This chapter is short.
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Boa slumped in her seat; depressed vibes formed around the empress. Two Kuja stayed behind, watching the ship and the empress for any problems that could come up. Their course was set and there were no enemy ships in view. The two Kuja went to go check on the empress. Shock crushed their faces when they saw Boa pouting on her throne.
The woman had her arms over her chest, scowling at the wall in front of her. She looked like an angry puppy, the Kuja couldn't help but swoon over the woman's cuteness.
"Empress Hancock, what has you so down? If you don't mind me asking." The orange haired Kuja asked her sister.
Boa slumped further, "I want Red." She mumbled. To the empress, Red is like a stuffed animal, warm and welcoming. The Warlord has trouble feeling comfortable around people (if you didn't notice). Red is one of the few people she is ok with. The woman is like a flame blooming in the darkness.
The sisters were not surprised by the woman's reasoning. "We can bring them back empress. We will be arriving at the island in an hour."
The empress gave the cutest frown, "no, she'll be mad at me if I take away her fun." When she comes back, I'm going to hug her for eternity! Boa's eyes sparked from the thought, giving the Kuja a bad feeling.
"Empress, by the time she comes back, we would be at the island." The green haired sister warned. Hancock snapped out of her fantasy and turned stern.
She hopped off her seat without another word. Her heels clicked against the top deck, with every irritated step she took. Her sisters followed behind.
She stopped at the front of the ship. Her head tilted downward to see what was happening on the platform. Her eyes turned wide and her blood boiled. Why is she wearing a wedding dress?! Why wasn't I invited?! Why is she marrying that stupid commander instead of me!?
The Warlord jumped in the middle of the game, stopping right in front of Red and the others.
Red gave a confused look to the fuming warlord, then she realized her outfit. This isn't good.
Boa leaned her head back, popped out her chest, and shot out her index finger. Yep this is definitely not good… Red thought, pulling Marco by her side. "Red, yoi?" Marco whispered, confused on why the warlord is here. "Just watch." Red whispered back.
The announcer grew heart eyes at the warlord, "Bo-Boa H-Hancock." He stuttered under her beauty.
The princess scowled, "how dare you speak my name! Scum! This game will end immediately!" Boa crouched herself further in her famous stance.
"Excuse me empress, I'm am the captain F-"
"Shut up you worm; you are more disgusting then the dirt underneath my feet!" The Kuja jumped down from the stands, getting ready for a battle that might occur. The Whitebeard Pirates stare confused at the woman, while Red just sighed. There's not even dirt underneath your feet. We're on a platform with fake grass and wood Boa.
Despite the insult, Foxy fell under her trance. "I'm sorry Miss Hancock." The captain bowed to the empress, not knowing why he's doing so.
"Kuja! We will be going now, go to the ship. We are heading out." Boa stood up straight and snapped her fingers. The pirates dashed to the deck, following their captain's orders.
The Foxy pirates were seduced by her demanding tone, swooning over the warlord. "Bye!" They all shouted, not having a problem with their departure.
The Whitebeard crew went on the ship, still confused to what was happening. Well, they were confused until Red stepped on the top deck and was tackled by the Warlord. Red's back hit the ground, harder than she expected.
Izo sighed, "is this why she stopped the game?" She asked Red. The Warlord was squeezing the life out of the redhead. Red was already struggling to breathe with the wedding dress coiled around her body. Boa made it ten times worse.
"B-oa ca-n't bre-ath." Red patted the woman on the back, praying she'll release her hold. The warlord did, but she still clung to the woman. Boa sat up and placed the redhead on her lap, hugging the woman from behind.
The rest of the commanders took a seat around the two, hoping for an answer for their question. "Why did you stop the game, yoi?" Marco asked, only to receive a glare in return.
"I will not let scum like you marry my perfect angel." She hissed. Her voice was filled with jealousy and resentment towards the blonde. Marco backed away from the woman, seriously?!
Red sighed and leaned against the Warlord. "It was a game Boa, Marco didn't want to do it." Red snuggled against the warlord's chest, getting ready for sleep to take her in its arms. That game was physically and mentally exhausting for Red.
Marco frowned at how comfortable Red looked, jealousy started to cloud his mind. The jealousy paused when a scream echoed on the deck. Boa and Red jerked up, scanning their eyes around the ship. A Kuja came running towards the group, flashing a newspaper in her hand. "Empress! Look at the paper!" the Kuja cried, shock still attached to her face. The newspaper plopped down in the middle of the group. Different reactions were inspired from the paper. 'The Straw Hats destroy Enies Lobby! Monkey D. Luffy 300 million berry bounty.
Izo, Marco, and Thatch gaped in shock, what idiot would attack Enies Lobby!? Red and Ace grinned, "That's my Luffy!" … A pause of silence filled the air. Both crew members turned to each other with shocked expressions.
"HOW DO YOU KNOW LUFFY?!" they both shouted in confusion.
Ace was the first to answer, "I'm his older brother. I lived with him for years!"
Red pressed her brows together, thinking about what he said. "I'm his older sister. I lived with him for years…" and just like that, everything became more confusing.
"Hold up, I know Ace had a little brother, but I thought you only had three siblings. How do you know Ace's brother?" Izo asked to get the story in order.
Red leaned against Boa again with a smile, thinking about the goof ball always made her happy. "My mother is the owner of a bar called Party's Bar, in the east blue. When I was younger, Luffy lived with us for seven years. Kid, me and Nako became close to the boy, so he's like a brother to me. Then he moved somewhere else with another family. I still saw him and Garp around sometimes. Luffy told me all about his brothers, I even met them, one's named Sabo and the other I called the devil. Sabo would come by sometimes for Luffy, and we would play together when Luffy was getting ready. But I never got a name for the other brother, nor did I want it. He was a stupid freckled prick that would always make Luffy cry." Red tilted her head to look at Ace, "I'm guessing you're the prick."
The news appalled Ace, he never thought Red would be that girl…
Flashback
Ten-year-old Ace leaned against the tree. He tapped his foot impatiently as he waited for his brothers. "What's taking them so long!" he hissed, bouncing his body off the tree. He stomped all the way to town till he got to the Party Bar.
He swung the doors open with his small arms. The brunette scowled at everyone in the bar, till his eyes stopped at the two boys sitting on stools in the back.
The brothers turned their heads to face the doors, surprise sprouted from them when they saw an angry Ace. "We forgot." Sabo whispered to the younger one.
Ace's scowl evaporated when he saw a red-haired girl behind Sabo and Luffy. She looked confused, completely oblivious to who he is. Ace stomped to the bar, balling his hands into fist. He stopped in front of the frowning blonde and the trembling brunette. "YOU GUYS LEFT ME FOR SOME GIRL!" his shout drew everyone's attention.
The blondes frown deepened, "it's not like that."
"Yes, it is, you suck meanie!" Luffy stuck out his tongue and blew spit at his brother.
Ace growled Luffy and threw a fist at him. He's surprised when his fist didn't penetrate a rubbery face, instead it's caught by a soft hand. Ace's eyes met red ones when he looked up. The girl behind the bar jumped in front of the little brother and blocked his hit. Ace took a better look at the girl; she was older and taller than him.
"Get out of my way! You're a girl! You can't fight!" the boy spat. Sabo and Luffy winced at the comment, they know what was coming next.
"I can't fight huh?" the girl muttered. She gripped tighter on the fist her hand was cupping.
"Let's hear you say that after I kick your ass!" The fight ended in a flash. Ace was knocked out unconscious and physically kicked out of the bar. "DON'T COME BACK HERE TILL YOU LEARN MANNERS!" the monster roared.
Flashback ended
A shiver ran down Ace's spine when he recalled the memory, "you're that g-girl who ki-cked me out of the b-b-bar." Ace's trembling voice made Thatch laugh.
"Red's always been scary huh?" Thatch said with a smile. Ace nodded his head with vigor, "You have no idea. Wait! YOUR MAKINO'S KID? SHANKS AND MAKINO HAVE A FAMILY TOGETHER?!" How did I not notice that before!? She looks just like them.
Red nodded with a smile, "my little bro is at the bar with her right now."
Ace's eyes were as wide as planets as he pieced the puzzles together. "Makino… can i talk to her? I haven't seen her in so long." the second commander's face turned from shocked to blissful when he thought of the bartender. She was like a mother to him and his brothers. How did I not remember? I can only think of a few times I've seen Red, but I know there's more. Does that mean I met her brothers to? Why can't I remember?
"Of course, you can when we get to the hotel. By the way, how's Sabo? Have you seen him?"
Marco could feel the tension shift in the air. Ace's body stiffened from the mention of his dead brother. The brunette casted his gaze to the floor, "S-Sabo died… a long time ago…" Red jerked up from the statement. She scanned Ace's body to see if he was joking. When she determined he wasn't, she got off Hancock's lap and walked away from the group. Poor Ace, Luffy too. I can't believe after all this time… they think he's dead...
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Red walked to a private room in the ship. Once she sat down on the floor, she stuffed her hand into her pressed cleavage and pulled out her Den Den. The pain they must be feeling, thinking Sabo's dead.
I can't believe he still doesn't have his memory back. I should've told him the first time i saw him, but it wasn't my place. I couldn't do that… especially since i didn't know where they were.
The click sounds of the snail woke Red from her thoughts, "Koala speaking." the cheery voice answered.
"Hello goggles." Red smiled when she heard the girls breathing hitch.
"Red!" Koala sniffled as tears flooded her eyes.
"Hey, hey, don't cry."
"I-I-I thought you were dead!" Koala screamed. The redhead sighed, I really have to stop doing this to people…
A voice came from behind Koala, "why are you crying?" Red recognized the voice. It's the 'dead' brother.
"It's Red Sabo-kun!" Koala exclaimed.
Sabo's eyes widened, "HEY I THOUGHT YOU WERE DEAD! DON'T MESS WITH PEOPLE LIKE THAT! EVEN DRAGON WAS WORRIED!"
Another sigh left Red, "yes, yes, I'm sorry… but i have something important to tell you."
Sabo and Koala quieted down once they heard Red's amused tone. "You guys are in the new world, right?"
"Yes." they both said in unison.
"What if I told you, I could get your memories back, Sabo…"
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