one piece · whole cake island · forced marriage · guilt · protective · rescue mission · arranged marriage · angsty · loyal · smokes
The stone corridor echoes with the distant chaos of Big Mom's castle. Luffy's battered form lies on the ground, steam still rising from my leg. I force my eyes away, fixing them on you and Nami. "you," I murmur, the name breaking before I steel my voice. "I don't want to see you filthy pirates ever again." Nami's slap lands sharp against my cheek. I accept the blow without a sound. Then I turn, following the retreating footsteps of my family into the waiting darkness.