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Uncorrupted Wortox design based on this Christmas ornament I found while shopping today
#dst#wortox#dst wortox#yes I bought it#he sits on his bedside table with his fuck off giant beanie#my bedside table I mean
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Illustrations by Andy Hunt in The Take That Fact File (1993) by Rick Sky
#garbage book. only worth it for flicking through the photos in the middle#take that#these are so weird and not flattering. apart from howard's for some reason? his is the least ugly#and why are they all sharing a beanie and jeans and two giant shoes? excellent question I'm glad you asked#mine
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1 year later, and still a menace <3
#this is from a bit ago. but i remembered the other post and thought id share more of the muppet creature himself#beebo ft beanie's disgruntled whistle snore and another half-finished crochet project#currently tho they are both losing their shit bcs theres an owl hooting outside as owls are want to do. its 2am...#oh! forgot to mention at some point. but uh. lil guy has bad knees as it would turn out#he went for a check up some months ago. and yeah. his knees “wander” apprently.#the vet said that this might be painful for him at times. and to pick him up and hold him any time he asks us too#(she said this while carting him around the clinic apprently. didnt want to put him down despite also confirming that he walks just fine)#but like??? as someone with chronic joint issues myself (bad hips) can you imagine that??#just. anytime you feel bad. you can just go to a warm squisy giant. and ask to be held for however long#like. lil mans is living the dream#would love if everytime my hip complained i could just go uppies and be held by a giant or set atop a big ol' heating pad#unfortunately i am the giant. and hes hogging the heating pad :/#beanis mc'weanis is doing fine. thankfully no arthritis yet. in a funny way. shes acting more like a puppy lately? so. love that for her#tho... she did tear up another really nice dog bed. bcs she cant leave stuffing alone. but thats not anything new for her unfortunately lol
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Had an alright 21st birthday yesterday! The clothes im wearing were one o' the gifts- I got mostly comfy loungewear and treats but the Bluey and Bingo plushies were entire unexpected! (The basket was also a gift!)
#cosmic brownie cake oh goodie!#(So many cosmic brownies...guh!)#Bluey and Bingo you shall sit upon my book shelf along side Emmet and Ingo#Boss thought they were toys for him tho cause they are shaped like his beanies#so when i opened em this just giant bully pitbull dog jumps on me to try and get em#me: NO THATS BLUEY AND BINGO!!!!#the slippers are my fave cause my other slippers got ripped. DOUHG!!!
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This is so precious after what we just went thru holy shit-




Part 1!
..of the…uhhh..fluffy fluff family episode? I don’t know what I’m doing haha
Previous episode Masterpost
#THE WAY MIKEY FINISHES HIS SENTENCE OH MY GODDDDDDD CASS YOUR KILLING ME#PFFT- DONNIE IN THAT FIRST PANEL IS JUST FUCCIN MURDERING HIS TWIN HOLY SHIT-#that is hilarious to me#/aff#RAPH JUST CASUALLY PICKS UP MIKEY#HES SO SMOL#LITTLE BEANY BOO#Mikey looks so tired in that exposition section right there~ Eepy little fella#And Donnie's just. Being his giant pillow. I love this comic so much you have no idea-#WAIT LEOS SLEEVE IS STILL DANGLING NO WAY OHHHH FUCK THATS FUNNY#(for context. It is way past the time I should be asleep.)#cass apocalypse au
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autumn sentence starters ( accepting ) @hexsreality: “Isn’t it beautiful this time of year?”
The park had been a good choice, Piotr's gaze rained across the landscape of the once green trees that gave him muse during the spring and summer, only now the rich reds, oranges, yellows and browns offered a warmer pallet, of the upcoming holidays and colder weather. He itched to have a paint brush in his hand or a piece of charcoal, yet one hand stayed curve around the warm cup of coffee he held while the over hovered behind Wanda's back, enjoying the heat of her body and the pleasant feeling he got whenever he had her as company. Wanda never shied away from the beauty of nature, or laughed about it when he'd go on about how he enjoyed painting the seasons changing, she never made him feel . . . boring, it was a nice change of pace from most of his found family, who mostly only humored him.
" Da. " Piotr responds, a gentle smile curving on his face, glancing down at the red in her attire. " And you dress for the occasion, just as beautiful. " Pausing, ears lighting up a similar shade to the scarf around his neck. " I meant the red, the color, you fit right in this time of year, Wanda . . . always have. I'm sure you've heard that though. I wear red a lot too, I suppose we are kindred spirits in that regard. " His hand still hovered, the base protective instinct constantly there. Two mutants walking alone in a park should be normal, but it wasn't, all it took was one bigot with a science project to ruin their time together, and while Wanda no doubt would end up protecting him should things go wrong, shifting into steel skin to defend his people was what he did best.
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Jack Skellington is my coworker(real)(not clickbait)
#they put one of those giant skeletons up in the produce section facing the entrance to the store#and put a beanie with the store name on it and a lanyard with a nametag on it on him#and his name is Jack S.#i see him every day when i walk in to work :)#mine
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Hey, I found a beanie boo that I liked the design of but I can't stand those giant uguu eyes. Do you think it would be possible to replace them with smaller safety eyes akin to the old beanie babies? If yes, do you have any advice?
I was gonna answer this in a normal way, but then I got curious about trying it for myself and thought I might as well demonstrate!
So, I went and picked up a guy from the supermarket. The selection there was pretty barren today but I found a decent test subject:

Eye replacement procedure below!
(First of all, to my friend who loves beanie boos, I am so sorry for this lmao)
So! First I opened up the closing seam on his back. However, I found an extra mesh barrier inside! Clearly this is to prevent bean escape since this is the most likely seam to accidentally pop open through play. This would be a bit annoying to work around so I just sewed it back up and went in the back of the head instead…

Opened and unstuffed the head…

…And turning it inside out to get to the backs of the eyes. Whoa, these plastic washers are the biggest I’ve ever seen!! Cutting through them will take some work!

Please be very careful of your fingers cutting through these!! Be careful not to cut the fabric around the eye too, but mostly be careful of yourself!
Anyway grrrrrrr attack attack slice slice grrrr

They’re out! With a little glue I think the washers would be able to hold on perfectly well again. I’ll keep these eyes to reuse on something where they’ll be a bit more proportional!

The washers on these eyes are particularly cup shaped, fitting around the back of the eye and holding the fabric tightly against them. Now that the eyes are removed, this has left imprints on the fur!
Plenty of brushing and rumfling will help to fix the creased and flattened areas of fur, and wetting the fur or gently steaming over a hot cup of water should help too. It might take a little time!
(Also, I did make a little cut in the cheek while removing a washer, oops! No worries, that can be stitched up.)

Now we can try on a few new eye styles! Restuff the head for now so you can see how they’ll look.
I have a few sizes of solid black, from teeny dots to absolute tbh creature…



These blue eyes were a little scary… no thanks!

I even have some glittery ones like the original, but smaller! Pretty nice actually!

And even some googly eyes hehehe!

But my favourite eyes were some basic 9mm black ones! They are placed a little funny here, but the position will change a little bit…

The holes left by the original eyes were very big, so a couple of stitches are needed on each one to tighten them up to fit the new eyes. I stitched the top outer corners, to move the holes down and inwards a bit. If you wanted, you could even sew them closed completely and make new eye holes elsewhere!

Unstuff again and pop those new eyes in!

Restuff! You might actually need to add a little extra stuffing, as the fabric not being so pulled around the eyes any more will mean it is a little ‘baggier’.
Then sew the head closed again and that’s about it! The fur is still a little creased around mine, but I’ll keep working at it and it should become less visible.

To add a tiny bit more shape to the big round head, I also did a touch of threadsculpting. I ran a thread from the corner of each eye to below the chin and back, just pulling the eyes in a tad more. You might decide you don’t need this!


And there we go! Hope you’ll try it yourself!
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Hybrid 141 As Parents - Foster Human Child!Reader (Part 6)
It was getting colder, the days shorter, the nights longer... which meant, you were now stuck with John and Simon buying clothes.
You all ate relatively quickly before that, considering you barely munched in a small burger and fries before giving all the rest to Simon, and soon enough, you were all in a children's clothing store.
You insisted that you didn't really need many clothes, maybe just a jacket, since you didn't have one, and going out without a jacket in this temperature is pratically a death sentence for a human.
So, at first, you did agree to buying clothes, they did seem worried too, so you figured, why not?
But at this point, as you watched them get way more than you first imagined, you were starting to panick a bit.
"I-I really don't need that many, r-really...!"
"There's no way we are letting you out when it's getting close to snowing without proper winter clothing." John huffs slightly, his voice sounding rough this way. "I know how delicate humans are to the weather, you need gloves, thick socks, beanies, warm jackets, pantyhoses..." He lists casually, not even looking your direction as he goes through the toddler's section of the clothing store.
You could only feel yourself being gently bounced on Simon's arms as he tries to reason with you.
"We do have a few clothes from our kids' younger years. But it's not that many, and we don't have socks, or gloves, or beanies, this small anymore."
You frown a bit in nervousness, not sure about all this, but there's little you could do against the stubborness of a dragon.
"Okay, this should be enough." John smiles, taking the bag of clothing to the cash register.
You sigh a little, tiredly leaning against Simon. You got used to him carrying you around, considering he has been doing this for a few hours without tiring at all.
And you also got used to the stares people threw your way... and the coos and aww's too....
But at this point, you were tired. So freaking tired. You weren't one to usually go out, like, ever. So, here you were, drooping slightly against Simon, your breathing getting slower.
"I know, I know, we're going back after this." Simon murmured close to your ear, adjusting your position on his arms so you could lean more against his chest and shoulder, a heavy, giant hand rubbing against your small back.
"Mhm... why... why didn't... the others come too...?" You mumble softly, not managing to contain yout curiosity any longer as you watched John pay for the clothes a few feet away.
"Johnny and Kyle are making last minute adjustments to the house." Simon answers simply, even tho you clearly had a confused expression on your face now.
"Adjustments....?"
"Just some simple stuff. Do you remember how you had to use a car seat to get here due to your height? We got the car seat before, but we still had to do some repairs around the house to be a better fit to your size."
"T-That's... Ah... o-okay..." You nod quietly, not knowing what to say to that.
Tho, you were pretty curious to know what kind of adjustments they did around the house.
"Ready to go?" John asks as he comes back close to you.
"Yeah. The kid's tired." Simon nods easily, already starting to make his way back to the parking lot, John right behind him.
"Of course they are. Let's hurry home then."
After waking up, strapped to the car seat as you felt the car come to a stop, John gently unbuckled you and set your feet on the ground, pushing you softly so you could go into the direction of the entrance, where both Johnny and Kyle were already waiting for you.
"Wee lass, come 'ere!!" Johnny smiles excitedly, only to scoop you up from the ground as soon as you got close enough.
It seems he couldn't hold his instincts in any longer. But... that's okay, considering you were in Simon's arms just some time ago.
Johnny immediatly started to nuzzle into you, taking you inside the house as his tail wagged behind him easily.
"Do ya wanna play with me, pup?" He asks, soft, but excited at the same time.
"They're tired, Johnny." Simon says as goes inside, giving a kiss to Kyle as they pass by eachother, John coming right behind with the things they bought. "Put them to nap a lil'."
Johnny pouts a little, ears pressing down and tail stopping.
"I really wanted to play with the pup..." He almost whines, holding you closer to him.
He felt so damn warm...
"Tav, remember when we had the babies for the first time?" Kyle comments, a soft smile on his face. "Imagine it's like that once again. No playing yet."
"Aye, aye." He sighs, and you try to contain a blush at how they talked about you like you weren't even there. "Time to sleep, yeah, pup? Maybe a bit of cuddles?" The hand that wasn't holding you against him goes to your wrist as he gently pushed his hand under your sweater sleeve, frowning a bit as he felt that you were indeed a bit cold. "Yeah, cuddles, pup. Warm yah right up, yeah?"
He was murmuring softly like he was deep in his instincts, that damn babyish talk coming out once again as the werewolf walked easily all the way back to your room and went inside, closing the door behind him, not bothering to turn on the lights.
"Need warm clothes now, saw that John got you some, very good..." He mumbled like he wasn't even talking to you, affected by his protective instincts. "Gloves, and a wool beanie, wee pup... all bundled up, and warm... let's get warm, yeah? Let's lay down, here..."
And he took you straight to the middle of the room, where the nest carved into the ground was. He didn't even hesitate as he simply threw himself onto the soft blankets and pillows, laying against them confortably and immedaitly putting you against his warm side, tucked between his chest and arm, pulling a blanket to tuck you in gently.
You could barely process what was happening, but you let him, actually feeling... confortable. It was warm, he was warm, and the weird nest thing was definetly soft. And you were tired... so tired, you spend a long time out of the house...
It wasn't a surprise that you fell asleep quickly against him, swearing that you could hear some kind of weird noise and fell some kind of weird vibration by your side. Do werewolves purr?
Well, you could always search later. Right now, you were busy napping against the big and warm werewolf, who thrilled and cooed happily at you.
Part 5 / Part 7
#poly141#poly!141#cod#foster child!reader#teen!reader#kid!reader#simon ghost riley#john price#john soap mactavish#kyle gaz garrick#wraith!ghost#werewolf!soap#dragon!price#harpy!gaz#monster 141 au#monster au#cod mw2#cod mw3#tf 141#dad!price#dad!ghost#dad!soap#dad!gaz#hybrid 141#human!Reader#platonic!141
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I can't get the image of Tim Drake doing self therapy in his room. Not like intellectualizing his feelings no, i offer something better.
Ranting about what happened to a giant squishmallow he keeps in the corner of his bed.
OR
Doing therapy play, where he acts out what happened with plushies while describing the events to the squishmallow. Maybe be grows out of it, maybe its his best kept secret.
Maybe Jason is a printed out picture of a crowbar glued onto cardboard while Dick is a weighted Nightwing bird plush that cost him 400$ . Maybe Bruce is a Monoploy board game piece that everyone has been looking for, and Damian is an old cat beanie baby. Maybe steph is a taco squishmallow and Duke is a yellow beanie boo. I'm not sure what Cass might be
#text post#batfam#dc#dc batfam#tim drake#tim drake headcanon#damian wayne#jason todd#dick grayson#bruce wayne#duke thomas#stephanie brown
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Break Through, Break Down / Act III
Trafalgar Law x Fem!Reader Summary: When your captain, Luffy, tells you to run from Bartholomew Kuma on the Sabaody Archipelago instead of fighting, you end up on a submarine. Takes place post-time skip. W/C: 20k C/W: Fic structure: Sabaody Archipelago → Zou spoilers, canon timeline but majority canon-divergent events, she/her pronouns, no use of y/n. Content: anxiety, descriptions of injuries, blood, mentions of torture and violence, mentions of past trauma (Law), Doflamingo.
Labyrinth Series Masterlist
— Scene 1 —
You need to get to Sabaody.
You don’t know how because Law sure as hell isn’t going back to Paradise, not when everything is going to plan. But it must be done; you must be at Sabaody Archipelago in a month. Everything you’ve done to get stronger has been to meet your family back on Sabaody.
You feel like you’ve betrayed the Straw Hats by going to the New World before them. That was the plan after all, but you got so caught up with the Heart Pirates and helping Law that the thought of meeting Luffy at Sabaody had slipped your mind. You scolded yourself every day for it.
Law achieved Warlord status, and as you watch him say farewell to Bepo, Penguin, Shachi, and the rest of the crew, you mull over how much you’ve fucked up the original plan.
It’s been a year and a half since Law presented the ninety-eight pirate hearts he collected on Hachinosu and the two single hearts, one from Seamus Wells and the other from the noble on the passenger ship before the Navy Headquarters. He wore his usual smirk and callous facade while the rest of you stood on the deck of the Polar Tang with guns pointed at you from every angle. From what you remember, the Marines looked mortified, some sick, and others confused—you were used to it at that point, wearing a bored expression while Law went inside the complex to talk with someone higher up. Your anxiety that day spread like wildfire through your body, but you knew he’d get what he wanted.
Now, you stand before the Polar Tang on an island overrun with snow and ice on one side and fire and lava on the other. You wrap your arms around yourself, the thick jacket you wear doing nothing against the frigid wind of Punk Hazard. Law stands beside you with his jacket zipped up to his chin, his katana resting on his shoulder.
“Be careful!” Bepo yells, his paws covering his mouth to project his voice.
“We’ll be fine,” Law calls. “Don’t do anything stupid.”
Penguin laughs before coughing, the winter air tightening his chest. “When are we ever stupid?”
“Bye!” Ikkaku yells, waving at you.
You smile and wave back. “Be safe!”
You have grown closer to Ikkaku during your time on the Polar Tang. She no longer regards you with disdain and is grateful for another woman on the sub. It’s refreshing to have a female friendship again—and the thought makes the taste of Sabaody bitter in your mouth.
Law clicks his tongue and turns, making his way toward the giant laboratory in the mountains. You stand there, watching the Heart Pirates shut the door and descend back into the sea, embarking on their journey to Zou. You sigh deeply and pull the beanie further over your ears.
“C’mon!”
You turn, your gaze remaining on when the submarine submerged. Though they aren’t going in the direction you need to go, and somewhere deep in your soul, you wish you could persuade them to go back over Reverse Mountain to Sabaody.
Law calls your name, and you look toward him. His hand is outreached, and you rush over to him as quickly as possible in this weather and take it. You shake your head to rid your mind of the impossible.
“This guy knows we’re coming, right?”
He clears his throat. “He knows I’m coming.”
“So we’re not going to get attacked?”
“Shouldn’t.”
You roll your lips between your teeth and huddle closer to Law. Glancing up at him, the red tint to his cheeks is mainly from the icy wind, but you know it’s also because you’re holding his hand. You refrain from giggling, knowing he’d only scold you for such trivial things, but he knows you too well.
“You better not be laughing at me.”
You snort. “Never, my love.”
Law rolls his eyes and says nothing, though he squeezes your gloved hand tighter.
“While we’re here, I need you to do something for me.”
You nod with owlish eyes. “Of course.”
“There’s no doubt in my mind that Caesar Clown has this place on lockdown, with cameras and shit… So we need to do this here,” He pauses, looking toward the mountain. “I need you to keep my heart safe.”
Furrowing your eyebrows, you stop, the snow squeaking under your feet. “Why?”
Law senses your worried tone and faces you. “I’m going to give my ‘heart’ to them to prove my loyalty.”
“Your ‘heart’?”
“I have an extra heart from Hachinosu,” Law says. “You’re going to keep mine safe while I hand over this one.”
You purse your lips, your own heart racing. “Okay. Right now?”
“Right now,” He urges, lifting his hand to his chest. “I should’ve done it on the sub, but I got sidetracked…”
You feel your cheeks warm at the connotation. “Yeah, well…”
Law uses Scalpel, and a blue cube slides from his chest. “Keep it safe for me, sweetheart.”
You open the flap of the bag you carry on your back and wrap it in a scarf crafted with Sew. “I have been for two years, haven’t I?”
He snorts and digs around inside his coat for the pirate’s heart. Law inhales sharply before inserting it into the empty slot, his face scrunching in agony. You place your hand on his.
“Careful,” You whisper, your gaze running over his face as his expression evens out.
“I’m good.”
You hum, swinging the backpack over your shoulder. The wind whistles through the barren land, and the laboratory looks further away than it did a second ago. “If you could Shamble us up there right now, I’d be eternally grateful.”
Law gives a sidelong glance but flicks his fingers up anyway. “You’re annoying.”
“I love you,” You tease, leaning up and kissing his freezing cheek.
His gaze softens, and then you’re stumbling.
Before you can complain to him, Law is at the giant door, knocking. You don’t think anyone will answer until it slides open and a cloud of gas emerges.
“Ceasar.”
“Trafalgar Law,” The gas speaks before materialising into a figure. A ten-foot man with horns in a yellow stripy jumpsuit and a purple cape towers over you, and you let out a squeak of surprise. “Who’s this?”
“My assistant.”
Caesar huffs and looks you up and down. “Ugh, fine! Come with me. We have business to discuss before I let you roam around here… unsupervised.”
You glance at Law, who looks straight ahead and follows the gas man inside. There’s a bad feeling swirling in your stomach, but you pay it no mind.
— Scene 2 —
The inside of the laboratory is unsettling, almost as much as the looming presence of Caesar as he watches over you. Law is elsewhere, performing his part of the contract, healing Caesar’s underlings while you stay in this room. You make no sudden movements and keep your breathing steady.
“So, what do you do out here? On Punk Hazard?”
Caesar narrows his eyes. “Experiments.”
You nod, knowing you weren’t getting more of an answer than that. “Cool.”
The scientist makes no sound, and you chew on your bottom lip.
“I could’ve sworn I’ve seen your face in the newspaper. Who are you again?”
You glance at Caesar, surprised he asked you a question but nervous about the former statement. “Law’s assistant.”
“Huh,” Caesar mused. “Maybe I’m thinking of the wrong person…”
Your stomach flips, and before you comprehend the situation, Caesar has you hanging in the air by your throat.
“A Straw Hat,” He growls, his gas tightening around your neck. “Trafalgar Law brought a pirate into my laboratory.”
You struggle to breathe and claw at the invisible hand. “No, it’s not like that, please.”
“Law and I signed a contract,” Caesar says. “I don’t remember seeing your name in there.”
“I’m just here to learn,” You squeeze your eyes closed and squeak out the syllables.
“Learn about what?”
“Caesar.”
The scientist freezes, his gas turning icy against your skin. “Law…”
“Put her down. I won’t ask again.”
You feel your feet hit the floor, and then you crumble. You inhale sharply, the oxygen burning your lungs as you gulp it down hungrily. Coughing, you rub at your chest. “Asshole.”
“Why did you bring a pirate here?”
Law huffs harshly, glancing at you to see if you’re okay. When you are, he cocks his head at Caesar. “She’s my assistant. If you have a problem with that, I’ll happily turn your underlings back as they were.”
Caesar giggles nervously. “No problems. None at all. Have you finished with them?”
“Yes.”
And then Caesar flies from the room. Law rushes over to you and helps you stand, cursing under his breath.
“I shouldn’t have left him alone with you.”
You smile weakly, resting your palm on his cheek. “I’m fine.”
“You’re not,” He sits you down on the couch. “Fuck.”
He inspects your neck; his fingers light on your skin as he traces the blooming bruises, leaving goosebumps in his wake.
“What do we do now?” You ask, deflecting his attention. Law’s gaze remains on your neck.
“We lay low, try not to draw attention to ourselves while we’re here. I need to gain their trust.”
— Scene 3 —
It's been a month since you and Law arrived at Punk Hazard, and it’s been nothing short of boring. But Sabaody never left your mind. The date of the meeting came and went, and you felt guilt deep in your stomach, the feeling making you sick. There’s nothing you could have said or done, though you know Law wanted you to be there—he’d apologised every day, but it just wasn’t possible.
Most days are the same: wake up, eat a meal of potato, rice, and curry, walk around the facility, eat another serving of potato, rice, and curry, and go to sleep. It’s mundane, but Law ensures there is a means to the end—find the SAD production room. It’s why you’re required to wander around the facility all day to inspect the thousands of rooms and decipher which is the one to destroy.
You’ve had no luck so far; there are men in yellow suits in every direction who forbid you from going certain ways, but you aren’t stupid— you know the hallways lead to where you need to go. You just don’t know how to go about it. Sure, you could use Seam, and your mind and ability have strengthened substantially since Hachinosu. Still, there’s an unknown number of people in the facility, and anything above 300 souls would send you comatose. The limitation frustrates you.
Caesar and his underling, Monet, project clear disdain toward you, but it’s nothing you can’t handle. The winged woman is eerie, always watching you, like she knows you’re being untruthful about your intentions. There are moments when you’re walking the corridors, and there are screams, child-like wails of terror and anguish that have your hair standing on end. You choose not to ask Caesar or Monet about it; that would be foolish. Law says he’s heard it too but doesn’t know where it’s coming from—the cries echo like they’re everywhere, with no one place to pinpoint them to. It’s unsettling.
“Located.”
Law whispers it as he passes by you breezily. You gulp and suppress your relieved smile; the word brings you hope.
You know Caesar’s hazmat crew hovers over you, the surveillance snails monitoring your every movement, but you neglect to care when you’ve just heard that you’ll soon be leaving. You don’t dare glance back at Law as he walks down the hallway you just came from and clench your fists tight to avoid doing so.
A faraway scream draws you from your daze, and when it continues, you look back at Law. He’s at the end of the hall, stopped with his head tilted. You take a step, but a loud, echoing thump startles you.
“Navy’s here,” Law calls, and then he takes off down the hall toward Building A. You sigh, perplexed as to how he could know that. “C’mon.”
Your heart races as you do, the winter boots you wear barely gripping the slick vinyl floors. As you catch up to Law, you notice he’s taken on a leisurely stroll.
“How do you know the Navy’s here?” You raise an eyebrow. Law huffs a laugh and adjusts his katana on his shoulder.
“I heard chaos outside; looked in the surveillance room.”
Your jaw drops. “How’d you get in there?”
Law doesn’t respond since he knows you know the answer anyway. You give him a sidelong glance.
“I’ve been trying to get in there for weeks…” You mumble, pouting. “And all I had to do was ask you.”
Law shrugs and takes the left hallway at the fork.
“Why are the Navy here anyway?”
“I don’t know,” Law says, voice low. “But I don’t like it.”
The knock is incessant, and it gets louder with each passing second.
When you get to the door, Law huffs with irritation. He presses a red button, and the thick sheet of metal slides open a few feet.
“Trafalgar Law.”
You decide to hang back, not wanting to alert the Marines of your presence… besides, Law is a Warlord, and you’re not.
You recognise the Navy Vice Admiral when he speaks, his deep timbre annoyed. “Trafalgar Law.”
Law scoffs lightly. “What brings you to my vacation home?”
You close your eyes at his quip, his body leaning carelessly against the wall. The wind whistles harshly, and the icy air nips at your ears. It’s the only sound for a minute, the Navy seemingly shocked at Law’s presence.
“Trafalgar! We understand you’re a Warlord, but we need to get past. Step aside!” The voice is familiar, and you comb through your memories to figure out who it belongs to. You faintly recall a woman with a sword, someone who Zoro complained about. “We already know you’re not the only one on this island.”
You bite your tongue. There’s no way she could know you’re here. Law narrows his eyes.
“What are you talking about?”
Tashigi, you remember. That’s her name. When she doesn’t answer, you dare a peek at her. She holds a Baby Transponder Snail in her hand, the gastropod warbling as it gains a signal.
“Hello?—”
Your heart stops.
“My name is Monkey D. Luffy!”
You can’t move, the icy wind blowing through the crack in the door almost tipping you over. There’s no way. You touch Law’s back, begging to look at the snail closer.
But you physically deflate when the call goes on and realise it’s a recording.
“He said cold and named the island,” Tashigi’s voice cuts off your daze. “Given those facts, it's almost undeniable that the signal was sent from here.”
Law remains silent.
“And you’ve met Straw Hat before, haven’t you?” Smoker asks, folding his arms over his chest. “You helped him escape from Marineford.”
You gulp and back away. If they knew you were here…
“Alright then, what now?” Law sighs. “I know you Marines are good at faking those distress signals.”
Smoker raises an eyebrow, his cigar bobbing between his lips. “If you’re insinuating that this is a trap we set, you’re wrong.”
“Is that so?” Law scoffs. “Well, I haven’t got any information for you.”
“You and I both know that’s bullshit,” Smoker growls. “Now, let us inside that lab.”
“It’s my vacation home, that’s all. Beat it,” Law says, his tone growing agitated. “The Navy abandoned this place, so why does it matter if I’m here? I see nobody else around.”
You’re on the verge of sprinting. The mention of Luffy and hearing his voice through the Snail has made you feel sick. You betrayed them, and now they’re here? You don’t think you can face them.
“And if Straw Hat does come knocking, I’ll behead him for you. Now, get lost.”
You almost stumble and glare at the back of Law’s head—empty threats.
Smoker and Tashigi say nothing, but they aren’t leaving. You raise your hand, ready to send their souls to Seam, when there’s a rumble behind you.
“Wha—” A collection of footsteps clamber down the stairs, and you furrow your brows, your heart clenching with fear. What is that?
Law looks at you, his eyes widening as he spots something you can’t. You slowly turn, ignoring the chatter of confusion outside, and your jaw opens in both horror and shock.
There are children—tens of them, running toward you, all dressed in the same white gown. But what puzzles you more is that some of them are 4 times your height.
“What the…” Law muses, his voice trailing off. Your chest heaves like your lungs are trying to increase the oxygen to your brain because… what are you looking at?
The voices that scream behind them cause a chill down your spine. “We gotta get outta here!”
“Look! There’s a door!”
It can’t be. You blink, tears pooling in your eyes.
Law’s brows tug together as he tries to figure out what the hell is going on.
Before your eyes, a large raccoon dog throws itself past you, kicking the door wider. You recognise the hat instantly and feel your knees buckle. More people rush past, and you’re disoriented by the chaos around you.
“Woah! It’s freezing out here…”
“Nami…” You whisper with confusion. “Nami!”
You turn around to face the door, your hands clasped together on your chest. You hope you’re not mistaken.
Your name falls from her lips, and it's like the world is rewarding you for sticking it out and for surviving this long. She gasps, her familiar red hair a blur as she wraps her arms around you.
“Nami,” You cry, pulling her tighter against you.
“We thought—”
“I know,” Pulling your face back to explain yourself, Nami brushes stray hairs away from your eyes. “I’m so sorry I couldn’t get to Sabaody. I was already here, and—”
“Don’t apologise,” Nami exclaims, tears sliding down her cheeks. “I’m so happy to see you.”
You frown, searching her eyes for any hint of a lie—you’re sure they’re upset and angry with you for not coming back when everyone else made the effort. But she’s genuine; she’s not mad.
Law stands awkwardly in the doorway, staring down Smoker as he grapples with the shock of seeing so many children burst from the laboratory. And as confused and irritated Law is at Caesar for keeping these kids hostage, he can’t think about that when the Navy stands before him, ready to attack. Especially when you’re here, behind him, reuniting with your crew.
“Hey, hey, hey, Franky the Tank!”
A stunned laugh forces its way out of your chest, and you turn. Franky is coming toward you in a form you haven’t seen, with two children and Sanji behind him. They don’t seem to notice you and Nami yet, only the hoard of kids they saved.
“It’s the Straw Hats…” You hear Tashigi call outside. Fear clings to you, and you shove Nami toward Franky and Sanji.
“Go!” You yell. Sanji’s ears seem to perk up at the sound of your voice, and when he mumbles your name, he’s jumping off Franky and running.
Law grunts but is focused on the Marines. Sanji yells your name again, a broad grin on his mouth.
“My sweet!” He brings you into a hug. “I thought I would never see you again, my love. Are you okay?”
You leer and nod, your cheeks hurting when Chopper and Franky realise it’s you, too.
“I’m so sorry,” You repeat, taking advantage of the Navy’s shock to talk to your friends for a bit longer.
“Luffy told us everything,” Sanji reassures. “We’re not mad at you. We could never be.”
You purse your lips in an attempt to stop crying.
“A severed head?” A yell echoes through the wind, and you look at Franky, who holds one.
You’re at a loss for words, and you don’t think your heart can take this right now. Rationality takes over your emotions, and panic arises inside you. “You have to go! The Navy’s here!”
“The Navy?” Nami asks. The children are circled around Franky, who tries his best to distract them from the impending danger around them, face wet with tears from seeing you.
“I’ll catch up,” You say, sniffling. “Go!”
Chopper squeaks as he cries. “I missed you.”
Nami, after wiping her cheeks, grabs Chopper and Sanji’s wrists. “She’s right. We should go.”
You inhale sharply, watching as your friends try and quickly maneuver the kids down the hallway you pointed to.
“Hey, wait,” Nami squints in Law's direction. “We know him.”
Chopper gasps. “Yeah, we saw him in Sabaody. What’s his name again?”
Then Nami’s expression turns into one of betrayal. “You didn’t kidnap these kids, did you?”
You shake your head, upset she’d even think of Law like that. But, then again, the only person who knows him is you.
“No!” You plead. “This is the first we’ve seen of them.”
Sanji makes a surprised sound that turns into a growl. “What’s he doing here?”
Everyone’s attention turns to the Vice Admiral, who has moved back onto the snow.
“Smoker!” Sanji points at him. “And Tashigi! Looking good…”
Law rolls his eyes. “Are you gonna leave before they attack, or not?”
“We should go,” Chopper whines, tugging Nami’s arm. You look between your crew and the Navy, the tension in the air growing tenfold.
“Quick!” Sanji shouts. “We can’t get out this way. Go down that hallway!”
The children start screaming while they run, following the direction Sanji pointed. Nami gives you one last smile before trailing after them, and soon, it’s just you and Law.
Law takes the stairs down the ice, and the Navy backs up as he does so. You follow close behind.
Your name falls from Smoker’s lips as a snarl. It seems he’s just noticed you. “You’ve caused us a lotta trouble…”
Law guards your body with his own.
“So there are others here!” Tashigi exclaims.
Law shrugs. “Guess so. It’s a shock for me, too.”
Without replying, Tashigi draws her sword. “Marines! Track down the Straw Hats!”
Behind her, there’s a collective yell, the men inching closer. You peek around Law’s bicep, watching them.
“Wait,” Smoker says sternly. “Back down.”
But, before you or the Navy can comprehend the situation, Law sticks out his hand. “Room.”
You gape as a phantom wind pushes the Navy back, the blue dome hardly visible through the thick cloud. “Law…”
He doesn’t hear you. “And Takt.”
Ice cracks beyond the cloud, and you step beside him. “So, we’re doing this?”
Law sighs. “They won’t leave…”
Smoker and Tashigi look behind them, both frozen in place. There’s a large dark silhouette looming over the Marines. You tilt your head in wonder when you realise it’s their battleship.
“Shit,” You murmur, glancing up at Law to see his eyes closed. “Careful…”
Law swallows, acknowledging your warning.
“I lied to you for your own good,” He calls to Smoker. “You should’ve listened. And now that you’ve seen the truth… I can’t let you leave.”
The chatter of the Marines is almost deafening, and you wince.
“Stay behind me,” Smoker growls to his subordinates. He draws the staff from his back and points it at Law. You narrow your eyes. How dare he wield that at him.
Beside you, Law reaches for his katana, pulling it from the scabbard. He smirks, his katana blade reflecting the glare of the snow.
It could be so easy for you to just send Smoker’s soul to Seam, to watch his body go limp, to defeat him. But, since he has a Logia-type Devil Fruit, it’s dangerous for you to do so.
“Don’t get too close to him,” Law mumbles. “He touches you with that stick of his, and it’s over.”
“I know,” You sigh, matching Tashigi’s stance. “You, too.”
The battleship is suspended in the air above you, the hull of the ship to the sky. The ground shakes under your feet. Law changes his position, lowering his arm.
The Marines behind Smoker and Tashigi yell out, but you pay them no mind.
“That was the Samurai,” Law mutters. You furrow your eyebrows and look up at him.
“Who?”
“The severed head.”
“Oh,” You frown, regretting not paying closer attention.
Law’s free hand moves up again; this time, the debris from the battleship flies around, narrowly missing the Marines.
“Give the ship back,” Smoker deadpans.
Law smirks. “Eh, fine. But let me make one adjustment.”
Your lips form a straight line. “Stop playing with them.”
“Yes, ma’am.” And then he swings his katana upwards, the blade cutting the air. There’s a collective gasp, and then the ship splits into two, and the sound of wood cracking is deafening.
The two halves of the ship lower slowly, Law moving his finger down slightly to prompt the movement. He stares straight ahead, watching the Marines panic. You watch in awe as a giant iceberg levitates behind it, and Law quickly slashes his sword multiple times to cut the ice.
The chunks, plus the ship halves and the debris, start falling into the ground, sending the area into more chaos, the screams and shouts echoing far past the laboratory.
The inside of Room is a mess, like a snow globe just shaken.
“Let’s go, Admiral!” A voice bounces off the ice.
Law scoffs. “I don’t think so…”
You do nothing but admire the control Law has over the tonnes of wood and ice as they join together like magnets. It reminds you of a game you used to play as a child.
“Hey! You work for the government too, Bud!”
“Wait until we tell HQ that you attacked us!”
Law’s tongue pokes the inside of his cheek, a wry laugh leaving his throat. He flips the katana in his hand, pointing the blade to the ground. “Scan.”
He drags the blade perpendicular to the ground before propping it back up on his shoulder and closing his outstretched fist. You know the play; he’s done it hundreds of times before.
A collective thud sounds behind you, and you don’t have to turn to know it’s the Marines’ Baby Transponder Snails.
There’s a crazed look in Law’s eye that excites you.
“Warlord or not, you’ve gone too far,” Smoker says, his body turning to smoke around him. And then he takes off, speeding toward Law. Your gasp is smothered by the innate response to protect Law, your body throwing itself before him.
Law says nothing, knowing you hate when he intervenes.
“Needles.”
A large one materialises in your hand, and before Smoker reaches you, you swing it. Law jumps back, his katana out. He presses his back to yours, slashing the smoke that swirls around him. You work in tandem, cutting and slicing the air. You see Smoker’s top half in the sky, speaking to the Marines. It’s your cue to elbow Law.
He faces them and swings the katana, cutting all of the Marines in half. They all scream, but you don’t take your eyes off of Smoker. He lands in front of you.
“Trafalgar Law!” Tashigi yells, sprinting at him.
Smoker stands to his full height before you, noticing Tashigi. “Stop! You can’t win!”
She doesn’t let up, positioning her sword beside her head. Tashigi jumps, her blade over her head, and she comes down on Law.
You take the opportunity to send the Marine’s souls to Seam, and the influx makes you lightheaded. They all slump, the halves of their bodies laying limply on the ice, and you’re grateful for the silence.
Swords clang, and you turn to see two halves of Tashigi’s sword fly through the air. They have yet to notice their Marines are unresponsive.
Smoker falters when he sees Tashigi’s torso slip off her hips, her legs remaining stuck in the ice.
The wind is the only sound; it blows harshly against your face and sneaks its way through your thick coat, chilling you to the bone. You see Law standing there through blurred vision, your eyes watering at the sting of the cold.
“Why won’t you finish me? Trafalgar!”
Law clicks his tongue. “Weaklings like you don’t get to decide where you die.”
The needle in your hand drops to the ground, and then Smoker staggers over to Tashigi, his voice tight and cautious. With the Marines quiet, there’s nothing to be worried about.
Law stalks toward you, his hat-shrouded gaze darkening when he sees you shivering. Immediately, the wind stops. You inhale as he stands before you.
“You could’ve done that before,” You say, noticing the wind blowing harder outside the small bubble around you.
Law shrugs. “We need to get inside and figure out what the hell is going on.”
You nod, swallowing thickly. “How are they here?”
“I don't know,” Law whispers, knowing you’re talking about the children. “But I’m gonna kick Caesar’s ass.”
“Law!”
The Warlord sighs with something akin to defeat and turns. “What?”
A cloud of smoke is heading straight for you, but Law quickly slashes it with his katana.
“You may be a Warlord, but you’re still just a pirate,” Smoker grunts as he dodges Law’s attack. “Just like her.”
Another needle forms in your grasp, and you jump to the side to avoid Smoker’s staff, the end dangerously close to your shoulder. “Shit.”
The smoke cloud rises above you. Law is quick to swipe, but Smoker’s quicker. The katana clangs against the metal staff with a sharp zing; Law focuses on keeping the end of the staff away from you.
Smoker’s hand wielding the staff stays the same, and you don’t realise the rest of his body turning to smoke. He rounds Law, and his other hand tightens around Law’s neck.
You gasp, stabbing your needle into the space where Smoker’s body should be.
The Admiral materialises and uses his strength to slam Law’s head into the ice. Law grunts and you aren’t quick enough to react to how fast Smoker raises his staff and slams it into Law’s face.
The impact is loud, but where you expect blood and flesh, there’s only green wood.
“Sea-prism stone, huh?”
You spin, seeing Law with his katana ready. Smoker meets him halfway, the metal connecting again. Instead of staying there, the katana keeps going, the momentum too fast to slow, and the mountain of icebergs and battleship Law created before slices in half.
The Marines below are still in Seam, and you freeze at the realisation—they’re going to get crushed.
You’re torn but ultimately choose to return their souls to their bodies. The cacophony of noise starts again, and the men flee with terror, confused about where they are.
They run out of Room, having figured out how to stay safe from Law. A lone Marine runs for Tashigi and picks her up, taking her with him.
Behind you, Law and Smoker keep fighting. Grunts and snarls combine with the ringing of metal on metal to create a symphony of a duel.
You watch the Marines leave, doing nothing to stop them—your objective now is to find out why there were children inside the laboratory and how you didn’t know after being here for a month. Where was Caesar hiding them? And for what reason? It sickens you.
Debris flies in Room; Law’s ability is perfectly altered, so nothing hits you. A harsh call of your name causes you to spin.
Law stands behind a jagged piece of rock, Smoker’s body leaning over it—the wild look in his eye returning.
“Scalpel.”
You run, feet slipping in the snow. With your hands outstretched, threads weave quickly to catch the heart that flies out of Smoker’s back. The Vice Admiral heaves, his body stuck in slow motion as he realises what happened. You know the look all too well.
You flick your finger to send his heart to Law, who catches it. Smoker falls to his knees, his cigars falling from between his teeth and extinguishing.
“You can beg,” Law snarls. “But I don’t have to tell you a damn thing.”
You wince when you round the rock as Smoker grunts and falls face-first into the snow.
“C’mon.”
You trail behind Law before catching up to him. He holds Smoker’s heart in his palm.
“We need to find Caesar,” You say, watching him shove the heart inside his coat. “Creepy bastard.”
Law’s jaw is set. “I’m gonna kill him.”
You click your tongue. “You told me I wasn’t allowed to, so you can’t. Not until the plan is done. We need him.”
“I—”
“Hey! Hello!”
Your mouth opens slightly. “No…”
“Whatcha doin’ out here?”
A smile breaks across your face, and you stop. Law keeps walking, only pausing because you do. “Luffy!”
Law’s eyes widen. “Straw Hat.”
You laugh; it’s wild and full of joy. “Luffy!”
Your Captain cackles and screams your name. “Hey!”
There’s a collective gasp, and then several heads peek out behind Brownbeard’s back: Robin, Zoro, Usopp, Brook.
You cover your mouth with your hand, the emotions you’ve kept suppressed finally exploding when they all jump down and rush you.
Robin is the first to slam into you, her arms tight around your shoulders. “Look at you.”
Tears stream down your cheeks, your cheeks hurting.
“Hey, it’s my turn,” Zoro grumbles, waving Robin away before his arm circles your neck and pulls you into his shoulder.
“Yo ho ho ho!” Brook laughs. “Isn’t it nice to see you…”
Usopp runs into the back of Zoro, his hands clutching the sleeves of your jacket. “You’re here!”
“I missed you guys,” You laugh.
“We missed you!” Robin says, giggling behind her hand.
“Get off her,” Luffy yells. “My turn!”
Usopp and Zoro are yanked from your body, and you have half a mind to prepare for the impact of Luffy pulling you toward him with his rubber arms.
“I’m so happy you’re okay!” Luffy exclaims, wrapping his arms around you ten times.
You choke out a sob. “I’m happy you guys are okay. I’m so sorry I couldn’t meet you at Sabaody.”
“Don’t worry about it!” Usopp says. “The only thing you missed on Fishman Island was Sanji bleeding out every 10 seconds.”
You shake your head with disbelief. “Why am I not surprised?”
You all laugh together before you notice the extra legs hanging off Luffy’s lower back. Your mouth opens to ask about it, but Zoro cuts you off.
“Don’t ask. It’s a long story.”
You nod and point back at Law. “That’s Law.”
“I know you,” Zoro eyes him suspiciously. “You were at Sabaody.”
Law doesn’t acknowledge it; his attention is solely on you. He won’t admit it, but his chest is full of warmth—your smile never fails to make him feel this way.
“Thanks for helping me back at Marineford,” Luffy says, stopping his stride in front of Law.
Law’s annoyed that Luffy pulled his focus away from you. “Don’t mention it.”
“Nami, Franky, Sanji, and Chopper were here before,” You say. “Did you get separated?”
Robin furrows her eyebrows. “Here? They’re meant to be on the Sunny.”
“Idiots…”
“Of course, they are…”
“They’re here?”
“Hey, over there,” Usopp yells, his arm straight out. You turn, your attention diverted. “There’s a Marine on the ground.”
You look to where Usopp points. “That’s Smokey.”
Luffy’s ears perk up. “Smokey?”
You gasp when you see Tashigi running straight for Law, tears on her face. “Damn you!”
The Marines follow close behind her, their expressions twisted with anger.
“Really?” Law sighs. “Room.”
He takes his katana and jabs the air several times, but it’s enough. “Shambles.”
Tashigi stumbles, gripping her chest. The Vice Admiral and his Captain stay down, their bodies limp in the snow.
“Are they dead?” Zoro asks, his voice low. You shake your head.
“Luffy, we gotta go!” Usopp screams. “Marines, incoming!”
“Wait,” Your captain says, glancing at Law. “Traffy—”
“Head to the back of the lab. You’ll see what you’re looking for.”
Luffy nods and makes a sound of confirmation that he understands, and then he looks at you. “You coming with?”
Your eyes widen, your throat growing tight. “What?”
“Are you coming with us?”
Your crew is silent, the yells of the Marines inching closer with every second. “I–uh, I—”
“Never mind!” Usopp cuts you off; his voice is full of panic. Brownbeard has already taken off with him and the others, leaving you and Luffy alone. “Luffy! Hurry up!”
“I’ll see you soon,” Luffy says, a smile on his face.
You don’t return it and nod. “Okay.”
Law stands in the doorway, eyes tracking Luffy as he enters the fog. You make it up the steps with a frown, noticing the heart in Law’s grip. Smoker’s heart.
“C’mon,” Law turns, closing the door when you’re safely inside. “You okay?”
“I think so,” You wipe your forehead with the back of your hand. Law knows not to push further, to let you digest your emotions before he asks again. He gives you a sidelong glance when you fall into step beside him, concern swimming in his gaze.
“What now?” You ask, pulling the ends of the fingers of your gloves. You peel them off and shove them into your pocket.
“I need to speak to Caesar.”
— Scene 4 —
“What have you done now, Law?” Caesar snaps. You hover behind Law, eyes darting around the room.
“Nothing,” Law says nonchalantly. “I took care of it.”
“Why was the Navy here in the first place?” The scientist asks, eyeing Law suspiciously.
He shrugs, resting his ankle on his knee as he leans back on the couch. “Distress call, apparently.”
Caesar’s gaze moves to you. “Are you distressed?”
Law scoffs, clicking his fingers to divert the scientist’s attention from you to him. “Not from her. But perhaps from one of the tens of children you’ve been keeping here…”
Monet makes a sound from the corner, her wings unfurling slightly. “Watch it.”
Caesar’s eyes widen. “You didn’t tell the Navy, did you?”
“They saw for themselves.”
“Argh! Get out,” Caesar growls. “I need to figure this out.”
The door clicks behind you, and you bring the Earpiece Transponder Snail to your ear and adjust it.
“I should’ve known you’d do this.”
You wink at Law and press the top of the Snail. A crackling sound comes through the receiver. You planted a Black Transponder Snail under the couch Law was sitting on.
The call is outgoing, and you concentrate on the voices. One is Caesar, the other, you’ve never heard. It’s deep and jesty, the tone getting harsher with every request Caesar makes.
The call ends, and you relay it to Law when you walk down the hallway. A room moves with you, Law effectively removing all sound within the dome from the outside. It’s helped you more times than you can count.
“He says, ‘I can kill them all. The Straw Hats, the G-5 crew, and Firefox Kin’emon. Joker will ensure the losses are officially listed as sea accidents.”
“Joker, huh?”
Your eyebrows tug together. “Who is that?”
“Doflamingo.”
Men in yellow suits run past you, and you guess they’re on their way to find your crew and the children.
“What?” Your voice is close to a growl, stopping abruptly. “That’s who I heard… he sounds insane.”
The voice on the Transponder Snail was bone-chilling.
Law doesn’t look at you. “You know he is.”
When Law told you of his childhood a year ago, within the safety of his Room, you didn’t realise just how evil Donquixote Doflamingo was. Law cut open his chest and bared himself to you, his voice raw and eyes glassy. He told you how he met Bepo, Penguin, and Shachi and found his crew. It ended with you in tears and Law’s head in your neck, your fingers working out the tiny tangles in his hair. As he calmed down, you spoke of your childhood—the girl stuck in Seam, your parents, Luffy saving your island, and you joining his crew. The night was a dark one, one you don’t wish to recall that often, but it was vulnerable, your souls intertwining with no way of undoing them. You’ve been attached at the hip since, challenging Bepo’s position as Law’s favourite—he would never tell Bepo, but it’s you.
“What do we do?”
“Continue with the plan.”
— Scene 5 —
Continuing with the plan went as you expected. Badly.
The sea prism chains around your body make you dizzy. They rub against your skin, leaving it raw. You curse whoever discovered the stone was harmful to Devil Fruit users.
Someone is talking, but you can’t hear them, your head too full of cotton to comprehend anything. You know Law lies beside you, and Luffy is on the other side of him. Robin and Franky are to your left, and Smoker and Tashigi sit opposite them. The cell is small, from what you saw when your eyes opened for a moment before you fell back into the abyss.
With closed eyes, you groan, trying to shift your hip into a different position—being like this is severely uncomfortable.
“You shouldn’t put your trust in others, Law,” Caesar taunts, and your eyes fly open. It doesn’t make sense he would say that unprovoked unless—
“No,” You gasp, wriggling on the spot, pushing your arms out to try and break the chains. “No! Please!”
Law turns to you quickly, seeing your panic-stricken expression. His eyes scan your body for any sign of injury, his heart racing at the possibility of you being hurt.
“I see your little assistant has figured it out, shurororo,” Caesar laughs. “If you’re worried about your heart, Vergo’s taking good care of it.”
Vergo. The name races through your mind; where had you heard that before?
The man stands behind the scientists on the other side of the wire, his grip around a blue cube holding a heart with an erratic heartbeat. But it can’t be. It should be the heart of the pirate Law stole it from, not his actual heart.
But your disbelief is punctured when Law screams out in agony, his body writhing.
“I’m sorry,” You cry, watching Law squeeze his eyes shut. “Please, stop.”
“I know you’re a rather shrewd man, but you never thought to worry about my secretary,” Caesar says, and you can’t bear to look.
It’s all your fault. “I’m sorry.”
He moans, his body slowly lengthening back to normal.
“It’s okay,” Law exhales, voice gravelly. “It’s not your fault.”
“Are you okay, Traffy?”
“What’s not her fault?” Robin pipes up, her head tilted.
You don’t look at her; you focus solely on the man beside you. It's a silent conversation through your eyes, with a painful frown on your face.
Law glares at you through his lashes; the guilt of giving you the responsibility of his heart in the first place eats at him. “It’s not your fault. I asked you to.”
For someone wrapped in sea prism stone and having his heart in the enemy’s grip, Law is oddly energetic. You eye him suspiciously; indeed, if he did have a plan, he’d have told you…
You shake your head, not hearing him.
“Enough domestics,” If looks could kill, Caesar’d be dead. “I thought I’d found a friend in you, Law. I’m disappointed.”
The captain pauses the heaving of his chest, a smirk gracing his mouth. “So, it was all her, huh? Fine, I can admit that I wasn’t wary of her. That one’s on me. I just didn’t expect someone so smart to work for such a dumbass.”
Caesar grunts, his fist swinging toward Law’s heart again.
You shake your head, the adrenaline in your veins heightening as law keens over in pain again.
“You’re amazing, Traffy,” Luffy says mindlessly. “He has your heart, but you’re still alive. Cool!”
Smoker scoffs from the corner. “Pathetic… what’d you do with mine?”
Caesar breaks your staring contest with the Admiral, giggling as he raises another blue cube. “You mean this? Shurororo.”
Smoker makes a disgruntled sound. “You son of a—”
“Uh uh,” The scientist smiles. “Who’s in control right now?”
“Master,” Monet appears behind him, and you jolt against the chains. You bare your teeth at her, pure rage coursing through you at the sight of her. She must’ve searched your unconscious body for Law’s heart since you never parted with it. The thought makes you shiver. “The feed’s ready.”
A large white sheet dispenses from the ceiling, and a bright visual of outside the laboratory flashes on the screen. There’s a large blue-striped candy positioned in the middle.
Caesar holds a device in his hand that you assume is connected to a monstrous number of Transponder Snails. “This is Smiley!”
You furrow your eyebrows, seeing a giant magenta slime ball moving feverishly in the snow.
“He’s a living incarnation of the toxic H2S gas that destroyed this island four years ago!”
A memory flashes in your mind; you sit in Law’s office on the Polar Tang, looking over photos in a book.
“Two years ago, when Vegapunk was using the island, the island exploded when one of his scientists threw a fit with his Devil Fruit, rendering it uninhabitable…”
You gasp, using the limited movement of your hand to hit Law’s bicep. He nods, knowing what you’ve just realised.
“That was the problem with my last test,” Caesar continues. “They were saturated with the deadly gas, but they were still able to evacuate. Boring! Disappointing! So I made a new one!”
You cringe and look at Robin, whose usually stoic expression is slightly twisted.
“The candy here boosts his poisonous composition, making him one hundred times more deadly, shurororo!”
“This is bad,” Tashigi mumbles; it’s the first time you’ve heard her speak since you’ve been awake.
“Now, let the party begin!”
On the screen, the slimy ball erupts; its face starts melting down, and the bottom of it turns gaseous. Hundreds of people are outside the lab, their bodies like ants on the video feed.
You watch as the gas swallows them, and when there’s no movement from beyond the purple clouds, you balk.
“This is crazy,” Smoker mumbles.
“Everyone out there,” Luffy says. “They’re all going to die.”
The cage jolts and creaks. Your body sways with the movement. “What’s happening?”
“Shurororororo. Have fun!”
There’s a crack and metal on metal behind you, and then the cage swings backward. An icy wind hits you, and snow immediately starts pelting the cell.
“Fucking hell,” Smoker grumbles as the cage starts rising. The swaying isn’t doing you any good, the ground getting further and further away.
Luffy shivers, his teeth chattering. “I’m gonna be sick.”
“No, you’re not,” Robin says. “Enjoy the ride.”
You feel the cage rock, but being suspended this high isn’t as scary as the impending gas.
The sudden commotion of cheering has you paying attention to the ground. There are hundreds of Marines surrounding the cage, and Tashigi gasps, throwing herself against the wall of the cell.
The cage lowers, and the chains holding it creak under its weight.
“No…” She whimpers, her eyes wide as she looks up. Above you, the purple gas looms. It moves fast and isn’t showing any signs of slowing.
“I gotta say,” Franky chimes in, making you blink out of your stupor. “They really built this lab as a fortress, huh?”
Robin shrugs a shoulder. “Very true.”
Tashigi makes a sound of indignation. “How are you two so calm right now?”
“Yeah,” Luffy ponders. “How are we getting outta this?”
Law sighs, and your attention falls on him. He definitely has a plan he didn’t tell you about, and you’re secretly seething about it. “I wasn’t expecting Vergo, but no matter. Straw Hat, we’re sticking with the plan.”
You scoff in surprise. “What plan?”
Robin and Franky smile smugly beside you, and you suddenly feel like an outsider.
“Time for the counterattack.”
Luffy leers, his expression turning to one of mischief.
You shake your head. “So everyone knows about this plan but me?”
“I didn't know,” Tashigi offers, but you huff with frustration.
You won’t ask Law here, but the idea that you weren’t included stings. He gives you an apologetic look, but you remain deadpan.
“We need to speed this up,” Law says. “If anyone can burn things, now would be the time to say it.”
“Franky can burn things!” Luffy laughs. “He’s got laser beams, too!”
“Can you set fire to that Navy ship down there?”
“Huh? You mean half a Navy ship?”
“Whatever,” Law mutters. “Yeah.”
“Sweet. Sit back and be impressed, ladies,” Franky jumps to his feet and leans back. You roll your eyes but do so anyway, the back of your head thumping against the metal. “Fireball!”
The heat speeds past you, warming you briefly before the cold seeps back in. Marines scream as the Navy ship behind them goes up in flames.
The smoke suffocates your lungs, and you cough, the air burning your throat. The air eventually clears, and Franky is nowhere to be seen. You furrow your eyebrows as you look around the small space.
“Now, what?”
Law sighs, standing. The chains around him go slack, clanging sharply to the ground. You blink.
“Are you kidding?”
“What?!”
“How did you do that?” Tashigi asks, her voice light.
Law looks down at you, his hand rubbing his chest. “Caesar’s Transponder Snails can’t see us, so we only have a few minutes to move.”
“How’d you get those off?” Luffy gapes.
“I’ve been here for months. I replaced some chains about two weeks ago. I thought something like this would happen.”
“And I didn’t know because…?”
He sticks out his hand, his katana materialising before him. “We’ll talk about this later.”
Scoffing, you look away from him, feeling the sea-prism chains loosen around you. “And you just happened to get the normal one?”
Law tries not to take your bitter tone to heart, but he clenches his jaw and slashes his katana around the cage to cut everyone’s chains.
Once Luffy’s free, he jumps up, screaming with happiness. You’re not in the mood to do the same.
“Hey, Traffy!” Luffy yells, prying open the wire of the left wall. “Where do we go?”
Law clicks his tongue. “We’ll start by—”
“Okay!” Luffy flings himself out of the hole, and you watch him freefall. You go to call after him but figure it's useless when he lands on a railing around the main building.
“Tch,” Law scoffs, glancing at you. “Quickly.”
“I’m going to see my Sunny!” Franky exclaims. “See ya!”
The purple cloud isn’t far away, and the sight of it causes anxiety to prickle your insides. It spills over the mountain, and Law uses Shambles to transport you, Smoker, Tashigi, and Robin inside the laboratory.
Law directs you away from them immediately, tugging you down the hall.
“This way.”
— Scene 6 —
Law walks beside you, his steps light. You don’t speak but are eager to see where the SAD room has been.
There is a rattling of footsteps in front of you, and when the men in the yellow suits point their weapons at you, you sigh. Law quickly slices them down using Room, and then you look up.
A giant door sits in the wall, and Law clears his throat. “This is it.”
You look behind you. “It was in Building D the whole time?”
Law says nothing as the doors creak and a siren starts blaring. The doors start sliding open, and the alarms get louder. There’s nobody behind you but the severed torsos of the yellow-suited men, and you follow Law inside when he steps inside.
“Hm,” Law hums, a smirk on his face. You glance at him and shake your head with disbelief. This is it. This is what you’ve been working toward for almost two years. The realisation makes your heart race.
“Law…” You exhale, spinning slowly as you take it in.
The giant SAD tanks loom ominously over you, the bubbling sounds from within them making it all the more unsettling. Now, it’s easy.
Law draws his katana, the blade reflecting the red lights of the tanks. Anticipation fills the space between you, and you forget why you’re mad at him in the first place.
You open your mouth to say something, anything to quell the tension between you when a voice echoes through the factory.
“It feels like I’ve been bitten by my own dog, Law.”
Law exhales softly and turns, returning his sword to its scabbard while you freeze, the voice familiar.
“It’s such a shame, Law,” Vergo says. “People like you, so smart, tend to die at a young age.”
You turn, flicking your finger up to summon Sew. A thread weaves around his neck, tightening before Vergo uses armament haki to snap it.
“It’d be easiest for me to kill you by crushing your heart,” Vergo continues, ignoring your advances. “But that’s no fun. So, I’m going to torment you slowly. Maybe with her—”
Before you can comprehend, he appears in front of Law, slamming his chin up with a bamboo stick. You gasp, staggering away as he continues to hammer Law, pointedly ignoring you.
It’s been a blur since then.
The memory makes you falter, a fist knocking you to the floor, your cheek numb. He’s fast.
Law is across the room, on the verge of passing out.
“Vergo,” His voice is gravelly, his tone harsh as he says the name. The man watches you heave on the ground, cocking his head and ignoring Law.
Vergo slinks toward you, his sunglasses obscuring his eyes. “Joker’s been interested in you.”
You clench your jaw tight to stop the shutter that goes through you. Vergo was the one who got Corazon killed. By some cruel twist of fate, this man led to the demise of your lover's best friend.
Law growls from where he lies across the room, slipping in and out of consciousness.
“You and him have… similar abilities. He wants to meet you.”
“Go to hell,” You wheeze, gritting your teeth. Vergo scoffs a laugh as you cough, a metallic taste flooding your mouth; one of your molars is loose on your tongue, and you realise it just freed itself from when Vergo punched you—you must’ve kept it in place when you set your jaw.
Law mumbles your name, his hand reaching for you. You spit your tooth out, the molar bouncing on the floor. Vergo walks back over to Law, a familiar blue cube in his hand.
“Seems you and Law have become close. Joker’s going to have a field day,” Vergo laughs, tightening his grip on Law’s heart. You cry out as Law does.
“Stop!” You try to yell, your body curling in on itself. The room spins, and you blink away the darkness from your eyes.
Law grunts, his breathing ragged, and he clutches his chest. “Room.”
The heart in Vergo’s hand disappears, and when you look at Law, he holds it. You sigh with relief, moving to try and stand.
But he’s too quick; Vergo rushes Law, kicking him in the stomach, causing him to slam into the railing on the other side of the room. Law coughs, blood dripping from his mouth. The heart flies from the impact, and Vergo catches it.
“No,” You cry, clawing yourself toward them, your hand flipping slightly to summon Seam.
But as the word slips from your lips, Vergo charges for you, his haki-laced fist punching your cheek. Seam falters; Vergo’s conscience controls his body, but you can feel his soul within you. It’s angry and haughty, the soul struggling against your ability.
“Wha–?”
Law goes flying backwards as Vergo hits him again, his beloved hat knocked off his head and disappearing into the depths of the laboratory. He pants, his hand covering his chest as he reaches his right hand forward. “Counter Shock.”
Vergo freezes, his body twitches, and smoke erupts from his chest. “I have a message from Joker. He says it’s a shame it had to turn out this way.”
You scoff weakly, pushing yourself to your feet while Law uses the railing to support himself. There’s blood dripping from Law’s lip, and you doubt you look much better. But as Vergo keeps talking, you register that Law’s attack didn’t work, and from the way his eyes widen, you know he’s realised, too.
“I wasn’t expecting to see you here,” Law cuts him off, a tactic he’s used many times. It’s his favourite, you’ve gathered after being with him for two years, to throw off his opponent. “I should’ve known you were his lackey. Don’t you have better things to do?”
“Tch,” Vergo cocks his head, his hand tightening around Law's heart again. “You’re not the only one I’m after.”
You’ll never get used to the screams that escape Law, the sound motivating you to approach Vergo from behind. Silently, a needle takes shape in your fist, and you raise it, aiming for Vergo’s head.
Around you, the SAD tanks rumble, the red light of the emergency lights casting an eerie hue. Law’s shrieks echo, and just as Vergo lets up the assault on Law’s heart, you swing, changing course at the last moment.
Sew didn’t work earlier, and it hasn’t worked since, with Vergo using his armament haki to prevent the threads from doing any damage. But this time, instead of hitting him, you jab the needle straight into his back.
Law moans out with relief, his limbs weak and his body taking the brunt of the pain. He slides down to the floor, hitting it with a thump.
Vergo pauses, his head turning to glance at you. Your needle protrudes from him, just between his shoulder blades, but he’s not affected. You inhale sharply.
“Really? Now? I’m in the middle of something.”
You whine with frustration and step back. Vergo approaches you, his nose leaking blood—turns out he is human.
You breathe heavily, your feet slipping as you stumble backward.
“I’m right here,” Law calls weakly. “Don’t touch her.”
Vergo stops his advance and squeezes Law’s heart again. You falter, watching Vergo torment him.
“Shut up. Lay there and wait until I’m ready for you. I’ve got to deal with her first.”
“No!” Law pants, voice desperate. “I’m your opponent.”
Vergo ignores him before vanishing. You try to even out your breathing, to balance yourself, and clear your head. You need to fight.
“Needles,” You whisper, your head on a swivel. He could be anywhere. You move before he appears, your needle stopping Vergo from hitting you with the bamboo stick. You let out a sound of surprise, jumping back and preparing for his next attack.
He cocks his head—he wasn’t expecting you to have observation haki. You barely notice the improvement of your haki, arms burning with each meeting of his weapon on yours. It’s fast and tiring, but you channel your ability, using Seam to suppress his soul.
Vergo growls, his movement getting more erratic with each swing. He ducks, but another needle emerges in your other hand when he does so. You drop the one Vergo is concentrated on and clutch the new one with both hands, swinging it directly into his forehead. You unknowingly infuse it with haki at the last minute and send Vergo flying backward.
Law laughs weakly, pride evident in the sound. You don’t let it distract you before you vanish. When Vergo’s body slumps slightly, Law sighs.
You dodge Vergo’s attack as soon as you enter Seam; the man seems to know exactly where you’d be before you arrive.
Letting out a surprised squeal, you point a needle at his jugular before he moves again.
“I’m in control here,” You pant, a slight grin on your lips.
Vergo raises an eyebrow. “We’ll see about that, Dreamweaver.”
You blink at the nickname, speechless.
“Oh, you don’t know what you are, do you?” He laughs, using your shock as an opportunity to punch you. You swiftly avoid it, your body light inside your mindscape. “Joker has a lot to tell you.”
You scowl, holding a needle like a spear and stabbing him. “Joker’s not telling me shit. When I see him, I’m going to kill him.”
Vergo scoffs, not bothering to check on the slash on his arm from your needle, the fluff of his white coat poking through the fabric. “I would advise against that. You are worth so much more than… this.”
“Shut up!” You shout, continuously cutting him down with the little energy you have left—fighting inside Seam always takes a toll on you. Vergo takes the hits.
“I’m not allowed to kill you,” He says. “Joker’s orders.”
“If you say that name one more time…”
Vergo turns his head to spit blood. “You could be a god.”
Shaking your head, your needle pierces his stomach. “Shut up!”
You watch his soul go limp, hyperventilating as you process what just happened. The blood seeping onto the lush grass pisses you off. You clench your jaw to stop the emotions from overflowing and return to the material world.
Law cries your name, his body hunched over where he sits. You rush over to him, your hands on his shoulders.
“You okay?”
He nods, pointing weakly at Vergo’s body. “He’s not dead.”
“I know,” You say, quickly snatching the blue cube from Vergo’s hand. “Here.”
“Thanks,” Law gulps, taking his heart with a shaky hand. “Scalpel.”
After he slots his heart back into his chest, wincing as he goes, Law brings you close to him. You wrap your arms around him and shove his face into your neck.
“We have a lot to talk about when we’re outta here,” You whisper, a tear falling from your eye.
Law hums. “Is this because I didn’t tell you the plan?”
Straight to the point.
“Of course it is!” You exclaim, pulling away from him. You wipe another tear that rolls. “If you don’t trust me—”
“—you’re kidding, right?—”
“—I know you, Law. I know you want to protect me, and I know by not telling me the plan, you were protecting me from Vergo’s torture,” You look over at the man. There’s no doubt that if he got his hands on you, he would’ve tortured you for information—you’re Law’s 'assistant', after all. “I know and appreciate it; I appreciate you more than ever. But I can keep my mouth shut; I can be trusted. I’ve been with you for two years and never betrayed your trust like that.”
“It’s not about trust,” Law mumbles, tracing the bruise forming on your arm. “It’s about them.”
“Who?” You ask, voice dangerous. “You better not be talking about Luffy.”
He bangs his fist softly on the floor. “Vergo. Doflamingo. Everyone from my past that can hurt you. You didn’t sign up for this when we got together.”
At the sound of Doflamingo, your breath hitches in your throat. Law notices immediately. “What did he say to you? Vergo?”
“He says Joker has a lot to tell me. He called me Dreamweaver.”
Law makes a sound of frustration. “Fuck.”
“You know what that is?”
“No. But I’ve heard of legends with the same name. There’s no way…” He trails off, seemingly deep in thought.
You shake your head, focusing on the task at hand, trying to wipe the dried blood from the corner of his mouth to gain his attention.
“Anyway, I signed up for everything to do with you when we got together,” You say. “And none of those egotistical assholes scare me.”
“They should,” Law’s eyes peer into yours. “I’m scared of him.”
“Law…”
“I can’t lose you,” He whispers, voice cracking. “If Doflamingo knows what you are to me, I’m scared of what he’ll do.”
You reach for his arm, tugging him close again. “I get it.”
“I know you’re strong, far stronger than me, and you can handle yourself. But I’m a selfish man.”
The only sounds in the factory are those of the tanks. You move to stand, helping Law to his feet. Having his heart back has made Law return to his usual self as you watch him summon his hat and katana back. He sighs when the hat fits smugly back on his head.
“Ready to destroy this thing?”
“Not so fast.”
You cringe, Law’s hand tight around yours. Vergo stands there when you turn, his coat gone and body purple with armament haki. You freeze at the sight, Law removing his hand from yours to grip his katana, unsheathing it with an unimpressed look on his face—a sure sign that he knows he’ll win.
Vergo doesn’t speak and speeds towards you, Law’s body poised and ready, like a true fighter.
“Duck,” He says, and you do, watching in awe and horror as Vergo’s torso separates from his legs. It isn’t until you look up that you realise the room—the mountain—is split in two as well.
You gape, tears filling your eyes. A devilish smile splits his face, and you return to your full height.
“You’re incredible,” You murmur, not sparing a glance at Vergo’s mutilated body. Law scoffs, a hand on your hip as you search his grey eyes.
Distant screams have you looking at the entrance and Law huffs. He casts his gaze over to Vergo, a sadistic gleam in his eye that excites you. “We have to get to Building R. But I’ve something to do before then.”
— Scene 7 —
You stand against the mast of the Sunny, the celebrations on the ice below doing nothing to bring you out of your foul mood. A missing tooth with bruising and swelling has made you irritable and upset.
The rest of the mission went smoothly, the only problem being Caesar and the two executives of the Doflamingo family, Baby 5 and Buffalo. Franky was attacked by them before you made it to the beach; their threats of what Doflamingo would do carried away with the wind when everybody else showed up.
“Keep the ice pack on your jaw!” Chopper demands, lifting your arm back toward your face. You shake the memory from your head, not wanting to worsen your mood. The reindeer wears an uncharacteristic scowl, but under the guise, you see the emotions he hides. He was eager to help you when he saw you again, brushing off Law’s attempts at helping you.
“Sorry,” You mumble, pressing the bag against your face. The icy burn makes you wince, but you keep it there nonetheless. The wind picks up, and you’ve missed the salty air whipping your clothes and hair.
“I can give you some medicine for the pain, but don’t expect it to do much if you don’t keep it iced,” Chopper says, his authoritative tone fading when he sees the ghost of a smile on your lips.
Shaking your head, you pat his arm. “Don’t apologise, Chop. It’s my fault. I wasn’t paying attention.”
“Bullshit.”
You look up from your friend to see Law. He wears his usual irritated, unamused facade, but his eyes shine with something akin to pride when he looks at you.
Chopper moves to stand in front of you. “She’s recovering.”
“I can see that,” Law says, remaining where he is. “When can I talk to her?”
“Tomorrow—”
“It’s okay, Chop,” You mumble, stepping around him. He looks down at you in his human form, eyes filled with concern. “It’s just Law.”
“Did you see what he did to those children? They were screaming!”
“I was removing the poison from their bloodstreams.”
“It was terrifying.”
You smile. “He’s harmless, Chopper.”
The reindeer spins, jaw slack and eyes wide. “Harmless?! He cut all those Marines in half!”
“They deserved it,” Law says, his katana sliding off his shoulder. He leans it against the wall beside the door to the study. “Anyway, can I please speak to my girlfriend?”
“Girlfriend?!” Chopper almost faints. “I gotta go; this is too much for me. You two are crazy.”
As he stumbles away, Chopper shrinks to his usual size. “Food…”
Law keeps his eyes on you, his gaze wavering to flicker down to the bruise on your cheek. His jaw ticks, and his face morphs into a scowl. “Tch.”
“I’m okay,” You reassure him, stepping forward and taking his hand in your free one. “We just need to get to Dressrosa now.”
“I’m sorry.”
Your eyebrows tug together. “For what?”
“I didn’t plan on you getting captured. You were meant to be with Nami and the others. That’s why there was only one set of normal chains.”
“Oh,” You whisper, looking up at him. “Law, I forgave you for that the second we were out of there. I knew you had a plan, and I was upset that you didn’t tell me, but it worked out.”
Law shakes his head. “I trust you.”
“I know.”
“I’m sorry.”
A memory flashes through your head, and you bite back a smile. “Stop saying sorry.”
Law seems to understand the reference. He pulls your hand into him, your chest bumping his. “I’ve got something to do before we set off. Want to help?”
It sounds sketchy, but you nod, sending him a grin twinged with excitement.
—
After the ship sets sail following the Log Pose to Dressrosa, your nerves start to dwindle. Law sits beside you against the wall, snow raining down on you softly.
You look at him. “Are you sure you want to talk to him?”
He scratches his cheek, sighing harshly. “No, but I have to at some point.”
Humming, you watch your friends dance around the deck, admiring the falling snowflakes. With another weight lifted off your chest, you sigh, content.
“I didn’t expect to be on this ship again,” You mumble.
Law gives you a sidelong glance, silently urging you to continue.
“When we got to Punk Hazard, I wanted to go to Sabaody so badly,” You confess, skin tingling with shame.
“I know.”
Your head whips toward him. “You did?”
Law nods. “You’re not very subtle, you know.”
“I’m sorry,” You look at your hands in your lap. “I didn’t mean to make you feel like that.”
He tilts his head. “Like what?”
“Like I wanted to leave you because I didn’t. Truly.”
“I know,” He shrugs, voice quiet. “I understand.”
You squint at him, considering his tone and posture. “Are you okay?”
“I—”
“Hey, Law! The Transponder Snail you asked me to watch is talking!” Robin calls. “And Caesar is chained up in the study.”
“C’mon,” Law rises, his hand outstretched for you to grab ahold of. You take it as a sign he’s not bitter with you—like he never could ever be—and follow him to the study.
The Snail starts picking up clear dialogue as you sit beside Law, anxiety pouring over you like ice water. You remain locked up in the study; Caesar Clown opposite you with his hands in sea-prism stone cuffs.
Law leans forward and picks up the receiver. “Colour me surprised. It’s the boss. I didn't think you’d show up in person.”
“Hello, Law. It’s been far too long, hasn’t it? A real shame you didn’t choose to show your face… or that of your assistant.”
The voice sends a shiver down your spine.
“I figure you wanna know where Caesar is,” Law says. “He’s safely in our hands.”
The scientist jolts at the sound of his name. “Joker! Where are you? They got me! Help me, please!”
Law shoots him a glare while you threaten him with a needle pointed at his throat. Caesar gulps and whimpers.
“Question regarding the state of my cohort’s bodies,” Doflamingo barks. “Where are they?”
Law shrugs. “I couldn’t say. Nor does it particularly interest me. Let’s negotiate.”
Doflamingo hums down the line, and you pray he’ll take the bait.
“C’mon, Law, get serious,” He cackles. “Quit pretending like you’re an adult, and let’s cut to the chase. Where are you? Where did you take that girl? Answer quickly, or I may get angry.”
You inhale sharply, ignoring the wide-eyed stares from Caesar.
“Oh, you’ll get angry?” Law taunts, but his fist turns white as he tightens on the receiver. “And what about your business partner… what’s his name again? Oh! Kaido. King of the Beasts, right? An emperor? If there’s anyone you’d wanna keep from getting angry, I think it’d be him.”
Doflamingo grunts as Law continues.
“I wonder how he might react after he finds out you can’t produce SMILE anymore. Who knows?”
“Alright,” He snaps. “You’ve carried the joke far enough. What do you want to trade for Caesar? And that girl?”
Law’s face falls, clicking his tongue. “She’s not a part of the deal. Never will be. So get her out of your sick head.”
“Pity,” Doflamingo laughs. “I was hoping to meet her, and—“
“Resign from the Seven Warlords.”
“Hm?” Doflamingo hums, his tone dangerous now that Law is leading the conversation.
“That’s the deal for Caesar. Resign, and you get him back.”
“C’mon!” Another voice echos down the line. “If Joker quits, he’ll be forced to leave Dressrosa!”
“Yeah, well,” Law says, picking at a small hole in his jeans—he’ll have to get you to fix it for him. “Shit happens, and once you’re a lowly pirate once more, the Navy won’t be able to turn a blind eye to you any longer. You have until tomorrow. If there’s a headline in the morning paper saying that you’ve resigned, I’ll give you a call, and you can have your precious Caesar back. But, if I don’t, my offer is as good as dead.”
He reaches forward and places the receiver back on the snail, and Caesar thrashes in his chains. “What? You’re going to kill me if Joker doesn’t resign?”
“I guess we’ll see tomorrow.”
“And what of her?”
Law growls. “Don’t even think of her. She’s a part of no deal and never will be.”
Slamming the receiver down on the snail, who gives a little squeak at his aggression, Law stands. You follow him, leaving the study and Caesar inside. Law blinks quickly when he exits into the sun, and you’re quick to grab ahold of his bicep.
“You okay?”
“Yeah, are you?” Law’s tongue darts out to wet his lower lip. “Fuck, that was—”
“Exhilarating,” You leer, pursing your lips to suppress your grin when he catches the excited look on your face. Sure, Doflamingo scares the shit out of you, but you can’t help the adrenaline that runs rampant through your veins at pissing him off.
“Yeah, okay.”
You lace your fingers with his to bring him back to you. His mind is miles away, and the simple act of squeezing his hand rids him of the faraway look in his eye. “And now we wait.”
— Scene 9 —
Salty air swirls around you. The overwhelming scent in the breeze used to make your senses sharper; now, they lull you into relaxation. The sun is harsh, beating down on your skin, but you welcome it, missing the feeling of being on open seas.
Beams reflect off the deep blue, enticing you to jump in. The urge is irresistible, and you would, if you could, the soul of your Devil Fruit coercing you to dive in, to repent for the sin of eating it. But you hold back, strengthening the grip of your fingers on the railing.
The horizon is vast, with nothing in sight except for the light blue of the sky and the tantalising indigo of the ocean. You wonder how long it took for the first human to venture out on the seas and if you could have waited as long as they did—the waves too mesmerising to ignore for longer than a single minute. You long to plunge into the icy water, submerge your mind, and just exist. The depths are so close you can taste it.
The steady sway of the Thousand Sunny is enough to bring you to tears, though they don’t fall. You squint at the bow of the ship, the outline of the figurehead and your captain sitting atop it, a familiar sight that sends deep ripples of nostalgia and bliss through your chest.
Someone joins you, their forearm against yours on the railing. You already know who it is before they speak.
“Brought you a snack,” He says, offering you a round, plump tangerine. You smirk, watching him spin the fruit in his hand.
“Nami’s going to kill you.”
He shrugs, using his thumbs to pierce the top of the tangerine and peel the skin away from the flesh. “Worth it if you get to enjoy it.”
You turn to face him, watching his expressions with keen interest. Law isn’t a man who believes he wears his heart on his sleeve, but you know better. He’s hiding his true feelings, and with the negotiation with Doflamingo up in the air, you know that his furrowed eyebrows and chapped lips are the outcome of anxiety rather than whatever excuse he would tell you.
Law removes a segment of the fruit, holding it out for you to take. His grey eyes twinkle in the sunlight, and you ponder the true shade of them—you’ve never seen him like this, fully submerged in sunshine.
You pluck the tangerine slice from his fingertips and bite into it. The juice slides down your fingers, the sweet tang of citrus fresh on your tongue.
“Silver.”
Law raises an eyebrow slightly, offering you another piece. “Hm?”
“Your eyes are silver,” You say, licking the sticky sweetness from your fingertip. “Not grey.”
Law doesn’t reply; instead, he opens his mouth to accept the segment you press against his lips. Your eyes don’t leave his as he bites into it, juice dripping from his chin. A smile spreads across your cheeks as he wipes it away with the back of his hand, eyeing you with faux annoyance.
“You think so?”
You nod, using your thumb to dry the corner of his lip. “I know so, and they’re gorgeous.”
He snorts and shakes his head, the tangerine peel clutched in his palm. “Yeah, okay, sweetheart…”
A frown takes over your once joyful expression, and Law sighs, looking to the sky. “Okay, they’re alright.”
You laugh, the sound falling from your lips with such furore that Law inhales sharply at the mere thought of never hearing it again.
“You’re gorgeous,” He mumbles, clasping his palms around your fingers and keeping them against his chest. “You’re the most precious soul alive.”
You pout; his gaze is intense in the daylight. Your heart swells in your chest; the pressure is almost unbearable. A giddy squeal leaves your mouth, and you jump up and wrap your arms around his neck.
“Who knew Trafalgar D. Water Law could be such a sap.”
Law's stomach turns as your lips form the letters of his full name. It’s surprising and terrifying, but it’s you. And when you finish saying his real name, he closes his eyes. He doesn’t know how to digest the truth that you’re saying it from a place of love, not malice.
When he cracks an eye open to see your wide grin, his shoulders relax, the tension receding from his body like the ocean at low tide; Law’s glassy, silver eyes search yours, and you lean forward to capture his lips.
He hums in content, tightening his hold around your waist. The affection has been a long time coming, having been on Punk Hazard for a few months, and it’s more rewarding than anything you could dream of. You giggle, Law pinching your side.
“Thanks for bringing me a tangerine,” You whisper, curling your bottom lip into your mouth to taste the remnants of the sweet fruit.
Law’s eyes flicker down to your mouth. “Always.”
A large bird flies overhead, in his talons, a newspaper.
“Law,” You swallow thickly, eyes following the creature until the paper drops on the deck. You tug him along quickly, feet slapping against the wood floors as you rush for the main area.
The grass is plush under your feet when you jump from the third step onto it. In Usopp’s hands is the newspaper, his fingers slightly crushing the thin pages. He holds it out to you, which you take and pass to Law.
His exhale is shaky as he reads the headline: Donquixote Doflamingo Resigns as Warlord of the Sea.
“We have to call him!” Luffy exclaims as he bursts from the kitchen. “He resigned!”
But Law’s already got the ringing Transponder Snail in his hand, the receiver in front of his lips. It rings for a while, and you’re unsure if Doflamingo will answer.
Click.
“I resigned. Happy now?”
“Tch,” Law tuts, swerving the phone away from Luffy, who is trying to grab it. “We’re handing Caesar over to you.”
“Well, that was the deal,” Doflamingo growls. “Now, put me onto my business partner. I want to confirm that he’s right where he’s supposed to be.”
Franky pulls Caesar out from the study, the scientist’s face alight with relief. He shuffles over, his shackled hands gripping the receiver when Law shoves it in his direction. “Joker! I’m so sorry! You resigned from the Warlords all because of me!”
Law yanks the receiver away. “He’s fine.”
“Great,” Doflamingo’s voice is slimy, making you grimace.
“We’ll meet eight hours from now, on the southeast side of Green Bit.”
Usopp, Chopper, and Luffy’s ears perk up at the mention of a new island, their fingers inching to snatch the snail from Law.
“We’ll leave Caesar there for you at 3pm. Pick him up, and this will be over.”
A deep, rumbling laugh emerges from the snail. “Don’t say that. I was hoping to meet your girlfriend. I hear she’s got an interesting ability—”
Law grunts and slams the receiver back on the snail’s shell. He runs his tongue over his teeth, breathing heavily. How did Doflamingo find out about his relationship with you?
“Fuck,” He curses, tugging his hand off his head. You remain still, mind racing. “Fuck.”
The crew is silent.
“There were no other conditions?” Sanji pipes up. You look at him, confused, your brain swimming with apprehension. You want to pay attention to what Sanji is proposing, but the sick feeling in your stomach overpowers your ability to think straight. Doflamingo knows.
“Why would there be?” Usopp asks nervously.
“What if he brings an entire crew with him?”
Usopp and Chopper scream, Nami looking slightly green beside them.
“That won’t happen,” Law mumbles absentmindedly. “Caesar is a distraction. If he brings more people, that would be better for us.”
“Oh!” Like a lightbulb went off in his head, Usopp stands up straight. “If he brings more people to the tradeoff, then less people will be guarding the SMILE factory?”
“Exactly. The only problem is, we need to find it.”
“So, we need a plan,” You finally get a grip on reality, knowing what the word means to the Straw Hats.
“I was thinking we just wing it!” Luffy laughs, placing his hands on the back of his head. You were expecting this, but from the look on Law’s face, he wasn’t. “Take a trip to Dressrosa, destroy the factory—ooh! Maybe we can swing by Wano when we’re done!”
“No,” Law shakes his head, and you know it’s useless. “We’re going in there blind; we need a plan.”
“Sanji! I’m hungry. What’s on the menu?”
Law growls, and you giggle lightly when you step up beside him. “I could’ve told you that wouldn't have worked.”
“Sandwiches.”
“Oooh! I want a cotton candy sandwich!”
“Just a cup of tea, please.”
“Cola for me!”
“Where’d you put the booze?”
“Milk for me!”
“You guys are boring. Sanji’s sandwiches are the best!”
The rest of the crew follows Luffy up the stairs and into the galley. Law stares in disbelief as they all disappear behind the door.
“Sorry, but I don’t like bread!” Law yells after them, his expression twisted into one of anguish. You continue to laugh as he gasps at how easily the secret fell from his lips. He glances at you and tuts. “Shut up, you.”
“I’ll tell Sanji to make rice balls,” You wink before making your way up the stairs and into the galley. Pretending like you aren’t going straight into a death trap is one of your favourite pastimes, and teasing Law is more fun than stewing with anxiety in the darkness of your room.
Law scrunches his nose, mulling over the thought of stacks of bread before him.
“Are you just going to leave me here to starve?”
Law’s usual stoic facade falls back into place as he observes Caesar sitting on the grass. There’s no hesitation when he answers. “Yes.”
And then he follows your footsteps.
— Scene 10 —
The sight of land after sailing never fails to make your chest warm. Every time you’ve done it, it’s exciting, daunting, frightening, confronting, and unpredictable—and every time, you leave feeling like you’ve achieved something bigger than you could have imagined. Being a Straw Hat pirate is honest work.
After this morning’s feast of sandwiches, or in Law’s case, rice balls, you formulated a plan. It was shoddy at best because everyone and nobody contributed to the final idea, and while you were used to it, Law was at his wit's end.
He watches in horror as Luffy jumps off the side of the Sunny, screaming all the way down. You don’t need to check to see that he landed on solid ground; he always does.
“Luffy!” Usopp scolds over the edge of the ship. “Shut it! We’re in enemy territory.”
Franky is next to disembark, his voice loud as he joins Luffy in discussing what they will do on the island. Usopp is having a meltdown, his anxiety palpable.
“Straw Hat,” Law calls when his feet land on the island. You’re not far behind, coddling a stressed Usopp. “We can go into town; just don’t take any unnecessary risks. We don’t need—”
“Oh, hey! I just had a great idea,” Luffy exclaims, running over to Nami and Momonosuke. “Let me ride you, dragon!”
Law glares at him with a frown as he runs away. “Tch.”
“I can’t fly!” Momonosuke yells, fear evident in his tone. You ignore the conversation after that, walking over to Law when Usopp has calmed down. Your friends continue their usual antics, egging each other on and arguing about who's more of a man.
You glance at Law, who has a deep-set scowl etched on his features. “They’re always like this.”
He doesn’t answer, choosing to stand and watch them in silence. Your gaze wanders off to the centre of the island, where there is a singular, giant structure just over the tops of the trees. When you squint to get a better look, you swear there’s a building on top of it.
“Here.”
The sound of Law’s voice brings you back to the scene before you: Sanji, Kin’emon, and Brook on the ground, injured. You don’t doubt it had something to do with Nami.
Said woman turns when Law approaches her, and you wonder how he left you alone so quietly—you still haven’t put that bell on him.
“Take this.”
Nami furrows her eyebrows. “Huh? A Vivire Card?”
“Yeah,” He replies. “It’ll take you to that place, Zou, I mentioned at breakfast. My crew’s there.”
Nami nods, inspecting the piece of paper in her palm. “Uh, okay?”
The breeze is light as you walk to them, and the rest of the crew is crowding around, too.
“If anything happens to us on Dressrosa, go straight there.”
Nami goes to ask a question when Law turns and crouches down. You take that as your cue to hand him the map. His fingers brush yours, and you can’t help the heat rising to your cheeks at the mere contact—it’s different when people are around.
He unfurls Bepo’s map on the ground, pointing to a place at the bottom of the main blob.
“Kinda sloppy,” Nami mumbles and you purse your lips; you can’t but agree, the familiar paw mark on the bottom right of the paper making you smile. Law ignores her.
“This is where we are,” Law says, moving his index finger to the middle of the island. “This is where Doflamingo’s palace is.”
You peer up at the tall mountain in the distance. There.
“The SMILE factory could be anywhere. So just search for info and don’t raise suspicion.”
You side-eye Luffy, who gives you a cheesy grin.
“My team is responsible for handing over Caesar on Green Bit up here,” Law moves his finger upwards to the green blob in the top left. He's talking to you, Usopp, Robin, and Caesar; all of who nod except for Caesar, who winces.
It isn’t ideal, you being within Doflamingo’s vicinity, but Law knows better than to argue with you about your own safety. So he was at a loss when you insisted you accompany them to Green Bit.
“I think I’ve come down with ‘Can’t Step Foot On Dressrosa’ Disease. It’s terminal.”
You slap your hand and grip tight on Usopp’s shoulder. He pales, a forced grin pulling at the corners of his lips. “You’ll stick with me, right?”
Beaming, you nod. “Of course. I think I’ve got a similar disease.”
Usopp’s wide eyes close as he cries out. “We’re fucked!”
“As for the Sunny Security Team, be wary of enemy attacks,” Law cuts him off. “You may have to be our decoy.”
Nami gasps. “No! That’s a thing?”
“That’s okay! We’ve got Sanji to protect us,” Chopper giggles, nudging Brook. You roll your lips inward when the cook is nowhere to be seen. Surprising.
Chopper screams in fear. “No! You can’t leave us here without protection!”
“Luffy’s gone, and so are Zoro, Franky, and Kin’emon.”
Law grunts, tilting his head toward the sky. “Those idiots. This plan is riding on them.”
“Get used to it,” You sigh, crossing your arms over your chest.
“Not helping.”
“You’re not seriously leaving us here on our own,” Nami quips. “How are we going to protect ourselves?”
“Not my problem.”
—
After an argument or two, you, Law, Robin, Usopp, and Caesar leave the Sunny Security Team alone on the Sunny, promising not to take too long. It’s a pain, but it’s the best plan you could devise, considering Doflamingo’s presence on Green Bit.
You start your journey, first going into the town to purchase disguises, which seems stupid now that you look at Law.
“Cute,” You comment, mischief swimming in your eye. “Is that because you can’t grow a real one?”
Law dodges your hand aiming to flick the end of the fake moustache attached to his upper lip. “Quit.”
Robin comes back with sunglasses and a hat for you; the two pieces are cute at first glance. The sun is bright on Dressrosa, and the summer weather is in full effect, so donning the accessories won’t make you look out of place.
“How’s this?” Law asks when Robin turns away to pay for your items. You open your mouth to respond, a quip on your tongue before you notice what he’s done.
With raised eyebrows, Law stands there, arms outstretched, his Corazon jacket unzipped, and his abs and tattoos on full display. You roll your lips inwards, suppressing a cheeky smile.
“Hm?”
You bob your head, no words forming. The apples of Law’s cheeks redden, and he goes to zip it back up. Robin leaves the vendor, joining back up with Usopp and Caesar, who already have their disguises on. Her sly laughter brings you out of your daze.
“No!” You squeal, lunging to halt his hands. “Well, yes, you’re incredibly sexy like this, but no, don’t cover up. Leave it.”
Law gives you an unimpressed look, his nose scrunched slightly. “So, good disguise?”
Sighing, you run your hand along his chest, the sparse hairs tickling your fingertips. “Great disguise.”
Law’s eyes flicker down to your mouth, and your chest is tight with anticipation. But then there’s a horn, a high-pitched one and laughter. You jump, glancing over Law’s shoulder to see a clown standing there.
“Come on, guys!” Usopp yells, waving at you. But you’re focused on the clown. It’s eerily similar to a toy you had as a child, unlike the humans dressed up in costumes on your island. The clown blinks, one eye closing after the other mechanically, and you yelp.
Law’s hands enclose over your upper arms. “What’s wrong?”
You don’t say anything but blink, hoping your eyes are playing tricks on you. He pulls the sunglasses off his face and mumbles your name.
You shake your head, and a slight uptilt of your lips have you laughing in disbelief. “I thought that was a toy.”
Law looks to where you do. “You’re right. Weird.”
“Guys!”
You turn, your gaze on the ground, as you follow the rest of the team to the northeastern side of Dressrosa.
— Scene 11 —
The bridge is eerily still when you stand at the entrance. There’s signage everywhere, many red with STOP and KEEP OUT printed on them, but the warnings do nothing to quash the interest you have in journeying across.
Usopp trembles beside you, sweat dripping from his jaw. “Are you sure we need to go across this? Like there’s no other way?”
“Nope.”
He whines, covering his face with his hands. “Why am I on this team?”
Robin fills the gap between you and Usopp. “I’m excited. The only thing to worry about is the monstrous flesh-eating fish. Think about how big they are; the bridge needs a cage to protect whoever’s on it.”
“Are you kidding me?” Usopp snaps. “I don’t need your morbidity right now.”
Robin shrugs and steps forward, her foot on the first panel of the bridge. “We better hurry, time’s ticking.”
“She’s right,” Law says, ignoring Usopp’s visible breakdown. “Let’s go.”
A hand latches onto your wrist, and you laugh, pulling your friend closer. “Together. Come on.”
“Your disease seems to be improving,” He mumbles bitterly. Usopp takes a shaky step, the iron creaking under his weight.
You follow suit, and then everybody is on the unsteady structure. There’s no movement in the surrounding water, and the group silently walks. The overwhelming stink of seaweed and rot is the only thing that abuses your senses. You scrunch your nose and try to focus on quelling the anxiety blooming in your chest. You’ve been walking for a few minutes, the wind howling through the iron bars.
You feel the urge to laugh bubbling in your throat, something to express the utter ridiculousness of walking on an iron bridge and being terrified of fish coming to attack you. The corners of your lips upturn as the laugh starts to escape when Law stops.
“One’s approaching.”
You spin, the laugh dying on your tongue. “What?”
“Who?” Usopp squeaks, and his grip on your wrist tightens. You pay no mind to the pressure; it keeps your mind from thinking this is fake.
If Law can detect the fish with his haki, then it’s a lot bigger than you thought.
“That direction,” Law points to the left, a splash accentuating his statement.
“There!” Caesar exclaims with his hands pressed to his chest. Your eyes dart to where he’s looking, and low and behold, there’s a giant fin skimming the water.
The fish disappears under the bridge, and your hands move to squeeze Usopp’s arm.
Something is emerging from the water before you can say ‘go’... It’s unlike anything you imagined: thick, scarred, navy skin, mammoth, twisty horns, and rows of razor-sharp teeth widen before you. You watch as the fish flies above and over the bridge, the underside of its body just metres from your head.
It continues its path overhead and lands with a splash on the other side of the bridge.
Usopp is speechless beside you, his jaw slack and eyes bulging from his head. You look around at the group, everyone standing there watching the bubbles surface.
“We should move,” You whisper, scared that if you speak any louder, the fish may hear you. It isn’t until the fin appears again, and then another, and another, and Law nods.
“Move! Go!”
Your legs burn like they haven’t in a while, the collective footfalls of the group making the iron panels scrape against one another.
“Watch out!”
You veer to the right, a fish ramming its head directly into the iron bars where you just stood. Screaming with surprise and fear, you continue, Usopp a little bit ahead of you.
The fish’s red eyes follow you, its jaw gnawing on the cage before it slinks back into the water.
“Special Attack! Exploding Star!”
Above you, Usopp’s bullets make contact with something, but you don’t dare look up. Sweat runs down the side of your face, and you feel useless. Seam does nothing against beasts like this.
“Mil Fleurs.”
You glance back to see Robin’s giant hand punch one of the fish’s heads, and Usopp load another bullet into his slingshot.
“Skull Bombgrass!”
Law falls into step next to you as an explosion sounds above. The end of the bridge is nowhere in sight, and you feel your heart drop.
“Are we even gonna make it to Green Bit?” You pant.
“Usopp should be able to handle it.”
Your friend whips around at his name. “You’re kidding! You’re the Warlord! You do something!”
Law peers back at the damage already caused and scoffs. “I can’t fight right now.”
“It’s a pack, we can’t fight them!” Robin yells.
Law swears under his breath and surges forward. Usopp keeps up his attacks, sending bullets of various abilities at the fish.
“Nose!” Law yells. “Unlock Caesar’s cuffs.”
“What did you call me?” Usopp growls. “And why would I do that?”
You answer before Law has the chance. “So he can fly us across the bridge.”
Caesar gasps behind you. “Like hell—”
“I’d reconsider.” You don’t see what Law holds up, but by Caesar’s reaction, you know it’s his heart.
“You bastard! How’d you get your hands on that?”
Usopp unlocks the restraints, slipping the key back into his pocket. “Hurry up!”
“You’re all going to die miserable deaths,” Caesar snaps as he turns around. A blue hue covers the bridge in front of you, and you glance back.
“Law, if you could use that power of yours right now, that’d be great!” Usopp yells, transfixed by Caesar’s power, too. The blue beam coming from him is so large it swallows up four fish at once.
“I can’t!”
“Well, fuck you then!”
Law comes to a screeching halt, and you almost run into his back. The memory isn’t lost on you, but you throw it away when you realise why he stopped.
“Oh, perfect!” Usopp cries. The bridge drops off into the water, the other side of the iron structure metres from where you stand. There’s no way you could jump across there unless Law uses Shambles, which he won’t.
“Caesar!” You scream, voice shrill to hurry him up. “Get over here!”
The scientist glares as he flies toward you. “Don’t you start ordering me around!”
You’re scooped up into Caesar’s arms, the wind slapping your skin as he speeds through the iron cage and to the end of the bridge. The wind carries away Usopp’s screams, and Law and Robin remain their usual composed selves.
“Why didn’t we do this from the start?” Usopp exclaims, his hands grappling for purchase on the allusive gas.
“Because I’m a hostage, and hostages are meant to be treated humanely!”
—
Green Bit is exactly as you expected: green. Giant flowers, fruits, vines, and mushrooms separate the foliage from the beach, the spectacles enough to stun you into silence. As you take in the sights before you, Robin and Law discuss the abandoned Navy ship to your left, but you don’t look. The flora is magnificent, with mushrooms in colours you’ve never thought possible and vines thicker than the Mangroves on Sabaody; you’re in awe.
Nobody notices you walking toward the foreign plants, all too absorbed with the ship. Down the beach, there’s a rose, but one that could swallow the Sunny if it wanted to. It draws you to it, and you gladly obey its song, the red of the petals so deep it parallels the deepest blood.
Sand puffs up behind you as you walk, the boots on your feet long discarded. You haven’t felt your toes in the sand for years; the right occasion never arose for such a thing. The grains burn the soles of your feet, but you take it in your stride.
A rhino beetle scuttles along the forest's edge, its size much larger than you’ve seen. The sight of it should scare you, but all you can think of is how much Luffy would love it.
You shed your disguise, the hat and sunglasses dropping to the ground when you reach the stem of the rose. Looking up, it’s taller than the highest building you’ve seen, and the thorns dotting the stem mimic steps that you could easily use. You got to grip onto the slick plant tissue, its fuzzy exterior tickling your palm.
You hear your name from down the beach, urgency lacing their tone. Tugging your eyebrows together, you look down the coast, a group of people running after you. Fear pricks your skin, and you begin to climb, panic in your veins.
Quickly, a voice whispers, he’s coming.
You feel your foot slip as you frantically reach out for another thorn, your body falling backwards. No noise leaves your lips as you free-fall to the sand below.
“Room.”
And then your feet are back on the sand, the grains uncomfortable. Blinking, you look around. “Law?”
“What the hell were you doing?”
You peer over at Robin and Usopp, shock evident on their faces.
“What happened?” You ask, breathing heavily.
“You were climbing that tree.”
You glance behind you, the rose still standing tall in the sunlight. “Rose.”
“Whatever,” Law spits. “Are you okay?”
Still looking at the rose, you sigh. “I heard voices.”
Usopp laughs nervously, turning around to head back to the bridge. “Okay, that’s my cue to leave.”
“What were they saying?” Robin asks curiously.
“He’s coming’.”
Law curses. “Doflamingo is on his way.”
“How’d you get that from that?” Usopp exclaims, eyes moving to the forest warily. “Does the forest speak?”
“Not quite,” Law studies you, and you wait to ask what he’s thinking. “Anyway, we’re dropping Caesar right there in ten minutes.”
“So that’s it? She wanders off and nearly falls to her death from a giant rose, and we’re meant to act like everything’s fine?”
“Yep.”
“I’m okay, Usopp. Truly.” Your friend sways on his feet, the lightheadedness of panic and disbelief catching up with him.
“You two go hide somewhere,” Law regards Usopp and Robin. “Be ready to snipe if the situation calls for it.”
Robin takes off alone, leaving Usopp to complain as he follows.
Law says your name. “Hide in the tree line. If he attacks, it’s you and me.”
You open your mouth, but the familiar ringing of Transponder Snail pins you in place. Who could possibly be calling at a time like this?
“Take my handcuffs off.” You forgot Caesar was here. The scientist has his head on a swivel, looking unsettled.
“Shut up,” Law murmurs, fishing a baby Transponder Snail from his jacket. You swallow thickly before raising your eyes to the head of the rose again.
Who was speaking to you before? How did they know Doflamingo was coming?
“Law! It’s Sanji.”
“Where’d you go? Please tell me you found the factory.”
“It’s a trap! You gotta go right now!”
Your breath gets lodged in your throat, and your eyes widen. Looking out to the ocean, Dressrosa is in the distance, and you try to understand how this happened.
“He’s still a Warlord! Right now, you’re handing over Caesar for nothing!”
Law stills, his body tensing as he follows your line of vision. He eyes a speck flying through the sky, and he squints to decipher what it could be.
You whimper, your body tingling with panic. “We need to leave. Right now.”
Caesar breaks into a fit of giggles, and you feel your eye twitch. Expletives fall from Law’s lips before he tells you to run, recognising the pink coat of the man flying toward you. “Go, now!”
The flying figure approaches at an alarming rate, and you race for the trees, only to be pulled backward, your arms thrown behind you.
There’s a rustling in the trees, but you ignore it, focusing on the tightening of the strings around your wrists.
“Dreamweaver!” A voice announces. “I’ve been waiting for you.”
You struggle to look at what is restraining you, but from the sharp, cocky voice that echoes down the beach, you already know. Doflamingo hangs in the air; his arms outstretched with a Cheshire grin.
“Joker!” Caesar yells with excitement.
“Let go of her,” Law says, his gaze darkening when it lands on Doflamingo. “Now.”
“And you got a Navy Admiral to show up? I’m impressed,” Doflamingo chuckles. You turn your head at an awkward angle to get a glimpse of the surprise arrival of the Marines, and you can tell Law is seething. “And since I’m no longer a Warlord, I’m shaking in my boots. I’m terrified!”
“Fuck you,” Law bares his teeth. “You’re a damn liar.”
You wriggle around on the sand, summoning Needles in an attempt to cut the strings. Tiny prickles cover your hands and forearms in rapid succession, and when Doflamingo opens his mouth to taunt Law again, you free yourself.
Some Marines to your left are startled at your sudden movement, shocked to be in the presence of two Warlords and a pirate with a 650 million berry bounty. They quickly compose themselves, but the grips on their weapons are tighter than before.
“Don’t touch me again,” You shout, hands positioned to summon your power if necessary.
Doflamingo’s stare pins you in your place, and though you can’t see his eyes behind his sunglasses, you know he sports a wild gleam.
“I’m having some trouble unravelling this situation,” A deep voice says. “I don’t have much experience as a Marine, so I don’t want to make any baseless accusations.”
You falter, blinking in confusion. The Marines chatter amongst themselves as the Admiral at the head of the bunch finishes speaking.
“Fujitora!” Doflamingo interjects. “You’re the famous Admiral who got recruited in the World Military Draft, weren’t you? I’ve heard you’re a force to be reckoned with.”
Fujitora brushes him off. “It seems to me, as Warlords, you’re both doing something that steps outside your boundaries. The fellow there referred to you as ‘Joker’... a troubling implication.”
Your steps are silent as you hurry through the sand, nobody paying much attention to you as Domflamingo’s grin turns dangerous.
“I don’t care what you think about me. As for Law, other here, what will you do about him?”
Law’s eye catches you as you skirt around the back of the Marines’ group, darting his eyes back to Doflamingo so as not to raise suspicion.
“If you’re referring to his alliance with the pirate Straw Hat, should he confirm this, he’s guilty. But what comes after that depends on his answer… betrayal of the World Government is a serious crime.”
Caesar makes a strangled noise. “And what of her?”
Fujitora raises an eyebrow. “I’m unsure I know who you’re referring to.”
“That girl, the one with the Sew-Sew Fruit.”
The Navy Admiral mutters your name. “I see. She’s a pirate, too, and with her strong ties to Straw Hat and Trafalgar Law, I see it fit that she should be arrested as well.”
“That won’t do,” Doflamingo snaps. “She’s coming with me.”
“Like hell!” Law yells as his calculated facade cracks. “She’s my subordinate.”
“So what will it be, Law?” Fujitora urges, drawing his sword.
“It’s true! The Straw Hats and I are equal in this alliance!”
You appear beside Law, the Marines’ looking back and forth to where you were and where you stand now. Doflamingo’s lip curls as he assesses the situation.
Fujitora leans over, and a purple halo shoots into the sky without warning. You keep your eye on Doflamingo, not risking him moving any closer to you or Law. Caesar gasps, his face stricken with fear.
The blue sky darkens to deep indigo like the sun has disappeared and night has fallen upon the world early. The tide recedes, and you spare a glance at the water. How odd.
You ready yourself, feet shifting into a fighting stance and hands poised before you.
“What is that?”
Law’s shocked whisper pulls you from your concentration, and you look up.
“Is that a meteor?” Caesar’s neck is craned back, and you nod.
“What the—”
Frantic chatter and gasps sound from your left, and the Marines sprint for the tree line.
“Your title has been revoked, Trafalgar Law.”
A red hue covers the beach, and Law shoves your shoulder. “Go!”
The blazing rock inches closer, its speed never slowing. You don’t want to follow his demand, ever the stubborn mindset, but the pure fear on Law’s face forces you.
“Room!”
It’s quick, and you’re almost into the forest when Law slashes his katana, the monstrous rock splitting in half. One side heads directly for Domflamingo, who swipes his hand. You watch in horror as the rock splits again, this time into ten slices and then twenty. The segments crash into the sand, throwing him off his feet.
You don’t see where the second half goes, but you guess toward Fujitora by the way the leaves surrounding you go purple. With your gaze on Law, you shout after him, but your voice is lost in the destruction. The aftermath of the impact sends you flying backward, Caesar and the Marines following. You throw your hands out, Sew multiplying at an alarming rate to form a net that catches everyone.
Coughing through the dust, you emerge from the trees, only to be pulled back by a Marine. Before you is a giant pit that descends into the depths of the earth. It’s an unusual sight, but your heart rate increases exponentially when you think about Law’s whereabouts.
“Where—”
“Look!”
So you do, and when the smoke clears, you feel your shoulders relax, but only slightly. Law, Doflamingo, and Fujitora stand on their own pillars of rock; the drop below them is endless.
The men speak amongst themselves on the pillars, and you can’t make out what they’re saying. But, without warning, they all attack at once. Your mouth is dry with fear and apprehension, and you absentmindedly move your tongue to generate saliva. Though, it’s difficult with the dust and sand coating your throat.
“He’s mine to kill!” Doflamingo cackles, pointing his finger at Law. You scowl and leap from the bushes, your feet sinking into the sand with every step. Law dodges at the last second, and whatever Doflamingo sends his way slices his cheek. Fujitora stands there unmoving, letting them fight.
Law sees your figure running from the trees and escapes from the pit, making his way toward you. “Run.”
Doflamingo follows, and you watch in horror as the pink man flies at you.
“Law,” He sings, his attention snagged by your sudden attack. You fling a needle in his direction, its sharp tip barely missing his face. “Oh! Dreamweaver’s come out to play, too! How exciting.”
You sprint behind Law, weaving through the giant flora of Green Bit. Law tugs your hand, and you go crashing over a vine. Shambles catches you and keeps you on your toes. A quick zip goes past your ear, and you stagger.
“Bullet strings,” Law explains, dodging said attack. You swallow thickly, the exhaustion eating at your muscles. “They’ll kill you if you’re not careful.”
His breathing is ragged as he speaks, and you send a needle behind you, the dark chuckle of Doflamingo letting you know you missed—you won’t dare send him to Seam without knowing the full extent of his power; he’d most likely rip you to shreds.
“I’ve been keeping a close eye on you, Dreamweaver.”
The nickname is still foreign to your ears. You don’t want to know what it means and why it’s the same as legends past. Law snarls at him, grabbing your wrist and transporting you further away.
“If you join me, I’ll let your little Law go free, unharmed.”
His voice gets closer every time Law puts more distance between you and Doflamingo. The offer is enticing only because Law’s safety is the only thing on your mind. As if reading your mind, Law tightens his grip on your wrist.
“Don’t even think about it.”
There’s no time to dwell on the emotions that rise within you when Law flies forward, his body upside down as he slams into a tree. Almost invisible strings lace over his chest, torso, legs, and arms, and you spin around wildly to face the man responsible.
Doflamingo slows, his shoes hitting the ground as he stalks toward you.
“No!” Law yells, his voice gruff as he fights against the restraints. “Don’t you dare touch her!”
The King of Dressrosa observes you, his head tilting as he scrutinises you. You stand your ground, protecting Law from the man who ruined his life.
“Gorgeous thing you are, Dreamweaver… tragic that Law’s been keeping you hidden from me.”
You gulp silently but are unwavering. Doflamingo stops in front of you, his two-metre frame towering. You have to tilt your head back to look him directly in the eyes—though his sunglasses make it difficult to see where he’s looking.
“Did Law ever tell you what you are?”
“I don’t know!” Law’s voice is strained, the strings strengthening their hold. “I don’t know why everyone thinks I do!”
“Forget Law, you could’ve been a Warlord. And if you were feeling up to the task, maybe an Emperor.”
The titles he’s throwing at you mean nothing. “Leave us alone.”
“Love has made you weak!” Doflamingo barks a laugh as he takes a step. He circles you, his gaze piercing. “Who knew that the one I sort was so… pathetic.”
“Fuck you,” You growl, watching him over your shoulder. He makes no move for Law but sighs, his pity palpable.
“You could be a god.”
Your finger flicks and Doflamingo makes a sound of indignation as a needle pierces his side. “Stop saying that.”
Turning around, you glower. Law’s expression is painted in surprise at how easily you attacked him, the needle deepening with every movement Doflamingo takes. Blood drips from the wound, and Law gasps.
“Interesting,” Doflamingo regards the protruding needle, running his finger along its shining body. “Just as I expected.”
Behind him, needles work to free Law, loosening the strings just enough so he can use shambles to transport to you.
You ignore Doflamingo’s wondrous tone and continue to impale him. He grunts with each needle that sinks into his flesh, but his smile never lets up.
“Dreamweaver,” He mutters, arms outstretched and Cheshire grin widening. He looks like a pincushion. “You are the only one who can defeat me.”
Your power halts. Why would he say that when he’s at your mercy? When you could kill him here and now? Unless you can’t.
You don’t say anything, knowing he’s toying with you. When you glance at the tree, Law’s gone, so you keep Doflamingo’s focus on you.
“Come with me now,” He mutters, voice brutally low. “Or I’ll slice Law’s head clean off. I know he’s sneaking around here somewhere, and I won’t hesitate.”
Your blood freezes in your arteries, and your body feels like it's in slow motion—deep in your soul, you know he’s not lying. He killed his own father and brother, and Trafalgar Law is no exception.
“Fine. But stay away from Law.”
“You’re aware of our history then? What’d he tell you about that traitor, Corazon?”
Silently, your hands return to your sides. You inhale deeply, calming your nerves. Law won’t forgive you for this, but you’d do anything to keep him safe. With your glare as sharp as a needle, you put your wrists together before you and shake them. “Take me away, then.”
Doflamingo smirks and cackles, the sharp sound echoing through the trees. Law freezes at the noise, knowing it can't mean anything good. With his heart in his throat, he transports himself to your location.
But when he arrives, Doflamingo is gone, and so are you.
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2 close 4 comfort :: Hamzahthefantastic
sfw! +fem reader (a littleee suggestive)
🍂: It was currently 12 am' In the coziness of Martin and Mandy's home as you all finished carving pumpkins. Seed's and pumpkin guts were scattered all over the floor as you all placed your pumpkins outside in front of Mandy's and Martin's porch.
"Gosh, I didn't realize how late it got so quickly?" Mandy looked at the time as she saw you and Hamzah beginning to get all of your belongings together to drive back to your houses. "Why don't you guys stay?" Martin rang as he looked at Mandy who was obviously more worried about her best friend. You.
"Oh no, I'll just go!" you said flustered as you didn't want to be a bother, "No! Seriously stay! It's late and I mean we do have space for both of you." Mandy smiled as you looked over at Hamzah who looked like he didn't mind which he's probably done before. "Okay well I'll go get the mattress!" Martin said going up stairs as your eyebrows furrowed. Mattress? As in one!? "Wait what?" Hamzah questioned as Martin bought down a Inflatable Mattress box as he set it on the floor of the living room, You looked over at Hamzah who was just as confused as you were. You both weren't the best pea's In a pod but you got along...okay. Kind of. You didn't want to complain so you decided to just go with whatever. After cleaning up the mess, Mandy let you borrow some pj's as Hamzah wore what he was wearing prior; a beige hoodie, black sweats and a black beanie. "I'll sleep on the couch if you want" you suggested as he shook his head "No, it's fine I don't care" he said taking off his beanie as his curls laid perfectly on his head. He then grabbed A pillow from the couch placing it in the middle of the bed "what the fuck is that?" you questioned "My pillow border to prevent me from having cooties!" he joked as you scoffed "yeah I'll try my best avoiding you for sure".
what felt like about two hours already the two of you were turned opposite ways, you shuffled around as you already heard soft snores from his side. The amount of shuffling you did disturbed Hamzah as he groaned, "Can't sleep?" he said lowly as you hummed. His half asleep mind knocked the pillow out of the way as his soft messy curls were covered in his face as he looked the most peaceful you've ever seen him. You didn't realize how close the two of you were getting as his hand rested right above your knee "You broke the barrier y/n" he groaned as you giggled "I guess I did" you said as he pulled the blanket you two were sharing as he pulled you into him as well as you felt his breath on your forehead as you softly smiled which made you drift into a hard doze. You and Hamzah never had the same interests, which made the two of you complete opposites. The warmth of his hoodie made you felt like you were sleeping on top of a heater forgetting of the cold in living room.
The comfort of the two of you was through the roof. Which obviously you weren't aware of your guys surroundings.
Half asleep and thirsty Mandy stumbled down the stairs for a glass of water. As her half lidded eyes only let her see much she noticed how close the two of you were. She rubbed her eyes to see one of you legs thrown over his lap as you head rested on his chest as his hands stayed wrapped around you. She couldn't help but take pictures of you two. She yelped running upstairs forgetting she was thirsty to show Martin.
"Martin! Look!" she crawled onto the bed as his eyes lit up, "Seriously!? I thought they hated each other!" He threw his hand over his mouth as he had to see it for him self. As you two were asleep, Martin and Mandy decided to go get some ingredients to make breakfast to surprise you two since she didn't want you guys to leave the house with an empty stomach.
You squinted as you had the bright sun ray hit your face from the giant window. You groaned as you burried your face into Hamzah's chest to avoid the direct sunlight, this made Hamzah shuffle around as his hand laid around you bringing you closer to him. "How'd you sleep?" his husk voice waking you up, "good" you said looking up at him as the sun pointed to every detail to your face. He's never been this close to you either, a small smile formed on his face as you licked your lips. His whole face looked appetizing, you never noticed how attractive he really was.
"What?" he giggled as your face flushed completely, "Do you not hate me anymore?" you teased as his tongue poked the inside of his cheek as he looked around the room "I'm not the same person I was yesterday, Is that a problem?" he responded as you lifted your leg higher that was on top of him as he smirked looking at you lips. His face inches away from you as tension filled the whole room to the brim, his hands roamed your waist...Until keys dangled outside in the front door as both of your eyes widened in fear "Shit!" you cursed under your breath as the heat from Hamzah's body was no longer against yours. Hamzah set the pillow in the middle of the mattress as you sat on the corner of the bed as you pretended to be busy on your phone.
"Hey guys were home!" Martin sang as you smiled nervously, "Hi guys! How'd you sleep?" Mandy questioned unpacking groceries from the brown bags "Umm great, I slept Great!" You replied surprisingly fast enough as you glanced at Hamzah for a second. "What about you Hamzah?" Mandy asked him as he nodded "I slept as snug as a bug in a rug" he said as Mandy and Martin looked at each other. You helped Mandy make some breakfast which was waffles and bacon.
You all sat down to eat obviously noticing the awkwardness. "Are you guys okay?" Martin asked as you looked at Hamzah who smirked back at you "yes?" you responded obviously not addressing the elephant in room. "So since when were you and Hamzah so close?" Mandy decided to bring the real conversation to the table as you felt your heart drop down to your ass, "What're you talking about? Close?" you nervously laughed as Hamzah looked around the room "We literally slept on the same mattress no big deal" he added as you knew you both got caught being as close as possible. For the rest of the time you both avoided that conversation trying to talk about everything else but the mattress situation.
You helped Mandy clean as you changed back into your clothes you had on last night as you saw Hamzah waiting for you outside. "Who are you waiting for?" you questioned after saying goodbye to Mandy and Martin and stepping out side "You, I wanted to ask If you wanted to come to my place tonight or just hang out?" he said trying his best not to get nervous as you smirked "I'll consider it" you responded as you walked to your car thinking about how the relationship between you and the boy you used to be so awkward with changed over night.
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small little fic coz I'm so happy fall is here AHH 🍁🍂🎃
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Dick stared out at the snowy landscape past the window before turning back to his new baby brother. Danny was sitting in his high chair, happily munching away at some Cheerios. Looking at him now Dick thought back to how he had come to Wayne Manor just a few months prior.
Bruce had stormed into the Manor after coming back from a Justice League mission with a bundle in his hands. Dick who had stopped by the manor to steal food catch up with Alfred had been thoroughly thrown off by his father's open animosity. He could hardly recall the last time he'd seen Bruce this outwardly furious. The man's glare alone could rival Darkseid's omega beams. As Bruce sat down at the table, the two men finally got a good look at just what he was carrying. It was an infant. An infant who was fast asleep, his soft black hair falling over his eyes. Bruce quietly asked Alfred to prepare a room as well as all necessities needed for a baby. The old butler had immediately set off to just that.
Meanwhile Dick was quick to ask what had happened but Bruce didn't say. Even when the others gradually found what was happening and asked their own questions, he still refused to answer. Not even Alfred had been told where the baby had come from. The only information Bruce had offered up was that the baby's name was Danny and he would be staying at the Manor from now on. As for the rest of the details, he claimed he would tell them in due time. But Batman's "due time" was often too late to actually do anything about it so desperate for answers, the family had turned to their own investigations only to come up with nothing.
All files related to Danny were locked behind a mountain of firewalls and Oracle had apparently already been sworn to secrecy by the big man himself. Whatever it was, Bruce wanted absolutely zero interference, so for now, the family was forced to sit in their hands.
That led till now, 5 months later. It was mid-January and Dick was on babysitting duty. Everyone else was either out running errands or on a mission. Not that Dick minded though. Danny was incredibly cute and he loved taking care of him. Besides, it gave him the perfect opportunity to get Danny to see him as the favorite brother. Still, Dick couldn't help but feel couped up today. Maybe it was because it had been snowing the last few days leaving both boys alone in the giant manor all day long.
Dick stared wistfully out the window once again before an idea dawned on him. He turned back to Danny who had stuffed the last of the Cheerios into his mouth along with his entire hand.
"Hey Danny. Wanna have a snow day?" he asked cheerily. The boy cocked his head at Dick, hand still in mouth. Dick smiled wider. "I'll take that as a yes!"
Dick hoisted Danny out of his high chair and carried him upstairs to his room. After he set Danny down in his crib, he grabbed all the gear he needed. He picked out a long sleeve shirt with a cartoon star and big bold letters reading "You're a Star!" He also grabbed long socks, some elastic pants as well as jeans, a scarf, a blue beanie, and a pair of cute little mittens.
It didn't take long for Danny to be fully dressed for the outside elements. Though after Dick finished putting his shoes on, he squirmed a little and made a face.
"I know I know," Dick cooed. "But I'm pretty sure B. would make an exception to his 'no killing rule' if you got sick on my watch."
Dick admired his handy work for a minute (taking dozens of pictures as he did so) before picking his brother up and heading downstairs. After a quick pitstop at the door to grab his own jacket and gloves from the coat rack, he opened the door and greeted the chilly air outside.
Danny giggled as he reached up at the snow while Dick circled around to the side of the manor.
"Bitey! Bitey!" he squealed.
"Yep, Bitey," Dick replied with mild confusion.
Danny would say random things like that sometimes, forcing the world's greatest detectives to put their minds together in order to figure out what he was talking about. One time he just wouldn't stop saying "Em". It took everyone a whole day to realize he was referring to music. And an extra two days to figure out he was specifically referring to pop music.
Oftentimes he would call Barbara "Jazzy" and Duke "Tuck". On occasion he would even call Cass "Sammy". Every time he called something a new name, it was a race to figure out what he meant. Each time they figured out a new word, Bruce's face would darken and he'd disappear off to the Watchtower for the day. Something that was really starting to drag on Dick's nerves. It was like it was physically impossible for that man to share information.
Dick was startled out of his thoughts by a tug at his jacket and looked down to see Danny staring at him.
"Sorry sorry," he said with a smile. "Lost in my thoughts. Forgive me?"
Danny put on a pout but Dick knew by now that it was fake. One could tell by the mischievous look in the boy's eyes that he just couldn't hide. "So be it then!" Dick declared before pulling Danny close and snuggling into him. The boy shrieked as cold nose touched warm neck. "Fo-give! Fo-give!" he cried.
"Aw thanks," Dick said as he pulled away. Danny giggled again, his bright blue eyes crinkling with laughter.
The pair walked around in the snow for a bit longer before Danny started making grabby hands towards the ground. "You want down?" Dick asked. Danny nodded energetically.
"Alright."
Dick carefully set Danny down in the snow. The boy excitedly wriggled before putting his hands down to the snow. As Dick watched, there was a burst of light and suddenly there was a semi circle of ice, radiating out from their position. Dick stared at the ice in shock. Danny turned and blinked up at Dick, almost as if he were in shock too. But he very quickly went back to playing in the snow. Dick swallowed. Sure they all knew Danny had powers. It was pretty obvious when the third day there, he floated up to the ceiling. Still though, he highly doubted ice powers was up there on anyone's list of "abilities our new baby brother might manifest next."
Dick was so shocked all he could manage to utter was, "Huh. That's new."
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The Library
˚ʚPerv!Emo!Han Jisung x Cutesy!Fem!Readerɞ˚

˚ʚ♡ɞ˚ summary: Second part of 'The Incidents' Series; based off of this ask.
˚ʚ♡ɞ˚ word count: 2.3k
˚ʚ♡ɞ˚ warnings: told from his pov, jisung is a huge perv/creep, accidental stimulation (m receiving), (semi)public masturbation (m)
˚ʚ♡ɞ˚ notes: Italics are Han's thoughts! also the picture is just a reference for the outfit i had in mind :)
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Han wasn’t sure what came over him that first time. He genuinely didn't know when he grew the balls to do such a thing in a public place with his crush not even a foot away— even touching him at one point during it. But as the weeks went on he found himself doing it more and more, to the point where the shame was almost nonexistent from how normal it became for him.
Another thing that became normal was hanging out with the girl outside of class. They even exchanged numbers after the first week. For “studying” purposes. Or whatever lie he told her as an excuse to get her phone number. Part of him was excited, it’s a chance to get to know her better! But the other part of him was dreading the closeness that would ensue. God forbid if she ever found out about what I did..
With that thought lingering around his mind he opens the giant library doors, slipping inside quietly and nodding at the clerk as he walks past. The glasses on his head falter with the nod, but he fixes them in place before fiddling with his chain. He walks to his usual spot in complete silence, not even sparing the packed desks a glance as he focuses on the music in his airpods. Unfortunately for him, this is how he misses a set of eyes that landed him from the moment he walked in.
He also misses the way she interrupts herself from talking to her friends to stare at him wide-eyed, not used to seeing him in anything but an oversized sweater. She looks him up and down in awe, from the glasses that sit on top of his beanie to his black turtleneck that’s decorated with a silver Cuban chain necklace. Then to his long sleeves that are rolled up to his elbows, showing off his watch and shiny rings. “Oh. My. Gosh.” She excuses herself from her friends and gathers her things, running after him.
The boy in question finally makes it to his secluded spot with no extra social interaction and he sets up his study supplies around the table, making sure to put his bag in the empty chair beside him. He looks around, smiling to himself at the lack of people around and the giant window beside him that shows off the cloudy weather. It might be cringe, but fuck do I love this weather. He double-checks his bag for his umbrella and pulls out his laptop. It boots up quickly and he types in the pincode just in time to see a blob of white in the corner of his eye.
“Hannie!!!" He hears it through his music. He turns his head to see you moving towards him with a big smile. Speak of the devil..
He can’t stop his eyes from darting down to her chest, even if he wanted to, and he watches it shake as she prances up to him happily. The girl hugs his arm and looks him up and down again, “You look so good!!” Her right hand detaches from his arm to trace the pattern of his necklace, “I’ve never seen you in anything but a big sweater.. You should dress like this more often!” He flushes at the compliment, looking around nervously because he knows that she never wanders around alone. “T-Thank you.. My friend is having a birthday party later but I wanted to study a little bit before I went..”
Her shiny lips pucker as she continues to shamelessly check him out. He immediately notices that instead of her usual red-pink tint, it's now a light red gloss. “Ooo, that sounds like fun! Can I sit with you? I promise I won’t get in the way!” He watches the pout form on her lips and his gaze shifts up, taking in the full pleading expression and puppy eyes. Their eyes meet and his dick twitches. God damn you. He nods reluctantly, taking one last look around to make sure nobody is near before sitting.
He expects her to take the seat across from him but is shocked as he watches her carefully hang his bag on the back of his chair and take the seat directly beside him. She sets her pink bunny bag on the table and crosses her legs, tilting her head to nosily look at his screen. She smiles and bites her lip to hold back a chuckle at his wallpaper, all black with some depressed emo-lord anime character in the corner. He normally would have flinched at the pure audacity and lack of privacy, but his eyes were too focused on something else.
Who the fuck casually wears thigh highs like those.. and why is her dress so fucking short again?!? He gulps, watching as she stretches and as the dress lifts farther up her thighs. He finds himself in yet another situation where if she opened her thighs even the slightest, he would get a glimpse of her panties. And by whatever god is out there, she actually does. Her legs separate for a moment and she stretches them out too before crossing them again.
His jaw drops slightly and he starts to drool, almost forgetting where he’s at completely. Baby-pink, partially sheer, and lace. I’m going to fucking die.. He discreetly adjusts himself in his pants but is all too nervous this time to do anything more. I know damn well one of her goons is around here somewhere..
He instead revels in the newfound discovery. It only lasts a short while longer due to her speaking up again. She brings up their upcoming project, one that was announced just a few days prior, and confidently asks him to be her partner for it. His eyes widened slightly, I literally just convinced that professor to let me do it alone.. He opens his mouth to respond but is cut off.
“Yo- Who’s this freak?”
Han flinches at the sound of a new voice, a deeper, nasally one that he recognizes all too well. Fucking knew it. He glances over to see one of the shithead frat boys that glues himself to her side in hopes that she’ll fuck him. He stares down at Han with a frown, looking him up and down before turning to the girl.
“That’s not nice, Juwon. This is Hannie! He’s my friend.” Han watches as she turns to the other man. He can’t see her expression but from the annoyed eye roll from him, he can only assume it wasn’t anything good. He hears a faint “Don’t be an ass.” before she turns her back to him and looks at Han with an apologetic smile.
He returns the smile and turns his attention back to his laptop, finally getting some work done as the two of them chat beside him. Han picks up on some words here and there, something about a party next week that his frat is throwing. He faintly picks up on a “plus one” agreement but ultimately pushes it to the back of his head.
He doesn’t get much farther on the document. Instead of focusing on it as he should have, his brain only goes back to those pretty pink panties he got a glimpse of. Eventually, he gives up completely on the work and puts on a youtube video to pretend to watch as he zones out. The two beside him talk for some more time before she shoos him away, teasingly complaining with a “Look! You made me distract Hannie!” and “We were in the middle of something, shoo shoo!”
From the corner of his eye, he watches the boy stare at him angrily for a moment before finally leaving. Once he’s out of sight she turns to Han again, apologizing to him sweetly with those shiny eyes looking up at him. He laughs it off and closes the video, reopening the document to work on his assignment again.
She quietly watches as he finally manages to fill out all the questions, scrolling through her phone while she waits. When he sighs, stretches, and starts to digitally turn in the assignment, she finally places her phone on the table.
He suddenly feels a hand on his thigh. She taps it at first but when he turns to meet her gaze, she rests it flatly across his thigh. “Hannie? About the project, we should meet up at my house tomorrow to work on it.” She smiles and looks up at him. The mere thought of stepping foot into her bedroom has his eye twitching. “Y-Yeah, sure..” Wait. I didn’t even agree to do it with you yet??
She pulls his laptop towards her body, leaning in slightly as she creates a new powerpoint document and adds herself to it as a collaborator. While she does so, he lets his gaze fall to her chest. Her cardigan had fallen off her shoulders, giving him the perfect view of her collarbone and upper chest. As she leaned into the screen more, it even gave him a small glimpse of her bra-ridden boobs as her dress fell forward. And they fucking match with the panties?? He subconsciously leans forward, trying to get a look at her nipples-
“There we go!” He jumps and backs away, watching her lean backward and turn to look up at him, “I added myself so we can start the blueprint before you come over.” Oh, I’ll ‘come’ all right. He clears his throat and nods, taking back his laptop so he can pack it away into his bag. He feels her eyes on him but ignores it as best as he can until he runs out of items to pack away.
She looks up at him through her eyelashes, her perfume now flooding his senses as she leans into him more. He sees her lips move, but his eyes can’t choose which thing to focus on and it leads to him completely ignoring what she said. “H-Huh?” In the distraction of her pretty looks and her delicious smell, he almost missed the way her hand returned to his thigh. He did not, however, miss the way her hand slid up his thigh when she leaned in more.
“I asked if you were okay. You look sick again.” She goes on to describe something about how it looks like he has a cold. He would have cared, and he should have! He was going to until she turns her head away to greet a passing friend, causing her hand accidentally slide against his bulge. It's that point that makes him completely lose his sense of morality.
He freezes in place, body all sweaty as he tries to process what is going on. He knows he should have said something, and he honestly tried to! But the only thing that came out of his mouth was a shaky breath almost followed by a moan until he bit his lip harshly. The warmth of her hand seeps through his pants and he can’t help but soak in it. He turns his head to the window, pretending to watch the passing cars as he leans back to lets her hand rest better against his dick.
He only turns back towards her when he hears goodbyes get exchanged. “Oh, Hannie.. You see what I mean?? Now your face is all red!” She leans forward even more and accidentally pushes down more on his dick, making his breath hitch as he closes his eyes tightly. “Y-Yeah but you…. Your h-hand..” He nods his head down at his crotch, not trusting himself to hold back the moan that he feels crawling out of his throat. It was silent after that, but he could tell the exact moment she realized what happened when she gasped.
She remove her hand and her normally sweet, calm voice becomes panicked, “Oh! C-Crap.. I’m so sorry Hannie! I thought that was still your leg..” He clears his throat and adjusts his sitting position with a red face. Eventually not being able to find any comfort, he just stands up and snatches his bag before moving away. “I-I gotta go! I’ll.. text you..?” He says it in a questioning tone but gives her no time to respond as he beelines it for the bathroom, keeping his head down and covering his crotch with his bag the whole way.
He throws the door open and slams it shut, making sure the stalls are empty before locking the main door. The bag with his laptop is almost thrown onto the sink and forgotten about as he unbuttons his pants, pulling down the fabric alongside his boxers. His dick twitches the second it meets the cold bathroom air and he stares down at it in awe. His tip is an angry red and his whole length twitches repeatedly as he recalls the feeling of her hand against it, albeit clothed.
He wraps his hand around himself to relieve some of the pain, squeezing it even more as he starts to jerk off. He’s so riled up from everything that took place in the span of a singular hour so it doesn't take long to build up his orgasm. His mind starts to wander as it usually does: starting with fantasizing about her pretty, glossy lips wrapped around his dick. But this time it quickly changes to the image of her hand wrapped around him. He wonders how soft her hands would be and if they could even fit around his entire width.
Then he’s overwhelmingly reminded of the other events. Her thigh-highs, her bra… her underwear. He moans a little too loudly at the memory that's now engraved in his mind. The sight of the skin there, covered in sheer, baby-pink lace. Fuck. If only she opened her legs a little more. Maybe I could’ve seen her pretty pussy.. He imagines it. Now knowing what the skin down there looks like leaves little to no room for imagination. He can easily guess what her folds would look like, ugh. and that pretty clit..
He throws his head back, legs shaking and stomach squeezing tightly as his hand speeds up. The sound of wet squelching fills the room as he paints ropes, some of it getting onto his hand, but most of it landing on the two-toned floor tiles. He lets out desperate whines towards the ceiling as he continues to cum even more than usual. When he’s finally finished painting the floor he lets shaky breathes leave his lips. His eyes trace the messy pattern on the floor as the sounds of his breathing echo around the bathroom.
He manages to clean himself up and goes to grab napkins to wipe the floor before he realizes that he still has a birthday party to go to. He glances at his watch for a moment and groans when he realizes that he’s going to be late now.
This girl is going to be the death of me.
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❆ 𝐠𝐲𝐮𝐛𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 : 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬! ❆ | 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐮 - 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 <𝟑
❆ 𝑑𝑎𝑦 9: pre-christmas dinner | k.mg
a/n: hi!! welcome to day 9 <333 be prepared to see some chef!mingyu haha :P i also must thank kyii and sousy for brainstorming with me for this fic, and a few others as well. love u guys <3
p.s. it definitely takes much more time to pull off an entire roast chicken, but for the sake of the fic, the process is relatively faster and mingyu is like, the masterchef or something. also im writing this the evening before a major exam and im just as cooked as the first chicken lol.
word count: 1.2k contents: mingyu x gn!reader , established relationship , ceo!mingyu , cooking , theyre gonna roast a chicken for funsies , good chef!mingyu , clumsy helper!reader , fluff , christmas fun , one (1) chicken was ..... cooked too well in this fic , im sorry chicken (or not...) , read to find out why <3
"baby! i'm home!" mingyu calls out, and that's all it takes for you to come out to the living room, only to be met by the sight of your giant of a boyfriend dragging in huge bags.
"you said you were going to buy some ice-cream," you raise an eyebrow at mingyu. "so, either you bought an entire year's worth of cookies 'n cream, or you bought stuff that we didn't need."
"you know how i get at grocery stores, especially the large, gourmet ones," mingyu pouts. "everything looks so good."
"this is exactly why you need to let me buy groceries," you sigh, grabbing one of the bags and starting to empty the contents. "your bank account won't thrive for long."
"please, we both know i have more than enough money to live comfortably," mingyu sasses. you turn away from the pantry, where you were putting away the organic pasta mingyu had bought, to face your boyfriend.
he looks absolutely adorable like this; beanie nearly slipping over his eyes, large figure bundled up in a sweater and crouching in front of the fridge, stuffing two boxes of something in the freezer.
in moments like these, it's almost impossible to imagine mingyu as the CEO of a high-tech company. trying to visualize him in the crisp suits he wears to work feels like a distant dream, especially when at home, he's just the embodiment of a golden retriever, always so soft and loving.
"yeah, i know mr. ceo," you snicker when he plops down on the floor, complaining of a backache because of crouching at a weird angle. "you don't have to flex your money."
"i'm not flexing," mingyu defends himself with wide eyes. "just saying; we could totally quit our jobs and travel the world, and we'd still have enough money to buy your dream house in the countryside of france."
"we'll see about that," you laugh. just as you finish putting all the groceries away, your stomach starts rumbling. "what's for dinner?"
"roast chicken," mingyu hums, and you notice him flitting around the kitchen, gathering spices, sauces, herbs, and lots of other things.
"you're kidding," you deadpan. "you're gonna roast a chicken?"
"yes!" mingyu grins at you, patting a box placed on the counter. "mr. chicken is here. i'm just going to let him marinade for a while before we roast."
"you're insane," you gape at how professional he looks, washing an entire chicken, patting it dry, mixing together a quick marinade, covering the chicken in it and setting it aside in a matter of thirty minutes.
"again, why aren't you a full-time chef?" you ask him. you're both munching on some snacks while he waits for the oven to finish pre-heating and the chicken to rest in the marinade.
"because i only want my baby to eat my cooking," mingyu answers, stealing some of your chips.
"you've literally cooked for all our friends."
"okay, my baby and our friends."
"and what about our future children? won't you cook for them?" you tease, and as usual, mingyu whines.
"y/n, you know what i meant," he sulks. "i didn't want to turn something i love doing into a profession that i may end up hating."
"well, i'm lucky to have experienced your amazing cooking skills," you remark, and mingyu rolls his eyes affectionately. "if you're trying to sweet talk me into giving you the last slice of cheesecake in the fridge, it's not gonna work."
"aw man," you frown, and mingyu presses a kiss to your cheek as compensation. as if on cue, the oven's timer dings, and mingyu springs into action. he takes the chicken out of the fridge, and you watch in awe as he preps a baking tray, places the chicken in it, and puts it in the oven.
he finally finishes fiddling with the settings of the oven and comes over to you, expression serious.
"babe, i have an online meeting right now. the chicken's gonna be in for an hour. can you keep an eye out for when the oven timer rings? i should be done by then, but if i'm not, just carefully take it out of the oven and set it on the counter, okay?"
"got it, chef," you mock salute, and he smiles, leaning down to press a kiss to your forehead. "stay alert okay? you do remember what happened last time with the cake, right?" mingyu teases.
"i got distracted by the show! it could happen to anyone," you cross your arms.
"i know, but i don't want a repeat of that," mingyu chuckles. "cleaning burnt cake wasn't exactly fun."
"i promise, gyu, i'll be extra attentive this time," you assure him, and he heads into the study for his online meeting.
to no one's surprise, you completely miss the timer.
your best friend had called you fifteen minutes after the chicken had started cooking, and what was supposed to be a five minute call regarding what dress your friend should wear to her boyfriend's office party, turned into more than an hour of gossiping about your respective office colleagues.
you only notice something is wrong when you smell something burning, and it hits you then.
the chicken.
apparently, mingyu too had smelled the burning, because he's already grabbing the tray out of the oven and placing it on the counter.
the chicken is burnt, and there's no way of salvaging it.
"min, i'm sorry-" you gasp, mortified by your mistake. "i swear i was trying to-"
"it's okay," mingyu shakes his head, setting the tray down in the sink, leaving the disaster of a roast chicken to cool before he attempts to scrape it off the tray. "i kinda thought this may happen, so i got reinforcements."
you watch with furrowed eyebrows as mingyu walks over to the fridge and pulls out another box, revealing yet another whole chicken.
the entire situation seems absurd, and all you can say is, "were they twins??"
mingyu bursts into laughter, and so do you. it's hilarious seeing his six foot-something figure double over as he nearly falls to the ground because of how hard he's laughing.
"babe, you're so silly," he wheezes, trying to catch his breath. "i just got a backup chicken, in case something went wrong with the first one."
"and you didn't bother to check if they were from the same family?" you gasp in mock offense.
"my bad," he raises his arms in surrender. "in my defense, the burnt one kinda looked like this one's cheating ex, which is why it has to go in the trash."
"hm, i'll allow it then," you nod, face serious, as if you both weren't making up ridiculous stories about chickens of all things.
"anyways, now, all you have to do is sit back, while i cook this one," mingyu instructs you.
"it was a mistake," you pout, crossing your arms and leaning against the kitchen counter. mingyu crosses over to you and pecks your lips. "i know it was baby, and it's okay. you can help me with the marinade this time, okay?"
(the way your eyes lit up in joy makes mingyu feel like he'd be okay with any food burning, as long as it gets you this happy to help him redo it.
god, he'd buy you all the chickens in the world, just to see you like this.)
- fin.
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