"Bonney-sencho" said one of the former Bonney crew members. She opened her eyes and looked at him; he stood with couple of other men who used to be her crew members.
"You guys! I am glad you are alright. Now break these shackles sp I can go kill this bastard Blackbeard" she said with hope and determination in her eyes.
"No Bonney-sencho we won't" replied the man. Bonney's eyes widened in shock "What?!" she spoke with shock and fear.
Suddenly, the men took out sticks and started beating her mercilessly.
"You….guys…..why!" spoke Bonney weakly between their attacks.
"Blackbeard-sencho said we should tenderize your body for him." Replied one of the men coldly.
"Come on guys this is enough" an evil female voice spoke through the cellar's door. Bonney could hear her dark chuckle, and her footsteps walking toward her. Catrina Devon.
She stood in front of Bonney then leaned to grab her by the hair "You know , I never liked you , You are just an arrogant brat who was stupid enough to believe that Whitebeard was the strongest pirate , you should've seen the look on his face when Blackbeard defeated him. It was the look of a beggar." Said Catrina with a sarcastic smile.
"You filthy whore! I'll kill…." But Bonney's words were cut off by Catrina's powerful punch to her stomach.
"Come on boys, let's leave the lady rest for tonight." Ordered Catrina and laughed evilly as she walked out of the door.
Bonney lied on the cellar's floor silent, staring blankly at the door. She started to doubt that she'll ever leave this place alive; she doubted that she'll ever be saved. Once more, she fought her tears and refused to cry.
On the Thousand Sunny deck, Law stood alone staring at the night sky; thinking.
"Mind if I join you?" asked Sanji quietly interrupting Law's stream of thoughts.
"You already did" replied the taller man.
"Why are you after Blackbeard?" asked Sanji breaking the silence.
"I said earlier, it is my own business, none of yours." Answered Law.
"You really love Bonney, don't you Law" said Sanji "It is too obvious, even though you are trying hard to hide it." Continued the blond man with a smile.
Law stood silent for a moment "Yes I do "finally answering the black haired man.
"But I never had the chance to tell her "continued Law.
"Yeah, I know how this feels" replied Sanji.
"I never thought I'll fall for her , but she captivated me . I only met her once, yet her beauty, her strength , and her outrageous attitude somehow made me fall in love with her." Spoke Law softly.
Sanji never thought the Surgeon of Death would ever speak to anyone in such an emotion filled tone, he was happy that Law opened to him.
"Don't worry, we'll help you get her. Now go get some rest we'll reach the mountain in the morning, so we can go find the old lady." Said the curly eyebrow chef.
On the next morning, the Thousand Sunny reached the mountain, and once more, the crew climbed the mountain searching for the old witch's cave.
"Ouch! My feet are itchy, very itchy not hurting at all "spoke Kinemon painfully.
"Me too Kinemon-san , my legs are killing me , Yohohohohoho" added Brook.
"Stop complaining guys! Only couple of more meters" said Nami.
"It is easy for you not to complain, Sanji is carrying you on his back all the way." Yelled Usopp.
After hours of climbing and struggling with rocks, the crew finally made it to the cave.
"Here we are" said Law walking first into the dark cave.
"What brought you here, son?" asked the old lady.
Law stopped walking and looked at where the voice came from. He saw an old, short woman with a big nose and wrinkled hands. She wore a black hood that covered her eyes, and she had a crystal ball on a table in front of her, she sat on a chair decorated with a weird mixture of jewels and bones.
She raised her head from the ball and looked at Law. "Come closer son, come" said the old witch huskily.
Law moved towards her and dropped the golden egg on her lap. "I want to know where Blackbeard is." Spoke Law firmly.
"You are bleeding son" spoke the old lady.
"Really! I made sure I sutured all his wounds." Replied Chopper worriedly.
"I didn't mean his wounds, I mean his heart. You are broken-hearted and this is dangerous." Said the old lady.
"W….Why is this dangerous?" asked the scared Usopp.
The old witch moved the golden egg away from her lap and walked towards Law, She placed a hand on his chest and a hand on her crystal ball.
"You are seeking love. He took your love away didn't he? You'll fight him mercilessly to get her back." Spoke the old lady quietly looking at Law.
"This is why he is dangerous; he'll sacrifice anything & anyone to heal his bleeding heart."
Continued the witch, shifting her gaze to Usopp.
She took her hand off Law's chest and walked back to her seat "You'll find Blackbeard at the Leviathans Bay" said the old lady.
"LEVIATHANS BAY! "Screamed Usopp and Chopper.
"Don't worry young ones, Blackbeard already killed the Leviathans by feeding them the poisoned corpses of the Bonney's crew." Said the witch laughing darkly.
"Now go and don't waste any more time." Said the witch looking at Law.
"Ummm…old lady, how long will it take us to reach the bay?" asked Nami.
"It won't take long dear, Five days only" replied the wrinkled witch.
"That's too long" said Law.
"Oi, leave it to me and to the Sunny." Replied Franky."I'll make sure we'll be there sooner." Continued the blue haired cyborg.
"Thanks a lot old, wrinkled lady" said Luffy thankfully, soon they all left the cave and went back to the Thousand Sunny.
"So Franky, how soon can we reach the bay?" asked Nami.
"Well if the wind was on our side, and with the aid of couple Coup du Burst we'll be there in two days." Answered Franky.
"Fine leave the wind to me, I'll let you know when it is strong enough." Replied Nami and left to her room.