After several weeks of near meet ups the two were finally able to meet and talk. They spent a whole day together doing what they normally did, eating, reading, and simply enjoying each other's company. However, on this day there was a heavy feeling of finality, like this day would be the last time they would be together at least in this capacity. The two of them knew why, but they chose to ignore it in favor of savoring their last precious moments together.

At the end of the day the two were sitting in a secluded area on the beach, Mamoru between Killer's legs leaning against his chest as they watched the sun set. Killer had his arms wrapped loosely around her, his mask was off and occasionally, he would kiss the top of her head.

Long after the sun had gone down and the moon was high in the sky the two finally decided to talk. They were facing each other their hands intertwined, foreheads touching.

Killer was the first to speak, "I know that there's no changing your mind, but won't you join our crew instead?"

Mamoru gazed into his eyes her face blank of emotion, but her eyes held a deep sadness, "You know I can't."

"Not even for me?" There was something in his voice that almost made her change her mind, a longing, a sadness, a feeling that she shared with him. The feeling of not wanting to let go.

She shook her head, "Not even for you. You've known since the beginning that I didn't agree with Kidd's ideals, and while you are much more tolerable than him you will still do everything in your power to make him the Pirate King."

She paused and looked away for a moment before continuing, "I can't support a man like that, someone who kills anyone who disagrees with him. A man who is merciless to anyone and everyone, I can't. I won't help him. This world doesn't need any more men like him." She had to look away. She couldn't bear to look him in the eyes anymore. She couldn't stand seeing those eyes she loved and she couldn't let him see that her eyes mirrored the longing in his.

Killer tightened his grip, "What does this world need then? More Monkey D. Luffys?" She could hear the scowl in his voice, the anger that was finally starting to show itself. The betrayal.

Mamoru looked him in the eye tears beginning to form in her own, "Yes, Luffy is exactly what this world needs. He's like the sun he helps all who are in need and he protects his nakama with every fiber of his being. He's the kind of man that all men should aspire to be like."

It was Killer's turn to look away, his grip slackened, he looked defeated, "And what if he's not strong enough? What if he doesn't become King?" The real question of What if I lose you because of that idiot? Hung in the air.

Mamoru took his hands and placed them in her lap, her right hand raised to his right cheek, shaking slightly before she finally, softly, moved his gaze back to her. She stared into his eyes for several long moments before finally she whispered:

He will be.


A/N: Hey all. Double chapter update since I never update and I always seem to start new things without ever finishing my previous projects. Short chapter, but a little sad. Hopefully I'll be able to post some happy, fluff soon. As always thanks for reading and please leave a review if you want.