As the days rolled by with not much to day, the group managed to find things to do. Nami was able to study the sea and come up with maps charting the courses that the Going Merry had seen with details that marked the towns and cities we had visited. Zoro was either training or checking in on me. Chopper was providing perinatal care for me. Sanji was in the kitchen. Luffy and Usopp weren't doing anything.
William was flying over the ship, making sure that we didn't crash into anything before landing on the tip of the mast, letting out a calling alerting Nami that landing nearby.
Nami exited her room and glanced up at William before looking forward to seeing an island that was full of other hawks. She smiled, knowing that he had led the ship to Red-hawk Island. "Guys, you have to come here! We've arrived at William's home island."
I looked at Chopper. "With the doctor's permission, can I go on deck?"
Chopper smiled. "Yes, but just be careful."
I nodded. "I'm just following doctor's orders."
Chopper blushed, laughing.
Zoro came into the room and took my hand before leading me on the main deck to see the island. "Come with me, my love. Nami found Red-hawk Island."
I blushed. "You seem to be in a romantic mood." Teasing him.
Zoro smiled, opening the door. "Later, we can have a little fun."
The reindeer looked at Zoro, stunned. "HOW CAN YOU THINK WITH YOUR DICK AT A TIME LIKE THIS? I NEED MY PATIENT TO BE IN BED WITHOUT HAVING SEX!"
I giggled. "It's ok, Chopper." I went on the deck and smiled, seeing the island. "Red-tail Isle. The breeding island for hawks that become companions for assassins. They say that anyone who isn't of the Order isn't allowed on the island."
Luffy looked at me. "What do you mean?"
"What I mean, Luf, is that I'm the only one allowed on the island. Hawks only recognize assassins."
Luffy frowned. "They won't attack you?"
I shook my head. "Nope. If you look up, William is one of the hawks of the isle. If an assassin dies, his or her hawk returns to this island."
Usopp thought for a moment. "So if you're the only one on Red-tail Hawk island, what do you want the rest of us to do?"
I smiled. "Simply nothing. Any sudden movement, and it could disturb the island."
Sanji opened the door to the kitchen and presented Nami and me with specially made slushies. "For the ladies."
Nami couldn't help but blush. "Thank you, Sanji."
I smiled. "Thank you, Sanji."
Once the ship landed at a safe distance, William landed on my shoulder once I got off the ship. The other hawks called, and three of them flew down the welcome me into their home. They flew ahead of me before landing on a nest reviling a youngling that had just hatched. I smiled. "Hello, small one. Welcome to the world."
William flew from my shoulder and landed on the nest, looking at me, giving me a proud sort of look as if to say, This is my chick.
I stroked William's tail feathers, holding out my hand so that the newborn could attempt to hop onto my hand. I stood up, hearing something rustling, noticing that the other hawks had flown into the sky for sensing that something had startled them.
William flew up onto my shoulder, also startled. "It's alright, buddy." I took my dagger just to find out what had spooked the other hawks on the island.
Back on the Going Merry, Zoro and the others were getting anxious. "Come on, Pretty Kitty. What's going on?"
Chopper and Luffy hopped up on the rail to get a better look to see if they could spot William or me.
Nami sighed. "Guys, you're worried about nothing. Kat told us that only those who are of the Order can set foot on the island, remember?"
Chopper nodded. "I know, but Nami, she's pregnant. What if something has happened?"
Nami smiled. "Nothing is going to happen."
On the island, I slowly moved among the nests, making sure that none of the newly laid eggs were. I rounded the corner and nearly stopped. Someone was on the island but I couldn't make out if they were of the Order or not. What the hell is going on? Who is this person? Are they also an assassin or not? My hand tightened on the hilt and held it to the intruder's throat. "Revile your name and what are you doing here?"
The person stopped short. "You don't recognize your kind? Come on, Kat, it's me, Chealse."
"Chealse? What are you doing here? When did you join the Order?"
Chealse smiled. "Like you, I was taken away from my family by Red Beard."
I put my dagger away. "Red Beard is dead. Killed by my fiancè Zoro and Luffy."
Chealse nodded. "I heard."
"Have you received your hawk yet?"
Chealse nodded. "Yeah. Elizabeth." She noticed my stomach. "You're pregnant. When did this happen?"
I smiled. "Yeah. Zoro and I are having a baby boy named Henry. Well you know how horny Zoro is." I giggled.
Chealse also giggled. "That man can't keep his dick in this pants that's for sure."
I took her hand. "Cheals, you need to meet the people that I've come to call family. I know that they'd love you. They're a mixed bunch, but they're good people."
Nodding Chealse took my hand as we made our way through the nests and back to the Going Merry. She smiled. "So, what are these people like?"
I smiled. "You're gonna see for yourself."