Without You, The Beginning of Magic {Magical AU}

Chapter 7: Departure (Part 1)

Aunt Makino soon came out and grabbed us before we headed back inside. I sat between Sabo and Ace as we ate. As promised, I gave Luffy the juiciest meat rack. For my presents, Bell-mère, Rayleigh, Shakky, Nojiko, and Nami banned together and got me a magic sewing kit. It allows me to apply my mana into clothes to let me put properties in them.

Aunt Makino got me silkweed fabric as well as some other types of fabric to play with. Garp and Luffy got me a reinforced charm bracelet to hang the charms on instead of the necklace. Shanks got me a new bedspread, still bunny themed, but it's apparently made to help one feel less anxious.

Ace and Sabo made me little mana crystal figurines of what they would look like as bunnies. Zoro did as well, but he also gave me a training katana that when mana is applied it becomes a normal katana which is the same weight.

Honestly the high society debut wasn't worth mentioning. Everyone was fake and wanted to flatter me. I never went to any parties after that. I spent my time training and studying relentlessly. Time went on and a year later went by. Law gave me a bottle of messages every week until my next birthday. However, I wouldn't be home for that.

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I finished packing my armor into my ring along with a years worth of sketchbooks and art supplies, along with some fabrics, some of my favorite books, my magical sewing kit, my flask I got from Rayleigh, my sketchbook diary, some hygiene products, and finally a pair of flats made of adamantium on the bottom and Tuleweed. Tuleweed is a stronger, more durable substance than silkweed.

I slip on a traveling cloak along with my black combat boots with adamantium bottoms and heels before securing my locket. I put both bracelets, the figurines, his hair clip he made me long ago, and the extra presents in my ring before finally putting my hair up in a high ponytail, slipping on my crown and scarf, and heading out. "Gengi?" I huff softly as I felt him in Uncle Shanks' office. I decided to stop by the kitchen to grab a backpack and fill it with food that could sit awhile. Along with a fire starter, mess kit, and then a few strawberries for me and bananas for Gengi.

I took a deep breath as I held my locket and it glowed gold. "I'll be safe. I promise." It glowed red then green, then blue, then green, then blue, then red, then gold. It proved my mind was a mess, but something surprising happened, it turned from flashing to a part of the crystal turning to each color, making it rainbow. Dark red, gold, blue, light red, and then green around it before it turned clear with everyone's sparkles inside.

I stood there holding it, "... What the fu-" I turned as Makino walked up rocking Artarius in her arms. I hid it in my shirt before looking at her, "Hey." She huffed softly, "... That time, huh?..." She hugged me, "Be safe and come home whenever you want. Make sure to hide the fact you're a princess and make sure to always keep your jewelry on. Bring some herbs with you for emergencies and b-" I hugged her deeply, "I love you and I'll be back a few months before the academy in three years..." She nuzzled my neck, "I love you too sweetheart... See you then." I kiss Artarius's head, "See you when you can talk and walk Art."

I waved then made my way to Uncle Shanks's office. I take a deep breath before knocking and walking in, "Uncle Shanks?" He looked up as his eyes softened at my traveling attire. I look down to see Uncle Sengoku, "Uncle Sen!" He huffed and I sat next to him as Gengi hopped into my lap. I pet him softly as Uncle Sen asked, "Where are you going?..." I glanced at him then down, "... I'm going to the north... To the frontier. I want battle experience and I need to train with people that aren't afraid to hurt me..."

I looked up sternly, "I will become the best battle mage the world has ever seen! I'm going to spread my name and travel the world with Law!" I huff softly, but blinked at their proud smiles. Shanks got up and to his desk, "... Iri... Wear this at all times... It's a watch that scans the area and has a map of the kingdom, so you don't get lost... It also updates any inaccurate information. If you apply your mana it will project the map up and it also holds pictures of every birthday and event... It includes us though. It only reacts to our family and has a tracker... We couldn't add telepathy magic yet because anymore enhancements and it would break..."

He walked over and slipped it on my left watch. It had an adamantine border with small mana crystals of Aunt Makino, Uncle Shanks, and Uncle Sen. I blush softly and giggle as I hold it to my chest. "I promise!" Shanks held my free hand as I held Gengi in my other hand and walked me out. "Make sure to stay alert and safe. Rest properly and stop in towns."

Uncle Sen handed me a book and three pouches, "One has five thousand copper pieces, another has ten thousand silver pieces, then the last one has three thousand gold pieces. The book is the average price for everything. Spend it wisely and don't show it off. You can think of a way to make money. Maybe go to the adventurer's guild and start there..."

I smile and nod, "It'll be easier to make money and spread my name if I become an adventurer! I also can't use my status as a princess, so if I make myself high enough in the guild my joining the frontier is more credible!" I giggle, "Great thinking!" He sighs softly as Gengi hops down and turns larger into the size of a horse, "I'll see you in three years..." I look to the side before hugging them deeply and grinning, "I love you guys! Wish me luck!" I run and jump onto Gengi gently before scratching his head, "Let's get going..." He starts hopping off as Uncle Shanks and Uncle Sengoku wish me safe travels and to be safe and have fun.

I put the money into the ring, but turn and lay on Gengi as I open the book on prices. "Let's go say bye to Nami and Nojiko before heading to the next closest adventurer's town. I don't think I should do it in this town." I hop off, "In fact, let's go by foot, so they don't see you like that just in case there's rumors."

He nods and turns small and hopping onto my head as I walk and read the book. I looked up as two guards stopped me, "Who're you and what's your business?" I giggle at their nervousness. They knew all along, huh? I point to the town, "I'm currently trying to go visit my friend in the town, but... Why am I getting stopped?" I giggle more, "Georgy. Amun." They huffed and patted me on the shoulder, "Have fun kiddo... Be safe. We'll miss you." I wave to them, "Train harder and I'll see you in three years!" I hum softly as I made my way out to town waving at the people I've gotten to know thanks to Nami and Nojiko.