I am soooo sorry. This chapter took forever to update guys. In all honesty I had about 800 words done for this chapter the same day I last updated. But I couldn't think of anything to type, it's not like I had any time to type though. What with exams and what not. Alright, NOTICE AT THE BOTTOM! IMPORTANT PLEASE CHECK!
Chapter 3
Sabo's Pov
Finally we were back at our base, the Moby Dick in all its glory. Though the usually cheerful and laidback atmosphere was overshadowed by my anxiety. My brother wasn't fairing any better than I was. Nervously tapping the dashboard while we were still in the car, and walking in a borderline frantic state in order to get to the door of the base.
I wouldn't even mention how he sprinted to the infirmary when we finally got inside the Moby Dick and basically collapsed from mental exhaustion when he handed Luffy over to the nurses. Ace was not accustomed nor prepared for these types of situation, though neither was I, meaning that he had no idea what to do or what to expect. It was kind of sad to watch actually in a funny sort of way.
"Ace calm down, Luffy will be fine. Don't you trust you siblings in the nursing staff?" As funny as it was to watch Ace in this sad state, as his brother it was my job to calm him down. At least that's what I'd like to think, even if he is the older one out of the two of us.
"It's not like that Sabo, you know that I trust them it's just that-" He's worried I could easily tell. That's just the way he is, rough on the outside but nice enough once you get him to let you in. Though I really wasn't one to talk. I am surprised though seeing as Ace isn't usually the type to get attached to someone so quickly. That was something Thatch would usually do and occasionally Haruta.
"You're worried, I get it, but you need to calm down. You are not going to help anyone like this, especially not-" Before I could finish my sentence there was a scream. It sounded like a lot like
"Luffy!" Before I even realized what was happening Ace had already managed to scream Luffy's name and forcefully enter the infirmary. 'Shit' was all I was able to make of the situation as I followed after Ace.
Inside the infirmary was a mess with everyone running in a panic trying to control the situation. A few nurses had ran out of the room after I had entered while others remained in the room gathering supplies. My elder sibling Hana was trying to sedate Luffy while her assistant nurse attempted to restrain him.
Luffy the cause of everyone's confusion was thrashing around on the bed trying to escape the hands that crowded him. He was screaming as if someone were attacking him and his eyes had become frantic as they looked at everything around him.
Although Ace had entered the infirmary before me, he really wasn't helping the situation. Instead he was running around like a chicken who had his head cut off; no offense to Marco.
Between Ace and Luffy I honestly didn't know who was worse. But thinking about it logically calming down Luffy first took top priority. Besides I'm sure everyone in the base had already heard Luffy scream and was on their way here. It was only a matter of time before my siblings and Oyaji arrived at the infirmary. And even if it was just Oyaji and fifteen of my other siblings that type of crown would definitely scare Luffy.
Walking past Ace and over towards Luffy's bed I thought of the different ways to calm him down. I could try talking to him but I doubt my voice would get through to him. And I really didn't want to attempt using physical contact to try and calm him. He was already reacting badly to that so I would more than likely only make the situation worse. All I actually needed to do was distract Luffy long enough for Hana to inject him. But in this situation that plan seemed to be a lot easier said than done.
Arriving at Luffy's side I did the only thing I could think of. I pressed our foreheads together and brought my hand up to ruffle Luffy's hair, the same way my brother would to it when he tried to make me feel better. Luffy probably surprised by my sudden affectionate action stopped moving.
The nurse standing on the opposite side of Luffy took the opportunity that I gave her to sedate Luffy. As soon as the needle pierced his skin Luffy broke out of the seemingly startled stiff state I had put him, and began to thrash around again flailing his arms.
At first Luffy showed no sign of reacting as he struggled against my arms that had moved to hold him. But slowly Luffy movements had become lethargic as the sedative started taking affect, and he stopped struggling. Slowly his screams were reduced to whimpers as his body relaxed and his eyes closed.
Just as Luffy had fallen asleep Oyaji roughly slammed open the double doors to the infirmary and rushed in guarded and alert. Following him were my commanding brothers all streaming in.
"Sabo, Ace what happened?!" Thatch questioned though he was obviously surprised by the sudden turn of events. "Luffy he-he started screaming and-and then Sabo and then Luffy and-" before Ace could finish his rambling he fell asleep, his body dropping to the floor like dead weight. I knew my poor brother couldn't control his narcolepsy, but he sure does pick the damn best times to fall asleep.
Because my brother had all too conveniently fallen asleep on the floor in front of me it had now become my responsibility to report in to Oyaji and explain what Ace had started but failed to finish. "Sabo," Marco started by addressing me, drawing all eyes away from all eyes away from Ace, who was being lifted off of the floor, towards both Marco and I. "What happened to the kid while we were gone yoi." Ah leave it to Marco to be the one to break the silence and ask.
"Not much really." I said, but after seeing the looks on my brother's faces I could tell that they didn't believe my response. Furthering on what I initially had said I continued by saying "Nothing that I know of anyway." Though many faces had changed from their original skeptical expressions the expectance and curiosity had still remained evident in many eyes. Sighing I once again furthered my explanation on what had happened, or at least what I thought had happened.
"Luffy most likely woke up in the infirmary while he was being treated. But having so many unfamiliar people crowded around him probably caused Luffy to panic and scream. Ace and I were outside the door when this happed so we rushed inside to see what was wrong."
"That's when we saw Luffy struggling against the hands of our nursing staff. Ace being Ace" I had stopped my explanation to look over at my brother who at that moment was being supported by Thatch "was completely useless during the entire situation." There were a few huffs and other sounds of agreement as I mentally apologized to Ace for something everyone knew was true.
"While Ace stood panicking I distracted Luffy for Hana," I said not going into full detail about what I had done. "while she injected him with a sedative. That is when you all decided to come in." I stated ending my explanation. Conveniently that was when Ace decided to wake up. At first he was groggy and a bit dazed, but after remembering the situation he was in Ace jerked his head up as he suddenly became alert.
"Hey buddy. Welcome back to the world of the living." Thatch joked causing Ace to relax slightly as he was helped to his feet by Thatch. "Sabo here was just explain what happened to the little guy." He continued as Ace grounded himself, and collected his emotions.
"How's Luffy?" Ace asked calmer than he was when he before his attack. "He's asleep right now, medically induced of course." I responded answering Ace's question. "I'm sorry to interrupt, but wouldn't it be better to have this conversation somewhere else?" Izo asked breaking my train of thought. "Izo's right yoi. The infirmary isn't the best place to group chat." Marco chimed in after Izo, and turned towards the door preparing to leave the infirmary.
"Wait wait wait!" came Thatch's protests. "You're not actually planning on leaving the little guy alone by himself are you?" Thatch asked worriedly. "He'll be fine, he's sleeping." Rang the voice of one of my commanding brothers. "He was sleeping the first time." Thatch snapped back irritably.
"Calm down yoi." Marco said to Thatch from his place at the door. "Haruta you stay with the brat yoi" Marco said calling Haruta out. "Why do I have to stay?!" Obviously unhappy about Marco's little match up of him and Luffy. "Because I said so yoi." Marco responded again causing Haruta to get angry.
"Why don't you just make Namur do it?!" Haruta yelled back from his place across the room. "Hey don't bring me into this." Namur said defending himself as he joined the conversation. "It was Thatch's idea, so let Thatch handle it." He continued.
At the mention of his name Thatch bristled. "Hey I was only looking out for the little guy!" Thatch yell to no one in particular. "Are you trying to start something!" Izo demanded as he jumped into the conversation yelling back at Thatch. But at this point said conversation had started sounding like a full blown argument, like they usually end up being.
"QUIT IT BRATS." Oyaji ordered his voice loud and commanding, ringing out over everyone's shouting. "Haruta." Oyaji called out as he turned his head toward the twelfth division commander. "You watch the brat." He said leaving no room for arguments.
"Of course Oyaji." Haruta responded with nothing but respect and compliance. And with that any form of arguing had been settled. Looking quite blandly at Haruta's actions Marco turned once again, and successfully left the infirmary. With Oyaji following after him, along with the slow stream of my brothers in command.
As we were leaving the room Ace began to drift back towards my side. I was honestly surprised with him, because during that whole argument he stayed quiet. Not trying to jump in once. "Hey, you okay?" Ace asked when he saw me spacing out. "Yeah just thinking." I responded leaving it at that.
Though he didn't quite accept my answer Ace didn't push the subject. Instead he brought his hand up and took of my hat, and proceeded to ruffle my hair the way he always does from the time when we were younger. Tilting my head in towards his hand I smiled just a bit. I guess I could see why Luffy liked this feeling.
NOTICE PLEASE DO NOT IGNORE THIS!
First off there is a strong chance I will have to put Teach in this fanfiction. Not any time soon but it will most likely happen. And like the original he will more than likely remain uncaught.
Second by the time this chapter would have been posted there will be a poll on my 'homepage'. Asking if you would prefer me to update this fanfiction, post the two chapters for the bleach fanfiction I am working on, post the two chapters for the Kuroshitsuji/ Black Butler fanfiction I am working on, or start a Gakuen Babysitters fanfiction.
Finally I will not have any Wi-Fi from the 3rdof July to the 10thand I doubt I will do any typing during that time either. Thank you for your many reviews and for understanding.
Thank you for reading~
