A/N: I know it's been a really long time since I updated this story, but it had been hectic ever since I started college. Now that everything have calm down I can start going back into updating my stories.
Disclaimer: I don't own One Piece but I do on the OC.
Chapter 3: You are not alone
Over the next 3 months, the Rin had started settling in with the Straw hat crew, but she can't shake the feeling that something bad is going to happen.
The next morning…
Rin! Rin! Yelled Luffy from the balcony of the ship. Rin couldn't hear him because she was caught in her thoughts. When Luffy and the other crew notices they all started to stare at Rin with concern. Usoppi walked up to Rin and tap her on her shoulder that snap out of it.
Yes, what is it?
Is something up, you have been staring off into space more often than before, said Usoppi.
Oh really, I haven't notices said Rin as she walked away from the side of the boat.
Are you sure? Ask Nami.
Yeah said Rin.
Luffy couldn't shake the feeling that there could be something seriously wrong with Rin, so during dinner, he ate his food quickly and sneak away from the crew. He made his way towards the ring room, which they made for her after 3 weeks she arrived on the ship, and started to rummage through her things until Nami, Sanji, and Zorro caught him in the act.
What you think you're doing? Yelled Nami. That surprised Luffy and hide what he had behind his back, before looking at it.
N-nothing.
Yeah right, you think no one will notice that you up to something when you left the table said Sanji while him raising an eyebrow at him.
Really, even Rin.
No, she the only who didn't catch your disappearing act that you did back there said Zorro as he pointed at Luffy.
So what that behind your back?
I don't know, I was worried about Rin so I came to figure out what she hiding.
That doesn't give you an excuse to go through her stuff said Nami snatching the paper away from Luffy.
Hey! Give that back.
No said Nami until Zorro took it away from her and read what was on it.
What does it say? Ask Sanji.
It's from her old man.
You mean her grandfather said Nami.
Yeah, there some trouble going down at her village.
Everybody stood there quietly.
Why Rin didn't say anything said Nami until Usoppi ran down to them.
You guys come quick Rin is about to take off!
How we in the middle of the sea said Sanji while he ran towards the front of the ship.
IS SHE FLYING! Yelled everybody.
Chopper was holding her down with a rope that was tied around her ankle.
Let me go!
No! You can't leave.
Rin floats in front of Chopper and tickle him until he finally let go.
Hey, that's cheating, he yelled.
Yeah, I know, I'm but I have to get away before. But until she can finish her sentence until Luffy stretch his arms and wrap in around Rin waist and pull her back down.
Oh, too late, she said as she was pulling down next to Luffy, but he didn't let her go.
Rin why didn't you tell us something was happening back at your home ask Nami.
The real question is what were you guys was going through my stuff.
The crew was tongue tied and Rin shook her head.
Tsk tsk.
Don't change the subject said Luffy with a serious face. That surprised Rin and made her talk.
I'm sorry, it's because I didn't want to trouble you guys. I thought that I can leave and come back without any of you guys noticing but I guess I was wrong.
Everybody was silent until Luffy pull Rin closer to him.
Listen here Rin, your problems is our problem. If something is bothering you, don't fight it only when you have people here to help you out.
But.
No but's, you are part of this crew so you have no excuse.
Technically, I never agree to. But until she could finish her sentence she saw the faces around her and smiled.
Okay.
Luffy smiled and let go of Rin waist.
Thanks Luffy, but how can we head back to my home if we this far out.
No worries said Usoppi as he turns the ship around and press a button that made the ship move faster than it ever did before.
How is this possible, ask Rin.
One of our crew mates did it said Nami.
Wait their more.
Yeah, but they at our meeting place. We got separated from them a while ago, but we were going to meet up with them soon said Chopper.
Wait then should we should…
No, it fine they will understand plus we have to help our new crewmate said Luffy.
Luffy maybe.
All Luffy did was laugh and the crew smiled as they made the way back.
When they arrived it was different from the first time they visited. Half the houses were destroyed and others were in ashes. Rin eyes were in shock until Luffy put his hand on her shoulder.
Let's go find your grandfather.
The crew hurries back towards Rin when she arrived it was destroyed.
No. She ran into the house and look around for her grandfather.
This is terrible who could've done this said Nami.
It doesn't matter who, it that matter now is taking down, the jerk who did said Sanji.
Rin walked out of the house with her head down.
He wasn't in there.
Oh, Rin said Nami as she walks up to her and try to comfort her by laying her hand on her shoulder, but as soon she touch her, her snatch her hand back in pain.
Ouch, Rin is burning.
Well of course she mad at what's happening said Usoppi.
No said Rin as her whole body caught in flames.
She right I am literally burning.
You have to calm down and think straight before you go off on a rampage said Zorro.
Yeah, listen because coming from him, he truly means that said Usoppi as Zorro just evil stare at him.
Rin looks up and stared at them and finally cool off.
All right.
Rin is that you!
A little boy ran up to check them out.
John what happens, where grandpa.
Those pirates, that you fought before came back brought friends. They took your grandfather and destroyed the village to look for you.
John, I'm so sorry...
No need Rin, no one blames you they knew how special you are and thought it was best to get you away from here. Most of the villagers that survived the wreckage are in hidden. Who are they?
Rin looked back and smiled.
My friends and possibly my new crewmates.
They nodded at her and smiled back.
They can help us. Trust me they're stronger than they look.
Great we need all the help we can get.
Can you take us where they took Rin grandfather ask Sanji.
Yeah, but it's going to be rough getting in.
As John took the crew to the place that the pirates was hiding. At the front gate there were two standing guard.
See so do you guys got a plan or
But before John can finish his sentences Zorro and Sanji have already taken out the two guards. As the crew and John was pressing forwards each guard that was blocking their way each member of the crew took out each one of them. John was in shock for words that made him more afraid of the straw hat crew than the pirates that attack the villages.
I told you they stronger than they appear.
Yeah, no kidding.
When they finally arrive at the main gates the captain was sitting there waiting for the crew more specifically Rin.
I knew you would have come and you brought friends said the Captain.
Where is my grandfather?
The captain giggle.
My name is...
I don't give two shits of a Fu... but before Rin can finish she saw them drag her grandfather that was beaten half to death on the ground. Rin ran towards her grandfather until two of the captain, crew members block her way.
Now you will give me your full attention unless you want to say goodbye to your grandfather.
Rin shut up and stare angrily at the high and mighty captain. While the straw hat crew was also mad and gave their attention to him.
My name is captain Riggs and I heard that you are the famous Siren of the Sea. By the looks of your blue, deep eyes, you are.
So.
So in exchange for your village and your grandfather join my crew.
SHE WON'T yelled Luffy.
Rin turned and smiled at Luffy.
Yeah, I guess you haven't heard that she have already joined our crew said Nami.
Yeah said Chopper and Usoppi.
So I guess you have to change up on that little deal of your said Sanji.
Or do you want to fight about said Zorro.
They have spoken, I'm already part of a great crew and I'm not giving that up so there.
Captain Riggs crew laughed with him.
So you want your grandfather to die.
Or. Rin stomps her feet towards the ground to move her grandpa away from them and captain Riggs started to attack.
Rin you get your grandfather, I handles Riggs said Luffy.
Okay.
Both pirates crew start attacking each other and their captains as well. Rin ran up towards her grandfather.
Old man, are you okay.
Her grandfather woke up and saw her granddaughter holding him.
Oh, hi little one when did you get back. Did you bring me a gift?
Rin smiled. Sorry, but no.
Don't think you off free said Riggs as he dodges one of Luffy attack and tap the ground. The next thing you know there were a dagger through Rin grandfather's chest. Instantly the room became silent.
I ate a devil fruit that allows me to have any weapons appear in thin air.
Luffy fought Riggs seriously and defeated him. As the other crew members defeats their opponents they all look at Rin and her grandfather bleeding out in front of her.
No, please don't.
Rin listen to me, I knew this day would come so please don't be too sad.
Rin started to cry.
What do you mean don't be sad, you the only family that I have. I love you.
I love you to my precious granddaughter. That's why I sent you away with them because I knew that there would be a time, then I have to leave you, but now I can die happily knowing that I didn't leave you alone.
Rin grandfather stared at the crew and back at Rin.
I left you with some good people that can protect you. Are they nice?
Yes.
How about funny?
Yes.
And are you happy with them?
Yes.
Looks like you have nothing to worry about then. You are not alone because remember what I always tell you.
No one truly alone, but grandpa.
Hey, you their young captain.
Luffy walked up to the dying old man and held his hand.
Yes, sir.
Promise me that you will protect my granddaughter, always keep her happy and never let her feel that she alone.
I will said Luffy with a serious expression on his face.
The old man smiled and place his right hand on his granddaughter's cheek and said his final words.
I will always and forever be with you just like your parents. Then he closes his eyes and pass away in her arms.
Tears flow strongly out of Rin eyes as Luffy just sits next to her. After a while they had a funeral for all the villagers that pass away and in the next morning the crew set sail.
Rin was just looking out over the water as the others watch.
This is so sad said Chopper.
I knew, but the only thing we can do is give her some time said Nami as the others agree. Until Luffy walks up to Rin.
Luffy what did I just say yelled Nami.
Luffy walks up behind Rin.
I'm sorry Luffy, but I just want to be alone right now.
Luffy node and put something around Rin neck. It was a necklace.
Your grandfather gave it to me.
Rin looks at it.
It was my mother.
Rin I promise you grandfather to keep you smiling and many other things so I won't let you stand her being sad by yourself. I will forever keep that promise.
Rin smiled and wipe her tears away.
Thanks.
Luffy smiled that mad Rin smiled as well.
How about a delicious meal said Sanji.
Of course said Luffy.
Not you fool I meant Rin.
But I'm hungry too.
I really don't care.
Luffy pouted and clung to Sanji. Rin started laughing at the both of the made the whole crew smiled.
I'm in your care now so please treat me well.
Luffy let go of Sanji and lift Rin into the air.
Of course.
A/N: Well, that's the end I'm little bit rusty, but I still hope for your comment about this chapter. The next chapter will be coming soon.
