4 years have passed after the second pirate king was executed. Almost all pirates were vanquished by the government in that long period of time. With the fear of punishment and death, none has ever dared to take the challenge of the sea.

But this year, the spirit of piracy has been revived. But no one has lend attention to it. Now, it's up to a young boy to decide the fate of the new era of piracy

Let the Era begin!

"Tsk…" I rolled my eyes away from the people in the other side of the table.

They all kept yapping about 'The next successor of the throne' and 'Responsibilities of the princes' stuff. This is getting annoying already. After Father, the King of Odd kingdom, died a week ago, my brothers have been battling for the throne. Me? Nah, I have no interest of being a king. I'm in no position of letting people bow down at me because of my royal bloodline and shit. If I ever wanted to be respected and hailed, it's through my works and achievements.

"Prince Valkyrie! Are you listening?!" my brother, Prince Raphael, exclaimed at me making me cross my arms

"Apparently, no, I have no interest in listening in political arguments or whatever it is." He growled at me with his teeth clenched. I chuckled in amusement

"Valkyrie~sama! Not in this table please!" Oh boy, here's Rock nagging at me again. I just raised both of my arms knowing that I won't be able to fight against him. In words at least.

"Hai, hai, I will stop. Just carry on the meeting so that I could rest…" some of them glared at me. So what if I'm arrogant? I'm just tired of this carefree life anyway

"Little one, do you feel tired?" my body shook when my Mother spoke with her gentle voice. Yes, I fear of my mother's gentleness. The doctors couldn't figure out why but I know the best that there's nothing wrong with me and my mother's relationship.

"Yes, my Queen. I feel awful today. Maybe I've read too much books this evening." I spoke with a respecting voice. Mother nodded and smiled

"You can excuse yourself for today. Take a rest in your room." I nodded at her and left the table with an evil grinning face directed towards my sibling.

'So long, royal retards!'

Then I walked away with the feeling of lightness on my chest.

My excuse was true though, but ask me, why would a rebellious prince stay up all night just for reading books?

"Heh, simple question…" I slammed my room's door open and closed it. Books are piled up in my table and bed messily. But these books are not for royal douchebags who likes to be all graceful and shit.

"Ahhh, which was I reading again? Oh yeah! Here it is!" I picked up the book with the title of 'Adventures in the GrandLine'. It was written by a Queen named Nefertari Vivi who had her adventures with the one and only Pirate crew, Mugiwara no Ichimi. It is a proof that Piracy and Nobility has no borders. And this fact itself makes me want to travel the seas full of mysteries.

'As the rain poured down into the dry ground, everyone turned silent. Letting my words be heard throughout the plaza…'

'"Please..! Stop this fight..!" finally, my words are heard, the clashing stopped with the dusty mist slowly wearing off from the rain…'

"How admirable…" I whispered and closed the book. The sun slowly creeped from my widow letting me look outside.

The kingdom… It was filled with beautiful roses and cozy homes. It would've been a perfect place to all people but for me, this was not enough. I yearn for something… Something like pain and pleasure. Something that some would avoid. Something like… adventure…

And of course, I get everything I want. After all, I am nothing more than a spoiled brat. Right? But still, plans must be carried out perfectly. And the today's the last step of succeeding my plan.

*Knock knock*

"Valkyrie~sama…" a familiar voice sounded from outside the room. Oh, the last part of my plan has already arrived

"Come in…" I turned by back on the door and readied for what is to come.

"Valkyrie~sama, please forgive me for what I shall do…" the sound of a click made my heart beat fast.

It is here, the last step of my plan…

Those bastards think that I didn't see this coming eh? Screw them, I'm smarter than their I.Q.

"What's wrong, Rock? Can't pull the trigger against your very own master?" I heard him shaking from behind. 3 years… It has been three years since we have been together. Should that make his decision falter?

"I told you right? Hesitation can bring you to your downfall. Now that you're hesitating, why don't you think about your life instead of mine?" his teeth started to clatter that made me sigh.

"Pull it…" I order him

"But..!" he sounded so weak. I turned my back and smiled at him

"You better follow the order of your master…" when I saw his face, it was all red and wet from tears.

I'm sorry, my poor friend… I'm sorry for getting you involved to this royal mess…

"Valkyrie~sama…I-I…" I walked towards him and faced the trigger on my head

"Trust me… Everything is going to be alright…" then new batch of tears flowed from his eyes as he swallowed. He looked down and slowly went for the trigger

*BANG!*

Then silence and darkness followed from that sound of goodbye…

Hellow ellow! How was my fist fanfic? Hehehe, of course it's not done! There's still next chapter! But I'm in not position to tell you clues cause it's the first chapter. But please tune in to the next chapter! It hasn't even started yet!

-June_Venoia(Anoia)