~Queen Of The Sea~
13
Double Crossing The Double Crosser
No matter what she tried…
Rheddii couldn't beat her uneasy suspicions.
Though she was supposed to be leaving…
She couldn't shake off this bad feeling…
And hid herself instead.
Just to see if her own suspicions were correct…
And much to her disappointment…
…It seems they were.
That's Luffy!
She thought to herself as she watched him walk in with a Ginger haired girl who had him in ropes.
But…
Who is that girl with him…?
She wondered.
…Did he seriously get himself captured!?
With a harsh shove she pushed the bumbling captain down onto the concrete and a cheeky grin.
"I've captured the thief~ Captain Buggy the Clown~" She chimed in, "And here's your chart back~"
What…
Thief!?
You mean Luffy was the thief who stole from Uncle Buggy!?
Rheddii thought to herself as she watched the scene play out.
No…
That can't be right…
Luffy is many things…
But a thief's not one of them.
She pondered, shifting her crimson eyes, trying to piece the entire situation in whole.
There's just no way that my big dumb brother…
…Would be smart enough to steal from Uncle Buggy successfully
She sighed.
Something else has to be going on here…
"Hmmm…." Buggy hummed as he watched the girl approach him and gradually hand back the stolen chart.
…The chart that he himself had actually stolen first.
"Not that I don't appreciate it…" he said softly, "But…why the sudden change of heart, little girl?"
"I had another fight with my boss~ and I just can't take it anymore!" she giggled.
What…?
Her boss?
Rheddii blinked a few times as her gaze shifted between Luffy and this mysterious ginger.
Yeah…
Something is definitely going on here…!
"So I thought– I'd see if I could join your crew!"
What!?
Rheddii gasped.
Join Uncle Buggy's crew!?
The Clown Pirate had a hard time keeping a straight face.
A snort broke free and he burst into laughter at the maiden's bold request.
"You're fed up, huh!?" he laughed harder, "I must admit you're an amusing girl– I like you! Of course you can join my crew!"
Wait–
He's actually buying that!?
Rheddii sighed.
But then again…
As Flashy as his fashion sense is…
Uncle Buggy never really was the brightest crayon in the box either…
Nami almost couldn't believe her eyes.
She seemed to be just as surprised to see Buggy accept her request so easily as Rheddii was…
I've successfully infiltrated~
She internally squealed in giddy delight
Pirates are so dumb and easy to manipulate–
"Hold on Uncle Buggy–" Rheddii said softly tugging lightly on his jacket, "Are you sure about that? You may want to think about that a little more…"
"Huh? Rheddii? What are you still doing here, dear girl?" he asked her, "I thought I told you to get a move on already…"
Nami reacted sharply tensing up as Rheddii stepped in to try and convince him otherwise.
Who the hell is this girl!?
Nami huffed to herself turning away so as not to give away her intentions.
If I'm not careful she could ruin my whole plan–
And what's this "dear girl" crap!?
Can it be she means something to him or–
Huh?
Nami's large eyes lit up as she caught a glimpse of the small treasure chest pressed tightly into this new girl's breast–
What's this now~?
Nami hummed.
He cares enough about this girl to lend her treasure~?
Hmmm~
She hummed softly and curled her lips into a cheeky grin.
If I can get this girl on my side…
This might work in my favor~
"Sorry Uncle Buggy it's just…You know how I mentioned I was looking for my friend?"
"Oh yes that's right— what of it?" he asked, "Do you need help or–"
"AHHHH~ Hey BESTIE~" Nami squealed playfully throwing her arms around Rheddii, "I finally found you! I'm so glad we're together again! I was so worried!"
Wh-What the hell!?
Rheddii grunted as she felt this woman's arm crush against her mouth keeping her from speaking anymore.
"Huh? What's this?" Buggy blinked, "You mean this is your friend!? This girl!?"
Rheddii grunted and quickly and tried to shake her head in refusal but it seemed Nami was ahead of her here–
"That's right~" she said to him, "She went on and on about you~ She's the reason I inquired to join!" she said, "She even helped me capture this guy for you for favor~"
"Oh really now?" said Buggy before bursting into a giddy smile, "I'm so happy~ What a relief to see my little Rheddii making friends~"
His little Rheddii, huh?
Nami smirked.
Things are starting to get interesting here now~
"Oh yeah~ We're total besties!"
"Well in that case…why don't both you girls just stick around with me for a while~" Buggy laughed, "If Rheddii's best friend is my newest crew mate– I'd certainly hate to take you away from her so soon!"
"Awww Thanks a bunch captain~" Nami giggled ash she squeezed her arms tightly around Rheddii's neck, "Isn't that great Rheddii~? It will be like a great big sleep over~ yay~"
She smirked as she leaned in closer to whisper into the red head's ear at a pitch that only Rheddii would be able to hear–
"You've got a bit of explaining to do…don't you think? …Rheddii~?" Name snickered.
"Tch…look who's talking about needing to explain some things, Bitch!?" Rheddii hissed back, sparking a animosity between them.
I get the feeling…
That me and this girl?
Aren't going to get along in the slightest…
She thought to herself.
And something tells me…
That this isn't going to end well for any of us…
To Be Continued