AN: I am very very sorry for the late update. School and a convention happened. Take this extra long chapter as an exuse.

Some important information beforehand: 1. The story won't go that long anymore. I guess there will be about 5 chapters at maximum.

2. I am fully aware that I didn't put certain warnings at this story as I didn't know back that there will be such a thing, but there will be CHARACTER DEATH. It was neccessary and you will see why and how soon.

3. There will be a lot KidLaw and all the explanations in the alst chapters. Simply trust me and don't kill me for this chapter.

Disclaimer: OP belongs to Oda-sensei.

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All the preparation were finished in time and the small group left Whitebeard's mansion as planned the following evening.

They were all clothed in dark colours and carried small backpacks. Somehow, Vivi had convinced Izou to give here one of his pants, enjoying the freedom of movement they gave her in comprehension to her usual clothes, as she lead the men through the darkness.

Kuro was awaiting them at the town's gate, making the girl the one with the best knowledge of their surroundings as she lived with Newgate while Law had more knowledge of the area surrounding the castle.

The four men followed her in silence, each in his own thoughts.

Kid was still angry with Law who's ignoring stopped only for the short period of time after they both woke up in the morning and the dark-haired man still wasn't fully conscious and was cuddling against Kid. The rest of the time, the redhead found himself ignored and was now contemplating the possible reasons for it.

While Ace feared meeting his mother he was excited about it at the same time. Sabo on the other hand couldn't stop himself from replaying the last conversation he had with Whitebeard over and over in his head. He had to decide soon after all.

"Down!" Vivi hissed, bringing all the men back to reality. They obeyed without a word, seeing the guards shortly after.

Kid felt like killing something as they crawled to the gate, hiding from the king's men in the high grass. He understood the reason quite well, but that didn't mean that he was happy about using one of the stupid skills he had gained during his military training. Only the idea that his time in the camp was useful for once brightened his mood.

The redhead almost wanted to kiss Kuro as they finally arrived at the small door he was waiting at. But his looks and the fact that he was still interested in Law, even if he was acting like a three year old, stopped him from doing something he would regret later.

Kuro lead them through the city, knowing exactly where the guards stood. Even like that, there were a few moments where it had been close, but they reached the castle somehow without getting caught.

Entering the building was quite easy, as Kuro had the necessary keys and was able to open the servants door, which wasn't guarded in any way at night as the lock and the heavy material prevented it from being opened by force, without trouble.

Inside the castle, the group split into two smaller groups, so the goals they have set for themselves could be completed faster.

The first group consisting of Sabo and Ace was lead by Law who was going to take them to the places the White Lady appeared the most.

Vivi and Kid had to go together with Kuro into the cellar and prepare everything for their trip back into the future. They all knew by now that Law was the only one who could open the portal, but there were a few things, like taking out the guards, that had to be done before.

The two brothers followed Law up the stairs leading to the tower Kuro said the Lady has been the last time.

"It's weird." Sabo muttered as they walked up yet another staircase.
"What's weird?" Ace asked quietly, turning around to look at his brother.

"Hell, watch your step!" the blonde hissed as the freckled youth almost slipped on the stairs.

"There are no guards." he explained after making sure that his brother wouldn't land on him anytime soon.

"Maybe they are asleep.." Ace tried.

"No. Sabo is right. Something is wrong." Law cut in, stopping at the top of the stairs they were currently climbing up. "Usually, there are two guards at this place. But I can't see or hear any."

"So it's a trap?" Sabo sighed. "And Kuro is a traitor?"

"Probably." was Law's short answer as he turned to the right. "Follow me."

He lead the two brothers away from the stairs to a closed door hiding behind them.

Ace couldn't tell where the key came from as he starred at Law unlocking the door in a swift movement and mentioning Sabo to get inside.

After all three men entered, the doctor closed the door again and locked it, taking the lead again even if it was unnecessary in the small passage.

Soon, they reached another door and Law took out a second key.

"Where are we?" Sabo asked curiously.

"This is an unused passage connecting two towers. I am leading you to the place where I believe the White Lady is at." he explained while opening the door and letting the other two out.

"A chapel?" Ace couldn't believe his eyes.

Law nodded in confirmation. Yes, the White Lady should be somewhere here.

And she was.

He spotted a silver shimmer behind the altar. But he didn't move towards her. Instead, he gave Ace, who starred in awe at the form a soft nudge.

Next to him, Sabo closed his eyes, mouthing a silent prayer.

"Mom?" Ace whispered walking towards the white figure.

She turned around, making the freckled youth gasp. In front of him, there was the woman he has seen on so many pictures since he was a child. The woman who was his mother. Portgas D. Rouge. She looked exactly like he remembered her, only paler. A lot paler.

"Ace?" she asked, staring at the boy. "Ace? My Ace?" She walked towards him, her eyes wide. It was clear that she still couldn't believe that she could finally see her son again.

Rouge tried to touch him as they finally stood face to face. She tried to hug him, to finally give them both the love they have been carving so long. But she couldn't. She was a ghost. She was only a soul without a body. She was dead. Her hands went through Ace. She couldn't touch him.

"I am sorry." she whispered, tears in her eyes. "I am sorry for leaving you alone."

Ace wiped his own tears away, taking a deep breath before finally being able to answer. "I don't blame you.."

Rouge sobbed, reaching out for her boy, fully aware she couldn't touch him.

Suddenly, there was a sound. A loud sound. As if something fell down.

"You have to go!" Rouge shouted. Her son's life more important than anything else. "Go!" she pleaded.

"Mom..." Ace tried, but Sabo grabbing his hand caught his attention.

"Law, thank you." the ghost turned to the tanned man who was running to the door on the south side of the chapel. He only nodded in response, looking for the correct key to the door separating them from the stairs that lead to the cellar and their way out.

Sabo tried to push the struggling Ace through the door. It was ripping his hear apart, but again, Ace's life was the most important thing for him.

"Mom, I love you!" the freckled man called out before finally being pushed through the door.

Rouge's eyes widened. "I love you too Ace!" she shouted after the men,her body slowly vanishing. But that, the three couldn't see. But they all have heard her.

Ace wasn't able to see a thing because of the tears, running down the stairs without falling only thanks to his extraordinary instincts.

They reached the end of the staircase in no time. Their heads were spinning from all the rotations and Sabo felt like vomiting. But they were almost there, they were almost at the portal and with the other group.

But what was that? Law caught a voice. Somebody was shouting from behind the door. But he couldn't tell who.

Warily, he opened the door, taking a glance at the corridor. It was empty.

"LAW! ACE! SABO!" Now, the men could understand the words. And recognize the voices that accompanied the pounding. Kid and Vivi! "YOU SHITTY CAT!"

The group ran towards the door of the cellar the portal was in as the voices clearly came from there.

"We are here!" Law hissed towards the door, trying to show their presence to the others as quiet as possible.

Immediately, the pounding stopped and the two shut up.

While Law looked for the right key again, Sabo decided to remove the piece of wood blocking the door. Ace, who was still out from the meeting with his mother, simply spaced out.

Soon, the door was unlocked and they all stormed inside.

Sabo couldn't tell how relieved he was upon seeing Kid and Vivi unharmed. The redhead had only some blood strains on him, but it didn't seem that the blood was his while the bluenette didn't show any signs of an injury.

"How it is that you have a key even for this shitty door?" Kid asked, frowning.

"There is no time for stupid questions!" Law hissed in response, running towards the mirror on the other side of the room just to smash it in one go.

"Go!" he shouted at the others who just stared at his bleeding hand in shock. "GO! ACE! SABO! KID!"

His shouting brought Sabo back, who grabbed his brother and pushed him towards the mirror, tossing him at the other side. But instead of following him, he turned around and walked over to Vivi.

"Come with us." he spoke to the bluenette, who's mouth fell open.

"But the people-" she tried.

"Whitebeard asked me to take you with us." Sabo explained hastily.

"I can't." Vivi replied, looking at a point behind him.

"Vivi, please." the blonde pleaded. He was fully aware that the girl would die if she stayed there.

"You should go." Law interrupted, his face an expressionless mask.

Vivi stared at him, but finally moved towards the mirror.

"THE DOOR IS OPEN! THEY ARE INSIDE! STOP THEM!" Suddenly, voices echoed through the corridor to the cellar.

The remaining four glanced to the entrance.

The door was still open , but it had no sense to close it anyway.

Instead, Sabo grabbed Vivi and jumped over to the present with her in a swift movement, almost landing on Ace who's narcolepsy had made him fall asleep.

"Kid." Law, who was glancing out of the door to check for guards, mentioned to the man who stood closer to the portal to go through. The redhead took a last glance back, hurrying over to go to the present.

He turned around to see a man run inside shortly after Law, who sprinted towards the portal.

But he didn't reach it.

A loud bang echoed. One, the redhead could remember hearing at one of the presentation of historical weapons Sabo has dragged him to.

The last thing he saw before the portal went black was Law standing before it, an empty look in his eyes. There was a huge hole in his chest. Exactly where his heart should be.