(A/N) : Hey Yo fans! So this will indeed be nothing but holiday chapters. I have a question for you. Should I add a solo character chapter? Like an all Luffy chapter or all Sabo or Ace chapter of them doing something. Let me know in the comments of which character doing what. Request whatever scenario you want. Enjoy~

Note: Picture of costume: https://www.wondercostumes.com/dark-bride-costume-child-ptdbccc.html

It's been three weeks since you've been picked on. Your brothers protected you like you were a princess. Everywhere you went they were there for you. It felt nice to smile again, to be at ease in school without being paranoid of what is to come. You couldn't be any happier. Although I would be nice to make friends, your brothers had a tendency to strike fear into the students to whoever came close to you. You felt It was too much and you wanted to make friends, but you assumed your brothers hated everyone in the school for leaving you for dead. They were especially rough on the boys. You wondered why. Regardless, you enjoyed being friends with your siblings. Now that things have settled down, you all got a chance to know each other. Everyday you learned something new about them like how Luffy gained his powers due to Shanks. You questioned how that was possible and how Shanks could grab ahold of one. Those fruits were usually found exploring or in the black market. Usually the government held them or the in the underground. You did some research, curious of devil-fruits.

You sat in your room skyping with your friends from camp. Pandora your closest friend, and the twins, Cara and Denise.

"Hey guys!" You chirp.

"Well look who's alive!" Cara starts.

"Hey dude, where have you been?" You rub the back of your head.

"Oh sorry, I've been busy lately. I've been going through a nightmare, but it's over now." Your friends frown.

"Whoa what happened?"

"Well I have been bullied by some kids at school. It was horrible. I usually came back with bruises and cuts."

"What the hell?" They shout in union.

"Serious? Did you take care of it?" Denise asks.

"Yeah, it's all good now. They won't be bothering me anymore thanks to my brothers." This raises a brow to your friends. You giggle to their expression. "Yes guys I have siblings. There brothers."

"Damn either your mom has been busy while you were with us or she married a guy." You shake your head to Pandora.

"Nope! None!" You chirp. "My mom adopted siblings for me. I kind of wished for one and ended up three. I don't regret it. I'm glad I asked for them. They saved my life twice. Once with wolves and then bullies." You reminisce. A wide smile spreads across your face just talking about it. Cara and Denise turn to each other and grin knowing your look.

"Awe well that's so cute!" Cara shouts.

"Yeah they must be awesome. We're happy for you."

"So I guess you're not alone then?" Pandora asks. Just as you were going to answer, Luffy squeals with laughter. You turn on your chair giving your friends a perfect view of your opened door with the hallway.

"Luffy! Come back!" Luffy replies with a giggle. He runs past your room naked with Ace following behind clothed. "Luffy! Get back in the tub! Sabo! Help!" Sabo follows the two with a towel.

"Coming!" Your friends lean in on their screens gawking at your brothers. You sweat drop (thank you lovely for the correction <3) at your brother. You were blushing when you saw Luffy naked. Once you turn back to your call you notice the close proximity of your friends. They sit back down in disbelief.

"Those were your brothers?" You nod.

"Yes. Ace is the freckled boy. Sabo is the blonde, and Luffy is the naked one."

"Hahaha! They're hilarious (Y/n)!" Pandora chortles.

"Ace look cute. He give me an Australian vibe." Denise giggles.

"Yeah, I like blondie. He looks charming." You flush red baffled. Your heart stung with jealousy. A feeling you've never felt or took notice. You hear the twins ran about Sabo and Ace. You completely snap. You abruptly stand from your seat slamming your hands on the desk.

"W-what about that boy you like Cara? What happened to him? I thought you like the guy?" Everyone stood puzzled.

"He's still around I just haven't gotten around to asking him yet. He makes me nervous." She blushes fiddling with her fingers. Mission accomplished, the subject has changed, though you couldn't help wonder why you did what you did. You felt ashamed, but having to hear your friends talk about your boys like that stung. Were you worried the two hooking up? If so, so what? They were all important to you. The closer the bond right? Or were you trying to avoid the drama of future break up? Those answers still seemed unsettling.

You come out of your thoughts once you hear your mother shout, baffled. You turn to your friends deciding to use the excuse to leave.

"Sorry guy's guess I gotta go check up on my mom then do my homework. Take it easy."

"Alright, bye." They wave to you. You end the call then exit the app and sigh in relief.

You return your attention to your mom. You slowly draw closer to her bedroom tying to listen in on the conversation. You weren't trying to be nosy, it's just you have never heard or seen your mom so upset unless it involves you. You flinch when you see your mom pacing back and forth on the phone. You get a glimpse of her scowl. You decide to head downstairs and pick up the wireless phone to listen in. What you hear is truly unfair.

"What do you mean there is nothing else you can do?" Veronica growls.

"We're sorry Mrs. Suzuki. We've looked into their background, kept a watchful eye on them, and although they have indeed been seen bullying other students there isn't much we can do but inform their parents of their behavior and do to them how they seem fit. The only punishment the board is able to give them is a month of detention and extra work." Your mother growls at Halsey.

"No! I know you can do so much better than that. It's the fact that their snobby ass, rich parents are involved with that school's finances. So all n all my daughter doesn't get an ounce of justice, but my boys get a lecture for defending her? That's bull Halsey."

"I understand you're upset Mrs. Suzuki but I-"

"No! I don't want to hear another word. We're done here I got my report. Now we can go back to normal right?"

Halsey stood silent. You bite your lip to stifle any noise.

"Yes. That's...usually how things go."

"Then have a good day." Your mother hangs up and you do the same thing. You stare at the ground long in thought. Your eyes begin to water, but you refused. You shake it all away and sniffle. Like hell you were going to give in. You have better things to worry about. This was all in the past now right? Then why does it bother you?

Later that evening, after dinner, you and your brothers had to do some homework. You sat next to Ace since he required a lot more help than anyone could anticipate. He tried his hardest. He seemed to struggle with reading. Every time your mother peers over, it contorts into one of concern. Luffy had it easier. Simple math, English, history etc. Sabo, however was beginning to be a problem.

"Okay now subtract that and you get..."

Ace scribbles down the answer and reviews his work.

"Eleven."

"That's right!" You chirp. "Now go ahead and do the next one on your own." Ace does as you ask. Before you return to your studies, you sneak a peek over to Sabo. He was busy shall we say, chilling? His feet kicked up on the dinning table, arms behind him propping his head. You frown, disappointed.

"Sabo...don't you think you should start doing your homework?" You inquire. He shrugs.

"Nah."

"But-"

"Look, you do yo and I'll do me. Cool?" You furrow your brows. "So don't question what I do or where I'm going." Ace glares at the blonde.

"Hey, ease up on her man. She's just looking out for you." Sabo clicks his tongue. He sits himself up properly.

"I got that, but I'm just letting her know for future references."

"Well "Mr. Nice Guy", why couldn't you say it in a nicer way? She has a point. I don't like school either, but all this knowledge crap actually helps us get an idea for our..." He shifts his eyes over to you then back to blue eyes. "...careers."

"No offense Ace, but you need to learn this not I. I already know all of this. May I remind you of my past position?" Ace growls about to say something. "You said, if I felt unsettled you would be on my side no matter what, or have you changed sides?" You tilt your head curiously as to what they were talking about. Whatever it was Ace sat back down to ponder in confliction.

Your mother walks into the dinning room to check up on everyone.

"What's with all this tense talking?" You return to your work. Luffy seemed to be the only one unaffected, too focused on his own business. Veronica raises a brow in suspicion. She peers over everyone's shoulder to check if everyone is doing their work. Her eyes flick over to Sabo's blank pages. She lets out a disappointed sigh. Deciding enough was enough, The snow haired woman takes a seat beside Sabo. The blonde glares at his lap waiting for something to happen. A scolding, perhaps a lecture of disapproval and end it with a beating. Various scenarios play in his mind as the suspense kills him. His eyes forced to follow her finger tapping on his untouched papers. His heart rate increases the minute he hears a small inhale from the lady.

"Now, do you mind telling me why you won't do your homework? You haven't even tried to focus in school and it's a shame because I know you're a brilliant boy Sabo-kun." She coos. A cold breeze shivers down his back. How could this woman coat things so sweetly? Simple. He's already grown attached to her. Sabo stays silent attempting to control his composure. "Sabo." She drags out. "I'm talking to you. Is something wrong? What's going on in..." She pokes his head. "That. Head." That was the last straw. As fear engulfed him, his temper out grew his emotions causing him to snap. He slaps his care taker's hand.

"You are! You're my problem! The school is my problem! This whole damn homework you all expect me to do is my problem!" Everyone is completely surprised by his outburst. "I know what you want! You get us to trust you by being kind to us and as soon as school is involved, you expect us to pay you back in return by studying hard non stop until we rise to your expectations! Become the perfect boy you want us to be! We're not even your children just your tools and if we don't comply you toss us aside and replace us." You sadden to his confession. The boy practically lived that life.

Sabo held a mixture of feelings. Sadness, anger, fear, loneliness and pain all in one. Veronica saddens. A look of pity embeds in her features. Her hand caresses his face. The warmth radiating off her soothes his aching heart.

"Awe, is that what happened to you baby?" He jolts from her follow up question. He pulls away wanting to scurry away only to be denied and held back down on his seat. "Ah, ah, ah! You are not going anywhere until you finish your homework." Sabo growls.

"Well I'm not doing it." He Huff's.

"Fine. Then you won't be allowed to leave this seat until you do."

"Good luck with that. I'm not going to give in so easily."

"Oh I know. I'm not going anywhere either. You can stay up all night, but you'll still be attending school the next day and the next until you do. I won't allow you to sleep."

"That's child abuse!" She chuckles.

"Nope! That's punishment because I have a reason. I have a purpose to teach you a valuable lesson. It's called, "parenting". Everyone drops their jaws in disbelief. Ace shakes his head relieved he isn't doing anything wrong. Luffy simply Snickers quietly. He was such a kid. Sabo crosses his arms refusing to give in.

An hour passes, you, Luffy and Ace are dismissed after Veronica reviews their homework. Sabo tries to sneak away while talking to Ace. The boy sighs. He approaches Sabo,

"Look Sabo, I know what I said and I meant it, but things change and things happen. I have a strong feeling that what you're going though is difficult. I got it. I do understand how you feel, but I also know this family has no reason to hurt us. They've proven us wrong." Sabo clenches his pants avoiding his gaze. Ace frowns. "Remember when I said we should give things a chance and we agreed then admitted that you did want to start new again? I thing now is the time." And with that he leaves his brother to decide. Veronica is heart warmed by Ace's words. She felt accomplished to win their trust. Well there is still one more boy to go.

Two more hours and the clock continues ticking. Echoes of both Luffy and Ace having fun with their PlayStation. This tempts Sabo. His mind wanted to rebel but his heart did the opposite. Veronica strokes the blonde's hair. Too tired to brush it away, he allows her to do as she pleases. In honesty, it was soothing.

"Sabo you know that I'm not like that. I would do anything for you kids. I made a vow and I told you how I would treat you equally with love and compassion. You know it isn't true. Whatever your parents did will never happen again. I have proven to you my worth as a parent. Haven't I?" Sabo's lips begin to quiver, eyes water. A small whimper escapes him. No words could escape him. They were too choked up. Veronica raises his head to meet her eyes. So gentle and kind. "Do you think I truly don't care for you?"

"N-no." He whimpers. Tears well up overflowing his eyes. Droplets of tears fall from his face. He shuts his eyes. "I j-just don't want it to be true." He sulks. "You're so nice to us, I was afraid that once I start doing my homework you would treat us just the same as my parents." Veronica picks up the boy to cradle him. He clings to her shirt sobbing against her soft chest. She rubs his back rocking him like a baby. He felt at ease to her motherly method. After awhile, his sulking stops. Only sniffles remain.

"There, there mi amor. You didn't deserve any of that. I'll tell you what, if I ever see them I'll give them a beating of a lifetime how's that sound?" Sabo chuckles.

"Ok." This brings a smile to her face.

"There's my boy." She leans down to smother him with kisses earning small fits of laughter.

"Okay! Okay! Stop!" He sits up on his mother's lap.

"Don't worry you only have to do what your teacher told you to do with is just that packet then you can go." Sabo frowns.

"Just...one packet?"

"Yep!" He takes a deep breath staring at his packet. He slides it towards him and slowly picks up his pencil. Scribbles fill the air indicating the start of his work.

Not even thirty minutes pass and he was finished. He let's put a shaky sigh handing his work to Veronica. She then reviews it for any mistakes. He twiddles his thumbs nervously awaiting. A content hum is said. She hands the boy's work back.

"Well done. I knew you are brilliant. I'm proud of you." She sets him down. Sabo turns to her puzzled.

"T-that's it?"

"That's it!" She chirps placing her hands on her hips. "Go have fun." She Pat's his head before heading to wash the remainder of dishes. Sabo stands there in deep thought over all of this. To think he made all this fuss only to be proven wrong once again. A smile curves on his lips. A weight he held so much has been lifted. He felt so light. Deciding to take another risk, Sabo runs up to Veronica and hugs he leg tightly. Surprised, the woman peers down as her heart warms at the sight. His blue beady eyes look up to her with a warm smile.

"Thank you." She squats down to return his hug formally then plants a kiss atop of his head.

"You're welcome mijo. If there is anything you wish to talk about or need let me know. I'll always be here for you." His heart flutters. He nods dashing back upstairs to join his brothers. Ace notices Sabo taking a seat beside him. He hands him the controller.

"You're here early I was expecting you to take up her challenge." Sabo laughs.

"You know I would have won so I decided to spar her." Ace smirks.

"Is that so?" The game starts. "I'm glad you gave her a chance."

"Me too Ace. You were right. Thanks." For that entire evening they played video games until bedtime.

The next day you sat alone on the swing during recess. You were so bummed out you completely ignored everyone. Your brothers were busy trainning further away to avoid being seen by the yard duty. Just as you were lost in thought, Luffy slides face first into the sand before. Thanks straw hat boy picks himself up with a groan. His face red and swollen.

"No fair! Why can't I beat you guys yet?" Sabo and Ace approach him.

"Because you're still a squirt. You have a long ways to go." Ace replies earning a pout from the boy. All eyes fall on your subtle form.

"Hey, (y/n)! You okay?" Ace asks. You snap out of your thoughts and notice their stares. You frown.

"Yeah. I guess so." You kick up some dirt. Luffy hops on the swing beside you. Ace leans against the pole on your other side.

"What do you mean? Is something wrong?" Sabo inquires.

"Yeah you've been silent all day. You did the same yesterday when we invited you for a game. What happened?"

You clench the chains of the swing and whimper. "It's this school. After my confession, the school refused to punish my bullies because their parents are important. They let their punishment slide. I over heard mom talking on the phone. I've never heard her so upset unless it involves me. So I wanted to know." Thanks boy's sadden. Ace growls.

"That's so unfair. It's bull! Snobby rich kids." Sabo nods in agreement.

"That's one of the reasons I hate my old life. It's unfair. Just because of their high status it makes that family important. It's bull. Everyone should be treated equally, but you're not."

"Maybe we should punish them ourselves!" Luffy proclaims.

"No. That is a nice thought but no. It's all in the past now. I don't want it to be a big deal."

"But that's not justice! You can't just leave it like that. You have to do what is right. Don't abide by the it rules. Take matters into your own hands (Y/n)." Sabo starts.

"No! Look I agree it's not justice, but we will make matters worst if we do take action. Especially if the problem was ages ago. I appreciate the lengths you guys are willing to take for me, but I refuse to start a war." The boy's grumble in irritation.

The bell rings signaling the end of school. As the children pack their things to depart, the teacher starts announcing some last minute reminder.

"Halloween is coming up in two days. I hope you all bring your costumes to class and stay safe on the streets when you're out Trick or treating." You pick your things up heading out of the building with your brothers trailing behind. Excitement filling you as you are reminded of a great holiday. Treats and costumes. What could be better than that? Your unjustified thoughts over your bullies subside and replaced with joy over sweets.

"What the hell is Halloween and what the hell does she mean by costume? Do we have a project to do?" Ace questions. Sabo shrugs having no clue. Not even he knew what that holiday meant. His parents were so strict on his studies keeping him from having any privileges.

You chuckle. "No silly. Halloween is a holiday." They raise a brow. "You mean to tell me you guy's never heard of Halloween?"

"No. We don't even know what a holiday is. Back in the orphanage everyday was the same." You frown.

"That's so sad. I'm sorry."

"Don't be. That's in the past as you said." You pout at Ace.

Once you head out into the driveway, you are met with Luffy and your mom. You run up to her with a wide smile.

"Mom! Mom! Halloween is coming up. I need to get my costume."

"Oh that's right I completely forgot, but don't you want to make your costume?" You shake your head.

"No I want to buy one this year."

"Hmm well we have plenty of time to go shopping."

"Yeah!" Thanks boy's all stare quizzically as to what you two were talking about.

During the drive to the store you inform your mother about your brothers not knowing about Halloween. She gasps.

"You guys don't know what Halloween is? Really? Well it's a holiday. A time of year where you get to dress up as your favorite character or monster and get free candy. It's supposed to be all spooky themed. You pick a costume to wear and on the day of Halloween, which is always the last day of October, you go out Trick or treating. You go door to door and say those exact words and get free candy in your basket or pillow case as I like to call it. Old school is better. They have to have lights on otherwise they won't have any candy."

Theirs light up in awe. "We get free candy just doing that?" Luffy ask.

"Yes."

"So that explains why there were lots of people dressed up carrying candy."

"We usually took advantage of that time of year to steal candy by scaring them." Veronica chuckles.

"Well that's not very nice of you. Although it sounds a little funny. You guys won't be doing that." A realization hits her. "I guess this will be your first Halloween and with your new family. Guess what that means~?" She sings. You all groan.

"No pictures please!" Luffy shouts.

Your mother shopped for a few things before heading to the costume aisle. Dazzle shows on each of your faces at the various costumes stacked on each rack. Masks, props, packaged costumes and such. Right away you search for your costume rummaging through each stack. Your brothers did the same only to be up distracted by their imagination. Once again your brother's set their sights on being a pirate. Swords clash against one another. You sigh.

"Okay, what is up with you guys and pirates?"

"Pirates are cool!" Luffy starts.

"They follow no rules!"

"No only that, but they represent freedom. Follow their dreams no matter how dangerous third journey is. That's why they're cool." You hum in thought. Those were indeed interesting traits and definitely seem to portray these three. Your mother thought the same. She became amused.

"While all of that maybe true, don't you think you should choose a different costume? I mean I won't be able to tell who is who since this will take place at night." The three pout.

"Fine." After an hour, your costumes are chosen dropping them into the cart.

Halloween arrives. You all rush upstairs to dress yourselves into your costumes. Luffy is the first to finish having Veronica do the make-up on him. Luffy was a zombie with blue skin, spike hair and black paint under his eyes to make him look more dead.* Sabo comes down dressed as a vampire, a cape, fangs, pointy, short, elven ears with a suit underneath his cape; while Ace dressed himself as a werewolf. Wolf ears, gloved, wolf claws, wolf tail, black painted nose with fangs, a black tank top, black shorts and black converse with the white part drawn as claws by Veronica. Honestly Ace looked adorable with his freckles. It made him look like a puppy. Your mother squeals in delight at the sight she is viewing.

"Awe! Look at my boys. You all look so adorable in your costumes. How do you like them?" Ace scratches his arm then his sides and head.

"It's okay I guess just makes me itchy with all this fur."

"It's probably the fabric dear. You'll get used to it." She turns to Luffy and removes his hand from his face. "Luffy stop touching your paint you're going to smudge it." Thanks boy pouts.

"It feels weird like I have something wet and dry at the same time."

"Face paint does that to ya." After directing her children, Veronica flicks her eyes over to you. Her eyes sparkle with glee. You take one last step grabbing everyone's attention. You blush noticing their long stars of awe.

"Wh-what?" You ask. After thinking long and hard, you settle on being a ghost. To be precise, a ghost bride. Your clothing in tatters including your veil. You wore black boots and black leggings for warmth.

"Oh nothing. You look like you're going to be someone's lovely bride. Maybe one of these boys?" She teases. On cue, they turn red at the mention. Luffy chortles his signature laugh.

"Mom!" You complain. "Can we just go?" You start. Your mother giggles in amusement and nods.

Since you lived away from the suburbs, your mother always had to chauffer you in town. Sure now you were old enough to wander about alone, but back then you were a single child spending time with your mother where as now you have siblings. Your mom parked on the curb beside the park. The park being surrounded by houses in each corner. Parents and children alike dressed in their costumes carrying their container of sweets. Your brothers immediately hop out of the car thrilled to start their trip. Your mother being the embarrassing parent she is forced you all to huddle close for a picture. Luckily it was just one. As soon as the flash went off, you break free from your positions.

"Why do you always take pictures?" Ace complains.

"Yeah my eyes hurt Every time you flash me." Luffy said.

"Oh sorry. You shouldn't look directly at the camera. I take pictures to keep them as memories and show you off to your new family." The boy's tilt their heads.

"More family?" Luffy asks. "I thought you guys are our family?"

"We are but now that you're my kids, you have other relatives that must know about you. After all you're officially part of our family since I've adopted you."

"Will we ever meet them?" Ace asks worried.

"I want to meet them!" Luffy chirps.

"You will soon enough. Next big holiday that comes up."

"Awe! When is that?"

"It's next month Luffy." You inform.

Your eyes set on the first house. Children walking in and out of the driveway. You reach the front door and ring the bell. A mid aged woman walks out and gasps. She completely squeals at how adorable each of you are.

"Trick or treat!" You say. Your brothers were unsure what to do but followed you saying th same thing in a bored tone. Luffy gave a demanding look raising his pillow case like you.

"Well aren't you adorable. Here have some candy bars." She tosses a few into their cases."

"Now what do you say?" Veronica asks.

"Can I have some more?" Luffy asks. Ticked, your mother bonks his head.

"You say thank you! Thank you!" The lady sweat drops.

"Sorry." He mutters.

"Thank you." You all say in Union. And with that you continue to the next house.

"So that's it? You just say, "trick or treat" and you get free candy?"

"Yep! Just as I said Acey boy." Ace groans at the embarrassing name your mother gives him.

"That's a hell of a lot easier than stealing, although I do miss scaring people." Sabo said.

"Don't worry you guys can still do that any time you want just don't go overboard." So you did just that. You went door to door getting candy until your bags were filled. Your brothers eventually got the hang of it and at some point got a little enthusiastic about it meaning mischievous thoughts start to grow in their tiny minds. Sometime during your mother's distraction on the phone, you four split from her and carry on trick or treating.

Mama Bear sends a photo

PB : Cuteness overload! Is this really them in their costumes?

MB : Yeah

PB : Impossible!!! They're too adorable.

MB: Lol yeah I know I love them too, darn kids wouldn't let me take any more pictures because it "embarrasses" them :/

PB : reminds me of Law

Fuzzy Bear enters chat

FB : What?

MB : Yo mama!

FB : It's Halloween already? Forgot about it. That's probably there are a lot of little shits running around outside. Speaking of which don't let your kids eat to much candy. You remember what happened last time with (Y/n).

MB : Don't remind me. I almost had a heart attack when she suddenly started shaking uncontrollably. I'll be sure to keep a watchful eye on how much sugar is consumed today.

PB : What? She at too much? Aye Nina! Why do you think I kept you two from candy? It wasn't to torture you, but because too can cause multiple problems. Shame! Have I taught you nothing?

MB: damn it Law look what you did! Now I'm in trouble ):<

FB : Hehehe sucker

Veronica whines about Corazon scolding her. She message back as the argument intensifies. You all notice her distraction and make a run for it. You following your brothers to keep a watchful eyes on to them.

"Guys wait! What about mom?"

"Don't worry (Y/n) we'll come back to her once we finish stocking up."

"Yeah we know these streets like the back of our heads." Sabo adds. You couldn't contain your uneasy feeling. Nonetheless here you are keeping a watchful eye. You couldn't believe how mischievous boys can be honestly it was unattractive to you yet funny in some ways. Luffy hits the door bell where some teenage, gamer boy opens the door with their headsets.

"What?" He growls.

"Trick or treat!" The teen scowls.

"Ugh! I don't have candy you idiots."

"Then why are the lights on?" Ace declares.

"Because I can. It's a free country kid now buzz off you're messing my game." He slams the door on your faces. Ace clicks his tongue.

"Alright. So the guy doesn't want to give us a treat. I say we trick him or so goes that saying right?" The boy's sneer starting to get ideas.

"Oh boy." You said.

"(Y/n) you'll distract the guy while we sneak in."

"What? No! That's wrong. Nobody actually tricks people. That's breaking and entering. A crime!"

Your brothers were on their way to the back. "Good looking out!" Ace shouts. Your jaw drops in disbelief.

"What the hell? Did yo not hear me?" Your brothers vanish ignoring your question. You huff at their stupidity. You had enough trouble for one day, yet you also didn't want them getting in trouble. Curse your heart of gold. You nervously ring the door bell afraid to be yelled at. You swallow your fear the minute you see the same teen open the door. He glares at you.

"What now?"

"U-um I'm sorry to bother you again but um..." You stutter noticing your brothers sneak in swiftly. Luffy had trouble entering through the window. Ace drags the boy in with his strength looking around for anything. They reach the kitchen where you see a light casted in sight. Your eyes return to meet the teen's. His scowl intensifies as if staring daggers into you.

"W-well? Spit it out kid! What do ya want?"

"Oh! U-umm have you seen my brother's. They were with me a minute ago now I can't find them."

"No! Now go away." You start to panic failing your brothers. You didn't know what to do. You didn't want to get in trouble so you started crying. The teenager stops look at you.

"P-please Mister! I don't know who else to turn to and I'm scared and lost and, and-" You sob harder. The boy kneels down surprised by your tears.

"H-hey! Stop that! Don't cry I'll help you find your brothers just....stop crying okay kid?" You sniffle wiping your tears away nodding.

"Okay." Your brothers hop out through the same window they entered and giving you a thumbs up.

"Let me grab my things." The teen walks back into his house. You make a run for it with your brothers. The teen notices his Xbox screen named changed and his game unsaved.

"What the? You damn brats!" He shouts noticing you missing. He runs outside to chase you four down and pummel you. Your brothers were laughing hysterically. "Come back here!" You ran as fast as you could, afraid to look back. You just wanted to escape the clutches of your pursuer so you run through a crowd of people assuming your brothers are behind you. You turn around making sure you no longer saw your pursuer. You pant out of breath, relieved that chase was over. You observe your surrounding searching for your brothers and your location. You didn't recognize this street. It was filled with obnoxious, party teens in their costumes. Each person reeking of alcohol or smoke. You cough the minute some of it is blown in your face. You fan it away from your face. You peer up to see a hipster with his girl under his arm drunk.

"Look at what we have here. Kid must be lost or they're here to join the fun." You quiver in fear.

"Awe look she's scared. Don't cry, we don't bite. Rawr!" She growls. You jolt scurrying away from the group. You hear their laughter. Those constant mocking laughs. No matter where you went you could still hear it.

"Awe, you scared her away babe." You hear in the distance. Your heart races almost as if it were going to jump out at any moment. You scream when you're jump scared by some creep in a Jason mask. You turn to run only to be startled again by a Freddy teen.

"Where do you think you're going kiddo? Thanks fun has only begun. Muwahahahaha!" You run for dear life screaming, avoiding those awful teenagers. You arrive in front of a cemetery and lean against a tree holding your knees. You were safe for now trying to ease your nerves. You bury your face on to your knees crying.

"I want to go home." You chant. "I want to be with mom, Ace, Sabo and Luffy. Where are they?"

Meanwhile, your brothers stop to catch their breathes. They look at one another and start laughing, holding their stomachs.

"Dude I can't believe we did that. That was so awesome."

"That punk deserves it. We even managed to get so much candy. No candy my ass." Ace says.

"Yeah that was hilarious." Luffy chortles.

"We wouldn't have done it without you (Y/n)." There was no response. Ace wipes a tear away wondering where you are. He looks around as does his brothers.

"(Y/n)? (Y/n)! Where is she?" Alarmed, the trio search everywhere for you.

"We must have lost her during the chase. Crap! She must be lost and scared somewhere. We're so dead!" Sabo starts.

"We're idiots. We should have listened to her. That's what we get for being idiots." Ace groans.

"We have to find her! Poor (Y/n)." Luffy said. The two agree and start scouting for you. Your mother did the same searching for you guys.

You on the other hand, are scared and unsure how to go about this. You were told to stay put until someone finds you, but you felt it would be better to wander alone until you find a familiar route. Alas, something or someone comes your way. You feel something poke your shoulder. You gasp, quickly sitting up to face the person before you. You scream causing the other person to jump back and scream as well. After a long staring contest, you conclude that the stranger is harmless. Standing in front of you is a boy draped with bed white bed sheet. He was a ghost.

"S-sorry I didn't mean to scare you." He says. His voice sounded awfully familiar. It eases you as if your instincts told you it was okay. "I just saw you out here all alone and got worried. You were crying. Are you lost?" He asks. You shake your head.

"I lost my brothers and mother. I don't know where I am or where to go." You sniffle.

"If you like, I can help you." He offers you his hand. You notice a red and blue bracelet on his left wrist making a mental note to thank him if you ever figure out his identity. You take his hand. He pulls you up ready to let go of your hand but you grasp it tightly before it could slip away.

"U-um...do you think I could hold it? It usually helps me relax."

"Sure." The two of you start heading out of the cemetery. The two of you walk d in silence. The boy seemed to have taken notice of your nerves, because he could feel your pulse and sweaty palms. "I have a question. What are you supposed to be?"

"I'm supposed to be a ghost who was murdered on prom night but my family thinks I'm a dead bride so I guess I'm that."

"Well that's quite an imagination. You would have made a wonderful wife." You blush.

"Thanks. That's what my mom said."

"You're welcome. So if you died as a prom queen then that makes your date the murderer."

"Exactly!"

"Whoa! That would be a twist right there if it were a movie."

"Maybe it could be a story." You start to feel better talking to this person about your ideas. You two went on for awhile talking about ideas. He too was creative but was too shy to put it out there. This gave you an idea.

"Maybe we can both help each other by supporting one another, if you want?" He nods.

"That would be nice." You hear your name being called from a distance. Quickly you snap your head over to the call. Your eyes light up with joy to see them. The trio stop in front of you. Luffy pounces on you holding you tight.

"(Y/n)! We're so glad to see you. We were worried." He pouts looking up at you. Don't ever leave us again." Your heart warms, touched by his affection.

"Whoa, you have some loving brothers. My big sisters don't even bother with me." He saddens. All eyes land on your new friend than scroll down to see you two holding hands. A jolt of jealousy strikes their bodies.

"Who the hell is he?" Ace starts. Sabo glares at the ghost boy and Luffy attempts to pull you away. "And why is he holding your hand?" The two of you look down at your laced hands and blush pulling away.

"Nothing! He was just helping me get home. I feel better holding someone's hand. He's my new friend umm..." The ghost boy becomes nervous when you ask for his name.

"U-um yeah! I'm just a friend. Well I gotta go, see ya!" The trio watch the boy scurry away.

"That was suspicious. He didn't even bother to give you his name." Sabo starts. You frown.

"I didn't even get his Skype name." The two glare at you.

"It was probably a good idea you didn't."

"but-" Ace holds your hand while Sabo does that same.

"Let's just go home. You must have been scared." He starts.

"We're sorry we didn't listen. You were right. Where shouldn't have put you in that position and because of us you were left alone." Sabo adds. You stare at them dumb founded. You were flattered that they noticed. You hold their hand tightly smiling warmly.

"It's okay. All in all it was a great Halloween. I hope you enjoyed you first." The trio couldn't believe how you could be so considerate towards them. Their hearts skip a beat in awe.

"It was fun. I can't wait till next year."

"Me too!"

"Same. Only this time we'll be sure to stick together at all times."

Just a few blocks away, your mother rushes toward you four breathless. She holds you all in a bear hug.

"There you guys are! I was so worried. I told you to stick close to me. Why did you run off?"

"Sorry Veronica. We sort of got carried away. We wanted to stock up on candy as much as possible."

"Yeah and you were kind of dragging us behind." Ace starts. Veronica puffs her cheeks at the freckled boy.

"Well excuse you." She sighs. "It is however my fault for not paying much attention and being the cause. Come on let's go home. I've had enough fun for one night." The kids cheer in agreement.

The next day during lunch, You and the trio sat in your hangout in the corner behind a tree and the view of the field behind the fences which are overruled by shrubs of white flowers. You all shared some laughs of yesterday's events while also exchanging candies.

"I really don't like peppermint and chocolate unless it's in December nor chocolate covered coconut." You gag.

"I'll trade you for a uh....um..." Luffy rummages through his stash debating on what to give but he loved every treat. You giggle.

"It's okay Luffy you can have it for free. I'll gladly get rid of it for free." The boy's eyes sparkle.

"Really? Thanks!" He takes it immediately shoving the thing into his mouth after ripping off the wrapper.

"Keep feeding him and he won't leave you alone (Y/n)." Sabo teases. Luffy pouts.

"Awe, I don't mind having him come back. I like him." You pet the straw hat. He gladly takes your praise. Just before you reach for another candy bar, it's piled over by more candy. You lift your head to complain. Your breath hitches the minute you're met with William. The world around you freezes and your heart drums all the way to your ears. Ace being the violent leader as always, abruptly stands up ready to pounce on the kid.

"Oi! What the hell is your problem?" William stumbles back with beads of sweat trailing down his temple. The blonde falls to his knees and bows.

"(Y/n) I'm so sorry! Please forgive me for betraying you like that. I've worked hard yesterday to get your attention, but your brothers were always around and they're scary so I figured I might as well just confront you with them at your side. I wanted so badly to apologize. You have no idea how sorry I am. I wanted to make it up to you by gifting you all this candy. I know it doesn't make up for all those days of torture, but I want to make things right. I don't expect you to forgive me, but I wanted to make amends. Please."

Ace lifts William by his collar boring into his eyes striking fear into the boy. Fury filling his eyes. "So you're the bastard who sold our (Y/n) out. You got a lot a nerve showing up here although I'm glad you showed up." Thanks boy gulps. "This makes things easier to beat you to a bloody pulp."

Sabo and Luffy approach from each side menacingly.

"We'll have lots of fun punishing you." Sabo adds. Luffy simply chuckles darkly.

"This is what I was afraid of, but I'll accept any punishment. I deserve it." He shuts his eyes ready to take a beating. The boy's hesitate in his noble act. The trio share a look unsure if they should still go through with it. It was a little irritating. You notice William's left wrist held a red a blue bracelet. All your fear vanishes the minute you realize that truth like a thousand bricks. William was ghost boy. He kept you company and made you feel better.

"Wait! Please stop! Don't hurt him."

"What?" Your boys turn to you stunned. You pick up a candy bar.

"Ace please put him down for me?" You please with your beady eyes as you rest a hand on his shoulder.

"Fine." The brute blushes slightly dropping the kid.

"But why (Y/n)? This guy hurt you!" Luffy interjects.

"Maybe so, but he means what h says. H wants to redeem himself. He was ghost boy. He helped me. That's why your voice was familiar and refused to say your name." Thanks boy's we're completely surprised by your detective skills. William stares at the ground unable to meet your gaze. He nods.

"I was afraid you might reject me so the only way I could approach you is by disguise myself. I wanted a chance for you to listen to what I had to say."

"While I admit what you did in the past was wrong that was the past. We can learn to forgive, but you would have to earn it." You hand the boy a candy bar. He looks at the label then up to you confused. "Let's start over. You may join us in our little circle." The boy's growl in disagreement although they admired your kind spirit. "And my brothers..." You turn to them. "...will have to accept that. Okay?" The boy's mumble incoherence's. William's eyes grow soggy. Tears fall from his face. His form shivers as he grips the bar.

"H-how could you be so forgiving? Sparing me for all my wrong doings?"

"Because big sis is just that sweet." Luffy said.

"Exactly (Y/n) is strange but kind."

"So don't you forget it! Try anything and you won't get away with it!" Ace proclaims. William shrinks.

"Y-yes!" And with that you all exchange Candies and stories. William felt relieved and grateful. You truly we're a misunderstood person.

(A/n) : So this felt rushed and the others might be as well. If it sounds weird on some of the parts it's because things happen while I was writing. Late announcement but this story will be on a small hiatus due to person reasons. ;-; I'll try to write as much as possible, but it depends if I can. I would still like to know your thoughts on a chapter revolving a character and the scenarios. Let me know

Other: * Remember that Thriller Bark Episode in One Piece and Luffy turned into a zombie because of all the shadows stuffed in him? That's the look he's wearing