So yea, Im pissed at myself for forgetting Shank's birthday...I'd been remindidng myself for weeks now, ut on the day it actually counts I forget -.-'
Anyways, I hope you enjoy this ^-^
I don't own One Piece
"So, Ben... why am I not allowed to go on my own ship?" Shanks asked as his crewmate led him away from the harbor and towards Party's Bar.
"Sorry, Cap'n. Anchor's orders," the first-mate said with a laugh after seeing his captain's confused expression.
"... And since when do you listen to Anchor?" the red-haired swashbuckler asked, finding the situation getting more confusing by the second.
"You'll understand later," the taller man said simply as he led his captain into the bar and asked Makino for a drink for the both of them.
"Whatever you say...." Shanks replied a bit nervously. At least Yasopp and Lucky Roo are there to stop Anchor from destroying anything...
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-earlier that day-
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"You want to what?" Ben asked the short raven-haired boy who had climbed up the side of their ship like usual, quite surprised at his sudden request.
"I want to throw Shanks a birthday party," the little boy said simply. "I heard some of you saying last night at Party's Bar that it was his birthday today. Can I? Please?!"
"Well... we weren't planning anything," Ben commented as he ran his hand through his hair, thinking about what to do in this situation.
"I think it's a great idea!" Yasopp cheered. "Cap'n will be thrilled with the idea of a party! Especially one you planned!" He indicated Luffy. "Tell us what you need us to do!" the marksman grinned as the rest of the crew joined in his cheers, looking forward to a reason to drink.
"Really? YOSH! Let's get started!" Luffy yelled excitedly. Ben could only laugh at how fast everyone had jumped on board this idea. "Alright, Anchor, I'll allow it. And how 'bout this? Let's have it be a surprise party on the ship. I'll distract Cap'n while the rest of you set up."
The young boy jumped up and down in happiness and hugged his leg, chanting his thanks. "ARIGATO, BEN! Make sure he doesn't come until we say so!"
Ben laughed yet again." Just be sure to have everything done by dinner. I'm not sure how long I can keep Cap'n away."
"HAI!" everyone cheered as they began to quietly plan what they would make to eat, and how to decorate. Ben, on the other hand, jumped down onto the dock and set out to find Shanks, who had decided to go for a walk half an hour ago.
The rest of the day was spent with the Akagami Kaizoku-dan swapping jobs of helping to cook a feast and decorate the dinning room with banners and balloons Yasopp and Luffy had picked up from town. Luffy was busy drawing pictures to hang on the wall, helping everyone decide what to put where, and trying to sneak into the kitchen to grab some meat. Once all the food was either put safely out of reach or still in the oven cooking, those that remained in the kitchen called their unofficial mascot in. "Oi, Anchor, we thought you'd want to help decorate the cake," one of the crew members said as they revealed a large cake they had just baked.
"Sugoi! Can I really help?" Luffy asked excitedly as he ran forward, eager to be of assistance.
"Of course! This whole thing was your idea after all." They handed him a jar of frosting. "Now don't eat the frosting, just put it on the cake like this," one cook said as he demonstrated. "Got it?"
"Yep!" Luffy yelled excitedly as he joined them in frosting the cake a creamy yellow color, trying as hard as he could not to eat it all. Finally after about twenty minutes they had completely covered the cake and stood back to admire their work.
"Oi, Anchor, I think you should be the one to write 'Happy Birthday'," the same man as before said as he lifted the seven-year-old up and handed him a tube of red frosting. Holding the tube carefully, Luffy wrote as neatly as he could with his messy handwriting on the top of the cake, 'Happy Birthday Shanks'. "There. Now we're done!" they said happily as Luffy was placed back on the ground and went back into the dinning room to complete the decorating.
At twilight everything was ready; the crew had wrapped their gifts, mostly assorted alcohols they had picked up on the last island they visited, with the exception of a few crewmembers who had gotten him some random interesting trinkets they had found at sometime or another. Luffy himself had a present that he refused to speak of or even show anyone, saying it was a surprise. Once they were sure everything was in the right place, the partygoers sent a messenger to tell Ben it was time, before they turned off the lights and hid in assorted places throughout the galley.
They all tried to stay as quiet as they could, but Luffy was having a difficult time of it, breaking out into sudden fits of giggles out of anticipation, only to be shushed by half the crew. Finally after ten minutes of impatient waiting, they heard three sets of footsteps belonging to the messenger, Ben, and Shanks himself.
"Where is everyone?" they heard the captain ask as he neared the door.
"They're all probably waiting for you so they can eat," his nakama offered, the soft click as his hand turned the doorknob seeming to echo in the ears of the silent pirates and hyperactive child.
"Well, if somebody had let me come back here when I wanted, we could have eaten sooner. I mean really, Ben, what was the meaning behi-" Shanks spoke with mock anger as the door was slowly pulled open.
"SURPRISE!!!" everyone yelled in unison as they jumped out of their hiding spots, nearly scaring their fearless leader to death.
"W-what?" the Captain of the Akagami Kaizoku-dan stuttered, confused out of his mind.
"HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CAP'N!" the scalliwags sang in unison, Yasopp and Lucky Roo each grabbing one of his arms and leading him to the head of the center table, the feast they had worked so hard on laid out before him.
"You guys planned all this?" Shanks asked in disbelief, staring at all his nakama.
"Nope, it was all Anchor's idea, we only helped set things up," Ben said as he came up next to him, laughing at his reaction.
"Do you like it, Shanks?" Luffy asked excitedly as he appeared on the other side of the feared Yonkou.
"Like it?" Shanks scoffed. " I love it! Arigato, Anchor!" he exclaimed happily as he lifted the seven-year-old off his feet and swung him into the chair to his left. "Now, LETS EAT!" Everyone present joined in his cheer and took their seats, digging into the delicious food. With this, the party was in full swing. Drinks and more food were passed around and stories were told. When there wasn't even a crumb left, the crew decided presents were needed before dessert.
Shanks happily accepted his gifts and laughed at the amount of alcohol he was getting, already thinking how long it would all last. Finally it came time for Luffy to give him his present. The boy was nearly bouncing out of his skin wondering if his idol would like his gift. "So, Anchor. Whatcha get me?" Shanks teased, noticing the boy's excitement.
"Happy Birthday, Shanks!" the the little kid yelled happily as he thrust forth a piece of paper, much to Shanks' surprise. Wondering what was on it, he read, "Happy Birthday! -From Luffy" on the front, and turning it over found he was holding a colored picture of Luffy and himself sitting on what looked to be his ship. "Like it?" the little boy asked hopefully.
"I love it!" Shanks yelled happily as he hugged Luffy. "I'll hang it up in my room, 'kay?" the pirate captain stated happily, touched by the effort it seemed Luffy had put into drawing the picture. It was much better than some of the others he had seen the boy draw.
"Kay!" Luffy yelled gleefully as he hugged Shanks back.
Shanks kept his word, and the picture hangs in his cabin still today, a clear reminder to him and any who see it of the fun times and friends they had made in that little town in East Blue.
I'm thinking of doing other birthdays for other characters, Mugiwara or otherwise when ever they come up. But sadly I don't know everyone's birthdats, so if you know of any coming up, or want we to do your favorite character, then feel free to tell me in a review and I'll write them ^-^