𝓑𝓮𝓪𝓾𝓽𝔂 𝓪𝓷𝓭 𝓣𝓱𝓮 𝓑𝓮𝓪𝓼𝓽| 𝑶𝒏𝒆 𝒑𝒊𝒆𝒄𝒆

𝒞𝒽𝒶𝓅𝓉ℯ𝓇 15

⚠️ Warning slight sexual assault

"Without her," Hanabi began, her voice slightly cracking. Though she attempted to hide, Shanks and other members of his crew caught on. She clenched her katana at her side, holding it like a life line. "We wouldn't be where we are now."

Shanks shifted his gaze to Yue, who wore a solemn smile at her friend's words. Observing their attire, it wasn't anything he hasn't seen before. Yet, something he hasn't entirely seen before during their first meeting.

An attire of a blend of elegance and modesty. Yue's clothing consisted a long sleeved dressed. Painted in white, sleeves had a slight ruffle on the wrist  the coller halting at the neck. Mid collar, near the breast, her dress was joined by a string on both sides. It was a green turquoise hue embroidered flowers in a light tone of red with strings of purple. Paired with a black skirt and a slight low-heeled shoes. It contrasted well with her pale skin, hazel eyes and raven hair that was styled into a simple braid.

Hanabi, however, was completely different. As dark as the night, her outfit was fit for battle or maybe an assassination expect for the purple shoulder and knee pads. She had dark pants with black long sleeves and black shoes. The scowl on her face proved no friendliness, though she wasn't particularly nice to him (what a meanie), the scar in the corner of her lips made her seem intimidating.

"Where did you guys say you were from?" Shanks asked, eyes peering at them with interest. He watched the women slight glance at each other for a moment.

Though hesitant, while fiddling with her fingers nervously Yue responded. Her words coming out slightly muffled, but Shanks was able to pick it up. "Jinovia."

Fingers on his chin, Shanks thought for a moment. His mind trying to think of a time he visited such a place.

Then it clicked, his memory went as far back with his captain, Gold Roger.They had visited the country of Jinovia, an empire ruled by an emperor. Their culture rich in every single aspect possible. Not only that they had great food there as well.

Oh and the alcohol, don't get him started!

"I remember those days," Shanks reminisced, a fond smile on his handsome features. Then, he laughed as a thought came to him, "Man, they had the best parties!"

"Hey, Cap!" Yasopp smirked, the lid of bottle of alcohol on his lips. "Maybe we should stop while we are add it."

"I bet there are plenty of beautiful women over there too." Benn added, his lips in a grin. Everyone else laughed and agreed with his statement. All were excited to one day visit the country.

"NO!"

They all jumped at Yue's outburst. All eyes went on her, as she quickly covered her mouth with her hands, shocked herself from it. Her eyes were wide as saucers as she looked to the floorboards attempting to calm down.

None missed the tremble of her form.

Noticing this, with a hand on Yue's shoulder , Shanks gave her a reassuring smile. "Don't worry, we were just playing around." He grinned, "I met the king back then and were still friends-"

"You don't understand," Yue whispered, cutting him off. She did not meet his gaze, yet he could tell her tone held fear in it. She gulped, squeezing her hands together, "You don't-"

All eyes fell on Hanabi as she stood up a deep frown on her face. She clenched her blade at her side as she gritted her teeth, "We could take them."

Shanks lifted a brow, curious on who she was referring to. The rest of the crew were completely left in confusion at the scene.

Yue came to her friend's side squeezing her arm, her expression filled with worry. With firmness in her voice, she focused her friend's attention to her, "Have you lost your mind, Hanabi?!"