Chapter 23
Kid
Grunting, he jumped off Ares and onto the sandy beach. The ship remained guarded by Killer, it was a mere dot in the distance and he sighed warily. It wasn't that he lacked confident in his mission to talk to Law privately but should things take a sudden turn for the worse he was sure he would be detained. He was strong, sure, but not stupid. He couldn't defeat an entire castle's guard alone, perhaps, with Ares if something did go wrong he could escape but that would most likely mean injuries for many of Law's men. That would only give him trouble back home, not something he wanted to deal with so for now he needed to be stealthy.
His eyes rolled toward Ares, his huge dragon was standing tall, the red scales glinting in the moonlight. Well, stealthy as he could be.
He took another glance at Ares.
Who was he kidding? Stealthy? With a dragon? It was a good thing it was nighttime.
As they walked the soft squishing of his feet on the wet sand was accompanied by the much louder, grating noise of stone against claws. He paused, "Is that necessary?" he turned to look at his dragon with accusing eyes. The sand beneath Ares feet was now hard stone and though on any other day it wouldn't bother him, it did today. For obvious reasons, "We don't need to be leaving evidence." He pointed out and Ares huffed, in annoyance, probably. The dragon did heed his warning though and the sand remained silent and most importantly, it remained sand.
They started to walk down the shore again and he debated what his best plan of action was, should he just fly to the castle? He certainly couldn't walk, not if he wanted to make it by morning and he had no horse but flying had its own risk. Should he just return home then? It was very likely this rumor about Luffy being here was false; Sanji was still residing in the castle after all. Law wouldn't have two omegas at once? Would he? It was illegal and morally wrong, he couldn't imagine his cousin doing such a vile thing. Granted, he didn't really know Law, they had stopped hanging out once Law's parents and sister had been murdered but he'd never gotten that kind of vibe from Law. Then again, a lot could change.
He supposed flying was the best option, he couldn't leave until he knew for sure that the information he'd been given was indeed a lie. "Okay, this is the plan. We fly high enough to not be spotted, I will the-." Ares wasn't listening, no his dragon wasn't even walking next to him anymore, "Hey! Listen to me!" He snapped and spun around but Ares wasn't looking at him anymore, his dragon was turned around in the opposite direction and was letting out a threatening hiss.
His hand flew to his side, grabbing for the hilt of his sword. Ares only ever hissed at other dragons, humans didn't pose enough of a threat to cause Ares to waste the energy of such noises. He pulled the sword partially from its sheath and looked past Ares. He wasn't scared to fight a dragon; he'd trained for such situations before; though he had to admit he wasn't quite expecting a dragon at the moment. He knew there were rumors of Law having a dragon, not that he'd ever seen it.
But the rumors had said that Law's dragon was white and this dragon here was, blue and very tiny. Hardly a threat. Damn Ares for frightening him so. "Who are you?" He asked the little dragon whose head tilted at the question. A female, obviously, he could never quite pinpoint what it was but it was easy to tell male and female dragons apart, maybe it was the demeanor each gender seemed to have, the air around dragons spoke volumes. The she-dragon only chirped and sat in the sand and he released his sword, letting the weapon slide back into its sheath. He knew she couldn't answer him with words so he revised his question, "Have we met?" He asked instead, the dragon did seem very familiar and was obviously not a threat. She seemed rather friendly, actually.
The blue scales of the dragon sparkled as she nodded. Where had he met a little blue dragon? Sand flew up and into his face as the dragon rolled over onto her belly and he was overtaken with a memory from long ago.
5 years ago
He was riding into the Germa kingdom on top of a horse, his father and a small group of knights rode beside him. Ares sailed through the air above them, so low that the horses snorted and tossed their heads uneasily every once and awhile. Hephaestus had been ordered to stay home and watch over their kingdom and most importantly his mother. He could already see the Germa family lined up, waiting to receive them and his stomach twisted with reluctance.
"The blonde is the one you will be courting, now that you are eighteen and have been through your first rut it is time we find a suitable mate for you." His father spoke proudly and excitingly and he tried not to sink lower on his horse or worse, run away. He wasn't sure he was ready for a marriage yet but he had to listen to his father so he sat up straighter, hiding his insecurities and looked at the tiny blonde at the end of the family line. Young, was his first thought. The omega could be no more than fourteen. Not that he'd wed the omega so young, of course he would wait until the blonde, Sanji he believed was the omega's name had gone through his first heat.
This still felt wrong, somehow, but instead of voicing the omega's blatantly young age he instead spoke of something else, something his father was more likely to agree with, "Don't you think the Germa kingdom is a little below our stature?" He kept his voice low, almost a whisper. They were getting closer after all. "Perhaps but Sanji is the only available royal omega at the moment, we do not know what Dragon's third son, Luffy, will present as. So play nice." His father shifted in his saddle and signaled his horse to start trotting, he quickly followed suit. "Anyway, this country makes up for what it lacks by its military strength; this could be beneficial for us." His father was obviously done with the conversation so he sighed and mumbled, "Aye." Better to agree then fight, he supposed. He didn't have a choice either way.
Once they climbed off the horses it was all greetings and smiles, his mind was pretty blank and he simply went through the actions. That was until he came face to face with the omega he was meant to court. Big blue eyes stared up at him, almost in awe. Exquisite was the closest word he could think of to describe the little omega. Beautiful and delicate, much like a flower. Perhaps this wouldn't be so bad, he may not be wedded to an omega with a lot of power but Sanji was sure to bloom into someone worthy of his love. He'd be envied by alphas far and wide, he was sure.
His thoughts were rather rudely cut off when a hand landed on Sanji's thin shoulder causing the omega to break eye contact with him and look up at his older brother, Ichiji. There was a small hint of fear in the blonde's eyes but they mostly swam with innocent admiration, much like any sibling would have. It wasn't Sanji's reaction that set his alpha off, made it start to boil under his skin; it was the look in Ichiji's eyes. The older brother looked down at Sanji with unmasked possession and when those eyes finally lifted to meet his they were filled with challenge. Mine. The eyes screamed, it caused his own eyes to narrow in revulsion.
He'd heard the rumors; he'd known this kingdom had a bad reputation with omegas. They were used as mainly slaves for sexual pleasure and breeding. Omegas had no respect here and though he thought that alphas were indeed above the other identity in many ways, he respected omegas. They did carry their children, after all. They were still human, regardless if they were weaker and prone to submitting. It was no surprise to him that he'd heard this country was almost completely barren of omegas, many families chose to run instead of stay here if their child presented as an omega. That didn't surprise him, what choice did they have? Run or give their child up to the higher ups of this kingdom.
So, he wasn't surprised by Ichiji's behavior but he was still disgusted by it, especially since Sanji was his little brother. Worse yet, this omega was meant to be his. He didn't like challenge and he could also feel other eyes on him, the other two brothers, his alpha snarled inside of him and he raised his chin in defiance. Let them stare, they'd never dare raise a hand against him and if they did, they'd lose the hand. Ichiji's own chin rose and the air seemed to thicken with the growing tension, two coughs made both of them jump.
The tension broke as both fathers made it clear they were being watched.
Still the thought of leaving the omega in another alpha's grasp was too much and he extended his hand, "Come." He said, rather gruffly. Ichiji rolled his eyes but released Sanji's shoulder; he even gave the tinier male a little push to get him going. A small hand took his and he led the omega outside and away from prying eyes.
Once they were outside in the fresh air, his alpha calmed down enough for him to relax and release Sanji's hand. They walked toward the edge of the land, where a steep cliff overlooked the ocean. It was rather awkward and silent and he cursed himself for letting his pride get the best of him. Sanji was only fourteen; there wasn't much to talk about.
They both stopped at the edge of the cliff and he looked down at the cluster of dragons lying around in the sand, a few looked up at him but most seemed to be dozing in the sun, a handful was swimming. He eventually let his eyes flicker over to Sanji who was still silent but blushing beside him and twirling his thumbs. Jeez, the omega even had a tiny smile pulling at the edge of his lips and he had to look away to cover his own mouth as his own smile started to form. How cute and innocent, seemed the omega was already forming some sort of crush.
"The dragons of your country are pretty, very feminine." He eventually commented to start up a conversation. The dragons here were much more slender than the ones of his kingdom. That reminded him of Ares and he looked around, not seeing his dragon. Where did he go? A quiet voice distracted him from his quest to find his dragon and he looked down at Sanji.
"The blue one over there is mine, her name is Ceto." Sanji said, very soft spoken. Which didn't seem to surprise him, he looked to where the blonde had pointed to see a little blue dragon, rolled over on her back. She was swatting up at a much larger green dragon and he couldn't tell if she was playing or fighting. It seemed fitting, a little dragon for a little omega.
"Is that green one your brothers then?" He asked, ruefully. Didn't seem any of Sanji's family really deserved a dragon, he couldn't imagine one of the noble creatures choosing someone quite so vile to become loyal to. The poor beast that ended up in the clutches of one of those alphas.
"No, it's um," Sanji kicked at the dirt, "Um," blue eyes rolled toward the sky, hard in thought, "A knights!" Sanji looked quite pleased with himself, "A knight that my father brought home!" He looked back toward the dragon, must be some sort of knight to have a dragon, wasn't every day that someone not from royalty was chosen as a rider. Dragons tended to be drawn to royal bloodlines. "His name is, umm." Sanji's eyebrows furrowed in thought, "T-Toro? No, no, Zor- Zory?" He brought his hand up to stop the blonde.
"No matter." He only barely managed to suppress a chuckle.
Ceto suddenly sat up and snapped at the green dragon, nearly sinking her teeth into its snout. Guess they'd been fighting after all.
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Present
He blinked, wiping sand away from his eyes. He supposed Ceto being here made sense, Sanji was supposed to be here. "Ceto." He greeted and the little dragon sat up and gave him a friendly chirp. Ares huffed in annoyance; his dragon had never bonded with Sanji's dragon during his stay in the Germa kingdom. He hoped this was a good sign and that Ceto's presence meant Luffy was not here, though that would mean the news of his betrothed death was true. He didn't want that either.
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Law
He rolled around in his bed, unable to sleep. Anxiety was running high; it wouldn't allow him a moment of peace. His mind was swimming with questions.
What was Doflamingo planning?
Why would he leave Ace and Luffy?
Why hadn't he been talked to or punished?
The sudden image of Luffy being struck by his uncle made him shudder in anger and he stood up, pacing his room. He focused on taking deep breathes, that isn't going to happen, Doflamingo wouldn't dare! He wouldn't let it happen. Luffy's image suddenly changed, the skin grew lighter, the hair fairer, the dark eyes changed blue and he sighed and sunk back down onto his bed, now in distress.
His hands covered his face. It made no sense how the thought of Luffy being hurt was so sickening when just earlier that day he'd done the same thing to Sanji. His alpha had just taken control of him, he hadn't realized what had happened until after Sanji was gone but still, that wasn't really an excuse.
He wasn't his uncles, he didn't hurt people. He wasn't like them!
He stood again, his pacing started back up. He shouldn't have done that; he should have controlled his alpha better. He needed to apologize.
If only he didn't have so much to deal with right now, as much as he wanted to put the situation with Sanji first, he couldn't. Luffy was his priority, his mate, his love and he was in danger. He knew that nobody wanted him to talk to Doflamingo but maybe he still should, yeah, he'd talk to his uncle in the morning. He had to figure this all out before something happened and Luffy or Marco, even Ace were hurt! He wouldn't be able to live with himself if som-.
Hissing and a distressed chirp cut off his thoughts and sent him running to his balcony.
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Sanji
Zoro was panting into his hair and his body trembled as his mate's fingers slid down his back. He was lying on top of the alpha's chest, Zoro had just joined them again and the pressure in his back wasn't painful anymore, it throbbed in a good way, a perfect way. Their bodies were compatible, that much was obvious. He was so satisfied that it was hard to form coherent thoughts, his mind was mostly blank and for a moment he was worried he'd turn dumb from all this sex.
He let out a little huff and kissed Zoro's chest, contently. The alpha shuddered underneath him, "I'm definitely getting pregnant." He mumbled against Zoro's sweaty skin, he hadn't really meant to speak it out loud, it was more of his omega's thought but he was happy regardless so he wasn't too worried that the words had slipped. That wasn't until Zoro stiffened underneath him.
"Don't joke about those kinds of things."
"Joke?" His eyebrow's furrowed, he was rather offended. His stomach twisted in hurt, how could Zoro say that? Did Zoro not want to have kids with him? He was suddenly disgusted and if he hadn't been knotted to the alpha he would have stood to leave, all he could do now though was sit up awkwardly and look away. He could feel the fullness of Zoro's cum inside of him and he snorted, narrowing his eyes at the wall, maybe if he was careful he could un-connect them since Zoro didn't seem to want to have kids.
"No, no, I didn't mean that this was a joke, it's just that you getting pregnant right now is not ideal." Zoro used a finger to turn his face around; he now looked down into Zoro's eyes, not impressed by Zoro's sentence. "Even our mating isn't ideal. I love you, of course but," Zoro sighed and sat up, bringing them closer together, "This is already a fragile situation without a pregnancy occurring."
He knew Zoro was right but he was still bitter and he couldn't help himself, "What did you think was going to happen when you came inside of me?! Damnit, Zoro! You could have started pulling out after we had bonded, you didn't even try to pull out! Not even after our fourth time! I'm filled with your cum, you beast!" He hissed, pushing Zoro away as much as he could. He wasn't sure why this made him so emotional, maybe it was his omega or maybe it was the fact that he felt rather rejected. Most likely it was because he'd been relaxed and happy and Zoro the idiot just had to go and ruin it with his stupid words.
Zoro looked away, warily. "Yes, you're right. I shouldn't have cum inside of you," His bit his lip at Zoro's words, hurt. "Not knowing what we were going to do, after this, especially when a few hours ago I was scared to death that I was going to lose you. How can I trust you won't.." Zoro trailed off, seeming to notice his words. His heart was speeding up and he clenched his fingers into tight fist at his sides, this was not how he'd wanted their afterglow of sex to turn out.
"Won't what? Kill myself while pregnant? Leave you alone with our children?" His anger was rising, how could Zoro think such a thing? He'd never do something like that to Zoro, they were mates now! Things were different; he'd never do such a cruel thing to Zoro.
"Yes! That's exactly how I feel! How am I to trust you when you made the decision to end your life so easily, with what seemed like not giving me a second thought." Zoro also sounded angry and he held himself steady, he knew Zoro wouldn't hurt him but it was still hard sometimes, to not flinch from alphas pheromones, especially when they were angry or upset. "That's where you are wrong!" He snapped, crossing his arms.
"Then explain it to me, I need to know." Zoro's anger dimmed, he now sounded rather sullen, raw pain emitted from the alpha and it was too much.
"You were not going to have me!" He yelled in frustration, "It took all of this to finally be mated to you!"
"So this is my fault?!" Zoro threw his hands out, incredulous.
"No!" He smacked Zoro's chest, "Just shut up and listen!" He huffed out and then took a painful breath, because he knew he needed to tell Zoro everything and it was going to hurt but he'd never had this talk with Zoro and the alpha wasn't going to understand why he decided to end his life without it.
He waited until his temper simmered down before he started to talk, "I know you know my brothers abused me but not even you know how long it went on or the extent." His eyes were already filling with tears and he wiped them away angrily, he'd only just started talking, how was he going to manage to get through all of this? He'd be a blubbering mess by the end.
He took another breath, "I was taught to worship my brothers, the moment my mom was killed, the moment I presented as an omega I was trained like a dog to fear my brothers, to accept whatever was given to me and I didn't know any better. I believed that was normal, still, as I grew older I realized something wasn't right, but who was I to say anything? I trusted my father, even when he killed a baby dragon in front of me, I believed in him!" He growled out in frustration and then shook his head; he couldn't allow himself to get sidetracked. He decided to take a different route, approach what he needed to get to without mentioning his father, that'd only cause him to get angrier.
"Before you Zoro, before I even really knew you, I had a suitor. Kid was his name," He smiled fondly, "He was a good guy, the month I spent with him showed me how real alphas were supposed to be, fierce, strong, intelligent, but most importantly kind." He bit his lip, this time when the tears started to swell and spill over, he didn't wipe them away. "He was supposed to save me." The words came out in a strangled whisper and he swallowed the lump in his throat. "I believed in our marriage but of course life tore us apart, the moment Luffy presented as an omega, everything fell apart. Kid left without a word." This time the words came out stronger, bitter.
"That is when I learned how low my family truly was," He spat the words, "It was shortly after that, that my brothers, the brothers I looked up to, my big brothers that were supposed to protect me, held me down and.. and.." He shook his head, "How was I supposed to protect myself?! I was only fourteen!" He slammed his hand again on Zoro's chest, unable to contain his grief. He'd lost his pride and brothers in one day; the pain was still so raw, like an open wound in his chest that refused to heal. It'd forever be left ragged and bloody, it'd forever fester inside of him and cause him to be angry and bitter and worst of all, ruined. He could never turn into a strong omega anymore, submission had been beaten thoroughly into him, in that single night; he'd been taught just how low he really was. He was lower than even his family.
He waited for his emotions to once again settle and then continued, "Of course it got better when I started talking to you but even then, I couldn't be happy." He rested his fingertips gently against Zoro's chest, refusing to look him in the eyes. "How could I when I saw the way Luffy was treated, so precious like a fragile jewel. I would never be the better omega; I was destined to be with my brothers forever so when, finally, Law came to retrieve me, I was relieved, even if it hurt you. I was selfish. I thought I could have the best of both worlds, I just thought that this would be my safe haven; I was a sea away from my brothers!" He let his hand fall.
"But even still, I was abused and treated like trash. Except now it was even worse because that alpha, Doflamingo, if he so wished it he would kill me. At least I didn't have to fear that with my brothers." He smiled sadly, "How foolish was I?" Zoro's caressed his cheek softly and he leaned into the palm. "And even when I got you back, I was scared because I am me. I am always last, and I knew you would put your duty first, you always had." He wiped his eyes, smearing his tears.
"That is why when I went to see Law and found out Luffy had taken him as well, I just couldn't handle it and then Law slapped me and sent me away and I realized that I'd once again be at my brother's mercy, I couldn't do it! By now I know life isn't fair to me, how long would I have had to wait for you to save me? Years? I couldn't bear the thought of waiting years only to ruin your life. My family will never release their hold on me and now.. I've condemned you to my fate as well. That is the main reason I jumped because there was no escape, there still is no escape. Only now, you are just as unwanted as I am." He let out a sob, ashamed of what he'd done to Zoro. How was the alpha ever going to live a normal life now?
Zoro moved the hands he hadn't realized he'd covered his face with and kissed both of his eyes before speaking. "I am not condemned, Sanji. I never took you because it was not my place but I am here now. You are my mate and I will never leave you." Zoro spoke firmly and he nodded because he had to believe in Zoro, if he didn't, he'd break. "I will admit, I was scared of your family but I won't let them lay a hand on you again. I should have stood up for you instead of just standing there and that goes for the same here, Doflamingo shall not harm you again." Zoro looked him straight in the eyes and he could see the promise in his mate's eyes. The love he'd been looking for all his life was swimming in Zoro's eyes and he wondered how he could have ever doubted Zoro in the past.
"Now what is this talk of Law slapping you?" Zoro's fingers moved over to his swollen cheek, as if he was seeing the bruise in a new light.
"Thank you, I trust you and do not blame yourself for the past." He looked away guiltily, "It isn't like I didn't entice it." He bit his lip, wringing his hands. If he hadn't been so hostile, Law most likely wouldn't have reacted the way he had.
"That doesn't give him the right to put hands on you." Zoro protested.
"I know but I did say some pretty nasty things, we were both in the wrong." He concluded. It was easier to think of Law's situation now that he was bonded and reassured that Zoro was going to protect him, without fear he could look at the whole situation in a different prospective and yeah, he was still upset, even a little angry but Law wasn't the villain here, it was Doflamingo.
"I don't like it." Zoro grumbled.
"It's over and done with." He sighed, laying his head on Zoro's shoulder. "Where does this leave us now?" He whispered. This whole situation was a mess, he didn't see how they could possibly stay here now, running seemed like the only option.
"Blackmail."
He furrowed his eyebrows, had he heard his mate correctly? "What?"
"We have to blackmail Law into allowing us to stay here long enough to find a place to go. He is hiding Luffy for a reason and we need to exploit that. We need Law to keep us safe, our bonding is treason; we will be killed for it if we are not careful. It'll be hard to hide our scents but we have no other choice."
He nodded slowly, "I am with you but I don't believe Law will bend so easily without us knowing where Luffy resides. It'll be our word against his and who would go against the future king?" He pulled back, worried now. In the bliss of bonding he'd forgotten just how dangerous a situation they were in. Zoro would surely be hanged for this and even if he was only sent back home, there was no way his family would allow him to live now that he was useless to them.
Zoro's eyes narrowed in thought, "I know where Luffy is." Wary and stress was now becoming more prominent on Zoro's face and he wanted to ask how Zoro could possibly know but instead he found himself asking, "What is it?"
"Doflamingo knows as well." Zoro sighed, pinching the bridge of his nose. His heart dropped into his stomach, "This is supposed to be an empty threat, I don't want anybody hurt by this. I am uneasy about this now." He admitted. Nothing good happened when Doflamingo was involved.
"Then maybe we tell Law and ask for help, a favor for a favor."
"That seems to be our only option."
"The only thing going for us is that your heat has been suppressed because of our bonding." Zoro sighed and he leaned forward to softly kiss his mate's lips. The whole world seemed to be against them at the moment but everything would be okay, he just knew it. They'd somehow find a way out of this mess and would happily live until they were withered and old, with their children and grandchildren surrounding them. He could picture it so vividly and he knew then that'd he do anything to make that future a reality.
The kiss lingered for a few moments and he whispered a promise against Zoro's lips, one he would never break, no matter what the future held for them. "Zoro, I promise I will never try to leave you again."
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Kid
"Tsk." He looked down from where he was perched on the railing of Law's balcony. At least he thought it was Law's, the scent was strongest here. "Don't kill her." He whispered down to Ares who had a pretty white dragon's head shoved into the sand. He'd feel bad killing such a weak creature, Ares seemed to agree since he loosed the hold on her neck just enough to allow her to breathe easier. She looked up at him, tail thrashing in anger, and Ares seemed to stiffen every now and then but once his dragon dug a nail into the she-dragon's neck, the attack or whatever it was, seemed to stop.
He slid into the shadows as the door flung open and was relieved to see Law run out onto the balcony, alone. His cousins eyes widened in horror, "Athena!" Law cried and the white dragon started to struggle, gurgling when Ares snorted and put pressure on her neck to keep her still. He jumped down from the railing, "Cousin." He greeted and Law spun around, a look of disbelief washed over his face and he reached for his side, for a weapon that wasn't there. Suspicious, that Law would assume he was here to fight.
"Not a smart move, cousin. Why would you come out without a weapon? Good thing it was I." He worded his sentence in a way that should have told Law he was not here on hostile terms but Law's nostrils only flared, "What are you doing here?" The alpha's eyes were darting everywhere, obviously looking for an escape route or maybe a weapon.
"Easy now, I bring no harm." He lifted his hands into the hard, showing he held no weapon. Why was Law so antsy? "Then release my dragon." Law growled, voice going deeper with the presence of alpha. He definitely didn't need Law going all alpha on him and was slightly disappointed his cousin's hold on his alpha was so weak, not very king like. He nodded toward Ares who released the white dragon, Athena. The she-dragon stood on weak legs, stumbling and falling over twice before choosing to lie down, panting harshly. Had Ares down something to her throat? That breathing sounded rather nasty, no mind, he didn't come here to worry for a dragon he did not know.
Law's jaw was tense with hostility as he stared down at Ares and Athena, "You better have a good reason to come here in the middle of the night without proper notice of your arrival." Law spoke, rolling his head around to stare at him. Though, he wasn't fooled by his cousin's attempt at looking strong, not when the alpha was taking a few steps towards the door every few moments.
"I had no need for notice; this is a delicate matter, best kept private." He leaned against the railing, crossing his legs in front of him. "You see, I have heard some very," His spun his hand in the air, "Disturbing rumors, cousin."
"Involving?" Law asked, eyes flickered nervously away and it only made his suspicion grow.
"I am meant to ride to Goa in a few days' time, for a funeral." He pushed himself away from the railing, walking closer to Law. Better not tell Law directly, coaxing the truth out of Law was the best way to go. If Law was truly innocent, then it would show and if he was guilty, well..
"But you are here." Law licked his lips.
"I am here." He agreed.
Law only narrowed his eyes, taking another step toward the door. He sighed, rolling his shoulders in annoyance; Law wasn't going to reveal anything without a little push. He had to take a gamble if he was going to be able to reveal anything; he quickly drew his dagger, twirling it in the moonlight. "We can do this the hard or easy way, return what is mine and there will be no blood shed, tonight." He pointed the dagger at Law but nodded his head at Ares who jumped on Athena, slamming her back into the ground. His dragon bit hard into Athena's neck, not quite hard enough to puncture her pretty scales but the she-dragon let out a throaty rumble, obviously in pain. Ares placed a large claw between her wings and started to apply pressure, his dragons eyes were dancing with excitement.
This was the moment of truth, his breath quickened and he turned his gaze to Law who stumbled forward toward the railing, looking torn. "S-Stop.. Release her.." Law moaned as if he was in just as much pain as his dragon. Pathetic, perhaps if he had trained his dragon she wouldn't be in this position now. It was obvious Law was frightened but the alpha didn't speak for a moment and he was almost convinced Law was innocent.
And then Law's hair fell in front of his eyes and he let out a strangled groan as if he was about to hurl, "I- I can't give h-him back, i-it isn't that simple." Law voice came out, almost a whisper.
His vision turned red for a brief moment. So it was true! The little cunt actually had the balls to steal his betrothed! "Return him Law, I will not ask again." He snarled, his alpha was bloodthirsty but he pushed it away, he couldn't simply kill Law. Killing him now would only lead to his own death back home.
Law remained silent, the coward.
"You not marrying Sanji is treason! The papers have been signed already! You are breaching the contract!" He yelled, even through his anger, he was trying to reason with Law but it was hard and he found himself involuntarily gripping harder onto the daggers handle, if only he could slam the damn blade into this traitor's neck. "Why take my omega anyway? Was Sanji not to your taste?!" He was not going to allow Law to take his chance at the throne!
"He isn't yours." Law finally spoke, it was obvious he was gritting his teeth and the alpha threw a longing glance at Athena.
"Not yet, perhaps, we haven't bonded that's true but by law he belongs to me!" What did Law plan to do with two omegas anyway? Why not just give one up?!
"We've bonded!" Law exclaimed.
"Lies! There is no way Luffy has been through heat yet!" A small flicker of doubt rose in his mind because perhaps Luffy had been forcefully bonded to Law, a sickening thought. He glanced around, wondering how their yelling hadn't been noticed yet. He had to leave before that happened, he was in the right but this was still Law's country.
"It's true." Law said coldly, looking him in the eyes.
If it was true, why would Dragon lie? Luffy must have been kidnapped and Law was forcing Dragon to give up Luffy to save his life or.. something! "I don't believe you." His said, lowering his voice.
"Kid.."
"Enough! I don't have the patience for more nonsense but I will leave you with this," He jumped on the railing, signaling Ares to come up, his dragon released Athena who remained lying, breathing shallowly but quite alive, before his dragon made it to the railing the white dragon was already trying to pick herself up, "I will return, next time with an army and if I am once again denied my betrothed, there will be war."
He jumped onto Ares.
It was time to have a little chat with the Goa kingdom.
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Doflamingo
He kissed up the enticing neck in front of him, taking the time to suck marks onto the precious skin. He'd prefer to see this delicious skin be covered in welts and bruises but right now he was rewarding his very obedient beta and that meant being kind, not cruel, though he knew the blonde would enjoy whatever was given to him regardless.
Even if he wasn't being cruel, he was still growing very hard. He'd be lying if he said he hadn't worried, only a little for the little beta squirming beneath him on his desk. "I wish I always got this much attention." Dellinger giggled. The blonde was eagerly feeling up and down his bare chest.
"Don't get used to it; I am only rewarding you for a job well done." He grabbed Dellinger's wrist, locking them together above his head with a single hand. He pressed his hips down and was rewarded by a moan and thin legs wrapping around his waist. He licked his lips, mine. This person belonged to him body and soul and it was simply exhilarating.
"You should've seen his face when he read that Luffy was alive, there is no escaping for Law this time, and you'll soon be the one on the throne." Dellinger purred into his ear, sucking an earlobe into his hot mouth. He groaned and flipped the blonde around, slamming his chest onto the desk. He roughly pulled the beta's pants down, palming the perfect mounds, and reached to untie his own pants, fumbling with the strings. "Tell me more." He demanded.
A frantic knocking snapped him out of his lustful action and he paused, growled, and then started to put himself back together. This had better be important. Dellinger whined loudly but was pulling his clothes back on as well, the blonde knew better than to beg. He hated it when Dellinger begged; the beta should just obey and be happy with what he was given.
He opened the door and was rather surprised to see Law standing there, tapping his foot. Dark bags rested under his nephew's eyes and his sighed with disdain and annoyance. He'd never admit to the small panic that blossomed in his chest, Law knew about Marco. Stupid alpha couldn't keep his mouth shut, no matter; Law wouldn't do anything, anyway.
"Yes?" He asked, stepping aside to let Law inside the room. His nephew glanced at Dellinger who was still perched on the desk and he nodded toward the door telling the beta to leave. With a small huff and a rather ugly look at Law the blonde sauntered out. He motioned toward a chair but Law instead started to pace, chewing on the nail of his thumb. "Kid paid a visit to me last night." Law finally admitted.
He hid his shock, "Is that so? There was no report of ships docking. Perhaps a dream? I see no prince wandering our halls." He mocked and took a seat for himself.
Law grimaced, "Not a dream. Kid left last night after riding in on Ares, his dragon. He plans to forge war."
He sighed, rather disappointed. The war was supposed to be a surprise so Law had no time to train and his death came easier. Instead of showing his disappointment, he simply crossed his legs. "And why would he do that? Are you sure it was not a dream?" He chuckled, making Law seem like an imbecile.
His nephew paused in his pacing, eyes filled with scorn. "I know that you know Luffy is here in this country." Law shook his head, looking toward the door.
"Of course I know, I always do." He agreed.
"What do we do?" Law asked, sounding reluctant to seek his advice.
He sighed, as always his nephew was simply useless. "You handle it yourself. I am tired of cleaning up your messes." He waved his hand. Law was bound to mess things up further, he always did and the more chaotic this turned out the easier it would be for him to take the throne. Law's eyes narrowed and he walked to the door, placing a hand on the handle. He did not like the fact that Law was no longer begging. This was new and not a behavior he wanted to see from his nephew.
"Fine, I will handle this alone but I am bringing Luffy here, to the castle and he will not be touched or you will end up in the dungeons, next to your brother. You may be the king's guard but I am still the future king." Law raised his chin defiantly and then left the room.
He slammed his fist on the table, his hand was shaking. That little brat! For a moment, he thought he was looking at Water and that left a very bad taste in his mouth.
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Thanks for reading and sorry for any spelling errors. Chapters will be a bit slower due to the holidays.