Chapter 1

Hancock was not sleeping in the forest because he wanted to. He was sleeping in this forest because he had grievous injuries and needed to rest. He never expected to be found by a girl that brought him food, water, bandaged his wounds, and ignored his threats.


"I will kill you."

The girl only smiled. "So you like to fight too. That's cool! The only ones who fight me are my brothers but they're always traveling." Then she started examining his wounds.


He also did not expect her to ignore his looks. While she entertained his short answers, she had little patience for his attitude.


"You'll forgive me." Hancock said after a few unkind remarks.

The girl's angry expression didn't change. "Why would I?"

Hancock brushed some of his long hair out of his face and gave her the expression that caused so many to fall for him. "Because I'm beautiful."

The girl narrowed her eyes. "You're a pain in the ass."

Hancock couldn't hide the shock on his face as the girl returned to patching up his wounds.


In the end he had gotten attached to her. Every time she arrived with food, his heart sped up and he fought to keep from smiling and every time he left he had to grip the group beneath him to keep from getting up and running after her. He was an emperor, he couldn't show vulnerability.

Eventually the time came that all his wounds were healed. In truth, they had healed a few hours after the second meeting with the girl, but something kept Hancock from leaving. Now that it was clear he was fine, he'd have to leave. His aura would attract attention of nearby demons and he couldn't subject the cute girl to them.

Wait cute?

He stood up and brushed some dirt off his clothes. He felt unclean. How long had it been since he bathed? Was that why his usually allure had failed with the girl? Had she been disgusted by his filthiness?

Hancock's rising panic was put on hold when he heard leaves rustling behind him.

"Oh you're better!"

Hancock turned around and saw the girl standing there. The bright smile on her face almost made him die of happiness. He wasn't able to completely hide the blush on his face as he spoke.

"Yes. I have been gone too long and there are very important matters to attend to at my home."

"Okay."

Hancock's heart stopped. Okay? Was she letting him go without a fight? She wasn't going to ask him to stay? Did this mean she didn't like him?

"Are you alright?" The girl's voice was unnaturally close.

While Hancock had been distracted with his thoughts, the girl had walked up to him and was now trying to compare temperatures. Hancock completely lost his composure and backed away quickly.

"Your face is red." The girl said. "Are you sick?"

Hancock coughed and looked away. Once his blush subsided he turned to face the girl. But once he stared into her eyes he started to feel his blush coming back.

"It is nothing." He answered. "I am fine."

"Okay." The girl said. "Good luck getting back home."

Why did she believe him so easily?

"Do you not wish to come with me?" Hancock asked.

The girl shook her head. "I promised my brothers I'd stay in the village until my next birthday. I can't break my promise to them."

"I see." Hancock ignored the pain in his chest. "Then I shall make you my own promise." He stepped forward. "I will return and bring you to my home next year."

The girl looked confused. "You're a funny guy."

"Hancock."

"Huh?" The girl tilted her head to the side.

"My name is Hancock." Hancock looked away so Luffy wouldn't see his blushing face. He still had an image to uphold.

"Nice to meet you Hammock. I'm Monkey D Luffy."

"It's Hancock." Hancock replied quietly. His correction was ignored and Hancock was too overjoyed at learning Luffy's name to care.


A/N: I'm sorry! I know I said that I would do the re-writes for the stories, but this idea was too good to ignore. Genderbend!Boa Hancock and Luffy are cute. Also this story will have both Protective!Brothers and Protective!Straw Hats.

In other good news, I have the first chapter for the re-write of Honest Freedom done. But there's another re-write I have to finish before I can post it. I hope you enjoy this story in the meantime! I love to read your comments and reviews on my stories!

~Mirai