Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter or One piece

Summary: Zerina Willow Potter-Evans' magic spirited her away on the night Dumbledore sent her to live with the Dursley's causing her destiny to be rewritten. She is returned during her supposed fourth year at Hogwarts only she isn't anything they expected. Where they expected to see a scared 14 year old they were met with a furious 23 year old member of the Hearts Pirates wielding magic unseen by the wizarding world in ages. Zerina is not amused nor is her husband or her band of adoptive family members. Zerina X Trafalgar Law.

Rated: M for blood, gore, and whatever else this will need to cover.

This chapter will be dedicated to Zerina's life as a Hearts Pirate. Time skip galore here!


Chapter Four: The beginning of the journey Part Four


~Main Deck, Hearts Pirates Sub, en-route to the next island, Grandline, 1522~

Zerina watched the huge mangrove grow larger as they approached. A sense of panic and nervousness fell over her as she eyed the island before them. Sabaody Archipelago the last island of Paradise and slave central. A shudder ran through her as the horror stories of this island filled her mind. She barely stopped herself from making any noise when she felt a hand settle on her shoulder, "Ready?"

"Not really," Zerina murmured while swallowing slightly.

Law felt could feel how tense she was under his hand and contemplated how well his suggestion would come across. He knew that she didn't really want to be near this island with the history the summoner clans had with it, but he also knew that she would hate to be left behind. With a mental sigh, he decided to just ask her, "Do you wish to stay on the ship?"

"No," Zerina's answer was immediate and in a clipped tone.

"I figured that I would ask," Law wrapped his arms around her and pulled her to his chest, "I won't allow anything to happen to you,"

"I know you won't," Zerina smiled and relaxed fully against him, "I probably don't have any reason to be scared with you guys,"

Law smiled and laid his head on her's to watch the island as they approached. He knew something was going to happen, but couldn't figure out what.


~Grove two, Sabaody Archipelago, Grandline, 1522~

"Must you be so impolite?" Zerina asked as she walked up with Bepo, "He is a fellow supernova after all,"

"You are Archer Zerina the Beast Summoner wanted at 210 million Berries," Drake observed while Zerina nodded.

"You are 'Red Flag' X-Drake wanted at 220 million," Zerina replied with a slight smile, "Is it true you ate a zoan devil fruit that allows you to turn into a dinosaur?"

"Correct," Zerina took a seat on Law's lap as Cole hopped off of Bepo's shoulder, "You are a summoner who specializes in animal summons,"

Zerina inclined her head and Drake left without another word. Law wrapped his arms around her waist and asked, "Where did you go?"

"I needed something to eat," Zerina explained as she gestured to Bepo, "I figured you all could use something as well,"

Bepo held out a bag of food and everyone took some. As they munched on it, Shachi asked, "Captain will we be able to go to the amusement park?"

Law thought it over before shrugging, "Later. I wish to check out some things."

Zerina looked at him with a slight frown, "The other supernova?"

"Yes," Law took another rice ball from the bag, "We've seen Massacre-ya, Drake-ya, and Urouge-ya,"

Zerina bit her bottom lip as she thought of some places the others could be, "Strawhat seems the type to go to the amusement park. Pirate hunter is likely with Strawhat though rumors are that he get's lost easily so there's no telling," Law nodded slightly, "Massacre was nearby meaning Eustass Kid is likely to be around here somewhere though I suspect that they might head to the Auction houses at some point in grove One," Zerina shuddered lightly and grimaced at the thought, "Capone is one of the ones I'm not sure about since he has managed to avoid a majority of my informants. 'Big Eater' Bonney is likely to be in either the amusement park or some resturant. The last would be the 'Roar of the sea' Scratchman Apoo and he will most likely be wandering around,"


~Auction house, Grove one, Sabaody Archipelago, Grandline, 1522~

Law stared at Stawhat in surprise only to look down at Zerina when she giggled softly, "Rina-ya?"

"He punched a celestial dragon," She replied with a grin, "I like him,"

Law snorted and returned his attention to the scene in front of them, "Of course you do."

"He feels warm," Zerina murmured prompting Law to look at her with a raised eyebrow, "He has an energy around him that's full of warmth. It's like sunlight,"

"I thought you could only feel magic," Zerina shook her head.

"I can feel any type of energy which is headache inducing most of the time, so I dampen it down to just sensing magic," Law felt a sense of relief since Zerina was a pain in the ass to deal with when she had a headache.

Zerina drowned everything out as she focused on what she sensed from everyone. Strawhat was like a miniature sun with the warmth he gave off. He drew people in like moth's to a giant flame with how warm he was. Eustass Kidd on the other hand felt like wild flame. Blood lust ran off him and Zerina knew he would attack someone just for a fight. Law like always felt like warm static with a chilled edge. He felt curious prompting her to come out of the small trance she was in just as a massive wave of energy fell over her. A strangled gasp left her as pressure seemed to be exerted over her entire body. With a low growl, she forced her own energy outward earning sighs from her crew-mates as Law tightened his hold on her, "Are you alright?"

"I'm fine," Zerina shook her head lightly, "Mind if I take a small nap?"

Law nodded and Zerina passed out almost instantly. With a low chuckle, he returned his attention to the front. It seemed Zerina's penchant for falling asleep wherever the hell she wanted would never change.


~Auction house, Grove one, Sabaody Archipelago, Grandline, 1522~

"...amn they're really powerful together," Zerina slowly came to and opened her eyes only to close them with a hiss due to the amount of sunlight outside, "Z-chan you're awake!"

"What's going on?" Zerina asked while rubbing her eyes and cuddling closer to Bepo.

Bepo adjusted his hold and gestured to the battle, "Captain is fighting alongside Eustass and Strawhat against the marines you sensed gathering outside during the auction."

Zerina nodded with a small yawn, "I see. Law looks like he's having fun," She contemplated joining the fight before brushing that thought off as she was still slightly tired, "I hope this ends soon. Strawhat has likely brought an admiral down on our heads."

"Excuse me miss?" Zerina and Bepo looked down to see an odd creature with horns looking up at them, "Are you alright? If you need it, I can offer you some help since I'm a doctor,"

Zerina giggled softly and shook her head, "No Little One. I'm fine just a bit tired," The odd creature nodded, "What exactly are you and may I ask you what your name is?"

"My name's Tony Tony Chopper," Ah the so called pet of the Strawhats wanted at 50 Beli, "I'm a reindeer that ate the Hito Hito no mi,"

"Ah," Zerina smiled at Chopper, "It's a pleasure to meet you Little One. My name is Archer Zerina and I'm the first-mate of the Hearts Pirates,"

"And Captain's Girlfriend," Shachi added with a snicker.

Zerina turned her head to glare at the ginger haired mechanic, "SHACHI! We're not supposed to tell people shit like that! We're on diffrent pirate crews for the Mother's sake!"

Penguin shook his head, "And you're supposed to give away your position on the crew?"

"So what?" Zerina asked with a glare, "He's cute and I doubt that he'd use it against us,"

Before the argument could dissolve further, Law spoke, "As entertaining as this is, we must be going before the admiral Strawhat-ya brought down on us arrives."

The Hearts Pirates nodded in agreement with their captain and sobered up immediatly much to the shock of those around them.


~Unnamed Grove, Sabaody Archipelago, Grandline, 1522~

Zerina stared up at the screen with a grimace, "I guess we know what my brother meant now."

Law nodded with a slight frown, "Agreed."

"Law this isn't right," Zerina shook her head lightly as the den-den mushi continued to broadcast, "I know that it would be bad for us to interfere, but this is wrong,"

"What do you suppose we do?" Law asked without taking his eyes off the screen and caught sight of the pink bastard flying around.

"Anything. I...I can't watch this," Zerina looked at Law and noticed something in his eyes, "Law?"

"Go back to the sub," Law ordered without warning, "Tell them to get ready to depart,"

Zerina looked at him in surprise before nodding, "Of course."

She raced off without a thought as Cole jumped onto her shoulders, "What do you think he's going to do?"

"I don't know," Zerina stared forward, "Law is the type of person that doesn't do things without a reason, so we're probably going to do something. I don't know what though,"

"You're just going to trust him?" Cole asked earning a nod from Zerina, "It's risky,"

Zerina giggled softly, "Risky it maybe, but I love him enough to trust him."


~Sea around Marineford, Grandline, 1522~

A choked gasp left Zerina saw the state of Strawhat Luffy, "What the hell happened to him?!"

"Zerina-ya," Law looked at her as Luffy and Jinbei were taken past her, "Summon some of your healers. While I know how to save the two, I'm going to need all the help I can get,"

"It'll drain me, but of course," Zerina nodded and darted towards the infirmary.

Zerina didn't know why, but something inside of her rebelled at the thought of Strawhat dying. Perhaps it was the warmth he gave off that made her want him to live, she didn't know, but she would help Law save him.


~Main Deck, Hearts Pirates Sub, en-route to the next island, Grandline, 1522~

Zerina glared at the bitch that insulted Bepo, "Why don't you watch your fucking tone?"

Zerina knew that she was Boa Hancock of the Shichibukai, but she would be damned before she let anyone insult her crew-mates. The other woman drew up and glowered the summoner, "Who are you to speak to me in such a tone?"

"Archer Zerina," Zerina answered with a growl, "I'm the first-mate of this crew and as such can address you like this since you boarded this vessel without my captain's approval,"

Zerina itched to let lose her hounds and watch them tear this bitch up as Boa drew herself up. Before anything could happen, the door opened behind Zerina and Law walked out, "I've done all I can."

"So he's safe?" Boa asked earning a huff from Zerina.

"Surgically speaking, his condition has stabilized, but he suffered an unbelievable amount of damage," Law was wiping his hands on a white cloth, "Even with the help of Zerina-ya's magic, I can't guarantee he will survive it,"

"Even if he does," Zerina murmured earning Boa's attention, "He's lost someone close to him. I can guarantee that if and when he does awaken, it will not be good,"

Suddenly from out of nowhere, a voice called out, "That's to be expected."

"Where'd that voice come from?" Bepo murmured in surprise.

Zerina looked up to see a large woman/man with purple hair speaking, "Earlier in Impel Down, Strawhat-boy had been injured to the point he couldn't even stand up!"

The people on the deck of the marine ship called out, "Strawhat did his best, putting his life on the line! Thanks to him we were able to escape!"

Zerina shook her head and chose to ignore the rest of the stuff coming from those people's mouth until Shachi asked, "Who the hell are those guys?"

"Prisoners from Impel Down," Boa explained making Zerina frown softly, "It would seem that they are Luffy's allies. They snuck on board the ship,"

Zerina yelped as her balance was taken from her when the large woman/man jumped onto the deck of the sub. Law steadied her and noticed the sweat that had gathered on her skin, "Zerina-ya?"

"I'll be fine once they leave," Zerina murmured softly.

The large woman/man spoke, "Vi'm impressed with how hard he fought. And it was all because of his will to save his brother Ace! And then in order to protect him, that brother died right before his eyes. There are no gods or Buddha's to help him!" He/she was crying and shaking their head, "It's more than enough to shatter a mind or two!"

"How tragic...If I could, I would gladly take his place," Zerina's eyebrow twitched slightly at the tears though she could tell the woman was speaking the truth, "I feel so sorry for you Luffy!"

"He's so lucky to have the pirate empress think of him in such a way," Penguin and Shachi sighed only for Zerina to slap both of them over the head.

Before they could protest at the action, they noticed Zerina panting softly with very pale skin and both quieted, "Be quiet both of you."

"By the way," Law looked away from his crews antics, "Are Strawhat and Vyou friends?"

"No, I don't really have any such obligation to save him," Law replied as he looked back at Zerina as she leaned heavily against him, "If you're concerned about my motives, I can come up with one,"

Zerina blocked out the rest of the conversation as she heard heavy footsteps. Gently pushing away from Law, she walked towards the door and found Jinbei walking down the hall, "Fishman you should be sleeping."

"You should be as well Summoner," He replied earning a soft smile from her, "Is your Captain out there?"

"Yes," Zerina moved out of the way, "Speak with him if you will, but please rest immediatly afterwards. I didn't use so much of my energy on you and Strawhat to see both of you die,"

Jinbei nodded and walked past her. With a deep sigh, Zerina looked at her crew-mates, "I'm going to my room. Tell Law."


~Beach, Amazon Lily, Calm Belt, 1522~

Zerina stared at the jungle from her place leaning against Law, "I can see why the summoners here enjoy it."

Law looked at her with a raised eyebrow, "There are summoners here?"

"Yes though not many due to most summoners being male," Zerina let her head fall to Law's shoulder, "It's peaceful here,"

"A change from our regular island visits," Law commented while wrapping an arm around her, "How are you feeling?"

"Still exhausted, but it's getting better as the days pass," Zerina turned her head towards Law and leaned upwards to press a kiss to his cheek, "What about you?"

"I'm fine," Law replied while watching the other members of the crew horse around, "You don't have to worry about me,"

"I love you and you're my best friend," Zerina retorted with a soft snort, "I have every right to worry about you,"

Law chuckled and turned his head to kiss her. When he pulled back, he asked, "What do you want for your twenty second birthday?"

Zerina frowned softly, "Has it really been that long since I joined the crew?"

"You joined the crew a month after your twenty first birthday," Law replied with a slight smile, "So in two months, you will have been on the crew for a year,"

"Damn," Zerina let out a small laugh, "I didn't notice,"


~Beach, Amazon Lily, Calm Belt, 1522~

Zerina winced at the shouting echoing over the island, "Damn. He sounds worse than Garth did when my mom died."

Law pulled Zerina to him as his crew focused on fixing the damage to the sub, "Jinbei-ya should be able to help him..."

"Doesn't make shit like this anymore pleasant," Zerina winced slightly and turned to bury her face in Law's neck, "Kid doesn't deserve this shit...No one does,"

Law felt wetness on his neck and just held Zerina closer.


~Main Deck, Hearts Pirates Sub, en-route to the next island, Grandline, 1522~

Zerina smirked at everyone as Law explained his reasoning as to why they weren't heading to the New World and added on, "Plus, we need to train."

"What?" Everyone save for Law looked at her in confusion, "Train?"

"At this point in time, we would likely die," Zerina explained much to the crews dismay, "We all need to get stronger if we want to face the challenges of the new world," Seeing that they wanted to argue, "The New World isn't known for being the toughest sea out there for nothing. We'll be facing harder opponents and island with weather worse than the ones we've seen so far. We need to get stronger and to do that, we need to stay in paradise until Law says to head to the new world,"


~Law and Zerina's room, Hearts Pirates Sub, en-route to the next island, Grandline, 1522~

Law looked down at Zerina and smirked at the thought of what was to come. He knew his crew had planned something for their sometimes absentminded summoner and he even participated in keeping her distracted. As he thought that, he ran his fingers over her bared stomach and grimaced at the sight of the scars marring the slightly tanned skin. He hated seeing them and being reminded of almost losing her every single time Zerina took off her shirt. It drove him mad when he let his thoughts wander and almost always did they wander to just what happened. So deep in his thoughts, he was started to feel slightly callused and scarred fingers curl around the hand he still had on Zerina's stomach as the sleep roughened voice of his girlfriend murmured, "Please stop thinking so loud and go back to sleep."

Law chuckled as his eyes found Zerina's sleepy emeralds pools, "I could, but I have something better than sleep in mind."

Zerina groaned softly and turned until her back was facing him. For once, the wild mane that was Zerina's hair wasn't blocking the view of her back. Law reached out to trace the miss match of scar tissue there. Running from her shoulders down to her mid back were a pair of claw marks, Law knew that they came from Calcifer when the hell hound tested Zerina before allowing his pack to become contracted with her. It was one of the things summoner's had to go through in order to gain their summon's respect though most didn't physically test their prospective summoners. Law's fingers ran over the jagged symbol tattooed right under the claw marks. The symbol was a black version of their jolly roger in the center of a crimson snowflake. He remembered when Zerina had come back to sub after a night of drinking with the rest of the crew and he'd found the tattoo. It had both pissed him off and made him happy. Just like with her facial tattoos, Zerina had said that she'd been meaning to get it done. He shook his head and looked at the tattoo right above her ass. It was a rather intricate symbol that he was sure he knew, but couldn't figure out. As he traced over the crimson symbol, Zerina sleepily murmured, "The Claddagh Knot. It represents love, loyalty, and friendship. I got it to represent what I feel for the crew."

Hearing that, Law smiled and leaned forward to press a kiss to the back of her neck. Zerina jerked lightly earning a low groan from him as she brushed against a sensitive part of his anatomy. Law's finger's moved around to her front as he murmured, "It's time for the birthday girl to wake up."


~Galley, Hearts Pirates Sub, en-route to the next island, Grandline, 1522~

Zerina looked at the stuff on the table then at her crew-mates in surprise, "All this for me?"

"You're like our little sister, so of course!" Shachi beamed at her as the others nodded.

"How did you guys set all this stuff up?" Zerina asked with a wild gesture to the now transformed galley.

Streamers and party games were set up all over the place. The table they used for meals was covered in presents, food, and drinks of an alcoholic variety. Zerina smiled softly only to blush as Penguin said, "Captain distracted you for us!"

Zerina swung around to look at Law with wide eyes and gaped at him. He chuckled softly at her expression and shrugged with his regular smirk in place, "It was quite easy and I really enjoyed it," He moved towards her and leaned down a little to whisper in her ear, "You did too if the sounds you made mean anything."

Zerina's blush increased as she stuttered, "Y-you..."


~Law's office, Hearts Pirates Sub, en-route to the next island, Grandline, 1523~

"Shichibukai? Why the hell would you want to do that?!" Zerina growled at him as her chair toppled to the ground and planted her hands on his desk, "Are you fucking insane?! I know you want to get rid of that feathered bastard, but you can't sell yourself to the fucking government!"

"It will protect our crew," Law spoke calmly while mentally groaning at how Zerina was reacting.

He had known that Zerina wouldn't approve of anything to do with the government unless it meant killing or destroying whatever it was. He had been slightly surprised when Zerina made no move to maim Hancock during their interactions with the warlord. He mentally winced upon seeing the hurt in Zerina's eyes, "You don't think we're strong enough to protect the crew?"

"No," Law shook his head lightly, "Rina-ya," Zerina felt something ease inside of her at the soft tone he was using, "We're strong enough to protect them. I just wish for extra insurances that our crew will be able to grow stronger with the marines constantly breathing down our necks,"

Zerina groaned softly as she sank down onto the ground and pressed her head against her knees as she muttered, "Please tell me there's another reason."

"It will allow us to move freely and gain access to information that I need in order to finalize my plans," Law stood up and walked around his desk before kneeling next to Zerina, "Once I have them finalized, I will be able to move against Doflamingo and end him,"

"Will you leave the shichibukai afterwards?" Zerina asked while glancing up at him.

"Yes. I have no love for it and I know you don't either," Law reached out and cupped her cheek, "Think about the good things that will happen while I'm a shichibukai," Law hesitated slightly before grounding out, "You could finally meet Hawk-eye-ya,"

Zerina perked up almost immediatly. Mihawk and Shanks were her favorite famous pirates other than Whitebeard. Mihawk because he was so strong and a general badass. Shanks because he was a party loving guy and also a badass. She wanted to meet both of them and Mihawk was supposed to be around Shanks, so Law being a shichibukai would actually help her meet them. With a soft sigh, Zerina murmured, "Fine, but you have to let me meet Mihawk."

Law mentally groaned and wondered just why she wanted to meet Hawk-eye. She was always tight lipped about it no matter what he did.


~Kitchen, Hearts Pirates Sub, en-route to the next island, Grandline, 1523~

"Zerina-chan!" The summoner looked up from the cake she was decorating for tonight's dessert.

"What is it Shachi?" Zerina looked at the ginger haired mechanic with a slight smile.

"We're almost at the next island," He announced happily, "Captain wanted me to tell you that he wants to see you in his office,"

"Right," Zerina quickly stashed the cake in the fridge, "Shachi go tell the others,"

Shachi raced off while Zerina made her way to Law's office. Upon reaching the door, she knocked lightly and heard Law call out, "Come in Zerina-ya."

"What's up?" Zerina took a seat in the chair across from him.

"The next island is a Fall island currently in it's winter season," Law informed her gaining an adorably confused look.

While wondering where this was going, Zerina prompted, "So..."

Law chuckled softly, "There will be snow Zerina-ya."

Zerina perked up with a grin, "Sweet! I can challenge the boys to a snowball fight!"

As Zerina got lost in her thoughts about what to do on the next island, Law contemplated his plans for the next island. It had been six months since the battle at Marineford and seven since Zerina almost died on the island before Sabaody. He was no longer angry about what happened to her as he understood why Zerina had done it though Law wouldn't have done the same even if he had been in her position. It still shook him to the core that he could have lost her and he'd had nightmares of that happening ever since. Because of that, Law was going to do something on the next island that he'd never thought of doing a year previously.


~Silver peak inn, Whitetail Island, Grandline, 1523~

"Zerina-ya," Law called out as he walked into the inn.

"There you are," Zerina grinned at him from in front of the fire place, "We were wondering when you'd get back from that important thing you were doing," She pouted at him, "I still wish you'd have told me what it was. I could have helped,"

Law chuckled at the pout and the snickering his crew gave, "I could have, but you wanted to play in the snow remember."

Zerina did the adult thing in her mind and stuck out her tongue at him. Law chuckled as he walked over and kissed her earning a soft sigh from the summoner. She wrapped her arms around his neck and nuzzled him lightly when he pulled away. She murmured softly against his neck, "Yeah, but I wanted to play with you too. It's not as much fun without you."

"Get a room!" Someone shouted earning a glare from Zerina.

"OI! Shut the hell up and stop ruining the moment!" Zerina growled in reply.

Law stopped any other conversation as he spoke, "Zerina-ya leave it. I want you to come with me somewhere."

Zerina looked at him with confusion before nodding, "Sure."

Cole stood up as well only for Law to say, "Cole-ya this is between your summoner and I."

Before Cole could argue, Zerina stood up, "Cole stay here with everyone so that we know if anything happens to you guys."

Cole sat down with a huff as Zerina grabbed her coat and they left. Law led the way through the small mountain village earning small glances from the populous. The slowly sinking sun offered a beautiful backdrop to walk as Zerina tried to figure out where they were going. Law led the way out of the village earning a confused look from Zerina. Law chuckled, "We're almost there. Don't worry."

"I'm not worried," Zerina grumbled softly, "I'm just confused,"

Law chuckled and wrapped his arms around her waist as they walked and pressed his nose into her hair, "That's why you're so cute."

Zerina blushed lightly and growled, "I'm not cute!"

Law chuckled and released her after a few moments, "Sure you aren't."

Zerina glowered at him and they walked in silence once more. As they walked, Zerina noticed that the area was becoming more mountainous. She frowned slightly as Law led the way off the path and through thick pine trees. Zerina felt a sense of calm wash over her the longer they walked as this area resembled the pine tree forest surrounding Archer castle. It even held the same ageless energy around it that spoke of mysteries and legends long since lost to the outside world. The only thing missing was the portal into the summon realm and the magical creatures that guarded it. Zerina breathed out softly as her right hand reached out to brush against the rough bark of the trees as they passed, "This reminds me of home."

Law smiled smugly upon hearing that and a rush of relief ran over him. He'd wanted her to feel at home when he went through with his plan, "Good. I was hoping for that."

He continued to lead her through the pine forest until they reached a large cave opening. The cave opening looked like the yawning maw of a giant beast and brought back a few unpleasant memories of Zerina's training. Mentally shaking her head, she looked at Law as he tugged her towards the cave, "We're going in there?"

"Yes," He smirked at her, "Scared?"

"No," Zerina immediatly shot down the taunt, "Do you want me to conjure some lights?"

"Low lights," Law agreed as they drew closer, "I'm going to cover you eyes,"

Zerina frowned at him, but allowed it as Law pulled her against his chest. She conjured some weak little balls of light that barely illuminated the area around them before Law covered her eyes with his hands. As she heard them step onto the rocky ground inside the cave, heat seemed to blossom around them much to her surprise. Law heard her murmur, "Heat? What the hell?"

"You'll see," Law easily guided her through the cave system he had found.

As they walked deeper into the cave, Zerina noticed that the temperature was slowly rising. Frowning softly, she lightly scented the air as Law continued to lead the way and found small traces of sulfur in the air that grew larger as time passed on. Zerina pushed out her senses and tried to figure out what else she could pick out. The faint sound of water moving met her ears though it too grew louder the further they walked. The heat of the cave rose higher to become an almost wet heat. Law finally stopped moving and Zerina asked, "Are we there yet?"

"Yes," Law removed his hands and Zerina had to blink at the sight in front of them.

Amid the stalactites and stalagmites, a large pool of water sat inside the large cavernous room they had entered. The rocks around them seemed to glow slightly and Zerina felt the faint strings of magic inside the room. Steam rose off the sightly golden colored water telling Zerina that it was a natural hot spring. A sense of peace ran through her as she took in the area and a soft burning feeling built behind her eyes as she murmured, "A hot spring just like back home..."

"I found this while trying to find a good spot for what I have planned for us," Law said prompting her to turn away from the spring to give him her full attention, "I wanted to find the perfect place and I figured you'd like this the best,"

"Law? What's going on?" Zerina asked with a slight frown, "What are you talking about?"

"Ever since that island before Sabaody and almost losing you, I've had nightmares of it," Law took off his hat to run his fingers through his unruly hair, "I can't stop thinking about it. I almost lost you and I never want that to happen," Law took a deep breath, "So, I want to do something that will prevent me from ever losing you,"

"Law..." Zerina's eyes were wide as Law got down on one knee.

"Will you Archer Zerina bond with me?" Law looked up at her as he reached into his pocket and pulled out a necklace with a ring on it.

Zerina stared at the white and black feathers held between a pair of golden fangs on the woven black leather. The ring was a light silver color with a group of black diamonds that formed the hearts pirates jolly roger and a yellow topaz with a snowflake engraved into the stone. Multiple feelings ran through her at that moment as she tried to wrap her mind around what was happening. Sure she had suspected that something was up with how he'd been acting recently, she just didn't think it'd be this! Then again, it was Law. Closing her eyes for a few moments, Zerina took a deep breath as she centered herself before saying, "Yes. I will bond with you."


~Zerina and Law's room, Hearts Pirates Sub, en-route to the next island, Grandline, 1523~

"What are you doing?" Law asked as Zerina tapped the pen in her hand against the piece of paper sitting in front of her.

"Contemplating how to tell my brother that we're going to bond and ask him questions without him becoming over protective," Zerina answered making Law freeze prompting Zerina to turn her head towards him, "You do remember that we need five summoners to witness our bonding right?"

"Yes..." Law trailed off earning a soft laugh from Zerina.

"You forgot," Zerina couldn't believe he had forgotten.

Law couldn't believe he'd forgotten that little tidbit. With his recent attempt to gain a position among the seven warlords, he hadn't paid much attention to Zerina when she'd been explaining what would happen when they bonded. Granted, he was trying to find new targets and that took a lot of time even with Zerina's rather far reaching information network, but he couldn't forgive himself for not paying attention to it. Law frowned softly and nodded, "Sorry."

Zerina shook her head and held out a hand towards him, "It's fine," He walked over from his place by the door and threaded their fingers together as he leaned forward to kiss her, "You're busy finding new targets since we're so close to getting the rest of those hearts."

Law shook his head, "I should have paid more attention."

"You will when you aren't so busy," Zerina tugged him closer and wrapped her unoccupied arm around Law's neck to press her nose into the crook of his neck, "We can focus on all these details after you become a shichibukai,"

Law released her fingers to properly hug her and wondered how he ended up with someone like Zerina. He knew that other women would demand that he put everything save for their wedding to the side, but Zerina wasn't like that. He smiled slightly as he breathed in the scent of her hair and nuzzled into the soft strands. Zerina understood him to the point it was somewhat scary and it had always been like that after the first few months of their friendship. Law chuckled as he remembered the multiple mishaps that happened when Zerina first joined the crew prompting Zerina to pull away and look at him with a silent question in her eyes. Law cupped her cheek and kissed her before murmuring, "Just remembering the first few months after you joined the crew."

Zerina didn't scowl or pout at him at the reminder of her rather epic mishaps. Instead, she smiled softly and murmured, "Just like when we first became friends," She giggled softly, "It's kinda funny if you think about it."

"Really?" Law looked at her in confusion.

"After a few months of being friends and the multiple mishaps that happened, we just clicked," Zerina's eyes narrowed as her nose scrunched up a little telling Law that she was thinking, "After a few months of being on the crew and the mishaps that happened, we once against just clicked," She looked at him with a slight frown, "It's like we know exactly how to be around each other without really trying,"

"We just click," Law muttered softly as he went over what she'd said in his mind and came up with the same results, "It's odd, but a good odd,"

Zerina nodded and pressed a kiss to the side of his neck before turning back to her letter, "Now I need to write to Aki and tell him about what happened. He'll take care of the preparations for the most part."

Law nodded in agreement though he'd really like to just avoid telling Aki. It wasn't that he was scared of the man. Law just wanted to avoid being near him for as long as possible due to the fact he didn't know how Aki would react to the news. Law felt a shiver go down his spine and suddenly wondered if he should stop Zerina from writing that letter.


~Main Deck, Hearts Pirates Sub, en-route to the next island, Grandline, 1523~

Zerina looked at the heart in her hand and mused aloud, "The thought that this little thing belongs to someone is rather odd."

"Rina-ya don't crush the heart," Law told her as the sub drew closer to the marine headquarters.

"It's just a single heart and the bastard it belongs to was worse than being around Eustass Kid," Zerina pouted as Law shook his head, "C'mon there's 100 hearts. Just crushing one wouldn't make that much of a difference,"

Law rolled his eyes and plucked the heart cube from Zerina's hand, "I want to deliver 100 hearts. No more, no less."

Zerina sighed and glared ahead of them, "I still don't like this."

"You don't have to like it," Law wrapped his arms around her waist and placed his head on hers, "After this, we can head to Lumber island to meet with Aki-ya and the other witnesses,"

Zerina sighed and turned around to bury her face in his chest, "Do I have to be with you when the hearts are presented?"

"Yes. We need to give a united front and having you beside me will only further my chances of obtaining Shichibukai status," Law pressed a kiss to the top of her head.

Zerina pulled back to look at him with puppy dog eyes, "Can I summon a few summons to add to the intimidation factor?"

Law chuckled and nodded earning a cheer from Zerina.


~Front room, White flower manor, Lumber Island, Grandline, 1523~

Law was tense as sat down with Zerina and searched for all the exits just in case this didn't work. Zerina rolled her eyes as she sipped the honey mint tea that had been offered and smiled at the woman sitting across from them. The woman in question was an ageless beauty and quite old to boot. Long wispy brown hair fell in smooth waves edged with gold and red. Silvery purple eyes framed by thick brown lashes edged with gold stared at them from a heart shaped face. Zerina spoke to the old woman, "Thank you again for allow us into your home Lady Chara."

"It's no problem my dear," She smiled lightly as she lifted a soft blue kimono sleeve up to cover her mouth with a soft giggle, "After all, the Archer clan and the Singer clan have always been close. It has also been such a long time since I last saw a bonding," The woman hummed softly, "I believe the last time was around twenty six year ago..."

"For our parents," Aki spoke as he entered the room with Vultan, "I apologize for our lateness,"

"It quite alright Aki-dear," Chara shook her head while gesturing to the open seats, "You only arrived this morning and needed to unpack after all,"

Aki nodded before looking at Zerina, "How are you?"

"Good though I wish you wouldn't glare at Law like that," Zerina casually sipped her tea as the occupants of the room other than Zerina glared at the man sitting beside her, "Lady Chara have you gathered the rest of the witnesses?"

"Yes Tory and Dyne agreed to witness it," Chara covered her mouth with a giggle, "You needn't have asked,"

Zerina rolled her eyes, "You three gossip too much."

Law was slightly lost as the conversation went on and wondered if he should have just stayed on the sub rather than have most of his crew stay here. As he watched Zerina interact with the group around her, Law felt himself relax as her eyes shone with happiness and her smile that much more true. He knew that she loved the crew as family, but the crew weren't summoners. They only knew the bare bones of what Zerina could do. The people around them were summoners and Zerina's family. It was one of the few regrets he had that Zerina didn't have any other summoners to talk to.


~Shichibukai meeting, Marine Headquarters, Grandline, 1523~

Zerina followed Law into the rather large room earning multiple shocked looks before Buggy demanded, "Trafalgar what the hell are you doing bringing a subordinate this this flashy meeting!"

"I am not aware of any rule stating that I cannot," Law replied earning a loud laugh from Doflamingo.

Ignoring the talking going on, Zerina looked at Dracule Mihawk earning a raised eyebrow from him. Without a glance towards Law, she walked over to the swordsman and bowed lightly, "Dracule Mihawk?"

"Yes," Mihawk looked at the woman with a slight frown.

"My name is Archer Zerina," Zerina informed him, "You knew my mother Archer Mira,"

Mihawk looked at the woman with new eyes and smiled slightly, "That I did, Mira was a good friend of mine."

"I was wondering if you would mind meeting Law and I after this meeting is over," Zerina noticed the room becoming silent, "If only so that we could speak on a more personal level,"

"If your captain is agreeable, I see no problem in having such a meeting," Mihawk inclined his head lightly prompting Zerina to turn towards Law.

Even if she didn't have to, Zerina gave her best impression of a puppy, "Please Law!"

Law internally cursed at her seeing the need to do this in front of these people. He wondered if she was only doing it to get back at him for joining the shichibukai. With an internal sigh, Law looked at Mihawk, "If it wouldn't cause you trouble, I have no problem."

"We will meet after this meeting," Mihawk smiled slightly.


~Main Deck, Hearts Pirates Sub, en-route to the next island, Grandline, 1523~

"I see and Adam is dead?" Mihawk asked from his place across from Zerina.

Zerina nodded as she continued to pet Cole's head while leaning back against the railing, "I made sure of it. I have a few scars from the battle."

Silence fell between the two as they contemplated what had been said. When Mihawk had first walked onto the sub, he would admit that he didn't know much about the woman in front of him other than her being Mira's adoptive daughter. In the few hours since they'd left the marine headquarters, Mihawk had come to the realization that this woman had become someone that reminded him of Mira, yet was so diffrent from the hot tempered woman that it didn't hurt too much to be around her. It was a small consolation amid the regrets he held about what happened to the one woman that managed to spar with him to a draw.

Zerina had been slightly nervous about this meeting, but found those nerves unfounded. Mihawk was just as her mother's journal had said. He was quite serious, but there was a softer side to him that was very rarely seen. Zerina could see bits and pieces of it as she told her story to the man. She was so lost in her thoughts that she was slightly startled when Mihawk asked, "Have you met Shanks yet?"

"No," Zerina shook her head, "We haven't run into him though I have met Strawhat Luffy,"

Mihawk smirked at that, "He is a rather interesting boy though his swordsman is even more interesting."

Zerina blinked at the mention of the green haired swordsman before shrugging, "I wouldn't know since I didn't interact with him during my brief meeting with the Strawhats. I've only really met the captain and the doctor."

Mihawk considered his next question carefully before asking, "Have you bonded yet?"

"Yes," Mihawk nodded as he glanced towards the tattoo on bare shoulder.

A tribal snow-leopard done in black with small amounts of blue that shown slightly in the sunlight. He briefly wondered who was her bonded and what mark adorned her bonded's shoulder before pushing that thought away as he stood up, "I must return to my island. I will inform Shanks of what I've found out, so it is likely that you will be getting a visit from him."

Zerina nodded as she too stood up, "I thank you for this chance."

Mihawk smiled slightly, "And I thank you as well. If you wish to hear stories of your mother, I suggest asking Shanks. He has the best ones."

"I will," Zerina smiled brightly and watched as the man left, "Until next we meet,"

"Until next we meet," Mihawk echoed.


~Training room, Hearts Pirates Sub, en-route to the next island, Grandline, 1523~

Zerina panted softly as she blocked another slash aimed at neck by Law, "So we're going to head to the new world soon?"

"Yes I feel that the crew has reached a decent level," Law's chest heaved lightly as sweat dripped down from his hair, "With Jean Bart, everyone has managed to learn the basics of haki even if they can't use it for very long,"

Zerina let out a small laugh, "I still can't believe that the guys equated it to taking a shit."

"The immaturity you all posses amazes me," Law stated dryly earning a snort from Zerina.

"At least we have something to laugh about," Zerina replied as she moved back and aimed a fist towards Law's side only for him to dodge it, "We need to enjoy ourselves while it lasts,"

Law sighed softly and let Kikoku drop slightly to which Zerina mimicked with her staff, "I suppose so."

"I'm still surprised that you can contain yourself when you're near that feathered bastard," Zerina commented in an almost playful way earning a snort from Law.

"If I want to have an actual chance at defeating him, I must act natural," Law smirked at her as he teased, "Unlike a certain someone, I know how to act around my enemies,"

Zerina's cheeks turned a light pink before she dove towards Law once she couldn't figure out a clever retort without looking stupid.


~West Hall Bar, Lupin island, New World, 1523~

Zerina dropped into her seat next to Law with a low huff earning a chuckle from said man. Zerina shot him a glare, "Fuck off."

"I didn't say anything," Law retorted with his regular smirk.

"I hate you," Zerina growled as she placed her elbows on the table and laid her chin on them.

"The tribal kitsune on my shoulder says otherwise," Zerina huffed lightly in reply, "What happened?"

"Bastardized sons of whores," Law shook his head lightly.

Before he could comment, a man said, "Well this island isn't known for it's pleasantness."

Law looked away from Zerina and found himself stiffening. Crimson colored hair and three scars over the right eyes. Red-haired Shanks one of the Yonko. Zerina looked up and immediatly lost her anger. Law frowned as she grinned brightly at the man, "Hello Shanks!"

"Hawky was right. You do have an interesting personality," Shanks let out a laugh as he pulled out a seat with his first-mate following.

Law could see his crew tensing as Red-hairs entered the bar and took some seat. Zerina huffed lightly and shouted, "Calm down you idiots! If they wanted to fight us, they would have already attacked!"

With a low sigh, Law called out, "Relax all of you. Rina-ya is right."

"An interesting dynamic," Shanks commented earning a snort from Law and a giggle from Zerina, "So," He looked at Zerina, "You're Mira's adoptive daughter. You're a lot older than when I last saw you,"

Zerina blinked lightly, "Last saw me?"

Shanks nodded, "Mira was visiting some of the summoners in the East Blue and I happened to be on the island. She had Aki and you with her."

Zerina frowned slightly before nodding after thinking back to what Aki had told her and what she had read in her mother's journals, "I believe I was three when that happened."

"You were almost three," Shanks corrected with a small laugh, "Back then, you were a small ball of energy,"

"She still is," Law grumbled softly earning a huff from Zerina.

"I'm not that bad," Zerina ignored the chuckles coming from those around her.

"Yesterday you couldn't sit still long enough for me to give you a check up," Law replied with a slight smirk, "I seem to remember having to distract you,"

Zerina flushed lightly, "W-well-you-it-Mother damn you!"

Shanks began laughing before shouting, "Let's have a party!"

Cheers went around the bar and the alcohol started flowing.


~Laboratory, Punk Hazard, New World, 1524~

"Are you sure I can't kill that clown?" Zerina asked as Law entered the room.

He looked up from the book in his hands to find Zerina lounging lightly on the small couch inside of the room. The thick black fur coat she had been wearing outside of the room was tossed onto the back of the couch revealing the black silk gypsy style shirt she wore underneath. Stitched in yellow on the sleeves and front of her shirt was their jolly roger. Sitting lowly on her hips and revealing the creamy tanned skin of her waist, Zerina wore a pair of blue jeans with white snowflakes dotting them much like the spots on his jeans. Laying on the small table in front of the couch was Zerina's black fedora with it's white and blue snowflaked band. Mentally shaking his head to clear it of the desires he had towards thoroughly examining every inch of Zerina once more, he replied, "You can't because he works for Doflamingo."

He gave her a warning look and Zerina scoffed lightly, "I have this place layered with privacy spells and wards. The clown and green haired harlot won't hear us saying anything we don't want them to hear."

Law shook his head lightly, "Still, you cannot kill Caesar until after I no longer have any use for him."

Zerina groaned softly as her left arm covered her eyes, "I hate what he's doing to those children. It isn't right."

"I know," Law walked over to the couch and reached out to run his fingers over her arm.

He suppressed a shiver at feeling the slight chill of her essence brush against his own. Ever since they had bonded, Law had been able to feel her magic and essence each time they touched. It was disconcertingly comforting. Law felt a burst of contentedness coming from Zerina and smiled slightly as the barrier between them slipped which allowed him to feel her emotions. One of the good things that came with the bond was the ability to feel each others emotions though that link could be blocked if needed. They could also communicate through this bond, but that was saved for instances when it was needed as the ability was rather tiring to use. Zerina removed her arm and Law pressed a kiss to her lips. After thoroughly exploring each others mouths, they broke apart and Zerina commented, "I'll never get tired of that."

"I doubt I will either," Law moved around the couch and lifted up Zerina's legs to take a seat, "How is everyone doing?"

"They're getting antsy," Zerina informed him while moving closer with a soft sigh, "So am I for that matter. While all of us like the snow, it's getting harder for us to stay here," Zerina felt Law's slight guilt and shook her head, "It isn't your fault. It's just how we are,"

Let out a tired chuckle, Law reached out to pull her into his lap, "I suppose, but it makes my decision all the more reasonable."

"Decision?" Zerina looked at him in confusion.

"I'm going to send the crew to Zou," Law answered.

"What?!" Zerina gasped softly, "You can't be serious!"

"I am," Law tried to ignore the slight hurt running through her, "My plans for Doflamingo will only get them hurt. While you're strong enough to help, they haven't reached the level of strength needed to face Doflamingo's crew,"

"I'm not going with them," Zerina glared at him, "You cannot make me,"

Law chuckled and wrapped his arms around her, "I'm not going to make you. Bepo will be in charge."

Zerina frowned slightly before realization ran through her, "That's why you had that vivre card made from Bepo!"

"Yes," Law pressed a kiss to her cheek, "I knew you would never want to be forced away from me,"

Zerina smiled brightly and leaned forward to press her nose into the crook of his neck. Law's eyes went to her fedora and the vivre card currently stitched into the fabric. No matter how far away Zerina was from him, she would always be able to find him and he would always be able to find her.


~Deck, Thousand Sunny, Heading for Dressrosa, New World, 1524~

Zerina sat on the railing while glaring at Caesar making the clown sweat violently. Chopper walked over to her while the others were paying attention to Law speaking to Doflamingo, "Excuse me, Zerina."

"Hey Little one," Zerina smiled at the reindeer, "How are you?"

"I'm alright," Chopper looked at the bandages wrapped around Zerina's waist, "Are you?"

"I'll be fine. The harpy wasn't that difficult of an opponent," Zerina was slightly touched by the concern.

"Why do you keep glaring at Caesar?" Chopper asked earning everyone's attention as the call to Doflamingo ended.

Zerina looked at Chopper for a few moments before answering, "Children are special to summoners due to the fact they are rare."

"Why are they rare?" Nami asked startling Zerina and Chopper.

Zerina stared at the navigator for a few moments before looking at Law. Law took over knowing that Zerina didn't like to talk about this subject, "Female summoners like Zerina have a hard time giving birth due to the power inside of them and inside of their children. Because of that power, the risk of a miscarriage or still birth is far higher than normal. Due to the rich magic inside of a summoner, they also have a higher chance of conceiving."

"What about if a normal person gets pregnant with a male summoner?" Robin asked as information about summoners was both jealously guarded and rare.

"There is a fifty percent chance of the child being born normal," Zerina answered softly, "If the child is a summoner, it will have a twenty five percent chance at surviving due to the magic inside of it being unstable during the last trimester,"

Zerina turned her head to glare at the clown once more as the Strawhats took in the information given by the summoner.


~Deck, Thousand Sunny, Heading for Dressrosa, New World, 1524~

"We're almost to Dressrosa," Law informed Zerina as he spotted her sitting on one of the railings and staring up at the moon.

"And it's almost time for your plan to begin," Zerina's voice was soft and she outwardly appeared okay.

Law knew better due to the emotional storm raging inside of her. Wrapping his arms around her, Law placed his head on her shoulder as he asked, "What's wrong?"

"Something's in the air," Zerina murmured softly, "I do not know what it means, but it feels like something is building in the air,"

"Rina-ya," He murmured as he knew there was more to the emotions raging inside of her.

"I'm scared Law," Zerina's voice wavered prompting Law to pull her closer, "I know we're strong and that we have a good chance at beating him, but I'm scared of the fact we might fail," Zerina bit her lip, "I want us to win and have the future we dreamed about. I want to have a family with you. I don't want to lose that chance,"

"We'll get through this Rina-ya," Law promised her as he moved her hair lightly to nuzzle into her neck, "Once we do, you can stop using those spells to prevent pregnancy and we can try for a child,"

"Promise?" Zerina asked hesitantly.

"Promise," Law felt her relax and smirked as he kissed her neck lightly.


~Dressrosa street, Dressrosa, New World, 1524~

"Damn it!" Zerina cursed loudly as her arm burned earning a surprised look from Robin, Franky, and Ussop.

"What's wrong?" Robin asked as Zerina grit her teeth.

"Law's being an idiot," Zerina knew something was wrong as her arm suddenly went numb, "Fuck that hurt,"

Zerina tried to move her arm and found herself unable it. As time went on, the pain going through her increased and she finally couldn't move anymore. Robin looked at her in concern and asked, "What's going on?"

"My bond with Law allows us to feel what each other feels," Zerina explained through gritted teeth, "Law is currently in a lot of pain and I suddenly can't move my arm meaning the idiot must have had serious damage done to the nerves though what damage it is I couldn't tell you,"

Robin winced and murmured, "Whatever he's doing, it must be important."

"Yeah though I'm kicking his ass if I find out that all this pain was unnecessary and could have been avoided," Zerina sent calming emotions to Law and whispered through their link, "Will you be alright?"

It took awhile before Law replied, "Yes. Be careful."

"Says the one with the damaged arm," Zerina internally smirked, "Love you,"


~Kyros House, Dressrosa, New World, 1524~

Zerina panted softly as she helped her summons heal the wounded, "Damn they did a number on us."

"You should rest Zerina," Sabo told the summoner, "You're injured as well,"

Zerina looked at the blonde for a few moments before shaking her head, "I'm fine. I'll rest when the serious injures are healed."

Law frowned softly before ordering, "Zerina-ya rest and allow your summons to do the work."

Offering the man a glare, Zerina retorted, "If I help them heal, the work will be done faster. I can rest once we're off this island and heading towards Zou."

With that said, Zerina focused on healing Luffy earning a glare from Law. He wondered just what he did to cause her to disobey him like that. Sure she did as she wished, but she usually never disobeyed his orders.


~Going Luffy-senpai, on route to Zou, New World, 1524~

"Rina-ya?" Law called out softly as he walked onto the deck, "Where are you?"

"Over here," Zerina was sitting on one of the railings.

Law walked over as Zerina continued to stare up at the slow moving crescent move above her. Frowning slightly as he wrapped his arms around her waist, Law asked, "What's wrong?"

Zerina contemplated what she was going to say before sighing and murmuring, "Whatever was building in the air didn't fade when Doflamingo was defeated. If anything, it increased. It's driving me insane."

Law's frown deepened, "What do you think it is?"

Zerina shook her head, "I don't know. I've tried contacting Aki about it, but haven't got any replies."

"Do you think somethings happening with the summoners?" Law disliked feeling the slight fear that emanated through their bond, "Rina-ya..."

"Maybe," Zerina turned her head and bit her lip, "Law I really don't like it," Law sighed and pulled her closer, "It feels like somethings weighing down on me,"

Law contemplated what that could mean for a few moments before suggesting, "Perhaps it's stress over just how close we came to dying and the fact we've been away from the crew for too long."

Zerina frowned, but didn't outright dismiss it, "Perhaps though I'm not completely sure about it."

Law pressed a kiss to her cheek, "If the feeling still exists after we reunite with the crew, we can try to figure out what it is. For now..."

Zerina giggled softly as Law trailed off and smirked at her suggestively. Rolling her eyes, she murmured, "We're not on our ship."

"I did promise you that we could try for a child after defeating Doflamingo," Law replied while picking her up earning a yelp from her, "We won't have the best chance to do so since our crew isn't likely to leave us alone when we arrive,"

"True they do have an amazing ability to be cock-blockers," Zerina wrapped her arms around his neck, "Fine, but I'm setting up privacy wards,"

"Good," Law carried her towards the room Bartolomeo had given them, "I'd rather not have anyone hearing the sounds you make,"

Zerina blushed softly and pressed her nose into the crook of Law's neck. No matter how many times they've done it nor the fact that they had bonded would get her to stop blushing when Law spoke like that.


~Right leg forest, Zou, New World, 1524~

Zerina looked around the forest with a slight frown, "I wonder where the others are. They should be expecting us since Cole is with them."

Law wrapped his arms around her waist and spoke in a soothing tone knowing that Zerina was feeling some separation anxiety due to the amount of time she had been separated from her familiar, "I am sure they're going to be here soon. They're probably arguing over who's going to greet us first."

Smiling hesitantly, Zerina sighed softly, "Yeah that's probably what's keeping them."

"RINA-CHAN! CAPTAIN!" Was shouted as both Law and Zerina suddenly found themselves in the midst of a mass of wiggling bodies.

Giggling softly, Zerina hugged the closest person, Bepo, and murmured, "Missed you too Sweet Heart."

Bepo hugged her as Cole suddenly jumped onto her head, "Next time you need to do something like that, I'm staying with you. They're all idiots!"

"Did you guys train while we were gone?" Zerina asked while being passed around by her crew-mates to be hugged and checked over.

"Yup! We can't wait to show you what we can do!" Shachi crowed proudly.

Smiling softly, Zerina looked towards Law and sent, "They're our boys. Just like when they left."

Law merely chuckled in response and the two absorbed the contact with their crew after so long apart. While the world around the wouldn't realize it, the Hearts Pirates were a family.


~Right leg forest, Zou, New World, 1524~

Something was wrong. Snapping open her eyes, Zerina tried to figure out what was wrong as she slowly sat up. A chill ran through her as she struggled to figure out what was setting her senses off. Stumbling over to her bag of clothes, she slipped into her regular outfit and made sure she had all her weapons before walking outside of the hut the Hearts Pirates were calling theirs for now. She looked around as she heard Law sleepily call out through their bond, "Rina-ya what's wrong?"

"Magics filling the air and it feels so fucking wrong that I can barely breath," Zerina swallowed thickly as she felt Law's slight alarm.

She barely felt Cole jump onto her shoulders as the sense of wrongness grew, "Zerina?"

"Cole can you feel that?" Zerina asked as she heard her crew-mates stumble around and felt Law making his way towards her.

"Yeah it ain't good," Cole grimaced as his hackles rose, "It feels like something pull at our magic,"

Scowling slightly, Zerina clenched her gauntlet covered fist, "I really don't like the sound of that."

"Rina-ya," Zerina turned to see Law holding Kikoku, "What exactly do you feel?"

"The pressure that I've been feeling for the last few weeks has grown to the point that I can barely breath," Zerina answered with a slight grimace as the magic in the air sung higher, "It feels like somethings pulling at my magic,"

"Look at the moon!" Bepo shouted as he stumbled outside.

Spinning around, Zerina looked up to see the moon glowing an eerie red tinted blue. As soon as her eyes locked on it, she felt the pull on her magic increase and gasped softly. Feeling a warm hand touch her shoulder, she turned to see Law and felt his worry through their bond, "Rina-ya what's wrong?"

"The pull," Zerina gasped as the pull grew stronger and stronger, "I-"

A wordless scream left her as she felt something hook onto her magic painfully. She tried to push it off, but only found the hook tightening. The warm hand on her shoulder vanished as a chill surrounded her. She looked around and found herself surrounded by a circle one would normally see being used by a summoner. The hooks dug painfully into her magic and forced her closer to the circle. She swung her head as she heard, "ZERINA!"

Law was struggling to stand against the wall of the hut with their worried crew around them, "LAW!"

Tears ran down her cheeks as she realized what was happening. Law's eyes widened before narrowing, "I won't let them take you!"

Zerina struggled against the power only for the pain to increase ten-fold. She was forced to the ground and felt Cole slid off her shoulder. Shaking her head, Zerina looked at Law, "We don't have a choice..."

Law felt helpless as he watched the circle shine brightly, "Rina-ya."

"I love you Law and I'll find my way back to you," Zerina promised through their bond as speaking out loud became impossible for her.

"I will find my way to you and kill every single person that made this happen," Law vowed as his view of Zerina was becoming blocked by the bright crimson stained blue glow of the circle, "I promise you that. I love you,"

Zerina let out an agonized howl as the glow enveloped her completely and the world around her began to spin. Law barely heard the approach of the minks and Strawhats as he stared at the circle that disappeared in a burst of sparks. Anger and rage ran through him as he stared at the place his Zerina had been. Growling angerly, Law forced himself to stand and spoke to his crew, "We will find Zerina-ya again and we will kill the ones that took her."

"Aye Captain," The crew replied with steel in their eyes.

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