"Are you mad at Shanks because of what he did?"

Ah...he remembers then. You glanced around them, and saw some nosy people were observing. You frowned and called Luffy back to where you were as both of you walked passed Crocodile and Jimbei. This time standing as you faced the sea, leaning against the rail as Luffy stood next to you.

"I'm...upset with Shanks if I'm being honest with you Luffy. I've known him for awhile and if I got any chance to see him, I did. I shared everything with him, while I thought he did the same." Luffy looked at you with a small frown and furrow on his brows.

"He must've had his reasons—"

"You think I am not aware of that Luffy?" You interrupted sharply, quickly muttering an apology as you looked at the sea before them. "I've never met my father Luffy. I've always wanted to, and know more about him. Shanks...knew this...and yet he did not tell me." You clenched your fists as a wash of betrayal went through you, you looking at Luffy from the corner of your eye under your cap.

"That is not all. After Alabasta, I went to Shanks to tell him of how you were. When I also brought up that Ace was there and he was looking for a man named Blackbeard, all of a sudden his smile disappeared and turned serious. When I tried to ask if he knew him, he completely changed the subject and sent me away as fast as I arrived. He knew about Blackbeard and did not inform me." You said, emotion in your voice as Luffy kept silent only widening his eyes at the mention of Blackbeard. "I could've... I would've known sooner...about Ace at least. But he gave away nothing...just pretended everything was alright when it wasn't." You touched your forehead in remembrance of what he did. When your kind savior kissed your forehead with soft eyes.

"Maybe he was trying to protect you." Luffy said, touching his own hat in memory.

You looked at him tiredly.

"From what Luffy? From who? Blackbeard? My father? If he did it just for my protection...then he doesn't know me well enough that I can protect myself."

"You're right."

You looked over at Luffy in mild surprise. "What?" Luffy clarified.

"You're strong. And if Shanks doesn't know that, he's being stupid." Luffy childishly phrased, causing a twitch of your lips in amusement at his wording. "But... If you want to know why he didn't say anything...maybe you should go ask him yourself." Luffy finalized. You looked at him in thought. You were thinking about facing him and ask him exactly why, so you can know. But not now. You have other things to deal with. You slowly formed a small smile as you pulled Luffy towards you, kissing his forehead gently. You pulled away and saw him blink in surprise.

"That, was to show my thanks to the Future Pirate King." Luffy immediately gave you a bright grin and his signature laugh as he hugged you, causing you to fall down on the floor. Luffy suddenly having the urge to wrestle once more as he tried to hold you down only for you to head butt him, quickly getting his head in a headlock to do an specially strong noogie as he cried out in protest to stop with a laugh. You let go and helped him up with a small smile, your eyes quickly turning determined as you looked down at Luffy.

"We're going to save Ace. Right Luffy?" Luffy's eyes turned the same as yours as he gave a strong nod.

"Mm!"

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Mmmm...why did Shanks do that? We still don't know. Probably never will.

...

Just kidding! XD

But you've turned back to yourself, kind of, thanks to Luffy. Such a good kid.

REMEMBER TO COMMENT ABOUT THE STORY AND NOT JUST THE QUESTIONS GUYS!! ^.^

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Author: *blinks to see who came in*

Kaku: *walking in with slight confusion and looking behind* Paulie said it was my turn. But, why is his face so red? What did you ask him?

Author: *waves it off with a mischievous grin* Ah~, you know Paulie~ Gets red for everything~ Just sit down so we can get started.

Kaku: *sweatdrops but sits in the chair in front of her anyway* Alright then, start.

Kaku: Hmmmm...*gives off a nostalgic grin* When she was still an agent, and I just started, she wasn't like the others...her eyes were old and gave nothing away most of the time back then, but she still...*raises hoodie up* thinks* 'Kind to me. Even when I was cold to her back when we were both agents. Even when she rescued us from Enies Lobby when she didn't have to, even when I gave her a cold look and didn't even thank her. She was kind to me.'*murmurs with a small blush* Her kindness. That smile. I like those the most.

Author: ... *hums* I see... *thinks* 'So far, all the main pairings they like her strength or 'something' they don't have. While all the side pairings said her kindness or smile... Interesting.' *speaks again* Okay, Kaku. Now the general questions.

From @pokemon-is-fun :

Do you guys ever wonder what would have happened if you never met Silver Blood?

((Your second question has already been answered, @pokemon-is-fun. As well as InternetSenpai from Quotev.com and Lotusse from Devianart.))

And from 55t14 on Qoutev:

What is something Silver Blood has done to make them blush?

Kaku: Never met (Y/N)? *looks up to the ceiling in thought*  ... I don't know if I would've been able to show my real personality to CP9. She's the one that told me it's okay to smile after all, back when she rescued us in Enies Lobby. For the second one...

Author: *raises big 'NO SPOILER' sign*

Kaku: ...um. It's when we were still agents. That's all I can say.

Author: *nods* Okay~ Now next question~ ^_^

By @Amethyst_Heart :

What would you do if Silver Blood does not pick you?

Kaku: Why would I do something? *furrows brows in confusion*  Obviously she likes them. I'll just continue on with my own life.

Author: Woah! I like when men respect woman's decisions! AWESOME!!! XD

Kaku: *scratches nose* It's really n-nothing.

Author: Okay~ Last question for you~

By PandaPenguin01 on Qoutev:

How much do they like/love Silver Blood?

Kaku: That's...kind of a difficult question. *frowns slightly* ...to protect that smile of (Y/N)'s, I'd probably do anything. I hope that answers it? *looks at Author and sweatdrops*

Author: *grinning with closed eyes* Mmhmm~ *looks at papers* Ah, bring Lucci in would you Kaku? You will interviewing him as well.

Kaku: Lucci? I have to interview Lucci?

Author: *looks up at him* Yes. The readers asked for you to do it. *tilts head* Lucci isn't going to do anything. And he can't give worst glares then Mihawk, so you'll be fine.

Kaku: I'll just get him. *walks out to bring Lucci in*

Author: *sighs to herself and mutters as she gets up from the table to go to the couch in the corner of the room* He's probably going to be as difficult as Crocodile. Stubborn cat.

*Kaku and Lucci walk in*

Hattori: Coo~ Coo~ Coo~~

Lucci: *immediately sits down on one end of the table* putting the violin softly down on the hard surface* Lets get this over with Kaku. So we can go back.

Kaku: ? Alright. *sits down at the other end and gathers papers* looking through them*

Lucci: *petting Hattori softly and says in a low voice* Start.

Lucci: ...

Kaku: ...

Author: ... *slow sweatdrop forming*

Lucci: ...

Hattori: Coo~ Coo~

Kaku: ...*sweatdrop formed*

Author: ...*eye twitches* Hey, Lucci. You gotta answer the question.

Lucci: *looks at author with dark eyes, making her slightly flinch* Silence can be an answer, correct?

Author: *brow furrows down into a mild glare* Lucci, no joking around. Answer. It's not that hard of a question.

Lucci: *dark smirk forms* My, my. The author has a backbone. Alright. I'll answer it.

*Author and Kaku internally sigh in relief*

Lucci: *closes his eyes* In truth, I didn't quite expect her desertion from CP9. But at the same time...I felt it was something that she would do. *opens his eyes when he heard the author making noises*

Author: *waving manically the 'NO SPOILERS' sign in the air behind Kaku who was trying to ignore it and not to sweatdrop*

Kaku: You felt like (Y/N) would do that? I'm surprised you didn't say something to the Director.

Lucci: *looks at Kaku* looks at the author and forms a annoyed frown*

Author: *jumping up and down with the sign with a crazy worried look*

Lucci: ...I cannot disclose if I did or not. But my thoughts?

Hattori: Coo~~~

Lucci: It seemed that Silver Blood had enough. Perhaps I was a bit disappointed, when the idiot left. Now though...*dark smirk forms with sadistic eyes* we may fight to the fullest. No more spars the next time we meet. For we made a deal, her and I, the day she left. *eyes gleam* And it is still in effect, even now.

Kaku: *was looking at him weirdly the whole time but now snapped to attention*

Author: *wanted to break the sign* thinks* 'THE HECK IS HE DOING?! HE WAS SO CLOSE TO SPOILER MATERIAL!'

Kaku: I'll...accept that. If the author is okay with it. *looks at the author that's trying not to scream* ...I'll take that as a yes. General questions are next.

From @pokemon-is-fun :

Do you guys ever wonder what would have happened if you never met Silver Blood?

((Your question has shall
now be answered, InternetSenpai from Quotev.com and Lotusse from Devianart.))

What do you like the most about Silver Blood?

Lucci: *hums* Probably not as interesting. Even the whole time she was an agent, it was filled with days that were not dull. The pirate may be an idiot, but she's an interesting idiot. *looks downwards, remembering (Y/N) smiling at him in Enies Lobby and saying she rescued him cause they are comrades* A naive idiot as well... That scum...has the oddest mix of qualities... My personal favorite you're asking? *mind wanders to the past, how she foolishly cared for his life each time they went on a mission together. How (Y/N) would poke and tease him, not fearing his dark looks or what he could do to her, yet did not. How she accepted missions with a bitten lip and cold gaze, and how he strangely did not like those cold eyes if they ever fell on him* ...

Kaku: ...Lucci? You didn't answer the question...

Author: *stops wanting to scream and looks over at Lucci with observant eyes*

Lucci: ...*chuckles*

*Kaku and Author widen eyes*

Lucci: My favorite? The fact that strong prideful woman is an idiot. The fool...*chuckles once more* that, infamous stubbornness and naiveness to save everyone...who knew those would be redeeming qualities? *smirk forms and says...fondly?* That scum...

Author: *wide eyed* thinks* 'Lucci's favorite thing about her is the thing he always insults her about??? He LIKES her idiot self? But...he also said strong...does he not just mean physically?'

Kaku: *also wide eyed* I, uh, er, next question!

And from 55t14 on Qoutev:

What is something Silver Blood has done to make them blush?

Lucci: *scoffs* The scum has never been able to. Flustered? Perhaps the closest is when she said those things back in Enies Lobby when I was still conscious.

Kaku: Okay! Good answer. Two more and then you're done.

By @Amethyst_Heart :

What would you do if Silver Blood does not pick you?

Lucci: Holds no consequence to me. I would still chase after her.

Kaku: *furrows brow* But...she already picked someone else?

Lucci: *looks at Kaku with narrowed eyes* Gin Chi and I made a deal. The only one from CP9 that she would allow to be captured by is me, and that comes when our promised fight and my win comes forth. And as far as I'm concerned...*smirk forms* if there is no formal contract or bond, the scum is still open for the taking.

Author: *thinks* 'Holy freakin shiz. Lucci is NOT messing around. Well, at leads he didn't say he would kill them, unlike Doflamingo...'

Kaku: *brows go downward in annoyance but keeps silent* Last question...

By PandaPenguin01 on Qoutev:

How much do they like/love Silver Blood?

Lucci: *raises brow as he pets Hattori as the bird coos* smirks confidently* Enough to place a mark on her.

Author: *clenches fist*

Kaku: *narrows eyes* What is that supposed to mean?

Lucci: *closes eyes* Let it mean what you want. The scum and I have...strange ways to show our...relationship. If you want a scale...*shrugs with a mocking smirk* see how red her ears can get, and how many times. There. Easy enough.

Kaku: *tense smile forms on his face* If I wasn't mistaken Lucci, I think you were not only mocking me, but the reader's.

Lucci: *looks at him from the corner of his eye* Oh? *lowly says* How so? I answered the question.

Author: Kaku. Lucci. Enough. You did answer the last question Lucci, you may go. Kaku, you may leave as well.

*both leave while Kaku is trying not to glare at Lucci's back*

Author: ...*looks at papers*  Ah...its Shanks turn. I forgot to tell them to call him in...oh well. *cups hands around mouth* SHANKS! YOUR TURN!

Shanks: *walks in with a slight concerned look as his eyes look to the side* Author, did something happen with those two? Should we calm them down?

Author: *waves her hand* No, no. It's alright. Thanks Shanks. *looks at Shanks and blushes* Man, good costume Shanks.

Shanks: *blinks* Dahaha! *grins* Thanks Author! So, *sits in front of her with a smile* Shall we start?

Author: *smiles back at him*  Alright! *looks through papers* Ah...*furrows brows* I apologize in advance Shanks. These questions are a bit...difficult.

Shanks: *shrugs nonchalantly with a smile* It's alright Author. Just go for it.

Author: Okay...

Shanks: *tilts head with confusion* Mah? Between me and (Y/N)? Nothing has happened...*looks at author with furrowed brows* Did something happen to (Y/N)? She alright?

Author: ...*sad look* I can't answer Shanks, sorry... Do you have a guess on what this reader is talking about?

Shanks: ...*is silent and a thin line forms on his lips* ...I have an idea. I haven't told her yet.

Author: ...

Shanks: *leans back and plays with his bottle of rum* For the other question... (Y/N)...she was different the first time I met her. Her eyes back then... *looks down in memory with serious eyes* ...I don't want them to look like that. I'll say this to that observation. *looks up, eyes shadowed* You think (Y/N) is suicidal now do you? You don't want to know how she was back all those years ago then. And for that question. *raises a finger to his now smirking lips with his scarred eye in a wink* Sorry~ Secret~

Author: ...O/////O Uh, o-okay. Nice job Shanks.

Shanks: *smiles* Anytime author.

Author: *looks at papers, slightly flustered* Alright, next few questions.

From @pokemon-is-fun :

Do you guys ever wonder what would have happened if you never met Silver Blood?

((Your question has shall
now be answered, InternetSenpai from Quotev.com and Lotusse from Devianart.))

What do you like the most about Silver Blood?

Shanks: Never met (Y/N)? *eyes turn half lidded* I wonder sometimes too...if I never met her... Never met her that day, the first time I saw her. She would be different from the woman I love today. *smiles softly* Those determined eyes...that strength to keep moving forward from a past that wants to drag her down...that smile...*blinks* Oh, dahaha! *small flush on his cheeks* I sort of rambled there didn't I? Sorry about that.

Author: ... -///////////- Totally... Fine...you managed to answer both questions so...Next one.

And from 55t14 on Qoutev:

What is something Silver Blood has done to make them blush?

Shanks: Dahaha! *laughs sheepishly with closed eyes* She said something many years ago that caught me off guard. I'm sure the author will disclose what it was when the time comes. *drinks from his rum bottle*

Author: *gives him a thumbs up for not spoiling anything* Nice Shanks! Okay, just two more and then you're done.

By @Amethyst_Heart :

What would you do if Silver Blood does not pick you?

Shanks: *stops drinking midsip* Eh? Am I supposed to do something? *smiles fondly* If she's happy, and still has that smile on her face no matter who she picks, I can live with no worries.

Author: ...*murmurs*
so many men for relationship goals. O////O Can't handle it.

Shanks: *looks at the author* Huh, did you say something?

Author: N-NOTHING! Last question!

By PandaPenguin01 on Qoutev:

How much do they like/love Silver Blood?

Shanks: *blinks and scratches his back of head with a laugh and smallest of blush* Dahaha! I don't know! How far is this world from the sun? *laughs again* That's how much!

Author: I...um. O///////O woah. E-Er. Okay. I-I...*gives up and deflates* Just bring in Smoker please. As well as Paulie.

Shanks: Dahahaha! *gets up and ruffles Author's hair* You're doing a good job author*smiles* Keep doing what you're doing. *walks out to get Smoker*

Author: ........... 0////////////////////o *head falls towards table to hold a squeal and blush* thinks* 'THATS SO NICE!! SHANKS! YOURE TOO NICE! CANT HANDLE IT!'

Smoker: *walks in with Paulie behind him as he smokes his two cigars* ...*sees Author with head on table* Author?

Author: *looks up* Blushes into a tomato red* O////////////////////////O *goes to faint again*

Paulie: *realizes what's going to happen * Ah, SHIT! *quickly gets in front of the concerned Smoker to block his half naked body* Oi! Author! DONT FAINT! I'm blocking him!

Author: *blinks and recovers, looking up* O-oh...S-sorry. I-I-I'll just...*points to corner of the room with the coach and lies there as she tries to hide her face*

Paulie: ...*turns around to look at Smoker* At least put a jacket over yourself or something! Do you WANT to kill the author?

Smoker: *tightens mouth around cigars* It wouldn't have matched with the costume, and even if I did get one, I heard those construction jackets are too tight. *crosses arms* I need air.

Paulie: *raises arms up above his head in agitation* Fine! Whatever! Lets just get to this interview. *sits down in the chair that has his back towards the author* At least here she won't be able to see you either unless she stands up or tries to raise her head higher to look.

Smoker: *sits down as well with an arm behind the back of the chair as inhales his cigars and exhales* She won't need to. She only overlooks if there is any tension between other's and for no secrets to get out. *looks at Paulie, giving a small calm smile* I don't think that will happen with the two of us. Now, start.

Author: *collects herself (or trying to) as she hears they're about to start* thinks* 'I gotta sit up and look over them. I have to! Just don't look at him, and you'll be fine.' *sits up from chair, looking at the papers she has in her hand and carefully listens*

@RandomFucker asks:

Smoker: ...*blows smoke from cigar as he closes his eyes with furrowed brows* ... She's strong.

Paulie: ? She's strong? You like her cause she's strong?

Smoker: *grunts* opens his eyes* Don't misunderstand. Although, she's always been ahead of me physically ever since we were kids. No...*opens eyes in a half lidded gaze as he looks towards the ground* She's been strong, with everything. When I first saw her, I saw a wounded idiot proclaiming her dream with a prideful and determined stance. I had doubts at first...but then I realized...that the wounded brat known as (Y/N) went through shit a kid should never have gone through. *closes eyes a little tight as he thinks about what
(Y/N) told him in the ship towards Impel Down about her past with CP9* ...she always went through shit. She was always surrounded by shitty situations that would make the strongest man crumble in defeat. Not her. *eyes open slightly, holding a fondness to them* No...never (Y/N). She can never crumble.

Author: *got a little teary eyed*
('°̥̥̥̥̥̥̥̥ω°̥̥̥̥̥̥̥̥｀) *thinks* 'Smoker...'

Paulie: *closes his eyes as well* a smile of his own forms around his cigar* Yeah...I can't see (Y/N) doing that either... Alright, next question.

@Kimora-sama asks:

Smoker: *thoughtful look forms as his brows furrow together* Probably when we were kids. Those assholes of Loguetown picked on (Y/N) constantly, even the little ones. I can't sit back and see her just take it without fighting back when I knew she can kick all their asses. *runs hand through his hair as he uses his other to keep the hat up, blushing* I was a shitty brat back in the day too, so, I kicked their asses for her. But...that second part...*closes eyes tightly as color crawls through his face in a scowl* ...when we were marines. Or specifically first became marines... *thinks of (Y/N)'s constant trusting closed eyed smiles towards him and sudden hugs filled with warmth* hand comes up his face to cover the redness* That's all I can say about the idiot.

Author: >//////////////< *low muttering* Oh God. Please. No more Smoker. I'm not even looking at you but I can imagine your face right now.

Paulie: *brows furrow* (Y/N) got picked on by some brats?

Smoker: *takes hand away from face, already collected himself* nods* Yeah. They eventually learned their lesson. Brats and the other townsfolk.

Paulie: *smirk forms* Perhaps another lesson should be in order for the future?

Smoker: *chuckles in amusement and shakes Paulie's hand* Remind me to do that with you. Nothing is wrong with a few extra lessons. *smirks*

Paulie: *nods and let's go of Smoker's hand to look at the questions* Alright, next one.

@Buggie-thornpaw asks:

Smoker: ...the hell is that question?

Paulie: I...*looks at paper* don't really know. It was accepted by the author so, it's a valid question.

Author: *raises thumbs up above Paulie's head for Smoker to see to confirm that it's alright*

Smoker: *scowls with a small blush* Tch, alright... *closes his eyes and thinks* remembers how in the past,
(Y/N) liked for him to stay sometimes during the night to look up at the sky to see the moon* and when they were marines, they walked during the night as well talking about mundane things or just to be in one another's company* ... Moon gazing.

Paulie: *blinks* Moon gazing? Isn't it supposed to be star gazing?

Smoker: *says lowly but softly* No. Moon gazing. It'll always be moon gazing.

Author: >///////> *groans*

Paulie: *looks back at Author with a sweatdrop* Hey, you okay?

Author: *waves hand and covers face with the other* J-Just ignore me. Pretend I'm not here right now.

Smoker: *leans to the side to see the Author* You alright?

Author: ...*falls over on the couch with a little bit of blood coming down her nose* looks delirious*

Paulie: *looks at Smoker with an angry anime expression* OI! DONT FACE YOUR BODY TOWARDS THE AUTHOR! *breathes in to calm down* Gah, just last few questions and then we're done.

From @pokemon-is-fun :

Do you guys ever wonder what would have happened if you never met Silver Blood?

((Your question has already
been answered, InternetSenpai from Quotev.com and Lotusse from Devianart and @pokemon-is-fun's second question))

And from 55t14 on Qoutev:

What is something Silver Blood has done to make them blush?

Smoker: ...*furrows brows at first question* I don't even want to think of that. It would be unpleasant. The idiot (Y/N) I know wouldn't be the same. And *closes his eyes and chuckles* Who else will tell me and push me to keep getting stronger and stronger to catch her? Also... *remembers all the times (Y/N) made him get red when they were kids* but flushes during the moment in the ship towards Impel Down* ... When I escorted her to Impel Down.

Paulie: *nods* Alright, last few.

By @Amethyst_Heart :

What would you do if Silver Blood does not pick you?

Smoker: *blows smoke from cigars* Whether or not she picks me, I'm comforted by the fact that I know she will make those crazy visits of hers to me regardless. Those visits...*looks down* at least I will know by looking at her eyes if she's truly happy or not.

Paulie: Last question, and then this game will be done.

By PandaPenguin01 on Qoutev:

How much do they like/love Silver Blood?

Author: *wakes up and opens an eye to try to see Smoker's face as he answers*

Smoker: *flushes in embarrassment* That (Y/N)...*closes his eyes in a scowl* for her, only for her...I will die for her. *opens his eyes, a strong gaze in them as he looks ahead and at nothing* But first, I will live for her. As long as the moon is above in the sky, that...*crosses his arms and looks away to the side* that's a word I will keep. Pirate or marine, that shit doesn't matter to me.

Author: ...*drooling but blushing at the same time*  ... I-I-I! *is shaking*

*Smoker and Paulie both look over at her and stand up from their seats*

Smoker: Author?

Paulie: *looks at how she's shaking in concern* scratches his head* What's wrong with her?

Smoker: Should we inform the others?

Paulie: *sighs* I guess. Let's—

Author: *snaps* HOW DARE YOU BE SO CUTE! I CAN FINALLY JUMP YOU AGAIN!

*Smoker and Paulie flush*

Smoker and Paulie: What-?!

Author: *jumps from the couch towards both of them and causes all of them to fall on the floor* starts snuggling* EEEEEEEEEEEEEE~!! >//////< BOTH OF YOU ARE SO CUTE~! *opens eyes and looks at them* blood drips down from nose* ...and sexy. So sexy.

Main Pairings
Shanks: 27
Mihawk:36
Crocodile:15
Doflamingo: 18
Smoker: 21
Lucci: 14

Side Pairings
Kaku: 4
Paulie: 2
Buggy: 5

((CONTINUATION, NEXT CHAPTER. ;D))

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