"Thank you." I said, sitting up in bed and looking at Shanks.
He had saved me from doing anything else that I would have regretted. He and the Red Haired Pirates. And he's continuing to help me.
"You don't need to say that every time," Shanks smirked as he ruffled my hair.
"You don't need to keep ruffling my hair, especially from the amount-" I started,
"Captain! Something bad happened on the Moby Dick!!" one of the crew shouted as he banged on the door.
He then proceeded to tell him, that the Third Division Commander is on the verge of Death due to being stabbed in the back by Marshall D. Teach, who was apart of the Second Division, under Portgas D. Ace. I went pale, and my heart started racing.
"I can save him." I said, getting up and grabbing onto Shanks shirt; though, my legs were shaking and I wasn't wearing any clothing.
"By the time we meet up with the Moby Dick, you'll be needing another dose. And, if you heal him it will make your constitution worse." Shanks said, putting his hand on my cheek with a frown.
"He's Ace's brother. You told me the Whitebeard Pirates are a family. I care greatly for Ace and Luffy." I told him, putting my hand ontop of his and giving him a look of determination.
~~~
He was right. I could smell every drop, as I stood next to Shanks who was speaking with Whitebeard, all of the Commanders with him - with the exception of Thatch. I could tell which room he was in, I knew the fastest route.
"She doesn't look like she's doing well either." one of the commanders scoffed,
"I can heal him. The more time is wasted, the less confident I am about healing him." I said, looking up at Whitebeard as I grabbed onto Shanks cloak.
"Are you able to bring him up here?" Shanks asked, looking to a Doctor who was standing beside Marco.
"No. She will have to go down bellow." the woman said, looking directly at me with narrowed eyes.
"It's fine." I looked up at Shanks,
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I leaned against the wall, gripping onto my eyepatch as Thatch sat up patting himself and moving around. I was thirsty. I wanted to drain him, I wanted to drain everywhere else.
"Hey- Shit." Thatch said, as he grabbed onto me before I could fall.
"Shanks...Hurry..." I said,
He nodded and lifted me into his arms princess style, there were shouts of glee as Thatch ran past others, and when we got to the deck; I could hear cries of shock and happiness, but, Shanks was the loudest.
"Shit! I told you! Benn!" Shanks shouted, as he threw off his cloak and shirt while rushing over.
"Red Hair-!" Whitebeard started,
"My apologies Whitebeard," Benn cut him off,
Next thing I know, Shanks is holding me, and Benn is forcing me to open my mouth and moving my head to Shanks shoulder. My teeth sharpened out of instinct, as the smell of his blood filled my nose and the sound of his heart beat was clear. I sank my teeth into his shoulder, he let out a grunt as he tightened his hold on me so I wouldn't fall.
"You damn brat." Shanks grumbled,
Tears slipped, as I drank. I hated this, hated needing to do this. Benn told my story, from how they met me; and what I am. After he was done, I forced myself to stop drinking from Shanks; as Ace apologized for forgetting our promise and then thanking me for saving Thatch.
"You don't ever have to apologize to me Ace. He's your brother, of course I would help." I said, looking down at him - since Shanks was still holding me.
"I guess I owe you another thank you Shanks," Ace said, grinning at Shanks.
"You shouldn't be thanking him Ace!" Yamato shouted from the mast, I could hear the smirk on his face.
"He's right. You give her more injuries than help her." Benn said, a slight smirk on his face as well.
"Shut up! It helps Irena!" Shanks scowled at the two,
"We're going to have a Party tonight with the Red Haired Pirates!! In Thanks for saving my Son and your Brother!" Whitebeard shouted, everyone shouting in happiness.
"Pops! / Shanks! Unknown Ships approaching!!" the look outs from both pirates ships shouted.
"How many?" Benn asked,
"Ten from the West!" Whitebeard's look out shouted,
"Fifteen from Southeast!"
We were surrounded and there was a total of Fifty ships. None of them had pirate flags, or marine flags. They weren't wearing uniforms either.
"The one in front of us has a dude who looks similar to Irena!" one of the Red Haired Pirate look outs shouted.
"Describe him!" I shouted, looking to the post.
I snickered after he described the person. Shanks got an annoyed look on his face.
"Why is that bastard here with Fifty ships," Shanks grumbled, tightening his grip on me.
"Who has my ship surrounded brat." Whitebeard said, annoyance in his tone.
"No clue. We'll have to celebrate with you later. Benn! Let's make a run for it!" Shanks hollered, as he started heading towards the ship.
"He's my biological brother." I told Whitebeard, as I patted Shanks head.
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