Chapter 13
Alexis gasped before feeling her body stumble to the ground. She was running at her limit because of the extended time she had been using her new abilities.
Around her, a loud mix of sounds found their way to her buzzing ears.
Benn's strong and heavy steps.
Shanks' shouts, ordering his men to attack.
The loud roars of the angry pirates.
Midori's insane laughter.
Cold slashing sounds across the air.
Just before she drifted off into the inviting darkness, her mind captured one final word from a person that wasn't with them before.
"Room".
A beeping sound woke Alexis up from her slumber before a jolt of pain ran through her whole body.
Her head was heavy and her mind foggy with the previous events.
What had happened?
She let out a nearly soundless growl and felt someone take hold of her hand.
Trying to keep her eyes open, she looked to her side, only to find her beloved red haired captain staring at her with a worried smile on his face.
She tried to smile as well but she didn't have the strength to.
-Rest Alexis. – It was her captain's voice. It was so soothing and such a sweet invitation to her ears to oblige his gentle order.
-No… - It was the only thing she could mumble out within her tired state.
-Rest Alexis-ya. – It was Law that now was in the room. He got in her line of sight and began to rub her temples gently, making her even sleepier. – You need to recover so rest. – He repeated with a soothing voice and soon she was drifting off into a deep slumber.
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-Where am I? – Alexis questioned herself as she tried to analyze her surroundings. She was standing in a white, marble platform but, around her was nothing but darkness. – This is a dream, right? – As to answer her question, above her head a cow appeared slowly floating over her. – Yep… A dream.
-But it will help you in your decisions. – A voice suddenly echoed through.
Alexis turned around, trying to find out the source of the voice but to no use.
-Where are you? Who are you?
-I am you. And you are I.
-Thou art I and I'm thou? – Alexis questioned, remembering from the thousands of times she had read that sentence in the game of Persona 3 FES.
-Exactly. – The voice said and chuckled in amusement.
-So, you're me? Like a wicked me or a reasonable and logical me?
-I'm the one that will help you in your decision.
-My… decision?
-Yes.
-What decision? – Alexis was seriously confused now.
-Whether you choose to return of stay.
-Return…? – Suddenly her mind clicked. – Back to my world!?
-See! You're clever when you want to be. – The voice mocked.
-Not funny. – Alexis crossed her arms over her chest. – Why is a voice in my head helping me in my decisions? I really never listened to it.
-And look to where it got you.
-To the world of One Piece? – She was confused once again. – It's not a bad thing.
-NO! – The voice shouted but quickly coughed away the anger towards Alexis' slow mind. – All the decisions in your life were made by you without ever listening to me!
-You're my conscious?
-Yes.
-You know no one ever listens to their conscious, right?
-Unfortunately, I am very well aware of that since you never listen to me.
-Is that supposed to be an insult?
-If you think it is, then… Yes.
-Bastard.
-If I am so are you.
-Fuck. – Alexis let out a loud sigh. – Is this really taking me anywhere?
-No. Listen to me for once! This is a very important decision. I'll return once the time has passed.
-How long?
-You'll know.
-I hate these bullshit premonitions and "oooh I know everything but I will tell you in riddles and shit". It's not appealing, you know? No wonder I never listened to you.
-Bitches in the crib say what?
-What? – A laughter answered her and Alexis mentally slapped herself for falling into such an obvious and childish joke. – Fuck.
Suddenly everything around her faded to black and she fell into unconsciousness.
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She slowly opened her eyes and stared at the perfectly and immaculate white ceiling. She didn't feel any more pain so she cautiously moved to her side.
Nothing.
Was she dead?
Her fingertips reached towards the place she had been stabbed by Karasu, only to find four round scars on her chest and her back.
How long was she out?
She carefully got up from the bed but quickly help onto the borders as a sudden rush of dizziness hit her hard.
She was weak.
She carefully stood on her weak legs and began to take baby steps towards the door but was suddenly stopped at Law rushed into the room and pulled her back down to the hospital bed.
-You're too weak to be walking around. – He informed, covering her with the thin sheet.
-I need to leave. – She spoke out, realizing how dry her throat was. – I need to see Shanks and the rest of the guys.
-You'll see them soon. – He pulled her down, laying her on the bed before beginning to run a few quick test, checking her pulse and her breathing.
-What happened? – She finally asked after he finished his tests.
-I put an end to the fight.
-So it really was you. – She chuckled ever so lightly before beginning to cough.
-Here. – He handed her a small glass of water which she gladly drank down. After she was done, he placed the cup away and took hold of her arm. – C'mon. I'll help you get dressed and we'll go to the pub where your crew is waiting. – He began to pull her up.
-I believe I can still dress myself. – She stated as she firmly placed her feet on the ground and rushed to get her clothes that were neatly folded on a chair next to her bed.
-Very well. – He raised his arms in defeat and walked out of the room. – Tell me when you fall.
-It's not going to happen. – She smiled sweetly at the doctor and quickly dressed herself. Once she was done, she walked out of the small sick room and, with the help of Law, went to the pub where everyone was waiting impatiently for her quick recovery. Once at the door, Law said his goodbye and was ready to leave but Alexis took hold of his sleeve. – C'mon. Even if you go away now, Shanks will probably go get you to celebrate my recovery and your help. Think of it as a payment for your help.
-Fair enough. – A honest smile found its way to his lips, making Alexis genuinely happy.
-I'M BACK! – She shouted once she opened the door of the pub. The Red Hair Pirates quickly rushed to her but this time, each one of them carefully addressed her, showing her how concerned they were with her. She chuckled lightly at their kindness and carefulness towards her now weak figure. – No warm group hugs today? – No one budged, trying to figure out if that was the best option. Alexis just spread her arms wide open and a broad smile found its way to her lips. – C'mon! I need a strong group hug.
That was the only incentive they needed before quickly hugging her tightly with loud cheers of joy and relief. She kindly hugged them as a mother hugs her children and hushed them with soothing words. She had grown so affectionate towards these pirates that amazed her so easily.
They were a bunch a person would easily like.
As they slowly let her go, opening a path for her to enter the pub, a figure approached her slowly.
It was Shanks.
Her beloved red haired Shanks.
-Hey. – His voice came out husky and loving.
-Hi. – She couldn't help a smile that crept to her lips. – I've missed you captain. – She mumbled, winning a smile from the red haired captain. It was true. She didn't know how much time it had passed: an hour, a day, a week… It didn't matter. Any moment spent without him was painful for her because she would miss him.
-Some goes for me. – He said as he reached out his hand towards her, which she gladly took it. – And for the crew. – Alexis looked around and saw the pirates' faces lit up as her eyes scooped over each and every one them.
She chuckled lightly.
-I really did miss you all. – She smiled at everyone kindly. She suddenly clapped her hands together, making everyone snap their heads. – Now! Let us thank the doctor that helped us out and CELEBRATE!
With that, loud cheers echoed throughout the pub and she could've sworn that even the entire island heard their mighty roar.
Yasopp rushed to Law, pulling over to the table and handed him a large mug filled with ale. Shyly the Surgeon of Death took it and that amazed Alexis a lot.
The Surgeon of Death being shy!? That was something you didn't see every day.
Law's dark gray eyes found her amused stare so, to cheer him on, Alexis raised her mug of ale towards him, with a broad smile on her lips. With that small push he quickly joined in on the fun, doing drinking competitions with the other pirates.
Alexis had asked the bartender every single dish he had in that place so, as soon as the plates hit the table, she began to chug down everything she could until there was no space left in her stomach.
Shanks was cheerfully joining in on the fun but keeping a close eye on Alexis, taking in her weaker looking appearance. She was still perfect to his eyes but the previous battle had left its scars on her and he couldn't deny that he was still angered with himself for not doing anything before.
Alexis' eyes finally fell upon Shanks and nearly breathed in his image, scarring it in her mind: his messy red hair, his opened blouse, the all too familiar black cloak he would always wear, his inviting and teasing smile… the constant promise of a loving man right in front of her eyes and he didn't let her down one bit.
He was a caring and loving man and she had fallen for him so easily.
She got up from her seat and walked to her captain in a predatory manner. She placed a gentle hand on his shoulder and leaned closer to his ear to whisper something.
A blush crept to his cheeks as the words finally began to get attached in his head.
Her devious smile confirmed his thoughts.
"I want you tonight before it's too late".
A/N:
I can feel a citrus scent very close... *evil smirk*
Yes next chapter will be full lemon (I've awaited this chapter for so long!)
Yes I've managed to keep my promise of posting two chapters today and
I
AM
TIRED!
You're welcome world! :D
Kepp tunned for the next chapters that will be spiced up with more action and citrus scent OwO
I do not own One Piece
I only own Alexis, Joshua, Midori and Karasu
ENJOY THIS CHAPTER :DDD