Wow I'm back! Sorry I didn't post last weekend, school is hell... I hope this makes up for it? Enjoy!
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My eyes sparkled in wonder from the tall building in front of me. My balled up hands pressed against my cheeks as I struggled not to squeal in excitement. Sab looked at me with pursed lips, "try not to pass out. We have a case here remember?"
I gave my sister a vigorous nod before taking a deep breath. "I'm ok. I am only going into the modeling agency of the man I have been crushing on since I hit puberty. No big deal."
Sab rolled her eyes, "how are you my twin. Maybe the doctor switched you out with my real one at birth? It could have been an evil plot twist or something." She shrugged with a drawn out sigh.
"Hey! Sab, it is important to me, don't be mean." My twin rubbed her temple from my whine and pressed the buzzer on the door to contact the front desk. I pulled at the light blouse I was wearing and shifted my dark pants. My hair was down as always. It's too short to put up.
Sab wore an identical outfit to mine, except her hair was in a neat bun. She looked like a classy business woman, especially with her glasses. My twin sister turned to face me, "why are you staring?" She blurted, pushing her glasses higher on her nose. My shoulders slumped, "why are you so much prettier than me?"
As a response, my twin's hand slapped the back of my head. "Don't doubt yourself, you know you are pretty." Sab hates when I doubt myself, it only happens when I am nervous. Sab sighed and started to pull at my freckled cheek, "You are very pretty. Freckles and all." I laughed at her comment before grabbing my cheek back.
The buzzer rang, unlocking the door. Me and my sister walked in and checked into the front desk. Once they signed us in, a man appeared behind us, "you guys are working for my brother's case. Correct?"
I turned to the voice, "yes and you are?" It was a tall man, about 6'2… long hair… sharp eyes… Shit! It's Izo!
Izo Newgate~ age 35, dark hair, 6'2, the brother to my crush. Izo is a very famous fashion designer that works in the Newgate family. He also works with Otohime for collaboration projects. When they collaborate, they are usually for charity events.
Newgate family~ a famous and wealthy family that work for the Newgate company. The head of the Newgate family would be my crush. Under him are his siblings. The siblings are all adopted, making a total of 16. Not including their subdivision workers.
My eyes shined when I realized. He is prettier in person… that must defy logic. Izo had dark, narrow eyes, silky black hair, and painted lips. His skin was creamy and well taken care of. His structure was slender except for his muscular chest peering through his kimono. His locks were laying on his shoulders freely and his hands were covered with gloves. The gloves exposed his pinky and thumb, while ending at his wrist.
A red sash wrapped around his waist. It had black dots patterning across it. A ring clenched around his finger, it was his wedding ring that no doubt cost a fortune.
"My name is Izo Newgate, you must be the lawyer Otohime hired. The Monkey D twins?" Izo put out his hand for me to shake. I stared at the limb as if it were treasure. "I don't bite, I swear." He chuckled when he saw my hesitance.
"I don't know about that dear, you have bitten our brother before." My eyes twitched from the sound before they trailed to the woman behind Izo. Thatch.
Thatch Newgate~ age 34, brown hair, 6 feet, Izo's wife. She is the only girl out of the 16 siblings. Her and Izo got married six years ago and have been happily married since. Thatch is originally a sibling of the family. But Izo grew a different connection with her once he got adopted. The woman works as a model like my crush, but mostly spends her time at the Newgate company.
Thatch has honey brown hair braided down her shoulder. Large and curious eyes that compete against Luffy's, and a slim figure. Her arms were more muscular than your average girl. Like me and my sisters. Her chin was pointed, and her dimples showed with every grin she made. She wore a puffy white shirt, black shorts with a golden button on the rim, and closed toed shoes. A few loose strings of her locks framed her face and her lashes were longer on the top then bottom.
Izo turned to his wife, "I haven't bitten anyone Thatch. Don't scare our guests." Thatch giggled and fell into her husband's arms. Izo caught her with pursed lips. They both are the complete opposite of each other… that much is obvious.
While Izo is more strict and defined, Thatch is more cheery and colorful. That is what makes them a great team...wow I am a stalker.
Sab nudged my back from my stares, "you need to calm down. This is a case for Otohime remember?" I nodded and straightened up my back.
"My name is Ann, and this is my twin sister Sab." Both of us shook hands with the married couple. We walked to the elevator, talking about the case we came here for. "My brother is being sued for 'abusing' his ex-girlfriend." Thatch started with an eye roll.
Sab nodded for them to continue. "They dated for a week? Might have been less to be honest. Our brother is not into long term relationships. He tried breaking it off with her but she refused and threatened him." The elevator doors dinged, bringing us to the light gray hallway of the top floor.
"Tell me, what is the girl's name?"
"Kalifa." Izo answered once he opened the door. Both of us groaned from the familiar name. Me and my sister took a seat on the plain orange couch. This is Otohime's break room, we have been here many times. Izo and Thatch took a seat across from us, "you have heard of her?"
I nodded, "she does this all the time. Suing someone for abuse and things like that. Her favorite charge is harassment." I rolled my eyes at the countless times I have had to talk to the woman, and all the times I had to find her. Kalifa is a part of the underground city, though is not a pirate.
Kalifa~ 6'1, age 27, golden hair. She is the assistant for the mayor of the island known as Water Seven. But that is only her undercover persona. She is an assassin, but not like me and my sisters. She works for a group called the CP9, who work under the great elders.
Water Seven~ A famous island by this one. But, this island is special. It is a large island made like a fountain in the ocean. This miracle was made by the workers on the island, who are known to be the best of the best. They can make anything from ships to houses. A sea train connects that water island to other cities and lands. The mayor of this breathtaking place is Iceburg.
Iceburg~ 40, 6'6, has a mouse as a pet. Iceburg is the brother of Franky and the son of Tom. Tom is a fishman that lived on water seven when it was only a small and tiny island. The island was inhibited until Iceburg and Franky shipwrecked on it. That is when they met Tom, who took them in and taught them how to do everything with gusto. Iceburg is now the Mayor who knows about the Pirate life because of Tom. He works for both sides of the world in terms of engineering. He also knows some of his workers are from CP9. The workers have a deal with Iceburg, they get to keep tabs on the outside world. In exchange, they help his city prosper.
Tom~ 60, 9'8, talented, and does everything with gusto. The mentor is a crew member of my father's crew. I have met the man many times, he is truly a proud man. He lives on fishman island, which Iceburg and Franky visit often.
Franky~ 36, 7'10, he is very super! He was one of Tom's mentors and is now a crew member of the Strawhat Pirates. He took a bit of convincing but my sister got him to join by stealing the man's underwear. It was… quite a show. He is a cyborg because of an incident when he was a child.
"Oh, then will it be easier for you to find her?" Izo poured tea into the small cups he placed down. Thatch sat in his lap and continued to grin at us. "Yes, but I would like to talk to other people in this company that might have had contact with her. Is that alright?"
Izo and Thatch nodded, "there are a few people downstairs I can show you to." Thatch offered. My twin sister got up and followed Thatch to the room. That left me with Izo. I have calmed down from the small tinge of familiarity I have with the man.
"Do you know the whole story? Which one of your brothers was it?" A couple of Newgates work with Otohime. Izo smiled, "he should be here any minute."
As if on cue, the doorknob to the wooden door turned. I Ignored the sound and went over a mental checklist. "When is the last time your brother saw her?"
"He tried contacting her yesterday but she blocked him. They talked face to face three days ago." Izo answered.
"Do you know her address by any chance?" Even though Kalifa works at Water Seven, she comes to visit here often for job assignments. She must have a house here as well. "Yes I do, yoi."
"Yoi?" I questioned before turning to the man who said it. There he was… my crush since middle school. Marco Newgate.
Marco Newgate~ 36, 6'8, blond, my long term crush. The man is the head of the Newgate family and has had a place in my heart since I was in middle school. He started modeling when he was in college and started a business as soon as he finished college. Also, I have ten pictures of him in my room… and in counting.
The tall blond had tanned skin, slight stubble on his chin, a muscular structure and had weird styled hair. Almost like a pineapple in my opinion. He has high arched brows, semi muscular arms, and dark eyes. He wore a light blue button up with dark pants. The man usually wears his contacts but today he is wearing his glasses. (don't ask why i know that.)
"Hello, my name is Marco Newgate, yoi. Sorry for my speech, it is a habit." The man's smile made my knees weak, I thanked god I was not standing. His golden locks were slightly damped and his eyes held bags. "You rushed here and didn't sleep." I muttered under my breath.
The blonde chuckled at my out loud thought process. "Well if you are that great at reading people, this case shouldn't take long, yoi." His laugh made my face heat up. His speech impediment has already become another attractive feature about him.
"Th-ank you. My name is Ann." I cursed myself for stuttering, I felt like I was back in middle school again. Except without the pain in the ass braces. "It is nice to meet you Ann." I watched his lips move as they said my name. My heart rate increased, as well as the heat in my face. "Yo-you too." I answered in a minor squeal.
Somehow, I made it through for about fifteen minutes of questions. Izo asked them though, for some reason, Marco only watched me speak. As if fixated on it. Maybe he was analyzing my skills as a lawyer?
The ring of my phone cut off my next question.
Ring. Ring. Ring.
I was currently writing something down. Instead of struggling to multi-task, I put the phone on speaker. "This is Ann, you're on speaker." I answered.
"Hey baby Annie!" And just like that, I regretted answering the phone.
I blushed from the nickname, "yes Shachi, I am with a client." I added the client part so Shachi knew not to talk about the academy.
"Oh, I wanted to ask you if you were free."
"Why?"
"Well, one of my solved cases is being reopened." Shachi explained. Him and Penguin are detectives, which means on occasion we work together. "Which one?" Shachi and Penguin's cases are never reopened. The two (including Law when he is free) love to solve puzzles and when they do, they are never wrong. It is kind of their thing.
"The case about the suicide that happened a week ago." A heaviness entered the atmosphere from the statement, but that is to be expected. The tension didn't bother me, "ok, did the person come back to life or something?"
"No, the man claims his wife would never kill herself. He is telling me that it is a murder." The annoyed tone Shachi leaked made me grow a small smile.
I started to write down the details of the case with Izo and Marco still in the room. The case was not classified so it was no problem. Both watched in amazement as I worked out the puzzle in front of them. As mentioned before, me and Sab are not your average lawyers. We can also be detectives if needed. This goes for my brothers and sister too. We all have skills in detective work.
My teeth pressed into my nail, "It seems like a clear suicide to me. Jumped off the apartment building." I uttered.
Shachi sighed, "that is what I told him."
"But."
"But he doesn't listen. He keeps telling me it has to be a murder. I called you because he wanted the 'law' perspective."
Chuckles escaped my lips from the comment. The fact that Shachi. A man who can manipulate gravity and design superhuman tech for superhumans. Is having trouble with a single case is amusing. "You are the law Shachi."
"Yes, I have told him that many times. But apparently my degree means nothing." I can feel the pout forming on my friend's lips. "Ok, fine. I'll be there soon enough."
After a few more words were exchanged, I hung up the phone and faced Izo and Marco. The two looked at me with stunned expressions, especially Marco. The look in his eyes made me bite my lip. Please tell me he doesn't think I'm a freak now. "Wh-what." I asked in another pig-like squeal.
Izo snapped out of it first, "nothing, it's just…" He trailed off. His tone made me nervous, as well as his scanning eyes. "We picked a great lawyer, and a detective too! Otohime was right about picking you for the case!"
A relieved sigh left my lips from the man's smile. I thought I was going to have a heart attack. " I agree, yoi." Marco's voice made my frame freeze. A swell of pride filled my stomach. "Thank you!" I beamed, showing a small percentage of my overwhelming excitement.
Being complemented by the Newgates is a dream come true for me.
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Sab pov
I gave a few soft knocks on the door before opening it. When I did, I saw someone I didn't expect to see. "Why the hell are you here?" The man with crimson locks asked me.
His fingers dug into the towel he was using to dry his hair. For the first time, I got a good look at his body. He was wearing tight shorts with a robe over his shoulders. The ties of the robe landed on his lap and his feet were covered by slippers.
Trying not to stare, my eyes lowered to his chest. His skin was paler going down his body. Scars engraved on his firm muscles, almost like the one over my eyes. Though, my eye is covered by makeup.
With the flick of my mitched match orbs, I looked back up at his face. Another detail caught my eyes, a red paint glossed over his lips. It looked… good on him. Almost intriguing in a way. "Answer the question blondie!" The redhead snapped through his teeth.
I ignored his rude tone and walked into the room. Pushing up my glasses, I began to speak. "Are you friends with Marco Newgate?"
A snort came from him, "you could say that. Is this about Kalf-a- or whatever." Wow, he is just as observant as Luffia. I wonder if he works here full time. Could he be partners with Izo in some way? Sab, focus!
My finger pressed on my glasses again, "do you mind if I ask you a few questions?" I was expecting another snort, but instead I was…
"Yes, now leave."
Rejected. Did… he… say no? "Excuse me, what?" I must have been distracted. Why would he say no, it is simple questioning to help his friend! "I said go the fuck away! Did you hear me that time!?" He said in a growl, taking the towel off his hair.
Wet strings of red smudged against his pale cheek. One even got caught in the paint of his lips. With the flick of his finger, he let out another growl as a warning. "Did you not hear me or something?!" He asked me, his anger adding up every second I stood in his presence.
I closed my eyes and let out a deep breath. "Have you ever met Khalifa?" I pulled the pen I held behind my ear and tapped it on my clipboard. The click of the pen made the redhead snap again, "what is wrong with you?! Are you some sort of stalker!? I have enough of those, go the fuck away!" He stood up with his shouts. But I ignored it.
"So I take that as a yes then? That is great! You will be testifying if this goes to court." I made a few quick notes, not caring about the footsteps coming towards me. Until a hand grabbed the top of my clipboard.
Crack! My eyes widened at my now broken clipboard. And my notes… they were crumble under his large hand. A tinge of amusement came from the man when he saw my slightly parted lips and wide eyes.
A finger pressed on my glasses, making them bump the bridge of my nose and a sting linger. "I'll pass foureyes." My shock withered away from the clear enjoyment the redhead was getting. He backed away and started to walk out of the room.
With a huff, I followed him. "You will be testifying." I said in a semi calm manner. Yelling or shouting would mean I am affected by this man. Which obviously isn't true. The redhead dug his hands into the pockets of his robe and ignored me.
I walked faster to catch up with the man. When he was about to grab the knob of a door, my hand gripped his wrist. I pressed my back against the door and made my body block his way. "Answer my questions." I said, a little out of breath. My chest rose and fell and some strings of my hair were let loose.
Kid looked up and down at my body. From my thin heels, to my mitch matched eyes. His hand twisted the knob of the door, making me stumble from the lack of support and fall onto my butt. More of my hair came out and a sting swelled in my butt. Damn him, I'm never that careless.
"Excuse me- Oh- hey!" I turned my head back when I saw that Kid had changed out of his clothes. Doesn't he care that I am here!? Wh-what is wrong with him!? "You should be more decent." I lectured with my head turned to the side.
Metal clicked open, "if you don't like it, then go the fuck away." He hissed before slamming his locker. I heard the ruffle of clothing and let out a relieved sigh. I turned back around to see the man wearing a black shirt with blue jeans. His lips were still painted and a jacket laid on his shoulders.
"Why are you still here foureyes. Don't you have a life? Job, boyfriend, friends." The man tugged at his maroon jacket and tied his boots.
I huffed, "I have all of those things, I'm trying to do one of those things now." Well, all of that but a boyfriend but I will not admit that.
"Sorry foureyes but I don't want to be your friend." Kid said before popping open a water bottle. He chugged the liquid, not caring about the small droplets escaping his painted lips. They drizzled down his neck until he stopped. "I have plenty of friends, why would I want you to be one of them?" I said with the minor puff of my cheek.
Never has someone made me act this childish, being annoying must be this man's devil fruit. Hell, maybe he is a devil fruit user. The annoying-repulsive fruit, wow how fitting.
"Stop daydreaming about me and leave already." The redhead waved off. He threw his bag over his shoulder with a grunt and started to leave the room. "I-I what? Excuse me-"
"You have been excused." He cut me off with a sarcastic tone. My hand grabbed his arm again to stop him, "you haven't, Eustass Kid."
"Oh, you even know my name. What a loyal fan you are." My hand gripped tighter from the statement. Taking another deep breath, I went into my happy place. "Thank you for the complement. I will make sure to write you down on the list for testifying. Now, I can get your contact info from Otohime. Expect a call soon." Letting go of his wrist, a satisfied smile pressed onto my lips.
Kid's expression held pure shock. Either from my calm tone or from the fact my tight grip rivaled his. Either way, I walked away with pride swelling up inside me. Because this makes my case easier… of course. No other reason.
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1.) I can't tell you who will replace Vegapunk or who any of the Blankes are, you'll just have to wait and see.
2.) The siblings know Garp, Sengoku, Roger, Whitebeard, and Dragon abilities. Dragon's isn't known to the public, but the rest are. (Rayleigh included)
3.) The headmaster for Big Mom's school is Perospero. Smoothie still has long legs. You'll see who Kaido's headmaster is.
4.) The only things I'll answer about Yamato is that yes she is 28, and I don't know if she will be only a Haki user. It depends if I see her use her devil fruit before I write her in. She is stronger then King and her bounty is higher.
5.) The golden children will interact
6.) The war will be talked about in the future.
I think that was all the questions? If not tell me! Like, Comment, or Whatever!
