A/N: Yo people! Thanks for all the 'Get Wells' because I do believe they worked, although I am still sick. I see some of you are still sending in OCs which is awesome and you CAN send in another if you have before especially if they are villains! Here's the next chap.
Chapter 7: The Start of a Beautiful Bond?
Having stayed up the entire night guiding the ship through the smooth waters of the East Blue, Sophie was extremely tired. Drifting in and out of sleep, she let out a loud yawn, as her vision began to go blurry. Drowsy, Sophie gently placed her weary head down on her forearms, which were laid lazily across the wheel of the helm. Closing her eyes, she finally lost her will to stay conscious; with no one to properly navigate the ship, it began to rock and sway off course.
"What on Earth are you doing?" Li's voice nearly shouted, as she raced up the steps from below the deck.
"You're up early," Sophie groaned, still half asleep, "You sleep well?"
"I can't believe you stayed up all night long. Did you get to see the rest of the ship yet?" Li responded, while rushing to take the wheel away from Sophie.
"Unfortunately I haven't had a chance to," Sophie grumbled, "Why?"
"Nevermind," Li concluded, but then she got a thought, "Tell me something, Sophie."
"Hmm?"
"I'd like to know more about you."
"What's there to know?"
"I don't know, idiot, that's why I'm asking," Li snickered, "Something to pass the time, like your back-story."
"Sohoho! Perhaps another day," Sophie drawled, "My past isn't a very exciting one. Besides I barely know you. Shouldn't I be the one asking you that?"
"Fair enough."
"Well if you're going to stay-"
"I never fully agreed on that," Li replied sharply.
"Either way, if we're sailing together temporarily, I might as well share it," Sophie sighed, "I was born and raised on the island of Yunna. My father was a pirate and he used to always read me tales when I was little."
"What kind of stories?"
"Pirate ones, of course!"
"I don't understand."
"Huh?"
"You said he used to."
"Oh, that's right. My father was taken from me by the marines when I was nine. It's a shame I never knew his name but I know he cared deeply about me and my Grandfather."
"What about your mother?"
"All I know is that her name was Lorelei. She died after giving birth to me," " It's kind of ironic don't you think? Someone dying so that another can live."
Nodding Li turned around crossing the deck and headed back towards the stairs.
"Where you going?"
"The kitchen," Li said, "Tyoka stocked the place up pretty good."
"Oh, well meet you down there," Sophie murmured, but Li left without another word, "Seriously, what is up with that girl? Goodness, she is so bizarre."
Elsewhere…
"Commodore, have you heard?" A marine soldier asked upon entering a large, fancy room. In his hands were several pieces of papers which were sticking out this way and that.
"How can I not?" The man voice barked. He appeared to be sitting in an office chair, but its back was faced towards the marine, "Two girls taking on the notorious Captain Topaz, and defeating him in one blow!"
"Surprising, isn't it?"
"Ha! It's sidesplitting!"
"I was able to create a poster of them, while finding out information, and discovering what exactly happened."
"Let me see," The man demanded. After the marine handed over the posters, the Commodore stared at them heavily:
WANTED
DEAD OR ALIVE
"WHIRL WIND" SOPHIE D. LORELEI
8,600,000 BELI
"She was the one to actually defeat Topaz in this battle," The marine informed, "Witnesses say she possesses some type of Devil Fruit power."
WANTED
DEAD OR ALIVE
"DARK MISTRESS" LI
5,200,000 BELI
"She fought Topaz first," The marine continued, "Not sure if she has a Devil Fruit, but she most certainly is a strong fighter."
Standing in awkward silence, the marine coughed, "Commodore?"
"Let's just wait and see how far these two get," The man bellowed, "This should be rather fun."
A/N: I do hope this chapter was long enough even for a sick person. Next chapter will be exciting don't worry and until next time.
