EMPRESS OF THE MOON , one piece

i. Big cut

With sweet nectar that takes your breath away
You know what you want, don't you?

𝐄𝐌𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐌𝐎𝐎𝐍

" H-HOLD ON, ARE YOU A PIRATE?! "

CHUGGING down the drink, Shanks grinned. He pulled out a piece of paper and threw it over to you. With shaky hands, you opened it, confused. Your eyes almost popped out of your sockets, not only was this man a pirate, he was one hell of a wanted one! " 4,048,900,000 berries.. " You read out loud, mouth agape. Benn scoffed, sending a glare to Shanks. " Now, don't show off in front of the lady, I had my eyes set on her first. " The red head only laughed in response, already starting a new bottle of beer. Placing down the poster, you uncomfortably sat there. Benn seemed to notice and nudged your shoulder. " We don't bite, not unless you want me to, of  course. " You blinked a few times, embarrassed, before grabbing the fork and started eating. The food was going to get cold. Glancing to Shanks, you got lost in your thoughts. It's not like you despised pirates, some were good and some were bad, the world wasn't only in black and white. You were just a little... cautious.

" So.. what do you do for fun? " You tried to start a conversation, they were stuck at your table anyways. Shanks thought for a few seconds, before laughing. " Oh, you know, rob other pirates, sink marine ships, party, ... kill people I don't like ! " He said, looking directly in your eyes. You back up a little, looking elsewhere. " Psst, he's trying to scare you. " Benn reassured you, groaning. " Alright then.. " You said, eating a bite of your meal. " What about you? " The grey haired man asked, putting out his old cig. " Uhm, I like to read! " You said, not too convinced. " Aww, so you're a nerd? " He taunted you as you got red. " Just.. sometimes! " You added, looking away. Slamming a cup of beer on the table, Shanks grinned at you. " Here, [name]! Have some! " You smiled at the offer, but shook your head. " Thanks, but I don't drink, and bedsides I'm already too tired to party. " Blinking a few times, he took back the cup. " Well, more for me then! "

" .. Is he alright? " You asked, furrowing your eyebrows. Sighing, Benn nodded. " I told him to not drink after waking up from a hangover, I'd be damned if he listened. " You chuckled, placing the silverware back on the table. Standing up, you smiled at the man. " I'm tired, so I'll head home. It was.. nice chatting with you. " Smirking, Benn titled his head slightly. " Leaving so soon? Well, no matter. It was nice chatting with you too, Miss. " Lighting up another cigarette, he bid you goodbye as you did the same. Shanks still didn't wake up, instead his snores got even louder. You were pretty sure he was the loudest in the tavern. Laughing at him, you turned to the man behind the counter, taking out the money to pay. Your soreness was getting to you, and you had to stifle a few yawns here and there.

On your way out, you felt something running into you. " Ow! " You fell on the floor, massaging your head. Looking forward, you saw a little child crying, he was injured. Your eyes widened in worry, as you immediately questioned the kid. " Hey, are you alright? What happened? " The kid whined louder, clinging onto you. He was a local who you played with often. " Big sis!! " He cried out, trying to wipe away his tears. " I.. I accidentally dirtied a man's suit, and he got all mad when I didn't have the money to buy him a new one! " He explained, looking up at you with doe eyes. You frowned, cooing at him. " Alright, show me your injury. " He showed you his arm, a big cut adorned his small limb. " Oh dear, how could somebody do this? " You frowned. Patting him on his head, you gently held his hand and placed a kiss on the wound. Your devil fruit activated, engulfing his arm in a dim light. " There, all done! " You stood up, satisfied. He immediately stopped crying and laughed. " THANKS!! BIG SIS IS THE BEST! " He yelled, punching the air upwards.

Shanks rested his head on his only arm, chuckling. Benn sent him a look, raising an eyebrow. " What? " He said as the cigarette burned out, almost finished. " She's got an useful devil fruit, don't you think? " The red haired man laughed as he watched his friend deadpan. " Weren't you dead asleep when it happened? " Shanks shrugged, throwing his head back. " Maybe I was! " Rolling his eyes, Benn looked back at the kid. his arm was completely healed, usually even if healed a cut as big as that would of have left a scar. " Do you think she'd join the navy? " The red head asked, grinning. He turned to him, tapping his fingers on the table. " Hmm, with a power like that, it's highly possible. " The one armed man's grin widened even more. " Oh really? " Putting out the cigarette, the first mate snarled. " Twenty thousand. " Shanks held up two of his fingers, a mischievous  glint in his eyes. " Twenty thousand berries she becomes a pirate. " Shaking hands, the two laughed. " Bet. "

Uh! Na na na na na na na na
'Til I find someone I love

𝐄𝐌𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐌𝐎𝐎𝐍