Chapter 123: Oh, that’s how elementary it’s gonna be

Chapter 123: Oh, that’s how elementary it’s gonna beChapter 123: Oh, that's how elementary it's gonna be

On one hand, Rick was glad to see Hancock. Her being here meant that he didn’t have to go to Amazon Lily to get information from her sisters and then search more for her. It also meant that Lynda and their second child were safe. Hancock would have never gone into hiding without them. On the other hand... Well there wasn’t another hand, he was glad to see her and that was it. The problem was that Kaza was here too. And he knew, even if Koala hadn’t said anything, that the two together were spelling trouble. The two were crazy, especially Kaza who was the textbook definition of a yandere. Or at least his definition. Another problem was Kaza’s presence. What differentiated this problem from the previous one was the consequences. If Kaza was here, so was his daughter Eri and he wasn’t sure he was ready to see her again. Not with how disastrous their last (and first) meeting went.

“Say no more.” Rick said to Koala with a sigh.

To avoid making a scene he made both Kaza and Hancock float.

“See you later.” he said with a contrite smile to his friends. And flew towards his crazy ladies. Grabbing them on the way he told them to be quiet as he went in the direction of his house. When they reached it he made everyone land and was quite firm.

“We’re going inside and I’m going to talk. I don’t want any of you to make a single sound until I’m...”

“Dad?”

Freezing on the spot, Rick took a moment to gather his courage and turn around to be face to face with his eldest daughter.

“Dad!” shouted the redhead who went to bury her face into his stomach.

“Eri?”

“I’m sorry! I didn’t know!”

“I... What?”

“Mom told me everything!”

“I... Okay time out. Eri, it’s wonderful to see you again. Honestly, I’ve lost all hope for that to ever happen. However, I need to have a quick word with your mother and Hancock. I’m sorry, I’ll spend time with you as soon as I’m done.”

“It’s alright. I was babysitting Lynda and Corra when you arrived.”

“I’m glad that you’re taking good care of your sisters, Eri.” Rick said, filling in his head for later the name of his newest daughter. “But you’re a bit young to babysit and by that I mean that it’s such a beautiful day, you should be outside having fun. Not taking upon yourself the responsibility of watching very young children and taking care of them.”

“I don’t mind and I don’t do it often.”

“That’s... not okay, Eri. I do thank you for doing it for a bit. I won’t be long.”

Eri let go of him and nodded cutely. She went back inside and Rick followed her giving a glare at his lovers who understood the message and did the same.

Taking a look around, Rick saw that some things did change a bit. Paintings on the wall, a carpet on the ground, pillows on the couch. He couldn’t miss the woman touch that had been clearly lacking when he was living here. Signaling to his ladies to sit down on the couch, he stayed standing to look domineering.

“First of all... I’m happy to see you. The both of you. You don’t know how much relief it gives me to see you both safe and healthy.” he started giving them a disarming smile and making them blush a bit. “Second, I’m extremely disappointed in both of you.” he added in a colder tone. “I didn’t make two steps on the island that Koala was asking me to do something about the two of you.”

Both ladies winced at that. Rick looked from one to the other and vice versa then sighed. Turning around he picked up a chair from the dining table and sat in reverse, facing them.

“... I don’t know what has happened between the two of you here. I don’t care. It stops now. You’re both mothers for Goodness' sake, you’re an example to our children and seeing the two of you fight is not a good example. I may not have been in the girls’ lives for long and I may be an orphan and a crappy father but even I know that.” he said and detected a hint of shame from both of them. He knew however, that both of them were strong minded and prideful women, especially Hancock, and that he needed to push more. “It breaks my heart to know that the two women I admire and love are behaving like children. Now... I know this is a difficult situation for all of us involved, don’t think for a second I’m not aware. But I do know we can do it, that we can make this work because I know the two of you. You don’t have to like each other, you don’t have to be friends even though I wish you were. All I’m asking of you is to be civil towards each other for our children, for us and for the people around us. That Koala asked me to intervene is very indicative of the amount of trouble your fights brought to everyone on the island. Now.... Do I need to say more or can I hug you to death? Because I really, really missed you.”

““...””

The two women looked at each other with no hints of emotions on their face and then looked back at him.

“I suppose... I can make the effort. I don’t like it. I don’t like it one bit but you and our family matter more than our rivalry.” Hancock said.

“...”

Rick stayed silent and turned to Kaza looking her right in the eye. She held his gaze for a few seconds before sighing in surrender.

“I agree that our fighting has gone overboard... And that doesn't set a good example for Eri. I made my decision, when you gave me this ring... “ she started with, showing her engagement ring. “That whatever I have to do to be with you, I’ll do it. If it means playing nice with her then I’ll play nice with her. But only as long... as long as it doesn’t hurt Eri in any way.”

“Good, I agree with that. We’re all on the same page, then?”

““Yes.””

“And you’re going to apologize to the people of the R.A.”

“... Alright.” / “I guess I should.”

“Good. Now my favorite part!”

“I heard you were training to be a swordswoman.”

“Yes. Mom is teaching me. I wanted to become a marine.”

“Grandpa told me but why the past tense?”

“I don’t want to be a marine anymore. Not when it’s because of them that I grew up without you.”

“Eri, there is nothing wrong with being a marine. Don’t give up on your dream for me.”

“It’s more than that. Mom, Auntie Tsuru and Hancock told me about the celestial dragons. What they do is wrong. Working for them is wrong. I... can’t do that.”

“Just like I couldn’t.” he whispered and let this head rest on the top of her head, slowly stroking it with his chin. “My friends are here, do you want me to ask Zoro to give you a lesson or two with the sword? He trained under Dracule Mihawk, you know?”

“Really?” she asked looking up.

“Hmhm.”

“Wait, your friends are here?! Soul King is here?!” she said in realization standing up and looking at him.

“... Yes? Do you want to meet him?”

“Yes! Dad! Please! Please! Please Please! Please! I’m his greatest fan!”

“... Sure. I’ll ask him. I don’t think he will refuse. Though if he asks to see your panties, you punch him immediately. Okay?”

“Why would he ask me that?”

“Brook is a bit of a pervert.”

“...He is?!”

“Yes but he’s inoffensive. It doesn’t mean it’s alright to ask that to ladies and young girls however.” he explained and she nodded.

“Can we...”

“Spend time together?” he finished her sentence and she nodded. “Of course. We won’t stay long on the island but I’ll spend lots of time with you, you don't need to ask.” he added, making her smile.

At that moment he put an end to Kaza’s clone. She had begun to take things too far, grinding herself against his clone’s groin while trying to remove his shirt in a fit of passion. The experience began to annoy him, he was speaking with his daughter after all.

“I need to speak with your mother, I’ll be back in a bit. Maybe you could introduce me to Corra when I get back?”

“She’s sleeping but sure.”

Raising up on his feet he went downstairs to find Kaza pouting on the couch. Hancock and his clone were nowhere to be seen since she had decided to take a walk hand in hand around the island.

“Eri was on my lap. Do you know how awkward it is, to harden when your daughter’s ass is right on it?” he said to her and she felt a bit of guilt hearing that. Sitting beside her and pulling her close he continued speaking. “I’m not mad. I understand. I’m just saying... bad timing.”

“Twelve years!” she exclaimed.

“I know. That’s why I’m not mad.”

“...”

“She’s sad, you know. To see you always fighting, to see you always cold and mean.”

“...”

“... I can’t help it. That woman is getting under my skin so much!”

“Ignore her. Isn’t it the advice you gave me all those years ago?” he told her with an amused smile and got a glare in return. It quickly faded away when she sighed.

“You’re right.”

“I think you need to have a talk with her. This can’t go on.”

“No, it cannot. I’ll do it.” she replied and began to stand up but pulled back down.”

“Nu-huh. It’s my time with her now. You get another clone and... Goddmit Hancock!” he shouted in frustration as the pirate queen had pushed his clone against a tree and had its cock in her mouth in a flash. Rick hardened immediately and Kaza didn’t miss it. Before she could do anything about it however he dispelled his clone quickly. “I can’t go back to Eri in that state.” he said and stood up to go to the bathroom. Not to rub one out but to have a private talk with Diana without being distracted by Kaza.

‘Diana, I need your help.’

‘With what?”

‘My clones, I feel all of the sensation they experience, it’s... difficult to deal with.’

'Well, don’t make clones in the first place.’

‘Or you could stop the transfer.’

‘And how do you know I can do that? Or not for that matter.’

‘Because you’re in the same boat. You experience what I experience and I didn’t hear you scream out of pleasure every time I had sex.’

‘...’

‘...’

‘Good thinking. Yes, I can do that but why should I?”

‘Because I’m asking you, nicely pretty please?’

‘I’m not a charity, Rick.’

‘You gave devil fruits for free to your people!’

‘Not for free! They were worshiping me!’

‘Fine! I’ll make a clone for you from time to time so you can enjoy life. It would work right?’

‘Yes it would and DEAL!’

‘Thank you!’

Exiting the bathroom he kissed Kaza and left a clone with her. He created a second that exited the house to find Hancock.

“There, problem solved, have fun. Remember though. The children are upstairs so don’t be too loud.” he told her as he joined back his daughters.

Eri had just put down Lynda in her small bed when he hugged her from behind.

“You’re a good big sister. Wish I had one like that.”

That brought a smile to her face and she took his hand to drag him towards the crib on the side of the room. Inside of it was a sleeping baby with a mop of blond hair.

“She’s beautiful.” he whispered in awe. “I’m really a lucky guy. Three daughters, three beauties.” he added as he caressed one of Corra’s cheek with a finger. After a moment he pulled his hand back, took Eri’s hand in his and created a clone to her shock.

“Dad?”

“One of my advanced powers. I can create clones of myself. I thought he could watch them while you and I go on a little walk.”

“I... I’d like that.”

“Good. I don’t have to drag you against your will then.” he smiled mischievously.

They exited the house, Rick shouting they were going on a walk. Despite saying that, once outside he asked his eldest if she wanted to walk or fly.

“FLY!” she answered with the excitement of a young child instead of a teen.

Sprouting an arm on her back he made her float.

“That’s awesome!”

He chuckled at that and father and daughter flew towards Sunny.