Chapter 14

Chapter 14 - Powers»»——⍟——««

You cursed under your breath as you cleaned up the mess in the kitchen and the living room. 

Shanks and Luffy have already left a little while ago. The two kids fell asleep while you and the redhead were discussing your son's powers as well as certain things. 

-- A few hours ago -- 

"Since Luffy and your son is still too young, they can't join the nursery as of yet..." Shanks mumbled.

"Yeah... Kid is technically 1 year old and they need to be 3 years old. Wait, how old is your son anyway?" You frowned as you glance at the man. 

Shanks gape at you, not believing that you don't have a clue at all about the matter. You huffed when you saw the expression. 

You're not good at identifying ages, okay?!

"Luffy is gonna turn 1-year old a couple of months from now." Shanks grinned as the redhead proceeds to fawn about the party that he is gonna host in the nearby future.

Of course, he's thinking about all the fun that is gonna occur during his son's birthday party. What did you expect?!

You just hope that Luffy won't inherit that addiction of his. Oh, who are you kidding? The little rascal probably loves it by now. 

But now that you think about it... You and Kid haven't properly celebrated the adoption. That day is technically your son's birthday. It would be weird not to commemorate it. 

'Hmm... Guess I need to host a party as well. Or the two of us could celebrate it, just the both of us...'

You'll have to think about what to do.

"Ehem, maybe you and your son should visit Rayleigh. Though, it was Garp who handled Luffy's examination. Rayleigh would be the best person to go to about this kind of stuff." Shanks sweated as he scratched the back of his neck.

"Garp?" You whispered while staring daggers at the red-haired man beside you.

What the fuck does Garp has to do with this?! 

As far as you know, Shanks and Garp don't get along. You thought it was because the redhead made that old geezer's village his base once. And boy was Garp angry. But from the reaction you are receiving right now, it seems something else happened between the two. 

"Well... Garp is Luffy's grandfather... Hehehe..."

"HUH?! THEN WHY THE FUCK DO YOU HAVE HIM?!" You growled as you pulled the man by the collar and proceed to shake him back and forth.

Did this idiot kidnap the little rascal?! What the hell is going on?! 

"G-gah! You're choking me, Y/N!!" Shanks screeched as he patted your arms. You grunted but still decided to let go of the man. You're gonna get answers whether he gives it willingly or not.

"Explain. Now." 

"Ahehehe... you see...."

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"So you're telling me, Dragon -the leader of the revolutionary- is Luffy's real father and he decided to let Garp take care of him. But, you met the kid after a few months that the old geezer has him, then you suddenly took Luffy and then proceeds to adopt him. Dragon reluctantly agreed when you asked for his permission and now Garp is angry at you for stealing his grandson. Also, Dragon adopted a kid as well and is taking care of that child when in reality he has a biological son." You deadpanned while you stared at the redhead.

It sounds so absurd that you can't even believe that this idiot could have made it all up. What the fuck is wrong with the world?!

"When you put it like that... It does sound stupid."

"Glad, I'm not the only one then. Sheesh. At least now I know I have a little bit more parental skills than some people." You grumbled as you thought about the messed-up family tree that the rascal is going to have.

You wish him good luck in the future. A lot of 'em.

"Anyways, Rayleigh could probably help you. He could examine your son's power and give you an idea of how the brat can control it while he isn't in nursery yet." Shanks grinned as he patted you on the back. Already knowing that you dread visiting that gambling addict. 

Let's just say that you and the legendary vice-captain of the late underground king have had an interesting history. And it changed you in a good and bad way, though, you can't really tell which one affected you more. 

"Fine. I'm gonna visit that old man." You sighed in defeat, shivering in unease at the thought of what would happen once you see him again.

This is for your son. Suck it up Y/N.

"Dahahaha! Good luck!" Shanks snickered as he patted you in the back much more forcefully.

"Whatever. Tell me more about Luffy and the gang."

"Eh? Sure! Tell me about your son as well!!" 

"Yeah, yeah."

"Though, I still can't believe your son can control utensils. Of all the powers that he can have, it's that!! GUESS HIS TANTRUMS WILL BEFITTING OF HIS NAME! DAHAHAHAHA!!!" 

"SHUT UP!! I LIKE MY SON'S NAME AND WHATEVER STUPID POWERS HE MAY HAVE!!"

"AWWWW~ WHAT A GREAT MOTHER!!! DAHAHAHA!!" 

-- Present --

You have had an urge to punch the redhead throughout the conversation. He kept on teasing you about your son and the idiot kept on bringing up embarrassing moments.

Sometimes you wonder why you even befriended that childish man.

Once you finished cleaning up the mess littered across your house because of the visit, you started to make your way towards your son's room. Kid is sleeping when the guests left, though, Luffy has fallen asleep as well. 

Not gonna lie, you thought that the two looked cute while cuddling against each other. 

Although, you were a bit skeptical about leaving your son in his room all alone since that doesn't usually end well. But, you thought that the cleaning up wouldn't take too much time. He should still be asleep right now, it has only been an hour at least.

You really should stop jinxing yourself.

As soon as you step foot on the second floor, where you and your son's room is located, you instantly heard his sniffling. Fuck your parenting skills.

You dashed towards the only red door in the house and was just about to rip it open. Although, you were surprised when the door unlocked on its own. 

What...

Your son would probably be 2 feet tall if he can stand up properly, and as of now, you know for sure that he still doesn't know how to. Also, Kid still can't reach the doorknob even if he magically learned how to stand. 

An intruder?

At the sudden jump in conclusion, you abruptly ready yourself for a fight. If someone dares to lay a hand on your son, they're damn sure gonna pay for it.

Though, you have to think who would be stupid enough to barge into your house.

You gawked when you didn't saw anyone else in the room. It was only Kid that was sitting a couple of ways away from the now opened door. 

Just like before, your son's right hand is raised while pointed towards you. Tears streamed down his face once again. But, you can't properly see his face since you closed the lights before you left the room.

Your brain was thinking of different ways that the door could have possibly opened but only one reason stood out. 

You shook off the ideas in your head as you strut over to your crying son. You have a lot of time to think about it, but for now, you need to comfort him.

"Kid, I'm here." You murmur as you hug the little redhead. He instantly clung into you, his hands holding into your shirt as he whimpered. 

Damn. You never learn, do you? 

You internally cursed yourself. These happened a lot of times now and you still decide to leave your son all alone. And you call yourself his mother.

"Sorry, Kid. You were sleeping peacefully so I left you for a while." You continued to apologize and calm him down. You don't care if he can understand you or not, you'd still apologize to the kid. 

You slowly stood up and brought him towards the mattress. He'd probably be tired after his crying since he didn't get proper sleep. Also, if your guess is right, your son is gonna be exhausted from using his powers.

Kid was most possibly trying to open the door by himself. Though, the only way for him to do that is through his earned ability. Now comes the question, what is your son's power?

He was able to control the utensils in the kitchen. As well as open the door. Telekinesis? Probably not. There was a lot he could have controlled in the kitchen but he used spoons and forks instead. 

Think Y/N. What is the similarity between a door and some utensils? 

You're so stupid.

Metal!!

"Hmm... So you can most probably control metal. Though, my guess could be wrong." You mumbled while you brush your son's hair. 

Shanks would be so disappointed that his guess is wrong.

You could still hear Kid sniffling a bit. His crying has lessened but he is still a bit tense. You gazed down at him, seeing that he has his eyes tightly closed. 

'Something else got him scared...' 

"Kid?" You whispered as you brought him closer to you. 

Your son slowly opened his eyes to glanced at you. He looks frightened while he focused solely on your figure. Though, you notice him glancing around from time to time before going back to face you.

"What's wrong?" You asked. Concerned on the way your son is acting. 

Kid seems to understand what you were saying as he slowly pointed towards the lamp on the bedside table. Your eyes promptly widen, finally realizing what got him so frightened. 

He's scared of the dark.

Before, you would never close the lights or at the very least the lampshade would be on. There is never a time that the room is enveloped in total darkness, not until now. 

You quickly turned on the side lamp. The light illuminating from it calmed your son instantly, though he still cuddles close to you. You hummed in relief then you felt Kid tap on your arm.

"Yeah?" You questioned as you peered down at him. He didn't say anything, just continued to pat your arm while he stared up at you.

You smiled at your son, suddenly feeling tired because of the event that has happened today. Guess the visit from Shanks and Luffy has taken a toll and you are now starting to feel it. 

Kid seemed to have sensed your abrupt change since he proceeds to pat your cheek instead. Your body relaxed at the sudden affection that you were receiving. 

Your son sure knows how to calm you down.

"Neh, Kid." You whispered as you brush his hair with your hand. He continued to stare at you, waiting for you to resume what you were about to say.

"Your powers. You should utilize it to protect your friends, okay? Not to further harm them." You slowly said to your son. You didn't know if he gets what you were trying to say but the slight nod from him was enough answer for you.

You wouldn't tell him something unreasonable such as to not use it to attack others. In a world where he was discriminated against and treated as a monster just because of his powers, it would be impossible for someone to not want to fight back. 

As well as how the era is going on right now and seeing as who his mother is. Your son would surely be tied into the underground in some way, whether it be for the good is up to his hands. All of those who are born with abilities are connected to it, whether they like it or not. 

A lot of people -nobles, saints, and the unfair justice of this society- would be there to hunt each and single one of those monsters down. And who are you to tell your child to not fight back once cornered? 

The way you have grown in this world is completely normal as others may like. A child who has known how to fight and defend herself since the day mankind decided to fuck her up. A girl who unwillingly needs to learn how to kill, how to take a life, how to think only of herself just because of how cruel fate can be. 

So, NO.

You are never gonna tell your son to not defend himself. To not fight back when in danger. To not use his powers to his advantage. 

Because. Society be fucking damned. 

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I don't know where the ending suddenly came from but I like it so... Imma keep it.

Some of you may disagree with Y/N and I'm completely fine with that. 

Please do note that this is in a world where those who are not born in a high status are shunned and left to fend off by themselves. Thus, crimes and killings are unfortunately completely normal here, and alas are needed for someone to survive. It is a world where people have to claw their way up, whether they do it legally or not, is up entirely to their fate.

That's all :) 

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- Keira-chan

July 11, 2020