Here's the next chapter people~
Sorry for taking too long..
Hope you like this one..
:D
The great me owns—
Law: nothing. *smirks*
Hira: *glares*
Law: *unaffected*
Hira: Meanie! *runs to Bepo*
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Sei woke up with a massive headache ponding inside her skull. She groaned in frustration knowing that it won't be going soon. "What the hell happ—"
"Oh, so our beloved blacksmith is now awake…" A voice reverberating throughout the room spoke. Sei won't be able to forget that voice. There would be no way in hell. It hasn't been a year since she escape from that sorry excuse for a band of pirates before she was found by the Straw Hats crew.
Unfortunate.
Really unfortunate.
Shit! Law wasn't kidding when he said that they are still looking for me! Sei inwardly cursed herself for lowering her guard down even though the Surgeon of death had already warned her that danger lurks within the island. She didn't expect that she will be caught especially that Ace was always beside her and she seldom go on her own.
The stars seem to hate me this much. She grumbled not even realizing that she thought of the Fire Fist's presence as something to secure her from harm.
"Speechless aren't we, Raven." The man approached her until he invaded her personal space and touched her face softly with his gem-decorated fingers. The man smirked madly as he saw the dread and the fire on the girl's eyes upon recognizing him. Oh how long had he searched the seas for this girl? A precious tool must never go missing especially if you are a pirate in the Grand Line.
"Get your filthy hand off me, Mendel! Untie me!" Sei roared. There was so much hate at the girl's eyes that made her look murderous. All hate directed at the man laughing in front of her.
"Where's the 'Captain'? I am your captain, Raven." Mendel obviously didn't like being ordered around by someone. He grabbed the girl's neck with a tight grip enough to leave bruises later. It almost cost him his living when the girl managed to escape his ship. As a top class blacksmith at a young age, all the weapons he had been trading in the seas were put to stop when the girl escaped his ship.
"My only captain is Straw Hat Luffy."
With this Mendel smirked, which gradually became snickers and ended up to be a full blown laugh. Almost telling her that what she just said is something similar to a joke. "Raven, Raven, what do you think they would do if they discover what you can do? Surely Straw Hat Luffy won't be so stupid to take someone who will only drag his crews down to their deaths faster than they could imagine~"
All colors drained on the blacksmith's face. The fact that she was being chased by the World Government and the Navy is an open secret to her group. No one really talked about it ever since she joined the crew. But that isn't the only thing that chases her. A secret that she didn't want anybody to know.
"A punishment for your unnoticed vacation is necessary don't you think so, Raven?"
A blade had embedded itself to Sei's body as she was busy pondering on her thoughts. Mendel began to whisper on her ear. "Thank you for your hard work, my cursed blacksmith."
Another blade embedded itself on her body.
Then the girl's vision faded to black.
Ace-san…
"Get all those weapons she created and bathe them with her blood!" All men began scrambling to comply with his orders.
(-)
Back at the bar where they ate their lunch, the group began asking each other if they ever saw their resident blacksmith as they stroll along the city. It was indeed surprising that none of them met the lavender haired girl specially that the girl's hair color is really eye catching and not to mention that the town isn't that big.
It was like Sei disappeared without a trace.
"Maybe she got hungry or something?" Luffy suggested with a serious face.
"Like hell she would! She's not you!" Usopp immediately countered.
"She forgot her swords." Zoro grunted. He knew that the girl care for those swords as much as he do on his. She hardly leaves without those two katanas hanging on her belt. And this is something that he knew shouldn't be overlooked. A swordsman never abandons their weapons without a heavy reason. And that brat knows that those things are not something that she could carelessly leave hanging behind.
"Don't you think maybe someone called her out?" He clothes were not there, maybe someone called her after she got dressed." Sanji suggested.
"And leave her swords and compass behind just like that?" The mechanic didn't think that it was probable either.
"I'm getting worried for Sei-chan." Brook spoke.
It had been night already yet there was still no trace of their crewmate to be found on the island. And the girl was usually the first one to get back on their ship before the others did. The situation only makes them unsettled.
Robin on the other hand looked quite serious staring at the swords and the compass that is on Ace's possession. Ever since they had the girl on the crew, never did she saw Sei leave without her swords and the compass constantly hanging on her neck. Actually, it was once questioned by the crew because they all knew that compasses are useless inside the Grand Line yet Sei always hangs on it like a lifeline.
'No.' Sei smiled as she held the compass tightly on her hand. 'This one is special. This works just like that special paper found at the New World.'
New World? Paper? "Ace-san, can I please see that compass?"
Though surprised at the seriousness of the archeologist's voice, Ace handed the small object. Robin immediately inspected the object with extreme scrutiny and found herself having more evidence to prove her theory.
"The needle moved." Robin stated which caught the attention of the Straw Hats including Ace.
"Needle?" Ace inquired.
Nami also took a look at the compass with surprise. "Now that you mention it. I haven't seen this compass move at all. This always hangs on Sei's neck right? Strange. The compass points now at a different direction."
"Really? It looks normal to me." Luffy joined the group staring at the compass.
Ace's eyes slightly widened. "Aren't compasses supposed to be swirling around when used inside the Grand Line? This is steadily pointing at a direction."
"I remember ojou saying that this is a special compass…"
The straw hats began to think about the time they asked about the golden object hanging on Sei's neck.
"…this works just like that special paper found in the New World."
Silence enveloped the group leaving the Fire Fist somewhat left behind.
*Crack*
Everyone's attention were grabbed by the sound of something breaking, only to see the glass of Sei's compass forming cracks.
"AHHHHHHHHHHHHH! Robin broke the compass! Sei is going to kill us!" Usopp started running around in panic, imagining the reaction of their resident blacksmith if she ever notices those cracks on her lovely compass.
Chopper already had a bandage at hand his eyes also swirling in panic. "Let's patch it up, hurry before Sei notices it!"
Luffy joined the mayhem and readied his arm for a powerful punch. "Let's punch it!"
"The hell that would fix it!" Usopp yelled more panicked than ever hitting Luffy's head in the process.
*crack*
*crack*
The group began to panic as more cracks appeared on the glass even though it wasn't moved by Robin's hands at all.
"What are we going to do!" Brook also started to panic as wee running around like Luffy and the others.
"What if the paper Sei was talking about is a Vivre Card?" Robin's voice cut through the panic of the group.
"Vivre Card?" Ace repeated. "Are you telling me this compass is just like a Vivre Card?"
The Fire Fist's voice began to be laced with worry as it finally sunk onto him what could the cracks forming on the compass might tell them. Dread began to form in his gut as more cracks appeared on the compass. The object looked nothing like the new and well kept compass their blacksmith always carries. If this a Vivre Card… then… the cracks are—.
"Scramble everyone! Let's take Sei back!" Luffy suddenly shouted.
No no no no!
Nothing similar to Ace will happen to his crewmates. Not if he can help it. The last time he ignored the Vivre card almost made him lost his brother. He won't let the blacksmith go through the same incident. NO WAY IN HELL!
He won't be losing anything this time.
In an instant the Straw Hats and Ace went to different directions.
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"At long last! You finally have your use!" Mendel began to pull Sei's hair, forcing her to face him. The girl had bleed too much from the stabs they have done to her body and having no strength not even to lit her head, she was forced to face the man. Mendel was grinning from ear to ear, his dark face were filled with utmost greedy look as he raised his other arm holding a sword.
The blacksmith immediately recognized the sword. Of course, as a member for the Ravensdale clan, she also had the uncanny ability to remember every weapon she had made. But the only thing is that she could recognize the sword itself but not its color. She doesn't remember creating any black sword, and she knew that it wasn't paint either. It was like the sword was made from the purest black material which made the weapon radiate a more dangerous and mysterious aura, an object that shouldn't be placed in the wrong hands.
Sei tried to speak but only blood left her mouth. Damn, she's starting to bleed too much from her wounds. Instead of taking pity, the man only laughed at her plight. His eyes danced in delight as he stared at her blood coming out from her prone form.
"Did you like my gift Raven? Seems like you haven't recovered yet."
With every strength she has, "G-ggo to hell." Sei spat out.
Instead of getting insulted, Mendel just laughed totally amused at the fire raging at the girl's eyes. He was too happy at the moment to get insulted. He finally had in his hands, the highest grade of weapons to be found in the sea. No one can ever recreate the weapons he is able to provide because of the woman in front of him. The last member of the clan of the cursed blacksmiths –Ravensdale. When he saw that purple colored eyes and hair, he knew that he had found his luck. The girl was a skilled weapons maker at a young age. How could he resist such a good opportunity?
He let the girl trust him, let her join his crew as she makes weapons for him. Weapons which he sold at the black market for a very high price. With his underground connections he was able to discover the girl's past. As well as the fact that the world government and the navy are all after her.
A few months later, the girl discovered his connections with the underground and his business. Without anyone noticing, the girl managed to slip past his crew and sailed away from his ship. He was hunting the girl since then.
And now…
The chase had finally come to an end.
He revealed another blade on his hand and let the girl's blood run through the steel slowly.
To his expectation, the blade slowly turned to black from silvery white.
Yes, it was the Ravensdale's blood which caused such reaction.
"Isn't it amazing to know that you had another curse inside that body of yours Raven?" Mendel watched as the girl's eyes widened at surprise.
"I'll tell you something that I discovered at your absence my dear blacksmith." The pirate captain approached the girl. "I have known that one last secret to your skill is your blood. That accursed liquid inside your body causes the curse on every blade you make." He felt the girl's body stiffen at the statement.
Yes, he did notice those little cuts on his blacksmith's body after she makes weapons.
"But how about we add more curse on you?" A more powerful weapon can be created don't you think so? And of course, what could create such beautiful situation than a devil fruit?" The man laughed near Sei's ears almost deafening her in the process.
"Y-You.. "
"Yes, That devil fruit you had earlier, was for this purpose." Mendel raised the blade once more. "see this? These little things will make me the most powerful and influential man in the seas! And I'll be able to take the position of a pirate king with these weapons. And all thanks to you…Raven."
A stab was felt again by Sei on her body.
Mendel once more whispered to Sei. "No one will save you Raven. That clan of yours should've been obliterated a long time ago, yet you still exist."
"No…"
"You are chased by World Government, the Navy… Everyone dies because of your abilities… you still think you should be here?"
"No… I was…"
"No one will accept a dirty blood on their ship, Raven. I know you haven't told that Straw Hat the things about you..."
"No… My cap-"
"He is not here. And that is saying something… But don't worry my dear blacksmith, your weapons will forever live."
Then the man stormed out of the cell. His voice vibrating throughout the empty passage.
"I…" Once more, Sei was claimed by the darkness as another surge of pain radiated on her body.
(-)
Ace held the thing tighter in his hands upon noticing more cracks appearing on the compass. His mind began to panic more, knowing that he had no clue to start with.
Damn it! Sei needs me!
Ace caught a glimpse of a black and yellow hoodie at the corner of his eyes. Realizing who it was, Ace made a turn over and landed himself in front of Trafalgar law. The pirates who were surprised by his sudden arrival automatically surrounded their captain in a defensive position.
"Where is she?" Ace automatically growled at the Dark Doctor who seemed unfazed by his actions. BY the looks of it, the Surgeon of Death had expected these things to happen. And he knew where the blacksmith had been taken.
"Quite surprising to see you here Fire Fist." Law lazily drawled out, not even intimidated by that raged look on Ace's face. In fact, there was amusement dancing on his eyes which only irritated Ace more than ever.
"Quit fooling around Trafalgar. Where is Sei?" Ace demanded.
Oh, the blacksmith was taken then? My warning had been useless.
Law raised his eyebrows in a surprised manner. "And here I am thinking to ask you were is that blacksmith—"
Ace move a step closer, his body clearly emitting off a dangerous aura which was clearly felt by the Dark Doctor. Looks like he needed to get straight to the point. He may be a supernova but he also knows that Fire Fist Ace is someone you wouldn't want to get on the wrong side. He knew for a fact that the title of 'Second Commander of Whitebeard Pirates' isn't just for show.
"Trafalgar Law… This is the last time I'm asking you…"
Bepo growled dangerously but was ignored by Ace.
"Where is Sei?"
The doctor sighed. He thought he could mess with the fire fist longer, but it seems like the situation had taken its worst case scenario. He doesn't like taking orders from people but, he had taking quite a liking to the strange creature who fixed his nodachi for him.
He knew he will have his chance to dissect the girl's innards but he will be losing that chance once he let the girl die in the hands of those useless pirates who doesn't know her real worth.
Law sighed. "I've warned her about those pirates but looks like she had let her guard down." He looked at Ace who was still trying to control his temper. "Demon pirates. Those are the group that had her."
"That 'Demon pirates'?" Of course Ace had heard the name before. Sailing with a yonkou had its perks and one of those is information.
Demon Pirates had been known for being a trader in the black market. They specialized in trading weapons of the highest quality—
Law could practically hear a click on Ace's head as the Fire Fist's eye's widened a bit.
"That Ravensdale unknowingly stepped at the lair of a spider, Fire Fist. Can you get her out?" Law said with a serious expression adorning his face. If the Second Commander of the Whitebeard Pirates is really serious with that girl, now is the right time to test it. "If I were you Fire Fist I'd leave her alone. She may be safer at the hands of those pirates instead of Straw Hats. The Demon Pirates had their underground connections to lure off both the Navy and the Wor—"
"I don't give a damn on what they have. They have taken something that's 'mine' and I'm taking it back." In an instant, Ace disappeared in front of the Surgeon of Death.
Strange how much the two D's were similar despite being brothers only by bond. They similarity was too much.
'Mine' huh… Amazing, Fire Fist. Law chuckled recalling the overly possessive tone Ace used referring to the Ravensdale. It would be an amazing predicament for the Straw Hats.
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Yo people!
I'm backkk!
Sorry for taking soo long, I've been busy setlling.. XDD
First week, learning again.
Second week, Ozine fest, Naruto: Road to Ninja..
Third week, Hunting for Ace's hat and looking for stuffs…
Well that Ace's hat made my week~
This week me is going to watch One Piece Film Z.. Ive watched the movie but of course wanna see it on cinemas~
Hurray for holidays and putting the movie on my sudden rest day~
Well, the next chap would be a birthday special..
That chapter really made me sooo happy, ive been writing that at the office during break and im quite satisfied with it.. haha
Wait for a few more days and once ive finished writing that im going to publish it right away.. XDD