Lucas was led by his father to his study, when they entered he half expected the maid's corpse to be there. It wasnt, and he relieshed in the relief it gave him. He didn't see a drop of blood anywhere, and couldnt help but wonder who cleaned it up in such a short time span.

He said nothing, even as his father opened a passageway from behind a bookcase and led him down the stairs that lay behind it.

Lucas idly wondered what else his father was hiding.

As they went further, could see a room approaching. As they entered, Lucas was awed. The lab was huge, machines lined up all over the room. The equipment was high tech and definitely expensive.

His eyes looked over to meet his father's.

"Amazing, huh?"

Lucas nodded, not trusting himself to speak. His father continued.

"Look over there, at those documents. Tell me what you see."

Lucas did as he was told, and picked up the documents. He took a moment to look over the information.

Amulet R. Lucas

Son of Amulet S. Jude and Amulet R. Iris

The subject is to be put under heavy surveillance and protection.

We cannot afford the Vessel of Nadezda to be found out by the world. Any action is necessary in order to keep his existence a secret.

The document was short and contained little information. It was about him obviously, but what was it talking about? The boy had no idea.

He looked up to meet his father's expecting eyes.

"It's about me," he looked back at the paper. "And something about the Vessel of Nadezda..."

"You are the Vessel of Nadezda," His father said.

Cold dread seeped into his veins. "What?" He asked.

Jude sighed, pushing a stray hair from his face. "Don't you understand? You are to be watched, to be monitored... If you leave, the goverment will kill you. You are dangerous to them," He walked towards Lucas, putting his hands on his shoulders. "Anyone who finds out, must die."

Lucas dropped the papers, and would have fallen if not for the hands holding him in place. Realization sunk in. He knew why now.

Tears burned in his eyes, but they didn't come, he wouldn't let them.

"Why?"

Why was he dangerous? What was the Vessel of Nadezda? What was he?

"What am I?"

He opened his eyes, not noticing when he had closed them. His looked up to meet his father's eyes.

-

I grit my teeth as I snuck into town, they were going to close the gates soon so I had to get in quickly before security got tight. My ankles hurt, and my stomach twisted and churned in hunger.

I came to a stop, noticing a familiar two story building. It was Lily's shop, it was closed by now but maybe she would be willing to help...

I knocked on the door, cringing at how loudly I did so. After sveral minutes of waiting, I was about to knock again before I heard grumbling and the door creaked open.

Lily pushed a stray hair out of her face, and met my eyes, her expression tired. She frowned, noticing my state.

"Lucas... Is everything alright? What are you doing here this late?"

I shifted nervously, my eyes darted around. No one was in sight, but I felt paranoid.

"Can I come in?"

-

Lily led me to the upstairs where she lived, I sat on one of the chairs in the living room whilst she made tea. I was lost in my thoughts, not noticing when she put a cup of steaming tea on the table in front of me.

"So..." She paused, sitting down in her own chair across from me. I snapped my attention to her. "What happened?"

I frowned, then opened my mouth to say something but I couldn't form the words. Lily was patient, and waiting for me to regain my voice.

"I... was kidnapped." I said slowly, picking up my cup and brought it to my mouth and sipped it despite the heat.

Several emotions ran across her face, but the most noticeable was protectiveness and anger. I furrowed my brows in slight suprise, not expecting the range of emotions.

"By who?" She grit out.

"Pirates. Though they are more like bandits than anything." I said blandly.

I prided her for keeping her anger in control, as she calmly set her cup down and rubbed her temples.

"Are you hurt?" She glanced over me, looking for possible injures.

"A little..."

She groaned. "Why didn't you tell me sooner?" She got up before I could respond, and disappeared down a hallway. Moments later, she came back with bag. "It's my med kit, do you need help?"

I shook my head, taking the bag and pulled out what I needed. I slowly rolled up my sleeves, showing rope burns on my wrists. After putting cream, I pulled up my pant leg and hissed in pain.

My ankles were bloodly, and littered with cuts. They had long since stopped bleeding, but the pain was still present.

Lily watched me work and was silent for most of the time, before asking.

"You seem to know what you're doing. Who taught you?"

I paused, but only slightly. "My father, and tutors he hired. He wanted me to be well inversed in medicine."

"Wanted?" She asked.

I froze, before nodding. "I- I ran away..."

She was silent, and I slowly looked up to meet her eyes. She smiled reasurringly, her emerald orbs shining with understanding.

"I'm not really suprised..."

I blinked. "You're not?"

She shook her head. "No, I had a feeling something was wrong. At first, I thought that maybe you were lying about being a Noble," She paused, her eyes trusting. "I didn't think that was the case."

I stared at her, suprised. "Thank you..."

Her smile broadened. "I won't ask for an explanation, but if you ever want to talk. I'm here."

I smiled. I knew I wasn't ready to talk about my past, not emotionally at least. Her compassion made me feel warmed and loved. I hadn't felt that way with many people.

"I'll keep that in mind." I told her.

Her smile softened, before her expression became serious. "Where have you been staying all this time?"

"The woods..." Before she could say anything I explained. "But, I'm not alone! I have two older brothers and a younger one with me." I didn't mention that the older two were only a year older.

She sighed. "I don't know what to do with you..."

I smiled apologetically. "Sorry," I had long finished tending my wounds, and I stifled a yawn. "Can I stay here tonight?" I asked.

She paused. "Yes, of course. But wouldn't your brothers be worried?"

I hid a grimace, and took a deep breath in to calm my nerves. "They'll be fine, besides, it's really late... it'd be more dangerous to leave now..."

Lily nodded, agreeing before she stood up. "I'll go get some pillows and blankets. Would you like anything else, I can make something to eat."

I smiled. "That would be great."

-

Lily and I built a pillow fort, while we ate popcorn and talked about random things. We avioded sensitive topics.

"Thank you Lily... tonight was fun." It felt nice to have a calm day, even with knowing what was coming ahead.

She paused, before a warm smile lit up her features. "Of course Lucas." she got up, walking down the hallway she went to earlier. "Get some sleep." She turned off the light.

"Goodnight!" I called out after her.

A second later, she called back. "Night!"

I laid back down on the couch, it was confirmable, thanks to all the pillows and blankets Lily left me

As I lay there, I knew it was far to late to find Sabo this late at night. I didn't know where to go, or where the Outlook's house was.

I sighed, closing my eyes, and prepared myself for the next day.

-

"Be careful." Lily said, and shoved a bag into my arms.

"What's this?" I exaimed the leather and fine craftmenship.

She frowned. "Well, since you seem to always be getting into some sort of trouble you're gonna need a way to treat yourself if you get hurt." She gestured to the bag. "It's built as a med kit, and its waterproof. I already stocked it."

My face flushed. "I can't take this..."

She rolled her eyes. "Haven't you heard it's rude to not accept gifts?"

I frowned but relented, knowing she wouldn't let me not take it "Did you make this?"

"I did." Her smile blossomed, and she ruffled my hair. "Now go."

I nodded, determination leading me out the door. "Thank you, Lily."

-

The docks were crowded, and I grimaced and kept my head down as I weaved through the people. I didn't know where I was going, so let my instincts take over.

Murmers in the crowd started to spur, and I lifted my head to see the ship... the one that held a Celestial Dragon.

His name escaped me, and I didn't bother to remember. I was running out of time as well.

I started running, bumping into several people who shouted in anger. I ignored them as dread set into my veins.

A small boat was on the water, bearing Sabo's pirate flag. I tore off my cloak and jumped in the water, swimming as fast as I could.

The first shot went off, and I panicked as fire enveloped the boat.

'Keep going...' I told myself, even as the second shot went off.

I dove under the water, forcing my eyes to stay open despite the darkness. I swam deeper, until I saw his body in the near distance. I went faster, grabbing onto him, pulling him towards me and grabbing his shoulders. I ignored the burning red that obviously was going to scar.

The need to breathe was strong, but I pushed through it and pulled his chest to mine. I swam up, then suddenly a hand grabbed me and pulled the two of us out.

I coughed, breathing for air as I reached the surface. I opened my eyes and looked at the man.

Dragon...

I froze, my eyes landing on Sabo. He was holding him, anger in his eyes. Wind picked up around us.

"Take me with you..." I choked out. "Please save Sabo" Tears burned in my eyes. "Ace and Luffy- I couldn't stand it if he died."

Dragon's eye widened, but he grabbed me as well. I tried to keep my eyes open, but exhaustion overcame me.

-

Ace lost two brothers.

Correction, he and Luffy lost two brothers.

He didn't believe it at first, when Magra told him about Sabo setting sail and a Celestial Dragon shooting his boat down.

Not when he told him Lucas dove in after him, but never came back up.

He read the letter.

-

The first time I came to, I wasn't fully conscious.

I heard voices, but I couldn't make out the words before I blacked out again.

The second time was in a panic, after another nightmare.

A man was there, and he was sure to calm me down. Despite his words being slurred and my mind spinning, I eventually evened out my breathing. I couldn't help but fall asleep in my exhaustion.

-

"Will he be okay?" I asked. An hour had passed since I first woke up, and I met both a fisherman named Hack, and a young girl, her name Koala. Dragon was here earlier, but had left after he asked some questions.

"Of course! We have amazing doctors here, he'll be fine. Don't you worry!" Koala chirped, a smile donning her young face. She was probably younger than both me and Sabo.

I nodded. "Yeah.."

Hack frowned, gaining my attention. I raised an eyebrow in question. He sighed, before speaking solemnly. "His head was hurt pretty badly, so he might not-"

"Remember anything." I cut him off, keeping my eyes on the still figure. "I know, but as long as he will be okay..." I swollowed down the lump in my throat.

Koala watched me with a strange look. "What's your relationship with him? I mean boss said that he had no clue who you were"

"Before Sabo was taken by his father, he was in the woods with me and two other boys," I paused. "Though none of us are related by blood, we consider ourselves family... we're brothers." I told Dragon this, when he asked, but these two weren't here for that.

I took note of the small smile on Koala's face.

"Are you hungry?" Hack asked, and I realized I was as my stomach growled.

I was hesitant to leave, but I wanted to be in good health when Sabo woke up.

I gave him a half smile. "Yeah..." Hack turned, and I followed him out the infirmary, Koala behind me.

-

The food was great, but I still had to force myself to eat and to keep eating. There were others in the cafeteria, some gave me assessing looks and others ignored me, but I paid them no mind.

I let my thoughts drift to where we were, the revolutionaries, who saved Sabo... and me.

The group wasn't well known, yet, but in a few years their efforts would be recognized and they would gain popularity. With the help of Sabo...

Dread filled my stomach. 'Do I take Sabo back? Or leave him here? Do I stay with him?' I pondered my choices.

'Sabo won't even remember me.' The thought settled in, and I had to stop eating in fear of throwing up.

'Then make him remember.'

I froze, the thought echoing in my mind. Could I make him remember? If I could, I wouldn't have to make the choice to bring him back or not... he could choose, and I would accept his decision.

'Now... how do I make him remember?'

Ugh, its been forever. I had this all typed out but for about a 2 weeks now but I just never got around to editing it. I didn't like how it turned out either. But I hoped you enjoyed this chapter! I had to rewrite it a couple of times cause I just saw Sabo's time in the revolutionaries. I hope it was worth the wait.

Reviews:

tuskkins-Thank you, I'm gad you love it!

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Futago no Akuma Shimai-Thanks, I'm glad it isnt boring you. I'll try to use his nickname more often.

gabreilsangel23- Don't worry! I don't have the heart to kill Sabo off, he deserves fo live along with Ace.