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It was clouded and soon a storm would come along. Lucinda was not worried, but she saw the worries in the eyes of Sabo. She knew how to sail in the New World, but Sabo did not. Therefor she started to shout orders to him, so she didn't have to worry too much about him. He was a polite young man. Suddenly she saw a ship and she smiled. They would be safe there and then she could have some fun.
Sabo gazed at the Jolly Roger. He knew it. He had asked Dragon if he knew the Jolly Roger of this crew and after some months, Dragon had showed it to him. Sabo wanted to once visit this crew and now Lucinda had brought them here. For what purpose, he didn't know and he didn't care. He got a chance and he would grab it.
Following Lucinda as she jumped up on the deck, he saw people ignoring her, but looking curious at him. Some with a smirk, other with disbelief. He felt like a trapped animal. It was somehow intimidating being on this ship. Lucinda looked at him with an encouraging smile. She short gazed around and saw the looks in the eyes of the men.
"Aw come on guys. Give me a break here. And go back to work," she said firmly.
The men quickly did as she told and Sabo was amused by it. She was not their captain, yet she ordered them around like she was. What was her connection to this crew again? He didn't get a chance to wonder, as a voice broke his thoughts.
"Aw Lu. Don't be hard on my men. You just show up with a young man on your tail. What do you expect them to think? Especially when they know you."
Lucinda smiled to the Red-haired captain, before hugging him tightly and placing a kiss on his lips. Shanks wrapped his arms around her and kissed her back. Sabo tried to not stare, so he let his eyes wander. Three other men had approached them and they looked curious at him. Again he felt slight sick and insecure.
"Don't scare him like that. He's a friend, not an enemy. Sabo this is Shanks, the captain of the Red-Hair pirates, but I know you know and this is his officer, Benn Beckman, Yasopp the sniper and Lucky Roo. Guys this is a good friend of mine, Sabo," said Lucinda.
"A friend of Lu is a friend of mine. Please let's go inside before the rain comes. My men will take care of your boat Lu," said Shanks and gestured them inside.
They sat down in his cabin. Lu placed herself on Shanks' lab, since there wasn't much space left. Sabo looked at the men, feeling quite lucky and happy. Lucinda smiled friendly, encouraging him to talk.
"It's nice finally to meet you Akagami no Shanks. I wanted to meet you for 11 years now," said Sabo.
"Oh. How come?" asked Shanks.
"I wanted to thank you for saving my brother's life. Luffy and I became brothers afterwards along with Ace. If you hadn't saved Luffy, I don't know where I would have been today," said Sabo.
"Another brother? Did you know Lu?" asked Shanks.
"Yes I knew about Sabo, but not that he was still alive. Just found out a short time ago. Luffy sure had luck on his side," smiled Lucinda.
"I guess he has. Welcome onboard Red Force Sabo. Tell me more about you and the silly brother of yours. Roo get some food and sake. Tonight we are going to have some fun," smiled Shanks.
Sabo smiled and looked thankfully at Lucinda. She twinkled to him and smiled. She knew that he wanted to meet her lover, so she brought him here. It was hard not to do so, since she had a soft spot for Luffy and for those in need. She turned her head and placed a kiss on the cheek of Shanks. He looked at her with a smile.
"You are getting soft my love," he said.
"I know, but I don't mind," she smiled.
Shanks smirked and she could see him thinking of later. She smiled and started to listen to Sabo's crazy stories. Since she had been there, she knew most of it, but didn't comment. Instead she enjoyed being here, sitting on the lab of her lover. She felt his excitement and his happiness, hearing his laughter and seeing him have a good time. Sabo was also having a good time.
Later that night, Benn brought Sabo to Lucinda's room, while Lucinda stayed with Shanks. It had been a while since she last had sex. She did not sleep with any revolutionaries, so she hadn't have sex since she left Mihawk a couple of months ago. This was also a reason for her to seek out Shanks. She wanted and needed him. Shanks loved to be with her and they stayed for a couple of days, before they left to get to Whitebeard.
"Take care Lu. I've heard that Blackbeard is in this era," said Shanks worried.
"Really? Hmm. Then I'll take care. Don't worry my dear. I don't plan on doing something stupid," she smiled, before kissing him lightly.
"I've never seen you do something stupid," said Shanks.
Lucinda smirked. That was only because Shanks didn't know all of her flaws and could see it. Benn however had seen it and he nodded lightly towards her. She was glad that Benn was with Shanks. Since she had sailed with Roger, her life had changed. Her way of living and thinking. And she didn't mind. For the first time since her husband died, she felt alive and a part of this world once more. She was ready for this now.
"Are you ready Sabo?" asked Lucinda.
"Yes Lu. I can't wait to see him again," he smiled.
"Well then. Let's go. Take care, Shanks. And Benn please keep a good eye on him," smiled Lucida and blinked to Benn.
"As always, Lu. Greet Ace from us," said Benn.
"Yeah do that Lu. He is after all a friend of ours. Been that since he also came to thank me," smiled Shanks.
"I'll do that. I'll be back some day," said Lucinda.
Lucinda jumped down into the boat, followed by Sabo. She waved at the men, who all were wishing her a good journey and welcomed her back whenever she wanted. Then she concentrated on sailing, leaving Red Force behind. Sabo helped her. It had been great to meet Shanks and he could now understand why Luffy liked the Red-Hair Pirates that much. Why a boy like him could admire pirates.
So Sabo got to meet Shanks and say thanks for saving Luffy's life back then. Now they are heading towards the Whitebeard pirates. How will Ace react? And the others? Well, you'll read soon enough. Feel free to leave a review.