[Hermes]
Does he really think I'm that strong? Obviously, I'm NOT. For god's sake, I just died once! Does he want to give my second death? Screw him and my feelings! I'm leaving!
"No thanks… I rather quit your crew and escape. That Pacifista didn't recognize me yet. And besides, someone will aid you from your fight. Sooo…" I stood and dusted my back
"Bye bye!" I tried to run away but he caught my arm and pulled me up
"Where the hell are you going? You know about that weapon right? Then go fight it…" he threw me towards the Pacifista. It looked at me and I looked at it with all nervousness.
"Why is a Shikibukai in a place like this?!" I heard Law exclaimed
"Trafalgar Law…" the Pacifista stated and seemed to ready for an attack
"You already knew my name, huh?" then a beam was shot with no hesitation. I just froze there staring at it while it looks back at me
"… Error… No identification found… Please stay back and evacuate…" I blinked. So the marines didn't release any information about me yet? That's a relief.
"Waaah, good thing it didn't recognize me… Must go back… back back back…" I crawled my way out of the scene and ran. Kid called out for me but the Pacifista already started attacking.
'Nyahahahahaha! Serves you right Kid! But of course, I won't do that if I knew you wouldn't survive. It would make a bad reputation on me…'
Now that I successfully escape, I should go back to Shakky~san and work for her for a while since I need to earn money to travel. And besides, I bet Shakky~san will let me travel with Camie and Hacchan for free. Let's just hope that this plan would work… And also, I'm going to watch Ace's Execution from here.
I stopped in front of Shakky's door and knocked three times. Like last time, it was Shakky who opened the door but there was something different. Camie, Papugg and Hacchan was there. Camie looked at me with a surprised face but then she gave me a bright smile.
"It's you!" she made her way towards me and took my hand to her
"Yup! Anyway, Shakky~san, can I work here for awhile?" she looked a bit confused so I scratched my head and formed some explanation.
"Well, you see, I really need some money before I could set off to New World…" she chuckled at patted my head
"I see, then come inside first. You must be tired from all your running. I heard from Ray… you met him already am I right?" I nodded and wondered what Rayleigh told Shakky. I wish it wasn't something bad or else I'll have to lower him in my FAV list
"Eh? You know each other?" Camie fussed over us making me sigh and tried to get out of her 'girl' talking. She really won't let me go but then she suddenly asked this
"How about your wound? Did you treat it already?" now that she said it… I wasn't able to take care of my injury when a Celestial Dragon shot me. I slowly undid my buttons and took the bandages from my chest. Camie and I looked surprised while Shakky looked at my chest in interest. The injuries I had are all gone, not even a scar was seen
"So my Devil Fruit does cover regenerative ability… well… I wont question if I revive again for the second time…" then Camie shook my arms
"You died?! Since when?!" I touched my chest and rubbed it
"Hmmm… Just 2 hours ago, I died but then revived in here. It's was a good thing that I knew who to approach…" I scratched the back of my head and sighed once more. Man, my ability is quite complicated…
"Then, can you tell us how you died?" Shakky asked in curiosity that made me frown and look at the table with shadowed eyes
"I died because I was trying to protect someone who I couldn't protect… I died without even saving her… I was too weak and now that I gained strength, I couldn't go back… How… useless I am…" they both looked at me with pity and sympathy. But I don't actually need it, I am guilty and that's all that matters to me.
"There are times that we fail on protecting people, Hermes~kun…" my eyes sloly traveled towards Shakky~san's eyes who seemed to try to cheer me up
"… and this failure will help us get stronger so that we could protect the people who we treasure at this very moment." When she said that, a certain red haired person came into my mind. I didn't blush nor did I feel guilty anymore. She was right… And besides, if I keep on getting moody then what will Akisaki~san think of me? She would even kick my ass if she knew what I am hesitating about…
"… but of course, it will leave a big scar to remember…" I whispered at myself but then smiled at everyone
"Anyway, Luffy~san will be having a hard day today. And also, right in this moment, Rayleigh is fighting with Kizaru. Luffy~san will be sent to Amazon Lily while the other on prescriptive places… Don't worry though, this is for the best everyone…" realizing what I just said, I snapped and break a sweat.
'Damn it! My spoiler side just came out! Screw you!'
"I see… if Hermes says so…" Shakky trailed off and stood making me startle. She went to her counter and took a wine from the shelf together with a glass.
"Would you mind drinking with me for awhile, Hermes~kun?" Huh? What's with the sudden change of behavior?
"Uhhhhh, sorry, I can't. I'm still a minor…" she chuckled and placed the wine in the table
"So? I thought you were going to travel? Would you mind telling me what you plan to do…" the moment of realization hit me. True enough, what would I do when I will travel? Travelling won't just get me anywhere. But I did promise myself to live chaotically in this world. And there only one option to do
"I'll become a pirate… It doesn't matter if it's in a good side or bad. As long as I live this life with adventures and companions, then I don't mind being a criminal at all! This world has always been free! So why would I bind myself with rules?" she laughed, which surprised me. She laughed out loudly like it wasn't her at all. The calm and mysterious person turned into a laughing freak when I said those worlds. Oh god please don't make anything worst, her laughing looks so creepy. Someone please help me T_T
"Ufufufu~ It's nice to hear those words once again… Then I'll help you with the money needed for your travel. Though I won't be able to give enough…" I paled and shook my head furiously
"NononononoNO! I won't accept any money without working for it!" I exclaimed
"Okay then, how about being an errand boy? I do need some supplies in the bar." I gleamed in happiness and nodded
"Please don't go easy on me! I worked my whole life to owe no one!" she chuckled and prepared a list for me to buy. It was a whole sheet but I did accept this challenge. But I just realized there was this problem…
"Uuuhhh, I think the marines would recognize my clothes and looks. I did make a bit trouble in the Auction…" she went to somewhere inside the unknown door and seemed to look for something inside. She came out with a smile and threw me clothes. I checked it, it was a grey small shirt for a 10 year old kid and a green military pants. I stared at it with confusion
"Wear it on, it mind suit you very well…" I looked at her with a question in my eyes and was answered by a hand motioning to another door
"You can change in there…" I nodded and went inside the room she pointed
"It looks good…" she commented at me while I consciously turned around to look at myself. The shirt fitted me perfectly, well, blame my skinny body for that. The pants really get me comfortable warmth that the other clothes won't give me. It really fits me well. As for the last touch, Shakky tied my hair with a rubber band and smiled at her simple handy work.
"There… you can leave with ease now… And also…" she threw a bag of cash, aka beri, and lent me a matching hat for these pants
"Now everything is already in place… please go and come back safely. Make sure you won't get harassed with that look of yours…" I growled at her and went outside.
I just remembered that the marines are still docked in this island, I should be a bit careful for now. Especially that the Fat about-to-be-vice-admiral guy who I forgot the name and Kizaru is still in this island.
"Hmmm… I shouldn't act suspicious. That's all I have to do for now. I wonder if Rayleigh is still fighting Kizaru…" then a bunch of Marines ran passed me that made me shut my mouth in an instant.
'I-I should be careful next time…'
"You!" Eeekkk! A marine called for me. I looked at him and faked a smile
"Y-yes? May I help you?" I stuttered but was left unnoticed by a marine. By the looks of this marine, his rank would be a Captain or a Lieutenant. I'm really screwed
"You shouldn't go roaming around these places! The Marines are fighting with some pirates right now. Please take shelter for your safety." Oh, he didn't recognize me. Should I take his cluelessness as an advantage?
"Ummm… Can you help me? You see, I just arrived in this island and I seriously need a guide. If you're not busy taking care of any pirate, mind tagging with me while I buy supplies?" I pleaded at him making him thought of it for a moment. Lemme guess, his thinking this: 'If go to battle, I'll just lose. If I go with him, I could at least give him protection and I won't get kicked my ass out…' Lolz, but seriously, I need a guide cause I am really lost.
"Fine, I'll lead you to the town. I would be damned if I just leave you defenceless…" I grinned at him and pulled him towards somewhere
"Yay~ Let's go buy some stuff!" he suddenly pulled me in another way
"The town is in another way and I'm ONLY leading you to the town NOT helping you buy some stuff. I have more important things to attend to…" I pouted and whined
"C'mon, just this once!"
"No…"
"Ehhh~ but the pirates are so scary~"
"No…"
"Jerk…"
"No, I'm just doing my job as a marine…"
"Yeah right…" I said sarcastically.
Stupid marine, just help me with all the carrying!
/TO BE CONTINUED/
This will be edited in the near future. And also, no, no KidXOc moments for awhile. Be patient ok? :3
-June_Venoia(Anoia)