AN : Hey everyone. Welcome to another attempt. So, In this one, When Lola gave them Big Mom's vivre card, she wasn't mistaken. Also, it's a LuNa for some reason. It follow the ODT Timeline except, Luffy have the Gomu Gomu and knows Haki since he was a kid. The prologue arc will just show the difference between the canon and the story here. So, without further ado, let's get started!
Prologue pt.1
New World, May 5th
Whole cake chateau is known as the only female Yonko's headquarter. Usually, her four sweet commanders are tending to their duties. However, not this day... It was almost two years from the war of the best...
"Smoothie, calm yourself!" Compote, Big Mom's eldest daughter said.
"You know what day it is, Nee-sama. You know how I feel!" Smoothie said in a nearly poisonous tone. She didn't eat anything that day. She was crying her eyes out. Cinnamon could do nothing to help her sister, much to her chagrin. Compote ordered her to go and do anything else.
"Oi, Katakuri, Pudding, do something!" Daifuku told his siblings. Katakuri shook his head as Brulee arrived.
"Brulee, we need your help!" Katakuri requested. Shame dripping from his words. If only he was stronger that day...
Soon enough, Perospero, Katakuri, Pudding and Brulee went to help their eldest sister comfort their younger (in Pudding's case older) sister.
Daifuku looked at Oven who shook his head. Every May 5th, most of them remember their greatest shame. The day they lost their nephew. While Linlin attributed it to fate taking revenge on her, Katakuri almost yelled at her... Smoothie went ballistic. She never held her son. She never took care of him, raised him, taught him... Trained him... While she was strong enough to be a sweet commander, she was always missing the one thing she always yearned for... A son.
As the best fighters, soon joined by Galette who tried her best to hold her monstrously strong sister, Oven, Katakuri, Perospero and Mont-d'Or talked about that incident...
"I can't believe someone would be able to escape from Katakuri-nii!" Mont-d'Or started.
"He was able to. Katakuri had a horrible fight that day... With a Logia to boot. Mama went after Kaido who almost did an incursion... I had to help." Daifuku remembered that fateful day.
"Perorin... I can't believe that I of all people didn't anticipate! But fate can conspire." Perospero said.
"But seriously, if we know anything about the lost little nephew... We promise to get him back! I swear it!" Oven said.
"So I am! If I know who he is, I will never rest until I bring him here!" Daifuku promised.
"I will go too! That shame will never leave until I find him and get him to his rightful place... Here, among his family." Katakuri, who was had just emerged from... a mirror?
"I'm sorry, Katakuri-nii-chan. I just couldn't remove..." Pudding started only for Daifuku to scold her.
"You damned dim witted brat!" Daifuku yelled.
"Daifuku, don't!" Katakuri used his haoshoku to intimidate his brother who nodded.
"Now, Pudding... You know what a mother feels toward her son, right? Smoothie loved your nephew more than anything. I had to use my Haki non-stop to thwart all of her attempts to... Well, kill herself. I told her that it was my fault. It was the ONE time I lost a fight... But don't you tell that to anyone else, okay?" Katakuri told his younger sister who nodded.
"I never thought... That the reason why Smoothie-nee-chan's strength is..." Pudding started only for Oven to laugh...
"She's worth more than one billion Berries for a very good reason. Besides, Katakuri is worth 1billion 157 mills... So, yeah. She's pretty strong." Oven explained to his sister who nodded.
"Pudding, why don't you go and help her out? I mean, she was always nice to you..." Katakuri told his sister who nodded and went to the mirror world.
"Phew, we barely made it this time!" Mont-d'Or commented.
"Now, I never lost or you're all dead!" Katakuri said in a very irritated tone that made Oven and Daifuku smirk.
"We don't intend to say that!" The triplets told their oldest.
"Heh, at least you are human Katakuri." Perospero told his younger brother.
"We know that you did that... For our sake." Mont-d'Or told the tallest of his brothers.
Meanwhile in Ruskina
"Well, this is it, Luffy. I have to go now!" A tall, about 5 meters humanoid told his captain. "Once again, happy birthday, captain!"
"Yeah. Take care Kyorui. I'm gonna miss you the next three months." Luffy told the tall guy who gave him a fanged grin.
"I hope that crazy Surtohru won't do something rash. Like I told you, train with your new powers, and remember, the sky's the limit!" The last Kyoryujin (Saurian) told his captain as he went to swim all the way to shaboday...
"So, I'm all alone now... Great. I can finally finish what I started." Luffy grinned as he changed his form..
Meanwhile on Shaboday
"Heh, to think that it was three months since Luffy-kun reached that level... Not only did he master the basics, but he also learned to advance his Haki to the next levels. He's really something... Also, he even trained himself to master a new kind of martial arts, and even got a rare Devil Fruit thought non-existent... Hahaha, I'm proud to be his teacher, Shakky!" Rayleigh told his lover who smiled.
"To think that Monkey-chan died on his operation, then he was saved... I never thought that he's going that far..." Shakky replied.
"Yeah. He promised to kill Akainu if he ever encounter him. I hope he freeze that literal son of a bitch!" Rayleigh told Shakky. He was still sore about how he caused Whitebeard to die...
"I'm sure he will... Eventually!" Shakky replied.
"At least Big Mom and Kaido did one right thing." Rayleigh said.
"Yeah. They refused to let Whitebeard die like that. They even attended his funeral, and helped avenging him. That put a smile on my face." Shakky told the old first mate.
"Yeah well, about that, Big Mom is surely kinder than before... However, I'm pretty sure that Kaido would rather die than avenging Whitebeard. I wonder what made him help her?" Rayleigh told Shakky who nodded.
"I guess the world owe it to Edward..." Shakky told Rayleigh who smiled.
During the almost two years that passed, not only Sakazuki became the new fleet admiral, but also the Blackbeard Pirates were annihilated within the very first month. Kaido, Big Mom, and the remains of the Whitebeard pirates made an alliance against Blackbeard. And they descended upon him without mercy... It was ten pirates vs the might of the new world... In short, it was more of an execution than a battle. Kaido killed almost ALL of his crew mates just for fun. After all, that man is known to enjoy killing everyone and everything. Big Mom and her children decided to rid the world of Jesus Burgess and Van Auger. Blackbeard however was killed by Ace, Marco, Jozu and Vista. As the killer of the Legendary king of the sea laid motionless, the two other Yonkos shared the territories of the late pirate, but they left some of the most favorite islands to the remaining Whitebeard Pirates. Big Mom even offered to marry Marco to one of her daughters if he wanted. But Marco declined politely. Big Mom nodded at that. Saying that they have every right to do so.
Three months and a day later
"Heh, that cheeky brat!" Big Mom said as Pudding was in her presence. Soon, Katakuri and his two twin brothers, Smoothie, and Perospero arrived from their last mission.
"I'm done, Mama. The last mission was boring." Katakuri reported. "I thwarted them thanks to Smoothie's plan. Send a Vice Admiral? Sakazuki is surely a fool!"
"Smoothie didn't need the back up. But Katakuri decided to help anyways." Oven whispered to his brother.
"Heh, he's a perfectionist. Something he made his own code." Daifuku commented.
"No really, he's still pissed after the last news about... You know who!" Perospero said.
"Ne, Mama, who was that kid again?" Pudding asked her mother who sighed.
"Monkey D. Garp's grandson! Monkey D. Luffy!" Big mom replied. Smoothie decided to ask one last thing.
"Mama, who's his father?" Smoothie asked her mother.
"I don't know? But if my memory serves me, he's known as fire fist Ace's little brother. I think I'll call someone who knows his work." Big Mom then proceeded to call Tamago.
"Tamago, what do you know about the brat called Monkey D. Luffy?" Big Mom's tone showed interest.
"As far as I know, he's the younger brother of Portgas D. Ace, he's also the grandson of Monkey D. Garp, jour. And... If my memory serves me right, he's currently 19 years old, bon. His father was announced two years ago to be the revolutionary Dragon of all people. His bounty is currently 400 millions, soir. I highly recommend that you call Morgans to verify everything else, vous plais?" Tamago's words made Smoothie's breath to hitch. Katakuri however, was shaking with rage. Smoothie then grabbed Katakuri by his scaf.
"Dragon is his father. Luffy is... Luffy is my son! Kata-nii, call Morgans, now!" Smoothie's tone made Big Mom shake with rage. Her long lost grandson is a cheeky brat? Sure, 400 is a big number for a 19 years old but still...
"Hey Mr. News, this is Flour. Can you tell me everything that's not included in the details?" Katakuri asked the best journalist he knows. Smoothie nodded in gratitude.
"Well, Crocodile, Moria, Burning the WG flag in Enies Lobby, punching a Tenryubito, invading Impel Down, saving two mythical race in that prison, saving his older brother in Marineford... Where do I begin?" Morgans distorted voice made Smoothie blood freeze at how reckless her son is...
"Er, I think at the next tea party, stay and fill us out. Juicy out!" Smoothie decided it was the best course of action.
"Flour out. Anything else call me on this number! Take care Mr. News and thanks!" Katakuri smiled warmly behind his scarf.
"Mama, I request a mission to bring my son here!" Smoothie told the only female Yonko who shook her head.
"Denied! If you act on your impulses, we'll have another Lola incident. However, if you act strategically... Then you will have your son back!" Linlin then almost jumped as Katakuri held his younger sister.
"Oi, cool your head, Smoothie! Pudding, could you please use your magical fingers on her again? Pretty please?" Katakuri was struggling for once to hold his younger, now almost livid, sister.
"Smoothie-nee-chan, please stop. You're terrifying me!" Pudding said tearfully. Smoothie, who saw how terrified Pudding is, calmed down...
"Alright, let's go. Sorry to bother you again, Puddy!" Smoothie apologized to her favorite younger sister.
"That was close! Almost another Lola!" Katakuri commented.
"No kidding!" Daifuku commented.
"Now I know how she won!" Oven whispered to his brother who shrugged it off. He now have to bribe Pudding with her favorite food. Something that wasn't that hard... Unfortunately, he now have to invite Morgans to a very private tea party...
"Mama, could you please accord me one tiny favor?" Katakuri asked his captain.
"If it is to send you in a wild goose chase, forget it. His bounty is not even close. I mean, it was from two years ago. Had I sent Smoothie, I don't know if I would have lost her. I can't afford to lose my best and most favorite children..." Linlin showed a bit of weakness...
"Heh, nah. I figured as much. Morgans need to come here for a very private tea party. Could you send him the invitation?" Katakuri told the Yonko who smirked.
"Heh, lowly son or not... You're the only descent one. You take a lot from the old man..." Big Mom then smiled brightly. "Why not? I mean, one guest is enough... for once!"
Katakuri however was dreading something. He felt like his first meeting with his nephew won't be that pleasent... Not. At. All!
Meanwhile with Smoothie
"Sorry for the bother, Pudding..." Smoothie apologized to her sister as she was finally calm. She then wore her boots again.
"No, not at all. Besides, anything for my favorite nee-chan!" Pudding smiled as she washed her hands.
"Well, any juice you want is on me! So, what exactly...?" Smoothie asked Pudding who stopped and was looking... sad?
"Smoothie-nee, you think one day, someone will love me as who I am?" Pudding asked her sister who smiled.
"What's with this silly question? Who wouldn't? I mean, most of the times you're a very sweet girl. If not for your... second you, I'd be worried sick. Besides, you have me and Katakuri-nii-chan. We won't let anyone ever harm you!" Smoothie comforted her young sibling. Katakuri however choose this moment to get in.
"Say, Pudding, can you keep a secret?" Katakuri said seriously. As Pudding nodded, Katakuri removed his scarf, showing his secret.
"Everyone have his or her secret. I dunno if I'll ever accept it. The reason why I'm not me, just like you is .. because of me, one of my sisters got attacked." Katakuri told her.
"You know what happened on May 5th 19 years ago." Smoothie told Pudding who showed them her third eye.
"Heh, Perospero, Oven, Daifuku... They remained mute about it..." Katakuri explained before he put his scarf over his mouth. Smoothie wiped her tears, and Pudding combed her hair down.
"We have to endure it." Smoothie told her siblings who both nodded...
A few days later
"Katakuri, Oven, Daifuku, Smoothie!" Big mom announced the nanes of her children who are the closest to be ready to tackle the mission. A couple of days ago, she had a tea party with not only Judge, the Germa 66 king, but also with Big News Morgans of all people. While the two old friends talked, Smoothie and Katakuri pulled Morgans to the side a few moments later, and begun questioning him about one Monkey D. Luffy. The more they hear, the more they realized that he was indeed Smoothie's son. For one thing was remaining to be verified...
"You four have another objective, apart from getting Vinsmoke Sanji." Linlin told her children who were smiling. Smoothie especially had the widest smile ever since she learned she's gonna be a mother...
"What is it, Mama?" Katakuri asked, amused by the fact that he already knows the answer...
"You are to bring me my Grandson back, at any cost unless it's a threat to your life!" At this, Smoothie unleashed a torrent of thanks, much to the surprise of everyone but Pudding, Brulee, Galette, Amende and Compote. However, she wasn't done yet.
"Citron, Cinnamon, you two are Smoothie's back up. One last thing, bring Ceasar to me, only alive!" Big Mom ordered her children. "Everyone else, please, leave! Go far enough that doesn't leave this room!" Soon enough, all of her remaining children dispersed. She then nodded at Oven who had something he wanted to say.
"Say, Mama, what about his crew?" Oven asked his mother who nodded.
"Oh, they'll be a good bonus. And if he wins against you, and unfortunately, I feel he's gonna win..." Big Mon told them, making everyone of her children flinch.
"What should we do?" Katakuri asked her for advice in a very long time.
"Well, I know he can't hit Smoothie. But if he does win, I will fight him personally to gauge his strength. If he's worthy, then either he's gonna be the king of pirates, unfortunately for me... Either he's gonna help us take down that thing Kaido..." Big Mom's strategy made Katakuri grin. He was able to beat Jack, true. But the two other commanders were probably worse than him... He hated that idea. But he wished that his nephew will help them even the odds in their favor...
"So, Mama, who's your captain this time?" Smoothie asked her mother who grinned.
"Why, it's you. Your call, your mission. Even Katakuri should listen to you. They say a mother's heart is her best guide. Didn't you clutch your chest a few times two years ago? It was always whe Luffy was in danger that it happened. But the day of the Marineford war, you fell for a few hours completely unconscious. The doctors didn't even know what happened to you!" Big Mon now revealed that to her daughter...
"Mama, did this happen to you?" Katakuri tried to bond with his mother.
"Only when any of you is in grave danger..." Linlin's revelation made her son nod.
The only reason why she doesn't want to look at Chiffon, is because Lola fled... Had the brat stayed... Then she wouldn't be that angry...
"Say, Mama, what about.. You know who? I mean, I know you're still angry at her, but still... Maybe? Maybe forgive and forget one day? I mean, the late great old man forgave his son, despite the Intel that told me that Ace went on his own accord..." Katakuri told his mother who glared at him.
"Couldn't she accept the wedding then divorce? Couldn't she tell me that she didn't want to get married? She could have. Could we be still fine by her decision? Oh yeah we could. Could we accept? Yes we could. But that girl went out and she was asking for husbands for Lord knows how long! Katakuri, send Snack to track her... Actually, send Snack, Opera, and all of the trackers and recoverers and bring her back to me. Only well, alive and not harmed in any shape, way or form!" Big Mom yelled at her son who sighed.. As he got out, her looked at Chiffon...
"I'm sorry, my little sister. I tried.. But the good news is... She sent the trackers in order to bring her back... She even said Only Alive and well. There's a slight glimpse of hope it seems..." Katakuri then hugged Chiffon who proceeded to cry her eyes out.
Katakuri was known as the great pillar of the Big Mom pirates for a reason. The true reason? He only loved his family above everything else. Be it donuts, be it laying down, be it his own personality, all of these are easy to sacrifice.
"Heh, so she finally decided to bring her back? How will she execute her?" Cracker told Katakuri who proceeded to smash the biscuit armor before he grabbed him from his collar.
"Say that again and I'll make you go for a swim after a spar, Cracker!" Katakuri warned his brother coldly. The younger brother 'Tsked' as his older brother's glare intensified.
"No seriously, what's wrong with you? She's your flesh and blood! Be happy she sent Snack for failing... Not you. Although, you deserve it more... And if she wanted her dead, she'd send either me or Smoothie. Now, if anyone trespass and you can't stop said trespasser... You're sooo gonna get punished." Katakuri told Cracker before he put him down gently.
"Sorry. I thought that I'll lose a sibling..." Cracker admitted shame. Something that made Katakuri calm down.
"I should have kept my cool. Take care, Crack. If anything happens, I'll hold responsibility!" Katakuri smiled behind his scarf. Then, he went to rally the track and recover team...
"Opera, go get your brothers, the decuplets, Prim, Gallette and Mot-d'Or! Mama wants Lola here, alive and well. Not as much as a single scratch!" Katakuri ordered his brother who sighed but went with the order.
"Brulee!" Katakuri yelled at his younger sister who appeared from a mirror.
"Yes, Oni-chan?" Brulee asked her older brother.
"You will help. I have a plan. Watch the Mirror world. If Lola appears in any mirror, then you'll take your team there, get her and maybe her crew, and get all of them back here. Remember, tell Galette to incapacitate. Your orders is to bring her back here safe and sound. That means not as much as a single scratch! Is that clear, Imoto?" Katakuri briefed the mirror lady who laughed.
"Why I understand. What if any of our siblings went out of order?" Brulee asked amused.
"I will personally... Beat the shit outta them!" Katakuri's words made the lady laugh...
"Don't be a softie like always, Nii-chan. We all know, Smoothie especially that you're the only one worthy to be the Vice-capitain... But between us, I know why they love you. Not talking about the brats..." Brulee made Katakuri blush at the praise.
Later that day in the harbor
"So here's the plan. You'll capture her and her crew, bring them to the Queen Mama Chanter, and we all get out. Got it?" Smoothie told the tracker team. Opera raised his arm in salute.
"Hai, Smoothie-nee-taicho!" Opera confirmed.
"Good, now... Good hunt, to both of us. Brulee, you wait in the mirror world!" Smoothie ordered her sister who nodded. As the two team set sail, Smoothie was worried sick.
'Don't worry Luffy, Mom is coming!' Smoothie thought.
AN : And cut! I hope you like it!
Addendum : I changed a few things. Next time on the prologue arc... Luffy's side of the story.