Dadan never mentioned a thing the next morning. You'd expected that; she'd sounded so drunk that there was bound to be some memory blurring. You'd experienced that with Mother many times before.
It still hurt though.
But at least something good had come out of that painful experience. You and Ace found that you tolerated each others presence now. Which, you thought as you trudged along, could never have happened otherwise.
"You okay there, Sai...Angel?"
You resisted the urge to shy away from The Marine's hulking body. This was awkward...too awkward for your liking.
Iva left yesterday with very much the same reaction as when you'd left the ship. After his wailings and tearful goodbyes had vanished beyond the horizon, you'd been struck by a very distressing thought.
You had no belongings. Which meant you had no clothes or (you blushed at the thought) undergarments. Or any money to buy these with. And it wasn't like you could borrow any of Dadan's...
As soon as you said that, she and The Marine looked at each other and guffawed. Apparently there was a small village nearby where his grandson lived.
That was where you were going today. With The Marine.
Hence the thick atmosphere.
"So...uh...what sort of clothes do you wanna get?"
You pulled your new hood over your head to shield him from view.
He coughed and tried again, "You're gonna love Makino, she's a great seamstress."
Silence.
"She's the one Luffy's staying with-OH," his face split into a toothy grin, "Have I told you about Luffy?"
You groaned, "Yes; I'd appreciate it if you don't mention him again."
"HA!" He pointed at you triumphantly, "You said something! I win!"
What? You stared at him sharply. Was he a child?
He chuckled under your scrutiny, scratching the back of his neck, "Well...you're normally to scared of me to speak, so..."
Your lips pursed.
"Say," The Marine grumbled, "why're you so scared anyways? Us marines are on your side, well, the side of the Nobles, so what's the reason?"
You didn't say a word, focusing on the path in front of you.
He sighed, "And we're back to the silent treatment...But I swear-" He pointed at you in aggravation.
You flinched.
"-you weren't like this with other marines. Just me."
Oh yes, you hadn't forgotten that he'd once been part of an entourage for Mother and you. The reason for said entourage escaped you, but the silhouette of the large man had burned itself into your memories for good.
Along with the memory of Mother hissing in your ear.
"You see that man, brat? He's a child of D. Make one wrong move, and he'll eat you."
"But Mother...I thought he's a good guy..."
"Ha! You're so naive! Listen up, and let Mother tell you another lesson. Never, and I mean never, trust a D. They are God's natural enemies, and since we are the closest to Gods that means that they are ours."
"Even him?"
"Especially him. He's a wolf in sheep's clothing. Make one wrong move, brat, and he'll gobble you up in a mouthful."
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Broken Faith
Fanfiction[F!ReaderxASL] It's hard sometimes to accept who or what you are. That thought came to you when you were only six years old. Because being one of the infamous World Nobles wasn't enough, now you have to live with a robotic arm after the fire that de...
