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If someone would had asked them what Lucinda had told them, they would just say that she told them about what kind of changes the world have endured over the past 75 years or more. All had sworn never to tell a soul about what she had told them. And all understood why. Marco was sitting on a crate on the harbor, staring at the ships and the sea, unable to sleep. Lucinda's story kept ringing in his mind. Shanks had sworn to be at her side all the time and even though Marco just had met her a few days ago, he felt the same way. Not because Whitebeard had sworn to stay with her no matter what, but because he wanted to by himself. He liked her very much and even more now.
"Falling for her, eh?"
Marco looked to his left and saw Yasopp smiling at him.
"She is special –yoi."
"She is. And even more now. I've never imagined her to be that old. Yes old, but that old? But it does explain why she is like she is. She needs you Marco. Even though she doesn't want it to be so," said Yasopp.
"Why would you say something like that? –yoi."
"You understand her more than anyone here, even though you just met her. I can see it in your eyes. Even captain knows this," said Yasopp.
"I know what it is like to not grow older on the outside, but that's all we share –yoi," said Marco, trying to avoid the feelings he started to build towards Lucinda.
"I think that's why she avoids you. Because you can come even closer to her and that scares her," said Yasopp.
"It doesn't matter now, does it? She will soon leave –yoi."
"So you do like her. Can't blame you though. She may be dangerous and reserved, but she is warm-hearted, intelligent, friendly, beautiful and she has humor. We all like her, Shanks even loves her, though she never could love him the same way." Yasopp gazed over the sea, before sending Marco a smile and left.
Marco couldn't help feeling that Yasopp and Shanks wanted him to be with Lucinda. Wanting him to tell her that he had feellings for her, because he had. He couldn't deny that fact. But why? Shanks loved her, so why would he want someone else to conquer her heart? And why him? Was it because he could understand Lucinda more than they could? Or was it because she was slowly falling for him? Did they only think about her happiness here? Marco sighed and turned his eyes to the sea once more.
Lucinda walked around on the Island. The moon shined and was half-full. She could hear the waves and the animals. She was thirsty and so she went into the jungle and hunted some animals for their blood. Afterward she ripped of their skin and slaughtered them. She would bring them back to the ship and put them in the kitchen. Roo would understand.
"Still hunting? I thought you wanted to stop that," said Rayleigh.
"I tried, but I can't do it completely. I still get thirsty, but not as much as I did before. I only hunt once or twice a month," she said.
"Not much. I guess it can't be helped."
"So why aren't you sleeping Rayleigh?"
"Couldn't. Your words keep me from sleeping," he said and sat next to her.
"I know it is a shock for all of you, but soon the rumors would spread. I only told you what the files says," she sighed.
"And you will talk to Taka no Me about this too. What about Dragon?"
"Yes. Both men will know soon. I trust them," she said.
"I'm still a bit shocked by all this. Not only your story, but that you and Shanks … It does make sense, but still…" he trailed off.
"Jealous?"
"Not really. I'm happy for you. He is young," smiled Rayleigh.
"It's not only about age Rayleigh."
"So you won't mind…?"
"Not at all. I still find you attractive," said Lucinda and looked at him.
Rayleigh smiled and blushed a little. Lucinda smirked. Even though he was an old man, she still could get him to blush. It was sweet and suited him somehow. She had missed him and even though she could go to Shanks now, she wanted Rayleigh. To feel him again. His strong body on hers, seeing his intense eyes, looking into hers. He had been her lover on Oro Jackson. Roger had known, and didn't mind at all. It was also a reason why she had sailed with them. Rayleigh had been the first in many years, she had as a lover for more than 3 months. Now she could add Shanks and Mihawk to that too.
She pushed him down and kissed him. It was clear to her that there was still passion between them and he wanted it as much as she did. She helped him get undressed, while kissing his body. She took the lead at first, but soon she found herself on her back, her dress beside them. Rayleigh kissed her and caresses her body slowly, sending chills of joy through her body. She moaned into the night and closed her eyes, feeling Rayleigh's hands on her body and gasped, as he entered her womanhood. She opened her eyes and looked into his, while he was in control, but only shortly, before she flipped him around, while their bodies still were connected. Now she was on top and she rode him until both came. She leaned down on his chest.
"I never believed you wanted an old man like me," he teased.
"Why not? Have you seen how graceful you have aged? Still sexy in my eyes and damn this was good," she said.
He grinned and kissed her. "You're right. It was damn good and just what I wanted and needed. You should drop by more often."
"Even if I did, you're going to train Luffy."
"You're right, but until and after that …" he trailed off.
"Maybe," she grinned, before kissing him again.
Shanks and Benn was talking. Mostly about what Lucinda had told them, but also what to do in the future and now. They would stay until Luffy woke up and got better. Until Luffy could leave with Rayleigh. The men was happy to have some time off, even though they were on an Island controlled by Whitebeard or rather protected by Whitebeard. However all who knew Luffy was sleeping at the bar or hotel, so said boy wouldn't meet them now. Only Shanks, Benn, Roo and Yasopp stayed on the ship, but they would avoid him.
The first night after Lucinda told them what the files said, none who had been there, was asleep. Not even Ace. He lied on his new bed, gazing at the ceiling. It was weird for him. Many different kind of feelings were running through his brain and heart. He sighed and tried to sleep, but he couldn't. So instead he tried to read or do some paperwork. His wounds were still hurting him, but since he couldn't sleep, he could do something else, despite the pain. And it wasn't that much.
Surprise. Rayleigh was/is one of her lovers.
I know I didn't tell you that much about Lucinda's past, but can you guess some of it?
Later I'll tell her full name to you. :) ;)