|A New Friend|

After a week of sailing on a marine vessel, Garp made sure that I will be entertained all the time. He must be thinking of what the doctor said to him about me. If I was left alone, I might become suicidal, eh? That doctor is crap. He doesn't know anything about me at all.

"Garp~jiji, where are you going to take me? You said that you won't let the government get their hands on me, so I wondered what you are planning..." I pulled his grey hair up as he childishly runs around the deck while carrying me at his shoulders.

"We're going to meet someone here in East Blue. With him around, you won't get lonely while I am away. I can't bring you with me everywhere after all." Then I pulled his hair at the side making him take a swift turn. It was a little fun since it's like maneuvering a vehicle.

"Hmmmmm~! Is that so..? Oh, Garp~jiji... I feel the sea sprites gathering at that area, you should tell them to turn the ship because there is going to be a storm." He did as I have told and then continued with his actions until he decided to sit on the railing looking at the darkened sky where I told a storm will appear.

"You have a very strange ability, Chaos. Are you sure it's not a devil fruit?" I rested my chin on top of his head.

"Nope, I am a hundred percent sure of it. My ability isn't from eating a forbidden fruit, but from accepting the nature sprites that had gathered around me. Let's just say that I am a type of Magician or of some sort. Only that I am not using tricks to fool people, this magic is materialized with my will and permission to the nature..." still confused, he remained in there marveling the storm that had already been formed. The storm wasn't particularly strong, but he just followed my orders as if it was law. To think that the man that my parent have feared to meet... he had changed for the sake of my well being. I hope this doesn't take long; I don't want people pretending to be gentle for pity's sake.

"Jiji, when I grow up, I will take the voyage around the world to get the proof against the one who killed everyone. I know that it's impossible for me, a clueless looking child, to take revenge to those people who have wrong me. But the tides of fate will change in the future. After all, I hold memories that shouldn't exist..." I jolted when I felt big hands hold my waist. He took me off of his shoulders and then placed me in his lap, patting my head in a comforting matter.

"It doesn't matter now, Chaos. I'll have you live a normal life with your cousin in a village. Don't worry, I'll be back within two months to check on you two..." I hummed and then yawned feeling my eyelids getting heavy.

"Thank... you..." with those words uttered, I fell asleep in one's warmth.

Looking at the boy a year older than I was, I examined his appearance while he was busy being at owe of the bubbles I was producing. Seeing that he was enjoying himself, I let out bigger bubbles and let it drift around the air.

The female bartender and I chuckled at the sight, why didn't Garp~jiji tell me that I had a cute cousin? Look at that face, I am wondering why no one kidnapped the little child. Oh my, it seems like I'm getting creepy lately...

"Garp~jiji, not you too..." I face palmed while the other people in the bar laughed. It's either because of the old man acting like a child or the face he is making is almost the same as my cousin. I guess it runs in the blood. I hope I'm not inheriting that side though.

"Chaos~chan, right? Would you like something to drink?" I smile and gave the green haired woman a kind smile.

"Milk please, with 4 sugar cubes too." She smiled and then went to wherever she will go to get my request. While here I am, controlling the movements of my bubbles to distract the two idiots.

"Interesting ability you have there. Devil fruit users aren't common in these kind of seas, so everyone is really excited to see one right now." looked at the old man holding a wooden cane on his hand. I think I heard some people calling him Mayor.

"Hmmm... yeah... devil fruit..." I think hiding the fact about my magic is a good idea. I can't just tell everyone about me knowing about sorcery, it would be troublesome at my current state. So telling them I have devil fruit ability is an easy escape route for my magic.

"Here you go, Milk with extra sugar cubes." I smiled brightly as the white liquid was served at the bar counter. Without any further ado, I took the glass and gulped all the liquid in it. But after that, I frowned because of the lack of sugar. I bet she only placed one or two sugar cubes in it.

"But I want four..." I pouted and then looked away in betrayal. Well, I'll just forget about it and entertain myself with these two.

"Hmmmm..." I flicked my finger making the small bubbles pop like a chain reaction leaving five big bubbles left floating in the air. I waved my left hand to the side then upward, moving the bubbles in process. Then, I flicked my finger again making them scatter into tiny pieces like pebbles. With this, people smiled in awe then looked at me with fascination. It's really easy to impress normal people.

"Garp~jiji, I think it's time for you to introduce me." The bubbles completely dispersed which made the boy and the old man pout. I heaved a sigh and then took the pipe off my mouth.

"Oh, Luffy! Listen to me!" then he picked up the boy with on hand then faced him to me.

"This is Chaos, your little cousin. He's five years old but he's more mature than you are..." no, actually, I'm more mature than both of you.

"...and he is really weak. Whatever happens you need to protect him!" I raised my brow at what the old man just said. What in the seven pits of Hel did the old man just say? I think I misheard it...

"Eeeeehhhhh?! Ok!" woah, what a fast agreement.

"Yosh! My name is Monkey D. Luffy! I will protect you no matter what!" well that escalated quickly. I touched Luffy's chin and stretched it making him whine. I sighed and then crossed my arms.

"Protect me? You are too weak!" he pouted and then started to make protests. But in the end, I made a small sad smile.

"Alright... Please protect me." And the day continued as Garp~jiji left the village with me staying with Luffy and the villagers. I silently prayed that my stay here won't lead to any unfortunate events, wishing for a peaceful life until I take my voyage in the future.

TO BE CONTINUED...