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Tsukari was sitting in the bench outside of momma Rouge's house listening in on a conversation she knew she wasn't supposed to. She knew momma sent her outside for a reason but also couldn't resist finding out what it was. Unfortunately for her it was something she couldn't keep to herself.
Excited Tsukari took off towards the town hoping they'd have what she needed. Momma would probably be upset she left early but she had a mission. There's no way her baby sibling shouldn't know about his dad and extended family.
Roger was an infamous pirate. Tsukari was old enough to know that any kid of his would have the world against him. That he'd need to stay hidden. However she also was aware enough to know that both the kid's parents carried the sea in their veins and would eventually set out. He'd need a guide.
Mind made up she slipped into the supply shop and started looking around. It took a good bit of time and money but she had what she needed. One video Denden mushi capable of recording had been procured. Excited she ran back to the house.
“Rouge please don't be mad but I have an idea.” She exclaims as she bursts in.
“What would I be mad about Tsu?” she asks, her smile warm despite the call you heard.
“My hearings really good and I kinda heard the talk and got an idea.” The teen explains. “Baby sibling probably won't get to meet their dad. Buuuuuuuut it doesn't mean he can't know him.”
Tsukari proudly holds up the rough looking Cameko. It'd definitely seen better days but it's nothing a little time and care couldn't fix. She'd need to feed it quite a bit but it'd be worth it.
“I'm gonna go meet up with Roger and bring Sibling along with me. I'll be able to talk to the crew and get all sorts of good stories for him to listen to when he's older and it's safe.” She happily explains. Her face falls a bit when Rouge starts crying.
“It's ok little pup, these are happy tears I promise.” The older woman pulls the teen into a tight hug. “Things are a little rough now so thank you for thinking of them.”
“Of course I'm gonna think of them.” Tsukari pouts. “They are my sibling. Blood doesn't mean anything. It's only right they get to know the whole family that's waiting to love them.”
“You seem so sure we won't be around.” Rouge asks hesitantly.
“It's my fruit. I've figured out more things and ate a looooooot of different animals.” She starts explaining, taking a moment to pass a few bites of melon to the sad looking snail. “My nose is extra sensitive and you and Roger kinda smell like the sad people in the hospital. I know it's not the sad part so it must be the sick.”
“Tsu honey, why didn't you say anything.” The older woman holds the teen a little tighter.
“Cause I couldn't do anything before.” She cries out. “But now I can. I can make sure sibling knows about their family and be there for them as they grow up. I couldn't for my boys before but I can for them.”
“Alright then sweetie. Go and show your little sibling their family.” Rouge reluctantly gives her blessing. Excited Tsukari hops up and heads to pack.
Mind made up and with momma's support she takes off. Her navigation skills have gotten better. The extra input given to her by the sea and sky king traits making finding her way around easy. The first stop is Whitebeard's lair. Roger usually hangs out there between quests.
“I know we just met and you don't trust me but I've got to head out now. I'm sorry if you don't like heights.” She apologizes to the poor snail before securing it in the messenger bag. The snail itself just wiggles its eyestalks but doesn't seem angry.
“All right little buddy, here we go.” She warns the snail before jumping off the cliff. Her wings spread out to catch the breeze and she soars over the crashing waves. She looks down to check on the little snail with a wide grin on her face. She gives the little guy a quick double tap and he starts recording.
“My name is Tsukari Hellion and I'm a kinda ward of your dad Gol D Roger. Your mom Rouge is an amazing woman and I hope you'll get to meet her one day. But that's for later.
Right now I'm on my way to introduce you to the rest of our little family. A few things about me that are kinda important are that I'm the current holder of the Fusion fruit Chimera, a special Paramecia type with Zoan qualities, and am currently flying over the big blue ocean. I can navigate without maps or posses and can't wait to meet you.
Originally I'm from a place called Baratachi island in the South Blue calm belt. Around seven years ago my blood parents sold me to a Tenryuubito as a companion for his nephews, a few years after their father decided he wanted to be a regular guy and left Mary Geoise after freeing me. Unfortunately for me I actually kinda grew attached to the brothers and have been trying to find them since.
I actually met your dad after I snuck aboard his ship while he was docked on some unaffiliated island. He'd never admit it but I think I almost scared him half to death when he opened a crate expecting to find food and instead found a tiny twelve year old kid.
Actually now that I think about it I think that's how he found Shanks and Buggy as well.” She stops to laugh for a moment and checks on the snail.
“That'll be a hell of a way to explain how babies are born. Civilian kids grow in gardens, marine kids are delivered by seagulls and pirate kids spawn inside chests. It's why they hoard treasure you know, trying to build a big enough hoard to spawn a new member.
Gods you'd be so confused when you got older but it'd technically be the truth. At least for the Roger pirates.
I should probably stop here for now. Lil bro I hope that when you finally see this you'll understand how much we love you and why we had to do what we did.”
She double taps the snail again and it stops recording. After giving it some food and a lot of praise she tucks him safely away further inside the bag and heads towards higher ground. At this level she'll be able to avoid most of the worst storms without risk of hitting a sky island.
Despite what people might think, sky islands do exist outside of the Grand line. They are just much harder to spot and reach in the calmer waters of the Blues. Unless of course you had the Chimera fruit and the wings of a Sky King.
She slowly makes her way higher. He goal is the north west air current that carries the warm fronts from the south calm belt into the grand line. The hope is that she can coast to Port Chibaralta island and meet him there. She didn't want to spoil the surprise but it was necessary.