Here's the next chapter for you. And this one is where they part form Luffy and Lianne's journey begins.

So enjoy.

She woke up feeling pain in her left arm. She could barely remember what had happened. She also felt hungry and her stomach reminded her of the fact. She sat up, seeing the daylight getting weaker. Her father sat next to her, his head and torso on her bed. She smiled and caresses his hair. He woke up and blinked a few times, before sending her a smile.

"How's my little princess?" he asked.

"Hungry and my arm hurts," she said.

"I'll get food for you," he said, kissing her head and went out.

Short after he came back with the food and some juice. She couldn't really use her left hand. It hurt too much, so her father helped her. In silence she ate, starting to remember what happened until she jumped into the water after Luffy.

"Luffy?" she asked, looking around.

"He's fine and with Makino," said Shanks.

"Daddy?"

"You need to rest Lia," said Shanks.

"I was scared. I thought I might lose Luffy. I'll never want to feel so weak again. I want to get stronger, so I can protect my friends," she said.

Shanks smiled. She was his daughter and she was special. Like Luffy. He was glad that they were friends. He had helped her get over the death of her mother and the nightmares. Makino said she had a few nightmares, but not every night. He kissed her head.

"Then I'll train you, my princess," said Shanks.

Lianne smile and lied down, closing her eyes and felt asleep. Shanks felt happy that she was going to be alright. He kissed her one more time and left the infirmary. Benn stood outside, worries in his eyes. Shanks smiled at his first mate. It had been clear to him that Lianne in fact had become the loved daughter of all his men.

"She wants to learn how to fight," said Shanks.

"Are you going to train her?" Benn looked at him.

"Yes. She wants to be stronger so she can protect Luffy and friends. She felt weak and scared of losing Luffy," said Shanks.

Benn nodded. "She sure is your daughter Shanks. I'll help you with her training."

Shanks smiled and nodded. He had expected nothing less from him. Benn walked back to town, checking on Luffy, while Shanks stayed on the ship near Lianne. He stood and looked at the sun going down. It was about time that they set sail and leaving this village for good. He hated to do this to Lianne, but he couldn't stay here, risking that the vice-admiral Garp stopped by. He sighed. It wouldn't be easy on him, Lianne or Luffy, but it would be for the best.

"I'm going to miss you Lianne," said Luffy sadly.

"And I'm going to miss you. The next time we'll meet I'll be stronger," she said.

"Maybe, but by then I'm stronger. I'll set sail, gather a crew on my own. One that can beat your father's and then … Then I will become the King of Pirates," Luffy yelled the last part.

Lianne, the Red-Hair pirates and her father looked at him. Luffy looked down. Shanks walked towards him and placed his hat on Luffy's head. Now tears floated down on his cheeks. Lianne smiled happily.

"Well then. This is my precious hat. I'll leave it to you. Bring it back to me as a great pirate," said Shanks.

Luffy nodded, while he cried. He was sad that Lianne and Shanks left. Yet he would get stronger. He will show Shanks and Lianne that his Devil's Fruit power could be of use. And he will be the captain of Lianne. He swore that to himself, as the ship sailed away. Lianne was waving at them, while the others smiled. Shanks looking at Luffy, thinking about the promise they had given each other.

"Looks our little princess has chosen a crazy boy as captain. You know what this means, right Shanks?" grinned Roo teasingly.

"Oh maybe it's just a childhood crush," grinned Yasopp.

"That explain why she chose to follow him," teased Shanks with a grin.

"Jeez daddy. You're so childish," said Lianne and put her hands to her hips.

This caused all men to laugh and Shanks teasing Lianne further about Luffy. She started to run after him all over the ship. Benn sighed, but smiled. Seeing Lianne so cheerful made him feel sure that she would be just fine in the future. That if she didn't get herself killed, by chasing after Shanks around the ship.

"Shanks seem to be himself once more. I do hope Lianne can handle this," said Yasopp.

"She'll be just fine. After all she is the daughter of Shanks and she has spent one year with Luffy," said Benn.

Yasopp nodded with a fond smile. Lianne sure had changed and it was good. It had hurt him to see a girl so hurt, frightened and sad, but he understood. After all she had experience some trauma in her young life.

The sailed straight to Louge Town. Shanks put on a cloak all together with Benn and took the hand of Lianne, telling her not to let go. They walked through town and stopped short at the center. Shanks gazed sadly at the execution platform. Lianne titled her head lightly, not liking the platform at all. She felt how sad her father became and squeezed his hand lightly. As he looked down at her, she sent him a bright and warm smile. Shanks smiled happily back and the walked towards some shops. They went into a shop were they sold swords. Lianne looked at the different swords, all a bit too big and heavy for a 6 year-old. However she liked the swords.

"I can see a strong swordswoman in you, young one. Please here," said the owner and held a child's sword towards her.

Lianne looked at it, took it and felt oddly good. It felt natural to hold this sword in her hand. Shanks looked at her, seeing how wild the sword was, but that she could possible control it. He gazed around and saw some training swords. He took three pairs and went over to the desk. With a look a Lianne, she came over. Shanks paid for the swords and they left.

"This feels oddly good," said Lianne, as she put her new sword onto her belt on the left side.

"So a swordswoman, eh?" smiled Shanks.

"Yes. Will you teach me daddy?"

"Of course. And until you are strong enough to protect yourself, my brave princess, I'll protect you," he smiled.

Lianne smiled back and they went back to the ship. Shanks had bought her new clothes, besides the swords and some shoes. She grew far too fast, he thought. One day she would be a beautiful young woman, who would easily crush every man's heart. He feared for the teen years to come, but until then he would enjoy being the only man in her heart and he would train her so she wouldn't become victim of some rapist.

"Daddy… Tai says that the Grand Line is far too dangerous for a child like me, but I will not be a problem… I will get stronger and I will listen to you," she said firmly.

"That's my girl. It is dangerous, but as long as you do what I say, you'll be fine," said Shanks.

Lianne sent her father another bright smile, while holding his hand. She looked at Benn, who nodded, telling her silently that he would protect her too. She felt happy and thought about Luffy. He would properly train now to get stronger. One day they would meet again. She was sure of this. And by that time, she had to be strong too. So she could help him become the King of Pirates.

Next chapter will be her meting Crocus and about her training.

See you Friday for the next update ;)