Who Says Pirate's Have to be Bad?

APIRCTESLIFE - Netflix Live Action based One Piece Crew, including Monkey D Luffy, Akagami No Shanks and Dracule Mihawk; alongside Walt Disney Studio's Harrison and Killian [James] Hook. Multi-Muse and Multi-Verse. Adored by AJ [30+]. Will not interact with minors. Actively catching up on the anime.

Active AU's - Disney's Descendants. More to follow...

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APIRCTESLIFE - Netflix Live Action based One Piece Crew, including Monkey D Luffy, Akagami No Shanks and Dracule Mihawk; alongside Walt Disney Studio's Harrison and Killian [James] Hook. Multi-Muse and Multi-Verse. Adored by AJ [30+]. Will not interact with minors. Actively catching up on the anime.

Active AU's - Disney's Descendants. More to follow...

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"Stop asking if I want to do this and just drink the damn sake." He countered, motioning for Luffy to pour them the drinks even as he realized back into the lounged-out position he'd been in earlier. Head braced on a hand as he stretched his frame across the worn boards of the deck.

He'd never have said yes in the first place had he not been willing to form the bond of brotherhood with Luffy. Well aware that while the act of drinking sake together was simple, the significance behind the action was anything but. It was a life time bond, one to be taken more seriously than most and that would last for the rest of their lives. Even if for some reason they ended up apart, it would always be there, tethering them to each other.

It was why he was also aware of how nervous his captain was. Luffy had lost just as much as he had, if not more in his past. Growing up with few that he could call his true family. To know that his captain trusted him on the level that he did Ace was honor enough even without them having a drink together.

He knew it was being paranoid, that Zoro had already proved that he wanted to go along with the sake-oath, but his childhood wasn't the healthiest and he didn't really have the best of belief in keeping people around him. His Gramps left him, Shanks and his crew left him, and even Ace left him, it was why he didn't know if Zoro would follow through even with the promise.

It always amazed her how easily the Captain could brush off big gestures like this as something completely normal - or a given. Luffy was a pure soul. She supposed that what drew her to the Merry being her home, his hope, his dreams, it was infectious and he helped her get her dreams back.

"Because you went out your way to do something nice for me?" she explained but it felt like more of a question than a statement. She hadn't had anyone do anything nice for her before joining Luffy's crew since she was a child and gave herself to Arlong to protect her village. Some of the things she had done between being a kid and joining Luffy, she wasn't entire sure she deserved gestures such as this.

"We're nakama" He repeated firmly, debating whether or not he should reiterate that point by putting his hat on top of her head again to reassure her of it. In the end, he decided to do it as he took his hat off and placed it on her head gently. "Before you even joined us properly Nami, you were always our nakama, I trusted you even when you were hiding things from us; the trees will make Merry feel more like home like Ussop's workspace, Zoro's training area and Sanji's kitchen. You are home and we are your family for as long as you will have us."

Hesitating before taking Nami's hand in his gently, he squeezed her hand lightly.

Grumbling under his breath he shoved Killian's hand off of his back before standing and turning to stalk out of the bar after noticing that the other had paid. Others might have protested but he had no issues with a free drink. He was in enough debt to Nami as it was that he'd take what he could get. That woman was a demon when it came to added interest.

"Gee, I wonder why they avoid you like the plague." Perhaps the reason he hadn't was because the first time he'd really met Hook as more than just Harry's crew was.....after his son had almost died. When the older pirate had found him alone and breaking and had somehow helped put him back together. It made it hard to fear his partner's father when the man had become like one to him as well.

"Do you pester them as much as you do me or am I just lucky?" Pushing through the swinging bar doors he came up short at the sight of about ten men all grinning at them as one of them moved forward, almost purring in glee. "Well if it isn't my old friend, Captain Hook."

"Apparently I have a scary reputation" Killian had a mock offended tone to his voice, as if he was shocked by what others believed him to be, but he didn't hide the grin on his face as he followed after the swordsman; debating whether or not to continue with him so that he could see his son. Contrary to what they would believe, Killian wasn't actually following them this time, he was on the island for a supply run; a large order of spirits that they usually bought a yearly stock of.

"Oh, so you're just helping Harry out in protecting my delicate reputation?" He countered, a full-blown grin now pulling at his lips as he lifted his beer to his lips and took a sip. Unable to help but continue teasing the cook. "Should I blush next time you defend my honor and tell you to stop?"

He shifted slightly, bracing his upper body better so that his lover could curl into his side, sensing that the physical touch and warmth he could provide was what was needed more than anything. The move making it easier for Harry to fully curl into him if he wished to, yet still leaving him relaxingly lounged out on the deck. Naturally, he'd chosen one of his favorite spots when they'd all settled down, figuring this might have happened at the time.

Glancing towards Sanji when a blanket was thrown over Harry's lower half to keep him warm he nodded slightly in thanks to the cook.

It was the words that drew his attention back to his lover, nose brushing through his soft hair at his temple as he stated softly. "It's no longer just Gil or Killian that worry about you, Harry." Inhaling his boyfriend's scent he then added, his own worry lacing his tone this time. "So you better get used to it."

He knew that pushing wouldn't work, but he also knew that Harry needed to understand that he wasn't alone. That this crew wasn't the kind to ignore when one of the others was upset. They'd give them their space if it was needed, but they'd be there. Always willing to listen or provide whatever support was required at the time to help heal the deep running wounds they all had on their hearts and souls.

Sanji gave a small tilt of his lips at the nod from Zoro, not that he needed the swordsman's gratitude, he would have done it anyway because Zoro and Luffy were probably his best friends and the closest things to true brothers that he had in his life. Harry brought new life to Zoro and he and Gil brought an extra part of family to the crew so he would always look out for them.

Harry gave a light smile at his boyfriend with the affection he showed him and pressed a gentle kiss to his neck in gratitude.

To have been hunted most of his life and then have those attacks on his life increase in both frequency and strength left little doubt in his mind that Harry put too much on his shoulders. That he believed things that weren't true because his life had taught him that they were. In truth, he was pretty sure the only reason Harry hadn't broken before now was because of his father and older sister. Killian and Harriet had made it clear they'd burn the world down for him.

They just had to make sure he knew that the Strawhats were now part of that list.

Pushing slightly away from his lover he glanced down at the largest of the injuries before adding, one brow arching slightly. "Will you let Chopper take a look at that now? It needs more than a little stitching."

Honestly at this rate Harry was going to be a patchwork of scars. Meaning he only had his work cut out for him since he intended to wash away the pain that each one came with. True they'd always be there. Reminders of what had happened laced with pain or worn with pride. But the feelings around them could be eased, softened from sharp edges to smooth ones. Healed enough so that they did nothing more then remind.

Luffy eyed Harry close, before he let out a soft sigh of resignation; Harry had the same look in his eyes that Ace often had; it was a look of self-doubt and sometimes self-hatred that was always very difficult to break passed.

"What the hell were you doing that you didn't realize it was the bloody marines that caught you? Shoving food into your face?" Honestly, Luffy could be such an idiot at times. How the fuck did you not know who captured you? Oh course, he conveniently forgot all of the times it had happened to him as well.

A woosh of surprised air slipped past his lips due to the strength of Luffy's grab and redirection down a different hallways.....that looked exactly the same as the one he'd been about to take.

Glowering now he stalked after Luffy, hands shoved deep into his pockets, making it clear that he didn't really see any of the marines that might find them as a threat.

Luffy kept a hand on Zoro's clothes, not to keep him from wandering off, but more as a way of reminding Luffy that he was there; something he would do with Ace whenever they had to run from High Town guards after a dine and dash.

He didn't pause to inform Killian that the older pirate was going to have to suffer the humiliation of being carried out of the warehouse. Instead, he merely leaned down and picked him up. Tossing his weight over his shoulder with a grunt before stalkign towards the door. At least the exit out of this place was littered with bodies, making it easy to retrace his steps.

"Yeah, yeah. I know. Don't tell anyone you got carried out like a princess." Not that over the shoulder was very princess-like, but he had a feeling it didn't matter to the older pirate.

Easily stepping over the forms on the ground and avoiding obstacles that could cause him to trip he made it to the massive open doors of the warehouse. Gaze flicking towards the port where the pirate ship was fast approaching before he darted into the forest. Winding his way through the thick underbrush before finally finding the case he and Chopper had found earlier.

Slipping in, he carefully lay Killian on the ground. Their small doctor pouncing on him to begin treatment as he noted. "I'm going to make sure we weren't followed. Keep him alive Chopper."

With that he slipped back out into the forest.

"This ain't the first time this has happened, and it probably won't be the last" Killian informed him grumpily, he wasn't going to complain, nor was he going to request that Zoro keep silent; it used to be a running joke back when he was around Zoro's age, that he'd end up being carried away from a fight at least once a month. Sometimes it was due to injuries, other times it was because Killian wanted to continue a fight that was obviously getting too bad so it was usually down to Gaston to carry him away at Smee's request.

Killian let out a grunt lightly as he was laid down on the floor and gave a weak smile to the small reindeer that he'd seen a number of times with his son whenever he'd made it his mission to bug Zoro and his son by visiting the swordsman and not his kid. The reindeer immediately moving forward and stripping down the old Captain's outer layers to get to his wounds as Killian just laid there and accepted the help.

His gaze snapped towards the stairs when the three climbed back onto the Going Merry, relief that Nami had been found short-lived since before he could order them to take sail Chopper's shriek of terror echoed from below.

Pausing only long enough to give the others an order. "Get this ship out of here and out to sea. Nami, keep us close enough that if Chopper needs anything we can get it quickly."

Then he darted below, trusting that even when concerned for their captain the others would follow his order. Long strides carried him quickly toward Nami's room where Luffy had been carried.

"What happened?" The words fell from his lips even as he barged into the room and froze at the sight before him.

His Captain no longer laying on the bed, instead, there was a young boy drowning in his Captain's clothes, the familiar scent not changing much except for becoming purer.

Harry chased after his partner, nearly crashing into the swordsman as Zoro froze in the doorway, the entire crew frozen in shock at the sleeping child on the bed in front of them.

"I'm not buying that bullshit and we both know it." He shot back, arms folding over his chest as he settled in for the argument, making it clear with his posture that he'd not be backing down. Not this time. He'd allowed it in the past, but passing out due to lack of food was too much. Especially considering that they never knew what kind of trouble they'd face each day. With the bounties that they had on their heads, they needed to be in peak fighting condition or as close to it as possible.

"Passing out is unacceptable." Dark hues locked with Sanji's as he leveled a look at him that was clearly from one man to another. "I don't fucking care how busy you are, you need to eat."

"So, that being said, how can we help." Because he didn't know what it was like after all, to not eat. Since clearly it was more than forgetfulness for the other. This was deeper. A problem that had come from his childhood, probably his time stuck on the rock with Zeff. The issue was, since he'd never delt with something like this himself, he didn't know how to help. "And don't try one of your half-ass excuses or methods either or I swear to the fucking sea gods I'll call Zeff and tell Chopper what's really going on."

The look that their first mate levelled him, made him feel like a kid facing Zeff again, but it was also more intense because he knew that it wasn't from a sense of responsibility like Zeff originally had; but genuinely seemed to be stemming from worry from the moss head that he usually bickered with daily.

As strange as it was, Zoro was probably tied for being his best friend with Luffy in that category as well; the three of them bickering constantly but always protecting the other and having each other's backs without words needed.

"That's no what I asked." she told him in a calm tone, eyes watching him closely, even as he watched out to sea. Gil's wellbeing was just as important to her as Harry's. Given their father's closeness, and Gil and Harry being joined at the hip, Gil had been like a second brother growing up.

The hawk? Mihawk? Irritation suddenly laced through him at the revelation that apparently the man who was his sworn rival was keeping tabs on him like some child. This was going way too far. Something he'd be informing all of these older-ass worry worts of the next time he saw them. Honestly it was like they thought they where still kids that needed to be monitored and put down for naps when they got tired. Worrying was one thing, hounding after them all over the fucking sea was another thing.

Hell, Killian hadn't even been to the grand line in years until they'd come here themselves.

"Fucking overbearing pack of mother hens." Cursing lightly under his breath he then leveled a dark look at Sanji. Past done. He was just.....done.

"Nami eats so much because you're constantly making things for her. Which, by the way she often samples and then hands off to one of us, usually Luffy, which is why he isn't hounding you day and night for snacks." Ignoring the parts about his own eating habits, since honestly, the food was perfect for his training, he barreled on. "As for things we like that you can't eat. That's fine. We appreciate it when you cook that for us, but you should make something for yourself as well on the side. Not just skip the meal entirely."

He was amused until the dark look was aimed at him and he swallowed a little nervous, he wasn't afraid of Zoro no matter how dangerous the swordsman could be; but he could never deny that Zoro didn't have ways to get what needed to be done, done.

A small frown flickered across his face at Nami not actually eating everything he gave her but passing them to Luffy, he sighed lightly and made a mental note to maybe discuss things with the others to work out the best things that he could pre-make so the ones who didn't always eat could just pick at them; while also making Luffy foods that will hopefully fill him between meals.

"It's wasteful" Sanji muttered weakly.

"Yeah, I noticed he doesn't scar like the rest of us do. Figured that one and any others came from before he ate the fruit." Though it was good to have the confirmation. It meant that since eating the fruit Luffy hadn't come across anything that could leave that permanent of a marking upon his skin. Not that he thought his idiot of a captain really cared one way or another.

The follow-up comment only received a huff of a reply, a light blush spreading over his cheeks at being called good by someone like Shanks. Yeah, they were both pirates, but he'd come to learn that that term had a vast difference in meaning depending on the crew and captain in question. Some truly wished only for the freedom that the label provided. To sail the seas and go on adventures. Others used it as a justification for power or cruelty.

"You almost done?" Knowing better than to move, after being hit over the head one to many times by Chopper, the impatience and need to move was still starting to get to him.

❝ Gotta be a bit more careful, ❞ he pointed out with a smile. If they were on dry land or at least on deck, Shanks would even reach out to ruffle his hair a little, but the only one he had was still very much securely wrapped around Luffy to keep him from drowning. With how Luffy clung to him, however, he half suspected he could let go of him for a little, but didn't. The kid was too precious for him to do so. Besides, with Luffy's crew coming to their aid, things would be just okay.

❝ Can't expect Beck to be fast anymore. The man's not in his prime anymore. ❞ Beck would have a field day with him if he heard what he said, but even his first mate had to admit that pushing fifty wasn't exactly young anymore. ❝ What I can promise you, though, is that he's going to give you a massive bear hug once we're out of the water. As will the rest of the crew, while we're at it. They've all been over the moon when they saw your wanted poster. ❞ Oh how they got drunk when celebrating hi first bounty. No doubt a get together party would take place once they were out of the water.

Giggles of surprise escaped him at the small insult aimed at Beck, he had a vague memory of Beck often teasing Shanks rather than the other way around. He took a deep breath and grinned at the idea of seeing them all again, although he was also a little worried about how Ussop would react to seeing Yassop. "It's getting higher! Soon I'll beat yours!"