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Lullabies of a Baby Blue Bug

Chapter 2: Song of the Sea, the fic is here and five chapters are out right now on Ao3. There's Part 1 on Tumblr

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"Rouge... Why didn't you turn in Captain?" The red-haired kid asked, tilting his head a little to the side. He looks up to the woman he is sitting next to, with pure curiosity in his eyes. The said woman tensed up from not expecting the question. "What do you mean... Shanks?" The strawberry blonde asks carefully, eyeing the young child wearily. After all, this isn't any normal child, this is one of the youngest pirates she has ever met.

She still couldn’t believe that reckless bastard actually took children aboard Oro Jackson. Never really understood that crazy man's antics, but this destroyed her knowledge of his insanity. The woman laughed at the thought of him having children on a boat filled with some of the most wanted people in the world. She was speechless when she found out what he said was true, she wasn't a person that should be concerned by children. But a pirate ship isn’t place for children, even though these two are not normal in any sense from what she has seen…

"He means, why didn't you turn in Captain when you whipped his ass in that fight. Why didn't Rayleigh or anyone do anything about it?'' The bluenette in the background is quick to step into the conversation, interrupting what Shanks is about to say. Earning a glare from the red-haired child. Paying no mind to his Nakama the bluenette donning the same level of curiosity as the other as he looks up to the woman.

"Buugggyyy, I was goanna say that!" Whines Shanks, having a big pout on his face and had crossed his arms. This makes Buggy roll his eyes at the red-haired boy, with a scowl etched on his face. Shooting one of the nastiest glares she had ever seen at the other one, which in turn made the red-haired clamp his mouth close and look away faster than she ever saw him do.

If Rouge didn't get out of this quickly, things would get even more awkward than it has already. There were so many questions that she could see the gears turning in their eyes as both turned to look at her again. The strawberry blonde must think of something fast to escape this awkward situation. The woman's eyes zeroed onto the sky, setting down her teacup and scooting out of her chair. Feigning shock and distress the best she could, "Shit, it's getting late. When do you two go to bed?" Trying just to redirect the conversion to something that wasn't about the reason she wouldn't turn in Roger. Personality Rouge doesn't want to think about why that is...

"Oh, we sleep whenever we want to!" Shanks says with a lopsided grin, as Buggy nods at the redhead. Oh, for the love of the seas and all that is scared, that's just fantastic, the woman thought grumpily. Noting when Roger comes back, she would kick his ass some more than she had already planned. Dropping these kids after she whipped his ass, saying it was for them to be "normal" children for once. Rogue gives a heavy sigh and sits on her hip. As the other was placed on her head,

"Well, that's not goanna work here. So, it's bedtime and what needs to be done for you to sleep?" All it took was one glance between Shank and Buggy for them to decide what needed to be done. So, they right back to the strawberry blonde with giant grins on their faces.

Rouge swears to whatever is up there, watching this shitshow of a world, that she would strangle Roger. Because this telepathy-ness that his youngest members have with each other isn't amusing nor interesting anymore. The blonde woman had already intersected in a fight between the rascals that seemed to have no reason it should have happened. Yet, they yelled at each other like they had the most dramatic argument ever.

"Lullabies!" The children shrieked at once, causing Rouge to wince in pain. "What?" The woman looks down at the youngsters, seeing their eyes filled with determination to get what they want. A determination that she has really only seen coming from that bubbly and ebullient buffoon of a captain... For Davy Jones' Sake! "...Okay"

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"Are you sure that you are going to sleep with a lullaby?" Rouge looks down at the duo, who are snugly tucked in the futon. Both of them nod their heads in sync with one another, eyes filled with anticipation of what is to come. Rouge couldn't believe that it would be this easy and simplistic thing that they would need to fall asleep. The woman shakes her head, sighing to herself to stop thinking of them as if they're not children. Even if they are pirates, they are still young children. Taking a deep breath she starts a lullaby from her childhood, one that she knew by heart.

Hush now, Mo Stóirín ~~~ Close your eyes and sleep~~~ Waltzing the waves~~~ Diving in the deep~~~

Stars are shining bright~~~ The wind is on the rise~~~ Whispering words~~~ Of long-lost lullabies~~~

A lullaby that was sung to Rouge by her mother when she was young. A song that has been in her mother's family for a very long time. She never thought she would be singing it to another person, but here she is. Singing to the youngest members of the Roger Pirates, who have some of the most feared pirates in the world aboard their ship. Yeah, not the way the strawberry blonde thought she would be singing her family’s lullaby. She couldn’t believe that the lullaby was the reason these two rascals were dropped off. Roger seemingly told them that she had a special lullaby passed down for ages and Buggy wanted to hear it. For all the Blue Seas!

Oh, won't you come with me?~~~ Where the moon is made of gold~~~ And in the morning sun~~~ We'll be sailing~~~

Oh, won't you come with me?~~~ Where the ocean meets the sky~~~ And as the clouds roll by~~~ We'll sing the song of the sea~~~

It’s clear as day that these two have Roger wrapped around their fingers. Anyone with a lick of sense would see that... But that seems that’s a rarity, somehow. With that thought the strawberry blonde rolls her eyes, for how dangerous this world is. Rouge thinks that more people would have more common sense. But most people she has seen with that are innocent civilians wanting to stay out of the way of pirates, marines, and anyone else that gives them problems.

Out of nowhere Shanks gives a loud snore, startling the woman from the lullaby. That pissed off Buggy, who rolled his eyes and shoved the kid that was next to him. Which did nothing as the redhead didn’t budge and snuggled closer to the bluenette. Rouge stiffs a chuckle at Buggy when he gives a pout because she has to stop the annoyed child from bonking the other one upside the head. Shaking her head, starting right back up from where she stopped.

I had a dream last night~~~ And heard the sweetest sound~~~ I saw a great white light~~~ And dancers in the round~~~

Castles in the sand~~~ Cradles in the trees~~~ Don't cry, I'll see you by and by~~~

Oh, won't you come with me~~~ Where the moon is made of gold~~~ And in the morning sun~~~ We'll be sailing~~~

Gently brushing the bluenette’s hair out of his eyes as he grudgingly cuddles closer to the kid beside him, the woman sighed in defeat knowing that she couldn’t ever take these two away from the Roger Pirates. She knows a lot about their captain. She knows that he would never let her or anyone else take them away from him, as long as he is breathing. Though she knows a pirate ship isn’t a place for children, Rouge thinks that if there was any pirate ship a child or children would be safest on. That would be Oro Jackson, the home of the Roger Pirates... Well, the Oro Jackson and the Moby Dick with Whitebeard and his crew.

Oh, won't you come with me~~~ Where the ocean meets the sky~~~ And as the clouds roll by~~~ We'll sing the song of the sea~~~

Rolling... Rolling~~~ Rolling... Rolling~~~

Oh, won't you come with me?~~~ Where the moon is made of gold~~~ And in the morning sun~~~ We'll be sailing free~~~

The bluenette was trying to fight off to sleep, struggling to hear the ending. The strawberry blonde woman knew more how much they fight and scream at each other. Only something truly bad would separate them. No matter how many times the bluenette left, he would always come back. Just needed a break to clear his thoughts so he could come back with a plan. Though that usually ends with Buggy bonking Shanks over the head and yelling at him. Saying that he should listen to him, though only half the things they get in trouble for is the redhead's fault.

Oh, won't you come with me~~~ Where the ocean meets the sky~~~ And as the clouds roll by~~~ We'll sing the song of the sea~~~

Grá go deo~~~~~~

As she finished the song, she watches as the bluenette finally let sleep take him from the awaking world. She couldn’t help but smile as both settled closer to each other, with content smiles on their faces. Drifting further into slumber as they start to dream whatever they love the most in world... Hopefully that is the case, the woman thought as she tucks them in some more. Rouge couldn’t help but to sigh at the predicament she found herself in. Afterall, seeing how much Roger was wrapped around their fingers. She doubts she could take them away from the ship the children call home. Even though a pirate ship isn’t a place for children.

Leaning a bit in, kissing them on the foreheads, the strawberry blonde whispers, "Sweet dreams, you two little rascals. May they be filled with only happiness." That's all she could do for them.

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Lullabies for a Baby Blue Bug

Chapter 3: Changeling Child | I have had this fic up for some time on Ao3, I hope you like it all, I have five chapters out right now. Part 1 on Tumblr ____________________________________________________ “Who is interested in a new lullaby?” Both blue and red heads tilt upwards, with a sense of confusion. At the door of their room, the purple-haired woman was standing proudly, making it known that she means business and there was no room for arguments. That’s funny, they usually go to bed whenever they want… just like the Captain does. That just signifies that the crew was trying to do something they didn't want to do while Shanks and Buggy were awake. In most cases, this would prompt the devious children to deny the poor adults their desired outcome. Something that the gremlin children do with pride. But alas, the prospect of a new lullaby inspires curiosity in both children, which overshadows that feeling. And the fact that Rendell was so proud of finding a new lullaby to sing didn't help. So, the game, which they had been playing before the woman made her presence known. Was abandoned by the two, earning a soft stern look from the woman. Silently meaning that they need to clean up their toys before anything happens. So, they did just that, with the bluenette proceeds without complaining, on the other hand, it could not be said about the redhead, who was sighing as if he was undergoing a dreadful action. Whereby earns glares from the purple-haired woman within the room, though it didn’t stop him from sticking out his tongue. Which came after was deserved, the red-haired kid rubbing his forehead, where the woman flicks him sending him dramatically on the floor in defeat. “Shanks knock it off, stop being dramatic like Captain.” Rendell says with a disappointed sigh. Shaking her head at the drama queen on the floor, feigning a shocked and betrayed look towards the unamused woman. It went on a couple of seconds before the children giggled without control, one that couldn’t keep a straight face from what was happening and the other who was unable to continue acting. The bluenette helped the redhead from the floor to finish picking up their toys. ⚜⚜⚜⚜⚜⚜⚜⚜⚜⚜⚜⚜⚜⚜⚜⚜⚜⚜⚜⚜⚜⚜⚜⚜⚜⚜⚜⚜⚜⚜⚜⚜⚜⚜⚜ With all the toys cleaned up, the children start their different routines to get ready for bed. It takes Buggy a lot more time to prepare for bed than Shanks, who was already in bed for a while when Buggy finally came to snuggle close to hear the new lullaby with the other. No matter how much they fight and argue, it would take something horrible to make them walk paths without each other. But the woman knew that Captain would never let something that awful happen. “Alright shitlings, you guys are ready now?” The purple haired woman chuckled at the redhead and bluenette, who are enthusiastically nods their heads Yes. Snuggling closer than they were before and Rendell smooths out their blankets, as she starts the lullaby with a soft hum. The wind blows low and mournful through the Strath of Dalnacreich~~~ Where once there lived a woman who would a mother be~~~ For twelve long years a good man's wife but ne'er the cradle filled~~~ Mother of a changeling child from 'neath the fairy hill~~~

As the woman sings, she gently strokes the bluenette’s hair and rubbing the redhead’s nose in rhythmic manner. Though her voice can be raspy at times, the way Rendell’s sings is comforting and just right. He couldn’t help, but to fall asleep. So that’s what the redhead did. Snuggling closer to Buggy as much as he could. Luckily for him, the bluenette lets it happen. So, Shanks falls asleep content and with a smile. While Buggy blinks away the sleep in his eyes to listen to Rendell’s lullaby until the end. She traveled to the standing stones and crossed into the green~~~ Where all the host of elven folk were dancing there unseen~~~ Through the night she bargained with the Queen and fairies all~~~ Who sent her home at dawning with a babe beneath her shawl~~~ Rendell paid no mind to the door creaking open as she sang the lullaby more. Settling her attention to the bluenette who's still awake. Focusing on putting him to sleep, her voice companying by the continuation patting his hair. How their home was joyful with a son to call their own~~~ But soon they saw the years that passed would never make him grow~~~ The fairies would not answer her, the stones were dark and slept~~~ A babe was all she'd asked for, and their promises they'd kept~~~ It doesn't matter how much his eyes droop. Buggy will stay awake until he hears the rest of the song. Afterall Rendell doesn’t do this often and remembering things isn’t her strong suit. It must have taken her a long time to memorize. He needs to hear the ending… Wind blows low and mournful through the Strath of Dalnacreich~~~ Where once there lived a woman who would a mother be~~~ For fifty years she rocked that babe --- it's said she rocks him still~~~ A chuckle slightly disturbs the lullaby, when Buggy is finally lulled to sleep. Moving his hand towards Shanks, smacking him a bit. But never waking the redhead, no matter how many times it happens. The purple-haired woman smiles fondly at them both. They may be a handful, but it’s something that isn't unwelcome to her. Their shenanigans always brighten the life that the Roger Pirates lead, giving them surprises in every twist and turn. It was always welcome within Rendell’s book of life. The woman always craved adventure from where she came from. She never expected to come with children that came up with the craziest things to do next to the Captain. But here she was, and she couldn’t have it any other way. A mother of a changeling child from 'neath the fairy hill~~~ A mother of a changeling child from 'neath the fairy hill~~~ Ending it with a whisper, as the woman leans over to kiss their foreheads. She can’t help but to chuckle at Shanks and Buggy, for them sleeping so close to each other. So close that their cheeks are squished together as they both snore away happily. Rendell still pays little attention when she hears footsteps coming closer towards her. Arms wrapped around her, swaying slowly to the beat of the song that she finished. The raven-haired man with the funny mustache she liked, quietly chuckles at the children in the bed. Shanks is already snoring loudly, already moving around in his sleep. Buggy who's drooling, holding tightly to Shanks’s shirt and moving along with him. “Goodnight my little gems” gentler than somebody would think of Gol D. Roger, one of the most powerful pirates in the world. As he softly pats their head, without waking them up, smiling down at Shanks and Buggy with soft eyes and a warm smile placed upon his face. She sighs happily, thinking ‘Yeah, it would take something horrify wrong to get them to separate... Roger would never have that happen as long as he lived.’

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