Here we start our story, between two men who despise each family from generation to generation, until fate decided to interfere with their feud and use them as a tool to solve their long term unending conflict, with twisted fate and unexpected flow of feelings.
"Death to the Donquixote family!" With their cups of drinks up in the air, everyone in the main dining room shouted at the command of their ruler.
Sir Crocodile grinned and gulps a huge amount of his drink. It's a really great time for celebration, his officers just managed to take down one of the officials of their enemy. Soon they will annihilate the whole hierarchy of Doflamigo. Unfortunately, the government dogs have very sharp senses and he can't complete his plan for wiping them down without being suspected, but today's plan was an exception, they manage to make the killing like an accident. A huge smile is plastered on Crocodile's face; the roaring of cheers inside the dining room doesn't disturb him from thinking of evil plans towards that group of people who disgraced his family and specially his status. He's making sure that he will end this fight on his term.
"Let's praise our upcoming leader and his mate who did a great job." An already drunk man shouted while pulling a red-headed man.
"Yes! Eustass did a great job!"
"And Killer is living on his name!" Compliments are overflowing, everyone is cheering on them. On the other hand, Crocodile is silently praising his next successor, because of him this happened. He is now their trump card. He cannot loose him, no matter what.
Eustass Kid and Killer, they're now the top huntsman on their family, mainly because they are not publicity known aside from their family. With this huge step forward they will be probably the ones who will carry out an assassination mission towards the enemy. Eustass is proudly smiling over the crowd who's cheering on them, he wants the throne and he's going to get it. He will gain everyone's trust and when the right time comes he will surely become the next successor. Still smiling he replied, "Thank you, continue to believe in us and you'll never be dismayed! Those bastards are going down at our hands!" The roaring becomes louder. This is going to be a whole day of celebration.
"Master! Terrible news, one of our officials is dead." A trembling soldier who's panting rushed in.
Donquixote Doflamingo, a former world noble, it is still unknown why he decided to lay low and rule his own kingdom than enjoying all the privileges that every world nobles have. "Please, young soldier. Catch your breath and tell all important information you have, I'll gladly wait." With his signature smile, he casually answered with calmness.
"I'm sorry, master." The soldier bowed, he inhaled and exhaled, after some seconds he stands straight, ready for everything. "Master, I'm sorry for all the commotions I caused earlier. I'm here to inform you about the murder or incident that happened in one of our main office." The soldier stopped, looks at Doflamingo, with a nod the young man continues, "One of our officials, who's handling all the tax collections died. We don't know yet if it's a murder or an accident, but base on the reports, the man died because of concussion in his head mainly because he slipped. There is no sign of other party involved in the scene." After the revelation, no indication of panic and shock can be seen on the former world noble. The soldier stood straightly, every time something like this happens their master's reaction cannot be guessed. It's only luck that can save him if his master is in a good mood.
"Thank you for the information, you may now be dismissed. I'll talk to other officers about what happened. Also, don't cause a commotion in the place. It's no big deal; I think some predator is in rampage." After the message, the young soldier bowed and took off. He's lucky.
"Crocy wants to play a guessing game huh. He got some new kids with him for sure." He mumbled and smiles to himself. "If he wants to play, then I'll participate." He stands on his chair, his frilly pink coat waving at his moves. "This is going to be fun!"
"Law! Young master Law, open up your door. You know, you need to go outside for lunch. Your father is expecting you." Shouting outside the door is a maid who's flustered for keeping up with a hard-headed child. "Gee, young master. Please be there in time." Before she leaves she heard a muffled voice saying 'yeah', with this confirmation, the maid leaves at ease.
"Your father is expecting you, huh. What a lie, he just wants me to show off to everyone as a mature, intelligent and calm successor. All I want to happen in my life is to become a surgeon, not a fucking king of his huge kingdom." Law mumbles to himself while arranging his image in front of a mirror. "Damn it."
It's time for lunch, every high officers of the family and some government officials are in the dining hall. Seated in the center is none other than Donquixote Doflamingo, in his right is Trafalgar Law. The food is now served, newly cooked and mouth watering, but before eating, a tradition in the Donquixote family must be done first. Doflamingo took his cup, held it high and shouted. "Long live our family." Everyone seated on the dining hall mimic what he did in unison.
"We know that one of our beloved members just died. It's unexpected but life is cruel and we cannot avoid death. I'm sure that every one of you is still mourning because of this and mostly we want justice. With the government at our service, we can expect that justice will prevail. After this hopefully pleasant lunch, we will discuss about the incident. I hope that everyone will agree." With everyone other than Law nodding their heads, the lunch started.
A brief exchange of words, telling each other compliments, talking about their daily life, and praising the excellence of the food, the lunch ended. The maids rushed in, cleaning the table leaving it spotless. Visitors are amazed for such a great, amazing and fast service, but now is not the time to compliment their service, they need to focus their mind to what everything will be spoken and discussed inside the room.
"Captain, can you inform us about any changes in the investigation?" The master of the house asked.
"Yes. As far as the knowledge of our forensic group in the body, there is no sign of foul play. I hate to admit it but this is really an accident."
"I see, that's disappointing." He frowned.
"U-um, sir. The Police force did their best, we gather every expert about this type of crimes but unfortunately nothing happened."
"Does that mean we're closing this case as an accident?"
"Sadly, yes."
"This might be a bit selfish, but can we have your service for additional protection. I sense that more of this thing will happen."
"Of course sir. We will gladly be the one protecting your family."
'Using his power just like that, huh.' Law is on his own little world, listening to everything that coming out of his 'father's' mouth. 'This man can control everything he wants, it's like he attached strings to every human being he can see.' Lost in thought he didn't hear that his name is being called.
"Law!" He snapped out of his thoughts, looking directly at Doflamingo.
"Yes?" That was close, if he angered this man, its equivalent on angering a hungry lion. He doesn't want to suffer from that pain and brutality again.
"We've already decided that you're going to become my successor, right?" They are looking at him. Sharp eyes are observing him, judging him and expecting an answer. 'No, I'm not. In your dreams, I plan on becoming a surgeon. I love human body, and I'm going to pursue my dream.' If only he can say that, but with the trauma inflicted on his brain after his so called father punished him. He didn't dare to make any move that will humiliate the man.
"Yes, father." He flashed a fake smile. Under the table his fists are clenched. 'Someone take me away from this hell.'
A/N: Yo. I can't promise a fast update on this story ((which is terribly bad. sorry)).
buuuuuuuuuuuuuuut. What do you think about this? ((please let them think it is quite good.))
The truth is I got inspired from the song "Check yes Juliet - We the Kings". ((yes. i love that song. But i'm sure that later on, that song won't have any connection on this fic. IDK. Maybe if u've got some ideas? We can work this out!))