Mihawk POV

Mihawk layed there, having wanted to see what would happen if he let the girl hit him. She intrigued him, he let her mark him, feeling the bruise on his cheek already forming. It was rare for people in the blues to know Haki, but that only made him more interested in her. She checked off a lot of boxes for him, he could only hope he'd see her again soon.

Mihawk was floating along, not truly having a destination in mind, when he heard a familiar whistle. Barley looking up he saw a boat he could never miss, the Red Force. Shanks was leaning over the railing whistling at him. He could feel a hint of irritation, but it would be faster to see what the man wants than to continue ignoring him. Jumping off his raft and onto the boat's deck was effortless. He raised his head to meet Shanks' eyes, when Shanks suddenly burst out laughing. He did not dignify it with a response and continued to stare at him, Shanks broke the stare down first. Still laughing;

"So, ugh, what happened to your face? Been a long time since I've seen you with anything like that." I was silent for a moment, having forgotten that a bruise might be visible. Shanks and a few of his crew looked very interested now, as to who could possible have hurt me

"I met a woman" was all I said. The crews eyes seemed to bulge at that, and Shanks for once looked genuinely shocked, before laughing once again

"You…you met a woman….and she what.. She was able to surprise you?" He was laughing hysterically now.

"I was intrigued to see what would happen, not often you run into haki users in the blues, especially east blue."

Shanks seemed even more interested, not used to me sharing so much about personal relations.

He whistled "she must be really something if she's caught your attention this much. Think she's single" he said wiggling his eyebrows. I didnt let it show, but that did make something in my chest tighten, the thought of that woman with someone else, with Shanks even. I didn't even know her name, and I already felt possessive. I stayed and drank as usual, Shanks feeling the need to throw a party, stating I was "in love". It was just an excuse to have a party again. I didn't talk much more, at least about anything related to myself. Once I was alone on my ship again, I couldn't help but think of her. The long honey brown hair, the warm glow to her skin, and blue eyes that looked like the ocean.

Elisa POV

I was so flustered I ran straight into the ocean without a real plan. Somehow I was going in the right direction, at least according to my log pose for the archipelago. I always carried a permanent log pose for home. Just making brief stops at islands I passed for food and rest, I made it in record time. That man had shaken me up in more ways than one and I needed to talk to Shakky about it before I could think of going back out again. I burst through the door of the bar, it was still too early for them to open so it was empty inside.

"SHAKKY!" I yelled, she came down a few moments later, not looking bothered I probably woke her up.

"Elisa-chan, you're back earlier than expected" I was hugging her before she could even finish talking. She led me to a sofa nearby and I told her everything that had happened while I was gone. She was amused when I finished telling her about the man I met, the man who saw too much.

"What am I going to do if I ever see him again! Yes, I punched him, but he had it coming, all those things he was saying" I was angry and blushing, confused about my feelings. Shakky just smiled gently, lovingly smoothing the hair on my head.

"I wouldn't worry too much Elisa-chan, I think, from what you've told me, that man might be quite interested in you" she said while lighting a cigarette.

"You..you think so?"

"Who wouldn't be? And I think what's confusing you so much, is you're interested in him too"

"No I'm not! How could I be interested in that…that old man! He's a creep" I yelled back, flustered and crossing my arms.

"You're cute Elisa-chan, but I've seen how your eyes light up at older men, some might even say you have a complex about them"

"Haaaa! you're so far off Shakky"

"And from what you said, I think I know the man you're talking about, he's quite powerful, so for him to let you hit him is quite the compliment."

"Whaaa….really? You think so?"

Shakky only chuckled at my mood change, knowing me better than I even knew myself.

"He's a warlord actually, people say he's the strongest swordsman in the world"

I was quiet, contemplating what Shakky just told me "….and I….I hit him"

"Yeah, he must really like you." Shakky said with a smile.

I was feeling fear, intrigue and even arousal. The strongest swordsman let me hit him? And he did seem pretty interested that night, even though he said all that stuff. I got up to go to my room, wanting to lay down and think about everything Shakky just told me.

"Elisa, you remind me so much of myself at your age. We're both attracted to strong men, and that can be exciting, but also nerve wracking. You just always have to remember, we're also strong, and anyone would be lucky to have you." Shakky said, I ran and gave her a hug. Her words did help, they helped me know that I wasn't the first in having these feelings and that the only mother I'd ever known understood me.

I stayed on the archipelago for a month, finding it harder to leave than It was the first time. Coincidentally I happened to be back when my birthday passed and I turned 18. Shakky, Ray and I had a small celebration at the bar. We had my favorite sweets, and they each gave me a present. Ray got me a pretty new traveling bag with a sack of gold, and Shakky got me a new thigh dagger with a lace garter.

"It's so cute, Shakky, thank you!"

"You're welcome Elisa-chan. You needed something nicer now that you have that admirer"

My cheeks burned red "I don't have anyone! I doubt he even remembers…."

"I don't think he could ever forget you Elisa-chan, not after you punched him"

"Don't remind me! People get punched all the time though, it's not that big of a deal" trying to downplay it, hoping it really isn't that big of a deal.

"Not him Elisa-chan, he doesn't just let anyone do that"

Ray watched us silently, slowly stroking his beard. Seemingly hearing enough to want to say something. "So, Elisa-chan has an admirer, and she likes him. Someone I know?"

"I don't like him! He's a creep" I tried again to say, but they just ignored me as Shakky started talking.

"You might have met him, they call him the world's strongest swordsman." Ray seemed to contemplate that further, while Shakky looked amused.

"Elisa-chan, if you ever need help, just let me know and I can come by" was what Ray finally said, smiling.

"You're…..you're not mad?" I asked, still always worried I could do something to upset Ray or Shakky. He chuckled, and looked at me more closely;

"Never, Elisa-chan, Never with you. I know you'll be able to handle yourself If need be, I trained you after all." He laughed loudly at that, "But I'll always be there for you if you need me, we both will." he patted my head, like he'd been doing since the first day I started staying with them. I could feel the tears well up in my eyes as I lunged into Ray's arms, giving him a big hug.

"I love you both!" as tears streamed down my face. Shakky patted my back, "We love you too Elisa."

I left the next day, feeling that It was finally time to go and that If I stayed any longer, I might never leave. I traveled around paradise for a while again, checking out a few islands I enjoyed and a few new ones too, before crossing the calm belt into the South Blue this time. This Blue was noticeably rougher compared to East but was still a breeze compared to paradise. One of the larger islands even had a nice resort I stayed at for over a month. I was tanner and richer than ever as I headed back to paradise. I was always careful to steer clear of the Florian Triangle. I could probably escape it with ease but Shakky warned me that some creep lived there and was better to just avoid. I was staying away from the triangle, walking back toward the archipelago when a storm started to move in. I used a personal map I made to locate the nearest island. I could usually handle the storms out on the water, but It was always easier to wait it out on land. I was close to mostly marine islands I would rather avoid. I had a bounty, not a big one and It didn't even have my picture yet but a woman walking on water would give me away. I went In the direction of the archipelago, hoping I'd stumble on an island I hadn't logged yet. Keeping pace with the storm, I finally came across an island. It was dark and gloomy, and didn't look inhabited, but it was something.

Walking through the trees I could only hear the distant sounds of animals. I was on the lookout for a good place to shelter, not wanting to get soaked. The trees parted and I was suddenly upon ruins, the ruins of a city. There didn't look to be anywhere good to go, until I looked further past the fog, and saw a huge castle. I bobbed and weaved through the ruins, avoiding these strange monkey-looking things with weapons. I didn't even want to know what weird things they were when a storm was fast approaching. I reached the castle doors as the first of the rain hit. The doors were unlocked and I was able to slip inside. Breathing a sigh of relief to be inside, I was able to look around. A few candles along the wall were lit, so it might not be as abandoned as I assumed. I wasn't worried either way though. I could probably charm whoever was here, or kill them if it came to that. My heels clicked as I walked down one of the halls that had candles lit. After a bit of walking, I came across a slightly ajar door. The room was lit, and using haki I knew someone was inside.

I opened the door, and sitting inside, was a man I never expected to find here. He was sitting next to the fireplace, relaxed with a glass of wine and an open book. His yellow eyes met mine, and his lip quirked up.

"What a surprise, I didn't think you'd seek me out, at my home"

Did he really think I came looking for him? He was just so…arrogant! "Pu-lease, like I knew this was your home. I'll be off your creepy island when the storm is over" I snapped back, crossing my arms. He didn't seem to take the hint, only smirking at what I said.

"And there it is, I wondered if it was just our first night meeting or if you're always a brat"

I couldn't control myself like last time, already feeling defensive. "I told you, I' . !" I said as I stomped my heel down hard. He only looked delighted and even I felt slightly embarrassed by what I said, not that I'd let him know that.

"As I've heard before, you can sit down now, before you end up over my knee. I'll even get you a glass of wine if you're good, '' he said amused. My cheeks burned hot from embarrassment. I didn't know exactly what he meant by that threat, but It was making me feel some sort of way. I sat down in the chair across from him, immediately feeling the warmth of the fire. He was standing in front of me after a moment with a glass of wine.

"Good girl" he said as he handed me the wine. I suddenly felt small, all the confidence I'd mustered leaving me.

"Th..ank..you.." I said, not able to hold eye contact for long. Before my eyes could reach my feet, I felt his hand lift my chin up to meet his eyes, "You're welcome" he said. He turned and sat back down, meeting my eyes again. I busied myself by trying the wine. It was amazing, definitely some of the best I'd had. He was still looking at me when he spoke.

"Dracule, Dracule Mihawk, is my name." I was a little taken aback before answering;

"Elisa, Elisa Vaccra"

"Tell me about yourself Elisa" I took a few more sips of wine, feeling myself relax.

"Hm, I live on the archipelago, but have been traveling most of the year so far. Not much else to know" I said back, finally feeling more loose and at ease being here.

"So you sail about on your own?" Dracule asked, like he knew something I didn't.

"Nooo, I have my own ways" I replied, feeling cheeky now. Dracule seemed amused again by me, the corner of his mouth lifted as I spoke.

"I see you're feeling more relaxed now, going to keep it a secret from me little girl?"

I was feeling more relaxed, way more relaxed. I could feel my usual veneer come on when I talked to men, when I was feeling playful. "Do I look like a little girl?" I said as I dragged a finger down my chest, bringing his eyes to my breasts. He was smiling now, but it looked more sinister, more devious.

"Oh, you're a woman. But you're still a bratty little girl"

"Ha ha fuck off" I said, drinking the rest of my wine. Just as I finished sipping the last drops, my world turned upside down. The empty glass hit the ground and I was staring at the floor. It took me a moment to process what had happened, the wine dulling my reaction. I was draped over Dracules lap, and I could feel his hand on my ass.

"What a naughty girl you are"

"Wha..what do you think you're doing?"

"Just what I said, that brats end up over my knee." I could feel his hand pushing up my skirt and groping my ass. I couldn't stop the barely audible moan escaping my lips, the threat exciting me more than I could have expected. Then I gasped as I felt the sting, Dracule having slapped my ass unexpectedly.

"This isn't for you to enjoy, not yet at least '' he said, chuckling at my embarrassment. He started spanking me then, again and again. I couldn't help the noises leaving my mouth, I hadn't experienced something like this since I was a child with my dad and that never really hurt. This, this hurt! He had large, rough hands and he wasn't holding back. As much as it hurt, I couldn't stop myself from being turned on. I was panting when he stopped, and started to rub the burning skin. His hand dipped lower, and slipped under my panties. He was running his hand along my slit, so close to putting his fingers in.

"You're soaked baby, you want it that bad?" he was teasing me, but I could feel how turned on he was too.

"Stop teasinggg!"

I groaned as he lightly tapped my already sore ass, "We could always revisit this if you'd prefer?"

"I'm sorry" I whined at him, not wanting to go back to that. I just wanted him to hurry up already. He lifted me up so I was straddling him, thankfully it kept any pressure off my ass. He cupped my face with one hand and I leaned into it. He examined my face like I was going to disappear.

"You're very beautiful like this" he said, wiping a few stray tears away from my cheeks.

"I'm always beautiful"

He couldn't help but smile at that, "yes, you are" and then he leaned forward and kissed me. I wrapped my arms around his neck, kissing him back. He took control easily, and that only turned me on more. Soon he was lifting me as I clung to him and walking us back further into the castle. We arrived at what I assumed was his bedroom and he lowered me to the bed. The kissing kept me distracted from the stinging pain as my ass made contact with the sheets. His hand snaked back down, playing with my slit before I felt a finger slip in. I was moaning into his mouth as one finger soon turned to two, pumping into me as his other hand groped my breast. I could feel my body building, I was getting close to the edge. I was sent over when his thumb started to attack my clit. It was incredible, but I only wanted more.

"Please, please.." I was incoherent with want. Dracule seemed to understand easily, slipping off the rest of our clothes in record time. I was laying on the bed panting, watching with half lidded eyes as he kneeled over me. He arranged me as he pleased, pushing my knees into my chest and leaning over me more so our eyes connected. I could see now how affected he was, the wild energy of arousal breaking past his cool veneer. He entered me in one swift move, only stilling for a moment before pumping into me, chasing his own high. I was seeing stars, he filled me so completely, I'd never felt this full. It felt like hours of mindless pleasure, I'd cum two more times, before he rolled next to me and pulled me close to him. I was too tired to stay awake for long, my eyes already closed. But I still heard Dracule as he whispered into the darkness;

"You're mine now"

Dracule was an interesting man, he was mysterious but also straightforward with what he wanted. We spent weeks together on his island, learning more about each other. And I learned, while he was a very level headed man, I just had a knack for pissing him off, and it was so fun to rile him up. So he was right in the end, I am a brat. We had trained a little while together, Dracule mostly trained on his own and I either watched or was still asleep. One day, he wanted me to fight him, to "assess my skills" in his words. He tried at first to just use his dagger, it was a little insulting. As a swordsman, he relied on staying on the ground, sendling slashes at me with haki. I was more agile, relying on acrobatics and hand to hand. I was able to block his attacks easily with my own haki. He was enjoying himself and must have decided I was worthy enough for him to use Yoru, his sword against me. It was a massive, beautiful sword. It gave him a wider reach and did provide some challenges for my close range style of fighting. I was able to hold him off for a little while, but I was losing steam. I didn't fight people as strong as him often, opting to run if I could. Eventually, one of his haki slices was too much. I was able to protect myself from any cuts, but the blast sent me flying back into a wall.

He put Yoru away, and walked over to me. I was laying on the floor now, catching my breath. He loomed over me, assessing the damage. I was defeated but not before trying one last move, just for fun. Quicker than most could see, I threw my foot up, hoping to connect with a soft, vulnerable part of him. But alas, they call him hawk eyes for a reason. He was on top of me before my foot could connect, pinning my wrists above my head.

"Naughty girl," he chuckled. I was pouting, I both loved and hated when he called me that.

"Hmph, you said you where "assessing my skills", and that one usually works"

"I did say that, and my assessment is, you don't know when to quit do you?"

I could feel myself scowling now and turned my head away from him. I could hear him tsk and then I was being thrown over his shoulder. I couldn't stop the yelp from leaving my mouth, having been surprised. He proceeded to whack my ass five times, not holding back. It hurt too, his hands were hard, calloused from all the training he did. I'd become familiar with the feeling, he had a penchant for spanking me when I was a brat. It was part of the game we played though, for the fun of riling him up, this was what happened.

"Not fair, that hurt!" I yelled from upside down, trying to wiggle out of his hold. His response was to spank me twice more.

"I'd think you'd know by now what happens" I could hear the smirk in his voice. He continued carrying me until we entered his bedroom, when I was suddenly flipped right side up and pressed against the wall. My legs wrapped around his waist and he was staring intently at me before he leaned forward. We were kissing, I could feel his hands running up and down my sides. Eventually they made their way under my skirt and he was gripping my ass. He threw me down on the bed and was hovering over me, his arms caging in my head.

"You gonna be good for me now?" I was out of it, all I could do was nod. "Ah ah, I need you to say it" I was whining, just wanting him to get on with it, and then I felt the sting as he slapped the inside of my thigh.

"Please…I want it" He was rubbing the inside of my thigh now, getting so close to where I wanted his touch. "You know what to say, what you're supposed to say for me" and then he slapped my other thigh, it sent pain and pleasure up my spine.

"Please, I want it Sir"

He was smirking now, "there's my good girl"

I felt another rush of pleasure as he said that. All too quickly he had my skirt and panties off. He was rubbing my clit and fingering me. I wanted more.

"Please sir, I need more, pleasssee"

He chuckled at my neediness "you think you deserve it? My little brat" he said, rubbing more, thrusting another finger inside of me. I wanted to cum, I wanted him inside me.

"Please sir, I'm sorry! I won't be a brat anymore" I was almost crying from how good it felt, but also how pent up I'd been.

"I don't think you could stop even if you wanted to, little girl, but you've suffered enough." He leaned down to whisper into my ear, "you're forgiven" and he thrust inside of me. I was seeing stars and he gripped my hips and thrust in hard, over and over again. I was cumming after just moments of him being inside me. But my body didn't get a moment to rest, Drac still pounding away, nowhere close to being done with me.

After my "assessment", Drac began to train me in swordsmanship on occasion. I also started calling him Drac. He never contested it when it began, and I liked knowing I was the only person in the world who could call him something like that.

For being a warlord, he was crap at that job. But, I don't know what else the government could expect by hiring pirates. He threw away any summons or orders he was given. It was after a few more weeks of our island seclusion that he asked me to come with him, wanting to hit the open ocean again. I was thrilled, it being the first time I would be able to travel with someone. We traveled together peacefully for a few months, and he quickly learned of my devil fruit and what it could do. He was interested and was already thinking of ways he could modify my training for it. I was begrudgingly anticipating all the work he'd be having me do when we went back to his island.

I'd thought about that a lot, that I wanted without a second thought to go back to his island with him. I had barely thought of returning to the archipelago since being with him. And for the first time since the night my father died, I had thoughts of visiting my island again, with Drac. The thought stayed in the back of my mind for the next few weeks until Drac had to ask me what was wrong.

"Just, thinking. Thinking I would like to visit my home again."

"You want to visit the archipelago?"

"No, my first home. Where I came from before the archipelago. It's a small island near the red line, it's not far from the archipelago too."

"Do you know how to get there?"

"I have an eternal log pose for it, I've saved it ever since I left. It's the only way to find it."

"Then we'll go"

I didn't want to make the decision myself, and Drac could tell. He navigated us there, it took just a few days and we were approaching a coastline I could never forget. It felt like a lifetime ago that I was back on the familiar docks, but the Island still bore scars of the attack. The town was smaller and more condensed than It used to be. I could see a cluster of homes in the distance, further from the docks, and the hills. I kept my hat tilted down and close to Drac, not wanting anyone to potentially recognize me. But, plenty of people knew who Mihawk was and kept their distance. I led us away from town and to the familiar path up the hill;

"It's this way" and we headed up. The fields of the hills were overgrown into wildflower meadows, no one living up this way to tend to them anymore. The few houses of my old neighbors were abandoned, vegetation overtaking them by now. I didn't know who had survived but no one wanted to live here any longer. At the very end was my childhood home, overgrown like the rest. I couldn't bring myself to go inside, opting to walk around the house to where my mother had been buried so long ago. I was slightly surprised to see another headstone. It was for my father. Someone had been able to take care of him for me. I kneeled in front of it, running my fingers over the engraving.

"I'm sorry dad, I'm sorry I left you here. I'm okay though, I'm safe. Some really nice people have taken care of me, but I still think about you everyday. I miss you so much." I could feel the tears streaming down my face now, I was sobbing as Drac picked me up and held me close.

We were sitting on the hill overlooking the harbor, under my favorite tree. For all the scars, the island was moving on. The dock was smaller but still busy and people were happily shopping in the market. I was resting my head on Dracs shoulder, feeling some type of way after coming back.

"This was my favorite spot on the island, we came here often." Drac grabbed my hand then, pulling my attention to his face, he looked serious.

"Elisa, I need to ask you something, something I've been holding onto for a while now." I was focused on his face, not knowing what to expect.

"Will you be mine? Mine forever?"

"I was already yours" I could feel tears in the corner of my eyes again. Drac had a smile on his face, genuinely happy. He pulled out a necklace. It was a golden cross, looking very much like his own but smaller. He put it on me and it nestled between my breasts, close to my heart. He tilted my head up, giving me a gentle kiss. I could feel my own scars starting to heal.