As i promised! The new chapter had arrived! :D ~Yaaaaaaaaaaaay~

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To TheIcecreamGeek~~ Ahha! Is it really more comedy than adventure? :P Well there is still many chapters to go so maybe i will change the genres XP I didn't think I was that good at comedy :O

To .sora~~ Thank you bunches for the review. I just might have to add something like that :D

To Simple Ish~~ I really am sorry for those grammar and verb tense issues DX I'm not that good at checking for mistakes and sometimes I do have trouble with how I write my story :P But I really am glad you like it Thank you sooooo much for the review. (It made me all warm and fuzzy inside :3)

Now onward to reading!

I sadly do not own One Piece :'( OR SHUGO CHARA!

(I wish I did)

P.S: If you guys haven't noticed, Mizuki's last name Tskiyoko comes from the character 'Tskiyomi Ikuto' who is from Shugo Chara :D I just love that guy and the anime. :3 And that is why you will find some names from Shugo Chara in this fanfiction :P

Chapter 4: Hurtful Memories

"Now you behave yourself Mizu."

"Hai Mama," replied a young seven year old girl. She had her midnight black hair into a high ponytail and was wearing a simple white dress with dark blue lining the top and bottom of it. On the left top of her dress was a little pocket that had a cat face on it. It had been stitched on by her dad when her mom had bought the dress. He had stitched it on for her because she had wanted a dress decorated with her favorite animal. Unfortunately though, her mom hadn't found one, so her dad had added a cat himself. It was her favorite dress. Mizuki was also wearing her black sandals which she found very comfortable.

"You know papa and mama love you a lot right." Mizuki's mom Kyoko kneeled in front of her daughter. She had short black hair that just reached the end of her neck and chocolate brown eyes. She was wearing black jeans and a green button up shirt on. On her back was a bulky brown backpack. Standing behind her was her husband and father of her only child, Mizuki.

"We really do Mizuki," said her father Ikuto as he patted her head lovingly. He had really dark blue hair and of course his mismatched hazel and grey eyes that he passed onto his daughter. He was wearing blue jeans and a black shirt. On his back was a backpack similar to his wife's. The only difference was that he had a piece of patchwork decorating a strap, similar to the one on his beloved daughters dress. Draped across his shoulder were two black jackets.

"I know," replied the young Mizuki, forcing a big smile. She did not want to show her parents the deep sorrow she was feeling inside. "Mama and papa will always love me since I am a brave and strong," she said proudly.

Standing her father and mother laughed lightly. "Of course dear." Kyoko knew it would be hard for Mizuki, but this was important.

"It is almost time Kyoko," Ikuto said sadly.

"Hai."

Looking sadly to the floor Mizuki clenched her tiny fists tightly, fighting back tears. Unfortunately though, some managed to escape.

"Mizu-pyon, look up sweety. Please don't make this harder for us dear. It pains us to see you cry." Kyoko sadly stated, using the nickname that her daughter had always loved. "Here, mama and papa have an amazing treasure for you, so that you never forget just how much we love you."

Ikuto reaches inside his pocket and reveals a tiny white box. It was as big as the pocket on his daughters dress. Opening the box, he reveals a silver cross chain. The cross was like nothing Mizuki had ever seen before. It was decorated with complicated looking vine markings and shined brightly when the sun hit it.

"This was the first present I ever gave mama," said Ikuto smiling. "Take good care if it Mizu-pyon."

Mizuki began crying harder now as her father put it on her. Hearing her favorite nickname was making her little heart want to burst with sorrow. It would be a long time before she would here it again from her parents, and she knew it.

"HAI! Papa…Mama… I will treasure a-an-and take care of this necklace with m-my life. I p-pro-promise." Mizuki was starting to have problems talking, due to her sobbing.

"We know you will Mizu-pyon.", they both said lovingly. Giving her final hugs and kisses, the couple turned and headed for their boat. Silent tears started sliding down their cheeks as they boarded.

Mizuki clutched the tiny box in her hands as she saw her beloved parents board. Tears still flowing, Mizuki turned and ran. She didn't know from what, but all she knew was that she had to get away. When she reached the river in the middle of her favorite forest she sat down and took off her sandals. Dipping her feet in the river always made her feel better. She grabbed the little white box that she had placed in her pocket and opened it. Inside she noticed writing in the inside. Closely observing it, she noticed the words written. 'Live a life full of adventures. Never doubt fate. We love you.' Mizuki began sobbing again.

"Girl! What are you doing in the woods? What have I told you," screeched Mizuki's aunt Natalia. Natalia was a big woman who disliked her brother Ikuto's wife and child. "Hurry! Get up and stop crying. I need to show you around your new house that you will be staying in.

Mizuki would never understand why her guardian had to be aunt Natalia. She was a very strict woman, but for her parents who did everything they could for her… she put up with it. Natalia would rarely allow Mizuki outside and only allowed her out if it was for a chore, but if Natalia ever found Mizuki in the forest she would punish her without food for a day.

A year later, they had received a mysterious letter that had cats drawn on it. It had been delivered by a young man. When Mizuki heard the door close she quickly ran up to see what arrived. She was instantly filled with unbearable joy when she saw the drawn cats on the envelope. 'It is from mama and papa!'

"Disgusting creatures…" Annoyed and disgusted, Natalia ripped it open, completely ignoring the fact that it was meant for Mizuki. When she finished reading it she threw it in the fireplace.

"WHAT DID YOU DO!" Screamed Mizuki, completely petrified by the fact that the letter which was meant for her was now gone in the flames. She quickly went to try and save it from the fire. It was too late. Mizuki stood up, "WHY?"

Natalia turned and slapped Mizuki across the face. Her eyes were slightly red and glossy. "That note wasn't meant for you girl. Do not forget whose house you're in."

Clutching her red cheek and angry tears falling on her face, Mizuki glares at her aunt hatefully.

Taking a breath, Natalia sadly says," Your parents are gone Mizuki…"

"What…?"

Sobbing, Natalia turns and heads for her room.

Mizuki stands still, trying to comprehend what her aunt just said. After a few moments she starts laughing. "That's impossible. They are super strong and smart! They are invincible." Mizuki clutches the cross on her neck. 'I know that they are still alive. Aunt Natalia probably read the letter wrong.' Running out the door quickly, Mizuki heads for her forest. 'It's just a lie, a lie, a lie…' When she reaches her river she notices something wrong. The water seemed pink. She slowly walked towards the water. A gunshot was heard loudly to her right. Mizuki freezes and stares straight ahead. 'No…It is just my imagination.' Looking down she sees red tainting the clear water. Slowly she turns and faces right.

"Hi there," A man wearing a red bandana and tattoos on his arm faces the young girl. Behind him were three other men wearing the similar red bandanas. His cold dark eyes stare deeply into her mismatched ones. "If you don't wanna end up like this idiot…", he kicks the obviously dead body by his feet. "…then shut up and listen to my orders." He smirks.

Shivering Mizuki takes a couple of steps back. "Leave me alone please…"

"How would you like to work with us for a bit kawaii-chan?" Licking his lips, he slowly advances.

"I am just a little girl… I am really weak. I cannot do anything right," she tries to reason staring at the man with wide and frightened eyes.

"We can fix that…" He grabs her by her little arm and carries her back to his ship.

Mizuki gasps and shoots upward into a sitting position. 'What the hell… I haven't had that dream in years…' She starts taking big deep breaths, trying to calm herself down. She touches her face and feels the wet moisture of her tears and sweat. Mizuki stands up and quietly heads for the restroom, unaware of the time. She washes her face roughly and slowly. "Why did I have to dream all that. I hate reliving those painful memories…" Sighing she dries her face off and heads back to her side of the bed. As she passes 'HIS' side, she couldn't help but stare at his sleeping form. 'He doesn't look dangerous when he's sleeping.' She smiles slowly. 'He actually looks kind of nice.' As she realizes what she was thinking she pats her cheeks quickly. 'What are you thinking! This is the man you despise and despises you.' She hurries over to her side. She makes herself comfortable and touches her neck. She then reaches inside her bra (A.N: Haha, yea she is wearing a bra :P) and pulls out the little white box she had just dreamt about. Mizuki peers inside the box and looks inside. After reading her parents note several times she slips back into her bra and falls back to sleep, hoping that she would have a dream about happy times or better yet, no dreams at all.

I told ya I would update faster :D I am terribly sorry that this chapter is short BUT I had to get this out of the way :P Please, PLEASE , PLEEAASE leave me more reviews I feel like I could fly through the sky when I read them :P Haha. Well Pwease review my dears. I likey them ;)