Chapter 10: Bison's heart

Finally, the group arrived at the carriage stop on top of the mountain to defeat Wapol there. Before everyone battling Wapol, Dalton turned to (y/n) and grabbed her shoulder, he said he wanted to talk about something. "earlier, the doctors say that you're the one who saved me by using devil-fruit-like power… is that true?" he asked in curiosity. (y/n) widened her eyes and didn't expect Dalton would ask her directly, it seems there's no reason to hide it from these island residents.

"…yes. I'm actually a devil-fruit user" (y/n) starts unbuttoning her shirt to show the wound from her shoulder to him. When she unwrapped the bandages, the gunshot wound is completely heal. Dalton was very surprised to see the no scar on (y/n)'s shoulder.

"All I could say is my power could heal injuries, I won't tell you which devil-fruit user I am" (y/n) said as she fixing her shirt back "but I really appreciate it if you and the others won't tell other people. Fewer people who know about me, the better it be"

"that sounds… really lonely" Dalton said with a sad expression.

(y/n) smiled by his thoughtfulness "I've grown used to it. There's a lot of bad people out there who are after my devil-fruit and would kill anyone to get my ability. I'm doing this because… I don't want others to die because knowing what I could do"

"…"

(y/n) chuckled by Dalton's expression, his eyes looked… pitiful "what's with that face? C'mon—" she caressed his left cheek "it's alright" she smiled at him.

Dalton looked at (y/n)'s smile, he could feel a stung in his heart. He thought this woman deserves better. Friends and family that could truly love her. Dalton suddenly pulled (y/n)'s hand into a tight embrace. (y/n) surprised by the sudden contact and how close her face was to Dalton's chest, she could hear his heart beating.

"you kept telling others that you're alright when actually you're not… you must always be the one who's in pain, right? …I know that feeling very well" he said to (y/n) and let her go to meet her directly in the eyes.

"but everyone deserves happiness in their lives, and that's why—"

"Captain Dalton, we spotted Wapol near the castle gate!" one of Dalton's subordinates informed him.

"what?! Alright, I'll go there right away!" he said and turned back to (y/n) "after this battle, I would continue our conversation later if you don't mind?"

(y/n) thought maybe Dalton wanted to tell him something "sure" she nodded. Happy with her answer, Dalton quickly went to find Wapol.

But when the others arrived, Wapol already got beaten up by Luffy first. Dalton was shocked to know that Luffy is the one who defeat him. Then he asked Luffy what about the two strong guards protecting Wapol. Luffy said a reindeer with a blue nose has defeated them. Dalton not sure who's this creature could even defeat Wapol guards. But when he turned around, he spotted a small reindeer standing with two feet and has blue nose hiding behind a tree… not a very good hider in fact.

Dalton bowed to the blue-nose reindeer "thank you! This land will be born again!" he said heartfully. (y/n) smiled when she saw Dalton appreciating the reindeer truly.

But one of Dalton's men thought the reindeer were their enemies, so the creature runs away "you idiot! That's my new mate!!" Luffy scolded as he chasing after the reindeer.

"…eh?" did (y/n) hear that correctly, a new mate? That reindeer?

After that, an elder woman with thin clothes even though it's still snowing appeared. She introduced herself as Dr. Kureha. The witch that lives in the castle, and the reindeer from earlier is actually her medical assistant. She told Dalton to take himself and his men to the castle infirmary to get treated. Once everyone has done being treated thanks to Dr. Kureha, she turned to see (y/n) sitting on the edge of Dalton's bed "you are… (y/n), right?" she asked.

(y/n) surprised that the doctor knows her "…yes. How did you know my name?"

"no doctors haven't heard the infamous devil-fruit user that could heal anything, girl" she said as she drinking a bottle of alcohol in her hand "Tell me, why didn't you heal your friend here but instead coming all the way here?"

"I—"

"because (y/n) could die if she heals me!" Nami said "she already use most of her healing power back in Little Garden and if she uses more, she could die… and I don't want my friend died just because I'm having a fever"

"Nami…"

"…" Dalton gaped by Nami's statement, now he knows the cost using (y/n)'s power. He wouldn't want that either, though she already used her power on him a while ago.

Then, Nami offered a certain key to Dr. Kureha as their medical payment and went somewhere to do something with Dalton's men. Even though she warned them not to take her jacket, take the key, or escaping… the crew did the exact opposite "did she just told us to take her jacket and the key, and sneak out?" Nami face-palmed.

Thus, Nami and Vivi preparing to get away from the castle. But (y/n) told them to go ahead and she'll catch up later. And now, there's only her and Dalton in the infirmary room. it was silent at first, but then (y/n) turned back to Dalton and crossed her arms "well? Aren't you going to finish the talk? As you can see… I have to leave right now" (y/n) said. Dalton looked down and didn't think that (y/n) would leave this island so fast. He clenched his fist together and tried to take the words out of his mouth.

"…stay here"

"…come again?" (y/n) turned to Dalton and saw his eyes met her directly.

"stay here… with me" he said clearly this time "remember when I say everyone deserves happiness. I want to be the one who gives that happiness to you"

"Dalton… we've just met. And you ask me to stay on this island already?"

"I know, but—I just couldn't help thinking that… we won't meet each other again. so I'm taking my chances to make you stay by my side, I can't lie to this feeling but I'm not really good making it into words either…"

Then (y/n) leans closer to Dalton's face as their faces inches away "Captain Dalton… are you saying that you liked me?" she said in a gentle voice.

Dalton felt nervous a little by the close contact, he reach out his hand to grab (y/n)'s chin "not just like… but I fell in love at the first sight" he said and pulled (y/n) closer for a kiss.

When (y/n) felt Dalton's lips, it was cold at first but then it went warm and very gentle. Dalton sighed by the kiss and look at (y/n) in the eyes "…what's your answer, (y/n)?" he asked. (y/n) gave it thought for a moment and then look at him back "…sorry, Dalton. But I want to see the world with my friends" (y/n) answered. Her words don't make Dalton upset. In fact, he's happy that she answered his confession.

"I see. I understand" he smiled at her "I always thought you and I were very much alike. But we have a different vision. You who want to travel the sea, and me who's loyal to his land"

"Dalton…"

"do not worry, I'm not upset. I'm very grateful that you answered my confession" Dalton holds (y/n)'s hands "I have decided that… I will become a ruler of this country, the one that worthy enough to lead this country into a better future"

"once I've done that, I will ask you one more time… to stay by my side. I will not give up to make you mine" he said with a determined expression.

(y/n) could feel her heart beating really fast, his words touch her heart. Then she grabbed Dalton's cheeks and pull him closer for one more kiss. Dalton was a little surprised by the sudden kiss, but he kissed her back.

It was heated and long enough until they almost running out of breath and wanted to ravish each other's mouth. Dalton had to pull back a little because he couldn't handle the heat "s-sorry, I never had such an intimate moment like this—" he said as he covering the flushed face. (y/n) grinned and went on top of Dalton, she asked if Dalton actually a virgin. His face turned red the moment he heard that word, his mouth gaped, and couldn't answer such an embarrassing question. (y/n) laughs at his reaction, she went again for another kiss which is surprised Dalton again "I have a little time, so let's make good use of it, shall we?".

At first, Dalton was clueless about what she meant by that until (y/n) start removing her shirt and revealing her bra. Dalton was frozen in the spot for a second there, but then quickly covering her with his blanket. (y/n) a little surprised and look at Dalton covering his face with his palm as he sighed "no no, this isn't right— d-do you did not think we're going to soon for—you know?"

Now (y/n) get it, Dalton is the type who doesn't want to force or rush things. She giggled at how gentleman type he is "we are unless you want me to stop. But--- I think something under there are excited" she pointed at Dalton's bulging pants.

Dalton turns redder as he tries to cover it, he won't admit that he had a boner just from a kiss. (y/n) leans closer to him "what's your call, Captain? Clock is ticking" (y/n) tease as she rubbing the boner over the cloth.

Dalton groaned in pleasure by (y/n)'s touch, thus he gave in and went for another kiss. He really doesn't want her to leave yet. "yeah… let's use our time" he said and keep kissing her. their tongues start intertwined but (y/n)'s hand doesn't stop rubbing his dick. She could tell the size was pretty big and keep getting larger with each stroke. She can't take it anymore and start removing all her clothes, Dalton could feel his dick start twitching the moment he saw (y/n)'s naked body so close to him.

"Just relax, and let me do it for you" she whispered and pulled down Dalton's pants as his hard dick finally out from there.

The moment her fingers touched the tip, Dalton starts to pre-cum. It trailing down on his dick and (y/n)'s fingers. She could tell that Dalton is struggling so she wrapped her hand around his hard dick and start to strokes it "a-aah!" Dalton groaned in pleasure.

"shh— you don't want the others to hear you, right? lower your voice" (y/n) whispered and start stroking faster.

Dalton panted heavily and could feel him almost orgasm "I-I feel weird, something about to— aah!"

"hm? About to what?" (y/n) grinned as she stroking harder.

"w-wait! If you stroking it too hard—I'm about to—" but (y/n) didn't listen as she keep stroking harder and faster "hngh—wait—a-aah!" he start to squirt his cum on (y/n)'s chest.

Dalton panted heavily and realized that his cum on (y/n)'s chest "s-sorry! I didn't mean to—"

(y/n) chuckled and start sat on his lap "it's all dirty, Dalton. Clean it up for me" she demands with naughty grins.

Dalton thought she wanted to clean it with a cloth or something. But (y/n) shakes her head and pulls his hair back as their eyes met "no, lick it until it is clean" she ordered.

Her demands make him chill on his spine, strangely he likes the feeling "yes…" he said as leans his head closer to (y/n)'s chest and lick his own cum.

Dalton keeps licking even the cum already gone and starts massaging (y/n)'s breasts. His fingers are playing with her nipples and his warm tongue licking makes her more aroused. (y/n) starts grinning her crotch on Dalton's dick that is still hard. She pulled back and look at Dalton's flushed face, she asked if he still wants to continue. He nodded and say there's nothing more he wants more than to be close with her. "then… I'm not holding it back" (y/n) pushed her clit onto Dalton's dick and starts riding it.

(y/n) pushed Dalton's on the bed and riding on top of him "ngh—ah ah!" she moans each time his dick hits her spot.

Dalton also moans in pleasure and holding on to (y/n) hips, he couldn't take how hard (y/n) riding on him and was about to orgasm again "I-I'm close again—I—" he pulled out his dick from (y/n) and start cumming a lot.

He panted heavily and taking a deep breath to rest "that's—" he was speechless. He never felt so good in his entire life, he even forget the wounds on his body.

"was that good enough for you?" (y/n) giggled and lay on top of him.

"good? That was amazing" he chuckled.

After their intimating moment, (y/n) dressed up again and prepared to leave the castle with her friends. (y/n) checked on Dalton one last time to make sure his wounds aren't reopened. But Dalton just gave her another gentle kiss and told her that he's fine. They're leaning on each other's forehead and went silent, all they could hear is the sound of snow blowing from outside the window. Then Dalton gives a sad look as he caressed (y/n)'s face with his thumb "…to be honest, I wish you didn't have to leave" he holds her hand firmly "but I will respect your decision and believe that our fate cross again in the future"

Dalton look at (y/n) directly in the eyes "until then, you will see the man that will lead this country right before your eyes"

"Dalton…" (y/n) amazed by his determination "then I shall give you a parting gift"

(y/n) start spreading her wings wide right in front of Dalton, his eyes wide open and amazed by the sight right in front of him. Then (y/n) plugged out one of her feathers as it glows in her hand. She gave her feather to Dalton "this feather contained some of my power. It's enough to heal you when you're really in trouble"

Dalton accepted the feather in his hand, he could feel the warmth emerging from it "thank you. I shall treasure it" he smiled. (y/n) nodded and trusted Dalton.

When (y/n) is about to leave the room, Dalton quickly gets up from his bed and grabs her wrist. He pulled her close to him and give her one last kiss. (y/n) widened her eyes and was surprised a little by the sudden kiss. For a second, she forgot how Dalton is much bigger and taller than her. he even embraced her one last time, trying to remember her every scent and every inch of her body "be careful on your travel. I will always wait right here" he said. (y/n) embraced him back and thanked him.

When (y/n) turned around to reach the door, Dalton finally let her go and watch her leave the room. once she's gone, the room felt cold once more. It was painful to see her leave, but he believe they'll meet again.

Meanwhile, (y/n) is walking toward her friends who are waiting outside the castle gate. She looked around to see the group whole again "where have you been? We were waiting for you" said Nami. (y/n) just chuckled and said that she was just having a moment with a friend. She looked up at the infirmary window, there she spotted Dalton staring down at her. (y/n) smiled and waved goodbye at him. Dalton smiled and waved her back, feeling happy that she noticed her.

(y/n) asked the crew what are they waiting for? Luffy said that they're waiting for their new crewmate "really? That's wonderful. Who is it?" (y/n) asked.

Strangely, they could hear a ruckus inside the castle. A blue-nosed reindeer wearing a hat carrying a sleigh behind its back is running toward them "everybody, get in the sleigh!! We're going down the mountain!!" it shouted.

"a reindeer?" (y/n) widened her eyes.

"HOLD IT!!!" Dr. Kureha running in their direction with knives in her hands as she trying to stop her reindeer from coming along with them. Thus, the reindeer bringing the Straw Hat pirates safely down from the mountain.

Dalton who just came out from the infirmary room joins Dr. Kureha watching her reindeer coming with the pirate's crew. Dalton asked her if this is really what she wants. But Dr. Kureha's tears start falling but keeps smiling for her reindeer who just left "I don't like…tearful farewells" she said. Dalton smiled with her and understood, he too watching (y/n) with her friends leave. "follow me!" Dr. Kureha smacked Dalton's chest and dragged him along with her.

Meanwhile, the Straw Hat pirates are already half their way back to their ship. But suddenly they stopped because they heard a loud explosion behind them. Everyone turned something happened to the sky. All of them are amazed at the view they are looking at right now, a sky that slowly turned pink along with the falling snow. The view was magnificent. The blue-nose reindeer, Tony Tony Chopper, cries loudly the moment he saw the falling pink snow that looked like Sakura blossom falling from the sky.

Back at the castle, Dr. Kureha and Dalton are still outside to see the view. They were talking about how their country has finally been free and started a fresh new peaceful one. Then Dr. Kureha noticed something around Dalton's neck, it was a necklace with a feather attached to it "I didn't know you're the type of accessories guy, Dalton" said Dr. Kureha as she continues drinking her alcohol.

"this?" Dalton showed her his feather necklace "this is from… a very special person. She said it could protect me from danger"

"like a charm from your lover, eh? That's cute" Dr. Kureha chuckled.

"I wouldn't say we're lovers yet, but—I will wait for her"

"I see. Maybe it's time you settled down, Dalton. You need someone by your side because, well—you're a reckless idiot. Someone needs to watch over you"

"…I can't complain that" Dalton smiles.

"it's from that (y/n) girl, right?" Dr. Kureha grinned "you better keep that thing safe or use it wisely. That feather… is priceless and very hard to find because only one person in this world has that. You're a very lucky man, Dalton"

Dalton looked at the feather, he could still feel the warmth from it "if I remember correctly, that feather is similar to Vivre Card. If the origins are dead, the feather will dissolve" Dr. Kureha added.

'then I could watch her over through this' he thought. Both of them start drinking together.

"oh, by the way… you two were having sex in the infirmary room, right?"

All of the sudden, Dalton splurt out his drink and cough "h-how did you--?"

"I'm a doctor, you numbskull. I could tell. At least, when you finish, clean the bedsheet"

"Please don't say it out loud. I'll clean everything later…" Dalton face-palmed and covering his embarrassed face while Dr. Kureha just laughs at his reaction.

Currently, the Straw Hat pirates are celebrating their new shipmates. Tony Tony Chopper as the ship doctor, the blue-nosed reindeer. It looks like he too having fun celebrating with the crew, he looked very happy. But suddenly he just realized he forgot to bring his medical supplies because in a rush. (y/n) gave him a bag filled with medical supplies, she said she found it earlier in the sleigh. Maybe Dr. Kureha secretly put his bag in the sleigh. Chopper went silent for a moment and think about what Dr. Kureha has done for him. (y/n) smiled at him and patted his head "that Dr. Kureha, is a good person. At the very least, she cares about you very much" she said. Chopper sobs and is moved by Dr. Kureha's devotion.

Then the whole crew gave a toast to their new ship doctor, Tony Tony Chopper, and welcomes him with open arms "to our new shipmate! HORRAY!!!" Usopp raises his glass.

"HORRAY!!" everyone raises their glass and cheers.

At the moment in Alabasta, Crocodile just returned to his headquarters with a big bag of treasure in his back. He put it in his office first and sat at his desk while taking a cigar. He inhales the cigar and exhales it as he stares out the window. "Ms. All-Sunday… is my jewel not arrived yet?" he asked Ms. All-Sunda who's sitting on a sofa right now.

"being impatient, aren't you, boss?" she teased "do the cheers from the citizen claiming you as their hero not satisfy you?" she chuckles.

"shut up" he clicked his tongue.

Crocodile asked Ms. All-Sunday about (y/n)'s location right now, she replied that (y/n) currently heading toward Alabasta with the Princess and the Straw Hat crew. Crocodile grins and looking forward to seeing her "the moment she steps foot on this land bring her to me as soon as possible. That's an absolute order"

"as you wish"