19 Princess

"Oii oii old man, were you trying to kill me?!"

"Old?! Who's old?! I'm still in the prime of my life. At least I look my age unlike you who looks 10 but is only 5. When you get to 20 you'll probably look like a middle-aged man!"

Two males were walking out of a densely vegetated jungle. On the left was a young boy who looked around 10. He had light skin and dreadlocks that came half way down his back. He had pitch black eyes and sword like eye brows.

He was wearing a pair of black plimsoles and a white t-shirt and baggy black bottoms that had tears and holes all over and had a katana strapped to his back.

The man on the right was a middle-aged man with shoulder length slicked back strawberry blonde hair, silver eyes a short beard and like the boy, he had sword shaped eyebrows.

He was wearing a plain white robe and had a katana hanging on his side.

They were Portgas D. Orion and Marcus.

"What do you know, those of us with good genes age fast earlier but when we get to 20 we stop ageing all together, you old fart!"

"Old fart your mother!"

"Did you just call mum an old fart? I wonder how she'll punish you this time…"

"No, Ori, I didn't mean it like that It was just a joke!"

"It didn't sound like a joke, it sounded like you called mum old and I may be wrong, but I don't think women appreciate being called old!"

"What do you want?!"

"What do you mean? Me being the loving son I am, I obviously want you to be more considerate of my mother!

But seeing as you are my father, and like I said I am a loving son, so it wouldn't be right of me to not give you the chance to redeem yourself…"

"What is it you want this time?!"

"Take me and Rome with you when you and uncle Walter sail to Notice Island in North Blue tomorrow."

"Not a chance!"

"But…"

"No last time we brought you, you almost burnt down a whole town."

"We were young at that time, we've matured since then…"

As he said that Marcus looked at his son with wrinkles stretched across his forehead.

"It was 6 months ago."

"6 months is a long time to reflect on your mistakes and mature."

Marcus rolled his eyes at his sons answer.

Seeing as that wasn't working Orion changed his approach.

"Dad, it's almost been 2 years, everyone's going to leave in a week and I don't know when I'll be able to see you again. I just want to spend more time with you guys."

Even though he knew that it was a ploy to get what he wanted, Marcus' heart ached when he heard that.

"Fine. Just make sure to behave, no causing unnecessary trouble… Understood!"

Hearing his father give in Orion smiled excitedly as he gave a rubbish attempt at a military salute.

"Sir, yes sir!"

Marcus rolled his eyes at his sons antics.

"How much of that was genuine?"

"Hmm… about 50/50."

As he said that Orion smiled teasingly at his father before darting off in the direction of their home.

As he ran off Orion felt his eyes start watering as he thought about the fact that in a weeks' time, everyone will be leaving.

[It's hard to believe it's been 2 years already. I wonder when I'll get to see everyone again… Even though the training's been hellish, I really enjoyed it.]

Without even realising he had ran home.

[I guess I got too caught up in reminiscing.]

The next morning after getting ready he and Marcus made their way to the port where a small ship was docked.

As they were walking to the port, Marcus looked at Orion curiously.

"You're not wearing what you usually do, why the change?"

Orion smiled proudly as he said.

"I'm going into town for the first time in a year… I have to dress to impress."

He was wearing a pair of baggy beige trousers that clung round his ankles, his normal black plimsoles and a plain white collarless shirt only buttoned up half way as the remaining buttons had fallen off.

As Marcus heard that he almost buckled over as he thought.

[Dressed up? If that's really your idea of getting dressed up, then you really do need to leave the island more!]

When they arrived they saw two people leisurely sitting on the deck. One was a boy who looked 15 years old, he was about 5" 2 and had Caucasian skin. He had short black hair and big golden eyes. He was dressed in a short sleeve white shirt with the collar turned up, brown trousers and a pair of sandals.

The other was a white middle aged man that stood at a height of 7", with dark brown eyes and thick eyebrows that curled upwards. He had black hair with grey streaks. He was dressed in a pair of plain grey combats and a plain white t-shirt.

They were Gol D. Roman and Walter. When Orion saw them he smiled as he said.

"Haha Rome, I didn't think you'd actually bother to get dressed up too."

"Of course, this is our first time back in town in a year. I had to dress to impress!"

Hearing their conversations both Walter and Marcus were left speechless by their idea of "dressing up".

The two men looked at each other and silently agreed not to say anything.

After sailing for 3 hours the finally docked. Seeing civilization Orion and Roman rushed off the ship and were about to head into town when Marcus grabbed them by the scruff of their clothes.

"Not so fast you 2. Do you remember the rules?"

Orion and Roman looked to each before looking back at Marcus and reciting in unity.

"Yeah:

1. No starting fights.

2. No fires.

3. No stealing.

4. Most importantly, no divulging family details."

Hearing that Marcus set the boys free and said.

"You've got enough money to stay in an inn for the night, we'll meet back here in the morning to bring you back to the island."

They didn't need to be told twice as the boys shot off into the distance. As they watched the boys leave Walter couldn't help ask helplessly.

"Do you really think they'll be alright?"

Marcus nodded as he said.

"Even though they're young, they're extremely mature for their age."

"I wasn't talking about the boys, I meant the town!"

"Ooh haha, I have no idea! Anyway my little disciple's on the island so nothing should end up too bad."

"Judging by his aura, he's gotten stronger again!"

"Haha, I wouldn't expect anything less! Anyway it's time for us to leave, we can't afford for anything to go wrong."

As he said that both men went to an individual lock box in the corner of the ship and took out a mask and a weapon.

Marcus took out a white mask that had painted red tears coming from the eyes and a black lips drawn on to make it look like a smile.

The weapon he took out was a highly decorated and very long sword, which was about 7" long. The hilt of the sword was a cross guard which was extremely long in and of itself. The blade itself was pitch black with a definitive shine and was a single edged blade with a slight curve at the end. The overall sword looked like a large black cross.

As for Walter, he took out a plain mask that had a cold smile painted on.

His weapon was a long ordinary looking black spear with the only prominent feature being the blade coming out of a dragon's mouth.

When they had donned their respective masks and weapons, Walter looked at Marcus and asked.

"If Roger was wrong about Garp and he doesn't come alone to collect the child, how do you want to handle it?"

As Marcus thought about that possibility, a ruthless killing intent surged from his body as he said with a cold indifferent voice.

"Make them come but not return!"

Hearing that a tyrannical aura erupted from Walter as his eyes shone with a ruthless light.

"I wouldn't have it any other way!"

As the two men set off, Orion and Roman were walking through town laughing and talking when something caught Orion's eye.

[Isn't that…]

Seeing Orion distracted, Roman followed his line of sight.

He saw 4 young girls with the oldest no older than 15-16 and the youngest being about 13. They were walking cautiously through town, trying their best to avoid detection.

Roman was confused as he didn't recognise them.

"Ori do you recognise them?"

Orion nodded lightly as he said with a smile.

"If I'm not wrong that girl with black hair should be the princess of Amazon Lily; Boa Hancock with the other 2 beside her being her sisters; Boa Sondersonia and Marigold…

But I don't recognise that silver haired girl at the back."

[I don't remember her from the canon, but as it stands, she gives me the biggest feeling of threat!]

"Amazon Lily, as in the place mum grew up?! So they're kind of like family… Let's go say hi!"

Just as he was about to go up to them, Orion quickly stopped him.

Confused, Roman looked back at Orion who was looking at a group tailing them from behind.

When Roman understood why Orion stopped him he heard Orion say.

"Let's follow them, we'll only get involved if they look like they need our help. Dad and uncle Walter made us promise not to cause trouble."

As he said that, Orion reached into his jacket pocket and took out a plain white mask. Seeing Orion's actions, Roman nodded as he followed suit, taking out an identical plain white mask.