The night passed calmly. It was warm outside and there was a gentle breeze. It was like Katya had used her powers. There was little sound at all over the deck. Law, unable to stand being asleep anywhere where he couldn't immediately be alert for the arrival of the News Coo. Katya had joined him and retrieved some blankets and pillows from the girls' room.
After a while of dozing with his chin resting on his chest, Law realised it was too impractical to sleep upright against the mast. Katya had fallen asleep almost immediately. Her knives were lying on their belt next to her and she was sleeping soundly.
'It would be hard not to love a woman like her...I suggest you tell her that.' Smoker's voice echoed in Law's head as he looked down at Katya. The freckles over her nose moved slightly as she twitched her nose in her sleep.
Law laid down next to her, Kikoku by his side. He put an arm around her and she snuggled into his chest. She was so...good, Law thought. Katya was good in the way that she always wanted to help everyone. She was passionate in everything she did, whether it was being with the crew, fighting, making love or singing. The brunette put her heart and soul into everything she did. How could he possibly be worthy of a woman like that?
Thoughts swirled around his head until he finally succumbed to sleep. By the time the morning came, Law and Katya were curled up next to each other under the blanket. Sanji wasn't impressed when he found them like that in the morning, but had relented when he saw how Katya looked as she slept, which he declared to be goddess-like.
The News Coo arrived shortly after dawn. Law had immediately woken Katya up and within a few minutes, the Straw Hats had also gathered around. Brook retrieved the paper and spread it out for them to read. Doflamingo had resigned from the Shichibukai just as Law had demanded.
The news of their alliance had spread to the papers. Katya folded open the paper to read it.
"Wait...that's Kid!" She pointed at the article. "Basil Hawkins, Eustass Kid and Scratchman Apoo form an alliance."
"Hm." Law mused.
"Kid's scars..." she grimaced. "Shanks-san must have really done a number on him."
"He fought Shanks?!" Luffy said.
"Yes. I left just before they went at each other. Shanks-san wasn't very happy with him because he'd called me a bitch a few minutes prior. I'm surprised he's still alive." Katya mused.
"HOW MANY SCARY PEOPLE DO YOU KNOW?!" Usopp screamed
"Forget about them." Law said, standing up from where the group. "It's time to call Doflamingo."
The phone call went terribly. Luffy screamed down the phone for half of it and then fantasised about meat when Joker claimed there was something the young man wanted. Law had negotiated with Doflamingo and then put the receiver down. Katya elected to say nothing. The moment Luffy grabbed the receiver, she knew that it would go wrong.
"Tra-guy, have you been to that island? Dressroba?"
"It's 'rosa'!" Law snapped back. "I've never been there. It's that bastard's kingdom."
"Well then, let's just figure everything out when we get there!" Luffy grinned. "It's gonna be an adventure!"
"Ah, Luffy..." Katya said cautiously.
"I wanna go to the Wano Kingdom soon, too!" The boy continued.
"Don't be ridiculous! We can't just show up without a plan!" Law shouted. Luffy ignored him and ran past.
"Oi, Sanji, I'm hungry! What do we have for breakfast?" Luffy ran up the stairs happily and Katya winced at the look on Law's face.
"Sandwiches." Sanji replied.
Five.
"Oh no." Katya's eyes widened. "L-Law, calm down!" She said frantically as the man had a thousand yard stare at the kitchen.
"Hm? Katya-chan?" Sanji turned around.
Four.
"I could have prevented this." She sank to the floor. "I'm sorry."
"I want a cotton candy sandwich!"
Three.
"I'll just have a cup of tea."
"I'm gonna have cola!"
Two.
"Yohohoho, a glass of milk for me!"
"I think the best breakfast in the world is Sanji-kun's sandwiches."
One.
Law snapped completely, and Katya sank to the ground in knowledge of what was to come.
"I DON'T LIKE BREAD!"