"Yeah, yeah, yeah. That was stupid. I know. That was idiotic. I know. That was naïve. I know. Just stop already. The heck is up with you? I liked it better when the cat got your tongue."

Lucci glared.

You sighed.

When you walked out from that scenario, Lucci went up to you again and started to do his thing where he judged you with his eyes. And slowly demeaned you with his words as Hattori basically nested on top of your head.

"What are you doing here anyways? And did you heal well? Were the others able to get you a doctor in time? Did Kalifa—"

At Lucci's silencing glare and sudden grasp of your wrist did you stop ranting. You couldn't help it. You're willing to do anything to distract you from the Celestial Dragon. At the mere thought your blood began to boil.

"Silver Blood." At the mention of your title, you glanced up at Lucci.

He smirked.

"It appears you are troubled."

Troubled? Troubled?!

"I would use a stronger word."

You asked your questions again, but the only one he answered was on why he was doing here. His answer didn't help since he said it was none of your business. You narrowed your eyes at him. Commenting that he got sassier since the last you saw him, although the last time you saw him he was knocked out. (Y/N) wanted to know this question however.

"Did you use the cream?" He glanced at you, looking at your expectant eyes. He then glanced away.

No matter, you caught on as you smiled at him.

"I'm glad that you used it. The scar...must've been painful."

(Y/N) glanced to the side as they walked as you thought about the circumstances on how Lucci got that scar on his back while he just kept staring straight ahead. You touched your own scar on your left cheek in thought.

Wait.

Where are they going?

"Lucci-neko, the heck are we going?"

Lucci glanced down at you.

"I'm going to where I originally came here to do. The true question is, where are you going like a lost puppy?" Lucci smirked, your face quickly getting a vein in anger before you gave a sigh. You stopped walking besides him, Lucci stopping as well. Your hands were on your hips as you looked at the sky as you stood in thought. Watching as many bubbles floated into the sky and then popping.

"I gotta leave then. I gotta go back to my crew." You said, turning your gaze back towards Lucci who looked at you curiously, one slim eyebrow raised.

"Last time I checked, you had none." You gave him a knowing smile.

"I did. Just never acknowledged them." You took your hand out for a handshake.

"It was nice seeing you again kitty. Make sure you still hold onto your part of the deal the next time we meet, away from prying eyes."

Lucci didn't even so much glance at the hand as he just stepped closer to you and leaned over by your ear.

"I'll make sure of that Silver Blood," he purred into your ear. Making you get shivers come across your spine because of it. You can feel his smirk widen as he suddenly bit down on your ear.

The hell?!

"Oi—!" He bit down again, this time catching your rising arms that were going to hit him. You were sure a little bit of blood was coming down your ear from how hard he bit it.

You were right. When Lucci leaned back, a little bit of blood was on his smirking lips. He licked it. You blanched.

"And make sure to stay away from that savior of yours when we battle. Don't want any interruptions."

And with that he walked away from the blushing (Y/N), as you screamed at the top of your lungs "Pervert!" You rubbed your ear in distaste as you looked around.

'Where am I?'

(Y/N) moved your eyes around as you tried to find which Grove Number you're at now. You weren't really paying attention as you and Lucci walked, for you were trying to get your emotions under control. Your (e/c) eyes finally spotted the tree that held the number on where you were. Grove Number 3.

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3?!

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Adding Lucci here was indeed random, but we haven't seen him in awhile. So I had to add him in there before he possibly appears again in the far future.

But yay~! He bit you again! And just proved he's openly jealous of Shanks, even though the cat doesn't know it IS him.

Shanks: 8
Mihawk:13
Crocodile:2
Doflamingo: 3
Smoker: 1
Lucci: 3

Sorry, they aren't here so—

Smoker: Where did they go? Why am I here by myself?

*puts finger to his lips*

Shhhh...it's okay. I'm here...

*immediately takes off finger from his lips and flushes in embarrassment and starts muttering to herself*

Why did I do that? What's wrong with me!

Smoker:... I'm surrounded by idiots everywhere I go.

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ITS APPRECIATED!! XD

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FANART CORNER

These few FANARTS are more One Piece fanart than Strong fanart, but I'll share them nonetheless since one of my reader's drew it within the fanart channel in the Strong server.

All from @Angrykorean93 on Discord!