"Introducing the SUPER ship, The Ocean Heart!" Franky said, striking his signature pose with Ryan right beside him.
"SUPER!" The two cheered. Rogue grinned at the ship. It was built similarly to the Thousand Sunny. The figure head was a classic mermaid, her hands cupping the symbol of Aoi and Ace lovingly to her chest.
"It's awesome!" Rogue said, grinning up at the ship. With those words of approval, everyone started to board the ship.
"Okay, in this little bag is all of the poison antidotes, medicine, bandages and other equipment you might need for your journey!" Chopper said, handing a bag to Kaiyo.
"Thank you, Chopper." He said as he boarded the ship.
"Use this transponder snail to contact us if you need help." Nami said, handing a transponder snail to Nari.
"I got it mom." She said.
"Don't forget to get all your meals in!" Sanji reminded Nari.
"Geez, dad, we'll be fine!" Nari said and boarded the ship.
"Try not to get lost and train every day you can." Zoro reminded Kuina and Kosen.
"Got it." Kosen said.
"Make sure to stay close to Rogue and Ashe." Ki said.
"No worries, Mom." Kuina said.
"Remember to keep your inventions SUPER clean and well maintained." Franky reminded Ryan.
"No problem at all!" Ryan said and joined the Roronoa twins as they boarded the ship.
"Ashe, Rogue." Luffy said. He laied his hands on the shoulders of his daughter and nephew.
"Whatever ends up happening, I want you two to stay together at all times. And Rogue, I don't care who it is you talk to, do not tell anyone your name is Portgas D. Rogue. If anyone asks, you are my son." Luffy said.
"Why can't I go by my father's name?" Rogue asked.
"Your father was the first Prince of the Pirates. Ace was the son of First Pirate King Gold Roger. He did everything he could to hide that fact from the marines. He knew if they found out about it, he would be hunted for it. Somehow the marines found out about it anyways, and if they learn that you are the son of Ace, you will be hunted for the rest of your life. Yes, being my child paints a target on your back, but if anyone out side of this crew were to know you are Ace's son, then everyone is going to forget about me and you'll be the world's most wanted man." Luffy said. He drew Rogue in closer to him.
"I promised your mother I would protect you. Don't make me a liar." He said, hugging both kids.
"You can count on me." Rogue said, pulling away and boarding the ship.
"Ashe, do not leave Rogue's side." Luffy said. Ashe hugged Luffy.
"Don't worry, dad. We'll be at Amazon Lily before you know it!" She said and ran off to join her cousin in the ship.
They set off, Nari setting their course for Alabasta. Everyone waved goodbye to their parents except for Rogue, who stood at the front of the ship, staring off in to the sky.
"I'm coming, mom." He thought.
Soon, Water 7 and the Straw Hat Pirates were out of sight. Nari focused on keeping them on course to Alabasta. Kosen napped peacefully on deck. Ryan was polishing his riffle. Kaiyo was polishing his pistol and practicing his aim. Ashe was sitting behind Rogue in wolf form, watching him carefully. Kuina watched him from her spot in the crow's nest.
She sighed to herself.
"Oh, Rogue. What do I have to do?" She sighed. "Even mom didn't have this much trouble with dad..." She grumbled in to her elbow.
Maybe, just maybe, she'd be able to admit her feelings for him on this trip?
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RT_Strawhat_Ninja: sorry this one is short, but I want to get to the main point of the story. See ya next chapter!
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The Son of Ace.
FanficMonkey D. Rogue always believe his dad was the man of rubber who became king of the Pirates. But now, Luffy reveals to Rogue that he is not a Monkey D., but a Portgas D.! With this new information, Rogue sets out to find his mother, when he finds he...
