Chapter 2- Monster or Should I Say Cook?
"FLEET ADMIRAL THE MONSTER'S OUT!" A voice yelled from inside the prison. I sighed before looking towards Shanks.
"What?!" he said as he instructed more of his and Whitebeard's men to start carrying the last of the bodies to the ship. I noticed Shiro whipping tears from his eyes before getting up.
'The ship is in the middle of the marine ships to your left' I thought to my twin.
"Got it" was his reply as a series of raging emotion flooded through me from him. I smiled softly at him; proud that he was controlling his emotions so well.
"First, Shi's taking Ace to my ship; we'll follow you." I said as I nodded to the fleet of marine ships. "And second uh what do they mean by monster?"
Shanks nodded before thinking over what I said. "You don't think they mean…" he stopped before saying the name. "He went missing almost three years ago!"
I didn't even need to conform what I meant as a large fire erupted from the entrance sending ten guys flying, and giving me my answer.
I shivered as my eyes met piercing blue.
"Shit, GARP THE MONSTER IS OUT!" Sengoku yelled as the large panda man named Kuma was sent flying past him. The person jumped down from the top of the headquarters to the level we were on.
"ZEN!" My grandfather growled as he looked upon the cloaked man. The marines shook in fright as they pointed their guns at the man.
"Kari…" Shanks looked at me like he was debating on running.
"Go, I'll catch up don't worry, I think the rest of the bodies have been picked up" I told him as I nodded to Marco and the rest of the whitebeard crew taking the last of the men. Giving me a fist pump; he and Yasopp headed to their ship.
"Take it easy!' he called before disappearing.
Taking a deep breath I looked towards the man who was known for having a fiery personality and monstrous strength. I have no doubt, or rather I know, that he could kick Shanks's butt.
I watched the man pull off his cloak revealing long silky jet black hair and piercing blue eyes.
Bumps plagued my skin from his gaze as he watched me. A sudden strike caused his arm to turn to ice as Aokiji attacked. He landed another hit the side as Zen didn't even bother blocking. Steam then rose from the ice as it melted away.
"HE'S GOING TO BLOW!" a Shichibukai yelled as he hid behind his pink feathers.
A whirlwind of Fire spread across from the man as his grin widened. The weaker marines ran for their lives while the stronger struggled to defend against them.
"YOU'RE SUPPOSED TO BE SADATED!" Sengoku yelled at him. The Fire man just looked at him before a deep chuckled rang from his lips.
"I got lucky. A boy with a straw hat tripped over the tube to what kept me under. Thus letting the sleep wear off and awake me from my almost three year slumber." His deep voice made my emotions stir and my heart beat furiously in my chest.
"Luffy…" Garp growled giving himself a face palm. Zen chucked darkly before unleashing more fire to frighten the marines.
My eyes racked over his naked chest to find a tattoo of a large panther gripping his heart. He smirked when he found my eyes rooming his body.
"YOU WILL NEVER GET BACK TO YOUR SHIP ZEN PANTHERA! YOU WILL NEVER BE IN COMMAND OF A YOUR CREW EVER AGAIN AS LONG AS THERE IS A BREATH IN MY BODY." Sengoku growled as he positioned himself to fight.
Zen's eyes widened a fraction before he held his stomach and proceeded to laugh himself sick.
"WHY THE HELL ARE YOU LAUGHING!" another Fleet Admiral yelled.
With a sigh I looked up to see the piercing eyes towering above me.
"KARI!" My grandfather yelled in fear for me. "RUN!"
"Zen." I whispered as his hands pulled my hips into him and bend down claiming my lips. He kissed me furiously pausing only to speak to the marines.
"Who the Fuck said I was captain?!" Zen growled to them after he took away my breath.
Gasping for breath I placed a hand on his plexus. He looked at me questionably unsure of what I was doing till it was too late.
"OH SHI….." I used haki to propel him into the building.
The Marines looked between us in shock once again.
"Kari?! What's the meaning of this" My Grandfather cried unable to grasped the situation. I took a deep breath before starting.
"Well you did want to know who the father of my children was.." I glanced back at the hole we created before having my back bump into his hard chest.
I looked up to see him grin.
"Ah shut up." I said as he proceeded to laugh.
"Love you too hun." His arms circled my waist until his hands came to rest on the inside my front pockets
"WAIT HE'S YOUR HUSBAND!" Garp gasped in shook along with every other marine.
"Sadly" I sighed.
"Heyy~" He whined as he looked down from his 6'7 frame.
"Anyway, you ready to go?" I asked him. He gave me another kiss before looking around.
"I thought I felt my brother around here before." He stated in confusion.
"WAIT! BROTHER?" Sengoku yelled in surprise.
"Ya Shanks? He's my older brother." He said with a smirk. The marines looked at us in complete horror as I left his embrace.
"Lets get going"
"Aye Aye Captain!' he said in mockery.
"WHAT CAPTAIN?!" my grandfather yelled.
"Yes grandfather, I'm the captain" My gaze went to Zen before pointing at him. "He's the cook."
In the complete silence that followed we disappeared from sight, only to appear in my ship.
"LETS GET OUT OF HERE!" I called before Cain, my navigator, took control of the ship.
"Kari" I heard from his mouth right after his first set of commands made their way from his lips. "They are in your chambers"
My eyes left his sad eyes and I made my way to the door after patting his shoulder in comfort.
"I'm going to let you guys be for a bit." Zen said as we reached my chambers. I looked up into his eyes to see a sense of understanding and sadness within them.
I smoothed my hands in his hair before pulling him in for a final kiss.
"Take care of the boys" I said with a small smile. "They have missed you."
My hand hesitated to touch the handle of the door before I opened it.
I silently made my way within and closed the door.
"How did he die?" my twin asked as he sat next to my bed; Ace's corps on it. I placed a hand on his shoulder before giving it a tight squeeze.
"Protecting Luffy" I said as I brushed Ace's bangs out of his eyes.
"Fuck." Was all he said as he shot out of his spot and paced the room. "Why did he have to die Kari? Why! Why couldn't we fufill the promise to mom! Why couldn't we have protected him!"
I watched him in silence before grabbing his hand.
"Shh, it's okay Shi, we can't do anything about it. We have to just accept it." I told him as he fell onto his knees and started to cry. I knelt and held him close as he clung on to my kimono like it was the last thing he'd ever touch.
We stayed like that crying in each other's arms for a long time. That is until another small cry interrupted up. I sighed before getting off the ground and heading to the small bed on the other side of the room.
"Shh it's okay Alanna" I told my 2 year old. "Everything is going to be all right."
A knock sounded at my door right as Shiro finally got off the floor his eyes red as mine.
"Yes Cain?" I asked giving him permission to open the door.
"We will not be arriving at our destination for at least a few more days." He said coming in. I nodded before taking my little one.
"I'll let you guys be for a bit, I'm going to introduce Alanna to her daddy" I said smiling softly. With one last glance at Ace, I closed the door before going up on deck.
"Daddy! Look at this!" I watched my eldest son climb the cargo net to the top where the mast of our ship was.
"Very good Athrun but be careful not to fall!" Zen had discarded his cloak and was sitting on the ground in just a pair of low riding shorts. I smiled softly as I watched the man I loved with our children.
"He is going to fall in a few seconds" My younger son said as he watched his twin smile widely and jump around up there.
True to his word Athrun tripped on one of the ropes causing his to fall.
"Oh Shit" Zen dove forward and caught the boy right before he hit the ground.
"WOW nice catch daddy!" Athrun smiled greatly not scared on bit.
"Yes quite a catch." I said finally walking forward; Alanna looked at Zen in wonder.
His eyes went wide as he spotting the little one.
"Who's is.." he didn't need to say anything when the bright yellow eyes that she had inherited from me innocently caught his own.
I stopped when I stood in front of him and bent down to his level.
"Hey Alanna do you want to see your papa?" I asked her.
"YES!" she slurred enthusiastically. I gave her to Zen and my arms were then filled again with my boys.
"Hey Mommy!" Zero said snuggling into my chest before being pushed out of the way by his brother.
"Momma! I climbed the ropes to the top!' he said as he climbed me and sat I on my shoulders. "But I fell and daddy caught me." He grinned.
I pulled Zero back into my chest hugging him close.
"I saw that. You're lucky to have a strong daddy like him. But Athrun how many times have I told you not to push your brother" I glared at him and he knew straight away in just how much trouble he was in.
"How old is she?" I looked at Zen to see him lying on the ground with a Sleeping Alanna on his chest. Immediately I forgot about Athrun's punishment and smiled.
"Turning 3 August 23rd." I said. He cuddled her close and I could see how touched he was.
"I never get bored watching you with the kids." I said smiling once again. "Your rough exterior only folds around us."
He effortlessly got up without waking his daughter and kissed me on my nose.
"That's because I've never been this in love before." I laughed at his corniness before we heard a snicker from the on top the mass.
"EWWWWWWW~~ ZEN'S BEING CORNEY!" My wild first mate yelled notifying the whole ship.
"GET A ROOM GUYS!" one of my other mates yelled from beside her.
"SHUT YOUR TRAP KANAME! YUKI!" He blew. I giggled as the three bickered like the old days.
"HEY COOK! DO SOMETHING USEFUL AND COOK US SUPPER IM STARVING AND WE HAVE LIVED ON CAIN AND MIKU'S COOKING FOR THE PAST 3 YEARS!" I saw my old mentor walk from around the other end of the ship and smiled.
His black hair and crimson eyes would usually scare people away and that was probably why he used to be known as the most feared assassin in the world.
"Oh God I feel bad for you guys!" Zen laughed. "Fine here" He reluctantly gave me our daughter and I somehow managed to juggle all three kids.
"Thank god your back!' Tatsuya growled heading off to the crow's nest. "IM FUCKING STARVING!"
All of a sudden he got hit in the head by a hand.
"Oww" he winced as he looked down at his wife. "Oh hey Lydia!" he said giving her a peck on the cheek
"Watch your mouth before I make you watch it." She said as she left his side and came to mine. "Here let me take Alanna I bet she wants some juice.' She said.
I laughed before nodding, and her the child
"HEY BRATS I BET YOU CAN'T COME GET US!" the two women in the crow's nest yelled taunting my boys.
"OH YA LET'S SEE ABOUT THAT!" Athrun rose to the challenge jumping off my shoulder.
"Why don't you go?" I asked Zero he shook his head before also hopping off my lap.
"I'm going to go see Uncle Daimion and Aunty Miku" He said. "I need more books" he walked off.
"So what am I going to do?" I asked myself. A furry being rubbed up against my back and I smiled. "Come let's go fishing Killua" I said talking to the old grey wolf that sat next to me. "I need a stress reliever!"
He panted in agreement before heading to the railing of our ship.
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Hey guys~~~
Sorry for not updating right away, i have have the next few chapters ready just need to find time to edit and stuff~. College is a mess with end of semester upon me so i hope i can get you the third chapter soon i just need to know people's opinions. Should i put a chapter on Kari's past or one on the continuation of the story line?
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