I've gotta say, there's a few of connection between this chapter and previous chapters. If you can connect, I would honestly love you so much. I flipped out with my beta-writer when I found them and gosh, I would love if you guys can find it. Also realizing some future events for this story, the genre will be changing to Romance/Angst. I apologize if angst isn't your thing, just thought I should mention it, but hey at least I left you with a nice ending for this chapter. Also I know Fujitora isn't his first name and we don't know if Issho is his last name, but I NEEDED A FULL NAME. But anyways, ONWARDS INTO THE PAST!
Again, thank you to my lovely beta-reader dorksurgeon.
Disclaimer: Eiichiro Oda owns One Piece, only the plot belongs to me.
Creating a Heart
Time
"What did you say?" Eustass growled grabbing Penguin's collar, lifting him to eye level. Shachi had attempting to separate the two, but Kid's strength prevailed.
"I said, I think Doflamingo is in the area." Penguin had also attempted to push Kid away, but kept his calm. His nimble fingers kept a grip on Kid's thick ones. "Chief Smoker was just by and I'm positive I heard Doflamingo's name in the transmitter."
The redhead let him go before looking around. He needed to find Law quickly. Honestly, there shouldn't be a problem, Doflamingo only met Law one other time. Exchanged a few words before going on with their own lives. But the sound of those two together made him anxious. That gaze that followed the android gave him second thoughts. Would Doflamingo find interest in him? "Did he say where?"
"No. I doubt a police officer would." He straighten his shirt once he was released.
Kid scoffed. "Stingy bastard." He remembered Chief Smoker when he was back in high school. Back then he was just a regular officer. During that time, he was positive that he was tapped, Officer Smoker always knew where he was. Killer begged to differ, but Kid was certain. Anytime he was dragged into a fight, the cops showed up. It wouldn't be that bad if he wasn't often provoked into it.
Then again, the high school was always had a few officers lying around. South Blue High School didn't have the greatest reputation. It was survival of the fittest with the lowest amount of students graduating compared to the other high schools in the surrounding regions. And during that time, it was Smoker's job to keep those high schoolers off the street and in school.
But right now, Kid's mind was focused on one thing. Finding Law. His eyes pierced through the crowd ahead of him in attempts to find the spotted hat or a pink feather coat. Both were easily recognized and wasn't all too hard to find yet neither appeared.
Doflamingo was infamous in the South Blue. He was the one that proposed to have the Smile factories built to create jobs for the area. And honestly, from the outside, it was beneficial to the region. Factory jobs were created and the unemployment rate had dropped. But those that lived in the region knew very well. As soon as Doflamingo had arrived, so had the increased in illegal activity. He had remembered some of his friends ended up becoming addicted to the drug.
That symbol of the Smile Corporations icon with a cross through it was Joker's underground mark. People think it's the anti-Smile protestors. Those who hated the monopoly Doflamingo created, bankrupting older companies within a few years of start-up. The media helped create that illusion using what they saw without a need to research into it. Not that the media would ever bother to, they all saw South Blue citizens as a bunch of dumb fucks. But the citizens knew; Joker had appeared in South Blue the same time Doflamingo did. Everyone else was too stupid to realize it.
Not that any outsider would know or cared, they only saw South Blue as a poor region that produces everything for other regions. They only saw Gol Plaza and the surrounding city area, a beautiful safe haven for tourist, not including the pick pocketing that often occurs.
"Eustass," Penguin pulled him out of his thoughts. "I'm sure Law couldn't have gotten far. We just need to start looking, he's probably just around the corner." Penguin started. He looked towards Shachi. "Find Chief Smoker, just in case."
With a nod, his friend ran towards the street where they last saw the chief of police.
Penguin's attention returned towards Kid's who was scanning the crowd. "Just head up the street, I'll check the other half, alright?"
Kid started running up the street mid-sentence. His head turning left and right for the android. He doubt that the android would go into the crowd again like before. But out of concern that the android had broken down again, he ran through the crowd. Ignoring any complaints as he pushed by people with his massive frame.
He had almost wished he had found the android malfunctioning out in the crowd. It had meant that Law wouldn't run into Doflamingo. There wasn't a need for Law to get involved with him. But a few stores ahead, his suspicious reigned true. Just in front of the abandoned electric keyboard was his android and that bastard, Doflamingo.
He sprinted towards them, grabbing Law's arm once he was closer, and pulling him behind him. Doflamingo laughed condescendingly. "Speak of the devil and he shall appear. Eustass Kid. I've been meaning to talk to you again, but my schedule has been booked."
"Seems like you have enough free time if you're just walking around here leisurely."
"Perhaps, but I had some business in the area to take care of and happen to run into your friend. We were getting to know each other better."
His eyes narrowed, gripping onto Law tighter. Law glanced towards Kid before looking at the businessmen in front of them. "Eustass-ya." Gaining Kid's attention, his red eyes turning towards him. "He knows."
"He what?"
A low snicker could be heard from the flamboyant man. "I've gotta say, you've outdone yourself more than I've expected. Brats like you, are often the ones that have to be watched closely."
Eustass frowned, unsure if he had been insulted or not.
"You've always been an interesting case, Eustass Kid. The only brilliant student ever to get expelled from Mariejois University right before graduation for a simple fight. I was disappointed to hear you decided to become a simple mechanic afterwards."
"What's it to you?" Kid snarled. It wasn't like many people would know now a days about what happened in Mariejois. Not that he talked to many others to begin with. It's been years since the incident.
"I'm always on the look out for potential talent."
"Not interested."
"Oh come now, where are your manners? You haven't even heard the terms and conditions."
"I said I'm not interested." But he sense that the conversation hasn't ended. Doflamingo stood before him, not making a notion to move. This entire charade has only fumed Kid. "Just get straight to the point, what do you want?"
"Not a fan of games, Eustass-ya?" He mocked. "Fine then. How much do you want for your android friend? One, two million belis? Name your price."
"He's not for sale." And the thought of it only enraged him.
"Surely you could build another one if you really wanted to. With that money you can build yourself an even better robot."
"Fuck off." As he turned his heel ready to leave with Law, he ran into another man. Tall, dark skinned with sunglasses despite the lack of sunlight. Contrasting his dark tone was his pure white suit.
"Vergo, did you complete it?" Doflamingo asked.
"Of course Doffy. I took care of it and took a picture of the scene with the camera you got me."
"I didn't get you a camera, Vergo."
"Right, you didn't get me a camera." His hand pulled out a piece of paper. "I've brought the receipt." His face remained neutral throughout the conversation.
Kid raised a browless brow completely baffled by their exchange. Just what the hell were they talking about? His senses were warning him to leave. There was something about this conversation that he felt like he shouldn't be listening to.
Doflamingo laughed. "That's fine as long as the deal went through."
The man looked down towards Kid. "And this is?"
"Oh right, how rude. Eustass, this is Vergo, my bodyguard. Vergo, this is Eustass Kid. His creation behind him has gained my interest."
"So we're taking it?"
Eustass immediately kept Law close as Doflamingo cackled at the sudden reaction. Now, Kid wasn't one to run away. He'll fight tooth and nail before he backed down. That being said, he also knew when to retreat especially without anyone, but Law by him.
Law had stayed silent throughout the conversation. His eyes wandering from person to person. Kid could only imagine what was going on through the android's mind. Sadly that would have to wait til they were back home. Law's safety was his first priority.
"Not yet. He refused the offer, so I'll just have to offer a better price then."
"Get your ears cleaned. I'm not inter-"
"How would you like to work for me?"
"-ested…" The sudden question had left him speechless.
"Of course, it'll be in the robotics sector of my corporation." Kid didn't respond as Doflamingo expected, instead looking as if he's grown a second head.
The thought sounded pleasant. He would be able to put his skills to use, but the problem is. He would be employed under the very man that had fucked up his home. "No."
"Not exactly the response I was expecting. People would love to be in your position, you know? Besides, its not like you could put your experience from your nonexistent degree anywhere else. But I value those who can do rather than trust words on a piece of paper any day." Doflamingo started before looking past Eustass. "Looks like we've got an eavesdropper."
Eustass had turned around to see Smoker. Behind him, he noticed Shachi and Penguin, both out of breathe and nearly kneeling over.
"Donquixote Doflamingo." Chief Smoker spoke from behind Eustass before looking at the redhead. "And Eustass Kid. What are you two up to?"
"I'm just having a pleasant stroll on Gol Plaza, am I not allowed in public?"
He puffed out a stream of smoke. "I've my reasons to keep an eye on you, Doflamingo."
Doflamingo laughed. "Smart man, but you may lose your nose, if you become too nosy." He reached into his pink feather coat, pulling out a business card. "We can discuss the terms and conditions at a later date, if you're interested, Eustass Kid. I believe we'll talk soon enough." Shoving the card into Kid's hand. He turned around to leave with Vergo following closely.
Smoker frowned calling after the two to halt. Neither stopped as they blend into the crowd. Gritting his teeth against the cigars in annoyance, he looking towards the other two. "Are you two alright? Did anything happen?"
Kid nodded absentmindedly before looking down at the business card. A wide smile icon for Smile Corporation with Doflamingo's contact information. He shove it into his pocket. "Yea. He was just offering me a job."
Penguin and Shachi had ran over, fussing over the two. "Law, Eustass! Everything okay?" They yelled in unison.
Kid only nodded before looking at Law. "You alright?"
"I'm fine."
Law looked towards Eustass as they were being driven home. His hand was firmly gripped in Kid's the moment they got in. Chief Smoker had offered them a ride home for safety reasons. Though Eustass had hesitated, preferring to walk home, Penguin and Shachi convinced him to go especially if Doflamingo decided to come back.
The android could see the frustration on his creator's face. The drive was silent, but the chief seemed to know where to go.
"You always seem to be causing trouble, wherever you go, Eustass."
"Shut up. I didn't even do anything this time."
"The same excuse as before."
"It's not the same fucking excuse!" Kid slammed his fist into the side of the door.
"It is if you get provoked into it. You're still apart of it regardless who started it."
"If you're driving me just to lecture me, save it." He turned his head towards the window again ending the conversation.
Smoker let out a sigh before looking at Law. The dark haired man had been analyzing the officer out of curiosity. He's also noticed the glances from him, not out of interest, but out of suspicion.
"And you are?"
"Trafalgar Law."
"New here?"
Eustass glared at Smoker through the rear mirror. "He's my friend, now fuck off with the interrogation."
Smoker scoffed. "I see you haven't changed since school ended."
"Neither have you."
The police cruiser turned into the driveway, stopping right before the steps. Smoker turned around facing the two. "I don't know what you got yourselves into this time with Doflamingo, but stop before something happens."
"I know that!" Eustass opened the door leaving before slamming the door. Law followed after Eustass.
Eustass slammed the door open as Law closed it silently. As soon as the door shut, Eustass grabbed Law, checking him for any damages. "Did he do anything to you?"
"No, we only talked." Law watched Kid's red eyes check every part of him before he was satisfied that nothing had happen.
"What did you two talk about?"
"Originally, we were talking about me. He said he had gained interest in me. Then we talked about you, we didn't say much before you showed up."
"And you said he knows. He knows you're not human?" Law nodded in response. "How?"
"When I asked, he said he's always watching those in interest." Though the thought of it had also shocked the android. Law hadn't expected anyone to find out without knowledge beforehand and he was sure Kid thought the same.
"You sure, he said those exact words?"
Law frowned. "Would you like me to replay the conversation?" He didn't appreciate the doubt from Eustass.
"You recorded the entire thing?"
"Audio and visual."
He opened his mouth about to say something before stopping himself. He looked conflicted. Law could only consider what the man was about to say. "Later, we'll watch it later. But you're sure he didn't do anything to you?"
"We talked Eustass-ya." Law's eyes narrowed as he analyzed the redhead in front of him. He looked a few shades paler than before and it was clear to see that he was highly stressed. "I've diagnosed that you should take a shower and sleep for tonight."
He rubbed his temples. "Alright, we'll talk afterwards. I'll put your clothes in the closet." Grabbing the bags as he headed upstairs.
Law watched before heading downstairs to the computer. Depending on how long Eustass would think while showering would determine how long he would be in the shower for according to Law's data. Signs of him rubbing his temples, cutting a conversation short, and overall spaciness and annoyance on the way home, he determined the man to take about fifteen minutes if he ended up spending half of the time thinking rather than showering.
When the computer finally booted up, he looked up Mariejois University. The name had showed up a few times in the conversation. It had left him wondering what it was. What exactly transpire there that Eustass never mentioned about it.
The android would like to say that he knew enough about the redhead. The man enjoyed his solitude after work and especially when he was in the middle of work. He generally hated people that asked too many insignificant questions. But the question he hated most was anything about his motives.
For Eustass, he knew what he wanted and how to get it. He does easily get stump when his temper is present or obvious answers from overthinking. Law had noticed whenever he tagged along to Eustass' car shop. The tantrum tangent often resulted in tools flying and something getting broken. In which, Killer would often stop him before he broke something of the customer's.
Law smiled a bit, musing over how Kid had gotten annoyed at a customer's last minute notice that they decided that they wanted to do their repairs elsewhere. Eustass had almost decided to dismantle the car and shipped it back to them. Especially after the hell the team had gone to track down that specific piece of equipment. Killer, Heat and Wire had stopped him before he could get his hands on the car. Law had watched from afar, thoroughly amused by his creator's antics.
He set a reminder for himself to replay that piece of memory back later. For now, he had other matters to get to. His internal timer had gave him the half point warning for Eustass' shower. He pulled up a few articles on Mariejois' website. Most were statistical and basic information of their achievements. Their motto 'Those chosen will succeed' gives a condescending aura from the school. Yet, from what Law had saw, their statistics and hall of fame gave justice to the motto. Some of the most powerful people in the world had graduated from the university including those such as Boa Hancock, the fashion empress who's dominated the fashion scene since graduation, Issho Fujitora, the leading scientist in the physics field for the understanding of gravity, and then there's Donquixote Doflamingo, the CEO of Smile Corporation who has created a monopoly of children's toys and as of recent, became known as the leader in robotic technology.
Nowhere on the website, did it mention the fact that there was a expulsion. Actually, there is not a mention of any bad ill article on the site. He supposed it made some sense, the university didn't want to point out any flaws on their official site. When he started searching around other sites, much like the official site, there was not an acknowledgement of anything that could tarnish the reputation of the university.
His internal timer went off. Law closed out of the website and headed upstairs to check on Eustass. He'll have to dig out the information later. He's thought of a few keywords to search under. As he entered Eustass' bedroom, he noticed the man's big frame hunched over, towel over his head with the business card in front of him.
Law silently approached him. He could tell the man was in deep thought. Those deep red eyes focused solely on the card. Law reached for the towel, rubbing it into his still drenched hair. His hands kneaded into Eustass' scalp as he dried the fiery red hair.
"Law."
The android looked down towards him. "Yes?"
"Do you think I should consider what Doflamingo said?"
"I wouldn't know." Law lied. He had thought of the possibility of Eustass working for the overly eccentric man. He knew of Eustass' skills, he was the man's creation after all. The man had an advanced knowledge in mechanical engineering, more than a normal mechanic for a car repair shop would need to know. He's also knew enough about programming to be able to program Law to fully function like a human. If what the website had said was true, than the Smile Corporation could easily take in Eustass for his knowledge and experience. But on the other hand, he could see the uneasiness Eustass had with Doflamingo. The man was unpredictable and dangerous, they both knew that. He trusted Kid's words.
Eustass let out a sigh as he laid down.
"Are you going to bed now, Eustass-ya?"
"Maybe."
Law nodded about to leave for the night when he heard Eustass call towards him.
"Law."
"Yes, Eustass-ya?"
"Can you stay in the room for the night?"
The android stared at the man before walking over placing a hand over his forehead. "Are you sick again?"
He slapped the hand away. "I am not!"
Letting out a light chuckle. "You often just command me to do something like this. I thought it was strange for you to ask."
He grumbled turning on his side, facing away from the android. "Forget it, I'm going to bed."
Law grinned at the man's annoyance. He wasn't sure why, but he enjoyed his responses when he chose to tease him. He reached for the light, turning it off. The room turned dark as his night vision activated. He headed towards the bookshelf, grabbing the heavy textbook he got today before sitting on the other side of the bed, turning on the lamp light.
"I said, you don't have to." Eustass spoke as he looked up towards the android.
"But I want to." When the man had asked, the thought of leaving hadn't crossed his mind. He just had to think of something to do while Eustass was sleeping as the android had no need for sleep. He started reading the textbook. He figured, he'll look into the information later.
"I'm surprised you haven't asked, knowing your curiosity."
"About what?"
"What happened in Mariejois."
"I didn't think you wanted to talk about it."
"But you're curious aren't you?"
Law tilted his head to look at the man before setting the book aside. "What happened in Mariejois then?" He was curious, but he also knew how angry the man got over whenever Doflamingo mentioned it. He figured, Eustass will talk about it whenever he wanted and until then, he'll find what he could on his own accord.
"I got into a fight with the president's son of Mariejois University."
"Is he important?"
Eustass turned, laying on his back. "Something like that. There's some people in the school that shouldn't be messed with. He was at the top of the list."
The android nodded in acknowledgement. He could see the tiredness in those crimson eyes. Rubbing his fingers over his eyelids before letting out a deep sigh. "Let me start from the beginning, it'll be easier."
"How much do you know about Mariejois University?"
"Everything that was on their website. It's the top university in the world." He started spewing out statistical data after data.
Kid almost laughed at the answer. It was Law's typical answer. If he held some type of interest in the subject, he'd know everything there is to know about it. "Basically, if you're accepted and able to graduate from that school, you are almost guarantee a successful life. They create the leaders of the world."
Law chuckled. "Sounds like an overstatement."
"It would be, if it wasn't true. I would know, I was a student there at one point." He started to explain to Law. He still remember vividly of the process he went through to get into the school. He hadn't planned on applying for the school originally. He was going to go to one of the universities in the South Blue region or Grand Line University in the capital. It was often the school to go to for the surrounding regions.
One of his favorite teachers had suggested he give Mariejois a try. He admired the teacher's work and often spent time talking to him, tossing ideas with the man. Killer had even suggested him to apply too. Kid had asked Killer to apply too, but his best friend had considered South Blue University, the region's state school. Unlike the high school's counterpart, the university did hold some credibility to it. It's also easier to get in for those that actually graduated from the high school. The World Government had made it so to tempt South Blue High students to graduate.
After some thoughts, Kid had signed up to apply to Mariejois University. His counselor almost died from laughter when he told him. And after getting another demerit on his record for fighting, he applied. His records wasn't flawless, but his grades were. He was the unexpected top of the class. A few weeks later, Kid took the exam for the school.
When he left after the exam, he was positive that it was probably easier to go into the national museum and steal the Ponegylphs than it was to pass the exam. Mariejois University's exam to enter the school was infamous for being completely bias and nearly impossible to pass. It was made that way to keep those who didn't belong out of the school. Namely those without a status. The more prestigious the name, the easier the test was made for them. Even if the student was as dumb as dirt, there was one thing the school board of Mariejois was certain of, that student would inherit the family business thus keeping the Mariejois motto true.
Once the selection was made, everyone was on even ground. No matter what the background was. This was when the actual competition started.
"A school system based on competition? How difficult was it?" Law inquired.
"I'd be lying if I say it was simple." Kid started. "Each year the class size grows smaller. If you didn't make the marks, you were kindly asked to leave. They'll treat you as if you never were in the school in the first place."
"Only the best graduated, I presume?"
Kid nodded. "They wanted people who would succeed and prosper. Those with that talent were kept. Others who couldn't handle the pressure were disposed of."
"If that's the case, then why did Doflamingo make the situation seem bad?"
"It wouldn't be, but I had gained a few awards from various competitions. And was considered a 'valued' student in the department," using his hands to air quote. "And I happened to punch the very person who's father controls the school. They weren't going to let me off the hook for that. So they expelled me and the media blew up."
Law raised a brow at the statement. "The media?"
"Well the school probably got rid of them and hid it, but-" He pushed himself off the bed, walking towards one of the closets, pulling out a manila folder, tossing it over to Law. "I had all of them collected before the school forced the media to take them off the shelves."
Law caught the folder, examining the contents as Kid flopped back on the bed. Lifting his head with his arm, he observed the android as he thoroughly look at each article. The sheets of paper were turning slightly yellow of age, most had wrinkles from when he had crumbled them out of anger. There were even a few that Penguin had taped back together when he and Killer visited to check on him.
He could feel the past anger approaching as each article was set down when Law had finished. The bullshit that the media spewed out and the anger he felt towards the university and especially Saint Charlos. He hadn't remembered what happened during his rampage. All he remembered was the anger. That hatred. Everything was colored in red and that was all he saw, yet his mind had shut down into the darkness and allowed him to be consumed.
When he finally woken up, he had broken a few fingers and a throbbing headache. Killer had knocked him out while Penguin was tending to his fingers. He couldn't see their expression, but he could sense they were worried.
When the final sheet was set down, the android looked at him. "Can you continue your side of the story?" He asked. The question was simple and held no sympathy, but Kid hadn't wanted any. Sympathy wouldn't bring back what he had lost. Sympathy. Charity. Pity. They were worthless in Kid's eyes. They were short lived, a relief for a minute.
Yet. He felt conflicted. Somewhere deep inside, he had wanted Law's. Even if it was just for a single moment. He wanted that acknowledgement. He wanted comfort. But he supposed, the range of emotions can only go so much for an android.
"Sure."
He, along with two other students were lucky enough to make it through the selection. One from the North Blue and the other from the East Blue. Neither happened to be in his department unfortunately. He would've liked to at least meet them, but each department was located in a different section on the massive campus.
He did, however, had the unfortunate meeting with the bastard that ruined his life on the first day. Saint Charlos. The man was so high on his high horse that he wondered how he hadn't hit his head on the ceiling yet. Right before he left South Blue, Killer had warned him to play nice. And he had planned on at least attempting. The opportunity to graduate from here would set him and he wasn't letting it slip through his fingers.
Unfortunately, the school was filled with over privileged jackasses. Nothing was more revolting than those who believed they deserved better just because of the status they were born into. And Saint Charlos was the king of it all. The man was overly conceited, pompous, and wanted everyone to bow down before him because he happened to be the son of the school's president. Hell, some people honestly did, if they believed it would benefit them in a way. Kid avoided him like the plague. He hated it, but he knew his temper well enough that he would easily fuck up this opportunity.
Classes were difficult and went by a ranking system. The ranking was posted twice a semester, once after mid-terms, the second after finals. Seemed basic enough. By the first ranking of the semester, he had placed tenth. Overall, he wasn't happy, but hell, he did enjoy the reactions from those rich bastards who couldn't believe he could score that highly.
Saint Charlos couldn't accept that. His belief: The first half of the class should only be given to those who was in the same status as he was. Anyone else was considered lower than the ground they walked on. And he did what any other elite person would do. Called him out for cheating on the mid-term exam. Due to his prestige, and the rest of the assholes who fueled the fire blindly, he was forced to retake the test. And so he did, scoring a perfect hundred on it, just to rub it into him and ranking first.
He hadn't allowed him to fall below that either. He kept his position, ranking first at each placement test. That had infuriated the man and left Kid giddy at his reaction.
In his final year, he had been dubbed a genius by the media and was valued by the department. He could call his time at the university a success. He had planned on working with the famous Vegapunk afterwards. There was one last thing to determine his fate, the final thesis project. In his case, he needed something that showed his skills. After much debate, he had decided it to be a functional robot that could easily converse with others. The test would be for it to converse with the judges.
The task ended up being much more difficult than he expected, but he was up for that challenge. He's gotten help from his professors and spent countless sleepless days working out the artificial intelligence. He wanted the machine to be able to answer anything that was asked to it. Similar to how a computer picks up a user's words based on past entries, Kid had done something similar to the robot. Once the programming was competed, the miniature robot was made within the week. It was about a foot tall and had the ability to walk and move it's arms.
He smiled fondly thinking back at the robot. It wasn't the first thing he had ever built. But it had looked very similar to an old toy he had made when he was younger. He figured the childlike toy would surprise the judges when it started talking.
He had felt Saint Charlos teeming with anger in the workshop every time the two happened to be in the same room. He hadn't bothered with whatever the bastard was doing for his project. But from what he's heard from others' gossips during break, it sounded similar to what he was doing; a robot with artificial intelligence.
It was the night before the final. He was scheduled for an afternoon presentation, but students were encouraged to sit in other's presentations. There were a few project he had been interested in, when the list of projects were posted. At midnight, the workshops were closed and students were asked to rest for the night. Most didn't, choosing to work at their dorms instead. Kid had locked up his project in the workshop, but by now he was mostly nitpicking on it. Everything was perfect.
Kid could feel his stomach churn as he recalled the day. Law had sat quietly, listening to him retell the story without a comment or a change in emotion.
The following day had changed everything. Eustass, much like everyone else, showed up to watched the other's presentation. The previous one was currently being removed as Saint Charlos was up next. Kid could feel himself turning paler as the bastard stood before an exact replica of his project. Everything down to the layout to the pieces of his childhood robot. He could see the smug smile before Kid gotten up and ran towards the workshop.
He opened up his locker and all that was left was an empty steel box. He went to his computer and looked for his files only to find they were missing as well. His stomach dropped. Not a single scrap of anything he had done for his thesis project was left. He logged out of the computer, unsure why he would bothered to. Nothing was left anyways, but it had calmed the fire that was starting in him. In a slow pace, he started walking back to the examination room.
The manifestation of his hatred erupted the moment he saw Saint Charlos. The fucking bastard had the audacity to bow, letting out a disgusting laugh as the audience and judges were applauding and cheering. Without hesitation, he approached the man and smashed his fist into his five o'clock shadow. When he had fallen over, Kid continued his assault, landing blow after blow. By the time security had arrived, the man was bloodied and unconscious, yet Kid hadn't stopped. The anger that had been boiling over the years have finally been unleashed. He wanted him dead.
As soon as security had dragged him out, he was officially expelled by the president. The earlier gossip of him just being a dumb, violent South Blue and had most likely cheated his way in rose. Any credible thing he had done during his time in university was revoked as if he had never set foot on the campus. The school didn't want to be associated with anything he had done. And honestly, after that humiliation, he didn't want anything from the school either.
He was deemed as a problematic child from a dysfunctional family. He wasn't sure where the fuck the media dug that bullshit up from, but he wasn't after them. No, his anger, all of it, was going towards Saint Charlos and Mariejois University. He was going to make them regret their decision. But every place he had applied to for work, denied him. It was like he was on an unknown blacklist. His wrath only continued to grow after that.
He could physically feel himself shake with anger. His reddish eyes darken and a deep need to punch something arise. He hadn't noticed Law had moved in front of him, until those cold hands had wrapped around him, pulling him close. Those mechanical fingers running through his hair, leading Kid's head to his chest.
The sudden action surprised Kid instantly calming the man down. The previous neutral façade had been replaced with these sorrowful eyes. He wasn't sure glass grey eyes could look beautiful. But they had captivated him.
"I'm sorry."
He hadn't expected that. "You didn't do anything."
"I'm sorry you had to go through that alone." Law clarified.
For a momentary second, he wanted to believe that the android in front of him was human. That he was breathing, warm-blooded, living and not something he had programmed. And so he did. If it was something from the program, if all Law was based off of mimicking experiences that he had seen, repeating conversations of similar forms, then so be it. He wanted the comfort and he wanted him.
Kid reached up, brushing his fingers against Law's cheeks. "But…" Kid started as he collected his thoughts. The past had made him realized one thing. If that past hadn't happen. If it had gone as planned. If he had graduated from Mariejois. Intern under the genius and made his way to the top. "If none of that had happened, I wouldn't have you now."
And without a notice, Law had leaned towards Kid, capturing his lips with his own.
GOTTA LOVE THAT ENDING, IF YOU DIDN'T YOU'RE IN THE WRONG PLACE, GOTTA HAVE SOME KIDLAW ROMANCING. And as always I love my reviewers and I adore every review I get, thank you so much for taking time out to write your reviews! (I really do re-read them when I'm down or stuck so more power to you guys)
Rayany Amor - Oddly, I have yet to add Corazon. Maybe I'll consider it if the conditions are right. My sweet Ray, anything that may ruin someone's lives, I will probably find a way to use it. So I thank you so much for that idea, I love it! The beauty of cliff hangers in hope readers will come back to find out what happen. YES IT HAS BEEN OFFICIALLY BEATEN INTO SUBMISSION... For this chapter at least.
Pantsu VN - Ohh! I love that! Electric Angel. I may use that in another chapter, and I will credit you for it. Gosh, bet you didn't expect Doflamingo doing that, but Kid to the rescue saving his electric angel!
My Soul is Spartan - I hope I've quenched your eagerness! It only took three weeks, but I TRIED
Candy514 - I had hope you didn't mean it literally, but I'm praying that the chapter was still kick ass enough with that ending.