Summary: Luffy somehow traveled to a parallel universe where he learns that Law his ally was here with him, Ace is alive, and that he never sailed alone only with his two brothers which result them into having quite the adventure that Luffy didn't expect at all.
So I kinda had this idea stuck in my head and just wanted to see where this story will end up. Anyway, feel free to PM me or leave a review (or something like that!)
"Gomu gomu no - what the fuck!"
Was all Luffy could say at the moment, this took him out with surprise, no it's more like it shouldn't have happened but yet it did.
His limbs were aching and restrained from any movement, maybe more like they're paralyze in place, when harsh wind was blasting straight to his body. With an agonizing swallowing, he closed his eyes and thought through what was happening.
It all started how his fellow crew was finally together in Wano, including Carrot. Law and himself were alone planning an attack on Kadio's underlings(including Jack), just to piss him off like Toaro would say. What they didn't plan was how Kaido, himself, showed up with a surprise attack, Luffy upon being Captain told his crew to leave while he distracts the beast.
Law on the other hand had wanted to stay with the other Captain but Luffy had told him to leave off with everyone, and to keep everyone safe until he's distracting the beast from everyone.
The next thing he knows he's falling from the sky for no reason. No signs of Jack or anyone actually. Or that it could be that he exhausted himself from using too much haki.
Maybe he's not alone after all.
His time was almost up in gear fourths, he intended to make his famous "gomu gomu no culverin" his last move before he loses unconscious against Kaido. He knew that form wasn't enought but needed to gather his haki up before he transforms into form of gear fourths. oh how that exhausted him from thinking through his plan and the strategies that Law made him remember.
Stream was finally almost done going through this body, indicating that he's on the edge between losing his consciousness.
Ah!
He saw land below him, as he was getting closer to the ground, his conscience was slipping further and further away.
"Oi! Luffy-ya!"
Law gave Luffy's cheek a harsh slap to keep him conscious enough.
The response was immediate, Luffy's eyes shot open, clearly confused on what's happening around him.
Law sighed in relief, he then sits next to Luffy with Kikuo lying adjacent from him.
"Glad I have you in the land of the living." Law said with a poker face. His face might not show that he's relief but in the inside he was glad. Who wouldn't want their ally to die just yet when the agreement hasn't been accomplished just yet. After all the Strawhat Captain was facing someone by himself, and that is a yonko.
Luffy sat up with gentleness, after all his wounds weren't healed, and looked around their area. They're somewhere in the edge (maybe a cliff?) where they could spot the ocean.
"Where are..- " he took a pause and looked at Law making sure he wasn't hallucinating "...-we?"
His hands went to massage his temples before a headache appears out of nowhere.
"Ah. That I don't not know. Last thing I remember was keeping everyone away from Kadio and a few of the underlings."
Luffy nodded his head not really paying attention, he wonders if his haki has returned. He wants to at least know how big this island they're both on. Maybe he'll even find something to eat! Man he sure is hungry.
"I wonder if if there's anything to eat on this island!" Luffy laughter's with his unique "shishishi" was heard at the end of his own sentence.
Law snorted and said nothing. He guesses with all the blows that Luffy took, he must have lost a lot of stimuli.
Just how much did Luffy use his stimuli/haki against Kaido? In his head he added a mental notes that he needs to do some tests on Luffy's Devil Fruit when they both get back to his submarine.
"What we need is to look around and find civilization. But from the looks of it, you're too injured to stand up."
Law noted from not taking his eyes off of Luffy the whole time. From the travels with the rubber captain, he made a conclusion that Strawhat can sure be stubborn with doing what he wants which only made Law sigh mentally.
Luffy pouted and shook his head from Law's statement. If he's hungry enough to move then he'll be fine. He had worse things happened to him when he was weak..
"Just help me walk."
Luffy stated and with a cheerful grin that made Law regret what he said earlier.
Law ended up helping Luffy but right after he ordered that he at least wrapped up his wounds. Which was a very difficult task, those wounds were serious more serious than the ones at Dressrosa but he'll live through them.
Luffy had an arm around Law's shoulder while his other hand had Kikuo, that helped his keep his balance.
But man, that nodachi was sure useful. Maybe he'll decides that he'll get one after Waido is opened up to the world and free. Luffy nodded at his own thought and silently thanked Law for helping him.
Law sighed and continued walking along with the Rubber Captain on his side.
His job as a surgeon and Captain of The Heart Pirates is something that he must take of course proud in. He would especially do anything for his crew and saving people that catches his attention (only a few), but never thought that he would be wrapped around someone's little rubbery finger.
He curses silently at the other captain for getting himself into trouble, but he does have to admit that it's always an interesting adventure when that happens.
At least it was silent with none of them are talking.
That is until..
"Toaro! I'm so hungry~"
And there goes the silence that he appreciated very much.
"Aren't you worried about your wounds?"
Luffy shook his head then stated how Toaro is there to take care of him and doesn't need to worry.
A small smile decorated Law's face but still nothing further and stayed silent.
When both were walking into a forest they weren't expecting seeing flames. Especially fire raising up. It almost looked to familiar to Luffy.
Maybe they both found someone?
Guess both were right where voices were becoming clearer as they approached the flames.
"Has your haki returned ?"
Law inquired curiously, while shifting his gaze over at the other Capitan.
Luffy nodded his head, as he concentrated on expanding his observation haki. Hinting it with a bit of Conqueror's Haki. Which made him smirk at his own genius idea.
His smirk dropped automatically which he leapt forward, letting go of Law. He leaned onto a tree without saying anything. His heart was pounding in his chest wildly, almost like his heart wanted to jump out.
"What the fuck."
Was all he could muster.
Before Law could ask what the hell was happening (this time there's an explanation), fire was coming towards their direction.
His body acted before he could think of anything.
"Room."
He lifted his fingers and harshly grabbed Luffy by one of the sleeves of his cardigan. "Shambles."
Rocks replaced their spots as they're now where they were at the beginning.
Law sighed and cupped Luffy's face in his hand.
"Care to tell me on what the hell happened?"
Law's battle of eye contact made Luffy's water instead.
"H-ee can't.. "
Something interrupted Luffy that made his heart clutch.
More fire came into view which something landed in front of them.
"You bastard! I'm going to make you pay for taking Lu!"
Law's eyes widen at the fucking sight in front of him!
"Sabo! I found him!"
Luffy backed up and said nothing while clutching Kikuo tightly.
"Why- how are you here
The surgeon of Death finally found his voice which made him walk towards Luffy, in a protective way.
"Thank you... for loving me!"
The Rubber Captain stared wide at the very familiar person too familiar for his liking.
How is even Ace is alive is beyond his explanation or anything in reality. Maybe he's dreaming!yeah dreaming!
Law's there with him since he saved his life and that made him part of the war.
And that counts him real enough in this strange dream
"What are you talking about Ace?"
Another voice was sounding familiar to both Law and Luffy.
"I already found him! He was actually with Oyaji."
The supposed name, Sabo laughed gently as he approached them.
Luffy would be damn if he has to mourn all over his brother's death again. This is all an illusion of his mind, somehow it just made sense to him. He nodded his head, agreeing with himself.
"Then who the hell are they?"
Ace turned to face the other as he pointed his thumb over at the pair.
"Dunno."
Sabo turned his head to look at the pair but he only found himself stare at nothing. "I think they left."
Ace turned his face and blinked slowly. What the hell. He swears he saw Luffy but he looked different.. almost like he was aghast against him.
A hand on his shoulder brought him into reality which Sabo gave him a reassuring smile. Which he gladly smiled back.
Sabo never got a look on the pair that Ace apparently cornered. He was worried for his brother, he would at times have weird dreams that never happened. He sighed and began walking away.
"Come on. Luffy's been waiting for us back at the ship!"
"What the hell.."
Law said that for the hundredth time he's been with Luffy. This wasn't what he was expecting in fact this was the last thing! His eyes gaze over at Luffy who was leaning against a tree while still holding his nodachi.
Ever since they found a chance to escape the confusion they've been silent and thinking through logical explanations.
"Luffy-ya we need to continue going with the plan. "
His voice sounded so sincere that it made himself flinch at. He's never good with these emotional situations which made him scratch his head sheepish.
Luffy straighten himself and nodded his head while wiping away the droplets that were coming down his eyes.
So much for not mourning his brother's death that was history now.
He chuckled to himself and waited for Law to join his side.
The pair walked with the sun was setting in the background which made them confused on how long they were actually at this island.
They mostly walked on the coastline to see if ships would be around.
Law already came up with a conclusion that they're in an inhabited island. The earlier encounter was off but nevertheless he chose to ignore it.
He was too deep in thought that he forgot that the other Captain was there with him until something repeatedly slapped his arm.
"Toaro look!" So much animation in Luffy's voice Law thought that maybe he'll die from happiness from something far in the distance.
Ah. A ship into the distance. But it was no ordinary ship but a pirate ship.
Just great, his plan was to hijack the ship with Luffy-ya helping him. But now he's going to alternate that and come up with a better strategy.
"Maybe we should seek assistance?"
Luffy offered but wasn't sure in whether it was okay for both of them going on. After all, he's not ready to see the Old Man just yet. He was planning on visiting after he obtain the title "Pirate King."
That thought made him have a ghostly smile but couldn't help it at the moment.
The surgeon raised an eyebrow at that question. He can sense it in his voice that he was bothered by something or maybe by someone.
"Come on, we don't want them to wait."