Too many things happened too quickly, you thought, as you tried to scale the wall and see how far you had to jump to reach the other side. The side where Ace is.

Pacifistas came and began attacking the Whitebeard pirates from behind, marines seeming not to care if some allies are hit. Like they weren't comrades. No...like they were the many sacrifices that will come forth from this war.

The announcement of them beginning to execute Ace.

As well as them cutting the snails off so the world wouldn't have to see whatever the marines were planning. Which you already knew wouldn't be seen very highly if the public saw, if they saw a hint of truth of how the World Government do certain things.

How the ground shifted from Whitebeard's power, catching you off guard as some falling debris from the wall and stray pieces of ice got on you, giving you some minor scratches here and there.

How some of your wounds from your time in Impel Down reopened during your battle with Mihawk, something that Mihawk noticed and scolded you on. Voice hinting concern as his golden eyes held yours, immediately stopping his attack.

"I will not fight someone who is not at their best." He said, as he glanced at your bleeding form under your white shirt, the bandages below the cloth not helping the cuts and slashes on your chest and back. You tried to convince him that you were alright, but Mihawk cut you off, saying that you should take this chance for you to help Straw Hat.

You nodded and was about to go on towards Luffy until you stopped and called his name, your back towards him as your face was shadowed by your cap. Expression hidden.

"Mihawk."

He glanced at you.

"Tell me...do you know why Shanks did not inform me about how he knew Blackbeard?" You asked, your lips in a frown and voice distant at as you spoke. Mihawk looked at you silently, then answered.

"...No, I do not." He answered. You turned to look at him from under the shadows of your cap, gazing at him, trying to gauge if he was lying.

'Silver Blood's emotions are all over the place.' Mihawk observed. One second you were smirking like the confident swordsman you were, in another he spots the darkness and anger in your eyes. You're desperate. For what, the swordsman doesn't know. But it seems to be connected to Shanks and what you earlier said about the hat that he's forever seen you wear. Since the day he first saw you, with the other Warlords who can't help but be interested in you.

(Y/N) isn't normally so suspicious. Your shoulders are tense, your eyes now flicking across his face to spot anything close to deceit, your grins and smirks seeming to be forced across your face.

He is worried for you.

But he must let you accomplish your goals, perhaps it would get you back to normal. He can only dare hope. That's all he can do for now in this raging battlefield they're stuck in.

"Then, were you aware that he was in Roger's crew and knew my father?"

Mihawk rose an eyebrow, surprised that you seemed unaware. You closed your eyes once you spotted his expression as you clenched your fists. Feeling hurt. The pain from Saboady coming back, the pain you've been trying to hold back during your time in Impel Down.

"He told you, but not me..." You said quietly, wide hawk golden eyes managing to catch the broken expression across your face as you whispered a 'Why?' through your lips. Mihawk frowned, and felt strong disapproval for the actions of Red Hair. Mihawk approached you calmly, your head looking down with your cap shadowing your face.

"Look at me, Gin Chi." You didn't. Mihawk slowly tipped your chin for you to raise your head, quickly spotting the hurt within your dark eyes that always should stay bright. Those expressive and kind eyes that always looked at him with warmness each time you visited his lonely abode that doesn't feel that spacious with you there. "Why Mihawk...? Why didn't he...?" Mihawk brows furrowed as he strengthened the hold of your chin slightly, gently.

"(Y/N)..." He toned quietly, "I do not know Akagami's reasons on with holding such information from you. But know this." Mihawk rose your left hand with his, squeezing it gently before he put it up to his lips as a sign of comfort, gold orbs only on you. "If the idiot causes you hurt like this once more after giving an invalid reason, you are always welcomed." You turned your head away, but Mihawk turned it back towards him, managing to trap you with his golden gaze.

"Always." He repeated, making your eyes soften as a distant memory of someone important saying that exact word but it only made your eyes hold a deep sadness.

"Thank you..." You brought your head to lay on his chest as you slowly hugged him, tightening your arms and feeling like you didn't want to let go. To just...stay. "Thank you, Mihawk." Mihawk silently put a hand on your upper back, bringing you closer to him for a brief moment before having to step back.

"It's best if you go now." He said, you nodded as you quickly ran to where Luffy was. Mihawk still had a frown on his face.

'Her eyes were never meant to look like that. You've messed up Red Hair.'

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(Updates to keep the views and chapters even XD)

Ah...Mihawk thought you knew about Shanks being part of the Roger pirates.

Oh, how he was wrong. And Mihawk is not happy about what Shanks has done. Not happy at all.

Reader-San is in an unstable state. She's learned too many things in a short period of time, and hasn't fully processed anything.

She kept pushing it back to her mind, but now it's rushing through her like a waterfall.

Don't hide your emotions guys. It's not healthy. Cause when you finally let them go, you're going to go to a full mental breakdown.

I would know. I should eat my own words really.

Anyways, MOVING ON WITH THE ANGST!!

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Paulie: 2
Buggy: 5

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