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Red pov
This time, I kept my head down when I heard the crash of the elevator echoing through the halls. Why bother?
I know what time it is. It is now ten hours till my execution, and to think I'm not even a tiny bit nervous. Is this how it feels when you want it all to end? I've finally hit rock bottom… yet I'm not concerned for my wellbeing. Only Luffy's…
I hope my idiot brother is safe, I hope Whitebeard doesn't start a war, I hope my dad- I bit my lip from the thought of my father. He was and still is my idol, but what child doesn't idolize their parents? To think this guilt is enough for me to leave him… Leave everyone. I killed her… Blue. Who knows what could happen if I let that power run lose again? Thatch, Izo, Ace. Kid, Nako, Mom, Dad. Marco… Dagger... That is another headache. How do I feel about my brother? I can't hate him, I can't. Not for this power, not for these scars. Is it because I know he did it to keep me alive? Is it because I know who he truly is inside? Hell if i know.
"Red." Jinbe's scratchy voice gained my attention. My stiff neck aches when it twists, "do you want my last words?" The statement was supposed to be a joke, but my dry throat and sharp glare destroyed it. Jinbe let in a deep breath, "are you dead set on this." I swore it was a statement and not a question. Either way, I nodded. "I can't live like this."
"Red, have more faith in your crew. They are the Whitebeard pirates, it's Marco-"
The air in my lungs hitched, "That's not the point!" Blood rushed to my throat from the harsh tone. Crimson liquid leaked out of my mouth, surprisingly, it was the most moisture I've had in the past few days.
"Eustass Red, it is time for your execution." Magellan's voice twitched in my brain. My teeth almost cracked from how much I was compressing my jaw. The warden and guards played with my cuffs till I felt new and inflexible one's cramp around my bruised wrist. "Is there anything going on in the upper levels?" I asked once we were off the elevator. A guard gave me a crooked smile, "none of your business."
My question answered when I heard a familiar voice scream my name from the elevator. LUFFY?! Boa wasn't lying. Fuck. Quickly, I kicked the nearest guard and took his thin pitchfork. Once I showed resistance, the guards started to pile on top of me. I couldn't use my scythe, there is also a cuff around my neck. Sengoku decided to place it there to block me from using the weapon. No matter how hard you try, you cannot take off my necklace. It can sense my blood, meaning if you take it off, it will go out of control and start to spin. The form and size go out of control as well. Sengoku tried and almost lost an arm.
Magellan pinned me against the raw tile, all I could do is squirm underneath his massive body. If I use my devil fruit, I might end up destroying this place, along with Luffy. The warden let out some of his poison gas, "this should keep you asleep for a while." He muttered, leaning closer to me. "Poison doesn't work on the devil." My power started to pour through. My voice changed mid-sentence, and my body started to change shape. I could feel my head pulse from the horns thriving out of my hair. A tail grew from my lower back, it was thin and black with a flamed shaped end. My ears grew as well, but the tips only became pointy. I can feel the lines and marks starting to appear on my body. But then… all a sudden… I lost consciousness. My guess is it was from the collar.
My body dropped and I stopped struggling, I was completely incapacitated.
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Marco pov
The plan is more than risky, but for Red I'll do anything. We are jumping headfirst into a war, yet, that isn't the scariest thing on his mind. What will happen if we make it out alive? Will she come back? No. I doubt the stubborn female will give up that easily. Hell, she might not give up at all!
A dark cloud formed over my head from the negative thoughts. "Tell me what is on your mind, son." My head jerked to face Pops. It was only me and him in his room, I'm not in the mood to see anyone right now. This room is my safe haven. "How am I going to tell her Pops, yoi? How am I going to tell her I love her?" The plead in my eyes shut down any thoughts about teasing. I need advice. This love shit is fucking difficult! Why isn't there a book about this?!
My big hands tunneled through my pineapple hair. Yes, I admit it, I look like a pineapple. "Is that what's bugging you? Gurara! It doesn't matter how you say it, it is obvious the fire spirit loves you too!" my blue eyes landed on the man and squinted, "you think so, yoi?"
Another laugh came from Whitebeard, "she told me herself. She loves you son; she was worried if she could get through saying it without fainting! To think one of you is a total klutz while the other is a perfectionist!" I have to admit, the statement made me chuckle. She is a klutz, a very cute, fiery, unshakeable, klutz. That, for some reason, I gave my heart to.
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Red pov
I couldn't help but stare at the chain of my bracelet. Even in the dim room underneath my execution platform, the charm still shines. Like a phoenix glowing in the darkness. God, I miss him. "Since when did we get such cute prisoners?" a cocky voice resonated. My head raised to face the guard. He has crisp blond hair, green eyes, light skin, and high cheekbones. "Go fuck yourself." I responded in a murmur. The male dared to press, "hot mouth for someone all battered and beaten." A sigh left me as I closed my eyes. When I opened them, my antagonistic aura stabbed the man. He was paralyzed with fear when he saw them, he even forgot how to breathe.
A foot tapping against the ground made me take my gaze away, but by that time, the guard passed out. "S-so your Eu-Eustass Re-d." The voice stammered. From the voice I could tell the boy was about Luffy's age, a little younger. The shadow faded from the figure. It was two men, both looked about 16 or 17. One had long light hair, rectangular glasses, a butt chin, and pale skin. The other was tanner. Pink hair, big curious eyes, a scar peering from his yellow and red headband, and wore a sailor uniform. They stopped in front of the cell, the blonde one hit the other, "stop stuttering Koby." He expounded, even though he looked as nervous.
"Koby? You're a friend of Luffy's?" Koby and the boy beside him grew wide.
"YOU KNOW LUFFY?!"
I gave a weak smile, "he is my little brother, he told me about you. Pink hair, big eyes. Said you're going to become an admiral someday." Koby clasped his mouth with his hand as tears started to roll down his cheek. "He also said you cry a lot." A timid laugh escaped me.
"H-how are you Luffy's sister! That can't be true! Dragon can't have two children." The blonde stated.
"Blood ties don't matter; he is still my family. Him, Ace, Sabo, and many others."
After I said that, Koby talked my ear off about how him and Luffy met, and what he thinks about him. I was fine with this; I mean how could I not be? I'm going to die in a few hours. "Is it true your Shanks's daughter? Do you have Roger's blood?" Koby's enthusiasm was easy to read. "Yes, I have both blood in my veins. Shanks is my father though, but I have no problem with having Roger's blood."
"Really? Isn't it a burden? Like he was the King of the pirates!" Koby and Helmeppo said in unison.
"Being King of the Pirates means being the freest. Roger wasn't trying to do anything else besides doing the impossible. Neither was my uncles or father. The fact that I have that type of blood in my veins makes me happy." I didn't notice it until Koby's eyes widened, but a tear was running down my face. Why am I feeling this now? Why am I crying? I want this, I need this. "Don't cry, please don't cry! We are sorry for bringing it up! You are a lot like Luffy, that-that sounds like something he would say. I-I d-don't think-" Koby bit his lip. His hand compressed and his body shook. He has been talking to me for the past hour, I have an idea on what he was going to say.
"You don't think she deserves to die, do you son?" Both boys stopped breathing from the voice. "You picked good men gramps, they know what justice is." My statement helped Koby breathe. He turned around to face Garp and bowed his head. "I-I'm sorry sir! I-I just- she is-... she is only trying to be free! I kn-ow pirates are labeled as bad but… I can't say that for all pirates! Not when they're some like Luffy and miss Eustass!"
Helmeppo kneeled, "I agree with Koby sir! Zoro- he saved me from who I was! The stories Red has told, the smile she gives-"
"How do you know she isn't lying." Garp interjected with a stern tone.
"We trust her sir! This is our justice!" Both said in unison.
Garp's heavy steps didn't make them waiver. They kept their heads down, eyes squeezed shut, and tears held back. A rough hand patted against their shoulders, "you are right. Absolutely right. I don't believe in this either. Red is like my grandchild, hell, if she became a marine, she'd be a better one then me!" Garp paused with a chuckle before continuing. "I've never met someone better to rule, someone with such a sense of justice. Yet, she didn't want to become a marine. Mind telling me why?" I shook out the strains in my neck before answering.
"I want to be free, that is my reason, that is my purpose. I have been on Fisher Tiger's crew, I am the daughter of an emperor, I was a part of Whitebeard's crew. There are so many people I know, so many points of views I've come across. Yet, the marines think they know best. You protected Ace, Luffy, and Sabo, but why is there a need to protect the children? Flowers don't choose where they bloom, children don't get to choose their parents. Yet, the government decides they're fate based on that fact, and that fact alone. How distasteful. My father, Whitebeard, Dragon, Fisher Tiger, they never saw it that way. The world government is shit and everyone knows it! And I will believe that fact till the day I die! Not till I find people like Koby, you, and Helmeppo in this world!" My shout lingered in the room, almost making the area shake. Once again, my eyes flickered.
More footsteps started to approach, "so you're the lady Garp talks about?" The familiar low voice made my eyes change back to normal. "I'm sorry Kuzan, you have a great sense of justice as well."
The shadow disappeared from the dark-skinned man. His black curly hair resembled a clover, and his sleep mask was laying on his forehead. "And what makes you say that little lady, I only remember meeting you a few times in the new world." I remembered those times. "Yes, we sat, ate, and talked about life. That was all I needed to know about your character." Kuzan isn't like other marines. He doesn't crave the 'justice' everyone speaks so fondly of. The man has a simple life. He rides his bicycle over the sea, visits local villagers, and eats at cafes. I have seen him a few times in the new world. But since I'm not wanted or ever causing trouble, we chat like old friends. He is the only admiral I like; he is also the only one Garp likes.
"Well aren't you a great judge of character. I have to admit, seeing you go will make me sad."
"Ay yes, the whole world will get depressed." I rolled my eyes at the thought.
Once again, I chatted with the marines, until it was two in the afternoon. Koby and Helmeppo opened the cage door at a slow rate. Neither one of them wanted to see me go. They're hands shook on my chains and their eyes flooded with tears. "Sons- it has to be done…" Garp's eyes dragged to the shackles on my ankles. I swear, for a second, I thought he was considering letting me free. And if that's the case- "hurry up, let's get this over with." My voice cut through his guilt and Koby's tears. Kuzan must've picked up on the reason for my actions and squinted. "You're making this harder Red, but orders are orders."
The trip to the platform felt like a century. Half of it was because of the billions upon billions of stairs I had to climb. The other was because I was having second thoughts. Seriously? After all this time? All this pain and suffering I have gone through. I killed Blue for goodness sakes! I killed her! Her blood is on my hands! Yet… I have this strange feeling that she would forgive me. Sometimes I feel as if Kid and Law would forgive me if they knew… but. No. I-If I doubt my actions now- I'll. A tear dropped down my reddened cheek. Marco. I c-couldn't even tell him. I'm so pathetic! I'm doubting everything I've been wanting for years, because of him. What will he do when he finds out I died? Will he suffer… yes. But- could that suffering rival the agony I've been feeling for years… absolutely. His happiness replaces my own. A hundred times over. Another tear rolled down my face. I love him… I love him so much. So why! I'm doing this to protect him, there is a high chance of me losing control again. I could kill him. If that were to happen, I'd be worse than broken. My suffering won't be guilt. I would become a shell of myself.
"Eustass Red, are you ready for your execution?" Sengoku asked.
My head tilted upwards, "oh yes, let's get this over with Sengoku." My sarcasm made him snort. Looking down from the platform almost made my teeth break. Every unit from every sector was watching me. They even have video snails recording me at this very moment. How sick! What stupid shit is this?! They take so much pride in executing someone? Taking someone's life away!? I feel like I'm on a podium for the world to see! A trophy for god as a sacrifice! This is worse than sick! Worst then distasteful!
"Tell me something Sengoku?" The scraping of my teeth got the man's attention.
"Do you and your sick cunt faces known as marines think your gods or something!? What gives you the right to decide who dies or lives!? NOTHING THAT'S WHAT!" There were about hundreds of thousands of people on the terrain, but no one, no one, dared to speak. I didn't have to turn around to see the shocked looks surrounding me. I didn't have to move to know the video snail had locked onto me. Not even Sengoku spoke from my words, but apparently someone else was ballzy enough too. "This is justice! Do not degrade the world government as if you know anything about it!" The voice made my back teeth snap. My eyes flickered and my horns grew. AKAINU! My head turned to face the man.
"You dare to say you know justice! Your justice is equal to the shit you sprouted! How dare you! Alabasta! Ohara! Roger! Enies Lobby! You accused my brother. MONKEY D LUFFY, OF BEING THE ONE TO TRASH ENIES LOBBY! AND DARED TO SAY YOU GUYS SAVED ALABASTA! YOU CAPTURED NICO ROBIN AND ALMOST SENTENCED HER TO DEATH FOR LIVING! YOU KILLED A MAN FOR BEING FREE! THE DEVIL WILL COME AFTER YOU ALL! AND WHEN IT DOES… ALL YOU WILL SUFFER A PAIN FAR WORSE THAN DEATH. FUCK YOUR SUFFOCATING JUSTICE UP THE ASS! I AM FREE AND I WILL DIE FREE!"
My eyes riddled with anger, fury, malevolence. Akainu's face froze.
Boa smiled at me, that's my Red.
Kuma has a lip tilted, so this is why Dagger was so fond of his sister.
Mihawk's eyes were a little wide from my words, her conviction is impressive. She is like Shanks but fierier. She has grown up since the last time I've seen her.
Gecko Moria jumped, is she a fool?! No one dares to say such things! Strawhat is her brother!
Doflamingo took off his shades and squinted at me with a smile. So, this is Eustass Red? Mhmm. She is very interesting. She is also friends with Yamato, Kaido's daughter. This woman is more than impressive.
Everyone was so dismayed they didn't notice the bubbles forming in the water. Not until liquid started to sprout from the ground. It can't be… Sengoku's head snapped to the water. He gaped in shock and fear tingled down his spine. This is worse than he could've ever imagined. "Damnit! They got their ships coated! They came from under water! The Whitebeard Pirates! THEY ARE HERE!"
My lip trapped between my teeth, tears flooded my eyes as the ships popped up. They're were over 50 allied pirate crews, and I recognized all them. Two ships weren't a part of the allied forces. They belonged to the Kid and Heart pirates. My heart stopped when the Moby Dick emerged from the ground. Standing on the figurehead was all the commanders, Kid, Law, and Pops. I couldn't stop the tears from flowing, I couldn't stop the feeling of need. I missed them; I can't leave them. Not anymore. I can't leave him!
"MARCO!"
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Once again THANK YOU! I didn't think anyone would like Red! All the support is making me lean towards a continuation! Ay YES!
For the war, some details are going to be the same as the Paramount war, but it will be different because of the different people in it.
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