MaarioNaharis X Abrxsjaeger(klmrnngstr) X Tickling-Feathers X MashUpGames
I wanted to do this way earlier but got too distracted, luckily episodes 1087-88 reminded me so here it is. I'm a bit disappointed though, there are way stranger ships out there and very few are doing this one. Oh well guess you can't count on others sometimes, gotta add in your own. BTW, there are some ideas here that I added so don't be surprised.
This story connects to my other stories OP War Chronicles AND Grasp of Worlds... kinda like in Aligned Continuity.
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Hancock felt lost...
It's been days since her fight against the marines and Blackbeard pirates.
The government no longer turned a blind eye on her now that Warlords are disbanded.
She never really cared about them... Well most of them at least. Most like Doflamingo outright disgusted her.
She only attended few of their meetings to protect her kingdom.
The marines were a nuisance though, they keep coming.
Nothing she couldn't handle…
But for some reason she still felt lost…
She couldn't understand why.
Perhaps it's because she is now trying to search for Luffy aimlessly, finding informationon where he could be now that he left Wano. He could be anywhere now…
It's been a while since she travelled on her own. She always had Salome, her sisters or Kuja Pirates by her side.
Not this time. Nor is it necessary.
She is no longer a child.
Right now she is fighting the marines again, except this time… it was that young man again.
Coby.
That brat that pitifully tried to capture her back on Amazon Lily. He was rather weak, she would've ended him right there and then if Blackbeard didn't jump in to save him.
It looks like he takes another shot at her. Then he better be prepared if he values his life. There may not be anyone to save him this time.
The marines had a similar tactic mostly. To lay siege and use their numbers to eventually exhaust their target.
She handled the soldiers easily through her sheer strength.
Took out two or three ships quickly.
Coby called them off ordering them to stand back before personally confronting her.
He looks just as weak as before, except she could see visible anger on his face.
Despite this exterior, he attempts to talk her down. Giving her one chance to surrender… thought he also said he'll understand if she chose not to again.
She didn't really understood what he is achieving by talking with her… nevertheless her answer was no.
He accepted it and was readying himself, saying he now saw the gap in strength between them… and that now he'll act seriously unlike at Amazon Lily.
He sounded determined as Koby has coated his fist with hardened Haki.
And then their duel has started.
The outcome was almost as they both expected.
Hancock was incredibly powerful. 1.659 million berriy bounty was on her head, which just shows that she is a very rare class of pirate. Being a warrior from Amazon Lily, Hancock is an incredible user of Haki, especially with color of Supreme Conqueror.
Coby, on the other hand, is just not yet strong enough to fight her sisters on equal footing, let alone herself.
So she was able to knock him down multiple times, but what she didn't expect was that he kept coming over and over with that much more determination with his punches having a little more strength behind them this time around.
He was unwilling to concede.
She could see it in his eyes, that unyielding willpower he had despite him breathing hard.
She could see Luffy in those eyes.
«If anything, I praise your tenacity but that won't be enough against me!»
She once again kicks him against the ship's mast.
He was bleeding but still forced himself up.
«Enough, don't waste both of our times an-«
She could sense a laser beam about to shoot her but she jumped forth before it did, with it hitting the sea surface nearby.
Coby – I would've liked to beat you on my own…
Hancock looked towards Coby in suspicion
Coby -… But I decided to bring them along just in case.
Seraphim.
Vegapunk's new creations, embodying younger selves of her and… Mihawk.
It certainly was bizarre to see someone you once were, so little and inexperienced, right now hellbent on killing you.
There were more marines underway…
She tries to escape but her seraphim is just as quick as her and intercepted her numerously.
And Mihawk seraphim was getting close to make a slice on her.
Coby – Seraphim! You have to catch her not kill her!
Hancock right now felt offended. She didn't ask to be soft on her… Still the raw strength of Seraphim was impressive.
She hated to admit it and won't admit it but she knew time was running out, only one way to get out.
Coby watches as she fights on par with the Seraphim, more convinced of strength gap between them.
Looking at his bruises, he felt bittersweet but not deterred. He'll train even more to be stronger… but first to take Hancock back to SWORD base.
Unfortunately he then finds himself in her tight grip.
Coby – Eh?
Hancock now got him in her arms, with his hand accidentally ending on her chest…
That only served to anger her with her now threatening his life.
Hancock – Call them off now, or I'll make sure you die painfully.
Seraphim were ready to charge but stopped once Coby got in their eyesight.
Coby – Aah there they stopped. You can let go now.
Hancock threw him over her shoulder.
Hancock – No, you'll come with me in case they try follow me.
Boarding the stolen warship, Hancock fled the marines with Coby who just couldn't believe this was happening again.
She knew they made it out once marines were no longer visible…
Seraphim won't follow them without the order to do so.
Hancock then contemplated on what to next. She had to continue onto the next island… unless she now heads in different direction.
Then there's Coby sitting there, looking rather disheartened…
«This again huh… guess I shouldn't be surprised»
Hancock – Hmph, what are talking about there? You should be honoured I didn't end your life when I could.
Coby - … It's not that… for that I'm grateful really, it's just that I failed again and I'm not gonna hear the end of it from Fleet Admiral.
He then abruptly changed demeanour.
Coby – Alright then, I'll try even better next time heheh!
He didn't sound as defeated anymore.
Coby – Hancock San I'll definitely bring you in next time!
She once more could see Luffy in his place which only frustrated her.
She gave him a glare.
Hancock – Silence you fool! Why do you even bother? I told you already I will never again let myself be another man's captive! This is why I never linked you marines, how can call yourselves protectors of justice if you serve celestial dragons!
She didn't know why she says this to him, perhaps out of emotions but Coby sighs and didn't judge.
Coby – I get it really . You sound like I did when I first learned about them too. And Garp San only answered 'We can do nothing but build a better future'
Hancock paused at mention of the name.
Garp the Fist, Luffy's grandfather…
Yet another marine she'd want not to be under World Government.
Coby – You know I looked angry back there with you… because he's now in Blackbeard's hands because of me…
Hancock – What did you say? My future grandfather in law is in the hands of those scumbags?!
She yelled out quicker than she realised.
Hancock – And you have time to go after me instead of freeing him?!
Coby – I wish I did just Fleet and I could but Fleet Admiral Sakazuki just yelled my ears out... 'you are embarassing the navy! no rest for you until you bring her in'
Sakazuki. The admiral that broke her beloved's spirit, nearly made him commit suicide. He's one of those celestial puppets she especially will never forgive...
Hancock – So if Luffy is near you, you'll arrest him regardless? Even if youre friends?
Coby – I am a marine... Aah, and of course I remember seeing Luffy San's giant poster on your temple. Your position to me is very clear.
Hancock couldn't help but blush at that.
Embarrassed again.
She clears her throat though, with her curiosity growing…
Coby – How did you meet?
Hancock – What an Insolenct fool, now I realise why do we even talk... It won't change how we act.
Coby – Weeel, me and Luffy San are still friends either way... who knows maybe one day we'll also be friends, Hancock san...
Hancock mentally scoffed at the idea.
Friends? She never had many friends... she never thought they were necessary. Or bring anything to her other than potential betrayal.
Hancock – And exactly how long do you know him? You and Luffy?
Coby – I see... Well since I became a marine I guess. Luffy was the reason I finally set out on path to my dream.
Hancock wasn't that surprised, Luffy has am ability to attract people to him. She seen that firsthand during the Paramount War… she was pained to see how it ended for him though.
Nevertheless she let Coby continue
Coby – It just happened that way in my case, I was with pirates who found him sleeping in one of the barrels they caught.
Hancock – So you were a pirate as well.
Coby – N-no. I was an errand boy for them and their captain, Alvida… who was bullying me and threatened me. Making me call her the most beautiful lady in the whole world…
He could see a frown from Hancock.
Hancock – Excuse me? I know not who 'Alvida' is, but she cannot possibly compare to this.
She gestured to herself. From long attractive legs, to her body structure and petrifying face.
He didn't really need to think of that right now... Still now that he paid attention, she was a really tall woman...
Coby – Hancock san-
Hancock – That's Hancock Sama for you. Don't ever forget that.
Coby – H-Hancock sama... did you want to kill me back then?
He still remembers how close her oversized shoe was flying straight toward his skull.
Hancock remembers that too. And unfortunately, she aimed at ending the scuffle as fast as possible so she concluded he had to be knocked out... however now that she thinks about it, she was in a hurry and perhaps didn't calculate how much force she packed in her attack...
She really could've turned him into stone and probably kill him.
She wasn't sure if Luffy would forgive her if she did that... he does know about her past so he should understand why she did it...
Still maybe she overdid it...
Hancock – No. My intent was to knock you out. To place you in dungeon like a pet.
Coby somewhat wondered if she wasn't a bit pervert minded herself sometimes.
Coby – Okaay... Good to know. So what now? Will you keep looking for him like this?
Hancock didn't like his tone, it makes it sound like she knows not what she is doing.
Hancock – No, I have a new direction now.
She held out her vivre card... She observes as the paper travels toward the west.
It's been a few hours already since Hancock sailed away with Coby along the ride.
She monitored him so he won't slip away.
She wondered why can't she just leave him somewhere nearby. He wasn't her concern...
Whenever she looked out the sea, it seems so vast... part of such a big world, so beautiful yet cruel just like her... and when it meets ones like Luffy... or even this pink haired brat... it's as if it wants them gone, but does it really?
Maybe she is growing soft?
She should blame Elder Nyon and Rayleigh for this...
Coby – Hmm you know , I heard rumours that you were a crazed man hating menace... but you seem to be rather calm and elegant.
Hancock – You too think I've grown soft? Honestly you men can't take your eyes off.
Coby wanted to retort but then half of the warship just disappeared.
It was sliced in half, falling and drawing into the sea...
Hancock – !!! Looks like we arrived at last!
She could guess where they were now looking at her vivre card.
Coby didn't really get it as he saw another half being fell away.
It all happened fast so Hancock grabbed him, jumped off the ship and flied her leg attack downward.
For a moment he didn't know what she was doing until he saw whom she headed towards.
There was a boat down there... and just any boat.
The next thing he hears is clash of Haki between world's most beating woman with world's greatest swordsman.
It was Dracule Mihawk.
Her attack was blocked by Mihawk's blade.
He pushed her off before she jumped up and down on his boat.
Coby felt his mind was dizzy.
Hancock sees he is on his own, unsurprisingly. He usually preferred being a lone wolf.
Mihawk – Boa.
Hancock – Dracule.
A long moment of eye contact filled with indifference and coldness if you ask Coby.
Mihawk – You could've drowned... why are you here?
Hancock – Underestimating me like always. I knew you'd be here.
She shows her vivre card.
Mihawk – You still have it... I see.
Hancock – You may have lost yours, but I did not.
He didn't answer on that, instead Coby could swear he looked a bit pained.
But then Mihawk noticed him staring much to his surprise.
Hancock – As for your second question, I came to demand your aid.
Mihawk raised an eyebrow.
Hancock needed his help?
Hancock – Or should I first consult with your leader Buggy?~
She felt really amused at the idea, and felt like laughing at his displeased reaction.
Mihawk – I serve no one... now shall I take you back to Cross Guild, I that's where you seek aid?
Coby knew the obvious answer looking at the waters where the stolen warship was a few minutes ago.
Hancock – You owe me after trying to sink us.
Mihawk sighs in annoyance, she's as entitled as ever.
Mihawk – Very well then. Let's head there before you sink my boat.
Coby could see why he'd say that since it's big enough for one person only to sit in. Have to hold on tight.
Hancock was sure he only said to annoy her.
They both could agree on one thing, it looked like a dead man's coffin.
Emptee Bluffs Island, New World
While their voyage to Cross Guild was rather quite , their arrival was quite loud.
Cross Guild followers kept their distance but couldn't resist to take a look at what Mihawk possibly delivered...
Imagine their sock and awe once they recognised Snake Empress Boa Hancock and Rocky Port Hero Coby.
They couldn't believe their eyes but reminded themselves it was Hawk Eye Mihawk! As expected from greatest swordsman alive!
Some were instead drooling at her presence.
Mihawk – So noisy.
Hancock agreed on that as she then placed her finger on her lip, preparing to petrify them.
They noticed it however and ran away for their lives.
"Get away! She wanna make a statue out of ya!"
Some didn't make it unfortunately.
Hancock – Know your place, disgusting pigs.
They then proceeded to the big circus house, where they met more familiar faces.
Not a pleasant surprise to be sure.
Noticeably two interactions between Crocodile and Hancock.
And that of Coby and Alvida.
Crocodile – Of all people I expected to meet here, you were not one of them Hancock.
Hancock – Hmph don't flatter yourself former lady.
Crocodile almost broke his cigarette with his teeth.
Crocodile – You want me to kill you already?
Hancock – Oh you'll try but I-I-
She notices Alvida teasing Coby.
Alvida couldn't have believed it. Not in a million years. But there he was.
Her ex-navigator of her crew. Coby. Now, not only a marine but a prominent one training under Garp the Hero. He wasn't the scrawny little brat that she had inducted. No, he completely grew up. He had grown thinner and taller and muscular from what she could tell. He has also gained a cross-shaped scar above his right eye, and his bright pink hair has grown longer and shaggier.
He came here with his guard up. He seemed to tense up the moment he sees her. She knew why.
Buggy's crew were puzzled as to why she was so intrigued. Slowly, she approached him while Crocodile spoke to Hancock.
Why was he with Snake Empress? Why did she had him?
She couldn't help but feel a little jealous.
"My, my, my. Little Coby. You have grown so much that you now aim at other ladies besides myself?"
"Iron Mace Alvida," he practically growled.
"Is that any way to greet an old friend? Or old captain?"
Coby sighs
" I thank you really for your role in where I ended up, really, just remember, if not for Warlord system, I'd arrest you immediately"
He probably would right now, I'd he wasn't outnumbered...
"Oh my how messy! You would do that to lil' ol' me? Coby dear?" she said as she inched herself closer to him. Subtly pressing her chest close to him. She can feel heat from his cheeks.
That's right. Come closer. Y'know it's what you want.
Coby then feels another hand now over his throat on his chest pulling him backwards.
It was Hancock, and she seems even more annoyed than before.
Hancock – Back off.
Alvida then pulled him over "You buzz off, Coby doesn't like an old hag like yourself"
Hancock held him by his hand then "I am far more beautiful than you for certain! What do you have that I don't?"
Buggy could see veins appearing on both of their foreheads. Buggy felt both pity and envy for the X scarred brat. Pity that he's now about to be abused like he was and envy that that's done to him by ladies like Hancock and Alvida while himself got treatment from Hawkeye and Crocodile.
Alvida pulled him closer to her chest now her hand on his head.
Alvida – I have a good mace to cave your face in.
Hancock – Not unless I'll ruin yours first.
"M-maybe we can settle do-" Coby was saying, looking more flustered with each passing second but met with mutual yell.
"BE QUITE!"
That got Coby, Buggy, Galdino and even Mihawk's Baboons to flinch.
While Mr 1, Mihawk and Crocodile looked on in surprise...
Crocodile – I didn't think she'd grow attached to that brat, then again judging how she performed with Straw Hat during Paramount War... guess I shouldn't be surprised.
Mihawk – ... Maybe you should be. Knowing her, she'd abandon him on a remote island by now.
Crocodile – How would you know? And how did you find her?
Mihawk – Been outside in my free time. Then saw a marine warship coming my way so I dealt with it... I turned out they were there.
Crocodile wondering why was she here...
The way she explained it, she came because she felt tired of marines constantly attacking her home island so she joins Cross Guild to try and keep Marines from laying another siege. As Crocodile expected, his organisation is getting more powerful. Combined notoriety of him and Hawkeye, along with Buggy's unexpected influence, boosts the organisation's popularity to the point even Hancock sought refuge.
Obviously he knows she doesn't follow anyone's orders. Not many Warlords ever did.
Still he didn't think Amazon Lily would be added to the list of territory. A surprise to be sure bit a welcome one.
That's not all though, with Cross Guild she may take a temporary refuge... until she finds Straw Hat which she also believes is more likely while she's here. It looks like she found out about Cross Guild entering race for One Piece.
He still felt some anger for Buggy's stunt in dragging us to that mess so soon.
Crocodile – Hancock, there are many rooms here, go and pick one. As for that brat...
He glances at Coby who didn't like where this was going.
Crocodile – We will pressure government for ransom over his life. No more flops like Teech performed.
Hancock immediately protested as she clung Coby to her chest.
Hancock – He is a hostage! I won't let anyone have him!
Crocodile was puzzled at first but brushed it off.
Crocodile – We can take him from you Hancock. By force.
Alvida had her iron mace ready.
Alvida – I'd be eager to do just that.
She grabbed him by the hand.
Alvida – He's mine. Buzz off.
Hancock – Once yours, now mine!
Crocodile – Enough!
Mihawk stood in front of Crocodile.
Mihawk – We should give them a little time.
Crocodile looks at Hawkeye in surprise. First sparing Buggy, now Koby?
He then realised. No its not Koby he defends, if fight erupts it'd be him who must put Hancock down.
Mihawk – Why fight an unnecessary fight? She's not going anywhere, so he won't be taken anywhere. That shouldn't be a problem.
Crocodile would disagree but it may be pointless to. He was right regardless, if anything Koby may struggle to escape this way far more given how much she clings to him.
Crocodile – That's right. Fine, so long as he's detained.
Mihawk then led Hancock and Coby away, though Hancock first had to rip Clby away from angry Alvida.
Hancock – So that was Alvida? The most beautiful in world you said? Told you she was no match for me.
Coby – Sorry, I'm sorry...
He didn't expect that kind of reaction from her. Like at all.
Neither did Mihawk who was puzzled.
Hancock – I didn't ask for your help there Dracule.
Mihawk – No. But I can't have you potentially destroy the Guild, we need it for our plans.
It wasn't the only reason though.
Hancock – Oh? It's not like you to be interested in anything other than self solitude.
If they really wanted to catch him, they should have dispatched admirals. Then again all three may be needed.
Mihawk paused in his tracks "Neither it is for my sister to fight someone over a weak marine"
Coby felt shock and offense.
Offense for being weak, not that it wasn't true but it's still rude.
And shock, did he call her a sister?
Hancock couldn't really answer why she did all of that.
She couldn't find the right words.
Looking at his pink hair, Mihawk then remembered Perona and as much as he hates to admit it, he too grew attached to her.
An annoying guest initially then something closer to a friend.
Mihawk – Nevermind. It doesn't matter. You must realise that if you stay here, you won't always do whatever you desire. We are not in the Navy Headquarters but neither are we on Beehive Island.
Hancock lifts and kicks her heel on the floor.
Hancock – I do not allow anyone to order me around. Not Rayleigh , not you Dracule.
Mihawk – I am not. It's just an advice.
Hancock – Friendly advice? We are not siblings anymore, we are not friends either. Enough, I'm picking a room myself. You can be on your way.
Hancock walks past him with Coby who notices Mihawk in thought, he looks darker than usual.
Mihawk – Is this because I didn't come for you back then?
Hancock paused.
When they met once more during Paramount War, neither of them had it in them to trade words...
And the both knew why.
She didn't want to hear it though.
Hancock – I know not what you are speaking of. Come Coby, I had enough of him for today.
As they left Mihawk alone with his thoughts, Coby felt mix of emotions right now.
He feels uncomfortable after hearing all that.
Pained hearing venom in her voice.
Cinfused at her possible relation to Mihawk...
And worry if she was alright... he could see her getting sweaty.
Hancock's Chamber
It was big enough for a crowd, clean and tidy.
Plush bed very comfortable.
Coby liked the sight, Hancock? Her standards are higher.
Hancock – Tch, I'll have them decorate it for me later.
She then went in to the bathroom wishing to get rid of this sweat she got from Mihawk.
Just what she needed , another hindrances to her mind... even worse, Coby heard all of it.
He heard.
All of it.
He seen her weak...
She didn't want to think about this.
Before going to bath, she'll first get something to drink.
She exited the bathroom, seeing Coby examining the room.
She grabbed him from behind and pushed him on a plush mattress.
She glared at him menacingly.
Hancock – Just go ahead and try to leave while I'm out. If someone else won't end you , then I will .
He places his hand on her own, looking her in eyes.
Coby gulped but nonetheless, he tried to be calm.
Coby – I won't. I promise I won't leave without your approval... Hancock Sama.
His hand was soft, and so was his voice...
She looks into him to see any doubts.
There was none, her grip loosened...
She then left him there until she gets back.
Coby – Hibari will kill me if she ever finds out about this...
remembers pain in Hancock's eyes*
Coby - ... But promises to keep. I can't leave right now...
He's not sure it'll be right if he did after seeing her like that.
He didn't know pirate empress had a brother, perhaps even the government doesn't know.
She also mentioned Rayleigh. Silvers Rayleigh... could he be her father or grandfather? He doesn't look that old right?
He then rubbed his temples, why I he so curious about her personal life? Know your enemy and keep them close, they say. But doesn't he go a bit too close for comfort.
" Coobyyy~"
Speaking of enemies, one of his are right at the entrance door now.
Coby – H-hi again Alvida...
Alvida – Poor Coby, I see your new mistress abandoned you here. So cold... don't worry, I'll make sure to warm you up~
she said as she began to slip his clothes off easily, making Coby blushed again although he looked away.
"Why don't you show me just how much you've grown?"
He can't let her do it, he'll be ashamed of this later and if Hancock sees, he doesn't wanna know how bad she may feel.
He then heard a kick and a gasp behind him.
He saw Mihawk again, carrying Alvida over his shoulder...
Coby – I..I thank... you?
Mihawk – No need. I didn't do this for you, I just didn't wish her to witness what might have waited her here.
Coby understands, no sibling would want that for sibling.
Mihawk – I will keep this woman busy... You? Try make her miserable, I may cut you quicker than I did Buggy.
Scared but understanding , Coby shook his head.
Before he could leave though, Coby asks him
"Mr Hawkeye, how did you become such a powerful swordsman... I understand that you were training but whenever I see your golden eyes... I feel like that's not enough"
Mihawk looked at him with those same eyes, except this time it wasn't look of indifference.
"We are all frogs in a pond when we begin, and you're correct... My path or my apprentice's isn't the same as yours, young marine... Indeed, strength alone is not enough. If you stand strongly by your will and dreams to the end, you may have a chance. And if you find something even more important than your own desires, then you shall become a true guardian of the world"
Coby found words interesting to think about , he nodded to Mihawk who then exited the room.
Coby – I really am a frog in pond really, I still got much to learn.
He remembered Garp San and Luffy San, if they saw him right what'd they say?
They'd laugh at him definitely.
But they may worry about him too.
Maybe, she did too.
He shook his head, no she wouldn't
Why would Pirate Empress do that... maybe that's how she treats her friends...
But now that he thinks about it... Is he her first friend outside of Amazon Lily?
That was a good question actually, other than Luffy San... she had no one?
Well now he felt really bad for her.
Especially after seeing it on her back...
He didn't yet tell her that... but he knew that symbol.
His line of thought was interrupted when Hancock slams door open.
Coby jumped in surprise, she looks a bit drunk.
Is that Sake drink she's carrying.
She wasn't clumsy though, she moved as elegantly as before.
She places a drink and a cup on a table.
Hancock – You really didn't leave... that's good to see...
Coby – Hey I gave a promise... I'm not breaking it.
A promise huh... that takes me back. Shame it isn't a memory I'd love to remember .
She then threw big chunk of meat at him and he caught it.
Hancock – That will be your meal for tonight.
Coby – Oh thank you very much but... Are you okay?
Hancock breathes in and out, with Coby smelling a trace of booze from it.
Hancock – You still have time to *hic* worry about me? *hic* I am not just beautiful, I look after my health... now I'm going to the bathroom and when I'm out, be asleep by that time.
Coby – Ah okay I wiiii-What?!
He was a bit too late as she already had gone inside.
Asleep by then? Does that mean?...
No. She stated clearly her heart belongs to Luffy San so that's out of the question.
Maybe she wants him in line of sight and reach.
Coby breathes in deeply, trying to be calm.
' It's okay, you'll just have to survive the night and then you'll find a way out tomorrow... if you'll be able to. But we'll think about it when we get to it'
He lost his coat back on the ship , so all he has to remove is his jacket...
And then lays down on the bed, where he tries to sleep away his worries.
He tried, and tried... only to then feel someone poking his cheek.
He then sees Boa Hancock, now out of the bath... Still drunk though.
And judging by stronger smell of Sake, she drank much more while his eyes were closed.
She didn't look at him angrily, she expressed childlike annoyance.
Coby – Uuh is there something you wanna talk about?
Hancock – Why are you *hic* sleeping so peacefully?
Coby – I shouldn't? Well you said I should be asleep by time you are done so-
Hancock- Not that! Why are you so calm around me? I almost kill you...I kidnap you... I mock you... treat you like lowlife... yet you still treat me like an old friend... Or do you feel something more intimate from me?
Coby – Well, I do. I mean you're almost naked and I'm a man... its natural. But I am not asking you of anything I swear.
Hancock presses her finger harder into his cheek after that.
Hancock – What... Am I unattractive to you?
Coby – What? No, you are... by far the most adorable woman I met-
Coby covered his mouth, "adorable" may not have been the best word.
Hancock – Adorable? Did you say adorable?
Coby shook his head 'no'
Hancock giggled "Of course you didn't...you didn't mean that..."
Tears began coming down her cheeks as she said that much to Coby's shock.
Hancock – Why would you see someone like me adorable?... Me a man hating Empress?... I express hate to you just because you are a man... I view everyone below me as inferior...just like them... I am always so entitled to myself even when my servants are trying to please me...
She turns her back on him, not wanting him to see more of her crying.
Hancock - *hic* I can't even face you after showing just how fragile I really am...
Coby – W-wait, that's not true. And you know it, Hancock Sama, you beaten me... Two times by the way. Defeated all marines and pirated who came after you... I wouldn't call that fragile.
Hancock - *hic* That just shows I'm no just as much of a brute as some other warlords like Dracule... *hic* I'm quite a hypocrite now for berating him...
Hancock looks back at Coby who didn't express either fear or annoyance, but a genuine concern.
Coby – What happened to you? All the ride you were like your usual self, full of strength and motivated to find Luffy San but now... did you talk with Mihawk pained you that much?
Hancock - *hic* Me reuniting with my brother... one who didn't come to save me... at least Rayleigh trued to search where I was... but he just didn't know...*hic* couldn't he get interested to visit them? Did he just forget about me?!
Hancock didn't notice yet that she spilled the beans.
Coby was reluctant, but still he decided to tell her first before she comes to certain conclusions.
Coby then laid his back against her own.
Coby – Hancock Sama, I don't judge for what they did to you...
Hancock glances at Coby, wide eyed.
Hancock – You *hic* know?? I-I-
Coby – I won't judge you... When I learned about it for the first time, I was tempted to risk my life and kick those slavers into jail Cells.
Coby sighs
Coby – Hancock san, I didn't intend to send you to Impel Down...
She didn't even correct him this time...
Coby – Instead, I wished to get you over to SWORD base... where we could've planned out our next move. I'm not exactly with the Government you know...
Garp San also with Coby on that matter, they'd forced to keep that a secret from Sakazuki even if he'd be furious they let her escape.
Hancock – You *hic* didn'tintend... why?
Coby – Listen with all due respect... I am not like those Celestial Dragons... I became a marine a marine to save and protect lives... even that of a pirate like you. No, especially not allowing such heinous acts to happen again to anyone.
Hancock's tears didn't cease. There still are fools that still challenge celestials...
Coby unlike Luffy seemed like a pushover, yet still also has a pure spirit...
Coby – I'm sure Luffy San too won't ever let his wife be in predicament again.
At that line, Hancock didn't seem convinced.
Coby then found his head on her laps with her looking down at him, still teary.
Hancock – That's another thing Coby... *hic* Does he really think of me as his wife?
Luffy treats her like a friend... and deep down she fears that's as far as it's gonna get.
Hancock – I think he just sees a friend in me... no less but no more than that...
Coby wanted to reassure her, but ten he thinks about Luffy's behaviour... and begrudgingly he realise it won't work, Luffy isn't one into romance or marriage...
On that he didn't know how to respond.
Coby – Oh, I'm sorry to hear that...
Hancock – It's alright *hic* really... I opened my heart to someone at last...*hic* It's not like I wanted more from him ... but look at me now *hic*
He could feel her tears on his face.
Hancock – It's no fair... *hic* Hawky left me... *sniffles* Luffy left me *sniffles* And you say I'm nor adorable nor beautiful...
She looks him directly in the eyes, crying that one thing she's best at is potentially denied to her.
Hancock – *sniffles* Will you abandon me too Coby kun?!
And at that moment, he could feel his heart clutching.
His mind in chaos.
His body shaking.
He then gathers what courage he has in him.
He got his face out of her hands and gives her a tight hug.
"Hancock San"
He says her name, his voice sounding tougher than before.
"I am sure Luffy San and Mr Hawkeye didn't want to make you suffer... And nor do I. I promised to leave you, NOT without your agreement. That is a word I will not break"
Hancock slowly hugged him back...
"Then I ask again *hic* Do you think I am beautiful? Adorable? *sniffles* whatever!"
Coby then looks up at her , with his hand on her cheek.
"Most beautiful and intriguing woman I ever met. One of most valuable people that came out of the harshness of the pirate world"
She blushes.
Coby – You are also very soft and kind in reality.
Double blushing.
He really meant it, not just my beautiful body... but about me ...
She hugged him tightly.
She wanted to hold him like that a bit longer.
Hancock – You mean it right?~
She asked playfully, no longer crying as she wipes off her tears.
Coby – Yeah, I sure do.
Hancock – If so, I wanna be sure of that...
Coby – Wha?
Hancock – Coby, just one night... Please, spend a night with me... you will *hic* right?...
She practically begged him to...
Coby – *gulps* O-okay but just so you know, I am not very good at that so...
At that Hancock couldn't help but giggle.
Hancock – Don't worry...*hic* I'm not very much either... *hic* let's help each other...
Suddenly, she took him by the hand at one point and then she was on top of him in next one.
Before he could even say or do anything, she kissed him.
His lips were a bit rough and chapped but it felt nice either way.
A small slip of her tongue into his mouth had caused him to jolt.
"Oh, I know that you've been at least thinking about my body... You keep staring at my breasts, and at my legs..." she said as she undressed herself.
It was then she saw him in all of his glory.
He had some other scars other than that x-shaped one above his eye but they were a bit more spread out and sparse.
Some already start to fade.
But she could clearly tell that he was very muscular.
Not a soft spot to be found.
Not what he initially seemed.
She then took off her top.
Both of them bare for the other to see now.
He could barely say anything anymore.
He didn't even try to fight as to not get in her way.
His eyes practically close and his blush red like a tomato.
She quickly slipped on to his now erect large shaft.
It is so good~
The feel of his lips on her as she pressed her bare chest against his face.
The feel of his strong and firm muscles as she roamed her hands all over them.
She kept riding him until she could barely take it anymore and neither could he.
All of his juices had been able to neatly slip in and out of her.
That was all the way till the morning...
Where both could hardly feel some of their limbs...
That was a blast.
Relaxing even.
Hancock – Mmm, I feel rather fresh again. Do you too Coby kun?~
He couldn't really respond as he tried not to throw up after all that "workout" they've been through.
Hancock – I... see you don't really have stamina left for that...
Hancock couldn't really say she herself was entirely okay either as she rubs her head.
Hancock – Looks like I took everything that was there...
She begins to dress herself up before observing Coby's struggle for his clothes.
They really did it. Looks like a new relationship just began...
They couldn't say it was full fledged one yet though... it's gonna take some time.
First thing's first though, what should they do now?
Hancock – You can't stay with me here for long? We'd have to hand you back to marines eventually...
He hears sadness in her tone...
Coby – Well, whenever we find time we can meet up together. I think we'll meet much more every now and then...
Hancock – Hmm, that's... true. So be it then.
They were ready to go to Crocodile and negotiate Coby's ransom.
Coby still feels weird that he's a political bargaining chip now.
They then heard a knock on the door.
It was Galdino this time.
"Uuh your highness, Sir Hawkeye and Mr 0 are waiting for you"
Hancock clears her throat „I don't need to be told twice, tell them I'll come on my own"
Galdino – I see... On my way!
As he left, she was ready to attend their meeting.
Coby – I'll wait for you... don't worry.
Hancock smiled „I'm not worried... not now at least. I'll be back soon"
She then proceeded through the circus infrastructure, from her residence to the hallroom where Mihawk and Crocodile were waiting for her.
Mihawk – You feeling well?
They share a glance for a moment, she breathed in and out.
Hancock – Much better, worry not.
She didnt say it with contempt but with care.
He found it odd but didn't question it for now.
Hancock – And I'm ready to talk on our next move.
This she directed at Crocodile.
Crocodile – Good to hear that. Now as for the ransom, I already contacted the marines on this... for now they are hesitant to do anything. Let us see how that will go from now.
Hancock – So it may take a week or more?
Mihawk – That depends on how much public upheaval will take place.
Crocodile – And given his ties to the legendary Garp, it shouldn't be too long. Else Government may risk it's reputation I they lose both of their heroes in a row.
Hancock – Then I shall have him detained while you make a beneficial deal.
Crocodile - ... Pretty much. We'll have to be patient.
That she knew. And she actually wasn't really against it.
If anything she enjoyed her time with Coby while they were together for the next week.
They got so close that Buggy once even gone in to talk woth Coby just how intimate they were given all the screams him and others heard at night.
Hancock... beat the living crap out of him after that of course thoughtCoby tried to hide him.
Hancock also found Alvida was unavailable for a while after a wild night she had woth Mihawk...
She was rather confused but then Coby told her, Mihawk did it so she won't do anything to him.
Hancock talked with him about this as well, and lately she shown signs of maybe starting to normally after that...
She won't forgive him, not yet, not today... but it's a start.
She also had to contact Kuja Pirates, to let them know what happened. Well most of it at least.
They were relieved especially her sisters. It felt nice even Elder Nyon's voice...
She did had to adapt the surroundings of Cross Guild, and prepared since more recruits like Will, Kuro, Morgan... and many more may come in as Crocodile is predicting.
Regardless, they got to know a bit more about each other during all that time. Her and Coby.
Eventually of course it was time to part ways.
Coby – So this is it I guess. So my presenin Cross Guild remained a secret didn't it?
Hancock – Yes. I personally made sure those idiotic Buggy fanatics didn't spill the beans to anyone.
Coby – I see... you're pretty serious about this.
Hancock – Don't want to cause you any more trouble after this.
The Warlords are now Emperor level organisation now... staying with them would overcomplicate things. Now, if only he wasn't a Marine.
Hancock – Though I still feel offended that I am on paper working under Buggy. That clown himself doesn't believe in that absurdity how can anyone else?!
Coby – Heheheh well, what can we do? Looks like to be an Emperor you need a loyal army, an expanding territory and attractive charisma... Strength is important too but no disrespect to Sir Hawkeye... his face doesn't bring much trust.
Hancock held herself from bursting out laughing.
Hancock – True, true... I guess you're onto something there. And by the way, here...take this.
She then handed out a vivre card to Coby.
Coby – Wait, is this?
Hancock – It's my Vivre Card. If you find the time, come and see me. I will wait for you.
Coby – Ohhh, well this simplifies things for me. Thanks Boa.
Coby then covered his mouth.
'My tongue ran away with me... again'
Hancock – Mmm let's not go there yet. We are not yet that close.
Coby agrees with her on that.
„But until then Coby. Remember who you belong to~"
Coby sighs „You won't let me forget that won't you?"
In the end after the feal was complete, she sailed away with everything promised to Cross Guild as she blew him a kiss.
On SWORD base
After he returned into Marines hands, as he expected he got an earful and a little demotion.
His friends were worried for him too.
Hibari – I am sorry for what my dad had you go through.
Her father Akainu can one nasty piece of work.
Helmeppo – Honestly, do you live getting napped here and there Coby!?
Prince Grus – Oh shut it! H is lucky to get out with just a few more scars by the way.
Coby – Don't worry, it wasn't that bad really.
Kujaku – Oh? Is that so? Was pirate empress shown something we weren't yet?
Coby – Kujaku San!!
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Two years later at Sabaody Archipelago
„This seems to be the place huh"
He managed to find some time on his day off. So he came where he was asked to.
Shakky's Rip-off Bar...
Kind of obvious. Exactly why many won't search.
Coby - Okay then.
"Ah ah ah, are you a new customer?"
Coby then sees a bartender eyeing him.
Coby – Oh hello, I came to see Hancock... you know her right?
"What a mother wouldn't know her child..."
He realises then who he was speaking to.
Coby – So you are Shakky... It's good to meet you.
Shakky – Not just for you, Marine Coby... I've wanted to meet you for a while now. Me and Rayleigh that is.
So he guessed it.
Coby – Is there something she wants to tell me?
Shakky – Oh not just tell you~
He could see where she got that beauty from.
Coby – Honestly so much has happened over the previous year...
Or more specifically the colossal war that took place.
The overturn of the system.
After finding out about secret dictatorship of the World Government, all hell broke loose between global reset and global uprising.
Thanks to Luffy San and his father Dragon, not to mention Queen Vivi and new fleet admiral Fujitora the century long organisation was going through an internal reform.
There was much to be fixed and much to be done this year and probably for next one. Which was why they couldn't meet for a while.
Now they did meet before that and made sure to enjoy every second of it just in case.
Coby – Is she mad?
Shakky – Hmmm not quite. You'll see.
"Ah looks like we've arrived just in time"
They then see a few people coming into the bar.
One was a silver haired old man with scars.
"Ah so you're Garp's prized apprentice. It's good to see you again"
He felt proud and sad to hear his old mentor's name... and from a friendly tone, he could guess who this was.
Coby – Rayleigh san... you look rather worked up.
Rayleigh – Still got some steam left in me.
His fight against Sengoku was rather quite difficult for both of them, he owed one to Shakky for help.
Then the other two came in.
It was her.
Ex Warlord , pirate empress...
Carrying... a baby?
Hancock smiled "Hi dear, I'm glad you came. I almost thought you changed your mind"
Coby – Promises to keep remember.
Hancock – He learned that from me Iruka...
She says to a 1 year old baby in her arms.
She looks like Hancock but she had a pink hair...
It couldn't be.
Shakky – Ah yes, Coby... thank you giving us such a cutie for a grandchild.
Rayleigh laughed at her response while Coby couldn't really believe it.
Hancock then approached Coby.
Hancock – I wanted to tell you... but you had to do your duty, and if I did, you may have got more to worry about on your list.
She held out their Iruka , with Coby carefully taking her up.
He couldn't really explain what he felt right then and there.
Shakky and Rayleigh definitely understood however.
Shakky – Don't worry we will help along too. It was difficult for us too when we had Hancock Chsn and Mihawk Kun.
Rayleigh – Yes, we were pretty young too... maybe you two should've shown some self restraint at the start.
As much as Coby wanted to retort, his eyes were on his daughter now, who was playfully in his arms.
He smiled at her. Well looks like it's my time to see what it's like. Not the wildest thing to happen in my life.
His smile was noticed by his beloved.
She finally did it.
Hancock was happy now by their side.
She found herself at long last.
Save Game... and Quit!
Finally done. Phew, took me long enough bit it all paid off. I did my best to portray how the interaction would go between these two characters while also diving into some uncharted waters. Non Canon but i think it still works in the Multiverse which is Canon in One Piece too given Bonney's ability to tap into them. Oda sensei may or may not explore that further as do we.
Anyways, hope you enjoyed reading this rare story.
It may not be perfect but as creator of Final Space put it best, 'it's good enough for me'. I encourage you to do the same, continue doing the best you can.
See ya Folks!