I've decided to end this story, since there is some who enjoys it. I don't know where it ends yet though, so that's why I continue to write it. I just hate to stop a story and not finishing it. Especially when I upload it here. So don't you worry that I won't end this story, because I will, even though I don't get any reviews from now on.

Still I would love to hear your opinion. Is there a couple you want to see?


Mia was really talented and she joined many drawing contests and won. She got better and better. Shanks and Makino praised her and the better she got, the more expensive and professional sets was giving to her. She was also a very bright child and the best in her class. She helped others and she was loved by many. Shanks and Makino was proud of her. Their daughter.

"I can't believe that she has so much talent. Do you know what she wants to do with her life?" asked Rouge, looking at the drawings in the apartment.

"No. Mia just smiles and keeps it a secret, but she is really a good student, the best in her class. She even helps Luffy, Usopp and Zoro with their homework. She can be anything she wants," smiled Makino to her friend.

"She is smart. She even helped Ace and Sabo. Those three did not just talked teenage stuff, but actually did their homework yesterday. I was really surprised, but Mia told the boys that a woman wouldn't be with a stupid man. I couldn't help but laugh. They are only 17 years old," laughed Rouge, thinking at the scene.

"That sounds like Mia. She can be really a handful nowadays. A teen is never easy, but Mia has temper, but she usual calms down," said Makino.

"How is Shanks taking it that his little Princess is a teen and soon will start dating or so?" asked Rouge.

"He denies it. Mia is still his little girl, but he can see she is changing. Poor him," sighed Makino.

"Tell Mia if she needs to talk about stuff she doesn't want you or Shanks to know, Bachina, Kira and I will gladly help her," said Rouge.

Makino smiled. She knew there was always something you didn't want your parents to know. She could still remember how it was to be a teenage girl. So many things happened. Your body changes and feelings started to grow. It could be a real hell and blessing. Makino did have a talk with Mia about the body changes, but not about other stuff.

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"So Mia, who do you like from school or even form here?" asked Nami as she lay on her bed, Mia sitting in the chair.

"What do you mean Nami?"

"I mean do you have a crush on someone? I do," said Nami.

"You do? Who?" asked Kaya.

"Ehm. Ace," blushed Nami.

"Ace…? I can understand that," said Mia. "And you Kaya?"

"Sanji. He is so sweet, even if he does act love sick all the time," said Kaya with a blush.

"Come on Mia, who do you like?" asked Nami.

"Shachi," blushed Mia.

"So why don't we do anything against it?" sighed Nami.

"Like what?" asked Mia.

"I can understand your problem Mia. It seems that all boys are in love with you. How do you break their hearts? And how do we win their hearts?" sighed Kaya.

"I'll break their hearts and you comfort them," smiled Mia.

A knock on the door and Nojiko and Robin came in.

"What are you talking about?" asked Nojiko.

"Who we have a crush on," said Nami.

"Hopefully not my boyfriend," said Nojiko.

"Nah. Kid is not my type," said Nami.

"And Franky from school either," said Mia looking at Robin.

"So who?" asked Robin.

They told and then Nojiko and Robin helped them planning how to become their girlfriends. For Mia it wouldn't be that hard, since she knew that Shachi was crazy about her. She only needed to be alone with him, which was hard here and he was too shy to come alone to her place. So the girls planned how to get those two to be alone for at least 10 minutes.

"You'll think it would work?" asked Mia nervous.

"Sure. We all know how focus you are, when you are drawing, but you have never tried to draw us, while we were sitting in front of you or so. Make it a good excuse for you to be alone with Shachi for at least an hour," said Robin.

"So why is it I would choose Shachi over Luffy, Ace or Sabo? Those three are my best friends, you know. Or over one of you?" asked Mia.

"He is the shy silent type, who properly can sit still for a longer time and boys are easier to draw than women. There you got it," said Kaya.

"You are right. I can do that," smiled Mia.

She went into the drawing room as it was called. Here was everything you need to paint, draw and be creative. Whitebeard had made this room short after Mia had been visiting the first time. Not just because of Mia, but because the others had been inspired to be creative like that. Usopp and Kaya spent at least as much time in there as Mia, when she was visiting.

She found everything she needed and went into the play room. The boys were hanging around, playing or in Law's case, reading. Mia walked over and watches them for a while, before sitting next to Shachi. He blushed lightly, which made her smile.

"Shachi would you help me in my next project?" asked Mia.

"Drawing project? Oi Mia I can do that," said Luffy.

"I doubt it. I want to try making a portrait, while having the person in front of me. It could take some time though and I doubt you can sit still for that so long," said Mia.

"Uhm sure," said Shachi, while Luffy just nodded in understanding.

"Do you have some spare time now?" asked Mia.

"Yes," said Shachi and followed Mia.

His heart was beating slowly faster than usual. This could be his chance. He never spent much alone time with her and lately had it been almost impossible to be alone with her for more than 2 minutes. As they came into the drawing room he felt anxious, especially as she closed the door.

"So where should I sit?" he asked nervously.

Mia smiled and felt nervous too. Could she really do this? It was what she wanted and she was certain that he felt the same way. Now she only needed to make the next step, since Shachi was too shy. He was cute this way and she liked him for that.

"Well, now that it's just the two of us, I thought maybe we should talk first? I really don't have an idea how I would draw you yet, mostly it comes to me when I have talked to the person," said Mia.

"Uhm okay," he said, scratches his neck lightly.

"Relax Shachi. I'm not going to bite you," she smiled and sat beside him.

He blushed a little. Mia took his hand and caresses it lightly. He looked at her, with light pink cheeks. Mia just smiled and tilted her head slightly, soaking his expression to her. It was so clear that he had a crush on her, yet now that he was alone with her, he still hadn't the courage to say or do something about it. Mia knew it was her, who should break the silence.

"You know, Shachi, that I like to draw and I could properly had choose Law or Kaya, but I wanted to be alone with you for more than 2 minutes. I really like you," she said, blushing a little.

"Really? I mean, you like all," he said, daring not to hope.

"I like all, yes, but I like you just a bit more than the others," she said.

"Mia … I like you more than the others too … Would you … I mean …" He didn't know how to ask.

"I would love to be your girlfriend," she said, as she wove her fingers in his.

Shachi blushed, but looked at her, just to see if she was serious. She had a light pink taint and her eyes sparkled. She meant it and he felt so lucky and happy. But was he supposed to kiss her? Or was it enough just to sit here and hold hands? He wasn't sure what to do. Often had he dreamt of being with her, but never what to do.

"So any idea how to draw me?" he asked.

"Yes. You want the drawing to be exactly like you are now? I mean with the light pink? Well it doesn't matter right now, because I doubt that I would get to the color today. But before I start…"

Mia leaned against him and kissed his lips gently. Her eyes were closed and Shachi did so to, kissing her back and took the lead. Mia let him take the lead and just enjoyed his soft and curious kiss.

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"I'm home." Mia yelled happy.

Shanks smiled to his daughter. He had learned now, the hard way, that his precious little daughter was now a 15 year old teen, which hated to get hugged by him every single time she came home. Mostly because she mostly had some friends with her. Today she was alone, but then she had been with her friends.

"So how was your day Mia?" asked Shanks.

"Perfect," she blushed.

Shanks lifted his eyebrow. Mia didn't normally blush, nor did she say perfect. Something was different today. He scrutinizing her closely, as she threw herself on the couch. She smile happily and her cheeks was slightly pink. Makino came into the living room, looked at her daughter and smile.

"So your day was perfect? I guess you got an opportunity to talk with him then?" Makino smiled.

Shanks expression went from confusion to disbelief, but before he could say anything, Makino laid her hand on his shoulder. It was a firm hand, telling him not to freak out or so. He sighed and looked at Mia.

"Thanks to Robin. She came up with a good idea, so I had a chance to be alone with him and the next couple of time when I visit them," said Mia with a dreamy face.

"Good for you Mia. So where you right then?" asked Makino.

"Yes. We are a couple now. Jeez I can't believe it. It feels so good. Almost like when you told me that I was going to be your daughter," smiled Mia.

"I know that feeling too well. Enjoy it Mia," said Makino with a smile.

"It feels like yesterday you came into my life Mia. I can't believe that you have grown so much. I just can't believe you are dating now and have a boyfriend. So who is it?" asked Shanks.

"Dad… it's Shachi," said Mia and blushed.

"Shachi? He's a sweet boy. I'm glad you seem to have some good taste," teased Shanks.

Mia threw a pillow at Shanks, which he caught, but Mia was already all over him, fighting for the play. Makino laughed at them. Mia loved Shanks so much, so this was just them love-fighting. Shanks laughed too, making Mia laugh also. She lay down, with her head on Shanks lab.

"Dad… I do really like him, so don't chase him away. And don't do anything stupid, unless I really need it," said Mia.

"Of course princess. I only want your happiness," smiled Shanks.

"And I am happy now. I have been happy for 9 years now," she smiled.

Shanks smiled too, but behind his smiled he felt worry. It had been 9 years, still Mia thought about her life before from time to time. She couldn't forget, but she could deal with it for now. Hopefully she could deal with it, in a couple of years. He didn't want to think of his daughter as sexual active, but some day that would happen. Hopefully not too soon. He knew he could trust her to wait until she was ready and Shachi wasn't the type to press her in that manner, so she had chosen a good boyfriend.

Later as Mia lay on the couch in her room, Shanks came in and sat with her. She looked at the ceiling. Shanks was worried, since she had been in a weird mood after dinner.

"I've never told you what I was doing at the rock that fateful day, haven't I?" Mia looked at her dad.

"No, but I don't need to know," said Shanks.

"Something or more someone lured me there. Not a bad person. Not really a person either. It was… more like a warm spirit, trying to help me. Trying to give me a second chance. I can't explain it, but it was like a kind soul coming to me and brought me to that place. I could hear a whisper … He'll be here. You'll know when you see him. He'll help you, because you need help. Believe in him. Let him into your heart. He'll be there for you. … It was a woman's voice. I have talk with Bonney, Perona and Sabo about it. They also heard a soft sweet woman's voice whispering those kind words of encouraging. To trust the person coming for them. You came for me, Dracule for Sabo, I for Bonney and Perona. Someone guided us to a better life and it somehow reminded me of you," said Mia, still looking at the ceiling.

Shanks didn't say anything. He could remember how he got to that rock. It was as if his deceased sister who talked him to go there, or so he thought at that time. To hear that Mia was there because of a kind spirit now made him sure. It was his sister who brought Mia there and it was her, who helped them find the children who needed help. Like she did as she came back from her undercover time. She helped like she did before going undercover.

"After making that picture 5 years ago, with your sister, I'm sure it was her who guided me there. I feel her all around," continued Mia.

"I am really happy to be your father Mia. You and Makino make me feel complete. I still miss Diana, but then I only have to look at you, to remind me that my sister always is around. Yoru smile reminds me of her," said Shanks.

"I'm happy she guided me to you. I love you dad and nothing can change that," said Mia and hugged him.

Shanks hugged her back, smiling, with tears in his eyes. He never felt this close to Diana since her death, or even so close to Mia, since she came into his life. Slowly she was growing and he loved every single moment he had with her.

"And dad. Don't worry about Shachi. I like him very much, but it doesn't mean I'll do stupid stuff. I'm only beginning to explore and I have plenty of time. I don't need to rush," smiled Mia.

"I know. But don't ever come to me, unless you want him executed," teased Shanks.

"Daaad. Jeez. Now I'm off to bed. Goodnight," said Mia standing up.

Shanks smiled and ruffled her hair, before leaving. As he stood by the door, reaching for he knob, Mia spoke once more.

"And dad. Thanks for the talk."

"You're welcome. And thanks to you. I love you. Sweet dreams."

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Mia sat under a tree at school. She was just enjoying the sun. Shachi was sick and she was alone, which was rare, but it might be because her class had a free hour, because of a sick teacher. She held her eyes closed, but suddenly she felt a shadow over her face and she opened her eyes.

"Hey Hawkins," smiled Mia to the tall blond haired boy in front of her.

"Hey Mia. All alone? Such a rare sight," said Hawkins.

"I know. Don't you have class?" asked Mia.

"We had a test and could leave as soon as we finished it," said Hawkins.

"Knowing you, you've finished as the first, meaning Ace and Sabo won't come before the bell rings," said Mia.

"You're right. I saw you sitting here alone, so I took the chance. I want to talk with you," said Hawkins.

"We've never really talked, haven't we?"

"Not really. I just wanted you to help me," he said.

"Help you?"

"Yeah. You see, I really want to give Koala a good present for her birthday, but I can't come up with a gift," said Hawkins, blushing a little.

"Oh. You like her. Well, I know she has set her eyes on a necklace, but it's quite expensive. I know that all her friends and adults around her have a gift already, so no one will get it for her," said Mia.

"Am I lucky. I won't mind buying it for her, if she really wants it. Will you show me after school? If you don't mind, that is," said Hawkins.

"Sure. I'm going by the shop on my way home anyway."

"It would be best if it's only you and I, but I guess I can only hope," said Hawkins.

"Oh you don't want anyone else to know? Well, then it's just going to be me and you. I don't care what the others think. I will help you winning the heart of Koala," smiled Mia.

"You are really a kind person. I wish we could become more than just schoolmates," said Hawkins.

"Well, since you are going to be at the party, we will have time to know each other better there. I would like that."

"Wouldn't Shachi be jealous?" asked Hawkins.

"Properly, but he can't decide whom I spending some time with. Not that I don't like him, but he can't control me. I do hope he won't be too jealous and making a scene afterwards. I hope he trusts me," said Mia.

Hawkins nodded. He knew there were many guys hoping that Mia and Shachi will part, so they had a chance to win over her heart. She was really a lovely and kind girl, but he liked Koala a lot and wanted to be with her. Mia could become a good friend.

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"What's up with you and Hawkins?" asked Sabo the next day at the Orphanage, as Mia came visiting.

"Nothing. He needed an advice and some help, so I helped him. He is really sweet and nice. We've rarely talked before yesterday," said Mia.

"The mystery and unknown draws some women," said Robin, leaning against the window.

"Jeez Robin. Yes I want to know him better, because I think he can be a good friend. Nothing more. I have someone I like a lot," said Mia and smiled to Shachi, who blushed.

"Aww cute. Shachi is blushing," teased Penguin.

"Penguin, stop it," hissed Shachi embarrassed.

"You are so cute, when you blush. Come on give her a big kiss," teased Penguin, making Shachi blush even more.

"You can be so mean Penguin, but I guess you are just jealous," teased Mia and took the hand of Shachi.

"Me jealous? In your dreams Mia," said Penguin.

"Would you stop it? It's the same every time," said Nami annoyed, leaning against Ace with a slight blush.

"So have you heard? There will soon come a new adult here, helping out," said Nojiko.

"Really? Do we know who?" asked Law, looking up from his book.

"I don't know. I've only heard Thatch and Dadan talked about it," said Nojiko.

"Her name is Tashigi and she is really kind. She is a friend of Benn," said Mia.

"You know her?" asked Luffy.

"Yeah, I've met her two weeks ago," said Mia.

"I guess we are lucky to get another woman. Dadan is alright, but this place needs a female more," said Nami.

Mia smiled and leaned against Shachi. This weekend would be so awesome. Koala was going to have a birthday party and she had invited some from school also. Franky, Hawkins, Coby, Helmeppo, Zoey, Kia and Tia. Besides the Orphans, Ace, Luffy, Usopp and Mia that is.

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Whitebeard looked at Tashigi. She looked fragile, but Whitebeard knew better. He smiled friendly at her and gestured her to sit and have some tea and snack. Tashigi sat and smiled, feeling great. This house was big and filled with life. Beside her sat her daughter Kuina. She looked nervous.

"So you want to help me out with my kids?" asked Whitebeard.

"Yes. Benn told me they can be a handful for you sometimes and that you needed a female's touch. Not that Dadan isn't good, but she could use some help," said Tashigi.

"She could need some help. So you just came back from overseas?" Whitebeard smiled.

"Yes. We've been living there for 6 years, but my heart wanted to go home, so as my husband dies 6 months ago, I started to prepare everything to go home. I'm searching for a place to stay also. Benn is so kind and let us use his apartment, while he sleeps by some friends," said Tashigi.

"There is a small house connected to the Orphanage. I've bought it 2 years ago and fixed it up, but neither Thatch, Dadan, Dogra or Magra wants to use it, so if you want it, you can use it," said Whitebeard.

"I would love to see it first," said Tashigi.

Whitebeard nodded, stood up and gestured the two to follow him. It wasn't a big place, just a small house with a kitchen, dining room, bathroom, living room, two rooms and entrance. Tashigi looked around and Kuina also.

"What do you say Kuina?" asked Tashigi.

"It's nice," the girl answered.

"Seems like you have a new helper. We would love to stay here," said Tashigi to Whitebeard.

"Welcome to both of you. I want to introduce you to my kids and the rest tomorrow. When do you want to start? This weekend there is a party and there will be many people around," said Whitebeard.

"What about the day after tomorrow? We don't have that much and if we can start moving in today and tomorrow, we will be finished soon," said Tashigi.

"Sounds good. You don't have to come this weekend, but you may come if you want. It's the birthday of Koala and there will be many, so I will understand if you are not coming," said Whitebeard.

"I'll be there, but it's up to Kuina if she is coming or not," said Tashigi.

"I want to meet the Orphans first," said Kuina.

"You'll meet them tomorrow. And I think Mia will be there too," said Whitebeard.

"Mia? I like her. We met as she was visiting Benn with her father two weeks ago," said Kuina.

"Mia is really a great girl. So kindhearted and friendly. She makes friends easily," said Whitebeard.

Kuina nodded and looked at the big house nearby, where the Orphans lived. Benn had told that many of them refused to be adopted and that all saw Whitebeard as their father. This made Kuina curious and after meeting Mia, she really was looking forward to meet them. She was happy that her mother took the job here.


I know, I know. Too much Mia, but she is the main character. She is 14 in this chapter. Kuina is 15 years old.

So any suggestions on couples, drama or so?

And from now on I will try to upload once at week, but no promises. I really have lot of work to do, so I might not be able to upload frequently the next couple of months. So please forgive me ;)

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