Chapter 32

Kid stood, still bewildered in the midst of what now appeared to be a defeated circle, he couldn't think straight, all he could think about was what the hell had just happened.

Only old reflexes got him out of the way of a blade in time, one held by Diamante who was smirking at him.

"Well, that was surprising, wasn't it?" Diamante laughed. "Now it's only you left."

"Oh great, one of you fuckers." Kid scowled, fingering his gun while raising his sword at the tall ass hole before him. "Why can't you fucking die already?"

"Not going to forfeit?" Diamante was smirking smugly at him and that just ticked him off. "Or would you prefer losing to me?"

He growled. "Y'know what? I'm sick of all you smug pricks. I'm gonna win this tournament and I'm taking Law with me once I do."

The smug asshole just laughed. "You're dead already and you just don't know it!"

He snarled as he shot at that bastard, the son of a bitch dodging and charging at him, their swords colliding. The asshole was still grinning widely.

"You think little Law actually likes you? This is just one of his rebellious moods. You're just his distraction until he gets bored and goes back to Doffy."

"He goes back because you have his sister hostage!"

"His sister's worthless, he could abandon her at any time."

He saw red at that and kicked the fucker away before tripping him up and stabbing his sword into his hand, pinning him before levelling his gun at his face.

"She's definitely better than a dead man." He snarled, so tempted to release the trigger and end the fucker's life.

He was torn between letting him live and watch helplessly as he won or just having the pleasure of killing him right now.

The killing him part won.

Blood splattered his face when he released the bullet and the crowd went hysterical. He felt cocky today so he looked up at Doflamingo and gave him the middle finger just as the bridge began to connect to his section of the circle.

He had to admit, it was so worth it.


"You idiot!" Kid winced at the screeching in his ear, the pup red faced and beyond pissed off apparently. "What were you thinking?! Killing Diamante?!"

Kid grunted. "Why are you complaining? He's one of the ones whose been keeping Law hostage for years."

"You're only pissing off the Young Master! I thought you were gonna surrender!" Shachi snapped, his hands twitchy and eyes darting about, as if trying to see if anyone was about. "You motherfucker!"

"Don't bitch at me you little brat!" The redhead sneered. "I'm taking care of it got it?"

"Law probably doesn't even want to go with you! Like Lord Diamante said this is probably just a phase! Everybody goes through them!"

Kid resisted the urge to strangle the kid, recalling that this was just an act. Shachi was fiercely protective of his friends and Law was one of his closest ones. Shachi had to keep up the act to stay out of jail. It was important he did otherwise the fucking pink bastard would send proper assassins after him instead of trying to use to brat.

"Shut it already pup. I'll snap your neck at this rate and if I do that Penguin might bloody murder me." He grunted as he grabbed the kid's wrist, dragging him along and ignoring the hisses and snarls he got in return.

Shachi whisper did surprise him though. "I have to save them Eustass. Penguin, Lami, Law, they were all slaves once-"

"Penguin-" He gaped but Shachi cut him off with a glare.

"I never told you this but yes. He was. Monet was his 'teacher', she tortured him, humiliated him, he went through so much crap because of her until Law saved him. Law made us apart of his elite team. Penguin's my best friend. My brother. I'll protect him at any cost. I won't waste that gift Law gave us."

"Even if it means getting yourself killed?" He frowned, surprised at the kid's determination.

"He'd do the same for me. We'd all do the same for each other. We're family."

The 'tense' moment evaporated all of a sudden though when a familiar red haired witch dragged a familiar pair into the hallway by their ears, throwing them to the floor and looking vicious.

"What the hell were you two even fighting about this time?!" Nami snarled as Zoro and Luffy rubbed their bright red ears.

"Zoro wouldn't let me near the fridge last night!"

"The shitty-cook was having me guard it!" Zoro snapped. "He promised lots of booze!"

Shachi grinned, finally back to a seemingly happy mood. "Aww, he's helping his boyfriend out while he's recovering. How sweet."

"I'll stab you." Zoro threatened.

"How is blondie anyway?" Kid asked, crossing his arms as he leaned against the wall.

"Better." Nami nodded before her eyes narrowed back on the pair lying before her. "And you two just cost me the prize! I was going to wish for gold! Lot's of gold!"

"Let me guess, either Marco or Vergo won?" Kid frowned.

"Vergo was beyond pissed off and tried to murder Marco after your stunt with Diamante!" Nami snapped, eyes narrowed on Kid who grimaced. "Marco is alive but that was because Doflamingo had the match ended after Ace went over to him!"

"Ace went over to Doflamingo?" Luffy blinked, confused.

"Influence at it's finest." Kid snarked.

Ace was a Prince after all, having 'friends' like that is always a good thing. Especially when he has an overprotective daddy.

"Hey it worked didn't it?" He glanced over at the approaching Prince himself, a sheepish grin on his face while Marco stood at his side, looking bemused.

"I was handling it."

"He was going to kill you and we both know it." Ace retorted. "And then I would have tried to murder him and once I've even gotten a single bruise my old man would be trying to murder Vergo. It would just be a very messy cycle of blood and embarrassment."

Kid raised an eyebrow. "Does your old man know he's protective?"

"Yes, very." Ace grimaced before he frowned and crossed his arms, his voice deliberately lowering. "What are you going to do about Law?"

Shachi blinked. "What do you mean?"

"I know he isn't sick. Even if he was he would still be here, watching the match." Ace stated, looking irritated. "Doflamingo found out about you two didn't he? He's locked Law up."

"He's done what?!" Luffy yelled, looking pissed. "I'll go punch him!"

Thankfully Nami's punch to his head sent him back down again.

"Simple. I'm gonna win this tournament." Kid smirked.

"You're up against Vergo." Nami pointed out. "He just bet Marco of all people!"

"Vergo and the pink bastard have been walking over me for far too long now. I'm not giving them another inch, I'm gonna kick Vergo's ass, humiliate him and make him suffer with that for the rest of his life and then I'm gonna take Law from that fucking flamingo and rub it in his face!" He turned to Shachi next, smirking. "And you know what, I'll even rescue your creepy friend from jail too and shove it in his face!"

"How about I handle Penguin and you just concentrate on one thing at a time?" The little brat grinned cheekily at him. "Everyone knows you find it hard to do too many things at once."

"Fuck off, little shit." The redhead grumbled, shaking his head as he headed for the exit. "Now I'm gonna go see Law. I need to make sure he's okay."


Law scowled at Doflamingo who sliced his knife across a slab of meat and dipped it in the gravy and then began to eat it while Law left his plate untouched, knowing the bastard he probably had the chefs drug it or something, or more likely the bastard had done so himself while he wasn't looking.

"I reassure you Law, Zeff's cooking is as lovely as ever." Doflamingo mused. "You should eat."

"I'm not hungry." Law sneered, grumpily placing his head on his hand, looking out to the other side of the balcony.

He heard the blonde sigh, the clinking of metal reaching his ears, it wasn't the ankle cuff so he guessed that Doflamingo had set his cutlery down.

"Law I am trying to talk to you about what happened."

Law snorted, glaring at the bastard. "You raped me in front of Eustass-ya then did the same to him before having Vergo beat him. That's 'what happened'."

"I didn't rape either of you." Doflamingo scowled. "And I didn't have sex with that disgusting mutt, sure I looked over him to see what makes you so pleased with him, which I still don't know what it is but after that I stepped on his cock and tried to crush it."

"You look so pleased." Law hissed. "And you didn't rape me? Funny, I could have sworn you handcuffed me to stop me from resisting."

"You enjoyed it little bird, no matter what you say to that. I love you Law and you still love me too, even if you don't care to admit it anymore, your body won't lie to me."

Law felt his eyes burn with tears but refused to let them shed as he gripped the table, his knuckles turning white. "I hate you. I hate you so much."

"No you don't Law." Doflamingo's tone was calm and gentle, as if trying to placate him like some frightened child!

Then the blonde sighed and leaned back in his chair. "You know if you just stopped all this 'resistance' you have going on then things would get better, little bird."

He huffed at that. "And I agreed, I told you this morning I'm giving up. So why are you even bothering with this? Or is this you gloating?"

"I'm trying to have sit down and speak with you peacefully Law. We had a good thing once, we can easily have it again. You surrendering is just the first step."

Law snorted. "Look, I hate you, I don't want to try again with you. So how about we just have our wedding once Vergo wins against whoever the fuck won today's match, I'm assuming Marco since Eustass-ya's probably long gone after that lovely, little deal you gave him. Then you can put your poison in me, turn me into a woman and make me have your offspring so that you can have your heirs."

He paused at the dark look Doflamingo threw him, leaving him confused. "What? Do you not like me putting it like that? Do you really need me to 'love' you so badly?"

"Your mutt didn't surrender. He won his part of the match." Doflamingo growled.

Law could only tense at that, stunned. Why had the idiot continued fighting?! He and Doflamingo had that deal! He could have gone free!

Damn that bastard.

"Let me see him? Let me tell him I've given up? That he should two?" Law pleaded, he felt so tired, he didn't want to keep doing this anymore.

Everyone was suffering too much because of him.

Doflamingo only stared at him before going back to his dinner. "No Law. He's made his decision. Let him rot with it. Now I'd advice you eating your food before it gets any colder."

Law merely shoved the plate away and curled his arms on the table, letting his head rest on them.

He wasn't hungry.

So he completely ignored Doflamingo's look and the muttered comment about him starving himself and tried to rest instead, feeling his headache worsen with each passing second.


Law turned over from his seat on the bed at the sound of his balcony door clicking, puzzled as Kid pushed open the glass open, grinning at him. "Hey babe, did you miss me?"

Law frowned softly, bewildered at the situation. "Why are you still here? Didn't you lose the match?"

"Why would I? I told you I was gonna beat them all." Kid snorted, walking over as Law slipped off the bed to face him. "Did you really doubt me?"

Law couldn't help but glare at him. "Then you've been a fool. Do you really think Doflamingo will let you get away now? You could have had your freedom back."

"Law why are you being so grumpy? Aren't you happy to see me at all?" The redhead frowned, crossing his arms, though there was a hint of confusion in his eyes. "I'm gonna win tomorrow and then we can get outta here."

Law sighed, raising his eyes to meet the assassin's.

"I'm marrying Doflamingo."

Kid snorted. "Stop fucking with me."

"I am." The heart elite confirmed, scowling.

"I don't believe you."

"Don't be a fool. Get out of here while you can, let Vergo win tomorrow's match by default." Law pleaded, he just wanted Kid to go, to get out of here while he still could.

Law tensed when the redhead gripped his chin, his gaze firm as he spoke up. Eustass-ya sounded pissed but he seemed to be attempting to control it as he seethed through clenched teeth.

"I don't know what that bastard's been saying to you Law but he's just trying to break you. You're tougher than that so snap out of it."

Law glared at that, holding the redhead's gaze. "I'm marrying him and I'm going to have his children, Eustass-ya."

Law would only ruin Kid, Eustass-ya was a good man, a proud person. If he left, if he left him behind then who knows what the redhead could do, he could start a new life again, he could live without Law cursing him at every step.

Everyone he loved suffered.

That was it. End of story.

He might as well suffer with Doflamingo and hope for some stray rebel to murder him along the line to put him out of his misery-

"Fuck you."

Law blinked at that, bewildered as Kid grabbed his shoulders. "What?"

"I said, 'fuck you'. You're gonna shut up and be a good damsel in distress. You'll sit up here and then when I win the match tomorrow you're gonna come down and tell everyone what you want, and you're going to say how you want Doflamingo to let you and your sister go, how you want both of you to be free. Then we're going to fuck off into the sunset together and I'll take you to the South and get you all sweaty-"

"Eustass-ya you don't understand-"

"Shut up." Kid rolled his eyes. "Damn, Shachi warned me how depressed you could get. Didn't think you ever would be this bad but then again you did say that you did starve yourself quite a few times if I recall correctly, so I really shouldn't be so surprised."

Law tried to protest but the redhead just spoke right over him.

"Let's get one thing straight. I fucking love you, so if I have to I'll beat the crap out of you, put you over my shoulder and drag you outta here I will. So how about instead you just smile and cheer for me? I know that must be difficult for you since you're whining and cuffed to your own bed which must suck but I'm sure you can handle that small job."

"You-"

"Don't fret about the others either, they're getting taken care of. You just be a good princess and sit in here, maybe drink a cup of tea or something, I dunno. Something princessy."

"Eustass-ya I-"

Law flinched when suddenly he was yanked forward, a familiar set of lips pressing against his own making him nearly groan. He couldn't help but press back, feeling suddenly warm again and better-

Then the redhead pulled away and pushed him back on to his bed.

"Now goodnight, I'll see you later alright? Can't be in here when your guards check up on you so how about you take a nap or something? Be a good princess-"

"Stop calling me a 'princess' you son of a bitch-"

"That's the attitude dear!" Eustass-ya beamed much to Law's frustration as he headed for the window. "Just stay angry!"

"Eustass-ya you son of a bitch get back here!" Law ordered, growling when the redhead only grinned cheekily at him and slipped out, making him huff, frustrated. "God dammit."

.:End of Chapter:.

IT'S ALIVE! I FINALLY WROTE ANOTHER CHAPTER! Oh jeez time went by waaaayyyy too quickly there! Anyway we're back with another chapter! Hopefully the next won't take so long to write up and get out o.o

SEllen23, Glad you liked it! :D And I can't get enough out of having Luffy break the tension somehow, he's just so funny and full of opportunities xD Hope this chapter is just as good, you've certainly had to wait a while for this one o.o

xXMinShadowCatXx, I'm glad that's the main reason not to kill me ;) xD And yeah... Doflamingo's kind of ignoring it and pretty much on the line of 'Law will get better with a time out', 'that's how it works', *hides in corner* He's an evil, crazy, pink ball of fluff who really needs to learn to deal with stuff better instead of being spoilt and always wanting things his way xD And thanks, hope you like this chapter just as well :D

snoopypompom, I'm glad to see you're still around :D It's taking ages for me to get these chapters out D: Sorry about that! And yeah no plans on stopping this story, I do lose interest sometimes in it and sometimes it's difficult to write but nope, I'm gonna finish this :D

koharu-chan, I'm sorry, I'm a mean person ;) xD And so far Lami, Law and Penguin have been slaves in this story (Lami still one unfortunately :() And glad you've enjoyed it :D Hope the wait was worth it for this next chapter :)