One Piece: Son of the Star

Luffy: Ughhh… What's with these nets?!

(Y/N): Obaa-Chan, Why me too???

The two troublemakers are groaning, being weakened by the net that Tobera threw.

Tobera: You could have gotten hurt if I didn't stop you two idiots.

(Y/N): Did you think that I would lose to a weakling like him?

Luffy: What!!? Take that back, choker!!!

(Y/N): I HAVE A NAME YOU KNOW! AND DON'T CALL ME THAT, BASE ON WHAT I WEAR!?

Tobera: Oh Boy!!!

She only sweatdropped at the tomfoolery of these kids, but she couldn't help but smile, seeing her grandson already getting along with the stranger.

Tobera: Hehehehehe. How cute, (Y/N) you already made a friend.

(Y/N)/Luffy: No he's not!!!

 Tobera: We'll see…

(Y/N): By the way Baa-chan, can you take this net now this is getting uncomfortable?!

In response to his request, she looked at the straw hat and wanted to clarify a few things with him to stop the fighting with (Y/N) and possibly the others.

Tobera: Before I release you both I wanted to ask you something, at you.

Luffy: Me?

Tobera: Mhm. Your name is Mugiwara no Luffy, right?

Luffy: How do you know me, Little girl?

Tobera: Fufufufufuf, That is my little secret.

She winked while flustered a bit calling her a kid which is not true despite only having the appearance of one.

Tobera: I assure you that your crew is safe with us and are currently being moved to our village to treat their injuries. So, there's no need to be so tense around us.

Luffy: I see, it took the heavy load off my shoulders somehow. Shishshishishi, you are not a bad guy after all. Well except this guy.

(Y/N): EXCUSE ME!!?

Again, both of them growled at each other. Tobera can't help but chuckle softly at the antics happening.

Tobera: Settle down now, I will take these nets to set you free.

Now the two boys are free, one is running on a free spree and the other breathes with no tomorrow. Then they abruptly stop staring daggers at each other.

Tobera: Boyatachi, Didn't we agree on no fighting after this!? 

Luffy: Of course, I didn't forget but…

Tobera: ???

(Y/N): … we still need to settle the fight a while ago.

Luffy: For once I agree.

(Y/N): Same.

Luffy/(Y/N): Oraahhhhhhhh!!!

Tobera: ENOUGH!!!

She immediately teleported behind them, upon pouncing at each other and bashing their skulls into the sand burying both.

…

After cleaning all the bits of sand in their clothes except the loli grandma, the trio walks to the village to meet up with the other people who helped transport Luffy's crew. On the other hand (Y/N) and Luffy still grumble at each other, so (Y/N) breaks the ice first.

(Y/N): Okay! Why are we hating each other? I'm getting tired of this feud between us.

Luffy: You were about to steal my precious treasure, that's why!

 (Y/N): And that would be..?

Luffy points his straw hat behind his back.

(Y/N): Really that one?! I thought it was gold or gems but a hat.

Luffy: Not just any hat, it belonged to a person that I admire…

Eventually, he told his story of when he was a kid begging the pirate to take him along on his voyage but he was rejected every time, one time he sliced his left cheek below the eyes to prove them, (Y/N) couldn't believe it that this guy is either brave or foolish but his unwavering determination was undeniably admirable. Furthermore, the pirate loses his left arm after saving Luffy from a bandit and a sea beast he blames himself that he is the reason for his injuries then the pirate gives him this straw hat which makes Luffy decide to surpass him and return his hat after he became a great pirate with his crew.

(Y/N): Woah… What a tale, and just to be clear I didn't try to steal your hat. I know the feeling if someone tries to steal something precious to you.

Luffy: You didn't try to steal?! Shishishishi my bad on my part. I'm sorry for hitting you.

(Y/N): No, I should be the one who said sorry for not talking to you before beating you. So, sorry.

The boys were able to forgive each other for chatting for some time. Seeing this, Tobera seemed relieved from their hate.

(Y/N): Welp, that explains that scar on the left side of your face.

 Luffy: Thanks.

(Y/N): It wasn't a compliment? By the way, my name is (Y/N)

Luffy: And my name is Monkey D. Luffy, the man who will become the Pirate king

(Y/N): Hm. That's a big goal. What made you pursue it-

Luffy: Enough about me. How about you?

(Y/N) jerked a little, a silence loomed around him it even worried Tobera at his well-being but she knew why he didn't want anything to tackle the past or his stories.

(Y/N): I'm sorry Luffy… But nothing is interesting about me except being an island boy.

Luffy: Ehhhhhhh. Wh- 

The sound of a grumbling beast alarm (Y/N) and Tobera. (Y/N) is already in his battle stance scanning the area and finding the source of the noise.

Tobera: Be careful (Y/N), This kind of grumbling, am not familiar with.

(Y/N): It was close by.

GROWLING*

(Y/N): There it goes again!!!

Luffy: Sorry guys it was me.

(Y/N) and Tobera falls on the floor comically after Luffy reveals that he is the one making the sound, patting his stomach and telling them that he is hungry.

(Y/N): What kind of stomach do you have?!

Luffy: A strong kind. Hahahahahaha!

Tobera: Fufufufufuf. Your funny, boya. Hmmmm… I know! How about you and (Y/N) come over for food? We have a lot of supplies to take to the Clinic in the village.

Luffy: I'd love to!!!

The straw hat is excited and starts to salivate over the word food, while (Y/N) sweatdropped at this guy thinking how his eyes turn into meat.

Tobera: Good. (Y/N) go together with him.

(Y/N): S-sure… If you say so.

Luffy: Yahoo!!! Meat! Meat! Meat!

(Y/N): SIGH* ( Why do I have to get rope to a weirdo?) 

…

In no time they already made it to the house of (Y/N), which was located beside a cliff on the north side of the island. Luffy made a ruckus at how small his house was but he shrugged it off and opened the door.

(Y/N): Here we are… Our home.

Luffy: Are my eyes tricking me?

(Y/N): What?!

 Luffy's jaw dropped in disbelief. The house, seemingly small from the outside, opened up into a vast, spacious interior. (Y/N) couldn't help but chuckle at Luffy's astonishment.

(Y/N): Ohhh! This?!

Luffy nodded to comply. (Y/N) popped an idea in his mind smirking.

(Y/N): Be my guest and get in…

Luffy: Then here I go!

He dashes through the opened door excited to see more inside, unexpectedly, he crashes into what seems to be a wall but not just any wall it is another door that was painted so brilliantly and real that would trick a person's mind.

Luffy struggled a bit until he didn't stick at the door, fuming at the fake door.

Luffy: (Y/N)!!! What's the deal with this house I can't get in?!

(Y/N): Idiot, can't you see, this is just a painting in the door.

CREAK*

Luffy: Amazing!!! Did you do this?

 (Y/N) hesitated before responding to Luffy. He was surprised by Luffy's openness and honesty, realizing that the young pirate was a true friend.

(Y/N): Yes. Yes, I did paint it.

Luffy: Are you by chance a musician?

(Y/N): No…

Luffy is down on his knee out of disappointment while (Y/N) sweatdropped to his reaction.

(Y/N): Say do you want to see my other paintings?

Luffy: Of course if there is food.

(Y/N): SIGH* Is food only in your mind?

Luffy: Shishishishishi!

When they entered, the space of the house was what can you expect from a small one. The things that occupied the walls were beautiful paintings of the sun rising and one set there were also portraits of people that catch the moment of the very memorable thing they achieved.

As for Luffy staring intently, he was not really a fan of art but he could tell that each portrait he made had a soul in it that made them somewhat astonishing and feel the image that was printed on a piece of paper.

Luffy: Ehhhhhhh. These drawings are very marvelous.

(Y/N): Not drawings, paintings!

Luffy: Hahaha. Still, why do you keep these paintings here, it's a waste just hanging in here and you have a good knack for it.

(Y/N): The fact is…

Luffy: Is what?

(Y/N): … I already put down my brush after people at the Kingdom made fun of it.

A glum expression covered his facade, he remembered the time when he showcased his paintings to people. Luffy, who saw the sadness in his eyes can't help to be mad at those guys.

Luffy: Those Jeru jerks insulted your work. Want me to beat them up for you?!

(Y/N): Thanks but no thanks Luffy. I appreciate your concerns, but I already stopped painting as much as I gave up one of my greatest dreams with it.

This didn't let Luffy's ears pass through the other. Instead, he wanted to pry over it.

Luffy: And that is?

(Y/N): I don't want to talk about it and that dream is dead. Forget about it!

(Y/N) ended the discussion and was about to head to the kitchen to get some food for the others then Luffy provoked him.

Luffy: You're a coward aren't you, (Y/N)?

(Y/N): …

Luffy: Just because people ridicule your work it doesn't mean could just stop.

(Y/N): …

Luffy: Instead of working through your goals and dreams you immediately give up without effort.

(Y/N): What is your point, LUFFY?!

He really is bothered by his insults, talking about his way of life.

Luffy: My point is you take things lightly, does your dream have meaning in you?

(Y/N): OF COURSE IT HAS!!!

Luffy: Then tell me what is your dream?

(Y/N): I-I…

He couldn't find any excuse for his cowardness and Luffy was persistent as hell. A spark of long-forgotten passion reignited within him, kindled by the unknown pirate's unwavering determination. Finally, he surrendered to the pirate's request.

(Y/N): I WANTED TO WITNESS AND PAINT THE NEW KING OF THE PIRATES AND SHOW THOSE BASTARDS WRONG ABOUT MY PORTRAIT!!!

He let out a strong cry about his dream, so loud it could be heard by the villagers on the island. Hearing it had made the inhabitants suspiciously happy when they heard his shout.

…

" To-Chan did hear that?"

Tobera: I heard it too… ( What Vince said about that boy is true he can inspire and open people's hearts.) 

" Was he really going to do it?"

During that time all of his crew awake from it confused about why they are on a bed.

…

(Y/N): PANTING* There are you happy?!!

Luffy: Shishishishishi. Yep! And I have decided.

(Y/N) is wondering what he decided on so he asks him.

(Y/N): What decision?

Luffy: You would be the painter of the Straw hats and I like your drawings…

(Y/N): You don't mean-

Luffy: Become my crewmate (Y/N).

And with those words (Y/N)'s world had turned upside down he wasn't expecting it, only stuttering his mouth with no sound. Marking that day is going to change his life forever. 

The man named Monkey D. Luffy extended his arms waiting for (Y/N) to hold and said.

Luffy: By the way if you refuse, I refuse your refusal.

(Y/N): HAAAAAAA!!!!

 -TO BE CONTINUED-