Lucinda continues her journey.

As the Straw Hats were on their way towards Fishman Island with Marco and Ace, Lucinda went back to Shakky' Rip-off Bar along with Rayleigh and Shakky. There they got a drink, talking more about her fight with Blackbeard.

"So Shanks helped you out?" asked Shakky.

"It was for the best. We needed a strong man, which Haki was on a high level. Sure, Marco, Ed and I have a high Haki level, but we are also all Devil's Fruit users. The Yami Yami no Mi can neutralize the other Devil's Fruit power," said Lucinda.

"So you and Whitebeard planned it out, searched for Blackbeard and took him down? How did you manage to do that? Sure Haki is useful, but could you get Blackbeard off guard long enough to use Haki and chop off his head?" Shakky looked like she didn't believe it.

"It was I who chop of his head. With my specials sword that had been in my family for centuries," she said.

"Special swords?" Rayleigh raised an eyebrow.

"Sheaths and shaft are made of ivory, while the blades are made of seastone," said Lucinda calmly.

"There actually is such kind of swords?" Rayleigh looked stunned.

"Yes. I think you can date them to the void century," said Lucinda.

Rayleigh looked at her with a thoughtful expression and both knew why. "I have never seen you with swords," said Rayleigh after a while.

"I didn't have them on me all the time. Now they are on the White Wind, under the protection of Ed. But only women can wield them. Shanks tried to unsheathe them, but failed. Many men have failed in unsheathing them. I don't know how it works, but I guess it has something to do with hormones," said Lucinda.

"I see. So you chop of his head with those swords. Was it a hard fight?" asked Rayleigh.

"It was. I got wounded and needed the help of Marco. Luckily for me, he knows me better than anyone," she smiled and Rayleigh saw the happiness in her eyes.

"You and Marco are really a match made in heaven. Could see it back then already," smiled Rayleigh.

"Thanks. Our marriage means we truly trust each other and we promised we would never change each other. I still can live as I did before, if I feel the need," she smiled to Rayleigh.

He smiled and understood. Even Shakky understood and smiled to her. They kept talking until the night had come near. Lucinda then left with Rayleigh back to his house. She wanted to be with him for the night. Tomorrow she would set sail, after doing shopping for food supplies and caught some wild rabbits.

She said her goodbyes and jumped onto the small ship. Rayleigh was not concerned for her leaving in a small ship like this. She knew the seas and how to navigate. Her way now was towards Mihawk. In many ways she reminded Rayleigh of Mihawk. Both strong enough to sail alone on the Grand Line and both skilled enough to do so in a small boat.

Lucinda anchored the ship and went through the gloomy era. The mist was even thicker today than usual, however she could find her way and the Baboons left her alone. Her Conquers Haki was raised, since she didn't feel the need to fight them. She walked into the castle and straight for the dining room, where she knew Mihawk would be.

"My love, you've come," he commented.

"I need to know what is going on right now," she said and placed herself on his lab.

He kissed her passionately. "As you said, I told them that you were in fact Gol D. Lucinda," he said.

She smirked. "And?"

"Now you are on their most wanted list, even higher than Dragon, however they don't dare to reveal your identity to the world," he said.

"Most wanted in the world… Did they share the picture of me as a human?"

"Not yet. They talk back and forward what to do and now that the Straw Hats has reassembled once more … They are the most wanted crew in this world, because of Enies Lobby and the fact they had beaten two warlords," said Mihawk.

"I see," she smiled, before kissing him.

Mihawk was happy she had come now. Both Zoro and Perona were gone, so they had the whole castle for themselves, just like they used to have. And he would definitely take advantage of that fact. So he lifted Lucinda up on the table, kissing her eagerly. She leaned her head backwards and moaned under his kisses. He loved her, but she could not be his. She loved another man and they were married, but that didn't change their relationship. And Mihawk was grateful for this.

"Mihawk…" she whispered.

"I'm not letting you leave without enjoying your company and body," he whispered between kisses, as he slowly took off her clothes.

"Teaser," she smirked, but enjoyed his hands and kisses.

A few days later, Lucinda was once more on her way. She knew it would be difficult to get to East Blue, but she had done so before and could do it again. She licked her lips, as she had drained the last rabbit from blood. Reverse mountain was in sight and she felt slight guilty for not having been here for over a decade. She could hear and see Laboon and smiled about the news she had for him.

"Lu… It's been a while," greeted Crocus her.

"Crocus. I see you take good care of Laboon. I like his new mark," she grinned.

"The kid's insane. Have you met him?"

"Sure has. He reminds me so much of Roger. I got news for you and Laboon," she said.

"From Luffy?"

"Kind off. A got a message from Humming Brook also known as Soul King," she smiled as Crocous stared with disbelief at her.

"That skeleton is Brook? Brook from the Rumbar Pirates?" he asked.

"Yes. Want to hear how he became like this? He doesn't mind I tell you the short version," she said.

"Sure. Tell," he said.

"They were in the Florian Triangle as they fought another pirate crew. They lost this fight and those who survived, didn't last long, since the weapons of the other crew had been poisoned. Due to Brook's Devil's Fruit he came back from the death, but couldn't find his body for a year. That's why he's a skeleton now. He'll tell you more details and how he became a Straw Hat pirate, when they come back," she smiled.

"So that's how it is. So when Luffy has ended his journey, they'll be back," he said.

"Yes. Tell Laboon this. Well, I still have more to do and I have to leave you. It has been good to see you," she said.

"I'll tell him and likewise," said Crocus.

Thought that Lucinda would like to meet up with Crocus again and tell him about Brook. I played with the idea of letting her go to Drum Island and meet up with Dr. Kureha, but dropped it again.

Now she's heading for East Blue, more specific Dawn Island and the small village Fuushia Village. How will Garp react?