I don't like you! by BloodyMarryMe

Weee, I'm so happy! :D *ehem* sorry, I just had to tell you how glad I am that you guys like the story. ^^ I really appreciate all the positive feedback I've received. And little by little, I'm figuring out publishing on ! So all in all, a good start. :)

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Have fun reading chapter 5! :)

Disclaimer: I do not own One Piece of any of its characters, but I own the OC Suzune Miyako.

CHAPTER 5

Golden eyes opened slowly. It took the girl some time to remember what exactly happened but when she did, Miyako sat up quickly and instantly regretted it when she felt the sharp pain in her head. That's when she noticed something moved beside her. She blinked a couple of times to remove the blurriness from her eyes and then turned her head to the side. Two big golden orbs stared confused and surprised at two little black ones. "A bear," Miyako simply stated, probably too shocked to even...well, look shocked.

To her surprise the said bear bowed its head in depression and apologized. "Sorry."

"Oh, a talking bear," Miyako murmured, still seemingly calm. And then it hit her. "A talking bear!?" She almost screamed that statement and fell out of bed in the process. Sharp pain rushed through her side and it became hard to breathe. Miyako gasped from both surprise and pain and stayed still in order to let the pain pass. However, even when it was safe to breathe again, Miyako could still feel the dull pain in her ribs. She remembered hitting the big tree when she was blown away. *Wait! Where am I!* Now that the memories of that fight started returning, Miyako's alarm went on in her head. She didn't even notice the bear who was trying to help her get up.

"A-Are you ok? I'll call the captain, he's a doctor!" The worried bear said.

Miyako looked at him, still lying on the floor and finally remembered that this bear was part of the Heart pirates' crew. She saw him with Trafalgar Law when they fought the pacifista. Then his captain was… "No!" Miyako all but yelled as he was already near the door. The bear looked at her questioningly. "I-I'm fine, you don't need to call him. Instead, can you tell me where I am?"

Bepo nodded and much to Miyako's relief moved away from the door. "You're on board of our submarine. I'm Bepo, a crew member of the Heart Pirates. Sorry."

*Why is he apologizing?* Miyako thought with a sweat-drop, but decided to ignore it for now. She needed to get out of here and soon. She was just about to ask Bepo to fetch her something to eat so she could escape from here when she noticed something. She couldn't move her left leg freely. She looked towards the bed and realized her left ankle was shackled to the bed. *You got to be kidding me,* Miyako thought darkly. *That bloody captain really thought of everything.*

"Umm, do you need any help?" Bepo took a step forward, uncertainly.

She looked up and noticed the bear staring at her strangely. Probably because she was still lying on the floor. Without a word, she pushed herself off the floor and somehow managed to return into the bed. "I'm fine, thanks." She murmured in anything but a cheerful voice. She looked around the room for anything she could use as a weapon or something to help her pick or break the lock and escape. She already noticed her katana was nowhere in sight. While she looked around from her bed, she kept the conversation going. "So..you're a talking bear?"

"Sorry." The bear apologized again.

Miyako sweat-dropped again and made an uncomfortable smile. "There's no need to apologize for it."

"S-sorry." He said again and Miyako looked at the bear with an 'are-you-kidding-me?' stare.

She was getting tired of his constant apologizing. She wanted to ask him if he was really a talking bear or a zoan type person, or perhaps an animal who ate a devil fruit. After all how often do you meet a talking bear? However after seeing he was a bit sensitive on that topic, the girl decided not to press the poor bear with any more questions about it. And she really didn't want to hear any more apologizing. *Except from that Captain! He better apologize!* However as soon as she thought it, she knew there was no chance for something like that to happen. Law didn't look like the type to do so. Miyako remembered the sadistic grin she saw before she blacked out. *Creepy guy.*

"So, um, where is my katana?" The girl asked innocently. She was disappointed because she didn't find anything useful for her breakout.

"I think Captain took it. It's probably in his quarters," Bepo answered and looked around nervously. He just kept standing there. Miyako was sure the poor bear was ordered to keep an eye on her but he seemed nervous. Obviously his people skills weren't that good, or he was simply that shy.

"And where is that?" Miyako continued to probe. And just as Bepo opened his mouth to answer, the door opened again.

~...~

Miyako held back a frown at an unpleasant sight. It was Trafalgar Law in the flesh. He closed the door behind him and gave her a satisfied smirk before leaning against the opposite wall. "I see you've woken miss...Miyako." He purposely paused before saying her name, making her wonder will he call her with that weird nickname instead. Luckily, he didn't. "Bepo, go bring Miss Miyako something to eat," Law ordered casually and Bepo saluted in response.

"Aye, aye, Captain!" In a second the bear was out the door, giving Miyako and Law privacy, which the woman didn't find enjoyable at all.

"Are you feeling better now?" That gloating smirk was still plastered on his face, but the girl ignored it and kept calm.

"I would be better if you remove this from my ankle." She shook her left leg, making the chain move as it made a sound. It wasn't even long enough for her to get out of bed.

"Unfortunately I can't do that yet, miss. I wouldn't want you escaping after all," Law said as he tilted his head. "Unless…you're willing to join my crew now?"

The samurai glared at him for the first time. "You should already know the answer to that. And you shouldn't look so smug considering what a dirty trick you used to get me here."

Law raised an eyebrow and chuckled. Yes, he actually chuckled at her words. Miyako had to push away the urge to throw things at him. "I did warn you, didn't I? You were fighting a pirate. Why should I follow your code of ethics?"

Miyako's glare disappeared and was replaced by her usual calm expression. "I see, so pirates don't even have honor …Or is that just you?"

Law didn't back down from her taunts and neither did he look upset. He just sighed before answering. "You're being too hard on me, Miss Miyako."

"So what if I have to go to the bathroom?" The girl asked bluntly and out of the blue, still keeping a calm face.

For the first time Law looked a bit taken aback and he needed a second to understand what she was talking about. Then he realized they were back on the topic of her shackled ankle. He soon regained his composure and crossed his arms on his chest. "I see…I guess I'll have to ask Bepo to bring you a large cup as well." Law smirked evilly at this statement. Of course it was a joke, but he could barely hide his amusement at Miyako's shocked and embarrassed face. The girl blushed so much you'd think she had a fever.

"T-that was not funny!" The samurai girl managed to say after calming herself. Law didn't mind seeing the usually calm girl look so out of it for a change. He could already think of all the amusement he'll have by getting such reactions out of this girl. She seemed like a tough one to crack, so it will be a challenge to break her walls one by one, but that just meant all the more fun.

"What do you want from me anyway? Why did you…buy me?" Miyako had trouble saying that word again. She felt like an object, a part of somebody's property.

"Technically I didn't buy you…yet." Law answered and brushed aside Miyako's annoyed stare. "Alright, alright. Well I was interested."

"Interested?" The swordswoman repeated a bit confused. "why?"

"You were the only one on that stage that didn't even look scared. Completely calm, like you didn't even care that you'll be sold to someone. Who would act like that in such a situation?"

Miyako sighed at that explanation and mumbled, "Then maybe I should have been shaking in fear, maybe I'd have more luck then." Even though it was almost a whisper, Law heard her and chuckled again but there was a questioning look in his eyes, expecting an answer to his question. The girl looked at him for a while and then back at her shackled ankle, like she could open it with her stare. "I didn't see the point in being scared, and I still don't. I mean, it's not like it would change anything. Instead, I was waiting for the auction to end so I could plan my escape. It's not like I planned on really becoming a slave." After saying the last sentence, Miyako gave Law a warning look but he just smirked in response.

"I already told you, I don't expect you to become my slave. I want you to join my crew." He explained, ignoring her cautionary expression.

"And if I refuse?"

"Well, I can always stroll down to the auction house and pay my bidding. Then I'll get one of those lovely slave collars…" He trailed off while still smirking. He knew he didn't have to finish the sentence, as she understood him quite well. "I hear you also get a nice tattoo with a hot branding iron." He added, just to make her more uncomfortable.

The girl felt a shiver run down her spine at the thought, but she refused to let the captain have the pleasure of seeing her worried side. So instead, she put back her best collected mask she could muster. "I see. You put me in quite an awkward position here." Once again there was no worry in her voice or any other expression for that matter. That caught Law's attention and made him interested even more.

"You don't look very worried, though." He noticed, the smirk gone from his face. He looked serious now. The amusement was replaced with pure interest at what she was planning.

Miyako noticed the change in his attitude and now it was her time to smirk. "Yet, you do, captain Law."

Law ignored her comment. "You don't actually think you can escape in this situation. Your wounds aren't serious but you are bound to the bed. And I made sure there were no items in this room that could help you in any way. Even your katana is out of your reach." It sounded ridiculous, going to all that trouble for one woman, but Law didn't want to underestimate her. Somehow he had a feeling that would be a very bad idea. Besides, it was better to play it safe than sorry.

Miyako chuckled at this. "You went to all that trouble for little ol' me? Are you that afraid of me, Mister Law" She asked innocently but mockingly, as she used the same title he addressed her by.

Law obviously didn't appreciate it because for just a second she could see a dangerous gleam in his eyes. However it quickly disappeared under his usual amused look, and the smirk never left his face. "I think it's always good to take precautions. Now, I believe you still have a decision to make," He finally pressed.

The samurai frowned as if bored with the continuous pressing Law was putting on her. *So he won't give up until he gets an answer.* But somehow the girl didn't feel like giving it to him yet. "Your money would be wasted." She simply said, changing the subject again. She was looking out the small round window near her bed now. She didn't even notice it before. She could see the darkness of the ocean and recognized that they were underwater. *Right, the bear said something about the submarine. Well at least they're original.*

But the pirate captain was relentless. "I don't think so. I didn't say the main reason I wanted you to join. They said you are a swordsman and I saw your skills for myself. I was looking for a swordsman to join my crew anyway, so why not you."

Miyako could see his reflection in the window glass. She could also see her tired one, and noticed a bandage wrapped around her head. *Now that I think about it…* She looked at her bare feet first, the sheets covering them were thrown aside when she climbed back to bed. She had a bandage on her right shin. Looking up, she saw another one on her left thigh. *wait a second…my clothes? Where are they!* Really, there were no black stockings there nor her skirt. Only white panties. She also bought underwear from that shop since it seemed more practical than what they had in Wano. She was relieved to feel that her bra was still in place as well. However, her white turtleneck was replaced by a too-big-for-her blue T-shirt that went all the way to her thighs. It had a big Heart Pirate Jolly Roger on it. A bright yellow color in contrast with the dark blue attire. She then felt a tight feeling around her midsection and lifted the shirt a little. It hurt when she did so, using her wounded arm. She noticed that there was a bandage on her left arm as well. And as she lifted the shirt, she noticed her rib-section was wrapped in clean white bandages as well. She quickly pulled down her shirt and covered herself with the sheets, remembering she wasn't alone in the room. Her face was bright red now as she tried to hide it with her bangs, although unsuccessfully. But it couldn't be helped, not with the realization she just had. "M-My clothes…" She couldn't even say it.

"Ah, I told one of my crewmembers to put them in the laundry. They were dirty. I think you'll need to fix them too, they looked a bit ripped." He answered as if it was the most normal thing in the world. However, he noticed Miyako's expression and knew exactly what was bothering her. The man must have been the king of poker faces because he maintained a perfectly calm one, even though he was bursting with laughter inside. "Something wrong, Miss Miyako?" He prompted innocently.

The woman shot him a glare even though her face was still red. "You know exactly what's wrong! What did you do to me?" After all, she came from a country where people were pretty formal with such things, especially when it came to relationships between men and women. The thought of a man stripping and seeing a woman's body, and she wasn't his wife, even while she was wearing underwear, was unthinkable.

"What do you mean? I just bandaged you and changed you in clean clothes. You couldn't be put in bed with dirt all over and it could dirty your wounds and cause an infection." Law explained it in a Doctor-like manner, but that didn't help Miyako feel any better.

"P-pervert!" Miyako mumbled, clutching at her sheets and bringing them all the way up to her face, covering most of it. She was staring in front of her, not willing to look at her captor. *Damn that man! Damn him to hell for making me lose my composure! Twice!* The girl remained silent for a while longer, but then gave him a determined look. *I need to compose myself. I won't lose to him.*

The man looked amused by no end but it faded a little when he noticed her usual coldness was back. He could almost feel the walls going up around her again. He decided this wasn't the right time to press her into joining his crew. She would just refuse out of sheer spite, though she did seem more of a logical and collected person than that. But there was no reason to press the matter yet.

And just as if on cue, Bepo appeared again with a tray of fresh food. Miyako could smell the delicious scent and turned towards him with a gleam of excitement in her eyes. It was then that she realized she was starving. It was a strange kind of food, nothing that they served in Wano, but she wasn't intending to be picky at the moment. At her disappointment, she noticed the knife and the fork were both plastic, surly another order from captain Law. She was hoping to use it for picking the lock of her bonds, but no such luck. "Thank you, Bepo" She said with a small smile of appreciation and the bear nodded. Now that she looked at him, he was kinda cute. Completely fuzzy and she bet he was soft like a cloud. She had to resist the building urge to pet and cuddle him and play with his big bear ears. *Come on Miyako, you're not a child anymore!*

Law moved away from the wall. "Well, I'll leave so you can eat in peace. I'll come for your answer later." Miyako glared at him but doubted she looked intimidating while stuffing spaghetti in her mouth. "Bepo" he called and the bear quickly followed his captain out of the room. The girl sighed when they were finally gone and ate in much needed peace and quiet.

~...~

Now that she was alone, Miyako could take the time to examine the room. Everything was in metal. It was small but big enough for one bed and a small closet. There was a small metal nightstand near the bed, screwed to the floor in case the submarine made hard turns. Actually it seemed everything was screwed to the floor, even the bed. The room looked bare and monotone; obviously nobody resided here before she came along. Her gaze fell back to the small window with thick glass that could stand the pressure of water. She couldn't see much, only the dark blue of the sea. Bored with the view, Miyako sighed and plopped back into the pillow, her body protesting wildly as she did. The ribs on her right side that hurt weren't broken but definitively damaged. The ribs were her biggest problem. Other than that it was only some cuts and bruises, some deeper than other. Still, she was surprised at how much damage that blow caused. The girl frowned, remembering the fight with Law. But a win is a win…which means a loss is a loss, and she had to admit she lost even if her pride felt hurt by it. That was the first time Miyako lost, of course not counting various duels she had with her master while training.

Speaking of Law, the girl still had a decision to make. *What should I do…I don't really want to join and let him be my captain…but what other choice do I have? I need to get to Wano.* She remembered one of her plans from earlier…She could accept Law's proposition and go with him in the New World. Then it was just the matter of time before they get to Wano. She could easily slip away from him there and be free again and come home. Every pirate going to the New World comes to Wano in their travels so she was sure they would too. Miyako smirked, deciding what to do. She knew Law would still be suspicious of her consent and keep a close eye on her but that didn't matter to her. All that mattered was that he will be her ticket back home.

~...~

Law was behind his desk again, looking at the charts and info he got about the New World. Jean Bart, who was assigned as their new navigator now, was going over the charts as well, finding the best route for their travels. After he left, Law was left alone with his thoughts. He leaned back in his chair, his hands behind his head for support, as his thoughts went to a certain lady samurai. He smirked as he remembered those few seconds he was able break her calm mask. It was pretty fun. He had already decided that she will be his swordsman and he wasn't taking "no" for an answer. Now all he had to do was find the best solution to her stubbornness. He doubted it would be easy but that just made it more interesting of a challenge. A smug smirk appeared on his features.

Well, this one didn't really have much action but I tried to make the dialog interesting. (Hopefully, I succeeded?)

I dunno, it was fun writing it in any case. ^^'

And Bepo is so cuddly! Okie, that might have been a bit random…but he just reminds me of a big teddy bear. I love that polar bear. :)

Well, hope you like it and the next chapter will be up soon. Wow, I'm really into this, somehow the inspiration just keeps coming to me. I just hope I don't get a writer's block. ^^'