Dear Readers,
Hi, what's up? Anyways thanks for favorites and alerts. Now, time to answer some reviews.
Smile-Evilly- I realy hope you don't hate her. She didn't do anything yet. Plus, I love Ace too. I wish I could tell you who she falls for.
Miss RaeFox- Thanks, I hope you like this one too. I never did say it is a Mihawk and Ace.
FancyBunny- I never seen a jealous Mihawk before so I was like 'Why Not'. Just wait until after this arc.
Demeter13909- Is it a good thing if it is fluffy. Do you like or not? I'm so confuse. Don't hate the story, please.
Nightshift on the boat is no problem with me. However, nightshift on the desert is tough. I can't tell if someone is approaching us or not. Every sound I hear makes me flinch. Every time I hear the sand shift, I stand up quickly with my gloves on, just to pass it of as the winds.
I decide to check up on everyone. I went to the girls' tent first. I open the flap to see Nami and Vivi sleeping. I smile a bit. They look so peaceful. I slowly back off and went to the guys' tent.
I open the tent's flap to see a funny sight. Luffy is snoring up a storm in his cot. Sanji is above him sleeping like a baby. Usopp and Chopper are hugging each other for warmth. Zoro is sleeping in fetal position, hugging his swords. Ace is next to him with his blanket not covering him.
I made my way towards him and place his blanket so he is not cold. I smile. 'Ace…..' I thought. I went back to outside to keep up with the watch.
After an hour, I start to feel horrible. I quickly made over to a group of rocks. I vomit three meals up. I wipe my mouth on my clothes and I walk back feeling a bit better. As I reach back to camp, I hear a small ringing noise.
Ring. Ring
Bri-ring.
I dug in my pockets and answer the phone that Mihawk gave me.
Buzz. Buzz.
"Hello," I whisper. I know that some people, mainly Vivi, are light sleepers.
"Angelina, why are you whispering?" Mihawk ask, in a low voice. I could hear someone shuffling around. I couldn't risk it but as my friends from back home would say 'YOLO it'.
"I'm doing night watch, right now. Everyone is sleeping," I said, coughing a bit. My headache is getting worse and my throat is getting dry faster than ever.
"Are you sick?" Mihawk asks. I sit down on a small rock and cuddle for warmth. It is freezing cold out here.
Buzzzz. Buzz. Buzz
"Just a bit, I'm feeling like this for a while," I answer, sniffing a bit. My god, what do I have?! I feel total shit now.
Buz-Buzz.
"Drink some orange juice. Anyway I call to give you some information about Crocodile," Mihawk informs me. I smile a bit. I couldn't believe he goes into the trouble of helping me. It makes me wonder why he wants my friendship though. I'm a weak, naïve pirate, who's helping her captain be the Pirate King, while he is The World's Greatest Swordsman.
Bu-Buzz. Buzz.
"Wait, are you sure about this? Isn't there like a code or rule saying you can't help pirates or something?" I ask him. I wave my hand around trying to get rid of the buzzing sounds of bugs.
"No one has to know. Anyway, be careful around Crocodile. He has quite a temper on him. Also, he is very cruel. He has a Devil-" Mihawk recalls, but I interrupt him. I think I see Vivi getting up.
"I think someone is up. Call me in a few days. Bye and thanks," I whisper, harshly. I hang up and put the phone in my pockets. As I suspect, Vivi woke up.
"Hey, Vivi, what's up," I said, innocently. I see she is looking around.
"I swear I thought someone here," she mumbles. Then I could feel a fit of coughs. I couldn't suppress it. I cough as softly as I can. Vivi came over and pat my back.
"Maybe you should go to sleep and I'll do night watch," Vivi said , concern for my health. She tries to feel my forehead but I didn't let her do it. If she did, they'll know I'm sick and waste time just for me.
"I'll just take a nap but wake me up in an hour," I said, walking to the tent. I lay far away from Nami. I didn't want her to get what I have. I lay on my blanket and went to sleep as soon as my eyes close. I went to dreamland where oddly enough I'm flying around with bunnies.
In the morning, everyone had a good breakfast, while I try to keep mine's down. I'm already pack up for today. Sanji notice me, trying not to puke.
"Angelina, are you feeling well? You barely eaten anything," He tells me. I shake my head a bit. My headache starts to throb even more.
"I'm fine. Don't worry about me," I convince him, smiling. I bet Sanji sees through my lies, but doesn't say anything. He hands me some water. I take a few sips from it.
Then Ace sees something in the distance. He narrows his eyes.
"Looks like the wind is starting to pick up," Ace announce, looking towards the west side of the camp. Everyone turns to look. I see nothing unusual. Vivi gasp.
"It's a sandstorm! Take cover!" Vivi orders us. Everyone took cover. I'm didn't move fast enough and the sandstorm hit me with full force. It knocks me to the ground and quickly covers everyone with sand. The roaring of the winds deafens my ears. I couldn't hear anything. I close my eyes and mouth. I put my scarf around my lower half of my face. I lay down completely still until I feel myself sinking.
I panic and try to not to sink. Then someone grabs my arm and pulls me to their body. I smell the familiar scent of iron and beer. I look up to see Zoro. Zoro gives me a nod and cover me from the storm. I grab on to him and wait for the storm to pass.
After what it seems to be hours, the storm passes. Slowly, Zoro stands up and shakes off the sand off of him. He stands up and lends me a hand to get up. I grab it and stand up with his help. I notice that I'm still cover in sand.
"Well, that's a pain in the ass," Zoro mumbles.
"Thanks,Zoro, for helping me out," I said. Then I hear a famous "Angel-Chwan!" and quickly hid behind Zoro. I fear for my life when he says that. After some time, finally we start to walk towards Yuba. Once again Ace is right next to me.
"Hello, BBWSH," I chime in. Everyone is confuse of this nick name.
"Hey, BBWSC," Ace replies back. I grin.
"Angelina, what are BBWSH and BBWSC? I want a nickname too~" Sanji whines a bit. I feel the nudge from Ace. 'It's show time' I thought.
"Well, BBWSH is Best Buddy Who is Super Hot," I said, smirking. I nudge Ace to finish
"And BBWSC is Best Buddy Who is Super Cute. We talk about it and when we get older, we might start a family," Ace said serious. There is pure silence. All of us stop walking and everyone had a funny face. Nami couldn't believe what we said. Vivi is shock. Usopp, Chopper, and Luffy's jaw drops and their eyes bugs out. Zoro didn't believe it. I look at Sanji and his cigarette drop to the ground. He grabs his chest and starts gasping for air. 'Oh shit, what have I done' I thought.
"We're joking around, Sanji. Don't die on me," I whimper, hugging him. Instantly, Sanji feels so much better and hugs me tightly. The roles are switch and I'm gasping for air.
"I can't believe you actually fall for that, guys," Ace laugh at them. Everyone sigh in relief.
"Plus, I only see Angelina as a close friend," Ace said. I put my thumbs up. I struggle with Sanji to let me go.
"Likewise BBWSH," I gasp for air. We continue to walk to Yuba.
After a few hours, I regret nothing. Not too long ago, Luffy lost a bet and he must carry everyone's backpack. I didn't hang over my bag because I want to carry my own weight. Today, I'm with the group and not lagging behind like yesterday.
"I think an outcropping up ahead," Usopp said, with a smile. Then Luffy starts to sprint ahead.
"LUNCH TIME!" He yells, running away. He left us in the dust.
"Are we going to run too?" I ask Nami. I look at her and she shakes her head. For some reason, I jinx it. Luffy runs back to us. He is yelling something about birds.
"Oh no, those birds aren't hurt. They're stealing from travelers like us," Vivi said, running to the outcrop. Everyone starts to run to see if they can save our stuff. For some reason, I'm greeting by sand in my face. I decide to move the sand out of my face only to black out.
I can't believe what happen to me. I must have pass out from the fever I had. Then bandits rob me and left me for dead. The only thing that is left is my bag, a change of clothes, and my phone. Then God decides to help me out just a bit. A mother and son past by me and pick me up. I was healing at their house. I want to repay them back so Jolanda , the mother, made me her waitress at her restaurant, Danny's Grill, in Esemina. Esemina is near the river. Yet, it has been four days since I recover and I need to look for my friends.
Today is my last day and it is very slow. There is only a group of drunken guys here. As I experience this situation before, being a waitress plus drunken guys equals to sexual harra-
SMACK
I bit my lip and walk away. The leader of the group of three smacks my butt. I shake my head. I keep walking to the kitchen to get away from them. Jolanda is picking up more supplies for food. Rolando, the son, is back there cooking. I went inside and see Rolando already cook the food they order. I juggle the three plates of steak to the table.
"Here is your food," I said, quickly. I could see they are very hungry.
"Thanks, dollface," the leader said. My right eye starts to twitch a bit. Then people came through the door, more like two people and a bear.
"Welcome to Danny's Grill," I said, smiling. I think I have soft spot cute, talking animals.
I think I'm a magnet for trouble. I lick my bust lips. I help Rolando with the brawl that happened here. Those perverts start a fight with cute Bepo, awkward Shachi and Penguin.
"That's a good punch, Angelina," Shachi said, proudly. I finish wrapping his left hand. Already, I gave Bepo pink bandages for his cuts, and Penguin an ice bag for his bruises.
"Thanks. I have a lot of practice," I said, nervously. I could see by their clothes that they're pirates. I don't know which one though. I wonder what other pirates do to other pirates.
"So, which pirate group are you from?" I ask, kindly. They look at each other before answering me.
"We're the Heart Pirates. Why do you ask?" Penguin asks me. I think they think I might call the marines I could tell from their suspicious looks. 'Quick, make up a lie,' I thought to myself.
"Well, I met a pirate, a long time ago, and I wish to meet him again," I said, nervously. They bought it like suckers.
"Who might that be?" Bepo ask. I froze. I gulp a bit. They are waiting for an answer.
"I don't remember his name, but I'll always remember his dark red hair," I beam. They bought it.
"Ne, Angelina why don't you join our crew? Then maybe you can find that pirate," Bepo blurts out.
"You can't invite people without the captain permission!" Shachi and Peiguin yell at Bepo. Instantly, Bepo drop his head.
"I'm sorry," he mumbles. I giggle a bit.
"Sorry, Bepo. I can't be a Heart Pirate," I comfort the bear. 'I'm already a StrawHat Pirate' I thought in the inside. Then Bepo stands up with a grin. Why do I feel he is going to do something stupid?
"I'll go and ask captain, so Angelina can join!" Bepo announce his plans. He picks up his friends and left the restaurant screaming "Captain!Captain!". I shake my head. It is already late so they'll come back tomorrow and see that I already left.
After five hours of sleep, something woke me up. Slowly, I open my eyes. I rub them a bit. My eyes are tired. My body tired.
Ring-Ring
Ri-Ring.
I get up from the bed and walk to my bag across. I grab my phone from it. There is something I hate more than pickles and that is people disturbing me when I'm sleeping.
"Who dares disturb my slumber?" I growl at him. I forgot to tell him not to call me at night. I like my sleeping too much. There is a long silence.
"Is this Angelina?" someone said, unsure. I think they were expecting some kind lady.
"Yes this is she. Who's this? Do you know what time it is? It's god damn three o'clock in the morning, a girl needs to sleep. Fuck you. Tell Mihawk that too. I'll curse him out later," I swear at on, I feel a bit bad for cursing them out. I will never know that it was Shanks calling me. I slam the phone down. I rub my head a bit.
"Seems I found something interesting about you, Angelina D Portgas," a voice said, behind me. I quickly turn around and see Robin Nico. She is sitting on the windowsill. She has her head on her hands. I have an oh-damn face.
"What do you want?" I grumble. I glare at her, trying to hide my fear. She laughs at me.
"I don't want anything from you, but Crocodile wants you though," she said, crossing her arms. I tilt my head in confusion.
"Ocho Fleur," she commands. Suddenly, hands start to grow on me. I start to freak out. I open my mouth to scream. One of the hand stops me from doing that. I couldn't do anything. I look up and see Robin ready to knock me out.'Damn it, I forgot she has a devil-fruit power' I thought.
"Have a nice nap," she whispers and total blackness.
I didn't know how many hours or days had pass. Yet, I do know one thing. Mihawk is right, Crocodile has a temper. I thought I could have fun.
"You know, Crocodile. I hear that when guys kidnaps a person and restrains them. They think they have the power over the victim. The kidnapers only do this because they feel impotent in real life. So, tell me, do you feel impotent?" I ask. Crocodile stops eating and looks at me with such a death glare that I thought I died over and over again.
"You will regret that," He said, coldly. I gulp a bit. He already gave me bruises and cuts all over. My right eye still throbs a bit. I regret nothing.