Law watched with Bepo as people started falling asleep. Earlier he'd caught Cora-san, Ben, Ace, Luffy, Kuzan, and Shanks' eyes, and they were all waiting for the rest to fall asleep. When they finally had, he and the small group made their way to over by the waterfall. "Bepo and I are leaving tonight. Remember Luffy, Ace how we made a pact to set out when we turned seventeen? I am doing that now. Shanks, Ben, I will meet you two in Paradise. Perhaps if you would like to visit me, that can be arranged. He said, looking at Ben.
Ben blew out some smoke and winked at his lover, "Wouldn't miss it." He said.
Law smirked, then turned to Kuzan, "I hope that we can meet up and talk as always. Even if it is not often." He said.
Kuzan smiled, "My philosophy has always been 'Lazy Justice'" he said, "So, I don't see why not." He finished. Law smiled at him, then turned to Rocinante.
"Chichi. I will miss being able to see you as I wish." He said.
Rocinante teared up, "I will miss you too, but I want you to be happy, and I know that you would never be happy being a Marine, or a civilian. So go, collect a good crew, have adventures, and don't get caught. Call me, and I will visit whenever I can. Most of all, stay safe." He said, tears streaming down his eyes.
Law pulled the taller man into a hug. Roci clung to him for a while, and then let him go so that his brothers could hug him. Luffy had to be pulled off. But he finally let go, "When I see you next, we'll both be pirates, and we'll be free-er than anybody!" he said, holding his fist out. Law pressed his fist to Luffy's, and so did Ace.
"It's a promise." They all said.
Bepo watched happily. His captain had a good family.
Kuzan pointed to a small path behind the waterfall, "I figured this would happen. You have been growing restless. I brought a boat with supplies for you. Had my most trusted subordinate bring it." He said.
Law laughed, "Smoker?" he asked. Kuzan just smiled. "Thank you. Bepo, go check out the boat." He said.
"Aye, aye captain." The bear said, and hurried off.
The rest of the group all said their goodbyes again, and left, leaving only Law and Ben. Law looked at his fiancée, "I had hoped to see you more before I left, but it didn't work out." He said.
Ben nodded, and held out his arms. Law came into his embrace. Ben held him tight for a moment, then leaned down and kissed him deeply. Law felt a shiver go through him at how sweet the kiss was. He found himself wanting desperately to cling to this man. Ben also didn't want to let go, but both knew that they had to. Besides, they couldn't very well have sex with the rest of their crazy ass family just half a beach away.
Ben pulled away, "As soon as I can, I will come visit you. We still have to plan our wedding after all." He said.
Law grinned up at him, "I agree." He kissed Ben once more, and pulled away. "Tell Shanks that he'll have to watch his back, I'm aiming for the top." Law said pointing towards the sky.
Ben laughed as Law walked away, "He knows. Your mother is smart, and he knows that you are strong. Take care Law." He said.
Law just lifted a hand in farewell, then ducked behind the waterfall. He was gone. Ben took a drag of his cigarette, and blew smoke up towards the sky. Yes, Shanks knew that Law was strong, but he was still betting on Luffy. Ben had a feeling that even Law was betting on the young boy, and that was a truly frightening thing.
Shanks came up to his first mate, "The times will be changing soon, Ben. Are you up for it?" the red haired man asked.
Ben turned towards his captain and smiled, "Aye, aye captain."
_*_*_*Law*_*_*_
Law helped Bepo set sail. Kuzan had gotten them a good ship, a caravel. Law felt a smile overtake his face as the wind caught the sails, and they glided forward. "What course should we set captain?" Bepo asked.
"Take us to Dawn Island first. We all decided that we would set out from there." He said. He sat against a rale, his sword propped on his shoulder.
Bepo smiled, and turned the rudder, "Aye, aye Captain." He said happily.
Law looked up at the dark sky above them, and the stars sparkling brightly, leading the way towards their future. "We're aiming for the top Bepo." He said, "Let's have ourselves an adventure." He said grinning.
Bepo didn't answer, his captain didn't need one.