-CRUSADE-

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[name] had forgotten most of her childhood, she only vividly remembered the young boy she had befriended all those years ago. When she did attempt to recall her memories, she saw flashes of fire and pain. Lots of pain. In these moments a dull pain would spring forth from the depths of her mind.

So when she awoke in a strange place, an unknown male looking on over her, fright took over her small frame. A voice screamed out from the depths of her mind, over and over, "DANGER!". The reason for this is unknown but despite that she hastily shuffled away from the man. Her body curling into a ball against the wall of the room, trembling. Her breathing became rapid and shallow as she panicked, her palms pressed against the sides of her head.

In all honesty, Marco had expected something like this to happen. When he found the young girl, drifting amongst the waves, on what looked to be the remnants of a small boat. Her petite frame was covered in dried blood and bruises. Silently observing the girl, he slowly and carefully reaches his hand out to her.

When [name] felt his fingertips brush against her shoulder, she froze. Her body seizing up in terror, for some reason she was deathly scared. Why? "Hey, hey, you're okay. No one is going to hurt you, okay.", the doctor spoke out softly towards the child.

[name]'s breath hitched slightly as she slowly looked up towards the older male. The man who some would say resembled that of a pineapple, smiled softly at the girl. At that moment she didn't know why but tears sprung forth from her [e.c] eyes, sobs racked her body. Carefully as to not scare the young girl further, Marco gently picks her up from the bed, embracing her softly. His hand laid on her back holding her securely against his broad chest. The other laid on top her head, his fingers gently running through her hair as to soothe her.

What happened to this girl?

From then on the girl and the pirate formed an unbreakable bond.

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