"Buhahaha hahahaha!" Garp, Helmeppo, Grount, and Captain Koby were all laughing. You were out to dinner with them. You'd told them what you'd said to the new Warlord and why he'd gotten so scared. You'd found it funny too but it had been a week and the novelty had worn off, at least for you.
"I get it you guys but come on...it's not that funny."
"It's pretty damn funny." Grount wheezed, "considering the only ghostly person we have on board is you."
"GROUNT!" Captain Koby yelled.
"It's alright, my nickname has been Ghoul Doctor for a while now I might as well own it." You shrugged.
Garp was watching you with everyone. You'd really come out of yourself and allowed people to see the true you. He felt like crying, like he was watching his own grandchildren.
"So Koby, you exited about your banquet?" Grount nudged.
"Oh well...I don't really see the need for such a big to-do. I'd rather it be a big party spread over several ships. We wouldn't need to use to use the citizen's tax money that way. But Sengoku-San said its about publicity. And he wants me to bring a date." You felt glances land on you, you drank from your cup to avoid saying anything.
"Oh yeah? You have anyone in mind?" Helmeppo asked but his star was still on you.
"Unfortunately Koby doesn't get to choose his date." Garp growled. You looked up then. Koby's eyes were on his plate and a frown on his face. "There's a young aristocratic girl who has taking a liking to Koby and has asked to be his companion."
"Why can't Koby just say no?" Helmeppo yelled.
"Cause her Dad endorses the Navy with billions of Belis a year, and the higher ups don't want to lose his support. So they're strong arming Koby to do this."
Your heart felt heavy as if it weighed over 1,000 pounds. You understood the political side of it, but you were irritated.
"It's just one dance Vice Admiral Garp." Koby tried to make it sound better, but it didn't make the bad feeling go away.
"Keep telling yourself that kiddo." The happy mood was now gone. Everyone feeling somber about what the higher ups were making him do. "By the way Ghouley you're to report to Rear Admiral Hina tomorrow at 1pm. Don't be late." He went back to eating and You nodded not even bothering as to why she wanted to see you. You'd never met the woman, you just knew she was beautiful and had a powerful and useful devil fruit.
~That night~
You were sparring with Captain Koby both of you exchanging blows and you getting in a few good hits but ultimately it was Captain Koby who claimed victory.
"I think that's enough for tonight Captain. I have to meet with Rear Admiral Hina tomorrow."
"Ah Y/N-San wait!" You turned to see him walking over to his bag and pull out a little velvet bag. "Here this is for you." You took it.
"What's this for?"
"Uh well it's actually a late birthday gift...I didn't know it was your birthday back then and I hadn't prepared anything. But on the island we made a stop at before coming back, I found this neat little trinket shop. And I saw this and it reminded me of you." Curiosity got the better of you and you opened the bag.
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Wind in our Sails KobyXReader
FanfictionY/N is described as hardworking, dedicated and very good at reading people. She is also described as quiet, strange, and gloomy. When Y/N is transferred to Koby's Unit he is determined to have her open up to him and to befriend her. But as he gets...