Hey guys! I am back again :) Don't worry, I won't stop writing this story, though I can't upload as many chapters as I want. The ideas don't come nowadays, that's why I am stuck, but I'll continue it no matter what!

WARNING: Not correct English sentences.

Next time I woke up, I found myself at an unfamiliar place and I began to panic. As I wanted to stand up, two hands pushed me back.

„Killer? What happened? Where am I? Where are the others?" I asked as I was pushed against the bed once more.

„Calm down, you are safe. You collapsed and I brought you here" I looked around and met with wooden walls and plain nightstand. There weren't so much equipment, but there were some medical supplies. It looked like a…

„ Is this a ship's medical room?"

„Yes. It's ours" he told me.

„So, for short, I collapsed and you just brought me here? And my brothers let it? And the others?" I had to say that I was a little surprised about it.

„Your knight in shining armour didn't want me to take you to another doctor than yours, but your brothers told him you won't spend any more time on the ship today" as Killer told me the story my jaw dropped. That really happened?

„But why?"

„Did you look into a mirror in the past weeks?"

„I avoided them" I muttered.

„No wonder."

„Thanks, you really know how to complement a woman, Killer" I snorted.

„Good sign you are back to your sarcastic self. But I have to say, your brothers can stood up against a commander well."

„I wonder what they told him…I hope nothing bad…"

„Why do you defend him? He is the reason why you are like this" he pointed out.

I sighed and rested my back against the headboard; I wanted to explain him my feelings.

„Because I love him, Killer. That's why. I would throw away my life for him if it's needed. Even if he doesn't love me, I still do. I know he is mad at me and he has every right. Everyone would be mad at me and I know they will be even more, because I need to do other things. And those things aren't pretty, but they are family and I would do everything for them, for him."

„I never want to understand love" shook his head Killer.

„Believe me, I was the same. But I let you know, that I would do the same for you, you know?" I grinned, already feeling better.

„Hm. Anyway, the doc' said you need to rest and eat. I'll be here to make sure you eat. You don't want to know what will happen if you won't eat" I swear I saw a dark aura around him.

„Y-yeah" I nodded, not wanting to argue with him. I began to understand why people were afraid of him.

He handed me a bowl of soup and quietly sat down on a chair, probably watching me eat.

As the first spoonful went through me, I realized how much I was starving. In no time the bowl was empty and a satisfied smile appeared on my lips. A sudden chuckle tore me away from the calmness.

„What?"

„You are really living up your nickname. You look like a satisfied cat" he told me in an amused voice.

„Oh, let me live" I chuckled and I could feel my eyes were dropping. The empty bowl was snatched away from my hands.

„Sleep" commanded Killer.

„Hey, you are not my commander" I murmured but that was the last thing I remember before falling asleep.

Next time I woke up, I wasn't alone; on each side of the bed sat one of my brothers, on their faces a serious expression.

"You look like someone died" I tried to ease the mood.

"This isn't time for joking" said Matt.

"For once, he is right. We need to decide something" okay, if Lucas put up his serious face, something was definitely wrong.

"What's up?" I asked.

"We might mentioned that because of your lovers' quarrel we might leave the crew" told me Matt.

"You said WHAT? Are you out of your mind?"

"Cat, we promised that we won't let anything hurt you anymore and your so called love just did it. I don't give a flying fuck about him being a commander" snarled Matt.

"Guys. Let's talk about it a little" I said calmly. "Think about it; what would you do if someone showed up and began to hide something important which is affect yours and your family's future."

"Most likely I would do the same" admitted Lucas.

"That's what I am talking about. They have every right to be mad at us and Marco has every right to be mad at me. I knew that this time will come and I knew it will be hard, but I have to face with it" I rubbed my temple tiredly.

"Then what should we do about this thing?" asked Matt.

"I have an idea, but you won't be happy about it and I want Pops to hear it as well."

"No."

"I agree. You mustn't go."

I knew they would say that. After I had gotten up, we went to Pops to share my plan and none of them were pleased with my idea.

"Why do you want to do this like that? I don't understand your logic" shook his head Lucas.

"I have to say that I can't follow you either, daughter" told me Pops.

"I need you to keep me updated and it's the easiest way. You know the whole situation, so you know what I need to know" I explained.

"I ask this again, won't you tell us anything?" Pops asked us and I felt like a little child keeping secrets from his father.

"I still can't, but right now you are the one who I trust the most, that's why I am telling you a part of my plan, if you let me do this, of course."

He looked at me with a thoughtful gaze and spoke up.

"You will be the second" he sighed. "At least you ask for permission and I know you only ask it from me, because of your situation with a certain commander, am I right, daughter?" asked Whitebeard with a hint of mischief. I loved that man and I vowed again that I would protect him at any cost.

"Well... damn right" I muttered. "It's not like he wants to know about me anymore."

"You would be surprised."

"I don't care if Pops let you do it, but we don't" narrowed his eyes Matt.

"And since when can you stop me?" I mused.

"Don't come with the independent card, because we will put sea-stone handcuff on you if we have to."

"That moment will be your last" I hissed.

"You know, maybe she is right" murmured Lucas.

"See?"

"Are you out of your mind?" asked his twin Matt.

"No, but think about it. She can handle it and she will meet with Killer. I know I didn't like him, but right now, I trust him more than that damn bird."

"You are talking about your brother and my son, not to mention he is a commander" told him Whitebeard.

"Sorry Pops, right now, he is on my black list."

"Still, I won't let her go" declared Matt.

"Even if I say that it will be a good time to stay away a little from Marco, let him and me clear thing in our mind?"

"Now you are playing dirty."

"No, I just want to let him some space, because we can't live beside each other like that" I admitted. "We only hurt each other and I hate it. I don't want to hurt him."

"He is lucky you love him" muttered Matt.

"And I am lucky I have you" I smiled at my brothers, chuckling at their slightly blushing faces. "So? Everyone is in?"

"We aren't happy about it, but it's your decision" told me Pops.

"Thank you."

"Cat! Are you okay? Did you hear?" Haruta rushed to me as soon as we stepped out of Pops' room.

She was followed by Izo, Vista, Jozu and after them came up slowly Marco and Thatch. Great.

"I am okay, thanks. And heard about what?"

"That your brothers want the three of you leave the crew!"

"Oh, that! Yeah, I heard about it" I nodded. "But don't worry, that won't happen."

"You scared me a little" she sighed in relief with a smile and I felt the others relaxed as well.

"That won't happen" I told her again. "Because I will be the only one, who will leave."

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XxFire-PhoenixxX: Cat doesn't blame Marco, but her brothers are quite protective, so they are really pissed off :D I hope you liked this chapter and found it interesting ;)

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