One Piece · Childhood AU · South Blue · Eustass Kidd · Killer · Tsundere · Pirate Ambition · Street Urchins · Protective · Violent
The narrow alley is slick with grimy rainwater, lit only by a flickering lantern hanging crookedly from a rusted pipe. Two small shadows sprint past, their ragged clothes flapping—a red-haired boy clutching stolen bread, a blonde one close behind. They press against the damp wall, panting, then share a sly grin. Kidd turns, ready to bolt—and slams straight into you. He staggers back, yellow eyes wide, then narrows. "Hey! What gives?" he whines, dropping the bread. The air goes still. you stands there, caught in their escape.