Two Lines (Shanks x yn)

1. Two Lines

Two lines.

As I stare at the test before me, all I can do is sigh.

When did this happen? Why did this happen? How did this happen? Well... I know how this happened but my brain cannot compute the fact that I fell pregnant even though I thought I was being careful. The last few weeks of incredible nausea, headaches and just feeling downright unwell have led me to taking this test and lo and behold, the answer I was half expecting is right before my eyes.

For the past 5 years I have been a member of one of the strongest pirate crews in the world 'The Red Hair Pirates'. Having joined when I was 19 after being kidnapped from my home town and almost being sold to the leader of a gang that had insane devil fruit powers, the Red Hair Pirates came in and sorted out the mess. Once it was discovered that I had great knowledge of medicines, herbs and the like, Hongo, the crews doctor, asked me if I would like to join and that he would speak to their captain. Apparently my knowledge is grander than even himself and I would be quite useful. Also once I was uncuffed, during the fight I managed to knock out 5 gang members with nothing but straight hands. Impressive right?

Well that was 5 years ago. Over the past half decade, the crew and I have done more than I could've ever dreamt of. I learnt things about herbs that I never would have if I stayed in my town as well as save countless lives on the way.

'I'm tired' I mumbled to myself.

'Say something kid?' Hongo chimed in when I was walking out of the bathroom, quickly hiding the test in my pocket.

'Nothing, just talking to myself'.

Hongo stared at me for a bit then said 'Go get some lunch. I can finish up here'. We were testing out some unknown herbs we found on the last island when he suggested I take a break. I can tell he thinks something is wrong. He's a doctor. Having barely eaten any thing for weeks you could tell I'd lost weight. Especially only being a smallish person to begin with.

'Yeah, sure' was all I could say. I walked out the room and went straight to my bedroom. I sure as hell had no business eating right now. Even the sight of food was enough to make me gag. Luckily I had some salty crackers and water at my bedside table that I could manage to stomach a little so I didn't pass out.

To be honest, I had too much on my mind to even want to eat. How would I tell him? What would his reaction be? I doubt he wants a kid. We are pirates, he is an Emperor and one of the strongest out there. Many want him, us all, dead. All of us had hefty bounty's. A pirates life was not for someone pregnant or a baby. Shit. What do I do? Do I even want to be a mother? Even though I only just found out I was pregnant today, it's been something that's crossed my mind for the last few weeks. Reluctantly taking the test today was to confirm my suspicions.

Sleeping with the captain wasn't something I planned on doing. When I first joined, he treated me like the rest. As a friend, someone who I could count on and would make sure I was always included. Considering all the crew are men and I'm the only woman, it was nice to not be looked down on and treated as an equal.

Then 10 weeks ago, after an incredibly drunken night at a bar, we both gave into temptation and ended up in bed together. Just once. One damn time was enough to get me pregnant. Even though it was a night full of passion, lust and whiskey, I knew it was wrong. A line we shouldn't have crossed. When we woke up in his bed together, I told him this would never happen again and I was sorry. He just looked at me with a sort of sadness in his eyes but then agreed that it was this one time and we would keep this to ourselves. It was enough to put a smile back on his face and give me reassurance that what happened that night was a secret between the both of us.

Being a mother wasn't in my plans but the thought of getting rid of this life, the life inside of me, was heartbreaking. I knew I couldn't go down that path.

Maybe I should leave. Sneak out at night. We are currently docked at another island, tonight I'll leave and not turn back. I know deep down that this baby is something that would ruin his plans and dreams. Disappearing would be the best option for all of us.

'Yes, that's what I'll do. It's the only way everyone stays safe and stays happy. I'll leave tonight'.

- hi, if you ended up reading this first part, thank you. This is my first fanfic and I am currently hyper fixated on Shanks. Expect more of these pregnancy stories with other characters. As a romance reader, enemies to lovers and the pregnancy trope are my favourite -