Chapter 8

Shanks POV

"You space out again" Beckman comment, startling me "still thinking of that boy, Loki?"

"Sort of" I sigh, recalling the conversation I had with the kid a month ago right before we left Foosha Village. Loki, that crazy kid just jump into my ship and enter my cabin, surprising me and Beckman.

flashback a month ago

"hand over the hat" the kid order, arm reach out in demand

"excuse me?" I ask, staring at the kid flabbergasted.

"you come all this way to find the promised D in the prophecy" Loki comment, rolling his eyes as if he talking to an idiot.

Surprise, I immediately use haoshoku haki to confirm the boy identity "how do you-

"Its Luffy, he is the promised D" Loki quickly cut me off, he stands firm as if not sensing the suffocating haki in the air.

"Who are you?" I ask, frowning as I continue inspecting the boy, there's no way Garp-san would tell the prophecy to his grandsons, I know that despite Garp-san indifferent attitude he loves his family and would never burden his grandsons with the prophecy.

"Are you an idiot? Do I look dangerous to you" Loki sneer, he stomps his feet annoyance.

"you kinda do" I smirk, I just can't help teasing the boy "I can't detect anything from you, even using haoshoku haki is useless, I say I have the right to be suspicious"

"you were using haki against me?" Loki looks surprised, the boy's eyes are wide open as if it speculating something.

"you didn't realize?" Beckman comment, as he observed Loki's reactions for confirmation. "you resist every haki throw your way, no seven years old can do that"

After a moment Loki nod to himself, as if he understands something "I'm an anomaly" Loki answer. "I wasn't supposed to be here, so I guessed I'm immune to your will or this world will in general"

"that's sound dangerous" I blurted out, still eyeing the boy skeptical

"I don't have to explain myself to you" Loki glare. "just give the hat to Luffy, you know it belongs to him, do what your dead captain asks of you" and just like that the boy left.

"a prophet?" Beckman guesses, his guess is as good as mine.

Flashback end

No matter how suspicious and bloodthirsty he is, there is no denying fact that Loki is just a seven-year-old kid, who lives his whole life in the small village. A prophet is a good guess but Loki gives a different vibe.

"The prophecy mention two kings" I mumble "Luffy and Loki, twins, you know it rhymes" I grin, laugh at my own jokes. "Well, I always wonder why they call two kings, the mermaid princess is obviously female" Beckman smirk, continuing my joke "besides, if the princess is the weapon, she cant be consider king either"

"Stop it, you just make me confuse even more" I whine, smacking his shoulder in a playful manner.

"Then stop thinking about it and do your job as a captain properly" Beckman scolds, pulling me by my shirt and dragging me off to the deck.

Loki POV

Despite what others believe, I can actually be obedient, I know when not to cross the line, which is why for the past month I have been staying home study, writing apology letters, picking up trash in the village, and help the mayor water his garden every morning.

'Okay that was a lie'

The only reason I stop hunting beast in the mountain is because of what Shanks warn me before he left, usually, when a person uses haki they need a strong body to channel its power, however, there is a special case for the D family, because we are blessed with such a sturdy body it's easier for us to use haki at early age, but it's still not recommended because a child body does not fully develop yet.

'i can use haki, yay!'

All this time I been searching for a way to use haki and didn't realize that I been using it, apparently, I been using haki when I track down beasts in the mountains and I been killing these beasts using haki, I always thought it was just the power of momentary rage that pierce through the beast thick scales but I subconsciously using Bososhoku haki when I beat the beast into a bloody mess. I just never notice I been using haki because as Luffy said... I'm too angry to notice the difference.

'Anyway, I'm satisfied now'

Since I know I can use haki my goals have changed. Power is necessary if I want to survive but so does knowledge, so I lock myself inside Ji-chan study, reading every book that would help me become a successful marine officer, from marine rules and ranks system, geography, mechanical, law, etc.

'Easier said than done!'

"I'm sick of study! This world has no common sense it's useless trying to study it" I furiously throw the book away and left the study, making my way toward the kitchen. "What's got into you?" Luffy asks the moment I enter the kitchen, he was eating Makino french cuisine again. "I hate study, I hate life, and I hate french food" I complain, taking a seat next to Luffy and dig into my share of lunch.

"Then don't study, just get out an beat up monsters as you always do," Luffy said. "And cook your own meal if you hate Makino cooking so much"

Pausing eating, I stare at Luffy with confusion. "I thought you hate it when I fight?"

"I realized you can only be yourself when you angry and uncontrollable" Luffy answers in defeat, he sighing like a tired old man.

"I need to be smart now though" I whine, stabbing my fork on the meat. "I need to study hard so I can become a successful marine officer"

Now its Luffy turns to look at me confused. "I'm always curious, but why do you want to become a marine so badly? I honestly think being a pirate suit you more"

"A criminal?" I scoff "and why pirate of all things? Why not something ordinary like a reporter? Baker? Or maybe even a farmer?"

Luffy shrugs "you not exactly rule-abiding or ordinary"

Annoyed at his words I cut the steak on my plate in pieces and feed Luffy just to shut him up. "You the pirated, you the criminal," I said annoyed.

Pushing my hand away Luffy frown. "Stop it, eat your meals, you'll get sick" he scolds, feeding me his steak.

"No" I protest, jumping down the chair and avoid his reach "I'm going to cook my own food" I stick out my tongue at him childishly.

Just when I was about to leave the room, I stop in my tracks "Wait where's the hat shanks gave you?" I ask, suddenly realized that Luffy never wears it.

Raising his brow curiously at my question Luffy explains "I left it on my room, Shanks said it's his treasure so I figure its best if I keep it somewhere safe"

"What? You supposed to wear it with you always!" I complain, stomping my feet in protest.

Taking a deep breath Luffy looks at me in a challenging manner "and why should I? Give me a good reason and I might think about it"

"...you bullying me" I gasp in disbelieve

"And you not being honest with me" Luffy retort.

Once again I have a stare-off with Luffy, both of us unwilling to shift our gaze.

"It's the key to your dream!" I shout, giving up the staring match.

"And what do you know of my dream?" Luffy asks again, he was being unusually difficult. "Freedom, adventure, doing whatever you want" I answer annoyed.

"Isn't that your dream?" Luffy laughs, shaking his head unconvinced. I stood there speechless, I mean Luffy not wrong, I want my freedom, I want to do what I want, I want to enjoy my life without it being constantly threatened, get a stable job, and die of old age, feeling satisfied.

"You won't wear it?" I can't help but ask him in an anxious tone.

Sighing in relent, Luffy smile. "Only when you tell me why you urge Shanks to give me his precious hat" he answers unwavering "until then I keep it safe in my room"

"Whatever, Ji-chan will be back tomorrow, I'll be taking all the sweets" I stomp away in anger. "I'm eating them all, your share too!"