hands re-attached. Buggy was furious, even more furious than the last time the man saw him.

The swordsman's golden eyes glared down at the clown as he drew his sword. "Clown," he said still with coldness in his voice that Buggy could remember. "Still got that big nose of yours."

Buggy shrieks. "DO NOT EVEN GO THERE, YOU ASSHOLE!" 

"And a daughter that's strikingly similar to Sh-!"

One of the clown's hand detached and punched Mihawk in the face. "Sorry, my hand slipped." Buggy hummed as he pulled the man towards him by his jacket's collar and whispered, "And don't even said that Red's name to my face."

Mihawk didn't react, which pissed off Buggy even more. "So she doesn't know, nor does he. Because I think he'd tell me."

Your Red's boyfriend or something? Buggy asked internally, to careless (afraid) to ask out loud.

"I'm not going hunt you down," the swordsman said as he pushes the clown away, "knowing him, he'd be angry if his favorite girl would be caught, much less dead, before starting her adventure." His words were filled with acid as Buggy grew more angry. "You're also still weaker than him and I."

"And I have more important things to do- like finding his children." And with that Mihawk began walking away.

Red has three kids? Damn him!

"Damn you- MIHAWK I WILL KILL YOU, AND THAT'S A PROMISE!" Buggy screams before running on to the ship to check on his daughter and if they're ready to leave.

"Alvida and Mr 3, are we ready to set sail?" He calls out as he checks on Uta.

"Ready! Where are we off to?" Mr 3 replied.

"To Alabasta. Where we should be able to find clues where that treasure is."

"Rodger." And with that, the ship began to sail as Sir Crocodile's henchmen finally caught up and began to shoot at the ship, barely making dents on the ship.

"Uta, baby are you alright? Did that swordsman touch you? Hurt you?" Buggy asked as he frantically examined his daughter's body to see if she had any injuries. 

"I'm fine-"

"Alvida, I told you to watch over her. What happened." Buggy demanded as he was beyond livid that Uta was almost killed by Mihawk. He threw the map and the log post he was able to steal.

"Sorry, but Mr 3 had problems getting those guards off here." Alvida snapped as she catches them.

"Captain!" Uta cried out as Buggy now focused on his daughter. "The swordsman, Mihawk. He said I looked familiar to someone."

Crap! She's not ready to know. I'm not even ready to tell her. Damn that Mihawk, I will strangle him one day.

"He was probably referring to me, sweetie. You look exactly like me." Buggy lied with a smile.

But Uta wasn't buying. "Captain, you know he wasn't." She said with disappointment in her voice, that broke the man's heart. "Please dad, don't you think I should finally know who my actual dad is?"

Everyone was quiet, all eyes on Buggy - who usually loved most form of attention- dread this kind of attention. 

"You're right, you do." Buggy said as he slipped a hand under his Captain's hat and got out a picture of a young Buggy and a red haired boy with a strawhat, the same one that Luffy wore. 

"This is Shanks...my ex and your dad..."

~☆~

"Let us go you jerk," Ace yells as he, Sabo and Luffy tried to escape Mihawk's grasp as they were walking on a beach - the opposite side of where Buggy was sailing off. 

"We'll kick your ass!" Luffy cried.

"Damn you, Mihawk." Sabo cussed out.

Mihawk ignored the boys' pathetic protest as he got closer to a group of figures. "Where's Shanks?"

"Did those three gave you a hard time, Dracule?" Lucky Roux laughed as the boys were tossed in his direction. 

"Where's Shanks?" He repeats.

"Up in his chambers, getting drunk. Y'know how sad this day is for him. Remembering a certain guy," Benn said as he took a long drag of his cigarette.

"Thanks, make sure those three don't sneak off again." The swordsman coldly told them as he walks on to the Red Force's ship.

"He seems less tight then the other days," Yassop could be heard joking, causing the crew to laugh.

Once Mihawk made it to Shanks's chambers, he didn't bother to knock on the closed door, and just opened it.

Shanks was sitting at his desk with saki in his hand and a solemn look as he glances down at a certain picture. "Did those three gave you a hard time again, Mihawk? Sorry about that, but I do appreciate it."

"I'm not a babysitter that you can just use any time you need or want a break from those twerps that you decided to take in." The shorter man stated, as the the taller one lazily got up and leaned back on the edge of the desk, and with his only arm wrapped around the swordsman's waist.

"Did you just come here to complain about that?"

Gold eyes flickered at Shanks, before Mihawk showed Buggy's poster. "Thought you'd like to see your ex's first wanted poster. Seems like she's back in the pirate scene."

Shanks froze in shock as he gently grabs the poster, as if it was the most valuable thing in the world, and Mihawk wanted to puke. "Wait, Buggy's a pirate again? Huh, I wonder what took him so long..." His voice was a mix of longing, guilt and lovingly. "He looks even more handsome than I remember..." He whispered mostly to himself, but the man still caught it. Which made Mihawk want to throw up.

"A daughter."

And just those two words went and crashed Shanks's fantasy.

"What?"

"He has a daughter. Approximately eight years old." Mihawk continues. "I'd look into her if I were you."

Shanks smirked and gently shook his head. "Why should I be interested in her?" He asked with a raised brow. "You know something I don't?"

The swordsman decided to withheld information about Uta, since it didn't really matter. "Apparently, she performed in Crocodile's bar, causing people to fall in a deep sleep."

"Hm, that does sound interesting. You might be right, and might as well do it for the rest of his crew," Shanks hummed making a mental note of that. "Do you perhaps know where he'd be going?" He pressed his lips on the older man's neck.

Mihawk gave a deadpan expression as his cheeks were turning red. "If you want any more info on that silly clown of yours, I want to get paid first." He stated.

Shanks chuckled as he fully sat on the desk, bringing Mihawk onto his lap. "But of course, anything you ask, my sweet angel." He purred, before sending a message through a transponder to Benn on getting as much info he can on Buggy's crew.

Right before Mihawk through the transponder at a wall, causing it to break.

Shanks smirked as he laughed. "Someone's jealous~." He teased before Mihawk smashed their lips together.

"Shut it Red," he said as he breaks the kiss, "and even if that clown's your whatever , that doesn't mean I won't hunt her down and kill her."

A flash of anger and haki went through Mihawk from Shanks before he instantly calmed himself.

"Of course. Then that just means I won't go easy on you." Shanks growled, right before biting on Mihawk's neck. "During sex and in fight."

"I wouldn't have that any other way, Red." Both men began to attack each other with both passion and anger.

Notes:

This will probably be the last chapter of 2025. I'll be quite busy during the holidays, be out of town mostly, and I'll be helping a family member recovering from surgery during the month of December. And I also want to focus on Yearning For Red, since it'll add more context to this story.

I'm also thinking this story will be probably 10-20 chapters + an epilogue, but I'm still going leave some room just in case if I want do more with it.

Series this work belongs to:

• Part 1 of Ma Meilleure Ennemie (My Best Enemy)