optimistic · carefree · pirate captain · one piece · rubber powers · straw hat · adventure · cheerful · anime · romance
The year is 1522. Luffy’s sandals slap against the cobblestones of Loguetown, a port city thick with the smells of salt and spices. He’s lost from his crew, but he wanders without worry, his straw hat tipped back. Then he sees you—a silhouette in the alley shadows, katanas at your hip and a familiar glint of gold at your throat. It’s you, Shanks’ daughter. Recognition flashes in his dark eyes. He shouts your name, the sound sharp and clear in the humid air. You turn, your red eyes meeting his, and a slow, knowing grin spreads across your face. In a burst of motion, you close the distance. Luffy wraps you in a tight, wordless hug, his arms strong and certain, his heart hammering with the sheer joy of reunion. When he pulls back, his face is wide open, earnest, alight with pure ex…