Sᴡɪᴍᴍɪɴɢ ɪɴ ʀᴇᴅᴅɪsʜ ʜᴇʟʟ. Eᴜsᴛᴀss ᴋɪᴅ.

24. Foreshadowing Disaster

You left your fathers house a few days ago and had been staying at your place. Now you were sitting in Kid's workshop as requested by him. He wasn't working on cars with everyone else, instead they were crowded talking about something.

"Hey, (Y/N) might know how to help." Wire said, catching your attention. You immediately looked up at him, confused.

"Huh?" You said.

"We were wondering...do you know anything about Shanks?" Heat asked. You could tell they were up to something.

"I guess so yeah. I've talked to him many times. What is it what you guys want?" You said, raising a brow. Killer got ready to explain before Kid approached you.

He lifted your chin with his finger and looked into your eyes as his arm snaked around your waist.

"We need a bit of insight on him. I want to challenge the yonko. It's quite the scene but I need more territory as well as power. So go on, what do you know about him?" He said.

"Kid...I'd help if it wasn't something so dangerous. I grew up around Yonko's and gang lords, it's gonna end up with you dead. I don't think you understand Shank's full power." You said softly.

He scoffed and let go of you.

"You think I can't take him on? I'm more than capable."

"Kid really. I wouldn't be telling you this if I wasn't certain about the outcome. Shanks is a yonko for a reason. You seem to forget he grew up with Rayleigh and Roger."

"Pfft. Like you've met Rayleigh." Kid said with a grin.

"I have. I met his wife as well. He's still as strong as he was then. You'd have to be at Rayleighs level to even be able to think about taking Shanks on. Rayleigh was Rogers right-hand man and they thought Shanks everything. You're not gonna stand a chance." You said sternly.

"Rayleigh is 78. The man can't be as strong as he was then." Kid said, rolling his eyes.

"They don't call him the Dark King for no reason. Don't underestimate him or Shanks. They will rip you apart." You said. Kid only scoffed at your words.

"I'm going to get Shanks. I don't have to listen to you or Whitebeard." Kid said harshly. You let out a soft sigh. He was getting on your nerves but you knew there was no stopping him. You had no other choice.

You caressed his cheek with your hand softly.

"I might not get a chance to do that again so, if you really want to try and take Shanks on, go ahead. Remember to be safe, though that might be impossible considering who you're up against. Just don't die." You said.

He stared at the sincerity in your eyes.

"I leave tonight." He said as he leaned down and placed a kiss on your forehead.

You were surprised he was so kind to you in the moment. He was only like this with Bonney and since then, he's had women over constantly only to kick them out the next morning.

Kid turned away and continued discussing with his crew. A part of you was angry but anxiety overcame your body as you left the shop. You had to make sure Shanks didn't kill him.

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You sat at the restaurant dolled up nicely. You waited patiently for the man as you sipped a glass of champagne. A man in a white dress shirt and black dress pants approached you. You looked at him and smiled. That familiar red hair was slicked back and he looked quite charming.

He took a seat next to you, his men surrounding the area to make sure nobody disturbed.

"Shanks! I'm glad you could make it." You said, flashing him a gorgeous smile.

"Of course. I couldn't pass up the opportunity to meet with you. Whitebeard would never allow this." He said with a laugh.

You nodded and smiled, shaking the glass of alcohol.

"That's true. He'd never permit you to do this with me ever." You giggled.

Shanks scooted closer to you, resting his veiny hand atop of yours. You chatted nicely with each other and ordered a few dishes. It was a good night, now you two were just finishing up the main course and sipping on expensive wine.

"Shanks, you're a fair man aren't you?" You said, raising a brow.

"Of course I am, my lady. I make fair deals and good exchanges."

"Great. You see...I have a friend who plans to challenge you. You know how much I'd do to keep those close to me safe...I don't ask you to avoid him, I only beg you do not kill him." You pleaded.

Shanks looked at the sorrow in your eyes before he let out a deep chuckle.

"Of course, on one condition. You have to spend a night with me. I'm not implying sex, just another date." He said with a sincere smile.

"Shanks, I owe you my gratitude. I'll repay you for this favor in any way."

"I enjoy time with you. Besides, it's not like I'll get many chances to go on a date with Roger's worst enemies daughter. I grew up rivals with Whitebeard and now I have to put up with him. You know he'd take my head if I asked for your hand in marriage." He laughed.

A blush painted your cheeks as you nervously laughed.

"Shanks, that's kind of you and I have no issue with the dates. I'm not seeing anyone but marriage? You'd have to beg to even propose to me, Whitebeard would never permit it."

"Unfortunately. But that's alright, he'll warm up to it soon." He said with a sheepish smile.

He was very romantic indeed. You enjoyed time with Shanks but you had to make sure Kid was safe. You couldn't let him die.

The night ended with you kissing Shank's cheek goodbye, leaving the man swooning over you. He was an adorable lovesick yonko.