You sigh out at his soap throwing behavior as you try scrub his hair and body with soap in the shower.At some point you stare at him before grabbing the shower head and spraying it over his body letting the soapy water fall off his body.Reattaching the shower head back to the shower you let Luffy get into the bubble bath that he insisted on with his wood thousand sunny boat and the straw hat crew rubber duckies that you created for him.Taking your eyes off of him you move to shower yourself letting your mind wander to the past.
It was a very exciting day for you not only because it was your 7th birthday and you decided to spend it with Luffy.You had got dressed in a white dress with red ribbon accent.White long socks with black shoes to match.Only problem is your hair.Sighing out you realize your older sister must have left the cabin already.Grabbing more red ribbons you head out to find your mom or sister.Leaving your shared room you see the red haired pirates decorating the ship for your 7th birthday.Heading to the front you find your Mom directing the placement of decorations while Dad and Uta where on the net thing that was attached to the ship.
Rushing up to her pant legs you tug at the ruffles that were a part of the pants trying to get her attention.
“Mommy can you do my hair?”
She directed her attention towards you before saying a quick sure.She picked your body up and set you on top of the table on the deck.She's quick to put your hair in a cute style.She does a once over of your body making sure you meet her standards.While your distracted you didn’t notice you Dad and Uta wandering up towards the table.
“Hey birthday girl!” Your dad says in a joyful tone trying to mess up your hair only to get swatted away by your Mother.
“Knock it off Shanks.”she said in a dead tone.Making him pout for a moment
Your attention is directed towards Uta.Who is standing on the floor looking up at you.
“Why are you so dressed up?”She asked
“Luffy is taking me to a secret spot to show me my birthday present” You cheekily spoke as your eyes gleamed.
“WHAT!” Your Father screeched in despair making everyone on deck stop and observe the spectacle that was finna starting.Your Mother stared at him with an annoyed look.
“You can’t do that,besides how come this is the first time I'm hearing about this.”
“I asked Mom when Luffy had asked me.She told me it was fine she even has Roux making me a picnic basket.”
A sudden wave of betrayal washed over him as he faced your mother who was still nitpicking at your dress.Before he could complain that she allowed one of his babies to go with a ‘random dangerous kid’ she spoke up. “I don’t want to hear it Shanks.They won’t be out long she’ll still make it to her own party.Besides you like Luffy I don’t see the problem.Also can you fix your face it’s annoying me.” Every word that she spoke was like a dagger towards his heart.She let out a sigh debating if she should make Beckman deal with him.They are like husbands anyway.She shook her head before directing her attention to you and your sister.
“Your Father does have a point though I really don’t trust seven year olds wandering around and not cause trouble.So you need to wear your necklace and Ki-Bon has to be there to keep watch.”Your Mother spoke as she pulled your necklaces out from her pants pockets.Placing it on around your neck.
“You do remember how to summon your familiars or do you need me to do it for you.”
Quickly you shook your head as you slowly raised your hand to summon them.You quietly mumbled a spell in a language that you couldn’t understand but oddly know the words too.As your eyes slowly changing to a bright light purple two bubbles popped out of your skin.They soon formed into a floating black cat and white bunny.Both with purple eyes and red swirly cheeks.Once they were created without you mothers help she looked satisfied with your abilities that were forming nicely.
Uta spoke up “I still won’t get used to that” Making your Mother chuckle.
Your Mother grabbed Ki-Bon’s attention before speaking to them with a low tone.You redirect your attention to your Father who you realized had the picnic basket with the food inside.
Your Dad had set the basket down next to you as he grabbed you, putting you into a very tight hug.You hugged him back feeling him still pouting. ‘He’s too high maintenance’ you sighed at the thought despite being seven now.Your attention was now grabbed by a voice at the deck.
“Luffy!”You yelped out.Struggling to pull out of your Father’s grip that was suddenly getting tighter effectively trapping you. “Daaaad leeet Gooo!!!” only to get whining.Everyone laughed at the father daughter moment while they worked.
“Shanks let her go.”Your mother and Uta said deadpanned.Only to get more whining in return.
“Daaad let Go!Your going to make me late!I’ll hang out with you later.”In the final sentence he let you go.
“Ok!See you later!Have fun!Make sure to come home at a reasonable time!”He happily replied and waved you off.Talk about whiplash.
Hopping off the table as you jog off the ship onto the deck to see Luffy waiting for you.In his blue shorts with the fluffy bottom and an orange t-shirt with a fish on it.
“Heyy!I was wondering where you were.”
“Oh sorry I was a little caught up with something.”
A voice came from on top of the ship.Looking up to see your dad and mom with Uta looking at you two.Ya’ll watch as Ki-Bon comes down one with the cover picnic basket and the other your straw hat that was set upon your head. “I expect her back in good condition Luffy.I mean it!”Shanks' non-threatening threat made you two giggle at him before running off for Luffy’s secret spot with Ki-Bon following on your tail.Missing the fact your Mom had hit your Dad across the head then dragging him to continue working all while Uta is laughing.
“Are we there yet?”you groaned out with distanine.Really should have worn better shoes for this if you knew where y'all were even headed.
“We’re almost there!”He said.All you could do is internally sigh at the thought of going any further.Maybe your mom was right you were sheltered despite being a pirate yourself.You were quickly brought back to reality once you accidentally bumped into luffy.
Backing up you move around him as you rubbed your nose that got most of the hit.
“Tada! You like it!”Loniking around it wasn’t really anything special: trees,big rocks,small rocks,flowers,plants,And a stream of water passing through.But you did have to agree it was peaceful and relaxing.
“Yeah it's very pretty Luffy! I really like it.”
“You set up the picnic, I'm going to get your present!Ok?!”
You nodded your head in agreement.You decided to have Ki-Bon lay out the orange and white checkered blanket on top of the rock.While setting the basket on rock close by that y’all can reach the food.Ki the bunny familiar had picked you up setting you on the rock.Bon the cat familiar had removed your Dad’s hat,and set it on top of Luffy’s head as he was crouching down and looking into the grass for something.You sat there watching him for awhile wondering what he was looking for.You always did stare at him with great fondness not completely understanding the emotions he caused for you.But you enjoyed how he made you feel.
You questioned what he found tilting your head. You realized he had lifted up a rock and under said rock was a bug.Not just any bug but Luffy’s favorite bug, a beetle.It was pretty because of it’s colorful shell but- “Here you wanna hold it.It reminded me of you cause it's pretty and your pretty.”He said with such a big smile while holding the beetle up to your face.Your hand slowly holds out its palm letting him place the bug in your hand.
“Thanks Luffy, it's really pretty.”You said hesitantly despite the voice in the back of your mind telling you to throw it and run.
While you were in a mental state of distress Luffy hugs you slightly comforting you but not really.
“Yo Ho! Hey, stop ignoring me!”Luffy’s voice pulled you out of your trip down memory lane.You realize you were now in the tub with Luffy.Its probably been awhile seeing as your hands were wrinkled.Looking at Luffy’s drained and pouty face you giggled at him.
“It’s not funny. I'm bored and hungry. Can we get out? Sanji has to be done with the food now?!”
“Sure Luffy.”You got up from the tub grabbing the towel for the both of you.You handed him his towel so he could start drying off. As you finished drying you started to get dress.Looking back at him he was dressed but his hair was still wet.Sighing once more you grabbing your towel you started to dry his hair properly.
“You really need to dry your hair properly or you're going to get sick.”
Once satisfied with his hair you grabbed his hat and set it on top of his head.
“Common, let's hurry, you don’t want to miss your own birthday. I even got you the best present.”he said with excitement exiting the bathroom to head to the galley with you in tow.
“Happy Birthday” everyone yelled as you entered the dining room/kitchen of the ship.
You and Luffy sat besides each other as the long table was surrounded by food and in the center a brownie cake and the crew in their own sets.
What followed was the crew singing happy birthday with Brook playing an instrument along.
Luffy tried to eat all the food, even the brownie cake that Sanji was to cut.
Zoro drinks almost all of the alcohol while Sanji yells at him for not helping.
Chopper,Usopp,Frankie dancing and singing along with Brooke with a small basket and sticks in their mouths and noses while Jinbe laughed at the chaos.
Nami and Robin handing you the presents from the crew.
Jinbe getting you more small knives to add to your weaponry.
Brook got you cute underwear that you probably will never wear for obvious reasons.
Usopp making you a small bag of his bullet balls things,but they contain poisons and smoke.
Frankie made you a mechanical lock box that you’ll definitely be putting your favorite jewelry in.
Robin got you some cute outfits,and dresses for when you do your traditional dances.
Chopper got you herbs that you can use, plus a bag of candy.
Nami got you makeup that you've been dying to get your hands on,and a sewing kit.
Sanji got you ‘healing water” that he somehow got from your fathers hometown in the West blue.
Zoro surprisingly got you something which was jewelry with the prettiest gems.
“Hm?Luffy, where's your present that you kept talking about all week.”
Luffy stopped eating for a moment staring at you before hopping up from the table with a shout.He ran out of the room,but not before stretching his arm to grab more meat.Everyone stared at you then each other with confusion on what was happening.He soon re entered the room with the biggest smile plastered on his face.He set a small rectangle thing in front of you that was covered by a white cloth.Everyone stared at the suspicious box.
Luffy then dramatically lifted the white cloth with a ‘TADA!’ to show a travel size cage.Inside the cage was two beetles.It was silent for a moment before it erupted into chaos once more.Nami and Sanji freaking out cause he got you bugs as a present.Usopp and Chopper looking in amazement at it.While the others laughed at the scene.
Tears slowly fell down your face making Nami yell at him more for making you cry.Luffy started to panic at the sight albeit slightly confused.
“D-did you not like it!?I swear you liked them before!”
You just shook your head before hugging him with a small thank you coming out.Luffy relaxing once more.He then started laughing again before demanding Brook to play something.Then everyone started doing what they were doing once more.Singing,eating,dancing,and laughing.Nami just shook her head in disappointment while Robin giggled at the sight.You stared at the cage with fondness.Not only cause it brought back good memories,but it also makes it so you don’t have to touch them.You still hate bugs,but you’ll tolerate them for Luffy.
