Chapter 36:

Surgeon of Death

Summary:

Izuku, Katsuki, Marco and Shanks fly to the Archipelago in search of Rayleigh and Law.

Izuku transforms and Katsuki and Shanks hop on. Marco hovers in his Phoenix form. Izuku trills at Marco's form. Katsuki translates "He thinks your Phoenix form looks awesome. He also says if you need to rest land on him."

Marco nods.

"If it comes to that you can guide me, and I'll direct the nerd where to go." Katsuki adds.

Katsuki pops a couple of explosions onto Izuku's neck, letting him know they are ready to go. Izuku leaps into the air with OFA and with a might flap of his wings he soars. Marco takes point and leads them toward the redline. Flying is always soothing to Marco, the relaxation he gets from flapping his wings is unlike anything else. He was not prepared for how fast Fuji can fly; he tires quickly. By the time they are making it to Marineford Marco needs to rest. He lands behind Katsuki and hold's on. He hands Katsuki a strange looking compass. Katsuki raises an eyebrow in question.

"It is magnetically locked to Sabaody Archipelago. Just follow it." Marco explains.

Katsuki eyes the thing and no matter which way he points the compass the needle stays locked on its course. He tweaks Izuku's course a few times after about another hour of flying Katsuki can see the cluster of Islands ahead. Shanks takes over steering Izuku to Shakky's bar, it takes 15 more minutes to land. Izuku ruffles out his feathers and shifts back into his human form. Shanks leads them into the bar.

There is an old man drinking at the bar, a middle-aged woman serves the man drinks keeping light conversation. She notices the newcomers and gasps; dropping the glass she was holding. She rubs her eyes not believing what she is seeing. The Man peeks over his shoulder to see who startled his barmaid.

"Shanks is that really you?" Shakky asks shakily.

"Yea, it's been a while hasn't it?" Shanks replies with a small smile.

The old man stands up, his presence intimidating. He approaches the new arrivals radiating Haki and unmatched power. Izuku and Katsuki answer in kind a rumbling sound coming from their chests. The Man laughs "Shanks you have a lot of explaining to do."

Shanks smiles disarmingly "I know, Rayleigh all will be explained. I actually came here to find a rookie."

Rayleigh observes the group, "They watched the execution, if your lucky they might still be around. Anyone in particular you're looking for?"

"The surgeon of Death." Izuku states.

Rayleigh looks at the two teens, "you are part of the group that helped Whitebeard, right?"

"Yes. We need certain people to be alive." Izuku states "You are the Dark King, right?"

"Yes." Rayleigh glares, not many people know this. At least no one this young should know this.

"Roger's first mate. I need to speak with you about what happened 900 years ago. A mutual friend told me the true history. I can't say much here but if you come with us everything will be explained." Izuku summarizes.

Rayleigh soaks in this information, there is a presence around the teen; that screams dangerous. But the teen is with Shanks and Marco, at least he can hear them out. He sighs "I don't know if Law is still on the island. I would check the coasts."

Izuku nods "Shanks Sensei we know who we are looking for, stay here and catch him up to speed." He gives Rayleigh a comms set. "Kacchan, Marco and I are going to look for the Heart Pirates."

Shanks smirks "Stay out of trouble"

Izuku laughs bright and wide "I'll try"

"I mean it brat. No matter what you see here do not start any fights. We are really close to Marie Geoise the Celestials come here a lot to purchase slaves."

Izuku bristles and is about to argue. He is cut off by a stern look from Shanks.

"We just left a war, if you attack the Dragon's they will send the entire marines here. I know we can escape but no one here will survive. We are on a time crunch. Do. NOT. Cause. Trouble." Shanks glares.

Izuku growls but relents with a sag "Yeah, I know Shanks. I just pisses me off."

Shanks smiles "Hopefully because of the war the Dragon's are still up on their mountain."

Izuku nods and leads Katsuki and Marco out. "Ok we are looking for Law, I'll go fly around and look around the water. Marco fly around the shops. Kacchan you're with me. Marco if you find him tell me over the comms."

Katsuki nods "Of course I'm with you Nerd." He smirks "someone needs to keep you on a leash."

"That's mean Kacchan" Izuku pouts.

Katsuki shrugs he'll apologize later. Izuku shifts into Fuji and waits for Katsuki to board. He shoots a look to Marco and they both take off in opposite directions. Izuku and Katsuki are flying around the coast when Izuku spots something. There is a few people loading supplies into a small looking submarine. Izuku trills and begins his descent. Just as they land, spooking a bear like man. Katsuki calls out "Is this the Heart Pirates?"

One of the workers wearing a Penguin hat stops working "Who wants to know."

Izuku can feel the irritation rolling off Katsuki so he whines and shifts best to leave the talking him. "My name is Izuku Midoriya. I have a proposition for your captain. Is he around?"

The Penguin guy picks up his box and heads to the hatch. He opens the hatch and shouts "Captain?!"

There is a muffled deep voice coming from inside the sub. "What do you want Penguin?"

"There's two people here for you." The man named Penguin responds.

"What do they want?"

"Not sure but I think they were the people who fought in the war with Whitebeard."

"Humm." Izuku's sensitive ears pick up the sound of footsteps. A few moments later a tall man exits the ship. He looks down at Izuku and Katsuki and smirks. "Why would two unknown power houses be looking for me?"

"Trafalgar Water Law, I know the truth and we need to talk. Please give me a moment of your time. What I have to say should not be said in front of your crew. If we do anything suspicious you can take my head." Izuku calls.

Law glares "Anything you have to say can be said in front of my crew."

Izuku smirks "Are you sure Trafalgar D. Water Law?"

"How do you know that name." Law Rages "Did that Pink Feathered Bird Brain send you."

Katsuki barks out a laugh "I like this guy."

"No but I am here because of him. Please Law." Izuku bows "I have a proposition for you."

"I'm listening" Law relaxes his frame a little.

"I know where he is. I plan to take him down. You in." Izuku states.

"Impossible, he is a warlord" Law gasps.

"So?" Izuku states "I killed Akainu." Ignoring the gasps of the crew.

"This nerd could have sunk all of Marineford if he wanted to." Katsuki states "The only reason why Pink Feathered Bird Brain is still alive is because he left us alone and we had to save Marco and Whitebeard."

"I assume there is a reason you are here for my help. From the looks of things you will have no issue taking him down on your own." Law glares "So why come here."

"Truth is I only want to take him down for you." Izuku states "I know everything, I know about Corazon. I know about Flevance. Truth is Law I need you. I can't tell you everything here, too many listeners."

"Fine we'll talk" Law sighs

Izuku sighs in relief "Thank you."

Izuku starts to transform and the Heart Pirates gasp and stand on edge. Katsuki hops up and peers at the pirate crew. Izuku growls low and long in his throat. Katsuki is about to translate when he is interrupted by a large bear. "He want's you to climb on his back, Captain."

Law looks at the wolf "Can I bring Bepo?"

Izuku trills in response. Katsuki nods.

"Bepo? Get on the wolf."

"Fuji" Katsuki states voice almost a growl. Law looks at the two in confusion "The wolf's name is Fuji."

Law nods "Fuji then."

Katsuki relaxes. He helps the Bear man who he assumes is Bepo onto Fuji's back. Law settles behind him. "Jean Bart, take charge. I'll be back soon."

Katsuki pops a couple of explosions on Izuku's neck getting trill and taking to the air in a powerful leap. Katsuki leans back "So I know all about you Law, but is Bepo a fruit eater as well?"

Law looks a Katsuki from the corner of he eye "No Bepo is a Bear from the Mink Tribe. I rescued him from captivity when I was 14, he's been with me ever since."

"I see." Katsuki ponders "So that is how he understands the Nerd?"

"Nerd?" Law asks

Katsuki laughs "Izuku is a Nerd. Spend more then 10 seconds with him and you'll see."

Law nods not knowing what to do with this information he decides he will stay quiet. He has a lot to think about any way. How do these two know him and his history, things he never even told Bepo. Him being part of the D-clan was a secret that died with Corazon. No one besides the Doflamingo Pirates know about him surviving Flevance and Amber Lead. He knows he has never met these two before, so how do they know all this about him. It terrifies him. He thinks back on all the wanted Posters since he started his piracy career trying to see if he would recognize them. He doesn't up until today no one seemed to know they existed. What were they doing with Whitebeard? Even the Oldman seemed guarded when he saw the teens. Where are the rest of the group. He wonders what that green fire does, he seen it surround the apparent son of Roger. He wonders if the teen is still alive. Without him noticing they land just outside of Shakky's Bar. Katsuki leaps off Fuji and Law changes his and Bepo's spot with two rocks. Izuku changes back into his human form.

Izuku smiles at the two and leads them into the bar. "We're Back Shanks sensei." Izuku calls.

"How did it go." Shanks asks.

"We found him." Izuku states "No trouble yet."

Shanks nods and studies Law and Bepo. "Come have a seat I was just about to explain things to Rayleigh"

Law and Bepo hesitate seeing such powerful figures in one room. Dark King Silvers Rayleigh, Marco the Phoenix First Division Commander of the Whitebeard Pirates, and finally Red- Haired Shanks one of the Yonko who went missing over 10 years ago.

Izuku gives the Pirate Captain a nudge "My offer still stands. Nothing will happen to you or Bepo."

Law nods and takes a seat at the bar Shakky pours him a drink. He knocks it back and relishes in the slight burn and warmth pooling in his belly.

Izuku clears his throat "Ok Rayleigh I don't know how much Shanks told you, but we have come from another world with the single purpose of finding certain people. I'm sure you know this, but Fuji used to be Roger's Devil Fruit. Ten years ago me and Kacchan were at a beach in Japan. I heard something calling to me, being 5 I went to investigate. The sounds led me to a Kiwi like fruit, I ate it. The world I come from Devil Fruits don't exist, I was not expecting to eat a fruit and get power from it. I freaked out, Kacchan came to me he thought my quirk came in. A week before this I was diagnosed as quirkless, a genetic defect that 10 percent of my world suffer from. With this diagnoses my dream of being a hero seemed so far away. See my world has heroes and Villains. Eating that fruit gave me a second chance to be a hero with my Best and only friend at the time. It gave me a second chance to keep my promise to him that we would be the best hero team our world has ever seen. After eating the fruit I started on fire, green fire. Kacchan wanted to test it out against his explosions. We went further down the beach and found Shanks and 2 boy's shipwrecked. They were injured and I wanted to help them, so I did. Something told me, my new power would save these strangers. We waited until they woke up. When they woke up, I brought them to my house where we found out they were from another world. We searched for a way back and found nothing. Shanks decided he and the two boys would stay there and Shanks would train us. We know about Roger and Dragon we know who Ace and Luffy are. I don't care what their father's did or didn't do; Ace and Luffy are my brothers I would die for them given a slim chance."

Rayleigh looks intrigued and Law looks impatient with intrigue underneath. Law sighs "If a history lesson is what you needed to tell me; you could have told us at my sub."

Izuku chuckles "I'm getting to it I promise. I felt I needed to state a bit about the beginning to give you some context. Anyways where was I…" He pauses with a pout "Oh right I remember, in my world there is something called Soulmates; Kacchan is my soulmate. Soulmate pairs are able to share abilities that is why Kacchan was able to turn into a wolf during the war. A week ago, me and Kacchan were practicing a shared quirk move and something happened. Kacchan started getting my wolf features; since Fuji is a devil fruit, we didn't think that was possible. I meditated and tried to find out what is going on through Fuji. Fuji told me since I ate his fruit his soul is now bound to mine. When I die, he will not reform into another fruit he will go wherever my soul goes. Fuji is the wolf god of souls; he was able to manipulate the soulmate ability so Kacchan can access his wolf features. He told us of a threat called the Calamity that took out his home world. He told us about that same threat was the reason of the Void century. He told us how JOYBOY summoned them to fight in this war, and how when JOYBOY was defeated they were sealed into fruits. He told us the true history of the void century. Told us the real reason the Celestial's want Ace and Luffy dead; it's not about their fathers that is just a cover up. The real reason why they want them dead is because they are descendants of JOYBOY. All Of the D-clan are descendants of JOYBOY. Including you Law. If Corazon never told you to hide your D initial from Doflamingo, he would have killed you. Doflamingo is a Celestial Dragon. The truth is your History tells you the Celestials are the descendants for the 20 Kings that banded together during the void century. This is a lie the celestials are the descendants of the 20 generals of the calamity." Izuku gives them time to absorb this information.

Rayleigh speaks up "Roger was the only person who knew the true history, all he ever told us was everything we knew was a lie. He mentioned JOYBOY before. The true history Is written on slabs called the Poneglyphs. Roger couldn't read them, but he could hear the voices of the people who wrote them. There was an island full of scholars who could read the ancient language; unfortunately the world government killed everyone on that island. To the public they said they destroyed the island because they were using the knowledge for global destruction. Since no one else could read or understand what was on the Poneglyphs they believed it."

Izuku nods "Yes Fuji told us that as well. After Fuji's warning, that night I had a nightmare. In the nightmare I saw people I didn't recognize but found familiar. I have memories I shouldn't have from then. Marco, Whitebeard, Mihawk, Rayleigh, Law, Zoro, Shanks' Crew, Law's crew, and many others are there I have a notebook of detailed information I remember from that nightmare on all of you and people from another place called the Elemental Nations. I came here with Shanks because I need all of your help. It is not just my world at stake here, but every world. This world falls within the next five years. I wish I could have done something to stop it, if I was alive and here 900 years ago, I may have had the chance." Izuku looks at Law a plead in his eyes "Law, I know you escaped Flevance under the corpses of your Family and Friends. I know about your hatred for the marines and the world government; how you tried to take your anger out on the world when you were 10. I know how the Doflamingo pirates found you and convinced you to cause mayhem under their flag. I know how they were grooming you to take the Heart Seat. I know how your relationship with Corazon started and how it ended. I know of the hospitals that turned you away because of fear the Amber Lead Poisoning was contagious. I know how Corazon betrayed his brother and found a fruit to cure you. And I know Corazon died in front of you after he took your voice and hid you in a chest."

"How" Law whispers. "How do you know all of this? I have never told anyone half of that. How could you know? How?" Law started in a heated rage but ended his rant on a choked sob.

"I know this because you told me." Izuku states sadly "I guess in my vision I have memories of taking down Doflamingo with you and in return you help us. I am not going to force your hand. I will kill Doflamingo with or without your help."

"Why?" Law whispers feeling raw and like his insides are bare for the world to see.

"Because of what he did to you. Because of the heartache and pain he caused you. Because Law I'm a wolf, and because of that I have a pack. Pack to me means more then family, or friends. Pack to me are people I would gladly give my life for. You become part of my pack. Even now I have this urge to protect you even though I have only truly met you an hour ago. With the memories I have I feel like I have known you for years. In the future you are pack and someone I view as my brother." Izuku states fondly.

Bepo gasps "Captain, I don't sense any lies."

Izuku feels guilty watching Law breakdown in front of him. He didn't want to hurt the pirate, but he couldn't think of another way to get the man to believe him. He hangs his head in shame and starts whimpering "I'm sorry, Law" Izuku chokes down his own tears "I'm so sorry." He approaches wanting to give his future packmate comfort but is stopped by Bepo's warning growl. Izuku whimpers in response and hands Bepo the communication Device. He explains to the bear how it works and to give it to Law if and when he wants to talk. He tells Bepo that even though he has to leave this world in a week Law can still contact them with this.

He walks over to Rayleigh and hands him one of the comms as well, with instructions. He goes to sit down with Kacchan. He wraps his tails around Katsuki.

Rayleigh sits silently after hearing all of this and the fact that he knows Shanks and Marco wouldn't lie to him. He considers Laws reaction to his own history and concludes the teen is telling the truth. He observes the teen that has been on his mind all day. He watches as a teen so fearless and ferocious in war cries over a man he shouldn't know yet. He watches as the teen seeks comfort in the other teen the same way his captain sought comfort with his crew. He smiles as he remembers the slightly warm tails that would wrap themselves around him; when the days were just too long and filled with loss. Those days when Rayleigh needed the comfort just as much as his Captain did. "I remember when Roger used to seek comfort the same way" he sighs something nostalgic in his voice.

"Oh yea, I can't believe I forgot something like that." Shanks recalls.

A few minuets pass Law has stopped breaking down, "The teen who got fatally injured you healed him right?"

The room is shocked silent. Izuku is the first to recover "Yes, my fire can heal internal organs as long as there is at least one cell left."

Law nods "How is he doing?"

"I know he will live, but I am unsure if he will have complications later." Izuku informs sadly.

"My devil fruit allows me to cut into people without drawing blood. I am a surgeon so if you'd like I can take a look." Law offers.

"That sounds amazing Law." Izuku smiles "If I could see the inside of his chest, I can heal any damage I missed."

Law nods and stands up. "How far away is the rest of your group?"

Shanks rips off a piece of paper and hands it to Law. "What's this?"

"Vivre Card. It will pull in the direction where the bigger piece is. My First mate Ben Beckham has the other piece. It will lead you to the rest of us." Shanks explains.

Law gives it to Bepo "I will go with them on Fuji's back. It is probably better if I take a look as soon as possible."

Bepo nods "Roger Captain."

Law looks at the others "The faster we get to the injured the faster we can heal him."

Izuku nods and smiles wide "Thank you, Law"

Law waves off the thanks, he needs a distraction and a reason to be away from his crew even if it is only for a few hours. He needs time to process this, he can't show his crew he was brough to tears. Bepo is different he has cried in front of Bepo, he has even cuddled with the bear before, when it was just the two of them.

Rayleigh stands up "I want to meet my Nephew."

Shanks nods and walks to the door "Let's get back to the others. Izuku tell them we will be there in a couple of hours."

Izuku nods and does as told Aizawa responds with a relieved sigh. Izuku stands outside and shifts into his wolf form. Everyone gets on and Izuku takes off, first to give Bepo back to his crew. Then he follows Shanks directions to the ship.

"Roger couldn't fly with Fuji." Rayleigh informs.

"There is a lot Izuku can do with Fuji that I didn't know was possible." Shanks informs.

"I've been meaning to ask, what kind of foe did you lose your arm to." Rayleigh asks with a sideways glance.

Shanks cups his stump and sighs "In this new world I work as a hero, for once I wanted to be on the right side of the law. Not because I am afraid of being in trouble. I just didn't want to be hunted for doing the right thing. I wanted to give Ace and Luffy a chance to grow up right, without fear of being hunted. I will always miss being a pirate, the sea. In this new world I fight with powerful heroes I was employed by the now former Number One Hero. I became his partner and we were fighting a man stronger than Whitebeard; this villain has the ability to steal peoples quirks and combine them with his own. We defeated him once five years ago. We thought he was dead. For god sake the villain was missing half his Skull when the battle was over. All Might and I suffered severe injuries I lost my arm, and All Might lost most of his stomach and part of his lung. That is also where Izuku learned that he could heal and recreate internal organs. He couldn't heal my arm though. Three Weeks ago we had the students at a training camp. The camp was overrun by villains on the third day. They were targeting the students, only 2 teachers were there and a couple of pros. Katsuki and Ace were captured. Izuku staged and planned the entire rescue mission and got both Ace and Katsuki to safety. We found out that the villain we thought we took care of 5 years ago was still alive. We brought him down for good though. Three weeks ago I found out CP-9 followed us to this new world we were able to capture Blueno. When Fuji told us his Warning, I had Blueno send us here. He agreed easily enough and probably sent us to Marineford so Ace and Luffy would be captured."

"How are you going to get back to the other world?" Rayleigh asks

"The One Piece" Shanks smirks "Fuji said the gate lies at the end of the world. He told Izuku to tell me that specifically. I believe Fuji meant the One Piece or Raftel. Either way that is where we are going."

"I always knew there was something about the One Piece." Rayleigh sighs "Roger said the One Piece was too much power for one person. I guess he didn't want the Celestials to get it; if he knew the true history."

"Makes sense" Shanks stated "That is why we are gonna take it. It is not safe here. Someday someone will reach Raftel and I fear if we leave it there it will fall to evil hands."

"Good Idea" Rayleigh confirms "Since no one but us knows what the One Piece is; we will just leave some of the treasure behind."

Izuku growls a rumbling sound and Katsuki huffs. The others look at him and he translates "Even in wolf form the Nerd is still muttering." He sighs "He said something along the lines of that is stealing, oh right, pirates; never mind. Then he asked himself is it really stealing if the previous owner told people to find it. I'm not sure what else he said."

Izuku growls again, Katsuki gets a tick mark on his forehead "The Nerd said Fuji should take a look to see if there is anything else there that could be useful to us."

Izuku trills happily. Shanks laughs "He always has the best plans. I didn't even think of that."

Katsuki leans back and takes in this very different world, maybe it's because he's riding on Fuji; but there is something calming about listen to the ocean. He also needs to keep in mind that this world is a devil fruit users greatest weakness, being mostly sea water. He considers Law, a fruit user who travels in a submarine, he wont lie he is curious. He doesn't know much about Law or any of these new people, but from what he has heard and watching the older man breakdown at the reminder of his past, he can feel for the guy. He thinks about his anger at his own past, his anger feels shallow. He didn't have to escape his city under the corpses of his family and friends. He didn't get manipulated by pirates to rampage and take his anger out on the world. He didn't have to watch as the father figure he found after losing everything was murdered in front of him. He can't lie, to go through all of that and still be a functional human he can't be anything other than impressed. Not to mention, Law's nickname abilities are second only to his own. Maybe it is part of Fenrir's influence, but he is excited to have other people join the pack.

Their pack started small just him, Izuku, Ace, and Luffy. It was perfect, just his Soulmate, Rival, and younger Brother, back then he though he didn't need or want anyone else. Then Kato joined, and watching as His Nerd brightened as he was nerding out with someone was worth the effort of trying to be nice. Then came Shitty Hair, Luffy's soulmate. He isn't gonna lie; when Shitty Hair first came over Katsuki was on edge. He didn't know how the other teen would react to learning the truth about them. It was the first time their trust was really on the line, it terrified him. All He could think about was if Shitty Hair told anyone his Nerd, his Rival, and his Younger Brother would be taken from him. He would be alone; it terrified him. It was easier to be close with Icy-Hot even if at first, he hated him, he didn't like how stubborn the other was being. Couldn't Icy-Hot see that the Nerd was just trying to help; without any other motive than it was the right thing to do. Pack was complete then; he had enough people to care for; to give pieces of himself to. Then there was Sparky, the Idiot, so curious and stupid. He figured out one of their secrets. Katsuki didn't trust him, couldn't trust him because even if it Pikachu wouldn't say anything intentionally there was always fear that the idiot would blurt it out.

The first person he actually wanted to join the pack is Ashido, maybe because even though she found out their secret when Pikachu did; he could tell she wouldn't tell anyone. She was right it's no one else business. He thought she would just be an outside friend, someone outside the pack that liked them for them. She saw the dynamic of the pack and decided they were worth it. Then she stood up for Katsuki, she told off her other friends to defend the one person everyone thought should be a villain. Katsuki has nothing but respect for Pinky.

Now, even though he doesn't know Law, he can't help but put his face in his mind when he thinks of pack. It is probably Fenrir wanting people to claim as well. He always sort of understood what Pack meant to his Nerd. But actually being in tune with his instincts, he fully understands. He feels giddy with the idea of growing their pack. He feels a humming content when he thinks of his special people and the idea that their pack is growing. He thinks about his nerd's reaction when Law broke down when he was reminded of his past. Izuku felt so much for the man who isn't pack yet. Katsuki thinks there is something more to these Nightmares. Typically when Katsuki has a nightmare after a few days he forgets it completely. Izuku has memories of his future self, memories of things he did before the war, memories of others in the pack; to Izuku Law is already a packmate.

A sigh breaks Katsuki out of his thoughts, his gaze falls on the man next to him. Law stares out into the Ocean. "I must be really close with Izuku in the future, I have never told anyone most of my past. Not even Bepo knew about Flevance and the Donquixote Pirates."

"The Nerd is the best at making people feel they are the most important." Katsuki comments with reverence. He smiles softly "It used to piss me off."

"Tell me about him?" Law asked curiously.

Katsuki sighs "So in my world we have quirks, we are born with them and they manifest when we are kids. My personality has always been shit, I'm aggressive, I yell at people, I'm brash and rude. I guess you could say my personality matches my quirk. I sweat nitroglycerin and can heat my palms causing explosions. I was viewed as villainous, evil, a monster by my peers, teachers and even by my own mother. I was outcasted and viewed as dangerous. Izuku showed me a debut of All Might, he was the number one Hero and our reason to be the best. Izuku was a nerd even at the age of three, always muttering about different heroes and quirks. Because of my hard exterior and violent personality no one believed I could be a hero. When I showed him my quirk for the first time, I thought he would hate me, I thought he would view me as dangerous. He surprised me when his eyes lit up in pure unfiltered excitement. He was quirkless then, we thought he would never get a quirk. People bullied him calling him useless and I would be his hero and stop the bullies. During these times my emotions were too hard to control, and little explosions would pop from my palms. The teachers would push the other kids away from me and then scold me, that always made my emotions and quirk harder to control. Until the little nerd without a quirk would come up and hold me until I calmed down, he was fearless and happy as he told me how cool my quirk is. He would tell me how heroic I was to save him from his bullies. He was the first person who saw good in me, the only one who believed I could be a hero."

"He sounds like a good person" Law comments.

"He is the best person. He is always willing to put himself second to others. I was scared and anxious when he approached the three strangers and healed them." Katsuki replies.

"How do the other two fit into this dynamic?" Law asks curiously.

"Simple, we saw them as children, like us. Children that had dreams and aspirations. Luffy wanted to be pirate king. Ace wanted to be known by something other than the pirate king's son. He wanted to prove he had the right to exist. When we found out they would be stuck with us, we all decided we would be heroes. We are going to open a hero agency when we get out of school."

"Watching you guys earlier, you guys seemed like a Pirate crew. I can see Izuku as Captain with you as his first mate. I was interested in you guys because I use a submarine and I was still noticed as a pirate. I couldn't figure out how you guys managed to stay hidden for so long." Law states "now I know"

"Shocking isn't" Katsuki states.

Law nods and goes silent; he just watches the ocean. After about 20 minuets he can just make out a couple of ships in the water. One appears to be a marine ship and he stiffens thinking the others have been found.

Katsuki senses when Law stiffens and looks out to sea. He remembers his hatred for everything Marine. Katsuki puts a hand on Laws shoulder "Whitebeards ships didn't survive the war. We commandeered a Marine vessel because Whitebeard is too big for Shanks' Ship."

Law loosens up "Thanks" he considers what he knows of the two so far "Is Kacchan a nickname?"

"Yeah, The Nerd has called me Kacchan since we were three. He is the only one I will let call me that." Katsuki answers.

"Then what should I call you?" Law asks.

"Katsuki"

Law gives Katsuki a small smile, Katsuki is reminded of Shoto. "Thank god we are almost back" Katsuki sighs out loud.

Law looks at him curiously. Katsuki shrugs "Shoto is Ace's soulmate, he was devastated when Ace got injured. He would be happy knowing someone can help make sure the Nerd healed everything."

"I'm glad I can help then." Law states.

Izuku growls as the ships get closer, he starts his descent to the boats. As he approaches the ships, he hovers just a bit off the deck. The others leap off him. Marco lands next to his captain and Shanks heads over to Aizawa. Izuku transforms into his human form and leads Law to his pack.

"Hey guys" Izuku calls "I brought someone he is going to help Ace."

Shoto glares at the tattooed surgeon. "Who is he?"

Katsuki smirks "He is a surgeon. His Devil Fruit allows him to perform surgery without drawing blood. He is going to cut open Ace's chest so the nerd can make sure he healed everything."

Shoto looks at Katsuki and Izuku with wide eyes. On one hand this guy is unknown to him, he could hurt Ace. On the other hand he can make sure everything is healed. He is conflicted. "Is there a way you can prove it."

Law nods he summons a room that covers the ship. He puts his hand over his own heart and whispers "Scalpel". His heart comes out of his chest in a glass cube still beating. He holds it out to the red- and white-haired teen.

Shoto looks confused and shocked "What do I do with this?"

"If I do anything to cause Ace any harm. You can kill me by squeezing my heart." Law states.

Shoto's eyes widen he holds the heart gently. He shakes his head "I can't control my quirk right now." He looks at Katsuki and Izuku, Izuku is the most composed but he will have to heal Ace if there is any internal damage. He considers Katsuki "I don't want to hurt him if my quirk goes off."

Katsuki hears the plea and gently takes the heart. He sits down next to Ace and places the Heart in his lap. He gives a nod to Law "I'll hold you to your offer. Thank you for doing this."

Law nods, he understands he is aware of how he looks, with Death tattooed on his fingers hardly gives the surgeon credibility. He wont hurt Ace, but if giving his heart to the group settles them, well Law is used to it.

Izuku contemplates this and nods "Kacchan will keep your heart safe. I do not believe you would hurt my pack. I trust you."

The pack relaxes hearing Izuku saying he trusts the stranger. Law nods this is also for him to see if he can trust these teens, he is not completely helpless. Not to mention his heart is safe in his Sub. "Shall we?"

Izuku nods "Ready"

Law sets to cut Ace's chest open to look at his heart and lungs, he is impressed with the healing Izuku fire accomplished. Law watches as Izuku healing flame heals small areas that he wasn't able to heal on the battlefield. When they are finished Izuku huffs out relieved "I know a little medical knowledge. But I am not a doctor. Can you tell me if everything looks good? Can you tell if he will have problems later? Will he be alright?"

Law hears the small hidden distress in Izuku's voice he nods "At first glance everything looks good. I would need a stethoscope, CT scan maybe an x-ray machine to be completely sure."

"Shanks!" Izuku shouts.

Shanks and Aizawa approach group "What's up? Is Ace going to be fine?"

"I won't know completely until I can use some imaging equipment. I don't suppose you would have an CT Machine or X-Ray Machine." Law informed.

"No we don't, I don't think the Marine Ship would have anything like that either" Shanks supplies "We could take him to the hospital, but I don't think it would be a good idea since his identity is probably known."

Law shakes his head "We can wait until my crew gets here; I have an entire med bay in my ship." He pouts "I don't trust or like hospitals."

"I understand" Izuku pats Laws shoulder "Kacchan can give you your heart back."

Katsuki nods and gently holds out Law's heart. They watch fascinated as Law places the heart back into his chest. Law turns to Izuku "While we wait for my crew, Can I hear your plan to take down Doflamingo?"

"It is simple really; I plan to go to Dressrosa and defeat him. It doesn't matter how many people he has with him I will take him down. My memories from that fight include a factory and a devil fruit that turns people into toys. I believe it is a little girl in Doflamingo's crew. She turns people into toys, and everyone forgets who they are." Izuku states eyes hard as stone.

"When are you going to take him down?" Law asks plans already forming.

"I don't think I have enough time to take him down this time, we have an exam in our world that we need to take. This exam is critical to the mission, heroes need licenses to do missions. Since we are still in school, we will need the licenses if we want to take time off school to search for people. Did Bepo give you the comms set?"

"No Bepo still has it." Law stated. "How do they work?"

"They are different from the comms sets you have here. They will allow everyone who has this comms set to communicate regardless of distance. Our tech guy Kato has the one in our world and he was talking to us earlier. So we will be able to talk, also they can not be hacked or tapped into. They are secure. So far, I have given one to Marco, Shanks, Ben, Rayleigh, Aizawa and Mihawk. Plus all of us have one." Izuku states then he gasps "Oh no, I forgot to introduce you. Um ok the teen you healed is Ace, the one currently pretending to be a Koala Bear is Shoto. The other raven is Luffy, the red head in his grasp is Kirishima. Ashido is the girl, and the other blond is Denki. Everyone this is Trafalgar Law he is a surgeon."

"Thanks for helping Ace, Trafalgar" Shoto smiles a small smile.

"Hello Traf… trafal… Truffle… Traffy… Hello Traffy" Luffy smiles wide and blinding.

Law bristles "If you can't pronounce Trafalgar call me Law!"

Luffy Laughs "I like Traffy"

Kirishima smiles "Hey Law"

Katsuki smirks "I like it… I think Imma call you Traffy as well"

Law sighs "Please don't"

"Too Late" Katsuki smiles innocently.

Izuku laughs "Nicknames are Kacchan's thing. I'm the Nerd. Ace is Matchstick. Shoto is Icy-Hot. Kirishima is Shitty Hair. Denki is Pikachu. Luffy is Lu. Ashido is Pinky. Nicknames are how he claims people."

Law sighs "Can't I have I different nickname then?"

"Good Luck" Kirishima snorts "I have been trying to get him to call me something other than Shitty Hair since the first day he met me."

Law sags in defeat.

Kirishima approaches him "Just give him a nickname Ace calls him Blasty, I call him Bakubro. Izuku calls him Kacchan, though I don't recommend calling him Kacchan. That's a special name only Izuku can call him that. Luffy calls him Kats."

Law looks contemplative then smirks something feral. It sends shivers down everyone's spines.

Denki laughs "Danm I thought Kats smirk was terrifying."

"What the hell Pikachu?!" Katsuki rages small explosions popping from his hands.

Izuku laughs seeing everyone in better spirits now. The war was hard, and he is pretty sure at least Luffy and Shoto will have nightmares about Ace dying. Luffy scrubbed his hands for hours after the war. He can tell Luffy's hands are red and raw. Shoto hasn't let go of Ace since they boarded the ship.

The ruckus causes a groan to escape the resting teen. Izuku looks at Ace fondly "Sorry we woke you Ace, how are you feeling?"

Ace groans "I'm feeling better. Thank you Izuku"

"Don't just thanks me, all I did was pump you full of healing flames hoping everything worked out." Izuku smiles. Ace's face morphs into confusion, Izuku points to Law "This is Trafalgar Law, he is a surgeon. His fruit allows him to perform surgeries without drawing blood. I brought him here and he took a look inside your chest so I could heal anything I may have missed."

Ace absorbs this information a thoughtful frown on his face "So am I all better?"

"I don't fully know yet, everything looks good. But I need my equipment to find out if everything is working properly." Law states softly.

Ace nods "What kind of equipment?"

"X-ray Machine to make sure your ribcage and spine are healed correctly, CT scan to observe the soft tissues. And MRI scan to check the functions of the damaged Organs and Spinal cord. I should also run some blood tests to make sure your red blood cell count is good. If it is low, you may require a blood transfusion. As a Doctor I don't want you to move until I can run these tests." Law explains.

Ace nods "Thank you." He smiles "I don't think I could move even if I wanted to."

"Icy-Hot has been trying to strangle you since we got on the boat." Katsuki smirks

Shoto pouts "I don't wanna let go".

Izuku smiles fondly "I get it. Kacchan's just teasing."

Katsuki pouts "Am not"

"Besides, you shouldn't tease Shoto when you acted the same way after the USJ incident" Izuku smirks challengingly.

"Oh yea, Blasty clung to you like a koala until you woke up. Then he wouldn't let you let you go for like a week after that." Ace taunts.

"Shut up Matchstick!" Katsuki rages but it falls flat with his blush. "The Nerd chest was caved in, I was scared."

"Oh Kacchan. I like it when you cling to me." Izuku smiles.

Law observes the group with a small smile. They really are something else, they tease and comfort each other. Even the two hot heads tease each other with fondness in their eyes. Law is curious how Izuku can function after getting his chest caved in, but he chocks it up to Izuku's healing. "Does your healing fire work on you?" he blurts out loud.

"Technically yes but I have to activate it most of the time. During the USJ I was unconscious before I could process, I was injured. Fuji healed me then." Izuku informs solemnly. "That was the first time Fuji did anything like that, so I didn't know it was possible. Kacchan was really mad at me because he thought I died."

Katsuki grumbles something that the others don't pick up, Izuku smiles sadly "I have always been a reckless person. Ready to do everything I can to help the people close to me. Aizawa was injured and I was healing him. I couldn't move and let the villain attack him, so I stayed put. Luckily All Might got Kacchan out of the way. When I woke up Kacchan made me promise that I won't throw my life away for someone else. I can pretty much heal anything, except illnesses. I can repair the damage an Illness causes but that is only a temporary fix."

"I see." Law stated

"I'm glad I have you here Law. As I said before I am not a doctor, I heal because I can. I healed Ace because no one else could. I couldn't have him die." Izuku states

"Do you have a Den Den Mushi so I can call Bepo?" Law asks.

"Shanks can Law borrow your Den Den Mushi?" Izuku asks.

Shanks nods and heads into the captains quarters to pull it out. He emerges with the snail like device. He walks over to Law and hands it to him. Law gives the Pirate a nod of thanks and begins to dial his Navigator.

The line connects with a quiet "Katcha" the snail morphs to look like Bepo "Captain?"

"Bepo, how far out are you?" Law asks.

"Not far, probably 15 to 30 minuets away. I'm going to surface" Bepo reports.

"Have Jean Bart prep the equipment." Law Orders.

"On it" Bepo salutes.

"I'll see you in a bit" Law states. The snail nods and goes back to sleep.

Luffy pokes curiously at the snail. "How does it do that?"

Shanks smiles "it is a species of telepathic snail that are used for vocal and visual communication. They have the mysterious ability to telepathically communicate with each other, through electronic signals. People first found out that they can mimic human speech and imitate people's voices. The people have attached dials, receivers, and other tech to make them long distance communicators. When a number is dialed the snail will telepathically link with the other snail."

Izuku looks intrigued but worried "does the equipment hurt the snail?"

"No, the snail doesn't mind being used and tamed as the arrangement gives them access to plenty of food that they wouldn't get in the wild. The equipment doesn't harm them in anyway and can be removed easily at any time to return them to the wild."

"What else are they used for?" Katsuki asks

"They pretty much serve the same functions as our cell phones back home. With the right equipment they can store and receive pictures. Show movies, and even print faxes." Shanks explains.

"So cool" Luffy exclaims "Do they always sleep when not in use."

"They are pretty lazy, sometimes you will see them awake but most of the time they sleep." Shanks Laughs.

Izuku hears the sound of an engine and goes to investigate the sound. Off the side of the ship Izuku spots the Yellow Submarine. "Law!" He calls to get the mans attention "I think I see your ship."

Law nods and makes a room as large as he can and waits until the submarine enters the area. With a quick gesture of his fingers, he switches the positions of the sub with a rock he always has on him. The pack watch amazed watching this display. Luffy, Kirishima and Izuku cheering loudly and shouting praises. Katsuki smirks to himself, he wants to spar so badly his fingers are twitching. Law hops onto his ship and gets his crew situated. Bepo comes out all sweaty and breathing heavily. Law tells the bear to sit in the shade and cool off.

"Shanks do you have somewhere cold Bepo can relax in" Izuku asks worriedly "He looks like he is overheating."

Shanks nods and tells some of his crew to fetch the large tub and start filling it with Ice. Shoto stops them from filling the tub with ice instead using his quirk to do it much faster. Shoto heats the block of Ice in the tub so it starts to melt. Katsuki uses a small explosion to break the large chunk of ice into smaller pieces. Izuku and Luffy use their strength to move the large tub over to Bepo "Here Bepo, use this to cool off." Izuku requests with a large smile.

Bepo nods and blushes gratefully "Thank you."

Law smiles fondly, he heads into his Sub and makes sure everything is working properly. He makes a spot for the two-toned Koala Bear to sit while he preforms medical tests on Ace. He knows it is bad practice to let anyone into the operating room. But the last thing he needs is to repair his ship in the event the others freak out. Smiling at the set up he leaves to retrieve his patient. Out on deck his crew is mingling with the Pack and the younger members of Shanks's and Whitebeard crews. It seems like his cook and the cook from Shanks' crew are getting together to make a feast. Law watches as Katsuki hovers around the cooks looking like he wants to join the food prep. He watches as Marco approaches Izuku.

"Izuku can I talk to you for a bit." Marco asks.

Katsuki abandons the chef talks to hover closer to Izuku. "What is it Marco?"

Marco fidgets anxiously but can't cover the hope blooming in his chest "A month ago a crewmate of mine was stabbed, he has been in a coma ever since, um can you come take a look at him and heal him if possible."

Izuku's face turns serious "I'll see what I can do, but I can't make any promises."

Marco gives him a grateful smile "Thank you."

Izuku nods and turns toward Katsuki "Kacchan, are you gonna stay here to cook or do you want to come with me to check on a patient?"

Katsuki looks conflicted he doesn't want his Nerd out of sight, but he also doesn't trust these cooks to make good enough food for his Nerd. He must take too long in his decision because he hears Shitty Hair "Don't worry Bakubro, I'll stay with Izuku for you." Kirishima gives him a knowing smile. Katsuki nods he would prefer Shoto or Ace, but they are going into Laws submarine for tests.

"Thanks Shitty Hair." Katsuki smiles.

"Just keep an eye on Luffy for me. He seems fine but I keep seeing him staring at his hands." Kirishima states.

"Yea, I'll keep an eye on the rubber brained idiot." Katsuki nods, he has seen Luffy spacing out while looking at his hands. Hopefully once Ace is up and about again Luffy will stop thinking about it.

Kirishima and Izuku follow Marco into the med bay. Apparently one of the commanders saved the man from drowning when their ship caught fire. Izuku approaches the bed, he sees the man is breathing, he checks the mans pulse and it is weak. He lights his hand on fire and places it on top of the mans chest, healing where the man was stabbed. He notices some bedsores and slight burns he heals that as well. The man's Blood Pressure stabilizes, and he seems to be in a deep sleep now. Izuku looks over at Marco "I healed what I could, all of his damage is gone as far as I can tell. I will come back every couple of hours to heal him some more if he doesn't wake up."

"Thank you Izuku." Marco bows "he is my best friend. He found a devil fruit out on a mission and he was going to sell it. But Teach stabbed him and took the fruit then he jumped ship. I hunted him down, but he captured me. His devil fruit has the ability to temporarily cut off others Devil Fruits. He turned me in to the marines so he could obtain warlord status."

"I'm sorry Marco" Izuku states sympathetically "If I had known that I would have punched him harder for you."

Marco Laughs "Saving my life was plenty enough." He smiles "But thank you."

***With Law and Shoto***

Law has Penguin and Shachi grab a stretcher and help him and Shoto lift Ace onto the bed. Law steers the stretcher into his sub and into his exam room. He settles Ace in front of the X-ray machine. He turns to Shoto "Come with me."

Shoto looks like he wants to be stubborn.

Law sighs "I can't have you next to him right now, this room is going to fill with Radiation to make a clear picture of Ace's skeletal structure. You being in here could effect the imaging." Shoto looks lost at Laws explanation. Law sighs "Would it make you feel better if I gave you my heart?"

Shoto nods then shakes his head "I'm sorry I'm being difficult."

Law looks at him softly "It's fine I understand, you can watch the tests he won't leave your sight I promise." He points to the observation room "That is where the computers are, we can watch from there."

Shoto nods and hangs his head in shame "Lead the way."

Law leads him to the room off to the side. He presses a button on the wall that will activate the radiation. He walks into the room and watches as the chest images come into view. He studies the images and is Impressed that Izuku was able to heal the entirety of Ace chest, the bones have been recreated and according to the x-ray the density seems good. He doesn't see any bone fragments in the organs. He smiles "His x-rays look good; the bones are mended and will not cause him any problems later."

Shoto smiles "Thank you. What's next?"

Law smiles it seems Shoto is calming down "Next we need to get him to the MRI machine, this machine will let us see his spine and spinal cord." He leaves the room and moves Ace to the MRI machine. The MRI machine hums and clicks as it takes pictures of Ace's Spinal Column. Law studies the Images, he doesn't see anything out of the ordinary, Ace will be able to walk when he recovers. "The last test we need to run is the CT scan, that will show us inside his organs. It will show us if there is any blood clots or internal bleeding."

Shoto waits anxiously as Law works, he is looking at all the images, but he can't make anything out. Law points to cloudy areas of the lungs "There is a blood clot in the lungs, but I can remove that easily. These other areas are Pneumonia. Again easily removed. I can take care of the issues right now; do you want to help?"

Shoto nods "Yes I would like that."

Law nods and takes Ace out of the CT scan, he tells Shoto to hand him the Mask on top of the anesthesia machine. He puts the mask over Ace's face and turns the Machine on. He explains to Shoto "this will make sure he doesn't wake up and freak out while we work."

Shoto nods "Ok" he breathes out.

Law gives it a moment to make sure Ace is asleep. He creates a room around Ace and looks at Shoto "you ready?"

Shoto gulps "Yea, I'm ready"

Law grabs his scalpel and makes a small incision. He talks through what he is doing and points to things he needs. Law finds the blood clot and removes it. He drains the fluid in the lungs and closes Ace's chest. Once finished he gives Shoto a smile "all done, he should be fine now. I am going to give him some antibiotics to kill the bacteria still in his lungs."

Shoto smiles gratefully "Thank you Law."

Law nods this is what he does, there is no reason to thank him. "Let me get Penguin and then we can move him to a real bed. He should wake up for dinner time." Law states as he exits the room. Shoto waits for Law to come back lost in thought. Ace will be ok; he can't help but release a shaky breath. He just sits there holding Ace's hand until Law comes back. "Ok let's bring him to a bed on Shank's ship."

Shoto nods and helps them move the stretcher to the Red Force, Shanks studies Shoto's face, he can see the small relieved smile Shoto gives them. Shanks sags in relief knowing Ace will be fine. He leads them to the Captains quarters and helps put Ace on his bed. He steers Shoto out of the room. "Let him rest and come help set up the prep for dinner." Shanks orders.

Shoto looks back at Ace a little helpless, Izuku comes over "Ace will be fine, come on let me take your mind off it. Luffy is setting up a table for cards lets go help."

Izuku picks up shouting from the kitchens it seems Katsuki has taken over the Lucky Roo's kitchen. The big man comes out of the kitchen holding a piece of meat. "Is he always like this?" he asks exasperated.

Izuku laughs "yea, Kacchan doesn't like other people cooking." Izuku watches amused as Penguin leaves the Kitchens looking pale. "What's wrong Penguin?" Izuku asks

"He's scary" Penguin whimpers.

Izuku smiles and heads into the Kitchens "Why is Kacchan scaring all the chefs?"

Katsuki glares "I'm surprised these people haven't died yet."

"It can't be that bad, Kacchan." Izuku smiles.

"But it is, Penguin sucks at chopping vegetables." Katsuki grumbles "I tried to teach him but ended up kicking him out before he hurt himself. The only competent one is Roo. This kitchen is too small for the both of us though."

"What are you making anyways" Izuku asks.

"A few things really." Katsuki hums "Ace is going to need something light but filling, the whitebeard pirates need something to replenish their energy from the war. Something with a fair amount of salt, but rich in other nutrients to replace everything lost from the war. Fish has a lot of nutrients so I'm thinking of a Seafood Risotto. Light enough for Ace and jam packed with Nutrients for everyone else. Also I can make a lot of it in a short amount of time."

"Do you need any help? I know I'm not the greatest chef, but I can help with the prep." Izuku suggests

Katsuki shakes his head "I don't trust you in the kitchen" he smirks.

Izuku pouts "Ok since you don't want me in the kitchen, I'm gonna go check up on Ace."

Katsuki nods "Whatever, Nerd."

Izuku smiles and leaves the kitchen he turns to the rest of the people "Kacchan, doesn't want any help." He watches as the other pirates leave the area to go mill about doing other things. He walks over to where Law and Shoto are. Shoto is shaky and still glancing at the door Ace is behind. Izuku raises an eyebrow.

Law sighs "He wants to go in there, I told him Ace needs rest if he is going to recover."

Izuku nods "Everything is ok then; he will get better."

"We found some infection and a blood clot. I removed the blood clot, drained the fluid and put him on an IV drip." Law explains "Ace will recover, in fact he should be awake by dinner time."

Izuku smiles blindingly "Thank you Law. Kacchan is making Seafood Risotto since it will be light enough for Ace and filling enough for the crews."

Law nods "That's good."

While Katsuki is bitching in the Kitchen, Izuku makes his rounds hovering over Marco's friend. It is about time to go check up on the man, so he head there. He was not expecting anything to change while he is in there.

He opens the door silently, so he doesn't disturb the resting patient. To Izuku's shock the man is sitting up looking around the room confused. Izuku clears his throat. The mans eyes snap to Izuku wide with terror.

Izuku calms himself down and speaks softly "My name is Izuku Midoriya, I was told by Marco to come take a look at you." The man doesn't respond so Izuku continues "Can you tell me the last thing you remember."

The man refuses to talk he only stares at Izuku. Izuku sighs "I'll go get Marco." He turns to leave; he finds Marco with Whitebeard he approaches with a small frown. Marco looks at him "What's up Izuku"

Izuku sighs "Can I steal you for a second?"

Marco raises an eyebrow and looks at his Captain. Whitebeard gives Marco a nod. Marco stands and follows Izuku to the Med Bay. "What are we doing here?"

"I need you to be with me. Your friend woke up and I think he believes he has been captured." Izuku states. "I sense fear and refusal coming for him. I don't want him to try and escape and injure himself more."

Marco's eyes widen and tears threaten to escape his eyes. "I can see him. He's awake?"

Izuku nods and opens the door. Marco stands there looking at his friend "Thatch?" he whispers softly.

The Man's gaze falls on Marco "Marco? Is that really you?"

Marco's face softens as he approaches the man. "Yes Thatch."

Thatch's face pulls into a frown "Where are we? This isn't the Moby Dick. What happened?"

Izuku steps closers "Hello Thatch, I'm Izuku Midoriya. I have a healing devil fruit. Marco asked if I could heal your injuries. Can you tell me the last thing you remember?"

Thatch looks at Marco to see if this is all true, Marco gives the man a nod. Thatch sighs "I remember a raid where I found a devil fruit. I was undecided if I was going to eat it or not. I looked up the fruit and found out it was the Dark-dark fruit. I asked Pops if I should eat it, he told it was my choice. I couldn't decide on one hand it is a powerful fruit, on the other hand it is said to be an evil fruit. Plus I am confident in my abilities to not need a devil fruit. Pops told me to sleep on it. I locked it in a safe and went to bed. Then a knock at my door. I think it was Teach he wanted to talk, he asked what I was going to do with the fruit. He wanted to see it. I turned around and then sharp pain then darkness."

Marco has tears in his eyes "Thatch, you have been in a coma for a month. After you were stabbed, I hunted Teach, he ate the fruit and I tried to take him down. I underestimated him and he captured me and turned me in to the Marines. I was supposed to be executed today. They started a war with Whitebeard. Some teens fell out of the sky and started talking to Whitebeard. They fought with us and saved my life, pop's life, your life, and most of our crew's life. We were able to escape the war, but our ships were destroyed right now we are on a marine ship tethered to Shank's ship."

Thatch looks around in disbelief "There was a war? You were captured? Pop's almost died?"

Izuku approaches the bed "Do I have your permission to use my healing flames on you. I just want to make sure I didn't miss anything."

Thatch nods and watches as Izuku lights his hand on green fire. Izuku studies Thatch, seeing him shaking and trying to hide his fear Izuku pulls out his dagger and slices his hand. Thatch gasps in fear. Izuku smiles "watch". Thatch listens he calms as he watches the deep wound on Izuku's hand heals. "See" Izuku holds out his now healed hand out for Thatch to observe.

Marco stands a watches "You must have to cut yourself a lot. You didn't even flinch"

Izuku hums "I am used to it; a lot of people don't trust my fire. It is easier to show them it works. If I am willing to cut myself to heal them, it makes them calmer." He turns back to Thatch "Do I have your permission to heal you now?"

Thatch nods, Izuku approaches him slowly hand on fire he places his fingers on the man's stomach and ignores the way the man flinches under his touch. He watches the man as he feeds flames into Thatch. Thatch's face shifts from fear to intrigue. The way the mans eyes light up and relax puts a small smile on Izuku's face. He watches as Thatch pouts when he removes his flames. Izuku chuckles "There all set, I recommend taking it easy until your strength comes back. Marco and I can help you get out of bed."

Thatch nods tears springing from his eyes "Thank you".

Izuku smiles sweetly "Come on now" Izuku supports him on one side. The man is much bigger that Izuku is, so Marco comes to the other side to help. Izuku flashes him a smile. "Ok, we will move slowly. Let me know if you feel any pain as your moving."

Thatch takes a step on shaky legs, feeling a little bad that he needs to be supported. He doesn't feel any pain of discomfort, just stiff from inactivity for a month. It's strange he feels like no time at all has passed. He is sure that the crew is worried about him. They leave the Med Bay into the sunlight, it's pleasantly warm right now. He smells delicious food wafting into the air. He can feel the presences of his crew members, his Pop's, and multiple other people he doesn't recognize. He can tell the others are shocked and want to approach the fourth division commander but decide against it. Izuku and Marco lead him slowly to Pops. He takes in his captain's appearance; he looks a lot healthier. He wounders if Izuku healed his illnesses. Pop's looks at him with a small grateful smile. Thatch can feel tears spring to his eyes, he lets them fall.

Izuku and Marco help him sit near Whitebeard. Izuku can pick up shouting from Shanks' ship. He can feel the approaching crew members all wanting to see their crewmate, friend, brother. He steps away and makes his way back to the Red Force.

Katsuki is shouting at someone telling them to "Fuck Off! Get out of my Kitchen!" Izuku watches as someone scurries out of the kitchen. He can hear the tell tail signs of explosions coming from the kitchen. He watches as Shanks sighs but has a fond smile on his face as he talks with His crew and Aizawa. Aizawa watches the pack like a hawk, making sure everyone is safe and accounted for. His pack is mingling with the Heart Pirates, playing some kind of card game.

Izuku makes his way to the Kitchens "Hey Kacchan."

Katsuki sags in relief at hearing Izuku's voice, all these pirates keep coming into the kitchen to investigate the source of the delicious smell. "Hey Nerd" he greets softly.

Izuku smiles warmly at him "Smells good in here."

"Of course it does." Katsuki smirks "It's almost done."

"Do you want help getting the food out to the deck?" Izuku asks.

"Yea, I was gonna have the extras help." Katsuki grumbles. He checks on the food this is the most food he has ever cooked in one setting. But he is happy, using another world's ingredients was interesting. Sea King meat smells delicious and flakes like Salmon. The vegetables are different then what he is used to. It took a few tries to find which ones would work in the risotto. He is proud of himself though, his first time cooking here, and he believes he made a passable meal. "Those extras better be grateful. Help me carry these pots out"

Izuku nods and grabs two of the massive pots. He brings them outside and places them on the table. Katsuki has another two pots he places them next to Izuku's "Food's ready!" Izuku shouts.

There is cheers and chaos as everyone wants to taste the new commers food. Katsuki doesn't stick around to show he is embarrassed at all the praise. He goes back into the Kitchen and reemerges with another massive pot. He takes it to the Old Man; his gaze passes over Marco and another person he didn't add to his count. He is not worried about it there is sure to be plenty. He made a shit-ton, and it is extremely filling. "Here Old Man, this should be light enough for you to eat without aggravating your illness and injuries." He rubs the back of his neck sheepishly "After dinner I'll send the Nerd over here to give you another round of healing."

Whitebeard raises an eyebrow at the usually brash teen. He wounders what ruffled the brats feathers. "No need Brat. I am feeling better than I have in years."

The unrecognized man looks confused "Who are you?"

Marco comes to the mans rescue before Katsuki could explode him "He is a friend of Izuku's. He is part of the group that came to our aid in the War. There is a lot we didn't tell you that happened during the war. But long story short they came told pops they were doing to save me, they did. There is 10 of them here." He looks at Katsuki "Can I tell him about the brothers, He is going to find out eventually"

Katsuki thinks for a moment "Might as well tell him everything. If he already met the Nerd, I don't see a problem with it."

Marco nods "So thatch you remember 10 years ago Shanks went missing and the article of Roger's son and Dragon Son came out."

Thatch's eyes widen "Yea, that was terrible what they did to those kids."

"Well Shanks did go missing but he saved those two boys from that island. They were escaping and capsized in a storm they wound up in a different world. Shanks, Ace, and Luffy meet people in that world in fact you have meet two of them already. Izuku saved Shanks, Ace, and Luffy and they lived with him from then on." Marco explains.

"If they were in a different world, how and why did they comeback here."

Katsuki sighs "Apparently they weren't the only ones to come to my world. A group I think called CP-9 came as well. They spent 10 years looking for Ace and Luffy to bring them back here. They found them because where we come from there's Heroes and Villains and children can go to Hero High schools. We all got accepted into the best Hero High School in the world called U.A. Every year U.A. hosts a tournament to show off the next generation of heroes. It is broadcasted all over the world. CP-9 must have recognized Ace and Luffy. 3 weeks ago we were at a training camp and the Villains teamed up with CP-9 to target us Ace and I were captured by the villains. While in captivity Ace was pretty much ignored while the Villains tried to get me to switch sides. I've been called villainous and monstrous before and I have a really hard time controlling my temper, but those Idiots were dumber than I thought. Anyways Ace was cuffed in Sea Stone but luckily the Nerd saved us. Apparently, that Jaguar Guy was waiting for someone." Katsuki explains a bit. He tells the man about quirks, soulmates, how his nerd ate a devil fruit, how soulmates can share quirk abilities. "A few days ago The Nerd and I were practicing a shared Quirk move, when it was over, he noticed I was starting to get wolf features. We went to Shanks because Fuji being a Devil Fruit, we didn't think it was possible to share him. The Nerd meditated and found out that Fuji's soul bound itself to the Nerd's soul. Meaning he will no longer form as a devil fruit. He said when that happened, he manipulated the Soulmate ability to give me access to use my spirit animal which happens to be Fenrir."

"Go on" Marco says intrigued

Katsuki sighs "Well Fuji gave us the warning about a terrible evil that destroyed his world, is in the process of destroying your world and threatening my world. He told us about the truth of the Void Century and why the World Government wants it to stay hidden. That night Izuku had a nightmare or a vision that showed him some people he needs, we talked to shanks and wrote down what he remembered. Today the captured CP-9 guy used his door fruit and sent us to Marineford. Possibly to make it easier to catch Luffy and Ace. We landed on top of a massive frozen wave and The Nerd spotted a few people he recognized from his vision. We spoke to whitebeard and told him we would save Marco and him along with a few others."

Thatch looks shocked he directs his gaze to his Captain and receives a nod from him. "The brats were impressive." The old man states "even when Sengoku revealed that Ace was the Son of Roger and Luffy was the Son of Dragon."

Katsuki growled possessively "They are innocent, they should not have been hunted for what their Fathers did."

Whitebeard nodded his agreement "You and Izuku did a fine job teaching them that lesson."

"They were quick to fight with us even though they almost lost Ace." Marco states.

"What happened to Ace." Thatch asks curiously.

"After they saved me, we rushed to make it back to the ships. Izuku retrieved Mihawk. The three Admirals stood in our way; the teens held their own against all three admirals. Until Akainu told Ace he was just like his father. He called him a coward; told him everyone was dying because of him. Ace froze and his friend used his Ice to freeze Akainu's magma fist solid but collapsed afterwards. Luffy caught him and doing so the exhaustion from battle caught up. Akainu aimed his magma fist to take out the other two teens but Ace shielded them with his body. He was impaled on Akainu's fist." Marco explained.

"What happened after that?" Thatch asks worriedly.

"The nerd flipped the fuck out, he flashed from the other side of the battlefield and dropped Mihawk at our feet. I have only ever seen that level of rage in his face once. He clashed with Akainu while unleashing all his healing flames on Ace and us. He killed Akainu." Katsuki explains with hard eyes. "People think my Nerd is violent, they are terrified of him. But my Nerd only gets violent when someone he cares about is in danger. He is extremely protective over us and he felt Luffy's uncontrolled burst of Conqueror's and mine trying to suppress it. He probably he felt Ace's life wavering. Truth be told I have no doubt that he would have sunk Marineford; but getting Ace to safety was more important."

"Why go through all of that?" Thatch exclaims.

"Because we need people from your world to help put an end to the Calamities." Katsuki states.

"What about our world?"

"I'm sorry, but there is nothing we can do to save your world. If we were here 900 years ago then maybe, we would have had a chance. The corruption runs to deep, your world itself is dying." Izuku explains he felt Katsuki's distress and annoyance.

"What are you doing over here Nerd?" Katsuki asks.

"Just came to tell you Ace is awake. He will make a full recovery thanks to Law." Izuku hums he turns his piercing gaze to Whitebeard "you should have Law take a look at your illness; he might be able to do something about it."

Whitebeard nods "I'll consider it." He smirks "You brats need to rest."

Izuku fidgets "can I request a favor Oldman?"

Whitebeard look curious at the teen and raises an eyebrow. "What is it?"

"You see after today's battle I'm feeling restless and I usually calm myself down by cuddling with the pack. The rooms on Shank's ship are too small." Izuku wrings his hands together clearly nervous "I know my wolf form probably scared most of your crew. I don't blame them for being weary, I would be too if I saw myself do what I did earlier. But the puppy piles always helps calm me down…"

Izuku's anxious mutter is broken by a firm chop to the back of the head and Katsuki raging "Stop muttering Nerd! Just get to the point."

Izuku stops fidgeting and turns his watery eyes to Katsuki "Ah sorry Kacchan." He apologizes meekly.

Katsuki's rage subsides into a soft expression "it's fine. Just ask. If it is a problem, we will figure something else out."

Izuku gains his confidence back and looks at Whitebeard determined "Can my pack and I use part of your deck for a cuddle pile."

Whitebeard cocks an eyebrow and stares at Izuku. Izuku flushes a brilliant red. Amusement flashed in the old man's eyes as he watched as the teen so fierce in battle stutters and fidgets around him. His booming laugh breaks the teen out of his trance. "get comfortable brat."

Izuku's eyes widen and sparkle as he thanks the old man. Whitebeard watches as the teen runs back to the Red Force to tell his pack. Katsuki watches the Nerd scamper off a soft, fond glaze in his eyes. He turns to Marco "Can you lead us to an area that is big enough for Izuku's wolf form, but also out of the way?"

Marco nods and leads Katsuki to the stern of the ship, Katsuki inspects the area and nods this is a perfect spot. It is big enough for Fuji and pack and cuddle, it is out of the way enough that people shouldn't bother them.

"Do you think we could steal a few pillows and blankets. We are probably gonna sleep here tonight." Katsuki asks.

Marco nods and grabs a few of his subordinates to search the extra bunks for pillows, blankets and surprisingly a couple of mattresses. Katsuki helps laying out the items and making a comfortable enough spot for the pack. Izuku approaches with a gleam in his eye. He smiles at Katsuki with a soft thank you escaping his lips and Katsuki just wants to melt, his tail sways in content.

Marco watches as Izuku shifts into his wolf form, much larger than he looked at Marineford. He watches as he settles down in the middle of the pile of comfort, they were able to scavenge. He watches as all the teens find their spots. Katsuki tucked into the wolfs neck. Luffy and Kirishima tucked into the wolfs wings. Ashido and Denki tucked closer to Fuji shoulders and Shoto and Ace hidden in the mass of tails. He smiles and decides he is going to perch somewhere and observe. He finds a great vantage spot on the Mizzenmast's boom. He watches as Fuji nudges Katsuki's stomach to get some petting from the other teen. Katsuki has a fond sleepy smile on his face as he gently strokes the fire like fur. He stays there for hours just watching when a few more people join the cuddle session. He waits to see if he needs to intercept when Fuji, sensing someone near his pack lifts his head up with a low growl that sounds more annoyed than aggressive. He must deem them not a threat as he closes his eye again and curls tighter around his pack. He watches as Law, the bear, and a few more of Law's crew mates come to investigate. He is surprised when all Fuji does when Law approaches is crack an eye open and a rumbling pleased sound escapes his chest. Law and the bear don't cuddle with the Wolf, but they are close enough that Fuji seems happy. He watches as even some of his own crewmates linger and observe the Wolf that was so fierce in their defense earlier today.

It's strange Marco thinks he is not afraid of Fuji on an instinctual level. His phoenix usually bristles in the presence of a predator. Perhaps it is because the first time Marco felt the wolf he was disconnected from his phoenix. He was able to judge Fuji off his own observation instead of feeling like prey. Even now he is able to turn his more basic instincts off and just observe. He even watches as Thatch meanders over with Pop's. Thatch sits near the railing just shy of touching the wolf. Marco can pick up Thatch's and Pop's conversation.

"I came into the war expecting to die for my Son." Whitebeard mumbles "Teach showed up, at the end."

Thatch gasps. "what happened?"

"He ate your fruit." Whitebeard begins "It's a dangerous fruit. He came with every intention of trying to kill me while I was weakened by the war. Because of Izuku he obviously failed."

"How? Marco struggled with him! Marco got captured by him! How is a squirt so strong?!" Thatch exclaims.

"After Izuku killed Akainu, he must have felt something foul. In a show of impressive speed he landed between me and teach, I have never felt such pure Conqueror's Haki before. Not even Red-Haired Brat's Haki is that powerful. He bared down on Teach and his crew with no effort. Thatch that boy he is capable of bring the world to it's knees." Whitebeard states something proud in his eyes. "That's why Marco and I decided to help him."

"What do you mean?"

"Marco and I are going to his world to help him put an end to the Calamities."

"But you could die there, for a war that has nothing to do with us?!"

"Yes that is a possibility." Whitebeard agrees "But if we are victorious my Sons will be free. Free to be pirates without judgement. Izuku has seen it, he says there is adventure, exploration, treasure all for taking."

"And you believe him?" Thatch states in awe.

"Why not he has not given me a reason to doubt him. You wouldn't know this, but I have actually Met Fuji before." Whitebeard states.

"How?"

"Simple Fuji was Roger's devil fruit." Whitebeard explains "Though he never let the wolf out, I have felt him before. The brat knows things about this world that only Roger knew. Besides their world accepted Shanks as a hero, even knowing he was a pirate before. They have someone there that can look onto memories. If their world is able to accept a former pirate without scorn. I can't hope for anything better for my Son's. I'm not forcing any of you to come with us."

"How much time do we have?" Thatch asks barely a whisper.

"Our world ends with in the next five years" Whitebeard states.

"That soon? Why don't we save this world first?"

"Fuji said it is too late. If they knew about this 900 years ago if they were around then, they may have been able to do something about it." Whitebeard pales as he explains "That is why I'm giving the crew the chance to come with us, explore new oceans."

Marco lets the conversation slip from him as exhaustion threatens to pull him under. He gets comfortable on his perch and he lets the darkness claim him. Thatch might be a little skeptical right now, but he hasn't seen how protective this group can be when they set out to save someone. With the other crew and what he heard about Izuku's plan to take out Doflamingo, Thatch will get his chance. He wonders who else they will be getting to join, but these are thoughts for a slightly less tired time.