Day 13

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Credits: the art above is from ceejindeed, an amazing artist very dedicated to the Kid Pirates - you can find him on twitter, instagram and many other platforms.

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Your fingers traced the old covers, wiping some dust away to reveal the ancient inscriptions.

«These are...»

«Yes.»

Aokiji leaned on the wooden wall. Thin slides of light were filtering through the beams.

You felt your breath becoming heavier as realization slowly entered your mind.

«Sensei, this is...» your voice quivered and you couldn't complete the sentence.

The Admiral observed you.

«You can say it.»

The books felt like a burden in your hands.

You searched his face for an indication, anything that could tell you what he was expecting from you.

You bit your lip down.

«...treason.»

The whisper left your mouth in a breath and you shivered.

«It is indeed.» he nodded «I told you it was your choice what to do. If you think you should turn me in, I won't resist.»

«What?»

You shook your head brusquely.

«Sensei, why the hell are you showing me these?»

«I'm not 'showing' them to you, I'm giving them to you.»

«What for?!»

«You decide, [Y/n].»

You growled in frustration, dropping the books on the battered table.

«Why me?»

«Because they are wasted on me.» he calmly explained «I cannot understand them. But you're smarter.»

You eyes widened.

«I should... STUDY them?»

Aokiji sighed.

«The only thing you should do, [Y/n], is stop putting all your trust in me. You don't need it. I'm giving these to you because, whatever you do, I know it will be the right choice.»

Shaken by his words, your eyes crawled back on those covers.

«If you think they should be destroyed, do it. If you think they should be given to someone else, or to everyone else, do it. A man who cannot even understand them has no right to decide.»

You raised your face to him, observing his expression.

«I know I'm loading you with a great burden,» he continued «but you're the only one who can take it. And, whatever you decide, I will protect you.»

The room grew quieter. Lazy grains of dust were dancing in the thin beams of light.

«No.» you lowly said.

Aokiji quirked an eyebrow.

«Mine the decision, mine the consequences.» you stated «If I don't depend of you, I won't rely on you either.»

The shadow of a smirk spread across his face.

You didn't turn him in.




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