Hello everyone! I'm ambervale and this is my retelling of one piece where in Luffy's mother is Mihawk's sister. Most of the fanfics that I have read and admired are about luffy being raised by Whitebeard or Red haired Shanks but what if the world's strongest swordsman raised the future pirate queen? I found the question baffling that I took it to myself to write one. Sorry if there are grammatical errors because English is not my first language.

Enjoy

Chapter 1: La Familia

The storm was pounding ruthlessly around the gloomy castle ruins of Kuragaina island and its neighboring islands but Mihawk kept his smirk wide and amused. With a glass of the finest quality of red wine in one hand, he stood before the huge glass pane window of his study room patiently waiting for that cloaked figure to arrive. For the average human being, they would only hear the vicious howling of the wind along with the heavy drizzle of the rain on the wet earth but for someone like him.

He knew better than to ignore it…

He can hear her footsteps loud and clear and even though the clouds have obstructed any source of light from the heavens─ save for some occasional flashes of lightning combined with a thick mist bought by the strong rain, his trained golden hawk-like eyes can still see her deep purple cloak piercing through the darkness. It only took him a few seconds to gracefully place his goblet on a table near the fireplace and a few more seconds to stand before the front door, truly it was an abnormal feat for the masses but believe it or not, it is a must if you want to keep up with the likes of them.

With grace that he is know to carry himself with, the regal Shichibukai opened the tall wooden doors of his residence only to be met with…

"Taka-chan!" The woman screamed with joy and excitement as she flunged herself to the swordsman who only sweatdropped at the childish nickname.

"Welcome to my humble abode onee-san…" he greeted quietly with his usual monotonous voice that somehow has a small hint of amusment and fondness blended in it as he returned the hug with his own. Now, don't let this rare show of affection fool you because as strange as it may sound, the feared swordsman is not as cold and ruthless as everyone thinks he is. Sure, He is like that to strangers which is about uhm… 99.99 percent of the world's population, but not to selected close friend and definetely not to family . Especially when it comes to his hard headed but equally talented and scarier older sister who he have not seen this past few years

Oh and who is this older sister I speak of you ask?

Why it's none other than the bloody baroness! Monkey nee Dracule D. Lolita! A recently retired pirate turned revolutionary who gained infamy with her marvelous swordsmanship that earned her a spot as the commander of Whitebeard's second divison before getting married to the love of her life and decided to give her husband a hand in achieving his dreams to take down the World Government.

"It's a she!" She triumphantly announced and with a sigh the world's greatest swordsman fished out a couple of gold coins from his pocket and handed it to the baroness who in return removed her soaking cloak with a graceful flourish revealing a sleeping infant safely tucked in her backpack which made the younger brother's eyes to widen further in disbelief.

His sister always fastens her sword at her back! This is blasphemy! LIES!

Mihawk's gawking was prolonged as he saw his sister's contented smile as she cradles the baby near her bosoms, humming a very familiar song ripped out of their childhood as she rocked the infant gently─ truly a stark contrast from her usual snappy and careless movements that he grew up with. He saw how the infant's eyes fluttered open as soon as she hears her mother's angelic voice. And all this while, the mentioned swordsman who was still in an uncharacteristic daze was pulled back to reality as a pair of onyx orbs stared into his golden ones.

It was just once and with one look he knows…

He knows that this girl would someday possess unimaginable power due to the blood that was coursing through her veins which was only waiting to be unlocked to its full potential with the proper training. She being a bearer of the D. in her name was already a dead give away.

He also knows that this tiny girl would one day bear beauty that can raise a thousand ships and fury that can sink them all upon her will. Perhaps, maybe she can even compete with the pirate empress in the appearance department. A tuff of raven locks crowns her head, big and round onyx orbs highlights the entirety of her face and a smile that seems too big yet compliments everything. Yep, she would certainly be a beauty.

Unfortunately, he also knows what dangers await this child as she was the offspring of the world's two most wanted criminals. She wasn't the only one in this world to be condemed solely for existing.

"Wh-what's her name?" He stammers awkwardly as he neared the mother and child.

"Luffita, Monkey D. Luffita or Luffy for short…" she answered with a small soft smile while readjusting the infant in her arms for her brother to get a closer look at her treasure.

"Er… hello… Luffy…" he said in his softest voice, trying very hard not to scare the child because he's not that oblivious to the fact that he has a daunting appearance. He was already anticipating the shrill cry from his niece as he leans closer but had the surprise of a lifetime when the infant's bubbly laughter flooded the castle walls as its tiny little hands touches his face.

He lips slowly curled upwards at the slightest with amusement. 'If the world wants her dead then, I'll just have to make sure that she can fight back huh?" and decided then and there that a small impromptu feast is necessary for this occasion.

Why it's not everyday that a D. Is born in this world is it?

Unknown Island in the East Blue

It has been a few hours since his wife and daughter had left their temporary base and Monkey D. Dragon couldn't be anymore grateful with the timing as his father Monkey D. Garp, had conveniently decided to drop by their humble residence unannounced when he catches wind that his rebellious son was now a father and he a grandfather. And while the chief of command of the revolutionary was truly happy that his old man had bothered coming all the way from the marine headquarters considering that it was in the grand line, he also knows what his old geezer would do if he saw his small bundle of joy, which is probably forcing them to give her up to him or blatantly kidnap his daughter and raise her with the same ideology he grew up with but has stubbornly refused up to this very day.

Of course he didn't want that for his daughter!

He refuses the thought of leaving his own flesh and blood to his father who would surely train the kid in an abusive fashion and neglect the innocent child's personal and emotional needs with the excuse of being independent. It sickens him at the thought that his child would grow up unattended and alienated from familial affection like him. His father was a good man and means well to others but he is probably the last person in their list to be the guardian of his daughter.

Thus, he immediately and fervently agreed to his wife's suggestion that Luffita would probably do better if she was left with her uncle than his grandfather.

Besides, it is hypocrisy if he, the man who is fighting for freedom would take away the freedom of his own kin…

And as night went on and their conversation had turned tiresome for one Monkey D. Dragon, he decided to send away his daughter's grandfather with only a picture as a consolation and a triumphant smirk under his olive cloak…

Somewhere in the New World, Moby Dick

The air of anticipation in the galley of the Moby Dick couldn't get any more thicker as everyone was waiting for their brother and the first mate of the whitebeard pirates, Marco to arrive. It was only made known a few minutes ago that a mail from a certain sister of theirs had landed on the deck and the blonde had eagerly volunteered to fetch the letter along with the fourth division commander, Thatch. As it was wiser for them to go together than everyone else causing a mini stampede.

Now if only the ship that carries two thousand pirates was smaller then the mythological zoan would have little to no effort in going back and forth but as it was the same size as a small village it would probaly roughly take anyone a couple of minutes to reach the otherside and another few to come back.

The agonizing wait was finally over when a loud bang echoed through the halls and everyone's attention whipped to the direction at breakneck speed, Whitebeard himself was pretty excited at the prospect of hearing from his daughter who found her dream in a different place but nevertheless had continued to grace them with news and letters about her well being and is still considered a part of their huge family.

The first division commander didn't waste anymore time as he handed the envelope to his father figure and captain before taking a seat as he was pretty interested at the contains of the letter as well. A little too excited if you ask Izo.

Whitebeard who carefully opened the evelope with gentleness unexpexted from a man his size cleared his throat as he read the message for everyone to hear.

"Dear Oyaji and the rest of you knuckleheads…" he said with a small chuckle as he raises his gaze towards his sons and daughters.

"I am writing this letter to inform you that from today onwards, if this letter did arrive on the same day in which I wrote it…" he said with humor on the second part earning a round of chuckles from the crew until Whitebeard raised a hand to signal that he was going to continue.

"That you are now certified aunts and uncles to my daughter or in Oyaji's case, the grandfather of Monkey D. Luffita born on the 5th of May this year!" There was a brief moment of silence that followed before a loud cheering erupted from the thousands of pirates old or new. Thatch even jumped from his seat and bear hugged the nearest to him which was unfortunately the youngest and not the mention the smallest, Haruta and proceeded to choke the air out of the tiny commander who futilely flailed like a headless chicken in the arms of the cook.

When the noise died down everyone settled in their seats again as the captain took it as a sign to continue reading. "Sadly, as time is of the essence, my loving husband and I decided to drop her off at my brother's place because it is much nearer from the east blue than the new world and for that, I ask for your forgiveness." Taking a slight pause, whitebeard chuckled again at the sight of the so called adult pirates who slumped at the words like brats who were told that christmas was cancelled.

"But─" He smiled towards the crew "─I will surely instruct my younger brother to bring Luffita to the Moby Dick at a much later time so that she can personally meet my second home and family! Please look out for her as you have done for me… From your eternally grateful daughter and sister, Lolita…" he finished before putting down the letter.

A spell of unspoken excitement enchanted the whole of the moby dick as the final words in the letter were spoken. Some were smiling serenely while the others who couldn't keep their joy to themselves was already burning with determination to be a good uncle(ehem…Marco). They may have not got the chance to meet their youngest member as to speak but they would diligently wait for that day to come and when it does, Oh! They swear to kami that they would have the grandest of party that would put a certain red hair's party into shame.

"What are you all waiting for? This calls for a celebration!'

"Aye!"

Kuragaina Island

The storm had moved on along with the darkness of the night leaving a cold and thick morning fog that enveloped the whole of the island. The two Dracule sibling along with baby Luffita was currently in the spacious dining hall sharing a sumptous breakfast of bread, eggs and meat and in the infant's case a few bottles of warm baby formula as she unsurprisingly shared the same gluttonous appetite as her grandfathers.

Face devoid of expression but heart filled with a whirlwind of emotion, Lolita faced her brother and said. " I intend to leave Luffita in your care Mihawk…" While at the same time tending to the small lump of happiness in her lap who had no clue of the conversation as of the moment.

The other flinched a millimeter at the rare sound of his name being said by his sister with a serious yet conflicted voice but as understanding was clearly visible in his usual stoic facade Mihawk faced his sister and replied." Okay…"

She smiled as she wipes the droplets of milk from her daughter's mouth and looked up to her brother. " You are his uncle after all, make sure you train her for whatever comes in her way."

"I understand but, what would I tell her?"

"Everything, tell her we love her but a battlefield isn't where a kid should grow up." She softly answered as her gaze fell towards the east. "Tell her Mother and Father loves her… tell her that we're doing this for her, for that kid named Ace, for everyone…"

He nodded in reply, he too had seen first hand that some of the government's decision had become unjust and downright cruel. But, he is not at the moment concerned of that matter.

"Please raise Luffita knowing what true justice is, teach her how to be good and to be kind…" and with those final words the swordmistress left her family behind as she sailed back to her mission.

… … … … … … … … … … to be continued

Thank you for reading guys!

More fluff on the next chapters I promise～～