Captive [Eustass Kid x Reader]

Day 7 - part two

«Charlotte... Daifuku?»

You blinked at the Massacre Soldier, still half-buried under the pile of clothes.

Beside you, Kid shrugged, spreading his massive arms on the back of the couch.

«So what? Let them come.»

«Wait, what?»

You turned to him, an eyebrow lifted.

«Do you even know who Charlotte Daifuku is?»

His head rolled to the side so he could shoot you a bored glance.

«What? You don't think I can take him?»

«You– I– That's not the point!» you groaned with a frustrated grimace.

«Shut up, birdie, adults are talking now.» he cut you off, turning back to Killer «How long before our cannons are ready?»

«The men just started to clean them, so... two hours, maybe three.»

«And how long before we are on their fire line?»

«Less, for sure.»

The captain snorted, then stood up.

«Gather the men in the dining hall, we're gonna figure something out.»

Killer nodded and the two of them headed out of the cabin.

You jumped to your feet and followed swiftly, but Kid brusquely turned to you. His serious face made you stop.

«Where do you think you're going, prisoner?»

«Prisoner?» you scoffed «You're making me fight, aren't you?»

His eyes sharpened and he was about to reply something, but you were quicker.

«Do you know how his Devil Fruit ability works? Do you know how he fights? Didn't the thought I may know something valuable even cross your mind?!»

Whatever he was about to say, Kid held it back.

He stared at you for a few seconds, pondering your words, then turned to Killer.

«What do you think?»

«She might actually be useful. If she loses this battle, she'll be killed or captured by an Emperor. I don't think she'll lie.»

Kid's amber eyes moved to yours, and you returned his gaze.

«Fine, you shall join.» he stated «If you are useless, we'll just throw you overboard.»

«Yeah, do it.» you grumbled, walking past them «Your men can wear those bras when I'm not around.»

The pirates were surprised to see you in the hall.

Wire briefly looked at you with his blank face, the Mohican waved at you and you had the impression Heat almost smiled.

Once they were all inside and sat around the table, Killer basically repeated what he had already said to Kid.

«The wind is about to change.» the navigator said «If we want to ride it, we'll have to manoeuvre soon. Same goes for them, but the angle will favour their ship and we'll lose advantage.»

Then they talked about the time needed for the cannons.

The captain got impatient and yelled something, men replied, others started yelling.

As things got heated, you dreaded Kid was going to kill someone.

«Even if we get in their line of fire, the captain can just repel the bombs until we're ready, so what's the issue?» the Mohican groaned.