Four years before God Valley, two people cross paths on a forgotten island. The island has secrets. So do they. Both buried under a thick layer of soil and sorrows. But some things have a way of surfacing whether you're ready for them or not. A slow burn told across two timelines and two POVs. From firelit nights in Guanhao to the event the world pretends doesn't exist. A story about what it costs to be claimed, and what it means to be chosen instead. This is a One Piece fan fiction. I do not own the original characters or world - only this story. This story can be enjoyed without prior knowledge of the manga (in my humble opinion) !!!!! Contains spoiler from the manga up till chapter 1159 !!!!!!!