Hey there! I know it's been a really long time since I've uploaded anything, but school started again... I got a new job... Life (and death) happened... Yeah. But! I finally finished the epilogue chapter for this piece! I'm either going to focus on Asylum now, or try dabbling in a different fandom for a while. Not sure yet. Anyway, here's the last chapter for you. It was a bit rushed and probably sounds a bit forced. Or sucks altogether. But it was also the first lemon I've ever written. I've read plenty, but it's far more difficult actually writing them.
I finally found a beta reader who's willing to wait around for me to finish things! I would like to thank NebulaHeroine for agreeing to work with me! I'm sorry I didn't ask you to read over this chapter, but I really just wanted to get it out of the way. Next chapter/fic, I swear I will be very grateful for your help!
Thank you, those who are still with us, for waiting so patiently for the last chapter of this fic. I'm truly sorry that it took so long to get it up here! I still hope you enjoy!
Warnings: LEMON. I promised the epilogue would have one, and here it is. If it's awful, please be kind anyway. ^.^
Word Count: 4,861 (Longest... chapter... I've written...)
Disclaimer: I Do NOT own One Piece or its characters. I do, however, own the plot of the fic.
It had been nearly three weeks since Law had been attacked. No one wanted to leave the island they were docked at until Law was feeling better, but they were still on edge. Word about the miserable defeat of the Marines stationed in town had reached Mariejois and the fleet admiral. It had only taken about a week and a half for backup to reach the island, and the port town where the attack had taken place was now swarming with marines; the Straw Hats, Kid Pirates and Law had been forced into hiding on a secluded coast on the opposite side of the island.
Law's recovery was going well, according to Chopper and Law himself, but he still flinched when Kid, or anyone other than Chopper, tried to touch him without his explicit permission. Kid was growing restless, having Law so close but not being able to be intimate with the older male. The black haired, tattooed rookie was making steady progress, though. He could now keep down all of the food he ate, happily rambled on about medical things with the Straw Hat doctor, and would make small talk with both of the pirate crews on board.
One of the things that concerned both Kid and Chopper was Law's reluctance or outright avoidance of conversations involving anything related to the attack. He wouldn't tell them exactly who had attacked him, though it seemed like he was well aware of who it was, and he wouldn't confide his fears or emotions in Chopper, choosing instead to keep everything bottled up. Every so often over those few weeks, Kid would be startled awake in the middle of the night as Law thrashed about in bed, suffering vivid nightmares of that night.
It was on the crest of the fourth week that everything came to a head. The marines were closing in on their end of the island, and Law had lost his appetite completely with the delivery of this news. He had receded into his own mind, steadfastly refusing to talk to anyone. By Law's third sleepless night, Kid was ready to snap and force his lover to talk. His recovery was going into a downward spiral, and Kid just wanted Law to feel comfortable confiding in someone, even if that someone wasn't him. Hell, he'd even settle for Law talking to Sanji.
Everyone grew worried when Law refused to let people into his room again. The only two who were still allowed to see him were Kid and Chopper. The reindeer doctor had insisted, as Law had been ready to lock him out, too, that Law was no longer capable of making rational judgments regarding his health.
It was on this day, as Chopper was coming out of Law's room after a quick check, that shouts sounded, heralding the approaching marines.
On deck, the Straw Hats were rushing around, preparing to receive and defend the attack, their captain oddly serious in his need to protect his vulnerable fellow captain. Nami stuck her head in the infirmary at one point to inform Kid and Law of the new threat. In an instant, Kid was up and following the orange haired woman out on deck.
"You stay here," he barked at the unresponsive figure lying in the bed. Getting no reply, he huffed and slammed the door behind him. As he left the room, he was nearly bowled over by the Straw Hat sharp shooter as he rushed about the deck preparing the Thousand Sunny for the impending attack.
"S-sorry..." the long nosed boy muttered before looking up at Kid and going completely still, face paling as terrified recognition shone in his eyes. "A-ah, C-captain Kid. I'm-" Kid brushed past the younger pirate in his mostly angered, partially anxious haste. Nami, who had fallen behind the older redhead, spared Usopp a sympathetic look and an uneasy shrug of her shoulders before she moved on to aid her crew further.
Kid found Luffy at the bow of the ship, bent over the railing with the green haired swordsman hanging on to the back of his red vest as the younger attempted to launch himself over the side of the ship.
"Zooorrrrooooo, lemme go, I wanna kick their asses~!" The green haired male glared at the back of his captain's head, tugging roughly at the red material.
"Luffy, I said no, now let it go. If I let you go now, Nami will kill me." By this point, Luffy had noticed Kid standing behind them. He wriggled around in the swordsman's grip until the older male sighed exasperatedly and let go.
"You!" Luffy exclaimed as he bounced over to the redhead. "You want to avenge Tra-guy, too, right?" A hand appeared to cover Luffy's mouth, and Kid followed the arm to find it attached to the blond chef. Sanji glared lightly at his captain before giving Kid an easy, yet slightly forced smile.
"Of course he does, Luffy, but we can't just have you two charging in and making a mess of things, now can we?" The cook's smile turned slightly threatening as he gave Kid a look that clearly said not to do anything stupid. He held up his hands in a gesture of good will, then marveled at the fact that he wasn't glaring at the other male and doing as he pleased anyway. He was spending far too much time around the Straw Hats.
"I don't see how waiting around for them to get closer to the ship will make any difference!" Sanji and Zoro shared an exhausted look over their captain's head. Kid was tired of waiting around for them to do something, and decided to say so.
"Look, you can debate this shit later, but if those bastards get on the ship and make Law's condition worse, you will all face the consequences." His growled threat was accompanied by a sharp glare that didn't seem to affect the other three at all. But at the same time, Luffy's eyes had lost their excited gleam and were now akin to hardened stones. The time for teasing was up, it seemed.
"Sanji, Zoro, we can't just sit here and let that happen." The previously playful tone in the black haired boy's voice had hardened along with his eyes. Sanji let out a defeated sigh, but nodded nonetheless. He turned to Zoro and shrugged, their posture giving away their willingness to follow their captain.
"Alright, fine, you goof," Zoro said, giving Luffy verbal consent. By this time, the Marines had reached the edge of the dense forest, and were steadily making their way down the beach toward the two ships. Kid spotted them first, the white uniforms a stark contrast to the dark bark of the trees. He grunted to alert the quarreling trio, nodding toward the land when he had gotten their attention.
The change was instantaneous. The bickering died down immediately, any remaining lighthearted atmosphere was banished by the appearance of the Navy. Kid could see the growing tension in his temporary companions. Sanji's shoulders had gone stiff, Zoro's face was drawn into a frown, and Luffy looked ready to vault off the side of the ship and murder someone. Kid himself had his hands clenched into fists at his sides and was straining himself to stay calm.
Behind him, his own crew were standing at the ready, waiting for Kid to give them an order, waiting for the chance to fight and avenge their captain's lover, their friend. The Straw Hats were on edge as well. They were all battle ready, and Kid took a moment to marvel at how far they had come from the young, naive ragtag group they had been two years ago.
The cries from the Marines brought him back to the present, and he turned to stare them down, his blood boiling with hatred. Stationed back along the line of trees was the commander of the troop that had been stationed in the town. Governor, if Kid recalled correctly, was said to be a corrupt official, gaining power and rank through any means necessary. He snarled, catching the attention of the blond chef. Sanji followed Kid's eyes, and locked on to the sleezy man. Understanding flashed in his eyes briefly.
Sanji nudged Zoro in the side, turning the sword-wielder's attention to the tree line as well. They shared a look of silent agreement, watching as their captain became restless and took off, plowing right into the mass of oncoming Marines. In blurs of black and blond, and green and white, Sanji and Zoro set off after Luffy. The rest of the Straw Hats quickly followed suit, opening up a path for Kid.
"Take out the Marines," he called over his shoulder, "I believe the one I need to speak with is cowering behind the action." His small crew let out cries of anger directed at the Marines, charging directly into the fray. Kid jumped down from the bow of the Sunny, walking with a simmering calm, the hatred boiling beneath the surface. The Straw Hat crew were fighting valiantly, driving back the pressing force of men, but his crew, thank whatever deity that existed for Killer, they were fighting with a vicious ferocity that, in a moment of completely uncharacteristic emotion, made Kid's chest swell with pride and gratitude.
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The shore line was awash in blood, sand tainted red with the thick substance. As Kid made his way back toward the Sunny, he thought over the events that had just occurred. There had been no fatalities on either side, but he had caught sight of some major wounds the retreating soldiers were sporting.
Kid had dealt with Governor himself, though it had been hard to keep his anger reigned in enough to not kill the bastard. That being said, he was confident that the man would no longer bother any of them. By the time everything was over, it was nearly dusk and the pirates were all incredibly exhausted. As he reached the ship, he could hear Chopper's panicked voice from where he was standing on the shore.
"You idiots! You could have died if that fight wore on any longer!" Kid could picture the young doctor berating the swordsman and their captain, both notorious for being reckless. The slight smirk that had formed on his face at the thought of their predicament faded as the reality sank in. These people had been willing to give their lives to protect and avenge Law. He owed them so much.
Deciding it was time he rejoin his crew and check on Law, Kid made his way on deck. What he found there made him stop in his tracks. Luffy and Zoro were arguing amicably in front of the door to the kitchen, where Sanji was having a cigarette. Instead of the reckless Straw Hats, the little doctor was lecturing Killer, Wire and Heat. His guilt grew exponentially, knowing he had endangered the lives of his own crew mates in a fight that could have been avoided had they really tried. Wire and Heat had their heads bowed to the other crew's doctor while Killer had noticed Kid's presence and was giving him what Kid thought was a confident half-smile. They didn't regret fighting to protect their captain's lover.
Giving the blond a grateful nod, Kid headed toward the infirmary before the little doctor could set his sights on him. Opening the door, he quickly and silently slipped into the room, shutting the door again as soundlessly as he had made his entrance.
The small room was bathed in the flickering orange glow of the lamp at the bedside table. Law was sitting up in the bed, one of Chopper's medical books open in his lap. He didn't stir as Kid stepped closer, eyes flying over the words that were illuminated by the candle. As Kid sat down on the edge of the bed, he realized that Law was purposefully ignoring him. The other's eyes were flashing over the same page multiple times, and the slender fingers hadn't moved to turn the page.
Kid huffed a sigh, knowing his lover was feeling conflicted. Through experience, Kid knew that Law was mad at him for endangering himself, yet he was also flattered and slightly happy that the redhead would go to such lengths for him. After a few more minutes of silence, Law snapped the book shut and glared at Kid.
"What were you thinking?" That question had so many hidden meanings, Kid could hardly count them all. That fight could have been avoided, so why did you engage them? Did you realize you were putting the Straw Hat crew in danger? What about Killer-ya and the others? Did you think about them? Did you think I would be happy that you came to my defense as if I were incapable of handling myself?
All of the questions daunted Kid, so he settled for a glare of his own. "It all turned out alright, didn't it? No one was killed or seriously injured. I'd call that a plus." Law let out an exasperated sigh and pinched the bridge of his nose.
"I appreciate it," Law said, voice soft and uncharacteristically vulnerable. "But next time, don't put yourself in harm's way because of me. And don't you even think about asking Killer-ya and the others to do that again. I wouldn't be able to live with myself if something happened to them." Kid snorted at this.
"You know, sometimes I think he's the one you're really sleeping with, the way you fret over him and everything." He smirked at the dark-haired male, receiving a mock glare and a light punch to the shoulder for his troubles. "So, you're okay now, right? Now that you don't have to worry about that bastard anymore?" The redhead lowered his gaze to his hands, not wanting to show his vulnerable emotions. The light-hearted mood grew somber quickly. Kid refused to raise his head until he felt slender fingers curl around his hand.
"Of course I am. You took care of him, didn't you? What could I possibly have to worry about now?" Law tightened his hold on the redhead's hand, but didn't quite meet his eyes. This gave Kid the opportunity to lean in, cup his lover's cheek in his free hand and draw him into a passionate kiss. He was elated when, instead of pulling back like Kid had expected, Law deepened the kiss. The thin hand of the doctor trailed up his arm and behind his head, those sinful fingers tangling in his mussed red locks.
Kid pressed forward, pushing Law backward and into the mattress. Law's unoccupied hand flew to Kid's chest, pushing back. Worried he had done something wrong, Kid sat back up quickly, but Law only looked toward the door and tilted his head toward it in a non-verbal explanation.
"Anyone could just walk in. Lock the door, would you?" All of the fears drained out of Kid, replaced by a slightly giddy happiness. Law wasn't pushing him away, for the first time since this whole mess started. He couldn't help himself. He bent down to kiss the man again, managing to snort derisively at the seemingly ridiculous fear. After all they had been through, someone walking in on them should be the last thing on their minds.
"Whatever you say. Princess." Kid jumped up from the small bed before Law could smack him for the use of his least favorite pet name. With a twist of his fingers, the lock slid into place, and for the moment, they were truly alone. He made his way back to the bed slowly, his eyes dilated by his body's reaction to his lustful thoughts.
Law had remained splayed out over the mattress in his brief absence, and for the first time in a long time, Kid was able to simply stare at and appreciate his lover's lithe body. Though the other was still clothed, Kid could pick out the well developed yet subtle muscles beneath the light cotton shirt the Straw Hats had provided for their patient.
It pained him to see that there was still a hint of fear in the other's eyes, but Law wasn't making any moves to stop him this time. Slipping on top of the other man, Kid slid his hand up and under Law's shirt, tugging the fabric up slowly and giving his lover time to change his mind. When there was no sign of that happening, Kid bent his head and trailed wet kisses up the expanse of smooth skin as it was revealed to him. Law tipped his head back, managing to hold back his soft moan of appreciation at his lover's actions.
"You're sure about this? I'm not gonna make you any worse, right?" Kid hesitated in his removal of the cotton garment, looking up into the gray eyes he adored. Law gave him an exasperated half-glare.
"For the last time, Eustass-ya, I'm not some delicate flower you need to look after. Not anymore. So would you kindly just shut up and fuck me already?" To accentuate his point, Law thrust his hips up against Kid's, causing the redhead to groan and press down on his smaller lover, craving more of that tantalizing friction.
"Oh, no. Not tonight," Kid smirked down at his lover. "Tonight, I'm gonna do it right. Gonna take my time and make it good. You deserve that, at least." He smiled as Law whined at the words, the older pirate seemingly caught between annoyance at having to wait longer, and heated arousal at the thoughts those words provoked. Kid stroked the pad of his thumb over his lover's cheek and bent his head to initiate a thorough kiss, easing his tongue past the parted lips of the man below him.
With Law's mind occupied with the searing kiss, Kid was able to sneak his free hand further up under the thin shirt, in search of one of the twin dusky nubs that lined his lover's chest. Upon finding it, he pinched and rolled it between his thumb and forefinger, massaging it gently. Law tore his mouth away from Kid's in a silent gasp, hands reaching up to cling to Kid's still-clothed shoulders.
"You're a tease," Law said, as if informing Kid of some new revelation. However, the playful nip he gave Kid's earlobe spoke of the older pirate's hypocritical actions.
"And you're not?" Kid scoffed at this, and Law just rolled his eyes. "Besides, I won't be teasing for very long." Kid pushed Law's shirt up and over his head, mussing the dark locks. He made quick work of his own clothes, and soon had their bodies pressed together, both relishing the warmth they created in the small room. Law could feel the weight of his lover's arousal against his thigh as the redhead laved his tongue against a nipple and sucked it gently between his teeth. It was quickly becoming more difficult for Law to keep his moans trapped behind his own teeth.
"Bite the pillow if you don't think you'll be able to keep quiet," Kid advised. Law gave him an unamused half-glare and Kid simply shrugged, returning his attention to his lover's chest and nipping his way lower. His dark haired lover writhed beneath his touch, arching his lithe body against the redhead's lips.
The warm, heavy hands that accompanied the smooth lips and teasing teeth furthered their exploration of skin that had been left untouched for too long. They massaged the pronounced hip bones briefly before resting on slim thighs, frustratingly close to the dark haired pirate's throbbing need, but stubbornly maintained their distance.
So distracted by the irritating, wandering hands, Law had nearly forgotten about his lover's skilled mouth. He was so thoroughly unprepared when Kid sank his lips around him to the base that he nearly gave everything away with a pleasure scream. He had just enough sense of mind left to throw his upper arm across his face and bit down on his wrist, muffling the embarrassing sounds. Perhaps he should have taken the redhead's advice.
Satisfied with Law' s reaction, Kid continued to pleasure him, bobbing his head and sucking occasionally at the tip. His own neglected need was already dripping, but he had told his lover he would go slow and be gentle. He took his time, focusing on his lover's cock, but knew neither of them would last much longer.
Law seemed to be on the same wavelength, for he reached over to the side table and a small glass bottle of some type of oil. He pulled the stopper with shaking fingers and passed the vile to Kid. The liquid smelled of mint, not something they would usually use, but they didn't have the time to be picky.
Pouring a small amount of the slightly viscous substance into his palm, he coated two fingers and returned to the task in front of him. He took his lover in his mouth once more, hollowing his cheeks and taking Law's erection fully, allowing the tip to hit the back of his throat as he pressed one lubricated finger into his lover's tight heat.
Kid looked up to survey Law's expression, partially to make sure there was no fear or disgust in his eyes. Instead, he found the dark haired pirate's head thrown back, spine arched gracefully, and the corner of the white pillow stuffed in his mouth, the tanned hands that had previously been in Kid's hair were clenched in the stuffed fabric. Law's cheeks were flushed with arousal and when Kid was finally able to catch his eyes, they were glazed over in pleasure. A carnal pride settled in Kid's stomach, pride in the fact that only he had had the privilege to see Trafalgar Law in a position like this, completely undone by pleasure.
A wave of heat wracked his body as he eased a second finger inside, tenderly rubbing the inflamed and partially raw skin of his lover's passage. Feeling the damage done instead of simply seeing it's aftermath and hearing some of the specifics sugar coated in medical jargon he couldn't understand, Kid wished he'd had the nerve to kill the bastard who had done this, instead of letting Straw Hat talk him into letting the monster off with a 'warning' and a defeated crew. He quickly let these thoughts pass. Law had wanted this, still wanted this, and who was he to turn his lover away after everything that had happened?
Kid looked up sharply as one of Law's hands caressed the bare skin of his shoulder. He found a desperate, pleading look in those dark eyes, no hint of fear or pain; just lust and love and trust. And maybe a hint of impatience. He eased a second finger in beside the first and thrust them in and out gently a few times before he began to scissor the thick digits. His lover was still relatively well-stretched, so it didn't take long before they were both satisfied, and Law was moaning for more.
Kid removed his fingers and moved to place his hips in the space between his lover's spread thighs, lifting the thin legs over his shoulders. He bent forward to place his lips against Law's pliant ones, licking into the willing mouth as he took himself in his hand and pressed gently into the body beneath him. Law's eyes rolled back as he arched up from the bed, legs straining in Kid's grip. Kid had to still his movements, or risk finishing too soon. He groaned and laid a pale hand on his lover's stomach, biting down on the tanned column of the other pirate's neck, making sure to suck a bruise into the skin as well.
Law groaned low in his throat, the vibrations tingling Kid's lips. The raven haired pirate pushed his hips up into Kid's urging him to continue.
"Please, Eustass-ya. I need this." Dark eyes opened to focus on his, searching their depths for something Kid couldn't quite fathom. The pleading tone in Law's voice sent Kid into action. He pulled back slowly and gently rocked back in, enjoying the grip his lover's body had on his own erection.
Cautious of making too much noise, Kid made sure not to rock the infirmary cot too much. Yes, he had locked the door, but if there was a lock, someone on the ship had a key. Plus, he actually wanted to be able to look his crew mates in the eyes and not be teased for the rest of his natural life. And Law might actually murder or castrate him if Kid embarrassed them like that, and he quite liked his balls right where they were, thank you very much.
Law was flushed, panting and sweating slightly at this point, and Kid decided they had had enough for the day. He knew his lover needed time to rest and recuperate. He wrapped his hand around the older pirate's weeping prick, dragging his thumb up the sensitive skin underneath and stroking his hand up and down, using the leaking precum as a substitute for lubricant.
It didn't take much more persuading to tip Law over the edge. As he reached the peak of his orgam, the muscles of his anus fluttered around Kid's erection. The redhead was able to thrust just a few more times before his hips began to spasm, and he bucked into the pliant body beneath him, spilling his own seed inside his lover.
Kid lowered Law's legs from his shoulders slowly, minding the stiffness, and had the presence of mind to remove himself from his lover's hole carefully before he shifted himself to the side and collapsed beside the raven haired man. They both took the pleasant, contented silence to come down from their highs. Kid ran a finger through the sticky remains of Law's release that had pooled on his stomach. His own essence was currently making its way out of his lover's body and drying on his thighs.
There was a soft knocking at the door, but both chose to ignore it for the moment. Kid leaned in and placed a gentle, loving kiss to Law's cheek, wrapping his arms around the slighter form and curling around him in a protective embrace. They both drifted off, warm and happy to be cuddled together.
About half an hour later, the knocking returned, frantic this time. Law's eyes flew open, and he shoved Kid off the bed, shielding him from the door. He dug around in the pile of clothes on the floor at the other side of the bed, collecting Kid's and throwing them at him before grabbing the borrowed cotton shirt and pulling it haphazardly over his head.
Briefly stunned, it took Kid a moment to get moving. He was fixing his own clothes when they heard a key scraping in the lock. Kid flew over the bed to settle in the abandoned chair by the bed just as the door flung open and a hysteric Chopper dashed into the room.
The reindeer's glare immediately settled on Kid and he made his way over to his patient and fussed over him briefly.
"Chopper-ya, I swear, there's nothing wrong. We've just been talking. Right, Eustass-ya?" The steely, penetrating gaze of the Heart Pirate captain bore into his own, and he simply nodded his agreement. Chopper seemed to be satisfied with that.
"Fine, but make sure you don't exert yourself too much. Your body still needs rest." With a slight huff and a last suspicious half-glare thrown at Kid, Chopper made his way out of the infirmary, pointedly leaving the door open.
"Jeez, you've got one strict babysitter there," Kid said after a moment of silence. The snort he got from the doctor set a smile on his lips. He leaned over and took his lover's mouth in a searing kiss. Law pushed him away a short while later.
"Go on, you've spent enough time in here with me. Go check up on your crew. I'm sure Killer will have a bone to pick with you." Kid rolled his eyes at the mention of his first mate, but conceded nonetheless. He rose from the chair, gripping and squeezing Law's hand briefly before turning to leave the room.
"It smells like Sanji's cooking dinner. I'll bring some back for you when it's ready," Kid offered. The response he got, however, truly brought a smile to his lips.
"Don't bother. I feel like having a change of scenery today. I'll make my way up and join everyone later."
True to his word, when Sanji called for dinner, Law made an appearance after everyone else was seated and serving themselves. The blond cook showed the rival captain to a seat they had saved between Kid and Zoro. Sanji sat on the swordsman's other side and the evening meal commenced. As with everything else the Straw Hats did, it was a loud, rambunctious affair. With two pirate crews and three captains gathered, if things got a little louder or messier than normal, no one would really complain.