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Chapter. 2

They had just surfaced and docked into a small island, after restocking their supplies they entered a bar and took a seat in the corner. Then just as he was getting comfortable, a lone girl stepped in the bar and took a seat at the bar. Law didn't know why he was so intrigued by the girl, well, she was one of the most attractive ladies he has ever seen but usually he can handle himself, this time, he just can't take his eyes off. He watched as she drowned glasses of rum easily like water. He had no idea why watching this girl interest him so much, he just did. When she stood up and headed to the exit, he found himself almost standing up too, following her. But stopped himself when he saw her being yanked back by a burly man that smelled like cheap beer and sweat.

The man is obnoxious and revolting, he'll say so. He looks like the type who won't take no for an answer, so Law sat back on his seat curious as to what the girl would do. His brows went up when he saw a look in her eyes; she's going to kill the man. Her eyes looked vicious and cold, much like himself. He decided he'll save the entertainment for later so he stood up and pulled the girl back. She felt small compared to him but warm.

"I believe the lady said no." He smirked and it widen when he heard this girl sneered at the guy fiercely, Law couldn't stop the chuckle from emitting. His trademark smirk stayed even as the guy grabbed his machete and swung it down, he was ready to block it with his nodachi but is curious as to what this lady will do, surprisingly she didn't move away or flinch. She stayed where she is calmly, she knew she could get seriously hurt when the machete got to her but she did nothing. Law blocked it though, as he already had enough entertainment for a night. He'll save the rest for later.

His smirk turned into a grin when he heard that the man's past conquest is in fact, himself. It was really entertaining to watch the man's snobby face turn paper white, Law was sure he could have peed his pants if given the chance, too bad he can no longer control himself as his head has already rolled on the floor.

The girl didn't do any reactions normal people would have done. She did not scream, yelp, gasp, nothing. She merely stepped away to avoid the blood, like she's seen this scene too many times in her life already.

Law wanted her in his crew. And he will get her, doesn't matter if he doesn't know where she is now. Besides he had a hunch that they'll meet again soon, didn't the girl know that? She said 'Until then' and not 'Goodbye' to him anyway. He smirked at the endless possibilities of who she is. He is definitely interested.

As night went later, Law told his crew to end the night and go back to the hotel. He tried looking around for her as he walked back to the hotel, no sign of her red hair anywhere. Well, it's pretty disappointing but there's always tomorrow. Law went straight to take a bath when he got in his room. He stepped out of the refreshing shower with only his pants on. As he dried his hair with towel, he walked out to the balcony, and there she is. The girl he's been looking for just right beside his balcony, reading a book. Lady Luck is in favor of him.

"Hello there, Miss." He leaned to the railing, smirk tugging on his lips.

The girl gasped and tensed, immediately whipping her head to his direction and relaxed once she recognized him. "Oh, it's you." She smiled. "You really shouldn't sneak up on me like that you know, I could've attacked you. And it was getting good too." Her flowing laugh followed her statement, making it less threatening but not less real.

"What brings a fine lady like yourself to a town full of bounty hunters and pirates?" She didn't immediately reply. Maybe she weighing on whether to tell him or not.

"Well, you see, I was just stopping by but then I got lost and couldn't find my way back." She replied sheepishly. She got lost? In this small town?

"So where will you go now, Miss?" He asked. "I don't know." She shrugged.

He raised his eyebrow at her way too calm attitude. Prying could wait.

"I was actually looking for you, Miss. I wanted you to join my crew. Will you?" He asked or rather, demanded. He doesn't really care about her answer. Either way, she'll still be joining his crew.

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She actually found some decent hotel with good view on the streets too. She took a long hot shower and found herself feeling at ease. She felt like reading, so she took her book out to the balcony and read quietly there. She was too engrossed in her book and did not realize someone was next door until he called her. She gasped and jumped a bit. It was the man from before. Trafalgar Law, if she is not mistaken. He probably had just had shower, because his hair was still dripping and he wasn't wearing a shirt leaving his muscles in plain view.

They talked a bit, until he made an offer or rather a demand. He wanted her to join his crew. And judging from his tone and his eyes, no matter what her answer will be, she will not be leaving this island without him. She sighed. She is bored and had nowhere to go. So why not?

"As long as I get my own bedroom." She told him.

"I take that as a yes, Miss …" He trailed off, she tilted her head, confused. Until she finally realized he is asking for her name.

"Oh! Ririth. But call me Riri." She grinned sheepishly at him.

"Ririth. Taken from Lilith, I assume?" He questioned. Almost everyone who knew about the origin of her name asked the same thing. The devil's mate, Lilith. She merely nodded, smiling.

"Good night then Miss Ririth. We'll leave tomorrow morning. Have a nice dream." Law said stepping back to his bedroom.

"Good night, Mr. Law. Oh, and please call me Riri, no miss." She said softly. The way Law spoke her name; it sends shivers down her skin. She did not understand why.