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At the mansion gates...
(Eve's P.O.V.)
I smiled at Luffy as he said robotically, "Good afternoon, please lend us a ship." As we stood in front of the unmanned mansion gates. We all sweat-dropped as he started climbing over the gate instead of waiting for someone to come. Drowning out the "noise", I thought about the events to come carefully. I've read before where people would blatantly stated who Kuro was, in front of him..Now that caused a change in plans, but it wasn't too drastic..No I don't want to do that. Maybe I could settle for creeping the creep out? Ohoho I love a challenge… Maybe if I- "Oi, Eve, you coming?" I looked up, only to realize Zoro was offering to pull me up. I ducked my head in thanks, taking it. Dang, now I feel like such a jerk! Agh even in the world of my fantasies I still suck at interacting with people…
"Thanks, Zoro I-" I was cut off by the veggies gaining their Captain's attention by pointing to Luffy. With a quiet sigh, I hopped down to the ground on the other side of the gate and walked over to stand next to Nami. I notice her look from the corner of her eyes, and thought I saw a flash of concern before her attention was averted to Kaya. "A request? Of me?" Kaya asked Luffy. He smiled and nodded, arms wide and energetic as he talked. "Yeah, we need a big ship-"
"What are you doing in here?!" I barely suppressed a groan as I turned my head to come face to face with a man who gave cats a bad name.
Ugh, gross. His suit looks like poop. Even I have a better fashion sense than that! Tall, rude, assertive, evil, all of these words could be used to describe Kuro- I mean- Klahadore. Even the thought of his name left a bad taste in my mouth. I leaned slightly and whispered to Nami. "This guy is bad news, I don't like him." Nami gave me a subtle nod, to show she heard. I watched in fury as he proceeded to insult pirates, and Yasopp, Usopp's epic dad. Kaya's even telling him to stop… After Usopp punched him and Luffy realized who Usopp's dad was, Klahadore yelled at Usopp to leave. Usopp did, but only because he wanted to, not because Klahadore told him to. After he disappeared from sight, I decided to make my move. I had a vague idea of what I was doing. I had been thinking about today in the diner so I had some preparation. Boss be careful!- Not worrying about it, I stepped forward and said what I had always wanted to say to the slimy flea-bag.
"Not that good of a butler are you? Eh, Kla-ha-doreeee-saaannn…." I said, drawing out each syllable of his name, as if mocking him. As if telling him I knew something the man with 1000 plans, did not know. I gave him a creepy smile, my hands in my pockets, leaning forward almost bent completely at the waist at a thirty-five degree angle. My eyes were closed, but even the veggies could feel the temperature drop as all eyes were on me. Kuro regarded me with cold eyes, pushing his glasses up with the heels of his hands. What are you doing?! Relying on my improv classes! You mean the ones you slept through? Yes! And I'm rockin' it up the wahzoo! I walked, still hunched over, to where he was "injured" on the ground and gently but firmly pulled him to his feet by his forearm.
"See? Good butlers wouldn't get so dirty. Let's go get you cleaned up yes? I'm sure you have enough faith in your mistress to trust her to take care of herself when she's talking to simple travellers?" I knew Kuro saw what I was trying to do, but I didn't let that deter me as I raised my eyelids until my eyes were slits as I looked up at him. "Well, yes but-" I cut him off by whispering something to him, my lips barely moving as I uttered words that made him stiffen ever so slightly. He shot one last glare at us, before his act came back into play.
"It would be ...dishonorable to remain so filthy in Mistress Kaya's presence. However, I expect to find you all gone upon my return." I dusted off his shoulders lazily, waving as he stiffly walked off, giving me a pointed glare. I still had that thin smile stretched across my face, until he was out of sight. Then the shock settled in, and I started shivering from being so close to him. Oh my Kami.. I did it. You did it! I did? You did! I did! YES I AM THE BOAT ROCKER! I DON'T KNOW WHAT YOU MEAN, BUT YAY WE'RE NOT DEAD!
I returned the shocked gazes with a calm, cool one. "Chill out, I just creeped him out." I said, walking past them towards the gate. Heck yeah, cool exit time. Nami watched me go, taking a step towards me. "Wait! Where are you going? What did you say to him?" I didn't turn around, afraid of them seeing my pale face and the bullets I was sweating. My fingers twitched with fear but I swallowed it, so I could reply. "I'm going for a walk, I'm sure you don't need my help to talk to Miss Kaya. Have fun Luffy." I said, waving without looking back.
I felt a weight on my shoulder and saw Luffy's hand. "Hey Eve," He said, looking at me seriously as I turned to him. "Don't do anything stupid." I gave him a wry smile. "Now when have I ever done that Captain?" Let's see, you got yourself stabbed by Buggy, had a building collapse on you, almost got obliterated by a Buggy Ball- RHETORICAL! It was rhetorical! Hahaha…
I felt Zoro's eyes burn holes in the back of my head as I jumped over the gate, but I ignored his worry. I have no time to be distracted, I have to focus. Puuya, let's have a look at my upgrades…
(Zoro's P.O.V.)
I watched with a grim frown as Eve walked away. How the heck had she made that butler-guy go away? What did she say to him? "If she does something stupid…" Luffy waved my worries away with a hand. "Eve won't do anything stupid, she said so. Right Nami?" Nami had a look of concern on her face too, though she tried to hide it. "..Whatever, let's just get a boat and go, like she said." Luffy perked up as he remembered Kaya. "Oh! Right! Like I said, we need a boat so we can go to the Grand Line! Usopp said you had a nice one, is that true?" He asked, turning to Kaya with an excited grin on his face. "W-Well yes, but the Grand Line?! Are you sure? Don't you know how dangerous it is?! You could die!" She protested, a bit panicked at the idea of someone going to the Grand Line. Luffy shrugged, still smiling. "So? I'm gonna be King of the Pirates! And to do that I'll have to find the-" "One Piece, I know." Kaya said, cutting him off, suddenly looking very tired.
I tried to listen to the conversation, but my mind was on other things. Like where a certain kid was going.
At the Northern Beach…
(Eve's P.O.V.)
Inside I was shaking, from fear, adrenaline, or excitement I didn't know. Maybe a combination of all three, as I watched the waves roll onto the shore gently. I had my hands in my pockets, casually keeping my breathing even. Hearing soft footsteps behind me I smirked, subtly wiping away the sweat that had gathered on my brow. Showtime. "Punctual, for a pirate. A nice quality I almost never have." I said, turning to face Kuro who, I noticed, was armed with his claw-blades. I mentally nodded to myself, It was to be expected of him. I just hope you know what you're doing Eve. I felt a small ripple of surprise, then it softened to affection. ..I do too.
"How did you know I was Kuro? How did you immediately know that I was the former Captain Kuro? How did you immediately know exactly what I was going to do and when I was going to do it?" I saw Kuro's veins starting to bulge on his forehead. I needed to placate him somehow, I needed to buy a little more time before we fight. "It wasn't easy.." I lied, my hands still in my pockets, my composure calming. "I had to dig here and there, use a few favors. You know the drill." I had a serene smile on my face as I subtly bit my lower lip, focusing on the pain so I didn't freak out next to this guy and probably die.
"You're lying." He said, glaring at me coldly and fixing his glasses carefully. "I didn't let anything slip in three years. My story, was perfect. My methods, were perfect. My plan, was perfect!" As he said these words he steadily took steps closer, until we were but eight feet away. He started losing his composure, his voice rising slightly. "Yet somehow, despite all my precautions, on the day right before all my hard work and planning would come to fruition...One. Little. Girl. Would ruin all my plans in the blink of an eye-" Suddenly he was right in front of my nose, one arm casually resting on my shoulder with the claws caressing the nape of my neck. "Which leads me to wonder.." He continued, the cold steel on my neck causing me to shiver, despite me trying to suppress the urge. "How could said girl come across this impossible information? And do not lie to me girl, I will know." Sweat grew on my brow, this is bad...He won't believe me if I tell him the truth…! I have to hope Puuya will finish it in time..Here goes nothing. I quietly let out a pent-up breath and smiled softly. You can do this, it's just Kuro. He's a piece of cake compared to Arlong. You can do this, because you have to. For- "My nakama told me something once, back home." I said quietly, afraid to cause his fingers to twitch and kill me. My eyes rose to meet his hard and cold ones. "If you reveal your secrets to the wind, you should not blame the wind for revealing them with the trees." I felt Kuro stiffen in anger. "Why you impudent little-" I dropped to the ground, and swept my legs in a circle. Hearing Kuro's surprised grunt as he fell to the ground, I quickly backpedalled. He got to his feet, his veins bulging all over the place.
I got into a ready stance, like how my brother taught me: wide and low, yet sturdy. I resisted the urge to flinch as Kuro glared at me. "You will pay, foolish girl…" My lips twitched in a poor attempt at forming a smirk, that I promptly gave up on. Instead, I materialized my gloves on my hands and licked my lips nervously. "This is going to be...Interesting.."
Under the tree on the Northern Beach Cliffs, ten minutes later.
(Usopp's P.O.V.)
I sat crossed legged on the top of the cliff as I watched the waves rhythmically slosh on the shore. Suddenly Luffy's face was in front of mine as he said, "Hi! There you are!" H-He was hanging upside-down from the tree branch! "It's you! Why can't you be more normal?!" As he dropped down from the branch and onto his hands he asked me something surprising. "Your Dad...Is Yasopp right?" "Ah…! How do you know that?" I asked, surprised as he plopped down next to me. "I've known him since I was a kid!"
"Really?! You know my Dad?"
"Yup!"
"You look just like him, no wonder I thought you looked familiar…I just realized that a moment ago."
I...Look like my Dad? That's...Wow…!
"Where is he now?" I asked, excited.
"Dunno. But...I'm pretty sure he's on Red Haired Shanks' ship! Yasopp is one of my favorite members of that crew!" He said, beaming at me.
"Re-Really?" I didn't know what else to say…It's just so...Wow
I sighed, a smile on my face as I stared into the water.
"So he is on that Red-Haired Shanks' ship huh?"
Then it clicked.
My head snapped around to face him so fast I'm surprised I didn't get whiplash.
"SHANKS THE RED-HAIRED?!" I hollered, my eyes bugging out at him.
"Why you know Shanks?" Luffy asked, his eyes bugging in surprise at my reaction.
I spluttered at the ridiculous notion. "Of course! He is a great pirate! Is my Dad really on that great ship?!"
He put his hand to his chin as he thought briefly. "Great? Yeah! His shooting skill is the best, Yasopp never misses anything within his range."
My heart blossomed with pride at my old man.
"Yasopp was a really popular pirate!" He said, chuckling at a memory.
I smiled widely at him. "Is that really true?"
I smiled, standing up to gaze at the sea, and my dreams.
"To tell you the truth, even though he left me for the sea, I'm always proud of my Dad!"
I clenched my fists angrily. "But that-" I cursed, his name, "Klahadore looked down on him! He looked down on my pride!" I sat back down, sighing.
"Yup! I don't like him at all!" Luffy huffed, then looked at me again.
"Are you giving up on seeing that Mistress-sama?"
I leaned back on my hands, calming down again.
"Dunno, maybe if that butler apologizes and begs me, then I'll reconsider!"
He pointed at something below us on the beach.
"That butler?" He asked.
I followed his finger and nodded.
"Yeah that butler...Why is he here?!" I yelped, my eyes bugging as me and Luffy stayed low and out of sight. We eavesdropped on their conversation as stealthily as possible.
Klahadore was chewing Jango out for getting to much attention.
"Jango I told you not to draw the attention of the villagers, why did you sleep in the middle of the street?"
"How can I attract any attention? It's not like I look weird or something!" Jango protested.
Luffy stated the obvious.
"There's a weird-looking guy with him."
I nodded saying, "I've never seen him before, who is he?"
We turned back to our eavesdropping.
Klahadore adjusted his glasses again. "So are you all prepared for it?"
Jango relaxed a little, confidence written in his expression.
"Of course! We can start operation 'assassinate Mistress-sama' any time!"
What?! T-They're going to assassinate..KAYA?!
Klahadore put his hands in his pockets as he complained. "Assassinate' is such an ugly word!"
Jango hastily amended his mistake.
"Ah! Yeah! Accident! We'll call it an accident! Isn't that right Captain Kuro?"
Kuro adopted a somewhat nostalgic look before it disappeared quickly.
"Captain Kuro...I gave up that name three years ago, don't call me by that name again! You are the captain now!"
Luffy pointed down at them as he looked to me for an explanation.
"Hey...What are those guys down there talking about?"
I was sweating bullets, this is bad...This is really, really bad…
"You heard them yourself, why are you asking me? I think I've heard the name Captain Kuro somewhere…" But where? It was a long time ago...Hmm...Aha!
"I think he's the pirate famous for his careful planning before robbing and plundering...But I heard he got caught by the Marines three years ago, and got executed…" So what is he doing here?
We watched as Jango started dancing theatrically as he talked. "I still remember that day...It simply shocked me…"
"Hmm?" Kuro asked, ,wondering what Jango was referring to.
"You said you were going to give up being a pirate, and made me the Captain!"
Jango walked backwards, his thumbs pointed down dramatically.
"Everyone thinks that Captain Kuro has been executed by the Marines! But actually, you hid in this little village, and told us to come here in three year's time."
Jango sat down on a rock, a hand on his hat as Kuro kept silent.
"Before, when I worked for you, there were always a lot of 'benefits'. That's the only reason I worked for you! I can get a good share this time, right?"
Kuro looked at him from the side, his leg slightly tender and the pant leg torn.
"Yes! If you succeed you'll get your share."
"Good! Leave that girl to me!"
"Killing her is not enough, you have to make it look like an accident! It looks like you're not ready yet!"
Jango tilted his hat with a finger, offended. "Shut up! I'm completely ready! When you send the signal, we'll charge into the village...And kill the Mistress simple as that! Then you can openly claim her inheritance."
Kuro scoffed fixing his glasses and turning his back to Jango.
"I wonder if your Mom actually gave you a brain! I have no relation to her family, how can there be inheritance for me?"
Jango hit his palm with his fist, undeterred.
"We can work on it!"
Kuro glared slightly, looking back at Jango.
"It's no use! The most important part is.." He turned and bent over, pointing and motioning to Jango with his finger inches from his face. "Before you kill her, you have to hypnotize her...And make her write my name in the will! 'I will leave all my wealth to my butler, Klahadore!"
I have heard something bad! I have heard a horrible..horrible plan…
"Hey what's going on? This doesn't look good." Luffy asked, eyebrows furrowed as he looked down at the scene below.
My jaw dropped and my eyes bugged out at him.
Isn't he listening?! Of course it doesn't look good! They're serious about this! I turned my attention back down to the two pirates below. So for three years...They've already lusted after Kaya's family wealth! And that butler...No! Captain Kuro is still alive… I gasped as I realized something. And I punched him before...He'll kill me for sure!
"Kaya will be killed too! The village will be under attack...Not good...Not good at all!" I was sweating bullets, on the verge of losing it. I squawked as Luffy suddenly got to his feet.
"Don't stand up! They'll see you!"
"HEY YOU TWO! DON'T YOU DARE TOUCH THE MISTRESS-SAMA!"
Kuro glared up at Luffy, a cut now visible on his left cheek.
"They just keep coming...Jango take care of them like you did the girl." Kuro growled.
I tried to pull Luffy down desperately. "You idiot! They'll kill you!" I saw Jango preparing his pendulum and I ducked, averting my eyes as Luffy looked at the pendulum. After Luffy got hypnotized and fell off the cliff, I panicked and ran.
I ran as fast as I could.
As far as I could.
Hahaha I felt a spark of evil in me this time...I DIDN'T TELL YOU WHAT HAPPENED TO EVE! HAHAHAHAHHA :D Oh well~ Guess you'll just have to wait~ Mwahahaha..Ha..
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