Hello everyone, here is another chapter, this is a missing scene
This is how Ace and Mihawk first met
This was a request from ScandinavianTrash
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Dracule Mihawk walked through the woods on his island, having heard there was someone here and snooping around, a young kid it seemed like. Why someone would be here was a mystery, but how someone had found their was also a big question. His island wasn't known and was hidden, people rarely got here. When he got to an opening in the forest, he saw a young kid there. He could be no older than 17, and that was pushing it, he was maybe 16 or so. He looked to be armed with his own weapons, but not looking for a fight and just looking around, not having done anything to the island or seemed to be searching for anything. Mihawk decided to stay some distance away, to see what the kid would do, to see if he was after anything.
After a minute, he heard a hum. ¨I did not think anyone lived here. Who are you?¨ Asked the kid, turning towards him.
Mihawk was mildly curious on who this were, seeing as he had noticed him. Mihawk was good at hiding his presence. Mihawk took a step forward and coming more into view, giving a glare to the kid, waiting for him to recognize him and most likely cover in fear or something. ¨I should ask you the same thing as this is my island.¨ Instead of reacting with any kind of fear, or reacting any way, the kid only gave a small hum to himself. ¨I did not know Dracule Mihawk lived here. The island was not on any maps.¨ So the kid did know who he was, but didn't seem all fazed by him, something that got his curiosity sparking some. No one acted this calm around him.
Mihawk gave the kid a look. ¨And that is because I don't want any visitors. Now, who are you?¨ Mihawk didn't like people, especially young and arrogant people. The kid looked back at him calmly. ¨My name is Ace. And I am only looking around as I was curious on this island. I did not mean to intrude.¨ Mihawk gave a glare, ¨And I want you to leave and not tell anyone about this island.¨ The kid, still not reacting, gave another small hum. ¨I have an idea, or an offer more like it. You do not need to accept it.¨ Who was this? Did he really think he could barging or make a deal with him? ¨What is it?¨ He was curious the kid didn't act like any regular kid. He saw a smile get on the kid's face.
¨I have heard a lot about your skills in sword fight. How about a duel? Not a fight, but a fair duel?¨
That got his interest some, people rarely asked for a duel, let alone kids. He gave a look, ¨And what kind of fair duel?¨ He had met many who asked to duel and still fought unfairly, rash and was a general nuisance. The kid shook his head, ¨The regular duel rules. Fight until one have a winning move, or both lose. And I will only use my sword, no guns or devil fruit. A fair fight.¨
Mihawk raised an eyebrow. This was the first kid he had met who knew what a fair duel was. He gave a glare. ¨And why do you think I will agree to that? You are a kid, no chance of comparing to me.¨ He didn't want a duel with a lousy kid who was bash and arrogant, thinking he could win. The kid, Ace, gave a small laugh. ¨You are an honorable man, everyone knows this. And I would like a duel. It is not every day I meet someone who has as good reputation as yours. And I have a fair amount of skill in sword fighting.¨
Mihawk gave a hum inside himself, the kid not seeming to be a regular one. ¨You said it was an offer, what happens when I win? Or decline it?¨ Maybe he would show the childish side of himself if he declined. The kid gave a small shrug, ¨You decline, I will walk back to shore and leave. You accept and win the duel, I will leave at once. If I win, I would like to look around, maybe even see where you live. If we tie, I would like to see the island. Either way, I will not tell about the island.¨ That shocked him some, never having met anyone close to this young and acted so calm and collected. It sounded like a good offer, and he didn't say no to a fight, maybe the kid was half decent. The kid was someone he could see himself almost like. Not rash or bash, but calm and collected, maybe he had talent.
Mihawk gave a nod. ¨That sounds fine, but don't think I will go easy. A duel is a duel, fight your best and stop when you win.¨ The kid smiled, taking his sword out and getting ready. ¨I know. You fight like you would in a real fight, but no finishing moves.¨ Mihawk hid a small smile, he was almost starting to like this kid, he seemed grown up for his age. He took his own sword out and got into position, it had been a while since he had had a decent and fair duel, rarely anyone following the rules. He would be careful, the kid could be acting for all he knew. ¨Ready kid?¨ The kid gave a smirk, ¨Ready.¨
Then they moved, both going for a slash, Mihawk not holding back, going to end this fast, no one usually stood a chance to a direct hit. The kid would fall and he would win, easy as that. The kid went for a block as suspected and their swords hit, Mihawk pushing against it with almost all of his force, sure he wouldn't need to use all of it. The kid didn't seem strong.
But no, the kid managed to block and still stand.
Mildly shocked, Mihawk moved back and went for an attack again fast, going to get the kid off guard. But the kid was fast, and manage to avoid the hit, going for one of his own attacks, which he deflected, before both went for a new one, and their swords clashed, sparkling, and the kid still stood strong. When he went for another attack, the kid jumped a small jump, landing on top of his sword, jumping off it and over him, going for an attack from behind, which the warlord managed to avoid.
Mihawk was surprised on how skilled and strong the kid was, managing to stand up against his attack, even almost managing to place his own hits. As the duel continued, the warlord starting to go all out and the kid still standing up to him, he felt himself having fin, something he rarely did. No one really stood a chance against him, a very few managing to last against him. and the kid did hold up on the fair duel part. Even when he had the chance to a pull his gun, which he could see by his waist, he never moved to grab it. And he hadn't seen anything looking to be a devil fruit either. The kid had honor, he fought like he respected a fair duel. He would have his fun here, rarely managing to have a fair duel like this.
The duel lasted for hours, almost 3. Mihawk did have his fun, really enjoying how good the kid was in dueling and sword fighting.
When the duel was staring to wear at them, Mihawk feeling all the force and how fast he had to act starting to set, also seeing the same when the kid attacked, he had a feeling the duel might be coming to an end.
And he was unsure who would win.
The kid was strong, really strong, much more so than he would have thought. The duel dragged on for another half hour, before both went for a horizontal blow, aiming for the others neck.
This was the last move, the fastest one won.
Mihawk was unsure who was faster, it seemed they were equal, which was new to him. but now came the question if he should trust what the kid had said, if he should stop before finishing the move. And if he did stop, would the kid do the same? He hadn't done anything else to seem even close to dishonorable, honoring the fair duel. And he had had fun, even the kid seemed to enjoy himself. With a close look to the kid and the sword, Mihawk continued at full force until he saw the muscle in the kid's arm tense as he started to prepare to stop the sword, and Mihawk did the same. The kid really did have honor.
Both swords stopped an inch from their target, the duel ending in a tie.
When they lowered their swords, the kid gave a laugh as he catches his breath. ¨That was fun, been a long time since I had a that good of sword duel.¨ Mihawk gave a nod, not showing he was also out of breath. ¨It was. You are surprisingly good for such a young age. How old are you?¨ The kid gave a small chuckle. ¨I am 17.¨ Mihawk gave a hum, he had great potential to be so young, and it had been a great duel, something he rarely had. He would be sure to get to know the kid, he always enjoyed a good duel now and then. ¨Why did you want to see the island?¨ The kid gave a hum. ¨Curiosity. Nothing more, nothing less.¨
Mihawk gave a nod. ¨It was a tie, you can look at the island if you'd like. And if you are up to it, join me for a glass of wine. It was a good fight, I wouldn't mind doing it again.¨ The kid gave a small hum, ¨I wouldn't mind that myself. How about we take the glass of wine now, I can always check around later.¨ The warlord gave a small smile, he almost liked this kid.
When the kid left 2 hours later, the warlord had an amused smile as he sat alone in his mansion.
The kid wasn't just a kid, he was an assassin. And not just any assassin, he was one of the best ones. He was told how to reach him, a raven and note, sounding like a fairy tale. But he would take up on the offer for another duel later.
He never passed up on a good duel, and that was the best one he had had for years.
And that's the chapter, hope you enjoyed
And Mihawk is a really honorable man who likes a fair duel. And Ace is the same, they would like each other and the duels they have. He might seem ooc, but I thought it would be plausible seeing how Ace is
And I have an apology to make. The Ace of Spades chapter won't come up this weekend, it will be delayed until next week for now. I really apologize for this, but I am really overworked right now and haven't had the chance to work on it, school and work is just taking so much time right now. I will try to keep the one shots coming as normal, but I can't make any promises. I'm really sorry for this
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