Previously on WNWA chpt. 53 "AN OPENED HEART"

Zoro accidentally put the paper with Nami's picture and a death order in his pocket as he went to Usopp's house.

Luffy and the others found out about Sengoku's plan from his own daughter, Robin. Robin finally asked her friends to help her.

Luffy found the 1st abstract from Usopp's childhood picture; behind the waterfalls. Who is in there?

Robin revealed the organization that they must destroy in order to halt Akainu's scheme.

Organization with Akainu: Shiki's gang, Doflamingo's gang, Arlong's gang, Neo Navy gang (w/ Ain) and also, Mihawk (?)

Law and Nami's final date scene until... morning?!

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Onto the real chapter~

"Huh? What's this paper?" Zoro put out the paper from his pocket. Before he can look at it, Luffy interrupted him.

"Ah~ I'm bored." Luffy crawled and grabbed Zoro's leg like a child. "Play with me, Zoro~"

"No thanks." Zoro unconsciously put the paper back in his pocket.

"Luffy! Why are you acting that way when you just heard about the terrible thing that was about to happen?!" Usopp scolded the young captain.

"It's fine~ It's fine." Luffy laughed. "When that time comes, we'll just have to do something about it right?"

"That's so like Luffy." Franky laughed beside his captain. "always taking things calm."

"Oh no, I am not calm. I am hungry~"

"That's totally unrelated to each other!" Usopp smacked Luffy's back.

"Guys, I can't find anything related to this picture." Sanji sighed in defeat. "Sorry, Robin-chan."

Robin nodded sadly. "It's alright. Thank you for trying hard."

"I guess it's not going to be that easy huh." Franky patted Robin's back to cheer her up.

"Yeah. But we'll find it somehow." Chopper cheered. "We always get through the worst possible senario, right?"

"You got that right." Zoro agreed.

"I have the feeling that the answer would come right at us soon." Luffy grinned.

"You and damn instinct again." Usopp rolled his eyes. A knocked on the door came and it opened slowly.

"Usopp?" A woman voiced out while coughing.

"Mom?!" Usopp ran to his mother. "Why did you stand up?! You should rest!"

"Not this time." Usopp's mother smiled. "I suddenly got the urge to greet your friends." She stood in front of the Strawhats and gave her the most warming smile.

"Hello there. I haven't been able to greet you normally because I was sick. Please forgive me." Usopp's mother bowed.

"Ah- no." Sanji stood up from his chair to give respect. "We should be apologizing for barging in always."

"Please don't mind it. I'm glad my baby boy is friends with you all. I am really glad." Usopp's mother wiped away her tears (comically)

'Baby boy..' The Strawhats think and looked at Usopp with weird and mocking faces.

"Don't even think about it." Usopp glared and gritted his teeth.

Sanji, Franky, Zoro and Luffy snickered at the sides. Trying not to laugh out loud.

"Ara?" Usopp's mother walked towards Robin who was holding the old photo of Usopp and his family. "It brings back memories huh, Usopp?"

"Actually, I don't remember anything about it." Usopp confessed. "Ah! Mom! Do you remember where this is?" They might actually find something afterall.

"Of course I do." Usopp's mother smiled. "It was when I was still in good condition and your father still hangs out with Shanks and Mr. Gol D Roger.

"Eh?" Robin gaped. "Can you please tell us more about it?"

"Why not?" Usopp's mother smiled and walked to the living room, followed by the gang. Usopp's mother sat into the single sofa beside the fireplace, making her feel warm. Usopp ran towards the room then head back with some blankets to give her mother. Robin sat at the chair not far from the gang. While the rest, sat on the floor quietly.

"It's like we're about to listen in a story-telling." Chopper said with excitement.

"Usopp was still 10 years old at that time. 10 years has passed. It's seems so long but during that time, my memories were still fresh." Usopp's mother started. "When Usopp was still younger than ten years old, his father left us to go hang out with Shanks, his acquaintance under their boss Gol D. Roger."

"What kind of things do they do?" Robin asked.

"Screw around with some other gangsters, cleaning up some mess. Thus, making Roger-san the most fearful gangster back then. He was titled as King of The Gangster because of that." Usopp's mother smiled brightly.

"EHHHHHHH?!" Usopp and his friends shrieked.

"H-how come you're fine with it?!" Franky asked bluntly.

"Well~ When we were still young, Yasopp was a gangster. He was always with Shanks, beating up people whenever they feel like it."

"Isn't it bad?" Usopp facepalmed.

"But, Yasopp was kind and caring to me." Banchina, Usopp's mother, put her hand in her heart. "He, sometimes, make false stories about his gang's adventure and often tell me in order to make me feel happy. That's why your father and I are the way we are now."

Usopp's face reddened his embarrassment. He's a grown up man and hearing his mother's love story is making him uncomfortable, especially in front of his friends! "A-anyway! Please do tell us about Dad's job before with Roger-san."

Banchina nodded. "As I said they were gangsters, keeping the other gangster in place and such. Apparently, Roger-san is the previous principal of New World Academy when we were still students there. He found out Shank's gang and took them in his care. He quit his position and continued to shelter Shank's gang; the red haired pirates. Then, they went in their own ways. Yasopp suddenly proposed to me two years after they separated."

"What happened to them?" Zoro yawned.

"Yasopp said that Roger-san wanted to break the gang up because he was becoming a father."

"Ace!" Luffy's face lifted up. "So Ace was born at that time huh?"

"Why did they broke the gang up just because Ace was born?"

"Roger-san became a criminal. He was on the WANTED LIST." Banchina said. "On his early days, he was already a gangster who became a criminal in the main city. He was able to escape that title when his father, Garp-san gave him the position as principal, thus making him a higher rank in marines. But when he quit, he regained back his evil title, forcing Garp to take back his position as a principal, hoping that someone he could trust replace him. He told Yasopp and the others that he was becoming a father and yet also a criminal. He doesn't want to bring harm to his family so he went away."

"Then what happened?"

"After 2 years of not knowing where Roger-san is, I gave birth to Usopp." Banchina said. "Yasopp and Shanks were asked by Garp-san to work in the academy in order to keep them safe from Marines/Police because of their gangster title. They agreed. Then, 10 years ago. Yasopp received a note. I don't know what it contains but he's certainly seems surprise then he suddenly suggested that we'd take a vacation somewhere."

"Is this the place?" Robin showed the picture.

"Yes, when we went there, he went somewhere looking worried and somehow panicked. Yet, he was still composed when he's with us but it's obviously he's hiding something."

"Did you know or somehow have an idea about it?"

"He met up with Roger-san."

"Did you followed him?"

"No."

"Did you asked him?"

"No."

"Then how would you know such thing?" Usopp sweatdropped.

"Ara? You were the one who told me." His mother giggled. "You might not remember it but I still remember it. You went somewhere then came back yelling that "Dad has found Gold! Dad has found Gold!"

"What the heck is that?" Sanji gaped.

"He caught me asking someone." Yasopp stood by the door frame. "I'm certain that Gol D Roger is here -is what I said to that person."

"Dad!" Usopp shrieked.

"How come he mistook it for Gold?" Luffy asked.

"He ran away halfway. I'm certain that Gol-D... he didn't even bother to finish the whole sentence." Yasopp sat down beside his wife.

"Why are you home early?" Banchina giggled and hold her husband's hand.

"The meeting ended quickly and it seems that you brats are sticking your nose into something dangerous." Yasopp glared at the Strawhats.

"Well, we're only asking where the picture was taken." Chopper shook in fear. "We're also curious about that Roger-san."

"Why are you curious about Roger-san?" Yasopp asked.

"More importantly, why do YOU know the whereabouts of Gol D. Roger when he's supposed to be dead in public?" Robin narrowed her eyes.

Yasopp looked at the young archaeologist's strong willed eyes and shook his head in defeat. "Those eyes looks like someone I know." He remembered the head of the school, Sengoku. "Fine. Someone gave me an intel about Roger-san. I immediately went over and meet him. It seems like he was alive and kicking."

"Why doesn't Shanks know?" Luffy said. "Ace cried and begged for Shank's answer about the King of Gangsters but he said he don't know. He was not lying also."

"That's because Roger-san doesn't want him to know." Yasopp sighed. "They were close to each other and if Shanks found out about his place, Shanks would definitely leave Makino and head beside his beloved captain. Captain doesn't want that."

"I see."

"So would you guys keep it a secret from him?" Yasopp asked. "I don't want to hurt my bestfriend."

"We'll take note of it. Now where is that place?" Robin seriously asked.

"It's on Gunkan Island." Yasopp confessed. "It's a small island behind the New World Island. It's known for several weird and endangered creatures so not much people go there."

"Then why did you go there?! How did you survived?!" Chopper asked.

"Well, I was a former sniper so taking out things like that is pretty easy for me." Yasopp laughed while boasting.

"I'm surprised Usopp managed without being harmed there." Brook laughed.

"Oh no, he didn't." Banchina smiled calmly.

"EH?!" Usopp panicked. he quickly checked his limbs one by one.

"Aren't you a bit late for checking your limbs?" Franky sweatdropped.

"What happened to me? Did I die?" Usopp shrieked while crying.

"Dear, don't over react." Banchina pinched Usopp's cheeks while smiling brightly. "You're just like your father when he panicked for not being able to use protection when he DID me."

"MOM!" Usopp yelled louder even more.

"DEAR!" Yasopp yelled with his son.

"Oh my." Banchina giggled.

"A-anyway." Zoro coughed awkwardly. "What happened to him?"

"Nothing much, after he told me about his findings, he slipped off the ocean and drowned. He got scared after, not remembering about Roger-san."

"So that's why he don't remember the place nor his discovery." Chopper agreed.

"Anyhow, what're you guys going to do now that you've found the place of Roger-san?" Yasopp asked seriously.

The Strawhats looked at the satisfied Robin. "I guess, we'll have to search for the other 2 destinations."

"Whose destination?"

"Who knows." Robin smiled mysteriously. She doesn't want any other else butting in into her research anymore. It'll cause too much attention to the secret case her father gave her. "Do you know these two abstract?"

"Unfortunately, no." Yasopp sighed. "What time is it?"

"Probably around 6pm, I guess?" Usopp answered.

"It's time for your medication, Bachina." Yasopp assists his sickly wife while standing.

"How's your drink with Shanks?" Banchina smiled, making Yasopp flinched.

"Y-you knew?" Yasopp asked.

"Ever since you became my husband. I know you for so long, Yasopp." Banchina kissed her husband's cheek and walked ahead. "But it never stopped me from loving you, dear." She smiled at her teary husband.

Usopp looked down at his fist. "You knew yet why do you still hang on, mom? Doesn't it hurt as he lied to you all the time while you knew the truth?"

Banchina patted his son's head. "His care and love for me is enough."

"Banchina.." Yasopp was touched by his wife's words.

"Well of course, if you cheat on me, I'll definitely TAKE DOWN YOUR EYES AND SHOVE THEM IN YOUR THROATS SO THEY CAN SEE MY KNIVES TEAR YOUR ABDOMEN OPEN." Banchina's smile never wavered, making her husband and son shiver in fear.

"W-what an awesome family, I guess?" Chopper laughed nervously then looked at the laughing captain.

Among the current atmosphere, Robin looked at the photo in her hands and felt her chest tightens for an unknown reason.

'What is this feeling?' Robin thought.

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"Ne, Tra-guy." Nami started to talk while they're walking in a crowdy place. "Where are we?"

"We're in a festival, Nami-ya. It's pretty crowded here so don't get lost." Law warned.

"I w-won't get -" Nami was squished between two people. Law looked at her puffy cheeks while her hands are swaying. He chuckled.

"Now that's cute." He said.

"Don't just stand there, Law!" Nami was fuming with anger when more people came.

Law managed to pull her out. She stumbled on Law's chest. Among the busy crowd, Nami looked at Law's eyes and was surprised.

"You have greyish eyes?" Nami asked.

"So what of it?" Law growled. Anyone who see his eyes often mistook him to a scary person.

"It's really... beautiful." Nami smiled. She unconsciously brough her two hands and put them on Law's cheeks. Law smiled gently. She took Nami's hands into his own and slightly gripped them.

"You're the very first person who said that." Law whispered and kissed Nami's gentle hands.

Nami blushed but she didn't move. She watched Law's action while hearing nothing but the sound of her own heartbeat.

"Should we go?" Law tugged her hand. Nami nodded while looking at the ground. What was she thinking..

They spent the rest of the evening around the festival, watching dancers dance with fires, delicious food from different stalls and also fireworks at 7pm. Nami couldn't feel so much happier. She felt like she was finally free from Arlong's chain. She's like living like a normal student who went to some normal date and such. She really had fun. She laughed and acted spoiled with Law beside her. Thinking about this, makes Law smile.

They rested in a nearby bench. Law went to buy some drinks, leaving Nami for a bit.

Nami looked at her phone and it seems that she got a text from Luffy several times, showing the same text all over again. "Let's Play" he said.

"Is something bothering you, Nami-ya?" Law asked taking a seat beside her.

"No, not really. It was just something about my captain." Nami laughed awkwardly. Wait what? Captain?

"So you really considered being a Strawhat yourself?" Law chuckled. "How unfortunate."

Nami fell silent. She was thinking, if the Strawhats get tired of her, what will happen?

"You're obviously being bothered by something, Nami-ya. What is it?" Law put his right hand on Nami's chin and make her look at him.

He was surprised to see Nami's eyes all watery and it's pretty obvious that she's holding back her tears.

"Nami-ya?"

Nami realized her watery eyes. She wiped away some tears at the edge of her eyes and looked at her cellphone in her hands that is resting on her lap. She began to play with her phone.

"Tra-guy. What kind of gang is the Strawhats?" Nami asked while being nervous.

Law looked at her a bit and sighed. As much as he wanted her to join the Heart Pirates, he can't force her. She seemed to make up her mind about the Strawhats and if she's comfortable with them, he might reconsider.

"The Strawhats all have their awful experiences and past." Law started.

"What?" Nami blinked.

"They were individuals with each different dark past and horrible experience yet they welcomed each other like family."

"Family? Those guys?"

"Yes, the one who made them feel like that is no other than the captain, Monkey D. Luffy" Law explained. "They're gangsters in their own way. They pretty much live normal and always searching for a way to have fun. That's what they do."

"Then why did they became gangsters if they don't do evil deeds like real gangsters?"

"I don't understand your definition of gangsters but the people in Hell's Class are not what you think they are. We have reasons for living this way."

"Why do you think Luffy wanted to be a gangster?" Nami clasped her hands, with her cellphone inside.

"He wanted to be the strongest gangster in New World. Eutass and I are up for the competition so we became gangsters too. Actually, that Monkey influenced us to be gangsters."

"Luffy did?" Nami blinked.

"We all have different past, some are cruel ones and some are not. I used to be a lost guy before, not knowing what's the meaning of life. I was alone because of my devil fruit; afraid of being exterminated by some normal humans. But then, the monkey came and fought me off. For the first time in my life, I lost to a fight. After hearing his declaration of being the strongest gangster in this island, I came to realize a goal. A goal that I can also achieve."

"Heh~ So Luffy helped you huh? Then why are you in bad terms with Luffy?" Nami asked.

"Our meeting happened several ages ago when we were still in Junior High. He doesn't remember me." Law said.

"Then, you're being shy with him?" Nami teased.

"Hell no! I was irritated by his idiotic stunts and careless actions. He's too carefree! Totally opposite of my personality." Law huffed.

"I see. Do you know what kind of pasts do the members of StrawHats have?" Nami gulped, changing her mood.

Law eyed her once again. "Who knows. You should ask them yourself." It reality, he do know. But he wanted her to talk things out with the Strawhats. "You're planning to join them, right?"

Nami's eyes widen. She was scared. Scared of them, not accepting her because of her past with Arlong. Scared that they might be disgusted by her. "I don't know." She bit her lip due to nervousness.

Law sighed. "Right now, don't think about them."

"Huh?" Nami turned to look at him but then immediately caught off guard when Law smashed her lips with his.

Law soothed her back and urging her to kiss him back and she responded quite well.

The kiss would go on forever if they had enough breath.

"Nami-ya. Should we continue this in my apartment?" Law whispered. Nami couldn't resist him with his husky voice and hot breath in her ears. She nodded silently. Is she even ready for this? If being with Law right now could help her erase her past lover, then she is willing to do it.

Law used his ability to transfer themselves in the car. Law started driving with Nami beside him. He turned on the radio to ease up the silence lingering in the car. Law focused on the driving while Nami looked at her cellphone.

In a few moments, they both got out of the car.

Nami could still remember the fight between Kidd and Cavendish. How is Kidd anyway?

They both got in the elevator. Nami was nervous. Although she easily kiss a lot of guys, it was actually her first time doing something...foreign.

They got off the elevator and saw that the hallway is pretty dark. Law walked ahead of her and search for his keys in his pocket. Nami stood slightly in front of the door beside Law's room. She wondered whose room it is. She wants to know... or maybe not.

The door clicked and the Law's room was revealed. It was actually a luxurious condo unit inside. It has second floor, and it can immediately be spotted because it doesn't have a wall, it only has a rail. The upper floor has a wide bed, bookshelves and also a study table. The first floor has a kitchen and a table on the other end. They are now in the living room where it has sofa and a TV.

"Whoa. This is a nice place, Tra-guy." Nami said. "Are you actually rich?!"

"Not really." Law chuckled and headed towards the kitchen to get some drinks. "My parents are well-known doctors in the main city. I cut all my ties with them since I don't want to stain their name by my title as gangster but they insist that they provide me financial support instead."

"They must have really love you." Nami said, taking off her heels near the doorstep. She looked around the veranda and looked at the island's lights. "I often see these lights whenever I am home. It was a very lonely feeling."

"Why do you say so?" Law asked, handing her some wine while standing in the veranda.

"In every darkness, they have lights. I wonder if I also have a light somewhere." Nami narrowed her eyes as she circled her glass of wine.

Law looked at the young maiden in front of him. She is clearly troubled. From what he have observed when Nami transferred in New World Academy, it seems that she likes Maps and navigating. "Nami-ya, there are several maps and information in my bookshelves upstairs, would you like to take a look at it?"

Nami's eyes blinked. "Navigation books and maps?" She smiled brightly. "With pleasure!"

Law followed the lively Nami upstairs. At least she feels much better that before. He watch her select some books. She gathered her hair in one side, revealing half of her nape. He eyed her perfect body, long hair and a gorgeous face. It's not like she's the first woman he did it with but it's really a different feeling when you are near the person you wanted to love and hold in your arms and that is Nami.

"Nami-ya." Law snaked his arms around her waist.

Again, her breathing nearly hitched when his breath is on her ears. "Tra-guy?" She looked at Law with a blushing face. Her ego is being stepped on. She usually never waver when she was about to get kissed but this is really different. Is she finally opening up to him? Is she really ready for this?

Law gently laid Nami down on the bed while giving her soft kisses in her neck. He can feel Nami's nervousness. He slowly unbutton Nami's shirt, revealing her soft pink bra. He was awed by the size of her breast. Looking at it makes him feel crazy and his men instinct is getting out of control. He ravished her with hot kisses. Nami couldn't keep up by the sudden outburst of Law. She tried to match his kissing pace but he was too strong and needy. She can feel his hands on Nami's waist and on her thighs. Her heart was beating too loud and fast!

She moaned when she felt Law's fingers explore under her bra, touching where she's too sensitive. Law stopped kissing her to see what her reaction is. And as he expected, she was blushing while moaning under him. His other hand went down to her belly, making her shiver a bit. Her hand stopped his. Law looked at Nami and her expression is quite scared.

"First time?" Law asked.

Nami nodded while tears fell down on her cheeks. She was shaking. She's still not ready for it.

"Sorry, Law. I'm really sorry." Nami covered her crying eyes with the back of her two hands.

Law felt sorry for the poor maiden. What was he thinking?! He buttoned up Nami's shirt.

"Law?" Shocked by Law's action, Nami quivered by a sensation that she don't even know.

Law finished buttoning Nami up and laid down beside her. Covering them both with blankets. He hugged Nami in his arms.

"Sorry." Law murmured. "I shouldn't have done that. I'm really sorry."

Nami couldn't say anything but she nodded in return. What is she to him? What is he to her?

Are they even in a RELATIONSHIP or just in a FLIRTATIONSHIP?

Nami thought about a lot of things. Law fell asleep. Nami looked at the clock at it seems that she didn't notice that she's been thinking in deep thoughts for hours and it's already 12am midnight. She move slightly and looked at Law's face. She wasn't even sure if she's ready in some kind of relationship but maybe she would enjoy his company. More than friends, less than lovers? No. If she dragged him into her life, he'll be in ruin.

Even so, she had fun with him. Maybe it's the last time she'll ever feel that way to Trafalgar Law.

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Yeyy~ I am back~

Don't worry, the battle between Law, Zoro and Kidd are not yet done~

I came back from my grave. I have been very busy and exams are next week!

I was surprised by a reader and her message really gave me motivation to start this once again. I am hoping for my reader's PM again~

Thankies guys~

Oh yeah, before I forget..

"LYING TO LOVE and SECRET ALLIANCE" stories will have to halt for a while. I shall finish this story first.
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