My Brother's Keepsake (Sabo x Reader)

Chapter Twenty-One: Dressrosa

'Too many people' She signed with her hands.

You sighed, even though she had become a little more expressive and outgoing since the time you two met, and even though she seemed to enjoy being around Kai too, she still could not stand crowds. It was understandable of course, in the war that took place in her country before the Revolutionary Army saved her, she had to run for life amid a a crowd of other villagers. You did not know all the details but you were sure that she had run, fell, screamed andd cried in those days until she lost her voice because of all the trauma. You could not force her to come with you.

You nodded, "Alright, then... Tetsu and the other soldiers will stay here with you guarding the ship." You said. "I hope Rouge doesn't give you too much trouble."

She nodded in understanding.

"If she needs anything, I'll have the baby Transponder snail with me, so you can call me anytime. I made enough food for everyone to eat now, I'll buy some more in the city, so all you need to do is to reheat it. Also, as for Rouge's food-" You started to say, but Maya just laughed.

'Go, have fun. We'll be fine.' She signed.

"Okay... okay."  You said grudgingly and gave Rouge a kiss before leaving her there with Maya.

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This town that you landed on was beautiful. The buildings were well structured and pleasing to look at. The scent of flowers was everywhere in the town. People were jostling about pleasantly as the five of you walked through the town. You were the only one not wearing a disguise seeing as no one knew your face.

"Guys, am I tripping, or are the toys walking and talking to the people like it's normal?" You asked watching as a boy played with a talking dog toy.

"Yeah, it looks that way. They don't seem bothered by it at all." Koala marveled. "Wouldn't it be rude if we asked what's up with that?"

"Huh? But, I wanna know." You sighed. "Well, it doesn't look dangerous, so you'll let us explore around town, right Sabo? It seems quiet."

"Yeah," To your surprise, he frowned. "It's too quiet. Too calm for a country that just lost its king."

"I agree," Hack said. "They should be a little more panicked than this. Something is definitely wrong."

"In that case, we better hurry and find out what it is." Koala said.

"Y/N, it doesn't look like anything will happen, so you can do your shopping around town with Kai." He said to you.

"Just the two of us?" Kai piped up

"Don't get any ideas, kid." Sabo warned him before turning back to you. "Do you have enough money to buy what you want?"

"I think so." You nodded.

"Take this anyway." He reached into his coat pocket and pulled out a pouch full of money and placed it in your hands.

"I really don't need this much." You protested but he shook his head.

"Save it for another time then." He waved before disappearing down a street corner with Koala and Hack.

"He just does whatever he wants." You mumbled after they left. "Come on, Kai, let's get something to eat."

"Hmm? You didn't eat before we left?" He asked.

"I have to eat more than normal these days. Just come on, will you." You said dragging him along.

There were many restaurants around which served delicious food. You wanted to try the cuisine in this place, to see if you could find any inspiration to cook from them.