Reincarnation? /One piece/

Ch-17

"Luffy dear,,I never said I would Join ur crew."

Aile said, making Luffy whine.
He gave her a puppy dog eyes begging her to Join,

"Come on, It will be fun!"

"And how fun is that? "

This question made Luffy pause, as he doesn't want to spoil himself about the adventures. He wants to experience.

" hm? "
Aile, raise an eyebrow,
Confused why Luffy paused.
And she saw him hesitating.
A thunder bolt struck her in realization.

" Well, I guess I can hang around for a while, but Dear, I can't be an official member. So I'll Just be an Ally, Because I prefer doing things in Solo mode. "

Decided to not point out Luffy's weird behavior, Aile changed the subject.
As she to can't handle too much cuteness from the puppy eyes of Luffy.
She can endure but not for long.

Luffy beamed, and smiled.
He the eagerly ask

"That means ur going to stay, Right? "

Luffy's eyes sparkles, like that of a child asking for candy. Aile who almost fainted, and needed sunglasses. Endured the stab of the shining stars that came from the Rubber boy. She turned away, avoiding the bright sun and replied.

" For a while, yes"

" Yatta! "
Luffy Jumped from his seat, and hugged Aile, from the back.

"I said for a while, Im not a real member "

Aile said, but Luffy didn't listen and kept jumping like he won a lottery, after he pulled from the hug.
After Luffy ignoring Aile and her protest. Aile gave up and, let him have his celebrate dance.

"Anyway, back to my question, who are u? "
Zoro said,
" u still haven't given up?,, Aile is Aile"

" I know!,, but that's not what I meant! " Zoro yelled,

Zoro pov:
' seriously, they Just can't take a hint.
Its obvious that she's dangerous, the way she handled a battle like it was nothing, and her way of holding a blade. I'm pretty sure its for ninjas but, there are no ninjas in the east blue, and everytime she swung her blade.

It gives me a shiver down my spine, like it would change its direction to me, at any moment. Her presence alone, makes me feel fear and wary of who she is. If she gives me this kind of presence, then one thing I know for sure. Shes's Not Someone Who, I Should Be Messing With.'

I sighed at my Captain's words.
"u know what, I give up. Do whatever u want, I guess I won't pry on ur business, unless it involves the safety of the Crew. "

"Shishishi, Don't worry Zoro, She's an Ally. She won't hurt us."

" how can u be sure of that? "
I asked

" Why would she Hurt someone she saved? "

3rd pov:

" Saved?,  what do u?....-Oh! "
Zoro was about to ask what he meant. But then remembered, Aile Using her Ability, when they were about to get shot. And her protecting Luffy, everytime a dangerous weapon was about to approach him.

" But that's different, u won't know a person just because they saved u. Sometimes people want something in return, when they offered kindness.....Just like when u said u would free me from being tied up, but the condition is, I will have to Join ur crew. "

Zoro said honestly, turning to Luffy who's reaction was blank. He bit his lips and were in a straight thin line.
Luffy avoiding Zoro's gaze, to not feel Guilty. A sweat was slowly falling from Luffy's temple.

Zoro sighed, was about to speak but was cut off by Coby.

" Didn't Aile saved u from drowning Luffy-san? "

This made Zoro raise an eyebrow,
"Drowning? "

" hmm, my first meeting with Aile."
Said Luffy, looked at Aile, who was helping Ririka and Rika. Bring the orders to the table their currently sitting on.

" u weren't drowning, just to be clear."
Aile said, placing the foods on the table. " I wasn't? "
Luffy asked, Titling his head

Aile who sighed and explained.
" No u weren't, but u almost did drowned. "

" How did u two even met? "
Zoro questioned.

" we met, by me saving him from getting swallowed by a whirlpool. While he squeezed himself inside a  barrel."

"  I didn't squeezed mysel-...oh!  Well yeah I guess I did, But didn't u also pushed me inside it before closing it. "
Luffy pouts at Aile saying he didn't do anything wrong.

" I pushed u because u were too slow. "
Replied fast by Aile, while avoiding Luffy's pouty face.

After Aile place all the food on the table, they all dig in. The one to finish first was Aile, who got up and went to the kitchen. Where Rika and Ririka are, she bid her goodbye to them. And explained where she was going, and what happened. Which made Rika cry, Aile confronted her, and promise to visit someday.

And Rika promise to behave. After that Aile went to the three, who are finished eating.

" I'll ready the boat, for our journey."

Aile said, Luffy excitedly nod, while Zoro respond with "hm "

"do u need help? "
Asked Zoro, which Aile replied
" nah, I can do it on my own. "

Zoro then nod in understanding, as for Coby who looked at Aile with a teary eyes. Aile noticed and gently pat him on the head.

" We will be leaving u here, So do ur best on becoming an Admiral. I'm sure our path will cross again. Take care of ur self Dear. "

Aile Softly says,

Coby pov:
'I already knew that they would leave soon. But I still can't help but feel sad.
I think I will miss this warm feeling, everytime Aile-san gently pats my head'

Zoro pov:

I unconsciously glared at Aile's hand while she pat Coby on his head so gently.
' why do I feel so angry, seeing this scene? '

I thought as I looked away from the scene, and "tch " which I  didn't even noticed I did it. " what's wrong with me? "

3rd pov:

As Aile pat Coby's head. Coby's ears turned pink, which Luffy notice it and pout. He took Aile's hand and place it on his own head.

This action made Aile, Coby and Zoro
Baffled.

To be Continued :
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