Content notes - set just after Dressrosa arc so Zou isn't as it is in canon presently. Written in the style of One Piece so not too dark but warning for some violence, very strong language, mentions of the possibility of sexual assault and very mild sexual references but nothing too heavy.
This story is dedicated to my dear friend Noldien on Tumblr for getting me into One Piece and LawNa. If you haven't seen her LawNa and anime fanart get thee there double quick!
Chapter 1
Trafalgar Law scanned the horizon one more time for that sinister silhouette.
Where are you hiding Doflamingo?
"Leave him to Kaido, Tra-guy." Black-leg said as he took another drag on his crumpled cigarette. "Luffy beat him up good."
"Is that really what you think, Blackleg-ya?!" Law rounded on him. "You don't know Doflamingo like I do. He wouldn't just disappear, he's up to something."
"I agree." Zoro said, walking up behind them, still bloody from his fight with Pica. He'd refused Mansherry's healing, saying something about honour and not being that hurt anyway.
Idiot. Even without looking properly I can see he's torn several muscles as well as those slashes.
"I saw him fly away and I've scanned the island with my powers. He isn't here." Viola said.
Law ignored Blackleg's explosion of lust towards the former princess to continue glaring at his surroundings.
After all this time and I've failed? I won't let him get away!
"If we leave him alive he will only take his revenge on us and Dressrosa." Law said, trying to contain his frustration.
"The Navy are securing the island. I've seen more ships on their way. They can protect us from him but they'll be after you." Viola replied.
"So much for gratitude." Zoro said under his breath.
"I will take on the whole Navy and Doflamingo to keep you safe, Violet-chan!" Blackleg cried, clutching her hands.
Law's fragile patience expired. "Enough! We need to make a decision here. We can't let him get away!"
Everyone turned to look at him and Law ground his teeth. These were his allies, he owed them more than he could ever repay. Where was his self control?
"We're not talking about letting him get away." Zoro's voice deepened with controlled anger. "But we can't go rushing off without a plan."
Law almost spat out exactly how much the Strawhats valued plans but bit his tongue. He was getting too emotional. His doctors mind also told him he was suffering from shock, PTSD and exhaustion despite the dwarf princess's healing powers.
"Yey, Tra-guy!" Strawhat said as he came up to them, still recovering from the effects of Gear 4. "We'll get Mingo, don't worry. But we should get off this island now."
"Perhaps I should stay…" Blackleg wheedled. "Violet-chan might…"
"Oi Oi, come on stupid-chef!" Zoro said, grabbing him and inciting another argument.
Viola smiled at them with a slight blush on her cheeks and turned to Strawhat.
"I can't thank you enough. All of you." She said bowing. "You've saved this kingdom and restored my family. We can never repay you."
"No problem." Strawhat said, grinning. "But if you had some meat…" He began to drool.
Viola's eyes widened as her Devil Fruit power took hold again. "I'm sorry but you better go, the Admiral and his men are almost here. But I promise, " She said as her vision cleared, "We'll make it up to you. You are the Heroes of Dressrosa."
Strawhat's grin filled his face as he waved away the compliments and beckoned the rest of the crew to leave.
"I called Nami awhile ago. She's bringing the ship in now. I say we meet up with your crew at Zou and then finish Mingo off." He said as they walked towards the dock, pushing through the crowds of cheering people. The cheers felt dead to Law, Doflamingo was still at large and Cora-san was still dead.
"Why is the ship taking so long to come in? Nami-san, NAMI-SWWAANNN!" Blackleg cried. Ally or not Law seriously considered hitting him.
But we still have Caesar and I have my powers. With the Navy protecting Dressrosa, it's us he'll come after…
Wait…
The blood drained from his face as he stared at the still distant Thousand Sunny, a plume of smoke now visible, rising from its hull.
Caesar! Nami-ya!
...
Nami had had enough. Sure, they needed to kick Doflamingo's ass but first they got attacked by him, then Big Mom - one of the Yonko - and finally she'd had to outrun a total of three Navy warships, all in the space of one day!
"Joker!"
And then there was him. Creepy, evil scientist had not shut up, whining and shouting since they had captured him on Punk Hazard and he'd just gotten progressively louder after the failed hand over. As much as she was beginning to like Tra-guy, he needed to make up big time for this. Maybe 500,000 beli… or a cut of all his future treasure… or a candle-lit dinner for two…
Eh, what the hell am I thinking?! She shook her head as she steered the ship back towards Dressrosa. Hmm, still he is kinda hot…okay extremely hot. Not that I trust pirates…
The wind rushed over her, whipping back her hair as a shadow crossed in front of the sun.
At least I don't have to worry about clouds anymore. She thought as she looked up at the sky. Now that Luffy's beaten that freak. She shuddered at the memory of the Shichibukai. To think anyone with that ridiculous sense of fashion could be so dangerous.
"JOKER!"
"He's not here, you moron!" She shouted as she rounded on Caesar. " And what are you doing out-"
"Are you sure?" A tall, feather-clad man said, a sadistic grin splitting his face.
Nami drew breath to scream but nothing came out. She lunged for the Clima-tact, raw panic sliding down her veins, but before she could reach it the staff jumped from her grasp and hit her across the face.
"Fufufufufufu." A deep laugh skittered across her consciousness along with jangling lights as she clutched her head.
"So…this is Strawhat's little whore, huh?"
Nami fought the urge to cover her cleavage at the promise in that voice even as she reached again for the Clima-tact.
"Joker!" Caesar exclaimed joyfully behind her as the staff hovered just out of reach and again swerved away, only to strike her hard across the back.
Nami bit her lips to keep from crying out as an unseen force suddenly grasped her and spun her round to face Doflamingo's hideously smirking visage.
"Brook! Chopper!" She shouted.
No they will only be killed if I call them! Damn Sanji for racing back to Dressrosa, damn them all, I thought they'd defeated him!
Blinking back tears she stared at Doflamingo, trying to lift her face defiantly before she realised with horror that her feet weren't even touching the floor. She was hovering, still restrained by what felt like invisible strings, in front of one of the most dangerous men alive.
I'm going to die!
"Joker! Finally I- "
"Be quiet Caesar, you've caused me enough trouble today already." Veins bulged in his forehead as Doflamingo glanced at Dressrosa's coastline. Caesar collapsed in to paroxysms of servile apology which the Shichibukai silenced with a look.
Nami struggled against her restraints as she looked around desperately for her friends.
Where were they? And what happened to Luffy and the others…The Den Dun Mushi said they had beaten Doflamingo!
"If you are wondering where your friends are, I've left them below deck. What's left of them…" Doflamingo's smirk was back in place.
"You bastard!" Nami cried, fury replacing fear as she raged against her restraints.
"Ooh, quite the hotblooded woman, Cat Burglar Nami. Tell me, would it hurt Strawhat more if he had to piece you together or them?"
"Just try it, you bastard! Luffy will kill you!" Nami shouted, baring her teeth, fully expecting to feel the fatal blow for her defiance.
The ship resounded with Doflamingo's laugh. Caesar, who had been open mouthed at her insolence, joined in.
"Fufufu, Strawhat tried his best, but even with his Gear 4 he's incredibly over rated. Im not sure what the Navy are so worried about." He continued, still chuckling.
"Luffy…" Nami whispered, "What…what have you done to him…"
"It's not what I've done," Doflamingo said with malicious glee "but what I intend to do to him that matters. He took my family and my home, I intend to do the same to him…him and that brat Law." The Donquixote captain said as he looked back at Dressrosa and then turned to her.
"Starting with you, Nami."
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