A/N: So this is my first One Piece fic and my first multi-chapter fic. Comments and reviews will be really helpful! I wrote this last month I think? Chapter 1 and 2 are already done. Unbeta-ed though, so if anyone is willing? :3 Anw, enjoy!
14 years ago
As the sun rises at a small island in East Blue, a little boy runs in the quiet road that leads to the pub near the harbor.
"Makinooooo! Good Morning!"
Makino, who was bringing the barrels outside the pub turns and smiles as the little boy approached her. "Ah, Good morning Luffy! You're early today."
Luffy stopped in his tracks, catching his breath and answers " Un! I finally learned how to count days in the calendar." He shows his four little fingers to Makino, grinning he added, " Its been four months since they came and today they'll be coming back!"
Makino who knows exactly what Luffy is talking about teased him a little. "Hmm? Shanks is coming back today?"
"Not Shanks! That man is like a mushroom popping anytime and anywhere he wants! I'm talking about-"
The sound of a horn enveloped the whole village and Luffy turned his head quickly to the port.
"Here they come! I have to go there! See you later, Makino!" Luffy said as he started running.
Makino watched as Luffy's figure turn little by little by seconds. Usually that boy have no idea what day that ship will arrive in their island again. But since this time it was promised to him, he waited more patiently than before.
Shanks may be the reason why Luffy wanted to be the Pirate King. But there is also someone who inadvertently let Luffy meet Shanks.
TBC
Disclaimer: One Piece belongs to Eiichiro Oda.