Ages

Shiki: 20

Perospero: 17

Oven, Daifuku, Katakuri: 15

Amande: 14

Brûlée:10

Cracker: 5

Robin: 9

a couple of years later

so yes, I know Perospero is close to her age, and yes, he calls her mama, but that's how the story will go. I'll figure everything out as I go, lol.

Over the years, we all grew closer, and I became like an actual mother to all of them. Currently, I am 20 years old. Perospero is now 17 years old. The triplets are now 15, and Amande is presently 14. they are the only ones that knew my story.

When I told them the story, I told them individually. I had Perospero in the room when I told them, so they had someone there to help them calm down. I told Oven first. He cried when he saw the burn on my legs and when I told him about my father and brothers. Next, I told Daifuku. He took it better but was pissed off that his elder brother had to calm him down and explain to him that I was better and that I needed him to calm down before I told Katakuri. that made him stop. Over the years, I learned that Katakuri acts more like the caretaker... he is the more mature one in the group and also the most protective.

Once Daifuku walked out, he sent in Katakuri with a worried look. That caused Katakuri to be more alert. as I told my story, the only reaction I got was his eyes widening. After that, he didn't move. It looked like he wasn't breathing, either. But when I finished. His Haki activated. he yelled at me, telling me that if he ever found out where they lived, he would kill my father. He got even madder when he discovered my twin didn't defend or stand up for me. He also got mad that he couldn't help me with anything in my past. He was so angry that he started to cry as Haki was released from him. Perospero got shot back a little. I rushed to Katakuri, hugged him, and told him everything was alright.

He cried for the whole day. I had to tell Amande and Cracker that he just needed time.

Next, I told Amande. she took it the worst. She cried till she fell asleep. Once I finished telling her my story, she didn't let go of me until the next day. She got clingy after that, along with everyone else.

Right now, we are currently on the grand line of paradise. We had been traveling for a couple of days when Oven spotted a small boat out at sea. He said he saw someone in it, but they were not moving. as we got closer, I saw a little girl lying asleep. We stopped the ship, and I jumped on her little boat.

"Honey," I said as I shook her to wake up. "honey, are you ok," I asked her. Her eyes shot open when she saw that I was on her little boat, and she backed up as much as possible. "it's ok. Calm down. I'm not going to hurt you" I smiled softly at her.

"Where am I," she asked me, confused.

"Here, why don't you come on my ship. I'll give you food, and I'll see if you are sick," I told her. she looked scared and shook her head. "I promise that I won't hurt you." I smiled. she looked at me slightly. She slowly stood up and grabbed my hand as I helped her get on the ship. Once we were on, the boys met us with the first-aid kit.

"Who are you," the little girl asked

"My name is Todoroki Shiki. Katakuri, can you get her something to eat" I asked my second-oldest son

"yes, Mama," he said as he made the girl food. Oven came closer to give me the first-aid-Kit

"thank you" I smiled at him and turned to the girl. "are you hurt anywhere... I'm sorry, dear; I don't think I caught your name."

"..." the little girl looked down at her feet as she told me. "Nico Robin," she said

"well, that is such a beautiful name," I smiled "now can you tell me if you have any injuries I asked her, smiling. She looked down shyly before showing me her hands and legs. They had scratches and bruises. I smiled at her before instructing the boys to get the medical kit so I could help her.

"Where are you from, dear," I asked her. Her eyes widened for a moment before she started to shake her head and pull herself away from me "it's alright; I won't hurt you. If you don't want to tell me that, why don't you tell me who did this to you" I asked, looking at her arms

"I fell... I was running away from pirates," she told me. I nodded as Oven brought the medical kit and Katakuri brought the food. I smiled at them as I fixed the girl up and had her eat.

Once she was done, I smiled at her and told her she could stay with us until we got to the next island, where I would make sure she got home safely. she looked reluctant before nodding.

"MAMA" I hear a 5-year-old yelling for me. I smiled as Cracker, and a 10-year-old Brûlée ran into the room before smiling at Robin and hugging me "we got fishy," Cracker yelled, holding up a baby fish. I smiled before nodding at him.

"why don't you go put it in the tank in your room," I asked them. They smiled before running off.

"ok, mommy," Cracker said, grabbing Brulee's hand and leading them inside.

"Alright, come on, let's put you inside so you can rest," I told her as I went to pick her up.

"Alright," she said before wrapping her arms around my neck, letting me carry her.

"Mama, I found out that the girl is a wanted criminal from Ohara," Perospero stated once we were all grouped up together for dinner. "she is wanted by the government, but it won't say why... her island was destroyed"

"That poor kid," I said as I shook my head "well, if she wants to stay with us, that's fine, but that's up to her," I said

"I hope she stays, "Amande said as she put a spoon full of food in her mouth "we need more girls around here," she said with her mouth full.

"don't talk with your mouth full, Amande," Katakui said, and all she did was nod her head before finishing.

"Mama," Cracker said as he looked at me, finished with his food "can I go play," he asked.

"When your sister is done, babe," I smiled as I wiped the food off his face. He just nodded and started to bug Brulee.

"Mama, are you sure you want the girl to stay? It could be dangerous," Perospero asked.

"yes, but remember you all are sons of a pirate who is known as a queen... we are all running from something, and you know that"

"Should we ask her if she wants to stay with us?" Oven asked,

"I think we should," Karakuri said

"I mean, even Katkuri agrees," Daifuku said with a smile as he finished eating.

"how about we ask her when she gets comfortable " I smiled, "now that everyone is almost done. why don't you pick up everything, and ill go check on Robin" I smiled they all nodded and went to clean the plates and tables

months later

"Mrs. Shiki," a voice said from the other side of the door as I placed Cracker in his bed.

"Yes, Robin," I asked once she peeked in

"Can I talk to you," she asked

"yup," I smiled at her "what's up."

"i... I want to stay," she whispered "you have been so nice to me, and you... You're like my mom... and... and..."

"It's fine with me, dear... I already thought you were staying, considering you haven't left in the last 5 islands we have been to," I laughed

"so I can," she exclaimed happily. I shushed her. Bud nodded his head

"of course. Why don't you go back to your room and tell Brulee and Amande" I smiled?

"Sure," she smiled before running off

a couple of days later, we made it to the next island. It was an island with a small village. The villagers were friendly and let us celebrate Robin joining us in one of their hotels. We were all happy at the end of the day, but by the time we had to leave, the triplets went off into the woods, saying they would hunt some meat for us to cook later.

But by the time they returned, they only held a few fruits. They were all oddly shaped and with weird colors for fruits.

"what do you have there," I asked them. as they held up 5 fruits

" , those are Devil fruits," Robin said, "I ate one remember," she said as she made arms sprout from the ground

"oh yes, I remember," I said as I turned around to look at the boys "and what do you plan to do with those," I asked

"Well, we were hoping you would let us eat them, " Oven said, holding one up with flame designs.

"may we Ma," Katakuri asked

"Ya... can we, Mama," Daifuku asked.

"Mama, if they eat more than one, it could kill them. I was reading about it in a book back home," Robin said, tugging on my dress.

"well... I didn't know boys," I said as I looked at them and the fruit.

"Mama, if I may," Perosperosaid getting in the middle. "I got a book on devil fruits on the last island. I can give it to them so they know what they may be getting into"

"I mean... I'm not sure... let me use the book first, and ill get back to you, ok." I said they all nodded, but the triplets looked a little disappointed.

Hours later, when they were out at sea.

I finished reading the books and found out what powers each of the boys had. I sighed as I got up and called the boys in.

"boys, I was reading about the fruits you all got..." I started, "why do you want to have them," I asked

they only looked at each other before turning to look at me

"We want to help you," they all said

"We also want to protect you in case something happens... we are getting older, and we want to start pulling our weight around here," Katakuri said

"ya, and we want to stand at your side, not behind you, if something goes wrong," Oven said

"I mean, you guys are 15... and you should know what you want... are you sure," I asked.

"Ya, mama, don't worry."

"This is all your life and future," I said

"It's fine, mama. We all talked about it. And we all agreed," Daifuku said. I just nodded and smiled.

"Well, if you want to, it's fine by me... just be careful."

"we will, mama," Katakuri said, grabbing the book before they all sat around him and started reading it.

"Mama can I eat one as well," Perospero asked. I smiled and nodded

"You're older. You can make your own decisions," I sighed "just be careful, alright" he nodded and went next to his brothers

"Mama, can we have one too," Brulee said from the door? I turned and saw that it was her Cracker and Amande

"no," I shook my head as Robin popped out behind them, "until you are at least your brother's age."

"I didn't want one anyway," Amande said as she walked away; Brulee started to complain.

"but that's like 5 years away."

"ya ya," Cracker said

"oh no, you don't." I laughed as I picked Cracker up and placed him on my lap "come on, let's leave your brothers," I said