Disclaimer: I do not own Inyasha, One Piece or How to Train Your Dragon. All characters and their affiliations are owned by their respective creators. I am not making money off of this work of fiction. The characters Rock and Rain do belong to me.
I will be the first to say this, I'm not a big fight scene writer. Fight scenes will be short or all together skipped. I'll will try my best to make it interesting, just to let all of you know why some things are missing.
Also, I can't make up my mind on pairings or not and who to put with whom. Kagome and Dragon are a given. I've been debating on if I want Rain to be in a relationship with anyone. Since Rock is a minor character I've been debating on that as well. Suggestion will be welcome though you should keep in mind that I need to be inspired in the match. If I try to force the story out it turns out badly. The last thing I want to do is insult readers by giving them a half asked job.
A Family of Outlaws
Chapter Five: Son Meets Mother
Rain lifted the helmet off as everyone stood there in stunned silence. Rebecca had even paused in removing Law's handcuffs in her shock. Rain grinned at everyone as she watched all their expressions. The long haired blonde man, who Rain was sure was having a gender crisis, had a look of horror on his features. The green haired man with sharp teeth had stars in his eyes. The woman with black hair was blinking at her as she tried to process the information. Rebecca had her mouth open as the man she was trying to release only widened his eyes. Luffy stood there with no expression on his face.
Rain glanced over to Darkess. Darkess moved her shoulders in an shrugging fashion. She made a noise in her throat that resembled 'I don't know'.
Over the cacophony of noise in the city a single shouted word was heard. "WHAT!?"
"Oh my," Robin put a hand to her cheek. "This is quite unexpected."
Bortolomeo was suddenly in Rain's face. "Are you part of Luffy-senpai's family?" he asked.
"In a manner of speaking," Rain admitted. "Lady Kagome saved my life when I was a few days old. She helped my father raise my brother, Rock and I. We owe a lot to her and her family."
"Who is Lady Kagome?" Law asked. He was rubbing his wrists now that they were free of the cuffs.
"She's Luffy's mother," Rain said. "She and Shadow are around here somewhere."
"Who is Shadow?" Cavendish asked.
"That's her dragon."
"MY MOM HAS A DRAGON!? THAT'S SOOOOO COOOOOL!"
~ Kagome was able to watch Rain and Darkess fly through the city. They did a good job at not being noticed at first. Kagome shook her head when she watched the two of them jump right into the fray to save a girl that was falling. "I suppose I should have known," she sighed. "It's in her family's blood to be right in the middle of things." She leaned forward and patted Shadow on the shoulder. "What do you say we lend a hand? If the two of them picked a side then they have good reasons."
Shadow snorted in agreement and started to glide closer to the city. Shadow held her ability to blend in as they soared above the fighting crowds. The wind knocking a few down in their wake. The closer they got to the hill, the fiercer the fighting became. A collapsing Colloseum was just ahead of them. It was surrounded by Marines. Kagome cursed her luck at that.
She started to steer Shadow away when a whole group of them was knocked away. "I don't have time to play with you marines," a young blonde man shouted. "I have to find my brother and the person who brought down that cage."
"You fool," a lowly marine snapped. "It was Admiral Fujitora that brought down the cage."
"I didn't do it," an older, blind man said. He had scars across both of his eyes. "My meteorites had no effect on Doflomingo's trap."
"Exactly right," the blonde said. "There was a pink flash before the cage came down. I've heard of that power before. It was described to me in great detail. I need to find the person that did that and find out how they came to have that ability."
"You can just ask her now," Fujitora said. He nodded his head in Kagome's direction.
The marines in the area and the blonde looked in the area indicated. "Admiral, there's no one there," one of the marines said.
"There's someone there," Fujitora insisted. "Don't think that because I'm blind I can't see. There's a large creature in that area and a woman is on it's back. They must be on top of a building or something."
"You're partially right," Kagome responded. She gave Shadow the signal to reveal herself. The moment that they allowed themselves to come into view several people fell to the ground. "It would be more accurate to say that we were flying."
"Admiral, it's an actual dragon." Panic started to spread among the ranks. The marines started to flee the area in a rush. The only ones that stayed was the Admiral, the blonde man and a man in a mask that was knocked out.
Shadow landed in front of them. Kagome jumped down to the ground, her bow at the ready. "I wasn't intending on facing the marines just yet."
"Oh," Admiral Fujitora sounded intrigued. "Is there a reason you would say that?"
"Has anyone told you what this morning's paper had to say?" Kagome asked.
"We've been busy fighting," the blonde said. "I don't think any press birds have come this way."
"Then forget that I said anything," Kagome smiled. "If you'll excuse me, I really must be on my way. I'm sure that my friend is getting herself into a mess of trouble at this point."
"Who are you?" Fujitora asked.
"Just a priestess passing through," Kagome dismissed.
The blonde stiffened at this point. "Wait just a moment, there's something that I need to ask you." He moved closer to Kagome, keeping an eye on Fujitora. "I was hoping you could give me your name."
"My name is Kagome."
"I KNEW IT!" The blonde jumped in the air in his excitement.
Kagome blinked a few times at the young man. He stopped and grinned sheepishly. "Um, my name is Sabo and I'm the Chief of Staff for the Revolutionary Army." Kagome sucked in a breath of air. Hope started to rise in her and nearly choked the life out of her. "I'm the second in command also. Leader has told me all about you Kagome."
"Sabo, do you think..."
"You don't need to ask," Sabo grinned. "I'll personally take you to see Dragon as soon as I'm finished helping Luffy."
"Luffy's here?"
"He's heading to the palace." Kagome looked in the direction that Sabo pointed and started laughing. "Is there something funny?"
"That's the direction my companion flew off in," Kagome said. "I'm sure she'll bump into Luffy before we can get there."
"You're dragon seems pretty strong and fast," Sabo complimented. "I'm sure if you give me a lift we'll be there in no time."
"I won't just let you leave," Fujitora cut in. "I have orders to arrest any revolutionists. I'm afraid I'll have to take you into custody."
Kagome took out an arrow and notched it. "I really don't want to harm you," she said. "Just allow us to leave peacefully and I'll let you leave without any trouble."
Fujitora's brow furrowed as he drew his sword. "I can't allow him to leave," he said. "I have very strict orders."
Kagome started to pour reiki into the arrow. She aimed it at the ground at Fujitora's feet. "I won't hurt you," she said. "But I can't allow you to stop us from leaving."
"Then we have reached an impasse," Fujitora stated. He started to move towards the two. Kagome released her arrow and it missed Fujitora's foot by an inch.
"You didn't hit him," Sabo stated.
"I wasn't trying to," Kagome explained. "Just a residual amount is enough to accomplish my goal."
Fujitora pointed his sword to the two. He stopped and looked confused. Sabo immediately recognized that something was wrong. "What did you do?" he asked.
"I have a unique ability," Kagome said. "It allows me to cancel out the powers of a devil fruit user without actually hurting them." She climbed onto the Shadow's saddle followed by Sabo. Shadow lifted into the air and started for the hill.
Fujitora was left standing there alone. He sheathed his sword so that it looked like a cane again. He felt his way over to his subordinate. Fujitora lifted Issho over one shoulder and slowly started to make his way back to the ship.
~ Rain had a perplexed look on her face. Of all things for Luffy to be excited over she wasn't expecting that it would be because Kagome bonded with a dragon.
"Do you think she'll take me on a ride?" Luffy asked excitedly.
"You can count on it," Rain said. She was still trying to get over Luffy's abrupt change of attitude.
"That's our captain for you," Robin said. "His excitement is quite infectious."
"So that's what you call it?" Rain asked. Rebecca giggled into her hand. "What's the goal here?" Rain decided to change the subject.
"We need to get Luffy to the top of the hill," Robin informed. "He will face Doflomingo and Leo will free his princess."
"Who's Leo?"
A small person perched itself on Rebecca's shoulder. "I'm Leo of the Tontatta Kingdom on Green Bit," he proudly announced.
"It's a pleasure to meet you," Rain greeted.
"You're not freaked out by a small person?" Cavendish asked.
"I ride a dragon. Plus, I've seen stranger things before."
"Such as?"
"Just let me say, if you see a dragon eating and you happen to be friends with it make sure that you have food in your hands." Rain started to head back to Darkess. "We can give Luffy and Leo a ride to the top. It'll only take a few seconds." Just as Rain settled into the saddle Luffy was behind her, Leo on his shoulder.
"I thought you weren't going to show yourself."
The wind started to pick up around the group. "You're not fooling anyone Auntie," Rain grinned. She was looking at a certain spot in the sky. "Shadow's working a little harder to be carrying only one rider."
The image of a red dragon came into view out of nowhere. On the back was Sabo and Kagome. "That's not fair," Luffy complained. "Sabo got to ride the bigger dragon."
Rain cleared her throat, "Luffy, your mom; Kagome, your son." Rain gestured with her hands to the respective person. Rain looked to the side when she heard a choking sound. Bortolomeo was off to the side. He once again had stars in his eyes, except now he had tears streaming down his cheeks. Rain gave him a strange look as she leaned away.
"You'll get used to it," Cavendish said. "He has an obsession with Straw Hat and his crew. To come face to face with one of Straw Hat's parents would be a bit overwhelming."
"Luffy," Kagome smiled down. "I'm so happy to see you. Right now, though, is not the time to have a family reunion."
"Darkess and I were going to take Luffy to face the head honcho of this mess," Rain explained.
Kagome nodded to the group. "Then you should hurry," she said. "Rain, stay close to Luffy. If it looks like it will be needed, use that amulet."
Rain nodded and gestured to Darkess. "You might want to hold on tight Luffy," she said.
Luffy grabbed Rain's shoulders as Darkess spread her wings out. "What amulet are you talking abou..." Luffy's breath was stolen as Darkess shot up into the sky. The ground getting smaller in a flash.
Shadow took the space that Darkess once stood. "How the heck did they do that?" Sabo asked.
"Rain's dragon, Darkess, is a Night Fury," Kagome began. "She's a bit smaller then Shadow's breed, which is a Changeling. Although, Night Furies are notorious for their speed and agility. A Changeling can blend seamlessly in with their enviroment. They also have a venom that can melt steal plated armor right off of any warrior."
"Is speed the only thing that a Night Fury is good for?" Law asked.
"They have a breath attack as well," Kagome pointed out. "It's not fire, like you expect most dragons. We call it a Plasma Blast. If this was night you would have a hard time finding Darkess in the sky. Every dragon has their secret."
"They're in the palace already," Rebecca stated. She had been watching them since they took off. "I hope that Leo can free Princess Mansherry."
"He'll be fine," Robin soothed. "He's with Luffy after all."
~ Darkess ran through the halls of the palace. There were several soldiers chasing after them and yelling, but they weren't fast enough. "Turn left here," Leo gave directions.
Darkess took the turn so sharply that Luffy's head stretched in the direction they had been heading before it came back to normal. He let out an excited laugh. "This is great," he announced. Darkess glanced up at him and gave a smile full of sharp teeth.
"It's the room straight ahead," Leo announced.
There was a group of four soldiers standing in front of the door. They were obviously shaking in fear. Rain added to it by calling, "You guys do know that dragons are carnivorous, right?" Since they showed no signs of stopping the four guards fled the area.
Darkess blasted the door open and leapt through the now opened door. She came to a stop in the middle of the room. "That's the cage they have the princess in," Leo announced.
"Is that you Leo?" a small voice asked.
"It's me Princess," Leo confirmed. He leapt off of Luffy's shoulder. He held onto the bars of the cage that was hollowed out in the wall, several feet above the ground. "Are you alright?"
"I want to go home," the princess wailed.
Leo tried to pull the bars of the cage apart. "I'll get it Leo," Luffy announced. He grabbed the bars and then slumped to the floor.
"What is wrong with you?" Rain asked.
"The bars must be made out of sea prism stones," Leo announced. "They sap the strength out of devil fruit users."
Rain nodded her head in understanding. She silently got out of the saddle and walked over. She examined the lock for a second. "It's time like these where you need a little ingenuity." Rain pulled a cylindrical device off of her right hip. She pointed one end at the lock. When she pressed a button a thick green gas flowed into and around the lock. She stopped before the gas could spread very much further. "You might want to close your eyes Princess," she informed. "This is going to be bright for a second." Rain hit another button on the object which caused it to spark. The spark ignited the gas that was hovering around the lock.
Once the smoke was clear, Rain started to work at the lock. It gave away without too much effort. The door of the cage swung open with ease. A female dwarve rushed out and tackled Leo.
"What was that?" Luffy asked.
"It was the fumes from a Sickleback," Rain started to explain. "It's a dragon with two heads. One head produces a flammable gas while the other lights it. The gas also doubles as a toxin if you inhale too much. It burns so hot and fast that it melted the insides of that lock."
"Thank you big human," Princess Mansherry called. She perched herself onto Rain's left shoulder. "You may take me back to Green Bit now."
"There's something that we need to do first," Rain said. She climbed back onto Darkess' saddle. Luffy was right behind her with Leo on his shoulder. "Luffy has some business in the palace still. Once he's done with that I promise Darkess and I will personally escort you home."
"Very well," Mansherry conceded. "As long as it doesn't take too long."
~ Kagome and Shadow soared above the city of Dressrosa. Sabo rode with them, pointing out specific things that needed attention. Most of it was certain devil fruit users. One man that they canceled the power of was able to swim through anything. His style of dress made Kagome laugh and gag at the same time. He was fighting a man that looked like he was a robot. Sabo explained that he was Luffy's shipwright, Franky, and that he was also a cyborg. Another man could fuse with and command rock. He was facing off a swordsman with green hair. Kagome learned that he was another of Luffy's crew, Zoro.
The two of them went through the city cancelling the powers of devil fruit users and those that were effected by them. The biggest problem was those people that were being controlled by invisible strings and attacking their family and friends. "How many people have been subjected to these devil fruit users?" Kagome asked.
"Dressrosa has been under the rule of Don Quixote Doflomingo for ten years," Sabo explained. "This whole time he's been weaving his power through the land and able to activate his string powers from anywhere in the nation. He has a member in his family that can turn humans into living toys. He's used her to change those that have spoken out against him. He's been ruling this country through nothing except lies."
"How disgusting," Kagome chided. "Citizens shouldn't be treated like that. If he was actually a good leader then he would have no need to use such vile methods. I can't stand people like that. Manipulative and tricky, willing to sacrifice others in order to gain their own desires."
"You are most definately Dragon's wife," Sabo grinned. "You just described the feelings of everyone that's joined the Revolutionary Army. No one person is better then any other."
~ Rain stood between Luffy and an ugly man that looked like a pile of goop. As Luffy was busy facing off against Doflomingo she was busy keeping his cronies from getting in the middle of it. The amulet was doing it's job and keeping their powers from effecting her and the area around her. This included Darkess, who she refused to get off of. First off, to keep her dragon from suffering under the powers of one of the devil fruits. Second, if they needed to move fast to stop another from getting to Luffy it was best to rely on her speed.
Leo helped as much as he could. He couldn't attack the devil fruit users directly. He was able to trip them or blind them with the drapery. He was following a suggestion of Rain's. Confusing the enemy and keeping their attention focused on chasing them was better then letting them attack Luffy from different angles. The two understood to let Luffy fight his battle. That didn't mean that they couldn't fight anyone else that was in the area.
~ Kagome and Sabo finished going through the city. The citizens were finally rising up against the people that had lied to them for so long. Now the two of them were making their way to the palace. Kagome was anxious to see how her son was doing.
When they were finally above the hill the scene was shocking. The entire palace had been smashed. There was rubble strewn everywhere. Kagome looked to see a man in a pink feather jacket standing in front of Luffy. Luffy couldn't move, his face looked like he was struggling against something. Kagome looked around and finally found Rain. She was laying on the ground, Darkess standing over her and two dwarves that were trying to wake her. A man that was oozing was steadily advancing towards them.
Her anger growing at her family being threatened, Kagome notched an arrow and pulled back the string. She shot the cloak of the man heading for Darkess. "You take care of Darkess and the others," she told Sabo. "I'll stop that guy from hurting Luffy."
Sabo jumped to the ground once he was close enough for his comfort. He still wasn't used to possessing the powers of the Flare-Flare Fruit.
Shadow swung back around and Kagome took careful aim at the one she dubbed 'Pink Feathers'. "Hit the mark," she whispered. The arrow burst forth with a pink flare as it cut through the sky. It landed with a thud in Pink Feathers shoulder. He stumbled and glared up at Kagome. She and Shadow landed just behind Luffy, who was moving on his own once again.
"Don't think that I'll let you hurt my son before I get a chance to ground him for being reckless," Kagome seethed.
Luffy looked back towards her in horror. "Wha!?" In the background they could hear Sabo burst out laughing. He had obviosly heard Kagome. Darkess was even giving her version of a laugh.
Doflomingo extended his hand towards Kagome. His two middle fingers twitched, then twitched again. He looked down at his hand in confusion.
"I suppose you didn't realize this about me," Kagome started. "I'm a priestess and I have a natural ability to cancel out the powers of a devil fruit user." She then turned her attention to Luffy. "Go ahead and finish this Luffy. We have a lot to talk about."
"Got it," Luffy said with a grin. Kagome's threat to ground him completely forgotten. Luffy's fists turned black as he embued them with Armor Haki. "Gum-Gum no Gatling!" His two arms moved so fast it looked like he had twenty instead of two.
Doflomingo attempted to dodge, but without the use of his power his speed was cut almost in half. A fair number of the punches managed to reach him.
Luffy pulled back his arms to see the result of his last attack. Doflomingo was staggering as he tried to stand straight. He was glaring at both Luffy and Kagome. He started to move in their direction, a murderous look on his face.
"Room." The area was filled with a strange power. Doflomingo looked behind him. Law was there with his sword out. "Scalpel." Before he could react, Doflomingo's heart was cut out of his chest. It rushed to Law's empty hand. To emphasize the position he was now in, Law squeezed the heart. Doflomingo collapsed to the ground, clutching at his chest.
"Now that's just creepy," Rain said. Sabo was helping her to stand up. Leo and Princess Mansherry were fussy over her, trying to make sure that she didn't have any serious injuries. When Sabo stepped away, Darkess moved in and started pushing against Rain. "I'm fine girl," Rain soothed.
"What do you plan to do now Tra-guy?" Luffy asked. "If we just leave him like this you know that he'll only come after this kingdom."
"We're not going to just leave it," Law said. "I'm going to keep this heart as insurance. Your crew member destroyed the SMILE factory. We have Ceasar Clown in our possession." Law then fully faced Doflomingo. "Neither you, nor any members of your family will come after us. You should know what will happen if I sense even a hint of you." Law squeezed the heart once again. "You'll leave this country and never return. A former Celestial Dragon has no business holding any sort of power."
"He's a what?" Luffy asked.
"I thought he seemed overly arrogant," Sabo commented.
Rain side stepped over to Kagome. "Isn't that the name of those 'arrogant pricks' you told us about?" Sabo once again started to laugh.
Doflomingo sneered at everyone and started to walk away. Trebel, the oozing guy, and Sugar followed him as they made their way down the hill. Luffy walked up to stand next to Law. "Will he do what you say?" Luffy asked.
"We'll see," Law answered cryptically. "He didn't give up his position as a Pirate Warlord like I demanded him to."
Kagome made her way over to Luffy. She grabbed his head on either side and started moving it from side to side as she assessed his damages. She was giving him a critical eye. "Don't you scare me like that again," she demanded. She then pulled Luffy into a hug. She squeezed him for all she was worth.
"Mom...Air..." Kagome loosened her grip a little as she pulled away to look Luffy over again. His eyes were swirling and he looked a little dazed, like he was about to pass out.
Tears were brimming in Kagome's eyes. "Oi, oi..." Luffy snapped himself out of it and started to panic, not knowing how to handle a crying woman. "I didn't mean to upset you."
"You didn't do anything," Kagome spoke. Her voice was cracking from emotion.
Rain smacked Sabo on the arm and gestured for him to come with her. She made a shooing gesture towards Law, silently telling him to give the two some personal time together. Rain got on Darkess with both Leo and Mansherry on her shoulders. Sabo climbed on behind her and they were off, into the air. Leo directed them in the direction of Green Bit and Tontatta Kingdom.
"I never thought I would see you again," Kagome finally cried out. "I missed out on your whole childhood." She pulled Luffy to her once again. This time she didn't squeeze the life out of him. Luffy hugged her back this time. He was starting to get emotional as Kagome couldn't hold it in any longer.
"Why did you leave?" Luffy asked.
"I didn't want to," Kagome cried. "I was taken from you by another priestess. I was needed to help another live."
"Why did it have to be you?"
"I can't answer that," Kagome cried. "I can only say that I'm here now and I promise to never disappear like that ever again." The two fell into silence as they stood there.
~ Rain and Sabo returned to the third tier of the hill the ruins of the palace stood on. Leo and Mansherry were safely delivered back to Green Bit. "So now I have a question," Sabo started. "When we got there your were on the ground. I had thought you were a capable warrior, what happened?"
Rain let out and exhausted sigh. "The fight was going well," she said. "I was keeping those other fruit users from interfering with Luffy's fight. I never saw Leo miss his target. He 'flew' over snotman and knocked me in the head. For so little a guy he has a really thick melon."
"You'd be surprised how often something that strange happens to us," Robin greeted. "I have come to the conclusion that strange things or strange people are drawn to our captain. As a result, things like that are a common occurance for us."
"Well this should be interesting," Rain sat in front of the fire they built. As soon as she was settled Robin started bombarding her with questions. She wanted to know all about the dragons, the village of Berk and their culture.
~ "Then my grandfather found Toothless in the rumble," Rain was explaining. "He didn't see my father. He started to apologize, claiming it was his fault. Toothless could sense his sincerity and opened his wings to reveal he had managed to save most of my father."
"What do you mean by most of?" Franky asked.
"My father lost his left foot in the explosion," Rain described. "After that dragons became not only a common sight in Berk, they became a way of life. My father became the dragon trainer and invented ways of making it more convenient for dragons and humans to live together."
"How fascinating," Robin mused.
The sound of footsteps drew near. Luffy walked into the light, sulking, while Kagome followed as she wiped her eyes dry. "What's wrong with you?" Usopp asked. "I thought you would be happy to have your mom with you again."
"I'm grounded," Luffy announced. Silence reigned for a few seconds. It was suddenly broken when Usopp and Franky burst out laughing. "Shut up!"