The Day It All Began (Mihawk X Shanks)

Chapter 1: How It All Began

Maybe it was a coincidence that they met. Maybe it was fate. But all that matters is what's become of it.
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The day that the Pirate King Roger died was all too depressing for the young boy. He was finally beginning to get attached to everything: the crew, the wild parties, the captain; it was as if he lost everything that day. Everyone in the crew was split, and he was left alone to travel the world again. With no place to go, the red haired boy walked into a bar on the island that he landed on.

As he entered the building, his eyes immediately laid upon someone. Without knowing, he began to approach the man. He realized only after he tapped the young man's shoulder.

"... May... I help you?" The young man replied, confused as to why a stranger approached him.

"I... Uh... I thought I might as well have a drink with someone since I'm alone tonight!" The red haired boy quickly replied with a stutter.

"...Very well." The man replied as he made room for the red haired boy.

"So uhh... Name's Shanks. Yours is...?"

"Mihawk. Dracule Mihawk." Mihawk replied as he gulped down the booze in front of him.

"So why are you alone? Are you waiting for someone? Also, nice sword; it looks heavy though. By the way have you hear..."

"Do you normally ask this many questions to strangers?" Mihawk replied unamused.

"Oh... I'm sorry it's a bad habit of mine. It's... Just that today's not been that great of a day. You know what? Let's change the subject. Where did you get that sword of yours?" Shanks quickly looked at the sword Mihawk had behind him.

"It's a long story. Anyways, are you side you're ok? You don't seem fine." Mihawk said as he looked at Shanks observantly.

"What? Of course I am! What makes you say that?"

"... You. You don't seem like the type of man to cry." Mihawk said as he leaned back on his chair.

Surprised, Shanks quickly wiped his cheeks to see that he in fact, has been crying. He wiped the tears away and looked away.

"I'm... I'm fine! I swear! I... Just need some fresh air." He replied as he got up from his seat. He placed his payment down and started to walk away.

"Wait. I need to go get some air too. I'll go with you." Mihawk said as he began to follow Shanks out.

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After walking around the town for a while, the two man decided to part ways.

"So uh... Where are you planning on going?" Shanks asked Mihawk as he looked out towards the night sky.

"I'll be traveling around the seas for a while. I don't like to stay in one place for a long time." Mihawk replied as he took something out from his pockets.

"Here. Take this. It's a vivre card. I think you know how to use it. Come find me when you've stopped being such a baby."

"I... I'm not a baby! I.. I just had a rough day! Anyways, I'm going to travel around for a while too. Maybe find a crew of my own. Hey let's fight the next time we meet! I swear I'll be strong and beat you in the fight!" Shanks replied with a wide grin.

Surprised by Shanks's smile, Mihawk blushed, but quickly looked away to hide it from the red haired man.

"F..Fine! You'll see how strong I really am the next time we meet!"

The two man parted ways, having not the slightest clue as to when they would see each other again. They had no idea that they were slowly growing feelings for each other.