A New Heart

On the Run

Sometimes I wonder why I do this to myself.
I was currently running. Running for my life.
A horde of marines were behind me chasing me.
I don't think I was worth it. My bounty was only 80,000,000 bellies. But I guess that was a lot compared to a marines salary.
A bullet grazed my arm.
Owww, I whined to myself.
I looked back as I ran. "Watch where you're aiming that shit!" I yelled back at them.
More shots rang out. They looked pissed they'd missed a more vital spot.

I could see the next town start to come into view. I could finally find a spot to hide.
Maybe attacking a marine base was a bad idea.
Eh.
It's in rubble now.

Coming into town I took sharp turns and zigged and zagged. It made it difficult for them to follow me.

I ducked into a bar and quickly hopped over the bar and crouched. I took out my dagger. I grabbed the bartender and pulled him closer.
Putting my dagger to his man bits I growled out, "Keep quiet if you wanna keep all your limbs."
The man began to tremble but nodded silently.
A couple Marines rushed in. "Where looking for a pirate on the run, have you seen her?"
The bartender spoke up, with further pressure from me and my dagger. "She ran out the back ten minutes ago." They started running over.
The bartender pulled open a cabinet hiding me from their view.
When I heard the back door shut I stood up. I smiled at the man and pinched his cheek. "Thanks pumpkin" I said sweetly. I braced myself on the bar and swung my legs over. Landing gracefully on my feet I took a moment to take a breath and fix my hair.
Then I made my way out the door. But out of the corner of my eye I saw somebody who looked awfully familiar.
I looked over and sure enough it was him.
Trafalgar Law.
I haven't seen him in probably four years. He was looking at me with shock. I ran past smiling at him and before I was gone sticking my tongue out at him.
Wow Law you looked pretty good.
I was out of the bar and down a new street.
I wish I'd of had time to stop and talk with him for a minute even just hi. But with all these marines after me there was no time.
Maybe I'll see you around Law.

Taking a couple bad turns and hoping one bad fence I ended up back against a wall and marines aiming at me.
I might have to use that technique.
I bit my lip. I didnt want to.
In the shape I'm in it'll probably kill me.
I was dehydrated, exhausted, and bleeding out through wounds on my arm and over my stomach.
The one in my stomach was the worst. That was the real gusher.
But I guess I have no chance. I can possibly die doing my technique or surely die with the marines.
I planted my feet getting ready.
"Akanechi, or Ace of Spades as you're known" said a voice from the sea of marines.
Then stepped out a pathetic looking man. "You're going to pay with your life for ruining my base!" He fumed. "I am General Orta and I will gladly be taking your bounty. Marines, ready!" They aimed their guns at me.
"Need some help Chi?" Asked a smooth voice.
I looked up and standing on the roof of the building my back was too stood Law and a couple other men. I'm guessing they are a part of his crew.
I smirked up at him. "That's incredibly helpful. I'd love your assistance."
"Trafalgar Law of the Heart Pirates!" Orta said.
Law simply ignored the General and his marines. His hat hung low, hiding his eyes in the shadows, Law looked as mysterious as ever. "But first we need to make a deal."
"A deal?" I asked. "What could you possibly want from me?"
"Join my crew, and we'll save your life. Sounds fair to me" he said.
I frowned at him. "I already have a crew."
His smirk never faltered. "The word has spread that Houta of the Spade Pirates was hung. The Spade Pirates are no more. Your crew disbanded."
I glared at him. He could be a real son of a bitch. "I'll die before I join with the heart pirates!"
He chuckled. "So be it." He and his men backed off.
The general smirked at me. "Tsk tsk, now you're even abandoned by your fellow pirates. Nobody wants you Chi. Let me and my men take you out of your misery."
I could kick that mans ass.
Sucking in my pride I said, "You're so cruel Law! Fine. I'll join your crew."
"What?!" Orta said.
Maybe he could play with me in a weakened state but he couldn't take on Law.
Trafalgar came back and smirked down at me. "What was that?" He asked cockily.
"I'll join your crew." He just looked down at me for a minute. "What do you want, to seal it with a kiss?! Save me jackass!" I yelled at him.

"Quickly shoot her!" Orta said.
My eyes went wide as they began to fire.
Son of a bitch!
"Room."
Law landed on the ground before me and his blue dome went over the marines, and Law did what he does best.

Bad news for me though, some crack marine had gotten a good shot and hit me in the shoulder. Fucker.
I slumped down not being able to hold myself up. I felt dizzy and sleepy. Blood began to slowly drip from my mouth.

Law came up to me when all the marines were dead. "You don't look so good Chi" he taunted.
I wanted to slap him, give him the bird, spit in his face, something other than just sit there looking exhausted.
"Hn" I said as the best acknowledgment.
He picked me up and began fast walking towards the docks.
My head slumped on his arm.
"Chi!" He yelled, pulling me back from sleep. "You stay awake. You can't sleep until we get back to the ship" he said with urgency.
"I'm tired Law" I said in a weak voice.
"I understand. But you can't until we get to the ship. Do you understand me?"
"Mmmm" I hummed as my answer.
"Chi, that's an order. As your captain I order you to stay awake."
"Yes captain" I manage to whisper.
I keep holding on and staying awake until finally I see the docks through my blurry vision. "Look the ship" I said.
"Chi!"

I passed out after that. Couldn't keep my eyes open any longer.