Hi everyone! Here is another chapter again! OMG I am so glad by the way. I have received my last notes on the tests I had, and I am going to the fourth grade. I am so relieved. So, the good news for you guys, I have summer holiday in two weeks or so. Then I can write a whole bunch and work on my music too! I am so glad that I can relax now. I really love to write for all of you. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. My first language isn't English and sometimes I have a hard times using different words, but I try. I just hope you enjoy the story. That was all for now! Bye~

~Rebecca

Law stepped out of the plane, followed by Chopper, who was holding Hiriluk, and then by Corazon. Law glanced around, his eyes shadowed by sunglasses, and he watched as the crowd roared at his return. Chopper hid behind him and Law laid a hand on his head, comforting the fifteen year old. Law watched as the cops tried to hold back the masses and the press. He chuckled and looked on, spotting his friends in the back of the crowd. Law bend down and pointed into the crowd, showing his their mutual friends to Chopper. The little kid squealed happily and was about to run to them when he remembered the crowd. Law chuckled once more and whistled for Corazon. The dog marched forward and began barking at the people in the way, they parted like the sea had been split and let the duo through.

Law was greeted with a flying Luffy and he sidestepped, letting Luffy face-plant into the street. A few bystanders gasped, but frowned as Luffy stood and attacked the taller male from behind. Law managed to keep his balance and grinned as Luffy hugged him from behind. The straw hat wearing boy wailed into his shoulder and shouted things as 'I missed you Law!' and 'I'm so glad you came back!'. Law didn't even listen to it as he smiled at his other friends. Nami waved at him, Robin just gave a smile. Ussop and Franky were beaming at him and Brook was waving, too. Law spotted Zoro and Sanji a little more at the back. Sanji smirked at him while Zoro kept his stoic gaze, but Law saw a small smile tug at the corner of his lips. Law frowned as soon as he noticed the bandages sticking out from under Zoro's short sleeved shirt and he wondered what the swordsman had done this time.

"Chopper!"

The weight on Law's back disappeared and he really did fall forward this time. He caught himself and turned to see Luffy hugging the fifteen year old doctor till he turned blue. Law bit his lip and said,

"Luffy-ya, your going to kill Tony-ya."

Luffy gasped and let go of Chopper, who gulped in air, but managed to smile at the young adult. Luffy began blabbering about how he had been holding up without Law and Chopper. Law himself shook his head and greeted his friends. Nami, as always, was interested in how much money he had gotten while working. Robin was interested if he had learned anything about the country he had been in. Ussop wanted to know nothing, finding it all way too scary. Brook wanted to know about the music and Franky about the architecture. Sanji wanted to know about the food and Zoro asked a small question about the weapons they used. Law answered them all as they walked out of the airport, of course followed by the mass of people and the reporters.

When they walked out of the building, Law watched as a massive limousine pulled up and opened it's doors to them. He glanced at Robin, knowing it was hers, and smiled. She smiled back softly, motioning for him to go inside. Law stepped in, noticing the luxurious leather and the small fridge with drinks in it. He sat down next to the window that separated them from the driver and looked at the door-opening.

Nami and Robin stepped in and sat next to the fridge, each taking a glass of white, sweet smelling, whine. Franky and Brook had to duck to get in but got comfortable on the other side of Law. Chopper hopped in next, together with Ussop and Luffy, chatting away about something small. Last were Zoro and Sanji. Law noticed Zoro wince as he stepped in the car, but the swordsman knew how to mask his pain quickly. Law was going to pester him about it later, he was a doctor after all.

Law got back to his train of thoughts and wondered if the club was still up, with all the fight and stuff going on. He wondered if Luffy had been beaten, and why Zoro was injured, had he fought yesterday? Sanji looked fine thought? And when Zoro fought, Sanji fought, so Law wondered why Sanji was fine, and Zoro was not. Law decided to ponder on it on a later time and focus on this moment in time. He smiled as Zoro sat next to him and Sanji on Zoro's other side. The blond smiled at him and plucked a cigarette from his pocket. Then he turned to Robin.

"I can smoke here, right?" he asked.

Robin nodded her head and pushed a button. The roof of the limousine, which was made of glass, slid open a bit and let in the evening air. Luffy beamed at it and started to shout out how cool this car was. Law shook his head and resumed his former occupation. He waited till Sanji had lit his cigarette and took a long drag before saying anything. Sanji noticed this and took the extra time to puff out the smoke slowly.

"Thanks, you guys," Law said.

Luffy looked a little confused before saying, "We're your friends, we'd do anything for you Torao!"

Law smiled at the nickname Luffy had given him years ago, when they first had met. I had begun with Tra-guy, went to Traffie, and ended with the now still used Torao. Luffy did occasionally call him law, but only when he was dead serious. Luffy seemed to be unable to pronounce his last name; Trafalgar, which confused the surgeon to no end. How was he unable to do that? It was easy, right? Law accepted the compliment given to him and focused his attention on Zoro.

"How did you get all those wounds, Zoro-ya?" he asked softly.

The others didn't hear him, only Sanji did. Zoro eyed him for a second before sighing heavily.

"I got attacked earlier this afternoon. Some guys from Hawk Eye probably. They wanted to know something about a stolen sword. Shot Koushirou, Kuina and me, one got killed and the other is in police custody," he said.

Law nodded and turned his upper body to look at Zoro a bit better. "Did you go to a doctor?" he asked.

Zoro rolled his eyes at him. "No, you two where our only doctors. Sanji patched me up."

Sanji smiled sheepishly from behind Zoro and rubbed a hand over his neck. Law grinned and turned back to his original position. Then he said,

"Then I'll have to look at it."

Zoro paled considerably and Sanji choked on his breath.

Law laughed.

o-o-o

Law discovered Sanji had a bullet in his leg.

He scolded the blond and had to use force to get the bullet out. Luffy had held the blond down while Franky held Zoro back, not wanting the swordsman to intervene. Luckily they were at the club, the walls were sound proof. Sanji had screamed bloody murder as Law pulled the five millimeter bullet out and threw it in the trash. The rest of the club had gone to the back room, waiting 'till Law was done. When Law got the bullet out, Sanji collapsed into a panting, gasping mess on the floor. Blood was seeping from his right leg and Law ordered Luffy to wrap it in gauze and bandages, after he had stitched it up.

Then the doctor turned to Zoro. The green haired man paled and tried to wriggle out of Franky's grasp. He failed, miserably. Law stalked up to him and opened his jacket, pulling up his shirt. He inspected the wound on his side, and noted that Sanji had done a nice job. He inspected the other's as well and decided they were fine. Zoro sighed in relief, but it wasn't over yet. Law laid his hand on Zoro's forehead and noted his fever. He gave the man some aspirin and told him to go easy. Zoro nodded his head as Law stalked back to Sanji.

"How can you just let that bullet stay in your damn leg, idiot!" he growled.

Sanji murmured a soft 'sorry', but it went unheard by Law as he checked Luffy's bandage work. He was satisfied and gave Sanji a painkiller. The blond took it gratefully and thanked the surgeon. Law brushed it off, saying he'd do that for all his friends. Then they all went to the back room, where Robin had started the party.

"So?" Nami asked as they came in.

She noted Sanji's sweaty face and Zoro's flushed one. She frowned and asked what was wrong.

Law answered, "Sanji-ya had a bullet in his leg, and Zoro-ya has a fever."

Nami rolled her eyes and sat down at the table, getting comfortable on one of the cushions on the floor. Law joined her and Chopper sat next to him. Robin had managed to get a team of chefs out of a restaurant, making sure that Sanji approved so that he didn't need to cook. The food was served and they all ate happily, chatting and catching up on each others daily lives.

"So how was it in Africa?" Franky asked.

Law swallowed his last bite of meat and said, "It was alright. I didn't really like it there though, it was hot and everybody was sick. Like, everyone."

Nami snorted and added, "But you where there to fix one of those, right?"

Law nodded, a smile gracing his lips. He turned to Chopper and nudged the teens side.

"What?" Chopper asked.

"You tell them, you where there longer then me."

Chopper nodded and began his story. Everyone was all ears. The food was still being eaten, mostly by 'black hole Luffy' though. At one time Sanji scolded the young adult and Luffy shoved more meat into his mouth as a response. Sanji got irritated and snatched Luffy's plate. Luffy tried to take it back, with Ussop's help. Zoro held on to Sanji with a pained face as the blond was about to fly over the table and tackle their Captain. A fight broke out and Luffy scampered from the room, Sanji hot on his heels. Everyone was laughing, and even more so as Sanji sent Luffy flying back into the room, a boot print on his face. Luffy tripped over the table then, landing on Chopper, who squeaked and took off. Luffy began chasing him, Sanji still angry. Chopper ran into Ussop, getting him to join the chase.

Finally, after a good ten minutes of laughing their assess off, Zoro caught Sanji's leg and tripped the blond. He yelped and landed smack in the middle of the table. Cutlery and plates flew everywhere, making everyone duck and look for cover. Sanji growled and jumped the swordsman, getting into a friendly fight. Law had the strong urge to break it up, but he wouldn't stand a chance against those two powerhouses. He shook his head and caught a plate full of meat. He showed it to Luffy, who immediately stopped running and sat down to continue eating. Ussop and Chopper had began to play around, laughing in the corner of the room. Nami and Robin where talking about the latter's job in a museum and Franky was talking to Brook about an improvement to the club. Law chuckled and felt at home.

Then suddenly the door opened, and there stood Shanks and Sabo, a total of eleven dogs around them. (Not including Corazon and Hiriluk).

Sanji shot up and raced towards his Dalmatian, Sora.

Zoro whistled and Kuina and Koushirou went to his side, two huskies.

Nami smiled widely as Bellemere, her Cocker Spaniel, jumped on her.

Robin smiled softly as her dog, an Afghan Hound, Olvia joined her side.

Ussop called for his Beagle, Banchina.

Brook laughed as his Greyhound jumped him and licked his face eagerly, Yorki.

Luffy called Ace to his side, his Golden Retriever.

Franky called his Pitbull, Bulldog and Pug to his side. Respectively; Iceburg, Tom and Den.

Law smiled, seeing that all their dogs were alright. He petted Corazon, who laid next to him. Chopper came skipping back in the room with Hiriluk in his arms. Shanks made his way over to Law and greeted him warmly.

"How was it?" the red head asked.

Law smiled and stood, shaking Shanks' hand. "It was fine, nice to see you again," he answered.

Sabo came to greet him as well. "Law, how have you been!" he asked, hugging the slightly taller man.

"I'm just fine, thanks for asking," Law answered, returning the hug.

"Tell us, how was work there?" Shanks asked.

Law smiled, began to tell how it was, and lost himself in the party.

He was home.

o-o-o

The night air was cold against his flushed skin. Law shivered and pulled up the collar of his jacket. Chopper, who walked next to him, grinned at this. Law rolled his eyes and gripped Corazon's leash a bit tighter.

"What's so funny?" he asked.

Chopper giggled and said, "Your just really cold. Me too, we need to adjust to the weather once more."

Law nodded his head in agreement. In Africa it had been so much more warmer. A harsh wind slapped against them and Law growled.

"Where are we staying?" Chopper asked.

Law perked up and said, "Sanji arranged a small appartement for us. It's near his house so it should be fine." Law turned the corner and glanced at the street sign. "He said it's small, but comfortable for two people. He also moved our stuff there. Whatever we had left here."

Chopper nodded and hugged Hiriluk to his body.

Law turned another corner and bumped into another person.

"O, sorry I didn't se-"

He was cut of as he looked up. His face paled and he took a step backwards. Corazon began to growl and Chopper looked up to see what was wrong.

"Law?" he asked.

Law didn't answer the teen.

"Nice to see you here again, Trafalgar..." a deep voice said.

Law swallowed and pushed Chopper behind him.

"What do you want?" the doctor asked, malice lacing his voice.

"Not much, just saying you should watch your back from now on," the man said.

Law didn't reply and the man chuckled. Then he turned and walked away. Law heaved in a breath and turned to Chopper.

"Who was that, Law?" Chopper asked, a bit scared.

"That was someone evil. His name is Vergo. And if what he says is true, we have a problem."

Chopper didn't know what to think, but he did know one thing.

Law had never looked more pale.

Hey everyone! I hope you enjoyed this chapter. I'll see you all next time! Bye~

~Rebecca