A/N: Osu! Guess who's next!? *grins* On to the chapt!

Chopper had just finished wrapping Zoro's wounds - gained from the recent battles of theirs while at Dressrosa. Law was watching the younger doctor treating the green-haired swordsman in silent amusement as he'd never seen any doctor from Drum on duty. This is a good opportunity for him to observe how those doctors work their own magic in a way so different than any doctors in the world. Besides, they're done with Doflamingo anyway.

"Cora-san...," flashes of Rocinante's grins makes Law accidentally spurts out the dead man's name. Chopper, who was intensely trying to make the Zoro stay still -in which is a really hard task even for the ship's doctor - had his ears perked at Law's sudden somber tone.

The two doctors stayed silent all the while Zoro keep on protesting from being bandaged.

As the final step, Chopper allowed Zoro to sleep peacefully in the infirmary as he and the elder doctor went out to the railing.

They both breathed in the fresh sea air and couldn't help but feel comfortable of each other's presence. They let the hustles of the wind pass by while they two stared at the horizon ahead of them.

"Say, Tora," Law twitched at how the reindeer calls him 'Tora' like how his captain did. Luffy is giving the young doctor a bad influence, so as the long-nosed man, or so the man thought.

Humming in reply, Chopper continued on his question hesitantly, "I... Heard you mention that Cora-san name a few times already."

Surprised and amused at the younger doctor's awareness, Law just glanced at him shortly before staring down at the dark depths of the sea beneath the ship. He rested his hands on the wooden railing as Chopper sat on the railing with his legs dangling down towards the water. Chopper stared at the elder expectantly before popping out another question.

"Is he...," the D turned his face towards the reindeer. The calm looks on Law's face reassured Chopper that it was fine to ask - whatever the question is. "Is he the reason why..you chose to fight against Doflamingo?"

At a moment, the younger doctor swore that he saw the elder's eyes looking glassy. Law noticed the danger he was in - if he cries now, then that reindeer would make a fuss out of it and tell his other comrades about it. But if he doesn't, that just adds up the pain he's holding.

He trusted Luffy an alliance against Doflamingo, only because the younger D was a D and nothing more.

He had saved that young pirate captain two years ago only because he thought that a D like Luffy would be beneficial for him in the future - and nothing more.

But all the while he was on board the ship, he couldn't help but woe over how the younger captain wasn't taking this as serious as he did. Seeing Doflamingo down on his knees along with the empire he's built in Dressrosa was really important to him back then. He thought another D would be someone really understanding.

He almost thought that he was wrong until he heard Luffy's final words as he beats the Warlord - now ex-Shichibukai - down with all the things he's been trying to give a stand for.

"You betrayed those who loved you. You betrayed those who trusted you. You betrayed those who idolized you. You're actually nothing but a shitty loser."

"Um, Law?" Chopper's high-pitched voice tore Law out of his thoughts. Law looked at Chopper who was smiling at him as if he was gonna get a cotton candy for being good or something. Law chuckled at the small thought of his.

"What is it, now?" Law gave out a genuine smile that Chopper replied with a huge grin.

"I think I already know the answer. Turn around," giggling excitedly, Chopper pointed at someone behind the elder doctor. Blinking in astonishment, Law slowly turned around to see a genuine smile - yet unforgettable due to the creepiness effects - thrown at him.

Chopper nodded at himself before walking back into the infirmary of his.

Law was unsure of the situation.

A dead man - from decades ago - is standing here, right in front of him, giving out the smile he'd been missing every night.

He thought it was just a delusion and he clearly wanted to shake off Rocinante's image by shutting his eyes tightly and shaking his head roughly from side to side. Ironically, he was hoping that the image wasn't an image.

Knowing that Law wouldn't stop himself from the condition he was in, the supposedly deceased man held Law's shoulder and pulled him into a tight embrace. Law stopped with his shaking and stood there as if he was frozen.

"Let it go, Law. It's just you and me right now," that said, Law managed a tear and moments after, he was crying heavily onto the other man's chest while grasping the ever so familiar fur of Rocinante's coat.

x.x

The two were now leaning against the wooden railing on their hands. Law was done with his tears while the elder was just enjoying the silent moment with the one he's been lavishing with his love and care for.

"I thought he was just another disappointing D until he said those words," Law started, thus breaking the silence.

"But...," the former marine grinned at Law who was smiling childishly at him. He knew Law was reluctant of saying the 'but' part so he gave a push in the subject.

"He's more than just a stupid lucky pirate," Law finished.

Law had grown up fine and the fact he'd found Luffy as someone more than just an ally makes Rocinante feel certain that his death to his own brother wasn't a waste at all.

He had finally managed to open the young boy's heart.

"I have a question for you though," Law's smile faded into a small thin line. The second Corazon focused his eyes at Law's curious looks. "How are you able to appear here, but not on my own ship?"

Gaping his mouth with raised eyebrows, Corazon took a minute or two until he replied, "You probably don't know this. But before this ship, this crew had another ship."

Raising an eyebrow, Law's looks demanded the answer right away.

"Well, you see. Their previous ship was dying," unsure if Law was going to believe that, he was telling the truth anyway, so Rocinante continued on, "So... it had a spirit that sacrificed itself for the crew. When it died, the spirit lived on and is still watching over the crew aboard this ship. Due to the relationship between the spirit and the crew, it somehow enables dead people to see their beloved ones on board as spirits in a short amount of time."

Amused by either how the elder knew of this or by the story told to him, Law nodded anyway.

"I see," Law smiled knowingly. Now he knows how the bond the crew share are just delicate that it enables the supernatural to happen.

As unexpected as he can be, Rocinante drew Law into another hug. Only that this time, it was their last. Upon realizing the matter, Law hugged back the man hoping to never let go of him.

"I love you, Law... Until the other time you step on board, I'll be here," Rocinante's voice didn't fade despite him disappearing as warm sparkles. Law could see the proud smile the elder had though he wasn't actually watching.

x.x

"Oya, Torao~!" cried the ever so cheerful voice which neared the elder deep in thoughts.

Turning to see the unusual frown on the younger D's face, the doctor raised an eyebrow.

"Why didn't you introduce your friend to us?" now folding his hands in a sulky manner, Luffy squinted his eyes at the elder in the same manner.

Sighing, Law threw a small smile at the raven. He then walked to Luffy's side before inviting the latter for a walk. Luffy quickly cheered up at the rare opportunity as he slid an arm over Law's neck and the two walked to the galley for dinner.

A/N: That...was just..beautiful...in a way... But this is nothing compared to Stelra Etnae's boding fics and Liz Hollow's wonderful romance fics...

Lately, I've been indulging myself into the Pokemon fandom so that explains the late update, hehe sorry yall.

But here's the chapter! A special one to make up with my late update! So, feel free to request for the next one! And ah, thank you for taking the time to read this.

DISCLAIMER: SADLY -BUT LUCKLY- I DON'T OWN ANYTHING BUT THE STORY PLOT. THANK YOU!