Hermès

-Story cross-posted on Wattpad-

HELL YEAH !
So, If you are familiar with me, you must have known my two stories : Revenge of the swan and Black Feather. For obvious reasons, I took down the two ( bad grammar, lots of errors, OOC Strawhats and bad writing in general). I'm back with this one story, and if the reviews are good, I'll try to do more.

This story is a Smoker x OC. I'm rating in T for now, but it will be grading to M later as I will add smut and graphic violence. If it's not your cup of tea, I'll ask you to go check the stories under T !
My first language is French, so I'll probably be making a lot of mistakes, so don't hesitate to correct me.

As a last note, I apologize for the updating rhythm. I'm a working adult and I sadly can't upload a lot of content fastly.

Now, enjoy~

Timestamp : Loguetown, a Year before the Strawhat comes on the island.

Dialogue indication : "" - ""

Thought : " ….."

Whispering : -"..."

Prologue :

As the city was immersed in the dark, cries of help could be heard in the street. Desperate pleas, beg for forgiveness. The sheer emotions in the raspy voice would have sent shivers down the spine of the most cold-hearted man. It was heart-breaking.

Approaching the port, fresh blood stains were dripping on the wet stone, tracing back to a little group amassed around a beating corpse. Cold glare and spat were sent to the begging form, as they were holding the leg of one of the bigger men. The beating never stopped.

Don't leave me alone, please, please ! I'll be a better captain, a better one !

A sickening crack exploded in the air. A grave laugh, barely a whisper answered.

It's not that you're bad , captain; Is that we value our lives.

The injured were desperately trying to get on their feet. Bloody and bruised, they tried to smile , their eyes shining with tears.

You already took our flag, boat and treasure. We wanted to go to the Grand Line ! Why… Why are you betraying me ?

A tear runned on their bloody nose. The man laughed, ordering the other to sail.

I am not betraying you, captain. It was your dreams only, not ours.

He looked at them with pity, as they broke down in sobs.

We never choose this. You took us to Loguetwon without telling us we would leave East Blue. Smoker will be here soon. Have fun in a cell.

He kicked her, forcing her to let his leg go. Before leaving, he grabbed the person's chin, revealing a feminine face. The moonlight reflecting in her shiny eyes, snot and blood covering her quivering lower lips, the man could feel a tinkering regret in the back of his head.

We would have been happy, if you would have sailed only in these sea. We got a bounty because we thought we could be free under your commandment. That we could explore East Blue. But instead, you foolishly tried to take us to our death. Sorry Captain, but I'll be taking over you.

As the day started to break, the girl's mind gave out, letting her pass out on the floor. A last tear runned on her cheeks, as she slumped in the dark.

"I just wanted us to live an adventure…"

She watches as her first mate, her long life friends left her. She could feel her blood flowing slowly on the pavement. In her desperation to keep her friend, they stabbed her.

Soon, the rumbling sound of the marine's boots were heard at the port. As they came to arrest the crew, they could only see a pale woman losing her blood on the floor. Checking the bounties they had in hands, the marine in command hesitated. Was it really worth it, taking seven of them to throw and injured in their cold cell ?

Clap. Clap. Clap. Clap.

Heavy footsteps were heard, as the head of the Marine Station appeared. Seeing the slumped form, he grumped.

Well ? What are you waiting for, for her to bleed to death ? We can't arrest her if she's dead. Take her to the base, now !

Hesitating, the marine slowly nodded.

But, Captain Smoker, what should we do ?

Munching on his unlighted cigar, Captain White-chase Smoker grumped.

You heal her, then I cuff her. Heard ?

Nodding, the marine executed nervously. Taking the blood stain in consideration, Smoker looked disgusted at the sailing boat. As a black-haired woman approached him, he spat on the floor.

These freakin pirates. I couldn't even see people like this going this low. Hear it well Tashigi, they'r nothing but scum.

The well-named Tashigi nodded sadly.

Why did they sold her off ? They'v been roaming through East Blue all these years, I don't understand.

Looking at his subordinate, Smoker barely answered.

It's like this. Coward's couldn't see themself following a superior to their death. That'll be less pirate to hold in cell thought.

But- That's… Even if we had held them off, it's not like we would have killed them ? Why sell and beat someone like this…They wouldn't have made it to the Red Line anyway !

Smoker shrugged, going back to the base.

Coward's don't think about it. We'll ever know why they did it, but it's our duty to arrest pirates. Depending on what she'll do, she'll be either released or sent her way to the nearest prison.

Tashigi wanted to argue more, but as she looked at the bounty poster again, she gave up. Never would she understand criminals. Their minds were too corrupt for her own.

The next day, on the first page , a title made all of East blue raise their glass to the women. It was the end of a crew everyone knew as much they loved.

"- BIG NEW'S - THE PIRATE "HERMES" CAPTURED, THE BUFFALO CREW DISBANDED -"

"It's a big shock for all of East Blue ! The well known Hermes, who was making her way through our calm sea was apprehended at Loguetown by the new captain of the marine, White-Chase Smoker ! Following her capture, we have received the official statement announcing the disbanding of the buffalo's. The crew was famous on East Blue for amassing a bounty topping 800 000 Berry in total, as they caused chaos wherever they passed. Their captain, Ophelia Le Rouge known as Hermes, was famous for her robbery of no less than four marine bases and three Mayor's houses. - Ctn on page 5."
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