Chapter 28

'I want them to see my true face when I kill them.' T grinned and Timi nodded, pulling the wig off and let, his red hair fall to his back and took out the lenses revealing his silver eyes that quickly turned to red as T took over.

With a wicked smirk, T let blood drip from the snake markings on his right arm and slashed at the door with it, cutting it in half. He kicked it open and stepped out killing the guards immediately. With a maniacal laughter he began to slaughter everyone that was in the building using his blood magic. While Timi doesn't want to rely on it so much, T enjoys using it quite a bit.

The sinister building soon turned eerie quiet with no one left alive but T himself and Timi's target.

"Warden, come out, come out, wherever you are!" T yelled amused as he walked down a corridor that was flooded with blood.

Being in the same body, T can use Haki as well so it didn't take him long to find the pathetic man cowering behind a desk in a fancy looking room.

"Found ya. Unfortunately I won't be the one to end your pitiful existence. I hope you suffer." T said before he gave back control to Timi.

"Stop hiding." Timi called as he walked around the table. He wasn't surprised to see that he was covered in blood from head to toe. 'T sure doesn't know how to hold back.' he thought.

"What do you want?" the man asked shaking in fear.

"To kill you." Timi said cheerfully that made the guy try to run away.

Before he got too far though, Timi had summoned AkaKage and stabbed her into his right shoulder, making the man scream out in pain.

"You're the one screaming now, not all the innocent patients that you put through so much pain." he said and pulled the katana out and kicking his side to flip him over to his back.

"Don't worry, I'll make your end painful." he grinned with cold silver eyes without an ounce of sympathy or remorse in them.

Timi started by cutting off his limbs, going very slowly, then he gutted him and finally decapitated him.

'You really like decapitating people, don't you?' T asked amused.

"I guess so." the red head shrugged and left the room. He made sure to set fire to the building and by the time he got back to town, it was burning very brightly and the town's people were gathering to either watch or try to get up there and put it out.

He walked in the shadows to avoid people and quickly made it to the hotel that Cori was staying in. Climbing in through the window, he landed soundlessly and headed for the bathroom to wash up.

Clean and relaxed, he joined Cori in bed and fell asleep happily.

In the morning, Rory asked them to train him so they found a little spot outside of town. It was funny how half the town was in panic but the other relieved that the asylum was destroyed. Georgina smiled at them but other than that, acted like she didn't know them. His clients knew that it was best if they weren't too friendly after the mission was over and to avoid being seen together.

Timi had called Law and told him that they will head home in a few days. He wanted them home sooner and away from Rory but Timi just told him to 'fuck himself'.

"If you want to be a good assassin, you need to learn copious amounts of ways to kill a person. You need to understand the human body and it's weak points and you also need to learn how to fight without your devil fruit." Timi said standing with Rory in front of him.

"I understand. Cori has given me a few tips and told me to look at a few anatomy and medic books." Rory said smiling.

"Alright. I want you to come at me with all you've got but you're not allowed to use your devil fruit. You should also learn how to use Haki." the red head said as the younger blond just nodded.

"Cori told me about Haki." he said then charged at him.

Timi easily dodged and blocked all his attacks. They spent most of the day sparring like that, Timi didn't attack, he was just on the defensive for now.

"You need to be able to pin point your opponent's weak points. Once you know what it is, you use it against them and finish them off." Timi said dodging another attack.

"Easier said than done. You're really skilled." Rory whined.

"You need to observe every one of my movements, analyse everything from my dodges to the twitch of my pinky." Timi explained.

"I'm trying." he said and attacked again.

"You won't learn over night, I hope you know that. It took me years to come to the level I am now." he said grabbing his foot before he could kick him in the face.

"I know." the blond nodded and they went back to sparring while Timi pointed out several things in his own movements as well as weaknesses in Rory's.

They kept this up for the next two days until Timi decided it was time for them to head home.

"We will meet on the next island. Take care of yourself." Timi smiled as Rory hugged him. He was a very smily and happy person, weird how sadistic he was as well.

"Yup. You too." he replied and they parted ways.

The two Heart Pirates were flying high above the ocean when Timi spotted a ship and flew down towards it.

"Timi?" Cori asked following him.

"I think I recognise him." the red head replied as they came to level with the figure head that happened to be a huge skull.

"Who are you?" came a deep voice.

"Name's Timi." he replied, face to face with a mask. A white and blue stripped mask to be specific.

"Timi?" the blond man asked shocked.

"Killer." Timi yelled happily and hugged him.

"Hey Kidd." Cori smiled landing on deck.

"Long time no see. What are you doing here?" the red haired captain asked surprised.

"We're going home. Finished a mission a few days ago." Timi smiled as he hugged Kidd as well.

"You guys grew up." Cori commented.

"Yeah. That tends to happen." Killer laughed.

"I heard you finally joined your pirate crew. The Heart Pirates." Kidd said grinning at them.

"Yup. They're a funny bunch." Timi grinned back.

"That makes us enemies you know." he said.

"Really? Why?" the assassin asked confused.

"Rivalry crews." Killer said patting his head.

"What? I don't care. You're my friends." Timi frowned.

"Don't worry. We're not going to fight unless you want to." Kidd said grinning down at him.

"Good. Now tell me, what have you guys been up to?" he asked and they sat down on deck to talk.

Kidd told them how they set sail and found a crew, why they were feared so much, their adventures and stuff they went through. In turn Timi told them about his missions and how they met up with Law again.

"So you just left her there in pieces?" Killer asked amused, talking about Akki.

"She was annoying. I was happy to receive that job." Timi smirked at them.

"Haha. Anyone hungry?" Kidd asked as he stood up. It was around lunch time.

"Food." Timi jumped up and the two walked off to the galley with the two blonds following behind amused.

They chatted and laughed amongst themselves while eating. Timi had to admit that he was looking forward to meeting these two again.

After lunch, he caught Killer and dragged him away to talk to him about the shit that happened while a girl.

They looked for a quiet place to talk and he suggested his room. Not really thinking much of it, he agreed and sat near the end of his bed while Killer sat beside him.

Timi went into more detail about the assassination with Akki now that he can talk about being a girl and also that Shachi and Penguin made her dress like a girl.

"I'm sure you were beautiful." Killer said smiling at her. He took his mask off earlier, being comfortable with it off around Timi.

"They said I was. But I don't think I will be doing that anytime soon. It got me way too much attention and I was uncomfortable." the red head complained.

"Haha. You're so weird." Killer said grinning at her.

"Oy. I take pride in being weird. The world just wouldn't be the same." she said with a smirk.

"So hows your virgin situation? Found a guy yet?" Killer asked bluntly.

"Wow, so crude but nah. I was too busy. Plus people tried to get me laid with that stupid water bitch." she said unamused.

"Wow a twenty something year old virgin." Killer laughed.

"Don't you start as well." the red head glared at him. Timi suddenly found herself pinned to the bed by Killer, her wrists held above her head.

"Do you want to change that?" the blond asked hovering over her with their faces inches apart.

"The fuck are you saying?" she glared up into his red eyes.

"I thing you can figure that out yourself." Killer said in a husky voice and crashed his lips onto hers. Timi tried to struggle but Killer had her trapped. She refused to kiss him back though but couldn't do much as her head was spinning from the sudden action. He was her first kiss and now again.

"Stop it." she finally managed to say and pulled her face to the side.

"You've grown to be very beautiful Timi." Killer smiled, placing a gentle kiss on her neck and let go of her but not without receiving a punch from her again.

She jumped up and stood in a fighting stance in case he tried anything else.

"You punch harder as well." he laughed.

"I've gotten a lot stronger." she frowned.

"Please don't do that again." she said.

"I can't promise anything." Killer smirked but never moved, just sat on his bed, looking up at her.

"Why do you keep doing it? This time it came out of nowhere." she asked looking him in the eyes.

"I don't know. I just like you. I never felt more relaxed around a woman." he shrugged.

"Is there someone you like?" he asked suddenly, catching her off guard.

"Uh. I . . . it's none of your business." she frowned, crossing her arms.

"So there is huh? Lucky guy." Killer commented and stood up.

"Is that so? Why do you care anyway?" she asked as she watched his every move.

"Maybe because I like you." he smiled at her.

"That's flattering but I can't return your feelings." she replied.

"And he can return yours?" he asked looking her in the eyes.

"I don't know. I'll find out sooner or later." she shrugged.

"Can I at least get a hug?" Killer asked holding his arms open wide.

"Haha. Why not?" she grinned and hugged him.

"I wouldn't get any closer to her if I were you." T said, suddenly taking over and made Killer jump back in surprise as the raven haired entity glared up at him.

"What?" Killer asked confused.

"This is your last warning." T said and gave back control to Timi.

"You okay?" she asked.

"Just fine." Killer smiled and put his mask back on.

"Let's go find the others." she smiled and they left the room to go back up onto the deck.

"Where'd you two run off to?" Cori asked, giving Timi a look.

"Just talking." Killer said.

"That so?" the older blond raised an eyebrow at him.

"Yeah. Drop it." Timi said and sat down beside Kidd.

They talked for little while longer until it started to get dark.

"I think we really should head home now." Cori said trying to get up but tripped and fell on his face.

"The hell are you doing?" Timi asked pulling him to his feet amused.

"As clumsy as ever, I see." Kidd laughed.

"You have no idea." Timi chuckled and made their blood boards.

"See you around." Kidd grinned at them.

"Bye bye." Timi grinned back.

"Goodbye." Cori and Killer called and the two pirate assassins were off.

The Heart Pirates were already docked so the two landed by the sub and walked into town looking for their crew.

"Do you wanna tell me what you and Killer were doing or do you want me to guess?" Cori suddenly asked not so pleased.

"Cori." Timi whined annoyed as they walked down the street.

"I'm listening." he said giving him an unimpressed parent look.

"He took his mask off and we were just talking." he said looking away like a guilty child.

"And then?" Cori pressed.

"He kissed me again. Out of nowhere this time, without any explanation. I punched him and asked why he did it but all he said was that he likes me." Timi explained crossing his arms.

"And you let him?" the blond asked raising an eyebrow.

"It was so sudden and he pinned me to the bed." he pouted.

"To the bed? Timi you need to be more careful and aware of your surroundings." Cori warned.

"I know, I'm sorry. It won't happen again." he said apologetically.

"Good." he smiled.

"Why do I feel like a child who's just been lectured my his father for something bad he did?" Timi mumbled to himself looking away.

"Timi, Cori!" Bepo yelled happily, running up to them with some of the crew behind him.

"We're back." Timi grinned and hugged the bear.

"What took you so long?" Law asked frowning at the red head.

"We bumped into the Kidd pirates." Cori said and received a glare from Timi.

"What?" Law asked and glared at Timi.

"What? Am I not allowed to see old friends?" Timi asked looking away with his arms crossed.

"Not ones who kiss you for no good reason." Law glared at him.

"It wasn't for no good reason. He said he likes me." Timi defended Killer and glared at Law.

"Let's not argue in the middle of the street." Cori said and pushed the two towards the sub.

Law dragged Timi straight to his office by the arm after they boarded.

"Stop dragging me, damn it." Timi called annoyed and ripped her arm from his grip as he shut the door behind them. He did not look pleased at all.

"What do you mean he likes you? Did you kiss him again?" he asked glaring at Timi.

"He kissed me. It's not like I wanted it. Besides I rejected him." Timi growled back, sending him her own glare.

"Don't go near him again." he frowned.

"Why? It's not like I'll let him do that again and I'm pretty sure T said something to him but won't tell me." she frowned and turned around annoyed.

"Because I don't want to see you with other men." he said softly and hugged her from behind.

"It's not like I have any deeper feeling for anyone else." she whispered turning around in his arms and looked up into his eyes.

They stared into each others eyes, remembering the conversations about their feelings. Timi suddenly jumped and walked to his desk summoning her den-den mushi.

"Hello?" Timi picked it up blushing but kept his voice even.

[Blood Viper Timi. I want you to kill someone for me.] a man on the other said.

"I understand. When and where?" he asked as Law stood behind him blushing a little as well, then just left the room looking annoyed, leaving Timi a bit confused.

The client gave him the details and hung up.

'What was that?' Timi asked referring back to what happened with Law.

'You were about to kiss. Stupid prick of a client had to ruin it.' T said annoyed.

'Why do you care what happens between me and Law?' Timi hissed annoyed.

'It's funny.' T replied then disappeared again.

Timi shook his head then headed out to find Cori. He was still a bit pissed at Law for snapping at him like that.

"We got another job. Lets go." Timi said walking into the galley and pulled Cori with him.

"Wow. Hey. What happened?" Cori asked concerned.

"Nothing. I got a call from a client." the red head replied, walking onto the deck.

"What happened between you and Law? Why was he so pissed off?" he asked again.
"It doesn't matter. If he wants to throw a child's tantrum, then let him." Timi frowned and they took off on their blood boards.