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Eriss POV
The first rays of sunlight came through the window and made me lose the sleep. I turn around and see that Kid was sitting on the edge of the bed.
-Are you okay?
-Just anxious, the days went by too fast.
I go to him and hug him from behind - Trust me, isn't that what you're telling me? Everyone did their best during training, and we can only be proud of how much they've evolved.
-It won't be easy Eriss, against two younkos things...
-Nothing bad will happen - I stroke his hair - we're alone in our mission but not in the final objective. I know you're not in favor, but the Heart Pirates and the Straw Hats will also be there, and everyone will protect each other if necessary. After all, I'm a good diplomat...
He turns around and lifts my chin - You're sneaky, that's for sure, but it just shows how much of a Kid pirate you are!
Even though my cheeks puffed out at that comment, I knew my eyes were saying something else. For years, I was the one who provided distractions for robberies, I went to meet informants, not to mention the countless times I disappeared and no one noticed. It was a trait I acquired to survive, but now it has become an asset.
-I'm going to do my rounds before going to the garage, I have to do some last repairs on my arm.
He gets up and starts getting dressed. I was fascinated by that big, muscular body and knowing this, he does each action more slowly, rubbing it against me. Before he leaves the room, grabs me by the waist, pressing his neck against mine, and kisses me.
-Horny tigress, see you later.
I go back to wrapping myself in the sheets, but the adrenaline and anxiety before a battle and that morning vision have taken over me. My hands run over my breasts, while I rub against myself. I roll to the side and grab the vibrator that was stored in the drawer, and as soon as I put it in contact with my clitoris, my body shudders in the receptive state I was in. Within minutes, the orgasm arrives, making me writhe with waves of energy and pleasure.
I don't know how long I stared at the ceiling with that feeling of lightness, but an incomplete intensity filled me. I had to do something about it, which was to occupy my mind with other things. There were still several hours until we took Onigashima, and there was nothing better than going to bother my nakamas, it was a distraction for both parties.
I open the door to their room - Time to wake up! - but I am greeted by Quincy's pillows and sounds of frustration from the others who were starting to get up.
-What's wrong with you Eriss? - Hop asks.
-And why are you so energetic? The day has barely started... - Emma complains.
I go to sit on Quincy's bed, and return the pillows I had received.
-I'm just too energetic and wanted to see how you girls are...
-Sleepy - Quincy curled up on one of the pillows - a few more minutes.
I look at Emma waiting for an answer - She took a while to fall asleep ... she's worried about you and the captain.
-She's not the only one, I add Killer. You three are trouble magnets - Hop adds.
I stroke Quincy's hair and look at the rest who went back to what they were doing, but I felt that they expected more from me.
-Girls, I'm not going to lie ... The mission is not easy, there are countless dangers and our enemies are strong. However, unlike the last time we faced a yonkou on a suicide mission, this time we have a plan... and even if Eutass is against the alliance with the others, the truth is that if help is needed, we will have it because the goal is the same for everyone.
-Well, I think you're right about that. It's just a little nervousness, and we'll all be too busy worrying - House says as he had just put on his glasses.
-Eriss is as strong as the captain, obviously, we'll win! - says Dive jumping on the bed.
I glare at her to stop, but before I can say anything, Quincy sits up and starts complaining.
-I asked for a few more minutes, fuck! I can't wake up in peace anymore...
She rubs her eyes and looks so cute when yawns. I kiss her forehead and go back to the door to get a tray full of breakfast food that I had made and put it on the floor in the middle of the room.
-I thought it would be a good idea for us to have a moment alone away from the men, while there is still some peace - I sit down and start taking things out - besides, I never got to thank you all for all the support you gave me while I was undercover in Wano, I know very well what everyone did behind my back. Thank you! - I bow slightly.
I am overwhelmed by hugs, laughter and tears of joy. I smile. They were my family and I would do anything to protect the people who showed me how to be a woman again.
-It's not fair that you come with your tough pose and then be so sweet, Eriss - says Hop, taking my hand and I start to feel embarrassed.
-Hop, don't do this to me... you know very well that my words are the truth and sincere. You were the first of the group to join and you helped me a lot in putting up with the idiots.
Quincy finally stands up and comes to hug me from behind - You're also an idiot, but we can forgive you , and those idiots really have a lot of respect for you.
-You say that we changed you, but the truth is that you saved all of us in one way or another - Emma says.
I pull Quincy from my back to sit next to me and gesture for them to start eating - Okay, we understand the mutual feelings, now eat and stop embarrassing me.
Being surrounded by women who inspired me without knowing it filled my heart, especially seeing them smile and feeling the bonds of friendship that were created over the last few months. The present was the most important thing in the face of a future that brought so many questions and a feeling of unease. I was accepted and valued, and treated as one of them, because we always had some element that ended up being mutual. And from one of these friendships something else began to blossom with Quincy, who began to occupy a bigger and more special place in my heart.
It was just me and Quincy, who was starting to clean up the mess that had been left when she said what I least expected.
-When this is all over, I want to be with you and Kid.
I stop and freeze in the moment, processing those words. Was it something I said? Could it be that something else happened between her and Eutass, because the last time that subject had come up, she said she needed some time and wanted to see how her friendship with him was going.
-Quincy... are you sure? - She looks at me in disbelief, but then starts to laugh - What is it?!
-Just accept it without question it and don't say anything to him, okay?
I nod and grab her by the waist - What changed?
-Nothing in particular, just what you said earlier made me realize that I want to continue enjoying whatever the present brings... with you it's already fantastic! And the truth is that your screams echo and that makes me curious, and maybe a little excited.
-You've never said that - I intertwine my fingers in her hair - you know that the dynamic I have with him is different from the one I have with you - I feel her swallowing hard - but we are explorers and you know that you are in good hands babygirl.
Our lips pressed together with tenderness that expressed our emotions. She pressed her body against mine and placed her hands on my waist, running along the curves until she reached my neck. I grabbed her by the thighs and took us to bed. I placed a few kisses on her neck with light marks, while she intertwined her legs between mine and clung even tighter to me.
-Eriss, don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. You have the right to your revenge, but you don't have to be the savior.
Our fingers intertwined and I could see in her eyes the concern but also the trust she placed in me. Just like Kid, she knew I would probably act alone, and even though my mission was over, the relationships I had created in Wano Country, what I had seen and done, had a huge impact. It was that side of her that made me stop and return to my body, not to be carried away by the emotions of the moment, and to see what was in front of me from another perspective.
I kiss her cheek and make her fit even more into me, while our fingers roam each other's bodies.
-Thank you, thank you for being my greatest support. I promise that I will let you know my past, just as you let me know yours.
The next few hours are spent preparing what was needed for the robbery. The thoughts wouldn't stop and I continued to feel restless and with accumulated adrenaline. No matter how much I focused on the tasks at hand, organizing my weapons and medicines, preparing a backpack with everything I needed for first aid, reviewing the plans of Onigashima and the best routes for the different scenarios, that frustration wouldn't leave me.
I enter the workshop and enjoy it for a while, completely focused and doing one of the things I loved the most.
-Do you need help, redhead?
He shakes his head no and doesn't change the focus, which allows me to get closer to him until I touch his arm and make him look at me.
-Is everything okay, Eriss?
-I've done everything I needed to and my thoughts won't stop... everyone is putting too much on me and being too cheesy, when I'm full of adrenaline.
He makes me sit on his lap - Because they know they can trust you, you've been the one guiding them these past few weeks. Don't worry, I'll calm them down later... Half of the crew is new and this is their first big battle as Kid pirates. Don't get too involved. They know how to take care of themselves too.
-Humf, thanks I guess - I lean closer to him and fit my head on his shoulder.
-Is that really it? Have you had any visions or dreams again?
-Vague images in dreams that I can't make sense of and honestly don't want to... they're worthless when I can't interpret them.
-Think of it as another robbery, like so many others we've done, it's just on a large scale and we can cause as much destruction as we want...
-Eutass, don't tell that to the rest of the crew because in the end it'll be up to me to take care of everyone, including you!
He spins me around for a kiss - You like it and I know you would get revenge for my irresponsibility - he adjusts me better on his lap - Tigress, why are you with that horny aura of yours again?
-I already told you, I'm running on too much adrenaline and - I run my fingers over the scars on his arm until my nails lightly dig in - I need your help to come.
-Wasn't enough this morning? - I look at him, but he knew me too well and the signals my body was giving off.
-I wasn't totally satisfied, it's always better when you help.
His hand starts to slide down my hip and to the inside of my thigh - Who am I to say no when you look at me and ask me like that.
My lips seek his, I let my body weight rest on his and my hands get lost in that torso and neck that automatically created an innate response in my body. He reads me and intensifies the kisses, barely allowing me to breathe, the metal hand quickly gropes my breasts and the other goes under my skirt and rips the thong I was wearing.
-Hey, it was new!
-Shut up - the metal hand moves to my hair and he sticks it to my ear, biting the lobe - when you asked me, you already knew what could happen and your body doesn't lie.
He picks me up and places me against the nearest wall without stopping the kisses and bites on my lips. Without realizing it I was already moving my hips towards him, waiting for his touch. He puts me on the floor and holds my hands above my head, which prevents me from continuing to kiss him.
We hear someone opening the door, but he is faster and uses his powers to lock it and shout that he is busy.
-Do you want me to touch you?
He looked at me like prey, and I looked at him in despair at the feeling of those fingers pressing against my clitoris. But instead, his fingers just run along the inside of my thighs and lightly touch my lips.
-Kid, stop teasing me - I scream in despair. I was drunk with the feeling of needing to have an orgasm.
His mouth shuts mine, two fingers enter me and the sound of how wet I was echoes through the workshop. He continues to muffle my moans with wet kisses, a sound that mixes with the movements of entering and exiting that he made. My body reacts, I feel hot and my mind gets blurry, I tighten. He uses his powers and uses a piece of metal to keep me trapped, while he slides his hand across my chest, caressing my nipples over my shirt. Still with his fingers in me, he uses his thumb to press on my clitoris, which makes me shrink and want to close my legs, which are prevented by his. The rhythm only increases, my body is filled with adrenaline and flooded with an addictive electricity, and muffled screams. He continues even as my body trembles, tears that begin to fall with that stimulation, even in the face of the pleasure that runs through my body. That was the intensity I wanted.
When he stops, my body stops reacting, and as soon as he lets go of me, I fall like a weight in his arms.
-Eriss?! - He brushes the hair away from my face and sees that the tears were still flowing, and his expression changes completely to concern - I just acted the way you like... it didn't cross my mind that being trapped could trigger any memories... I'm sorry, princess - he hugs me and makes me sit on his lap on the floor - I'm sorry, don't cry, I'm sorry. You know very well that I would never do anything to hurt you and you didn't use any safe words, I... I... should have thought better before just acting.
My mind listened, but my body was taking a while to react. I wanted to stop the tears, but the adrenaline had brought to the surface all the emotions that I insisted on burying. I pretended that everything was fine, when myself is also scared. The person I had become, the overwhelming power I had acquired, having a terrible feeling about the future, but not knowing how to deal with all the uncertainty that the visions and dreams brought.
- I'm... fine... - I separate a little from him and wipe my tears - You didn't do anything wrong, I loved it, as always.
-But... this crying is deeper... did I hurt you?
-Eutass, you did what I needed - I rest my face against his - your instinct knows, just like mine because you are my safe haven... that's why the walls fall.
He takes my face and looks at me, I saw myself reflected in those small eyes that were full of emotion and concern - Are you sure, princess?
-Yes - I smile and give him a light kiss - the adrenaline released the tension that my body had accumulated, that's all. Can we just stay like this for a while longer, please?
-Of course - he strokes my hair and uses the coat that was lying down to cover us - No matter how many difficulties may appear, it won't be like last time. We're stronger and... we aren't alone - his breathing stops for a few seconds and he swallows hard, I lean closer to him - and I love you with a depth and intensity that scares me but at the same time is the best feeling... an ambition to make you happy and to continue by my side.