A/N: Hello, I do hope you like this chapter and will continue reading. I may not be able to update next week because of Spring Break. I'll be looking at houses in Virginia and looking at my College.
Disclaimer: I do not own One Piece or its characters nor do I want to
Chapter Nine: Sabo Leaves
Luffy's POV
In a raging Storm I was the only one outside. "The winds are increasing in speed and power" I told them before Ace spoke. He said to make sure I don't let go of the Flag.
I tied a Rubber Vine to the pole which also kept the Flag from flying away. The wind got stronger and I gripped the Rubber Vine.
"Woah!" carried away by the wind I was moving up and down with a firm grip on the Vine. Ace asked if I was okay and I nodded telling him I was. "Would you mind helpin'" I asked as I went below the branch that held our Hideout.
They just laughed saying that it looked fun. I rolled my eyes before I pulled myself up.
Time Skip: Next Day
We headed to Gray Terminal because the Storm messed up our Hideout. Ace and Sabo were complaining about it but I wasn't. Yesterday was fun and I wouldn't change a thing.
"I wanna see if I can find a Telescope" I smiled walking backwards. Ace said I would never find something that nice here but I only shrugged.
Sabo said he wanted to find a Cannon which we should try to find as well. "Maybe someone threw one away" I suggested. The Cannon is less likely unless it was a Pirate who no longer needed it or it was broken.
We started laughing before we went scavenging. "Haven't found a Telescope or a Looking Glass.
I did find five good planks though" I smiled showing Ace the wood when he looked at me. He was scavenging a few meters behind me though. "Least ya found somethin' useful" he told me making me sigh as I went back to work.
"Got to go Ace" I told him when I heard Sabo and Bluejam Pirates. "Sabo's facin' Pirates" I told him before we got into a Barrel on top of a pile of trash.
We rolled it down hitting a Pirate before we broke it landing on our feet. Ace asked Sabo if he was ready before he nodded. "No one can stand up to all of us" Ace yelled making me nod.
The Pirates took it as a challenge but so did we. Ace said we should go straight for the Captain and we all agreed.
I let the Pirate in front of me hit me in the head with his weapon so it bounced off. He was surprised before I jumped over him hitting the back of his head. I knocked him out easily.
"Go for cover" I told them when we ran forward. I ran for cover but they didn't till Bluejam brought out a Gun and shot.
It hit near Ace's right foot so it didn't hurt anyone. Bluejam told us to give up before Ace said that we don't do that. Ace was caught before Sabo was and then I was.
Hearing footsteps I looked up to see Sabo's father and Goa Kingdom's Guard/Extermination Team. Bluejam gave the rundown before Sabo's father asked about me.
"Have you harmed Monkey D. Luffy at all?" is what he asked surprising everyone. "No, why would you care sir?" Bluejam asked. "Monkey D. Luffy is the Global Leader.
If he's harmed or threatened he could ruin your life before you could blink" he said. I glowered at the man before I was let go.
I stood where I was when I got up still angry at the man. "I honestly have no idea why you would trade the life of power and influence for… this" he gestured. Shaking my head I sighed.
"Seeing how others live is a good thing for me and besides. My caretakers weren't too happy when I came back after one or three years" I told him.
"I see, do what you want with Ace. Luffy can do what Ace does if he wants to" Sabo's dad said before all of them left. We were taken back to the Hideout, well Ace was.
Ace was tied up with his rope connected to my left wrist. He was sitting on the ground and I was standing.
I guess they don't want him running away but they know I won't leave Ace. "Why'd ya leave the comfort of High Town Monkey D. Luffy?" Bluejam asked making me sigh. "I lived in Edge Town not High Town.
It's closer to Windmill Village than High Town is" I told him. "That's not what I asked" he told me making me frown.
"I don't really like my position but I can't say I disagree with it either" I answered sitting on the ground. "Untie them" Bluejam spoke before the rope fell from Ace's chest and cut from my wrist. "Would ya mind helpin' me with somethin' while you're here?
Not much really" he asked making me cross my arms. I was glad that I had given Sabo that letter.
It told him my dad was coming to Town to make sure there are few casualties in the 'clean up' soon. Said the location dad should go if Sabo were to ever see him and such. "And what does this job entail?" I asked already knowing from the smell of Sulfur, Charcoal, and Saltpeter.
He mentioned the map of Gray Terminal and carrying packages to the marked areas. Ace agreed asking about the payment for the labor we'll be doing.
Time Skip: Morning
I was carrying a Crate on my head and two on top of each other in my arms. "I don't like this Ace" I told him worried for when these are ignited. He told me to deal with it because he doesn't like it either.
Time Skip: Night
"My dad's coming to Goa Kingdom tomorrow" looking at the three bowls. I know he won't talk about Sabo so I won't either.
"You're not gonna go see him?" Ace asked but I shook my head smiling a little. "Can't, it's dangerous for me to" I told him. I got to see him when I was younger so that's good enough.
I fell asleep not long after that when Ace asked why it was dangerous. In the morning we left the Hideout to go to Gray Terminal.
We met up with the Bluejam Pirates when Bluejam said he's been waiting. "More boxes to move then?" Ace asked making Bluejam nod. He said he has a bigger job for us but he'll talk about that tonight.
I didn't like it but I couldn't disagree or call them out. They could hurt Ace if I do and I can't risk that.
A/N: Hello, I finished writing this at 5:21 P.M. on March 22, 2017.
I do hope you like this chapter and story and will continue reading, see you next time.
