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Law's Pov! Enjoy!

12. Sandstorms

Sandstorms eh… It's going to be hard to write something related to that.

Oh.

Hi. My name is Law. You already know me you say? Good. Because I don't feel like explaining. The author asked me to write something that's called a 'pov'?

Well then. I won't write about sandstorms. That's bothersome.

Let's just continue the storyline, shall we?

A/N: '' You can't just abandon a theme Law! This was meant to be a challenge after all! ''

Nah. I do what I want alright. So, the story right?

Where were we…. Let me grab my notes.. Ah.. Here they are.

So Luffy-ya came back after three months of wasting his time on a beach. He accepted Shanks-ya's death and lives with his brothers again. In case you're wondering: Makino-ya was very pleased to see him again and actually smiled for the first time after Cora and I told her the news.

The day after he came back he and Makino-ya went to his grave and finally managed to say goodbye to Shanks-ya. It felt as a closure, so now it's time for them to recover.

I would like to tell you more, but I'm being lazy.

So I'll move on to the next subject.

The reason the author asked me to write this chapter was because of Nagisa. Do you remember the girl with red hair? As you know already, I'm her therapist and probably only friend.
She's been a tough nut to crack alright. I haven't had such a difficult patient for a long time.

Recently, I managed to take a few steps forward. After our previous meeting she went to Cora to talk about some recent events. Well, she didn't want me to know about it, but Cora told me nevertheless afterwards. It wasn't an easy situation..

But before I can tell you about that conversation, I've got to tell you something else first.

Nagisa never led a normal life. In fact, it was really messed up. If it happened right at her birth, then she wouldn't be as traumatized as she was now. She wouldn't know any better. But. It happened only after she was five years old, which made it really hard for her. Until two years ago, it's been one big mess that is probably almost impossible to 'clean up'. With cleaning up, I mean: Forgetting the past.

It's probably her biggest weakness and fear by now. She doesn't want to go back to that time any longer, which Cora and I completely understand.

Now you're probably thinking: What did happen to her then?

Well, I'll tell you. But you've got to stay quiet about it. You'd die anyway if you talked about it, so not a toughie right?

Ever since Nagisa was born, her mother taught her to think in a survival kind of way. Sounds strange? It does. Definitely not normal for a child. Her mother however, did this with a reason. She was a wanted fugitive among the nobles.

With nobles, I mean one family particularly.

After Nagisa was born, her twin brother was separated from her. The reason for this remains unknown to this day. Not even Nagisa has found out. So the girl always had a feeling she was missing someone. It was a strange thing to explain and it was hard for her to tell me, but it was like you knew someone was out there. Like another half. I asked her whether it was a part of her heart was missing and she agreed.
Ever since she was reunited with her brother two years ago you could immediately see they shared some kind of special bond. Even among twins this was kind of special. They knew what the other was thinking, feeling or whether they were close to each other not. She could sense him from a distance and sometimes they shared the same thoughts, memories or dreams.
That was what Nagisa had to miss out on her entire life.

She lived with her mother the first five years. She was taught how to protect herself with a sword, how to think of ways to escape in every situation and how to mask her non verbal aspects.

When Nagisa was five, her mother was murdered. The Noble found her and executed her. I'm talking about a noble family that runs the biggest underground criminal organization in the country. He's even known in other nearby countries.

I'm talking about Donquixote Doflamingo. In the 'underworld' he's known as: The Joker.

How ironic right?

Doflamingo uses his subordinates however he sees beneficial aspects to use. For example, he took Nagisa because of her way of thinking and use of sword. He could definitely use a spy to gather information or to threaten his enemies. With other words: The young child would torture people.

A five year old child. Unbelievable right?

Thing is: He didn't manage to make her do it the first years. She refused to talk and tried to escape many times. After a few years, somehow, he managed to 'brainwash' her. Nagisa couldn't manage to tell me how he did it, though, I can guess what happened. Cora and I share a past with Doflamingo ourselves. So we didn't ask for further details.

She had to do all kinds of gruesome 'jobs' after she gave up. Yes, she gave up trying to escape. That was how far Doflamingo's power reached. He made you want to stop living if he wanted to, literally.

Nagisa even started to forget her precious time with her mom.

Two years ago, Naito, her twin brother, managed to locate her whereabouts. He tried to get her back, but didn't know how to do it.
I found the boy while I was keeping track of Doflamingo myself. Normally, it was Cora's job, since he wouldn't let me anywhere near the Family again, but he was present at the war at that time, so someone had to do it.

I found the boy and stopped him before he would walk to his death. He literally pleaded with me to help him, the fool..

I didn't know how to do it myself and why I would even care to do it. I was confused myself though. I was a doctor and knew how unbearable it must be for Nagisa. It must have been a stupid pride thing or something. But anyway!

I called Cora, which was still possible, we lost all ways of contacting each other only the past year. He made me do it. He had a weak spot for children. Hell, he joined the war to secure a future for the children in this country.

He told me exactly what to do, since he would be worried to death and he actually swore to himself he would never let me near his brother again, and gave me the exact plan to rescue the girl. I had a feeling Cora had more reasons to make me do it.. Because just think about it. Cora is a really overprotective parent. Why would an overprotective parent let his son go to a mafia boss who calls himself the Joker to rescue one girl while there were so many others that suffered death by his hands?

I learned not to ask for secrets Cora had however. After all, I found out about the reason after he came back from the war. He told me Shanks-ya saved his life. He wanted to repay him. I don't know how, but he found out Nagisa was Shanks-ya's daughter.

I also promised Cora not to get Naito involved. I managed to get Nagisa out of there by causing an uproar in the 'underworld' and distract Doflamingo. The girl luckily took the chance to escape which enabled me to finish my plan and actually get her out of there.

Nop, I'm not going to share the exact details. Maybe another time.

And now, after two years, Nagisa wanted to speak to Cora. This was a surprise for me since she still had a really hard time interacting with other people. Cora was a really trusting guy though, and he really loved children, including cheeky teenagers. He managed to make Nagisa open up to him a little. I think that's why she managed to decide to talk to him.

After our weekly appointment, Nagisa went to our house behind the private small hospital and was met with another tray of cookies and another cup of tea. Yes, Cora loves baking way too much.

She started right away about what she wanted to talk about. '' It's about your brother mister.. '' She said quietly while she entangled her fingers in her lap.

Cora remained calm and gestured her to tell him more.

She gulped. '' I-I didn't want to trouble Law with this because I already owe him a lot.. I didn't want to trouble you either! B-But.. '' She couldn't finish her sentence because she didn't know how to continue.

'' But you didn't know where else to go? I really don't mind Na-chan. You can tell me everything. I'll listen. '' He smiled gently and sipped his tea. He failed to notice part of his shoulder was on fire for some reason by the way.

Nagisa touched her shoulder as a sign and coughed. He stared at her shoulder, then his' for a while and went all: '' EEHH?! '' after realizing what happened.

He put out the fire and regained his previous posture. '' So.. As I said: You can trust me Na-chan. ''

Please don't ask why that happens to him all the time..

Nagisa continued. '' He found out where Naito and I live.. ''

This was a problem, and why? Because Cora managed to give Nagisa and Naito a hideout in one of Edward Newgate-ya's foster houses. Most of his adoptive sons run these things and Nagisa lives in Marco-ya's foster house. He doesn't know about their situation however so that's why she came to Cora.

Cora thought for a moment before responding. '' When did he find out? ''

'' I-I don't know. Yesterday, Naito saw one of his comrades standing outside watching the house. ''

'' Does Marco know about this? '' When Nagisa shook her head in response, he asked another question. '' Did you show any sign you knew he was there? ''

'' No, sir. I tried.. ''

'' You can call me uncle you know. '' He interrupted.

Nagisa gulped and continued. '' I tried to talk Naito out of it, mister.. ''

Cora sighed. '' What is it he wants to do? ''

Nagisa had been nervous the entire time and she couldn't meet Cora's eyes when he asked the last question. '' H-He.. '' She bit her lower lip and couldn't finish her sentence.

Cora stood up and sat down next to the girl. He placed a hand on her shoulder to encourage her. '' It's alright. You can tell me. '' She looked up helplessly at the adult and opened her mouth. '' He wants to move to another country. It's stupid. It won't work.. He can't do this on his own.. I.. We need help mister, I just.. '' Unable to find the right words to describe the situation, she turned back to stare at her lap again, engulfed in her own world.

Cora found it a hard situation. Doflamingo was smart and if even Newgate-ya couldn't hide the children, then who could?

You could say Nagisa was pretty much a sandstorm. Sometimes she didn't show herself at all and no one would be bothered by her presence. The other day she would come to you with a crisis that seemed impossible to solve and showed her fears and insecurities to someone she didn't completely trust yet.

There.

I used the sandstorm for the theme. Happy now Author-ya?

A/N: ''Don't call me Author-ya! I have a name! ''

I don't care.

So Cora didn't really know how to handle this situation. That's partly why he came to me. Rule number in therapy: Never keep a problem a secret. Always make sure you have someone to talk to about your problems. Not that I always do it, but still. It's important.

I was glad Cora came to me, because it gave me an image of how insecure Nagisa still was. This situation could shake her up again while she was actually making progress.

Not to mention I did have a temporary way to secure her safety without having to call the Government for help. They would only arrest her.

Cora tried to get more out of Nagisa regarding the fact Naito wanted to move, because he seemed to have come to that conclusion pretty fast. Cora wanted her to stay, but she didn't want to leave Naito alone. He managed to make her call Naito instead. Of course, he wanted her to come back because they had to move quickly, but Cora took the phone and explained why it wouldn't work and they would figure something out eventually. Naito came over that evening and I gave them a room each. We have a big house after all.

That very evening was the time Cora told me everything. Luckily, the twin was there so I could use the solution I had in mind immediately.

Am I still making sense to you? I hope so, because the plan will be set into motion now.

'' Nagisa, we're going out. '' I walked into her room and sat on the chair next to her desk.

'' Out? To where? It's already past ten in the evening. '' She sat crosslegged on her bed with my laptop. She borrowed it. Only then she would agree to stay over for the night.

'' This is the time people go out. Time to grow up. C'mon. You have five minutes to get ready. '' I knew if I stayed this would turn into a discussion because there was no way in hell she was casually going out without mentally preparing herself. I wouldn't have done this if she wasn't my friend and my patient only, because this wasn't really 'the right way' to handle a patient who had suffered almost her entire life.

After ten minutes, notice how much she's rebelling, she came down. '' What about Naito? Isn't he coming? It would be better if he came too.. '' She glanced over to the staircase, hoping her twin brother would show up. He didn't and she knew perfectly well why. '' I can't do this just like that without him. Weren't we supposed to be hiding? Don't get angry if I don't say anything at all as soon as we walk out this door! '' Cora opened the front door and gestured for the o so sweet lady to walk out. She gave me one more stubborn look and finally walked out.

Cora and I followed her and she took the passenger's seat in front. '' I'm sitting there. '' I said.

'' You owe me this much. '' She opened the door and took place on the seat.

Do you realize now how much patience it takes to handle her? This much.

Cora drove us to Makino-ya's bar in the village and during the ride Nagisa kept on asking questions as to why Cora came with us, why Naito had to stay home because he was surely going out too, what we were going to do to prevent Doflamingo from catching and so on. She was curious and deserved to get her answers, sure, but I didn't want to scare her just yet.

Nagisa told Cora Naito was planning to move to another country which frightened Nagisa. She wasn't used to him being like that. He knew moving to a place where she didn't know anyone or anything would make her anxious. Naito wasn't being himself, or at least: The way we knew him. Something was up with him.

'' Can you trust me for now when I say everything will be fine, Nagisa? '' I said with my arms crossed as I stared out of the window.

'' No. ''

Of course. Did I expect her to answer 'yes'? At least she trusted me with her worries.

We arrived at the village and I noticed the girl glancing over the small park where her father's grave was resting.

I stepped out of the car and opened the door so Nagisa could get out. She was getting nervous because she really didn't want to step into a bar full with people she didn't know. From the outside in the dark street, the bar gave off a pleasant atmosphere. The lights were on, you could hear people shouting and singing and glasses toasting to everything possible.

The girl held on to my shirt and hid behind me. She shook her head knowing the people inside there were all Shanks-ya's associates. He ran this bar together with Makino-ya at first after all. Everyone present became some sort of family. Nagisa felt as if she was intruding, as if she didn't belong there.

Cora patted her head and smiled soothingly. '' Come on, no need to be afraid. '' I started walking to force her to come since she was still clutching to my shirt and wouldn't let go any time soon either.

Cora opened the wooden door so we could enter and we were met with a warm and loud environment. As soon as I entered the bar Penguin, my friend, approached us with a slightly drunken face. '' Captaaiinn~ You're here! Is this the girl you were planning to take here? Why does she look so scared? ''

Nagisa pinched me as a form of punishment for betraying her like this. I never told her I was indeed planning on taking her here one day for the therapy. '' You're scaring her Penguin. ''

Cora walked over to Ben-ya and Marco-ya and gave Nagisa one more encouraging look with his weird clown face.

His face turned serious however as soon as he started talking to Ben-ya and Marco-ya. He was probably already trying to prepare some arrangements for the twin.

I turned around and rested my hand on her shoulder. '' Come on. Let's take a seat. '' She pouted at me, still angry but followed me nevertheless. As soon as we were seated on two long bar stools Sanji-ya with the curly eyebrows walked over to us with a dish towel on his shoulder. '' Beer? '' He simply asked and already prepared one glass.

'' And one glass of coke for the girl. '' She looked offended because she already drank alcohol, but hey, she was still underage and I wasn't going to let her drink until she was eighteen at least.

Sanji-ya looked startled for a moment and turned around to see the shy girl that went unnoticed, which was a surprise to be honest since the curlybrow was something stupid called 'the ladies man'. He wanted to introduce himself and probably turn into a pervert but stayed quiet, thinking.

'' You were the lady that bought the groceries a while ago. I remember your red hair. '' He said quietly.

Since the girl probably wasn't going to answer yet to any questions, I replied. '' Hhm? She probably did. She visits this village often. ''

Sanji-ya still looked a bit confused at her but turned his expression into a smile almost right away. '' Well, everyone is welcome here! Especially ladies! I'll add some lemon to your coke miss..? ''

'' .. Nagisa. '' I suggested.

'' Miss Nagisa. It tastes really good. '' He bowed slightly and prepared our drinks.

As if on queue Luffy-ya ran towards me and screamed: '' TRAFFY! '' I must have looked annoyed because he got even happier somehow. '' I heard Chopper works at your hospital! Can I visit?! I'll come tomorrow! '' He decided. He stood next to me and glanced over to Nagisa. Curiously, his expression turned into a thinking one, which was rare for him.

'' I know you.. Where did I see you again? '' Nagisa didn't reveal anything and tucked at my shirt. She was still holding on to it? She probably didn't like this event at all. But did Luffy-ya really know her? From where?

'' I'm sure I've seen you before.. '' He held his hands on his temples as if that would increase his ability to think.

'' You're giving yourself a fever Luffy-ya. Stop it. ''

Sabo-ya, Luffy-ya's brother, rested his arm around his shoulders and chuckled. '' I know I've seen the girl before. You visited the graveyard last time before you came here to get your groceries. '' The blond looked at Nagisa as if he could see right through her.

This came unexpected for the girl so she was fairly surprised. She glared back at the man without showing any emotions as if they were holding a silent battle as to who knew the most about the other.

'' Graveyard? Did she visit someone's grave? '' Luffy-ya asked.

'' No, she went sightseeing. '' Sanji-ya answered sarcastically.

'' Really?! People do that? '' Luffy-ya never understood sarcasm.

'' Of course not you little shithead! I meant it sarcastically! '' He took a sigarette out of its package from his pocket and put it between his lips.

'' Then don't say it. '' The black haired boy answered again. He turned once again to Nagisa and bowed. '' My deepest condolences. ''

'' I taught him that word. '' Sabo-ya said proudly as if it were important news Luffy-ya learned a new word. Well, it was a big thing, that was for sure.

It was the first time someone other than me and Cora showed our respect towards the girl on this matter. Naito didn't care at all, but Nagisa didn't know how to react. She never knew her father, so was she supposed to be sad about it or not? It was one of the many things on the list that she held her mind busy with.

'' She visited her late father. '' An old voice said from behind me. I turned me head sideways and recognized Ben Beckman and Yasopp-ya, Shanks-ya's best friends.

Ben-ya had a stern look in his eyes and Yasopp-ya sympathetic. How did they know about Nagisa?

I patiently waited to see how this was going to play out, because secretly I did want everyone to find out who this girl was. She thought they would hate her, but I really wanted to show her what was actually going to happen.

Sabo-ya's grin turned into a sad one and he gestured Luffy to get up. I couldn't read Luffy-ya's expression..

Sanji-ya looked rather serious too and Nagisa.. yeah.. Even though she didn't show anything, I knew she was starting to panic on the inside.

'' I'd like to speak to you. '' Ben-ya continued. '' Could you come with me, Nagisa? '' She looked at me helplessly and confused. I stood up because she wouldn't go on her own, I was sure of that. Slowly she followed me, avoiding the others' eyes towards the back of the bar where Cora and Marco-ya were waiting for us. I really hoped Cora was able to arrange a proper plan for the twin. I wasn't planning on letting Doflamingo have her back.

We took a seat on the couch and Ben-ya and Yasopp-ya joined us.

'' Nagisa, you could have told me yoi. Pops and I could have helped you. '' Marco-ya started sympathetically. Instead the redhead looked at Cora not knowing what to answer.

'' I told him what happened to you. It's time both of you get to lead a free life Na-chan. '' Cora said with a smile.

I've seen enough –ya's for the upcoming month.

See ya!

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