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(Slap)
"Ouch!" Yusai yelled holding his red cheek shaking his head.
Yusai didnt understand why he got slapped by Kira and is going to find answers but once he looked at her, his anger disappeared. Tears were sliding off her cheeks. Her hair covered her eyes. Yusai eyes started to widen seeing her cry.
"Y-you.."
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".. Idiot" Nami said with her head down.
She had her two fists on Luffy's chest who is confused why Nami punched him. Before he could talk, Nami lifted her left fist and hit Luffy again and then with her other fist. She continued repeatedly.
"Why, why!..why.." she said quietly, in anger.
She hit him one finally time, stopping with her fist still on his chest. Luffy started to get worried seeing her head still down.
"Na.."
"Shut up" she spoke aggressively. "Just, shut up"
She couldn't control her temper. What Luffy said pulled the last string of patient she has. She couldn't believe Yusai would ask him to do that, right after he gave him that scar. She is angry at him along with Luffy. Part of her knows that there is no reason to be angry at Luffy but what reaction did she need to show other than anger. Anger about the situation Yusai put Luffy in and anger about the fight between the two she didn't want to happen. No part of her wanted two friends to fight until one of them loses their life. Luffy eyes widen after seeing a tear fall from Nami's cheek.
"Why..(sob)..do you have to fight again..you barely survived the first one, what do you think will happen the second time..(sniff),what happens if, if you don't win..I don't know..(shaking her head)..what I would do if y-you.." Nami stopped unable to finish her sentence.
Its too much for her to imagine a life without Luffy. Her heart couldn't take it. Her tears continued to fall not caring that Luffy is watching her break down. She soon felt Luffy's chest pushing her fist. Luffy is getting closer with his hair covering his eyes.
Flashback
"..if it cries, love it"
Flashback ended
Nami eyes widen from shock. Luffy had his arms behind her back, bringing her close to his chest having her head on his shoulder.
XXX
Kira still had tears falling and not looking at Yusai. Her anger with him reached to the point that she never reached before. Asking someone, asking your friend to end your life. That makes her blood boil and makes her heart hurt. She soon heard Yusai speak.
"Your giving me mix signals here..first you smack me then tear up..(scratching his head)..I don't understand..(looking down)..there is no reason to anyway" he said in a depressing tone the last part.
"No reason..(clenched teeth)..no reason!.." she spoke in anger couldn't believe would say that.
"Ya..(faced her).. because Luffy said no.."
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"I dont plan on killing Yusai, he's my friend..i promise but Nami, i don't think I can not fight him because that's the only way I can help him like last time...so I promise to you Nami, I won't die when I fight Yusai" Luffy said into her ear softly.
Nami couldn't help but tear up on his shoulder, holding in her cry. She knew that he meant it, and couldn't help but feel happy.
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"Too bad, but makes sense since when i asked him I didn't know him too well until I started to hang out with him more making what I asked him a dumb idea…(stand up).oh well, nothing I can do..(started walking)..time to head back to Shanks so see.." Yusai said until he felt Kira holding the corner of his shirt.
"Do you care about your life?" She asked quietly.
Yusai hesitated to answer.
"Because I see someone who wants to die under that act you put up hiding what you truly feel" Kira spoke.
Yusai had his hair covering his eyes and stepped forward but felt Kira's grip tighten on his shirt.
"I'm not letting you go, I don't know what happen to you in the past but I know that hearing you say those things acting like it's nothing makes my heart...hurt" Kira said and let go off his shirt.
Yusai stood their shocked hearing her say that. "Her heart hurts" he thought thinking back what she said. Suddenly he felt two arms around him.
"I can't just let you think that the only way is to end your life, I bet you, Luffy thought so too and also Nami, Robin, Shanks, Vivi, Sanji, Zoro, or Usopp would feel the same way...open up your eyes Yusai, you don't have to be alone in this, you have people that care for you and if you died...think about how much you would be hurting them..along with me, so please..let me help you" Kira said with her head on his back facing the wall.
She heard no response. She slightly closed his eyes, feeling sad not hearing his response.
"...ok" he spoke quietly.
Kira eyes widen. She slowly turned her head having her forward against his back. She started tearing up.
XXX
Luffy and Nami are seen sleeping in each other's arms against the bed with Luffy's head on her head and her head against his chest and a blanket covering the two. The sound of the door closing softly wasn't heard.
Bellemere let go of the knob. She smiled after seeing how Nami looked comfortable sleeping in Luffy's arms. "Seems like my baby is growing up" she thought and went down stairs with a warm smile.
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Lights were turned off. It is dark in Kira's room with just only the moonlight coming through the window. Kira is seen on her bed under her covers still awake. Yusai is seen laying on the floor next to her bed with a blanket on him and a pillow under his head.
Kira decided for him to stay for the night since it was already dark out. Yusai fell fast asleep except for her who's still up. She couldn't fall asleep from the long day she had. She pulled out her phone she is holding. She turned it on.
Yusai
647-245-7788
She stared at Yusai's phone number he gave to her and what it means to have his number.
Flashback
"If you want to be part of this...we need to stay in contact" Yusai said facing her.
"So let's exchange phone numbers" Kira suggest.
"So when I need you, I will call you" Yusai told her.
"Ok, likewise"
Flashback ended
She smiled and turned off her phone. She placed it on her night table and went to sleep.
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"Hey, boss...i think we're lost" Hatchan said.
"I know that, idiot" Arlong spoke.
"where exactly are we?' Kuroobi said.
The three were still in Smile Corp. When the alarms went on, they couldn't find the exit and were trapped deep in the building. They found themselves in a low light hallway.
"We can't call anyone since the service here sucks…if you weren't bad in direction, we could have left here hours ago" Arlong exclaimed in anger.
"Sorry, but weren't you the one leading?" Hatchan replied.
"(Punch his arm)..Shut up!"
(Clap)
The two stopped talking after hearing a clap. They turned to the dark part of the hallway that the clap came from.
(Clap,clap,clap,clap)
"Who's there!?" Arlong said in anger.
"Just someone who enjoys seeing you guys argue" the voice in the shadow said.
"Oh really…(clenched fist), show yourself"
"Show myself...sure why, not"
Arlong soon saw someone coming out of the shadows but stopped midway only having his feet and torso visible but his face is hard to see for Hatchan and Kuroobi but not Arlong. He knew that face glared at him.
"Whats the matter, I thought you wanted to see me"
"I know you...you always hang around with…" Arlong got interrupted.
"Got the wrong person buddy..you see, I'm much more stronger and wiser..(grinning)..but it's good that you know the person and by the way you look at me, I can tell you dislike him"
"Not has much has his friend but he's close...ever since they arrive my reputation in school of being the one higher than everyone is ruined"
"Ah..so you grave power and authority, am i right"
"Yes, and I would do anything to obtain it"
"Really..(grinning)..I can help with that, you see there something I want but there are steps to obtain it and just my luck, you three were here and probably for the best I use you three than some weakling...so shall we"
"What are you…" Arlong said until he froze in place from the person appearing in between them so fast.
His black hair sway covering his eyes except his wide grin. Jimbe eyes widen seeing white coloured tubes on his hands with a needle. In a blink of an eye, the person pierced the three and jumped back into the shadow.
The three soon fall on their knees, scratching the floor so hard from the pain they're feeling.
"UURRRGHHH!"
The three cried out unable to handle the pain while the person that caused it grins in the shadow. Their tone of voices soon turned deeper.
"Good, seems like it's working...now after that's done, it's time to start..the game" the figure said sounding happy.
The shadows of the three on the ground started to change.
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The sun has risen and the new day has begun. A certain orange haired teen started to wake up from her deep sleep. Nami slowly opened her eyes. She had the best sleep with her pillow. She slowly turned her head and realize she wasn't laying down on her pillow or on her bed.
Instead she is sleeping on Luffy's arm. She felt her heart quicken and her face heat up. "Luffy!...oh, ya I invited him in but not to stay for the night!" She thought and stared at the sleeping Luffy. Seeing him sleeping calmly made her not want to wake him up. She also felt his arms around her so she couldn't move anyways. She sighed and smile on how she got in this situation. Since she didn't want to wake up Luffy she decided to sleep some more. She snuggling in his arm and placed her hand on Luffy's shirtless chest which reminded her of what he said last night.
She moved her hand along the scar. It caused her to feel uneasy and interested on how Luffy could he even handle something like this. "I'm not going to let anything like this ever happen to you, even if I have to face Yusai...i promise" she thought to herself.
"NAMI!..WAKE UP BREAKFAST IS READY!"
Nami shock up after hearing her mom yell and also when Luffy suddenly woke up.
"Breakfast!" He spoke with a smile.
(Smash)
"That isn't what you say in the morning, idiot" Nami said after punching him.
"Oh, sorry Nami..(rubbing his head).. goodmorning" he said grinning.
"(Blush)..g-goodmorning" she stuttered shyly.
(Ring..ring)
A cellphone began to ring. Nami watched as Luffy began going through his phone. He answered it.
"Uh, hello"
XXX
(RING..RING)
Yusai slowly opened his and started to reach for his phone that is ringing beside him. Kira is seen barely awake, sitting on her bed from the noise of the ring tone. Yusai answered it, laying on his left side.
XXX
"BOTH OF YOU GET HOME NOW!"
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Bellemere is seen making breakfast in the kitchen. She suddenly heard racket coming from upstairs. She looked at the staircase and saw Luffy jumping down looking like he saw his life flash before his life. He began running out of the house leaving a confused Bellemere. She then heard footsteps coming back.
"Thank you Bellemere for letting me stay" Luffy said with his head in except his body and ran out.
"(Blinked)..you welcome" she said quietly.
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Kira fully woken up after seeing Yusai leave the house so fast not even saying good morning to her. She clenched her fist in anger.
(BEEP)
She blinked after feeling her phone vibrate. She opened it and saw a message.
Yusai: Thanks for letting me stay and the other stuff...you might not be bad but you're still a she demon
Kira sighed and smiled. She couldn't help but feel happy over what he texted her except the last part.
XXX
Nami chuckled against her bed from Luffy's reaction when Shanks called him. She brought the blanket close to her. Her eyes blinked after realizing that she didn't have a blanket when she was with Luffy and neither of them could have put it on them if they were both asleep unless by someone else. She soon connected the dots.
"MOM!"
XXX
Yusai is seen running to Shank's house. "Crap, I forget to text him but I thought Luffy told him" he thought until he saw Luffy running also.
"Luffy" he said looking confused.
"(Head turn)..Hey Yusai" he said waving to him.
"Where were you?" He asked while running.
"At Nami's place"
Yusai blinked while he is running. He kept his eyes on Luffy with no emotion on his face. It took awhile for him to understand that Luffy stayed the night in Nami's place. The thoughts going through his mind were that Luffy got tricked in going or was kidnapped by the she demon but from his appearance, he showed no sign of injury. That would mean, he wasn't force to go in. "Why was he at Nami's place then?..and slept over...hmm" he thought until he reached Shanks house.
Yusai stopped next to Luffy who also stopped in front of the door. The two-gulped sensing danger behind the doors.
"Ready" Yusai spoke.
Luffy nodded. Yusai did also and grabbed the door knob. The door soon opened.
Once the door opened, nobody was waiting behind it. This didn't make them feel relief just more nervous about where he is. The two walked in quietly trying to find Shanks. When they passed by the living room, they saw him sitting in his chair with one leg over the other, watching the two. They both gulped from his serious expression.
"H-hey Shanks.. g-goodmorning" Yusai stuttered from fear.
"To you too..now would you guys tell me where were you last night?" Shanks asked giving a glare.
"I slept over in Nami's place" Luffy said without his hesitation.
"I was kidnapped by a she demon and slept at her apartment" Yusai answered sweating.
"So you slept over at girl's homes" Shanks said not believing it.
The two nodded violently. Shanks sighed and put on his warming face.
"Well it's nice to see you guys back but next time you should text or call first, I get worried about both of you, you know..(crossing her arms)" Shanks said smiling.
Yusai felt uncomfortable and looked away. He felt weird hearing him say that. Luffy in the other hand smiled and nodded.
"Good…(smile gone), now there's something I must tell you" Shanks said in a serious tone.
This got Yusai's attention. His tone of voice changed so quick and his expression too. He knew for a fact that what he had to say is important.
"I've been your guardian for a long time...i had fun with both of you, I can't imagine my life without you guys, that's why this is going to be hard to say…i'm going to be leaving"
That shocked the two. Yusai thought it was a joke at first but Shanks expression and his eyes tells him that it's not a joke. He felt apart of himself ripe away. It felt familiar somehow to him. It was like he felt it before.
For Luffy he had his head down and with his eyes covered with his hair. His hands were clenched. He felt more depressed in Shanks leaving. It is hard enough not having your brothers around all the time or a father, now his uncle who is always there for him is going to leave him too. He didn't want that.
Shanks saw their reactions and felt bad about this but he had reasons why he must leave. He stood from his chair and looked at the heart broken boys.
"I dont know how long it would be until I come back.." Shanks got interrupted.
"Why are you going?" Yusai asked quietly.
"A friend I work with is in trouble in the other side of the world, he asked me to help him...I wouldn't be leaving if it wasn't important"
"So where are we going to live since you aren't going to pay the bills?"
"(Smiling)..Don't worry Dragon will be covering the bills but not to this house" Shanks said and put his hand in his pocket.
Yusai heard a metal sound and saw Shanks through something at him and got it. It is a pair of silver keys.
"Whats this?" He asked confused.
"Keys for your new place the two of you will be living...it might be difficult to adjust but i know that you both will" Shanks said with a smile that soon fade when he looked at Luffy who still was in the same position.
He turned around. Yusai raised an eyebrow on what he is doing after hearing something opened. His eyes widen after Shanks turned around.
"Luffy, I know this must be hard for you but just know I will be coming back and that's a promise, so…(planted a straw hat on Luffy's head) take care of my hat for me when I come back" Shanks said grinning.
Luffy's eyes widen after feeling Shank's favourite hat on his hand. He touched the edge of it. He grabbed the top and brought it down so it covered his eyes. Tears started to fall.
"I..(sniff)..will" Luffy spoke through his tears.
"Good, I wish you both the best...I hope we see each other soon"
(Click)
The two stayed in the same spot even when Shanks left minutes ago. There was no sound or conversation coming from the two. Yusai clenched the hand with the keys. He began heading up stairs. He stopped on the first step.
"Hey.. Luffy, it's ok if you dont go to school tomorrow, I'm going to bring everything to our new house so just do whatever you want" Yusai said and heard the door close.
He started walking up the stairs.
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The sun is setting creating a light violet sky.
(Thud)
Yusai dropped his suitcase in front of their new home. He is surprised seeing it isn't like their old home. It is more like a two-floored dojo with its own wall border around it. He passes through the wooden doors and began pulling his suitcase to his new place.
(Click)
He unlocked the door and entered. The wooden floor is spotless. The living space is huge and there is a small table in the middle of the floor. He dropped the suitcase and walked towards it. There is a chessboard with black and white pieces on it. He saw a folded note on it. He picked it up.
For Yusai,
I know how much of a genius you are, you may not act like it but I see lots of potential in you. I know that you dont know your parents or any relatives but remember you always have a home with me and Luffy, don't forget. I hope this gift will help you in your path you create.
P.s Take care of Luffy, he may not be smart has you but has a strong heart so watch over him while I'm gone.
Love, Shanks
A drop landed on the letter then another and another. Yusai had his eyes open with tears falling onto the note. He didnt react to Shanks leaving at first until he read this letter that broke the mask he was wearing. He felt depressed about him leaving. He slowly sat down in front the chess board. He stared at the white piece's until he grabbed a pawn, moving it forward once.
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The water sparkled under the orange sky. Luffy is seen sitting near a river on a grass hill. He had his arms on his knees. He had Shank's hat slanted on his head covering his face. Knowing that he won't be seeing Shanks for a long time, pained him. He found himself alone.
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In a dark room with only a slight blue glow revealing the figure outline. The male figure is seating in front a table which he had one hand on.
"The preparations are set, now it's time to create the fire..(tapping finger on table)..and you guys will spark it"
Three more figures are hiding in the shadows. Their appearance isn't invisible but their outline is. They are tall and bulky. The middle figure grinned revealing his sharp white teeth.
"What would make you think we would follow you" said a deep voice.
"(Smiling).. because, I'm much stronger than you, I can end your life's in a split second but i need you to carry out this plan but after that you can do whatever you want with your new-found strength, even try to kill me but spoiler alert...you will be the first to fall under me"
"..fine then, we will do has you ask for now..(glaring)"
"Good, it's time to begin this game…
(Clank)
...Yusai"
The figure slammed down a Kings chess piece on the table.