xX{Good Riddence}Xx - Shanks

You sat on a bar stool in your favourite bar, waiting. waiting for what though? you didn't know, you just had a bad feeling about today. call it womens intuition if you want, but you knew something big was going to happen today. taking a drink of your Sake you let out a sigh and ran your fingers through your dark hair before pushing your orange sunglasses further up your nose to prevent them from slipping off. Taking another sip you heard the bartender greet a customer but you payed no attention. although a little curiosity tugged at you since there was next to no one that ever came in this bar. you averted your ocean blue eyes to the man who had just took a seat next to you. He had wild red hair and bright eyes, obviously nothing seemed to bother this man. he had three scars along his left eye and a very small moushtashe that connected into a small beard. it was more like bum fluff in your opinion. you couldn't help but notice he had his left arm missing and you raised an eyebrow questionably, how did that happen? he obviously felt your stare as he begun to turn his gaze towards you but you quickly averted your gaze ahead and took another sip of your Sake.
"Hey there."
You turned and looked at the man and pretended as if you'd only just noticed him there.
You: "hey."
Your voice kept it's normal husky yet slightly rough tone from smoking as you swirled your drink before taking another drink.
Man: "You come here often?"
You: "Everyday, but i can tell your new here. i've never seen you around here before."
Man: "Ah yes, me and my crew just stopped by to pick up some supplies."
You: "Supplies? so your travellers?"
Man: "Nah love, were pirates."
He held a big grin, but his eyes flickered in pride when he said 'pirate'. you cocked an eyebrow at him and grunted lightly.
You: "Is that so?"
Man: "Yep, but me and my crew will be here for a few days so maybe i'll see you around since you come here everyday."
You: "Maybe."
You took another drink of your Sake and sighed lightly. what was with this guy? he was just far too happy. yeah you were happy of course, but you were too lazy to show it half the time. you blinked in confusion at the hand that just propt out of nowhere and infront of you. you followed it and saw it linked the the man who still had that big goofy grin on his face.
Man: "I haven't properly introduced myself yet. my names Shanks."
Shanks. You let the name register in your head before taking his hand in a firm grip and shook it. he too had a firm grip. you liked it, a firm handshake showed alot about a person.
You: "Tora."
Shanks: "Nice name."
You: "Same to you."
In truth you didn't think that at all. what kind of name was Shanks after all? You let go of each others hands and turned back to your own drinks as you half listened to Shanks' crew chatting behind you. placing the empty glass infront of you, you pushed it forward and ordered another one. The bar tender nodded before serving you anothr two glasses as you drank the first one down instantly and took a small sip of your second.
Shanks: "Drinking those a little quickly aren't you?"
You snorted lightly, making sure he didn't hear you.
You: "Well i have my reasons to."
Shanks: "May i ask what they may be?"
You: "It's really none of your business."
Shanks gave you another goofy grin and scratched the back of his head lightly.
Shanks: "Well i can't disagree with that."
You rolled your eyes mildly, what kind of pirate was this guy? weren't pirates cut-throat killers? this guy hadly seemed like that...wait, he DIDN'T seem like that. just a care-free guy.
You: "My boyfriend."
You heard Shanks make a 'huh' sound before looking at you. for some reason you wanted to tell him what was wrong.
You: "My boyfriend dumped me the other day-"
Shanks: "That's why your drinking yourslf silly?"
You glared lightly at him for cutting you off. he raised his hands in defeat and gave you that goofy grin again.
Shanks: "Sorry, continue."
You: "It's not that fact that he dumped me what's the problem."
Shanks: "Then what is it?"
You: "He wants me back."
You could tell that Shanks was confused at this. normally something like this would be so simple.
Shanks: "Well do you love him?"
You didn't answer, you just turned your back to him and lifted your shirt up a little to show the cuts and bruises that were on your back.
You: "Do YOU think i want him back after this?"
You pulled your shirt back down and turned to face the bar front again. Shanks looked sad for a minute.
Shanks: "Well why would he do that?"
You: "I dunno. he just did. he also said 'if you ever leave me or tell anyone what i'm doing i'll kill you.' it was pretty annoying really. always saying that to me."
Shanks: "Well don't take him back."
You: "Not that simple. it's not really my choice."
Shanks: "it's not?"
You: "Nope. when i was a child my parents needed money and so sold me to my ex's father. he then gave me to his son and is pleased to do whatever the hell he wants with me. he grew bored of me and left me to fend for myself for the month but now he wants me back. i'm just trying to avoid him for now."
Shanks: "What do you mean 'for now'?"
You: "Do you really think i can hide from his forever. he'll find me one day."
Shanks: "How old are you?"
You: "What kind of question is that? but i'm 28. Why?"
Shanks: "Well i wouldn't think you were 28, you look young, but still since your over 18 you should be free to make your own choices."
You: "Hmm, i thought the same thing at one time. got a beating for saying it."
Shanks scowled lightly, how could you be so carefree about something like this? you took a drink of your Sake again and sparked up a cigarette before inhailing and exhailing the smoke.
You: "Besides, it's not like anyone wants me around. so i'm really not bothered. i'm just going to enjoy the little freedom i have left and cherish it for when he does find me."
Taking anotehr drag of your cigarette you looked at the red-head to see him thinking something over. you weren't going to bother him about it though and decided to change the subject.
You: "So, tell me about the life of a pirate."
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It had been a week now since Shanks and his crew had been in your little town and you two had gotten to know each other pretty well. you also hung out with him and the crew at times and got along with them all. Especially Yassop and Ben. you liked them, in fact you liked them all. they were nice people. Shanks had told you about his adventures and how he lost his left arm over saving a boy named Luffy that he had gotten quite attatched to. He also said that Luffy was a pitare too, and he would hopefully be meeting up with him in the Grand Line. You loved hearing Shanks' stories, it was like you were a little kid visiting the candy store. There was one problem though, not only did you love his stories, but you thought you were beginning to love him. This was inexcusable so you hid it as best you could from him. You knew it was pointless getting attatched to him since he would be leaving soon and you had your Ex to think about. you knew he would come for you soon.
Shanks: "Tora...oi Tora!"
You jumped lightly in your seat and turned to look at Shanks.
You: "Y-yes? sorry i spaced out."
Shanks: "It's cool. i figured so i brought you back from la la land."
You smiled lightly and drank away at your Sake while still listening to his stories that you oh so loved to hear. while he was speaking you couldn't help but take his appearence in. his shaggy flaming red hair, his eyes that seemed to not give a care in the world. His eyes gave him away so much. he was care-free and that's what you loved about him. it wasn't everyday you saw a nice male. most of them just wanted one thing and only one thing. but Shanks was caring and different.
Shanks: "-And thats how we did it."
You smiled at the story he was telling and swirled your drink around in the glass.
You: "So Shanks. you still haven't told me your age."
Shanks: "I haven't? geez i thought i would've. i mean you told me yours its only fair right? well i'm 37."
Your eyes widened in surprie but you quickly covered it and snorted.
You: "No way."
Shanks: "Yes way."
You: "There's no way your 37."
Shanks: "What think i'm younger 'coz of my dazzling good looks?"
He flicked his hair for emphasis and you couldn't help but laugh a little.
You: "Wrong, i actually thought you were older."
He playfully punched your arm and you laughed again. a small smile made it's way to his face and you couldn't help but smirk in reply. he was really handsome when he smiled. you felt yourself blushing and mentally shook at off as a thought came to mind. they were going to leave soon. you frowned at the thought and sadness clouded your eyes. Shanks seemed to notice as he placed a comfoting hand on your shoulder.
Shanks: "You ok Tora?"
You: "I'm fine, it just that you and the others will-"
"Tora!"
you jumped lightly in your seat and the room fell silent at the loud dominating voice in the small bar. you glanced over at the person and all seemed to be in slow motion as you came face to face with a man around your age with shoulder length brown hair and equillaly brown eyes. his face was stern as always and you shuddered at the icy cold glare he was giving you.
You: "Mizuko..."
the words felt like poison on your tongue as you said his name. you weren't afraid of him, being stuck with him for most of your life and all.
Mizuko: "Should've known you'd be here you stupid whelp."
You finished the Sake you were drinking and rose from your seat to take a step infront of Shanks to face your ex boyfriend. how could you have believed he was once a nice person, was beyond you. He begun to walk over to you but you stood your ground, causing him to stop.
Mizuko: "Hn, seemed you've gained a bit of courage. it won't take long to break you again."
You: "I'm not afraid of you anymore Mizuko. and i never will be ever again."
Mizuko: "We'll see about that. come on your coming with me."
He turned and was about to walk out but you scowled at his back.
You: "No."
He stopped and kept his back to you. you could see him clench his fist signalling he was angry.
Mizuko: "What was that? i think i misheard you."
He turned to look at you but you kept an emotionless look on your face.
You: "I said no."
Mizuko scowled and begun to walk over to you. he was evenrually towering over you, being a head bigger then you are. you weren't exactly going to go down without a fight. at least you tried.
Mizuko: "You'll regret those words wench!"
He raised his hand and you closed your eyes gently. knowing this would happen. wait, what? nothing had come. opening your eyes again you saw Shanks holding Mizuko's wrist, that big grin still on his face.
Shanks: "It's not very polite to hit a lady you know."
Mizuko: "What do you know filth? she's my girlfriend and i can do whatever i please with her."
Shanks: "Ah, so your the ex boyfriend Tora told me all about. well in that case..."
Shanks let go of his wrist and a pain tugged at your heart. what was he doing? before you could have time to think you saw Mizuko go flying across the room. you gasped lightly as he tumbled across the tables and landed on the floor. shooting your head over to Shanks you saw his first thrust outwards, showing it was he who hit him. something was different though, his eyes. they weren't happy and carefree anymore, no. they looked, murderous. this was unusual and it worried you a little that he could be like this. He placed his hand back to his side but kept his gaze on Mizuko who was now climbing from the rubble on the floor.
Mizuko: "How dare you do that to me!"
Shanks: "I've waited for you to come here just so i could do that."
so he only stayed because he wanted to smack Mizuko? you had wondered why they stayed for the week since they already had their supplies. a small smile tugged at the corners of your mouth but you quickly covered it since now was not the time to be smiling.
Mizuko: "So the little whore talked about me huh? i'll have to remember to beat her for this."
Shanks: "Not possible."
Mizuko: "How so?"
Shanks: "That's easy."
He smiled once again and placed an arm over your shoulders, that big grin on his face again.
Shanks: "Me and the crew have decided that she will come with us."
You gasped at this, go with them? Shanks turned to look at you and laughed a little.
Shanks: "Sorry for not telling you sooner, but we wanted it to be a surprise."
You glanced at the crew that were in the room and a majority of them nodded while the rest smiled at you. you couldn't believe it, you, on a pirate ship?
Mizuko: "You were planning on taking her? that's kidnapping!"
Shanks: "Well we ARE pirates."
Mizuko: "I will NOT let you take her away, she's mine!"
Shanks: "Well not anymore."
Mizuko went to run at Shanks but Yassop came up and held a gun infront of his face. fear struck Mizuko as he begun to shake lightly.
Yassop: "Well we are kidnapping her like it or not."
Mizuko: "Y-you can't do this! S-she belongs w-with me-e."
Yassop: "Not anymore she don't. she belongs to captain Shanks now."
You blushed a little at that thought. belonging to him? isn't that going a little over-board. You wached as Yassop cocked his gun and Mizuko trembled more. he glanced over at you and forced a smile.
Mizuko: "H-hey sweetie, h-how about getting m-me out of this m-mess?"
You: "Sweetie? normally it's whore, whelp, wench or slapper. what's with the change of tone?"
Mizuko froze as a small smirk came to your face. you liked being in control of him, letting him know the fear you had of him for so long. Yassop looked over at you with a smile on his face.
Yassop: "What do you think Tora? let him live or die?"
The rest of the crew looked at you for an answer as you were thinking it over. you could even feel Shanks' gaze on you.
You: "Hmm, well i say....kill him."
You smirked widely as the whole crew cheered and Shanks rubbed your head lightly. you glanced up at him and saw him smiling that big goofy grin at you. you smiled back and pushed your glasses up your nose before turning to Mizuko's pale, fear-stricken face.
Mizuko: "N-now wait a m-minute!!!"
Yassop: "Goodbye."
he pulled the trigger as a loud bang went off. the sound rung in your ears as you saw Mizuko's lifeless body fall to the floor. the crew cheered again before going back to their drinks. you looked at your ex-bofriends lifeless body on the floor, completely zoned out until a hand was splaced upon your shoulder. you turned your gaze to see Shanks.
Shanks: "You ok there Tora?"
You: "Yeah i'm fine. i just can't believe i'm free now."
He chuckled and slung his arm over you again, smiling that famous grin of his.
Shanks: "So lets go."
You: "Wha-"
You were caught off in mid-sentence as Shanks picked you up and slung you over his shoulder with his only arm. you blinked in surprise as he and the others begun to leave the bar.
You: "Now hold on a second! what are you doing?"
Shanks: "Kidnapping you. would kinda spoil the whole meaning if we let you walk freely to the ship now wouldn't it?"
You opened your mouth to say something but nothing came out. Shanks laughed a little and turned to face forward again.
Shanks: "Besides, i'm not having you stay here. not after you told me the people didn't like you."
You sighed in annoyance as you were carried up and onto the ship by Shanks. the crew had begun to walk around, placing items in storage and preparing to set sail while Shanks took you to the front of the boat before letting you down onto the floor. he noticed the cigarette inbetween your lips and looked at it questionably.
You: "While you were carrying me i decided to spark up since i was bored. being over your back of course you wouldn't see it."
He laughed a little as you inhaled and exhailed the smoke.
Shanks: "So, any last words to your old home?"
You glanced over the edge and at the town you once called home. scowling a little you snorted.
You: "Good riddence."
Shanks laughed loudly as you inhaled the smoke but quickly coughed it out when he slapped you on the back.
Shanks: "That's what i like to hear!"
you muttered profound words under your breath before looking up at the red-haired captain. he was looking directly into your careless eyes with his care-free ones. you noticed he still had his hand on your back but it seemed to lower slightly. before you could say anything you were pulled into a kiss. you eyes widened and you dropped your cigarette to the floor from shock. he was...kissing you? finally getting feeling back into your body you let your eyes close and kissed him back. he smirked into the kiss before releasing your lips.
Shanks: "Sorry, it just had to be done."
You: "It's alright...i guess."
He grinned widely as he walked over to the very front of the ship and turned to look at you.
Shanks: "So how does it feel to be kidnapped?"
You: "What? kidnapped by a good-looking pirate? hmm, i guess it could be worse."
he laughed a little before motioning you over to him. you picked up your cigarette and made your way over where you looked out into the ocean and he placed his arm around your waist.
Shanks: "Could be worse, but could be better, right?"
You: "Well, it could be worse if Mizuko was here. and i'm sure being with you will make it a little better. so yeah."
Shanks leant down and kissed you once again on the lips and you returned it immedietly this time before he broke away and smiled gently down at you. you took a drag of your cigarette as Shanks headed to give his orders to the crew while you remained standing there. you couldn't hold it in any longer, and for the first time ever, you smiled. no, not a smirk, but a beautiful, genuine smile from the bottom of your heart.
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