The Lost City Chapter 17: Four Groups, an one piece fanfic

So finally, I am done with the chapter. I admit I have struggled a bit, writing it back and forth, writing other things in between, so I apologise for the time it has taken. Anyway, I am mostly happy about it, I had fun writing it.

I will apologise for the battle scenes tho, the first thing. I am so damn bad at writing them, especially when there is more than one character, so you have to imagine them yourself, and I also felt like they wasn't as important, the result was. And I did struggle with the balance, feeling like our characters are OP as fuck compared to the others, tried to balance that as well, but hope you survive.

So then to the rest of the story. Before the battle the things takes place during 7-9 days, something like that, and I haven't placed the things on a certain day this time, because it's just small things that happens. But I liked writing the different scenes, and I hope you will enjoy them, getting to know the characters a bit better.

And Sanji learning to fight, well he is far from as good as he is in the manga, so thats why he is struggling and you can only get so far in a few days, but he will get better!

I wished to hava scene with Bepo and Sanji, and I am sorry (haha sounding like Bepo), that it didn't turned out that good. But I want to have Bepo in the story, but he isn't as important for the story, just as some of the Straw Hats.

And Usopp isn't a bad shooter, I just wished to make Cora-San better, and Usopp is still young. So either you imagine him as good as he is in the manga and Cora-San better, or Cora-San as good as Usopp in the manga, and Usopp not there yet, do as you please.

I even manage to get a Cora-San Crocodile moment in the story, you will see more about them later on.

And Sabo's wound, well it heals fast because Law is freaking amazing!

Kyansa is Cancer's romanized name, I chose to use that instead because I fucking hate the name Cancer...

And well you will get more of Cora-San and Law's story, just not yet.

I think next chapter will be a Sabo chapter, but I can't promise anything.

So I hope you enjoy the chapter, because I don't think I have more things to tell you.

Enjoy the reading!

The room was dark, had been for a while, but he didn't notice it. The sun outside had set hours ago, and he hadn't bother lighting the room. He tried to control his anger, as he emptied his second glass. For a second he thought about getting up and ending them all, forgetting about the plan that most likely would get his family killed. And if Mugiwara-Ya's plan worked, against all odds, he would be in debt to more people than he wished for. Law hated all of it, no matter the outcome, it wasn't a good one. It was true that he would be pleased if they ended Sanji's fucking family, finally freeing him, but was he prepared to sacrifice his own freedom? That he even doubted that made him laugh, he had accepted the plan because of the slim chance of freeing Sanji. However, that didn't make him feel less like an animal in a cage. When he heard knock, he almost cursed the person to hell, and if it hadn't been that something made him recognise that knock as Sanji's knock, he would have.
"Law?" Sanji whispered out in the dark as he entered.
"Here" Law answered without turning his chair away from the window.
"Are you alright? Do you have a headache?" Sanji asked and Law smiled, Sanji's first thought was that he was ill because of the dark, rather than him being lazy or distracted.
"No, I didn't care to get up, that's all" he answered and soon the lights were on. He closed his eyes due to the brightness for a second before he turned around to meet Sanji's grey eyes.
"Do you need something?" Law asked in a kind voice as his brother walked over to him, leaning against the desk.
"Um…" Sanji started, clearly nervous and Law gave him a wondering look, but he didn't press him. It was unusual for Sanji to be nervous around him this days, but the times he was, Law pretended that he didn't notice. "I know you thought Bepo and his friend to fight, and… I wish to be able to do something in the upcoming battle…could you teach me as well?"

Law was silent for a while. Sanji's request was logical, and Law had nothing against teaching the blonde how to defend himself, but he never thought Sanji aimed to join them in the battle. Law wished to hinder him, however it wasn't his place to do so, and if someone fought for him, he wouldn't stand back and just watch. But he admitted, the thought of Sanji out there, even with all of them, made him worried, something he hid from the other man, knowing Sanji would feel bad if he knew.
"I will teach you" Law answered when he suddenly felt a set of arms around him, he smiled and hugged Sanji back. "However, I am not sure my methods is something you would like."
Sanji backed away a few steps, giving him a puzzled look.
"I use a sword combined with my devil fruit. I can teach you the basic of fighting, but the method I have mastered are sword fighting" Law started and Sanji nodded, understanding what he meant. "If you wished to learn to fight another way, or use another weapon, we have plenty of guests"
Law did nothing to hide his irritation over that fact.
"If you ask Cora-San he can teach you to use a gun, despite his clumsiness, he know what he is doing" Law smiled, it wasn't often he saw his father using his gun, but the times he did, he admitted to himself that he didn't wish to be the target, without his devil fruit. That was one of the few things he openly could compliment Cora-San about, without overdoing it, giving the tall blonde to much confident, resolving in him doing god only know what. "Bepo has taken up on himself to learn some martial art, unsure of his skills or which"
"I didn't know he studied that"
"He is a bit ashamed off it, apologising more than normal when I ask about it" Law didn't understand why, however he had chosen to let the subject be for now, not wanting to press his friend. "Than you have Mugiwara-Ya, I am sure you are more familiar with his fighting than I am. Sabo-Ya uses a pipe and what seem to be homemade moves. Hawkins uses his devil fruit mostly, as some of the others. I would try to learn from someone without a devil fruit, since we tend to use moves, only working for us"
Sanji smiled, knowing all too well what he meant, seeing no devil fruit was alike, the owner fought the way they saw fit, and in a way that was to their liking.
"Do you have any thoughts of which methods you wish to use?" Law asked and Sanji was silence for a few seconds.
"I wish to use a way that will not damage my hands" he started, looking down at them "It's a chefs most important tool, Zeff thought me that"
Law nodded, understanding the blondes reasoning, and he gave him a smile.
"Far from an impossible request. You would be best of using a weapon of some sort, preferable a ranged one. Or close combat involving kicks. In both cases I am not the right person to ask for help, since using a sword would most likely risk your hands, if something went wrong. However, I can teach you the basic in self-defence, if you wish to learn that?"
"I do" Sanji said, determent and Law smiled, despite that he didn't wish to see Sanji on the battlefield, he gladly thought him how to defend himself.
"The most primitive ways would be kicking, scratching and biting your opponent" Law started and Sanji smiled for a second. "I am not demonstrating"
"And I was hoping to see you become a savage" Sanji teased him and Law gave him a smile.
"I am not a child anymore" he answered, resulting in Sanji giving him a questioning look, one Law ignored. "You are better off defending yourself, either by avoiding the other one's attacks, or hit back, best method is due to the situation"
Sanji nodded as Law stood up.
"This I can demonstrate" he stated and Sanji seemed nervous at once and Law placed an arm around the younger one. "Ask me to stop, and I will stop"
Sanji nodded once more, trying to collect himself before they started.

Sanji was a bit sore, nothing worse than what his family had done to him, but he still felt it. He could tell that Law held back when he thought him, and Sanji appreciated it, knowing he wouldn't be able to hand it otherwise. However, he had thought him a to defend himself in a few ways, he only hoped it would work if needed. He knew that practise and reality was never the same thing. He could learn a move perfectly, then in a fight, a small element could destroy it all. In case it would be necessary he would do as Law said, bite, scratch and kick his opponent. It was far from a way he preferred, but worse things could happen if he couldn't fend off his attacker. However, he was curious to Law's statement, wondering why he had acted like that as a child. Though Sanji could almost picture it, smiling as he did, seeing Law as an annoying brat which Cora-San tried to take care off. And as the tall man knew he had thought of him, he walked down the stairs.
"Cora-San" Sanji called out for him, making him turn towards him, as Sanji approached. He couldn't say anything else before Cora-San pulled him into a big hug, making Sanji smile.
"Hi Sanji"
"Hi" he answered when he was free once more.
"What can I help you with?"
"Um…" he started once more, he was afraid of how Cora-San would react to his request, just as he was with Law. But just as the black haired man, the blonde gave him the time he needed. "Law told me you would be able to teach me how to use a gun"
Cora-San blinked a few times, clearly surprised, before he laughed a warm laugh.
"Not a fan of swords? Knew you would prefer something better" he smiled and Sanji couldn't help but doing the same. "Come on, let me teach you, and we can teas Law for being unable to use a gun"
"Unable?" Sanji asked as they walked towards the inner garden, seeing fire practise wouldn't be ideal to do inside.
"Oh he didn't tell you? Well Law has a talent with swords, has since he was young, but he wished to learn to use a gun as well. I tried to teach him, but he can't aim for shit. I am sure he wouldn't be able to hit a Big Mom if he tried" Cora-San smiled a wide smile, while Sanji looked at him with big eyes, before he laughed soon to hear Cora-San do the same.

"Deep breath" Cora-San was standing behind him, holding his arm in the right angle, pointing at the target. "Be prepared for the recoil"
Sanji turned towards him, with a wondering look.
"The gun will jump back, towards you when you fire" Cora-San explained and he nodded, turning towards the target. "Press gently"
Sanji pressed the trigger, and if Cora-San hadn't been there, hold his arms, he would most likely hit himself.
"Sorry, it was bad" Sanji felt like Bepo for a second, but Cora-San just ruffled his hair.
"It takes time" he answered and took the gun from him.
"When did you learn?"
"Younger than I should" he only answered him and Sanji smiled, knowing he wouldn't get any more information than that. "Want to try again?"
Sanji nodded and took the gun after Cora-San reloaded it and aimed at the target once more, only to miss, and ending up hitting himself.
"Are you okay?" Cora-San was at his side at once and Sanji nodded, massaging his forehead to get rid of the pain.
"I don't think this if for me either" Sanji looked at the other who only smiled, seeing to understand.
"You are better than Law" Cora-San encouraged him and Sanji smiled hearing this.
"You made it look so easy"
"Just as do with cooking" Cora-San answered as he took the gun once more, aimed without problem and pressed the target, it only took a second.
"You are a shooter?" a voice stated from behind and Cora-San had turned around pointing at whoever had walked towards them. Sanji saw that it was Usopp, and the other man seemed terrified. "Sorry, please don't kill me. I am too young to die!"
Sanji looked at Cora-San, who looked back smiling, before both of them laughed.
"He is not going to kill you Usopp" Sanji ensured him and Usopp lowered his hand, feeling a bit more relaxed when the men laughed.
"I rarely see someone being that good of a marksman" Usopp was clearly fascinated "I try myself"
Cora-San gave Sanji another look and the blonde smiled.
"I think you have better luck showing him, than any of us" Sanji only answered as Cora-San seemed to think about it, Sanji walked inside again.

Sanji needed a cup of coffee, and some ice for the lump on his forehead.
"Sanji are you alright?" Bepo looked at him as he walked past the kitchen, clearly being worried.
"I am alright. It's just a lump, the ice makes it hurt a bit less"
"I thought ice only helped with burns" Bepo seemed puzzled and Sanji smiled.
"It's more effective against burns, here it's just a nice feeling"
"Oh" Bepo smiled "How did you get it?"
"Um…I tried to learn how to use a gun" Sanji whispered, ashamed over the fact that he hadn't managed.
"Why?"
"I want to learn how to defend myself"
"Can't Law teach you, as he did with me?"
"He thought me self-defence, but I don't wish to use my hands, so he couldn't teach me that much" Sanji looked at his hands, holding the cup and ice bag.
"I am sorry" Bepo lowered his head and Sanji smiled, hugging the bear. "I am not very good at it yet, but maybe I can teach you a few things"
Sanji had thought of asking Bepo, but since Law said that his brother was ashamed of it, he had dropped that idea. However as the bear offered Sanji smiled.
"I would like that" Sanji answered, earning a big smile from Bepo who almost dragged him out of the room, clearly glad to be able to teach someone.

"Sanji, I am so sorry" Bepo rushed towards him to where he had landed. Bepo hadn't meant to hit him with the force he did, and he was worried that he may have hurt the blonde.
"It's okay" Sanji stated despite feeling some pain. "I wasn't fast enough, that's all"
"I am sorry" Bepo said once more, making Sanji hug him, and he hugged his little brother back. "I will be more careful"
"Thank you" Sanji answered. Despite the pain and being unable to avoid Bepo's attacks he enjoyed it. Sanji felt that kicking was his way of fighting, he was far from good at it, but still better than using a gun. He felt like he could become good enough to stand on his own, doing this, and he didn't need to use his hands.
"This is nice" Bepo suddenly said and Sanji looked at him "We rarely do things together"
"We don't, I am sorry" Sanji answered, smiling using those words. He and Bepo rarely spent time together without the others, having their own lives.
"And I can finally teach you something" Bepo sounded proud "Law had thought you so much, and Cora-San as well, I never thought you anything before, I am sorry"
"Nothing to be sorry for" Sanji answered, actually pleased that he got to spend some time with Bepo. He rarely thought about it, thinking that the bear may feel left out since he spent most of his time with Law or Cora-San, and Sanji felt like he needed to think about the other one more. "Let's practise some more"
"Yes!" Bepo answered, pulling Sanji to his feet, before they prepared themselves.

"He is an amazing shooter" Usopp was sitting opposite of Luffy in the other mans bed.
"He is? That's so cool!"
"I know! He is one of the best, if not the best I have ever seen!"
"I am sure you are better" Luffy smiled towards him, only for Usopp to shake his head.
"Not yet, but I hope to be one day! I just need to practise more. Cora-San gave me a few tips and exercises"
"Do you think he can teach me as well?" Luffy wondered and Usopp looked at him before he laughed.
"You hate shooting Luffy"
"I know, but Cora-San is cool, I just wanted to spend some time with him. How is he?"
"Besides a bit scary some times, he is really nice, and gentle. I have a hard time seeing how he got a son like Law"
"Am I to think that you see me as a cruel and unfriendly person?" Law asked coldly and sarcastic as he stepped inside the room. Usopp fell down from the bed, scared of the other man. "He thought you how to be clumsy as well?"
Usopp didn't answer, trying to stand up with as much dignity he could, while he felt how his cheeks become red.
"Hi Senguko" Luffy said laughing over the situation, something neither of the other two did.
"I will remove your stitches" Luffy nodded, trusting the other man to know what he was doing.
"What are you doing?" Ace's voice soon sounded in an angry voice as he entered the room with Sabo.
"Killing him" Law said coldly without looking at the other man, feeling his irritation growing at once.
"Ace!" Sabo's voice shouted, just as Luffy started laughing.
"Stay still Mugiwara-Ya" Law held him down as he removed the last stitches, before he turned around and leaving the room without looking at the others, only to soon hear how someone followed him.

"What do you want Sabo?"
"Here" Law more or less only stared at the cup the blonde had in his hand. "It's coffee, with some whiskey in it"
Law still didn't do anything else then look at it, for a second thinking that the younger one had poisoned it, something Sabo guessed.
"I haven't poisoned it"
"I am more than sure, that a person who had poisoned it would say that" Law stated sarcastically, earning a smile from Sabo.
"I am aware of Ace behaviour, and that it's to you disliking. And as a thank you for not ending him, I give you a cup of coffee" Sabo explained and Law finally nodded, drinking from the cup. He could remove almost any poison from his system, however, he didn't like being poisoned. Sabo only smiled once more before he returned towards his brothers, and Law started heading towards some of his other patients, continuing drinking the coffee, hating to admitting it, but Sabo knew how to make a good cup of coffee, and the correct amount of alcohol.

Cora-San swallowed the cum, meeting Crocodile's eyes as the black haired man moaned from pleasure. Cora-San slowly removed his lips, licking up the last before he sat up.
"You are fucking great at that" Crocodile said with closed eyes, breathing heavenly.
"Practise"
"Are you saying I am not your first?" Crocodile teased and the way he said it took Cora-San by surprise, however he didn't thought much about it.
"Sorry to disappoint"
"If it has gotten you this good, who am I to complain?" Crocodile pulled him down towards him. "Give me a moment, and I will fuck you till you see stars"
"Don't disappoint me" Cora-San almost warned him, resulting in Crocodile laughing.
"As I would ever do that" Crocodile answered him. "Especially since you haven't been here in a while"
Cora-San only nodded as he lit a cigarette, with Crocodile prepared with a glass of water next to him, however Cora-San managed to avoid setting the bed on fire.
"I have been busy with the kids and their friends" he only stated, avoiding details, Crocodile took his cigarette and took a few smoke. "Thought you only smoked cigars"
"I am too lazy to fetch some" he admitted "So you had a playdate at your place, sounds exhausting if nothing else"
"It is. One of the friends has come up with a dangerous plan, and I am fearing it may kill some of them" Cora-San sighed, he was worried over the attack, and not only for his own children. He was worried that some of the others may die as well, he was aware that it was the best way they could do it, knowing that he and Law would be unable to do it on their own. However, he knew that something always went wrong in war, and all he could do was wait for it.
"Ground them" Crocodile joked, Cora-San didn't answer, not thinking of it as funny. Crocodile noticed it but chose not to comment it, something Cora-San was pleased with, instead he fetched two glass of wine for them, and Cora-San emptied his almost at once. Once again Crocodile chose to remain silent as he refilled it, only for Cora-San to repeat the process up to the forth glass, when he stopped, only looking at it.
"If it upsets you, talk to them" Crocodile told him and Cora-San turned towards the other man, wishing it was that simple.
"It won't make any difference" he knew that Luffy wouldn't change his mind, and as long as he didn't, the plan would happen. "I just need a distraction until the plan happens. When I am there, I will focus on my task"
"Luckily I am good at distractions" Crocodile said as he set the glasses aside and pulled him towards him, soon kissing him hard, as his hands started working their way over his body in a rough way, making Cora-San forget everything else.

Sanji was leaning against the cold wall, his body was sour, but the practise with Bepo started to pay off. He was far from good at it, but he could at least hit Bepo now, even making him move back a bit. It wouldn't make any difference against his brothers, he knew that, but hopefully some of their underlings. The smoke escaped through his lips, as he sighed in pain from moving a few steps.
"Sanji are you alright?" Sanji turned towards Marco when he spoke to him, stepping out on the balcony. Sanji was silent at first, unsure if he wished to tell Marco about his training with Bepo. However; he had the feeling Marco wouldn't judge him, the other man had done no such thing, no matter what he did.
"I…I am just a bit sour from the training I have done with Bepo" Sanji admitted as he took another smoke from the cigarette.
"Oh" Marco seemed surprised before the other man smiled at him. "May I ask what you are training, and how it's going?"
Sanji got surprised this time, as he often got with Marco, the other one seemed genuine interested in things he said or did, in ways his family only did. It was true that Luffy did that as well, but the other man was on another level, being excited about every little thing, sometimes a bit too much. Marco seemed to have found a balance, studying him, and noticing how he should act not to scare him, something that pleased Sanji.
"Bepo teaches me how to fight by using kicks and it's going…" Sanji only answered and Marco smiled.
"Not a fan of swords?" he joked and Sanji smiled a small smile, but chose not to answer. "I can, if you like teach you a few things as well, if Law thinks it's okay"
Sanji turned around when Marco looked past him at Law who had stopped, looking at them.
"Law" Sanji smiled at the other man, earning smile back.
"Are you alright?" Sanji could almost laugh at Law's question and how he worried over him from only a conversation.
"I am" Sanji assured him and Law glanced at Marco before he nodded.
"You decide if you wish to learn from him" Law informed Sanji, who, despite knowing it was his choice, was pleased by Law's words.
"I promise to be gentle" Marco told Law who smirked.
"I know you will be, knowing it will result in your death otherwise" with those words said Law continued walking just as Sanji giggled, not being able to help himself. Marco gave him a wondering look, before he smiled as well, starting to get used to Law's ways.
"Let me know when you wish to start" Marco informed Sanji who took another smoke and nodded.
"When you are ready, we only have a short time until…" He stopped himself, thinking of the plan, knowing he would meet his family. However, he didn't need to use any words for Marco to understand, giving him a gentle smile as they stepped inside the building to start some training.

"Hi" Aokiji walked up to him where he was standing, watching some of White Beards men. Smoker only grunted in response, still surprised and pissed that the other man was alive. "How are you feeling?"
Smoker gave him an irritated look, wondering how the other man even dared to ask something like that after all this years, as nothing had happened. And besides that, what would he even answer.
"I admit I am a bit worried over the plan" Aokiji didn't seem to care that he yet had to response. "Most of them have no idea what they are getting themselves into, and the once who does, well they almost worries me more, like Law."
Smoker understood what he meant. Law, as he now knew was the surgeons name, was a crazy man, making him unpredictable in a fight.
"And Rosinante, hard to believe what he have become. I never thought Sengoku's son would end up in a place like this. He has really change"
"We all have" Smoker admitted, earning a smile from Aokiji as he spoke.
"We have, forced for different reason. Especially you, never thought you would help a gang" Aokiji tried to tease him, only to make him give him a cold look. "It's actually a good thing, every gang member aren't a bad person"
Aokiji looked at the brat, talking to his brothers and Smoker hated to admit that from what he had seen, the brat wasn't a bad person.
"You like him, don't you" Aokiji said, something Smoker refused to answer, not only because he knew Aokiji was right, he had taken some likening of the other man, but he also refused to admit it to himself. "Nothing to be ashamed off, and his actions can't be worse than Robin's"
Smoker turned towards the other man, surprised hearing him say something like that. Over the years he knew him, he had never seen Aokiji happier than when he was with Robin. He had met the woman a few times back then, thinking of her as a sweet gentle person, perfect for his friend. The woman he had seen now was different, but he could still see the feelings those two had for each other. But hearing that she would have done horrible actions surprised him, despite that she belonged to a gang. "I will tell you about it later. But what I am trying to say that belonging to a gang isn't always a bad thing, and you should try to see past that. You took an oath when you become a marine, but fuck that, to be honest, has it ever given you happiness? Not caring about it may give you just that"
Aokiji gave him a pat on his shoulders before he walked back in, leaving him with some wise words, just as he had done in the past. Smoker almost sighed over how it felt like nothing had happened, as he kept watching Ace. The other man could make him crazy, but he also gave him something few others did, he gave him the feeling of being alive, like life was more than work and duty. He broke every law and his own code when he was with the other man, often giving him anxiety when he was alone in his office, yet he met the other man again, he was even on his way to help him. He told himself it was only because he could get rid of the Vinsmokes, however if someone else would have asked him, he knew he would have said no. He couldn't understand how Ace made him do things like this, how he managed to even make him start trusting the brat, after all this years and what happened. Like the dark haired man could tell he was thinking of him he turned around and waved at him and Smoker only turned around, heading inside, trying to forgot his previous thoughts and pretending none of them were true.

Sabo almost feel to the floor as he entered through the window, it was only luck that hindered him from doing so. He leaned against the wall, covering the wound with one hand, trying to stop the bleeding as he walked further down the corridor, needing to find a room with medical equipment, thinking it wouldn't be all to hard being in a hospital. The wound wasn't deadly as long as he could stop the bleeding. He managed to enter a room where there was equipment and he began searching the drawers after something that would be to his help.
"You are bleeding all over my floors" Sabo couldn't hinder himself from jumping, being occupied in his search he hadn't even heard Law.
"I apologise Law, I will clean it up" Sabo said in all honesty as the doctor sighed, entering the room.
"Sit down and take of your pants" Law ordered him as he went over to the drawers. Despite that Law's order was natural since he had wounded his leg, he couldn't help himself from blush, something he normally didn't do. Sabo wasn't sure if it was the way Law said it, or if it was because he wasn't all too comfortable to do so in front of the other man. Sabo had no problem with his body and be naked, but in the other mans present, it was different. It could be that he knew what Law could do and if he had his pants down, it would be harder to fend him off, even without a wound. However, Sabo knew he needed the wound treated and Law was the best one, and the man had offered. Sabo may be alone in that thought, but he preferred if his doctor was the best even if he was a cold, crazy, homicidal man, over a kinder one that wasn't as good. Chopper was far from a bad doctor, but the reindeer was to scared and insecure for his taste.
"Any allergies I should know about?" Law asked turning around with a syringe in his hand.
"No" was all Sabo answered as Law walked over and sat down opposite of him, observing the wound before he gave him some local anaesthetic, and waited for them to kick in.

"It's deep, but a clean cut" Sabo wasn't sure if Law spoke to himself or to him, and chose to not answer. "Knife or devil fruit?"
"Knife. I ran into some of Kaido's men"
"Just like that" Law commented without looking at him.
"I was on my way back, being home for a short time, and I had to cross their district to wonder here" Sabo explained, it wasn't a lie if he had been home, something the other man didn't need to know. Law gave him a cold look, showing that he didn't believe him for a second, something Sabo couldn't be bothered with. If the other man believed his lie or not wasn't the point, only to keep him from knowing the truth.
"It need stitches" Law said instead of commenting it as he prepared the instruments he needed. "Lay down"
Sabo had very little say in the matter since Law pressed him down, before he started to tend to his wound.

Sabo sat up once more when Law had patched him up, and informing him about the wound as any good doctor would. He felt a bit light headed from the blood lost, but besides that he felt good.
"Thank you" he gave the other man a small smile when he turned towards him.
"I did it for personal reasons, nothing else" Sabo wasn't surprised hearing this, even if he could understand the reasons. "If you would to die, I would have an angry brat after me, being forced to kill him, resulting in problems with Mugiwara-Ya, and ending up in an upset Sanji"
Sabo nodded as the other man's reasoning was logical.
"Despite that, you had no obligation to help me, and I would had to manage on my own" Sabo tried to show the other man that he was grateful, something Law didn't seem to appreciate or not caring about.
"Doctors duty" he stated sarcastically.
"When did you knew you wanted to be a doctor?" Sabo asked. He hadn't meant to do so. It was true that he wished to learn more about Law, but he had no intention to intrude on his personal life, at least not so the other man knew. Law gave him a wondering look before he smirked.
"Are we to play twenty questions?" for a second Sabo wanted to answer yes, out of curiosity, however he hindered himself, knowing he wasn't willing to let the other man know anything about him. So he remained silent as Law removed the blood from his hands.
"I knew when I was a kid already" Law answered him to his surprise and Sabo smiled.
"Because of Cora-San, and his clumsiness?" Sabo asked, picturing how Law as a child had to tend to the tall man's wound, having a feeling that the blonde only would make it worse, doing it himself.
"Something like that" Law almost whispered and Sabo understood that it was more to the story, however he was wise enough not to ask. "Don't forget to clean up the blood"
With those words said, Law was out of the room, leaving Sabo to clean up.

"Is everyone ready?" Luffy asked, feeling a bit too excited, but none commented it, only answered him that they were. "So how many groups, and who's with who?"
All of them turned towards Law, where he was leaning against the wall, despite that it wasn't his plan, he knew he was the one knowing the most about the Vinsmokes, except Sanji, which none of them wished to ask.
"Two of the children are still free, and their father. Besides that, they have underlings" he started, not caring if the others answered him or not. "I recommend four groups, who's with who I don't care about as long as Sanji is safe"
"He is not going to be with you?" Ace couldn't hinder himself from asking, but for once he didn't get a cold look from Law, more a tired one.
"Being in the same group as me, will increase the danger he is in since they fucking hate me the most over there" Law stated, all of them could understand why, but none of them said anything about it.
"Hm well let's make the groups than" Luffy announced, resulting in people splitting up in groups they found themselves comfortable in.
"Go with Sanji" Law looked at Bepo and his friends, Hawkins and his men as well. Law couldn't hinder himself from smiling, seeing that Marco had chosen to stand by Sanji's side already. Marco was an enemy, but out of all the people in the room, he was the one he trusted the most, he was also the one who seemed to understand Sanji. Law knew Sanji would be safest around Marco, and he needed to except that, however he was glad that he was the only enemy in Sanji's group, and even if he was one of the strongest, he hopped that the other men would be able to do something to protect Sanji from him if needed.
"I am going with you" Cora-San soon stood next to him, and despite that he had preferred if his father was with Sanji, he knew he couldn't be all alone. And there was no one he rather have next to him on the battlefield, no one he trusted as much.
"Thank you" he honestly said and his father hugged him.
"Would it be possible for me to accompany you?" Sabo asked, making both men look at him, before they looked at each other, before Cora-San smiled.
"Of course" he answered "We may be a smaller number and the others, but we will be an elite team"
Cora-San smiled jokingly, making Law sigh, and Sabo smile. Cora-San had no information about how well Sabo fought, but willingly join the team who had fewest members meant you had to have some comfort in yourself at least.
"Everyone read?" Luffy asked once more seeing how his gang chose to stay by his side, except Robin who followed Aokiji to Smoker's side. The marine looked the least happy having Ace and his brothers with him, however he didn't comment it as they soon sat off, leaving Vivi, Pell and some of Hawkins men behind to defend the hospital if needed.

"Deep breath" Marco almost whispered the words to Sanji as he walked next to the blond, who was on the brink to panic. He tried to hide it and how it got worse as they got closer to his family home, however Marco had soon catched on. Sanji didn't answer him, only staring into the distance, almost forcing himself to keep walking. "Sanji"
Marco's gentle voice made the blond turn towards him, resulting in him almost falling down. Marco caught him before he fell, apologising for touching him. The others walking in front of them hadn't noticed or pretended not to have.
"Do you wish to return? Or for me to call Law?" he asked and Sanji shook his head.
"I…I need to do this" he whispered and Marco knew he tried to convince himself more than anyone else.
"Do you wish for Bepo to walk next to you?" Marco offered instead, looking at the bear as he walked in the front, next to Hawkins. Sanji seemed to think about it and Marco didn't pressure him.
"No" he finally answered looking down. "…Can…can you continue walking next to me?"
Marco understood that the other man was ashamed of asking, however, he himself found it sweet, even if it angered him to see how much his family had messed with him.
"Of course, it's no problem" Marco answered, even giving Sanji a smile as he looked at him, while they got closer to the building. They had been walking in Big Mom's district for a while now, and so far, no one had batched an eye. Marco hoped the other groups was as lucky, approaching the buildings from other angles. As they got even closer, Marco noticed that Sanji took a step closer to him. The younger man was still a bit careful being around him, and to close, but for him to do this willingly, showed how afraid he was of their destination, and Marco tried to control his growing anger, almost hoping he would run into one of Sanji's brothers once more, having a chance to end them.

"Remember to be quiet Luffy!" Nami repeated for the tenth time, hindering him from shouting something as he ran inside. Normally that was the way he wished to do things, however he knew he needed to think of Sanji here, and what was best for him. If he announced his present, it would ruin their chance of take down the Vinsmokes.
"Where too?" Zoro asked and Luffy looked at his friend, glad he actually asked and chose not to try to find his own way, to get lost.
"Right" Luffy pointed, making sure Zoro followed them as they ran through some corridors. All of the groups had been assigned to different parts of the house, and they were told to eliminate as many people they could, making the reinforcement for Sanji's family as small as possible.
"Lethal or nonlethal?" Chopper asked. Law had told them all to kill anyone they saw, and it was a reasonable request for many reasons, however Luffy could never order someone to take a life, leaving that choice to the other person, because he knew you had to live with it for the rest of your life.
"You decide that yourselves" he answered as they ran down another corridor. "Gomu Gomu no Pistol"
The others had none to very little chance to react before Luffy had attacked the henchmen standing further down the corridor. The men hadn't noticed them until Luffy shouted, and it was too late to avoid the attack.
"So it starts" Nami almost sounded irritated as they all got ready for what would come next.

Law walked silently in the front, followed close by the other two, as silent. They had barely spoken on their way, having no need for words, knowing the plan, and it wasn't the place for small talk. Law knew Cora-San was keeping an eye on him, just as Law did with him. Both of them was worried over what may happen, mostly to Sanji and Bepo. Though Law worried about Sabo's reasons to go with them. He had stated it was because he thought they needed to at least be one more in the group, and since no one else volunteered, he did. None of them had questioned it, Cora-San even thanked him, however Law felt that there was another reason. He was far from sure what he could be, but he didn't like it. But it wasn't the fucking place or time to think about it, and hopefully he would never need to see the blonde one again, and worry about it.

Despite never entering the house earlier, Law felt like he had been here a hundred times, due to the blue prints he had. Right before they turned a corner, Law gave the other two a look. He knew that Cora-San most likely had noticed the present further down, having observation Haki as well, he was unsure of Sabo's abilities, but seeing the other man prepared made him think he had some level of observation at least.
"Look what the cat dragged in" Yonji's was was taunting as he was resting on a beam with some men under him. Law sighed, feeling irritated from only hearing the younger man's voice.
"Hello" Sabo waved, as they were two friends seeing each other, Yonji seemed a bit surprised at first before he laughed.
"Your entourage make me shiver in fear, an old man and a stupid brat" Law smiled a cold smile over how wrong the other one was, but he chose not to answer. He saw no meaning in delaying the killing, he had preferred to do it painfully, torture all of them, but he had neither the time or energy to do it to unimportant people.
"Kill them" Yonji sounded bored when he gave the order, not moving from the beam as his men got ready. Law kept a smile on his lips as he created a room, waiting for the bullets the soldiers lined up to fire. Seconds before they got fired, he saw how the rocks flew through the room, being thrown by Cora-San. Law never needed to say the words, being something both of them had done many times before. As the bullets got closer to them he made them switch place with the rocks, resulting in the soldiers getting shot to death. The walls and floor was soon covered in blood, making Yonji jump down from the beam.
"Useless, all of you" he didn't care if he stepped on the dead bodies as he walked towards them. "Well I admit that was fascinated, however, it ends here. And since I am too lazy to come up with something great to say to you at your final moments, just fill in the gap for me"

The other man clearly saw it all as a game, more than any of his siblings did or had done. Law was unsure if he even knew what had happened to his sister, or even knew his brother was missing and dead. Yonji soon took air, and despite some small difference, Law felt like the Vinsmokes all fought the same and he got prepared for his attack, only to see him aim his gun, as nothing had happened to his men. Law saw the rock fly through the man, who didn't even try to avoid it, as he fired of the gun. To late Law realised it was two shots instead of one. He saw the smile at Yonji's lips and waited for some pain, before he heard the painful sound coming from Cora-San. Law turned around in a second, seeing how his father fell to ground, as he laughed. Law felt how fear ran through him, seeing Cora-San's pink shirt becoming red. Law heard Yonji laughing before he saw Sabo jump towards the man, something Law couldn't care less about. His heart was raising as he reached Cora-San, kneeling at his side. The fear, panic and anger was all viewable in Law's eyes as he looked at Cora-San's who was nothing more than cold. Law felt like he was a child again, everything being all too familiar.
"I am sorry" he whispered to Cora-San who didn't answer as Law carefully examined the wound. It was bleeding, and being close to the heart, but thankfully it wasn't close enough to be life-threatening, if he could stop the bleeding. "Lay still"
Cora-San did nothing to hinder him as he started to cut him open, needing to stop the bleeding as well he could. Law had none of the medical equipment he needed to make an operation, but he could do something to hinder the other one from fucking dying.

"I can't do more" Law put his father together who only shrugged his shoulder and lit a cigarette, as he couldn't care less. Law didn't comment on Cora-San's coldness, knowing it would only lead to an argument. Cora-San was, just as Law had been for a few seconds, stuck in the path. Law wish the other one wasn't, feeling like he needed at least a smile from the blonde to feel a bit better. He shouldn't have fallen in such an easy trap and it was just luck that Yonji hadn't hit the heart. Law turned from Cora-San who did no attempt to get up, to see that Sabo was holding Yonji, as he waited for him to finish. Law walked towards the man who smiled proudly before Law punched him, breaking his nose. Sabo let go of the other man, offering Law a knife before he stepped back. Law took the knife, not reflecting over where Sabo had hide it as he stabbed the other man, showing no mercy.

Sabo know that handing a knife to Law would result in nothing else then a brutal murder. However, if it had been one of his brothers, he couldn't say he hadn't done the same. It would most likely not be as violent as Law's way, but it would result in nothing else but the other man's death. Sabo turned towards Cora-San who had moved to a sitting position, looking at Law, and to Sabo's surprise he saw disgust, almost hate. It was something he hadn't thought he would see from the other man, seeing how much he loved Law. It was a possibility that he disapproved of Law's method, but Sabo hadn't got that expression, he had only seen love from Cora-San, no matter what Law seemed to do. As Law stood up, letting the headless body feel to the floor in a puddle of blood, Law seemed to be as bloody as the corps, as he held the head. He whipped the blade of his clothes and handed it over to Sabo, who accepted it without a word. Law gave Cora-San a look, who just stood up and walked past Law. Sabo saw how the other man held back his anger. Seeing how the two men acted towards each other was a surprise for him, and he understood that there was more to the situation than he knew off, and he would need to tread carefully around the other two. Both men were stranger to him, but as they had acted up till now was a way he had gotten used to, their behaviour now was new to him. It wasn't a situation he was content to be in, but one he couldn't get out of and he had no other option than following the other two as they kept walking.

"Not this way" Ace almost shouted as he come running towards the others with men after him.
"Why are you hiding behind me brat?" Smoker muttered, making Ace grin to him.
"I like it here, I never get to be behind you old man" he answered as he stopped, pleased that he had gotten the men to follow him, into the trap.
"Did he just?" Jozu whispered to Vista who shrugged his shoulders, being just as surprised over Ace's words. The men who had followed Ace seemed a bit unsure towards the people who was standing there, and a few seemed to want to run away.
"Kill them" one of the men shouted, making a few of them ready, and they aimed at them.
"Wrong choice men" Thatch said, sounding disappointed at them, just as his brothers laughed.
"They are our enemies, not your younger brothers, schooling them won't work" Vista stated.
"Eyh brats" Smoker sounded tired, making the gang members turning towards him "Focus"
"Better do as he says, he can become an real cranky old man" Ace whispered laud enough for everyone to hear, earning a giggle from Robin and a chuckle from Aokiji.
"Fucking great" Smoker muttered before he launched an attack towards the men, getting tired of the other. With him taking the first step the others soon followed, sending some of them men running, until Robin used her devil fruit to make them fall to the floor.
"Wow lady, that's a special fruit" Jozu looked at the fallen men and then back at Robin, only to receive a warning look from Aokiji and a giggle from Robin.
"Let's continue" Thatch said, soon being followed by the others.

"Are you ready?" Marco looked at Sanji who he had an arm around. He was surprised that the blonde allowed him, or maybe he wasn't aware. Marco had placed it there when Sanji started shaking as they got closer to the centre of the house, where his father would most likely be. Marco was actually proud over how well Sanji handle it. He himself had never been in an even remotely similar situation, but he was more than sure he would handle it far worse than Sanji did. As they had ventured through the house, meeting some enemies, Sanji had managed to fend some of them off. All of them had him under observation, helping him when needed, but despite what little training he had and the fear he felt, he did well. But as they got closer and closer to the destination he become more frighten, and Marco had stepped closer, being careful to how Sanji reacted. However, the younger man seemed to seek his protection and Marco had no problem giving it.
"I…" Sanji tried to answer him, but was unsuccessful and Marco stopped, meeting the blondes eyes.
"If you prefer to stay out here, it's alright" he made it clear to Sanji that he didn't need to do this, he had nothing to prove towards himself or anyone else. Sanji seemed to think about it before he shook his head.
"No, I want to see them die" Marco was taken back by the coldness in the other man's voice for a second. It was understandable, but hearing him use that voice felt wrong, however he didn't comment it as walked up to the others, before they opened the door.

"How lovely of you to join us" Marco turned towards a man, sitting on a throne, and despite not knowing how he looked, he understood that it was Sanji's father.
"I am surprised that you got this far" one of Sanji's brother who had thrown himself in a chair next to his father, didn't even look at them.
"I must thank you for bringing home my son" the Judge stood up, starting to walk down the steps from where the throne was placed. Marco pulled Sanji closer without thinking about it, when he felt how Sanji tensed up next to him.
"Don't touch Sanji!" Luffy shouted as he come running from behind with the others barely being able to keep up. They were bloody, wounded and looked exhausted. Marco and the others didn't look much better, but didn't seem to be as exhausted, and he wondered how many men they had met on their way.
"So you are alive, what a pleasant surprise" the brother said. "I wish to keep him father!"
"He is all yours Niji" the Judge answered. "Men!"
As the order was given some of the doors opened, making soldiers walk into the room, but it seemed to be less than the Judge expected.
"Ha!" Luffy laughed, pleased to see the large man being disappointed. "Attack!"
Before any of the others had time to react Luffy had thrown himself at the men, soon to followed by his gang. At that moment Marco understood that they were more exhausted due to Luffy's methods than anything else.
"For Sanji!" Bepo yelled as he attacked as well, followed by his friends. Marco chose to stay close to Sanji, not letting go off him unless he needed, fending off the few men that reached them.

Judge seemed to be more irritated than worried as he returned towards his throne, where Niji was still placed, not making an attempt to move.
"Look like they started without us" Marco smiled as he heard Jozu's voice.
"How rude" Vista answered before both his brothers walked past him and joined the fight, as it was a lovely event. Marco threw a worried eye on his brothers, wanting to make sure none of them were hurt, and Thatch shook his head, giving him a smile, understanding all too well what he thought.
"We are unhurt" he said as he got closer, giving Marco wondering look as he was holding Sanji, one Marco only gave him a warning look in return, not to comment it. Thatch seemed to understand that the younger blonde would react badly in some way, and kept quiet, as he stayed close to Marco, begin able to help him.
"Come on old man!" Ace said to Smoker with a smile.
"If you was this eager to fight, I can understand why you got in trouble with Black Beard's men brat" Smoker muttered, but followed Ace none the less, having his back. Robin and Aokiji fought together, often in a combined attack where she caught them and he froze them, making it look ridicules easy.

"Niji" Judge ordered, making the blue haired one get up from his chair, looking irritated with their men.
"Yonji better have a good explanation for not stopping them, and being late" Niji muttered for himself, when he stopped as something landed in front of him. As it turned around he saw that it was Yonji's bloody head, and he looked up to see who threw it, only to meet Law's cold eyes. Law said nothing, only smiled as he saw anger in both Niji's and the Judge's eyes.
"Law" Sanji was about to rush towards him when Law only gave him a small smile, and signed for him to stay where he was as he walked towards his family, followed by Sabo. Cora-San walked up next to Sanji, who looked with horrid eyes on all the blood.
"Oh, nothing to worry about" he smiled at him, before he turned his eyes towards Law, and from the look he was giving the dark haired man, Sanji knew that neither of them was in a good place right now, and that made him worry about Law. Sanji almost walked after Law, wishing to pull him into a hug and show him that he was there, forgetting where they were.
"I will help him if needed, and if you wish to get closer just say the words" Marco's voice made him take his eyes of Law, and he smiled a thankfully smile towards the other man, but his voice had reminded him where he was and he stood still.

"Give me my son back and we will let you go" The Judge stated, earning him a few laugh from people in the room. "Finish them"
The order was more for Niji than the men who never stopped attacking them, with different result. Some of them had pulled back towards Sanji in the back, like Nami and Usopp, both bleeding from different wounds, and changed to range attacks. Chopper tried to ran around, patching up everyone he could, in any way he could, and he soon got followed by Brook who defended him as he did so. At first Niji tried to jump towards Sanji, taking out the ones in the back, however he soon gave up that idea, only avoiding Cora-San's shot due to the extra speed his armour gave him, and then it was barely. As he landed on the ground once more he he launched at Hawkins, only to be met by Law. The bloody man had switched place with the voodoo man, clashing his sword against Niji's armour. Niji was caught off guard for a second before he caught up and aimed a kick towards Law, who avoided it. Sanji was watching worryingly as the man who was his brother attacked the man who acted as his brother. Sanji wished for nothing else to do and stand by Law's side, fight with him, but even if he hadn't been scared, he knew that he would be in the way, and Law would be forced to protect him all the time.
"He is good" Marco spoke to him, in an attempt to calm him down. "Maybe a bit crazy"
Marco added after Law did an unpredictable move, and a risky one.
"He is" Sanji whispered, despite that Marco stood by his side, and protected him, he didn't wish to reveal more to the other man about Law's fighting than he could see.
"Whoever thought him, thought him well" Marco stated and Sanji only nodded, to be honest he didn't know who thought Law to fight, since it wasn't Cora-San. Sanji had asked once, only for Law to answer that he didn't wish to speak about it.
"Law watch out" Sanji suddenly shouted just as Law fended off an attack, only to have three men try to attack him in the back. Sanji felt that Marco was on his way to move, to aid Law when Sabo did it, attacking the men, having Law's back. Seeing that someone else in the room willingly would help Law made Sanji smile. Sanji was surprised that Cora-San didn't aid him, even if something had happened between them. Sanji turned towards him, to see that he pointed his gun, at first he thought that Cora-San hadn't fired because Sabo had hindered the attackers first, but when he looked closely he saw that Cora-San aimed at Law. Sanji blinked a few times, hoping he imagined things, but seeing how Cora-San followed his oldest as he moved around, Sanji knew it was real.
"Cora-San" Sanji barely dared to breath the words, not knowing that the older man would do.
"He is just like him" he whispered and Sanji had no idea of what he was talking about, as he turned towards him, giving him a cold look. Cora-San had never looked at him like that before, and those cold almost dead eyes, frightened him more than his real father did. But as Cora-San closed his eyes for a second, the look was gone and he smiled towards him, as he didn't know what he had done. Sanji turned away, just to see how Sabo pulled Law backwords to avoid Niji's blast. A few of the people in the room fell down due to it, including his father's men. He saw how the floor had cracked where Law had been standing. The men who had felled down, soon got decapitated by the others.

"Ooh Scary" the voice made most of the people in the room turn towards it, while Sanji felt like running away. He started shaking more than before, only to soon feel two set of arms around him, for a second he almost panicked, feeling trapped and fearing the worst.
"You want Cora-San to hold you?" Marco asked, and the thought of Cora-San's safe warm arms made Sanji almost answer yes, before he remembered the cold, scary eyes.
"No" he answered, staying where he was, feeling somewhat safe. He had preferred Law's arms, preferable faraway from there, but he wouldn't be able to get to Law without getting closer to his family and the man.
"Ararara, isn't this a surprise to see you alive Kizaru" Aokiji stated, sounding far from pleased.
"Ooh, just as it is to see you alive. And you brought friends" Kizaru turned towards the others, and stopped at Smoker. "Never did I thought I would get the pleasure to kill you as a bonus Smoker"
"As you would manage!" Ace shouted, making the old marine laugh.
"Ooh, is this the new one? Brave of you to dare take a another" Ace turned towards Smoker who had become pale, making Aokiji step closer with Robin by his side.
"Do you feel proud of yourself, forcing yourself up on a young boy" Aokiji taunted him.
"Ooh, I see that miss spy informed you well" Kizaru turned towards Robin who did nothing else but smile. "However, I am here to get back what I bought all those years ago"
Sanji refused to meet Kizaru's eyes, something Marco had no problem doing. Meeting the cold, desirable eyes almost made Marco let go of Sanji and making an attempt to kill the other man.
"Let him be! He is not even a boy anymore!" Luffy shouted, almost punching the man as he said those words, needing to be held back by his gang.
"Ooh, that's easily fixed. You see I have a wonderful friend who can alter age"
"You found Bonney" Aokiji stated, sounding displeased by that fact.
"She founded me, but that isn't the point" Kizaru walked further into the room as he looked at the Judge. "I thought you would have ended this already"
"Feel free to join in" the Judge didn't care to much over Kizaru's threating voice, earning a cold smile from the former marine before he turned towards the others.
"Maybe I should"

Law watched the pleading man at his feet, sobbing as he begged for his life. Seeing the Judge like that made it hard for him to imagine all the things he and his family had done to Sanji. Law turned around when he heard Sanji walking up to him, in company of Marco. The blonde walked through the bloody room, filled with separated body parts, fluids, and ice shattered all over the floor. Most of the ones who had followed helped them was resting against the wall being patched up by the reindeer, some others had gone to search the house for people being held there by force, freeing them. Sanji stopped at his side, and Law soon felt a set of arm around him, and Law hugged him back.
"Are you alright?" Sanji tried to see if he had any wounds, but due to all the blood covering Law already made it impossible.
"I am. And you?" Law asked, soon feeling how Sanji nodded as he started crying, due to the fact that he started to relax. Law stroke him over his back and pulled him closer as he met Marco's eyes.
"Thank you" he said, realising it was the second time he thanked the other man, who nodded in response, and Law was glad that the other one didn't do a thing about it, as he knew Mugiwara-Ya would have done. Law held Sanji until he relaxed, doing nothing to urge him until he was ready. "Feeling better?"
"I do" Sanji answered, glad that Law always was there for him when he needed it.
"What do you wish to do with him?" Law looked at the Judge who was mumbling things he didn't listen to. Sanji watched the man with fear, being close to him made him remember his hands up on him as he forced him to learn how to obey them men he sold him to. How his father and his siblings held him down, as they either made him give his father pleasure until he cum, or how they forced things inside him. "He can't hurt you"
Sanji knew Law was right, seeing that the man was chained, but for him it was hard to believe, that it was over, that his brothers was dead, and the man who bought him, and almost killed him was dead as well. Sanji remembered the first time he met Kizaru, when his father told him he was to be his husband, how his family didn't care what happened to him. How he had been bloody and badly hurt from the first time Kizaru fucked him. It wasn't until he managed to ran away and met Zeff, he understood that there was good people in the world. And it wasn't until he met Law and the others he understood that his family wasn't normal, that what they had done to him was wrong. Remembering all those things that he had to endure, made him feel anger instead of fear.
"Burn him alive" Sanji answered, almost surprising himself, but Law gave him an encouraging smile, and Marco who stood close by said nothing to judge him, making him smile as well.
"You wish to do it yourself?" Law asked, knowing Sanji carried a lighter. Sanji removed it from his pocket, together with a cigarette he placed between his lips, as he offered the other two men, both taking one.
"Sanji please" his father looked up, meeting his eyes, tear streaming down, but all Sanji did was smiled coldly, resembling Law's smile as he set fire to the man's clothes. It had been better if they had something to make him take fire more easy, but Sanji was pleased anyway. The Judge screams made the others look his way, some of them turned away as fast, even leaving the room, while other remained where they were or walked over. None of them judged Sanji, all of them may not agree with the method, but from what little they had heard they understood. The fire got reflected in Sanji's eyes as he never took his eyes of the man until he stopped screaming and finally breathing. As the man died he turned around, walked over the ice parts who had been Kizaru. Aokiji had managed to freeze him, after he wounded Nami and Vista badly, and before any of them had time to react, Smoker acted smashing the man to pieces. Sanji didn't oppose, he had even thanked the man as he had passed him when he walked towards Law. The others soon followed Sanji as he left the building to never return.

"LETS PARTY!" Luffy's voice sounded over the music and people eating. Sanji had made them all food as thanks, being the only thing he could give them, and even Zoro and Ace was pleased, being forced to acknowledge the other man's skill. Law hadn't opposed when Bepo ran along with his friends to fetch some alcohol, he didn't let Bepo know that he approved either, but decided to let it slip. Law watched as Luffy started running around, to soon be followed by some of his gang, leading to some strange dance. Luffy soon managed to get Ace, Jozu and Thatch to join them as well. And when Bepo returned with the other two, they threw themselves right in, even trying to get Law to join. He had answered that he would cut them all open if they even tried, resulting in them leaving him alone.
"Thank you" Law turned towards Hawkins when the other man walked up to him, handing over a glass of alcohol. "For saving me from Niji"
"Of course" Law hadn't met to answer that, he had meant to answer something sarcastic, but as it was too late to take it back, he took a sip from the drink. Hawkins looked at him, even smiling before he drank as well, only to soon join the others dancing. Law studied the others as they were seated, talking to each other. For a second it was easy to forget that they were all enemies, that as soon as they left the hospital, everything would get back to normal. When Cora-San joined the others on the dancefloor, only to soon make most of them fall and laugh, he left the room. His father had yet to speak to him, and if they had been alone, he knew that they would have argued already and Cora-San would have left. Law wished that Cora-San would have calmed down and feel better before that happened. However, seeing how he was friendly and warm to everyone else, hurt him more than he was willing to admit, and he chose to leave for a moment.

"Go after him" Marco looked at the door as Sanji looked past him, to see Law leave the room.
"He needs to be alone right now" Sanji knew when to approach Law, and when to leave him alone. And he wished to hug him, make him feel as good as he felt now, but if he sought him out now, none of it would happen. Sanji turned towards Cora-San who was laughing at something Bepo seemed to have said before he hugged the bear, followed by Luffy demanding hugs as well, something the man gave him. Marco had turned towards the older man as well, he understood that something had happened, something Sanji understood, but Marco was clueless about, but chose not to ask, and Sanji soon turned towards him.
"You want more?" Sanji looked at his empty plate, he wasn't really hungry anymore, but he didn't knew if he ever got to taste Sanji's food again, so he offered him his plate and the blonde wondered towards the kitchen.
"So?" Thatch soon sat down next to him "Is he your prince?"
Thatch was teasing him in a friendly way.
"I don't know" he admitted. He had taken a liking towards Sanji, however Marco didn't know if it was because he had rescued the other man, because he had felt like he needed him and he had been there, as he often was towards his brothers or something else. He hadn't thought about it, the thought hadn't even crossed his mind, mostly due to Sanji's situation.
"He could be, he actually seems nice" Thatch said as he raised his glass.
"He is, I enjoy his company, however after everything I don't think that is a thought that has crossed his mind, or one that ever would, despite what I could feel"
"Hm, you may be right, but stranger things have happened in this town, just take the battle as an example" Thatch smiled towards him before he stood up, as Sanji returned from the kitchen with more food.
"Here you go" he placed it in front of him and Marco gave him a smile as thanks before he started eating.

"Hi old man" Ace almost threw himself in the other man's lap, almost forgetting about how he wouldn't do things like that and that he needed to talk to Smoker about it.
"Get off brat" Smoker muttered and Ace gave him a hurt look, but did as he was told. Smoker didn't say anything, and neither did Ace, drinking in silence next to the other man. Ace could tell that something was bothering the other man, and truth be told he had a few things to choose from. Smoker had broken his code, and despite a good outcome, Ace knew it would be hard for Smoker to handle. He was till surrounded by enemies, drunk ones on top of that. It could be Ace himself, from what he did or say, and Kizaru's words. Maybe it was all of them. Ace wished to ask, but he didn't know where he and Smoker had drawn the line, how far he could go without angering the other man and ruing what they may have, if they had something left after Ace behaviour. Ace finished his drink, only to refile it and repeat a few times before he got brave enough to grab Smoker's hand and sneak out of the room, to find that Smoker didn't protest. Ace was unsure of where to go, but he soon founded himself on the roof of the building. He closed the door behind them, hoping they wouldn't get disturbed. Ace placed himself on the ground as Smoker was leaning against the wall, neither of them said something in a while. Ace turned his gaze to the stars, reminding him of the times he watched the stars with Marco, and how much he hated it.

"I am sorry for my behaviour" Ace forced himself to speak, knowing he needed to start, and let the other man know that he was sorry. Smoker sighed making Ace look at him.
"You are straightforward brat, and can be more than annoying. Truth be told, I do not wish for them to know more than possible, but they would have their suspicions, with or without your phrasing" Ace was pleased to know that he hadn't done anything to bothered the other man at least, actually more than pleased, he was fucking thrilled that it wasn't the case.
"Want to talk about it?" Ace offered, giving Smoker the chance, and therefore not overstepping it, he hopped.
"Memories" Smoker started searching for his lighter, only to have Ace lit his cigars before he could find it. "It has been more than one shock this past days, and all of them has brought up fucking painful memories"
Ace hadn't thought about it, but besides whatever Kizaru was talking about both Aokiji and that freak Cora-San was persons from Smoker's past, and meeting them again couldn't be easy. If people close to him had disappeared and left him to deal with all the shitty in town, pretending to be dead, he would be pissed as well, more than pissed.
"Want me to kick their ass?" Ace offered, earning a chuckle from Smoker.
"Would like to see you try"
"Just say the words"
"You would end up dying" Smoker finally sat down next to him.
"You have that little faith in me?" Ace pretended to be offended, however Smoker become silent and Ace concentrated on his drink.

"I guess we need to talk about it" Smoker started and despite being very vague, Ace understood what he meant.
"No, not unless you want to. It's nothing I need to know" Ace would listen if the other man wished to talk, as he often had done for him, however, he didn't wish for it to be forced.
"Can't say it's something I want to talk about, but it's needed, because of whatever this fucking is" Smoker pointed at them and Ace couldn't hinder himself from smiling, hearing Smoker think it's something, and not saying it's only for fucking. Sure they did more than fuck, but it didn't mean it was something, especially since Smoker seemed to be conflicted about it.
"It happened back before everything went to shit, Akainu was still alive, but after Aokiji fucking left" the anger over that was still clear, and Ace had so many questions about it, but he remained silent, not wishing to interrupt Smoker. "Life was shitty, but not as bad as it was now. We were a few that wished to bring Akainu down before it was too late, but with Aokiji gone, it was nearly impossible. Kizaru had no intention to take over, and I am not sure he would have been better than Akainu if he did. The few of us that wanted something else was close, and trust was important. It was only natural to become closer to some more than others though, and I got closer with a man named Kyansā, it didn't take long until we become involved. It made life better, can't say it was anything special, or the love of my life, but it was good and we made it work. And when Akainu got killed, we thought life would be even better, but things got worse. Our group soon got betrayed, blamed for the murder, Kizaru started torturing people, wishing for them to give up more accomplishes. Kyansā was one of the last persons he got hold of before he was forced to flee with the real spies. I found him skinned, and the rats had started to eat him. Well with him gone, Vegapunk sone gone as too, let's say I gave up, stopped trusting people and threw myself into work in hope to get the marines back to what they were when Sengoku and Garp was alive. And well that has gone fucking great. Even better knowing all the fucking people who left is alive, Aokiji chose to hide for ten years, great friend. And Cora-San, he left as soon as Sengoku died, fucking abandoning the marines and everything his father fought for, and for what? To raise this fucked psychopath? He always was a shitty marine, never doing his duties being gone long periods of time"

Ace was surprised to hear that Cora-San was the son of Sengoku, but it wasn't time to reflect over that. It was no wonder Smoker didn't trust him the first time he took him out, it was even a fucking miracle that he accepted. Knowing what he knew now, almost made him regret forcing the man to go out with him. However, seeing how the grey haired man was sitting next to him, made him think it may be worth it.
"Wow, I never liked the marines due to Akainu, but how you fucking didn't abounded them is impressive"
"You think I am an idiot" Smoker stated, making Ace smile.
"I do, feeling like it's not worth it, seeing you have more traitors and fucking drama than we ever had, but I still admire you for staying, and the marines couldn't have a better leader, even if they don't deserve you"
"You think I should join a gang?"
"Wow you are clearly drunk" Ace stated, never thinking those words would even slip out from Smokers mouth. "And can't tell you what to do. I belong to one, and I have never been happier, but that doesn't mean you will be, even sure you would hate it. And to me it doesn't matter, it's not like I am letting you fuck me, to brag about your title, even if it's an achievement"
Ace could see a smile on Smoker's lips and Ace smiled as well.
"And as long as you don't arrest me, I am pleased, even more pleased if you want to continue seeing me"
"Cocky brat" Smoker only answered, only to soon pull Ace down in a deep kiss.

"Sanji! Sanji!" Luffy ran over to him, smiling "You want to dance with us?"
Sanji looked at the dance floor, most of the others was up there, except Law who had yet to return, Smoker and Ace who both had vanished and Vista who was to injured to dance. Even Marco had joined them, after Sanji had told him to do so. With everyone up there, Sanji felt like it was to crowded for him. Despite that he was free from his family, he knew he had a long way to go before he could handle a lot of different situations.
"No thank you" he declined politely and Luffy nodded and sat down. "You can dance if you like."
"Soon" Luffy smiled as he stretched his arms to fetch two drinks. "Your food is freaking amazing! You have to make me some more!"
"You are always welcome here and I will make you some" Sanji said, meaning it.
"How about Senguko?" Luffy asked and Sanji had to think for a second before he understood that he meant Law.
"I think he will be more than alright with it" Sanji knew that Law was grateful, even if he may never say it.
"You are always welcome at our place! We don't have much but if you ever get tired of this boring walls, come over" Luffy offered. Sanji thought it would take a while before that would happen, if ever, but he nodded.
"Thank you Luffy, for everything" Sanji couldn't express how thankful and happy he was, however Luffy seemed to understand.
"Can I hug you?" he asked, earning a smile from Sanji as he stood up, showing it was alright. He was a bit afraid, still unused to unfamiliar hugs, but he knew Luffy would never hurt him that way, maybe hurt him because he hugged him to hard, but he didn't need to worry. The younger man was very careful as he hugged him and Sanji hugged him back, before Luffy pulled away, smiled and ran back to the dancefloor.

"You just gave him the biggest thank you, you could ever give him" Sanji jumped from hearing Usopp's voice behind him. "Sorry!"
Sanji shook his head, showing it was alright as he looked towards Luffy.
"Food and hugs. He doesn't do things like this to get something big in return, if anything. And he is always pleased with what little they give him. He just wishes to see his friends happy and free. And allowing him to hug you, to show that you trust him that much, was the biggest thank you, you could ever give him. You are a good guy Sanji" Usopp smiled before he ran after his leader, soon starting to tell a story. Sanji hoped those words was true, and that what little he had given Luffy was enough. He didn't felt like he owned the other man anything, but he wished to show his gratitude.
"Can I ask to borrow a cigarette from you?" Marco asked when he walked up to him, and Sanji only nodded in return as they left the room.

"It's going to be a struggle to quit once more" Marco said as he let the smoke from his second cigarette leave his lungs.
"Maybe I shouldn't have given you any" Sanji felt a bit guilty about it. He himself had never tried to quit, but he had seen a lot of people struggle to.
"I am a grown man, I can make my own mistake, and it's nothing you need to blame yourself for"
"Are you telling me, I shouldn't feel bad if I offer you another then?" Sanji joked earning a surprised look from Marco before he laughed.
"Pops is going to be disappointed" Marco took another as he rested his head against the fence, almost acting as a worried teenager.
"I am sure you would be if it was your son as well"
"I am the oldest, and should act as it. Not getting in to trouble and showing bad manners for the new recruits. I am Ace! Oh God I am behaving as Ace" Marco almost shouted, making Sanji laugh. Marco turned towards him soon smilig. "I made you laugh at least"
"I am going to miss this" Sanji admitted and Marco stood up, letting Sanji lit the cigarrete, before he was silence for a moment. He knew he would miss this before Sanji said anything, but hearing the other one say that as well took him off guard, and he got reminded of Thatch's words, however he wasn't sure what he could say without giving Sanji the wrong idea, especially since Marco didn't know what the idea was.
"You would always be welcome to visit the palace" he finally said, giving Sanji the opportunity to do so if he wanted. He knew that Whitebeard wouldn't oppose it, just as none of his brothers would. They may teas him about it afterword's, but they would be nothing but kind towards Sanji.
"You could visit here as well, if you wished for it. I promised Luffy the same, however I am sure Law would prefer you over Luffy" Sanji smiled a small smile, knowing that the younger man got on Law's nerves in a way Marco never did.
"I would like that" Marco admitted "And we could continue training, if you want"
"Yes. Sure my family is gone, but it doesn't mean the city is safe" Sanji looked out over what part of the town he could see.
"How do you feel about it?" Marco asked. He hadn't asked Sanji how he felt after everything, especially after setting his father on fire. That man deserved nothing less, however doing it yourself was always a struggle and it could affect you in many different ways.

"I know I should feel horrible after what I did, and what happened to them all, but I can't, I am just happy" Sanji released some smoke as he smiled.
"I can imagine you aren't the only one in town, celebrating their deaths" Marco said and Sanji nodded. He was unsure of where the people they found in the house had gone, but he could imagine them being as happy. "I have a hard time believing that they are really dead, after all this years."
Marco only gave him a smile in return, having no words to offer, and feeling it wasn't needed.
"I need to thank you, for everything today" Sanji said honestly and Marco smiled once more, a friendly smile.
"Glad I could help you" Marco had never handled someone like Sanji, so sometimes he had a hard time knowing what really helped the other man. He could guess by the way he acted and responded, but hearing the other one say it was better than guesses.
"I am just glad you did. I would never have even gotten inside on my own. Normally Law would be by my side, but I understood why he wasn't today. Cora-San having Law's back…" Sanji started but got reminded that Cora-San had aimed for Law today, even if he didn't press the trigger. "And well Bepo, he is sweet, but he…"
Marco seemed to understand what Sanji wished to say, without him saying, and it pleased him.
"So, really thanks" Sanji gave him a look and Marco smiled once more.
"You are welcome" he answered as he took another cigarette Sanji was offering him.

Law was leaning against the cold wall. He should have returned inside, a long time ago, mostly due to the cold, but he hadn't moved. His drink was long gone, and he was starting to freeze. However, he had no desire to see Cora-San act friendly towards everyone else. Him doing it to Sanji and Bepo was something he was used to, even pleased he did. But see him being friendly towards everyone in the room, except him, hurt. He was aware of why he acted that way, and his behaviour during the battle hadn't helped. But knowing why didn't made it easier to deal with. He laughed, he had ventured out here in hope that Cora-San would have calmed down next time he saw him, but he needed to calm down as much. He knew he would yell at the other man, even if he was calm, if he met him now, something that wouldn't help the situation. Law threw the glass, into the dark and he heard how it shattered up on the impact with the ground. For a second he felt like a boy again, wishing for nothing else than feel Cora-San's safe embrace around him, he had wished for that since he saw his father fell to the ground in horror. It wasn't a deadly wound, but it didn't make the memories disappear. He had seen him fall before, almost losing him that time, and how many times hadn't he founded him wounded. Law needed another drink, more than one, to get through this night and he turned around to head inside when he suddenly met Cora-San's eyes. The taller man looked down at him, with coldness, but also fear, and he understood that he saw him as Doflamingo, not Law.

Cora-San acted fast, and Law was soon pressed against the wall, held tight by Cora-San who soon sealed his lips. Law hadn't thought that was the way Cora-San would take, it had been a long time since he did, however it had been a long time since he had acted as Doflamingo in front of Cora-San's eyes. Law felt how the taller men held his hands, making it impossible for him to create a room, or even knock him unconscious as he had done the first times. As Cora-San moved his lips from his, and started moving down his neck it made it possible for him to try to talk to him.
"Cora-San!" Law started, only resulting in him being pressed tighter to the wall, apparently angered the other one. Law knew that he could most likely kicked the blonde, if he struggled enough, but that would more than likely result in the blond falling, and most likely down from the balcony, and he didn't wish to see him dead.
"Rosinante" he tried instead, resulting in Cora-San meeting his eyes.
"I am sorry, I will do better" Cora-San tried even harder and Law guessed he had sounded more like Doflamingo than he wished for, triggering something in the older man, as he let one of his hands wander over his body.
"Father!" Law said. He rarely, if ever called Cora-San father, despite seeing him as his father, but he hoped it wouldn't trigger something that reminded him of Doflamingo, and instead Law, and it did. As Cora-San had got burned, he let go of Law at once, who started massaging his wrist, despite the short time, they were a bit sour.
"Law!" Cora-San covered his face with his hands, ashamed as he sat down, crying. Law soon sat down next to him, taken him in his arms, all anger was gone. "I am so sorry Law"
"I know you are" the other times it had happened, Cora-San had been as upset, and Law knew his father didn't mean anything with it, however he was glad Cora-San never did it on Sanji.
"I am a horrible person, and a father. I even thought of shooting you during the battle" Cora-San confessed and Law kept quiet, not wishing to show the blonde how much it hurt hearing that. He knew Cora-San thought of it, because he acted like Doflamingo, however he had never heard that his father wished to kill him when he resembled him. "I am so sorry Law"
Cora-San hugged him, most likely feeling how tense he became, and Law could do nothing but hug him back.
"You know I love you!" Cora-San whispered between the tears and Law smiled a small smile.
"I do, and I love you as well" he whispered, kissing the other man's forehead.
"I would never hurt you if I didn't see…" Cora-San hindered himself but he didn't need to say more for Law to understand.
"I am aware" Law wasn't more pleased than the blonde that he was like Doflamingo, he most likely hated it more than Cora-San. However, it kept his family safe, to some extent, and he would turn into the devil to keep them safe. "You need to sleep"

Law soon felt the pain in his hand, after he smashed it through the wall in anger. It helped him forget everything for a short second, before everything got back, together with the pain.
"Law?" Sabo asked and Law turned towards him, seeing how he was about to exit through a window, and Law wondered what was wrong with fucking doors. "Are you alright?"
Despite that the blonde asked him that a lot, it still was surprising, and Law didn't trust those fucking words. No one else except his family asked that, because everyone avoided him and for good reasons. It was true that the blonde was polite, but what he did went beyond manners.
"Fucking great" Law answered as he started walking towards the stairs and his office.
"You wish for me to find Cora-San, or maybe your brothers?" Sabo offered and in any other situation he may have done just that, but not now.
"No" was all he responded. He had placed Cora-San in a bed and he feel asleep soon afterword's. Where his brothers were he didn't know, but he didn't wish to talk to them about this.
"Here" Sabo had walked up to him and he was offering him a handkerchief, and for a second Law wondered who fucking had those on them anymore, and why he offered it to him. "You are covered in makeup"
Law sighed and started to wipe away Cora-San's makeup. In another situation he would most likely have thought about it, but he felt like his mind wasn't with him.
"You should get some rest" Sabo advised him, only to earn a snort from Law.
"Leave my district and I will" he answered and Sabo didn't argued.
"Than how about a drink?" Law thought about rejection Sabo's offer, not because he wished to be alone, because he knew that would start a shit circus of thoughts, no because it was Sabo, and he volunteered. It was something about the blonde that made him unsure, he never overstepped, but he was always there like he was watching him for some reason. However, Law felt like he could kill the other man if he tried something and he nodded, signing for him to follow.

"I excepted Bepo to have taken it all" Sabo joked as he got offered a glass.
"He knew which bottles to never touch" Law answered sitting down opposite of him. Despite that Sabo didn't know the other man, and that he was a crazy killing man that no normal person would get close, he could tell that something was wrong with the dark haired one. He could understand that it was due to Cora-San, and seeing how Law was covered with his makeup, Sabo could guess all too well what had happened. It was a surprising thought, not thinking Cora-San would ever do something like that, but what was more surprising was that it didn't seem to be what made Law upset. Asking the other one if he was doing alright once more wouldn't be effective, so choose to remain silent, something Law didn't seem to be unhappy with. And despite all the people in the building, Sabo founded Law to be the most interesting one. He had spent most of his time at the hospital lately, and Law was still a mystery to him. He was pleased with what little he had got to know, but he admitted he wished to know more. Law refilled the glasses and Sabo started sipping on his second glass as he watched Law, resulting in the other man turning towards him.
"Do I have more makeup on my face, or do you only stare because you like what you see?" Law asked sarcastically and Sabo couldn't hinder himself from blushing. It was true that Law was attractive, but the thought of it hadn't crossed Sabo's mind.
"You are a puzzle and I am found of solving them, however you seem to be unsolvable" Sabo answered, earning a chuckle from Law to his surprise.
"No one is unsolvable Sabo. However, some puzzles aren't worth solving" Sabo heard the warning, but also almost how Law begged him not to do so, more for Sabo's safety than anything else. Despite being the cold, murderous person Law was, Sabo had seen small parts of caring and compassion. It was mostly towards his family, but it happened towards others as well. Seeing those moments made Sabo wonder why Law hid it. It was true that the kind didn't survive long in this town, however it didn't mean that you needed to be the way Law was. Other people had found a way to be strong and kind, as Whitebeard and Luffy. Law's way of acting scared people away, however few people would challenge Whitebeard, so who was Law trying to scare away that made him act the way he did. Sabo almost asked the man but chose to remain silent once more.
"You are a special person" Sabo said instead making Law giving him a look Sabo couldn't place.
"I could say the same about you" Law answered as he refilled their glasses once more and Sabo smiled, as he continued drinking, for once enjoying it, instead of trying to collect information.