Yo people!
Seeing how much my brain cells are refusing to cooperate and write more.. I guess this fic will be up for 10 chapters… XDD That'll be the maximum…
Or so I think…
Thank you for the reading this fic of mine which just started on a whim.. haha..
I thank all those Trafalgar Law fics which inspired me so much and for making me look like an idiot smiling to myself inside my room while reading those fics.. XDD
They are really cool.. :D
Hope you do continue them…
Im referring to the some Law x OC fics which got me curious and interested while Im on my research about Trafalgar Law.. Im really fascinated about the guy and his awesome attitude and as you can see this is the result of that fascination.. XDD
I've got something for geniuses.. haha
Here's the 4th chapter people~
Hope you enjoy…
Oh by the way, I—
Ace: Hira-chan doesn't own One Piece. *smirks at the authoress' annoyed face*
I'm asking it for my birthday!
Ace: Right.
(~page break~)
"I already fixed that nodachi of yours. You don't need to follow me around!" She moved closer to Ace, who was now openly smirking at her, enjoying the situation. But she cannot move from her position. Right now Ace is the only person who can save her form the clutches of the creepy surgeon in front of her.
Nodachi? Ace glanced at the large sword behind Law. Yeah. Luffy did mention that she is also a blacksmith.
"Never imagined you know her, Trafalgar Law." Ace decided to speak. One he didn't like the too friendly attitude Law is having and two, the fear radiating form the girl behind is surely not fear from being killed by Law. The surgeon of death knows something about her.
"I always keep track of things that pique my interest Fire Fist Ace. And that one behind you is one of those." Law smirked enjoying the emotions that started to rise on the man's eyes. It was really a coincidence that he met them in island, but if he is going to say that he guessed that things would be boring. He just need to fire up the situation a bit for some entertainment. The son of Gol D Roger and a Ravensdale. Things are always interesting around Straw Hats.
"Ho..." Ace started to feel defensive. He has heard many rumors about the surgeon of death and none of those seem to be safe for a person. He was aware of Law's abilities, in fact it was him who helped him, his brother and Whitebeard to survive those fatal attacks from Akainu, if there is something he wouldn't doubt, it would be his abilities. It isn't on this guy's nature to just look for someone to fix his weapon. But why Sei of all people?
Sei stuck her tongue out. "Like hell! You tried to cut me back then!"
Ace's brows raised in surprise. Wow… Never thought that Surgeon of Death's hobby of cutting people is true. And quite brave for Sei to talk like that to a supernova.
"I was just curious with the secrets you hold."
Sei shivered again and grabbed Ace tighter as if he was her lifeline. "A-Ace-san. Let's go."
"That's cold." Law pretended to be hurt but his mocking smiled still visible on his face. He approached Sei who was still cowering behind Ace and patted her head. "They are here, still looking for you. Be careful."
Sei smiled gratefully for the information. "Thanks, Law."
Before they could turn around, Ace tapped Law's shoulders and spoke. "I'll always be around."
This statement earned curiosity from Sei. "Ace-san?"
Instead of answering, Ace just placed his arm around the girl's shoulders and ushered her away from Law. The said surgeon had an amused look on his face together with that smug grin on his lips which made Ace slightly ticked out. The guy was obviously taunting him, but since he could still see trust on the girl's eyes held for the doctor he'll be quiet. As long as he keeps his damn hands to himself!
Once more he gave Law a warning look before going off.
(~)
"I met him before I met Luffy-san…" Sei started. She wasn't going to tell this guy about his connections with Law but something told her that he's someone he could trust. After all he is Luffy's brother. "He asked me to fix that nodachi of his."
"You agreed? You know who he is right?"
"Yeah. Well, he helped me escape those who are after me. I guess it's just like a trade." Sei started to get chills remembering what happened next. "He asked me if I want to be his lab rat!"
(~flash back~)
"Here." As Sei opened the knob of the door, she instantly pushed the large sword on the man in front of him. Law instantly unsheathed the sword and inspected her handy work, gazing his own reflection at the blade of his nodachi.
"Impressive."
"Hold the end of the bargain Law." She glared at the man. She had no choice, if she would try to go alone, she is sure as hell that it would be like walking inside a jungle with her hands tied to her back. It may be a coincidence that Law was looking for him, but he indeed came at the right moment. She was also surprised to see that the man knows her background but right now it doesn't matter. She agreed to fix Law's weapon in exchange for taking care of those pirates after her. It wasn't a bad deal at all. It's not that she can't fix that nodachi at all.
"I know." Once more, Law glanced at the now-repaired sword in his hand. "I've taken a liking to your abilities. Do you want me to study your anatomy?" Law stared at her straight in the eyes, not even flinching at his own proposal.
Who the heck in their right mind would want that kind of suggestion? Surely not her. "Are you mad?"
"It's better than getting caught by them right? And it's not like you can escape those others who are after you too."
Blunt.
Yeah she is well aware of the forces after her, but never she would stoop low and agree to be a guinea pig by some psychotic doctor like Law. "I thank you for your great proposal, but I am afraid I must decline that humble offer. I still prefer my limbs intact, thank you."
Law turned around and started to walk away. "Too bad."
Glancing back at his nodachi he turned at her. "Till next time."
"This will be the last time Law. You know I don't make weapons."
"You just repaired mine."
"Creating and repairing are two different issues."
"For you, yes."
"Whatever."
Before she left the door, she whispered something… "Thanks."
"One day I'll have you on my operating table as I unravel the secrets of your anatomy."
"Yeah right. Dream on Law!"
(~page break~)
Upon hearing the story, Ace started to wonder. "Who are those after you?"
Sei flinched at the seriousness of the man's voice. She isn't the type to reveal anything that had connections with her background but she knew sooner or later everyone would know. Luffy didn't ask anything from her when she joined his crew but he promised her of freedom. Even though different pirates, marines and World government are after her, they didn't think twice making her join their crew. She was grateful beyond words. But is it really the time to tell everything?
Seeing the hesitation and fear on those violet orbs, Ace mentally kicked himself. He knew he touched a sensitive topic for her and it isn't easy for the girl to tell everything to him. He was lucky enough to hear her ties with the Surgeon of death but asking more is like pushing your luck.
"My bad. I overstepped didn't I?" Ace smiled apologetically. He was glad that the girl wasn't ignoring his presence like she did last time and he hope that she won't be forced to do it again. He grinned hoping to placate the girl.
Sei stared at Ace saying nothing while keeping her face blank. Is he… hesitating that I might get offended?
Sei lowered her gaze trying to hide the red that started to dust her usual pale complexion. It should be me that should be doing that. I didn't say anything about my background at all. Why I am being chased. H-He…
"Sei?" Ace called out, trying if the girl isn't mad at him or anything. He also lowered his face, trying to catch the gaze of the weapons master, but to his surprise, he saw a glimpse of the slight shade of pink she obviously tries to hide. He also noticed the suppressed smile on her lips.
"No. Nothing. I—"
Before Sei could finish her sentence, she felt something being placed on the top of her head. Then she heard Ace's cheerful voice. "You don't need to say anything. Everyone trusts you. I trust you. Let's just leave that as it is. What do you say?"
When the weapons master looked up, she saw Ace's orange cowboy hat placed on her head, Ace's hand still pinning the hat on her. Feeling Sei's eyes on him, Ace grinned at the girl, flashing that his happy-go-lucky face of his. As if being pulled by something, she beamed at the man, trying to give back the cowboy hat back to him.
"Don't." Ace stopped her and just placed the hat again back to her head. "They are looking at you."
True enough, Sei saw various people looking at her, quite disturbed by her features. She was surprised that the man knew that people fear her.
Thank you." Sei mumbled.
"…"
Lacking response, Sei decided to look up again only to have Ace pinning her head down with his hat, trying to avert her attention. Ace didn't want the weapons master to see the small smile forming on his face, and the small shade of red dusting his freckled cheeks with just a simple thank you coming from the girl. Marco will not let me live through this if he had known!
Just by being with the girl was enough to turn his senses haywire. He feels invincible.
He was just glad she finally trusts him.
After a few minutes of walking around checking out various stores and asking random people, the two finally found some stores which sells weapons. Along the way they have found Zoro walking on a particular direction (forest) and concluded that he is lost again. "Zoro-san!"
Hearing the call the swordsman turned around only to find the weapon's master calling for him together with Ace. Annoyance automatically crept its way to his face upon seeing the two were controlling their laughter specially Sei who is failing at it. And he knew he is going to the wrong way again. "What?"
Sei pointed a shop which is obviously a weapon's shop before laughing madly making Zoro's face flush in deep shade of red form embarrassment. Trying to keep his face straight, Zoro walked towards the two and went to the shop.
"Directionless." Sei snickered.
Ace smirked and countered. "You are not the one to talk."
This earned a pout from Sei and another smirk from Zoro.
Upon opening the shop, Ace saw the interest on both his companions at the shop's display. Even for him, who is not that inclined on using weapons aside from the dagger on his waist, was utterly impressed at the variations inside the shop. When he glanced at Sei, he chuckled noticing that her eyes were lighting like stars in utmost interest, almost similar to a kid who just discovered something new to her. The girl practically scanned every weapon at the shop, picking up everything that catches her attention and wields it with utmost expertise. This made the owner awe at the girl who knew almost everything that the shop has to offer.
The shop owner was nice enough to forgive Zoro and Sei who were testing the weapons inside the shop—Zoro, testing the katanas, and Sei attacking Zoro with every weapons she holds. Sei smiled at the shop owner while holding a katana on her hand. "Ojisan, you sure have quality swords here."
"For someone so young, I'm surprised for you to be so knowledgeable about weapons 'jou-chan."
Instead of answering the old man, Sei just asked for daggers.
"Why daggers?" Ace curiously asked. He saw how the girl handled every weapon efficiently, why would she settle for something like a dagger if she could use any weapon she likes.
"Because they are light and easy to throw? And besides I already have my own set of weapons. I was just looking around for… studies."
"Studies?"
"I like being versatile with any weapon that I use. I won't be called a weapon's master otherwise." She grinned at Ace who ruffled her hair through the cowboy hat and pulled her cheeks.
"Cheeky."
"Hey!"
*Clang*
The sound of metal falling on the ground. The three were surprised to see the old man quite pale while looking on both Sei and Zoro—particularly on their weapons. He turned to Zoro. "Hey nii-chan isn't that—… K-K-Kitetsu?"
Ace took note of the man's trembling voice. He may not be a swordsman like Zoro, Mihawk and Vista but he can sure feel that something is strange with the sword. And with the fear laced out on the shop owner's voice, 'strange' isn't definitely something you would expect to be good.
"Yeah. I got it form a store in Logue town."
"D-Do you know that that sword is c-c-cursed?"
"Yeah." Not being fazed by the fear on the old man's face, Zoro just nonchalantly answered. For him a good sword is a good sword and nothing less. Those who fear the curse of a sword had no right to wield them at all. He already tested his fate with the sword before he got it and he is settling with it. It would be a shame that he is aiming to be the world's greatest swordsman, yet he fears the weapon he uses. That would be greatest blunder in his life.
Sei approached the still trembling old man. "Ojisan, there's no point on arguing with him. As you heard, he got that from Logue town. Even before he entered the Grandline and as you can see he is still alive." She pointed a finger at Zoro's direction who just glared at her. "Isn't it fine that way?"
"Are you saying that I should've been killed by my own sword?"
"Aww, shut up Zoro-san. I'm trying to explain here."
Zoro glared again before inspecting the sword that the old man dropped on the floor earlier.
It seemed like the owner finally recovered from his shock on Zoro but still the dread remained on his face as he glanced at Sei who is smiling at him like it was the most natural thing to do at the situation.
"The same goes with you too 'jou-chan!" The man pointed at the twin katanas hanging on her belt. "Do you know what those swords are?!"
"Huh?" Sei touched the words. "You mean Yoruyoki and Mahadara?"
"T-Those swords… Those swords are…"
"Ojisan, I know what they are. And I'm fine with it." She grinned at the man hoping that it would calm him down. At the corner of her eyes, she can see Ace staring blankly at her. To prove it, she unsheathed her sword's revealing the black and white colors of the blade which seemed to give off an intimidating aura to anyone who sees it.
The old man looked incredulously at her and Zoro. "Are you trying to kill yourselves?! What are you thinking wielding those cursed swords? Do you not fear for your lives?" The man glared at Sei. "Especially you! Those swords were created by a clan of cursed blacksmiths. How in the world did those swords went to your hands?!"
"Uh… Accident?"
"Maybe the swords got lost too." Ace commented his voice full of mischief.
Zoro snickered. "Just like the owner huh."
This earned the two men large bumps on their head.
"Someone gave it to me!"
Ace looked amused knowing too obviously that it's a lie. He glanced at the swords Sei unsheathed. Just like what he felt on Zoro's katanas, it seemed to give off some kind of ominous aura that's too dangerous for anyone who handles it.
Not wanting to prolong the talk about the curse blade, Sei kept her swords back to their saya and inspected the daggers. Remembering something, Sei called the old man. "Ojisan, do you have needles here?"
(~pagebreak~)
"Nami, are you sure this is alright?" Usopp whispered, almost scared that anyone will hear their conversation.
"Who cares? It's fun." Nami giggled as she grinned mischievously at the two person she was tailing—Sei and Ace.
"How sure are you that they haven't sensed us yet?" Usopp fearfully asked, knowing that those they were tailing were somewhat monsters.
"Have you seen anything fly towards our direction?"
"…"
"See?" Nami grinned triumphantly as she continued to hide from building to building trying not to lost her track on the two.
"Remind me why you decided to spy on them."
Nami's eyes practically shone with happiness as she glanced at the other direction. "Because I haven't seen Sei reacts like she did this morning! And don't you think it's would be fun to match them up? They are engaged after all."
"You forgot that Sei turned that down." Usopp stated dryly, wanting to face palm at the moment. Actually he couldn't care less at their resident weapons master life—especially her love life. God forbid, who would be able to tame that kid with loose screws? Seriously he is an equal to Luffy's never ending energy whenever she's high on sugar. The fire Fist had yet to see everything about Sei.
"And Ace declared that he will ask her again." She dreamed happily remembering some book she has read in the past.
"The Fire Fist declared a marriage proposal to the Ravensdale? Hmmm… Amusing." A voice spoke behind them. The two almost froze in shock upon recognizing the figure standing behind them with a smirk playing on his lips. It was none other than the Surgeon of Death—Trafalgar Law.
Nami and Usopp paled instantly and prepared themselves for any attack coming. After a while of silence the two opened their eyes only to see Law leaning casually on a wall while observing the shop where Sei, Ace and Zoro went.
Finally gathering courage that he didn't even know where came from, Usopp decided to ask Law. "You know Sei?"
"An acquaintance."
"Never thought she knows the Surgeon of Death." Nami stated, staring at Law who just smirked at her.
"Figures." Law started to walk away. "If that girl didn't join you, I would've asked her to be in my crew." The surgeon left.
After a few steps away from the two, Law stopped again forgetting something. "Don't let her hair show up in this island. Unless you want her to be hunted down."
"What is that guy saying?" Usopp confusedly asked. Things are getting more complicated but nothing made sense to him, neither to Nami who just continued watching the trio at the shop hoping for more developments in the situations.
After a few more minutes inside the shop, the trio finally decided to get out of the shop and went to another place. Nami and Usopp soon followed trying to maintain their distance as not to be noticed by their… subjects.
Zoro maintained a respectful distance from Sei and Ace who now didn't mind walking side by side. He mentally smirked at the progress the Fire Fist made in just one day, to be able to make the girl comfortable with him. Adding the fact that Sei was wearing the guy's orange hat was really saying something.
What are they doing? Zoro noticed the figures trying to hide themselves by putting bushes over their heads even though it's…. Out of place. He was about to call them when he noticed the loud commotion inside the restaurant they were about to enter.
"WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU ARE DOING TO MY PRECIOUS MEAT!"
*Crash*
*Bam*
"I bet that is Luffy-san." Sei deadpanned.
"Can't think of any person who'll fight over a meat." Ace agreed.
Zoro facepalmed knowing what was about to come.
"IT'S MUGIWARA NO LUFFY!" Another voice yelled in surprise.
(~page break~)
Yayayay! Done!
Never thought I'm going to finish writing this despite the … mental… lapse? Haha..
Gotta thank my cute niece, Sho-chan… (Cassiopeia) who was funny to look at flailing on the bed. XDD Making me laugh every time I glance at her direction..
NamikazeMia – This just started as… 'How would Fire Fist Ace woo a girl?' XDD And then all hell broke loose.
Vampirelover12100- Thank you for liking this fic. Im grateful *bows* :D
aaroniteXkryptonite- Here's the 4th chapter~ hope you like it.. XD
Girl-luvs-manga- I was wondering too. I just let my head think and do all the work.. Everything is just spur-of-the-moment thing.. But if you have suggestion, please say so.. :D Im quite open for that because recently I was starting to ask my sanity where did my ideas go and kept bugging my friend to get me inspired.. haha.
Chocolatluver4ever- Here's something to read more.. Thank you very much for your support… (Ugh.. I sounded like Im an official gathering voters for election.. XDD)
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Say guys.. do you think I should expose Law more and make Ace mark his territory? XDD