Hello everyone! I had a lot of time to rest and think about things. Your reviews are useful. I can correct my way of writing and do better than before thanks to it. Thanks for all your support, you guys ^-^
Both Law and Shikyo are busy on their side, so I'm alone now…well, at least I can write for you guys ^^
(Ezaria) Thank you for your concern ^^ I am feeling better now. It was just a cold, so it passed quickly. Sorry if Law doesn't seem right. I noticed he doesn't fit when I'm on Shikyo's point of view…This will need some practice…I'll developp that part on the next chapter ^-^
(Shiningheart of ThunderClan) you guessed right ^-^ People need to be thinking about specific things for her to see memories in particular. and yes, it is Shachi ^^
Well, I'll continue the story. Nice reading!
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Chapter 7- News days (the last story, where the song comes from ^^)
So, what to do? I know he told me not to move, but…It's been such a long time I haven't moved! Even if I'm still a little weak, I don't want to stay still like this. He's not going to like it. I unfold my legs slowly, staring at the ground. Come on, I have to try again. I softly slide down the table and put my feet on the ground. I lift my arms from the table, testing my balance, and sigh in relief as I see that, this time, I stand without problem.
-I only needed to wait a little.
I pick up my coat on the table and put it on. I walk slowly to the door, not making a single sound even with the material the floor was made of, and open it, looking if someone was there. Nope, it isn't the case. He doesn't even think I'll go for a stroll. I walk out of the room and start walking around. Every hallway looked the same, but I ended up finding a large room filled with tables. There was a window a little further. I get closer and look through it. We weren't underwater.
-I wonder where we are.
I walk out of the room and, using my flawless memory I was given with my devil fruit, succeed at not going back on my steps. I find a door that is quite well closed. No need to be a genius to know where it leads. I open it and walk on the deck. The first thing I notice is the wind's gentle touch. It's crazy how such little things can be so pleasant when you thought you'd never feel them again. I close the door behind me and walk on the deck a little, looking around. We were on the open sea. It was a little cold, but I didn't mind. I get closer to the railing and look over it, holding myself tightly so I wouldn't fall. The waves licked the metal sides of the submarine without being able to leave a mark. There were some little forms passing here and there, most certainly fishes. I step back from the railing just in time. The door leading to the deck opens, making me jump. I turned to the door, keeping a hand on the railing, to see a man in a white jumpsuit with a blue hat that had the word Penguin inscribed on it. He seemed surprised to see me on the deck, even though he's face was impossible to be seen:
-What are you doing there?
Okay, what could I possibly say? Trafalgar had told me to stay in the operation room, so I was at fault, here! I lower my eyes, ashamed:
-I wanted…to take some fresh air…
-Why are you doing that face?…Did the Captain tell you not to walk around, by any chance?
-Well…yes…
Okay, I admit it, that was way too honest.
-And you went out anyway?
I remove my hand from the railing:
-Fine, I'll go back before he returns.
I pass next to him and return inside, although I couldn't go swiftly, not going really fast for now. It didn't took me long to find back the operation room. He hadn't returned. I sat on the ground, my back against the table and my eyes closed.
-I had told you to stay here.
I open my eyes. He was standing by the doorframe, arms crossed and his gaze showing clearly he was annoyed. It looks like I hadn't returned first. He had the time to come back and search for me before I come back. Talk about bad luck. He walks slowly to me, his cold gaze on me:
-Where were you?
I stand up before he reaches me. He was already taller than me and had quite the killer stare right now. I didn't need to feel stare at by a giant. He stops right before me, although a little close to my taste, looking from above:
-So?
-I went for a stroll…
-Where?
-I reached the deck. But I have been careful, I swear!
That doesn't really calm him.
-You knew you had to stay here, that you couldn't move since you aren't in the state to do so yet, and you still went out for a stroll on the deck?
Okay, I know he's the doctor, but he's going a little fare. I went softly, I had been careful not to fall or to worsen my condition, and he talks to me as if I would cause the end of the world! I sigh:
-Whatever I'll say, you'll still be furious. I wanted to stop being motionless, go somewhere without being pushed or pulled. Maybe it doesn't affect you, maybe your honor as a doctor is in state, but I couldn't stay sited. I did so for too long.
I looked away at the last sentence. The time I had passed in the dungeons was still fresh in my memory. It takes a while before Trafalgar reacts. He makes me sit down on the table once more:
-You aren't at the same place.
I knew it well, but…
-Stop evading my eyes.
I turn my gaze at him. He was back to normal. He takes something out of his pocket:
-I'm handing it over to you.
He puts my mother's watch on my laps. I take it slowly in my right hand, wondering a little why he had kept it on him.
-This watch…
I look at him again. Here comes the questions again.
-Is it important?
I nod:
-I sealed the memories people wanted to forget in this watch. If she was to be open by someone else than me or to be broken…I think all the memories would go back to their owners.
-You think?
-I never really tried since those memories in there aren't the type you want to remember.
Trafalgar stares at the watch, as if regretting he had handed it over:
-Did you seal some of yours?
I smile sadly:
-I tried, but no. I don't have the right to forget anything that comes from me because of my devil fruit.
He seems surprised by my answer. Of course it would be nice if I could forget some things, but I didn't had the right to. Since Trafalgar didn't seem to have any other question about the watch, I put it around my neck and hid it under my clothes.
-It seems much more important for you to want to keep on you even though you though you would die.
I stiff. Of course it was. I lift an expressionless gaze at him:
-So what?
There was no arrogance, no coldness in my voice. It was almost as if I had asked a simple question. Trafalgar still looks a little annoyed. I was expecting him to shoot something, but he did no such thing. Instead, he turned his back at me and went to put his doctor blouse on the counter:
-Since you can walk, I'll show you were you will stay for a while.
Where I would stay…I would have to think about this later. I couldn't go back home since I was a criminal. I could make them forget…no, the marines that were called to the village must have made a report outside. Even if they forget, Marineford will remind them. They certainly know about my devil fruit. I lift my head to see Trafalgar's face…really close. I step and back up straight, falling over. A smirk appears on his lips:
-Seeing me turns you upside down, it seems.
I stare at him, a little annoyed:
-Really funny…
I stand up, making sure not to look at him. Why was he doing this? Trafalgar walks out of the room and stops in front of the door to turn at me:
-Are you coming?
I say nothing, but I follow. As we pass through the hallways, I look around a bit. I hope I won't be with a man in a cabin. I turn my head at Trafalgar. He walks in front without looking at me, but he must have felt I was staring at him:
-Your weapons are already in the room. You'll be alone since it was a little cabin.
I nod even if he doesn't see me. So he had really taken Tsuki and Nishibi back. He stops in front of a door and opens it, staring at me. I guess that meant I could go in. So I go inside. It was a good enough size for a room. There was a bed and a little night desk with two drawers as well as a little work desk. Tsuki and Nishibi were lying on the bed, as if they had been waiting long for me. I frown as I notice a bag next to the two blades. I turn to Trafalgar who had anticipated the question:
-A lady from your village passed it to one of my men before we left. She said it belong to you.
I look at the bag once more. Okay, where had I seen it before…right, my father's room…What could there be inside of it? I walk to the bed and grab the bad, curious and suspicious. Concentrated on the bag, I sit down on the bed and try to untie the ropes. It opens and I look inside. There were clothes, a little bag tinkling when I moved it and a pack filled with items to take care of my blades. There was also an envelope. I took it between my fingers, intrigued. I suddenly remember I'm not alone. I lift my eyes at the door. Trafalgar is still there, arms crossed and his back against the doorframe. I put the bag down, ashamed to have left in my thoughts like this, and stand up:
-It belongs to me, alright.
He stays impassible. He steps away from the doorframe:
-I'll leave you for a moment, I have things to do.
He stares at me seriously:
-You stay here, this time.
-I nod:
-Understood…
He leaves the room, closing the door behind him. I sit on the bed again, ripping open the envelope to take the letter out. I unfold it and read:
«If you read this letter, it's because you finally had the courage to leave this house full of bad memories. »
Well, I didn't really leave on a whim, but I had still left. This letter must have been written a long time ago.
«You always helped the people in the village, but you don't seem to notice that you need to take some distance from this place. Whatever the way you left us, we hope you will find a place where you will be at ease, at home. If possible, travel with someone. It is good to be independent, but the world is too wide to explore in loneliness. Go and find your path, the villagers. »
I couldn't lift my eyes from the letter. Why…why did they act as if they feared me if they wanted to help me? Why didn't they talk to me? I fold the letter back and put it back straight in the bag. There really was nothing to understand. I took out the items and clothes and stored them in the drawers. I hide the little bag among the clothes. Maybe it was a futile precaution, but I preferred to do so. I lie down on the bed, pushing the blades a little. I was feeling…tired…I closed my eyes. Law wouldn't be mad if I fell asleep.
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Okay, I admit it is a little weird to end a chapter like this, but it cuts well. So, what do you think? I'm working hard to keep following the characters' personality, so don't hesitate to put it back at my face if it doesn't work! I guess it sounds as if I am insulted…believe me, I am not! I just really want to make sure I don't destroy the characters T-T
Shikyo: Hey, don't cry for that.
But…but…I don't want to destroy the characters I love so much! *sniffle, dries the tears*Oh, you're back ^^
Shikyo: I wasn't really far, you know...
You still weren't with me T-T Well, I'll continue writing soon and it will be Law's point of view. If I'm annoying you for going back in the story to explain, like this, don't hesitate to tell me! So you again soon, I hope!
