Chest Box (Killer x Reader)

Chapter 9: Quality Time

Sounds of swords clashing echoed, while some of the crew who are not busy are placing their bets.

"I don't know, I'm switching side. I'll bet on Heat."

"Nah, I'll stay on y/n but will bet just a little amount to be sure."

"Bahahahaha, she looks exhausted already. Give the lady a break."

You were heavily breathing but Heat looks like he wasn't even doing anything. He only have few visible sweats.

"I...wish... I had your height." You said in the middle of catching your breath roughly.

"You need to figure how to work things out. During a battle, you cannot really choose who to fight..." He swings his left sword and you blocked it but he caught you off guard when he quickly bent down and tripped your feet with his leg. You fell down followed by the crowd grimacing and saying "oooooh" in unison as if they can feel your pain when your back hit the floor. When you opened your eyes, Heat is already pointing his sword on you that indicated your defeat.

The crew who bets on Heat cheered in victory. The ones who placed their bets on you had sad faces as they gave off their money.

"Back when you challenged captain, you were fast." He commented.

"Yeah, but that is because I tried to study his attack from what information I've gathered. And to be honest, if it was a fight till death, my brother would have killed me easily." You explained.

"Hmm, possible. But I can tell you have a great point in speed." Heat held his two swords in one hand to help you stand.

"Yeah, but you're faster" You sighed.

"You'll learn your own speed too, are you okay?"

"Yes. Another game." You took a deep breath. He smiled and placed a hand on top of your head.

"Take a rest now. It's not okay to abuse yourself."

"But I can still fight." You're so eager to be better, wanting to surpass your limit.

Someone tapped your shoulder. You turned and there's Wire handing you a cup of water. He even told the crew that the betting game is over.

"Take a rest now." He says like a strict teacher in a school.

You sighed, giving him a saddened look and took the water from him.

"I'll train you later, promise." Wire assures you.

"Really? Then, I'll rest for 30 minutes." You smiled and went to sit near Mohawk who's currently fixing some guns together with Masclara.

"1 hour." Wire corrected. You were about to protest but he left already with Heat.

"Yeah, an hour is enough. You've been training with Heat for almost 3 hours with 2 wins and 7 defeats." Mohawk said.

"No need to brush my score in my face. I'm originally a cook, an author and an artist not a warrior or a pirate." You cleared.

"I used to be a botanist and underground member too. But now, we're pirates. You'll adjust too in this pirate life sweety. " Masclara said enthusiastically and it made you smile.

"I hope so." You smiled.

"But don't overdo your training." She chuckled and wiped the nozzle of the gun. You placed your cup beside you and took a cloth to help them clean the other guns.

You saw Killer walking with Kid on the other side of the deck, going up to the helmsman where the navigator stood with a map. They seem to discuss something about the next island.