⚜️ Keywords ⚜️

Y/n -> your name
E/c -> eyes colour

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《You should go inside and rest now.》

You needed it, but it was impossible to take your eyes off what was happening on the Navy ship.
Even though there were two of them attacking, Katakuri gave no way for them to hit him. His mochi had turned black and could repel Akainu's magma, who didn't hesitate to use all his strength.

Perospero noticed your tense expression when you saw Borsalino's kick, but Katakuri grabbed his ankle to immobilize him.

《See? Nothing happened. You should try to relax, perororo.》  Your brother-in-law seemed amused to see you in that state of anxiety.

You looked at him questioningly.
《What? How can I be relaxed knowing that he's there fighting because of me...? If they hurt him...I couldn't stand it...》

You clenched your fists extended to your sides as you lower your gaze to the floor.
Perospero and Smoothie didn't understand why you were worrying so much.

《We need to think about you now.》  Smoothie leaned down beside to watch your face.

《Perospero and I will take care of it.》

His blue eye looked at you seriously, trying to reassure you anyway. You couldn't find an answer, maybe because you thought she was right; as she carried you to the cabin, you heard Perospero give orders to his men to restart the ship. When you turned one last time, you noticed something moving on the enemy ship...a series of cannons had been aimed at you.

《Fire!》

They hit and destroyed the bow. Smoothie had you protected from behind, after which she pulled out her greatsword and stepped out.
《Stay inside.》

Instead, Perospero seemed to have been left speechless.
《Oh, my poor figurehead...》

He decided to fight back by avenging his precious ship. Meanwhile, the sky had turned black again and the fight still had no winner.
Akainu was proving to be an extremely tenacious and violent opponent; your heart raced when you saw him turning into magma to attack Katakuri by surprise...of course, your husband avoided him and Kizaru on the other side.

Those bastards were willing to do anything to defeat him...

You looked at your hands. Scarred by the handcuffs you had worn for several hours, you began to feel softer and less painful.

《Damn, where is my gun when I need it...!》

The Navy soldiers aimed their weapons at the ship again. Perospero ordered to do the same and fired his candy syrup towards them.

《Aren't you supposed to stay safe?》  He looked at you, while the other half of his body did the rest.
《Do you know that you could get in the way, perororo?》

Even in such a situation, he couldn't hold back his forked tongue. You looked away because you knew he was right but you didn't want to give it to him so soon.

《But I can't sit idle–》

Suddenly an explosion made you both lose your balance and turn towards the Navy ship. The fire was breaking on board.
The black smoke obscured your view and you couldn't see either the two admirals, or Katakuri...

- - -

A very long minute passed and none of them had come out. Smoothie had been watching, sword still in her hands, and you didn't like her worried look.

But a figure appeared out of the darkness. It was that of Borsalino.
He was smiling. Smoothie was ready to attack when he said something in a low voice.

《Waiting is killing you, huh? The game continues, but I don't think so for much longer...you must know the Grand Admiral is not used to losing.》

He disappeared into thin air after that.
Nobody knew who had got the better of the opponent. You put your hands to the mouth to let out a scream.

《Katakuri!》

But no reply.

《Where are you...》

Perospero said nothing, but waited for what would happened in the next few moments. On the contrary, you were tired of waiting and ran towards the bow to jump to the other side.

《W-wait a moment!》

He yelled at you to stop, but you didn't. You grabbed a rope and, with all your strength, you crossed the strait that separated the two enemy ships.

You advanced towards the black fog. You waved your arms to send it away, but it kept standing there, as if it was trying to hide something from your view.

《K-Katakuri... "Cough" please answer me! "Cough" 》

Because of those, you were forced to close your eyes. At that moment, you heard someone calling you.

《Y/n!》

It was Smoothie's voice. Although she wasn't far, you still couldn't see her. You turned around on yourself until you had the sensation of being observed.
You were without weapons, so you raised your hands to strike a possible attacker.

《Is it you, Katakuri?》  A figure was getting bigger and bigger and that reassured you in part...until there was a reddish glow.
Something lifted you forcefully into the air.

《You made a big mistake coming back.》

From the hand of the grand admiral came a great heat that not even the jersey fabric could stop; you complained about that unbearable burning on your chest.

《L-let me go bastard...agh!》

Without warning, Akainu let you go into the flames. Luckily, the mochi saved you.

It put you back on the ground. You were happy to see that he was fine.
《Why did you go back?》

His tone seemed stern, probably because he hadn't stopped focusing on the enemy. With his big body of him, he stood in front of you as if he was a shield.

《You're not safe here, go away now.》

It wasn't that simple. Akainu was watching your every move and the flames had surrounded the ship and imprisoned you. Jumping overboard without avoiding that and the debris was impossible.

《Why should I leave without you? Sorry, but I can't do that.》  You were forced to do it before, because there weren't alternatives.

Katakuri didn't want to hear anymore.
《Don't be stupid. If you stay here, you'll be just a nuisance and I can't afford that–》

He felt your body touch his right leg and slowly lowered his gaze to your little figure, so determined.

《...you never learn.》  He sighed deeply.

《That's why I want to learn everything from you.》  You smiled as usual.

Meanwhile, Akainu was more furious than ever and he wanted nothing more than to eliminate you both. Magma dripped from his arms as if they were two erupting volcanoes. The power of that man could be truly frightening and it was no coincidence that he had become the absolute leader of the Navy...

《Let's finish it once and for all.》

You didn't know what was going to happen just now, but if you were with him, with your Katakuri, you felt that you could also face hell.

- - -

Without giving an explanation, you suddenly fell on your knees, under the perplexed eyes of your husband.

《What are you doing now?》

You weren't sure about that, but you felt you could do something, with your power, to turn the tide of battle.

《I have an idea. Just give me some time.》  And you slowly closed your eyes to enter a meditative state.

Akainu chuckled. He didn't understand what you were doing, but he found it just ridiculous and useless. He was sure he could also win over Katakuri and taking down one of the most important pillars of the Charlotte pirates would finally bring Big Mom to ruin...

So why should he fear someone like you? How many chances could you have against a man of his rank?

Inside you, the blood of the Donquixote still flowed and it would never disappear...it would be a part of you and your past forever. The shadow that would never leave you.

But there wasn't only that. Upon discovering the story that accompanied you and your mother, your mind had opened in another direction, allowing you to take unimaginable control, probably greater than any other bearer of the powers of a Devil Fruit.
You were concentrating the energy you needed hoping it would work against an opponent like him...

Akainu's eyes were fixed on you.
《Whatever you try to do will be useless against me–》

But he tightened his mouth as soon as he noticed your expression looking at him. From the depths of your e/c eyes a vivid and inexplicable natural light awoke. Katakuri turned to you and was surprised by what he saw...not only your irises were shining, but your pupils were turning white giving you an almost spooky look.

《Y/n.》  He tried to call you, but it was as if you didn't hear him. Katakuri was beginning to dislike your strange condition.  《Stop it now.》

Your gaze was focused, still and devoid of expressiveness.
Lava was dripping from the man's body and, now tired of waiting, he sprinted towards you. Katakuri stood in front with his Mogura; despite that intense heat, the trident didn't melt on contact with the magma.

《Remember that I'm always your opponent.》

Akainu accepted the challenge with pleasure and they began to fight again. After Kizaru's escape, the soldiers didn't know what to do and stood looking at their boss and the crimson giant.
On the other ship, Perospero and Smoothie also did the same thing.

《Where has Y/n gone?》  The younger sister thought aloud.

《She's still there, on that ship.》Perospero pointed his finger at your figure sitting on the ground.

Smoothie didn't understand the reason.
《Tsk, that girl is crazy...what's on her mind...》

Suddenly, something like a tremor came under their feet and the ship's deck began to shake.

Perospero drew back his long tongue assuming a serious face.

《Mmm, a tsunami?》

Unfortunately for him, it wasn't. The sea was moving frantically and the wind was blowing hard as if a storm was coming.
The waves slammed violently against the ships which became unstable. The fight continued, but Katakuri realized that something strange was happening...

Suddenly he saw you standing, with your back to the sea. Despite what he had said earlier, this time Akainu stared at you menacingly.

《Come on, show me what you can do!》  He yelled at you. On the contrary, Katakuri seemed worried about you, but he decided to wait and see.

《What do you want to do Y/n...》

It was too late to use the Haki and this made him even more nervous.

Your only gesture was to raise the arm forward, with the palm open.
The water only surrounded the Navy ship creating a kind of barrier. The sailors tried to escape by jumping into the sea, but the current was too strong and many of them disappeared.

You started speaking with a voice and a conscience that didn't seem to be yours.

《You will soon suffer the consequences of your actions, human. There is no place for an evil soul like yours on my oceans.》

Akainu laughed at those absurd words. To silence you, he turned you against a river of incandescent lava. Without any hesitation, Katakuri used mochi to protect you, but both the mochi and the magma couldn't reach you.
The powers of a Devil Fruit had no effect and, although you were in a trance, you noticed the expression of the grand admiral that became more and more grim, failing in his intent.

《Devil Fruits cannot stop me...don't the Sons owe a debt to their beloved Mother?》

Tired of hearing you now, he threw a powerful lava fist at you. He chuckled, sure he hit you, but when he approached you turned into simple sea foam.

《You're making me lose my patience, brat...》  The Grand Admiral seemed to underestimate the situation. Katakuri decided to intervene to prevent him from approaching you again, until he saw you on the foredeck. Your eyes weren't back to normal and you wore an expression that wasn't yours.

《How long do you think you'll continue this stupid game?! You still think you can–》

At that moment, everything fell silent and went black around you. You didn't know that Katakuri had managed to catch and take you away, before you could be swallowed in the depths of the sea, along with the ship.

- - -

《Y/n.》

《...》

《Y/n!》

Katakuri's voice awakened you in his arms. His face covered was the first thing you saw.

《K-Katakuri...》  Your mind got more confused as you looked around.
《W-what happened?》

《You fainted. I saved you before you could be swallowed by that strong swirl of water. We're on my ship now.》

You noticed his serious and attentive expression on you. Something told you that you were involved.

《Uhm, did I do something bad? Tell me.》  But you avoided him. What had happened was incredible...the Navy ship had disappeared from your sight as well as Grand Admiral Akainu. However, you felt his heavy gaze on you and tried to explain all of this even though it was difficult.

《...when I closed my eyes, I felt as if my body became lighter, as if I wasn't controlling it anymore; but I was aware of what was happening around me and I could hear words, inside my head, guiding me...I know it's hard to believe, but it was like there was someone with me and–》

But in that moment, Katakuri stopped you.

《I don't care about all that Y/n. Not now.》

You didn't understand that reaction, until he held you tightly to himself, finding your face totally immersed in his scarf.

《Damn it...do you know I could lose you?》

You were speechless to hear him so frustrated and worried about you. You held his big face as far as you could in your hands.

《Katakuri...》  He lifted you higher to bring both of your faces closer. His red eyes narrowed as he saw yours in tears.

《I'm so glad you're here with me!》The scarf pulled down softly to let your lips meet, but you two stopped when you realized you were the center of everyone else's attention. Your face turned red with embarrassment.

《What should we do, Katakuri-sama?》  The soldiers waited for their general's order.

《Mpf, let's go home of course.》

Perospero and Smoothie were delighted that it was all over in the best way, even though they couldn't intervene to help you and Katakuri.

《How lovebirds those two are, perororo...it was good that Katakuri is back as before.》  The older son said with the usual mocking expression of him.

《Yeah...but there's one thing I don't understand...where Y/n got such a power from...》  Smoothie was somewhat thoughtful about the subject.

《I don't know, but I don't think it was caused by a Devil Fruit...》  That answer wasn't enough for his sister.

《Do you think Mama knew about it?》  She crossed her arms, waiting for him.

《Probably.》  Smoothie didn't add and walked away. Perospero turned to her and then back to Katakuri's ship and smiled through gritted teeth.

《Well, who can know for sure...right, Y/n-chan?》

- - -

All Sweet City announced the return of the pirates with joy and applause. You headed to the headquarters to announce the victory to Big Mom; most of Katakuri's brothers and sisters were happy with your return and Brûlée ran to you to hug you.

《Y/n! Are you okay, my dear?!》  Her worried expression made you laugh, funny as she was.  《W-what are these? What did those bastards do to you?!》  She looked at your scarred wrists and your still red cheek.

《It's nothing. I'm fine, really.》  You closed your eyes smiling, but Brûlée sighed in concern.

《Where is Pudding? How is she?》  You asked suddenly.

《She's resting. Nothing was done, thankfully, and that's just because of you.》  You were relieved to hear that. After that meeting with Akainu, she must have gotten a bad experience...

Behind her, you noticed Cracker's presence in the company of his sisters Custard and Angel. Unlike them, Cracker kept staring at you intently, as if he was pitying for something until he looked down and walked away.
Katakuri had been looking at him all along and the way he looked at you annoyed him. However, he ignored him as his only interest was you.

When you were in the presence of Big Mom, you saw her strangely surprised.
《I SEE YOU WENT BACK TO TOTTOLAND, MH? TELL ME Y/N, WASN'T THIS THE OPPORTUNITY TO RUN AWAY FROM HERE, MAMAMAMA?》

You didn't expect such a speech from her. She got serious again when she saw that smile on your relieved face.

《Well, isn't it too late to ask me such a question? Or maybe it's another one you would like to ask me?》

Silence reigned inside the hall, with the participants' eyes focused on your small figure.

《I would rather die than be taken away by those men and I wouldn't even be here if it wasn't for Katakuri.》

Unlike the other family members, he had stayed by your side. He looked down in disbelief when he heard you say those words.

《That's why I really want to be part of this family! I truly wish to continue to be your daughter-in-law and proudly carry the Charlotte name!》

No matter how tired you were from everything that had happened before, you needed to do it. They were all speechless; you were always a proud and stubborn girl, you didn't care about the judgment of others almost you didn't care about them...of course, it wasn't like that and you said it out loud, so that everyone could hear.

You were waiting for her answer. She opened her mouth in a frightening way.

《HAHAHAHA I DIDN'T REALLY EXPECT THIS FROM YOU! YOU REALLY ARE FULL OF SURPRISES!》  You all widened your eyes at that reaction.

《And you? What do you think of this, Katakuri?》

He took a step forward past you. You didn't know why, but you were nervous and curious to hear what he would said.

《Y/n is my wife and I just want her to stay by my side.》

Big Mom raised an eyebrow, as if she wasn't understanding something.
《MMM, THIS IS JUST AN ARRANGED MARRIAGE AFTER ALL! WHY IS IT SO IMPORTANT TO YOU?》

《It's not, Mama. I would never allow her to run away from me, because I would chase her to the end of the world to bring her back...》

Everyone, including the mother, listened carefully. You approached him to understand where he wanted to go with that speech.

《Katakuri, why all that now...?》  His eyes fell on you. It was evident that something was going through his head.

His "S" shaped brows arched with a deep sigh. He wasn't going to say those words in public.

《...because I love you, Y/n.》

No one would have imagined that their brother could talk like that, because they knew that he had never trusted someone outside the family. Brûlée was so excited and happy that she tried to hold back her screams inside her; Perospero, Oven and Daifuku smiled mischievously but happy for their brother. Some faces looked shocked, like Galette's.

You should have felt embarrassed, instead you were like in seventh heaven. By now, you were sure of his feelings, but who expected him to say so openly?

Anyway, his usual serious expression dropped as he noticed your red cheeks and your huge smile.
Of course, Big Mom interrupted that intimate moment, ignoring the embarrassment of his favorite son.

《MMM, IF THAT'S THE CASE, I JUST HAVE TO DO ONE THING...》  At that moment, she lifted her fat arms in exaltation.

《ORGANIZE A NEW PARTY WITH AN AMAZING CAKE, MAMAMAMAMAMA!》  After that, there was a long laugh from the empress, the only one who could hear in the hall.

You wanted to laugh too, this time. It was hard to forget that she was such a dangerous and feared piratess by all...her love for her sweets was quite tender.

《Oh my...are you serious, Mama?》  Only Perospero had the courage to answer her.

《OF COURSE, SON! THE PARTY WILL BE CELEBRATED THIS EVENING! LET THE PREPARATIONS BEGIN, MAMAMAMA!》

After that excited scream, the family reunion ended and everyone left for their islands and palaces. Before returning to Komugi, you wanted to go and see how Pudding was and so you did the same, when Katakuri took and brought you up to his face.

《What do you think you are doing? Do you think you can run away like this, without giving an answer?》

You laughed at him and his childish attitude.

《Isn't that obvious?》  You wrapped your arms around him crossing the scarf until you felt the warmth of his skin.

《I love you so much, Katakuri, and I could never think of getting away from you. I really want to spend the rest of my life with you.》

You concluded by giving him a kiss on his cheek. When he felt your little lips on him, he had no choice but to resist the temptation to eat you in front of all the passers-by.

《I don't care about this stupid party...》  He grumbled and you wondered why, until his fingers tightened their grip on you, especially on your thighs where he was holding you.

《...the only thing I want tonight is to take care of every inch of your sensitive body until you have enough.》

Despite the embarrassment and perverse intentions behind your husband's words, it made you happy to hear how much he wanted you.

Katakuri continued to walk, while you began to kiss intensely his hungry mouth.

《I can never get enough of you, my dear.》