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Luffy sniffed. "Grandpa came to the farm the next day and took me and Ace home. We never saw Sabo again. Well, until…'

With that, Luffy burst into tears, Sabo once again resting a comforting hand on his little brother's shoulder. "There there… I'm back now. For good."

"But your parents…"

"They left town years ago. They never found me, and even if they did, now that I'm an adult they can't touch me."

With that Luffy threw his arms around Sabo, tackling his big brother into a hug. Nami frowned, partially due to jealousy at the fact that Luffy never hugged her like that, but mostly for another reason… "So where did you go?"

Sabo looked up at Nami as he rubbed Luffy's back. "Huh?"

"In the letter you said you were going to buy a train ticket. Where did you end up?"

"I went to a few places actually. I eventually was taken in by someone though in a certain town."

Nami, not liking how vague Sabo was being, decided to prod further. "Who?"

"Just someone."

Suddenly Luffy looked up. "But where did you go Sabo? Did you ever actually become a pirate?"

Sabo laughed. "No, I never quite made it that far. I'm actually a trainee teacher now. I'm gonna be learning from a few of the teachers here. As for where I went? I don't suppose you two have ever heard of a place called Ohara, have you?"

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Law frowned as he entered the classroom. There was something familiar about the man in front of him, his new teacher. He was tall with blonde hair, with a tattoo over his eyes and mouth. There was no doubt about it. This man looked very similar to Doflamingo.

The teacher, realising by now that Law was studying him, stood up. "Hello. I'm Mr Corazon."

"Trafalgar Law."

"Hn. Sit down."

Law complied, taking his usual seat next to Kid, who scowled at him as he sat down. "What was that?"

"This teacher…." Law whispered, not wanting Mr Corazon to hear. "He looks a lot like Doflamingo."

"So?"

Law blinked before remembering that Kid didn't know who Doflamingo really was. To him it probably just seemed like Doflamingo had moved town and had been replaced. "It's nothing, just kind of weird, that's all."

Kid yawned. "Whatever. Say, did you hear about what happened earlier?"

"No. What happened?"

"Some new kid was picking fights outside. He seems like a real jackass."

"Huh. He tough?"

Kid snorted. "Nah, he seems like the kind who'll only pick on people weaker than him and then crap his pants at the thought of an actual challenge."

Law nodded. The two sat there in silence for a bit, Law's mind drifting back to Vergo. Kid frowned. "Are you OK dude?"

"Hm? Yeah, why?"

"You seem kind of… distracted."

"Yeah, I'm fine, just worried about our final year I guess," Law lied. Kid laughed.

"What does a genius like you have to worry about? You'll pass easily. It's idiots like me who should be worried."

Law smirked slightly. "I guess."

######

"R… Rebecca!"

Kyros sprinted through the now busying streets, ignoring the weird looks he was getting, probably because he was a large, heavily muscular man wearing an apron running around outside in public.

He had been attempting to bake a cake for Rebecca to surprise her when she got home from her first day at the new school. It was then that he ran into a problem. He wasn't sure whether Rebecca preferred Chocolate or Strawberry cake.

So naturally, he had tried to call her phone to ask her this oh so important question, but he received no response. After trying a couple of times, he heard a faint ringing sound coming from upstairs, in Rebecca's bedroom. She had left her phone at home.

And so now Kyros was sprinting towards the school, not even taking the time to remove his distinctly feminine apron, to deliver the phone to Rebecca. If she didn't have it, how would she be able to call him if she got into trouble?

He skidded to a halt outside the school. "This is the one, right?" he muttered to himself.

As soon as he entered the building, a bell rung, signalling it was time for the first lesson. All round Kyros, the classrooms were opening and students were filtering into the corridor, most of them somewhat amused by Kyros' unusual attire.

Kyros didn't care though. For all he knew, Rebecca could be in danger already! He had to find her!

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Zoro scowled as a tearful Luffy took the seat next to him in Math class. "Where the hell were you this morning? And… are you crying?"

Luffy sniffed a couple of times before bursting out into tears. "I'm just so glad to see him again!" he wailed, grabbing Zoro's shirt and blowing his nose in it.

Zoro jerked backwards, glaring at first the mess on his shirt and then at Luffy. "Don't do that! Jeez, this is so disgusting… What are you talking about anyway?"

Before Luffy could reply, the door opened, and in strolled Mr. Aokiji, his eyes immediately resting on Zoro's shirt. "Ugh…. OK, I don't want to know what that is, but I don't want it in my classroom. Go clean yourself up."

Zoro gave Luffy a dirty look before getting up and walking out of the classroom. Mr Aokiji rolled his eyes and closed the door.

Zoro looked down at his shirt, having to pretty much hold back the vomit. He really wanted to get the soiled garment off him, but he couldn't just walk around shirtless.

Incredibly, a solution was literally just around the corner. Standing there, looking totally lost, was a confused Kyros, having no idea how to even begin to figure out where exactly his precious daughter was.

"Excuse me," Zoro called out, attracting Kyros' attention. "I don't suppose I could borrow that apron could I? My shirt got… ruined, so I need to quickly go home and get a new one. I'll bring it back as soon as I'm done."

Kyros winced at the mess on Zoro's shirt before removing the apron and tossing it to Zoro, who took his shirt off and replaced it with the apron. He then threw the soiled shirt in the closest trash can, knowing that even if he washed it, he'd never be able to wear it again. "So are you a new teacher or something?"

Kyros shook his head. "No, I'm just looking for my daughter. She forgot her phone, so I came here to bring it to her."

That seemed a little weird, but Zoro shrugged, figuring he didn't know anything about parenting. "What year's she in?"

Kyros narrowed his eyes. He wasn't gonna let this guy make any moves on his daughter. "Why?"

"If she's in my year she'll have Math now. If she's in the year below, they've got English I think."

"Oh, right. Well if you're a senior, then she'll be in the year below, yes."

Zoro turned around and began to walk off. "She'll have English then. I would give you directions, but that probably wouldn't be a good idea. There should be some signs somewhere though."

With that, Zoro went outside, about to head off in the direction of his house before he mentally slapped himself, wondering how he'd missed something so obvious.

How was he supposed to find his way home on his own?

Zoro sighed for a second before pausing. He turned around, although the man from before was gone now. "Don't I recognise that guy from somewhere?"

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"So," Mr Mihawk began, addressing his elite Math class. "We're going to have a visitor in today's lesson. He's a trainee teacher, and he'll only sit in the back and observe. You don't have to interact with him, he's only here to watch."

Everyone dully nodded, no one really caring that much. That changed however when the door opened and in strolled a grinning Sabo. "Hey!"

Nami, seated next to Robin, scowled. "This guy again…" Yes, she was actually jealous. Robin on the other hand looked shocked.

"Sabo…."

"Oh hey, Robin! It's been a while, huh? Koala was hoping you'd be in this school. She'll be really happy to see you again!"

Nami looked between the two. When Sabo had said he was from Ohara, she didn't think that would mean that he actually knew Robin, but it would seem that it did. "Well that's a weird coincidence… Luffy's older brother just happens to know Robin as well. Am I the only one who doesn't know about this guy?"

Robin blinked. "Luffy's older brother?"

"It's a long story. He'll probably tell you and the rest of the guys at lunch. Or Luffy will. Seeing as he's so happy to see him…"

Sabo stopped next to Nami and Robin's desk. "You know Luffy Robin? That's amazing!"

Robin was about to reply when Mr Mihawk cleared his throat. "If we're quite done… I would like to start the lesson."

Sabo jokingly gulped, further pissing off Mr Mihawk, before heading to take his seat at the back of the classroom. "Apologies Sir."

Mr Mihawk rolled his eyes. He could definitely see how this guy was a relation of Luffy's.

######

"Excuse me, Rebecca!"

Rebecca turned around to see her homeroom teacher, Violet hurrying towards her. 'Oh Miss! Hi!"

Violet smiled kindly at her niece, before catching herself, remembering she had to keep their relationship professional. Rebecca didn't know she was her aunt after all. "Uhm, I was just wondering how you've found the school so far. I know we're only at Lunch on the first day, but still…"

Rebecca laughed. "It's really nice. The people here are very friendly, especially our class. Those two boys are really funny, huh?"

Violet giggled, figuring she was referring to Bartolomeo and Cavendish, who had spent the entire half an hour before lesson 1 hurling insults at each other from across the classroom whilst the rest of the class tried but failed to ignore them. Still, they had nothing on Zoro and Sanji. They were about to say something when they heard voices coming from around the corner.

"Could I please have your autograph?"

"I can't believe someone this famous is at our school!"

Rebecca and Violet looked at each other before turning the corner. In front of him were about ten boys or so, crowding around a familiar face. Violet gasped and ducked back around the corner, although Rebecca didn't notice as she was too busy staring, appalled, at the man in the middle of the crowd. "Dad?"

Kyros' eyes lit up at the sight of his daughter. He squirmed out of the grasp of the boys. "Oh Rebecca! I've been looking everywhere for you!" He dug into his pocket and produced her phone. "Here, you left this at home. I was trying to call you, but I couldn't reach you because obviously you didn't have this! Although I can't remember why I was calling you now… Oh yeah, what flavour cake do you want me to make?"

Rebecca was about to reply when a voice came from behind her.

"No way! It really is Kyros!"

Standing behind her was Sanji, Law and Kid, with Usopp and Chopper a little bit further behind. Kid and Law were smiling admiringly at Kyros, whilst Sanji was having a hard time deciding who he liked more between Rebecca and her father.

Usopp blinked. "Who's Kyros?" He whispered to Chopper. The smaller teen shrugged, but Kid heard.

"Kyros used to be a professional soccer player. But not just any player. He's the country's record goalscorer and probably our best every player!"

Law ripped a page out of his Math book, something which Mr Mihawk wouldn't have approved of. "Could I please have your autograph sir?"

"Me too! er… please." an excited Kid asked.

"Uh… yes, of course…" Kyros replied, quickly signing the items. He turned around to address his daughter again, but she was long gone by this point. "Rebecca?"

######

Violet gasped. She was out of sight of Kyros now, thank god, but this had serious implications for her. Kyros knew her! Not just that, but as far as he knew, she was dead. If he ever saw her…

"Yo Miss!"

Violet was pulled from her thoughts by the sight of a happy looking Bartolomeo approaching her. "Bartolomeo! Hi!"

"You wouldn't happen to know which way the cafeteria is, would you? I'm hoping that I can eat at the same table as Lu… As L…. As Luf….."

Violet blinked. She still had no idea who it was that Bartolomeo seemed to admire so much to the point that he couldn't even bring himself to say his name. "Uhm, yes, it's just over in that direction. I was heading over there myself actually with… Rebecca!"

That was right, she had to leave Rebecca to get away from Kyros. She hoped that she didn't get suspicious of her. The last thing she wanted was for Rebecca to be a little scared of her. Bartolomeo looked around. "Where is she?"

"Huh?"

"Rebecca. You said you were with her."

"I was, but then we got separated. It's fine, let's just go to the cafeteria."

Bartolomeo blinked as Violet began walking off, it now his turn to wonder why his teacher was acting so weird.

######

"Robin!" Koala squealed, tackling the older girl into a hug.

The dark haired teen had been sitting down for lunch with Nami, Franky and Brook, waiting for the rest of their friends to arrive when Sabo had entered the cafeteria, leading a giddy Koala behind him.

"It's been such a long time!" Koala babbled, still clutching onto Robin tightly. Said girl smiled.

"Well, a year…"

"It feels like way longer."

Nami looked at Sabo, who was standing at the edge of the table, looking around for a sign of his little brother. It was strange for him to be anywhere but the cafeteria at lunch after all. "So how exactly do you two know Robin?"

"We used to go to the same school," Sabo replied, although he wasn't looking at her, still searching for Luffy. "I didn't really know Robin that well since I was, I think, five years above her? But Koala's just one year junior to her, so they knew each other a lot better."

Robin smiled sadly. "Koala was one of the few people that was kind to me and didn't judge me because of… you know. Well, Koala and Sabo of course."

Sabo sighed. "To be honest, I didn't know much about you when I was a student there, Robin. It's only after I left school that you and Koala became closer. If I'd known more when I was actually there, I would have tried to make it easier for you."

Nami nodded slowly, thinking it may be best to change the subject. "Where is everyone?"

Just then the door swung open and in came Kid, Law, Sanji, Usopp and Chopper. The latter three separated from the the other two and made their way to the table. "Sorry we're late," Sanji apologised. "There's this really famous guy here, and-"

"Don't care," Nami interrupted. "Where are Luffy and Zoro?"

Sanji blinked. "I haven't seen Moss head since we were with Mr Shanks in the morning. As for Luffy… Yeah, I don't know either."

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Luffy frowned at the sight in front of him. sitting on the ground next to his locker was a very upset looking pink haired girl. "Um… are you OK?"

Rebecca, genuinely not noticing Luffy, looked up. She quickly got to her feet and moved out of the way. "Oh, sorry, is this your locker?"

Luffy flashed her his signature toothy grin, bringing a small smile to her face. "Yeah, but it's fine. I'm glad that you're smiling now."

"Yeah. Thanks uh…"

Luffy grinned and held his hand out to her. "I'm Monkey D Luffy."

Rebecca smiled, taking the hand. "I'm Rebecca."

Luffy was about to say something when the two teens heard the sound of heavy panting. They turned around to see Kyros standing there, bent over slightly, looking like he needed to catch his breath. "R… Rebecca! Th… There you… are!"

Rebecca pouted and turned away from her father. "What do you want?"

Kyros' heart sunk. He hated it when Rebecca was in a bad mood with him. It was literally the only thing that could upset him. "Please don't be angry. I only wanted to give you your phone…"

Rebecca held her hand out, taking the object. "OK, well I have it now. So can you please go home. It's really weird for you to be here. It's kind of embarrassing…"

Kyros turned his around, his shoulders slumped now. Rebecca was upset with him, that was his day, no week, ruined. He was so upset that he didn't even register the fact that Rebecca was with a boy, something he had forbade. Luffy watched as the now depressed Kyros trudged away. "Is that your dad?"

"Yeah. You know… I think I'll have to apologise to him when I get home. He was only trying to be helpful. That's what dads do I guess…"

Luffy shrugged. "If you say so. I never knew mine."

Rebecca blinked. "Huh?"

Luffy grinned, slamming his locker door shut and punching both fists in the air. "Yosh! Food time! You wanna come Rebecca?"

"Uh, yeah sure, but what was that about your dad-"

Before she could finish the question Luffy grabbed her hand and began pulling her in the direction of the cafeteria.

Pretty hectic chapter there tbh. Lots of stuff happening, so I hope it didn't make for too difficult reading.

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