#dad!buggy

Captian Buggy wasn’t like the other pirates she had met even if it was only in passing when she was on then streets. Most sneering at her and throwing old bottles or trash at her-

Pirates were supposed to be loud and mean, weren’t they?

Always shouting orders, drinking, stealing treasure. And sure, Captian Buggy shouted a lot, but it wasn’t at her. And the crew? They could be rowdy and overall weird for sure, but when it came to her, they were… soft.

Too soft?

It had started small. When she boarded The Red Top ship, Buggy seemingly keeping her close by his big hand on her head, ruffling her dirty blue hair. Aoko saw their faces however when she was announced as Buggy's apprentice. All of them wide eyed staring at her- like she was some sort of monster or ghost.

Then green pirate named Cabaji making sure she ate well and not just scraps, but real food, warm food, the kind that filled her belly in a way she hadn’t felt before- how he would give watery smiles at her which made Aoko uneasy as he offered more.

How the pretty lady Alvida going and cutting her hair which now had to be very short since the knots had been inpossible to comb out. Then made sure she washed up and in the warmest clothes to keep the cold from her boney frame.

It was weird. It was too nice.

But it wasn't just them- All the pirates on the ship seemed to give tight lipped smiles and uneasy looks to her, however seemed to cater to her every whim.

Letting her see the performances and any act she wanted, Which she had liked a lot however didn't make it any weirder.

Then there was Captian Buggy-

He was the weirdest one for sure.

While Aoko expected to scrub the deck or haul crates till her hands were raw, Buggy only asked her to fetch maps, compasses, or little trinkets.

Which didn't make sense to Aoko either- His hands could float she had seen his devil fruit how he had said he was a 'Chop Chop Man'

So why did she grab stuff that was in his office??

That and he kept her close, never letting her stray too far from his sight. Sometimes, when she turned to look at him, she caught him staring.

Not in a creepy way either or even angry, just like-

Sad?

It had been weeks of this, her living in nothing short of luxury and only helping the Captian grabbing small random things in his office.

Aoko walked up to him, this time a random what seemed to be broken Compass he had asked her to get from a close by dresser, Setting it in his large gloved hands as he once again stared at her.

She stared back, Hard- Narrowed even as her mind couldn't half handle the constant tension, sure she didn't want to bite the hand that fed her but she couldn't help herself either!

"Wby do you always look sad staring at me?-" She almost barked out, Seemingly Catching her Captian off Guard.

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Buggy stared at Aoko, His eyebrows raised as he stared at her face- Still seeing those markers of you and him- seemingly him winning this time, How her lips twisted up in that same scowl as him and the way her matching eyes narrowed at him-

He knew he had been acting different, it wasn't a surprise really. His normal loud and flashy self had taken a heavy hit for years now and was shelved the mask he wore was almost entirely broken allowing the hallow and miserable man underneath.

More now then ever really..

He mentally blamed that Flashy, Foolish, and Insecure mask for what he had done- if he had only been honest he would still have you-

It also made him feel weak.. and scared with Aoko here- She was a single frayed thread he got to clutch onto to anchor himself to you and was so scared it would snap at any moment.

It was difficult time to say the least-

Ever since he had brought Aoko on the ship under the lie of her being his apprentice he couldn't help but feel like his emotions were so out of order?

And he never thought a child so small he worried sometimes a breeze could catch her the right way and blow her off the side of the ship could make him sob every night and afraid of her leaving his side but also so happy she was there at the same time.

"Well? I've never heard of a clown looking sad before, Aren't you suppose to smile?"

Buggy couldn't help but let a chuckle leave him, Rubbing his face with his hand as he set the Compass on the desk- knowing damn well he didn't need it either way. 'Damn this kid is quick- Just like (Y/N)' He thought to himself as he stared back at her.

"I usually do- But feeling.. out of it now. I'll explain when you're older" He dismissed waving his hand at her, expecting her to wrinkle her nose and March off as he had learned she did.

"I wanna know now. I'm not stupid-" Ah Shit- Shit Shit Shit. Buggy thought as he looked to her, Clearly seeing she was gon a dig her heels into this. Something he emotionally really didn't think he could resist either.

"Oh? You're not?" He teased, a smile forming back on his lips as he leaned his head on his hand. Aoko scowled harder, clearly not liking his little teasing.

"No I'm not! I can tell something is wrong with this crew!"

"Did you expect us to be normal?" He chimed, Hoping his more easy and humorous way could ease her from this conversation- one he really didn't want.

"No.. But" She hesitated at this, Looking at the door to his office were she knew the others were "I didn't expect you all to be so.. Sad?"

Buggy flinched at her words, 'Gods If I could turn back time' rubbing the back of his neck- Wondering if he should have ordered the crew to not clue her in on those emotions of theirs- But clearly that fucking ship had sailed.

He stared at her hard, Wondering if the truth was really worth it... If she would scream, curse or hate him forever.

He was a coward at the best of times, lied and cheated his way into power with stupidity and luck. However he felt like he had no armor, no will to lie and that he had already showed his weakness to her and taught her to hold the knife of exactly were to hit.

Buggy sighed heavily as he stared at her-

'Couldn't be worse then how I hate myself anyway' Buggy thought, A shallow form of loathing hitting him.

"You really want to know?"

She nodded, her fist clenched tightly like she was prepared to defend herself. Buggy reached into the drawer of his desk, almost shaking as he reached in and pulled out his only thibg he had of you which was a drawing of you and him on his Throne clearly drunk and the Jolly Roger Coin he had your name engraved on that he snatched back when he abandoned you- aka the biggest mistake of his life.

He held it up for her to see, before placing the coin it in her hands. He saw the way her eyes seemed to harden and flickered between him, the photo and the coin. He could see her silently doing the math in her head- He had to admit she was smart Buggy setting the photo back down.

Buggy took a heavy breath as he rubbed his face once more, slouched in his big chair like he was deflated.

"I took that from your mother... The day I found out she was going to have you.. I-I"

His eyes started to water as he looked to the ground unable to meet Aoko eyes as she held the coin in her hand- tightly.

"I sent her away... I had been scared- Thinking she had been lying and that, I.. I.. I don't know why I thought that- I was.. A damn Fool.. I was scared of being your father, of failing and that your mother wouldnt stay.. So I pushed her and you away"

It felt like the room had the air sucked from it- Like Buggy lungs was filling with salt water as he laid his heart out.

"I-Im sorry- I wanted to tell yo-"

He felt the coin hit his head as a tiny fist followed afterwards, hitting him square in the chest. Buggy looking up as he stared at Aoko her face red and lips quivering as fat tears rolled down her face.

"She died waiting for you!" She screamed at him, Buggy feeling like he got shot in the chest as tears began to fall. Sitting there as this little girl... his little girl stared at him with almost hatred in her eyes.

"My Mommy Died W-Wanting you back and keeping that stupid necklace!"

She sobbed out, Angry tears leaving her as she glared up at him, Buggy feeling nothing but shame as she continued to punch his chest with those pitiful little hits-

"S-She- She said she- You'd come back! "

Hiccuping sobs began to leave her as she tried to wipe the tears and snot from her face. Almost babbling as she cried, trying to hit him again-

"T-Thst you were lo-lost and scared-"

Barely even tapping his chest with her closes fist as she stood there crying. Buggy wrapped his arms around her shaking a little while doing so and holding her against his chest as she sobbed- something he had wanted to do since she had walked on his ship as she still weakly hitting his chest occasionally.

"I-I waited too Daddy" He heard her mummble against his chest between her sobs. And he shattered holding her somehow tighter.

"I'm sorry- I'm so sorry Y-You waited.. Im sorry"

• "He's late-" Crocodile grumbled, Sitting back in his chair as he took a puff from his cigar in irritation.

• The men had been waiting for nearly half an hour for their other Member Buggy to actually make an appearance. Typically the man showed up on time- However it seemed today he wanted to slack off..

• Mihawk was leaned back with his hat covering his gaze as he just decided to rest.

• Crocodile got ready to stand, figuring just leaving was better then staying in a empty room. That was till the door finally slammed open-

• "About time-"

• There walked in Buggy- The typically flashy dressed man with a large hat seemed to be missing that day- instead a exhausted blue haired man- his hair in a messy bun and simple trousers strained with something and a baggy button up that also had some either food or paint stains- As well as carrying a big bag.

• "Fuck- What happened to you?" Mihawk questioned- genuine sympathy in his gaze as he looked at the clearly exhausted father who looked like is he got into a fight with a eviler clown that likes pinks, purples and glitter.

• Crocodile raising a brow as well, that was till he saw the two little girls trailing behind Buggy giggling and beginning to run around with thwir toys. They hadn't seem then since they were sick and Buggy clearly needed the assistance-

• "Is the Misses sick again?" Crocodile mused, earning a glare from the exhausted father who took a seat at his chair. "No- My wife doesn't need to be sick for me to watch our kids.. She's just taking a day to herself"

• He sighed as laid back, clearly tired already.

• "And you're tired already?" Crocodile said with a roll of his eyes.

• "They are just High energy" He said calmly as he set the bag down. When he did the girls decended onto it like a pack of hounds, pulling out more toys and what was more noticable makeup-

• Mihawk looked down and saw one of the little girls- Ari if he remembered correctly tugging on his pants leg and doing grabby hands to be picked up which he complied to.

• "Have them sit then for the meeting-" The man grumbled.

• "Thats now how kids work. They either play or scream their lungs out for the next few hours-" Buggy explained- Ali saying 'Up Up' to Crocodile as she tapped his leg and tried to climb up with a makeup pallet in her hands.

• "Why not discipline them to sit still-?" Crocodile asked genuinely a bit surprised as he picked up Ali finally and set her in his arm. Their understanding of younger children clearly lacking.

• "They're three asshole- They dont need to be disciplined for wanting to play-" Buggy said quite irritated by Crocodile's line of thinking-

• Crocodile looked to Mihawk to back him up but saw the man with his eyes clothes as Ari was already applying something to his eyelids- "Just suck it up and let her do the makeup-"

• For Fucks Sakes-

• "So our monthly take home has increased by- Okay no makeup in the mouth" Crocodile said calmly- Ali sitting on his arm as she dabbed a healthy amount of purple lip gloss on the brush and pressed it to his lips- sure some getting on his teeth.

• Ali giggling up at him cutely as the man sighed, Taking the brush and applying it himself to show how it's done.

• "Pretty!" She squealed, clapping her hands as Crocodile grumbled something and nodded. Letting her have the tools back to absolutely destroy his face in more makeup.

• "Let's continue-"

• For the next hour the men crawled through their meeting, while trying to handle the two toddlers in their care once more. Buggy reaching into the large bag he brought to get them snacks and drinks- both of which were forcibly shared by the toddlers as well.

• Nothing like floor cereal for a bunch of dangerous pirates-

• Once the meeting was over- all three men were exhausted beyond belief, like they all had their asses beaten thoroughly and humbled just ever so slightly.

• When they walked out the meeting hall no one expected the rather weird sight. Mihawk holding Ari who was asleep tucked into his side, his had removed and his face decorated with red lipstick, far to pink blush and a smear of blue, red and orange around his eyes and brow- paired with what seemed to be a purple bow in the front of his messed up hair.

• Crocodile holding Ali who was talking to him in her broken array of words. The man supporting her on his shoulder, his own hair apart in two pink tails with non matching hair ties, purple lip gloss on his lips and eyelids, blush on his cheeks and nose- something blue on his chin and gold glitter on his cheeks.

• No one dared to look at the group- both from fear and fear of laughing at the leaders.

• "I will say this- I am impressed" Crocodile said- Buggy staring at the man in surprise but didn't press further. Just smiling with bubbling pride-

• "Honestly. It wasn't as bad as I though, They are cute" Mihawk said calmly. Adjusting Ari on his shoulder who mumbled something in her sleep-

• "It's typically pretty nice ac-" He stopped as he heard shouting from the other side of the lobby doors. The three men stopping in their tracks as they just stared at the closed doors.

• A loud crash could be heard paired with a pair of cackling as matching small feet could be heard scampering around as sound of Galbido yelling could be heard and Cabaji trying to tame whatever destruction was taking place-

• "Please tell me there are no more-" Mihawk deadpanned, staring at his peer who sighed heavily already knowing that those were his boys-

• Buggy felt truly blessed- A famed pirate, a loyal crew,He had a beautiful partner, two healthy boys and now two healthy girls. What more can a man ask for!?

• The famed clown pirate was overjoyed to have his daughters, he'd always had wanted daughters and he finally got them.

• He had painted the nursery on the ship, decorated it fully in pastel circus themed and had custom cribs for each girl. {He also got the twins their own room and decorated it with them, He let's them share a room since they prefer it anyway but have custom separate beds}

• Spoils them rotten- Absolutely rotten from the very beginning

• You can already tell from a early age that the girls have more of Buggys personality then most would expect-

• Ari was the embodiment of Buggy's egotistical ways- She was loud, bossy and had his temper. While most of the time she was a sweet girl who loved to make those around her happy if you told her no-

Better prepared-

• Ali was his more Quiet side- A manipulative petty backbone that was quiet but prepared to strike. She was a adorable girl, shy beyond all belief and clung to her brothers and dad- However piss her off she knew how to use other people.

• However both twins had two things in common-

• One was a infinity for shiny things and stealing...

• And second was stealing..

• The discovery of this was then the twins were just 5 months old- their eyes focusing in anything that was shiny and immediately bolt for it- taking whatever it was and either chewing on it or stashing it away.

• In short anything was a fair game for the Twins.

• "I'm missing my medallion-" Buggy huffed as he searched His cabin room he shared with you. You also looking around "I can't find my earring-"

• You two look at each other blankly before going to the nursery on the ship- already knowing only two people could have stolen from you.

• Quickly you both find Ali chewing the medallion and Ari clenching several shiny things in an iron grip-

• "Sorry Cherry's but you can't have these" Buggy starts, Kneeling down to take them. Immediately being met with resistance by both girls-

• You look at Buggy amused as he kept an eye closed at to try and tune out Ari screaming bloody murder on his left side while Ali pouted and tears silently ran down her cheeks in his right.

• "Can't wait for those teenager years huh?" You mused and Buggy gave you a glare at daring to mention that-

• He wants them to stay his baby forever..

Bonus Story!-

• Buggy had done his best to keep his family away from his work- Especially when he joined the Cross Guild and accidently became their leaders.

• No one besides his crew who were all quiet about his family knew- not wanting to put you or the kids in danger.

• However it seemed some thing just didn't work out for Buggy-

• Both girls had gotten a cold when a important meeting with Crocodile and Mihaek was taking place-

• You had a cold as well worse then the girls so you were at the hospital and couldn't watch the girls- The twins who were 14 did try their best but 14 year Olds watching 2 year Olds didn't exactly mix.

• He couldn't have Cabaji watch the girls since he was watching the Twins and Alvida wasn't exactly a baby person- Mohji was out on a mission with Galbido

• Aka. He was fucked-

• So he had to improvise! With both girls in a stroller he snuck into his own building and quickly went up to the conference rooms

• So he got to the meeting room early and found a side room that connected to a secondary conference room-

Perfect.

• He set up the stroller so it was more comfortable for the girls and gave them their sappy cups of water and a timer for their medicine which they couldn't have yet. Changing their diapers he put them to bed. Rushing out of the side room to the Main conference room right ad Mihawk appeared-

• It didn't take long for the meeting aka bullying to start- Buggy of course doing his normal yelling antics, However every 10 minutes or so would stop whatever he was doing and drifting to the side room.

• At first it was ignored till the third time- "Buggy what are you doing?" Mihawk questioned. Buggy glaring at him- "NOTHING!"

• Annoyed at this point Crocodile stood and marched to the side room to see- Buggy screaming in surprise.

• "WHAT ARE YOU TWO DOING STAY AWAY FROM-" Crocodile cut off Buggys head and tossed it across the room before slamming open the door and seeing.. a stroller

• Both former Warlords looking surprised at the sight. Two toddlers bundled up well clearly with some form of sickness and a cool rag on their foreheads- The red noses cluing them both immediately.

• "Their mother has a too so I'm watching them.." He hissed angrily as he floated his head back to his body, clearly defensive of his children being found out.

• "I'm just surprised you have children at all- or that someone would sleep with you" Crocodile jest and Buggy glared at him as he picks up Ari who was starting to fuss and checks her forehead. Feeling her fever had indeed gone down.

• "I actually have 4 kids with the same women" He grumbled setting her back down with a sigh.

• For the first time the two other men actually felt some level of respect for Buggy- With all his flaws he seemed like a good dad.

You had been sitting in the bedroom reading, finally getting some peace and quiet. Greatful for these moments since they were far few between.

"Mommy!" You heard shouted just outside the bedroom and sighed closing the door. Far far between it seemed... the door opened and Bee decided to jump onto you, You screaming and quickly catching the heavy boy.

"Benny Don't jump on people like that!" You yell as you hold the giggling boy. Looking to Dee who stood there politely.

"Hey Mom- we have a question-" Dee asked as he jumped next to you, you trying to juggle Bee who had decided that swan diving on you was the best course of action despite being too damn heavy for that.

"Yes what is it?" You asked calmly, Setting Bee down on the floor as you looked to Dee, who nervously messed with his hands.

"Well I know we have your last name.. but since we know Dad now shouldn't we have his so... what is Dads Last name?"

You opened your mouth to reply before pausing. You had given them your last name out of convenience but actually didn't know.

"I'm not sure-" You admit as you had never thought about it before. Buggy never did talk much about his potential heritage or who his parents were. You knew he was raised on Gol. D Roger ship with Shanks but nothing else.

"Can we ask him?" Dee questioned, you giving a shrug not seeing why not and leading the two twins up to the top deck were you knew Buggy was.

"DAD!" Bee yelled as he slammed himself against the Clkwn Captian as he was at the wheel, who yelled and tossed off the laughing child into the newly installed plastic ball pit that occupied the top deck, this clearly being an odd game shared between the two despite Buggy pretending to be mad.

"Dad we have a question for you" Dee asked calmly, standing by your side.

"Whats your full name?" Bee asked loudly, you watch as Buggy body seemed to bristle at this and he muttered under his breath rubbing the back of his neck.

"Why do you want to know that?.." He questioned with a raised brow.

"Cause we have Mom's and wanted to know yours!" Bee yelled as he got out of the ballpit, making sure to pelt Buggy with one of the rubber balls which he happily returned the favor.

The Captian seemed to chew on this information as he looked at the boys. Sighing dramtically and rubbing the back of his neck.

"Fine Fine- its....Nefertari D. Buggy"

He muttered, you felt your jaw drop at this as the boys just looked confused.

"N-Nef-ee-tary?" Bee tried to repeat clumsily. Buggy patted his head in reward for his clumsy try.

"Nefertari Lad. In this case it would mean you two are Nefertari D Benny and Nefertari D Danny"

He said calmly, you still trying to mentally gather what the fuck Buggy just said.

The boys seemed to accept this and run off happy with their last names- clearly having ditched yours in favor of their father. You looked to Buggy with a raised bow, him waving one of the men who handed him some papers to look over.

"Why didn't you tell anyone? That's a huge deal Buggy-"

Buggy shrugged, his eyes still focused on his papers. You had known Buggy for a long time and stepped closer infront of him since he still refused to meet your gaze.

"...a-are you ashamed?" You questioned quietly, watching his gaze finally meet yours as he lowered the papers from his gaze with a heavy sigh.

"No- I'm not shamed... however I won't acknowledge people who don't acknowledge me (Y/N) that family included-" He said a bit sharply as he looked at you. You stood back a bit at his words and sighed softly

"That seems fair I suppose" You say softly. Knowing that Buggy in his own way had his reasons for not wanting to reveal his family name.

"You do realize the boys ate going to be spreading it like wildfire though-" You point out but Buggy shrugs.

"Honestly they look the part so no one will be surprised- it's also not like they don't cause enough trouble already" He pointed out which made you laugh.

"That is very tru-" A loud explosion on the side of ship caught both of your attentions before hearing poor poor Cabaji scream.