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pirateborn-a · 1 year

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“S-Sorry... For not answering earlier, I me—mea—meaaAAAN—ACHOOOO!” Buggy sneezed, still huddled beneath several layers of blankets. Though he had somewhat thawed up a bit at the prospect of pirates maybe not being as bad as he had always been told thanks to a certain redhead, the seven-year-old had still curled himself into a defensive little ball, legs hiked up and prepared to make a break for it should the need for it arise.

Buggy had grabbed his mother's throwing knife from the pile of his drying clothes when they hadn't been looking, hiding it in the sash wrapped around his middle. He had been afraid of the pirates taking it from him. It was the only thing he had left of her now. “You can tell your Captain to just d-drop me off at the next island. I promise I w-won't be a bother,” he mumbled meekly, still too scared to meet the mustached pirate's gaze head-on.

“We can't drop him off! He has nowhere else to go!” Shanks suddenly shot up, the cabin boy popping up from out of nowhere to insert himself into their conversation. Buggy froze, shooting the other boy a betrayed look. { from indomiitas ♥ }

@indomiitas — son boy laddie !

✧. He chuckled, flippantly waving off the apology as he crouched down nearby the other. Running into the boy while trying to flee from the scene of crime — adding a just pinch ( a couple bottles of ) spices into Gaban’s meal — hadn’t exactly been what he’d had in mind for his first meeting with their now-conscious guest, but he couldn’t find himself at all concerned about it either once they’d found their way back to a more secure location. The extra blankets he’d tossed onto the boy seemed to be doing the trick in warming him up, at least.

A frown flickered across his face in confusion as he caught one of the boy’s words, lasting moments before he broke out into laughter.

“ You’re not a bother at all, laddie ! We’re pirates, not gangsters, ” his jovial tone making way briefly for him to scrunch up his nose in distaste — gangs, he’d never get them — before smoothing back out with another chuckle. It’d be quite a while before they’d reach the next bit of land, but it wouldn’t be any trouble to provide the boy with the necessary supplies once they did. Or, preferably, figure out the boy’s guardians or friends and ensure his safe arrival. It wouldn’t be an easy task, but they could —

His train of thoughts was interrupted by Shanks interruption, eyes widening minutely — how long had his boy been hiding there ? — but his attention soon returned to their guest in intrigue. The reaction suggested that Shanks spoke the truth.

“ Is that so ? ” he asked with a hum, brow quirking up in question, “ The seas are a rather dangerous place for one as young as yourself to be alone, laddie. Even our cabin boy over there got us to protect him — ah, sorry, ” he shot Shanks a cheeky grin, raising his hand in faux apology. His tone was teasing, but warm, “ To show him the ropes. He’s a big boy, he can protect himself just fine, wahaha. ”

Still, he tucked his hand underneath his chin and took a closer look at the boy. If he had nowhere to go, if there was no one waiting for him — and what a horrid fate that was — then that complicated matters. Or simplified them, depending on the perspective.

As lighthearted as Roger had been acting since they’d first fished the young boy out, he wasn't completely ignorant of the gravity of the situation. This wasn’t like Shanks, an orphaned baby, for whom full responsibility had fallen upon them. This was a boy old enough to have opinions, thoughts, and dreams of his own. Still young, considerably so, but well on his way to becoming his own man. They had to take into consideration his wants and needs.

So they could go along with the boy's wishes and leave him to his own devices, providing him with the necessary supplies and food to ensure he found a safe place. But could any of them truly let a boy so young go into the unknown without reassurance of his safety ? It was a gamble, and while Roger was hardly one to think about risks, it would always be a different story when children were involved.

The alternative was clear to him, they could be the ones to keep an eye on him. They already had one boy, so what's another ? Perhaps they could head back to the Blue’s for some time, in order to adjust to another child aboard their ship upon calmer waters. They could even drop by Crocus and give him a checkup in order to be assured in his health. Besides, it could also do well for Shanks to have a friend closer to his age. As much as they all adored their boy — teasing notwithstanding — time and age separated them in ways that wasn’t at all fair for Shanks.

That much, assuming their guest would be willing to stay. But Roger would at least have to discuss the prospect with Rayleigh. The more he thought about it, the less enthusiastic he was about the idea of leaving the child to his own devices. To be stranded at sea, so young and alone.

He could feel his fingers twitching, wishing to curl into fists though he kept them lax. Sparks of anger rose head each time he thought about how they had found the boy. They were pirates, of course. No strangers to sinking boats or throwing men off their ships. But those were always sailors. Those who had chosen to gamble their lives by setting out to sea. Not civilians or children. If the boy didn’t know the names or faces of those who caused him such a fate, then those bastards would have to kiss their lucky stars. If Roger were to get his hands on them…

But those were thoughts for another time. The boy was their immediate and main concern, he would take the priority.

“ Hm… if memory serves me right, we’re still a bit aways off ‘til the next island, ” he hummed, voice remaining cheerful, “ You can decide your next course of action on the way there. Or if there’s any place or person in particular you wish to be brought to, just let us know. We’ve got plenty of time and supplies. ”

The more he thought about it, the less he wanted to let the boy out into the world without some sort of guarantee, if the boy truly had no one to return to. They’d been looking after Shanks just fine; why not add another to the crew ? It seemed like the most obvious solution. But they could seldom keep the boy around against his will, they’d somehow have to convince him before they reached land. His eyes flickered to Shanks; he’d have to discuss the plan with his boy before he went to talk to Rayleigh.

“ If there’s anything you need or that you’re curious about, just ask around, and we’ll be happy to provide. Shanks can be the one to show you around, he’s a clever one and knows the Oro Jackson well. She is a vessel unmatched by any other, but she’s quite the sweetheart, ” he gave the wood floor a gentle pat, smiling as she hummed in return, “ She’ll look after you, as she does for all of us, ” it was a compromise, and with the decision made, he felt far more at ease, laughter rumbling in his chest.

“ On one condition, ” he ( somewhat failed ) to school the smile off his face, attempting to hold a more serious expression as he leaned forward just a touch, his voice a loud whisper, “ Try not to tell Gaban — he’s the one with the sunglasses and poofy hair — that you caught me spiking his meal, hm ? Could you do that for me, laddie ? The last time he caught me doing something of that sort, he teamed up with Rayleigh in scolding me, ” a shudder ran through his body at the memory, pulling a face, “ It was a nightmare, they wouldn’t even let me go catch a passing Sea King— even after I’d swallowed my pride and begged them ! Can you believe them ? A man’s pride is far more worth a plate of fried rice ! ”

His arms flew out to the side in gesture, shaking his head in lingering disbelief. It hadn’t even made sense for them to not let him go, because he’d then been too busy mourning the loss of their feast to pay any attention to their reprimands. The last thing any of them needed was a repeat of the incident with a new member around.

Ah right, their guest.

“ Wahaha ! But I’m getting off track, ” his grin easily returned to his face, falling the rest of the way down onto the floor and sitting cross-legged, looking intently — though not unkindly — at the young lad with an interesting face, “ I’ll let the crew know to take it easy around you, but you’re welcome to stay aboard my ship for as long as you’d like, laddie. ”

He could only trust in fate that the boy would warm up to them in time. Although whichever way the winds would guide them, there was a certainty in his heart that the coming days were going to be that bit much brighter than they were before.

#indomiitas #[ ic. ] ✧〖 eternally challenging the sea 〗#[ v. golden days ] ✧〖 rays of sunshine 〗#[ not yet son boy son boy......#[ roger vaugely understanding responsibility but also immedietly going 'mine now :D' but also trying but also #[ simply slaps another 'child on board' bumper sticker to his ship----#[ rotates what we talked ab in dms ab roger being clownshaped first time buggy sees him....#[ just.... roger being a little shit while the rest of the crew is Concern @ buggy bc gotta keep morale high/the air light #[ but also just. causing problems on purpose #[ fsdkjds this got.#[ Much longer than i meant for it to #[ but offers...#[ continues my roger is soft to kids propaganda bc in this essay i will--#[ sighs #[ i am holds them lisa you indulge me <3 #[ holding them so gently......

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borrelia · 2 years

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ebony often is a friend first and a mom second, so when her priorities switch, esp the first times, fleet is SHOCKED. wait youre SERIOUS? you'd ACTUALLY ground him???? how... how could you.... pyjamas did you know about this?? help him out here. no... not you too...

#myaa #idk what shed even be trying to punish him for #maybe shes just trying to get a handle on him after he tries to run away #or around the same time he starts causing problems in the cafe on purpose #just to make her hate him #but she doesnt shes like dude.... go sit in your room and play video games or something. calm down please #i know this is not in your heart <3

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fingertipsmp3 · 8 months

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I will literally with no self awareness give out the advice of “just ask him out! What’s the worst that could happen?” whilst not asking my own guy out because the worst that could happen is I could die

#my friend has a crush on this guy she sees around the neighbourhood with his dog and i was like ‘just get his name and ask him out #for a drink’ and she was like ‘okay then you have to ask josh’ and i was like ‘aaaahhhhhhhh’#no because HER man is age appropriate. (late 30s) mine is ✨20✨#like what is thiiiiis #my friend is conventionally attractive; charming and also redheaded which makes the men feral #i’m just a strange old woman AND i used to work with josh #like i only see him when i go to my old workplace to cause problems on purpose #if he rejected me eeeeeverybody would know and then i can never go back #and working there next year is my plan b in case no one hires me to do anything else in the meantime #but i don’t think you can recover from unsuccessfully hitting on someone almost ten years younger than you #she was like ‘get his ass away from the counter’ i was like. how #‘order hot food?’ ‘look it’s overpriced and also there’ll probably be at least 3 people on shift and zero chance he’ll be the one to bring #it to me’ ‘ask him to bring your drinks out to you?’ ‘what am i?? the queen????’#this is a grab and go cafe… we don’t really do table service #i think this is a no go to be honest. i think he’s too young and i also think i’m too stupid and have negative rizz #like i’d try to ask him out for drinks and Everybody would end up coming including the guy who sells binoculars outside #it is simply a nonstarter. and with that i am going to eat some chocolate #personal

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obessivedork · 5 months

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Man I love just fucking around wandering the commonwealth with my character's bestie Mac. This is what the Bethesda Fallouts thrive at <3

#like I knew I would be unimpressed with the main narrative going in because I had THAT much spoiled for me #but wheeeee I loved just dungeon crawling in Oblivion too! Will probably love it in Skyrim when I someday get to playing it!#I do wish the main story was... a little different but it IS less annoying than Fallout 3's main story so far #Like. At least I'M the main character this time around #Also. *plays with the characters and setting like dolls*#Mac is Anna's bestie but he's my S O N 😭🖤#She likes him because she can cause more problems on purpose with him than with Piper or Nick or Preston #& She might like hanging out with Hancock for the same reason when I eventually get around to doing his quest #But ooohhhh boy she also has a BIG crush on Piper and no idea how to handle it. Girl blushes so easy RIP queen #kat plays FO4 #fallout #FO4 #fallout 4

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ambrosiagoldfish · 3 months

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I've never sent a request before, but I'm fiending for more adam, like anything, anything at all

Benefit of the doubt

Adam x 3rd Spouse! Reader

Viewer discretion is advised

Warnings: Angst(?), Not exactly fluff at the end but it gets better, typical Adam TW’s, reader low-key high-key has a complex about being loved, this is set way before the show, and Gn! Reader. (Also Y/n isn’t used, which also surprised me, the author, LMAO)

Part 2 Part 3 Part 4

Request Box: Open

Word count: 1760

A/N: Hi! Thanks for the request! I haven’t had a chance to write something that was originally my own idea in a while, so this was very refreshing! I’ve had this idea since I’ve watched the show so I hope you enjoy it!

I’m entirely up for making a small series from this oneshot, but I would need to know y’all’s opinion on it! (So don’t feel scared to let me know if you want some more of this idea in my Request box/the replies on this post!!)

Also Adam may be slightly OOC but please just chalk it up to him not yet getting his ego’s dick sucked 24/7

Anyways, I hope you all enjoy, let me know if you do!

Proofread but of course could have left mistakes!

You’ve existed for almost all of human existence, Almost.

You were the 4th being to be created during the time of Eden. But unlike the other 3, you weren’t human. In fact, you technically never lived before. An honestly hopeless existence, yet it was so beautiful in every way. But for what purpose? Well…

You were created shortly after Eve ate the apple, before she and eventually Adam committed the first act of sin that caused evil to latch onto humanity like a leech.

The reason for your existence was simple. To be Adam’s new spouse, except for when after he died. From the very moment Eve bit the fruit of temptation, it was already decided she would hold no place in heaven. Adam was given mercy due to him not possessing any knowledge of the fruit Eve had shared with him, he trusted her wholeheartedly. Which is exactly why heaven gave him mercy… no, pity would be a better choice of words.

Upon your creation you learned immediately of the happenings before your existence. About Lilith and Eve, and about Lucifer

And so, after Adam and Eve were casted away from the Garden, they continued to live their lives, fostering the existence of mankind for the rest of time. And when they eventually died, Adam was given pity while Eve was thrown to the wayside, the vast unknown.

You thought it was finally your time to experience existence with the one you loved, the one you were made for. Of course you never would know life as he did but surely your life never-after life could be just as meaningful as his.

How excited you were, how completely enamored by the thought of it. But there was a problem with that, Adam had grown into a new person, he was meant to of course, he was human. But he had grown selfish, abhorrent… insecure.

You understood why, to be betrayed by not one but two of his wives for the same person. You couldn’t possibly imagine what he could be feeling. Before you were to meet your future husband, Sera informed you that he had asked for a mask, and once on, he has refused to take it off.

That didn’t bother you, it’s irrelevant to your love for him. You've only heard descriptions of his features. Short Brown hair, gold eyes, bushy eyebrows, some scruff on his chin. All in all, he sounded perfectly fine, ordinary even. But even then it’s his choice to wear the mask, so you’ll respect it.

Finally, the time he arrived in heaven, and when Sera finally introduced you, his new spouse, the one to whom would be by his side for the rest of forever.

He rejected you outright.

“What?” Your breath hitched as you stuttered over the word, the sharp inhale of your lungs through your mouth flicked through the air.

Sera looked just as shocked as you but she quickly regained her composure “What is the meaning of this Adam?”

“If you think I’m going to let my life get fucked over by another one of your “gifts” well, you’ve got another thing coming!” He crossed his arms and shook his head defyingly. “I’ve already learned my lesson with those last 2 bitches.”

“Adam I’m sorry that happened to you but I would never-“ almost like lightning his finger shot to your mouth, shushing you.

“Save it, Sweetcheeks, I really don’t care what you have to say, so just stay there and look pretty, k?” His hand fell and grabbed the sides of your face, squishing your cheeks together, his LED mask flashing a sharp smile.

You saddeningly looked down at the clouds below you.

“Adam!” Sera’s voice sounded through the air, still soft but firm, she continued, placing a hand on your shoulder, “Divine judgment allowed you to be the first human soul in heaven, so I gave you the benefit of the doubt. I expect you to give your new spouse that same grace.”

Slowly your eyes looked up at Sera with a soft smile. Adam only groaned “Ugh, Fine but don’t be fuxking annoying, capiche?” You nod your head quickly.

“Very good, glad we have it settled.” Sera gives a quick smile, “now, I have some business to take care of so I’ll leave you two alone to get to know one another” With that, Sera flew away leaving the both of you alone.

The silence was thick in the air, the only sound being the occasional wind breeze blowing past. The sunlight creeps in through the clouds painting an orange sky above you both. In every sense of the word, it was perfect.

It was almost funny. You had waited so long to finally meet him, your true love, the one you were made for. All the things you dreamed about, the laughs you’d have together, the warm embrace of the person who you loved. But now… you didn’t know what to say…

“I’m… happy to finally meet you.” Your voice is quiet, almost non-audible. “I’ve been waiting for you since… well, forever…”

He doesn’t respond. He seems to be transfixed on something below you both. You train your eyes on whatever he’s watching only to see the dark cavernous abyss below you. Finally he breaks his silence.

“The fuck is that?” He asked pointing down, a sound of genuine intrigue hidden behind his abrasive voice

“That’s hell?” You stated confused “where would-be sinners will go to be punished, didnt you k-“ you suddenly realized that perhaps Adam really didn’t know what hell was. It was only created relatively recently, after Eve and Him ate the apple, of course he wouldn’t know. “it’s also where Lucifer-“

“Don’t fucking say his name.” Adam spoke, his voice rough in his speech. LED mask putting a harsh frown on his face. “Let’s get one thing straight M”Kay babe, if you’re my “new spouse” that’s something you should remember.” The “new spouse” was said with a tone clearly meant to mock you.

“Sorry…”

“Ugh, It’s fine, just don’t do it again.” He groaned before a wicked smile crept onto his mask “Sooo, that means he’s going to be stuck with all the wasteful beings of existence, HA fuxkin’ hilarious. Guess that makes them the losers and us the Winners!”

His laugh filled the air, the sound was like music to your ears, sure maybe it wasn’t really what you’d hoped he’d fine funny, but you loved it all the same but eventually his laugh died down

Silence again… in admits of all of it you suddenly was sparked with a thought “oh!” Adam looked confused at the random exclamation. “I had almost forgotten… I brought you something, as a welcome gift or was it a nice to meet you gift? Both? Eh, it doesn’t matter but the point is-“ you suddenly snap your fingers.

Golden light began shining, the light seemed like liquid hot magma as it moved and molded slowly into a shape. Light seemed to be overlapping and churning into itself, forming your desired outcome. With one final snap of your fingers, the gleaming gold liquid took hold, and quickly hardened to a solid.

The object that had formed quickly fell down, landing in your arms with a light thud.

“I’m still learning this creation stuff, so I’m sorry if it’s not perfect but-“ you hold out the object in your arms as an invitation to grab it “I learned from Sera that you liked to play guitar when you were alive, so I thought you might like to have one here…”

Adam looked at the instrument in your hands. The base color was gold, the neck was pearly white with gold strings. To be honest it looked more like a harp then anything, like if a guitar and a harp had a baby.

Silence again. Did he not like it? Did he hate it? You go to pull it back to you and apologize when suddenly it’s ripped out from your hands.

“Holyshit, this is sick as Fuck!” Adam immediately started playing some rifts on the new guitar. The sound wasn’t what you were expecting but you guess Sera was right about his talent with the instrument. The whole time his mask had a wide and sharp smile as he mimicked guitar sounds with his voice, the occasional laugh leaving his mouth.

“I’m really glad you like it” you say, a sigh of relief leaving your body.

Adam looked at you, one you missed. He saw how relieved you were, how nice you were being. No person who supposedly loved him ever gifted him something, well, one other did. Someone he trusted and loved more than everyone, anyone. But look how that ended, with them being removed from the garden, away from an eternity of happiness until he died. All from someone giving him what he thought was nothing but love, a gift.

But he could see that this was different, you were different. When Eve gave him the apple, she didn’t explain what it was or why she wanted him to eat it, even when he asked her she didn’t explain. But with you, you had not only given him something you knew he liked but also expressed the reason behind it. Yes, you were different, even Adam could see it.

“Anyways, thanks for the axe, I guess…” Adam for the first time was stunned, but quickly he continued “What was the thing that Sera chick said about me and “divine judgment” or whatever the fuck? That she gave me the “benefit of the doubt…”

You were a bit confused but continued listening, “I guess I should at least try to give you a chance, since you got me this sick ass guitar an’ shit.” Your face lit up, you about began to speak before you were, once again, shushed “B-B-But-” his finger tapped your lips with each repeated syllable ”-only a chance. If you betray me like those last 2 bitches then you’re done, got it?”

To say you were overjoyed would be an understatement, a smile quickly plastered across your face as you quickly nodded your head

“Alright good, so uh, what do ya say about showing me the best places to get a bite to eat around here, I could really go for some ribs right about now.”

“ I’d… love to, thank you Adam”

“Yeah don’t mention it Sweetcheeks” Adam quickly wrapped his arm around your shoulder and you two began walking.

Maybe you will get your eternity of happiness.you can only pray you do.

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soulsolid-a · 1 year

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❛ where do you think you're going? ❜ - brook leaving without luffy???? how dare.

SIX WORD SENTENCES.

✩. “ !!! ” Brook startled at the sudden question, holding himself back from jumping in favor of turning his head around to look at his captain with a quizzical expression — or at least, he would have, if he had a face to make expressions with ! As it was, he simply tilted his head a degree to the side, before understanding dawned. It was rather rude to try and leave without asking his captain or letting anyone else know beforehand.

“ Yohohoho ! My apologies, Luffy-san. I suppose I got too excited there. ”

He stepped down from the railing, tucking his cane back under his arm as he spun around on his heels a bit to gave his captain a partial bow. With a small wave, he gestured towards the island they'd docked at for supplies.

“ I simply happened to have recognized this island ! It'd been recommended to me while I was on tour, although I hadn't had the chance to visit then. Allegedly, the craftsmen on this island offer some rather handsomely produced instruments that I would like to take a look at, ” he was already plenty content with his current range of instruments aboard Lion-chan, but it could never hurt to widen his arsenal.

“ Say, Luffy-san, ” a thought crossing his mind, attention returning towards his captain, “ If you're not busy, would you like to accompany me ? Yohohoho, after all, whatever instrument I might purchase ought to be fitted towards your interest ! ”

#[ ic. ] ─ ♪ 《 soul king 》#[ v. main ] ─ ♪ 《 an oath to the starry sky 》#strwcptn #[ holds them #[ they are going to cause problems on purpose <3

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moonydustx · 3 months

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A not so funny story

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Summary: With Uta controlling everyone and the marine attacking, you needed to contain an unconscious Law who was looking to join the fight. Now, you need to deal with the consequences of him finding out about this.

Pairing: Trafalgar Law x F!Reader

Warnings: blood, Law hurts Reader (not on purpose), they both love each other, but they are idiots who don't know how to talk. Law doesn't know how to express his feelings in this one. Angst, kinda fluff/happy ending.

W/C: 3.6k

A/N: I just saw the movie Red and the idea came to my mind. I need to shake off the rust and get back to writing, I thought it would be a good solution. Despite being linked to the film OP Red, there may be some things that differ from the canon.

For those who haven't seen the film, a spoiler-free context: in the film, we see a singer called Uta, who Bepo is a fan of and, together with Law, go to the show. Problems happen, she puts everyone to sleep and with her power, she manipulates these sleeping people to fight with other people who want to stop her.

italics apply to flashbacks and thoughts

Part 2 | Part 3 (NSFW)

The cold stone beneath you contrasted with your hot, sweaty body. You could feel the wounds burning on your body and if you reached out your hand, you could find the cause of them, your captain.

In the distance, you could hear someone calling your name and it didn't take long for Penguin to appear in your field of vision.

"Are you okay?"

"He gave me a hard time, but I'm fine. And you?" You grumbled, sitting up and taking in your surroundings. Apparently everyone had gone back to sleep.

"We're tired but fine. You're bleeding, do you need any help?"

"Everything is fine." You stood, with his help. "We need to get them out of here, I doubt the marines will miss the chance to catch so many pirates gathered in one place. At the very least, this will end in a fight."

You chose to help carry Bepo back to Polar Tang. Even though he was big, sharing the weight would be much easier than carrying Law alone. As soon as you entered the submarine, you disappeared from sight, leaving all of Uta's fight behind.

"Do you guys need help? I can see some pretty bad injuries from here." Ikkaku approached, already stopping the blood on your forehead. "Are they both okay?"

"We should take them to the infirmary and keep them under observation." you warned, seeing two other crew members carry them out of sight. "Can we get away from the fight?"

"Yeah, off their radar." someone answered you in the background.

"Perfect, keep us at this depth, keep an eye on the radios, any sign of change, if Law hasn't woken up, you look for me." You leaned against one of the tables, trying to ignore some of the pain in your body.

It was supposed to be just a quick show, at least that's what Bepo had said. Unfortunately for Law, he ended up being the polar bear's requested companion.

"Sure you don't want to change places with me?" Law appeared next to you, while you finished cleaning the kitchen.

"No captain, I'll be right here, with my duties." You smiled at him and, despite being frustrated, he let out a sideways smile.

"You know that I'm the captain right? That I can give the order and you have to go and I don't."

"You wouldn't be so mean, would you?" you asked indignantly and on one of the few occasions, you heard him laugh, even if it was low tone. "Captain!"

"I'm kidding. Just keep an eye on everything, okay? Don't let Shachi and Penguin cause any trouble."

"Yes, sir. And you, enjoy the show."

You were almost regretting not accepting the proposal. Law would certainly be much better at containing you and preventing you from getting into a big fight than you would be doing the opposite. But you liked the idea of him trusting you.

"Everything is alright?" Ikkaku took you out of your reverie, noticing your body slightly bent and the blood falling on your forehead.

"Try holding back a furious Trafalgar Law from wanting to get into a fight and tell me if that's okay." You laughed, even though it took some of the air out of you. "Just a few bruises, nothing major."

"Come on, I'll help you take care of this." Ikkaku gently pulled you by the hand.

"Boys, do you deal with them?" you asked and they both nodded. "If Law wakes up, don't say anything to him about our little fight."

"You mean, about the big fucking beating he gave you?" Shachi teased you, earning a push.

"Exactly. He has bigger problems to worry about than dealing with this."

You and Ikkaku headed towards the dorm you shared. Your friend made a point of supporting you at every step, even if you insisted it wasn't necessary. She sat you down on the bed and grabbed a small first aid kit hidden on one of the shelves.

"Why not tell the captain?"

"Outch" you mumbled with one of the stitches she had on your face. "I have a feeling he's not going to like that we got into this fight without his presence."

"I think he'll be more resentful that you were the one who held him back." You laughed at her silly observation, then grumbled with another needle. Damn fight. "Don't act stupid."

"What you mean?"

"I'll let you choose. Between you being the only one who can steal books from him without him complaining or about every time we disembark, you having to be on his side. Should I mention that time he freaked out because Kid wanted to take you to the crew from him?" she laughed to herself, at her own memory. "What do you need to see that he likes you too?"

"And who said I like him?"

"Okay, you still want to keep hiding your feelings for him, just hide it better." she laughed again. It was clear to her - and anyone else who saw - that there was something between the two of you. You just prefer not to feed this illusion. "Still, I agree that he won't like all this one bit. Let's try to keep out of his sight."

Law was still trying to assimilate everything that happened. Uta's show had turned into a war scene and in the end, even he had become a puppet. That idea would haunt him for a long time.

Despite recent events, Polar Tang was quiet, too quiet. He could hear some buzzing, nothing he could identify. Another thing he couldn't place was you. The last time he saw you, he had tried to bargain for your presence at the show, even though he had asked to change places with you, he didn't think the idea of going with you was bad. You'd probably hate the song, but he'd enjoy your sarcastic comments about any awkward situation. A small laugh crossed his lips when he thought about what you would say to see little Bepo.

At dinner, he observed Shachi, Penguin and Bepo, talking to each other. The concerned expressions denoted the seriousness of the matter, but that could come later. Even though he slept through it all, he still felt tired.

At lunch the next day, again, nothing from you. Ikkaku was also missing. It was impossible for the two of them to have disappeared together and without any justification. He tried not to think about the worst-case scenarios, but no matter how much he denied it, he wasn't such an optimistic person.

It only took a few seconds of your three companions stalling for him to know that you and Ikkaku were up to something or had already been up to something. He left them behind, following with firm steps to your room.

"I didn't see you two at lunch or yesterday at dinner, I wanted to know..." you two found Law leaning against the door of your room. His relaxed position disappeared in seconds when he looked at where Ikkaku's hand joined your forehead. "What happened?"

"Just a few scratches, nothing major." your colleague replied before you could open your mouth. She knew - actually, you weren't that good at hiding it - about your feelings and how easily you could wrap your head around your own words.

"Yeah, they're from yesterday, some scratches." you tried to complement, the captain's serious expression made it clear that that hadn't helped at all.

"Nothing much and that's why you haven't shown up since yesterday?" he grumbled and before he could continue his lecture, he felt his body being pushed forward, with Bepo, Shachi and Penguin falling beside him. "What the fuck?"

"We just wanted to know if you already know that she was the one..." before the bear finished speaking, the other two covered his mouth.

The grey eyes trailed from you to Ikkaku, to the group lying next to him, and back to you again. The small stress that was forming inside Law turned into concern when he saw the small trickle of blood dripping from your eyebrow.

It only took a few moments away for you to appear like that and he would never tolerate that, you didn't need to know about his feelings or how he was already thinking about taking revenge on whoever had done that, he would deal with it after taking care of your wound .

"Everyone out." you made to follow Ikkaku, stopping a few meters away. "Not you, I need to see this."

The door to the small room knocked subtly behind Law, who waited for a few seconds to approach you. The two of you already had a considerable height difference, but when you felt Law's cold, tattooed fingers on your chin, you felt even smaller. He turned both sides of your face, despite the cold touch, you could feel your skin burn beneath his fingers.

"You're warm, but I don't see any trace of infection." Not this one, you thought. "Give me the name?"

"Name?"

"Which idiot did this?" he replied without much patience, his fingers leaving your face behind.

"This is going to be a funny story." you laughed, stopping immediately when you saw him look deep into your eyes, his expression serious in an almost irritating way.

"Someone decided to hurt one of my crew. I don't think it's such a funny story. Who did it?"

"Captain of the Heart Pirates, Trafalgar Law." your answer didn't seem to catch him instantly, with each word that left your mouth, you could see him getting paler and paler. "I believe you already know, but Uta managed to control everyone who was asleep to attack the pirates and the marines and with that, you and Bepo were also controlled. The boys held Bepo and I had to deal with you, but everything is fine. "

"They told me about Bepo..." he seemed lost for words, taking a certain distance from you and leaning on the small table in your room. "So you restrained me, alone?"

"You, actually Uta, didn't have access to your Devil Fruit powers, it ended up being easier. After all, our mission was just to keep you two away from the navy." you explained, leaning on the opposite side to where he was, seeing his crestfallen expression. "Like I said, it's okay captain."

"Where else did I hurt you?" the question took you by surprise, making it difficult to hide your reaction. "I know my strength, I have a feeling it wasn't just that. I could see it myself, but I trust you, so please."

With your fists clenched and your gaze following your every step, Law could see your hand go to your ribs, along with a grumble, as you bent down to pick up a small cloth and fill it with something that smelled similar to alcohol. As much as he noticed you trying hard, he could see you limping. He watched you smear the contents on one of your cheeks and your arm, revealing some bruises.

You stopped in front of him, letting him analyze. Despite the pain throughout your body, Law's proximity was almost like an anesthetic. If he stayed there, you wouldn't mind spending the day under his gaze. Law took your arm, gently sliding his fingers under the bruise, watching you flinch in discomfort. His hands practically put your arm back in place and placed themselves on the zipper of your jumpsuit.

Your hands placed themselves next to his, pulling the device and opening the entire piece. Of all the times he had dreamed of touching your skin, none had felt like this. He liked to imagine how soft it would be, to think about how your body would shiver, to feel with his own lips every piece of exposed skin, while he heard you ask for more. All the purple spots he had dreamed of leaving on your skin were nothing like the one he saw. Thoughts would need to be put aside at that moment.

His hand knocked down one side of your jumpsuit, showing the large bruise on your rib, which made him hold his breath for a few seconds.

"What else?" his voice was barely audible. He knew there was more to it, but he didn't want to be invasive.

"Just this cut." you took off the other strap of your jumpsuit and let it fall below your waist, showing the wound on your thigh. It wasn't that big, but when you both looked at the place, you understood where all the warmth in your body was coming from. "Shit. It wasn't like this last time I looked." actually it was, you just wanted to spare him the worry.

You adjusted your jumpsuit, leaving the top hanging around your waist. Your eyes searched for Law's, but he seemed to be far away, even just a few centimeters away. For some time, he didn't say anything. His eyes followed one point you had shown and others, looking for other signs. His hands prostrated in front of his body, why had he done that? Why hurt you?

"Law?"

"I...I..." the words seemed stuck somewhere inside him. His hands placed themselves next to your face, a gesture you hadn't received from him yet. "I don't know how to apologize. Forgive me, I didn't want any of this to happen."

"No need, Law, really. I was doing what any of us would do, taking care of our crew, taking care of our captain."

Again the words seemed to have escaped him. He just wished he could hold you and apologize a thousand times, hold you there and heal every little part of you and never allow anything to hurt you again. Some conscious side of him screamed in the background that this wasn't anyone's fault, but the sound seemed so far away to hear, while the picture of what he had done was so close to him.

A few seconds passed, his hands were still on your face, while you just enjoyed the awkward affection you received. He didn't know how to deal with that feeling, it was a guilt like he had never felt. Along with a fear, a need to see you well. There were too many things to deal with and at that moment, he chose to be the most rational one.

"It's infected and may have broken something." Law let his medical side take control of the situation. "Room. Shambles."

Before you even noticed the blue dome surrounding you, the two of you had already been transported to the infirmary. You remained standing in your place as you watched the captain hurriedly walk around the room, collecting some materials and before you could try to get on the stretcher, the two of you were already being taken to another place.

The table full of books, the small window of the Polar Tang showing some little orange fish passing by outside, a cozy bed, even with the sheets spread out. That definitely wasn't your room. You watched Law leave the materials on the table and reach Kikoku. You saw the blue dome again, this time, you knew that he was using his powers to confirm that you had indeed presented all your injuries to him.

"I was worried about your rib, but apparently it was just the bruise. Now about your leg, I may need to redo those stitches and medicate you. I can't let the infection spread."

You knew he was nervous, bordering on anxious, but you had known him long enough to know that stopping him from treating you would be even worse. You had chosen to hide your injuries so that Law wouldn't feel guilty, now that he knew, you didn't have much else to do.

"Law." you called out to him carefully, as he prepared the medication. "Do you mind if I bathe first?"

"Sure, I mean, no problem. Just wait a second." He walked away from the table and piled up some things, which he handed into your hand. "Here's my towel, I also left some clothes in case you want to use them, if you don't want to, that's okay. I can ask Ikkaku..."

"This is perfect, thank you Law." you hugged the small bundle of clothes close to your body.

"Room." again, in a matter of seconds, you were at the bathroom door. "I'm sorry, but your leg is really hurt, you shouldn't force it while walking."

"Okay" unlike the time he had taken you to the infirmary, now he had transported you close to each other, which made the air disappear from your lungs. "Can you wait for me? I mean, you said I wouldn't I should force my leg and..."

"I'll be outside, just call me and I'll be here." Please call me, Law's inner voice practically screamed.

Your shower was much quicker than you expected. Just knowing that he was waiting for you outside made butterflies fight in your stomach. You gently dried your body and took the clothes he had given you. Something that looked like shorts - it might have been underwear, but you didn't worry about that right now - and a black button-down shirt. As soon as you button the last button, you can pay attention to the smell of the fabric. Something soft, woody, you wondered if that was his scent.

"Law?" All it took was a small call and he soon entered the bathroom. Not as discreetly as he expected, his eyes roamed your body. "Can you help me?"

"Of course" your feet left the floor, giving you a few seconds to assimilate that he had picked you up and carried you back to the room. He hadn't done this before, but you preferred to just enjoy the sensation, locking your arms around his neck.

With a few steps inside the room, he placed you lying on the bed, pulling a rod further to the side, only then did you notice the hanging IV.

Law bent down, reaching your arm level, cleaning it with a small piece of cotton. He looked at the wound on your leg. In silence, he cleaned the area and took some bandages, placing them across the entire length of the wound. The contrast between your warm skin and his cold hands was strangely comfortable. You wished they would last a little longer there.

"I think we can leave these stitches for another day, but I need you to take this medicine. It's an antibiotic, the infection is small, but I'd rather take care of it soon." He pulled the small needle, seeing your face pale. "I'm sorry darling, but it's the best option we have."

Darling.

That word would echo in your mind for a long time. The fear of the needle that was about to come into contact with your skin eased when you saw the care he took with each gesture.

"Just don't look, okay?" He waited for you to close your eyes. "Just a few seconds and that's it. You'll feel sleepy, but that's normal. As soon as you wake up, I'll bring you something to eat."

He got up and started to adjust the pillows on the bed, the ones that were around and under you. His hands rested around your body, his body was on top of yours, even without any immediate contact. It was inevitable not to get lost in his eyes, or see him do the same with yours. You would like to engrave that in your memory, forever.

"Are you comfortable?" his face still had the same tense expression from the first moment he found you in the room.

"I am, I promise." you replied, in a burst of courage, you brought your hand to his face, touching his cheek. "Law, what worries you so much?"

He walked away, sitting at the foot of the bed. You just straightened up so you could look at him. His tattooed hands took off his hat, fingers tangling against the dark strands.

"I can't deal with the fact that I did this. I did this to you. Of all the people that could have been there, I hurt you." he grumbled, turning so he could look at you. "You do not understand."

"Actually, I understand." your answer left him stunned for a few seconds. "But don't blame yourself, you didn't choose this, captain"

"I know, but at the same time..." he huffed, trying to find the right words, which scratched his insides every time he looked at your scourged face. "You understand me, huh? I mean, I don't just see you as a crew member and something tells me you don't just see me as your captain. And knowing that of all the things that could have happened, I hurt you. I promise compensate you for everything."

"About what you said, about what we see in each other." your thought was interrupted by a long yawn. "What should we do about this?" You made to get up, but the IV attached seemed to transmit drowsiness straight to your body. Your eyes were already starting to get heavy.

"That we can deal with this later. You took care of me, now it's my duty to take care of you. For that, you need to rest." His hands reached yours, giving a slight laugh when he saw you fighting with your own eyes, wanting to leave them open. "I promise not to hurt you again or let anyone else hurt you."

Before you fall asleep for good, you can feel his lips on your hand.

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