AC: Hey everyone and welcome back for more "one piece birthday collection" this time today is Sabo.
Dusk: Happy Birthday Sabo.
Eclipse: Happy Birthday Sabo.
AC: Yep happy birthday, you awesome dude. Now let's start the story.
"Clarity, what are you doing?" The coral haired woman turns her head to see Sabo looking at her, curiosity written on his face. She hums then looked down at her project.
"Just making something." Sabo raises an eyebrow.
"Like what?"
"A scarf." She answered "I've been at it since yesterday, and I'm almost finish." He hums, nodding his head.
"That's nice."
"I know." A smirk appears on her face "so tell me, is there something you want, my little diamond star?" Sabo looked away, chuckling while she glance at him "don't worry I won't tell your brothers." He chuckles.
"I know that, Clarity." He sheepishly rubs his neck and sigh. He then looked up and with a nervous glint in his eyes, spoke "can I stay here with you for a bit?"
Clarity blinks her eyes. Stare at the small boy like he has all the answers to her fortune. A giggle escapes her, making him blush before she smiles. Patting the ground next to her, she watches him smile before coming over and sitting down. Once he was comfortable, she went back to work as he watched. It was quiet between them, surrounded by the peaceful and calming silence.
That what he like about this when he's with her. Whenever he with Clarity, everything feels relaxing. Everything is so peaceful when she's around. It's like all your trouble is gone, like everything's calm. Nothing can bother you. All those bad thoughts wash away and most of all, you feel safe. Sabo sighs, nuzzling into her. He continued to watch her just enjoying her presence.
Until…
"SABO!" Both heads turn to see Luffy running towards them, a big smile on his face with Ace right behind him. He glomps Sabo, laughing as Sabo hold him "found you."
"Huh?"
Ace laughs, stopping in front of them "we were looking for you idiot. Wondering where you went." He looks up and smile "but it seems we figure it out." He waves to Clarity, who giggles and wave before going back to knitting.
Sabo raises an eyebrow "you figure I was with Clarity?" Luffy pulls back and chuckles.
"Yeah because we thought if anyone of us is alone, we are with Clarity." Ace nods in agreement. Sabo hums then nods.
"That's true."
"So what are you doing here?" Ace asked.
"I was walking around till I found Clarity." Sabo answered "so I decided to stay with her." The two boys nod before Luffy looked up.
"Say Clarity?" She hums "what are you doing?"
"Making a scarf. In fact I'm actually finished." Putting the needles down, she picks up the scarf and show it to the boys. The scarf was long with stripe patterns in shades of blue. From the top is blue but as it goes down, the color became lighter while the stripes are white in a zigzag manner. All in all, the scarf looks beautiful.
The boys ooh at it, amazed by her artwork "wow Clarity. The scarf is amazing."
"Luffy is right. It is amazing." Clarity laughs before she looks at Sabo.
"What do you think?" Sabo stare at it for a few moments before looking up.
"It's beautiful. I love it." She smirks.
"You do?" When she received a nod, she grin "good cause it's yours now."
"Huh?" They said in unison. Clarity slowly and carefully wraps the scarf around his neck then lean back, getting a good look at it. Once she had her fill, she grins then claps her hands.
"Perfect fit." Sabo blinked then looks down then looks up.
"Um… Clarity." She hums "why did you give this to me?" Tilting her head, she grins, showing her teeth.
"Cause it's your present, silly. For your birthday." Ace raises an eyebrow.
"But it's way past his birthday."
"I know that but it doesn't matter. I still want to give him a present and besides." She smiles "it make me happy giving gifts to people I care about. It to show I love them." Sabo stare at her in bewilderment. Clarity care about him? She loves him? He didn't expect that. Well maybe he did but that fact she made this for him… to give him this scarf spoke volume to him.
Hugging the scarf to his face, he wetly smiles as tears went down his face. He sniffled as he lean on her "thank you Clarity."
She softly smiles before hugging the small boy "you're welcome, my diamond star and happy birthday."
It was night time in the East Blue and it was also quiet. The sea is calm and peaceful for once but underneath this serene atmosphere is sadness. Somewhere on this island, sitting by the end of the cliff, a coral colored cat is staring out to the sea. Her eyes hold pain and sadness.
A hole in her heart like a piece of it is missing and she doesn't know what to do. For once, she doesn't feel like doing it. She doesn't feel like doing anything on this day but she wants to because… because she wants him to know he's loved. She wants him to know that there are people who cared. She wants him to know he's cherish. But most of all, she wants him to know that he is missed and that he will be remembered for the years to come.
So with a small smile on her face, she closes her eyes and whistle. Soon balls of light appeared, floating upward to the sky and surrounding the island, bathing it in their pure light. She stares at the lights, watching them go. As a single tear caress her cheek, she whispers, hoping and praying it will reach him "happy birthday Sabo."
Clarity is sitting at the cliff, staring out the sea. She listens to the waves, closing her eyes. She then sigh before opening them "ten years since you've been gone and so much has happen." She said "Ace and Luffy still goes on crazy adventures. Of course I'm keeping an eye on them cause gods know what happen. Luffy is getting stronger with devil fruit power, Ace is also getting stronger knowing how much he trains." She smiles "Dadan and the bandits are still the same with them being goofy and stuff. Makino still come here to check on the boys along with the mayor. Also the people in grand terminal are doing fine and I have been keeping them safe along the boys." She chuckles before she gasps.
"Oh by the way, Ace went out to sea few months ago. He got his own crew, made a name of himself and he got his own devil fruit power." She laughs "I think it fits him knowing who he is and his personality. I almost feel bad for the marines." She laughs even more "hell even Luffy agrees." After laughing a bit more, she calms down and sigh "your brothers miss you very much, I miss you very much." She said, picking at her pants "it was hard after… what happen and difficult but… we were there for each other, and became strong." She smiles "but it wasn't the same."
Clarity close her eyes, count to ten before opening them "in three years, Luffy and I are going to leave and have our own adventures, our own crew and stuff. I can't wait for that." Looking up, she smiles "don't worry; I will make sure he's okay and that nothing bad will happen to him. So you rest easy okay sweetheart." It went silent for a moment as Clarity stare at the sky until she took off her mask, wiping her eyes. After calming down, she put it back on and stood up "sorry for that. I just miss you is all but I will be okay." She stretch, cracking her bones "I got to go back but here's something for you." Raising her arm, she opens her palm to reveal pink petals. She took a deep breath and blow, sending the petal flying across the sea. As she watches them go, a bittersweet smile grace her face then she turns around but before she leaves, she whispers "happy birthday Sabo."
"Hey Sabo. Not going to be here for long, just want to tell you that things are doing fine." Clarity said, smiling at the sky "Ace became part of the Whitebeard pirates. Luffy is happy for him and two months, he will be seventeen and that means adventure." She laughs "I'm excited to see what kind of crew we will get. I can't wait for that." She smiles.
"I wish you were here. I want to see you have your own adventures. But I can't change the past just got to move forward." She stretches, sighing in satisfaction "so that's what I'll do; move forward and look towards the future."
"Clarity!" Turning around, she sees Luffy running towards her. She grins and hugs him once he got close. She pulls back and smiles.
"You got it?"
"Yep." He took out a small bag from his pocket and opens it to reveal pink dust. She grins, nodding her head.
"Perfect! Now dump it and let the wind take it away." He nods, following her instruction. They watch the dust glide through the wind. They smile before taking a deep breath and yell.
"HAPPY BIRTHDAY SABO."
Luffy and Clarity are looking at the stars, sitting by the cliff of the Rusukaina Island. It was quiet between them as they listen to the sea until she sighs before looking down. She hums, tilting her head making Luffy look over "what are you making?"
"A dog statue. I feel like carving something, you know." She said as she inspects it. He hums, watching her carve until he smiles.
"Been a long time since you carve stuff." She hums "is it for Sabo?" She nods. He grins, chuckling "that's good. I bet he's happy that you're carving for him. Like what you did before."
"Yeah but it got burn cause of those bastards."
"Yeah." Luffy nods then grins "but this time it won't cause you keep it safe." Clarity laughs before putting down her knife. She holds out the statue and smiles.
"It looks okay right?" She asks.
"It looks amazing, Clarity."
"Thank you." She giggles before standing up along with Luffy "well time to go but first." She looks at him and grin "you ready?" After receiving a nod, she closes her eyes and raises her right arm with palm open. Suddenly, small specks of light appear before she open her eyes. She nods at Luffy who grin before he blew them away and towards the sea. They watch it fly away, lighting up the ocean.
"Happy birthday Sabo."
"SABO!"
Sabo, who is now twenty-two, yelps as he was tackled to the ground. He groans before shaking his head. Looking up, he smiles "hey Clarity, how are you?"
Clarity, in her giant wolf form, grins at him "wonderful and happy to see you. How about you?"
"I'm good and also happy to see you."
"You better." He laughs as she huffs before getting off. He sits up, picking up his hat before putting it back on his head.
"So what are you doing here?" She frowns.
"I can't come see you?"
"You can but I want to know." Clarity hums before smiling.
"I came here with gifts." Sabo raises an eyebrow.
"Gifts?" She nods before stomping her paws. In a puff of smoke, two gifts appear in front of them. He gasps in shock as he picks up the dog statue and his old scarf. He stares at his gift while she smiles.
"I made the statue last year since the old one was destroyed, and I kept the scarf. I made sure it was well kept." Sabo blinked his eyes "I know it's past your birthday but I want to give these to you. It to show you how much I missed you and that I never stop loving you." Tears fell down his face before he laughs. He then hugs her, nuzzling into her fur, thanking her for loving him.
"Thank you. Thank you for everything." She smiles, nuzzling him.
"You're welcome and happy birthday, my diamond star."
AC: My best work yet. I love it.
Dusk: Yeah you did good.
Eclipse: I love the fluff but I hate the angst.
AC: Sorry not sorry *look at readers* now guys I'll see you later peace.
Dusk & Eclipse: Peace.
