Chapter 26 - The one who will become (part 2)
⚜️ Keywords ⚜️
Y/n -> your name
E/c -> eyes colour
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Fortunately, the fall lasted a few seconds before you hit the ground. Since there was no destination on the other side of the mirror, Brûlée had left you in the Mirror World.
The place was even more sinister now that you were alone among all those mirrors.
Going back was impossible, since you didn't know which mirror you came out of and the ceiling was studded with them.
《And now which way should I go...?》
The echo of your voice confused you. When you took a step in front of you, the floor began to move as if it were alive.
You couldn't believe Brûlée had done this to you.
《They will pay me, damn it!》 You stepped hard on the purple floor; of course, Katakuri would have been the first to taste your anger...
At that moment, the ringing of your Den Den Mushi interrupted your intentions of revenge; Katakuri had suggested bringing one with you for emergencies...well, after what happened, you just wanted to throw it on the ground.
Without asking who was on the other side, you barked like a mad dog.
《...how could you leave me in such a place, you're a fucking idiot!》
Unfortunately, the voice that answered you wasn't from Brûlée or Katakuri, but the sweet and calm one of Pudding.
《Y/n? Are you okay?!》
You swallowed for being wrong, but happy to hear her after she disappeared during the ceremony.
《Pudding! Yeah, I'm fine...what about you, I worried to death for you!》
Her sweet laugh made you sigh.
《I'm fine too, hehe. I heard your voice during the castle collapse and wanted to make sure you were okay. I'm sorry I ran away like that!》
You hadn't thought about it at the time, but her tone seemed far too calm.
《...is that boy, Sanji, there with you?》 Perhaps, despite the chaos, she had managed to complete the mission that Big Mom had given her...your eyes widened when you heard a sob from her side.
《P-Pudding?! Don't tell me that...》
《I didn't make it! "Sniff" ...he...》 Her voice didn't stop shaking. 《He said he finds my eye beautiful!》
Pudding let herself go to a liberating cry, while you waited for her to speak again; inside you, you were glad she hadn't done what her mother would have wanted.
《Mama told me that any man would be disgusted with my third eye and I've always believed her! "Sniff" But...but now I'm happy to know it wasn't true! "Sniff" 》
Despite being stuck in there, hearing Pudding and realizing her vulnerable side made you smile.
《You made the right choice, Pudding. I'm very proud of you.》
The brunette girl stopped crying.
《But...I still did a horrible thing to him...》
《What do you mean?》 This time you were worried too.
Suddenly, your Den Den Mushi fell silent.
《Oy Pudding, can you hear me?》
No reply.
《Crap, the line must have dropped...this place really sucks!》 But then, you realized that your little talking snail was damaged, probably due to the previous fall.
You didn't have much choice; the mirrors could be a way to go out, but you didn't know where they would take you and if they worked without Brûlée.
You would have met someone, sooner or later. You just had to have a little patience...but the problem was you didn't have any and that made you even more nervous.
《What the heck do I do now?!》
- - -
You had no idea of the time that had passed and you had no idea what was going on outside; of course, if you had been outside you would have realized the confusion that the Straw Hat pirates and their allies were causing on Whole Cake Island. Anyway, you were sure the Charlottes would win against them.
A thud behind you interrupted your thoughts and footsteps. A smoke alerted you that someone had entered that dimension.
You came close enough to observe the scene; you immediately recognized the euphoric laughter of Brûlée, who was watching her opponent on the ground, along with her brother.
When he stood up, Monkey D. Luffy looked at them defiantly, especially Katakuri.
《Hihihihi, why don't you drop dead already, Straw Hat?! A short-ass like you doesn't have the slightest chance to beat our Big Bro!》
Katakuri listened to his sister with a frown as she made fun of the pirate. None of them had noticed you, as you were spying behind a wall.
You didn't expect him to try to hit her off guard and when he tried to launch an attack in her direction, Katakuri stopped him without hesitation under Brûlée's shining eyes.
《O-onii-chan...》
He threw the young pirate against the nearby wall. When it came to his family, Katakuri would do anything and kill anyone who hurt them.
Tears rolled down Brûlée's face as your husband didn't stop hitting Straw Hat. Even though the situation was difficult and dangerous, there was no reason for you to stay there doing nothing and you joined your sister-in-law.
When she saw you, Brûlée couldn't believe her eyes.
《W-w-what are you doing here?!》
《Are you serious? I've been walking around in here for hours!》 You were speechless; despite everything, you weren't really mad at her.
《Forgive me Y/n, it wasn't my intention to leave you here, but I was sure you would be safe.》 She sighed; her body was halfway across the mirror.
《I'm no longer a brat, Brûlée. Am I wrong or I'm part of the crew too?》 You raised an eyebrow showing your complete dissent and Brûlée smiled slightly.
《Onii-chan doesn't want his wife to get hurt. He was just trying to protect you.》
You didn't notice that the fighting had stopped. Katakuri had his back to both you and Brûlée and watched his opponent get up; but before he could activate his power, the Gear Fourth, he was buried under the mochi.
《Yay! Onii-chan is the best!》
Finally, Katakuri turned around. When your eyes met, you had the feeling of having just been electrocuted.
《Brûlée...why is she here?》 He said curling his long eyebrows. He walked over to you two and you noticed that he didn't have a scratch.
《That Straw Hat...do you think he's still alive?》 Your gaze was directed at the mochi mountain that was slowly crushing him.
《Until I decide to do it, the mochi won't release him so easily. Stubborn brats like him have to figure out when it's time to give up.》 Katakuri looked first behind him and then back at your little figure.
《...so, are you going to let him die there?》 You added.
Brûlée opened her mouth in surprise not understanding the meaning of your words.
《Of course Y/n! Because of him, Mama's plan fell and she is now freaking out! Straw Hat must absolutely be eliminated!》
Katakuri stood staring at your thoughtful expression; he had to think about where to put you safe.
《Brûlée...》 He began 《Take her to Komugi.》 He was certain that his island was out of harm's way and far from Whole Cake Island.
Brûlée nodded, but you didn't entirely agree and took a step towards him.
《Katakuri, stop treating me like a parcel. Why can't I just help you?》 Even though Brûlée had already explained this to you, it was just a stupid excuse.
Katakuri clenched his fists. He couldn't stand it when you didn't listen to him.
《What would have happened if you had been injured during the fight? You will only get in my way if you behave like this.》
Katakuri wanted to protect you, even from your own powers, that's why he wanted to keep you away from any danger and if he couldn't tell you right, then he would have told you in another way...but you did as he said, instead of replying, and headed for Brûlée, who had a sad expression on her face.
《I see, I'll do as you want. I hope you are successful in your mission.》
You didn't wait for his answer and crossed the mirror, followed by Brûlée. Katakuri didn't stop you and went back to staring at his enemy, but with your image fixed in his mind and because of that he grumbled deeply.
- - -
Brûlée intended to take you to her brother's island, when some news reached your ear that the Straw Hat crew would be reunited with their captain on Cacao Island.
《Their ship must be there, somewhere.》 You said suddenly.
Faithful the promise to her brother, Brûlée absolutely didn't want to take you there; however, it was difficult to say no when you were so stubborn.
《Okay, I'll take you there, but if the situation gets worse, we'll walk away right away, OKAY?!》 Her exasperated tone made you laugh.
《Of course haha.》
It was the first time you had set foot on Cacao; as you expected, the island was mostly made of chocolate. Brûlée explained the ministerial seat was currently vacant and that Big Mom hadn't chosen the next one yet. Knowing Pudding, she would have been the most suitable for that.
The ship, the Thousand Sunny, was far from shore, while a fleet of ships surrounded the island ready to attack it. You could see the big straw hat skull on their white sail.
Your attention went to another group of ships, closer and not belonging to Big Mom. They came from the kingdom of Germa.
The Vinsmoke family had returned to attack the Charlotte pirates with reinforcements.
The four commanders flew to the island avoiding the attacks that came from the sea.
《W-we have to leave immediately Y/n! They might see us–》 Brûlée stopped as soon as she saw one of them in front of you.
It was Vinsmoke Niji. With the exception of the color of the hair and the suit, he was pretty much the same as the green-suited Vinsmoke you met at the palace.
He didn't seem interested in you but rather in the woman who was with you.
《So you are the spy.》
Brûlée was terrified and the only thing she wanted to do was run away with you. The other's eyebrow curled further, when he saw you position yourself between him and her.
《I remember you, you were at the ceremony this morning...I don't have it with you, so I kindly ask you to step aside.》
Niji advanced, but you didn't move from your position. On the contrary, you pointed your trusty gun at him.
《The same goes for me, only I have it with anyone who comes close to my family.》 When you said that, the other lost his temper and made a face.
《Really? If so, I won't hold back then.》
At that point, Niji ran towards you brandishing a sword...however, he didn't attack you.
《Hiiii!》
Brûlée gritted her teeth when she realized that her real target was her, after passing you.
He didn't expect you to stop him, at least not like that. The shot from your bullet had caused him to lose contact with the sword hilt; in this way, Brûlée avoided his electric attack.
《Heh, not bad for a simple firearm.》 You heard; on top of that, the trainings you had done to improve your Perception Ambition had paid off by helping you predict his move.
Niji looked in your direction. The barrel of your gun was still smoking and pointed at him.
《It will be even more spectacular after I blow your brains out, if you don't walk away from her now.》
You weren't kidding, despite the difference between you and your opponent; in fact, you had no intention of starting a fight if not buying time to allow Brûlée to escape.
《Who are you? You don't look like a Big Mom daughter to me...》 The tip of his sword kept charging with electricity.
《Of course I'm not, but that's not important now, don't you think?》 You raised an eyebrow as you said it; Niji was beginning to dislike your presumptuous attitude, but his intentions to attack were prevented by the arrival of his younger brother.
《Of course it is...》 The newcomer turned out to be Yonji 《The truth is, you're with that bastard, aren't you?》
He had landed behind you. Compared to before, he was looking at you with hostile eyes and your silence made him more angry. However, your gun was still aimed at the man in the blue overalls.
《Yonji, this is not the time to–》 At that moment, Niji didn't notice that you had disappeared before his eyes and were running towards Brûlée. You took advantage of that moment to let him get distracted by you two.
《Go away Brûlée!》 The woman looked at you in shock and it was obvious why; she couldn't leave you alone with them.
《Eh?! Are you crazy?! I can't do that- waaah!》 The woman screamed suddenly as you pushed her into her own mirror.
The two brothers noticed that the mirror was on the ground. Niji intended to retrieve that mirror by himself, as Yonji still looked shaken by the bitter discovery.
《Don't make any weird moves or you might regret it.》 He warned you.
You didn't listen to him, of course, and trampled on the mirror glass with your foot, shattering it.
《I don't think so.》 You made a face at him.
At that point, Niji charged towards you to attack you. You were ready to dodge him, but someone stepped in front to block his blow.
《What the hell are you doing, get out of the way Yonji!》
He had withstood his brother's electric shock using only his forearms covered with a pair of metal gloves. You didn't understand why he had defended you.
Yonji chuckled.
《Sorry brother, but I intend to take care of it personally.》
Niji drew back his weapon and prepared to leave.
《Tsk, do as you like. Join us when you're done.》
Apparently, the Vinsmoke family had a plan to follow; however, you hadn't let your guard down, not even when the green head said that.
《Now that we're alone, I want to know why you lied to me.》 He said seriously.
You looked at him confused.
《What are you talking about–》
Like a bolt of lightning, he reached you at super sonic speed taking you by surprise. Soon, he grabbed your wrist hard and dropped the gun to the ground.
《You know exactly what.》 He reached down to have your face in front of his 《Why were you hugging that giant who uses that fucking white paste? You said you weren't with anyone!》
《First, it's mochi. Second, I've never said such a thing, you should listen to people when they talk to you!》 This time, you looked up to yell in his face, but Yonji took advantage of it to trap your chin in his fingers.
《Hey, don't you think you're exaggerating? Remember we are enemies.》 He had obviously changed since your first meeting, but it was difficult to understand his behavior.
《So why didn't you let your brother hit me? That way, you wouldn't be here to deal with it.》 You said as he stared into your deep gaze.
《Isn't it obvious? I didn't want him to hurt you...》 With his other hand, he trapped your right arm and the pain it caused made you squint.
《It would be a waste to kill such a beautiful and fragrant flower...》 Yonji whispered that next to your ear.
Suddenly, you raised your free arm towards him.
《This game got me tired Vinsmoke, stop it!》
You hit him with all your strength on his face, but the other didn't move an inch. Soon after, you noticed that his skin was surprisingly hard. Yonji laughed when he noticed your confused expression.
《Heh, but don't believe a flower can beat the cement! I advise you not to try it again...》
At that point, he grabbed the lace of your shirt and threw you to the ground, away from him. You got up quickly, despite the scratches you got. You frowned when you saw your beautiful clothes so dirty and ruined.
《...I'll show you what a pissed flower can do, you ugly asshole.》 You ran to your gun while dodging one of his rather predictable airstrikes.
It was easy for him to avoid the bullets too, but the only one who was serious was you and when you saw that he wasn't attacking it made you more nervous. He was watching you from above, with an amused expression and with his arms folded.
《Why doesn't he attack me? What is his intentions...?》
When you looked up at him, he was gone. You forgot that he had the ability to fly and now you didn't know where he had gone; probably, he was preparing for a surprise attack.
Suddenly, you felt something hook your ankle making you crawl on the ground for a few meters. This time, Yonji was on his feet and controlling a thin, long chain to pull you towards him.
You couldn't free yourself, you needed something to get rid of the chain, until you noticed that it was coming out of his own metal glove...
You pulled the chain on your side to try to take it off.
《Heh, don't even think about it!》 Yonji had noticed your intentions and used his excessive strength to make you lose the balance and fall to the ground every time. Your energies dwindled each time you tried to free yourself but without success.
The ride ended by shortening the winch chain to drag you to his feet...
《Did you like the carousel, sweetie?》 He smirked mischievously.
You were starting to hate him more and more, him and that hateful green back tuft. Moreover, you wanted to hit so much that cocky face of him.
Your feet hurt and found it hard to get up. You felt pain all over and your eyes stung from all the dust that got into your face.
In his hands, he still held the chain.
《I was thinking, what do you think if I take you away with me?》
He had reached down to talk to you closer taking advantage of the fact that you were harmless.
《Y-you're completely out of your mind...what the hell do you want from me!》 You yelled that to his face.
Yonji grinned as he wrapped his fingers around your neck.
《...I want you become mine, of course.》
- - -
At twenty, you thought you had seen all sorts of things...that green head reminded you of Cracker's obsessive-compulsive behavior, if not worse, and it literally pissed you off.
As your face went red with anger, Yonji didn't stop laughing the whole time. He believed he had won you, that he had you in his grasp.
《Come on, don't you prefer to have a younger, more charming man by your side?》 He kept boring you with his nonsense questions; for a moment, you thought that fighting his brother Niji would be better.
The situation was so paradoxical that a stupid laugh came out of your mouth. Yonji didn't expect this, as he was serious.
《My words make you laugh, huh...》 His hand went down from your neck to your chest, where the lace was torn.
《Should I get serious with you to show you I'm not kidding?》
Once again, he couldn't help but be mesmerized by those eyes of yours, despite what he had just said.
《I'm sorry for you, Mr. Vinsmoke, but I don't need such a man, unless that man is Charlotte Katakuri.》 A swaggering smile formed between your cheeks leaving a startled Yonji. He didn't expect to be rejected like that and that made him fall in love with you even more.
But he didn't have time to reply that was kicked away violently for several meters. Hot smoke came out from the leg that appeared before you.
《Stop bothering my sister-in-law, donkey.》
You didn't expect Oven to come to your aid. The commander was distracted and couldn't resist his incandescent attack.
《W-what are you doing here? I thought that–...woah!》 Wasting no time, Oven melted the chain that held you and picked you up from the ground.
《Brûlée told me you were here against some Vinsmoke, but I didn't think they were capable of that...that idiot was harassing you, you know right?》
Oven looked irritated as he said that, perhaps because his older brother wasn't there to prevented it. On the contrary, that reaction of him left you with a confused expression; in addition, it was the first time someone other than Katakuri took you in bridal style and you felt uncomfortable, although it wasn't necessary.
《Where is Brûlée now?》 You were relieved to hear that she was fine.
《She said she would return to Katakuri, he needs her power to chase Straw Hat.》 Apparently, Oven didn't know your enemy was stuck in the Mirror World with him.
《Please take me to where she left the mirror.》 In any case, you were determined to follow her.
《Are you crazy? You don't even know where she is now! You better stay quiet for a while until Katakuri returns.》 Oven grumbled. Of course, he wasn't used to hearing a woman's complaints, especially yours.
《It doesn't matter, I want to go to Katakuri.》 You pointed out in a severe tone; anyway, you had forgotten your condition, including the pain you had around your ankle and the rest of your body.
Oven sighed and, after wrapping your ankle, he took you to the place where he had seen Brûlée; meanwhile, a distant glow caught your attention...you caught a glimpse to the giant figure of Big Mom, totally out of her mind, on a ship that was little bigger than her and it was the Thousand Sunny.
It seemed that the situation was under control. The Straw Hat crew had no chance to win this way, not even to escape being completely surrounded.
You wondered if Zoro, the swordsman you met at the Pirate Expo was also there; of course, not that you cared, but you imagined he would fight the Empress by any means, just like that time with Katakuri...even if you were on her side, you weren't really cheering for Big Mom. You couldn't forgive her for what she had done at Pudding.
Although you found Brûlée's mirror, you hesitated to jump in. You didn't want Katakuri to get mad at you again and sure it would have happened if he saw you there again. Oven noticed that you were thoughtful and, on the one hand, was relieved that you had decided not to meddle in his brother's affairs, but your unexpected silence reassured him very little.
《Mmm, you can't go around Tottoland, so you'll stay here.》 He mumbled.
You didn't have much choice at this point. Oven's ship guarded the shores of Cacao after being told to protect the island's factory.
《What, Pudding is here now?》 You asked suddenly, as Oven explained the story to you.
《Yeah, she was the one who told me to guard the factory. She's making the cake that has been destroyed during the ceremony.》
Of course, the cake was meant to calm Big Mom after she lost her mind because of Straw Hat...while you were thinking about that, you noticed the smile on Oven's mouth, still staring at you, and you were perplexed.
《I have an assignment for you. I order you to watch this mirror.》 Oven motioned for his men to take it to you two and they set it down gently on the deck.
《In short, this is the last one left on this island, that's why it must be absolutely protected.》 He said again; what he wanted was that no one could go in the Mirror World.
《I see.》 That way, Katakuri wouldn't have any hassle.
《I'll do it.》
《Very well! I knew you were a good girl, onee-chan.》 He patted you on the back making you jump, while he smiled like a stupid.
You became the keeper of the Brûlée mirror. While you were thinking of a place to hide it better, men who weren't part of the crew appeared on the ship...however, they were ignored as they were followed by Charlotte Flampe.
《What are you doing here...》 You said when you saw her.
《This is none of your business! What I need is right here, so step aside and let me and my subordinates pass...》 With her annoying voice, Flampe referred to what was behind you.
《Of course it is, as I won't let you go anywhere.》 You didn't move from your position and this further irritated the black haired girl.
《Mpf, Straw Hat can't win against my Big Bro...however, I want to make him understand what it means to fight a perfect man like him!》
It was clear that she wanted to sneak into the Mirror World; whatever her intentions were, you didn't like them and probably Katakuri wouldn't like them either, so you didn't let yourself be persuaded.
《If it's as you say, then Katakuri doesn't need your help to defeat him. Stay out of it, Flampe.》
Even her men began to falter because of your warning. They knew who was standing in front of them now and that you would prevent anyone who wanted to bore your husband.
《Ah, how can you be his wife if you don't think that about him? You're completely useless to him!》 Suddenly, she pulled out her blowpipe and pointed it at you.
《That's why, when I'll be there, the only person he'll be truly proud of will be his precious little sister Flampe-chan!》
She fired a needle in your direction, but you managed to stop it by pinning it between your fingers.
《Enough of this bullshit.》 The others were shocked by your amazing reflexes, while Flampe went red as a chilli in anger and bewilderment.
《Damn you...! What are you waiting for?! Attack her!》 When she gave the order, her men humored her, but with some fear. They didn't know how you would react.
You defended yourself from them by hitting them every time they tried to get close; some of them had blowguns, but they couldn't use it properly at such close range. At this point, Flampe couldn't help but get up in the air to be able to trick you.
《Aaaah, I've had enough of all these fucking birds...》 You thought with annoyance.
You got out from Oven's ship taking the mirror with you and used it as a shield to reflect their blows; to take you away the object, Flampe decided to swoop down on you, but you grabbed her to bring her to the ground with you.
《Y-you will damage my device in this way, you ugly idiot! Let me go!》 She screamed as she put her hands on you to free herself.
《Shut up!》 You both rolled on the sand and tried to immobilize her; after all, without her weapon she was completely harmless and unable to attack you only with her bare hands.
You couldn't hit her, even if you wanted to. She was still your sister-in-law, as well as a stubborn brat.
《Take the mirror!》 Flampe yelled at her subordinates; at that moment, you were the one ahead, but if you had left her for the mirror, she would certainly hit you from behind. Meanwhile, some of them were already on the other side of the glass.
You had no choice. You slowly got to your feet without letting go of Flampe, who was looking at you with contempt.
《Well, if I can't stop you from getting in, then I just won't let you go alone.》 You grinned.
She was agitated and confused.
《What the hell do you think you're doing- aaaah!》
She didn't expect that gesture of yours. You dragged her into the mirror, with you.
- - -
Her screams were really annoying as you two fell into the other dimension together, but thanks to the technological device in her clothes you landed safely; while Flampe continued to protest, you looked around to see where you were.
《They must be somewhere up ahead...but first, I have to think about how to fix this.》
Unfortunately for you, your gun was left on the ground after the fight with Yonji, so you were unarmed...for a moment, Charlotte Flampe looked disoriented, especially after what you had done to her. She was unarmed too.
《So, what are you going to do now, mmm??》 Flampe turned to you; even though she had been defeated, she kept showing that unbearable and competitive face. She absolutely didn't want to give up on you.
《I've already said. Get it into your head this isn't a game, can't you see what the hell is going on out of here?!》 You raised the voice thinking it might work with her, who kept thinking and acting like a spoiled child.
Flampe crossed her arms with an apathetic expression.
《Oh but I'm not playing at all...I'm serious when I say that the only thing I want is to have the attention of the Big Bro...and who knows, maybe that way he'll be able to forget about you once and for all!》
Despite her sweet eyes, she was worse than a snake, which it crawls to attack its prey by surprise with a deadly venom...even if you couldn't stand her, you didn't understand why she hated you so much.
Flampe narrowed her eyebrows hoping that the "poison" in her words had taken effect, until she crossed your deep e/c eyes and swallowed...she didn't know why, but she couldn't stand it, like if she was with no more escape routes.
《Flampe, how do you feel about Katakuri...?》
The people around you opened their mouths in disbelief. Well, you were surprised by your own words too and hoped that an intelligent response would come from her.
《W-what the hell are you talking about, are you crazy?! Just because you've been in a relationship with your own uncle, that doesn't mean we're all as sick as you are!》
Again, there was a murmur among her subordinates; of course, it was known that you were the niece of Doflamingo, but you didn't expect this and not at such a time.
《...answer me, why are you so obsessed with him?》 But you ignored those words by focusing on your goals, just to prevent her from making her own.
《A-anyone would like to have his attention! And yes, I admit, I'm super jealous of you! Why does someone like you have to be his wife?! That's not right!》
Flampe screamed at the top of her voice as she clenched her fists next to her white skirt with red polka dots. She would rather kill someone than let herself be seen in tears.
To avoid a possible death, one of them hit you in the back; if she was going to punish anyone, you had to be the first for provoking their leader's anger.
Suddenly, you heard one of them scream in pain and then a thud, as if he had fallen to the ground and the others walked away trembling with fear...
Unexpectedly, Flampe had killed one of them and not just any one, but the one that hit you without her consent and unfortunately for him never got up again.
The blow to your head was strong enough to make you lose consciousness temporarily and you didn't see any of this.
《If you dare to tell anyone about this, I will kill you all...one by one...is that clear?》 Flampe finished with a mischievous smile. The others begged her not to harm them, as they would do what she wanted.
After taking the man's blowpipe, she activated her device to start flying again.
《Let's go now, my Big Bro is waiting for me!》 She said without turning around to check your condition.
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