Several days passed and the rain on the island only got heavier. The crew was still limited to the dock and everyone was taking it well but Delta. She was desperate to get off the ship but she knew better. She mostly stayed in the bottom of the ship in a room that was now hers working with the scraps Kid had retrieved for her. There really wasn't much she could do with them until she got better parts. So she just mostly doodled. Delta liked it down there, it was quiet and a lot cooler than the rest of the ship, but still pretty warm. She had always been one for solitude but didn't mind occasionally having company. Mostly Heat would come down to visit her. He kept her informed on the world of piracy and the intent that everyone had to find One Piece. Delta wasn't particularly interested in treasure, but she was still taken by the stories Heat would tell her. People ranging from Gold Roger, to Vice Admiral Smoker, she learned it all. Besides, despite him being huge, she thought he was pretty adorable. Like a giant voodoo doll she imagined. They were becoming pretty good friends.

One afternoon Delta was sitting on the floor of her room, organizing the junk and scraps that Kid had given her when something crossed her mind.

"Ah how could I forget that!" Delta thought and ran out of her room to find Heat. She was hurrying down the hall when she turned a corner and bumped into Wire. She ran her head into his stomach on accident and fell back a little, confused.

"Oh..hi!" Delta waved at him clumsily.

"What are you running for?" Wire frowned. He didn't have his trademark trident with him.

"Uh well...I had a question actually." Delta figured she could just ask him, it didn't really matter who answered really.

Wire looked at her waiting.

"Um..where do you guys stand exactly? As in with the rest of the pirate crews."

Wire looked away for a moment thinking.

"Well...we're fairly new but, people know us well I guess."

"How?" Delta scratched her head.

Wire hummed."You don't know?"

Delta raised her eyebrows and shook her head.

"I'm going to tell you straight. So far the crew has gotten it's title by going to different islands and raiding, taking hostages, murder."

"...oh..." Delta blinked nervously. That didn't make her feel very good. She knew the crew was a little wack, but this was more than she expected.

Wire saw her concern and laughed.

"You don't have to worry about it..we don't do that stuff so much anymore unless someone asks for it."

"Oh..." Delta mumbled.

Wire put his hand on Delta shoulder as he continued to walk on by her.

"You'll be fine." He assured her.

Delta kind of stood there for a while after he left, trying to digest what he told her. It wasn't the worst thing she's ever heard, but being a part of it was different.

She soon heard the familiar sound of boots on the hardwood floor. She lost her train of thought at the sound and went after it.

It was Killer. She peeked from behind a corner and saw his tall form and long blonde hair going in the direction away from her. She slid silently against the wall and tip toed after him, not making a sound. She fell into step directly behind him. This lasted for about 10 seconds till he abruptly stopped almost causing Delta to lose her balance. She covered her mouth to hold in a squeak.

He turned to face Delta and cocked his head at her.

"...I was doing nothing..." She mumbled softly. Killer didn't move.

"Why are you hiding from me?" Delta blurted with a pout.

"Why would I be hiding from you?" Killer asked and kept walking.

"I don't know..maybe because of everything that happened the other day" Delta replied sarcastically and continued after him.

"Thats not true" Killer retorted flatly.

"Then what is it? Delta stopped.

"I've hardly seen you for the past few days. You haven't spoken to me..and haven't come to see me..." Delta looked up at him wide eyed.

"Well I'm sorry" Killer said with no emotion in his voice.

Delta's wide eyed stare turned into a frown. She felt pretty hurt at Killer's coldness towards her.

"You can't stand it can you?"

"What." Killer was now leaning on the wall across from her, still facing away from Delta.

"You think you're so good at reading people. But you can't take the fact that someone doesn't need to see your face to be able to read you."

There was no response so Delta continued.

"I don't really think you wear the helmet for the reason everyone else does Killer."

"You have no idea what you're talking about." Killer growled and whipped around to face her.

"I think I do...once someone even slightly figures you out, you don't want to be exposed so you stop being around them."

"Yeah? And what gave you that idea?" Killer started towards Delta. She stepped back from him. She knew he was getting pretty pissed.

"Just you in general" Delta shrugged.

"I like you a lot Killer...and I don't know why you have to hide from me. You don't ever have to tell me what's bothering you so much..but..." Delta trailed off. She didn't want to admit that Killer was really hurting her with how cold he was being to her. It made her feel like nothing. Delta looked up at him saddened and a little worried about what his next move was going to be.

Killer took a step closer to Delta and held out his hand to her.

"I'm sorry" he murmured quietly.

Delta stared at him cautiously. She put her small hand in his and Killer pulled her forward alongside him.

"Where are we going?"

"Outside. It's hot in here."

Delta nodded in agreement and let Killer guide her on deck.

The storm had gotten much worse over the day. The sky was almost black it was so dark, even though it was only a little after noon. Small lightning streaks flickered in the distance along with the sound of thunder. It was only a little foggy out as they could still see a good part of the island and lights in shops and homes, but rain was starting to flood the streets making everyone stay indoors.

Delta jumped on the deck into the rain, becoming instantly drenched by the cold water. Her brown hair was now plastered to her face, covering her eyes. Killer followed after her and leaned on the railing peering into the ocean water. His own blonde hair was stuck to his mask and clothes. Delta smiled.

"You look like a wet dog!" Delta yelled against the loud rain, laughing at Killer.

He snorted and shook his head.

Delta carefully stepped over to him on the now slippery deck. She tried to see what he was looking at in the water but found nothing. She turned to Killer to observe him for a moment. The beads of rain were falling off his mask onto his exposed chest which was now turning pink from the cold air.

"I'm sorry about what I said" Delta spoke quietly. She buried her head into his side and sighed.

"Well..you were right so don't be" Killer rested his hands on the wooden beam in front of him.

" I don't want to press it, but what did happen Killer?" Delta wrapped her arms around one of his. Being close to him made her feel so much safer.

Killer stayed silent for a moment debating on what to say.

"It was my mother" He finally replied in a barely audible tone.

Delta furrowed her brows in confusion.

"Huh?"

"My mother abused me when I was younger. She never really cared for me. She hardly ever saw or spoke to me but she would get into these drunken fits, and take everything out on me. When my dad left it only got worse, she was angry 24/7."

Delta watched Killer in surprise. Something like that

never crossed her mind.

"I was coming home from school one day, and my mom was having one of her moments. She snatched me up and dragged me to our house and was screaming at me about something..I can't remember. But my dad was there this time which was weird. They both started kicking the fucking hell out of me on the floor. At one point my dad grabbed me and dragged me to the bathroom. He pinned me on the floor while my mom opened the shower curtain covering the tub. I didn't know why but I remember this awful..scent. it didn't really have a smell but it burnt my nose and eyes so I just closed them and started screaming at them to stop. My dad then yanked me up by the arms and my mom held onto my feet and they put me over the tub and whatever was in it. It was a clear liquid like water but.. looked like there was oil in it because the water was separated in some spots. Whatever the was was killing my eyes so I closed them again. And tried to get free from my parents. I guess my dad slipped...and he let go of me and I fell into the tub.. I've never felt so much pain in my life. All I remember is my skin burning. It felt like it was on fire. Somehow I managed to get out of the tub and just run. I don't remember seeing or hearing anything. I just ran. The next thing I remember was waking up in the hospital"

Delta had tightened her grip on Killer's arm. She couldn't believe what she was hearing...

"Killer..."Delta choked. She quickly wiped her eyes trying to hide the tears.

"I never went back. But I found out that not long after I left, my mom murdered my dad and then committed suicide. I guess he wanted to tell the authorities what happened but my mom wanted to keep quiet. So after I got out of the hospital I just left the country"

"I'm sorry..." Delta whispered.

"I don't really worry about it " Killer replied flatly. He raised his hand to his helmet and lifted it up a little, exposing the lower half of his face. He looked out towards the ocean and cracked a small smile on his scarred skin.

"Don't think about it too much" He warned Delta.

Delta not knowing what to say took Killer's hand again. She sighed deeply and looked out into the water with him again.

"I never told anyone this" Killer informed her.

"Why not?" Delta asked.

"I guess I never really wanted to face the reality of it. It doesn't make me feel bad, but it's not a pleasant thought."

"But why did you tell me. And not Kid?"

"...i don't know." Killer chuckled softly and lowered his helmet back over his face.

Delta held her face in her hands and smiled up at the man. She didn't know why he told her this either, but he was willing to make himself vulnerable to her for some reason.

"Thank you for telling me" Delta embraced Killer in a tight hug. He stumbled back with her, surprised by her sudden reaction. He slowly put his arms around her waist, eager to embrace her as well.

"I need to ask you something."

"Sure" Delta nuzzled Killer's chest. She was starting to feel a little cold.

"Remember what you told me the other day, about your brother. He fell into mortality by falling in love?"

"Of course"

Killer wiped some of the rain out of Delta's face and gently lifted her chin up so she could see him.

"...is.. that happening..." He started a question but stopped speaking abruptly causing Delta to smile.

"Don't ask questions you already know the answer to" Delta answered with a laugh. She pulled Killer down to her and gently kissed him on the side of the neck.

When she pulled her lips away from him, the door to the lower part of the ship swung open. Kid stepped out stomping angrily. His goggles over his eyes making him look quite...ridiculous.

"What the HELL are you two idiots doing?!" He roared against the rain waving his arms in the air.

"Are you trying to get sick?! It's cold as hell out here!" He growled and pulled Delta and Killer away from each other.

Delta took one look at Kid's face and bursted out laughing.

"What the fuck is so funny?!" Kid swung his arm at her trying to catch her. He missed.

Delta pointed up at the goggles over his eyes and sprinted to the bottom of the ship laughing, almost slipping on her way down.

Kid and Killer were left standing there in the rain.

"Who the hell does she think she's laughing at."

"I'm not sure Captain. She must be crazy" Killer nodded.

He followed after Delta stifling his own laughter, leaving Kid slightly confused on deck.

"NO..WAIT! YOU TWO GET BACK HERE AND TELL ME WHAT'S SO FUNNY.! " Kid roared chasing after Killer.