| Village Visitors|
Luffy happily ran around the village streets as the local villagers laugh at his mouth stuffed in apples which we had just harvested. I was able to fend off mostly of the fruits which the Mayor happily thanked me. All I did was smile and then follow him while carrying the baskets of apples with my bubbles.
"That's a very convenient devil fruit. To tell the truth, I first thought that it was useless but now I'm changing thoughts." I huffed at the random person who was watching.
"Everything is useful once you know how to use them. Even the most useless item can be in use someday... discovering how to is up to you and your power of desperation." Luffy was already in the distance which made me sight and ran after him in a slow pace. I still couldn't match up with Luffy's energy.
"Luffy..! Slow down a bit!" I shouted and then placed the baskets on each house that I pass through.
"Thanks Chaos..!" I just waved my arm to tell that I have heard them and then continued to pursue the ball of energy that was heading to the docks.
"Chaos~! You're so slow! Shishishishishi..!" it was obvious that I was already tired. To exert energy at once isn't one of my forte, more of my weakness.
"L-Lu—!" aaaaand I tripped, great. While I was still on the ground, I tried to catch my breath that was lost with all of that physical work. Which reminds me... how the heck did I dig all of those graves in a whole week with no sleep?
"Are you okay Chaos?" Luffy's shadow hovered over me with his small hands reaching out. His smile on his face made me sigh and then accepted the hand. He pulled me up and then still head to the docks, only that we were walking not running.
"Oh? Where are all your energy now Luffy?" he pouted and then pinched my nose which actually stung.
"Makino told me that I'm the older so I need to be careful with you so you won't get hurt anymore! And I promised I'll protect you too!" I chuckled at then rubbed the reddened nose of mine with a smile.
"Since when did you become mature?" I think his pout has just evolved since his cheeks looks like the ones that a squirrel would have. I tried not to laugh but still resulted to a groggy smile.
With both our hand held together, we arrived to the docks where to see where the pirate we have heard earlier from some passerby. They seemed to be settling themselves to this village. I bet they'd be damned if they learn that the Old Man will arrive soon.
"So cool..." Luffy stood there in awe while looking at the ship what the pirates were using to sail. It must be his first time seeing one judging from his amazement, but more than that, nothing really is.
"The ship looks sturdy enough to hold a harsh weather. I guess the spirit of Adam still resides this world." the man with a long black hair looked at me when I mentioned finished that sentence. It's quite odd though, considering the distance between me and him. I acted as if I didn't see him and continued to talk to Luffy.
"I also heard that they came from New World, which is a very life threatening place to travel. Did you know that weather in there is very unstable? I heard that in some islands, it rains thunder continuously. A very dangerous place isn't it?" instead of being afraid, his eyes widened in excitement. I do not know what he is thinking since it's not really an amazing thing but he is Luffy after all.
"Oh? Are you from New World kid?" the man I was talking about earlier was already making his way towards us. I didn't really see him as threat since he doesn't show a bit of hostility. But that knowing looking on his face is telling me to stay away from him.
"Me? New World? Do you think this fragile little body can handle such extreme weather?" the man just smirked and lit his smoke right in front of us.
"Because no one ever said that we were from New World kiddo." I stiffened at my spot but not enough to be noticed by the two. I carved a cold smile on my face and then crossed both of my arms acting cool.
"I read newspapers." my statement doesn't seem to make him believe. But then again, he and I knew that nothing will make me spill out anything. But of us seemed to understand each other, which might result to a very uncommon bond. You know... HATE.
"Beeeeennyyyyyy~! Did you make new friendsssss?" I snorted while the man face-palmed from his comrade's call.
"My, I see you are here to make friends Mr. Benny. You should have visited a school nursery on the other island. There are many children there who would consider being your friend." I jested and then turned my back on them. Luffy doesn't look like he will leave them just yet so I sighed and decided to leave on my own.
"Luffy, I will be going to the clinic first so I'll be leaving these people to you. Make sure to make friends with them. Hahahahahaha!" I laughed loudly and then walked my way to where the clinic was. It seems that I will be sleeping early for today, since tomorrow will be a very busy day with Luffy and the newly arrived visitors.
"Pirates huh? For me to meet such a free soul once again... is this a mere coincidence? Or is fate whispering something on my ear?" my hand found itself touching my defected left eye while making a small smile. If fate really has something to tell me, then it means that I will be participating a long term battle which I will not be able to avoid. It doesn't matter though... it doesn't matter right now. As long as I will gain something is what matters.
As long as I will be able to take my revenge, I don't care if I have to suffer the same fate once more.
TO BE CONTINUED...