A/N: I had to write this entire thing twice because of some problems... FUCK YOU! Oh, and i don't think i own One Piece...

"Do we have a deal?" Sengoku asked the nine-year old. Nodding his head, Luffy walked over to the marine. "Deal." Came the weak voice. Smiling slightly, Sengoku led the boy away. Luffy turned one last time. Now Ace and Sabo would be safe... Right?

A ten-year old boy yawned after signing the last sheet of paper. Finally his work was over. Stretching his hands high inn the air, the boy relaxed in his chair. His tiny frame was covered with a big, white shirt with rolled up sleeves. On his legs were tiny and short jeans, reaching him to his knees. His hair was like a raven's feathers. Black and wild. on his feet were two sandals. A knock came from his door and the boy straightened himself up, putting on an emotion less mask before answering with a "Come in" a childish voice.

The current eight members of Cp9 stepped inside. Raising one of his small eyebrows, Luffy had to wonder why they all were gathered here. Terra, the weakest and newest member of Cp9, stepped forward. Anger was the only emotion in his face. probably his heart too... "I'm sick of being ordered around by a snotty little ten-year old!" The others didn't say anything, but it was clear on their faces that they felt the same. "Five months, three days and four hours. that is the time it took for you to crack."

Roaring, Terra ran at the little boy. Only to hit nothing. " Ever on and on I continue circling with nothing but my hate in a carousel of agony." The little voice was clear as day, but somehow, it sounded far away. Screaming in agony he did. Falling into a pool of his own blood was the last thing Terra did in his hate filled life. The rest of Cp9 could only stare in shock. That did not just happen, right? Eyes shadowed by his hair and little shoulders shaking, a shaky voice belonged, but still sounded so wrong from their chief. "Get out." In their shock, all they could do was take step back. "I said, Get OUT!" Quickly turning around they ran out the door.

WIncing slightly at the slam, Kaku turned around to say something, only to be stopped from a little noise inside the locked room. Sobbing. He was crying. THeir little chief was crying. Eyes filled with regret, Kaku turned to the door, silently opening it. He was crying. Arms laying on his desk and shoulders shaking. He couldn't see his face but he was sure it was full of tears. Closing the door the long-nosed man turned to his companions. Kalifa had her head turned down. "We pushed him to far..."

"He-He's gone!" Turning abruptly, six Cp9 members turned to stare for a moment. Not reacting. "WHat do you mean 'He's Gone'!?" Lucci snarled at him through clenched teeth. I-I went to his room and-and his office, but he wasn't there. And the window was open and it looked like a fight and." Tears could be seen in the corner of Kaku's eyes. Dropping everything in their hands, all of them ran towards their chief's office. I was painted in blood. Furniture was ripped apart and various weapons laid on the ground.

A heavy silence spread in the room fast. Until a soft flute tune made its way through the window. Racing towards it, they all sighed in relief. There, sitting on the gates, was Luffy. Don't as me how they saw him. Relief spread like a wave of warmth through the room. Until Fukuro opened his big mouth. "What if he falls?" "Shit!" Kaku leapt through the window making his way to their littlest. They would make him smile again, even though he never did...

Tune after tune. That was it. Keep going. A small breath. Continue.

This was the pattern Luffy was following. He was simply minding his own business and playing his flute, when he was scooped up into a solid chest by a pair of muscled arms. Confused, he looked up to see a long, square nose and orange hair. "Kaku...?" His voice was uncertain, weak. Holding him even tighter, Kaku began mumbling soft reassuring words. "It's okay. We wont hurt you. We'll make you happy again. Please, don't cry anymore, Luffy." It was the first time they had called him by his name... His name... Tears welled up in his eyes again and he buried his face into Kaku's chest. Once again letting out heart wreaking sobs. "Don't worry... We'll protect our littlest..."

"Luffy... Luffy, you need to wake up..." Softly shaking him and talking often woke their littlest. Big eyes fluttered open. "Kalifa... Wha?" Letting out a soft laugh at the twelve-year old, she smiled at him. "We are leaving now. Don't you wanna say good-bye?" Slowly raising, the still small boy made his way down. No one knew when they were going to return. It could take months to years. Standing in front of the three members that were leaving, Luffy still didn't show emotion. A big group hug was made, Kaku, Lucci and Kalifa were hugging their littlest. Kaku was first to board. "See you later, Lu-Chan." Next was Kalifa. "Remember to wash behind your ears." Lucci was the last to leave. "Keep safe, and remember, you are our littlest." And with that, they were all gone.

Luffy sighed. Who knew when they would see each other again?

A/N: Finally! I worked like two hours on this, and then I lost internet connection, and had to write it all over again. Hopefully, this one is a bit better than my last one. Please leave a review and tell me what you think of this story. If you want a next chapter:

Next time, we meet Kaku, Lucci and Kalifa again, along with two angry big brothers who thinks Luffy betrayed them. See you all later, and enjoy a night of terror. Oh, and stay awesome!

The clown of hell.