Kapitel 20: Fated Meetings

Meanwhile, something caught Nova's attention when he was heading towards the nearest island. A raft carrying a young girl was floating in the middle of the seas along an icy path. The pitiful young girl was laughing weirdly while tears stemmed down her face. He instantly understood what might have happened, he could somehow relate to her. His home planet Krypton was also destroyed along with his race and he was separated from the other survivors. He was extremely lucky to be found and brought up by Rouge when he arrived in this world.

Nova flew down towards the raft, landing gracefully beside it. The girl looked up at him, startled by his sudden appearance. Her laughter died down and she wiped away her tears, looking at him cautiously.

"Who are you? What do you want?" she asked, wiping away her tears.

Nova smiled warmly at the girl, his heart filled with empathy for her situation. "My name is Nova, I'm just passing by. I saw you floating here all alone and wanted to make sure you were okay," he said gently, kneeling down to her level.

The girl eyed him suspiciously, unsure if she could trust him. "I'm Robin, and I don't need anyone's help," she said, trying to sound brave despite her fear and vulnerability.

Nova chuckled softly. "I know how you feel, Robin. I've been there too. But sometimes, even the strongest of us need a helping hand," he said, offering his hand to her.

Robin looked at the boy in front of her who suddenly landed on her raft, his kind eyes and warm smile giving her a sense of comfort. She hesitated for a moment before taking his hand, allowing him to help her stand up from the raft. As she stood, she stumbled, her legs weakened from the long journey and lack of food and water. Nova quickly caught her before she fell, holding her steady.

"Are you okay?" he asked, concern etched on his face.

Robin nodded "Yeah, I'm okay. Just tired," she said, looking away from him.

Nova helped her up onto the raft and examined her injuries. She had some cuts and bruises but nothing too serious. "What happened back?" he asked, looking at her with concern.

The girl's face fell, and tears welled up in her eyes again. "My family and everyone on my island were killed by the Marines," she said, her voice cracking with emotions as she described the horrible deeds of the World Government. "I'm the only survivor, and I don't know what to do or where to go."

Nova's expression darkened as he heard her story. He also felt Robin was hiding something but he didn't pry too much. "I'm so sorry, Robin. No one should have to go through that," he said, placing a comforting hand on her shoulder.

Robin looked at him, surprised by his kindness. "Why are you being so nice to me? You don't even know me," she said, her voice barely above a whisper.

Nova smiled at her. "Learned from my mother!! I also had a loved one who was taken away from me by the World Government, so we have common enemies."

Robin stared at him for a moment before nodding slowly. "Thank you, Nova. You're the first person who has been kind to me since everything happened," she said, with weak a smile on her face.

Nova smiled back at her "You're welcome, Robin. Now, let's get you somewhere safe," he said, helping her off the raft and onto his arms.

Robin clung to him tightly as Nova took off into the sky, the wind blowing through their hair. They flew towards the nearest island, where Nova hoped to find a safe place for Robin to rest and recover. They arrived in the next town after it was already dark, he could see the town bustling with activity and ships in the docks. As they flew over the town, Nova spotted a small inn on the outskirts and decided it would be a good place for them to rest. He landed softly in front of the inn and gently lowered her to the ground.

Nova led her inside the inn and asked the innkeeper for a room. The inn was run by two old couples, they looked at Robin curiously, but Nova quickly explained that their ships were attacked by pirates and they needed a safe place to rest. The old couple nodded sympathetically and showed them to a small room with a comfortable bed and a warm fire.

"Can we get some food and water for two??" Nova said as he paid 1000 bellies for booking the rooms.

"Yes! Of course. We will send them to your rooms", The old man replied, happy to have such a generous customer.

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Meanwhile at Goa Kingdom:

Garp arrived in Foosha Village, summoned by his old friend Woop Slap. He had no idea what was going on, but he trusted Woop Slap's judgement.

When he arrived, he found Woop Slap waiting for him at the docks. The man looked worried and anxious, and Garp knew that something was definitely wrong.

"What's the matter, Woop?" he asked, as soon as he disembarked from his ship.

"It's about Ace, Garp," Woop Slap said, his voice grave. "A lady came looking for me requesting me to contact you, she's claiming to be Ace's mother and she needs to see you urgently."

Garp's heart skipped a beat at the mention of Ace's name. He knew that Ace was the son of Gol D. Roger and Rouge, but he had no idea that Rouge was still alive, let alone looking for him.

"Who is this woman?" Garp asked, his voice laced with concern.

"She didn't give me her name, but she seemed to know a lot about Ace and the circumstances of his birth," Woop Slap said. "She said she needs to speak with you in person and requested that you bring Ace with you."

Garp frowned, unsure of what to do. He knew that Ace was safe and happy living with his Dadan and her crew. But if Rouge was really alive and wanted to see her son, he couldn't deny her that opportunity.

"I need to see her," he said, his voice firm. "Take me to her, Woop."

Woop Slap nodded and led Garp through the town to a small house on the outskirts. Garp's heart was pounding with anticipation as they entered the house and were greeted by a woman with long black hair, wearing a red cloak.

"Hello, Garp, Glad to see you again," she said, her voice soft and gentle. "Thank you for protecting Ace." She bowed and expressed her gratitude.

Garp couldn't believe his eyes. It was really her, the woman who had given birth to Gol D. Roger's son and disappeared without a trace after they last met. She looked healthier than before and her eyes held a fierce determination.

"Rouge…is it really you?" Garp said. "Where's your elder son?"

"Yes, it's only me, Nova went to explore the world," she said, nodding. "I've come to see Ace. Please, let me see him Garp."

Garp hesitated for a moment before nodding. "All right, but we need to go to where he is. He's not here in the village," he said, gesturing towards the door.

Rouge nodded and followed Garp out of the house. They made their way to Dadan's hideout in the mountains, where Ace was currently residing. As they approached the entrance, they could hear the sounds of laughter and shouting coming from inside. As they entered the hideout, Dadan and her crew stopped their activities and stared at the newcomers in surprise. Garp could see the confusion and suspicion in their eyes as they took in the presence of a stranger.

"Ga..Garp, You're back?? What do you want now?" Dadan asked suspiciously.

"Come outside, we need to talk in private.", He knew her personality so asked her to come outside before explaining the situation.

"Dadan, this is Rouge," Garp said, introducing her. "She's Ace's mother."

Her eyes widened in shock and disbelief. "Ace's mother?!" she exclaimed. "I thought he was an orphan! Where the hell have you been all this time, lady?"

Rouge met her gaze with a calm expression. "I've been in hiding, for Ace's safety," she said, her voice steady. "But I couldn't stay away any longer. I needed to see my son."

Dadan snorted. "Your son? You abandoned him when he was a baby and left him to be raised by Garp," she said, her voice filled with anger. "You have no right to come here and claim him as yours now."

Rouge's eyes flashed with anger at the accusation and imaginary sparks began to appear. "I did what I had to do to keep him and my family safe," she said, her voice firm. "But I never stopped loving him, and I have every right to see him now as his mother."

Dadan crossed her arms over her chest, her expression hardening. "You can see him, but you can't just waltz in here and take him away," she said. "Ace has a family here, and we won't let you just tear him away from us."

Garp stepped forward, his presence commanding the attention of the room. "No one is taking Ace away from here," he said, his voice firm. "But Rouge has the right to see her son, and I'll make sure that they have the chance to talk."

Dadan glared at Garp for a moment before sighing in resignation. "Fine," she said. "But I'll be keeping an eye on you, lady. Don't you dare try anything funny."

Rouge nodded, her eyes still fixed on Ace's location. "Thank you," she said, her voice softening.

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