Rouge, the Colour of my Love

by ladeste

Rouge never expected to be a single mother, but she would do everything in her power to protect her and Roger's child. Rouge survives giving birth to Ace and is there to raise him (with some help from Garp).

11. Chapter 11

I know this is only short, but this chapter is dedicated to Princess Of Flames who reignited my need to write.

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Skittish, Rouge thought when Ace and Luffy came charging back down the mountain path tugging the little boy from the forest behind them.

Skittish, Rouge thought when the young boy ducked his head and stutter out a greeting that ended with 'Sabo'.

Skittish, Rouge thought when Sabo stiffened as she pulled him into her arms to welcome him home.

Skittish, Rouge thought when Sabo hesitated at the garden gate, eyes wide and broken pipe clenched close.

Skittish, Rouge thought when Sabo skirted along the walls and ducked through doorways as if waiting for something to befall upon him.

Skittish, Rouge thought when her newest son froze as she kissed his forehead goodnight.

Skittish, Rouge thought, for now, but not for long.

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Thank you so much to everyone who's stuck around in my absence.